Liberty Basketball
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Eagles fall short at Cabool Tournament
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by Brian Ingalls Mountain View Standard News office@mvstandard.com
As it has done many times over the years, the Cabool Holiday Tournament left the Liberty Eagles looking for answers. This time, after starting with a closer than expected game against the Cabool Bulldogs, the Eagles were out-played by Licking team they had previously beaten at home, and pushed around by a Gainesville team trying to redeem itself after being knocked off by Plato in the semi-finals. The results were enough to drain away the holiday cheer as Liberty dropped consecutive games for the first time this season, falling to Licking 74-62 and Gainesville 68-57 in the third place game. It was not supposed to be this way. Despite a 13-point victory over Licking two weeks before the tournament, the Eagles couldn’t repeat the performance and couldn’t contain Lane Duncan. The 6’1” senior, who is drawing the attention of at least one college program, put up 31 points against, Liberty, nearly doubling what he scored the first time these two teams met. The Wildcats 12-point margin of a victory marked a 25-point turnaround from the first game as the Eagles couldn’t keep up this time. Liberty was See Eagles on Page 12
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Snowmonster Cross Country 5K, 1 Mile January 17 The annual Snowmonster 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kids Run will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Willow Springs Municipal Golf Course. The event will consist of a 5K run/walk for all ages and a 1 mile run for ages 12 & under. The course will be the same as the one used by Willow Springs High School for its cross country meets. Both races will be on grass surfaces. Registration will begin on race day at 6:30 a.m. The races will start at 8 a.m. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female runners as well as the top 3 in each age division in the 5K. Awards will be given to the top 10 overall finishers in the 1 mile run. The entry fee is $10 for the 5K and $7 for the 1 mile. Proceeds benefit the Willow Springs High School cross country team and improvements at the golf course for cross country meets and other community events. Entry forms may be obtained on Facebook by contacting Chris Waggoner at 417469-2114 ext. 362 or e-mail waggonerc@wspgs.com
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Two arrested for burning special needs teenager by Laura Wagner
pants and laid down while Russell put Two Houston men are in jail cologne on on charges of second degree him and abuse of a vulnerable person. Alston lit Those charges stem from the fire. an incident that occurred on Russell Quinton T. Alston Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. later admitted to the victim According to reports on file at being at his house but that the Texas County Courthouse he didn't set him on fire "just officers were dispatched to poured the cologne". the Texas County Memorial Judd E. Russell and Quinton T. Alston are being held in the Texas County Jail on charges of second degree abuse of a vulnerable person. They are each being held on a $750,000 bond. Houston Chief of Police Jim McNeil stated that "we as adults that have full capabilities or the mental capacity should know that these are not decisions and the type of conduct that we should be doing. I'm please to see the court make such a strong statement in the Swearing In - Howell County officials who were elected in November were case. We are committed sworn into office on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. They began their four-year terms on that this type of behavior Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Pictured above, front row, Circuit Clerk Cindy Weeks, Associate won't be tolerated." Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com
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sprayed him with cologne and lit him on fire and laughed. During interviews, Judd E. Russell Russell stated that he did not know the victim was at his house. Alston stated that the victim had given them permission to "burn off" hair, had pulled down his
Circuit Division II Judge Don Henry, Associate Circuit Division III Judge Truman Wiles and Presiding Commissioner Mark Collins. Back row, Recorder of Deeds Sharon Trowbridge, Treasurer Nancy Franz, Collector Larry Spence and Prosecuting Attorney Michael P. Hutchings. Swearing the group in is County Clerk Dennis Von Allmen. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
The charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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First babies of the year arrive Cooper Reid Uphaus was the first baby to be born at Ozarks Medical Center in 2015. He made his arrival at 7:33 a.m. Jan. 2. He is the son of Jordan and Virginia
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Hospital for a male subject who had sustained second degree burns to his buttocks. The 19-year-old male stated that Judd E. Russell, 44 of Houston and Quinton T. Alston, 18 of Houston caused the injuries to his body. The incident took place at Russell's residence on Ozark Street in Houston. According to the victim he was reportedly outside petting Russell's dog when Russell and Alston came up behind him,
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Gunnar Green of Licking was the first baby born at Texas County Memorial Hospital. He is the son of Brittany and Rick Green of Licking.
Uphaus, West Plains Grandparents are Alan and Cathy Joyner, West Plains, and Ron and Shelly Uphaus, West Plains. Cooper was born weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. As the first baby of the New Year, Cooper was presented with a gift basket from the OMC OB Department, Pharmacy and Public Relations Department that included diapers, bath supplies, blankets, and more. Each year approximately 700 babies are born at OMC. Gunnar Jaxson Teller Green took the honors as the first baby born at Texas County Memorial Hospital in 2015, arriving at 4:18 p.m. on Friday, January 2nd. Baby Gunnar is the son of Brittany and Rick Green of
Licking, and he joins three older brothers and two older sisters in the Green home. Dr. Tricia Benoist, physician at the Mercy Clinic in Houston, delivered baby Gunnar, and he was eight pounds, fifteen ounces and 21 and one-quarter inches
long. Reese Bucher, a representative of the TCMH Auxiliary, presented gifts and gift certificates to Gunnar and his parents after his birth. Businesses and individuals throughout the county donated the gifts.
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Sen. Blunt volunteers at Ozarks Food Harvest
Obituaries Jack Curtis Bowen Patricia Ann (Gardner) Burris Bonnie Marie (House) Rogers Carolyn Virginia Weaver Melissa M. Phillips Shirley Ann Myers William Gayle West A.F. "Woody" Woodruff Bobbie Joe "Bob" Bostic John Eldon Layman Phone: 417-934-2025 Fax: 417-934-1591 Email: office@mvstandard.com Copyright 2015 Mountain View Standard News, LLC
Cooper Reid Uphaus was the first baby born at Ozarks Medical Center. He is the son of Jordan and Virginia Uphaus, West Plains. Cooper is pictured here with his parents, big brother Brettly Uphaus, 3; and delivering physician Dr. Brian Israel of OMC Women's Healthcare Clinic, standing at left
Volunteering - Senator Roy Blunt visited the Ozarks Food Harvest, the regional food bank for Southwest Missouri on Monday, Dec. 29. Sen. Blunt participated in the morning volunteer session alongside OFH volunteers. They inspected, sorted and repacked food donations at Ozarks Food Harvest's facility the O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief in Springfield. January and February are peak demand months for OFH's network of hunger-relief charities. Donations to OFH drop sharply after the holiday season each year. Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 200 organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank distributes 12.5 million meals - or more than 15 million pounds annually to more than 260,000 unduplicated individuals. Learn more at ozarksfoodharvest.org, facebook.com/ ozarksfoodharvest or twitter.com/ozksfoodharvest.
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Man indicted for shooting of officer
On Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, Omar Maria, 31, from Kansas City, Kansas, was arrested and questioned in connection with the shooting of Pleasant Valley Officer Jacob Baldwin. The subsequent investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control, with the assistance of the Clay County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, led to an indictment by a Clay County grand jury. On Tuesday, December 30, 2014, the grand jury found there was probable cause to charge Maria with the Class A felony of assault on a law enforcement officer in the first degree and felony armed criminal action. Maria is See MSHP on Page 12
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The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-2562544 or local authorities. Jeffery L. Gould, age 38 - Wanted for multiple charges including class B felony charge of dist/del/manf/ produce or attempt to or posssess with intent to dist/del/manf/produce a contorlled substance and 4 counts of class C felony charges of endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree. His bond is set at $30,000. Connie L. Worley, age 37 - Wanted for multiple charges including class B felony charge of dist/del/manf/ produce or attempt to or posssess with intent to dist/del/manf/produce a contorlled substance and 4 counts of class C felony charges of endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree. Her bond is set at $30,000. Anthony L. Martin, age 28 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. His bond is set at $20,000. James R. Bingham, age 55 - Wanted for class C felony charge of stealing a motor vehicle. His bond is set at $4,5000.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Twelfth annual NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet The Current River Callers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be sponsoring their 12th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Winona R-III Multipurpose building in Winona, Missouri. The doors open at 5:00 pm with the dinner starting at 6:00 pm. Tickets for the regular NWTF membership or Sponsor's membership can be purchased from any Current River Callers committee member or purchased at the door. Tickets for this year's Gun-of-the-Year, a .308 Winchester Model 70 Sporter, can also be purchased from committee members before the banquet for $20.00 per ticket or three for $50.00 with a limit of 150 tickets to be sold. To get the
kids involved in hunting and enjoying outdoor activities, the local chapter will provide free membership in the Jakes or Extreme Jakes for children
May 14, 2014 Winona man faces Murder charge, accused of poisoning wife’s kool-aid A 32-year-old Winona woman is dead and her husband is in jail, charged with her murder. Jason McClurg, 35 of Winona, MO, was arrested and charged with murder-first degree. According to reports, on Sunday, May 4, 2014, McClurg called 9-1-1 reporting that he had located his wife, Stephanie Driskell/McClurg, 32 of Winona, MO, unresponsive at their residence on Roberts Lane. When first responders arrived, Stephanie McClurg was deceased. The Winona Police Department along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted numerous interviews related to the investigation. Jason McClurg had stated during initial interviews that he had taken their son to see family and when he returned home he found his wife deceased. He also reported at that time that he had Propranolol (a blood pressure medicine) stolen from but he did not report the medication stolen or make any attempt to refill the prescription. During interviews, a subject reported to officers that on Saturday, May 3, 2014 Jason McClurg had told them that he mixed a combination of KoolAid and a large number of pills to give to his wife to “get rid of her”. He later told the subject that it did not work. The subject stated to officers that on May 4, 2014 Jason McClurg advised that he had given her an additional quantity of medications and he was going to check on her. Jason McClurg called the subject back a short time later stated that his wife was deceased. Later, Jason McClurg described to officers how he made the Kool-Aid drink in a water bottle while he was in Winona for the drive to Springfield. Once with his wife, he gave her the Kool-Aid to drink telling her to pretend she liked it because their twoyear-old child had made it for her. Additional interviews resulted in several subjects confirming that Jason McClurg had described to them about how he was trying to poison his wife. Jason McClurg is currently
being held in the Shannon County Jail on charges of murder-first degree. He is being held without bond. Two accused of murdering Winona man, flee to Arkansas after stabbing In the evening hours of May 10, 2014, troopers of the Missouri State Highway Patrol were called to assist the Shannon County Sheriff’s Department with an investigation in rural Shannon County near Eminence, Missouri. Responding officers determined an altercation led to the stabbing death of Clyde L. Wagner Jr., 47, of Winona, Missouri. During the investigation, two persons of interest were identified. Arrest warrants were obtained for the suspects by the Shannon County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators developed information which led officers to a location in Fordyce, Arkansas. On May 11, 2014, Arkansas authorities took both suspects into custody. They are identified as: Sammy L. Crabtree, 32, Mountain View, Missouri, has been charged with murder in the second degree in Shannon County. Robert E. Ballance, 38, Winona, Missouri, has been charged with murder in the second degree and armed criminal action in Shannon County. Both subjects are being held without bond in the Dallas County Jail in Fordyce, Arkansas. A trooper from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has traveled to Arkansas to continue the investigation. Extradition proceedings are scheduled. May 21, 2014 Class of 2014, 81 Liberty graduates A total of 81 students took their final steps through the halls of Liberty High School on Thursday, May 15th. The Class of 2014 left those halls in a unique fashion. Instead of the usual pomp and circumstance, turning of the tassel, this group of students left their mark, with a flash mob. A unique way to end the commencement exercises and one would expect nothing less from this class. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” The classes motto from Mae West says it all. The 2014 Salutatorian, Seth
and youth 17 and under with the purchase of a meal ticket. Current River Callers chapter of the NWTF provides the youth of the
community with the annual Jakes Day at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, Extreme Jakes shooting events, hunting
events and an annual scholarship for area students. The NWTF uses the banquet to help fund these activities and other projects
throughout the state. For further information or to purchase tickets, contact us at 417-331-4831, 417-2470110 or 573-292-9983.
Coloring contest to kick off Laura Ingalls Wilder Day The Summersville Branch of Texas County Library will hold a coloring contest during the month of January to kick off the upcoming Laura Ingalls Wilder Day at the library on Saturday, Feb. 7, Laura's 148th birthday. Pictures may be colored with crayons or markers. Finished coloring pages will be displayed inside the library, and prizes will be awarded at the event on February 7th. Pictures should have the artist's
name and phone number Library. Phone the library on the back and may at 417-932-5261 for more be left at Summersville information.
Rotary Club of Mtn. View to host Trivia Night Jan. 26 The Rotary Club of Mtn. View will host a Trivia Night on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center located at 306 Bay Street in Mtn. View. The Trivia Night will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $10 per person and teams can have up to 6-8 members. This trivia night is a fundraiser to help fund the Imagination Library Program for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District.
