Mv standard issue 8 26 2015

Mtn. View

Waterfowl seasons and outlook See Page 10

Frazier joins admissions at SBU S usan Frazier has joined t he Southwest Baptist U niversity-Mountain View staff as associate director of admissions effective Aug. 6. “ Susan i s p assionate a bout helping her n eighbors i n the M ountain V iew area utilize the academic programs a vailable through SBU’s M ountain View campus,” s aid SBU President Dr. C. P at Taylor. “She personally k nows the difference that higher education can make in a person’s life and wants to help others achieve that same success.”

F razier attended the SBU Mountain View campus and i s a 1992 and 1996 SBU g raduate with bachelor of science and master’s degrees in elementary education. “ This campus is really c lose to my heart,” Frazier s aid. “SBU provided an i nvaluable service for me w hen I needed it, and I h ope to reciprocate. I want t o do what I can to help b uild this campus so more s tudents can have the kinds of opportunities I have had.”

F raizer was an educator w ith Mountain ViewB irch Tree R-3 Schools for 2 5 years, beginning as a teacher’s aide while she was c ompleting her education d egree at SBU. Her career p rogressed from being a t hird-grade teacher to being a Title I teacher and district t esting coordinator to being t he district coordinator o f school improvement, c urriculum and testing, p arent and community i nvolvement and staff development.

F raizer also has been an a djunct faculty member t eaching education classes on the SBU Mountain View campus. “ I’m thrilled to welcome S usan to our staff,” said D onna Depeé, director of t he SBU Mountain View c ampus. “Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. I encourage anyone interested i n attending classes to stop b y our office and visit with her.”

F razier lives in Mountain V iew with her husband, R andy. Both of their sons a nd their families live in M ountain View. Frazier e njoys spending time with h er three grandchildren, L ucas, Ayden and Brynlee.

S he is active in the c ommunity with projects such as helping to coordinate a back-to-school fair for i mpoverished students, and she attends First Presbyterian C hurch in Mountain View, where she is an adult Sunday See SBU on Page 2

Featuring Inserts Mtn. View Home & Garden Richard Bros Supermarket Town & Country Supermarket

Inside the Standard Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12

Birch Tree natives write book See Below

Volume 109 - Issue 31

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Shannon Co.

Area first responders practice with Jaws of Life Being in a car wreck is a frightening thing.

Being injured and trapped in a car that is crumpled beyond all recognition is truly terrifying.

Luckily the Shannon County First Responders are trained and know what to do. So when you hear that reassuring voice that says “we’ll get you out of there” you can be confident that they will, and as quickly as possible.

“We practice now so we’ll know what to do and do it right when it’s for real and the car is down off the side of the road,” said First Responder Vice President Richard Murphy of the Birch Tree Volunteer Fire Department.

Last week personnel from the Shannon County First Responders joined their colleagues from the Birch Tree, Eminence, and Winona Volunteer Fire Departments, along with Mountain View Fire Department and the National Park Service for some mutual training.

Michael Baker of Baker’s

Auto Salvage on Route 60 in Winona generously donated two vehicles for training purposes. Firefighter Randy Hobbs and Fire Chief Mike Manis of the Winona Volunteer Fire Department pretended to be injured victims trapped in the wrecks, while the rest of the group practiced with the various tools and techniques needed to safely cut apart a car and gain access to the victim without injuring them further.

Using the famous “Jaws of Life” and a collection of similar hydraulic tools including shears and spreaders, the First Responders cut the window supports and cut the doors off as well. A glass saw was used to remove the windshields.

Noticing that each department had somewhat different equipment, Birch Tree Jaws of Life - Shannon County First Responders Firefighter Kayla Glasscock use hydraulic shears to cut the door of a car and assess said “it’s good for us to get the patient, played by Winona Fire Chief Mike Manis.

See Practice on Page 2

Liberty Eagles

School board approves swim team Boys & Girls Swim Team added at NO COST to the school district

Decisions were merely a wave of public perception as one parent spoke out to board members during a proposal of adding a swim team to the Liberty High School sports roster.

The outcome was a splash of surprise as the financial shape and district's salary freeze was pointed out by the new superintendent, Dr. Don Christensen.

"The board has my complete support on this.

It's my job to make sure whatever the board decides to back them and make it happen and that's what I intend to do."

A group of interested parents and swimmers attended the Thursday, August 13 school board meeting to present their proposal of a swim team.

"We would like to refer to it as granting permission to proceed with the sport," explained David Ledgerwood, head coach for the Mtn. View Hurricanes Swim Team and former school board member of six years. "I've sat where you sat, it's a hard thing to ask for money, but we are not asking for money. We are simply asking for permission."

See Swim Team on Page 2

Shannon Co.

Congressman Smith visits Upland Timber

Local Events Listings Business Obituaries Liberty Eagles Liberty Eagles Reports Reports/Heaqlth Agriculture Classifieds Advertisement

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The patient is moved onto a backboard for transport by ambulace or helicopter. (Photo courtesy of Bill O'Donnell)

F arm Tour - Wednesday, August 19, Congressman Jason Smith continued his 3rd Annual Farm Tour with a stop at Upland Timber in Shannon County. Smith’s Farm Tour is traveling to each of the 30 counties in Missouri’s E ighth Congressional District to see and highlight the robust role that agriculture and farming play in our area.

“It was important to have a stop representing the timber i ndustry on the Farm Tour because of the huge role it has in our district and our state,” said Smith. “Our timber i ndustry in southeast and southern Missouri produces e verything from hardwood and pallets to charcoal and barrels.” (Photo provided to the Standard)

Swim Team - The Liberty Eagles now have a boys and girls swim team. Pictured above is the boy's team which is currently practicing. Back row, Todd Stockton, Cade Holdt and Head Coach Ryan Smith. Kneeling are Tyler Dewick, Braden Marriott and Kolbe Ledgerwood.

Not pictured is Trenton Pierce. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Willow Springs

EPA reaches settlement with Coastal Energy EPA Region 7 and Coastal Energy Corporation, Willow Springs, Mo., recently reached a proposed settlement valued at more than $200,000 to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The settlement requires Coastal to pay $25,000 in cash penalties and complete more than $175,000 in supplemental environmental projects.

Coastal Energy manufactures asphalt oil and stores approximately 2.8 million gallons of liquid

asphalt, ethanol, and diesel fuel at this facility, which is directly adjacent to the Eleven Point River.

“The proposed settlement today represents a significant step forward in ensuring Coastal Energy Corporation is taking the necessary actions toward protecting the Eleven Point River, and the communities it serves," said EPA Region 7 Acting Regional Administrator Mark Hague.

EPA inspected the facility in early 2014. Coastal lacked a facility response plan and See EPA on Page 4

Birch Tree

Sisters write first children's book

I t was a simple comment f rom a friend in passing: Hoop and Holler sounds like a children's book."

T hen came a chance m eeting with a former c olleague. Long-told stories of youth with an idea to put those childhood memories to print transpired. Slowly, the vision formed into dialogue, t hen illustrations. Finally, a first tale of growing up in a peaceful nook of a place in south central Missouri came to be.

Sisters Hope and Holly Ledgerwood - well, that was their names when they were two of the "jelly beans" within the township of Birch Tree - grew up just a short walk through the woods to the elementary school.

They are all grown up now with colorful and flavorful jelly beans of their own, not very far away from their childhood playgrounds. Both See Book on Page 2

HOWELL CO.

MOST WANTED

T he Howell County S heriff's Department has i ssued warrants and is l ooking for four individuals i n the Howell County area.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of these i ndividuals, do not try to a pprehend them, call the s heriff's office at 417-2562544 or local authorities.

J eremy L. Green, age 30 - Wanted f or two w arrants f or arrest on two class C felony c harges of b urglary-2nd degree and o ne class C felony charge of theft/stealing. Bond set at $29,500.

K enneth L. Duncan, age 31 - Wanted f or warrant f or arrest o n a class D felony c harge of sex offender present/loiter within 500 feet o f a park with playground/ pool-1st offense. Bond set at $4,500.

C linton R. Highfield, age 42 - Wanted f or warrant f or arrest o n a class C felony c harge of r eceiving s tolen property. Bond set at $7,500.

C arrie L. Pettie, age 26 - Wanted f or warrant f or arrest o n a class C felony c harge of b urglary2 nd degree and a class C felony charge of theft/ stealing. Bond set at $45,000.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Swim Team The group referred to West Plains as they had done something similar last year incorporating a swim team at no cost to the school district.

Katie Jensen, the West Plains High School Swim Team Coach stated, "Running a swim team is really quite inexpensive. I can't think of any issues we had last year as a self-funded team."

The group stated that they will cover expenses for Ryan Smith (currently employed by the school district) or any other

coaches through the booster club account.

Discussions were held about transportation, student safety, insurance and liability costs to which the group replied that they have covered all their 'bases' and are fully aware of the costs to be a self-funded team.

"Cost is always going to be a concern. The addition of swimming as a high school sport is minimal compared to other sports," as the group explained to the board how

From Page One they are prepared to fund the sport.

"We can talk about budget cuts, teacher salaries and the hard times our district is facing, but the real goal of the school is to educate and provide opportunities for the children of our district," stated Ledgerwood. "Please consider allowing this opportunity for our students and grant your permission for high school swimming. The kids have never let me down for the last 13 years that I have been

involved in swim team. Please don't let them down now because if one student can benefit from this, if one student can obtain a scholarship from this, isn't that why we are here in the first place ... for the kids."

After questions asked by the board and answered by the group, the board voted in favor of granting "permission" for the high school swim team with the stipulation that the district will not and cannot give any funds. It was also noted that the board will revisit the

program in one year, having to renew the high school sport annually.

During closed session, the board voted to hire Ryan Smith as the LHS swim team coach for 2015-2016. Dr. Christensen stated that this is a mere formality since the booster club will be funding his salary.

"He needs to be listed on all school forms as sponsor so that needed to be done officially."

The Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District will ride this wave out and see how long the

Book now are living in the greater Columbia region in Boone County but their hometown of Birch Tree has never released its magical embrace on the two sisters.

"It was a different time and place," younger sister Holly Gieseke says, "where we could just explore for entire days and not be in danger. Our cousins were close enough to just walk over there or they'd come to us.

The river ways were amazing and we took for granted how easy it was to get a float trip together, or just spend the day at the river, swimming and playing."

Through these collective and

Practice

familiar with each others’ tools because they are a little different and we need to be familiar with them when the time comes.” Bobby Patrick of the Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department adds “In this situation, I'm glad it was just training... These kinds of situations are the worst ones to work but it's what we do. We love to help people in need and we will do our best to help whoever needs it.”

One vehicle was placed on its side and the other was left upright. The rollover vehicle required “cribbing” – building

From Page One fond recollections, their first children's book - "Hoop and Holler" - came to fruition.

"I remember chasing the chickens around and scaring them," Hope Sickmeier said, recalling the approximate origin of their nicknames.

"Gramps told me I was causing a 'ruckus.' He would says, 'That's all you two girls do is hoop and holler."

Their "Grampy's" farm is still there on Rural Route 3, just within the southern border of Shannon County a little more than a stone's throw north of the Oregon County line. The hog operation is no longer running, but Grampy and Grandma will

always be there in spirit.

"Gramps gave us butterscotch candy," Hope continued. "He always carried some in his pocket." Hope smiled as dormant memories eased back into her mind.

"Grampy kept Dr. Pepper in the well house because it would stay colder, but he didn't share it like he did the butterscotch."

Holly opted to remember other pockets in their grandfather's overall.

"I remember Grampy's Brach's candy. He always carried those caramel chewy candies with the fruity centers. They were always so soft and warm.

Royals, Brach's Royals. Good

times."

Always encouraging his granddaughters to explore and "live-it-up" on the farm, Grampy became the inspiration for the first installment of Hoop and Holler. Riding Poncho the Pig as if "on a kiddie ride at the county fair," the sisters truly did - regularly - create a barnyard jamboree at their grandfather's farm.

"We loved to play in the barn and the garden, and every now and then, Grandma would et us play in the attic," Holly said, a vice president of retail banking in Columbia. "All of dad's toys that he made - she kept up there, and she saved

all of his Cracker Jack toys in a shoebox. We'd lay them all out and decide who was going to play with what. So, yes, we have some more memories."

Hesitating to give specifics of other grand adventures from the histories of the oncemischievous sisters, Hope and Holly are eager to put more of their tales to illustrations so younger generations can enjoy a moment not so far away but sometimes feeling as if one of another lifetime.

