Shannon Co.
Life Changing Network Color Run/Walk Held See Below
Information sought on vandalism at Chalk Bluff
Squirrel, Black-Bass Seasons Open May 23 See Page 10
The Ozark National Park Service is investigating the vandalism recently at Chalk Bluff on the Jacks Fork River. The vandalism was discovered by park rangers on Saturday, April 25.
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Liberty Eagles Tennis The ONSR posted this on their Facebook page about the vandalism, "There has been a lot of concern about this terrible crime, and many, many tips have come in. Since this is an active criminal investigation we can't release very much information, but rest assured we are on top of it and the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Thank you to all good members of the river community who have done the right thing regarding this." Currently the vandalism is under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the vandalism may contact District Ranger Chris Figge at 573-323-8138.
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Two members of the Liberty High School tennis team have claimed top honors for the SCA. Matthew Coatney and Brendn Burks took first place in Doubles. The Liberty tennis team travelled to Salem on Wednesday, April 29 to compete in the SCA matches. The Eagles competed against Salem, Willow Springs, Houston and Mtn. Grove. As a team, the Eagles took third place overall led by Coatney and Burks winning the doubles bracket.
SCAMatthew Doubles Champs Coatney and Brendn Burks
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2nd Annual 5K Color Run/Walk held
Garden club Spring plant sale Sat. The Mtn. View Garden Cub will hold their Annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9 at What Park beginning at 9 a.m. All plants are grown by garden club members and this year includes native wild flowers, old fashion lilacs and hydrangeas. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Mtn. View-Birch Tree
LHS takes first in Division II Interscholastic Contest
Shannon Co.
Bridge work on Route 19 The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has been working over the past month to address bridge issues in Shannon County. Recent inspections of Route 19 bridges over Sinking Creek, Round Spring and Current River have the Department working to address safety concerns while preventing weight restrictions for heavy truck traffic. "Following a routine inspection, we reduced the Route 19 bridge over Sinking See Bridge on Page 7
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"After a rocky 1-9 season last year, we were excited to get multiple wins over Licking, Houston and Mtn. Grove," stated Coach Daniel Woolsey. Seniors Chris Wilson and Brendn Burks led the way with three juniors, Cammie Cooley, Hunter Rector and Cory Stanley; two sophomores, TJ Koehn and Matthew Coatney and two freshmen, Alleah Marshal and Dezeray Dickerson. The team is excited about going into district play on Monday, May 11. See team photo on page 8.
Liberty High School took top honors in Division II of the 30th annual Interscholastic Contest hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains on Friday, April 10. With their trophy are, front row from left, Chris Wilson, Brittany Farias, Taylor Barker, Zoey DeGroodt and Chandler Foster; second row: Clayton Haynes, Jessica Mantel, Jessie Dowler and Jordan Owens; third row: Andrea Pelate, Lindsey McMullen and Hali Liles; fourth row: Brendn Burks; back row: Kennedy Kelly, Kyle Nichols, Bryan Porter, Luke Noble and Tyler Langston. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)
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An estimated 400 students from 18 area high schools in Missouri and Arkansas participated in the 30th annual Interscholastic Contest hosted by Missouri State UniversityWest Plains on Friday, April 10 on the Missouri State-West Plains campus. Liberty High School came away with first place in Division II, scoring 22 points. The competition tested students’ knowledge in a variety of subject areas ranging from agriculture, science and math to speech, history and English. Competition was held in three divisions based on school size, with first, second and third place winners announced in each division. First, second and third place winners overall also were named. The Mtn. Home team See Contest on Page 2
The Life Changing Network held their 2nd Annual 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, May 2. The race began at the Liberty High School Football Field on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with temperatures in the upper 70s and clear blue skies. Approximately 86 participants ran the streets of Mtn. View and were doused with multiple colors throughout the run. The event raised $775 to support the Liberty High School's Busy Hands Workshop. Top runners were Carlos Hernandez, Colt Hooper, Anna Woolsey and Marley Kyle.
City-wide yard sale Mtn. View will host its annual community yard sale and sidewalk sale this Saturday, May 9. There will be yard sales throughout the community, booths outside the community center, and local businesses will be having sidewalk sales. For more information contact the chamber at 417934-2794.
Liberty Drama Club presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' this weekend
Obituaries Rev. Robert Floyd Smith Roberta Jo Meier Tonya Marie Slater Larry Gale (Mouse) Yardley Robert Clell 'Bob' Tabor Phone: 417-934-2025 Fax: 417-934-1591 Email: office@mvstandard.com Copyright 2015 Mountain View Standard News, LLC
The Liberty Drama Club will present the musical 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' at the Liberty High School on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults. In this musical based in the roaring 20's, a young Millie Dillmount, played by Hali Liles, plans to find a job and marry a wealthy gentleman. Though fond of not so wealthy salesman Jimmy, played by Jonathon Williams, she's determined to marry the wealthy Trevor Graydon, played by Jonathan Clark, who happens to be in love with Millie's roommate Dorothy Brown, played by Lizzie Peterson. As all four try to find love, evil landlady Mrs. Meers, played by Darby Schwein, schemes to sell the orphaned Dorothy into white slavery. Other cast members include: Muzzy Van Hossmere played by Kelsey Draeger, Ching Ho played by Dusty Schulz, Bun Foo played by Carlos Adams, Miss Flannery played by Alayna Miller, Alice played by Savannah Williams, Gloria played by Sam Wallace, Ruth played by Greilyn Tuggle and Rita played by Mia Wagner. Chorus members include Hena Adams, Trinity Clark, Jada Henry, Christian Radford, Halie Reed, Kayla Williams and Anna Woolsey. The musical is directed by Ryan Smith. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
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Camden Co.
Police officer struck during traffic stop
A man is in custody after striking an Osage Beach Police Officer during a routine traffic stop. The incident occurred on Thursday, April 30 at 6:33 a.m. In Camden County on Robert T. Watkins U.S. 54 Eastbound, East of the Grand Glaize Bridge. Officers in two 2013 Ford Interceptor SUV were on the shoulder of U.S. Hwy. 54 conducting a traffic stop on a 2002 Ford Ranger operated by Kurt G. Scheiter, 23 of Osage Beach. A 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 pickup operated by Robert T. Watkins, 58 of Linn Creek was travelling Eastbound and collided with the rear of one of the patrol units. He then collided with the Ford Ranger and Officer Austin White, age 27. During the accident, debris struck another patrol unit. Officer White was transported by staff for Life to University Hospital in Columbia with serious See MSHP on Page 7
HOWELL CO.
MOST WANTED
The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-2562544 or local authorities. Jacob A. Counts, age 31 - Wanted for a probation violation warant for arrest on a class D felony charge of resisting arrest/detention/ stop by fleeing-creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person. No bond. Israel Casares, age 34 Wanted for a 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. Chad L. Green, age 42 Wanted for a warrant for arrest for a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. Bond set at $4,500. Cody H. Whorton, age 27 - Wanted for a probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of theft/stealing. No bond.
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Contest
placed first in the overall competition, which gives them ownership of the “traveling trophy” that is awarded to the overall first place winner every year. Second place overall went to West Plains High School, and third place went to Plato High School. Alex Pinnon, director of the William and Virginia Darr Honors Program at Missouri State-West Plains and coordinator of the contest, said the overall competition winner is determined by a point system based on student scores irrespective of division. “Mtn. Home had more
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From Page One students who placed first, second or third overall than the other schools,” he explained. “West Plains, however, won the division trophy because they had more students total take first, second or third place among the division and fewer who placed in the top three overall.” West Plains High School took first place in Division I and was followed by Willow Springs High School in second. Mtn. Home High School took third in the division. In Division II, Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty High School and Plato
High School tied for first place, each scoring 22 points. Second place went to Houston High School and third to Cabool High School. In Division III, the Winona High School placed first, followed by Summersville High School in second and Mammoth Springs (Arkansas) High School in third. In all, three teams competed in Division I, six in Division II and nine in Division III. “The Interscholastic Contest is always a highlight of the academic year for us, as we get to host some of the best students around on
our campus, and these great For more information students get to challenge about the Interscholastic their scholastic endeavors,” Contest and how to Pinnon said. participate in next year’s
event, contact Pinnon at 417-255-7965 or at apinnon@missouristate. edu.
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month It’s springtime in Missouri and everyone wants to be outdoors, and motorcyclists everywhere are eager to hit the road. Riders will be polishing that chrome and tuning those engines for weekend rides, rallies and runs. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists and motorcyclists alike to “Watch for Motorcycles” in order to help prevent motorcycle crashes, deaths and injuries on Missouri’s roadways. “Motorcyclists have the same rights and privileges as any other drivers on the roadway,” said Bill Whitfield, executive committee chair of the coalition. “However, drivers of cars and trucks often don’t see motorcycles until the last second, or sometimes not at all.” In 2014, 87 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes on Missouri roadways. By
following a few basic safety rules, we can all help prevent crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following tips to drivers on how to prevent a fatal crash with a motorcycle: - Allow the motorcycle the full width of a lane at all times. - Always signal when changing lanes or merging with traffic. - Check all mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before changing lanes or merging with traffic, especially at intersections. - Never drive distracted or impaired. Motorcyclists must also take precautions to remain safe on the road. Motorcyclists can increase their safety by following these steps: - Wear a DOT-compliant helmet and other protective
gear. - Obey all traffic laws and be properly licensed and trained. - Wear brightly colored clothes and reflective tape to increase visibility. - Ride in the middle of the lane where you will be more visible to drivers. - Never ride distracted or impaired. - Anticipate the moves of other drivers and be extra cautious of road conditions and debris. Motorcycle experts recommend motorcyclists also complete some type of training before getting out on the road. There are 31 training locations in Missouri. You can find the one nearest you at www.mmsp.org. For more information, visit www.saveMOlives.com or Facebook and Twitter at Save MO Lives. Arrive Alive.
Mtn. View Garden Club awarded 2015 Garden Club of the Year
Garden Club of the Year - Several members of the Mtn. View Garden Club attended the FGCM 82nd State Convention at Tan-Tar-A, Lake of the Ozarks on April 13 through April 16. The MVGC were very proud to bring home the trophy for State Garden Club of the Year. Those accepting the award were, Connie Porter, Marty Toll, Sarah Dale, Alice Hand and Patti Sprague. The MVGC was organized in 1954. Currently the club has 35 members. The club's Wednesday Weeders plant and maintain 22 gardens within the city of Mountain View. They also do Garden Therapy at the nursing home once a month. The club maintains 6 blue bird trails with 34 houses, sow wildflower seeds on the roadside of Highway 60 through town, give out trees on Arbor day to fifth graders and plant daffodils in October at the elementary school with the first grade students. The club judges yard of the month and community garden of the month and sponsors the Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl poster contest with the elementary students. This is the 11th year the Mtn. View Garden Club has been named State Garden Club of the Year, the first time being in 1999. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri.
THE TEAM FROM WINONA High School tied for first place in Division III of the Interscholastic Contest hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains on Friday, April 10. With their trophy are, front row from left, Kyndal Thomason, Zack Smith and Madison Counts; second row: Megan Mays, Jake Smith, Tre Thomason, Dalton Voyles, Jesse Denton, Gretta Phillips and Joe Norris; third row: team sponsor William Chilton, Michaela Kile, Jerica Will, Kelsey Spinner and Regan Brown; back row: Jacob Deckard, Sarah Marchbank, Logan Thompson, Destiny Brewer, Julia Sartin and Olivia Barnes. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)
'West Plains Wall of Fame' official unveiling May 13 at welcome center To honor five national celebrities that were either born or raised in West Plains, the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center in West Plains plans to unveil a mural and some career mementos during an official ceremony at the Center on Wednesday, May 13, at 1 p.m. The “West Plains Wall of Fame” project, supported by the Tourism Board and the City of West Plains, is meant to pay homage to the contributions of Jan Howard, Porter Wagoner, Preacher Roe, Bill Virdon and Dick Van Dyke and their impacts on the national stage. A mural painted by local artist Michael McClure depicts the five local legends performing in their primes on the south interior wall of the Welcome Center. Two glass display cases will showcase artifacts from their careers, with many of the items donated personally by the individuals or from family members. The ceremony is expected to include some special dignitaries, such as Ms. Howard and Mr. Virdon, along with other family members and friends. The public is invited to attend.
