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Planned power outage postponed

An on-the-go week is in store for Mtn. View city crews, as the street, electric and water/ sewer departments have a few chores to knock out, according to City Administrator Mike Wake.

Wake dropped by The Standard office Monday, Aug. 18, to talk about what’s coming up in the next few days.

The street department is scheduled to perform work on select spots along Maple Street, Tom Frommel Memorial Drive, the intersection of Fifth and Pine Streets and on Pine Street in the area of Sonic Drive In, Wake said.

He said crews are set to patch potholes, do some road grading and cold patching.

The process of cold patching, Wake explained, involves laying out aggregate on a mixing board, spraying it with oil, mixing it back and forth with a road grader until the aggregate and oil mix, then store the mixture in a bin until it is needed.

Using that mixture to fix potholes, he said, “We’ll put down an area of asphalt and just roll in and let the sun heat it up.”

The cold patching also could be used for larger sections of road, Wake continued. “We might cold patch across a road 15 feet.”

The electric department is planning on moving some power lines at Fourth and Pine Streets. “We have a See City on Page 2

Howell Co.

West Plains man fatally injured in motorcycle accident

A 55-year-old West Plains man was fatally injured on Tuesday, August 12th in a motorcycle accident.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G, the accident occurred around 5:40 p.m. in Ozark County on U.S. Hwy. 160, 2 miles West of Caulfield, MO. It was reported that a 1999 Harley-Davidson XL1200S, operated by Charles B. Barrett, 55 of West Plains, MO, was travelling Westbound when he failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the centerline and struck a 1999 Dodge Ram, operated by Dewayne L. Williams, 47 of Caulfield, MO, head-on. Barrett was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, MO, and was pronounced deceased by Dr. Loveland. The surviving driver was tested as required by law. The accident was investigated by Cpl. N.J. Britt and assisted by Sgt. L.S. Elliott and the Ozark County Sheriff's Department. This is the 18th fatality for Troop G compared to only 14 this time last year.

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Man accused Money possible motive in of sexual death of college professor, wife assault

The Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson announced Friday, Aug. 15 that Mark E. Porter, 53 of Ozark, MO, has been charged with two counts of murder in the first degree for killing Jan and Gary Tyrrell.

The couple, who had ties to Mountain View, were found murdered in their

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home in Springfield, MO, on Thursday, May 1, 2014 after relatives reported difficulties making contact with them.

Since that day the Springfield Police Department has been vigorously investigating the crime. During the course of the investigation, detectives were able to obtain a

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Gary and Jan Tyrrel

Junction Hill School District breaks ground on safe room Storm shelter to ensure student safety

"Ensuring safety is the number one goal of the Junction Hill School District," shared Superintendent John Dern. That goal is being met as a groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, Aug. 18 for the new 2,400 square foot tornado safe room.

The safe room will meet FEMA's standards of an F5 storm shelter and will have a capacity to hold 306 students.

During the groundbreaking ceremony, Dern stated, "With the support of the community of Junction Hill today we are breaking ground on an F5 storm shelter that will protect your children, our students, in the event of dangerous weather. The planning for this construction has been many years in the making to come to this point and we want to thank each and everyone who has supported us in this project."

The journey for the safe room began as a special election was

Groundbreaking for a 2,400 square foot tornado safe room was held on Monday, Aug. 18, at Junction Hill Elementary. Junction Hill School Board members including Raymond Razor, John Edgeller, Brian Harris, Ralph Whitsell, Shannon Kimbrough, Wes Gunter and Liz Bolander were all on hand to celebrate the groundbreaking. Scott Cornman and Michael Hoff with Community First Bank were in attendance with Jeff Cumpston, Project Superintendent with Nabholz, Paul Hively and Jeff Gattis with Nabholz along with representatives from Paragon Architecture Brad Erwin and Jared Younglove. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) held on November 5, 2013 asking patrons of the Junction Hill C-12 School District to approve an increase in the operating tax levy ceiling.

Voters approved the increase 180 votes in favor to 113 votes

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not in favor.

In 2017, the increase will roll The previous district tax back to the state minimum of rate was $2.8908 and was $2.75. increased to $3.43 per one Dern explained that the district hundred dollars of assessed valuation. The increase will be in place from 2014 to 2017. See Jct. Hill on Page 2

New pavilion to be deliberated

by John Deatherage

Mountain View Standard News john@mvstandard.com

A zero property tax levy, eradication of aggressively invasive trees, dolling up the town with a new pavilion, were among the topics on the menu Monday for Mtn. View City Council members during a regular meeting.

The meeting began with a public hearing regarding the city’s property tax levy. No one had any questions. A motion was made to accept the levy

and it passed unanimously.

City Administrator Mike Wake has said Mtn. View residents, rather than pay property taxes, agreed to pay a sales tax.

Mayor Patrick Reed and council members Lindell Vandevort, Jeff Wade and Larry David moved on to “a proposed ordinance authorizing the execution of a state block grant agreement between the City of Mtn. View and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission providing for an airport

Mtn. View-Birch Tree

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Obituaries Clydine Hilda Fox Virginia S. Chrisman Inez Louise Miller Shirley Vermillion Beard Lawrence Hizer Young Phone: 417-934-2025 Fax: 417-934-1591 Email: standardnews@centurytel.net Copyright 2014 Mountain View Standard News, LLC

coffee cup abandoned by Mark Porter. The Missouri Highway Patrol Laboratory expedited its analysis and was able to obtain a DNA profile from that cup and compare it to a latex glove found in

Students at the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District are back-to-school. School started Wednesday, Aug. 13 with MVE reporting 431 students; BTE reporting 184; LMS with 276 and LHS reporting 358 students enrolled. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

improvement program.”

The agreement is a 90/10 block grant. The grant for sealing the runway, engineering and construction, is $290,000, with the city picking up 10 percent of the tab. Council members unanimously passed the ordinance.

The Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce, in regard to the building of a pavilion in town, was next on the agenda. Linda Lewis, the Chamber’s director, took the podium to address council members on the issue.

She spoke about an area near the community center where there are some trees are located on a berm.

“The trees are decaying, breaking and the wind is just tearing them to pieces, and the park board, I assume the park board, has already approved removing those trees,” Lewis said. “What that’s going to do is leave an ugly sight.”

The Mtn. View Community Center was designed to have the appearance of a railroad station, Lewis explained.

“We want to put in possibly a pavilion to the east of the community center.”

The idea for the size of the structure is 96 feet long, Lewis said, adding, it could be downsized if necessary.

“It would have a gravel floor for a while. Picnic

tables could be placed inside it so people could use it for events such as family reunions, with an eventual goal of having the pavilion used by those involved with the farmers’ market.

“But we need something there that’s going to hide the area where the trees are gone,” Lewis said.

Her suggestion boiled down to an open-air pavilion made of metal placed in that area, with city crews doing the work, an undertaking that would be scheduled later this fall or early next spring. She said she had already spoken to City Administrator Mike Wake about the potential project.

Lewis suggested the pavilion would be feasible for the downtown area.

“One, it would help bring people downtown, and when most people are down there doing things, they’re going to shop downtown, which will bring more people into town and, eventually, if we talk the farmers’ market into it, it would be a great asset to the downtown area. Plus, it’s going to hide the area behind it.”

Wade questioned Lewis about the cost. “You said the total for material is about $3,000?” Lewis agreed.

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A Willow Springs man is in custody at the Howell County Jail on charges of statutory sodomy-1st degree.

Robert Lee Turnbull, 46 of Willow Springs, MO, is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

According to court documents, a 4-year-old female told officers that Turnbull had touched her inappropriately on several occasions. Officers spoke with the mother and maternal grandmother who stated that they took the juvenile female to the emergency room to have her checked for signs of abuse. The grandmother stated that she had been worried about this in the past with her daughter but that it was 10 years prior and there have been no instances before that gave her suspicion. The mother stated that when she was in high school she had problems with Turnbul attempting to touch her.

Sgt. Warren Wiedemann of the Missouri State Highway See Assault on Page 2

MOST WANTED

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

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

Christena M. Schmitt, age 24 - Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She will be held without bond.

Eric M. Workman, age 30 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle-1st degree. His bond has been set at $50,0000.

Brenda P. Wilcox, age 48 - Wanted for class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. Her bond has been set at $4,500. (No Photo Available) Jodi B. Hart, age 42 Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of passing a bad check. She will be held without bond.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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Reed asked whether that was considering the size of 96X16 feet through space with folds 14 feet out, leading to an approximate two-foot overhang.

After more discussion on possibilities of the pavilion’s eventual configuration, Lewis told the mayor and council members she recently has taken two tours, one in Kentucky and another in Tennessee.

“You’d be surprised at the downtown areas and what it has done to theirs,” Lewis said. “They all had one, just about every town I went to, which was about 15 or 20. They all had open areas with farmers’ markets downtown - if it wasn’t farmers’ markets, they had other things going on, drew a lot of people downtown.”

Pictures have been taken of old railroad depots as well, Lewis said, to make the area jive with the railroad theme, since a railway used to run through that area.

Wade asked Lewis whether goals for the pavilion include running water and electricity.

Lewis replied those utilities would be ideal for nighttime activities.

Hand was asked about a water source. She reminded that there had been water provided to the greenbelt downtown, with the access to the supply near Southwest Baptist University.

“It sprung a big leak, and was all over the place,

and they just shut it off,” Hand said. These days, she continued, the original access to the water supply is under blacktop. “But we had talked about pulling out those junipers that create a mess, and get the bagworms, they’re just really ugly, and putting a whole new landscape in there.”

Hand said the Garden Club had discussed the matter, voted on it and decided that unless there is water available to take care of the trees until they get to a certain point of maturity, nothing can be changed.

Referring to the proposed pavilion, she said, water would be a necessity to a picnic area.

Lewis pointed out faucets are available, including on the downtown gazebo, which is not functioning. Hand said that faucet was shut off due to leakage.

Wade suggested it would not be difficult to tap into the Mtn. View Community Center and send water in the direction of the pavilion.

Lewis said the idea of a downtown restroom also has been mentioned to her.

“I know they have problems with them in the parks; however, there are a lot of people downtown and they’re constantly going in and asking the businesses if they can use their restroom.”

Lewis said her goal is to eventually build up the community with antique stores downtown, places that will bring in people. “While

their husbands are playing golf, the ladies can shop, she said.

That is a goal she has had set for a long time, Lewis said. “We have some, and we have plans for others, but we just need to make it look more feasible – and when we’re talking feasible, we’re talking about buildings, we’re talking about trash, we’re talking about yard sale signs that are left out by posts, buildings that are decaying.”

Lewis said she has been speaking with building owners, and if they can’t fix them, a group may be formed to help them.

“A couple of them have promised me they’re going to,” Lewis said. “We have one that has property with decrepit buildings and trees and stuff on it, and they have been talking among themselves about cleaning all that up,” The idea of getting those areas cleaned up, Lewis said, sort of gives the owners a push in the direction of sprucing up their areas, and she’s received promises that the building owners would try to have that done by Pioneer Days, Saturday, Sept. 27, in Mtn. View.

“We need the parking, we need the look and we need to be proud of our community,” Lewis said. “I just think that the business people need to go out in front of their buildings, and clean up in front of their buildings, and pull weeds.”

Lewis said she has been paying children who tend

to hang around the gazebo to pull weeds and sweep up trash, which keeps them away from the gazebo and out of trouble. The children have done a good job, she said, but more work is needed.

Asked whether she had spoken with anyone from the farmers’ market, Lewis said she had spoken to two women, both of whom told her they want to keep operating where they are for the time being.

Eventually, she said, there will be turnover and new people will join the market’s ranks. “I think that once the pavilion is put up, I think that people will come.”

Wade asked Lewis whether the idea is that extra parking will attract more people bringing items to that area.

“I know, I’m sure you guys do too, you pass by there a lot of times on Saturday morning, you won’t even stop because it’s too crowded,” Lewis pointed out.

Also, Lewis said, she would eventually like to attract Amish vendors, as she has observed in other communities.

Wade posed the question to City Administrator Mike Wake as to whether the necessary $3,000 was in the budget this year for the pavilion project.

Wake said there should be $3,700 available. “The big thing that Linda and I were talking about is that she’d like it done before Pioneer Days, and I don’t think that’s going to happen.”

Wake said the issue does

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has ordered the deployment of the Missouri National Guard as a result of the continued violence in Ferguson, MO, following the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer.

“Last night, Ferguson, Missouri experienced a very difficult and dangerous night as a result of a violent criminal element intent upon terrorizing the

community. As long as there are vandals and looters and threats to the people and property of Ferguson, we must take action to protect our citizens," Gov. Nixon stated.

"Following coordinated attacks last night both on civilians and law enforcement officers, I signed an executive order directing the Missouri National Guard to help restore peace and order in Ferguson.

The Guard's

immediate and limited responsibilities under the direction of Colonel Ron Replogle of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, are to provide protection, and ensure the safety of our Unified Command Center, which was the target last night of a coordinated attack.

The Guard will concentrate its resources on carrying out this limited mission."

"Missouri National Guard Brigadier General Gregory Mason will oversee Guard operations in Ferguson under the overall command of the Missouri State Highway Patrol."

"With these additional resources in place, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement will continue to respond appropriately to incidents of lawlessness and violence, and protect the civil rights of all

peaceful citizens to make their voices heard. We will not use a curfew tonight."

"Again, I join the people of Ferguson, and all Missourians, in strongly condemning the violent acts we saw last night, including the firing upon law enforcement officers, the shooting of a civilian, the throwing of Molotov cocktails, looting and a coordinated attempt to overrun the unified Command Center."

"We are all frustrated and looking for justice to be achieved regarding the shooting death of Michael Brown.

As the dual investigations continue into what happened nine days ago at Canfield Green, we must defend Ferguson from these violent interlopers so that the peaceful protests can operate in peace and the search for answers and justice can continue.”

