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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 2020 117TH YEAR #249 /West.Plains.Daily.Quill /@wpquill /@wpquill Willow Springs aldermen Santa stays meet Thursday Thirty-one cases of COVID-19 were report- The Willow Springs connected ed as confirmed in the Board of Aldermen will meet at 5 p.m. Thurs- u COVID-19, PAGE 4 day in city hall council chambers, 900 W. Main Virtual visits delight children MISSOURI St. in Willow Springs. Total COVID-19 cases: All are welcome. in West Plains and beyond 347,603. On the agenda is the Change from last report: approval of minutes members ages 5 through 2,762. from the November By Kim Langston 10 were divided into 50,000+: St. Louis County. meeting, approval of [email protected] groups of four or less, 25,000-44,999: Kansas bills for payment and and had a minute or two City. receipt of financial re- Necessity has changed each to speak with the 20,000-24,999: Jackson, St. ports, and department many aspects of day-to- jolly old elf. Charles. head and board reports day life in 2020, and hol- The children were en- 10,000-19,999: Boone, from the YMCA. idays and tried-and-true couraged to have a gift Greene, Jefferson, St. Louis Kelly Beets with Mis- celebrations and tradi- or two in mind as a re- City. souri Intergovernmen- tions have not gone un- quest. Boys & Girls Club 5,000-9,999: Buchanan, tal Risk Management touched, either. But a lit- CEO Josh Sherman said Cape Girardeau, Clay, Cole, Association (MIRMA) tle flexibility and the interaction, from an Franklin, Jasper, St. Fran- will attend. Existing open-mindedness, aided adult's perspective, was cois. business includes a by technology, can go a “a little different,” but COURTESY PHOTO 1,000-4,999: Adair, Audrain, ZOOM TO THE NORTH POLE – Members of the discussion of vacating long way. seemed a better solution Barry, Benton, Butler, Calla- the alley behind the Members Boys & Girls than having Santa arrive Boys and Girls Club of the Greater West Plains way, Camden, Cass, Chris- former Sonic property Club of the Greater West in person and having to Area recently spoke with Santa Claus via Zoom, tian, Clinton, Cooper, Craw- and new business in- Plains area proved that take other precautions expressing holiday wishes virtually this year and ford, Dunklin, Henry, Howell, cludes 2021 contracts recently during a Zoom such as putting up a putting a high tech spin on the tradition of jolly Johnson, Joplin, Laclede, with the YMCA, rural call with Santa. plexiglass barrier. old Saint Nicholas, estimated to be as old as 1,700 Lafayette, Lawrence, Lin- fire department and li- About 50 to 60 club u SANTA, PAGE 4 years. From left are Jackson H. and Madelyn R. coln, Madison. Marion, Mc- brary, plus the setting Donald, Miller, Mississippi, of the 2021 budget. Moniteau, Morgan, New Ma- Time has been set drid, Newton, Nodaway, aside for questions MSU-WP alumna Lyndsey Parker receives Citizen Scholar Award Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Pet- from the media. tis, Phelps, Pike, Platte, Polk, Personnel will be Missouri State University-West Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, discussed during the Plains graduate Lyndsey Parker, Sa- Scott, Ste. Genevieve, Stod- closed session, follow- lem, Mo., was one of six students dard, Stone, Taney, Texas, ing the open session who received Missouri State Univer- Warren, Washington, Web- meeting. sity’s 2020-2021 Citizen Scholar ster. Award. 500-999: Andrew, Barton, The awards were presented Thurs- Bates, Bollinger, Carroll, Dal- visit the day by the Missouri State University las, DeKalb, Dent, Douglas, Board of Governors at the group’s Gasconade, Gentry, Grundy, Quill online regular meeting in Springfield. Harrison, Howard, Livings- Established in fall 2007, the award ton, Macon, Ralls, Ray, Rip- 24-7 @ is given annually to students “who ley, Sullivan, Vernon, Wayne, wesplainsdailyquill.net exemplify the concept of a citizen Wright. scholar,” university officials said. Under 500: Atchison, “In some students, you can imme- Caldwell, Carter, Cedar, diately recognize something special, Chariton, Clark, Dade, Da- INDEX something unique about them. Lynd- viess, Hickory, Holt, Iron, Records 2 sey was one of those students for us Knox, Lewis, Linn, Maries, People 3 here at Missouri State-West Plains,” Mercer, Monroe, Montgom- From Page One 4 said interim Chancellor Dennis Lan- ery, Oregon, Ozark, Putnam, caster. Reynolds, Schuyler, Scot- Obituaries 4 “She’s a leader, a scholar devoted COURTESY PHOTO land, Shannon, Shelby, St. Newspapers in Education 5 to an academic and career pursuit LYNDSEY PARKER, center, Salem Mo., an August 2019 graduate of Clair, Worth. Public Notices 8 dear to her heart, and a willing giver Missouri State University-West Plains and an agriculture major at Deaths: 4,754. Classifieds 8,9 of herself to her fellow students and Missouri State-Springfield, was one of six students who received Change from last report: 240. her campus. She truly represents the the 2020-2021 Citizen Scholar Award presented Thursday by the ARKANSAS Amusements 10 concept of ‘citizen scholar,’” Lan- Missouri State University Board of Governors. With Parker are Total COVID-19 cases: Farm 11 caster added. MSU-WP Student Life and Development Coordinator Jared Cates, 187,057. Sports 12 u AWARD, PAGE 4 left, and interim Chancellor Dennis Lancaster. Change from last report: 1,355. THU. 15,000+: Pulaski, Washing- ton. 47 10,000-14,999: Benton. 25 5,000-9,999: Craighead, Faulkner, Jefferson, Saline, ©2020 Phillips Media Group Sebastian. All Rights Reserved 1,000-4,999: Arkansas, Ash- ley, Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Chicot, Clark, Clay, Colum- bia, Crawford, Crittenden, Cross, Drew, Garland, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson, Law- rence, Lee, Lincoln, Logan, Lonoke, Miller, Mississippi, Newton, Ouachita, Phillips, Poinsett, Polk, Pope, Ran- dolph, Sevier, St. Francis, Union, White, Yell. 500-999: Bradley, Cleburne, Conway, Desha, Franklin, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Little River, Madison, Marion, Ne- vada, Sharp, Stone, Van Bu- ren. Under 500: Calhoun, Cleve- COURTESY PHOTO land, Dallas, Lafayette, Mon- A TOY DRIVE was held at Toyota of West Plains to benefit the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of roe, Montgomery, Perry, Commerce Community Christmas Assistance Program, with major contributions from Don and Connie Pike, Prairie, Scott, Searcy, Henry and John Woodworth, said officials. The committee, in its 15th year, is a partnership between Woodruff. the chamber’s Nonprofit Alliance, Ozark Action and representatives of area schools, law enforcement, Deaths: 2,990. businesses and other community groups. Its goal, say organizers, is to help families celebrate Change from last report: 45. Christmas by matching agencies and donors with individuals and families in need. In 2019, more than Source: Local health 460 households were served by the program. To learn more about supporting the Community Christmas departments and state Assistance efforts, call the chamber office, 256-4433. With the toys collected are Parts Manager Joshua COVID-19 dashboards. W.P. Quill Daily Krans, left, and Toyota Service Manager Dawn Wheelbarger.