"It's my past," Hope said, now an elementary school teacher in Boone County. "I have a different life here (in Ashland, MO). My present

and future are here." But when reminiscing about the innocence of youth and the little forest behind their parent's house in Shannon County, Hope smiled. "It was like another land. Just ours to make anything we wanted to be. And it is going to be fun to tell a few more stories."

And as first-time authors, the sisters from Birch Tree are doing the same with Hoop and Holler, beginning a journey to another land, making their childhood characters into anything and everything they want them to be.

From Page One a support out of wood blocks to prevent it from falling over and injuring the responders or further injuring the victims.

The upright car “merely” required the removal of its roof. In real life they might not be so thorough, only removing the parts necessary to reach the victims and get them out.

In training however, everyone needs to learn, so there was much cutting to be done.

“The training was outstanding, we all worked well together and I think we should train together a lot more” said Firefighter

SBU School teacher.

Students at the Mountain View campus can complete associate degrees in business administration, health science and general studies; bachelor degrees in business

district can maintain the new sport without any financial obligations.

The boy's swim team began August 25 in Kickapoo. See this week's Standard News on page 7 for a complete schedule of the boy's swim season. The girl's season will kick off in December.

For more information on the swim team visit their website at http:// sites.google.com/a/liberty. mvbt.k12.mo.us/libertyswimming/

and First Responder Randy Hobbs of the Winona Volunteer Fire Department.

Jaclyn Norris, of the Birch Tree Volunteer Fire Department backed him up saying, “Being a volunteer first responder is very demanding and requires a great deal of commitment and training. I am very proud to volunteer in such a great community. I'm proud of the training we receive as well as this extrication class. I believe we all work hard in our trainings and classes to prepare ourselves for any

emergency that we work together as a team or by ourselves. “ “We had a good practice, “said Winona Fire Chief Mike Manis, the Winona Fire Department is always

ready to practice, train, and work with the neighboring departments in the area.”

Asked why they were willing to come out on a hot August day, wear sweltering bunker gear, gloves and

helmets to cut apart cars, Shannon County First Responder President Allen Ford of the Winona Volunteer Fire Department said “If you save even one life during your life, that’s enough.”

Locals compete in American Salers Junior Nationals Show

From Page One administration, criminal justice, elementary education, psychology and sociology; and master degrees in education and educational administration.

State and federal financial aid are available.

For more information about the Mountain View campus, call Frazier at (417) 934-2999, send an email to mountainview@SBUniv.edu or visit mountainview.SBUniv. edu.

Matthew Price, FFA member at Mountain View-Birch Tree, recently attended the American Salers Junior Nationals Show in Lebanon, Tenn., where he exhibited two class winners with steers and had a second with his heifer in the futurity show and fourth place in the regular heifer show. He also competed in numerous contests. For his age division, Intermediate, he was the Grand Champion in Showmanship, a member of the Grand Champion Team Fitting team, was Reserve Champion in the Prepared Speech contest and Reserve Champion in the Team Marketing and Sales event. For his hard work in these contests, he also won the Grand Champion Intermediate Contestant award and when the points were totaled he was the #1 Overall Contestant across all three age divisions. Matthew also exhibited cattle at the Tri-County Fair in Mountain Grove, Mo., and Texas County Fair in Houston, Mo., where he received champion steer at both events and was named Grand Champion Senior Showmanship at Texas County.

Matthew is a sophomore at Mountain View-Birch Tree and serves as the secretary of the FFA Chapter this year and is a second year member of the FFA Trap Team. He is the son of Stephanie Beltz-Price and Shawn Argabright and the grandson of Joe and Nancy Beltz, all of Mountain View. He is pictured here at the Junior Nationals Show in Tennessee with his class winning steer during the showmanship competition. This is his first year showing cattle. (Photo provided to the Standard)

Jase Beltz, 8 year-old grandson of Joe and Nancy Beltz of Mountain View, Mo., recently attended the American Salers Junior Nationals Show in Lebanon, Tenn. He exhibited the Grand Champion Optimizer Heifer (shown here), as well as the Reserve Champion Cow/Calf pair. He also competed in numerous contests. For his age division, Juniors, he was the Reserve Champion Showman, a member of the Grand Champion Team Fitting team, Grand Champion in the Prepared Speech contest and Grand Champion in the Team Marketing and Sales event. For his hard work in these contests, he won the Grand Champion Junior Contestant award and when the points were totaled he was the #6 Overall Contestant across all three age divisions. Jase also exhibited cattle at his local 4-H show in McPherson, Kansas. He is in 3rd grade at Canton-Galva Elementary in Kansas and is the son of Jill and Jason Beltz of Canton, Kansas. Pictured at the Junior Nationals Show is Jase holding the heifer and left to right, Salers Junior Princess Courtney Cox, Salers Princess Ashlynn Lingle, mom Jill holding little sister Josie, Taylor Goering, Judge Albert Stone of Tennessee and dad Jason. (Photo provided to the Standard)

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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

Class of 1975 to hold 40 year class reunion

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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday August 26

Thursday August 27

Friday August 28

Saturday August 29

Sunday August 30

High: 80 Low: 53

High: 81 Low: 57

High: 83 Low: 62

High: 84 Low: 63

High: 88 Low: 64

Tuesday Monday August 31 September 1

High: 90 Low: 66

High: 90 Low: 67

Looking Back Through the eyes of the Standard News

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

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

Henry Family Reunion Saturday, August 29 The Henry Family Reunion will be held at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center on Saturday, August 29. The reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All friends are welcome to come by. Finger food is the food of the day. See you there!

Bosom Buddies to meet Tuesday, September 1

Bosom Buddies Support Group for Breast Cancer Survivors will meet at the United Methodist Church in Mtn. View on Tuesday, September 1. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 7 p.m. In the library of the upper level of the church. All are welcome to be kept informed of new information from the Cancer Society. For more Standard News Archives - March 14, 1968 - Construction of city water lines has just started. The water information contact Willie Coffman at 417-934-7220 or the line has just been pushed under Highway 60.

United Methodist Church at 417-934-5033.

Willow Springs Senior Center Trivia Contest Sept. 19 The Willow Springs Senior Center will hold their fifth annual "If I Only Had A Brain" trivia contest on Saturday, September 19.

Six person teams will answer questions from ten categories.

All proceeds go to the Willow Springs Senior Center. No phones, computers or any other electronic devices are allowed ... just your brain!

Check-in is from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The games start at 6 p.m. sharp! To enter a team or for more information contact Elaine Edwards at 417-469-5811. Leave a message if no answer. Please register before September 17.

Join the fun!

Rocket into Cub Scouting!

Cub Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys - Cub Scouting. A sign-up night will be held on Tuesday, September 1 at 6 p.m. at Mountain View United Methodist Church. Fliers with additional details will be distributed at school. Designed for boys ages 7 to 10, Cub Scouting combines outdoor activities, sports, academics, and more in a fun and exciting program that helps families teach ideals such as honesty, good citizenship, and respect. Every new boy who joins scouting will receive a free model rocket.

Pack 87 will be shooting off these rockets on Saturday, September 5 at Sims Valley Lake.

For more information on getting involved in Pack 87, contact Russell Bates at 417-362-0412, or Nathan Rackers email at nathan.rackers@scouting.org or call 417-883.-636

Art projects at the Mtn. View Senior Center Jerri Brown will be at the Mtn. View Senior Center to teach art projects every Thursday at 10 a.m. There is no charge for the class but you must have your own supplies. Jerri has had her art displayed and sold in several art galleries. She not only paints on canvas but also on lots of others items such as rocks, clothes and furniture just to name a few. She is known for her metal sculptures. If you paint or even if you have never picked up a paint brush but would like to, come to the center Thursday. Meet new people while having a good time and enjoying your new found talent. Anyone is welcome to come to the class. The only requirement is that you want to have a good time. For more information, please call the center at 417-934-6504.

E-Mail: office@mvstandard.com

Mark your calendars

Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

Skating & Open gym at Bingo at the Mtn. View the Mtn. View Family Healthcare Youth Center until 9:45 5:45 p.m. p.m. For more information - Mtn. View Christian call 417-934-5437. $3 Wednesday, August Church TEAM 412 admission per child 26th (preschool thru 6th 7:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. grade) and The Journey LHS Varsity Football Coffee & Billiards at the youth group (junior high Game vs. Springfield Mtn. View Senior Center and high school). Doors Catholic 7:30 a.m. open at 5:45 p.m. Dinner Saturday, August 29th Willow Springs Farmers served at 6:00 p.m.

TBA Market, 7:30 a.m. to 11 Classes start at 6:30 p.m.

LHS Girls Varsity to a.m. at Booster Field on - Narcotics compete at the Dora Main Street.

Anonymous, 6:30 p.m.

Tournament 9:00 a.m. at Mothers Against 7:30 a.m.

Howell County Health Methamphetamine (MAM) Willow Springs Farmers Department satellite 503 E. Main Street Willow Market, 7:30 a.m. to 11 clinic from 9 a.m. to Springs. For information a.m. at Booster Field.

3 p.m. at The Good call 417-469-0018 or 4177:45 p.m.

Samaritan Care Clinic, 855-9113.

Comics Richard Casom 501 W. Hwy 160 in Mtn. 8:00 p.m. and the Crisco Kid will View. Services offered Alcoholics Anonymous perform at Roper's are WIC (Women, Infant, and Alanon meetings Saloon followed by an and Children program) 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart after-party full of dancing and Immunizations. For Church in Willow Springs. and door prizes. Cover more information, please Call 417-469-5550 for charge is $5. contact Howell County information 8:00 a.m.

Health Department at Thursday, August 27th Mtn. View Farmer's 417-256-7078.

7:00 a.m.

Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon 9:15 a.m.

Rotary Club of Mtn. View at West Park Exercise at the Mtn. View will meet at Ron's Family Sunday, August 30th Healthcare Restaurant.

8:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Willow Springs Alcoholics - Swedish Weaving at the Swedish Weaving at the Anonymous and Al-Anon Mtn. View Senior Center Mtn. View Senior Center meetings at the Sacred - Arthritis Exercise at the 4:30 p.m.

Heart Church. Call Mtn. View Senior Center LHS Girls JV/Varsity 417-469-5550 for more 11:00 a.m.

Softball game information.

Puzzles at the at Van Buren Monday, August 31st Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

LHS JV/Varsity Volleyball Coffee & Billiards at the Blood Pressure Checks game vs Willow Springs Mtn. View Senior Center at the Mtn. View Senior Friday, August 28th 9:00 a.m.

Center TBA - Zumba at the 12:00 p.m.

LHS Girls Varsity to Mtn. View Senior Center Willow Springs Rotary compete at the Dora - Aerobics at the Club at Open Range.

Tournament Mtn. View Senior Center Contact Teresa Waggoner 7:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. at 417-252-0316 for Coffee & Billiards at the - Arthritis Exercise at the information.

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

10:00 a.m.

- Swedish Weaving Class Shuffleboard Games at Arthritis Exercise at the at the Mtn. View Senior Mtn. View Senior Center Center Al Anon 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

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

- Storytime at the Willow 1:00 p.m.

Mtn. View Springs Library. Call the Arts & Crafts Club at the Presbyterian Church library at 417-469-3482 WSCF Ferguson Building 205 E. 2nd Street for information. in Willow Springs. Call 417-247-7146 12:30 p.m.

Sue Thompson at or - Shuffleboard Games at 417-252-7477 for info 417-247-0566 Mtn. View Senior Center 5:30 p.m.

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

For more information call 417-934-2682.

Tuesday, September 1st 7:00 a.m.

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

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

- Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce weekly meeting at the Mtn. View Community Center. Call 417-934-2794 for more information.

- Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417469-5519 for information.

The meeting will be held at OP Hall at the country club. Scott Williamson will be the guest speaker.

Lunch catered by G&W Foods for the cost of $6 per person.

12:30 p.m.

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

- LHS Girls JV/Varsity Softball game vs. Houston - Tumbling at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 7:30 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437.

5:30 p.m.

2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

6:00 p.m.

- LHS JV Football game vs. Houston - The MSU-WP Volleyball game between the MSUWP Grizlies and Indian Hills Community College of Ottumwa, Iowa will be held in the West Plains Civic Center arena. Admission is free.

- Water Aerobics, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Willow Springs Municipal Pool. Contact Bree or Kyra at 417-469-1537 for info 6:30 p.m.

