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Changes in MO Wildlife Code approved The Missouri Conservation Commission recently approved proposed regulation changes to the Missouri Wildlife Code regarding the operations of hunting preserves and wildlife breeding facilities that hold white-tailed deer, mule deer, and their hybrids.

The proposed regulation changes will be published in the Missouri Register through the Secretary of State’s Office at sos.mo.gov/adrules/moreg/ moreg.asp for a 30-day public comment period beginning July 16.

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Director Robert Ziehmer stressed that success in keeping Missouri deer healthy and abundant depends on an informed and involved public.

“Public input is an important part of how the Conservation Department makes decisions involving regulations,” Ziehmer said. “We will consider all public comments before deciding whether the regulations will be adopted, amended, or withdrawn.”

He encouraged all Missourians to share their comments on these regulations. “Get a comment card at MDC offices, nature centers, and numerous locations where hunting and fishing permits are sold, or simply go online to mdc.mo.gov/ DeerHealth,” the Director said.

The regulations are part of MDC’s ongoing strategy to minimize the spread of fatal diseases in the state’s deer population, such as Chronic Wasting Disease. This fatal disease affects members of the deer family, collectively called cervids.

Chronic Wasting Disease was first found in Missouri in captive-deer operations in Macon and Linn counties. It has also been found in numerous captive-deer operations in more than a dozen other states. It is always fatal to infected animals and has no cure. The disease is spread among deer herds mainly through direct contact. The movement of captive cervids within states and across state lines spreads the disease to new areas.

MDC’s statewide proposed regulations include: - Banning the importation of live white-tailed deer, mule deer, and their hybrids from other states; - Improving fencing requirements for new and expanding captive-cervid facilities; - Requiring all deer six months or older that die in captive-cervid facilities to be tested for Chronic Wasting Disease; See Code on Page 8

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WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014

Vol. 108 - Issue 26

Howell County

Mtn. View

Man jailed for sexual abuse Vandalism at Vet Park

A Thayer man is in the custody of Howell County authorities on charges of child molestation and statutory sodomy.

The alleged incidents taking place on multiple occasions over a Otis L. long period of Lambert time.

According to court documents, on May 30, 2014, a juvenile participated in a forensic interview at the South Central Child Advocacy Center in West Plains, MO. During the interview, the juvenile disclosed that Lambert had sexual contact with her on multiple occasions over a period of several years, beginning when she was in kindergarten.

These incidents took place prior to her mother’s death in a shed across from Wal-Mart in West

Plains, MO. After her mother’s death, the sexual contact continued at their home.

Pursuant to the investigation, officers reviewed reports from the West Plains Police Department and records of Regency Self Storage. These documents showed that Lambert had rented a storage unit since November 2, 2006.

Missouri State Highway Patrol interviewed Lambert. He initially denied touching the juve-

nile but stated that she “dressed like a whore and he was going to teach her a lesson.” Later in the same interview Lambert admitted to touching the juvenile “for hygienic purposes and only because he received complaints from the juvenile’s school regarding her hygiene.” Lambert indicated that he first received these complaints from the school approximately one year prior See Abuse on Page 2

Mountain View

City council may put more teeth in animal ordinance

by John Deatherage a Purple Heart City by Mayor MOUNTAIN VIEW STANDARD NEWS Patrick Reed, as he signed that proclamation during the meetAfter being proclaimed a ing.

Purple Heart City by Mayor City Administrator Mike Patrick Reed, councilmen and Wake, during a recent city other city officials had their council meeting, made a prehands full dealing with a sentation to council members couple of residents’ com- and Mayor Patrick Reed replaints about certain ordi- garding that proclamation. nances in the community inDepartment Adjutant for the volving the definition of a Military Order of the Purple “vicious animal” and what Heart Department of Missouri should be done to deal with John Dismer invited Mtn. View dilapidated buildings appar- to make that proclamation, and ently causing problems for lo- he, along with Everett Kelly cal businesses. of the Military Order of the Purple Heart City Purple Heart, were at the meetMtn. View was proclaimed ing for the signing.

In recently speaking with The Standard, Dismer said there now are 10 counties and 40 cities with Purple Heart designations, as well as other organizations including the St. Louis Cardinals. The designation is pending for more entities, Dismer said, and 23 cities have yet to respond.

Problem animals Bob Tackitt of Mtn. View told those at the meeting that law enforcement has visited his place seven times and issued three citations to a neighbor who had been letting his dogs run loose. Dogs that eventually attacked a minia-

ture horse he owned, causing that animal to have to be euthanized.

Tackitt said three German Shepherd dogs attacked miniature horses on his property three times.

“These dogs are vicious,” Tackitt said. “One time they took out her [a horse’s] eye.

The second time they bit off her both back legs.”

That second incident, Tackitt said, involved the horse’s ankles, or hocks, and “wasn’t that bad,” relatively.

“The last time is really the See Council on Page 2

Willow Springs

Vandalism at a public park in Mtn. View could result in a new city ordinance. City Administrator Mike Wake came in to The Standard on Monday morning for a chat about what’s going on in Mountain View.

Veteran’s Park apparently was hit by vandals recently, Wake said.

“They put rocks in a commode and tried to start a fire,” he explained. The vandal(s) used toilet paper to try to get the fire going.

Wake said the damage done to the toilet probably will cost less than $100 or so to fix. City officials are considering locking the bathrooms at 5 p.m. and reopening at 8 a.m.

“It’s not being considered a permanent thing after it was closed at 5 p.m. last week,” commented Wake.

Wake said he would talk to the police chief about that. The city is currently working on an ordinance.

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Three Rivers College, MSU-WP WANTED holds ribbon cutting for new facility Three Rivers College and Missouri State University – West Plains officially commemorated the opening of the South Central Education Consortium in Willow Springs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held July 17. Speakers at the ceremony included Dr. Wesley Payne, Interim President of Three Rivers College; Dennis Lancaster, Interim Dean of Academic Affairs at Missouri State-West Plains; and city and government officials from the area.

“We are proud to be a partner in the effort to bring college and career technical programs to the Willow Springs area,” Payne said. “The programs offered through the Consortium will make a positive difference in the community and especially in the lives of the students we serve.”

“The educational opportunities offered at the Consor-

tium are needed by the people who live in this area, and we applaud the City of Willow Springs for working so hard to make this happen,” said

Lancaster. which is housed in a former Also speaking was state Sen. Missouri Department of Mike Cunningham, who Transportation building. worked to secure state funds to help open the Consortium, See Facility on Page 2

Ribbon Cutting - South Central Education Consortium Director Scott Williamson cuts the ribbon on the Willow Springs facility where Three Rivers College and Missouri State University – West Plains offer college courses and career technical programs. To Williamson’s right are state Rep. Shawn Rhoads and Willow Springs Chief Financial Officer Beverly Hicks. To his left are state Sen. Mike Cunningham, Three Rivers Interim President Dr. Wesley Payne, and Missouri State-West Plains Interim Dean of Academic Affairs Dennis Lancaster. (Photo provided to the Standard)

Birch Tree

Landmark donates to Busy Hands Workshop The Busy Hands Work- dents, teachers and volunteers, shop, a business-inspired pro- is the recipient of a check for gram created by Liberty High $1,865 from Landmark Bank.

School special education stu“We were very happy to

receive this phone call and ac- way toward purchasing supcept this donation,” Lanna plies for our students to use Tharp, MVBT special programs in the workshop.” director said. “It will go a long The Busy Hands Workshop helps students learn basic job and people skills by setting up a regular working business. To date the workshop has made gift jars, jewelry, heat/freezer packs and scarves. The goal is to one day have a versatile and fully selfsupporting sheltered workshop.

Landmark Bank has arranged a series of $1,865 gifts to local charities in each of the 28 communities in which it operates. The donations commemorate its founding in 1865 and celebrate reaching See Donate on Page 8

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

Scott W. Moore, age 38 Wanted for class B felony charge of DWI-alcoholchronic offender and a class D felony Scott W. charge of resisting/interMoore fering with arrest for a felony. His bond has been set at $30,000.

Joseph R. King, age 38 Wanted for failure to appear warrant for a class C felony charge of unlawful possession of Joseph R. a firearm. His bond has been King set at $15,000.

Shane C. Weidman, age 21 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for a class C felony charge of theft/stealing. He will be Shane C. held without Weidman bond.

William H. Martin, age 27 - Wanted for class C felony charge of stealing leased or rented property.

His bond has been set at $4,500. (No photo available).

The charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Council one that got us,” he said. It really devastated the family and I.” A dog had chewed off the back of a horse’s leg, Tackitt said, “from the knee down. I think the court has pictures of that.”

As for the police, Tackitt said, their hands were tied. He said lawmen got to the scene and did their jobs in a timely manner.

The dog that attacked his horse was given away by the owner to someone in Rolla, Tackitt said, adding that person did cover the $290 veterinarian bill to cover the cost of dealing

From Page One with the horse’s eye injury.

The Standard News asked Bob and Fern Tackitt whether they could provide pictures of what happened to their horse for print. Fern Tackitt called back and said she did not want the pictures to appear in a newspaper, due to their gruesome nature.

Asked about how the animal control issue might be put fairly into legislation, Mtn. View City Administrator Mike Wake said the matter must be turned over to attorneys, who will return a

Abuse to the interview. Later in the interview, Lambert admitted to touching the juvenile’s breasts through her bra, but said “it was only to make sure her bra was fitting properly.”

draft to city council members for discussion. Members of the public then will have opportunity to offer insight.

The next city council meeting is scheduled 6 p.m. Monday, July 28, at Council Chambers.

Bids on services Mtn. View City Council members decided to accept two bids on jobs around town – one for propane and another for pest control – as the two bids they received were the only submitted.

Burton Propane of Mtn. View

From Page One Otis Lloyd Lambert, 58 of Thayer, MO, was arrested on Sunday, July 20, 2014 on a Howell County Warrant for statutory sodomy-1st degree and child molestation-1st de-

gree. He is currently being held on a $250,000 bond.

bid $1.59 per gallon and got the propane job. All Pest and Termite came away with the pest control gig, charging $350 for the one-time treatment for the year.

Off the agenda – building maintenance John Musille, proprietor of Wildwood Jewelry and Repair in Mtn. View, was at the meeting to discuss disrepair at downtown businesses.

“Patrick, you know,” Musille said to Reed, reminding the mayor he’d brought him a sheet of decking from a building next to his business that came loose and almost hit one of his custom-

ers.

“She said she’d never be back in Mtn. View to shop,” Musille said. “And the guttering is hanging down. All the water coming off of that is coming into my building. It’s been that way for years.”

Musille said he recently had two young men in his store, considered them suspicious, so showed them around for a little while to catch them on his video surveillance system.

He said he got a look at their car, got a look at the license plate, wrote down the number and called city police. The person who answered the phone didn’t know

Facility

who he is where his store is located.

“I’m a block away from the police department,” Musille said.

