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INSIDE OBITUARIES • John Rex West, 86, Greenfield • James Walter Martin II, 58, Lockwood • Harvey J. Davis, 86, Springfield • Bobby Lee Crowe, 84, Springfield • Tamara Jo Brackeen, 37, Aurora • John Junior Lomas, 95, Mt. Vernon

Greenfield 5K Run, Nov. 22

There will be a Greenfield Thanksgiving Day 5K at 8 a.m. Route will begin and end at A+ Fitness on the square. This is a free informal event. Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to attend. Come burn off a few calories with friends and eat guilt-free. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Come-N-Dine Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22

Kelley’s Free Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22

Ann and Mike Kelley’s second annual free Thanksgiving Dinner (all homemade) is on Thanksgiving Day at 12:30 p.m. at Greenfield High School. Reservations are nice but not necessary. For more information, call 417-483-7456.

Bell Ringing Begins Nov. 23

The Greenfield Area Ministerial Alliance will begin their annual holiday bell ringing campaign on Friday, Nov.23. Contact Scott Houston at 417-214-7293 to help. The alliance appreciates all donations.

Girls Night Out, Nov. 27 in Miller

Maggie Mae’s Tea Room in Miller is hosting a Girls Night Out Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the shop located 206 W. 4th Street. The cost of the meal is $10.

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Lockwood Annual Merchant Sale Brings Tidings of Comfort And Joy From Penny White Lockwood Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, November 17 – it’s 60 degrees after the season’s first snow – let’s have a party! The Lockwood Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Annual Merchant’s Sale and Christmas Tree Lighting. It always seems too early to light a tree before Thanksgiving, but the town looks so pretty with all the flash and bling!

We had guest food trucks in town; Ghetto Tacos and The Driveway Diner. Deliciousness on wheels! The Friends of Animals hosted a loaded nacho booth as well. The American Legion building supported several local vendors and graciously donated the building to warm up in and the restrooms for those attending. Several businesses on Main Street were open and running shopping specials. Thank you to all those merchants who participated this year. We appreciate you and your business! Clockwise from top left, a community massed band was formed by combining both the Lockwood and Greenfield high school ‘Lockwood Merchants’ Continued on page 14

bands. Prairie Mountain Mercantile was a bustle with deals to be found, macaroons and coffee. The streets were lined with Christmas trees for the holiday season. Raders’ Store included a live model display in their storefront. The new tree this year during its inaugural lighting Saturday, November 16, 2018. Center, Laramie Niehoff, daughter of Sarah and Willie Niehoff, takes a break from the cold at Arvest Bank. (Photos by Gina Langston and James McNary)

Dade County Health Department Recognized in State Magazine By James McNary Articles Editor

The Dade County Health Department was recently featured in a statewide publication of the #HealthierMO Initiative, which seeks to publicize success stories of the state public health system.

The Dade County Health Department stands out for several of the services it offers, especially in a rural county. Administrator Pam Allen said that the DCHD is one of the few in the state that has a fitness center, and the next project will be opening a dental clinic for the uninsured or those on Medicaid. “We want to do any-

thing we can to help people, health-wise,” said Allen.

The DCHD offers the services normally associated with a public health department as well as others, including food pantries, senior food boxes, a free clinic (since 2010), a women’s clinic and more. “I think the state saw what we were doing and that brought us some attention,” said Allen. “When I started here (in ‘07) we didn’t offer many services, but we’ve grown a lot.”

Perhaps the most visible DCHD project so far during Allen’s tenure has been the opening of the Live Well Health

and Fitness Center. Allen said she was convinced such a facility was needed in Dade County after her father suffered an injury requiring physical therapy, and was unable to travel the 40 minutes to the nearest facility offering such therapy. Now, one program offered at the center, Silver Sneakers, has about 600 participants.

None of this happens without funding, and Allen said that community support for the DCHD has been great. Without service contracts, grant funding and donations, the tax revenue funding the ‘Health Dept.’ Continued on page 8

Items Stolen From Boone Homestead Recovered By James McNary Articles Editor About $14,000 in stolen property was recovered Nov. 14 from a location in the 200 block of Church Street, Everton, following execution of a search warrant by Missouri State Park Rangers. The Park Rangers were assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other agencies, including the Dade and Lawrence county sheriff’s offices. The search warrant was issued following investigation into a recent theft at the Nathan Boone Homestead Historic Site north of Ash Grove.

Items recovered included a zero turn radius mower, a liquid transfer tank, a number of chainsaws and trimmers,

and a push mower.

Several items are reportedly still missing, including various powered hand tools, a chainsaw, trimmers, a backpack blower, a pole saw and herbicide chemicals.

Dade County Sheriff Max Huffman said that charges are being sought in both Dade and Lawrence counties. “We are working on getting the cases together,” said Huffman. “We anticipate more charges as the investigation continues.”

Anyone with information may contact Capt. Lucas Anderson with the Park Rangers at 314-805-0967 or by email at lucas.anderson@dnr.mo.gov. Tips can also be left with Crime Stoppers at 417-869TIPS (8477).

Local Children Named Children’s Miracle Network Ambassadors By Kayla Rinker Features Writer

While Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) photographers snapped picture after picture, three-yearold Hawke grinned and laughed without an ounce of shyness. “He really liked the photo shoot and was talking up a storm to everybody,” said his mother, Laura Fugitt. “He charmed the whole place with his cuteness!”

Hawke Fugitt, Greenfield, and Le’Kai Faucett, three-year-old son of Allison Faucett, formerly of Miller, were each named regional Ambassadors for Children’s Miracle Network for 2019-20. As ambassadors, they will be featured in promotional materials and commercials as the “faces” of CMN. They will also be featured in the regional CMN calendar where each of their stories will be highlighted.

Hawke’s story Mark and Laura Fugitt noticed several signs that Hawke might have autism when he was just a baby. The couple has four children: Sahara, Crusoe, Atlas and Hawke, and their second born, Crusoe, had been diagnosed with autism prior to Hawke’s birth. ‘CMN Ambassadors’ Continued on page 8

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Death Notices Bobby Lee Crowe

Bobby Lee Crowe, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri, died Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. A graveside service, under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, was held Friday, November 16, 2018, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial donations may be made payable to the Missouri Veterans Home, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome. com.

Tamara Jo Brackeen

Tamara Jo Brackeen, age 37, of Aurora, Missouri, died Sunday, November 11, 2018, at her home. A funeral service was held Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora.

