Winners announced for MSSU Student Research Symposium

(From Southern News Service)

Winners have been announced for the 2018 Student Research Symposium, held April 25 at Missouri Southern State University.

More than 30 students created poster presentations in one of six categories: Humanities, Business, Engineering and Technology, Social Sciences, Physical and Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, and Education. A panel of judges viewed the presentations and selected winners for each category.

2018 Research Symposium winners

Education

Faith Scheidemantle, Camdenton, first – “Student Competency with Managing Information-Pros and Cons of a Behavioristic Approach to Assessment”

Health Science

Kaitlin Fraser, Carl Junction, first – “Comparison of Wellness in Undergraduate Health and Non-Health Majors”

Sierra Wells, Joplin, second – “Relationship Between Parental Knowledge of Physical Activity Standards and Children’s Fitness Levels”

Social Sciences

Christian Provence-Harmon, Webb City, first – “Effectiveness of a Community Asset Map in Relation to Joplin’s Empowerment Levels”

Garrett Pekarek, Joplin, second – “Demographic Change in 20^th Century Murphysburg”

Physical and Biological Sciences

Lauren Brown, Alyssa Brown, and Ashlea Zumwalt, all of Joplin, first – “Supervolcano Impact on the Environment: A Case Study of Yellowstone”

Ashley Burns, Pierce City, second – “When Predators Become Prey: Testing for Differences in the Striking Behavior of Western Rat Snakes”

Humanities

Sara Clark, Springfield, first – “The Art of Being Centered: Exploring Zen Buddhism in Ceramics”

Ryan Drendel, Naperville, Ill., second– “Just Playin’: Mass Oral Communication in ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’”

Best Overall

Lauren Brown, Alyssa Brown and Ashlea Zumwalt

Purcell motorcyclist injured in accident in Alba

A Purcell motorcyclist was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:40 a.m. today on South Orchard Street in Alba.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2015 Taotao motorcycle driven by William H. Miller, 40, Purcell ran off the roadway and overturned.

Miller was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Jasper County drug take back a success

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

The drug take back which occurred last Saturday was a huge success. At our collection sites we took in 312 pounds, that's right 312 pounds, of prescription medication.

That is 312 pounds of prescription pills that were disposed of properly, and have no chance of making into the wrong hands.

Guns stolen from Circle T Collectibles in Carl Junction

(From the Carl Junction Police Department)

There was a burglary at Circle T collectibles this weekend and several guns were taken. 

If anyone has information on this crime, you can contact the Carl Junction Police Department at 417-649-7070.

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

04/27/2018 1035
LUCAS ERIC SIMONDS
3101 N Range Line Rd JOPLIN, MO 64870
WM 31 100 E 20TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2018 1227
ASHLEY RENEE REVIA
155 S Mark Place, 12 ORONOGO, MO 64855
WF 33 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2018 1300
DAVID C SINGLETON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 43 531 W 2ND ST/S MOFFET AVE 126.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2018 1407
JOSHUA NEAL BRATTIN
5517 Spurgeon Rd, 119 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 37 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
1 1 PROHIBITED CONDUCT GENERALLY- COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

04/27/2018 1525
BRITTANY D CARR
3218 S Grand Ave, 8 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 31 1102 W 32ND ST 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

04/27/2018 1700
GREG ALLEN WININGER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 2231 W 10TH ST/S MCKINLEY AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/27/2018 1734
MICHAEL KEITH ALLEGER
1201 S McKinley Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 37 2231 W 11TH ST/S MCKINLEY AVE 0.00
1 1 BICYCLES MUST RIDE ON RIGHT SIDE, NO MORE THAN 2 ABREAST

04/27/2018 2000
JAMAL LEONARD PROTHRO
530 Bentonville Ln DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
BM 19 301 S GENEVA 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

04/27/2018 2145
MORRIS J WHITELAW
BM 41 2031 W 7TH ST/S WILLARD AVE 0.00
5232 South Seneca Lo WICHITA, KS 00006-7217
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2018 2216
RODRIGO JOSUE JUAREZ MARTINEZ
230 S Oak Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 230 S OAK AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 EXCESSIVE NOISE

04/27/2018 2014
NICHOLAS LARRY SMITH
415 N High St NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 28 1249 E 15TH ST/S MICHIGAN AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

04/27/2018 2216
ANITA CRISTINE FIELDS
230 S Oak Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 50 230 S OAK AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
4 1 EXCESSIVE NOISE

04/28/2018 0124
JAMES MORGAN CASH
1920 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 23 800 S MAIN ST 167.00
1 1 COMMIT

04/28/2018 0120
JAROD LEE PEAK
1807 W Adams Pl BOWLING GREEN, MO 63334
WM 26 400 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/28/2018 0200
SAMANTHA ARDEN GENTILLI
1165 S Main St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 28 749 W 7TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/28/2018 0324
STEPHANIE NICOLE HIMMELSBACH
WF 34 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 
2224 Mississippi Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/28/2018 1130
NICHOLAS LARRY SMITH
415 N High St NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 28 1502- B1 S MICHIGAN AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

04/28/2018 1400
DAVID LOUIS SLONE
1034 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 1034 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

04/28/2018 1415
CORINNE KATHLEEN COLE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 48 3434 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

04/28/2018 1440
WILLIAM WAYNE SMITH
1011 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 47 ZIP TRIP/ E 32ND ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

04/28/2018 1430
JOSHUA AARON ALLEN
5827 Gateway Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 31 1027 N MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS

