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Larry Price is set to retire from his long-time role as Director of the Southwest Baptist University in Mountain
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Larry Price - SBU Director View on Friday, May 30th. Price stated, “Frankly, it’s just the right time to be retiring.” After retirement Price plans on pursuing the activities and interests that he has had for many years. He hopes to be able to devote more energy and time to those personal relationships that have been necessarily limited due to other responsibilities. Price began working at Southwest Baptist University on September 1, 1988. “I do not even remember my job title when I was first employed, but I was responsible for the administration of the SBU classes that were being taught at several other sites at the time. I became interim director after the departure of David King around 1990,” Price reflected. Shortly afterwards, Price was named as director. “When I accepted the offer to join SBU, I knew it would require more of me than I could possibly do by relying on my own ability. There was quite a bit of uncertainty on my part, because I had no previous work experience in education. This Oswald Chambers quote addresses that, ‘We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God. Immediately we abandon to God, and do the duty that lies nearest. He packs our life with surprises all the time’. Surprises such as the tornado that hit Mountain View in 1994 and See Price on Page 5
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Honoring those who gave their lives Discover Nature Girls serving the nation Gov. Nixon Jr. Camp ‘There are no noble wars, just noble warriors; 58,267 names now listed on black polished walls’ Bill Moriarty, Keynote for VFW 3009 “No monument, no poem, no documentary, no soaring rhetoric can ever match the power of those simple white crosses which remind us who bears the burden of fighting America’s wars. Some were drafted. Some were volunteers. Some were brave beyond human understanding.” shared Keynote Speaker, Bill Moriarty (served in the Marine Corp. 1954-1981) during a special ceremony held in the VFW cemetery in Mountain View on Monday, May 26. Moriarty shared that there are 58,267 names now listed on that polished wall. The names appear in the order in which they were killed. On the wall: “Today we are inundated (Washington D.C.) at every turn with the com39,996 were just 22 or mercialization of Memorial younger; 8,283 were just 19 Day by vendors who are years old; 33,103 were a too ignorant or too selfish to group of their own at only honor this day in accordance 18; 12 were 17 years old; 5 with its purpose. Indeed, were 16 years old; One, Memorial Day has been sold Marine Private First Class out, along with Washington’ Dan Bullock was only 15 Birthday, Independence Day, years old; 997 were killed Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving on their first day in Vietand Christmas Days. Our nam; 1,448 were killed on schools no longer teach their last day in Vietnam, civics or any meaningful his31 sets of brothers are on tory and the courts have exthe Wall. Thirty one sets of cluded God from the public parents lost two of their square,” stated Moriarty. “ The sons; 8 women are on the American’s fighting men wall. and women are the ones who bear the burden. On this Memorial Day we remember that. We remember every member of every generation who gave their lives in service to our great nation. There are no noble wars, just noble warriors.” Members of the VFW Post 3009 A moment of silence was shared for the 12 members that the chapter has lost in the last year and half; Ronald Asplin, July 2013, Johnnie Aiken, August 2013; Marvin Collins, February 2014; Archie Leonard, November 2013; Robert Pollard, November 2013; Glen Pratt, May 2013; Walter Reed, March 2014; See Memorial Day on Page 5
The Mountain View City Pool opened this Memorial Day weekend with kids lined up at the entry. The pool is open Saturday through Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pool can be reached by calling 417-934-6540. Daily admission to the pool is $2 for ages 6 and up and $1 for ages 5 and under. There are numerous classes offered at the pool including Water Aerobics will be of-
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fered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as well as Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost for the class is $1 or you can buy an aerobics pass for $20. Water Zumba will be held Monday nights from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost for the class is $6 or you can buy a card at a discount price.
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Veteran’s Cemetery in Mountain View. The VFW Post 3009 has lost 12 members in the last year and half with the most recent loss, Donald Ross - Green Beret who passed away in May 2014. Honorary ceremonies were held this Memorial Day in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. (Photo Standard/Brooks)
Summer makes a splash at MV Pool
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Discover Nature Girls Jr. Camp is a FREE 2-day, 1-night girl’s camp held by the Missouri Department of Conservation. This camp is aimed at introducing girls ages 7-11 to different outdoors skills. This camp will give them a supportive, learning environment to actively participate in “handson” outdoor skills. These activities will be led by experts in their field, which will allow the participants to leave with the confidence to explore Missouri’s diverse outdoors on their own. This camp will be held at Slabtown campground in Texas County. The girls will arrive on Saturday the 26th, by 10:00 a.m. to the end of Hazelton DR. (Note: A map will be enclosed with the camper packet.). Please have your child in the appropriate river attire and we will have a Conservation Agent there to pick up their overnight bag, sleeping bag, etc. and take it to the campground. The participants can be picked up at the campground on Sunday the 27th by noon. Some of the skills they will be participating in are: Water Safety; Rifle Shooting; Basic Orienteering; Archery; Stream Team Clean Up; Safety Trail; Firearm Safety; Dutch Oven Cooking; Wildlife ID and Game Care; Fish ID; Tent building; Fishing Equipment and Honoring Memorial Day - Pictured above is the Fishing.
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As part of National Get Outdoors Day Saturday, June 7, 2014, Mark Twain National Forest’s Poplar Bluff Ranger District is sponsoring a flash mob geocache treasure hunt event. Geocaching uses GPS coordinates to locate hidden items. Called the Smokey Bear Flash Mob Geocache, the event starts at 12:00 p.m. June 7, 2014 in front of the Poplar
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Splash into Summer - Pictured above the first weekend at the Mountain View pool kicks off with rain on Saturday and again on Monday but these swimmers were patient until the showers passed. Pictured above Jaris Acklin conquers a flip off the diving board. Manager, Sheila VanAalsburg shared that this year the pool will feature a new slide. (Photo Standard/Brooks)
With summer around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature in Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. Spending a night under the stars, hitting the trails and enjoying a day on the water are all options for guests enjoying Missouri State Parks. “Whether your family has a tradition of enjoying the outdoors, or you have yet to explore the natural wonders on display in our state parks, I’d like to invite all our guests to try a fun new activity in Missouri State Parks,” said Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks. “It’s a great time to try kayaking, enjoy s’mores around the campfire or simply visit a park you’ve never experienced before.” While planning a trip to a state park or historic site, guests can view parks by re-
gion and by activities available at mostateparks.com/ find-a-park. Trail options, lodging opportunities and fishing types are among the topics users can select to find the perfect location for their next state park visit. Many state parks are located on lakes and offer easy access to water activities at Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Stockton Lake, Pomme de Terre Lake, Truman Lake, Long Branch Lake, Mark Twain Lake and Lake Wappapello. Guests interested in kayaking can take advantage of two new water trails at Stockton State Park near Stockton and Finger Lakes State Park north of Columbia. State park campgrounds offer a variety of amenities ranging See Outdoor on Page 5
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Howell County
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The Howell County Sheriff’s Department has issued warrants and is looking for three 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. David D. Fine, age 40 Wanted for probation violation warrant for a class C felony charge of possession of a David D. c o n t r o l l e d substance exFine cept 35 grams or less of marijuana. He will be held without bond. John J. Hunt, age 26 Wanted for 2 class B felony charges of burglary-2nd degree and 2 class C felony charges of abuse or neglect of a child. His bond has been set at $10,000. (No photo available). Michael W. James, age 34 Wanted for a class C felony charge of tampering with a Michael W. motor vehicle1st degree. James His bond has been set at $7,500. The charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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New acts, old favorites take stage at Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival have been performing oldtime music with a variety of other musicians since the 1980s, when they first formed the Beaucoup Bottom Boys and recorded the album Comin’ Out. Although the Beaucoup Bottom Boys officially disbanded in the mid 1980s, the Juhls have continued to take their brand of oldtime, bluegrass, country and gospel music to the masses with a host of their fellow musicians. - Emily Dowden Estes (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. June 20) – A musician, singer and songwriter, Emily developed her skills in the Missouri Ozarks where she was raised. At 16, she moved with her sisters to Mtn. View, Ark., to pursue a growing musical career at the Ozark Folk Center, where they were employed. Eventually, the girls landed in Asheville, N.C., where Emily toured over a decade with her family band, The Dowden Sisters, at music festivals and concerts across the country. She has since moved back to Springfield and former her own band, Emily Dowden Band, and will release her first solo project this summer. - South Wynns (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. June 20) – Founded 17 years ago by master mandolin and banjo builder John Wynn, son Barry and other members of the family now carry on the group’s tradition of performing bluegrass and country music. - Deep Fried Squirrel (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. June 20) – Founded five years ago, The Yard of the Month for May was awarded to Marilyn and Richard Glass at this group from the Ozarks State Route Y, Mountain View. As you pass by this home you only catch a glimpse of this Plateau blends bluegrass muwell landscaped yard. Part of its beauty is the wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers sic and instrumentation with
Several new acts will join a list of crowd-pleasing favorites on the main performance stage at the 20th annual OldTime Music, Ozark Heritage Festival, a two-day celebration of Ozarks culture set for June 20 and 21 in downtown West Plains, Mo. The event, which also features a cooking stage, mule jump competition, turkey calling competition, quilt show and a host of artisans displaying their homemade wares, will take place in and around the West Plains Civic Center at 110 St. Louis St. and along East Main Street. Admission is free. “The attraction of the main stage performers is that audiences have the opportunity to
hear musicians who are from this region celebrate the music of the region,” said Emily Gibson, a member of the festival committee. “The main stage presents a great mix of performers who are working to leave their mark on the genre of old-time music and keep the tradition alive. Audiences young and old will find something to enjoy from each act on the main stage as the festival continues to get bigger and better each year.” Performers include: - Colin Elmore & The Danville Train (12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. June 20) – Rooted in gospel music at an early age by his musical family, this West Plains native has fused his past with the flavor
of rock-n-roll and bluegrass to create a unique sound that stays true to the tradional sounds of the region and moves it forward, enticing a new and younger generation of fans to the fold. He began writing original songs with deeply personal lyrics at age 16 and and later earned a significant fan base as a member of alternative rock band Berch in Springfield. After building his resumé performing with The Franz Family and as a solo act, he has now joined forces with The Danville Train in Nashville, Tenn. - The Juhl Family and Friends (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. June 20; 5 to 6 p.m. June 21) – Southern Illinois residents Marv, Bob and Joe Juhl
MV Garden Club May Yard of the Month
that are used to adorn this lovely home. Red Maple trees, Japanese Maple, Tulip Poplar and Weeping Willow are just of a few of the beautiful trees in this yard. Rose of Sharon, Hydrangea, Azalea, Boxwood, Spirea, Holly, Clematis, Columbine, Iris, Peonies, Roses, Poppies, Day Lilies and Hostas add magnificent color and appeal around the Glass home and the wonderful Gazebo in the back yard. We have all driven past the Glass home and never noticed its splendor. It is for this very reason that we would like to encourage our readers to submit “yards” you have admired for this prestigious award. If you would like to nominate a friend, neighbor or yourself, please leave a message at 417-934-2662. The Mountain View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District, Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc. and the Central Region, National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Mtn. View Community Garden Bed of Month
The Community Garden “Bed of the Month” for the Month of May was awarded to Robley Weakley. In the garden you can see her tomato plants and the wire frames that she has placed to proved support as they mature. She has also planted potatoes, cabbage, onions and squash. Hidden under the heavy mulch are irrigation pipes. These pipes will enable her to keep her garden well watered with less effort and waste of water. The Community Garden “Bed of the Month” is sponsored by the Mountain View Garden Club, who is a member of the South Central District, Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc. and the Central Region, National Garden Clubs, Inc. (Photo provided to the Standard)
influences from the vast spectrum of musical genres. This tight-knit string band is ready to throw down some footstomping acoustic jams to anyone willing to lend an ear. - The Colbert Brothers (12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. June 21) – Old-time music has been a long-time family tradition for brothers Van, Vernon and John, all of whom hail from Willow Springs. “Mom and Dad instilled in us the love of their music, and to this day we play, sing and remember,” said Van, who is known for his unique “two-finger” roll style on the banjo. Joining them this year will be brother John of Wichita, Kan. - The Faretheewells (1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. June 21) – Finding their musical niche at the root, The Faretheewells blend indie, folk, rock, country and bluegrass with a double shot of energy to create an eclectic concoction for the ears. The four-piece family band is made up of three siblings and one of the sibling’s spouse who have created a sound that has been “aged in a whiskey barrel, laced with honey and then set on fire.” - Stringfield (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. June 21) – This unique band based in Springfield offers a repertoire as vast as the many musical genres known to man, but they are known for having captured the history and beauty of the hammered dulcimer in their performances. - Josh Jennings Band (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. June 21) – Josh Jennings has been writing and recording music over 15 years. His pieces
range from tragic love songs to ironies of everyday life, and it’s apparent a little blood, sweat and tears go into every song. Joining these groups on the main stage will be the festival’s headliners, awardwinning buck dancer Thomas Maupin and his grandson, Daniel Rothwell, at 6:00 p.m. June 20; Grammy Award-winning group The New Christy Minstrels, under the direction of Randy Sparks, at 8:00 p.m. June 20; area favorites The River Girls of The Rhodes Family at 6:00 p.m. June 21; and multitalented sister act SHEL at 8:00 p.m. June 21. The Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival is the signature event for West Plains. The two-day festival seeks to celebrate, preserve, pass on and nurture an appreciation of the old-time music and folk life traditions distinctive to the Ozark Highlands. Major sponsors include the West Plains Council on the Arts, the City of West Plains, the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, West Plains Civic Center and Missouri State University-West Plains. Partial funding for this event was provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. For more information about the festival, visit www.oldtimemusic.org or the City of West Plains’ festival site, http:// www.westplains.net/tourism/ otherpages5.php. Facebook users are encouraged to “like” the “Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival.”
