Mv standard issue 8 19 2015

Howell Co.

Open houses held, school is in session See Page 8

Drug Take Back to be held Sept. 26 The Howell County Sheriff's Office will be sponsoring a location for DEA's National Drug Take Back Initiative on September 26th, 2015. The drop off location will be in the parking lot of the Sheriff's Office at 1106 Missouri Avenue.

The location has been set up so local residents can return their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.

We do ask residents to not bring any sharps (needles) or compressed inhalants in metal containers.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.

In the previous nine TakeBack events nationwide from 2010-2014, 4,823,251 pounds, or 2,411 tons of drugs were collected.

Mtn. View

Dollar Store open for business

LHS Football Jamboree See Page 8

Volume 109 - Issue 30

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Mtn. View

Howell Co.

by Laura Wagner

fatally injured

from Trail of havoc leads to man hunt Teen Willow Springs Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com

Local residents of County Road 3400 were awakened to a morning of havoc as first responders and highway patrolmen buzzed up and down the road on Friday, August 14. What began in the early hours of the morning ended abruptly with two vehicles stolen and wrecked.

Missourti State Highway Patrolmen and investigators with the Howell County Sheriff's Department along with eye witnesses were on scene trying to piece together the events.

According to an eye witness on scene a male subject had stolen a 2004 black Chevrolet truck belonging to Johnny Taber, See Hunt on Page 7

Man Hunt - After two vehicles were stolen and wrecked on CR 3400, a man hunt was conducted in Mtn. View on Friday, August 14.

During the hung, a third stolen vehicle was located down CR 3400. Pictured above is the scene of the wreckage located just off CR 3400 on CR 2650 involving a 2004 black Chevrolet pickup. Investigators are still looking for the person or persons responsible for the thefts of all three vehicles. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Mtn. View

Gas Plus station closes doors After 40 plus years in the Mtn. View community, Gas Plus has closed its doors.

The notice came swiftly from Hocker Oil Company, the station's ownership company based out of Salem, MO. Many stations across Missouri were told to pump gas until all the gas was gone and then close.

Local Gas Plus employees Ralph Gibbs and Carl Smith were notified a few weeks before closure that they would be receiving their last tanker of gas.

Business owners in Mtn. View told the Standard News

that they had received an invitation to bid on the Gas Plus stations around three to four weeks prior to the closings.

Gibbs has been employed

by Gas Plus since October of 1986 while Smith, who has been manager since 2010, has worked at the station since November of 2000.

Gibbs plans to sell watermelons, cantelopes and walnuts near Veterans Parks. Smith stated that he's going to take a break until something comes along.

The employees at the Mtn. View Gas Plus station wanted

Dollar Store Services announced that on July 18, Team Dollar Mart, a full service deep discount retail store locally owned and operated by Tamala Conner is open for business. Team Dollar Mart offers literally thousands of items in over 25 major merchandise categories.

Whether you need hardware, cosmetics, detergent, cleaners, balloon bouquets, food and snacks, greeting cards, party supplies, small electronics or anything else under the sun, chances are you will find it and more at Team Dollar Mart. They have stocked their store with basic needs and unusual items all of the highest value. Treasure Salaries projected to 'thaw' hunters are advised to take The Mtn. View-Birch Tree described the construction notice. With the help of Dollar Store Services, they School District is on a two- of the middle school, repairs will have 100’s of new items year plan to get finances back to the high school and Mtn. available every week. They in order and teacher salaries View Elementary, buses, unfrozen. The district's new boiler at the high school and See Open on Page 7 Superintendent Dr. Don copiers are the district's leaseChristensen outlined a plan purchase debt. He explained Featuring Inserts at last Thursday's board for the next years that the meeting to help get the district will pay over $700,000 Richard Bros Supermarket district back on track. in lease-purchase payments Town & Country Supermarket "What we need is a game (this year was $785,228). All Walmart plan," began Dr. Christensen, of the lease-purchase debt will Inside the Standard "We need to 'unfreeze the be paid off in two years, except salaries of the employees the middle school which is Page 2 Local of the district. The longer paid off in 2026-2027. In two Page 3 Events Listings Page 4 Business we wait, the harder it is to years the district should have Page 5 Obituaries climb out of that financial a reduced yearly payment by Page 6 Reports obligation. Our debt ratio almost $200,000.

Page 7 Reports is the single most limiting Returning to the topic Page 8 School/Sports Page 9 Health factor around which this of the middle school, Dr. Page 10 Agriculture whole issue revolves."

Christensen touched on the Page 11 Classifieds Dr. Christensen stated operating levy. On November Page 12 Advertisement that he would like to see the 4, 2008 the patrons of the Obituaries district do more "sustainable" district voted to approve a things. "When this temporary temporary operating levy.

Earnest Paul Smith Charles (Gene) Walker levy of $0.86 (referring to the That additional levy amounts Kenneth Dwight West Liberty Middle School tax to an additional $0.86 (per Martha A. Rutledge levy) is paid off, our minimal $100 of assessed valuation) operating levy is going to be added to the district's current Phone: 417-934-2025 $2.75. Whatever we do has operating levy of $2.74 (per Fax: 417-934-1591 Email: to be sustainable with a tax $100 assessed valuation). office@mvstandard.com levy of $2.75. We can do that "It appears that since this Copyright 2015 if we don't incur a lot of debt. measure was passed, all Mountain View Standard News, LLC That's the issue and that's of the proceeds of this my goal, two years, have temporary levy have been everything totally unfrozen." allocated to fund 4 (Capital In his plan Dr. Christensen See Plan on Page 8

to thank their customers for their loyal patronage and for all the great years of service. They look forward to seeing everyone around the community.

Hocker Oil Company, has

declined to comment on the reasons or circumstances surrounding the closure of the Mtn. View station along with numerous other Gas Plus stations across Missouri.

HOWELL CO.

MOST WANTED

Mtn. View-Birch Tree

School district on two-year recovery plan

A 16-year-old teen from Willow Springs was fatally injured in a traffic accident on Saturday, August 15 at 9 p.m. in Howell County.

The accident occurred on State Route P, 4 miles West of Pomona.

According to reports Yelena P. Gerasimov, 16 of Willow Springs was travelling Westbound in a 2002 Honda Accord when the vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned, striking a tree. Gerasimov was pronounced at the scene

by Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry.

The is the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G's 15th fatality for 2015 compared to 19 fatalities this time in 2014.

The accident was investigated by Trooper M.W. White and assisted

by Trooper R.W. Pace, Trooper J.M. Kenyon, Trooper J.D. Watson, J.D. Wheeler, Cp. G.J. Lording and Sgt. S.N. Foster.

Closed - Carl Smith and Ralph Gibbs pumped their last bit of gas during July before the Gas Plus station closed permenantly. (Photo: Standard/D. Woolsey)

Mtn. View

Eschrich honored for volunteer work

Virgil Eschrich was honored at a recent Mtn. View City Council meeting for his years of volunteer work.

Eschrich recently received the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award from the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging. Charlotte Davis, Director at the Mtn. View Senior Center stated that Eschrich was awarded this out of 32 senior centers and their volunteers. Eschrich volunteers at the Mtn. View Senior Center. Mtn. View Mayor Patrick Reed praised Eschrich for, "all the time and service that he puts in all over the city." Pictured above, Mayor Patrick Reed presents a certificate of appreciation to Virgil Eschrich. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-2562544 or local authorities.

Henry L. Hawkins, age 77 - Wanted for arrest on a class C felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender.

Bond set at $4,900.

William L. Terrill, age 38 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of non-support. No bond.

Korey M. Collins, age 27 - Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of forgery. No bond.

Encarnacion Guerrero, age 38 Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. No bond.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Mtn. View City Council:

Ordinance approvals made, street work start dates set

by Laura Wagner

Ordinances were simplified and street work was approved at a recent Mtn. View City Council meeting held Monday, August 10.

The ATV and off road vehicle ordinances were combined into one, simplified ordinance, Bill #1264, Ordinance #1365.

New permits for every allterrain, utility task and recreational off-highway vehicle operated within the city limits of Mtn. View will be available January 1, 2016. These permits will be good for approximately three years. The permit will expire on December 31, 2015 of the third year from the permit purchase, regardless of the month of the original permit purchase. All existing

permits shall be valid to their expiration date at which time a new permit will need to be obtained. The new permits will be available at the Mtn. View Police Department.

The permit fee will be $15.

The second ordinance that was approved during council meeting was Bill #1265, Ordinance #1366-G. This is the Conflict of Interest Ordinance that was adopted by council on September 9, 2013. It is an ordinance that must be renewed every two years by the council. City Attorney Charles Cantrell stated that it's a formality that must be done and is on the books to ensure that new council members are aware.

A copy of both ordinances is available at the Mtn. View City Hall upon request.

Ridgeway Apartments will soon be the testing grounds for the city's paving machine. The manager at

Children With Hair Loss opened in September 2000.

After researching, we didn’t find any other organizations that were giving human hair replacements to children at no cost. CWHL’s mission and goals were to never charge a family at a time when they need the most help. After years of intense fund raising, CWHL was able to purchase their first building in 2005. The headquarters resides in South Rockwood, Michigan in an old renovated fire station.

Originally, CWHL’s focus was on children fighting cancer, until we found out that there were a lot of other reasons why children lost hair including Alopecia, burns, Trichotillomania and other rare diseases and disorders.

To this day, Children With Hair Loss has never charged

a child. Currently, we provide a customized human hair replacement and care kit to over 300 children a year.

Children With Hair Loss was created as a resource for ALL CHILDREN who have medically-related hair loss. It is our mission to empower these children to become whole again by making hair replacement available to those who may be financially challenged and might otherwise not have a means of obtaining the hair they want and need.

Our goal is to assist as many of these children as possible in changing their lives by improving their outlook and empowering them with a degree of selfconfidence that will allow them to face the world with renewed self-esteem.

Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com

Davis makes donation to Children With Hair Loss

Donation - Janie Davis, 8 years old of Mtn. View donated her hair to CWHL. Janie is the daughter of Mark and Beth Ann Davis, granddaughter of Robert Miller and Gene and Juanita Davis, and great-granddaughter of Annie Miller, all of Mtn. View. She is also the great granddaughter of Bob and Betty Griffith of Thayer.

(Photo provided to the Standard)

Ridgeway approached City Administrator Mike Wake about using his parking lot, 375 feet by 20 feet, for

the city to practice on. He "We have a paving stated he would provide the machine but it hasn't been materials and pay the city for used in over five years and their time. currently no one knows how to use it," began Wake.

"We have fired it up and coincidentally we have someone coming next week that will help train us on that and expertise in the complex machine. This would be a good opportunity for us to arena of rural health care."

The Honorable Joe Loyd, practice on an area like this."

Presiding Commissioner of Wake went on to explain that Reynolds County and president the entire street department of the board of SOAR, said, will be on hand for this "We expect a significant project so everyone knows attendance, not only of SOAR board members from the thirty-one communities that we represent, but also people in the health care professions who face many challenges in the delivery of quality care in rural communities. Interested Notice: Change of date members of the public are for next scheduled work welcome as well."

Scott Dill, Vice President day. The next scheduled and President Elect of SOAR work day for Saturday, is Superintendent of Schools August 22 will need to for Houston, Mo. According be changed to Saturday, to Dill, "The Houston school August 29. Sometimes life system makes full use of rural happens, my apologies for health care programs that assist any inconvenience this may our students and our students' cause. families. It is important for all of Work times will remain us to be strong, well-informed the same 8:30 am until 3 p.m. advocates for health care."

We are still working on the All are encouraged to attend. renovation of the office side No reservation is required.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. on of the building, carpenters Wednesday the 19. For more and helpers are needed. information call 417-252-0230. Whatever your skill or talent

SOAR organizes meeting on rural health care Southern Ozarks Alliance for Rural Development, (SOAR, Inc.) the ten-county not-forprofit organization will host a meeting covering significant issues surrounding rural health care on August 19, 5:30 p.m. at the Chas. Ferguson building, 127 E. Main St., in Willow Springs. Speakers for the meeting include: Dr. Dalen Duitsman, Director of the Ozark Public Health Institute which is affiliated with Missouri State University and Mr. Benjamin Harvey, Chief of the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health for the State of Missouri. These speakers will interact with the SOAR committee and exchange information concerning health issues in the ten counties of SOAR: Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Texas, Douglas, Ozark, Wright, Reynolds, Carter, and Wayne. Mary Sheid, former President of SOAR, Inc., commented "Health Care is the one subject that is important to every citizen. We are quite privileged to have this dialogue with these individuals as they share their extensive knowledge

how to use the machine. "It will take 3-4 days, no more than a week to do the parking lot."

