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Local clinic to participate in Give Ozarks 2017 Good Samaritan Care Clinic is participating in Give Ozarks 2017 event, a 24-hour online fundraising marathon taking place on May 9, 2017. Good Samaritan Care Clinic will raise funds for exterior improvements, repairs, and upkeep. Anyone can support our effort by making a secure donation at giveozarks.org/goodsamcare anytime from midnight to midnight on May 9, 2017. Good Samaritan Care Clinic will have the opportunity to win cash prizes throughout the day. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS and we welcome online gifts of any amount starting at $5. Past and present patients, volunteers, friends and community members are invited to the clinic on the eve of May 9, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Give Ozarks Open House. Refreshments will be served thanks to some very generous community sponsors, Good Samaritan volunteers, and patients! Cash donations of any size may be made at the clinic during the Give Ozarks Open House. Good Samaritan Care Clinic is an Agency Partner with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, which is hosting Give Ozarks along with presenting sponsor BKD Wealth Advisors; platinum sponsors, The Commerce Trust Co./ Coover Charitable Foundation, Edward Jones, the Musgrave Foundation and Ron and Janice Penney, along with numerous other sponsors. More than 150 Ozarks nonprofit agencies are participating in this event to raise both money and awareness of philanthropy in our region. Please follow our efforts and help share our story on social media on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts @ goodsamcare. You may contact the clinic at 417-934-6500 for more information!
Volume 111 - Issue 15
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Missouri
MSHP
2017 Flooding
Unprecedented amounts of rainfall struck Southern Missouri as West Plains, Willow Springs, Mtn. View, Van Buren and many other communities saw historic flood water levels. “This is the most water I have ever seen in Mtn. View and I have lived here for over 40 years,” stated a reader that stopped by Monday morning. Around 10 inches of rain fell in a period of six hours on Saturday. In preparation of the forecasted rainfall, the Missouri State Highway Patrol deployed 48 marine troopers, 30 rescue boats and a helicopter capable of water
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Major Kemp A. Shoun to retire
On April 27, 2017, at 11:32 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol Headquarters Troop B Headquarters began receiving multiple reports on its emergency line of a vehicle traveling southbound, in the northbound lanes, of U.S. Highway 63 near Jacksonville, MO. Two troopers responded to the area to search for the suspect vehicle. For the safety of the public, one trooper stopped the northbound traffic on U.S. 63 near the Moberly airport. The trooper also deployed ed/rescued 91 people during the flooding that occurred this spike strips to disable the vehicle if needed. The secSee Flooding on Page 2 weekend. (Photo courtesy of MSHP) ond trooper located the suspect vehicle near Cairo, MO. The vehicle was still traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. The vehicle continued to travel south in the northbound lanes of U.S. 63, and struck the spike strips, successfully disabling the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving while intoxicated-drugs and driving the wrong way West Plains - Highway 63 on a divided highway. The numerous calls from the public were instrumental in locating the suspect vehicle, preventing a crash, and removing an intoxicated driver from Missouri’s roadways. Captain James E. Wilt, the commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, encourages the public to contact the Troop B Headquarters anytime
rescue on Friday, April 20. Those troopers were involved in 30 water related calls and assisted/rescued 91 people. Officials at Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc. reported that approximately 2,600 members were without power due to the severe weather and unprecedented amounts of rainfall. For the first time, Howell-Oregon suspended restoration efforts in the evening hours of Saturday, April 29 due to the extreme conditions. Around that time almost all cell phone towers Swift Water Rescue - Missouri State Highway Patrol were down and so were land- troopers were involved in 30 water related calls and assist-
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Major Kemp A. Shoun, Executive Services Bureau, will retire effective May 1, 2017, as a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol after over 31 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Missouri.
MOST WANTED
Jacks Fork - USGS hydrologic technician Christopher RowWashington Street - The view at the end of Washington den verifies the accuracy of streamgage information at the Street overlooking the library and SBU on Saturday after- Jacks Fork River at Eminence, Missouri. (Photo courtesy of noon. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) Jarrett Ellis, USGS)
Major Kemp A. Shoun
Wrong way driver arrested
Howell Co.
Man arrested after stand-off
Shoun was appointed to the Patrol as a member of the 57th Recruit Class by Laura Wagner in September 1985. Upon Managing Editor graduation, he was assigned laura@mvstandard.com to Troop E, Pemiscot/New A man was taken into cusSee Retire on Page 7 tody after a stand-off in WilFeaturing Inserts low Springs. Streets were blocked off around Center Richard's Apple Market Street as members of the WilTown & Country Supermarket low Springs Police DepartInside the Standard ment, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Howell County Page 2 Local SWAT and the Howell SherPage 3 Events Listings iff's Department worked in Page 4 Business unison to contain and resolve Page 5 Obituaries Page 6 Reports the situation. Page 7 Reports It all began around 5:27 Page 8 School/Sports p.m. on Tuesday, April 25 Page 9 Health as the Willow Springs Police Page 10 Agriculture Page 11 Classifieds Department was dispatched Page 12 Advertisement to North Center Street in Willow Springs in reference to a Obituaries subject that had caused a disJudith Lynn (Heaberlin) Holpuch turbance and fired shots from his residence. Phone: 417-934-2025 Upon arrival officers conEmail: office@mvstandard.com tacted a man outside of his business next to North Center Copyright 2017 Mountain View Standard News, LLC Street and related that Mark Howell had come to his business accusing him of calling the police from a previous
incident. He stated that Howell was "going off" and he was attempting to calm him down. Howell returned to his residence and began throwing objects out of his window onto Center Street. Officers observed wood debris on the street and glass about the street and sidewalk. Howell's front door frame was broken and his door was not secured. A woman had walked over to his front door because he had thrown a wood block at her vehicle. While standing near the door, Howell had discharged a weapon inside through the door striking the sidewalk outside. Officers asked the female if she was injured, she related that something had struck her below her waist line on her right side but she said that she was not shot. At that point the two witnesses stated that they called the police. Due to officers previous contact with Howell they knew he had at least two weapons inside his residence,
a shotgun and a high powered rifle. At this point Troop G was contacted and assistance was requested from them in securing the area. Howell County SWAT Team was contacted and asked to respond to the scene as well. The streets surrounding Howell's residence were blocked off. While standing near the front door with WS officers and SWAT team members the front door was opened and verbal contact was made with Howell. At one point Howell had thrown an interior door at the officers outside. Finally Howell had moved close enough for the officers to rush in and take Howell out of the building. He was transported to Howell County Jail by a Howell County Deputy. Upon entering the building after the incident, officers observed a bullet hole in the lower area of the front door that appeared to have struck the sidewalk in front of the door. Upon checking inside
Mark Howell
officers located a Savage .308 Winchester lever action on the couch. There was a spent .308 cartridge in the chamber. Officers observed a New England 12-gauge single shot rifle in the living room on a rack on the floor with the breach open. Howell was arrested and charged with unlawful use of weapon, resisting arrest and unlawful use of weapon-discharging. He bonded out on Wednesday, April 26. The charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-256-2544 or local authorities. Israel Casares, age 36 Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. No bond. Chris J. Pietz, age 36 Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. No bond. Ethan D. Omary, age 25 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of passing bad check. Bond set at $5,000. Jamie L. Holt, age 38 Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance. Bond set at $4,500. (No photo available)
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Liberty showing signs of life as districts get closer by Brian Ingalls Sports Writer brian@mvstandard.com
After a three-game slump, it looked grim for Liberty Eagles baseball with road games against the always powerful Licking Wildcats and the 11-3 Plato Eagles, a team who finished last season in second-place in the State of Missouri. Yet despite losses the previous week to Willow Springs, Ava, and Cabool, the Eagles played like contenders, jumping out to a 5-1 lead over Licking, and coming within three-outs of upsetting Plato. Although both games ended in the loss column, 13-5 to Licking and 8-7 to Plato, Liberty suddenly was showing signs of life. “It may not look like it on the scoreboard, but we’re playing better baseball,” said Liberty Eagles Head Coach Allen Hedden, “I’m proud of the way we played this week. Devin pitched well vs Plato and gave us a chance to win that game. Koel Orchard is playing some great baseball with his bat and glove. Our bats are starting to come around and we’re scoring more runs vs good pitching. Our goal is to be playing our best baseball when districts start.” Coach Hedden may get his wish. Districts, which for Liberty features five teams from the South Central Association (SCA) plus the Licking Wildcats, will be held at Ava High School starting May 12. In the meantime, the Eagles have games scheduled at Bakersfield on May 4, the final home game against Koshkonong on May 8, and a road trip the next day against the Alton Comets. Liberty is arguably favored to win all three, allowing the Eagles who have already stepped up their game, to enter Districts on roll. It would be a gratifying way to end a season that has been a real fight all year longOn April 17, the Eagles had a forgettable day hosting the Willow Springs Bears. Willow Springs came into the game on a two-game win streak after one-run victories over both Cabool and Houston. The Bears stayed on a roll against Liberty thanks to good pitching. Only 25 batters went to the plate for Liberty. The Eagles got a triple from freshman Ethan Smith, but it was the only base-hit of the afternoon. Koel Orchard had a respectable day on the mound, pitching five innings and striking out five batters. Andrew Holden pitched the final two innings and struck out five more, but four errors by Liberty allowed the Bears to score a run here and a run there. The Bears led 7-0 by the sixth inning. The Eagles managed just one run in the sixth and Willow Springs took home the 7-1 victory. Three days later, the Ava Bears came to town after a 13-1 victory over Cabool. The Eagles put five hits together and got three runs the first inning and another in the second. Koel Orchard smashed a triple and scored twice. Sophomore Coltin Foster and junior Riky Williams added two base hits each. Unfortunately, most of
Liberty’s hitting and all their scoring disappeared after the second inning. Despite that, it was pitching struggles that doomed the Eagles. Four players took the mound for Liberty, giving up 14 walks and striking out just three. The result was 14 hits by the Bears and 18 runs. Ava scored twice in the first inning, three more times in the second, added six runs in the third, and five more in the fourth. By the end of the fifth inning, the Bears led 18-4, and the game was over. The third game of the stretch came on the road against a Cabool Bulldogs team that Liberty looked capable of beating. The Bears had scraped by Thayer 4-2 the week before, and had lost to Ava 13-1 in much the same way Liberty had. It was no surprise that after four innings, the game between Liberty and Cabool was knotted up in a 0-0 tie. Holden did much of the work on the mound for the Eagles, striking out seven in four innings. On the other side, Dalton Carder pitched for Cabool, striking out nine Eagles, and giving up just four hits. The big break for the Bulldogs came in the bottom of the fifth, when Cabool erupted for a 7-0 lead. The Eagles, who stranded six players on base for the afternoon, were unable to answer and three more runs gave the Bulldogs a 10-0 lead and the victory after six innings. With three losses in a row, the Eagles were in danger of folding up the tent, but opposite happened. On the road against two of the best teams on the schedule, Liberty threatened to shock everyone. The Eagles started by jumping out to a 5-0 lead against Licking. Smith had a double for Liberty, and the Eagles got base hits and runs from Orchard, Holden, Coltin Foster, and Coltin Weldon. A.J. Foster added another base hit, which included a 2 RBI’s. The Wildcats struck back in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs and taking a 7-5 lead. The Eagles’ scoring outburst wouldn’t return, however, and the Wildcats eventually pulled away for a 13-5 victory. Orchard pitched five innings for the Eagles, while Devin Hedden came in as relief for one inning. Hedden got his big chance against a State contender two days later at Plato. The Plato Eagles came into the game after winning six of their last seven, including three shutout victories. One of those was a frightening 23-0 destruction of Newburg. There would be no shut-out against Liberty. In fact, Plato was in trouble. Devin Hedden pitched the full game, giving up just five earned runs, striking out one, and allowing only three walks. When it was Liberty’s turn at the plate, the bats came alive early. Liberty posted 9 base hits, one of their highest totals of the season, including three from Orchard. It was a big day for the junior who added two stolen bases, and three runs to his stat sheet. Brenton Bush joined him with two stolen bases and a run scored. Freshman Zach
Stretch hit a base hit for an RBI, and Coltin Foster drove in two runs on a base hit. Liberty jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first inning. Plato closed the gap with a run in the second to make it 3-2, but Liberty scored three more runs in the top of the third for a 6-2 advantage. Plato responded with four runs in the bottom of the third to tie the game at 6-6. Liberty wasn’t finished, however, and scored one final run in
Flooding
lines making communication near to impossible. United States Geological Survey (USGS) crews recorded more than 20 preliminary record-high flood measurements in the Arkansas and White River basins, as well as in some urban areas. Additional historic peaks are expected throughout the lower part of the state over the next few days, as rainfall will likely continue in parts of the White River and Lower Mississippi River Basins. USGS crews are measuring high flood flows and verifying streamgage operations throughout the southern part of the state. The USGS is collecting critical streamflow data that are vital for protection of life, property and the environment. These data are used by the National Weather Service to develop flood forecasts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage flood control and local agencies in their flood response activities. There are 272 USGS-operated streamgages in Missouri that measure water levels, streamflow and rainfall. When flooding occurs, USGS crews make numerous streamflow measurements to verify the data the USGS provides to federal, state and local agencies, as well as to the public. The Current River at Montauk State Park was measured at 14 feet, which is 7 feet above floodstage. The Jacks Fork River near Mountain View was measured at almost 25 feet, which is 14 feet above floodstage. Mtn. View saw record level highs at Jam Up Creek shutting down parts of Elm, Marr and Washington Street. One swift water rescue was made on James Street where a single occupant had to be rescued from the roof of his truck. Mtn. View Assistant Police Chief Ellie Carson stated that Southern Hills Subdivsion sustained a large amount of damage as well as the areas of Cantrell and Webb Street. “There were numerous homes under water, some power outages and countless street closings Saturday.” As of Monday, May 1 Wade Street was still shut
the top of the fourth for a 7-6 lead. That’s where it stayed for two and a half innings. Liberty got within three outs of the upset, as Plato came to bat in the bottom of the seventh. But two runs later, Plato had escaped with an 8-7 victory. It wasn’t a victory for Liberty, but perhaps it was a start. With three winnable games up next, the Eagles might just get on a roll.
