Friday, March 31, 2017

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Marlene L. Pybas vs. Shawn A. Pybas
Barbara A. Patrick vs. Dale L. Patrick
Steven C. Goodman vs. Amber K. Peterson
Leeanna M. Penn vs. Michael A. Penn
Mary C. Owens vs Jason T. Owens
Zack M. Manns vs. Ashli R. Manns
Patrick Curry vs. Rebecca Curry
Kylie Lewis vs. Ethan Lewis

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Robin Holmes vs. Jeffery H. Mulford
Tamra D. Milne-Jones vs. Caleb Milne-Jones
Erica L. Richardson vs. Michael E. Richardson
Justin L. House vs. Amanda S. House
James D. McDaniel vs. Leslie R. McDaniel


Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Megan B. VanGilder vs. Andy R. VanGilder
Andy R. VanGilder vs. Megan B. VanGilder


Noel man charged with DWI following accident on Big Sugar Creek Road

A Noel man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 1 a.m. today on Big Sugar Creek Road, seven miles east of Pineville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Austin T. Honnicutt, 23, Noel, lost control on a curve, ran off the roadway and overturned.

Hunnicutt, who was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, was also charged with careless and imprudent driving.

One-year-old injured in accident near Pineville

A one-year-old was injured in a one-vehicle accident 2 a.m. today on Highway 90, five miles east of Pineville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Ford Taurus had run out of gas and was being pushed down a driveway when the vehicle went out of control and struck a mobile home.

Cora Newton, 1. Seligman, a passenger, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests March 29-31

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

Terry A. Wilson, 45, Miami, Oklahoma
Austin T. Hunnicutt, 23, Noel
Brandon K. Wert, 30, Tunas
Eric E. Royer, 41, Seligman
Ricky D. Hedgepath, 50, Galena
David D. Harter, 31, Joplin

Workshop for Farmers Market vendors planned in Webb City

(From University of Missouri Extension)

A local foods workshop to help farmer's markets vendors increase sales is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Webb City Public Library.

The session gives farmers market vendors information on how to market their produce and increase sales. University of Missouri Extension specialists will tell how to display produce to attract customers. They also will talk about why signs, pamphlets and other marketing tools are important.

MU Extension horticulture specialist Robert Balek says vendors will learn how to follow health regulations when giving samples of their products.

"We know that sampling at the market can increase sales and customer loyalty, but it must be done right to protect the vendors and their customers," Balek says.

Vendors will learn proper food storage and handling methods. Farmers market vendors must follow Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services regulations and county health codes.

Balek worked with vendors last year and says they saw increased sales.

USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program provided multi-year grant funds for the program.

Last year, MU Extension nutrition specialists, nutrition associates and horticulturists gave demonstrations at Chillicothe, Lawson, St. Joseph, Maryville, Hillsboro, De Soto, Raytown, Belton, Unionville, Kirksville, Harrisonville, Nevada, Webb City, Memphis, Parkville and Gladstone.

The Webb City Public Library is at 101 S. Liberty St., Webb City. Contact Balek at balekr@missouri.edu or 417-358-2158, or Eileen Nichols at 417-483-8139. Balek suggests reservations.







Webb City Farmers Market sponsors the free event.

Missouri Southern Foundation dinner to honor scholarship recipients, donors

(From Southern News Service)

Joplin, MO – A reception honoring 2017 Missouri Southern Foundation scholarship recipients and donors will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, April 10, in the Billingsly Student Center ballroom at Missouri Southern State University.

The event will allow scholarship recipients to interact with the donors who have helped make an education at Missouri Southern possible. Scholarship donors are thanked each year with letters from the student recipients, but this event also gives donors a chance to meet many of the students they have helped in person.

“We feel extremely honored to have the chance to bring these supporters and students together on a single evening to meet one another,” said Kevin Greim, associate vice president of Development. “Scholarships are a critical component in helping our diverse student population manage the cost of a college education.”

Foundation scholarships come from private individuals, clubs, foundations, memorials and local organizations. Each donor has established the scholarship and has helped to determine the eligibility criteria. MSSU Foundation scholarships totaling nearly $850,000 were awarded to more than 450 students in the 2016-17 academic year.

To discuss establishing a scholarship to benefit MSSU students, please call 417-625-3104.

To be eligible to receive a Missouri Southern Foundation scholarship, students must apply through the Office of Financial Aid or online atwww.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/.

For questions pertaining to the scholarship reception, call 417-625-9696.

Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards Dinner set for April 6

(From Southern News Service)

The Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in Billingsly Student Center’s Connor Ballroom at Missouri Southern State University.

The annual awards, which are presented by the Department of Communication, honor media professionals who have made a regional impact throughout their careers. The 2017 recipients are Bob Capps and Bob Mitchell, with the Legacy Award going to Ron Robson, Sr.
“The Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards were established in 2006 by Missouri Southern’s Department of Communication,” said Judy Stiles, general manager of KGCS-TV. “The awards recognize those who have shown the highest level of professionalism and integrity during their careers. 
“Throughout those years, we have honored 22 individuals. This year’s group of honorees continue the tradition of having careers that have had positive impacts on regional media.”
Bob Capps
Bob Capps had a career in radio and television that spanned more than 50 years.
He graduated from Carthage High School in 1952 and worked at the Carthage radio station, later attending Joplin Junior College. He worked at KOAM-TV as one of the first news anchors at that station.

In 1954, he attended the University of Denver and worked for KOA radio. He served with U.S. Navy and Armed Forces Radio, including work in Cuba prior to the Cuban revolution. His career then took him to locations around the country. 

Capps served as news director at WISH Radio in Indianapolis, and at WWDC and WTOP radio stations in Washington, D.C.  He worked for national radio networks ABC and NBC in New York in the late 1970s. He was also news director at WPAT radio in Patterson, N.J.

In 1983, he returned to the Joplin area and worked for KOAM-TV. He served as Jasper County Eastern District Commissioner from 1985-88 and also worked for Leggett & Platt in Carthage.

He returned to radio work at KKOW radio in Pittsburg from 1991-2002. During that time, he was recognized with an award from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters.

