On the Record

Springfield

Building Permits

Listed here are city of Springfield building permits filed for public record in the Building Development Services Department. Included in the listing are permit number, name of the applicant/contractor, project description, address and approximate cost. SFR=single family residence.

May 22-26, 2000

0689. Ron Hill; SFR; 3719 S. Forest Ave.; 138,000.

0647. Jim Bigelow; full shell permit, underslab mechanical only; 3851 S. Jefferson; n/a.

0675. Holy Trinity Catholic Church; new fire protection underground service; 2818 E. Bennett St.; 11,800.

0676. Assembly of God; modification of existing partial fire sprinkler system; 1211 S. Glenstone Ave.; 3,256.

0691. MacLachlan Construction; SFR; 6158 S. Riverglen; 310,000.

0692. BLM Investments; infill for Airborne Express; 4061 W. Kearney St.; 20,000.

0694. Lois Shurfelt; erect sunroom and replace deck; 1300 S. Oak Run Pl.; 21,500.

0626. Cox Health Systems; fire protection for Collins Eye Clinic; 1443 N. Robberson Ave.; 6,000.

0629. The Victim Center; new limited area sprinkler system; 1041 E. Walnut St.; 9,075.

0703. David Scheiderer; SFR; 904 E. Ironbridge Cir. South; 200,000.

0704. General Warehouse Corp.; shell permit, Springfield Underground Warehouse; 3610 E. Kearney St.; 1,599,791.

0705. Nelda J. Flanigan; interior residential remodel; 2028 N. Jefferson Ave.; 41,000.

0708. John A. Heitz, trustee; expansion of lease space for Sunshine Bike Shop; 1926 E. Sunshine St.; 5,000.

0707. Groover Designs; SFR; 6045 S. Bluff Ridge Road; 440,000.

0661. Lowe's Home Center Inc.; sprinkler addition; 1850 E. Primrose St.; 10,000.

0169. Family Dollar Store; interior remodel; 1117 E. Commercial; 35,000.

0669. The Travel Group; infill; 1736 E. Sunshine, Ste. 100; 86,760.

0711. Carolyn Summers; add deck; 2111 N. Grant Ave.; 1,450.

0657. North Star Properties; parking lot modifications for new shell building; 2648-60 N. Kansas; 6,000.

0719. Russell Fuller; remodel and repair fire damage to residence; 731 E. Pacific St.; 500.

0712. Turner Building & Development; SFR; 826 W. Cypress; 80,000.

0713. Turner Building & Development; SFR; 930 W. Woodland; 80,000.

0714. Turner Building & Development; SFR; 820 W. Cypress; 80,000.

0715. Turner Building & Development; SFR; 1004 W. Woodland; 80,000.

0630. Subway Sandwiches; infill for restaurant; 3860 W. Chestnut Expwy.; 61,200.

0632. Nail Salon; infill; 3858 W. Chestnut Expwy.; 19,800.

0718. Kathleen Marie Swenson; replace utility room; 608 W. Division St.; 2,500.

0720. Larry D. Nelson; erect addition and carport; 3424 S. Rogers Ave.; 40,000.

Greene County

Building Permits

Listed here are Greene County building permits filed for public record. Included in the listing are permit number, name of the applicant, project description, address and approximate cost. SFR=single family residence. Addresses are in the city of Springfield unless otherwise noted.