A Continuation of the 2014 Year End Review
The LHS Class of 2014 graduated on Thursday, May 15th with 81 seniors taking their final steps through the halls of Liberty High School. Pictured above, the 2014 Valedictorian and Salutatorian were Brett Conway and Seth Hadley. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) Hadley, was introduced by SuEllen Price. “This speech was difficult for me to start. How do I begin to sum up our life experiences. The truth is, I can’t and I don’t want to. We all have this place, Liberty High School. While our goals, problems, friends and even family can change, our time here will always stay with us. Graduating, we are all preparing for our next step. We are all going our separate ways but we will never be separate.” The 2014 Valedictorian, Brett Conway, was introduced by Rebecca Gardner. “I have so many fond memories,” speaking about the classes experiences throughout their years at Liberty. “Our graduating class has produced many winners and brought about respect, reverence and pride to our communities. Hopefully we have inspired a new generation of Eagles to be the best they can be.” Conway went on to state, “What makes life valuable is that it doesn’t last forever. What makes it precious is, that it ends. I know that now more than ever. Make your life count for something. Even if it falls short of your hopes and dreams at least it was yours to pursue.” Mr. Dean Moorhead was the keynote speaker for the evening. “Success is yours”, as Mr. Moorhead talked about the accomplishments the Class of 2014. “Remember the past, don’t live in it. The future is a mystery, plan for it and tonight, right now, this instant is a gift, that is why it is called the present. Live in it, enjoy these
moments for success is yours.” The Liberty High School Top Ten, with several students tying for 6th and 7th, were Brett Conway, Seth Hadley, Hannah Brown, Rachel Norris, Chyanne Zitter, Adam Niehaus, Wyatt Owens, Kassidy Ledgerwood, Cody Fidonik, Mackenzie Anderson, Dallas Schweighauser and Kylie Acklin. Toll awarded Lt. Gov. Senior Service Award Mountain View resident Jack Toll was recently honored with the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award on May 6, 2014 at the Capitol in Jefferson City, MO. Toll was nominated by Mountain View Public Library Director Beth Gilbert. Toll began his volunteer efforts in 1996 when he started volunteering with the library board. Toll also volunteers much of his time to the Mountain View Garden Club helping whenever he is needed. In addition to the library and garden club, Toll has been with the Rotary Club of Mountain View for the past 8 years. He has been instrumental in the planning and construction of the Rotary Nature Park. “There’s usually not a day that goes by that I don’t put some time in, one way or another, into the park, planning, writing grants or on the phone. It’s a busy, busy thing for me,” commented Toll on his time with the nature park. In her nomination, Gilbert said Toll is a great example of someone who cares about his community and state. “He has always been instrumental in getting projects started and completed,” she added. Kinder called Toll’s service to the Friends of the Library, the city’s park board, the Mountain View Garden Club, the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce “exemplary.” “His endless hours and tireless efforts with the Mountain View Garden Club
is an incredible benefit to his community,” Kinder added. “ When asked how he felt about receiving the award, Toll stated, “I was amazed. It’s a wonderful program to recognize seniors, which there are many of, who are working with the communities. People really don’t understand how many hours of volunteer labor they do.” May 28, 2014 Price to retire from SBU after 25 years Larry Price is set to retire from his long-time role as Director of the Southwest Baptist University in Mountain View on Friday, May 30th. Price stated, “Frankly, it’s just the right time to be retiring.” After retirement Price plans on pursuing the activities and interests that he has had for many years. He hopes to be
achieved their educational goals at SBU,” commented Price. Most of us will remember Larry for his smile. Whenever you would walk into his office, he would quickly greet you with a smile and a warm handshake. Never was there a time when Larry let the weight of his job affect his smiling demeanor. He will be missed at SBU but hopefully Mountain View will start seeing a little more of Larry around town. Good luck and congratulations. Celebration of church’s 120th anniversary The First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View, MO, is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1894 by the Rev. E.O. Whitwell, D.D. Dr. Whitwell was doing
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able to devote more energy and time to those personal relationships that have been necessarily limited due to other responsibilities. Price began working at Southwest Baptist University on September 1, 1988. “I do not even remember my job title when I was first employed, but I was responsible for the administration of the SBU classes that were being taught at several other sites at the time. I became interim director after the departure of David King around 1990,” Price reflected. Shortly afterwards, Price was named as director. “When I accepted the offer to join SBU, I knew it would require more of me than I could possibly do by relying on my own ability. There was quite a bit of uncertainty on my part, because I had no previous work experience in education. This Oswald Chambers quote addresses that, ‘We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God. Immediately we abandon to God, and do the duty that lies nearest. He packs our life with surprises all the time’. Surprises such as the tornado that hit Mountain View in 1994 and the subsequent campus improvements that followed, the unexpected deaths of students and faculty, the generous support that SBU has received from this community and so many others, and the hundreds of students who have
evangelistic work at a small Cumberland Presbyterian Church called Liberty. It was a country church, believed established in 1891, four miles northwest of Mountain View. With help from the people from Liberty Church, a brush arbor was built in Mountain View, and Dr. Whitwell led an evangelistic campaign for three weeks. During those meetings, the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized. There were 96 members and the Clerk of Session was H. B. Skinner. June 4, 2014 Vandals nab small arsenal; 11 guns and 1,200 rounds of ammo stolen from local store Mtn. View police are seeking an estimated $3,000$5,000 in firearms and ammunition stolen from Ozark Trading Post, 121 Oak St., after finding the front door of the business smashed, those items missing and others in disarray the morning of Sunday, May 25. Ozark Trading Post owner Bob Tate told The Standard he received a telephone call from Andy Taber of Mtn. View that Sunday morning, with Taber telling him, “Your door looks busted.” Tate said he won’t know for certain every single item that may be missing until he conducts an inventory. What he said he knows at this point is that he is missing eight handguns, two shotguns and an MR-15-style rifle. Once completed, he said, the total likely will fall into the $3,000-$5,000 range. Tate said he believes of the See Year End Review on Page 4
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Upcoming Events Mentalist Christopher Carter will share his 'Theater of Thoughts' The University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department and the Student Government Association at Missouri State University-West Plains will host mentalist Christopher Carter for a performance of his show, “Theater of Thoughts,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the West Plains Civic Center theater. Tickets are $8; children age 13 and under and Missouri State-West Plains students with BearPass IDs will be admitted free. “Theater of Thoughts” will prove to local audiences why Carter is recognized as one of the world’s most skilled, creative and original thought readers, organizers said. Through the powers of concentration, Carter can make light bulbs explode and identify serial numbers on currency he’s never seen, they added. Believing that the mind is the last great unexplored frontier, Carter will use coins and duct tape to cover his eyes then describe objects held up by audience members; astound audience members with personal facts they have never before revealed, and make audience members believe they are experiencing touches and taps from invisible hands, according to information from his booking agency’s website, www.bass-schuler.com. Carter has been recognized several times by the Campus Activities Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards, including being named the 2006 Best Performer and 2014 Best Male Performer, being nominated for the 2013 Entertainer of the Year, and receiving runner-up honors as the 2012 Best Live Novelty act. For more information about this presentation, contact the U/CP office at 417-255-7966 or visit www.wp.missouristate. edu/ucp/.
Summersville Senior Center's CenterLines dance group to perform
The Summersville Senior Center's CenterLines dance group will perform at the Rita House Benefit on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 4:15 p.m. at the Summersville Youth Center. Food will be available as well as an auction at 6 p.m. The group has been meeting to dance since January 2014. Contact Kathie Cox at 417-932-4866 for more information.
'The Emperor's New Clothes' will take civic center stage Jan. 23 The Imaginary Theatre Company of the St. Louis Repertory Theatre will bring its production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” to the West Plains Civic Center stage for a 7 p.m. performance Jan. 23. Presented by Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department, the performance is being made possible with support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Tickets are $8 each for adults. Children age 13 and under, and Missouri State-West Plains students with a valid BearPass ID, will be admitted free. This beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale gets a quirky new look in this silly satire about a vain man and his clever wife, according to information from the theater company. Determined to teach her husband a lesson in humility, the queen and her loyal handmaiden pose as two weavers who make the most beautiful garments in the world. There’s just one catch – only the most intelligent people can see these clothes. Everyone is invited to find out if the emperor will admit he’s had the wool pulled over his eyes or embarrass himself in front of the entire kingdom. “‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ is always presented in unique perspectives, and this one will be no different in a show designed for our youngest audiences,” said U/ CP Theater and Events Coordinator Emily Gibson. “We are proud to be able to bring back the Imaginary Theatre Company and let them take us on another journey that teaches important lessons along the way. Without the support of our audiences, the St. Louis Repertory Theatre and the Missouri Arts Council, we would not be able to bring such high quality performances to this area.” For more information about this presentation, contact the U/CP office at 417-255-7966 or visit www. wp.missouristate.edu/ucp/.
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Jan. 7th
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Looking Back Through the eyes of the Standard News
Standard News Archive 2009 - Local burn bans have been issued for the Howell and surrounding areas including the city of Mountain View. Numerous fire calls are the result of dry winter conditions. Pictured above, Firefighters fight one of two fires on Monday morning out State Route RA. which resulted in the loss of a mobile home, outbuilding and vehicle.
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12:30 p.m. Center until 10:00 p.m. For Shuffleboard Games at more information call Mtn. View Senior Center 417-934-5437. $3 admission 2:00 p.m. per child Bingo at the Saturday, January 10th Mtn. View Healthcare TBA Wednesday, January 7th 5:00 p.m. LHS Varsity Girls Basketball 7:00 a.m. Yoga Class at the Learning Liberty Tourney Coffee & Billards at the Station in the Ferguson 9:00 a.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Building, 5:00 p.m. to A Target Stroke Event, 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 including fun, food, games, Howell County Health for information. prizes, demonstrations and Department satellite clinic 5:30 p.m. health screenings will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The First Baptist Church held at the South Howell Good Samaritan Care Clinic, AWANAs. Meal served at County Ambulance, 1951 501 W. Hwy 160 in Mtn. 5:30 p.m. church starts at East State Road K. The View. Services offered are 6 p.m. Tonight's theme: event will last until 1 p.m. WIC (Women, Infant, and "Crazy Hat Night" Co-sponsor is OMC. Children program) 5:45 p.m. Sunday, January 11th and Immunizations. Mtn. View Christian Church 8:00 p.m. For more information, please TEAM 412 (Preschool thru Willow Springs Alcoholics contact Howell County 6th Grade) and The Journey Anonymous and Al-Anon Health Department at Youth Group (Jr. High & High meetings at the Sacred 417-256-7078. School). Doors open at 5:45 Heart Church. Call 9:15 a.m. p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. 417-469-5550 for Exercise at the 6:30 p.m. more information. Mtn. View Healthcare Narcotics Anonymous, Monday, January 12th 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against TBA - Story Time at the Methamphetamine (MAM) LHS JV Boys Basketball to Mtn. View Public Library. All 503 E. Main Street Willow compete in the Van Buren ages are welcome. Snacks, Springs. For information JV Tourney crafts and a lot of fun. call 417-469-0018 7:00 a.m. - Swedish Weaving at the or 417-855-9113. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 8:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and 9:00 a.m. Puzzles at the Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Senior Center at Sacred Heart Church in Mtn. View Senior Center 11:30 a.m. Willow Springs. Call - Aerobics at the Blood Pressure Checks at 417-469-5550 for information Mtn. View Senior Center the Mtn. View Senior Center Thursday, January 8th 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. TBA Swedish Weaving Class at Willow Springs Rotary Club LHS Varsity Girls Basketball the Mtn. View Senior Center at Open Range. Contact Liberty Tourney 12:30 p.m. Teresa Waggoner at Friday, January 9th Shuffleboard Games at 417-252-0316 TBA Mtn. View Senior Center for information. LHS Varsity Girls Basketball 5:30 p.m. Liberty Tourney - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl 7:00 a.m. Scouts to meet at Hut, Coffee & Billards at the 409 N. Pine Street in Mtn. View Senior Center Mountain View. For more (Help for friends 11:00 a.m. information call Joyce Dixon & families of alcoholics) Puzzles at the at 417-934-2394. Monday - 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Senior Center Yoga Classes at the MV Mtn. View 12:30 p.m. United Methodist Church. Presbyterian Church - Shuffleboard Games at Call 417-247-7153 for more 205 E. 2nd Street Mtn. View Senior Center information. 417-247-7146 6:00 p.m. - Zumba at the Mountain or - Skating & Open gym at View Community Center, 417-247-0566 the Mtn. View Family Youth instructed by Mary Zitter-Newman 6:00 p.m. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: - Mtn. View City Council
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meeting, for more information call 417-934-2601 - LHS JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Thayer 7:00 p.m. - Willow Springs R-IV School Board at 200 W. Main, Board Conference Room. Call 417-469-3260 for information - Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mountain View, MO. For more information call 417-934-2682. Tuesday, January 13th TBA LHS JV Boys Basketball to compete in the Van Buren JV Tourney 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercises at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 or 417-252-0918 for information. 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. Tumbling at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 7:30 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437. 5:30 p.m. 2nd thru 3rd Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394. 6:00 p.m. LHS JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Hartville 6:30 p.m. Country Dance at the Mtn. View Community Center 8:00 p.m. Mountain View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement.
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Year End Review culprit(s): “It was young kids, because of what they stole. I think it will show up. I think we’ll get them.” Track & Field Boys take 2nd at State The Liberty High School Boys Track & Field Team received second place overall at the Class 2 State Meet held recently. Liberty had several historical performances during the two-day state event. Throughout school history, Liberty boys track had only had one state champion. In 1984, Wayne Hudson was a state champion in discus. Jaelon Acklin and Daylan Quinn were honored as state champions this past weekend. Jaelon Acklin received first place-State Champion-for the 110 High Hurdles; Daylan Quinn received first place-
State Champion in the 3200m run (2 mile) and the 1600m run (1 mile). Acklin also received second place at state in the 300m Intermediate Hurdles; Quinn received 2nd place in the 800m run; James Denton took 7th place overall in 100m Dash and Adam Niehaus took 7th place overall in the shot put. Quinn and Acklin combined for 46 points to help Liberty to its highest finish ever in school history! Acklin now holds six school records and Quinn now holds four school records in track and field. On the girls side, Jordan Owens received 4th place to receive All-State status. June 11, 2014 Rotary 14th Annual Golf Tourney held The 14th annual Rotary Club golf tournament, an 18-
With the start of a new year and the new Congress I am excited about the opportunities ahead for the House Energy and Commerce Committee in 2015 and the 114th Congress. Last month Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton named me to three leading subcommittees for the 114thCongress. I will serve on the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, the Energy and Power Subcommittee, and the Health Subcommittee. These three subcommittees cover a large majority of the full committee’s policy jurisdiction, and I look forward to having a hand in crafting major legislation beginning at the ground floor. In the last Congress the Energy and Commerce Committee had a solid record of success aimed at creating jobs and modernizing government. All told more than 50 bills became law, while 40 ended up languishing in the Harry Reid led Senate. In the 114th Congress the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will strive to update the Communications Act, which was last updated in 1996. The subcommittee spent last year gathering information and public input on updating this law for the innovation era in an effort to foster job creation. A part of the full committee’s record of success in the 113th Congress was the passage of the STELA Reauthorization Act, which was signed into law late last year. This legislation, especially important for rural areas, ensures that 1.5 million satellite television subscribers continue to receive broadcast programming and makes a number of changes to improve the video marketplace for consumers. I am looking forward to helping the Energy and Power Subcommittee build on the Architecture of Abundance energy strategy in the 114th. The Architecture of Abundance energy strategy is based on five pillars: 1, building a modern energy infrastructure; 2, maintaining diverse electricity generation; 3, permitting a new manufacturing renaissance into existence; 4, harnessing new energy innovation and commonsense efficiencies; and 5, unleashing a new era of American energy diplomacy. This subcommittee will look to advance a new energy policy for our country that says yes to energy. Our country has the energy resources to increase energy security here at home. Tapping into our nation’s resources in a safe and responsible way means cheaper energy for American families and more jobs.We have plentiful energy resources in our country and need policies in place that allow for us to tap into those energy resources. The Health Subcommittee will build on the efforts of the 21st Century Cures initiative. The goal of this initiative is to accelerate the pace of cures and medical breakthroughs in our country. Last year the committee hosted a number of hearings and roundtables in Washington and across the country gathering ideas about how to speed up the discovery, development, and delivery of new cures and treatments. Early this year, my colleagues and I on the Health Subcommittee will unveil a legislative package to be considered as we move forward with this important initiative. It is important we are looking at new technologies and advancements available in the telecommunications, energy and health care arenas and how they can help spur economic growth and job creation. The Energy and Commerce Committee will look to build on the committee’s record of success in the 114th Congress, and I am ready to help accomplish this goal.