Bob Mitchell

Bob Mitchell has been involved in the newspaper business in Cassville, Mo., for more than 50 years. He served as owner, editor, and publisher of the Cassville Democratand in his retirement continues to write a weekly column.

His journalism career began while in the U.S. Navy, attending Navy journalism and public relations schools. After his years of military service, he returned to Cassville to help with the newspaper, which his family started in 1871. During the years he lead the paper, he adjusted to industry changes, including switching to offset printing in the 1960s.

His work stressed the importance of community newspapers, and he was active in the Missouri Press Association. Mitchell was very involved in the Cassville community, including work with the Cassville Industrial Development Corporation, Rotary and Chamber of Commerce.

He sold the Cassville Democrat in 1995 but remains active with writing and in the community.

Legacy Award: Ron Robson, Sr.
Ron Robson, Sr. had a broadcast career in the Joplin region that spanned more than 25 years in the early days of regional media.

He was born in 1911 in Pittsburg, Kan., and graduated from Kansas State Teachers College in 1933. He taught and worked as a high school coach in the region.

His media career began in 1950 when he was hired to work for KSWM Radio to do play-by-play for football games. He moved to television at the station, which became KODE-TV.

Robson held several positions at the station, including newscaster, operations manager and news director. As a newscaster, he presented three newscasts a day, including live commercials. He hosted the interview program “For Your Information,” which featured guests such as Missouri Gov. Warren Hearnes, Joplin actor Robert Cummings and then-actor Ronald Reagan.
He became the first full-time Public Information Director at Missouri Southern State College in 1970. His highlights at Southern included covering the 1972 national football championship. After retiring from that position in 1976, he continued work at MSSC as Sports Information Director until retirement in the early 1980s.

Robson was active in the Joplin community, serving with organizations such as the Kiwanis Club and Boy Scouts, and as a member of the Joplin School Board. Known as a devoted family man, he passed away in 1998 at the age of 86.

MSSU activities for week of April 3

(From Southern News Service)

A variety of activities are planned at Missouri Southern State University during the week of April 3, including the annual Career Fair, an anniversary celebration for the Small Business & Technology Development Center and a Veterans Summit.

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Missouri Southern will host the annual Spring Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

Representatives from more than 100 businesses and organizations have registered to meet and recruit MSSU students and alumni. Full-time, part-time, volunteer and internship opportunities will be available.

“The Career Fair is a chance for our students and alumni to network with hiring managers and others to find out about positions that are available,” said Alex Gandy, director of Career Services. “The chance to meet face to face with employers is extremely valuable, and we look forward to helping members of the Lion community take the next step in their professional careers.”

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The Small Business & Technology Development Center at Missouri Southern will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting at 3 p.m. Friday, April 7, outside of Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall.

The center works to improve the lives of people and the competitiveness of Southwest Missouri businesses through research-based education and technical assistance.

The university center was established in April 1987 and is housed in Robert W. Plaster School of Business. The center also hosts an office of the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, an affiliated organization that assists veteran- and woman-owned, small, disadvantaged and other firms obtain federal, state and local government contracts.

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The 2017 Veterans Summit will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, in Plaster Hall’s Cornell Auditorium.

The event is for veterans how own businesses or are interested in starting a business. It will help them to identify the key issues and opportunities facing small businesses, and to encourage them to network and develop strategies to enhance growth and success. Rep. Charlie Davis, a business owner and chair of the Missouri House of Representatives’ Veterans Committee, will be on hand, as well as veteran business owners and representatives from veteran business service organizations.

The summit is by the SBTDC in conjunction with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Joseph Newman Innovation Center. The event is free to veterans, military personnel and their spouses. To register, visit http://bit.ly/veterans-summit.

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Other events planned at Missouri Southern next week include a piano concert, the annual MOSO Talent Show and the World Music & Cuisine Festival.

Monday, April 3

Pianist Yingying Su: 7:30 p.m., Corley Auditorium. The performance by the guest pianist is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 4

Spirit Bingo: 12:20 p.m., Lions Den. Students will play for the chance to win prizes courtesy of the Campus Activities Board.

Predicting Cash Needs: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Plaster Hall. Attendees will learn to estimate futures sources and uses of cash and to make more informed decisions. Presented by the Small Business & Technology Development Center, the cost is $69 per person. Details: 417-625-3128.

Wednesday, April 5

Spring Career Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

Perception is Reality: 3 to 4 p.m., Plaster Hall. Participants in the SBTDC workshop will learn the basics of media and public relations. Free.

MOSO Talent Show: 7 p.m., Taylor Performing Arts Center. Comedian Brent Pella will host the annual event, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.

Thursday, April 6

Starting a Small Business – The First Steps: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Plaster Hall. Participants will have an opportunity to assess their business idea, discuss legal requirements, marketing strategies and more. Cost is $29 per business. Details: 417-625-3128.

“A Dog’s Purpose”: 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., Phelps Theater in Billingsly Student Center. The movie is presented by CAB. Free for the campus community.

Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards Dinner: 6 p.m., Connor Ballroom in BSC. The 2017 recipients are Bob Capps and Bob Mitchell. The Legacy Award will honor Ron Robson, Sr.

Friday, April 7

SBTDC Anniversary: 3 to 4 p.m., Conrell Auditorium in Plaster Hall.

Veterans Summit: 5 to 7 p.m., Cornell Auditorium.

Saturday, April 8

World Music & Cuisine Festival: 5 to 8 p.m., Connor Ballroom in Billingsly Student Center. International students and local restaurants will offer food for $1 per serving, with a variety of music entertainment offered.

BIlly Long disagrees with Trump on eliminating funding that helps Joplin Airport

(From Seventh District Congressman Billy Long)

Essential Air Service (EAS), administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT), is an important part of southwest Missouri. This program allows for smaller communities, like Joplin, to have a certain number of roundtrip flights each week at a lower rate.

The DOT recently reselected American Airlines to continue to provide EAS at the Joplin Regional Airport through Feb. 28, 2019.