600372hb Records 2 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | West Plains Daily Quill West Plains, Missouri | westplainsdailyquill.net CAPITOL REPORT District 8 • Republican Conservation Commission THE FIGHT ISN’T OVER the citizens of this coun- fraud, including voter in- holds Dec. meeting try are now right to ques- timidation, voter imper- The West Plains Daily Quill (USPS-675- This week, I fi led a tion the outcome. sonation, and the illegal During its regular December meeting, held Friday, 740) is published Tuesday through Sat- brief before the United Voter identification, discarding of ballots. I the Missouri Conservation Commission approved the urday, except all major holidays, New States Supreme Court signature verification, immediately wrote to sale of timber in Shannon County and exchange of Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christ- challenging the election and poll observing rights United States Attorney acreage in Reynolds county, approved hunting recom- mas Day by Phillips Media Group, P.O. procedures in the states are all integral to trust in General William Barr de- mendations for bear and wild turkey, and set next Box 110, 205 Washington Ave., West of Pennsylvania, Georgia, our elections. In the ab- manding investigations year’s deer hunting dates. Plains, Mo. 65775-0110, Phone (417) Michigan, and Wisconsin. sence of those things we into every allegation. Fol- About 707,000 board feet of timber on 415 acres of 256-9191; Fax 417-256-9196. The pub- This lawsuit, which fi nd ourselves question- lowing specifi c reports of Compartment 30, Angeline Conservation Area in Shan- lisher reserves the right, at his sole dis- was fi led by the ing what they had suitcases of ballots in non County was approved for sale. Commissioners cretion, to edit, classify or reject any ad- State of Texas, to hide. This is all Georgia, I once again also authorized the exchange of about 160 of Clear- vertising copy submitted by the advertiser. All advertising created by outlined how the without mention- called upon Attorney water Conservation Area land in Reynolds County for the publisher are not considered a governors and ing the fact that General Barr to investi- two tracts, totaling 220 acres, as an addition to Logan “work made for hire” and the publisher state election of- Joe Biden is re- gate and demanded an- Creek Conservation Area in the same county. retains all copyright to all advertise- fi cials in the four ported by the swers. Commissioners gave fi nal approval to Missouri De- ments created by the publisher for the states mentioned mainstream me- The Department of partment of Conservation recommendations to estab- advertiser. The advertisement may not above decided to dia to have won Justice has thus far lish a hunting framework for a future Missouri bear be reproduced without written per- abuse their power the most votes in failed to adequately ad- season, and approved 2021 wild turkey hunting regu- mission from the publisher. The dead- and go against JASON the history of the dress my concerns. To lation recommendations. They also approved updates line to cancel advertisements is three the words of the United States, add insult to injury, it has to MDC employee benefi ts and a recommendation to days prior to publication day. The pub- U.S. Constitution SMITH while at the same come to light that the De- appoint a new staff representative to the board of trust- lisher accepts no liability for failure to to implement Representative time winning few- partment of Justice cov- ees for a three-year-term. place advertisements or errors in ad- widespread mail- er individual ered up the ongoing in- Presentations heard included comments from Di- vertisements beyond the publishing in-voting counties than vestigations into Hunter rector Sara Parker Pauley, a report from the Regula- cost of the advertisement itself. No re- schemes and water down President Obama in 2012. Biden’s tax “irregulari- tions Committee, proposed amendments to Chapter funds on cancelled subscriptions or fraud safeguards such as The logic and math be- ties.” I fi nd myself won- 9 of the Wildlife Code pertaining to confi ned wildlife, cancelled classified ads that are signature verification hind that fact do not add dering if President a state employees’ retirement fund review, fi nancial stopped prior to completion of sched- processes. up. Trump’s children would report and status updates on major construction proj- uled term. Remaining balances on can- This is a blatant viola- Since the beginning of have been given the same ects. celled subscriptions may be donated tion of election proce- the pandemic, I have been treatment. Commissioners will next meet Jan. 21 and 22. Re- to our Newspapers in Education proj- dures as laid out in the concerned leftist politi- At the end of the day, cordings of open meetings are viewable at on.mo. ect which sends newspapers to local schools or may be transferred to an- U.S. Constitution. It is for cians would use the coro- the logic of the left is sim- gov/2nodPJU. other address of your choosing. Peri- state legislatures to de- navirus to erode safe- ple: Voter suppression is odicals postage paid at West Plains, Mo. cide how to conduct their guards meant to protect rampant, but voter fraud Postmaster: Send address changes to elections, not rogue gov- the integrity of our elec- cannot occur. They would Missouri WIC changes infant West Plains Daily Quill, P.O. Box 110, ernors and state election tions. That is why in Au- like you to believe Presi- West Plains, Mo. 65775-0110. offi cials. gust I introduced the In- dent Trump won more formula manufacturer I also believe the wide- tegrity of Our Elections votes than he did in 2016, DAILY QUILL STAFF spread voter fraud that Act to require states to yet still lost the presiden- WIC, the Missouri Department of Health and Se- occurred during this elec- implement more robust cy. I believe we must in- nior Services Special Supplemental Nutrition Pro- Editor, Publisher: Jim Perry tion was enabled by the safeguards to combat vot- vestigate every single in- gram for Women, Infants and Children, will change [email protected] very processes this case er fraud. Speaker Pelosi stance of voter fraud that the brand of standard infant formulas available to Gen. Mgr./Mng. Editor: Allison Skinner highlighted. Americans refused to listen because occurred during this elec- participating infants effective Jan. 1, 2021. [email protected] have lost trust in our in- she had her own biased tion. And then we should The Missouri WIC program will change its stan- dard infant formulas from Enfamil to Similac. News Editor: Abby Hess stitutions because liber- agenda, which was to de- investigate them again. WIC federal regulations require all state agen- [email protected] al politicians used a pan- feat President Trump by I will not give up on demic to strong-arm their any means necessary. President Trump and will cies to enter into a competitive cost-containment Advertising Manager: Vicki Johnson citizens into accepting As I feared, the day af- ensure no stone is left contract for the purchase of infant formula. Ab- [email protected] election procedures that ter the election, we began unturned. Rest assured, bott, the awarded manufacturer, receives the ex- Billing Clerk/Subscriptions/Legals: were ripe for abuse, and to hear reports of voter the fi ght isn’t over. clusive right to provide its products to WIC par- Martha Tarver ticipants in exchange for a monetary rebate. The Durreall VonAllmen infant formula rebate maximizes the program's [email protected] ability to provide nutrition services and supple- [email protected] mental food benefi ts to all WIC participants. EPA announces $17.7M in grants WIC recognizes and promotes breastfeeding as Editorial Staff : Kim Langston, Nicholas Haring the optimal source of nutrition for infants. In Mis- [email protected] souri, 70.2% of WIC mothers initiated breastfeed- to support rural water systems ing in fi scal year 2020. However, for women who Sports Editor: Chris Herbolsheimer are unable to fully breastfeed, or choose not to, [email protected] On Thursday, the U.S. pecially those in rural ar- strategies to continue pro- WIC provides nutritionally appropriate iron-forti- Advertising Staff : Vicky Rutter, Environmental Protection eas — get the training and tecting their drinking wa- fi ed formulas to eligible infants. Joe Klod, DeLon Stevenson Agency announced it has technical assistance they ter supply. Missouri WIC will issue Similac Advance, Sim- [email protected] $17.7 million available in need to support their com- Eligible applicants for ilac Sensitive, Similac Total Comfort, Similac Soy grant funding for techni- munities.” this competitive agree- Isomil and Similac for Spit-Up under the new in- COMMERCIAL PRINTING STAFF cal assistance and train- Small water systems of- ment are nonprofi t orga- fant formula contract. Production Manager: Mary Frazier ing providers to support ten face unique fi nancial nizations, nonprofi t pri- WIC provides participants with these standard [email protected] small drinking water and and operational challeng- vate universities and contract brands of formula unless there is a spe- Carol Mayfi eld, Monty Reynolds wastewater systems often es, including aging infra- colleges and public insti- cifi c condition requiring a special formula or WIC- located in rural communi- structure, workforce tutions of higher educa- eligible nutritional. Missouri WIC will continue to ties across the U.S. shortages, increasing tion. The application pe- provide special infant formulas for infants with a According to offi cials, costs and declining rate riod for the competitive qualifying medical condition. Information for pre- westplainsdailyquill.net EPA’s funding will improve bases. EPA’s grant funding grants is now open. scribing a special formula for infants is located public health and environ- will be used by nonprofi t Questions about apply- at health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/wichcp/docu- mental protection by help- organizations to provide ing for EPA funding for ments. ing to ensure that drink- training and technical as- training and technical as- Pregnant women, new mothers and families ing water in these sistance to small public sistance must be received with children from birth through their 5th birth- communities is safe and water systems, small by Feb. 2, 2021, and appli- day who are Missouri residents may qualify for TO PLACE YOUR that wastewater is treated wastewater systems,and cations must be received supplemental food benefi ts, nutrition counseling CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: before it is responsibly re- private well owners across by 10:59 p.m. Feb. 12, and breastfeeding support. Individuals can sub- Call 417-256-9191 turned to the environ- the country. 2021. mit a WIC Online Interest Form by visiting the EMAIL classifi [email protected] ment. Specifi cally, funding will EPA expects to award Missouri WIC website at wic.mo.gov to assess el- igibility and initiate the enrollment process, or westplainsdailyquill.net/classifi eds “One of EPA’s top prior- help small systems the cooperative agree- ______ities is ensuring that achieve and maintain com- ments by summer and en- they can obtain additional information by calling Americans have safe pliance with the Safe courages all eligible orga- 800-TEL-LINK (800-835-5465). FOR ALL OTHER ADS drinking water, regardless Drinking Water Act and nizations who have an CONTACT OUR of their zip code,” said Ad- the Clean Water Act and interest in the projects to DISPLAY AD DEPT. ministrator Andrew improve operational per- apply. County commission to meet EMAIL [email protected] Wheeler. “The Trump Ad- formance. It will also help For more information The Howell County Commission will meet at 10 Call 417-256-9191 ministration is helping inform private drinking visit www.epa.gov/dwca- a.m. Thursday in the conference room on the sec- small water systems — es- water well owners about pacity. ond fl oor of the county offi ce building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. Commissioners are expected to approve accounts payable and review the general ledger report from SUBSCRIBE MOUNTAIN VIEW November, according to the tentative agenda. They will also review and consider CARES Act con- POLICE DEPARTMENT tracts and recognize guests present. TODAY The commission typically meets Mondays and Thursdays. The public is welcome. PRRININ T SUUBSCRIPTIONB SCRIP TION RAATESTE S ARREST ported at 12:18 a.m. possible broken ribs. Upon Sunday from a home on Offi cer Scott’s arrival, the Effective November 15, 2019 Dominique S. Mitchell, Park Drive. man said he wanted to go WEATHER HOWELL COUNTY 27, Summersvile. Arrested At 2:59 p.m. Sunday, a back to bed and refused $31.49 TA X : $2.20 INCLU DE D and ticketed Thursday on person reported stolen further medical care. 3 Months TODAY: Cloudy through High: 33 $57.22 TA X : $4.00 INCLU DE D U.S. 60 on a charge of fi rst- property from a home on On Thursday, a man 6 Months mid-morning, then gradu- Low: 27 Per Year $114.36 TA X : $7.99 INCLU DE D offense driving while re- East James Street. walked into the police de- voked or suspended, and partment reporting he was ally clearing, with a high ADJOINING COUNTIES ticketed on charges of fail- CALLS FOR SERVICE trying to claim some prop- near 39. Wind chill values Rainfall: 59.59 in. as low as 19. Northwest Last year: 60.5 in. 3 Months $35.75 TA X : $2.50 INCLU DE D ure to register vehicle and erty at a location, but the displaying or possessing Officer Gordon per- residents would not return wind 6 to 11 mph. 6 Months $71.46 TA X : $4.99 INCLU DE D another person’s plates. formed a well-being check it. Offi cer Gordon visited TONIGHT: Mostly clear Per Year $121.49 TA X : $8.49 INCLU DE D Offi cer Timothy Gordon. Dec. 7 on North Pine the location and obtained Sunrise: 7:14 a.m. with a low around 21. Sunset: 4:53 p.m. Northwest wind around 6 OTHER COUNTIES - IN MO. Street. the property to be returned mph becoming calm in the TICKETS Offi cer Gordon respond- to the owner. 3 Months $37.15 TA X : $2.60 INCLU DE D Temperature Year Ago evening. ed to North Pine Street for $74.24 TA X : $5.19 INCLU DE D 6 Months Joni L. Ray, 41, Archie, a report of people fi ghting $140.09 TA X : $9.79 INCLU DE D Per Year ticketed Thursday on in a parking lot. One per- W I A OUT OF STATE charges of failure to regis- son was asked to leave, ter vehicle and driving a which solved the issue. 3 MONTHS $41.00 commercial motor vehicle On Dec. 9, a resident of 6 MONTHS $79.32 WILEY without a seat belt. north Y Highway reported PER YEAR $158.63 Brandon Cody Leland a person might be outside INSURANCE Single Copy 50¢ + TAX • $1.00 + TAX Mays, 24, Birch Tree, tick- of the apartments. Nothing AGENCYLLC eted Sunday on a charge and no one was found at DIGITA L ACCESS of failure to register vehi- the residence and extra pa- The Key To All Your Insurance Needs WWW.WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET cle. trol was requested. Offi cer 417-256-3372 Lisa Noble. 1 MONTH $5.50 INCIDENTS On Dec. 9, offi cers re- N. HWY 63 AT 14 JUNCTION 3 MONTHS $16.50 sponded to a report of an 6 MONTHS $27.50 At 6:21 p.m. Dec. 9, offi - aggressive woman at a PER YEAR $55.00 cers responded a third-de- nursing home. Upon arriv- TRACI WILEY 599108b New Online Editions Posted Tues. - Sat. gree domestic assault out- al, the woman was calm side of the police and taken to hospital by OWNER/AGENT 417-256-9191 department. ambulance. No further ac- Fraudulent of use of a tion was needed. Offi cer HOME • AUTO • LIFE E-MAIL [email protected] credit or debit device, sto- Dawnesha Scott. OR PURCHASE ONLINE AT COMMERCIAL • FARM ABBY WILEY MELISSA BURTON LIZ WARNER len vehicle and stolen fi re- A man fell on Dec. 9 on AGENT AGENT AGENT westplainsdailyquill.net/subscribe arms or explosives was re- Washington Street, with Serving all of Missouri & Arkansas 3 westplainsdailyquill.net | West Plains, Missouri People & Events West Plains Daily Quill | Wednesday, December 16, 2020 WEST PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL Student Council Offi cers were chosen in November. They are Presi- dent Nikeshia Davis, Vice President Shaley Francis, Reporter Hannah Collicott, Treasurer Camille Coleman and Secretary Jaylinn Hixenbaugh.