Celebration of church’s 120th anniversary The First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View, MO, is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. Please join us on Sunday, June 1, 2014, as we remember our history in a special worship service. Old time music will be provided by Sunnyside Up, a local bluegrass band, and everyone is welcome to come in dress appropriate to 1894, the year the church was organized. The church is located at 2nd and Ash in Mountain View and worship begins at 11:15 a.m. Early History of the First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1894 by the Rev. E.O. Whitwell, D.D. Dr. Whitwell was doing evangelistic work at a small Cumberland Presbyterian Church called Liberty. It was a country church, believed established in 1891, four miles northwest of Mountain View. With help from the people from Liberty Church, a brush arbor was built in Mountain View, and Dr. Whitwell led an evangelistic campaign for three weeks. During those meetings, the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized. There were 96 members and the Clerk of Session was H. B.
Skinner. Soon there were plans to build a church building. The land was purchased from T.W. Hickman and his wife, Lora, on April 24, 1896. This is the land on which the present church is located. The deed was made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Board of Missions and Church Erection. Construction did not begin until 1900. Various men worked on building the framework of the building. Among them were Mr. Roper, Mr. Beck (father of George Beck), A.M. Webb (father of Jim Webb), and W.L. Penninger (father of Ralph and Jesse Penninger) . The frame-
work stood for four years until funds became available to complete the building. Some of the lumber was hauled from the old Methodist church (near the cemetery). The rest was donated by William Penninger and his sawmill located south of the old railroad tracks. A few members helped finance the building, including J.B. Hannah, Mr. Hickman, William Penninger, Dr. Gilmore, and Mr. Skinner. The church was dedicated in 1905. An old organ was the first musical instrument used in the church. A new piano was purchased, and the note was signed by Ross Derks, Anna
Weller, and J.B. Hannah. The building was heated by a wood stove in the back of the church. When people entered through the front door, they faced the people seated for worship. Immediately to the left of the entrance vestibule was a raised platform. This platform extended across the width of the building, and the pulpit, piano, and choir were located there during worship. During Sunday School, this area was curtained off, and the high school class met there. Frank Bryan, Winifred Sharp, and Vivien Padgett were faithful teachers of this class through the years.
Missouri State Highway Patrol: Buckle up day and night Summer travel season is upon us. Whether you’re planning a weekend drive or that long summer trip, please protect yourself and those you love by making sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up every trip, every time. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is joining with state and local law enforcement May 19 – June 1 in the national “Click It or
Ticket” enforcement campaign to crack down on buckling up. Missouri’s seat belt usage remains relatively unchanged at 80 percent, and consistently below the national average of 87 percent. “The best thing motorists can do to protect themselves while traveling in a motor vehicle is to buckle their seat belts and to make sure everyone else in the vehicle is buck-
led as well,” stated Colonel Ronald K. Replogle, superintendent of the Highway Patrol. “We want to encourage everyone to wear a seat belt every time they get into a car or truck. This type of campaign and enforcement effort is just one method used to heighten awareness about the importance of wearing a seat belt and saving lives. Highway Patrol troopers will continue to take a zero tolerance approach in the enforcement of seat belt and child restraint laws throughout the year in our effort to reduce injuries and save lives.” In 2013, 757 people were killed in traffic crashes on Missouri’s roadways, and 63.4 percent of those were not wearing seat belts. “Sixty-five percent of Mis-
souri fatalities since the first of this year have been unbuckled vehicle occupants,” said Leanna Depue, chair of the coalition’s executive committee. “We want to make sure everyone is buckled up – day and night.” Wearing a seat belt is the most effective way to reduce injuries and fatalities in a crash. When worn correctly, seat belts can reduce the risk of death for front seat occupants of passenger cars by 45 percent. Similarly, belt use reduces the risk of serious non-fatal injuries by 50 percent for front seat occupants. For more information about Click It or Ticket, visit www.saveMOlives.com, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter at Save MO Lives.
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Upcoming Events BT Fire Department to hold consignment auction The Birch Tree Fire Department is looking for items to be consigned for an upcoming consignment auction. The auction is scheduled for June 28th. If you are interested in selling your items on consignment, please call the Birch Tree Fire Department at 573-292-3414. Items will be taken up until the day of the sale. In order for items to be listed on the sale bill, items need to be turned in no later than Friday, May 30th.
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The May meeting of the Mountain View Garden Club will be Wednesday, May 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the community room at the library. Robi Tanner will present a power point presentation on the basics of composting - “Compost - What Do You Know?” The public is invited. The Mountain View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Summer Reading fun at the MV Public Library Fizz. Boom. Read! Summer reading begins at the Mountain View Public Library May 19-July 7. Kids ages 2-15 will explore science. Earn prizes for reading, learn to cook, make crafts for ages 7-12, attend story time with special guests and see the Zoofari program July 14. Stop by the library and pick up a packet of fun worksheets, parent letter, reading log and calendar.
Need work done, unable to do it yourself, call us Mountain View, Pleasant Grove United Methodist Churches announce: It’s that time again to put in your request if you or someone you know needs free work done. What we are looking for is work that is not able to be done by home owner do to illness, injury or disability. We are here to help. Let us know if you need light carpentry work, weeding, cleaning or other projects. How this Works, the homeowner provides supplies, the churches provide free labor. Please call Mountain View office at 417-934-5033, leave your name, phone number, address and a description of the job needed done. Serving our Standard News Archive - July 2013 - Over 17 teams participated in the 1st Annual PBF Backpack Program communities one family at a time. Benefit Golf Tournament held this past Saturday at the Willow Springs Golf Course.
Class of 1984 Reunion The graduating class 1984 Liberty Eagles will be having their 30 year class reunion on June 22, 2014 at Alley Springs Pavilion starting at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a covered dish to share. Hot dogs and burgers will be provided. For more information contact 417-424-3384.
Beginners/Advanced Line Dance Workout A free beginner’s line dance workout is offered each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the Summersville Senior Center. This is not a class but an hour of BASIC line dance exercise for those who need the motivation of music and friends. A $1.00 donation to the senior center is suggested to cover use of the facility. Contact Kathie Cox 417-932-4866 for more information.
Free recreation opportunities June 13-14 Mark Twain National Forest will offer two days of free day use and two free nights of camping at eight campgrounds June 13-14, 2014. Free camping is being offered in unreserved campsites operated by Mark Twain National Forest Friday and Saturday nights June 13-14, 2014. Free day use is being offered at unreserved sites Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 2014. The free weekend is being offered in conjunction with National Get Outdoors Day June 14, 2014. The free use is available in these campgrounds and associated recreation areas: · Cobb Ridge, in the Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Area in Christian County; · Greer Crossing on the Eleven Point River in Oregon County; · Lane Spring in Phelps County; · Loggers Lake in Shannon County; · Marble Creek in Madison County; · Markham Springs (Wayne County; · North Fork along the North Fork of the White River in Ozark County, and · Watercress on the Current River in Carter County. For more information about the Mark Twain National Forest, go to www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf or contact your local Mark Twain National Forest office.
