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Page 8 THE CRANE CHRONICLE/STONE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Thursday, May 17, 2012 Comments & Notes from... Mary Kuyper P.O. Box 208 Reeds Spring MO 65737 • 417-272-3527 Dear Readerville: Thank you for being with us again. Behind as usual – indeed. Summer is here & I have a picture from Christmas.. Not my fault – well not all my fault. Norma May, who retired from Reeds Spring school, had one of her family taken. But, it took a while to make it to my door and then it took a little longer to find it again and get it out to all of you. Greg & Norma May have taken a less stressfull career path. They now work with Amsol. Not sure I can explain it, but give them a call if you want more info on this career change. James & Melissa celebrated their 2 nd . wedding anniversary. Melissa is taking classes towards being a medical technician. James is still serving in the 135 th . Missouri Army National Guard Band. Leigha should graduate from Drury in August. They have lots of pets. Norma said her mom still mows – cooks – cleans, etc. Norma also said that James made a trip to Washington DC as part of the Ozarks Honor Flight and that her mom got to go with him. Robert & Linda are still living in St. Louis and working with a disability group. Mike is still working with MODOT. Chris & Cindy still live in Oklahoma. Skyler is in the Marines. Roger works with Kimberling City Plumbing and Alicia works at SDC. Miss Norma still works part time in the music world, teaching for the childrens’ choirs of Southwest Missouri. Norma told me that she still gets to spend a lot of time at home, usually letting the cats & dogs out, then in again, then out – you know, door woman for the pets. You get the picture – HA! HA! AND FINALLY – GOD BLESS O.R. & MARY MAY ON THEIR 70 TH . WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. (I know, that’s coming late too.) Now, Cousin Norma May, maybe if you start now & I start now, we won’t be six months late – You think? As you will see in the picture, a family portrait, reading left to right, Norma May, Vera Hinkle (Norma’s mom), Greg May, O.R. May, Melissa May (James’ wife), Mary May, James May, Leigha May. Special Visitor Neighbors Efton Pritchard & his daughter Donna were coming for a visit & when they arrived I was duly surprised. They brought Donna’s daughter Teresa. We remised about days gone by. I had not seen Teresa for many years. When she was born, I said she was my God child, but she Reeds Spring Jct. always called me her Fairy God Mother. It was great to see all of them. Teresa, hope to see you again soon. Special Annoucement Just received in the mail an invitation to Chris O’Day’s wedding taking place in July in California. Sure wish I could go, but health problems will keep me in Missouri. More on the wedding after it occurs and I get pictures. National Day Of Prayer Waiting on some pictures still, but I do have several taken by Bert O’Day – the Landmarks Apostolic Church and Rob Barringer. I have elected to use 3 or so at a time if the paper permits an then we will do a full cover. It is too good to glide over it. More in a few weeks. Food For Thought: 2012 National Prayer by Dr. David Jeremiah: Heavenly Father, every gift 7 perfect gift comes from you. You are a faithful God & Your mercy endures forever. You have promised to bless the nation that trusts in You. Our currency proclaims “In God We Trust,” but in our culture we are far from You. In the words of the prophet Daniel, “We have sinned & committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts & Your judgements.” We come before You once more, seeking Your forgiveness & mercy. You, O God, are our only hope….Hear our prayer &, for Your Honor’s sake, shine Your face upon this nation. Give our leaders the desire to seek Your wisdom & the courage to follow Your guidance…& watch over the Men & women of our armed forces as they sacrifice for the cause of freedom. We give Yu thanks for all You have done for us, and we earnestly pray that You will help us become, once again, a nation whose God is the Lord. In the name of Your Son, and our Savior, we pray this prayer. Amen. For Your Funny Bone: I have been to a lot of places, but I have never been in Cahoots. Apparently you can’t go there alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I’ve also never been in Cognito, either. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don’t have an airport, you have to be driven there. I’ve made several trips & am planning one in the near future. Till Next time: Ha Kuna Matata! Death From Overheating: Never Leave Your Child Alone In A Car The Stone County Health Department wants your family to enjoy the summer months by making wise decisions to stay safe during the hot, humid weather. According to Jan Null, CCM, Professor of Meteorology at San Francisco State University, last year there were a total of 33 infant and child fatalities in the United States due to hyperthermia after they were left in hot cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s. From 2000-2011 there have been at least a total of 456 of these needless tragedies. Over fifty (50) percent of these deaths were caused by caregivers forgetting the child was left in the vehicle, while thirty (30) percent were due to children playing in the vehicle. Children under four years of age are especially at risk for heat related-illness such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and hyperthermia. Heat is much more dangerous to children than it is to adults. When left in a hot vehicle, a young child’s core body temperature may increase three to five times faster than that of an adult, making them more susceptible to heat illness. Heat illness is divided into three (3) phases; the mildest form is heat stress, the physical discomfort and physiologic strain as a result of a hot environment; next is heat exhaustion or heat stroke, a mild to moderate illness associated with dehydration and a core body temperature ranging for 99 ̊ F to 104 ̊ F. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include intense thirst, weakness, discomfort, anxiety, dizziness, fainting, and headache; finally, heat stroke is a life-threatening illness characterized by an elevated core body temperature over 104 ̊ F with central nervous system dysfunction resulting in delirium, convulsions, coma, organ shutdown, and death. (Bouchama A. Knochel JP, Heat Stroke, N Eng J Med. 2002-346) The temperature inside a vehicle can increase over 3 ̊ F every five (5) minutes, with the majority of the temperature rise occurring within the first 15 – 30 minutes. After an hour, the temperature inside the vehicle can differ from the outside temperature by 45 ̊ F or more. The time it takes for the temperature to rise to a dangerous level in a vehicle does not decrease if windows are left cracked/open Stone County Health Department Angela Ford, Administrator 417-357-6134 • Forda@lpha.mopublic.org www.stonecountyhealthdepartment.com or if the air conditioner has been running; vehicle window shades or windshield shades do not make it safe to leave a child inside. To protect your children from heat-related injury or illness, follow these guidelines: • NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN A VEHICLE. NOT EVEN FOR A MINUTE! • IF YOU SEE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN A HOT VEHICLE CALL 9- 1-1. •Be sure that all occupants leave the vehicle when unloading. Don't overlook sleeping babies. •Always lock your car and ensure children do not have access to keys or remote entry devices. If a child is missing, check the car first, including the trunk. Teach your children that vehicles are never to be used as a play area. •If your vehicle has childresistant locks, teach older children how to unlock the doors if they unintentionally get locked in. To prevent children from being locked in the trunk, ask your dealer about getting your car retrofitted with an interior trunk release. •Keep a stuffed animal in the carseat and when the child is put in the seat place the animal in the front with the driver. • Or place your purse or briefcase in the back seat as a reminder that you have your child in the car. • Make "look before you leave" a routine whenever you get out of the car. • Have a plan that your childcare provider will call you if your child does not show up for school. The Stone County Health Department warns parents not to underestimate the danger of overheating in parked cars. Prevention of heat illness in children and other potentially injuries are straightforward; do not leave them in the car. For more information visit our website w w w . stonecountyhealthdepartment. com or call Kim King, Health Educator at 357-6134. To see a demonstration of how quickly a car heats up in moderate temperatures, please visit www.ggweather.com/heat. Seaman Cont... has taken a number of dramatic twists and turns in the fiveand-a-half years since it was committed, including a trip to the Missouri Supreme Court. It was Zack Stewart, Seaman’s brother-in-law, who was originally charged for the November 29, 2006, shooting death of fifty three year-old Dulin, a resident of Hurley. