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Page 2 THE CRANE CHRONICLE/STONE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Thursday, February 28, 2013 Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican (USPS 136-740) Combining and Continuing THE CRANE CHRONICLE STONE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Published Each Thursday By STONE COUNTY PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. 114 MAIN, CRANE, (Stone County) MISSOURI 65633-0401 Jamie Tabor, News Editor Jamie Tabor, Office Mgr Phone (417) 723-5248 Fax (417) 723-8490 PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT CRANE, MO. 65633 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Stone County Publishing Co., Inc. P.O. Box 401 Crane, Mo. 65633-0401 VOLUME 126 • NUMBER 24 THURSDAY, October 25, 2012 2012 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Stone, Barry, Christian, Lawrence and Taney Counties (per year)........... $28.00 ($26.05 for newspaper, $1.95 for sales tax, for 28.00 combined) Elsewhere in Missouri (per year) $30.00 ($27.91 for newspaper, $2.09 for sales tax, $30.00 combined) All other States (per year)........... $40.00 Subscription rates to Foreign Address Upon Request 2012Single Copy Mailed(each)......... $2.90 (37¢ for newspaper, 3¢ for sales tax, $2.50 for postage and handling) 2012 Single Copy Sold Over The Counter (each) 40¢ (37¢ for newspaper, 3¢ for sales tax, 40¢ combined) Newspaper sold in different locations with varying sales tax rates Legal Ad Deadline.................12 Noon, Monday Display Ad Deadline.............12 Noon, Monday Classified Ad Deadline...........10 a.m., Tuesday News Deadline.......................12 Noon, Monday We reserve the right to reject, cancel or edit news articles or advertisements at any time or as we deem necessary. We assume NO responsibility for errors, which occur in items or advertisements, received via telephone conversation or via email. We assume NO responsibility for accuracy of advertisements or the suitability for the intended purpose. All letters to the editor must contain the legal signature of the person submitting the letter and the writer’s phone number. The person that is signing the Letter to the Editor must sign a waiver that is provided in our office before it can be published. Writer’s name will be withheld from publication upon request. All Letters to the Editor must be delivered in person to the newspaper office and proper identity established before publishing. Any advertisement or letter to the editor that contains negative allegations or references to another person or entity must be accompanied by a citation to the source material or materials or copies of such materials and must be submitted to the editorial board for verification no later than two weeks before publication. Political Letters to the Editor will not be accepted the week prior to an election. No Letter to the Editor or advertiser may remain anonymous and the identity can be found out by coming to the newspaper office. NO PHONE CALLS. If the editorial board determines that any such allegations lack veracity, it reserves the right to refuse publication of the advertisement or letter to the editor. Opinions expressed in columns, commentaries, letters to the editor, articles containing a byline, or other submitted articles, which are editorial in nature, are the opinions of the writer and should NOT be construed as the opinion of the publishers or editor of The Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican. Persons submitting photographs for publication in the newspaper should include a stamped self-addressed envelope for the return of the picture or pick them up at the office within two weeks following publication. Ozark Electri Cont. from pg. 1 developing a more efficient workforce without reducing our level of service.” His most memorable events at the Cooperative include “working the many ice storms and tornadoes and watching the lights come back on.” Mr. Prewitt said he will miss “the relationships with a great group of fellow employees and the many friends in the utility business. For me there has been a high level of fulfillment in my 37 years in this business through the service we provide our members. I came to understand what it meant to work for and with rural people through my parents. My Mother is a retired school teacher, and I watched and noted her dedication to the children she taught, one of which is our new GM Patrick Oehlschlager. My Father is a retired Agronomist for the University of Missouri, formally known as a County Agent. When I was young, I occasionally traveled with him in the summer on his farm visits and grew to appreciate what he did for Rural America by helping the farming community. Additionally for me there was an attraction to serving the rural and urban community because I noted the strong relationships my parents built with the people they worked for and with. I believe their example led me to this career and it has been very rewarding.” Mr. Prewitt’s retirement gives him more time with family - “My wife, Jayne, and I will do lots of camping and traveling. I will be doing more trout fishing and possibly help my brother with his custom fly rod business. I will be attending more baseball games and intend to visit every nearby professional baseball park as I travel. Also, I will help my Dad on the farm and play with my Grandchildren” Mr. Prewitt’s family includes his wife Jayne; daughters and husbands: Sarah & Eric Johnson and their soon-to-be-born son Ethan Patrick; Rebecca & Nathan Schoen and their children Lucas & Nella; and