AGAINST WILLOW (BATTING): Smith 1 of 1, triple; (PITCHING) Orchard 5 innings, 3 earned runs, 5 K’s; Holden 2 innings, 1 earned runs, 5 K’s; AGAINST AVA (BATTING): Orchard 1 of 2, 2runs, triple; Holden 1 of 2; Williams 2 of 2, 1run; Coltin Foster 2 of 3, steal; Brenton Bush RBI, A.J. Foster 1run; (PITCHING): Smith 2.1 innings, K; Cooley 2 innings, 2 earned runs, K; Williams 1 inning; A.J. Foster 0.2 innings, K; AGAINST CABOOL (BATTING): Orchard 1 of 3, steal; Williams 2 of 2; Hedden 1 of 3; (PITCHING): Hold-
en 4 innings, 7 K’s; Orchard 1 inning K; AGAINST LICKING (BATTING): Orchard 1 of 4, 1run, 2 steals; Holden 1 of 3, 1run; Smith 1 of 3, double, 1run, RBI; Coltin Foster 1 of 3, 1run; Weldon 1 of 3, 1run, steal; A.J. Foster 1 of 3, 2 RBI’s; (PITCHING): Orchard 5 innings, K; Hedden 1 inning, 0 earned runs; AGAINST PLATO (BATTING): Orchard 3 of 4, 3runs, 2steals; Stretch 1 of 3, RBI; Williams 1 of 4; Hedden 1run; Coltin Foster 1 of 3, 2 RBI’s; Weldon 1 of 2; Bush 2 of 3, 1run, 2 steals; A.J. Foster 2 of 4, 2runs; (PITCHING): Hedden 6 innings, 5 earned runs, K.
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Briefing - Representatives Shawn Rhoads and Jason Smith met with West Plains city officials to discuss clean-up efforts and hear damage reports. (Photo: Standard/Brooks)
down to traffic. Monday morning city officials and local representatives held a meeting to assess the situation in West Plains. Everyone was optimistic in the wake of the flooding. Thanks to early response there were no fatalities reported in Howell County. Damage to homes, businesses and streets are widespread throughout West Plains. Representative Shawn Rhoads stated, “This is West Plains these people are all going to get out and help because that’s what we do. It’ll take some time to get back but we’ll be right back.” Numerous roads were closed due to the flooding and remain closed. Those in Howell County include: Route 142-Route E to Route FF Route UU-from Route 63 to east of CRD 2150 Route U-from Route UU to Route N Route 63-from West
Plains to south of Willow Springs, Mo. Route 17-from Mountain View to Route 160 Route N-Northwest of Mountain Grove; between Shady Oak Road and Peterson Road Route CC-from Dora, Mo. in Ozark County to Route AD in Howell County Route AP-from Route 14 to Route P Route Z-from Route P to Route 76 Shannon County: Route H-from Route 106 to Winona, Mo. Route KK-Piatt Road to Route K at Akers Route W Route NN Route 19-from CRD 324 to 19B; north of Round Spring and at Hurricane Creek at the Shannon/Oregon County line Route F Route 106-East of Eminence, Mo. and near Current River (east of Route H) to
west of Ellington in Reynolds County and from Alley Spring to Route E (due to slide) Route MM-Route 99 to CRD 651 Route T-at Spring Creek Route TT-Low Water Crossing located east of TT683 Route 99-at Spring Creek; north of Route MM Route M-from Route 60 to end of state maintenance “My thoughts are with all of the families and communities that have been affected by the widespread flooding in our state,” U.S. Senator Roy Blunt said. “I am grateful for all of the first responders and emergency management personnel who are working around the clock to keep people safe. With dangerous conditions expected to continue, and additional areas at risk, I will continue being in close contact with Governor See Flooding on Page 11
West Plains - Highway 63
Thank You
Thank you Mr. Waggoner for fixing my driveway and clearing the road (CR 3080) for other people to get in and out. There should be more people like you, thank you.
Mtn. View - Marr Street
Mtn. View - Bay Street
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Upcoming Events Mtn. View Municipal 3-Person Scramble The Mtn. View Municipal Golf Course will hold a 3-Person Scramble on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cost is $120 per team (does not include cart). Closest to pin cash prizes and longest putt cash prizes. Cash payout on all flights on all places. To sign up call the clubhouse at 417934-6959 or Jeremy at 417-331-9839.
Lifeguard classes set for May 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 The Missouri State University-West Plains University/ Community Programs (U/CP) Department will host three lifeguard courses in May at the West Plains Civic Center for those who would like to work at the West Plains Civic Center indoor pool or the City of West Plains’ outdoor aquatic center. The courses, set for May 18-19, 20-21 and 22-23, are part of the Jeff Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP). Candidates must pass a written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher, pass individual technical performance exams and pass simulation practical exams to qualify for licensing. There is a $121 fee for the courses, which covers an online course and test, a completion card and tuition costs. The first 12 students to register for each session will be accepted. Students must be 16 by May 31 to take the classes. Missouri State-West Plains Aquatics and Wellness Coordinator Keri Elrod said this is a great opportunity for area residents who may be interested in a summer job at the local pools to obtain the required ILTP certification. For more information or to register, call the U/CP office at 417-255-7966.
Upcoming Events at the Mtn. View Public Library The Mtn. View Public Library will feature new activities for the summer reading program beginning May 22, 2017. There will be a coding class for anyone who can read. Coding is what makes it possible to create computer software, apps and websites. Coding is the building blocks of the computer. This will be every Tuesday in June from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the library. The theme for summer reading is ‘Build a Better World’ and on Thursdays at 10 a.m. there will be a lot of building going on. Legos, items from around the house, boxes, bags and you can even try to build a Rube Goldberg puzzle. If anyone has gently used Legos, Tinker toys or other building items the library would love to have them. If you would like to donate something call the library at 417-934-6154.
‘Summer It Up’ at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center ‘Summer It Up’ at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center. Open to ages 5-12 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. The cost is $15 per day or $60 per week. More than one child $50 per week, per child. There will be youth center/city pool packages (ages 7 and up) for $12 per day or $60 per week. Your child will start off at the youth center, after lunch around 1 p.m. your child will be walked to the city pool and signed in. Parents will pick up their kids at the pool. Must be per-registered, summer program starts May 22, 2017.
Mtn. View Swim Team Sign Ups Going On Now! The Mtn. View Family Youth Center is now taking sign ups for swim team. Swimmers must be comfortable in water. Parents will be contacted with start date information. * Swim lessons will start in June, more information on this TBA. Contact for more information at 417-934-KIDS (5437).
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area
Wednesday May 3
Thursday May 4
Friday May 5
Saturday May 6
Sunday May 7
Monday May 8
Tuesday May 9
High: 56 Low: 43
High: 61 Low: 47
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417-362-0695 - Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550 for information Wednesday, May 3 Thursday, May 4 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Rotary Club of Mtn. View Mtn. View Senior Center will meet at Ron’s 7:30 a.m. Family Restaurant. Biscuits & Gravy at the 8:00 a.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Yoga with Vicki is offered until 9 a.m. Buttermilk for ladies ages 50 plus. biscuits and sausage These classes are gravy, $1.50 for a small modified to fit your and $2.00 for large, coffee needs. For details call included. 417-293-1184. Carry-out or dine-in The first class is free. 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - Story Time at the Line dancing at the Mtn. View Public Library Mtn. View Senior Center, - Arthritis Exercise at the beginners welcome, Mtn. View Senior Center no charge. 12:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Willow Springs Rotary Art Class with Gerri at the Club at Open Range. Mtn. View Senior Center Contact Teresa 4:00 p.m. Waggoner at Bingo at the Mtn. View 417-252-0316 VFW Hall. Games for information. start at 6:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Bingo at the LHS Boys Baseball game Mtn. View Healthcare at Bakersfield 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Tai Chi at the Girl Scouts: CadetteMtn. View Ambassador Senior Center (6-12 grade) 5:30 p.m. Spa Night - First Baptist Church 5:30 p.m. AWANAs. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. church starts Piyo at Champs Fitness on Tom Frommell at 6:15 p.m. with Memorial Drive in dismissal at 7:45 p.m. Mtn. View - Zumba at Champs 417-362-0695 Fitness on Tom Frommell 6:00 p.m. Memorial Drive in 2017-2018 Kindergarten Mtn. View parents and students 417-362-0695 meet and greet at Mtn. 5:45 p.m. View Elementary. All - Mtn. View Christian incoming kindergarten Church TEAM 412 (preschool thru 6th grade) students and their parents meet at the Mtn. View and The Journey youth Elementary Cafeteria group (junior high and Friday, May 5 high school). Doors open 7:00 a.m. at 5:45 p.m. Dinner Coffee & Billiards at the served at 6 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Classes start at 6:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - Narcotics Anonymous, Floor Exercises at the 6:30 p.m. at Mtn. View Senior Center Mothers Against 10:00 a.m. Methamphetamine Arthritis Exercise at the (MAM) 503 E. Main Street Mtn. View Willow Springs. For Senior Center information call 11:00 a.m. 417-469-0018 Tai Chi at the or 417-855-9113. Mtn. View Senior Center 6:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - MMA at Champs Fitness Hand to Foot Card Game on Tom Frommell at the Mtn. View Memorial Drive in Senior Center Mtn. View
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4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. LHS Girls Soccer - Zumba at Champs game vs. St. James Fitness on Tom Frommell 6:00 p.m. Memorial Drive in Skating & Open gym Mtn. View at the Mtn. View Family 417-362-0695 Youth Center until 10 p.m. - Yoga Classes at the MV For more information call United Methodist Church. 417-934-5437. $3 Call 417-247-7153 admission per child. for more information. Saturday, May 6 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. MMA at Champs Fitness - May Days 2017 craft on Tom Frommell and vendor expo at the Memorial Drive in Ferguson Building in Mtn. View Downtown Willow Springs 417-362-0695 until 3 p.m. Want to be a 7:00 p.m. vendor, call 417-469-5519 Mountain View Al-Anon for more information will meet Mondays at - Girl Scouts: 7 p.m. at the First Daisy-Ambassadors (K-12 Presbyterian Church, grade) “Give Back” located at 205 East 2nd Community Service at Street in Mtn. View. For Veterans Cemetery until more information call noon. Families and public 417-934-2682. are welcome to help Tuesday, May 9 spruce up the Veterans TBA Cemetery. Bring gloves, LHS Track & Field meet rakes, shovels, hoes, at West Plains (District wheelbarrows, weedeaters warm-up meet) and something to drink. 7:00 a.m. Sack lunch from 12 p.m. Coffee & Billiards at the to 1 p.m. at the hut. Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Skating & Open gym - Yoga at Champs Fitness at the Mtn. View Family on Tom Frommell Youth Center until 10 p.m. Memorial Drive in For more information call Mtn. View 417-934-5437. $3 417-362-0695 admission per child. - Yoga with Vicki is Sunday, May 7 offered for ladies ages 8:00 p.m. 50 plus. These classes Alcoholics Anonymous are modified to fit your and Al-Anon meetings at needs. For details call the Sacred Heart Church 417-293-1184. in Willow Springs. Call The first class is free. 417-469-5550 for 9:00 a.m. more information. Line Dancing at the Monday, May 8 Mtn. View Senior Center 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Floor Exercise at the - Mtn. View Chamber Mtn. View of Commerce weekly Senior Center meeting at the Mtn. View 10:00 a.m. Community Center. Call Arthritis Exercise at the 417-934-2794 for Mtn. View more information. Senior Center - Willow Springs Chamber 11:00 a.m. of Commerce. Call Tai Chi at the 417-469-5519 for Mtn. View information. The meeting Senior Center will be held at OP 4:30 p.m. Hall at the - LHS Boys Baseball game country club. vs. Koshkonong 12:30 p.m. - Yoga at Champs Fitness Hand to Foot Card Game on Tom Frommell at the Mtn. View Senior Memorial Drive Center in Mtn. View 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. LHS Boys Baseball Girl Scouts: Daisy-Brownie game at Alton (K-3rd grade) “Between 5:00 p.m. Earth and Sky” - LHS Girls Soccer game celebrating Earth Day. at Greenwood - Girl Scouts: Junior Troop (3rd-4th grade) Troop Action Project-Celebrating Earth Day 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View
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
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This week the Senate passed the 13 House Bills that make up Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget. The $27.8 billion budget must be to the governor’s desk by the constitutional deadline of May 5. House Bill 2, which provides funding for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, proved to be an issue about which many are passionate. While the Senate voted to approve $45 million, which will fully fund the foundation formula, the governor can still change the amount appropriated through a line item veto. It is important to note that revenue has been growing this year, but not by as much as needed to fully fund the current budget. While portions of the budget were passed without much debate, others like the allocation for managed care in our state took longer. The Senate also voted for expansion of managed care in the Department of Social Services’ budget. The plan would be used to provide services to approximately 750,000 Medicaid recipients starting on May 1. The health care portion of that department’s budget would cost more than $9.5 billion. Other budget highlights include increasing early childhood special education funding by nearly $12 million and $2 million of general revenue funds will be used for the Virtual Schools Program. The Senate’s budget would also restore a 1.5 percent provider rate cut to the Department of Health and Senior Services. The budget now goes before 10-member conference committee, made up of five members from each chamber. Once a compromise is reached, the budget will return to both chambers for final approval. While we tried to meet the needs of all 10 departments, the bottom line is we had to find savings somewhere. Luckily, we have a very capable Appropriations Committee and staff who were willing to spend long hours funding savings where they could and also find ways to make government more efficient. As always, I appreciate it when groups from around Missouri and from our community back home come to visit me at the Capitol. If you would like to arrange a time to come and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office at (573) 751-1882.