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2010 that Stewart deserved a new trial based on evidence collected at the crime scene and evidence uncovered while he was jailed. During Stewart’s trial in Greene County, where the case was moved to on a change of venue, a family member of Dulin’s told Selby that a hat that he introduced into evidence as belonging to Dulin was not his. Selby asked the crime lab to put an Alpha rush on the hat during trial and DNA on the cap came back with a hit for Seaman’s DNA. Even with that evidence, the jury convicted the then 19 year-old Stewart. As Selby was preparing to retry Stewart, he received “bombshell” evidence that led him to dismiss charges against Stewart and charge Seaman. That evidence came from John Mills who was offered a deal of immunity if he would tell investigator’s what happened the night Dulin was murdered. What Mills told them stunned everyone involved in the deal... he was the second man Dulin referred to as he lay dying in a recorded 9-1-1 call. “That was a bombshell. We thought that he had some knowledge, but we didn’t think he was a participant,” said Selby. Mills told investigators he witnessed Seaman gun Dulin down that cool fall night because they wanted to continue to party. The following is the complete unadulterated written statement made by Mills to investigator’s and it has never before been made public. It was obtained by this reporter by a Sunshine request: The night of David Dulin’s murder started out with Tim Seamon (sic) and myself drinking vodka at Ritchy and Amanda’s house. After Ritchy and Amanda went to sleep Tim and I sat up talking tying to figure out how to get some meth. Tim stated he could get some meth in California if we could get the gas money to go. I stated why don’t we just rob somebody. I told him I could get a gun and that we should just shoot someone in the head and take their money. So we decided to go to my dad’s house to get a gun. We drove to my dads in my ford tarous (sic) and I went in to get a gun. My dad woke up to let me in and then he went to use the restroom. While he was in the restroom I went in his bedroom and got a 22 caliber pistol out from under his pillow and stuck it in my waistband. I told my dad I was going to stay the night at Ritchy’s and I left. When we were
Seaman Cont... going back toward Ritchy’s, Tim navigated on which way for me to go. We wound up goin to David Dulins and pulling in the drive by his SUV. We got out of the car and I stuck the gun in between my left arm and ribcage. Tim walked in front of me and David Dulin met us at the front door and invited us in. We came in and sat on his couch & Tim started talking with him. Tim was talking something about death and dying then he gestured to me to give him the gun. He was in between me and Dulin - I let the gun slide down from between my arm and ribs and slid it to him on the couch. After that Tim stood up and said everybody’s gotta die sometime and pointed the pistol at David while he was in his chair and shot him in the head. David got up with another 22 pistol and Tim dropped my dads pistol and they spun around and they wound up in the floor with Tim on top. About four shots went off from Davids gun. I picked up my dads gun off the floor and shot David in the side of the head and in his stomach. After that Tim got up and said lets get out of here. We ran out and got in my car and headed back to Ritchy and Amandas. When we got there Tim said we need to burn our clothes so we did. Then we washed our hands with bleach. Later on we was sitting in the bedroom and I seen Tim had taken Davids pistol with a laser light on it. Then next morning we hid the guns in the woods but I had to take my dads back because he was gonna report it stolen. A list of items is the last page of the statement; 1. A 22 9 shot revolver-took it back to dads house 1. I was wearing a black jacket that said AAA concrete and a tan Mills concrete hat 1. Tim was wearing a ball cap & flannel jacket 1. I knew ahead of time that we were gonna kill somebody Selby has said in the past that the prosecution and conviction of Stewart, who was innocent, “is a prosecutor’s worst nightmare.” When Selby addressed the court at Seaman’s sentencing he said, “He (Seaman) stood idly by in the shadows while his brother-inlaw was tried and convicted of a crime he didn’t commit. I regret for the family, the state and the community that he (Mills) is not going to be prosecuted for David Dulin’s murder. Referencing the deal he made with Mills, “It did tell us we know for sure who killed David Dulin but we also now know who didn’t kill Mr. Dulin.” Seaman’s attorney Chris Hatley asked the court to sentence his client to 15 years in prison. “He (Seaman) never stood here and said he killed David Dulin...it was John Mills. He never stood here and said he shot David Dulin or robbed Mr. Dulin. He never came forward, but neither did John Mills. That doesn’t mean he is not guilty in the eyes of the law.” Mills was sentenced last month to 7 years in prison on various weapons charges unrelated to Dulin’s murder. His 5 year probation for domestic violence was also revoked at