Stories from Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Story and photos By JOSH AYERS DEXTER - Dan Slavings and his 5-year-old grandson Logan share a special job together, to honor some special people. They place flags at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield the week before Memorial Day and Veterans Day...

By STEPHEN MOORE Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California appears a lock to become the next chairman of the House's powerful Financial Services Committee. Waters is pledging to be a diligent watchdog for mom and pop investors, and recently told a crowd that when it comes to the big banks, investment houses and insurance companies, "We are going to do to them what they did to us." I'm not going to cry too many tears for Wall Street since they poured money behind the Democrats in these midterm elections. ...

This past Sunday, November 11th, is the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which marks the official end of World War I. Today we call the anniversary celebration Veterans' Day, but the meaning is the same -- a day where our country expresses its sincere gratitude for everything our nation's veterans have done to defend us at home and protect our way of life...

When a call comes in for a motor vehicle crash or person in distress, it doesn't matter what the day or time, the Stoddard County Ambulance District will be there to help. "We take care of all emergency and routine ambulance needs for the county," SCAD Manager David Cooper said. "We start about 6:45 a.m. with inspecting trucks, restocking and all maintenance issues required. Then we just wait on the call after that."...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN In a rebuke bordering on national insult Sunday, Emmanuel Macron retorted to Donald Trump's calling himself a nationalist. "Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism; nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism." As for Trump's policy of "America first," Macron trashed such atavistic thinking in this new age: "By saying we put ourselves first and the others don't matter, we erase what a nation holds dearest, what gives it life, what makes it great and what is essential: its moral values.". ...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Nina Levella Wallace, 80, of Malden died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in the Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., in the chapel with Brother Andy Evans officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, Mo...

WILLARD, Mo. - Shelly D. Miller, 43, of Willard, Mo. passed Nov. 12, 2018. She was born Feb. 24, 1975 to the late Pauletta and E.J. Miller. Shelly is survived by three children; Jacob, Meagan and Austin Webb. Three brothers; Jim (Tonjia), David (Cheryl) and Rick Miller. Memorials may be made to: www.gofundme.com/shelly-miller-memorial...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Hope Renee Swinford, 52, of Kennett, Mo. died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at the Gideon Care Center. Memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden with the Rev. Roger Fowler officiating. Online condolences: www.bradshawfh.com...

Jimmy Teets did not realize, when he was drafted in 1950, that his military service would become a main focus in his life. A reluctant soldier, Teets spent 11 months on the front lines in Korea during 1952 and 1953. After his return home, he began collecting memorabilia from his service period...

Miles Sandlin sat surrounded by family Tuesday evening in the Poplar Bluff High School cafeteria with a grin and piece of turkey hanging from his mouth. He continued to nibble on his food as his mother, April, asked what he liked the best. It was clear the turkey was Miles' favorite at the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the Poplar Bluff High School student council...

WEST PLAINS, Mo. -- Tuesday night provided the perfect game for fans of offensive firepower. Three Rivers went toe to toe with No. 16 Missouri State-West Plains in an overtime shootout that came down to who got off the final shot attempt in a game that featured 26 ties and 11 lead changes...

DEXTER -- On a cool Tuesday evening on West Castor Street, the Dexter Fire Department stood in full gear. Heavy smoke poured from the house with flames visible through the window. The firefighters with no hesitation or fear entered the house, where temperatures soared to more than 200 degrees, to battle the flames...

The possibility of a rare mid-November snow has area highway crews and schools on alert today. Butler County and the surrounding region could see 2-3 inches by Thursday morning, with up to 5 inches in some northern counties, according to the National Weather Service. Light snowfall is expected to start between 5-6 p.m...