Wake went on to talk about the chip seal program stating that the streets are ready West of Pine and North of First. The city approved to extend a contract they had with Missouri Petroleum out of St. Louis who has committed to doing the chip seal for the same price. Work on the chip seal will begin first of September.

Work day scheduled for House of Abigail

you are needed.

As soon as the office is renovated we will be able to focus on the life skill classes.

If this date doesn’t coincide with you, your church or civic group, please contact us to set up a time that works for you. Contact Donald or Barb Fisher at 417-934-2161, 417-2472014, or 417-247-2722.

All support is greatly appreciated as we strive to get The House of Abigail up and running for the betterment of our community.

Tickets now on sale for 7th Annual Blue Jean Ball, Sept. 12 Shine up your boots, sharpen your carnival game skills, and dig out your denim and get ready for a fun time at this year’s Blue Jean Ball, beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Risner Stables in West Plains. Tickets are now on sale and sponsorships are available for the Seventh Annual Blue Jean Ball, sponsored by the Ozarks Medical Center Foundation and RKL Contruction.

“We invite the community to join us for an evening of dancing, delicious barbecue, entertainment, and much more at the OMC Foundation’s signature event,” said Ward Franz, Executive Director of the OMC Foundation. “Each year, this event gets bigger and better and you won’t want to miss the fun at the Seventh Annual Blue Jean Ball. Plus, all proceeds go to support the delivery of quality health care at OMC, something the whole community benefits from.”

In 2014, more than 450 people attended the Blue Jean Ball, raising a total of $67,000 for local health care.

Individual tickets for the event are $50 and may be purchased at the OMC Foundation at No. 12 Parkway Center or at the OMC Public Relations Department at No. 16 Parkway Center.

The admission ticket includes food, drinks and entertainment. Sponsorships, which include benefits such as reserved seating in the “Sheriff’s Tent,” are also

The Vikki McGee Band available.

In keeping with this year’s cowboy carnival theme, carnival games and food booths have been added.

Tickets can be purchased at the event for these games and treats. Each game booth will have its own prize that can be won. Headlining the evening’s entertainment is adult contemporary band, the Vikki McGee Band, sponsored by West Plains Bank and Trust Company.

“This band from Jonesboro, Arkansas, has a very impressive set list that is going to have everyone on the dance floor,” Franz said.

The group’s members include Vikki McGee, vocals; Cindy Shepherd, guitar and keyboards; Sonny

Campbell, bass and vocals; Chris Whitten, lead guitar; and Jacob Brumley, drums.

A brand new addition this year is Tim “Wild Thang” Lepard and Team Ghostrider, whose action-packed and exciting performance brings the jungle and the rodeo arena together with three of the best sheep dog riding monkeys in the business.

These little wonders work together with Tim and bring the Wild West to life as they feature their special cowboy skills. The Animal Clinic of West Plains is the sponsor of Team Ghostrider.

In addition, one lucky winner will take home a real diamond, courtesy of Carter’s Jewel Chest in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Guests will have the chance to purchase tickets to take part in the contest at the event.

There will also be a silent auction that includes electronics, vacations and trips, home goods and much more.

“We appreciate the community’s amazing support of the Blue Jean Ball and the OMC Foundation,” Franz said. “Don’t miss out on one of the year’s biggest events and your chance to support an important cause while enjoying food, fun, dancing and more.”

For more information on tickets or sponsorships contact the OMC Foundation at 417-8535200.

of his information and establishing the veracity of the material. With just a little research Senator Cunningham could have learned the video that has prompted his outrage was manufactured from thousands of hours of video by David Daleiden, a longtime anti-abortion activist who founded the fake Center for Medical Progress, a front group for Live Action which attacked Planned Parenthood unsuccessfully with lies many times before.

We should be outraged to have a state senator who believes things because of an idealogical position in spite of contray evidence.

How can one make sense of the statement, “The thought of an organization

that facilitates the end of a child's life before it has begun is preposterous to me.” It doesn't make sense that a child exits before it's life has begun. But it is preposterous to think that statement is a reasonable statement. But as an emotional appeal it probably works. Senator Cunningham is “outraged” by allegations. It sounds like Senator Cunningham is willing to believe these allegations without knowing the source or validity of the allegations. The facts are not important to his beliefs, but he believes grand standing on an issue with emotional appeal for his political base is outstanding.

James Vokac Willow Springs

Letter to the Editor: Dear Editor: A recent missive from Senator Cunningham entitled “Standing for what you believe” is a prime example of a politician appealing to his base using unsubstantiated statements and phrases designed to elicit emotional responses.

“Standing for what you believe” may sound like a

reasonable position but if you never think about where your beliefs come from you probably are standing for the wrong beliefs. It is indefensible to recommend the legislature expend time and energy based on a video from a notoriously deceptive group. A reasonable person would never take action without knowing the source

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Upcoming Events Smotherman Reunion September 6 The children of Bertha & Lester Smotherman will hold a reunion on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the family farm located on T Highway. Friends and family are invited to join us for lunch at noon. A band will play at 1 p.m.

Class of 1975 to hold 40 year class reunion

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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday August 19

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Looking Back Through the eyes of the Standard News

The Class of 1975 will hold a 40 year class reunion on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Mtn. View Community Center. The reunion will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

There is a $10 charge for the meal. Please R.S.V.P. by calling Diana at 417-934-1576.

Mtn. View Farmers' Market to open on Wednesday The Mtn. View Farmers' Market will be open on Wednesdays at the West Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If vendors have any fresh produce to sell, the Farmers' Market sign will be hung at the pavilion letting patrons know they are open for business. If the sign is not up on Wednesday, then the market is closed.

Mtn. View Garden Club to hold monthly meeting August 26 The Mtn. View Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting August 26 at 1 p.m. at the library. The program will be "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle". A talk and tour of our recycling center given by supervisor, Dave Abbey. Nancy Echols is the program leader. The program is open to the public. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Code Yellow issued for A negative, all AB blood types The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for A NEGATIVE and all AB blood types. There is currently less than a two-day supply of these blood types available for area patients. Donors are urged to give this week at an area blood drive or CBCO donor center.

Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) provide all of the blood for patients at 39 area hospitals. On average, a transfusion takes place every seven minutes. It takes around 230 donations each day to meet the area’s blood needs.

You can help by giving blood in Mtn. View on Wednesday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Liberty High School located on old Highway 60.

Each donation will be awarded LifePoints as a part of CBCO’s donor rewards program. LifePoints may be redeemed online for a variety of gift cards, or points may be assigned to other meaningful causes or charities. More information on the LifePoints donor rewards program may be found at www.cbco. org. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit our website at www.cbco.org, or call toll-free 1-800280-5337. Thank you for giving life to your community.

Ozarks Community Buddy Walk October 10 The Ozarks Community Buddy Walk committee is preparing for the Second Annual Ozarks Community Walk October 10 at the West Plains High School Track and FEMA building from Noon till 3 p.m. This event will be held “rain or shine.” The walk is being held in recognition of individuals with special needs in our communities. Everyone is Welcome to attend this event.

There will be a 4 lap walk around the track with sponsorships for every lap. Sponsorships are available as follows: $50-$100: name mentioned at the event; $101-$250: free T-shirt (one per sponsor) name mentioned at event and a corrugated lap sign on display; $251-$500: free T-shirt (one per sponsor) name mentioned at event, corrugated lap sign on display, name in paper; $501 plus: free T-shirt (one per sponsor) name mentioned at the event, corrugated lap sign on display, name and picture in the paper.

If you would like further information concerning The Ozarks Community Buddy Walk please contact Laura Curtis at 417252-1942, curtiscounseling@centurytel.net or Sara Stout at 417274-9544 Sponsorships need to be sent in by September 1, 2015.

Make checks payable to Community Foundation of the Ozarks and mail to above address or donate on line at www.cfozarks. org/donate. A drop down box will appear and you make select Ozarks Community Buddy Walk for your online donation.

We would like to “Thank-You” to everyone who participated in this event last year and look forward to involving many more for this year’s Second Annual Buddy Walk.

Standard News Archive 1982 - Tuesday, January 12, a late afternoon fire destroyed the home of Mrs. Grace Penniger of Mountain View. The blaze apparently started in the basement area when a faulty furnace malfunctioned. Mountain View City Fireman and volunteers fought the blaze for several hours and managed to contain the fire within the frame structure, although the potential was there for this to have spread into a major fire in the downtown area had it not been quickly controlled. The house was furnished with many antiques, many of which were completely destroyed. However, it was reported that some antiques may have been salvageable. The multi-story white frame house, according to some estimates, was built about 1918 by William Penniger. It has long been a landmark for the downtown area.

Mark your calendars

Church. Get signed up for Team 4:12. Wear your swim suit. There will be water games led by the youth group.

6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August Narcotics Anonymous, 19th 6:30 p.m. at 7:00 a.m.

Mothers Against Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center Methamphetamine (MAM) 503 E. Main Street Willow 7:30 a.m.

Springs. For information Willow Springs Farmers call 417-469-0018 Market, 7:30 a.m. to or 417-855-9113.

11 a.m. at Booster Field 8:00 p.m. on Main Street.

Alcoholics Anonymous 9:00 a.m. and Alanon meetings OzSBI hosts 'Microsoft Excel for Business' with 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Brian Groe of the Missouri Church in Willow Springs.

Call 417-469-5550 for Training Institute $129 or information $99 for OzSBI members.

Thursday, August 20th Register at 7:00 a.m. www.ozsbi.com Rotary Club of Mtn. View 9:15 a.m. will meet at Ron's Family Exercise at the Restaurant.

Mtn. View Healthcare 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

- Swedish Weaving at the Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m.

- Arthritis Exercise at the - Willow Springs City Mtn. View Senior Center Council open meeting at 11:00 a.m. the city hall conference Puzzles at the room. Call 417-469-2107 Mtn. View Senior Center for more information 11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Checks at - Water Aerobics, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Willow the Mtn. View Springs Municipal Pool.

Senior Center Contact Bree or Kyra 12:00 p.m. at 417-469-1537 for Willow Springs Rotary information.

Club at Open Range.

Friday, August 21st Contact Teresa Waggoner 7:00 a.m. at 417-252-0316 for Coffee & Billiards at the information.

Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

Shuffleboard Games at Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

Bingo at the - Puzzles at the Mtn. View Healthcare Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m.

- Storytime at the Willow Wipe Out! At the Springs Library. Call the Mtn. View Christian library at 417-469-3482 for information.

Al Anon 12:30 p.m.

(Help for friends - Shuffleboard Games at & families of alcoholics) Mtn. View Senior Center Monday - 7:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Mtn. View Skating & Open gym at Presbyterian Church the Mtn. View Family 205 E. 2nd Street Youth Center until 417-247-7146 9:45 p.m. For more or information call 934-5437.

417-247-0566

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$3 admission per child 7:00 p.m.

LHS Varsity Football game at Caruthersville 7:30 p.m.

The Mega Motorsports Toughest Monster Truck Tour will be held at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds.

Saturday, August 22nd 7:00 a.m.

The West Plains Civic Center Indoor Yard Sale will be held in the exhibit hall until 3 p.m.

7:30 a.m.

Willow Springs Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. To 11 a.m. at Booster Field.

8:00 a.m.

Mtn. View Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at West Park 10:00 a.m.

LHS Girls Varsity Softball game at Gainesville 6:30 p.m.

Ernie Biggs & BBQ will be held at the Event Barn, 10105 S. Hwy. 63. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and benefit Common Grounds for Girls. Call 417-293-6272.

7:00 p.m.

MSU-West Plains 'Breath of Soul' Acapella Concert will be held in the West Plains Civic Center theater. Tickets are $10.

For details call 417-255-7966.

7:30 p.m.

The Mega Motorsports Toughest Monster Truck Tour will be held at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds.

Sunday, August 23rd 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, August 24th 7:00 a.m.

Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:00 a.m.

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

- Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Swedish Weaving Class at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m.

Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 1:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts Club at the WSCF Ferguson Building in Willow Springs. Call Sue Thompson at 417-252-7477 for info

4:30 p.m.

LHS Girls JV/Varsity Softball game vs.

Koshkonong 5:30 p.m.

- Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

- Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church.

Call 417-247-7153 for more information.

- Zumba at the Mtn. View Community Center, instructed

by Mary Zitter-Newman 7:00 p.m.

Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View.

For more information call 417-934-2682.

Tuesday, August 25th 7:00 a.m.

Coffee & Billiards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m.

- Story Time at the Mtn. View Public Library - Arthritis Exercises at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m.

Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 or 417-252-0918 for info 12:30 p.m.

- Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center - Hand to Foot Card Game at the Mtn. View Senior Center 4:30 p.m.

- LHS Girls JV/Varsity Softball game at Ava - 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 Mtn. View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

6:00 p.m.

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

Contact Bree or Kyra at 417-469-1537 for information.

6:30 p.m.