04/28/2018 1810
ELACIA MAELEE COLLINS
516 S Ozark Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 36 1749 E 8TH ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 200.00
1 1 COUNTY FELONY FTA WARRANT

04/28/2018 2140
LEE ALLEN FRIEL
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1399 S COYOTE DR/MORNINGSIDE DR
WM 47 500.00 
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
1 1 VANDALISM

04/28/2018 2140
TEDDY LEE FRIEL
120 W Sparks GALENA, KS 66379
WM 18 1102 E 32ND ST 239.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

04/28/2018 2320
JIM WOODARD MCKELVEY
5300 Courtney Ln, P1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
2849 W 7TH ST/S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE
WM 47 500.00
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/28/2018 2315
STEVEN JOSEPH YOCHUM
2118 Water Color Rd ARNOLD, MO 63010
WM 34 1800 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

04/29/2018 0051
BRADLEY STEPHEN GELBWAKS
45 Cedar Hills WESTON, CT 06883
WM 29 700 S ILLINOIS AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/29/2018 0115
ROBERT DEAN MORRIS
5300 Courtney Lane, T4 JOPLIN, MO 64804
2799 W 32ND ST/S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE
WM 46 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2018 0143
DONNIE VERNON HOVIS
605 E Brook Lane O`FALLON, MO 63366
WM 40 700 S ST LOUIS AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/29/2018 0143
JEREMIAH DOUGLAS GUSS
1916 Oberlin Dr ST LOUIS, MO
WM 35 700 S ST LOUIS AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/29/2018 0500
MONESHA MONAY SHERRICK
518 S Brownell Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 20 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2018 0855
JERRY RAY FRANKS II
601 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 100 E 20TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/29/2018 1054
KEVIN TRAVIS HOLLAND
1412 S Jefferson St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 38 1816 S VIRGINIA AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

04/29/2018 1405
MARCUS JAMES TAYLOR
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 328 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 USE, OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USE, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/29/2018 1600
KIMBERLY DAWN WOODS
4423 Sunrise Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 33 331 W 18TH ST/S PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2018 1649
NICHOLAS GERALD SELL
WM 24 500 S CONNOR AVE 500.00
323 E 15th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2018 1900
JOSEPH ADAM MARTIN
2311 Bird JOPLIIN, MO 64801
WM 33 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/29/2018 1958
JASON MATTHEW GARRETT
1201 S McKinley Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 43 1201 S MCKINLEY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2018 2113
ROBERT SEAN HOLLAND
2526 S Kansas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 42 1449 W 10TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/29/2018 2313
ANGELINE CHRISTINE DARSAKLIS
2952 S McClelland Blvd, C JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 33 0 W 32ND ST/S MOFFET AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 SPEED LIMIT ON SPECIFIC STREET

04/29/2018 2345
WILLIAM NELSON BOYER Jr
305 N Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 28 0000 11TH/CONNOR 0.00
1 1 BICYCLES TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
2 1 BICYCLES - BRAKES
3 1 BICYCLES - LAMPS AND REFLECTORS

04/30/2018 0019
PAUL URIAH BAKER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 800 E 14TH ST/S MINNESOTA AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

04/30/2018 0015
MATTHEW DOUGLAS GORDON
WM 47 1049 E 24TH ST/S ILLINOIS AVE 500.00
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/30/2018 0015
JAMES DOYLE WEBER
202 S McKinley Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 949 E 20TH ST/S INDIANA AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/30/2018 0015
ALEXANDER PAUL HURRELL
3052 South Blake St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 0 E 20TH ST/S INDIANA AVE 500.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/30/2018 0145
BOBBY LEE COOPER
2658 Parkhills Circle ST LOUIS, MO 63125
WM 30 1831 S OHIO AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/30/2018 0643
GARY PERRY
531 S Kentucky Ave, 3 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 60 0000 303 EAST 3RD 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

Noel residents injured in one-vehicle accident

Two Noel residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:30 p.m. Sunday on Route MM, four miles west of Noel.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Honda Civic driven by Aung K. Ko, 22, Noel, ran off the right side of the roadway and ran through a fence.

Ko and a passenger, Kyaw Kaing, 34, Noel, were treated for moderate injuries at Northwest Medical Center, Bentonville, Arkansas.

Highway Patrol Arrests April 29-30

Damon S. Wilgus, 26, Strafford, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in an accident

Shawn M. Elmore, 24, Cassville, Barry County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violations

Christal M. Sinden, 27, Branson, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, Taney County traffic warrant

William J. Coleman, 53, El Dorado Springs, Cedar County misdemeanor warrants for three counts of fraud, Cedar County misdemeanor warrant for tampering with a utility, El Dorado Springs Police Department warrant for for failure to appear on no license plate

John A. Riley, 37, Springfield, felony resisting arrest, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony Greene County warrant for probation violation, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, felony driving while revoked, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, failure to signal, no valid insurance, displayed the plates of another, no seat belt

Jessica M. Cox, 35, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no driver's license, two misdemeanor Bates County traffic warrants

Austin M. Fairo, 21, Fort Morgan, Colorado, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, no valid operator's license

McDonald County Route E bridge over Big Sugar Creek to close next week until September

(From MODOT)

McDonald County Route E Bridge Over Big Sugar Creek
Near Powell CLOSED Beginning Week of May 7

McDonald County – The McDonald County Route E bridge over Big Sugar Creek near Powell will be CLOSED beginning the week of May 7 until early September, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The existing bridge, built in 1947, is 20-feet wide and striped for single-lane traffic due to deterioration of the structure and the resulting weight restrictions. Contractor crews will replace the old bridge with a new 26-foot wide structure with two 11-foot lanes and two-foot shoulders on each side.

