DORA FALCONS Headed to the MAKE HISTORY! zark County Class 1 Final 4! First time ever for Falcons basketball FRIDAY, MARCH 8 & team to play in state semifinals SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Times SEE PAGES 14-15

75¢ GAINESVILLE, Mo. www.ozarkcountytimes.coM Wednesday, MARCH 6, 2019 Search team perseveres despite grim circumstances to find fisherman’s body

By Sue Ann Jones, [email protected]

By water, land and air, in temperatures that sank into the single digits, a team of determined Ozark Countians and Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division personnel searched Saturday, Sunday and Monday for Mike Meidell, 52, of West Plains, who launched his fishing boat Friday onto Norfork Lake at Udall – and did Spring not return. MSHP officers found Meidell’s body and his overturned boat Monday morning on Bryant Creek about a half-mile north of Cook’s Landing, a Missouri Department forward of Conservation river access, according to an online MSHP drowning incident report. 2 a.m. The MSHP report says the accident occurred when the 2018 Lowe utility boat “side impacted” a debris pile in the stream, capsizing, and entrapping Meidell in the Sunday, debris pile, causing him to drown. The accident was investigated by MSHP Cpl. J. R. Roberts assisted by MSgt. B. D. Foster, Cpl. L. B. Monahan and Trooper C. P. March 10 Chatman. It was MSHP Troop G’s first drowning fatality of 2019. This week’s sheriff’s dispatch log (see page 12) shows that a call came in at 5:23 p.m. Saturday, March 2, saying Meidell hadn’t been heard from since Thursday, Voter when he had launched his boat onto Norfork Lake at Udall. (The Times was unable to confirm the date of Meidell’s departure to go fishing. Although the person who registration called the sheriff’s office on Saturday said he’d left on Thursday, members of the search team say a friend told them he’d had coffee with Meidell Friday morning, and deadline is Meidell had said he was going fishing later that day.) The sheriff’s dispatcher noted in the log that, at 8 p.m. Saturday, an attempt was today made to ping Meidell’s cell phone, but there was no response because it had been out of service too long. Today, March 6, is the Photo courtesy Todd Young Volunteer from Tecumseh and Bakersfield volunteer fire departments responded last day to register to vote with MSHP officers and Ozark County Sheriff Darrin Reed and deputies Saturday in the April 2 election. Ozark County Sheriff’s deputies, volunteer firefighters and first responders and Missouri State Highway Patrol evening to begin the search at Udall, where Meidell’s truck and trailer remained. The county clerk’s office “We didn’t know at all where he was. We were just looking everywhere,” Reed will be open until 5 p.m. Water Division troopers descended on Norfork Lake at today. Udall Saturday evening to look for a West Plains fisher- Absentee voting for man who had launched his boat there Friday – and See DROWNING, Page 13 the April 2 general didn’t come back. municipal election has begun. Registered voters in the Gainesville and Dora school districts, as Helping the helpers well as residents who live in northern Ozark County but vote in the Ava school district, should contact the Ozark County Clerk’s What if you called for help Office for the required absentee-voting applica- tion if they are unable to go to the polls on Election … and no one came? Day. Absentee ballots may then be voted by By. Jessi Dreckman mail or in person at the [email protected] clerk’s office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Editor’s note: Ozark County Times staff mem- through Friday through bers Jessi Dreckman and Sue Ann Jones con- Monday, April 1. tacted all 14 volunteer fire departments that For more information, serve Ozark County to gather information about contact the clerk’s office who they are, how they serve their communities at 417-679-3516. and what they need from the residents of their districts. This week’s report shares insights into six of Ozark County’s VFDs. The rest will be profiled in next week’s Times.

Imagine it’s 3 a.m. and you’re pulled from sleep by the smell of smoke. You jump out of bed, run into the living room and find yourself Copyright Ozark County Times surrounded by smoke and flames. You run out- side and dial 911, urgently calling for help. Now, imagine no one comes ... That terrifying scenario could be the reality in Ozark County and the surrounding rural areas in the not-to-distant future if the desperate state of some of the volunteer fire departments here Times photo/Jessi Dreckman doesn’t improve. Many of Ozark County’s Ken Burnett, one of the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department dispatchers, manages infor- VFDs are operating with bare-bones rosters mational and emergency calls, including all 911 calls in the county. In response to emer- these days as well as limited funding. Tasked gency calls, the dispatcher often “tones out” one or more of the county’s 14 volunteer fire with covering more than 755 square miles and departments, and those firefighters and first responders are frequently the first on scene, ahead of deputies and the Ozark County Ambulance. But many of those departments See VFDs, Page 16 have fewer than 10 trained personnel on their rosters, and sometimes no one is available to respond. Most departments say more volunteers are urgently needed. DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND Gainesville Classmates & Friends, Ozark County retirees COME HAVE LUNCH WITH US All Classes and Everyone Invited! MONDAY, MARCH 18 (every third Monday) • 1 pm Golden Corral • South Glenstone • Springfield, mO For more info call 417-719-4508 please come, as we always have a good time! Page 2 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Fourth and fifth elk poaching cases since 2011 MDC seeks information in elk poaching cases The Missouri Department of Conservation continues to seek information in the case of two adult elk shot Friday, Feb. 8, near the Log Yard area of Shannon County. One of the elk was a 10-year-old bull that was brought to Missouri from Kentucky in 2011. The other was an adult cow that was born in Missouri. Conservation agents note that no parts of either animal were removed. As is the case with most poaching incidents today, says MDC, these actions had nothing to do with providing meat for a family. “It appears these poachers simply wanted to shoot elk for fun or out of spite, and that’s abhorrent,” said MDC’s Protection Division chief Randy Doman. Doman said this marks the fifth known elk poaching incident since the elk population was restored in 2011. Elk poachings in the state also include an adult bull in December 2015, a two-month-old calf in August 2018 and a bull calf this past January. In the 2015 case, the poachers removed the bull’s antlers with a chainsaw and left it otherwise untouched in the woods where it fell. Doman said it’s important to note that poaching is not hunting, and poachers are not hunters. “These poaching incidents are ethically wrong and represent unacceptable moral con- duct,” he said. “We know Missourians care about conservation, wildlife and the laws that protect their wildlife resources. These actions don’t represent the values of Missourians and hunters here.” When elk restoration began in Missouri in 2011, one of the projected benefits was an increase in tourism to the Missouri Ozarks. Visitor surveys conducted at the two self- guided driving elk tours at Peck Ranch and Current River conservation areas determined the elk brought nearly $1.3 million in increased economic activity to the region in 2016. This data included regional economic impacts such as food, lodging and transport expenses of more than 11,000 visitors that toured these areas in 2016. “The restoration of elk is appreciated by many people, businesses and organizations in the area,” Doman said. “The citizens here take great pride in their hunting traditions and their wildlife resources. A healthy, growing elk population brings significant economic and cultural benefits to these communities, and the senseless waste of the people’s resources should not be tolerated.” MDC photo MDC announced in 2018 that plans for a limited elk hunting season may soon be forth- This is the carcass of a 10-year-old bull elk that was shot and left near the Log Yard coming. However, poaching cases may impact both elk tourism and the timing of an elk area of Shannon County. An adult cow elk was also shot and left in the area, hunting season. according to MDC. Anyone with information on this poaching case is asked to call Anyone with information that could help with this investigation is encouraged to call 1-573-226-3616, ext. 226, or Operation Game Thief at 1-800-392-1111. 573-226-3616, ext. 226, and leave a detailed message along with contact information. Or call the Operation Game Thief OGT hotline (1-800-392-1111), which is managed 24 hours a day and callers may remain anonymous. Rewards are available. For more information about elk in Missouri, visit MDC’s website at https://bit.ly/2EvwvDK.

J Highway bridge will close in 2020 during replacement The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the J Highway bridge over Lick Creek, about 3 miles south of Highway 160 in Ozark County, in 2020. The project is expected to be let in February 2020, and construction could begin as early as April 2020. When construction is underway, J Highway will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridge. It's expected the bridge will be closed to traffic for approximately three months during construction, weather permitting. Completion is anticipated in fall 2020. Maps, plans and other information prepared by MoDOT is available for public inspection and copying at MoDOT’s Regional Office at 3956 E. Main St. in Willow Springs. Anyone affected by this project may request that a public hearing be held in regard to the proposed improvements. Requests for a public hearing must be submitted in writing by March 20 to MoDOT district engineer Mark Shelton at P.O. Box 160, Sikeston, MO 63801. For more information, contact project manager Pete Berry, at 417-469-6242.

Spring Beef, Forage Conference set for March 14 at GHS The spring 2019 Beef and Forage Conference will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Gainesville High School. The event, co-sponsored by Missouri University Extension and Ozark County Soil & Water Conservation District, includes a meal catered by Antler Pizza. At the conference, Dr. Jared Decker, an assistant professor in the Animal Sciences Division at the University of Missouri, focusing on beef genetics and computational genomics, will discuss how the use of genetically superior bulls can improve profitability. Dr. Dale Blevins, professor emeritus in the Division of Plant Sciences at the University of Missouri, will discuss controlling “sage grass” with soil fertility. A meal, catered by The Antler, is included in the $20 per person registration fee. To register, call the Extension office in Gainesville, 679-3525. The registration deadline is March 12.

Polly Huddle returns to beauty shop Polly Huddle is returning to Michelle’s Shear Artistry beauty salon in Gainesville. Huddle, who stepped away from her long-time hairstyling career last year due to health challenges, will be rejoining owner Michelle Anderson and the other stylists at the salon beginning March 12, working Tuesdays and Fridays. For an appointment call 679-4141. Subscribe online at www.ozarkcountytimes.com west plains on the corner of hwy 63 celebrating 19 years and 160 in beautiful owned by the davis’s!!! auto world west plains, mo best prices and interest rates in tHe ozarks!!! 2005 chevy 2012 chevy 2010 gmc 2010 chevy 2009 chevy 1500 z-71 1500 ltz 1500 z-71 1500 4x4 1500 z-71

$13,988 $12,988 $11,988 $12,988 $12,988 leather, polished 20’s, 5.3l v8, must see! 4x4, all power, 5.3l v8 5.7l v8, 4x4, new tires, nice! 5.3l v8, new tires, bed cover, nice! very slick 4x4 5.3l v8, 4x4, new tires!

2012 gmc 2011 jeep 2011 toyota 2013 chevy 2009 buick acadia denali grand cherokee venza captiva enclave cxl

$15,988 $12,988 $11,988 $7,988 leather, quad seats, 3rd row, loaded $8,988 overland, leather, 4x4, v6, new tires 1 owner, v6, new tires local trade, all power, cheap payments up! awd! local trade, leather, sunroof, awd

20162014 chevyChevy 2017 gmc 2014 ford f-150 2018 chevy 1500 Silverado2500hd 2500 ltz HD yukon slt lariat high country 2017 ford f-150

$52,988$29,988 $38,988 $27,988 $45,988 $29,988 duramax, 4x4, heated & cooled leather, 6.2l v8, 4x4, roof & leather, only 9xxx miles, local trade, 5.0l v8, low miles, new tires 4x4, 3rd row, 5.3l v8, leather, very nice! 4x4, ecoboost, leather, new tires Local trade. 4x4.owner Duramax. demo Leather loaded. like new! & wheels cHeck out our website, westplainsautoworld.coM For More great deals! Hours: M-F 9aM-5pM • sat. 9aM-12pM 417-256-0605 FaMily owned & operated! Wednesday, March 6, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 3

BRIEFS TUMC hosts March 16 women’s prayer brunch This month’s women’s prayer brunch will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Theodosia United Methodist Church on Highway 160 in Theodosia. Inspirational speaker Jeanie Waters will talk about God’s grace. Door prizes will be awarded. The event is free, and all women are welcome, regardless of church affiliation. For more information call Shirley Brown, 417-712-3344, or the church, 417- 273-4312.

Retired teachers, school personnel meet March 12 The Douglas/Ozark County unit of the Missouri Retired Teachers and Personnel will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Pizza Hut in Ava. All retired teachers and school personnel are invited to attend. For more information, call 679-3712.

Above: Members of the Gainesville High School Fried chicken dinner is academic team Summit Conference champions for the sixth consecutive year, are, from left, Sunday at The Center (front) coach Michelle Pointer, Jaima DeVries, Aubrey Turingan, Abigail Milligan, Madison Trivitt; The Center in Gainesville will serve its next fried (back) Anastasia Goodson, Hunter Webb, Daniel chicken dinner fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Miller, Ben Pointer, assistant coach Sherry Sunday, March 10. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a deli- Uchtman. Not pictured: Hannah Carter. Right: cious meal while supporting The Center. The cost is $8 Hunter Webb, Abby Milligan and Ben Pointer for adults, $5 for children under age 10. The meal were named all-conference. includes beverage and dessert. Gainesville High School seniors will be serving the meal to earn tips that will go toward this year’s Projection Grad. GHS academic team earns sixth Amateur radio club consecutive conference title meets March 9 The Gainesville High was “not exactly comfort- Gainesville had a close win “They study hard and sacri- School Academic team won able” going into the confer- over Hartville in the semifi- fice a lot of Saturdays. If The Amateur Radio Club of the Ozarks (ARCO) will its sixth consecutive ence tournament. “We have nals, winning by 40, but it you see them, be sure to tell hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, Summit Conference cham- not had any competition then went on to defeat them how proud you are of at the Theodosia Village Hall on Highway 160 in pionship title Saturday, since Jan. 4 or so,” she said. Conway, 390-130, sealing them.” Theodosia. March. 2. “However, the team came its well-earned conference Hunter Webb, Abby Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each The team’s last two tour- through.” title with an exclamation Milligan and Ben Pointer month. All Hams or those interested in becoming one are naments were canceled due In the morning rounds, mark. were named all-conference, welcome to attend. For more information, contact Paul to weather, so without those the team was undefeated “These students work meaning they scored in the Hillhouse, vice president, KC0ACP, 417-255-6393. practice rounds, team advis- with wins over Mansfield, hard the entire school year top 10 individually. Other officers are Jan Hillhouse, secretary/treasurer, er Michelle Pointer said she Norwood and Fordland. for this team,” Pointer said. KC0BLT; and Dan Nichols, president, K0FD. Gainesville Med. Clinic offers free National forest seeks home test for colorectal cancer In observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month in (colon) cancer will be diagnosed this year in the U.S. volunteers for Resource March, Ozarks Medical Center’s family medicine clinics, Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer including the Gainesville clinic, is offering free home and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Advisory Committee screening tests. The test can provide early detection of men and women combined in the U.S. At the same time, bowel disorders such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, colorectal cancer is also the most preventable and treatable Mark Twain National Forest is recruiting individuals polyps, colitis, diverticulitis or fissures. type of cancer. The five-year survival rate for colorectal to be members of a Resource Advisory Committee The test is performed at home with no diet restrictions cancer found in its early stage is 90 percent, compared to 14 (RAC) that’s being established as required by the Secure and no handling of stool. Throughout March, those inter- percent for colorectal cancer found at more advanced stag- Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. ested may pick up a free test at the Gainesville clinic , 37 es. Recruitment ends on or about March 31. Medical Drive, off Highway 160 west of the Gainesville It is especially dangerous, according to the news release, The RAC will work to improve collaborative rela- business district. The test is also available at the other OMC because in its early stages, colon cancer does not normally tionships and provide recommendations to MTNF about clinics in Alton, Mammoth Spring / Thayer, Mountain have noticeable symptoms. For more information about project proposals with funding provided by the act. Grove, Mountain View and Winona as well as the OMC colon screening, please visit: www.ozarksmedicalcenter. The RAC will include 15 members appointed by the urgent care facility in West Plains. An OMC news release com/Colon. To schedule a screening colonoscopy, call secretary of agriculture following a review of brief announcing the free-test offer says the American Cancer OMC Internal Medicine, 417-257-5989, or OMC Surgical background information provided by the prospective Society estimates that more than 140,000 cases of colorectal Services, 417-255-9700. member. RAC members must reside within the state of Missouri. The goals is to have a bal- anced and diverse member- ship including individuals who are recreation users, members of environmental organizations, elected offi- cials, tribal representatives, Congratulations! school officials, timber industry, the public at large and other interest groups. Moving on to state Semifinals! Membership is voluntary. Those selected will serve a Dora four-year term that normally includes two or three meet- ings a year in a central loca- High School tion. Meetings usually last an hour or two. For more information, Falcons visit the Forest Service web- site, www.fs.usda.gov/main/ pts/specialprojects. Interested persons should contact Richard Hall, 573- 368-9286, or Laura Watts, 573-341-7471. An MTNF news release announcing the establish- ment of the RAC notes that Mark Twain National Forest is the largest public land We're Proud of You! manager in Missouri with Gainesville, MO 1.5 million acres in 29 24 Hour ATM 24 Bank-By-Phone 417-679-3321 Gainesville • Ava • Theodosia • Bakersfield 679-4955 or 1-800-632-3301 Missouri counties. The 1-800-248-5281 notice adds, “The National Theodosia, MO Forest’s goal is to continue 417-273-4245 to restore Missouri’s natural Bakersfield, MO communities and maintain a 417-284-3006 healthy and productive for- Member www.cbozarks.com Ava, MO est.” FDIC 417-683-4182 Page 4 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, March 6, 2019 OPINION LIFE IS SIMPLE by Jerry Crownover There’s just one problem...

According to historians, the era of the cowboy on horse- back ended when the 20th century rolled around. Westward expansion of the railroads, the introduction of barbed wire and the mechanization of modern farming methods all com- bined to make the profession obsolete. So they say. Fortunately, there are some cowboys still exist. I live just about halfway between two of the largest live- stock auction barns in the country. Every day, a person can go to either one and find real cowboys, atop their horses, driving cattle from the sales ring back to their assigned hold- ing pens all day and night. If you travel farther west to the feedlots of the high plains, you can also witness the real things – real cowboys – riding the pens each day in search of animals that need doctoring or sorting. Cowboys and their horses are also still needed on large ranches, processing facilities and, thankfully for me, not-so- big operations where the owners are getting old and need the skills and abilities of real cowboys three or four times per CAPITOL REPORT year. But even those few and specific needs for real cowboys by 155th District Representative Karla Eslinger could be coming to an end. Just last week, I read where one of the largest beef pro- Last week was very busy at the Capitol. Tuesday evening’s cessors in the country has ordered a fleet of mechanical Women Legislators’ fundraising event was a huge success as we robots to replace its crew of cowboys to move the animals raised enough to double the scholarship from the $500 to $1,000 within its facility. These three-wheeled robots are about the per congressional district. I encourage our high school educators to size and weight of a little smart car and are remotely con- share information about this great opportunity. Please use this link trolled by a person situated safely on a catwalk above the to access the scholarship application and additional information commotion below them. According to the PR director, the https://myscholarshipcentral.org. robots “will enable the animals to be moved less stressfully We perfected seven bills and sent eight bills to the Senate for and without danger to humans.” He also emphasized the fact consideration. The following is a summary of three bills moving on that the people operating the robots would still have to be to the Senate. For a complete listing of this week’s legislation very adept at understanding animal behavior and possess a please go to https://house.mo.gov/Session.aspx. great deal of “cow sense” in order to move everything along efficiently, inferring that they were going to retrain the cow- House members approve pro-life legislation (HB 126) boys to operate the robotic controls, which “resemble the HB 125 would prohibit physicians from performing an abortion thumb-controllers of a video game unit.” He added that after a fetal heartbeat or brain function is detected, which is typi- those cowboys, who were already skilled at playing video cally around six to eight weeks gestational age. games would certainly have an advantage in quickly learn- Because similar provisions have been struck down in other ing how to operate the robots. states, the bill contains additional clauses to protect the lives of the And now, Houston, we have a problem. unborn. Should the fetal heartbeat requirement not stand, Missouri Because I’ve used the same basic crew of cowboys on law would prohibit all abortions past 14 weeks gestational age. If my ranch for almost 20 years, I’ve gotten to know them that provision doesn’t stand, the bill would implement a “Pain- pretty well and consider them good friends, as well as tal- Capable” standard that would prohibit abortions past 18 weeks ented helpers. On their twice-yearly visits to my place, gestational age. The comprehensive ban on abortion would go into we’ve always swapped stories and kept each other up to date effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, or if on kids and families, and I’ve never once heard any of them changes are made at the federal level to empower states to further talk about playing video games for fun or relaxation. All of regulate abortion. The only exception to the abortion ban would be them are certainly smart enough to learn how to play a video in the case of a medical emergency. game…or fly a drone…or operate a robot. But if they do, I’d The sponsor of the bill told his colleagues that Missouri is not bet a day’s pay that none of them are very good at operating like states such as New York and Virginia, which have loosened the little, hand-held control pad. restrictions on late-term abortions. He said, “We’re not for late- Because these guys have spent a lifetime riding their term abortions. We’re not for unrestricted abortions. I think here in horses and roping wild critters, most of them are missing at Missouri we know that life is precious. We know that we want to least one of their thumbs. give women, men and young people the choice – the choice to Copyright 2019 (c) Jerry Crownover live.”