Over the years, this program has attracted many individuals and businesses to southwest Missouri. Without this program, the Joplin airport would likely have no commercial air service.

Since its operations began, the EAS program at the Joplin airport has proven to be quite successful. With an increase in passenger traffic, American Airlines alone has more than quadrupled their passenger traffic, which has resulted in a significant decrease in subsidy. Under the new contract, depending on what type of aircraft is used, the annual subsidy will be either $395,899 or $839,513.

I understand a program like this might be perceived as not needed or useful, but when you live in rural areas, like those in southwest Missouri, programs like these can benefit individuals with limited resources that otherwise might not be able to fly.

Though the President’s proposed budget eliminates this program, a proposed budget is just that, a proposed budget. There will always be items in a budget that people agree and disagree on. Eliminating EAS funding just happens to be one of those things I disagree on.

I will continue to work on behalf of my constituents to ensure that this program is not eliminated from the budget. With Missouri’s 7th Congressional District being predominately rural, I understand the value of a program like this.

Hertzberg promoted to City of Joplin public works director

(From the City of Joplin)

Joplin City Manager Sam Anselm announced today the promotion of David Hertzberg to Public Works Director. Most recently, Hertzberg served as the Capital Improvements Project Manager for the City and held this position for the past two years. Prior to that, he worked in Community Development focusing on disaster recovery. He previously served as the Public Works Director from 2004 to 2013 before moving to the recovery role.

“David has an extensive background in Public Works and brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to this position,” said Anselm. “He will be a great asset to the management team and community, as the Public Works Department is our largest department with multiple divisions that affect citizens’ daily lives.”

Hertzberg has been with the City full-time for 35 years, starting in the department as a Civil Engineer.

“I look forward to this opportunity to lead a great staff who are committed to taking care of our citizens in their various roles in Public Works,” said Hertzberg. “As the public knows, there are multiple projects being completed currently, as well as different issues the City is addressing including drinking water access and the residual effects of our mining history on wastewater treatment. In my position, I will build on existing accomplishments of the City and Public Works, while working with other departments of the City as we complete the recovery work and other major projects.”

Hertzberg currently serves as President of the Tristate Water Resource Coalition and is an executive board member. He is past president and continuing member of the Transportation Engineers Association of Missouri and the Southwest Chapter, Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, and is a charter member of the Southwest Missouri Joint Municipal Water Resource Utility Commission.

He will assume Director of Public Works position on April 3, 2017, following the current Director Nick Heatherly’s retirement.

Barton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

Derek Dwayne Bradshaw, contempt of court- domestic assault
Miguel Angel Contreras- probation violation
George Edward Gervais- domestic assault, property damage
David Clifton McKenzie- contempt of court- possession of marijuana, failure to appear- nuisance violation

Joplin Police Department Arrests March 30-31

03/30/2017 0845
SHANE KRAMER
1048 E 57th Pl, C TULSA, OK 74145
WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 273.50
1 1 COMMIT

03/30/2017 0841
KELSEY CAROL KATHLEEN LAMB
1124 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 449 S SERGEANT AVE/W 5TH ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

03/30/2017 1028
JOSHUA AARON ALLEN
5827 Gateway Drive JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 30 303 E 3RD ST 225.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

03/30/2017 1024
TIFFANY DAWN WALKER
 Po Box 241 CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WF 31 1711 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

03/30/2017 1238
ANTWAIN DWAINE FIELDS
17002896 2127 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 23 849 E 15TH ST/S OHIO AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

03/30/2017 1400
JERRY JR AVILA
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

03/30/2017 1810
MARISSA ANN ATTEBERRY
2801 N Katie Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
1849 W JUNGE BLVD/S CUNNINGHAM AVE
WF 32 0.00
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 BENCH WARRANT
7 1 BENCH WARRANT
8 1 BENCH WARRANT

03/30/2017 1800
RIVER EDWARD GENE VAUGHN
1201 Paddle Wheel Dr OZARK, MO 65721
WM 27 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
3 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

03/30/2017 2008
JUSTIN DALE BAKER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

03/30/2017 2010
KYLE ARNOLD CANTERBURY
418 S Mckinley Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 906 S MOFFET AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT
8 1 COMMIT
9 1 COMMIT
10 1 COMMIT
11 1 COMMIT
12 1 COMMIT
13 1 COMMIT
14 1 COMMIT

03/30/2017 2100
STEPHANIE LYNN TUGGLE
1235 W 9th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 46 1243 W 9TH ST 0.00
1 1 BURGLARY 2ND DEGREE

03/30/2017 2130
KRISTOL ANNE BEAUREGARD-FRIEL
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 31 1249 E 4TH ST/S HIGH AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

03/30/2017 2130
LEE ALLEN FRIEL
812 S Pennsylvania Ave, 3 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 1249 E 4TH ST/S HIGH AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

03/30/2017 2040
RAUL SR ULLOA
5300 S Courtney Lane, P14 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 57 5300 S COURTNEY LANE 500.00
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/30/2017 2317
SAMANTHA JO REA
9165 County Rd 200 WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 27 3031 E HAMMONS BLVD 0.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

03/31/2017 0030
MALCOLMX LEROI CUNNINGHAM
912 S Sergeant Ave, A JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 47 12TH & JACKSON 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Joplin man arrested for failure to register as a sex offender, Sarcoxie man charged with domestic assault

March 30, 2017 
Daily News 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

3/29/17 John D. Lundy III, 49 of Joplin, was arrested for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

3/29/17 Tommy Walters, 36 of Sarcoxie, was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd . The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Anderson woman injured crashing into tree

An Anderson woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:20 p.m. today on MO 90, three miles east of Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Anette M. Thomas, 47, Anderson, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Thomas was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

Riverton man killed, Joplin woman seriously injured in head-on crash near Neosho

A Riverton man was killed and a Joplin woman seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision 1:45 p.m. today on MO 175, two miles north of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Hyundai Sonata driven by Alan B. Tash, 23, Riverton, Kansas, crossed the center line and struck a 2007 Ford Taurus driven by Kelly R. Fields, 23, Joplin, head on.

