Standard news issue 10 22 2014

NOAA

Daffodil Days At Mtn. View Elementary See Page 11

Winter Weather outlook Below average temperatures are favored in parts of the south-central and southeastern United States, while above-average temperatures are most likely in the western U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and New England, according to the U.S. Winter Outlook, issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.

While drought may improve in some portions of the U.S. this winter, California's record-setting drought will likely persist or intensify in large parts of the state. Nearly 60 percent of California is suffering from exceptional drought – the worst category – with 2013 being the driest year on record. Also, 2012 and 2013 rank in the top 10 of California’s warmest years on record, and 2014 is shaping up to be California’s warmest year on record.

Winter is the wet season in California, so mountainous snowfall will prove crucial for drought recovery.

Drought is expected to improve in California’s southern and northwestern regions, but improvement is not expected until December or January.

See NOAA on Page 11

Mtn. View

Mercy St. Francis Halloween Hustle Oct. 25 You see a lot of orange and black leading up to Halloween, but fall is about to be even more colorful in Mtn. View.

On Saturday, Oct. 25, Mercy St. Francis Hospital will host its first Halloween Hustle/5K Run/Walk at the Mountain View Football Field. It’s located just south of the Mountain View Public Library at 125 Oak St. Instead of spooky attire, organizers are taking a page from The Color Run’s playbook. “We’ll have color packets and Halloween Hustle t-shirts available for purchase at the event,” said organizer Laurie Strosnider, Human Resources Assistant with Mercy St. Francis Hospital.

All proceeds will go to the Mountain View Good Samaritan Clinic, which has provided much-needed medical and dental services to the uninsured for more than a decade. “The clinic serves patients in counties throughout Missouri regardless of income,” Strosnider added.

“Not only is the Halloween Hustle benefitting a great cause, it’s also promoting community health.”

The 5k run/walk starts at 9 a.m. with same-day registration at the site from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Visit http://bit.ly/HHustle2014 to register; adults are $30 and children are $20. T-shirts and color packet quantities will be limited.

For more information, call Strosnider at (417) 934-7000.

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Obituaries Vivian Hartman Monte D. Hargrave Phone: 417-934-2025 Fax: 417-934-1591 Email: office@mvstandard.com Copyright 2014 Mountain View Standard News, LLC

Lady Eagles SCA Champs See Page 2

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Willow Springs

Mtn. View-Birch Tree

Arrest made in death of toddler Board approves

A Willow Springs man has been arrested and charged in the death of a two-year-old.

Jamie D. Curnutt, 32 of Willow Springs has been charged with murderJamie D. Curnutt 1st degree; abuse of a child; endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree and probation/parole violation.

According to reports on

file at the Howell County Courthouse, the Willow Springs Police Department along with EMT were dispatched to a residence located at 308 Pine Grove Road in Willow Springs on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 shortly before noon. An unresponsive two-year-old was at the residence. The child was reported to have obvious head injuries and was unresponsive. Willow Springs Police Chief - Dan Dunn, who arrived at scene, shared that responders began CPR on the child

immediately upon arrival. He shared that there were two adults along with two other juvenile children, age 6 and an infant, at the home at the time officers and emergency responders arrived.

The toddler was transported to Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains and later life flighted to Mery Hospital in Springfield where he died later in the evening.

The toddler's injuries consisted of severe head injuries, a lacerated liver and numerous bruises.

According to reports on file,

the injuries were described by several doctors and other medical staff at Ozarks Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Springfield as being consistent with child abuse.

Dunn shared about the ongoing investigation into the incident, "Once we learned of the death, our investigation immediately turned criminal," Dunn attended the autopsy on Saturday where preliminary results indicated 'blunt force See Murder on Page 5

Liberty Eagle Sports

Record setting day as Liberty crushes Houston

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

Jansen Acklin needed just one half to set a school record for number of catches in a game with 17, including four of those for touchdowns, as the Eagles made new additions to the record book, passed the ball for over 300 yards and steamrolled the Houston Tigers 55-6 in the final regular season game of the year. This Friday, they get to try and do it all over again at home against the same team.

While the victory improved Liberty’s record to 8-1 and made them cochampions of the South Central Association along with Mountain Grove and Ava, the game also played into the final calculations for District seeding. Adding the 0-9 record of Houston to Liberty’s “strength of schedule” calculations, along with the overtime loss to Ava earlier in the season, a close victory against Thayer, and other small factors, the Liberty Eagles fell to the second seed for Districts by the slimmest

of margins. The first seed went to Strafford with 49.11 points, while Liberty took the second seed with 48.99 points.

The result gives Houston a rematch with the Eagles at Mountain View this Friday, while Strafford will play at home against Pleasant Hope.

Should Liberty defeat the Tigers again, the Eagles will face the winner of Fair Grove and Ash Grove. If Liberty and Strafford eventually play for the championship, that game will take place at Strafford.

Whether the Houston

Tigers actually want a rematch with Liberty is a different matter. They might try praying for inclement weather to slow down the Eagles passing attack because last Friday, Liberty was almost unstoppable.

“Houston was content that we were not going to run the football on them,” explained Eagles Head Coach Darin Acklin on Monday, “They put seven and eight guys in the box and blitzed every down. With Houston playing us man-to-man on our See Football on Page 5

Gov. Jay Nixon

Public Health Laboratory, located in Jefferson City, will now be able to provide presumptive testing of Ebola samples prior to confirmation testing at the CDC in Atlanta.

“We stand ready to respond to suspected cases of Ebola should one ever occur in Missouri. This designation will give us the ability to quickly assist health professionals by

Missouri Congressman Jason Smith: Protecting your privacy These days we not only need to protect our privacy from online hackers but from the federal government. The bulk data collection done by the National Security Agency unmasked earlier this year poses a threat to our civil liberties.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month reminds us that the government needs to honor our constitutional right to privacy. It also reminds us that there are bad actors in the online world, and we need to take necessary precautions to protect our privacy.

I have worked to limit the amount of bulk data the federal government can collect on American citizens and to require the government to destroy any information that it collected unlawfully.

In a report released last week, the National Security Administration said that they "could inadvertently collect data that is not related to the target" of a national security investigation. This potentially puts innocent Americans’ personal information at the mercy of

by Laura Wagner

Mountain View Standard News laura@mvstandard.com

Local bus drivers for the Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District voted to receive a raise in exchange for their insurance benefits.

The vote from the school bus drivers was approved during Tuesday night's board meeting.

"To be eligible for insurance, school bus drivers have to work a minimum of 20 hours.

However, the 20 hours on a 174 day calendar triggers the district's retirement," explained Superintendent Jerry D. Nicholson. "That put them over the 660 mark for the year, so Sally had to start holding retirement out of their checks. They didn't like that and they approached me about it," continued Nicholson on why the school bus drivers felt the need for the vote. "It's the law, it's required that we hold it out once they hit that 660 mark.

I was asked if it was possible to exchange insurance for a raise."

The board deliberated on See Board on Page 11

Ebola Outbreak: Missouri ready to respond Gov. Jay Nixon and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Gail Vasterling announced that the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory has been designated as an Ebola Virus Disease testing laboratory as part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Laboratory Response Network. The Missouri State

raise for bus drivers

shadowy bureaucrats. The House of Representatives passed the USA FREEDOM Act to protect our civil liberties five months ago, but like 387 other bills, it remains stuck in the Senate.

On the bright side, there are some simple steps you can take during National Cyber Security Awareness Month to protect yourself from cybercrimes including fraud and identity theft.

Start by strengthening your passwords. Just add characters in the place of letters to make your passwords more difficult to guess. Experts recommend that you use different passwords on different websites, and place password protection on your mobile devices like iPhones and iPads. Regularly update your computer software, so that the updates can fix bugs that make your computer susceptible to intrusion. Finally, think before you click. One of the most successful ways hackers obtain your personal information is through links advertising claims too good to be true.

Working together we can increase cyber protections in Washington and at home.

performing the presumptive test here in Missouri,” Gov. Nixon said. “Missouri’s public health workers, health care providers and first responders have been training and preparing for potential Ebola cases and this will strengthen their ability to protect the health and well-being of Missourians.”

“Assisting with the testing of specimens is part of the important work we do with federal and local public health partners to identify diseases and protect the public health,” said Missouri Department of Health and

Senior Services Director Gail Vasterling. “Receiving this designation means we can help test and respond to any suspected Ebola cases in a timely and accurate manner.”

Earlier this month, the Governor directed DHSS to seek the designation in order to enhance the state’s ability to quickly confirm or rule out potential cases of Ebola, should such a case occur in Missouri. Because of the designation as an Ebola testing laboratory, the See Ebola on Page 5

Mtn. View

Youth center receives donation from CCW

Donation - The Mtn. View Family Youth Center received a $1,000 donation from the Council of Catholic Women at St. John Vianey in Mtn. View. Dawn Stewart, director at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center stated that the money will go towards utility expenses and basic operation needs. Pictured above, CCW members Janet McMullen and Alice Hand, youth center director Dawn Stewart, CCW President Jeanne Roles and CCW member Ruth Smith. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

HOWELL CO.

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.

Brandon W. Stark, age 30 - Wanted for DWIalcoholpersistent offender.

His bond has been set at $10,0000.

Vincent W. Scott, age 25 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant on a class C felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle-1st degree. No bond.

Charles C. Carter, age 31 - Wanted for probation violatin warrant for dist/ del/manf/ produce or attempt to dist/del/manf/produce a controlled substance. No bond.

James M. Brockett, age 32 - Wanted for probation violation warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of domestic assault2nd degree. No bond.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Liberty Volleyball

Lady Eagles end season 32-3, SCA Champs What a year it has been for the Liberty Lady Eagles volleyball team. Win after win after win sealed the SCA Championship and the top seed for district play.

After Thursday night's win over the Summersville Lady Wildcats, the Lady Eagles ended their regular season with a record of 323.

"We have had a crazy season with injuries, but I feel like we are finally all 'almost' healed and back to our level we were to start the season," commented Head Coach Shari Tune.

"We are really trying to push ourselves to get better and to peak as a team at the right time. Our team is extremely balanced and deep, which is awesome, but it is very difficult as

a coach to find the best rotation with the best team chemistry."

The last home game was played on Thursday, Oct. 16 against the Summersville Lady Wildcats. The night was also Senior Night where Senior Abby Hockman, the team's only senior, was honored. "Abby is our only senior. She is your ideal player to coach. She is the sweetest, most hardworking

girl you could ask for. She loves the team and treats everyone like family. Her loudness, enthusiasm and just all around attitude and work ethic will be extremely missed. It's been a blessing to coach her," reflected Coach Tune. The final game of the regular season was a victory for the Lady Eagles as they overtook the Lady Wildcats in two sets 25-9 and 25-11.

