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VOLUME 128 NUMBER 41 CRANE (STONE COUNTY), MISSOURI 65633-0401 Thursday, February 19, 2015 TWO SECTIONS- 28 PAGES PRICE 40¢ (TAX INCLUDED)
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Weather Trivia
How much water is equivalent to 10 inches
of snow?
?
Answer: Usually, one inch of water equals 10 inches of snow.
7-Day Forecast
Feb. 19-25
Reeds Spring R-Iv School District
What’s inside: The Stone County OACAC
Announcements Neighborhood Center will now be To Host Annual Golden Friends
Luncheon
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Open in Crane
The Reeds Spring R-IV Rock Community Bank.
School District will once again
Attendees will be served
Faith & Worship
*Health Management
The Stone County OACAC
be hosting its’ Golden Friends lunch and entertainment will
*Budgeting
Neighborhood Center will now
Luncheon. The event is an be provided by the Elementary
Page 6
*Nutrition
be open in Crane the first Thursannual affair and is free to any School singers and the High
*Parenting skills
day of every month. This will
Reeds Spring school patron School Jazz Band. Admission
Obituaries
OACAC centers are offered age 55 and over. The luncheon is free to anyone age 55 and over
start on March 5 from 8:30a.m
to 1p.m. at the Crane Christian in ten counties throughout the serves as a tribute and a special who lives in the Reeds Spring
Page 8 & 9
Ozarks, including Barry, Chris- expression of gratitude to our R-IV School District, however,
Parsonage.
The Ozarks Area Community tian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Law- school patrons who have been so the school would like to have
Agriculture
Action or OACAC, is a non- rence, Polk, Stone, Taney and gracious in their support for many some idea as to the number of
profit organization that serves Webster.
years. This year’s luncheon will individuals planning to attend.
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If you are interested in set- be held on Wednesday, March Individuals may RSVP by
low-income families in Southth
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west Missouri.
OACA offers assistance with
emergency and non-emergency
needs.
Be sure to call and make an appointment before, because there
may be documents you are required to bring. You will speak
to a Family Resource Specialist
who will discuss your situation
and refer you to an OACAC and
other community programs that
may help.
Not only will OACAC offer
help with finding a program to
assist you with your need, they
also offer Life Skill Classes.
Some of these classes are:
*Finding and Keeping a job
*Money Managemen
ting up an appointment with an
OACAC Family Resource Specialist, please call 417-739-1130.
Here are some items that you
may be required to bring:
*Social Security Cards for everyone in the household
*Photo ID for adults
*Proof of income for the previous month
We would like to welcome the
Stone County OACAC Neighborhood Center to Crane. If
you are interested, please call
417-739-1130, and remember OACAC will be open at
the Crane Christian Parsonage
Thursday, March 5th, from 8:30
a.m. to 1p.m.
11th at 12:00 Noon at the Reeds
Spring High School Auxiliary
Gymnasium. The luncheon is
sponsored this year by Table
Crane Recycle
Information
February - Friday. 20th
March - Friday, 20th
April - Friday, 17th
May - Friday, 15th
June - Friday, 12th
July - Friday, 10th
August - Friday, 7th
September - Friday, 4th
October - Friday, 2nd
November - Friday, 28th
December - Friday 26th
Stone County Livestock & Forage
Conference Rescheduled for
March 5 in Crane
Farmers in Southwest Missouri are invited to attend this
year’s Stone County Livestock
and Forage Conference. “This
long-running conference will
continue to equip livestock producers to better manage their
operations and provide quality
beef products for consumers,”
according to Tim Schnakenberg,
University of Missouri Extension Agronomy Specialist based
in Galena.
The program will focus this
year on three main topics. Dr.
Justin Sexten, state beef nutrition
specialist with the University of
Missouri will discuss ways to
supplement lower quality hay
and how to minimize hay waste
when feeding. Wesley Tucker,
regional ag business specialist
will discuss livestock rental arrangements.
This year there will be a
farmer panel that will facilitate
discussion on various grazing
systems used by producers in the
area. Farmers participating will
be Kelly Essary, Brad McCain,
Larry Israel and Bob Scott.
Due to bad weather, this conference was rescheduled from
February 17 to Thursday, March
5, from 6 pm until 9 pm, at the
Crane First Baptist Church, located 2/10 mile south of Crane,
Missouri on highway 413.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm.
This annual extension program has its roots in the county
since 1931 and is provided by the
Stone County University of Missouri Extension Center. Formerly known as the Soils and Crops
Conference, this event marks its
85th year in Stone County.
There is a small fee to attend
and participants must preregister
by February 13 to reserve their
meal. A ribeye steak sandwich
meal will be provided courtesy of the Southwest Missouri
Cattlemen’s Association, Com-
munity National Bank, Joplin
Regional Stockyards, FCS Financial, Hamilton Ford, Old
Missouri Bank, Stone County
Soil and Water Conservation
District, Liberty Bank, Missouri
Department of Conservation,
Nixa Hardware and V-Mar Farm
Store.
It is important that attendees
are preregistered and have paid
their fee with the Stone County
Extension Center by March 3.
Call 417-357-6812 to for information or send payment to Stone
County Extension Center, P.O.
Box 345, Galena, MO 65656.
A thank you to the
Stone County Road
and Bridge Crew for
helping making our
roads safe during this
year’s winter storms.
Great work guys!
contacting Brenda Foster, Reeds
Spring R-IV Schools Central
Office Receptionist, at (417)
272-8173, ext. 4023.
Arrest made for
Hay Barn Burning
in Barry County
By LCW
A 10,000 dollar award was offered for information on the person or persons involved in a hay
barn buring on 3363 State Hwy
D in Barry county. The burning
occured on August 16, 2014 at
9p.m. After some investigation,
and an interview where the interviewee stated that Willliam Shelton confessed to burning down
said barn, a warrant was issued
for William Shelton for Class C;
Arson 2nd Degree.
Shelton is now being held
in the Barry County jail with a
bond set for 15,000 dollars.
A disposition hearing is scheduled for Thursday, February 24,
at 8:30.
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The Pastor’s Corner
The Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican
George and Margaret Burnash,
Pastors of the New Hope Church in
Crane.
As time passes you will be
seeing columns from many of
our local pastors. I know we
have at least five others that
will be writing in this space in
the future, sharing with you a
little bit about ourselves and our
thoughts. We hope that you are
blessed by what is written, that
it is an encouragement to you.
Throughout our lives we have
a lot of challenges come our
way. A lot of hard times, and
sometimes some just downright
frustrating moments.
We've
had those times where we look
around at everything going on
and feel overwhelmed, attacked,
helpless, and just plain lost. I
think we've all had those moments where we've looked at
God and yelled (or at least wanted to yell), "Are you there? Do
you not see what is going on?
Do you care? Are you going to
do something about it?"
There is a moment like this
for the Apostles that is recorded
in Matthew 8: 23-27. All of
them are sailing across the Sea
of Galilee. Jesus, after speaking
earlier, is sleeping at one end of
the boat. You can probably hear
a light snore coming from him
as the rest are working the boat.
Being experienced sailors since
several were fishermen, they
had no worries. It was a normal
day on the water.
Suddenly, as they tend to
do, a storm arose. The wind
picked up. The waves started
to rise. Soon the water began to
splash over into the boat as the
waves rose up and toss the boat
around. The rain was coming
down in a torrential downpour,
lightning was flashing, strong
winds are blowing. We know it
was bad because these experienced, hardened sailors began to
panic. They begin to get really
concerned and frightened. They
think they are going to break
apart, sink and die. You can
hear the screaming, the yelling,
the fear in the their voices.
Finally
someone
asks,
"Where's Jesus?" "Why, He's
still sleeping!" How can He
be asleep in the midst of such a
storm? Here they were thinking they were about to die,
everything was terrible, and
He's calmly snoring away fast
asleep, completely unaware (so
they think) of what is going on
around them. So in their panic
they wake Him up, asking the
same thing that we sometimes
do: "Do you not care that we are
about to die? Don't you have a
clue?"
