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RECORDS CALENDAR MARCH 18 Texas County Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the community safe room. MARCH 19 The quarterly meeting of the 33rd District Democratic Senatorial District is at noon at in Cabool. The public is encouraged to come early and enjoy a meal and conversation with friends and fellow Democrats.

For more information, call 417-926-1939. MARCH 21 Community Betterment and Arts Council of Houston will meet at noon for lunch and 12:30 p.m. for a business meeting at the Houston Senior Center. The Animal Shelter of Texas County monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the shelter on Highway 17, east of Houston.

Marines of Greater Ozark Detachment meeting, 7 p.m. at Ozarks Medical Center meeting room. MARCH 22 TCMH board meeting, noon at the hospital meeting room. Texas County Health Department board meeting, 3 p.m. at its building on U.S.

63, north of Houston. Village of Plato board of trustees meeting, 7 p.m. in the meeting room at Legacy Bank and Trust. Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting is 7:30 p.m. at the aerie south of Houston.

MARCH 24 SMTS medical van to West Plains is taking appointments from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Call for more information, 800-392-0754. Houston Area Chamber of Commerce board meeting, 4 p.m. at the Visitor Center.

MARCH 26 A bird watching outing will be held at Audubon Trails Nature Center in Rolla. Participants are to meet before 8 a.m. in the parking lot. Bring binoculars and water. Members will start at 8 a.m.

and end at 11 a.m. Early spring migrants such as black and white warblers, Louisiana Waterthrust and chipping sparrows may be present. Spring wild owers are also emerging. MARCH 31 The Texas County Association is hosting an informative dinner at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Houston.

Guest speaker is David Moore, MFA Regional Range and Pasture Specialist. WEEKLY Texas County Genealogical and Historical Society Library is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday at the Memorial Building. Members have two computers to use for search.

Adult Basic Education classes are 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Monday Friday, Adult Education and Literacy Learning Center, 401 S. Third, Houston. New enrollment on Monday only.

Weight Watchers weigh-in, 5:30 6 p.m.; meeting p.m. every Monday at the Houston Senior Center. HOUSTON HERALD WWW.HOUSTONHERALD.COM Thursday, March 17, 2016 A5 No Hunting or Trespassing Notice is hereby given that hunt ing with either dog or gun, trapping, shing or trespassing on land belonging to or in care of the undersigned is strictly forbidden and viola tors of this notice will be li able to prosecution. No hunting or trespassing Absolutely no trespassing, no hunting, no dogs on the Dan Christie property (formerly the Bill Christie property) in the area of North Grand Avenue, Spruce Street, Airport Road and Forest Drive, Houston. Violators will be prosecuted! F.E.

and Ellen Lee property. Absolutely no trespassing, no hunting, no shing, no dogs on property at Sand Shoals or Licking. Violators will be prosecuted! Properties added to this list at the rate of $2.50 each per week paid in advance. OBITUARIES Go to www.auto-owners.com to locate an agent in your neighborhood. Mitchell Insurance Agency LLC In business since 1949 215 S.

Grand Houston 417-967-2140 www.mitchellinsuranceagencyllc.com MARK BRYSON Mark Eugene Bryson, 42, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016, in Licking. He was born Nov. 2, 1973, in Houston, son of Richard and Janet Kay Courtney Bryson. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, shing and being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Hicks Bryson; four children, Stanton Bryson, Chance Bryson, Joshua Bryson, RhiAnna Bryson; a stepson, Caleb Jova- novic; his father, Richard Bryson of Williford, four siblings, Rick Bryson of Summersville, Cindy West and Leslie Peterson of Craig, and Frank Bryson of Falcon; and many other family members. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at Fox Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Erin McConnell ciating. Burial will be in Pursifull Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fox Funeral Home.

Online contributions may be made at www. foxfh.net. RUSSELL FRIEND Russell Isaac William Friend, 87, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at his home in Evening Shade. He was born April 4, 1928, in Pansey, son of Boyd and Vida Shaver Friend. He was a barber for 32 years in Fort Leonard Wood, Kansas City and out of his home after retiring.

He was a business owner of a local trailer court, service station and laundry mat. He farmed sheep, goats and cattle in Evening Shade 1963. He loved to sh, quail hunt, ride horses and farm livestock. He was an active member and organizer of the Roby Saddle Club and member of the Northwest Texas County Lions Club. He also donated land for the Roby Volunteer Fire Department.

He was a member of the Porter Chapel Church of Competition. He had accepted Christ as his savior and loved to share it. He enjoyed water skiing, watching Babe Ruth play baseball, running milk routes, working at the large farms in Joaquin, and worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kan. He loved his family and attending family reunions. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Wanda Friend Victor; a brother, Jesse; and his former wife, Beatrice Bartley Friend.

Survivors include two sons, Mike and Rusty; a daughter, Shari; seven grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; a sister, Levon Boyd; a longtime friend, Opal Myers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were Monday, March 14, at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Kincheloe ciating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery in Ava. Memorials may be made to the Northwest Texas County Lions Club in Roby. To send an online condolence, go to www.evansfh.

com. DAVID COLONIUS David Lee Colonius, 31, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was born Sept. 23, 1984, in St. Louis, son of David Rulo and Angela Colonius.

He enjoyed the outdoors, shing, hunting and all kinds of animals. He enjoyed being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Angela Colonius of St. Louis; a sister, Krystal Crimmins of St.