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

Mtn. View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Letter to the Editor:

Shakedown Street: Jimmy Tebeau, Federal Forfeiture Law and the Taking of Camp Zoe It is Saturday night and the music of the Grateful Dead echoes through the canyon, mixing with the sound of Sinking Creek as it makes its way to the Current River. The full moon crests above the hills and lights red clay pathways where modern-day hippies move to the music in rainbow rags reminiscent of the ‘60’s. It is Camp Zoe, a music venue within the hills of Southern Missouri, home to Jimmy Tebeau and his St. Louis band, The Schwag.

In the early 2000’s, Tebeau would receive the Missouri Legislature’s entrepreneur award for creating a multimillion dollar business at Zoe. By 2010, he would be on his way to federal court and prison for providing a venue for an open air drug market, while, in St. Louis, his 350 acres on trial in a federal forfeiture case. Within an odd legal theory, land can become the respondent in a civil forfeiture

EPA

did not have an adequate spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan. It also failed to provide required secondary containment for oil storage. These Clean Water Act requirements are intended to prevent accidental releases, and to ensure facilities are better able to respond to releases that do occur.

Coastal Energy also failed to submit information about propane it stored onsite to state and local emergency response organizations as required by EPCRA. This requirement seeks to ensure that state and local officials, and the public, have access to information about the general hazard types and locations of hazardous

action.

For years, the Missouri State Patrol set up roadblocks upon the routes into the hillside venue for the specific purpose of drug interdiction. Cars were searched and Zoe participants arrested. In 2000, the US Supreme Court in its decision in City of Indianapolis v Edmond, prohibited these types of roadblocks as violating the 4th Amendment of the US Constitution. In its decision, the Court stated that the secondary purposes of highway safety and crime control violate the 4th Amendment mandate of particularized individual suspicion. Even so, the search of Zoe visitors continued. In 2015, the court reiterated its holding in Rodriquez v US, stating that the use of drug dogs in routine traffic stops and search and seizure without particularized probable cause violate the US Constitution.

In the early morning hours

of November 1, 2010, Zoe participants were sleeping in tents after a night of dancing at Spookstock.

Federal agents and state patrolmen accompanied by representatives of the IRS, entered and raided the campground with assault rifles and dogs. Two-hundred officers fanned out across the land, as agents of the IRS seized computers, files, and money from Tebeau’s office.

No one was arrested for drugs, or criminal activity and no charges were filed against the concert promoters. In the following days, the state and the DEA would file civil forfeiture proceedings against Camp Zoe and the land itself.

The Missouri Constitution prohibits the taking of estates in forfeiture, but police have a history of assisting the US Department of Justice in both raids and forfeiture actions where a 20/80 split of the proceeds

occurs. A kickback of 80% to state police would seem illegal and a former governor (Holden) attempted to create a remedy for this by insisting that criminal charges must attach to forfeiture petitions. However, the standard of proof under federal law is civil preponderance of the evidence and a criminal indictment need not occur. In the case of Jimmy Tebeau, the seizure of his bank assets prevented a real defense of his land which was signed over to the Feds in a plea agreement.

The agreement, obtained under duress at the threat of multiple years in prison, stipulated that he had not sold drugs and had not made any money from the sales of drugs by others. He had simply provided a venue for concerts where some people sold drugs, as happens at most outdoor rock concerts. At the time of the alleged offense, his security teams were searching all cars as they entered the gates.

Someone wanted the land and someone wanted a cut of the money.

The grading of the hillside has begun, with pools of clay and sludge above the stream..

Camp Zoe will never be the same. The plans in motion, envision, a “high-end hotel with corporate amenities” rising above Sinking Creek, and a gazebo for weddings, perched upon Echo Bluff. Paved highways converge from all directions.

The music and the words of Jerry Garcia no longer echo through the hills. The hippies in rainbow rags have disappeared.

Camp Zoe, as seen from aerial photographs, appears as a bald knob, a lesion upon the surrounding forest.

One might ask: “Is beauty not enough, without the corporate footprint of man upon the Earth?”

Gwen Reese Mtn. View

From Page One chemicals.

To comply with the Clean Water Act and EPCRA, Coastal Energy improved its secondary containment, developed and implemented a Facility Response Plan, and revised its spill prevention plan. The company also submitted the required information about propane storage at its facility that it had previously failed to provide.

The proposed settlement agreement requires the company to spend at least $107,347 on the installation of technology to monitor its asphalt and ethanol tanks for accidental releases 24 hours a day. Coastal personnel will be automatically notified of a loss from one of these

tanks during off-hours, reducing the chance of a release affecting the local environment. In addition, the company is required to spend a minimum of $73,200 in enhancing the emergency response capability of local emergency responders.

The company will provide firefighter protective clothing, air packs, emergency oxygen, and containment boom to the Willow Springs Fire Department.

The technology improvements and response equipment are considered Supplemental Environmental Projects. A SEP is intended to be a project that produces environmental or public health and safety benefits,

earning partial credit by EPA to offset the cost of the penalty.

“This Supplemental Environmental Project is an example of how using advanced monitoring technologies coupled with real time e-reporting can protect the environment and drive compliance,” said EPA Region 7 Acting Regional Administrator Mark Hague.

The proposed settlement document is subject to a 40-day public comment period before it becomes final. Information on how to submit comments is available at the following link: http://www.epa.gov/ region7/public_notices/ CWA/civil_penalty_order_ public_notices.htm.

EPA proposes new commonsense measures to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector Continuing the Obama Administration’s commitment to take action on climate change and protect public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing commonsense proposed standards August 18 that would reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) from the oil and natural gas industry. The proposal is a part of the Administration’s strategy under President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40 to 45 percent from 2012 levels by 2025.

Methane, the key constituent of natural gas, is a potent GHG with a global warming potential more than 25 times greater than that of carbon dioxide. Methane is the second most prevalent greenhouse gas emitted in the United States from human activities, and nearly 30 percent of those emissions come from oil production and the production, transmission and distribution of natural gas.

“Today, through our costeffective proposed standards, we are underscoring our commitment to reducing the pollution fueling climate change and protecting public health while supporting responsible energy

Apparently, this was not enough, but one would ask how drug sales might have been prevented without searching each and every participant.

Jimmy Tebeau went to prison for months, not years, and most likely considered his prime real estate as a fair exchange for his freedom.

Southern Missouri police prevented the encroachment of out-of-state drug dealers upon Missouri lands. The average citizen might see this as a win-win situation.

The average citizen does not have the entire factual picture.

Camp Zoe was purchased at auction by the Missouri Parks Division of the Department of Natural Resources. Online sources quote the park’s director, Bill Bryan, stating, “We have been interested in this land for years!” Tebeau’s Zoe was a natural gem, a one-of-a-kind parcel of pristine wilderness where he accumulated millions of dollars in concert promotion.

development, transparency and accountability,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “Cleaner-burning energy sources like natural gas are key compliance options for our Clean Power Plan and we are committed to ensuring safe and responsible production that supports a robust clean energy economy.”

The proposed standards for new and modified sources are expected to reduce 340,000 to 400,000 short tons of methane in 2025, the equivalent of reducing 7.7 to 9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.

EPA estimates the rule will yield net climate benefits of $120 to $150 million in 2025.

Those standards are also expected to reduce 170,000 to 180,000 tons of ozoneforming VOCs in 2025, along with 1,900 to 2,500 tons of air toxics, such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene. Ozone is linked to a variety of serious public health effects, including

reduced lung function, asthma attacks, asthma development, emergency room visits and hospital admissions, and early death from respiratory and cardiovascular causes.

Air toxics include chemicals that are known or suspected to cause cancer and other serious health effects.

The proposed standards will complement voluntary efforts, including EPA’s Methane Challenge Program, and are based on practices and technology currently used by industry. To cut methane and VOC emissions, the proposal requires: • Finding and repairing leaks; • Capturing natural gas from the completion of hydraulically fractured oil wells; • Limiting emissions from new and modified pneumatic pumps; and • Limiting emissions from several types of equipment used at natural gas transmission compressor

Our 2nd anniversary bash in our new library building was well-attended by our patrons and Friends of the Library group. Paul Campbell won our barbecue basket door prize.

After two years, you'd think the "new" would wear off.

It hasn't. We look forward to serving our patrons for many more years in this beautiful building.

All Texas County Library Branches will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

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

Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download for Texas County Library patrons!

To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, click on “e-books”, or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required.

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

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

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

stations, including compressors and pneumatic controllers.

DOA.’s Methane Challenge Program that was proposed earlier this year expands on the successful Natural Gas STAR program, which serves as a platform for companies who want to make an ambitious and transparent commitments to address methane emissions.

This flexible program has the potential to foster significant cost-effective emission reductions across the oil and gas sector and to provide transparency on the progress partner companies are making to reduce emissions.

As part of the proposal announced today, the agency is updating the 2012 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) to address methane as well as VOC emissions for sources covered in that rule. EPA’s proposal would also require that industry reduce VOC and methane emissions from hydraulically fractured and refractured oil wells, which can contain significant amounts of natural gas along with oil.

In addition, the proposal means methane and VOC reductions “downstream” from wells and production sites, covering equipment in the natural gas transmission segment of the industry that was not regulated in the agency’s 2012 oil and natural gas rules. Additionally, the agency proposes to clarify and streamline Clean Air Act permitting requirements in states and Indian country.

Today’s proposal includes proposed guidelines for states to reduce VOC emissions from existing oil and gas sources in certain ozone nonattainment areas as well as mid-Atlantic and Northeast states that are part of the Ozone Transport Region.

EPA will take comment on the proposals for 60 days after they are published in the Federal Register. The agency will hold public hearings and will announce details soon.

More information, including technical fact sheets, is available at http:// www.epa.gov/airquality/ oilandgas/actions.html

Puppies for Parole

Puppies for Parole is a unique program made possible through partnerships with animal shelters and animal advocate groups statewide. South Central Correctional Center, in Licking, began the program in 2010. Through the program, selected offenders have the opportunity to become trainers for rescue dogs in the program.

Offenders work with the dogs teaching them basic obedience skills and properly socializing the animals, making them more adoptable. The dogs’ training consists of a two-month period in which they learn verbal commands and general obedience. The offenders and the dogs go through the rehabilitative process together. The culmination of the training is the graduation ceremony at the end of the program, during which time the dogs are administered a Canine Good Citizenship Test they must pass.

There are multiple benefits to this program. Puppies for Parole provides offenders the skills necessary to support successful rehabilitation and reentry into society, ultimately improving public safety. At the same time, this is an opportunity for offenders to re-pay Missouri communities and show dedication to rehabilitation while still in the prison system. Many people have seen this program have a profound effect on the inmates and staff, increasing the safety and security of the facility.

George A. Lombardi, director of the Department of Corrections said, "The dogs have a remarkable impact on MDOC offenders, improving offender behavior and providing incentive to maintain excellent conduct records.

Offenders not directly involved in the program are showing responsibility and selflessness by donating to support our efforts. Staff morale is also enhanced by the presence of the dogs."The program also saves dogs' lives. Many dogs that were unwanted and would have been euthanized have found forever homes through the program. About 300 dogs have been adopted through Licking's prison and 3,000 statewide as part of the Puppies for Parole Program. Some of these dogs were specially trained to work with special needs children, veterans, mental health patients and disabled individuals.

Puppies for Parole operates solely on private donations and donations from offender organizations.

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

Rural Growth is America's Strength

Twenty stops. 15 counties. 5 days. That’s the tally for the 3rd Annual District-Wide Farm Tour so far, a yearly trip to see different sectors of the agriculture industry in every corner of our district. The Farm Tour kicked off on Monday and will travel to each of the 30 counties in Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District before it is finished. It gives me the chance to talk with the farmers and ranchers that keep our rural economy moving. We are halfway through the tour, and I have already been able to speak with dairy farmers, beef producers, bison ranchers, rabbit farmers, and folks who grow garlic, chestnuts, and more. In southeast and southern Missouri, we have more than 19,000 farms and are fortunate enough to produce everything except citrus and sugar. The wealth of diverse farms makes our area unique.

The acres are more than just farms, though; they are part of the fabric of our district. Brandywine Blueberry Farm in Rolla shows that family farms aren’t just important to our rural economy, they are important to the community. Lance Hasten’s cattle operation in Salem has grown from three cows and a loan he received while in FFA to the prospering farm with 160 head of cattle he has now. The strong sense of community at the Houston Dairy Coop in Texas County exemplifies the heart of our district. I could go on and on because these folks took their passion for agriculture and have turned it into their career. But, whether people make cheese or harvest timber, our conversations gravitate toward the same place: regulations from unelected bureaucrats are hurting Missouri farm families and threatening their livelihoods.