Gov. Nixon deploys National Guard to Ferguson

Murder

in the Tyrrell home in close proximity to Jan Tyrrell's body. The lab reported that the DNA profile from Mark Porter's coffee cup was consistent with the DNA profile developed from the latex glove found in the Tyrrell home.

According to a probable cause statement, when officers arrived on scene at the Tyrrell house they discovered no forced entry into the home. They found several handwritten pages that someone had noted the possible value of silver coins with a face value of $1,336.60. One of these documents had an entry for $1,336.60 in silver coins that would be worth approximately $22,000.

During the investigation, officers found a latex glove on the floor of the finished basement that appeared to have been turned inside out as if done during removal from the wearer's hand.

Autopsy reports show that Jan Tyrrell died of blunt force trauma and Gary

From Page One Tyrrell died as a result of two gunshot wounds. During interviews, family members stated that Mark Porter was a friend of Gary's and had asked to borrow $250,000.

Mark Porter sold $1,321.10 of face value silver coins on May 2, 2014 in the amount of $18,531.40.

During the investigation, undercover detectives were able to obtain a coffee cup used and then abandoned by Mark Porter.

Gary Tyrell served as an adjunct Professor for Southwest Baptist University in Mountain View. Tyrell was scheduled to teach this past Friday afternoon. He taught U.S. History and Geography on the Mountain View campus.

SBU Director, Larry Price shared with the Standard after the May tragedy, “We learned of it twenty minutes before class started,” as he shared that the horrific tragedy left students and faculty dismayed.

“I knew him for 26 years,” shared Price. “The students loved him.”

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'Fill the Boot' for MDA Saturday, Aug. 30 “Fill the Boot for MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association” is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 30, in Mtn. View at four locations around the community.

Mtn. View Fire Chief Nick Heavrin said volunteers will accept donations at the four-way stop at Second Street and Highway 17, the stop sign in front of Arnold’s BBQ and Grill

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connection in the middle of the street and we need to move it over to the side,” Wake said.

“To move the line, we’re going to have to shut the power down to do that.”

City officials had been planning that project for this week, but have postponed it due to the heat. Wake said a new date may be scheduled by the end of this week.

He said he is hopeful that the electricity in that area will be shut down no longer that eight hours as the project, planned for the overnight hours, is completed.

Warnings will be issued ahead of time, before the power outages happen, via radio and Mtn. View’s Facebook page.

The water/sewer department has on its agenda this week to

and in front of Richards and Town and Country Supermarkets.

Collections are scheduled to begin 7:30 a.m. that day and continue until approximately 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Heavrin said.

“In previous years, we’ve collected about $2,800, and that’s our goal,” Heavrin said, and this all goes to MDA.”

From Page One tidy up manholes around town, Wake said, adding he is unsure of the specific locations.

“It’s root infiltration they’ll be cleaning out,” Wake explained, as trees have snuck their hidden bases into those spaces.

Throwing back to a subject discussed during the Monday, Aug. 11, Mtn. View City Council meeting, Wake said Bradford pear trees, dead ones, in the area of the berm to the east of the Mtn. View Community Center will be brought down, with a time yet to be scheduled.

As for a proposed pavilion to be built in that area, Wake said the issue will be up for public discussion at the next city council meeting, scheduled 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Council Chambers.

need to be discussed to make certain members of the community are OK with the plan Vandevort asked whether there is any way the project could include providing water to the greenbelt. Wake said he would have to research that issue.

David asked about property ownership, whether city officials know where the lines are and who owns that particular strip of land, the railroad area. That property is owned by the city, Lewis replied.

Back to the subject of the trees in that area, Lewis turned to Hand and asked, “The trees are coming down, are they not, Alice?”

“The trees are Bradford pears,” Hand replied.

“They’re an invasive tree.

They’re on the invasive list now, and they are very, very susceptible to wind damage and all kinds of problems.”

At one point and time, Hand said, everybody was planting them. These days everyone has come to realize they are covering up the woods and snuffing out native tree species, such as hickory, Oak and Ash. Now she said, efforts are being made to inform people that at one point, while once considered a landscape tree, now are everywhere whether anyone wants them or not.

“They are beautiful, and there’s no doubt about it,” Hand said. “When they’re blooming, they’re beautiful.”

The trees do not produce edible fruit, she continued, and what is produced is eaten by birds. “And you know what happens after the birds get them,” Hand pointed out.

“They go everywhere.”

On the berm downtown, Hand said, the trees are going to break and fall down. Some of them are diseased. She said no trees such as those trees, which are cultivars, have any real longevity to begin with.

“Those trees should come down, because they are invasive,” Hand said, “but the most important reason is because they won’t be there in five, 10 years, they’re going to be – they’re going to have one here and one there and half of them broke off, so if you’re going to have a plan to do a building, this is the perfect time to take them down.”

The garden club can landscape around either end of the 96-foot building, Hand said. “If the city wants to buy the material, we’ll help get it going, but we really don’t want to do anything on that area, because we need water.”

Several years ago, Lewis said, some bushes in the area were removed and a large amount of garbage was found underneath.

“These kids that I’ve been talking to are telling me that they are sleeping – there are 12 of them – they’re sleeping anywhere they can down around the building, which is problems, but some of them even have been sleeping out in that area, so we’ve got a lot of stuff that needs to be taken care of.”

Lewis reiterated she was speaking on behalf of the community’s business people, concerning cleanup of buildings. “It’s very

Jct. Hill

had the second lowest operating levy in the area.

The district felt that it was the time to pursue the tornado safe room for a number of reasons including a significant need of a shelter for their students, the cost effectiveness of the project at this time

Assault

Patrol Troop G conducted a voluntary polygraph of Turnbull. Prior to the polygraph, Turnbull denied all allegations of child molestation.

However when Sgt. Wiedemann indicated that there were signs

negative to a person coming to town to shop or look around” she said, to see some of those buildings and trash.

Lewis asked whether anyone had any questions.

Hand asked what sort of progress has been made toward community clean-up.

“I was here several months ago and, you know, there were a lot of discussion about it – people cleaning up their buildings and their homes, in front of their homes, so that their neighbors’ property value doesn’t decrease. Are we doing anything about it?”

Wade assured several places have been cleaned up, yet conceded, “There are several that are in process.” As of the time of the meeting, city officials concluded there were two properties in town going through litigation due to clean-up non-compliance.

When asked by Hand if the number was only two, Wade replied that those two were the only ones who said they were not going to do anything about their messes.

At that point, discussion was interrupted.

“Can people actually talk from the audience?” asked resident Gwen Reese, who complained about the backand-forth bantering. “I mean, isn’t there an agenda here?

Wade said they were ontopic with the agenda, as the conversation had been revolving around clean-up in the city.

“If people in the audience are talking, I might as well talk, you know?”

“You’re on the agenda, ma’am,” Wade replied.

“This is the subject that Linda brought up and we’re discussing her topic.”

“Yeah, but people from the audience, may under Roberts Rules of Order, may just say whatever they want? Reese asked.

“Yes,” Wade assured.

“When recognized.”

Resident John Musille, after being recognized by the mayor, asked whether the new addition would create another place for people to sleep or if it could be closed off at all.

Lewis said the police will have to go through the place at night and check it out periodically. “It’s going to be open, John,” she said. “I mean, they could go down through there with the light on their car and check it out and make sure nobody – it’s easy for them to sleep in the bushes between the library and the shrubs, and behind my building by that shed, but with that open-air pavilion, it will not be.”

Musille also offered suggestions on how to protect water sources and gave some examples. “We actually, they take the nozzles off the ones on the porch, because we had that happen,” Lewis replied.

Wade suggested putting the issue on the agenda for the next city council meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Council Chambers for public comment.

See a continuation involving a woman reproaching city crews for apparently paving her property, wintertime golfing and a vexation of vines in next week's publication.

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due to interest rates and a competitive bidding climate for construction.

"Once this storm shelter is complete parents and patrons can rest assured that they have done all that is possible to ensure each child that attends here is safe," concluded Dern.

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

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Upcoming Events Smotherman Family Reunion Aug. 31 The Smotherman Family Reunion will be held on Suday, August 31st. Meat, beverages and paperware will be provided. Please bring a side dish and dessert. All friends and family are invited to attend. The reunion will be held on family farm off T Highway in Teresita. The meal will be served at 12 noon.

Shannon County 4-H to hold informational meeting All interested youth, parents and volunteers are invited to an informational meeting concerning the new Shannon County 4-H club, to be held on Thursday, September 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Eminence.

Club leaders and extension agent(s) will provide information on the requirements for participating in the club as a youth or volunteer. The plans for the club’s first year will also be presented, along with ideas for the future.

The Shannon County 4-H club has been formed to provide boys and girls of Shannon County and the surrounding areas with opportunities to learn leadership, community service, and other life skills through hands-on activities led by dedicated volunteers.

The goal is to empower youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults by teaching youth that they: • are powerful members of society through community service.

• and caring adults can work as partners to better themselves through different experiences.

• can enjoy learning as a lifelong process.

Anyone in grades 3rd-12th grade are invited to join. 4-H members are required to have an adult accompany them to the meetings. Monthly meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month. Project meeting will be held at different times throughout the year.

Shannon County 4-H club has a fee of $30 per child per year. A scholarship program for children requiring assistance is in the development stages.

Contact Debra Henk, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, 573-546-7515; Barry & Lindsay Crouse, 417-932-4544; Mike and Katy Bill, 573-226-1381; or log onto www. facebook.com/ShannonCo4H.

Strike Zone Fall Bowling Leagues starting soon

The Strike Zone Fall Bowling Leagues will begin in the month of August. Monday Nite Ladies will begin August 11th; Tuesday Nite Men’s will begin August 26th; Wednesday Nite Mix will begin in September; and Thursday Nite Mix will begin August 14th. Teams are needed on all leagues. For more information call 417-934-2050 and leave a message if no answer.

Booth applications being accepted for Fall Festival The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is now accepting booth applications for its Fall Festival event on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The chamber has applications on the website, www.willowspringsmochamber.com or you can pick them up at the office at 900 West Main (in City Hall). For more information you can call the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce office at 417-469-5519 or you can contact us by e-mail: willowspringschamber@gmail.com

Free informational workshops in Aug. at OzSBI Many people dream of starting their own business, espeically 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.

The workshop is offered on Thursday, August 28 and Septmeber 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., October 16 from 2-4 p.m. and Novemeber 20 from 6-8 p.m. The workshops will be held at the Ozark Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) facility, 408 Washington Avenue, West Plains. Please register for workshops 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

Coming to the Avenue in October Night of the Living Dead is scheduled to be performed at the Avenue Theater in West Plains. The performance is to take place October 24th, October 25th, October 31st and November 1st.

Auditions will take place August 25th and August 26th at 6:30 p.m. Watch for more information.

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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Aug. 20th

Thursday Aug. 21st

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Hillbilly Hometown ‘Tough Mudder’ -

Another crowd pleaser was the Hillbilly Hometown ‘Tough Mudder’ Contest. First place was awarded to Wade Marriot and Matthew Orchard who completed the course with the fastest time. Second place was awarded to Chase Yarber and Josh Roberts, pictured above, who received many cheers and laughter as they rolled one team member across the finish line. The event was sponsored by Signal/Scrivenor Oil Company.

Mark your calendars

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Wednesday, August 20th 7:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Puzzles at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Contact Teresa Waggoner at 417-469-4092 for more information.

12:30 p.m.

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

Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare 5:00 p.m.

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

6:30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAM) 503 E. Main Street Willow Springs. For information call 417-469-0018 or 417-855-9113.

8:00 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m.

Al Anon

(Help for friends & families of alcoholics) Monday - 7:00 p.m.

Mtn. View Presbyterian Church 205 E. 2nd Street 417-247-7146 or 417-247-0566

at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550 for info Thursday, August 21st 7:00 a.m.

- Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Mountain View Rotary Club to meet at Ron’s Family Restaurant 9:00 a.m.

- Arthritis Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m.

- Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Arthritis Exercises at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:30 a.m.

Senator Clair McCaskill’s representative will be available for public input 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the 1st floor of the Ferguson Building.

11:00 a.m.

- Puzzles at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Group to meet at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, located at 1551 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains. Call 417-255-9724 or 417-255-0542 for more info 12:30 p.m.

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

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

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

5:30 p.m.

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

Yoga Classes at the Mountain View United Methodist Church.

Call 417-247-7153 for more information.

6:30 p.m.

Beginner Line Dancing Classes at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center 7:30 p.m.

Advanced Line Dancing at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center

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Friday, August 22nd 417-469-0209 for info 7:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl View Senior Center Scouts to meet at Hut, 11:00 a.m.

409 N. Pine Street in - Puzzles at the Mtn. View Mountain View. For more Senior Center information call Joyce Dixon - Willow Springs Library at 417-934-2394.

Storytime. Call the Library at - Yoga Classes at the MV 417-469-3482 United Methodist Church. for information.

Call 417-247-7153 12:30 p.m. for more information.

- Shuffleboard Games at - Zumba at the Mountain Mtn. View Senior Center View Community Center, - Hand to Foot Card instructed Game at th

by Mary Zitter-Newman Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Mountain View group of Skating & Open gym at the Narcotics Anonymous will Mtn. View Family Youth meet at the Mountain View Center until 10:00 p.m Christian Church, located For more information on South Highway 17, in the call 417-934-5437. basement. For questions call $3 admission per child Tonya at 417-362-0494.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Liberty High School Football. Mountain View Al-Anon will First game of the season meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. against Caruthersville at the First Presbyterian Saturday, August 23rd Church, located at 205 East 7:00 a.m.

2nd Street in Mountain View, Mountain View Farmers MO. For more information Market at West Park call 417-934-2682.

7:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 26th Willow Springs Farmers 7:00 a.m.

Market at Booster Field.

Coffee & Billards at the 10:00 a.m.

Mtn. View Senior Center Art Flea Market fundraiser 10:00 a.m. for the Willow Springs Arts Arthritis Exercises at the Council 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mtn. View Senior Center 2nd floor of the Ferguson 12:00 p.m.