Bethany & Justin Patterson and their son Drew. He includes his coworkers and church family in the group also. Ozark Electric Cooperative acknowledges with gratitude retiring General Manager Patrick L. Prewitt for his 31 years of dedicated service to Ozark Electric Cooperative and its Board, Members, and Employees. New General Manager Announced With retirement of Mr. Prewitt, Ozark Electric announces the appointment of Patrick Oehlschlager as the Cooperative’s next General Manager. Mr. Oehlschlager has worked at Ozark Electric since August 1994. His previous positions include evening dispatcher, operations clerk, staking engineer/ legislative coordinator, and his current position as division manager of Member Services. He is a 1989 Mt. Vernon High School graduate, and a 1993 graduate of North Central College, Naperville, Illinois. Mr. Oehlschlager had the following comments about his appointment as General Manager: “Growing up in Mount Vernon, I had always heard that working for Ozark Electric was the best job around. Once I was given the opportunity to work here, I understood what people meant. It’s still true. I am so appreciative of the blessings that have been afforded to me in my time here. I get to be a part of a company that has a culture of service and sacrifice that is immeasurable. I look forward to continuing to promote the positive attributes of this company as its General Manager. I consider myself extremely fortunate to be a local guy that grew up here in a rural community on a small farm south of town. Hauling hay, clearing fence rows and tending livestock were a part of growing up for me. Now I get to work for a company that has rural folks as the centerpiece for how they do business, awesome. I am extremely thankful and humbled by the Board’s show of support. I am also fully aware of the shoes I’m being asked to fill. As General Manager, Pat Prewitt has exemplified what I aspire to be as his successor: loyal, trustworthy, honest, and dedicated just to name a few. I will also do as he has and realize the strength of this Cooperative is held in the hearts and characters of those we serve.” Mr. Oehlschlager said his most memorable event in his years at Ozark Electric was “working alongside our linemen and others from around the country for days on end in the 2007 ice storm.” Patrick’s family includes his wife of 19 years, Jessicca; son Payton 15, and daughters Sidney 13, and Emma 12. A Word From......... Lana Gilbert Administrator Of Heritage Harmony House 417-678-5383 OLD MAN WINTER HAS FINALLY MADE HIS APPEARANCE! Snow, ice, sleet! Snow, snow, and cold! I personally prefer the sun and warmth. I’ve told my husband many times I would like to make like a bird and fly South for the Winter and come back in late Spring. For some reason he’s just not interested. Go figure! lol. Seriously, Winter is here with a vengence. Many Seniors suffer serious health issues during this season. Slipping on ice can be fatal to a Senior. Often a slip on ice can lead to broken legs, pelvis, hip, back, or arms, etc. These injuries consist of long term healing. Here at Heritage Harmony House, we’ve had the misfortune of losing Seniors suffering from such injuries, usually from other symptoms resulting from long bedridden convalesence, such as pneumonia. You can avoid such falls and injuries by being prepared. Keep salt on hand to sprinkle on your steps and sidewalks to break up any ice accumulation. Then sweep away the debris. Keep paths clear of snow. If you have golf shoes, wear them when ice is on the ground. An oldie but goodie, keep an old pair of nylons on hand and cut 2 strips out of the legs about 2 to 3 inches long. Slip these over the toe of your shoes covering the ball of your feet. This will give your shoes some much needed traction. And last but certainly not least, make arrangements to have a family member or neighbor to do the snow shoveling for you or run errands for you until the ground clears up. My motto is, “Better to be safe than sorry.”As you know tax season is in full swing here at HHH. I want to remind Seniors they can file a MO-PTC form if they rent and receive a percentage of their annual rent paid in return, if income guidelines are met. All you need to file this tax form is your 1099 from Social Security, Sassa Fras Salon & Boutique 417-463-2000 646 S. Hwy 60 Marionville In Murfin Market Plaza Services Offered: *Full Hair Services* *Spa Pedicures* *Organic Spray Tans* *Tanning* *Waxing* “Come get your Sass on!” any W-2 you may have, any other proof of income, and a letter from your landlord, with their name, address, tax i.d. number (EIN or last 4 digits of their social security number) and you are set. If you are not sure you qualify, call me at HHH for more information. If you need assistance filing this form, call me to make an appointment. My number at HHH is 417- 678-5383. You can also file a MO-PTC form if you own your home and pay real estate taxes. Again, you must have the same documentation listed above, but instead of a letter from a landlord, you need your real estate paid tax receipt(s). I can also assist you with filing this form. Just make an appointment. If you have any questions on the MO-PTC, don’t hesitate to give me a call. Heritage Harmony House is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm. Our phone number is 417-678-5383. If you prefer to email, my email address is: lanag@swmoa.com. We are located in Aurora behind the hospital. I would love to hear from you and hope to see you soon. If you would like to know more about our programs and our schedules, please follow us on FaceBook