Missouri
LHS 2017 Graduation Held See Pages 6 & 7
Attorney General suspends sheriff Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced today that Mississippi County Sheriff Cory Hutcheson has been suspended from his duties after Judge William Syler granted Hawley’s order requesting that Hutcheson be removed from his position as Sheriff. Judge Syler granted General Hawley’s request Tuesday evening. General Hawley said, “The judge’s order last night will prevent Cory Hutcheson from interfering in our investigation into Friday’s events and death at the Mississippi County jail. And it will prevent him from any further abuse of his office. We have launched a full investigation that is ongoing.” “My office has already charged Hutcheson with robbery, assault and illegal surveillance. And on Friday, an inmate at the Mississippi County jail died following an altercation in which Hutcheson participated— despite the fact Hutcheson’s license as sheriff had already been suspended. Upon learning of the death at the jail, I directed my office to open a full investigation, which is now underway. The people of Mississippi County, and Missouri, deserve honest law enforcement officials. My office is committed to conducting a vigorous and impartial investigation to ensure the rule of law is upheld.”
Mtn. View
Annual Rotary Club golf tourney The 17th Annual Rotary Club of Mtn. View 18-hole, 3-person scramble will be held on Saturday, June 3 at the Mtn. View Municipal Golf Course. Tee times will be held at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There is a $120 entry fee per team. A million dollar hole-in-one contest will be held that day. Prize money will be awarded to flights, four with 50 plus teams. First place gets $300, second place gets $150 and third place gets $90. Hole-in-one contests will be held at hole #2 ($500 cash prize), hole #4 ($500 cash prize and a Dixie Chopper Mower), hole #12 ($500 cash prize) and hole #14 ($500 cash prize). Hole-in-one sponsors are Smith Flooring, West Plains Bank, Mercy St. Francis, Landmark Bank and Brown’s Lawn & Garden. To advance to the million dollar hole-in-one contest: closest to hole on all par 3’s, top 2 closest to hole per par 3. The contest is sponsored by Davidson Insurance. Make checks payable to the Rotary Club of Mtn. View and mail entry to Mtn. View Golf Course, P.O. Box 1090, Mtn. View, MO 65548 or Mtn. View Rotary, P.O. Box 493, Mtn. View, MO 65548. For more information call 417-9346959.
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Recovering After The Flood See Page 2
Volume 111 - Issue 17
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Southern Missouri
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Recovery efforts in full swing after historic flooding
Memorial Day weekend
safe Scope of Devastation grows Stay over the April’s historic flood waters have slowly begun to recede and Missourians are now realizing the extensive damage the flood waters caused. Citizens across the state are beginning the process of putting their lives back together. Numerous resources are available to those in need. “The scope of devastation in Van Buren is stunning,” commented Representative Jason Smith. “Floodwaters destroyed 188 homes and 38 businesses. Across most of the town, every yard has a massive pile of flood-damaged clothes, furniture, and other belongings. The school has millions of dollars of damage, and businesses and churches do not know when they will be able to reopen. Together we will work to get this beautiful town back on its feet. I promised the people of Van Buren that we will stay with them for the long haul and help them recover from this tragic
flood.” In Ellington, Town & Country is the only grocery store in Reynolds County. Last week’s flood put it under three feet of
water. The people of Ellington est grocery store. are pitching in to help clean up Smith went on to state how In some ways, Memorial and to get the necessities of life he is, “inspired by the reDay weekend is the gateway to anyone who needs them but siliency and strength of the to summer fun. The long can’t drive an hour to the closSee Flood on Page 2 weekend is an opportunity to visit family or friends, go to one of Missouri’s lakes, or enjoy any number of recreation opportunities in our state. Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like the public to make safety a priority this holiday weekend. Use a seat belt and pay attention when you drive, and wear your life jacket when you’re on or near the water. Know where work zones are located along your route, and if alcohol is part of your holiday, make sure driving a vehicle or a vessel is not.
48 HOMES DESTROYED in Thomasville - The community of Thomasville was hit hard as 48 homes were destroyed. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Jason Smith’s Office)
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Liberty High School
Mtn. View
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” joked Salutatorian Zachary Brooks during the Liberty High School Commencement ceremony. Liberty graduated 67 from the Class of 2017 on Sunday, May 14. The class was noted as being, “Not only outstanding in athletics but a very gifted and intelligent group
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Class of 2017 graduation held Council passes noise
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when it came to academics,” from Superintendent Dr. Don Christensen. The evidence of those academic skills was seen on the stage as Liberty had three Valedictorians, MaKayla Elliott, Jaclyn Mantel and Todd Stockton. The keynote speaker for See Graduation on Page 6
Humane Society rescues 55 dogs On Thursday, May 11 the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) is rescuing 55 dogs from filthy, crowded living conditions in two homes on a property in Howell County in south central Missouri. The majority of the dogs are Chihuahua and terrier mixes, ranging in age from onemonth-old puppies to mature, adult dogs. Many of the dogs have extremely overgrown toenails and eye and skin infections. Both homes were
trash-strewn and dirty, with floors and furniture soaked with urine. A concerned citizen notified the Howell County Sheriff’s Office about the situation. The Sheriff then contacted the Humane Society of Missouri ACT to assist the animals. The dogs’ owners have agreed to surrender custody to the Humane Society of Missouri. “Keeping this many dogs in these horrible conditions is unconscionable,” said Kathy See Rescue on Page 2
Motorists coming into the city limits of Mtn. View will now have to obey a noise ordinance that council passed last week. The ordinance was passed after several community members complained about the excessive noise coming from Highway 17 into Mtn. View. “We have had several complaints on 17 on the ‘Jake Brakes’ that the truckers use coming into town,” stated City AdGraduation - Kali Craigmyle and Shayle Tillery are all ministrator Mike Wake. “This smiles as they walk at graduation. (Photo: Standard/Wagner) See City on Page 11
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Celebration - After Class President Zachary Brooks led the group in the turning of the tassels the Class of 2017 celebrated as they had officially graduated high school. (Photo: Standard/Wagner)
Missouri
Senate approves ‘Real ID Fix’ The Senate gave approval this week to a measure that will allow Missourians the option of choosing a Real ID-complaint license. Without final passage of this bill, starting January 22, 2018, Missouri state driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted as identification to board a plane, whether domestic or international. Senate Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said the measure approved by the Senate The Humane Society rescued dogs from a hoarding situation in Howell County. The majority of the dogs had extreme- is a balance between privacy ly overgrown toenails and eye and skin infections like the dog and compliance, which lets the citizens choose what is pictured above. (Photo provided to the Standard)
best for them. “The Legislature’s number one concern is protecting your rights as a citizen,” said Richard. “This measure creates a path forward for Missourians who want to fly using a photo ID while preserving the privacy of citizens who decide to keep using their current driver’s license.” House Bill 151 allows the Department of Revenue to amend procedures, which will allow citizens to choose See ID on Page 11
The Howell County Sheriff's Department has issued warrants and is looking for three individuals in the Howell County area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, do not try to apprehend them, call the sheriff's office at 417-256-2544 or local authorities. Bradley D. Wake, age 30 - Wanted for failure to appear warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of non-support. Bond set at $1,000. William Z. Donner, age 32 - Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class D felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle-1st degree. Bond set at $25,000. Robyn L. Hust, age 32 Wanted for warrant for arrest on a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. Bond set at $4,500. (No photo available)