May 22-26, 2000

49110. Jerrold D. Brooks; storage building and garage; 11792 N. FR 231, Fair Grove; 6,000.

49112. Dwayne Williams; pole barn; 3764 State Hwy. UU, Bois d'Arc; 10,000.

49113. Don Jr. and Lori Stone; set mobile home; 6131 S. FR 43, Billings; 53,000.

49114. Mark Kavanaugh; above ground pool; 620 S. Cedar Hill Terr.; 395.

49115. Lonnie Stokes; 6873 W. Elwood Lane; 190,000.

49116. Bradley Scott; room addition and garage; 3720 W. FR 68; 5,000.

49117. Jeff Lurvey; SFR; 3662 S. Suburban; 150,000.

49119. David C. and Abbie L. Darst; SFR; 5333 N. FR 33; 60,000.

49120. Herbert Wendt; SFR; 3693 S. FR 253; 225,000.

49122. Larry Robinson; set mobile home; 3115 N. FR 127; 8,000.

49123. Rick Andrulis; SFR; 7144 E. Crescent Ct.; 370,000.

49129. Velma Johnson; private well; 13549 W. FR 120, Bois d'Arc; n/a.

49131. Elvin W. Dunn; set mobile home; 8365 Sherri Ann Lane; 50,000.

49132. Kelly Madden; storage building and garage; 3883 N. Pickwick; 3,000.

49135. Jeremiah and Carolyn Hamilton; SFR; 2637 S. FR 145, Republic; 100,000.

49136. Randy Parent; garage dwelling; 4727 S. Kansas Ave.; 11,000.

49137. Michael and Gloria Anderson; garage and storage building; 840 W. FR 64; 6,000.

49138. David Ogle; pole barn; 2402 N. FR 17, Ash Grove; 50,000.

49139. David Ogle; set mobile home; 2402 N. FR 17, Ash Grove; 28,000.

49142. Mike Robbins Custom Homes; SFR; 3518 S. Driftwood St.; 150,000.

49143. Steve Logan; garage dwelling; 3570 S. Woodland Trail; 3,000.

49144. Tim Gieslar; SFR; 9177 W. FR 84, Willard; 160,000.

49145. Tim Gieslar; garage dwelling; 9177 W. FR 84, Willard; 10,000.

49146. Amore Pizza; commercial remodel; 4153 S. Scenic; n/a.

49147. Charles Bryant; residential remodel; 14627 W. St. Hwy. U, Walnut Grove; 2,000.

49149. Rusty Still; garage dwelling; 4695 S. FR 193; 20,000.

49152. Charles E. Wallace; private well; 4132 Ronday Ave.; n/a.

49153. Ken A. Stephens; garage dwelling; 5502 S. FR 139; 40,000.

49154. Lyndon Pitcock; SFR; 11608 N. FR 231; 80,000.

49155. Harlin Bryngelson; SFR; 2460 W. Rockwood St.; 90,000.

49156. Harlin Bryngelson; SFR; 2452 W. Rockwood St.; 90,000.

49157. Peggy Karlene Abney; set mobile home; 3461 N. FR 125; 28,000.

Christian County

Building Permits

Listed here are Christian County building permits filed for public record. Included in the listing are permit number, name of the applicant, project description, address and approximate cost. SFR=single family residence.

May 22-26, 2000

0209. Jeff Archer Construction; SFR; 5810 N. Buck Run, Ozark; 179,900.

0212. Robert Morris; manufactured home; 177 Coyote Path, Billings; 30,000.

Nixa

Building Permits

Listed here are city of Nixa building permits filed for public record. Included in the listing are permit number, name of the applicant, project description, address and approximate square footage. SFR=single family residence.

May 22-26, 2000

5006. Paul Mitchell; pool; 121 Mills Road; n/a.

5008. Lola Snider; residential remodel; 404 E. Elm; n/a.

5009. Traci Hutchings; residential remodel; 704 E. Southridge; n/a.

5011. Jim Whimple; residential remodel; 307 E. Mt. Vernon; n/a.

5012. Sam Lindley; residential remodel; 1023 W. Butterfield; n/a.

5013. Tim Nagel; residential remodel; 1107 Verna Lane; n/a.

5015. Young/Moore; SFR; 607 Elderberry Lane; 3,280.

Newly Licensed

City Businesses

Listed here are newly licensed businesses in the city of Springfield filed for public record. Included in the listings are the name of the company, mailing address, street address, phone number and description of the business.