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

Mtn. View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement.

The church is located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

DESE: Higher results in first assessment of new MAP testing The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced that in the first assessment of new standards in English language arts and mathematics, Missouri students' results were higher in nearly every category than results from field tests administered in 2014.

This was the first year the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests were administered online for grades third through eighth.

End-of-Course exams for high school students have been computer-based since 2010.

“We are very proud of Missouri students and school districts,” said Commissioner of Education Dr. Margie Vandeven. “They worked diligently to transition to the more rigorous expectations of the Missouri Learning Standards and to adapt to the new online testing format.”

Statewide results are based

on the required assessments: English language arts and math for grades 3-8, science for grades 5 and 8, and Algebra 1, English II, Biology I, and American Government. These are the percentages of Missouri students in all grades who scored proficient or advanced: 59.7 percent in English language arts; 45.2 percent in math; 56.7 percent in science; 63.4 percent in social studies.

Dr. Vandeven explained that this was the first time that students in all tested grades or courses were assessed on the new Missouri Learning Standards in English language arts and math. "These new standards raised the expectations for learning in Missouri. The results reflect the time our teachers put into preparing for this transition over the past several years and their effort in providing effective instruction for

Defunding Planned Parenthood By now, you have probably seen the disturbing undercover videos that show Planned Parenthood executives discussing how they sell body parts of unborn babies. It sickened and troubled me to hear administrators talking so callously about the dismemberment of babies – valuable, precious lives taken too soon. The videos were vile, and Planned Parenthood’s actions potentially violate federal law.

Everyone, especially our unborn, deserves better than these heartless acts. It is time for the Department of Justice to launch a full investigation of Planned Parenthood to hold its administrators accountable for immoral and potentially criminal conduct. In my outrage, I joined more than 100 colleagues in July, writing the United States Attorney General to request an “immediate and thorough investigation.”

We cannot count on the Obama administration to investigate Planned Parenthood, so Congress must take action. Currently, I have cosponsored two bills that would block all taxpayer dollars from supporting Planned Parenthood’s actions, or any organization that performs abortions.

I will continue to fight against Planned Parenthood and its affiliates until they shift their priorities and work to protect women's health and the miracle of life.

students each day in our schools. The results also reflect our students’ efforts in demonstrating what they have learned – and they did so, using a new testing format."

Due to the fact that these new MAP tests set a new baseline for student performence, "we cannot compare the results with MAP tests of the past. We have, however, provided results from the Smarter Balanced field tests given in spring 2014. Missouri students exceeded our expectations. Results were higher on the MAP tests in nearly every category than results from the multi-state field test."

"While tests are only

one way of measuring student learning – AND we certainly cannot draw too many conclusions with one year of baseline date – we are encouraged by what we see. We use a standardized process to help ensure we are meeting the needs of ALL Missouri students.

High-quality assessments are effective tools that educators, parents and students can use to understand and measure student progress in a meaningful way. We use multiple assessments at the classroom, school, district and state levels to make critical decisions about instruction, interventions and support, and policies as we continue to strive for educational excellence

for Missouri students," concluded Dr. Vandeven.

Locally, Mr. Loren Smith, principal at Mtn. View Elementary thought his students did very well with the new testing format.

"It went smoothly for us.

We had prepared the kids a few months in advance to basically navigate the new computer online tests.

We were provided with practice examples that the children used. I felt that the computers were not a barrier for the students, they did pretty good. We were up in our tests scores and down in a couple. I do not know if the online testing had any real affect on that. It will be interesting to see what the scores are this year."

Mr. Walt Belcher, principal at Liberty Middle School express his thoughts on the new testing format.

"I think, more than anything, it's something new and it's always an adjustment any time you've had a change from something you've done numerous of years. We got some students in to work on the computers early, to show them what the format is going to look like so would be prepared. I think the format being different made a lot of kids nervous this year but we'll make some adjustments."

As this format of testing set a new baseline for student performance, the Standard News will revisit and compare scores.

OzSBI offers two business workshops in August The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will offer two business workshops in August. All of the workshops will be held at OzSBI at 408 Washington Avenue in West Plains.

“Microsoft Excel” will teach you how to use Excel worksheets and workbooks to analyze the data that is critical to the success of your organization, allowing you to organize, analyze, calculate, revise and update your organization’s data into a concise and usable format.

By applying the robust functionality that's built into Excel to your organization's raw data, you will gain a new level of insight into that data, enabling decision makers to steer your organiation in the right direction. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to effectively create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks.

This workshop is offered Wednesday, August 19th, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $129 or $99 for OzSBI members. The deadline to

register is Friday, August 14.

Many people dream of starting their own business, especially here in the Ozarks.

For some, it is a way to provide extra income for their family. Others dream of leaving their current job and "being their own boss." But no matter what your motivation is for wanting to become an entrepreneur, it is very

important to plan properly.

"First Steps to Starting a Business" covers the pros and cons of starting a business and the first steps to take in planning. You will learn about assistance you can get---much of it free-in helping you start your own business. After two hours, you will leave with a clear plan on deciding

what your next steps should be. This training is offered on Tuesday, August 25th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $35 or $20 for OzSBI Members. Please register for the trainings by going to www.ozsbi.com , calling 417-256-9724, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or emailing info@ ozsbi.com

MSHP: Make safety part of your Labor Day weekend plans Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make safety part of their Labor Day weekend.

Col. Johnson strongly urges the use of seat belts when traveling in any kind of vehicle and life jackets when on a Missouri lake, river, or stream.

In 2014, six people were killed and 369 injured in Missouri over the Labor Day holiday in 901 traffic crashes.

Of that total, troopers worked 274 traffic crashes, which included 120 injuries and three of the fatalities over the 2014 Labor Day holiday.

Troopers arrested 94 people for driving while intoxicated during last year’s holiday weekend.

The 2015 counting period for the Labor Day holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, September 4, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2015.

The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

All available officers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways enforcing Missouri’s speed limit, seat belt, and alcohol laws, in addition to being available to assist motorists.

Troopers throughout the state will participate in a special enforcement operation on September 4 and again on September 7.

This operation will include Interstates 29, 44, 55, and 70, and U.S. Highways 60 and 61. Troopers will be targeting all traffic violations, and be especially vigilant of aggressive driving violations.

Col. Johnson reminds the public that the Labor Day holiday is a busy boating

weekend. In 2014, there were 13 boating crashes with five injuries and zero fatalities.

There were no drownings.

Troopers arrested 14 people for boating while intoxicated during last year's counting period. In an effort to increase safety on our state’s waters, all available officers will be working over the holiday weekend. Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers, and being courteous on the water.

With more boats on the water, it is even more important to pay attention when operating a vessel.

Remember: If you choose to drink alcohol, don’t operate a vessel. Alcohol consumption slows reaction time. Pay attention to the boats around you and ask your passengers to assist with this. Evasive maneuvers should be made

early and deliberately. Check your vessel’s navigation lights before heading out at night, and be sure to have spare bulbs on board. Avoid overloading your boat with too many passengers, and observe Missouri’s nighttime speed limit of 30 miles per hour on the water.

“The Patrol encourages everyone to have a safe Labor Day holiday,” said Colonel Johnson. “Please buckle up in your vehicle and wear a life jacket on or near water. If you witness criminal activity or experience an emergency— whether you're on a highway or on the water— call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line at 1 (800) 525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.

If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive, whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don't become a statistic.”

We’ll be celebrating our 2nd year in the new library building with refreshments for everyone and a chance to win a barbecue gift basket door prize, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 22.

Come by for a visit and see why Diana and I still feel as if we’re dreaming to work in such a beautiful library!!

Summersville Friends of the Library meet at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. The next meeting will be September 8. New members are invited to join the group in supporting and participating in the continuing growth of the Summersville Branch Library.

New materials to our library this week include Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy by Ken Follett; Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris; Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner; The Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen; A Faint Cold Fear by Karin Slaughter; Revival by Stephen King; Roadside Crosses by Jeffery Deaver; two science fiction, Star Wars: I, Jedi by Michael A. Stackpole and Star Wars Legacy of the Force: Betrayal by Aaron Allston; and Lost Triumph: Lee’s Real Plan At Gettsburg – and Why It Failed, non-fiction by Tom Carhart.

New children’s books include Miss Hunnicutt’s Hat by Jeff Brumbeau; The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson; Smiley Shark by Ruth Galloway; K Is For Kissing A Cool Kangaroo by Giles Andreae; and Snowbear’s Winter Day by Dorothea DePrisco.

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.

Remember to save your Best Choice brand barcodes for the library and Box Tops For Education for our grade school.

Texas County Library receives 3 cents for each Best Choice barcode! Thanks, West Plains, Birch Tree, and Mountain View friends, for sending yours to us.

Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib. mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.

The Standard News

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Charles (Gene) Walker will be laid to rest on August 26, 2015 at the Springfield National Cemetery in Springfield, MO. He was born August 17, 1941 to Isaac and Cora Walker, who prceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Betty Sue (Mitchelle) Walker, formerly from Mtn. View, MO; one son Chris Walk, Lytle, TX; three duaghters Nancy Walker, St. James, MO, Tammy and husband Funeral services for Kenneth Dwight West were held Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Craig Osborne officiating.

Pallbearers were Roger Dillard, Terry Gazaway, Lonnie Timms, Jr., Matthew Gazaway, Lonnie “Bub” Timms III, and Stephen Marler. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.

Kenneth D. West, age 82, passed away at his home in Winona, MO on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Kenny was born April 4, 1933 on the family farm east of Winona, the fifth of seven children born to Art and Allie Belle (Brawley) West.

Kenny attended Sunnyside and Winona schools and graduated from WHS in May 1951.

Kenny served in the US Army, 1955-1957, at White Sands Missile Range where he trained as a Surface to Air Martha Ann Rutledge, 73 of Centralia, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at her home.

She was born August 27, 1941 in Madison, IL, daughter of Soter Gervios Manning and Anna B. (Layton) Manning.

She married Melvin Arnold Rutledge on March 13, 1963 in Prichard, Alabama and he preceded her in death on December 13, 1995.

Martha is survived by two sons: Terry Rutledge and Anjela Briones of Centralia and Ralph Rutledge of Centralia; seven grandchildren: Christopher

Death Notices Charles Walker Fred Waller, Thomasville, NC, Patty and husband Ed McLean, Margate, FL; eight grandchildren Joshua and Nickki Walker, Lyle, TX, Curtis and wife Donna Humphrey, Corbin, KY, Catherine and husband Nick Helms, Aurora, MO, William Scott, Thomasvile, NC, Justin and wife Ana McLean, Jesse Mansfield and Robert McClean all from Margate, FL; seven greatgrandchildren and four great-

Earnest Paul Smith Earnest Paul Smith the great-grandchildren; two sisters, Melva Lovell, Clarksville, MO, son of Homer Albert Smith Cecelia Winkler, Kirksville, and Ethel Winnie (Belew) MO; one brother Delbert Smith was born September Walker, Tulsa, OK. He is preceded in death by one sister Catherine Murray and one brother Richard Walker of Louisiana, MO. He loved to bowl, dance and take road trips with his family. He went to Canada, Mexico and all 50 states along with several other countries with the U.S. Navy.

Kenneth Dwight West Missile (SAM) Launching Crewman, Ft Bliss and 34th AAA Msl Bn Cromwell, Connecticut. Kenny worked in the timber industry in MO and CO prior to his military service. He returned to live in Winona upon retiring in May 1991 after 32 years as a Teamster Local 600 dock hand at Yellow Freight in St. Louis, MO. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, a son Timothy Dale West, brother Gerrold D. West, infant brothers Othor Haskel and Donald C. West, and a sister Peggy Ann (West) Hunt.

Kenny is survived by four daughters: Cheryl Ann Dillard (Roger), Lisa Annette Gazaway (Terry), Janene Lynette Timms (Lonnie Jr.), and Kimberly Dawn Nixon. Grandchildren; Becky Craig (Jeremy), Lori Miller (Gabe), Deanna Hohman (Steve), Tasha Reece (Andy), Matthew Gazaway, Jenna Dennison Timms, Lindsey

Timms, Lonnie “Bub” Timms III, Kaylee Timms, Courtney Nixon, and Nick Nixon. Great-grandchildren; Brennan Miller (Callie), Bret Sherman (Taylor), Emma Miller, Elaina and Andrew Craig, Henry Hohman, Madison Reece, Stephen Marler, Sarah Gazaway, Isabella Gazaway, Breanna Gazaway, and Jaylen Timms.

One brother Christopher Lee West (Charlotte) of St. Clair, MO, one sister Shearon Faye (West) Farris of Winona, MO. And several special nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kenny professed his faith in Christ and was saved. He enjoyed hunting, looking for wildlife, watching and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals, bluegrass and country music, gardening, reading and westerns on TV. He was a loving dad, grandpa, son and brother.

Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com

Martha A. Rutledge Rushcer, Jennifer RutledgeJones and husband Ryan, Steven Rutledge, Kristin Harra, Rolin Rutledge, Kaitlynn Ruscher and Dylan Harra, and seven greatgrandchildren: Brayden Rutledge, Hayden RutledgeJones, MakaiLynn Rutledge – Jones, Sam Ruscher, Jacob Ruscher, Madilyn Harra, and Braelyn Harra; a sister, Ella Watkins of Taylorville, IL; son-in-law, Mike Ruscher of Salem; a daughter-in-law, Teresa Woodside of Ashley; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter: Kathy Ruscher, a grandson: Kevin Ruscher, four brothers: Merritt Manning, Red Manning, Donald Manning and Erv Manning, three sisters: Gerl Layton, Daria Townsend, Mary “Tug” Logue.

Martha enjoyed horses, cooking, and taking care of her home. She was a member of the Wells Chapel General Baptist Church in Bluford. Martha was full

of life and most of all she loved spending time with her family and her grandkids.

A Celebration of Life Service for Martha Rutledge was held Monday, August 17, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Larry Jukes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, IL. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO. Funeral Services will be held at the Duncan Funeral Chapel at 12:00 p.m. with Willard Rutledge officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com

Blackjack Community Church news Next Sunday we will continue on the first chapter of this study. Pastor Murdy then preached from Joshua 1:1-3 and 7. God had promised Joshua all that He had promised Moses. He would have every place where his foot trod and no man would be able to stand before him IF he would be strong and courageous and not let the Book of the Law depart from his mouth, meditating on it day and night. This is God's blessings with conditions.

Joshua saw victory at Jericho.

He had the blessing and went against Ai but lost. Why? God did not send him and Joshua did not inquire of God whether he should go against Ai or not. He did not pray but did what he thought was right in his own eyes. All Israel was held accountable because they accepted Joshua's authority and no one cared enough to tell Achan what he was doing was wrong or tell anyone else of the wrong doing. All were punished for the sin of one. How critical,indeed, are our choices when we realize our family, our church, our community can suffer because of our wrong doing. Achan took God's first fruits from the battle of Jericho. It is not the amount or the value of what

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he took; he took what belongs to God. God desires to be involved in every aspect of our lives. He created us and cares about us. He desires to take care of us and will, if we inquire, ask and seek His guidance and provisions. God says He will never leave us nor forsake us; we turn from Him and it is on us to turn back to Him when we realize we have strayed. He is merciful and will continue to forgive us of our sins if we repent and turn from our wicked ways.

Next Sunday services will be at l0 a.m. and we welcome who would come and worship God with us. Please call 417 543 6362 with your prayer requests and questions.

Blackjack Community Church will participate in Kids Fest 2015 which will be held this Saturday, August 22 from l0 a.m. until l p.m. in the Tri-County Park in Mountain Grove. Many area churches are involved in providing activities to all who come. All events are free.

Thank You

The David Cattell Family would like to thank you for your kind expression of sympathy on our recent unexpected loss of Dave. Our family deeply appreciates all those who called with the very kindest words, sent flowers or a sympathy card, made donations towards the MV-VFD to be able to raise the funds for equipment for the brush truck, and everyone else that thought of us and were able to be there during this difficult time.

An extra special thanks to LIMA team, Honor Guard of West Plains, the ladies and Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Church, Bro. Murphy and Pastor Pruett, Yarber Mortuary, and all the very special area volunteer firefighters. Your thoughts and efforts were greatly appreciated.

Yours Sincerely, Larry Cattell On behalf of the Cattell Family

14th, 1929 at Summersville, Missouri and passed away at his home in Summersville on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 making his age 85 years 10 months and 25 days.

Earnest was united in marriage to Bonnie L. Bell on March 20th, 1949 making their years together 66 years.

To their union 2 children were born, Earnest Lee Smith who was stillborn and Larry Dean Smith.

Earnest was an auctioneer and loved doing sales at the local salebarn, which he was part owner for many years. He along with his wife

Bonnie raised beef cattle and calves. Riding horses was a great pleasure to him.

Preceding him in death is his father and mother, Homer and Ethel Smith, his wife Bonnie L. Smith, infant son Earnest Lee Smith, one brother Lawrence H. Smith and one sister Wanda L McNeall.

He is survived by son Larry and friend Mary Courtney, grandsons Chad, Jared and Bryan, great grandsons Cody and wife Kristeena Smith, Corey Smith, four brothers Wayne, Merle, Harold and Ronnie and one sister Beulah E. Bryant,

sisters-in law Sharon, Gail, Norma, Maxine, Margaret and Evelyn Gruben, brotherin- law Don McNeall, great great grandsons and a host of nieces and nephews and loving care givers, Robert and Amy Jo DeMitry and children.

Services were held Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating.

Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net

Glory Road to perform at MV United Methodist Church The Glory Road Southern Gospel Music Band will be in concert at the Mountain View United Methodist Church, 609 E. 5th Street, Mountain View, Missouri, on Saturday, August 22, 2015, beginning at 6 p.m.

This gospel group is based in Chillicothe, Missouri, and consists of Brenda and Rick Baker, Gary Bloss, Lana and Don Boswell, Jeff Sears and Chris and Michelle Sanders.

Their Mission Statement

is”Live-Go-Share: Live Christ-like lives on a daily basis. Go through every door possible that God opens up to us. Share the good news of God through the talents that He has blessed us with.”

The pastor and congregation of the Mountain View UMC invite you and your family and friends to share this special event with us.

A love offering will be taken.

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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 fort h in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

INCIDENTS Monday, August 3, 2015 Deputy Rick Fox spoke with a male subject at the Howell Coun ty Sheriff’s Office in reference to a report of fraud.

He stated a male subject known to him had travelled to his store, Conley’s Quick Stop and purchased gasoline and other unknown items in the amount of $75. The male paid with what was later found to be a forged check.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson responded to a walk-in report of a domestic assault. The victim reported that he was assaulted by his estranged wife and the assault occurred on August 3, 2015 in Howell County. Charges are being sought from the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney.

Saturday, August 8, 2015 Deputy Matthew Kassing was conducting a routine patrol on H ighway 63 and State Route 14 when he observed a pass enger car displaying plates of another. He conducted a tr affic stop on the vehicle and a Matthew Furniss was identified as the driver. Furniss was issued two citations and was released.

Sunday, August 9, 2015 Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to CR 1740 in Peace Valley in reference to an assault. Two suspects have been identified and charges are being sought.

An inmate attempted to hang himself in the jail.

Monday, August 10, 2015 A male subject came into the sheriff’s office to file a report in r eference to parental kidnapping. The father reported a known female is keeping his child from him. This incident is still under investigation.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson responded to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office for a walk-in report of theft. Upon arrival, he m ade contact with the victim who was identified. HE reported that someone he knows broke into a house he owns and took some property. He reported the incident occurred mid-July 2015. The case remains under investigation.

Deputy Matthew Kassing was advised of an assault that occurred in the county by a Mtn. View Police Officer. Upon arri val he spoke with the victim. She stated her boyfriend assaulted her with a cooler. A report was taken.

Thursday, August 13, 2015 Captain Jared Peterman conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 160 in West Plains with a blue 1990 Ford truck.

As a result the driver, Windell Lyle Tackitt, 54 of Caulfield was arrested and released on a citation for driving while suspended. Tackitt is to appear in court on 10-13-15.

COMMITMENTS Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Jami e Lee Croney, 38 of Solo was booked for a court orde red commitment. He was released on 8-9-15 for time served.

Friday, August 7, 2015 Jeffrey Lee McCrone, 22 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-9-15 for time served.

Saturday, August 8, 2015 Christopher Kyle Jordan, 41 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-10-15 for time served.

ARRESTS Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Tina Marie Hollaman, 46 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and 2 counts of probation violation. She is currently being held without bond.

Billy Joe McKinney, 42 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a West Plains PD Warrant for 5 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 8-12-15 and is to appear

Troop G announces results of Special Enforcement Operation Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the results of a special enforcement operation. A total of 29 citations and 34 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Carter County on August 8, 2015. Totals from this enforcement effort include: 2 - seat belt citations 21 - speed citations 1 - no driver’s license citation 2 - non-moving violation citations 2 - uninsured motorists citations 1 - minor in possession of intoxicating liquor citation Captain Inman says, “Hazardous moving violation operations are one tool the Missouri State Highway Patrol uses in order to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri’s motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and always be a courteous driver.”

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!

The Standard News in court on 8-21-15.

Saturday, August 1, 2015 Rebekah Jean Goure, 31 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for receiving stolen property; 2 counts of burglary-2nd degree; 2 counts of felony stealing; burglary-1st degree and misdemeanor stealing. She bonded out on 8-12-15 and is to appear in court on 8-21-15.

Richie Allen Compton, 38 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for receiving stolen property; burglary-1st degree; 3 counts of felony stealing and 2 counts of burglayr-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $27,500 bond.

Sunday, August 2, 2015 Bert Leroy Stone, 34 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 8-10-15 and is to appear in court on 8-21-15.

Monday, August 3, 2015 Jimmy Charles Crews, 21 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of felonious restraint; endangering welfare of a child-1st degree and unlawful use of a weapon. He bonded out on 8-10-15 and is to appear in court on 8-14-15.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Steven Cutis Olmsted, 31 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of burglary-1st degree; 2 counts of felony stealing and burglary-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $95,000 bond.

Friday, August 7, 2015 Joshua Earle Johnson, 21 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Mtn. View Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to the Mtn. View Police Department on 8-12-15 and is to appear in court on 8-12-15.

Saturday, August 8, 2015 Corrina M. Leair, 43 of Alton was arrested on a Thayer Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 8-8-15 and is to appear in court on 9-15-15.

Sunday, August 9, 2015 Johnny Swell Huff, 50 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded ou ton 8-9-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

Monday, August 10, 2015 Clifford John Pribble, 23 of Eunice was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-1st degree. He bonded out on 8-10-15 and is to appear in court on 9-11-15.

Christina Loulender Ripko, 42 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Mtn. View Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held on a $1,266.16 bond.

Rodney Don Johnson, 31 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Texas County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 8-10-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Aaron Lee Davis, 24 of Bakersfield was arrested on a Webster County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear.

He was transferred to Wright County on 8-12-15.

Tanya Sue Erickson, 40 of Mtn. View was arrested on an Oregon County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear.

She bonded out on 8-11-15 and is to appear in court on 8-1215.

Roy Anthony Luster, 23 of Kansas City was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Encarnacion Guerrero, 38 of Birch Tree was arrested for felony failure to appear and 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 8-13-15 and is to appear in court on 11-16-15.

Talisa E. Collins, 25 of Pomona was arrested for assault2nd degree; armed criminal action; burglary-1st degree and

Miss ouri 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 Jessica A. Haulk, 39 of Alton was arrested on Wednesday, August 12 at 12:50 a.m. in Oregon County for driving while intoxicated and no valid plates. She was taken to the Oregon County Sheriff's Department where she was later released.

DROWNING INCIDENTS A 32 -year-old man from Lincoln drown in the Truman Lake on Saturday, August 8 at 8:49 a.m. in Benton County.

According to reports Jeromy D. Clutter, 32 of Lincoln entered the water and never resurfaced. His was body was recovered on S unday, August 9. The incident was investigated by Trooper T.W. Murrell and assisted by Sgt. C.W. Hoff, Sgt. R.R. Henry, Cpl. D.C. Kissinger, Trooper J.S. Baughman, Trooper R.W. Garrett, Trooper A.S. Craig, Cpl. B.N. Comer and Benton County Deputies.

A 52 -year-old man from Winnetka, CA drown in the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday, August 15 at 1:48 p.m. in Morgan County. According to reports Raymond E. Duff, 52 of Winnetka, CA pulled to the shoreline in a 1988 Sundancer Pontoon and exited the vessel voluntarily. He stepped into the water and a wake struck him resulting in a medical emer ency. He was pronounced dead at Lake Regional HOspital ER by Dr. Wilson. The incident was investigated

by Trooper J.C. Richardson.

ACCIDENTS A th ree-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, August 13 at 3:55 p.m. in Texas County on MO 17, 3 miles North of Success. According to reports a 1985 Honda Motorcycle operated by James M. Phillippi, 25 of Bay City, MI failed to negotiate a curve, travelled across the roadway and struck a 2011 Ford Flex operated by John D. Holland, 64 of Houston.

Phil lippi was ejected from his motorcycle and struck by a 2009 Ford F-350 operated by Thomas C. Medlock, 59 of Lick ing. Phillippi was pronounced dead at the scene by Texas County Coroner Thomas Whittaker. This is the 14th fatality for Troop G compared to 18 this time in 2014. The accident was investigated by Cpl. T.R. Nelson and assisted

by Trooper J.R. Sellars and Sgt. G.H. Falterman.

