TimesOzark County 75¢ GAINESVILLE, Mo. www.ozarkcountytimes.coM Wednesday, january 2, 2019 Dora school counselor’s assistance dog Holly has ‘amazing way’ with students

Dora K-12 school counselor Amelia Menz became interested in acquiring a Certified Assistance Dog while attending the Missouri School Counselor Association’s annual conference in 2014. She set about applying for a program operated by CARES, Inc., in which inmates in correctional facilities help with basic training. Twenty-seven months after she applied for a dog, Menz was paired with Holly and spent a week training with her in Kansas. Now, she says, Holly has a had “tremendous” success working with students at Dora. By Sue Ann Jones [email protected] New judge sworn in

Raymond Gross was sworn in as associate circuit judge for Ozark County Friday by Judge Craig Carter (not pictured) while his children, Kendall, Lincoln and Aubrey, held a When Dora K-12 school counselor Amelia Menz was working in another district back Bible. A courtroom full of friends, family members and colleagues witnessed the ceremony. in 2014, she attended the Missouri School Counselor Association’s annual conference, Judge Gross’ first day in court will be Thursday, Jan. 3. where break-out sessions offered information about animal-assisted therapy. Those ses- sions “got the wheels turning,” she said recently in an email message to the Times. “After diving into some research about animals and how they scientifically and psy- chologically impact mood and behavior, I decided I wanted to find a way to bring the amazing benefits of it into working with children,” she said. Menz did find a way, and now, four years later, the result is Holly, the Certified 80-year-old memory books Assistance Dog who accompanies her to Dora School a few days a week. In a brochure about Holly, Menz says, “Holly loves working with ‘her kids.’ When it’s time to put on her working vest in the morning, her tail just keeps wagging! She also goes to many pub- As a new year dawns, thoughts lic places such as restaurants and stores to practice good behaviors.” return to old times, old friends Holly’s story Here’s the story of how Holly has joined Menz in assisting the students at Dora School. By Sue Ann Jones During the year after that conference in 2014, Menz explored many options for acquir- ing a Certified Assistance Dog. Would she raise and train her own animal, or would she As our old year ends, purchase from an organization an animal that had already been trained? After interactions the familiar notes of with other Missouri school counselors who had already implemented assistance dogs into “Auld Lang Syne” are their districts, Menz applied to the CARES, Inc. (Canine Assistance Rehabilitation heard, calling us to remember old friends See DORA DOG, Page 9 and old times – and maybe prompting us to click on a keyboard or a smartphone to bring up photos and stories aplen- ty. But 80 years ago, Discarded trees before technology inter- vened, one of the ways Copyright Ozark County Times citizens of those days can be donated remembered friends and times shared was to read the inscriptions they had for fish cover written in each other’s Discarded Christmas trees can be donated for memory books, espe- fish cover in Bull Shoals or Norfork lake. Many cially the autograph local anglers sink these discarded Christmas trees books from their school to provide improved fish habitat, according to an days. announcement from the Mountain Home, Arkansas, Larry Warrick recent- office of the Corps of Engineers. The Corps says ly shared with the Times participants can take Christmas tree to any Corps two of his Aunt Glenda of Engineers boat ramp on Norfork or Bull Shoals Warrick Hays’ autograph lake and deposit them to the side, being careful not books from 1937 and to block the ramp and parking areas. 1938, her last two years All trees should be real, not artificial, and must before graduating from be free of ornaments and tinsel to prevent harm to what was then Thornfield fish. The trees will then be available for anyone High School. interested in using them to provide shelter for fish Having completed and to serve as attractors for recreational fishing. the teacher training Anyone wanting to use these trees is welcome to courses at Thornfield, pick them up to sink as fish cover. Any unclaimed Glenda, who grew up in trees will be sunk by Corps of Engineers personnel Noble, went on to teach Larry Warrick recently shared with the Times two memo- at a later date. ry books that had belonged to his aunt, the late Glenda For more information, call natural resource spe- See MEMORIES, Warrick Hays, during her days at Thornfield High School cialist Ty Fowler at 870-425-2700 ext. 1433. Page 10 in 1937 and 1938. Page 2 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, January 2, 2019 A midnight clear... Editor’s note: This recollection by At 10 p.m., we called it a night and sports coats were no match for the now longtime Caulfield resident Melvin started back to our garrison. bitter cold, when we caught a stroke Giles, a Texas native who grew up An icy roadway greeted us; the of real luck. Coming up the road was in Chicago, is adapted from his temperatures had fallen during our visit a military Jeep carrying what looked book, “Ordinary Men, Unforgettable to Hanau. Earlier traffic had greased like MPs who would probably write Women,” which is sold at the Times the two-lane, curving highway, and us up. Our luck held up when we saw office. The recollection describes our driver had trouble controlling the that, instead, it was a three-man team what Giles calls a moment of “racial two-door Chevy BelAir. Suddenly, from the Post Courtesy Patrol stopping interaction” while he served in the he lost control, and we swerved to to help. military during the mid-1950s. He the edge of the road, struck a post, After looking over the situation, the notes that the stories shared in his slid off the highway and stopped, sergeant in charge lifted the Jeep’s tarp book “are one man’s memories of leaning sideways against a sapling on covering the cargo area. Pulling out a tolerance and friendship between a 45-degree angle. We gingerly but huge tow chain, one soldier wound the ordinary young men from very different quickly extricated ourselves from the chain around the rear axle of the Jeep backgrounds. The military trains its car, not knowing if the sapling would and hooked it onto the BelAir’s frame. personnel to fight and sometimes to survive the encounter. “Hit it!” shouted the sarge to the GI die. They are strangers from different Deep snow on the embankment behind the wheel, and the steel snow walks of life who undergo that training prevented us from pushing the car chains on the Jeep’s tires chomped into while becoming friends who find a way up and back onto the road. In a nasty the ice and slowly pulled the BelAir up to erase the color line. These same predicament, we began flagging down the snowy embankment and back onto boys become men during combat and cars, asking for help. For nearly two the highway. find that they are brothers who would hours we were out there in the cold, We thanked the CP team and drove die for one another. And in our wars, seeking help. Countless cars with to our garrison, where we truly relished so many of them have.” American GI license plates went by our warm barracks and discussed without stopping, except for four cars. the events of the evening – events The snowy, cold Christmas Eve of We were four white soldiers in civilian that altered a few preconceptions of 1956 found we four GIs from Ohio, clothes, and the four cars that did youth for some of us soldiers. It was Illinois and Florida having a couple stop to help happened to be occupied a Christmas Eve we four will always of beers at an unusually quiet bar in by black soldiers. Sadly, none who remember, when fellow soldiers Hanau, Germany. We had driven to stopped were able to gain any traction looked beyond skin color and stopped town looking for a cheery place to on the ice and had to abandon their to help four stranded soldiers needing ease the pain of thoughts of home and efforts to help, for in that time, there help. They were living examples of an not being there for Christmas. It was a were no four-wheel-drive vehicles ancient Christmas message: “Peace on Melvin Giles somber gathering, and attempts to lift except Jeeps. Earth, good will to men.” our spirits were half-hearted, at best. The hour neared midnight, and our Opening January 3, 2019