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With both Memorial Day and Independence Day just around the corner, the library’s display frames are again filled with photographs of our local military heroes. In honoring these brave men and their sacrifice, the display will continue at least through Independence Day. Stop by the library to see how many of these handsome young men you recognize and share your memories with us. New books to our branch this week include A Quilt For Christmas, Sandra Dallas; God’s Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty, non-fiction, Rice Broocks; The Christmas Clock, Kat Martin; Close Knit Killer, mystery, Maggie Sefton; and The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New, juvenile non-fiction, Marty Machowski. The Books/Movies/Audio Books-For-Sale book cart is always packed with bargains, so come check it out just inside the door of the library or outside the door during nice weather. The Summersville Friends of the Library group still has a few SUMMERSVILLE LIBRARY ROCKS book bags for sale, too! The Summersville Friends of the Library group meets at the library on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m. The next scheduled meeting will be on May 8 to plan our library’s 4th Annual Cowboy Roundup for June 3. Meetings are informal. New members are invited to join this active group in supporting and participating in the continuing growth of the Summersville Branch Library. Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download for Texas County Library patrons! To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, click on “e-books”, or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required. Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417-9325261 or toll-free 888-609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Birch Tree Alumni Banquet May 13
The Birch Tree Alumni Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the Birch Tree Elementary. Alumni and guest are requested to make reservations with Shirley Brown 573-292-3434 or Judy Barnes 573-292-3228.
MV Garden Club Flower Show canceled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mountain View Garden Club has cancelled the flower show scheduled for May 19-20, 2017.
Books purchased in memory of local teacher The following is a list of books was recently purchased in Memory of Pam Adams. • Wayside School is Falling Down – Class Pack of 10 Books • School Excuses Pack – Set of 3 Books • The Best Prank Ever • Race the Wild – Set of 5 Books • The Big Book of Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids • American Girl Contemporary, Set of 2 Books • Amelia Bedelia, On the Job • The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut – Set of 3 Books • Captain Pug, The Dog That Sailed the Seven Seas • The Black Lagoon Adventures – Set of 6 Books • Bizarre Birds • The Great Escape
• Lost in Time • The Fantastic Frame – Set of 2 Books The school purchased 57 books and those will be given to Birch Tree Elementary to benefit the students that knew Pam Adams. Thank you to everyone that contributed. • The Slug • Search for the Sea Monster • Living With Wolves • Nancy Drew, Movie Madness • Henry Huggins • Henry & Rigsby • Hamster Princess, of Mice and Magic • Ordinary Women Change the World – Set of 3 Books • 100 Things to Make You Happy • Secret Pizza Party • Smart Word Reader Pack – 2 Sets of 12 Books • Chicken in Space
Fighting for What’s Yours
Our tax code is a mess, and that’s putting it lightly. Multiple brackets. High rates. Special interest breaks everywhere. Rules and regulations that are too complicated to understand. It costs more and more each year just to do your taxes, let alone pay them. All of this drags people down and leaves them buried in paperwork and compliance problems. Instead of bringing jobs to America, our tax code is pushing jobs overseas. Even worse, the agency charged with overseeing all of this—the IRS—has repeatedly violated the trust of the American taxpayer. This week, President Trump laid out his plan to seriously overhaul our tax code and make the IRS as we know it today cease to exist. Like me, he knows that it is time to get Washington out of people’s paychecks and savings and fix our broken tax code. First, we must create a tax system that brings jobs to America. Hard-working Americans deserve a tax system that creates jobs here at home, not drives them overseas. Second, we are going to make taxes simple! Since 2001, the U.S. tax code has been changed nearly 6,000 times. That’s more than once a day. Right now, it costs Americans over four hundred and nine BILLION dollars to comply with our tax laws. It is ridiculous to have a tax code so complicated that people must PAY to find out how much they owe the federal government. We are going to cut out loopholes that increase confusion and keep rates artificially high. This will make the tax code dramatically simpler and fairer while also taking less money from families and job creators. On top of this, we will make it easier and more rewarding for families to save, invest, and plan for the future. Bottom line, the government should be taking the least amount of money from people as possible. Third, we are going to bust up the IRS. The IRS is an overgrown bureaucratic mess. I sent President Trump a letter asking him to fire the untrustworthy IRS Commissioner, John Koskinen. Koskinen refuses to be held accountable. He has lied to Congress, destroyed evidence we requested and worst of all, has completely ignored customer service. Less than half of all taxpayers who call the IRS for help are able to reach a live person and the wait time if you can reach someone is over 30 minutes. It’s unacceptable. We must give the IRS a single mission – taxpayer service. People who are employed by the IRS need to understand who they work for and that is you, the hard-working taxpayer. I know taxes have been a major burden in your life, and we must change that. Missourians work too hard every day for taxes to keep them from getting ahead and providing for their families. I am fighting for a simpler, fairer and flatter tax code that will bring jobs back to America and keep more money in your pocket!
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Mercy St. Francis plans more electrical updates on May 5 Brief power outages will impact weekend patient flow Mercy St. Francis Hospital’s second round of a major power upgrade is scheduled for the first weekend in May, and it’s likely to have a minor impact on patients over multiple days. Starting at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, there will be a 30-minute period when power will be shut off at the hospital’s electrical distribution center to allow
crews to begin work on the switchgear. During that outage, Mercy’s emergency room (ER) patients and caregivers will be moved to the hospital’s outpatient clinic area, about 100 feet away. “Patients who come to the ER during that brief period will be directed to where they need to go, which is near our surgery area,” said Cindy Tooley, Mercy St. Francis
Hospital administrator. “Our ambulances will also divert during that short time.” Once the back-up generator is connected, it will be business as usual in the ER until power crews wrap up. They’re expected to be finished by around 5 p.m. Sunday, May 7. At that time, the hospital will once again enter a 30-minute power outage while crews re-flip the mas-
TCMH Healthcare Foundation plans annual golf tournament Plans are underway for the twelfth annual Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation Charitable Golf Tournament at Oakwood Golf Course in Houston on Saturday, June 10th. The tournament is a two-person scramble, and a team can play for $120, which includes a cart, green fees, mulligans and lunch. Tee times are at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., and the tournament is limited to 40 teams. Prizes will be awarded in four flights with three places in each flight. The number of entrants in the tournament will determine prizes and flights. There will be many prizes awarded including a hole in one prize and prizes for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Entrants will also be eligible for door prizes. The TCMH Healthcare Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure the quality of healthcare services for children, women and men at TCMH. “The TCMH Healthcare Foundation golf tournament assists us in developing the
funds needed for our scholarship program, and it helps provide resources for capital projects,” Jay Gentry, TCMH Healthcare Foundation director, stated. The Foundation awards four $1,000 scholarships during the school year—two in the spring and two in the fall—given since 2006. The scholarships are awarded to students in the TCMH service area that are pursuing additional education in a healthcare field.
The Healthcare Foundation has awarded over $75,000 in scholarship funds since the scholarship program began. The Foundation is already accepting applications for two $1,000 scholarships and other Foundation administered scholarships that will be awarded for the fall academic semester. For more information, or to reserve a place in the tournament, contact Gentry at (417) 967-1377.
Fidelity Communications sponsors EPIC 2017 Fidelity Communications of West Plains, MO is a sponsor of Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) Small Business Week celebration “EPIC 17: Entrepreneur Potential and Innovation Collaboration 2017.” Their Supporting Sponsorship of EPIC shows their investment in the community and how they support entrepreneurs with their high speed inter-
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net. OzSBI’s “EPIC 17” will be May 2, 2017 during National Small Business Week. The event will feature two keynote speakers, roundtable sessions of local entrepreneurs called “Ozark Innovators”, 6 businesses competing in a pitch competition and a business mix & minglenetworking opportunity to mingle with area entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors. To register for EPIC go to www.ozsbi. com or call 417-256-9724.
Couple to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
ter switch to restore commercial power to the hospital. “That will also last about 30 minutes, and we’ll go on the same, brief divert as we did at the start of the project,” Tooley said. “The entire project could end sooner than planned, but we want patients to be prepared, as
Judith Lynn (Heaberlin) Holpuch
Judith Lynn (Heaberlin) band, Vernon “Bud” Hol- everyone she met. Her love Holpuch, 62, passed away puch, Jr.; children, Charlie for animals, sunshine and the (Marcia) Holpuch, Dana outdoors was infectious, as (Chris) Lehman, Holly (Da- was her laughter and song. vid) Rudolph, and Dale (JuA private and intimate cellie) Holpuch; one brother, ebration of life will take place Sid (Judy) Heaberlin; and at the family home. Cremamany grandchildren and great tion arrangements are under grandchildren, nieces and the direction of Yarber Mornephews. tuary, Mountain View. Judy started each day by For details, condolences or saying “Today is gonna be a flowers please contact the Rugood day.” Her love and care dolph residence. Online confor others was undeniable and dolences may be expressed at she made dear friends with www.yarbermortuary.com April 22, 2017, at her home Spring Fish Fry scheduled at in Mountain View, Missouri. Judy was born Decem- Mtn. View United Methodist Church ber 17, 1954 to Samuel and The Men’s Fellowship fried fish, fries, slaw, beans, Rose Heaberlin of Hunting- and members of the Moun- drinks and dessert. ton, West Virginia and later tain View United MethodThe church is located at moved to St. Charles, Illinois ist Church are hosting their 609 E. 5th Street in Mounwhere she met and married annual Spring Fish Fry on tain View, Missouri. The her cowboy, “Bud”. Friday, May 5, 2017, from 5 entrance to the Fellowship She was preceded in death p.m. to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall is at the back of the by her parents, brothers, Ray Hall. Proceeds from this din- building. and Sam, and two stepsons. ner support local charities. Donations will be appreciJudy is survived by her husThe dinner will consist of ated.
Church Directory APOSTOLIC Apostolic Evangelistic Center 404 WW Hwy., Mtn. View, MO
Church of God of Prophecy Summersville, MO 417-932-4559
Apostolic Temple Birch Tree, MO
EPISCOPAL All Saints Episcopal 107S. Curry, West Plains 417-256-2215
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Assembly of God Eminence, MO 573-226-5434 First Assembly of God Elm & Washington, Mtn. View 417-934-2324 Pine Hill Assembly of God Thomasville, MO 417-764-3699 BAPTIST Little Zion Baptist Church V Hwy. in Trask Pastor Robert Medley Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Birch Tree Baptist Birch Tree, MO 65438 573-292-3324
First Baptist Church Eminence, MO 573-226-3718 First Baptist Church Hwy 60, Mtn. View 417-934-2621 Pastor: Dr. John Noble
100th Birthday - Emily Cunnington of Mtn. View invites her friends and neighbors to help her celebrate her 100th birthday. The party will be held at the Mtn. View United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. No presents please but lets “shower” her with birthday cards. Cards can be sent to: Mtn. View United Methodist Church for Emily Cunnington, P.O. Box 151, Mtn. View, MO 65548.