Youth musical talent competition to be part of Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival activities A new feature of the OldTime Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival in downtown West Plains, Mo., will be a Youth Musical Talent Competition, sponsored by West Plains Downtown Revitalization, Inc. and the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area. The competition will be conducted on the 2nd Stage, located on the Square on the east side of the Courthouse. The Festival committee and the downtown group created this event to help with their efforts to preserve and pass along the old-time traditions which are the focus of the Festival. Competitions will be Friday, June 19, from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. for youth aged six
through ten; and Saturday, June 20, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. for youth aged eleven through eighteen. Music style will be limited to oldtime or other traditional music, or newer music in an old-time style. For singers, live accompaniment is preferred. Cash awards will be presented each day - $50 for first place, $25 for second place, and $15 for third place. Competition t-shirts will be given to all participants. Entry forms are available on the Festival website at http://www.oldtimemusic. org, or may be picked up at West Plains Music Store, #18 Court Square in downtown West Plains. Entry forms must be turned in at West
Plains Music Store by June 13, and contestants will be advised of their performance times via email prior to the event. For more information about the competition, contact coordinator Amber Adamson at adamson5125@ gmail.com. The Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival will celebrate its 21st year Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20. The two-day annual event in downtown West Plains, Mo., celebrates Ozarks music and culture. Admission to all festival events is free. The OldTime Music, Ozark Heritage Festival is the signature event for West Plains. The two-day festival seeks to celebrate, preserve, pass on
and nurture an appreciation of the old-time music and folk life traditions distinctive to the Ozark Highlands. 2015 Festival partners include the West Plains Council on the Arts, the City of West Plains, Missouri State University-West Plains, the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, West Plains Civic Center, and Charles and Pam Drago. Partial funding for this event was provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. For more information on the festival e-mail info@ westplainsarts.org, visit the website at http://www. oldtimemusic.org, or “like” the Facebook page at https:// www.facebook. co m/Old. Time.Music.Festival
For more info rm ation, Welcome Cente r at 417-256people may co nt act the 8835.
MV Garden Club Yard of the Month awarded
Yard of the Month - The yard of Mr. and Mrs. John Musille at Kansas Street was selected for the Yard of the Month for April. As we wandered through this extensive yard we were in awe of the massive Oak trees, some more than one hundred years old. Other trees included were Pine, White Oaks, Maple and Pink Dogwood. As we traveled the brick paths through this multi-level yard we admired the Knock Out Roses, Surprise Lilies, Corn Flowers, Iris, Lilies and Daffodils. In the rear we saw their raised vegetable and square foot gardens. Weeping Mulberry, Viburnum, Rhododendron, Barberry and Hydrangea were also among their many other plants. The front yard was adorned with a large decorative rock and Japanese Maple. If you would like to nominate a friend, a neighbor or yourself for this monthly award, please leave a message at 417-934-2662. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region and the Federated Garden Clubs of MIssouri, South Central District.
MV Garden Club Bed of the Month awarded
Bed of the Month - The Community Garden, Bed of the Month for April was awarded to the Community Garden Bed as it was the only bed that had been well maintained and had flowers in bloom. These flowers included Tulips, Daffodils and Grape Hyacinth. The Community Garden, Bed of the Month is sponsored by the Mountain View Garden Club which is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region and the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, South Central District.
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Upcoming Events Upcoming Blood Drive in Mtn. View May 8 The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for O NEGATIVE BLOOD TYPES. There is currently less than a two-day supply of these blood types available for area patients. Donors are urged to give this week at an area blood drive or CBCO donor center. Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) provide all of the blood for patients at 39 area hospitals. On average, a transfusion takes place every seven minutes. It takes around 230 donations each day to meet the area’s blood needs. You can help by giving blood at the Mountain View Community Center on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The community center is located at 125 West 1st Street. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit our website at www.cbco.org, or call toll-free 1-800-2805337. Thank you for giving life to your community.
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday May 6
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Looking Back Through the eyes of the Standard News
2nd Annual Princess Tea Party May 16 Summersville Branch Library’s 2nd annual Princess Tea Party Story Time will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. We feel quite honored to have the 2015 Miss Texas County Outstanding Teen, Madison Horner, reigning over our event this year. Everyone is welcome to participate. Come dressed in your fanciest “PRINCESS” clothes and wear a tiara if you have one! We’re going to have a ROYAL TIME at Summersville Branch Library!!
Mother's Day Lunch at the Mtn. View Senior Center The Mtn. View Senior Center will be having Mother's Day Lunch on Friday, May 8. Special thanks to Duncan Funeral Home for sponsoring the party and providing the special treats that will given out. All Mothers are encouraged to bring in pictures of their children and grandchildren.
Relay For Life June 6
Standard News Archives - Thursday, March 12, 1970 - Recently a Springfield Division crew of the Frisco Railroad was in the Mtn. View area completing a regular cycle of renewal and servicing of the Frisco track from Willow Springs to three miles east of Mtn. View. The crew laid some 10,000 ties in this stretch of track at a cost of $8 per tie, including labor and actual cost of the tie. While the work was being done by the 23-man crew, two Frisco safety inspectors, Bob Schmidt and Guy Pollard, were observing the work routine of the crew. Bob Schmidt stated that the safety of the men was of top most concern to Frisco, hence, their motto - "Strong on Safety." It was said that statistics prove that the men were safer on the job than at home. It is stated that more than twice as many accidents happen in the workers' homes than on the job. Mtn. View Healthcare 5:00 p.m. Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 for information. 5:30 p.m. First Baptist Church AWANAs. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. church starts at 6 p.m. Tonight's theme: "Parent Night" 5:45 p.m. Mtn. View Christian Church TEAM 412 (Preschool thru from 9 a.m. to p.m. at The 6th Grade) and The Journey United Methodist Church, Youth Group (Jr. High & High 311 N. Harris St in Willow School). Doors open at Springs. Services offered 5:45 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. are WIC (Women, Infant, 6:30 p.m. and Children program) and Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 Immunizations. For more p.m. at Mothers Against information, please contact Methamphetamine (MAM) Howell County Health 503 E. Main Street Willow Department at 417-256-7078. Springs. For information 9:15 a.m. call 417-469-0018 Exercise at the or 417-855-9113. Mtn. View Healthcare 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and - Story Time at the Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View Public Library. All at Sacred Heart Church in ages are welcome. Snacks, Willow Springs. Call crafts and a lot of fun. 417-469-5550 for information - Swedish Weaving at the Thursday, May 7th Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. - Arthritis Exercise at the Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Puzzles at the A Grief Workshop will be held Mtn. View Senior Center at the OzSBI with presenter 11:30 a.m. Darlene Wilson. Learn the Blood Pressure Checks at steps of grief, receive a the Mtn. View Senior Center memory book to share your 12:00 p.m. memories and participate in Willow Springs Rotary Club a balloon release to celebrate at Open Range. Contact your angel. To register for this Teresa Waggoner free event, call 417-293-9541 at 417-252-0316 or 417-255-9783. for information. Friday, April May 8th 12:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Shuffleboard Games at Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Bingo at the Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. (Help for friends Puzzles at the & families of alcoholics) Mtn. View Senior Center Monday - 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - The next regular monthly Mtn. View meeting of the Mtn. View Presbyterian Church Ministerial Alliance will be 205 E. 2nd Street held at Ron's Restaurant, at 417-247-7146 the corner of Oak and 2nd or - The West Plains Chamber 417-247-0566 of Commerce Caddy Shack
Join us at Relay For Life of Howell County on Saturday, Mark your calendars June 6 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the Howell County Square in West Plains as we celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer! Everyone is welcome to attend. Visit www.relayforlife. Wednesday, May 6th org/HowellCoMo to register online as a participant or 7:00 a.m. survivor. Coffee & Billiards at the A special 'Thank You' to Silver ($1,000 and Gold ($1,500) Mtn. View Senior Center level event sponsors Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply and West Howell County Health Plains Resaw. This event would not be possible without Department at 417-256-7078 the generosity of local businesses like these. Sponsorship 9:00 a.m. Howell County Health opportunities are still available. Please contact Ashley Department satellite clinic Walker at 417-293-9507 for more information.
FYI
CGP Dept. to host convention, raise money for charity A gaming, cosplay and anime convention set for June 2628 at the West Plains Civic Center will raise money for the West Plains Schools Bridges Program. Organizers with Missouri State University-West Plains’ Computer Graphics and Programming (CGP) Department and student chapter of Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) are inviting gaming, comic and anime enthusiasts of all ages to attend Oz-Con (Ozarks Gaming Convention) to enjoy such events as anime, cosplay, MTG, Warhammer, Warmachine, role-playing games, console games and much more. In addition, those attending can visit with representatives from gaming vendors, authors and celebrities of the industry, organizers said. All proceeds will go to Bridges, a community-based organization designed to meet various needs of students in the West Plains R-7 and surrounding rural schools, organizers said. Needs include nutritional, hygenic, anything that could prohibit them from focusing on their education, officials said. For more information about the conference or to register for the event, visit the website, www.oz-con.com, or e-mail info@oz-con.com
Free line dancing workout for kids Beginning on Friday, May 15, a free children’s line dance workout will be offered at the Summersville Senior Center at 2 p.m. This will follow the weekly adults’ line dance workout. A $1.00 donation to the center is suggested per session. Contact Kathie Cox for more information or to pre-register at 417-932-4866.
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Classic Golf Tournament shotgun start. Golfer's lunch at 11 a.m. To register your 3-person team contact 417-256-4433 or info@ wpchamber.com 12:30 p.m. - Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m. Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 10:00 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. $3 admission per child Saturday, May 9th TBA LHS Boys & Girls Track District Meet 9:00 a.m. - The Howell County Kids Fest 2015 will be held until 1 p.m. Details TBA. - The Ozark Radio Network Baby Expo will be held at the West Plains Civic Center in the exhibit hall 8:00 p.m. Willow Springs Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings at the Sacred Heart Church. Call 417-469-5550 for more information. 9:00 a.m. Mtn. View Garden Club Spring Plant Sale at the What Park Sunday, May 10th
Happy Mother's Day!
8:00 p.m. Willow Springs Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings at the Sacred Heart Church. Call 417-469-5550 for more information. Monday, May 11th 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:00 a.m. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. - Arts & Crafts Club at the WSCF Ferguson Building in Willow Springs. Call Sue Thompson at 417-252-7477 for information. - Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Swedish Weaving Class at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Games Mtn. View Senior Center 4:30 p.m. LHS JV/Varsity Baseball
game vs. Koshkonong 5:30 p.m. - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. - Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church. Call 417-247-7153 for more information. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Community Center, instructed by Mary Zitter-Newman 7:00 p.m. - Willow Springs R-IV School Board, 200 W. Main, Board Conference Room. Call 417-469-3260 for information. - Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View. For info call 417-934-2682. Tuesday, May 12th 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercises at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 or 417-252-0918 for info 12:30 p.m. - Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center - Hand to Foot Card Game at the Mtn. View Senior Center 4:30 p.m. - LHS JV/Varsity Baseball game at Alton - Tumbling at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 7:30 p.m. For more info call 417-934-5437. 5:00 p.m. LHS JV/Varsity Girls Soccer game vs. Poplar Bluff Senior Night 5:30 p.m. 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. 6:30 p.m. Country Dance at the Mtn. View Community Center 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
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Governor refuses to modernize Missouri's welfare policies Senate leaders say restructuring the program would help get people back to work Missouri State Senators are speaking out today against the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 24. The bill was aimed at strengthening the state’s efforts to fight poverty and modernizing the welfare program. Senate Leader Tom Dempsey said the governor’s concerns are not justified. “For 20 years, Missouri has unsuccessfully provided an incentive for people to get back to work,” said Dempsey. “This plan would give a structure to get people back to work and reinvest the savings in childcare, job training, and the kind of services that will help people find employment.” Because Missouri has failed to implement many of the reform policies adopted by other states, it ranks dead last in welfare reform policies.
