Trolley routes to shift for Joplin Christmas Parade

(From the City of Joplin)

Joplin’s Christmas Parade is Tuesday, December 1, and Main Street from 15th Street to 26th Street will be closed in the late afternoon for staging the 100-plus entries in the event.

Because of this street closure, the Red Route Sunshine Lamp Trolley stops located at 15th, 20th, and 26th Streets will be moved during the 5 o’clock hour. Please note the following changes:

• 15th Street stop will be located on the north side of the intersection in front of Dixie Printing;

• Trolley stops located at the Main Street intersections at 20th and 26th Streets will be moved to the west, and the stops will be set up on Joplin Street.

• The Green Route Trolley Stop at 25th will be moved to Virginia Street during the 4 o’clock hour;

• The Green Route will end at 32nd and Main at 6:05 p.m.

If you have questions about these temporary changes, contact the Sunshine Lamp Trolley at 417-626-8609.

Four, including three children, injured in crash on Apricot Drive

Four Joplin residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 1 p.m. today on Apricot Drive, four miles west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Dodge Caravan driven by Shannon D. Phillips, 46, Joplin, ran off the roadway and down an embankment.

Phillips received moderate injuries, while three passengers, Kaylea Martin, 7, Klarissa Phillips, 8, and Kohlton Phillips, 14, all of Joplin, received minor injuries. All were treated at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin Police Department Holiday Weekend Arrests

11/25/2015 0815
JOSE G RODRIGUEZ
15010486 3114 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 49 950 E 5TH ST 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 PARK AFTER HOURS

11/25/2015 1209
CARRIE DAWN BURDETTE
WF 38 1501 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1427 S Fort SPRINGFIELD, MO 65801
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

11/25/2015 1245
DAKOTA JAMES WILLIAMS
701 Young NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 23 303 E 3RD ST 351.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

11/25/2015 1410
JEREMY ALAN SIMON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 1016 S CONNECTICUT AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

11/25/2015 1450
CHASLEY ROSEANA RAI BOYDSTON
815 W 4th St, 104 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 19 2602 GRAND AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/25/2015 1704
STEPHEN M CALDWELL
15010505 846 S New Ave SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802
WM 27 301 S GENEVA AVE 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

11/25/2015 1900
CHET MARTIN MARQUIS
1411 S Pearl Ave, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
1549 W 26TH ST/S MCCLELLAND BLVD
WM 23 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

11/25/2015 1916 
RICHARD DAN PARKER 
2204 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WM 57 703 W 7TH ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

11/25/2015 2239
RICHARD EUGENE PLEMMONS
15010509  101 N Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 102 E 2ND ST 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/25/2015 2250
PAMELA ELLEN AUDIA
820 E Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 59 0000 7TH ST / MAIDEN LANE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

11/26/2015 0003
LOGAN LEE TYLER STOVER
15010516 2216 S Connor Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 25 100 E 10TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

11/26/2015 0115
ROBERT WILLIAM BAKER
3510 S Poplar Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 1700 W 30TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 POSSESSION; MANUFACTURE; TRANSPORT; REPAIR- SALE WEAPONS

11/26/2015 0153 
JOSHUA DAVID GRANT PERKINS
416 S 6th St CHETOPA, KS 67336 0000 SCHIFFENDECKER AVE /
WM 27 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

11/26/2015 0343
KALEB NATHANIEL HALVERSON
15010518 816 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 627 N PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/26/2015 0457 
CASEY ALLEN KING 
421 W 3rd St JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 24 331 W 19TH ST/S PEARL AVE 0.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

11/26/2015 1145
CHARLES TRAVIS GLOVER
809 S Pennsylvania Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 809 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 348.50
1 1 COMMIT

11/26/2015 1213
AUBREY NICOLE ELMORE
1537 W 76th ANDERSON, MO 64831
WF 34 311 N JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/26/2015 1211
JUSTIN EUGENE COZART
9020 Ellsworth NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 32 311 N JOPLIN AVE 250.00
3 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/26/2015 1300
TAMEKA MARIE MCNEIL
2107 Co Ln 163 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 22 1749 W 7TH ST/S TYLER AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/26/2015 1640
HALEY NICOLE BOWERS
2919 E 25th Street JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 21 3820 E 7TH ST/WALNUT RIDGE ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
 2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/26/2015 1700
TRACY ELIZABETH RIGGI
3507 Scagway SIMI VALLEY, CA 96063
WF 52 4549 S 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/26/2015 1818
JENNIFER ANNE SMEDLEY
15010532 120 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 41 102 N BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/26/2015 1935
CARRIE DAWN BURDETTE
15010533 1427 S Fort SPRINGFIELD, MO 65801
WF 38 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/26/2015 2020
JAMES ADAM TAWWATER
15010534 905 S Monroe Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 905 S MONROE AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/26/2015 2101
SHAWN EDWARD THOMPSON
1101 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 1501 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/26/2015 2100
AMBER DAWN SPRADLEY
15010536 4011 E Shaulis Rd WATERLOO, IA 50702
WF 31 101 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

11/26/2015 2153
HOWARD LEE COVEY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/26/2015 2317
CHRISTOPHER J.D. RANSOM
20522 Old 66 Boulevard JOPLIN, MO 64801-0000
WM 41 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

11/27/2015 0142
MARK ANTHONY MASON II
126 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 126 N PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/27/2015 1159
CODY W SMITH
74 Co Rd 5515 SALEM, MO 65560
WM 36 1822 W 7TH ST 0.00
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
4 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1 1 EMERGING FROM ALLEY, DRIVEWAY OR BUILDING

11/27/2015 1136
SHANNON LEE GIBSON
15010559 3360 S Farm Rd 135 #c SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
WF 31 101 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING
2 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

11/27/2015 1440
BRITTANY DIANE OGLE
200 E Zora St, 13 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 100 W D ST/N MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT

11/27/2015 1634
KAEDEN STONE BENNETT
610 E Markwardt St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 303 E 3RD ST 189.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

11/27/2015 1720
NANCY MAURICEA FISHER
901 Jefferson St BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015
WF 36 431 W 6TH ST/S BYERS AVE 0.00
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/27/2015 1720
JUSTIN PAUL BREWER
2159 Thief Hollow Rd ANDERSON, MO 64831
WM 40 431 W 6TH ST/S BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/27/2015 1900
CARLA MARIE DESTEFANO
822 1/2 S Pennsylvania JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 42 2948 E 32ND ST/S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/27/2015 2015
REGINALD ROGER
15010576 DILWORTH 511 W 3rd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 50 101 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT

11/27/2015 2213
CODY RAY MICHAEL WHITTINGTON
704 N Hall St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 24 631 W 5TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/27/2015 2230
MICHEL STEFANI RASCON-RODRIGUEZ
1911 Cypress Pl, B SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
WF 18 1 W 20TH ST/S CLEVELAND AVE 0.00
1 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

 11/27/2015 2353
JOSEPH LEE BOWERS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 49 637 S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

11/27/2015 2358
JUSTIN JONATHAN GOOLSBY
1199 E Amber Drive ORONOGO, MO 64855
WM 35 1800 W 7TH ST 250.00
1 1 FIGHTING IN PUBLIC

11/28/2015 0030
TYLER LEE KEELING
15010578 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 23 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

11/28/2015 0345
CHRISTINE DAWN LAMBERTH
2512 Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 36 945 E 32ND ST/S INDIANA AVE 0.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