“They drive by pretty regularly.”

He said he once spoke to a policeman who came into his shop for business, and that person told him members of the department are aware of what’s happening around town and are willing to help, but doesn’t see officers doing that.

“It seems like they’re all out on the highway trying to catch somebody from out of town. They don’t even know us.”

No formal action was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

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The charges set forth in an indict“The ribbon cutting today the area. It will provide oppor- Technology, and Plumbing ment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed inno- marks a success in pulling part- tunities for area young people Technology certificate procent until and unless proven guilty. ners together for the benefit of to keep them in the community grams, along with transitional

MV Garden Club annual flower show held The Mountain View Garden Club held their annual flower show on Friday, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th at the Mountain View Community Center.

The show, “Four Seasons In Your Garden” was a huge success as the community center was filled with the aroma of fragrant flowers.

Entries ranged from horticulture, design to educational. Several of the garden club members entered flowers, plants and arrangements in the show along with many community members.

This is a yearly show the club puts on at no charge to the public. The garden club has been active in the community for over 60 years with numerous projects beautifying Mountain View.

and keep the community strong,” Cunningham said.

The South Central Education Consortium, located at 908 Springfield Road in Willow Springs, is a partnership of Three Rivers College and Missouri State University – West Plains. It offers associate degree, career education, and transfer education opportunities to Willow Springs and surrounding areas. The Consortium was formed in 2013, and the location’s doors opened in January 2014. The Consortium currently offers EMT, Electrical Technology, HVAC-R

and general education courses.

Scott Williamson, Director of the Consortium, said the community should be extremely proud of the facilities at the Consortium, which include a public computer lab, a handson tech lab for vocational classes, and seven classrooms.

A Registration Event will be held at the Consortium on Tuesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At the event, those interested in taking classes can receive information about program offerings, register for courses, and receive help applying for financial aid.

Henry’s to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

The Mountain View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Animal Tales: An edZOOcation at the Mtn. View Public Library Animal Tales once again delighted children and adults at the Mountain View Public Library. Keith Wood, a Naturalist at Animal Tales, brought

along many furry, feathered and scaley friends.

Animal Science Classifications was the program at the library where those attending

learned about animal classification. Wood brought along a Capybara, Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula; Ivory Billed Aracari or Collared

Aracari; Giant African Bullfrog and a Burmese Python. All those creatures were classified 60th Anniversary - The family of Bob and Pauline into mammals, invertebrate, bird, Henry invite you to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with them this Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Mountain amphibian or reptile.

Animal Tales made a stop recently in Mountain View at the public library this past week. Guests were entertained with fun facts and live animals. Pictured above, at left, this little princess didn’t want to kiss the toad to see if it would turn into her prince. Miss Daniels enjoyed seeing all the animals but was not willing to kiss them. Pictured at right, several volunteers help hold the Burmese Python which was over six feet long. (Photo: Standard/ Wagner)

View Community Center from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Your presence and shared memories are the only gifts necessary.

Benefit auction for David Smith A benefit auction will be held for David Smith, a resident of Summersville, MO, who passed away February 28th after a nine-year battle with cancer. The dinner and auction will be held on Saturday, July 26th at the Summersville Youth

Center. Dinner will begin at 4:30 p.m. at a cost of $3 per person. The auction will follow at 6:30 p.m. with auctioneer Dennis Newby. Donations of goods and services the day of the auction would be gladly appreciated.

‘Thank you’ to the community

Recently my mother toppled from some stairs in Mountain View and broke her hip. As soon as she fell, there were several good people there to help her until medical help could come.

Her neighbor called me immediately, someone called the ambulance, someone prayed for her and talked with her to comfort and calm her. Another kind person held an umbrella over her to keep the sun from her eyes. The Mountain View Fire Chief came immediately and checked her vital signs and stayed with her until the ambulance came. What a blessing to have a community that will reach out so quickly to help another. My mother is recovering and shares with me in saying, “Thank You and God Bless You” for your thoughtfulness.

Scott Frescoln and family

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Upcoming Events BT United Methodist family movie night The Birch Tree United Methodist Church will host a Community Family Movie Night on Friday, July 25th at 7 p.m. at the Birch Tree United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. The movie will be “Heaven Is For Real.”

For more information please call Pastor Julie Sanders at 417599-9222 or Judy Shaw at 417-247-2387. Every one welcome. The church is located on 3rd Street in Birch Tree, MO.

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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday July 23rd

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BT City-Wide Yard Sale Saturday, August 9 City-Wide Yard Sales will be held Saturday, August 9th in Birch Tree City Park, as well at individual homes throughout the town. Birch Tree City Hall will again waive the fee for yard sales on that one date.

Time is determined by the individual sellers. Although the “early birds” get the best spot to set up in the park, Gazebo included. Bake sales and refreshment booths are also welcome. Everyone must clean up their site before leaving the park.

Line Dance workout aids senior center

Standard News Archive - 2009 - The 4th annual Rotary Roadrunners Race was held on Saturday as participants braved the weather and the prediction of winter weather accumulation which continued throughout Saturday. The race began with the countdown at 11:00 a.m. and racers were off for the 5K run and 1 mile walk cross country course throughout the streets of Mountain View. Volunteers from the Liberty High School National Honor Society were at The Friday afternoon Center Line Dance Workout held turning points in the course to make sure participants stayed on track as snow made visibility a challenge. There were weekly since January 31st at Summersville Senior Center has approximately 25 who participated in the race, braving the weather. The Rotary club fundraiser benefits the Liberty track project with a whole hog roast served for the annual lunch following the race. generated over $200 so far for the facility. Though no fee is charged for the activity, a $1.00 donation to the center is sug- Mark your calendars p.m. at Mothers Against gested per person, which is given to the center to off-set utiliMethamphetamine (MAM) 503 E. Main Street Willow Springs. ties used.

For info call (417) 469-0018 or The workout includes beginning dances such as Electric (417) 855-9113.

Slide, Cowboy Charleston, Cab Driver, and Copperhead Road.

8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23rd Non-professional instruction teaches each of the dances in a Alcoholics Anonymous and 9:00 a.m. systematic way that all can learn easily.

Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. at - Howell County Health Sacred Heart Church in Willow Summer activities have decreased the number participating Department satellite clinic in the workouts from as many as 18 to as low as 7, but the from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Springs. Call (417) 469-5550 for information The Good Samaritan Care workouts will continue each Friday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, July 24th Clinic, 501 W. Hwy 160 in Mtn. throughout the rest of 2014. Phone Kathie Cox at 417-9327:00 a.m.

View. Services offered are 4866 for more information.

Mountain View Rotary Club to WIC (Women, Infant, and

FYI

Making Headlines All-Star Games held July 12

The 20th Annual Gerald A. Pilz and Friends Boys and Girls All-Star Games was held at College of the Ozarks on July 12th. Pictured above is the White Team which had several local players. Sydney Shepherd of Branson; Angelique McClain of Nokomis; Maddie Hursh of Chadwick; Madi Johnson of Ash Grove; Kassidy Ledgerwood of Mountain View; Mikaela Burgess of Webb City; Lakin Simmerman of Ash Grove and Sarah Cook of Seymour. (Photo provided to the Standard)

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Children program) and Immunizations. For more information, please contact Howell County Health Department at 417-256-7078.

- Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:15 a.m.

Exercise at the Mtn. View Healthcare 10:00 a.m.

- Story Time at the Mtn. View Public Library - Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Checks at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m.

Willow Springs Rotary Club, 12:00 p.m. at Open Range.

Contact Teresa Waggoner at (417) 469-4092 for information.

- Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center 1:00 p.m.

Mtn. View Garden Club meeting at the Mtn. View Community Center 2:00 p.m.

- Craft Time at the Mtn. View Public Library. Craft Time is for children ages 7-12 - Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 5:00 p.m.

Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call (417) 469-0209 for information.

6:30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30

meet at Ron’s Family Restaurant 9:00 a.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous and AlAnon Group to meet at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, located at 1551 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains. Call 417255-9724 or 417-255-0542 for more information.

12:00 p.m.

- Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m.

Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 4:00 p.m.

Bingo at the Mountain View VFW Hall, Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

- 4th-6th Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

Yoga Classes at the Mountain View United Methodist Church.

Call 417-247-7153 for more information.

6:00 p.m.

Water Aerobics, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Willow Springs Municipal Pool. Contact Bree or Kyra at (417) 469-1537 for information.

6:30 p.m.

Beginner Line Dancing Classes at the Mtn. View

Family Youth Center 7:30 p.m.

Advanced Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center Friday, July 25th 11:00 a.m.

Willow Springs Library Storytime, Call the Library at (417) 469-3482 for information.

6:00 p.m.

Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 10:00 p.m. For more information call 934-5437. $3 admission per child Saturday, July 26th 7:00 a.m.

Mountain View Farmers Market at West Park 7:30 a.m.

Willow Springs Farmers Market at Booster Field.

Sunday, July 27th 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, July 28th 9:00 a.m.

- Zumba at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m.

Swedish Weaving Class at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m.

Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Senior Center 5:00 p.m.

Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call (417) 469-0209 for information.

5:30 p.m.

- Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View.

For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

- Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church. Call 417-247-7153 for more information.

- Zumba at the Mountain View Community Center, instructed

by Mary Zitter-Newman 6:00 p.m.

Mountain View group of Narcotics Anonymous will meet at the Mountain View Christian Church, located on South Highway 17, in the basement. For questions call Tonya at 417-362-0494.

7:00 p.m.

Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mountain View, MO. For more information call 417-934-2682.

Tuesday, July 29th 10:00 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise at the MV Senior Center 12:00 p.m.

- Mountain View Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Mountain View Community Center. Call 417-934-2794 for more information.

- Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call (417) 469-5519 or (417) 252-0918 for information.

4:30 p.m.

Tumbling at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 7:30 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437.

5:30 p.m.

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

For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

6:00 p.m.

Water Aerobics, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Willow Springs Municipal Pool.

Contact Bree or Kyra at (417) 469-1537 for info.

6:30 p.m.

Country Dance at the Mountain View Community Center 8:00 p.m.

Mountain View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement, located at 205 East 2nd Street

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Thanks to our fantastic Summersville Friends of the Library group and our supportive community, our Fizz, Boom, Read!

Summer Reading Program has been one of our best ones to date.

Through this past month, we’ve had visits from astronauts, meteorologists, and local celebrities, but Friday, July 25th is the last day of the program. There will be a pizza party at 11:30 a.m. that day for those children who completed the program, and awards will be presented at that time.

Our present veterans’ photo display will be replaced by a unique Missouri wildflowers photo display for the months of August and September. Stop by the library to enjoy the exhibit and see how many are familiar to you.

Summersville Friends of the Library meet at 5 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Summersville Branch Library.

The next meeting will be held on August 11th. Everyone is invited to come and participate in the continuing growth of the new Summersville Branch Library.