Tash was pronounced dead at the scene by Newton County Coroner Brian Arthur.

Fields was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

The fatality was the 20th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Video- Joplin High School weekly update

From Jet HD

Have you seen this tortoise?

I had this sent to me a few moments ago and I am always willing to help someone find a tortoise.

The tortoise is missing from the area of 16th and Minnesota.

Joplin Police Department Arrests March 29-30

03/29/2017 0830
SETH CHARLES WATTERS
1012 Clinton St Apt C CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/29/2017 0930
KIMBERLY CHRISTINA RATH
800 Chickesaw, 17 SENECA, MO 64865
WF 32 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/29/2017 1315
MICHAEL JAMES GRIMMETT
1502 S Michigan Ave, B1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 2200 E 6TH ST/S FOREST AVE 110.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 1415
BRANDON WAYNE HIXON
24224 Ivy Rd WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 30 303 E 3RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/29/2017 1440
EVA MICHELE HAVELOCK
3508 E 13th JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 48 3508 E 13TH ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

03/29/2017 1415
MICHAEL LEON HARRIS
3713 Dana Dr BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006
WM 47 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/29/2017 1349
WILLIAM DRYDEN BOWLEY
17002851 5362 Foxfire Drive LOMA LINDA, MO 64804
WM 25 526 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 1415
DOUGLAS EUGENE CHILDRESS Jr
711 E Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 303 E 3RD ST 303.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 1415
MICHAEL LASHAWN HARRIS
3902 N Willow Road OZARK, MO 65721
BM 19 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 1415
DONALD WAYNE BECK
4606 East Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 303 E 3RD ST 353.50
1 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 1450
NATASHA HOPE HODGES
604 S. Neon Ln Trl#10 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 34 303 E 3RD ST 275.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/29/2017 1535
DANAE YVONNE CARSON
2127 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 20 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

03/29/2017 1758
ABRAHAM CAZARES
510 S Main St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 27 231 W 10TH ST/S WALL AVE 571.50
1 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 1948
BRITTNEY MICHELLE PERRIN
311 N Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 27 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

03/29/2017 1738
JULIE KAYE RICKEY
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 48 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

03/29/2017 1948
GEORGE EARL FARROW
118 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 1815
KYLE EDWARD METZ
1614 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 27 2107 S WILLARD AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

03/29/2017 2040
DEVIN JOSEPH MCBEE
206 E 15th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 912 S SERGEANT AVE 301.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 2031
TANNER JAMES ALBRIGHT
2815 E Markwardt St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 2815 E MARKWARDT ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

03/29/2017 2217
RANDY JAMES POTTS
1414 Nelson St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 32 303 E 3RD ST 46.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

03/29/2017 2200
DAVID LEE MARTIN
620 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 531 W 6TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 203.50
2 1 COMMIT
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

03/29/2017 2234
BRANDEN LEE COLYER
520 S Jackson, 5 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 520 S JACKSON AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

03/29/2017 1835
JAYME O MYERS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 18 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

03/29/2017 2345
KEVIN JAMES BURTON
1117 Oak St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 25 W 7TH ST/S PICHER AVE
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

03/30/2017 0349
DAVID LLOYD BLEVINS
1713 West A Street JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 749 E 27TH ST/S MINNESOTA AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT

03/30/2017 0350
TERRY ALVEN MCCULLOUGH
915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL

Minutes provided for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

GENERAL WORK SESSION MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
OF NEWTON-McDONALD COUNTIES, MISSOURI
March 15, 2017

The general work session of the Crowder College Board of Trustees of the Community College District of Newton-McDonald Counties, Missouri, was called to order by Board Chair Mr. Andy Wood, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in the Newton Hall Conference Room on the Neosho campus.

Members present for the meeting were:

                Andy Wood, Chair
                Vickie Barnes, Treasurer
                Rick Butler, Vice Chair
                Al Chapman, Secretary
                Larry Vancuren, Member
                Diane Andris, Member

Also attending the meeting were:

                Jennifer Methvin, President
Glenn Coltharp, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance
Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs

I.                   Pre-Budget Discussions

In preparation for financial planning for the 2017-18 fiscal year, the Board heard a number of reports. VP Rand presented a report on the Missouri Debt Offset Program, which Crowder implemented in June 2016. To date, $75,498.28 has been recovered on past-due billing. Dr. Coltharp presented extensive information about the course fee structure at Crowder College, and VP Slinkard shared information about testing fees. Board members reviewed and discussed the FY18 tuition and fee recommendation, which would be formally presented for the Board’s first reading on March 20. Dr. Coltharp provided an overview of the current DHE program review, and Dr. Methvin shared a brief overview of a recent state budget conference call that Missouri presidents participated in with the Missouri Department of Higher Education.

General discussion was held about potential impacts for Crowder’s FY18 budget.

II.            Grant Proposals In-Process

In preparation for Board action at the March 20 meeting, Dr. Methvin provided an overview of Crowder’s recently completed Title III application, noting that Crowder will be applying for both Part A funding of approximately $2.5 M over five years and Part F funding for $3M over five years. Dr. Methvin specifically reviewed how the Title III proposed project entitled “Connect” will provide Crowder with resources to advance the strategic goal of increasing persistence, retention, and graduation rates at Crowder while we decrease the time students take to complete a degree.

The vice presidents also shared brief overviews of additional grant applications in progress.

III.           Other

Finally, Dr. Methvin provided an update on the “attendance taking” versus “non-attendance taking” item discussed at the February Board meeting. An action team has been formed, led by Financial Aid Director Stephanie Ferguson, and they have determined that Crowder should move toward being an attendance taking institution next academic year. An expanded team of faculty and staff are currently working to implements procedures and prepare for the transition.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Webb City Middle School staff to play police and fire departments in PTO fundraiser

(From Webb City Middle School)

Webb City Middle School PTO Fundraiser is this Friday, March 31st. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the basketball game between the WCMS staff and the Webb City Police and Fire Departments begins at 6:30. Admission is $1 for students, $2 for adults, or $5 for families. The evening includes a concession stand, silent auction, ticket sales for themed baskets, a 50/50 pot, photo booth, face painting, and a free throw and three point contest for middle school students.