11/28/2015 0603
GEORGE JOSHUA DAVIS
405 Matthew Lane, D SENECA, MO 64865
WM 38 4240 S 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2015 0839
JASON LEE WALDON
928 S Waggoner Cir JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 28 600 W JACCARD PL/N MOFFET AVE 500.00
4 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2015 1220
STEPHAN DAMAR CONNERS
6511 Old Hwy 71 JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 30 131 W 5TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2015 1728
ALLEN ORLANDO MARTIN
BM 58 1206- BLK W 7TH ST 0.00
 132 Parmentor COLUMBUS, KS 66725
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/28/2015 1930
TOYA RAECHELLE MYERS
910 W Beech INDEPENCE, KS 67301
WF 17 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

11/28/2015 2015
AUSTIN MARIE ALBRECHT
134 Chapel Rd GRANBY, MO 64844
WF 20 3000- BLK E 6TH ST 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/28/2015 2330
PAUL EDWARD CONNORS
920 W 19th St, A JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 26 431 W 5TH ST/S BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/29/2015 1518
HARRIS TODD GOLDSTEIN
2606 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 800- BLK S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 298.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

11/29/2015 1652
ELIJAH MONTRELL SEAY
912 E Central St JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 19 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/29/2015 2302
BRYAN J CRESON
838 W Center POTALLO, ID 83201
WM 40 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/29/2015 1830
HELEN O DIEHL
3302 W 21st St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 79 3302 W 21ST ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

One injured in accident near Monett

A Monett woman was injured in a three-vehicle accident 5 p.m. Sunday on U. S. 60, one mile east of Monett.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1992 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Delann M. Eden, 20, Monett, struck the rear of a 2007 GMC Envoy driven by Wade Liska, 27, Neosho, forcing it to strike a 1990 Honda Accord driven by Mary A. Sweeney, 57, Monett.

Eden was treated for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

Carthage woman injured in four-vehicle, chain reaction accident

A Carthage woman was injured in a four vehicle accident 11:40 p.m. Sunday three miles north of Southwest City on Highway 43.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Toyota Sienna driven by Merica O. Gomez Vasquez, 29, Carthage, came to a stop in the roadway and was struck in the tear by a 2000 Nissan Altima driven by Aura V. Gonzales Zapeta, 39, Neosho, which was struck in the rear by a 1999 Honda Accord driven by Leoncio P. Vicente Garcia, 37, Neosho, which was struck in the rear by a 2000 Toyota Sienna driven by Cecilio F. Arroyo Perez, 36, Carthage.

A passenger in the Perez vehicle, Cristina Martinez, 29, Carthage, was treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Alliance of SWMO to give $1,800 to Joplin Youth Basketball Association

(From the Alliance of SWMO)

The Alliance of SWMO will present a check for $1,800 to Joplin’s Youth Basketball Association on Tuesday, December 1.

The presentation will take place during half time at the Joplin Girls Basketball Team’s home game at Joplin High School. The check presentation should be at roughly around 5: p.m.

“To be able to present this check to the association is such an honor. These kids are our area’s future high school athletes. It is important that they have the tools and equipment to learn their sport while they are young” said Kevin Theilen, presenter of the check and The Alliance’s Safe Kids/Safe Teens Coordinator.

The Alliance helped to purchase $1,800 worth of equipment and other various needs for the basketball team. This was made possible through The Alliance’s Full Potential program, which offers assistance with registration fees and equipment for most youth sports. The program strives to give every child who wishes to participate in youth sports the opportunity.

“We are very excited to have partnered with The Alliance in helping to keep our children active” said director, Greg Goad. The Joplin Youth Basketball Association exists to help keep children active and healthy.

The Alliance is dedicated in making the four-states a safer, healthier community. The Alliance is happy to sponsor the 2015-2016 Youth Basketball Association and its team.

Spain Semester writing contest winners announced at MSSU

(From Southern News Service)

Four freshmen received cash awards as winners of a Spain Semester writing contest at Missouri Southern State University.

Each of the students was required to use one of four writing prompts taken from the book “Only in Spain: A Foot Stomping Firecracker of a Memoir about Food, Flamenco and Falling in Love.”

The book was the common reader for first-year University Experience classes during the current semester. The winners enjoyed lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 18, with the author of “Only in Spain,” Australian writer Nellie Bennett.
Dalton Dailey, freshman biochemistry major from Belton, Mo., won first place. He was awarded a cash prize of $125.
Danielle Plutino, freshman nursing major from Diamond, came in second. She won a cash prize of $100.
Ciera Christy, freshman dental hygiene major from Grove, Okla., came in third. She won $50.
Tracy Fisher, non-degree seeking student from Fort Smith, Ark., received a $25 cash prize as fourth-place winner.

The judges of the contest were officers of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society at Missouri Southern. Holly McSpadden, professor of English & Philosophy at MSSU, is Sigma Tau Delta faculty sponsor.

Nancy Hughes devotion: R-rated

Key Scripture:

“If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left. . .” Hebrews 10:26 (NIV)


Devotion:

It was one of those moments that, years later, still makes me shake my head and smile.
Noah and Lola, both 4 years old, were having a heavy conversation over a lunch of mac ‘n cheese and chocolate milk.

“Noah, when I’m 10, I’m going to see an R-rated movie,” Lola informed him.

Noah immediately answered. “You can’t see an R-rated movie. If you do you will go to “hail,” Lola.”
But she shook her head “Yes I CAN see an R-rated movie. I won’t go to “hail” if I do.” Noah totally disagreed. “Yes, you will, Lola. You will go straight to “hail” if you see one.”

The conversation went back and forth for several minutes.

Finally Lola sighed and raised up both her hands. “Okay, fine. I’ll go see an R-rated movie and then after it’s over, I’ll ask God to forgive me.” Mercy.

Obviously, at 4 years of age, Lola had no concept of Hebrews 10:12 – our Key Scripture for today. But evidently she had heard a conversation somewhere about doing something you should not be doing and THEN asking God to forgive you.

So what does it mean to “deliberately keep on sinning”? I believe it comes down to this: knowing the clear commands of Scripture but choosing to ignore them and do what we want to do instead. Not confessing but continuing our sin; not battling against it but willingly surrendering to it day after day.
For example, do we focus on loving money to the point that every day is filled with how to obtain more and more wealth? We are told in I Timothy 6:10 that the love of money only leads to all kinds of evil. We know that. But yet we continue holding it up as our god.

Or perhaps we are in a relationship outside of our marriage. We know that we are clearly warned in I Corinthians 6:18 to run from sexual immorality and yet we ignore the word of God and continue in our sin.

Before you say “Yes, but no one is perfect! We all sin!” I completely agree. We all mess up. But as Christians, we know our trust and faith are in the only One who died for us and who promises forgiveness when we confess our sins to Him.

Jesus became the Ultimate Sacrifice for our sins with His death on the cross. Resolve today, not to deliberately keep on sinning but to deliberately keep on turning to Him for forgiveness and renewal.


My Prayer for Today:

Father, thank you for your grace and forgiveness. I do not want to ever deliberately sin against you. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.





Reflection:

Can you recall a time in your life when you knew you were deliberately sinning but you didn’t repent?


Application:

Journal anything in your life that you think might be “deliberate sin.” Read through the Word and write Scripture verses that speak to each entry. Ask the Lord to forgive you and help you begin anew by His grace and mercy.


Power Verses:

Hebrews 10:26 (NIV) “If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left. . .”

II Peter 2:21 (NIV) “It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then to turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them.”

Ephesians 2:8 (NIV) “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God . . .”