A one-vehicle accident occurred on Friday, August 14 at 12:55 p.m. in Howell County at Route Y, 1 mile North of Mtn. View. According to reports a 1995 Yamaha Motorcycle operated by Tracy R. Bales, 82 of Mtn. View was travelling Nort hbound when he travelled of the rigth side of the roadway and impacted the ground. Bales was transported to Merc y Hospital in Mtn. View by Mercy EMS with minor inju ries. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.L. Davis.

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assault-3rd degree. She is currently being held on a $25,000 bond.

Bradley Deion Wake, 28 of West Plains was arrested for assault-2nd degree; armed criminal action; burglary-1st degree and assault-3rd degree. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond.

Tyree Earl Robinson, 37 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear.

He bonded out on 8-12-15 and is to appear in court on 8-3115.

Thursday, August 13, 2015 Tina Marie Wise, 31 of West Plains was arrested for felony stealing. She bonded out on 8-13-15 and is to appear in court on 8-17-15.

Steven Claude Sanders, 56 of West Plains was arrested on a Shannon County Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $800 bond.

Melissa Dawn Collins, 30 of West Plains was arrested for burglary-1st degree. She is currently being held on a $10,000 bond.

Sherri Ladawn Hogue, 35 of Moody was arrested for passing bad check. She bonded out on 8-13-15 and is to appear in court on 8-25-15.

Windell Lyle Tackitt, 54 of West Plains was arrested for driving while revoked/suspended. He was released on a summons on 8-13-14 and is to appear in court on 10-13-15.

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

CITATIONS Monday, August 10, 2015 Lindsay Meier Holden, 34 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for fail to obey stop sign.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Sunni Lyn McCustion, 52 of Forland was issued a citation for speeding.

Friday, August 14, 2015 Corbin Jon Dewick, 17 of Birch Tree was issued a citation for careless and imprudent.

Mikel Jon Casahuman, 26 of Springfield was issued a citation for fail to display license plates.

Joseph V. Mansfield, 32 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for fail to show proof of insurance.

Latosha I. Smith, 28 of Cape Girardeau was issued a citation for possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana.

Alicia D. Mansfield, 22 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for possessio of drug paraphernalia.

Charles C. Carter, 32 of West Plains was issued a citation for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked.

Jordan Blake Emmons, 19 of Poplar Bluff was issued a citation for fail to show proof of insurance.

INCIDENTS Monday, August 10 thru Monday, August 17 Repo rt of an assault that occurred at West 3rd Street. The victim did not wish to press charges on the matter.

Assistant Chief Carson attended an interivew of a juvenile on sexual abuse. Carson later interviewed the suspect as well at his residence.

A male subject reported his checks were stolen and forged in the amount of $500 and cashed in Mtn. View. A suspect in this case has been identified.

Officers were contacted by the Green County Sheriff's Office con cerning a male juvenile that Green County had taken into custody for running away. Officers advised Green County that the subject was reported missing by the Howell County Sheriff's Office. Officers contacted Howell County and advised that Green County had located a reported missing juvenile.

MVPD was dispatched to Valley View apartments for a custody dispute. Upon arrival officers diffused the incident and remained on scene until the subjects separated.

Officers were dispatched to West 2nd Street for a suspicious person walking through yards and asking people for a ride. The person of interest was gone upon arrival.

Officers responded to a report of an assault. It was found that the act happened in the county and a report was taken and turned over to the Howell County Sheriff's Office.

Caller asking questions as to why a patrol unit was parked past her house.

Caller advised about a drug deal she believed would be happening on Y Highway. Transferred information to correct agency.

911 emergency services advised that a caller had tied up emergency lines for non-emergent reasons. The caller had spent over 30 minutes online. Officers went to the residence on East 3rd Street and made contact with the caller who refused to open the door to speak with officers and became very vulgar with officers and other emergency services. Case is being worked presently.

While on patrol, officers were dispatched to MVPD to meet with DFS and assist them with a home interview. Officers escorted DFS to a residence on East 5th Street. After clearing the residence on 5th Street officers escorted DFS to a residence on East 1st Street. Upon DFS completing their assignment, officers cleared and went back into service.

Walk-in provided statements on a disagreement and possible burglary between renter and rentee.

Officers conducted a follow-up investigation and took reports regarding a burglary.

Called a deputy with the SCSO back in order to give him information on a suspect for a case he was working.

Officers spoke with a man about a child custody dispute.

Officers made contact with an opposite party regarding a child custody dispute. The party advised that she would bring the correct court paperwork to the PD on 8-15-15.

A man came into the PD to pick up personal affects of another.

Officers assisted a county deputy in executing two felony warrant services.

While on patrol, officers were dispatched to MVPD for a custody disagreement concerning visitation times. Officers met both parties and was able to resolve the dispute.

Officers were dispatched to a residence on East 1st Street concerning a possibly abandoned dog. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the landlord who stated that the dog was at the residence when he arrived and nobody was currently staying at the house. Officers spoke with a neighbor who avised the dog belonged across the street. Officers met the owner who retrieved the dog.

Officers were dispatched to Washington Street for a medical alarm. The alarm was found to be malfunctioning and the ambulance was cancelled.

Officers called a male back regarding child custody paperwork.

Officers were dispatched to South 17 near the city limits for a report of a large object lying in the roadway. After searching the area, officers were unable to locate the object and cleared the scene.

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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings

Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - August 10 thru August 17 Information in this section relates to filings made in the 37th Judicial Circuit Court, which presides over Howell, Shannon, Carter and Oregon Counties.

Unless cases have officially been disposed, filings against any person or persons do not in any way imply guilt or liability. These filings are a part of public record provided as a public service to communities in the district.

HOWELL COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Steven C. Sanders of West Plains; Assault-1st DegreeSerious Physical Injury (Felony): Jimmy D. Williams of Winona; Armed Criminal Action (Felony): Jimmy D. Williams of Winona; Talisa E. Collins of Pomona; Bradley D. Wake of West Plains; Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Talisa E. Collins of Pomona; Bradley D. Wake of West Plains; Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Keith A. Jewell of Kirbyville; Angelica R. Dixon of Branson; Burglary-1st Degree (Felony): Talisa E. Collins of Pomona; Bradley D. Wake of West Plains; Theft/Stealing-Value Of Property Or Services Is $25,000 Or More (Felony): Jessie L. Gann of St. James; Michael J. Glandon of Birch Tree; Stealing A Motor Vehicle (Felony): Keith A. Jewell of Kirbyville; Angelica R. Dixon of Branson; Supplying Liquor To A Minor Or Intoxicated Person (Misdemeanor): Richard D. Conness of Richards; Minor Visibly Intoxicated/Blood Alcohol Content More Than .02%-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Mark A. Smithson of Pittsburg, KS; Assault-3rd Degree (Misdemeanor): Christopher P. Amsden of Bloomfield; Derek E. Roberts of West Plains; Talisa E. Collins of Pomona; Bradley D. Wake of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Kara M. Collins of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Kristen R. Smallwood of Birch Tree; Richard L. Kuntz of West Plains; Jill K. Conner of West Plains; Donald W. Patty of West Plains; David C. Rouse of Pomona; Jacob F. Evans of Koshkonong; Joanne M. Sheldon of West Plains; Magae L. Grinkavitch of West PLains; Steven L. Tucker of West Plains; Charles C. Carter of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Terry E. Thompson of West Plains; Fail To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes

In Same Direction (Misdemeanor): Louis F. Martinez of Hot Springs, CA; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Joshua Earl Cobb of Caulfield; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Kara M. Collins of West Plains; Randall J. Loucks of Mtn. View; Steven L. Tucker of West Plains; Charles C. Carter of West Plains; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Kara M. Collins of West Plains; Jessica Gibson of Mtn. View; Martha Irene Morgan of Soddy Daisy, TN; Louis F. Martinez of Hot Springs, CA; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Jacob F. Evans of Koshkonong; Leslie Dean Hayes of Camdenton; Jennifer Susan York-Casey of West Plains; Stephen Cody Campbell of Aldrich; Keyera Dawn Kelly Cockrum of West Plains; Fail To Properly Affix/ Fasten To Or Maintain Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates (Infraction): Randall J. Loucks of Mtn. View; Fail To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Jill K. Conner of West Plains; Jacob F. Evans of Koshkonong; Justin A. Jolliff of West Plains; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Magae L. Grinkavitch of West PLains; Rebecca Faye Mongillo of Caulfield; Joshua Earl Cobb of Caulfield; James Michael Gall of Mtn. View; Brittany Michelle George of Pomona; Jeffrey L. McCrone of Mtn. View; Melissa Ruth Braddock of Mtn. View; Lane Allen Dabbs of Fisk; Trevan D. Pendergrass of West Plains; Woneka A. Williams of West Plains; Taylor Jones of West Plains; Steven L. Tucker of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): David C. Rouse of Pomona; Jessica Gibson of Mtn. View; Daniel Peter McKinney of Dora; Brittany Michelle George of Pomona; Duane A. Dawson of Alton; Dwayne Edward Wessell of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Summer Dawn Stephens of West Plains; Kirk Smith Bright of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed

Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Joanne M. Sheldon of West Plains; Tommy Ray Mooney of Norwood; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Kimberly Ann Mayfield of Springfield; Terry S. Gagain of Lebanon, IL; Mark A. Smithson of Pittsburg, KS; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Dwayne Edward Wessell of West Plains; Dissolution With Children: Annalisa Marie McLean of West Plains vs.

Martin Lee McLean of Eagle Rock; Dissolution Without Children: Jami Bradshaw of Birch Tree vs. Daniel G. Bradshaw of Birch Tree; Suit On Account: Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs; Beverly Ann Prewett of Winona; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs; Karen R. Baker of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs; Tracy Lea McCallister of West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs; John D. And Amy Michalle Ross of Caulfield; Professional Credit Management, Inc. of Jonesboro, AR vs; Christina M. Johnson of West Plains; Breach Of Contract: Barclay Bank Delaware, N.A. vs. Barbara E. Lowe of Mtn. View.

SHANNON COUNTY Assault-1st Degree (Felony): William G. Miller of Springfield; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony (Felony): William G. Miller of Springfield; Pursuing/Taking/Killed/ Possessed Or Disposed Of Wildlife Illegally (Misdemeanor): Joshua J. Terrazas of Lawrence, KS; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Joshua J. Terrazas of Lawrence, KS; Anthony Jesus Mendez of O'Fallon; Kegan Kristen Akridge of Birch Tree; Joshua James Laurent of St. Charles; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Joshua J. Terrazas of Lawrence, KS; Anthony Jesus Mendez of O'Fallon; Kegan Kristen Akridge of Birch Tree; Joshua James Laurent of St. Charles; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Robert Linn Eaton, Jr. of Farmington; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Robert Linn Eaton, Jr. of Farmington; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Kegan Kristen Akridge of Birch Tree; Dissolution With Children: Laura Alcorn of Eminence vs. Steven Brady Alcorn of Eminence.

CARTER COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Tina M. Duncan of Ellington; Fail To Register As A Sex Offender (Felony): David Lee Turner of Van Buren; Assault-2nd Degree

(Felony): Deborah J. Davis of Van Buren; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): John R. Larkins, Jr. of Poplar Bluff; Elvira S. Baker of Fremont; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest, Detention Or Stop (Misdemeanor): Christina Ann Turner of Ellsinore; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-2nd Or Subsequent Offense (Misdemeanor): Alexander L. Barton of Van Buren; Alexander L. Barton of Van Buren; Christina Ann Turner of Ellsinore; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Alexander L. Barton of Van Buren; Timothy Paul Redecker of Ellsinore;

Fail To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection (Misdemeanor): Timothy Paul Redecker of Ellsinore; Brian C. Woodard of Van Buren; Failed To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Douglas R. Wells of Grandin; Failed To Register Vehicle (Ordinance): Lisa T. Roam of Grandin; Failed To Wear Protective/ Approved Headgear When On Motorcycle In Motion (Infraction): Douglas R. Wells of Grandin; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Alexander L. Barton of Van Buren; Brian C. Woodard of Van Buren; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit 1-5 MPH Over

Hunt travelled down CR 3400 at a high rate of speed and crashed while turning onto CR 2650.

After ditching the Chevrolet truck, the male subject then stole a vehicle from the Jack Autrey residence located a few yards from the site of the wrecked truck. The Autrey

(Ordinance): Kim I. Hellebusch of Holcomb; Jason D. Schunk of Augusta, WI; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Elizabeth Anne Williams of Broseley; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Clayton Marion Fears of Winona; Thomas Kent Rastorfer of Branson; Promissory Note: Icul Services Corp. of St. Louis vs. Joyce Carter of Ellsinore; Tower Loan of Missouri LLC of Poplar Bluff vs. Sheila Bliss of Grandin.