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Abby Hockman,

Leading up to that game, the Lady Eagles travelled to Winona defeating them 25-22 and 30-28. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Mtn. Grove the Lady Eagles won in three sets 27-25, 23-25 and 2516. Thursday, Sept. 25 the Lady Eagles defeated the Willow Springs Lady Bears 25-18 and 25-19. For the Licking Tournament, the Lady Eagles played Salem first winning 25-9, 25-8,

next they loss to Willard in three sets 25-23, 18-25, 2125 finishing the tournament against Eminence winning 25-18, 26-24. On Monday, Oct. 6 the Lady Eagles played Licking where it took three sets to win 21-24, 25-18 and 25-12.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 against Ava the Lady Eagles won 25-14 and 25-13. On Thursday, Oct. 9 when the Lady Eagles faced the Cabool Lady Bulldogs winning in two sets 25-10, 25-

20. Jessi Stretch led with 10 kills; Kaitlin Raith had 10 digs and Johonna Walkup had 4 aces for the game. Travelling to Waynesville on Monday, Oct. 13 it took three sets to come out on top, but the Lady Eagles managed the win 28-26, 13-25 and 25-23. The last away game was at Houston on Tuesday, Oct. 14 which was a win 25-22 and 25-13.

The Lady Eagles will play in Cabool for the district championship. Seeded first, the Lady Eagles will receive a bye for the first round and will play at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21 against the winner of the Ava/ Willow Springs game. If the Lady Eagles win they will play for the championship at 7:30 p.m. that night. See next week's Standard News for the results of the Lady Eagles district play.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Upcoming Events 3-Person Chili Open There will be a 3-person scramble (18 hole tournament) on Saturday, Oct. 25 with tee-off time at 10 a.m. At the Mtn. View Golf Course. The cost is $120 per team (limited to 40 teams). Entry fee includes Mulligans and chili meal. There will be cash payouts on all flights on all places. Cash payout on best chili as voted on by judges and the biggest pot of chili.

Free entry into chili cookoff (all chili made is donated to chili dinner immediately following the round. To sign up call the clubhouse at 417-934-6959 or Jeremy at 417-331-9839.

Pumpkin Bash Oct. 31

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Weekly forecast for the Mountain View (65548) area Wednesday Oct. 22nd

Thursday Oct. 23rd

Friday Oct. 24th

Saturday Oct. 25th

Sunday Oct. 26th

Monday Oct. 27th

Tuesday Oct. 28th

High: 66 Low: 42

High: 64 Low: 47

High: 71 Low: 53

High: 78 Low: 53

High: 73 Low: 51

High: 70 Low: 47

High: 66 Low: 45

Looking Back Through the eyes of the Standard News

Pumpkin Bash, a co-sponsored event by the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce and Landmark Bank will be Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pumpkin Bash is fun and safer alternative for families and kids to enjoy on Halloween. The event will feature booths for kids to trick-or-treat from throughout Booster Field on Halloween.

Booth spaces are free to vendors; however, please contact Landmark Bank for sign-up and setup information.

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will be onsite selling tickets which will allow kids and adults alike to enjoy a hot dog, lemonade, and 12 carnival games - all for only $3 a person. The funds raised by the Chamber of Commerce will be used for operating costs of the License Office as well as for future Chamber of Commerce Events.

2nd Annual Toy Drive R.I.P. Huntin' presents their 2nd Annual Toy Drive with Southern Edge Band. The band will perform on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Mtn. View Elementary. Doors open at 4 p.m., the band will start at 5 p.m.

All money raised will be going to the local toy drive. Food and drinks will be sold at the concert. Pre-buy tickets for $6 or at the door for $8. Tickets available at Crosscut, Lazy C Printing and the Mtn. View Community Center.

17th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner The 17th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Mtn. View First Church of God on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 12 noon. The church is located at 205 West Fifth Street behind Signal on Hwy. 60. Don't spend Thanksgiving Day alone, come and join as a guest for the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Menu to include turkey and dressing (ham), mashed potoates, gravy, corn or green beans, chicken and dumplins, rolls, cranberry sauce, cole slaw and desserts.

For questions call the church at 417-934-2747. Donations for this are being accepted.

Line Dance Classes Dance at the Boogie Barn. Western Square and Line Dance classes start Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 417934-5526 for more information.

Country Western Line Dance A Country Western Line Dance Class will be held at the Mtn. View Family Youth Center. Beginner's class will be from 6:30 p.m. To 7:30 p.m. and will be held Thursday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 30. The cost is $3 per person, per night. The class is instructed by Mary McCravy. For more information call 417-934-5820.

Adult classes resume in Birch Tree The Birch Tree Learning Center began classes on September 2 at a new site. Sessions are held at Pioneer Baptist Church, located on old Hwy. 60 East, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. New students may enroll on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Adults age 17 and older will prepare to take a high school equivalency test or study for the U. S. citizenship test. Students needing extra instruction in math or language arts before college may also enroll. The program is provided by the Missouri Department of Education at no charge to the students.

The Learning Center opened in 2007 and has helped over 40 students achieve a high school equivalency certificate.

For more information, contact Becky Colvin at 573-226-3462.

Cans for Coffee at McDonald's Oct. 27-Nov. 16 McDonald’s locations across the Ozarks are collecting “cans for coffee,” Oct. 27 through Nov. 16, offering customers one free small coffee in exchange for a canned good for Ozarks Food Harvest.

This is the seventh consecutive year McDonald’s of the Ozarks have asked patrons to bring nonperishable food donations to the front counter or drive-through window at any local McDonald’s restaurant to receive one small coffee.

Free beverages include Mocha, White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Mocha, Latte, Hot Chocolate, McCafé® Coffee or Iced Coffee.

Ozarks Food Harvest requests food donations rich in protein like canned tuna or peanut butter. Donations of canned soups, beans, vegetables and fruits are also requested.

Standard News Archive - October 24, 1968 - Black walnuts are plentiful this year and people are busy doing the "bend-downs" and picking them up by the sackfull. The Richards Bros. Store in Mtn. View has had a hulling operation going full blast during the past several weeks. Ronnie Hall, manager of Richards Bros., Mtn. View store said that for the period of October 1, 1968 through Saturday, October 19 a total of 165,000 pounds of black walnuts had been processed through the huller. Pictured above, Dwain Hockman is peering at something intently as he loads black walnuts on the pickup.

Mark your calendars

6:30 p.m.

Hunter Classroom in Parkway Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 Center. This will include info on p.m. at Mothers Against cooking and nutrition for those Methamphetamine (MAM) 503 in the grieving process with E. Main Street Willow Springs. simple, fast, healthy meals and Call 417-469-0018 cooking for the holidays. or 417-855-9113.

Call 417-256-3133 Wednesday, October 22nd 8:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Skating & Open gym at the Coffee & Billards at the Alanon meetings 8:00 p.m. at Mtn. View Family Youth Center Mtn. View Senior Center Sacred Heart Church in Willow until 10:00 p.m. For more 9:00 a.m.

Springs. Call 417-469-5550 information call 417-934-5437.

- Howell County Health Thursday, October 23rd $3 admission per child Department satellite clinic 7:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The - Coffee & Billards at the - STARS Foundation presents Good Samaritan Care Clinic, Mtn. View Senior Center “Willy Wonka and the 501 W. Hwy 160 in Mtn. View.

- Mountain View Rotary Chocolate Factory” 7:00 p.m.

Services offered are WIC Club to meet at Ron’s at the Star Theater.

(Women, Infant, and Children Family Restaurant - "Night of the Living Dead" a program) and Immunizations.

9:00 a.m. live stage adaptation of Geroge For more information, please - Arthritis Exercise at the A. Romero's classic horror contact Howell County Health Mtn. View Senior Center will be at the Avenue Theatre.

Department at 417-256-7078 - Swedish Weaving at the Advance tickets are $6 from - Mtn. View Garden Club Mtn. View Senior Center Movie Time Cafe or West meeting, "Using Plant Material 10:00 a.m.

Plains Music. Tickets are $8 at in the Landscape". Meeting to - Swedish Weaving at the the door, $7 for senior citizens be held in the Mtn. View Public Mtn. View Senior Center and active or retired military.

Library Community Room - Arthritis Exercises at the Saturday, October 25th - Aerobics at the Mtn. View Senior Center 7:30 a.m.

Mtn. View Senior Center 11:00 a.m.

Willow Springs Farmers 9:15 a.m.

- Puzzles at the Market at Booster Field Exercise at the Mtn. View Senior Center 7:45 a.m.

Mtn. View Healthcare - Alcoholics Anonymous and Mercy St. Francis Halloween 10:00 a.m.

Al-Anon Group to meet at Hustle 5k Run/Walk at the Mtn. - FREE Hearing Test at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, View Track/Football Field.

Mtn. View Senior Center located at 1551 Bill Virdon Call 417-934-7000 - Story Time at the Mtn. View Blvd., West Plains. Call 8:00 a.m.

Public Library. All ages are 417-255-9724 or 417-255-0542 Mountain View Farmers welcome. Snacks, crafts and a 12:30 p.m.

Market at West Park lot of fun.

Shuffleboard Games at 9:00 a.m.

- Swedish Weaving at the Mtn. View Senior Center TLR Gun Show in the West Mtn. View Senior Center 2:00 p.m.

Plains Civic Center Arena 11:00 a.m.

Bingo at the and Exhibition Hall Puzzles at the Mtn. View Healthcare 1:00 p.m.

Mtn. View Senior Center 3:00 p.m.

Mask Making Class for Kids 11:30 a.m.

LIberty Cross Country age K-8th grade, 1 p.m. to 3 Blood Pressure Checks at the Meet at Mtn. Grove p.m. 1st floor of the Ferguson Mtn. View Senior Center 4:00 p.m.

Building. Sponsored by the 12:00 p.m.

Bingo at the Mtn. View VFW Willow Springs Arts Council.

Willow Springs Rotary Club, Hall, Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.

Registration $5 per child. Call 12:00 p.m. at Open Range.

5:30 p.m.

Barbara Nyden Contact Teresa Waggoner at - 4th-6th Grade Girl Scouts to at 417-855-0505 417-469-4092 for information. meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street 5:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m. in Mountain View. For more Mask Exhibit 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Shuffleboard Games at information call Joyce Dixon 2nd floor of the Ferguson.

Mtn. View Senior Center at 417-934-2394.

Sponsored by the Willow 2:00 p.m.

- Yoga Classes at the Mountain Springs Arts Council. Masks Bingo at the View United Methodist Church. for the exhibit can be dropped Mtn. View Healthcare Call 417-247-7153 for more off on Friday the 24th from 5 5:00 p.m. information. p.m. to 7 p.m. or just before the Yoga Class at the Learning 6:30 p.m. exhibit. Contact Mike Kyle at Station in the Ferguson Beginner Line Dancing Classes 417-505-0702 for information.

Building, 5:00 p.m. at the Mtn. View 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 417-469-0209 Family Youth Center - "Night of the Living Dead" a 5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. live stage adaptation of Geroge There will be NO First Baptist STARS Foundation presents A. Romero's classic horror Church AWANAs tonight “Willy Wonka and the will be at the Avenue Theatre.

5:45 p.m.

Chocolate Factory” 7:00 p.m.

Advance tickets are $6 from Mtn. View Christian Church at the Star Theater.

Movie Time Cafe or West TEAM 412 (Preschool thru 6th 7:30 p.m.

Plains Music. Tickets are $8 at Grade) and The Journey Youth Advanced Line Dancing at the the door, $7 for senior citizens Group (Jr. High & High School). Mtn. View Family Youth Center and active or retired military.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m., dinner Friday, October 24th - Southern Ozarks Community served at 6 p.m.

7:00 a.m.