(For more of Nancy Hughes' writing and information on how to buy her books, go to this link.)

Crowder College weekly activities report

(From Crowder College)

Academic Information

·         Enrollment is OPEN for Spring 2016. Be sure to make an appointment with your advisor to see what you need to take to finish your degree. Check out the courses available at:https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next

·         Fall 2015 Finals Week: December 7-13, 2015.

·         Fall 2015 Graduation ceremony will be held December 12, at 10am, in Bob Sneller Gymnasium.

Roughrider Student Activities

Roughrider Athletics

·         The Roughrider Women’s Basketball team is now 8-2 on the season. They will play at home Thursday, Dec. 3, 6pm vs North Arkansas and are on the road Dec. 5, 11, 12 & 17. They return home Jan. 2 vs. Redlands at 2pm. For a complete schedule go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/schedule

Campus Community Events

·         Crowder Art Students will have a fall art show Nov. 24 – Dec. 8, 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. An artist reception will be held Friday, Dec. 4, 5-7pm. For more information please email:CaseySmith@Crowder.edu

·         Crowder Theatre will present Charlotte’s Web, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10am & 2pm, in the Elsie Plaster Auditorium on the Neosho Campus.

·         Crowder Community Chorus will perform a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Sunday, Dec. 6, 7pm at the Neosho United Methodist Church. For more information contact Robert Ensor at:RobertEnsor@Crowder.edu or call 417-455-5634.

·         Friends of Lee Library’s Guest Speaker Series upcoming speakers:

o   Tom Higdon, local historian, will present on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 2015, 2-3:30 pm

·         Crowder Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 7 at 10am in Wright Conference Center.

·         Former Crowder President, Dr. Kent Farnsworth will hold a book talk and signing, Dec. 8, 5:30pm in the Longwell Museum inside the Elsie Plaster Community Center. The Wager by Allen Kent. Books, will be available for purchase with 50% of the proceeds donated to the Foundation. Signing starting at 5:30pm. Book talk will follow in the auditorium at 6pm. Find out more on his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AllenKentNovels/

·         Crowder Quill is accepting entries for the 2016 publication. Find entry forms and information at: http://crowderquill.com/

·         Crowder Employees are donating to the Neosho/Newton County Food Basket Drive. A friendly competition between Faculty, Professional & Classified staff resulted in 1,000 pounds of food last year. Donations for each association are accepted in the Neosho Bookstore, Nov. 30 – Dec. 8.

Final lineup for Joplin Christmas Parade posted

(From the City of Joplin)

More than 100 entries will line the street during the annual Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 1. Freeman Health System is the host for this year’s parade, which has the theme “The Music and Miracles of Christmas.” The final line-up of entries is posted, and can be viewed by clicking on the link at the end of this article.

Officials with Freeman have announced that the parade will begin promptly at 6 p.m. The parade route will be from 15th and Main Street through 3rd and Main Street, with the parade judges stationed at 8th and Main Street. Volunteers helping with the parade can be found throughout the route, and will be designated by the orange vests that they will be wearing.

Parking will not be allowed along Main Street, starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday to allow everyone a clear vantage point. Accessible parking will be available at 8th and Main Street.

At the end of the parade at 3rd and Main Street, organizers have asked parade participants to exit according to their category. All bands and school groups arriving on buses will exit to the east when they reach 3rd street. The rest of the entries will exit to the west on 3rd street.

The line-up order for entries can be found by clicking on the link at the end of this article. Line up for the Christmas Parade will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. between the blocks of 15th and 24th Streets on Main Street.

Sgt. Ryan West with the Joplin Police Department reminds residents about the street closures that occur prior and during the parade.

“We close Main Street as well as all intersections along the route for the parade from 26th Street to 3rd Street,” he said. “We encourage everyone to be extra cautious during this event. And if needing to cross Main Street, be sure to plan extra travel time in order to reach the far south or north end during the event.”

For line-up of Christmas parade entries....

Video- MSSU Lecture Series features author Nellie Bennett

Video- MSSU Music Department presents An Evening of Spanish Music

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests November 27-29

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Whitney M. Kell, 19, Wyandotte, Oklahoma
Lexus J. Weekly, 19, Seymour
Logan W. Rolfe, 24, Kansas City
Shawn D. Meyer, 43, Joplin
Erickson Paulis, 41, Corsicana, Texas
Victor R. Larios, 59, Springfield
Tory W. Chappell, 39, Everton
William C. Lee, 67, Joplin
Casey B. Boyle, 58, Kansas City
Bianca C. Luzan, 38, Lonoke, Arkansas
Dennis J. Kersey, 53, Jasper
Wayne C. Cline, 52, Milo

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Frederick B. Bucher vs. Abby L. Bucher
Janet M. Luna vs. Isreal Luna
Steven Swatosh vs. Dixie Swatosh

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Newton County Circuit Court:

Michael Eugene Smith vs. Mary Ann Smith
Eric J. Stufflebean vs. Chelsie D. Hayes
Rebecca Sue Shoemaker vs. Michael Lynn Shoemaker.

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Carol A. Steeves vs. Michael H. Steeves
Ramario Valencia vs. Amy V. Valencia

Trump arrested for leaving the scene of an accident

The Highway Patrol arrested Daniel K. Trump, 59, Joplin, 9:30 a.m. today on a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway, and driving while suspended.

Jasper man arrested for DWI, assault after three injured in head-on crash

A Jasper man was charged with driving while intoxicated and assault following a two-vehicle collision in which three people were injured 12:55 p.m. today on Highway 160 in Lamar Heights.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Ford F-150 driven by Dennis J. Kersey, 53, Jasper, entered Highway 160 from a private drive and struck a 2013 Kia driven by Jolene L. Mayfield, 41, St. Louis, head-on.

Mayfield and Kersey were treated for moderate injuries at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar. A passenger in the Mayfield vehicle, Jane E. Mayfield, 82, Lamar, was taken to Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, with serious injuries.

In addition to DWI and assault, Kersey was charged with careless and imprudent driving.

Update: Missing Joplin teen has been found

(From the Joplin Police Department)

(Update: Hunter Walling has been found and is safe. The previous news release is printed below.)

The Joplin Police Department is attempting to locate 16-year-old Hunter Walling.

Hunter left his residence in Joplin the night of 11/22/15. He has been reported as missing. 

Hunter is described as a white male, 5’08” tall and weighing 120 pounds. He has blue eyes and brown hair. 

Sarcoxie man charged with DWI following accident near Fidelity

A Sarcoxie man was charged with driving while intoxicated (drugs) following a one-vehicle accident 8:35 p.m. Thursday on Apple Road, one mile south of Fidelity.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Travis A. Berdine, 37, Sarcoxie, ran off the roadway and struck a culvert.

Berdine was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

In addition to DWI, Berdine was charged with no insurance, failure to register vehicle, and no seat belt.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests November 24-27

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Kristi A. Cantrell, 37, Marshfield
Travis A. Berdine, 37, Sarcoxie
Valeri J. Schwatz, 53, Sparta
Amanda J. Murphy, 26, Springfield
Gregory S. Todd, 53, Benton, Arkansas
William D. Ganmage, 24, Branson

Four injured in two-car crash on Coyote Drive

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash 4:30 p.m. today on Coyote Drive, one mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Chevrolet driven by Eugene V. Roberts, 58, Joplin, cross ed the center line and struck a 2013 Buick driven by Gregory K. Cobble, 56, Loma Linda, causing the Cobble vehicle to overturn.

