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Mountain View Police Department reports are printed directly off reports provided by the Mountain View Police Department and are public record. Persons arrested for criminal offenses, or charges set forth in an indictment, are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CITATIONS Monday, March 10, 2014 Morgan B. Mullery, 22 of Union, MO, was issued a citation for speeding. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Kevin Carson Horton, 29 of Mountain View, MO, was issued citations for failure to show proof of insurance, knowingly driving while license is suspended/revoked and failure to register a motor vehicle. Thursday, March 13, 2014 Thomas Nelson Thompson, 60 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Friday, March 14, 2014 Tomas Hernandez Salinas, 38 of Birch Tree, MO, was issued citations for driving with no valid driver’s license and failure to wear seatbelt. Kelly Rae Lewis, 28 of Hollister, MO, was issued a citation for failure to register a motor vehicle. Kimberly Marie Randolph, 43 of Birch Tree, MO, was issued a citation for failure to obey a stop sign. Corey J. Curtis Haas, 27 of Willow Springs, MO, was issued a citation for failure to register a motor vehicle. Mary Kathleen Dodd, 51 of Brentwood, TN, was issued a citation for speeding. Owen Dewayne Taber, 29 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for failure to obey a stop sign. Rebecca A. Cooke, 59 of Oxly, MO, was issued a citation for failure to show proof of insurance. Jennifer A. Collins, 36 of Birch Tree, MO, was issued a citation for speeding. Saturday, March 15, 2014 Inna Grigoryevna Pavlova, 18 of Willow Springs, MO, was issued a citation for possession or purchase of intoxicants by a minor. Nataliya Y. Shkinder, 26 of Sioux Falls, SD, was issued a citation for speeding. Charles Lawerence Lee, III, 19 of Walland, TN, was issued a citation for speeding. Blaine Taylor Lawson, 19 of Mountain View, MO, was issued a citation for failure to wear seatbelt. Jason Lawredence Beauford, 43 of Wewoka, OK, was issued a citation for failure to register a motor vehicle. Sunday, March 16, 2014 Stevi Simone Jessica Penrod, 20 of Sacramento, CA, was issued a citation for speeding. Wynesther P. Cousins, 38 of Houlka, MS, was issued a citation for speeding. INCIDENTS Monday, March 10, 2014 Officers responded to a report of two small children accidentally locked inside a vehicle. Officers responded to a two-vehicle accident. Driver of vehicle was transported to Mercy EMS for minor injuries. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Officers were advised of a female subject residing at the James Street Apartments who was having suicidal thoughts. She wished to seek treatment on her own accord. Officers arrived and secured the scene for EMS. EMS transported the female subject to OMC in West Plains. Officers were advised of a possible burglary at Joshua Street. Officers arrived and spoke with a male subject who resided there. He stated that he had arrived home from work and saw that his garage door was open as well as the gate to his backyard. The residence was searched and cleared, no contact was made. The male subject did a walk through of the residence and advised that no items were missing. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Alarm company called and advised that a burglar alarm went off at Casey’s and individual that answered the phone gave incorrect credentials. Checked it out and it was a new employee arriving to make donuts. An individual came in after court and wanted to know if the could get a ride to their house. Officers gave him a ride to city limits. Report of $48.92 in diesel fuel was pumped and driver left without paying at Signal. A female from out of state called to report possible animal abuse. Report was that a dog was attacking suspects chickens and suspect shot and hit dog on the head with the gun. Unknown location of occurrence. Thursday, March 13, 2014 Officers did an ambulance assist at 4th Street. Saturday, March 15, 2014 Alarm at Casey’s, all was okay, one of the workers was in the store and it was check out all was okay. Officers responded to an alarm at Walgreen’s Pharmacy. Officers responded to an alarm at U.S. Cellular. Sunday, March 16, 2014 A traffic stop was conducted on U.S. 60 West. The driver was arrested for suspicion of driving while in an intoxicated or drugged condition. the individual was later released to another party. Monday, March 17, 2014 An individual came in and advised that him and his ex-wife got into a dispute due to her drinking. He advised that she shoved him but didn’t wish to pursue charges.