Senate Bill 24 would put ideas other states have implemented successfully into a plan that Missouri can use to improve work participation and empower more Missourians to become employed and be independent. Bill sponsor Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, said these reforms would fix a faulty system. “I am deeply disappointed with the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 24. Missouri’s sorry distinction as last in the nation in working for welfare requires us to act. Senate Bill 24 will give our families the structure and tools they need to succeed by emphasizing work and personal engagement. Instead of embracing the Legislature’s proactive reform of our welfare system, the
Responsible Reforms
Welfare reform is always a hard topic to tackle when it comes to crafting new, helpful legislation. Each person, even within the same political party, has their own views. This session the General Assembly worked hard to create a practical, yet agreeable piece of legislation called the “Strengthening Missouri Families Act”. I feel this legislation helps provide safeguards for those who need assistance through one of our state’s welfare programs, while also encouraging recipients to take personal responsibility to ensure those programs do not become a way of life. Senate Bill 24 restructures the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and parts of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As amended, SB 24 would reduce lifetime eligibility for TANF recipients from the current five years to three years and nine months. The Senate position was to limit the program to 36 months, but agreed to the compromise during conference. Instead of signing up for the long-term monthly cash assistance program, this legislation calls for implementing a cash diversion program that grants eligible TANF recipients lump-sum cash grants for short-term needs, as well as job referrals or referrals to career centers, upon a showing of good cause. Showing good cause may include loss of employment, excluding a voluntary end of employment due to poor job performance; catastrophic illness; domestic violence; or other emergencies rendering a family member unable to care for the basic needs of their family. I think it is important to remember, with this bill, we are trying to encourage people to work and take pride in their achievements. I think we all agree with giving people a helping hand when they are really down and out and need help. One of the most responsible items placed in this legislation is the provision that the person seeking benefits will be required to engage in work activities before becoming eligible. By encouraging those who are in need of assistance to work hard to help their family overcome the situation, they will be rewarded with integrity, responsibility and a better sense of self-worth. I feel the safeguards helped make this legislation something we could all agree on. Senate Bill 24 requires TANF recipients to remain employed or continue seeking employment, or face the loss of half of their benefits for a maximum of 10 weeks. If they neglect to meet this requirement, they could forfeit all benefits. TANF recipients also have to be employed to be eligible for food stamps. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allows states with a certain level of unemployment to seek a waiver of the work requirement for assistance. Missouri currently has this waiver, but starting, Jan. 1, 2016, this act removes the waiver and reinstates the work requirements. I look forward to the governor signing this legislation. If he does not, I am confident there will be enough votes to override his veto, possibly before we end session on May 15. 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.
governor is sticking to the status quo; a broken welfare system that discourages work and needlessly creates welfare dependency.” Majority Floor Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said the Senate will bring the bill up for an override. “I have no reason to believe we won’t be able to overturn this veto,” said Richard. “This measure will not only strengthen personal accountability in welfare policies, but it will help people become more self-sufficient and find employment.” Current Bill Summary CCS/HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 24 - This act, known as the "Strengthening Missouri Families Act," modifies provision of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). FULL FAMILY IMMEDIATE SANCTION (Section 208.026) This act requires the Department of Social Services to conduct an investigation and determine if a person is cooperating with a work activity requirement under the TANF program. If the person is noncompliant, a representative of the Department shall conduct a face-to-face meeting and explain the potential sanction of TANF benefits, as well as
the requirements to cure such a sanction. The TANF recipient shall then have six weeks to comply with the work activity requirement. Failure to do so will result in a sanction consisting of a 50% reduction of benefits for a maximum of ten weeks. During that period of sanctions, the person shall remain on the caseload in sanction status and the Department will attempt to meet face-to-face to explain the sanction and the requirements to cure the sanction. To cure a sanction, the person shall perform work activities for a minimum average of 30 hours per week for one month. If the person does not cure the sanction, the case shall be closed. This act allows for the person to reapply for benefits by completing work activities for a minimum average of 30 hours per week within one month of the eligibility interview. LIFE-TIME LIMITS, CASH DIVERSION, WORK REQUIREMENT, PROGRAM ORIENTATION, AND NEW SPOUSES (208.026 & 208.040) Beginning January 1, 2016, the following changes shall be made to the TANF program: (1) The life-time limit for TANF shall be 45 months. This limit shall not apply to minors and those families qualifying for a hardship exemption;
Our 2nd annual Princess Tea Party Story Time will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. We feel quite honored to have the 2015 Miss Texas County Outstanding Teen, Madison Horner, reigning over our event this year. Thirty little “princesses” attended last year’s Princess Tea, and we’re planning for that number again this year. Princesses, come dressed in your fanciest and wear your tiara if you have one. We’ll have some tiaras and things available for use during the party so that everyone will feel like royalty on this special day. Mark your calendar now. Boys – don’t feel that we’re leaving you out. Your party will be a Cowboy Roundup June 6th with Cowboy Rick and his original 1880 stagecoach! More on that later. Summersville Friends of the Library meet at the library the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m. The next meeting will be held on May 11th. New members are invited to join the group in supporting and participating in the continuing growth of the Summersville Branch Library. New books to our branch this week include Fore ver Summer: Two Books in One by Alyson Noel and Conspiracy 365, 4 book set by Gabrielle Lord, both juvenile fiction; Mother Teresa: The Authorized Biography by Navin Chawla; and Seaweed Soup, easy by Stuart J. Murphy. New movies on DVD include Blade of Kings; Dead Man Down, starring Colin Farrell; and Action Thriller 4 Movie Collection: seeking Justice/Law Abiding Citizen/ Righteous Kill/Stone. The Innocent Man: Murder
and Injustice In A Small Town is a true story on CD by John Grisham. Audio books have a 2-week checkout limit. Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download for Texas County Library patrons! To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, click on “e-books”, or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required. Anyone wishing to use a computer at the library will need to have a valid Texas County Library card. The cards are FREE, but we will need to see a picture I.D. and a separate proof of current address at the time of application. Children under the age of 18 years must have a Texas County Library card and parent or guardian permission to use the Internet on one of our computers. Remember to save your Best Choice brand barcodes for the library and Box Tops For Education for our grade school. Texas County Library receives 3 cents for each Best Choice barcode! Thanks, West Plains, Birch Tree, and Mountain View friends, for sending yours to us. Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary. lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@ texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
(2) The Department shall implement a cash diversion program that grants eligible TANF benefits recipients lumpsum cash grants for short-term needs, as well as job referrals or referrals to career centers, in lieu of signing up for the longterm monthly cash assistance program upon a showing of good cause. This lump sum benefit shall not apply toward the life-time TANF benefits limit. Good cause may include loss of employment, excluding a voluntary quit or dismissal due to poor job performance; catastrophic illness; domestic violence; or other emergencies rendering a family member unable to care for the basic needs of the family. The lumpsum maximum limit shall be set at three times the family size allowance and for use once in a 12-month period and for only five instances in a lifetime; (3) The Department shall develop a standardized program orientation for TANF applicants that informs applicants of the program's rules and work requirements, as well as the consequences if the work requirements are not met. The Department shall not issue a case without receiving confirmation that TANF applicants have signed a participation agreement; (4) A new spouse's income and assets shall be disregarded for six consecutive months. This disregard shall be applied once in a recipient's lifetime; and (5) Persons seeking benefits will be required to engage in work activities before becoming eligible. MARRIAGE, FATHERHOOD, AND ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION SERVICES (208.067) The Department shall
set aside a minimum of 2% of TANF funds, consistent with federal law and subject to appropriations, to fund alternative to abortion services and awareness programs, as well as a minimum of 2% of TANF funds for healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood promotion. These funds shall be used to supplement and not supplant existing funding for these programs. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (208.244.1) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allows states with a certain level of unemployment to seek a waiver of the work requirement for assistance. Missouri currently has such a waiver. Beginning January 1, 2016, this act removes the waiver and reinstates the work requirements. APPLICATION OF SAVINGS (208.244.2) Any savings resulting from the changes to TANF and SNAP under this act shall be used to provide child care assistance for single parents, education assistance, transportation assistance, and job training for individuals receiving benefits under the programs as allowable under law. ANNUAL REPORT (208.244.3) The Department of Social Services shall make an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government Accountability on the progress of implementation and include specified data. The Joint Committee shall meet at least once a year to review the report and make recommendations to the President Pro-Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.
Managing the Purse Strings
This week in Washington we worked to fund your priorities. This is the first time since 1974 that Congress has gotten such an early start on appropriating your tax dollars. This process gives us the opportunity to make sure your tax dollars are spent wisely on what is most important to southeast and southern Missouri. It’s the right step to appropriating funds rather than passing temporary patches through continuing resolutions which give a blank check to the administration. I had three priorities for the funding process that I incorporated into the bill passed in the House of Representatives. First, I pushed to bar the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using any funds to implement the Waters of the United States rule. This rule could potentially allow the EPA to regulate nearly every area of the ground that gets wet or has flow during rainfall. The rule is too broad and could be interpreted to expand the EPA’s reach to cover all ponds, puddles, temporary or small wetlands, irrigation ditches or similar collections of water. Next, I fought for funding for the Mississippi River and Tributaries project. This is the largest flood control project in the world, and I made sure this program had the proper funding to provide the flood control that all families in southeast Missouri deeply need. Third, I secured language that provides funds for small inland ports like those in southeast Missouri. This provides the ports dredging funds that are important to keeping them open. Small ports and waterway traffic relieve highway congestion and are critical to moving agriculture and manufacturing goods across the country. This funding ensures waterways are navigable and protected. Managing the purse strings is the best option to provide the most effective, efficient, accountable government. Since you elected me to be your voice in Congress, I have worked to restore regular order, pass funding bills and fully use the power of the purse given to the House of Representatives in our Constitution. This week we saw the funding process begin to work for the American people.
MSU SBTDC helps generate loans, jobs and sales in Missouri The Missouri State University-Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is proud to release its economic impact numbers for the first 6 months of its fiscal year 2015. The MSU SBTDC provides services to 16 counties in southwest Missouri. From September 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015, the Springfield center has assisted area small businesses with the creation of 65 new jobs and in retaining 290 existing jobs. The MSU SBTDC also provided loan packaging assistance that resulted in over $7.7 million in approved
loans and equity investments, as well as assisting with sales increases of over $12 million. In addition to the center’s client consultation results, the center hosted 20 educational training seminars between its Springfield center and West Plains satellite office to a total of 179 attendees. The Missouri State SBTDC is designed to deliver up-todate consultation, training, and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management. Assistance is available to owners interested in improving or expanding an existing small business and to prospective business
owners. The center is housed in MSU’s Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise & Business Development. The center is part of The eFactory, which includes over 20,000 square feet of business incubator space, in addition to various partner agencies that in conjunction with the SBTDC make the building a one-stop-shop for area entrepreneurs. For more information on the MSU SBTDC or The eFactory, please contact Rayanna Anderson, Director at 417-837-2617 or via email at sbtdc@ missouristate.edu
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Death Notices Roberta Jo Meier Roberta Jo Meier went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2015, in Springfield, Tennessee. Roberta was born April 22, 1926, to Fred
and Iva Mae McClellan in Strong City, Oklahoma. She was the youngest child in the family with five other siblings—three brothers and two sisters. Growing up during the time of the Great Depression impacted Roberta deeply throughout her life. She learned to make ends meet with whatever she had and to save for a rainy day. Roberta moved to Missouri with her family in 1948. In 1950, she married George A. Meier. Both were employees of Angelica Uniform
Company in Mountain View, MO. They determined early in their marriage to live on the income they received rather than going deeply into debt. They followed that principle throughout their lives and passed it on to their three children through their example. Another value extremely important to Roberta was family. She firmly believed a family should stick together, and its members should take care of each other. Roberta faithfully affirmed this value by caring for her aging parents until their deaths. This value was also apparent in Roberta’s love not only for her children but also for her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, to whom she was affectionately known as G.G. Finally and most importantly, Roberta was a woman of faith. One way she expressed that faith was by her repeated quotation of the poem she learned in high school: “A Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Part of that poem reads as follows: “Life is real! Life is
Rev. Robert Floyd Smith earnest! And the grave is not its goal; Dust thou art, to dust returnest, Was not spoken of the soul.” Roberta is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and all of her siblings. She is survived by three children: Janice Meier of Springfield, TN, Steve Meier (wife Janie) of Mountain View, MO, and Randall Meier (wife Terrie) of Liberty, MO; 6 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews. Although she will be deeply missed, her influence will long continue to impact her family and friends. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
Rev. Robert Floyd Smith the son of late Ike and Maud Ellen (Kirkland) Smith, was born May 20, 1918 at
Mountain View Health Care, Mountain View, Missouri making his age 96 years, II Months, and 8 days. He was united in marriage to June (Cooley) Smith, February 19,1938 making their union together 59 years. To their union they were blessed with three children; Ruthellen, Carol, and Bobby. Robert and June were pastors of the Church of God of Prophecy in Summersville, Missouri for several years and he was also a pastor at Flat Rock. Robert worked in the Timber Industry with his brother Doc also. He was quiet by nature and enjoyed listening to others. Preceding Robert in death Montier, Missouri and went is his beloved wife June, one home to be with the Lord son Bobby, his parents Ike Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at and Maud, two half brothers
Tonya Marie Slater Tonya Marie Slater was born May 12, 1972 at Ithaca, NY the daughter of Harry Robert Swansbrough, Jr. and Janice Marie (Mann) Swansbrough. She passed
Larry Gale 'Mouse' Yardley Larry Gale (Mouse) Yardley was born on April 19, 1955 in Burlington, IA to Robert and Mabel (Pyeatt) Yardley. He departed his life on April 30, 2015 at his home in Winona, MO at the age of 60 years and 11 days. He is survived by his loving companion and best friend Tammy Sites of 34 years. Mouse was a loving father of 7 children: four sons Ronnie (Skeeter), Anthony (Bubba) and wife Ashlee, Larry Edward and fiancé Jodi all of Winona, and Dustin Young of Mountain View, MO; three daughters Dee Dee and friend Preston Martin of Birch Tree, MO, Sabrina Yardley of Florida, and
Heather Young of Mountain View, MO; he was blessed with 17 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews; five brothers Bill and wife Nancy of Cedar Lake, IN, Butch and wife Bonnie of Winona, Roger and friend DJ of Eldon, MO, Gary and wife Becky of Mountain View, MO, and Gusher and wife Judi of Ellington, MO; one sister Kathy Mahan and husband Clinton of Piggott, AR; and one brother-in-law Lynn McClurg of Winona, MO. Mouse is preceded in death by his parents Bob and Mabel Yardley, two brothers Elza and Richard; and one sister Yvonne (Cricket)
McClurg. Mouse spent most of his life working in the logging woods and sawmills. He enjoyed reading and watching western movies. Mouse had a host of friends and family and is going to be missed by all. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Bro. Gary Larson officiating. Interment was in Pinelawn Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
Robert Clell 'Bob' Tabor Robert Clell "Bob" Tabor, 84, of Evansville went to be with the Lord at 1:03 am, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Bob was born June 26, 1930 in Mountain View, Missouri the son of the late Lee and Nell (McBride) Tabor. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and served during the Korean War. Bob was a long time member of Calvary Temple, where he served on the board and was the Sunday School Superintendant for 20 plus years. He was currently
SERVE 2015: Serving our communities one family at a time Mtn. View and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Churches are happy to announce that it is SERVE time again and the time for you to put in your request if you or someone you know needs free work done. What we are looking for is work that the homeowner is unable to do due to illness, injury or disability. Let us know if you need light carpentry work, weeding, cleaning or other projects. We are here to help. How this Works: The homeowner provides supplies, the churches provide free labor. Please call the Mtn. View United Methodist Church office at 417-934-5033, leave your name, phone number, address and a description of the job needed done and someone from the churches will contact you.