Roberts was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Cobble and a passenger, Marcia R. Cobble, 82, Seneca, were treated for minor injuries, and another passenger, Huber E. Cobble, 85, Seneca, for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Motorcycle rider injured after crashing into rock

A Noel man was injured in a motorcycle accident 4 p.m. Wednesday on Route DD, one mile north of Noel.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Alexander W. Every, 27, went off the roadway and struck a large rock.

Every was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Colorado woman injured in accident near Liberal

A Colorado woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5 p.m. Wednesday on NW 160th Lane, five miles west of Liberal.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Esther Ortiz, driving a 1984 Honda XR200, rounded a corner, lost control, and overturned.

Ortiz was treated for minor injuries at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, Kansas.

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Joplin Christmas Parade grand marshals selected

(From Freeman Health System)

Freeman Health System is pleased to announce Kim Knight and Nancy Langley will serve as Grand Marshals of the 45th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade. Knight and Langley are the great-granddaughters of Freeman founder John W. Freeman. In 1925, Freeman Hospital opened its doors with a staff of 19 nurses and five physicians and surgeons. In the 90 years since, Freeman has grown to become a three-hospital health system and the largest employer in southwestern Missouri.

After a procession of emergency medical services vehicles, Knight and Langley will lead the Joplin Christmas Parade, followed by additional John W. Freeman family members and more than 100 parade entrants. The theme of this year’s parade is “The Music and Miracles of Christmas.” The parade will take place 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 1. The parade route starts at 15th and Main Streets and runs north to Third St.

Additionally, area children will have the chance to meet the big man in red. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is hosting a Santa Meet-and-Greet 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm Monday, November 30. The event will be held inside Fellowship Hall of Central Christian Center, 410 S. Virginia Ave. (use Main Street entrance). The cost is $5 per child and includes a picture with Santa and a special cookie and ornament to decorate. To purchase tickets for the 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm session, log on to tiny.cc/joplinsanta1. To purchase tickets for the 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm session, log on to tiny.cc/joplinsanta2. Tickets are also available at the door until sold out. All proceeds from the Joplin Christmas Parade and Santa Meet-and-Greet benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For more information, call 417.347.4624.

JPD detective nabs suspected shoplifters in Northpark Mall parking lot

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On November 24th , 2015 at 2:36 p.m. a detective with the Joplin Police Department was at the Northpark Mall, 101 North Range Line Road when he observed a vehicle traveling faster than normal, driving through the parking lot.

While observing the vehicle he noticed that it was not displaying any license plates. The detective stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver Terra R. Hackett 28 of Joplin, (pictured) and a passenger Danielle S. Mosby 28 of Joplin.

While conducting a consent search of the vehicle, officers discovered numerous items of clothing that still possessed the security tags to which Hackett and Mosby were unable to provide receipts.

After further investigation it was determined the two had stolen $1279.30 worth of merchandise from stores inside the mall.

Both Hackett and Mosby were arrested for Felony Stealing, a Class C Felony and transported to the Joplin City Jail. Charges for the offenses were forwarded to the Jasper County Prosecutors Office.

Joplin Police searching for missing teen

(From the Joplin Police Department)

(Update: Hunter Walling has been found and is safe.)

The Joplin Police Department is attempting to locate 16-year-old Hunter Walling.

Hunter left his residence in Joplin the night of 11/22/15. He has been reported as missing. 

Hunter is described as a white male, 5’08” tall and weighing 120 pounds. He has blue eyes and brown hair. His photo is attached. 

Anyone with knowledge of Hunter’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.

Joplin Police Department Arrests November 24-25

11/24/2015 0800
JOSE JAVIER LOPEZ
1326 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/24/2015 0800
LATASHA ANN ANDERSON
4395 Saginaw Rd Lot G JOPLIN, MO 64804
BF 29 303 E 3RD ST 250.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/24/2015 0902
BON SCOTT CONGLETON
WM 26 1732 E 32ND ST/S CONNECTICUT 0.00
1911 E 35th St JOPLIN, MO 64804 AVE
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/24/2015 1112
KAREN MCCOMB
3600 S Range Line Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
BF 50 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/24/2015 1250
CHANTELLE LORRAINE ARMFIELD
1310 W Austin WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 30 301 E 41ST ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/24/2015 1423
SEAN JESSIE BENDER
2517 S Arizona Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 32 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/24/2015 1452
MELODY ANN WOLFE
823 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 66 823 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
2 1 SAFE KEEP

11/24/2015 2215
AARON ALLEN HALLAM
143 S Oak DEERFIELD, MO 64741
WM 27 303 E 3RD ST 496.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

11/24/2015 2128
CODY BRENT NELSON
2502 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 27 2310 S MEADOW AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
 3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/24/2015 2215
FELIPE JR SANCHEZ
419 S Brownell Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 1101 S JACKSON AVE 180.00
1 1 OTHER CITY WARRANT

11/24/2015 2128
ABRIANA LYNN FERNEAU
7149 S E Night Hawk Lane RIVERTON, KS 66770
WF 23 2310 S MEADOW AVE 500.00
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/24/2015 2236 
MARCUS S WEAVER 
216 Hickory St JONESBORO, AR 72401 
WM 53 5431 S MAIN ST/RIVIERA DR 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

11/25/2015 0104
TYRELL DARONE HARBIN
1830 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 22 531 W JUNGE BLVD/S MOFFET AVE 671.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

11/25/2015 0100
ADAM DEVON WHITTINGTON
222 N Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 19 531 W JUNGE BLVD/S MOFFET AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR 3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/25/2015 0150
LISA ELLEN FREEMAN
727 1/2 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 48 727 S MURPHY AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

One arrested after SWAT team raid on Joplin apartment uncovers meth, marijuana

(From the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team)

The Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team served a Search Warrant on 11/24/15 at 1016 Connecticut Apartment #8 in Joplin with Joplin SWAT.

A 36 year old male from Joplin was arrested for possession with intent to distribute. ODET detectives seized 3.7 ounces of suspected meth,

One hundred fifteen grams of marijuana and assorted drug paraphernalia. Charges are currently pending with the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office.

Teen injured in accident near Diamond

A Wentworth teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 4:40 p.m. Tuesday on Beech Road, three miles north of Diamond.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Ford driven by Kaitlin M. Chambers, 16, Wentworth, swerved to avoid a deer, went off the right side of the roadway, and overturned.

Chambers was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin Police Department Arrests November 23-24

11/23/2015 0949
AMEE ILENE ADKINS
1805 Campbell Pwky, 7 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 42 1805 E CAMPBELL PKWY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/23/2015 1216
JOHN THOMAS STANLEY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 49 432 E 7TH ST/S GRAND AVE 250.00
1 1 VANDALISM

11/23/2015 1415
GEOFF TATE HAMILTON
10589 Norfolk Lane NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 23 303 E 3RD ST 346.50
1 1 COMMIT

11/23/2015 1500
RYAN J BANKS
4821 E Zora St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/23/2015 1500
STACY RENAE HOWARD
320 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 33 1104 S MURPHY BLVD 250.00
1 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

11/23/2015 1459
VERONICA REGINA GLASS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 34 100 E MERCY WAY 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

11/23/2015 1800
JONATHAN TYLER CAIN
N International Ave, 10 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 22 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

11/23/2015 1940
RAVEN LEANN GUDDE
1730 Gabriel Ave PARSONS, KS 67357
WF 23 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

11/23/2015 1912
NICOLLETTE ELIZABETH BROCK
501 S Wippoorwill Drive STRAFFORD, MO 65757
WF 28 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

