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Page 2 THE CRANE CHRONICLE/STONE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Thursday, APRIL 29, 2010 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 Patty Roof, News Editor 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 123 • NUMBER 44 THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 2010 SUBSCRIPTION ATES 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 2010 Single Copy Mailed(each) ....... $2.90 (37¢ for newspaper, 3¢ for sales tax, $2.50 for postage and handling) 2010 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. 10 Years Ago (Taken from the files of the Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican dated Thursday April 27, 2000 Fred Hall, Editor) Happy Birthday to Archie Gold and Happy Anniversary to Judie and Doc Flood. The U.S. Army National Materiel Command’s Command Sergeant Major George E. Cutbirth will retire on May 22, ending a 30 year career that spanned five continents. Cutbirth is a native of Hurley, Missouri and enlisted in the Army following high school and had Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The Cutbirth family will retire to a country home south of Crane. 20 Years Ago (Taken from the files of the Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican dated Thursday April 26, 1990 Dolores Shiveley, Editor) Happy Birthday Mandy Wilson and Stephanie Gossin. Ruby Vincent sponsor of Crane FBLA was recently named Missouri Outstanding FBLA Local Advisor at the 1990 State Leadership Conference in Jefferson City. Mr and Mrs. Donnie Hagler of Aurora announce the engagement of their daughter Tracy to James Douglas McHolland, son of Mr and Mrs. Glen McHolland of Crane. Wedding plans are for June 2, 1990 at the First Church of God in Crane. 35 Years Ago (Taken from the files of the Crane Chronicle/Stone County On The Mark Mark Hansche Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare Center Crane, Missouri 65633 This past week I had the privilege of taking a couple of days off to be with family and friends and spend some time in the wooded hills of our beloved Missouri Ozarks. One of my best friends in the whole world came up from Arkansas to turkey hunt for a couple of days and we spent several extremely soggy mornings sitting under a tree trying to be quiet and still (thank God for good rain gear!) while the rain poured and the thunder rolled. Certainly there were times during the worst of the storms and rain that we looked at each other and just knew what the other was thinking…”Are we crazy?”! But we kept at it…and our diligence was rewarded. I called in a very inquisitive and very unlucky jake on Saturday morning, in be- Republican dated Thursday April 26, 1975 Benton and Dolores Shiveley, Editors) Happy Birthday to Darrell Moreland Belated Birthday to Howard Dotson and belated Anniversary wishes to Howard and Lois Dotson. Congratulations to Phyllis Wise and Dale Foster, Wedding Bells rang out last week for them. One of the mysteries of life to a school age child will always be, why he has to go to bed when he isn’t sleepy and get up when he is. 45 Years Ago (Taken from the files of The Crane Chronicle dated Thursday April 29, 1965 Leon Fredrick, Editor) Anthropologists say that one time in the life of a man might be termed a “B” period, Baldness, Bifocals, Bridgework and Bulge. A mild winter and a shortage of trappers has sent the skunk oil market skyrocketing, Glen Douglas says “ The fat just wasn’t on the skunks this past winter; because of a hard winter each animal will produce about a pint of rendered oil, and this winter we will be lucky to get a half pint out a big one. When oil was plentiful we could get a pint for about $1.00. Now we are paying four dollars a pint and may go higher. Many Ozark youngsters are dosed with large quantities of skunk oil for throat ailments, particularly croup. tween bouts of pouring rain, for my friend to harvest. The unfortunate bird met his demise, and we were very much relieved, that all of that time spent out in the lousy weather finally paid off. But even though we were damp and tired and frustrated during a lot of our hunt, I could not help but be amazed. Every time I can “unplug” and be in the midst of God’s creation, I am astounded by the complexity and intricacy of what He has made. Even sitting in the middle of a driving rainstorm with thunder rolling over the hills and lightening threatening to send us running back truck, I couldn’t help but be fascinated by the beauty and diversity around me. The call of cardinals, chickadees, and wood thrush all around me…the plain- tive cry of a whippoorwill as the sun comes up…the startled deer stamping her feet and putting herself between me and her twin fawns until she could figure out what this strange creature was on her turf. All of it amazing…all of it beautiful. Even the storm itself. As we watched from our vantage in the lee of the hillside as the storm came across the valley below us and the dark clouds broke over the hills on the opposite