that time. The judge in that case was unable to take into consideration anything having to do with Dulin’s murder. Hatley also took aim at the immunity deal, “I believe it when Mr. Selby says if he had it to do all over again he wouldn’t.” Under state law, Seaman must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before he is eligible for parole. Alderwoman Cont... a website with the video www. stonecountypolicebrutality.com Wiley refutes the claim made by an officer who wrote in a probable cause statement that Jessica White was allegedly intoxicated. “I wish Sheriff Hill and his deputies had taken the time to interview the numerous witnesses to this event. In that light, when we are done investigating, we will release our side of the story and the videos that clearly refute the outrageous comments contained in Sheriff Hill’s press release.” “My clients wish to state clearly that the majority of officers who were present on Saturday were well-mannered and pleasant. But the ones who participated in these vicious and senseless assaults while having no reason to be on client’s property deserve to answer for their actions.” 83 rd Billings High Alumni/Reunion Saturday, May 19, 2012 Only weeks out for the annual Billings High Alumni Reunion. Saturday, May 19 th . Registration begins at 6:00 PM with deli trays, and a time of reacquainting with other alumni. Always the 3 rd Saturday of May, in the COMMONS AREA of the Billings Public School GYMNASIUM. The Reunion will be a time of honoring all graduates, honoring those classes having reunions with a time of taking pictures, as we are entertained by our ALUMNI. Please register your class if you are having a class reunion. Many from the various classes have indicated their intent to be present for the 2012 Alumni Reunion. Special tables will be set for those having a reunion, provided we know. With the recent storms, deaths and accidents this past year, it creates within the alumni, the need for continued friendships, even if it is just once a year. Special recognitions to those who have traveled the farthest, the oldest, most newly wed and our veterans. First, the class of 2012 will be honored, as the newest honored Billings alumni. Excited about alumni! Yes, to be a proud honored graduate of Billings High is a prize to hold dear, a special privilege to be a part of history with the public school system in America. A minimal donation, of $5.00 or more to assist in defraying overhead at registration is appreciated. Questions, comments contact either: President Pastor Gary Stewart @ 744-2901 or e-mail @ Garyspad@sbcglobal.net Vice President Larry Wiles; Co- Secretary/Treasure Sandy Inman and Cindy Wagemann. Don Phillips Capital Report Budget Passed The budget passed just in time and the regular legislative session is ending on Friday, May 18 th . The 24 billion dollar, balanced budget provided many challenges. Most Missourians agree we need to have a lean, efficient spending policy, but the rub comes as to what programs; agencies and organizations suffer the worst of the trimming. It’s a difficult decision yet one that has to be made. The General Assembly (House and Senate combined) was able to restore three million dollars in tourism money and 28 million dollars in supplemental money for the Blind Medical Program. We also restored 106 million dollars in cuts to higher education that were originally removed by Governor Nixon. There was an emphasis on services for our seniors, veterans, low-income families and Medicaid funding. We were also able to give a 2% raise to state employees earning less than $70,000 a year. The budget process involves many bills with a variety of categories. I’m just glad it’s over for this year! I noticed that California, for instance, is projecting a 16 billion dollar shortfall. Those of us in the Show Me State should be pleased we’ve had the foresight and leadership to avoid such a situation! Dred Scott Honored This past Wednesday, Dred Scott was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians. In an infamous Supreme Court case, Dred Scott v. Sanford, aka; the Dred Scott Decision, an African American slave, living in Missouri, sued for his freedom in 1847. The U.S. Supreme court ruled 10 yrs. later, in 1857, that no person of African ancestry could ever become an American citizen! Mr. Scott had moved to Missouri, after being sold to his Master, John Sanford. Mr. Scott had previously lived in the state of Illinois and the territory of Wisconsin. After Thursday, May 17, 2012 THE CRANE CHRONICLE/STONE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Page 9 the Supreme Court ruling, Dred Scott remained a slave, although the case brought focus to the slavery issue and ultimately led to its destruction. My Bill HB 1524 has a two-way shot at