 11/23/2015 2010
CHELSEA MARIE SIDENSTRICKER
1308 Robertson Ave CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 31 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/23/2015 2222
JEFFERY L BATES
815 W 4th St, 203 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 49 815- 203 W 4TH ST 0.00
1 1 HARASSMENT

11/23/2015 1816
JOSEPH RAY BLINZLER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 1301 W 2ND ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

11/23/2015 2130
DAVID RYAN CANNON
2535 Oak Ridge Extention NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 24 7331 N 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

11/23/2015 1918
LATOYA NICHOLE JONES
1423 E 26th Street JOPLIN, MO 64804
BF 30 3510- 101 E NEWMAN RD 120.00
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT

11/23/2015 2140
RONNELL DEANGELO FONDREN
5300 Courtney JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 28 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/23/2015 2221
EMILY ANN MCCRARY
758 S Parria Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 24 303 E 3RD ST 172.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/23/2015 2139
NATHAN JARROD ATWOOD
415 S Monroe Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 415 S MONROE AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COUNTY FELONY FTA WARRANT

11/23/2015 2300
DANIEL A HOLLIS
915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/23/2015 2335
GINA RUBALCABA
920 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 27 920 S PICHER AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/24/2015 0058 
GREGORY EUGENE THOMPSON
WM 28 331 W 17TH ST/S PEARL AVE 0.00 
1620 S Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

11/24/2015 0305
NICOLE LASHAY JONES
705 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 34 3006 S MCCLELLAND BLVD 500.00
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT
8 1 COMMIT
9 1 COMMIT

11/24/2015 0032
VERONICA LIN SIMS
1820 W 30th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 43 1905 W 32ND ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

Arkansas man injured in two-vehicle accident near Neosho

An Arkansas man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 3:40 p.m. Monday on U. S. 60 three miles west of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Hyundai Elantra driven by Sandra J. Erdmann, 68, Bella Vista, Arkansas, was slowing for a vehicle making a left turn when it was struck by a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Cassidy M. Watkins, 29, Seneca.

A passenger in the Erdmann vehicle, Wallace E. Erdmann, 83, Bella Vista, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Bella Vista.

Crowder Theatre presents "Charlotte's Web"

(From Crowder College)

The Crowder College Theatre department will present Charlotte’s Web, Saturday, December 5, in the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the Neosho campus. There will be a 10am and 2pm showing.

Tickets available at the door as follows: $5 for adults and $2 for children (age 12 and under). Adult admission may be FREE with a new children’s book donation to the Theatre department to support its “Bring A Book: Youth Literacy Campaign”.

Charlotte’s Web by Joseph Robinette has all the enchanting characters: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.”

Cast for the production includes:

WILBUR – Tyler Dallis (Exeter, MO)

CHARLOTTE – Colleen Byrn (Afton, OK)

FERN- Amara Christenson (Neosho Middle School)

NARRATOR/OLD SHEEP – Anna Jones (Nevada, MO)

TEMPLETON – Rodney Raap (Carthage, MO)

HOMER ZUCKERMAN – Zane Ambrosius (Carthage, MO)

EDITH ZUCKERMAN – Makenzie Schwalm (El Dorado Springs, MO)

JOHN ARABLE – Colton Engelhardt (Archie, MO)

GOOSE – Madison Baker (Joplin, MO)

LAMB – Sam Swanson (Neosho, MO)

The production is directed by NaTasha Davies, Crowder Theatre Instructor.

For more information please contact the Theatre Department at 417-455-5458.

Area students to attend Southern Media Showcase Day

(From Southern News Service)

More than 300 area high-school students will attend the 19th annual Southern Media Showcase Day on Thursday, Dec. 3, at Missouri Southern State University.

The event will begin at 9:15 a.m. in Webster Hall’s Corley Auditorium. Two Missouri Southern graduates will offer presentations – Alonzo Medcalf, a still photographer with KMOV-TV in St. Louis, and Noppadol Paothong, a still photographer working for the Missouri Department of Conservation.

More than 400 entries from students at 12 schools were received for the annual competition. Video and print categories will include writing, photography, design, music videos, news and sports. Students will view finalist entries before the awards presentation. Lunch will be provided in Connor Ballroom in Billingsly Student Center.

Schools sending students to the event include Joplin, Webb City, Southeast (Kansas), Springfield Catholic Schools, Columbus (Kansas), Lamar, Glendale (Springfield), Cassville, McAuley, Sarcoxie and Carthage.

The program is made possible in a large part by a grant received from the Ruth I. Koplin Foundation, as well as other financial supporters such as the Missouri Broadcasters Association and the Missouri Press Association. KOAM-TV plans to donate giveaway items for the students. On-campus support includes the Admissions office and Communication Department media outlets – KGCS, KXMS, Vivid and the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Play. concerts among holiday offerings at Missouri Southern

(From Southern News Service)

An original children’s play set in a toy store at Christmas, several music performances and a unique shopping experience are among the holiday offerings planned at Missouri Southern State University.

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A Boutique Bonanza will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center.

The festive shopping experience will feature local merchants offering a wide variety of holiday gifts. The event is open to alumni, faculty and staff, students and the community.

For more information, call 417-625-5466.

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The Southern Jazz Orchestra will present a Swingin’ Jazz Holiday Show at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Webster Hall’s Corley Auditorium.

Under the direction of Freddie Green, the jazz orchestra will perform selections sure to get the audience in the holiday spirit. Admission is free and open to the public.

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The sixth annual Seasonal Choral Flourish will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 812 S. Pearl Ave.

The free concert will feature performances by the Southern Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers and Jazz Unlimited, under the direction of Dr. David Sharlow.

The concert is free and open to the public.

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Southern Theatre and the Show-Me Celebration Company will present “Christmas at the Old Toy Store” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6, in Taylor Performing Arts Center.

Written and directed by Lyndall Burrow, it’s the story of a toymaker who can’t understand why no one wants to buy his toys, toys who wonder if they will ever find a home and a couple of robbers who think they’ve found a treasure trove of money.

Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. The box office will open Monday, Nov. 30. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For reservations, call 417-625-3190 or visit http://www.mssu.edu/ticket-office.

The cast includes: Jamie Strong, Alma, Ark.; Sean Botts, Baxter Springs, Kan.; Cameron Lopez, Neodesha, Kan.; Valerie Stockton, Newton, Kan.; Chelsea Skaggs, Olathe, Kan.; Joshua Lee Pruss, Carthage; Jolene Jenkins, Goodman; Kyle Jacobs, Houston; Zach Bradlee, Kelsey Hale, Christy Hernandez, Sydney Holtsman and Mollie Sanders, Joplin; Macy Swink, Noel.

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The Southern Wind Ensemble will present their winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Taylor Performing Arts Center.

The wind ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Rick Espinosa. The concert is free and open to the public.

Route, parking outlined for Joplin Christmas Parade

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin reminds citizens that the annual Christmas Parade is set for Tuesday, December 1. Freeman Health System is the host for this year’s parade, which has the theme “The Music and Miracles of Christmas.”

Officials with Freeman have announced that the parade will begin promptly at 6 p.m. The parade route will be from 15th and Main Street through 3rd and Main Street, with the parade judges stationed at 8th and Main Street. Volunteers helping with the parade can be found throughout the route, and will be designated by the orange vests that they will be wearing.

Parking will not be allowed along Main Street, starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday to allow everyone a clear vantage point. Accessible parking will be available at 8th and Main Street.