We are also accepting donations for the themed baskets. The baskets are as follows:

Pod 1 5th and 6th: Summer Fun
Pod 2 5th and 6th: Gift Card Extravaganza
Pods 3 and 4 5th and 6th: Family Fun

We will also honor Kevin Owen, our custodian and crossing guard who passed away this past Sunday, just prior to the start of the basketball game. We would love to see our WCMS students and families here Friday night, so please join us if you can!


Armed robbery reported in Carthage

(From the Carthage Police Department)

On 03/27/2017 at approximately 08:58 PM officers with the Carthage Police Department responded to 800 block of Cedar St. Carthage, MO in reference to an armed robbery that just occurred.

Upon arrival the 64-year-old victim had severe lacerations to his scalp.

One male and one female assaulted the man and stole his wallet. The victim was treated at the hospital and later released.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact the Carthage Police Department at 417-237-7200.

Jasper County Sheriff's Office arrests Joplin men on domestic assault, drug charges

March 29, 2017 
Daily News 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

3/28/17 Daniel W. Epperson, 32 of Joplin, was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd.

3/28/17 Everett C. Anderson III, 48 of Joplin, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

3/28/17 Mariah A. Gray, 25 of Baxter Springs, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

3/28/17 Matthew T. Stevens, 25 of Liberal, was arrested for Assault 3rd.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Joplin Police Department Arrests March 28-29

03/28/2017 0820
FELISHA MARIE SELBE
BF 22 E 20TH ST/S SUNSHINE DR 500.00
1736 W 22nd St B-6 Apt-2 JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/28/2017 0850
SHAWN EDWARD THOMPSON
210 S Mcconnell Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 210- J S MCCONNELL AVE 225.00
1 1 VEHICLE TAMPERING

03/28/2017 0900
JOSHUA SAMUEL MILLER
714 S Brownell Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

03/28/2017 0850
JULIE KAYE RICKEY
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 48 210 S MCCONNELL AVE 225.00
1 1 VEHICLE TAMPERING

03/28/2017 1000
ERNEST CHRISTOPHER RAMOS
1043 S Orner CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 34 303 E 3RD ST 328.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

03/28/2017 0930
JOEL ALLEN GULLEY
17002810 530 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 632 S TYLER AVE/W 7TH ST 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT

03/28/2017 0930
CRYSTAL NICOLE WARD
17002810 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 131 W 6TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 BENCH WARRANT

03/28/2017 1241
TIFFANY ANN WILLIAMS
1815 S Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 22 2007 S WALL AVE 500.00
5 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

03/28/2017 1645
MICHAEL SHANE LOGAN
17960 S Hyw 10 WYANDOTTE, OK 74370
WM 36 124 N MINA AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

03/28/2017 1750
LENNY THOMAS LOGAN
 Po Box 95 WYANDOTTE, OK 74370
IM 49 124 N MINA AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

03/28/2017 1950
JARED TREVOR COFIELD
800 Madison GOLDEN CITY, MO 64748
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/28/2017 2040
JOHNNY JAY GLOVER
1909 W 15th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 1909 W 15TH ST 139.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests March 28-29

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

Loren D. Jones, 47, Lebanon
Herbert D. Lawrence, 55, Springfield

Tornado watch issued for Joplin area

(From the National Weather Service)


TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 99
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
350 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

TORNADO WATCH 99 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

MOC009-011-013-015-029-037-039-043-057-059-067-077-083-085-091-
095-097-101-105-109-119-131-141-145-153-159-167-169-185-209-213-
215-217-225-229-300400-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0099.170329T2050Z-170330T0400Z/

MO
.    MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARRY                BARTON              BATES
BENTON               CAMDEN              CASS
CEDAR                CHRISTIAN           DADE
DALLAS               DOUGLAS             GREENE
HENRY                HICKORY             HOWELL
JACKSON              JASPER              JOHNSON
LACLEDE              LAWRENCE            MCDONALD
MILLER               MORGAN              NEWTON
OZARK                PETTIS              POLK
PULASKI              ST. CLAIR           STONE
TANEY                TEXAS               VERNON
WEBSTER              WRIGHT

Joplin Municipal Court plans Amnesty Day

(From the City of Joplin)

Because the Joplin Municipal Court recognizes the difficulties many citizens may have in meeting their obligations with the Municipal Court, it will hold an Amnesty Day on Friday, April 28, 2017. Warrant Fees and Failure to Appear Fees will be waived for anyone wishing to turn themselves in on warrants on this day at the Municipal Court, 303 East 3rd Street. The Amnesty Day hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the check-in process beginning at 8:30 a.m. This program is for Joplin Municipal City warrants only.

“The City understands that someone may have missed a court date or let a ticket lapse,” said Lamonte Ratcliff, Court Administrator. “Hosting an Amnesty Day allows people the opportunity to take care of cases without the fear of being arrested. It’s a way to be productive for both the citizens we serve and the City.”

Ratcliff also noted that when warrants are issued for certain violations, the individual’s driver’s license may be suspended. During this program, the Court will lift suspensions on those offenders whose licenses are suspended through the Municipal Court, so they can get their licenses reinstated.

“Helping with license suspensions can be very beneficial for the citizen, and is offered to give additional support to those participating in the Amnesty Day,” said Ratcliff.

Persons wanting to learn if they have an outstanding warrant can call 417-627-2930 to inquire or check on-line at www.joplinmo.org/warrants or by clicking on the link at the end of this article.

Additional Info on warrants...

DWI checkpoints planned next month for Jasper, Greene counties

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer, Troop D, Springfield, announces that sometime during the month of April 2017, Troop D will conduct a DWI checkpoint and DWI saturations in Jasper and Greene counties, respectively. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators. The sobering fact is that impaired driving contributes to more than 22 percent of all Missouri fatal traffic crashes (preliminary 2016 statistics). That’s why the Missouri State Highway Patrol will join other Missouri law enforcement agencies to crack down on impaired driving throughout the month of April.