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FYI Wednesday, May 28th 9:00 a.m. Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:15 a.m. Exercise at the Mtn. View Healthcare 10:00 a.m. - Story Time at the Mtn. View Public Library - Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. - Willow Springs Rotary Club, 12:00 p.m. at Open Range. Contact Teresa Waggoner at (417) 4694092 for information. - Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m. - Craft Time at the Mtn. View Public Library. Craft Time is for children ages 7-12 - Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 5:00 p.m. Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call (417) 469-0209 for information. 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAM) 503 E. Main Street Willow
Al Anon (Help for friends & families of alcoholics) Monday - 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Presbyterian Church 205 E. 2nd Street 417-247-7146 or 417-247-0566
Springs. For information call (417) 469-0018 or (417) 855-9113. 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call (417) 469-5550 for information Thursday, May 29th 7:00 a.m. Mountain View Rotary Club to meet at Ron’s Family Restaurant 9:00 a.m. - Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Group to meet at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, located at 1551 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains. Call 417255-9724 or 417-255-0542 for more information. 12:00 p.m. Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m. Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 4:00 p.m. Bingo at the Mountain View VFW Hall, Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 4th-6th 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 Mountain View United Methodist Church. Call 417247-7153 for more information. 6:30 p.m. Beginner Line Dancing Classes at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center 7:30 p.m. Advanced Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center Friday, May 30th 9:00 a.m. Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:30 a.m. “Animal Tales” from Mayfield,
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Kentucky will present a program with 5 live animals in the West Plains Public Library Community Room! The program is free for all ages. 6:00 p.m. Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 10:00 p.m. For more information call 417934-5437. $3 admission per child Saturday, May 31st 7:00 a.m. Alumni Weekend Activities: Breakfast by the Rotary Club at the United Methodist Church 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; lunch at Bailey Chevy 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; banquet at Munford gym 5:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4th Annual Gospel Fest at the Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association (HOBA) Park. Meal starts at 5:00 p.m. and music at 7:00 p.m. For details, go to: http:// hobabluegrass.wix.com/ home#!__spring-gospelfest or call 888-256-8835. In case of inclement weather, it will moved to the Howell County Rural Fire Department, 1949 E. State Rt. K. Sunday, June 1st 8:00 p.m. Willow Springs Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings at the Sacred Heart Church. Call 417-4695550 for more information. Monday, June 2nd 9:00 a.m. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Swedish Weaving Class at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center 5:00 p.m. Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call (417) 469-0209 for information. 5:30 p.m. - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut,
409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. - Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church. Call 417-247-7153 for more information. - Zumba at the Mountain View Community Center, instructed by Mary ZitterNewman 6:00 p.m. Mountain View group of Narcotics Anonymous will meet at the Mountain View Christian Church, located on South Highway 17, in the basement. For questions call Tonya at 417-362-0494. 7:00 p.m. Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mountain View, MO. For more information call 417-934-2682. Tuesday, June 3rd 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercise at the MV Senior Center 12:00 p.m. - Mountain View Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Mountain View Community Center. Call 417-934-2794 for more information. - Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call (417) 469-5519 or (417) 252-0918 for information. 4:30 p.m. Tumbling at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 7:30 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. 5:30 p.m. 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-9342394. 6:30 p.m. Country Dance at the Mountain View Community Center 8:00 p.m. Mountain View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mountain View
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Gov. Nixon advances plans for five school tornado safe room projects Governor authorizes moving ahead with plans to provide funding for severe weather shelters at schools in Lincoln, St. Charles, Stoddard, Texas and Webster counties During a visit to Troy Buchanan High School, Gov. Jay Nixon announced he has authorized the State Emergency Management Agency to proceed with proposals for a total of five tornado safe rooms at schools in Lincoln, St. Charles, Stoddard, Texas and Webster counties. “Missouri’s children are our most precious and important resource, and ensuring that they not only receive a good education, but that they are safe and secure in their schools
should be our top priority,” Gov. Nixon said. “We have seen too often the devastation that tornadoes and severe weather can bring to communities in Missouri and neighboring states, and that’s why I’m committed to utilizing available funding wherever possible to help build community safe rooms, particularly in our schools.” The Governor’s announcement came during a student assembly at Troy Buchanan High School. The Lincoln
ObamaCare Call Center the Height of Government Waste By now many of you have undoubtedly read news reports of the ObamaCare call center in Wentzville, Missouri where government-contracted employees had so little work to complete that they actually played games like Pictionary and Trivial Pursuit while on the clock. Some workers grew tired of the games and simply opted to nap on the job. All of these workers were hired thanks to a five-year, $1.2 billion contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The workers were hired to process ObamaCare applications. Needless to say, I am outraged by this waste of taxpayer dollars and abuse of the public’s trust. This week I joined other members of Missouri’s delegation in the House of Representatives to demand answers on the misuse of taxpayer dollars at the Wentzville call center. In a letter to the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, my colleagues and I asked about reports of employees processing no more than two applications per month. These are workers who are being paid between $14 and $27 per hour. The job also came with health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Currently 660 people work at the Wentzville call center that allegedly has little to no work to be done. This type of wasteful spending directed by Washington bureaucrats is just another example of why so many Americans have lost faith in our government. It is incredibly disheartening for families who are struggling to make ends meet to see their tax dollars be so blatantly wasted. Officials in Washington need to show more respect for taxpayer dollars and use better judgment when they grant government contracts to third party groups. I will continue to hold the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ feet to the fire until we have answers on the Wentzville call center. ObamaCare has been a train wreck since the very beginning. The President’s healthcare mandate is not working. Healthcare needs to be affordable and accessible. Patients should be empowered and not burdened with rules and financial penalties from Washington. We need smart reform that allows individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines, expands personal health savings accounts and ensures access for people with pre-existing conditions. The last thing we need is a bureaucrat getting between doctors and patients. I remain committed to repealing ObamaCare and I look forward to replacing the mandate with real healthcare reform.
Ava License Office contract awarded The Office of Administration, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Revenue, has awarded the management contract for the Ava License Office to Lisa Turner LLC in Gainesville. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. The Ava License Office will remain at its current location
at 304 NW 12th Ave. In fiscal year 2013, more than 23,900 transactions were conducted at the Ava office, generating approximately $79,277 in agent processing fees. All local license offices are overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue, but each is operated by an independent agent.
County R-III School District has proposed building a 12,600 square foot safe room that would shelter about 1,800 people, enough capacity for all students, faculty and staff on the high school campus. According to the district’s plans, the safe room space would also be utilized as a performing arts center and community meeting room. Gov. Nixon also announced he has authorized proceeding with four other school safe room proposals: · St. Charles County: A proposed 7,700 square foot safe room to shelter about 1,200 people in a new school that would be built by the Orchard Farm R-V School District. · Stoddard County: A proposed 6,700 square foot safe room to shelter about 1,000 people in the Advance R-IV School. · Texas County: A proposed 4,600 square foot safe room to shelter about 700 people in Plato Elementary School in the Plato R-V School District. · Webster County: A proposed 4,000 square foot safe
Fun in the Midst of Hard Work Here in the Missouri Senate we spent 19 weeks crafting, debating, and ultimately passing nearly 200 pieces of legislation. Many of those measures are no joking matter. The criminal code has not been revised since the 1970s and is now much more upto-date and relevant thanks to the bipartisan efforts of the Legislature. The first signed piece of legislation this year mandates insurance companies charge cancer patients the same amount of money for oral and intravenous cancer treatments. The list goes on and on. Our accomplishments were many, and for that, we should be proud. This week I would like to highlight some of the lesser known pieces of legislation we passed, but are still important and fill a need. Summer picnics, church dinners and community meals can continue as they have for years thanks to the passage of Senate Bill 525, which modifies current law in relation to food preparation and production for charitable purposes. This legislation, which I sponsored, allows nonprofit organizations and groups to prepare food in their homes, or other private facilities, for distribution to community members at charitable fundraising dinners. The event’s host may inform consumers by a clearly visible placard at the serving location that the food was prepared in a
DED releases April 2014 Jobs Report
Missouri’s unemployment rate fell while nonfarm payroll employment grew by 8,200 jobs in April, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The state’s unemployment rate edged down by a tenth of a point in April to 6.6 percent. During the month of April, the construction industry in-
creased by 2,400 jobs and leisure & hospitality added 2,000 jobs. Retail trade employment was also up by 1,900 jobs. Over the past year, nonfarm payroll employment in Missouri grew by 38,800 jobs. The largest gains were in administrative, support & waste management services (9,300 jobs); arts, entertainment & recreation (5,800 jobs); local gov-
room to shelter about 500 people in a new permanent early childhood center in the Fordland R-III School District. Community safe rooms are specially designed and engineered structures built to withstand 250 mile per hour winds, often utilizing 14-inch precast concrete and steel-reinforced doors. Walls and roof sections are capable of withstanding impacts from windborne debris that can act as missiles. Missouri currently has 104 completed safe rooms across the state. Since Gov. Nixon took office, he has approved or Missouri has moved forward with 188 community safe room projects, 121 of which are in schools, utilizing Federal Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation grant funds. In all, the completed projects and those being designed and constructed in the state would be capable of protecting more than 210,000 Missourians. The FEMA program provides 75 percent of funding for pre-approved safe room projects that meet all design and construction standards. Local grant re-
ernment (5,400 jobs); accommodation & food services (5,200 jobs); construction (4,000 jobs); and durable goods manufacturing (2,700 jobs). Companies interested in learning more about Missouri’s resources for new and expanding businesses should visit www.ded.mo.gov.
cipients pay the remaining 25 percent of safe room costs. The federal share of the projects the Governor an-
nounced today is approximately $5.7 million. Local applicants still must meet all federal program requirements.
Riverways Reflections
by Superintendent Bill Black With the Memorial Day weekend, summer activity at Ozark National Scenic Riverways is in full swing. We are excited to announce that Round Spring Cave is open this summer for tours, after being closed in 2013 due to the sequester budget reductions. Tours began on May 24 and will be held daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. until Labor Day. If you are unable to get to Round Spring Cave for a tour this summer, we hope to be able to offer a “virtual tour” of the cave in the not-too-distant future. Our Resource Management staff is working with the Cave Research Foundation on a video project that we hope will provide an opportunity for folks to enjoy some of the scenery of Round Spring Cave from the convenience of their computers. Round Spring Cave is a wonderful tool to help us educate the public about caves and the issues that threaten their sensitive resources, like the spread of white-nose syndrome in bats. In my last column I talked about the preservation work and improvements that will be completed on Alley Mill over the summer. Things are progressing as planned, with workers using a large lift to work on the side of the mill facing Alley Spring. They are replacing the roof, repairing the siding, and beginning to scrape and repaint. We will have a ranger stationed near the mill for the summer to assist visitors and answer questions. This week I want to highlight some future plans for the Big Spring area. The Big Spring Dining Lodge and rental cabins were a mighty undertaking of the Civilian Conservation Corps, and then the Works Progress Administration, from 1934-1942. They represent one of the most impressive collections of Depression-era work projects in the state of Missouri. The lodge and cabins, along with associated structures and landscaping features, were constructed in a rustic architectural style using local materials like hand-hewn timber and stones that were quarried just a couple miles from Big Spring. Today, that rustic charm is very appealing to visitors, even though the buildings have begun to show signs of serious deterioration. Routine maintenance and repairs have been completed over the years, but major upgrades have not taken place in several decades and the condition of the buildings is beginning to suffer. In 2015 we plan to begin sev-
eral restoration and rehabilitation projects throughout the Big Spring area. Historic architects have evaluated the structures and made recommendations for preservation of the stone and timber construction. The buildings will undergo a variety of improvements, such as stabilizing the foundations, upgrading electrical and plumbing, restoring the stonework and timber construction, replacing fixtures with period-correct replicas, and adding some modern conveniences. This restoration is critical, not only for visitor enjoyment, but also for the preservation of these unique cultural resources. We plan to upgrade the utilities throughout the area and establish a single underground utility corridor that will eliminate the unreliable overhead lines. The failing plumbing and sewage systems will be replaced at that time. Our hope is to finish off the work with a makeover for the entire landscape, which would include repairing landscape features like the trails, stairs, and boat dock. New decking was installed on the current boat dock this past month so that it can be used this season. Through these improvements to the buildings and surrounding landscape, we hope to restore the former glory of the Big Spring area. We envision working with the Big Spring Lodge concession operator to enhance the recreational opportunities available, such as the return of the once popular johnboat tours, additional hiking trails, the potential for a camp store, and new exhibits and programs. We anticipate that the Big Spring Dining Lodge and rental cabins will be closed for an extended period of time, beginning in 2015, in order to complete these extensive upgrades. I understand the disappointment that some may experience when these much-loved structures are unavailable during renovations, but I feel the benefits of the preservation and improvements will be worth the wait. During this time Big Spring, the nearby picnic shelters, and the Big Spring campground (which is newly repaved and opened on Memorial Day weekend) will remain open for visitors. For more information about the work planned at Big Spring or any other activities at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, call park headquarters at (573)323-4236. You can also visit the park website at www.nps.gov/ozar. In addition, we regularly post updates about park activities and events on our park Facebook page. We are proud to boast that our Facebook page outshines all other National Park Service river parks in the number of posts, likes, and visits on a regular basis. Check it out – it’s a great place to see what’s happening at the park, especially with all the special activities planned this summer for our 50th anniversary!
kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection by the regulatory body. Senate Bill 680, sponsored by Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, DKansas City, will now allow those who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to be able to purchase fresh items from a farmer’s market once the Department of Social Services has established a pilot program. The purpose is to provide SNAP participants with access and the ability to afford fresh food when purchasing healthy items at farmers’ markets. There will be pilot programs in at least one rural and one urban area. Under the pilot program, such participants will be able to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and honey with their benefits. Senate Bill 506, sponsored by Sen. Brian Munzlinger, RWilliamstown, is called the Missouri Dairy Revitalization Act of 2014, which requires the University of Missouri to conduct annual research on the estimated state sales tax revenue generated from dairy products. The estimates sales tax revenue shall be provided to the Department of Agriculture. This legislation also creates the Missouri Dairy Industry Revitalization Fund. This measure also requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a dairy producer insurance premium assistance program for farmers who participate in the federal margin protection program for dairy producers. Participants will be reimbursed for 70 percent of their federal premium payment. The legislation also creates scholarships for college aged students interested in agriculture. The legislation establishes the Missouri Dairy Scholars Program which creates 80 scholarships for $5,000 each toward tuition at any college or university in Missouri for students in agriculture-related degree programs who make a commitment to work in the agriculture industry. Of the nearly 200 bills passed by the Legislature many, like the Ladies will meet for quilting on Thursday, May 22. We still ones mentioned above, still await have some almonds left if you are interested. We are collecting the governor’s signature before Best Choice labels. becoming law. Congratulations to all of the area graduates! Bob and Pauline Henry have returned home from visiting her mother, Ada Whitney in Prescott Valley, AZ on Mother’s Day. She is 97 years old and doing very well. While making this trip they visited with Pauline’s sister, Beverly and her family of PV, her brother, Rick and wife, Kelly of California who were also visiting. On the way there they visited with Wayne and Nadine Carr in Coffeeville, KS and Bob’s nephew, Tony Henry and wife Jennifer and his Mother, Linda of Albuquerque, NM. Upon their return they attended their granddaughter, Samantha Henry’s high school graduation and then went to Ozark to attend a birthday party for great-grandson, Wyatt Heaven. It is good to be home! I had a wonderful Mother’s Day with all my children, grandchildren and both of our Moms for lunch. We had a great Church service Sunday. Our message was titled, “Giving God a Chance”. Pastor James Duddridge’s sermon was from 2 Kings 7. The main points being: God knows how much we can bear, we must have trust, faith, and belief, and God is always on time. Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday Bible Study is at 6:30 p.m. Please send me any news at rjhenry40@hotmail.com and I will gladly put it in the paper.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Memorial Day Donald Ross, May 2014; Ben Scoville, December 2013; Virgil Thompson, March 2013; Chester Wade, March 2013; Freddie Wilbanks, September 2013. Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags on all state buildings in Missouri be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 26, until noon that day in observance of Memorial Day.
He also encouraged Missourians to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the nation’s armed forces. “On Memorial Day, I ask all Missourians to remember the brave military men and women who have died defending our freedom, and the freedom of those around the globe,” Gov. Nixon said. “We can never fully repay
MDC If your child would like to attend, please fill out the attached camper application forms. The deadline to sub-
mit the form is June 1, 2014. You will be contacted by email or phone soon after June 1st to confirm your en-
ebration of the 11th annual worldwide flash mob geocaching event,” said Mark Twain National Forest Landscape Architect Marge Van Praag. “Sign our log, get your picture taken and enter a drawing to win a flash mob geocache path tag commemorating the event.”
Outdoor from basic campsites for tent campers to campsites with sewer/electric/water hookups for recreational vehicles. Campgrounds offer hot showers, laundry facilities, dump stations and other amenities. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis or can be reserved in advance. Starting at
our debt to those we have lost, but we can honor their memory by continuing our work to protect the rights of all Americans to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Pictured in the picture on page 1 are members of the VFW Post 3009: Mike Sullivan, Kevin Gould, Bill Gould, Lowell Bowling, Bobby Blair, and Keynote speaker, Bill Moriarty.
Death Notices Ralph G. Johnson Ralph Gustav Johnson was born February 13, 1929 in Chicago, IL the son of Gustav William Johnson and Gladys Marie (Pitts) Johnson. He passed away May 17, 2014 at Birch Tree, MO at the age of 85 years.
rollment. You will then receive a packet with a schedule and other forms in the mail before the camp.
From Page One h t t p : / / www.geocaching.com/ geocache/GC5504G_wwfmxi-smokey-bears-flash-mob For more information about the Mark Twain National Forest, go to www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf or contact your local Mark Twain National Forest office.
From Page One noon on May 23, campers can enjoy the re-opened campgrounds at Big Lake State Park in northwest Missouri and Viney Creek Recreation Area in southwest Missouri. From nature programs to guided hikes, guests can also enjoy upcoming special events taking place day-to-day in
Price the subsequent campus improvements that followed, the unexpected deaths of students and faculty, the generous support that SBU has received from this community and so many others, and the hundreds of students who have achieved their educational goals at SBU,” commented Price. Most of us will remember Larry for his smile. Whenever you would walk into his office, he would quickly greet you with a smile and a warm handshake.
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Geocache Bluff Ranger District Office, 1420 Maud Street. The “flash” portion of the Flash mob refers to group pictures that are taken at the event. In addition to signing a log for the flash mob geocache event, participants can search for traditional geocaches in the area. “Come and join us for a cel-
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Missouri State Parks. On June 7, family-friendly activities throughout parks and historic sites will mark the country’s largest celebration of trails, National Trails Day. On June 28, guests will join thousands of people across the nation for the Great American Backyard Campout.
From Page One Never was there a time when Larry let the weight of his job affect his smiling demeanor. He will be missed at SBU but hopefully Mountain View will start seeing a little more of Larry around town. Good luck and congratulations.
SBU - Pictured at right is Larry Price, cutting the ribbon for SBU’s first classroom in the Landrum Building. The Business Finance class was one of the first classes to meet in the new building.
Ralph was united in marriage to Dorothy Louise Alcorn on June 11, 1955 at Rockford, IL and to this union four children were born. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Gustav and Gladys Johnson; one brother Leroy Johnson; and two sisters Delores Coffman and Shirley Bonavia. Ralph is survived by his wife Dorothy Louise Johnson of Eminence, MO; three sons David Ralph Johnson and wife Linda of Machesney, IL, Dennis Conrad Johnson and wife Melinda of Machesney Park, IL and Douglas Ray Johnson and wife Heidi of Lodi, WI; one daughter Darla June Chilton and husband Michael of Eminence, MO; one brother Bill Johnson an wife Janice of Rolla, MO; two sisters Margie Stelma and husband Mark of Rockford, IL and Mari Wood of Rockford, IL; two brothers-in-law Victor
Bonavia of Machesney Park, IL and Gary Alcorn of Eminence, MO; two sisters-in-law Judy Loomis of Birch Tree, MO and Margie Taylor of South Dakota ten grandchildren Kimberly and David Long of Machesney, IL, Matthew Johnson and wife Nikki of Loves Park, IL, Sarah Johnson of Lodi WI, Adam Johnson of Lodi, WS, Anisha Dooley of Winona, MO, Kenneth Chilton, Brandyn Chilton and Dawson Chilton all of Eminence, MO, Whitney Curry of Rockton, IL and Stacie Curry of Oshkosh, WI; three great grandchildren Cadence Johnson and Kensley Johnson of Loves Park, IL and Peyton Chilton of Eminence, MO, many nieces and nephews who loved him very much and a host of other family and friends. Ralph served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star. During his tour of duty he spent time in Japan and Alaska, and was involved in combat in Korea. After his honorable discharge from the United States Army, Ralph enlisted with the Army Reserves until he retired in 1983. Ralph worked as an operator and with machine repair for National Lock Company in Rockford, IL and was a member of U.A.W. Local 449. Ralph was involved with the Boy Scouts Troop 601 in North Park, IL where he served as a Scout Leader for 5 years and the Scout Master for 2 years.
Ralph retired as Captain of the North Park Illinois Fire Department after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Clifford E. Johnson VFW Post 9759 in Loves Park, IL and later transferred his membership to the Eminence, MO VFW. Ralph was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eminence. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Eminence Fire Department for several years and served as a trustee with the fire department. Ralph was a Mason and was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on May 3, 1990. He passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft on October 17, 1991, and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on April 2, 1992. Ralph was the past Worshipful Master of the Eminence Lodge from June 7, 1996 through June 7, 1997. Ralph never met a stranger and was known for his wonderful sense of humor. He loved to play games and do yard work. Ralph loved to travel and enjoyed going to the music shows in Branson, MO. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ralph will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Interment will be in Summers Cemetery at Ink, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home, LLC of Eminence. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com
Forest Dell Community Club meeting The Forest Dell Community Club will have its Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Community Club Building. There will be a
covered dish supper at 6:00 p.m. with a business meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. Every one who is interested in the events and
upkeep of the former school building is invited and encouraged to come. If you have questions, you may call 934-2902.
County Line Pentecostal Church VBS County Line Pentecostal Church invites all children ages 4 through completion of grade 6 to get ready for a “tour” of “Cosmic City: Exploring the Awesome Wonders of God” Vacation Bible School. The fun begins June 2nd and ends June 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. County Line Pentecostal Church is located 8 miles
south of Birch Tree and 8 miles north of Thomasville on Hwy. 99. The “tour” includes stops at “Theater of the Galaxies” Bible Study, “Supernova Supermart” Crafts, “Asteroid Alley” Games, The Shooting Star Drive-In” Snacks, “Deeper Space” Bible Memory and Music, and “Wonder U”
Learning Lab Science Experiments. Come be part of all the excitement at “Cosmic City: Exploring the Awesome Wonders of God” June 2-6, 2014. For more information you may contact Pastor Rick Binkley at 417-2746917 or visit the church’s website at www.facebook.com/ countylinepentecostalchurch.
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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
INCIDENTS Sunday, May 11, 2014 Deputy Rick Fox spoke with a female subject at the Howell County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a report of custody interfering. A female subject stated a male subject known to her was depriving her of her court ordered visitation with her children. Friday, May 16, 2014 A female subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office to report unauthorized withdraws form her checking account. She stated she had traveled to Willow Springs Police Department because her bank is inside city limits. She stated she was declined the opportunity to complete a report and decided to travel to this agency for assistance. Saturday, May 17, 2014 Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to CR 7040 in Caulfield, MO, in reference to a stolen vehicle report. A report of the incident has been generated and case remains open pending further investigation. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Deputy Jason Long was dispatched to CR 8160 for a theft report at this location. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who advised that she had been visiting a male subject that she knows yesterday at U.S. Hwy. 160 and upon leaving the residence discovered that her newly filled prescription of Hydrocodone pills were gone from her purse. As of report time this matter is still under investigation. Deputy Matthew Kassing received a call regarding a lady at her neighbor’s house claiming she was assaulted. Upon arrival, he met with the reporting party who advised that the neighbor appeared to be beat up and she woke them around 1:09 a.m. asking for help. Deputy Kassing arrived on scene and observed several injuries on victim and requested EMS to transport the victim to the hospital. Deputy Kassing gathered her statement and located the suspect. The suspect was arrested at his residence and placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. Thursday, May 22, 2014 Deputy Buddy Thompson was notified of a vehicle theft from CR 3530 in Mountain View, MO. Upon arrival, A male subject reported that his 1995 Jeep Wrangler had been stolen from his driveway. The vehicle was later recovered in Cabool, MO. One female and one juvenile male are in custody pending formal charges. A male subject reported that someone stole a 2-cylinder red go-cart out of his yard at CR 8270 in West Plains, MO. A full investigation is on-going at this time.
Troop G announces results of Special Enforcement Operation Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information: A total of 55 arrests and 42 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Wright County on May 16, 2014. The designated highways for this operation were U.S. Highway 60 and Missouri Highway 5. Totals from this operation include: 29 - speed summonses 9 - seat belt summonses 1 - other hazardous moving violation summons 6 - non-moving summonses 1 - driving while suspended or revoked summons 4 - uninsured motorist summonses 3 - stop sign summonses 1 - following too close summons 1 - failure to yield summons Captain Inman says, “Hazardous moving violation operations are one tool the Missouri State Highway Patrol uses in order to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri’s motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and always be a courteous driver.” In support of “The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths,” the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!