At the end of the parade at 3rd and Main Street, organizers have asked parade participants to exit according to their category. All bands and school groups arriving on buses will exit to the east when they reach 3rd street. The rest of the entries will exit to the west on 3rd street.

The line-up order for entries can be found by clicking on the link at the end of this article. Line up for the Christmas Parade will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. between the blocks of 15th and 24th Streets on Main Street.

Sgt. Ryan West with the Joplin Police Department reminds residents about the street closures that occur prior and during the parade.

“We close Main Street as well as all intersections along the route for the parade from 26th Street to 3rd Street,” he said. “We encourage everyone to be extra cautious during this event. And if needing to cross Main Street, be sure to plan extra travel time in order to reach the far south or north end during the event.”

For line-up of Christmas parade entries....

Lego masterpieces to be created during MSSU gallery event

(From Southern News Service)

“Masterpiece in a Day: LegoLand” will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Spiva Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University.

Open to all ages, participants will design a plan for their creation and then be given a set amount of time to bring it to life with Legos. Once the projects are completed, judges will determine who has created the best “masterpiece.” Prizes will be awarded.

“We wanted to find a way to get families and kids into the gallery,” said Christine Bentley, associate professor of art and gallery director. “I was watching a documentary about Legos on Netflix and thought a competition would be fun.”

Bentley contacted Lego about the event and the company donated the building bricks for use during the competition.

There is a $5 fee to participate, and about 30 spots will be open. To RSVP, email Bentley at Bentley-C@mssu.edu by Thursday, Dec. 3.

A spring “Masterpiece in a Day” – designed as a plein air painting competition – will be offered next semester.

Attorney general warns of fake IRS calls in 417 area

(From Attorney General Chris Koster)

Attorney General Chris Koster today warned Missouri consumers of a possible telephone scam in which the caller pretends to be from the Internal Revenue Service and requests immediate payment. The Attorney General’s Office has received approximately 200 telephone calls today from consumers in the 417 area code in and around Springfield, Missouri, regarding these fake calls. 

Consumers indicated they either received a live caller or a message indicating the caller is from the IRS, there is a pending lawsuit against the consumer for back taxes, and the consumer will be arrested or face further legal action if he or she does not pay immediately. Alternatively, some consumers reported receiving calls promising them a tax refund that could be paid only after giving the caller the consumer’s banking or other financial information. The threat of legal action or arrest and the refund promise are both fake, designed to extract the consumer’s private information to be exploited by the caller. 

Koster warns consumers that the IRS does not: 

• Call taxpayers to demand immediate payment.Nor will the IRS call about taxes owed without first mailing the taxpayer a bill.
• Demand payment of taxes without giving the taxpayer an opportunity to question or appeal the amount owed.
• Threaten to have local police or other law enforcement arrest individuals for non-payment of taxes.

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money, the Attorney General’s Office recommends: 

• If you know you do not owe federal taxes or have no reason to believe that you do, report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, or TIGTA, at 800-366-4484 or at www.tigta.gov.
• If you know you owe federal taxes or think you might owe them, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 to talk about payment options.
• If you believe you have been the target or victim of a phone scam, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-392-8222 or file a complaint online.

MSSU international students prepare for Thanksgiving

(From Southern News Service)

All over America, students look forward to returning home to see family members, relax and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.

For 22-year-old Sun Pei Hsuan, a senior taking classes in International Business at Missouri Southern State University, Thanksgiving will be something new.

“I am happy to spend Thanksgiving in America because it is a traditional holiday,” says Sun (who also goes by “Alina”). “I have only seen Thanksgiving in movies. I am here because I want to experience American culture and want to learn more about things like Thanksgiving.”

Sun arrived in America for the first time in August. Her home is Kaohsiung City in Taiwan, an island about 180 kilometers east of mainland China. She attended Providence University, a Roman Catholic university in Taiwan about twice the size of Missouri Southern.

This year, she plans to enjoy Thanksgiving at the home of Kelly and Cheryl Holyfield of Joplin, the “friendship family” of her friend Jenny Krüger, a Missouri Southern student from Bremen, Germany.

Friendship families provide a home-like atmosphere for international students on a volunteer basis.

“We hope most of our international students will spend the holiday with their friendship families,” says Laura Zaidarhzauva, international admissions coordinator at Missouri Southern. “The families are people interested in working with international students. In most cases, they have an understanding of what it’s like to be overseas. They may have spent time themselves as students in another country or worked abroad.”

Cheryl Holyfield says her family also offered to host students who didn't have holiday plans last year.

“We ended up having four internationals who spent the day with us,” she says. “We had a great time meeting them and celebrating Thanksgiving.”

Holyfield says she invited Krüger to come to this year’s Thanksgiving dinner and bring any of her friends who don’t have plans.

“I don’t know how many students we will have this year yet, but it is always enjoyable to get to know them,” she says.

Sun admits that most of what she knows about Thanksgiving up to now has come from what she has learned in school or seen in the movies.

“I know there is a lot of turkey, a lot of families coming together to celebrate,” she says.

She says the closest thing to something like Thanksgiving in Taiwan would be the celebration of the Lunar New Year.

“We celebrate on December 31,” she says. “Everyone will ring in the year with lots of food and celebration.”

She says dumplings are usually on every table, as well as potatoes and a meat dish. Broccoli is prepared and served to symbolize prosperity, a Taiwanese custom.

Sun plans to return to Taiwan either at the end of the year or, possibly, in May if she finds an internship for the spring. After she returns home, she will do what graduating seniors do all over the world.

“I need to work,” she says with a laugh. “Definitely, I will need to find a job.”

Joplin leaf pickup program begins November 30

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin will begin the annual leaf pick up program on Monday, November 30. To address all areas of Joplin, the City utilizes two crews which start in outlying areas and work their way toward the center of Joplin.

A crew from the Street Department will start in the northeast section of town (Royal Heights/College View Addition areas) and another crew will start in the Silver Creek/Highlands/Woodland Hills area. The Parks Department crew will start south of 32nd Street and west of Main Street. Crews will work toward the middle of town to complete the program. Weather permitting, this collection could take over one month.

Residents are reminded not to bag their leaves, but rather rake them to the curb. No tree limbs, brush or rocks should be included in the piles, please. The City asks that residents DO NOT rake leaves into the street, as they may clog the storm drains, and it could cause the City’s street sweeping truck to bypass that area. Please do not place leaf piles over water meters (manhole covers). Doing so may cause Missouri-American Water to estimate your water usage, instead of recording the exact amount for billing purposes.

For residents who wish to dispose of leaves now, bring them to the Joplin Compost Facility next to the Turkey Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant at 3457 Eddy Lane, which is west of the intersection of Eddy and North Peace Church Avenue. No brush, tree limbs, bags, or trash, please.

An alternative to leaf disposal is home composting. To create compost, simply put leaves, grass, and meat-free kitchen scraps in your compost bin. Keep it moist, and stir the mixture to speed up the decomposition process, and then harvest the finished compost from the bottom of the bin. Finished compost should be available in approximately two seasons and produces a free organic fertilizer.

Mary Anne Phillips, the City’s Recycling Coordinator, encourages the use of compost instead of non-organic fertilizers and chemicals on lawns and gardens. Compost can be tilled into the soil thus making the plants healthy and less susceptible to diseases and insects, which reduces the need for chemicals. Run off of chemical based fertilizers and pesticides can harm our water bodies.

The easiest alternative to leaf disposal is to rake the leaves onto the lawn and run over them with a mulching lawnmower!