side of the valley I couldn’t help but think of the old hymn “How Great Thou Art”. Do you know the verse that goes…” When through the woods and forest glades I wander I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; then sings my soul…. Do you know it? I can’t help but feel God’s creation speaking into and refreshing my soul, and I can understand how the composer of that hymn felt like singing because of how they Stone County Senior Center Kathy Turner, Adminstrator 217 Main St., Crane, Mo. 65633 • 417/723-8110 Stone County Senior Citizens Center will have a Mother’s Day lunch Friday, May 7. The meal includes the regular menu items in addition a fantastic salad bar, complete with all kinds of goodies, all for the suggested donation fee. No need to make reservations, meet your friends at the Senior Center and enjoy a Mother’s Day celebration with a nutri- tious lunch and fellowship. Coming Events and Activities: Thursday, April 29- Salad Bar to complement noon lunch; Friday, April 30-Cake and Ice Cream served with noon lunch to celebrate April birthdays; Tuesday , May 4- Pitch At Noon; Friday, May 7- Mother’s Day Lunch and Salad Bar. Public Health Makes Life Better News from the Stone County Health Department Angela Ford, Administrator Stone County Health Department Thanks Volunteers with H1N1 Appreciation Celebration The Stone County Health Department (SCHD) held an H1N1 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration and Hotwash on April 20 th at the Best Western Branson Inn for thirty volunteers who donated their time, talents, and skills during the H1N1 Vaccination Campaign from September- December 2009. During the H1N1 Vaccination Campaign, the SCHD hosted 11 vaccination clinics, not including the clinics held at both SCHD offices, and utilized 30 different volunteers who donated a total of 297 hours. Volunteers as- felt. But there was another kind of peace and beauty that was evident this week in what my friend and I were doing. It’s that shared experience. That knowing each other so well and for so long that you can sit there together in the pouring rain and not say a word, but still be enjoying your friend’s company. I hope that you know that feeling as well. I hope that you have friends like that and that you recognize what that means in your life. If you do, I encourage you to call them today. Tell them you love them and miss them and that you are praying for the best in their life. And if you don’t have that kind of friend, well, it’s always best to start at the beginning, and to be that kind of friend to someone else. I wish you great friendships and great appreciation for this world we live in. I’ll be right here next week. I hope you’ll join me on the journey. sisted the SCHD by performing various job assignments (greeters, nurses, scribes, safety/traffic control) which contributed to the inoculation of 1,181 people against the H1N1 flu virus. Sixteen of the thirty volunteers were in attendance for the celebration. The appreciation celebration gave everyone the opportunity to network with other volunteers and to celebrate their accomplishments while enjoying delicious food catered by Danna’s Bar-B-Que and Burger Shop. Angela Ford, Administrator, spoke to the volunteers about the H1N1 response efforts, public health emergency response situations and preparations that will continued on page 3
Preserving Our Environment Thursday marked the end of another week of the legislative session but it was also a day I hope many of you chose to acknowledge. For those who don’t know, April 22 was Earth Day – a day when we think about our environment and how we can help to preserve it. I think it’s especially important that all of us living in the Branson area think about such things because we are blessed with such an abundance of natural resources and immense natural beauty. We are truly fortunate to call our area home, but we can never forget that the magnificence of the Ozarks will only last if we help to preserve it. When it comes to preserving our environment, a large part of our task centers on ensuring the quality of our water. We have the privilege of having both Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo here in Southwest Missouri and we can’t take those resources for granted. Our quality of life in this area is directly impacted by the water quality in these lakes. It is obvious that our economy and the environment are directly connected to each other. We are fortunate to have organizations in the area who are working to address the issue of water quality. Two of the organizations I am most familiar with are Upper White River Basin (www.uwrb.org) Foundation and Table Rock Lake Water Quality (www.trlwq.org). This summer, TRLWQ will begin work on a Watershed Management plan for Table Rock Lake. This is a project which was funded through a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. They are looking for people who are interested in discussing and finding solutions to the water quality threats we currently face. The work of