Louis; grandmother, Bette Colonius of Salem; grandmother, Shirley Rulo; stepfather, Rich Crimmins; grandfather, Patrick Rulo; and numerous other relatives and friends. Services were Saturday, March 12, at Fox Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Mosher ciat- ing. Burial was in Licking Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net. BOB BARNES Robert Lee Barnes, 62, of Hartshorn, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

He was born Dec. 27, 1953, in Summersville, son of James Author and Bessie Faye Bryant Barnes. At age 37, he was led to the Lord by Pastor Rick Austin of Friendswood Baptist Church in Friendswood, Texas. Bob was a pipe welder. He worked for numerous contractors that took him to various places across the country and the Caribbean.

He did work for chemical plants, refineries, pipelines and offshore platforms. He and his great pyre- nees dog, lived in Hartshorn the past several years. He was preceded in death by his father; a stepfather, Ralph McCallister a brother James Author Barnes and a sister Rhonda Faye Irey. Survivors include his mother, Bessie Faye McCallister; two brothers, Perry Thurlow Barnes and Carl Ray Barnes; a sister Wanda Kaye Sokol; a stepbrother, David Keith McCallister; and a stepsister, Linda Kay McCallister. Services were Saturday, March 12, at Bradford Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Steelman officiating.

Burial was in Bethel Cemetery. MISSING: Man said he traveled to casino FROM PAGE A1 The alert stated he had dementia and left in an unknown direction. The public was also advised his 9-mm handgun was missing from his residence. The only issues were he missing, have dementia and always carries his rearm. was pure fabrication.

One hundred Burgess said. Texas County Sheri James Sigman, who said one of daughters led the report with his department, con rmed the account. we reported was simply what information was given to Sigman said. were concerned for him, but the information was somewhat misrepresented. He left and he came home on his Burgess said the errors began with the report he has dementia.

He said he traveled Feb. 23 to a St. Louis hospital for testing related to a local CT scan. He said had been dealing with equilibrium issues, but he was never diagnosed with dementia. Sigman viewed health records on Thursday.

no more has been diagnosed with dementia than the man on the Sigman said. After the trip to St. Louis, Burgess said he returned home around 10 a.m. He said two of his visiting daughters one who he said led the misleading information in the advisory left his home to travel to the Walmart in Mountain Grove and visit family in Licking. He was home alone when he decided to make a trip of his own.

was mopping the oors, and I decided to go to the Burgess said. The alert issued by authorities said his gun was missing from the home. always carry a weapon with he said. carries a weapon. You almost have to The report also indicated Burgess left his cell phone behind.

had it on the table, got distracted and walked and forgot he said. done that Burgess said he traveled to a casino in Miami, and remained there until midnight. As he was returning home, he said he became tired and stopped at a Joplin hotel. He woke up the next morning, ate at a nearby and headed home. He said he made one stop at a Mountain Grove bank to deposit his winnings from the casino.

He arrived at his home to nd concerned family members worried about his well-being. Authorities ended the alert by issuing a statement that Burgess had been found. I came home. My Burgess said. know any of this was going Burgess said the past two weeks he has dealt with the fallout from the false alert.

He wanted to set the record straight that he was never missing and does not have dementia whole story had everyone believing I was going to kill Burgess said. I went to school with have called crying and afraid I was going to kill myself. Everybody I see says they are sorry I have dementia. I have it. told someone the other day, last time I looked at my birth cer- ti cate, over 21.

not used to telling anyone where going and when coming BOOKENDS Texas County has been incredibly lucky this year when it comes to the weather. noticed that the owers in our little beds here at the library have begun to get green. It be long before everyone will be gardening full swing. We were so glad to partner with the Master Gardeners and provide our patrons with the free seeds. We hope those same patrons will come back in and check out the many gardening books we have available.

There will also be another gardening class here at the library in April administered by the Master Gardeners. We hope to provide resources for anyone in the community interested in gardening for themselves. Cabool: Story time every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Licking branch: Minion Madness is coming to the Licking library at 11 a.m. March 26.

Houston: Join us March 26 for the Easter Egg-stravaganza. At 9:30 a.m. we will have stories, crafts, an Easter egg hunt and special guest, the Easter Bunny! Summersville: The local Head Start visited us this week for story time and a special tour of the library. Llama Llama Red Pajama was read to all the delight! If any other groups would like to tour the library, contact us for information. NEW ARRIVALS Fiction: by Stuart Woods, Golem of by Jonathan Kellerman and the by Kat Martin.

Christian Fiction: Bride for All by Margaret Brownley, Promise by Tricia Goyer, by Tracie Peterson. DVDs: Quest for Camelot, Johnny English, Christy. MOLLY SHELTON, LIBRARY DIRECTOR ARRESTS The following arrests were reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol: Brian C. Hunter, 47, of Raymondville was charged Saturday night with DWI and speeding. He was taken to the Texas County Jail and later Sherrie A.

Whitson, 36, of Mankato, was arrested Saturday in Texas County and charged with DWI, failing to move left for a stationary vehicle and having no insurance. She was taken to the Ca- bool Police Department and later released. Dalton R. Backues, 24, of Licking, was charged last Thursday night with resisting eeing arrest; possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams of marijuana; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; two counts of child endangerment; second-degree property damage; and no seat belt. He was taken to the Texas County Jail for a 24-hour hold..