May 22-26, 2000

Candyman Vending Inc.; 602 Coventry Cir., Nixa 65714; same; 725-0490; distributor and coin-operated machine distributor.

Manasi; 5113 S. Chatsworth 65810; same; 890-1406; distributor.

Just Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning; Rt. 2, Box 112, Halfway 65663; same; 267-2000; gas fitter.

Nelson Waterproofing Co.; PO Box 403, Ponca City, Okla. 74602; Battlefield Mall; 849-5498; special trades contractor.

Shaffer Signs; 2398-25000 Road, McCune, Kan. 66753; same; 316-632-4275; sign maker and painter.

Creations by Kelliene; 7314 E. FR 132 65802; same; 224-1706; distributor.

The Grass Chopper; Rt. 1, Box 278-B, Galena 65656; same; 417-880-9673; florist, nursery and greenhouse.

Kenneth Teague Construction; PO Box 6021 65801; 2905 S. FR 115, Brookline; 883-6977; special trades contractor.

Deeds of Trust

and Mortgages

Listed here are deeds of trust and mortgages, in amounts of $100,000 or more, filed for public record in Greene County by grantor, grantee, note amount and legal description of the property involved in the transaction.

May 15-19, 2000

Bank of America to Carlos A. Perez; 400,000; sec. 30, twp. 29, range 21, SE.

Bank of America to Clyde R. Redmond; 297,520; L211, Emerald Park, phase VI.

The Bank to Reba Ann Lacey; 100,600; L1, Prairie View Heights.

The Bank to Janice M. Risch; 142,410; L21, Oak Knolls.

The Bank to Groover Designs Ltd.; 120,000; L1-6, Chesterfield Village, phase VI.

The Bank to Aaron W. Sachs; 624,000; L15, Deerfield Office Park.

The Bank to Brian A. Williams; 225,000; L10, Quail Creek, phase V.

The Bank to Vanguard Homes LLC; 218,000; L32, Rivercut Golf Community, phase I.

Bank of Bolivar to Wells & Co.; 108,000; sec. 9, twp. 30, range 20, SW.

Larry V. Booth to Springcreek Investments LLC; 130,000; L10, James M. Wilkerson's subdivision.

City Small Business Lending Corp. to Kaur Inc.; 585,000; L1-2, 4-8, 53-60, Beverly Hills.

Citizens National Bank of Springfield to Randall Patterson; 100,800; L36, Pioneer Estates, phase III.

Citizens National Bank of Springfield to Hugh D. Trussell; 100,000; sec. 17, twp. 31, range 22, NW.

Commerce Bank to Fred A. Tedrow; 118,750; L1, Lakewood Hills, first addition.

Commercial Federal Mortgage Corp. to Earl E. Newman; 157,250; L56, Quail Creek, phase II.

Countryside Bank to Robert A. Hammerschmidt Jr.; 400,000; L248, Emerald Park, phase VIII.

Countryside Bank to Kevin L. Corner; 150,000; sec. 20, twp. 28, range 23, NE.

Dial Bank to Jack K. Lamb; 200,000; L47, Hamels WV addition.

Empire Bank to Donald Christenson; 158,650; L77, Millwood, phase II.

Empire Bank to Dennis R. Morris; 100,000; sec. 11, twp. 30, range 24, SE.

Empire Bank to Stephen R. Alsup; 150,000; sec. 13, twp. 29, range 22, SE.

Empire Bank to Jeff Williams; 102,000; sec. 28, twp. 30, range 23, SE.

Empire Bank to Jerry D. Bohannon; 113,900; L74, Eagleridge Heights.

Empire Bank to Jeff Unger; 468,000; L21, Millwood, phase IV.

First Community Mortgage Corp. of Springfield to Jerry Peterie; 240,000; sec. 8. twp. 30, range 20, SW.

First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to William J. Wester; 198,000; L44, National Place, phase I.