House approves legislation to curb opioid epidemic (HB 239) House members came together in bipartisan fashion this week Rep. Karla Eslinger and ELECTED OFFICIALS to approve this legislation that would make it a felony to possess Ozark Countian Tali Rose or distribute the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl and certain date- Sen. Mike Cunningham rape drugs. 33rd Missouri Senate Dist. The measure would make it a first- or second-degree felony to possess or traffic fentanyl — which can be up to 50 201 W. Capitol Ave., Rm. 331, Jefferson City, MO 65101 times more powerful than heroin — and derivatives such as the even more powerful carfentanil. Penalties range from Phone: 573-751-1882 E-mail: [email protected] three years to life in prison, depending on the amount of the drug involved. The legislation would not apply to people with prescriptions for fentanyl. Rep. KARLA ESLINGER According to data from Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, more than 950 people died of opioid 155th Missouri House District overdoses in 2017 in Missouri. Fentanyl is particularly dangerous because the equivalent of four grains of salt could kill 201 W. Capitol Ave., Rm 310, Jefferson City, MO 65101 someone. Abuse of fentanyl has steadily increased between 2013 and 2017, and doctors have said many people are being Phone: 573-751-2042 treated in emergency rooms because they took heroin mixed with fentanyl. E-mail: [email protected] I agree with the sponsor’s comments, “The opioid epidemic has been something that has plagued every town (and) every city across this state and across our nation. We’re finding ways to combat the opioid epidemic and the very pow- U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt erful drug of fentanyl.” 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC Supporters note that fentanyl traffickers have been prosecuted under current laws because the drug is often mixed 20510 with other opioids, such as heroin. They say it’s important to add fentanyl to the state’s drug-trafficking laws because Phone: 202-224-5721 it’s now being sold on its own. That’s left a loophole for distributors selling pure fentanyl to lower-level drug traffickers, Springfield Office: who then can mix it with other drugs and sell it to individuals. 2740-B E. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804 The legislation also would make it a felony to possess or traffic the date-rape drugs GHB and the drug commonly Phone: 417- 877-7814 website: blunt.senate.gov known as Rohypnol. The sponsor of the provision told her col- leagues, “If we’re going to take a hard stance on human trafficking, U.S. Sen. JOSH HAWLEY Ozark County it needs to include these substances.” B40A Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Fast-Track legislation heads to Senate (HB 225) Phone: 202-224-6154 imes The Fast-Track legislation that I mentioned in an earlier report is T Jason Smith 8th Congressional District now headed to the Senate. This legislation is meant to put thousands www.ozarkcountytimes.com of Missourians on a fast track to develop the skills they need to 2230 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC Norene Prososki ...... Publisher obtain good-paying jobs. The bill would create a new state financial 20515 Sue Ann Luna Jones ...... Editor aid program to address workforce needs by encouraging adults to Phone: 202-225-4404 Jennifer Yarger . . . . . Advertising Manager pursue an industry-recognized credential in an area designated as Fax: 202-226-0326 Jessi Dreckman . . . . Graphic Designer/Reporter high need. Website: jasonsmith.house.gov The bill’s sponsor noted that Missouri has the seventh most diver- Rolla Office (USPS No. 416-680) 83A South Bishop Ave. Rolla, MO 65401 sified economy and ranks among the top 10 states in high school Phone: 573-364-2455 P.O. Box 188, Gainesville, MO 65655 graduation rates but lags in postsecondary degree or credential Phone: (417) 679-4641 • Fax: (417) 679-3423 Fax: 573-364-1053 News: [email protected] attainment. She noted that around 755,000 Missourians have some Circulation: [email protected] college experience but no degree, meaning there are thousands of Advertising: [email protected] individuals who could take advantage of the innovative Fast-Track program. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Ozark and adjoining Missouri counties $15 - 3 months; $20 - 6 months; $30 -12 months. All other Missouri The goal of Fast-Track is to provide community colleges, tech Counties $15.15 - 3 months; $23.70 - 6 months; $37 - 12 months. (All schools and universities with the means to equip students for the rates include Missouri sales tax.) Outside Missouri $25 - 3 months; $30 high-paying, high-demand jobs of the future. It is designed to open hare your - 6 months; $45 - 12 months. e-Edition $20 - 12 months. up higher education opportunities for hard-working, middle-class S A weekly newspaper published every Wednesday in Gainesville, Mo. Entered as second class matter November 2, 1906 - at the post office at families looking for a boost to pursue their dreams. It is also meant Gainesville, Mo., under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Periodicals to help Missouri businesses find workers with the training needed to opinions class postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Gainesville, MO 65655. fill their workforce demands. Postmaster: send address corrections to Ozark County Times, P.O. Box Before receiving final approval from the House, members The Ozark County Times welcomes comments from readers. 188, Gainesville, MO 65655. The publisher reserves the right in sole discretion to edit, classify or reject approved an amendment to place a three-year sunset on the program. To be published, letters must be limited to 300 words, signed and any advertising copy submitted by an advertiser. The program could be reauthorized by the legislature. include an address and daytime phone number. We reserve the Publishers Liability for Error: The publishers shall not be liable for right to edit any letter, and letters are accepted at the editor’s slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an An Ozark County visitor discretion. Anonymous letters and unsigned letters will not be advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions in connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the As always it is so nice when friends from home visit the Capitol. printed. advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid This week Tali Rose stopped in for Advocacy Day with the National • Mail: Letter to the Editor, Ozark County Times, P.O. Box for the advertisement. Indemnification: The advertiser and/or advertis- Association of Social Workers. I am sure her parents, Randy and 188, Gainesville, MO 65655 ing agency agrees to defend and indemnify the publisher against any and Paula Rose of Gainesville, are super proud of their professional, • Fax: 417-679-3423 all liability, loss or expenses arising from claims of libel, unfair competi- tion, unfair trade practices, infringement of trademarks, copyrights, trade articulate and dedicated daughter. Tali, a student at Southwest • E-mail:[email protected] names, patents or proprietary rights or violations of rights of privacy Baptist University, is such a joy! from the publication of the advertiser’s advertisement. Thank you for the privilege to be of service. It is an honor to serve Number 10 Volume 136 the 155th District. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 5

Ozark Countians named to the Drury dean’s list Frontier Baptist to host men’s Seven Ozark Countians were recently named to Drury University’s dean’s list, indicating that they earned a grade point prayer breakfast Saturday average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours during the fall 2018 semester. The monthly men’s prayer breakfast will be held at 9 These Ozark Countians were named to the DU day school dean’s list: Lauren Inman of Dora, a Dora High School a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Frontier Baptist Church in graduate, and Kaylee Dimirsky of Wasola, an Ava High School graduate. Pontiac. These Ozark Countians were named to the DU evening school dean’s list: Alexis Collins of Dora, a Mountain Grove Pastor Bruce DeWeese invites all area men to attend. The High School graduate; Debra Jeckstadt of Gainesville, a Gainesville High School graduate; Deanna Rowland of Gainesville church is County Road 609 in Pontiac. (no high school named); Victoria Brantingham of Noble, a Gainesville High School graduate; and Tela Ware of Thornfield, a Lutie High School graduate.

COURT RECORDS

The following criminal cases, traffic/municipal tickets failure to wear a properly adjusted/fastened safety belt. Jeremiah Allen Love, Caulfield, driver/front seat pas- and infractions were filed in Ozark County court between MSHP. senger failure to wear a properly fastened safety belt. Tuesday, Feb. 5, and Thursday, Feb. 28. All those charged Hannah Marie Collins, Noble, failure to drive on the MSHP. are presumed innocent pending final court action. right half of the roadway when the roadway is of sufficient Daniel Eric Johnson, Gainesville, failure to display width. MSHP. plates on a motor vehicle or trailer and operating a motor Dylan Michael Burke, Gainesville, operating a motor Jacob Lee Armstrong Church, Gainesville, driving vehicle without properly equipping bumpers. MSHP. vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an with a revoked or suspended license. MSHP. Boyd J. Hill, Ava, owner/operator of a motor vehicle accident. Christopher Casteel, Birch Tree, possession of a con- without maintaining financial responsibility (motor vehicle Cameron Lee Cofer, Theodosia, owner/operator of a trolled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/ required to be registered). MSHP. motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility synthetic cannabinoid. MSHP. Erica Marie Morgan, Ava, owner/operator of a motor (motor vehicle required to be registered), failure to register Brian Dunaway, Theodosia, owner/operator of a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility (motor a motor vehicle and exceeding posted speed limit by 6 to 10 vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility (motor vehicle required to be registered). MSHP. miles per hour. MSHP. vehicle required to be registered). MSHP. Matracia Nichole Friend, Pineville, driver/front seat Robert Brian Means, Mountain Home, Ark., operator Misty Dawn Mellos, Pontiac, owner/operator of a motor passenger failure to wear a properly fastened safety belt. of a motor vehicle owned by another knowing the owner of vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility (motor MSHP. the vehicle has not maintained financial responsibility and vehicle required to be registered). MSHP. Levi Vraig Taliaferro, Springfield, exceeded posted exceeding posted speed limit by 1 to 5 miles per hour. Bradley Dalton Phariss, Chickasha, Oklahoma, owner/ speed limit by 16 to 19 miles per hour. MSHP. MSHP. operator of a motor vehicle without maintaining financial Tiffany Marie Skinner, Gainesville, failure to display Dustin T. Souder, Brixey, operator of a motor vehicle responsibility (motor vehicle required to be registered). plates on a motor vehicle. MSHP. owned by another knowing the owner of the vehicle has not MSHP. Angie K. Tabor, Gainesville, driver/front seat passenger maintained financial responsibility. MSHP. Matthew Allen Dunn, Gainesville, owner/operator of a failure to wear a properly fastened safety belt. MSHP. Robby Barnett, Gainesville, driver/front seat passenger motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility Andrew Zeph Fienhold, Bakersfield, owner/operator of failure to wear a properly adjusted/fastened safety belt. (motor vehicle required to be registered). MSHP. a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility MSHP. Stephen Lee Johnson, Thornfield, operator of a motor (motor vehicle required to be registered) and failure to stop Ryan Shayne Reel, Springfield, driver/front seat pas- vehicle owned by another knowing the owner of the vehicle at a stop sign. MSHP. senger failure to wear a properly adjusted/fastened safety has not maintained financial responsibility and failure to Casey A. Lebarge, Long Grove, Iowa, operating a belt. MSHP. register a motor vehicle. MSHP. vehicle on a highway without a valid license. MSHP. Raul Lopez Maldonado, Rowland Heights, California, William Duane Wadkins, Bakersfield, driver failure to Joseph A. Luffman, Theodosia, driving with a revoked operating a motor vehicle with vision-reducing material secure a child under 80 pounds or more or over 4-foot or suspended license and possession of marijuana/synthetic applied to the windshield/excess vision-reducing material 9-inches tall in a safety belt. MSHP. cannabinoid and failure to display plates on a motor vehi- applied to a side window. MSHP. Dennis E. Jonas, Gainesville, displayed/possessed cle. MSHP. Rodger Hickerson, Zanoni, driver/front seat passenger motor vehicle plates of another person. MSHP. Commissioners consider BIRTH Sue Bushong Benefit 1 cent metered utility tax All proceeds will benefit Sue Bushong to help with medical expenses The Ozark County general revenue fund.” county is the $139,000 sala- Commissioners are consid- If the commission opts to ry required since the voters ering implementing a 1 per- collect 2 cents sales tax per elected several years ago to cent tax on metered domes- $100 in metered utilities, the switch from a part-time to a tic utilities including pro- additional income “will be full-time prosecuting attor- pane, electricity and – for split between the general ney, Turner said. those on municipal water revenue fund and law “I don’t think people systems rather than private enforcement – the Ozark realized what it was going to wells – water. If enacted, the County Sheriff ’s cost to have a full-time pros- tax would add $1 for every Department,” Turner said. ecutor,” he said. “The salary Fundraising tournament $100 of propane, electricity The additional revenue is is set by the state – but it’s Holten metered water purchased by needed, the commissioners not paid by the state.” Saturday, March 9 residents inside the county. say. “Even if sales tax is flat, Like Ozark County, Patrick It would not apply to tele- bills are not,”said Ozark Douglas County has a full- The Center • Highway 5 N • Gainesville phones or cell phones. County Clerk Brian Wise, time prosecutor, Turner said, Food will be served at 5 p.m. According to Missouri adding that the county is but Howell County has a Nash Auction starts at 6 p.m. Statute 144.032, counties or operating “paycheck to pay- part-time prosecuting attor- Dalton and Sarah Jo Tournament starts at 7 p.m. cities may impose sales tax check.” ney. Nash of Gainesville are the on utilities by passing an “The way the cash flow The county also collects parents of a baby boy, Tournament details: ordinance. The tax does not is, a lot comes in later, but property taxes, but about 88 Holten Patrick Nash, born $20 entry fee; please call ahead with payment. require local voter approval. bills come in monthly. percent of that income goes Jan. 5, 2019, at Baxter Your $20 fee reserves your spot. Ozark County’s current Everything from paper clips to the schools, Turner said. Regional Medical Center in Limit - 50 players. utilties sales tax was enacted and office supplies to sher- If enacted, the commis- Mountain Home, Arkansas. by ordinance in 2013. iff’s vehicles and motor sioners estimate the tax on He weighed 5 pounds 12 Dinner details: Income from the tax helped graders goes up every year. metered utilities would ounces and was 19 inches Fish and pulled pork with all the fixin’s. the county weather expenses Our sales tax income has bring in an additional long. Served by donation. Carry out available. Dinner is associated with the historic been pretty flat the last few $80,000 annually. His big brother is open to everyone, not just tournament players. 2017 flooding, commission- years, and Ozark County Although they have the Hayden Nash, 2. ers said. lives on sales tax.” power to enact the utility tax Grandparents are Jerry The additional 1 cent tax Although the county has at any time, the commis- and Sherry Henning of For more information call: on metered utilities that the managed to keep a balanced sioners hope to get Ozark Bradleyville, Mitch and Lana Bushong: 417-989-9344 • Jeff Nash: 417-257-4864 commission is now consid- budget, the commissioners Countians on board, and Shelly Verkler of The Valbrachts: Pete: 417-337-4002 • Angela: 417-546-8796 ering “is not reallyLARGE a new have LIVING serious concerns ESTATE about they’re AUCTION seeking public input Gainesville and the late additional tax,” said Turner. being able to keep up with on the issue as they continue Todd Nash. Linda Hannaford: 417-543-3359 “Those metered utilities rising costs in the future to consider the possibility. were always subject to sales while sales tax revenue stag- Those wishing to share their tax. We had just chosen not nates. Turner said that, when questions or comments can to collect it. We canPUBLIC choose AUCTIONa deputy left the sheriff’s attend a weekly meeting at 9 to tax metered services or department- - last RAIN year, OR Reed SHINEa.m. Mondays. - - Or they can not. We currently tax 1 cent decided not to fill the vacan- contact the commissioners’ 205 Washington Ave., West Plains, Missouri Saturday, March 2, 2019 • 10:00 aM 417-256-9191 www.westplainsdailyquill.net on utilities, and theLocation: income 13618 State Routecy due WEST toPLAINS, financial MO concerns office at 417-679-4096. Directions: From West Plains Hwy. 63 Bypass, take Hwy. 17 Owner: Living Estate of Pam Caraway is split between theSouth 14.2Road miles to & auction. Watchand for budgetaryHaskins Auction Signs. restrictions. Bridge Department andSHOP the EQUIPMENTAnother • TOOLS challenge forANTIQUE the FURNITURE • COLLECTIBLES Planer • Table Saw • Band Saw • Troy Bilt 2800 PSI Washer, new in box • 150 To be refinished or repaired PSI Air Compressor • Stand Grinder • Bench Grinders • Metal Shelving •135 Many Wooden Ladder Kitchen Chairs • Gate Leg Drop Leaf Tables • 3 pc. AMERICAN SMALL FARM PSI Air Compressor • Craftsman Tool Chests • Shop Vacs • Stand Rollers • Sattee Suite • Furniture Parts • High Boy Chest w/Lamp Stands • Organ • Work Tables on Casters • Near New Rigid Power Saw w/Stand • Portable Wood Hutch • Marble Top Chest • Ornate 9 Chest • Vanity • Lots of Other LARGEPower ToolsLIVING • Shop Stools • Levels •Small Hand ToolsESTATE •12” Miter Saws • AUCTIONLAWN • GARDEN Bench Vises • Metal Chop Saw • Nut & Bolt Cabinet • Lot of other CONFERENCE Husqvarna Kohler 23 hp, 46” Cut, Zero Turn Lawn Tractor • Wheel Trimmer • Mantis Triller • Lawn & Garden Tools • Gas Leaf Blowers • Lots of Other • GUNS • March 19-20, 2019 Marlin Mod. 60 Tube Fed, Semi Automatic Rifle, Near New • Glock 9mm Pistol, Near New •• Notice- Out of state handgun buyers must provide copy of FFL. West Plains Civic Center | West Plains, Missouri USA OUTDOOR • MISC. ITEMS Join us for a conference sharing instruction on how to contribute to your regional food supply using 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup (Hemi Eng.) • 1950 Pickup (for parts) • 1954 whatever land resources are available to you. Whether that's a backyard garden area or 100 acres, get PUBLICAUCTIONFord Pickup (for parts) • Misc. Vehicle Parts • Wheel Barrow • Assorted the information you need to start producing local foods your way. - - RAIN OR LumberSHINE Incl. Black Walnut, Elm, - Cedar - and Oak • 18’ & 8’ Step Ladders and 24’ Ext. Ladder • Loading Ramps • Yard Ornaments • Metal Swing Planter • Wooden Hog Feeder • Iron Wheel Wagon • Folding Tables • Window Air SaturdayLiving, M archestate of 2, Pam 2019 ConditionersCaraway • Lots• of Brick10:00 • Water Tank • Tarp • Patioa FurnitureM • Kenmore Early Bird Registration $60, Includes lunch both days BB Grill • Propane Mr Heater • Handicap Scooter • Handicap Scooter Carrrier Location: 13618 State Route WEST PLAINS, MO • Lots of Christmas Decorations • Elect. Concrete Mixer • 12 Laying Hens • Groups of 5 or more $45 each. Prices good through March 5, 2019 Directions: From West Plains Hwy. 63 Bypass, take Hwy. 17 Owner: LivingSmall HenEstate House • Metal Porchof Ramp Pam • Horse Drawn Caraway Dump Rake • Metal South 14.2Directions: miles to auction. FromWatch for WestHaskins AuctionPlains Signs. Hwy. 63 Bypass, takeSanta Claus Hwy. • Lots of 17Other South 14.2 miles to Price increases to $75 and $55 for groups of 5 or more starting March 6, 2019 auction.SHOP Watch EQUIPMENT for Haskins • TOOLS Auction Signs. ANTIQUE FURNITURE • COLLECTIBLES Special pricing for veterans and students with ID Planer • Table Saw • Band Saw • Troy Bilt 2800 PSI Washer, new in box • 150 To be refinished or repaired PSI Air Compressor • Stand Grinder • Bench Grinders • Metal Shelving •135 Many Wooden Ladder Kitchen Chairs • Gate Leg Drop Leaf Tables • 3 pc. PSI Air Compressor • Craftsman Tool Chests • Shop Vacs • Stand Rollers • Sattee Suite • Furniture Parts • High Boy Chest w/Lamp Stands • Organ • Conference Topics: Work Tables on Casters • Near New Rigid Power Saw w/Stand • Portable Wood Hutch • Marble Top Chest • Ornate 9 Chest • Vanity • Lots of Other Featured Speakers Power ToolsHUGE • Shop Stools • Levels number •Small Hand Tools •12” Miterof Saws antiques/collectibles! • Bench Vises • Metal Chop Saw • Nut & Bolt Cabinet • Lot of other LAWN • GARDEN Headliner: Teddy Gentry, Husqvarna Kohler 23 hp, 46” Cut, Zero Turn Lawn Tractor • Wheel Trimmer •  Beginning Farming Certification 10’ Country Music Legend and Cattle Breeder Mantis Triller • Lawn & Garden Tools • Gas Leaf Blowers • Lots of Other SINGLESat., AXLE March 9, 2019 • 10 a.m. Classes Teddy Gentry, bass player for the • GUNS •  Small antiques/collectibles: Wooden Butter churn • Wooden Egg Crate • Cowhide Rug • Wicker Baby Stroller • Many Cattle Farming legendary country music group BOX TRAILER, Marlin Mod. 60 Tube Fed, Semi Automatic Rifle, Near New • Glock 9mm Pistol, ALABAMA, developed his own breed Swords • Cast Iron Bath Tub • Singer Treadle Sewing MachinesNear New• Large •• Notice- School Out ofbell state • Rarehandgun Antique buyers Coppermust provide Turn co py(two of FFL.  Growing Elderberries of cattle (South Poll) in 1989 at Bent spigots) • More! NEAR NEW  Small Ruminates Tree Farms near Fort Payne, AL. Gentry will share his insights Appliances: Whirlpool Stack Washer & Dryer (near new) • Small Glass DoorOUTDOOR Cooler • Whirlpool • MISC. Washer ITEMSand Dryer • More! 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup (Hemi Eng.) • 1950 Pickup (for parts) • 1954  Homesteading 101 into breeding cattle to fit environmental conditions along with Antique/collectable furniture: 1890 French Wall Unit • Church Pew • Iron Baby Bed • Ornate Oak Chest with Bevel Mir- Ford Pickup (for parts) • Misc. Vehicle Parts • Wheel Barrow • Assorted  how grazing management has benefitted his beef cattle SEWING ITEMS • CRAFT Lumber Incl. Black Walnut, Elm, Cedar and Oak • 18’ & 8’ Step Ladders and Pigs and Chickens ror • Secretary BookcaseJanome Surger • Ornate • Janome Dresser Embroidery •Machine Lots of• Janome Wicker Coverlock Furniture Machine • More! operation. South Poll cattle are known for their efficient size, 24’ Ext. Ladder • Loading Ramps • Yard Ornaments • Metal Swing Planter Two• Commercial 8 pl setting Consew Sewingof Franciscan Machine • Feather Apple Weight & SewingIvy China Machine • w/Crock Butter Churns • Rare Antique Carousel Horse  High Tunnels Intro/Intermediate Glassware/Etc: • Wooden Hog Feeder • Iron Wheel Wagon • Folding Tables • Window Air fertility and longevity. Tricycle • East GermanyCase • Hand Hummel Cranked Singer Figurine Sewing Collection Machine • Dress • DepressionForm • Large Amount and Pyrex Ware.  of Material • Gravity Set Iron • Craft Book & Paints • Wood IroningConditioners Board • • Lots of Brick • Water Tank • Tarp • Patio Furniture • Kenmore Beekeeping Lots of Sewing Notions • Thread Cabinet • Other BB Grill • Propane Mr Heater • Handicap Scooter • Handicap Scooter Carrrier • Lots of Christmas Decorations • Elect. Concrete Mixer • 12 Laying Hens •  Growing Cut Flowers Ellen Polishuk, Farmer and Author REALSmall ESTATE Hen House • ESTATE • Metal • FARM Porch & B USINESSRamp • HorseLIQUIDATIONS Drawn Dump Rake • Metal  Intro to Hydroponics/Greenhouses MOSanta Lic. 0112 Claus • Lots of Other AR Lic. 1059 Ellen is a farmer and author of the newly released  Farm Profits and Efficiency book “Start Your Farm.” Ellen has made her living See full listing  And much more! growing and selling vegetables for over 20 years. She has vast experience managing workers, using all kinds of tractors and equipment, and employing multitudes of organic practices to Col. Warren Taylor Auctioneer turn soil, sunlight and water into food. and over 125 Sponsorship Available! 417-679-4997417-679-4997 Gainesville, MO 417-926-5780 www.haskinsauctions.com • [email protected] 10’ 417-254-4446417-257-4446 C ELLCELL 417-766-5781 CELL photos at TERMS: Cash or approved check. CONDITIONS: I.D. required to register, items sold as is, no SINGLE AXLEAuctioneer’s note: warranty. Nothing loaded or removed until paid for in full. Announcements made day of sale Visit our website for agenda and topics Very Clean, high quality take precedence over any printed material. Auction service, employees, and/or owners are not www.AmericanSmallFarm.com/conference | 417.293.0590 | @AmericanSmallFarm BOX haskinsauctions.com! TRAILER, responsible for accidents. Concessions and porta-potty available. merchandise. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution NEAR NEWThanks, David & Warren • BUYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ALWAYS INSPECT MERCHANDISE PRIOR TO BIDDING •

SEWING ITEMS • CRAFT Janome Surger • Janome Embroidery Machine • Janome Coverlock Machine • Commercial Consew Sewing Machine • Feather Weight Sewing Machine w/ Case • Hand Cranked Singer Sewing Machine • Dress Form • Large Amount of Material • Gravity Set Iron • Craft Book & Paints • Wood Ironing Board • Lots of Sewing Notions • Thread Cabinet • Other

REAL ESTATE • ESTATE • FARM & BUSINESS LIQUIDATIONS MO Lic. 0112 AR Lic. 1059

Col. Warren Taylor Auctioneer 417-679-4997 Gainesville, MO 417-926-5780 www.haskinsauctions.com • [email protected] 417-254-4446 CELL 417-766-5781 CELL TERMS: Cash or approved check. CONDITIONS: I.D. required to register, items sold as is, no Auctioneer’s note: warranty. Nothing loaded or removed until paid for in full. Announcements made day of sale Very Clean, high quality take precedence over any printed material. Auction service, employees, and/or owners are not merchandise. responsible for accidents. Concessions and porta-potty available. Thanks, David & Warren • BUYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ALWAYS INSPECT MERCHANDISE PRIOR TO BIDDING • Page 6 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, March 6, 2019

TIMES PAST compiled by Mary Ruth Luna Sparks

These two Ozark County stores at Longrun were photographed by Milligan Grocery Co. sales rep Orval Jernigan in 1946-47, a winter when he photographed all the stores in Ozark and Douglas county that he called upon. Left: James L. Bryan store. Right: J. R. Silvey store. A 1944 item in this week’s Times Past, below, reports that Longrun postmaster James Rambo had died suddenly. Longrun native H. K. Silvey, grandson of J. R. Silvey, told the Times Tuesday that, for a while, the Longrun post office operated out of the Bryan store, but he isn’t sure if it was there when Rambo was postmaster.