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THE CENTER Please join us Sunday for Jan. 3: pork quesadillas, potatoes, chicken gravy, a.m., music jam session, 6 our regular first-Sunday refried beans, Mexican corn country-blend veggies, p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31: fried chicken dinner fund- and rice, Mary Lee’s dump warm biscuits, strawberry bingo 1 p.m. raiser here at The Center. cake. Friday, Jan. 4: south- delight cake. Friday, Jan. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 ern fried fish, classic ham 25: perfectly fried fish, ham OATS p.m., a delicious meal will and beans, zesty cole slaw, and bean soup, classic cole be served by volunteers sweet cornbread, Tiramisu slaw, golden cornbread, OATS transportation is from an area school or com- poke cake. Monday, Jan. 7: pineapple casserole. available to the entire coun- munity group working to country-fried steaks, fried Monday, Jan. 28: loaded ty and to anyone regardless earn tips that will help fund potatoes, seasoned green taco nachos with lettuce, of age, income, disability, their activities. beans, hot rolls, coconut tomato, cheese and onions, race, gender, religion or We’re starting a food cream cake. Tuesday, Jan. 8: homemade refried beans, national origin. If you don’t donation drive to support grilled ham and cheese, national chocolate cake day. see your area listed, call The Center. Each month variety soup bar – chicken, Tuesday, Jan. 29: deep-fried driver Angela Pleasant, 417- will have a different theme potato, Mexican pork taco chicken livers, cheesy mac- 343-0573, for help arrang- as we welcome donations of – Les’ famous chocolate aroni, traditional cole slaw, ing your ride. For rides from non-perishable food gifts chip cookies. Wednesday, flakey biscuits, banana split Bakersfield, Caulfield and from the community. We Jan. 9: lemon-baked white cake. Wednesday, Jan. 30: Dora, call Jean Lawing, have a collection box at fish, rosemary potatoes, gar- Cathy’s famous meatloaf, 284-7377; from Theodosia Town & Country Super- lic Brussels sprouts, hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, and Gainesville, call Mary market in Gainesville. banana cake. Thursday, Jan. seasoned green beans, hot Piepergerdes, 679-4142. To Supporters may also bring 10: chicken and broccoli rolls, Hallmark’s bread pud- arrange rides to Springfield, food donations directly to stir-fry over white seasoned ding. Thursday, Jan. 31: call Lawing or Pleasant. For the Center. rice, egg rolls, harvest pear Cathy’s scratch pizza bar, trips on Monday, call by Also, consider joining crisp. Friday, Jan. 11: clas- fresh vegetable salad, Italian Thursday of the previous our upcoming Stress- sic fried fish, southern ham pasta salad, Les’ sugar cook- week. For trips on Tuesday, Busting Program, which and beans, tangy cole slaw, ies. call by the preceding Friday; starts at 12:30 p.m. Monday, buttered cornbread, cookie- for trips on Thursday, call by Tuesday. Please call Jan. 7, 2019. It’s a special n-cream frosted brownies. Activities between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. series to help caregivers, Monday, Jan. 14: savory No scheduling is done on family members and friends Salisbury steaks, mashed This is the activity sched- the weekend. who are having a hard time potatoes and gravy, buttered ule for January: 6-gallon donor In 2019 these fares will coping with changes result- carrots, fluffy biscuits, fruit Wednesday, Jan. 3: bingo be implemented: in-county, ing from a friend, neighbor cocktail cake. Tuesday, Jan. 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4: arthri- $3; adjacent county, $5; or family member affected 15: Cathy’s famous meat- tis exercise class 1 p.m. long-distance (three or more Merle Scott, seated, shown here with volunteer Pam by Alzheimer’s or dementia. loaf, scalloped potatoes, Sunday, Jan. 6: first-Sunday counties away), $10 round McGinnis, was recognized at the Dec. 12 American The program, presented onion green beans, garlic fried chicken dinner fund- trip or $6 one way. These Red Cross blood drive in Gainesville for having donat- by the SeniorAge Area bread, fried ice cream cake. raiser 11:30 a.m. top 1:30 fares cover one destination; ed a total of 6 gallons of blood. A total of 17 donors Agency on Aging, is free, Wednesday, Jan. 16: bacon- p.m. Monday, Jan. 7: arthri- additional stops are $1 each. participated in the blood drive, and 18 units of blood and consists of nine 90-min- wrapped spinach-stuffed tis exercise class 1 p.m., This is the OATS sched- were collected during the blood drive held at First ute weekly sessions here at pork lion, pecan stuffing, bingo 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. ule for January: First, sec- Baptist Church. In addition to Scott, other donors were The Center. country-blend veggies, hot 8: cards / dominoes 10 a.m., ond, third and fourth Ned Upton, Diane White, Tedora Kyle, Bob Main, Ken Topics will include stress roll, gooey butter cake. music jam session 6 p.m. Thursdays of the month, Ablan, Elda Edwards, Jack Brewster, Bob Robbins, and relaxation, coping with Thursday, Jan. 17: cheese- Wednesday, Jan. 9: Ozark Bakersfield and Caulfield to Nick Jones, Edmund Beckham, John Jacob, Robert stress, dealing with chal- burgers on bun with veg- County Senior Citizens West Plains. A contribution Edwards, Jack Strong, Paul Wade, Darrell White and lenges and behaviors, and gies, cheesy broccoli and board meeting 1 p.m. is suggested for this trip. Keith Jacquin. Other volunteers and businesses help- other helps. For more infor- rice casserole, Hawaiian Thursday, Jan. 10: bingo 1 Tuesday, Jan. 8: Theodosia ing with the blood drive were Bob Robbins, Diane mation, call The Center at cake. Friday, Jan. 18: crispy p.m. Friday, Jan. 11: arthri- and Gainesville to Ava, $5 White, Sandra Funk, First Christian Church, First 679-4746. fried fish, seasoned ham and tis exercise class 1 p.m. fare. Tuesday, Monday, Jan. Baptist Church and Town & Country Supermarket. The beans, creamy cole slaw, Monday, Jan. 14: arthritis 14: Pontiac/ Gainesville / next blood drive at Gainesville First Baptist Church Menus warm cornbread, lemon exercise class 1 p.m., bingo Theodosia to Springfield, basement will be Wednesday, Feb. 6. The canteen cake (plus caramel popcorn 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15: $10 fare round trip, $6 one- refreshments will be provided by Lilly Ridge Baptist Lunch is served daily in observance of National cards / dominoes 10 a.m., way. Tuesday, Jan. 15: Church, coordinated by Ina Friend. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Popcorn Day). Monday, Jan. music jam session 6 p.m. Theodosia and Gainesville p.m. and is open to every- 21: Closed for the Martin Thursday, Jan. 17: bingo 1 to Mountain Home, one. The cost is $6 for those Luther King Jr. holiday. p.m. Friday, Jan. 18: arthri- Arkansas. Monday, Jan. 21: younger than 60; a $3.50 Tuesday, Jan. 22: cashew tis exercise class 1 p.m. Bakersfield / Caulfield to donation is requested for chicken over white garlic Monday, Jan. 21: closed for Mountain Home, Arkansas, those over 60. Call 679- rice, Oriental vegetables, MLK holiday. Tuesday, Jan. $10 round trip, $6 one-way. 4746 to order take-out for egg rolls, national blonde 22: cards / dominoes 10 Tuesday, Jan. 22: The whole Heat & air 25 cents more. brownie day. Wednesday, a.m., music jam session 6 county comes to Gainesville. 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TIMES PAST compiled by Mary Ruth Luna Sparks Ozark County Times Jan. 6, 1944 Jan. 4, 1907 Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Clyde Looney and Miss Landers arrived here Cora Luna were married Tuesday night from Detroit, one day last week at Mt. Mich. He expects to go to Home. Mr. and Mrs. Looney the army soon. were in Gainesville Friday Mr. and Mrs. Delmar and while there purchased Herd of Locust received the an outfit to go to housekeep- sad news last Thursday that ing. their son, Marlyn, is missing in action. Jan. 3, 1919 Willhoit – Russell C. F. Grisham has traded Walker has a badly frac- his farm on Lilly Ridge for a tured knee. His horse fell half interest in the mill at with him one night last this place. Mr. Cowart, who week. had intended moving back Wedding bells rang when to his farm on North Fork, Miss Bernice Thomas and will now move to the Mr. Hershel Pippin were Grisham farm. united in marriage on Dec. Arthur Epps of near Dora 24. We wish them much was here Thursday. ... He happiness. reported the destruction by Lilly Ridge – Wilma Fay, fire of the Dora I.O.O.F. hall daughter of Mr. and Mrs. on the night of Dec. 14th. It Francis White, passed away is believed the building was at 2 o’clock Sunday after a set on fire. Two hundred few weeks sickness of pneu- dollars worth of Thrift monia and flu. The little stamps that were in the body was laid to rest here lodge safe are supposed to Monday. have been taken out before the building was set on fire. Jan. 2, 1969 Elijah – We were sorry to Last Monday night, hear of Ethmer Green’s 9-year-old Mary Reed, death. [He was a soldier in