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From Page Two hole, three-person scramble event, took place Saturday, June 7, at the Dane Glass Municipal Golf Course, with 43 teams involved this year. In the Championship flight, the team of Huff, Murr and Midyet placed first; Butnett, Herman and Strong second; and Brow, Taylor and Taylor third. In the “A” flight, the team of Yarber, Yarber and Chambers finished first; Haase, Pham and Juresmiecz second; and Lucas, Pruett and Rich third. In “B” flight, Chambers, Chambers and Wood came in first; Davis, Davis and Waggoner second; and Clark Kelly and Lind third. In the “C” flight, the team of Kramer, Reed and Smotherman placed first; Nichols, Haney and Weurnsing second; and Daniels, Quinn and Quinn third. Hitting closest to the hole in the afternoon session were Buddy Siebert on the second hole, Ben Kuenzel on the fourth hole, Denise Bohm on the 12th hole and Zack Dotson on the 14th hole. Doyle Murr and Denise Bohm had the longest drives for the session. Locals compete in Grin Action Classic The Grin Action Classic, All Star Volleyball Game was held June 6, 2014. Local players from Mountain View, Mtn. Grove and Winona were listed on the East Team Roster. The East Team held their own all day defeating every team at least one set. They missed the championship game by 2 points losing to the Springfield team 13-15 in their last pool play game. This wasn’t bad for a group of girls that had their first practice prior to game time. The Springfield team has a definite advantage over the other teams with all of their players being in a single location. Springfield played South in Championship game. Springfield won in 2 sets. This is the 3rd year in a row for the
Springfield team to win. June 18, 2014 Mercy to consolidate clinics Providing quality care to rural Ozarks communities is a priority at Mercy, even in the face of economic headwinds. In an effort to evolve and still meet the needs of rural patients, the health system had to make some tough decisions in Shannon County. Mercy Clinic Family Medicine – Eminence will permanently close after Monday, June 30. Every coworker from that clinic will move to Mercy Clinic Family Medicine – Birch Tree, which will then begin operating five days a week, up from the previous two. Physician assistant Mike Gaddy will relocate permanently to Birch Tree on a full-time basis. While many of Gaddy’s patients already live in Birch Tree, Mercy encourages others to transfer and take advantage of the expanded hours. Red Cross holds local golf tourney in West Plains On Saturday May 31st, 2014 the Local American Red Cross held its Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Local Disaster Relief at West Plains Municipal Golf Course. The event was a huge success and the amount of support we had from the community was truly amazing! We were able to raise a total of $4,825 for those effected by disasters everyday throughout our community. June 25, 2014 Hurricanes make waves The Mountain View Hurricanes hosted the second swim meet of the season on Saturday, June 21st. The Hurricanes hosted West Plains and Houston. First place went to Mountain View with 843 points; second place went to West Plains with 460 points and third place went to Houston with 335 points. The swim meet was called with
Grin Action Classic East Side Team pictured above. Front row, left to right, Kylie Acklin (Liberty), Ivy Reynolds (Ozark) and Shelby Clifton (Mountain Grove). Back row, left to right, Ashlyn Rogers (Mountain Grove), Erika Chitwood (Winona), Nola McAfee (Winona), Kassidy Ledgerwood (Liberty), Alyssa Arnold (Waynesville) and Alison VanDiggelen (Marshfield).
Reagann Grandstaff (8 & Under) swam the IM during the second swim meet of the season. Grandstaff placed fourth with a time of 2:59.07. (Photo: Standard/ Wagner) only a few events remaining due to severe weather. The Hurricanes took home 60 first place medals; 32 second place medals; 38 third place medals; 23 fourth place ribbons; 18 fifth place ribbons and 11 sixth place ribbons. Congressman Smith introduces SCRUB Act to right regulatory burdens The House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 4874 the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2014, or SCRUB Act, sponsored by Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO). Smith filed the SCRUB Act in an effort to fight ineffective and intrusive federal regulations that are holding back private sector job creation and economic growth. “Regulations from Washington are hurting job growth and keeping our economy from growing. Studies have estimated that every American household is burdened with $15,000 in regulatory costs each year,” said Smith. “The SCRUB Act is designed to identify and eliminate outdated and ineffective regulations. The legislation put a bipartisan, BRAC-style commission in place to review regulations and make recommendations for repeal.” At the end of 2013, the Code of Federal Regulations contained 175,000 pages of regulations. Smith introduced the SCRUB Act to combat excessive regulations after seeing the impact the rules were having on families, small businesses and farmers in Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District. “Our Eighth Congressional District and all of rural America are under a regulatory attack from Washington bureaucrats. The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Labor and other beltway bureaucrats are trying to regulate everything from how we generate power, to kids helping
out on the family farm,” said Smith. “News reports always talk about the divide between Republicans and Democrats but there is an equal divide in Washington between rural and urban interests. The SCRUB Act will help protect rural America from intrusive regulations that are hurting our rural way of life.” July 2, 2014 Med students get hands-on learning Getting tastes of their own practices of medicine, two medical students from the University of Missouri in Columbia (MU), are spending time shadowing a plethora of medical professionals from around Mercy-St. Francis Hospital in Mtn. View as part of the MU AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Summer Community Program. The students, both of whom just finished their first year in medical school, are Mark Robertshaw, a 2007 graduate of DeSet Jesuit High School in St. Louis, and Vera Prisacari, a 2008 graduate of Davenport, Iowa, High School. Students who participate in the program have a choice of doing so for four, six or eight weeks, with flexibility in dates worked. Robertshaw, who chose six weeks, began Tuesday, May 27, and is scheduled to stay until Sunday, July 13. Prisacari chose eight weeks. She began her program Tuesday, June 3, at Mercy-St. Francis. Her last day will be Friday, July 25. Athletes compete at track and field day On Saturday, June 28th, twenty special athletes from Birch Tree and Mountain View competed in 6 events, followed by a fun water balloon toss and free face painting. Each participant earned a medal and ribbon, along with some participants receiving a 1st Place Award for individual events. More than
progress. Despite all of the animosity generated by President Obama and Harry Reid’s refusal to work with us, House Republicans and Democrats were able to work together on some important solutions. We passed over 370 bipartisan solutions, including legislation to build the Keystone Pipeline, cut EPA regulations, grow jobs and our economy, protect life, guarantee our Second Amendment freedoms, rein in the IRS, ensure our veterans are provided for, and reform our broken healthcare system. As I have mentioned before, President Obama is continuously waging war on rural America. Whether it is potentially increasing our utility rates with his “War on Coal,” weakening our property rights with his proposed “Waters of the United States”
rule, or taking away our manufacturing jobs with the prospective ozone “NAAQS” rule, his disregard for our way of life is outrageous. I am completely committed to fighting against the president’s anti-rural America agenda. In the House, we have worked on legislation to prevent all of these harmful actions. Combined with the massive cuts we made to the EPA, we are in a great position to further combat the president’s attempt to regulate our way of life out of existence. It is truly an honor to serve you in Congress. I look forward to the future and continuing to work on the goals of stopping IRS and EPA overreach, fixing the appropriations process so that it works for us instead of against us, finding bipartisan solutions, and standing up for rural America.
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Congressman Jason Smith
The Year In Review As 2014 and the 113th Congress draw to a close, I would like to take some time this week to look back and reflect on the 18 months I have been able to serve you in Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District. This time last year I wrote a column outlining five goals I had for the year. They were: reining in the IRS and the EPA, returning to a better appropriations process, finding bipartisan solutions for problems, protecting rural America, and watching the Missouri Tigers have another successful football season. Well, the Tigers are now back-to-back SEC East champions and just won
another great bowl game, so we have that goal met! But, in all seriousness, Congress made a lot of progress on the goals I laid out going into last year. First, both the IRS and the EPA have had their budgets slashed by this year’s appropriations process. We cut IRS funding to $345.6 million. That is $1.5 billion below what the president initially requested and it brings the IRS’s funding levels to below what they were in Fiscal Year 2008. In addition, the EPA’s budget was cut by $60 million, marking the fifth consecutive year that Congress has cut their budget. The agency has been slashed over 20 percent and more than 2,000 positions will be eliminated at the EPA, dropping them to their lowest staffing level since 1989. Second, the House was able to advance seven of the 13 appropriations bills this past year, compared to only four the first year I was in Congress. In comparison, the Democrat-controlled Senate did not advance a single appropriations bill this year. Additionally, the House passed a final appropriations bill this year that cut spending by $165 billion since Fiscal Year 2010. This cut, when projected out over 10 years, will save taxpayers an estimated $2.13 trillion. While our current appropriations process is not perfect, it is moving in the right direction, and I am confident that with Republican control of both chambers next session we will make significantly more
Plans for our first Laura Ingalls Wilder Day in February are under way, and during the month of January a coloring contest is kicking off the activity for the beloved author’s birthday. Coloring pages may be picked up at the Summersville Branch Library during business hours and must be returned by February 1st. The first 18 entries will be exhibited inside the library. Mark your calendar now for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Day on Saturday, February 7th! Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417-932-5261 or toll-free 888-609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.
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Death Notices Bonnie Marie (House) Rogers Bonnie Marie (House) Rogers was born March 31, 1944, in Summersville, Missouri, to Ivan and Mary Magdaline (Carter) House.
She passed away Wednesday evening, December 24, 2014 at Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri making her age 70 years 8 months and 23 days. Bonnie was united in marriage to Carl Wayne Rogers Sr., on July 3rd, 1962 to which that union they had 3 children, Patricia Lynn Rogers, Pamela Sue Taber and Carl Wayne Rogers Jr. Bonnie had nine grandchildren, Peggy and
the late Ben McClellan of Mountain View, Jason King of Birch Tree, Amber King of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Amanda and Kevin German of Summersville, Debbie Taber of Summerville, Cody Rogers of Mountain View, Corey Rogers of Mountain View, Mckenzie Rogers of Summersville and Baileigh Rogers of Summersville. Bonnie also had seven great-grandchildren Shayle, Madyson, Chase, Emma, Kaiden, Jason and Violet. Bonnie touched many people’s hearts over the years. She never met a stranger or left anyone out in the cold or without a meal. Her family came first and foremost. In her earlier years she did many things from running a farm to owning and operating a successful restaurant. After retiring Bonnie was focused on taking care of her family and enjoying the things she loved like crocheting, cooking and reading as well as keeping up with current events in the community. Her favorite thing was having
family dinners with the family and spending time with them. Bonnie was loved by many and will be missed greatly. She was always there to help anyone whether it was to cook something for a benefit to help someone out or just to lend a ear and some helpful advice. Bonnie is preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary and Ivan, her brother Marvin, sister Peggy, sister Patsy, her husband Carl and grandson-in-law Ben. Bonnie is survived by her 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brotherin-law Donald Haeffner of Malta, Illinois, 4 nephews and 3 nieces as well as many cousins. Funeral Services were held Monday, December 29, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
Carolyn Virginia Weaver Carolyn Virginia Weaver was born May 19, 1936 at Winona, MO the daughter of Floyd Raymond Youngblood and Zelma Lee (Johnson) Youngblood. She passed away December 28, 2014 at her home in Winona, MO at the age of 78 years. She was united in marriage to Stillman Weaver on March 28, 1953 at Salem, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Stillman Weaver; one daughter Sandra Lynn Weaver; and one sister Marlene Crabtree. Carolyn is survived by her companion of 36 years, James Lindell Sanders of Winona, MO; two daughters Marilyn Koogler and husband Gary of Winona, MO and Diane Simpson and husband David of St. Charles, MO; five grandchildren Pamela Diane Koogler and Eric Bland of Van Buren, MO, David Stillman Koogler of Troy, MO, James David Simpson of St. Charles, MO, John Venton Simpson and wife Charity of St. Charles, MO, and Jay Aaron Simpson
and wife Kim of St. Peters, MO; one step granddaughter Abigail Grace Richardson of St. Charles, MO; four great grandchildren Payton Olivia Keys of Van Buren, MO, Sawyer Garrett Bland of Van Buren, David John Simpson of St. Charles, MO, and Cassidy Ann Simpson of St. Peters, MO; and a host of other family and friends. After marriage in 1953, Carolyn and Stillman moved to Colorado and later moved to Yakima, WA. In May of 1977, after the death of her husband, she moved back to Winona to be near her family, where she worked at Paramount until her retirement in 1998. Carolyn was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winona and was baptized on September 8, 2012. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star # 239 in Eminence, MO. Carolyn served as Alderman for the City of Winona for several years. Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, quilt making, and bowling and was a fan
Shirley Ann Myers Shirley Ann Myers was had 29 years together when born February 27, 1942 on Forrest passed away on the family farm in Jackson February 3, 2005. County, MN, the daughter of Shirley was preceded in death by an infant brother, Alvin Merl; her parents Emil and Dora Bunning; and her husband Forrest Myers. She is survived by one aunt Betty Von Holdt of Round Lake, MN; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and a host of many friends. Shirley was a woman of many talents and interests. She could do just about anything she put her hands Emil and Dora (Von Holdt) to. She started a quilting Bunning. She passed away business in her basement. on Sunday, December 28, When Butch retired in 1991, 2014 in Birch Tree, MO at along with a crew of other quilters helped her make the age of 72 years. In December of 1953 her beautiful quilt tops that were folks, tired of Minnesota sold all over the country winters, came south and including Branson, MO. She settled on a farm near Birch loved animals and provided Tree, MO. Here she lived homes to numerous strays over the years. Her last out her life. She was united in marriage little dog Cricket, a gift from to Forrest “Butch” Myers on two dear friends was her December 13, 1975. They constant companion going William Gayle West was born January 11, 1954 at St. Louis, MO the son of William Westley West and Barbara Shannon (Atkins) West. He passed away December 21, 2014 at Winona, MO at the age of 60 years. Gayle was preceded in death by his parents William and Barbara West. He is survived by two
of wrestling. She loved spending time with Lindell and making early morning shopping trips to West Plains. When her health declined and she could no longer be out visiting with others, Carolyn enjoyed spending time on Facebook visiting with friends. She loved spending time with family especially her grand kids and great grand kids. Carolyn and Lindell spent many wonderful years together, and she was the love of his life. Carolyn was loved dearly by many and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Pastor Richard Ferguson and Pamela Koogler officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com
just about everywhere she went, including checking out bargains and collectables at garage sales and flea markets. Her house was full of antiques and family heirlooms. After Butch passed away, she picked up her saw and hammer and finished paneling the back of their house. One of her last purchases was a Kiote tractor with a front loader and a brush hog and she really used it. Shirley was quiet and a thoughtful, loyal friend. We will miss this unique woman. Funeral services were held Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO with Pastor Julie Sanders officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
William Gayle West brothers Gary L. West and wife Tammy of Winona, MO and Vance West and wife Sandra of Winona, MO; one sister Linda Gerhart of Winona, MO; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends. Gayle lived in Winona for most of his life and graduated from Winona High School.