Orchestra Spooktacula II Coffee & Billards at the Concert 7 p.m. at the Star Mtn. View Senior Center Theater. Tickets $5.00 at the 11:00 a.m. door. Come in costume and Puzzles at the dance to the Monster Mash.

(Help for friends Mtn. View Senior Center Call Becky Cash & families of alcoholics) 12:30 p.m. at 417-962-0979 or Ginny Monday - 7:00 p.m.

- Shuffleboard Games at VanOskeuls at 417-855-0152 Mtn. View Mtn. View Senior Center for information.

Presbyterian Church - Hand to Foot Card Game at Sunday, October 26th the Mtn. View Senior Center 9:00 a.m.

205 E. 2nd Street 4:00 p.m.

TLR Gun Show in the West 417-247-7146 OMC Riverways will host a free Plains Civic Center Arena or educational program, "Cooking and Exhibition Hall 417-247-0566 through Grief" in the Willard 8:00 p.m.

Willow Springs Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: meetings at the Sacred Heart Church. Call 417-469-5550 for Readers are encouraged to share their opinions by more information. writing letters to the editor. Letters to the editor will be

FYI

Al Anon

published without charge. Letters to the editor must be signed and include the town in which the writer lives to ensure the letter’s authenticity. If a name is left off a letter it will not be published. Names will not be withheld from the letters under any circumstances.

We reserve the right to not publish a letter to the editor if anything written is considered libel. Any letter that praises or criticizes any private business in the publishing area will not be printed. We reserve the right to edit letters without changing their meaning.

All letters to the editor will be published as soon as they are submitted as space permits us to do so.

Monday, October 27th 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 5:00 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 5:30 p.m.

- Kindergarten-1st Grade Girl Scouts to meet at Hut, 409 N. Pine Street in Mountain View.

For more information call Joyce Dixon at 417-934-2394.

- Yoga Classes at the MV United Methodist Church.

Call 417-247-7153 for more information.

- Zumba at the 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, October 28th 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.

- Mountain View Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Mountain View Community Center. Call 417-934-2794 for more information.

- Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 417-469-5519 or 417-2520918 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 Mountain View

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The Maid’s Version is a new Missouri-based book on our fiction shelf this week and is written by Daniel Woodrell, author of the popular novel and movie, Winter’s Bone.

The story flirts with true events when it tells of a 1929 explosion at a local dance hall in West “Table”, Missouri that killed forty-two participants. In the book, the sister of Alma DeGeer Dunahew, a maid for a prominent family in West Table, was killed in that incident. Alma thinks she knows where the blame lies for the tragedy and tells her story to her grandson. She advises him to “Tell it. Go on and tell it”.

Summersville Friends of the Library meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m. The next meeting will be held on November 10th. 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.

Remember to save your Best Choice brand barcodes for the library and Box Tops For Education for our grade school. Texas County Library receives 3 cents for each Best Choice barcode! Thanks, West Plains, Birch Tree, and Mountain View friends, for sending yours to us.

Summersville Library is a branch of Texas County Library and located at 480 First Street, on the south side of the square, next door to Open Door in Summersville.

Business hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library: 417932-5261 or toll-free 888-609-4491, or e-mail us: svlib@ texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, or fax: 417-932-5262.

EPA announces rebate program to reduce diesel emissions from school buses The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Clean Diesel Rebate program, public and private school bus fleet owners are eligible to apply for funding to replace school buses that have older, dirtier diesel engines, which will reduce diesel emissions and will help improve air quality for Americans.

"School buses are the safest and most environmentally friendly way to transport children to and from school," said Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. “The rebates to retrofit older bus engines will provide healthier rides for the 25 million children across the country who ride them on a daily basis.”

Many of the nation’s school buses use diesel engines, which are durable and longlasting. EPA has implemented standards that require diesel engines to be more than 90% cleaner, but many older diesel school buses remain in operation and predate these standards. Older diesel engines emit large amounts of pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.

These pollutants are linked to health problems, including aggravated asthma, lung

damage, and other serious health problems. Since 2008, the DERA program has funded over 500 clean diesel projects across the country.

These projects have reduced emissions for more than 50,000 engines.

As part of the 2014 School Bus Replacement Funding Opportunity, EPA is offering approximately $3 million in rebate funding.

Agencies in EPA Region 7 (Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska) are eligible for an additional $700,000 in rebates.

Public and private school bus fleets are eligible to apply for rebates for the replacement of school buses with engine model years of 2006 or older.

EPA will accept applications from Oct. 15 – Nov. 17, 2014.

Applicants may submit only one application for up to five buses.

To learn more about the rebate program, applicant eligibility and selection process, and informational webinar dates, please visit http://epa.gov/cleandiesel/ dera-rebate-schoolbus14.htm Questions about the program from organizations within EPA Region 7 (Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska) should be directed to: Greg H. Crable, (913) 551-7391 or email crable.gregory@epa.gov

Tree Trimming on Route 106 in Reynolds and Shannon Counties As a both a safety measure snow season, the Missouri and to prepare for the winter Department of Transportation will begin tree trimming will begin Monday, Dec. 15 through Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 on Route 106 in Reynolds and Shannon Counties. Once work Daily Attendance (ADA).

Basically, the district begins, tree trimming will take receives funding for place during the hours of 7 every minute a child is in a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through attendance. A student that has Friday on Route 106 from 100% attendance generates Route 19 in Eminence to Route $4,130.78 per year. When 21 in Ellington. this is calculated based on Tree branches hanging over the current calendar of 174 MoDOT right of way more days of school attendance, than 15 feet from the edge of each child generates $23.74 the pavement will be trimmed per instructional day with a large mechanical (instructional day is 6.6 tree trimmer. The treehours).

The Committee feels it is trimming operation will take important that parents know approximately two months to that when students miss class complete, weather permitting.

"We trim trees as a safety time, they miss valuable instruction. In addition to measure for motorists," said the lost instructional time, Assistant District Maintenance every minute a student is Engineer Stan Johnson. late to school or leaves "Trimming trees improves early has a negative impact sight distances on the highway, on State Funding for the reduces the possibility of school district. This directly affects the district budget overhanging limbs falling in for resources that can help the roadway during snow and ice storms, and helps with the children succeed.

Attendance: it's that efficiency of snow removal."

PERIODIC LANE important!

CLOSURES will occur on Route 106 due to the size of the trimmer and as branches are cleared from the roadway.

Flaggers will be present to provide traffic control and message boards will placed be at both ends of the work area to alert motorists.

Motorists should expect short delays during work hours and drivers should stay alert for these slow moving work zones.

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

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Ozark Community Buddy Walk a Success

One of the best things that happens to me as a senator in the 33rd District is being approached by constituents. Whether it is to talk about legislation, just to introduce themselves or to encourage me to attend an event, I enjoy hearing from and meeting everyone.

Recently, while attending the Willow Springs Fall Festival, I was approached and asked to attend the First Annual Buddy Walk at West Plains High School.

The event, held to raise awareness of the abilities of those with special needs, also helped raise funds for the Ozarks Community Buddy Walk. This great group describe themselves as “a group of people dedicated to supporting and encouraging our friends with special needs including, Down Syndrome.”

The cool, rainy weather forced the event inside, but that did not dampen or deter the enthusiasm of these fine folks.

I was honored to lead the first lap of the event with Mayor Jack Pahlmann, with hundreds of people behind us. The families, educators, caregivers and honored guests at the event are what truly made it a great day and a worthy cause. It is they who are the true stars, those who dedicate their lives to not only recognizing the abilities of everyone, but making sure we all are seen for who we truly are.

I am beyond happy to have learned that the goal of $8,000 was met that day. I enjoyed my time at the event, the smiles, good fun and cheer. A good time was had by all, for a great cause.

My recent visit to Ozark Horizon School in West Plains and Skyview Special School in Mountain View, was pleasant as always, and once again helped remind me of the passion that educators have for helping those with special needs.

Seeing the hard work of the educators at the school mirrored the dedication and support prevalent throughout the walk. It was nice to see the passion on all sides of caring and educating people of all abilities.

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.

Moore named Women's Division 2 Bowling Champion

Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District budget committee meets, discusses state funding The Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III Board Budget Committee met on Monday, Oct. 13, in the Liberty High School Library to look at the budget and discuss possible ways the district can save money.

Several things were discussed, but one of

the main topics was State Funding.

Funding from the State provides 48% of the district's budget, the largest funding mechanism for the school district. State Funding is based on a formula that is driven by Student Average

Women's Champion - Debbie Moore recently became the 2014 Missouri State USBC Women's Championship Division 2 All Events winner. Debbie bowled first place out of 334 bowlers. (Photo provided to the Standard)

Local author, storyteller to hold book signings Reflections from the Road columnist and Ozark Heritage Project president Rick Mansfield has published his second book and will be signing copies at the Mtn. View Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Rick will read excerpts from A Riverman’s Legacy & Other Ozark Tales, a collection of short stories set on and around Current River and Jack’s Fork and dedicated to riverman Buck Maggard. Seven years in the making, proceeds will go towards the work of cultural and physical preservation done by the non-profit OHP. Rick will begin greeting and entertaining visitors at 6 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m.

Rick will then be at the Summersville Mill Friday the 24th. At 6 p.m. Rick will be reading and telling a few tales excerpted from A Riverman’s Legacy & Other Ozark Tales. Topics range from pie suppers to Indian battles, murders to ghosts. All are historically accurate, many are tales that have been handed down for centuries. Readers and listeners will laugh, cry and be inspired. All exhibit and honor traditions of past Ozark culture that made these

communities and country strong. Sporting an attractive cover featuring iconic items of our past, the books make great gifts.

Refreshments of hot cider and cookies will be served, with modest donations asked to support the Mill. Rick will be personalizing copies of this work as well as copies of his first offering, D’Ya Want A Possum? And Other Ozark salutations, a collection of real life anecdotes he used over a thirty year period to introduce people to honored traditions and noble ethics. Book prices range from $25 for hardcovers, $15 for the paperback and only $10 for the D’Ya want A Possum? collection. For more information on either event, call 573-663-2269.

Beginning at 7 p.m., the Summersville Senior Class is hosting a Haunted House in the Mill. Tickets are $5 and while standing in line for a SCARY EXPERIENCE guests will be entertained by ghost stories told by Rick Mansfield.

The Haunted House will be operated from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. Proceeds from this will assist with their Senior trip.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Monte D. Hargrave, 74, of Arlington, Texas and Mountain View, Missouri has gone to be with our Lord, Jesus, after a prolonged illness.

Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Hargrave passed away at 9:44p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014, at Ozark Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri as a proud

Murder

trauma' as the determined cause of death.

Suspect, Jamie D. Curnutt was arrested at approximately 12:10 on Saturday, October 18 at Troop G Headquarters in Willow Springs. Curnutt who was at the residence during the time of the incident was interviewed by the Willow Springs Police Department on Saturday. During the interview he stated that he had been the only adult in the residence that morning. He had been watching three minor children and explained that the toddler's injuries were accidental.

According to reports, Curnutt stated that he received a phone call and when he returned he observed the toddler unresponsive on the floor. He described the toddler gurgling when trying to breathe and he began CPR. The mother then returned, according to Curnutt and called 911 to get help.

