Nicole R. Miller vs. Omaha J. Miller
Saturday, February 17, 2024
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Greene County
Suzanne Lenhart
Megan Louise Reaves
Melody Ann Conner
Ricky Lee Bauer and Diana Lynn Bauer
Seanna Lynn Turner
Brian Edger Smith
Pulaski County
Melinda Kay Turner
Arthur Adrian Ramirez Jr.
Friday, February 16, 2024
New principals, directors announced for Springfield Public Schools
(From Springfield Public Schools) Springfield Public Schools has announced several leadership appointments, including principals, for the 2024-2025 school year. Principals will begin their new responsibilities effective July 1.
“We are pleased to announce these outstanding individuals who are accepting new roles in our district,” said Superintendent Grenita Lathan. “We are fortunate at SPS to have such an experienced group of dedicated employees we can rely upon to fill these key leadership positions.”
Adam Bax has been named the next principal of Field Elementary. Bax is the current principal of Wilder Elementary School, where he has served for four years. He follows Dr. Janell Bagwell, who is retiring from Field at the end of the school year after a 28-year career with SPS.
Prior to his service at Wilder, Bax served two years as an assistant principal at Jeffries Elementary and as a third- and fifth-grade teacher at Field.
He completed his undergraduate work at Missouri State University, graduate studies in educational leadership at MSU, and a specialist degree from Lindenwood University.
“I am honored to rejoin the Field family! The Field community is rooted in its Primary Years Programme, which strives to create students who are open-minded, life-long learners, and who have a respect for others,” Bax said. “These are core values of my own and I am eager to embrace the traditions and to continue building upon the great things happening at Field.”
Bret Ingle has been named the next principal of Williams Elementary. He is currently principal of Reed Academy and will replace Amanda Desa who is leaving the district.
Prior to joining Reed, Ingle worked for the Joplin School District, where he had 13 years of administrative experience as an elementary principal and a middle school assistant principal. He also served as an elementary school teacher.
Ingle completed undergraduate studies in education at Missouri Southern State University, graduate work in educational leadership at Pittsburg State University and an educational specialist degree from William Woods University.
“I am excited to join the team at Williams and am looking forward to being back in the elementary world,” Ingle said. “I am thankful for the opportunity and hope to continue the positive steps forward to make Williams the best school in the district.”
Karsten Kargel will be the new director of facilities, effective Feb. 20. He is currently a project coordinator at the General Services Center. Kargel is replacing Shawn Dilday, who was recently named executive director of operations.
Kargel joined SPS in 2018 after retiring from a 22-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where he received multiple service medals for leadership and management. While at SPS, he has served four years as a project coordinator and one year as a preventative maintenance supervisor.
He earned a master’s in management and leadership from Liberty University, a bachelor’s in technical management from DeVry University, and an associate’s in applied science in logistics from Community College of the Air Force.
“Leading a team was a large part of my career in the Air Force and I have missed that,” Kargel explained. “I am excited about this opportunity to work with people as part of a team.”
Dr. Mykie Nash will be the new director of elementary schools. She currently serves as principal at McBride Elementary School.
Prior to joining SPS in 2023, Nash was a principal for the Aurora School District, where she worked as an administrator for eight years. She was recognized by the Missouri Association of Elementary Principals as an outstanding principal in southwest Missouri. During her tenure at Aurora, she also served as Parents As Teachers director and transportation director.
Nash earned a bachelor’s in elementary education from Missouri State University, a master’s in school administration and doctorate in educational administration from Lindenwood University.
“I am continually impressed by the talented and dedicated educators and leaders within Springfield Public Schools,” Nash said. “I look forward to supporting our SPS Strategic Plan by working closely with elementary leaders in the coming months.”
Michael Ramos will be the next principal of special education programs. He will oversee the Academic Behavior Support Program, Springfield Option Site and BASE programs. He follows Stephanie Davison, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Ramos is currently principal of Springfield Option Site. Since joining SPS in 2010, he has served in a variety of roles, including assistant principal at Westport Middle School, Explore principal, special education process coordinator, special education emotional/behavior support teacher and a special education paraprofessional.
Ramos has a master’s in education administration from Missouri State University and a bachelor’s in human resources from Baker College. He has also served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves.
“I believe all students have the potential to learn and achieve great things,” Ramos said. “I’m excited to support our special education students and teachers in this new role and look forward to all our team can accomplish.”