Ozark County Times He moved from Kentucky to this county about 60 years stationed at Gulfport, Miss., came in Friday, and he and March 7, 1919 ago, settling on the farm on which his son, Sigel, now Mrs. Stevens are spending a visit with relatives here. Notice to Telephone Patrons: I have purchased and now resides, near Caney. ... Misses Alice Souder and Beulah Surguine of Almartha, have charge of the Central Office and am willing to give you He is survived by a wife, four daughters and three sons. who are employed at the North American Aviation plant in good phone service, but I cannot do this unless its country Kansas City, have gone to Mobile, Ala., and other points lines are kept in better repair. You know not when you may March 8, 1934 south on a three-weeks vacation. need a doctor or something of the kind. ... Yours truly, Mrs. Mrs. Claude Williams, who had come to the Homer Ode Upton of Isabella, who has been employed at St. A. R. Oxendine. Mahan home, in the south edge of town 10 days or so ago, to Joseph for some time is here on a visit with home folks. His Last Saturday was the banner egg day for this city. assist in taking care of her mother, Mrs. Sallie Scott, who is son Doyne W. Upton S 2-c [hard to read] of Farragut, Idaho, Farmers brought in and sold to our merchants more than ill with pneumonia, contracted the disease herself and died is here on a 15-day furlough. Both were greeting friends a thousand dozen eggs that day. The price received was 35 Tuesday morning. Mr. Williams also contracted the disease here Monday. [Editor’s note: See Doyn Upton’s obituary on cents per dozen. About $350, a nice little revenue for our while waiting on his wife and is now ill with pneumonia at page 8 of this week’s Times.] farmer folks. the Mahan home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday S. F. Amyx, our Ford agent, returned from West Plains for Mrs. William. March 6, 1969 Tuesday evening with three new Ford cars and a truck The Junior play, “The Black Cats,” was given Friday Gainesville’s Bulldogs won their first game in the state which he had shipped there from the factory. There were night at the high school auditorium. It made quite a hit Class M high school basketball tournament by one lovely three more trucks in the shipment, one for Mr. Morris at with the very large audience. Those having parts in the play point when they beat Monett 62 to 61 Tuesday night before Bakersfield and two for the Gainesville – West Plains mail were: Harvel White, Frank McClendon, Ola Megee, Marie a capacity crowd in the SMS fieldhouse. contractors. Stevens, Helen Carter, Eldon Pitcock, Glenn Mahan and Isabella – Laith Ingrams have a new boy at their home. Lennie Johnson. March 9, 1994 Elbert Hale and Miss Mabel Upton were married Feb. Hammond – The school at fighting Flat is much sought Nearly all of Ozark County virtually came to a standstill 23rd. after. To date there have been nine applications. Tuesday morning as blizzard-like conditions moved into the area. Law enforcement officials and emergency crews were March 12, 1926 March 9, 1944 flooded by calls all day Tuesday. ... as much as 14 inches of M. K. Amyx, 85 years old, died late Sunday at his home James Rambo, postmaster at Longrun for many years, snow in some areas. at this place of old age. ... died suddenly Tuesday evening at his home in Longrun. Ocie – We had 52 in church Sunday. ... The church voted Uncle Kim, as he was known to his relatives and friends, ... Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be in the to buy a van for the church. is one more of the few remaining pioneer citizens to pass to charge of the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. Sorry to hear of the death of Adam Schofield. His family that great beyond. Frank (Skeeter) Stevens, who is in the Air Corps and has our sympathy.

GHCC by Sherri Beasley DORA by Marty Uhlmann Hello from our home to rent program and overall received their recertification vided our Sunday afternoon I’m writing this on Thursday morning, and so far, the ice yours. The past two weeks resident satisfaction. Three as CPR instructors and Sue church services this month, predicted has missed us. The yard is full of all kinds of have been very busy around new activities were added in Egan, RN, Jami Bridges and and Brother Dale Roberts birds. They seem to know when to store up some food. here. David Ball was sched- February. I passed our CPR training from Lilly Ridge makes sev- My son, Rocky Uhlmann, called and said “no school” uled to perform on Feb. 18 One of the new activities using the new manikins with eral trips each week to visit today at Dora. They had ice on the ground early that morn- but was not able to make it; is making tie blankets. Carol feedback devices required our residents and employ- ing. He was going to check on Richard Martin to see if he we hope he is doing well. Lease, Delphia, Edna and by AHA. ees. Religious services are needed help to feed his cattle. Richard had fallen from a Our resident council Sheila helped activities VFW Bingo was held on so important to our resi- scaffold that he and Rocky were working on. They are meeting was held on Feb. director Jami Bridges make Feb. 21. This is the big dents; we appreciate each of building a sunroom addition on their house. 19. We always value the new tie blankets, and they “moneymaker,” so the din- you taking the time to pro- We seem to have several people in our area with sinus council members’ opinions look so soft and comfort- ing room was full. Janet vide church service to those and flu-like symptoms. Jerry Hambelton had some knee and input because this is able. Another new craft is Conner, Jeffrey Trees, who are unable to get out. surgery, Gina Hollingshad had foot surgery, and Susan their home and we want making borax crystal crafts. Vonetta Kelley, Ida Mae, Our monthly birthday Howard has Lyme disease and maybe other problems. We them to be as comfortable as Ida Mae Huse, Delphia, Delphia, Dorcas, Edna, party was on Feb. 26 to cel- missed her and her family at church. possible. Dorcas Rackley, Sheila, Edna and other resi- C.L., Jackie Benton, Carol, ebrate February birthdays: I have another great-grandson born to Dale and Allie on Edna Hannaford, Sheila dents enjoyed making very Butch Baxter and several David Peirce, Calla Mathy, February 18th at the hospital in Houston, MO. His name is Dunn, C.L. Sapp, Billy colorful borax crystals in a others each struck it rich Lillie Neal, Ida Mae Huse Hudson Drew, and he has a brother, Grayson. We have a lot Barnett, Maggie Carr, jar. The third new craft is during our monthly VFW and our employees, Frances of Uhlmann boys. I have 10 great-grandchildren, and only Delphia Holmes, Jami making hanging kitchen bingo games. Loftis and Sherry Lewellen. three are girls. Bridges, Savannah Ingram towels out of potholders and This winter weather just Sherry’s birthday was Feb. Congratulations to Dora’s Falcon basketball team. They and ombudsman Norm kitchen towels. We had it won’t go away so we decid- 25, so she got treated to one are to be commended for all their hard work and tal- Hartman, as well as a few scheduled for February but ed to make smores on Feb. of her favorite desserts, ent. They are a young team. It will be interesting to see others, were in attendance. had to move the craft to 22 and just pretend for a lit- lemon poppy seed bread. what will happen when they are juniors and seniors. Each month our resident March to make room for a tle while that we were out- Calla had asked for home- Our quilt club has been working this winter. Since we had council meets to discuss CPR class for three of us. side camping. Hospice grown canned tomatoes, so a lot of nice days, we decided to meet except when it is nursing care, housekeeping I’m happy to announce that Compassus loaned us a Donna Walrath treated her to really cold. We are in the theater building while they are needs, dietary likes and dis- Shelly Dockins, RN, and smores maker, and we had a a jar of her own canned remodeling the store. likes, activity ideas and cur- Savannah Ingram, SSD, blast roasting marshmallows tomatoes. Calla’s family told Congratulations to Cassie Hamby Baldridge and her and telling stories. I can see me that she was very excited husband Matt on the birth of their son. It isn’t Don us having this activity more and loved the tomatoes. Hamby’s first grandchild, but he looked pretty proud. often! Ida, Edna, Sheila, Throughout the past two The Ball Church had a wonderful area-wide singing Carol, Delphia, Jackie, weeks we enjoyed games of recently, and we thank all who came and made such a joyful Vonetta, C.L., Opal Scattergories, dominoes, noise to the Lord. Huelsenbeck’s daughter puzzles, Nerf gun shoot-out, Lizzie, plus a few other resi- checkers, parachute games, dents and employees horseshoes, balloon ball and by Colene Rose enjoyed the smores. daily tuning and toning. ZANONI Debbie Cobb came in for February is national food our weekly Bible study. We service employee apprecia- It’s still unpredictable Due to the snowy weath- appreciate her working us tion, so goodie bags full of weather: snow one day and er Sunday morning, we did into her busy schedule. candy were presented to 40 degrees the next. Spring not have church at Smith Pam Snelson, our beauti- Shawn Lewellen, Shelly is getting closer every day! Chapel. cian, had to reschedule the Curtis, Frances Loftis, Monday evening, Leroy Morrison brought BLOWOUT TILE SALE beauty shop day on Feb. 19, Valerie Richardson, Angie Richard Terry came over us some soup and cornbread so the ladies were lined up Tabor and Toby Hudson. and had a good visit. for supper Sunday night. as low as and ready to see her on Feb. Jami asked them what they One day before the That’s good neighbors! 26. Everyone was so happy would like, and the unani- weather turned cold again, I enjoyed a telephone THIRD there were nine big motor- visit with Mary Armstrong LOCATION to see her walk in Tuesday. mous answer was chocolate! ¢ Jami has always done mani- March is Social Service cycles that passed by. Sunday evening. Ozark, MO cures once a week, but we Appreciation and Doctor I still see deer and tur- Paul attended the funeral (James River Rd., across keys across the road. One of Jerry Lair in West Plains from Braum’s) sq. ft. have turned it into more of a Appreciation, and the week 25 spa day, so the ladies can not March 11-15 is LTC morning there was a coyote Tuesday. He worked on doz- only get a manicure but also Administrator Week. I hope in the yard down by the post ers. a pedicure. Even if they they are kinder to me than office building. Marsha Evans called don’t want their toenails Jami was last year. One day Dave Morrison helped Sunday evening and visited done it’s just nice to soak last year I came in to find Paul one day last week get a awhile. your feet in warm water and my office full of balloons dead cow out of a pond. We want to wish Billy have a little lotion rubbed on and everything Saran- I talked with Tracy Hambelton a great retirement. your feet. Everyone needs to wrapped. Another day she (Morrison Russell), who Our prayers are with the be pampered occasionally! had fastened an air horn to lives in Baton Rouge. It was sick folks. Frontier Baptist, Lutie the bottom of my chair! I 77 degrees there. She had Hope it is a good week True Hope, The Bridge, still have the air horn, and pictures of pretty flowers for everyone. It’s time to get Clear Springs and First I’m pretty sure it will show blooming in her yard on your flowerpots out for the Christian Church have pro- up somewhere else soon. Facebook. front porch. Wedding bells in your future? 322 W. Third St. Mountain Grove, MO Heat & air 417-926-4489 Heating • air Conditioning Hours: Mon-Fri 8-7 • Sat. 9-7 • Sun. 11-5 refrigeration • eleCtriCal 1854 N. Glenstone Serving YOUR area for over 20 years. Submit an engagement announcement in the Times! Springfield, MO Quality and satisfaction GUARANTEED! 862-DAVE (3283) Free for local residents and those with Ozark County ties. discountdavescarpet.com Mike Scarff • 417-785-4781 • C: 847-975-0836 Call 417-679-4641 or email [email protected] Wednesday, March 6, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 7

TECUMSEH by Linnie Ingram I’m looking outside years ago. Each fall, he complain. But the leaves do She had heard the cold today and thinking there drove from the Lick Creek create the need for raking – weather forecasted and was might be some news out area to Texas, bringing back if only there were someone rounding up some firewood. there, but my windows are a load of good oranges. to do it now! One day the The new cart is 48 volts, so fogged up, I can’t see The flu bug has invaded leaves blow east. The next whatever that means. Elda is anything! many homes. It seems this day they blow back west. a regular blood donor and Aren’t we all tired of year’s vaccine was not as Oh, well. The bright color of helps serve coffee and muf- winter? My japonica and effective in several cases – the daffodils and tulips will fins at her church. She’ll forsythia shrubs, along with at least, that’s what I heard surely distract from the soon be working in her big my bridal wreath and flow- on TV. brown leaves very soon. I garden when the weather ering almond, are all ready Hearing the sad news of do appreciate the spring warms up. What an active to burst into bloom – but the fisherman who drowned flowers each year--what a woman she is! It would be they had a rude awakening during the weekend in blessing! good to be young again as this cold Monday morning! Norfork Lake, I was think- Lynnett Hicks is the wor- Elda is – now in her 70s. I The cold front sure inter- ing of Russ Bushong, and thy matron of Eastern Star, am grateful to be her adopt- rupted our comfort zone. the cups his daughter, Lana, she also fills in at the West ed friend. The Center’s next fried made with his photo on Plains chapter when needed. I also enjoy hearing from chicken dinner is this them after he drowned. She Jerry Marsh, who has my “adopted” sons – Marlyn Sunday, March 10, and it’s saved some for me, and I been active in Eastern Star, Atkinson, whose mother usually a full house. I’m appreciate them because my has health problems. We was my high school friend, looking to being there, see- husband, Eldon Pitcock, and wish him the best. and also Jeff Dotson and ing friends and enjoying a my son were some of the I enjoy hearing from my Gene Carter – along wirth good dinner. My cousin ones who found him and got Theodosia friend Elda my own sons, Marlyn and OMC Gainesville Lyle Mishler says he’s also his body out of the lake. Edwards, who most recently Lyndon. coming from Springfield. The daffodils and tulips sent photos of her new golf A joke: The judge said to clinic providers I have enjoyed a bag of are coming up through the cart that she was using to the man when he was giving Providers at the Ozarks Medical Center’s Gainesville the best oranges recently. carpet of leaves that still collect and haul little sticks him a speeding ticket, family medicine clinic include Dr. Edward Henegar, They remind me of the ones covers my yard. The big of wood that she burns in “When you get three of right, a board-certified primary care provider with a my cousin Rufus Carroll trees are a blessing in the her stove. She’s using the these, you get a bicycle!” specialty in geriatrics. Dr. Henegar, who practiced brought from Texas many summertime, so I won’t golf cart for a wheelbarrow! medicine in Ozark County for more than 40 years before quietly leaving the OMC Gainesville Medical Clinic two years ago in what he said was a step toward retirement, is again seeing patients of all ages at the THE CENTER Gainesville clinic. Nurse practitioner Trisha Vigna, left, Our next fried chicken southern ham and beans, arthritis exercise class 1 Thursday of the previous joined the OMC team in November 2018. A native of dinner fundraiser is 11:30 tangy cole slaw, warm corn- p.m., bingo 6 p.m. Tuesday, week. For trips on Tuesday, Mountain Home, Arkansas, she has worked as a nurse a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, bread, pumpkin cookies. March 19: cards/dominoes call by the preceding Friday; at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, as a school nurse at March 10. Please join us for Monday, March 11: coun- 10 a.m., music jam session 6 for trips on Thursday, call Mountain Home Junior High and High School, and as a delicious meal, warm fel- try-fried steaks, mashed p.m. Wednesday, March 20: by Tuesday. Please call a home health nurse at North Arkansas Home Care. lowship and a good cause. potatoes and gravy, Tuscan- Belton hearting aid clinic 10 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. She also worked as an RN in the Baxter Regional Gainesville High School blend veggies, buttered hot a.m. - noon. Grace foot clin- No scheduling is done on Medical Center emergency room for nine years. At the seniors will be serving the rolls, amazing brownies. ic 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. the weekend. Gainesville family medicine clinic she can focus more meal to earn tips that will go Tuesday, March 12: loaded Thursday, March 21: bingo Fares have been imple- on pediatrics while still providing services for women’s toward this year’s Projection nacho tacos with lettuce, 1 p.m. Friday, March 22: mented in 2019, ranging health and geriatrics. Other OMC Gainesville provid- Grad. The cost is $8 for tomato, onions and cheese, arthritis exercise class 1 from $5 to $10. This is the ers include Lauri Miller, one of the longest tenured adults, and the meal includes homemade refried beans, p.m. Monday, March 25: OATS schedule for the rest OMC employees; she’s been with OMC for 30 years beverage and dessert. Les’ peach cobbler. Wednes- arthritis exercise class 1 of February and for March: and is a chronic care management LPN for the clinic. We’re also planning a day, March 13: carved roast- p.m., bingo 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, March 7: east Physical therapists Nancy Meesey and Anne special fun Friday evening ed turkey, mashed potatoes March 26: cards / dominoes county to West Plains. Kimbrough are also among the professional providers dinner on March 22. Details and gravy, tomatoes and 10 a.m., music jam session. Monday, March 11: west at the Gainesville clinic, along with physical therapy to come, but please save the zucchini, hot rolls, ooey- Thursday, Bingo 1 p.m. county to Springfield, $10 assistant Jonathan Dillinger. The clinic is open 8 a.m. date. gooey butter cake. Thursday, Friday, March 29: arthritis fare. Tuesday, March 12: to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information or March 14: slow-roasted exercise class 1 p.m. west county to Ava. appointments, call 679-4613. Menus pulled pork sandwiches, Thursday, March 14: east Lunch is served daily roasted cabbage and pota- OATS county to West Plains. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 toes, Irish soda bread, Les’ OATS transportation is Monday, March 18: east p.m. and is open to every- chocolate chip cookies. available to the entire coun- county to Mountain Home, one. The cost is $6 for those ty and to anyone regardless Arkansas. Tuesday, March LEPC meets March 14 younger than 60; a $3.50 Activities of age, income, disability, 19: west county to Mountain donation is requested for Thursday, March 7: race, gender, religion or Home. Thursday, March 21: The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet at those over 60. Call 679- bingo 1 p.m. Friday, March national origin. If you don’t east county to West Plains. noon Thursday, March 14, in the basement of the Ozark 4746 to order take-out for 8: arthritis exercise class 1 see your area listed, call Tuesday, March 26: The County Health Department on Third Street in Gainesville. 25 cents more. p.m. Sunday, March 10: driver Angela Pleasant, 417- whole county comes to Ozark County Emergency Management Director Stephen March 6: oven-fried fried chicken dinner fund- 343-0573, for help arrang- Gainesville; the business Gator said officers will be elected and other organizational chicken, Momma’s potato raiser 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ing your ride. meeting is held at The steps will be completed. All interested parties are invited to salad, spinach-bacon salad, Monday, March 11: arthritis For rides from Center at 12:30 p.m. attend. For more information, contact Ator at 284-1638. hot buttered rolls, birthday exercise class 1 p.m., bingo Bakersfield, Caulfield and Business meetings are open cake and ice cream. 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12: Dora, call Jean Lawing, to the public. The Ozark Thursday, March 7: Cathy’s cards /dominoes 10 a.m., 284-7377; from Theodosia County Food Pantry is open famous meatloaf, mashed music jam session 6 p.m. and Gainesville, call Mary at a special time for OATS potatoes & gravy, seasoned Thursday, March 14: bingo Piepergerdes, 679-4142. To riders only. Thursday, green beans, hot rolls, pine- 1 p.m. Friday, March 15: arrange rides to Springfield, March 28: east county to apple dream cake. Friday, arthritis exercise class 1 call Lawing or Pleasant. For West Plains. March 8: crispy fried fish, p.m. Monday, March 18: trips on Monday, call by *ANNOUNCEMENT* ST. WILLIAM’S CATHOLIC CHURCH ANNUAL LENTEN The girls and I want to WELCOME BACK Polly on Thank you! Tuesday March 12th! She will be working Opal Bearden and family would like Tuesdays & Fridays only! Call for carry out to thank everyone for sending cards 417-679-4804 and coming to celebrate at her 90th 417-679-4141 On the northeast corner of the Gainesville square $8.50 for adults, $3.50 for ages 12 & under birthday party. Also, a huge thank you to First Christian Church for Fish cooked on site! 4:30 TO 6 P.M. B.J. MARSH (DBA) Meal includes MARCH 15, MARCH 29, the use of their facilities. homemade dessert. APRIL 12 MARSH TRAVEL St. William’s Catholic Church (417) 887-1819 MOTORCOACH TOURS (417) 887-1819 1/2 mile west of Gainesville, Highways 160 and MM 1819 S. NATIONAL AVE., SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 MAY 31 - JUNE 9 MT. RUSHMORE, JACKSON HOLE 1499.19 YELLOWSTONE AND DURANGO Your dreams deserve more than an insurance card tucked in your glove box. Protection while That’s why I go beyond a piece of paper to give you smart, customized coverage SILVERTON RAILWAY and real peace of mind to pursue what matters most. Contact me today for a JUNE 16 - 19 competitive quote. Let’s talk today. you’re on the road. ARK ENCOUNTER 749.19 PLUS CREATION MUSEUM Dale Sanders, Agent JUNE 22 - 26 Dale Sanders Agency Inc MACKINAC ISLAND 799.19 12 Court Sq, Gainesville JULY 3 - 11 [email protected] EARLY AMERICAN TOUR 1399.19 Bus: (417) 679-0128 PLUS NIAGARA FALLS TOURS IN WASHINGTON D.C., NEW YORK CITY AND PHILADELPHIA SEPTEMBER 13 - 19 ARK ENCOUNTER 999.19 CREATION MUSEUM PLUS HARVEST TIME IN PENNSYLVANIA OCTOBER 5 - 15 NEW ENGLAND “FALL FOILAGE” 1799.19 SPECTACULAR 18 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & Its Operating Companies, American Family Insurance Company, OCTOBER 18 - 20 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 011765 – Rev. 4/15 ©2016 – 9685724 NASHVILLE GRAND OLE OPRY 449.19 TWO SHOWS AND CITY TOUR OCTOBER 23-27 Reach more potential customers by advertising on www.ozarkcountytimes.com SMOKY MOUNTAINS FALL COLOR 749.19 PLUS GRAND OLE OPRY We can build the perfect online ad for your business! CALL OR WRITE FOR A FREE 2019 TOUR BOOK Call Jenny at 417-679-4641 or email [email protected] to discuss design, pricing and more. Page 8 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, March 6, 2019 RECORDS OBITUARIES Doyn W. Upton, 93 Jerry Allen Lair, 79 June Hicks, 64