Reports indicate that on

Ebola

Missouri State Public Health Laboratory may receive laboratory specimens as a part of the coordinated CDC and public health investigation and control of the disease.

All specimens must have prior approval before being submitted to the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory.

The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory has been a

Football

receiving core, with no safeties over the top, that is a recipe for big plays in the passing game.”

The recipe worked for the Eagles. Josh Pruett continued his growth as the Eagles quarterback, hitting 22 of 28 passes for 269 yards and six touchdowns. That tied a school record for touchdowns in a game set by Justin French versus Fair Grove in 2005. Pruett’s 22 completions rank second behind French who holds the record with 23 completions in one game. Seventeen of Pruett’s passes went to Acklin, shattering the old record of 10 receptions by Michael Orchard against Springfield Catholic on November 8, 1996. Acklin’s four touchdowns also tied Paris Walkup and James Denton for second place all time. Jansen’s brother Jaelon holds the record with five touchdown catches against Strafford in 2011.

What made Josh and Jansen’s performances even more remarkable is all those numbers came in the first half.

“Josh and Jansen had one of those nights,” said Coach Darin Acklin, “We always tell the players that you never know when that best, greatest moment may happen. It could be ‘the best play,’ ‘best 2 minutes,’ ‘best half,’ ‘best games’ you have ever had, so always prepare yourself mentally before every game..... that the best is yet to come.”

Bryan Porter added 75 yards on 14 carries plus a touchdown on a muddy field that made cutting back and changing directions difficult. Six players carried the ball for Liberty in a game where the JV Eagles got substantial playing time.

Sophomore Marcos Rodriguez passed twice for 40 yards, and ran the ball four times for 21 more. Sophomore Stephen Shoup continued to impress with a 39-yard run for a touchdown plus a big catch for 30 yards. Freshman Kole Orchard, sophomore Brenton Bush, and sophomore Max Rudolph saw plenty of action as

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Death Notices Monte D. Hargrave Pentecostal and member of the Assembly of God Church.

He was born January 24, 1940, at Breckenridge, Missouri, to Ray Hargrave and Susan Byrd Hargrave.

He graduated from Pueblo High School in 1958 as a State Wrestling Champion, jointed the United States Air Force in March 1959 and on December 18, 1965, he was married in San Antonio, Texas, to Brenda Kay Puckett. CMSgt Hargrave retired from the United States Air Force after 21 and a half years of service and was the recipient of the both the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star with Valor for his heroic actions in service to our Country.

He later enjoyed a very

Vivian Hartman successful career in private business and then retired to enjoy his horses, farm and especially family.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda Hargrave; two sons, Monte Dale Hargrave, wife Insuk, daughter Kimberly of Belton, Texas, Michael Dean Hargrave of Arlington, Texas, his sister, Mona Ralph of Pueblo, Colorado, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Delbert, Don, Jim, and Carl Hargrave and sister Joy Phillips.

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

From Page One Friday, Oct. 17 one of the two minor children that were in the residence at the time of the incident were interviewed.

The minor child stated Curnutt was providing care to her as well as the other two juveniles in the residence. During the interview, the child made several statements about the events of the day stating that the toddler had an accident and had peed himself. Curnutt had spanked him for that. She went on to tell that Curnutt had spanked the toddler five to ten times that morning. She explained that any time the toddler peed himself he would get a spanking. She described this as being with a hand or with a belt. She said Curnutt would give the spankings and he recently had got a new brown belt with holes in it that hurt more than the old belt.

The police took the belt into custody. The child went on to state that the toddler frequently

had marks and bruises from the spankings. She also stated that the baby, born June 9, 2014 would get spankings from Curnutt at night.

According to reports, information was recieved from Ozarks Medical Center that when the toddler arrived at the hospital his body core temperature was 91.5 degrees.

He also had a lacerated liver, abrasions on the forehead and neck, swelling of the brain and bruising around the neck.

Curnutt is currently being held in the Howell County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond.

When Dunn was questioned about whether Curnutt had any prior criminal history, he shared that they knew Curnutt and he had an earlier arrest for armed robbery and had been incarcerated prior.

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

From Page One designated CDC Laboratory Response Network (LRN) laboratory since the inception of the national program in 1999. The LRN is an integrated network of state and local public health, federal, military, and international laboratories that can respond to bioterrorism, chemical terrorism and other public health emergencies through training, rapid testing,

timely notification and secure messaging of laboratory results.

Additionally, the Governor today made available $3.3 million in funding for local public health agencies.

Those who would like more information about the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory should visit: http://health. mo.gov/lab/index.php

From Page One well.

Starting with great field position at the Houston 48 yard line, Liberty wasted no time going to the air as Pruett passed to Acklin for a 20 yard gain on the game’s first play from scrimmage. After a couple of plays went nowhere, Porter bounced a run to the outside for 13 yards on third down, and followed that with an eight yard gain to the Houston six. Pruett passed to Acklin on the next play and the Eagles took a 7-0 lead.

For several minutes that’s where the score remained as neither team could put together a sustained drive. Liberty missed a golden opportunity to add points after Andrew Raider returned a punt to the Tigers’ 35 yard line. Good defense by Houston and two incompletions forced Liberty to turn the ball over on downs.

Late in the first quarter, however, Pruett went back to the air on four of the next six plays. Liberty drove 65 yards, taking a 14-0 lead on a 13 yard touchdown connection from Pruett to Acklin.

The Tigers struck back on the following possession when Nathan Poynter passed to Ty Wilkins who got behind the defense and raced 61 yards for score, but after a missed extra point the Eagles continued to lead 14-6. The Tigers would never get any closer as Liberty’s offense began marching up and down the field.

“That’s what I like about the spread and the no huddle offense,” explained Coach Acklin, “We can make adjustments very quickly and we feel the defense cannot.

Through formations we can dictate what they can do. It’s sort of a chess match. I make this this move, what’s your move? (It) continues throughout the game.”

A 21-yard pass to Acklin started the Eagles next drive, and it ended five plays later with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Acklin for a 21-6 Liberty lead.

As the second quarter started,

Pruett found Acklin again for 21 more yards and a first down at the Tigers 14 yard line. Two plays later, another pass to Acklin resulted in a 8 yard score.

The Eagles scored touchdowns the next three times they had the ball, putting together a 28-point second outburst in the second quarter. Pruett continued to find Acklin several more times on the next drive, including a 26 yard completion for a first down at the Tigers 14 yard line. Pruett ended that drive with a nine yard touchdown pass to Luke and a 34-6 Liberty lead. A 39-yard touchdown catch and run by Brenton Bush put Liberty on top 41-6, and a 30 yard touchdown run by Porter gave Liberty a 48-6 halftime lead.

The second half passed quickly as the mercy rule was in effect and the clock continued to run. Liberty’s JV came in from the start of the third quarter and did not give up a score, while Stephen Shoup broke free for a 29-yard touchdown run to give the Eagles a 55-6 final score.

Liberty hopes for similar results against the same team this Friday.

“I don't like that we have to play Houston for the 2nd time in two weeks. But that’s the way the bracket is set up, so we must play it that way,” admitted Coach Acklin, “We will make some adjustments as Houston will too. If the OL can protect and Pruett throws the ball the way he did, that’s when big plays will happen.”

LIBERTY PASSING: Pruett 22 of 28 for 269yds, 6TD’s; Rodriguez 2 of 2 for 40 yds; RUSHING: Porter 14 carries, 75yds, TD; Orchard 5 carries 7yds; Rudolph 1 carry 9yds; Shoup 2 carries 46yds, TD; Pruett 5 carries 6yds; Rodriguez 4 carries 21yds; RECEIVING: Ruldolph 1 catch 10yds, Shoup 1 catch 30yds, Daniels 3 catches, 20 yards, TD; Acklin 17 catches, 201yds, 4TD’s; Bush 2 catches, 48yds, TD.

Vivian (Lewis) Hartman the daughter of George Wesley and Minnie (Lynch) Lewis was born November

18, 1927 in Eunice, Missouri. Vivian passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Houston House in Houston, Missouri making her age 86 years 10 months and 23 days.

Vivian was united in

marriage to Earl Avery Hartman. To their union 3 children were born, Roger, Terry and Tammy.

She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, where she enjoyed playing the piano and leading the song service.

Vivian enjoyed working in her flower gardens, sewing, reading, making quilts, genealogy and playing the piano. She enjoyed watching things grow and bloom, especially her family.

Preceding her in death are her parents, 2 sisters, Maxine Ross and Ruby Hines, and one brother George Lewis Jr. Surviving are her children, Roger Hartman and wife Faye of Batesville, Mississippi,

Terry Hartman and wife LaDonna, and Tammy Robertson and husband James all of Summersville, Missouri; her grandchildren, Debbie, Christina, Gary, Frankie, Brandi and Melissa; 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren; her sister Naomi Vance of St. Charles, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Burial will be in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome. net

Free Fall Festival on Oct. 26 at First Baptist First Baptist Church of Mtn. View invites you and your family to a Fall Festival, Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

This FREE event will offer fun for all ages, from babies, children and teens to young adults, parents and seniors! Activities will take place throughout the event and culminate with a showing of the movie, Ring the Bell, out on the lawn (bring your own blanket or lawn chair.) Children and

Hayride at Gravel Ridge Community Church Gravel Ridge Community Church in Mtn. View will host their annual hayride Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. There will be fun for the entire family with live music, food and games along with the hayride.

Directions to the church from Mtn. View go south on 17 to WW, turn left on WW, go approximately 2 1/2 miles, turn left on CR 2960, the church is the second place on the left.

If you have any questions please call Pastor Donald Fisher at 417-247-2014 or Youth Pastor Casey Smith at 417-247-1180.

youth must be accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult.

This year will feature attractions like horse rides, hayrides, catapult/slingshot target practice, face painting and more. There will also be food available during the festival with popcorn and drinks being served during

the movie.

The FBC family looks forward to welcoming your family to Fall Festival 2014. For questions or more information, please contact the church office at (417) 934-2621. Also, visit FBC’s website at www.mvfbc.com and www.facebook.com/ firstbaptistmountainview

His journey has just begun, Don't think of him as gone awayhis journey has just begun, life holds so many facetsthis earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing that we could know today, how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.

And thinking of him as living in the hearts of those he touched For nothing loved is ever lostAnd he was loved so much.

-author unknownI want to thank everyone for their love and support during our time of need. We appreciate the love you have shown for our family and my Dad (Wayne Davis).

Thanks again, Scottie and Shannon Elliott along with Steve and Betty Hockman, Tom and Tammy Hite, Johnny Potts, and Alan and Joy Hawkins

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

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

Apostolic Temple Birch Tree, MO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INCIDENTS Sunday, September 28, 2014 Deputy Paul Bradshaw took a report of a theft that happened at Silvey’s Storage Building located off of U.S. 160. The theft occurred between August 27 and September 27. Several items were taken from the unit. An investigation is on-going.

Monday, October 13, 2014 Deputies were dispatched to CR 2030 Lot #3 in Mtn. View for a report of a verbal argument between two people at that address. Both parties said there was no assault and they would separate for the night.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 A male subject came to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and reported that he was being harassed by another male subject. He stated that he had received multiple phone calls from him threatening his life. The investigation is on-going.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 A male subject at CR 5900 in Willow Springs reported four firearms were stolen from his home. The case is under investigation.