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Please confirm before est about feelings without COURTESY PHOTOS making plans to attend. being driven by them. Con- Davis tact David Ball, 274-1469. TODAY Dec. 18 (4-8 p.m.) and Coleman 19 (10 a.m.-8 p.m.): Bell Through Dec. 20: “Fall ringers will start fi lling red Into Winter,” an exhibition kettles for the Salvation of artworks by Cindy Tem- Army at Walmart grocery ple, will be on display in and pharmacy entries and the civic center gallery on at Ramey supermarket. the mezzanine during reg- Volunteers are needed and ular center hours, courte- asked to wear masks and sy of West Plains Council practice social distancing. on the Arts. Call Kay Mead, 256-6147, Through noon Dec. 23 or email kmead@oaiwp. (8 a.m.-4 p.m.): the Bax- org. ter Regional Auxiliary an- Dec. 18 and 19 (7 nual Gift Wrapping Fund- p.m.) and Dec. 19 (2 raiser is underway in the p.m.): The Children’s Bal- hospital’s main lobby. Pro- let of the Ozarks will per- ceeds benefi t Baxter Re- form “The Nutcracker” in gional Medical Center the civic center theater. equipment needs and spe- Tickets are $10 in ad- cial services. Prices may vance, $12 at the door, and vary. Drop off gifts with discounts are available for volunteers, who will say groups of 20 or more. Buy when they may be picked tickets from any dancer, up. Call 870-508-1064 for online at www.childrens- more information. balletoftheozarks.com, by Through Dec. 27: phone at 217-3546 or at From 2-6 p.m. Thursdays the civic center box offi ce. and Fridays and from noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and SATURDAY Sundays through Dec. 20, the West Plains Model Dec. 19: The fourth an- Railroad Club Holiday nual Fulton County (Ark.) Collicott Francis Model Train Display will Shop With a Cop event will be shown on the second be held at Walmart in Ash fl oor of the West Plains Flat. Due to the pandemic, Opera House, 35 Court participants will not shop Christmas,” will make its Square. The show will be as a group, and instead way through downtown open noon to 6 p.m. daily will assemble e outside Mtn. View. Lineup starts from Dec. 21 through 27, and wait for an offi cer to at 5 p.m. at Wayside Park/ except for Christmas Day. take them inside to shop the city pool. Horses, Admission is free, though for themselves and family ATVs and UTVs are wel- donations are accepted. members. come but most be deco- Through Dec. 31 (8:30 Dec. 19 (6 p.m.): The rated for Christmas and a.m.-4:30 p.m. week- Mtn. View Chamber of driven by licensed adults. days): Nanci Harlin’s art- Commerce 2020 Christ- Floats will be judged, and work will be available for mas Parade, themed “Have musics, lights and singing viewing at the Ozarks a Merry Star Spangled is encouraged. Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave. Her Furniture • Supplies • Machines work is predominantly done in colored pencil and features animals and west- ern and Native American themes. Dec. 16 (8-11 a.m.): 568229s Ozarks Healthcare Labo- 601129b 256-6808 800-667-6260 FAX# 256-6804 ratory Services will con- • • duct low-cost lab health screenings. Screenings Hours: 8-5 Mon. - Fri. available for a minimal 202 W. Main, West Plains cost are CBC, CMP, A1C, Authorized Sales Agent thinkburo.com Lipid, TSH, and PSA. No appointment necessary. Walk in at these Ozarks Healthcare locations: Lab Light Up the Holidays… Services, Alton, Gaines- With a gift certificate from ville, Mammoth Spring, Mtn. Grove, Mtn. View, Thayer/Mammoth Spring and Urgent Care Clinic. For more information, call 257- 6736. 417-255-1407 Dec. 16 (9:30 a.m.): 906 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Willow Springs Senior West Plains, MO Center will hold its month- Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 • Extra Hours By Appointment 601071b ly nail clinic by appoint- ment. Call 469-3892. Dec. 16 and 18 (10 a.m. to noon): Caregivers FIRST, a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs pro- gram for caregivers of vet- erans with physical or cog- nitive impairments, will hold a workshop by phone. The program is designed to help caregivers learn new skills, practice posi- tive self-care, connect with others and navigate VA and community resourc- es. S.A.V.E. suicide pre- vention training will be of- fered in the last class. Participants must be able to attend all classes. To register or for more infor- mation call 573-778-4476. THURSDAY

