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Suspect taken into custody in officer-involved shooting On Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, officers were able to gather information leading to a potential suspect and his possible location surrounding an officer-involved shooting of a Pleasant Valley (MO) police officer. As a result of the investigation, Omar D. Maria, 31, from Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested without incident at 1959 Parallel Avenue, in Kansas City, Kansas. Maria was arrested for an active federal probation violation warrant for his arrest issued by the U.S. Marshal's Service for a weapons violation and transported to the Wyandotte County (KS) jail. Maria is also being questioned regarding the officer-involved shooting investigation. The officer-involved shooting is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control at the request of the Pleasant Valley Police Department. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department; the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; and the Pleasant Valley Police Department are assisting with the investigation. The charge for which the above individual was arrested is mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the above charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
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United Way extends 2015 campaign The Heart of the Ozarks United Way is in need of your support. The Board of Directors of the Heart of the Ozarks United Way have extended the 2015 campaign in the hopes of raising the necessary funds to support the citizens that are in need of help in Howell County and those that may need help in the near future. Twentyeight non-profit agencies have requested $306,600 necessary to carry on their good work. These agencies help by assisting the homeless, feeding the hungry, caring for the elderly, enhancing the futures of our children, assisting the disabled and provide many more much needed services in Howell County. A gift to the Heart of the Ozarks United Way helps more than two dozen good causes, and best of all it stays here in our own community. If you’re looking to make a year-end charitable donation, or looking for a great gift idea for that person who has everything, a gift to the Heart of the Ozarks United Way will keep the holiday spirit alive long after the decorations have been put away. Do it for yourself or give a gift in honor of a friend or loved one. You can donate online at heartoftheozarksunitedway.org or send a check to PMB 329 1404 Southern Hills Center, West Plains, MO 65775.
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Volume 108 - Issue 48
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
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Changes coming to Current, Jacks Fork Rivers after GMP released by Laura Wagner
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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. The ONSR will allow 25HP motorboats above Round Spring on the Upper Current River and above Bay Creek on the Jacks Fork River during off-peak season. No motorboats allowed on these stretches during park season (defined as the day after the end of trapping season through the day before the start of gigging season, as established by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
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Currently those dates would be April 1-September 14). The reasoning for this is to avoid boating conflicts that typically occur ding the busy summer months and that low water levels on these stretches of the river during the summer are generally not favorable for motorboats. On the Lower Current River below Big Spring there will be 150-HP motorboat access year-round. This stretch of river has a greater See ONSR on Page 7
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. School Board President Steve Vines, regional president for Landmark Bank, said the board was enthusiastic about Dr. Christensen becoming the new superintendent, adding “The District is fortunate to have attracted an individual with the qualities and experience Don Christensen possesses. We look forward to working with him.” Christensen, who was
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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 looking forward to making the Mountain View-Birch Tree area our home.” Christensen grew up in Idaho and South Dakota, but has lived in Southern Missouri since graduating from high school. He received his bachelors, masters and specialist degrees from Missouri State University in Springfield, and Ed.D from the University of MissouriSee MV-BT on Page 7
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County offices to close Friday, Dec. 26 The Howell County Courthouse and Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 26, according to Howell County Presiding Commissioner Mark Collins. He said, "in coordination with the federal and state government declaration of Friday, Dec. 26 as a Holiday, the Howell County Commission made the decision to include it as a county Holiday as well." He
noted the commission wishes all county residents a safe and happy Christmas and he said all county offices will be open for business as usual on Monday, Dec. 29 at 8:30 a.m. In a related announcement, Howell County Collector Larry Spence said except for Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and Friday (Dec. 26) closing, the collector's office will be open for those paying taxes Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through December 31. He reminded taxpayers the last day to pay taxes without a penalty in the Collector's Office is Wednesday, Dec. 31. He noted that anyone mailing tax payments on the last day in December should verify fro their local post office the last hour mail will be stamped with December post marks. Spence said, "several post offices in the county in
prior years have closed early on New Year's Eve and if dropped in the box after the post office closes the mail will have a January post mark." Spence added there are several ways to pay Howell County personal and real estate taxes: by mail, in person at the office, at the US Bank in Willow Springs, at the West Plains Bank-Liberty Branch in Mtn. View or online at Howell County Collector.com
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K.I.N.D. - Mtn. View Elementary held their annual K.I.N.D. (Kids In Need Distribution) food drive during the month of December. Students and faculty brought in food, cleaning supplies and hygiene items that were gathered together in baskets for community members in need. Along with baskets, community members were also given a turkey. Over 50 baskets were distributed after school on Friday, Dec. 19. A special thank you to all who donated towards the K.I.N.D. Food Distribtuion. Pictured above, Tommy Taylor, Beth Davis, Lisa Sizemore, Austin Wilbanks, Marsha Webb, Karen Wilbanks, Tina Acklin, Nicholas Wilbanks, Maddie Sizemore, Liz Shaw and Cheryl Rowlett. Front row, Janie Davis and Macie Ripko. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
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Make sure your New Year begins safely
It’s time to welcome 2015! Many Missourians plan special gatherings to bring in the New Year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash would be an unfortunate way to begin 2015. This year’s 102-hour counting period will be from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Last year over the New Year’s 30-hour holiday counting period, there were 380 traffic crashes, which injured 147 people. There were no fatalities during the 2014 New Year’s holiday counting period. If you’re driving to a New Year’s gathering, remember to buckle up and obey all traffic laws. As you make your way to the party, be a courteous driver. When in doubt, yield the rightof-way. Pay attention and use your turn signal to communicate your intentions to other drivers. The posted speed limit is chosen for a reason. There’s no reason to speed—the party starts after you arrive safely. If the weather is bad, allow extra time for traveling or be flexible with your plans. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. The Road Condition Report number is 1-888-275-6636. Depending on the weather, See MSHP on Page 6
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MOST WANTED
The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for four individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-2562544 or local authorities. James T. Merkerson, 27 - Wanted for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. No bond. Russell Dean Spence, age 22 - Wanted for arrest on a class C felony charge of burglary-2nd degree. His bond as been set at $4,500. (No photo available.) Ashley D. Hackworth, age 33 - Wanted for arrest on a class C felony charge of burglary-2nd degree. Her bond has been set at $15,000. Waylon C. McAllister, age 31 - Wanted for probation violation on a class D felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon. His bond has been set at $50,000.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Liberty tunes up for Cabool tourney by crushing Alton by Brian Ingalls M ountain V iew S tandard N ews office@mvstandard.com
Predicted by the Ozarks Basketball Preview Magazine to finish 14-13, the Liberty Eagles have officially served notice that they may have been underestimated. At least, that’s the strong impression after a 75-43 victory at Alton last Tuesday, which improved Liberty’s record to a frightening 8-1, second only to last year’s perfect 9-0 start. They may yet surpass last year at the rate they are going. This week Liberty is in the midst of an 11-day break before the start of the Cabool Holiday Tournament. The
Eagles enter that contest on December 27 as the number two seed. The junior varsity team won’t see another game until January so they made the last one of 2014 count and remained undefeated this season with a 57-14 dismantling of the Alton JV. Both the Eagles JV and Varsity get back to the regular season with a game at home against Strafford on January 6. The junior varsity heads to the Van Buren Tournament six days later. Meanwhile, as Christmas arrives, the annual Cabool Holiday Tournament looms large for the varsity. Last year the Eagles came in second after losing to a Pat Rapert coached
Gainesville team by five points. This year Liberty has the weapons and the height to take another shot at the trophy, and may have the right mixture of players to get it done. “Team” might be the best word to describe these Eagles. Bryan Porter started the season as the leading scorer and finished with 10 against Alton, but Daniels had a monster game against the Comets with 25 points, and may have taken the lead. If so, he can thank Porter who racked up another night of double-digit assists. Both Porter and Daniels also got plenty of help from their teammates as nine different players scored for the Eagles. Luke Noble
Sassy Lassies Red Hat Christmas
Sassy Lassie Christmas - The Sassy Lassies Red Hat group and guests from Mtn. View attended their annual Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Chapel Hill Church community room. A pot luck supper was enjoyed by all, after which the Sassy Lassies held a gift exchange. Turns were taken by numbers and the rules said you could ‘steal’ any gift already opened rather than choose a new one from under the tree. There was much laughter and lots of good natured whining when a cherished gift was stolen, often stolen back if it was stolen by someone else. All the Sassy Lassies had a great time. Those attending, pictured above, back row, Connie Porter, Evelyn Dickinson, Carolyn Burton, Debbie Wake behind Amy Gilder, Maxine Elliott, Mary McCravy, Judy Willis, Wanda Bright with Kim Quinn behind her, Tammy Bryant, Kelly Wade and Darrah Wade. Front row, Deloris Wade, Pat Rutledge, Darlene Kenaga, Susan Griggs and Queen Sue Tillary. (Photo provided to the Standard)
spent time at point guard occasionally against Alton and finished with 11 points. Jansen Acklin continued to hit key three pointers to finish with nine points. Corbin Dewick added eight more, while Kohletin Briggs had five, and Shalin Stout, Andrew Raider, and Josh Pruett added buckets as well. The only thing that wasn’t working for Liberty on Tuesday was foul shooting, but even so the Eagles jumped out to a ten point advantage by halftime before running away with the game and turbo-clocking the Comets in the 4th quarter. Liberty outscored Alton 41-19 in the second half for a 75-43 victory. The Eagles wasted no time jumping all over the Comets in the first quarter, taking a 5-2 lead after Noble sank the first three-pointer of the night. Two baskets by Daniels gave Liberty a 9-2 lead before Alton finally scored again. Three quick Comet baskets cut the lead to one, but shots by Daniels and Dewick gave the Eagles a 14-8 lead at the end of the first quarter. To their credit, the Comets hung in there despite a number of turnovers. Caleb Steele, who led Alton with 13 points, hit a three-pointer to start the second quarter. The Eagles responded when Porter passed to Dewick for a bucket, followed by a three-point shot by Acklin, and a drive by Noble for two more. A baseline shot by Dewick on a pass from Pruett put Liberty up 24-12. Alton
called time out and came back with baskets by Levi Schmidt, Steele, and Jed Edwards to keep pace with Liberty. It wasn’t easy, however, as Acklin hit another three from the corner to give Liberty a 13-point advantage, and Noble added another threepointer on some nice inside out ball movement by the Eagles. That shot gave Liberty a 14-point lead, but in the final minute of the half the Comets cut it back to ten, and a three-point shot by Steele to start the third quarter cut Liberty’s lead to just seven. Alton’s momentum lasted less than ten seconds, however. A deep three by Acklin gave Liberty a ten point 37-27 lead again and started a 9-0 Eagles run thanks to three consecutive turnovers by the Comets. They would finish the game with 24 turnovers against full court pressure defense from Liberty much of the night. With five minutes left in the third, Liberty led 43-27 after a basket from Daniels and two
more from Porter. It remained a 16-point game for the next several minutes, but as the third quarter wound down, the Eagles slowly moved farther ahead. Daniels started it with a basket after getting wide open underneath. Next, the 6’5” senior blocked a shot and passed to Dewick in the corner for three points and a 53-33 Liberty lead. The Eagles kept that 20-point advantage going into the fourth quarter and built on it. Briggs sank a three for the Eagles first points of the fourth as Liberty exploded for an 11-0 run with three more baskets from Porter, and another by Daniels. With 3:09 left in the game, Liberty was cruising 70-39 over Alton, and finished with a 75-43 victory. With these types of games, no one will be underestimating them at Cabool. SCORING AGAINST ALTON: Daniels 25, Noble 11, Acklin 9, Dewick 8, Porter 10, Stout 2, Briggs 5, Raider 3, Pruett 2.