Deputies were dispatched to State Route P in West Plains for a verbal argument and a female who had possibly taken several pills. Upon arrival, it was learned that the female had not taken any pills due to the male finding the bottle he thought she had taken. Both parties stated they had only argued and neither had assaulted the other.

Thursday, October 16, 2014 Captain Jared Peterman was dispatched to CR 8770 in West Plains in reference to a suspicious vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway with two naked subjects inside.

Upon further investigation, Crystal Lynn Herpst, 24 of West Plains and Christopher Glen Waldorf, 28 of West Plains were arrested and released on citations for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. They are to appear in court on 10-15-14.

Friday, October 17, 2014 A male subject reported that someone entered his residence at Private Road 8881 in West Plains and stole two male wedding bands and a gold rope necklace. A full investigation is on-going at this time.

Deputy Rodney Harper responded to CR 7640 in West Plains to take a burglary report form a male subject. The male subject reported that a person known to him entered his residence and took several items belonging to him. A full investigation is on-going at this time.

COMMITMENTS Monday, October 13, 2014 Keith Lewis Pettit, 59 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Matthew Lee Cole, 26 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment. He bonded out on 10-15-14 and is to appear in court on 10-20-14.

Friday, October 17, 2014 Kanaan Jacob Boyd, 21 of Birch Tree was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Tyler Spincer Pugh, 24 of Licking was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Shalee Nichole Chambers, 21 of Doe Run was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Saturday, October 18, 2014 Lawrence Richard Littleshield, 41 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment.

Craig Daniel Wilson, 30 of West Plains was booked for a court ordered commitment.

TRANSFERS Friday, October 17, 2014 Devin Cole Hicks, 20 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Adam Douglas Lilly, 25 of Winona was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Christopher Lee Dusenbury, 24 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Brandon Nicholas Yanke, 22 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Samuel Allen Meador, 28 of West Plains was transferred to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

ARRESTS Thursday, October 2, 2014 Donald Wayne Sikes, 40 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing. He bonded out on 10-17-14 and is to appear in court on 10-31-14.

Monday, October 13, 2014 Frankie Vester Mosley, 51 of Rolla was arrested on a Cole County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear; a Lafayette County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear; a Maries County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a Franklin County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He was transferred to Cole County on 10-14-14.

Adam Dewayne Bartlett, 23 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing. He is currently being held on a $10,000 bond.

Jeanette Anne Bingham, 50 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for driving while revoked/suspended.

She was released with a citation on 10-13-14 and is to appear in court on 11-3-14.

Austin Dakota Adams, 18 of Koshkonong was arrested on a

The Standard News Howell County Warrant for tampering-1st degree. He bonded out on 10-15-14 and is to appear in court on 10-20-14.

Michael Bradley Gillham, 17 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for tampering-1st degree. He bonded out on 10-15-14 and is to appear in court on 11-21-14.

Michelle Lee Jeffery, 22 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-3rd degree. She bonded out on 10-14-14 and is to appear in court on 10-27-14.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Rebecca Lynn Halferty, 44 of Sullivan was arrested on a Mountain View Warrant for burglary-2nd degree, felony stealing; tampering-2nd degree and tampering with a victim or a witness. She is currently being held on a $10,000 bond.

Brittney Marie Johnson, 23 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 John David Carter, 45 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Douglas County Warrant for probation/parole violation and felony failure to appear. He was transferred to Douglas County on 10-16-14.

Joshua Lee Moore, 31 of Birch Tree was arrested on a Laclede County Warrant for a moving traffic violation. He bonded out on 10-15-14 and is to appear in court on 10-27-14.

Casey Orian Oshaughnessy, 31 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond.

James Russell Lemon 40 of Missouri was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for non-support. He is currently being held without bond.

Charles Clayton Carter, 31 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for distribution/delivery/ manufacture/produce/attempt a controlled substance. He is currently being held without bond.

Thursday, October 16, 2014 Bobby D. Blair, 34 of Mtn. View was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 5 counts of forgery. He is currently being held on a $7,500 bond.

Richard Dale Wilkins, 32 of West Plains was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear.

He is currently being held on a $792.50 bond.

Christopher Charles Corey, 36 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 10-16-14 and is to appear in court on 10-27-14.

Crystal Lynn Herpst, 24 of West Plains was arrested for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. She was released with a citation on 10-16-14 and is to appear in court on 12-15-14.

Christopher Glen Waldorf, 28 of West Plains was arrested for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. He was released with a citation on 10-16-14 and is to appear in court on 12-15-14.

Friday, October 17, 2014 Shane Mitchell Lindstrom, 20 of West Plains was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor stealing. He is currently being held on a $1,000 bond.

Brandon Ty Bingham, 30 of Grady, AR, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for fugitive from out of state and probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond.

Israel Casares, 33 of Fulton was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. He is currently being held without bond.

Megan Shaye Armstrong, 20 of Springfield was arrested on a Reynolds County Warrant for failure to appear. She bonded out on 10-17-14 and is to appear in court on 10-28-14.

Saturday, October 18, 2014 Jamie Dwane Curnutt, 32 of Willow Springs was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for murder-1st degree, abuse of a child, endangering welfare of a child-1st degree and probation/parole violation. He is currently being held on a $1,000,000.

Eric Malcom Workman, 30 of Willow Springs was arrested for probation/parole violation. He is currently being held without bond.

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 Jamie L. Croney, 37 of Willow Springs was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 10:35 a.m. in Howell County for a Howell County felony warrant. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond.

Kevin J. Crase, 21 of West Plains was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2:53 p.m. in Howell County for felony Howell County warrant for receiving stolen property; speeding; no dirver's license and no seatbelt. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held on bond.

Randy W. Rossell, 29 of Birch Tree was arrested on Monday, Oct. 13 at 10:37 p.m. in Shannon County for misdemeanor warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia from Winona PD; misdemeanor warrant for possession of marijuana from Winona PD. He was taken to the Shannon County Jail where he is being held on bond.

James R. Lemon, 40 of Willow Springs was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:15 a.m. in Howell County for felony warrant for child neglect. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held without bond.

John D. Carter, 45 of Willow Springs was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:15 a.m. in Howell County for felony possession of methamphetamine; felony possession of methamphetamine precursors; felony possession of drug paraphernalia; felony maintaining public nuisance; felony warrant for parole violation; felony warrant for possession of methamphetamine and 6 misdemeanor Douglas County Warrants. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held without bond.

Jamie D. Curnutt, 32 of Willow Springs was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12:07 p.m. in Howell County for felony first degree murder; felony child abuse; felony endangering the welfare of a child-1st degree. He was taken to the Howell County Jail where he is being held without bond.

Christy R. Bruton, 40 of Columbia was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 9:20 a.m. in Howell County for Mtn. View PD misdemeanor warrant for driving while revoked. She was taken to the Mtn. View PD where she is being held on bond.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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, October 13, 2014 Dakota Skyler Sharp, 19 of Mtn. View was issued citations for speeding, failure to wear seatbelt and failure to display license plates.

Alexus Paige Gammon, 23 of Gape Cirardeau was issued a citation for speeding.

John Pail Swadley, 52 of Joplin was issued a citation for failure to show proof of insurance.

Kelsey D. Lands, 24 of Mtn. View was issued a citation for assault-3rd degree.

Matthew Allen Rush Young, 26 of Ozark was issued a citation for failure to display license plates.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Matthew Aaron Blanks, 23 of Fremont was issued citations for failure to use headlights when required, failure to show proof of insurance, possession of open container in motor vehicle and failure to wear seatbelt.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Charles D. Michael, 32 of Sikeston was issued a citation for speeding.

Shannon R. Bailey, 46 of Poplar Bluff was issued citations for speeding and failure to show proof of insurance.

Timothy James Dial, 28 of Nashville, TN, was issued a citation for speeding.

Thursday, October 16, 2014 Laurie Marie Pleimann, 44 of Cape Girardeau was issued a citation for failure to display license plates.

Richard Lawrence King, 52 of Mtn. View was issued citations for knowingly driving while license is suspended/ revoked and stealing (under $750).

INCIDENTS October 13, 2014 thru October 20, 2014 Officers were dispatched to Signal for a report of a gas drive-off.

Officers were dispatched to signal for a report of a gas drive-off. The vehicle was described as a black car with red, white and blue markings on the sides.

Officers were dispatched to an assault at Malone's Motel at 206 North Oak Street in Mtn. View.

A traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle on East Hwy. 60.

The male operator of the vehcile was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was transported to the MVPD where he was determined to be intoxicated. He was issued a citation for driving while intoxicated and released.

Officers were dispatched to West Second Street to take a report of a stolen TV. Under investigation.

Officers were dispatched to West Third Street for a report of an assault in progress. A suspect was arrested and released on a summons.

Report of a theft from a home in Mtn. View. Items were recovered and person that committed the crime is currently being held in Howell County on a 24-hour hold pending four felony charges.

Report was filed for stealing and fraudulent use of a debit device.

Officers were called to Dollar General for shoplifters that were still in the store, arrived as suspect vehicle was leaving, stopped vehicle, manager of the store determined items were stolen from the store that were in plain view inside the vehicle. Suspect arrested and charged for sealing and driving while license is suspended or revoked.

Person came in and had questions about parking on the street.

Received a phone call about a person violating his protective order, address was out in the county, advised male to contact the HCSO. Person asked about abandoned property, gave information and informed best way to go about getting information about an abandoned vehicle.

While on patrol, flagged down by a motorist for directiosn to West Plains, directions were provided.

Person asked about a homeless shelter, advised to make contact with the local churches and other local businesses.

Advised about a burglary and a stealing that had taken place earlier int he day, advised items that were stolen were returned, charges for the crime are wanting to be pressed and the case is under investigation.

Individual came and asked for extra patrol on 17 at trailer park.

Made contact with Winona PD and MSHP to assist looking for suspect in burglary. Suspect was found, arrested and sent to Howell County for a 24-hour hold pending charges.

A female walked into the PD and stated that the day before, a child was down at the library and had a weapon.

Female continued to state information about the adverse actions her family had with the other family. Information was checked on by the library, turned out to be false.

Female was advised to stop giving false information and trying to get the other side in trouble and mind her own business.

Assist the United States Justice Department, federal probation officers. Talked to an individual and a search of the home.

A report of one of Howell County's most wanted was seen at the trailer park on Washington Street. MSHP assisted and male subject was advised to not be int he trailer the anonymous caller had advised of.

Advised of a smoke alarm off on Washington Street, advised to disregard not an emergency.

Advised that two males were going around town asking people to purchase narcotics. The two were seen going to Malone's Motel, unable to make contact with individuals.

Report of a 911 hang-up at a residence. Arrived, attempted to make contact, no one was home and house was secure.

Report of a careless and imprudent driver at high rates of speed on East 60 Hwy. Vehicle was gone on arrival.

Report of an ATV on Kaitlin Drive, loud and excessive noise, vehicle was gone on arrival.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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Safety course at Mercy tackles today's driving challenges

How to Check Up on Your Hospital Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching hospitals? I need to get a knee replacement next year, and want to find a good, safe hospital to have it done in.