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Parker received an As- and listened to the Jerry (Willy) Willard James Bray sociate of Science in Ag- needs of students while riculture degree in Au- communicating those Graveside services for James W. Bray Jr., nieces Brittany Harp- gust 2019 from MSU-WP, needs to the administra- Jerry Lynn (Willy) Wil- born Dec. 26, 1964, in er, West Plains, Mo., graduating magna cum tion,” another nomina- lard, 69, West Plains, Belleville, Ill., to Haley Sheets, Bran- laude. She is currently tor noted. “She provid- Mo., will be held at 2 p.m. James Sr. and Nancy son, Mo., and Victoria studying agriculture, ed a voice for all.” Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Bray, passed away Magilke, Atmore, Ala.; business finance and Parker has continued Oak Lawn Cemetery un- Dec. 11, 2020, in and two great-nieces management at Mis- to lead by example and der the direction of Rob- Moberly, Mo. Aubrey and Kambri, souri State University in volunteer her time since ertson-Drago Funeral He is survived by plus one great-neph- Springfield. transferring to Spring- Home. his father James Bray ew John Thomas. During her time at field. She’s an active Mr. Willard passed Sr. and his stepmoth- He was preceded in MSU-WP, Parker served member of the Sigma Al- away at 11:12 a.m. er Frances Bray, of death by his mother as president of the Stu- pha professional agri- Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, West Plains; one sis- Nancy, daughter Diane dent Government Asso- cultural sorority, Delta at his home. ter Dorie Magilke, and sister Robin Re- ciation, was a member Tau Alpha agriculture He was born Jan. 17, WILLY WILLARD Branson, Mo.; three nee. of the Student Ambas- honor society and the 1951, at Peace Valley, sadors team in the ad- Collegiate Farm Bureau. Mo., to Hubert (Bud) Wil- erton; seven grandchil- missions office and ac- “Within these oppor- lard and Maxine Moffis dren; four great-grand- DEATH NOTICES tively participated in the tunities, Lyndsey has Willard. Willy graduated children; and many Postsecondary Agricul- made a positive impact from West Plains High special cousins, includ- ture Students organiza- in her engagements and School with the Class of ing Freda Paschall and Glennie Dean Kalinowski, 88, Thayer, died tion, earning several grown as a leader in the 1969. Vicki Lynn Watts. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Ozarks Health- awards at state and na- pursuit of her career Mr. Willard was a Viet- His parents preceded care, West Plains. Carter Funeral Home Inc., tional competitions. goals in agriculture,” nam Veteran, having him in death. Thayer. Academically, Parker one of her nominators served with the United Mr. Willard will lie in Bonnie Marie Grogan, 76, Willow Springs. was recognized several said. States Navy aboard the state from 5 until 8 p.m. Died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Willow Springs. times on the MSU-WP Other recipients of USS Hassayampa. He Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, Willow Funeral Home, Willow Springs. Dean’s and Chancellor’s the award this year in- was a service technician at Robertson-Drago Fu- Lists. She also received clude: for Culligan for many neral Home. Memorial a number of awards dur- - Jamie Cayley, gradu- years and enjoyed pho- contributions may be SANTA Continued from Page 1 ing the university’s an- ate student from Guate- tography, painting and made to the family and nual Celebration of mala seeking a Master building models. Mr. Wil- may be left at or mailed Leaders student awards of Science in Mathemat- lard was a Christian. to Robertson-Drago Fu- ceremony, including ics and graduate certifi- He is survived by his neral Home, 211 West Outstanding Student cates in forensic child companion of over 25 Main, West Plains, MO Ambassador, the Stu- psychology, statistics years, Pam Brotherton; 65775. Online condo- dent Government Asso- and research design and her three children Ki- lences may be expressed ciation Executive Lead- student mental health, leene Collins, Jennifer at www.robertsondrago. ership Award and the family and community Jennings and Will Broth- com. prestigious Public Af- support; fairs Fellow Award, the - Alye Darter, a gradu- highest award a student ate student from Rog- Dorothy Metz can receive at MSU-WP. ers, Ark., who is work- “What sets Lyndsey ing on a Master of Dorothy J. (Hartman) apart is her heart to Science in Communica- Metz, 81, of Weston, serve other people,” one tion Sciences and Dis- Ohio, passed away Dec. nominator said. “Specif- orders/Speech-Lan- 13, 2020. She was born ically, as SGA president, guage Pathology; Jan. 10, 1939, in Greens- she was always looking - Allison Garrett, a se- burg, Penn. to the late for ways to bring out the nior from Nixa majoring Norman and Bessie best in other people and in political science;