Drivers can get to entrances on either side of the bridge. However, they will not be able to cross the bridge during construction.

Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the bridge closing.

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes during the bridge project. No signed detour is planned.

Project background:
Prime Contractor: West Plains Bridge & Grading LLC, West Plains
Completion Date: September 1, 2018
Total project cost: $1.8 million

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

Crowder College Weekly Update

(From Crowder College)

Academic Information

· Open enrollment begins today, April 30. Check out the schedule at: https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next

· Graduation is May 19 in Bob Sneller Gymnasium on the Neosho campus. Ceremonies are as scheduled: 10am – General Studies majors; and 1pm for all other degrees. For more information go to: http://www.crowder.edu/services/records/graduation/ Congratulations graduates!

· Crowder Technical Education Center Student Awards will be held Tuesday, May 1, starting at 9am & 12:30pm, in Wright Conference Center on the Neosho campus. A special event will be held at 11am for seniors planning to attend Crowder College this fall. Congratulations to all award recipients and future Roughriders!

Athletic #GoRoughriders

· The Roughrider Baseball team is now 42-13 on the season, 26-6 in Region 16 play. They will host a sub-regional game on Friday, May 4, 2pm. Check the schedule at: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/bsb/2017-18/schedule

· The Roughrider Softball team finished their season 53-13, Region 16 Runner-up. It took #1 seed Three Rivers a 3rd game to determine the championship. Congratulations on a great season! #GoRoughriders!

· Sophomore Basketball players who are going on to play at the next level will be signing their letters of intent Tuesday, May 8, 1pm in Wright Conference Center. #ProudtobeaRoughrider!

· Sophomore Soccer players who are going on to play at the next level will be signing their letters of intent in the upcoming weeks. Watch for more information. #ProudtobeaRoughrider!

Community Events

· Auditions for the summer play, Jeeves at Sea, will be held today, Monday, April 30, 5-7pm, in the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the Neosho campus. For more information go to: http://www.crowder.edu/2018/04/25/crowder-college-community-theatre-auditions-this-weekend/

· Community Education classes are available in a variety of topics on the Neosho campus. For a complete listing go to: http://www.crowder.edu/community-education/neosho/

· Basic Motorcycle Rider Course is available on the weekend. Check out the schedule at: http://www.crowder.edu/community-education/

· The Longwell Museum will have nationally-known Doug Hall artwork on display April 24-June 1. An artist reception will be held Saturday, May 12, 1-4pm. The Museum hours are 9am-6:30pm, Mon-Fri. Special opening on graduation, May 19, 11am-3pm. The museum will be closed weekends and holidays unless otherwise noted. For more information about Doug Hall please visit: www.doughallfineart.com

· The Lee Library will host an Author Symposium, May 2. For a list of authors who are participating or to register go to: http://www.crowder.edu/academics/lee-library/authorsymposium/

· The Unveiling of the newly remodeled 2005 solar house and induction of Dr. Kent A. Farnsworth into the Alternative Energy Hall of Fame will take place Wednesday, May 9, 11am at the 2005 solar house. This is part of Celebrate MARET - 40th year in alternative energy instruction, 25th year designation as the Missouri Alternative & Renewable Energy Technology Center by the Missouri Legislature, and 5th year for the Roy Blunt Center for MARET. (see invitation attached)

· The Quill ceremony will be held Thursday, May 10, 6pm in the Elsie Plaster Community Center. For more information go to: www.crowderquill.com

· The Vet Tech program has two dogs left for Adoption. Check out the available pets: http://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/agriculture/vet-tech/pet-adoption/

· Camp AMPED (Advanced Manufacturing Product Entrepreneurial Design) will be held June 18-29, for girls and boys ages 14-16, 8:30am-3pm, Mon-Fri. Camp AMPED is designed to help inspire the next generation of inventors, engineers, entrepreneurs and manufacturers. Register or find at more at:www.crowder.edu/grants/amped-camp

Crowder student newspaper wins 27 awards at state conference

(From Crowder College)

Neosho, MO - Crowder College’s student newspaper, the Crowder Sentry, recently won 27 awards in a contest co-sponsored by the Missouri Press Association and the Missouri Collegiate Media Association.
Individual awards are as follows:

Lauren Adams, Joplin: Information Graphic, Honorable Mention; 

Dexter Ballay, Monett: Sports Column, Honorable Mention; 

Tana Burkhart, Joplin: Editorial Writing, Third Place; 

Information Graphic, Third Place; Kaylee Claybrook, Neosho: 

Feature Page, First Place; Information Graphic, 

Second Place; Nathan Gamble, Neosho: Video, 

Third Place; Jennifer Ishcomer, Granby: Feature Page, 

Third Place; Megan Murphy, Neosho: Entertainment Review, First place; 

Column, Second Place; Multimedia Package, Second Place; 

Photo Page, Second Place; Editorial/Op-Ed Page, Second Place; 

Feature Photography, Second Place; 

Page One Design, Honorable Mention; 

Video, Honorable Mention Derek Shore, Cassville: 

Sports Page, First Place; 

Sports Page, Third Place; 

Sports Writing, Honorable Mention; 

Sports Writing, Honorable Mention; Caleb Stephens, Cassville: 

Entertainment Review, Second Place; Jesse O. Walls, Neosho: 

Multimedia Package, Second Place; 

Sports Photography, Honorable Mention; Kaitlyn Welch, Seneca: 

Feature Page, First Place.