daughter of Mr. and Mrs. In this 1940s photo, double-cousins Velma and Donald Hathcock share a watermelon, probably on their family’s France.] The bereaved ones Don Reed of Dora, was farm near Gainesville, while chickens peck the rinds. Today, Donald Hathcock lives in Howell County, and have our sympathy. attacked by a rabid fox Velma Hathcock Strong lives in Gainesville. The photo was brought to the Times by Jeffrey Goss. Fred Tackett, who has which scratched her foot ... been sick with typhoid before her father was able to shots is Floyd Mallow. A ing the award stated in part: confusion. ... Immediately enemy positions. ... ’’ fever, is up again. knock him away with an dog belonging to his neigh- “For gallantry in action Capt. Robertson assessed Capt. Robertson is a Albert Thompson, our axe. ... bor attacked the Mallow while engaged in military the situation and while graduate of Gainesville merchant, is kept very busy. The fox also attacked a dog. When Mr. Mallow operation. ... Capt. exposed to the intense hos- High School. He has a good trade. family cat before Mr. Reed tried to separate the dogs, he Robertson distinguished tile fire reorganized his men Lilly – Willie Owens knocked it out. He later shot was bitten by his dog. The himself by exceptionally and positioned them to Dec. 29, 1993 found his little mule dead. It the fox and removed the neighbor’s dog was proved valorous action on Nov. meet the greatest strength The red hot Lutie Indians got its foot hanged in a wire. head, which Deputy Sheriff to have rabies. 13... while serving as com- from the north and to pro- were “still on the warpath” N. M. Blacksher received Don Smith took to the pub- Capt. Jarrett J. Robertson, manding officer of Troop B, tect the flank and rear. this past week as they a letter from his son, lic health lab at Springfield. the son of Mr. and Mrs. 1st Squadron, 11th Cavalry, With complete disregard crushed Hurley 107-51 at Charley, saying that he was The head tested for Lonnie Robertson, formerly during a combat mission in for his own personal safety, Lutie Dec. 21. going to try to be home rabies, and Mary is taking a residents of Theodosia, now the Republic of Vietnam. ... Capt. Robertson encouraged Jack Coons led the from France by his birthday series of 14 anti-rabies inoc- living in Springfield, recent- Capt. Robertson’s unit his men and directed their Indians in scoring with 33 on Jan. 26. ulations. ly was awarded the Silver began to receive intense fire. From an exposed posi- points. Also taking anti-rabies Star. enemy rocket and small tion, he called in and adjust- The citation accompany- arms fire ... causing some ed artillery fire on the

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Perry PUMP SERVICE 115.127 (5), notice is hereby litem pursuant to Section Sportsman Camper 30 ft. slide One bedroom cabin in Theodo- Whiddon - mechanical contrac- WELL DRILLING given to the qualified voters of 537.021, RSMo. out, needs tlc only $2300. 2001 sia area. $300 per month, $200 tor. Over 25 years experience. the City of Gainesville, Ozark Subaru Forester needs back security deposit. $100 electric 417/543-2657. tf Complete Well & pump ServiCe County, Missouri, that the annu- Date of the decedent's death: window runs good $1500 obo. deposit. No pets or smoking. al election of officers of the City 19-DEC-2017 1986 Nissan 300 wrecked good CALL ABOUT SPECIAL 417-597-2438 or 417-559-8087. WEST PLAINS PROPANE PRICING ON DRILLING of Gainesville, Missouri, shall be motor, transmission $900 obo. Please leave message.. 1t held on the 2nd day of April, Date of first publication: 1985 Ford LTD Station wagon, PROPANE • FUEL OIL 2019, in conformity with RSMo 26-DEC-2018 looks good, needs minor repair GASOLINE • DIESEL FUEL 417-273-4479 Sec. 79.030. At said election, $800 obo. 417-543-0754. tf Best Merchandise Harlin Heights Apartments at the Best there shall be elected: Jackie Jones GUITAR FOR SALE: Kona Office (417) 679-0473 Clerk in Gainesville Price & Best acoustic guitarwith Alvarez pad- Cell (417) 256-3470 Service After 1. A member of the Board of ded case, $85. 679-2054. 4t2 One bedroom apartments for Aldermen from the West Ward Receipt of the notice by mail the Sale elderly, handicapped or disabled. Backhoe/Bulldozer 710 for a term of two (2) years. should not be construed by the Propane ventless fireplace Rent based on income with 2. A member of the Board of recipient to indicate that the insert. 26-inch by 26-inch. $275. utilities included. Emergency alarm Aldermen from the Center Ward recipient necessarily has a ben- Used about three months. Like system, laundry on site. Central for a term of two (2) years. eficial interest in the estate. The new. Please no texts. 417-230- heat and air. HOGAN FARMS 3. A member of the Board of nature and extent of any per- 6679. 4t1 COOPER 417-679-3584 Backhoe & Dump Truck Aldermen from the East Ward son's interest, if any, can be For sale: Wheel chair, rocker, 6-Way Dozer for a term of two (2) years. determined from the files and 9 am - 11 am DRILLING & PUMP shower chair call 989-0128. 4t2 Septic Tanks Installation & Repair Water Well Drilling & Pump Service records of the estate in the ◆ Fish tank. Looks like a sea TDD: 711 Site Work All candidates desiring their Probate Division of the above This institution is an equal opportunity ◆ Complete Water Systems names on the official ballot in referenced Circuit Clerk. chest with stand. $250. Please provider and employer. Foundations • Basements no texts. 417-230-6679. 4t1 ◆ New Installation & Repairs the election aforesaid are here- (318) 4t 12/26, 1/2, 9,16 Mike & Karla by notified to file their names in Craftsman 10” duel bevel miter Hogan person with the City Clerk of saw, like new $75 Oakland area HOMES 407 417-273-4775 Gainesville, Missouri, at the City AGRI-BUSINESS 314-852-3475. 4t1 House for rent 2 bedroom 2 Harold Cooper Hall, 76 Court Square, Thornfield, Missouri Equipment/Supply 5 Marlin 22 magnum bolt action baths. No pets or smoking. (417) 679-4749 Gainesville, Missouri. The filing rifle with scope $125. Oakland County road 551 (Smokey COOPER DRILLING, Inc. hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Cell: (417) 331-2554 area 314-852-3475 4t1 Road) $400 a month plus utili- p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 SUTER ties. 1st & last payment due. p.m. Tuesday, December 11, Large service station sign, light- 417-257-5391. 4t1 Construction 730 2018, through Tuesday, January Fencing & Welding LLC ed, across from Town and JM SALES & PUMP SERVICE 15, 2019. The office of the City Welding • Fencing • Corrals Country $800 obo. 30 large clay Mobile Homes 410 Evening & Weekend Service Clerk will not be open on Servicing the Tri-County Area fire place tiles and blocks, fire 3 bedroom trailer $475. 2 bed- SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS Saturdays and Sundays or “For All Your Fencing Needs” place brick $500 obo. 2 brush room trailer $360 at Airport Trail- MLH & SONS 1-800-732-1878 those days designated a holiday hogs, 1 workable, 1 needs er Park 679-4869. tf Sand & Gravel 417-679-2773 by the City of Gainesville. Cole Suter • 417-349-0580 wheel $500 obo. 417-543- Office/Commercial 425 We Accept 0754. tf Top Soil Creek Rock All qualified candidates are Rear tine roto tiller $175, 1999 OZARK SELF-STORAGE. Dif- Like new, Husqvarna zero turn Fill Dirt Sand TRANSPORTATION hereby notified of the statutory Coors light pool table light $100, ferent size units. Reasonable mower. 52” solid deck with only Excavating Chat SELL YOUR VEHICLE fast with requirement to provide to the 417-989-0911. tf rates. Hwy. 5 North. Now offer- City Clerk, at the time of filing, 59 hours of operation. Kawa- ing climate controlled storage. Site Prep Ponds a classified advertisement in the proof of identity such as social saki 23 hp. Engine. New is Like new, Husqvarna zero turn Call 417-679-4866. tf Ozark County Times. Thou- $5,000 – asking $4,400. Basi- mower. 52” solid deck with only All Limestone Products sands of potential buyers each security card, Missouri driver's Do you have a place for rent? cally get a new mower for $600 59 hours of operation. Kawa- Call For Free Estimates week. Call 417-679-4641 for license, or must be recogniz- LET PEOPLE KNOW!! Call us able to the City Clerk. less. 870-421-7455 tf saki 23 hp. Engine. New is information about our auto guar- $5,000 – asking $4,400. Basi- today at 679-4641. tf-ha Troybuilt 6.5hp chipper/shred- 417-679-4102 antee! tf-ha cally get a new mower for $600 Candidates must have filed the der will take 2” limbs, makes Ballpark Road • Gainesville MO The Caney Mountain Volunteer less. 870-421-7455 tf required Campaign Finance great leaf mulch. New cost was SIEGAL Fire Department is in need of Disclosure reports, and the $675. Sell for $250. Oakland 8' A-frame hoist (3pc) $300. 