A graveside memorial ser- Funeral services for Jerry A memorial service for vice for Doyn W. Upton, 93, Allen Lair, 79, of West Plains Melba June Turner Hicks, of Cabool, will be held in were held March 5, 2019, at 64, of Gainesville, was Cabool Cemetery at a later Robertson-Drago Funeral held March 4, 2019, at date. Mr. Upton died March Home in West Plains. Mr. Lilly Ridge General 2, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Lair died March 1 at his Baptist Church east of Center in West Plains. home. Gainesville with Leon He was born Oct. 5, 1925, He was born Sept. 25, Turner and Dale Roberts in St. Joseph, the son of 1939 in Hocomo, the son of officiating. Mrs. Hicks Ozark County natives Odes Carl Marion Lair and Ruby died peacefully at her K. and Doshia Webster May Kenslow Lair. He grad- home on Feb. 28 after Upton. A 1941 graduate of uated from the Bakersfield spending four months at Gainesville High School, he High School in 1957, and on Barnes Hospital in St. served in the Navy aboard July 9, 1960, in Caulfield, he Louis undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. the USS Lunga Point for married Sue Harper. She was born Nov. 2, 1954, in Springfield, the daugh- three years during World War II. Before his retirement, Mr. Lair was employed as a weld- ter of Loren “Windy” and Pauline Haskins Turner. She After his military service, Mr. Upton married Tansy er and had done heavy equipment repair. He loved his work grew up on the family farm at Foil and attended Thornfield Hargis on Feb. 25, 1947. Last month they celebrated their and enjoyed working with Bob Daniel; also, he enjoyed Elementary School and Ava High School before transfer- 72nd wedding anniversary. watching his grandchildren playing in their many ball games ring to Gainesville High School, where she graduated in In the late 1950s Mr. Upton worked in a foundry, making and other activities. 1972. She received her teaching degree from College of patterns for oil rigs in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the early 1960s, Mr. Lair was a member of the South Fork Church. the Ozarks and went on to receive a master’s degree from the family moved to Ava. In 1982, Mr. Upton retired as He is survived by his wife, Sue Lair, of the family home; Missouri State University in Springfield. She taught at manager of Town & Country supermarket in Cabool. In three children, Sherrie Guffey and husband Danny of South Lutie Elementary School in Theodosia and then moved to their retirement, the Uptons had a farm in Cabool. They later Fork, Bruce Lair and special friend Brandi Smith of the Gainesville School District, retiring after devoting 30 moved to West Plains, and in 2010 they moved back to Hocomo and Carla Harris and special friend Tim Cates of years to elementary teaching. She was dedicated to her Cabool to be closer to their family. West Plains; nine grandchildren, Sheray Willard and hus- teaching career in all aspects but was especially passion- Mr. Upton enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, band Caleb, Alicia Pulley and husband David, John Harris ate about teaching children to read. gardening and doing many outdoors projects. and wife Emily, Heath Guffey and wife Sherri, Brooke Lair, On March 23, 1984, in Branson, she married Steve He is survived by his wife, Tansy; his son, Jack and wife Austin Lair and wife Tamara, Cayden Lair, Jared Cates and Hicks. They would have celebrated 35 years of marriage Tracy of Dauphin Island, Alabama; his daughter, Janene wife Casey and Taylor Smith; eight great-grandchildren, this month. Her greatest joys in life were their two chil- Thompson and husband Randy of Cabool; a grandson, Jason Audra, Jewelia, Abbigail, Case, Georgia, Finley, McKayla dren, Trevor Hicks, a teacher at Gainesville School, and C. Thompson and wife Tammy of Springfield; two great- and Asa; sisters-in-law Bonnie Lair, Lenore Frazier, Jeanna Jordan Hicks, a radiology technician in Springfield. grandchildren, Victoria and Daman Thompson; two broth- Morris and husband Steve and Sharon Moore and husband Mrs. Hicks loved to work in her garden and enjoyed ers, Bobby Upton and wife Irene of Independence and Ned David; several nieces and nephews; special friends Bob canning her own vegetables and caring for her beautiful Upton and wife Dorothy of Isabella. Daniel, David Griffith and Rod and Terry Hammond; and flower beds. She and her husband attended church at Lilly He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, neighbors Jerry and Peggy Plachy. Ridge General Baptist Church in Gainesville, and she was Gene Upton; and two sisters, Grace and Elouise. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, a long-time member of Mount Lebanon General Baptist Arrangements by Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home, Eddie Joe Lair; father-in-law and mother-in-law Ray and Church at Foil. Cabool. Elsie Harper; son-in-law Randy Harris; brothers-in-law Ray She is survived by her husband, Steve, of the home; Rhine, Glenn Harper, Dallas Frazier and J. T. Wells; and her son, Trevor Hicks and wife Kaylee; her daughter, sisters-in-law Kay Rhine, Adie Wells and Lois Harper. Jordan Hicks; her sister Gay Strong and husband Gene Burial was in the Amy Cemetery near Hocomo. Memorial and their three children Sherrie, Pattie and Toby; her sis- contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association ter Judy Turner and special friend Curtis Williams; her and can be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may brother Leon Turner and wife Cindy and their daughter Jay Chalma Dollins, 70 be expressed at robertsondrago.com. Kelly; her sister-in-law Judy Turner Schlichting and her Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, directors. daughter Taylor Jo; and cousins by the dozens, who all Jay Chalma Dollins, keep in close contact with each other. 70, of Paragould, She was preceded in death by her parents and her Arkansas, passed away Jonathan Wade McDaniel, 34 brother, Joe Turner. Feb. 25, 2019, at St. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Thornfield Bernards Medical Center A funeral service for Cemetery. At Mrs. Hicks’ request, memorial contribu- in Jonesboro. The family Jonathan Wade McDaniel, 34, tions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research will host a visitation from of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March was held March 2, 2019, at Arrangements by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, 10, at Paragould Country Kirby & Family Funeral Gainesville. Club, 3300 Pruetts Chapel Home in Mountain Home, Road, Paragould, Arkansas, with Pastor Vince Arkansas 72450. Daniel officiating and a eulo- Velma Trivitt Smith, 97 He was born March gy shared by Heath Treat. Mr. 19, 1948, in Paragould, McDaniel died Feb. 20 in Funeral services for the son of J. C. Dollins Mountain Home. Velma Maye Trivitt and Betty Ross Ratton He was born May 26, Smith, 97, of Ava were Hyde. After graduating in 1966 from Paragould High 1984, in Mountain Home, the held March 5, 2019, at School, he went on to receive a B.S. in physical education son of Raymond Bennett and Clinkingbeard Funeral from Arkansas State University. Felisha McDaniel. He attend- Home in Ava with Pastor In 1969, Jay married his beloved high school sweet- ed school for a while in Robert Roberts officiat- heart, Karen Hendrix. In his professional life, Jay was a Gainesville. As an adult, he ing. Mrs. Smith died boilermaker, retiring from Boilermakers Local 169 of owned and operated McDaniel Telecom. March 1 at her home Detroit, Michigan. He was proud of his work and passion- Mr. McDaniel enjoyed being with is daughter, Chloe, and with her son and family ate about helping others. he enjoyed hunting and fishing. by her side. Family and friends remember him as being extremely He is survived by his mother, Felisha McDaniel of She was born April funny; he loved to make others laugh through his enter- Mountain Home; his father, Raymond Bennett, of Mountain 18, 1921, in Bakersfield, taining storytelling. He was adventurous in nature; his Home; daughter Chloe McDaniel and her mother, Cheyenna the daughter of Charles hobbies included being a pilot, hunter, rescue scuba diver, Belt, of Mountain Home; his stepfather Luther Wages of E. and Ruby Hathcock motorcycle lover and doing about anything that involved Gainesville; his stepmother, Bonnie Bennett of Mountain Phillips. She graduated an element of danger. Home; three sisters, Juli Coker, Barbara Lutz and Sharon from Bakersfield High What he loved most was spending time with his wife, Bennett; one brother, Dylan Wages; three step-siblings, School in 1939 and received her state teaching license his two daughters and his grandchildren. He loved that Kesha Coalburn, Susie Coalburn and Sandra Castro; aunts and taught eight grades in a little one-room school. In Jodi lived in Gainesville, and he was often seen at Jake Janette McDaniel of Gainesville, Cindy Shimkus of 1940 she married Dewey F. Trivitt. After Mr. Trivitt’s and Grant’s ballgames. He adored them and devoted his Tecumseh, Melissa McDaniel and Maria Staneslic, both of death in December 1987, she married Virgil E. Smith life to making them happy. His family meant everything Mountain Home, and Maggie Bender of Indiana; an uncle, of Wasola in September 1990. Mr. Smith died in to him. Jeff McDaniel of Norfork, Arkansas; and grandmothers January 2008. Survivors include his wife, Karen of Paragould; Marjorie McDaniel and Barbara Bennett, both of Mountain Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife and homemaker and daughters Dana Cox and husband Jack of Paragould, and Home. also a dedicated Christian who was active in her church. Jodi Leeker and husband Tom of Gainesville; four adored He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Mearl At the time of her death she was a member of Ava grandchildren, Shelby Cox Plunk and husband Brennan McDaniel and Vernon Bennett; and his niece, Amelia General Baptist Church, which she attended and sup- of Fouke, Arkansas, Anna Cox of Paragould, and Jake and Wages. ported until health issues slowed her down during the Grant Leeker of Gainesville; six sisters Bonida Poynor, Burial will be in Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery in past couple of years. She loved to cook and provide for Chris May, Kellie Bankos, Nonie Wiggins, Pat Burns and Mountain Home. her family. Fritzi Janes. A seventh sister, Lana Golden, predeceased Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral Home, She helped on the farm and loved to raise things in him. Mountain Home. her garden; her family always enjoyed the fresh produce she raised. She worked at Baxter Labs in Mountain This paid obituary is published as submitted by the family. Home, Arkansas, for some time and also became a Ronald Roop Swisher, 76 licensed real estate agent. It was her heart’s desire to remain in her home until her death, and she was able to Ronald Roop Swisher, 76, of Theodosia, died Jan. 30, do so, thanks to kind neighbors, hospice workers and 2019, at Heart of the Ozarks nursing home in Ava. A cele- caregivers. bration of his life will be held later in the summer. She is survived by her son, Dewey Dean Trivitt and He was born July 20, 1942, in Windsor, the son of spouse Sandra of Ava; daughter-in-law Mary Trivitt of William M. and Mary Roop Swisher. He grew up on a farm Houston, Texas; step-daughter Sandra Davis of Ava; six near Leeton, Missouri. After graduating from Windsor grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great- Thank you… High School he attended Central Missouri State University grandchildren; and other caring nieces, nephews and in Warrensburg and then entered the Army. After his mili- many good friends. Thank you for all the letters and cards tary service, he returned to the Kansas City area, where he She was preceded in death by her parents; her two began his career with AT&T. husbands; her son, Ernest Ray Trivitt; two brothers and sent to June while she was in the hospi- After his retirement from AT&T in 2006, he moved to two sisters. tal. There were so many I couldn’t pos- Theodosia, where he enjoyed spending time fishing. Burial was in the Hawkins Ridge Cemetery near sibly respond to them all. Each meant so He is survived by his sister, Joan Stevenson of Lawrence, Bakersfield. Memorial contributions may be made to much to her and to me. Kansas; two nieces and a nephew, K. Jean Affalter, L. Jane General Baptist International Missions, 100 Stinson Dr., Craig and Larry Stevenson, all of Kansas; five great-nieces Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Online condolences may be A huge thanks to all those who and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. expressed at clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com. brought food to the house and a special He was preceded in death by his parents and a great- Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, directors. note of appreciation to the ladies at Lilly nephew, Lieth Stevenson. Ridge General Baptist church for the Holden Funeral Home, More obituaries, Page 12 Sparta, directors. meal provided to the family after June’s CHANEY service. To all of you who have been so kind, thank you. Your friendship and love are Your news. MONUMENT WORKS, llc most appreciated. chaneymonuments.com Your way. D&D SignS 417-679-4641 Steve Hicks Vinyl Letters • Truck Lettering Windows & Magnetic Signs 417-679-3720 • 417-989-0317 Subscribe to the Ozark County Times print edition, and receive a free e-edition We Accept Gainesville, MO viewable on a desktop computer, laptop, smart phone or tablet. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 9 All-district team members

Photo by Karla Smith Dora members of the Class 1 District 3 all-district team are, from left, Auston Luna, Cassidy Hambelton, Isaac Haney, Mason Luna, Riley Collins and Bryson Luna.

Photo submitted

State qualifier Gainesville Elementary School fifth grader Jasper James qualified to compete at the state level after placing first in a tournament held Saturday, March 2, at Skyline R-II School. Jasper will compete at the MoNASP State Bullseye Tournament to be held March 22-24 in the Branson Convention Center. He is the son of Heath and Jenny James.

Photo by Amy Ingalsbe Photo by Amy Ingalsbe Bakersfield’s Hunter Bentley made the Class 1 Bakersfield senior Makenzie Lester made the District 3 all-district team. Class 1 District 3 all-district team. Dora School announces kindergarten screening, preschool applications

Dora R-III School is currently Kindergarten Preschool accepting applications for preschool. These items must be brought to the These items must be returned to the Kindergarten screenings will be held kindergarten screening appointment school by April 1 with the preschool on Friday, March 15. with the child: application: A child who will be 3 or 4 before • Birth certificate • Birth certificate Aug. 1 is eligible for preschool. A • Current immunization record • Current immunization record child who will be 5 before Aug. 1 is • Physician’s name, address and • Enrollment form / student health eligible for kindergarten. phone number inventory Parents may pick up a kindergarten • Date of last doctor check-up • School medication consent form Photo submitted or preschool packet at the school. The • Insurance provider and policy •Parent questionnaire completed preschool packet should be number When these forms are received by Elks Hoop Shoot winners returned no later than April 1 with the • Parent’s complete business the school, the child will be placed on items listed below. Children already address, phone number and work the waiting list. During the first week Gainesville winners at the Mountain Home, Arkansas, enrolled in preschool will be at the top schedule of June, parents may expect to receive Elks Hoop Shoot Saturday, Jan. 26, were Easton of the enrollment list. • Complete information for emer- a letter stating whether their pre- McGee, left, who won the 12- to 13-year-old boys divi- Kindergarten parents must bring the gency contacts and people authorized school-age child is “enrolled for the sion, and Camden Evans, runner-up. Easton qualified completed forms from the packet to to take the child from school, includ- next year” or “on the waiting list.” The to shoot at the state contest in Hot Springs on Feb. 16 their scheduled screening appointment ing name, address and phoneSPOTLIGHT number. letter is sent as a courtesy so ON parents and placed third. on March 15, along with the items of children on the waiting list have listed below. To make a kindergarten Parents need to call 417-261-2337OUR WEIGHTLIFTERS!advance warning that there may not be screening appointment, contact Pam for an appointment if their child is cur- an opening for their child at this time. Collins, 417-261-2337 or pcollins@ rently enrolled in preschool and is If any questions or concerns please dora.org. Parents and guardians are moving to kindergarten next year. No call Dora R-III School 261-2337or TOP DOG SaLUTES encouraged to schedule appointments preschool classes will be held on 712-1241 as soon as possible. screening day. OUR BULLDOG MEMBERS Facts and Fun Night Jalen at Bakersfield R-IV School District evans Friday, March 29 Coming soon... HigH 6 p.m. to midnight BUZZTIME free games! scHool Facts: Drug and alcohol abuse is increasing, destroying Choose from lives and families. Awareness and prevention efforts are dozens of free BasketBall declining. Our current secular systems do not work well. games for both Faith-based, community involvement does. People will children and adults! & BaseBall be sharing how it works. • Trivia • Texas Hold-Em Featured speakers: • Sports Games • And More! David Stoecker, 417-679-0330 Becky Gann, Play Trivia or Texas Leave Message HOPE dealer MOCH Hold-em with your 725 HaRLIN DRIvE, friends on 2 of our 4 big screen 79-inch TVs! Play against other players in other acROSS THE STREET FROM aNTLER Fun: basketball, wiffleball, arm wrestling challenges States at other locations! Play in Tournaments! We are getting Membership May be Attained Food: Famous chili 20 table tablets for your enjoyment and it is 100% FREE to play!!! by Appointment, Contact: For: 6th - 12th grades, parents welcome Highway 5 & U • 112 Third Street • Gainesville PaULa ROSE - Home: 417-265-3623 • Cell: 417-989-1282 Sponsored by the Bakersfield Fellowship of Christian Athletes KaREN BRaNTINGHaM - Home: 417-265-3551 • C: 417-683-7621 and the Ozark County Substance Abuse Task Force We Deliver! 417-679-4598 Page 10 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, March 6, 2019