Their personal stories help me advocate for our agriculture-rich district back in Washington and protect our rural way of life. I recently added language to the Energy & Water funding bill to block the EPA from using any funds to implement the damaging Waters of the United States rule which could bring every puddle of water under government scrutiny. I have called for more support during flood season to protect our land and resources. And, I’m pushing to make Section 179 tax deductions permanent so farm families and small businesses know their tax burden for the year instead of relying on the president to sign a temporary Band-Aid in December. Agriculture is the heart of our district and our nation. We must continue to protect it.

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Death Notices Donald Curtright Donald Wayne Curtright, 71, died Sunday, August 2, 2015. He was an independent over-the-road truck driver for 30 years.

He was born March 28, 1944, in Mountain View, MO. He lived in Valley Center from 1989 to 2014 before moving to San Antonio, Texas, to be near his son.

Survivors include his

William Raymond Cooley sister Gracie Kinnison of West Plains, Mo., son Scott (Kelly) of San Antonio, daughter Debbie (Barry) Devosha of Kansas City, Mo., five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and June Curtright.

Burial will be at a later date in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mtn. View, Mo.

William Raymond Cooley firstborn son of Barney Raymond Cooley and Wilma Dyer Cooley was born June 10th, 1932 at Oakside,

Melvin Marshall Berry Funeral services for Melvin M. Berry were held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Assembly of God Church in Winona, MO with Bro. Wayne Lunyou officiating.

Pallbearers were Jason Young, Josh Baker, Hunter Berry, Doug Brawley, Robert Berry, and Marlon Berry.

Honorary Pallbearer was Donnie Norton. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.

Melvin Marshall Berry was born at Fremont, MO on February 16, 1939, the son of Delbert Marshall Berry and Beulah (Farris) Berry. Melvin passed from this life on August 18, 2015 at his home in Winona, MO at the age of 76 years and 6 months.

Melvin attended school at Fremont and had vivid memories of picking cotton in the Bootheel. Another event that stayed clear in his memory was the 1957 tornado that almost destroyed his home town and did destroy the family’s

home with Melvin in it.

After the storm the family moved to Winona where he spent most of his life.

On October 30, 1970, Melvin was united in marriage to Margie Alene Rector.

This union was blessed with one daughter Lisa Marshann, this made his family complete. Melvin brought three other children to this family unit, two sons and one daughter.

Melvin was preceded in death by his father Delbert Marshall Berry; two grandmothers; four brotherin-laws; and one nephew.

His survivors include his wife Margie of 45 years of Winona, MO; two sons Marlon Dean Berry of Washington state and Robert Lynn Berry and wife Debra Faye (Brawley) of Winona, MO; two daughters Pattie Charlene (Berry) Baker of Springfield, MO and Lisa Marshann (Berry) and husband David Reese of Winona, MO; his mother Beulah Berry of Winona, MO; five sisters Ruby Martin of Ellington, MO,

Fern (Berry) and husband Gene Goodwin of Winona, MO, Geneva Brawley of Winona, MO, Donna (Berry) and husband Donnie Norton of Winona, MO, and Shirley (Berry) and husband Lloyd Meade of Winona, MO; 14 grandchildren; 3 great granddaughters; several nieces, nephews; and a host of friends.

Melvin enjoyed playing music, hunting and fishing, and time spent with his family and especially those three little great granddaughters.

Melvin was a hard worker and enjoyed working until his health forced him to slow down. He was saddled with several nicknames Chief, Gosslin, Light Foot and was best known by his friends as Horsefly.

Melvin is at rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior.

His passing will forever leave a vacancy in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com

Roland Andrew 'Bob' Elam Roland Andrew “Bob” serving during the Korean Elam, 84, of Mountain War. View, Missouri went to his After returning from Heavenly home on August service, Bob was united in marriage to Janet Edna Cooper on September 23, 1957 at First Baptist Church, Mountain View, Missouri.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janet, of the home; three children Sharon (David) King of St. Robert, MO, Sandy Francis of Mountain View and Tim (Wendy) Elam of Fair Grove, MO; nine grandchildren, Jason (Larissa) Francis, Springfield, MO, Melanie (Geoff) Addington, Ohio, La’nee (Jeff) Hasencamp, 21, 2015 at Mountain View St. Louis, MO; Kristina Healthcare. He was born and Megan King, Chicago, July 21, 1931 near Oakside, IL; Lacy (Matt) Perkins, Missouri, the son of Roland Springfield, MO, Tyler Elam, Bland Elam and Katie Agnes Springfield, MO, Nicole (Lynch) Elam.

Elam, Rolla, MO, and Khalid Bob graduated from Elam, Fair Grove, MO; four Summersville High School great grandchildren and two and then entered the United more on the way; one sister, State Air Force, honorably Nadine (Junior) Presser,

Willow Springs, MO; two sisters in law, Vivian Elam and Faye Elam; and close friend, John Sneed.

Bob worked in auto body repair for 40 years. He was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Mountain View, having served as Deacon for 47 years.

Bob was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed golfing. Family was very important to him and he cherished his time with each one.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View with Rev. Tressa Price officiating. Interment was in Old City Cemetery, Mountain View.

Contributions, in memory of Bob, may be made to Agape House, P.O. Box 550, Mountain View, MO 65548. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com.

Safety Course at Mercy tackles today's driving challenges AARP Driver Safety Course Are your biggest driving obstacles coming from behind the steering wheel?

Mercy St. Francis Hospital is once again hosting

an AARP Driver Safety Course on Sept. 15 to provide answers to today’s driving challenges like cell phones, medications and

Breastfeeding Support Group to meet in August The Texas County Memorial Hospital breastfeeding support group will meet Thursday, August 27 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 are planning to breastfeed after the birth of their child.

Mothers may bring their breastfeeding child to the meeting.

The group offers education, support and encouragement for area mothers.

Support group meetings are held the fourth Thursday of every month.

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

For more information or to register, contact the TCMH obstetrics department at 417-9671260 or 1-866-967-3311, extension 4449.

slowed reaction time.

The course will also teach drivers how to compensate for changes in vision and hearing; how to handle problem situations such as left turns, right-of-way, freeway traffic, trucks and blind spots; and what to do if confronted by an aggressive driver. Attendees will also be taught how to assess their own and others’ abilities through a Personal Driving Capability Index.

Course admission for AARP members is $15; nonmembers will be charged $20.

Some insurance companies offer discounts to those who have taken this course.

The course will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

15, at the Mountain View Senior Center, located at 903 E. 5th St. Call 417934-7000 to reserve your seat.

Missouri and passed from this life at his home August 15, 2015, making his age 83 years 2 months and 5 days.

He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Atkins in 1954 and to this union 4 sons were born, Harold Lynn, Denver Raymond, Justin Lee Lyle Scott. She preceded him in death in 1968. He was united in marriage to Jeanie Malone in 1969, they had a daughter Lisa Lynette.

Bill served honorably in The United States Navy from 1950 through 1954.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Wilma, wife Mary Lou, brother Ralph and infant sister Nellie.

He is survived by his wife Jeanie of the home, sons; Lynn and wife Brenda of Goose Creek, South

Carolina, Denver and wife Chandra of Summersville, Missouri, Justin and wife Shari of Summersville, Missouri, Scott and wife Vickie of Willow Springs, Missouri: Daughters; Lisa Jordan and husband John of Houston, Missouri and Ivanna Koogler and husband Rick of Low Wassie, Missouri.

Grandchildren Jason, Matthew and Nathan Cooley, Mary Lee and Dan Cooley, Frankie Bowman, Tyler and Shelby Cooley, Chris Willrett and Mackenzie Mooney, Rick Koogler and Rikita Renegar Dusty and Jake Knight, Guy Payne and Pammie Dawson.

16 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Brothers: Pug Cooley and wife Wanda of Mt. View Missouri; Bud Cooley and wife Nancy of Summersville, Missouri, Sister: Dorothy Wood and husband Woody

of Wood River Nebraska.

Grandchildren: Jason, Matthew and Nathan Cooley, Mary Lee and Dan Cooley, Frankie Bowman, Tyler and Shelby Cooley, Chris Willrett and Mackenzie Mooney, Rick Koogler and Rikita Renegar Dusty and Jake Knight, Guy Payne and Pammie Dawson. As well as many nieces and nephews, friends and relatives.

Bill was a friends to many and a stranger to none, teller of stories, greatly loved by all he met. He will be missed and we his family will love him forever.

Memorial Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Summersville City Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net

Pilgrim Rest Church to hold community singing Pilgrim Rest Church is holding their community singing service on Sunday, September 6 at 2 p.m.

The potluck meal begins at 12 noon. All are welcome to attend and bring a covered dish.

Bring a song, story, poem, testimony, anything to share.

For more info call 417247-0140. Pilgrim Rest Church is located on "OO" Highway, Mountain View, MO.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Liberty Eagle Football First home game set for Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m. against Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish

Liberty Eagles - Back row, Andrew Raider, Jason Sullivan, Brenton Bush, Kole Orchard, Josh Pruett, Cale Cornman, Shalin Stout, Brodyn Kenaga, Xander Marshall, Bob Bews, Jackson Conner, Kohletin Briggs and Andre Bales. Not pictured, Willie Wilkins, Nick Rodriguez and Daniel Neal. Kneeling, Trenton Foster, Brian Drees, Adam Shaw, Marcos Rodriguez, Chase Smith, Chad Campbell, Caleb Clark, Max Rudolph, Hunter Dennison and Andrew Holden. Seated, Lance Wilson, Noah Reese, Landen Cooley, Hunter Roberts, Kobe Gastineau, Seth Stephens, Colten Foster, Marcus Antrim and Ty Barnes. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Meet the Coaching Staff

Liberty Eagle Seniors

Liberty Eagle Football Coaching Staff - Brock Kenaga, Joey Spittler, Chris Liberty Eagle Seniors - Jason Sullivan, Xander Marshall, Kohletin Briggs, Cale Holland, Head Coach Darin Acklin, James Lee, Allen Hedden and Cory Acklin. Holland, Cornman, Andrew Raider, Andre Bales and Nick Rodriguez. Not pictured is Willie Lee ad Hedden are Liberty Middle School Football Coaches. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) Wilkins. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

New faces, same results; Eagles crush Caruthersville

by Brian Ingalls Mountain View Standard News office@mvstandard.com

Five starters out for the season opener? No problem.

Freshmen and sophomores starting on the offensive line?

Piece of cake. Two first half turnovers? No biggie. Giving up 116 yards of passing to the opponent in the first half?

Big deal. Only one set of numbers actually mattered last Friday night when the Liberty Eagles took the field against the Caruthersville Tigers for the first game of the High School football season, and those were the numbers on the scoreboard. By the end of the first quarter those numbers said 28-0 Liberty. By halftime it was 35-6, and by the end of the game it was 49-6 Eagles.

It wasn’t supposed to be this easy. The Eagles entered the game still reeling from the loss of Shalin Stout with a broken clavicle just days before traveling to

Caruthersville. The injury added to the list of players that have been sidelined for Liberty in the early going this season, and with freshmen and sophomores starting on the offensive line, the offense was expected to struggle more than usual. Instead, the offense was unstoppable, and the Eagles dominated.

Liberty scored every time they had the ball in the first quarter, and even the defense contributed after Kole Orchard picked off a pass and raced 35 yards for a touchdown and a 28-0 lead for the Eagles.

Defensively, Liberty gave up some yards through the air, but held the Tigers to just 12 first half rushing yards.

“I thought our defense played really well,” said Eagles Head Coach Darin Acklin on Monday, “Caruthersville always has an abundance of athletes and we contained them for the most part. We let a couple of balls get behind us in the secondary, but we didn't give up a lot of big plays which is crucial when trying to contain a lot of team speed.”

Things kept rolling early in the second quarter. After forcing a fumble, Liberty’s first possession of the quarter resulted in yet another touchdown and a 35-0 lead.

By the time the two teams went into the locker room at halftime, Liberty still hadn’t punted the ball, and if not for two interceptions that killed

their last two drives, the Eagles may have had even more.

“Caruthersville just had too many turnovers,” said Acklin, “we got on them early which took them out of their regular offense.”

For their part, the Eagles put together 239 yards of total offense in the first half, balancing 121 yards on the ground with 118 yards through the air. Josh Pruett started his junior year by completing 10 first half passes on 16 attempts, running for one touchdown and throwing for another. Five different receivers caught passes for the Eagles in the first half, while Marcos Rodriguez and Orchard chewed up yardage on the ground. Rodriguez averaged almost 10 yards a carry. Meanwhile Orchard carried the ball just twice but one of those was a 38-yard touchdown run as he racked up 47 total on two rushes. He found the end-zone four times before the night was over.