In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Tamara may be made to TAPS.org (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.

John Junior Lomas

John Junior Lomas, age 95, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett, Missouri. A funeral service was held Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Ozark Prairie “Brick” Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in the Ozark Prairie Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Memorial donations may be made payable to the Ozark Prairie Cemetery Association or the Salvation Army, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome. com.

John Rex West John Rex West, of Greenfield, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, November 17, 2018, in the Dade County Nursing Home at the age of 86 years. He was born on June 9, 1932 in Dade County, Missouri, to John Marvin “Snappy” and Dolly May (Kirby) West. Rex served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.He was united in marriage to Ruby Janette Hampton on October 27, 1957 in Greenfield, Missouri. Rex owned and operated the DX Station in Greenfield for 46 years. He was member of the Greenfield First Christian Church. Rex also was a member of the Washington Lodge #87 A.F. & A.M., the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, and the Lake Stockton Shrine Club. He was an avid fisherman. Preceding him in death were his parents, Snappy and Dolly West; his wife, Janette West; two broth-

ers, Kyle Thomas West and Kirby West; two sisters, Geraldine McMasters and Levernice Witt; and brother-in-law, Joe Hampton. Survivors include his son, Darren West and wife, Wanda; his daughter, Dana West and Keith Cunningham; one sister, Marietta Shoemaker; four grandchildren, Connor West, Bobbie Misner and husband, Jerry, Greg DeJager and wife, Cassidy, and Derek DeJager and Keisha Donnel; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Lou Ann Hampton and Jean West; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Wetzel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine or to the Dade County Nursing Home. Online condolences may

be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Dade County Extension Council Nominations Needed Nominations are now being accepted for the January 2019 election of the University of Missouri Dade County Extension Council. Council members are elected or appointed for two-year terms and may not serve more than two terms consecutively. Nominees must be at least 18 years old and reside in the district from which they are selected. Nominations must be received before November 30,

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2018. MU Extension offers educational programs in categories such as agriculture, health and nutrition, business and industry, community development, youth development (4-H) and various continuing education courses, seminars and workshops. Extension programs are open to all. Information or literature about University of Missouri Extension programs is available at the Dade County Extension Center located at 2 N. Main St., Greenfield.

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James Walter Martin, II James Walter Martin II, of Lockwood, Missouri, departed this life on Friday, November 16, 2018, in his home at the age of 58. He was born on April 29, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Franklin and Emma Faye (Burch) Martin. James was united in marriage to Linda Darlene Berry on March 11, 1978 in Greenfield, Missouri. He served his country in the Missouri National Guard. James worked as an electric lineman for the city of Lamar for 21 years, and recently also for the city of Lockwood. He also was a fireman for the Lamar Fire Department and the Lockwood Fire Department. James was an avid fisher-

Harvey J. Davis, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this life on Thursday evening, November 8, 2018, from complications of Parkinson’s, while in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded with the love and prayers of his family. Harvey was born on June 1, 1932 in Joplin, Missouri, son of the late Ralph West Davis and Flossie Olive (Ritter) Davis. Raised in Joplin, he attended and graduated from Joplin High School with the Class of 1950. He then furthered his education at the University of Arkansas, graduating with a degree in Architecture. Harvey served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force in June of 1955. Once advancing to the rank of captain, Harvey became a jet pilot trainer. After his service, Harvey was honorably discharged in June of 1959. He then moved to Springfield to start work at an architectural firm. Later, he would own and operate the Marrs-Davis and International Materials companies, as well as MidWest Truck Stop of Willow

Springs, Missouri, El Rancho Truck Plaza of Cabool, Missouri and Greenfield Trading Post of Greenfield, Missouri. In his younger days, Harvey enjoyed hunting and fishing and later became an avid golfer. He was past president of Greene Hills Country Club and designed the back nine holes, where many have enjoyed (and cursed) his work there. He was also an avid Arabian horse breeder and had earned many awards showing his beautiful horses. Harvey is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Patricia (Calhoon) Davis; three sons, Jay Ralph Davis and Scott Daniel Davis, both of Springfield and David Lee Showalter, of Nixa; one sister, Mary Jane Stephens, of Joplin; one niece, Kendall Vanderbol; one nephew, Paul Stevens; eleven grandchildren, Jessica Bowling, Alex Nicholas, Josh Davis, Austin Buck, Laura Davis, Kyle Davis, Chelsea Polston, Zachary Davis, Austin Davis, Brandon Kirksey and Tyler Showalter; as well as a host of great-grandchildren and extended family

and friends. Preceding him in death was sons, Terry J. Davis and Gaylon Allen Davis; a grandson, Ryan Allen Davis; a great-granddaughter, Zoey Kirksey; and a sister, Naida Davis. In celebrating Harvey’s life, a memorial visitation will be held at The Cafe, 3521 W. Kearney Street, Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday, November 24, 2018, from noon until 3 p.m. Friends are welcome to come and share memories of Harvey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are being directed to Phoenix Hospice, 3033 S. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO 65807. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, Missouri.

Lockwood FFA attends 91st Annual Nat’l Convention From Brian Gillen Lockwood FFA Advisor

Lockwood FFA members traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana on October 24th to join other FFA members from across the country at the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo. While at the convention we were able to meet new people, listen to some great keynote speakers, and we had a blast at the general sessions. The theme for this year’s

convention was “Just One”. Sessions and student workshops were centered on this theme. The student workshops focused on useful tips that we could take back and use in our communities. While there we also toured the Louisville Slugger factory where all of the major league bats are made. The convention is a great opportunity to meet others who share similar, yet different lifestyles and interests as we do.

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Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018, in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

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man and hunter. He loved spending time with his grandkids. Preceding him in death were his parents; and three sisters, Robin Allcorn, Pamela Martin, and Jessica Lee. Survivors include his loving wife, Linda Martin; two sons, Sam Berry and wife, Tonya and Terry McKinney; two sisters, Lisa Jackson and Rachel Martin; one brother, Dwayne Martin; his step-mother, Donna Martin; a special aunt, Bonnie Kelley; two grandchildren, Tucker Berry and Brittany Berry; two great-grandchildren, Delilah Berry and Asher Price; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Debby Wallen, Simmons Bank branch manager, Brayton Ipock and Sarah Straw, Students of the Month for October, with Preston Hyde, Greenfield High School principal. (Submitted Photo)

COMMUNITY Dade County Men’s Civic Club Seeks Donations

The Dade County Mens’ Civic Club is now putting together their Less Fortunate Children’s Christmas gift program. Anyone who would like to help with this project may do so by dropping off a new unwrapped gift in one of the boxes placed in the Greenfield and Lockwood area banks or at the dollar store in Greenfield. Send any monetary contributions to: Dade County Men’s Civic Club, c/o Don Adams, 35 N. State Hwy. 39, Greenfield, Missouri, 65661. The club does thank you for your continued support of this program and are looking forward to your help again this year.