Other awards won by the staff: Multimedia Package, First Place; Special Section or Supplement, First Place; Best Overall Newspaper, Second Place; Website, Second Place; Sweepstakes, Third Place

"It's an honor for the Sentry staff and I to compete so well against other schools across the state of Missouri and the nation," said Latonia Bailey, adviser to the Crowder Sentry.

Crowder offers an Associate of Art degree in the areas of journalism and public relations, photography, and graphic design. COMM 150-Introduction to Journalism is a 3-credit-hour course offered in the fall that teaches the basics of journalism including interviewing, news writing, broadcast news, podcasts, print layout, website blog posts, and social media.

(Photo: Left to right, top to bottom: Tana Burkhart, entertainment editor; Kaitlin Barnett, copy editor; Rylan Lett, reporter; Emilee Kuschel, news editor; Latonia Bailey, adviser; Megan Murphy, editor in chief; and Dexter Ballay, sports editor.)

Minutes provided for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

OF NEWTON-McDONALD COUNTIES, MISSOURI

April 23, 2018

There being a quorum present, the meeting 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 10:02 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018, in the Student Center Fireside Room.

Members present for the meeting were:

                Andy Wood, Chair

                Diane Andris, Member

                Vickie Barnes, Treasurer

                Rick Butler, Vice Chair

                Al Chapman, Secretary

                Larry Vancuren, Member

Also attending the meeting were:

                Jennifer Methvin, President

                Martha Nimmo, Administrative Assistant to the President

                TJ Angel, Director of Physical Plant

                Joseph Brenner, Accounts Receivable Manager

Cindy Brown, Director of Public Information

Kathy Parker-Collier, Grants Director

                Glenn Coltharp, Vice President of Academic Affairs

                Christina Cullers, Controller

                Jim Cullumber, Director of Institutional Advancement

                Chett Daniel, Director of Institutional Research

                Eric Deatherage, Lee Library Director

                Aaron Divine, Director, McDonald County Instructional Center

                Kristi Enloe, Accounts Payable Accountant

                Stephanie Ferguson, Director of Financial Aid

                Mark Fitch, Director, Webb City Instructional Center

                Tom Franklin, Associate Director, Crowder Training & Development Solutions

                Mickie Mahan, Associate Vice President of Information Services

                Adam Morris, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

                Melissa Oates, Director of MARET Center

                Lisa O’Hanahan, CAMP Director

                Monte Padgett, Director, Nevada Instructional Center

Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance

Haley Reardon, Assistant Director of Resource Development & Alumni Relations

Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs

Keith Zoromski, Title III Curriculum Specialist/Social Sciences Division Chair

                Ines Kagubare, The Joplin Globe

                Ty Parks, KOAM TV

A few moments of silence were observed to prepare for the meeting. The following employees were introduced and welcomed to their new positions:  Noel Moffet, Upward Bound Academic Coordinator; David Healy, Web Programmer/Analyst; Rodolfo Parra, Assistant Director of Campus Life, and Shelby Larkin, Secondary Paraprofessional/Community Ed. Coordinator.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the March 26 regular meeting and the April 2 special meeting and closed session were approved as written and previously distributed.

Financial Reports

Mr. Wood noted the monthly cash flow statement saying it shows a healthy anticipated bank balance as of April 30, 2018. He said the report includes two sets of checks written for March 13-31 and April 1-9, and he asked if there were any questions. Checks in the amount of $705,710.02 were approved ON MOTION by Mrs. Andris, seconded by Mr. Butler, and unanimously carried. Mr. Wood said we are about three-fourths of the way through the year, and the rest of the current fund balances and agency accounts were reviewed. He questioned the uncollectible accounts receivable. Ms. Rand explained it is a different tracking method this year from last year so comparing year to year is not a true picture. Mr. Wood noted the rest of the agency accounts look good. Mrs. Andris said the centers all look above their expected budget. Dr. Methvin said revenue has come in from the spring semester, but expenses will continue through June 30 when incoming revenue has decreased. Mr. Wood asked what percentage of McDonald County students are from Arkansas. Mr. Divine said at least forty percent with more in the nursing program. Dr. Methvin said the Cassville nursing program is also probably about half from Arkansas. Mr. Wood said that has been unanticipated. The revenue and expenditure accounts were reviewed briefly.

Joplin Police Department makes six felony drug-related arrests over weekend

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Incident Spotlight

Joplin Police Officers had a busy weekend with felony drug related arrests:

Friday at 3:38am, 9/Jackson, female arrested with pills

Friday at 2:44pm, 4 and Highland, male and female arrested for possession of meth

Saturday at 9:03am, 9/Roosevelt, male arrested with paraphernalia and sawed-off shotgun

Saturday at 10:35am, 10/Kentucky, male arrested with components of a meth lab

Saturday at 11:30pm, C/Byers, male arrested with meth

Sunday at 4:42pm, 5/Connor, male arrested with meth

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office seeking Joplin man on felony burglary charge

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

#FugitiveFriday Mark Anthony Phillips, of Joplin. Suspect is wanted on charges related to Felony Burglary. 

Phillips is described as 5’09, 225 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. 

Please contact the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at 620-429-3992 or 620-848-3000 w/ info as to his whereabouts. You can also submit information by texting 888777. Just type 'tip cherokee' in the message area followed by whatever information you can provide.