a member of Harvestime Temple in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Bob had worked as an independent concrete contractor in the tri state area for over 30 years. He was an accomplished golfer, who also loved the St. Louis Cardinals and IU Basketball. Bob especially loved his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a fun grandpa who enjoyed spending time and playing with his grandkids. Bob will be deeply missed by his family, his church family, his many friends and his beloved dog, Bear. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Emma Jean (Peach) Tabor of Evansville; daughter, Kim Speer (Kevin) of Brownsburg, IN; sons, Bob Tabor Jr. (Ann) of Gainesville, GA, Mike Tabor (Rosanne) of Newburgh, IN, Reverend Mark Tabor (Tonya) of Mt. Vernon, IN, and Reverend Brian Tabor (Kim) of Fishers, IN; sisters, Elda Phelps of Mountain View, MO, Bennie Baumgarth (Roy) of St. Louis, MO, and Hazel Easky (Dale)
of Saint Clair, MO; brother, Clifford Tabor (Jo) of Mountain View, MO; grandchildren, Shelley Smith, Craig Tabor, Angie Benware, Christine Swanson, Brooke Neuerman, Weston Tabor, Eric Speer and Cole Speer and 10 great grandchildren and another one on the way this year. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Derek Tabor and siblings, Catherine Melton and Raymond, Carl and Billy Tabor. Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel-A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville with his sons, Reverend Mark Tabor and Reverend Brian Tabor officiating. Private family burial will be in Mayo Cemetery in Duff, Indiana. Memorial Contributions may be made to Harvestime Temple, 101 Roosevelt Dr., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
Concert, BBQ to benefit Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry Appearing at the Mtn. View Community Center on Sunday, May 17 will be Heart To Heart "The Heart & Soul of Branson" Grammy and Dove nominees Sharon and Jerry Mays. This toe-tapping variety and gospel show will feature special guests The Uglies and Elvis Messley. Please bring a non-
perishable food item for the Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. A BBQ plate lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Adults are $7, kids are $5 and children 4 and under are free. The plate lunch includes drink and cookie. There will be bake sale items available. The concert will begin at 2 p.m. and a love offering will be taken.
Weaver and Ed Fox, half sister Ellen Fox, five Smith brothers Arron, Arthur, Elvis, Jesse, and John. Surviving are two daughters, Ruthellen Grose and husband Homer of Kimberling City, Missouri and Carol Craig and husband Kent of Summersville, Missouri. He leaves 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren and one nephew and two nieces. Services were held Friday May 1, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Burial was in Oakside Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
away April 24, 2015 at her home in Mountain View, MO at the age of 42 years. She was preceded in death by one son Jacob Wallace Slater; one grandson Dartanyan Williams; her maternal grandfather Richard Mann, Sr. and her paternal grandparents Harry and Edna Swansbrough. She is survived by four sons Joshua Beckman, Kenny Slater, Mark Lelik, II, and Chandeler Lelik all of Mountain View, MO; three daughters Miranda Beckman of Vandalia, MO, Kara Slater of Mountain View, MO and Mariah Slater of Mountain View, MO; two grandchildren
Adalynn Swansbrough of Mountain View, and Sophi Taylor of Arizona; her mother and stepfather Janice and Richard Holford, Jr. of Birch Tree, MO, her father and stepmother Harry Swansbrough Jr. and wife Margaret of Ithaca, NY; her maternal grandmother Ruth Mann of Bushnell, FL; two brothers Robert Swansbrough and wife Connie of Brooktondale, NY, and Richard Holford, III of Birch Tree, MO; three sisters Amy VanHorn and husband Jonathan of Mountain View, MO, Janet Smith and husband Anthony of Joplin, MO and Necole Lankford and husband Jessie of Birch Tree, MO; and a host of other family and friends. Tonya was baptized as an adolescent and attended the Methodist Church in Ithaca until she moved to Missouri in 2008. Tonya obtained her GED in 1996 and later her Associate Degree in Business and Marketing, and her Bachelor degree in criminal justice. Tonya worked as an office manager with WBNA Market Research in Ithaca, NY. She has worked several jobs in her lifetime including as Certified Nurse Aide and waitressing. However, the
job she loved most was being a homemaker and mother to her children. Tonya loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed camping and canoeing on the area rivers. She loved kids, and opened her doors to the kids in town. She helped many teenagers and had lots of “adopted” kids in the Mountain View area. Tonya was a NA sponsor in West Plains, and had held NA meetings at the Christian Church in Mountain View. Prior to her death she was planning on starting an AA and NA chapter for the Mountain View area. Tonya was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers donations for funeral expenses and help for her children can be made to Duncan Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Y Highway Bridge in Mountain View, MO. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com
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Howell County Sheriff’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
INCIDENTS Thursday, April 9, 2015 Deputy Jason Long spoke with a male subject on the phone. He stated that he had gotten information that his wallet had been turned into the sheriff’s office as found. Deputy Long did locate his wallet sitting in dispatch with his ID inside. The male subject asked Deputy Long on the phone if it had money inside and Deputy Long advised him that it did not. The male subject stated that he feels that the wallet was taken from his home located at State Route N and when he last had it, it had $400 inside of it. Deputy Long later returned the wallet to the male subject at OMC hospital. Friday, April 24, 2015 A male subject reported a handgun belonging to him is missing. At this time the firearm is considered to be lost, rather than stolen. Sunday, April 26, 2015 Deputy Bruce Sortman was dispatched to the Junction Hill S-Mart located on East U.S. Hwy. 160 for a report of an assault. Upon his arrival he met with a female subject who stated that she had been assaulted by a person she knew. An investigation is underway. Monday, April 27, 2015 A male subject came into the sheriff’s office and reported that a male subject known to him has stolen a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, red in color that belongs to him and will not return it. The vehicle will be entered into MULES as stolen. Sheriff’s deputies responded to CR 6110 in West Plains for a reported burglary. Several household items were taken from the residence. The case remains under investigation at this time. Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched to the Howell County Road and Bridge Department’s northern shed for a report of theft. It was determined that fuel was taken from several pieces of equipment. Additionally, a two-way mobile radio and an AM/ FM radio were taken. The case remains under investigation. A West Plains man, Derek L. Collins, 31 of West Plains, was found deceased in his residence on Private Road 1774. No signs of foul play were found during the investigation. Thursday, April 30, 2015 Captain Jared Peterman was dispatched to State Route PP in West Plains in reference to a theft that occurred at an unknown residence in Caulfield. A female subject reported several items were stolen from her vehicle. This incident is still under investigation. A female subject reported that two steel wagon wheels had been stolen from her residence. This matter is under investigation. Deputy Rodney Harper responded to CR 1070 in Willow Spring s to do a death investigation. Truman T. Wiles, 82 of Willow Springs, was located at his residence and was determined to be deceased by the Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry of natural causes. A full report has been done and a copy turned over to the Howell County Coroner’s Office. Saturday, May 2, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched to a residence on CR 6570 in West Plains for a report of a domestic altercation. Upon arrival it was learned that both parties had left the residence together. It was believed at the time that the male subject possibly had homicidal or suicidal ideations. The female subject was found a short time later unharmed. She declined to pursue criminal charges. The male subject was later located and denied wanting to harm himself or anyone else. Both parties were advised of Missouri’s 12-hour rule for domestic violence and agreed to separate for the evening. COMMITMENTS Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Brett Lee Trimmer, 33 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-1-15 for time served. Thursday, April 23, 2015 Herschell James Payne, 34 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-25-15 for time served. Friday, April 24, 2015 Thomas Calvin Jones, 47 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-26-15 for time served. David Alan Bennett, 31 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-26-15 for time served. Vance Cody Trett, 44 of Bakersfield was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-27-15 for time served. Saturday, April 25, 2015 Jeremy Dewayne Kostelnik, 28 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-27-15 for time served. Sunday, April 26, 2015 James Flemon Turner, 36 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-27-15 for time served. Michelle Dawn Stark, 22 of Salem was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 4-28-15 for time served. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Michelle Dawn Stark, 22 of Salem was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 4-30-15 for time served. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Anthony Dean Cheshire, 46 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 4-30-15 for time served. Thursday, April 30, 2015 John Albert Barbrow, 45 of West Plains was booked for a
The Standard News court ordered commitment. Zachary Russ Mayberry, 22 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, May 1, 2015 Christopher Wayne Deshazo, 40 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. David Alan Bennett, 31 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. George Rhody Campbell, 42 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 5-2-15 for time served. Vance Cody Trett, 44 of Bakersfield was booked for a court ordered commitment. Thomas Calvin Jones, 47 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Lamont Darnell Brown, 48 of Anderson, CA was booked for a court ordered commitment. Saturday, May 2, 2015 Ethan J-Gabriel Alexander, 20 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. TRANSFERS Thursday, April 30, 2015 Jerry James Drake, 29 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Jacob Scott Gilpatrick, 34 of Yukon was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Zachary Edward Mortenson, 21 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Reland Paul Littleshield, 21 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. ARRESTS Thursday, April 9, 2015 Joshua James Trautwein, 35 of Steelville was arrested on a Crawford County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and unlawful possession of a firearm along with probation violation. He was transferred to Crawford County on 4-27-15. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 William Micheal Sanders, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Phelps County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree and assault-2nd degree. He was transferred to Phelps County on 4-2815. Adam Leslie Bennington, 29 of West Plains was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 4-30-15 and is to appear in court on 5-1-15. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 James Ruel Binghanm, 55 of Pomona was arrested for 5 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear; motor vehicle stealing and fugitive from out of state. He Is currently being held on a $38,724.50. Friday, April 24, 2015 Lakane Eugene Jones, 22 of West Plains was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 4-27-15 and is to appear in court on 5-22-15. Saturday, April 25, 2015 Eric Ray Jobe, 24 of West Plains was arrested on a Scott
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
ARRESTS Dustin J. Bennett, 32 of Mobile, AL was arrested on Tuesday, April 28 at 11:20 a.m. in Oregon County for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was processed and released from the scene. Crystal J. Kline, 31 of West Plains was arrestedon Wednesday, April 29 at 12:22 p.m. in Howell County for misdemeanor Buchanan County warrant for trespassing. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. Woneka A. Williams, 44 of West Plains was arrested on Wednesday, April 29 at 3:15 p.m. in Howell County for misdemeanor warrant from West Plains. She was taken to the West Plains Police Department where she is being held on bond. Trevor W. Halladay, 26 of Thayer was arrested on Thursday, April 30 at 6:10 a.m. In Howell County for careless and imprudent driving involving an accident; misdemeanor possession of 35 grams or less of marijuana; misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited and releaed to a medical facility. Jason H. Freeman, 18 of Mtn. View was arrested on Saturday, May 2 at 12:18 a.m. in Howell County for a Howell County misdemeanor warrant for drugs; 4 Mtn View City Warrants for traffic violations and a summons for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond. Kris L. Janes, 52 of West Plains was arrested on Saturday, May 2 at 11:20 p.m. in Howell County for driving while revoked and driving while intoxicated. He was processed and released at a hospital. ACCIDENTS A one-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, April 30 at 6:10 a.m. in Howell County on U.S. Hwy. 63, 4 miles South of West Plains. According to reports a 2001 Ford, operated by Trevor W. Halladay, 26 of Thayer, was travelling Southbound when the vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned. Halladay was taken by ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Sgt. S.L. Nelson. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Saturday, May 2 at 11:45 p.m. in Howell County on U.S. Hwy. 63, 2 miles South of Willow Springs. According to reports a 2010 Kia operated by Latosha L. Cox, 24 of Mtn. View was travelling Northbound when the driver fell asleep and ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a rock embankment, went airborne and struck a drainage ditch. The driver was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield with serious injuries. Passengers in the vehicle, Cadence S. Carter, 10 of West Plains was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains with serious injuries; Levi D. Cox, 5 of Mtn View was flown by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in Springfield with Serious injuries. Jenson R. Peterson, 0 of Mtn. View was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield with minor injuries and Kayla Warren, 27 of Mtn. View was flown by Mercy Air Ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield with serious injuries. The accident was investigated by Sgt. S.N. Foster and assisted by Sgt. R.T. Rees, Cpl. G.J. Loring, Trooper M.A. Philpott and Trooper R.W. Pace.