Timber Creek Cinema celebrates Christmas
Van Buren Elementary celebrate an Ozark Christmas Christmas is a favorite time of year for many people. The smell of freshly baked cookies, snowflakes falling softly to the ground and twinkling lights around every corner remind us of special memories of years past. In honor of the season, Ozark National Scenic Riverways was pleased to host An Ozark Christmas Sunday on December 14, 2014. The holiday season was kicked off with the official lighting of the park Christmas
tree by Superintendent Bill Black. Family, school faculty and students gathered to listen to the Van Buren 3rd graders sing Christmas carols and the reading of Ozark Christmas stories created by the students. Ol’ Saint Nick dropped in for a visit. Preparations for the event began weeks ago as the Van Buren 3rd graders studied past Ozark Christmas traditions with their teachers and Park Ranger, Cathy Runge. After gaining an understanding of their
unique Ozark heritage, the students created their own traditional Ozark Christmas ornaments to decorate the park Christmas tree. The students also wrote stories about their Ozark Christmas traditions and the winning essays received gift cards. The winners of the Essay Contest were Seth Weeks (1st place), Kinsley Murphy (2nd place), Ezekiel Toelupe(3rd place), and Daniel Laughlin (Honorable Mention). A special thank you goes to all the 3rd grade
students for their hard work and to those who contributed to the memorable event. For more information, phone 573-323-4236 during business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit the park’s Facebook page or website at www.nps.gov/ozar. Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding natural resources, and the unique cultural heritage of Timber Creek Celebrates Christmas the Ozark people. Santa came to visit Timber Creek Cinema on Saturday,
Dec. 20. Children were treated to a showing of 'The Polar Express' along with free popcorn and hot chocolate. "We just have to say a big thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy the free kids movie," stated owner Katrina Woolsey. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Salvation Army Bell Ringers get into the Christmas Spirit
Van Buren Elementary - Third Grade Class
Salvation Army - Bell ringing can be fun! Martha Elliott, Christina Murphy and Kayla Osburn from Landmark Bank's Birch Tree Branch has fun every year. Children and adults enjoy seeing them out in front of Walmart dressed as their favorite characters. They spread Christmas cheer and make people smile. (Photo provided to the Standard)
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Thank you for your generosity and kindness in our time of need.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Upcoming Events Schedule change for Grizzly New Year's Classic Yancey Walker, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team, today announced a schedule change for the annual Grizzly New Year’s Classic, set for Jan. 2 and 3 at Joe Paul Evans Arena in the West Plains Civic Center. On Jan. 2, the tournament’s first game between College of Faith, West Memphis, Arkansas, and Coffeyville (Kansas) Community College will take place at 3 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. to make room for a high school contest between the Alton and Houston boys teams at 5 p.m., Walker said. The Grizzlies’ game against Redlands Community College, El Reno, Oklahoma, will follow at 7 p.m. The schedule for Jan. 3 will remain the same; College of Faith will face Redlands at 5 p.m., and the Grizzlies will meet Coffeyville at 7 p.m. The tournament will be the Grizzlies’ first games of the spring semester following the holiday break. For more information about the Grizzly Basketball program, visit the team’s website at http://wp.missouristate. edu/grizzly/bb.htm or call the Grizzly Basketball office at 417-255-7993. Complete game statistics can be found at http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014-15/div1/teams/miss ouristateuniversitywestplains.
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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Dec. 24th
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Rotary Club Trivia Night
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 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.
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/.
Standard News Archive - December 8, 1999 - The annual pageant, sponsored by the Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce was held Friday, Dec. 3 at the Mtn. View Community Center. The evening opened with a beautiful medley of Christmas songs performed by the 6th grade choir, under the direction of Mr. Kelly Johnson. Each candidate was introduced and interviewed by Jan Drake. The 1999 Miss Merry Christmas is Caitlyn Southworth, five-year-old daughter of Lance and Sheila Southworth and the 1999 Mr. Frosty is Devon Daniels, five-year-old son of Darren and Shawanna Daniels.
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Wednesday, December 24th NO SCHOOL There will be no school for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District until January 2 for Christmas vacation 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:15 a.m. Exercise at the Mtn. View Healthcare 10:00 a.m. - Story Time at the Mtn. View Public Library. All ages are welcome. Snacks, crafts and a lot of fun. - Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Puzzles at the Mtn. View Senior Center 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:00 p.m. Willow Springs Rotary Club, 12:00 p.m. at Open Range. Contact Teresa Waggoner at 417-469-4092 for information. 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m. Bingo at the Mtn. View Healthcare
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(Help for friends & families of alcoholics) Monday - 7:00 p.m. Mtn. View Presbyterian Church 205 E. 2nd Street 417-247-7146 or 417-247-0566
5:00 p.m. Yoga Class at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 for information. 5:30 p.m. NO First Baptist Church AWANAs 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. at Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAM) 503 E. Main Street Willow Springs. For information call 417-469-0018 or 417-855-9113. 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550 for information Thursday, December 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS!! NO SCHOOL There will be no school for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District until January 2 for Christmas vacation Friday, December 26th 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Christmas Arts & Crafts Show at the Mtn. View Community Center until 6 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Puzzles at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m. - Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 6:00 p.m. - Skating & Open gym at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center until 10:00 p.m. For more information call 417-934-5437.
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$3 admission per child Saturday, December 27th Nothing scheduled for today Sunday, December 28th 8:00 p.m. Willow Springs Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings at the Sacred Heart Church. Call 417-469-5550 for more information. Monday, December 29th NO SCHOOL There will be no school for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District until January 2 for Christmas vacation 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Billards at the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:00 a.m. - Zumba at the Mtn. View Senior Center - Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Swedish Weaving Class at the Mtn. View Senior Center 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Games at Mtn. View Senior Center 5:30 p.m. - Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View. For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417934-2394. - Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church. Call 417247-7153 for more information. - Zumba at the Mountain View Community Center, instructed by Mary Zitter-Newman 6:00 p.m. Mountain View group of Narcotics Anonymous will meet at the Mountain View Christian Church, located on South Highway 17, in the basement. For questions call Tonya
at 417-362-0494. 7:00 p.m. Mountain View Al-Anon will meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mountain View, MO. For more information call 417-934-2682. Tuesday, December 30th NO SCHOOL There will be no school for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District until January 2 for Christmas vacation 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 417252-0918 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. 6:30 p.m. Country Dance at the Mountain View Community Center 8:00 p.m. Mountain View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 205 East 2nd Street in Mtn. View
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
West Plains Bank announces $15,000 in funding to homebuyers West Plains Bank and Trust Company recently was named a recipient of a $15,000 Strong Communities Fund grant awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines). The
Homeownership Fund award supports homeownership opportunities for families and individuals across five Midwestern states. Through the Homeownership Fund,
Fighting for Rural Missouri Last week the House made important progress on an issue I have been fighting since I got to Washington – protecting our farmers and landowners from intrusive federal regulations. Since I have been in office, the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers have been scheming to take away our property rights. We know this from their actions. First, they proposed the National Blueway designation for the White River Watershed that would have created “buffer zones” keeping farmers from using their land. Then they proposed the incredibly damaging “Waters of the United States” rule that threatens to regulate every drop of water on our property. It could also require federal inspectors to approve how farmers and landowners use every collection of water on their property, no matter how small. Now we have their latest action, the dangerous “interpretive rule” regarding exemptions to Section 404 “dredge and fill permits.” Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires a permit before dredged or fill material may be discharged into waters of the United States, unless the activity is exempt from Section 404 regulation. Traditionally, agricultural activities have been exempt, but on March 25, 2014, the EPA and the Corps of Engineers released an “interpretive rule” that called into question the current exemption for farm ponds and irrigation ditches. Last week, included in the spending measure Congress passed, there was a directive to the EPA and the Corps requiring them to withdraw the “interpretive rule.” The old agricultural exemptions to Section 404 permit requirements will, for now, remain in force. Additionally, the bill included a provision preventing the Army Corps or the EPA from releasing a new “interpretive rule” in 2015. When I talk to folks throughout the district, I consistently hear how important it is that we continue to fight this. If the agriculture exemption were no longer an option, obtaining the proper permit would be outrageously expensive and time consuming. One study found that obtaining a “nationwide” general permit under Section 404 took, on average, 313 days at a cost of $28,915. Even worse, obtaining an individual permit under Section 404 took, on average, 788 days at a cost of $271,000. We must remain vigilant watching over the EPA and the Corps to ensure that they do not continue to erode property rights through executive rulemakings. We beat them on the Blueways system. We beat them on the “interpretive rule” that would have opened the door to regulate farm ponds and irrigation ditches. Now we must to continue to beat back the “Waters of the United States” rule that would be so destructive in potentially allowing EPA regulation of every accumulation of water on our land.
hardworking individuals and families who are unable to cover upfront costs can make their dreams of homeownership a reality. The program assists qualified families with the down payment, closing cost, counseling or rehabilitation of property. Five eligible homebuyers will benefit from $3,000 each through West Plains Bank and Trust Company as a result of the Homeownership Fund grant. This grant is offered by West Plains Bank and Trust Company in addition to conventional, USDA and other home loan programs. “We look forward to helping qualified local residents become home owners through this program,” said David M. Gohn, West Plains Bank and Trust Company President/ Chief Operating Officer.
“We specialize in making the home loan process easy with online applications and fast service. Our customers go from application to closing in less than 30 days. And, as a community bank, we understand the importance of local decision making and loan servicing helps the community prosper.” Each year, FHLB Des Moines returns 10 percent of its net income to communities throughout its district, an investment of over $241 million which has created or rehabilitated more than 51,000 homes. “The Homeownership Fund helps hardworking individuals make the transition into homeownership,” said Gary Dodge, VP/director, Community Investment, FHLB Des Moines. “Programs like this allow the
Several new audio books on CD have been given to Summersville Branch by our Friends of the Library group and added to our collection: An Amish Buggy Ride by Sarah Price; An Amish Gathering: Life in Lancaster County by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Barbara Cameron; Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans; and The Lost Wagon by Jim Kjelgaard. A new VHS series has been added to our movie collection this week. Band of Brothers is based on the bestseller by Stephen E. Ambrose and tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, the series contains six VHS tapes. Summersville Friends of the Library meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m. The next meeting will be held on January 12th to plan our Laura Ingalls Wilder Day in February. Everyone is invited to come and participate in the continuing growth of the new Summersville Branch Library. Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download for Texas County Library patrons! To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, click on “e-books”, or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required. Anyone wishing to use a computer at the library will need to have a valid Texas County Library card. The cards are FREE, but we will need to see a picture I.D. and a separate proof of current address at the time of application. Children under the age of 18 years must have a Texas County Library card and parent or guardian permission to use the Internet on one of our computers. Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m.5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage @ 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.
Bank to partner with member financial institutions to preserve homeownership and help strengthen communities.” If you are interested in purchasing a home using the Homeownership Fund grant,
contact a West Plains Bank and Trust Company mortgage lenders for details. For a complete listing of Homeownership Fund recipients, visit www.fhlbdm. com.
Celebrating the Christmas Season
The stockings have been hung and trees decorated. While festive and the most visible these heirloom traditions are not what this wonderful season of giving is all about. Many times we forget that this is the time to celebrate the birth of Christ, the wonder, joy and tradition that His birth has meant for all of us. As a child, I recall the excitement of Christmas, but I also recall the excitement to celebrate Christ’s birthday and all that meant for me, my children and family. It is important that we celebrate the true meaning of this holiday season and pass the religious or cultural traditions along with those we have developed as a family or society. One tradition that I hope each family partakes in is the season of giving. Give to others. Not just items, though many are in need of clothing and simple necessities. Give of your time. Volunteer at a local food pantry, women’s center, or school. Nursing homes are always looking for someone to come and visit with patients, read to them or do small tasks. These simple tasks can be completed year round and will have a positive effect on both the recipient and the giver. Please consider giving the gift of your time to those in need. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, healthy and blessed 2015. As always, I appreciate it when groups from around Missouri and from our community back home come to visit me at the Capitol; however, during interim I may be in district. If you would like to arrange a time to come and visit me in Jefferson City, or if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my Capitol office at (573) 751-1882.