Highway Patrol Reports April 28-29

Monesha M. Sherrick, 20, Joplin, misdemeanor Joplin Police Department warrants for no seat belt and no insurance, misdemeanor Carthage Police Department warrant for drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor Newton County warrants for no valid driver's license and speeding

Linda K. Lawson, 65, Sparta, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway

Isidro Garcia-Gonzalez, 32, Purdy, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, no driver's license, speeding

Demeterio Olvera, 29, Sheldon, driving while intoxicated

Bryceton D. Raulston, 20, Crane, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Shana K. Reed, 34, Purdy, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, ignition interlock violation, driving while suspended, no insurance

Adam R. Gries, 32, Walnut Shade, driving while intoxicated, speeding

David L. Wight, 33, Seneca, felony driving while intoxicated

Robert A. Krueger, 49, Pierce City, driving while intoxicated

Ryan W. Osterday, 33, Forsyth, felony driving while intoxicated, two felony counts of first degree child endangerment, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Shannon Pool, 39, Neosho, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, no seat belt

Jasmine C. Bailey, 19, Calumet City, Illinois, felony delivery of a controlled substance, speeding, no seat belt, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Billy E. White, 38, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, speeding, misdemeanor Webster County warrant for failure to appear on driving under the influence

Kyle S. Webb, 20, Fair Play, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia

Charles F. Price, 52, Springfield, misdemeanor Springfield Police Department warrant for failure to display evidence of financial responsbility

Cody W. Marriott, 30, Ava, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no safety belt

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Marrie Tilton vs. Ronnie Tilton
Kathleen M. Kimball vs. Robert D. Kimball
Jonathan L. Ortiz vs. Cecilia B. Ortiz
Heidi L. Knisley vs. James L. Knisley
Amanda N. Reynolds vs. David C. Reynolds
Francisco S. Clavel-Rivas vs. Leeza M. Martinez-Clavel
Angela K. Copher vs. Richard R. Copher
Adriana M. Torres Ramos vs. Ilsias M. Garza Maldonado
Roy L. Johnson vs. Kacey L. Johnson
Randall S. Day vs. Kandee K. Day
Sabrina R. Barratt vs. Jeffrey L. Barratt
Brice R. Chavez vs. Emily M. Chavez
Patricia A. Udell vs. Jack W. Udell

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Newton County Circuit Court:

Amanda Lambert vs. Patrick Lambert

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Jami K. Hobbie vs. Rodney J. Dennis

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Barton County Circuit Court:

Troy L. Mitchell vs. Leah C. Sutton

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

James Kyle Galardo and Karissa Kae Galardo

Jasper County

Joshua Carl Landes and Tiffany Jane Landes
Jeffrey Lynn Rumsey
Larry Joe Bray
Stacia Diane Merrill
Ronda Jean Cox
Athena Kay Hughes
Austin Ray Pogue
Karen Ann Nichols
Elizabeth Ann Redick
Justin Tyler Monroe Landes
Geneva Nichole Gage
Stephane Craig Wilson, Jr., and Sarah Lynn Wilson
Rose Marie Prince
German D. Zavala-Nunez

Newton County

Michael Thomas Bodell and Patricia Elise Bodell
Mark David Landreth an Denise Lynn Landreth
Kristin Leann Walker
Charles Leon Tobrock and Barbara Jane Tobrock

Stone County

Lawrence R. Oberle

Vernon County

Martin James Herren and Christine Michelle Herren
Carol Ann Albert and Gary Ray Albert

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

April 27, 2018 
Daily News 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

4/26/2018 Christopher S. Elder, 45 of Sarcoxie, was arrested for Domestic Assault 4th.

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

April 26, 2018 
Daily News 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

4/25/2018 Aaron M. Blake, 22 of Joplin, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Joplin Police Department Arrests April 26-27

04/26/2018 1110
RICHARD VAUGHN WALKER
511 Oak Ridge Drive NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 32 2309 W 7TH ST/S MONROE AVE 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

04/26/2018 1343
ROBERT CHRISTOPHER BRANDENBURG
1559 Rainbow Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 17 3151 E 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

04/26/2018 1520
EDDIE JR HAYWOOD
1165 Country Side Dr WEBB CITY, MO 64870
BM 27 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/26/2018 1520
CARROLL JAY FLOWERS
503 Galena GALENA, KS 66739
WM 44 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/26/2018 1330
BRIAN DARNELL STRICKLAND
824 E 5th St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
BM 58 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/26/2018 1800
JOSEPH FLOYD GARRETT
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 43 1031 E 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

04/26/2018 1934
ADAM LEE STAMPS
902 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 1549 W 7TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/26/2018 1955
TIMOTHY JAMES HENDERSON
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 58 725 S PETERS AVE 225.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

04/26/2018 2330
SAMANTHA NAEDENE WHITNEY
3130 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 29 3130 E 8TH ST 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

04/26/2018 2320
DAVID VANCE FURRY
21 Rickner Rd GALENA, KS UNK
WM 47 131 W 19TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

04/26/2018 2336
JUSTIN SCOTT VAUGHN
3130 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 3130 E 8TH ST 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/26/2018 2119
BLAKE STEPHEN OGLE
1333 Iowa Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 300 S JACKSON AVE 500.00
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR 
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/26/2018 2318
LAUREN LYNNE GILBRETH
102 S Pershing JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 33 0 W 34TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/27/2018 0101
MICHEAL WILLIAM WETHERELL
1723 Euclid Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 23 100 E 18TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/27/2018 0506
MICHAEL ARRON SAMPSON
7551 Sprugeon Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 1500 S WALL (EAST ALLEY) 225.00
1 1 VEHICLE TAMPERING
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

04/27/2018 0620
MATTHEW RYAN WARFORD
1321 W Broadway WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 26 STONES CORNER 144.21
1 1 COMMIT

Carthage man charged with DWI following injury accident on I-44

A Carthage man was cited for driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 2:54 p.m. Friday on eastbound I-44 at the 15 mile marker.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Honda Accord driven by William G. Crawford, 56, Carthage, traveled off the left side of the road and struck the median barrier.