New books to our branch this week include John Le Carre’s book of three complete novels, Call For the Dead, A Murder of Quality, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold; Full Steam Ahead, Christian fiction by Karen Witemeyer; The Transcendental Murder: The 1st Mystery of Massachusetts by Jane Langton; Echo Burning, by Lee Child; The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs; Confessions of a Murder Suspect , juvenile fiction by James Patterson; and When the Game Was Ours, biography by Larry Bird, Earvin Magic Johnson.

New to the children’s non-fiction shelf are Let’s Create: Stones and Stuff and Let’s Create: Metal. Each includes projects to broaden both imagination and practical skills through step-bystep instructions to make creative as well as useful items.

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. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday.

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Busy Times at Home in 33rd Senatorial District Since the end of session when I arrived back at home in the 33rd Senatorial District, I have been busy, and the last few weeks have been no exception.

On July 8, I attended a celebration of the completion of Web-Co Custom Industries, Inc. and its new 20,000-square-foot recycling center in Marshfield.

Web-Co is a multi-faceted business. It provides light assembly and packaging of finished products. Employees can repack and ship products along with labeling them for mailing. The company is able to shrink wrap products, manufacture custom promotional and advertising buttons, and complete custom Web designs.

The recycling center accepts a wide range of recyclable items and provides secured document destruction. The expansion will allow the company to increase business and ultimately add employees. It was built using a USDA Rural Development Community Facility Direct Loan.

I attended the Heart of the Ozarks Fair in West Plains. Events included entertainment; market steer competition; goat, swine and lamb shows and auctions; carnival rides; rabbit and poultry shows; tractor pulls; home economics demonstrations and exhibits; fine arts and photography judging; flower shows; food vendors and much more. I really enjoy being able to see the hard work youth put into raising their livestock and placing their projects in competitions. They are extremely determined and it shows in the animals and their final products-whether they are pho-

tographs or baked creations.

I was pleased to join the Texas County Young Farmers and Ranchers at a meeting in Houston to discuss Amendment 1 – the “Keep Missouri Farming” initiative. I was happy and surprised to see the interest generated by our young farmers, who hope to be able to make their living farming like generations before them.

Vanzant’s festival ran July 1113, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Festivities included live bands, food vendors, a farmers market and homemade items. I enjoyed getting to see the pottery classes and displays, painting activities, and digital photography displays. It is always nice to see a wide variety of talent.

I had the opportunity to attend the Wild Turkey Federation’s Dinner, Auction, and Fundraiser in Mountain Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Jones did an outstanding job of bringing this group back to Mountain Grove. Attendance at the event was up considerably and everyone appeared ready to do it again next year.

Wednesday evening (7-16), I attended the Webster County Fair, where White Dove of Frontier Theatre kicked off the fun with an adventure-based performance featuring Indian and pioneer stories and activities, including a ventriloquist puppet.

Then there were farm tours, classes in weaving, spinning, tapestry weaving, felting and dyeing and working with Alpaca wool. Thursday through Sunday includes pottery classes given by professionals from Branson, gardening, culinary arts, old-fashioned gospel sings, pie auctions and performing arts. And in amongst these activities are cattle, sheep and goat shows/competitions, and of course carnival rides. It’s a true old-time festival.

Thursday at noon (7-17), I attended to the ribbon cutting for the South Central Education Consortium in Willow Springs.

I was responsible for getting the presidents from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri State University – West Plains and Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff together to form the consortium. The presidents also helped to develop curriculum to provide certificates/degrees for certified nursing assistants, certified medication technicians, insulin administrators, EMTs, as well as areas of fire science, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and general studies. The two universities collaborated to identify appropriate credit and non-credit courses to be offered at the facility in Willow Springs.

The consortium will provide much-needed education services to this underserved area of the state. I was able to work with a team of talented and dedicated educators and civic leaders to secure start-up funding for the program.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

2014 Can Still be ‘A Year of Action’

During his State of the Union speech in January, President Obama said he hoped 2014 could be “a year of action.” Six months have passed since the President issued his challenge, but leaders in the Senate are still refusing to even hold a vote on common sense bills passed by the House. National news personalities like to refer to Congress as a “do-nothing” body.

The truth is, Senate leaders have refused to take up 148 of the 189 bills the House has passed. These are bills that would ease burdensome regulations on small businesses and families, establish America’s energy independence and stop ObamaCare.

Like you, I am concerned about federal regulations imposed by the Obama Administration. In the House of Representatives, I am calling for increased accountability. H.R. 367, known as the REINS Act, requires Congressional approval for “major rules” imposed by the Washington bureaucrats. Unworkable rules and regulations should not be forced on individuals, families and businesses. America was founded on a system of checks and balances and Congress must be given the power to do so.

We are blessed to have tremendous natural resources right here in North America. Unfortunately, the Obama Administration and leaders in the Senate refuse to expand American energy production. The House passed H.R. 2231, the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act to expand U.S. offshore production. This legislation would give private industry the ability to create over one million new American jobs, lower energy prices, grow our economy and strengthen national security. The bill removes federal government barriers that block production of our own U.S. energy resources. If leaders in the Senate are serious about jobs, lower gas prices, a stronger economy and less reliance on the Middle East to meet our energy needs, they will pass the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act. Finally, the House of Representatives has voted over 40 times to repeal President Obama’s healthcare law. From the beginning, opposition to ObamaCare has been strong and bipartisan. The law is keeping small businesses from growing and is causing monthly premiums to skyrocket for families who are struggling to make ends meet. The House of Representatives is committed to ending the harmful effects of ObamaCare and replacing the mandate with free-market centered ideas that will actually make healthcare affordable and accessible.

Washington bureaucrats should never come between doctors and patients.

The House of Representatives has passed legislation to reign in intrusive government regulations, expand energy production, and end ObamaCare. Leaders in the Senate still have the opportunity to make 2014 a year of action by passing these bills. I urge Harry Reid and other Senate leaders to act.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes One of the most highly anticipated films of the summer managed to hold on to the top spot at the box office for a second week in a row, and has now made over 139 million dollars. “Dawn of the Plane of the Apes” is our movie of the week.

This film picks up ten years after its critically acclaimed and popular predecessor, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” The Simian flu has brought the human race to its knees while, in the nearby forest the apes and their fearless leader Caesar (Andy Serkis) have formed a thriving civilization of their own. A small group of humans have formed an alliance in order to survive, but they’re reliant upon a dam deep inside the Apes’ forest.

Led by Dreyfus (Gary Oldman) they head into hostile territory to try and negotiate with this band of heavily evolved apes. Caesar wants peace, but will also protect his fellow apes no matter what the cost, and so with neither side really trusting the other, the stage is set for what could be an all out war that could wipe out human civilization for

good.

I’ve been waiting for this film to be released for a long time and I am happy to report that it was well worth the wait.

The overall look of this picture is terrific featuring a gorgeous backdrop, beautiful cinematography, and fantastic CGI. The film really grabs the viewer’s attention right away and has a very intense feel to it from start to finish. We also get some terrific performances here from Gary Oldman, Jason Clarke, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Keri Russell, but the clear cut star of the picture is Andy Serkis in the role of Caesar.

One wouldn’t think it was possible to dominate an entire motion picture using such little dialogue, but Serkis manages to pull it off in outstanding fashion.

Overall, this is one of the rare times that I felt a motion picture truly lived up to all it’s hype. Even if you’re not a huge fan of this film franchise, I would still think you would enjoy this latest installment and if you are a fan already, then you’re really in for a treat with this one. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is visually beautiful, well written and extremely intense. It’s safe to say that it’s one of my favorite movies of the year so far, and possibly the most entertaining two hours you’ll spend at the movies this summer. 4 out of 5 stars!

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Death Notices Richard Earl Jacobs Richard Earl Jacobs, 79, of Birch Tree, Missouri died July 13, 2014 at his home. He was born April 22, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clarence V. and Marlis (Peasley) Jacobs.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of Birch Tree, MO; one son, Dale Lee Jacobs of Birch

Tree, MO; two daughters, Marlys Faye Jacobs of Wyoming, and Cheryl Ann Simmons of Houston, MO; one sister, Kerrie Jacobs of Chicago, IL; and two grandchildren, Christopher Aaron Pribble, and Devon Tyler Pribble.

Richard enjoyed watching the Cubs, football, and

Emott Carl Atchison NASCAR racing. He also loved spending time with his family and the grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014 in Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri with Pastor Brian Ingalls officiating.

Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com

Jeffrey Allen Vaughn Jeffrey Allen Vaughn the passed away at his home in the son of Raymond E. and R Fern Flat Rock Community on July (Nave) Vaughn was born at 14, 2014. Making his age 67.

Baltimore, Maryland and Preceding in death are his father, Raymond E. Vaughn and one great niece, Ashlyn Rutenkroger.

Surviving are: brother, Michael R Vaughn and wife Sharon of the home, nephews: Gregory A. Vaughn and wife Tammy of Mena, AR.; Eric E. Vaughn and wife Monica of Springdale, AR. one niece: Heather J. Ruterkroger and husband Scott of Wapole, NH; grand Nephews: Seth

Emott Carl Atchison was born on May 18, 1930 in Shannon County, MO the son of William Richard Atchison and Mary Magdalene (Conley) Atchison. He passed away July 3, 2014 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 84 years.

He was united in marriage to Georgia Conner at an early age; she preceded him in death on February 4, 1994.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Atchison; nine brothers Henry Atchison, Lawrence Atchison, Paul Atchison, Bill Atchison, Eual Atchison, Lee Atchison, Floyd Atchison, George “Bobby” Atchison, and Kenneth Atchison; and two sisters Minnie Conley and Shannon Atchison; and his nephew Douglas Conner.

He is survived by one

brother Vernon Atchison and wife Virginia of Bridgeton, MO; two sisters Shirley Conner and husband Truman of Eminence, MO and Mary Lou Coughlin and husband Bill of Pueblo, CO; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Emott was a drywall contractor working in St. Louis, MO and also in Eminence and the surrounding area. He and Georgia would work together in their construction business. Emott enjoyed square dancing, and he and Georgia would travel in the area to attend square dances.

Emott enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Emott enjoyed play-

Services were held on Saturday, July 19, at Yarber Mortuary in Mountain View, MO. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View. Memorials: Will Norton Miracle Field, P.O. Box 701, Joplin, MO 64802, or donor’s charity of choice.

Evelyn was born in Corwith, Iowa on June 28, 1916, to William K. and Cora B. (Wilson) Clapsaddle. She graduated from Rich Hill High School. Evelyn married Evan Owens on Febru-

ary 6, 1937, in Rich Hill, MO. The couple made their home and raised their family in Mountain View. Evelyn was employed at Angelica Garment Factory in Mountain View where she dedicated 30 years of service, retiring in 1980.

Evelyn was a musician. She played piano, trumpet and cello. She also sang in the church choir. It was in her retirement years where Evelyn found her love of bowling; averaging a score of 155 at 80 years old! She also enjoyed golf and traveling before her health declined. She moved to Joplin, MO following the death of her husband, Evan. In 2004, she moved to Gallatin, MO, with her daughter, Carol.