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County Warrant for probation violation. He was transferred to Scott County on 4-29-15. Austin Lee Pribble, 20 of Birch Tree was arrested on a Mtn. View Warrant for 3 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $2,779 bond. Richard Franklin Austin, 53 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI; driving while revoked/ suspended and resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop. He is currently being held without bond. Monday, April 27, 2015 Brandie Anne Harris, 32 of Pomona was arrested for probation violation. She was transferred to Wright County on 4-28-15. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Charity Dawn Massey, 36 of Springfield was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. Tina Marie Hollaman, 46 of West Plains was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit/debit device. She is currently being held on a $4,500 bond. Summer Blake Sheffield, 29 of Springfield was arrested for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Kyle Thomas Davis, 24 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Wright County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 4-28-15 and is to appear in court on 5-14-15. Fay Marie Powell, 38 of West Plains was arrested for probation violation. She bonded out on 4-30-15 and is to appear in court on 5-4-15. Shane Levi Briggs, 29 of Hartshorn was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear; Shannon County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear; Wright County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Mtn. Grove PD Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Shannon County on 4-29-15. Anthoney Paul Brumley, 29 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 4-28-15 and is to appear in court on 5-18-15. Talena Blanche Hayes, 53 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for assault on law enforcement officer2nd degree and resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop. She bonded out on 4-29-15 and is to appear in court on 5-18-15. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Joseph R. Briggins, 20 of West Plains was arrested on a Branson Municipal Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 4-30-15 and is to appear in court on 6-24-15. Crystal Jean Kline, 31 of West Plains was arrested for trespass1st degree. She bonded out on 4-29-15 and is to appear in court on 5-18-15. Alicia Dawn Kennedy, 47 of Thayer was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation; felony failure to appear and an Oregon County Warrant for 4 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. Thursday, April 30, 2015 Bartholomew James Humphries, 23 of Willow Springs was arrested for abuse of child; endangering welfare of child-1st degree; domestic assault-2nd. He is currently being held on a $20,000 bond. Lisa Rene’e Real, 43 of Willow Springs was arrested for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Zippy Scott Madden, 35 of Willow Springs was arrested for property damage-1st degree. He bonded out on 4-30-15 and is to appear in court on 5-4-15. Friday, May 1, 2015 Ashely Dawn Hackworth, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Jack Christopher Kukura, 33 of West Plains was arrested for 3 counts of possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 5-1-15 and is to appear in court on 5-18-15. Saturday, May 2, 2015 Jason Henry Freeman, 18 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 1 count of misdemeanor failure to appear and a Mtn. View Warrant for 4 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $3,464 bond. Samuel Aaron Hockman, 19 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Stormy Kay Roles, 21 of Birch Tree was arrested on a Hartville City Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 5-2-15 and is to appear in court on 5-19-15. Kyle Anthony Koch, 20 of Mtn. View was arrested for DWI. He was released on a summons on 5-2-15 and is to appear in court on 6-1-15.
Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CITATIONS Thursday, April 30, 2015 Aaron M. Jajko, 20 of Branson was issued citations for speeding and failure to display license plates. Saturday, May 2, 2015 Jon Joe Little, 27 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked. Sunday, May 3, 2015 Michael Anthony Clark, 18 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for tampering-2nd degree. David Gordon Fisher, 58 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for assault-3rd degree. INCIDENTS Monday, April 27 thru Monday, May 6 A complaint was filed on an insurance civil matter. Officer Ashlock was dispatched to the Mtn. View Elementary in reference to a female subject sitting in a white van drinking beer while she was waiting for her children to get out of school. Officer Ashlock arrived and made contact with female subject who was issued a citation for open container in a motor vehicle. The female subject and her children were released to a family member to drive them home. Officers were dispatched to Signal for a report of a gas drive-off. Reports were taken and case is pending. Several items were stolen from Walmart by a male from Winona. Medication was reported stolen from a mailbox. Officers responded mutual aid with Howell County Sheriff's Office for a domestic in progress on CR 2900. Upon arrival officers detained a male suspect attempting to leave the residence in a vehicle. Deputies arrived on scene shortly after and took the suspect into custody. Received a complain of a vicious dog on 2nd Street. Owner was given a warning. Officer performed a building check on a house that is unoccupied. Report of a physical domestic in progress. Upon arrival officer found an injured man. Man received medical attention, investigation is on-going.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings
Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - April 27 thru May 4
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 Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/ Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Harley D.R. Kerley of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Anthony P. Brumley of West Plains; Harley D.R. Kerley of West Plains; Assault/Attempt AssaultL/E, C/O, E/P, Highway Worker, Utility Worker Or P&P-Other Than Deadly Weapon Or Drugs Or Dangerous Instrument/ Physical Injury-2nd Degree (Felony): Talena B. Hayes of West Plains; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony (Felony): Talena B. Hayes of West Plains; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 (Felony): Michelle Helena Phillips of Gainesville; Fraudulent Use Of Credit/ Debit Device-Value of $500 Or More (Felony): Tasha R. Thompson Vermillion of Mtn. View; Failure To Register As A Sex Offender (Felony): Buck A. Blair of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Harley D.R. Kerley of West Plains; Domestic Assault-3rd Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Devin J. Carter of Mtn. View; Receiving Stolen Property (Misdemeanor): Henry W. Winton of Mtn. View; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Everett
W. Lamplugh of Rockaway Beach; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Kyla N. Watts of Licking; Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width (Misdemeanor): Aleksandr A. Bandurovskiy of Willow Springs; Failed To Equip Vehicle With Muffler/Adequate Muffler/Properly Attached Muffler (Infraction): Mark Lee Roy of West Plains; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Aleksandr A. Bandurovskiy of Willow Springs; David Earl Mortan Hayslip of Bakersfield; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Joseph Eugene Agers of Alton; Meranda S. West of Greenfield; Kyla N. Watts of Licking; Neil Houston Allen of Nixa; Aleksandr A. Bandurovskiy of Willow Springs; Jesse B. Tilson of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Everett W. Lamplugh of Rockaway Beach; Dennis Vanalst of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Spencer A. Langston of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Joseph Eugene Agers of Alton; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): David Ryan Lurker of Willow Springs; Dissolution With Children: Deidra Lea Martin of West Plains vs. Marcus Henry Martin of Cherokee Village, AR; Zabrina Suzette Brashers of West Plains vs. William John Brashers of West Plains; Dissolution Without Children: Marie Sue Gooding of West Plains vs. Ervin W. Gooding of West Plains; Laura Broussard of West Plains vs. Cal W. Broussard of Donaldsonville, LA;
Small Claims Over $100: Clifford L. Kight-Cliff's Truck Repair, Inc. of West Plains vs. Budget Rental of Virginia Beach, VA; Suit On Account: Cavalry SPV I, LLC of Phoenix, AZ vs. Stephanie N. And James F. Price of West Plains; Cavalry SPV I, LLC of Phoenix, AZ vs. Tarra A. Hackworth of Mtn. View; Cavalry SPV I, LLC of Phoenix, AZ vs. Susan Marie Miller of West Plains; Breach Of Contract: Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Caitlin Harris of West Plains; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. William E. And Sharon A. Belongy of Thayer; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Kevin Allen and Lajeana Maxine Gibson of West Plains; Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains vs. Tracey S. And Mikayla R Johnson of West Plains. SHANNON COUNTY Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/ Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Larry L. McIntosh of Lilbourn; William J. Reed of New Madrid; Manf/Prod Or Attempt To Manf/Prod Less Than 5 Grams Of Marijuana In Residence With Child Or Within 2,000 Feet Of School, College, School Bus (Felony): Cody L. Wilkes of Winona; Lindsey E. Duarte of Winona; Unlawful Use Of WeaponSubsection 1-Carries Concealed (Felony): Larry L. McIntosh of Lilbourn; William J. Reed of New Madrid; Cody L. Wilkes of Winona; Lindsey E. Duarte of Winona; Endangering Welfare Of Child-1st Degree (Felony): Cody L. Wilkes of Winona; Lindsey E. Duarte of Winona; Distributing Controlled Substance Near Schools (Felony): Cody L. Wilkes of Winona; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Larry L. McIntosh of Lilbourn; William J. Reed of New Madrid; Cody L. Wilkes of Winona; Lindsey E. Duarte
of Winona; Dissolution Without Children: Connie Lynn Dover of Ellington vs. Charles Kevin Dover of Bismark. CARTER COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Betty Joe Albert of Mill Spring; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Betty Joe Albert of Mill Spring; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Betty Joe Albert of Mill Spring; Assault (Ordinance): Jacob Keith Neal of Van Buren; Driver Of Motor Vehicle Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Ordinance): Albert L. Horstmeyer of Sikeston; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 6-10 MPH Over (Ordinance): Mary M. Lovette of Poplar Bluff; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 11-15 MPH Over (Ordinance): Suzanna Shank of Joplin; Vickie L. Brown of Cabool; Samuel M. Swann of San Antonio, TX; Anthony Levon Johnson of Lookout Mtn., GA; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 16-19 MPH Over
(Ordinance): Mark Eugene Reppond of Nixa; Robert L. Dever of Poplar Bluff; Ryan N. Foltz of Sedgewickville; Allie John Motazedi of Joplin. OREGON COUNTY DWI-Drug IntoxicationPersistant Offender (Felony): Shaun D. Chandler of Thayer; Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Keith Allan Eaves of Birch Tree; Justin Joshua Dakota Adolphson of Alton; Endangering The Welfare Of A Child-2nd Degree (Misdemeanor): Timothy W. Tarver of Myrtle; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Stephanie Navarro of Alton; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Shawn O. Richards of Thayer; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Stephanie Navarro of Alton; Operated As Motor Carrier Without Medical Certificate (Misdemeanor): Kenneth Douglas Clark of Inkster, MI: Driver/Front Seat
Bridge Creek to one lane with a weight restriction of 20 tons," said Assistant District Engineer Chris Rutledge. "The weight restriction on this bridge created a long detour route that is adversely impacting economics in the area." During construction of the temporary bridge, access to the Sinking Creek Campground and gravel bar will be closed through construction. The closure will begin on April 27 and open following completed construction. Rutledge says MoDOT worked with multiple agencies to gain clearance for a temporary bridge to be constructed. With proper clearance and a contractor in place, work is underway and it will be ready for traffic by Memorial Day weekend. Once constructed, the current weight restriction will be lifted. "The temporary structure will allow heavy truck traffic to avoid lengthy detours," he said.