Crawford fled the scene on foot, according to the report, and was located a short time later.

Crawford, who was also charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to drive within a single lane, failure to maintain financial responsibility and leaving the scene of an accident, refused treatment for minor injuries.

Southwest City man injured crashing into trees

A Southwest City man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:20 a.m. Friday on Frye Road, one mile east of Southwest City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1996 Ford Ranger driven by Gerald M. Baley, 67, Southwest City, ran off the roadway and struck several trees.

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

Oak Grove man injured in accident on 86 near Neosho

An Oak Grove man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 12 p.m. Friday on MO 86, four miles east of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Honda VTX motorcycle driven by Nicholas R.Baughman, 31, Oak Grove, failed to negotiate a curve, went of the roadway and overturned.

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

Purcell woman injured in crash near Oronogo

A Purcell woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision 3:35 p.m. Friday on Route D, one mile north of Oronogo.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1994 Peterbilt tractor-trailer unit driven by William L. Hockersmith, 55, Highlandville, failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a 1998 Oldsmobile driven by Linda H. Inman, 67, Purcell.

Inman was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin man seriously injured when car overturns on Black Cat Road

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:50 p.m. Friday on Black Cat Road, four miles west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Honda CBR500 driven by Larry P. Reynolds, 33, Joplin, ran off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.

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

Highway Patrol Arrests April 26-28

Mary B. McKelvey, 55, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated-drugs

Lyndell S. Tamps, 43, Branson, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, failure to signal

Kory J. Presley, 35, Reeds Spring, possession of marijuana-prior offender

Eric C. English, 23, Forsyth, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

William G. Crawford, 56, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, failure to drive within a single lane, failure to maintain financial responsibility, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash

Tyler N. Arrington, 20, Sheldon, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no seat belt

Ryan P. Lassiter, 25, Jasper, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance

Senior art show to open Monday at MSSU

(From Southern News Service)

A diverse range of artwork created in different media will be the focus of “Works Unrelated,” a new show featuring three senior art majors set to open Monday, April 30, in Missouri Southern State University’s Spiva Art Gallery.

Ceramist Sarah Clark's work stems from her Honors thesis, entitled "The Art of Being Centered: Exploring Zen Buddhism in Ceramics." She attempts to create calming, peaceful ceramic forms based on principles of Zen to inspire mindful practices in viewers.

Danielle Davis is a graphic design student focusing on game theory and illustration. Her work is an original board game with whimsical artwork and a story based on a post-apocalyptic fantasy world.

Shelby Moe is a printmaking student whose work focuses on the issues of animal exploitation and rights. Through printmaking based installation, she hopes to create dialogue, questioning how we treat the non-human members of our society.

A reception will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 30, in the gallery. The show will run through Friday, May 4. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tire drop off event scheduled in Joplin

(From the City of Joplin)

The annual Tire Drop-Off Event will be on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joplin Recycling Center, 1310 West A Street. Automotive passenger tires, with or without rims will be accepted at no charge from Joplin residents, Joplin residential landlords, and Liberty Utilities-Empire District residential electric customers. There is a ten tire per household limit. Commercial, farm, large truck, and racing tires will not be accepted. This event is funded by Liberty Utilities-Empire District and the City of Joplin as a community service.

To conserve landfill space and keep hazardous materials from landfills, whole tires were banned from Kansas and Missouri landfills in the 1990s. If residents need further assistance throughout the year with tire disposal or a commercial tire business needs help contracting with a tire disposal company, they may contact Mary Anne Phillips, Joplin Recycling Coordinator 417-624-0820 extension 501.

Most of the tires will be hauled to a processor, where the tires will be shredded, then sold to make different products. Uses for tires can be in the manufacturing of playground cover, garden hoses, loading dock bumpers, parking lot wheel stops, road paving aggregate, landscape edging and much more.

“Consumers are encouraged to look for products made with recycled content and especially those made in Missouri,” said Phillips.

Throughout the year, the Joplin Recycling Center accepts cardboard, fiberboard, magazines, books, office paper, newspapers, telephone books, plastic #1 and #2 bottles with necks, all colors of container glass, metal, packing peanuts, clean bubble wrap, #2 and #4 plastic shopping bags, cooking oil, and all batteries. Computers, televisions and all electronic waste, except large photocopiers, can also be dropped off all year at no charge. However, there is a $10 recycling fee for every television, monitor, and microwave oven. The Center is open to everyone, regardless of residency.

Limited household hazardous waste (HHW) is accepted from residents of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton and Vernon Counties. This HHW service is funded by Region M Solid Waste Management District, the Department of Natural Resources, and the City of Joplin. Business and commercial hazardous waste is never accepted.

Packing materials, moving boxes, used books and magazines, and a self-serve document destruction service are complimentary at the center.