The Standard News COMMITMENTS Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Kenny Ray Chaney, 55 of Willow Springs, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-9-14 for time served. Anthony Wayne Cook, 27 of Mountain Grove, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-12-14 for time served. Friday, May 9, 2014 Kelly Joseph Collins, 41 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-1914 for time served. Sunday, May 11, 2014 James Daniel Irvin, 32 of Mountain View, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-13-14 for time served. Monday, May 12, 2014 Maverick Bo Hood, 23 of Mountain View, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was transferred to Fulton on 5-23-14. Tuesday, May 13, 2014 David Alan Doyle, 26 of Willow Springs, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-17-14 for time served. Jason Louis Brege, 20 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-1514 for time served. Jason Michael Young, 32 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-15-14 for time served. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Stephanie Kay Stevens, 34 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 5-19-14 for time served. Thursday, May 15, 2014 Linda Lou Barton, 50 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 517-14 for time served. Friday, May 16, 2014 Chad Russel McKee, 24 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-1814 for time served. John Scott Pearson, 25 of Caulfield, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-1814 for time served. Saturday, May 17, 2014 Craig Daniel Wilson, 30 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-1914 for time served. Monday, May 19, 2014 James Daniel Irvin, 32 of Mountain View, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-21-14 for time served. Thursday, May 22, 2014 Linda Lou Barton, 50 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, May 23, 2014 Kanaan Jacob Boyd, 21 of Birch Tree, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. ARRESTS Thursday, April 24, 2014 Judy Marie Daniels, 46 of West Plains, MO, was arrested
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
ARRESTS Jason W. Pruiett, 35 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on Monday, May 19th at 3:19 p.m. in Howell County for DWI. He was cited and released. ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Monday, May 19th at 7:10 p.m. in Carter County on CR 306, 5 miles East of Van Buren, MO. According to reports, a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup, operated by Ivan E. Dameworth, 16 of Van Buren, MO, crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a 2013 Ranger Polaris UTV, operated by Robert C. Adier, 43 of Van Buren, MO. Adier was ejected from the vehicle and was taken by Air Evac to Cape Girardeau Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, with serious injuries. Passengers in the UTV Chloe A. Eddington, 7; Emmalynn G. Eddington, 4 and Tiffany G. Eddington, 32 all of Ellington, MO, were transported by Carter County Ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO, with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.C. McCoy. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, May 22nd at 9:40 p.m. in Howell County on Route W, 6 miles South of Mountain View, MO. According to reports, a 2001 Triumph Motorcycle, operated by Stirling E. Watts, 57 of West Plains, MO, was travelling Northbound when Watts struck a deer. Watts was transported by private vehicle to St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO, with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper J.V. Garrison.
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on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and forgery. She was released per court order on 5-19-14. Friday, April 25, 2014 Tanya Sue Erickson, 39 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She bonded out on 5-19-14 and is to appear in court on 6-5-14. Sunday, April 27, 2014 Amanda Raquel Reese, 33 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree and a Shannon County Warrant for DWI-alcohol intoxication. She bonded out on 521-14 and is to appear in court on 6-4-14. Friday, May 2, 2014 Shane Michael Polzin, 24 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He was released on 5-22-14 for time served. Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Claude Ray Moore, 51 of Cabool, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He was released per court order on 5-21-14. Thursday, May 8, 2014 Linda Colleen Hubright, 31 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault2nd degree and armed criminal action. She is currently being held on a $25,000 bond. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Christopher Michael Collins, 32 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He bonded out on 5-19-14 and is to appear in court on 6-2-14. Monday, May 19, 2014 John Joseph Bombardier, 37 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Joseph Lee Beard, 30 of Caulfield, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Christopher Ryan Jared, 28 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree. He is currently being held without bond. Clare Michelle Brown, 39 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for driving while revoked/suspended. She was issued a roadside citation and released on 5-20-14. She is to appear in court on 6-23-14. Michael Paul Cooper, 25 of Birch Tree, MO, was arrested on a Mountain View PD Warrant for a littering violation and for probation/parole violation. He was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Melissa Dawn Adamson, 35 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor failure to appear. She was transferred to the West Plains Police Department. Curtis James Patterson, 37 of Birch Tree, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Derek Lance Baldwin, 34 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Texas County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $3,500 bond. Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Ashley Christine Kelly, 22 of Birch Tree, MO was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 5-22-14 and is to appear in court on 616-14. Michael Lee Lanning, 39 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $10,000 bond. Fred Joseph Tandy, 43 of Dora, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-2nd degree. He bonded out on 5-21-14 and is to appear in court on 5-2714. Thursday, May 22, 2014 Brian Lee Sinyard, 20 was arrested on a Texas County Warrant for damage to jail/jail property. He was transferred to Texas County on 5-22-14. David Adams Boddie, 25 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. He bonded out on 5-22-14 and is to appear in court on 5-27-14. Michael Lynn Finley, 27 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Fordland Municipal Warrant for 2 counts of traffic violations. He is currently being held on a $300 bond. Sherry Lynn Campbell, 43 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for resisting or interfering with arrest/detention. She is currently being held on a $4,500 bond.
Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CITATIONS Monday, May 19, 2014 Samantha K. Devol, 31 of Summersville, MO, was issued a citation for speeding. Daniel T. Shields, 25 of Marietta, GA, was issued a citation for speeding-unsafe speed. Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Adelbert E. Richardson, 81 of Gainesville, MO, was issued a citation for driving with no valid driver’s license. Thursday, May 22, 2014 Kimberly Ann Bockman, 49 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked. INCIDENTS Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Officers were advised of a possible intoxicated driver. Noticed vehicle fail to stop at a stop signal and drive on the wrong half of the roadway. Person showed positive signs for impairment and narcotic items were found in the vehicle.
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Liberty Baseball wraps up 2014 season with solid finish by Brian Ingalls Sports Writer The week didn’t have a storybook ending for the Liberty Eagles baseball team, but the Eagles had a solid finish to the 2014 season which ended with a 5-3 loss to the number one seed Mountain Grove Panthers in Districts. It was the best finish by far for the Eagles against the Panthers, and it followed a crushing victory over Koshkonong 13-0 and a close loss to Thayer. Liberty ended the season with a record of 8-12, but that included winning five of their last seven games. The strong finish sent Liberty into the first game of Districts with some much needed confidence, es-
pecially since it was the third time this season for the Eagles to face the Panthers, and until Saturday, Liberty had yet to score against them. The Panthers won the first game 9-0 on April 10 at Mountain View, and took the second with a mercy-ruled10-0 margin on April 26 at the Dora tournament. Saturday was a different story, despite the fact the Eagles were down two starters. The Eagles traveled to Ava for Districts on Saturday, and faced the Panthers in an afternoon game without James Denton or Jansen Acklin who were competing in track sectionals. Both qualified for State, and meanwhile, their baseball teammates
played one of their best games of the season, too. This time there would be no mercy rule invoked as the Eagles gave the Panthers a game, eventually falling to Mountain Grove 53 to end the season. The Panthers improved their season record to 19-3 and moved on to play the 14-4 Ava Bears on Monday. The winner of that game advanced to the championship Tuesday to play the winner of Springfield Catholic(21-2) and Strafford(19-5). Liberty’s strong finish included two games to wrap up the regular season, both came on the road. The Eagles erupted for 15 hits against Koshkonong, led by senior Daniel White who finished the day three of four with a single,
a double, and an out of the park home run. He tallied four RBI’s and scored four times himself. White also had a good day on the mound, pitching for five innings, striking out five, and getting the win. He was joined by James Denton and Jansen Acklin who each hit triples. Denton scored once while Acklin was three of four batting and scored three times. Dakato Millard also hit three of four, getting an RBI and scoring once, and Andrew Raider was two of four with a double, a single, two RBI’s and one score. Zane Cornman added a double himself, while his brother Cale Cornman batted two of four with two singles and scoring twice. Tyler
Hedden added another RBI as well. The huge day at the plate started early. Liberty took a 90 lead in the first two innings, scoring six of those in the first, and three more in the second. Neither team scored in the third, butLiberty got rolling again in the fourth with a run, and three more in the fifth. Leading 13-0, the Eagles won by mercy rule. Defensively, the Eagles finished with zero errors. Liberty also played the last three innings of a rain delayed game last week after taking a 3-1 lead over the Thayer Bobcats at Thayer. In that game, the Eagles and pitcher Zane Cornman were on a bit of a roll and playing well, but in
making up the last several innings, the Eagles couldn’t recapture that momentum. Errors and a 6th inning that saw the Bobcats score four times doomed Liberty to a 5-3 loss. Liberty finished the game with six hits officially. Denton was two of three, hitting a triple, a single and scoring a run. Acklin was one of four with a single and a run scored, while Zane Cornman went one of two with a single and an RBI. Cornman struck out eleven batters in six innings, giving up just two earned runs. The loss against Thayer and Mountain Grove, both quality teams, couldn’t take away from the Eagles solid finish, however. And the outlook for the future looks promising.
Season ends for Lady Eagles in heartbreaker during districts by Laura Wagner The Liberty Lady Eagles competed in the Class 2 District 11 Tournament in Willard, MO. The girls’ first game in district play was on Tuesday, May 20th against the #3 seed, Willard who ended their regular season 13-6. Liberty was the #2 seed with a season record of 14-3. The game was a heartbreaker as the Lady Eagles fell in overtime 2-3. Once again, it was all a number’s game. Willard had almost 20 girls sitting the bench while Liberty, had just 2. Despite that fact, Liberty made Willard earn every goal and work for that win. During the first half of play, Natalie Henry scored off of a
penalty kick. Willard answered before the second half whistle blew 1-1. As the second half started, Henry scored from a corner kick by Jessica Mantel. Liberty lead much of the second half 2-1. It wasn’t until the last ten minutes of the game that Willard had a breakaway goal sending the game into overtime. In the end Willard pulled ahead to win the game 3-2 and advance in district play. Willard had twice as many players sitting the bench where Liberty only had 2 substitutes going into 90 minutes of playing soccer in high temperatures and humidity. There’s not a doubt in my mind that if the Lady Eagles would have had more numbers
they would have gone undefeated this year. To play the way they have the whole season with only 2-3 subs per game, that’s just short of remarkable. When the Lady Eagles did lose (only 3 times in the regular season) they only lost by 1 point. It takes talented, dedicated players coming together as a team and great coaches to be able to achieve what the Liberty Lady Eagles did this year. I’m proud of our girls! Finishing out the Class 2 District 11 district play, Hillcrest (8-13 for the season) defeated West Plains (0-19 for the season) by a shutout score of 10-0 on May 17th to advance to play Republic (11-9 for the season). Hillcrest de-
feated Republic on May tween the #4 seed Hillcrest Willard defeated Hillcrest 120th 3-2 in overtime. The and the #3 seed Willard on 0 to claim the district chamchampionship game was be- Thursday, May 22nd. pionship.
Lady Eagles - Back row, left to right, Assistant Coach Joey Spittler, Bailey Wagner, Shelby Yarber, Mercedes Lara, Samantha Henry, Head Coach Jessica Ball, Kassidy Ledgerwood, Ashley Miller, Beth Sherbo, Hanna Vines and Jaci Mantel. Front row, Jessica Mantel, Taylor Pulliam, Kailyn Daniels, Natalie Henry and Savannah Salinas.