(Laughery) Hartman. COURTESY PHOTO serve our campus and - Sarah Gray, a gradu- Dorothy was a wonder- LONG DISTANCE CONVERSATION – Santa community.” ate student from Little ful mother and caretaker Claus, also known as former West Plains res- She led several stu- Rock, Ark., who is seek- for her family. She was a ident Michael Hess, has filled the role virtu- dent-backed initiatives, ing a Master of Science devoted military wife for including food drives for in Early Childhood and ally this year due to widespread pandemic re- 35 years. She loved to Samaritan Outreach Family Development; bake, play bingo and DOROTHY METZ strictions and has noticed many children are Center, adopting a city - Rachael Ingram, a travel to casinos. Family quite comfortable with the technology, hav- street to keep clean, senior from Kansas City will remember fondly ing used it at school for learning purposes. participating in the an- majoring in cell and mo- how funny she was — al- Hartman Jr., Emma (Lil) Children across the U.S. eagerly await their nual Trunk-or-Treat lecular biology. ways quick with a joke, Fox, Bill (Barb) Hartman turn to speak with him, such as 7-year-old event and volunteering The Citizen Scholar a prankster and was al- and Ann Kalell; 10 grand- Addy, from Lawrence, Kan. at the local Boys & Girls Award is given to stu- ways making people children; 28 great-grand- Club. dents who have contrib- laugh up to the very end. children and five great- And while Santa is immune himself, the risk “She challenged oth- uted to the university, Dorothy owned a beau- great-grandchildren; and of leaving what is essentially a quarantine at ers to give back but also advanced the universi- ty shop and taught at a her lifelong family friend the remote North Pole and spreading illness in- rolled up her sleeves ty’s public affairs mis- beauty academy. She George Devos. stead of holiday cheer, was considered too high. and did not quit until sion, and have signifi- worked in housekeeping She was preceded in Club members seemed very accepting of the the task was complet- cantly engaged in at Disney in Florida. Lat- death by her sisters De- technology, and familiar and comfortable with ed,” a nominator said. extra-curricular accom- er in life she became a lores Metz, Sandy Venier it, having grown up with it and currently using “She has a ‘can-do’ atti- plishments and/or in realtor. She enjoyed vol- and Judy Hamman, and such platforms in the classroom, Sherman no- tude that motivates oth- significant service activ- unteering to do charity granddaughter Randi ticed. ers, and she leads by ex- ities to the community. work in the community. Lynn Dye. And with the ability to deliver toys to chil- ample.” Each recipient re- The happiest times of Per Dorothy’s request, dren around the world in a single night, the In her position as SGA ceives a crystal globe in her life were spent in the there will be no visitation technology that sends a digital signal back and president, Parker also recognition of the house on the hill in West or funeral service. Funer- forth between computers is a snap for Santa, demonstrated her com- award, and their names Plains, Mo. al arrangements have also known as Michael Hess, who has been fill- mitment to serving oth- are added to the Citizen She is survived by her been entrusted to Dunn ing the role for several years. ers by connecting with Scholar Wall at Plaster children Vilinda Whitford Funeral Home in Bowl- As a former principal at Thayer High School current students, polit- Student Union on the Poore, Cathy (Kenny) Kil- ing Green. and a retired West Plains High School teacher, ical leaders, university Springfield campus. lion, James Whitford Jr., To share an online he had the opportunity to get to know some of and campus administra- For more information Tammy (Randy) Sanford, condolence or fond mem- the children he has portrayed Santa for person- tors, and faculty and about the Citizen Schol- Barb (Gary) Gustwiller ory with the family ally, making a more convincing all-knowing staff through her partic- ar Award, visit studen- and Debbie (Mark) Har- please visit www.dunn- character. Assisted by Mrs. Claus, wife Dana ipation on several com- taffairs.missouristate. ris; siblings Norman funeralhome.com Hess, whom he calls his “executive producer,” mittees. edu/citizenscholar- Santa described the virtual meetings as more “She is fair, honest award.htm. Kelly Moore personal and efficient compared to past years. Plus, he doesn't run the risk of having his Kelly Norman Moore very real beard pulled as a test of authenticity. COVID-19 66, of Springfield, passed And, as Santa, he has the inside scoop on Continued from Page 1 away on Thursday, Dec. the children he has met through the years, 10, 2020, at his home. whether in person or virtually, and has known Howell County Health is ideal for controlling Kelly was born to Dick some of their families for three generations Department’s Tuesday the spread of the coro- and Lois Moore on Jan. now. The privilege of being an ambassador of report. navirus that causes the 2, 1954, in West Plains, hope, generosity, goodwill and joy to young- The 14-day test posi- disease and in West Mo. He attended grade sters is more than repaid to Hess in the reac- tivity rate is about 40.1% Plains, a mask require- school at Howell Valley tion he gets. as of the latest report, ment will remain in School. He graduated "We don't do this for money, we just enjoy up about 3.5% from this place at least through from West Plains High the looks on the kids' faces, and especially this time last week. Of the Feb. 2, unless that rate School with the class of year," he said, referring to the adversity and 2,674 cases counted to falls below 5% for seven 1972, where he partici- loss faced by many families as a result of CO- date, 122 are currently days in a row, at which pated in football and KELLY MOORE VID-19 and the disruption of normal routines. known to be active; that point the city govern- track. He has played Santa for the West Plains and number is down by 66 ment could choose to re- In his youth, he Thayer Boys & Girls Club facilities for the past from a week ago. Seven scind it. worked with cattle on the (husband Jonathan) of four years, and made appearances at Viandel patients are hospitalized Of the new cases, 16 family ranch and trained Springfield, one grand- Vineyard in Mtn. View a couple of times. for treatment of compli- are reported in West guard dogs and became son Cillian Moore; two This year, the arrangement was also a neces- cations. Plains, nine in Willow a welder. brothers Richard Moore sity because he and his wife moved to Kansas Public health officials Springs, four in Pomona He later graduated (wife Linda) and Michael to be closer to their newest grandchild. say a 5% positivity rate and two in Mtn. View. cum laude from SMS, Moore (wife Mary), one And though the the virtual visits were indeed (now MSU), with a Bach- sister Patricia Elbrecht borne out of necessity, they come with an add- elor of Science Degree. (husband Clyde), all of ed bonus for Santa himself: They have allowed On July 19, 1980, he West Plains, and his for- him to speak with the children he is familiar married Alberta Brock of mer wife of Springfield. with, from a distance. Cassville. Together they A private burial at started a successful na- Howell Valley Cemetery tional mail order dietary will take place at a later WIN!!! supplement business time. Memorial contribu- named LifeWise Natu- tions may be made to rals. Mr. Moore was re- Howell Valley Cemetery. tired. Christmas Giveaway He is survived by two children A J Moore (wife Amber) of Kansas City GAMING CHAIR and Lauren Zachary Spend $20 or more to get entered! Winner will be chosen Dec. 18 • 9 am $ • Insured 155 Value Like • Licensed 502 W. 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ERRY CHRISTMAS ChinaM Union All Saints rinity Episcopal Church T PASTOR Church Travis & Marla 107 S. Curry Street Collins Worship Center West Plains, MO K Hwy. & 63 Bypass, West Plains, MO The Rev. James SUNDAY SCHOOL 417-256-7906 Harris opa - 10AM Email: [email protected] Priest in Charge SUNDAY WORSHIP (417) 256-2215 11AM Candlelight Wednesday Service SUNDAY EVENING 6PM December 23 7:00 p.m. Christmas WEDNESDAY EVENING Pastors: Charles & Tracy Cale Eve Service 7PM Nursery & Transportation Provided. Worship: Located Come worship the Lord with Us!

3:00 p.m. Southwest of West Plains 600219s on JJ Hwy. 5 miles Music: from the junction of 10:00 p.m. 160 Hwy. West “For ye shall go out with joy, and

Candlelight be led forth with peace.” 514126c VICTORIA MISSION Service: Isaiah 55:12 CHURCH 600804b 10:30 p.m. Have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year! St. Paul Lutheran Church Caring for you and your family now and forever. ELCA Elliott Anderson, Pastor 291 Kentucky - West Plains phone 417-256-6685 Sunday School - 10 AM Morning Worship - 11 AM Sunday Evening - 6 PM Find us on Facebook BRO. JOHN MORROW, PASTOR • 573-292-6690 BRO. PAUL MONTGOMERY, ASSISTANT PASTOR • 417-274-1089 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. FROM WEST PLAINS: 10 miles on East Hwy. 160, then right on C.R. 9910 Worship 10:30 a.m. 600220s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:00 p.m.

Little ones WELCOME in worship! 600838b

Share in the Light Central Calvary of the Season Baptist Church Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and worship Him as Lord, Savior Frank A. Mulford, Senior Pastor and God’s Most Precious Gift to mankind One and one-half miles west on CC highway

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, December 20 • 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24th, 7 p.m. Christmas Service pring Creek SCOMMUNITY CHURCH Wednesday, December 23 • 7 p.m. 3432 State Route K • West Plains, MO Candlelight Service

2 miles past Fairview School on the left 600834b Transportation Available 256-9246 417-256-4911 600987J

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That Cares PASTORS Nolan & Lillian Wilkins Phone: 417-934-9570 Sunday School...... 9:45 Sunday Worship...... 11:00 600889s Sunday Night Services ...... 6:00

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As we celebrate the birth of our savior, we rejoice Harbor of Hope Full Gospel Church Pastor Dwight Collins in the many blessings He has bestowed Corner of Utah & 5th, West Plains upon us. His precious gifts and the goodwill of Everyone Welcome! our friends here in this community fill us with Sunday School • 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship • 11:00 A.M. Sunday Evening • 6:00 P.M. gratitude during this holy season. 545139s Wednesday • 7:00 P.M.