First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to Barry V. Konoff; 188,700; sec. 10, twp. 30, range 20, SE.

First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to Ralph D. Johnson; 300,000; L291, Emerald Park, phase IX.

First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to Michael R. Stephens; 185,000; L5, Mellow Ridge, phase II.

First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to Steve M. Faria; 300,000; L2, James Valley Farm.

First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to Christopher L. Ware; 130,150; L21, Prairie View Heights, fourth addition.

First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to David L. Hartman; 160,000; L141, Ravenwood.

First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. to Douglas A. Shirley; 132,000; L15, Brookes Subdivision.

Firstar Bank to North Star Properties LLC; 924,000; L1, Talmage-Livingston.

Great Southern Bank to Homer G. Wooldridge; 120,000; sec. 29, twp. 30, range 21, SE.

Great Southern Bank to Anthony J. Baron, trustee; 240,000; sec. 14, twp. 29, range 21, SW.

Great Southern Bank to William J. Elliott; 102,863; L5-6, Bishop's Addition.

Guaranty Federal Savings Bank to Mark T. Williams; 210,000; sec. 33, twp. 30, range 23, SW.

Guaranty Federal Savings Bank to John C. Johnson; 143,900; L5, Rustic Oak Estates, first addition.

Guaranty Federal Savings Bank to Merlyn R. Goodson; 116,000; sec. 5, twp. 30, range 21, NW.

Liberty Bank to Stephen B. Tindle; 396,000; L9-10, Glenstone-Bennett Subdivision.

Liberty Bank to Monica Jane Collins; 103,000; l9, Miller Estates, first addition.

Metropolitan National Bank to Tri-Fret Investments LLC; 634,000; sec. 1, twp. 28, range 22, SW.

Metropolitan National Bank to Curtis D. Looney; 750,972; sec. 5, twp. 28, range 20, NW.

Metropolitan National Bank to Jim A. Yoakam; 242,076; sec. 22, twp. 29, range 22, SE.

Metropolitan National Bank to Alvin Hansen; 100,000; L55, Marlborough Manor, eighth addition.

Metropolitan National Bank to Gary L. Yost; 150,000; L11, Diamond Park, phase I.

North American Mortgage Company to Bonita L. Bell; 119,346; L68, Eagleridge Heights.

North American Savings Bank to Scott Wallentine; 116,936; L91, Southland Village.

Option One Mortgage Corp. to Roger Rees; 144,000; L12, Glendale Hills.

Ozark Bank to William K. Hoey; 168,000; L17, Brookes Subdivision.

Peoples Bank of the Ozarks to Richard L. Sisco; 125,000; L14, The Landing.

Provident Bank to Long John Silvers Inc.; 75,000,000; L1, Jefferson Heights.

Rural Missouri Inc. to Craig Kauffman; 233,000; L11, Battlefield Business Center.

Seymour Bank to Herbert L. Wendt; 179,401; sec. 12, twp. 28, range 20, NW.

Signature Bank to Brookside Development Inc.; 131,200; L56, Brookes Subdivision.

Signature Bank to Brookside Development Inc.; 162,837; L53, Brookes Subdivision.

Signature Bank to Douglas J. Tapken; 133,600; sec. 25, twp. 28, range 21, SW.

Signature Bank to General Steel Products Co.; 136,000; sec. 17, twp. 29, range 21, SE.

State Bank of Southwest Missouri to Ronald M. Wachter, trustee; 720,000; sec. 27, twp. 28, range 21, NW.

State Bank of Southwest Missouri to Anthony G. Richmond; 206,900; L29, Spring Creek, phase VI.

State Bank of Southwest Missouri to Kelly Coddington; 120,000; sec. 24, twp. 31, range 20, NW.

Sunbelt to Barry V. Konoff; 188,700; sec. 10, twp. 30, range 20, SE.

Union Planters Bank to Alfred LaRue; 289,000; L1, Kearney Street Industrial Park.