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injuries. According to Cpl. Scott White of Troop F with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Officer White was upgraded to fair condition on Friday, May 1. As a result, Watkins was arrested at 9:10 a.m. He is being charged with felony vehicular assault-2nd degree on a law enforcement officer while intoxicated on drugs; failed to slow down/move over for stationary emergency
Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Stephanie Navarro of Alton; Fail To Properly Affix/ Display Tab On Motor Vehicle License Plate (Infraction): Coradina Demien of Columbia; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Michael Brian Curtis of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Jeremy D. Huckabee of Alton; Shannon Lexi Powell of Pocahontas, AR; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Sean K. Runyan of West Plains; Hunter Alexander Schmidt of Alton; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Sherri Hutsler of Alton; Denton Reed Olson of Nixa; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): William Elvin Crews of Koshkonong; Dissolution With Children: Stacey Zook of Thayer vs. Daniel W. Zook of Myrtle; Small Claims Over $100: Clary Funeral Homes of Alton vs. Faye, Michael and Deanna Smith of Thayer.
From Page One "Until funding for construction of a new bridge becomes available, the bypass will remain in place. That could take years." MoDOT also inspected the bridge over Round Spring. Constructed in 1930, this bridge features two lanes and is 20-feet wide. "While we do not have restrictions on this bridge at this time," said Rutledge. "It is beginning to show the same issues that resulted in the load posting on the Sinking Creek bridge." He maintains that MoDOT will continue inspections on the bridge and will assess what work may need to be completed in the future. However, with the current funding situation the Department faces, closing the bridge indefinitely in the future is a possibility. A request for a lane reduction from the Shannon County Commission prompted the Department to address
From Page One vehicle displaying emergency lights; failed to comply with conditions of restricted license. He is being held in the Camden County Jail on bond. The accident was investigated by Cpl. B.J. Blankenbeker and assisted by Cpl. S.R. Gisselbeck, Trooper M.G. Kettenbach, Trooper K.A. Seabaugh, Trooper A.M. Starnes and the Osage Beach Police Departent.
safety concerns with the bridge over Current River. MoDOT officials discussed the commission's request and agreed that signing this bridge for one-lane traffic would increase safety in the area. MoDOT stresses that there are no load restrictions associated with the lane reduction. "We met with MoDOT officials earlier in April to discuss the other bridges in the area," said Shannon County Commissioner Jeff Cowen. "When the Current River Bridge came up, we requested it be reduced to one lane of traffic to increase safety in the area." Crews will begin signing and striping the Route 19 bridge over Current River in Shannon County for onelane traffic this week. The bridge is located near the Round Spring Campground. The bridge was built in 1924 and is 18-feet wide. Since 1924, vehicles have gotten larger and with tractor trailer trucks frequently traveling in the area, reducing the number of lanes will make this area safer for every traveler. Motorists are urged to use caution and watch for opposing traffic when traveling in the area. For more information, contact Rutledge at (417) 469-6239 or call MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASKMODOT (1-888-275-6636).
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Six games in 9 days as Eagles survive brutal stretch by Brian Ingalls Mountain View Standard News office@mvstandard.com
It’s been a busy past two weeks for Liberty Eagles baseball, but it ended well. Kole Orchard led the team with three base hits and scored twice while Cale Cornman struck out 14 batters as the Liberty Eagles destroyed Winona 11-2 last Friday, capping a hardfought stretch of games for the Eagles that included six games in nine days, four of which were decided by two points or less. Cornman continued to dominate every trip to the mound, winning both games in which he was the starting pitcher. While the Eagles didn’t have as much success pitching by committee in their other contests, they did reach double-digits in hits for four of six games to stay competitive. It added up to dramatic finishes, big rallies, and innings that put you on the edge of your seat. Liberty picked up a 10-9 victory over Neelyville in the first game of the Dora tournament on Saturday, sandwiched between a 9-7 loss to Cabool on Thursday, and a 19-18 loss in a shootout with Seymour in Saturday’s second game. Last week the Eagles dropped another close one at Houston 11-10, lost to Ava at home 13-2,
before traveling to Winona and dominating the Wildcats with an 11-2 victory. A run here or there, and the Eagles could be sitting at 9-5 instead of 6-8 on the season. Traveling to Cabool on Thursday, April 23 for the first game in the nine-day stretch, the Eagles almost started with a huge comeback. Cabool jumped ahead 7-1 after a rough start by Liberty. In the fourth inning, however, a base hit from Dakota Millard and a double by Corbin Dewick picked up three RBI’s as the Eagles scored four runs and pulled to within one. The Bulldogs lead had shrunk to 7-6 with two innings remaining. Cabool made it 9-6 after Tanner Barnes drove in two runs with a base hit in the sixth. Liberty needed a seventh inning rally, but after Cornman led off with a home run (his second of the day) Liberty ran out of fireworks and the Bulldogs held on to the 9-7 win. Two games on Saturday would be close as well. Even with Cornman on the mound striking out 11 batters, and going all seven innings against Neelyville, the Eagles found themselves in a slug-fest. Jansen Acklin scored for Liberty in the first inning after reaching base on a triple and scoring on a sacrifice fly from Cornman.
In the second inning, with men at second and third, Cornman picked up his second RBI with a base hit that sent Tyler Hedden home. Two batters later, a single by Dewick brought Acklin in to score, and Joey Rodriguez followed with another base hit that sent Cornman home for a 4-1 Liberty advantage. Neelyville fired right back, however, and scored four runs in the next two innings but the Eagles kept hitting. A double by Millard brought Cornman home as he, Millard and Mendenhall put up three runs for Liberty in the fifth inning. The Eagles added three more runs in the sixth inning as well, after back-to-back doubles from Acklin and Cornman and a base hit from Dewick. The Tigers responded, scoring four times in the sixth, helped along by a two-run home run from the Dennis, the Tiger’s centerfielder. Dennis had had one last chance in the seventh inning with two outs and the bases loaded, but Cornman struck him out and the Eagles held on for a 10-9 victory. Pitching was less of a factor against Seymour in a game that resembled batting practice. In fact, it was the biggest shootout of the season as the teams combined for 37 hits, including five doubles, and a total of 37
Lady Eagles soaring high by Laura Wagner
Eagles were 2-0 at halftime. "Once we finally did score, we scored a lot and quickly. It was another very physical game. We seem to play some of our The wins just keep coming best soccer when we play in for the Liberty Lady Eagles. those types of games." Enjoying one of the best Players accredited with goals seasons yet, Liberty rolled over were Kailyn Daniels, Natalie Springfield Central, Aurora, Henry with five and Bailey St. James and Dixon. Not too Wagner with four. Henry, bad coming off a week break. Wagner and Cami Daniels had The season is wrapping up one assist and Jess Mantel had quickly for the Eagles ... can two. Keeper Jaci Mantel had they maintain their momentum six saves in eight attempts at going into districts? Only time goal. will tell. Travelling to St. James on Travelling to Springfield Thursday, April 30 the Lady Central on Tuesday, April 21 Eagles shut-out the Lady Tigers the Lady Eagles defeated the 10-0 with just 12 minutes Lady Bulldogs 4-3. The win remaining in the second half. was a hard fought battle as the Scoring for the game were teams entered into not one, Henry with 6 goals, Kailyn but two overtimes. "Central Daniels, Caldwell, Yarber and has probably been one of our Kristina Stockton with one biggest rivalry games since I goal each. Keeper Jaci Mantel was credited with 8 saves for have been apart of the soccer the game. program," explained Head On Friday, May 1 the Lady Coach Joey Spittler. "I think Eagles were on the road again, the last five games we have travelling to Dixon where they went into overtime and we ended their week on a high have won all of them." note with another shutout, 5-0. The Lady Eagles struggled Caldwell had two goals for in the first half of the game the game, Yarber, Henry and having several players missing. Savannah Salinas with one goal each. Wagner, Jess Mantel, Thomas and Salinas each had one assist for the game. Before the Lady Eagles head into district play, the final game of the year will be played at The Birch Tree Place 2nd For more information home on Tuesday May 12 at 5 Annual Relay For Life 5K please contact Betty Jo p.m. against Poplar Bluff. The Walk/Run will be held at Holland or Susan at 573- game will also be Senior Night the Winona Elmenetary on 292-3212. for the Lady Eagles. Saturday, May 16 at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Registration will be held from 7a.m. to 8 a.m. Registration fee is $20 and Shelly Mantel, a member as effective educational includes a t-shirt. Participants of the Mtn. View-Birch Tree leaders in their communities. must register by Thursday, R-III Board of Education, Those members achieving May 7 to receive a t-shirt. has achieved Advanced Advanced Certification Certification in the Missouri choose to complete School Boards' Association additional professional certified board member development requirements program. beyond the 16 hours required The program established by the Outstanding School by MSBA recognizes Act of 1993. school board members for The Missouri School participation in ongoing Boards' Association is professional development to a private, not-for-profit improve the knowledge and organization that exists to skills they need to function help public schools succeed. Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com
Coach Spittler changed up the formation and moved several players around in the first half. "It took them a while to settle into the game," commented Coach Spittler. Entering into the second half down 3-1, the Lady Eagles came out a different team. "We starting putting passes together and played with a lot of intensity. It was a very rough, physical game and it took alot out of us." Scoring for the game was Jaci Mantel, Jess Mantel and Courtney Thomas with two. Keeper Kaitlyn Raith had five saves on seven shots at goal. Taking a much deserved rest during Senior Trip, the Lady Eagles that remained continued with practices as no games were on the schedule. Welcoming the Seniors back, the Lady Eagles travelled to Aurora on Tuesday, April 28. Having never played Aurora before the Lady Eagles soundly defeated the Lady Houn Dawgs 10-2. "It had been over a week since our last game and we started really slowly," reflected Coach Spittler as the Lady
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runs. Liberty’s pitching staff dug deep into the bench as Dewick, Rodriguez, Millard, and Orchard all took turns on the mound for Liberty and combined for 10 strikeouts. For their part, Seymour’s pitchers struggled, especially in the first inning. The Tigers gave up five walks in the first inning to help Liberty to a six run outburst after the Tigers had opened the game with three base hits and a four run lead. Liberty’s six runs became eight after Millard and Dewick both walked in the second inning and later scored thanks to base hits from Rodriguez and Mendenhall. The Eagles 8-5 lead shrank to 8-7 in the third inning, however, and disappeared in the fourth after two Liberty errors helped the Tigers to three more runs and a 10-8 advantage. It became a 12-8 advantage for Seymour in the 5th inning. Liberty answered but could never quite catch up. Three runs from Acklin, Cornman, and Millard closed the gap to just one, but a double from Seymour’s Rushing gave the Tigers two more runs in the sixth. He later scored to put Liberty in a 15-11 hole. That hole became 19-13 by the bottom of the seventh inning, but even six runs down, the Eagles nearly made it back. Liberty sent nine batters to the plate and had the tying run at third before the Tigers could put them away. Base hits from Orchard, Acklin, Cornman, and a double by Millard put Liberty within reach of the lead with two outs remaining, but one final strikeout shut the door with a 19-18 loss. The Eagles traveled to Houston on Monday, April 27 and with Millard and Dewick on the mound, Liberty got close again. A strong second inning by the Tigers hurt the most. Houston scored seven times in the second inning for a 7-2 lead. Even so, the Eagles tied the game 7-7 by the fourth inning when Acklin and Cornman scored on a base hit from Millard. Houston took the lead back with a run in the bottom of the fourth, but here came the Eagles in the sixth with three runs after a triple by Millard brought in two, and Dewick picked up his second RBI of the day on a base hit that allowed Millard to score.