FIRST CHURCH St. Joseph’s Big Springs Oak Grove OF GOD Missionary Baptist Church Catholic Church Baptist Church 1295 C.R. 4820 • Willow Springs 1700 Wayhaven Dr. County Road 292 off Hwy. 181 Pastor: Duane Fine West Plains, MO 65775 Douglas County Christmas Eve 417-256-3079 Brother Doug Brower CHURCH SERVICE

Mass at 7:30 p.m. 601308b “We're a church based TIMES Mark A. Lewis, Pastor on the divine written ~ SUNDAY SERVICES scriptures of the one Sunday School Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. & only true God.” 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Morning Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. Remember, 601017J Morning Worship Mass at 8:30 a.m. Children’s Church ...... 11:00 a.m. Jesus is the reason Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. for the season. 11:00 a.m.

North Hwy. 17 then WEDNESDAY MORNING Sunday Night left on CR 1940 Women's Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. Merry Christmas White Church, MO 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING Sunday School 10 a.m. Church 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. 4twelve Student Min...... 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 601307b 545494s

Providence Baptist Church 910 St. Louis Street West Plains, MO Bro. Kent Watkins, Pastor Calvary General from everyone at Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Baptist Church Morning Worship Sweeton Pond North Hwy. 63 10:45 A.M. Community (1 1/2 miles north of fairgrounds) Wednesday Bible Study 600837b Church “Merry Christmas 7:00 P.M. Dora, MO 485499VR & Happy New Year” 10:00 a.m. for Sunday School 11:00 a.m. for Worship Service We Welcome You To Our Services Pastor Bill Bales 1002 St. Louis St., West Plains 256-3185 Pastors: Charles & Carolyn Vonallmen Sunday Worship …… 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night …… 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night …... 6:00 p.m. 600833b 600836b 600856s

istmas & Happ erry Chr y New Yea M from r First Free Will FIRST CHRISTIAN Baptist Church Ben Ryan, Pastor Where Everybody Is Somebody CHURCH and Jesus Is Lord! 422 W. Main • 417-256-2887 • West Plains Come Worship With us this

Rick Rutledge, Pastor Christmas Season! 600653b Everyone Welcome! One block off Worley Dr. on CR 6460 • West Plains

“To Honor & Celebrate Our Lord” 600377b

Experience the Christ in Christmas! St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1551 Bill Virdon Blvd., Brandsville Church of God West Plains, MO 417-256-2556 10902 US Hwy. 63, West Plains, MO Mass Schedule Sunday Morning Worship ...... 11 am for Christmas Eve 5:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. 417-204-2452 Christmas Day 10:30 a.m. 514456hb 600376b

~ SERVICE TIMES ~ Sunday Morning: 9:30 A.M. Pastor: Dion Prewett Wednesday Evening: 1970 US Hwy. 63 7:00 P.M. West Plains, MO For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 600835b 8 Classifieds Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | West Plains Daily Quill West Plains, Missouri | westplainsdailyquill.net

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HAY FOR SALE. alfalfa MEDICAL RECORDS TOPSOIL FOR SALE. orchard grass. $65 per bale CLERK for a busy Personal Loamy creek-bottom soil. Legal Notice Legal Notice Legal Notice 417-256-8171. Injury law firm. Must have Stewart Morrison Redi-Mix. Legal Notice opportunity for public participa- number are 620 Porter Wagon- medical terminology knowl- 417-256-8171. Livestock tion, specifically the 30-day er, P.O. Box 903, West Plains edge and good computer The Mark Twain National For- scoping period and the 30-day MO 65775, (417) 255-0320. skills. Salary negotiable, Miscellaneous DONKEY MAMMOTH est invites you to comment on Draft EA comment period, will email resume to lynn the proposed Sterling Hollow be eligible to file an objection All creditors of said disabled JENNY spotted, 3 1/2 years @henrylawfirm.com. CHECK OUT WHAT'S on old $300. 417-679-0199. Dam project. The purpose of based on the final analysis and person are notified to file their television with the West this legal notice is to inform a draft decision document. For claims in the Probate Division ANNOUNCEMENTS Education Plains Daily Quill TV Week. interested parties of our pro- the purposes of this rule, of the Circuit Court within six Inside Saturday's edition. posed management activities "specific written comments" months from the date of the first Notices and to solicit public comments should be within the scope of publication of this notice or be on the proposal. A detailed the proposed action, have a forever barred. THE FAIRVIEW R-XI description of the Proposed direct relationship to the pro- ADVERTISING School District is now Action, analysis of environmen- posed action, and must include Date of first publication is: PROVISIONS accepting applications for tal impacts under the National supporting reasons for the November 25, 2020. THE WEST PLAINS an elementary teaching Environmental Policy Act (NE- responsible official to consider DAILY QUILL will not position. Proper certifica- PA), and how you can com- (36 CFR 218.2). Suzanne Adams, Circuit Clerk tion is required. Please ment is included in the Public be responsible for submit an application Comment Package - Sterling Other eligibility requirements By: Shanna Earls, Deputy Clerk more than one incor- (available at 417-256-9191 Hollow Dam Environmental As- are identified at 36 CFR fairview.k12.mo.us) and sessment. Interested parties 218.25(a)(3) and include name, Publication Dates: November rect publication of dis- FODVVLÀHG#ZSGDLO\TXLOOQHW play or classified ad- resume to Amy Petrus, can view a copy of this postal address, title of the 25, 2020 and December 2, 9, document and other supporting project, identity of the individual and 16 2020. vertising. Corrections Principal. Position open until filled. documents as well as follow the or entity who authored the will be made if called progress of the project on the comments, and signature or NOTICE OF to our attention along Mark Twain National Forest other verification of identity TRUSTEE'S SALE with one additional (MTNF) website at www.fs.usd upon request. If you would like VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION a.gov/goto/mtnf/projects. to request a hard copy of the For default in the payment of free insertion. COUNSELOR comment package, have ques- debt secured by deed of trust The Quill accepts Sterling Hollow is an earthen tions about the proposal, or executed by Chris A. Pelate Mastercard, Visa, Dis- The state of Missouri is accepting applications dam and reservoir owned and need additional information, and Joyce Pelate, husband and cover and American for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in operated by the MTNF, located please mail your request or wife, as joint tenants with right in Howell County, Missouri, contact Cody Lunsford, of survivorship, and not as Express. the West Plains area. Starting salary is $40,728- approximately 5 miles north of 417-683-4428, ext.118. tenants in common, dated $42,744. View Job description and application Willow Springs. The Sterling 11/6/2006, recorded Hollow Dam was built in the "The Mark Twain National 12/22/2006, as Document instructions at https://mocareers.mo.gov/ late 1980s by a private land- Forest is an equal opportunity Number 2006R8231, in the CLASSIFIED hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b- owner to provide water for provider and employer." Office of Recorder of Deeds, RATES ac76-c45e25190768/627728c2-bb4d-4850-85ab- livestock, and the land was Howell County, Missouri, at acquired by the USFS in 2004. Publication Date: December 16, West Plains, the undersigned