Union Planters Bank to Alfred LaRue; 100,000; L1, Kearney Street Industrial Park.

Union Planters Bank to Stephen R. Ciesielski; 100,400; sec. 32, twp. 29, range 21, NE.

Union Planters Bank to Ronald E. Kirkland; 216,500; L4, Wellington Hills, first addition.

Union Planters Bank to Alan L. Cummins; 260,000; L46, Stone Meadow, phase II.

Union Planters Bank to Charles J. Jr. and Mary Lou Fox, trustees; 110,000; L17, The Heatherwoods.

Village Bank to Robert King Smith; 120,000; sec. 5, twp. 29, range 23, NW.

Village Bank to Robert D. Bazley; 187,000; sec. 10, twp. 28, range 21, NE.

Bankruptcies

The following petitions were filed and relief was granted in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Kansas City for the Western District of Missouri, as a matter of public record. The bankruptcies were received at the federal clerk's office in Springfield. The bankruptcies appear in order of case, chapter, petitioner, Social Security number and address. Addresses are in the city of Springfield unless otherwise noted.

May 19, 2000

B00-30421-Chap. 7. Cheryl Ann Choate; ; 108 Bre's Ct., Carl Junction 64834.

B00-30422-Chap. 7. Bruce Daniel and Terra Leanne Hanna; and ; 2120 Fairway, Joplin 64804.

B00-60844-Chap. 13. Sharon S. Smoger; ; 9568 State Hwy. 76 East, Kirbyville 65679.

B00-60845-Chap. 7. Wayne and Debra Ann Young; and ; 3235 W. Page 65802.

B00-60847/-Chap. 7. Patricia Kay Robinson; ; 195 Fox Ridge Road, Branson 65616.

B00-60848-Chap. 7. Mark James Lovell; ; 2018 W. Scott 65802.

May 22, 2000

B00-30423-Chap. 7. Glen Reed and Amber Dawn McCoy; and ; 339 Grant, Baxter Springs, Kan. 66713.

B00-30424-Chap. 7. Carla Jo Campbell; ; Rt. 4, Box 4750, Cassville 65625.

B00-30425-Chap. 7. Shirley Ann Dean; ; HCR 79, Box 143, Washburn 65772.

B00-30426-Chap. 7. Manuel Dewey Clinton and Vickie Lorine Cotton; and ; Rt. 1, Box 94, Rocky Comfort 64861.

B00-30427-Chap. 7. Earl Elbert and Bonnie Ann Thomas; and ; PO Box 313, Cassville 65625.

B00-30428-Chap. 7. Cynthia Ann Allen; ; 1904 Southwood, Carthage 64836.

B00-30429-Chap. 7. Melissa Denise Bounous; ; 1171 FR 2020, Monett 65708.

B00-30430-Chap. 7. William Gregory and Susan Alice Henry; and ; 474 Montauk, Crane 65633.

B00-30431-Chap. 7. Kathleen Ann Hoit; ; Rt. 2, Box 227, Monett 65708.

B00-30432-Chap. 7. Nancy A. Butt; ; 29 Park Lane, Reeds Spring 65737.

B00-60849-Chap. 7. Donald Lewis and Lori Jane Motley; and ; 618 Barbara Ct., Nixa 65714.

B00-60850-Chap. 7. Delores Lynn Frye; ; PO Box 176, Richland 65556.

B00-60851-Chap. 7. William Robert and Lorri Ann Butler; and ; 17451 Jewell Road, Lebanon 65536.

B00-60852-Chap. 7. Heather Jane Chambers; ; 255 Turner St., Ft. Leonard Wood 65473.

B00-60853-Chap. 7. Terry Lavelle and Gayle Lynn Holcomb; and ; 95 Sheppard, Ft. Leonard Wood 65473.

B00-60854-Chap. 7. John Marcus Dillingham; ; PO Box 677, Ft. Leonard Wood 65473.