1k CONCRETE WORK. All types; donated automobiles to use in , Financial Disclosure Statement area 314-852-3475. 4t1 chain hoist $50. 3k hyd. eng. 160 STORAGE LLC floors, footings, basement walls, auto extraction training. We will for Political Subdivisions hoist $300. Eng stand $200. 2008 4x4 KUBOTA 34HP 10x10 units • only $30/month short walls, sidewalks, etc. pick up and haul. Call the (Ethics) for any prior elections Adjustable creeper $50. 12' 12 x 20 UNITS TRACTOR: Only 102 hours. Larry Wallace Concrete, 417- CMVFD firehouse, 679-3280. tf before they can file as a candi- wood stepladder $25. Tecum- Includes quick attach loader, 417-576-3682 543-0067. tf date for another office. seh 210-454-9845. tf ATV 809 Land Pride 5' brush hog and Honda 450R sport ATV, Great Bedliner for S-10 Chevy or Nis- All candidates’ names shall blade. Good tires, very clean, shape, new tires, $2500 417 san pickup. 417-785-4216. tf appear in the same form in kept inside. $15,000. 573-280- Ray Grisham 252-1965. 4t51 which the candidate is regis- 9542. tf Old pottery for sale. In good NASH’S Construction & Concrete 2009 Honda Recon 4 wheeler, 2 tered to vote except that, when shape. Some collectibles. 679- 24' stock trailer with 14' living wheel drive, white, excellent certified by the candidate as a 4509. tf MINI-STORAGE quarters 679-4429. tf All types of concrete work condition, front and rear racks, necessary means of identifica- Hay/Feed/Seed 10 NEW 3 wheel bicycle. 417-679- 60 UNITS - 5 SIZES Flat work & decorative very few hours. Push button tion, the following may be 4366. tf automatic transmission. $2,300 allowed: ALFALFA HAY for sale, straight REASONABLE RATES Skid steer & backhoe service 225-240-0166 Wasola. 4t1 alfalfa, heavy square bales. Remmington 22" String Trim- Call Jeff Light dozing, site prep, 1. Commonly used nicknames 265-3590. tf mer- Model series 260. Used driveways ect... Automobiles 810 maybe 10 times. Paid $349 sell- (417) 679-4111 2. Commonly used abbrevia- HAY FOR SALE. 417-989-0778 Low local minimum 2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4 ing for $250obo. Like new con- tions tf (417) 257-4864 Door Sedan. Very low miles. It dition! 417-989-0481. tf 3. Parenthetical reference to has a 3.5L V6 engine and 4 LIVESTOCK 15 Gainesville, MO married names For sale Exercise strider, speed automatic engine. Spa- REAL ESTATE SALES Persons who, after filing their Pigs for sale 300lbs $150 ready wheelchair, electric treadmill. 417-257-4930 cious car that gets really good names as candidates, wish to to be butchered. 636-225-2985. 679-4320. tf Farms & Acreage 510 fuel mileage. One owner. Local withdraw as such candidate, tf NEW BEGINNINGS, a biblical 41 REMOTE ACRES bordering owner. It is equipped with must file their notice of with- Electrical/Plumbing 735 Baby pigs for sale 636-225- 12-step program to help with Bull Shoals Lake take line, power windows, power locks, drawal with the City Clerk in the 2985 Pontiac. tf recovery, meets Monday eve- Ozark County. $1,495 an acre, cruise control, keyless entry, City Clerk's office no later than nings at The Bridge to the LIving 352-239-0415. tf remote start, CD player, dual 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January Live rabbits and dressed rabbits Word Church in Theodosia. Din- climate control, air conditioning 15, 2019. for sale. 679-0480. tf Homes 515 ner starts at 6 p.m. with a large and lots more. $7,950 Nash Wanted Pullets & chicken group meeting at 7 p.m. and Three bedroom, two bathroom Auto Sales 679-4111. tf All candidates must file in per- brooder. 417-785-4216. tf small group meetings at 8 p.m. house located in the quiet coun- 1995 Plymouth Grand Voyage son in the City Clerk’s office. try. This home is surrounded by announcements The Bridge Church is located on LS. Needs fuel pump, battery Highway 160 next to Cash a fenced 4.4 acres allowing Deanna Gail Reich, Mayor and tires replaced. Interior is Lost and Found 112 Saver Pantry in Theodosia. For plenty of outdoor space. Inside CITY OF GAINESVILLE Home Services/Misc. 747 excellent and body good shape. Lost in Gainesville lady's gold more information call 417-255- you will find that it is freshly Mice have chewed some wires. bracelet. $50 reward for return. 6343. tf painted with an open floor plan ATTEST: Was running/driving when 417-679-3533. 4t2 and a split bedroom layout. Call CARPET & VINYL Lisa Goodnight, City Clerk WE SELL SIGNS. All types. parked last year. $500 417- Ryan Moseley for more informa- INSTALLATION 284-9996. tf (338) 3t 12/19,26, 1/2 Special Notices 140 D&D Signs. Hwy. 160, Gaines- tion at 417.595.4180. 4t52 ville. Call 679-3720 or 417/989- LAMINATE • VCT TILE • CERAMIC 1992 Cadillac Eldorado. Women's AA Meeting. Sisters In RECREATION PUBLIC NOTICE Serenity. Brushy Knob Baptist 0317. tf 117,000 miles, $500 new tires To Whom It May Concern: Church on Hwy 181 Gainesville, Country Home Quilters online BOATS & MOTORS 605 JIM SCALLY with less than 100 miles. Paint & Notice is hereby given than by interior is worn but good, solid, MO. Fridays at 2p.m. Call Cheri quilt shop 573-518-1981, www. BOAT FOR SALE –seats 4, WE ALSO STRETCH & REPAIR an order of the Circuit Court of heavy car. Body is excellent. 417-543-5930 or Gayle 515- countryhomequilters.com. Full 1964 20' Cruzer, inboard/out- EXISTING CARPET the County of Ozark, Missouri, Runs great but does have elec- 423-9599 for more info. tf line quilt shop including fabrics, board 4 cylinder Chrysler Division No. One, Case No. FREE ESTIMATES trical issue. $1800 417-284- notions, knitting and crocheting engine. 11581 CR 7070 Caul- 18OZ-CC00244 Are you an OZARK COUNTY 9996. tf supplies, embroidery blocks, field. 1-417-712-3191. tf made entered on the record on TIMES SUBSCRIBER? If so, floss. tf 417-679-4046 2012 Buick Regal, turbo 2, 12/12/2018, the name of you can sell your stuff abso- For sale 1992 26' Bayliner 4-door, crimson red with leather Rebecca Lynn Gretchen Hope lutely FREE! Just call us at 679- Pets/Supplies 365 Rendevous boat with 150hp Cell: 417-543-0454 seats and sunroof. 40,000 miles was changed to Rebecca Lynn 4641 to place your classified Mercury Force motor, trailer and “DOGGIE-DO” Grooming. Hwy. $14,000. Call Tim at 284-3739. Gretchen Barlow. ad! tf with toilet priviledges. $7,000 5 S, one mile south of W on tf 3t 12/19/26, 1/2 EMPLOYMENT Hwy. 5. No dogs over 30 lbs. 417-679-2217 or 417-284- Call 417/679-4121 for appoint- 7084. tf Motorcycles 820 Temporary jobs are now avail- CABINETECUMSE COMPANY ment. 9-5 Mon.-Thurs. Have RANGER BASS BOAT with 2006 SUNL motor scooter. IN THE 44TH JUDICIAL able to help with debris T H you hugged your dog today? tf 115hp Mercury Optimax motor 150cc 50+mpg. Excellent for CIRCUIT COURT, OZARK removal and restoration of public infrastructure during Beagle puppies $75 firm. 417- and Ranger Trail trailer. students $1,100. 417-679-3989 COUNTY, MISSOURI Extremely low hours on the 417-284-3439 or cell 870-656-9595. tf Probate Division recent floods in Ozark Coun- 257-3994. 4t1 ty. For more information you motor. If you are looking for an www.tecumsehcabinet.com Parts & Services 825 Case number: 18OZ-PR00065 REAL ESTATE RENTALS excellent bass boat, you must Filed 12/21/2018 Circuit Court must call 417-256-3158 or come to the West Plains Job Center to NOTICE: All real estate adver- see this one price reduced to of Ozark County Becki Strong, tised herein is subject to the $11,800! Cash only. Call Jerry, circuit clerk check eligibility. Missouri Job Center is an equal opportunity Federal Fair Housing Act, which 417/989-9467. tf In the Estate of BRUCE L makes it illegal to advertise LONON, Deceased. employer/program. Auxilary 16.6 SAVAGE BASS BOAT for aids and services are available wany preference, limitation, or Notice of Letters of sale. 85 hp Johnson motor. Call upon request to individuals with discrimination based on race, for details. $2,200 or best offer. Administration Granted color, religion, sex, handicap, (Supervised Administration) disabilities. All voice telephone 989-9812. tf numbers in this email may be familial status, or national origin, To All Persons Interested in reached by persons using TTY/ or intention to make any such Campers & Trailers 610 the Estate of BRUCE L TDD equipment via the Missouri preference, limitation, or dis- 1999 FIFTH WHEEL 33- FOOT LONON, Decedent: Relay Service at 711. tf crimination. We will not know- TRAVEL TRAILER: Aluma-Lite On 20-DEC-2018, the following ingly accept any advertising for individual was appointed the Help wanted: Shop service tech by Holiday Rambler, 2 slide real estate which is in violation outs, central heat/air, washer/ personal representative of the for aggressive company, Agri- of the law. All persons are here- estate of BRUCE L LONON, culture equipment experience dryer hookup, large