Evelyn was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church, as well as the UMW ,VFW Auxiliary, IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) Auxiliary, and the Eastern Star. Evelyn was an excellent seamstress and was well

Stewart, Fort Smith, AR; Benjamin and Colton Vaughn of Springdale, AR; Heinrich and Owen Rutenkroger, Wapole, NH; grand Nieces: Katrina (Landon) Rowe, Mena, AR; Shelby Vaughn, Mena, AR; Myranda Vaughn, Arkadelphia, AR. Clarissa Rutenkroger, Wapole, NH. A celebration of Jeffrey’s life will be held Sunday, July Evelyn Owens, 98, of Gallatin, 20 2014 at Bradford Funeral MO, passed away Tuesday, July Home Chapel in Summersville 15, 2014, at Daviess County at 2:00 p.m. Online condoNursing & Rehab in Gallatin. lences maybe left a bradfordfuneralhome.net

Dorothy Joyce Vest Dorothy Joyce Vest was dren were born Robin born October 25, 1946 at In- Michelle, Joseph Daniel and dian Mound, TN the daughter Darla Jean. of Oscar Grizzard and Margie Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Margie Grizzard; her husband Leroy Vest; one grandchild and one great grandchild.

She is survived by one son Joe Vest and wife Teresa of West Plains, MO; two daughters Robin Vest of Mountain View, MO and Darla Bell of Mountain View, MO; one brother Dwight Grizzard of Mulberry Grove, IL; two sis(Carter) Grizzard. She passed ters Patsy Wilkinson and husaway at her home on July 13, band Robert of Granite City, 2014 in West Plains, MO at the IL and Wanda Mitchell and age of 67 years. husband Larry of Mulberry She was united in marriage Grove, IL; 7 grandchildren; 5 to Leroy Richard Vest on Feb- great grandchildren; and a host ruary 1, 1964 at Granite City, of other relatives and friends.

IL and to this union three chilJoyce and her husband

Leroy moved to Mountain View, MO in 1973. She attended Chapel Hill Church in Mountain View, MO and was a volunteer at the Mountain View Elementary School.

Joyce enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and playing card games. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and loved taking care of the babies.

She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial services were held Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Terri & Troy Oldham officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com

ing horseshoes, cards and shooting pool. He loved to go with his brothers on float trips and in john boats on the Current River. Emott enjoyed fishing and hunting, and being in the outdoors.

He was an avid coon hunter and raised several coon dogs.

He loved fast gaited horses.

He especially loved his fast gaited horse “King” which he kept for many years.

“King”, a large black quick horse, was last seen running with the wild horses in Shannon County.

Emott will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be scheduled and held at a later date.

Evelyn Owens

known for her alteration skills.

She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. To know her was to love her. She will be greatly missed.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Evan; sons Dwight and Dennis Owens; great grandson, Will Norton; great-great granddaughter, Lucy Morrison; two brothers, Vern and Elwyn Clapsaddle; and three sisters, Ida Clapsaddle, Verona Cowan, and Erma Layher.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters: Laveda (Richard) Norton of Joplin, MO; Madelyn (Bob) Ledgerwood of Claremore, OK; Carol (Don) Weaver of Gallatin, MO; Phyllis (Bob) Hardcastle of Ballwin, MO; 1 son, Curtis (Lila) Owens of Joplin, MO; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 4 greatgreat grandchildren; 2 sisterslaw; 1 brother-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Bryan Eugene Watson

Bryan Eugene Watson, son of the late Carl E. Watson and Wanda Watson, was born AuCharles Monty Masengill gust 9, 1968, in Springfield, Charles Monty Masengill years as a long-haul truck and her daughter, Remi, of Jack- Missouri, and passed away in son, MO; step-mother Nealma was the son of Harbert driver.

Monty is preceded in death Masengill of Mountain Grove, Masengill and Nova Jean Dixon. He was born on Octo- by his father Herbert MO; sisters Kay Terrill White ber 1, 1949 in Summersville, Masengill, his mother Nova and Karen Helton (Kevin) of MO and passed away on July Jean Dixon Terrill, grand- Summersville, MO, Connie (Pat) 9, 2014 at his home in Jack- daughter Christal Taylor, his Stuart of Willow Springs, MO; brother Curtis Terrill, and his and brother Jerry (Michelle) son, MO at 64 years old.

Masengill of Springfield, MO. Monty was united in mar- step-father Robert Terrill.

He is survived by his wife, He also leaves numerous, riage to Terry Lee Shockley on October 8, 1974. They had Terry, of Jackson, MO; daugh- nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial Services and Visi- Springfield, Missouri on July three daughters, Tammy, ter Tammy (David) Taylor and 16, 2014, at the age of 45. their children, Charles, Donald, tation were held Sunday, July Montica, and Charlie.

Survivors include: his chilMonty served in the United and Kimberly, of Wallace, KS; 13, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to dren, Gracie Christine and LoStates Army from 1967 to daughter Montica Babers and 6:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral gan Carl; his Mother, Wanda 1970 and was deployed in the her sons, Derrick, Nick, and Home services were under the Vietnam War. After serving his Phillip, of Jackson, MO; care of Bradford Funeral country, he spent his working daughter Charlie Masengill Home.

Watson; sister Julie Williams (husband Ray); brothers Greg Watson and Stan Watson (wife Jodi); a host of nieces and nephews – Greg’s children: Erin (husband Nate) and their daughter Willa Marie, Isabel, and Julie; Julie’s children: James, Trent, and Tyler; and Stan’s children: Emma, Ellie, Audrey, and Avery.

Bryan also leaves behind a special great uncle, Dwight Holmes, many aunts and uncles, and other relatives and friends to many to name.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Lena Watson and Eugene and Willa Pearl Cowan, his father Carl Eugene Watson, and his

sister-in-law Marie Watson.

Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the Smyrna Freewill Baptist Church, Alton, Missouri, with Brother Jason Roberts and Brother Greg Watson officiating. Interment will be in the Smyrna cemetery. Visitation was at the Clary Funeral Home, Alton, Missouri from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bryan Watson Children’s Education Fund and left at the funeral home, any West Plains Bank location, or mailed to Williams Law Offices, P.O. Box 169, West Plains, MO 65775.

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James Anderson Newman James Anderson Newman was born March 19, 1933 in Forrest City AR to Clyde Anderson Neman and Mona Irene (Swartz) Newman. He passed away July 14, 2014 at his home in Eminence, MO at the age of 81 years.

He married Sharon Mae Davis in Richmond, MO in 1958. To this union four children were born David Anderson Newman, Suzanne Denise Newman, John Davis Newman, and Jennifer Lynn Newman.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde A. Newman and Mona Irene Newman, and one daughter Suzanne Pitz.

James leaves his wife Sharon of the home; three children David Newman of Chicago, IL, John Newman of Olathe, KS; and Jennifer Julian of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren Danny Newman of Chicago, IL; Kayleigh Newman of Phoenix, AZ, Jimmy Julian III of Olathe, KS, Conrad Alvin Pitz, III of Emi-

Alma Gerline (Uhl) Webb the daughter of Francis Lonnie Uhl and Pearlie (Miller) Uhl was born January 8, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Surrounded by her loving family she peacefully went to Heaven Monday, July 14, 2014 making her age 76 years.

Alma was united in to marriage to Glen Webb, February 13, 1960. To their union three children were born, Glenda, Michael, and Rose.

Alma was a homemaker and

nence, MO and Terri Mae Pitz of Eminence, MO; one son-in-law Chip Pitz of Eminence, MO; one sister Mona Jean Applegate and husband Marvin; one niece and one nephew in Wichita, KS, and a host of other family and friends.

James spent his childhood years in McAlister, OK and later moved with his family to Nevada, MO. He graduated from high school in Nevada, MO in 1951.

He later joined the Army and served stateside in the Korean War. James was employed at IBM for 30 years after serving in the war. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business after several years of night school.

James and Sharon lived in Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; White Plains, NY; Topeka, KS and they were living in Leawood, KS when he retired in 1987. James was a Cub Scout Leader in Leawood, KS for several years. In 1995, James and Sharon moved to Eminence, MO

where they continued to live until the time of his passing.

He sang in the church choirs and loved music, especially blues and jazz. He loved the outdoors and nature, canoeing, playing tennis, and camping with the family.

James was known for his sense of humor and his one-liners. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Compassus, 1406 Kentucky Ave., West Plains, MO 65775, 800-375-2086 or Alzheimer’s Association SWMO, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804, 417-886-2199.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Eminence, MO with Pastor Julie Sanders officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.

Alma Gerline Webb enjoyed her family. She loved spending time with her grandson Josh, and her children.

She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn Webb, her father and mother, Francis and Pearlie Uhl; her sisters and brothers, Ella Jane, Dorothy Louise, Edward, Panzie, Angline, Luther Roland, Robert Franklin, Donald Gene, Lavene Wilma, Irene Carry, James O.C., Bettie Rosena, Birtha Mae, Beatrice, son-in-law Allen Tuttle.

Alma is survived by her chil-

dren: Glenda Barker and husband Ross, Michael Webb, Rose Tuttle; one grandson Josh Tuttle, step-son Richard Webb and wife Daphne, and sister Neoma Shirley Barnes, and Alma’s special friends, Alfie and Greg.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Midvale Church with Rev. James Bradford. Burial was in Midvale Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net

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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 Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Deputy Aaron Galiher received a radio call from dispatch to respond to CR 9300 in West Plains, MO, to investigate the report of a burglary. A male subject reported that several items had been taken from his home. The investigation is on-going.

Monday, July 14, 2014 A male subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported that a game camera had been taken from his property.

Deputy Rick Fox responded to Dake Storage, located at CR 1280 in West Plains, MO, in reference to a report of property damage. Upon his arrival, the business manager stated two of their units had sustained damage. An investigation is on-going.

Deputy Aaron Galiher received a call from dispatch to respond to CR 3140 for a report of a domestic disturbance. Both parties agreed to separate for the evening.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to CR 2660 in Mountain View, MO, in reference to runaway juveniles. As of report time, the two males have not been located.

Friday, July 18, 2014 Deputy Rick Fox responded to CR 7560 in West Plains, MO, in reference to a report of a stolen ATV. Upon arrival, he spoke with a female subject who stated a male subject known to her had stolen her ATV and left his sitting in its place.

Deputy Gary Talmage was dispatched to State Route 14 in West Plains, MO, for a report of domestic assault which led to the arrest of Rodney Roberts.

Saturday, July 19, 2014 Deputy Aaron Galiher conducted a traffic stop on a gray Jeep for exceeding the posted speed limit. The stop occurred on State Route FF. The stop resulted in the arrest of the passenger for possession of a methamphetamine.