Gayle will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com
Jack Curtis Bowen Jack Curtis Bowen peacefully passed away December 22, 2014 at the age of 84 in the comfort of his home in Mountain View, MO with family by his side. He was born in Marion County, Ohio on September 24, 1930 to Ernest James and Bertha Katherina (Davis) Bowen. Survivors include his children; Donald (Danielle) Coffel, William (Sandra) Wisecarver, Gary (Jane) Bowen, Jeanette (Scott) Beckett and Frank Bowen, all of Ohio, and Darrell Bowen, Brian Bowen and Jennifer Bowen, all of California; one sister, Mary
Jane McCarty, of Georgia; and twelve grandchildren, Adam Coffel, Jay Coffel, Sam Davis, Aimee Beckett, Emily Midgley, Adrienne Delaney, Jon Wisecarver, Tonya Mantell, Mathew Bowen, Carey Bowen, James Bowen, Susan Bowen and Alexandra Bowen. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Bertha; one sister, Maxine Petty; one brother, Ernest (Bud) L. Bowen; and wives, Phyllis Carole and Virginia Lee. Jack served his country in the US NAVY for over twenty-one years, retiring as a Chief Gunners Mate and
is a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was well known for his civil service, volunteerism in his community and generosity for those in need. Some of his favorite activities were camping, fishing, and hunting with his family and friends. Cremation services were handled by Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on April 25, 2015 in Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com
Patricia Ann (Gardner) Burris Patricia Ann (Gardner) Burris was born at Toledo, Ohio on June 19, 1937 to William Randolph and Minerva Elizabeth (Good) Gardner. She passed away December 26, 2014 at Birch Tree Place, Birch Tree, Missouri at the age of 77. Patricia was united in marriage to Dewey H. Burris February 2, 1959 in Toledo, OH. To this union two daughters were born. Survivors include her daughters, Lorrie E. Lewis and husband, Gregory, of
Galva, Kansas and Nancy J. Reed and husband, David, of Mountain View, Missouri; and two grandsons, Ian M. Lewis of Mountain View, California and David R. Reed, Jr. of Mountain View, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minerva and P.F. Cook. Patricia attended Wade High School in Toledo, Ohio and later graduated with an associate degree from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. She was
Registered Nurse and worked for many years at Birch Tree Place in Birch Tree, MO and West View Nursing Home in West Plains, MO. She was a member of Faith Assembly of God in West Plains, MO. Patricia was an avid gardener, bird watcher, and she loved to sing. She will be missed by all who met and knew her. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com
Melissa M. Phillips Melissa Margaret Phillips was born December 30, 1974 at Keene, New Hampshire the daughter of Daniel Joseph Tardif and LouAnn (Chernouski) Tardif. She passed away December 24, 2014 at Santa Rosa, New Mexico at the age of 39 years. She was united in marriage to Jackie Lee Phillips. She was preceded in death by one sister Jennifer Holmberg. She is survived by her husband Jackie Phillips of Eminence, MO; two sons Richard Milder of Eminence, MO and Duncan Milder of Eminence, MO; her mother LouAnn Chernouski Tardif of Copperas Cove, TX; her father and stepmother Daniel Tardif and Clara Evette Tardif of Odessa, TX; two brothers Christopher M. Tardif of Copperas Cove, TX and Daniel J. Tardif, II of Copperas Cove, TX; four sisters Becky
Chamberlain and husband Bill of Rogers, AR, Hailee Tardif and Alyssa Tardif both of Copperas Cove, TX and Brigitta Walpole and husband Lee; her grandmother Margaret Ellen Chernouski of Zephyr Hills, FL; and a host of other family and friends. Melissa enjoyed writing poetry, drawing, horseback riding, and spending time with
her family. Memorial Services will be held Friday, January 16, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Eminence, MO with Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
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Thank You
The family of our precious baby Landrick Shawn Dooley would like to thank everyone who helped in anyway during this difficult time. A special thanks to Rev. Darrell Derryberry and the Duncan Funeral Home.
Daniel & Megan Dooley Mike Dooley & Family Jerry Brooks & Family
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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 Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Captain Jared Peterman conducted a traffic stop on Thornburgh and Missouri Avenue in West Plains with a gray 2000 Chevrolet truck. As a result William Dwight Collins, 30 of Peace Valley was issued a citation through the Fine Collection Center for operated motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner. Friday, December 26, 2014 Deputy Rodney Harper was dispatched to CR 8270 in West Plains to take a theft report. A male subject, an employee of Ozark Machinery, reported that someone entered onto the property and stole several tools off of a truck owned by Ozark Machinery. A full investigation is on-going at this time. Monday, December 29, 2014 A male subject came into the sheriff’s office and reported a known female failed to return his children on December 27, 2014 after the court ordered visitation. This report has been sent to the prosecutor’s office. Tuesday, December 30, 2014 It was reported that a juvenile possibly stole an unknown amount of money from his grandmother’s purse on CR 3740 in Mountain View. Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Deputies received a call for property dispute on CR 3280 in Willow Springs. A female subject reported that her landlord was disposing of belongings that she had left in the house she had rented until the first of December 2014. Both parties agreed that they have a misunderstanding and the female subject would remove her belongings by night fall on Saturday the 6th of January 2015. A male subject reported that his guitar and amplifier had been stolen from a residence on CR 1390 in West Plains where he had been storing them with the landlord’s permission in a secured room. Friday, January 2, 2015 A male subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported that someone unknown to him stole the license plate off of his trailer while at State Route 76 in Willow Springs. A full investigation is on-going at this time. COMMITMENTS Friday, December 26, 2014 Jeffrey Lee McCrone, 22 of Mountain View was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-2814 for time served. Elizabeth Rachelle Cox, 25 of Mountain View was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 12-2814 for time served. Saturday, December 27, 2014 Russell James Metz, 30 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-29-14 for time served. Monday, December 29, 2014 Tommy Jason Burk, 33 of Willow Springs was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-31-14 for time served. Anthony Dean Cheshire, 46 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-3114 for time served. Jennifer Lea Collins, 53 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 12-31-14 for time served. Thursday, January 1, 2015 Logan Mikel Stephens, 27 of Mountain View was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, January 2, 2015 Michael Wayne Craig, 26 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Mark Johnathan Gould, 54 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Vance Trett, 44 of Bakersfield was booked for a court ordered commitment. Kanaan Jacob Boyd, 21 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment. TRANSFERS Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Jered Allen Smith, 30 of Mountain View was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. John Scott Pearson, 26 of Caulfield was transferred to the
MSHP: Troop G releases C.A.R.E. Holiday totals
Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) Life Saver Weekend: Troop G reported no fatal traffic crashes, investigated one alcohol-related traffic crash, and investigated 13 traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways. Troopers made four DWI arrests, 16 drug arrests, 77 other arrests, and issued 82 citations for speed, 55 seat belt citations, and one child restraint citation. Additionally, officers issued 277 warnings and provided 95 motorist assists. Captain Inman says, “Please be careful as you travel Missouri’s roadways. Get plenty of rest, don’t drink and drive, always wear your seat belt, and pay close attention to the task of driving.” In support of "The Drive To Zero Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!
The Standard News Missouri Department of Corrections. Ronald William Drumwright, 38 of Pomona was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. David Franklin Dobbs, 56 of St. Louis was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Scott E. Chaisson, 31 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections. ARRESTS Friday, July 18, 2014 Rodney Allen Roberts, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 12-31-14. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Shandi Star Stillwell, 33 of Willow Springs was arrested for passing bad check and 6 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She was transferred to West Plains on 12-29-14. Thursday, December 18, 2014 Jason Paul Emmel, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear and misdemeanor failure to appear. He was released per court order on 12-29-14. Saturday, December 20, 2014 Jeremy T. Henderson, 24 of West Plains was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was released per court order on 12-29-14. Monday, December 22, 2014 Justin Scott Anderson, 30 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-31-14 and is to appear in court on 1-28-15. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Summer Blake Sheffield, 29 of Springfield was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She bonded out on 1-2-15. Eric Eugene Johnston, 48 of West Plains was arrested for probation violation. He bonded out on 12-29-14 and is to appear in court on 1-5-15. Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Danniel James Chapman Hos, 25 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of felony failure to appear and 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 1-2-15. Saturday, December 27, 2014 Paula Lynn McCain, 44 of Cape Girardea was arrested for DWI-drugs intoxication. She bonded out on 12-28-14 and is to appear in court on 1-26-15. Monday, December 29, 2014 Richard Norman Latona, 34 of Mountain View was arrested on a Shannon County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to another facility on 12-29-14. Julie Renee Clemons, 32 of Bakersfield was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 12-29-14.
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 Christopher J. Ellis, 26 of Willow Springs was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 1:18 a.m. in Howell County for driving while intoxicated; driving while revoked; failure to drive on right half of roadway; no insurance and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he was later released. Jared E. Richardson, 27 of Summersville was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 10:20 p.m. in Shannon County for misdemeanor Dallas County Warrant for traffic offense; misdemeanor possession of marijuana and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he was later released. Michael A. Hebert, 36 of Summersville was arrested on Saturday, Jan 3 at 6:11 p.m. in Wright County for felony driving while revoked; no insurance; failure to register a motor vehicle and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Wright County Jail where he was later released. Donald E. Dixon, 42 of Bakersfield was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 6:48 p.m. in Howell County for felony Ozark County Warrant for burglary and felonious restraint. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is listed as bondable. Curtis J. Patterson, 37 of Birch Tree was arrested on Saturday, Jan 3. At 9:25 p.m. in Howell County for possession of marijuana; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; no seatbelt and no insurance. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he was later released. ACCIDENTS A two-vehicle accident occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 4:24 p.m. in Shannon County on U.S. 60 at Junction of MO Route 19 North of Winona. According to reports a 2003 Ford Expedition operated by Dale I. Stanley, 65 of Humbolt, TN, was travelling Northobund when he crossed U.S. 60 into the path of a 2004 Honda Civic operated by William C. Jones, 24 of Millersville. Stanley was transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical in Poplar Bluff with moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Cpl. G.J. Loring. A one-vehicle accident occurred on Friday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m. in Texas County on Hwy. Y, 11 miles North of Willow Springs. According to reports, a 2005 Ford Taurus operated by Joseph F. Mueller, 85 of Willow Springs ran off a driveway, went through a fence and struck a tree. Mueller was taken to Mercy Hospital in Mtn. View by private vehicle for treatment of his minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper C.P. Chatman. A two-vehicle accident occurred on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 10:35 a.m. in Howell County on U.S. 60, 4 miles East of Willow Springs. According to reports a 1997 Honda operated by Douglas S. Clark, 58 of Memphis, TN was overtaking a 1992 Chrysler operated by David A. Martin, 22 of Mtn. View when the Honda ran into the rear of the Chrysler. Martin was taken to Mercy Hospital in Mtn. View with minor injuries. The accident was investigated by Trooper J.S. Cunningham.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014 Elizabeth Rachelle Cox, 25 of Mountain View was arrested for probation/parole violation and booked for a court ordered commitment. She is currently being held without bond. Colin Andrew Maka, 18 of West Plains was arrested on an Ozark County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $400 bond. John Eric Williams, 43 of St. Peters was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond. Jannelle Juanita Prasad, 22 of West Plains was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 12-30-14 and is to appear in court on 1-5-15. Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Henry Wesley Winton, 23 of Mountain View was arrested on a Mountain View Warrant for misdemeanor stealing; trespassing2nd degree; 2 counts of driving while revoked/suspended and misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $2,853 bond. Thursday, January 1, 2015 Christifer Ellis, 26 of Willow Springs was arrested for DWIalcohol intoxication. He was issued a roadside citation and released on 1-1-15. Friday, January 2, 2015 Gary Wane Collins, 51 of Mammoth Spring was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $1,848 bond. Kevin James Crase, 21 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $10,000 bond. Caleb Thomas Carroll, 19 of West Plains was arrested for burglary-2nd degree. He bonded out on 1-2-15 and is to appear in court on 1-5-15. Toby Lee Campbell, 40 of West Plains was arrested for nonsupport. He bonded out on 1-2-15 and is to appear in court on 1-2615.