Shopping Around Dear Shopping, Most people don’t give much thought when it comes to choosing a hospital, but selecting the right one can be as important as the doctor you choose. Here are some tips and resources to help you research and check up on your area hospitals.

Hospital Shopping While you may not always have the opportunity to choose your hospital, especially in the case of an emergency, having a planned procedure can offer you a variety of choices.

When shopping for a hospital, the most important criterion is to find one that has a strong department in your area of need. A facility that excels in coronary bypass surgery, for example, may not be the best choice for a knee replacement.

Research shows that patients tend to have better results when they’re treated in hospitals that have extensive experience with their specific condition.

In order to choose a hospital that’s best for you, it is important to discuss your concerns and alternatives with the doctor who is treating you. Some doctors may be affiliated with several hospitals from which you can choose. Or, if you’ve yet to select a doctor, finding a top hospital that has expertise with your condition can help you determine which physician to actually choose.

Another important reason to do some research is the all too frequent occurrence of hospital infections, which kill around 75,000 people in the U.S. each year. So checking your hospital’s infection rates and cleanliness procedures is also a wise move.

Researching Tools Today, there are a number of online resources that provide hospital safety and performance data to help you research and compare facilities. Because hospitals are such complex places, it’s wise to get information from a variety of sources.

Here is a summary of some top guides.

Hospital Compare (medicare.gov/hospitalcompare): Operated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, this free tool lets you compare general quality of care, as well as care for many medical conditions and surgical procedures in more than 4,000 U.S. hospitals.

Consumer Reports Hospital Rankings (consumerreports. org/hospitalratings): If you don’t mind spending a few dollars ($7 for one month or $30 per year), Consumer Reports ranks 4,500 hospitals in all 50 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. The reliable resource provides information on up to 34 performance and safety measures.

U.S. News & World Report (usnews.com/best-hospitals): This online publishing resource identifies the best hospitals for 16 specialties, and provides rankings by metro area and by specialty for free.

Healthgrades (healthgrades.com): A private, for-profit organization, they provide free hospital ratings on patient safety and medical procedures, and scores hospitals using a 5-star scale.

The Commonwealth Fund (whynotthebest.org): This is a private foundation that provides free performance data on all U.S. hospitals.

The Joint Commission (qualitycheck.org): This is a notfor-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the U.S. Hospitals receive a checkmark for each set of measures they have met. But there’s no way to tell whether a hospital is stronger in one area over another.

Hospital Inspections (hospitalinspections.org): Established by the Association of Health Care Journalist, this focuses on violations and inspection reports.

The Leapfrog Group (hospitalsafetyscore.org): This national, not-for-profit organization grades hospitals on their overall performance in keeping patients safe. Use your city, state or ZIP code to search more than 2,500 hospitals.

VA Hospital Compare (www.hospitalcompare.va.gov): If you’re a veteran, you can research and compare VA medical centers here.

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.

Are your biggest driving obstacles coming from behind the steering wheel?

Mercy St. Francis Hospital is hosting an AARP Driver Safety Course on Nov. 5 to provide answers to today’s driving challenges like cell phones, medications and slowed reaction time.

The course will also teach drivers how to compensate for changes in vision and hearing; how to handle problem situations such as left turns, right-of-way, freeway traffic, trucks and blind spots; and what to do if confronted by an aggressive driver. Attendees will also

be taught how to assess their own and others’ abilities through a Personal Driving Capability Index.

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

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

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

Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the conference room at Mercy St. Francis Hospital, located at 100 W. US Highway 60.

Class size is limited. Call 417-934-7000 to reserve your seat.

Breastfeeding Support Group to meet in October at TCMH The Texas County Memorial Hospital breastfeeding support group will meet Thur., Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the second floor med surg education room at the hospital.

Jennifer Terrill, a registered nurse and internationally board certified lactation consultant at TCMH, will facilitate the breastfeeding support group. The group is open to mothers that are currently breastfeeding or expectant mothers that are planning to breastfeed after the birth of their child.

Mothers may bring their breastfeeding child to the meeting.

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

The support group is free, but the obstetrics department requires pre-registration prior to the support group.

For more information or to register, contact the TCMH obstetrics department at 417967-1260 or 1-866-967-3311, extension 4449.

Sabrina Snider, Mountain View, is the mother of a baby boy, Kayden James Snider, born at 5:05 p.m. Sept. 28 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Wesley and Jeannie Snider, Mountain View.

Zachary and Carissa Rutledge, Birch Tree, are the parents of a baby boy, Ayden Timothy Robert Rutledge, born at 11:50 p.m.

Sept. 29 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His siblings are Tyler, 15; Mya, 12; and Zachary, 5. Grandparents are Kenneth and Melanie Martin, West Plains; Greg and Susan Medlock, Albia, Iowa; Marilyn Rutledge, Birch Tree; and the late Bill Rutledge.

Drew and Amanda Wheeler, West Plains, are the parents of a baby girl, Ellie Marie Wheeler, born at 2:53 a.m. Oct. 1 at OMC. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Her sibling is Hannah, 4. Grandparents are Richard and Janice Richardson, Alton, and Harry and Lori Wheeler, Doniphan.

Corey Haas and Jessica Dircks, Willow Springs, are the parents of a baby boy, Landon Jay Haas, born at 3:11 a.m. Oct. 3 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. His sibling is Ava, 2. Grandparents are Joel Dircks, Willow Springs; Mona Cich, Superior, Wisconsin; Jerry Haas, Tucson, Arizona; and Brenda Havger, Lakeland, Florida.

Brent and Jessica Boaz, West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Gage Avery Boaz, born at 12:39 a.m. Sept. 20 at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. His sibling is Zade, 2.

Michael Nicholson and Ambrosia Hale, Plato, are the parents of a baby boy, Riley Bryant Nicholson, born at 11:59 p.m. Sept.

26 at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 1/2 ounces (no length given). His siblings are Leelah, 7; Hailey, 5; and Preston, 3.

Grandparents are Cheryl Hale, Moody; Troy Hale, West Plains; Cheryl Agnew, St. Louis; and Jeff Agnew, St. Louis.

Orthopaedic surgeon joins medical staff at OMC Ozarks Medical Center welcomes Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon James L. Rushford, DO, to the team at the OMC Orthopaedic Clinic.

Dr. Rushford comes to OMC

Clayton named Employee of the Month at TCMH Texas County Memorial Hospital has named Alison Clayton of Licking the September employee of the month.

Clayton is a systems administrator in the TCMH information systems department. She has worked at TCMH since July 2012.

Clayton was nominated for the award by Stuart Mitchell, information systems department director.

“Alison is an extremely talented employee that gives nothing less than her best to her position at TCMH,” Mitchell said. “Alison’s ability to communicate with others is very professional and sincere.”

Clayton is known for her ability to work on complex information technology tasks

and for improving functions for many departments.

“Alison is the key to the everyday operation of many of our critical services,” Mitchell said, calling Clayton “focused and dedicated”.

As employee of the month, Clayton received a certificate honoring her achievement; a pin; $100 cash; a special parking place in the TCMH lot; one day of paid vacation; a membership in the TCMH Fitness Center; a $50 gift card, and gift certificates to Paws N Claws, D&L Florist, Janstiques and Blissful Nirvana Massage. A reception will be held at the hospital in honor of Clayton.

Clayton is eligible for the 2014 TCMH employee of the year award.

Employee of the Month - Alison Clayton, pictured above left, is the Texas County Memorial Hospital September employee of the month. Clayton is pictured with her supervisor, Stuart Mitchell. (Photo provided to the Standard)

James L. Rushford, DO with more than 20 years of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon.

Dr. Rushford retired from the United States Air force in 2005 after a distinguished career. For the past six years, he has been in practice at the Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Bellville, Illinois. Dr. Rushford served as the principal orthopaedic receptor for the St. Louis University family practice residency program on the St. Elizabeth's Hospital campus.

Dr. Rushford said he is looking forward to working with the supportive and forward-thinking administrative leadership at OMC as the hospital strives to have the highest level orthopaedic program possible.

"Orthopaedic surgery is dynamic and an ever-evolving area of surgical expertise. I enjoy the challenge of ensuring my patients have access to the best modern technique in orthopaedic care," he said.

Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital conditions.

"We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Rushford to the OMC medical staff," said OMC President and

CEO Thomas Keller. "He has extensive experience in performing surgical procedures, including total joint replacement and fracture care. His knowledge will be of tremendous benefit to this community."

Dr. Rushford said he enjoys being able to have a direct impact on his patient's orthopaedic well-being through surgical and nonsurgical means.

"My goal is to treat my patients as if they are members of my family," he said. "I believe that a collaborative doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone for successful orthopaedic care."

Dr. Rushford is a graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He did an internship in family practice medicine at Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and successfully completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Delaware Valley Medical Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Rushford began his career as a physician in the United States Air Force at Kelly Air Force Base in Texas.

He served as an orthopaedic surgeon at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan and at DavisMonthan Air Force Base in Arizona, where he was selected as commander for Surgical Services Flight.

He also served as Chief of the Medical Staff, Deputy Hospital Commander and orthopaedic surgeon at Spangdahlem Air Force Base in Germany. He was the Chief of the Medical Staff and an orthopaedic surgeon at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.

While serving in the Air Force, Dr. Rushford was awarded a Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal and Air Force Achievement Medal.

Dr Rushford is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Military officers Association of America, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Dr. Rushford and his wife, Monica, celebrated 29 years of marriage this year. They have two children, James and Heather. Dr. Rushford said he and his wife are looking forward to exploring the scenic Ozarks firsthand with their recently recued Great Dane mix "Alex."

Dr. Rushford joins Orthopaedic Surgeon David Denenny, MD, and Nurse Practitioner Shawna Middleton at the OMC Orthopaedic Clinic, located at 1609 Porter Wagoner Boulevard, in West Plains. For more information, contact the OMC Orthopaedic Clinic at 417-256-1745.

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Liberty elementary, junior high cross country team ends season Another outstanding season has come to an end for the Liberty Elementary and Middle School cross country teams. The high school boys have one race left in Reeds Spring before competing in districts at Willow Springs on Saturday, Nov. 1.

The high school boys competed at the Couch Meet on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Daylan Quinn took first and Luke Noble took second place during the race.

Wrapping up the season for the elementary and middle school runners were races at Summersville and Mtn. Grove. On Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Summersville Cross Country Meet, the elementary girls swept the top six places in the 1 mile race. Marley Kyle in first with a time of 6:39; Kenna Woolsey in second with a time of 6:55; Mia Wagner in third with a time of 6:56; Lydia Davis in fourth with a time of 7:01; Kayna Willbanks in fifth with a time of 7:15; Allison Woolsey in sixth with a time of 7:16 and Abby Woolsey in 8th with a time of 7:21.

Running the one mile for the elementary boys was Noah Hendricks in 12th with a time of 7:19 and Dallas Kyle II in 17th with a time of 7:48.

The junior high ran a 1.5 mile race with Anna Woolsey taking second place with a time of 10:43 and Elise Woolsey coming in third with a time of 10:54. For the junior high boys, Gabe McClellan came in sixth with a time of 10:50 and Nicholas Cooley took 7th with a time of 10:56.