“Driving drunk is simply not worth all the consequences,” stated Captain Villanueva. “Our message is simple and unwavering: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” To report a suspected intoxicated driver, dial 9-1-1 or *55 on your cell phone.

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”

Elevated tornado risk tonight for Joplin area

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
931 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-301445-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
931 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Elevated Tornado Risk.
  Elevated Hail Risk.
  Elevated Thunderstorm Wind Damage Risk.
  Significant Lightning Risk.

DISCUSSION...

  A few thunderstorms will be possible this morning across the
  outlook area as a small band of showers and thunderstorms lifts
  northeast through the region. No severe weather is expected
  with this activity.

  By mid afternoon, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected
  to form across portions of eastern Kansas, western Missouri,
  and northern portions of Oklahoma and Arkansas. This activity
  will then affect the outlook area from mid afternoon into the
  late night hours. Large hail, potentially greater than the size
  of golf balls, wind gusts to 70 MPH, and a few tornadoes are
  all possible with this activity as it moves east through the
  area.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

  The potential for strong to severe storms will continue into
  Thursday especially across the eastern Ozarks. Large hail will
  be the primary severe weather risk Thursday.

City of Joplin plans tree giveaway

(From the City of Joplin)

In recognition of Arbor Day, the City of Joplin invites Joplin residents to receive a complimentary tree on Friday, April 7, 2017. A variety of beautiful trees specifically selected to aid in reforestation efforts in Joplin will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, following a brief program during the event highlighting the many benefits that trees provide our community.

The program will be held at 11 a.m. at the Arboretum in Landreth Park, and will conclude with Joplin Mayor Mike Seibert presenting a Proclamation naming April 7, 2017 as Arbor Day for the City of Joplin. City officials will be joined by members of Empire District Electric Company and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in this Arbor Day event.

Trees and seedlings will be given away near the north pavilion at Landreth Park immediately following the program through 2:30 p.m., or while supplies last. Arborist Mike McDaniel with the City of Joplin, along with representatives of the City’s Tree Advisory Board, MDC, and Empire foresters will be on hand to provide information about the importance of planting the right tree in the right place. In addition, Empire customers who had reserved a tree online through the utility’s website during March and selected Joplin as the pick-up locationmay pick up their tree during this event from 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Empire District will also host a tree planting in the Joplin Utility Arboretum in Landreth Park to commemorate this day. The Arboretum was first introduced in 2010, with dozens of attractive tree plantings chosen for a special purpose – as a demonstration site where customers can see living examples of proper tree selection and placement in relation to power and utility lines. This unique educational tool illustrates how the right tree, planted in the right place can enhance the safe and reliable operation of utilities while encouraging a healthy urban forest. The arboretum was developed by Empire.

The event will also celebrate Joplin’s status as a Tree City USA and Empire’s seventh year as a Tree Line USA utility, as recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation. To become a Tree City USA, a city must initiate standards that address management and care of public trees, commit to a community forestry program, and participate in an event to provide education about proper tree care. To receive the Tree Line USA designation, a utility must follow quality tree care standards, provide annual worker training, and participate in tree planting, public education and tree-based energy conservation efforts.

For more information about the City’s Tree City USA program, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 417-627-8879. For information about Empire’s vegetation management program and utility arboretum projects, go to www.empiredistrict.com/trees.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Complete video- Tonight's Joplin R-8 Board of Education meeting

From Jet HD

World Music and Cuisine Festival scheduled for April 8 at MSSU

(From Southern News Service)

The fourth annual World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in Billingsly Student Center’s Connor Ballroom at Missouri Southern State University.

International students and faculty will prepare their native dishes, while a variety of musical groups perform. Food samplings will be sold for $1 each; for $8 to $10, a person can enjoy a complete meal with drink and dessert.

“The community and the campus always look forward to the World Music & Cuisine Festival with great anticipation,” said Dr. Chad Stebbins, director of the Institute of International Studies. “Where else can you sample exciting, new foods while expanding your musical repertoire at the same time?”

The entertainment will be provided by Kufara, an African marimba band, at 5 p.m.; the Kansas City St. Andrew Pipes & Drums at 5:45 p.m.; Saudi Ardah, a dance by students from Saudi Arabia, at 6:45 p.m.; and the MSSU Caribbean Steel Drums at 7 p.m.

“We’re especially pleased to have the St. Andrew Pipes & Drums join us this year,” Stebbins said. “I think everyone will enjoy hearing the traditional music of Scotland – the Great Highland bagpipes and snares complete with a couple of highland dancers.”

Food selections will include offerings from Wings N More, the Charcoal Grill, Tropical Smoothie Café and other local restaurants, as well as dishes prepared by more than two dozen students, faculty and community members. The Islamic Society of Joplin, the United Hebrew Congregation and Joplin Rotary will also participate.

Presented by the MSSU Institute of International Studies and the MSSU International Club, the World Music & Cuisine Festival is a fundraiser for the university’s international students. Emcees will be Allison Dodge, a student from the United States, and Inge Logtenberg, from the Netherlands.

Crowder College to hold screening of acclaimed film Most Likely to Succeed

(From Crowder College)

Neosho, MO - On Thursday, April 6, 6pm in the Elsie Plaster Community Center Auditorium on the Crowder College campus in Neosho, the Crowder College Technical Education Center (CTEC) will take part in Most Likely to Succeed’s worldwide campaign to re-imagine education. 

The acclaimed film Most Likely to Succeed offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of—if we have the vision and courage to transform our schools. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Greg Whiteley, the film has been an official selection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca, and AFI DOCS. It’s been featured at leading conferences on education, including ASU/GSV, SxSWedu, Harvard/GoldmanSachs, and NewSchools Venture Fund. Audience members call it the most compelling film ever done on the topic of school. In the past year, more than 2,300 communities have booked a screening of Most Likely to Succeed.

The purpose of this event is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents, and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps towards change can be taken on a local level. Born out of these conversations is a community-wide commitment to moving forward; transformational initiatives are undertaken and real change is ignited. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. Please visit mltsfilm.org for more information about the film and movement. Registration is available at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/most-likely-to-succeed-tickets-32482271348

The screening tour is being co-organized by The Future Project, a fast-growing non-profit transforming inner-city public schools across the country and with a big vision for America’s future.