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 Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Mark A. Moody, 60 of Cumming, GA, was issued a citation for speeding. Cody L. Mustion, 29 of West Plains was issued a citation for failure to display license plates. Friday, January 2, 2015 Patty L. Ellse, 47 of Peace Valley was issued a citation for failure to show proof of insurance. Sunday, January 4, 2015 Crystal L. McCain, 27 of Johns Island, SC, was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way. INCIDENTS December 29, 2014 thru January 5, 2015 Officers received a report of a theft from Walmart. Officers were contacted in reference to an ex-parte violation. Officers were called to a possible domestic at Valley View Apartments. Officers made contact with the residents who advised that they had not been fighting. Officers advised them to turn their music down and keep their noise down so they did not end up getting a noise complaint. Officers responded to a residence on East First Street for a report of a fight. Upon arrival parties advised that they did not wish to press charges and that the only reason they had contacted 911 was because one male wished to go to the ER. Officers were dispatched to McDonald's for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival officers saw a lot of smoke coming from under the hood of a vehicle. Fire extinguishers were used to put the fire out before the fire department arrived on scene. Officers were dispatched to East 7th Street for an unconscious female. Upon arrival the ambulance was on scene. Officers were dispatched to East James Street for a domestic complaint. Upon arrival officers spoke with the complaintant. She stated she wanted her husband to leave the residence because they were arguing. The husband agreed to leave and was given a courtesy ride to his parents house on 6th Street. Officers were dispatched to Belmont Street for property damage. Upon arrival officers spoke with the reporting party. She had told officers someone had drove through her yard while it was muddy. After further investigation there was no property damage done to her yard. Officers left a property damage form with her to fill out if anything else occurs. Officers were contacted by the MSHP requesting a warrant confirmation. Officers confirmed the warrant was still active and went back into service. Officers were called to a residence on West 2nd Street for a report of two prowlers. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate anyone. Extra patrols were made throughout the night. Officers were dispatched to Stubb Street for a medical call. Officers arrived on scene and remained with the patient until the arrival of EMS. Officers were advised by dispatch that reporting party had called and stated that they were receiving harassing phone calls. Officers contacted the reporting party and they advised they would be coming into the MVPD the next day to fill out a complaint form. Officers were dispatched to Signal for a report of people loitering. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the reporting party who advised that the party involved had already left the area. Officers were dispatched to Timbercreek Cinema located at Hwy. 60 and Tom Frommel in reference to an alarm call. Upon arrival, officers observed a brown Mercury Cougar car had been on the parking lot of the theater since the start of the officers shift. The vehicle was registered to a Mtn. View resident. All outer doors appeared secure. This information was given to 911 dispatch who in turn gave this to the key holder who had called. The key holder advised that they would not respond. No further action taken. Officers were dispatched to Timbercreek Cinema for an alarm call. Officers were let into the theater by two theater employees. Officers did a walk through. The building and found all appearing to be secure. Officers were dispatched to a residence on West 2nd Street in reference to an unwanted subject on the property. The subject was removed without incident. Officers were dispatched to a residence on East 5th Street to assist with a medical call.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - December 29th thru January 5th 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 Burglary-2nd Degree (Felony): Scott Chaisson of West Plains; Passing Bad CheckLes Than $500 (Misdemeanor): Jerry Wayne Strawn of Dora; Violate Special Permit For Vehicle Re: Width, Length, Height, Speed Limit Or Any Other Condition/Restriction Of Permit (Misdemeanor): Angel Hernandez of Coral Gables, FL; Failed To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With/ Maintain Required Brake System (Misdemeanor): Angel Hernandez of Coral Gables, FL; Roy E. Deblanc of Kentwood, LA; Operate Motor Carrier
Vehicle On Tires Fabric Exposed/Inferior Load Rate/Groove Depth (Misemeanor): Angel Hernandez of Coral Gables, FL; Failed To Equip Motor Carrier Vehicle With Devices To Assure Load Would Not Shift/Fall (Misdemeanor): Angel Hernandez of Coral Gables, FL; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Derek H. Palmer of Willow Springs; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Thaddeus Ray Carroll of Willow Springs; Jenny Lee Schump of Dora; Maria M. Duran Zarco of Birch Tree; Derek H. Palmer of Willow Springs; Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Improper/Defective Lights/Signaling Devices/
Year End Review 30 volunteers showed up to assist the athletes. In addition, several family members, teachers, school administrators, and community members attended to cheer on the athletes. The event was sponsored by Landmark Bank. OPPA, Town and Country, and Richards Supermarket provided a free lunch for all
athletes, volunteers and family members. This community event was organized by Life Changing Network (Mountain View-Birch Tree Community Transition Team). The team’s goal is to create more opportunities for people with disabilities to be involved in their community. Our next activity will be a Back to
Reflectors/Electric Devices (Misdemeanor): Reynold Civil of Lake Worth, FL; Alfredo Herrera Valencia of Nuevo Laredo; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Dusty A. Wells of Pomona; Kara Diane King of Mtn. View; Derek H. Palmer of Willow Springs; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Robert Eugene Bair, Jr. of Jefferson City; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Kenneth Logan Waddell of Republic; Breanna Lorraine Scaggs of Annapolis; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Kimberley A. Phillips of Mtn. View; Dissolution Without Children: Brock R. Reynolds of West Plains vs. Chantel P. Reynolds of Bakersfield. SHANNON COUNTY Unlawful Use Of
School Dance on August 2nd. July 9, 2014 Mtn. View to become Purple Heart City A proclamation is set to be signed during the next Mtn. View City Council meeting 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Council Chambers which will declare the community a Purple Heart City. City Administrator Mike Wake, during a recent city council meeting, made a presentation to council members and Mayor Patrick Reed regarding that proclamation. Wake provided a letter penned by Department Adjutant for the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Missouri John Dismer inviting Mtn. View to make that proclamation. “So far,” Dismer’s letter reads in part,” we have nine counties and 29 cities and the State of Missouri. Plus I-44 and I-70 named Purple Heart Trails.” Annual Alumni Banquet held The Mountain View Alumni Association held their annual banquet on Saturday, July 5th at the Mountain View Family Youth Center. Numerous Twenty athletes competed in the 2014 Track and classmates gathered together Field Day held at the Mountain View Elementary. Pictured to reminisce about their high above, Middle School Principal Walt Belcher watches as school days. Tristan White competes. The Mountain View school
Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Elvis O. Rutledge of Birch Tree; Samuel E. Smith of Birch Tree; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Elvis O. Rutledge of Birch Tree; Samuel E. Smith of Birch Tree; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Donald L. Roland of Mtn. View; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Emily Lauren Pace of Springfield; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Emily Lauren Pace of Springfield; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Larry S. Eggert of Winona; Derrick D. Miley of Birch Tree; Kali A. Prewett of Birch
Tree; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Larry S. Eggert of Winona; Kali A. Prewett of Birch Tree; Derrick D. Miley of Birch Tree; Elvis O. Rutledge of Birch Tree; Samuel E. Smith of Birch Tree; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Samuel V. Humbles of Dallas, GA; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Bruce Austin Goodrich of Fisk; Carrie Leann Underwood of Winona; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Tyrone Layton Shull of Springfield. CARTER COUNTY Failed To Have 2 Lighted Headlamps-1 One Each Side Of Passenger Car/ Truck/Bus (Misdemeanor): Dianna Lynn Tallman of Morley; Failed To Cover Or Sufficiently Secure Vehicle Load (Misdemeanor): Robert L. Peterson of
Ellsinore; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Brian Evan Brown of Hayti; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Andre Dean Burch of Ellington; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Jaclyn D. Norris of Summersville; Matthew A. Bean of Weir, KS; Connie Marie Wicks of Wentzville; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Gilbert W. Hamlett of Grandin; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): Harlee Elizabeth Prosise of Neelyville; Dissolution Without Children: Brandy Wright of Van Buren vs. Daniel Wright of Mason, IL.
From Page Four district was known as the Pirates until 1972 when the school consolidated with Birch Tree and became the Mountain View-Birch Tree Liberty Eagles. The alumni from Mountain View convene each year to celebrate their time as Pirates. Officers for 2014 were President Kay (Polk) James from the class of 1964; Vice President Estelle (Due) Smith from the class of 1964; Secretary/Treasurer Sandra (Reese) Butler from the class of 1960; Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer Joyce (LeBaron) Hawks from the class of 1962 and special recognition went to Linda (Gregory) Crank from the class of 1964 for all her help this year. Dinner was catered by Kelly’s Kountry Katering and was served by members of the Mountain View-Birch Tree FFA Chapter. The slate of officers presented for 2015 are President Linda (LeBaron) Malone from the class of 1965; Vice President Larry David from the class of 1965; Secretary/Treasurer Donna (Polk) Depee’ from the class of 1963 and Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer Katy (Polk) James form the class of 1964 and Linda (Gregory) Crank from the class of 1964.
July 16, 2014 Hurricanes claim 12th District Title The Mountain View Hurricanes Swim Team have claimed their 12th consecutive District Championship on Saturday, July 12th. The district meet was held in Seymour, MO. MV placed first with a total of 1,014 points, Seymour placed 2nd with a total of 773 points, West Plains came in 3rd with a total of 553 points, Houston in 4th with a total of 497 points, Willow Springs in 5th with 170 points and Ava in 6th place with 119 points. This is Mountain View’s 12th year in a row to win districts. Along with that monumental accomplishment, the Hurricanes haven’t lost a regular season meet in the last 12 years either.
animal classification. Wood brought along a Capybara, Brazilian Salmon Pink BirdEating Tarantula; Ivory Billed Aracari or Collared Aracari; Giant African Bullfrog and a Burmese Python. All those creatures were classified into mammals, invertebrate, bird, amphibian or reptile. July 30, 2014 Arrest teams sent in on 2-year drug investigation At approximately 6 a.m., July 22, 2014, members of the South Central Drug Task Force, in coordination with the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, Rolla (MO) Police Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, concluded a long-term narcotics investigation in Phelps County. Over the course of approximately two and a half
Animal Tales made a stop recently in Mountain View at the public library this past week. Guests were entertained with fun facts and live animals. Pictured above, this little princess didn’t want to kiss the toad to see if it would turn into her prince. Miss Daniels enjoyed seeing all the animals but was not willing to kiss them. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) The Hurricanes will hold their end of season banquet on July 25th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the City Pool. July 23, 2014 Animal Tales: An edZOOcation at the Mtn. View Public Library Animal Tales once again delighted children and adults at the Mountain View Public Library. Keith Wood, a Naturalist at Animal Tales, brought along many furry, feathered and scaley friends. Animal Science Classifications was the program at the library where those attending learned about
years, officers with the South Central Drug Task Force, Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, and Rolla Police Department were able to conduct a series of narcotics investigations involving the distribution/sales/possession of controlled substances. The investigation involved loosely affiliated individuals in and around the Phelps County area. ‘Kids Helping Kids’ get ready for school A group of local kids set up a stand outside of Designer Hair See Year End Review on Page 8
Kids Helping Kids - A group of local kids set up a stand outside of Designer Hair on 5th Street on Friday, July 25th. Pictured above, left to right, Peyton Bush, Caitlyn Basham, Trinity Clark, Kennedy Cooley, Kelstin Roy, Marissa Daniels and Jocelyn Clark. Last year the girls raised over $500 and were able to purchase 45 pairs of shoes and 25 bundles of socks for area students. (Photo: Standard/ Wagner)
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Year End Review on 5th Street on Friday, July 25th. The girls baked cookies, cupcakes and served up refreshing lemonade throughout the day to raise funds for kids in their school district. Last year the girls were able to purchase dozens of pairs of shoes which were handed out at the beginning of the school year. Maynard Wallace appointed to State Board of Education Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed Maynard Wallace, of Thornfield, to the State Board of Education. Wallace was superintendent of the school districts in Forsyth (1979-1994) and Ava (19941999), and previously served as a teacher, coach and principal in Missouri public schools. From 2003 to 2011, Wallace represented District 143 in the Missouri House of Representatives, where he chaired the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee. “Maynard Wallace brings extensive experience in the classroom and as an education administrator, as well as a history of leadership on education issues as a member of the General Assembly,” Gov. Nixon said. “Throughout his career as an educator, school administrator and state representative, Maynard Wallace has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our schools and students. I’m pleased to be appointing someone of his experience and knowledge on the State Board of Education.” The Governor has appointed him for a term ending July 1, 2016. The appointment will be subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Mercy closed clinic Aug., 1 Providing quality care to rural Ozarks communities is a priority to Mercy, and sometimes forging partnerships is critical to continuing that mission. Despite a 30-day reassessment, Mercy will move forward with plans to close its Eminence clinic, but an alliance has been created with Missouri Highlands to continue to provide health care services in the community. As of August 1, Mercy coworkers in Eminence have transferred to Mercy Clinic Family Medicine – Birch Tree. Physician assistant Mike Gaddy has also relocated there full time. Meanwhile, Mercy will begin assessing ways to share expertise and equipment with Missouri Highlands, which is expanding its hours for easier patient access in Eminence. Back-To-School Fair a success
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- Hundreds of students attended the Back-To-School Fair held at the Mountain View Family Youth Center on Thursday, July 31st. Pictured above, Elizabeth gets her hair cut by Patty. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 'Dust flies' at new rock quarry It has been five years in the making and the dust will fly this week during the grand opening of the Shannon County rock quarry. The anticipated opening comes after lots of hard work and collaborative efforts made by the people of the county and will be an asset for the Southern District of Shannon County. The county, in its addition of a new rock quarry amenity, will enable it to create their own chat to
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Junction Hill School District breaks ground on safe room "Ensuring safety is the number one goal of the Junction Hill School District," shared Superintendent John Dern. That goal is being met as a groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, Aug. 18 for the new 2,400 square foot tornado safe room. The safe room will meet FEMA's standards of an F5 storm shelter and will have a capacity Groundbreaking for a 2,400 square foot tornado safe room was held on Monday, to hold 306 students. Aug. 18, at Junction Hill Elementary. Junction Hill School Board members including During the groundbreaking
Raymond Razor, John Edgeller, Brian Harris, Ralph Whitsell, Shannon Kimbrough, Wes Gunter and Liz Bolander were all on hand to celebrate the groundbreaking. Scott Cornman and Michael Hoff with Community First Bank were in attendance with Jeff Cumpston, Project Superintendent with Nabholz, Paul Hively and Jeff Gattis with Nabholz along with representatives from Paragon Architecture Brad Erwin and Jared Younglove. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Ensuring County Success - Efforts throughout the county including constituents with a vision for future growth have made the addition of Shannon County Southern District Rock Quarry. Pictured above, Hank Youngblood, Nolan Earls and Shannon County Southern District Commissioner, Herman Kelly at the new sight. (Photo: Standard/Brooks) maintain roads. Trucks will line up this week to haul the first loads of gravel and chat out of the new rock quarry. County crews, who have been dedicated to the new rock mine of the county, will work to begin spreading gravel/chat over the 350 mile stretch of gravel roadways throughout the county. Right to Farm passes by 2,528 votes Voter turnout for the 2014 August Primary Elections was low across the State of Missouri. According to Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander, the turnout was 24.58%. Approximately 998,495 of Missouri's 4,061,820 registered voters turned out to vote on constitutional amendments and nominate party candidates. Locally, Howell County had a total of 5,510 voters cast their ballots for a 20.82% voter turnout; Texas County had a total of 4,977 voters head to the polls on Tuesday, August 5th for a 31.29% voter turnout and Shannon County had a total of 1,367 ballots cast for a 26.69% voter turnout. Missourians narrowly passed Amendment 1 (Right to Farm) by 50% with 498,751 yes votes to 496,223 votes. Amendment 5 (Guns) passed with 60% of the votes, 602,076 yes to 385,422 no votes. Amendment 7 (Transportation Tax) failed by 59% with Missourians voting 590,963 no to 407,532. Amendment 8 (Veterans Lottery Ticket) failed by 55% of the votes, 538,575 no to 440,369 yes. Amendment 9 (Right to e-privacy) passed by an astounding 74% of votes, 728,549 yes votes to 246,020 no.