Gov. Nixon announces that he will veto legislation that would have sent public dollars to private schools Senate Bill 493 fails to address challenges resulting from existing transfer law and instead would create even more problems for students and families, Governor says Gov. Jay Nixon announced that he will veto legislation that would have diverted public, taxpayer dollars away from Missouri’s public schools and given that money to private schools without any accountability to voters. In addition, the Governor said that this failed attempt to fix the current school transfer law would, in fact, result in further disruption for students in struggling school districts by eliminating the requirement that
unaccredited school districts pay for transportation costs. “Every child in Missouri deserves a quality public education, and that is why I am vetoing Senate Bill 493,” Gov. Nixon said. “Senate Bill 493 fails to address the challenges resulting from the existing school transfer law and instead, would create even more problems by allowing public funds to be used for private schools and pulling the rug out from under students who have transferred.” Senate Bill 493 includes a provision that would allow
public taxpayer dollars to be used to pay for private school tuition, a dangerous voucher scheme that would undermine the core principles and protections enshrined in Missouri’s constitution. “Throughout the legislative session I repeatedly made it clear that any effort to send public dollars to private schools through a voucher program would be met by my veto pen,” Gov. Nixon said. “The General Assembly ignored my warnings, and this veto will be the result.” Senate Bill 493 would elimi-
Erica Marriott named to Spring Locks of Love donation made 2014 Dean’s List at Southeast
nate the requirement that unaccredited districts pay for the transportation costs of students. This provision would negatively impact the hundreds of students and families who have already transferred to another school district with an
understanding that their transportation costs would be paid. Senate Bill 493 would also have allowed districts that receive students from unaccredited districts to discount the tuition paid for transfers in exchange for not hav-
Summer Reading at Summersville Library This year’s Summer Reading Program promises to be an exciting one for all! “Fizz, Boom Read!” is a science-themed program that will include crafts each Monday, Celebrity Story Time on Wednesdays, and hands-on science experiments on Fridays. To kick the program off to a great start on Friday, June 27th, we’re very honored to have Jamie Warriner, chief meteorologist for KOLR 10 News, visit the
Summersville Branch to share his passion – weather – and create a Tornado-in-a-Jar for us plus more. Registration for the Summer Reading Program will begin this day. Watch this column and newspaper for more details as the time draws nearer. We invite the public to stop in the library, relive memories, and enjoy our patriotic exhibit of veterans’ pictures throughout June
Steel Magnolia’s to be performed at the Star in Willow Springs
The following student is among 2,504 students named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List at Southeast Missouri State University. Erica Marriott of Mountain View, MO, has been named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2014 session. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 degree credit hours during the spring session.
ing to include those students’ performance data for accountability purposes for up to five years. The result of this provision would be to allow schools to not be held accountable for the education of these transfer students.
There have been reports of strange odors wafting from the Star Theater in Willow Springs. Many passersby have reported the distinct aromas of Magnolia blossoms and gun powder? While completely unusual, it isn’t at all surprising given that the Star Dramatic Company is currently in production with their newest offering, Steel Magnolia’s. This beautiful story of love, friendship and loss, directed
by Craig Fowler, will be performed at the Star Theater, June 20-22 and 27-29 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, so don’t delay in getting your tickets online at stardramaticco.com or by contacting any cast member. For more information call the SDC at 573-292-1009. Ticket prices are $6 all seats. Steel Magnolia’s . . . a show you won’t want to miss!
and July. Summersville Friends of the Library meet at 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Summersville Branch Library. The next meeting will be held on June 9th. Everyone is invited to come and participate in the continuing growth of the new Summersville Branch Library. Remember to save your Best Choice brand barcodes for the library and Box Tops For Education for our grade school. Texas County Library receives 3 cents for each Best Choice barcode! Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage @ texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888-609-4491, or email us: svlib@texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
Summer Reading at MV Public Library Donation - Sisters Ana Finley and Tatum Finley of Birch Tree recently had their hair cut. Once cut, the sisters donated their hair to Locks of Love. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Summer reading began this past week at the Mountain View Public Library. On Wednesday, children attended the first Storytime of summer. To celebrate, the children went outside to read, did a ring toss and blew bubbles. Sign-up is still going on for summer reading at the library.
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MV-BT Schools hold 4th Quarter Awards Assemblies
All “A” All Year Honor Roll Kaylie Foster, Terrell Gaines, Madison Matthews, Colten McNew, Carter Pruett, Sydney Radford, Kaylie Shoemaker, Ava Greenan, Devon Principal’s Awards - Kindergarten-Piper Nichols; First Grade-Kaydence Farris, Snider and Kenna Woolsey. (Photo provided to the Standard) Second Grade-Jaykeb Gibson, Third Grade-Kal Acklin, Fourth Grade-Deion Lee and Fifth Grade-Asia Segatto. (Photo provided to the Standard)
President’s Education Awards - Marley Kyle, Brynne Spurgin, Mia Wagner Lifetime Reading Circle Awards were presented to: Hayden Atkins, Justice Bales, Jonah Conley, Kiah Chowning Reese, Zebulin Cornman, Lydia M. Davis, Skyler and Lydia Davis. (Photo provided to the Standard) Fisher, Damon Harvey, Marley Kyle, Randah Ray, Richard Reed, David McAdams, Baileigh Meyers-Pierce, Steven Mitchell, Tea Owens, Dalton Pauly, Haley Radford, Macie Ripko, Michael Shoup, Hailie Smith, Benjamin Stoops, Briar Tune, Mia Wagner, Kayna Willbanks and Chloe Young. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Perfect Attendance Bicycle Winner Kenna Woolsey. (Photo provided to the Standard)
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Random Acts of Kindness - Students who performed random acts of kindness had their names put into Outstanding 7th Grade Girl-Boy Student of a drawing for the end of the quarter. Taylor Gastineau and Kason Richards were both awarded cameras. (Photo pro- the Year was presented to Elise Woolsey and Bob Bews. (Photo provided to the Standard) vided to the Standard)
Eva Kimbrough of Birch Tree receives honors at College of the Ozarks Kimbrough received the Nancy Stratton Neeley Nursing Award at the 2013-14 Annual Student Awards Ceremony held at College of the Ozarks. Kimbrough is a Liberty High School graduate. Awards are given based on outstanding accomplishments in the areas of academics, work and character. For the past 107 years, College of the Ozarks has recognized students annually
for their achievements. This year, approximately 198 students received awards ranging from room and board scholarships to the “Golden Rule Award,” which is given to the student who best exemplifies the “Golden Rule” in his/her daily life. College of the Ozarks is a fully-accredited, four-year Christian work College located in Point Lookout, Mo. Not one
student pays a penny for his/ her college education at this institution The Wall Street Journal dubbed “Hard Work U.” Instead, students are required to work campus jobs to offset the cost of education. The College guarantees to meet the entire cost of education through a combination of private scholarships and grants. For more information, visit www.cofo.edu.
College Express will put area residents on ‘fast track’ for fall enrollment Missouri State UniversityWest Plains will host a College Express fall semester enrollment program beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Lybyer Technology Center. The event will give area residents who are considering taking classes this fall the opportunity to “get on the fast track for fall enrollment,” university officials said. “College Express allows all persons, regardless of age, to explore the possibility of attending college and complete much of the preliminary process in a single evening,” explained Dr. Herb Lunday, dean of student services. Those attending will have the opportunity to visit the campus, learn more about the benefits of higher education, talk to faculty members and advisers, preview academic programs, apply for admission, begin the financial aid appli-
cation process, discuss student housing options, learn more about academic services and student life, and reserve a time to schedule classes either through a one-on-one visit with an adviser from the Advisement and Academic Coaching Center for Empowering Student Success (AACCESS) or an upcoming STudent Advising and Registration (STAR) Orientation session. Information about the university’s new Evening College, which begins this fall, also will be available, officials said. The Evening College gives students the opportunity to complete one of four different degree programs during evening hours by following a routinized schedule of classes required for each degree. Degrees that will be offered include the Associate of Arts in General Studies, the Associate of Science in Business, the
Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN-to-RN bridge program) and the Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development. “College Express will significantly condense the usual enrollment processes and provide personal assistance in a very comfortable setting,” Lunday explained. “It may be especially appealing to persons who are only now becoming fully committed to attending college.” Complimentary pizza and soft drinks will be provided, and prizes will be given away throughout the evening. Missouri State-West Plains is a teaching and learning institution providing quality post-secondary educational opportunities to the communities it serves. Missouri StateWest Plains offers associate degrees and credit and noncredit courses and serves as a delivery site for bachelor’s and master’s degrees offered by Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Pre-registration for the College Express program is encouraged. To do so, call the Missouri State-West Plains admissions office at 417-2557955 or toll free at 1-888-4667897. For more information about the campus, visit wp.missouristate.edu.
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Find Out How Much Your Old Stuff Is Worth
Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for finding the value of old items? I inherited a large number of old antiques and unique art from my great aunt, and I would like to find out what some of these items are worth. Seeking Answers Dear Seeking, There are actually a number of resources and online tools available today that can help you find out the value of almost any item. Here are some tips to help you proceed. Get an Appraisal While many people use local antique shops or collectable dealers to find out the value of old and/or unique items, it’s usually best to use a certified appraiser who’s accredited and meets professional and ethical standards. Certified appraisers are more likely to give you a fair judgment because there’s no conflict of interest. It’s actually a violation of professional ethics for an appraiser to offer to buy an item he or she has appraised. A professional appraiser will provide you a written report that includes a full description of your item and the procedure used to estimate its current value. For their service, you can expect to pay either a flat fee or an hourly rate from $200 to $400 depending on their expertise and location. Avoid an appraiser who asks for a fee based on a percentage of the item’s value. If an appraiser thinks an object isn’t worth a written appraisal, he or she might recommend other resources to arrive at a value. To locate an appraiser either by location or specialty, search online at one of the three professional appraising organizations: The American Society of Appraisers (appraisers.org, 800272-8258) which has around 5,000 members worldwide; Appraisers Association of America (appraisersassoc.org) that has around 700 members; and the International Society of Appraisers (isa-appraisers.org) that has about 900 members.
Online Resources You can also get estimates by professional appraisers and other experts through a number of websites. How it works is you upload photos of your items and provide descriptions, and the sites send back valuations usually within a week. Sites that provide this type of service include Value My Stuff (valuemystuff.com/us), which charges $10 for one appraisal, $25 for three or $75 for 10. And WorthPoint (worthpoint.com), which charges $30 for one item or $75 for three, or you can pay $20 for a monthly membership that provides unlimited access to their antique and collectables valuations. Another resource for finding out what antiques and collectables are worth is Kovels (kovels.com, 800-829-9158), which offers a free basic membership that gives you access to its online price guide, or you can purchase one of their premium services that run $39 or $60 a year. They also sell the “Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2014” for $28 that reports on recent prices paid for 35,000 items in more than 700 categories at auctions, shops, shows, flea markets, and online. You may also be able to get an idea of what others are willing to pay for your stuff by searching similar items on the massive online auction site ebay.com, or the classified ads site craigslist.org. Both of these sites are free to search. Tax-Deductible Value If you are interested in donating any of your items, you can find out the tax-deductible value at free valuation sites available year-round by tax-prep companies like Turbo Tax at turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/itsdeductible. The Salvation Army also offers a valuation guide at satruck.org/donation-value-guide. 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.
CBCO Blood Drive at St. Francis The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for ALL NEGATIVE BLOOD TYPES. There is currently less than a two-day supply of this type on hospital shelves and donations are needed immediately. You can help by giving this week at St. Francis Hospital, located at 100 West Highway 60 in Mountain View. The blood
drive will be held on Friday, June 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit our website at www.cbco.org or call toll-free 1-800-280-5337.