The Standard News
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Reports He is currently being held without bond. Andrew James Cole, 26 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for probation violation. He is currently being held without bond. Jacob Adam Counts, 29 of Willow Springs, MO, was arrested on a Willow Springs Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $5,231.90 bond. Shane Mitchell Linstrom, 20 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $1,000 bond. Jeremy Lynn Eades, 26 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on
From Page Six a Howell County Warrant for court clerk failed to perform act or duty. He is currently being held without bond. Friday, March 14, 2014 Missie Joe Collins, 39 of Bucyrus, MO, was arrested on a Texas County Warrant for 2 counts of felony failure to appear. She was transferred to Texas County on 3-15-14. Adnan Mohammed Almakrami, 25 of Kansas City, MO, was arrested on a Clay County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He bonded out on 3-14-14. Joseph Dewayne Holek, 25 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for
Letter to the Editor:
Closing of Doe Run’s Herculaneum Smelter Dear Editor Once again Representative Jason Smith has been busy spreading misinformation and untruths about the closing of Doe Run’s Herculaneum Smelter earlier this year It conveniently helps his rant against government regulations. I suspect he thinks this will gather him votes to get re-elected this year. Smith is sorely ill-informed. For more than 110 years, Doe Run and its predecessor, St. Joe Lead, had few regulations to restrict their behavior. Day and night that smelter belched out fumes of lead, cadmium, arsenic and other toxic compounds. By 2001, lead dust was clearly visible on the streets of Herky. When the EPA was formed in the ’70s, it set the national ambient air quality standard for lead. It was based on a THEN acceptable blood lead standard. In the intervening time, the EPA failed to revise that air standard every five years, as it was supposed to. In 1990, sound science lowered the blood-lead standard and the EPA again failed to revise its standard. Science has now found that no blood-lead levels are acceptable. Doe Run also had ample opportunity to either upgrade their old dinosaur of a smelter or replace it with a totally new process that IS much less polluting. It was Doe Run and billionaire Ira Rennert who decided not to improve their processing of lead. They were the ones to send their lead ore to China and have been doing so since early in the 21st century A federal court agreed with a 2007 citizen lawsuit that the EPA was negligent regarding air lead standards. Instead of upgrading its smelter or changing the process, Doe Run chose to close and send its lead concentrate and jobs to China to poison people there. Rep. Smith needs to upgrade his ideas on the regulation of lead. Sincerely, Tom Kruzen Ozark Riverkeepers Mountain View, MO
tampering-2nd degree. He bonded out on 3-16-14 and is to appear in court on 3-31-14. Blake Auston Lox, 17 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for DWI-alcohol intoxication and minor visibly intoxicated. He was released on a summons on 3-14-14 and is to appear in court on 4-21-14. Jerry James Drake, 28 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for domestic assault-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $30,000 bond. Magen J. Tackitt, 20 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for peace disturbance. She bonded out on 3-15-14. Shirley Ann Brown, 21 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for probation violation. She is currently being held without bond. Kimberly Ann Schneider, 47 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. She is currently being held without bond. Saturday, March 15, 2014 Bradley David Jump, 38 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for trafficking in drugs/attempt to traffic-2nd degree. He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. Nathanial Isacc Cash, 20 of Mountain View, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for felony stealing. He is currently being held without bond. Robert A. Smith, 33 of
Norwood, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for 5 counts of forgery. He is currently being held without bond. Jason Paul Emmel, 32 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for assault-1st degree. He is currently being held without bond. Lacey Ranel Smith, 30 of Winona, MO, was arrested on a Carter County Warrant for operating a motor vehicle on highway without valid license. She is currently being held on a $1,000 bond. Joshua Paul Sandy, 44 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear. He is currently being held on a $2,500 bond. Christian Nathaniel Graves, 32 of Cabool, MO, was arrested on a Texas County Warrant for driving while revoked/suspended and failure to register a motor vehicle annually. He bonded out on 3-15-14 and is to appear in court on 5-5-14. Travis Wayne Brown, 33 of West Plains, MO, was arrested on a Howell County Warrant for misdemeanor failure to appear and a West Plains Warrant for felony failure to appear. He bonded out on 3-1514 and is to appear in court on 3-20-14. Sunday, March 16, 2014 Ashley Nicole Osgood, 28 of West Plains, MO, was arrested for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. She was released on a summons on 3-16-14 and is to appear in court on 4-21-14.
Lifeguard course April 7-12 The Missouri State UniversityWest Plains University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department will host a lifeguard course April 7-12 at the West Plains Civic Center. The course is part of the Jeff Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP). Candidates must pass a written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher, pass individual technical performance exams and pass simulation practical exams to qualify for licensing.
There is a $115 fee for the course, which covers an online course and test, a completion card and tuition costs. Only 16 students will be accepted. Missouri State-West Plains Aquatics and Wellness Coordinator Keri Elrod said this is a great opportunity for area residents who may be interested in a summer job at one of the area pools to obtain the required ILTP certification. For more information or to register, call the U/CP office at 417-255-7966.