OREGON COUNTY Felonious Restraint (Felony): Decoda Glen Roy of Lincoln, AR; Breach Of Contract: Dale James and Carolyn Johnson of Alton vs. James Thompson of Birch Tree.

From Page One truck was recovered after it had been wrecked and the male subject reportedly fled on foot from the scene.

During the course of the investigation, a third stolen vehicle was found further down CR 3400. It is suspected by investigators the same

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person is responsible for all three thefts.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information into the thefts of these vehicles, please contact the Howell County Sheriff's Office at 417-2562544.

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Mtn. View Police Dept. joins national August/Labor Day crackdown to reduce substanceimpaired driving fatalities Mountain View, Missouri local police will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide August/Labor Day Crackdown weekend “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on substance-impaired driving.

The crackdown, which will include high visibility enforcement throughout Mountain View, will run from August 21-September 7, 2015.

The Effective nationwide substance-impaired driving crackdown will include high visibility enforcement, high profile events, and will be supported by national paid advertising, creating a comprehensive campaign to curb substance-impaired driving over the August/ Labor Day weekend holiday.

Mountain View Police Department said its officers will be aggressively looking for substance-impaired drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.

Although it is illegal in all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to dive impaired (having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher), far too many people across the nation get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol and/or drugs. The latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration underscore the serious nature of the nation’s continuing impaired-driving epidemic.

“Every year, about one third of all motor vehicle traffic deaths involve one or more substance-impaired drivers or motorcycle operators,” said Chief Perkins. “197 fatal and 659 serious injury crashes in 2014 that involved at least one substance-impaired driver. That equates to one substance-impaired driving fatality every 1 ¾ days and one substance-impaired driving serious injury ½ day.

Chief Perkins added the August/Labor Day Weekend holiday is particularly dangerous.

During the Labor Day weekend holiday in 2014, there were 11 people killed and 42 seriously injured in Missouri traffic crashes involving a substance-impaired driver from August 15, 2014 through Sept 1, 2014.”

“Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign reduces substance-impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. By joining this nationwide effort, we will make Mountain View’s roadways safer for everyone throughout the holiday,” said Chief Perkins.

“We want to remind everyone that getting behind

the wheel impaired by alcohol and/or drugs impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, it also impairs your judgment and good sense about whether you can, or should drive. If you have any doubt about your sobriety, do not get behind the wheel. If you do choose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. No warning. No excuses,” Chief Perkins said.

Chief Perkins noted that being arrested for driving impaired brings a wide range of negative consequences into one’s life. Substanceimpaired drivers face jail time, loss of their driver licenses, and steep financial consequences such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of a job. When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators also often face tremendous personal embarrassment.

“Substance-impaired driving is simply not worth the risk. So don’t take the chance. Remember, we will be out in force and we will be watching, so “Driver Sober or Get Pulled over”, said Chief Perkins.

For more information, visit the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Headquarters at www.

TrafficSafetyMarketing. gov or www.saveMOlives. com

High school, adult soccer league in Mtn. View The Mtn. View Soccer Association is organizing a high school and adult soccer league for player's of high school age and older.

Players must be 14 or older to participate.

Teams must have at least five (5) players. Players can sign up as a team or individually and the

association will find you a team.

The cost will be $25 per person and games will be on Saturdays, tentatively set to start on September 19 ending October 10. The association will do it's best to make accomodations for teams if there is a scheduling conflict.

Teams may register at

either Designer Hair or Angela Ledgerwood CPA located on 5th Street in Mtn. View.

All players will be required to sign a liability release before games start. Players will be required to have the same color shirts (with the exception of the goalie).

All area players are welcome!

Youth soccer sign ups for Mtn. View leagues The Mtn. View Soccer Association is hosting sign up now throug August 24 for any eligible child between the ages of 4 and 13 that live in the Mtn. View or surrounding areas.

The fee is $45 and it

includes both Fall and Spring sessions.

The associtation will try and place anyone signing up from other towns on the same team to help with transportation costs.

Fall practices wil start

at the end of August with games starting around the 10th of September.

Forms may be picked up or dropped off at either Designer Hair or Angela Ledgerwood CPA located on 5th Street in Mtn. View.

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Plan Projects Fund), even though they could have been placed at the discretion of the school board into any fund." When money is put into fund 4, it is stuck in fund 4 forever until it is spent from there. When money is put into fund 1 (Incidental Fund), it is used in fund 1 and transferred into fund 2 (Teacher's Fund).

Additionally, at the end of the school year, the district can transfer up to 7 percent of the district's state revenue from fund 1 into fund 4 if necessary. "The bottom line is that there is a lot more flexibility regarding the usage of the money that is put into fund 1 to begin with than the money that is put directly into fund 4. This school year, all state revenue is being placed into fund 1.

If we allocate less money into fund 4 for the next year or two, we can spend down our balances in fund 4 and increase our balances in fund 1."

Dr. Christensen stated that he did not want to see

From Page One the district's fund 4 balance go below $1,000,000 but the district will only be able to allocate such a large percentage of the local tax revenue into fund 1 for two years, then it will need to be allocated back into fund 4 as necessary to keep our balances stable there. "I want our fund 1 balances to increase starting this year so we will be positioned to start unfreezing our salaries when our debt ratio goes down."

Speaking in regards to teacher's salaries, Dr. Christensen believes the district can start 'thawing' out the salary schedule starting next school year (20162017). "We may not be able to catch everyone up in one year, but I think if we build our fund 1 balances this year, we will have some money available to at least start this process next year." The following year (2017-2018) Dr. Christensen described how the district should be able to catch all the way up and totally 'unfreeze' all salaries

because the lease-purchase debt payment will go from $703,645 to $547,292. "This means that revenue generated from the temporary levy will actually pay for all of our debt

payments and the additional money we were having to allocate there to make our payments can go somewhere else."

The fact that the district

must be sustainable with the minimum $2.75 operating levy was emphasized by Dr. Christensen. "We must be sustainable because the temporary levy goes away

after 2027. I believe that all salaries will be totally unfrozen in two years. At least now we have a workable plan which will direct our efforts."

by Brian Ingalls

Liberty Eagles Head Coach Darin Acklin, echoing the same thought held by almost every football coach in the State of Missouri last weekend. Because of State rules regarding full-contact practices, the Jamboree marked the first time this season for the Eagles to don full pads and go at it in game situations, and with the regular season officially starting just one week later, the last thing anyone wanted to see was an injury to a key player.

So what we saw on Friday, wasn’t the full picture.

“We substituted a lot Friday so we could stay healthy

for game one,” said Acklin.

“Caruthersville is a mystery right now.” And that sums up how coaches look at the Jamboree. It’s merely the last step in preparation for the games that do count. Despite lining up against the Bears, or the Bobcats, or the Bulldogs on Friday, the team on everyone’s mind was the Tigers.

When it comes to Caruthersville, there may be more mystery than usual. The Tigers may be without a few starters this Friday because of suspensions related to an altercation during the District Championship game last season. In a 61-16 loss against Malden, a total of five players were ejected and the next football game in which suspensions may apply is the game this Friday. Whether suspensions happen or not, the Eagles don’t have much to go on as they prepare to head east this Friday because the coaching staff for the Tigers is still new. “Second year coach Jimmy Jackson may change things up,” said Coach Acklin, “and we have no idea what that may be.”

As many questions as there are for Caruthersville, the Eagles still have some question marks to answer themselves as the season gets underway –at least if the Jamboree is any indication. Starting the season with a young and inexperienced offensive line, Liberty struggled at times to find room to run the ball Friday night. When the Eagles’ went back to pass, however, they showed they could be deadly.

There is no shortage of targets

for junior quarterback Josh Pruett, including senior wide receiver Andrew Raider who pulled in a deep slant and took it the distance. Junior widereceiver Brenton Bush is also expected to be a major target all season, as well as several others.

At the Jamboree, the Eagles scored touchdowns against all three opponents, and when the starting defense was on the field, their opponents went nowhere.

“Defense is our strength this year,” said Coach Acklin, “and they did their job.” That they did as the starters gave up perhaps 20 yards all night.

It may have been even less after subtracting yards when the Eagles tackled runners for a loss and forced offenses to go backwards. As the coaches began to send in substitutes and the starters left the field, however, Liberty’s defense softened and the Eagles gave up a few scores, too. It was a reminder that depth will understandably be a concern all season, and it was the primary reason why getting through the night healthy was so important for the coaches.

The Eagles overall numbers are down and they can’t afford too many injuries to key starters.

Those concerns aside, it was a good night for the Eagles, just not a perfect one. And ready or not, it all starts for real this Friday on the road at Caruthersville.

The Eagles first home game is the following week on Friday, August 28 as Liberty hosts Springfield Catholic.

Liberty Eagles wrap up Jamboree with all eyes on Caruthersville Mountain View Standard News office@mvstandard.com

In the final tune-up before the start of the regular season, the Liberty Eagles travelled to Willow Springs last Friday night for the 2015 Jamboree, a four-team practice scrimmage including teams from Willow Springs, Thayer, and Cabool.

For Liberty there were promising flashes of good defense, and explosive offense, and more importantly no one got hurt on a night when the score didn’t matter.

“I just wanted to get out of there healthy,” explained

Missouri looking for third straight SEC East title

by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist This summer, in the lobby of a hotel in Oklahoma City, of all places, I ran into a Georgia fan. We chatted about the upcoming football season, and eventually I told him I’m from Missouri.

“I hate you,” he said, smiling.

It was all very good natured, but the underlying point was clear: Missouri has rattled Georgia and the rest of the SEC East by winning the division two years in a row.

Can the Tigers make it a third straight trip to Atlanta to play in the SEC Championship Game?

Missouri enters the season with plenty of questions, but the SEC East is a division full of unknowns.

Georgia is breaking in a new quarterback. Tennessee looks to be improving but hasn’t won more than seven games since 2007. South Carolina is coming off a disappointing season, and Florida is trying to rebuild with a new coach. Kentucky and Vanderbilt, until further

notice, remain Kentucky and Vanderbilt.

Missouri has plenty of key contributors back to fuel that good old August optimism, but questions at receiver and defensive line remain.

Offense Junior quarterback Maty Mauk has made 18 starts, going 14-4. Mauk has proved to be a tenacious competitor, but also showed some inconsistency last year, maybe due to youth and maybe due to a nagging shoulder injury. He needs to improve on last year’s 53.4 percent completion percentage, but Missouri is in good shape at the game’s most important position.

A veteran offensive line, anchored by senior center Evan Boehm and his 40 consecutive starts, should provide good protection for Mauk. Senior Russell Hansbrough, a 1,000-yard rusher last year, leads the ground game.

But who will catch Mauk’s passes? Tight end Sean Culkin had 20 receptions last year, but no wide receiver on this year’s team caught more than five passes last year.

Missouri could use big steps forward by sophomores Nate Brown and J’Mon Moore.

Defense Missouri’s linebackers, led by Kentrell Brothers and Michael Scherer, and secondary return a lot of experience and should be steady.

The defensive line already faced the tall task of replacing Shane Ray and Markus Golden, but then projected starter Harold Brantley was lost for the season due to injuries sustained in a car accident. (He plans to return for the 2016 season.) Charles Harris, far under the radar as a recruit, is one candidate to emerge as a needed playmaker on the line. The massive Josh Augusta, nicknamed “Big

Bear,” should provide some size on the interior of the line.

Much of Missouri’s success in recent years was tied to great defensive line play, so this will be a position to watch closely.

For coach Gary Pinkel’s 15th season, the schedule is fairly manageable. The SEC West is brutal, but you could do a lot worse than Missouri’s SEC West games of Mississippi State and Arkansas.

Georgia is probably the most talented team in the SEC East, but Missouri’s competitiveness and coaching were the difference last year.

Georgia is the favorite, but Missouri could absolutely win the division for a third year in a row.

CORRECTION: Last week my article incorrectly stated freshman Andrew Holden will start at center.

The freshman starter at center is actually Brodyn Kenaga.

School is in session for MV-BT

Johnson receives scholarship from MSU-West Plains Crystal Johnson, Mtn. View, has been awarded the Gammill Family Foundation Scholarship for Nursing School from Missouri State University-West Plains.

Johnson, a 2013 graduate of Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty High School, Mtn. View, is a sophomore nursing major at Missouri State-West Plains. She is the daughter of Dickey Johnson, Mtn. View.

Missouri State-West Plains is a teaching and learning institution providing quality post-secondary educational opportunities to the communities it serves.

Missouri State-West Plains offers associate degrees and credit and non-credit courses and serves as a delivery site for bachelor’s and master’s degrees offered by Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo.