PER DAY: 600560s ee0601e603b3 50¢ per word The dam was built without 2020. Successor Trustee will on engineering design and in 2015 Friday, 1/8/2021, between the $1.00 per bold or was classified as a High ADVERTISEMENT hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 5 cap word ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- Hazard dam, which means FOR BIDS o'clock p.m., specifically at 1:30 $2.00 per bold and VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION there is probability for loss of pm., at the East front door of cap word life if the dam were to fail, The Howell County Commis- the Howell County Circuit based on a downstream hazard sion is presently accepting Courthouse in West Plains, $5 minimum per ad. assessment (Dam Engineering sealed bids for the purchase of Howell County, Missouri, sell at The State of Missouri is accepting applications for Study Report for Sterling Hol- the following items: public vendue to the highest an Administrative Assistant in the West Plains area. low Dam, Golder Associates bidder for cash: Personals Inc. 2015). Unprecedented 1. Items on an as needed basis Starting Salary is $27,960. View job description and spring rains in late April and for a period of one year The following described real LOOKING FOR FEMALE application instructions at https://mocareers.mo.gov/ early May of 2017 highlighted (February 1, 2021 - January 31, property situate in the City of 600562s the potential for the dam to fail. 2022) Mtn. View, County of Howell, companion over 70 to have hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76- dinner with 3 to 4 times a The purpose of this project is to a. 15 inch through 36 inch new and State of Missouri, to wit: week, just to keep company c45e25190768/29e5fb11-f754-4258-89e3-1129c740dcb5 evaluate various alternatives corrugated galvanized pipe with. 417-293-7379. that would address the safety b. 15 inch through 36 inch LOT 6 IN BLOCK 1 OF issues of the dam while com- polypropylene drainage pipe WALNUT HILLS SUBDIVI- plying with Forest Service c. Gravel and stone of various SION, AS SHOWN BY PLAT PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE Handbook Direction, NEPA, dimensions RECORDED IN PLAT RE- and other applicable Federal d. Red dyed diesel CORDS E, AT PAGE 1 OF The Richards School District is accepting and State laws. e. Unleaded gasoline THE RECORDS OF HOWELL applications for a PERMANENT COUNTY, MISSOURI. As the Forest Supervisor for the 2. Seven foot motor grader SUBSTITUTE for the remainder of the Mark Twain National Forest blades By Fee Simple Deed from 2020-2021 school year. Applicants must and the Responsible Official for Bobby J. Brooks and Tammy have 60 college hours. Applications can this project, I am using the Bid specifications may be ob- Brooks, husband and wife as GET discretion given to me by 36 tained by contacting the Howell set forth in Instrument No. be found online at http://richardsschool. CFR 218.24(a)(2) in determin- County Clerk's Office, 35 Court 2003R2926 and recorded on k12.mo.us under “Our District - Human ing that this is the most Square Room 200, West 4/30/2003, Howell County Re- NOTICED effective time to provide notice Plains, Missouri 65775. cords. Resources” or may be picked up at Richards of the opportunity to comment Add a photo to your School in the front office. Completed applications under 36 CFR 218.22. Your Please mark bid envelope "Bid The source deed as stated comments will be considered Quote" and submit to the above is the last record of FODVVLÀHGDGIRU should be returned to the district office located before an Environmental As- Howell County Commission, 35 vesting filed for this property, only $10 extra at Richards School; 3461 CR 1710; West Plains, sessment is completed and the Court Square Room 302, West there have been no vesting final decision is made. The Plains, MO 65775. Bids must changes since the date of the 417-256-9191 Mo. 65775. For more information please contact scoping and 30-day comment be received no later than 11:00 above referenced source. classifi [email protected] the school at 417-256-5239. This position offers periods will run concurrently. a.m. on December 28, 2020. westplainsdailyquill.net/classifi eds The Commission reserves the More accurately described as competitive wages and benefits. EOE 601297b Comments on this proposal will right to reject any or all bids. follows: be accepted for 30 calendar days following the publication of Howell County Commission LOT 6 IN BLOCK 1 OF a notice in the newspaper of WALNUT HILLS SUBDIVI- record, the Rolla Daily News. If Publication Dates: December SION, AS SHOWN BY PLAT the 30th day falls on a weekend 11 and 16, 2020. RECORDED IN PLAT RE- or federal holiday, the comment CORDS E, AT PAGE 1 OF period ends the next business IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE RECORDS OF HOWELL ALL A PRO day. The publication date in the HOWELL COUNTY, COUNTY. MISSOURI. newspaper of record is the MISSOURI Service Directory exclusive means for calculating PROBATE DIVISION to satisfy said debt and cost. the comment period for this (Sec. 475.140 RSMo.) Call 417-256-9191 to be included analysis. Comments become Pittenger Law Group, LLC part of the public record. IN THE ESTATE OF Successor Trustee Casey’s Tree Service Danny Driskell, Estate No. By: Brandon T. Pittenger, • Free Estimates Comments can be submitted in 20AL-PR00059 Member • Fully Insured written or electronic formats. Incapacitated/Disabled. 6900 College Boulevard, • Reasonable Rates Submit written comments to: Suite 325 • Stump Removal Cody Lunsford, Mark Twain NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Overland Park, KS 66211 Do you or a loved one need National Forest, 1006 South OF CONSERVATOR P.O. Box 7410 care in your home? 417-247-1180 OF DISABLED PERSON Overland Park, KS 66207

598439b Jefferson Street, Ava, MO Do you need assistance with: 65608. Email comments to: 913-323-4595, • Housekeeping Residential sterlinghollowdam To all persons interested in the 913-661-1747 fax • Personal Care Commercial @eroresources.com (in the Estate of Danny Driskell, a • Meal Preparation Licensed subject line, type "Sterling disabled person: NOTICE • Mobility Hollow Dam, project # 53053"). • Medication Set up For all your home improvement needs. Insured Submit electronic comments On the 28th day of August, Pursuant to the Fair Debt

• Errands & Shopping, Etc 540646J Free Estimates West Plains, MO 65775 through the Forest Service 2020, Howell County Public Collection Practices Act, 15 Offering Respite Care, Office 417-505-8362 website at https://www.fs.usda Administrator, John Pruett, was U.S.C. Section 1692c(b), no In-home Services as well as 596401hb .gov/project/?project=53053. appointed conservators of the information concerning the col- Consumer Directed Services. Acceptable formats for elec- Estate of Danny Driskell, a lection of this debt may be ALLERGIES? SPECIALIZING IN SERVICE For More information call tronic comments are text or person adjudicated disabled given without the prior consent 1-417-641-0900 591944J A/C- Furnace, Air HTML email, Adobe Portable under the laws of Missouri by of the consumer given directly NEGRI Document Format (PDF), or the Probate Division of the to the debt collector or the Duct Cleaning, Dryer formats viewable in Microsoft Circuit Court of Howell County, express permission of a court Vent Cleaning, PLUMBING Word (such as .doc or .docx). Missouri. of competent jurisdiction. The KENNY’S AUTO SERVICE & REPAIR Chimney Sweep debt collector is attempting to The comment and objection The business address of the collect a debt and any informa- Mon-Fri 8:30AM to 5:30PM 417-256-0362 process for this project will Conservator is 35 Court tion obtained will be used for Kenneth Martin, Owner follow 36 CFR 218 parts A and Square, Room 102, West that purpose. 2324 Quarry Road • West Plains, MO 607 Jackson St. B. Only those who submit Plains, MO 65775 and the West Plains, MO 65775 Dependable • Honest • Experienced timely "specific written com- attorney is Lyndell N. Beard, of Publication Date: December 16,