But Jesus wasn't unaware. He
wasn't caught by surprise. You
see, He knew His future. He
knew that he wasn't going to
die in that boat out on the water, because He knew His destiny was ahead on the cross. He
also knew the future of every
person in that boat, where they
were going to go and what they
were going to eventually do. He
wasn't worried a bit, because He
knew how it all turned out- even
if they didn't.
When He spoke to the storm,
telling it, "Peace, be still," He
wasn't just speaking to the
weather. He was speaking to
their hearts. He even asked them
where their faith was, why was
it so small. Because He knew
what lie ahead. He wanted them
to stop worrying about the trial
and trouble of the moment, but
instead to look at the bigger picture, to look ahead to the future
that He had for them. To keep
their eyes upon what He was going to do for them later on.
Maybe right now you are going through a storm, a terrible
crisis. Things seem like they
are collapsing all around you,
and maybe you are losing hope,
wondering where God is. He is
speaking to you, saying, "Peace,
be still." Have faith. Jeremiah
29:11 is a promise for you- He
knows the plans He has for you,
plans to prosper you, not to harm
you. Plans to give you a hope
and a future. Your hope is in
Him. He will take you through
the storm, help you to weather
it, and emerge a better person
with a stronger faith if you will
let Him. Let Him be your peace
today.
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Crane Pirates 2015 Homecoming
Olivia Williams, Senior Candidate
The Crane Pirates 2015
Homecoming : How Sweet It
Is will be held next Friday 2/20
during their match up versus the
Galena Bears. Homecoming
candidates for this year are:
Freshman Jaci Youngblood,
daughter of David and Angela
Youngblood. Jaci participates
in basketball, volleyball, softball, track and field, student
council, yearbook and FBLA.
Upon graduation she intends to
pursuit a career as a marine biologist.
Sophomore, Madison Williams, daughter of Doug and
Angela Williams participates
in archery, color guard, choir,
and enjoys hunting and fishing. Upon her graduation, she
intends to become a veterinary
technician.
Junior, Kylee Moore, daughter of Doug and Lisa Moore.
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
Kylee Moore, Junior Candidate
Kylee participates in basketball,
volleyball, FBLA, FCA, and
Student council. Kylee intends
to attend a 4 year university to
pursuit a degree in occupational
therapy.
Senior, Olivia Williams also
daughter of Doug and Angela
Williams. Olivia is active in
FBLA and Impact team. She intends to attend OTC in the fall in
order to get her degree in Dental
Hygiene.
Basketball candidate, senior
Kylie Vaught, is the daughter
of Chad and Stephanie Vaught.
She is active in basketball, volleyball, softball, archery, FBLA,
FCA, Student Council, FCA,
Class President, NHS and Impact Team. She will be attending MSU in the fall to obtain her
degree in anesthesia nursing.
The flower girl and crown
bearer are Lilly Ann Mull-
Madison Williams, Sophmore
Candidate
ins and Wyatt Robert Mullins,
daughter and son of Jeremy
and Melody Mullins. Lilly is
in preschool and enjoys playing with dolls and her castle, as
well as knitting with her Granny
Pam. When she grows up she
hopes to be a princess. Wyatt
is a first grader in Mrs. Hilton’s
class. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and watching sports. When
he grows up he wants to be a
veterinarian.
The reigning queen is sophomore Madison Fulp daughter
of Karen Johnson and Jim Fulp.
Madison is active in basketball,
volleyball, softball, and FCA.
She plans on pursuiting a degree
in zoology and marine biology,
in order to become a veterinarian.
We will be celebrating homecoming by kicking it off with a
spirit week. The following are
Jaci Youngblood, Freshman
Candidate
the days of the week:
Monday 2/16: No School
Tuesday 2/17: Twinkie
Tuesday: You and a buddy
dress as twins
Wednesday 2/18: Nerds
day: Dress as your inner Nerd
Thursday 2/19: Jolly
Rancher: Show us your jolly
character by dressing as a
rancher - cowboy
Friday
2/20:Skittle
Spirit: Taste the Victory and
rally your spirit by dressing in
either your homecoming shirt or
blue and gold
The homecoming ceremony
will be held in between the JV
and Varsity games.
**Any questions, please contact Karen Faucett, HS StuCo
Advisor at 417-723-5300 or
e-mail at faucettk@crane.k12.
mo.us.
Civil Air Patrol, Group V held a Search and Rescue Training
Session at the Springfield Library on South Campbell
Cadet Technical Sergeant Green from Table Rock Lake Composite
Squadron 147,
For more than 70 years, Civil
Air Patrol has aggressively performed three missions mandated by Congress which are
Emergency Services, Aerospace
Education and Cadet Programs.
On Saturday, February 5
Civil Air Patrol, Group V held a
Search and Rescue training session at the Springfield Library
on South Campbell. Attending
this training were Colonel Gene
Hartman, Lt. Col. Ed Leonard,
Majors Martin, Stone, Ellis,
Fletcher, Lewis, Captain Redfield, Captain Vern Warren, Lt.
Beall and Cadet Technical Sergeant Green from Table Rock
Lake Composite Squadron
147, the local squadron based
at Branson West Airport. Also
attending were Major Cunningham, Group V Commander, Lt.
Col. Tuggle, Group V Vice-
Commander and Major Hamilton, Wing Communications Officer.
The all day training focused
on aerial/ground imagery and
electronic ELT searches. ELTs
are emergency locator transmitters that are carried aboard most
general aviation aircraft in the
U.S. In the event of an aircraft
accident, these devices are designed to transmit a distress
signal enabling air and ground
rescue.
Major Fletcher briefed the
group on Aerial Photography
composition, and Captain Redfield briefed on how to set up the
camera for a mission. Both Major Fletcher and Captain Redfield taught how to process the
photographs after the mission is
completed.
Cadet Technical Sergeant
Green also receiving mission
radio operator and radio communications training during the
mission on Saturday. Cadet
Green is pictured with the ELT
that was found by the search
and rescue ground team during
training.
Trainings such as the one on
Saturday are essential for members of Squadron 147 and all
Civil Air Patrol squadrons to be
ready to respond in any emergency quickly and efficiently. Thank you to all who attended
for your commitment to our
county, state and nation.
The Missouri Wing of the
Civil Air Patrol is composed of
over 1,000 members organized
in almost forty units located
throughout the state. Formal disaster relief and search and rescue training exercises are held
on a regular basis several times
each year. Civil Air Patrol, the
official auxiliary of the U.S.
Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000
members nationwide, operating a fleet of 550 aircraft. CAP,
in its Air Force auxiliary role,
performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and
rescue missions as tasked by the
Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center and was credited by the
AFRCC (Air Force Rescue Coordination Center) with saving
54 lives in fiscal year 2011. Its
volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and
drug interdiction missions at the
request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play
a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to
nearly 27,000 young people currently participating in the CAP
cadet programs. CAP received
the World Peace Prize in 2011
and also participates in Wreaths
Across America, an initiative to
an initiative to remember, honor
and teach about the sacrifices of
U.S. military veterans.
With the roads
covered in snow and
ice, we would like to
encourage everyone to
be safe when traveling.
Slow down and drive
with caution.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
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Kylie Vaught, Basketball
Candidate
Lilly Mullins, Flower Girl
Wyatt Mullins, Crown Bearer
Become A Hero
By Giving Blood
During Red Cross
Month
During Red Cross Month in
March, the American Red Cross
reminds eligible blood donors
that it doesn’t take a cape or
superpowers to be a hero. By
donating blood, donors can become a hero for patients in need.
Red Cross Month is dedicated
to the everyday heroes who support the Red Cross mission by
giving blood, volunteering their
time, learning lifesaving skills
or making a financial contribution.
The need for blood is constant. The Red Cross depends on
blood donor heroes in communities across the nation to collect
enough blood to meet the needs
of patients at approximately
2,600 hospitals nationwide.
Donors with all blood types are
needed, particularly those with
types O negative, A negative
and B negative.
To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an
appointment, download the
Red Cross Blood Donor App,
visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).