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ceremony, Dern stated, "With the support of the community of Junction Hill today we are breaking ground on an F5 storm shelter that will protect your children, our students, in the event of dangerous weather. The planning for this construction has been many years in the making to come to this point and we want to thank each and everyone who has supported us in this project." Money possible motive in death of college professor, wife The Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson announced Friday, Aug. 15 that Mark E. Porter, 53 of Ozark, MO, has been charged with two counts of murder in the first degree for killing Jan and Gary Tyrrell. The couple, who had ties to Mountain View, were found murdered in their home in Springfield, MO, on Thursday, May 1, 2014 after relatives reported difficulties making contact with them. Autopsy reports show that Jan Tyrrell died of blunt force trauma and Gary Tyrrell died as a result of two gunshot wounds. During interviews, family members stated that Mark Porter was a friend of Gary's and had asked to borrow $250,000. Mark Porter sold $1,321.10 of face value silver coins on May 2, 2014 in the amount of $18,531.40. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Eagles are back; better than ever What drop off? After dominating the scrimmages
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two weeks ago at the Jamboree in Cabool, the Liberty Eagles continued to roll when the games counted, destroying the visiting Caruthersville Tigers 52-14 on a sweltering Friday night in the season opener. It was the third year in a row for the Eagles to dominate a talented and athletic Tigers team. “I thought the Liberty Eagles as a whole played very well,” said Liberty Head Coach Darin Acklin on Monday, “We executed at a high level for the first game of the year.” Man pleads guilty to illegally trafficking in paddlefish Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a Colorado man has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally trafficking in paddlefish caviar after being caught in an undercover operation in the Warsaw, Mo., area. During March and April 2011, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Missouri Department of Conservation conducted a covert investigation, “Operation Roadhouse,” centered on an area known as the Roadhouse in Warsaw. As part of the covert operation, state and federal officers operated a paddlefish snagging business. Covert officers also sold paddlefish to people who were interested in buying them. Felix Baravik, 49, of Aurora, Colorado, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Matt J. Whitworth o Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, to illegally trafficking in paddlefish, in violation of the Lacey Act. By pleading guilty, Baravik admitted that he traveled from Colorado to Missouri on April 16, 2012. On that day, he and his co-conspirators mother conspirators transported the paddlefish and paddlefish eggs that they acquired from Missouri to Colorado. Bogdan Nahapetyan, 35, of Lake Ozark, Mo., pleaded guilty on Nov. 12, 2013, to the same offense. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Farm Tour highlights 'Agriculture number one industry in 8th district' During his 2nd Annual Farm Tour, Congressman Jason Smith made a stop in Howell County at the Frescoln Ranch located in Mtn. View. Smith has been touring farms throughout the 30 counties of his eighth congressional district during the month of August. “Agriculture is the number one industry in our Eighth Congressional District and
Jansen Acklin (7) jumps over Caruthersville's Daniel Fugate (34) to haul in one of his 7 pass receptions in Liberty's 52-14 victory over the Tigers. Acklin finished the day with 133 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns. The junior also caught a pass from the opposing quarterback, adding a defensive interception for 22 yards to his impressive stats. (Photo: Standard/ Wagner)
Farm Tour - Overlooking beautiful Ozark pastures, Congressman Jason Smith along with Representative Robert Ross visit Frescoln Ranch in Mtn. View during Smith's 2nd Annual Farm Tour. The tour continued through Smith's Eighth Congressional District making stops at farms in all 30 counties. Pictured above, Wade Frescoln, 142nd District Representative Robert Ross, Scott Frescoln, Congressman Jason Smith and Joe Frescoln. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) it is essential to the health of our rural economy. Our district is one of the most diverse agriculture districts in the country growing everything except sugar and citrus fruits,” said Smith. Fighting Irish no match for Liberty Eagles Brian Porter rumbled for 251 yards, and the duo of Andrew Raider and Luke Daniels totaled 169 receiving yards as the Liberty Eagles exploded for 28 points in the 3rd quarter and ran away with a 70-7 road victory over Springfield Catholic last Friday night in High School football. The Eagles offense continued to roll under sophomore quarterback Josh Pruett who was four of seven passing, for 120 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Pruett also rushed the ball six times for 52 yards before giving way to the JV team in the 4th quarter. The defense and special teams shined as well. Despite giving up some plays in the passing game, including a 40-yard touchdown when Catholic's quarterback Jack Jones threw a deep ball to Will Wester for the Irish's only score of the night, the defense was otherwise solid, forcing two turnovers and four punts. The special teams also recovered a fumble, which Brenton Bush returned for a touchdown, and blocked a punt resulting in a safety. In the end, the Eagles averaged 30 yards per pass, and over 10 yards every time they ran the ball for a total of 591 yards of offense. When Catholic began turning the ball over on three consecutive possessions in the third quarter, Liberty capitalized in a hurry, scoring 28 points in just under six minutes. Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Trees donated in memory of two local young men
Two Autumn Blaze Maple trees were donated by the family of Paris Walkup and Baigen Walker. The trees line the walkway to the Liberty High School Football Field. The two young men were killed in a tragic rock slide in Colorado on October 2013. Paris was a 2009 graduate of Liberty High School while Baigen was in the fifth grade at Mtn. View Elementary. September 17, 2014 Mercy donates to local clinic Helping others is the Mercy way. For the last two years, coworkers at Mercy St. Francis Hospital have generously donated to the annual MercyWay campaign; now they’re putting those funds to good use. On Monday, Sept. 15, coworkers presented a $5,000 check to the Good Samaritan Care Clinic. Over the last decade, volunteers at the clinic have provided much-needed medical and dental services to the uninsured. “These funds will provide medical and dental services to those who simply can’t afford them,” said Sheri Noble, clinic administrator; she’s one of three part-time staff members. “We will be able to buy dental supplies and equipment, as well as pharmaceuticals.” School district superintendent announces retirement after 26 years The Mountain ViewBirch Tree School District Superintendent Jerry Dale Nicholson announced his retirement during the Thursday, Sept. 11 monthly board meeting. “I am both proud and grateful that the board has allowed me twenty-six years of service in my home district, but feel it is time for me to retire,” stated Nicholson in his letter of resignation. “I will do See Year End Review on Page 9
In Memory - Two Autumn Blaze Maple trees were donated by the family of Paris Walkup and Baigen Walker. The trees line the walkway to the Liberty High School Football Field. The two young men were killed in a tragic rock slide in Colorado on October 2013. Paris was a 2009 graduate of Liberty High School while Baigen was in the fifth grade at Mtn. View Elementary. Pictured above, LHS Principal John Daniels, Doris Collier, Demittra Walkup, Janelle Walker and Regina Mayo. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
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How to Claim the Retirement Saver's Tax Credit Dear Savvy Senior, A coworker was recently telling me about a tax credit she got last year for simply contributing to our company’s 401(k) plan. What can you tell me about this, and who’s eligible? Over 55 Dear Over, It’s called the “retirement saver’s tax credit,” and it’s a frequently overlooked credit that’s available to low and moderate-income individuals and families who make saving for retirement a priority. Here’s how it works. If your contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA, or an employer sponsored plan like a 401(k), 457, 403(b), SEP plan, SIMPLE IRA or other retirement-savings plan, the retirement saver’s tax credit will allow you to claim 10, 20 or 50 percent of your contribution, depending on your income, up to a maximum of $1,000 per person or $2,000 per couple. To qualify, you must also be at least 18 years old and not a full-time student, and were not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. And your adjusted gross income in 2015 must be $61,000 or less as a married couple filing jointly, $45,750 or less if filing as head of household, or $30,500 or less if you’re a single filer. These income limits are adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation. To get the 50 percent credit, you’ll need to have an income below $18,250 if you’re single, $27,375 if you’re filing as head of household, and $36,500 for couples in 2015. The 20 percent credit rate applies to individuals earning between $18,251 and $19,750; for head of household filers it’s $27,376 to $29,625; and for couples it’s $36,501 to $39,500. And the 10 percent rate is for individuals with an adjusted gross income between $19,751 and $30,500; for head of household filers 29,626 to $45,750; and couples it’s between $39,501 and $60,100. Double Tax Break You also need to know that the retirement saver’s tax credit can be claimed in addition to the tax deduction you get for contributing to your employer’s retirement plan or a traditional IRA. Here’s an example of how this works. Let’s say you’re married and have an income of $37,000, and your spouse is not working. If you contribute $1,000 to your company’s 401(k) plan, your adjusted gross income would be reduced to $36,000 on your tax return. You would also be able to claim a 50 percent retirement saver’s credit, which is worth $5,000, for your $1,000 401(k) contribution. Keep in mind though that this is a tax credit, not a deduction, so it lowers your income tax dollar for dollar. It is, however, a nonrefundable tax credit, which means it cannot reduce the amount of tax owed to less than zero. How to Claim To claim the credit, you will need to fill out Form 8880 (see irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8880.pdf) and attach it to your 1040, 1040A or 1040NR when you file your tax return. Don’t use the 1040EZ Form. If you think that you would have qualified for the credit in previous years but didn’t claim it, you can file an amended return as far back as 2011 and still get the credits. A 2011 amended return is due by April 15, 2015. See IRS Form 1040X (irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf) for instructions on how to file an amended return. And for more information on the retirement saver’s tax credit, see IRS Publication 590 “Individual Retirement Arrangements” (irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p590.pdf). If you don’t have Internet access to see or download these forms, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail them to you. 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.
Clinton and Cayla Barnes, Winona, are the parents of a baby boy, Kathan Duane Barnes, born at 7:49 a.m. Dec. 16 at Ozarks Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long. His sibling is Kolton, 4. Grandparents are Roy and Janet Buckner and Jim and Becky Barnes, all of Winona. John Meier and Brianna Mayberry, Alton, are the parents of a baby boy, Noah Matthew Meier, born at 6:33 p.m. Dec. 17 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Tamera Williamson, Thayer; Daniel Mayberry, Cumming, Georgia; Juanita Meier, Alton; and Jack Meier, Thayer. Travis Brown and Jessica Russell, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Nathaniel Wayne, born at 2:10 p.m. Dec. 20 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. His siblings are Jayden, 6, and McKenzie, 3. Grandparents are Mike Martin, Angela Smith, and Lyndel Brown, West Plains, and the late Brenda Taylor. Clifton and Rebecca Earls, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Elijah Emmett Earls, born at 1:03 a.m. Dec. 22 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Humphrey, Rolla, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Troy Earls, Alton (only names given). Jeremy and Amber Capps, Pomona, are the parents of a baby girl, Addison Elizabeth Capps, born at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 22 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her siblings are Airalynn, 6, and Elenie, 4. Grandparents are Dennis and Linda Weatherford, West Plains, and Jerry and Terri Capps, Broseley. Brandon Dudley and Rebecca Podemski, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby girl, Sofia Rose Dudley, born at 6:51 a.m. Dec. 23 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Michael and Rosie Podemski, Willow Springs; Russel and Jody Motes, Belleville, Illinois; and Jerre and Rebecca Dudley, Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Anson and Tabitha Miller, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Lucas Rey Miller, born at 8:15 a.m. Dec. 23 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Ray and Jami Riggs, West Plains, and Stan and Audrey Miller, Goshen, Indiana. Zachery Hayes and Oakley Dihel, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Liam Ray Hayes, born on Dec. 25 at OMC (no time given). He weighed 7 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Patty Dihel and Neal Hicks, both of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and David and Janet Russell, West Plains.
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The Ozarks Medical Center Foundation will host its first ever Winter Gala event on January 30 at the West Plains Armory. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Featured entertainment will be provided by the Rene Woods Trio. According to OMC Foundation Executive Director Ward Franz, the evening will feature a variety of sweet treats including a dessert silent auction plus a candy bar and chocolate fountain.
Upcoming blood drive in Mtn. View The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for O NEGATIVE and B NEGATIVE BLOOD TYPES. There is currently less than a two-day supply of this type on hospital shelves and donations are needed immediately. Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) provide all of the blood for patients at thirtyseven area hospitals. Every five minutes on average, a transfusion takes place. It takes around 250 donations each day to meet the area’s blood needs. You can help by giving this week at the Mtn. View Community Center on Friday, Jan 9. The drive will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The
community center is located at 125 West 1st Street. Each donation will be awarded LifePoints as a part of CBCO’s donor rewards program. LifePoints may be redeemed online for a variety of gift cards or points may be assigned to other meaningful causes or charities. More information on the LifePoints donor rewards program may be found at www.cbco.org. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit our website at www.cbco.org or call toll-free 1-800-2805337.Thank you for giving life to your community.
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my best to help the board find the most suitable replacement, and will continue to work diligently to provide the best for the board, students, staff and patrons of the district for the remainder of this school year.” Wednesday, September 24, 2014 LHS Homecoming October 3 The Liberty High School Homecoming Parade will be held Friday, Oct. 3. Line up for the parade will be at the city pool at 1:30 p.m. with the parade beginning at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in participating in the Liberty High School parade should contact Amy Hinds at 417934-2020 by Friday, Sept. 26th. The Liberty Eagles will be hosting the Cabool Bulldogs for Homecoming 2014. This
Homecoming - The 2014 Homecoming Court, Senior Candidate Kelsey Caldwell and attendant Lizzie Peterson; Junior Candidate Jessica Mantel and attendant Mallory Rutledge; Sophomore Candidate Jazlyn Stout and attendant Jaci Mantel; Freshman Candidate Kailyn Daniels and attendant Sidney Burton. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) year's theme is “Another One Bites The Dust”. Homecoming Queen coronation will be during halftime. Lady Eagles 18-2 for the season The wins just keep coming for the Liberty Lady Eagles Volleyball. After the Lady Eagles victory for the Thayer Lady Bobcats on Thursday, Sept. 18, the Lady Eagles record stands at 18-2. The winning streak extended into the week with a win against Plato on Thursday, Sept. 11. The Lady Eagles won in two sets 25-1 and 25-7. Jessi Stretch had 5 kills for the game and Marissa Berry had 7 aces. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 24th Annual Pioneer Days held The 24th Annual Pioneer Days was held in Downtown Mtn. View on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event was a fun-filled day of contests, laughs, food, games and fun. The laughs continued all day as numerous community members and business owners participated in the Hillbilly Idol Contest, Duck Dynasty Beard Look-a-Like Contest and the popular Hillbilly Tough
"A romantic evening in a winter wonderland is the theme for the event. Dress up and spend an enchanted evening with us in support of our community's health care needs," he said. Cost is $35 for an individual ticket. Tickets must be reserved by calling 417-853-5200. All proceeds from the event go to benefit the Foundation in its mission to support Ozarks Medical Center in delivering exceptional health care.