Building. Donations - Mountain View Chamber of accepted Friday August Commerce luncheon at the 22nd 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Mountain View Community Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Center. Call 417-934-2794 Contact Barbara Nyden at for more information.

417-855-0505.

- Willow Springs Chamber of 7:00 p.m.

Commerce. Call MSU-WP presents Six 417-469-5519 or Appeal, a cappella music 417-252-0918 for info that spans the decades 12:30 p.m. and will delight audiences - Shuffleboard Games at of all ages at the West Mtn. View Senior Center Plains Civic Center Theater.

- Hand to Foot Card Admission $8, Free for those Game at the 13 years and under or with a Mtn. View Senior Center valid BearPass ID. Call U/CP 4:30 p.m. at 255-7966 for details.

Tumbling at the Mtn. View Sunday, August 24th Family Youth Center until 8:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m. For Willow Springs Alcoholics more information Anonymous and Al-Anon call 417-934-5437. meetings at the Sacred 5:30 p.m.

Heart Church. Call 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl 417-469-5550 for more info Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 Monday, August 25th N. Pine Street in Mountain 7:00 a.m.

View. For more information Coffee & Billards at the call Joyce Dixon Mtn. View Senior Center at 417-934-2394.

9:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

- Zumba at the Water Aerobics, 6:00 p.m.

Mtn. View Senior Center to 7:00 p.m. at the Willow - Aerobics at the Springs Municipal Pool.

Mtn. View Senior Center Contact Bree or Kyra at 10:00 a.m.

417-469-1537 for info Swedish Weaving Class at 6:30 p.m. the Mtn. View Senior Center Country Dance at the Mtn. 12:30 p.m.

View Community Center Shuffleboard Games at 8:00 p.m.

Mtn. View Senior Center Mountain View A.A. group 5:00 p.m. meets at the Presbyterian Yoga Class at the Learning Church in the basement.

Station in the Ferguson The church is located at 205 Building, 5:00 p.m.

East 2nd Street in to 6:30 p.m. Call Mountain View

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USDA seeks applications for grants to increase economic opportunity and improve quality of life in rural areas Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications for grants that will be awarded to organizations to provide

critical financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop and strengthen their capacity to carry out housing, community facilities and

Fixing the Border Crisis Like you, I have watched and read news reports on the surge of unaccompanied children from Central America who are arriving in record numbers in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. These young people are making this dangerous passage through Mexico assisted by smugglers and then entering the United States. Make no mistake about it, the crisis at our southern border is directly connected to President Obama’s refusal to enforce current immigration laws.

On July 31, 2014 the House of Representatives was scheduled to be out of session. However, House Republicans were committed to passing thoughtful, but firm legislation to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into our country.

The United States Senate had already left Washington for the August break without passing legislation to secure the border. President Obama was busy holding a press conference saying how Congress was unwilling to work with him. All the while House Republicans were working to craft policies that would fix the border crisis.

The House of Representatives ended up passing H.R. 5230, The Secure the Southwest Border Supplemental Appropriations of 2014. This legislation would secure the border, require enforcement of current immigration laws and close loop holes that prevented the deportation of illegal immigrants. The legislation would meet the immediate needs at the U.S.-Mexico border and would reimburse states that deploy National Guard units to the border. It is important to note that H.R. 5230 was fully paid for through reductions to existing federal funds and will not result in one penny of new spending. Additionally, the House of Representatives passed legislation to prohibit President Obama from issuing Executive Orders to grant amnesty to large groups of illegal immigrants.

These two pieces of immigration-focused legislation are supported by the Constitution and the Rule of Law. House Republicans are for abiding by the Constitution and recognize that Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 enumerates the power of establishing a “uniform process of naturalization” to the Congress. In the enumerated powers of the President, there is no mention of having a say in establishing a process for naturalization. The creation of all laws is left to Congress.

The Constitutional power given to the President is to fairly implement the law. My colleagues and I in the House of Representatives will continue holding President Obama accountable for enforcing our laws.

The crisis along our southern border is a direct result of President Obama’s refusal to enforce federal immigration laws. If current practices continue, more and more people will continue to illegally enter the United States. It is my hope that leaders in the Senate will consider the legislation passed by the House of Representatives that would stop the flow of illegal immigrants at our Southern border and make President Obama enforce current immigrant laws.

community and economic development projects.

"Many rural nonprofits often need capital and technical assistance to carry out their missions," Vilsack said. "These grants will provide both of these components through local and regional organizations that are experts at delivering such services."

USDA is making nearly $6 million available to qualified organizations under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI).

Recipients must be nonprofit organizations, lowincome rural communities, or federally recognized tribes.

Intermediary organizations are required to provide matching funds at least equal to the RCDI grant. The grants do not go directly to business recipients but rather through qualified intermediaries.

The deadline for submitting RCDI applications is November 12, 2014.

Applications must be submitted to the USDA Rural Development state office where the applicant's headquarters are located.

More information about the program and how to apply is available on page 47427 of the August 13, 2014 Federal

Register.

Here is an example of how the RCDI program is helping rural communities. The Western Maine Community Action Program (WMCAP) has received several RCDI grants in recent years to help low-and very-lowincome seniors maintain their independence and remain in their homes through the Keeping Seniors Home Program. Started in 2004, this program has served nearly 3,000 lowincome senior homeowners in Maine. WMCAP is also working on a regional job creation plan to train energy auditors, private contractors, and other community partners to provide additional support services to Maine's elderly rural citizens.

President Obama's historic investments in rural America have made our rural communities stronger.

Under his leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities.

State releases July 2014 General Revenue Report

State Budget Director Linda Luebbering announced today that July 2014 net general revenue collections increased 6.5 percent compared to July 2013, from $481.4 million last year to $512.9 million this year.

GROSS COLLECTIONS BY TAX TYPE Individual income tax collections • Increased 9.2 percent for the year, from $341.9 million last year to $373.4 million this year.

Sales and use tax collections • Decreased 0.2 percent for the year from $151.3 million last year to $150.9 million this year.

Corporate income and corporate franchise tax collections • Decreased 7.2 percent for the year, from $18.6 million last year to $17.2 million this year.

All other collections • Increased 32.6 percent for the year, from $15.4 million last year to $20.4 million this year.

Refunds • Increased 7.3 percent for the year, from $45.6 million last year to $49.0 million this year.

Director Luebbering also noted the General Revenue Fund borrowed $200 million from the Budget Reserve Fund for cash flow purposes. The funds will be repaid before the Constitutional deadline of May 15, 2015.

Color Me For CASA 5K Run The 37th Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will be bringing lots of Color to West Plains on Saturday, September 27th!

Early Registration ends August 31, 2014 - $30 Individual, $125 Team of 5 ($25 each additional team member).

T-Shirts can only be guaranteed with EARLY REGISTRATION. Late Registration begins September 1, 2014 - $40 Individual, $175 Team of 5 ($25 each additional team member).

Registration Packets may be picked up on Friday, September 26th between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Please call Elaine McGee at 417-255-2100 or Judy Hansmann at 417-293-4184.

All proceeds will benefit the 37th Circuit CASA.

Common Core Progress Underway

During the 2014 legislative session, House Bill 1490 was truly agreed to and finally passed and signed into law by the Governor on July 14. The next step is to assemble working groups to establish new educational standards.

House Bill 1490 requires that work groups, consisting of 32 members total, be formed in an effort to focus on and improve Missouri Learning Standards (MLS), as well as academic performance standards in the areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and History and Government.

Two work groups will be established for each educational subject. One focuses on K - 5, and the other grades 6 - 12. In addition, each work group will include parents and education professionals that specialize in that field of education. This allows parents to have an active role in their children’s education, while also allowing educators the opportunity to help create standards which they feel children should meet.

Appointed members may serve more than one work group.

However, in accordance with House Bill 1490, education professionals must have at least 10 years experience in the workgroup’s subject area, and be a Missouri resident for a minimum of three years.

Members of the work groups will be appointed by the President Pro Tem and Speaker of the House, the Governor and Lt. Governor, the Commissioner of Higher Education, and the State Board of Education.

Schools statewide have been implementing MLS standards, including Common Core, for the subjects of English and Mathematics for the past three years. However, these new educational benchmarks for all subjects will be incorporated fully in the 2016-17 school year.

If you are interested in applying for the Common Core Work Groups, and aiding in making a difference in the educational future of our Missouri children, visit the following link in order to fill out and submit the application form: http://www.senate.mo.gov/14info/members/d33/ CommonCore.htm In other news, many of my constituents from the 33rd Senatorial District have raised questions about the Department of Mental Health’s Access Crisis Hotline Services and its service area.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health website provides a wealth of knowledge for those that feel they may need services provided or even information about a crisis you may be experiencing. Mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will discuss your crisis with you, as well as aid you in deciding the best course of action to take. This includes: supportive and understanding phone conversations, face-to-face interventions, next-day appointments with a health professional or other alternative services that best suits the individual.

Access Crisis Intervention Hotlines are available statewide. Citizens of the 33rd Senatorial District who are experiencing a crisis should contact MOCARS ACI hotline at 1-800-356-5395. For a list of facilities and hotlines in your county, click and visit http://dmh.mo.gov/mentalillness/ progs/acinumbers.htm.

In addition to contact information, the Missouri Department of Mental Health website provides a vast amount of information and knowledge about crises that you or a loved one may be experiencing. This ranges from fact sheets about depression, drug and alcohol abuse, anxiety, gambling addictions, and sexual abuse, to facilities, behavioral health tools, programs and services that provide you with every opportunity to receive the assistance you may need.

For more information about concerns for you, family members or friend’s mental health, please click and visit the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s webpage. http:// dmh.mo.gov/mentalillness/progs/acimap.htm.

For emergencies or immediate assistance, dial 911 or visit your local emergency room.

It is always a priority of mine to provide the information that my constituents find important. I want everyone to have this information should they ever need it.

As always, I appreciate it when groups from around Missouri and from our community back home come to visit me at the Capitol, however during interim I may be in district. If you would like to arrange a time to come and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office at (573) 751-1882.

'Paint the Town Purple'

The American Cancer Society will “Paint the Town Purple” in celebration of its annual Relay For Life event. On August 17-August 22nd 2014, Relay For Life volunteers will be contacting area groups, churches, and businesses to encourage community members to form teams for the Relay For Life of Howell County. This is the community’s opportunity to join the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event. Additionally, businesses and residents can show their support in the fight against cancer by decorating their business and homes in purple.

This year’s Relay For Life of Howell County will be held at West Plains Elementary School Track on September 13th from Noon-Midnight.

For more information on Relay For Life please contact Aimee Hilt at 417-372-1851 or ahilt2009@gmail.com or Ashley Walker at 417-293-9507or arwalker@centurytel. net

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Death Notices Virginia S. Chrisman My dear “Mommie Dinda” (my baby girl’s attempt to say Virginia) went to her Heavenly reward on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.

Others in the family called her “G” or “Gigi”. Virginia Staker Chrisman was a

woman of sweet, simple faith. She would ask the Lord to help her with threading her needle which she used so adeptly to sew beautiful clothes for her family. Some of us affectionately called her “glam girl” for she enjoyed dressing up fancy and even made some of her own jewelry.

Virginia started teaching in a one room school house in West Virginia when she was just seventeen. She later graduated with a teaching degree from University of Kentucky in Lexington. It was there that she met her husband-to-be, Richard (Dick), who was the love of her life. They were married for fifty-eight years until he went to be with the Lord in 2004. What a blessed reunion they must be having now! Virginia went on to teach primarily in elementary school in six different states over a period of more than forty years. At a reunion she attended in Kermit, West Virginia, about fifteen years ago, former students were flocking to her to tell her how much they loved her as a teacher.

Although she enjoyed teaching, Virginia’s real love was music. She sang in her church choir, but

primarily she loved playing the piano. Though she could read music, she especially enjoyed playing by ear.

We all considered it to be a special gift from God. I remember once as a child when we had been shopping and had heard a song from a jewelry box. Though she had never heard the song before, she came home and played it all complete with accompaniment. She played piano professionally on occasion, but volunteered as well at churches, nursing homes and in other settings.

She also was blessed with giftings in drama and creative writing. Virginia wrote many children’s stories, most notably in story about her memorable childhood cat “Tommy Nip,” short for “Sir Thomas Neptune.” I remember my mother as being a wonderful cook. I will never forget her fried chicken, her cornbread and cornbread dressing, her banana and spice cakes, pies and cobblers and her pancakes.

Virginia has a number of relatives still in West Virginia and elsewhere, most notably her beloved brother Don and his sons Doug, Will and Noah and their families. Many, many are already with the Lord including Richard, Erika, Moma and Daddy Staker (Nada and Fredrick), Hazel, Patsy, Lynn and Virginia’s brothers Fred, Norman, Zane and Bob. It’s just me, Virginia’s daughter, still here in Mountain View, MO. My mother was endowed with gracious, loving spirit and will be missed and always remember by her family and friends.

My thanks go out to all the ladies who served as her caregivers during the last years of her life including Carla, Mary, Debbie, Anne, Jenny, Debi, Sandy, Alyce and Erika. Thanks also to all the folks from Riverways Hospice. Special

Clydine Hilda Fox thanks as well to Virginia’s neighbors for their kindness as well as the manager and also the maintenance man at Brookview Senior Apartments where she lived over five years until she moved in with me this past spring. Since moving to Missouri, Virginia’s church (Central Christian Church in Huntington, West Virginia) has remained faithful to pray for her; she enjoyed the efforts of the women’s ministry of the church in sending her cards and letters.

I also want to extend my appreciation to the folks at Duncan Funeral Home for being so accommodating in the planning of her out of state burial. Thanks also to Paul Parsons and Margaret King from Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home in Richmond, Kentucky for their willingness to stand in free of charge as the required licensed funeral directors.

I would be remiss if I did not mention all the wonderful folks at the Mountain View Senior Center, their director and the Meals on Wheels program and all those who cooked, served up and delivered meals so faithfully through ice and snow. My mom sure appreciated her meals and also receiving the little holiday crafts and special gifts.