Popken receives scholarship from MSU-West Plains Daylon Popken, Mtn. View, has been awarded the Glyn Spears Memorial Endowed Scholarship from Missouri State UniversityWest Plains.

Popken, a 2015 graduate of Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty High School, Mtn. View, is a freshman at Missouri State-West Plains who plans to pursue a degree in nursing/anesthesiology.

He is the son of Dale and Angela Popken, Mtn. View.

Missouri State-West Plains is a teaching and learning institution providing quality postsecondary educational opportunities to the communities it serves.

Missouri State-West Plains offers associate degrees and credit and non-credit courses and serves as a delivery site for bachelor’s and master’s degrees offered by Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo.

School Is In Session - Students in the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District were welcomed back to school on Wednesday, August 12. As of Thursday, district numbers were reported to be up from the end of last year. Mtn. View Elementary has a total of 477 students enrolled, Birch Tree Elementary has 167 students enrolled, Liberty Middle School reports a total of 270 students enrolled and Liberty High School has 343 students enrolled. The total student population for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District is 1,198 students up from last year's 1,143 students. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Grizzly Fall Picnic scheduled for Sept. 1 All area residents are invited to help Missouri State University-West Plains and the Grizzly Booster Club celebrate the new athletic seasons during the annual Grizzly Fall Picnic at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the West Plains Civic Center Exhibit Hall.

A complimentary barbecue meal will be

served free of charge by The Fish Shack and Hiland Dairy as fans gather to kick off the 2015-16 volleyball and basketball campaigns.

Grizzly Volleyball Head Coach Paula Wiedemann, Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Yancey Walker and Grizzly Cheer Team Coach Nick Pruitt will be on hand to introduce the volleyball,

basketball and cheer team members, respectively, and give previews of the upcoming seasons.

The event is being held prior to the 6 p.m. home volleyball match between the Grizzlies and Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, Iowa, in the West Plains Civic Center arena.

Organizers said admission to the match also will be free.

All Grizzly fans, not just Grizzly Booster Club members, are encouraged to attend the picnic and enjoy the festivities, organizers stress.

Fans who would like to join the booster club may do so, however.

Memberships start at $500, which includes season tickets to the Grizzly Volleyball and

Basketball home games and access to the booster club hospitality room.

“This year we will be able to watch three local athletes wear the Grizzly jersey,” said Russ Squires, booster club chairman. “We are thrilled to see basketball players who have grown up in West Plains, Licking and Winona run the court at the West Plains Civic Center.”

For more information about the picnic, the Grizzly Booster Club, contact Missouri StateWest Plains development office at 417-255-7240. For more information about the Grizzly Volleyball and Basketball seasons, contact Dean of Student Services/ Athletic Director Dr. Angela Totty at 417-255-7255.

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OMC, American Red Cross blood drive August 19 O, B and A Negative blood in critical need Ozarks Medical Center’s (OMC) and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive Wednesday, August 19, from noon until 6 p.m., at the Willard Hunter Classroom in the OMC Parkway Center.

Donations have fallen to critically low levels and patients needing O negative, B negative and A negative blood could go without the lifesaving support they need. We need you to help prevent an emergency shortage.

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce RapidPass that allows donors to complete their pre-reading and donation questions online from the comfort and privacy of their home or office; reducing the time they spend at the blood drive by up to 15 minutes.

Visit redcrossblood. org/RapidPass, read the information, answer

the questions, and print the pass or email it to themselves to show when they check in at the blood drive. RapidPass must be completed the same day as the donation. Donors are still encouraged to schedule an appointment online.

Consider making a difference by donating blood at the next blood drive. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.

About 44,000 pints of blood are needed in the U.S. every day.

Almost everyone will know someone in their lifetime who has the need for blood. Only 38% of the population is eligible to donate, but only about 8% of those who are eligible actually donate.

For more information, visit redcrossblood.org, or call the OMC Public Relations Department at 417-257-6735.

How To Reduce Your Medication Costs Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any tips to help me save on my medication costs? I currently take five different prescription medications that are very expensive even with insurance.

Searching Susan Dear Susan, There are actually a variety ways you can reduce your out-of-pocket medication expenses without sacrificing quality. Here are a few strategies that can help, whether you are covered by employer-based health insurance, a health plan on the individual marketplace, or a private Medicare Part D drug policy.

Know your insurance formulary rules: Most drug plans today have formularies (a list of medications they cover) that place drugs into different “tiers.” Drugs in each tier have a different cost. A drug in a lower tier will generally cost you less than a drug in a higher tier, and higher tier drugs may require you to get permission or try another medication first before you can use it.

To get a copy of your plan’s formulary, visit your drug plan’s website or call the 800 number on the back of your insurance card. Once you have this information, share it with your doctor so, if possible, he or she can prescribe you medications in the lower-cost tiers. Or, they can help you get coverage approval from your insurer if you need a more expensive drug.

You also need to find out if your drug plan offers preferred pharmacies or offers a mail-order service.

Buying your meds from these sources can save you some money too.

Switch to generics: Ask your doctor or pharmacist if the medications you’re taking are available in a generic form or a less expensive brand-name drug. About 75 percent of all premium drugs on the market today have a lower-cost alternative. Switching could save you between 20 and 90 percent.

Pay for generics yourself: Most generic medications cost less if you don’t use your insurance. For example, chains like Target and Walmart offer discount-drug programs (these programs will not work in conjunction with your insurance) that sell generics for as little as $4 for a 30-day supply and $10 for a 90-day supply, while some insurance companies charge a $10 copayment for a 30-day supply.

Ask your pharmacy if they offer a discount-drug program and compare costs with your insurance plan.

You can also find free drug discount cards online at sites like NeedyMeds.org, which can be used at most U.S. pharmacies.

Split your pills: Ask your doctor if the pills you’re taking can be cut in half. Pill splitting allows you to get two months worth of medicine for the price of one. If you do this, you’ll need to get a prescription from your doctor for twice the dosage you need.

Try over-the-counter drugs: Ask your doctor if a nonprescription medication could work as effectively as a more expensive prescription drug. Many over-the-counter drugs for common conditions such as pain-relievers, allergy medications, anti-fungals and cold-and-cough medicines were once prescription only. But be aware that if you have a flexible spending account or a health savings account, you’ll need to get a doctor’s prescription for the over-the-counter drugs (except insulin) to get reimbursed.

Shop around: Drug prices can vary widely from drugstore to drugstore, so it’s definitely worth your time to compare prices at different pharmacies. To do this use GoodRX.com, a Web tool that lets you can find prices on all brand name and generic drugs at virtually every U.S. pharmacy.

Search for drug assistance programs: If your income is limited, you can probably get help through drug assistance programs offered through pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and charitable organizations. To find these types of programs use BenefitsCheckUp.org, a comprehensive website that lets you locate the programs you’re eligible for, and will show you how to apply.

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.

Sowder at OMC chosen as President Elect for Missouri Speech and Language Hearing Association MSHA serves as the state association representing speech-language pathologists, audiologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists and related personnel associated with organized speech, language, and hearing education and health-care settings. More specifically, to provide leadership, to perform

membership services, to advocate rights of people with communication disorders, and to serve as the catalyst for practice innovation toward enabling members to better serve public interest and the profession.

For more information about OMC’s Rehabilitation Services, call 417-257-5959.

JULY 2015 CITY/COUNTY INSPECTIONS Agape House, 806 E. Third, Mtn. View. *No violations observed*.

Almost Famous Grille & BBQ, 1027 Porter Wagoner Blvd., West Plains. Re-inspection: Critical: 0 *Previous critical violation corrected*. Continue monthly professional pest control treatment. Non-critical: 0 *Previous noncritical violations corrected*. Will re-inspect in 3 months (October).

Burger King, 1317 Preacher Roe, West Plains. On-site due to complaint – no hot water. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 3 Observed no hot water in restrooms and throughout facility – repair person on-site fixing water heater – water is being heated for dishwashing, cleaning and hand washing; observed gap under door in rear entrance – repairing today; observed hand sink in women’s restroom leaking. Returned – no violations observed.

Café’37/Ropers/Opera House, 37 Court Square, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 4 Observed no soap at prep area hand sink – corrected on-site; observed prep employee without proper hair restraint – corrected on-site; observed ice machine and soda leak in bar area in need of cleaning; observed 3 door cooler in storage room at 50° F during inspection – must maintain cold holding units at 41° F or lower.

Captain D’s, 1402 Preacher Roe, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed prep employee without proper hair restraint.

Chen’s Garden, 1705 Gibson Ave., West Plains. Critical: 1 Observed toxic items (WD-40 & lotion) stored above food prep area/cooler in prep (corrected on-site). Non-critical: 3 Observed foods stored uncovered in walk-in cooler, freezer and several prep coolers; observed food prep employees without proper hair restraint; observed paper towel dispenser not working properly at prep area hand sinks. Will re-inspect in 1 month (August).

Colton’s Steak House, 1421 Preacher Roe, West Plains. Critical: 1 Observed potentially hazardous foods in service line prep cooler and under grill coolers not held at 41° F or lower – temperatures recorded at 65° F and 70° F in refrigeration units. Non-critical: 3 Observed food prep employees without proper hair restraint; observed food boxes stored on floor in walk-in freezer; observed flooring/ walls in dish area and ovens in need of cleaning. Will reinspect in 2 months (September).

Crossroads Convenience, 1808 Broadway, West Plains.

Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed light not working in walk-in cooler; observed ice machine/soda fountain ice dispenser in need of cleaning.

Family Counseling “A New Direction”, 3411 Division Dr., West Plains. *No violations observed*.

Family Dollar #1194, 1308 Porter Wagoner, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed thermometers in cold storage units missing or inaccessible for temperature monitoring.

GiGi’s Bistro, 1149 Preacher Roe, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Place handwashing signs at all prep hand sinks (corrected on-site). *Approved for opening*. Will reinspect in 2-3 weeks. Re-inspection: Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed prep cooler/sandwich cooler at 58° F at time of inspection – must maintain cold holding units at 41° F or lower; observed no paper towel dispensers at front coffee area and server area hand sinks.

Godfather’s Pizza, 103 E. 5th St., Mtn. View. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed improper order of wash-rinsesanitize in 3 compartment sink.

Guacamole 2, 108 Main St., Willow Springs. 2nd Reinspection. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed no paper towels at prep area hand sink; observed vent hood above grill area in need of cleaning due to grease accumulation.

To view all the City and County restaurant inspections – go to our website at: www.howellcountyhealthdept.com

Keeling and Brittany Ward, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby boy, Wayne Alan, born at 4:55 p.m.

July 24 at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. His sibling is Maddison, 1. Grandparents are George Crowder and Lori Roberts, Willow Springs, and Donald and Carla Ward, Willow Springs.

Charles Myers and Courtney Carter, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Carlee Belle Myers, born at 6:54 p.m. July 24 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her siblings are Charlie and Kaitlin. Grandparents are Douglas and Diane Carter, West Plains; Chuck Myers and Judy Myers, West Plains; and Kathy Elders, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Billy Fisher and Miranda Grogan, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby girl, Bailey Katherine Marie Fisher, born at 8:30 p.m. July 25 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her sibling is Riley, 4. Grandparents are Jerry and Linda Fisher, Mountain View, and Robert and Lorene Grogan, Birch Tree.

Dennis Voyles and Samantha Roberts, Birch Tree, are the parents of a baby girl, Kathryn Renee Voyles, born at 5:13 a.m. July 28 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Jose Gonzales and Chelsey Baker, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Avyana Gabriella Peony Gonzales, born at 10:59 a.m. July 28 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her sibling is Mariana, 9. Grandparents are John Baker and Mary Voslins, Laquey, Missouri, and Barbara Colunga, West Plains.

Daniel and Kourtney Baker, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Wyatt Daniel, born at 5:11 a.m. July 29 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. His sibling is Gracie, 2.

Grandparents are Brian and Ann Morris, West Plains; Perry Baker, Pomona; and the late James Baker.

Chad Andrews and Rachel Herring, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Kyle Andrews, born at 7:43 a.m. July 29 at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds 1 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. His siblings are Abigail, 10; Shyann, 9; Tyler, 6; and Leo, 6. Grandparents are Tommy Dowen; Cathy Pruitt; Brenda Griffin; Eddie Griffin; and Karen Andrews, West Plains.

Matthew Cash and Laiken Sanders, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby girl, Adalyn Grace Cash, born at 5:50 p.m. July 30 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 3 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her siblings are Payton, 4. Grandparents are Scott and Valerie Sanders, Willow Springs; Jerry and Stephanie Brown, West Plains; and Evie and Sherry Cash, Springfield.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

MDC's Busiek Area shooting range reopened to public The shooting range at the Missouri Department of Conservation's (MDC) Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area in Christian County has been reopened to the public – again.