Deputy Aaron Galiher received a radio call from dispatch to respond to U.S. Highway 160 in Caulfield, MO, to investigate the report of property damage. A male subject reported that a glass door had been shattered. The investigation is on-going.

A female subject came into the Howell County Sheriff’s Office to report interference with child custody.

A male subject came into the Howell County Sheriff’s Office to make a report of a violation of an ex-parte.

Deputy Rick Fox responded to State Route N in Pomona, MO, in reference to a report of stealing. Upon his arrival, he spoke with a male subject who is a worker for Innovative Roadway Solutions.

He stated they found three batteries had been stolen from work trucks.

COMMITMENTS Friday, July 18, 2014 Terry Lynn Burnett, 48 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 7-20-14 for time served.

Kanaan Jacob Boyd, 21 of Birch Tree, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 7-20-14 for time served.

James Flemon Turner, 35 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 7-19-14 for time served.

TRANSFERS Thursday, July 17, 2014 Sharon Ann Marsh, 61 of West Plains, MO, was transferred to the

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 Trina C. Daugherty, 28 of Birch Tree, MO, was arrested on Monday, July 14th at 10:11 p.m. in Shannon County for driving while intoxicated. She was taken to the Winona PD where she was later released.

Nathan A. Day, 27 of Franklin, Tennessee, was arrested on Tuesday, July 15th at 7:25 a.m. in Howell County for felony possession of a controlled substance; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; no insurance and speeding. He was cited and released.

Clinton D. Barnes, 37 of Winona, MO, was arrested on Tuesday, July 15th at 12:25 p.m. in Shannon County for two misdemeanor Shannon County warrants for driving while suspended and no seatbelt; no seatbelt. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he is listed as bondable.

Stanley Cornman, 37 of Houston, MO, was arrested on Wednesday, July 16th at 6:45 a.m. in Texas County for Texas County Warrants for failure to appear on drug and traffic charges and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Texas County Justice Center where he is listed as bondable.

Anthony D. Perry, 20 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on Thursday, July 17th at 5:54 p.m. in Howell County for driving while suspended; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant out of Callaway County. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is listed as bondable.

Travis C. Mahurin, 21 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on Friday, July 18th at 2:10 a.m. in Howell County for driving while intoxicated; driving wrong direction on highway causing immediate threat of accident (wrong way driving); failure to dim headlights and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he was later released.

Chet D. Hockman, 30 of Winona, MO, was arrested on Friday, July 18th at 9:55 p.m. in Howell County for felony warrant Shannon County for failure to appear (possession controlled substance) and felony warrant probation and parole for parole violation. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held without bond.

ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Sunday, July 13th at 7:00 a.m. in Texas County on Hwy. 181, 2.5 miles South of Cabool, MO. According to reports, a 2001 Cadillac Deville, operated by Keven M. Garner, 31 of Cabool, MO, crossed the center line and struck an oncoming 2010 Toyota Corolla, operated by Susan L. Wood, 62 of Cabool, MO, in the side. Wood was transported by ambulance to Texas County memorial Hospital in Houston, MO, with moderate injuries. Garner was arrested by the MSHP at 7:50 a.m. and taken to the Texas County Justice Center for driving while intoxicated; careless and imprudent driving and no insurance. The accident was investigated by Sgt. G.H. Falterman and assisted by Cpl. D.B. Odle.

A two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday, July 18th at 1:25 p.m. in Shannon County on Route E, 4 miles East of Birch Tree, MO. According to reports, a 1990 Ford Mustang, operated by Shane J. Purdy, 34 of Eminence, MO, failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a 2012 Kenworth Tractor, operated by Mike W. Marler, 55 of Winona, MO. Purdy was taken to Mercy Hospital in Mountain View, MO, with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.L. Davis.

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Amanda Raquel Reese, 33 of Mountain View, MO, was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Naomi Lynett Hawkins, 20 of Mountain View, MO, was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

ARRESTS Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Anthony Paul Dickman, 27 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear and misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 7-17-14 and is to appear in court on 9-19-14.

Thursday, July 10, 2014 Tiffany Nicole Kuhlman, 18 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for distribution/delivery/manufacture/ produce/attempt a controlled substance; tampering-1st degree and felony stealing. She bonded out on 7-17-14 and is to appear in court on 7-25-14.

Christopher Lynn Barkes, 33 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Christian County Warrant for felony failure to appear. He was transferred to Christian County on 7-14-14.

Friday, July 11, 2014 Andrea Marie Kosemund, 26 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of felony stealing and a Wright County Warrant for felony stealing. She is currently being held on a $17,500 bond.

David Ray Bates, 28 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Wright County Warrant for felony stealing and a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of felony stealing; misdemeanor failure to appear and probation violation. He is currently being held on a $53,000 bond.

Sunday, July 13, 2014 Herschell James Payne, 33 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for resisting or interfering with arrest; operating a vehicle on highway without valid driver’s license and possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He was issued citations and released on 7-13-14.

Monday, July 14, 2014 Shyola Jo Snelson, 26 of Cabool, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for failure to appear. She was released per court order on 7-18-14.

George William Roberts, 37 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI-alcohol intoxication; assault on a law enforcement officer-2nd degree; tampering-1st degree and felonious restraint. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond.

Randi Lynn Dye, 34 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 7-14-14 and is to appear in court on 7-21-14.

Veronica Ann Brooks, 17 of Cabool, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear. She is currently being held on a $7,500 bond.

Bobby Lee Labbee, 38 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for resisting or interfering with arrest and possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 7-14-14 and is to appear in court on 714-14.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Alex J. Boyer, 29 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-1st degree and domestic assault-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $10,000 bond.

Donald Wayne Sikes, 40 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing. He is currently being held on a $10,000 bond.

Judy Marie Daniels, 46 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a

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Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Destry Don Shed, 25 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond.

Tyree Earl Robinson, 36 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Green County Warrant for non-support. He is currently being held on a $4,000 bond.

Thursday, July 17, 2014 Lincoln Robert Boyd, 35 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI-alcohol intoxication. He is currently being held on a $20,000 bond.

Thomas Edward Gibson, 50 of Houston, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing. He is currently being held without bond.

Anthony David Perry, 20 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Calloway County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear.

He is currently being held on a $200 bond.

Friday, July 18, 2014 Leland Ray Tackitt, 60 of Caulfield, MO, was arrested on an Ozark County Warrant for felony failure to appear. He was transferred to Ozark County on 7-18-14.

Robert Lee Turnbull, 46 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 7-18-14 and is to appear in court on 7-2314.

Floyd Dalton Andrews, 17 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for DWI-alcohol intoxication. He was released roadside with a citation on 7-18-14 and is to appear in court on 11-17-14.

Saturday, July 19, 2014 Terrell Monta Crawford, 23 of St. Louis, MO, was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for 5 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 7-20-14 and is to appear in court on 723-14.

Steven James Prediger, 51 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Mountain View Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $1,500 bond.

Sunday, July 20, 2014 Teresa Ann Stiebs, 50 of Pomona, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 7-20-14 and is to appear in court on 8-18-14.

Otis Lloyd Lambert, 58 of Thayer, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for statutory sodomy-1st degree and child molestation-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $250,000 bond.

Kara Lynn Allen, 29 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of felony failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond.

Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record.

Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

INCIDENTS Friday, July 11, 2014 A male subject came to the office to report his wallet being lost. He was provided a complaint form to complete. He stated that the debit See MVPD on Page 8

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - July 14th through July 20th The following reports are from the 37th Judicial Circuit Court hearings. These reports are provided to the public as a service.

Howell County

Assault/attempted assault – law enforcement officer, corrections officer, emergency personnel, highway worker, utility worker, or probation and parole – other than a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument/ physical injury – 2nd degree (Felony C RSMo: 565.082): George W. Roberts, Moody.

Assault 3rd degree – pursuant to subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (6) (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 565.070): Joshua D. Delgado, West Plains; Stealing a motor vehicle (Felony C RSMo: 570.030): Michael L. Lanning, Willow Springs.

Tampering with a motor vehicle – 1st degree (Felony C RSMo: 569.080): George W. Roberts, Moody.

Felonious restraint (Felony C RSMo: 565.120): George W. Roberts, Moody.

Resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing – creating a substantial risk of injury/death to any person (Felony D. RSMo: 575.150): Michael L. Lanning, Willow Springs.

Passing a bad check – less than $500 (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 570.120): Elizabeth R. Hergesheimer, Mtn. View; Kristi Nichole Thomas, Mtn. View.

Passing a bad check - $500 or more – no account/insufficient funds (Felony C RSMo: 570.120): Lisa D. Sanders, Mtn. View.

Possession of a controlled

substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana (Felony C RSMo: 195.202): Randi L. Dye, West Plains.

Driving while intoxicatedalcohol – aggravated offender (Felony C RSMo: 577.010): Jamie L. Croney, West Plains.

Driving while intoxicated – alcohol – chronic offender (Felony B RSMo: 577.010): George W. Roberts, Moody.

Driving while revoked/ suspended (Misdemeanor Unclassified RSMo: 302.321): Rian L. Gregory, West Plains; David A. Stone, West Plains; Paul J. Driskell, Caulfield; Samuel A. Meador, West Plains.

Failure to display plates on a motor vehicle/trailer (Infraction RSMo: 301.130): Paul J. Driskell, Caulfield.

Displayed/possessed motor vehicle/trailer plates of another (Infraction RSMo: 304.140): Devin J. Grindstaff, Willow Springs.

Operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility or operator who authorized another to operate a motor vehicle without financial responsibility (Misdemeanor Unclassified RSMo: 303.025): David A. Stone, West Plains.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 miles per hour (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010): Curtis R. Norman, Blue Springs; Gayla J. Cary, Springfield.

Exceeded the posted speed limit by 20-25 miles per hour (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 304.010): April D. York, West Plains.

Driver/front seat passenger failure to wear properly

local log truck dimension Distribution/delivery/ limits(Infraction RSMo: manufacture/produce or at301.010): Gary Wayne Tuttle, tempt to or possess with atSummersville. tempt to distribute/deliver/ manufacture/produce a Carter County substance Suit on account: Credit controlled Shannon County B RSMo: Bureau Services, Columbia, (Felony Violate provisions of sec- vs. Donna Grubb, Van Buren. 1965.211): Jonathan G. tion 301.010(26) regarding Johnson, Thayer.

Oregon County

adjusted/fastened seatbelt (Infraction RSMo: 307.178):Gaige C. Watts, Willow Springs; David A. Stone, West Plains; Paul J. Driskell, Caulfield.

Keeping or maintaining a public nuisance (Felony C RSMo: 195.130): Jonathan G. Johnson, Thayer.

Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia – amphetamine/methamphetamine (Felony D RSMo: 195.233): Jonathan G. Johnson, Thayer.

South Central Education Consortium to offer Electrical Technology courses The South Central Education Consortium in Willow Springs is now accepting applications for students in its Electrical Technology program provided by Three Riv-

ers College in the fall.