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Taney County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Mary E. Horner vs. Martin A. Horner
Tosha L. Essary vs. Wesley D. Essary
Keith R. Knight vs. Doris C. Muraskin
Stone County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Rebecca E. Blair vs. William M. Blair
Melanie M. Ferguson vs. Dusty L. Ferguson
Greene County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Narelle L. Buffalo vs. Christopher James Cordova
Josephine Michaela Macchi vs. Jacob Scott Breeden
Jeanne S. Atwood vs. Clifford L. Atwood
Emily McKinney vs. Mark McKinney
Hope L. Massey vs. Jesse L. Massey
Bethany A. Whited vs. Kayla J. Whited
Carla R. Moore vs. Jesse Moore
Allison A. Widman vs. Michael J. Widman
Leah R. Williamson vs. Blake Williamson
Jamie J. Sabatino vs. Nicolas A. Sabatino
Evan D. Bull vs. Denise R. Bull
Emillee K. Mabary vs. Braten Mabary
Diane L. Payer vs. Ernest J. Payer
Joshua L. Hughes vs. Jamie L. Hughes
Samuel R. Walker vs. Dareian G. Daniel
Amanda Davis vs. Christopher Davis
Josef Lambert vs. Aimee Rabon
Ronald G. Sharp vs. Shawnetta D. Sharp
Tena K. Morrow vs. Chuck A. Morrow
Nikolous Hughes vs. Jessica Hughes
Matthew R. Dotson vs. Allison A. Williams
Marcellina A. Brown vs. Leegin M. Brown
Donald L. Hays vs. Deidre L. Hays
Jeffrey L. Tanner vs. Ruby Tanner
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Cedar County
Bryan Keith Bough and Dina Maria Bough
Christian County
Justin Allen Luttjohann
Greene County
Mack Bryan Davis and Jennifer Dawn Davis
Olivia Dionne Anderson
Casen James Zelch
Ronald Joseph Henry, Jr.
Julie Ann Papen
Michael Joseph Donley and Betty Catherine Donley
Howell County
Kayla Marie Groves
Luana Braswell
Laclede County
Justin Edd Blackburn and Scarlett Sarah Danielle Blackburn
Taney County
Gary Lee Witt and Denise Sue Witt
Lindsey Mae Breitenbach
Texas County
April Deanne Hale
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Fewer Springfield drivers yielding at crosswalks
(From the City of Springfield)Driver compliance at Springfield crosswalks has decreased slightly to 51% across Springfield, according to fourth quarter 2023 crosswalk compliance assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program. That is a decrease of three percentage points compared to results from the fourth quarter of 2022.
Compliance study sites for the fourth quarter of 2023 include: Mount Vernon at Golden Avenue, Bennett Street at Delaware Avenue, Grant Avenue north of Talmage Street, Broadway Avenue at Swan Street, Mentor Avenue at Greeley Street and a downtown crosswalk on Trafficway near the Jordan Valley Ice Park.
Crosswalks assessments for the fourth quarter have historically shown weaker crosswalk compliance among drivers.
“Over the holidays we tend to see fewer drivers yielding to pedestrians. Springfield motorists just seem more rushed and distracted than usual,” explains Traffic Safety professional Mandy Buettgen-Quinn. “October through December are the deadliest months for pedestrians. Nationwide studies show that when daylight hours get shorter, significantly more pedestrians are fatally struck compared to the other months of the year.”
In an effort to reduce fatalities, SGF Yields has launched initiatives to help bridge the gap between drivers and Springfield’s most vulnerable pedestrians. SGF Yields’ new “Use your WITS” outreach initiative and Pedestrian Dignity Project aim to increase understanding and empathy between the groups.
“Motorists are often irritated by people crossing major streets mid-block, while pedestrians don’t always feel safe in crosswalks and often face significant distances in-between official crossings,” explains Buettgen-Quinn. “Our infrastructure was historically built with cars in mind and change will take time. We are currently reaching out to those at highest risk of being fatally hit – our citizens who lack shelter. The “Use Your WITS” education video features local people who have been struck by cars and offers simple tips on how to stay safe. On the flip side, the Pedestrian Dignity Project uses portraits to give a face and voice to our most vulnerable pedestrians. We hope these messages will help drivers become more empathetic towards pedestrians.”
About Crosswalk Compliance Studies
Quarterly crosswalk assessments have been conducted by Springfield Public Works Traffic Operations division since 2017. Assessments evaluate driver compliance at six crosswalk sites with similar traffic speeds and characteristics. Two locations are studied each quarter as a control group. The remaining sites are selected from each of the four City Council zones. Results from each location are averaged to produce a snapshot of driver compliance across the city.
Springfield’s crosswalk compliance average in 2017 began with only 25% of drivers yielding. Since then, efforts in public education, crosswalk improvements, amendments to local crosswalk regulations and crosswalk enforcement “Yield Checks” have made an impact on local driving habits. Crosswalk improvements included construction of pedestrian refuge medians, raised crosswalks and installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at multiple crosswalks..
Learn more about SGF Yields crosswalk compliance assessments at springfieldmo.gov/sgfyields.
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