We were thankful for the special arrangements which SMTS made to transport Virginia when she moved from her apartment to my home. I appreciate Bub Smotherman at “Creations Especially for you” for his willingness to work with me on prearranging a flower order.

Graveside services were held Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, KY with Pastor Glen Birkett officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com

Clydine Hilda Fox was born December 17, 1955 at Washington, MO the daughter of Clyde Fox and Hilda Matilda (Laubinger) Fox. She passed away August 6, 2014 at Springfield, MO at the age of 58 years.

She was preceded in death by parents Clyde and Hilda Fox; one daughter Tonya Fay Effler; and one brother David Fox. Clydine is survived by one son Jonathan Dwayne McKee; one daughter Misty Dawn Holcombe and husband Luke of Birch Tree, MO; three brothers James Clyde Fox of St. Clair, MO,

Plains, MO and Jason Shane Struckhoff of Troy, IL; her mother Addie Ruth Seaman of Winona, MO; six grandchildren Billy Lay, II of Winona, MO, Brian Lay and wife Ashley of Winona, MO, Shana Lay of Winona, MO, Kiersten Little of West Plains, MO, Xander Lay of West Plains, MO and Jack Struckhoff of Troy, IL; three great grandchildren Harper Lay, Bristol Lay, and Carson Voorhies and a host of other family and friends.

Shirley attended school in Winona, MO, Walden, CO, and St. Louis, MO. Shirley operated a babysitting service, and later owned and operated Beard’s Elevator Tavern in Troy, IL. She also worked as a waitress at the Standard Truck Stop in Troy, IL. Shirley moved to Millersburg, IL where she owned and operated Millersburg Gas and Grocery. She lived in Troy and Millersburg, IL for many years before returning to Winona, MO in 2000. After

returning to Winona, Shirley worked as a waitress at Buck -N- Billy’s in Winona and later worked with her son Billy Lay at his bar Banjo Bill’s.

Shirley enjoyed golfing, and being in the outdoors riding horses or 4-wheelers.

She enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas and Tunica. Shirley loved dancing, and she was known for her sense of humor and orneriness. She loved being around her friends and family. Shirley was a wonderful mother, and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services were held Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Bro. Otto Foust officiating. Interment was in Horner Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com

Inez Louise Miller, age 91, was born February 14, 1923 in Gladden Missouri to Orin Hurt and Eva Orleana Blake Hurt. She passed away Monday evening, August 11, 2014 with many of her loved ones by her side.

She was united in marriage to Roland L. Miller February 26, 1946. She was a faithful member of the Summersville Christian Church until she moved in 2009 to Edwardsville, Illinois.

She worked at Angelica uniform factory in Summersville for 38 years.

She helped Roland on the family farm.

Preceding in death is her beloved husband Roland, her mother and father Orin and Eva, brothers Norman, Erman and Dewayne, sisters Lucille Bilbrey and Ruby Morton, brother-in-law Harold Miller and sister-inlaw Jean Fleming.

She is survived by her

brother Ervin Royal Hurt and wife Christine of Granite City, Illinois; sister-in-law Sue Hurt of Edwardsville, Illinois and a host of nieces and nephews that she considered her children.

Funeral Services were Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 10 a.m. at

Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville, with Rev. Paul Hamm officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net

Inez Louise Miller

Thank You On behalf of the Bryan Watson family, we wish to thank all for the outpouring of love during his illness and the condolences after his passing.

For those who visited him in the hospital, called on his behalf, sent a card, or who attended the visitation or funeral, your expression made such a difference to our family. We will forever cherish the memories of Bryan and appreciate those who have and continue to give to the Bryan Watson Children’s Education Fund for his children at the West Plains Bank.

Sincerely, Logan, Gracie, Wanda, Greg, Julie, Stan and their families

enjoyed making quilts and loved spending time with her family.

She was a wonderful sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO with Bro. Archie Taylor officiating.

Interment was in Montier Cemetery in Montier, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com

Lawrence Hizer Young During is life Lawrence Lawrence Hizer Young the son of George William and worked hard to provide for his family, as a industrial mechanic, ran a county road grader, hauled cordwood.

He was a faithful member of the Summersville Assembly of God Church. He had a deep and abiding faith in his Savior.

His favorite thing was hunting, where it be a coon or possum, deer, turkey, squirrel, or any thing else, as long as he was in the woods. He could often be found up town visiting with friends. He never met a stranger, because he consider them friends. He was known for his kindness and Easter (Odom) Young was his generosity, often giving his born at White Bluff in Shannon abundance of garden produce County, Missouri on May to others.

20, 1916. Lawrence passed Preceding in death are his away at his home surrounded parents, George and Easter, by his loved ones on Tuesday his beloved wife Ersell, son and twin infant morning, August 12, 2014 Eugene sons, Herschel and Cerchel, making his age 98 years.

He was united in marriage daughters, Roberta and Almeta, to Ersell Lida Bridges October granddaugther Angela and 10, 1947 and they were blessed great granddaughter Topanga; with12 children, Delbert, brothers, Othel Leland, Edward Herschel, Cerchel, Juanita, Elzie, George Roland.

Surviving are his children, Ruthie, Larry (Lanny), Almeta, Eugene, Wanda, Glen, Roberta Delbert King and wife Diane of Shelton, Washington; and Alta (my baby).

Lawrence served in the Juanita Elfline and husband United States Army serving Melvin of Summersville, in World War II serving from Missouri; Ruthie James and October 20, 1941 to November husband Ray of Elk Creek, Missouri; Lawrence (Larry, 5, 1945.

Lanny) Young and wife Janet of Winona, Missouri; Wanda German and husband Dean of Hartshorn, Missouri; Glen Young of Summersville, Missouri; Alta James and husband David of Licking, Missouri, son-in-law Dennis Schneider and daughter-in-law Rita Young. He is also survived by brothers, Wayne Young and wife Olive of Summersville, Missouri, Ollie Dean Young of Antioch, California; Hershel Cordell Young of West Point,California, and sister Marjorie Neagle and husband Norman of Summersville, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Virginia Young and Betty Young .

He was much loved by many grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Services were Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Archie Taylor officiating.

Interment and Military Honors was in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net

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Shirley Vermillion Beard Shirley Ann Beard was born July 13, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, MO, one of the three children of Charles Elvie Vermillion and Addie Ruth (Brawley) Vermillion. She left this life to be with the Lord in heaven on August 12, 2014 at the Missouri University Rehabilitation Center in Mount Vernon, MO at the age of 65 years.

In 1968 she was united in marriage to James L. Lay II, in St. Louis, MO and to this union one son Billy S. Lay was born. In 1972, Shirley was united in marriage to Robert Lee Struckhoff in Troy, IL and to this union one son Jason Shane Struckhoff was born.

Shirley later married Danny Beard in Pocahontas, IL. Shirley was preceded in death by her father Charles Elvie Vermillion, one brother Steve Allen Vermillion and one sister Charlotte Vermillion.

She is survived by two sons Billy Shane Lay and wife Theresa of West

Mitchell Dean Fox and wife Shevion of Owensville, MO, and Daniel Edward Fox and wife Maureen of Montier, MO; two sisters Janet Edith Teague and husband James of Lyon, MO and Alice Fay Rosa and husband Walter of Mountain View, MO; 6 grandchildren Ashley Dawn McKee, Dustin Allen McKee, Tiffany Fay McKee, Faith Marie McKee, Elizabeth Fay Sisco, and Logan Luke Holcombe; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Clydine worked several years at the flooring mill in Birch Tree, MO. She

Apostolic Apostolic Evangelistic Center 404 WW Hwy., Mtn. View, MO

Church of God of Prophecy Summersville, MO 417-932-4559

Apostolic Temple Birch Tree, MO

Episcopal All Saints Episcopal 107S. Curry, West Plains 417-256-2215

Assembly of God Assembly of God Eminence, MO 573-226-5434 First Assembly of God Elm & Washington, Mtn. View 417-934-2324 Pine Hill Assembly of God Thomasville, MO 417-764-3699

Little Zion Baptist Church Hwy 60 to Trask, South on V Hwy, on right - 417-934-2613 Fundamental Bible Baptist Church Summersville, MO 417-932-4913 Oak Grove Baptist Church Y Hwy off 99 S. Birch Tree 573-292-3235

Baptist Birch Tree Baptist Birch Tree, MO 65438 573-292-3324

Valley Center Baptist Church Summersville, MO 417-932-4024

Chapel Hill Church W Hwy. Mtn. View 417-934-6971

Pioneer Baptist Church Hwy 60 E. Birch Tree, MO 573-292-3299

First Baptist Church Eminence, MO 573-226-3718 First Baptist Church Hwy 60, Mtn. View 417-934-2621 Pastor: Dr. John Noble First Baptist Church Summersville 417-932-4579,4877 Winona Christian N Hwy. 19, Winona 573-325-4616 Church of Christ Mtn. View Church of Christ 115 Ward Avenue (Next to Landmark Bank) Sunday Morning: 10:15am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 6:30pm Church of God First Church of God Pastor: Robin McCollough 205 E. 5th Street 417-934-2747 Sunday Morning: 10:30 a.m.

Oak Lawn Church of God Y Hwy. 12 mi. N of Mtn. View 417-932-4457 Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene 4th & Pine, Mtn. View Church of God of Prophecy Highway 99, Birch Tree, MO 573-292-3562 Pastors Gary & Millie Larsen Church of God of Prophecy Old Hwy. 60, Montier Sunday School - 10am Worship Service - 11am Sunday Night - 6:30pm Wednesday Bible Study - 7pm Pastor: Melvin Snethern

Catholic St John Vianney Catholic 808 St. Hwy. Y, Mtn. View, MO 417-934-2649 Mass Times: Sunday 10:30am Saturday 4:00pm St. Sylvester Catholic Hwy. 19, Eminence, MO 417-934-2649 Mass Times: Sunday 8:00am Saturday 7:30pm Christian Mountain View Christian Church Hwy. 17 South, Mtn. View 417-934-6843 Pastor Brian Ingalls Summersville Christian Summersville, 417-932-5200 Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Church, ELCA 291 Kentucky, West Plains, MO Broadway & Bypass 63 417-256-6685 Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 1051 Preacher Roe, West Plains 417-256-3407 Mennonite Berea Mennonite Community 2mi N of FF Hwy off 60 at Birch Tree 573-292-3018 Methodist Birch Tree United Methodist Birch Tree, MO 573-226-3670 Services: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Julie Sanders Pleasant Grove United Methodist Teresita, MO - 417-770-6731 Pastor: Andrew Sanders Services: 9:00 a.m.

Mtn. View United Methodist 609 E. 5th Street, Mtn View Pastor: Andrew Sanders

Pentecostal Faith Bible Chapel Pastor Garry Donn Clemens, Sr. W. Hwy. 60, Mtn. View 573-953-1330 Pentecostal Church of God East 3rd Street, Mtn. View 417-934-0909, Rev. Gary Rowden Blackpond Church HC3 Box 154-B, Birch Tree, MO 417-764-3264 County Line Penecostal Hwy 99, 8 mi. S of Birch Tree 573-292-3600 Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church 205 East 2nd Street, Mtn View Morning Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Diane Cooke AA Meeting in Basement, every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

Seven Day Adventist Seventh Day Adventist 314 N. Walnut, Willow Springs 417-469-2090 or 417-259-3585 Others: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 300 East Third Street Mountain View, MO Sacrament - 10:00 a.m.

417-934-0715 Grace Believers Church 8357 CR 3140, Mtn. View Sunday School-10am Sunday Worship-11am Sunday Evening-6pm Wednesday Evening-6pm Daniel Woolsey Clear Springs Church Y Hwy, 15 mi N of Mtn View Glorybound Community Church Corner of CR 2980 & 1950, Hutton Valley, MO Sunday School 10 am, Worship 11 am, Sunday 5:00 pm, Thursday 6:00 pm Steve Sinor 417-274-4052 Pilgrim Rest Community Church OO Hwy. off 60 East Forest Dell Community Church 6 miles S on 17, 1 mi East on 2660 Gravel Ridge Community Church 8807 CR 2960, Mtn. View Sun 9:30am/Wed 7pm Church of God N Hwy. Pomona, 417-256-8990 Sat-11 am, Pastor: George Edmontson VIctory Chapel Peace Valley, MO Services: 9:45 Nolan & Lillian Wilkins

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Howell County Sheriff ’s reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Howell County Sheriff ’s Office and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

INCIDENTS Tuesday, August 12, 2014 A male subject reported that some items had been taken from his farm at CR 3940 in Mountain View, MO. The investigation is on-going.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Deputy Jason Long was dispatched to State Route PP for a report of a stolen firearm at this location. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who advised that he discovered this morning that someone unknown had entered into a vehicle belonging to him parked on his property and took a Ruger bolt action .22 magnum rifle out of the vehicle. The matter is still under investigation at this time and will be forwarded to the investigative division as well.

Deputy Paul Bradshaw was dispatched to CR 9180 in West Plains, MO, for a report of domestic assault. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the male victim and he advised he had been hit by his wife several times with her first.

She had left the residence prior to arrival and he did not want to pursue charges against her.

Captain Jared Peterman conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 63 near Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply with a gray 2005 Dodge truck. As a result the driver, Matthew Brent Keith, 19 of Hartville, MO, was issued a citation through the Fine Collection Center for failure to stop for steady red signal.

Captain Jared Peterman conducted a traffic stop on CR 1770 at Galloway Park with a black 1997 Chevrolet passenger car. As a result the driver, Steven Charles Phelps was arrested and later released on a citation for driving while suspended. Phelps is to appear in court on 10-14-14.

Thursday, August 14, 2014 Captain Jared Peterman conducted a traffic stop on Sunset Terrace with a tan 1999 Chevrolet minivan. As a result, the driver, Roger Lowell Pecsok, 61 of West Plains, MO, was issued a citation through the Fine Collection Center for failure to register a motor vehicle.