Upcoming donation opportunity:
Stone County
Mar. 4 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30
p.m., Our Lady Of The Cove
Catholic Church, 20 Kimberling
Blvd. in Kimberling City.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
Happy 95th Birthday
to
Faye Barnes
We would like to wish
Mrs. Faye Barnes a
very Happy 95th
Birthday! Faye was
born February 20, 1920.
Happy 95th birthday
Mom, from your loving
daughter, Barbara.
Upcoming Events
Student Enrollment for Scott Tech starts NOW!
Fourteen area schools participate in the programs offered
at Scott Tech. Aurora, Crane, Billings, Cassville, Miller, Mt.
Vernon, Marionville, Monett, Southwest, Exeter, Wheaton,
Verona, Pierce City and Purdy. If you are a high school student attending one of these schools and interested in participating in a program at Scott Tech, please contact your counselor TODAY.
At Scott Tech, students can earn college credit hours by attending several of our programs while enrolled in high school;
as well as gain experience while learning. Check out our website www.monett.srtc.schoolfusion.us and learn about the 14
programs that are available to YOU.
For more information, please contact Scott Tech at (417)
235-7022
Edwards Reunion Reminder
Happy 90th Birthday to
Olive Haynes
The Edwards and McDowell reunion has been set for Saturday,
June 27, 2015. Please have this date for our reunion.
Call these numbers for more info.
Donna Edwards @ 417-235-9774
Barbara Medlin @ 417-294-1540
Leroy Edwards @ 417-294-4594
Christian County Soil &Water
District
Job opening (temporary for 18 mo.) Christian County Soil and
Water District (position will be stationed in Christian County, with
additional work responsibilities in Douglas, Ozark, Stone, and
Taney Counties). Check classifieds for more information.
Exercise Class To Be held at the
Crane Presbyterian Church
(Shhh-It’s a SURPRISE “come and go” birth(Shhh-It’s a SURPRISE “come and go” birthday
celebrationfor
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OliveHaynes
Haynes
turns
day celebration
as as
sheshe
turns
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90
years
young
this
year.
Help
her
celebrate
years young this year. Help her celebrate on Saturon Saturday,
from 1atpm-3pm
the
day,
FebruaryFebruary
21 from 1 21
pm-3pm
the Mill at
Street
Mill
Street
of Christ Fellowship
Room in
Church
of church
Christ Fellowship
Room in Cassville,
Cassville,
MO.
In lieu
of gifts,
guestsa can
bring
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of gifts,
guests
can bring
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for Olive
to enjoy
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Sponsered by the University Of Missouri Extension
Classes will begin Thursday, January 22nd at 1p.m. and
will continue every week for 10 weeks.
Cost will be $25.00 and weights will be provided
If you have any questions you can contact Jane Crabb at
417-723-9000 or the University of Missouri Extension in
Galena at 417-357-6812.
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Randy Asbury - Former State Wolves Induct Seven Individuals Into
Representative Announces Run Sports Hall Of Fame
for Missouri Governor 2016
Missouri State Representative
Randy Asbury
Today at noon former Missouri
State Representative Randy
Asbury announced his candidacy
for Missouri Governor. Moberly
Area Community College was
the site chosen to gather family,
friends and supporters for this
important occasion.
Asbury’s background includes
farming, small business owner,
Missouri State Representative,
Executive Director of the
Coalition to Protect the Missouri
River and Principal and CEO
of Principled Solutions and
Strategies, LLC.
Randy’s wife of 31 years,
Connie, along with sons Tristan
and Eli, and daughters Kiersten
and Mandi accompanied him on
stage during the announcement.
Connie shared a few words
about ‘Randy the husband’
and 19-year-old University
of Missouri student Eli spoke
on behalf of the siblings about
‘Randy the father.’ Eli shared,
“…The roles have reversed and
it is our turn to cheer you (dad)
on and encourage you as you set
out on this new journey.”
Asbury
expressed
his
passion for God, constitution
and good policy. Asbury
knows Missourians believe
in guidance, opportunity and
prosperity. Guidance from God
and the people, not government.
Missourians are hard workers
and simply need government to
clear the way for them to pursue
their own prosperity.
Asbury told the crowded
Activity Center, “I look forward
to the next several months,
as I travel the state, to meet
individuals, families, business
leaders, and farmers to learn
first-hand what is important in
the heart of Missouri people.
I will listen closely to their
stories.”
Asbury stands for what
Missourians stand for: more
control over their destiny and
less government intrusion into
their lives. Over time, more
detailed strategies and policies
will be released. You may go
to asburyforgovernor.com to
review his experience, see his
story, and view the general
positions he will support
throughout his campaign.
For more information call
(573) 818-3051
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Governor, Jim Coy, Treasurer
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Pictured are (left to right): Becky Eye, Angela Selby, Mandy Dial, Dale Gilchrist, Jessica Selby, David Byrne
and Greg Bittle and son Fischer.
Induction ceremonies were
held on February 13 for seven
individuals into the Reeds
Spring High School Sports Hall
of Fame. The ceremonies were
held between the Jr. Varsity and
Varsity Boys Basketball contests
against Forsyth. Among the
individuals inducted were Dale
Gilchrist, who spent 28 years
as a teacher and coach at Reeds
Spring. Gilchrist served as the
Head Baseball Coach for the
1995 Class 3 Baseball District
Champions and the 2001 Class
3 Girls Basketball District
Champions. Other inductees
included David Byrne, a 1995
graduate, Baseball and Football
standout and member of the
1995
State
Quarterfinalist
Baseball team.
Mandy
Dial, a 1997 graduate, threesport standout in Volleyball,
Basketball and Softball and
member of the 1995 and 1996
District Champion Volleyball
teams. Becky Eye and Joy
Dorr, 2000 graduates, who
were Basketball and Volleyball
standouts and members of the
1999-2000 Girls Basketball
team which compiled a school
record of 26-2. Jessica Selby, a
2004 graduate and Angela Selby,
a 2006 graduate. The Selby
sisters were standouts in Track
and Field. Both remain school
record holders in two events.
Jessica furthered her Track
and Field career at Missouri
Southern State University at
Joplin where she was an NCAA
Division II National Champion
PHILLIPS
CAPITOL REPORT
in the Hammer Throw. Angela
graduated from Central Missouri
State University at Warrensburg
where she was an NCAA
Division II All-American in the
Heptathlon. Angela also was
a Softball standout during her
High School career and holds
the school’s season and career
records for stolen bases.
Reeds Spring High School
inducted seven individuals
into their Sports Hall of Fame
during ceremonies prior to the
Varsity Boys Basketball contest
on February 13. Bittle, a 2014
Reeds Spring Hall of Fame
inductee, accepted the honors
for his wife, Joy, who was unable
to attend the ceremonies due to
professional responsibilities.
Don Phillips
“The Voice of the People”
On Monday, the 9th, the Missouri Tourism Commission met
at the Truman Building in Jefferson City to deal with a number of topics. The Director of
the Division of Tourism, Katie
Steele Danner announced her
plans to leave that position to
become the Director of Professional Registration. Assuming
she’ll be approved for the new
position, we voted to appoint
Dan Lennon as the temporary
director.
Stone County Gazette newspaper editor, Dave Abner, was
at the capitol on Wednesday to
“job shadow” me. The day started at 8 a.m. with a meeting of
the Trade and Tourism Committee. I believe he left at the end
of the day knowing I stay pretty
busy.
Legislation Passed
HB 116 & 569 (combined)
Right to Work bill passed the
House by a vote of 92-66. It
basically states that joining a
union is not allowed as a condition of employment.
HB 241 passed the House by
a vote of 155-0. It adds vehicles
owned and operated by the Civil
Support Team of the Missouri
National Guard to the definition
of an emergency vehicle when
used during hazardous materials
operations.
Committee Results
The Trade and Tourism Committee met Wednesday morning.
We passed seven bills during
executive session. Two of those
bills were mine; HB 402 and
HB 403. The bills now go to the
Select Standing Committee on
Rules.
The Division of Tourism
shared their yearly report with
our committee. In 2014, Missouri welcomed 39.2 million
visitors which produced 15.3
billion dollars in economic impact! There are 290,734 people
employed directly by tourism
related businesses in Missouri.