Raised garden bed completed thanks to Whestone Boys Ranch
Volunteer Effort - The Whetstone Boys Ranch completed a project at the Mtn. View Community Garden on Wednesday, April 12. The young men worked on one raised garden bed which will be used for anyone with a handicap wishing to garden. The group of young men worked all day on the project. This is the second raised garden bed that the Whetstone Boys Ranch has installed for the Mtn. View Community Garden. The Mtn. View Community Garden would like to thank the Whetstone Boys Ranch for all their hard work. (Photo submitted by Robley Weakley)
end, and Mercy security will also step up monitoring. “We’re incredibly thankful for the assistance from the City of Mountain View and its utility and police departments, as well as Mercy Emergency Medical Services and co-workers,” Tooley said.
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Chapel Hill Church W Hwy. Mtn. View 417-934-6971
Thomas “Red” and Betty Bass will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married May 9, 1952 in Hardy, AR. They have five children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The couple now resides in Topeka, Kansas.
well as our co-workers. The collaboration so far has been seamless.” This is the second phase of a project that started last September; this go-round, crews will ensure that infrastructure upgrades are sound. Routine outpatient services will not be conducted through the week-
First Baptist Church Summersville 417-932-4579,4877 Winona Christian N Hwy. 19, Winona 573-325-4616 CHURCH OF CHRIST Mtn. View Church of Christ 115 Ward Avenue 417-247-6742 Sunday Morning: 10:15 a.m. Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Little Zion Baptist Church Hwy 60 to Trask, South on V Hwy, on right - 417-934-2613 FUNDAMENTAL Bible Baptist Church Summersville, MO 417-932-4913 Oak Grove Baptist Church Y Hwy off 99 S. Birch Tree 573-292-3235 Valley Center Baptist Church Summersville, MO 417-932-4024 Pioneer Baptist Church Hwy 60 E. Birch Tree, MO 573-292-3299 CATHOLIC St. John Vianney Catholic 808 St. Hwy. Y, Mtn. View, MO 417-934-2649 Mass Times: Sunday 10:30am Saturday 4:00pm St. Sylvester Catholic Hwy. 19, Eminence, MO 417-934-2649 Mass Times: Sunday 8:00am Saturday 7:30pm CHRISTIAN Mountain View Christian Church Hwy. 17 South, Mtn. View 417-934-6843 Pastor Brian Ingalls Summersville Christian Summersville, 417-932-5200
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 205 East 2nd Street, Mtn View Morning Worship: 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Diane Cooke AA Meeting in Basement, every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. SEVEN DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist 314 N. Walnut, Willow Springs 417-469-2090 or 417-259-3585 OTHERS: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 300 East Third Street Mountain View, MO Sacrament - 10:00 a.m. 417-934-0715 Grace Believers Church 8357 CR 3140, Mtn. View Sunday School-10am Sunday Worship-11am Sunday Evening-6pm Wednesday Evening-6pm Daniel Woolsey Clear Springs Church Y Hwy, 15 mi N of Mtn View
Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 1051 Preacher Roe, West Plains 417-256-3407
Pilgrim Rest Community Church OO Hwy. off 60 East
Oak Lawn Church of God Y Hwy. 12 mi. N of Mtn. View 417-932-4457
METHODIST Birch Tree United Methodist Birch Tree, MO 573-226-3670 Services: 8:15 a.m. Pastor: Josh Ritzheimer
Church of God of Prophecy Old Hwy. 60, Montier Sunday School - 10am Worship Service - 11am Sunday Night - 6:00pm Pastor: Melvin Snethern
County Line Penecostal Hwy 99, 8 mi. S of Birch Tree 573-292-3600
Glorybound Community Church Corner of CR 2980 & 1950, Hutton Valley, MO Sunday School 10 am, Worship 11 am, Sunday 5:00 pm, Thursday 6:00 pm
MENNONITE Berea Mennonite Community 2mi N of FF Hwy off 60 at Birch Tree 573-292-3018
Church of God of Prophecy Highway 99, Birch Tree, MO 573-292-3562 Pastors Gary & Millie Larsen
Blackpond Church HC3 Box 154-B, Birch Tree, MO 417-764-3264
LUTHERAN St. Paul Lutheran Church, ELCA 291 Kentucky, West Plains, MO Broadway & Bypass 63 417-256-6685
CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God Pastor: Robin McCollough 205 E. 5th Street 417-934-2747 Sunday Morning: 10:30 a.m.
Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene 4th & Pine, Mtn. View
Pentecostal Church of God East 3rd Street & Marr, Mtn. View 918-440-8085 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Rick L. Krietemeyer
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Teresita, MO - 417-770-6731 Pastor: Josh Ritzheimer Services: 9:30 a.m. Mtn. View United Methodist 609 E. 5th Street, Mtn View Pastor: Josh Ritzheimer PENTECOSTAL Faith Bible Chapel Pastor Garry Donn Clemens, Sr. W. Hwy. 60, Mtn. View 573-953-1330
Forest Dell Community Church 6 miles S on 17, 1 mi East on 2660 Gravel Ridge Community Church 8807 CR 2960, Mtn. View Sun 9:30am Wed 7pm Church of God N Hwy. Pomona, 417-256-8990 Saturday 11 a.m. Pastor: George Edmontson Victory Chapel Peace Valley, MO Services: 9:45 Nolan & Lillian Wilkins Shepherd’s Table 8183 Hwy. 60, Mtn. View Pastor: Bill Miller Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Evening 7:00 p.m.
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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
INCIDENTS Saturday, April 15, 2017 A female subject reported to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office that she had received a text message communication from a person that she has a full order of protection from. Charges have been forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office. Monday, April 17, 2017 A male subject walked into the Howell County Sheriff’s Office to make a report of fraud. The male subject said an unknown person made a wire transfer from his account in the amount of six thousand and thirty dollars into an unknown account. At this time this case remains open. A female subject reported that a set of vehicle license plates had been taken from her residence located at State Route CC. An investigation remains open at this time. A female subject reported someone stole a cell phone from her residence. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Deputy Matthew Roberts was dispatched to a report of an unresponsive male with CPR in progress. Dispatch advised the address was CR 3390 in Peace Valley. Upon arrival EMS crews notified deputies that the male was a hospice patient and that he was deceased. A male subject reported someone known to him has stolen his personal information and fraudulently filed a federal tax return. The case remains open pending further investigation. Deputies were dispatched to an address on State Route Z in Willow Springs for a report of a previously occurred domestic altercation. The matter is still under investigation. COMMITMENTS Monday, April 17, 2017 Woneka Ann Williams, 46 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Susan Nicole McInturff, 35 of Harrison, AR was booked for a court ordered commitment. David Lee Greenough, 54 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. ARRESTS Sunday, April 16, 2017 Sonya Fawn Flynn, 49 of Thayer was arrested on a Howell County warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree and armed criminal action. She is currently being held
Douglas County Sheriff's Department Report
During the week of March 31 through April 6 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to 83 Calls for service and booked 15 inmates into the Douglas County Jail. Melissa Evans, age 43 of Ava, was arrested on April 2 on a Douglas County warrant for possession of a controlled substance and a warrant for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Evans turned herself into the Douglas County Jail on April 2 and is currently being held on a $10,000 cash only bond. The charges stemmed from a search warrant served by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in December of 2016. PollyAnn Tinker, age 42 of Denlow was arrested by Deputy Kobby Roberts on March 31 on a warrant was issued for domestic assault-1st degree, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. Bond was set at $20,000 or 10%. At the time of the offense Tinker was out of prison on parole and has since been sent back to the Department of Corrections. During the weeks of April 12, 2017, through April 20, 2017, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to 119 Calls for service and booked 23 inmates into the Douglas County Jail. On April 12, a warrant was issued for Courtney J. Smith age 26, for 2nd degree burglary and misdemeanor stealing stemming from a case worked by Deputy Stroud in which he recovered a stolen Sony video camera and a Kindle. The stolen property was returned to the Goodhope Nazarene Church. On April 15, Ester Terry, age 57, was arrested on a warrant issued in 2015 for possession of controlled substance with a bond of $15,000, 10% cash or surety, as well as CPS Supervision. Subject bonded from our agency. On April 17, Douglas County received information in correlation with a stolen property case that Ava Police Department was working. In a joint effort, Stetson Levelle, age 20, was arrested on felony charges of burglary and stealing. Levelle’s bond was set at $15,000, 10% cash or surety and bonded from our facility.
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mountainviewstandard.com on a $10,000 bond. Monday, April 17, 2017 Aaron Lane Johnson, 37 of West Plains was arrested Brian Dewayne Lawrence, 45 of West Plains was arfor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a rested on a Howell County warrant for driving while $500 bond. revoked/suspended. He is currently being held without bond. Frankie Lee Roberts, 54 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled substance and possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held on a $15,000 bond. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports are printed directly off Norma Virginia Rabun, 45 of Mtn. View was arrested reports provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges on a Texas County warrant for failure to register motor set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are vehicle/trailer annually with DOR and failure to appear. presumed innocent until proven guilty. She is currently being held on a $71. ARRESTS Ryan Dale Pettitt, 21 of Willow Springs was arrested Rose M. West, 36 of Poplar Bluff was arrested on Monday, on a Willow Springs warrant for failure to appear and April 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Howell County for a felony Clay County a Douglas County warrant for failure to appear. He is Arkansas warrant drugs; felony Butler County warrants for dugs currently being held on a $429.50 bond. and non-support; possession of marijuana. He was taken to the Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. Joseph A. Spence, 37 of Mtn. View was arrested on Tuesday, Symone Carrie Drake, 39 of West Plains was arrested April 25 at 7:31 a.m. in Howell County for misdemeanor traffic on a Howell County warrant for failure to appear-domeswarrants (x5) through the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office. He tic assault-3rd degree. She is currently being held on a was taken to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office where he is be- $2,000 bond. ing held on bond. Gabrielle Lee Dickinson, 20 of Caulfield was arrested Daniel L. Rictor, 23 of Salem was arrested on Tuesday, April on a Howell County warrant for delivery of controlled 25 at 12:09 p.m. in Texas County on a felony Texas County warrant for larceny. He was taken to the Texas County Jail where he substance. She is currently being held on a $15,000 bond. James Michael Smith, 44 of Branson was arrested on a is being held on bond. Howell County warrant for stealing-misdemeanor. He is Vernon J. Holpuch, 36 of Laurel was arrested on Friday, April currently being held without bond. 28 at 10:26 a.m. in Howell County for possession of marijuana; Diane Marie Collins, 36 of West Plains was arrested on possession of drug paraphernalia; speeding. He was cited and later released. a Howell County warrant for assault-1st degree. She is William C. Wiese, 29 of West Plains was arrested on Sunday, currently being held without bond. April 30 at 5:05 p.m. in Howell County for West Plains Police Jose Guillermo Gonzales, 32 of West Plains was arrestDepartment warrant for possesion of synthetic narcotics; Willow ed on a Howell County warrant for burglary-1st degree. Springs Police Department warrant for property damage. He was He bonded out on 4-18-17 and is to appear in court on taken to the West Plains Police Department where he is being 5-1-17. held without bond. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Amanda N. Morris, 28 of Branson was arrested on Monday, Nathaniel Clark Wester, 36 of Birch Tree was arrested May 1 at 1:47 a.m. in Douglas County for felony possession of on a Howell County warrant for unlawful use of a weapcontrolled substance; misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug on. He was transported to the Missouri Department of paraphernalia; misdemeanor warrant-Taney County. She was taken to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office where she is being Corrections on 4-19-17. held on bond. Damien Eric Short, 35 of Mathias, WV was arrestACCIDENTS ed on a Howell County warrant for failure to appear/ A one-vehicle accident occurred on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:15 non-support. He bonded out on 4-19-17. p.m. in Ozark County on Hwy. 95, 2 miles South of Wasola. AcRandi Lynn Dye, 37 of Willow Springs was arrested cording to reports a 2005 Chevrolet Truck operated by Steven on a Howell County warrant for probation violation-posR. Miller, 27 of Mtn. Grove was traveling Southbound when the session of a controlled substance. She bonded out on driver failed to negotiate a curve and overturned. The driver was taken by Ozark County Ambulance to Cox South Hospital in 4-19-17. Carrie Corine Drake, 39 of West Plains was arrested Springfield with moderate injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, on a Howell County warrant for failure to appear-doNatasha L. Miller, 28 of Mtn. Grove was pronounced deceased mestic assault-3rd degree. He bonded out on 4-19-17 at 8:55 p.m. by acting Coroner Sheriff Darren Reed. According to reports Steven was not wearing his safety device and Natasha and is to appear in court on 5-1-17. was. The vehicle sustained total damage and was removed fro the Jessica Marie Cody, 22 of Dora was arrested on a Cape scene by Jim’s Towing of Ava. The accident was investigated Girardeau warrant for passing bad check. She bonded by Trooper A.R. Johnson and assisted by Trooper J.M, Kenyon out on 4-19-17. and Sgt. B. Talik of the Crash Team. This was Troop G’s fourth Aleisa Marie Lindberg, 30 of West Plains was arrestfatality of 2017 compared to 14 in 2016. ed on a Howell County warrant for failure to appear. A two-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, April 27 at 7:40 She bonded out on 4-19-17 and is to appear in court on a.m. in Howell County on CR 3740, 6 miles West of Mtn. View. According to reports a 2002 Ford Escort, operated by Devon B. 5-22-17. Devin Kyle Cooper, 21 of Mtn. View was arrested on Mendenhall, 18 of Mtn. View was traveling Eastbound when he a Howell County warrant for possession controlled subcrossed the center of the road and struck a 2000 Pontiac, operatstance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; unlawful ed by Leslie L. Lamborn, 46 of Mtn. View head-on. Lamborn was transported by ambulance to Ozark Medical Center in West possession of drug paraphernalia and operated motor vePlains with moderate injuries. A passenger in the Escort, Trys- hicle in a careless and imprudent manner. He is currently tan M. Mendenhall, 15 of Mtn. View sought her own medical being held without bond. treatment of her minor injuries. According to reports no one was wearing their safety devices. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage and were removed by the owner. The accident was investigated by Trooper J.S. Cunningham. A two-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, April 27 at 4 p.m. in Howell County at the intersection of Hwy. 63 and MO Route N. According to reports a 2004 Jeep Cherokee operated by Christopher L. Austin, 28 of Willow Springs struck a 2016 Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Chevrolet Silverado operated by Lee Ann Wheeler, 49 of Pomo- Department and are public record. Persons arrested for na causing it to overturn and come to rest in the median. Wheeler criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are was transported by Willow Springs Ambulance to Ozarks Medi- merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until cal Center in West Plains with serious injuries. She was reported- proven guilty. CITATIONS ly wearing her safety device. The Silverado sustained total damMonday, April 24, 2017 age and the Cherokee sustained extensive damage. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by Midway Towing of Pomona. Chantry James Davis, 26 of Eminence was issued a The accident was investigated by Trooper C. Boatright and as- citation for failure to yield right of way. sisted by Msg. R.T. Reese, Cpl. R.D. Vaughan and Trooper M.A. Friday, April 28, 2017 White. Heather L. Mendenhall, 36 of Poplar Bluff was isBOAT/DROWNING INCIDENTS sued a citation for knowingly driving while license is A drowning incident occurred on Tuesday, April 25 at 10 a.m. revoked/suspended. in Crawford County at Crabtree Road, 1 1/2 miles North of DaINCIDENTS visville on the Huzzah Creek. According to reports the subject Monday, April 24, 2017 thru Monday, May 1, 2017 was riding an ATV and attempted to cross a low water crossA report was taken from Town & Country of shoplifting and drowned. Franklin D. Aaron, 60 of Steelville was proing. nounced deceased at the scene by Coroner Hutson at 11:30 a.m. A report was made of shoplifting. The suspect was arThe next of kind has been notified. The incident was investigated by Cpl. B.S. Silverthorn. rested on scene and issued a citation. A drowning incident occurred on Saturday, April 29 at 2:34 A report was made of a male subject performing a felp.m. in Christian County on Hwy. K, 1.6 miles South of Clever. ony amount of shoplifting at the Mtn. View Walmart. According to reports Madelaine H. Krueger, 72 of Billings was A report was made of a male running through the alley a passenger in a vehicle that was swept away by water. Her hus- way of Oak Street and breaking windows by throwing band attempted to rescue her as the vehicle was being swept away rocks. by rushing water. When the water receded the vehicle was in a Officers were dispatched to the apartments on 7th field off of Highway K. Krueger was pronounced by the Stone Street to help EMS with an elderly man who had fallen. County Coroner John Cunnynghan. The incident was investigatOfficers were dispatched to a domestic on Stub Street. ed by Cpl. D.H. Brown and assisted by Cpl. D.S. Rice, Trooper Upon arrival both parties were already separated. The D.B. Adamson and the Clever Fire Department. A drowning incident occurred on Sunday, April 30 at 1:53 a.m. male subject agreed to leave the residence. in Pulaski County at Buffalo Road, 2 miles West of Crocker. AcOn 4-24-17 officers were dispatched for a report of a cording to reports Gideon Jenkins, 18 of Richland attempted to two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 60 and cross a low water crossing. His vehicle was swept away by flash Elm. Upon arrival he met with both parties to see if eiflood waters. He was pronounced deceased by Deputy Coroner ther needed medical attention, to which neither did. OfChristopher Hendrix. The incident was investigated by Trooper ficers then asked what happened and the driver of the P.V. Volkmer and assisted by Sgt. K. Merseal, Cpl. B.S. Silver2001 Ford Focus, Chantry Davis of Eminence advised he thron, Cpl. J. Riley, Trooper J. Baughman, Trooper D.W. Pfeifer believed the 1996 Ford operated by David L. Stevenson and the Crocker Rural Fire Department. A drowning incident occurred on Sunday, April 30 at 4 p.m. of Mtn. View was turning right onto Elm Street and he in Jefferson County on Bellews Creek at Mimi Mountain Road went ahead and turned left onto Elm Street in front of the on the Big River. According to reports Clifford H. Brandt, 77 Ford. Stevenson advised he was unable to stop in time of Hillsboro went down to Bellews Creek, lost his balance and as the Focus turned in front of him. Vehicles came to slipped into the water. The incident was investigated by Cpl. J.M. rest near the median where the traffic light pole sits. The Hurt and assisted by Cpl. C.A. Bowles. accident was investigated by Officer Travis Wilbanks.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings
Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - April 24 thru May 1 Information in this section relates to filings made in the 37th Judicial Circuit Court, which presides over Howell, Shannon, Carter and Oregon Counties. Unless cases have officially been disposed, filings against any person or persons do not in any way imply guilt or liability. These filings are a part of public record provided as a public service to communities in the district.
HOWELL COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Kayla D. Delling of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Randall A. Ross of Memphis, TN; Rachel A. Kolasinski of Memphis, TN; Ethan D. Omary of West Plains; Justin R. Watkins of Dora; Delivery Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Harlan S. Gipson of Poplar Bluff; James J. Silva of Westminster, CO; Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Kayla D. Delling of West Plains; Tarra A. Hackworth of West Plains; Stealing-4th Or Subsequent Stealing Offense Within 10 Years (Felony): John William Bullock of Willow Springs; Receiving Stolen Property (Felony): Dustin G. Fisher of Winona; Unlawful Use Of Weapon-Discharge Into Home, Motor Vehicle Or Other Transpo (Felony): Mark A. Howell of Willow Springs; Unlawful Use Of Weapon-Exhibiting (Felony): Jonathan R. Valbert of West Plains; Dylan Blake Saltkill of West Plains; Mark A. Howell of Willow Springs; Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Bo B. Kenslow of West Plains; Property Damage-1st Degree (Felony): Matthew R. Gavlak of West Plains; Passing Bad Check (Felony): Robert L. Dobyns of Willow Springs; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony (Felony): Mark A. Howell of Willow Springs; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree (Felony): Daniel R. Lasart of Mtn. View; Dominique S. Hood of Summersville; Possession Of Marijuana/ Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 11-35 Grams (Misdemeanor): David L. Mileage of Lincoln, NE; Dustin J. Phillips of Springfield; Bobby W. Shown, Jr. of Swifton, AR; Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Bobby W. Shown, Jr. of Swifton, AR; Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult (Misdemeanor): Carla Jones Lambeth of West Plains; Dustin L. Newton of West Plains; Charles L. Croney of West Plains; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Matthew R. Gavlak of West Plains; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): David L. Greenough of West Plains; Domestic Assault-4th
Degree-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Chantel L. Drake of West Plains; Deborah R. Robertson of Willow Springs; Berva E. Davis of West Plains; Charles L. Croney of West Plains; Wesley Alan Simpson of West Plains; DWI-Drug Intoxication (Misdemeanor): Jose G. Gonzales of West Plains; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Jessica D. McDonough of Willow Springs; DWI-Alcohol-Prior Offender (Misdemeanor): Ashley D. Hale of West Plains; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest, Detention Or Stop (Misdemeanor): Jessica D. McDonough of Willow Springs; Property Damage-2nd Degree (Misdemeanor): Tricia A. Claghorn of West Plains; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Bryon K. Brooks of Mtn. View; Jordan C. Brinkley of West Plains; Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Proper Class Of License/Endorsement (Misdemeanor): Bryon K. Brooks of Mtn. View; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): David L. Mileage of Lincoln, NE; Leaving Scene Of Motor Vehicle Accident-Injury, Property Damage Or 2nd Offense (Felony): Jessica D. McDonough of Willow Springs; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Ashley D. Hale of West Plains; Benjamin Harrison of West Plains; Richard L. Hoffman of Willow Springs; Jordan C. Brinkley of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Jill K. Conner of West Plains; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident (Misdemeanor): Jose G. Gonzales of West Plains; Operate Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Richard L. Hoffman of Willow Springs; Jill K. Conner of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): David L. Mileage of Lincoln, NE; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Benjamin Harrison of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Jose G. Gonzales of West Plains; Benjamin Harrison of West Plains; Richard L. Hoffman of Willow Springs; Dissolution With Children: Samantha Jo Johnson of West Plains vs. Zachary Johnson of Ava; Danielle Rose Corley of Willow Springs vs. Robert Joseph Corley of Vinita, OK; Small Claims Over $100: Luther Barton Smalley of West Plains vs. Allisa C. Terry of Branson;
Breach Of Contract: Heights Finance Corp. of Columbia vs. Kristin Jean Hyink of Grand Rapids, MI; Capital One Bank (USA) NA of Norcross, GA vs. Clifford E. Palmer of West Plains; Suit On Account: Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Mikayla Green of Willow Springs; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Stephanie A. Fine of West Plains; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Rachel Roberts of West Plains; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Michael Ehret of Caulfield; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Tiffany Frunzi of West Plains; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Laura Eades of West Plains; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Mike Reese of West Plains; LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Kelly Johnson of Mtn. View. SHANNON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Megan D. Mackley of Potosi; Kenneth H. Ferguson of Eminence; Jeffery L. McCrone of Mtn. View; Non-Support, Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support (Felony): Clinton D. Barnes of Winona; Possession Of Marijuana/ Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less (Misdemeanor): Jessica Marie Gardiner of Winona; William W. Wilkins of Summersville; Possession Of Marijuana/ Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less-Prior Drug Offense (Misdemeanor): Joellen Taylor of Eminence; Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Jessica Marie Gardiner of Winona; Joellen Taylor of Eminence; William W. Wilkins of Summersville; Patrick A. Grafton of Birch Tree; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Donny R. Gall of Mtn. View; Erik L. Yarber of Birch Tree; Patrick A. Grafton of Birch Tree; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Nikki L. Redman of Winona; Debra O. Davis of Birch Tree; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsbility-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Cody L. Pendegraft of Birch Tree; Rebecca A. Kapp of Winona; Devon A. Waid of Birch Tree; Patrick A. Grafton of Birch Tree; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility-2nd/Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Kenneth G. Underwood of Birch Tree; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Donny R. Gall of Mtn. View; Failed To Equip Motor Vehicle/Motor Drawn Vehicle With Rear License Lamp/To Illuminate License 50 Feet (Misdemean-
or): Jessica Marie Gardiner of Winona; Fail To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection (Misdemeanor): Erik L. Yarber of Birch Tree; Operate Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Erik L. Yarber of Birch Tree; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Kenneth G. Underwood of Birch Tree; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Randall Matthew Smith of Cullman, AL; Operating Unregistered ATV (Infraction): Jessica Marie Gardiner of Winona; Joellen Taylor of Eminence; Erik L. Yarber of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Heather M. Mora of Willow Springs; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Keith William Ellebrecht of Williamsville; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Allan Leopold Stewart of Roswell, GA; Steven Floyd Lynxwiler of Ellsinore; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Joy Neff Rider of Highlandville; Bailey Gene Friend of Doniphan; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Nikki L. Redman of Winona; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Randall Matthew Smith of Cullman, AL; Christy Ray Bruton of Mtn. View; Michael A. Stark of Birch Tree; Kenneth G. Underwood of Birch Tree; Elicia Marie Cantrell of Birch Tree; Devon A. Waid of Birch Tree; Donny R. Gall of Mtn. View; Cody L. Pendegraft of Birch Tree; Zachary T. Wilhelm of Mtn. View; Kenneth G. Underwood of Birch Tree; Jeffrey Wayne Ladd of Bonne Terre; Debra O. Davis of Birch Tree; Patrick A. Grafton of Birch Tree; Suit On Account: Wakefield & Associates, Inc. of Jefferson City vs. Quintin Saunders of Eminence. CARTER COUNTY Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/ Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Thomas J. Williams of Van Buren; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Felony): Rhonda Wilson of Doniphan; Assault-1st Degree Or Attempt (Felony): Earl D. Davidson of Grandin; Armed Criminal Action (Felony): Earl D. Davidson of Grandin; Unlawful Use Of Weapon-Exhibiting (Felony): Earl D. Davidson of Grandin; Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm (Felony): Earl D. Davidson of Grandin; Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree-1st Offense-No Sexual Conduct (Felony): Earl D. Davidson of Grandin; Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Mark Allen Williams of Van Buren; Stealing-$750 Or More (Felony): Mark Allen Williams of Van Buren; Non-Support, Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support (Felony): Harley Michael Grubb of Van Buren; Suit On Account: LVNV Funding of Greenville, SC vs. Jesse Conn of Ellsinore;
Metal Alloy Reclaimers, Inc. of Kansas City, KS vs. Verity Industries LLC of Ellsinore. OREGON COUNTY Fugitive From Out Of State (Felony): Marc Anthony Shirley of Thayer; Tampering With Motor Vehicle-1st Degree (Felony): Jeff Coley of Thayer; Forgery (Felony): Tyler R. Prewett of Alton; Possession Of Marijuana/ Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less (Misdemeanor): Justin Lee Hale of Thayer; Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Justin Lee Hale of Thayer; Car/Motorcycle/Truck Under 18,000 Pounds Fol-
lowed Another Vehicle Too Closely (Misdemeanor): Patrick Bryar Trevino of Alton; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Dillon Everette Harrington of Alton; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Patrick Bryar Trevino of Alton; Small Claims Over $100: H.A. Cover And Sons Wholesale Lumber Co., of Thayer vs. RLH Construction LLC of Salem, AR; Suit On Account: Cavalry SPV I, LLC of Overland Park, OH vs. Clifford Liniermann of Thayer.