B00-60855-Chap. 7. Lynn Alan and Wendy Mae Tharp; and ; 47 Montrose, Ft. Leonard Wood 65473.

B00-60856-Chap. 13. Curtis Lee Jr. and Sarita Ivette Hayes; ; 1433 N. Texas 65802.

B00-60857-Chap. 7. Donna Elizabeth Beckham; ; 2015 N. Columbia 65803.

B00-60858-Chap. 7. Alan Harris and Linda Joan Parmenter; and ; 521 Rt. KK, Pottersville 65790.

B00-60859-Chap. 7. William E. and Marguerite F. Mullins; and Rt. 2, Box 109, Elkland 65644.

B00-60860-Chap. 7. Dependable Same Day Service Inc.; n/a; 1922 E. Meadowmere 65804.

B00-60861-Chap. 7. Robert Glen and Ruth Elma Sagerser; and ; 1103 Bluegill, Nixa 65714.

B00-60862-Chap. 7. James Peter Christodoulou; ; 533 E. Montclair 65807.

B00-60863-Chap. 7. Albert Eugene Robertson; ; 3723 S. 178th Road, Polk 65727.

B00-60864-Chap. 7. Douglas Calvin and Carol Elaine Denning; and ; HC 89, Box 935, Winona 65588.

B00-60865-Chap. 7. Andrea Renee Young; ; 3445 S. Ferguson 65807.

B00-60866-Chap. 7. Gregory William Nutting; and ; 9115 N. State Hwy. H, Pleasant Hope 65725.

May 24, 2000

B00-30433-Chap. 7. Ricky Lee and Shawna Louise Newman; and ; 3370 Vixen Road, Wentworth 64873.

B00-30434-Chap. 7. Mary Anne Cappas; ; Rt. 4, Box 480, Galena 65656.

B00-30435-Chap. 7. Robert and Georgia C. Coble; and ; 505 E. 23rd, Galena, Kan. 66739.

B00-30436-Chap. 7. Rodney Vay and Julie Ann Elwell; and ; 913 Hillcrest Dr., Monett 65708.

B00-60867-Chap. 7. Carl Lee Williams; ; PO Box 1833, Lebanon 65536.

B00-60868-Chap. 7. James Ray and Vanessa Lynn Wheeler; and ; 1021 E. Pythian 65802.

B00-60869-Chap. 7. Barry Lynn Slack; ; Rt. 4, Box 4052, Buffalo 65622.

B00-60870-Chap. 7. Gerald Duane and Marla Gay Stephenson; and ; 20219 Hemlock Road, Lebanon 65536.

B00-60871-Chap. 7. Bianca Loretta Stout; ; 2745 N. Kellett 65803.

B00-60872-Chap. 7. Bryan Keith Kammerer; ; 120 S. Washington, Strafford 65757.

B00-60873-Chap. 7. Freda Marie Stephenson; ; 729 E. State, Mountain Grove 65711.

B00-60874-Chap. 13. Raymond Lee and Marcia Dawn Mulkey; and ; 739 N. Orchard Crest 65802.

B00-60875-Chap. 7. Dallas Dale and Donita Kay Gensler; and ; 20899 Cooper Road, Lebanon 65536.

B00-60876-Chap. 7. Jason Lee and Kristy Ann Stark; and ; 7696 State Hwy. KK, Marshfield 65706.

B00-60877-Chap. 13. John Keith McGrath Jr.; ; 1233 N. West 65802.

B00-60878-Chap. 7. Gordon Courtney and Dorothy Jean Appleton; and ; 8213 Interlochen Dr., Nixa 65714.

B00-60879-Chap. 7. Patricia Ann Sagmoe; ; 1101 E. Seminole 65807.

B00-60880-Chap. 7. Gary W. and Tanya L. Stuckey; address and Social Security numbers n/a.

May 25, 2000

B00-30438-Chap. 13. Louis Allen and Sharron Kay Hillegus; and ; 8358 Eland Road, Neosho 64850.