Mudder Contest. Winners for the day in the Tough Mudder Contest were Zane and Cale Cornman with a time of 2:38; second place was Heath Davis and Seth Wade with a time of 2:40 and in third pale was Cody Week and Jared Mathews with a time of 2:44. School district copes with tragic loss of area teen The Willow Springs Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Willow Springs teenager. According to statements from Willow Springs Police
Chief Dan Dunn, Lars Peterson, a freshman at Willow Springs High School and part of the JV football team, was found deceased at his grandparents home during early afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 27. Dunn went on to state that both of Peterson's parents were deceased and that he had been living with his grandparents for several years. "At this time we are conducting an autopsy and this is considered an on-going investigation." Peterson reportedly attending the varsity home game on Friday, Sept. 26 and the high school dance afterwards. Superintendent of the Willow Springs School District Dr. Hutsell stated, "As a school district we have a crisis team we put together in times like this. This is a tragic time. We had extra counselors that came over today. We had outside counselors and youth pastors at the school Monday. We will try to to some more this week. Right now the biggest thing is to have a chance to grieve, to work through and cope with this." Wednesday, October 8, 2014 LHS defeats Bulldogs, Homecoming Queen crowned The scoreboard looked like a typical homecoming contest. Chris Drumright intercepted
a Tanner Barnes pass on the first play of the game, returning it for a touchdown, and the Eagles were off and running in what turned out to be a See Year End Review on Page 10
Tough Mudder - Zane and Cale Cornman, pictured above, took top honors in the Hillbilly Tough Mudder Contest held during the 24th Annual Mtn. View Pioneer Days. The Cornman's won with a time of 2:38. (Photo: Standard/Brooks)
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Hunters harvest 11,000 plus deer during alternative methods portion This season's deer hunting continues with archery hunting through Jan. 15 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that hunters harvested 11,025 deer during the Alternative Methods portion of the 2014 deer hunting season, which ran Dec. 20-30. Top harvest counties were Oregon with 269, Franklin with 248, and Howell with 244. The total harvest for last year’s Alternative Methods portion was
11,967. For 2014 harvest totals by county and season portion, and for past season totals, visit the MDC website at http:// mdc.mo.gov/node/29442. This season’s deer hunting continues with archery hunting through Jan. 15 and the firearms late youth weekend Jan. 3-4. The alternative methods
Year End Review surprising 68-7 blow-out victory against the 4-2 Cabool Bulldogs as Liberty amassed 559 yards of total offense, forced five turnovers, and scored touchdowns every time they had the ball. Congratulations to Homecoming Queen Kelsey Caldwell and Attendant Lizzie Peterson. The 2014 Homecoming Court: Senior Candidate/Attendant; Kelsey Caldwell and Lizzie Peterson; Junior Candidate/Attendant Jessica Mantel and Mallory Rutledge; Sophomore Candidate/Attendant Jazlyn Stout and Jaci Mantel; Freshman Candidate/Attendant Kailyn Daniels and Sidney Burton. Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Fire Prevention Week held in Mtn. View Installing and maintaining smoke alarms in your home can make the difference between life and death and is why all Missourians are encouraged to use Fire Prevention Week in October to make sure their
Earlier this month, the Governor directed DHSS to seek the designation in order to enhance the state’s ability to quickly confirm or rule out potential cases of Ebola, should such a case occur in Missouri. Because of the designation as an Ebola testing laboratory, the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory may receive laboratory specimens as a part of the coordinated CDC and public health investigation and control of the disease. All specimens must have prior approval before being submitted to the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory. Lady Eagles end regular season 32-3, SCA Champs What a year it has been for the Liberty Lady Eagles volleyball team. Win after win after win sealed the SCA Championship and the top seed for district play. After Thursday night's win over the Summersville Lady Wildcats, the Lady Eagles ended their regular season with a record of 32-3. "We have had a crazy season
Fire Prevention - The Mtn. View Head Start visited the local fire department as they celebrated Fire Prevention Week. Pictured above, Mtn. View Fire Chief Nick Heavrin talks to the children about fire safety. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) families are protected with smoke alarms. To help make sure smoke alarms to work properly, replace smoke detector batteries at least once a year. Doing it at the same time each year, such as the return to Standard Time, when we set our clocks back an hour, makes it easier to remember. This year, Standard Time goes back into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Smoke alarms should also be installed in every bedroom, outside all sleeping areas and on every level of the home, including the basement. Each device should be tested every month by pushing the test button and replaced as soon as they don’t work properly or when they are 10 years old. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Ebola Outbreak: Missouri ready to respond Gov. Jay Nixon and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Gail Vasterling announced that the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory has been designated as an Ebola Virus Disease testing laboratory as part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Laboratory Response Network. The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory, located in Jefferson City, will now be able to provide presumptive testing of Ebola samples prior to confirmation testing at the CDC in Atlanta.
with injuries, but I feel like we are finally all 'almost' healed and back to our level we were to start the season," commented Head Coach Shari Tune. "We are really trying to push ourselves to get better and to peak as a team at the right time. Our team is extremely balanced and deep, which is awesome, but it is very difficult as a coach to find the best rotation with the best team chemistry." Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Halloween Hustle held
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Mercy St. Francis held a Halloween 5K Hustle run/ walk on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event was well attended. The top two runners were Marley Kyle and Fred Craig. All proceeds from the run benefited the Good Samaritan Care Clinic. Pictured above, Dr. Jon Roberts runs through the finish line. (Photo: Standard/ Wagner)
portion replaced the muzzleloader portion of firearms deer season in 2012. Hunters are allowed to use muzzle-loading firearms, center-fire pistols, air-powered guns, bows, crossbows, or atlatls during the alternativemethods hunt. Conservation makes Missouri a great place to hunt deer for about 520,000 hunters. Deer hunting is
also an important economic driver in Missouri. It supports more than 12,000 jobs and gives a $1 billion annual boost to state and
local economies. Many businesses rely on deer hunting as a significant source of revenue, such as meat processors, taxidermists,
hotels, restaurants, sporting goods stores, and others. For more on Missouri deer hunting, go online to www. mdc.mo.gov
South Central Cattlemen's Association meeting The South Central Cattlemens Association annual meeting will be held at the Magnolia room in the West Plains Civic Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015.
This meeting is for members and potential new members. The 2015 officer elections will be held. The meal will be provided by Hirsch Feed and Farm
Supply and will be at 6 p.m. with the annual meeting to follow at 7 p.m. All cattlemen and women, FFA and youth in agriculture are urged to attend.
From Page Nine Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Lady Eagles Volleyball 2014 2A State Champions Liberty athletics has a long and storied tradition. There’s been some amazing athletes come through the programs from Kevin Irving to Jaelin
health care pioneers Nearly six decades ago, a small, abandoned hospital in rural Missouri was given a second chance. Since then, a group of health care pioneers followed their faith and helped build a firm foundation where
Lady Eagles - The Liberty Lady Eagles have made history as they claimed the 2A State Volleyball Championship on Saturday afternoon. The state championship win was a first-ever for Liberty High School. Pictured above, back row, Coach Jessica Tune, Courtney Thomas, Brook Conway, Cheyenne Day, Johonna Walkup, Brenley Stearns, MaKayla Elliott, McKaelin Roy, Jessica Stretch and Coach Shari Tune. Kneeling, Brionna Kenaga, Madison Berry, Marissa Berry and Tori Terrill. Front row, Abby Hockman, Kaitlyn Raith and Makayla Irvin. (Photo courtesy of Patricia Stoops) Acklin, but one thing has always eluded the program: a State Championship. Well, the wait is over Eagle fans, the Liberty Volleyball girls have brought the title home! With the odds stacked against them the girls really stepped up and brought home the FIRST State Championship in Liberty’s history. The last time any Liberty team has advanced to state playoffs was in 1988 when the boys basketball team took second place in state. Coach Shari Tune had this to say about the ladies’ performance. "I was really impressed with our fight back in the third set. The girls never gave up and it showed. The girls are still on cloud nine and were very pumped to represent their community. I am very proud and blessed to have such a talented, hardworking group." Fire department purchases new uniforms, boots, helmets The Mtn. View Fire Department recently purchased new turn out gear, boots and helmets for their crew of volunteer firefighters. MVFD Chief Nick Heavrin stated that through city funds he was
Mercy St. Francis Hospital stands today. To thank those pivotal people, Mercy St. Francis Hospital has designated a donor wall, which was unveiled on Friday, Nov. 7. “One thing that separates rural medicine is its geographic independence,” said Robert Rogers, Mercy St. Francis Hospital Administrator. “It is this very separation that gives it its strength. It is community members taking care of community members. It is only through the support and dedication of individuals like Sister Cornelia, Dr. Grace Doane, Dr. Jon Roberts, and Van K. Smith that rural medicine can thrive.” Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Firearms opening weekend tops 91,000 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that hunters checked 91,460 deer during the opening weekend of the 2014 November Portion of Firearms Deer Season this past weekend. Top harvest counties for the opening weekend were Franklin with 1,839 deer checked, Howell with 1,793,
MVFD - The Mtn. View Fire Department recently purchased new turn out gear, boots and helmets for their crew of volunteer firefighters. MVFD Chief Nick Heavrin stated that through city funds he was able to purchase the gear for his crew. Additional gear will be purchased each year until the entire crew is outfitted. Pictured above, left to right, Travis Nichols, Jamie Davidson, Joey Gehlkin, Joshua Jones, Barbra Martin, Troy Brown and Tobby Carkhoff. Kneeling, Lee Busbey. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) able to purchase the gear for his crew. Additional gear will be purchased each year until the entire crew is outfitted. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Mercy St. Francis unveils donor wall to honor
and Callaway with 1,791. Last year's firearms opening weekend deer harvest was 61,446. Other recent prioryear harvest totals for firearms opening weekend were: 2012: 69,614; 2011: 89,728, 2010:
97,856, and 2009: 86,202. MDC also reports that there were three deer-hunting incidents over the weekend with two being fatal. One fatality was in Ste. Genevieve County where a heater in a hunting blind exploded, killing the hunter. The second involved a fall from a tree stand in Crawford County. A third non-fatal incident involved a hunter in Phelps County shooting himself in the leg while loading his rifle. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Missing teen found in Floriday, man in custody A Mtn. View teen was returned to his parents and a 45-year-old Florida man is in jail on charges of traveling to meet a minor after using computer; interference with custody and 7 counts of lewd or lascvicious battery. The teen was reported missing from the Mtn. ViewBirch Tree area on Friday, Nov. 7 by his parents. According to the Mtn. View Police Department, the 15-year-old victim had developed an online relationship with Stephen Underwood and during the
project "Baskets of Hope". The Agape House helps women, men and children who have been displaced due to domestic violence. When they leave the Agape House they need things to help them get a fresh start, like personal hygiene items, household items, etc. Girl Scouts ages kindergarten through 12th grade took a laundry basket home and filled them with shampoo, bath soap, deodorant, razors, combs, brushes, cleaning supplies and kitchen supplies such as baking items or cookbooks. The Girl Scouts brought in more than the baskets could hold and more baskets had to be purchased. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Bench, tree dedicated in memory of Jim Roles, local forester Family and friends met on Friday, Nov. 28 to honor the memory of Mtn. View City Forester Jim Roles. Roles passed away this past Spring and was known by many for his countless hours of dedication to the beautification of Mtn. View through the planting of trees. Roles loved trees and showed it by planting over a thousand
Donation - The local Girl Scout Troop which serves girls and adults from Mtn. View, Birch Tree, Winona, Eminence and Summersville presented the "Baskets of Hope" to the Agape House staff on Monday, Nov. 17. Pictured above, front row, Amber Lutes, Makayla Bates, Angel Creed, Heidi Holderman, Paige Cooper, Montana Borgman, Willow Woten and Haeleigh Miller. Second row, Ci Ci Gray, Amanda Brown, Taylor Manley, Alex Boomer and Isobel Tripp. Third row, Kansas Woods, Mariah Slater, Kara Slater, Kaitlyn Slater, Destiney Layman and Kilie Dixon. Back row, Leader Dawn Brown, Agape House Representatives Dawn and Kelly. (Not all girls and leaders are shown in the picture who participated in the "Baskets of Hope". (Photo: Standard/Wagner) online communications, Underwood offered to allow the victim to live with him in Tampa. On Friday, Nov. 7 Underwood arrived in Missouri and picked up the victim without the consent of his parents and drove him back to his residence in Tampa. On Tuesday, Nov. 18 the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department was contacted by the Mtn. View Police Department who advised that Underwood was possibly in the Tampa area with the victim who was reported runaway in Mtn. View. Deputies immediately responded to Underwood's residence on Lakeshore Villa Drive at 12:25 p.m. and located the victim and Underwood. They were both taken into custody without incident. Donating 'Baskets of Hope' The local Girl Scout Troop which serves girls and adults from Mtn. View, Birch Tree, Winona, Eminence and Summersville presented the "Baskets of Hope" to the Agape House staff on Monday, Nov. 17. Every year Girl Scouts does a "Give Back Project" for their community service. This year they chose the Agape House. The Girl Scouts called their
in the City of Mtn. View with 700 of those being planted at the golf course. He spent his entire career as a Forester. Roles was President of the Mtn. View Park, Recreation and Tree Board for many years. He was an avid friend of the Mtn. View Garden Club helping out whenever needed. He worked countless hours at the Rotary Club Nature Park taking care of the trees planted there. Roles was also a driving force behind Mtn. View being named a "Tree City USA". He was a dear friend and his legacy remains all around us. Roles' two daughters, his son, their children, one great-grandchild along with his wife Jeanne are pictured above on the bench that has been dedicated in his name. Alongside the bench, the garden club planted an Applachian Red Redbud in memory of their dear friend. Four teens fatally injured in one-vehicle accident It was a new year and a new look for the Liberty Eagles in boys basketball as they took the court at Van Buren for the Current River Shootout, edging Twin Rivers on Friday See Year End Review on Page 11
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Greer Mill - The L-A-D Foundation granted $5,000 to help cover the cost of replacing the roof on the old Greer Mill. Pictured above, left to right, Josh Reeves, John Karel and Dorothy Ellis of the L-A-D Foundation and Clara Williams and Bryon Sloss of the Friends of the Eleven Point River. (Photo provided to the Standard) Greer Mill, located about 10 miles north of Alton in Oregon County. The Friends of the Eleven Point River, with active members in Thayer and Alton, recently formed as a not-for-profit organization. Its goals include stabilizing and restoring the mill, and members have raised funds to pay for structural and foundation repairs. John Karel, president of the L-A-D Foundation said, “The L-A-D Foundation has been impressed with the community interest in saving Greer Mill. It is a historical structure that continues to be important for Oregon County, and the state of Missouri.” Greer Spring, Missouri’s second-largest spring, and Greer Mill are named for prominent Oregon County citizen Captain Samuel Greer, a veteran of the Confederate States Army. Construction of the mill was completed in 1899; it remains an outstanding example of a water-powered grist mill, unusual in that the mill sits high above the Greer
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Year End Review night 51-46, and taking a onepoint lead over highly ranked Rogersville on Saturday, before finally falling 49-45 in the last 13 seconds. Liberty's 2014-2015 team bears only a slight resemblance to last year’s squad. All five starters plus a few key contributors graduated last May including Jaelon Acklin, James Denton, Hunter Barnes, Adam Niehaus, Austin Smotherman and Zane Cornman. In their place stood a younger team with names like Corbin Dewick, Shalin Stout, and Josh Pruett. They joined some familiar faces including Luke Daniels, Bryan Porter, Luke Noble, and Jansen Acklin, each of whom had significant playing time last year. The result over the weekend was mixed as the Eagles finished 1-1 and struggled to score points, but there was plenty to like, too. Liberty crashed the boards both nights and played a hustling defense that kept them close even when the shots weren’t falling. The scored only six points in their first quarter of action for the season, but held Twin Rivers to only nine. In the second half, Liberty held Twin Rivers to just 23 total points and grabbed their first victory of the season with a 51-46 win. In fact, the Eagles defense held both opponents to under fifty points each night. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 L-A-D Foundation contributes $5,000 to Greer Mill's new roof The L-A-D Foundation, St. Louis, has announced a $5,000 grant to the Friends of the Eleven Point River. These funds will help cover the cost of replacing the roof on the old
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Spring branch, which powered the mill by way of belts and pulleys to the water far below. The mill ceased operations in 1920 and remained vacant for many years. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Proceeds from Halloween Hustle 5k donated to GSCC Mercy St. Francis Hospital held a Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct.