Not-so-earth-friendly alternatives for leaf disposal include setting out bagged leaves for the regular weekly trash service or burning the leaves. In order to burn, citizens need to obtain a Burn Permit from any of the Fire Stations in the City or at the City’s Finance Department at City Hall. The permit costs $5 and is good for three consecutive days.

The Permits are available at the Fire Stations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven day per week. Please note there may be times when firefighters are not at the station to issue permits, due to the nature of their job. Fire Stations will only be able to accept payment by check or money order.
The Finance Department, located on the third floor of City Hall, 602 South Main, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The City Hall location will accept cash, check, debit, money order, or credit card payments for burn permits. Please note that City Hall will be closed November 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

No matter where the permit is obtained, residents must still inquire with the Joplin Fire Department about weather conditions and if burning is allowed on each day. Residents can obtain this information by calling 623-0403.

For more information about leaf pick-up call 624-0820 Ext. 501, or the Parks Department at 624-6937. For more information about burn permits and rules, contact the Joplin Fire Department at 623-0403, go to www.joplinmofire.org, or call the Finance Department at 624-0820 Extension 241.

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

11/20/2015 0940
AARON NEIL WILLHITE
1702 S Pearl Ave, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 33 1050 S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT

11/20/2015 1100
BRIAN DAVID ELTON
910 Monroe Cir, 9 CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WM 36 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/20/2015 1345
DAVID LEE FISHER
3605 Belle Center Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 231 W 8TH ST/S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/20/2015 1422
EDWARD CHRISTOPHER KLIEMAN
1727 S Connor Ave, A JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 21 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/20/2015 1900
JOHN RUSSELL EDGE
721 S Roosevelt Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 1649 W 20TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 0.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION
2 1 LITTERING

11/20/2015 2015
TROY BAILEY FRENCH
2925 S Park Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 2925 S PARK AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/20/2015 2100
JOHN TYLER GOSWICK
2701 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/20/2015 2215
MARQUIS AARON SAUNDERS
201 E Hannum CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
BM 17 2800 E 24TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/20/2015 2215
KENNETH RAY DAME Jr
73919 W Belle Center Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 23 906 S MISSOURI AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

11/21/2015 0030
ETHAN EARL PECK
3526 E Linwood Dr SPRINGFIELD, MO 65809
WM 26 01 32ND ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/21/2015 0130
KADEN COLE SCHRADER
100 Hillcrest Drive SENECA, MO 64865
WM 21 1800 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/21/2015 1330
DANIEL L GALLAGHER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 19 301 S GENEVA AVE 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

11/21/2015 2100
SHELDON MICHAEL HUNT
581 E 498 Circle PRYOR, OK 74361
WM 32 303 E 3RD ST 353.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

11/21/2015 2100
BLAKE MICHAEL HICKMAN
2238 S Ozark Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 31 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

11/21/2015 2110
JESSICA ANNE SMITH
504 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 40 504 S CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 MISUSE 911 SYSTEM

11/21/2015 2330
STEVEN EARL MARTIN
1816 Joplin St GALENA, KS 66739
WM 28 0000 32ND ST / SCHIFFERDEKCER 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/22/2015 0019
BRITTANY JEWEL ELLIS
1201 Center St SARCOXIE, MO 64862
WF 17 1333 E 4TH ST/S COMINGO AVE 0.00
1 1 FAIL TO STOP ON A STEADY RED SIGNAL
2 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

11/22/2015 0130
AUGUSTUS CALEB WRIGHT ST CLAIR
14.5 W 1st Street JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 303 W 3RD ST 278.50
1 1 COMMIT

11/22/2015 0019
JESSE L ALBRIGHT
2826 S Jamestown Cir JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 20 1333 E 4TH ST/S COMINGO AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/22/2015 0145
TREVOHN MICHAEL SIMMONS
7712 Ellington ST. LOUIS, MO 63121
BM 20 3510 E NEWMAN RD 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

11/22/2015 0145
DEANDRE JERMAINE REECE
1007 N International Ave, 356 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 23 3510 E NEWMAN RD 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

11/22/2015 0153 
KURRY RICHARD MERTENS 
303 Joplin CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 
WM 22 2315 W 7TH ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

11/22/2015 0145
ASHLEY MONICE LOGAN
2122 W 71st St CHICAGO, IL 60636
BF 19 3510 E NEWMAN RD 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

11/22/2015 0430
KYLE JAMES DAVENPORT
2208 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 19 2208 S BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

11/22/2015 0650
FREDDIE R PHILLIPS
1102 S Connecticut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 59 100 E MERCY WAY 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/22/2015 1250
GARY ALLEN FLIPPO
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO
531 S MURPHY BLVD/S MINNESOTA AVE
WM 69 250.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

11/22/2015 1335
TASHA DAWN GRUVER
2930 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 30 749 W E ST/N JACKSON AVE 175.00
1 1 COMMIT

11/22/2015 1354
KRISTIN DAWN KILLION
1713 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 27 1713 S PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

11/22/2015 1934
BILLIE DANIELLE PURDUM
607 W Magnolia St CHEROKEE, KS 66724
WF 25 100 E MERCY WAY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/22/2015 1845
EMILY MEGAN WILSON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 25 2801- BLK E NEWMAN RD 228.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS

11/22/2015 2120
BRENTON SCOTT ROBINSON
517 N College NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/23/2015 0055
DAVID WAYNE HARMS Jr
1700 W 30th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 32 1700 W 30TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/23/2015 0100
DANIEL W OWENS
 Homeless
WM 28 2950- BLK E 24TH ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

11/23/2015 0642
SARA LEE SALE
1817 S Rex Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 61 101 S MAIN ST 250.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS
2 1 EXCESSIVE NOISE
3 1 PROHIBITED CONDUCT GENERALLY- COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMNETS
4 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

Armed robbery reported at Northpark Mall

(From the Joplin Police Department)

November 21, 2015

Strong Armed Robbery at Northpark Mall, 101 N. Rangeline Rd.

At 1343 hours, Joplin Police Officers responded to a report of a robbery at Northpark Mall.

The victim reported that while exiting her vehicle, she was approached by a white male and assaulted by being shoved up against her vehicle. The suspect then stole the victim’s purse, and fled the area to the southeast from the mall, in a dark tan colored vehicle.

The victim received minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The suspect is described as a white male slender build, about 5 feet 9 inches to about 6 feet tall.

The suspect vehicle was described as a dark tan four door car, possibly a Chevrolet Malibu or Impala.

Woman injured in two-vehicle accident near Carl Junction

A Kansas woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 1:55 p.m. Sunday on Highway 171, one mile north of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1994 Jeep Wrangler driven by Juddson K. Furry, 16, Carl Junction, failed to yield at a stop sign and struck a 2014 Chrysler 300 driven by Blake K. St. Clair, 28, Cherokee, Kansas.

A passenger in the St. Clair vehicle, Billie D. Purdom, 25, Cherokee, Kansas, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Teen, three-year-old injured in one-vehicle accident

Two people were injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:45 a.m. today on Highway 76, five miles north of Highway 43 in McDonald County.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Chevrolet truck driven by Kaylin R. Zimmerman, 19, Southwest City, ran off the roadway and struck an embankment.

Zimmerman and a passenger, Lilly K. Clark, 3, Southwest City, were treated for minor injuries at the Grove Hospital.

Four injured in two-vehicle collision near Longview

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 7:20 p.m. Sunday on Highway 76, one mile south of Longview.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Dodge Ram driven by Dana W. Bland, 57, Purdy, was making a left turn northbound from a private drive onto MO 76 and struck a 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by Dalton S. Woods, 18, Anderson.