Greenfield 5K Run, Nov. 22

There will be a Greenfield Thanksgiving Day 5K. Route will begin and end at A+ Fitness on the square. This is a free informal event. Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to attend. Come burn off a few calories with friends and eat guilt-free. Signups at 8 a.m. and there will be a check out at the end. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Come-N-Dine Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22

The 15th annual “ComeN-Dine” dinner will be held at noon Thanksgiving Day, November 22. The dinner will be held at the Family Life Center, 410 Main Street in Lockwood. There is no charge for the dinner, and everyone is welcome. Served will be turkey and ham with all the trimmings. Donations will be used to purchase food and supplies for the dinner. Funds received over the cost of this dinner will go toward the Christmas Dinner. Take-outs will be available, as will rides and deliveries in the Lockwood, Golden City and Greenfield areas; additional areas available upon request. For more information, contact Shirley at 816-4762311 or 417-350-8745. The events also has a Facebook page.

Kelley’s Free Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22

Ann and Mike Kelley’s second annual free Thanksgiving Dinner (all home-made) is on Thanksgiving Day at 12:30 p.m. at Greenfield High School. Reservations are nice but not necessary. For more

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Drivers’ Exam Stations to Close on Holiday Dates

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following holidays in November 2018: Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal operations will resume on Monday, November 26. Follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperGHQ.

Ministerial Alliance Bell Upcoming Events Ringing Begins Nov. 23 at Greenfield The Greenfield Area Opera House Ministerial Alliance will The following musicians are currently booked to play at the Greenfield Opera House: December 1, Alan Phillips, bringing rock, blues, a touch of jazz in the Christmas spirit; December 8, Fred Netzer and December 15, Sadie S. Tickets are $10 per person and the audience can order from the Intermission Cafe menu to make it a date night. Also at the Greenfield Opera House, the Turnback Community Art Association is offering the following art class: December 5 at 6:30 p.m., Painted Gourds, $20.

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begin their annual holiday bell ringing campaign on Friday, November 23. This year, they will be ringing at the Dollar General store Mondays-Saturdays from November 23-December 24. This campaign is their major fundraiser each year. So far in 2018, The Ministerial Alliance has provided over $5,800 in emergency funds to 50 area families. These funds help with utilities bills, housing assistance, life-sustaining medications, fuel, and other emergency needs. Currently, bell ringers are needed for Tuesdays and Saturdays. If your church, club or civic organization would like to help minister to area families in this way, please contact Scott Houston at 417-214-7293. The alliance appreciates all donations.

Dade Republican Women to Meet Nov. 26

The Dade County Federated Republican Women will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 26 at The Wehrhouse, north of the 4-way stop in Lockwood at 113 N. State Highway 97. LaRue Lemons will be the hostess. The meeting is at 6 p.m. The members will order from the menu. It will be a membership drive meeting and a white elephant auction will be held to raise funds for the club.

Girls Night Out Nov. 27 in Miller

Maggie Mae’s Tea Room in Miller is hosting a Girls Night Out Tuesday, November 27, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the shop located 206 W. 4th Street. The cost of the meal is $10. Vendors planning to be there are Warm Creations, Shabby Threads Online Boutique, Make-up Eraser, The Porch Swing Bakery, Sudsy Soap, Tupperware, Tiff’s Backroad Boutique and SeneGence International. Join in for special Christmas favorites and exiting vendors to complete your holiday shopping.

Blood Drive in Ash Grove, Nov. 27

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is hosting a blood drive at Ash Grove High School, 100 N. Maple Lane, Ash Grove, Missouri, on Tuesday, November 27, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The supplies of type O negative, B negative and AB negative are at very low levels. To be eligible to give

blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit our website at www.cbco.org, or call toll-free 1-800-280-5337. Thank you for giving life to your community.

Mason’s Lodge Meeting, Nov. 27

Washington Lodge #87 AF & AM will be conducting a Stated Meeting on November 27, 2018, at 7.30 p.m. A meal will be served before the meeting at 6.30 p.m. All area Masons are welcome to attend.

Extension Health Insurance Workshops, Nov. 27

Insurance remains a challenge for meeting in the farming community. MU Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative is attempting to help by presenting several Affordable Care Act (ACA) trainings for financial and helping professionals across the state of Missouri. Training is free and open to the public. Lunch will be included at no cost. Financial and helping professionals who complete the training will receive three (3) CEU credits. In southwest Missouri, the workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nov. 27 at the Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave, Springfield, 65807 Registration can be done online at http://bit.ly/ACA2018MU

Agricultural lenders know it is important to stay up on current trends during rapidly changing times. That is why University of Missouri Extension is again offering its popular “Ag Lenders Seminar: Financing Agriculture in Changing Times” workshop. The first Ag Lenders Seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, December 5 at the Southwest Research Center, 14548 Highway H, Mount Vernon. The second “Ag Lenders Seminar” will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7 at the Howell County Extension office, East Towne Village, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd, West Plains. Registration for the program is needed before Nov 28 and can be made by contacting Jim Spencer Jr. in the Christian County MU Extension office in Ozark at 417-581-3558 or by e-mailing him at spencerjr@missouri. edu. There is a cost of $50 for these seminars (payable to Christian County Extension), but the fee includes lunch and a Missouri Farm Financial Outlook book.

Senior Social Hour, Nov. 29

Live Well Health & Fitness Center invites all Silver Sneaker members to enjoy free coffee, homemade cinnamon rolls, fruit and share stories on November 29, 9-10 a.m. Please RSVP to 417-637-6041 so enough cinnamon rolls can be made.

Christmas Parade in Lockwood, Dec. 1

The Annual Lockwood Christmas Parade will be

Saturday, December 1, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Ringing In The Holy Season.” Contact Penny White at Town & Country Tire to register entries for the parade. The community is encouraged to build a float or walk as a group in the parade.