elec/gas/ by informed that all dwellings ThankThank you you for for trusting trusting ThankThankThankThank you you you for you for trustingfor trustingfor trusting trusting GainesvilleFordland decedent, by the Probate required, benefits, 401k, insur- battery fridge, gooseneck usus for for all all of of your your auto auto 417-257-8434usus forus forus allfor allfor of all of yourall of your of your autoyour auto auto auto advertised are available on an attachment. $10,000 OBO. 417- bodybody needs. needs. bodybodybody bodyneeds. needs. needs. needs. Division of the Circuit Court of ance, vacation. Mail resume to: equal opportunity basis. Come see us for all your Ozark County, Missouri. The Engine Tech, PO Box 807, West 448-9292. Nevada. tf MerryMerry Christmas. Christmas. Merryauto-collisionMerryMerryMerry Christmas. Christmas. Christmas. Christmas. needs. personal representative's busi- Plains, MO 65775. tf APARTMENTS/CABINS 405 S&S 24' Horse Trailer. It is 417-257-8434417-257-8434 417-257-8434417-257-8434417-257-8434417-257-8434 roofing 768 setup as a 2 horse slant with ness address is: Now hiring at all 4 Bullseye Westridge Apartments living quarters. It's a local trail- DONNA A. WALRATH, 130 locations in Ozark County. er. It's in good condition. Has a BROOKE ROOFING & SIDING MISTY LANE, GAINESVILLE, Please apply in person. tf in Gainesville MO 65655. One, two or three bedroom bed, shower, cook stove and Locally owned & operated for over 25 years. RNs – Career opportunities in Located at the shop building behind The personal representative's with washer & dryer, microhood oven, cabinets bathroom and Nash & Son's Auto Sales on Hwy. 160 attorney's name, business your area! Full-time, part-time, kitchen area. $5,500 Nash Auto Rent based on income. Water, FREE ESTIMATES We Accept address is: weekends. Excellent benefits, Sales 679-4111. tf weekly pay, flexibility. Join our sewer & trash removal included. 417-265-3250 DONALD COLLINS, PO BOX SERVICES 417-679-0074 280, AVA, MO 65608. team of exceptional nurses. Beautiful New Playground Cell: 417-712-1983 All creditors of said decedent Apply online www.oxfordhealth- & Basketball Court! LIST YOUR BUSINESS HERE, are notified to file claims in court care.net. 417/255-9577. EOE/ Call the Ozark County Times at within six months from the date AAE Cox Health affiliated. tf 417-679-3584 417-679-4641. tf-ha Sandblasting 775 1 pm - 3 pm of the first publication of this MERCHANDISE Accounting 703 Sandblasting - all types - big or notice or if a copy of this notice Furniture 345 TDD: 711 small. Check us out for pricing. was mailed to, or served upon, This institution is an equal opportunity Chaney Monument. 679-3720 such creditor by the personal NEW full-size bed foundation. provider and employer. QUICK CASH OF MISSOURI shop; cell 417/989-0317. tf representative, then within two Never used. $65. 273-4329. tf Well drilling 779 months from the date it was FOR SALE: nice glass top din- PAYDAY LOANS • TITLE LOANS mailed or served, whichever is ing table and 4 chairs. $100. For rent: One and two bedroom Cooper WATER WELL Drilling & later, or be forever barred to the Portable Maytag dishwasher, apartments available frequently 417-679-0415 Pump Service. Complete water 2007-2013 Chevy Truck: Back fullest extent permissible by law. $100. Call Bonnie Coffey, 679- near Gainesville, but in the Hwy. 5 • MO/AR State Line systems. New installation and bumper, front valance and end Such six-month period and such country. $325 for one bedroom, repairs. Quality work at a rea- caps. All new. still in box. Black. 3539. tf Look for Yellow & Black signs two-month period do not extend $375 for two bedroom. Sewer, sonable price. Harold Cooper, $300 for the set. Also have a the limitation period that would Miscellaneous 358 trash and water included. $300 Thornfield, MO. 417-273-4775. receiver hitch that came off a A/C & Heating 705 bar claims one year after the 1980 Dodge Mirada 318 auto- deposit. 417/284-9962 or tf 2013 Chevy truck. Great shape decedent's death, as provided WHIDDON'S AIR & Electrical, matic race car $700. 1963 Span 417/372-3867. tf CHAPMAN'S PUMP SERVICE. $100. 417-284-9996 tf in Section 473,444, RSMo, or LLC. Heating, air conditioning, America lake boat with canopy Serving your pump and well S-10 Chevy bedliner $50 obo any other applicable limitation For rent 1 bedroom efficiency electrical, light plumbing, gas tilt trailer with new paint $600. work needs. 273.4764. or 417-785-4216. tf Wednesday, January 2, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS

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CALL 1-888-553- 862-DAVE (3283) 0506 Employment, real estate, business TV/INTERNET/PHONE and service ads are not included. discountdavescarpet.com CenturyLink, two great options! Page 8 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, January 2, 2019 RECORDS OBITUARIES SHERIFF’S REPORT Barbara McLean McGee, 80 To contact the Ozark OCSD contacted owner, 11-year-old female is hav- John James County Sheriff’s Depart- who said the cow has hurt ing trouble breathing. ment, call 417-679-4633. In her leg. He is watering and Theodosia Area VFD and Barbara June McLean Rule, 72 an emergency, dial 911. feeding her daily and is try- OCA responded. McGee, 80, of Gainesville, ing to give her a chance to 6:31 p.m. – Brush fire died Dec. 25, 2018, at Ozarks Dec. 21 survive. reported on Woodside Road Medical Center in West Plains. 2:32 p.m. – Caller said a 4:58 p.m. – Brush fire or Little Creek Road. No services are planned at this man is lying in the ditch reported on Doella Drive. Bakersfield VFD respond- time. with his feet on the white Caulfield and Bakersfield ed. It is a controlled burn. She was born Feb. 25, 1937, line on Highway 160 west VFDs responded. Fire under 11:36 p.m. – Vehicle stop in Wenatchee, Washing-ton, of Theodosia Hardware. control at 5:54 p.m. at County Road 103 and the daughter of Ralph G. and OCSD rendered assistance. 5:19 p.m. – Howell Main Street. OCSD ren- Annabel Eliza Moorman 2:36 p.m. – Caller report- County 911 called about the dered assistance. McLean. On Jan. 28, 1956, in ed a blue F250 pickup with fire on Doella Drive and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, she Arkansas plates that is fail- said a shed there is on fire Dec. 25 married William Lyle McGee ing to maintain lanes. with ammunition going off. 12:18 a.m. – Caller said Mrs. McGee and her hus- 2:50 p.m. – Caller report- 7:29 p.m. – Vehicle acci- he came home from neigh- band spent most of their married life in the Mammoth area. ed a protection order viola- dent: Car has gone over the bor’s and found a black car She was a long-time educator at Gainesville High School, tion on County Road 803A. bluff on Tecumseh curves. in his drive on Triston Lane where she pushed her students to be the best they could be. OCSD took report. MSHP responded. and a man inside his home. She is survived by her three sons, Richard “Rick” McGee Funeral services for John 3:07 p.m. – Caller said a 11:31 p.m. – Loud music OCSD took report. Subject and wife Cheryl, Gregory “Greg” McGee, and Keith McGee James Rule, 72, of FedEx truck has run over reported on Highway 5 left dentures at the scene, and wife Shannan; nine grandchildren, Scott McGee and Thornfield, will be held at 2 their dog on Many Ponds south. Handled by officer. ate the reporting party’s din- wife Amanda, Amanda Hedgpeth and husband Andy, Casey p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, Drive. She is taking the dog 11:41 p.m. – Traffic stop ner and left printed pornog- McGee, Chris McGee, Jillian McGee Hodge, Kalyn McGee, 2018, at the Mount Lebanon to the vet and has notified at Strong Drive and raphy. Lakyn McGee, Easton McGee and McCartnie McGee; six General Baptaist Church in the driver and the company. Highway 181. 12:20 a.m. – Unknown great-grandchildren; brothers Jack McLean and Dick Thornfield with Pastor Officer contacted caller and fire reported on HH McLean; and sisters Odell McLean Nelson and Jean Louis Stern Jr. officiating. said this is a civil case. Dec. 23 Highway. A Theodosia Area McLean Hanford. Visitation will be from 1 3:16 p.m. – Brush fire 12:23 a.m. – Traffic stop VFD firefighter said he She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, p.m. to service time at the reported at Highways J and at Highways 160 and 5 went all the way to the end Lyle; granddaughters Lee and Lynn McGee; and sisters church. Mr. Rule died Dec. 160. Lick Creek VFD south. OCSD rendered of HH Highway and saw no Doris McLean Steele, Danna McLean Anderson and Lauren 27 at his home with his lov- responded. assistance. fire. He’s now going down McLean. ing family by his side. 5:10 p.m. – Isabella call- 3:41 a.m. – Traffic stop County Road 625. Burial will be at Mammoth Cemetery. He was born June 2, er wants it on record that his at Highways 160 and MM. 4:19 p.m. – Caller on W Arrangements by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, neighbor is acting up again. OCSD rendered assistance. Highway said an unknown Gainesville. the son of James Allen and Officer spoke with caller, 4:50 a.m. – Traffic stop man with blond hair and a Lottie Jane Gibson Rule. On who said he only wants it on at Highway 160 and County short beard wearing a blue Feb. 14, 1969, in Wagoner, record at this time. They are Road 513. OCSD rendered jacket, jeans and brown Karen N. (Snook) Davis Oklahoma, he married Mary in a civil suit. assistance. shoes came up to her front Elizabeth Breedlove. 