The Electrical Technology course is a three semester, 33credit-hour program that prepares participants for careers as electrical technicians, elec-

tricians, plant maintenance technicians, and more.

“The Electrical Technology program is an inexpensive, efficient gateway to several indemand career paths,” said

MDC presents TRIM Grant check to Missouri State-West Plains

A CHECK FOR $7,639.33 was presented by Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Resource Forester Audrey Beres to officials with Missouri State UniversityWest Plains as part of the university’s participation in the Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (T.R.I.M.) grant program. T.R.I.M. is a competitive, cost-share program administered by MDC in cooperation with the Missouri Community Forestry Council that provides reimbursement of $1,000 to $10,000 to assist government agencies, public schools and non-profit groups with the management, improvement or conservation of trees on public lands. This is the third time the university has been awarded grant funds, which were used prune or remove hazardous or potentially hazardous trees on campus, plant 10 new trees around campus and purchase six books about trees and tree health for the Garnett Library. The first grant was awarded in 2008 and the second in 2010. The TRIM grant is an on-going program that is available to any municipality, park department or public school in the area. More information can be obtained by contacting the local MDC office at 417-256-7161. On hand for the check presentation were Missouri StateWest Plains maintenance/groundskeeper Angela Redburn and Physical Plant Superintendent Ron Hensley; Beres; and Missouri State-West Plains maintenance/ groundskeepers Jimmie Reed and Lynn Girdley. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

Scott Williamson, Director of Three Rivers College’s programs at the Consortium. “Entry level jobs in these fields routinely make $30,000 a year or more, and the introduction of new technologies keeps these positions in very high demand. We provide the hands-on training that makes those careers possible for our students.”

Applicants must be 18 or older, possess a valid driver’s license, and submit their high school transcripts or GED. Students must also take the COMPASS placement test. Financial aid may be available.

For more information or to apply, call Scott Williamson at 417-469-3000.

The Consortium was formed as a partnership between Three Rivers and Missouri State University-West Plains in 2013 to bring affordable, accessible higher education to the Willow Springs region. Through the Consortium, Three Rivers offers two-year technical degrees, developmental classes, and short-term career certificates, while MSU – West Plains offers all general education courses.

Registration remains open for Fall semester classes at all Three Rivers locations. For more information, visit trcc.edu or call 573-840-9605.

MSU’s Outdoor Recreation Dept. receives grant to support ONSR’s volunteer river patrol program The Outdoor Foundation and Outdoor Nation recently awarded Missouri State University’s Outdoor Recreation Department a Paddle Nation grant to increase paddle sport recreation among outdoor recreation students and enhance safety and education for visitors floating the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers.

The volunteer River Patrol Program is a grassroots partnership between Ozark National Scenic Riverways and Missouri State University Outdoor Recreation to support the National Park Service staff and park visitors.

Outdoor Recreation students are required to complete practicum and internship credits in their field to graduate. The park’s developing River Patrol program is a venue for the students to meet these requirements, gain leadership skills in the outdoor recreation field, encourage paddle sport participation, and provide safety and educational services to the more than one million visitors recreating on the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers.

In volunteer uniforms, recreation students will be the extra eyes and ears on the rivers to assist National Park Service employees, while providing visitor information on safety, the park’s resources, Leave No Trace principles, and basic canoe and kayak skills. The goal between the two organizations is safety education and enhancing the visitor enjoyment and experience of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. “This grant provides a win-win opportunity between the park and the university,” states Superintendent Bill Black. “With our students providing more safety and education for Ozark Riverways visitors, we

hope that students along with the public gain positive experiences and enjoyment of the Ozark’s great natural resources. We are excited to implement our classroom knowledge and hands-on training for the good of our citizens,” explains Amanda Ehrhardt from MSU Outdoor Recreation.

“Small grant programs, like this one, activate a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts,” states Chris Fanning, executive director of the Outdoor Foundation, the organization that runs Outdoor Nation. “Thanks to the generosity of Outdoor Retailers and the National Park Service, thousands of young people across the country will explore rivers, lakes and streams through a variety of activities – resulting in a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts and environmental stewards.”

Since its inception, the Paddle National partners have awarded more than $125,000 in support of 55 innovative projects. The results speak for themselves.

By year’s end, the program will engage more than 8,000 people in paddle sport activities – resulting in more than 25,000 hours spent on the water.

Outdoor Nation is committed to increasing and expanding youth participation in outdoor recreation through education, engagement and action in order to cultivate a healthier, more active generation. For more information on Outdoor Nation grants program, visit www.outdoornation.org/ grants.

For information on Ozark National Scenic Riverways, visit the park Facebook page, the park website at www.nps.gov/ozar or phone (573)323-4236.

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Low-Cost and Free Cell Phone Options for Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the cheapest cell phone options available today to seniors living on a shoestring budget? I only need it for occasional calls.

Seldom Calling Senior Dear Seldom, For financially challenged seniors who only want a cell phone for emergency purposes or occasional calls, there are a number of inexpensive no contract plans you can get. Or, depending on your income level, there are also free cell phones and monthly airtime minutes you may qualify for. Here’s where to find some of the cheapest deals.

No-Contract Phones One way infrequent cell phone users can save money is with a prepaid cell phone – also known as pay-as-you-go phones.

With a prepaid phone there’s no contract, no fixed monthly bills, no credit checks and no hidden costs that come with traditional cell phone plans. With this type of service, you buy a special prepaid phone then pre-purchase a certain amount of minutes (for talk or text) that must be used within a specified period of time.

While most major carriers like AT&T and Verizon offer inexpensive prepaid plans, as do independents like Net10, Cricket and Virgin Mobile, some of the best deals are offered by TracFone (tracfone.com, 800-867-7183) and T-Mobile (tmobile.com, 800-866-2453).

TracFone has phones that start as low as $10 and call plans that cost under $7 per month. And T-Mobile has a super-cheap 30-minute plan for $10, and minutes don’t expire for 90 days.

That averages out to $3.33 per month. If you need more talk time, they also offer an annual plan where $100 gets you 1,000

minutes that are good for a full year. T-Mobile does, however, charge a one-time activation of $35.

Or, it you would rather have a no-contract senior-friendly phone with big buttons and simplified features, the Doro PhoneEasy 618 sold through Consumer Cellular (consumercellular.com, 888-345-5509) is probably your cheapest option. It costs $60 for the phone, with calling plans that start at $10 per month.

Free Cell Phones If your income is low enough, you also need to check into the Lifeline Assistance Program. This is a government-sponsored program that subsidizes wireless (and landline) companies who in turn provide free cellphones and around 250 minutes of free monthly airtime and texts to low-income Americans. (Some programs in some states provide more minutes, some less, and some charge a small monthly fee.)

There are currently around 15 million Americans who have a free cell phone through the Lifeline program, but millions more are eligible.

The free phones and minutes are provided by a number of national prepaid wireless companies like Safelink and Assurance Wireless, along with a host of other regional carriers throughout the country.

Many states have more than one wireless company that provides the free phones and minutes. If you are eligible, the free cell phone you’ll receive is a basic phone that also offers text messaging, voice mail, call waiting and caller ID. To qualify, you’ll need to show that you’re receiving certain types of government benefits, such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI, home energy assistance or public housing assistance. Or, that your household income is at or below 135 or 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – it varies by state. The 135 percent poverty level is currently $15,754 for singles and $21,235 for couples. The 150 percent level is $17,505/singles, $23,595/couples.

To find out if you’re eligible, or to locate the wireless companies that provide Lifeline government cell phones in your state, visit lifelinesupport.org. You can also learn more at freegovernmentcellphones.net.

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.

New health information technology class An introductory class for one of the fastest growing career fields in the U.S. will be offered this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains.

Introduction to Health Information Technology (HIT 100) will be offered from 4:30 to 5:30

p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for the convenience of working adults, said Connie Yates, director of the university’s Health Information Technology program. The course will give students an introduction to the use of technology in the

Breastfeeding Support Group to meet in July The Texas County Memorial Hospital breastfeeding support group will meet Thursday, July 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the second floor med surg education room at the hospital.

Jennifer Terrill, a registered nurse and internationally board certified lactation consultant at TCMH, will facilitate the breastfeeding support group. The group is open to mothers that are currently breastfeeding or expectant mothers that are planning to breastfeed after the birth of their child. Mothers

may bring their breastfeeding child to the meeting.

The group offers education, support and encouragement for area mothers. Support group meetings are held the fourth Thursday of every month.

The support group is free, but the obstetrics department requires pre-registration prior to the support group.

For more information or to register, contact the TCMH obstetrics department at 417967-1260 or 1-866-9673311, extension 4449.

healthcare field, the various career options in health information management, and the different aspects of health care delivery.

The text for the course, Health Information Technology and Management by Richard Gartee, provides a comprehensive understanding of the history, theory and potential benefits of health information management systems, Yates said.

“Health information management in the 21st century differs from health information management just 10 years ago, and the reason for that is technology,” Yates explained. “Health information is the backbone of healthcare delivery in both the United States and around the globe. To prepare for 21st century health information occupations, students need to understand not only the principles and practices of health information management, but the technology of it, as well.”

The course is part of the curriculum for the new Certificate in Health Information Technol-

ogy that was approved by the Missouri State University Board of Governors at its June meeting. Those who complete the certificate, which is pending final approval by the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education, will be able to seamlessly integrate into Missouri StateWest Plains’ new Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree, which is still in the development stage.

Registration for 2014 fall semester classes is going on now.

For more information about admissions and registration proceedures, call the Missouri State-West Plains admissions office, 417-255-7955, or visit www.wp.missouristate.edu.

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Christopher and Shawna Cook, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Isabella Joon Cook, born at 6:59 a.m. July 3 at OMC. She weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces and was 22 inches long. Her sibling is Christopher. Grandparents are Shahrokh Azhoari and Eva Repschlaeger, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Sue Cook, West Plains.

Brent Hayes and Kaily Greene, Hardy, Arkansas, are the parents of a baby boy, Matthew Lynn Hayes, born at 5:43 p.m.

July 4 at OMC. He weighed 5 pounds and was 17 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Ronnie and Kathy Greene, Hardy, Arkansas; and Matthew Hayes and Millena Dunlap, no addresses given.

Bradley White and Tammy Worley, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Winfield Scott White, born at 12:23 p.m.

July 6 at OMC. He weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. His sibling is Cain, 12. Grandparents are Carolyn Worley, Pomona; Robert Worley, Pomona; Lehman White, West Plains; and Terri Kenslow, Lathrop, Missouri.

Joshua Rice and Megan Carl, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Morgan Mae Rice, born at 2:18 p.m. July 6 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her siblings are Josie, Nikki, J.D., Kaka and Jaya. Grandparents are Tena Hart, Viola, Arkansas; Jeffery Carl, Poplar Bluff; and John and Becky Rice, Doniphan.