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Roger Burns and Ginger Mullins, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby girl, Loretta Jean Burns, born at 7:48 a.m. May 5 at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). She weighed 10 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 1/2 inches long. Her siblings are Regan, 19; Brenden, 14; Caleb, 14; Chalin, 11; Ezekiel, 11; Lexie, 10; Jedidiah, 9; and Dalanne, 1. Grandparents are Richard Chalmers, Summersville; Jackie Hollowell, Benton, Kentucky; and Roger and Glenda Burns, Mountain View. Devin Larew and Ashley Pilcher, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Carter Ryan Larew, born at 8:36 a.m. May 5 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces (no length given). Grandparents are Mike and Debbie Pilcher and Carol Larew, all of West Plains. Henry Winton and Kelly Morris, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Chloe Kate Winton, born at 8:38 p.m. May 7 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Susan Morris, West Plains, and Eric Morris, Birch Tree. Steven and Jeannie Moffis, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby boy, Mykul Jon Moffis, born at 7:49 a.m. May 8 at OMC. He weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Cora, 2. Grandparents are Randall and Bonnie Schaffer, Willow Springs, and Michael and Karen Moffis, West Plains. Max and Jana Wilkerson, Alton, are the parents of a baby girl, Bristal Jade Wilkerson, born at 6:15 p.m. May 8 at OMC. She weighed 5 pounds, 2 1/2 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Her sibling is Cameron, 4. Grandparents are Jeff and Michelle Holman and Jerry and Lori Wilkerson, all of Alton. Tre and Barbara McIntosh, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby boy, Eli Steven McIntosh, born at 9:14 a.m. May 9 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Steven and Vicky Drumright, Birch Tree, and Steven and Amy McIntosh, Mountain View. Aaron and BreAnna Combs, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby boy, Dalton James Combs, born at 10:16 a.m. May 9 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Tammy Miller, Jeff and Felicia Combs, and Loura Martin, all of Willow Springs. Toby Campbell and Keshia Howell, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Colt Levi Campbell, born at 8:13 a.m. May 10 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. His siblings are Brian, 6, and Lucas, 4.
Learn Tai Chi to Achieve Better Health Mercy announces recipients Summer classes run June 2 – July 30 Are you looking for better ways to manage stress or chronic pain? Tai Chi may be your solution. Mercy St. Francis Therapy Services will be offering a free, nine-week summer course with certified Tai Chi
instructor Carol Schmidt. Tai Chi can also burn calories safely and improve balance and posture. The first class kicks off on Monday, June 2, at the Mountain View Community Center, located at 125 E. 1st Street.
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Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday from Dr. Grace O. Doane scholarships have been awarded for the past 11 years 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. until July 30. Four local high school seTo qualify, students had to look forward to seeing them For more information, call niors will get a financial be Missouri residents pre- learn and grow with us!” (417) 934-7097 or click here boost as they embark on paring for a career in a health Candidates are asked to for a complete list of events at their medical careers. care field. They also were re- complete an extensive appliMercy St. Francis Hospital. The Sister M. Cornelia quired to be enrolled at one cation outlining their high Blasko Foundation in the following schools: Emi- school extra-curricular acMountain View has an- nence High School, Liberty tivities, community activinounced Jasmine Freitas of High School, Summersville ties, honors and awards, letSummersville, Dallas High School, Willow Springs ters of reference, transcripts, Schweighauser of Moun- High School, and Winona and an essay. Applicants are tain View, Alexis Brooks of High School. The students scored on ACT score, grade Willow Springs and Nola chosen to receive the Dr. point average, extra-curricuMcAfee of Winona will Grace O. Doane scholarships lar activity involvement, each receive $1,000 through are each planning to attend community involvement, Dr. Grace O. Doane schol- a Missouri college, univer- student work activity, finanarships. cial need and desire based sity or technical school. “For eleven years, these “We need more doctors on essay. For more informascholarships have helped and nurses and other health tion about the Dr. Grace O. young students with their care providers to help get Doane health care scholarstudies with the hopes that health care right,” said Karen ships, call the Sister M. they’ll return to the Moun- Simpson Neasby, vice presi- Cornelia Blasko Foundation tain View area to practice,” dent of Mercy Health Foun- – Mercy Health Foundation said David Barnett, chair- dation – Sr. M. Cornelia Mountain View at (417) man of the Foundation. Blasko Foundation. “We 533-6192.
Dr. Spurling, Melissa Stewart named to OMC Board of Directors Family Practice Physician Dr. Jason Spurling and local attorney Melissa Stewart recently joined the Ozarks Medical Center Board of Directors. The OMC Board of Directors is a 15-person, volunteer committee made up of physicians and dedicated community members. The primary responsibility for assuring that OMC achieves its mission rests with this board. “We are extremely pleased that Melissa and Jason have agreed to serve on the board,” said Marge Slayton, OMC Board of Directors Chair. “They each bring a wealth of knowledge and unique qualities to the board that will benefit OMC as the organization strives to deliver exceptional health care to the community. We appreciate their dedication and service.” Dr. Jason Spurling Dr. Spurling is a family physician at Ozarks Family Care in West Plains, which he and Dr. Scott Roush founded in 2004, and Dr. Derek Morrison joined in 2012.
“I am excited to rejoin the Board and to be a part of helping to shape the future of OMC in these exciting but challenging times in health care,” he said. Dr. Spurling, a native of Belle, Missouri, earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and a medical degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He was a Conley scholar in medical school and completed his residency at Cox Family Practice Residency in Springfield, Missouri. He has been a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Spurling’s wife, Melissa, works as a registered nurse in the labor and delivery department at OMC. They have a 7-year old daughter Riley and 4-yearold twin boys, Caleb and Josiah. He said he enjoys working on his farm, riding horses and spending time with his family. Melissa Stewart Stewart has been practicing law in West Plains since opening Stewart Law Firm in 2001. She earned her Bach-
elor of Science from Missouri State University in Springfield, then Southwest Missouri State University, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law. “The hospital is such an important part of the local economy I felt honored to be asked to be a part of this organization,” she said. “I am looking forward to being challenged at learning more about the health care industry and hope that my legal and business background can be beneficial in the future policies and management of the hospital so that it will continue to grow as our community grows.” Stewart is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of West Plains, the Christos House Board of Directors, the Missouri State University Development Board, the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors, and a PEO member Chapter MC. She is married to Cary Stewart, owner of Stewart Brothers Construction, and they have three children, Natalie, Lauren and Matthew. In their free time they enjoy traveling to new and interesting places.
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MDC offers tips for avoiding tick-borne illnesses A few simple precautions can dramatically reduce the potential for infection. Summertime is hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking time. It also is tick time, and the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds those visiting conservation areas to take time to prevent tick bites. Ticks can transmit diseases, including ehrlichiosis, tularemia, anaplasmosis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Southern tickassociated rash illness (STARI). The risk of contracting these illnesses is small but serious, so it is worth taking a few simple precautions to avoid them. Protective clothing is the first line of defense against ticks. When outdoors, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and boots with pants tucked into socks or boots. Rubber bands, blousing bands, or tape can be used to secure the cuffs of your pants. Once indoors, conduct a thorough tick check and shower as soon as possible to remove any unattached ticks. Tumble clothes in a dryer on high heat to kill remaining
ticks before washing your clothing. Insect repellents also reduce the risk of being bitten. Products containing DEET are most effective. Apply DEET-based repellent on exposed skin and clothing. Use a product with at least a 20-percent concentration. Lower concentrations do not repel lone-star ticks, Missouri’s most common ticks. Essential oils and natural products are not registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for tick repellency. Be sure to follow label instructions to ensure safety and best results. Products containing permethrin can be applied to clothing and equipment but not directly to skin. Garments must be allowed to dry thoroughly before wearing. These products kill ticks rather than merely repelling them. Again, be sure to follow label directions. Most tick-transmitted diseases are not transferred to the host until the tick has been feeding for some time. The ear-
lier the tick is located and removed, the less the chance of being infected with a tickborne disease. When you are active outdoors, never allow more than a few hours to pass without a tick inspection. Remove any attached ticks immediately. Proper removal is important, because improper removal can increase the likelihood of infection. Follow these steps to remove a tick that is already attached. - Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. If you use your fingers, cover them with tissue or rubber gloves. Use only as much pressure as necessary to avoid forcing the tick’s stomach contents into the bite. - Remove the tick with a firm outward movement. Never jerk or twist the tick when removing it. - After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water. Watch for symptoms of tick-
Turtle Alert! Motorists can help these harmless, fascinating creatures survive another million years Have you ever seen a turtle trying to cross a busy highway and wondered how many die under the wheels of automobiles each year? Jeff Briggler has, and as Missouri’s state herpetologist, the answer worries him. Briggler and other workers at the Missouri Department of Conservation have made informal observations over the years, counting the number of dead turtles – especially box turtles – on stretches of highway. “We discovered that mortality rates are very high on hightraffic roads,” says Briggler,
“whereas mortalities are much lower on less-traveled roads.” In just one day, Briggler counted 116 three-toed box turtles crossing Highway 63 between Jefferson City and Cabool. Of those, 104 had been hit by vehicles. Turtles are struck by cars throughout the warm months, but they are at special risk at this time of year, when they are moving around looking for mates and establishing home ranges. Young males are most at risk. Comfort is a factor, too. Like other reptiles, turtles are cold-blooded. Walk-
True armyworms appear in Southwest Missouri Armyworms that can strip pastures and hayfields have begun their march through Missouri’s tall fescue fields, warns University of Missouri Extension entomologist Wayne Bailey. Farmers should scout for true armyworms now, especially in Southwest Missouri, he said. MU Extension specialist Stacy Hambelton reports that true armyworms appear 2-3 times over the threshold in Ozark County area fescue fields. Early detection makes control easier. The worms quickly strip foliage from the leaves of fescue and wheat, and occasionally strike corn. They do not bother fields containing alfalfa and clovers. Fescue fields are the earliest indicator of presence. Once armyworms have stripped one field, they continue their path of destruction to the next field. Bailey suggests that farmers scout fields several times weekly by looking at the plant canopy up close and down low. Armyworms do not like light, so he recommends scouting at dusk, dawn or on cloudy days. He also suggests careful examination of leaf litter. By the time the worms are visible from a distance, it’s too late. “If farmers drive by in their pickups, fescue may look beautiful,” Bailey said. Armyworms feed on the bottom of a plant first and move up the stem. They quickly consume more foliage as they become older and larger. “Not every field will have them, but there’s a potential that many will,” Bailey said.