Deputy Rick Fox spoke with a male subject in reference to a report of stealing. He stated someone had broken into his residence located at CR 6300 in West Plains, MO, and stole numerous items belonging to him.

An investigation is on-going.

Captain Jared Peterman conducted a traffic stop on State Route AB in West Plains, MO, with a red 2008 Chevrolet truck. As a result the driver, Casey Joe Hicks, 38 of Pomona, MO, was issued two citations for failure to register a motor vehicle and failure to maintain financial responsibility. Hicks is to appear in court on 10-14-14.

Friday, August 15, 2014 Deputy Paul Bradshaw conducted a traffic stop at Gibson and Porter Wagoner on a Subaru WRX for displaying an auxiliary light other than white, amber or yellow. A computer check of the driver, Richard P. Besse, showed his operator’s status was suspended for an instate failure to appear. He was arrested and transported to the Howell County Jail where he was booked and released with a citation. He is to be in court on 9-15-14.

A male subject reported that over night someone drove into his fence located at CR 8620 in West Plains, MO, causing property damage. It was determined to be a motor vehicle accident and the MSHP was notified.

COMMITMENTS Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Jason David Hill, 30 of Hollister, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-1014 for time served.

Friday, August 8, 2014 James Thomas Merkerson, 27 of Willow Springs, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-10-14 for time served.

Friday, August 15, 2014 Terry Lynn Burnett, 48 of West Plains, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-17-14 for time served.

Kanaan Jacob Boyd, 21 of Birch Tree, MO, was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-17-14 for time served.

ARRESTS Friday, August 8, 2014 Terry Lynn Burnett, 48 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI-drugs intoxication. He was released on 8-10-14 for time served.

The Standard News Monday, August 11, 2014 Waylon Cole McAlister, 31 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon. He is currently being held without bond.

Dustin Allen Bennett, 26 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for DWI-alcohol intoxication; leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident; driving while revoked/ suspended. He is currently being held on a $3,500 bond.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Andrea Nicole Madison, 28 of Malden, MO, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County Warrant for distribution/delivery/manufacture/produce/attempt a controlled substance. She was transferred to Cape Girardeau on 8-16-14.

Nicholas Deleno Doolittle, 28 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on an Organ County Warrant for driving while revoked/suspended and exceeding the posted speed limit. He bonded out on 8-12-14.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Sheila M. Rizer, 38 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Platte County Warrant for 5 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She was transferred to another facility on 8-15-14.

Christi Ann Fields, 42 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing; resisting or interfering with arrest and assault on a law enforcement officer-2nd degree. She is currently being held on a $4,500 bond.

William Michael Sanders, 29 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 8-1314 and is to appear in court on 8-18-14.

Douglas James Hodges, 20 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for resisting or interfering with arrest. He bonded out on 8-14-14 and is to appear in court on 9-8-14.

Cody Allen Wilson, 24 of Koshkonong, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear and a West Plains Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 8-14-14 and is to appear in court on 9-2-14.

Steven C. Phelps, 44 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for driving while revoked/suspended. He was released with a citation on 8-13-14.

Christena Marie Schmitt, 24 of Moody, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation/ parole violation. She is currently being held without bond.

Thursday, August 14, 2014 Billy Joe Tarlton, 35 of Winona, MO, was arrested on

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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

Susan Nicole McInturff, 32 of Harrison, AR, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. She bonded out on 8-14-14 and is to appear in court on 9-8-14.

Tammy Sue Frazier, 46 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for passing a bad check. She is currently being held on a $255.81 bond.

Friday, August 15, 2014 Erik Lawrence Hockenberry, 39 of Salem, MO, was arrested on a Shannon County Warrant for unlawful use of a weapon. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond.

Ronald Lee Bochman,, 46 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 8-16-14 and is to appear in court on 8-25-14.

Robert Lee Turnbull, 46 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of statutory sodomy-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

William Ray Stark, 24 of Viola, AR, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for fugitive from out of state.

He is currently being held on a $40,000 bond.

Curtis Lee Drake, 51 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a West Plains PD Warrant for burglary-1st degree and misdemeanor stealing. He was transferred to Texas County on 8-15-14.

Robert Paul Besse, 37 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for DWR/S for failure to maintain financial and misdemeanor failure to appear. He was booked and released on 8-15-14.

Saturday, August 16, 2014 Adam Leslie Bennington, 29 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-1st degree and 5 counts of felony stealing. He is currently being held on a $35,000 bond.

Sunday, August 17, 2014 Joseph Martin O’Brien, 36 of Ravenden Springs, AR, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for fugitive from out of state. He is currently being held without bond.

Sandra Ann Bennett, 53 of Caulfield, MO, was arrested for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana. She was issued a roadside citation and released on 8-17-14.

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

ARRESTS David A. Hiltibran, 26 of Tecumseh, MO, was arrested on Sunday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. in Ozark County for felony Greene County Warrant for domestic assault and a misdemeanor Greene County Warrant for resisting an officer and a misdemeanor Springfield PD Warrant for fraud. He was taken to the Ozark County Jail where he is being held on bond.

Amber L. Hiltibran, 30 of Tecumseh, MO, was arrested on Sunday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. in Ozark County for misdemeanor Greene County Warrant for driving while intoxicated. She was taken to the Ozark County Jail where she is being held on bond.

Douglas M. Patterson, 25 of Buffalo, MO, was arrested on Sunday, August 10th at 3:44 p.m. in Howell County for misdemeanor Oregon County Warrant for drug paraphernalia; driving while suspended; exceeding posted speed limit 11 to 15 and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond.

Seth M. Bryson, 23 of Houston, MO, was arrested on Monday, August 11th at 8:50 a.m. in Texas County for felony parole absconder warrant through the Board of Probation and Parole in Jefferson City-originally under supervision for burglary. He was taken to the Texas County Sheriff's Office where he is being held without bond.

Andrew S. Calhoun, 45 of Mtn. Grove, MO, was arrested on Monday, August 11th at 9:15 a.m. in Howell County for felony warrant for child support; misdemeanor warrant for failure to display license plates. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond.

Sheila M. Rizer, 38 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on Wednesday, August 13th at 7:44 p.m. in Howell County for misdemeanor warrant Platte County for failure to appear.

She was taken to the Howell County Jail where she is being held on bond.

Michael P. Gimple, 36 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on Sunday, August 17th at 12:34 p.m. in Shannon County for felony possession of methamphetamine; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to display front plate and resisting arrest. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he was later released.

ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Tuesday, August 12th at 5:40 p.m. in Ozark County on U.S. Hwy. 160, 2 miles West of Caulfield, MO. According to reports a 1999 Harley-Davidson XL1200S, operated by Charles B. Barrett, 55 of West Plains, MO, was travelling Westbound when he failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the centerline and struck a 1999 Dodge Ram, operated by Dewayne L. Williams, 47 of Caulfield, MO, head-on. Barrett was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, MO, and was pronounced deceased by Dr. Loveland. The surviving driver was tested as required by law. The accident was investigated by Cpl. N.J. Britt and assisted by Sgt. L.S. Elliott and the Ozark County Sheriff's Department. This is the 18th fatality for Troop G compared to only 14 this time last year.

Friday, August 15, 2014 Justin P. Hays, 31 of Carrollton, TX, was issued a citation for speeding.

Sunday, August 17, 2014 Adam Nicholas German, 35 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for assault-3rd degree.

INCIDENTS Monday, August 11, 2014 MVPD was dispatched to Third Street for a report of a burglary at Ken's Goodstuff. A report was taken and investigation is on-going.

Officers were dispatched by 911 to Walmart parking lot for a possible domestic. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with parties involved.

A male subject came to the office and completed a complaint form regarding harassment that had occurred at Mtn. View Elementary Open House.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Officers were advised of a dog at large, spoke with both parties, charges did not want to be pressed. Owner of the animal advised they would take better care of keeping the animal in their yard.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 MVPD responded to Third Street. Reporting party stated that a white male was hitting the door and windows. Report was taken.

Officers were advised of damage/vandalism done to areas of the SBU campus. Statement was taken from a female subject who oversees the property. Photographs were taken of the damage/vandalism.

Thursday, August 14, 2014 MVPD took a report about two individuals that had swerved into the wrong side of Elm Street and were causing problems for the reporting party.

Officers were advised of a window broken out of a vehicle parked at the Mtn. View Elementary school. It was not determined whether the damage was intentional or accidental.

Friday, August 15, 2014 Officers located vandalism to Ron's Restaurant, Ozark Trading Post and City of Mountain View property.

Saturday, August 16, 2014 The youth softball shed was vandalized.

Report of drug paraphernalia located in Casey's parking lot. Item was recovered by the store clerk.

Sunday, August 17, 2014 Report of individuals at the softball field and had vandalized the property. Individuals were found, information gathered for referral.

Officers responded to Vet's Park in reguards to a noise complaint. Reporting party stated that there were several people playing basketball at the park. The park was empty upon arrival.

Officers were advised by 911 to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle from Willow Springs possibly heading this direction. Officers were advised that it was a 1994 maroon Ford Ranger. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

Officers were advised of a suicidal male subject, tried to make contact with him and was unable to locate at the residence given.

Report of a hostage situation near First and Pine Streets, arrived, spoke with both parties, false report.

Report of a suicidal male with a knife and a gun trying to kill himself, arrived on scene, male was taken and transported to seek medical attention.

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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - August 4th through August 10th The following reports are from the 37th Judicial Circuit Court hearings. These reports are provided to the public as a service.

Howell County Domestic assault – 3rd degree (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 565.074): Jaimey L. Sanders, West Plains; Lindsay L. McCall, West Plains; Claudia C. Sandy, West Plains; Merlin M. Dieter, West Plains.

Resisting arrest/ detention/stop by fleeing – creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person (Felony D RSMo: 575.150): Robert W. Henderson, Pomona.

Non-support (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 568.040): Jason W. Pruiett, West Plains; Dustin Jewell, West Plains.

Violation of order of protection for adult (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 455.085): Sarah Hendren, West Plains; Andrew T. Levesque, Marshfield.

Assault/attempted assault – law enforcement, corrections officer, emergency personnel, highway worker in construction/work zone, utility worker or probation and parole (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 565.083): Merlin M. Dieter, West Plains.

Distribution/delivery/ manufacture/produce or attempt to possess w/ intent to distribute/deliver/ manufacture/produce a controlled substance (Felony B RSMo: 195.211): Walter L. Stewart, West Plains.

Theft/stealing any controlled substance as defined by precedent (Felony C RSMo: 570.030): Faith C. Hackworth, West Plains.

Possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana (Felony C RSMo: 195.202): Faith C. Hackworth, West Plains.

Possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.202): Justin R. Watkins, Dora; Troy L. Christianson, Alton.

Driving while intoxicated – drug intoxication – aggravated offender (Felony C RSMo: 577.010): Michael L. Polzin, West Plains.

Tampering with a motor

vehicle (Felony C RSMo: 569.080): Dylan Saltkill, West Plains.

Operated a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 304.012): Joseph D. Grant, Willow Springs.

Operator motor carrier vehicle on tires fabric exposed/inferior load rate/groove depth (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 307.400): Tonnette L. McDonald, Natchez, Miss.

Failure to equip motor carrier vehicle with devices to assure load would not shift/fall (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 307.400): Albert T. Payne, Eudora, Ark. Failure to equip motor carrier vehicle with/ maintain required brake system (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 307.400): Albert T. Payne, Eudora, Ark.; Richard N. Dougan, Jr., Ashville, N.C. Driving on the highway without a license (Misdemeanor Unclassified (RSMo: 302.020): Jacob D. McCormick, Mtn. View.

Owner operated a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility or operator who authorized another to operate a motor vehicle without financial responsibility (Misdemeanor Unclassified RSMo: 303.025): Vasiliy V. Zavalin, Willow Springs; Jacob D. McCormick, Mtn. View; Shilo R. Letterman, Willow Springs; Teddy L. Hardin, Calico Rock, Ark.; James M. Walters, Birch Tree; Amber R. Herndon, West Plains; Bryan M. Williams, Springfield.

Drove the wrong direction on a divided highway into two or more roadways (Misdemeanor C RSMo): Linda S. Courtney, Holden, La. Driver failed to secure a child younger than 8 years old in a child restraint or booster seat (Infraction RSMo: 307.179): Jacquee S. Elliott, West Plains.

Driver/front seat passenger failed to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt (Infraction RSMo: 307.178): Jacquee S. Elliott, West Plains; William Y. Walker, West Plains; Rayetta A. Wiggs, Caulfield; Sandra D. Berkshire, Cabool.

Failure to register a nonresident commercial

motor vehicle – reciprocal agreement (Infraction RSMo: 301.277): Richard N. Dougan, Jr., Asheville, N.C. Failure to signal/gave improper signal when stopping/turning left or right (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.019): Troy L. Christianson, Alton.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 1-5miles per hour (Infraction RSMo: 304.010): Heather L. Hopkins, Mtn. View.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 6-10 miles per hour (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010): Bryan M. Williams, Springfield.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 miles per hour (Misdemeanor C RSMo 304.010): James M. Walters, Birch Tree.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20-25 miles per hour (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 304.010): Teddy L. Hardin, Calico Rock, Ark.; Justin R. Watkins, Dora.

Personal injury – vehicular: Justin Baker, Caulfield, et al, vs. Bobbie L. Jones, West Plains; James David Bunch, West Plains, vs. James A. Mincks, West Plains; Jerry Cooper, Willow Springs, et al, vs. Saia Motor Freight, Clayton, et al.

Wrongful death: Charles Hawkins, Springfield, vs.

Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission.

Small claims over $100: Ozark Log Home Supply, Inc., vs. James N. Goodman, West Plains, et al.

Suit on account: LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, S.C., vs. Linda Kay Williams, West Plains; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., Carol Stream, Ill., vs. Tiffany Anne Warren, West Plains; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., Carol Strean, Ill., vs. Doyce L. and Linda Smith, Koshkonong; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., Carol Stream, Ill., vs. Marjorie L. Achman, West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, Ark., vs.