Danial Carey and Tiffanie Bratcher, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Ozzy James Michael Carey, born at 2:40 p.m. July 6 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Kimberly Papp, Thayer; Rolin Bratcher, West Plains; James Carey, Alton; and Michelle Carey, Princeton.

Matthew and Amanda Collins, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Cade Parker Collins, born on July 7 at OMC (no time given). He weighed 7 pounds, 15 1/2 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Matthew and Shelby Conn, Seymour, are the parents of a baby boy (no name given), born at 4:31 a.m. July 8 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Scott and Sheila Long, Cabool, and Tim and Lori Goff, Hopewell, Virginia.

Edmond and Kaiyla Holt, Pottersville, are the parents of a baby boy, Ripkin Lynn Holt, born at 1:41 p.m. July 12 at OMC. He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 22 inches long. His siblings are Aedyn, 10, and Zevi, 4. Grandparents are Billy and Lora Hand, Pottersville, and Harold (Chip) and Tanya Holt, West Plains.

Tim and Britney Michel, Mountain Grove, are the parents of a baby girl, Macy Mae Michel, born at 3:30 a.m. July 13 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her sibling is Westin, 2. Grandparents are Mark and Shelley Surface, West Plains, and Leon and Kathy Michel, Hartshorn.

Jeremy Prewett and Wendi Thompson, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Alexis LaShay Prewett, born at 7:46 a.m.

July 15 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Her siblings are Addi, 10, and Sawyer, 5. Grandparents are Dan and Mary Thompson, Pam Wolfe, and Dion and Charla Prewett, all of West Plains.

Cody and Tammy Lager, Rover, are the parents of a baby girl, Sadie Marie Lager, born at 9:28 p.m. July 15 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces and was 22 inches long. Her siblings are Noah, 8; Dylan, 7; and Dalton, 4. Grandparents are Mac and Tina Bates, Alton; and Jean Lager and Ted Lager, both of Rover.

MVPD card in his wallet had been used at Signal gas station in Mountain View. A blank check that was also in the wallet was also used at Nu-Way Foods in Winona. This case is under investigation.

Saturday, July 12, 2014 Officers responded to a stealing report at Signal. A male juvenile was questioned about the theft. Juvenile referral was completed and will be forwarded to the juvenile office.

Monday, July 14, 2014 A female subject came to the office to report damage being done to her property on Wilford Street. She did not wish to pursue charges at this time. An agreement was made with the neighbor to fix the damaged property.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 A report of a check being written on a closed account at Town & Country Supermarket was taken. A female subject named is a suspect at this time.

Officers were dispatched to North Ash Street in reference to a possible theft. After investigation the matter was determined to be a civil matter and the case

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014 A female subject came to the office to report her wallet being stolen from her cart in Wal-Mart.

Video footage was reviewed and a female subject was observed picking up the wallet up out of the cart. This case is still under investigation.

Thursday, July 17, 2014 Alarm at Dollar General, all was okay at the time.

Friday, July 18, 2014 While on patrol around the football field, officers stopped juveniles. They were running from the football field, checked out, all was okay.

Saturday, July 19, 2014 Officers received a complaint about a vehicle driving in a careless and imprudent manner. The vehicle was located and the

Code - Establishing better recordkeeping requirements for captive-cervid operations; and - Prohibiting any new captive-cervid facilities within 25 miles of where Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed.

Under the Missouri Constitution, MDC, which is governed by a citizen-led Conservation Commission, has the authority and responsibility to protect and manage Missouri wildlife, including deer.

“Conservation makes Missouri a great place to hunt and watch deer, and all white-tailed deer in Missouri are wildlife, regardless of which side of a fence

Donate a milestone $2 billion in assets.

Asset size is an industry benchmark that measures a bank’s deposits, loans and investments.

“It was just nine years ago we celebrated $1 billion in assets,” said Kevin Gibbens, Landmark Bank CEO. “We owe this growth to our friends and neighbors in the commu-

driver was issued a citation based on the complaint received.

CITATIONS Saturday, July 19, 2014 Alex D. Langrehr, 20 of Willow Springs, MO, was issued a citation for careless and imprudent driving.

Michael B. Snyder, 17 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for speeding.

Helen T. Winstead, 30 of Paducah, KY, was issued a citation for speeding.

Michael Keith Yates, 26 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for failure to obey a stop sign.

Sunday, July 20, 2014 Kimberly Ann Bockman, 49 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked.

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they may be on,” said Ziehmer.

According to MDC, a healthy and abundant deer population in the state is vital to half-a-million deer hunters, two-million wildlife watchers, tens-of-thousands of landowners who manage their properties for deer and deer hunting, and many conservation organizations. Deer hunting and watching also supports the state’s vital Share the Harvest Program where hunters donate deer meat to Missourians in need, along with more than 12,000 Missouri jobs, and a billion-dollar annual economic benefit to Missouri and Missourians.

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nities we serve,” he said. “It’s only fitting we use this occasion to give back.”

Steve Vines, president of Landmark Bank in Birch Tree and Mountain View, presented the check to a group of teachers and students from the Busy Hands Workshop. “We are glad for the opportunity to support this worthy cause,” he said.

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Beware of hungry bears:

Bears are better off living on what nature provides Black bears normally are shy and elusive, but the Missouri Department of Conservation urges those few Mis-

sourians lucky enough to see erty – it protects bears, too. bears to keep them at arm’s Throughout most of the length. Keeping bears wild not year, Missouri’s black bear only protects people and prop- population is nearly invisible.

Naturally fearful of humans, they prefer to mind their own business, foraging for natural foods in fields and forests. But

Mark Twain Forest partnership offers veterans internship

Mark Twain National Forest is once again partnering with Mt. Adams Institute and AmeriCorps to offer military veterans seven one-time, eleven-month natural resources management career development internships during 2014-2015 at Doniphan, Mo. The internship at Mark Twain National Forest’s Eleven Point Ranger District office at Doniphan is for a Natural Resources Management Assistant Intern.

For specifics on all available internships, visit www.mtadamsinstitute.com/ jobs.

Deadline to apply is Friday, August 15, 2014, but selections may be made and individual po-

sitions filled before that time as sufficient candidate pools become available.

The internships begin August 25, 2014, and run through June 28, 2015.

Interns will support Mark Twain National Forest employees in a variety of jobs. Skills needed vary by position, but include use of hand tools and power tools; map reading; public speaking and supervisory experience.

Each selected intern will receive $12,100 living allowance for the 45-week internship.

Upon successful completion of the internship, they will receive an additional $5,550 education stipend. The stipend may be used

to repay qualified student loans or for further education at a higher learning accredited institution, vocational or trade schools. For those who qualify, there will be basic medical insurance for interns only, and assistance with funding for childcare.

Qualified interns must be 2135 years old and honorably discharged US military veterans.

Selected interns will also qualify for other available federal jobs for 120 days after completing the internship.

Positions available include: Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District: Recreation Intern; Engineering Intern and possibly Recreation, Wilderness and Trails Intern. The

Preserving your garden bounty

There’s nothing like a summer meal with vegetables fresh from the garden. When the vegetables are getting ripe faster than you can eat them, save them for a cold winter night when you can’t go harvest them from the garden. To assure the foods are at optimal quality, they should be canned, frozen or dried.

The process of canning heats foods to temperatures that inactivate enzymes and destroy microorganisms that could cause illness or food spoilage. During the canning process, the heat forces the air out of the jar and then as the jar cools, a vacuum seal is formed. This seal prevents air, which can contain microorganisms, from getting back into the food. Boiling water canning is recommended only for jams, jellies, fruit, tomatoes

and pickles. All other vegetables, meat and poultry should be processed in a pressure canner. In pressure canning, there is some loss of vitamins and minerals because of the high levels of heat. Some of the vitamins and minerals are lost in the fluid in the jar. Using the fluid helps assure maximum nutrient value of the food.

Freezing foods stops the growth of microorganisms but does not destroy them. Enzymes are proteins produced by the cell of the plant. One thing enzymes are responsible for is the maturing of the fruit of the plant. Enzymes must be inactivated before foods are frozen to prevent undesirable changes in flavor, color and texture. This is achieved by blanching for a specified amount of time. If done cor-

rectly, this preservation process assures maximum nutrient retention in the food.

Drying is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. The process of drying removes the moisture from the food so that microorganisms cannot grow and spoil the food. Some commonly eaten dried foods include jerky, fruit leathers and fruit pieces.

There are many things to consider when deciding how to preserve your food. If you pressure can your produce, you should have your dial gauge canner tested for accuracy every year. Howell County University of Missouri Extension can test your canner. Bring your canner lid to the Howell County Extension office located at 217 Aid Ave., West Plains, MO 65775.

Ozarks Fruit & Garden Review Bitterness in Cucumbers

by Marilyn Odneal Horticulture Adviser

Blaine Goocher of Sullivan, Mo., emailed a question concerning bitterness in cucumbers. He wrote, “My wife Mary likes to can various fruits and vegetables and is very good at it. We love the cucumbers fresh out of the garden, but on occasion sometimes they get bitter. It can be that the whole cucumber is bitter or sometimes it may be just parts of it.

What causes the bitterness and how can we keep from throwing away - at times - a bunch of our harvest?”

Actually, I have some firsthand experience with cucumber bitterness. When I was a student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, I worked at the Walnut Street Greenhouses where the vegetable breeding program had several projects developing improved cultivars of potatoes, carrots, onions and cucumbers. One of my jobs was to take a flat of cucumber seedlings that had just sprouted, sit down and take a little bite out of the each seedling leaf or cotyle-

don. If the cotyledon was bitter, the seedling was pulled out of the flat. When I was through “tasting” a flat of cucumber seedlings, the only seedlings that were left did not have the bitter trait. The bitter free seedlings were allowed to grow and produce seed for the breeding program.

Bitterness is a genetic trait that vegetable breeders avoid when they select.

Cucurbitacin is the compound that causes bitterness in cukes. Wild cucumbers contain higher amounts of cucurbitacin and taste more bitter than the cultivated garden varieties that have been selected to be less bitter.

Cucurbitacin is found mainly in the leaves, stems and roots; however, it can spread to the fruit. It may not accumulate evenly in each cuke, as Goocher mentioned earlier.

The bitterness is usually more concentrated in the stem end, where the fruit attaches to the vine, rather than the blossom end. It is higher in the peel and in the light green area just beneath the peel and not as common in the interior of the fruit.

The bitterness may even vary

from one fruit to the other.

Even though vegetable breeders and seed savers have been selecting for cucumbers that are not bitter, you may harvest bitter cucumbers from any plant at some time or other if the vine under any type of stress such as disease or insect infestation or lack of water. Cucumbers also have been observed to be more bitter during cool weather than in warm weather.

So keep your cucumber plants happy and stress free and you will you will be on the front lines of battling bitterness all summer long. If you taste some bitterness, keep cool as a cucumber and peel the fruit from the blossom end to the stem end, washing your knife between peels.