State releases November 2014 General Revenue Report
State Budget Director Linda Luebbering announced today that 2015 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections increased 3.7 percent compared to 2014, from $3.11 billion last year to $3.22 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for November 2014 increased by 1.3 percent compared to those for November 2013, from $625.1 million to $633.2 million. GROSS COLLECTIONS BY TAX TYPE Individual income tax collections • Increased 5.5 percent for the year, from $2.19 billion last year to $2.31 billion this year. • Increased 4.4 percent for the month. Sales and use tax collections • Increased 2.6 percent for the year, from $803.2 million last year to $824.3 million this year. • Decreased 0.1 percent for the month. Corporate income and corporate franchise tax collections • Decreased 4.0 percent for the year, from $180.6 million last year to $173.4 million this year. • Decreased 22.4 percent for the month. All other collections • Decreased 1.2 percent for the year, from $141.2 million last year to $139.5 million this year. • Decreased 6.3 percent for the month. Refunds • Increased 9.5 percent for the year, from $203.8 million last year to $223.2 million this year. • Increased 16.1 percent for the month.
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Death Notices Joyce Middleton Joyce Pearl Middleton was born September 23, 1942 at Blairs Creek, MO the daughter of Roy Wilson and Grace (Bell) Wilson. She passed away December 20, 2014 at Springfield, MO at the age of 72 years. She was united in marriage to Ernie Middleton on August 12, 1968 at the Methodist Church in Ellington, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Grace Wilson; three sisters Billie Stepka, Dorothy Juanita Wilson, and Judy Wilson; one brother Jack Wilson; two nephews Kevin Neal Stroup and Cory Pingel; two nieces Donna Stroup Moss and Lynn Stroup Swyres; one sister-inlaw Edrena Wilson; and four brothers-in-law Oscar Stepka, Gene Stroup, Charles Barry, and Lee Wendelton. She is survived by her husband Ernie Middleton of Eminence, MO; three sisters Janet Wendelton of Warrensburg, MO, June Stroup Tarvid and husband John of Ellington, MO and Jean Myers and husband Mickey
of Winona, MO; one brother Jim Wilson and wife Sharon of Winona, MO; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Joyce graduated from Eminence High School in 1959. After graduation, she worked at the Angelica Factory for a few years, before she began working as a legal secretary to Bob Baker in Ellington, MO. Joyce worked several years as a teller at the Security Bank of the Ozarks in Eminence, MO. She also worked with Ernie in their family owned business the Eminence Oil Company helping him in their filling station, auto parts store and oil company. Joyce was a faithful member of the Assembly of God Church in Eminence, MO where she attended until her health declined. When she was younger, Joyce enjoyed being in the outdoors walking, swimming, hunting, and riding horses. During the early years of getting an ambulance service in the Shannon County area, Joyce took the EMT classes.
Landrick Shawn Dooley Although she never had the opportunity to work on the ambulance, she enjoyed having the knowledge. Joyce was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed watching the games. Joyce had a need to take care of others, and enjoyed taking care of her husband Ernie. She had several cats and spent time feeding and caring for them as if they were family. Joyce loved being with her family and taking care of them. She loved her nieces and nephews as her own. Joyce was known as Aunt Jo to her nieces and nephews and as Granny Jo by her great nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Pastor Steve Voyles and Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. Interment will be in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. Online condolences can be sent to www.duncanfuneralhomes.com
Phoenix Lanette Hoffman Phoenix Lanette Hoffman was born December 16, 2014 at 8:32 Am at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, MO and went into the arms of the Angels. She leaves behind a loving mother and father Amanda D. Wilson and Steven B. Hoffman of St. Clair Missouri; 1 brother and 2 sisters, James Tausher, age 7, Lonna Keeton, age 4, and Harley Hoffman, age 2. She is also survived by grandparents, Salvador and Donna S. Ortiz of Raymondville, Missouri,
Chuck and Deena Shepherd of St. Clair, Missouri, Jerry and Sharon Wilson of Victorville,California, great grandmothers, Noveta Smith of Houston, Missouri, and Christina Prather of Sonora, California, aunts and uncles, Jason and Tracy Price of Sarcoxie, Missouri, Ronnie Ponder and Jamie Hoffman of Wichita, Kansas, Jerry Price Jr. of Houston, Missouri, Jonathan Price of Cadet, Missouri, Brian and Jennifer Sutton of Anderson, Missouri. She is also survived by many other
family members and family friends who would have loved her. She is preceded in death by her great grandpa Donald Smith, and grandpa Phillip Hoffman. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences my be left at Bradfordfuneralhome. net
Bonnie M. Russell Brown Bonnie M. Russell Brown the daughter of Ray Houston and Stella (McCallister) Houston was born January 23, 1937 in Summersville, MO. She passed away at the
Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri on Thursday morning, December 18, 2014 making her age 77 years. Bonnie was united in marriage to Jerry Russell. She was blessed with three sons, Kenny Russell, Denny Russell and Jay Russell.
Bonnie was a member of the Methodist Church in Summersville, Missouri. She attended church until she was unable due to failing health. The thing Bonnie cherished the most was being with her family. She especially loved going on road trips and being a passenger in the back seat. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Stella Houston and her sister Betty House. Bonnie is survived by her three sons, Kenny Russell and wife Bonnie of Summersville, Missouri, Denny Russell of Summersville, Missouri, Jay Russell and wife Debbie of Willow Springs, Missouri, 5 grandchildren, Cassie Rutledge and husband Chris of Willow Springs, Missouri, Jeremy Russell of Summersville, Missouri, Jarod and wife Kristi of
Columbia, Missouri, Jamie Shelton of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, and Hanna Russell of Willow Springs, Missouri, 8 great grandchildren Fisher Ray Russell of Summersville, Missouri, Caleb Rutledge, Josh Rutledge and Jordan Rutledge all of Willow Springs, Missouri, Trenton Shelton, Trinity Troyer, and Jack Braden all of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Reggie Spelman of Columbia, Missouri, and 1brother Bob Houston and wife Joyce, several nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Atchison officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences maybe left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
Some Missouri State-West Plains offices to extend hours Several offices at Missouri State University-West Plains will offer extended hours in January to accommodate students with last minute business for the 2015 spring semester. Below is a list of dates, offices that will be open on those dates, and hours of operation: • Jan. 5-8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – academic affairs, admissions, Advisement and Academic Coaching Center for Empowering Student Success (AACCESS), the business office, Drago College Store, financial aid, registration and records, student services, the Veterans Center. • Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to noon – admissions, AACCESS, the business office, Drago College Store, financial aid, registration and records, the veterans center. • Jan. 12, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. – admissions, AACCESS, the business office, Drago College Store, financial aid, registration and records, the veterans center. (Academic affairs and student services offices will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) • Jan. 13-15, 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. – academic affairs, admissions, AACCESS, the business office, Drago College Store, financial aid, registration and records, student services, the Veterans Center. All offices will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9. The Garnett Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 5-9, 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 10, and 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 12. The library will resume its normal semester hours (8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 9 p.m. Sundays) on Jan. 13. University officials said these special extended office hours will be a good time for students to purchase text books and school supplies, check on financial aid matters, get another copy of their class schedule, visit with advisers, and finalize any other last minute paperwork for the spring semester. Officials remind the last day to register for classes is Jan. 11. Classes begin Jan. 12. A change of schedule period
for students needing to add or drop a class will continue through Jan. 16. For more information about spring classes or how to enroll, contact the Missouri State UniversityWest Plains admissions office at 417-255-7955 or visit the website at http:// wp.missouristate.edu.
Landrick Shawn Dooley was born on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 12:34 PM. He left footprints in our hearts on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Landrick was the light of Daniel and Megan Dooley of Winona, MO. Landrick went to heaven to be with his grandma Twila Jean Brooks; great grandparents Johnny Willard and Dorothy Jean Ard, Thomas Eual and Virginia Dale Dooley, James Felix and Dorothy Coline Glover; great uncle Thomas Eugene Dooley; and great aunt Cheryl Dianne Dooley. He leaves behind his mommy and daddy; his grandma and papa David Michael and Susann Glover Dooley of Winona, MO; great grandparents Jerry William and Hazel Darlene Brooks of Mountain View, MO;
aunts and uncles Derek Wayne and wife Brandi Lou Dooley, Larry Michael Dooley and significant other Tina Edwards all of Winona, MO, Justin Ray Ard of Mountain View, MO, Dusty Ray and Bobby Dale Ard of Eminence, MO; great aunts and uncle Steve and wife Stacy Brooks of Alabama, and Hazel Brooks of Mountain View, MO; also, many, many special aunts, uncles, and cousins. Baby Landrick was only here for a short while, but touched our hearts in many ways and changed our lives forever. Every smile, every giggle, every sound will be etched in our hearts and minds for eternity. Both his Papa Brooks and Papa
Mike are always saying “He sure is a dandy little man”. Landrick is now resting in the arms of his grandma Twila. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Rev. Darrell Derryberry officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent to www. duncanfuneralhomes.com
Miles Edward "Eddie" Grobe Miles Edward “Eddie” Grobe was born February 1, 1949 at Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of Vernon Eugene Grobe and Elizabeth Jewel (Andrews) Grobe. He passed away December 15, 2014 at DeSoto, MO at the age of 65 years. Eddie was preceded in death by his father Vernon Eugene Grobe; his mother Elizabeth Jewel Bailey; two brothers Eugene Grobe and Ronnie Grobe; one sister Mary Loyce Grobe; one sister-in-law Esther (Parks) Grobe; one nephew Anthony Grobe; and one niece Brenda Barton He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Vernon Grobe of Hillsboro, MO, Glenda (Grobe) Barton of Houston, MO, Kenny Grobe and wife Jenny of Poplar Bluff, MO, Larry Grobe and wife Barbara of Texas, David Grobe of Poplar Bluff, MO; Christine (Grobe) Collins of Qulin, MO; Joyce (Grobe) Caldwell of Wentzville, MO; one
sister-in-law Gloria Grobe of Barnhart, MO; one former brother-in-law Leroy Barton of Houston, MO; one former sister-in-law Diane (Parks) Marsden of Hillsboro, MO; nieces and nephews Linda Simmons of Houston, MO, Sue Barton of Ellisville, MO, Sharon Barton of Houston, MO, Theresa (Grobe) Parrett of Defiance, MO, Melisa (Grobe) Chaney of Hermann, MO, Dana Grobe of Hillsboro, MO , Mark Grobe of Herculaneum, MO , and Larry Grobe of Arnold, MO; several great nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Eddie enlisted in the United States Navy in 1968 and served during the Vietnam War. Eddie served in the Naval Reserves following his active duty. Eddie graduated from Linn Technical College in 1991 with a degree in auto body repair. Eddie lived in St. Louis, MO until he moved to the Owensville, MO area nearly 30 years.
His nieces and nephews remember him as their fun, cool “Uncle Eddie.” While serving overseas during his enlistment in the Navy, he would send presents home to his nieces and nephews. After his enlistment, Eddie moved back to St. Louis, where he always lived nearby, and was a big part of their lives. Eddie was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at at the First Assembly of God Church in DeSoto, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in DeSoto, MO with Pastor Derek Jones officiating. Military Honors and interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.