“Kole Orchard obviously had a big night,” said Acklin, “Josh Pruett also played well despite the two (interceptions).

He had several good check offs that put our offense in successful situations. Our offensive line got a lot better from jamboree.”

As the offensive line provided Pruett the time to throw, the junior quarterback found plenty of targets. In the first half alone Brenton Bush

hauled in four catches for 31 yards, while Max Rudolph had two catches for 35, Andrew Raider had four catches for 25 yards, Marcos Rodriguez had two for 22, and Xander Marshall had one catch for five yards. By the end of the game, Liberty’s new faces were piling up yards like previous teams.

“If my stats are correct,” said Acklin, “we had right at 500 yards of offense.”

The defense got everything started by forcing a Caruthersville fumble on the first possession of the game.

Chase Smith recovered for Liberty and the Eagles were in business at the Tigers 34yard line. A seven-yard pass on third and five gave Liberty a first down, and runs by Rodriguez and another pass to Bush gave the Eagles a first and goal at the one yard line.

Rodriguez punched it in one play later and the Eagles took a 7-0 lead.

The Tigers took over at their 43 yard line after the pooch kick, and promptly went backwards thanks to the Liberty defense. Brodyn Kenaga had the key play, making the first of several impressive tackles by throwing the Tigers for a 13 yard loss after a loose ball.

After Caruthersville’s punter booted the fourth down kick off the side of his foot, the Eagles had great field position again, taking over at the

Tigers’ 38 yard line.

That’s when Kole Orchard struck. Taking an inside handoff, Orchard showed off some speed as he raced through the defense for a 38yard touchdown and a 14-0 Eagles lead.

The lead became 21-0 after the Eagles forced another Caruthersville punt, and put together an 8-play drive. The drive nearly fell short after a holding penalty wiped out a 30 yard run and instead made it 3rd and seven from the Tigers 41-yard line. Needing seven yards for the first down, the Eagles handed it to Rodriguez who went for 10 yards right up the middle. Three plays later, Pruett passed to Max Rudolph for a 28-yard touchdown catch.

Things went from bad to worse for the Tigers who took over at their own 35 yard line after the Eagles’ kickoff.

On first down, Lamonte Bell went back to pass and was intercepted by Orchard who took it the distance for a picksix and a 28-0 Eagles’ lead.

Make that 35-0 after Pruett ran it in from four yards out on the Eagles first drive of the second quarter. Only a couple of turnovers to end the half stopped the Eagles offense as Liberty took a 35-6 lead into the locker room.

There would be no comeback in the second half for the Tigers as Liberty’s defense tightened against

the Caruthersville passing attack, and the Eagles’ offense added two more scores. A touchdown from Rodriguez in the third quarter, and a final one by Orchard in the fourth quarter put the wraps on the game.

Springfield Catholic arrives in Mountain View this Friday after getting drubbed at home

by Strafford 42-6. Acklin explained, “Catholic does have a good front with size on their offensive line, but are lacking some play makers,” then he added, “(They) will be better than they were last year, all of their offensive line is returning from 2014.”

It’s the first home game of the season this Friday night at 7:00PM. Ackin said there are “a lot of new faces for Liberty Football this year and they will be excited to play in front of the home crowd ‘Eagle Nation!’”

If the game against Caruthersville is any indication, Eagle Nation will like what they see.

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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 Sunday, August 16, 2015 Deputy Ryan Boyle was dispatched to the Whetstone Boys Ranch located at CR 2660 in Mtn. View in reference to two male juveniles who ran away from the facility. As of report time, the juvenile have not been located.

A female subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported a storage shed she rents out on Katherine Street in West Plains has been broken into and several items had been taken. A report has been generated and an investigation has been started.

Monday, August 17, 2015 Deputy M. Roam received a call from dispatch of a report of a possible burglary at Private Road 8060 in West Plains. The reporting party stated her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend came into her residence, vandalized it and stolen items. The reporting party wants to make a report.

A female subject reported her juvenile daughter has left home and refuses to come back. Efforts are being taken to find the juvenile.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 While patrolling Northbound on CR 6310 in West Plains Deputy Buddy Thompson was flagged down by a passing motorist. The driver stated that he was being chased by another vehicle. After a subsequent investigation, the other vehicle could not be located. The driver, identified as Robert A. Salamone was issued a citation for driving while his license was suspended.

Deputy Paul Bradshaw was dispatched to North Walnut Street in Willow Springs for a burglary that had occurred earlier in the day. According to a female subject who is watching the house for the owner, several electronic items and a knife were taken from the residence.

Deputy Paul Bradshaw was on U.S. Highway 63 near U.S. Highway 160 when he met a vehicle that seemed to be exceeding the posted 45 mile per hour speed limit. His radar unit showed the vehicles speed at 62 miles per hour. He conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle showing a California license at the intersection of U.S. Highway 63 and U.S. Highway 160. The driver was identified by California driver’s license as Jonathon Michael Greer. He was issued a citation for exceeding the posted speed limit. He has 30 days to pay the fine or plead not guilty through the fine collection center.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 A traffic stop was conducted at the intersection of Independence Drive and Old Airport Road with a blue Pontiac G6. The driver Magnum Price was found to be revoked and placed under arrest for the violation. The passenger was also found to not have a valid license. The vehicle was going to be towed and while doing an inventory of the vehicle a burnt joint was located in the driver’s door handle. The driver was issued citations for both violations and released with a court date of 10-5-15.

Deputy Jason Long was dispatched to CR 5110 in West Plains for a report from a landowner that he believed his renters were in possession of an illegally killed deer and were also growing what he believed to be marijuana. An investigation was initiated which resulted in a search warrant on the property. Upon completion of the search warrant a 24-year-old male was later taken into custody related to the investigation and placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges for manufacturing of a controlled substance.

Deputy Paul Bradshaw was on State Route 17 near CR 9100 in West Plains when he met a vehicle that seemed to be exceeding

Statewide fatalities increase by 13 percent over last year A single vehicle crash that claimed the lives of 16 people would definitely make the news as a national tragedy. However, just this past weekend, 16 lives were lost on Missouri’s roadways, day by day - in single and multiple numbers.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 519 lives were reported lost this year in Missouri traffic crashes as of Aug. 17. Sixty-one percent of those killed were not wearing seat belts. The top causes of these fatalities were driver inattention, speeding, driving impaired and not wearing a seat belt.

“Drivers must take personal responsibility for safety when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle,” says MoDOT Director of Highway Safety Bill Whitfield. “Fatalities are preventable, if drivers take proper measures to ensure their safety and the safety of others.”

Since 2006 Missouri has seen a downward trend in statewide fatalities. However, currently there is a 13 percent increase in fatalities over this time last year.

Combined efforts in engineering, law enforcement, education, and emergency medical services aid in the reduction of roadway fatalities, but there is still much work to be done to prevent traffic crashes from occurring.

MoDOT offers the following tips to drivers to help prevent a fatal crash: - Never drive distracted.

- Be aware of your surroundings.

- Always wear a seat belt and make sure your passengers are buckled up.

- Never drive impaired by alcohol, illegal or prescription drugs.

- Maintain a safe following distance behind other vehicles.

- Slow down and obey the speed limit.

- Obey Missouri traffic laws.

Highway safety begins with you. Learn more by visiting www. savemolives.com, or http://www.nsc.org/pages/home.aspx.

The Standard News the posted 55 mile per hour speed limit. Deputy Bradshaw’s radar unit showed the vehicle’s sped at 71 miles per hour. He conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle showing an Arkansas license on State Route 17 near the intersection of CR 8390. The driver was identified by his Arkansas driver’s license as Jimmy Lee Chrisco. He was issued a citation for exceeding the posted speed limit. He has 30 days to pay the fine or plead not guilty through the fine collection center.

Thursday, August 20, 2015 Deputy Rick Fox was dispatched to Whetstone Boys Ranch located at CR 2660 in Mtn. View in reference to two male juveniles that ran away from the facility. At this time Deputy Fox has requested both the juveniles be entered into the M.U.L.E.S. as missing persons.

Captain Jared Peterman conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 160 near CR 6310 in West Plains with a white 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. As a result, Stacey Ann Richardson, 31 of Caulfield was issued a citation for exceeding the posted speed limit 70 in a 55.

A female subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported that the father of their child took her out of state and she has not had contact with her for two days. A report has been done and an investigation into this matter is on-going at this time.

Friday, August 21, 2015 Deputy Buddy Thompson conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by James McCrakin on U.S. Highway 63 near McFarland Drive. The stop results in McCrackin being issued a verbal warning for speed and a citation for failure to show proof of insurance.

A male subject reported a 1998 Chevrolet pickup and flatbed trailer was stolen from his driveway, located at State Route UU in West Plains. A report was taken and an investigation is on-going.

Deputy Rodney Harper was dispatched to CR 1060 in Pomona to take a theft report. A male subject reported that while at work a male subject known to him left the building while wearing his tool belt full of his tools. A full investigation is on-going at this time.

Deputy Rick Fox responded to OMC to speak with a female subject in reference to a report of assault. Upon arrival a female

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

ARRESTS Caleb T. Heddy, 33 of West Plains was arrested on Tuesday, August 18 at 3:33 p.m. in Howell County for misdemeanor possession of up to 35 grams marijuana; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. He was cited and later released.

Jaclyn M. Sims, 28 of Salem, AR was arrested on Tuesday, August 18 at 4:08 p.m. in Howell County for felony possession of controlled substance. She was cited and later released.

Lois A. Reed, 39 of Van Buren was arrested on Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Carter County for driving while intoxicated; failure to drive on right half of roadway; no seat belt. She was taken to the Carter County Jail where she was later released.

Kirby D. Collins, 22 of Dora was arrested on Tuesday, August 18 at 7:40 p.m. in Howell County for speeding and DWI. He was cited and later released.

Stacy A. Conner, 42 of Birch Tree was arrested on Wednesday, August 19 at 11:20 a.m. in Shannon County for felony warrant from Phelps County for probation violation; felony possession of controlled substance-morphine. She was taken to the Shannon County Jail where she is being held without bond.

Melinda S. Nipper, 30 of Winona was arrested on Sunday, August 23 at 1:25 a.m. in Shannon County for driving while intoxicated. She was taken to the Mtn. View Police Department where she was later released.

William R. Simpson, 38 of Winona was arrested on Sunday, August 23 at 3:46 a.m. in Shannon County for driving while intoxicated; careless and imprudent driving and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he was later released.

ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday, August 19 at 2:25 p.m. in Texas County on Route N, 7 miles Northwest of Licking. According to reports a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice operated by Justin B. Williams, 35 of Licking crossed the center line and struck a Northbound 1991 Jeep Cherokee operated by Duell Mallett, 75 of Licking. Mallett was pronounced dead by Dr. Zereik at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. This is Troop G's 17th fatality for 2015 compared to 20 this time in 2014.

The accident was investigated by Trooper J.D. Piccinino and assisted by Sgt. D.B. Pounds, Cpl. T.R. Nelson, Trooper T.L. Brown and Sgt. B.K. Talkik of the MSHP Major Crash Team Investigation Unit.

A one-vehicle accident occurred on Sunday, August 23 at 2:25 a.m. In Shannon County on CR 446, 5 miles West of Winona. According to reports a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado operated by William R. Simpson, 38 of Winona was travelling Westbound when the vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Simpson was initially arrested for driving while intoxicated by was later taken by private vehicle to Mercy Hospital in Mtn. View with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper J.M. Kenyon.

BOAT/DROWNING INCIDENTS A 55-year-old male drown in the Bryant Creek on Wednesday, July 29 at 3:3 p.m. in Douglas County.

According to reports the incident occurred on Route OO at the Bryant Creek bridge 15 miles Northwest of Rockbridge.

Steven K. Gear, 55 of Ava was wading in water and was swept into deeper water by a strong current. He then went under the water, resurfaced face down and floated down stream where he became lodged underwater on tree root debris.

He was removed from the water by Douglas County First Responders. He was pronounced dead by Douglas County Coroner Rick Miller at the incident scene. The incident was investigated by Trooper C.P. Chatman and assisted by Cpl. A.D. Johnson, Trooper A.R. Johnson, Trooper C.J. Mendez, the Douglas County Sheriff's Department and first responders.

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subject advised she had been assaulted by a male subject known to her.

A female subject t came to the sheriff’s office to report someone used her debit information to purchase medications through an office in Florida. A report was taken.