7:44 p.m. – Medical: 8:17 a.m. – Vehicle fire porch and sat down. He said He served 20 years in the Karen Nadean 52-year-old male has chest reported on Plowboy Trail. he had wrecked his truck Army National Guard and (Snook) Davis, 82, of pains. Ozark County Pontiac and Timber Knob yesterday on Highway 5 and worked as a cost estimator Findlay, OH, passed Ambulance and Caulfield VFDs responded. lives in Cotter, Arkansas. He for Word Industries in Tulsa away on Thursday, VFD responded. Patient was 11:57 a.m. – Medical: asked about the caller’s for several years. December 20, 2018 in transported by private trans- 18-year-old female who had neighbors. The man left The Rules have lived in the comfort of her portation. pre-eclampsia in first preg- when the caller’s friends the Thornfield community home with family 11:27 p.m. – Medical: nancy is now 16 weeks arrived, and he walked for 22 years. He was a mem- beside her. She was 69-year-old female is hav- pregnant and having chest across the street, passing by ber of the Ava Lions Club. born on November 9, ing trouble standing. OCA pain. OCA responded. two houses, and went into Mr. Rule was a Christian 1936 in Lima, Ohio to responded. Patient was Patient was transported to the woods. OCSD rendered and a member of Mount the late Clarence J. and transported to Baxter Ozarks Medical Center in assistance. Lebanon General Baptist Virginia E. (Barkhurst) Regional Medical Center in West Plains. 6:31 p.m. – Well-being / Church. He enjoyed the out- Snook. On August 22, Mountain Home, Arkansas. 4:12 p.m. – Brush fire security check requested on doors, nature and animals, 1953, Karen married reported on JJ Highway. a subject on County Road and he loved all baby crea- Edward J. Davis and he Dec. 22 Thornfield VFD responded. 150A. OCSD responded; tures. His joy and love was preceded her in death 12:38 a.m. – Traffic stop 5:21 p.m. – Caller on checked OK. spending time with his fam- on February 17, 2015. in Gainesville. OCSD ren- Highway 5 south is missing 7:04 p.m. – Marion ily. Karen lived in the Lima, Delphos area until 1976 dered assistance. several German shepard County, Arkansas, Sheriff’s He is survived by his and worked at Sarah Jane Nursing Home in Delphos, 1:28 a.m. – Caller said a puppies. OCSD rendered Office reported a black wife, Mary, of the home in OH. Karen retired after 22 years of working at Baxter male subject wearing all assistance. Dodge Stratus westbound Thornfield, and their three Manor in Mountain Home, AR. She and Ed moved to camo is walking up and on Highway 160 at Highway daughters and their spouses, Gainesville, MO and after the passing of her hus- down Ballpark Road and is Dec. 24 5 south that is unable to Renee Green and spouse band, she returned to Ohio in 2016 to live with her now headed toward town. 1:11 a.m. – Caller said a maintain lanes. Unable to Mike, Richelle Green and daughter. While in Gainesville, MO, Karen was a OCSD rendered assistance. young female showed up at locate. spouse James, and Rachel member of the Friendly Neighbors Group of Ozark 6:41 a.m. – Motorist hit a her home on County Road 8:45 p.m. – Medical: Johnson and spouse County Extension, and helped with dinners at the deer in an Acura Integra at 103 and said she had been 81-year-old female hospice Shannon; seven grandchil- Gainesville Lions Club. She fell ill with B Cell Non- Highways 160 and J. Driver abandoned and that the peo- patient’s O2 level is at 43. dren, Carly, Garrett, Riley, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and kidney disease. Karen is leaving vehicle on side of ple she had been staying OCA and Timber KNob Lindsey, Gabe, Samuel and also attended Findlay First Assembly of God. the road, out of the way, with in West Plains were VFD responded. Patient was Stella Jane; his sister, Karen is survived by her children, Bill (Deborah) until after he gets off work. planning to kill her. The transported to OMC. Margaret Jane Rule Farris Davis of West Plains, MO, Walter (Cindy) Davis of 11:21 a.m. – Caller said a male subject who dropped 8:49 p.m. – Caller said a and her husband Ray; and Jackson, MO, Jennifer (Steve) Waltmire of Findlay, vacant RV with Texas plates her off had taken her away young male child is walking nephews, a niece and other OH, Patty (Steve) Powell of St. Catherines, Ontario that has been wrecked is so the people couldn’t hurt on side of Highway 160 at relatives and friends. Canada, Kathy Mead of Delphos, OH and Penny parked on County Road 328 her. Handled by OCSD offi- County Road 517. The fif- He was preceded in (Andrew) Messick of Grandby, MO; 15 grandchil- on the Highway FF side of cer. teen-year-old male may death by his parents and his dren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She is also sur- Warren Bridge. Call was 9:12 a.m. – Fire reported have mental issues. He’s Uncle Jess and Aunt vived by a brother, Clarence (Jim) Snook of Lima, referred to Missouri State on Glade Top Trail. wearing green camo pants, a Clarice. OH; and sister, Marcia (Jim) Falk, also of Lima. She Highway Patrol. Thornfield VFD responded. black shirt with a green Following the funeral was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Jean 12:11 p.m. – Caller said a 10:49 a.m. – Caller on overshirt, no shoes. OCSD service, burial with full mil- Snook; and son-in-law, Ted Mead. 130-pound black lab/ great Billingsly Road said a mule officers, Lick Creek VFD, itary honors performed by The family would like to extend a big thank you Dane dog with a light blue keeps getting out and break- Ozark County Search and the National Guard and the to the Bridge Home Health and Hospice for the com- collar is lost in the Cloud 9 ing into her barn and eating Rescue, Pontiac VFD, Troy Herd American passionate care offered to Karen and the family dur- area. Wanted it on record in her animal feed. OCSD ren- Thornfield VFD, Tecumseh Legion Post 112 will be in ing this difficult time. case someone called. dered assistance. VFD responded. Subject the Thornfield Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date at 12:52 p.m. — Vehicle 11:04 a.m. – Medical: was found at 9:38 p.m. and Memorial contributions Findlay First Assembly of God. HUFFORD stop on Highway 160 near 71-year-old male has swol- is OK. Transported to sher- may be made to the Mount FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Gainesville Health Care len legs and ankles. iff’s office at 9:40. OCA Lebanon General Baptist Findlay (419-422-1500) has been entrusted with the Center. Handled by OCSD Bakersfield VFD and OCA was called to check on the Church or to the Ava Lions arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- officer. responded. child. Club. Online condolences tions in Karen’s name may be made to Billy Graham 2:43 p.m. – Caller said a 12:24 p.m. – Caller may be expressed at clink- Ministries or Kidney Foundation or to Smith Chapel cow is down in a field on reported a blue Ford Ranger Dec. 26 ingbeardfuneralhome.com. Cemetery in Gainesville, MO. Online condolences County Road 805 / at Highways 5 and 160 4:34 a.m. – Medical: Clinkingbeard Funeral may be sent to: www.huffordfh.com. Centerpoint Road. It has south that is failing to main- 68-year-old female has Home, Ava, directors. been lying there for five tain lanes. MSHP / OCSD severe lower-left stomach days and is obviously dying. rendered assistance. pain. Caulfield VFD and Paid obituary published as submitted by family. Needs to be put down. 3:57 p.m. – Medical: OCA responded. 