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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 Friday, December 12, 2014 Deputy Rodney Harper responded to CR 3080 for a theft report. A male subject reported that someone cut down a cedar tree on his property and stole it. A full report has been done and an investigation is ong-going at this time. Sunday, December 14, 2014 Deputy Paul Bradshaw was dispatched to Rhonda Drive and spoke to a male subject. He advised he had went to CR 9230 to visit a man and an altercation between the two broke out. He said he and his wife were assaulted but they were able to leave without serious injuries. He denied to prosecute but wanted a report of the incident on file. Monday, December 15, 2014 A male subject reported he had found a firearm belonging to him was missing. He stated he originally noticed the theft on 1125-14 but had not reported the incident until this date. At this time the firearm has been recovered. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Deputy Jason Long was dispatched to CR 5900 for a report of a burglary at this location. Upon his arrival he spoke to the victim who advised that her shop building was broken into in the night causing damage to the door latch. She provided a name of a possible suspect but did not see this person enter her shop. As of report time this matter is still under investigation. Thursday, December 18, 2014 A male subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported that someone known to him took his 2014 Jeep Patriot from his residence on CR 7030 in Pottersville without his permission and wrecked it. Charges are being sought for tampering in this matter. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a suicide on CR 3600 in Willow Springs. Investigators at the scene determined that an 81-year-old Willow Springs man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Friday, December 19, 2014 Deputy Aaron Galiher attempted to stop a black Nissan van for failing to stop at a stop sign. After a vehicle pursuit the occupants were arrested and it was discovered they had just stolen alcohol from East Side Package. The investigation is on-going. Saturday, December 20, 2014 Deputy Buddy Thompson was dispatched to Private Road 6640 for a report of domestic assault. Both parties wished to pursue charges. The parties were separated for the remainder of the evening. The matter will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney for review. Sunday, December 21, 2014 Deputy Bruce Sortman was dispatched to State Route AB for a report of missing medication. Upon his arrival, he met with a male subject who stated that he was missing some prescription medication. COMMITMENTS Sunday, December 14, 2014 Jason Michael Young, 32 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-16-14 for time served. Monday, December 15, 2014 Jennifer Lea Collins, 53 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. She was released on 12-17-14 for time served. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Justin Wayne Bryson, 29 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-18-14 for time served. Gust Hjalmer Steckman, 38 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. Thursday, December 18, 2014 Thomas Chadwick Graves, 47 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He was released on 12-20-14 for time served. Logan Mikel Stephens, 27 of Mtn. View was booked for a court ordered commitment. Friday, December 19, 2014 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. Athena Margarete Fox, 24 of Winona was booked for a court ordered commitment.
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staying home might be the best option. Take the time to clean snow and ice completely from your vehicle. Make sure the windows are completely cleared to ensure visibility. Remember: Missouri law states if you’re using your windshield wipers, your headlights must be turned on. It takes only a second to turn on your vehicle’s headlights. That second could make you more visible to other drivers and prevent a traffic crash. If your plans include alcohol, remember that nothing ruins a party like a DWI arrest or a drinking-related traffic crash on your way home. Designate a sober driver before the party starts. The roadway is no place for a driver who has been drinking. If you cause a traffic crash, your New Year might begin with being arrested, facing legal fees and medical bills, and perhaps jail time! You face the possibility of losing your license and will have to face your family and friends. If you kill or injure someone, you’ll pay the price for the rest of your life. No one wants to begin 2015 in jail. Be smart! Designate a sober driver or take a taxi. “The members and employees of the Missouri State Highway Patrol wish each of you a happy and safe beginning to 2015,” said Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Patrol. Of course, no matter how safely you drive, you can’t control other drivers. Therefore, the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click It 4 Life!
Saturday, December 20, 2014 Russell James Metz, 29 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. ARRESTS Wednesday, September 3, 2014 John Joseph Hunt, 27 of West Plains was arrested for bond revocation on a Howell County Warrant for 2 counts of burglary1st degree; 2 counts of abuse of a child. He bonded out on 1217-14. Sunday, December 7, 2014 Harley Davidson Holt, 34 of Springfield was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. He bonded out on 12-15-14 and is to appear in court on 2-6-15. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Travis Lynn Ely, 38 of Bismark was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-19-14 and is to appear in court on 3-16-15. Lorraine Michelle Tackitt, 47 of Caulfield was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear and a West Plains Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. She bonded out on 12-15-14. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Shane Skyler Coe, 18 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-1st degree. He bonded out on 12-15-14 and is to appear in court on 1-23-15. Thursday, December 11, 2014 Nathaniel Paul Sherman, 19 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-2nd degree; felony stealing and property damage-2nd degree. He bonded out on 1215-14 and is to appear in court on 1-23-15. Friday, December 12, 2014 Kyle Austin Sherman, 22 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-2nd degree; felony stealing and property damage-2nd degree. He bonded out on 12-15-14 and is to appear in court on 1-23-15. Sunday, December 14, 2014 Guy Allen Beaudry, 31 of Alton, IL, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony failure to appear; a Texas County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a West Plains Warrant for 2 counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to another facility on 12-16-14. John Scott Pearson, 26 of Caulfield was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI-alcohol intoxication; an Ozark County Warrant for felony failure to appear; 2 counts of driving while revoked/suspended and tampering-1st degree. He is currently being held on a $50,200 bond. Monday, December 15, 2014 Shonna Kay Castle, 17 of Mtn. Grove was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for misdemeanor stealing and a Mtn. Grove Warrant for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana. She is currently being held on a $800.50 bond. Tyler E. Stidham, 22 of Diggins was arrested on a Texas County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-15-14 and is to appear in court on 2-17-14. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 William Christopher Wiese, 27 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 12-16-14 and is to appear in court on 1-5-15.
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 Alicia D. Kennedy, 47 of Thayer was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 12:50 p.m. in Oregon County for Arkansas felony board of parole warrant for controlled substance. She was taken to the Thayer Police Department where she is being held without bond. Kyla J. Wake, 29 of Willow Springs was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7:17 a.m. in Howell County for felony warrant Howell County for passing bad check; misdemeanor Howell County warrant for violation of protection order (2 warrants). She was taken to the Howell County Jail where she is being held on bond. Matthew O. Breeden, 31 of Springfield was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 12:29 p.m. in Texas County for felony probation parole warrant for weapon offense. He was taken to the Douglas County Jail where he is being held without bond. Jessica L. Mikel, 36 of Mtn. Grove was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 12:50 p.m. in Wright County for felony probation parole violation warrant. She was taken to the Wright County Jail where she is being held without bond. Matthew C. Dugal, 23 of Birch Tree was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 12:19 a.m. in Shannon County for Leadington PD misdemeanor traffic warrant; no insurance; no registration and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he is being held on bond. Grant Cochran, 41 of Birch Tree was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10:50 p.m. in Shannon County for no valid plates, driving while suspended, no seatbelt, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, 2 Shannon County warrants for no valid license and failing to signal, 2 Mtn. View warrants for driving while suspended and no valid plates. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he is being held on bond. Joshua E. Johnson, 20 of Mtn. View was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 9:12 p.m. in Howell County for 4 misdemeanor Mtn. View warrants. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond.
MSHP: Click It Or Ticket Enforcement Project results Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information: A total of 32 arrests and 38 warnings were issued in conjunction with a Click It Or Ticket seat belt enforcement operation conducted in Texas County on December 6, 2014. Totals from this enforcement effort include: 18 - speed summonses 6 - seat belt summonses 2 - non-moving violation summonses 2 - hazardous moving violations 1 - no driver’s license summons 1 - misdemeanor warrant arrest 2 - felony arrests due to a road rage incident Captain Inman says, “Motorists traveling on Missouri’s roadways can expect that members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will do all we can to rid our roads of unsafe drivers. Please help us by being the safest driver you can possibly be. Always pay attention to the task of driving, and please wear your seat belt at all times.” 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!
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Priscilla Renae Stokes, 33 of West Plains was arrested for 2 counts of domestic assault-2nd degree; abuse of a child; endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree and probation violation. She is currently being held on a $20,000 bond. Jerry Howard Hagler, 32 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Franklin County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Franklin County on 12-17-14. Christopher Alan Denker, 27 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear; burglary-2nd degree and felony stealing. He bonded out on 1216-14 and is to appear in court on 12-29-14. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Kyla Jean Wake, 29 of Willow Springs was arrested for 2 counts of violation of order of protection for adult and passing bad check. She bonded out on 12-18-14 and is to appear in court on 12-22-14. Freedom Faith Ann Chaney, 38 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop. She bonded out on 12-18-14 and is to appear in court on 12-29-14. Anthony David Barton, 22 of Pomona was arrested for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond. Amanda Sue Garner, 23 of Isabella was arrested on a Christian County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She was transferred to Christian County on 12-19-14. Christopher Anthony Branstetter, 19 of Canton was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for burglary-2nd degree. He is currently being held out on a $5,000 bond. Joseph Laverne Newton, 50 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for fraudulent use of a credit/debit device. He bonded out on 12-17-14 and is to appear in court on 12-29-14. Thursday, December 18, 2014 Jon Darren Watson, 44 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for assault-2nd degree. He bonded out on 12-19-14 and is to appear in court on 12-22-14. Sheri Ann Felton, 47 of West Plains was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit/debit device. She bonded out on 12-18-14. 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 is currently being held without bond. Friday, December 19, 2014 Christopher Levi Alverson, 17 of Pottersville was arrested on for resisting or interfering with arrest/detention. He bonded out on 12-20-14. Josephine Ann Mondragon, 42 of West Plains was arrested for probation violation. She bonded out on 12-19-14 and is to appear in court on 1-20-15. Christopher James Beristain, 24 of Battley Mountain, NV, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI-alcohol intoxication. He was released with a roadside citation on 12-1914. Brian L. Cole, 39 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $4,500 bond. Fredrick Laverne Pierce, 41 of Grain Valley was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $1,600 bond. Kristen Marie Brooks, 23 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Wayne Michael Sechrest, 18 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for robbery-1st degree; assault-1st degree and tampering-1st degree. He is currently being held without bond. Saturday, December 20, 2014 Jeremy T. Henderson, 24 of West Plains was arrested for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $300 bond. Illyas Haneff Mahdi, 38 of West Plains was arrested for being a fugitive from out of state. He is currently being held on a $1,500 bond. Sunday, December 21, 2014 Judah Jesus Wilkerson, 33 of West Plains was arrested on a Douglas County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held without bond.
Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CITATIONS Monday, December 15, 2014 Brett Thomas Antrim, 19 of Mtn. View was issued citations for failure to wear seatbelt and knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked. Amanda Marie Counts, 24 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked. Jessica Lynn Kaut, 29 of Summersville was issued a citation for failure to display license plates. Markwell Ashby Fletcher, 21 of Murfreesboro, TN, was issued a citation for speeding. Morgan Lee Wilson, 17 of Mtn. View was issued citations for failure to show proof of insurance and failure to wear seatbelt. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Tyson N. Judd, 18 of Nortonville, KY, was issued a citation for speeding. Carrie L. Hergesheimer, 39 of Mtn. View was issued ctations for failure to obey stop sign, failure to show proof of insurance and failure to wear seatbelt. John H. Cook, 34 of Springfield was issued citations for failure to register a motor vehicle and failure to show proof of insurance. Stacie D. Spencer, 39 of Summersville was issued citations for failure to show proof of insurance and failure to wear seatbelt. Lucas Tyrel Taber, 18 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for permitting an unlicensed driver to operate. Jason H. Freeman, 18 of Birch Tree was issued citations for impeding traffic, driving with no valid driver's license and possession of a controlled substance. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Frank Albert White, Jr., 49 of Cabool was issued citations for failure to show proof of insurance and knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked. Friday, December 19, 2014 Paige Ashton Peifer, 19 of Summersville was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Montana Devada Zitnak, 18 of Poplar Bluff was issued a citation for speeding. Saturday, December 20, 2014 Rhonda Jo Hamilton, 40 of Carter, AR, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. INCIDENTS Monday, Dec. 15 through Monday, Dec. 22 Signal Food Store reported a theft of gasoline. Officers received a report that someone had trespassed and rummaged through a vehicle on Woolsey Avenue. The reporting party stated there were no items missing form the vehicle. Officers were dispatched to Signal for a gas drive-off. A report was taken, under investigation.
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37th Judicial Circuit Court Proceedings
Howell, Shannon, Carter, Oregon County Filings - December 15th thru December 22nd 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 Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess With Intent To Dist/Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony): Steven J. Hale of West Plains; Keeping Or Maintaining A Public Nuisance (Felony): Steven J. Hale of West Plains; Domestic Assault-2nd Degree (Felony): Priscilla Stokes of West Plains; Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child (Felony): Priscilla Stokes of West Plains; Endangering Welfare Of Child-1st Degree (Felony): Priscilla Stokes of West Plains; Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony (Felony): Freedom F.A. Chaney of Willow Springs; Anthony D. Barton of Pomona; Attempted Burglary2nd Degree (Felony): Christopher A. Branstetter of West Plains; Caleb Thomas Carroll of West Plains; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Jerry C. Housley of West Plains; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanr): Tiffany D. Dusenbury of Peace Valley; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Kevin L. Antrim, Jr. of West Plains; Kimberly Dawn Shrable of Caulfield; Adrianna L.