Since 2012, the number of fatal motorcycle crashes has resulted in 475 deaths – 122 of those deaths occurred last year alone. Motorcyclists have already begun hitting the road this spring, and more will be out soon with beautiful May weather just around the corner. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind all motorists to “Watch for Motorcycles” in hopes of preventing motorcycle crashes, injuries and deaths on Missouri roadways. A single motorist fatality is one too many, let alone the 122 motorcyclist deaths that we saw in Missouri last year,” said Mike Right of AAA – Auto Club of Missouri. “All drivers can help bring those numbers down by making sure all basic safety rules are followed on our roads, like using turn signals, not driving impaired or distracted and using the safety tools available to you such as safety belts and helmets.” Other safety tips for drivers include:
- Allowing a safe following distance of three or four seconds when following a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough space to maneuver or stop in an emergency, - Always checking your blind spots before changing lanes and moving through intersections and Safety tips for motorcyclists include: - Making sure you have completed training at one of the 29 available training locations in Missouri that can be found at www.mmsp.org, - Positioning yourself in the lane to be most visible to other drivers, - Making sure your passenger is also wearing the proper protective riding gear and - Wearing brightly colored protective gear or having reflective tape or stickers on your motorcycle for additional visibility. For more information, visit www.saveMOlives.com or on social media at Save MO Lives.
The South Central Solid Waste Management District recently held four household hazardous waste collection events in the region, as well a document shredding event. There were more than 175 cars for the events. Another set of events is tentatively scheduled for the fall, for those unable to attend the aforementioned events. These events are to be held consecutively in West Plains, Ava, Mountain Grove, and possibly Mountain View. District Coordinator, Jerry North would like to extend a thank you for those in attendance, despite the inclement weather. Electronic Waste collection events
will be held again this year, with dates yet to be determined. The South Central Solid Waste Management District serves the counties of Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas, and Wright counties, and is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Management Program, with the goal being diversion of electronics, paper, household hazardous waste, chemicals, etc. from landfills and streams. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact District Coordinator, Jerry North at 417256-4226.
Fatal motorcycle crashes at a record high
Household Hazard events held in region
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they come upon a crash or observe a vehicle driving in a dangerous manner. The nonemergency line for the Troop B Headquarters is 660-385-2132. The statewide emergency number for the Missouri State Highway Patrol is *55.
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Madrid counties. He was assigned to Troop D, Jasper County, in 1990. While at Troop D, Shoun was promoted to corporal. In 1995, he was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Barry County. In May 1998, Shoun transferred to the Human Resources Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, as the assistant division director. He was promoted to lieutenant in August 1998. On February 1, 2004, Shoun was promoted to captain and designated director of the Budget & Procurement Division. On September 1, 2012, Shoun was promoted to the rank of major and designated commander of the Administrative Services Bureau. On December 1, 2014, Shoun transferred to the position of chief of staff and remained a member of the Patrol’s command staff while serving as the
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The charges for which the individual was arrested for are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
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Patrol’s legislative liaison. On January 1, 2015, Shoun was named commander of the newly created Executive Services Bureau and began overseeing the Governor’s Security and Budget and Procurement divisions, and continued serving as the Patrol’s legislative liaison. It is from this position that Major Shoun retires. Shoun graduated from Miller High School in Miller, MO. He earned an undergraduate degree from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin and a graduate degree from Lincoln University in Jefferson City. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, the Missouri Police Chiefs Command College, and Leadership Missouri. He and his wife Tessy (McMullen) have one daughter, Hillary.
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TCMH Healthcare Foundation to award $6,500 in scholarships The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation has opened the application window for $6,500 in educational scholarships for the fall 2017 academic year. The TCMH Healthcare Foundation Educational Scholarship Program is designed to assist students that are pursuing or planning to pursue education in a healthcare related field or students currently working in healthcare that are pursuing additional education for their current career. The Healthcare Foundation is in its eleventh year of
awarding scholarships in the fall and the spring. Students from towns across the county have received the scholarships. In addition to two scholarships from the TCMH Healthcare Foundation, the Healthcare Foundation will also award the “Dr. Joe L. and Judith T. Spears Memorial Scholarship” and the “Dr. Eugene Charles Honeywell Memorial Scholarship”. Both are endowed funds that are awarded to a deserving student annually. Healthcare Services Group Charitable Foundation, the purchasing group that
TCMH belongs to, provides matching funds for scholarships given by the TCMH Healthcare Foundation. Those funds are available annually to the Healthcare Foundation and enable the Healthcare Foundation to give out an additional $3,000 in scholarships to area students. “Educational scholarships are a major focus area of the Healthcare Foundation,” Jay Gentry, TCMH Healthcare Foundation director, stated. “The board of directors of the Foundation recognizes the need to assist areas students in their educational en-
deavors with hopes that the student will return to or stay in the Texas County area to provide healthcare services to area residents after receiving additional education.” The Healthcare Foundation has awarded over $75,000 in scholarship funds since the scholarship program began 11 years ago. Endowed scholarships provide some of the educational funds, and the Healthcare Foundation hosts an annual golf tournament to raise money for the scholarship program. The annual golf tournament is planned for early June.
Political science students learn about court proceedings through service learning project Most people experience our country’s court system through jury duty or as a plaintiff or defendant in a court case. But a select group of students in Dr. Kathy Morrison’s American Democracy and Citizenship (PLS 101) class at Missouri State University-West Plains have the opportunity to see the process from behind the bench, thanks to a service learning project with 37th Judicial Circuit Court Judge David Evans. Each spring since 2008, students have competed for one of the program’s eight spots, Morrison said. “Students selected attend law days observing actual court cases and are active participants in the court. They learn how important a circuit judge is in dealing with people who come before his/ her court, how frightened people are by the process, and how necessary attorneys are to the process. They are often surprised at how fair and impartial the process is, but also that the human value of each individual in court is respected and not lost sight of. It’s one of the few opportunities ordinary citizens have to view the legal process from the judge’s side of the bench,” she explained. To be considered for the project, students submit information about their activities, education and work experience, as well as a short essay about why they want to participate. From that information, the eight are chosen to attend five law day sessions during the semester to observe court cases and discuss what they have learned about the process with Evans. “Law days are hectic court
business days where a large number of both criminal and civil cases are on the docket for a lot of different reasons,” Evans explained. “(The students) observe court and, most importantly, we talk before and after, not only about the judicial system, but how specific cases involving important issues are being worked on across the country. I like to challenge students to think about issues and arguments from different points of view and with a full understanding of the facts before making up their own minds, like judges and jurors must do in deciding cases.” Because of the limited exposure most people have with our judicial system, Evans said its procedures can seem foreign or even scary, but they’re actually very people oriented. “Courts are designed to help people,” Evans said. “Our job in civil cases is to help people solve often difficult legal issues, sometimes complicated disagreements and sometimes very personal ones, than cannot otherwise be fairly resolved. In criminal court, we work with people often involving difficult issues such as abuses within the home, drug abuse, lack of education and training, poverty and, with criminal convictions, imposing appropriate punishments and case dispositions to fit the specific charge and circumstance. “Regardless of the type of case, it is my job to treat people in every case with respect and fairness regardless of the decisions made,” he continued. “I hope litigants leave court believing they have been treated fairly regardless of the
decision for or against, and I hope students leave here with that same impression. I hope students leave understanding that judges mainly are problem solvers,” he said. Several of the students who participated in the project this spring seem to be receiving that message. “There has been lots of misconceptions of how court proceedings and rulings happen, but after following proceedings in court, I am grateful that I can depend on the judicial system to offer justice,” said Emily Strout, a Kenyan native who now lives in Houston, Missouri. “This project has altered my view of the court system a lot. I now trust the courts, I trust the judges, and I respect the judicial system. These systems have been put in place to dispense justice.” “One of the biggest things (I have learned) is that people who work in the court system are just ordinary people,” added Maci Barnes, West Plains. “For me, the most surprising aspect of this project was how much I enjoyed doing it. I knew that it would interest me because I’ve always been interested in law, but it was actually a lot of fun to go and see how everything works. Getting to talk to Judge Evans was also an amazing experience.” For Gabe Godi, Salem, who plans to pursue a career in law enforcement, the project gave him the opportunity to see “the other side – where I’ll be sending the people accused of crimes.” Through the project, he added, he’s learned “the court system is very complex in ways I never thought
THESE STUDENTS from Missouri State University-West Plains recently completed a service learning project with 37th Judicial Circuit Court Judge David Evans designed to give them a better view of the country’s judicial process from behind the bench. They include, front row from left, Dalton Hayes, Rolla; Brandon Watson, West Plains; Clayton Leroy, Dora; and Maci Barnes, West Plains. Second row: Emily Strout, Houston; Mandi Collins, West Plains; and Evans. Back row: Gabe Godi, Salem; and Justin Davis, West Plains. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)
it would be. It most definitely has altered my idea of everyday court. The amazing part of government is order, and the court system provides that order.” Justin Davis, West Plains, said the experience has opened his eyes to many things about the judicial process. “I didn’t know much about how court worked. I originally thought court was very quiet and there weren’t many people in the court room. Since I’ve been going, I’ve noticed that court can be noisy, and the court room is pretty full.” Although he wasn’t originally considering a career in law or the judicial system, “after this project, I am considering changing my degree.” The students’ last law day was April 17. They will now complete an essay detailing what they’ve learned from the experience for Morrison and send “thank-you” notes to Evans for his time and guidance to earn 50 public service points and a certificate of completion signed by Evans. Morrison pointed out that some students who participated in the service learning opportunity in the past have won internships and job opportunities in the law enforcement and judicial fields. Both Morrison and Evans believe the project has been a great cooperative effort that has provided benefits to all involved, including some good recommendations from the students for improving the judicial system, which Evans has implemented over the years. “Judge Evans has been wonderful in taking our students into his courtroom and teaching them about the judicial process,” Morrison said. “Working with students is something I personally enjoy,” Evans added. “Every day I see young people facing serious felony charges. Most of those defendants have drug and alcohol problems, and most have very limited career opportunities due to lack of education and training. This program is one way that I can help people build a better life for themselves. I only wish we could all do more.” Drew Bennett, chancellor at Missouri State-West Plains, praised Morrison and Evans for their cooperative effort on the project. “I appreciate the working relationship Dr. Morrison and Judge Evans have developed to offer this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to our students, many of whom are considering careers in law and law enforcement. These real-world experiences give our students greater insight into an important piece of our governmental processes,” he said.
Eligible students for the scholarships must be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited university, college or post-secondary training program. Residents of the TCMH service area—all of Texas County and Mountain Grove—and students that are graduates of Texas County and Mountain Grove schools are eligible to apply. Applicants already pursuing a career in a healthcare organization, or applicants planning to pursue a career in a health field with direct patient care are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The scholarship application asks for information about the student and requires a short essay about the student’s career and educational goals. Applicants are
also asked to list community involvement activities on their application, and they may be asked to meet with Foundation board members for a short personal interview. The deadline for the fall scholarship applications is July 1, 2017. Awards for the scholarship will be announced by September 1, 2017. For more information about the scholarship program or to receive an application, contact Gentry by phone at (417) 9671377 or 1-866-967-3311, ext. 4202 or by e-mail at jgentry@tcmh.org. The scholarship application and complete details are also available at www.tcmhfoundation.org.