both these organizations, and the efforts of so many other environmentally-conscious groups and individuals, reminds us that Earth Day should be more than just a once-a-year event. We need to be aware of our environment and what we can do to protect it each and every day. I’m proud to say the legislature has engaged in discussion on this issue. This year we’ve seen a number of bills related directly to protecting the quality of water in our state. In the House, HB 1748 would allow the Clean Water Commission to stop certain activities that are damaging to our water. HB 2165 would require the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Ayres’ Capitol Comments Nita Jane Ayres 62nd District State Representative House Post Office, State Capital, Room 233A, Jefferson City, MO 65101. to immediately post the findings of water tests done in Missouri rivers, lakes and streams. With this, Missourians would be more aware of water quality issues that may exist and we could avoid a situation like the E. Coli incident that occurred at the Lake of the Ozarks in 2009. The Missouri Senate also has considered bills (SB 1006 and SB1012) that address water quality issues in Missouri. The members of the Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee have heard both bills but neither has moved further through the process. With only three weeks to go until the end of session, it’s not likely that any of these bills will be signed into law. However, it’s a good sign that we’ve begun to discuss these issues because just putting the subject on the table for consideration is a key first step. I’m confident we’ll see more movement with bills relating to water quality in the future. While our water quality bills are not likely to pass this session, the bills that make up our state budget are ones we know have to make it through the process. The clock is ticking as our deadline to pass the budget is only two weeks away. This week, we took another important step in the process as we voted to send all 13 budget bills to conference. It’s in conference where members selected by the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tem of the Senate meet to iron out the differences between the House and Senate versions. After they’ve agreed to a final version of each bill, the House and Senate have another opportunity to vote each bill up or down. Our House Appropriations staff has created worksheets to identify the differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget. These will be invaluable tools as we work to come to an agreement on our fiscal year 2011 state budget. I’m confident the budget bills we must approve by May 7 will represent the best possible use of taxpayer dollars during these tough economic times. Thanks again for allowing me to represent you in the state capitol. Feel free to contact me with your concerns, suggestions and ideas. My office phone is 573-751-2492. Email address: nitajane.ayres@house.mo.gov Or write to: State Representative Nita Jane Ayres, House Post Office, State Capitol, Room 233- A, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Stone County Publishing Co., Inc. 114 Main • Crane (417) 723-5248 • Email: screditor@centurylink.net We have all your stationery and printing needs at reasonable prices. The Cassville Senior Citizens Center at 1111 Fair Street will be hosting their May Dance on May 1, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. We will be featuring the Roaring River Sounds Band and there is a $3.00 cover charge Comments & Notes from... Mary Kuyper P.O. Box 208 Reeds Spring, Mo. 65737 • 417/272-3527 Dear Readerville: Wow! I’m Knocking them out left and right. Typist, computers, whatever. Mary Jr. doing for me and email, etc. etc. cause I don’t have any of those critters. Then her’s broke down, so come along Sherrie Kuyper – her’s went down. Used Ruth Ann Kessinger – new babies interfered, now I’m working on Bert O’Day. I may have to use long hand and carrier pigeon to get this hot news out. Sick Bay Murl Mills is doing much better. I’m glad, I hated being nice to him. Crystal Mills fell and broke her hip – bummer. After my broken rib, I think about putting pads around me. Pastor Johnny Holt has been under the weather. Our dear friend Gertie Pritchard is having cataract surgery this week. Heard Pauletta Plumlee was not feeling good. To all our ailing friends, we send our finest bouquet of wishes tied with ribbons of prayer. Generation Gap A while back granddaughter, Kamilla Miller, said she would wash and roll my hair. (Which I can no longer do – thanks to Arthur). I was pleased. I did not know she had ever rolled hair, they fell out faster than they went in. Finally finished! I told her how my Aunt Edna (Grisham) Cruce would take the tin strips rolled on the Key from coffee cans, etc. break them into 2” strips, wrap with paper and roll my hair. She had a more fancy roller – she would use at her home. She would stick it down inside a lit lamp to, get it hot. It opened and closed like scissors. Then she would run a piece of