For more information, contact Mary Anne Phillips, City of Joplin Recycling Coordinator at 417-624-0820 extension 501, or the City’s web site at www.joplinmo.org/recycling .

Additional Info about Recycling in Joplin...

Search warrant execution leads to arrest of three Baxter Springs residents on drug charges

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

An ongoing narcotics investigation has led Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy’s to execute two search warrants within the past week, resulting in the seizure of methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription drugs, drug paraphernalia and one handgun.

The first warrant was executed on Saturday, April 21st at a residence on Southeast Boone Lake Road, where marijuana and drug paraphernalia was seized.

As part of the investigation, deputy’s obtained a second search warrant on a Baxter Springs home. That warrant was served late Thursday night.

Items seized from the Thursday night search warrant include methamphetamine, marijuana, paraphernalia and a firearm.

Arrested at the scene in Baxter Springs on Thursday were:

Rickey Mayberry, 53, of Baxter Springs on allegations of Possessing Methamphetamine, Possessing Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Use of a Firearm. Mayberry was transported to the Cherokee County Jail where he later posted $14,000.00 bond.

Stacy Lynn Castillo, 51, of Baxter Springs on allegations of Possessing Methamphetamine, Possessing Marijuana, Possessing Felony and Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia. Castillo remains in the Cherokee County Jail in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Catherine Mallory, 40, of Baxter Springs on allegations of Possessing Methamphetamine, Possessing Marijuana and Possessing Drug Paraphernalia. Mallory is being held on $7,000.00 bond.

“This investigation remains ongoing and our office anticipates additional suspects being charged with various drug related crimes as we move forward,” stated Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.

Southern Symphony, MSSU Concert Chorale, Southern Symphonic Chorus to perform May 6

(From Southern News Service)

The Southern Symphony Orchestra will join the MSSU Concert Chorale and Southern Symphonic Chorus to present Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9 in D minor,” “Choral Opus 25,” with “Ode to Joy” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in Taylor Performing Arts Center.

Featured vocal soloists will be Stacy Stofferahn, soprano; Brian Stranghoner, tenor; Rachel Horton, alto; and Robert McNichols, bass. Dr. Jeffrey Macomber will conduct.

Dr. David L. Sharlow will conduct Vaughan Williams’ “Serenade to Music.”

Admission is free and open to the public.

Agenda posted for Tuesday Neosho City Council meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Neosho City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 01, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 203 E. Main St., Neosho, Missouri.

The agenda of this meeting includes:

OPENING PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 17, 2018- Open Session Minutes
2. April 27, 2018- Special Open Session Minutes
3. April 27, 2018- Special Closed Session Minutes

PROCLAMATION
1. Employer of the Month – Underwood & Associates, PC
2. TRIO Proclamation

VISITOR BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Bill 2018-875: New Speed Limit for Doniphan Drive
2. Bill 2018-876:New Speed Limit for Howard Bush Drive
3. Bill 2018-878: Annexation of 2809 Bluebell Avenue
4. Bill 2018-879: Annexation of 2813 Bluebell Avenue

BID
1. Fire Department – BAM Unit

CORRESPONDENCE

NEW BUSINESS
1. Bill 2018-880:Declaring Property Surplus (BAM unit)
2. Bill 2018-881: Budget Adjustment
3. Bill 2018-882:Amendment to City Code – Residential Trash Service
4. Newton County Judicial Center Signage Request
5. UTV Department Change
6. Discussion with Jay Harrison on Polling App

REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS

CLOSED MEETING
 1. Section 610.021(1) RSMo,... Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys. 2. Section 610.021(3) RSMo,...Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting an employee of a public governmental body.

Citizen call leads to Joplin Police Department arrest for DWI, drugs, endangering the welfare of a child

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Incident Spotlight

Yesterday evening we received a call about a vehicle driving in a manner that the caller thought the driver might be impaired.

The caller said the vehicle had ran them off the road on South Byers. A short time later, an officer located the vehicle and stopped it at 3rd and Jackson for not using a turn signal. 

The driver jumped out of the vehicle and wouldn’t cooperate, and a taser was utilized to get him into custody. The female passenger also jumped out of the vehicle and wouldn’t cooperate and was arrested. The male driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for DWI, resisting arrest, driving while suspended, and endangering the welfare of a child as it was discovered that there were two young juveniles in the vehicle, who also weren’t restrained. 

The female passenger was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for having Xanax and Hydrocodone on her person. The kids were placed in a safe home with a family member. We are very serious about taking impaired drivers off the street and we appreciate when people report such driving behavior to us.

Highway Patrol Arrests April 25-26

Dustin W. Burk, 22, Reeds Spring, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Richard M. McCollum, 34, Branson, felony Arkansas warrant for parole violation, driving while suspended, no seat belt

Valeta Hale 68, Branson, misdemeanor Webster County warrant for passing bad check

Nathan Boyd, 37, Bella Vista, Arkansas, misdemeanor McDonald County warrant for driving while revoked/suspended

Donald D. Burch, 58, Branson, two felony Sedgwick County, Kansas warrants for possession of a controlled substance and driving while suspended one a misdemeanor warrant for unsafe turn on a stop.

Troy T. Hunt, 35, Springfield, speeding, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia

Kyle A. McCormick, 39, Willard, violation of protection order

Joplin Public Library Teen Department seeking summer volunteers

(From the Joplin Public Library)

Applications are now available for Joplin Public Library's Teen Summer Volunteer Program. This program takes place during the Library's summer reading program featured in June and July. Training sessions for volunteers will be offered in the latter part of May.