Every dollar spent on tourism
promotion gives us a return on
our investment. In 2014, every
dollar spent generated $3.92 in
sales tax alone!
At the Office
We had many visitors this
past week to include the Freedom of the Road Riders, Gibson
Vo-Tech students and our three
Stone Co. Commissioners. It’s
always good to see constituents
at the capitol.
In the District
I produced a House Resolution in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Table Rock Lake
Chamber of Commerce. Jerry
Jenkins read the resolution and
made the presentation on my
behalf.
I also produced a House Res-
olution to commemorate the
opening of the new Blue Eye
Library. Dennis Wood read the
resolution and made the presentation on my behalf at the grand
opening Feb. 9th.
2015 Balance of Power
The
political
pendulum
swings back and forth and in
2014 it moved toward the Republican Party.
The U.S. now has 31 Republican Governors, 18 Democrats
and one Independent (Alaska).
The 2014 elections produced
30 Republican legislatures, 11
Democratic, 1 non-partisan (Nebraska) and eight split.
In Missouri, Republicans have
a super majority (2/3) in the
House of Representatives; also
in the Senate. However, there’s
only one Republican state-wide
office holder and that’s State
Auditor Tom Schweich!
The U.S. Congress has a Republican majority in the House
and in the Senate.
Thanks for the privilege of
serving as YOUR representative
at the capitol and at home!
Email: don.phillips@house.
mo.gov Phone: 573-751-3851.
Address: Rep. Don Phillips,
House Post Office, Room 135,
201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson
City, MO 65101.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
Faith and Worship
Mt. Olive Church Newsletter
I hope by the time you read
this that the ugly brown ground
will be showing instead of this
beautiful white stuff. I really do
love snow, buy I know it makes
it rough for people who have to
work and drive in it.
We had a good service at
church yesterday, and Ash
Wednesday services will be
at the Billings UMC this next
week. We will be having Lenten services every Wednesday
at either Billings UMC, St. Peters church in Billings. I don't
have room in the newsletter to
give you the schedule, but if you
would like to attend, just give
me a call at 880-2168 and I will
tell you where each service will
be. Some of us at Me. Olive
would like to have held at least
one of the services, but I guess
they think we're too small.
Our food pantry has been really busy, and I would like to urge
those of you who we help with
emergency food to come and attend our services unless you already have a church home. We
would all receive a blessing.
In closing, I'm going to use
something that I have used before. (God's gift to you is what
you are-----Your gift to God is
what you become.)
663 Lawrence County Gospel Sing
Sunday, February 22nd
Time: 2:00-4:00
Shiloh Baptist Church
From Hwy 413, turn left on Shiloh Rd., go one mile to
church.
MC Lonnie Lawson
All singers and musicians welcome.
Next sing will be March 22nd at Marionville First Baptist
Church
Cave Springs Church
Cave Springs Church invites you to the Quarterly “Fellowship
Meeting of Churches” on Saturday Night, February 28th at 7:00
p.m.
Pastor David Dunn and the congregation invite all Pastors, singers,
and musicians to come join us. Bro. Tyler Owens will be bringing
the message.
Morning
Star Baptist
(Revelations 22:16)
All are welcome to Worship
Jesus with us!
Bible Study at 9:30am
Worship at 10:30am & 5pm
HORSE CREEK
CHURCH
Feb. 20, Fri.
Singing & Supper
Feb. 22, Sun.
Charles Smith
Feb. 27, Fri. Denny
McCrorey
69 Butterfield Trail Rd.
State Highway 413
Pastor Gary Stewart
(417) 744-2901 (H)
(417) 723-0315
Church
Southern Baptist Church
Established in 1997
Read Your Bible In A Year
Monday - Psalm 19:7-14, Matthew 26:47-68, Exodus 6:13-8:32
Tuesday - Psalm 20:1-9, Matthew 26:69-37:10, Exodus 9:1-10:29
Wednesday - Psalm 21:1-7, Matthew 27:11-44, Exodus 11:1-12:51
Thursday - Proverbs 4:20-27, Matthew 27:45-66, Exodus 13:1-14:31
Friday - Psalm 21:8-13, Matthew 28:1-20, Exodus 15:1-16:36
Saturday - Psalm 22:1-11, Mark 1:1-28, Exodus 17:18-27
Sunday - Psalm 22:12-21, Mark 1:29-2:17, Exodus 19:1-20:26
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
S. Hwy 13, Crane
Classes for all ages:
9:30-10:15 am
6:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00-8:00 pm
(417)723-5273
fbccrane.net
Worship Services:
Sunday
For more details go to: fbccrane.net
10:30
am
Sundays
10:30
am&&6:00
5:00 pm
pm
Fellowship times:
Sunday
9:00 am donuts & coffee
Wednesday Meal 6:00-6:50 pm
Pastor
Pastor
- Loggins
Gregg Boll
Jason
“A Southern Baptist Church Serving God & the community since 1906 “
ane
CrFundamental
Methodist Church
Sunday School...............................10:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship..............11:00 am
Sunday Evening Service..................6:30 pm
Wednesday Evening Service............7:00 pm
Pastor: Wayne Blades
Church Phone: 417-723-5821 • Home: 417-840-3833
Small town church with a country heart!
If you are
wanting to
submit a
Letter To The Editor, you
MUST come by our office
and sign a waiver and
have a copy of your
Drivers
License.
Also,
If you are
wanting the name of a
person who
submitted a
Letter, you
MUST come
to our
office in
person and
we will
release the
name to you.
NOT BY
PHONE
IT’S A LAW!!
Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
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Echo From Mockingbird Hill
Barbara Parsons
707 Murry Ave., Crane Mo., 65633 • 417-723-5708
Ken Smith (right) is pictured with Rotarian Chris Rickard (left) who
was program chairperson for the day.
Ken Smith, Branson West
City Administrator, was the
guest speaker at the February
13 meeting of the Rotary Club
of Table Rock Lake. Smith told
Rotarians about developments
to expect within the city over
the next several months which
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include the construction of
sidewalks and street lights
at the north end of Business
Highway 13. The Rotary Club
of Table Rock Lake meets every
Friday at 12:00 PM at Tequilas
Restaurant at Branson West.
Country Gril & Buffet
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“Top Of The Hill Resturaunt”
(Formally T’Spazio)
Come and Enjoy
“All You Can Eat”
Wednesday - BBQ
Thursday - Broasted Chicken
Friday - Fish
Sunday - Chicken and ??
Breakfast Served All Day
Order from menu or enjoy buffet
Closed Monday
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Phone - 417-357-6004
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February 13, 2015. A cold
morning on Mockingbird Hill,
and it may get colder. Snow and
ice are expected next, but I hope
the roads don’t get slick.
St. John chapter 9 verse 23-27
says, Therefore said his parents,
he is of age; ask him. Then
again called them they the man
that was blind, and said unto
him, Give God the praise: We
know that this man is a sinner.
He answered and said, Whether
he be a sinner or no, I know not:
one thing I know, that, whereas
I was blind, now I see. Then
said they to him again, What
did he to thee? How opened he
thine eyes? He answered them,
I have told you already, and ye
did not hear: wherefore did ye
hear it again? Will ye also be
his disciples?
I stopped by for a short visit
on February 3, at Rusty and
Orvilene Reel. I picked the
right day as Orvilene had made
individual chicken pot pies
and she shared one. Thanks
Orvilene, it was very tasty. She
had gotten the recipe from her
daughter. Orvilene and both of
her daughters are good cooks.
Birthday greeting to my
younger brother, Jerry Crowe on
February 20th, as well as Wayne
Eustler, Marvin Williamson,
and Gladys Hagler. On February
26th. As well as, Faye Barnes
on February 28th and Deborah
Myers.
Helen Gatton called to ask
about the recipe, Mexi Cali and
rice casserole. The 1/3 cup of
uncooked rice was somehow
omitted. We had a nice visit.
Raw Apple Cake
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of packed raw shredded
apples
½ a cup of shortening
1 cup of flower
1 teaspoon of soda
1 cup of chopped nuts
Mix together and bake at 350
in an 8 inch square pan for 45
mins.