25. The event was held at the Liberty Football Field with all proceeds being donated to the Good Samaritan Care Clinic. The Color Run was a first for Mercy St. Francis Hospital and was an enormous success with participants in all age groups running/walking. From the event, Mercy St. Francis was able to donate $1,943 to the Good Samaritan Care Clinic in Mtn. View. “The clinic serves patients in counties throughout Missouri regardless of income,” event organizer Laurie Strosnider commented. “Not only is the Halloween Hustle benefitting a great cause, it also promotes community health.” Good Samaritan Care Clinic administrator Sheri Noble stated that the funds will be used for the day-today operations of the clinic. "This is a wonderful blessing," stated Noble on the donation. Multiple break-ins, 6 arrested The Mtn. View Police
Check Presentation - A check for $1,943 was presented to the Good Samaritan Care Clinic on behalf of Mercy St. Francis Hospital. The proceeds were raised during the hospital's first Halloween Hustle 5K Run/ Walk. Pictured above, Laurie Strosnider, Randy Berner, Robert Rogers-Hospital Administrator, Sheri NobleGood Samaritan Care Clinic Administrator, Amber Lee, Sara Busch, Cindy Tooley and Carley Hooper. Back row, Dr. Roberts-Good Samaritan Care Clinic, Tamala PlilerRogers, Roger Strosnider, Carol Schmidt and Karen Abbott. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Department has experienced a high number of break-ins in the past month. On December 11, 2014 Crosscut Liquor was broken into. On November 23, 2014 a residence at 603 Ridgeway Driver was broken into while the home owners were gone. On November 21, 2014 Duncan Funeral Home was broken into by Dennis Baker, 28 of Mtn. View. "This makes six people arrested for three burglaries in the last three weeks, four in which were on foot. In two of these cases, the neighbors who saw these crimes in action made the difference between a lengthy investigation and a quick arrest of the suspects," stated MVPD Police Chief Jamie Perkins. "We urge citizens that if you see someone acting suspicious in your neighborhood to please call the station at 417-934-2525 or dial 911. With the holidays upon us and many people who will be travelling, please notify the law enforcement in your area for extra patrol, and leave a number to call in case of an emergency." Wednesday, December 24, 2014 School district welcomes Dr. Christensen The Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District has named Dr. Don Christensen as its new superintendent of schools. He takes over for Jerry Nicholson, who announced his retirement in September. Christensen, who was chosen from a field of 11 applicants, will assume his new role on July 1, 2015. “I am excited for the opportunity this new position represents,” Christensen said. “My family and I are
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looking forward to making the Mountain View-Birch Tree area our home.” Changes coming to Current, Jacks Fork Rivers after GMP released The National Park Service released their final General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. The plan establishes a new long-term vision for Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR). The plan was heavily debated and caused quite a bit of an uproar among residents in the Ozarks. Before the NPS can carry out the actions and proposals of the GMP, the Midwest Regional Director must sign a record of decision that approves the final plan and documents the alternative selected for implementation. This would include a 30-day non-action period after the distribution of the plan to the public. A few of the changes that will be placed into effect include limiting use of motorboats; unauthorized horse trails restored to their natural condition and changes to gravel bar camping.
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John Eldon Layman was born January 15, 1922 at Thomasville, MO the son of William Albert Layman and Mattie May (Ledbetter) Layman. He passed away
January 1, 2015 at his home in Mountain View, MO at the age of 92 years. John was united in marriage to Lillian Irene Jones on April 4, 1942 at Alton, MO by the Justice of the Peace, and to this union three children were born. John was preceded in death by his parents William and Mattie Layman; two brothers Shelby Layman and Lasco Layman; and two sisters Juanita Jane Layman and Dorothy Anderson. John is survived by his wife of 72 years Lillian Layman of Mountain View, MO; two sons Eldon D. Layman of Mountain View, MO and William Obie
Death Notices John Eldon Layman Layman and wife Joyce of Mountain View, MO; one daughter Carol Lee Weitekamp and husband Joe Paul of Peoria, IL; two brothers Climeth Layman of West Plains, MO and William Aron Layman and wife Lavonne of Washington, IL; five grandchildren, Isaac Weitekamp and wife Shari of Bloomington, IL, Mark Layman and wife Kim of Lebanon, MO, Matt Layman and wife Brandi of Mountain View, MO, Angela (Layman) Goldsmith and husband Dean of Mountain View, MO and Justin Layman and wife Crystal of Mountain View, MO; fourteen great grandchildren Ethan, Brennalyn, Kolton, Logan, Hannah, Emma, Hoyt, Jacob, Leroy, Destiny, Trenton, Kelsey, Tyler, and JohnWilliam; and a host of other family and friends. John served in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII in the Pacific Theatre with the 20th Air Force. During his service time, he was awarded two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign Ribbon, American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, and an Overseas Bar. John and Lillian have deep roots in the community. They moved into their home 68 years ago, spending most of their life
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outscored in every quarter, while Licking moved on to the championship and took home the first place trophy. The Gainesville Bulldogs entered the third place game after being upset by the Plato Eagles, and reports were the Bulldogs believed that rebounding was the primary cause of their
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A.F. "Woody" Woodruff on their family farm. After John’s service in World War II, he returned home to farm. He and Lillian raised dairy and beef cattle and also raised pork. In the early years, John would drive his cattle from the Black Pond area to their farm on W highway on foot. John worked at Smith Flooring in Mountain View for 17 years. He enjoyed deer hunting and especially the times he invited his friends and coworkers from Smith Flooring to deer hunt on the farm. John was a member of Chapel Hill Church in Mountain View, MO. He loved to read books, and enjoyed sharing and discussing the library of books he had amassed over time. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Rev. Paul Ordway and Pastor Dean Goldsmith officiating. Interment with Military Honors was at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes. com
A.F. “Woody” Woodruff, 91, of Mountain View, Missouri departed this life on January 1, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield,
Missouri. He was born August 28, 1923 in Bourbon, Missouri, the son of Claude and Mary Ann (Enloe)
Woodruff. Woody served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Dorene Rowlett on July 26, 1945 in West Plains, Missouri. Three sons were born to this union. Survivors include wife, Dorene, of the home; three sons, Roger Woodruff, Mike Woodruff and wife, Mary Jo, and Larry Woodruff and wife, Diane, all of Mountain View; four grandchildren, Dennis Grunden, Shelly Collins, Mark Woodruff, and Sara Woodruff; eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He is preceded in
death by his parents, five brothers, one sister, and four grandchildren. Woody operated heavy equipment locally and was a mechanic. He was also a beef cattle farmer and a school bus driver. Woody enjoyed fishing and trips with the Model “A” car club. He will be missed by family and friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2015 at Yarber Mortuary with Mike Dillinger officiating. Interment was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Pomona, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www. yarbermortuary.com
Bobbie Joe "Bob" Bostic Bobbie Joe "Bob" Bostic, formerly of Mtn. View, MO, was born June 12, 1930 to the late Robert & Audra Bostic, Fisk, MO, and passed
July 11, 1957, at her parents' home in Willow Springs, MO until her death in August 2011. Bob was a long-time educator beginning after high school as a teacher in oneroom schoolhouses in the Fisk, MO area. In 1963 he became the elementary school principal of Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-3 School District, Mtn. View, MO, serving 18 years before retiring in 1981. He loved running into his former students and colleagues and hearing their memories of school. Bob also enjoyed playing pool, cards, music, square dancing, and hunting From Page One and fishing. Others preceding him in away December 30, 2014, in be presented before a court of death were his sister, Mary competent jurisdiction whose Augusta, GA. Bob was married to the late Lou Merideth, and 2 brothersduty is to determine guilt or Maude Lois (Britt) Bostic on in-law, Carroll Chronister and innocence.
Dallas Merideth. Survivors include his children, Carolyn Bostic & Robert J. "Bobby" Bostic (Annie); grandchildren, Robert M. Bostic, Brandi Bostic (Tommy Gooch), Brooke Bostic; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Harley Gooch, and Aden Rebardi; brother, Gary (Mary Sue) Bostic; sister, Janice Chronister; several beloved nieces and nephews; and many friends. The family will hold a memorial in April, tentatively the 11th, at the Mountain View Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, please honor Bob with a donation to the Missouri chapter of the March of Dimes, which can be done online at www.marchofdimes. org/missouri.
From Page One defeat. Against Liberty on Tuesday night, the Bulldogs took out their frustration and became a rebounding machine. Liberty’s top rebounder Luke Daniels was nearly shut out from the boards, and as a team, the Eagles managed only 12 rebounds the entire game. Gainesville broke the game
open in the third quarter, outscoring Liberty 18-4 and taking a 19-point lead. Liberty outscored Gainesville in the fourth quarter, the only time Liberty outscored their opponent in a quarter during those two games. The fourth quarter outburst wasn’t enough, however as the Bulldogs held
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Change Round-Up - Students at Mtn. View and Birch Tree Elementaries held a Change Round-Up to benefit the Good Samaritan Care Clinic, a free health clinic in Mtn. View. Birch Tree students collected a total of $198.06 and Mtn. View students collected a total of $300.04. Classes which collected the most change at both schools were treated to a pizza party by clinic personnel. Mrs. Rutledge's first grade class at Birch Tree Elementary, and Mrs. Quinn's morning and afternoon preschool classes at Mtn. View Elementary were the winning classes.
on for an 11-point win. The losses drop the Eagles record to 9-3 on the season as they got back to work this week and prepared for a home game against Strafford last Tuesday, followed by another home matchup this Tuesday, January 13 against Hartville. There’s plenty of work to do. Liberty started off with a tight, back-and-forth game against Licking in the early going. The first time these two teams met at Liberty, the Eagles limited the Wildcats’ scoring, and led 1917 at halftime. At the Cabool Tournament, the Wildcats more than doubled their previous score, and the Eagles needed five, 3-point baskets from Jansen Acklin just to keep up. It worked for awhile. Only a basket at the buzzer by Brady Smith gave Licking any breathing room at all as the Wildcats took a 16-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. Liberty immediately tied the game at the start of the second, and Acklin kept firing away from the three point line as the Eagles trailed by just two, 26-24, with 4:34 left in the first half. Acklin would finish the game shooting 80% from the threepoint line, sinking eight out of ten. By halftime, Acklin had already racked up 17 points. Unfortunately for Liberty, Lane Duncan was just getting started and erupted for 20 second half points as Licking slowly pulled away. The Wildcats went on a 5-0 run to end the first half leading 39-31, and then outscored Liberty 1815 in the third quarter to stretch their lead to 11 points. Liberty cut into that lead early in the fourth quarter, going on a 7-3 run and forcing the Wildcats to call timeout after Acklin stole the ball and raced for a basket to make it 60-54 Licking. In the last four minutes, however, the Wildcats outscored Liberty 147, doing most of their damage on the free throw line and putting the game away with a 74-62 victory. The loss meant that Tuesday night both the number one and number two seeds, Gainesville and Liberty, found themselves facing each other as planned, but not for the trophy they had hoped for. Both had been upset in the semi-finals by the top two teams in the Frisco League, and Gainesville particularly felt they had something to prove after Plato handed them their first loss of the season. The Bulldogs came out firing and crashing the boards, taking a 6-0 lead against Liberty to start the game. That lead grew to 13-3 before a basket by Pruett and a three-point shot by Acklin stopped the bleeding. The Eagles clawed their way back within five when Dewick hit a jump shot, Acklin sank
another three, and then passed to Daniels for two more. When the final seconds of the first quarter wound down, Luke Noble drained a three-pointer as well and the Eagles trailed by just two. The Bulldogs however, were dominating on the boards, and the Eagles were missing their free throws. Thanks in part to Liberty missing six attempts from the foul line, Gainesville went on a 10-3 run to start the second quarter and the Eagles found themselves trailing 28-19 as they tried to get back into the game again. It took baskets by Pruett, Kohletin Briggs, and a three pointer by Josh Pruett to get the Eagles within five, 3732 as the half ended. When the second half started, the world fell apart. As Gainesville seemingly grabbed every rebound, the Eagles went
ice-cold and managed just four points total in the third. Meanwhile the Bulldogs scored 18 more and took a 55-36 lead. For Liberty, there simply wasn’t enough time, despite roaring out of the gate in the fourth quarter. Starting with a three point shot by Pruett and a basket by Daniels, Liberty erupted for an 11-4 run, and outscored the Bulldogs 21-13 for the quarter. The hole was too deep, however, and the seconds ran out as the Eagles fell 68-57 to the Bulldogs. Here’s hoping the New Year brings a bounce back. SCORING FOR LIBERTY VS LICKING: Acklin 28, Daniels 12, Porter 9, Dewick 6, Noble 5, Pruett 2. SCORING FOR LIBERTY VS GAINESVILLE: Daniels 18, Acklin 11, Pruett 10, Dewick 7, Noble 7, Briggs 2, Stout 2.
11th win in Citrus Bowl by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist
Missouri capped its season with a 33-17 win over Minnesota on New Year’s Day in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. You may understandably find wings and citrus to be a surprising combination, but perhaps that’s a fitting end to a surprising Missouri season that saw the Tigers repeat as SEC East champions and again outpace expectations. Missouri (11-3) started slowly against Minnesota (85), which was playing in its first New Year’s Day bowl game since the early 1960s. But once the Tigers quit turning over the ball, Missouri was pretty clearly the better team. Still, Missouri only led 19-17 early in the fourth quarter until Russell Hansbrough ripped off a 78-yard run to give the Tigers some breathing room. It was a nice sendoff for the Tiger seniors who helped the team make the transition to the SEC, and climb far up the conference pecking order quicker than about anyone expected. Senior receiver Bud Sasser, who epitomized this team’s determination and resilience and effort as well as anyone, had a nice curtain call moment to his career when he caught the game’s final touchdown. Senior defensive end Markus Golden, who contributed as ferociously as anyone on this team’s nomargin-for-error march to the SEC Championship Game, was named the Citrus Bowl most valuable player. It almost sounds like a backhanded compliment to say Missouri overachieved this season, as if they were a little
engine that could that didn’t have much talent but somehow won 11 games. So let’s say this team played just about to its full potential, near as one can know such things for sure. Missouri had limitations this year, especially on offense. But the Tigers showed a relentlessness and a competitive tenacity to just keep playing football as well as they could, no matter what happened or whom they faced. Yes, this team’s story will always include a home loss to an Indiana team that wasn’t very good and a 34-0 defeat to Georgia. Missouri’s spirited effort to topple mighty Alabama and end the team’s agonizing 45-year conference title drought came up short under the Georgia Dome’s turtle shell-like roof. But this team also won the third most games of Gary Pinkel’s 14 Missouri teams. The Tigers showed they could rebound from defeat and disappointment. Missouri’s march to Atlanta, when the Tigers came from behind to win in each of their last three regular season games when they had to win, will be a special memory for Tiger fans. So what about 2015? Missouri will have to replace Sasser, Golden and Shane Ray, among others. Defensive coordinator Dave Steckel has left to be the head coach at Missouri State. But the Tigers also return several key pieces, including quarterback Maty Mauk. After back-to-back division titles, the road to the SEC East runs through Columbia. Georgia should be a contender again. Also keep an eye on Tennessee, which finished strong and has loads of young talent.