Bales of Caulfield; Angela R. Voyles of Mtn. View; Bradley A. Thayer of West Plains; Pammy L. Smith; Eric E. Johnston of West Plains; Kaleb A. Shrable of Caulfield; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor): Roger Wayne Cunningham of West Plains; Failure To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident (Misdemeanor): Russell M. Flygare of West Plains; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Debbie Farrell of Caulfield; Grant Harlan Gabel of Licking; Fail To Yield To Approaching Vehicle When Entering/Crossing Highway From Alley/ Driveway (Misdemeanor): Frank Benett Plachy Sr. of Caulfield; Driver Fail To Secure Child Less Than 8 Years Old In Child Restraint Or Booster Seat (Infraction): Debbie Farrell of Caulfield; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Tiffany D. Dusenbury of Peace Valley; James W. Jenkins of West Plains; Michael Norman Miller of Willow Springs; Anna J. Miller of Springfield; Displayed/Possessed Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates Of Another Person (Infraction): Kristin Jean Hyink of West Plains; Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer (Infraction): Kaleb A. Shrable of Caulfield; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Kevin L. Antrim, Jr. of West Plains; Dissolution With Children: Shauna D. Haddock of Willow Springs vs. William Christopher Haddock of West Plains;
Adam M. Bjorgaard of Pomona vs. Rita J. Bjorgaard of Spencer, MA; Dissolution Without Children: April Diane Wilcoxson of Pottersville vs. Norman Mint Wilcoxson of Pottersville; Small Claims Over $100: Sally Vedal of West Plains vs. Landscape Legends of West Plains; Engelbrecht Law LLC vs. Sedina Marie Wise of West Plains; Suit On Account: Professional Credit Management Inc. vs. Jennifer L. Harper of Pomona and Danny L. Harper of Pomona; Professional Credit Management Inc. vs. Jo L. Lindberg of West Plains; Professional Credit Management Inc. vs. Beth James of West Plains; Heights Finance Corporation vs. Elizabeth A. Rost of West Plains and David N. Rost, Jr. of West Plains; Heights Finance Corporation vs. Roberta Herring of Willow Springs; Heights Finance Corporation vs. Junior Lee Ratterree of Cabool and Eloise J. Ratterree of Cabool; Breach of Contract: Synchrony Bank vs. Angela Pickerell of West Plains; Promissory Note: Heights Finance Corporation vs. Matthew D. White of West Plains; Heights Finance Corporation vs. Princess Sharon-Sue Craig of West Plains and Wayne Lee Craig of West Plains; SHANNON COUNTY Damage To Jail/Jail Property (Felony): Dustin G. Fisher of Winona; Pursuing/Taking/Killed/ Possessed Or Disposed Of Wildlife Illegally (Misdemeanor): Larry W. Elliott of Birch Tree; Operate Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/Excess Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window (Misdemeanor): Kyle Douglas Ezell of Springfield; Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A
Valid License-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Lori S. Dowler of Birch Tree; Sarah Jo Boyer of Dexter; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Scott Thomas Connell of Poplar Bluff; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH (Misdemeanor): John Gerald Fulkerson of Mtn. Grove; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH (Misdemeanor): Conrad Alvin Pitz III of Eminence; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Robert E. Martin of Winona; Suit On Account: Midland Funding LLC vs. Brad Cochran of Summersville; CARTER COUNTY Hindering Prosecution Of Felony (Felony): Jonathan Clayborn Taylor of Ellsinore; Shoplifting: Cassie Diane Fant of Ellsinore; Susan M. Lee of Van Buren; Peace Disturbance: Cassie Diane Fant of Ellsinore; Kristal Nicole Maybearry of Saint Louis; Possess Marijuana: Adam James Ninneman Griffin of Brighton, CO; Possess Drug Paraphernalia: Adam James Ninneman Griffin of Brighton, CO; Driving While Revoked/ Suspended-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Tince Clell Chitwood of Ellington; Supplying Alcohol To A Minor: Christopher Shawn Eggert of Winona; Minor Visibly Intoxicated/ Blood Alcohol Content More Than .02%-1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Thomas Skeet Barbre of Van Buren; DWI-Alcohol (Misdemeanor): Thomas Skeet Barbre of Van Buren; Tince Clell Chitwood of Ellington; Shanea L. Brown of Ellsinore; Possession Of Up To 35 Grams Marijuana (Misdemeanor): Tyler David Rettke of Cape Fair; Unlawful Use Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor): Tyler David Rettke of Cape Fair; Owner Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility Or Operator Who Authorized Another To Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Thomas H. Robbins of Van Buren; Robert Wilson Sanders of Sikeston; Tyler A. Weaver of Van Buren; Levi Logan Mayberry of Van Buren; Hannah Elizabeth Allison of
Poplar Bluff; Todd L. Miller of Van Buren; Tiffiany Lynn Beard of Poplar Bluff; Christopher William Hancock of Jackson; Thomas Skeet Barbre of Van Buren; Zachary Shane Feller of Poplar Bluff; Tince Clell Chitwood of Ellington; Unlawfully Operate AllTerrain Vehicle Without Proper Bicycle Safety Flag (Misdemeanor): Tyler A. Weaver of Van Buren; Levi Logan Mayberry of Van Buren; Operated Motor Vehicle On Highway While Drivers License/Privilege RevokedSuspended For Points: Samantha J. Freeze of Van Buren; Operate A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident (Misdemeanor): Thomas Skeet Barbre of Van Buren; Unlawfully Operate All-Terrain Vehicle On Highway Without Properly Mouned Required Edquilateral Triangular Emblem (Infraction): Tyler A. Weaver of Van Buren; Levi Logan Mayberry of Van Buren; Fail To Stop At Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection: Shanea L. Brown of Ellsinore; Defective Equipment: Larry L. Dake of Santa Anna, CA; Operate Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility: David A. Munn of Van Buren; Autumn A. Vancil of Poplar Bluff; Operate Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility (Misdemeanor): Tiger Sandy April Julian of Ellsinore; Failed To Register Vehicle: Autumn A. Vancil of Poplar Bluff; Logan K. Litchfield of Exeter; Cora V. Sharp of Rockaway Beach; Thomas Skeet Barbre of Van Buren; Tince Clell Chitwood of Ellington; Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/ Fastened Safety Belt (Infraction): Tiger Sandy April Julian of Ellsinore; Tiffiany Lynn Beard of Poplar Bluff; Thomas Skeet Barbre of Van Buren; Tince Clell Chitwod of Ellington; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 1-5 MPH (Infraction): Christopher William Hancock of Jackson; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 6-10 MPH (Misdemeanor): Hannah Elizabeth Allison of Poplar
ONSR depth and width to accommodate boaters. Designated campsites or camping areas may be established on some gravel bars that are accessed by licensed vehicles in order to reduce crowding, improve safety and enhance visitor experience. All gravel bar camping would be limited to the designated camping areas. These locations would be identified in a subsequent planning process. However visitors using motorized and non-motorized watercraft could continue to camp on gravel bars as long as the campsite is 0.5 miles away from any designated camping area and at least 50 feet away from any designated river access. Existing equestrian trails, approximately 23 miles, would continue to be provided by the ONSR. Additional trails would continue to be provided. However, 45-65 miles of
From Page One unauthorized horse trails and associated stream crossings would be restored to their natural condition. As part of the roads and trials management plan, the NPS would consider designating some of the existing, unauthorized trails by incorporating about 2545 miles of these trials into the existing Riverways' trail system. All equestrian trails would be designed to discourage creation of social trails; decrease impacts of horses on sensitive areas, including streams and riparian areas; reduce conflicts with other uses; and reduce trail damage, erosion, and manure pollution. Until a roads and trials management plan is completed, unauthorized trails that pose the greatest threat to park resources and visitor safety could be closed on a case-by-case basis. Law enforcement would be increased for compliance.
MV-BT Columbia. Christensen and his wife, Kristi, have five children. The Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District
Bluff; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 11-15 MPH Over: John Wayne Martin of Winona; Gerald Paul McLain of Mount Ayr, IA; Jody Rene'e Wade of Poplar Bluff; Mary Jane Osborn of Paducah, KY; Kenneth J. Clark of Bull Shoals, AR; Wayne Lee Harris of Mayfield, KY; Shane Robert McAffe of Fairbanks, AK; Lindsay T. Braun of Austin, TX; Kirk James Harding of Kansas City; Joshua M. Overbey of Bell City; Marquell L. Williams of Springfield; Zachary C. Zeldivar of Inverness, IL; James S.N. Guge, Sr. of Poplar Bluff; David John Olson of Buffalo; Cirt Owen Yancy of West Plains; Ralph A. Litherland of Carbondale, IL; Matthew C. L. Williams of Dixon; Buddy Karl Ward of Boiling Springs, SC; Diana Faye Langley of Springfield; Roy Alan Griffin of Independence; Tyler David Rettke of Cape Fair; Ryan Eathen Newman of Smithton; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 16-19 MPH Over: Hunter D. Gordon of Van Buren; James C. Foster of Van Buren; Lacy K. Zook of Thayer; Thomas P. Barlow of Oklahoma City, OK; Josalynn A. Schneck of Cape Girardeau; Raymond L. Read of Hodgenville, KY; Terence A. Sharpe of Bellevve, NE; William T. Lovins of Pomona; Brian J. Epley of Wichita, KS; Charles A. Juden IV of Dexter; Timothy M. Pashia of Lamar; Christopher L. Fox of Piedmont; Christopher M. Riggs of Ozark; Kim C. Cunlta of Gallatin, TN; Sarah E. Harris of Hollister; Zachary D. Austin of Broseley; Brian Gene Sinclair of Tarpon Springs, FL; Daniel R. Settlemoir of Piggott, AR; John L. Hall of Alpharetta, GA; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH Over: Jacob William Pinkley of Sainte Genevieve; Emily Linette Carlson of Van Buren; Debra L. Wyatt of Van Buren; Paula D. Carnell of Senath; Kelly L. Cole of Nasvhille, TN; Kawani J. White of Madison, TN; Kirtikvmar R. Amin of Galloway, NJ; Gregory Dale Barton of Springfield; Andrew Benjamin Rushin of Poplar Bluff; Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 26 MPH Or More (Misdemeanor): Robert Wilson Sanders of Sikeston; OREGON COUNTY Exceeded Posted Speed Limit By 20-25 MPH (Misdemeanor): Angela G. Lowe of Laurel, DE.
As far as the Natural Resource Management, the NPS would work closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop and implement conservation plan and strategies to protect all federal listed species in the Riverways including Indiana bat, gray bat and Ozark hellbender. A fisheries management plan would be developed and implemented to assess the effects of nonnative game fish stocking and the timing/ locations of fishing activities on native aquatic species. The NPS further plans to partner with surrounding communities about wastewater to improve water quality int he riverways. To view the 600 page document in its entirety visit http://parkplanning.nps.gov/ ozark.gmp. For questions on the new plan, contact the Ozark National Scenic Riverways Van Buren office at 573-323-4236.
From Page One believes that every student is uniquely capable of learning at his or her own rate - and that each can be successful life-long learners, exposed
to the technology and skills necessary to function in a dynamic, changing society. For more, visit www.liberty. mvbt.k12.mo.us/district.
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Lady Eagles get ready for Liberty Girls Tourney The Liberty Lady Eagles have had an up and down season thus far with their record standing at 4-4. All these games are leading up to the Liberty Girls Tournament
which will be held January 8 through January 10 in Mtn. View. Playing Newburg on November 24, the Lady Eagles lost the first game
Sixth Player! Coming off the bench, junior guard Hanna Vines (15) handles the ball at the wing against Rogersville. The Eagles stayed closer to the Wildcats for most of the game than the 52-36 final appeared. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
of the season 44-53. Kelsey Caldwell had 15 points, 7 rebounds; Shelby Yarber had 8 points; MiKayla Daniels had 6 points; Kailyn Daniels had 6 points and Leanna Briggs had 8 rebounds for the game. Recovering from the loss, on November 25 the Lady Eagles had their first home game of the season and won in overtime 65-59. Caldwell had 16 points for the game; Kailyn Daniels with 12 and Briggs with 10 points. Competing in the Van Buren Tournament, the Lady Eagles won the first round against Greenville 57-43. Caldwell had 19 points for the game, Yarber had 14 and MiKayla Daniels had 10. Playing Thayer on December 4 in the tournament, the Lady Eagles lost 52-65. Caldwell
Post-season football awards announced for Liberty Eagles The post-season awards have been announced for the 2014 Liberty Football season. South Central Association All-Conference Selection: First Team-RB Bryan Porter; WR Jansen Acklin, DL Joey Rodriguez, OL Terron Ledgerwood, LB Cale Cornman, K Caleb Meyers and P Josh Pruett. Second Team-LB Marcos Rodriguez and QB Josh Pruett. Honorable Mention-WR Brenton Bush and DL William Wilkins. Back of the Year was awarded to Bryan Porter.