or call me to mail you our monthly calendar and menu. I would be happy to do so. Be safe and stay warm my friends. P.S. Happy 50th anniversary to my parents, Eddie & Janice Brown, who have been married 50 years today! Until Kulhanek Asks For Change Of Venue By: Kathee Sanchez-Baird A man from Shell Knob charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a fatal crash last summer has asked to have his trial moved to another county. Nicholas Kulhanek, 27, is also facing charges of leaving the scene of an accident and DWI. Barry County Prosecutor Johnnie Cox has indicated that he plans to charge Kulhanek, who has multiple convictions, as a prior and persistent offender. Forty nine year-old Aaron Poston was killed when Kulhanek attempted to make a turn and pulled into the path of Poston’s motorcycle on Highway 39 last July. Judge Jack Goodman will rule of the change of venue motion on March 19th. The change will automatically be granted because Barry County has less than 75,000 residents. Kulhanek, who has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges, remains jailed in Barry County Jail on a quarter million dollar bond.
Thursday, February 28, 2013 THE CRANE CHRONICLE/STONE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Page 3 Stone County Sixty Years Ago-1953 (Taken from the Crane Chronicle: Volume 49): The Red Cross bloodmobile visited Crane and fell short of their quota for 120 pints of blood, when only 30 people donated. The Crane City Council accepted Cannady Construction Company’s bid for construction of a sewer system and disposal plant in town. Their bid was $116,909. FIFTY YEARS AGO- 1963 (Taken from the Crane Chronicle: Volume 78): Glen McNeely, manager, Cooperative Association, Crane, was presented with a 10-year service award in special ceremonies at the annual managers meeting of the Missouri Farmers Association in Columbia. Juniors at Hurley High School presented a play titled “A Feudin’ Over yonder”. It consisted of 3 acts containing hillbilly comedy. The public was invited to attend, and admission was 35-60 cents. FORTY YEARS AGO-1973 (Taken from The Stone County Republican: Volume 16): Donna Gamble of Hurley, Jane Hilton of Crane, and Linda Watts of Galena were named 1973 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for their respective schools. They received a specially designed award from General Mills, sponsor of the annual Betty Crocker Search for American Homemakers of Tomorrow. All three ladies were also eligible for State and National Honors. Governor Kit Bond announced the appointment of Robert S. Wiley of Crane to the Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council, which is headed by Missouri Attorney General John C. Danforth as chairman. State Senator, Emory Melton, informed Wiley of the appointment via telephone call and arranged for Wiley to appear before the Senate Committee on Gubernatorial Appointments for confirmation. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO-1988 (Taken from the Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican: Volume 101); The Galena Park Board sponsored a Gala Sadie Hawkins Party and Dance in the Galena High School Cafeteria. The agenda included live bands, dancing, door prizes, costume contests, and prizes, refreshments, and some fun surprises. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for bathroom facilities and equipment for the new Y-Bridge Park. Tamara Howard was named the Galena FFA chapter sweetheart. She was a Galena High School Sophomore at the time. TEN YEARS AGO- 2003 (Taken from the Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican: Volume 116) Reeds Spring Intermediate school Fifth grade students participated in the first All-District Choir Day. The group included director Norma May, Tabitha Brown, Jordan Mason, Tim Stumpff, Ryan Booth, Elizabeth Row, and Ashleigh Upton. A woman in the Las Vegas, Nevada area called Stone County police and stated that her 2002 Jeep had been stolen in Las Vegas, and was possibly in route to her home in Lampe. Upon inspection of the Lampe address, police found the stolen Jeep, but no suspect. Two days later, a deputy made traffic stop and found it was pulling a trailer that had just been stolen from the Kimberling Inn. When the deputy checked the vehicle pulling the stolen trailer he found drugs, drug paraphernalia, and weapons. Officers returned to the Lampe residence and found another subject who was then arrested on warrants. Investigating the property in Lampe, officers found another stolen vehicle, stolen out of Nevada, a stolen watercraft, trailer, and an A.T.V. Those placed under arrest consisted of an 18-year-old male, and a 20- year-old male. Walters Chiropractic Dr. Lonnie R. Walters Chiropractor Nutritional Counseling Office: (417)461-1155 316 Mt. Vernon Blvd. Mt Vernon, MO 65712 Tue & Fri 1PM-5PM*Wed & Sat 9AM-12 Noon Visit Our Website To View The Current Issue Of The Paper Or To Look Through Our Archives! www.cc-scrnews.com Cape Fair Marina Fishing Tournaments CAPE FAIR MARINA BENEFIT TOURNAMENT PEYTON EDWARDS BENEFIT BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT MARCH 30, 2013. Starts 7:00 a.m. with weigh-in 3:00 p.m. Entry fee $70.00 per boat. Payback 60/40 will be one place for every four boats entered with a maximum of 10 places paid, plus $10.00 per boat for big bass pot. I would like to introduce you to someone very special; this beautiful 13-year-old is Peyton Edwards. She is a happy, kind, loving, and smart little girl. She has been hindered with Dyslexia, which causes multiple learning disabilities that has made it nearly impossible