Direct comments or questions concerning this column to Marilyn Odneal via email at MarilynOdneal@missouristate.edu; write to Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station, 9740 Red Spring Road, Mountain Grove, Mo. 65711; or call (417) 5477500. Visit our website at h t t p : / / mtngrv.missouristate.edu.

Recreation, Wilderness and Trails Intern may also be located at Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District headquartered in Houston, Mo. Mark Twain National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Rolla: Survey Intern.

Poplar Bluff Ranger District, Poplar Bluff: Engineering Intern Salem Ranger District, Salem: Engineering Intern and Recreation, Trails and Timber Intern.

Mt. Adams Institute, headquartered in Trout Lake, Washington, manages VetsWork AmeriCorps, an eleven-month natural resources management career development internship for military veterans, including those with Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Post-Traumatic Stress.

For additional information, contact Aaron Stanton, Mt. Adams Institute, at programs @mtadamsinstitute.com or (253) 653-4231 or Jane Mobley, Mark Twain National Forest manpower development specialist, jmobley@fs.fed.us (573) 9962153.

Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 07/15/2014 Receipts: 3347 Last week: 2702 Year Ago: 4154 Compared to last week, feeder steers trade 5.00-10.00 lower with lightly tested yearlings steady to 5.00 lower.

Feeder heifers under 600 lbs traded steady to 5.00 lower with heavier weights 10.00 lower. Demand was good on a moderate supply which consisted of 51 percent steers, 12 percent bulls and 37 percent heifers. Near 38 percent of the offering weighed over 600 lbs.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 345.00350.00; 300-350 lbs 315.00327.50; 350-400 lbs 270.00290.00; 400-450 lbs 263.00282.50, pkg 5 hd 413 lbs thin fleshed 295.00; 450-500 lbs 257.50-278.00; pkg 5 hd 451 lbs thin fleshed 287.50; 500600 lbs 252.00-270.00; 600700 lbs 225.00-245.00; 700750 lbs 216.00-225.00. Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 327.50-332.50; 300-350 lbs 295.00-300.00; 350-400 lbs 260.00-280.00; 400-450 lbs 245.00-260.00, pkg 21 hd 415 lbs thin fleshed 272.50;450-500 lbs 235.00255.00, thin fleshed 262.50267.50; 500-550 lbs 222.50252.50; 550-600 lbs 220.00247.50; 600-700 lbs 215.00230.00; 700-800 lbs 199.00217.50; 800-900 lbs 195.00202.50; Pkg 49 hd 915 lbs 193.

Medium and Large 2 250-300 lbs 290.00-305.00; pkg 5 hd 372 lbs 250.00; 400-450 lbs 210.00-232.50; 450-500 lbs 205.00-230.00; 500-600 lbs 200.00-215.00;Pkg 4 hd 642 lbs 200.00. Large 1 600-650 lbs 235.00-237.50; Large 12Pkg 9 hd 496 lbs 260.00; 500600 lbs 225.00-237.50; 600650 lbs 224.00-227.00; 650700 lbs 200.00-222.50; 700-

summer can be a lean time for bears. They lose most of their fat reserves during the winter and have to subsist on vegetation, insects, and other less substantial fare until blackberries ripen in midsummer. Even then, they are constantly looking for food. If they find an unsecured garbage can, a bowl of pet food left outdoors, or even a hummingbird feeder full of sugar water, their stomachs sometimes overcome their shyness. That can get them into trouble.

“Bears are wonderful animals,” says Resource Scientist Jeff Beringer, “and they generally are harmless. But things can end badly for bears that get in the habit of foraging for food near people. Harassment and other aversive conditioning often convinces a bear to stay away from people. But sometimes they keep going back where they don’t belong and have to be destroyed.”

The great majority of Missouri’s black bears live south of I-44. Most are found between Poplar Bluff and Springfield. People who live in this area should consider not feeding birds and other wildlife from April through September, especially in rural areas.

Later in the fall, bears are busy feeding on their dietary main-

stay, acorns. Bears are much less active from December through March, when supplemental feeding is more important for birds.

Beringer also recommends keeping pet food and livestock feed inside secure outbuildings. The same is true for barbecue grills and other items that smell like food. Trash should be put out as close to pickup time as possible to minimize exposure to hungry bears, and feeders that dispense corn or other feed for wildlife should not be used during the summer.

Beringer said campers and floaters in south-central Missouri also need to be bear aware. It is a good idea to keep food locked inside vehicles with the windows closed when it is not being used. Floaters should keep food in bear-proof containers or hang it from ropes between trees at night or when it is left unattended.

To learn more about black bears, including preventing and dealing with black bears around potential food sources, visit mdc.mo.gov/ node/973. If you have problems with a nuisance bear, contact the nearest MDC office or conservation agent.

750 lbs 197.50-207.50.

Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Pkg 28 hd 603 lbs 181.00; Pkg 35 hd 849 lbs 169.00.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 292.50320.00; Pkg 8 hd 303 lbs 292.50; 350-400 lbs 250.00265.00; 400-450 lbs 244.00265.00;450-500 lbs 235.00245.00; 500-600 lbs 227.50245.00; 600-700 lbs 222.00236.00; Pkg 8 hd 741 lbs 226.00. Medium and Large 12 Few 230 lbs 280.00; 250300 lbs 250.00-255.00; 300350 lbs 240.00-260.00; 350400 lbs 235.00-250.00; 400450 lbs 230.00-245.00; 450500 lbs 215.00-235.00; 500550 lbs 212.50-230.00, few 540 lbs thin fleshed 235.00; 550-600 lbs 210.00-227.50, few 564 lbs fleshy 205.00; 600700 lbs 200.00-220.00; 700800 lbs 187.50-199.00; Pkg 5 hd 803 lbs 183.00; 850-900 164.50-170.00;Pkg 8 hd 952 lbs 142.50; Pkg 12 hd 1006 lbs replacement heifers 152.50;Pkg 10 hd 1133 lbs 132.50. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 200.00-220.00;400-450 lbs 210.00-225.00; 450-500 lbs 195.00-220.00; 500-550 lbs 205.00-212.50; 550-600 lbs 187.00-205.00; Pkg 8 hd 624 lbs 200.00; 650-700 lbs 182.50-193.00; 700-750 lbs 180.00-185.00. Large 1-2 500550 lbs 220.00-230.00; 550600 lbs 198.00-218.00; 600650 lbs 185.00-193.00; 650700 lbs 202.50-205.00; Few 850 lbs 180.00.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 Few 337 lbs 317.50; 400-450 lbs 260.00-272.50; 450-500 lbs 245.00-261.00; 500-550 lbs 235.00-255.00; 550-600 lbs 230.00-239.00; Pkg 18 hd 602 lbs 224.00; Few 862 lbs 187.50.Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 250.00-270.00; 400-450 lbs 230.00-247.50; 450-500 lbs 222.50-242.50; 500-550 lbs 219.00-235.00; 550-600 lbs 205.00-225.00; 600-650 lbs 195.00-215.00; 650-700 lbs 192.50-208.00; 700-750 lbs 188.00-207.50; 750-800 lbs 170.00-182.50.

Cow and Bull Auction Report for 7/16/2014 Receipts: 478 Last Week: 559 Last Year: 700

Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded 3.00-6.00 higher.Demand was very good on a light supply. The supply consisted of 40 percent slaughter cows, with two-thirds of the offering lean cows, 18 percent bred cows, 9 percent cow/calf pairs, 11 percent slaughter bulls, 4 percent stocker/feeder cows and 18 percent calves.

Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 111.00117.00 120.00-127.50 103.00-107.00 Boning 80-85 109.00118.00 118.00-127.00 103.00-110.00 Lean 85-90 105.00113.00 112.50-127.50 98.00-106.50 Outstanding 131.00132.50 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1025-2265 lbs average dressing 127.00-135.00 per cwt, high dressing 134.00-154.00, low dressing 110.00-126.00.

Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yrs old 10101245 lbs cows mostly in 3rd stage 1800.00-2200.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid mouth 1025-1375 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1600.001800.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2 yrs to shortsolid mouth 855-1270 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1500.00-1750.00 per head.

Medium 2 2 yrs to short-solid mouth 790-1025 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1200.001450.00 per head.

Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 1+ to 3 yrs 6201205 lbs 110.00-140.00 per cwt; 4-7 yrs765-1180 lbs 100.00-135.00 per cwt.

Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yrs old 9701240 lb cows with 150-300 lb calves 1950.00-2400.00 per pair; few short-solid mouth 1095-1395 lb cows with 125150 lb calves 2100.002400.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yrs old 850-1170 lb cows with 125-150 lb calves 1750.00-1900.00 per pair.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Robert W. Henry and Lanette D. Henry, husband and wife, by their Deed of Trust dated December 14, 2009, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Howell County, Missouri, in Cabinet B, Drawer 6, Document No.: 2009R6345 conveyed to John N. Wiles,

Trustee, the following-described property situated in the County of Howell, State of Missouri, to-wit: A tract of land being part of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 10, Township 26 North, Range 7 West, 5th P.M. and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the S1/2 of he SW1/ 4 of the NW1/4 of said Section 10, a 5/8" rebar with plastic cap stamped “Norsworthy PLS 2235”; thence S 00 degrees 05' 05" W along the East line of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of said Section 10, a distance of 25.00 feet to a 5/8" rebar with a plastic cap stamped “Norsworthy PLS 2235” on the South line of a 60.00 feet roadway; thence N 89 degrees 38' 54" W along the South line of said roadway, a distance of 440 feet to a 5/8" rebar with a plastic cap stamped “Norsworthy PLS 2235”; thence S 00 degrees 05' 05" W parallel with the East line of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 10, a distance of 641.00 feet to a 5/8" rebar with a plastic cap stamped “Norsworthy PLS 2235” on the South line of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/ 4 of Section 10; thence N 89 degrees 38' 43" W along the South line of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 10, a distance of 310.00 feet to a 5/8"rebar with plastic cap stamped “Norsworthy PLS 2235” for the point of beginning; thence N 00 degrees 05' 05" E parallel with the East line of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 10, a distance of 640.98 feet to the South line of said roadway; thence West along said roadway approximately 600 feet to a point which is 602.77 feet West and 640.94 feet North of the point of beginning; thence South 640.94 feet, thence East to the point of beginning. which conveyance was made to the said John N. Wiles, Trustee, in trust to secure the payment of one promissory note in said Deed of Trust described; WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said note; NOW THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holder of said note and in accordance with the provisions of said Deed of Trust, I, John N. Wiles, Trustee, will sell the property above described at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the East front door of the Howell County Courthouse, in the city of West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, on, August 14, 2014, between the hours of 9 o’clock a.m. and 5 o’clock p.m., and more particularly at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

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West Plains, MO 65775 RADFORD LAWN CARE – 417-256-7712 Mowing, Trimming, Yard Clean Up & Power Washing – Commercial & Residential NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt – In Mountain View, Willow Springs and West Plains.

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