The Liberty Eagles are also the Tri-Conference Champs with Mtn. Grove and Ava (all were 6-1 in conference play). The Southwest Missouri Football Coaches AssociationSouthwest All-Area Selection: First Team-WR Jansen Acklin, Athlete Bryan Porter, LB Cale Cornman, TE Luke Daniels, DB Jansen Acklin and DE Luke Daniels. Second Team-OL Joey Rodriguez, OL Terron Ledgerwood, OL Cale Cornman, DL Joey Rodriguez and Punter Josh
Pruett. Honorable Mention-DB Brenton Bush, QB Josh Pruett, Athlete Andrew Raider, LB Marco Rodriguez, LB Stephen Shoup and Kicker Caleb Meyers. Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 2 All-State: Second Team All State-DB Jansen Acklin, RB Bryan Porter, DL Joey Rodriguez and LB Cale Cornman and Academic All-State-Bryan Porter. Congratulations Liberty Eagles!
All-State - Jansen Acklin, Joey Rodriguez, Cale Cornman and Bryan Porter. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
All-Conference & All-Area - Front row, left to right, Brenton Bush, Andrew Raider, Jansen Acklin and Marcos Rodriguez. Back row, left to right, Joey Rodriguez, Caleb Meyers, Cale Cornman, Luke Daniels, Bryan Porter, Josh Pruett and Stephen Shoup. Also winning Southwest Missouri Football Coaches Associations honors but not shown, Terron Ledgerwood. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
New video segment will keep Grizzly Basketball fans up to date on the team A new video segment, “Above the Rim,” will keep fans of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team up to date on team happenings and give them an opportunity to submit questions to Head Coach Yancey Walker. Beginning Jan. 5, fans can tune in live at 10 a.m. every Monday at www. ihigh.com/msuwestplains to see and hear what Walker has to say about the team as it progresses through the
season. Those who cannot tune in live can visit the site later and watch the short segment in the archives. Fans also may ask Walker questions through Twitter by using the hashtag #GrizzlyTalk or they may e-mail questions to AboveTheRim@ MissouriState.edu. “This is just another example of what makes our program and our institution special,” Walker said. “This will help our fans from all
over the United States and all over the world get a weekly update on what is happening with Grizzly Basketball. This is very exciting, and it makes me proud to be a part of it.” The program will be sponsored by The Shoe Factory Lofts in West Plains. “I’d like to extend a very special thank you to The Shoe Factory Lofts, whose sponsorship has made this project possible,” Walker said. For more information about the Grizzly Basketball program, visit the team’s website at http:// wp.missouristate.edu/ grizzly/bb.htm or call the Grizzly Basketball office at 417-255-7993. Complete game statistics can be found at http://stats.njcaa.org/ sports/mbkb/2014-15/div1/ teams/missouristateuniversit ywestplains.
had 19 points for the game followed by Yarber with 11. Playing for third place in the tournament on December 6, the Lady Eagles faced Twin Rivers. Unfortunately the Lady Eagles game up short 57-69. Caldwell had 17 points for the game; MiKayla Daniels had 16; Kailyn Daniels had 11 and Yarber had 9 points. With only a few days to bounce back, the Lady Eagles played Van Buren at home on December 8. The Lady Eagles came away with a win 59-47. For the game, Caldwell had 16 points, 10 rebounds; MiKayla Daniels had 16 points; Yarber with 10 pints and Briggs with 7 points and 11 rebounds. Keeping the winning momentum going, the Lady Eagles played at Eminence on December 11 bringing home a 62-29 win. Top scorers for the game were Caldwell with 19 points, Yarber and MiKayla Daniels with 8 points each. Suffering a hard fought loss, the Lady Eagles fell 3652 to Rogersville at home on December 15. Caldwell led in scoring with 23 points. The Lady Eagles will play at Salem on January 5 then gear up for the Liberty Girls Tournament January 8-January 10.
Drive the Post! MiKayla Daniels (10) makes a move past two defenders in Liberty's 52-36 loss to the Rogersville Wildcats on December 15. The loss dropped the Eagles season record to 4-4 as they prepared to travel to Dora on December 18. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Pick and Roll! MiKayla Daniels (10) sets the pick as Kelsey Caldwell (21) looks to drive against the Rogersville Wildcats on Monday night, December 15 at Liberty High School. Daniels and Caldwell are two of the Eagles five starting seniors this season. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Bears for a Better Christmas run held Dec. 13 The Bears for a Better Christmas 5K run/1 mile walk/ run was held on Saturday, Dec. 13 in Willow Springs at Palenske Field. The top three runners in the one mile race were Bailey Iott of Willow Springs with a time of 7:25.94; Tryton Henley of Willow Springs with a time of 7:41.08 and Caleb Cochran of Willow Springs with a time of 8:14.92. Overall male runner for the 5K was Joshua Ingalls of West Plains with a time of 18:29.45 and Overall Masters was John Thomason with a time of 27:38.01. Overall female runner for the
5K was Anna Woolsey of Mtn. View with a time of 24:13.29 Overall Masters was Laura Friga with a time of 26:27.98. 12 & Under Male: 1stRyan Friga 26:22.50; 2ndBryce Friga 31:12.80. 12 & Under Female: 1st-Bethany Waggoner 26:38.93 and 2ndAllison Woolsey of Mtn. View 26:51.40. 13-15 Male: 1stJacob McCrackin 18:37.00; 2nd-Ben Stasney 18:48.12; 3rd-Jessie Crowl 18:57.22; 4th-Kenny Briscoe 21:38.45; 5th-Jonathan Koch 22:43.80; 6th-Dorian Clinton 22:47.69; 7th-Cole Chafin 23:38.84 and 8th-Matthew Bridges 23:39.15. 16-19 Male: 1st-Cory Chafin
19:05.55; 2nd-Allen Koch 20:18.17; 3rd-Derek Smith 22:46.15; 4th-Scooter Rickard 26:49.15 and 5th-James Briscoe 27:20.99. 20-29 Male: 1stJordan Capeder 22:13.91. 2029 Female: 1st-Megan James 26:39.85. 30-39 Male: 1st-Eric Tripp of Mtn. View 19:10.55; 2nd-Chris Cochran 24:13.80; 3rd-Inocencio Leija 24:27.18; 4th-Marty Spence 26:54.57 and 5th-Matt Pigg 28:21.93. 40-49 Male: 1st-John Bailey 28:35.02. 40-49 Female: 1stShelly Rickard 29:45.19 and 2nd-Julia Leija 50:13.30. 60 & Over Male: 1st-Larry Spence 50:25.94. 60 & Over Female: 1st-Linda Spence 50:26.80.
MDC, MoDOT invite schools to fight litter through annual 'No MOre Trash!' contest The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) invite Missouri public, private, and home-school students in grades K-8 to help fight litter in the ShowMe State -- and to have creative and educational fun -- by participating in the 2015 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trashcan-decorating contest. The annual trash-can contest encourages school classes and groups to join in the fight against litter by decorating and displaying a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a litter-prevention message using a variety of creative media. The annual contest is sponsored by MDC and MoDOT as part of the state’s “No MOre Trash!”
(NMT) statewide litter campaign. This partnership between MDC and MoDOT, along with thousands of volunteers, is working to prevent and reduce litter in Missouri through education, prevention, and cleanup activities. Schools may submit one entry in each competition category: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Entries are judged based on creativity, adherence to contest rules, and effective use of theme and logo. First-place winners from each competition category receive $200 awarded to the sponsoring schools. All first-place winners are then eligible for a grand prize of a trophy and $600 awarded to the sponsoring school. There is no entry fee for the contest. Participating school groups must submit a completed entry form online
with up to three photos to nomoretrash.org by Friday, March 13. Contest rules, entry forms, logo, past contest entries and winners, and educational information can also be found at nomoretrash.org. There were 29 entries from Missouri elementary, middle, and home schools involving more than 360 students who helped fight litter by participating in the annual contest. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American generates 4.3 pounds of solid waste per day. Based on this average and the state’s population of approximately six million people, Missouri accounts for more than 25 million pounds of garbage in one day – more than nine billion pounds of trash per year.
No MOre Trash - Ozarks Christian Academy in West Plains won last year’s contest for the 3-5-Grade Category and Grand Prize for its “Get a Heart… Recycle! Tin Man” entry created by 11 grammar school students of teachers Angela Littlejohn and Denise Estes. According to their entry, the school’s spring play was The Wizard of Oz and the students decided to keep with that theme and do a Tin Man trashcan. Since the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz is longing for a heart, they decided ‘Get a Heart...Recycle!’ was a perfect logo for their Trash Can Tin Man. (Photo provided to the Standard)
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
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Mercy St. Francis revives 'Biggest Loser' challenge for 2015 Shared Housing Can Help Seniors in Many Ways Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about senior home-sharing programs? Since my father passed away last year, my mom, who’s 70, is interested in renting out a room in her house for some extra income and for the companionship. Is this a wise idea? Housemate Hunting Dear Hunting, It could be a great idea if your mom has the space and can find the right housemate/renter. Shared housing among older adults has gotten a lot of attention lately as more and more people are recognizing that they can use their home to get help with a variety of needs, such as generating income, getting help with household chores, and even finding some much needed companionship. But home sharing isn’t for everyone. Your mom needs to carefully consider the pros and cons of renting out a room in her house, and make a list of what she wants (and doesn’t want) in a housemate/renter. To help her sort this out, the National Shared Housing Resource Center offers a 16-page “Consumers Guide to Home Sharing” that provides a self-questionnaire to those considering renting their home, along with a list of renter’s questions and important points to discuss, and a sample home-sharing lease agreement that lays out the details in writing. This guide costs $10 and can be ordered at nationalsharedhousing.org. Finding a Renter After going through the guide, if your mom wants to proceed in finding a renter, a good first step is to contact a home-sharing program in her area that matches adults who are looking for shared housing with older adults who are looking to rent. These programs handle background checks and other screenings, and consider lifestyle criteria when making matches. They can also help her with the leasing agreement that the renter would sign that covers issues like smoking, pets, chores, overnight guests, use of common rooms, etc. Most home-sharing programs are free to use or request a small donation. Others, however, may charge the homeowner and potential renter a fee for this service. There are dozens of home-sharing programs throughout the U.S. You can find a list of at the National Shared Housing Resource Center website at nationalsharedhousing.org. If you don’t find a program that serves your area, you can also search for housemates through national resources like Let’s Share Housing (letssharehousing.com), the Golden Girls Network (goldengirlsnetwork.com) and Roommates 4 Boomers (roommates4boomers.com). All of these programs offer national Web-based matching programs and charge membership fees that run anywhere between $30 and $39. If you don’t have any luck with the home-sharing programs, put a call in to your Area Agency on Aging (call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 for contact information) who may be able to offer assistance or refer you to local agencies or nonprofit organizations that offer shared housing help. You can also check with the local senior or community center, church or temple that your mom attends to see if you can post an ad on their bulletin board or in their newsletter. Or, you can advertise in your local newspaper or online at roommates.com or craigslist.org. If your mom finds someone on her own that she’s interested in renting to, ask the prospective renter to fill out a “rental application” (see rentalleaseagreement.org to download and print one for free) and run a full tenant background check, and then call their references. Background checks can be ordered online through companies like starpointtenantscreening.com and screeningworks.com for a small fee. 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.