This opportunity is available to teens from ages 14 to 18 years of age. The program is designed to mimic a "real world" job experience for teens who may be entering the work force for the first time. Volunteers will learn a variety of job skills while supporting the Teen Department's summer reading efforts.

“Teens are sometimes caught in the Catch-22 scenario of applying for a job for the first time, yet lacking the experience that employers are wanting,” said Beth Snow, Teen Services Librarian. “Our teen volunteer program is a great way for them to gain that needed experience employers may be looking for.”

Snow added that the volunteer program is competitive with limited slots available. The program has been offered for several years and she reminds everyone that previous participants will need to reapply.

Applications can be picked up at the Joplin Public Library's Teen Desk. Application deadline is 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 8. Qualified applicants will be called to set up an interview. For more information, contact Beth Snow, Teen Services Librarian at 417-623-7953, ext. 1027.

MSSU students honored at Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony

(From Southern News Service)

The annual Academic Achievement Recognition ceremony was held Wednesday, April 25, at Missouri Southern State University.

The ceremony included the presentation of departmental awards by deans of the School of Arts & Sciences, the Robert W. Plaster School of Business, the School of Education and the School of Health Sciences. Also announced were the recipients of the Outstanding Graduate Award and the Spencer-Bartlett Respect Awards, as well as recognition of the Honors Program graduates.

The full list of award recipients is below:

Outstanding Graduate AwardPresented by Troy Richards, Vice President, Alumni Board 
Faith Scheidemantle
Melanie Cox Memorial Award for Outstanding Honors Student
Presented by Melanie Stanley, Asst. Director, Honors 
Tinsley Rutledge
Special Awards Recognition

Presented by Dr. Paula Carson,

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

National Business Education AwardEmily Brewer

Robert J. Greef AwardTinsley Rutledge
Spencer-Bartlett Respect Award
Presented by Darren Fullerton,

Vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

1^st Place:
Forrest Bunter
Sierra Wells

2^nd Place:
Zachary Wuest
Courtney Jablonski

3^rd Place
Grant Strickland
Ashley Burns

4^th Place
Jordan DeGraff
Allie Heckemeyer

School of Arts and Sciences Awards
Presented by Dr. Marsi Archer, Dean

Art

Ellen Rogers, Graphic Design
Sarah Clark, Studio

Biochemistry
Grace Scheidemantle

Biology

Ashley Burns
Garner Rudroff
Katie Wiele

Chemistry 
Cole Corlett

Criminal Justice
Taylor Garrett
Roderick Peterson

Jonna Welch

English
Faith Scheidemantle

English Education
Emily Trejo

Environmental Health & Safety
Madeleine Swier

History
Heather Kimbrough

Law Enforcement
Casey Crain

Darrin Bentley

Mass CommunicationBrianna Allen

Computational MathMichael Coberley

MathematicsCori Smith

Mathematics EducationMatthew Forbes

Modern Language Education
Georgia Antillon

MusicForrest Bunter

Music EducationTyler Jones

PhysicsJill McDonald

Political ScienceTyler Coleman

Public RelationsKailey Schellack

Social Science Education
Leah Throneberry

SociologySmaira Newman 
Andrea Rosenbaum

Social Work
Christian Provence

Theatre
Inge Logtenberg

Institute of International Studies
Presented by Dr. Marsi Archer, Dean

International Studies
Carrie Keener

Robert W. Plaster School of Business

Presented by Dr. Jeff Zimmerman, Dean

Accounting
Stephen McAndrews

John Nguyen

Chloe Hargrove

Business Education
Emily Brewer

Computer Information Science - B.S.

Christopher Alleman

David Balaun

Computer Information Science - A.S.
Jonathan Ernst

Economics
Kai Wang

Finance
Marshall McCord

International Business
Jonathan Ponce

Industrial Engineering Technology
Caleb House

Logistics
Alexandre Alekhine

Management
Melissa Collins

Glenn Pickering

Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Casey Finley

Marketing 
Savannah Stouffer

Adrienne Weston

School of Education

Presented by Dr. Lorinda Hackett, Interim Dean

Elementary Education
Courtney Adrian

Elementary Education
Hannah Fuller
Tylan Harris

Health Promotion & Wellness
Allie Heckemeyer

Middle School Education
Dillion Remshardt

Physical Education
Trenton Moeller

Psychology
Michael Morgan

Emily Nichols

School of Health Sciences

Presented by Dr. Rick Schooler, Dean

Dental Hygiene
Madisyn Freeze

Taylor Bolt

Health Science
Allison Banze

Kerri Williams

John Erie

Nursing
Amanda Hayes

Michelle O’Hare

Radiology
Kayla Jenison

Respiratory Therapy
Tyra Welch

Honors Program Graduates

Presented by Dr. Michael Howarth, Director of Honors Program

Fall 2017

Mariah Julia Uchoa Lucas

Hannah Fuller

Courtney Adrian

Spring 2018

Bethany Ames

Emily Brewer

Forrest Bunter

Elizabeth Burken

Ashley Burns

Cora Butcher-Spellman

Sarah Clark

Karissa Degani

Kaitlin Fraser

Courtney Jablonski

Sabrina Johnson

Kenzie McAlister

Remington Murray

Christian Provence

Tinsley Rutledge

Grace Scheidemantle

Faith Scheidemantle

Ashlann Shroyer

Alyvia Warstler

Sierra Wells

Shelby Werner

Annie White