Thanks to Shirley Gold Grey
for this recipe.
Thanks to all my readers,
as I’ve had many favorable
comments this past week.
My sister, Vadian Bowler,
is in the Skaggs hospital with
pneumonia and lung infection.
Get well wishes to all who are
sick.
If you can’t sleep, don’t count
sheep. Talk to the Shepherd.
Auf Wiederhen (Good-bye)
Auditions will be held for
classic Ozark Mountain Music musicians, singers, and jig/
square dancers. Acoustic
instruments only. We're seeking Volunteer talent that can
present Traditional Ozark music, cowboy songs,
and American/Southern Folk.
Those interested need to be at
the audition on Thursday, February 19th sometime between
NOON and 4:30
p.m. at the Treasure Lake R.V.
Resort Club House located behind the IMAX Theatre Complex on Shepherd
of the Hills Expressway just
east off of 76 Country Blvd.
Turn left (West) at the first street
alongside the IMAX
parking lot and drive to the
Gate. Tell the guard you are
there for the "Audition." (You
may bring others with
you.)
100% of the net proceeds will
be used to help Veterans, Humanitarian projects & Pet Shelters from the Ozark
region. Plans are to expand
the area as financing increases.
This non-profit Hootenanny
show, will be held at the Historical Owens Theatre in Old
Downtown Branson, MO.
There will be 17 total performances. Shows will begin every Sunday, May 3rd through
August 30th, from 3:30 to
5:00 p.m. The show will be
videotaped and certain footages
used as a movie trailer for an upcoming film that
will also benefit our Veterans,
Humanitarian org., and Pet shelters.
Volunteer talent may choose
any of the above date(s) they
prefer to perform at the Branson
Theatre, as long as
there is availability. Additionally, those who attend the audition may also consider their performance as a movie
audition if desired.
Sponsors and Investors are
welcome to attend the auditions
and may request a VIP for any
of the performances.
For more information, please
visit: http://hootenannybenefitshow.webs.com/ Contact email:
caroledonovan_productions@yahoo.com.
Branson Benefit Auditions
BRIGHT IDEA?
SHOP MARIONVILLE
Ozarks Methodist Manor
A Tradition of Caring Since 1925
• 58 Independent Homes
• 32 Residental Care Apartments
• 78 Bed Skilled Health Care Units
205 South College • P.O. Box 403 • Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2573 • Fax (417) 463-2240
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
Obituaries
Ronald E. Allard
Wilma Jean Stults
Wilma Jean Stults, age 73, of
Reeds Spring, passed away in
her home Saturday, February
14, 2015. She was born June
30, 1941 in Stone County, the
daughter of Everett and Mildred (Roberts) Burk. On June
5, 1960 she and Kenneth Stults
were united in marriage. They
enjoyed two years in Germany,
as Kenneth served in the army.
Wilma was a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, and sister. Her family looked forward
to her wonderful meals. She encouraged her husband as he pastored, and uplifted the congregation. She was always kind and
considerate to everyone. She
loved to play piano, organ, and
accordion, and sing at church.
Wilma liked to travel, enjoying
cruises and trips whenever possible.
Wilma was a proud member
of Living Waters United Pentecostal Church in Abesville.
Survivors include: Her husband, Pastor Kenneth Stults;
four children, Karen Call of
Highlandville, Kenny Stults of
Galena, Terry Stults and wife
Maria of Galena, and Jerry
Stults of Galena; grandchildren,
Ashley Stults, Tanner Stults, and
Kevin Taylor, and LaShawna
Call and Dustin Call; a brother,
Gerald Burk and wife Vicki of
Spokane, and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by
her parents and a brother Gary
Burk.
Funeral services will be 2:00
PM Thursday, February 19, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Burial will follow in Spokane
Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday in the funeral home.
Ronald E. Allard, Kimberling City, MO, son of Orice and
Adeline (Eckerman) Allard, was
born on February 16, 1943 in
Charleston, SC and departed
this life on February 13, 2015,
at the age of 71.
Ronald retired from AT&T
and had lived in the area for the
past ten and a half years coming from Sioux City, IA. He
was baptized and raised in the
Catholic faith. Ronald enjoyed
fishing, boating, golfing, playing cards and entertaining numerous family and friends at his
house. He was a member of the
Mason’s, Elks, Water Board of
Kimberling City, Pool Playing
Club and the Shepherd of the
Hills Lutheran Church, Kimberling City, MO.
Ronald was preceded in death
by his parents; two infant sisters; sister, Geraldine Betsworth
and her husband, Dwight and
step-son, Jason Kowalke.
Survivors include: his wife,
Carlene Allard of Kimberling
City, MO; son, Allan Allard and
his wife, Cory of Primghar, IA;
daughter, Angela Williams and
her husband, Jeff of Springdale,
AR; step-son, Tyler Kowalke
and his wife, Brooke of Omaha,
NE; step-daughters, Carmen
Dorman and her husband, Jeff
of Springfield, MO, Margo Augustine and her husband, Jim
of Fort Dodge, IA and Brenda
Russell and her husband, Jeff
of Nashville, TN; sister, Donna
Armstrong and her husband,
John of Fergus Falls, MN; eleven grandchildren, Tyler Williams and wife, Heather, Ryan
Williams, Allyson Gibson and
husband, Dustin, Chelsea Lea
and husband, Mason, Piper
Dorman, T.J. Augustine, Andrew Augustine, Libby Augustine, Jay Russell, Seth Russell
and Miles Kowalke; one great
grandchild, Odin Williams and
one on the way, Titus (due in
May) and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation was held from
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2015 in the Shepherd
of the Hills Lutheran Church,
Kimberling City, MO. A funeral
service in the Shepherd of the
Hills Lutheran Church, Kimberling City, MO with Pastor Richard Futrell was cancelled due to
weather. No local service will
be held. Burial will be in Early
Union Cemetery, Early, IA. Local arrangements are under the
direction of Stumpff Funeral
Home-South, Kimberling City,
MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
the Building Fund at Shepherd
of the Hills Lutheran Church,
103 Lake Road 13-40, Kimberling City, MO 65686 or the
Kimberling City Senior Center,
63 Lake Road 13-40, Kimberling City, MO 65686.
Bonnie Cook
Bonnie Lee Cook, Galena,
MO, daughter of Emory and
Ella (Cutbirth) Clines, was born
September 25, 1931 in Galena,
MO and departed this life on
February 13, 2015 in Springfield, MO at the age of 83.
Bonnie was a life-long resident of the area. She worked in
the Silver Dollar City bakery for
many years.
She was preceded in death by
her parents and a sister, Vivian
Chastain.
Bonnie is survived by a son,
David Clines and wife, Joann of
Galena, MO; a daughter, Cheryl
Sisco and husband, Ronald of
Ponca City, OK; two brothers,
Junior Clines of Marionville,
MO and Jerry Clines and wife,
Joyce of Nixa, MO; six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and six great-great
grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was held Monday, February 16, 2015 from
6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home in
Crane, MO. Funeral service was
held on Tuesday, February 17,
2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home
in Crane, MO, with Kenneth
McIntosh officiating.
Burial
was in the Eisenhour Cemetery
Reeds Spring, MO. Services
are under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home
Crane, MO.
Wilma Kulla
Wilma Kulla, Cape Fair, MO,
daughter of James Arthur and
Bernice Lucille (Bennett) Manuel was born on April 21, 1941
in Albert Lea, MN and departed
this life on February 09, 2015 in
Table Rock Healthcare, Kimberling City, MO, at the age of 73.
Wilma was a care giver who
had lived in the area for the past
twenty years coming from Minnesota. She was a member of the
Cape Fair Eagles, Homemakers,
Red Hatters and Bunco Club.
Wilma had been a florist for several years and collected cows.
Wilma was preceded in death
by her parents, James and Bernice Manuel and one sister,
Gwendolyn Charlene Gunther.