Tri-Co Friends for Animals To Hold Raffle Dec. 1

Starting Wednesday, November 14, a beautiful handmade quilt will be displayed at Prairie Mercantile until the Christmas parade, December 1. This will be a fantastic Christmas gift for a cat lover in your life. Proceeds will go to help reduce pet overpopulation in this area.

Santa Stroll, Dec. 1

Live Well Health & Fitness Center is hosting a Santa Walk, December 1, 9:30-10 a.m. Kids are invited join in a walk with Santa on the track at the Fitness Center, 409 West Water Street, Greenfield. Afterwards, enjoy telling St. Nick what you want for Christmas. This is a free event. At 10 a.m., Santa will move up the square to help Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce to hand out free mittens, hats, cookies and hot chocolate.

Greenfield Christmas Parade, Dec. 1

There will be cookies, hot chocolate, hats and mittens at 10 a.m. on Greenfield Square. The parade starts at 11 a.m. The theme is “Coming Home for Christmas.”

Art Show in Greenfield, Dec. 1

There will be a band concert and art show featuring Greenfield school district students directly following the Christmas parade on Saturday, December 1. The community is invited to come enjoy some Christmas carol music and student artwork. Event sponsors are Jennifer Jones, Greenfield art teacher, and Annalise Dale, band director.

Ministerial Alliance Soup, Chili Luncheon, Dec. 1

The Greenfield Area Ministerial Alliance will host a soup and chili luncheon on December 1 after the Greenfield Christmas parade. The luncheon will be held in the Greenfield High School cafeteria. Donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go to benefit area families.

Christmas Shopping For a Cause, Dec. 1

There will be approximately 20 vendors at the Greenfield High School Junior High Cafeteria for all holiday shopping needs and wants on Saturday, December 1, starting at noon. This event is to help raise funds for local children to have a Christmas. There will be a donation drop-off spot for those who would like to bring an appropriate gift for a child. For more information or to become a vendor, contact Tiffany Lewis at 417366-0177.

Christmas Parade, Chili Feed, Christmas Bizarre, Dec. 1

The Golden City Volunteer Fire Department in conjunction with the Golden Harvest Days will be holding a Chili Feed and Christmas Bizarre immediately following the Christmas parade, at the Golden City Fire house on Brock Avenue, in Golden City on December 1st. This year’s parade theme will be “Welcome home, Remember when” and the parade will begin at 10 a.m.

Blood Drive in Lockwood Dec. 3

There will be a blood drive Monday, December 3, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the American Legion Building

in Lockwood. The organizers would love to see a good turnout like last time. Winter is a time of many accidents and a need for more blood.

Ag Appreciation Luncheon, Dec. 4

Bring the whole familyAnyone and everyone involved in the operation in any way! University of Missouri Extension hosts the Ag Appreciation Luncheon, Tuesday, December 4, from 11 am – 2 pm at Lamar First Baptist Church. This free event is fun, educational and designed to entertain the whole family! Must RSVP to guarantee your meal by November 27. Call 417-682-3579 to RSVP or learn more. More Calendar Entries on page 4

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Cafe Art Show DadeCo Library Offering ‘Food for Fines’ Program Elementary From Dade County Library The Dade County Library Contest asks that items brought The Dade County Library in value at least half the Winners is filled with holiday spirit amount of the fine. Items Students pictured here are: Back row - Mariah Judd, Madi Cox, Chloe Jones, Kaydee Mann, Gwen Septer, Emily Beasley, Ricky Long, Joseph Land, Aidan Adams Middle row - Rylee Manary, Drew Miller, Morrigan Kersey, Jack Jones, Ayden Myers, Thomas Nelson, Alex Tanksley Front row - Isabella Hurt, Colby Beazley, Lillie Highfill (Submitted Photo)

Golden City Christmas Parade, Chili Feed The Golden City Volunteer Fire Department in conjunction with the Golden Harvest Days will be holding a Chili feed and Christmas Bazaar immediately following the Christmas parade, at the Golden City Fire house on Brock Avenue, in Golden City on December 1st, 2018. This year’s parade theme will be “Welcome home, Remember when” and the parade will begin at 10:00am. This year the fire crew

has decided to make a variety of chili. There will be mild, five alarm, venison, and no bean chili. Hot dogs will also be available for chili dogs as well as all the fixins’. There will be desserts and drinks available and everything will be by donation only. The fire department is currently raising money for a thermal imaging device, which renders infrared radiation as visible light, such cameras allow firefighters to see areas

of heat through smoke, darkness, or heat-permeable barriers. While you are waiting for the parade to begin feel free to stop by City Hall and cast your vote in the Second Annual Gingerbread House Contest. If you would like to participate in the contest you may make a Gingerbread house and submit it by November 29th to City Hall. There will be three categories this yearAdults, kids, and groups.

The houses may be homemade or kits. Votes will be cast by the public and prizes will be given to the winners in each category during the Christmas Parade. There will be several activities held in the fire barn including children’s activities and selfies with Santa. Several vendors will also be present. If you would like a booth at the Christmas Bazaar, please contact Sherry at 417-537-0199.

during this season of giving. The library is offering patrons a way to reduce fines from overdue books and videos. If any library patron returns books and/ or videos but owes a fine due to lateness, the patron may bring in non-perishable items to pay their fines. These items will then be given to the local food pantry to help others in the community.

brought can include new non-perishable food, soaps, shampoo, baby items, pet foods, paper goods, and any other items that may be needed. Amnesty for Fines will begin October 29 and continue until December 31, 2018. Happy Holidays from the Dade County Library. To find out the amount of fines, please call 417-637-5334.

DC Senior Center Menu

Thursday, November 22: Closed. Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 23: Closed. Monday, November 26: Spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, garlic bread, pineapple upside-down cake. Tuesday, November 27: Ham and beans, spinach, zucchini and tomatoes, cornbread, brownies with peanut butter icing. Wednesday, November 28: Oven fried chicken, baked potatoes, green beans, biscuits, chocolate cake. Thursday, November 29:

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, Italian vegetables, hot rolls, butterscotch pudding dessert. Friday, November 30: Chili, grilled cheese, crackers dill pickle spear, cinnamon roll. Located at 58 N. Allison, Greenfield, the DCSC serves lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. A salad bar is available, for dine-in only, Monday - Thursday. Menu is subject to change without notice. Call 417-6372626 to arrange delivery or take-out. The cost is $3.50 for age 60+, $6 for everyone else.