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Lion Cub Academy at MSSU

(From Southern News Service)

Members of Missouri Southern’s administration were joined by some of the youngest members of the Lion family for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, March 28, at the new Lion Cub Academy.
Located at 3600 Newman Road, the former Child Development Center has moved from Taylor Education Building to its new location, where it will continue to provide care for the children of students, faculty, staff and alumni, from ages 1 to 5. The increased space – 10,736 square feet, nearly double what was available in Taylor – will allow the center to expand its enrollment from 59 children to more than 90.
The ceremony included remarks from Dr. Alan Marble, president of Missouri Southern; Dr. Deborah Brown, dean of the School of Education; and Nikki Tappana, director of the center.
“A child’s development is a continuous process,” said Brown. “As such, this center is designed to create an atmosphere of security and trust, where children can develop emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually – a place where they can learn to learn.
“This new space allows us to do more for the children than ever before.”
Marble emphasized the importance of the Lion Cub Academy to education students at Missouri Southern.
“The center provides our students with an excellent environment to further their studies in early childhood education,” he said. “This invaluable, hands-on experience can increase their understanding of the principles of child development, help them create a healthy environment for children and further their passion for helping kids develop a lifelong love for learning.
“Having this newly renovated space for the center will allow us not only to increase the number of children served, but create new learning opportunities for our students and future educators.”

Complete video- Joplin High School Band Concert

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

March 27, 2017 
Daily News 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

3/25/17 Donald R. Hignite, 29 of Webb City, was arrested for Driving While Suspended and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

3/25/17 Zariah D. Reynolds, 18 of Independence, MO, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Displaying Plates of Another.

3/26/17 Michael J. Giles Jr., 33 of Raymore, MO, was arrested for Stealing.

3/26/17 Starla Poe, 20 of Carl Junction, was arrested for Domestic Assault 4th .

3/26/17 Trey M. Albertson, 21 of Joplin, was arrested for Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

3/26/17 Colton E. Spor, 21 of Joplin, was arrested for Assault 2nd .

3/27/17 Tonja L. Jackson, 49 of Tulsa, was arrested for DWI and Driving While Revoked.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Joplin Police Department Arrests March 27-28

03/27/2017 0830
DAKOTA DYALN PILGRAM
1802 Picher JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 949 W 20TH ST/S BIRD AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

03/27/2017 0930
GAYLA D CRUMP
113 S Oronogo WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 58 100 E 15TH ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 FAIL TO STOP, STOP SIGN
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

03/27/2017 0900
CURT ARNOLD SIVONEN
0000 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 1049 E VALLEY ST/N SCHOOL AVE 0.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION
2 1 SAFE KEEP

03/27/2017 1327
DALISA MARIE CULLING
2725 E 12th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 19 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

03/27/2017 1327
ABIGAIL MARIE REAVIS
1396 S Duquesne Rd DUQUESNE, MO 64801
WF 17 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

03/27/2017 1415
TERRENCE ELLIOT MILLER
1506 Baldwin Circle PANAMA CITY, MO 32401
WM 27 303 E 3RD ST 173.50
1 1 COMMIT

03/27/2017 1531
DAKOTA JACK HUTCHISON-WILES
2107 County Ln 163 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 214.00
1 1 COMMIT

03/27/2017 0740
ROBERT L SHAFFER Jr
1730 Sw Washburn TOPEKA, KS 66604
WM 49 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

03/27/2017 1900
WILLIAM WAYNE SMITH
WM 46 1501 E VALLEY ST 500.00
1501 E Valley St  JOPLIN, MO 64801
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

03/27/2017 2100
GREGORY SCOTT LORTZ
2525 E 32nd St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 33 849 W 20TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

03/27/2017 2311
DANNY RAMOS-GONZALEZ
1408 Robertson Ave CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 42 E 3RD ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

03/27/2017 2337
DANIEL W LAMIA
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 7TH & PITCHER 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

03/28/2017 0100
ETHAN DAKOTAH LEWIS
118 Grand Ave NECK CITY, MO 64849
WM 27 730 S INDIANA AVE 225.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS

03/28/2017 0058 
REILLY COLIN HUGHES 
339 Fairway Dr. CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 
WM 27 0000 ENCLID / ST. LOUIS 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

03/28/2017 0029
GREGORY DEANE GIMLIN-NEUROTH 
WM 60 COMMERICAL & KENTUCKY 225.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS
2 1 LITTERING

03/28/2017 0234
WILLIE GLASS
24730 St Hwy 171 WEBB CITY, MO 64870
BM 47 E 15TH ST/S CONNECTICUT AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

03/28/2017 0214
JOSHUA M GREEN
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 E 15TH ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 225.00
3 1 PEDSTRIANS - ROUTE WHEN CROSSING ROADWAY
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

03/28/2017 0515
JUSTIN JAMES MILLARD
808 S E 8th St BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
WM 38 W 27TH ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests March 27-28

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

Bryan J. Grunwald, 49, Mt. Vernon
Robert L. Anderson II, 21, Galena, Kansas
Lisa G. Proctor, 41, Pleasant Hope
Andrew T. Waggoner, 49, Harrison, Arkansas

Monday, March 27, 2017

Change orders for Early Childhood Center on tap for Joplin R-8 Board

Joplin R-8 Board of Education will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Administration Building. A closed session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to discuss legal actions, real estate, personnel and employee negotiations.