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NFL for making a cho- Yet the Zags haven't ready the site of the 2021 comeback and win the By The Associated reographed cell-phone By The Associated played since beating Final Four. The NCAA biggest event in women's Press undefi ned call in the end zone to West Virginia on Dec. 2 has now begun talks golf. celebrate a touchdown Press undefi ned due to COVID-19 proto- with the city on hosting And in the fi nal major Dec. 16 during the Saints' 45-7 cols, with fi ve straight the whole thing, and the of this pandemic-disrupt- rout of the New York Gi- BASEBALL games canceled or post- organization hopes to ed year in sports, she 1918 — Jack Dempsey ants on Dec. 14. poned, including a have plans fi nalized by won wearing a mask. knocks out Carl Morris 2006 — Morten Ander- CLEVELAND (AP) — matchup with Baylor on the end of January at the Starting the fi nal, frig- in 14 seconds in a heavy- sen becomes the great- The Cleveland Indians Dec. 5. The Bears an- latest. It is likely that the id round at Champions weight bout in New Or- est scorer in NFL histo- are changing their name nounced Saturday they NCAA could play games Golf Club fi ve shots be- leans. ry. The 46-year-old . They just don't know to would pause team activ- as far away as Austin be- hind, the 25-year-old 1930 — Golfer Bobby Andersen breaks Gary what or when. ities as well. cause of the need for ho- South Korean wore a Jones wins the first Anderson's career scor- Expressing that "it's Iowa received the re- tels as well as practice heavy down jacket be- James E. Sullivan ing record of 2,434 time," owner Paul Dolan maining fi rst-place vote and game venues for 64 tween shots and deliv- Award. The award is giv- points with the second said that after months of to fi nish ahead of No. 4 teams. ered a 4-under 67 for a en to "the most out- of four extra points in internal discussions and Michigan State and No. The fi rst two rounds of one-shot victory over standing amateur ath- the Atlanta Falcons' 38- meetings with groups, 5 Kansas. Houston, Vil- the women's tournament Amy Olson and Jin lete in the United 28 loss to the Dallas including Native Ameri- lanova, West Virginia, have been played on Young Ko. States." Cowboys. cans who have sought to Creighton and Tennes- campus sites the past Kim became the sev- 1940 — Joe Louis 2007 — Brett Favre have the team stop using see rounded out the top few seasons, with the top enth player to rally from knocks out Al McCoy in passes for 227 yards in a moniker many deem 10. four seeds in each region fi ve shots behind in the the sixth round at the Green Bay's 33-14 win racist, the American NEW YORK (AP) — hosting. The regionals fi nal round of the U.S. Boston Garden to retain over St. Louis, eclipsing League franchise is drop- Stanford remained atop were slated to be played Women's Open, and the the world heavyweight Dan Marino to become ping the name it has The Associated Press this season in Albany, fi rst since Annika Soren- title. the NFL career leader in been known by since women's basketball poll, New York, Austin, Texas, stam at The Broadmoor 1945 — The Cleveland yards passing. Favre, in 1915. and picked up fi rst-place Cincinnati and Spokane, in 1995. Rams beat the Washing- his 17th season, fi nish- In an exclusive inter- votes, too. Washington. ton Redskins 15-14 for es the game with 61,405 view with The Associat- Coach Tara VanDerveer GAINESVILLE, Fla. NFL the NFL championship. yards. Marino had ed Press, Dolan said: matched Pat Summitt's (AP) — Florida forward The deciding play turns 61,361 in 17 seasons. "The name is no longer all-time win total of 1,098 Keyontae Johnson was CLEVELAND (AP) — out to be a fi rst-quarter 2007 — Kikkan Ran- acceptable in our world." with a victory on Sunday "following simple com- Lamar Jackson emerged automatic safety when dall becomes the fi rst Dolan said the team night over California that mands" Monday after be- from the locker room, the Redskins' Sammy U.S. woman and second will continue to be called kept Stanford unbeaten. ing transferred from Tal- saved the game and may- Baugh passes from his American to win a World Indians until a new name She can move break the lahassee Memorial to UF be Baltimore's season. own end zone and the Cup cross country race is chosen. That "multi- record Tuesday when her Health in Gainesville, the Back on the fi eld after wind carries the ball into when she defeats world stage" process is in its team faces Pacifi c. school said. being sidelined by the goal post. sprint champion Astrid early stages and the team It was the second con- Offi cials added that cramps, Jackson threw 1967 — Wilt Chamber- Jacobsen of Norway in will play — and be brand- secutive week that the Johnson is undergoing a 44-yard touchdown lain of the Philadelphia the fi nal meters of a ed — as the Indians at Cardinal were the top further tests and re- pass to Marquise Brown Warriors scores 68 1.2-kilometer freestyle least through next sea- team in the poll. Stanford mains in critical but sta- and then set up Justin points in a 143-123 vic- race. Randall is the fi rst son. received 26 of the 30 ble condition two days Tucker's 55-yard fi eld tory over the Chicago American to win a World fi rst-place votes from a after he collapsed on the goal with two seconds Bulls. Cup cross country race COLLEGE BASKETBALL national media panel. court during a game at left, helping the Ravens 1973 — O.J. Simpson since Bill Koch in 1983. Louisville, UConn, N.C. Florida State. Johnson to a wild 47-42 win over of the Buffalo Bills rush- 2010 — American NEW YORK (AP) — State and South Caroli- was moved to Gainesville the Cleveland Browns es for 200 yards in a 34- Ryan Lochte sets the Gonzaga and Baylor na followed Stanford as via helicopter with his that helped them stay in 14 victory over the New fi rst individual swim- headlined an unchanged the fi rst fi ve remained mother by his side. the playoff picture. York Jets and sets an ming world record since top tier of The Associat- unchanged in their posi- Coach Mike White and A Monday night game NFL record with 2,003 high-tech bodysuits ed Press men's college tion. head athletic trainer dripping with playoff in- yards rushing for the were banned, winning basketball poll, even as NEW YORK (AP) — The Dave Werner, who stayed tensity delivered with season. Simpson need- the 400-meter individual both have been sidelined NCAA announced that in Tallahassee for two endless drama and stun- ed 61 yards to break Jim medley at the short- by recent coronavirus is- San Antonio is the likely nights, returned to ning twists. Brown's NFL single sea- course world champion- sues. host site for the entire Gainesville on the Tucker, who made 70 son rushing record of ships in Dubai, United The top fi ve teams re- 64-team NCAA women's school's jet with other straight fi eld goals inside 1,863 yards set in 1963. Arab Emirates. mained in place in the basketball tournament family members Monday. 40 yards before he 1990 — Warren Moon 2012 — Ryan Lochte latest Top 25, with Mark next March. The move missed last week, had passes for a 527 yards wins two more races at Few's Bulldogs receiving was made to help miti- GOLF plenty of distance on his — the second-greatest the short-course world 54 of 62 fi rst-place votes gate the risks of COV- kick to give the Ravens passing day in NFL his- championships in Istan- to remain fi rmly in place ID-19 and matches that HOUSTON (AP) — A (8-5) a much-needed win. tory — as the Houston bul, fi nishing the event at No. 1. The second- of the men's tournament, Lim Kim made her fi rst It was a gut punch for Oilers beat Kansas City with six golds and one ranked Bears had seven which the NCAA said last U.S. Women's Open ap- the Browns (9-4), who 27-10. silver. The result match- fi rst-place votes to re- month also will be played pearance a memorable had rallied from a 2003 — New Orleans es his medal total from main 1-2 with Gonzaga in a single area — most one, closing with three 14-point defi cit to take Saints receiver Joe Horn the last championships, in each of the season's likely Indianapolis. straight birdies to tie the the lead while Jackson is fi ned $30,000 by the in Dubai in 2010. four polls so far. San Antonio was al- record for the largest was out. RAIN RAIN OR ESTATE AUCTION OR SHINE SHINE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 2:00 PM LOCATION: 1912 BLUEBIRD WAY, WEST PLAINS, MO. Directions To Auction: From The Intersection Of Jan Howard Expressway And K Hwy. West For 1 Mile On K Hwy. To The Timbers Subdivision Then Left On Emilee Street Then Left On Bluebird Way. Watch For And Follow Danahy Auction Signs. FURNITURE – HOUSEHOLD - MISC. Wooden Cabinet With Drawers; End Tables; 2 Identical 4 Piece Bedroom Suites: Dressers With Mirror, 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, Bookshelf; King Sized Maple Bed Frame; Maytag Washer And Dryer; China Hutchs; Three Dining Room Tables With Chairs; Almost New; Leather Broyhill Couch, Loveseat, Leather Recliner, Rocker Recliner; End Tables; Corner Shelves; Several Wooden Bookshelves; Antique Wooden Office Chair; Cedar Hope Chest; Small Round Table; Antique Upholstered Bench; Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock; Several Heavy Duty Stackable Plastic Storage Drawers; Nordic Track Exercise Equipment; 5 Drawer Metal Filing Cabinet; Kenmore Chest Type Freezer; Apartment Size Refrigerator; Dehumidifier; New Cobra Plunger With Caddy; Bissell Powerforce Vacuum; Small Air Compressor; Propane Camp Stove; Stamina R360S Exercise Equipment; Flatscreen Vizio TV; TV Stand; Fancy White Teapot; Lamps With Shades; Floor Lamps; Porcelain Mini Teaset; Hampers; Linens; Elegant Glass Candy Dishes; Mirrors; Bowl And Pitcher; Glass Ashtray; Greenery; Pictures; Several Pieces Of Carnival Glass, Depression Glass And Milk Glass Dishes; Numerous Other Collectible Glassware; Flatware; Dishes Pots And Pans; Many More Items Too Numerous To Mention. 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