Survivors include: her husband, LeRoy Kulla of Cape Fair,
MO; one son, Michael Kulla
and his wife, Patty of New Richland, MN; two daughters, Carol
Swenson and her husband, Gordon of Trenton, MO and JoAnn
Spooner of Hartland, MN; four
sisters, Jeanette Davis of Cape
Fair, MO, Carol Baldwin of
Cape Fair, MO, Mary Busch and
husband, Larry of Granby, MO
and Loretta Manuel of Cape
Fair, MO; seven grandchildren;
five great grandchildren and
a host of other relatives and
friends.
A celebration of life was held
from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the
Cape Fair Eagles Lodge, Cape
Fair, MO. Cremation was under the direction of ManloveStumpff Funeral Home, Crane,
MO.
KS; daughter-in-law, Rachel
Logan of Reeds Spring, MO;
sister-in-law, Waldeane Logan
of Butler, MO; five granddaughters, Michelle Sipes, Mary Logan, Jennifer Hutson, Kenie
Steveson and Kimberly Logan;
seven great grandchildren and
a host of other relatives and
friends.
A celebration of life service
will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday,
February 20, 2015 in Stumpff
Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City, MO with Jerry Jenkins, Dale Keffler and Sterling
“Leroy” Elsburry officiating.
Burial will be in the Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO under the direction of
Stumpff Funeral Home-South,
Kimberling City, MO.
In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to
Amara Foundation for Indigent
Hospice Care Inc., Amara Hospice, 505 W. Owassa Road, Edinburg, TX 78539.
Myrtle Breckenridge
Kenneth Logan
Kenneth a.k.a. ‘Polka Dot
Red’ W. Logan, Alamo, TX,
son of Warren and Nina Maude
(French) Logan was born December 25, 1933 in Kansas City,
MO and departed this life on
February 9, 2015 in McAllen,
TX at the age of 81.
Kenneth traveled back and
forth between Alamo, TX and
Reeds Spring, MO for the past
forty years moving from Vail,
CO. He and his wife Deanna
had enjoyed wintering in Alamo, TX but loved the Ozarks
area. He was also a member
of the Masonic Lodge in Donna, TX , member of the Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection, a
muscle car enthusiast, loved to
play golf and was a member of
the Calvary Baptist Church of
Kimberling City, MO.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; a son, Dewayne Logan and a brother, Lowell Logan.
Survivors include: his wife,
Deanna Logan of Reeds Spring,
MO; daughter, Cindy Manis and
her husband, Steve of Edgerton,
Myrtle I. Breckenridge, Reeds
Spring, MO, daughter of Silas
and Oma (Teague) Breckenridge
was born September 18, 1926 in
Reeds Spring, MO and departed
this life on February 15, 2015 at
the age of 88.
Myrtle was a life-long resident of the area. She was a
seamstress retiring from Hagles
Garment Factory. She was of
the Baptist faith.
Myrtle was preceded in death
by her parents; daughter, Alene
Arnold; four brothers, Ocie
Breckenridge, Loy Breckenridge, Aden Breckenridge and
Jake Breckenridge; three sisters,
Nola Stults, Ruby Dickens and
Dorothy Ayers.
Survivors include: son, Joe
Breckenridge and wife, Valerie of Reeds Spring, MO; two
sisters, Kathrin Boyd of Reeds
Spring, MO and Gladys Elder of
Reeds Spring, MO; two grandchildren, Trina Breckenridge
and Leah Breckenridge and one
great grandson, Adam Breckenridge and a host of other family
and friends.
A visitation will be held Friday February 20, 2015 from
1:00 -2:00 p.m. at the Stumpff
Funeral Home-South. Services will be Friday February 20,
2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Joe Wolven officiating. Burial will be in
Yocum Pond Cemetery Reeds
Spring, MO. Services are under
the direction of Stumpff Funeral
Home-South Kimberling City,
Missouri.
Obituaries
Continued
Terry Everett Hebert
Terry Everett Hebert, 41,
Crane, Missouri was born January 9, 1974 in Rockford, Illinois
to John Richard Hebert and Dorothy Marie Jewell and departed
this life February 16, 2015 in his
home.
Terry had been a resident of
the area for the past 25 years
coming from Illinois. He had
worked in the retail business,
construction and doing tattoos.
Survivors include his mother,
Dorothy Padgett of Marionville,
Missouri; his fiancé, Stephanie
Shaw of the home, 4 daughters,
Deana Hebert and Courtney Hebert of Galena, Missouri, Eva
Hebert of Baxter Springs, Kansas and Kaylee Weatherman of
Marionville; 2 sons, Austin and
Ivan Hebert of Baxter Springs; 3
brothers, Brian Hebert of Crane,
John Hebert and Mitch Fry of
the state of Wisconsin; 3 sisters, Sherrie Rindy of the state
of Wisconsin, Angie and Nikki
Hebert of Crane; other relatives
and friends.
Final disposition was cremation under the care of Westrip
Funeral Home.
Stone County Book
Mobile
February 2015
Monday, February 16,
Holiday Wednesday, February 18,
Cape Fair Community
BLD 8:30-11:30
Wedgewood Gardens
12:30-3:30
Friday, February 20,
Kimberling City Harter House 8:30-11:30
Reeds Spring “Spring”
12:30-3:30
Monday, February 23, Hurley Post Office
8:30-11:30
Ponce Post Office
12:30-3:30
Wednesday, February 25,
Cape Fair Community BLD
8:30-11:30
Table Rock Retirement
VILL 12:30-3:30
Friday, February 27,
Kimberling City Harter House 8:30-11:30
Reeds Spring “Spring”
12:30-3:30
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
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My How Things Have Changed In The Ozarks!
Evelyn Allen Fullerton,
Taney County News
Greetings from the southern
Ozarks of Taney County.
Branson and the joining area
are busy for this time of year.
The weather has been beautiful.
My grandson, John Fullerton
and the Sons of Britches joined
a big line up of entertainers and
had a big show. They called it,
Hot Winter Fun. The Sons of
Britches have a new member,
Randy Plummer. His Mom and
Dad, Rosie and Darrell, had
the Plummer Theatre for many
years. His sister Melody sure
was a good singer and fiddle
player. Randy’s mom Rosie’s
health got bad. They sold their
theatre and went back home to
Southeast Missouri, where their
home was. Randy stayed in
Branson and has been hired by
several groups over the years.
In the Crane Chronicle
Obituaries, there was a man
named Harold Eugene Wilcox
who passed away. I remember
his dad, Francis Wilcox. He
was a mail carrier out of
Galena. My folks knew him.
In the Springfield NewsLeader newspaper, there was
an obituary for a lady I had
known for as long as I can
remember. Her name was Ruth
Burk. She was from Cassville,
MO. Her mom and dad, Galda
and Arnold, and sister Hattie,
come to the Allen Church where
I grew up. Ruth played the
guitar and the two sisters sure
could sing. Her funeral was at
Cassville on Sunday, February
8. She was buried at Eisenhour
Cemetery. Ruth Burk was born
September 13, 1919. She was 95
years old.
Getting Married
We had just come from
Reverend Bob Grodey’s home.
He worked at Powersite Dam as
an operator. They worked three
shifts a day of eight hours. They
rotated shifts. He was working
at the hour we had chosen to
get married. There were a lot of
ministers, we knew. They were
poor people. They could not go
to Bible College in Springfield
and get a degree so they could
be ordained. God taught them
how to preach. They studied the
Bible and prayed.
As we rode back to Branson, I
asked Wallace what he thought
of Brother Beech. I knew he was
a good man of God. The home
he lived in was across the road
from my grandparent’s house.
Wallace said it would be all
right with him. We drove up to
his house. We asked him if he
could marry Wallace and I at six
on Sunday evening. He said he
would be glad to.
On Saturday, I went to Dad’s
Second Hand Store to help. I
was waiting for the passenger
bus which came from the west
at around 10 a.m. I watched for
it. It parked near Jessie James
Gas Station on the corner near
Bushong’s mercantile. I walked
over to Jessie James Gas Station
to wait. When the bus arrived, I
asked the driver if he had a box
for Evelyn Allen. He stepped
back on and handed it to me. I
paid the C.O.D. charges. It was
from Crane Floral. They sent it
as promised.
I carried it over to Dad’s Store.
I opened it. The flowers were so
pretty. The Bridal Boquet was
sealed in a tight see through bag.