Melissa Adele Littleshield, West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, Ark., vs.

Vicky S. Rowe, West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, vs. Sarah Price, Sturkie, Ark.; Professional Credit Management, Inc., vs.

Rolin Redburn West Plains,

et al.

Rent and possession: Carol Baugh, Willow Springs, vs. Shawna Talton, Willow Springs; Heights Finance Corporation (address not provided) vs. John Steven Craig, West Plains; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, Ark., vs. Kenneth McKenzie, Thayer; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, Ark., Jonesboro, Ark., vs. Deborah A. Ginn, Caulfield; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, Ark., vs.

Joseph P. Mix, Willow Springs; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, Ark., vs. Weston T. Risner, Pomona; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, Ark., vs. Chris I Ledbetter, Pottersville; Professional Credit Management, Inc., Jonesboro, Ark., vs. Angelia Lamb, Bakersfield, et al.

Unlawful detainer: Wendell Bailey, Willow Springs, vs. Donnie Phillips and Kim Brown, Willow Springs.

Motion to Modify: Rod D. Thibodeaux, Willow Springs, vs. Jessica Michelle Pringle, Mtn. View.

Partition: Carol J. Spurgin, Willow Springs – plaintiff, Kandie R. Dennis, Sacramento, Calif. – defendant.

Supervised without will: Cheryl Elaine Tyler, West Plains – petitioner, Michael Keith Tyler, West Plains – decedent.

Administrative order: Tiana Gregory, West Plains, vs. Jordan Ray Shaw, Lebanon; Mandy Dunn, Willow Springs, vs. Mathew Cole, West Plains; Jordan McCallen, Dyersburg, vs., Joshua Swims, West Plains; Hannah Vargas, West Plains, vs. David Rainey, Springfield.

Declaratory judgment: Charles Albert Lewis, Mtn. View, vs. Director of Revenue State of Missouri, Jefferson City.

Dissolution without children: Yvonne Shirl Saunders, West Plains, vs.

Dean Michael Saunders, West Plains; Shelly Ratterree, Willow Springs, vs. Terry Ratterree, Mtn. Grove; Annette Louise Cooper, West Plains, vs.

Alvin Cooper, West Plains; Ralph L. Rodrigues, Mtn. Home, Ark., vs. Karen Rodrigues, Pomona.

Dissolution with children: Austin T. Barnett, Willow Springs, vs. Heather R. Barnett, West Plains; Melissa Smith, West Plains, vs. Jeffrey David Smith, West Plains.

Disposed: Donald W. Sikes, Willow Springs, pleaded guilty to stealing a motor vehicle (felony C RSMo: 570.030) and was handed a three-year suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) and placed on three years supervised probation.

Shannon County Assault – 1st degree (Felony B RSMo: 565.050): Tammy R. Sills, Paducah, Ky.; Patricia C. Fraser, Moody, vs. Rickie Renegar, West Plains, et al.

Resisting arrest/ detention/stop by fleeing – creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person (Felony D RSMo: 575.150): Frankie J. Wallace, Winona.

Possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana (Felony C RSMo: 195.202): Barry F. Hatton, Winona; Mandy E. Williams, Winona.

Purchase/attempt to purchase or possession of liquor by a minor (Misdemeanor Unclassified (RSMo: 311.325): Zachary Ryan Dotson, Farmington.

Operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 304.012): Hallee M. Julian, Eminence.

Driving without a license: Danielle Chrisielee Stark, Birch Tree.

Driving while suspended/ revoked (Misdemeanor Unclassified RSMo: 302.321): Jerry L. Prewett, Birch Tree.

Failure to display plates on a motor vehicle/ trailer (Infraction RSMo: 301.130): Hallee M. Julian, Eminence; Jerry L Prewett, Birch Tree; Ethan Michael Haley, Piedmont.

Operating a motor vehicle with vision reducing material applied to windshield/excess vision reducing material applied to side window (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 307.173): Ethan S. Richison,

West Plains.

Owner operated a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility or who authorized another to operate a motor vehicle without maintaining responsibility (Misdemeanor Unclassified RSMo: 303.025): Hallee M. Julian, Eminence.

Failure to stop for a stop sign at stop line/before crosswalk/point nearest intersection (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.351): Jackson Dee Rutledge, Jr., Birch Tree.

Driver/front seat passenger failure to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt (Infraction RSMo: 307.178): Montgomery D. Martin, Winona; Anna R. Kelly, Birch Tree; Adam T. Williams, Eminence; Jennifer Nicole Bomar, Birch Tree; Hallee M. Julian, Birch Tree; Ethan S. Richison, West Plains; Michael D. Wallace, Winona; Jerry L. Prewett, Birch Tree; Russell Duane French, Doniphan.

Exceeding posted speed limit by 1-5 miles per hour (Infraction RSMo: 304.010): Nathan A. Cochran, Corning, Ark.; Ira M. Williams, Mtn. View; Russell Duane French, Doniphan; Ethan Michael Haley, Piedmont.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 6-10 miles per hour (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010): Milan Thomas Miller, Highlandville.

Disposed: Ricky G. Goble, Branson, Kan., pleaded guilty to driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt (Infraction RSMo: 307.178) and was fined $10.

Carter County Unlawful use of a weapon (Felony D RSMo: 571.030): Brett M.D. Freeze, Grandin.

Trespassing (Ordinance RSMo: Not Available): James Scoll Allen, Poplar Bluff.

Peace disturbance (Ordinace RSMo: Not Available): Mason Eli Jones, Van Buren.

Possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.202): David Lacey Richardson, Ulysses, Kan.; Stacy Howard Smith, Wappapello; Matthew Curtis Pinson, Dyersburg, Tenn.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Liberty wraps up preparation for season by dominating Jamboree

by Brian Ingalls Sports Writer The more things change, the more they don’t. The Liberty Eagles football team expects to see quite a bit of change this season with the graduation of several standout players from last year, but if the scrimmages at the Jamboree in Cabool last Friday were any indication, the Eagles have plenty of reasons for optimism.

How much we can tell from a Jamboree is uncertain, of course. Liberty took turns scrimmaging against the Thayer Bobcats, Willow Springs Bears, and Cabool Bulldogs, with each team running 12 plays of offense and 12 plays of defense without any game-planning involved.

In fact, Liberty arrived planned to run the same basic plays they’ve run at the Jamboree for the last five years. What’s more, sometimes teams keep their best players on the sidelines to avoid injury. This year Thayer had approximately

10 players who did not dress out, and watched from the sidelines.

Nevertheless, there were plenty of clues for curious Liberty fans as new faces took over key positions. Sophomore Josh Pruett was under center for the Eagles, replacing prolific quarterback Jaelon Acklin who now plays at the college level.

Acklin’s favorite target James Denton graduated as well, but now with Luke Daniels, Jansen Acklin, and Andrew Raider catching passes from Pruett, the Eagles air attack looked as strong as ever.

“I thought we executed well on offense,” said Eagles head coach Darin Acklin, sounding upbeat, “trying to take care of Josh obviously as a sophomore quarterback, we’re gonna lean on our seniors. We’re gonna lean on our linemen to take care of Josh. I thought he went out and did some good things tonight.”

Meanwhile, Liberty’s rushing attack, led by senior Bryan Porter and sophomore Marcos

Rodriguez, was relentless in chewing up yardage as well.

The Eagles varsity outscored Thayer 14-0 in the first scrimmage, and did the same to Willow Springs in the second.

The JV Eagles started slower, but caught fire to defeat the JV Cabool Bulldogs 14-0 as well.

Not that scores mean much in a scrimmage. For coach Acklin it was the little things that mattered.

“I thought our offensive line came out and did what they needed to do,” said Acklin, but added, “There’s still some things to fix up there. We had some leaks.

Defensively, (we) pursued to the football. Our secondary stayed over the top. Just the little things we preach, preach, preach to these kids.”

Liberty was the last team to arrive at the stadium in Cabool, and after a quick warm up, started on offense at the 40yard line against Thayer. Five plays later, the Eagles had their first touchdown. Restarting from the 40, the Eagles picked up a first down when Porter made a nice cutback for eight yards. Porter got loose on the next play for a 24-yard touchdown. When it was their turn, Thayer drove to the seven yard line in 6 plays, helped by a late-hit penalty against Liberty.

Jansen Acklin snuffed that drive, however, by intercepting

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James Zachary Hendrix, Newbern, Tenn.; Kyle Gordan Davis, Dyersburg, Tenn.

Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.233): David Lacey Richardson, Ulysses, Kan.; Stacy Howard Smith, Wappapello; Matthew Curtis Pinson, Dyersburg, Tenn.

Use of glass container not prescribed by physician in waterways (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 306.325): Matthew Curtis Pinson, Dyersburg, Tenn.

Failure to register a motor vehicle (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 301.020): Wilbur James Lynch, Winona.

Driving while intoxicated – drug intoxication (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 577.010): Thomas Patrick Stewart, II, Junction City, Kan..

Driving while intoxicated – alcohol (Misdemeanor B

a pass on 2nd and Goal.

Afterwards, Liberty’s defense shut out the Bobcats for their final few plays.

Willow Springs had the ball first against the Eagles but thanks to penalties and a tough Liberty defense, the Bears managed only one first down, and never advanced more than 10 yards. They were also intercepted once.

When Liberty got their chance, Pruett passed to Acklin for a first down, and after a holding penalty pushed them back, Liberty scored when Pruett got loose on 3rd and 2 to scramble 32 yards for a touchdown.

Liberty struck again four plays later on a draw up the middle for a 27-yard scoring run, and nearly scored a third time on their 12th and final play of offense as Pruett threw deep to Luke Daniels who came down with a jump ball at the 6-yard line.

Meanwhile, if anyone is wondering about possible surprises in the South Central Conference this year, the Bulldogs might be it. Cabool put together big plays and touchdowns against both Willow and Thayer as well.

With their season beginning this Friday against Ash Grove, the Bulldogs were looking solid up front. “I had a lot of time back there,” explained

Cabool’s stand-out quarterback Tanner Barnes after the game.

The last two years, Barnes has been one of the few bright spots, but this season things might be improving for the junior. “I don’t remember us looking this good,” he said.

The Jamboree didn’t provide a chance to see Liberty and Cabool varsity squads face each other as both teams went to their JV for the final scrimmage of the night. Liberty started on offense and lost yardage on their first two plays, but on 3rd down freshman Koel Orchard showed off a strong arm with a 15-yard pass to freshman Jackson Conner.

Even a holding penalty wouldn’t stop the Eagles as Orchard rolled out for another 15-yard strike, and followed that with a 14-yard run and a 1-yard touchdown plunge.

Starting over at the 40, Orchard was a one-man drive with 6-yard run, followed by a 34-yard scamper for another touchdown. He added another big run before the Eagles used up their 12 plays.

Defensively, the Eagles JV was at times dominating. After the Bulldogs managed one first down, Liberty’s Harley Curtis broke through for a sack, dropping the Bulldogs for a seven yard loss, and Max Rudolph added another

sack one play later on a blitz.

Freshman Shalin Stout broke up a pass and almost came down with the interception on the next play.

“They did well tonight,” was Coach Acklin’s summation, “Obviously, you’ve always got things to fix but overall I’d give this group a pretty good grade tonight.”

The games that count start this Friday at the Nest in Mountain View when Caruthersville comes to town.

The Eagles have defeated the Tigers in each of the last two years, but this year face new coaches and an unknown philosophy.

Both the head coach and a new assistant coach at Caruthersville played for the Missouri Tigers, but what they bring to the table as coaches remains to be seen.

“They are a big secret,” explained Coach Acklin, “They don’t play in Jamborees. They don’t release a lot of information so we’re just going on what they’ve done in the past….

We’re going to try and guess what we think they’re going to do, and just try to outguess them and try to line up right.”

In two days, we’ll find out.

Football season is here.

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Drinking alcoholic beverage while operating moving vehicle upon highways (Infraction RSMo: 577.017): Timothy Darrell Burkhart, Columbia.

Limited driving privilege: Thomas Gale Cureton, Jr. (address not provided) vs.

Department of Revenue, Jefferson City.

Driving while suspended/ revoked (Misdemeanor Unclassified RSMo: 302.321): Daniel L. McClellan, Mtn. View.

Operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner (Ordinance RSMo: Not Available): Stephen D. Brame, Van Buren.

Operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent

manner (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 304.012): Thomas Patrick Stewart, II, Junction City, Kan. Failure to drive within right lane of highway with two or more lanes in the same direction (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.015): Daniel L. McClellan, Mtn. View; Timothy Darrell Burkhart, Columbia.

Failure to stop for a stop sign at stop line/before crosswalk/point nearest intersection (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.351): Nicholas Dean Saffle, Ellsinore.

Owner operating motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility or who authorized another to operate motor vehicle without financial responsibility (Misdemeanor Unclassified RSMo: 303.025): Daniel L. McClellan, Mtn. View.

Operating a motor vehicle with vision reducing material applied to windshield/excess vision reducing material applied to side window (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 307.173): Dustin Waine Devore, Ash Grove.

Driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt (Infraction RSMo: 307.178): Clayton Dewitt Thouvenin, Ellsinore; Nicholas Dean Saffle, Ellsinore; Thomas Patrick Stewart, II, Junction

City, Kan.; Timothy Darrell Burkhart, Columbia.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 1-5 miles per hour (Infraction RSMo: 304.010): Dustin Waine Devore, Ash Grove; David Lacey Richardson, Ulysses, Kan. Exceeding the posted speed limit by 6-10 miles per hour (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010): Jonathan Mikel French, Cape Girardeau; Lindsay B. Leader, Williamsville; Thomas Patrick Stewart, II, Junction City, Kan. Exceeding the posted speed limit by 16-19 miles per hour (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010): Timothy Darrell Burkhart, Columbia.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20-25 miles per hour over (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 304.010): Houston R. Davis, Bartlett, Tenn.