Dadeville Schools Menu Thursday, November 22: NO SCHOOL. Friday, November 23: NO SCHOOL. Monday, November 26: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza. Lunch: Chicken casserole, corn bread, green beans, fruit. Tuesday, November 27: Breakfast: Muffins, yogurt. Lunch: Chili, cinnamon roll, veggies, dip, fruit.

Restored Hope Against Addictions (RHAA) After Care Program, will meet Sunday, December 2th from 5:007:30 p.m. at Immanuel Calendar Continued From Page 3

Extension Hay School Begins Dec. 4

MU Extension’s regional hay school will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11 and 13 inside the Missouri State University Bond Learning Center at the Darr Agricultural Center, 2401 S Kansas Expy, Springfield. Dinner at the beginning of each session is followed by presentations. The course is specifically designed for livestock producers who may already have their hay equipment or have hay custom harvested on their land. The goal is to give attendees the fundamental knowledge needed to improve their hay operation. This program will have a registration fee. Flyers and registration details will be on the Greene County Extension website soon (extension.missouri.edu/greene), or you can call 417-881-8909 for more information.

Lutheran Church in Lockwood. The purpose of the “After Care Program” is to help those who have succeeded in being clean (maybe with a possible lapse but got back on course) to be encouraged to remain victorious. The “After Care Program” includes family members and those still suffering with addictions

Workshop on Attracting, Keeping Quality Farm Laborers, Dec. 6

University of Missouri Extension will hold workshops throughout the state on how to attract and keep quality farm laborers. Attendees will learn tips to recruit, train, mentor and retain employees. They also will discuss ways to be competitive in compensation and proper hiring and termination practices. Other topics include record-keeping requirements regarding payroll, withholding taxes and deposits. Workshops run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $20 with lunch provided. For more information, contact the MU Extension specialist listed for each site or go online to extension2.missouri.edu/events Dates and locations: Nov. 29, Marshall. Martin Community Center, 1985 S. Odell Ave., Marshall. Contact Katie Neuner at 660584-3658 or neunercm@ missouri.edu. Dec. 6, Springfield. Oasis Hotel and Convention

to witness the “recovered life” so as to be encouraged to continue in RHAA classes or other programs such as AA or NA. The “After Care Program” will consist of a brief devotional service and music by John Roller and Nathan Wehrman, then a pep talk by Dr. Rebecca Roller, Psychologist, on a topic related to “living the recovered life.” A meal will be Center, 2546 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Contact Wesley Tucker at 417-3264916 or tuckerw@missouri.edu. Dec. 13, Sikeston. City of Miner Convention Center, 2610 E. Malone Ave., Miner. Contact David Reinbott at 573-5453516 or reinbottd@missouri.edu.

Dade County Library Story Hour, Dec. 7

Dade County Library Story Hour will be December 7, 2018 from 10 -11 a.m. Christmas is coming and the theme will be “A Beary Merry Christmas”! There will be stories and crafts for ages 3-5, and goodie bags for each child to take home. The Dade County Library is located at 209 S. Main Street, Greenfield, Missouri. The staff is looking forward to seeing you there!

Christmas Parade in Ash Grove, Dec. 8

The Ash Grove Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 8 at 10

served for all followed by fellowship of card games and conversation. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addictions, there is hope. Contact Pastor Gary Griffin at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 417-232-4642 and enroll in RHAA classes and come to the “After Care Program” December 2 from 5:00-7:30p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. a.m. The public is invited for cookies with Santa after the parade and during a Christmas Open House at Bumble Bee Blooms, Saturday, Dec. 15 for more cookies with Santa.

Spring Calving Workshop, Jan. 22

A hands-on spring calving workshop is going to be held in Pinegar Arena at the Darr Agriculture Center on January 22. Due to the expected high demand for this program, there will be two sessions offered (with the same information) from 9 a.m-noon and from 2-5 p.m. The calving workshop will address techniques to assist livestock through a difficult birth, care for a newborn calf, and care for the mother after a difficult birth. This program will have a registration fee. Flyers and registration details will be on the Greene County Extension website soon (extension. missouri.edu/greene), or you can call 417-8818909 for more information.

Wednesday, November 28: Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, salad, fruit. Thursday, November 29: Breakfast: Oatmeal, toast. Lunch: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, veggies, dip, fruit. Friday, November 30: Breakfast: Biscuits, gravy. Lunch: Corn dog, tater tots, veggies, dip, fruit.

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Handmade stockings were made and stuffed for soldiers overseas. 203 stockings containing crocheted hats (which fit under the soldiers helmets), Christmas cards, activity books, and letters from local students. The stockings were put together by ladies at First Christian Church of Greenfield and mailed Monday, Nov. 19. One letter said, “Thank you for your service. My name is Caleb I am a 5th grade student. I am thankful for your services. My great-grandfather was a soldier. I don’t know the details but I think he had his thumb or pointer finger missing. Pretty sure pointer. I enjoy playing baseball and once basketball. Sadly it will be long before they start. - Caleb.” Main Street Baptist Church Youth and Children packed 64 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. (Submitted Photo)

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50 Days of Transformation – Part 6 (Warren, 2014) If you want to make people uncomfortable with your sermon, just bring up the subject of money. Guess what this week’s sermon covered…yep… your money. Oh wait! Is it your money? We may have misunderstood that part. Let’s see what the Word says. Money facts … Jesus talked more about money than He did Heaven or Hell. Half of His parables talk about money. In the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, one out of every six verses is about… you got it…Money! We know Jesus didn’t need it or want it for Himself, so why all the interest? Maybe because He knew we would spend so much time thinking about it, working for it, studying it, saving it, investing it. He knew that if He didn’t

teach us about how to manage money, that money would manage us. In Luke 16, we find Jesus telling the Pharisees a parable about a manager who wasn’t doing a good job of looking after his master’s money. The parable came with a warning – You can’t serve two masters. You can’t serve both God and money. This was particularly applicable for these religious leaders because they loved money (verse 14). Rather than being tender shepherds over God’s flock, they were taskmasters wielding the Law as a form of control. Overly impressed with their own importance and power, they tended to be arrogant, proud, judgmental, demanding, and worst of all, hypocrites. God doesn’t want us to be ignorant or arrogant about money, so through this manager’s negative example, we can learn what not to do to make sure we are faithful in this