The three corsages were pretty.
One for Merle and Wallace, the
groom, and one for Rondo the
best man.
Artie Brown and his son
Norman had the ice house next
door. They would sit on Dad’s
porch and talk. I showed my
flowers to Dad, and Artie said,
“Why not put that box in my
ice house. We open in Sunday
afternoon, you can pick them up
then.”
Edna, Bob, and Efton came
to stay all night. After we got
home, I washed my hair. Edna
rolled it in pin curls. I slept in
the bobby pins. My hair would
dry as I slept.
I brought home two flower
baskets. They were white. I
borrowed them from the Allen
Store. Also two marble stands to
set them on.
Sunday morning the 6th
dawned bright and early and
clear. Everyone got up and we
had breakfast. I explained the
night before what had to be done
to the living room on Sunday.
Mom cleaned the kitchen. I
did not know anyone who made
wedding cakes, so I did not have
one.
Mom had Dad’s bed sat in
one corner of the living room.
The men laid the mattress in the
bedroom and took down the bed
and set it in the bedroom. The
room was swept and mopped
and the furniture was dusted.
Merle’s mom Tressie had a
big flower garden. She told me
to come and get what I needed
for my baskets. Efton drove me
and Edna over to their house.
We came back with them. Our
neighbor was Lee and Rose
Norton. She had some tall blue
ones and I asked if I could have
some. She said yes.
We got home and arranged
them, they were in the bottom
of the baskets, it was filled with
water. The big buffet was the
background for me to stand in
front of. The flowers placed on
each side. Dad went and brought
my grandparents and got my
flowers from Artie Brown.
Ark Trimble was taking
pictures. Merle came. She
looked so pretty in her navy
dress and shoes. Wallace,
Rondo, Lois, and son Tommy
Ray had got there. I could hear
them talking. I was dressed and
waiting in the bedroom. Efton
was singing two love songs for
me.
Brother Beech came in to read
the vows and where I was to say,
I do.
Edna was putting my
headband of roses on. Efton
started singing, ‘Have I Told
You Lately How much I Love
You.’ I hear cars pull up.
There was just family, Ruby,
Wallace’s sister and brother
Millard. Wallace’s mom was in
a wheelchair. I would know later
who had come.
Efton started singing, ‘I Love
You Truly.’ Merle walked out
and took her place. I walked
out holding my pretty Bridal
Bouquet.
Brother Beech went through
the wedding vows with Wallace
and I. He pronounced us man
and wife.
Mr. and Mr. Wallace Fullerton.
Here is who had come,
Brother John and Iva Dailey,
their daughter Violet and friend
Gifford Boswell.
It was through the Dailey’s
that Wallace and I had met one
another. He had taken us all
with him to sing. Also there was
Dorothy and Clarence Faucett.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
Stone County Agriculture
Critter of the Week: Striped Skunk Vulture Venture Program
Species: Striped skunk Scientific name: Mephitis mephitis
Nicknames: Pole cat
Species: Striped skunk
Scientific
name:
Mephitis
mephitis
Nicknames: Pole cat
Claim to fame: Skunks are well
known to most people – even if
they’ve never seen one in the
wild – because of their odorous
self-defense mechanism. Striped
skunks are classified as game
animals in Missouri because
they are included in the state’s
trapping season (see Wildlife
Code of Missouri for details).
Striped skunk fur is used for
trimming scarves, muffs, jackets
and coats. This is the time of
year when it’s good to look out
for skunks when you’re driving
because we’re entering the
skunks’ mating season.
Species status: Striped skunks
are found throughout Missouri.
First discovered: The first
scientific description of the
striped skunk was written by
the German naturalist Johann
Christian Daniel von Schreber
in 1776.
Family
matters:
Striped
skunks belong to the family
Mephitidae. Striped skunks
are one of two types of skunks
found in Missouri. The spotted
skunk (Spilogale putorius) is an
endangered species in the state.
Length: 20 to 30 inches
Diet: Striped skunks eat plant
and animal foods in about equal
amounts during fall and winter.
In spring and summer, they
take considerably more animal
matter as various types of grubs,
worms and adult insects become
diet staples. Some people think
skunks are pests for poultry,
but in terms of what skunks
eat, studies have shown that the
good outweighs the bad. Dietary
evaluations of a skunk’s feeding
habits have revealed that
approximately 68 percent of its
diet is beneficial to humans, 27
percent is neutral and only about
five percent is harmful.
Weight: up to 12 pounds
Distinguishing characteristics:
Striped skunks are recognizable
by their predominantly black
body, which is highlighted by
a narrow white stripe on the
forehead and a broader white
area that usually divides into
a “V” on its back. Skunks are
best-known for their smelly
spray. This musk is a sulphur
compound that is secreted by
two internal glands. A skunk
exercises voluntary control
over these scent glands and can
aim behind, to either side or in
front of itself by changing the
direction of its nipples. Skunks
can discharge these glands
separately or together. The musk
is a thick, oily liquid. When the
glands are discharged in unison,
the fluid from the two nipples
forms a concentrated stream that
gradually disperses into a fine
spray. In calm weather, skunks
can spray accurately for five
to 10 feet and somewhat less
accurately up to 20 feet.
Life Span: In the wild, striped
skunks seldom live beyond two
or three years. In captivity, some
have been known to live up to
10 years.
Habitat: Striped skunks are
found in a variety of habitats,
but prefer forest borders,
brushy field corners, fence
rows, cultivated areas and open,
grassy fields broken up by
woody ravines.
Life cycle: The breeding
season of striped skunks begins
in late February and extends
through March. Young are
born from two to three months
after mating. Mature females
usually give birth to one litter,
containing four to eight young.
At 13 days of age, the young
are fully haired. The eyes open
between 17 and 21 days. The
female begins to take her young
hunting when they are around
seven weeks old. Weaning is
complete at around two months
of age. Young continue to stay
with the female until the fall.
The Master Gardeners of the Ozarks Looking for that perfect gift for the
Annual Spring Garden Workshop.
groomsmans and bridesmaids?? They
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Location: Faith Lutheran Church
221 Malone
Branson, MO
Class Time: 9:30 am to 2:45. Doors will open at 8:00 am for shopping.
Topics are:
Seed Saving representative from Baker Seed Company
Terrariums-Wickman’s Nursery
What vegetable plants to plant this spring and how to preserve
them this fall.-Alice Greenfield from the Springfield Botanical Gardens Landscaping and Pruning-Robert Balek
Cost for all sessions and continental breakfast/catered lunch and
a fun day is $20.00
Register online at http://mgozarks.com or call 417-357-8442.
Pre-registration is required by March 9th, seating is limited so
register early. These classes are open to all with an interest in gardening, both beginner or experienced.
There will be a question and answer table. Be prepared and bring
your gardening problems or questions about your garden. Our
guest, Robert Balek, horticulture professional, will have a one on
one conversation you.
Other extras include: Door Prizes, Goodies bags, Free printed information and 6+Vendors will be available selling plants and other
horticulture related items.
offer personalized key chains, glasses
and totes!
Don’t forget the isle runner!!
McPearson’s Dealer
Ple ae call 417-723-5248 or
stop by our office at 114 Main
Street
For more information
You WON’T be
disappointed
and the cost is very
reasonable
By Francis Skalicky
Missouri Department of
Conservation
The next time you’re looking
at a vulture and someone says
it’s a disgusting bird, ask this:
Would they rather look at 111
additional pounds of rotting,
stinking, disease-ridden animal
flesh on the landscape?
Vultures may not win any
beauty contests, but humans
should give them a thumbs-up
for their diets. It’s estimated
a vulture consumes up to 111
pounds of carrion each year.
Carrion is another term for
“dead stuff.” All the road-killed
squirrels, all the carcasses of
larger mammals that succumb
to disease or injury and die in
pastures, fields and forests –
that’s carrion. While these items
may not seem like glamorous
food choices, we humans are
fortunate that vultures find
them tasty. Granted, there are
other creatures and natural
forces involved in the process
of dead animal decay. However,
all the bacteria, vermin, stench
and all other things associated
with dead, rotting carcasses
disappear much faster because
there are vultures around.