DEADLINE 10 A.M. MONDAY / Place your ad by calling 417-679-4641 or fax 417-679-3423 CLASSIFIEDS Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30 / OR e-mail [email protected] LEGAL NOTICES BYRON M. ROBERTS, JODY North of U.S. Highway 160, all in Gainesville, County of Ozark, Troybuilt 6.5hp chipper/shred- W. & TIFFANY D. LINDER, Section Thirty-Six; All of Section State of Missouri, sell at public NOTICE OF FILING PETITION der, great condition. New cost IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON D. & MISTY D. Twenty-six EXCEPT the vendue to the highest bidder for FOR COMPLETE $675, sell for $250 Oakland Area OZARK COUNTY, MISSOURI GIBSON, DENNIS ALLEN, Northeast Quarter of the cash the following described real SETTLEMENT AND 314-852-3475. tf DIVISION I SUMMER B. & JERED W. Northeast Quarter; all of the estate, described in said Deed of PROPOSED ORDER 6600 Ford tractor with cab and Case No. 19OZ-CC00019 SMITH, SHAWN & LANA above land being in Township Trust, and situated in Ozark OF DISTRIBUTION loader, bad motor. 417-372- DENNIS, JOE & MELINDA Twenty-three North, Range County, State of Missouri, to wit: 3138. 4t11 CLOUD 9 RANCH CLUB, INC., KING, JOGBODIE HOOK, Eleven West of the Fifth Principal A FRACTION OF THE SW1/4 To All persons interested in the Plaintiff, KAREN & KARL VON Meridian in Missouri, County of OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION above referenced estate: For sale 2002 Gooseneck stock v. WOLFSECK, MARY Ozark (herein, the “Ranch Real 23, TOWNSHIP 22, RANGE 12 You are hereby notified that the trailer 24' in good condition WIL HOWARD BROCKFELD, GROVE,HEDI BROTHERTON, Property”). [OZARK COUNTY, MISSOURI] undersigned personal represen- $4,700 or best offer. Would trade STEVEN D. & JERICA E. CLOINE REID SMITH, MARY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: tative will file a petition for an call and leave message 417- HOSKINS JR., JEFF J. JASON, FLORENCE BARRETT, MIKE The names of all parties to said COMMENCING AT THE order of complete settlement of 684-7055. 4t11 RICKY R. STUDDARD, DUSTIN MONTGOMERY, LARRY L OR action are stated above in the SOUTHWEST CORNER OF the estate together with a final 2008 4x4 KUBOTA 34HP TRAC- LEE CARTER, LONDA R. KAREN K BROWN, BILLY LEE caption thereof and the name THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 23, settlement and proposed order TOR: Only 102 hours. Includes JOHANNSEN, JANET THRELKELD, KIMBERLY and address of the attorney for TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, of distribution in the Probate quick attach loader, Land Pride POINDEXTER, MARK & PAM MOORE, DANIAL AARON Petitioner is: RANGE 12 WEST, THENCE Division of the Circuit Court of 5' brush hog and blade. Good SIMS, JOYCE GARNER, NEAL, DONNA HAYNES, GARY Joshua D. Brown NORTH 89 DEGREES 31 Ozark County, Missouri on April tires, very clean, kept inside. TOMMY L. & FREDA H. JACOB YOUNG, BRANDON J. Pointer Blackburn & Brown MINUTES EAST TO A SET 5, 2019, or as may be continued $15,000. 573-280-9542. tf SANDERS, TIMOTHY & PEGGY & JENNIFER B. COLLINS, P.O. Box 110 CORNER LOCATED ON THE by the court. CLARK, KENNY PRUITT, JOHN DARRIN TRAVERS, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 EAST SIDE OF A 50 FOOT If no objections to the settlement 5' Bush Hog 3 point $450. Heavy E. MORTIMER, MEARL CHRISTOPHER & KELLEY ROAD, THENCE EAST 170.3 or proposed order of distribution duty folding aluminum ramps HARRIS, DANIEL LEE CLARK, DANIEL, JAMES BOLM, You are further notified that, [170.03] FEET TO A SET are filed within 20 days after the 2-1500 pound capacity, 1- 600 ROBERT & ERIN REESE, KRIS DEREK A. & LINDSAY M unless you file an answer or CORNER FOR A PLACE OF date of the filing thereof, the pound capacity. All 3 $200. 417- MICHAEL LLOYD, C T & JOY Y STANDRIDGE, JERRY J & other pleading or shall otherwise BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH court will consider said settle- 257-3920 leave message. No ERVIN—TRUST, DEREK LAUREN A STANDRIDGE, appear and defend against the 89 DEGREES 31 MINUTES ment and proposed distribution, text please. tf ROBINSON, TYLER BYERS, ROBERT GIBSON, DENISE aforesaid petition within 45 days EAST 332.6 FEET, THENCE and, upon their approval, the 24' stock trailer with 14' living PATRICIA A MAST, ROBYN M. RENE MAXWELL, GREG after the 21st day of February, NORTH 670.0 FEET TO THE court will determine the persons quarters 679-4429. tf SANDERS, MARK &/OR MARTIN, JUDITH R STONE, 2019, judgment by default will be SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF entitled to decedent's descend- FRANCINE DEMARS, SHANE JAY & HEATHER MCLEAN, rendered against you. THE INTERSECTION OF A 50 ible interest in the estate and the 6 1/2 ft. cedar fence posts. Most NELSON, KEVIN PAUL CRUM, CARRIE R. OLSON, BO D. Witness my hand and the seal of FOOT ROAD, AT A SET extent and character of their are sharpened. $2 each. Call JOSEPH C. DEVOS, KEITH FAULKENBERRY, ANGELA the Circuit Court this 4th day of CORNER, THENCE WEST interest therein. 417-257-3920, leave message. NICHOLAS FERRELL, SONYA CAMPO, MASON PAUL February, 2019. FOLLOWING THE SOUTH Upon proof of compliance with No texts please. tf L. & BURTIS M TURNER, FULLER, DARRIN W. By: RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID the court's order of distribution Hay/Feed/Seed 10 BYRON M. ROBERTS, JODY YOUNGBLOOD, TERENDA E. /s/ Becki Strong ROAD TO THE INTERSECTION by the personal representative, W. & TIFFANY D. LINDER, & AARON S. MCLEAN, GREG & Circuit Clerk OF ANOTHER ROAD TO A SET the court will discharge the per- ALFALFA HAY for sale, straight CLINTON D. & MISTY D. ERIN NORDMANN, SHANNON (1426) 4t 2/20, 27, 3/6, 13 CORNER, THENCE sonal representative and any alfalfa, heavy square bales. 265- GIBSON, DENNIS ALLEN, L. SHETRON, RODNEY J. & SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG sureties from further claim or 3590. tf SUMMER B. & JERED W. ANGELA A. ALFORD, IN THE ESTATE OF DENNIS THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY demand by any interested per- HAY FOR SALE. 417-989-0778 SMITH, SHAWN & LANA CHRISTINE COLLINS, DANNIE RAY MAHAN, DECEASED. LINE TO A SET CORNER son. tf DENNIS, JOE & MELINDA L & BARBARA A BEARD, NORTH 0 DEGREES 29 KING, JOGBODIE HOOK, JERRY & ROBIN STANDRIDGE, Est. No. 18OZ-PR00022 MINUTES WEST 575.12 FEET Melinda Abraham, Personal LIVESTOCK 15 KAREN & KARL VON CHRISTINE COLLINS, NORTH OF THE PLACE OF Representative Pigs for sale 300lbs $150 ready WOLFSECK, MARY MICHEAL L. CARLTON, LEROY TO ALL PERSONS BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH to be butchered. 636-225-2985. GROVE,HEDI BROTHERTON, CURTRIGHT, BRIAN INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE 0 DEGREES 29 MINUTES Jessica Peterson Blackburn tf CLOINE REID SMITH, MARY STURDIVANT, MICHAEL J. & OF DENNIS RAY MAHAN, EAST 575.12 FEET TO THE MO Bar No. 58955 FLORENCE BARRETT, MIKE JANET L. BERGER, HEATHER DECEASED: PLACE OF BEGINNING. 496 Third Street * P. O. Box 400 3 year old Bay gelding. Blaze on MONTGOMERY, LARRY L OR L. DUGAN,DONALD L & You are hereby notified that the [EXCEPT ANY PART THEREOF Gainesville, MO 65655 face and one stocking foot. KAREN K BROWN, BILLY LEE NORMA JEAN VOLNER, undersigned Personal NOW IN OR USED FOR ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL Broke to bridal and saddle. Has THRELKELD, KIMBERLY HEATH & AMY RILEY, Representative will file a Final STREET, ROAD OR HIGHWAY] REPRESENTATIVE been ridden but needs some MOORE, DANIAL AARON KENNETH HEIMBACH, Settlement and Peition for deter- [THE INFORMATION Telephone: 417-679-2203 work. Beautiful horse. $50 obo. NEAL, DONNA HAYNES, GARY GERALD A. HOFF, LINDA mination of the persons who are CONTAINED IN BRACKETS Facsimile: 417-679-2213 Caulfield 417-284-7559. 4t13 JACOB YOUNG, BRANDON J. DAUGHERTY, WILLIAM B OR the successors in interest to the HAS BEEN ADDED TO MORE [email protected] Baby pigs for sale 636-225-2985 & JENNIFER B. COLLINS, LOUISE MANN SR, LISA E. personal/real property of the ACCURATELY REFLECT THE (221) 4t 3/6, 13, 20, 27 Pontiac. tf DARRIN TRAVERS, HARRIS, BETTY A COOK, decedent and of the extent and LEGAL DESCRIPTION] CHRISTOPHER & KELLEY JAMES & PATSY BROWN, character of their interest and for Live rabbits and dressed rabbits DANIEL, JAMES BOLM, PAUL ROBERTS, JAMES A. & distribution of the such property, to satisfy said debt and cost. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF for sale. 679-0480. tf DEREK A. & LINDSAY M SHAWN D. HAVENS, GABE C. in the Probate Division of the OZARK COUNTY, MISSOURI Wanted Pullets & chicken brood- STANDRIDGE, JERRY J & CRESSWELL, JOE ROBINSON, Circuit Court of Ozark County, MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., PROBATE DIVISION er. 417-785-4216. tf LAUREN A STANDRIDGE, MICHELLE RANEY (GRASLE), Missouri, on March 22, 2019, or Successor Trustee ROBERT GIBSON, DENISE JEFF & TAMI DEWITT, MARY L. as may be continued by the 612 Spirit Drive In the Estate of Lost and Found 112 RENE MAXWELL, GREG & ERNEST D. WALKER, Court, and htat any objections or St. Louis, MO 63005 RAYMOND E. KOPASKA Missing on 5 North 2 female MARTIN, JUDITH R STONE, BRANDON J STEPHENS, H N exceptions to such Final (636) 537-0110 Deceased dogs one brindle and white, one JAY & HEATHER MCLEAN, BROOKS, JIMMY R OR JANET Settlement or Petition or any File No: 185153.031419.396455 Estate No. 17OZ-PR00028 is red and white answer to Zena CARRIE R. OLSON, BO D. E GARRETT, AARON C. & item thereof must be in writing FC and Avery. Please call if found FAULKENBERRY, ANGELA CHRISTINE N. LEWIS, TERESA and filed within twenty days after NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL very friendly 417-712-3988. 4t13 CAMPO, MASON PAUL STONECIPHER, JOSEPH the filing of such Final Notice SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FULLER, DARRIN W. MONTGOMERY SR, Settlement. Pursuant to the Fair Debt FOR DISTRIBUTION Special Notices 140 YOUNGBLOOD, TERENDA E. COURTNIE A. SELF, RHONDA Collection Practices Act, 15 Are you an OZARK COUNTY & AARON S. MCLEAN, GREG & L. STARKE, KENNETH LEE Jacob Y. Garrett, Attorney U.S.C. §1692c(b), no informa- You are hereby notified that on TIMES SUBSCRIBER? If so, ERIN NORDMANN, SHANNON JONES, HAZEL M SLOWTAKER THE LAW OFFICE OF JACOB tion concerning the collection of April 8, 2019, or as may be con- you can sell your stuff absolutely L. SHETRON, RODNEY J. & WALRATH, STEPHEN M. GARRETT, LLC this debt may be given without tinued by the court, the under- FREE! Just call us at 679-4641 ANGELA A. ALFORD, BOLKA, KYLE L. JONES, 202 Aid Avenue the prior consent of the con- signed personal representative to place your classified ad! tf CHRISTINE COLLINS, DANNIE MICHAEL C. WALKER, P.O. Box 1090 sumer given directly to the debt will file in the Probate Division of L & BARBARA A BEARD, PATRICK SMITH, BEN L. & West Plains, MO 65775 collector or the express permis- the Circuit Court of Ozark EMPLOYMENT JERRY & ROBIN STANDRIDGE, MELISSA B. KROKSON, ROY Telephone: 417/255-2222 sion of a court of competent County, Gainesville, Missouri, Gainesville Health Care Center CHRISTINE COLLINS, RAY CARLISLE, ALVIN & jurisdiction. The debt collector is Final Settlement and Petition for is now accepting applications for MICHEAL L. CARLTON, LEROY KAYLA COOKSON, KYLE Linda Taylor attempting to collect a debt and Distribution of the estate and for certified nurse aides on all shifts; CURTRIGHT, BRIAN WAYNE BOGGS, HENRY L. Personal Representative any information obtained will be determination of the persons shift differential for evening and STURDIVANT, MICHAEL J. & HARRIS, DWAYNE M. 208 Humphries Drive used for that purpose. who are the successors in inter- night shift. $1,500.00 sign-on JANET L. BERGER, HEATHER KAUFFMAN, JACKIE GERETTA West Plains, MO 65775 (436) 4t 2/20, 27, 3/6,13 est to the personal and real bonus for CNA's/NA's. We have L. DUGAN,DONALD L & ROGACKIE, AARON J & (181) 4t 2/20, 27, 3/6, 13 property of the decedent and of on-site CNA classes for those NORMA JEAN VOLNER, SHANNON R COPHER, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF the extent and character of their interested in becoming a CNA. HEATH & AMY RILEY, HOWARD, JOHN, MARK A & NOTICE OZARK COUNTY, MISSOURI interests therein. Any objections We area also accepting applica- KENNETH HEIMBACH, TAMMY DILLIN, KENNETH TO ALL PERSONS PROBATE DIVISION or exceptions to such Final tions for full-time night shift GERALD A. HOFF, LINDA JOHNSON, THOMAS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE In the Matter of the ) Settlement and Petition for nurse and day shift dietary aide. DAUGHERTY, WILLIAM B OR MCGOLDRICK, DIANA D & OF HIRAM J. TUCKER: Estate of JUNE LOUISE BAKER, Distribution or any item thereof $1,000 sign-on bonus for dietary LOUISE MANN SR, LISA E. MARTIN F ROBERTS, DIANE The undersigned, Terry Duane Deceased ) Estate #18OZ- must be in writing and filed with- aide. benefits offered include HARRIS, BETTY A COOK, JOHNSTON, BUREN J. & Tucker and Sherri Lynn Hass, PR00024 in twenty days after the filing of medical, dental, and supplemen- JAMES & PATSY BROWN, BILLIE J. WILSON, CRYSTAL are acting as Successor Herman Baker, Personal such settlement. tal insurance, 401(k), credit PAUL ROBERTS, JAMES A. & ERIN ATWELL, JAMES R. Co-Trustees under a trust, the Representative ) Tammy Howell, union, direct deposit, holiday SHAWN D. HAVENS, GABE C. MORRIS, BRANDON PARKS, terms of which provide that the NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL Personal Representive pay and vacation pay. Please CRESSWELL, JOE ROBINSON, GARY D. WALLS debts of the decedent may be SETTLEMENT AND PETITION 15133 West 132nd Street apply in person at 77 Medical MICHELLE RANEY (GRASLE), paid by the Successor FOR DISTRIBUTION Olathe, KS 66062 Drive, Gainesville. 3t12 JEFF & TAMI DEWITT, MARY L. You are hereby notified that an Co-Trustees upon receipt of TO ALL PERSONS & ERNEST D. WALKER, action has been commenced proper proof thereof. The INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE Donald Collins Looking for someone to help BRANDON J STEPHENS, H N against you in the Circuit Court address of the Successor OF JUNE LOUISE BAKER, MO BAR #60418 install cabinets and work part BROOKS, JIMMY R OR JANET for the County of Ozark County, Co-Trustees are: TERRY DECEASED: 101 N. Jefferson St. time in the shop. Construction E GARRETT, AARON C. & Missouri, the object and general DUANE TUCKER, 560 Byhalia You are hereby notified that the PO Box 280 experience a plus but not nec- CHRISTINE N. LEWIS, TERESA nature of which a Petition to Creek Farm Road East, Byhalia, undersigned Personal Ava, MO 65608 essary. Call Tim at Tecumseh STONECIPHER, JOSEPH Quiet Title suit requesting the Mississippi 38611; and SHERRI Representative will file a Final 417-683-3199 Cabinet 284-3439 3t12 MONTGOMERY SR, Court to declare ownership, LYNN HASS, 282 Haas Drive, Settlement and Petition for 417-683-6093 (fax) COURTNIE A. SELF, RHONDA right, title and interest to the land Caulfield, Missouri 65626, and determination of the persons (159) Dates: 3/6,13,20,27 United Country-Missouri Ozarks L. STARKE, KENNETH LEE situated in Ozark County, the attorney is Jacob Y. Garrett, who are the Realty is looking for a part-time JONES, HAZEL M SLOWTAKER Missouri commonly known as for The Law Office of Jacob Y. successors in interest to the per- GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT office manager/receptionist for WALRATH, STEPHEN M. Cloud 9 Ranch Club, and more Garrett, LLC, 202 Aid Avenue, sonal and/or real property of the BIDS REQUESTED their new office in Gainesville. BOLKA, KYLE L. JONES, particularly described as follows: West Plains, Missouri 65775. decedent and of the extent and The Ozark County Commission The right candidate will have MICHAEL C. WALKER, All of Section Ten, except a strip All creditors of the decedent character of their interest and for is requesting bids for guardrail great communication skills - both PATRICK SMITH, BEN L. & of land off the North end, being are notified to present their distribution of such property, in replacement on Lick Creek oral and written, computer skills, MELISSA B. KROKSON, ROY all that part of Section Ten that claims to the undersigned within the Circuit Court of Ozark Bridge on County Road 503 in and a willingness to work with a RAY CARLISLE, ALVIN & lies North of the Farm to Market six months from the date of the County, Missouri, Probate Gainesville, Missouri. Please positive can-do attitude. Previ- KAYLA COOKSON, KYLE Highway KK; Thirty-two acres off first publication of the aforesaid Division, on April 1, 2019, or as submit sealed bids to the Ozark ous experience and a working WAYNE BOGGS, HENRY L. the South side of the South Half notice or be forever barred. may be continued by the court, County Commission by 9 a.m., knowledge of the area is pre- HARRIS, DWAYNE M. of the Northwest Quarter being and that any objections or March 18, 2019 at which time ferred. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 KAUFFMAN, JACKIE GERETTA the South Thirty-two acres of Date of Death: exceptions to such final settle- bids will be opened. Fax 417- p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 417- ROGACKIE, AARON J & said South Half of the Northwest November 30,2018 ment or petition or any item 679-2476. Address is P.O. Box 256-1000. tf SHANNON R COPHER, Quarter of Section Eleven; the Date of first Publication is: thereof must be in writing and 247, Gainesville, MO 65655. We Cookie’s restaurant in Theodo- HOWARD, JOHN, MARK A & South Half of Section Eleven; All February 13, 2019 filed within twenty reserve the right to reject any sia is hiring! Only experienced TAMMY DILLIN, KENNETH of Section Thirteen; All of Section days after the filing of such final and all bids. For further informa- cooks need to apply 417-273- JOHNSON, THOMAS Fourteen; All of Section Fifteen; /s/ settlement. tion, contact the Commission at 4444 tf MCGOLDRICK, DIANA D & All of Section Sixteen; EXCEPT Terry Duane Tucker 679-4096. MARTIN F ROBERTS, DIANE all that part of the West Half of Terry Duane Tucker, Successor Herman Baker (75) 2t 3/6, 13 Help wanted: Shop service tech JOHNSTON, BUREN J. & the Southwest Quarter of Co-Trustee Under The Personal Representative for aggressive company, Agricul- BILLIE J. WILSON, CRYSTAL Section Sixteen lying West of the Revocable Living Trust 17883 County Road 522 AGRI-BUSINESS ture equipment experience ERIN ATWELL, JAMES R. County Road; the North Half of Agreement of the Tucker Family Gainesville, MO 65655 required, benefits, 401k, insur- Equipment/Supply 5 MORRIS, BRANDON PARKS, the Northwest Quarter; the Trust ance, vacation. Mail resume to: GARY D. WALLS Southeast Quarter of the Dated July 31, 2014, as amend- BRILL & WAGONER, P. C. Engine Tech, PO Box 807, West Defendants. Northwest Quarter; the North ed December 8, 2016 Attorneys for SUTER Plains, MO 65775. tf Half of the Northeast Quarter; Personal Representative Fencing & Welding LLC The Gainesville School District is NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR the North Half of the Southeast /s/ 204 West Main Street Welding • Fencing • Corrals now accepting applications for a SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Quarter of the Northeast Sherri Lynn Hass West Plains, Missouri 65775 Servicing the Tri-County Area Paraprofessional Aide. Quali- Quarter; the Southwest Quarter Sherri Lynn Hass, Successor Telephone: 417-256-6174 “For All Your Fencing Needs” The State of Missouri to of the Northeast Quarter; all in Co-Trustee Under The E-Mail: kwagoner.brillwagoner@ fied applicants must have 60 Defendants and the unknown Section Twenty-two. Revocable Living Trust gmail.com Cole Suter • 417-349-0580 college hours and previous consorts, heirs, devisees, Agreement of the Tucker Family By: Kenneth A. Wagoner # experience is preferred. Inter- donees, alienees, successors, The Northeast Quarter; the Trust #26329 Like new, Husqvarna zero turn ested persons may apply online assigns, and immediate or North Half of the Northwest Dated July 31, 2014, as amend- 4t 2/27, 3/6, 13, 20 mower. 52” solid deck with only at www.gainesvillebulldogs.com remote voluntary or involuntary Quarter; the Southeast Quarter ed December 8, 2016 59 hours of operation. Kawasaki >District Info> Employment> grantees of: of the Northwest Quarter; the (208) 4t 2/13,20,27, 3/6 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 23 hp. Engine. New is $5,000 – Application. Accepting applica- WIL HOWARD BROCKFELD, North Half of the Southeast OZARK COUNTY, MISSOURI asking $4,400. Basically get a tions until position is filled. The STEVEN D. & JERICA E. Quarter; the Southwest Quarter TRUSTEE’S SALE PROBATE DIVISION new mower for $600 less. 870- Gainesville School District is an HOSKINS JR., JEFF J. JASON, of the Southeast Quarter; the IN RE: Geoffrey D Hand and 421-7455 tf Equal Opportunity / Affirmative RICKY R. STUDDARD, DUSTIN East Half of the Southwest Aimee C Hand, husband and In the Estate of For sale DR Power Grader Action Employer. 2t11 LEE CARTER, LONDA R. Quarter; the Southwest Quarter wife Trustee’s Sale: CHARLES E. LUNA, hydrolic, excellent condition Now hiring at all 4 Bullseye JOHANNSEN, JANET of the Southwest Quarter; All in Estate No. 17OZ-PR00031 $800 call John at 417-273- locations in Ozark County. POINDEXTER, MARK & PAM Section Twenty-three; All of For default in payment of debt Deceased. 2085. 4t12 Please apply in person. tf SIMS, JOYCE GARNER, Section Twenty-four, EXCEPT and performance of obligation TOMMY L. & FREDA H. the Southwest Quarter of the secured by Deed of Trust exe- SANDERS, TIMOTHY & PEGGY Southwest Quarter; All of Section cuted by Geoffrey D Hand and CLARK, KENNY PRUITT, JOHN Twenty-five, EXCEPT the East Aimee C Hand, husband and E. MORTIMER, MEARL Half of the Southeast Quarter wife dated August 24, 2012 and HARRIS, DANIEL LEE CLARK, and EXCEPT the Northwest recorded in the Office of the ROBERT & ERIN REESE, KRIS Quarter of the Northwest Recorder of Deeds of Ozark MICHAEL LLOYD, C T & JOY Y Quarter; the Northeast Quarter County, Missouri in Book 344, for the 2019 Season ERVIN—TRUST, DEREK of Section Thirty-five; All that Page 212 the undersigned Cloud 9 Ranch at Caulfield, MO is accepting applications for our 2019 Season. ROBINSON, TYLER BYERS, part of the North Half of the Successor Trustee, at the PATRICIA A MAST, ROBYN M. Southeast Quarter of Section request of the legal holder of We will be hiring for Gatehouse, Maintenance, Trading Post, Restaurant (kitchen & wait SANDERS, MARK &/OR Thirty-five that lies North of U.S. said Note will on Thursday, staff), Rangers, Housekeeping, Big Top Concessions, Youth Center, Pool Lifeguards, FRANCINE DEMARS, SHANE Highway 160; the Northwest March 14, 2019 between the and Resource Division. You may pick up an application at the Gatehouse or download NELSON, KEVIN PAUL CRUM, Quarter; the Northwest Quarter hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 one off our website at Cloud9Ranch.com under Employment Opportunities. JOSEPH C. DEVOS, KEITH of the Northeast Quarter; All that p.m., (at the specific time of NICHOLAS FERRELL, SONYA part of the Northwest Quarter of 4:45 PM), at the West Front Turn in your application to the Gatehouse or email to [email protected] L. & BURTIS M TURNER, the Southwest Quarter that lies Door of the Court House, City of We are an equal opportunity employer Wednesday, March 6, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 11 CLASSIFIEDS