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Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, area residents age 62 Education and Services). She paid the application fee her- setting and respecting boundaries, fine-tuning their listen- and older may register to take academic courses tuition-free self and completed an interview with the organization. Then ing skills. Her presence seems to increase self-awareness of at Missouri State University-West Plains this spring under the waiting began. After 27 months she got the call that a feelings and promotes empathy.” the Senior Citizen Fee Waiver Program, which offers classes dog had been trained especially for the students in her coun- Holly also has been “a wonderful tool for motivating on an audit, non-credit, “seats-available” basis, provided the seling program based on that interview, and that she would students to engage socially who otherwise don’t seem to older participants have met all prerequisites, officials spend a week in Concordia, Kansas, for intensive train- connect with their peers,” Menz said. “I’ve seen an increase said. Participants may register in the registration and records ing with that dog to become a Certified Assistance in enthusiasm from students who haven’t particularly liked office in Cass Hall, 515 Cass Ave. in West Plains. Team. (For more about the organization, visit caresks.com.) coming to school now look forward to the days Holly is on Online courses, law enforcement academy classes or any While Menz had been waiting, Holly had been busy. She campus because they feel a special connection to her. She courses offered in conjunction with the South Central Career “first took a temperament test to prove that she was both lessens the tension between students having a disagreement, Center in West Plains are not included in the fee-waiver gentle and smart,” Menz wrote in the brochure about Holly. and she sat alongside our high school students during a program. Seniors must pay supplemental course fees and the “She passed with flying colors, of course!” recent ACT test, curling up at their feet for reassurance and costs of required textbooks and supplies, if applicable. They Next, she was trained in obedience and basic socializa- watching the room for someone who might need the nudge also should note that classes with fewer than 10 students tion by an inmate in a special program within the Springfield of a wet nose.” registered might be cancelled. For more information, call 417-255-7955 or toll-free Correctional Facility. Holly then went to CARES, Inc., for Holly also visits elementary classrooms to help strug- 1-888-466-7897. advanced and task training. gling readers practice their newly acquired skill. “That Holly is a Landseer Newfoundland, or “Newfie,” a breed nonjudgmental listening goes a long way,” Menz said. Last known as “gentle giants due to their love of children,” Menz summer she and Holly volunteered at the West Plains Public said in the brochure. Library and helped create a summer reading program for Holly is Menz’s dog, bought and paid for, and Menz has area students to practice their reading skills. “It was a big SHERIFF also paid all expenses of acquiring, training and owning a success, and we plan to continue with that in 2019,” she Certified Assistance Dog. “This includes food, medical and said. continued from page 8 dental care, grooming, continued training, insurance and Having a Certified Assistance Dog is still a relatively anything else that may come up,” she said. Menz also paid new thing for Menz and the Dora students. “We’re working breathing problems. OCA ken ankle. Bakersfield and for her weeklong stay in Kansas and has used her own paid- up to Holly visiting school more and more frequently,” she responded. Tecumseh VFDs responded. 5:31 p.m. – Juvenile 1:36 p.m. – Caller report- time-off days to train with Holly as the week in Kansas said. “It’s an adjustment for her as a working animal and for issue in Gainesville. OCSD ed a dead deer on County occurred a during a time when school was in session. the school as we navigate what works well and where she is took report. Road 806. He filled out con- “There has been zero cost to the school district,” Menz said most effective for our students. I coordinate the days she 5:38 p.m. – Caller said a servation form. in her email. “I felt so strongly about bringing her to our visits with our superintendent, either because there are cer- subject tried to force himself 1:43 p.m. – Medical: students that doing all of this is a no brainer to me!” tain students I need to see who do well with her around or into her car in Gainesville. 66-year-old female needs to The CARES website cites Assistance Dogs International when there’s a community event, like this fall’s Halloween Wanted it on record. go to hospital. She has blood in estimating a Certified Assistance Dog’s value at $15,000 costume parade.” 6:56 p.m. – Property pressure of 181/100. South to $30,000. The Holly brochure lists these ways Holly helps stu- damage reported in fields on Howell Ambulance was When she’s not working, Holly lives at home with Menz dents: provides emotional and physical support; models County Road 540. Handled called; Tecumseh VFD and her husband, Chad, and their other dog Rami, a long- behavior, tolerance and acceptance; assists with counseling by OCSD offier. responded. haired Chihuahua who’s “just a family pet,” Menz said, lessons and character education; teaches responsibility, 5:18 p.m. – Security adding that when Holly has her vest on, “she knows it’s including appropriate human-animal interaction; supports Dec. 27 alarm activated at Gaines- time to be on her best behavior and work, but at home, when learning and academic success; provides stress relief and 10:05 a.m. – Civil matter: ville Vet Clinic. OCSD that vest comes off, she transforms into a playful pup who helps to alleviate anxiety, depress, high blood pressure; Caulfield caller is in a log- responded. Checked OK. loves to romp around with her puppy brother.” encourages and inspires a love for reading; improves the ging contract dispute with 7:23 p.m. – Caller hit a Hanging out at home with Chad Menz as he works cattle ability to trust; improves socialization, communication another subject. He will get cow at Highway 95 and helps Holly recharge her batteries “after those big days skills; models and teaches kindness and compassion; pro- his equipment when the County Road 857. Cow is working with her kids at school,” she said. vides support for and addresses grief and loss situations; ground dries up a bit. OCSD fine, but the driver’s 2009 teaches appropriate touch; and makes our children, staff and rendered assistance. HHR2 sustained damage. Holly’s important work with students school community happy!” 10:40 a.m. – Medical: Wanted it on record. She It also lists “Holly rules” for how students can safe- 72-year-old male has chest will contact animal owner Menz says the benefits of how Holly works with the ly interact with her: First, students must ask to pet Holly and pains. OCA responded. Patient and her insurance company. was transported to OMC. 7:38 p.m. – Medical: students are “tremendous. I could talk for days about the get Menz’s OK. The rules tell students, “Think to yourself: 11:16 a.m. – Well-being / 69-year-old female has fall- impact she’s had on our students since starting. Holly is a ‘Is this a good time to come say hello to Holly?’ Leaving security check on County en and has possible broken natural icebreaker. Most kids see a dog and are instantly your classroom or jumping out of line in the hallway are not Road 835. Subject arrested ankle. Gainesville VFD and drawn to her, wanting to pet her fur, shake her paw, scratch responsible times to come visit or pet.” on violation of ex parte. OCA responded. Patient was her belly, get down on the floor to play (and Holly will hap- Students are taught to approach Holly slowly and calmly, 11:54 a.m. – Caller on transported to BRMC. pily oblige),” Menz said. “She has an amazing way of help- holding out a hand for a sniff before petting her. When pass- County Road 524 said a sub- ing students ‘get out of their head’ and she makes it easier ing her in the hallway, they’re encouraged to give her a ject took his car. Officer Dec. 28 for them to speak freely because they know Holly is a safe silent wave, and when permission is given they’re encour- spoke with reporting party 12:21 a.m. – Caller said friend to unload big feelings to. Sometimes it’s like they aged to “swipe and go,” giving her a quick pet and moving several times on phone. someone broke into his forget I’m even in the room!” on. 12:03 p.m. – Caller at home on McClendon Drive. Holly has also been helping in “deescalating situations Menz and Holly attend many different district events, Dollar General said some- Handled by OCSD officer. where a child may be overwhelmed and need a break from like the Halloween costume parade, parent-teacher confer- one stole two cell phones. 5:12 a.m. – Caller on the classroom,” she said. “They learn to regulate safer ences and the Christmas program. “We try really hard to OCSD took report. County Road 819 says he behaviors on their own with Holly around because they have Holly be as visible as possible so she can interact not 1:04 p.m. – Medical: was beaten up by a subject. don’t want her to get hurt. She helps students understand only with students but also the community.” 48-year-old female has bro- Handled by OCSD officer.