Infected fescue fields must be cut and sprayed to kill worms in regrowth, Bailey said. Look for insecticides labeled for control. Treat fields when an average of four or more half-grown or larger worms (1/2 to 1 ½ inches) per square foot are present during late spring and before 2 to 3 percent of seed heads are cut from stems in tall fescue. Bailey recommends foliar application of insecticide. Use enough water to penetrate the canopy of the plant. Moths usually fly into Missouri from tropical areas, and this year’s abundant spring storms created ideal conditions for a major infestation. Each moth can lay up to 1,300 eggs that hatch into foliage-munching worms. True armyworms got their name because they can march in a mass. They move in lines from one field to the next and destroy each as they go. While there are two or three generations of the insect each year, the first generation causes the most damage to field and forage crops. True armyworms differ from fall armyworms, which show up toward the middle of the growing season. When small, armyworms tend to be green, but they turn into a tan to grayish color as they grow, with tan stripes and one orange stripe down their sides. Four pairs of fleshy prolegs in the midsection with a black triangle on the side of the feet distinguish the armyworm. Missouri’s last major infestation was in 2010. “We were due for an infestation,” Bailey said, noting that the worms appear about 3-4 years.
ing out onto warm asphalt and basking in the morning sun feels good on cool spring days. Box turtles live a long time, and females continue laying eggs for most of their lives. They need lots of time to replace themselves, since snakes, raccoons, opossums, and other nest predators eat most of their eggs. A low reproductive rate was not a problem before roads crisscrossed their habitat. Animals that continue laying eggs past 60 years of age have plenty of time to replace themselves. But the unnatural mortality caused by speeding cars is a problem. To help, Briggler suggests that motorists slow down when they see a turtle in the road and check to be sure they can safely steer around it. Briggler also is troubled by the too-common practice of capturing box turtles for pets. He said the animals’ nutritional needs are not easy to meet in captivity, so captive turtles are likely to die due to improper care. In most cases, that means slow starvation. He suggests keeping a turtle only for a day or two and then releasing it where it was captured. He said this last condition is very important, since turtles are intimately familiar with their home areas. If released in strange surroundings, they have trouble finding food and may wander across roads trying to meet their daily needs. The three-toed box turtle is the species most often seen crossing roads in Missouri. Primarily a woodland species, it is found everywhere but the extreme northern part of Missouri. The ornate box turtle is found in all but the southeastern corner of the state, but is more adapted to grassland and is most common in western Missouri. Young males make up most of the travelers as they search for territories of their own and for female turtles. Three-toed box turtles have three toes on each hind foot, unless they have lost a few appendages to predators or frostbite. Ornate box turtles usually have four toes per hind foot. In keeping with their name, ornate box turtles also have more vivid yellow stripes on a black background on the tops of their shells. The bottoms of their shells typically have streaks of black on a yellow background. For more information about box turtles, visit http:// mdc.mo.gov/node/987
borne disease in the days and weeks following a tick bite. These include any unusual rash and unexplained flu-like symptoms, including fever, severe headaches, body aches, and dizziness. Symptoms of tick-borne
diseases often are mild, but they should not be ignored. If you know you’ve been bitten by a tick and any of the above symptoms appear, consult a doctor and mention the recent tick bite. Prompt treatment with
antibiotics can prevent serious illness or even death. For more information about tick-borne diseases, visit cdc.gov/ticks/res o u r c e s / Hunterfactsheet.pdf and cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/
Tree identification book from the Arbor Day Foundation The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that helps people identify trees in a simple, stepby-step process. The book, What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization. What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-use tree identification guide that features handdrawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinctive characteristics of many tree species. Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide a must-have user-friendly resource. Its beautiful, full-color illustrations are in precise detail and depict natural colors,
shapes and textures, so users can make a positive species identification in just a few easy steps. The Arbor Day Foundation offers this book to help people identify trees in Missouri and throughout the Eastern and Central regions of the United States. What Tree Is That? uses a unique step-by-step approach for identifying the species of each tree, explaining what to look for in the shape of the leaves, differences in the leaf stems and twig structures, and specific characteristics of fruits, flowers, buds and bark. “Our What Tree Is That? Pocket guide is an ideal resource for developing a
greater appreciation for trees,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The Arbor Day Foundation strives to help people enjoy and appreciate trees, and we feel our pocket field guide will do just that.” What Tree Is That? is also available as an online interactive version at arborday.org. To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name, address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410. You can also order the book online at arborday.org.
Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 05/20/2014 Receipts: 3928 Last week: 2995 Year Ago: 2672 Compared to last week, the bulk of the feeder steers and heifers traded 5.00 higher with yearlings 5.00-10.00 higher. Adding in two pot loads of extra fancy 400 and 500 weight Red Angus steers and heifers, created spots 10.0015.00 higher, where they entered the market. Demand was good to very good on a moderate supply of feeder calves with a heavy supply of yearlings. The supply consisted of 52 percent steers, 6 percent bulls and 43 percent heifers. Almost 33 percent of the offering weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 272.50275.00, few 267 lbs thin fleshed 285; 300-350 lbs 260.00-275.00; 350-400 lbs 246.50-260.00, few 353 lb fancy 268.00; 400-450 lbs 240.00-257.50, pkg 6 hd 432 lbs fancy 259.00; 450-500 lbs 230.00-248.00; 500-550 lbs 227.00-244.00, pkg 74 hd 505 lbs fancy Red Angus steers 251.50; 550-600 lbs 222.00233.50; 600-650 lbs 210.00219.00, calves 205.00-209.00; 650-700 lbs 200.00-217.00, fleshy 191.00-194.00; 700800 lbs 190.00-198.00; 800850 lbs 180.00-183.00; Pkg 172 hd 901 lbs 176.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 227.50-248.00; 400-500 lbs 217.50-238.00; 500-550 lbs 215.00-226.00, fleshy 210.00-212.50; 550-600 lbs 202.50-221.00; 600-700 lbs 192.50-210.00; 700-800 lbs 174.00-187.50, few thin fleshed 193.00;800-900 lbs 168.00-178.50; Pkg 23 hd 930 lbs 169.00; Pkg 23 hd 976 lbs 155.00. Medium and Large 2 Few 378 lbs 225.00; 400-500 lbs 200.00-220.00; 500-600 lbs 185.00-205.00; 600-700 lbs 180.00-200.00. Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Scarce Pkg 3 hd 400 lbs 152.50. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 240.00-260.00; 350-400 lbs
230.00-245.00, pkg 14 hd 384 lbs fancy 256.00; 400-500 lbs 220.00-234.00, few fleshy 218.00-220.00, pkg 75 hd 480 lbs fancy Red Angus heifers 256.00; 500-600 lbs 203.00221.00; 600-700 lbs 186.00197.50; Pkg 12 hd 712 lbs 177.50; Few 755 lbs 169.00; Pkg 16 hd 826 lbs 167.00; Pkg 40 hd 865 lbs 162.00. Medium and Large 1-2 Pkg 9 hd 278 lbs 223.00; 300-350 lbs 219.00-235.00; 350-400 lbs 210.00-227.50; 400-500 lbs 204.00-223.00; 500-600 lbs 190.00-207.50; 600-700 lbs 170.00-187.00; 700-750 lbs 165.00-175.00; Pkg 18 hd 761 lbs 160.00; 800-900 lbs 153.00-163.00; Pkg 19 hd 931 lbs 146.00; 950-1000 lbs 138.00-145.50. Medium and Large 2 Pkg 18 hd 341 lbs 212.50; 400-500 lbs 192.50205.00;500-600 lbs 175.00192.50; 600-650 lbs 162.50175.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 Few 335 lbs 270.00; 350-400 lbs 246.00-257.00; 400-500 lbs 227.50-235.00; 500-550 lbs 220.00230.00;550-600 lbs 205.00205.50; 600-650 lbs 196.00210.00, few 625 lbs fleshy 194.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 250.00258.00; 350-400 lbs 232.50242.50; 400-500 lbs 210.00225.00; 500-550 lbs 200.00217.50;550-600 lbs 185.00200.00; 600-700 lbs 180.00192.50; 700-750 lbs 163.00169.00. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 05/21/2014 Receipts: 1216 Last Week: 473 Year Ago: 750 Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded 1.00-2.00 lower.Demand was moderate on a moderate supply of slaughter animals and a heavysupply of replacement cows. The supply consisted of 42 percent slaughter cows, 35 percent bred cows, 11 percent cow/calf pairs, 8 percent slaughter bulls and 5 percent stocker/feeder cows. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average
Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 96.50103.00 104.00-111.00 86.00-95.00 Boning 80-85 95.00103.50 104.00-113.00 85.00-95.50 Lean 85-90 92.00100.00 100.00-109.00 78.00-91.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 970-2435 lbs 112.50-120.00 per cwt, high dressing 122.00-131.50, low dressing 96.00-112.50. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yr old 11351322 lbs cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1650.00-1900.00 per head, 89 hd 3-6 yr old 8981130 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 2000.00 per head; 4-6 yr old 1070-1365 lb cows in 1st stage 1575.00-1675.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid 1101-1155 lb cows in2nd to 3rd stage 1475.00-1575.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 3-6 yr old 845-1345 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1200.001575.00 per head; 7 yr to short-solid mouth 895-1235 lbs cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1100.00-1375.00 per head. Medium 2 3 yr to short-solid mouth 715-1185 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 925.001275.00 per head, pkg 7 hd 47 yr old 1119 lb Hereford cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1325.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 1+ to 3 yrs 7291330 lbs 110.00-137.50 per cwt; 4-6 yrs730-1355 lbs 105.00-122.50 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 4-7 yr old 9301275 lb cows with 150-200 lb calves 1675.00-1925.00 per pair, pkg 5 pairs 5-7 yr old 1078 lb black baldie cows with 250 lb calves 2100.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 5 yr to broken-mouth 7501075 lb cows with 100-150 lb calves 1325.00-1450.00 per pair. Medium 2 3-7 yr old 600-850 lb cows with 100 lb calves 1025.00-1225.00 per pair.
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Spring Gospel Sing May 31st. Acoustic Essays, Lovan & Clark, Amy Wright & Friends, and The Jeff Sullivan Band. Meal 5:00 p.m., Show 7:00 p.m. Bluegrass festival, June 5 7. Meyerband, Big Mill, Big Creek, String Circle, Bob Hammons & Wildwood, Ozark Mtn. Grass, Big Creek, Spur of the Moment, & Flat C r e e k . w w w . w i x . c o m / hobabluegrass/home. 8882 5 6 - 8 8 3 5 . HOBA Bluegrass park, West Plains, MO. 5-21-14-2t-pd
BASEBALL CARDS – A collection started back in the 60s. Too many cards to inventory, but if interested please e-mail jplourde@socket.net and questions will be answered about the collection. There are a lot of complete sets of Topps cards that have never been opened but also older cards of possible value and albums. Good offers will be considered for any or all. 5-28-14-1t-SWC
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May windshield sale prices @ All In Auto Sales and Glass Repair: 87-96 F150 $135.00, 99-06 Silverado-Sierra $150.00, 02-07 TrailblazerEnvoy $145.00, Prices include labor. We also do safety inspections and insurance billing. Free pu and delivery in Mtn View and Willow Springs area. Call 417-2521524 4-30-14-4t-pd
Yard Sale May 30th & May 31st at the Mountain View United Methodist Church. The Youth group of Mountain View UMC will be holding a yard sale in the church Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. The proceeds will be used to support the Youth programs of the church. The church is located at 609 E. 5th Street in Mountain View, Missouri. Shop for bargains in air-conditioned comfort. 5-28-14-1t-acct
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Yard Sale Thursday, May 29th and Friday, May 30th, 206 East 1st Street, Mountain View. Blue canning jars, Wilton cake plans, old tins, WANTED! Used oil of any vases, corning ware cookkind. Will pick up and provide ware, meat grinder, tires 55-gallon drum or buckets. LT245-70-R16, shoes, Call 417-934-2805 and ask clothes, all sizes, books, for Dale or Nathan. DVDs, lots more! 12-12-12-tfn-acct 5-28-14-1t-pd CETUSA seeks Coordinators to place/supervise international high school students. Training, stipend, international travel opportunities. 1888-238-8721 email resume: patricia@cetusa.ORG Also seeking host families. 5-28-14-1t-SWC
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Route 17 in Texas County Reduced for Partial Overlay Route 17 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route W to the Howell County line. Weather permitting, work will be performed Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 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 (1-888-2756636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.
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