RNs – Career opportunities in For sale Exercise strider, RECREATION Well drilling 779 make offer. 417-679-3916 Larry, your area! Full-time, part-time, wheelchair, electric treadmill. Gainesville. tf BOATS & MOTORS 605 Cooper WATER WELL Drilling & weekends. Excellent benefits, 679-4320. tf Loamy River Bottom Pump Service. Complete water weekly pay, flexibility. Join our BOAT FOR SALE –seats 4, WE SELL SIGNS. All types. 1964 20' Cruzer, inboard/out- systems. New installation and team of exceptional nurses. D&D Signs. Hwy. 160, Gaines- Top Soil • River Rock repairs. Quality work at a rea- Apply online www.oxfordhealth- board 4 cylinder Chrysler ville. Call 679-3720 or 417/989- engine. 11581 CR 7070 Caul- sonable price. Harold Cooper, care.net. 417/255-9577. EOE/ 0317. tf Driveway Chat Thornfield, MO. 417-273-4775. AAE Cox Health affiliated. tf field. 1-417-712-3191. tf Country Home Quilters online tf Furniture 345 2001 Lowe's Fishing & Ski Boat quilt shop 573-518-1981, www. 19 1/2 ft with cover, 135 hp, few CHAPMAN'S PUMP SERVICE. NEW full-size bed foundation. countryhomequilters.com. Full hours, Ski Bar, All equipment Serving your pump and well YOUR AUTO PARTS Never used. $65. 273-4329. tf line quilt shop including fabrics, goes. Excellent condition. One work needs. 273.4764. or SPECIALIST FOR SALE: nice glass top din- notions, knitting and crocheting owner $12,000.00 Call John at 417.372.3662 Theodosia, MO. ing table and 4 chairs. $100. supplies, embroidery blocks, 417-273-2085. 4t13 tf D.E. Pleasant ~ Owner floss. tf Portable Maytag dishwasher, 1963 Span America lake boat TRANSPORTATION 16 Court Square • South Side of the Square $100. Call Bonnie Coffey, 679- Pets/Supplies 365 with canopy tilt trailer with new The Caney Mountain Volunteer Gainesville, MO 3539. tf “DOGGIE-DO” Grooming. Hwy. paint $600. 417-543-0754. tf Fire Department is in need of Miscellaneous 358 5 S, one mile south of W on For sale 1992 26' Bayliner 417-257-9527 donated automobiles to use in (417) 679-4527 Service for four – cobalt blue Hwy. 5. No dogs over 30 lbs. Rendevous boat with 150hp auto extraction training. We will dish set. $35. Copper-clad wood Call 417/679-4121 for appoint- Mercury Force motor, trailer and 417-250-1020 pick up and haul. Call the cookstove with warming oven ment. 9-5 Mon.-Thurs. Have with toilet priviledges. $7,000 CMVFD firehouse, 679-3280. tf you hugged your dog today? tf and reservoir, nice, $800. Barn 417-679-2217 or 417-284- Antiques/Classics 807 wood dresser, $150. Black and Full blooded Cocker Spaniel 7084. tf 1937 Ford 2 door Nova. Nar- white wood cookstove with puppies for sale. Parti 3 black 16.6 SAVAGE BASS BOAT for DOZING rowed front end excellent rat rod warming oven. $395. 2002 Ford and white, one blonde and sale. 85 hp Johnson motor. Call project $1700. 417-543-0754. tf Explorer Supertrak 114,000 white. All males. Asking $150 or for details. $2,200 or best offer. Automobiles 810 miles. $7000. 417-284-3727. best offer. Will meet to deliver. 989-9812. tf 4t13 Shots are all up to date. 417- 2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4 284-9931. 4t12 Campers & Trailers 610 Two leather wingback chairs Light Dozer Work Door Sedan. Very low miles. It $20. 273-1219. 4t13 wanted 370 1999 FIFTH WHEEL 33- FOOT has a 3.5L V6 engine and 4 Auto Body Painting & Repair TRAVEL TRAILER: Aluma-Lite Driveways • Fence Rows speed automatic engine. Spa- Insurance Claims Welcome Craftsman 10" compound mitre Wanted to buy 16' Flat bed by Holiday Rambler, 2 slide cious car that gets really good saw. Like new $65. Oakland Trailer in good shape, reason- FREE ESTIMATES outs, central heat/air, washer/ Electrical/Plumbing 735 fuel mileage. One owner. Local area 314-852-3475. 4t13 able priced. Call and leave mes- dryer hookup, large elec/gas/ owner. It is equipped with HIGH QUALITY Golden Eagle compound bow sage 417-684-7055. 4t11 battery fridge, gooseneck Adams & Sons LLC power windows, power locks, with sights, arrows, and quiver. Wanted to buy Bumper hitch attachment. $10,000 OBO. 417- Plumbing and Electric cruise control, keyless entry, WORK $65. Oakland area. 314-852- Inline bale Trailer call or leave 448-9292. Nevada. tf remote start, CD player, dual Uni Cure Paint Booth 3475. 4t13 message 417-684-7055. 4t11 Dutchmen Pop-up sleeps 6, climate control, air conditioning Boat dock wenches, Shelby Needed: Small milking machine. 8'x10' screen room. Lots of 417-265-1044 and lots more. $7,950 Nash Complete Paint Color model 5404, 1200 lbs capacity, 110. Setup for goats. 417-785- extras. $3,000 obo 417-712- Auto Sales 679-4111. tf Matching System antique sewing machine, Singer 4216. 4t12 1120. Please leave message. 417-989-1245 1985 Crown Victoria. New tires, Kansas Jack Magna III D345692 SIMANCO56352 Tecumseh. 4t13 brakes, muffler, fuel pump and REAL ESTATE RENTALS Straightening System AD345692, Mercury Thurston Camper Trailer- Sportsman Home Services/Misc. 747 battery. $1,550. 273-1219. 4t13 trolling motor 57705534. Rem NOTICE: All real estate adver- tised herein is subject to the 2001, 35 foot with 10' slide out. 2000 Mercury Sable LS 4 Door DUSTIN WALLACE Star cpap machine. 417-785- Good condition. $1,950 cell Sedan. Local trade. Maintained 4233 4t12 Federal Fair Housing Act, which CARPET & VINYL Owner makes it illegal to advertise 417-543-0754, home 679-4355. and serviced locally. It was a Free black gum firewood. You wany preference, limitation, or Near Rockbridge. tf INSTALLATION daily driver for the previous Ph: (417)273-0016 cut and haul. Gainesville 417- discrimination based on race, 2000 Sportsman Camper 30 ft. owner. Good tires. Front end Cell: (417) 257-4985 372-0554. 4t11 LAMINATE • VCT TILE • CERAMIC was just aligned. This will make color, religion, sex, handicap, slide out, needs t.l.c. only HC 2 Box 2748 • Theodosia, MO SCOOTER HAULER: Harmar familial status, or national origin, $2300. 417-543-0754. tf a good daily driver for someone commuting to and from work AL100 Universal Scooter Lift. or intention to make any such S&S 24' Horse Trailer. It is JIM SCALLY Requires 2" hitch receiver & preference, limitation, or dis- and it would be a great first Trucks, 4x4s & SUVs 830 setup as a 2 horse slant with WE ALSO STRETCH & REPAIR vehicle for a new driver. Good operates using vehicles 12v crimination. We will not know- living quarters. It's a local trail- EXISTING CARPET 2012 Kia Sportage EX 4 Door battery. More than 2 years of ingly accept any advertising for fuel economy. It’s equipped with er. It's in good condition. Has a power seat, power windows, SUV. This is a one owner vehi- warranty left. Paid $2650 in real estate which is in violation bed, shower, cook stove and FREE ESTIMATES cle. The tires have very deep June 2018. Asking for $1500. of the law. All persons are here- power locks, cruise control, tilt oven, cabinets bathroom and steering, power mirrors, inter- rubber. This will be a really good Contact 417 225-2306 Terry or by informed that all dwellings kitchen area. $5,500 Nash Auto vehicle to get around in the 417 818-5395 Linda. 4t12 advertised are available on an 417-679-4046 mittent wipers, air conditioning, Sales 679-4111. tf moonroof and much more. snow this winter. It’s loaded with 34 X 42 Antique sea crest style equal opportunity basis. all kinds of features and options. SERVICES Cell: 417-543-0454 $3,950 Nash Auto Sales 679- fish tank- only one made, large APARTMENTS/CABINS 405 4111. tf The second row of seats fold LIST YOUR BUSINESS HERE, down and create extra cargo collection of new books, Elvis For rent: One and two bedroom Call the Ozark County Times at 1979 Chev. Monte Carlo, V6 room. It has power windows, collection 30 cps., large Rem- apartments available frequently 417-679-4641. tf-ha motor, AC, PS, AT. 112,000 total power locks, cruise control, tilt ington mountain man statue 25 near Gainesville, but in the ECUMSE CABINET COMPANY miles. New Reman, motor less steering, panoramic sunroof, 1/2", clown collection 5 pcs. and country. $325 for one bedroom, Accounting 703 figurines, Indian collection, doll T H than 500 miles. $3,850. 989- power seat, leather seats, light $375 for two bedroom. Sewer, 0515. After 6p.m. call 679- liftgate, power mirrors, USB collection large and small, nauti- trash and water included. $300 4866. tf charging port, heated seats, air cal collection, match book car deposit. 417/284-9962 or QUICK CASH OF MISSOURI 417-284-3439 conditioning, push button start collection, blankets and quilt 417/372-3867. tf www.tecumsehcabinet.com 1985 Ford LTD Station wagon, items, records 33 (52), 45's PAYDAY LOANS • TITLE LOANS looks good, needs minor repair and lots more. $8,950 Nash (47), lots of pictures and paint- Harlin Heights Apartments $800 obo. 417-543-0754. tf Auto Sales 679-4111. tf ings, women's size 34 Harley 1986 Nissan 300 wrecked, good 2013 Ford Flex SEL 4 Door Davidson jacket, Persian hand- in Gainesville 417-679-0415 Hwy. 5 • MO/AR State Line motor, transmission $900 obo. Crossover. This is a local vehi- woven rug 7.4 X 9, linen nap- One bedroom apartments for 417-543-0754. tf cle owned by a local business kins, plates and cups (large elderly, handicapped or disabled. Look for Yellow & Black signs owner and has been maintained 1980 Dodge Mirada 318 auto- assortment), 15 liquor statues Rent based on income with extremely well. All service A/C & Heating 705 matic $700. 417-543-0754. tf and decanters, giraffe collec- utilities included. Emergency alarm records are available. It’s tion, about 35 picture frames, 32 system, laundry on site. Central WHIDDON'S AIR & Electrical, 1992 Cadillac Eldorado. equipped with a 3.5L V6 and an cassettes w/ case, Cannon heat and air. LLC. Heating, air conditioning, 117,000 miles, $500 new tires automatic 6 speed transmis- cameras w/ two extra lens and 417-679-3584 electrical, light plumbing, gas with less than 100 miles. Paint & sion. Very spacious cabin with flash attachments, 12 Ghost piping. farm equipment and inside rough, but good, solid, 9 am - 11 am plenty of leg room for passen- Rider figurines, 5 non-sports vehicle air, sheet metal work. heavy car. Body is excellent. gers. Some of the options and card albums, 5 and 6 gargoyle TDD: 711 Authorized Rheem dealer. Resi- Good restore or parts. Runs features include CD player, figurines, 3 Alchemy figurines, This institution is an equal opportunity dential and commerical, great but does have electrical cruise control, power windows, 16 Lord of the Rings mixed provider and employer. licensed and insured. Perry issue. $1800 obo 417-284- power locks, power heated front items, approx. 160-170 cds, Whiddon - mechanical contrac- 9996. tf seats, power mirrors, Sirius Sat- small Pokemon collection, 8 tor. Over 25 years experience. ellite Radio, backup camera, Death Blade figurines, 7 Tolkien Westridge Apartments 417/543-2657. tf 2012 Buick Regal, turbo 2, in Gainesville 4-door, crimson red with leather memory driver seat, air condi- figurines, 3 phone systems plus roofing 768 tioning and lots more. $9,950 wall phone (coin), Long John One, two or three bedroom WEST PLAINS PROPANE seats and sunroof. 40,000 miles $14,000. Call Tim at 284-3739. Nash Auto Sales 679-4111. tf Silver's cup collection (4), 5 with washer & dryer, microhood BROOKE ROOFING & SIDING piece collection of glasses with Rent based on income. Water, PROPANE • FUEL OIL tf 2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4 Door comic figurines, 12 piece glass sewer & trash removal included. GASOLINE • DIESEL FUEL Locally owned & operated for over 25 years. Motorcycles 820 SUV. One owner. 3rd row seat- collection plus assortment of ing. Good tires with deep rub- Beautiful New Playground 2006 SUNL motor scooter. others, 16 piece small village FREE ESTIMATES ber. All kinds of eye appeal and & Basketball Court! Office (417) 679-0473 150cc 50+mpg. Excellent for buildings collection, brass desk great color. Low miles. Very Cell (417) 256-3470 417-265-3250 students $1,100. 417-679-3989 lamp, beautiful 63 year old 417-679-3584 clean. It’s equipped with power or cell 870-656-9595. tf antique Victor RCA hutch style 1 pm - 3 pm Cell: 417-712-1983 seat, power windows, power Backhoe/Bulldozer 710 with stereo and record player, TDD: 711 Parts & Services 825 locks, keyed remote, power heated mirrors, hill descent con- dining room curio with center This institution is an equal opportunity ’S SEAM drawer and cabinet doors provider and employer. GER LES trol, mud and rut mode, sand below, 3 each, 30"X80", 32" X HOGAN FARMS O Guttering S mode, SNOW, GRAVEL, ackhoe ump ruck R 61" curio cabinet, gas propane HOMES 407 B & D T GRASS MODE, dual climate & Vinyl control, air conditioning, steer- ventless fireplace insert House for rent or buy on con- 6-Way Dozer Siding ing wheel controls, touch button 28"X28", potato bin cabinet tract available March 15th, must Septic Tanks Installation & Repair factory stereo, backup camera 12"X 34" high, 2 wicker bar have good references and proof Site Work and much more. $15,795 Nash stools w/ backs and swivel, 2 of employment. 417-265-1121 417-683-7557 Foundations • Basements Auto Sales 679-4111. tf wood bar stools, sandblasting or 812-390-1128. 4t12 unit, wooden carved fisherman, Mike & Karla 2009 Ford F450 Lariat 4 dr crew Mobile Homes 410 fisherman statue. Don Schar- Hogan Sandblasting 775 cab 4x4, 6.4L, V8 Turbo diesel, brough, 962 Kalijah Rd., Protem 3 bedroom trailer $475. 2 bed- Sandblasting - all types - big or 78,600 miles. Excellent condi- (417) 230-6679 tf room trailer $360 at Airport Trail- small. Check us out for pricing. tion, new rubber. $30,000. Seri- er Park 679-4869. tf Chaney Monument. 679-3720 ous inquiries only 314-853-0640 Old homemade quilt blue and (417) 679-4749 Located at the shop building behind white colors for sale 679-4509. Office/Commercial 425 Cell: (417) 331-2554 shop; cell 417/989-0317. tf Nash & Son's Auto Sales on Hwy. 160 Gainesville area. tf tf OZARK SELF-STORAGE. Dif- Well drilling 779 We Accept 2001 Subaru Forester needs For Sale: Early 40's Maytag ferent size units. Reasonable back window runs good $1500 obo. 417-543-0754. tf wringer washing machine with rates. Hwy. 5 North. Call 417- Construction 730 JM SALES & PUMP SERVICE twin cylinder engine and two 417-679-0074 679-4866. tf CONCRETE WORK. All types; Evening & Weekend Service 98 Ford Ranger XLT stepside rinse tubs on casters. Asking 191k miles, manual trans. Tires floors, footings, basement walls, ERVICE ON LL RANDS $475. 417-284-3699. tf S A B are good. Good shape $2,800. short walls, sidewalks, etc. 1-800-732-1878 Large service station sign, light- NASH’S Larry Wallace Concrete, 417- 284-9996. tf ed, across from Town and 543-0067. tf 417-679-2773 1965 Chevy 1/2 ton stepside Country $800 obo. 30 large clay MINI-STORAGE We Accept longbed, no motor, transmission fire place tiles and blocks, fire $600 obo. 417-543-0754. tf place brick $500 obo. 2 brush 60 UNITS - 5 SIZES 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LT 4 hogs, 1 workable, 1 needs REASONABLE RATES MLH & SONS Door Crew Cab 4 Wheel Drive wheel $500 obo. 417-543- Pickup. It has a 5.3L V8 and 0754. tf Call Jeff Sand & Gravel COOPER (417) 679-4111 automatic transmission. Nice Rear tine roto tiller $175. 417- Top Soil Creek Rock DRILLING & PUMP set of BF Goodrich all-terrain 989-0911. tf (417) 257-4864 Fill Dirt Sand ◆ Water Well Drilling & Pump Service tires with deep rubber. It runs Like new, Husqvarna zero turn Excavating Chat and drives really well. It’s mower. 52” solid deck with only ◆ Complete Water Systems equipped with power windows, Site Prep Ponds power locks, cruise control, tilt 59 hours of operation. Kawa- Do you have a place for rent? ◆ New Installation & Repairs ThankThank you you for for trusting trusting ThankThankThankThank you you you for you for trustingfor trustingfor trusting trusting GainesvilleFordland wheel steering, power mirrors, saki 23 hp. Engine. New is LET PEOPLE KNOW!! Call us All Limestone Products usus for for all all of of your your auto auto usus forus forus allfor allfor of all of yourall of your of your autoyour auto auto auto 417-257-8434 power seats, CD player, cold air $5,000 – asking $4,400. Basi- today at 679-4641. tf-ha bodybody needs. needs. bodybodybody bodyneeds. needs. needs. needs. Call For Free Estimates Come see us for all your conditioning and lots more. cally get a new mower for $600 417-273-4775MerryMerry Christmas. Christmas. Merryauto-collisionMerryMerryMerry Christmas. Christmas. Christmas. Christmas. needs. less. 870-421-7455 tf REAL ESTATE SALES $11,950 Nash 417-679-4111. tf 417-679-4102 417-257-8434417-257-8434Harold Cooper 417-257-8434417-257-8434417-257-8434417-257-8434 8' A-frame hoist (3pc) $300. 1k Farms & Acreage 510 Ballpark Road • Gainesville MO Thornfield, Missouri 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 4 chain hoist $50. 3k hyd. eng. 41 REMOTE ACRES bordering COOPER DRILLING, Inc. 2007-2013 Chevy Truck: Back Door Crew Cab LT Long Bed hoist $300. Eng stand $200. Bull Shoals Lake take line, bumper, front valance and end Dual Rear Wheels. Duramax Adjustable creeper $50. 12' Ozark County. $1,495 an acre, caps. All new. still in box. Black. Diesel and Allison automatic wood stepladder $25. Tecum- 352-239-0415. tf $300 for the set. Also have a transmission. Very well seh 210-454-9845. tf Ray Grisham PEARSON’S receiver hitch that came off a equipped pickup. Nearly new Three lots in Holiday Hills este- Construction & Concrete PUMP SERVICE 2013 Chevy truck. Great shape Michelin tires. Very strong Bedliner for S-10 Chevy or Nis- ates in Theodosia. 8 lots in Lake WELL DRILLING $100. 417-284-9996 tf engine. This is a great truck for san pickup. 417-785-4216. tf Shore development in Theodo- anyone needing to haul things All types of concrete work S-10 Chevy bedliner $50 obo sia. With city water. 573-714- Complete Well & pump ServiCe like campers, boats, mowing Old pottery for sale. In good Flat work & decorative 417-785-4216. tf shape. Some collectibles. 679- 5779. 4t13 equipment, livestock, tractors Skid steer & backhoe service CALL ABOUT SPECIAL 4509. tf Homes 515 PRICING ON DRILLING Ford pickup 5 speed trans with and other heavy equipment/ Light dozing, site prep, transfer case for 1989-91 Ford material. It’s equipped with NEW 3 wheel bicycle. 417-679- 2 bedroom one bath house driveways ect... 4x4 1/2 ton. $450 417-679-3916 power mirrors, power locks, 4366. tf for sale on one acre. Located Low local minimum 417-273-4479 Gainesville. tf power windows, cruise control, Remington 22" String Trimmer- in Ocie, MO $69,000. 417-273- Best Merchandise tilt steering, leather seating, 4t9 Titled as 2012 spec 3 wheel Model series 260. Used maybe 4209. Gainesville, MO at the Best power seats, heated seats, Price & Best trike. Chevy Cavalier engine 10 times. Paid $349 selling for Call to subscribe memory seats, CD player, Bose Service After and trans. Harley front wheel. $250obo. Like new condition! to the Ozark speakers, power pedal adjust- County Times 417-257-4930 the Sale Taken back to basics, to build 417-989-0481. tf new body in 2014. $2,200 or ment, trailer hitches and more! 417-679-4641 $13,950 Nash 417-679-4111. tf Page 12 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, March 6, 2019