The Eagles competed at the Mtn. Grove Cross Country Meet on Thursday, Oct. 16. In the elementary race which was a 1.5 mile race, the Lady Eagles competed against 60 runners. Marley Kyle took first with a time of

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Liberty Band Seniors honored

Darby Schwien, has been a member of the LHS band for the past 3 years. She is pictured above with her parents David and Wilma Schwien.

Cross Country - The Liberty elementary and junior high teams wrapped up their season Thursday in Mtn. Grove. Pictured above, Head Coach Dallas Kyle. Back row, Nicholas Cooley, Amanda Mantel, Elise Woolsey, Allison Woolsey and Gabe McClellan.

Front row, Kayna Willbanks, Anna Woolsey, Abby Woolsey, Marley Kyle, Kenna Woolsey, Mia Wagner and Lydia Davis. Kneeling, Dallas Kyle II and Noah Hendricks.

9:44; Kenna Woolsey took second with a time of 10:05; Mia Wagner took fourth with a time of 10:25; Lydia Davis took fifth with a time of 10:45; Kayna Willbanks took sixth with a time of 10:52; Aby Woolsey came in 17th with a time of 11:32 and Allison Woolsey claimed 19th with a time of 11:46.

Those top places gave the elementary team first place.

Liberty in first with 18 points; West Plains in second with 37 points and Mtn. Grove in third with 98 points. For the elementary boys, Dallas Kyle II came in 18th with a time of 11:39 and Noah Hendricks came in 20th with a time of 11:41.

Running a 1.5 mile race for the junior high girls and boys was Amanda Mantel in second place with a time of 9:54; Elise Woolsey in 11th with a time of 10:44; Anna Woolsey in 16th with a time of 10:57; Nicholas Cooley in 49th with a time of 11:17.21 and Gabe McClellan in 50th with a tme of 11:17.95.

Running in one of their last regular season meet, the

high school boys travelled to Humansville where Daylan Quinn took first with a time of 16:36 and Luke Noble took fifth with a time of 17:40.

"I think all of the Liberty elementary and junior high runners have done an awesome job this year. All of them have improved greatly from last year, and I am very proud of them. This sport rewards the hard workers, and we work very hard. I am happy with our success, but we have to realize we can never be satisfied with

being good enough to win a few meets here and there, we still have a very big goal we are working for," commented Head Coach Dallas Kyle. "Luke Noble and Daylan Quinn have also been tearing it up this season at the high school level. I hope everyone comes and watches them run at districts, on Nov. 1, at Willow Springs Municipal Golf Course. I haven't received official start times yet, but the races usually start around 10 a.m."

Alex Smith has been a member of the LHS band for the past 3 years. She is pictured above with her mom Debbie Smith.

Jess Mantel has been a member of the LHS band for the past 7 years. She is pictured above with her parents Rob and Shelly Mantel.

Liberty Eagles MS Football wrap up The Liberty Eagles 7th Liberty 40-Thayer 0 and 8th grade football Liberty 30-Willow Spring 6 just finished a successful Liberty 40-Salem 0 campaign. The 7th grade Liberty 38-Cabool 8 Eagles finished with a 8th grade record of 5-0 and the 8th Liberty 20-Ava 42 grade Eagles were 4-1. Both Liberty 26-Thayer 14 teams were cut short one Liberty 22-Willow Springs 6 game, with the rain out of Liberty 26-Salem 8 the Houston game.

Liberty 18-Cabool 0 7th grade The coaches would like Liberty 18-Ava 0 to thank the boys for their time and dedication. We would also like to thank the parents for their support and providing food for the boys on the away games.

Brendn Burks has been a member of the LHS band for the past 7 years. He is pictured above with his parents David and Melissa Burks.

Dusty Schulz has been a member of the LHS band for the past 7 years. He is pictured above with his parents Linda and Chris Higgins.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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Missouri waterfowl hunting forecast: Loads of ducks!

North American waterfowl continue to benefit from favorable nesting conditions in the north-central United States and Canada, according to surveys conducted during the summer. Meanwhile, habitat conditions in Missouri have set the stage for an excellent hunting season if weather continues to cooperate.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates this year’s total number of breeding ducks at 49.2 million. That is up 8 percent from last year, and 43 percent above the long-term average. Mallard numbers were estimated to be 10.9 million, similar to last year’s number and up 42 percent long-term. Longterm population trends for other popular duck species in this year’s survey include:

• Northern shoveler up 114 percent • Gadwalls up 102 percent • Redheads up 85 percent • Blue-winged teal up 75 percent • Green-winged teal up 69 percent • Widgeon up 20 percent •Canvasback up 18 percent • Northern pintail down 20 percent • Scaup down 8 percent Resource Scientist Andy Raedeke, with the Missouri Department of Conservation, says latesummer rains have been both a blessing and a curse, depending on location.

“On the bright side,” says Raedeke, “public and private wetlands that depend on water from high streams and rivers should be in good shape going into

Understanding new farm bill margin protection program topic of class in West Plains, Springfield, Hartville Dairy producers and others involved in the dairy industry are invited to attend their choice of upcoming informational workshops that will present details of the 2014 Farm Bill Dairy Margin Protection Program.

Topics presented at the meetings will include program details, how to use available decision tools to determine the level of program participation and question and answer time with University of Missouri Extension and USDA-FSA personnel.

Speakers at the event will include University of Missouri economists Joe Horner and Scott Brown as well as local USDA Farm Service agents. Scheduled meetings in southwest

Missouri are as follows: West Plains Workshop: Oct. 27, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Howell-Oregon Electric Coop 6327 U.S. 63 West Plains, Mo. Springfield Workshop: Oct. 28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Springfield, Mo. Hartville Workshop: Oct. 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Laclede Electric Meeting Room 5900 Hwy 5 Hartville, Mo. There is no charge to attend the workshops.

For more information contact one of MU Extension dairy specialists in southwest Missouri: Ted Probert at 417741-6134 and probertt@ missouri.edu or Reagan Bluel at 417-847-3161 and BluelRJ@missouri.edu

the fall. Similarly, pumping should not be an issue on most public and private wetlands. In some cases, the late summer rains provided an extra boost to moist soil plants and will contribute to excellent moist-soil seed production on many areas.”

However, he notes that in other locations the late summer rains caused flooding that reduced moist soil seed production and seed availability. He says the extent and duration of flooding at each wetland will determine if the flooding was beneficial or detrimental. The longer native plant seed remains underwater, the more it deteriorates.

Conservation Department wetlands in northwestern and southeastern Missouri are generally in good shape.

North-central Missouri will have abundant water, but some wetlands likely were negatively affected by late summer floods. The same holds true for north-east Missouri and the area around the Missouri-Mississippi river confluence.

Raedeke says late-season rains helped western Missouri wetlands, which had been in drought. Timely rains and migration events could produce excellent hunting at Four Rivers and Schell Osage conservation areas (CAs).

“Hunters will want to pay attention to river and reservoir levels throughout the fall,” says Raedeke.

“With the soil already saturated, it may not take much rain this fall to flood additional habitat and provide more hunting opportunities than we have in drier years.”

Managers of most public wetland areas around the state report conditions ranging from average to

Ozarks Fruit & Garden Review The Fall Color Show

by Marilyn Odneal Horticulture Adviser The recent rains may have put a damper on the developing fall color in south central Missouri, we still hope to see a lovely show before the leaves fall and winter ensues. Although there is still a lot of green – reds, oranges and yellows are definitely peeking through. The autumn actors’ performance may be difficult

to predict this year, but we always hope for a brilliant season finale.

So what is involved in the woody wardrobe change from green to colorful? In summer, leaves are green because of the pigment chlorophyll, important in photosynthesis – the process through which the plant synthesises its food (sugars) from sunlight, carbon dioxide and water. These sugars are the energy source

Fall Color - Even though there is still a lot of green in south central Missouri, we see hints of color here and there and hope for a glorious fall show. This redbud, located at the Missouri State University Ozark Arboretum at the State Fruit Experiment Station, has an interesting mix of green and yellow leaves contrasted by dark brown pods. (Photo provided to the Standard)

that fuels plant growth.

As the days shorten into fall green chlorophyll production slows down.

Shorter days signal the tree to build a separation layer at the base of each leaf, closing off the flow of water and nutrients into the leaf. As green chlorophyll declines, yellow and orange carotenoid pigments begin to show through. A second group of pigments – red and purple anthocyanins – develop in the cell sap in the leaf cells in late summer when sugars are broken down in bright light.

Fall color, therefore, is richer when days are bright, sunny and cool and when nights are cool but above freezing.

Look for early red fall color in sumacs, followed by maroon dogwoods and later the maples, ashes, oaks and hickories. Once we get a serious freeze, it’s curtains.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) posts weekly autumn color updates at their website http://mdc.mo.gov/ . They also have an informative video on how leaves change color. The MDC will keep you posted on the fall color show times and help you track your fall drive-in theater features. Enjoy!

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

excellent. Most areas have at least good conditions Updated information about hunting conditions at the Conservation Department’s managed wetlands is available at mdc. mo.gov/node/9627.

Weather is the final factor – and always a wild card – in determining waterfowl hunting success. The best waterfowl seasons have a series of cold fronts that push waves of new ducks into Missouri from farther north throughout the hunting season. The worstcase scenario is a strong, early-season cold front that pushes the ducks into Arkansas before Missouri hunters have much chance at them. Another less-thanideal possibility is a late fall, when ducks arrive late in one or more of Missouri’s three hunting zones and leave soon after.

Missouri’s waterfowl seasons are set to coincide with the average peak of migration in previous years.

This year’s season dates are: • North Zone: Youth season - Oct. 18-19, Regular season - Oct. 25- Dec. 23 • Middle Zone: Youth season – Oct. 25-26, Regular season - Nov. 1-Dec. 30 • South Zone: Youth season – Nov. 22-23, Regular season - Nov. 27Jan. 25 Whether these dates coincide with peak migrations and how long ducks and geese linger in the Show-Me State this year won’t be known until the

season is history.

Details of duck and goose hunting regulations are available in the 2014-2015 Waterfowl Hunting Digest, which is available wherever hunting permits are sold, at Conservation Department offices and nature centers, or online at www.mdc.

Recent heavy rains are hampering farmers’ efforts to harvest a bumper grain crop. As muddy fields dry, Missourians must race to draw grain from the fields and get it to market.

At the request of Richard Fordyce, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced that Missouri grain haulers will be allowed to haul corn, soybeans and other grain crops at heavier than normal weights.

Private and for-hire motor carriers may carry up to 10 percent more than their licensed weight; however, the heavier loads are not allowed to use interstate highways.

Overweight permits are not required for these slightly overweight loads.

All other traffic and motor carrier regulations that normally apply remain in place. This waiver is in effect immediately through midnight, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. While the waiver is in

effect, participating motor carriers are limited to: - A loaded, gross weight no greater than ten percent (10%) above the gross licensed weight of the commercial motor vehicle - Transportation only within the State of Missouri - Drivers must obey all posted bridge weight limits - When crossing a bridge, the driver must restrict the vehicle speed to no more than thirty miles per hour (30 mph) and must center the truck between two lanes of the bridge. The truck driver must yield to oncoming traffic, and - Travel on highways other than Missouri interstate highways. No overweight travel is allowed on Missouri interstate highways.