passage. It’s included in HB 1103 (that should be Truly Agreed Upon and Finally Passed this week). It’s also a part of a four-part banking bill, SB 635, however, due to many amendments in the House; the bill is now in “conference” and will hopefully emerge “cleaned up.” The bill, in either HB 1103 or SB 635, has a great chance of becoming law and will arguably be one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed in some time! It allows for a private road maintenance agreement for homeowners living on a privately maintained road. This opens the door for low interest rate loans from secondary lending institutions. It also brings up the value of the property and makes it easier to purchase or sell homes because of the lower interest rate loans. Mother’s Day A belated, Happy Mother’s Day, to all you Mom’s out there! I hope you had a glorious Mother’s Day! The Final Week This week concludes the regular session of the 96 th General Assembly for 2012. Friday at 6 p.m. will officially mark the close of this session. Unless the Governor calls for a special session, we won’t be spending a lot of time at the capitol the remainder of the year. I’ll do a session summary and share my plans for after-session work, within the district, in next week’s report. As always, it’s my pleasure to be your representative in Jefferson City! Email: don.phillips@house. mo.gov Phone: 573-751-3851. Address: Rep. Don Phillips, House Post Office, Room 135, 201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101. All-Hazards Alert Radios Can Save Lives Stone County, Mo. – Severe weather can strike virtually without warning, leaving a devastating path of destruction and taking lives. Joplin last year and the tornadoes in Stone and Taney Counties this year are solemn reminders. We are still at equal risk for more tornadoes, floods and ice storms just like those experienced in southwest Missouri in recent years. Early warning is vital. With the National Weather Service’s technology and early notification systems, the all-hazards alert radios can provide families with enough warning to take their emergency kit and get to safety. “Every second counts when an emergency is threatening your family,” says emergency management director Tom Martin. “These radios can Card of Thanks I’ll try again. Many thanks to the person or persons that placed a very nice stone saddle on our lot stone in Galena Cemetery. Thank you, we appreciate it, we are blessed. There is a reason will you share it with me. I would like to thank you in person. Gene Kissire A Word From......... Lana Gilbert Administrator Of Heritage Harmony House 417-678-5383 I hope all you mothers out there had a great Mother’s Day. We had a fun Mother’s Day contest here at Heritage Harmony House last Friday. We found out that we have some very talented mothers. We had a yodeling mama, a hopping hip mom, and one wigged out woman, complete with royal blue hair, not to mention the many other mothers that participated. I would also like to thank all of you that have responded to this column. We have added 4 new meals on wheels recipients in Northern Stone County. Our monthly total for meals delivered to Stone County is up to 504. Awesome! Please remember that if you know a senior who is 60 or over that needs help with meals or any other service, give me a call at 417-678-5383. HHH is open from 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. We are located just behind the hospital in Aurora. And don’t forget that May is National Older Americans Month and the theme is Never Too Old To Play. So, get out and have some fun this week! Until next time….Lana wake you up in the night, and can be programmed to provide local warnings and information on what to do and where to go to protect yourself and your family.” Outdoor sirens in some communities warn people who are outside, but they are not designed to alert people inside buildings. The all-hazards radios can alert families, businesses, faith based or civic organizations and other groups inside a facility. The radios are available at a reasonable cost at many local retailers, including Radio Shack, Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Price Cutter. They can also be purchased from the American Red Cross. “As soon as you purchase a radio, be sure you program it appropriately for your warning area and then test it,” adds Martin. “We don’t want anyone to discover in the middle of a real emergency that their all-hazards alert radio is not working properly. When they are programmed and used correctly, these radios can save lives.” For more information on the all-hazards NOAA weather alert radios, visit www.smeso.org, or contact the Stone County Office of Emergency Management at 417-739-2181.
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