OBITUARIES Mickle ‘Mike’ Meidell, 52 William ‘Bill’ Sherrill, 76 Jacqueline Anne Brubaker, 73 A celebration of the A private family memorial Funeral services for Mickle Anthony “Mike” Meidell, life of William Joel “Bill” service was held recently for 52, of West Plains, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March Sherrill, 76, of Theodosia, Jacqueline Anne Brubaker, 9, 2019, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. will be held at 1 p.m. 73, of Gainesville following Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral Saturday, March 23, her death on Feb. 20, 2019, home. Mr. Meidell died March 4 near Tecumseh. 2019, at Hollister First in Gainesville. He was born Dec. 8, 1966, the son of Gary Anthony Baptist Church, 136 She was born Oct. 7, Meidell and Betty Long Meidell. On June 25, 2011, in Hillbilly Lane in Hollister. 1945, in Philadelphia, Caulfield he married Jalynn Eades Mr. Sherrill died Feb. 23 Pennsylvania, the daughter Mr. Meidell worked as a boilermaker and was the previ- at Cox Medical Center - of Clifton B. Groff and Helen ous owner of Pickerel Fishing & Hunting Guide Service in Branson. Groff (Collins). Ontario, Canada. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. He was born Sept. 23, She lived in New Mexico Meidell was a Christian. 1942, in Licking, the son throughout her childhood. He is survived by his wife, Jalynn Meidell; three chil- of Lester and Berda Pearl She attended college there dren, Keegan, Lathan and Carly Osborne; one grandchild, Saylors Sherrill. He and met her husband, Philip E. Brubaker III while he was Ellie Osborne; his mother, Betty Meidell; one sister, Brenda attended Licking High stationed in the Air Force there. They had known each other Gibson; one aunt, Velma Lee Morton; his father-in-law and School. While in Licking, he met Margaret Seidmeyer. only 31 days when they were married on June 27, 1964, in mother-in-law, James and Linda Eades; sister-in-law and They were married Nov, 17, 1962, in Salem, Arkansas. Portales, New Mexico. . brother-in-law, Cynthia and Troy Lee; and his nieces and The couple moved to Fenton, where Mr. Sherrill was They moved to Mr. Brubaker’s hometown in Lancaster nephew, Melinda, Morgan Lee and Danny. employed by Chrysler Automotive Assembly. He worked County, Pennsylvania, and then, in 1976, they moved to He was preceded in death by his father. for Chrysler 30 years and retired in 1995. That same Perry County, Pennsylvania, where they bought a dairy Burial will be in the Elijah Cemetery. Memorial contri- year, he and his wife moved to Theodosia. farm, which would become one of the top-producing dairy butions may be made to Autism Speaks or to the Elijah Mr. Sherrill’s great passion was teaching and calling farms in central Pennsylvania. Cemetery or to the Masons and may be left at the funeral square dancing. He was known as a “take charge” kind In her early 40s, Mrs. Brubaker went back to school to home. Online condolences may be expressed at robertson- of man with a booming voice, a big smile and a great become a respiratory therapist. drago.com. sense of humor. His ability to teach and call square danc- Later, the Brubakers sold their Pennsylvania farm and Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, directors. ing created a demand for his talent all over the country. moved to Ozark County, “retiring” to a farm near Gainesville He had a fun side and a zest for life and for helping oth- they called Ojo Caliente Ranch. ers. Mrs. Brubaker did well at any task she undertook, and He was very devoted and caring to his family and also she modeled patience, love and integrity to those who knew CLASSIFIEDS to a long list of friends. In his spare time, he was a Ham her. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and farming, radio buff, a golfer, and a fisherman who was very fond and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family, 1991 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, 9165 Paint may be a little rough, of boating. leading them to church every Sunday. standard cab, long wheel base, but its a good little truck! • The Brubaker children say they never heard their parents 2wd. Power windows, locks, $3,500 OBO tf He was a member of the Amateur Radio Club and the cold air conditioning with Theodosia Country Club. He was of the Baptist Faith. raise their voices at each other. Mrs. Brubaker lived a happy, Vans 833 139,500 miles. 5.0 Liter (302 CI) He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Theodosia; fulfilling life and left behind a legacy that will not be forgot- v-8 engine replaced at 125,000 2001 Ford Windstar 200k+ two sons, Ron Sherrill and wife Robin of Forsyth, and ten by family and friends. miles, 5 speed manual transmis- miles. Leather interior. $2,000. Survivors include her husband, Philip E. Brubaker II of sion. Complete repaint 4 years 417-679-3989 or 870-656-9595. Don Sherrill and wife Paula of St. Louis; a sister, Donna ago. Mild restoration $7,550. f Foste and husband Ben of Lincoln, Missouri; five grand- Gainesville; one son, Clifton G. Brubaker of Lewisburg, 989-0515 or in the evenings 2005 Chrysler Town & Country children, Christina, Jonathan, Samantha, Timmothy and Pennsylvania; and one daughter, Julia A. Brubaker Lesh of 679-4866. tf Limited 4 Door Extended Mini- Jessica; and one great-grandson, Josiah Cones. Gainesville; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4, van. This is a clean minivan that He was preceded in death by his parents and one two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. 115,300 miles, cloth interior, 5 runs and drives well. It has a brother, Gary Sherrill. She was preceded in death by her parents and her eldest seats, cd/tape, heat air, power good set of tires. Local trade. It son, Philip E. Brubaker IV, formerly of Wasola, who died in is equipped with power lift gate, Arrangements by Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral windows and driver seat, very 2016. clean, almost new tires .. $4500 power sliding doors, power Home, Forsyth. or OBO. Call 417-251-0167. tf locks, power windows, cruise Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. control, power mirrors, tilt steer- 1999 GMC Suburban Sierra 4x4 ing, power seat, cold air condi- 6.2 diesle turbo, automatic, tioning, leather seats, CD play- runs good $1,900 obo 679- er, stow and go seats and lots SHERIFF’S REPORT 4355. tf more. $4,450 Nash Auto Sales 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Clas- 679-4111. tf To contact the Ozark County months. OCSD rendered assis- OCSD rendered assistance. 1:41 p.m. – Dollar General sic LS 4 Door Crew Cab 4 Sheriff’s Department or other tance. 6:45 p.m. – Caller reported managers asks for officer assis- GARAGE SALES Wheel Drive. V8 engine and emergency-responding agen- 2:09 p.m. – Theodosia caller that a subject slapped her tance. Handled by OCSD officer. automatic transmission. Good HUGE cies here, call 417-679-4633. In lost 12 sheep to dogs. Officer daughter. Caller wanted to get 2:10 p.m. – Caller reported a an emergency, dial 911. talked to reporting party. an ex parte and was advised white, four-door vehicle in a set of Firestone Destination THREE TRUCKLOAD SALE tires. Multicolored LED lights 3:36 p.m. – Medical: 49-year- she needed to go to courthouse pond on County Road 310 a half with remote. Great sound sys- Hope Center Church, 750 Green Feb. 25 old female with a-fib has chest in the morning. Reporting party miles from County Road 314., tem. Great running pickup with Valley Drive in Mountain Home, 8:07 a.m. – Caller said some- pain. OCA and Caulfield VFD was going to bring daughter in to doesn’t know if there are any plenty of eye appeal. Interior is having a huge three semi one tried to break into the responded. Patent was trans- talk to officer after ball game. occupants. OCA was dis- and exterior are in very good truckload sale on Thursday, Fri- Theodosia post office last night; ported to Ozarks Medical Center 8:12 p.m. – Suspicious inci- patched. Canceled. condition. It’s equipped with day and Saturday, March 7-8-9. their gun is still lying in the back in West Plains. dent: dispute over a vehicle at 5:23 p.m. – Missing person: power windows, power locks, From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m on Thurs- drive. Short narrative report was 3:37 p.m. – Theodosia caller Airport Trailer Park. Handled by Caller said owner put a boat in cruise control, tilt wheel steer- day and Friday and 8-2 on Sat- taken. said someone in a 1980s Chevy officer. at Udall on Thursday. Truck and ing, touch screen Pioneer radio urday. Three truckloads, about 10:09 a.m. – A window was GMC Jimmy Blazer, gray with 10:39 p.m. – Highway trailer are still at the access; with remote, chrome nerf bar 80 pallets of new merchandise broken out last night on trailer with yellow quad came to obstruction: semi-truck broke however, the owner hasn’t been running boards, bedliner, trailer of all kinds. Housewares, furni- Smoketree Lane. Officer spot to reporting party’s house looking down at J Highway near T heard from. MSHP Water hitch, air conditioning, power ture, tools, outdoor equipment reporting party on the phone. for scrap. Wanted it on record. toward Liner. Lick Creek VFD Division responded. OCSD mirrors, keyless entry and lots and lots of toys. We have very 1:43 p.m. – A red car is on 4:26 p.m. – Medical: 73-year- responded. Vehicle is out of fuel. attempted to ping cell phone at more! $13,950 Nash Auto Sales nice toys for all ages! Everything the bridge at Haskins Ford. old female is having trouble 11:10 p.m. – Lift assistance 8:00 p.m. but no response 679-4111. tf will be 50-80 percent off retail Theodosia Area VFD and breathing. Dora VFD and South needed on Highway 181. Fire because phone has been out of price! Biggest sale you will Thornfield VFD responded. Howell Ambulance responded. department rendered assis- service too long. Bakersfield 2000 FORD RANGER XLT 4X4 attend all year. We accept cash, Everything is OK at steel tracks 4:53 p.m. – Homemade tance. and Tecumseh VFDs also • 4.0L • 213,000 miles • Very checks and credit/debit cards. and the bridge, according to trailed was reportedly stolen on March 1 responded. Dependable Text/call • 417-533- Don’t miss this sale! Thornfield; there’s nothing on County Road 855. Reporting Well-being / security check 6:06 p.m. – Medical: female the north side. Theodosia fire- party said he would fill out a requested on Highway 181. has cut her wrist. OCT and Lick fighter found the car; no one was statement on Feb. 27. Deputies went to back window. Creek VFD responded. HELP WANTED around. 6:01 p.m. – Reporting party The female subject answered 6:19 p.m. – Medical: 1:07 p.m. – Caller said a sub- on County Road 831 said a male and said she was OK. Deputy 77-year-old has fallen and has ject is back, causing problems subject wrecked his motorcycle asked her to go to the front door, a possible broken hip. Cox again on Ray Jones Lane. and is now wandering around but she never did. They asked if Ambulance and Brixey- Heart of the Ozarks Handled by officer. near her house. OCSD respond- they could go inside, and she Rockbridge VFD responded. Healthcare Center 4:09 p.m. – Brush fire on ed. Male subject lost his keys in said no. 6:33 p.m. – Caller said Currently taking applications for County Roads 608 and 608A. the water. Checked OK. 8:50 a.m. – Medical: 62-year- female at a location had tried to Full-Time 11-7 Charge Nurse, RN or LPN Lick Creek VFD, Tecumseh 6:02 p.m. – OCSD assisted old female is having trouble cut her wrist. Both parties are VFD, Gainesville VFD, Caney Department of Family Services. breathing. OCA and Lick Creek intoxicated. Female was using Monday-Friday; Very competitive Wage Scale; vacation, sick Mountain VFD were dispatched, 8:32 p.m. – Brush fire report- VFD responded. Patient was a butter knife. Officer separated and holiday pay; PRN Nursing positions available all shifts! along with Ozark County ed on County Road 328, with transported to BRMC. both parties for the night. Weekend shift also available! Ambulance. An OCSD officer structures nearby. Caney 1:34 p.m. – Caller said tools 6:52 p.m. – Medical: We are looking for people who are dependable, compassionate, friendly was dispatched to control the Mountain and Dora VFD were stolen out of garage on 69-year-old is having trouble and fun-loving to join our team! Apply in person at the facility or call landowner. responded. Landrace Loop. OCSD rendered breathing and has been throw- 683-4129 for more information. Come join our awesome Healthcare team! 5:10 p.m. – Rollover vehicle 8:38 p.m. – Elderly female assistance. ing up for two days. OCA We have a great place to work! crash reported. OCA and has fallen on floor and can’t get 2:41 p.m. – Lift assistance responded. Patient transported Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare • 2004 Crestview St. • Ava, MO Missouri State Highway Patrol up. OCA and Gainesville VFD needed on W Highway. Pontiac to BRMC. responded. Air ambulance was responded. Patient was trans- Price Place VFD responded. 8:16 p.m. – Loud noise dispatched but then was can- ported to OMC. 5:10 p.m. – Medical: 30-year- reported at Westridge CONSTRUCTION celed. 11:37 p.m. – OMC emergen- old diabetic male has sugar at Apartments. Neighbors playing 5:36 p.m. – A verbal alterca- cy room caller reported a 65. OCA and Gainesville VFD music too loud. Handled by offi- tion was reported at Highway domestic case with a patient. responded. cer. 160 and Bullseye. A male sub- 6:09 p.m. – Caller is missing 8:56 p.m. – Reporting party New Construction ject left a female subject, who is Feb. 27 an old wringer washer. Wanted it in Isabella let a subject borrow RAJ Construction Remodeling • Tile now causing a disturbance in the 4:05 a.m. – Reporting party on record. her 2010 Pontiac, and now sub- “We do the job right the first time.” Hardwood, Laminate convenience store. OCSD and said donkey is in roadway on W 6:12 p.m. – Caller said a ject won’t return it. Report or Linoleum Flooring MSHP responded. Female sub- Highway. OCSD reached out to Tahoe has been sitting at Frazier taken; vehicle was entered into Roger Jeckstadt Plumbing • Electrical ject was arrested. animal owner. Person who Cemetery all day. OCSD made MULES. Owner/Contractor Sheetrock Repair 6:55 p.m. – 17 cows missing called is going to go to owner’s contact with owner; vehicle is 190 Jeckstadt Drive Wall & Ceiling Texture on CC Highway west, longhorn house and tell them the donkey out of gas. March 3 Gainesville, Missouri 65655 Painting and black Angus. Wanted it on is in their yard. 7:39 p.m. – Caulfield subject 3:45 a.m. – Traffic stop near 7:11 a.m. – Reporting party said he hasn’t seen his ex-wife West Plains Propane. OCSD E-mail: [email protected] Interior & Exterior Trim record. Officer spoke with report- on HH Highway has posted no- and two kids since Feb. 15. rendered assistance. Phone: (417) 679-4808 Finish Work ing party on phone. 8:22 p.m. – Subject was trespassing signs, and the Officer spoke with subject in 7:35 a.m. – Medical: Cell: (417) 255-4279 Windows • Doors uncomfortable getting her neighbor has parked their car on OCSD lobby. 86-year-old male has hernia clothes out of the laundry-mat caller’s property. Handled by offi- 10:07 p.m. – Suspicious inci- pain. OCA and Theodosia Area while a white 1987 Caravan was cer. dent on County Road 310: Caller VFD responded. Patient was in the area. OCSD rendered 11:13 a.m. – Medical: Elderly said a man came to her house transported to BRMC. assistance. lady can’t stand. Tecumseh VFD and said his car has broken 8:58 a.m. – Medical: 9:11 p.m. – Medical: female and OCA responded. Patient down. Handled by OCSD officer, 81-year-old female is in respira- Do you have a home to sell? has shortness of breath, chest was transported to OMC. who provided courtesy ride tory distress. South Howell Let us build the perfect ad for you! pain and high blood pressure. 4:56 p.m. – Suspicious inci- home to Dora at 11:11 p.m.: Ambulance responded. OCA, Gainesville VFD and Air dent, Ray Jones Lane. OCSD mileage totaled 29 miles. 11:27 a.m. – Reporting party Evac were dispatched. Air Evac responded. Subject arrested. on Runway Loop said on March Classifi ed Display ads canceled due to estimated time 5:44 p.m. – Dozer is on fire March 2 2, she left for work at 6 a.m. She worded ads with photos of arrival. Patient was transmit- on Billingsly Lane. Pontiac VFD 12:49 a.m. – Silver Chevy returned home at 6 p.m. When start at just priced based ted to Baxter Regional Medical responded. Suburban at Cloud 9 is possibly she woke up to get ready for $6.50 per week on ad size. Center in Mountain Home, 8:00 p.m. – Dozer is on fire stolen out of Howell County. church this morning, she found Arkansas. again, County Road 617. OCSD responded. The vehicle several things missing from her 9:16 p.m. – Medical: Pontiac VFD responded. is not the stolen vehicle. home. OCSD rendered assis- Resident needs to be transport- 9:10 p.m. – Medical: 65-year- 1:46 a.m. – Traffic stop at tance. ed to hospital. Gainesville VFD, old female has fallen and is Highways 5 north and 160. Field 11:50 a.m. – Reporting party Contact Jenny at 417-679-4641 or [email protected] Cox Ambulance - Ava respond- unable to get up. OCA respond- sobriety test administered at was scheduled for supervised for a quote and more information on ad pricing, design and details. ed. ed. Patient was transported to 1:57 a.m. Subjects were trans- visit with children today, but Feb. 26 BRMC. ported; Ron’s Towing called at visitation was canceled due to 8:14 a.m. – Prisoner trans- 2:21 a.m. weather, even though the roads port: Angela Wilcos on write - Feb. 28 9:35 a.m. – OCSD assisted were clear, according to Oregon Vandalia and Fulton Reception 12:21 a.m. – Medical: DFS. County Sheriff’s Department. and Diagnostic Center. 50-year-old male is in severe 9:43 a.m. – Westridge Reporting party wanted it on New baby? 9:20 a.m. – Caller said four respiratory distress. Theodosia Apartments caller said neigh- record for court. cats wearing flea collars have Area VFD and OCA responded. bors have bass turned up on 5:49 p.m. – Warrant arrest in Share the good news! shown up on her porch on Patient was transported to radio, causing her to be unable Isabella: Summer Luna. Submit a birth announcement Tarmac Drive. Reporting party BRMC. to sleep at night. OCSD ren- 6:58 p.m. – Well-being / for your little one. was said there is no shelter here 12:08 p.m. – Subject provid- dered assistance. security check in Gainesville. for animals. ed information. 11:47 a.m. – Medical: OCSD responded, unable to 12:59 p.m. – Caller said 60-year-old male has increased locate. No one was home the Free for local residents and those 10:46 a.m. – Caller had items stolen out of his shop on someone is cutting wood on her pain of ankle and also dementia. reporting party thought the sub- with Ozark County ties Empty Pockets Boulevard. property without her permission OCA and Gainesville VFD were ject was at. at County Road 342 and dispatched. Gainesville VFD did 8:39 p.m. – Dora caller Call the Ozark County Times offi ce at OCSD took report. 1:21 p.m. – A subject is tow- Highway 160. Civil advised. not respond. Tecumseh VFD believes he had puppies stolen 417-679-4641 or email 3:07 p.m. – Reporting party responded. Patient was trans- from his house. OCSD ren- [email protected] ing a vehicle that has been on Nash property for several needs officer in Theodosia. ported to BRMC. dered assistance. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 13 DROWNING Fisherman’s drowning reminds continued from page 1