paper through to clean smoke off - and then roll. Presto, beautiful Auntie – wonder what happened to her? Agreement A while back I wrote an opinion on Medicaid and Medicare. Stating that it was not the recipients who broke them – etc. etc. Then on March 16, Nightline had an entire program on the fraud and other things that caused the problem. Saying an estimated 94 billion in fraud, filings on dead physicians and patients. It looks like I was on the right track. Gun Control It sends down shivers on the spine to read some of the bills being introduced to wipe out Thursday, APRIL 29, 2010 THE CRANE CHRONICLE/STONE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Page 3 Clever Senior Citizens Group at the door. We appreciate finger foods that you wish to bring in. For further information you may contact the Center at 417 847- 4510. All proceeds from the dance benefit the Senior Center. Reeds Spring Jct. our Second Amendment right. If someone steals your gun and commits a crime – you can go to jail. Have your name put on a so-called “terrorist” watch list. The bills being proposed are too complicated to write here – but if you like your gun – if you like to hunt, etc. You should inquire from N.R.A. and find out what is going on and what you can do. I believe Hitler started with a list or registration then confiscation. IGNORE – TOO BUSY – well, you know the old saying, “To late to shut the barn door after the animals are gone.” President Reagan Said, “Standing up for America means standing up for the God who has so blessed our land.” He knew how to inspire, give courage, challenge. Stay the course. He was the epitome of a great statesman. We could learn much from him. Have Do Will Travel Hair Do, that is. Daughter #2, Gina (Graves) Reed came with equipment to cut my hair and Grandma’s. It’s hard to improve on perfection, but Grandma does look a lot better. Thanks, Gina. Closing For your funny bone. A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children, that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is, but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like flashy fireworks. There was, however, one exception. A girl named Lucy has not gone along with the crowd. The teacher asks her why she has decided to be different. “Because I’m not an atheist.” Then asks the teacher, “What are you?” “I’m a Christian.” The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red. She asks Lucy why she is a Christian. “Well, I was brought up knowing and loving Jesus. My Mom is a Christian and my Dad is a Christian, so I am a Christian.” The teacher is now angry. “That’s no reason,” she says loudly. “What if your Mom was a moron and your Dad was a moron? What would you be then?” A pause and a smile. “Then,” says Lucy, “I’d be an atheist.” Food For Thought! continued on page 5 Stone Co Health Center continued from page 2 foster volunteer participation in the future. Kim King, Volunteer Coordinator, discussed next steps for the volunteer program, announced upcoming volunteer opportunities/exercises, and presented the awards. Volunteers were recognized for their hours of service and received a certificate of appreciation. Rosalie Tizzard was recognized for contributing the most hours of service; totaling 39.5 hours. Julie Crone, RN, was recognized for contributing the most hours of service in the nursing section with a total of 10 hours. In the safety/traffic section, three gentlemen were recognized David Hypke, Jim Elder, and Daniel Horton. David was awarded the most hours of service in the safety/traffic section, he contributed 12 hours, Jim contributed 11 hours and 55 minutes, and Daniel received the reward for spending the most hours braving the bitter cold for 5 hours and 45 minutes. Two teenagers, Callie Stone and Robert Hamblin, were recognized as the youngest volunteers. Jim McKenna and Rosalie Tizzard were introduced as the volunteer managers. Door prize recipients include Sheila Lindsey, Melanie Peck, Cynthia Hamblin, Julie Crone, and Jim Elder. A special thank you goes to the following Branson West businesses for their partnership, support, and donations for the door prizes: Wal-Mart, Tequila’s Bar and Grill, Branson West Ace Hardware, and Shell Gas Station. Once again, the SCHD staff wants to thank the volunteers for their efforts, contribution of time, and willingness to assist in the vaccination and public outreach initiative. All of the volunteers who responded are truly community heroes and were a critical part in our public health response! Our community will be better able to respond to a public health emergency, because of our volunteers! To become a Community Hero volunteer, contact Kim King at the Stone County Health Department, 357-6134 or visit www. stonecountyhealthdepartment. com. Tell us about your Engagement, Wedding, New Birth or promotion- We’ll tell the world! The Crane Chronicle/ Stone County Republican is your “hometown’ paper and we provide this free of charge as a service to our readers.
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