Base Hit! Dakota Millard (10) connects with the pitch for the Liberty Eagles. Millard and the Eagles reached double digits in hits in four out of their last six games, including 17 base hits against Seymour and 15 more against Houston. Liberty played those six games in just nine days and four of those contests were decided by two points or less. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) The runs put the Eagles up 10-8, but it didn’t last long. The Tigers responded with three runs in the bottom of the sixth, and held Liberty scoreless in the seventh inning to escape with a 1110 victory. Needing a victory of their own, the Eagles didn’t get one the next day at home against Ava. In fact, the Eagles didn’t get much of anything, totaling just four hits on the day and scoring two runs. Working against three Liberty pitchers, the Bears meanwhile hit two homeruns, and scored 13 times on 10 hits to hand the Eagles a 13-2 loss. Three days later the Eagles finally bounced back, and no surprise it was Cornman on the mound for six innings. In the first three innings only one Wildcat reached base. Liberty scored twice in the first and four more times in the third inning as they piled up 8 hits and a 6-0 lead. Winona tried to claw their way into the ballgame with a run in the fourth inning and another in the fifth, but Orchard and Zach Heilig scored for the Eagles in the bottom of the fifth, and in the final two at bats, Dewick, Rodriguez, and Cornman all crossed home plate to ice the game with a 11-2 Liberty victory. The Eagles get a rest this week with only one game against the Eminence Redwings scheduled at home, followed next week with a home game against Alton on Monday, May 11, and a road game against Alton Tuesday, May 12. BATTING STATS AGAINST CABOOL: Orchard 1 for 3, 1 run;
Mendenhall 1 for 3, 1 run; Cornman 3 for 3, double, 2 home runs, 3 runs; Millard 1 for 2, 2 RBI’s, 1 run; Dewick 1 for 3; Hedden 1 run; AGAINST NEELYVILLE: Orchard 2 of 5; Acklin 3 of 4, double, triple, 2 steals, 3 runs; Cornman 1 of 4, double, steal, 3 RBI’s, 3 runs; Millard 1 of 3, steal, RBI, 2 runs; Dewick 2 of 4, steal, 2 RBI’s; Rodriguez 2 of 4, RBI; Mendenhall 1 steal; Heilig 1 for 4, RBI; AGAINST SEYMOUR: Orchard 3 for 6, 2 runs, 2 steals, RBI; Acklin 1 for 5, 3 runs, steal, RBI; Cornman 4 for 6, 4 runs, triple, 2 steals, 3 RBI’s; Millard 2 for 3, 3 runs, 2 doubles, 2 steals, 4 RBI’s; Dewick 2 for 4, 2 runs; Rodriguez 1 for 4, 2 runs; Mendenhall 2 for 3, steal; Hedden 2 for 4, 1 run, 2 RBI’s; AGAINST HOUSTON: Orchard 1 for 4, 1 run, double; Acklin 3 for 4, 4 runs, 2 steals; Cornman 3 for 4, 3 runs, steal, sacrifice, 2 RBI’s; Millard 3 for 4, triple, 4 RBI’s; Dewick 3 for 4, 2 RBI’s; Rodriguez 1 for 4, RBI; Mendenhall 1 for 4, RBI; AGAINST AVA: Acklin 1 run; Millard 2 for 3, 1 run, steal; Dewick 1 for 3, 2 RBI’s; Mendenhall 1 for 3; AGAINST WINONA : Orchard 3 for 5, 2 runs, steal, RBI; Acklin 2 for 5, 1 run, 2 steals; Cornman 2 runs, steal; Millard 2 for 4, 1 run, 2 steals, 2 RBI’s; Dewick 2 for 5, 1 run, 2 steals, sacrifice, RBI; Rodriguez 2 for 4, 2 runs, steal, RBI; Heilig 2 runs, steal; Briggs 1 for 4; Hedden 1 for 4.
enforcement, highprofile events and will be supported by national paid advertising, creating a comprehensive campaign to curb drunk driving over the Youth Alcohol Enforcement. The Mtn. View Police Department said it's officers will be aggressively looking for drunk drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving drunk. Although it is illegal in
all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to drive drunk (Having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher), far too many people across the nation get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol. The latest statistics from national Highway Traffic Safety Administration underscore the serious nature of the nation's continuing drunk driving epidemic.
MVPD: Youth alcohol crackdown Local police will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide Youth Alcohol Enforcement "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown on drunk driving. The crackdown, which will include highvisibility enforcement throughout Mtn. View, will run Friday, May 1, 2015 through Tuesday, May 12, 2015. The effective nationwide drunk driving crackdown will include high-visibility
LHS tennis takes 3rd in SCA action
Tennis - The Liberty Eagles tennis team finished third in the SCA on Wednesday, April 29 in Salem. Pictured above, back row, T.J. Koehn, Chris Wilson, Matthew Coatney, Brendn Burks, Cory Stanley and Hunter Rector. Front row, Dezeray Dickerson, Cammie Cooley and Alleah Marshal.
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Annual OMC Superhero Fun Run draws 410 participants A total of 410 individuals participated in the Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) Superhero Fun Run, raising approximately $7,500 for the “Nurturing Hope: A Community Cancer Project” which will expand the chemotherapy area in the Cancer Treatment Center. The 25th annual Fun Run included 5K, 10K and 1.5 mile events with a super hero
theme and was held April 25 at the OMC Shaw Medical Building. “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 had an
How to Search for Lost Pension Money Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer for tracking down a lost pension from a previous employer? About to Retire Dear About, It’s not unusual for a worker to lose track of a pension benefit. Perhaps you left an employer long ago and forgot that you left behind a pension. Or maybe you worked for a company that changed owners or went belly up many years ago, and you figured the pension went with it. Today, millions of dollars in benefits are sitting in pension plans across the U.S. or with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a federal government agency, waiting to be claimed by their rightful owners. The average unclaimed benefit with PBGC is about $6,500. To help you look for a pension, here are some steps to take and some free resources that can help you search if your previous employer has gone out of business, relocated, changed owners or merged with another firm. Contact Employer If you think you have a pension and the company you worked for still is in business, your first step is to call the human resources department and ask how to contact the pension plan administrator. Ask the administrator whether you have a pension, how much it is worth and how to claim it. Depending on how complete the administrator’s records are you may need to show proof that you once worked for the company and that you are pension eligible. Your old income tax returns and W-2 forms from the years you worked at the company will help you here. If you haven’t saved your old tax returns from these years, you can get a copy of your earnings record from the Social Security Administration, which will show how much you were paid each calendar year by each employer. Call 800-772-1213, and ask for Form SSA-7050, “Request for Social Security Earnings Information,” or you can download it at ssa.gov/online/ssa-7050.pdf. The SSA charges a $136 for this information. Some other old forms that can help you prove pension eligibility are summary plan descriptions that you should have received from your employer when you worked there, and any individual benefit statements that you received during your employment. Search PBGC If your former employer went out of business or if the company still is in business but terminated its pension plan, check with the PBGC, which guarantees pension payouts to private-sector workers if their pension plans fail, up to annual limits. Most people receive the full benefit they earned before the plan was terminated. The PBGC offers an online pension-search directory tool at search.pbgc.gov/mp/ mp.aspx. Get Help If you need help tracking down your former company because it may have moved, changed owners or merged with another firm, contact the Pension Rights Center, a nonprofit consumer organization that offers seven free Pension Counseling and Information Projects around the U.S. that serve 30 states. For more information, visit pensionrights. org or call 888-420-6550. If you, your company or your pension plan happens to be outside the 30-state area served by the projects, or if you’re trying to locate a federal or military pension, use Pension Help America at pensionhelp.org. This resource can connect you with government agencies and private organizations that provide free information and assistance to help your search. For more pension searching tips, see the PBGC’s free online publication called “Finding a Lost Pension” at pbgc. gov/documents/finding-a-lost-pension.pdf. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
outstanding turnout.” 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, three spirit awards were given. Winning the team spirit award was the Learning Tree, the Adult Spirit Award went to Josh Holland, and the Youth Spirit Award went to Bailey Wagner. New this year were two corporate team awards. Corporate teams were challenged to find creative ways to support the Cancer Treatment Center prior to the Fun Run. West Plains Bank
won both awards: One for the company raising the most money and the other for the most creative fundraiser with their Egg Russian Roulette. For more information about the Fun Run or OMC events, call OMC Public Relations at 417-257-6737. 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. Jeremy Huckabee – 19:48 2. Nate McCormick – 21:21 3. Tommy Keller – 23:16
Have you heard about the WIC program? What is WIC? WIC is a nutrition education/health promotion program designed to help moms and young children eat well and stay healthy. WIC provides nutrition information, promotes health and provides nutritious foods to supplement your diet. Your WIC food package may include: milk, cereal, juice, eggs, peanut butter, beans, fresh or frozen vegetables and fruits, and bread, tortillas or brown rice. Infants receive baby cereal and jars of baby food, as well as formula, if needed. In addition tuna is provided to breastfeeding moms. These foods are chosen because they will help you and your child to be healthy. They include nutrients like: protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A & C, folate and zinc. Who is WIC for? • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or whose pregnancy recently ended • Infants under 12 months old • Children under 5 years old What can you get from WIC? • Checks to buy food to keep you healthy • Nutrition and health education to help you and your children eat well and be healthy • Personal counseling about nutrition • Support and help with breastfeeding • Referrals to other health programs for you and your family To get WIC, you need to: • Have a need for improved nutrition • Meet the WIC income guidelines listed below WIC is by appointment only. Anyone interested in participating in this program please call (417) 256-7078 for an appointment. Howell County Health Department is proud to be associated with the WIC program and recognizes their contribution in making Howell County a healthier place to live. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 (800) 877-8339 FREE; or (800) 845-6136 (800) 845-6136 FREE (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” As stated above, all protected bases do not apply to all programs. The first six protected bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex are the six protected bases for applicants and recipients of the Child Nutrition Programs.
Learn to control your diabetes with free course Nearly 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. As that number continues to climb, so does the importance of knowing how to manage the chronic disease. That’s why Mercy St. Francis Hospital is hosting a “Learn to Control Your Diabetes” group class on Monday, May 11. The hourand-a-half session will offer steps to manage diabetes, prevent complications and enjoy a healthier life. Attendees will learn about the types of diabetes, common myths surrounding the disease, as well as treatment options. Other topics include: • Feelings about living with and caring for diabetes
• How to target fasting and after-meal blood glucose levels • Symptoms and causes of high and low blood sugar • Monitoring blood glucose levels and using this information in decisionmaking • Effects of food, exercise and medicine on blood glucose levels • Personal barriers and support for healthy eating and physical activity • How to use a personal support network The free session runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Sister’s Dining Room at Mercy St. Francis Hospital at 100 W. US Highway 60. Sign up at the Mercy St. Francis business office or call 417934-7000.
4. Dawson Huckabee – 23:20 5. Andy Hufstedler – 23:58 Top 5 female finishers in the 5K: 1. Bailey Wagner – 23:46 2. Lisa Cropper – 23:57 3. Stephanie Miller – 24:13 4. Kate Tyree – 25:14 5. Shelby Dunaway – 26:24 Top 5 male finishers in the 10K: 1. Greg Shannon – 43:41 2. Tim Bean – 47:51 3. Chad Wickins – 48:25 4. Wesley Gunter – 51:03 5. Dustin Dawson – 51:39 Top 5 female finishers in the 10K: 1. Loretta Wickins – 45:40 2. Nancy Taylor – 46:02 Youth Spirit Award 3. Jayna Gunter – 49:00 went to Bailey Wagner 4. Lucinda Bishop – 50:03 of Willow Springs, as an 5. Kelly Mills – 50:08 Avenger.
Adult Spirit Award went to Josh Holland of Ash Flat, Arkansas as Batman. Holland is pictured with Ward Franz, OMC Foundation Director.
Walter Drewery and Courtney Phegley, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Haylee Dawn Drewery, born at 4:20 pm on April 13 at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). She weighed 5 pounds 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. Her sibling is Isabel, 2. Grandparents are Crystal Conyers, West Plains; Barbara Yates, West Plains; and great-grandparents Jody Yates, West Plains; and William Howard Yates, West Plains. Benjamin and Mary Romans, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Ariel Noel, born at 7:45 am on April 17 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Her siblings are Zoe, 11; Kym, 10; Joe, 6; and Ralphie, 1. Grandparents are Laura Mullins, Kansas City, KS; Jeffery Romans, West Plains; Kathy Hicks, Ozark; and the late Richard Mullins. Cody and Cheyenne Collins, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Kyrah LeeAnne, born at 5:51 am on April 18 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 12 1/2 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Her siblings are Maisie; Natalie, and Aubrie. Grandparents are Steve and June Taylor, Thayer; Steve and Nancy Collins, West Plains; and Marty and Cindy Sinclair, West Plains. Jacob Counts and Angie Alcorn, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby girl, Brylee Dawn Counts, born at 7:29 am on April 20 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Her siblings are Evan, 10, and Katelynn, 6. Grandparents are David and Vicki Alcorn, Mountain View; and Donnie and Glenda Counts, Willow Springs. Braedan and Cassandra Stubbs, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Jamie Michael Brandon, born at 11:58 am on April 22 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds 10 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Bradley, 1. Grandparents are John and Tasha Miller, Doniphan, MO; Les and Ronnie Weaver, West Plains; the late Jamie Rader; and the late Bradley Stubbs.