to have success in the public school system. She would be entering 7 th grade at a public school, but in fact most of her testing/retained knowledge is at a 4 th grade level. The public schools do not have the resources or funding to get her the help she needs so she just gets passed onto the next grade without the knowledge she desperately needs and wants. Peyton attended Rivendale Learning Institute for 18 months and she has made great improvements while there. She now attends The Summit Prep a private school and place where Peyton can get the one-onone attention, oral testing, books on tape, and our individualized learning plan she needs to be a successful student. Peyton is in a classroom with a very limited number of students that will help in her development. Peyton has a hunger for learning, and desperately wants to have the chance to reach her full potential. She also requires tutoring with a Dyslexic Specialist. It is very costly to send her to the private school and her tutoring fees; but the return will be well worth it with the amazing progress we know she will make in her reading, writing, and confidence in herself. We ask for your support in sending Peyton to the Summit Prep, it is a taxdeductible donation to the school in Peyton’s name. Any donation is appreciated more than you know. Help us help Peyton and give this little girl the chance to shine! Thank you so much for any of your generous donations and prayers for Peyton’s struggle and future. MARCH 2, 2013--- REEDS SPRING PROJECT GRADUATION BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT. Take off time: 7:00 a.m., weigh-in time 3:00 p.m. $40.00 entry fee per boat, 60% payback, paying one in every 4 boats entered up to 10 places. $10.00 optional big bass 100% payback. Contact: Cape Fair Marina 417-538-4163, Stan White 417-255-3774, and Amanda Rogers 417-239-5858. MARCH 3, 2013 thru June 30, 2013---SUNDAY OPEN SPRING BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENTS. Open tournament starting March 3, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Starts 7:00 a.m., weigh-in @2:P30 p.m. Limit to 5 bass tournament/1 lb. penalty for every dead bass weighed in per boat. Entry fee $40.00 per team boat/one person can fish as a team. Paying one place for every four boats entered. Accepting registration on day of tournament until 6:50 a.m. Call Cape Fair Marina @ 417-538-4163 or Stan @ 417-255-3774. MARCH 6, 2013 thru JUNE 26, 2013---WEDNESDAY AMATEUR SPRING BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT. (Amateur defined as any fishermen who has earned less than $3,000.00 last year). June 26, 2013 will be the fish-off date. To qualify for the fish-off, teams or individuals must fish a minimum of 6 Wednesday tournaments, and the fish-off date cannot be used. The Cape Fair Marina Bass Club requires a onetime membership fee of $5.00 for handicapped and individuals over 55 yrs. of age, and $10.00 for fishermen under 55 yrs. old. Starts @ 7:00 a.m. and weigh-in will be at 2:00 p.m. This will be a 4 bass limit tournament with a 1 lb. penalty for every dead bass weighed in per boat. Entry fee $40.00 per team and one person can fish as a team. Registration accepted on and up to the day of each tournament until 6:50 a.m. Call Cape Fair Marina @ 417-538-4163, Stan @ 417-255- 3774. Let us bring the NEWS to your door! Call Now For Your Subscription: 417-723-5248 Mu Extension To Offer Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Exercise Program Higgins Preliminary Trial Date Set By: Kathee Sanchez-Baird The preliminary hearing for a man who was allegedly burglarizing a house full of stolen stuff is scheduled to be held on March 7th. Authorities were investigating a meth lab and the alleged stolen property when they left a home in Galena to talk to the suspects; when they returned, they found Dan William Baker, 53, of Galena burglarizing the home. Drug charges were filed against Dustin Charles Gan, 26, and Randy Len Higgins, 37. They are each jailed on $75,000 bond and due back in court next month. Higgins girlfriend, Nicole Moreen Jennings, 30, who is facing similar charges, waived her preliminary hearing and was released on her own recognizance. University of Missouri Extension will again be offering Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, a 10-week exercise program designed for men and women over 50 starting on February 25, 2013 from 9:30 to 11 AM at the Cape Fair Community Building. The first class is 90 minutes long to allow time for an orientation to the program and health assessments. The nine remaining classes start at 10 AM and last an hour. Classes will be held on Mondays, Feb. 25, March 4,11, 18, and 25, and April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. The program, developed by Tufts University, is designed to help older adults improve strength, flexibility and balance. According to research conducted by Tufts, strength training improves bone density, can help reduce falls, improve arthritis symptoms, increase flexibility in older adults and can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle. The program is limited to 20 participants. The cost of the 10 week program is $25. Adults in a defined income bracket may be eligible to receive a fee reduction/waiver. Some participants may have to obtain their physician’s permission before taking part in the class. For more details, contact Renette at the University of Missouri Extension Center, 417-581-3558 or call JoEtta Bowling at the Stone County University of Missouri Extension Center, 417-357-6812.
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