Area businesses, individuals donating items for annual auction Items are quickly coming in from area businesses and individuals for Missouri State University-West Plains’ 20th annual auction set for April 11 at the West Plains Opera House. Organizers said each year the community rallies to sup-
port the event, which raises thousands of dollars to help the campus grow and provide the best possible education for area students. The auction will begin at 6:00 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person, or $350 re-
serves table seating and tickets for eight individuals. Guests are asked to wear semiformal attire. The event’s theme this year is “Mad Hat,” and everyone is encouraged to wear his or her favorite fun hat, organizers said.
Free adult education, literacy (GED) classes The Houston AEL/HSE Program offers free Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) classes in your community. AEL provides a flexible classroom setting where adults who are at least 16 years of age have the opportunity to learn at their own pace.
Our classes offer individualized learning assistance for a variety of interests. Many students who participate in the AEL/HSE program are preparing for the High School Equivalency (HSE) test. AEL/HSE classes are free to the student and are funded by the state and federal govern-
ments. Interested students can stop by during class hours. Classes are available Tuesday -Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to noon in Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Oak and Third Street, Birch Tree, Missouri, or contact the instructor at 573-226-3462.
Letter to the Editor:
Tragedy of the Commons Dear Editor: One of the themes of the Republican party is there are too many regulations. Our U.S. congressman, Jason Smith, said he knows there are too many because there are lots of pages! What nonsense. There is a story about the Inuits of Alaska being asked what they feared most? They had much to fear from polar bears to cold to stormy seas. They answered, “We fear most the heedless ones amongst us.” The heedless ones amongst us are also a threat to us. We can consider if certain regulations make sense by honestly looking at costs and benefits and seeing how they may help promote the greatest good for the greatest number. Many situations require regulations in order to avoid the “tragedy of the commons.” (“The tragedy of the commons is an economics theory by Garrett Hardin, ac-
cording to which individuals, acting independently and rationally according to each one’s self-interest, behave contrary to the whole group’s long-term best interests by depleting some common resource.” Wikipedia) There are many examples of this in history – from the collapse of the Easter Island civilization to the collapse of the cod and herring fisheries. To avoid the tragedy of the commons there needs to be rules that can be enforced to make users of the commons behave in the group’s long term interest rather than in their individual short term interest. Especially in our predatory capitalistic economic system there is pressure to use the commons first and as completely as possible before others do. The rules to protect the commons can be made by a cooperative of users or by a government body, but there need to be rules based on scientifically valid evidence, not conjecture and
wishful thinking (is that really thinking?) or historical practice. Only through understanding the complex interactions of real world systems can we expect to make good decisions. Locally we have two issues that are impacted by a debate about regulations: The National Scenic Riverways management plan and new regulations for new wood burning stoves. As we debate these issues we need to recognize that the commons are threatened by individuals whose actions are uninformed and only recognize the individual’s short term needs. We already see the degrading of the Scenic Riverways by actions of the heedless ones amongst us. Our clean air is degraded by the use of poor quality stoves. We need to consider the long term costs to the commons versus the short term costs to the individual. We need some “commons sense.” Jim Vokac Willow Springs
It’s not too late for area businesses and individuals to donate, organizers said. “We are always looking for new items to spark the interest of our guests,” said Barbara Nyden, assistant professor of accounting/entrepreneurship and a member of the auction committee. “There are no items too small, too large or too unique to be included in the auction.” The event is being sponsored by the West Plains Opera House, FMC Transport, Landmark Bank, Burton Creek Pharmacy, E-Communications, Gammill Quilting Systems, Grisham Properties, Ozark Independent Living, Penmac, Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic and Sheridan & Sheridan. Those wishing to donate items, become a sponsor or purchase tickets can call the Missouri State-West Plains development office at 417255-7240 or e-mail WPDevelopment@MissouriState.edu. To take a sneak peek at the current list of auction items, v i s i t www.wp.missouristate.edu/ development/auction.htm or www.facebook.com/ MSUWPAuction.
Chili supper, pie auction
A chili and soup supper will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Senior Center located at 903 East Fifth Street. The supper will be a goodwill donation followed by a pie auction at 5:30 p.m. All the money raised will go towards the Mountain View Senior Center. If you are interested in making a donation or bringing a pie to the auction, contact 417-934-6504. All donations will be greatly appreciated.