The agenda for the regular session is printed below:

A. Call to Order

1. Roll Call

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Approval of Agenda - Action

D. Reports
1. Board President's Report

a. Celebrations - Info. (Jeff Koch)

b. BOE Policy Committee Update - Info. (L. Banwart & J. Martucci)

c. BOE Data Analysis Committee Update - Info. (J. Koch, S. Dermott & L. Musser)

d. BOE Finance, Salary, and Benefits Committee - Info. (Dr. Fort & J. Martucci)

e. BOE Safety Committee - Info. (Dr. Fort & C. Sloan)

2. Superintendent's Data Report

a. Health and Dental Care Insurance Reports - Info. (Paul Barr)

b. Financial Statements - Info. (Paul Barr)

E. Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items 

F. Consent Agenda - Action

1. Minutes - Action (Pat Waldo)

2. Personnel Recommendations - Action (Dr. Lankford)

3. Commodity Foods Processing for School Year 2017-18 - Action (Dr. Sachetta)

4. Consent Contracts - Action

a. Shelter House for Student Activity (Dr. Ridder)

b. Transportation of IEP Student - Action (Sandra Cantwell)

c. West Central Property Access Contract - Action (Dr. Sachetta)

d. Adult Education and Literacy Program Grant Application - Action (Dr. Ridder)

G. Regular Agenda

1. Accounts Payable - Action (Paul Barr)

2. Budget Adjustments - Action (Paul Barr)

3. Capital Outlay Budget 2017/18 - Action (Paul Barr)

4. Summer School Application School Year 2016/17 - Action (Dr. Gilbreth)

5. Early Childhood Center General Contractor Prime Contract Change Order - Action (Dr. Sachetta)

6. Declare Modular Classrooms at Duquesne Elementary Surplus - Action (Dr. Sachetta)

7. Plus/Delta - Info. (Dr. Ridder)

a. Plus: What did we do well

b. Delta: Opportunities for Improvement

Crowder College weekly update

(From Crowder College)

Academics
·         Priority enrollment for Summer & Fall begins April 17 for Sophomores with 28+ hours and April 20 for Freshmen with 1-27 hours. Open enrollment begins May 1.Courses will be available for viewing online the week of April 3:
·         Programs currently accepting application for Fall 2017 include:
·         The Nursing Programs in Neosho & Cassville will begin accepting application April 15 – August 15 for Spring 2018.

Athletics
·         The Roughrider Softball team is 26-5 on the season.  They play on the road March 28, April 1 & 2, before returning home April 5 vs. Ecclesia at 2&4pm. For a complete schedule go tohttp://crowderathletics.com/sports/sball/2016-17/schedule
·         The Roughrider Baseball team is now 25-8 on the season and ranked #13 in the NJCAA Division I poll (3-7-2017). They will play at home April 1, 1pm & 3pm. For a complete schedule go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/bsb/2016-17/schedule
·         The Roughrider Baseball team will honor Autism Awareness month Saturday, April 8, 1pm at Roughrider Field. Students attending the Maddox Hill Behavior Support Center and their family are invited to attend. Children will take the field prior to the game starting at 12:45pm with Maddox Hill throwing the 1st pitch. Funds raised from admission that day will be donated to the Maddox Hill Behavior Support Center from the baseball program.
·         The Roughrider Basketball team will hold tryout for the 2017-18 season Saturday, April 1 at 10am. Interested players should have a copy of their physical and email:TinaRobbins@Crowder.edu to register.

Campus Events
·         The Career & Transfer Services Office has scheduled several University Campus visits for students preparing to transfer. To sign up please contact Jamie Stanley: 417.455.5616 or email: SSC@Crowder.edu
o    U of A, Fayetteville, AR – March 31
o    MO S&T, Rolla, MO – April 7
·         Graduation and Transfer Fair at campus locations as follows:
o   McDonald County: Tuesday, March 28: 10 AM—1 PM (Student Commons)
o    Nevada: Tuesday, April 11: 10 AM—1 PM (Room 217)
·         The Business Division will host its annual Business Contest Wednesday, March 29. Over 450 high school students have pre-registered to participate. This year will mark the 2nd Annual Shark Tank competition. For more information go to: http://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/business/business-contest/
·         Student Awareness Training will be held on the Neosho campus Tuesday, March 28 & Thursday, March 30, at noon in the Fireside Room.
·         The Veterinary Technology program has Pets for Adoption. Dogs and cats are available for adoption near the end of the semester. Check out what we will have available: http://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/agriculture/vet-tech/pet-adoption/
Community Events
·         The Agriculture Division will have its 4th Annual Calf Sale Wednesday, April 5, 11am at the Joplin Regional Stockyards. This is a fundraiser for Crowder Aggies and Vet Tech student activities. For more information contact Jay Wilkins, Agriculture Division Chair: 417.455.5648 or email: JayWilkins@Crowder.edu
·         The Friends of the Lee Library are currently taking donations of books for the Used Book Sale that will take place April 11-13, Wright Conference Center (Room C). If you have books you would like to donate please contact the Library at: 417.455.5610.
·         Crowder Community Choir will perform Tuesday, April 4, 7pm in the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the Neosho campus. The event will contain spiritual songs and a section arranged by local musician Robin Montz. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Becky Shaw: BeckyShaw@Crowder.edu or 417.455.5634.
·         The Longwell Museum is open M-F, 9am-6:30pm. The following exhibits are scheduled in the museum:
o    Central Ozark Conference High School Art Exhibit: March 28 – April 7
·         Ammonia Safety & Training Institute will offer the Ozark Regional Ammonia Safety Day, April 20, 8am-4pm. This course is a free anhydrous ammonia training opportunity for public safety and industrial first responders, hazmat technicians, as well as emergency planners and regulators. To register go to: ammonia-safety.com or email: asti@ammonia-safety.com
·         “Most Likely to Succeed” video presentation will be held Thursday, April 6, 6pm, in the Elsie Plaster Community Center. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. It is a dialogue about what matters most for students today. Register and find out more at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/most-likely-to-succeed-tickets-32482271348?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing

Foundation
·         Crowder College Foundation Scholarships for 2017-18 applications available. Priority deadline is April 1.
·         Upcoming events include:
o    Tour de Cass, Friday, March 31 at Cassville Golf Club
o    Evening of Jazz, Tuesday, April 25, Neosho Civic Center. Tickets available for purchase now: https://squareup.com/store/crowder-college-foundation-2/item/evening-of-jazz

o    Roughrider Car Show, Saturday, April 22, Farber Parking Lot on Neosho campus