Oregon County Failure to drive on the right half of the roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident (Misdemeanor A RSMo: 304.015): Diana Leah Webster, Alton.

Failed to equip motor vehicle/motor drawn vehicle with rear license lamp to illuminate license 50 feet (Misdemeanor Unclassified RSMo: 307.075): Jake Andrew Jewell, Thayer.

Operated a vehicle owned by another knowing owner of vehicle has not maintained financial responsibility (Misdemeanor Unclassified (RSMo: 303.025): William Leroy Ray, Jr., Alton.

Failure to register a motor vehicle (Misdemeanor B RSMo: 301.020): David Christianson, Alton.

Driver/front seat passenger failure to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt (Infraction RSMo: 307.178): Amber N. Shaw, West Plains; Jake Andrew Jewell, Thayer; Justin R. Fulbright, Mammoth Spring, Ark.; Paul Raymond Matt, Alton.

Exceeding posted speed limit by 1-5 miles per hour (Infraction RSMo: 304.010): Paul Raymond Matt, Alton.

Exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 miles per hour (Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010): Sean David Foster, West Plains.

Supervised without will: Darlene Crews, Koshkonong – personal representative, Tammie Williams – copersonal representative, Elvie Lee Hasting – decedent.

Registration of foreign judgment: Citibank N.A., The Lakes, Nev., vs. Margaret Seiders, Alton.

Disposed: Carmel E. Gentry, Alton, pleaded guilty to failure to register a motor vehicle (Ordinance RSMo: Not Available) and was fined $50; Thomas Henry Wahl, Alton, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct (Ordinance RSMo: Not Available) and was sentenced to 90 days to jail.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Is Life Insurance Needed in Retirement?

Dear Savvy Senior, Is life insurance needed in retirement? I’m about to retire and have been thinking about dropping my policy to escape the premiums. Is this a good idea?

Over Insured Dear Over, While many retirees choose to stop paying their life insurance premiums when they no longer have young families to take care of, there are a few reasons you may still want to keep your policy. Here are some different points to consider that can help you determine if you still need life insurance in retirement.

Dependents: Life insurance is designed to help protect your spouse and children from poverty in the case of your untimely death. But if your children are grown and are on their own, and you have sufficient financial resources to cover you and your spouse’s retirement costs, then there is little need to continue to have life insurance.

But, if you had a child late in life or have a relative with special needs who is dependent on you for income, it makes sense to keep paying the premiums on your policy.

You also need to make sure your spouse’s retirement income will not take a significant hit when you die. Check out the conditions of your pension or annuity (if you have them) to see if they stop paying when you die, and factor in your lost Social Security income too. If you find that your spouse will lose a significant portion of income upon your death, you may want to keep the policy to help make up the difference.

Work: Will you need to take another job in retirement to earn income? Since life insurance helps replace lost income to your family when you die, you may want to keep your policy if your spouse or other family members are relying on that income. If, however, you have very little income from your retirement job, then there’s probably no need to continue with the policy.

Estate taxes: Life insurance can also be a handy estateplanning tool. If, for example, you own a business that you want to keep in the family and you don’t have enough liquid assets to take care of the estate taxes, you can sometimes use

CBCO to hold blood drive at Liberty High School Aug. 27 The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for A POSITIVE, A NEGATIVE and O NEGATIVE BLOOD TYPES. There is currently less than a two-day supply of this type on hospital shelves and donations are needed immediately.

Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) provide all of the blood for patients at thirtyeight area hospitals. Every five minutes on average, a transfusion takes place. It takes around 250 donations each day to meet the area’s blood needs. You can help by giving this week the Liberty High School, located at Old Highway 60 on Wednesday,

August 27th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 1-800-2805337.Thank you for giving life to your community.

The Standard News a life insurance policy to help your heirs pay off Uncle Sam when you die.

It’s a good idea to talk to a disinterested third party (not your insurance agent), like an estate planning expert or a fee-only financial planner to help you determine if your life insurance policy can help you with this.

Life Settlement Option If you find that you don’t need your life insurance policy any longer, you may want to consider selling it in a “life settlement” transaction to a third party company for more than the cash surrender value would be, but less than its net death benefit. The best candidates are people over age 65 who own a policy with a face value of $250,000 or more.

Once you sell your policy, however, the life settlement company becomes the new owner, pays the future premiums and collects the death benefit when you die.

How much money you can expect to get with a life settlement will depend on your age, health and life expectancy, the type of insurance policy, the premium costs and the value of your policy. Most sellers generally get 12 to 25 percent of the death benefit.

If you’re interested in this option, get quotes from several brokers or life settlement providers. Also, find out what fees you’ll be required to pay. To locate credible providers or brokers, the Life Insurance Settlement Association provides a referral service at lisa.org.

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.

Pulmonologist brings 30 years of experience to OMC Board certified physician Juan Mella, MD, has joined the team at Ozarks Medical Center where he will serve as Medical Director of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Mella is an American Board of Internal Medicine Diplomat,

board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary and sleep medicine.

His office hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday in the OMC Heart Care Services facility, located in the Doctor's Pavillion at 1115 Alaska Avenue in West Plains. He will also be available to consult for inpatients at all times. A referral from a primary care provider is required to make an appointment with Dr. Mella.

A pulmonologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating disorders related to the lungs and respiratory system such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, emphysema and complicated chest infections.

Dr. Mella said he also has a special interest in asthma, sleep disorders, lung diseases, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

As the Director of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Mella will work closely with the OMC Sleep Lab. The lab, which performs studies on people of all ages, is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

It is located in Parkway Center in a new, completely renovated, state-of-the-art facility with four private rooms for sleep studies.

Dr. Mella comes to OMC with 30 years of experience in pulmonology and sleep medicine. Most recently, he served as the Medical Director for the Respiratory/ Pulmonary Department, Critical Care and Sleep Lab at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. Dr. Mella also spent nearly 25 years in private practice in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Mella graduated with a degree in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University Medical School in Detroit, Michigan and went onto complete an internship and a residency in internal medicine from Wayne State University Medical Center.

He completed a fellowship in pulmonary disease from Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians.

Dr. Mella and his family have already moved to West Plains and he said they are enjoying the outdoors and the beautiful Ozark scenery.

To reach Dr. Mella's office, contact OMC Heart Care Services at 417-257-5950.

Tickets on sale for 6th Annual Blue Jean Ball Dust off your cowboy boots, dig out your denim and get ready for blues and barbecue at this year's Blue Jean Ball, beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Risner Stables in West Plains.

Tickets are now on sale and sponsorships are available for the Sixth Annual Blue Jean Ball, sponsored by the Ozarks Medical Center Foundation "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

Proceeds benefit the OMC Foundation

year, this event gets bigger and better and you won't want to miss the fun at the Sixth 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 2013, more than 650 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 Shopping Center. The admission ticket includes food, drinks and entertainment. Sponsorships, which include benefits such as reserved seating in the "Sheriff's Tent," are also

available.

In keeping with this year's blues and barbecue theme, headlining the evening's entertainment is blues band, the Mojo Kings, sponsored

by West Plains Bank and Trust Company and Larson Farm and Lawn.

"This local group of seasoned musicians plays a wide range of music that includes blues, classic rock, soul and a little bit of new country meaning the Mojo Kings will have something for everyone," Franz said.

The group's members include Nathan Ogden, guitar and vocals; Joe Casper, guitar and vocals; Craig Bennett, bass and vocals; Richard Ingalls, piano and keys; and Paul Rideout, drums and vocals.

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 great 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 417-853-5200.

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Brian and Crystal Dailey, Birch Tree, are the parents of a baby girl, Timberlynn Breeze Dailey, born at 12:48 p.m. July 30 at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). She weighed 6 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Her siblings are Canyon and Ridge.

Matthew and Tammy Ryan, Koshkonong, are the parents of a baby boy, Carson Lee Ryan, born at 3:36 p.m. July 30 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

His sibling is Eli, 2. Grandparents are Corrina and Christopher Russell, Koshkonong, and Phillip and Michelle Ryan, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Chris and Tiffany Iott, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby boy, Keegan Ray Iott, born at 12:04 p.m. July 31 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Jeff and Carrie Malam, Edgar Springs, and Danny and Lila Iott, Mountain Grove.

Margaret Louise Kerns, Birch Tree, is the mother of a baby girl, Trinity Elaine Pearl Kerns, born at 2:02 p.m. Aug. 1 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Helen Edwards and Franklin Kerns, both of Mountain View, Missouri.

Clayton and Amanda Collins, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Eva Collins, born at 9:37 p.m. Aug. 1 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her sibling is Emma, 2. Grandparents are Kevin and Vickie Driskell and William and Glenda Collins, all of West Plains.

Travis and Jacquline Rhodes, Gainesville, are the parents of a baby boy, Asher Oliver Rhodes, born at 1:23 p.m. Aug. 2 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. His sibling is Damien, 2. Grandparents are Bill and Deborah Davis and Rocky and Paula Rhodes, all of Gainesville.

Curtis and Amber Rouse, Mountain Grove, are the parents of a baby girl, Adilynn Paige Mae Rouse, born at 11:36 a.m.

Aug. 3 at Ozarks Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Her sibling is Ty, 6. Grandparents are Larry Joe and Shelia Lane, Mountain Grove, and Robert and Judy Rouse, Houston, Missouri.

Richard King and Amanda Thompson, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby boy, Damon Lawrence King, born at 9 p.m. Aug. 2 at Mercy St. Francis Hospital. He weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18 inches long. His siblings are Terry, 11; Amber, 20; and Jason, 27. Grandparents are Ronnie King, Summersville, and Silas and Lottie Davis, Mountain View.

Ray Kuntz and Lacey Wake, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Kynlee Rae Kuntz, born at 12:45 p.m. Aug. 4 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her siblings are Jayden, 4, and Aubree, 1.

Grandparents are James and Allison Collins and Bob and Belinda Kuntz, all of West Plains.

John and Kristy Kimbrough, Peace Valley, are the parents of a baby boy, Lawson Reed Kimbrough, born at 12:45 p.m. Aug. 4 at OMC. He weighed 9 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Lane, 1. Grandparents are Jon and Brenda Kimball, Pomona, and Travis and Beverly Kimbrough, Peace Valley.

Luke and Heather Vater, Alton, are the parents of a baby boy, Cailleb Anthony Vater, born at 4:56 p.m. Aug. 5 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 1/3 inches long. His siblings are Landon, 5; Aliveea, 6; and Shiann, 9.

Tyler Barnett and Danna Grogan, Cabool, are the parents of a baby boy, Brentley Donald Barnett, born at 8:25 p.m. Aug. 7 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 2 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. His siblings are Jayston, 11; Madison, 9; Brycson, 6; Payge, 4; and Dayton, 2. Grandparents are Raymond and Shelli Sharr, Cabool.

Ruiz and Stephanie Wheeler, Dora, are the parents of a baby boy, Chester James Wheeler, born at 12:45 a.m. Aug. 8 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches. His sibling is Heidi. Grandparents are Royce and Mary Wheeler, Ava. Michael and Melissa Jacobson, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby boy, Kyler Michael Jacobson, born at 10:20 a.m. Aug. 8 at Mercy St. Francis Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 22 inches long. His siblings are Kaden, 9; Kasity, 7; Kaly 2; and Kenzie, 1. Grandparents are Kathy Farrell, Willow Springs; Frank Jacobson, Winona; Teressa Halsted, Mountain View; and Rodney Syth, Mountain View.

Mercy St. Francis seminar Focus on Foot Care Aug. 29 More than one-fourth of adults over the age of 65 have diabetes, and according to the American Diabetes Association, their risk and frequency of falls and other complications will grow over time.

To help patients build healthier foundations, Mercy St. Francis Hospital is hosting a free seminar titled “Defeating Dangers: How to Lower Your Complication Risk,” on Aug. 29. It’s part of the Setting Goals for Healthy Living diabetic education series.

Patrick McShane, DPM,

plans to discuss basic foot care, dry skin, discolored toenails, athlete’s foot, hammertoes, bunions and peripheral neuropathy.

“It’s so important to keep an eye on your feet,” registered dietitian Deanna Thompson stated. “We’re going to address key strategies and tips, so it’s a course you won’t want to miss.”

The free event begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, in the dining room at Mercy St. Francis Hospital at 100 W. US Highway 60. Snacks and door prizes will be provided. For a ride, call (417) 252-7766.

Breastfeeding Support Group to meet in August

The Texas County Memorial Hospital breastfeeding support group will meet Thur., Aug. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the second floor med surg education room at the hospital.

Jennifer Terrill, a registered nurse and internationally board certified lactation consultant at TCMH, will facilitate the breastfeeding support group. The group is open to mothers that are currently breastfeeding or expectant mothers that The Mojo Kings will perform at the 6th Annual Blue Jean Ball. Pictured above, are planning to breastfeed from left, Paul Rideout, Nathan Ogden, Joe Casper, Craig Bennett and Richard Ingalls. after the birth of their child.

(Photo provided to the Standard)

Mothers may bring their breastfeeding child to the meeting.

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

The support group is free, but the obstetrics department requires preregistration prior to the support group.

For more information or to register, contact the TCMH obstetrics department at 417-967-1260 or 1-866967-3311, extension 4449.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

MDC: Share your opinions on protecting deer Go online to mdc. mo.gov/DeerHealth to share opinions on proposed MDC regulations. Public comment period ends Aug. 14. Thank you to those who have already submitted your comments!

As you may well know, the Missouri Conservation Commission recently approved proposed regulation changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri regarding the operations of hunting preserves and wildlife breeding facilities that hold white-tailed deer, mule deer, and their hybrids. Under the Missouri Constitution, MDC (which is

governed by the citizen-led Conservation Commission) has the authority and responsibility to protect and manage Missouri wildlife, including deer. All whitetailed deer in Missouri are wildlife, regardless of which side of a fence they may be on.