Twelve-week contest benefits local food bank Resolutions are easy to break, but not if you have a team holding you accountable. Just in time for the New Year, Mercy St. Francis Hospital is bringing back its successful “Biggest Loser” challenge. Teams and participants are encouraged to sign up now for the 12-week contest, which kicks off with a weigh-in on Jan. 6, 2015. It will be followed by a series of fun events to get the community in better shape through March 31. “If you’ve seen the hit TV show, you know the drill,” said nursing administrative assistant Carol Schmidt, who is organizing the challenge. “Teams will weigh in frequently and be rewarded based on attendance and weight loss.” Last year, 57 people accepted the challenge, losing a combined 867 pounds – nearly a half-ton of weight. The Mountain View Food Bank received more than $400 in donations; this year, 25 percent of entry fees will be donated to the food bank’s backpack program. “Nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight and one-third is
considered obese,” Schmidt added. “People who are overweight likely suffer from chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes – and they have higher health care costs. We want to change this pattern, not only among co-workers, but in the community as well.” Registration costs $20 and requires a signed waiver and photo. All weigh-ins will take place at Mercy St. Francis Hospital at 100 W. Highway 60 in Mountain View. The first will be Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The final weigh-in is Tuesday, March 31; winners will be announced by Friday, April 3. Mercy will provide cholesterol and diabetes tests on the first and last weigh-ins for contestants who would like to track their progress; testing requires fasting. Contest rules and a schedule of events are available at http://bit.ly/ BiggestLoserMtnView. Those planning to form a team are encouraged to give Carol Schmidt a call by Dec. 31. She can be reached at (417) 934-7097.
Target Stroke event to feature fun for all ages Fun, food, games and prizes will be part of the Target Stroke event for families on Jan. 10, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South Howell County Ambulance, located at 1951 E State Road K in West Plains. The event, which is free and open to all ages, will include fun for the entire family and information on stroke that is important for people of all ages to know. Target Stroke is hosted by South Howell County Ambulance and Ozarks Medical Center. In addition to games and food, there will be Air Evac helicopter, ambulance, police car and fire truck tours. There will also be free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar and overall health risk analysis, exercise demonstrations, and members of the OMC Stroke Team will be available to answer questions and provide information. "When it comes to stroke, seeking quick treatment is essential to a good outcome," said Dr. Clara Applegate, OMC Neurologist. "From
the time the stroke begins, we have a limited window to deliver tPA, the clot-fighting drug that is the only treatment for stroke. The faster tPA is delivered, the better the outcomes for patients and the greater chance they have of healing from the effects of the stroke. That's why it is so important for people of all ages, including children, to know the signs of stroke so that they can seek help quickly if someone they know begins exhibiting those symptoms." The signs of stroke are face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 911, which can be remembered by the acronym FAST (face, arm, speech, time). Dr. Applegate said the treatment of stroke is a team effort and they requires many people and specialties, who are coming together to support education at the Target Stroke event. The team includes emergency responders, radiology, lab, stroke team physicians, Neurosciences Center, Emergency Department, nursing, Rehabilitation Services and the community. "This group effort begins with a 911 call and last all the way through the patient's rehabilitation from stroke," she said. "We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team of individuals who work together and this is the reason why our stroke treatment times are much better than the national average." The national standard is to deliver tPA within 60 minutes of arrival at the hospital. At Ozarks Medical Center the current average for 2014 is 39 minutes from arrival, with 44 patients treated so far this year. To date, the Stroke Team at OMC has been activated 135 times in 2014. Dr. Applegate said not all patients needed or were eligible for tPA. However, it is important that the trained stroke team and physicians make this determination. "The key is for the patient and their loved ones to recognize the symptoms of stroke so that they can get to treatment quickly," Dr. Applegate said. "We hope the community will join us for this fun, family event that will equip you with the knowledge to potentially save someone's life." For more information on stroke or Target Stroke, contact the OMC Neurosciences Center at 417257-6777.
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Ross and Julie Hart, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Grant Arthur Hart, born at 7:47 a.m. Dec. 1 at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. His siblings are Libby, 3, and Jenna, 1. Grandparents are Larry and Danna Ferguson, Madison, Indiana, and Charlie and Joyce Hart, West Plains. Harry and Cassandra Shields, Alton, are the parents of a baby boy, Logan Charles Shields, born at 7:40 a.m. Dec. 2 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. His sibling is Lilly. Grandparents are Nathan and Billie Sisco and Eddie and Jan Shields, all of Alton. Jonah Hobbs and Jessica Bailey, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Harvey Edward James Hobbs, born at 5:44 p.m. Dec. 2 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 1/2 ounce and was 19 1/2 inches long. His siblings are Izabella and Neytiri. Grandparents are Deneen Dugan, West Plains; Burton Bailey, West Plains; Sterling Hobbs, Caulfield and Rhonda Hobbs, Caulfield. Sabrina Prince, West Plains, is the mother of a baby girl, Sadie Marie Prince, born at 6:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at OMC. She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces (no length given). Her sibling is Skyy, 1. Grandparents are Jeff and Racheal Prince, Koshkonong. John and Lacey Brotherton, Pomona, are the parents of a baby boy, Brian Luke Brotherton, born at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 3 at OMC. He weighed 4 pounds, 11 ounces and was 16 1/2 inches long. His siblings are John and Nicole. Grandparents are John and Sherry Brotherton, Pomona; Jerry and Janice Moss, West Plains; and the late Danny Gunter. Isaac and Melissa Pruett, Mountain View, are the parents of a baby girl, Alice Raine Pruett, born on Dec. 4 at OMC (no time given). She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her siblings are Kollay, 2; Brice, 10; and Justice, 15. Grandparents are Sandy Moore, Ed Moore, Susan Pruett and Joe Pruett, all of Mountain View. Chasity Rodriguez, West Plains, is the mother of a baby girl (no name given), born at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Her sibling is Carlos, 2. Grandparent is Mary Reynolds, West Plains. Brent and Heather Grandstaff, Birch Tree, are the parents of a baby boy, Cade Matthew Grandstaff, born at 8:09 a.m. Dec. 5 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. His siblings are Kyra, 16, and Reagann, 9. Grandparents are Greg and Brenda Richardson, Winona, and Leroy and Kay Grandstaff, Birch Tree. Tony and Belinda Roy, Alton, are the parents of a baby girl, Sara Marie Diane Roy, born at 8:22 p.m. Dec. 5 at OMC. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 1/2 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. Her siblings are Dylan, 9; Kimberly, 8; Mackenzie, 5; and Dana 2 1/2. Grandparents are Glen and Betty Roy, Alton; Raymond Dunkin, Alton; and the late Lela Dunkin.
Local girl graduates from LPN school
Mtn. View resident Baliey Strosnider graduated from LPN School from the South Central Career Center. The ceremony was held at the West Plains Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 18. Strosnider is a 2013 graduate of Liberty High School.
Tigers show improvement in loss to Illinois, face Oklahoma Sate in KC next by Benjamin Herrold Sports Columnist For 39 minutes and 59 seconds of game time, Missouri and Illinois battled to a draw in the annual Braggin’ Rights game in St. Louis. But in that final second, Illini senior Rayvonte Rice’s high-arcing three pointer beat the buzzer and the Tigers, 62-59, giving Illinois back-to-back wins in the series after Missouri had won four straight. Missouri (5-6) defended the play well, with two players challenging the shot. It was just a sublime play by a senior in a rivalry game. Rice scored 19 points. It was a gut-punching way to lose, but it was probably the Tigers’ best performance of the season. Missouri has several young players who showed their potential in the game. Of the six Tigers who played the most minutes on Saturday, five were freshmen and sophomores. Leading the way was Johnathan Williams III, a sophomore forward from Memphis who had 15 points and eight rebounds. Williams was one of the defenders challenging Rice’s shot, and he is showing his ability to get to the rim in the half court offense, a crucial skill for a team that still struggles to score. D’Angelo Allen and Jakeenan Gant seem to be getting more playing time at forward as Ryan Rosburg and Keanu Post are getting less, which gives the Tigers an even younger look. Playing before the biggest crowd of their young season, these Tigers hung with Illinois (9-3) all game long. Missouri
only made 6 of 21 threepointers (28.6 percent) and turned the ball over 14 times, but they stayed in the game and nearly won it by showing resilience. They kept playing hard and finding ways to score. Missouri will need that mental toughness this year. While the Tigers show a lot of potential, they are not a great team now, and they are going to lose their share of games this year. They might even get blown out in some games. On Saturday, fearsome Kentucky led UCLA 41-7 at halftime. Missouri plays Kentucky twice this season. But the Tigers have to keep focused. This needs to be a productive season building to better days next season and the season after. Missouri’s next chance to make progress comes against Oklahoma State on Dec. 30 in Kansas City (8 p.m. on ESPN2). Oklahoma State (9-2) is like a lot of teams in the nonconference part of the season, with a variety of results making it tough to know how good of a team it is. The Cowboys lost by 26 at South Carolina, but then won by 18 at Memphis in their next game. Le’Bryan Nash, an extremely athletic senior, leads OSU in scoring and rebounding. Tiger fans may remember Nash scored 27 points as a freshman in an upset of then-No. 2 Missouri in Stillwater. It should be a fun game, facing a former conference opponent in Kansas City, the site of all those Big Eight and Big 12 championships through the years.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Ranger Bill to retire from the National Park Service Ranger Bill O’Donnell will be retiring at the end of December after thirty years in the National Park Service, twenty-one of them at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Known to children across the Ozarks simply as “Ranger Bill,” he worked with schools throughout the region providing educational programs, field trips and cave tours as the park’s Resource Education Specialist. He was also the supervisor at Alley Spring, Big Spring and Round Spring at various times. Several times over the past two decades he’s been called upon to serve the park as Chief of Interpretation. Regardless of the title, he says working in the local schools was the best part. “Working with children has been the most rewarding part of this job” O’Donnell said, “ if I have in any small
way inspired a single young person to have a greater respect, appreciation and love of nature, then I’ve accomplished something with my life.” He began his career as a park naturalist at Mohican Sate Park in Ohio before joining the National Park Service in 1985. Before coming to Ozark Riverways, he had worked as an Interpretive Ranger at Shenandoah, Everglades, Yellowstone and Cuyahoga Valley National Parks as well as at Canaveral National Seashore, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the C & O Canal National Historic Park. At Everglades and at Ozark he was a District Interpretive Ranger, supervising a staff of other interpretive rangers. “At the end of my career, I hope I have set a good example
Riverways Reflections
Superintendent Bill Black I must admit to having mixed feelings as I write my last “Riverways Reflections” column as the superintendent of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. As some of you may have already heard, I am retiring at the end of December. I have tremendously enjoyed my experience here in the Ozarks and can’t think of a better place to finish up what has been an amazing career with the National Park Service (NPS). I am hopeful that my influence here has been positive and am very optimistic that as we finish the first 50 years of Ozark National Scenic Riverways we are off to an excellent start to seeing our park recognized nationally for the jewel it is. There are so many exciting things beginning to happen here, and that makes my departure bittersweet. An acting superintendent will be detailed to the Riverways while a new permanent superintendent is selected. The temporary superintendent will likely arrive near midJanuary. We have also recently received notice that the new Midwest Regional Director has been selected and is expected to arrive in the spring. Cam Sholly is currently the Associate Director of Visitor and Resource Protection for the NPS. He has a diverse background in park management and proven leadership skills that will benefit the region and the Riverways. I have expressed a desire for him to visit the park soon after the new superintendent arrives so that he can gain a personal understanding of the unique resources and challenges facing the park. I encourage everyone to welcome these folks to the Riverways. I also want to recognize several other park employees who are retiring at the end of December. “Ranger Bill” O’Donnell has been at Ozark Riverways for over 21 years, and has contributed greatly to the interpretive and educational programming offered at the park. Faye Walmsley has served as the park’s energetic Chief of Interpretation for the past four years, and spent 29 years working for the NPS throughout the U.S. Richard Shockley has been part of the Riverways’ staff for fourteen years and helped maintain the roads and trails throughout the park that are used by our visitors every day. Each of these employees has been a valuable member of the staff and will be sorely missed. We appreciate their efforts and personal sacrifice for the NPS mission, and wish them the best as they enter this new stage of their lives. The new General Management Plan for the Riverways has been released to the public. You can view the plan online at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/ozarkgmp. It was extremely important to me that we honor our commitment to release the plan in 2014. In order to do so, we published it online before we had copies available to distribute. We should have CDs available by the end of the month for anyone who would prefer to view it that way. A limited number of printed copies will be distributed to elected officials, agencies, and libraries, as well. Please contact the park if you’d like us to mail you a CD. I feel that the final GMP shows the NPS carefully considered the public feedback we received earlier in the year and that we have identified a balanced approach for protecting and enjoying these wonderful resources. It is unlikely that you will see immediate changes within the park due to the GMP. We will need to complete some additional planning and rule-making over the next couple of years, before we start to implement the proposals. I’m happy to report that there is a good possibility the National Park Service will receive additional funds this year, based on the recently passed omnibus budget for FY2015. These funds are targeted for hiring temporary employees in recognition of the upcoming centennial anniversary of the NPS. We hope that Ozark Riverways will receive funding so that we can provide additional services to the public, over what we’ve been able to offer for the past several years. In closing, I’d like to express my deepest appreciation to the NPS employees, park concessioners, park stakeholders, elected officials, and just a lot of great individuals for sharing your passion for Ozark National Scenic Riverways with me. Everyone truly shares the common desire for this to be the best national park that it can be. I am grateful to the news media for helping me to share our message with the public – I have appreciated your support when you offered it and have understood when you couldn’t. I will be continuing to follow the progress of the park with great interest, and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Best wishes! Be safe and enjoy your Ozark National Scenic Riverways!