Future Eagles Girls Soccer Camp to be held June 26-29 A Future Eagles Girls Summer Camp will be held June 26 through June 29 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the recreational soccer fields behind Honeysuckle Inn in Mtn. View. Any girl entering 1st through 8th grade is welcome to sign up for the camp. Liberty’s Head Soccer Coach, Shelly Renegar, assistant coach and several high school players will be instructing camp drills and games. Each student will pay a $25 fee that includes a camp t-shirt. All players will need
to wear appropriate cleats, shinguards and bring a soccer ball. Ball size for 6-8 is 3, age 9-12 is 4 and ages 13 plus is a size 5 ball. Students will learn and practice the basic fundamentals of soccer, learn to play the game and most importantly have fun. The last day of camp there will be popsicles and a water balloon war. To sign up contact Coach Shelly Renegar at 417-2475099 or srenegar@liberty. mvbt.k12.mo.us. All registration and checks must be turned in by May 12, 2017.
SBTDC will celebrate National Small Business Week by hosting workplace safety training session The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains, will celebrate National Small Business Week by sponsoring a training session on workplace safety and worker’s compensation insurance at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The training session, which will focus safety basics, understanding worker’s compensation and how to control premium costs, will be provided by officials with Missouri Employers Mutual (MEM), Missouri’s #1 provider of workers compensation insurance, according to the company’s website, http://www. mem-ins.com/. Headquartered in Columbia, Mo., MEM has been committed to saving lives and money for policyholders through safe workplaces since opening its doors in 1995. Free resources will be made available for representatives of small businesses who attend, SBTDC officials said. Those interested in the train-
ing can register at no cost at http://sbtdc.eventbrite.com. National Small Business Week, an initiative of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is celebrated the first week of May. The SBTDC is the official resource partner of the SBA. The SBTDC provides assistance to individuals who want to start or run their own small businesses. SBTDC staff work with Missouri entrepreneurs and small businesses that are for-profit (not a non-profit charitable or educational organization). Whether you are currently in business or thinking about starting a business, the SBTDC can assist you in your venture. The West Plains SBTDC serves entrepreneurs in seven counties across the region: Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas and Wright. Since they are funded in part through the Small Business Administration, virtually all of their services are free. For more information, call the SBTDC office at 417-2557966.
Stool Caning workshop to be held in Van Buren May 6 Everything’s more fun with family! In celebration of Mother’s Day we invite mothers and daughters to enjoy a hands-on course about traditional chair caning techniques on Saturday, May 6. The class will be held at the Ozark National Scenic Riverways Visitor Center in Van Buren, MO. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Local artisan Linda Straugh will provide handmade oak stools and will demonstrate how to weave the seat bottom using smoked, flat woven reed. When you’re
finished, you will leave with a beautiful, functional and decorative stool ready to use! Not to mention, you’ll learn the skills to recane your favorite antique chair or family heirloom. All materials are provided. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The workshop will take approximately four to six hours, with a lunch break included. Participants may wish to bring a lunch or plan to purchase lunch locally. Call Park Ranger Cathy Runge at 573-3234806 for more information and to reserve your spot.
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Over $8,000 raised for local cancer patients at 27th Annual OMC Superhero Fun Run How Medicare Covers Therapy Services
Despite the weather, 365 signed up to participate in the 27th Annual Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) Superhero Fun Run on Saturday, April 22. Over $8,000 was raised for the Emergency Fund of the OMC Cancer Treatment Center, a fund that is used to offer assistance to OMC cancer patients who need help with medication and travel expenses. The 27th annual Fun Run included a 5K, 10K, 1.5 mile, and dog show events with a superhero. “Everyone needs a hero but cancer patients need superheroes and we can’t thank the community enough for their involvement in the Fun Run and being superheroes for our patients,” said Ward Franz, OMC Foundation Executive Director. “We appreciate everyone who came out in the cold and rain and participated.” Trophies were given to the top five male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K, as well as medals to the top three finishers in each age category. In addition, four spirit awards were given. Winning the Adult Team Spirit Award was the Rack Pack, the Youth Team Spirit Award to Ozark Christian Academy “Team Brinkley,” the Adult Spirit Award went to Dakota Phegley, and the Youth Spirit Award went to Brady Hicks. This year’s Corporate Fundraising Award went to West Plains Bank who raised $2,500 for the Cancer Treatment Center prior to the Superhero Fun Run by hosting a bake sale and the Sumo Showdown. For more information about the Superhero Fun Run or OMC events, call OMC Public Relations at 417-2576737. Award Winners In the 5K and 10K run, trophies were awarded to the top five female and the top five male finishers. Top 5 male finishers in the 5K: 1. Luke Morrison – 22:22 2. Andrew Cooper – 23:43 3. Tommy Keller – 23:50
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain how Medicare covers physical therapy services? I’m a new beneficiary, and would like to get some treatments for my back. Need Help Dear Need, Medicare covers a variety of outpatient therapy services including physical, occupational and speech therapy, if you meet their coverage criteria. Here’s how it works. Medicare Coverage To get Medicare (Part B) to help cover your physical therapy, it must be considered medically reasonable and necWest Plains Bank won the Corporate Fundraising Award with their $2,500 donation to the essary, and will need to be ordered or prescribed by your OMC Cancer Treatment Center. West Plains Bank raised money by hosting a bake sale and doctor. the Sumo Challenge. (Photo provided to the Standard) You can get these services as an outpatient at a number of places like a doctor’s or therapist’s office, rehabilitation 4. Gannon McGinnis – A special thank you to the • The City of West Plains facility, medical clinic or a hospital outpatient department. 23:53 following individuals and for their support You also need to know that Medicare limits how much 5. Sergey Kharitonov – businesses. • Dennis Crider for markit pays for outpatient therapy services in one calendar year. 24:57 • The volunteers including the course These limits are called “therapy cap limits.” In 2017, MediTop 5 female ing West Plains High School • Theresa Speake for leadcare will cover up to $1,980 for physical and speech therapy finishers in the 5K: Cross Country Team, MSUing the stretching clinic combined, and another $1,980 for occupational therapy. 1. Nikki Morrison – 29:14 WP Grizzly Volleyball • The OMC Nutrition But be aware that just like with other Medicare covered 2. Mary Claire Gohn – Team Boys & Girls Club, Department for preparing services, Medicare will pay 80 percent (up to $1,584) of your therapy costs, after you meet your $183 Part B deduct29:36 Howell County Juvenile Of- breakfast for the concession ible. You, or your Medicare supplemental plan (if you have 3. Tiara Martin – 31:19 fice Community Service, and stand one), will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent until 4. Shelby Hicks – 31:53 many OMC employees and • The Downtown Merthe cap limits are reached. After that, you’ll have to pay the 5. Lesley Brigman – 31:59 community members who chants for providing space full cost for the services. Top 2 male finishers in the worked water stations, hand- for the water stop Extra Therapy 10K: ed out t-shirts, helped regis• TJ Temple of TJ’s Super If, however, you reach your cap limits and your doctor or 1. Kyler Gunter – 46:52 ter participants and made this Balloons for providing the therapist recommends that you continue with the treatment, 2. Rob Tune – 51:55 event possible balloons you can ask your therapist for an exception so that Medicare Top 5 female • Race sponsors: All Pet • DJ IMH for providing the will continue to pay for your therapy. The therapist must finishers in the 10K: & Equine Supply, Crossfit music provide documentation that these services are medically 1. Jordan Tollenaar – SoMO, E-Communications, • The local newspapers necessary for you to continue. If Medicare denies the claim, you can appeal through the Medicare appeals process – see 46:50 Edward Jones Investments, and radio stations for their Medicare.gov/claims-and-appeals. 2. Jayna Gunter – 47:08 Hiland Dairy, Keller Wil- support and publicity If approved, Medicare has an exception threshold of 3. Alexis Barber – 47:34 liams-Linda Carter, Ozark • The Fun Run Planning $3,700 for physical and speech therapy combined, and 4. Sue Hudson – 53:53 Radio Network, United Committee: Melissa Smith, $3,700 for occupational therapy. If your therapy cost ex5. Hope Smith – 57:01 Country Missouri Ozarks Chair; Christy Chamceeds these thresholds, Medicare will audit your case, which Fun Run Realty, and West Plains bers; Dennis Crider; Shae could lead to denial of further services. Letter to the Editor Family Chiropractic Criswell; Regina Eades; No Coverage The Ozarks Medical Cen• Booth Sponsors: Burton Ward Franz; Erin Gibbs; If you choose to get physical therapy on your own that’s ter Foundation and the OMC Creek Medical Complex, Christina Hardman; Chris not considered medically necessary or prescribed by your Cancer Treatment Center Cochran Sales, and Flo FitHenson; Josh Drummond; doctor, your therapist is required to give you a written docwould like to extend a spe- ness Kathy Delgado; Phyllis Kupument called an “Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage” (ABN). Medicare Part B will not pay for these services, cial ‘thank you’ to the 365 • The West Plains Police fer; Theresa Speake; and but the ABN lets you decide whether to get them. individuals who registered Department, West Plains Gay Stover. Therapy at Home for the 2017 Superhero Fun Fire Department, South Sincerely, You should also know that Medicare covers home therapy Run, held April 22. Thanks Howell County Ambulance Ward Franz, services too if you are homebound and eligible to receive to your generous support, and the OMC Security DeExecutive Director home health care from a Medicare-approved home healththe event raised over $8,000, partment for their assistance Ozarks Medical care agency. To learn more about this option, see the “Mediwhich will go to the Emerwith course safety Center Foundation care and Home Health Care” online booklet at Medicare. gency Fund of the OMC gov/pubs/pdf/10969.pdf. Cancer Treatment Center. Medicare Advantage We appreciate everyone who If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan (like an ran or walked, formed a team HMO or PPO), these plans must cover everything that’s included in original Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. But or cheered along, or showed sometimes these plans cover more, with extra services or an their dog. Your participation expanded amount of coverage. To find out whether your plan will make a difference in the provides extra coverage or requires different co-payments lives of individuals in our for physical therapy, you’ll need to contact the plan directly. community. More Information If you have other questions, call Medicare at 800-6334227, or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), who provides free Medicare counseling in person or over the phone. To find a local SHIP counselor visit Shiptacenter.org, or call the eldercare locator at 800677-1116. David and Rose Moss, West Plains, are the parents of a Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box baby girl, born April 21 at 7:42 a.m. at Ozarks Medical Cen5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim ter (OMC). She weighed 5 pounds 14 1/2 ounces and was Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are David and Niki Moss, of “The Savvy Senior” book. West Plains, and Gwenda Turnbull, Biloxi, MS. Volunteer Appreciation Week was celebrated at Mercy Dean and Nicole Bales are the parents of a baby boy, St. Francis Hospital. Pictured above are the local volunters, Layne, born April 21 at 1:51 p.m. at OMC. He weighed 7 back row, left to right, Lora Holan (new volunteer), Claudia Olson (new volunteer), Mary Carroll (500 Hours), Lorrie Maypounds 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. His siblings are berry (new volunteer), June Creasy (new volunteer); middle Blake, 11; Chase, 8; and Hayden, 4. Grandparents are row, left to right: Jean Turner (300 Hours), Kathy Lampkin Debbie Freeman, Maynard, AR; Wayne Freeman, Purma; (1,000 Hours), Carol Iseminger (3,000 Hours), Rosa Conner Ozarks Medical Center He will also demonstrate Susie Bales, Mountain View; and Butch Bales, Mountain (1,000 Hours), Carolyn Head (500 Hours); front row: Linda Crank (500 Hours); not pictured: Mary Lenz (100 Hours), Car(OMC) Lead Clinical Di- proper portioning to help View. ol Barnes (1,000 Hours), Joyce Davis (1,000 Hours). (Photo etician Christopher Henson, control blood sugars. BehavAntony Lovan and Misty Messex, Willow Springs, are the provided to the Standard) MS, RD,LD, will present a ior changes for a successful parents of a baby girl, Rileigh Faith Lovan, born April 21 Cooking Well with Diabetes lifestyle change, with excep- at 4:46 p.m. at OMC. She weighed 3 pounds 8 ounces and class at the Thayer Fun and tions and goal settings will was 16 inches long. Grandparents are Clarence Messex; Sara Friends Senior Center on be discussed. Pullen, Willow Springs; and Brad and Tracy Lovan, Willow Thursday, May 18 at 2 p.m. To reserve a seat or for Springs. The class is free and open to more information, contact Daniel Belt and Tonya Johnson, Caulfield, are the parthe public, but reservations Stephanie Reynolds at OMC ents of a baby boy, Dodge Michael Belt, born April 21 at are required. Mammoth Spring at 870- 8:29 p.m. at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was Henson will offer Consis- 625-3228 or Joy Taylor at 21 inches long. His siblings are Brandi, 12, and Justin, 7. tent Carb education includ- OMC Thayer at 417-264- Grandparents are Tommy Johnson, West Plains; Sandra ing recipes and food samples. 7136. Lair, Caulfield; and Layne Lair, Caulfield. Jaylan Gott and Desiree Johnson, Salem, are the parents of a baby girl, Makena Rain Gott, born April 21 at 10:03 p.m. at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds 1 1/2 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Her siblings are Brookelynn, 4, and Mason, 2. Grandparents are Janet Hawkins, West Plains; Pam Gott, Salem; and Eldon Gott, Salem. Donnie and Kristen Ragan, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Natalie LeAnn, born April 26 at 4:59 a.m. at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Robert and Crystal Gray, Thayer; Robin Gray, Broken Arrow; and Jim and Wendy Loyd, West Plains.