Saturday, August 22, 2015 Deputy Bruce Sortman was dispatched to State Route N in Pomona for a report of a suspicious person. Upon his arrival he met a male subject who told him a person unknown to him had knocked on his door and asked for tools. A white male was located nearby, transported to the Howell County Jail and put on a 12-hour hold for his own protection.

COMMITMENTS Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Kristin Jean Kaufman, 29 of Oxford, GA was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 8-20-15 for time served.

Friday, August 14, 2015 Nathan Troy Powell, 32 of Willow Springs was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-16-15 for time served.

William Anthony Ortiz, 39 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-16-15 for time served.

Jeffrey Lee McCrone, 22 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-16-15 for time served.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 Lucas Edward Threlkeld, 34 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 8-17-15 for time served.

William Christopher Wiese, 27 of Willow Springs was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Shane Allen Young, 30 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released per court order on 8-2015.

Thursday, August 20, 2015 Jason Michael Young, 33 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Joshua Ryan Allen, 32 of Springfield was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Rusty Allen Drake, 53 of Cameron was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Friday, August 21, 2015 Kevin Dale Worley, 47 of Willow Springs was booked for a court ordered commitment.

George William Campbell of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Jeffrey Lee McCrone, 22 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment.

ARRESTS Sunday, August 2, 2015 Bert Leroy Stone, 34 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 8-20-15 and is to appear in court on 8-21-15.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Mark Andrew Wilmoth, 51 of Branson was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear. He was released per court order on 8-19-15.

Friday, August 7, 2015 Joseph Laverne Newton, 51 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for possession controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. He bonded out on 8-19-15 and is to appear in court on 8-28-15.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Aaron Lee Davis, 24 of Bakersfield was arrested on a Webster County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $10,000 bond.

Terry Dale Hicks, 26 of Missouri was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear.

He is currently being held on a $3,424.13 bond.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Bradley Dixon Wake, 28 of West Plains was arrested for assault-2nd degree; armed criminal action; burglary-1st degree and assault-3rd degree. He bonded out on 8-14-15 and is to appear in court on 8-17-15.

Thursday, August 13, 2015 Melissa Dawn Collins, 30 of West Plains was arrested for burglary-1st degree. She bonded out on 8-21-15 and is to appear See Howell County on Page 11

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

CITATIONS Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Tony E. Lane, 41 of Mtn. Grove was issued citations for driving with no valid driver's license and fail to show proof of insurance.

Friday, August 21, 2015 Stoney J. Stark, 25 of Birch Tree was issued a citation for fail to wear seatbelt.

Saturday, August 22, 2015 Rose M. Gann, 50 of Winona was issued a citation for fail to display license plates.

INCIDENTS Monday, August 17 thru Monday, August 24 Report of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident at Town and Country.

Officer Carson worked a multi-jurisdictional case involving sex offenses against a child and child endangerment against the parent who allowed it. All parties involved have been interviewed.

Report of burglary at East 3rd Street.

Report of stealing (under $750) at North Elm Street.

While on patrol, officers noticed a man walking by the emergency rom that seemed to be limping. Made contact with the individual and he stated that he was not injured.

A caller reported a pit bull that had shown up at her residence. Officers came to the house and found a phone number for the owner on its collar. Dog was returned to its owner.

Texas County picked up a man on warrants and needed to know the bond amount and information about the warrant.

Officer assisted a man in bonding for a warrant at another agency.

Officers received a complaint about kids being loud in the parking lot of the catholic church. Kids were gone on arrival.

911 advised that they were sending EMS to James Street apartments in reference to a reaction to medicine. Officers assisted the EMS crew.

Caller advised that kids were being loud outside of their home. Officers made contact with the juveniles on Delp Road. A warning was given.

Officers were called to a residence on Delp Road for a male out of control. The male made suicidal statements and was taken to OMC in West Plains.

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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings

Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - August 17 thru August 24 Information in this section relates to filings made in the 37th Judicial Circuit Court, which presides over Howell, Shannon, Carter and Oregon Counties.

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

HOWELL COUNTY Sodomy-2nd Degree (Felony): Brandon Barrett of West Plains; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Carl D. Moshier of West Plains; Briana P. Wagner of Mtn. View; Blake A. Lox of West Plains; Brian C. Newton

of West Plains; Sarah D. Harrison of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of WeaponExhibiting (Felony): Michael F. Amhrein of West Plains; Forgery (Felony): Keisha Stetina of Willow Springs; Crystal M. Ford of Caulfield; Theft/Stealing Of Any Credit Card Or Letter Of Credit (Felony): Crystal M. Ford of Caulfield; Passing Bad Check-$500 Or More-No Account/ Insufficient Funds (Felony): Ashley L. Dixon of Branson; Samahir Y. Lumby of West Plains; Emmett Reed Rector of Cabool; Stacey L. Nelson of Theodosia; Ambi Beth Nelson of Cabool; Jessica Megan Bamberg of Willow Springs;

Understanding the Responsibilities of an Executor Dear Savvy Senior, An old family friend recently asked me to be the executor of his will when he dies. I feel flattered that he asked, but I’m not sure what exactly the job entails. What can you tell me?

Concerned Friend Dear Concerned, Serving as the executor of your friend’s estate may seem like an honor, but it can also be a huge chore. Here’s what you should know to help you prepare.

Rules and Responsibilities As the executor of your friend’s will, you’re essentially responsible for winding up his affairs after he dies. While this may sound simple enough, you need to be aware that the job can be tedious, time consuming and difficult depending on the complexity of his financial and family situation. Some of the duties required include: • Filing court papers to start the probate process (this is generally required by law to determine the will’s validity).

• Taking an inventory of everything in his estate.

• Using his estate’s funds to pay bills, including taxes, funeral costs, etc.

• Handling details like terminating his credit cards, and notifying banks and government agencies like Social Security and the post office of his death.

• Preparing and filing his final income tax returns.

• Distributing assets to the beneficiaries named in his will.

Be aware that each state has specific laws and timetables on an executor’s responsibilities. Your state or local bar association may have an online law library that details the rules and requirements.

The American Bar Association website also offers guidance on how to settle an estate. Go to americanbar.org and type in “guidelines for individual executors and trustees” to find it.

Get Organized If you agree to take on the responsibility as executor of your friend’s estate, your first step is to make sure he has an updated will, and find out where all his important documents and financial information is located. Being able to quickly put your hands on deeds, brokerage statements and insurance policies after he dies will save you a lot of time and hassle.

If he has a complex estate, you may want to hire an attorney or tax account to guide you through the process, with the estate picking up the cost. If you need help locating a pro, the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils (naepc.org) and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (naela.org) are great resources that provide directories on their websites to help you find someone.

Avoid Conflicts Find out if there are any conflicts between the beneficiaries of your friend’s estate. If there are some potential problems, you can make your job as executor much easier if everyone knows in advance who’s getting what, and why. So ask your friend to tell his beneficiaries what they can expect. This includes the personal items too, because wills often leave it up to the executor to dole out heirlooms. If there’s no distribution plan for personal property, suggest he make one and put it in writing.

Executor Fees As the executor, you’re entitled to a fee paid by the estate.

In most states executors are entitled to take a percentage of the estate’s value, which usually ranges anywhere from 1 to 5 percent depending on the size of the estate. But, if you’re a beneficiary, it may make sense for you to forgo the fee. That’s because fees are taxable, but Uncle Sam in most states don’t tax inheritances.

For more information on the duties of an executor, get a copy of the book “The Executor’s Guide: Settling A Loved One’s Estate or Trust” for $32 at nolo.com or call 800-728-3555.

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.

Endangering Welfare Of Child-1st Degree (Felony): Casey L. Tetrick of West Plains; Delivery Or Possession Of Item At A County/Private Jail Which Prisoner Is Prohibited From Receiving (Misdemeanor): Rebekah J. Goure of West Plains; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): George White, Jr. of Caulfield; Pamela J. Warford of Koshkonong; Stephany Kasinger of West Plains; April Dawn Shannon of Drury; Patsy M. Markin of West Plains; Elizabeth R. Hergesheimer of Mtn. View; Eva Marie Estes of Mtn. View; Jacquelyn A. Erickson of West Plains; Tracy V. Doyle of West Plains; James E. Aubuchon of Gainesville; Daniel R. Bradshaw of Winona; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Carl D. Moshier of West Plains; Brian C. Newton of West Plains; Matthew T. James of West Plains; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Tyler L. Allen of Bakersfield; Mildred E. Quinn of West Plains; Daniel L. Johnson of West Plains; Miscellaneous Fed Motor Carrier Coe-Any Fed Motor Carrier Charge Not Itemized In This Section Shall Be Assigned This Code (Misdemeanor): Troy Antonia Staton of Garner, NC; Fail To Yield To Emergency Vehicle Sounding Siren And Displaying Red/Blue Light (Misdemeanor): Matthew David Wood of Springfield; Fail To Yield To Vehicle That Had Entered Intersection With No Traffic Control (Misdemeanor): Heather M. Hill of Mtn. View; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Kevin J. Crase of Dora; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Christopher Le Antyn Humphrey of Strafford; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Christopher Michael Ray Richele of Springfield; Kevin J. Crase of Dora; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Samuel Paige Gray of West Plains; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To

Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Allen Ray Shanks of Willow Springs; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Kara M. Collins of West Plains; Joann Nicole Taylor of West Plains; Donna Deann Reeder of Jenks, OK; Joseph M. McDonald of Willow Springs; Kevin Thomas Toole of Centerview; Gregory Thomas Bennett of Peace Valley; Tyler L. Allen of Bakersfield; Mildred E. Quinn of West Plains; Fail To Stop For Steady Red Signal At Crosswalk/ Stop Line/Point Nearest Intersection (Misdemeanor): Jeffery Ray Oberbeck of Marshfield; Fail To Properly Affix/ Fasten To Or Maintain Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates (Infraction): Nicholas Allen Eaton of Mtn. Grove; Violate Provisions Of Intermediate Driver's License Or Tempt Instruction Permit (Infraction): Thanh Cong Dinh of West Plains; Daymond Christopher Reeves of Mtn. View; Allen Ray Shanks of Willow Springs; Driver Fail To Secure Child Less Than 8 Years Old In Child Restraint Or Booster Seat (Infraction): Heather Renee Jarrett-Strunk of Cabool; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Jacob Farris Evans of Koshkonong; Savanna Diona Tabor of West Plains; Joseph L. Newton of West Plains; Joann Nicole Taylor of West Plains; Benjamin Lee Reeves of Mtn. View; Robert Neil Shanks of Willow Springs; Joshua Caleb Yates of West Plains; Robert James Neal of Mtn. View; Veronica Elaine Tuggle of Willow Springs; Kevin J. Crase of Dora; Kristen Ranee Smallwood of Bowling Green; Dennis L. Lapekes of West Plains; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Misdemeanor): Joann Nicole Taylor of West Plains; Emmett Prince Bruce of Olive Branch, MS; Christopher Michael Ray Richele of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Heather Renee Jarrett-Strunk of Cabool; Ron Austin Woodall of Aurora; Exceeded Posted Speed

Dustin and Holly Hawkins, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Maylee Jo, born at 8:45 p.m. July 31 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her siblings are Hayden, 7; Eli, 4; and Tucker, 3. Grandparents are Stan and Jan Jeffery, West Plains, and Randy and Mary Jo Hawkins, West Plains.

Darin and Laura Ellis, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby girl, Adalyn Victoria, born at 11:38 a.m. August 1 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her siblings are Jarrett, 9; Zoei, 7; Makenzee, 3; and Emilee, 1. Grandparents are Larry Pope and Cathy Pope, West Plains, and Richard Ellis and Donna Ellis, South Fork.

James and Jaclyn Gregory, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Paislee Ann, born at 6:40 a.m. August 1 at OMC. She weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Her sibling is Nate, 5. Grandparents are Steve and Sally Norberg, West Plains, and Donald and Beverly Gregory, West Plains.

Dustin and Stephanie Tackitt, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Hendrix Warren, born at 11:23 p.m. August 3 at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds 2 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. His siblings are Julianna, 9; Jasmine, 6; and Sierra, 1. Grandparents are Don and Arreaun Moody, Caulfield; Curtis and Margaret Tackitt, West Plains; and the late Patricia Moody.

Owen Foster and Mia Oliveros, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Jaidyn Emerald Foster, born at 5:04 a.m. August 4 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her sibling is Avella, 1 year.

Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): David A. Daughtrey, Jr. of Fairview Heights, IL; Declan James Basile of Oklahoma City, OK; Anjelica Cosette Graden of Chula Vista, CA; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Matthew David Wood of Springfield; Thanh Cong Dinh of West Plains; Kevin Wayne Long of Memphis, TN; Dissolution Without Children: Tina Ahad of West Plains vs. Rizwan Ahad of West Plains; Suit On Account: Capital One Bank of Richmond, VA vs. Marcus Eric Barnard of West Plains; Convergence Receivables LC of Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Scott Charles Zitter of Mtn. View; Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Sherry Lynn Weaver of Mtn. View; Small Claims Over $100: Cory E. Wyne of Mtn. View vs. Jesse W. Smith and Brittany Smith of Birch Tree; Marilyn R. Roberts of West Plains vs.

Dennis Beasley and Rebecca Beasley of Leesburg, FL. SHANNON COUNTY Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Shanon M. Lawrence of Winona; Joshua E. Johnson of Mtn. View; Unlawful Delivery Of Controlled Substance By Manufacturer Or Distributor (Felony): Chase Robert Reichenberg of Wentzville; Endangering Welfare Of Child-1st Degree (Felony): Valerie P. Keenan of Bunker; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended (Felony): Trent A. Olson of Brooklyn Center, MN; Possession Of Up To

35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Chase Robert Reichenberg of Wentzville; Dylan S. Signor of Lawrence, KS; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Jessica M. Abels of Kansas City, KS; Dylan S. Signor of Lawrence, KS; John A. Ericson of Lenexa, KS; Brandon Holding of Lawrence, KS; Nicholas W. Storm of Lawrence, KS; Riley K. Storm of Lawrence, KS; Dave G. Elias of Lawrence, KS; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Corey S. Kennedy of Van Buren; Operate Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Noralba Duran of Birch Tree; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Kevin C. Anderson of Eminence; Failed To Keep Proper/ Made False Motor Carrier Driver's Record-Exceeded Maximum Driving Time (Misdemeanor): Trent A. Olson of Brooklyn Center, MN; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Tracy M. Grogan of Birch Tree; James W. Maple of Eminence; See Reports on Page 11

JULY 2015 CITY/COUNTY INSPECTIONS McDonalds #2, 1320 Porter Wagoner, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed thermometer missing from prep area refrigerator; observed cabinet in front area under soda fountain (dining room) in need of cleaning.

Ozark Community & Event Center, 1386 Bill Virdon, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Place paper towels at hand sink in employee restroom.

Papa John’s, 1382 Southern Hills, West Plains. *No violations observed*.

Pizza Shack, 1836 Porter Wagoner, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed thermometer missing from prep area refrigerator.

Pizza Hut, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd., West Plains. Critical: 2 Observed vent hood, pizza oven, air vents, dry storage, shelving, dish wash floor and wall and wall in delivery area in need of cleaning due to food debri, dust, grease and mold accumulation (2nd Notice); observed improper hand washing practices, employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink – must wash hands in hand sinks only (corrected on-site). Noncritical: 4 Observed no hot water, at least 100° F, available for hand washing; observed mold buildup at soda fountain area, in need of cleaning (2nd Notice); observed leak at faucet at prep area/dish area hand sink; observed food prep employees with rings and earrings other than plain band. Will re-inspect on June 22nd – critical and non-critical violations must be corrected. Reinspection: Critical: 0 *Previous critical violations corrected*.

Non-critical: 2 Observed vent hoods and pizza oven in need of cleaning; observed floors, walls and ceiling throughout dirty or in need of repair. *Other previous non-critical violations corrected*.

Richards Supermarket, PO Box 185, Mtn. View. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 5 Observed lights not properly shielded or missing end caps in display coolers and walk-in coolers; observed fan covers in meat department and several walk-in coolers in need of cleaning; observed wall area in meat department under 3-vat sink in need of repair; observed bakery display cooler at 57° F during inspection; observed wiping cloths stored improperly in deli area, must store in sanitizer when not in use. Will re-inspect in 2 months (Sept.).

Ruby Tuesday, 1008 Worley Dr., West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed dish area storage in need of cleaning and prep line wall in need of cleaning due to food debri.

Snappy Mart – North, 1818 Porter Wagoner, West Plains.

Critical: 0 *Previous critical violation corrected. Non-critical: 1 Observed no paper towels at prep area hand sink for proper hand washing. *Other previous non-critical violations corrected*.

Subway #2, 1403 Southern Hills, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 1 Observed prep cooler missing thermometer for proper temperature monitoring (corrected on-site).

TJ’s Hickory House, 4828 US Hwy. 160, West Plains. Reinspection. Critical: 0 Previous critical violations corrected.

Non-critical: Previous non-critical violations corrected except: 1 Observed food boxes still stored on floor in walk-in freezers. Will re-inspect in 6 months (Jan. 16).

Taco Bell, 1345 Southern Hills, West Plains. Critical: 0 Non-critical: 2 Observed ice machine and flooring in walkin freezer, back soda storage area and drive thru soda fountain cabinet flooring in need of cleaning; observed ice scoop stored laying inside ice machine – must store protected to prevent contamination.

Wal-Mart Supercenter, 1310 Preacher Roe, West Plains. *No violations observed*.

63 Chicken, 1808 Broadway, West Plains. Critical: 0 Noncritical: 1 Observed prep table/cooler missing thermometer for monitoring temperature (corrected on-site).

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

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

MDC announces waterfowl seasons and outlook Duck numbers are high, but limited food, cover and warm weather may limit availability

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces that duck hunters will again have a 60-day season for 20152016 hunting. The Missouri Conservation Commission set upcoming Missouri waterfowl hunting seasons at its Aug. 19 meeting.

DUCK SEASONS North Zone: Oct. 31 – Dec. 29 Middle Zone: Nov. 7 – Jan. 5 South Zone: Nov. 26 – Jan. 24 Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

Daily Bag Limit: Six ducks daily with species restrictions of: • 4 mallards (no more than 2 females) • 3 scaup • 3 wood ducks • 2 redheads • 2 hooded mergansers • 2 pintails • 2 canvasback (increased from 1 last year) • 1 black duck • 1 mottled duck Possession Limit: Three times the daily bag limit (18), including species restrictions.

COOT SEASONS: Concurrent with duck seasons in the respective zones with a daily bag limit

of 15 and a possession limit of 45.

GOOSE SEASONS: Light geese: snow, blue, and Ross’s: Statewide, Oct. 31 - Jan. 31 White-fronted geese: Statewide Nov. 7 - Jan. 31 Canada geese and brant: Statewide Oct. 3 - Oct. 11 and Nov. 26 - Jan. 31 Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

Daily Bag Limit and Possession Limit: No more than three Canada geese and brant geese in aggregate daily and nine in possession, 20 light geese (snow, blue, or Ross’s) daily with no possession limit, and two white-fronted geese daily and six in possession.

YOUTH HUNTING DAYS: North Zone: Oct. 24 and 25 Middle Zone: Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 South Zone: Nov. 21 and 22 Bag Limit: Same as during regular waterfowl season.

Shooting Hours: Same as during regular waterfowl season.

Participation Requirements: Any person 15 years of age or younger may participate in the youth waterfowl hunting days

without permit, provided they are in the immediate presence of an adult 18 years of age or older. If the youth hunter does not have hunter-education certification, the adult must meet permit requirements for small-game hunting and have in his or her possession valid hunter-education certification unless born before Jan. 1, 1967. The adult may not hunt ducks, but may participate in other seasons open on the youth days.

LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDER: The Conservation Order for light geese will be in effect Feb. 1 through April 30 with no bag limit. Hunters may use electronic calls and unplugged shot guns.

Shooting hours are from onehalf hour before sunrises to one-half hour after sunset. A Conservation Order permit is the only permit required for resident and nonresident hunters.

FALCONRY SEASON FOR DUCKS, COOTS AND MERGANSERS: The federal framework allows 107 days. Falconry is open during teal season (16 days), regular duck season (60 days), and youth season (two days) in the respective

MU Extension conference for farm women set for Sept. 11-12 A University of Missouri Extension agriculture business conference for women is set for Sept. 11-12 at Windermere Conference Center at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Keynote speakers are Katie Dilse, Farm & Ranch Guide’s 2014 Country Woman of the Year, and Texas A&M agriculture economist Jason Johnson.

Topics include a crop and livestock marketing outlook,

how to start an ag tourism venture, Missouri fence laws, livestock health, home energy efficiency, meal planning for families on the go, identity theft, insurance, investments and more.

“Throughout the course of our classes for farm women we have had several women express the desire for a conference where they could meet other farm women from across the state,” says Mary Sobba, MU Extension

ag specialist and a state coordinator for Annie’s Project. “This is another great forum for women in agriculture to get together to learn about the business of farming and network with others in like situations.”

MU Extension and USDA Risk Management Agency sponsor the conference.

Register at http://extension. missouri.edu/annie or call MU Extension in Polk County at 417-326-4916.

Mark Twain National Forest hosts open meeting to seek collaborators for forest health project Managers from Mark Twain National Forest are holding two open meetings in September to seek collaborators for the development of a project to improve forest health.

The first meeting will be hosted from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on September 1st, 2015 at the Mark Twain National Forest Potosi-Fredericktown District Office located at 10019 West Highway 8 in Potosi, Missouri. The second meeting will be held at the Mark Twain National Forest Eleven Point District Office, located at #4 Confederate Ridge Road in Doniphan, Missouri from 5 p.m. to 7

p.m. on September 15, 2015.

“Collaborative projects on the Mark Twain National Forest support our forest and neighboring communities,” said Mark Twain National Forest Supervisor Bill Nightingale. “This project to address forest health is a great opportunity to work together to meet shared goals.”

There are thousands of acres of oak trees in advanced stages of oak decline on Mark Twain National Forest. This project’s goal is to identify easily-accessed stands of dead and dying oak, and harvest them to improve forest health and reducing

opportunities for wildfire.

Mark Twain National Forest staff will be in attendance to reach out to prospective collaborators and share current information.

For more information about the Mark Twain National Forest, go to www.fs.usda. gov/mtnf.

Mark Twain National Forest is the largest public land manager in Missouri with 1.5 million acres in 29 counties in southern and central Missouri. Mark Twain National Forest is managed to protect and restore Missouri’s natural communities and maintain a healthy, working forest.

Join the Arbor Day Foundation in Sept. receive 10 free trees for planting in MO Everyone from Missouri who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program.

Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees, which benefits the environment and improves quality of life. With nearly 1 million members and supporters, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees.

Everyone joining this month will receive an eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white

flowering dogwood, pin oak, red maple, river birch, silver maple, northern red oak, and Colorado blue spruce.

“This group of trees was carefully selected to yield yearround benefits in Missouri, including beautiful spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors, winter berries, and nesting sites for songbirds,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between October 15 and December 10. The 6- to 12-

inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Easy-to-follow planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees.

New members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care.

To receive the 10 free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by September 30, 2015, or join online at arborday.org/ september.

zones, leaving Feb. 11 – March 10 (29 days) for extended falconry statewide.

Hunting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

Bag and Possession Limits: The daily bag and possession limits shall not exceed three and nine birds, respectively, singly, or in the aggregate, during the teal, regular duck, youth waterfowl and extended falconry seasons.

TEAL SEASONS: As previously announced

by MDC in July, bluewinged, green-winged, and cinnamon teal may be taken from Sept 12 through Sept.

27 from sunrise to sunset with a combined daily limit of six and a combined possession limit of 18 for all three species. Additional details are published in MDC's 2015 Migratory Bird Hunting Digest available where hunting permits are sold, at MDC offices and nature centers, and online at mdc. mo.gov.

WATERFOWL POPULATION ESTIMATES: According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the total number of North American ducks is estimated to be at a record high for the fourth year in a row at 49.5 million, 43% above the long-term average (LTA). Estimates of breeding populations for various duck species from 2015 survey results are: •Mallard numbers are similar to the 2014 estimate and 42 percent above their long-term average.

•Blue-winged teal numbers are similar to 2014 and 73 percent above their long-term average.

•Green-winged teal numbers increased by 19 percent, which puts them 98 percent above their long-term average.

•Northern shoveler numbers dropped by 17 percent but still remain 75 percent above their long-term average.

•Gadwall and American wigeon numbers are similar to 2014 and 100 and 17 percent above their long-term averages, respectively.

•Redhead numbers are similar to 2014 and 71 percent above their long-term average.

•Canvasback numbers increased slightly. They are now estimated to be 30 percent above their long-term average.

•Scaup numbers are similar to the 2014 estimate and 13 percent below their long-term average.

•Pintail numbers are similar to 2014 and 24 percent below their long-term average.