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MDC: Squirrel, black-bass seasons open Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day weekend brings an extra-special celebration for squirrel hunters and bass anglers in Missouri. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the Saturday of this fourth weekend in May -May 23 this year -- is when squirrel season opens and when anglers can keep legalsized bass in most southern Missouri streams. SQUIRRELS Hunters can pursue fox and gray squirrels from May 23 through Feb. 15, 2016, with rifles, shotguns, archery equipment, or atlatls. Summer foliage makes rifle shots more difficult than in late fall and winter, when leaves no longer obscure a shooter’s view. As a result, shotguns are the preferred method for many hunters during the early part of the season. Valid permits for squirrel hunting are: Archery Hunting, Daily Small Game, Small Game Hunting and Fishing,
and Small Game Hunting. Hunters with valid permits can also take squirrels with cage-type traps. Traps must be labeled with the hunter’s full name and address, or Conservation Number. Squirrel traps must have openings measuring 144 square inches or less, for instance, 12 inches by 12 inches. Hunters must attend their traps daily. The same regulations apply to rabbits and groundhogs during their respective seasons. The daily limit is 10 with a possession limit of 20. For more information, visit mdc. mo.gov/node/10810. BASS The bass catch-and-keep season in most southern Missouri streams applies to largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted/Kentucky bass and runs from May 23 to Feb. 29, 2016. Anglers may catch these species legally all year, anywhere in the state. They may keep legal-sized bass
Hunters can pursue fox and gray squirrels from May 23 through Feb. 15, 2016, with rifles, shotguns, archery equipment, or atlatls. Squirrel hunting is a good introduction to the sport of hunting. They also make good table fare. (Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation)
caught from impoundments all year long, statewide. However, from March 1 through the Friday before the fourth Saturday in May, you may only keep black bass caught in streams if you are: • On the Mississippi River; • North of the south bank of the Missouri River; • In that portion of southeast Missouri south and east of Cape Girardeau following Highways 74 and 25, U.S. Highways 60, 67, and 160 and the west bank of the Little Black River to the Arkansas state line; or • On the St. Francis River downstream from Wappapello Dam. In the rest of the state, black-bass fishing is catchand-release only from March 1 through the Friday before the fourth Saturday in May. In most of the state’s waters, the daily limit on black bass is six, with a possession limit of 12. Black bass taken from streams must be at least 12 inches long in most areas. However, many lakes and streams have special length and daily limits. To ensure that you keep only legal bass, you must check for special regulations on the waters you intend to fish. You can find these posted at areas with special regulations, in the 2015 Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations available where permits are sold, and online at mdc.mo.gov/node/10358. All anglers must have an appropriate lifetime, annual, or daily fishing permit, or qualify for an exemption. Get more information on fishing permits at mdc.mo.gov/node/5006.
MDC hosting basic firearm shooting class for women The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites women to get a handson, outdoors' skills lesson in basic firearm shooting. The mandatory classroom session will take place on Monday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 at the MDC Northeast Regional office, 3500 S. Baltimore in Kirksville. A mentored shooting practice will take place for all participants the following evening, Tuesday, May 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Sugar Creek Conservation Area (CA) shooting range in Adair County. The class is free, but registration by May 22 is required. MDC staff and trained firearms instructors will be on hand to help attendees' learn the basics of rifle and shotgun shooting. All firearms, ammunition and targets will be provided. The event is limited to 30 women. "This class will be a great
Basic Firearm Shooting - The Missouri Department of Conservation invites women to get a hands-on, outdoors' skills lesson in basic firearm shooting on Monday, May 25, and Tuesday, May 26, in Kirksville. (Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation) introduction to shooting rifles and shotguns for the novice or someone who hasn't shot for a while and wants to brush up on their skills," said MDC Outdoor Skills Specialist Rob Garver.
"Once you know how to safely and properly use a firearm, recreational target shooting can be a fun and safe activity for individuals of all ages." Attendees should dress for the weather (no open toe sandals), bring a hat, and a water bottle. The class is open to women 14 and older; 14to-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. To register or for more information, contact Garver at Rob.Garver@mdc. mo.gov or 660-785-2420. Sugar Creek CA is located four miles southwest of Kirksville. From Kirksville, take Highway 11 west 4 miles, then Route N south 0.25 miles to the area. For more information about this event and other Discover Nature programs in Northeast Missouri, visit mdc.mo.gov/events/ region/04/heading/ Northeast.
Bass catch-and-keep season in most southern Missouri streams applies to largemouth, smallmouth (shown here), and spotted/Kentucky bass and runs from May 23 to Feb. 29, 2016. (Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation)
ONSR announces temporary closure of Sinking Creek Access during construction Ozark National Scenic Riverways announces that the Sinking Creek access, including the campground and gravel bar, will be temporarily closed to the public during the construction of a temporary bridge over Sinking Creek by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The Sinking Creek access will be reopened following the completion of the temporary bridge. The temporary bridge will be constructed over Sinking Creek on State Highway 19, adjacent to the existing bridge, which was recently inspected
by MoDOT and found in need of replacement. Construction of the temporary bridge was scheduled to begin on April 27 and is currently expected to take approximately four weeks unless unforeseen circumstances delay construction. The Sinking Creek campground and gravel bar are located beneath the bridge and within the construction zone. In addition, the entrance to the Sinking Creek access will be disrupted due to construction. In order to ensure public safety during construction of the temporary bridge, the entire
area will be temporarily closed to all park visitors and use. The temporary bridge will remain in operation during the construction of a new permanent replacement bridge over Sinking Creek on State Highway 19. For more information, visit the park’s Facebook page, the park’s website at www.nps.gov/ozar or phone (573)323-4236. Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the freeflowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people.
Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 04/29/2015 Receipts: 2674 Last week: 2637 Year Ago: 2293 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers and yearling heifers were steady to 5.00 higher, yearling steers were 5.00-10.00 higher. Demand was very good on a moderate supply. The supply consisted of 50 percent beef steers, 3 percent Holstein steers, 6 percent bulls and 40 percent heifers. Over 33 percent of the offering exceeded 600 lbs. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 340.00-355.00; 350-400 lbs 315.00-345.00; 400-450 lbs 297.50-322.00; 450-500 lbs 285.00-310.00; 500-550 lbs 275.00-295.00, pkg 15 hd 532 lbs fleshy 268.00; 550-600 lbs 260.00-282.00, pkg 28 hd 587 lbs fleshy 242.50; 600-650 lbs 248.00256.00, pkg 8 hd 628 lbs calves 235.00; 650-700 lbs 230.00-250.00, calves 222.00-225.00; 700-800 lbs 209.00-235.00; 800-900 lbs 199.50-211.00. Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 310.00-335.00; 300-350 lbs 310.00-330.00; 350-400 lbs 292.50-317.50; 400-500 lbs 272.50-294.00; 500-550 lbs 255.00-280.00; 550-600 lbs 235.00-258.00; 600650 lbs 234.00-247.50, pkg 9 hd 604 lbs thin fleshed 255.00; 650-700 lbs 222.50229.00, pkg 7 hd 655 lbs thin fleshed 240.00; 700-800 lbs 197.50-219.00; 800-900 lbs 185.00-197.00; 900-1000 lbs 172.50-194.00; 1000-1100 lbs 173.00-177.50. Medium and Large 2 Pkg 5 hd 380 lbs 295.00; 400-450 lbs 260.00-270.00; 450-500 lbs 240.00-265.00; 500-550 lbs 227.50-250.00; 550-600 lbs 210.00-227.50; 600-650 lbs 200.00-220.00. Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 400-450 lbs 210.00-
220.00; 600-650 lbs 158.00167.50; Pkg 15 hd 664 lbs 180.00; 750-800 lbs 150.00158.00;Pkg 7 hd 806 lbs 160.00; Pkg 10 hd 874 lbs 148.50. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 Few 310 lbs 310.00; 350-400 lbs 270.00-289.00; 400-450 lbs 267.50-290.00; 450-500 lbs 246.00-265.00; 500-550 lbs 238.00-253.00; 550-600 lbs 224.00-240.00; 600-700 lbs 217.50-237.50; 700-800 lbs 196.00-215.00. Medium and Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 300.00-325.00; 250-300 lbs 292.50-317.50; 300-400 lbs 260.00-289.00; 400-450 lbs 250.00-267.50; 450-500 lbs 229.00-248.00; 500-600 lbs 210.00-236.00; 600-700 lbs 192.50-219.00; 700-800 lbs 180.00-196.00; 800-900 lbs 175.00-182.00. Medium and Large 2 400-500 lbs 220.00243.00; 550-600 lbs 205.00207.50. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 290.00310.00; 450-500 lbs 282.50287.50; Few 527 lbs 272.50; 550-600 lbs 242.50-257.50; 650-700 lbs 222.00-231.00. Medium and Large 1-2 350400 lbs 280.00-295.00;400450 lbs 275.00-287.50; 450-500 lbs 250.00-272.50; 500-550 lbs 240.00-267.50; 550-600 lbs 220.00-241.00; 600-650 lbs 213.00-225.00; 650-700 lbs 197.50-216.00; Pkg 6 hd 761 lbs 175.00; 800-900 lbs 170.00-175.00. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 04/29/2015 Receipts: 1015 Last Week: 774 Year Ago: 960 Compared to last week, slaughter cows traded steady with slaughter bulls trading 2.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate to heavy supply. The supply consisted of 40 percent slaughter cows, 21 percent bred cows, 12 percent cow/calf pairs, 8 percent slaughter bulls, 8
percent stocker/feeder cows and 11 percent calves. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 110.00-119.00 120.00127.00 95.00-110.00 Boning 80-85 109.00119.00 120.00-134.00 100.00-109.00 Lean 85-90 101.00111.00 112.00-118.00 87.50-101.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1410-2440 lbs average dressing 136.00147.00 per cwt, high dressing 148.00-160.50, low dressing 124.00-136.00. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yr old 9801440 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1950.00-2400.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid 1172-1495 lb cows in 2nd3rd stage 1625.00-1900.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 3-7 yr old 9171380 lb cows in 1st-3rd stage 1650.00-1950.00 per head; Short-solid to broken mouth 845-1250 lb cows in 2nd3rd stage 1300.00-1875.00 per head. Medium 1-2 2 yr to short-solid mouth 7351235 lb cows in 1st-3rd stage 1050.00-1500.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 to 24 months old 710-1140 lb heifers 140.00- 182.50 per cwt; 2-3 yr old 780-1145 lb heifers 130.00-177.50 per cwt; 4-7 yr old 665-1215 lb cows 126.00-180.00 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yr old 925-1330 lb cows with 150-350 lb calves 2100.002800.00 per pair, pkg 11 hd 3-6 yr 938 lb black hided cows with 200 lb calves 3100.00 per pair. Short-solid to broken mouth 845-1132 lb cows with 200-400 lb calves 1850.00-2200.00 per pair.
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the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri. Date of decedent's death was December 22, 2014. Date of first publication of this notice is April 29, 2015. Cindy Weeks, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri By: Shanna Earls, Deputy Clerk 4-29-15-4t-acct
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of JACK CURTIS BOWEN, Estate Number 15AL- SAWMILLS from only PR00002 $4,397.00 - MAKE & SAVE Drivers - We support every Deceased. MONEY with your own driver, every day, every mile! bandmill - Cut lumber any No experience? Some or NOTICE OF LETTERS dimension. In Stock, ready LOTS of experience? Let's TESTAMENTARY to ship! FREE info/DVD: Talk! Call Central Refrigerated GRANTED www.NorwoodSawmills.com Home. (855) 476-9090 www. TO All PERSONS 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N CentralTruckDrivingJobs. INTERESTED IN THE 5-6-15-1t-SWC com ESTATE OF JACK CURTIS 5-6-15-1t-SWC BOWEN, deceased: On the 24th day of March, 2015, the Last Will and Testament of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Brian K. Bowen Butler Transport. Your Partner was appointed Personal in Excellence. CDL A Drivers Representative by the Needed. Sign on bonus! All Probate Division of the Circuit miles paid. 1-800-528-7825 Court of Howell County, or www.butlertransport.com Missouri. The business RADFORD LAWN CARE 5-6-15-1t-SWC address of the Personal – Mowing, Trimming, Yard Representative is 2567 Kelly Clean Up & Power Washing Street, Livermore CA 94551, – Commercial & Residential whose telephone number is – In Mountain View, Willow 415-336-7054, and whose Springs and West Plains. attorney is C. C. Cantrell, FREE ESTIMATES. Call whose business address is 417-934-0147 or 417-247PO Box 1030, Mountain View 1585 and leave a message. Missouri 65548, and whose 4-16-14-tfn-acct MISSOURI WELDING telephone number is 417INSTITUTE, INC. Nevada, 934-2226. Missouri. Become a Certified All creditors of said decedent Pipe and Structural Welder. are notified to file claims in the Earn top pay in 18 weeks. probate division of this court Many companies seek our within six months from the graduates. 1-800-667-5885. date of the first publication www.mwi.ws of this notice or if a copy of 5-6-15-1t-SWC this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from WANTED! Used oil of any the date it was mailed or kind. Will pick up and provide served, whichever is later, 55-gallon drum or buckets. or be forever barred to the Call 417-934-2805 and ask fullest extent permissible by for Dale or Nathan. law. Such six-month period 12-12-12-tfn-acct and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from
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