If you can get past their
not-so appealing food choice,
vultures have several interesting
characteristics. The species of
vulture most common in the
Ozarks is the turkey vulture
(Cathartes aura), although the
black vulture (Coragyps atratus)
is also seen in this region. Turkey
vultures have been known to
soar as high as 2,000 feet (some
vulture species can soar even
higher). With cooperative wind
currents, vultures can fly up
to 200 miles per day and have
been known to soar for up to six
hours without a single wing flap.
Turkey vultures have a welldeveloped sense of smell which
helps them find carrion. Black
vultures, on the other hand,
don’t have the same keen sense
of smell and, in areas where both
species reside, black vultures
often follow turkey vultures to
find new carcasses.
The “buzzard” name that
humans have tagged onto these
birds is due to a mistake made
by our predecessors. Buzzard
was a term Europeans used
to describe hawks that soared
in their homelands. When the
first explorers came to the New
World and saw these large
birds soaring in the skies above
them, it was a natural – though
mistaken – move to name them
“buzzards.”
Individuals can learn more
about vultures on Saturday (Feb.
21) at the Missouri Department
of
Conservation’s
(MDC)
“Vulture Venture” event. This
program will be from noon to 5
p.m. at MDC’s Shepherd of the
Hills Hatchery near Branson.
The hatchery is located just
east of Table Rock Dam. The
Lake Taneycomo
corridor
(which stretches east from the
dam) is an annual wintering
place for vultures. Usually,
anywhere from several hundred
to more than a thousand vultures
congregate along Taneycomo in
winter. This makes this an ideal
site for an event that teaches
people about the value of these
birds.
Saturday’s Vulture Venture
program will consist of outdoor
viewing
opportunities
of
vultures in the wild and indoor
viewing of a captive vulture
furnished by Wonders of
Wildlife Museum in Springfield.
For more information about this
event, call the Hatchery, 417334-4665, extension 0 or the
Department of Conservation’s
Southwest Regional Office in
Springfield,
417-895-6880.
Information about vultures and
other birds can also be found at
www.missouriconservation.org
Francis Skalicky is the media
specialist for the Missouri
Department of Conservation’s
Southwest Region. For more
information about conservation
issues, call 417-895-6880.
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
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Do You Have Any Information On This Picture
Rohlman’s Ramblings
Donna Rohlman
16167 St Hwy 14, Marionville, MO. 65705
I was suppose to have lunch
with Kathy Raymond today, but
her mom (Roberta) is ill and in
the hospital, so we cancelled. I
don’t know the diagnosis yet,
but will try to keep you posted.
Moms take precedence over
lunch dates.
Yesterday,
granddaughter,
Tara, and I went to lunch at
Bootleggers. We had a great
lunch and talked a whole, whole
lot. Then we sauntered up the
street to Illa Bohms. I love that
store. She has such unique,
beautiful items that I have a layaway almost all the time. After
we bought a birthday present
for a friend, we sauntered back
to the car. Neither one of us was
ready to go home, so Tara suggested that we go to Monett. I
was up for that so off we went.
We drove around over Monett,
but did not see any place we
wanted to stop, so I suggested
we go to Pierce City. We found
a store called the Thimble. The
front part of the store was a flea
market and antique store, and
there was a lot of neat stuff. She
had printed feed sacks. The kind
that many, many, many mommas made their kids dresses and
shirts out of. I was so tempted to
buy some, but I do not think any
of my brats would wear them,
and she did not have enough of
one color to make me a dress.
It was so nostalgic to look at. I
think I will go back and make
a pillow out of it. She also had
some of the neatest homemade
purses, they were beautiful and
a quilt made out of feed sack.
We nosed around the shop for
a while. I found a pig, that if
you squeezed it, it would honk
loud. Tara would not let me
buy it for Monkey. He and Tia
live with Tara and he is three. I
think he would love it. She just
thinks she did not let me buy it.
I know where that store is and
Margo and I are going back to
Pierce City. Margo does not
know it yet. After we left Pierce
City we cruised over to Freistat
to see what was in the old grocery store building. Nothing.
We were hoping that they had
opened up the restaurant again,
but they had not. So we came
back to Marionville. We came
through the country. We did not
get lost once. Tara was driving. It was a lovely ride and the
farms were all pretty.
Steve took his wife down to
Shell Knob to the Lodge restaurant. He may be a pain in
the fanny, but he does have a
romantic streak. I don’t know
what David did, but I know he
did something. They are good
boys.
This week was the retired
teachers meeting at The Aurora
Baptist Church. Some of the
ladies told us about the presidents of olds’ wives. Some of
those gals are interesting. One
thing reported was Dolly Madison wore very, very low necked
dresses. That naughty girl. There
were other things told about the
ladies. Then we had the business
meeting. We did some business
but I don’t know what except
some of us are going to Jeff City
for legislature day. Not me. I get
too sidetracked sometimes.
The mean little kid said it was
a smart idea for me to stay out
of political stuff. I don’t know
why.
If you have any information on this picture? We have been able to the identify the building as Scholten School at arond the year of 1945. We would like to try and identify the people in the picture. Thank
you to all who have called in and given information on this picture. If you have any information, or
know someone who might, please call 417-723-5248 or email us at screditor@centurylink.net.
Stay warm
and safe this
week!
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“Train up a Child...”
By: Pat Lamb
Phone: 417-338-0959
Questions or Comments: e-mail - patlee@centurytel.net
Love in Kindergarten
There was a little boy in
kindergarten who had special
needs. He couldn’t talk. Every
day, his special needs teacher
attended class with him to help
him in a regular class. He had
been taught some hand signals
to help him communicate.
Every day, he watched as
the other children laughed and
played. The teacher had a chart
with each child’s name. Each
day a different child was scheduled to be leader for the day. The special needs child was not
scheduled to lead.
When it came the day for
Dylan, another little boy in the
class, to be leader, Dylan asked
the teacher if the special needs
child could be his partner. The
teacher gladly gave her permission, and Dylan went to the little
boy, took his hand and asked
him to be his partner for the day.
Dylan and his partner held
hands as they took the lunch
count to the office. They held
hands as they led the class to recess and back from recess. They
held hands as they led the class
to lunch and again in the afternoon for the second recess. All
day, every time Dylan was to do
something to be leader of the
day, he took the hand of the special needs student and the two of
them did the chore together.
The teacher told Dylan’s
mother that she was not a bit
surprised at the end of the day
to look up and see Dylan and
the special needs child smiling
at each other and touching each
other on the forehead—the sign
used to express friendship or
love.
Yes, even kindergartners can
express love. I suspect any preschool or kindergarten teacher
would quickly say that tendencies can be recognized in children even at that early age. It is
never too early to start instilling
attitudes of love and consideration of others. One very effective way to
teach young children to be nice
to others is to watch for opportunities to affirm positive actions
of children through comments. When a child does something
nice for someone, we shouldn’t
miss the opportunity to say
something like, “That was a
great thing to do. I’m sure you
made ____feel very good when
you helped.” By making such
comments, we are defining correct behavior. It clarifies acceptable behavior in a child’s mind.
Another way to teach children
to show love is by example. When those around the child
are concerned about the needs
of others, the child will grow up
with a pattern to follow.
Experiencing kindness from
others is a learning experience
that helps a child to understand
how it feels to accept kindness. It gives a better understanding
of how others feel when they do
something for them. This learning is enhanced when comments
are made to draw attention to the
good feeling.
Attitudes instilled in children
at an early age last a lifetime. Dylan is now working in a situation where he constantly interacts with people. He has earned
awards for his good work. He
has a great personality and gets
along well with others. The
same can be true of most, if not
all, children when we start early
to teach them to love others. Pat Lamb
patlee@centurytel.net
www.patlambchristianauthor.
com
“Love never fails” I Corinthians 13:8
We practice what we believe;
all the rest is just talk.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Crane Chronoicle/ Stone County REpublican
While the kids are enjoying these snow days, we here at the Crane Chronicle/Stone County
Republican thought they would enjoy this coloring page. Have fun and stay warm!