Cow and Bull Auction Report for 08/19/15 Receipts: 604 Last Week: 419 Year Ago: 880 Compared to last Wednesday’s auction, Slaughter cows traded steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady to 1.00 lower.

Supply moderate. Demand wasmoderate to good.

Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Ave. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 Few 102.00-108.00 Few 111.00114.50 Few 95.00-101.00 Boning 80-85 105.00112.00 113.00-121.00

Waterfowl - Additional details about Missouri waterfowl hunting regulations, including zone descriptions, will be published in the MDC 2015-2016 Waterfowl Hunting Digest, available starting in late September from permit vendors, MDC offices and nature center, and online at mdc.mo.gov. (Photo courtesy of MDC) HUNTING OUTLOOK: MDC Resource Scientists note that there are three factors equally or more important than overall population numbers in contributing toward a season’s outcome: local habitat conditions, weather, and migration timing. They caution that preseason outlooks for habitat and weather are less than ideal.

“Wetlands should have plenty of water going into fall, but extensive and repeated flooding over the summer will mean food and cover could be patchy,” explained MDC Resource Scientist Andy Raedeke. “Moistsoil seed production will be excellent in wetlands that benefitted from a wet spring and early summer but did not have late-summer flooding.

Those that did experience late flooding will likely have poor moist-soil seed production and limited vegetation for cover. Due to flooding, food provided by crops, such as corn, will likely be well below average.”

Raedeke added that weather conditions play a significant role in affecting duck movements and distribution.

“Long-term weather forecasts are calling for milder than normal fall and winter weather in the upper Midwest,” he said.

Habitat conditions and weather combine to influence waterfowl migrations.

“The primary uncertainty is

how ducks will respond if we have a hunting season with mild weather, plenty of water, and below average food and cover,” said Raedeke. “In the absence of significant cold fronts, ducks may disperse throughout the Mississippi Flyway resulting in lower peak numbers in Missouri.

Once ducks arrive in Missouri, habitat conditions will influence how long they stay. Species that depend entirely on wetland sources of food may depart sooner than normal. For species that also field feed, such as mallards, the combination of ample water for roosting and harvested grain fields for feeding may help offset effects of below average wetland conditions.”

He added that hunters will need to be flexible in when and where they hunt. “If it is a mild fall, it will be especially important to time hunts with cold fronts and migration events. Hunters should also be willing to try new locations for potentially better habitat conditions,” Raedeke said.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional details about waterfowl hunting regulations, including zone descriptions, will be published in the MDC 20152016 Waterfowl Hunting Digest, available starting in late September from permit vendors, MDC offices and nature center, and online at mdc.mo.gov.

97.00-104.00 Outstanding Ind. 125.00 Lean 85-90 97.00105.00 Few 107.00-109.00 84.00-96.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1050-2610 lbs 131.00-138.50, Few high dressing 140.00-145.00, low dressing 120.00-130.00.

Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1 2-6 yrs 9751500 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage1900.00-2400.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 4 yrs to short and solid950-1400 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 1600.00-2000.00 per head; short and solidto broken mouth 1st to 3rd stage

900-1350 lbs 1200.001700.00. Medium 1 Few 11/2 to 2 yrs 750850 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 1450.00-1825.00 per head.

Feeder and Stocker Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 1 Few 1/2-2 yrs 7501150 lbs144.00-167.50 per cwt.

Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1 Few 3 yrs to short and solid yrs 9501500lbs with baby to 150 lbs 2200.00-2800.00 per pair. Medium and Large 1- 2 4 yrsto broken-mouth 875-1300 lbs with 100 to 200 lbs 1300.00-2100.00 per pair.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

MERCY-ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL in Mountain View, MO is accepting applications for: Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary-(PT/Benefits Eligible)—Evening/Nights Performs clerical duties, acts as a receptionist for the Nursing Unit; implements patient activities. Education: High School graduate; C.N.A.is required.

Environmental Service Tech/Housekeeping (PRN)Shifts will vary.

Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedule and using prescribed methods.

Qualifications include experience in operating electrical equipment and at least one year's experience in the field.

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Reports Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Tyler Alan Sands of West Plains; Randel V. Cherry of Springfield; Corey S. Kennedy of Van Buren; Dissolution With Children: Steven Ray Hogan of Eminence vs. Tommi Jean Hogan of Summersville; Dissolution Without Children: Lillian Ilene Jacks of Summersville vs. James Temple Jacks of Grand Junction, CO; Breach Of Contract: Crown Asset Management, LLC of Columbia vs. Kenneth Sanders of Eminence; Lester E. Cox Medical Centers of Springfield vs. Dennis Smith and Connie Noreen Smith of Summersville.

CARTER COUNTY Burglary-1st Degree (Felony): Nathan W. Morgan of Winona; Passing Bad Check-Less Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Ladonna J. Holloway of Fremont; Christopher A. Mekan of Greenfield; Jeremiah R. Wilder of Ellsinore; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without

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From Page Nine Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Megan Carrington Cox of Springfield; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Megan Carrington Cox of Springfield; Miscellaneous Ordinance Violation (Ordinance): Daniel R. Manis of Grandin; Miscellaneous Peace Disturbance (Ordinance): Marie Townsend of Grandin; Vehicle License/Inspection/ Title (Ordinance): Kristopher Adam Gatewood of Grandin; Miscellaneous ATV Violation (Ordinance): Madrian Deangelo Cooper of Grandin; Assault (Ordinance): Shane W. Hunter of St. Louis; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Phillip Michael Schroff of Springfield; Megan Carrington Cox of Springfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Tabatha A. Balentine of Poplar Bluff; Dissolution With Children: Shannon M. Burtschi of Van Buren vs. Micahel David Burtschi of Vandalia, IL; Suit On Account: Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, LLC of Columbia vs. Bradley A. Spurgeon of Van Buren; Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center LLC of Columbia vs.

Aaron White of Grandin.

OREGON COUNTY Tampering With Judicial Officer (Felony): William G.

Morse of Gainesville; Felonious Restraint (Felony): Decoda Glen Roy of Lincoln, AR; Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana (Felony): Jackson A. Simmons of Thayer; Non-Support (Misdemeanor): Phillip Lee Bettis of Alton; Minor Visibly Intoxicated/ Blood Alcohol Content More Than .02%-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Julie L. Jennings of Alton; Leaving Scene Of Motor Vehicle Accident (Misdemeanor): Julie L. Jennings of Alton; Possess Marijuana (Ordinance): Stephanie Navarro of Alton; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without Valid Or No License (Ordinance): Kevin J. Ruth of Alton; Sherry E. Simmons Wilcox of Alton; Ronald F. Miller of Alton; Failed To Register Vehicle (Ordinance): Kevin J. Ruth of Alton; Ronald F. Miller of Alton; Clinton Charles Alden Puccetti of Thayer; Operate Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Ordinance): Kevin J. Ruth of Alton; Promissory Note: Tower Loan of Missouri, Inc. of West Plains vs. Ladonna Bell and Kenneth Ray Bell, Jr. of Alton; Suit On Account: Midland Funding LLC of San Diego, CA vs. Rachel Coker of Thayer.

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Howell County in court on 8-28-15.

Ste ven Claude Sanders, 56 of West Plains was arrested on a Shannon County Warrant for possession controlled substance exc ept 35 grams or less and 2 cou nts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $4,500 bond.

Friday, August 14, 2015 James Dale Campbell, 18 of Wes t Plains was arrested for mis demeanor failure to appear.

He bonded out on 8-15-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

Amo s Daniel Cremer, 31 of Wes t Plains was arrested for vio lation of order of protection for adult. He bonded out on 8-14-15 and is to appear in court on 8-24-15.

Ang elica Rayley Dixon, 27 of Branson was arrested for burglary-2nd degree and stealing a motor vehicle. She is currently being held on a $15,000 bond.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 Dmitriy Sergeyevic Seleznev, 19 of Republic was arrested on a T exas County Warrant for mis demeanor failure to appear.

He bonded out on 8-16-15 and is to appear in court on 10-13-15.

Chr istopher Andrew Cook, 38 of Crowley, TX was arrested for probation violation. He was transferred to Phelps County on 8-16-15.

Mic hael Anthony Jacobson, 30 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing. He bonded out on 8-18-15 and is to appear in court on 9-21-15.

Mel issa Susan Jacobson, 29 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She is cur rently being held without bond.

Sunday, August 16, 2015 Ter rance Joe York, 30 of Pea ce Valley was arrested for DWI . He was released on a summons on 8-16-15 and is to appear in court on 9-28-15.

Monday, August 17, 2015 Mic hael Frederick Amrhein, 25 of West Plains was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon. He bonded out on 8-17-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

Cry stal Marie Floyd, 32 of Wes t Plains was arrested on

a H owell County Warrant for fel ony stealing and forgery.

She is currently being held on a $7,500 bond.

Jay len Garyan Robinson, 18 of West Plains was arrested on a W illow Springs Warrant for mis demeanor failure to appear.

He bonded out on 8-17-15 and is to appear in court on 8-26-15.

Dav id Shawn Brown, 32 of Wes t Plains was arrested for mis demeanor failure to appear.

He bonded out on 8-17-15 and is to appear in court on 8-25-15.

Jan essa Lynn Holcomb, 30 of Salem, AR was arrested on a H owell County Warrant for 2 c ounts of felony failure to app ear. She is currently being held on a $10,000 bond.

Joh nathan Roy Baugh, 30 of Birch Tree was arrested for possession controlled substance exc ept 35 grams or less of marijuana. He is currently being held without bond.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Tre nt Allen Gibson, 32 of Man sfield was arrested on a How ell County Warrant for mis demeanor failure to appear.

He bonded out on 8-19-15 and is to appear in court on 9-8-15.

Sar ah Dawn Harrison, 53 of West Plains was arrested on a H owell County Warrant for possession controlled substance exc ept 35 grams or less of mar ijuana. She bonded out on 8-18-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

Nys sa Gabrielle Cross, 27 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Mtn. View PD Warrant for 5 cou nts of misdemeanor failure to appear and a Texas County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She was transferred to another facility on 8-19-15.

Shy la Evelyn Jordan, 25 of Wes t Plains was arrested on a H owell County Warrant for dom estic assault-2nd degree.

She bonded out on 8-19-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

Jacob C. Wilmoth, 18 of West Plains was arrested for domestic ass ault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 8-19-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Casey Lee Tetrick, 24 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell

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County Warrant for endangering welfare of child-1st degree. He bonded out on 8-21-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

The resa Marie Coley, 26 of Pop lar Bluff was arrested on a Wri ght County Warrant for 4 cou nts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She was transferred to another facility on 8-20-15.

Amb er Dawn Seilhan, 27 of Mtn. View was arrested on a M tn. View PD Warrant for mis demeanor failure to appear.

She bonded out on 8-19-15 and is to appear in court on 8-19-15.

Samantha Michelle Geer, 23 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for mis demeanor failure to appear.

She bonded out on 8-19-15.

Mag num James Price, 26 of West Plains was arrested for driving while revoked/ suspended and possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana. He was released on a summons on 8-19-15 and is to appear in court on 10-5-15.

Thursday, August 20, 2015 Tra vis Lynn Ely, 38 of Bismark was arrested for felony failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $1,000 bond.

Chr is Ray Floyd, 32 of Cau lfield was arrested for pro bation violation. He is cur rently being held without bond.

Friday, August 21, 2015 Jas on Louis Brege, 21 of Pot tersville was arrested for probation violation. He bonded out on 8-21-15 and is to appear in court on 8-25-15.

Joh n Thomas Baker, 28 of Bycyrus was arrested for DWR/S for failure to maintain fin ancial responsibility. He wa s released on a summons on 8-21-15 and is to appear in court on 10-19-15.

Stacey Nicole Smith, 29 of Dora was arrested for probation vi olation. She is currently being held without bond.

Ch antel Ladawn Drake, 25 of Cape Girardeau was arrested fo r 4 counts of felony failure to appear. She bonded out on 8- 21-15 and is to appear in court on 8-31-15.

Da kota Lee Farrell, 22 of Wi llow Springs was arrested fo r misdemeanor failure to ap pear. He is currently being held on a $1,672.50 bond.

Re nee D. Kirk, 22 of We st Plains was arrested for receiving stolen property. She is currently being held on a $4,500 bond.

Saturday, August 22, 2015 Ja smin Ladawn Breese, 24 of West Plains was ar rested for unlawful use of dr ug paraphernalia. She was re leased on a summons on 8- 22-15 and is to appear in court on 10-19-15.

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