All travelers are advised to visit the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at www. modot.org for up-to-date road closure information.

For more information, call MoDOT Motor Carrier Services at 1-800-877-8499 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Central time.

Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 10/14/2014 Receipts: 2768 Last week: 4093 Year Ago: 3062 Compared to last week, feeder steers traded steady to 4.00 lower except for some 500 weights which were 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs were 2.00-4.00 lower with heavier weights steady to 3.00 higher. Yearling steers and heifers were not well tested. Demand was very good on a moderate supply. The supply consisted of 52 percent steers, 9 percent bulls and 39 percent heifers with near 28 percent of the offering weighing over 600 lbs.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 332.50-355.00; 350-400 lbs 320.00-345.00; 400-450 lbs 315.00-340.00; 450-500 lbs 287.50-295.00; 500-600 lbs 265.00-287.00; 600-700 lbs 242.50-261.00; 700-800 lbs 227.00-232.00.

Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 290.00-325.00;400-450 lbs 270.00-312.50; 450-500 lbs 250.00-285.00; 500-550 lbs 240.00-268.00; 550-600 lbs 235.00-267.00; 600-700 lbs 222.00-249.00;700-800 lbs 213.00-228.00; 800-900 lbs 207.00-217.50; Pkg 6 hd 1030 lbs 186.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 275.00-282.50; 400-500 lbs 235.00-262.50; 500-600 lbs 210.00-237.50; Few 683 lbs 200.00; Pkg 10 hd 1032 lbs 166.00. Large 1 600-700 lbs 234.00-245.00. Large 1-2 450-500 lbs 240.00-255.00; 500-600 lbs 230.00-252.50; 600-700 lbs 222.00-227.50.

Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 Pkg 11 hd 574 lbs 202.00; Pkg 9 hd 707 lbs 183.00.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 315.00-332.50; 300-350 lbs 320.00-345.00; 350-400 lbs

280.00-300.00; 400-500 lbs 255.00-280.00; 500-600 lbs 249.00-263.00; 600-700 lbs 235.00-242.00; 800-900 lbs 203.50-209.50.

Medium and Large 1-2 250-300 lbs 280.00-290.00, few 277 lbs thin fleshed 310.00; 300-350 lbs 275.00-310.00; 350-400 lbs 265.00-280.00; 400-500 lbs 240.00-255.00; 500-600 lbs 220.00-244.00;600-700 lbs 213.00-230.00; 700-750 lbs 212.00-214.00; Pkg 9 hd 872 lbs 198.00. Medium and Large 2 Pkg 4 hd 292 lbs 270.00; 300-350 lbs 240.00-270.00; 350-400 lbs 230.00-260.00; 450-500 lbs 228.00-242.50;500-600 lbs 212.50-225.00. Large 1 Few 435 lbs 250.00; 550-600 lbs 235.00-236.00. Large 1-2 Few 527 lbs 235.00; 550-600 lbs 210.00-227.50; 600-700 lbs 211.00-225.00.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 295.00-320.00; 400-450 lbs 302.50-325.00; 450-500 lbs 258.00-278.00; 500-600 lbs 245.00-260.00; 600-700 lbs 220.00-239.00.

Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 260.00-285.00; 400-450 lbs 275.00-297.50; 450-500 lbs 225.00-250.00;500-600 lbs 220.00-247.00; 600-700 lbs 212.50-229.00; 700-800 lbs 209.00-216.00.

Cow and Bull Auction Report for 10/15/2014 Receipts: 671 Last Week: 1051 Year Ago: 763 Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady. Demand was good on a moderate supply.

The supply consisted of 34 percent slaughter cows, 27 percent bred cows, 9 percent cow/calf pairs, 5 percent slaughter bulls, 7 percent stocker/feeder cows and18 percent calves.

Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Average Dressing High Dressing

Low Dressing Breaking 70-80 109.00115.00 114.00-125.00 100.00-108.00 Boning 80-85 107.00113.00 114.00-122.50 95.00-106.00 Lean 85-90 101.00110.00 110.00-122.00 85.00-101.50 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1085-1990 lbs average dressing 127.00135.00 per cwt, high dressing 135.00-147.00, low dressing 118.00-128.00.

Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 3-7 yr old 10651470 lb cows in2nd to 3rd stage 2000.00-2450.00 per head; short-solid to broken mouth965-1445 lb cows mostly in 2nd stage 1700.002150.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 2-7 yr old 9841435 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1700.00-2050.00 per head; Short-solid to broken mouth 986-1365 lb cows in 2nd to 3rd stage 1600.001850.00 per head. Medium 2 3 yr old to broken mouth 785-1070 lb cows in 1st to 3rd stage 1050.00-1500.00 per head.

Stocker and Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Open or unchecked cows and heiferettes, 1+ to 3 yrs 635-1460 lbs 122.50-197.50 per cwt;4-7 yrs 775-1540 lbs 117.00197.50 per cwt.

Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 2-7 yr old 940-1305 lb cows with 100-150 lb calves 2000.002350.00 per pair; Shortsolid to broken mouth 1150-1385 lb cows with 150-200 lb calves 1950.002400.00 per pair. Medium and Large 2 Few broken mouth 920-1068 lb cows with 125 lb calves 1650.001825.00 per pair. Large 1-2 Pkg 5 hd 7 yr to short-solid 1385 lb cows with 200 lb calves 2475.00 per pair.

mo.gov/node/5646/.

More detailed information about hunting conditions at state-owned wetlands is available at mdc.mo.gov/ node/9627. For information about this year’s duck and goose population surveys, see http://1.usa. gov/1ozPJVt.

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the benefits/consequences for some of the drivers. The school bus drivers voted amongst themselves 11-3 to do away with the insurance and get a raise. Nicholson recommended giving them half of the insurance as a raise which is roughly $247.33 a month. Board members questioned about possible increase in cost to the district but found

NOAA

El Niño, an oceanatmospheric phenomenon in the Tropical Pacific that affects global weather patterns, may still develop this winter.

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From Page One it would actually save the district $24,900 a year. The motion to approve the vote from the school bus drivers was made by board member Shelly Mantel, seconded by Beverly Denton with an all in favor.

Bids were received for the supply of wood chips for the biomass boiler for the year.

Smith Flooring of Mtn. View came in with a bid of $18

per ton and Foster Brothers of Auxvasse came in with a bid of $40.20 per ton. Board member Kevin Pruett made the motion to accept the bid from Smith Flooring, Earl Renegar seconded the motion with an all in favor from the board. Kent Smith abstained from the vote.

In other business, the board approved the consent agenda with a motion from

Early Renegar, seconded

by Kevin Pruett consisting of approval of minutes of the September 11 special and regular board meetings; approval of payment of bills for the month of October 2014 totaling $232,035.49; approval of staff resignations including Katy Shields, Superintendent's Secretary and Tiffiny Holloway, Mtn. View Elementary Night

Custodian; approval of the testing calendar for the 20142015 school year; approval of the Career Ladder applicants for the 2014-2015 school year; approval of the MSBA policy changes as presented by MSBA and approval for the English Language Learners Policies and Procedures Manual/ LAU Plan.

Payment of employees

related to board members including Lana Tharp for SE/ PD MV Travel; Shelly Mantel for BE Travel and Mtn. View Oil & Propane for OM LP Gas/PT Rotella. All payments were approved with Keith Tharp, Shelly Mantel and Earl Renegar abstaining.

Before entering into closed session the board heard building reports from area principals.

From Page One Climate Prediction Center forecasters announced on Oct. 9 that the ocean and atmospheric coupling necessary to declare an El

Niño has not yet happened, so they continued the El Niño Watch with a 67 percent chance of development by the end of the year. While strong

El Niño episodes often pull more moisture into California over the winter months, this El Niño is expected to be weak, offering little help.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Missouri is number seven in the nation with the number of women who are killed by their intimate or former intimate partners. Domestic violence affects everyone in some way, directly or indirectly. It could happen to your parents, your sister, your brother, your daughter,

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your son or your neighbor.

The effects cost taxpayers millions of dollars each year.

Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors that adults and adolescents use against their current or former intimate partners.

Domestic violence occurs in intimate relationships where the perpetrator and the victim are currently or previously have been dating, living together, married or divorced. They might have children in common or not.

The Agape House Inc. of Mountain View, Shelter

for Victims of Domestic Violence, offers numerous services including shelter, safety planning, 24-hour hotline services, residential and outreach services etc.

For more information please call the hotline at 417-9341811 or toll free at 1-800667-1811.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month - During a recent city council meeting, Patrick Reed, Mayor of the City of Mtn. View signed a proclamation proclaiming the month to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Pictured above at left are Tressa Price, Director at the Agape House in Mtn. View; Mayor Patrick Reed and Tom Poindexter with the Agape House. During the meeting the City of Mtn. View and the Mtn. View Police Department represented by Chief Jamie Perkins and Officer Wes Stuart (pictured at right) were presented with plaques in recognition of all they do for the Agape House. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

Mtn. View Garden Club hosts Daffodil Days at MVE

Daffodil Days - The Mtn. View Garden Club planted Daffodil bulbs with first grade students at Mtn. View Elementary on Wednesday, Oct. 15. This is the 16th year that the club has planted bulbs with first grade students.

The Daffodils can be seen in the Spring in front of Mtn. View Elementary. The Mountain View Garden Club is a member of the South Central District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and the Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)

The Precipitation Outlook favors above-average precipitation across the southern tier, from the southern half of California, across the Southwest, Southcentral, and Gulf Coast states, Florida, and along the eastern seaboard to Maine. Aboveaverage precipitation also is favored in southern Alaska and the Alaskan panhandle.

Below-average precipitation is favored in Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest.

Last year’s winter was exceptionally cold and snowy across most of the United States, east of the Rockies. A repeat of this extreme pattern is unlikely this year, although the Outlook does favor belowaverage temperatures in the south-central and southeastern states.

In addition, the Temperature Outlook favors warmer-thanaverage temperatures in the Western U.S., extending from the west coast through most of the inter-mountain west and across the U.S.-Canadian border through New York and New England, as well as Alaska and Hawaii.

The rest of the country falls into the “equal chance” category, meaning that there

is not a strong enough climate signal for these areas to make a prediction, so they have an equal chance for above-, near-, or below-normal temperatures and/or precipitation.

The U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook, updated today and valid through January, predicts drought removal or improvement in portions of California, the Central and Southern Plains, the desert Southwest, and portions of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Drought is likely to persist or intensify in portions of California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state. New drought development is likely in northeast Oregon, eastern Washington state, and small portions of Idaho and western Montana.

This seasonal outlook does not project where and when snowstorms may hit or provide total seasonal snowfall accumulations. Snow forecasts are dependent upon the strength and track of winter storms, which are generally not predictable more than a week in advance.

Whetstone Boys Ranch volunteer at House of Abigail

Volunteer Efforts - The Whetstone Boys Ranch recently volunteered their time and labor, partnering with the House of Abigail to complete a project which brings the nonprofit organization one step closer to opening its doors. The accomplishments that are made when we partner together for the betterment of the community are so much greater than what we can achieve alone. A special thank you to the boys and staff for their partnership and hard work. The House of Abigail is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping meet the needs of people in our community, including the areas of employment, life skills, and basic needs. (Photo provided to the Standard)

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