Bland was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Cassville. Woods and two passengers in the Bland vehicle, Daynaira D. Harlan, 19, Golden, and Brett E. Meek, 20, Purdy, were treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests November 22-23

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Robin S. Broyles, 40, Springfield
Joel V. Merenghi, 21, Republic

Nancy Hughes devotional: The Bitterness Root

Key Scripture:

“See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:15 (NIV)


Devotion:

She didn’t realize that I happened to turn and look back at her at the exact moment that she was making fun of me, but I did. And it hurt.

I was leading music for a church service and had some ideas about making the worship time a bit livelier. I had suggested a couple of changes and hoped that my enthusiasm would transfer to the entire group of singers and musicians.

But when I glanced back at a member of my team, she was laughing and mimicking my encouragement in a high-pitched voice while she walked in a swaggering gait toward the other members.

I quickly turned away but my heart sank. Immediately I began to question myself: Did I appear like that to the other members of our worship team? Did they think the same thing about me? Although I didn’t see it, were they secretly laughing at my attempt to lead the team? Did I look and sound foolish?

My thoughts switched to her. Why did she make fun of me like that? Did she mean it as a joke or was there another reason?

Then something started to build from deep within: the hurt and humiliation I felt were immediately fueled by anger that a sister in Christ would treat another in that way. And a tiny seed of bitterness began to grow in my heart.

Oh how I wish I could tell you that I immediately forgave her and everything was fine. But that would not be the truth. I could have forgiven her immediately, but honestly, I just didn’t want to. Instead, every time I saw her I felt the bitterness root dig a little deeper in my heart as it crowded out the mercy, grace and forgiveness that the Lord had extended to me.

Today’s Key Scripture in Hebrews 12:15 says “See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”

I had done exactly what the writer of Hebrews had warned me NOT to do. I allowed that bitter root to grow AND I had watered it with my attitude of “She doesn’t deserve to be forgiven!” I had completely forgotten that I do not deserve God’s forgiveness or His mercy and grace that He has extended to me.

It was months before I acknowledged that I could no longer carry the weight of bitterness and unforgiveness and I allowed the Lord full control of my heart.

Was it painful? Yes. Pulling that root of bitterness out of my heart took strength that could only come from the Lord.

I forgave and the Lord forgave me. I extended grace and received grace from my Father. Take that, bitter root!


My Prayer for Today:

Father, help me to forgive and offer grace, as you have done for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.


Reflection:

Has there ever been a time when someone hurt you and you felt you just could not forgive her for what she did or said?


Application:
Meditate on today’s power verses and ask the Lord to give you an attitude of forgiveness and grace as you choose to forgive today.


Power Verses:

Hebrews 12:15 (NIV) “See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”

Colossians 3:13 (NIV) “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.”

(For more writing by Nancy Hughes, and information about her and her books check out her website at this link.)

Crowder College Community Chorus to perform

(From Crowder College)

A Christmas service of “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” will be presented this Advent season by the Crowder College Community Chorus, Sunday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Neosho.

“A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” is a traditional service of music and scriptural readings modeled on a long-standing traditional service of King’s College in Cambridge, England. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call 417-455-5634.

December 10 public meeting set for East Newton bond issue proposal

(From East Newton R-6 School District)

As part of the continued efforts in keeping the patrons informed, the East Newton R-VI Schools administration will provide monthly information concerning Board meetings.

A recap of the November, 2015 regular meetings is as follows:

Recognitions: Patriot Pride Award – Chloe Ferguson, student at

Triway and Amy Tanner patron from Granby (Shown in photos with board member Terry Clarkson

Public Comments: None

The Board approved the Consent Agenda, including the previous month Board minute and monthly bills, Substitute teacher list, RFQ for Architecture, and Surplus Property.

Program Evaluations: Early Childhood Special Education Program, and Career Education was postponed until December.

Reports:

Financial Report

Enrollment & Attendance for the end of October. Enrollment was 1,364 K-12. Triway campus with 379, Granby campus with 513, and the High School with 472. Overall attendance percentage was 94.9

District and Building APR

National FFA Convention (recap) was postponed until December

Under Old Business, the Board discussed the 1st reading of MSBA policy updates. The Board discussed the options for an April “no tax increase” bond issue. The Board wanted to hold a community meeting in December to let patrons give input on what they would like to see for projects. Approximately $4 million will be generated by the “no tax increase” bond issue. The meeting will be held on December 10 at 7:00 PM at the high school cafeteria.

Last under old business was a discussion regarding the high school campus being connected to the Newton County PW District with regards to their upgrades from the passage of their November Bond Issue.

In respect to New Business, the Board approved postponing the selection of the John T. Belcher Scholarship applicant until December. The Board approved the filing dates for Board candidates with respect to the April Board election. Opening dates for filing is December 15 to January 19. Filing will take place on dates the central office is open. The Board approved Bill Kirby as Homeless Liaison and Darren Cook as Migrant/ELL coordinator. The Board approved the school audit and then approved a new Budget amendment. Last on the agenda was to discuss a better way to handle public comments on the agenda in case we have a patron wishing to speak.

The Board then went into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021: Paragraph 3 Employees


The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday December 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Central Office.

For Questions regarding the Board meeting you may call Central Office 417-472-6231 or email Todd
McCrackin mccrackint@mail.enr6.k12.mo.us

Crowder College weekly update

(From Crowder College)

Academic Information

·         Open enrollment for Spring begins Nov. 23. Be sure to make an appointment with your advisor to see what you need to take to finish your degree. Check out the courses available at: https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next

·         Fall 2015 Finals Week: December 7-13, 2015.

·         Fall 2015 Graduation ceremony will be held December 12, at 10am, in Bob Sneller Gymnasium.

Roughrider Student Activities

·         Giving Tree Angels will be available for adoption starting Nov. 17. Gifts will be due by December 4 in Fireside Room by Friday, Dec. 4. For information please contact the Campus Life Office at 417-455-5644.

Roughrider Athletics

·         The Roughrider Women’s Basketball team is now 8-1 on the season. They will play at home Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 6pm vs Coffeyville. For a complete schedule go to:http://crowderathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/schedule

Campus Community Events

·       Josh & Casey (Stueber) Smith are featured artists for the Month of November by the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce & the Neosho Art Council.  Josh will be displaying his 2D Fine art pieces and Casey will be displaying her 3D art pieces.  Both Josh & Casey work in the Art Department at Crowder College. 
For more information, contact the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce at 451-1925 or info@neoshocc.com

·         Crowder Art Students will have a fall art show Nov. 24 – Dec. 4, 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. An artist reception will be held Friday, Dec. 4, 5-7pm. For more information please email: CaseySmith@Crowder.edu

·         Crowder Theatre will present Charlotte’s Web, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10am & 2pm, in the Elsie Plaster Auditorium on the Neosho Campus.

·         Crowder Community Chorus will perform a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Sunday, Dec. 6, 7pm at the Neosho United Methodist Church. For more information contact Robert Ensor at: RobertEnsor@Crowder.edu or call 417-455-5634.

·         Friends of Lee Library’s Guest Speaker Series upcoming speakers:

o   Tom Higdon, local historian, will present on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 2015, 2-3:30 pm

·         Crowder Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 7 at 10am in Wright Conference Center.

Foundation Events

·         The 13^th Annual Festival of Wreaths set a record $121,000! This is the largest fundraiser for scholarships. For more information call 417-455-5646.