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in area one-room schools. Later she moved And Vilora Boyle offered this gem: panky. A pal named Mary wrote: to Ava and worked as a secretary in the Ava “Love many “Hickory is the best of wood. schools – and then in the Agricultural Trust few Kiss the boys, it does them good. Conservation and Stabilization Service Always paddle Smack your lips and bat your eyes, office. She was 93 when she died in 2013. Your own canoe.” It gives your face good exercise.” Henry Simmons’ “autograph” probably Remember me Shared times and promises came close to being scandalous in 1938. He Almost all of the inscriptions in Glenda’s of enduring friendship wrote: 1938 book are simple rhymes, as was the Some of Glenda’s friends reminded her “I love you little, I love you mighty, tradition. The instructions at the front of the of the times they had shared. Girls urged I want your pajamas right next to my book say: her to “remember the sewing circle,” and a nighty. “Write your thoughts in prose or few others mentioned “that Saturday night Now, don’t get excited and don’t lose rhyme at Association” (probably referring to a your head. In memory of this happy time. Baptist Association church gathering). In I mean on the clothesline and not in I’ll cherish them my whole life the 1937 book, one wrote about “the night bed.” through at ‘Buzzard Roost’ sitting on those easy Together with your friendship true.” seats,” and another friend, Clella Sallee, Philosophical thoughts On one of the pages, an inscription reminded Glenda “of the time we went to Other inscriptions are philosophical. signed by Mabel and Andrew Wade seems the show at camp in OVERALLS.” One such poem was written by “Hervil G.,” to explain how the low-tech book differs Maxine Frost surely exaggerated when assumed to be Hervil Gaulding, who later from modern-day high-tech social medial. she wrote, “Remember our schooldays operated a store in Thornfield. Beside his It says: together. How mean we were? My! My! name is written “Virginia Heriford,” who “When you are in some far and distant Awful! Goodness gracious sakes alive. Oh married Hervil Gaulding in 1941. Hervil Glenda Warrick Hays, land, my lands.” wrote: 1920-2013 You can see this writing of our hand, When Lois Ripple wrote in Glenda’s “Remember well and bear in mind Though our face you cannot see, book, she noted that it was “the day I got A real true friend is hard to find. this: Just look at this and think of we.” stung by a yellow jacket.” But when one’s found, tried and true, “I am not everything, The 1938 book is tattered, and its cover Many friends declared themselves a Exchange not the old one for the But I am something. has come loose, perhaps showing that link “in the golden chain of friendship,” and new.” I cannot do everything Glenda did, indeed, frequently review and others promised eternal friendship, penning Another philosophical note was penned But I can do something. cherish the words her friends had written on such promises as: by Iva Degase. (Cecil Turner’s name had What I can do, I ought to do. its linen-paper pages. Its ragged state hints “Yours until the ocean [or the Mississippi been added under hers; they married in And with the help of God, I will.” that she turned these pages many times. River] wears rubber pants to keep its bottom 1940.) Iva said: Glenda was 18 when the 1938 book was dry.” “Life is a volume from youth to old Like Glenda and her husband, Dennie, autographed. She would remain single until “Yours until Niagara falls.” age, many of the friends who wrote in her book, 1953, when she married Dennie Hays at age “Yours till hairpins get seasick riding on Each year is a chapter, each day is a born in the 1920s, are no longer living. But 32. Under the signatures of several of the permanent waves.” page. still the memory of their friendships linger. writers, she wrote “married” and sometimes “Yours till frogs have hair.” May none be more charming, more As one friend wrote: added another name, perhaps of the person “Yours till combs have false teeth.” womanly true, “When far away and friends are few, who became the friend’s spouse. “Yours till the moon shines whiskey.” Than that pure life being sketched now Remember me and I will you. As her own marriage was delayed, “Yours till roosters lay eggs.” by you.” But if the grave should be my bed, Glenda may have been living out an idea Bertie Blair wrote: And another friend, Maude, wrote Remember me when I am dead.” expressed by Mabrey King, who wrote this “Yours till the mountain peaks and sees in Glenda’s book: the salad dressing.” “Ducks on the mill pond, Faye Roberts wrote: Geese on the ocean. “When roses bloom in wintertime You won’t get married And snow storms rage in June, Until someone takes a notion.” When five times three is twenty-four It may have been that Glenda simpley And six times two is ten, “didn’t take a notion” to marry for all those When gladness turns to sorrow years. Maybe I’ll forget you then.”

Advice Humor In the front of the book, two teachers Some of the writings are funny. Lena shared advice. On March 30, 1938, one of Gaulding (“Arlie Wallace” has been added the teachers, J. A. Peck, wrote: under her name)penned this: “Glenda, you can make a good and “Remember well useful woman if you will try to improve And bear in mind yourself in the future as you have in the An old cow’s tail past. Be true to those who love and trust Hangs down behind.” you. Above all, remember your Creator.” Glenn Hobbs wrote: Mary Peck, probably his wife and fellow “When you get old and cannot see teacher, expanded on that thought: Put on your specs and look for me.” “Live for those who love you In Glenda’s 1937 autograph book, Basel For those whose hearts are true, Brown wrote: “Kiss me quick and let me go. For the Heaven that shines above you Here comes Dad with a grubbing hoe.” And the good that you may do.” And Rhufus Allen wrote, addressing Another teacher, Robert C. Waldron, his advice to “Bandershanks” (apparently a wrote: nickname for Glenda): “As each problem in life comes up, may “When you get too old to trot there always be a long side and a short side Blow your nose and sling your snot.” to the question.” A friend named Billy had this wish for Hughie Wallace wrote: Glenda: “May you sit on a tack of success “Your future lies before you and rise rapidly.” Like drifts of pure white snow. Be careful how you tread it Hint of hanky-panky? For every step will show.” Some of the writings hint at hanky- This page in Glenda Warrick Hays’ 1937 autograph book from Thornfield High School was signed in October 1937 by Rayferd Wallace of Hammond. Wallace served in World War II and was killed by a sniper in 1945 in the Philippines. Prescribed-fire workshops set for Tecumseh, Mountain Grove You work hard for what you get. We’re for working hard to protect it. teach prescribed fire for land, wildlife management tool Landowners should preregister for their desired workshop.

Landowners can learn to use prescribed fire as a land- management tool at two upcoming Prescribed Fire Workshops presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation in Tecumseh and Mountain Grove. The first will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the If you’re in Ozark County, I’m for you. Tecumseh Volunteer Fire Department. The second option is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 16, in Mountain Grove. The same information will be shared Missouri Department of Conservation says prescribed fire is at both workshops. A pre- an ancient technique used to manage grasslands, wood- scribed burn demonstration lands and old fields for forage production and improvement Lowell Strong – Agent will be held, weather per- of wildlife habitat. MDC will hold a prescribed-fire workshop (417) 679-3935 mitting, directly following Jan. 15 in Tecumseh. (MDC photo) the Feb. 16 workshop. [email protected] MDC says prescribed Byrd, a MDC private land landowners to have a pre- If you’ve got a home, a vehicle, or a life, we’re for making sure it’s fire is an ancient technique conservationist. scribed burn plan prepared used to manage grasslands, protected. And we understand that the way we handle claims says the Byrd said the workshops for their fields and use avail- most about the integrity of our company. No matter what you do, what woodlands and old fields for will include classroom dis- able equipment on loan forage production and you drive or where you live, we treat you with the same dignity and cussions on methods, equip- from MDC. respect you’d expect from the farmers that started this company. improvement of wildlife ment, safety and why and To register for the work- habitat. Used first by Native when to use fire as a man- shop, call 417-686-5043 and Americans, the technique is agement tool. Emphasis will provide a contact phone now taught by the MDC include how to conduct a number and how many peo- across the state. safe and effective burn to ple will be participating. For “Prescribed fire is a low- control sprouts, encourage more information about pre- cost method for landowners beneficial plants and create scribed fire, go online to use to improve wildlife better quality wildlife habi- to www.mdc.mo.gov/prop- We’ve got Missouri covered. habitat and reduce fuel for tat. He said participation in erty/fire/prescribed-fire. AUTO HOME LIFE wildfire,” said Christin this workshop will qualify