After being closed for the second time this summer due to flooding, the unstaffed facility is open for public

use. The most recent closure followed heavy rains on the morning of Aug. 7. Rushing water caused by that event scoured out areas of the parking lot and left debris strewn across the parking area and the range.

It was also initially thought surging water might have harmed the foot bridge

connecting the parking lot to the range, but a closer examination of the structure showed it was sound. This was the same bridge that had been damaged by flooding at Busiek at the beginning of July. That earlier highwater event detached the bridge and made the range inaccessible to the public.

The Busiek Area's range is one of a number of unstaffed shooting ranges MDC operates across the state.

Other MDC unstaffed ranges in southwest Missouri that have firearm opportunities (some ranges are archeryonly) can be found at Flag Spring Conservation Area (Barry County), Fort

Crowder Conservation Area (Newton County), Lead Mine Conservation Area (Dallas County), and Pleasant Hope Conservation Area (Polk County). Users should keep in mind that these facilities are closed on Mondays for maintenance purposes.

A complete list of MDC's unstaffed shooting ranges in

the state can be found at mdc. mo.gov/node/4460.

In addition to these unstaffed facilities, the Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center in Greene County is one of five staffed shooting ranges MDC operates in the state. Information about the Dalton Range can be found at mdc.mo.gov/node/288.

MDC names New London man as logger of the year Congratulations to Allan Brown, owner of A. Brown Logging, on being named the 2015 Logger of the Year Every year the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) gives awards to loggers who have demonstrated good working relationships with landowners and foresters.

The loggers are recognized for minimizing damage to trees and natural resources and using best management techniques that preserve Missouri's forested lands for generations to come.

This year, the 2015 Logger of the Year Award goes to Allan Brown, owner of A. Brown Logging in New London. Brown was recognized for his outstanding work ethic and professionalism. He is a Certified Master Logger and his crew has completed Professional Timber

Harvester training.

"I was born into a family of loggers, so logging means everything to me. I have always hoped to be named regional logger of the year, but receiving the state logger of the year award blows my mind," Brown said. "My boys and I couldn't be more proud and honored to have received this award."

Brown was presented with his award at the Missouri Forest Products Association Conference on July 24 in Branson. He was nominated

by MDC Resource Forester David Vance, who says Brown's work makes a difference.

"His recent work at the Ranacker Conservation Area was outstanding, and it made administering the timber

sale very easy," said Vance.

"He was always willing to stop and make sure he was satisfying the expectations and requirements of the department. He was proactive, even taking care to install water bars along skid trails to prevent erosion when the weather forecast called for lots of weekend rain."

Brown received a framed certificate from MDC and a STIHL chainsaw donated

by Crader Distributing of Marble Hill.

"Allan represents exactly what we want from Missouri's professional loggers," MDC Forestry Products Program Manager Mike Morris said.

"His crews know what they're doing and recognize the value of proper training,

safety, and conservation of STIHL for their continued resources." support of the Logger of the Morris also recognized Year program.

Crader Distributing and For more information

on forests in Missouri and forestry-related best management practices, visit mdc.mo.gov.

Logger of the Year - MDC Forest Products Program Supervisor Mike Morris, 2015 Logger of the Year Allan Brown, his sons Cody Brown and Daylan Brown, MDC Ozark Unit Chief John Tuttle, and Dusten Hanks from Crader Distributing. (Photo courtesy of MDC)

Food plot workshop scheduled in Alton for August 28 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the University of Missouri Extension-Oregon County will host a food plot workshop, Friday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. The free workshop will be held at the FEMA building located on the Alton school campus.

“Now is the perfect time to plan and implement a wildlife food plot,” said Marcus Asher, an MDC private land conservationist. “There’s a lot of interest in improving

wildlife habitat and using food plots to attract wildlife and this workshop will focus on how to do that.”

Asher will present information at the workshop about the basic seasonal nutrition needs of white-tail deer and how this relates to food plot utilization and native plant use. Other topics include the importance of making sure soil has adequate pH and fertilization and what species of plants have proven beneficial in both fall and

summer food plots. Habitat management techniques to improve native forage and cover for deer survival will also be discussed.

Asher added there will be refreshments and door prizes at the event.

Preregistration is required by contacting the Oregon County Extension office at (417)778-7490. More information on how to improve land for whitetailed deer can be found at mdc.mo.gov.

Food plots for wildlife, like this example from Peck Ranch Conservation Area, will be the topic at an upcoming workshop hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the University of Missouri Extension-Oregon County. (Photo courtesy of MDC)

Master Gardener Program August. 22 Several butterfly and bumblebee species have disappeared in the southwest Missouri area. The Master Gardeners of the Ozarks invites area residents to come and learn what we can do to support pollinators by creating pollinator friendly gardens and habitats.

This class will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 22 in the demonstration garden behind the Taney County MU Extension Center at 122 Felkins Avenue in Forsyth.

"You will learn about what

plants grow best in our area and what will attract bees, butterflies, humming birds and other insects that are native to this area. You will also be able to see a lot of the actual plants in bloom in our demonstration gardens," said Danny Manis, president, Master Gardener of the Ozarks.

These programs are held in at the Taney County MU Extension Center in Forsyth in the Master Gardener's Demonstration Garden. All programs are free and open to the public as part of their

community education outreach.

Future classes in 2015 include one at noon on Tuesday, Sept.

1, "Growing Micro Greens" and the last class at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, "Monarch Watch."

Classes are held in the backyard of the Taney County MU Extension Center at 122 Felkins Avenue in Forsyth just down for the Taney County Judicial Center. For further information call the Taney County University of Missouri Extension Center at 417-5464431.

Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 08/11/2015 Receipts: 2691 Last week: 1340 Year Ago: 2950 Compared to last week's lightly tested market, feeder steers traded uneven from 2.00 lower to 3.00 higher.

Feeder heifers traded 2.00-5.00higher. Yearling steers and heifers traded mostly steady.

Demand wasvery good on a moderate supply which included several pot loads of 600and 700 weight feeders. The supply consisted of 49 percent steers, 13 percent bulls and 38 percent heifers with 57 percent of the offering weighing over 600 lbs. *** Special Cow Sale Friday, August 14th - 6:00 P.M. *** Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 345.00-365.00; 300-350 lbs 321.00-340.00; 350-400 lbs 300.00-318.00; 400-450 lbs 302.50-317.50; 450-500 lbs 275.00-279.00; 500-600 lbs 259.00-272.50; 600-700 lbs 225.00-252.00; 700-800 lbs 212.50-223.50; 800-900 lbs 200.50-208.00;Pkg 9 hd 926 lbs 195.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 310.00-320.00; 350-400 lbs 275.00-292.50; 400-450 lbs 265.00-292.50; 450-500 lbs 250.00-276.00, few 487 lbs fleshy 245.00; 500-550 lbs 240.00-263.00;550-600 lbs 227.50-251.00; 600-650 lbs 227.50-240.00; 650-700 lbs 210.00-221.00, fleshy 200.00-205.00; 700-800 lbs 199.00-217.00; 800-900lbs 180.00-192.50; 900-950 lbs 182.00-185.00.

Medium and Large 2 450-500 lbs 245.00-250.00; 500-550 lbs 230.00-242.50; 550-600 lbs 200.00-225.00; 600-650 lbs 200.00-217.50; 700-800 lbs 180.00-190.00. Large 1-2600-650 lbs 215.00230.00; 700-750 lbs 200.00210.00.Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Few 457 lbs 142.50; 500-550 lbs 165.00170.00; 600-650 lbs 170.00-

180.00; 800-900 lbs 133.00140.00.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs 270.00-275.00; 400-500 lbs 242.50-252.50; 500600 lbs 221.00-238.00, few 567 lbs fleshy 210.00; 600700 lbs 205.00-227.00, pkg 8 hd 612 lb replacement heifers 231.00; 700-800 lbs 199.00-209.00.

Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 255.00-265.00; 400-500 lbs 225.00-245.00; 500-550 lbs 215.00-235.00; 550-600 lbs 202.50-225.00; 600-700 lbs 190.00-215.00; 700-800 lbs 180.00-197.00; 800-900 lbs 175.00-187.00; 900-1000 lbs 168.00-175.00.Medium and Large 2 300-350 lbs 232.50-255.00; 350-400 lbs 225.00-250.00; 400-500 lbs 210.00-235.00; 500-550 lbs 210.00-220.00; 550-600 lbs 180.00-190.00; 850-900 lbs 150.00-155.00. Large 1-2 500-550 lbs 215.00-225.00; 650-700 lbs 185.00-190.00.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 295.00-317.50; 400-450 lbs 262.50-277.50; 450-500 lbs 249.00-262.00; 500-550 lbs 236.00-257.00; 550-600 lbs 231.00-251.00; 600-700 lbs 216.00-222.00.

Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 276.00-290.00; 400-500 lbs 230.00-257.50;500-600 lbs 210.00-238.00; 600-700 lbs 195.00-212.50; 700-800 lbs 180.00-189.00.

Cow and Bull Auction Report for 08/12/2015 Receipts: 419 Last Week: 555 Year Ago: 1150 Compared to last week, slaughter cows traded 1.002.00 lower with slaughter bulls mostly steady. Demand was good on a light supply.

The supply consisted of 43 percent slaughter cows, 18 percent bred cows,8 percent cow/calf pairs, 9 percent slaughter bulls, 8 percent stocker/feeder cows and 14 percent calves. *** Special Cow Sale - Friday, August 14 - 6:00 P.M. ***

Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 106.00113.00 Few 113.00-119.00 96.00-106.00 Boning 80-85 107.00113.00 113.00-121.00 96.00-106.00 Lean 85-90 99.00106.50 107.00-115.00 86.00-99.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1080-2115 lbs average dressing 132.50139.00 per cwt, high dressing 140.50-146.00, low dressing 122.00-133.00.

Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1 Pkg 4 hd 3-4 yr old 1204 lb black hided cows in 2nd-3rd stage 2550.00 per head. Individual short-solid mouth 1250 lb cow in 3rd stage 2500.00. Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yr old 10101460 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 2000.00-2325.00 per head.

Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 940-1395 lb cows in 2nd-3rd stage 1600.001900.00 per head, 1st stage 1600.00-1700.00 per head.

Short-solid to broken mouth 1026-1590 lb cows in 2nd3rd stage 1450.00-1800.00 per head. Medium 1-2 2 yr to short-solid mouth 8101300 lb cows in 1st-3rd stage 1300.00-1700.00 per head.

Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 18 to 24 months old 660-1030 lb heifers 125.00-188.00 per cwt; 2-3 yr old 945-1275 lb heifers 120.00-177.50 per cwt;4-6 yr old 835-1105 lb cows 120.00-164.00 per cwt.

Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 3-5 yr old 985-1430 lb cowswith 100-250 lb calves 2200.002575.00 per pair; Shortsolid mouth965-1125 lb cows with 100-200 lb calves 1750.00-2000.00 per pair.

Small 3 Pkg 4 hd 4-7 yr old 650 lb Longhorn cross cows with 240 lb calves 1700.00 per pair.

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In the Matter of: John Jefferson Appleman, Petitioner Case No. 15AL-FC00274 Notice of Name Change BE IT KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS that on July 9, 2015, pursuant to a Petition for Name Change filed by John Jefferson Appleman, that this Court approved the Petition and has changed the name of Petitioner to John Jefferson-Lane Frost.

It is ORDERED that a copy be published once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks in the Mountain View Standard News.

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Surgical Technologists function as a sterile member of the surgical team who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.

Train with South Central Career Center for a career in this fast growing medical field!

After completion, students can take the certification exam and immediately enter the field. Wages in Missouri average $20/hour.

Also accepting applications for the Practical Nursing program.

Apply today at www.scccwp. edu​ or call (417) 256-6152.

Fina ncial aid available to those who qualify.

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RADFORD LAWN CARE – Mowing, Trimming, Yard Clean Up & Power Washing – Commercial & Residential – In Mountain View, Willow Springs and West Plains.

FREE ESTIMATES. Call 417-934-0147 or 417-2471585 and leave a message.

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WANT ED! Used oil of any kind. Will pick up and provide 55-g allon drum or buckets.

Call 417-934-2805 and ask for Dale or Nathan.

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Route YY in Howell County reduced for pavement repairs

MISSOURI WELDING INSTITUTE, INC. Nevada, Missouri. Become a Certified Pipe and Structural Welder.

Earn top pay in 18 weeks.

Many companies seek our graduates. 1-800-667-5885. www.mwi.ws 8-19-15-1t-SWC

Route YY in Howell County will be reduced to one lane as M issouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.

This section of roadway is located between Missouri Route 101 and Missouri Route 142.

Weat her permitting, work will begin Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-2756636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015