area as well as what we should do to be faithful stewards. There are four things we want to be careful NOT to do with money. We must not waste it, love it, trust it, or expect it to satisfy us. Everything we have is on loan to us. From the homes we live in, to the air we breathe, God owns it all. We’re His managers. We need to be faithful in how we allocate his resources, and never confuse the gift with the Giver. The enemy wants us to love money and use people, but God wants us to love people and use the gift as He leads. God, as the Giver, is to be our security. What things in your life give you security? Your job? Your looks? Your health? These are all things that can be lost because they change over time. Proverbs 23:5 warns us that wealth is fleeting, “Your money can be gone in a flash (LB)”. Ecclesias-

tes 5:10 couldn’t be clearer, “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income” (ESV). Paul was emphatic in his letter to Timothy, “The love of money is the root of all evil” (1 Timothy 6:10). So how do we successfully navigate managing God’s resources? First of all, we need to remind ourselves daily that everything we have belongs to God. We didn’t own it before we were born, and we aren’t going to own it after we die. Understanding this truth will change the way we see our lives. It’s personal. I’m parenting God’s children. I’m married to God’s son or daughter. I’m driving God’s car, eating off God’s dishes, and living in His house. Would you still buy the same things with God’s money? Secondly, we need to understand that life is a trust and a temporary as-

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signment. God will test us from time to time to help us see if we’re thinking and living in line with His truth. Take a look at your bank statement. Where did the money go – to your priorities or His? How we spend money reveals to God, and anyone else who’s looking, what we love and trust the most. In Matthew 6 Jesus tells believers not to store up treasure on earth because He knows our hearts will follow what we love. If we want to love and trust God it will show in where we use the resources He’s entrusted to us. We know we can trust God to meet our needs, but can God trust us to faithfully manage what He’s given us? There’s a basic concept in the parable of the manager that no one can avoid. Verses 11 and 12 tell us that those who are faithful in the little things will be trusted with bigger things. If we want a deep spiritual

walk with the Lord, it will start with faithfulness in the little things. We’ve been given this time to walk through life and learn that God’s resources are a tool. This is our third lesson. Money is neither good nor bad. It’s a temporary resource we’re to use for permanent good. He wants us to build spiritual friendships that will last for eternity. Who will be in Heaven to meet you when you arrive? Which of those people will be there because you were faithful to use your resources for the kingdom? One day there is going to be an audit on your life. What will God say about your management choices? As long as you’re still breathing there’s time to start fresh. Part of the Holy Spirit’s job is to convict us so we know what needs to change. Please, let’s pray about where to start, and then follow where He leads.

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COMMENTARY In some ways, I am lot like a dog in that I can’t be trusted around unsupervised food. MAN AND WOMAN ARGUING Woman: I have just about had enough of you. Man: You wouldn’t say that if I came with fries and a large drink. Chilling words from wife to busy Farm Husband: You forgot to check the propane tank, didn’t you? After a late afternoon meeting, a cattle buyer and his tax man went to a bar for a drink. The tax man told the bartender, “I will have a TC.” Bartender says, “What’s that?” “A Tom Collins.” The cattle buyer wanting to show how smart he was says, ”I will have a 15.” Bartender says, “What’s that?” Cattle buyer says, “You know seven and seven.” An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day. It is not the load that breaks you down. It is the way you carry it. Your best years are when the kids are old enough to help shovel snow but too young to drive a car. Great article in Joplin

Magazine about Stockton Lake, Hulston Mill, Mutton Creek Marina, Greenfield Opera House, That Place and Flying Feathers Hunting Resort in Lockwood. Dade County needs visitors. THOUGHTS FROM THE NOVEMBER 6 ELECTION Missourians prefer pot holes in roads to progress. Dadeville, Arcola, Sylvania and Lockwood voters. Everton has the most Democratic voters. Of the 6,080 registered voters in Dade County 3,396 voted or 55 percent. Dade County has new state representative and new state senator. LOOKING BACK NOVEMBER 1994 Noble Turner found dead on highway in South Greenfield. 237 deer killed in Dade County. Luces Market, Everton, opened on Thanksgiving Day. Cozy Theater in Lockwood showed Pete’s Dragon. 60th Anniversary of Lockwood Greenhouse is celebrated. Dade County IOOF Lodge donated $300 to Greenfield Rural Fire Department.

Lockwood News By Shonna Shorter-Kramer Congrats to Maddie Muncy, the daughter of David and Lesha Muncy, for being the top walk fundraiser for NEDA in the USA. She is No. 1 out of 20,000 walkers. Her Brave Strong Worthy team was also the second highest team in the nation. What a great young lady setting a great example of service and such a hard worker. We are very proud of you, Maddie. I remember when she was born she was so so tiny. Now what a strong intelligent young lady she is! Happy new baby to Seth and Samantha Losack for a beautiful baby girl. She is absolutely precious. The pictures on Facebook look just like she did. Happy anniversary to Terry and David Sparkman and to Bob and Netta Cory. Happy 90th birthday to Brother Ken Roller. He is serving as preacher for us until we get a new preacher. Happy birthday to Livee Wilson-Bellah, David Carrier and Dorma Banta. Lockwood High School basketball is getting ready to host the Dennis Cornish Classic November 29. I’m sure there will be a full house and the boosters are serving burger dinners for $5 a plate. You can’t beat that! Come out and support our teams! My daycare/preschool in Golden City, Second Home Youth Programs (SHYP), is very busy with parties. We have Lockwood and Golden City children. Miss Melandra (my daughter) had a Halloween party complete with games and treats. One of our kids turned 5 years old and had a birthday party. This week we are feasting and thanking Jesus for all our blessings. Melandra and I may even take them to the Plaza in Lamar Wednesday to see, Wreck It Ralph Breaks the Internet. I ordered my copy of author Darrel Sparkman’s, Limestone County, today.