Mercy celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week
OMC to offer Cooking Well with Diabetes Class
Verda Richardson received a pin for 10,000 hours in addition to winning Volunteer of the Year for 2016. She has been volunteering here since 1997! (Photo provided to the Standard)
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Kids’ Fishing Days postponed at Bennett Spring, Montauk Weekend flooding and predicted mid-week rain forces postponement of events Flooding from this past weekend, coupled with additional rainfall predicted for the middle of the week, has forced the
postponement of the Kids’ Fishing Day events scheduled for this Saturday (May 6) at Bennett Spring and Montauk state parks.
Montauk’s event has been rescheduled for Aug. 12. A new date for Bennett Spring’s event has yet to be determined.
MoDOT grants weight allowance for truckloads of aggregate used in flood relief In response to flooding and the state of emergency declared over the weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation will allow heavier than normal truckloads of rock, sand and gravel to travel on Missouri highways. The allowance will help get flood-fighting supplies to communities and expedite needed repairs of roads, levees, railroads, etc. While the waiver is in effect, private and for-hire motor carriers may carry up
to 10 percent more than their licensed weight on Missouri highways. The waiver will remain in effect for through May 31. While the waiver is in effect, participating motor carriers are limited to: - A loaded, gross weight no greater than ten percent (10%) above the gross licensed weight of the commercial motor vehicle; - Transportation of rock,
sand and gravel only within the State of Missouri; - Drivers must obey posted bridge weight limits; - When crossing a bridge, the driver must restrict the vehicle speed to no more than thirty miles per hour (30 mph); - Travel is only allowed on non-interstate highways. NO TRAVEL IS ALLOWED ON MISSOURI INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS.
MDC asks public not to plant invasive Bradford pear trees The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages homeowners and landscapers to avoid planting Callery pear trees this spring. Better known as Bradford pears, the Callery pear tree is an invasive species known to multiply quickly and crowd out Missouri native plants. While it’s been a popular landscaping tree for decades, cultivated forms have spread aggressively throughout the state. Stopping the spread means selecting alternate trees for yards and forested property. “The best plan is to select a native species to Missouri, and there are several great options,” said Hinnah. “Serviceberry trees produce similar showy white blooms in the spring and have small red fruits that attract wildlife.” Eastern redbuds and Missouri’s state tree, the flowering dogwood, are also good alternatives. The redbud tree grows quickly with eye-catching lavender flowers in the spring. Dogwoods do best in shady areas but can be somewhat difficult to grow. To learn more about native
trees that are great for landscaping, visit MDC’s website at https://mdc.mo.gov/treesplants/tree-care. “Missouri’s
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Steven Wengler of St. Louis became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he snagged a skipjack herring on the Mississippi River. The new “alternative method” record fish caught by Wengler on April 17 weighed 1 pound, 14 ounces. Wengler’s recent catch broke the previous state record of 1-pound, 10-ounces, caught in 2016. “I was shocked to pull a skipjack herring in the boat while snagging, because I
was trying to snag spoonbill,” Wengler said. He added he was trying to catch the state-record skipjack herring on his rod and reel earlier in the day, but wasn’t having much luck; so he started snagging for spoonbill instead and caught a record skipjack herring. “It’s kind of crazy to think about because I wanted to catch a state-record skipjack herring, but wasn’t planning on catching one the way I did,” Wengler said. Wengler caught the state-record skipjack herring
Urban Trees” booklet (http:// short.mdc.mo.gov/ZwB) is a great guide for finding the right tree for the right place.
Postponed - High water at Bennett Spring State Park (pictured above) and at Montauk State Park, coupled with the chance of more rain predicted for the middle of the week, has forced the postponement of Saturday’s Kids’ Fishing Day events at both sites. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Environmental Assessment for Park Housing available for comment The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to replace obsolete park housing at four locations within Ozark National Scenic Riverways. This project includes four existing housing areas that no longer meet minimum housing requirements due to significant deficiencies. An environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared to summarize the proposed actions and analyze the impacts associated with the action alternative and the no-action alternative. The EA will be
available for public review and comment until May 22, 2017. A full copy of the EA can be viewed at the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) site at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/ ozar, or may be requested from Ozark National Scenic Riverways by calling (573) 323-4236. Comments must be received no later than May 22, and may be submitted online via the PEPC website or by mail to: Ozark National Sce-
nic Riverways, Attn: Ozark National Scenic Riverways Housing Replacement EA, P.O. Box 490, Van Buren, MO, 63965. Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding natural resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people. For more park information, visit the park’s Facebook page or website at www.nps.gov/ ozar, or phone (573)3234236.
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The Callery pear tree (better known as the Bradford pear) is an invasive species known to multiply quickly and crowd out Missouri native plants. (Photo provided to the Standard)
MDC: St. Louis angler snags state-record skipjack herring
for the pole-and-line category last year on the same date. But that record was broken earlier this year. Now he holds the new “alternative method” record for skipjack herring. “I’m really happy to be back in the record books, but I’m still going after the poleand-line record for the skipjack herring,” he said. MDC staff weighed the skipjack herring on a certified scale in Defiance. Wengler said he gave the skipjack herring to MDC to use for research. “This is the fifth state-record fish so far this year. 2017 is shaping up to be a year for state-record fish,” said MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson. “The mild weather we have had means more anglers are fishing, and catching big fish.” Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: throwlines, trotlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and atlatl. For more Congratulations to Steven Wengler on breaking the state information on state-record record by catching a 1-pound, 14-ounce skipjack herring on fish, visit the MDC website the Mississippi River. (Photo provided to the Standard) at http://on.mo.gov/2efq1v
Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 4/25/2017 Receipts: 3,825 Week ago: 3,178 Year ago: 1,983 Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves under 550 lbs traded steady to 5.00 lower with heavier weight calves 2.00-5.00 higher. Yearlings were lightly tested however undertones were steady to firm. Demand was good on a moderate to heavy supply. The USDA Cattle on Feed Report released Friday reported Inventories slightly above 2016. Placements were 2.1 million head, the highest for March since the series began in 1996, which was 11 percent higher than a year ago. Marketings were 10 percent higher than 2016. The feeder supply included 44 percent Steers, 1 percent Holstein Steers, 50 percent Heifers, and 6 percent Bulls with 39 percent of the offering weighing over 600 lbs. Please Note: The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 186.00-190.00; 400-450 lbs 179.00-185.00; 450-500 lbs 173.00-189.00; 500-550 lbs 165.00-178.00; 550-600 lbs 161.00-176.00; 600-650 lbs
152.50-166.00; 650-700 lbs 145.00- 154.00; 700-750 lbs 138.00-143.00; 800-850 lbs 134.50; 850-900 lbs 133.50. Medium and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 175.00-185.00; 350-400 lbs 170.00-181.00; 400-450 lbs 160.00-175.00; 450-500 lbs 156.00-170.00; 500-550 lbs 147.50- 160.00, Thin Fleshed 168.00; 550600 lbs 145.00-158.00; 600-650 lbs 138.00 -151.00; 650-700 lbs 130.00-137.00; 700-750 lbs 130.00-135.00; 750-800 lbs 129.00-133.00; 800-850 lbs 128.50-130.00; 850-900 lbs 122.50-129.00; 950- 1000 lbs 112.50118.00; 1050-1100 lbs 103.50-115.00. Medium and Large 2 450-500 lbs 145.00150.00; 550-600 lbs 134.50; 600-650 lbs 136.00; 750-800 lbs 120.00. Large 1-2 500550 lbs 145.00; 550-600 lbs 140.00-147.50; 700- 750 lbs 135.00. Large 2-3 450-500 lbs 135.00. Medium 1-2 300350 lbs 165.00; 350-400 lbs 167.00; 450-500 lbs 160.00; 550-600 lbs 142.50-144.00; 600-650 lbs Fleshy 130.00; 650-700 lbs 138.00. Medium 2 350-400 lbs 140.00. Holstein Steers: Large 3 350-400 lbs 80.00; 500550 lbs 80.00; 600- 650 lbs 64.00-71.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 167.50-172.50; 350-400 lbs 156.00-167.00; 400-450 lbs 153.00-168.00, Replacement 185.00; 450-500 lbs 146.00-152.50; 500-550 lbs 141.50-148.00, Replacement 162.50; 550-600 lbs 138.00-143.00, Fleshy 135.00-137.50; 600-650 lbs 136.00-144.00; 650- 700
lbs 136.00-137.00; 700-750 lbs 130.00-134.00, Replacement 135.00- 136.00; 750800 lbs 125.50-133.50; 900950 lbs 121.00. Medium and Large 1- 2 300-350 lbs 150.00-155.00; 350-400 lbs 150.00-155.00; 400-450 lbs 140.00 -152.50; 450-500 lbs 138.00-148.00; 500-550 lbs 130.00-142.50; 550-600 lbs 129.00-136.00; 600-650 lbs 128.00-136.00; 650-700 lbs 123.00-135.00; 700- 750 lbs 118.00-125.00; 750-800 lbs 115.00-124.00; 800-850 lbs 117.50- 120.00; 850-900 lbs 114.50-119.00; 900-950 lbs 114.50; 950-1000 lbs 114.50. Medium and Large 2 300-350 lbs 135.00; 400450 lbs 130.00-135.00; 450500 lbs 132.50; 600-650 lbs 122.00; 650-700 lbs 120.00; 800-850 lbs 110.00. Medium and Large 2-3 400-450 lbs 115.00-119.00. Large 1-2 450-500 lbs 140.00; 9501000 lbs 117.50; 1000-1050 lbs 117.50. Medium 1 500550 lbs 142.00. Medium 1-2 600-650 lbs 133.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 170.00-180.00; 400-450 lbs 160.00; 450-500 lbs 155.00-162.50; 500-550 lbs 150.00-154.00; 550-600 lbs 145.00-150.00; 600-650 lbs 139.00-146.00; 650-700 lbs 128.00-136.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 165.00; 350-400 lbs 153.00-160.00; 450- 500 lbs 145.00; 500-550 lbs 136.00-145.00; 550-600 lbs 135.00; 600-650 lbs 127.00-137.00; 800-850 lbs 125.00; 850-900 lbs 120.00. Medium and Large 2 400-450 lbs 125.00.
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From Page Two also noted that individuals dealing with flood waters can seek help by accessing information on the SEMA website: http://sema.dps.mo.gov/ programs/area_coordinator. php. Individuals seeking assistance can contact Rep. Ross’s office at 573-7511490. The Howell County Commission signed a State of Emergency Proclamation / Resolution for Howell County on Monday, May 1. What this means is that assistance from State and Federal Emergency Management agencies identifies our excessive damages to both public infrastructure and private homes and business in Howell County as well. What happens next the Governor has declared a State of Emergency for the State of Missouri and after assessments have been made a Dollar amount is pushed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for A Presidential Declared Disaster Declaration, which would allow Federal assistance for our area. State Assistance has already been requested as well as resources locally from Red Cross Swift Water Rescue Teams, Missouri Task Force 1, Convoy of Hope and area Responders. We are very fortunate that we have had no loss of life or serious injuries associated with this event... Thanks to Our Staff at the Howell County Emergency Operations Center Who volunteer their time, Staff at Howell County Sheriff’s Office, Staff at West Plains Police Dept. and our 911 Dispatch Center. All our Emergency Responders Law, Fire, EMS, and volunteers put a great deal on the line to ensure safe response and
it worked. Cleanup will take some time, so please be patient and work with all of us as we will do our best to keep you informed on any breaking information as we know it. Keep in mind our Emergency Operations Center is not a 24 hour center so if you have an emergency call 911, you may call and leave a message for general information at the EOC 417-2550515 and if no one is here we will return you call at earliest convenience. Thank you to all who responded to our posts throughout this event. Life was literally saved via Face Book and our Page during this event as phones were out. Our recovery situation is underway and we know folks are flooded in with basements full of water everywhere, The primary goal is to get transportation in and out of West Plains, and to and from each residence in Howell County.
This will take time maybe 6 or 7 days, but is in the works. The next step will be assessing the damages which are in progress for the Public roadways and some home and businesses. The Red Cross Shelter is still open at The First Baptist Church and Convoy of Hope is at Faith Assembly until about 5pm today. We will have instructions on reporting flooded homes and business to come soon as we are documenting some of those now we want to make sure we have an accurate list when we focus on that portion of the assessment. We will pass that along when that is being set up. For inquires to the highway conditions please contact MODOT. Some of these routes have been changing and we don’t always get that update from them. Again thank you to all “Stay Safe” - Howell County Emergency Management Director.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2017
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Flooding 2017
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