The regulations are part of our ongoing strategy to minimize the spread of fatal diseases in our state’s deer population, such as Chronic Wasting Disease. Chronic Wasting Disease was first found in Missouri in captivedeer operations in Macon and Linn counties. It has also been found in numerous

captive-deer operations in more than a dozen other states. It is always fatal to infected animals and has no cure. The disease is spread among deer herds mainly through direct contact. The movement of captive cervids within states and across state lines spreads the disease to new areas.

Our statewide proposed regulations include: • Banning the importation of live white-tailed deer, mule deer, and their hybrids from other states; • Improving fencing requirements for new and expanding captive-cervid facilities;

• Requiring all deer six months or older that die in captive-cervid facilities to be tested for Chronic Wasting Disease; • Establishing better recordkeeping requirements for captive-cervid operations; and • Prohibiting any new captive-cervid facilities within 25 miles of where Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed.

A healthy and abundant deer population in the state is vital to you and the other half-a-million deer hunters, along with two-million wildlife watchers, tens-ofthousands of landowners

who manage their properties for deer and deer hunting, and many conservation organizations. Deer hunting and watching also supports our state’s vital Share the Harvest Program where

hunters like you donate deer meat to Missourians in need, along with more than 12,000 Missouri jobs, and a billiondollar annual economic benefit to Missouri and Missourians.

MDC hosts effective wing shooting clinic in West Plains Aug. 30 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces an Effective Wing Shooting Clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, at the MDC’s West Plains Regional Office at 551 Joe Jones Boulevard.

Larry Lindeman, an MDC outdoor skills specialist, said

the clinic is designed for experienced shotgun shooters and is not appropriate for beginners.

“The overall goal of this program is to prevent wounding loss by having the hunter improve abilities to estimate the appropriate distance between the game

and the range of the firearm,” Lindeman said. He added that considerations are made for the load used and improving overall shooting skills.

“Missouri is a great place to hunt and our hunters want to be the best,” Lindeman said.

“This clinic helps them meet

Ozarks Fruit & Garden Review Elderberry Harvest

by Marilyn Odneal Horticulture Adviser

Elderberries - Keelie Calus (left), Kallie Calus (center) and Randi Kreuser use the de-stemming machine to vibrate the elderberries off the clusters.

Once a treatment is de-stemmed, the fruit is collected in a Ziploc, weighed and frozen for processing later on.

(Photo provided to the Standard)

pies, wines, jams, jellies and juices. The deep, rich color of elderberry is used as a natural food coloring.

Right now we are harvesting our elderberry test plots. Harvest is usually from August to September. The research plots are harvested by cutting off the entire cluster of fruit and then taken down to the stemmer where the berries are vibrated off of the clusters. After that the fruit is weighted and then frozen for further processing.

Home growers may harvest clusters and freeze them to remove the fruit later on. One can expect yields of 12 to 15 pounds of fruit per mature (3- or 4-year-old) shrub.

If you remember the 1941 Cary Grant movie “Arsenic and Old Lace,” where the main character’s two maiden aunts were in the habit of serving lonely bachelors elderberry wine laced with arsenic, don’t worry. The leaves, stems, roots and unripe fruit from this plant are only mildly toxic. Flowers and ripe fruit are safe to eat and the wine should be just fine.

Direct comments or questions concerning this column to Marilyn Odneal via email at MarilynOdneal@ missouristate.edu; write to Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station, 9740 Red Spring Road, Mountain Grove, Mo. 65711; or call (417) 547-7500. Visit our website at http://mtngrv. missouristate.edu.

a light layer of mulch over the row of newly planted seeds to retain moisture. Gardeners can also try screen wire strips, shade cloth, or boards to cover the row from the intense heat.

“This will moderate both soil temperature and soil moisture, but you need to remember to remove coverings after seedling emerges,” said Byers.

When it comes to seeds, Byers says it is fine to use seeds left from the Spring planting.

“If the seeds were stored in a cool and dry place they should be good for planting. Seeds stored in the freezer properly should remain viable for several years,” said Byers.

Soak seeds overnight before planting (except beans and peas). This will hasten germination and seedlings emergence when soil drying is most critical to plant growth.

Short season warm vegetables like beans can still be planted for a fall harvest. Cool season veggies like beets, turnips,

lettuce, spinach, and radish can be direct seeded.

The timing of the planting is crucial and can be determined based on the average frost date in the area where the garden is being planned.

“The average first frost date for the fall in the Springfield area is Oct. 17. Check your seed packet for the days to harvest and count back from the frost date to determine the best time to plant,” said Byers.

Byers says it is a good idea to supplement rainfall with trickle irrigation to get early established growth. Soaker hoses are good sources. Cover seeded rows with mulch to reduce soil temperature and premature drying.

For additional information on fall planting dates, visit your local University of Missouri Extension center and request Guide 6201, “Vegetable Planting Calendar.” The guide is also available online at extension.missouri.edu.

A common roadside plant, the American elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, is a winter hardy, deciduous, native shrubs with showy, fragrant, white flowers that mature into dark fruited berry clusters. Another common, but non-native, species of elderberry is the European elderberry (Sambucus nigra).

The American elderberry grows 10 to 12 feet tall and wide and is winter cold hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8. The European elderberry grows up to 20 feet tall and is winter cold hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8.

John Avery, Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station fruit grower adviser, collaborates with University of Missouri researchers on several

elderberry research projects managed at Mountain Grove.

When asked about which cultivars he would grow at home, he says, “Adams is a standard American cultivar that grows 8 to 10 feet tall. It has strong upright branches.

You need to plant another cultivar – like ‘John’s’ - to ensure proper pollination and fruit production.” Most elderberry cultivars will have increased fruit production when cross pollinated – so two separate cultivars should be planted together. There are some ornamental cultivars of the European species with purple foliage and pink flowers named Black Beauty and Black Lace.

Elderberry blossoms are often used for making fritters and wine. Although the berries are not eaten fresh, they can be processed into

Time to start planning successful Fall garden Some of the best quality garden vegetables are produced and harvested during the fall season when warm, sunny days are followed by cool, humid nights.

However, there are also problems with getting a fall garden started according to Patrick Byers, a horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

“August brings with it high soil temperatures, high light intensity and rapid soil drying.

These factors present real problems with getting uniform stand of plants,” said Byers.

In August, the surface of the soil can become very warm and dry out quickly.

“The weather combined with the fact that vegetable seeds should not be planted any deeper than three times the diameter of the seed, makes planting depth and protection for the seed crucial,” said Byers.

Byers recommends applying

that goal.”

Lindeman said the clinic will begin with a presentation at the Regional Office before the group will relocate to White Ranch Shooting Range to complete the workshop.

He said participants should expect skills tests, one-onone instruction, distance estimation exercises and

shotgun patterning.

Pre-registration is required for the event

by Aug. 27. Participants will need to bring their own shotguns. Only 12 and 20 gauge shotgun ammunition will be provided and fixed chokes or choke tubes no tighter than modified are

suggested.

For additional information please contact Larry Lindeman (417)256-7161 extension 230, or email him at larry. lindeman@mdc.mo.gov.

For information on other nature programs throughout Missouri, go online to mdc.mo.gov.

50th anniversary recognition event at Big Spring On August 27th, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the act establishing Ozark National Scenic Riverways as a unit of the National Park Service.

“Over the last 50 years, there has been a world of change in our lives. But one thing has stayed the same.

People are still enjoying the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers as was envisioned by those who set aside the land and water for all,” said Superintendent Bill Black.

A free event recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the act creating the park will be held at the Depression Era Cabin at Big Spring on Saturday, August 23rd beginning at 6 p.m.

Festivities will begin with a welcome from Superintendent Black and recognition of invited guests.

Donald Stevens, National Park Service Historian from the Midwest Regional Office in Omaha and author

of the A Homeland and A Hinterland, will speak on the historical background of the park’s establishment. Don will be available after the event to sign any personal copies of A Homeland and A Hinterland that attendees bring with them.

The historic film Forever Yours will be premiered.

This archival 16 mm film has just been digitized and color corrected for preservation by Henninger Media Services (www. henningermediaservices. com) in Arlington, Va., Produced by the National Park Service in the early 1960s, the movie features Leonard Hall and his wife Virginia floating down the Current River while Mr. Hall narrates the natural features and wildlife along the way.

The film will be available electronically for public viewing from our park’s website or Facebook page after the event.

An Ozark event would not be complete without music.

From Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the Alex Riffle and the Stiff Riffs will be performing their musical blend of bluegrass and folk music.

Band members include Larry Light strumming on the guitar and contributing vocals; Bobby Lewis sawing away on the fiddle; Alex Riffle picking the banjo and on vocals; Doug Kennedy playing bass and providing vocals; Bill Watkins on guitar and vocals; and Steve Walsh playing the mandolin and performing vocals.

All the activities are certain to make your evening under the stars at Big Spring a special night to remember.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the entertainment.

For information on Ozark National Scenic Riverways, visit the park Facebook page, the park website at www.nps. gov/ozar or phone (573)3234236.

Feeder Cattle Report for 08/12/2014 Receipts: 2950 Last Week: 3436 Year Ago: 2621 Compared to last week, steers under 600 lbs mostly steady except for 400 to 500 lb steers as much as 20.00 higher, steers over 600 lbs as much as 10.00 Lower and feeder heifers under 500 lbs steady to 7.00 higher, over 500 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Demand moderate to good. Supply moderate.

Feeder offerings Around 68 percent steers and bulls and 32 percent heifers. Offerings over 600 lbs around 50 percent.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 290-296 lbs 337.50-357.50; 300-400 lbs 310.00-335.00; 400-500 lbs 280.00-300.00; several fancy 413-440 lbs 310-318; Several thin fleshed 401420 lbs 312.50-320.00; 500-600 lbs 257.50-273.00; few Fancy 518-519 lbs 286.00-288.00; 600-700 lbs 228.00-255.00; 700-800 lbs 215.00-227.00; 800900 lbs 191.00-205.00; pkg 1073 lbs 149.00. Medium And Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 290.00-300.00; 400-500 lbs 250.00-272.50; 500-600 lbs 230.00-259.00; 600-700 lbs 208.00-252.50; 700-800 lbs

203.00-226.00; pkg 911 lbs 185.00. Holsteins: Large 3 pkg 375 lbs 205.00; 500600 lbs 165.00-181.00; pkg 663 Lbs 167.50; pkg 722 lbs 155.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300400 lbs 266.00-297.50; 400-500 lbs 237.00-267.00; 500-600 lbs 230.00-241.00.

Medium And Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 246.00-255.00; 400-500 lbs 230.00-243.00; 500-600 lbs 219.00-236.00; 600-700 Lbs 210.00228.00; 700-750 lbs 190.00210.00; pkg 909 lbs 178.00.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 295.00-300.00; 500-600 lbs 219.00-250.00.

Medium And Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 240.00-252.50; 550-600 lbs 222.00-240.00. Medium And Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 240.00-252.50; 550-600 lbs 222.00-240.00.

Cow and Bull Auction Report for 08/13/14 Receipts: 1150 Last Week: 960 Last Year: 607 Compared to last week, slaughter cows mostly steady and slaughter. Bulls Mostly steady.

Demand good.

Supply moderate. Todays offering had a large number of bred cows and cow calf pairs in the mix which drew good interest from many buyers.

Slaughter cows: Percent Lean Ave. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 121.00127.00 128.00-134.50 114.00-121.00 Ind 137.50 Boning 80-85 117.50127.00 128.00-138.00 106.00-116.00 Lean 85-90 107.00117.00 118.00-127.00 97.00-105.00 Shelly 88.00-96.00 Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1020-2275 lbs 132.00143.00 145.00-154.00 124.00-131.00 Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 2 yrs to short solid 980-1360 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 1850.00-2550.00 per head.

Medium And Large 2 2 yrs to broken Mouth 885-1285 lbs 1st to 2nd stage 1250.001850.00 per head.

Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium And Large 1-2 few 2 yr to 6 yrs 795-1185 lbs 117.50-152.50.

Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 3 yrs to 7 yrs 1150-1465 lbs with Baby to 200 lb calves at side 2350.002800.00 per pair. Medium And Large 22 yrs to broken mouth 750-1250 lbs 95 to 300 lb calves at side and some Cows bred back in 1st stage 1850.00-2400.00 per pair.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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Call 417-247-1430 for more information.

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MERCY-ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL in Mountain View, MO is accepting applications for: Food Service Technician (PT)- Schedule- Various hours/days to include holidays/weekends. Duties: serve food, assist in main kitchen, clean tables and dishes. Must be dependable, work well with others, and

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South Central Career Center offers high quality training for automotive services!

Automotive Collision prepares the student for I-CAR certification.

Automotive Technology prepares the student for ASE certification. Call today for more information! (417) 2566152. Financial Aid available for those who qualify.

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Entry Level Assembly Jobs Available Call 417-469-3896 or 417257-1550 for information.

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Mickan Const/Rhema Draglines, Christian company, 32 years old, needs experienced working foreman or crew for auger & directional drilling work, union wage, Missouri work only. Website www. mickanconstruction.com 573-546-3884.

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Pasture to rent in Mtn. View, White Church, Trask area. All sizes considered.

References available.

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WANTED! Used oil of any kind. Will pick up and provide 55-gallon drum or buckets.

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

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Moving Sale!

Saturday, August 23rd, 8am to ?

Washer & dryer, lots of fishing equipment, tools, kitchen chairs, tanning bed, dehumidifier and etc. 302 South Jackson Street. Smith & Green.

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Route 17 in Texas County reduced for partial overlay Route 17 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway.

The section of roadway is located from Route 106 to Route W south of Summersville.

Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, Aug. 18 through Thursday, Aug. 21 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Route Y in Howell and Texas Counties reduced for partial overlay Route Y in Howell and Texas Counties will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway.

The section of roadway is located from US 60 in Howell County to Route 137 in Texas County.

Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, Aug. 18 through Thursday, Aug. 21 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Route W in Howell County reduced for pavement repairs Route W in Howell County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.

This section of roadway is located from north Route 17 in Mountain View to south Route 17.

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Aug. 18 through Thursday, Aug. 21 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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