B00-60881-Chap. 7. Steven Richard and Stephanie Ann Pascua; and ; PO Box 1935, Lebanon 65536.

B00-60882-Chap. 7. Keith and Darlene Renee Rudner; and ; PO Box 642, Seymour 65746.

B00-60883-Chap. 7. Carol Ann Mallory; ; PO Box 1482, Nixa 65714.

B00-60884-Chap. 7. Christy Coleman Henderson; ; PO Box 1243, Branson 65615.

B00-60885-Chap. 7. Emmett Ray and Carrie Etta Knight; and ; 106 Iron Horse Lane, Branson 65616.

B00-60886-Chap. 7. Charles Aiken and Faioso Josephine Stevens; and ; 331 Evergreen, Hollister 65672.

Awards and

Achievements

Community

James B. Anderson, president of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, was inducted into RMI's Nelson J. Glasgow Hall of Fame. The hall of fame recognizes people who have shown exemplary service to RMI and economic development.

Bonus Frost, vice president of membership for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, was elected to a two-year term on the board of directors of the National Association for Membership Development. NAMD provides resources and services to chambers of commerce and similar organizations for professional development.

Donna Farr received the Gift of Time Civic and Community Betterment Award from the city of Springfield and the Council of Churches. The award recognizes outstanding members of the community who devote their time to charitable causes.

Education

Patricia S. Holbert, a graduate student at Webster University's Ozarks Regional Campus, is a recipient of the 2000-01 George H. Kaye Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to promote the academic preparation and practice of healthcare human resources.

Dr. Rebecca Huechteman, associate professor and chairman of the education department at Evangel University, is the recipient of the 2000 E.M. and Estella Clark Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service. The award includes an unrestricted cash grant.

Evangel University awarded its first group of master's degrees May 5. Students who earned their master's degrees were Christine Miller, master's in clinical psychology; Jessica Mentzer, master's in clinical psychology; Kristin Joyner, master's in clinical psychology; Jocelyn Sisson, master's in general psychology; Erin Smalley, master's in clinical psychology; Tamra Harris, master's in middle school education; Donna Loven, master's in elementary education; and Steve Shepherd, master's in middle school education.

Dr. James Bihlmeyer, assistant professor of communication and mass media at SMSU, received a bronze Telly Award for his film, "Double Bull's-Eye."

Dr. Mark Paxton, assistant professor of communication and mass media at SMSU, and Dr. Tom Dickson, professor of communication and mass media at SMSU, had their paper, "Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier and Censorship of the Scholastic Press: Do State Freedom of Expression Laws Matter?" accepted for publication in the Summer 2000 issue of Journalism and Mass Communication Educator.

Dr. Lynn Robbins, professor of biology at SMSU was awarded $3,083 from the Missouri Department of Conservation for the project "Current Status of Indiana Bats in Northwest Missouri Using Mist Net and Bat Detectors."

Jack Ray, term research instructor for SMSU's Center for Archaeological Research, was awarded $21,586.34 from the HNTB Corporation for the project "Supplemental Cultural Resources Survey for Route 21 Improvements, MoDOT Job Nos. J6P0876 and J6P1008 (CAR-1102).

Erica L. Horton was named by SMSU the recipient of the 2000-01 Joseph N. Boyce/Wall Street Journal Public Affairs Award. The $1,000 award is given to students who demonstrate a record of service and leadership qualities that are consistent with the goal of the school's public affairs mission.

Finance

Joy Lamberson-Klock, a Gold Team financial advisor with American Express Financial Advisors Inc., was named Master Advisor for achieving a specific level of sales in 1999.

State

Raeanne E. Presley, co-owner of Presleys' Country Jubilee in Branson, was appointed to the Missouri Tourism Commission by Gov. Mel Carnahan.

Marjorie B. Schramm of Kirkwood, was appointed to the Missouri State Highway and Transportation Commission by Gov. Mel Carnahan.