of professionalism and public service for my staff. I consider myself honored to have supervised, coached and mentored nearly 125 exceptional rangers at the beginnings of their careers. They are the future of the Park Service and I hope I have helped them along their way.” O’Donnell received several awards in his career, but the one that means the most to him is an award for helping save the life of a young girl injured in a traffic accident on Route 60 where the vehicle was upside down and on fire. Other adventures have included helping to rescue an injured manatee at Everglades, helping people in Gulfport, Alabama after Hurricane Katrina, riding in a helicopter that was part of the first President Bush’s security while he was fishing at Everglades, fighting forest fires at Shenandoah and even being chased by both bears and alligators at different times. His accomplishments at Ozark include his role in the establishment of the Akers and Pulltite Visitor Centers, Junior Ranger Day, the park’s Junior Ranger Program and managing the park’s successful social media outlets and website. He designed and wrote most of the brochures and wayside exhibits found around the park. In retirement he hopes to volunteer at other parks around the country, become more active in the Shannon County First Responders where he’ll serve as Training Coordinator, volunteer with the Ozark Riverways Foundation, do some
MDC, MO 4-H partnering on MDC shooting range user survey Jan. 1-Dec. 31 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Missouri 4-H Foundation to get public input on services and usage of many of MDC’s unstaffed shooting ranges across the state. The partnership involves a year-long survey where 4-H staff will ask MDC shooting range users to participate in a brief exit survey about their experiences using the ranges. Surveys will be conducted at approximately 40 MDC unstaffed shooting ranges from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2015. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary. Missouri is a national leader in providing free, publiclyowned shooting ranges with MDC maintaining 70 unstaffed and five staffed shooting ranges around the state. MDC partnered with Missouri 4-H for the survey because of their mutual interest and long-standing involvement in promoting shooting sports across the state. Celebrating 64 years of service to 4-H youth, the Missouri 4-H Foundation secures and manages funds for the MU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program, provides higher education scholarships, and recognizes 4-H volunteers. MU Extension 4-H is a community of 276,921 youths from across Missouri learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Missouri has a rich history of hunting and shooting sports, including being a national leader in public shooting range development. For more information about MDC shooting ranges, including locations, hours, and driving directions, visit mdc.mo.gov/ node/6209.
travelling with his wife Julie and son Paul, as well as work on his gardening, beekeeping, photography, and maybe write a book. He hopes to keep in touch with his many friends among the staff of Ozark Riverways by volunteering to do park programs for children, but, he says “no more paperwork!” Ranger Bill will be hanging up his Park Ranger hat and taking down the flag for the last time on December 18. A retirement celebration that included his family, community members, and co-workers from the past and present was held in his honor on December 16. For more information, visit the park’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/ozar, or phone (573) 323-4236.
Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 12/16/2014 Receipts: 1691 Last week: 2729 Year Ago: 5935 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers traded 15.00-20.00 lower with spots 30.00 or more lower. Feeders were feeling the pressure this week as the feeder futures closed down the limit for four consecutive business days. Demand was surprisingly good on a light supply as buyers picked through the offering for their particular needs. The supply consisted of 51 percent steers, 12 percent bulls and 37 percent heifers with over 27 percent of the offering exceeding 600 lbs. As we finish up the last feeder sale of the year for the Ozark Regional Stockyard, 2014 saw 47 feeder sales averaging 3188 head for a total of 149,843 head sold. This is about a 1 percent increase over 2013, when 148,444 feeders crossed the scale. The only consolation for today's market is looking back a year ago and seeing today's 4, 5, and 6 weight steers and heifers 73.0092.00 higher. On behalf of the staff of the MDA/Market News Service, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. *** Ozark Regional Stockyard will be closed until Friday, Jan 2 **** Special Pre-Vac Feeder Sale, Friday, January 2 Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 327.50-335.00; 300-350 lbs 327.50-345.00; 350-400 lbs 308.00-330.00; 400-500 lbs 292.50-305.00, pkg 4 hd 459 lbs fancy 322.50; 500-600 lbs 248.00-267.50; 600-700 lbs 228.00-255.00; Few 701 lbs 222.50, pkg 3 hd 720 lbs unweaned calves 195.00. Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 285.00-305.00; 300-350 lbs 285.00-315.00; 350-400 lbs 275.00-300.00; 400-450 lbs 260.00-290.00; 450-500 lbs 255.00-280.00; 500-600 lbs 225.00-257.50; 600-700 lbs 208.00-237.50; 700-800 lbs 190.00-212.00; 850-900 lbs 185.00-197.00; 900-950 lbs 180.00-196.00. Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 235.00-260.00; 400-500 lbs 217.50-240.00; 500-600 lbs 200.00-227.50;600-700 lbs 179.00-205.00; 700-800 lbs 177.50-192.50. Large 1-2 550-600 lbs 220.00-240.00. Feeder Holstein Steers:
Large 3 600-650 lbs 167.50. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 300.00-310.00; 300-350 lbs 290.00-310.00; 350-400 lbs 275.00-285.00; 400-500 lbs 250.00-275.00; 500-550 lbs 240.00-257.50; 550600 lbs 210.00-225.00; Pkg 8 hd 672 lbs replacement heifers 240.00; 700-800 lbs 205.00-217.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 245.00-275.00; 400-500 lbs 230.00-255.00; 500-550 lbs 212.50-240.00; 550-600 lbs 187.50-212.50; 600-700 lbs 189.00-211.00; 700-800 lbs 180.00-195.00; 850-900 lbs 168.00-179.00; 900-950 lbs 170.00-180.00. Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 235.00-250.00; 400-500 lbs 205.00-230.00; 500-550 lbs 200.00-205.00;600-700 lbs 170.00-185.00; 700-750 lbs 170.00-172.50. Large 1-2 300-350 lbs 250.00-265.00; Pkg 6 hd 411 lbs 245.00; 550-600 lbs 192.50-200.00; 600-650 lbs 175.00-187.50. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 270.00-285.00; 400-450 lbs 285.00-300.00; 450-500 lbs 255.00-280.00; 500-600 lbs 235.00-245.00. Medium and Large 1-2 Few 320 lbs 295.00; 350-400 lbs 240.00-270.00; 400-450 lbs 260.00-275.00; 450-500 lbs 220.00-240.00; 500-600 lbs 215.00-230.00; 600-650 lbs 195.00-220.00; 750-800 lbs 173.00-180.00;800-900 lbs 163.00-168.00; Pkg 7 hd 1014 lbs 130.00. Cow and Bull Auction Report for 12/17/2014 Receipts: 894 Last Week: 706 Year Ago: 1105 Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady. Demandwas good on a moderate supply which consisted of 41 percent slaughter cows, 26 percent bred cows, 8 percent cow/calf pairs, 6 percent slaughter bulls, 6 percent stocker/feeder cows and 12 percent calves. This concludes the year for the Ozark Regional Stockyard. For the Wednesday regular Cow and Bull Auction, 2014 saw a 15 percent increase in total volume over 2013. In 2014 ORS held 51 Cow and Bull Auctions which averaged 808 head per sale, for a total volume of 41,195 head. This was 5,454 head more than the 2013 total sales of 35,741. Combining this with the 2014 feeder auction total of 149,843 head, brings the total volume at the Ozark
Regional Stockyard for 2014 to 191,038 head, making it one of the largest in the state and in the top 10 in the nation. The next sell at the Ozark Regional Stockyard will be a Special Pre-Vac Feeder Sell on Friday, January 2nd. The next Cow and Bull auction will be Wednesday, January 7, 2015. On behalf of the MDA/Market News Service I would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 105.00115.00 116.00-123.50 96.00-105.00 Boning 80-85 104.00115.00 115.00-127.00 94.00-104.00 Lean 85-90 101.00110.00 110.00-119.00 85.00-101.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1055-2045 lbs average dressing 125.00135.00 per cwt, few high dressing 139.50-143.00, low dressing 100.00-123.00. Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 3-6 yr old 10501655 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 2000.00-2600.00 per head; 7 yrs to short-solid 950-1570 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1700.00-2050.00 per head. Large 1-2 5 yr to short-solid mouth in 2nd to 3rd stage 1750.00-1900.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 3-7 yr old 785-1255 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1500.00-1925.00 per head; Short-solid to broken mouth 720-1245 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1200.00-1600.00 per head. Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 12 to 18 months old 817-1020 lb heifers 157.50-190.00 per cwt; 2-3 yr old 785-1170 lb heifers 120.00-155.00 per cwt; 4-6 yr old700-1525 lb cows 110.00-177.50 per cwt. Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yr old 1050-1290 lb cowswith 100-300 lb calves 2300.002800.00 per pair, few 3-n-1 deals with 3-7 yr old 13001600 lb cows in 1st or 2nd stage with 150-225 lb calves 2900.00-3150.00 per pair. Short-solid to broken mouth 1050-1350 lb cows with 100-250 lb calves 1900.002500.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 3 yr to shortsolid mouth 775-1150 lb cows with 100-200 lb calves 1400.00-1950.00 per pair.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
general nature of which is a Petition for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator. The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption above and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is Raymond E. Williams, 213 E. Main Street, West Plains, Missouri 65775. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise apear and defend aforesaid Petition within forty-five (45) days after the date of the first publication shown below, to wit: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 then a judgment by default will be rendered against you. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 17 day of December 2014. Cindy Weeks, Circuit Clerk, By Shanna Earls, Deputy Clerk To be published in the Mountain View Standard News December 24, 2014; December 31, 2014; January 7, 2015 and January 14, 2015. 12-24-14-4t-acct
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County, Missouri, Juvenile Division, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption. The names of all parties are withheld and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioners is Raymond E. Williams, 213 E. Main Street, West Plains, Missouri 65775. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unless you file an answer or other pleading you shall otherwise appear and defend the aforesaid Petition within forty-five (45) days after the date of the first publication shown below, to wit: December 24, 2014 then a judgment by default will be rendered against you. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 15th day of December 2014. Ronda Hall, Circuit Clerk By Rosemary Romans, Deputy Clerk To be published in the Mountain View Standard News December 24, 2014; December 31, 2014; January 7, 2015 and January 14, 2015. 12-24-14-4t-acct
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OR OREGON COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In Re the Adoption of: L.C.C., Minor, Case No. 14AM-JU00011
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while Missouri Department of Transportation crews cut brush and trim trees. This section of road is located from US 60 to the end of state maintenance Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Dec. 26 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-2756636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.
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