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Backroads of So. Greenfeld By Carmen Hargis Baker

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His books have all been good. This book cover has a cowboy on the front that looks very familiar! Get your copy to see the famous cowboy on the front, I bet you know him. I love to read anything at all and if I don’t have anything, I read shampoo bottles and cereal boxes. The Christmas Merchant sale in Lockwood was Saturday night. Everyone had fun. My little cousin, Dallas Stump, sang and played his guitar. He has a great country voice. The Lockwood and Greenfield bands also were entertainment. Local businesses were open for shopping and the Legion Hall was full of vendors. Lockwood looks absolutely beautiful. I love our huge Christmas tree. We have such a wonderful community. Thank you, Jesus. Thanksgiving week, ILS has the whole week off due to teacher professional development at Lutheran. Lockwood schools get out Wed-Fri. I can’t wait to spend time with my whole family. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time with them lately. I’m getting older and they are getting busier. My house is still full of teenagers though. Jamie had six boys stay all night last night and I made them a big breakfast Saturday morning. Jim made them a fire and it was a beautiful evening. Twenty-seven degrees last week, 60 degrees today. Good old Missouri weather. I complain about too hot or too cold, but I really never wanted to live anywhere else or raise my kids anywhere else. Most of the time, I know what the kids are doing before they even get home. The First Baptist Church in Lockwood is having a Missions family, the Newborns, come speak and share on December 16 at 10:30 a.m. then our Youth Christmas Program is afterwards. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Join us!

Birthdays: November 22nd-Thanksgiving DayRay Kile, Rylan Cornelius 26, Sarah Griffin 38, Patsy Hembree 57 and Barbara Baker 86; 23rd-Hank Hargis 4, Addy Kinder 14, Sandy Tullock 55 and Becky Anderson 62; 24th-Karie Hodges, Lane Gray 2, Derick Hurt 41 and Harvey Campbell 57; 25th-Jenny Keene, Mark Freeze, Jubal Stenger 9, Wesley Hargis 34, Susan Short the big 60, Nita Kay Tefertiller 68 and Keith Hurd 75; 26th-Jackson Rushing 7, Cheryl Wright 56 and Marlene DeClue 66; 27th-Kevin Freeze, Keith Hurd, Jr., 40, Sue Whitaker 76 and Kay Decker 81; 28th-Brent Sullivan, Kathy Hudspeth, Easton Roberts 3, David Maxwell 34, Kristen Limpus 44, Brett Godfrey 57, Darren West 57 and Diane Kukal-Arnold. Wishing you all a wonderful birthday. Anniversaries: November 22nd-Wendall and Dawn Toler 40 years; 24thMike and Kathy Pirtle 11 years; 25th-Stephan and Tara Vance 1 year; 27thGreg and Pamela Grider and sister-Tassy and Jeff White 24 years. Wishing you all many more happy

years together!! In Memory: Otis Divine 11-22-2013, Linda Andrews 11-22-2015, Charley Killingsworth 11-23-2014, Winton Hargis 11-23-2015, Billy Gilliam 11-24-2017, Cuddy Decker 11-25-2008, Benny Friend 11-25-2015, Anna Divine 11-25-2017, Sonna Jones 11-27-2014, Leslie Keltner Davis 1127-2014. Gone but never forgotten. I wish everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving! Enjoy every day because you never know when it could change in the blink of an eye. I will be keeping all those families who have lost a loved one this past year in my thoughts as they celebrate the first major holiday without their loved one. My mother enjoyed a nice visit with her neighbors, Lynn and Allan Beason, last week. They don’t see much of each other but they know they are close if they are needed. On November 8, 2018, the Des Moines Golf & Country Club honored America’s Heroes. Special guest for this event and dinner were Greenfield residents, Sergeant Derek and Stefanie Hurt. A good

Something to Think About Y’all are thinking aren’t you. Let’s see; this time of year, your mind is clouded with visions of deep fried turkey with oyster dressing, a favorite beverage and a big glob of bread pudding (the kind with lots of fruits cooked in) and slathered with a sauce of your liking. Of course, this special meal is shared with family and friends, with lots of catching up, reminiscing and joviality. So here comes this yahoo tossing an idea into your head to compete with the above thoughts. Some nerve, huh? As we travel down life’s road, we overcome challenges; some beyond our control and some from within. (I fail miserably at passing up Thanksgiving

seconds – no self-control.) How do we know we are continually improving towards our goals? Do we have any goals? How do we measure the improvement? Do we even care? Let’s say we are worried about losing a few pounds (after the New Year, of course). Losing weight is a relatively complicated process as there are a bunch of processes that contribute to one’s physical appearance. Here are just a few variables: diet, exercise, commitment and the timing of the test (checking your weight). If the processes change, the results will change. If you check your weight after manually hauling hay all day in the heat, you might be light just because

Trudell News by Blanche Trudell Deer season is here and we had about nine hunters on our farm but due to all the cold, snow and bad weather we only took one deer off of the farm this year. Thad Burrows got that one. Laura Burrows was here from Republic. Chris Burrows was here from Indianapolis, Indiana; Jim Wiss from Independence, Missouri; Luke Wiss from Lone Jack, Missouri;, Kim Pearcy from Parkville, Missouri, with her two daughters, Alexandra and Michelle Dvorak. Jake Pearcy didn’t get to come due to his problem from an injury at work., I didn’t even go out as I have been getting over pneumonia and just not quite up to par. We still enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner of turkey and all the fixings on Saturday, then we had fun playing some games in the house to keep warm between going out for the COLD HUNT! I have been busy doing all kinds of things. I am teaching classes at church, going to Stockton Jail, doing ministry, but most of all supporting all the doctors with my aches and pains. With all that, I have been blessed by all the wonderful people I have met and made some new friends. Joe spent a lot of time at

the Stockton Community of Christ Church as the pilot light kept going out on the furnace and the temp was down to six degrees one morning here at our farm, a little cold for November, brrr! Our grandson, Luke, went to Northern Missouri and got a 10-point buck. He had quite a story of hearing a couple of bucks fighting in the brush near his stand but never got a chance to take a shot. When he turned in his deer stand, the seat broke and the doe they were fighting over ran off as did both bucks. What an exciting story he had to tell about his escapade while out hunting but at least nobody got hurt and that is very important. I did hit a deer with my car. Coming back from Bona, this big doe ran out in front of me. I was able to stop but not before I hit her. I can’t see any dent on my car. So, I was really blessed. We still have another weekend before the season is over so maybe we will have another story for next week. Let us remember to pray for all the sick people, those who are out west in the wild fires, all of the people in the nursing homes, those who have lost loved ones, our country and friends. God Bless America!