Dr. Roger E. Huckfeldt, director of Trauma Services for St. John's Health System in Springfield, was appointed to the State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services by Gov. Mel Carnahan.

William C. Prince, a member of legal counsel for the Greene County Juvenile Office was appointed by Gov. Carnahan to serve on the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

Hospitality

Gail Myer, vice president of operations for Myer Hotels in Branson, is the new vice chairman of Best Western's Executive Marketing Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of Best Western members and represents members through marketing.

Best Western Center Pointe Inn in Branson received the Best Western Excellence Award in Housekeeping for outstanding quality standards. The award is given to hotels with a perfect cleanliness inspection score during quality inspections.

Health and Medicine

Gary Smith, executive vice president of Cox Health Systems, was appointed to the Missouri Leadership Council for Nursing Students Advisory Committee of the Missouri League for Nursing.

The Missouri League for Nursing was awarded a two-year grant by the Helene Fuld Health Trust of New York to create the Missouri Leadership Council for Nursing Students, and to facilitate mentor relationships between nursing students and league members.

Burrell Behavioral Health, in conjunction with the Greene County Juvenile Court and the Springfield School District, received a two-year grant from the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The grant is to be used to allow the groups to study how various factors can lead to violence in youth, and to look closely at whether the different factors are open to outside change.

Wanda Cowan, RNC, BSN, CWPCM, clinical research associate in clinical affairs for COROMED Inc. of Springfield, was installed as president-elect of the Missouri League For Nursing at its recent annual convention. She will become president of MLN in 2002.

Insurance

Larry Jansen, CPCU, CIC, of PJC Insurance, received the professional insurance designation of Property Casualty Underwriter from the American Institute for CPCU.

Ten courses, essay examinations, and ethics and experience requirements are used in the testing for CPCU.

Law

Brent D. Green, an attorney practicing at the Springfield firm of Evans & Green Attorneys at Law, completed the requirements for recertification in creditors' rights law.

Janet Higdon, PLS, of the law firm of Daniel, Clampett, Powell & Cunningham LLC, was voted Legal Secretary of the Year by the Missouri Association of Legal Secretaries.

Patrick J. Platter, a member of Daniel Clampett, Powell & Cunningham LLC, was elected chairman of the Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission.

Media

Kurt Leutzinger, business manager for Springfield 33 and KODE-TV in Joplin, received "The Award" from Gocom Communications for having the highest accounts receivable collection ratio in the company.

Personnel

Express Personnel Services recently held the Express International Leadership Conference in Dallas. Attending from the Springfield office were: Robert and Nikki Sells, owners; Valerie Earhart, general manager; and Debbie Petersen, account development manager. Express of Springfield was awarded the Circle of Excellence designation for the seventh straight year.

Publication

Marlene Chism, professional speaker and president of ICARE Consulting, published her first book on tape, called "Dancing Outside the Box." The tape is geared toward helping others find their dreams and live to their highest potential.

Real Estate

Jones & Company, Realtors, celebrated its 33rd year in business Feb. 28 at its home office in Springfield.

Robert B. Murray Jr., president of R.B. Murray Company, attended the Society of Industrial and Office Retailers 2000 Spring Convention in Orlando, Fla. Topics addressed include ethics, software applications, advertising and marketing techniques, business strategies and Web site design.

David C. Murray, vice president of R.B. Murray Company, joined the International Council of Shopping Centers at the ICSC Spring Convention held in Las Vegas. Topics included innovation and change affecting retail development, electronic retailing and how the Internet is becoming more indispensable to the industry.

Tommy Ridenhour, Michael Frerking, Jerry Palmer, Nigel Templeton and Aaron Jernigan, loan officers with First Horizon Home Loan Corp., were named 1999 inductees for the President's Club. Each inductee exceeded the goal of closing more than 132 home loans during 1999. All five ranked in the top 1 percent of the corporation's loan officers.