While some search team members headed out in boats some of similar tragedies here to look on the lake and its shoreline, MSHP officers used side-scan sonar equipment to search the water. The drowning death last weekend of fisherman Mike Meidell, 52, of West Plains reminded some area residents of at The search, discontinued later Saturday night, resumed least two previous tragedies that occurred when a solitary fisherman headed out in a boat on Norfork Lake – and didn’t Sunday morning. Lick Creek VFD volunteers delivered come back. sandwiches for the search team personnel, and a small trailer was brought in to serve hot coffee and provide a Russ Bushong place where those searching could warm up after work- Gainesville city council member Lana Bushong said Monday she was about 12 years old ing in the frigid temperatures. when her dad, Russ Bushong, then 44, drowned in Norfork Lake on Sept. 1, 1970. She The command post moved upstream later Sunday. remembers “staying home from school on the day they were all out hunting for him.” “We’d searched all the way to Arkansas, so we knew he In its Sept. 10, 1970, edition, the Ozark County Times reported that Bushong, whose 1961 had to be upriver,” said TVFD assistant chief J. B. Duke. Missouri state record for a largemouth bass still stands, according to the Missouri Department That suspicion was confirmed when friends told the of Conservation, did not return home after heading out to check his trot lines at “Udall land- search team that Meidell sometimes fished near and ing” on a Tuesday afternoon. He had recently been discharged from the hospital and “had north of Cook’s Landing on the Bryant. been fishing every day since his return home,” the Times story said. Also on Sunday, Tecumseh VFD chief Nathanael “A search was begun late that evening which continued into Wednesday afternoon, when Winrod flew with TVFD volunteer Dan Israel in Israel’s the body was discovered directly under one of the trot lines. His fishing net was found airplane, continuing the search of Norfork Lake, Bryant hooked to the line and his boat was lodged against the bank, where the body was found in Creek and its shoreline. Duke said strong winds Sunday about 30 feet of water,” the Times reported. made the airborne search difficult. Russ Bushong “They said they couldn’t fly as low as they wanted Kevin Reed because the wind was tossing them all around, and some- Kevin Reed, 47, left the home in Gainesville he shared times they would drop a thousand feet at a time in a wind with girlfriend Missy Kennedy (now Missy Foster) about current,” Duke said. “If they could have flew on a pret- 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006, to go fishing at Liner on tier day, they might have seen him Sunday, but they had Norfork Lake, driving Missy’s Jeep with his boat trailer to fly too high, with the wind the way it was.” attached. Shawn Taylor and Jonathan Winrod, also TVFD vol- About 90 minutes later, another fisherman, Brandon unteers, went up the Bryant in a boat Sunday and came Ellison, arrived at Liner and found Reed’s boat trailer close to the accident site – but didn’t know it. “They backed into the water and the Jeep still running with the probably got within 150 to 200 yards of him. They could driver’s door open. Missy said Monday that Ellison found a see the trees and the roots all in the water, but they cell phone on the seat of the Jeep and scrolled through the couldn’t get up there, and they couldn’t see beyond the contacts, looking for a familiar name. big pile of debris,” Duke said. He found Jim Fry’s name and called him, asking, “Who Monday morning, when the temperature dropped to 8 do you know who drives this Jeep?” Fry knew it was or 9 degrees, MSHP officers headed up the Bryant in a Missy’s Jeep and felt sure Reed had been driving it. boat and got beyond the pile of trees that had stopped the “Brandon called it right in,” Missy said, and Missouri TVFD volunteers the day before. They found Meidell’s State Water Patrol officers, including Sgt. Wayne Talburt, overturned boat – and Meidell’s body, “close to the boat,” soon arrived. They found Reed’s hat floating in the water, said Reed. But the boat couldn’t be retrieved via water. and someone fishing in a nearby cove found his boat, empty. The search team had to find a way to bring vehicles to the The searchers worked until 1 a.m. Monday – then remote area of the stream by land. resumed the search at 7 a.m., using sonar equipment and, Later that morning, Stacy Hambelton happened to see later that evening, dragging the bottom, according to the Sheriff Reed pull up to the home of his mother, Lura May 24, 2006, edition of the Times. Hambelton, on County Road 312. “Stacy, do you have Reed’s body was found at 7:19 p.m. about 150 feet north river access?” Reed asked Hambelton. of the Liner boat ramp in 12 feet of water. The Times quoted “Yes,” Hambelton answered. Talburt as saying, “We suspect the boat started drifting off Reed showed him a map with GPS coordinates and while he was launching and he tried to swim after the boat asked, “Do you know where this is?” to retrieve it. ... The combination of being fully clothed with Hambelton said he knew exactly where the indicated his boots on, no personal flotation device and the cold water site was on the Bryant, which borders his mother’s prop- were most likely the contributing factors in his drowning.” erty. He accompanied Reed and other members of the Missy said Monday that seeing the reports about missing search team to creek; his brother, Vance Hambelton, who fisherman Mike Meidell on the Ozark County Times Missy Kennedy (now Missy Foster) watches as author- lives nearby, joined them there. Reed told the Times they Facebook page last weekend brought back the tortured ities search Norfork Lake for her long-time boyfriend “drove through three fields” to get to the stream. memories of 13 years ago. “The waiting is so horrible,” she Kevin Reed in 2006 after he disappeared at the Liner Vance described the overturned boat as “a good-sized, said. boat ramp. “The waiting is so horrible,” she said. flat-bottom boat, very stable. But with the kind of prop motor he had, it’s a little surprising he made it over the shoals.” Vance added that the USGS monitor on the stream at that point shows that it’s up 6 to 12 inches Mark Twain to visit FCA, Substance above normal for this time of year, “so he was able to go higher upstream than usual.” Duke said the search team members who made their Historium on March 7 Abuse Task Force, to way across the Hambelton land to the river were able to By Janet Taber turn over the capsized boat and lift it into the bed of a host ‘Facts, Fun pickup, which hauled it back out to the county road, Mark Twain re-enactor where it was transferred onto a flat-bed tow truck from Don Nicholson will present Night’ on new date Duke’s mechanical and towing business. The MSHP a program at 10 a.m. The Facts and Fun reports damage to the boat as minor. Thursday, March 7, at the It’s estimated that Udall is about 2 miles, by water, Night featuring “hope Ozark County Historium in dealer” David Stoecker, south of the Tecumseh bridge on Highway 160. The junc- Gainesville, offering tion of Bryant Creek and the North Fork of the White originally planned for glimpses of the famous March 8 at Bakersfield River is about a half mile or so north of the bridge, and Missourian’s well-known Cook’s Landing access on the Bryant is another half mile High School, has been wit and wisdom. The pro- rescheduled for 6 p.m. to or so northwest of the two streams’ fork. Meidell’s body gram is free and open to all. was found another half mile north of Cook’s Landing. So midnight Friday, March For more information, call 29, one of the organiz- a rough estimate would indicate he traveled 3 1/2 to 4 the Historium at 417-679- miles from Udall, where he launched his boat, which was ers, Jeff Dotson, said this 2400, or email ozarkco1@ Mark Twin presenter week. The event, equipped with a 9.9 hp motor. ozarkcountyhistory.org. Don Nicholson Duke said Meidell had several friends and relatives in described in the Feb. 27 David Stoecker the area. “He was a boilmaker, and the boilmakers are edition of the Times, is pretty close around here,” he said. sponsored by the Bakersfield Fellowship of Christian Enjoy a delicious meal with a view of the lake Athletes and the Ozark County Substance Abuse Task Reed repeatedly praised the search team members for Smoke-Free! their dedication and perseverance despite the grim cir- at Force. Designed for sixth- through 12th-graders and cumstances. their parents, the event will also include fun games and “Those first responders and firefighters need to be activities interspersed with a fast-moving program of commended for how they stuck with us,” he said. information about the dangers of substance abuse and “Bakersfield, Tecumseh, Lick Creek – and Caney personal stories of those in recovery, Dotson said. Mountain helped too when we moved into their area. Everyone is invited. For more information contact Those guys were dedicated to finding him, even in Try Nadine's Dotson at 417-372-1002. 9-degree weather. It was a bad thing, what happened, but Homemade the way everyone worked together – the volunteers and the water patrol and my guys – was really good.” Meidell’s body was taken to West Plains, where Carrot Cake Lucky You! funeral arrangements are being handled by Robertson- Daily & Nightly Specials Drago Funeral Home. (See page 12 for his obituary.) Take advantage of Kristie’s Hours: sun. - THurs. 7 am - 7 pm • Fri. & saT. 7 am - 8 pm On Bull Shoals Lake • Lake Road 160-25 March Specials Theodosia, MO • 417-273-4444 Air & Electrical, LLC $10 off Perry Whiddon ~ Mechanical Contractor perm or color service Residential & Commercial Installation & Service Now through March 9 Air Conditioning (Heat Pumps Included!) • Heating • Electrical Hot Water Heaters • Gas Piping • Sheet Metal Work Douglas County Tractor Air Conditioning Livestock Auction 417-679-4141 Licensed & Insured Kristie’s Cell: 417-712-4045 Over 30 years experience 8 Miles South of Ava, MO on Hwy. 5 On the northeast corner of the Gainesville square 417-543-2657 SALE BARN PHONE: 417-683-3991 First Thursday of every month will be a Pre-Vac Sale Gainesville Livestock Auction Accepting cattle from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Sale every Monday at 11:00 am all day during sale on Thursday • Sale begins at 11 a.m. Cattle are accepted everyday www.haskinsauction.com Dave McGill 417-860-0178 Joe Shannon 417-926-2581 Email: [email protected] Derek McGill 417-543-3789 Danny Shannon 417-926-2033 Sale barn: Office: 417-679-4997 • Cell: 417-257-4446 417-679-0030 Fax: 417-679-3884 • Gainesville, Missouri Jim Donley: 417-989-0025 DaviD Haskins Broker/Owner • Auctioneer

ealty [email protected] LLC Owners: Jim and Lydia Donley www.ozarksrealty4u.com We appreciate your business! Page 14 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Dora Falcons are final four bound First time ever for school’s basketball program by Norene Prososki “Dora is obviously a great team,” Risco [email protected] coach Brandon Blankenship told sports edi- tor Dustin Ward of the Daily Dunklin The Dora Falcons defeated the Risco Democrat. “You cannot afford to dig your- Tigers 74-37 in quarterfinals action at Van self in a hole against a team like Dora. We Buren Saturday, punching their ticket for tried to weather the storm early, but when the basketball program’s first-ever trip to they come out hot like that, there is not a the state final four. whole lot you can do honestly.” The long line of basketball fans waiting The Falcons did come out hot, taking to watch the contest between the Falcons immediate control of the game. “We came and the Tigers snaked out the first half and past buses and parked played as good of a first cars for almost an hour half as we’ve played all Dora vs St. Elizabeth before game time at Van Class 1 State Semifinals year,” said Dora coach Buren High School, and Rick Luna. Dora fans who got in 2:40 pm., Friday, March 8 Isaac Haney hit a cou- weren’t disappointed. Hammons Student Center ple of early three-point Ranked number one 685 S. John Q. Hammons shots, and from there, the in the latest state poll, Parkway Falcon defense took over the Falcons outscored Springfield, Missouri on their way to a 47-20 Risco in every quarter. halftime lead. See FALCONS, Page 15

Kim Smith 1-800-442-7116 www.ascwarranty.com

Photo by Karla Smith Mason and Auston Luna Congrats, Dora Falcons! Billy Buckwalter Proud supporter of the Dora Falcons!

Photo by Karla Smith Bryson Luna Congratulations to the Billy Buckwalter, owner of Billy’s Frame & Collision Dora Falcons! We wish you good luck at the Class 1 State Semifinals! We are proud of you!

343 North Clifton • Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-8822 • 417-838-3375 Way to go, Falcons!

West Plains location Thayer location Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.- Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 789 Worley Cr. Old Highway 63 S. West Plains, MO Thayer, MO www.hirschfeed.com 417-256-3749 417-264-7616 Wednesday, March 6, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 15 FALCONS continued from page 14

“The boys did a great job of sticking to still have a lot of work to reach our ultimate our game plan defensively,” Luna said. “All goal.” of our guys, from our starting five, to the The Falcons now hold a 29-1 record, and guys on the bench, came out with a lot of will take on St. Elizabeth (23-5) at 2:40 p.m. intensity. That in itself is hard for teams to Friday, March 8, at JQH Arena, 685 S. John prepare for.” There was no let up in the Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield. Dora second half by the young Dora team, whose R-III will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. that day so starting lineup is all sophomores. Haney led students and parents can attend the game. the scoring with 28 points and hit the 1,500 The state championship game is set for 6 mark for his high school career. Bryson p.m. Saturday, March 9, also at JQH Arena. Luna scored 16 points, followed by Waylon “We can’t thank our fans enough for travel- Masters 14, Mason Luna 9, Auston Luna 8 , ing to these games and supporting us,” Luna Colby Hoover 2 and Kyle Hambelton 1. said. “We’ve been packing the gym, and our “This is a big win for our program,” guys feed off their energy. We hope to see a Luna said. “This win puts us in the final four lot of people Friday and Saturday in for the first time in the history of basketball Springfield.” program. The guys are excited but know we

Photo by Karla Smith Dora’s Isaac Haney goes up for 2 points against Risco defenders during Saturday’s quarterfinals game at Van Buren. Haney scored 28 points and hit the 1,500 mark for his high school career so far. Photo by Karla Smith Dora’s Waylon Masters looks to pass during Saturday’s quarterfinals game against Risco at Van Buren. Masters, one of the five sophomore starters for the Falcons, scored 14 points during the game.

We are proud of you, Dora Falcons!

Good luck in the semifinals.

West Plains 1311 Porter Wagoner Blvd • West Plains, MO (417) 853-4200

131 Jefferson Ave. Jay’s No appointment West Plains, MO needed 417-712-1972 Walk-ins welcome We are so proud of the Dora Falcons!

Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday • 8 a.m. to noon Saturday Best of luck at the State Semifinals!

Gas, food, and almost homemade pies everything else!

Rt. 1 Box 1960 417-261-2810 Way to go Dora Falcons! Highway 181 Find us on Good luck at the Class 1 State Semifinals! Dora, MO Facebook! Page 16 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, March 6, 2019 VFDs continued from page 1 VFD numbers and aiding a population more than 9,000 people, the fire departments’ job is one that is becoming increasingly challenging as volunteer numbers continue to decline. volunteering info Now, fire chiefs across the county are sending a plea: join us, so we can continue to help our communities. Area VFDs are hoping to recruit several new volunteers to help ensure continued service can be given to neighbors and community members who need it. Gainesville VFD Who they are and what they do Current roster: 10 Currently about 150 men and women in Ozark County serve with their local volunteer fire Gainesville fire chief Ed Doiron says the Gainesville VFD has 10 department and are trained to assist in firefighting and/or medical emergencies. These indi- volunteers on the roster, but generally only one to three are available viduals, all unpaid volunteers, dedicate their lives to helping their Ozark County neighbors. for any given fire, and only one or two are available for medical calls. They wake in the middle of the night to respond to fire calls, rush out of their homes at din- Target roster: 15 to 20 with varying day and night availability nertime when a traveler has flipped a vehicle on a sharp curve and drop whatever they’re Number of calls in 2018: 70 (31 medical calls and 39 fire/misc.) doing to help someone who’s having a medical emergency at home. They brave bitter cold, Dues: None. The Gainesville fire department is funded through the sweltering heat, rain, snow and sleet to provide life-saving measures in medical situations and city’s general revenue fund, which is tax-based. property-damaging blazes. Types of volunteers needed: Firefighters, emergency medical Many departments primarily consist of retired individuals, which causes concern for some responders, drivers/operators of equipment and support volunteers. chie fs. Contact information: Those interested in volunteering can fill out an “The lack of young volunteers is a critical staffing issue,” Brixey/Rockbridge fire chief application at Gainesville City Hall or visit a fire meeting, held at 6 Peter Pappas said. “Firefighting is arduous work and is better suited to a younger demo- p.m. Monday nights at the firehouse, 19187 Highway 160 at Highway graphic. The larger issue is a lack of young people in the area due to our rural environment 5 south (next to the Gainesville location of West Plains propane). and a lack of jobs/economic opportunities.” Last year, Ozark County’s VFDs responded to 928 different incidents in which they were needed, according to the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department dispatch logs. To put that in perspective, on average, twice a day, each day, for the entire year, fire department volunteers were needed. Bakersfield VFD Of the 928 incidents, VFDs responded to 637 medical calls as first responders and 186 Current roster: 5 brush, structure and vehicle fires. Additional calls included help with vehicle accidents, miss- Target roster: 10 to 12 ing person searches, stranded motorists, highway obstructions, animal issues, traffic control, Number of calls in 2018: 55 (31 medical calls and 24 fire/misc.) lift assistance and helping with deceased individuals. Dues: Currently $35 a year per household; however, dues will be $45 Many times there are no volunteers in a district who are available to respond. when a call a year per household in 2020. The increase in dues is the first in 15 comes in. In those instances, mutual aid is requested from nearby districts. Currently, some years in the Bakersfield VFD district. type of help usually comes, but response times can be extended by 20 minutes or more. Types of volunteers needed: Firefighter and medical responder per- sonnel How are OC’s VFDs operating currently? Contact information: All Ozark County VFDs, with the exception of Gainesville, are supported through yearly Call the Bakersfield VFD at 417-284-7496 or message the department dues from residents who live in their fire districts; income from these dues is supplemented through its Facebook page by searching for “Bakersfield Volunteer by fundraising activities and grants. Dues, which range from $35 to $65 per household annu- Fire Department.” ally (with some variations for businesses or first-year members), are not mandatory, and only a quarter to a half of the households in many districts pay their dues. All departments respond to calls from dues-paying members without charge. State law allows fire departments to impose a sometimes-hefty charge for responding to a household that has not paid dues. Fire chiefs all emphasized the importance of having dues-paying members and urged resi- Brixey/Rockbridge VFD dents who haven’t paid dues in the past to consider paying them this year. Current roster: 4 “Volunteer departments operate off their membership payments, and not everyone pays Target roster: 12 to 15 them. Having a small budget, usually less than $7,000 per year, is hard. Our vehicle insurance Number of calls in 2018: 37 (23 medical calls and 14 fire/misc.) and worker’s compensation insurance (required by law) is costing us $8,000 combined. That Dues: $40 a year per household. doesn’t include electric, propane, fuel for fire trucks, breakdown repairs or maintenance,” said Types of volunteers needed: Firefighters and medical first responders Bakersfield VFD chief Greg Watts. are the primary need. Auxiliary positions including board members, He also urges local individuals, businesses, organizations, churches and clubs to consider mechanics and junior firefighters are also needed. making yearly donations to their local fire department, in addition to paying dues. Contact information: Email Brixey/Rockbridge VFD at brixey- “It could be a tremendous help,” he said. [email protected], or connect through its Facebook page by Shipley says Dora VFD also struggles with lower membership numbers. searching for “Brixey-Rockbridge Volunteer Fire Department.” “I think we have maybe a third of households in the district that pay dues. Under half for sure. If everyone paid, with over 800 households in the district, we’d be able to do just about anything we needed to – financially anyway,” Shipley said. “But we did receive a lot of dona- tions and extra payments in checks from our members this year. There were some that put an extra $100 in and a little note that said, ‘Thanks for the help.’ Those extra donations and notes Dora VFD kind of blew us away – just to know that they are grateful for what we do.” Current roster: 4 Gainesville VFD, which serves the city limits of Gainesville, is supported through City of Target roster: Dora fire chief Monte Shipley said 8 to 10 volunteers Gainesville’s sales tax and its general revenue fund, which is tax-funded. would be ideal. All 14 departments that serve Ozark County, and those that respond in mutual aid to Ozark Number of calls in 2018: 73 (42 medical calls and 31 fire/misc.) County, are staffed with 100 percent volunteers. These volunteers are not paid for their time Dues: $45 per year responding to calls or attending training, and they must use their own vehicles and gas to get Types of volunteers needed: Firefighters and medical first respond- to the fire house or emergency scene most of the time. ers, mechanic, support volunteers for cleaning, mowing, etc… Contact information: A call to help Contact Dora VFD through its Facebook page by searching for “Dora So, why do it? Volunteer Fire Department.” Potential volunteers can also speak with Nearly every fire chief who was asked this question by the Times had a variation of the any of the current volunteers to get more information. same two answers - to give back to the community, and “If I don’t volunteer, who will?” “Being a volunteer shows the power of kindness, as the old saying goes, of neighbors help- ing neighbors,” Bakersfield chief Watts told the Times when asked. “Volunteering and helping out when someone is in need makes a big difference. I truly believe that volunteering for the fire department helps change individuals for the better, which in turn helps change the com- Caulfield VFD munity for the better.” Current roster: 7, all trained in both fire and emergency rescue Watts said the power of that kindness can be found in the most serious, life-threatening Of CVFD’s seven volunteers, two work away from the district and calls, along with times when a helping hand is needed in less serious situations. aren’t available to respond to calls for two weeks of the month. The “Recently we had a man in our district who was outside in his greenhouse trying to plant other five volunteers work full-time jobs and are unavailable to tomatoes in his motorized wheelchair. He got stuck and couldn’t get back inside. He lives respond to calls while they are at work. alone and had no one else to call. So he used his life alert button. They sent us out to his house Target roster: Chief Shannon Sisney says he would like to have 10 to help him get unstuck,” Watts said. “He felt so bad for having to rely on us, but we were volunteers so that some personnel would be in the district while others more than happy to help him.” are away at work. Watts and the other responders happily helped their neighbor get unstuck and safely back Number of calls in 2018: 61 (47 medical calls and 14 fire/misc.) in into his house. Then they returned to the greenhouse and planted the tomato plants for him. Ozark County. 155 in Howell and Ozark County combined. (Caulfield Dora’s Shipley says his motivation also comes from the ability to provide a helping hand. VFD’s territory includes area in both counties) “It’s just a good way give back to the community, to help out. You see it every day, people Dues: $35 a year per household. Sisney said only about 1/4 of house- volunteering for fundraisers, horse shows, community causes. People can volunteer – and they holds in the Caulfield VFD district pay their annual dues. do around here. This is the same thing, just with a fire aspect to it,” Shipley said. “It gets Types of volunteers needed: Mostly medical personnel, as Caulfield addicting, helping people, doing some good in this world. To know that you’re actually help- VFD responds to two or three times as many medical calls as fires. ing someone and they’re appreciative of that help – that’s something special. And it isn’t Firefighters are also needed. always just when you’ve saved someone’s house or life. I’ve even been in situations where Contact information: I’ve been doing CPR or something else to help save someone… and even when it failed, the Call 417-719-9911, and press 4 to be connected to Caulfield VFD family has come to say thank you for trying. People who show you they are grateful and chief Sisney. Search “Caulfield Membership Fire Department” on believe in what you’re doing, that’s all we want or need to keep doing what we do.” Facebook to connect with its social media page. “We do it to helped the community,” Caulfield fire chief Shannon Sisney said. “If we didn’t do it, then who would? If there isn’t anyone willing to help, what happens? We are a lifeline, and without people willing to do it for free, there wouldn’t be any of these services. In the event of a house fire, you would be waiting 30 minutes or more for a fire department to get there.” Cloud 9 Ranch VFD Gainesville fire chief Ed Doiron says another benefit of volunteering for your local fire Current roster: 9. Two volunteers are fire and emergency-response department is the camaraderie of being a part of a team. trained. Four are only emergency response trained, and there are two “Belonging to a fire department is like being a member of a sports team,” Doiron said. “It new volunteers who are pending training. Other Cloud 9 Ranch mem- can give you a sense of community pride.” bers visit on weekends throughout the summer and are used as reserve volunteer firefighters What it takes to volunteer Target roster: 10 with both firefighting and emergency response All Ozark County VFDs are in need of firefighting and emergency response volunteers. training. Volunteers will be trained after signing up and are not required to have any prior firefighting Number of calls in 2018: 18 (18 medical) or emergency response experience. Gear is provided. The frequency of training opportunities Types of volunteers needed: Firefighters, medical responders and a varies by department, but all departments conduct some type of training. grant writer. “A lot of people are skeptical about what they are getting into by volunteering with the fire Contact information: department. We want volunteers to know that we take it slow and easy with the training,” Contact fire chief Wallace Johnson by calling Cloud 9 Ranch at 417- Dora’s Shipley told the Times. “We’re not going to put them in harm’s way right off the bat. 284-7321 or email [email protected]. We want to be comfortable – and we want them to be comfortable – with their skill level in a given situation.” See next week’s Times for information about other Ozark County VFDs Shipley says Dora VFD is also open to volunteers who only work in areas they are com- fortable with. “I’m not going to force you to go into a burning building if you don’t want to do that,” Shipley said. “There are other jobs to do. Even just getting the hose out for us and setting up Vehicle firefighting class a scene while we get our gear and air packs out. With just four people [on our department], we currently have to do it all. It’s hard for me to do the normal chief duties because I’m doing all the firefighting grunt work.” to be held March 18-19 Volunteer requirements also vary by district, but most VFDs require individuals to have a The Gainesville VFD is hosting a vehicle firefighting class at 6 p.m. Monday, valid driver’s license and transportation. Some departments require a clean background check March 18, and Tuesday, March 19. The class will be held at the Gainesville fire and the willingness to submit to random drug screenings. Volunteers do not have to live in the station located at 19187 Highway 160, just west of Highway 5 south. The class is district they volunteer for, most chiefs say, but they should live nearby so it’s logistically pos- free for participants, and all fire departments are invited and encouraged to attend. sible for them to respond to calls for fire and medical situations. Organizers ask that those attending park in front of the firehouse building. Non-emergency volunteer positions may be available within districts for those who want The University of Missouri Extension Fire and Rescue Training Institute to help but aren’t comfortable with firefighting or medical responses. course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to extinguish vehicle See the sidebar at right for more information on each district, what volunteer positions are fires based upon vehicle design, operating fuel, construction materials, location available and how to volunteer. and ignition and coolant systems. Those attending will participate in live fire evo- lutions using a vehicle firefighting simulator. See next week’s Times for information about the other Ozark County VFDs.