time was had by all. Last Friday, Mom and I enjoyed lunch at the Backwoods with Leona and Linda Wilkins, Carl David Pierce, Bessie Estep and Becky and Mike Moore. We were treated with a homemade apple pie by Carl in honor of Becky’s birthday. We had a good visit but missed sidekick, Ardella Lack who was at the hospital with her son, Jim, who suffered a stroke earlier in the week. He will be sent to rehab for extensive therapy due to being paralyzed on one side. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Last Saturday, the weather wasn’t too bad for my brother’s, Tracy Hargis, graveside service. If the wind had died down, it wouldn’t have been bad but up on that hill it was cold. At least it wasn’t snowing or raining. We got to see a lot of people we hadn’t seen in a while and was so happy to see Betsy “Netzer” Staudt from Nevada come down. Betsy has been a dear friend to our family for many years. Also got to visit with David Smiley and his aunt, Digger, who we hadn’t seen in years. We can’t thank everyone

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you are dehydrated. Of course, if you are checking your weight just to see how much fluids you need, you are smart. What if your days are spent sitting behind a computer, in air conditioning and barely moving? OK, so you have your process down; how about the timing process? Yes, timing is a variable. You must get on the scales at the same time and with the same clothing if the process is to remain the same. Since there are normal daily variables, any valid changes from day to day may not be apparent. However, being down today and being up the next two days is tough on the ego and shakes up the com-

for all the calls, cards, prayers and condolences you have extended to our family. They have all made this time more bearable for us. Last Saturday, two of the A+ Fitness girls competed in a bikini show in Kansas City. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication for these ladies to get ready. We are happy to announce they done a great job representing us. Sherry Wise placed second in the 50+ Division and Angela Stewart placed fourth in the Novice Medium Division. We are so proud of these young ladies! Congratulations to you both!! Last week, Tracy Lasater, Angie Shepard, Angela Baker and Staci Bruner ran in the 13th Annual Run to the Lights 5K Run/Walk at Silver Dollar City. They braved the cold temperatures and made it thru. Way to go, girls!! Last Sunday was my sister-Tassy White’s fund raiser and the Walnut Grove School done an amazing job with it. The food was very good and all the things for the silent auction were great. A big thank you to Tassy’s classmates of GHS 1986 on the baskets they sent.

mitment to the process. So, you stretch out the testing interval to accommodate daily variations. When you consider your results and they don’t meet expectations you must figure out why; what caused the weight to up or down. Perhaps checking one’s girth would be less dramatic. No American would expect a weight loss after Thanksgiving, so there is an excuse. When you see other statistics out there think about the processes and variables they represent and whether or not they are showing favorable trends. Maybe a methodology change is in order. Happy Thanksgiving.

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Schilling Is Adult Rider of the Year in Kansas Rehab Program By James McNary Articles Editor

After suffering severe head injuries in a 2014 car accident, Lockwood/Meinert area native James Schilling was left wheelchair bound, unable to stand on his own. Schilling has been a patient at the Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital in Gardner, Kan., since the spring of 2015. Meadowbrook cooperates with the New Horizon Ranch of Rantoul, Kan., in an equine therapy program in which Schilling has been participating for about two years, and his family reports he has made remarkable progress.

“It’s just amazing because he was hurt really bad,” said Betty Schilling of Meinert, James’s mother. In fact, the New Horizon Ranch recently recognized Schilling as their adult rider of the year.

Betty Schilling said that her son was a farmer his entire life, so being able to get outside the hospital and work with animals again has been wonderful for him. “He’s even regained the ability to walk, with a cane, for short distances,” said Betty Schilling. “He calls me every day from the hospital – he’s doing good now.” In announcing Schilling as adult rider of the year, New Horizon stated that Schilling always seems to have

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a positive attitude, smiles, and barrels of determination to handle any task. The staff at New Horizon, led by Brian Miller, said that they have had many great conversations with Schilling about farming. They attribute the intensive therapies at Meadowbrook as well as the many rides and grooming sessions Schilling has had with his favorite horse, Amber, as a large part of his success. “Our family is so thankful for his progress and so very proud of his determination and wonderful attitude,” said Patti Hayes, sister to James Schilling.

“The people at the ranch are just wonderful,” said Betty Schilling. “They do it all because they want to help people get better.” The announcement from the ranch closed with this praise for Schilling: “Congratulations James – we are so very proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!”

Lockwood-area farmer James Schilling has been in a Gardner, Kansas, rehabilitation hospital after suffering severe head injuries in a 2014 car accident. He has regained some of his freedom of motion after he began participating in an equine therapy program at New Horizon Ranch in nearby Rantoul, which recently named him their adult rider of the year. (Submitted Photos)

Guests of the library during the Lockwood Merchant’s Sale took part in STEAM demonstrations. (Photo by James McNary)

From Phyllis Hagerman Lockwood Library

We wish to thank Thrivent for enabling our STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) demonstrations on November 17. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening and just maybe learned something. Hopefully, our audience and participants had their interests expanded

a bit and learned that the books available at our Library can combine information and play. Also we hope kids will find the Library a place to spend time exploring different aspects of learning and entertainment. We also wish to thank those who contributed to the Library by buying raffle tickets and signs. The cookies and drinks were delicious!

Health Dept. (Continued from front) department would run out in about four or five months. Allen said that the tax rate was set in 1966 and hasn’t been changed since. “The community has supported the department very well,” said Allen. “Having a good board and a good staff makes things a lot easier, too. I appreciate what I do and the community support.”

The next major project Allen said the department will undertake is the addition of a dental clinic, with the goal to have it operational by the first of the year. It will be housed in available space that had been included when the fitness center was built, which Allen had intended to use for the dental clinic or a similar service from the beginning. The dental clinic, which

will be operated by Ozarks Community Health Center on behalf of the department, will be funded largely on donations. In fact, all the dental equipment necessary for the clinic (including examination chairs and X-ray machines) was donated anonymously by a couple who wanted to support the project.

Once the dental clinic is operational, Allen has other things she’d like to see the health department bring to Dade County, including increased access to mental healthcare, as well as increased cooperation with area schools and businesses.

“We’re always trying to keep things fresh and new to keep people interested,” said Allen. “There’s more than one way to keep people healthy.”

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Everton Aldermen Discuss Misplaced Funds, Mobile Homes By James McNary Articles Editor

The Everton Board of Aldermen discussed numerous items of business, including ongoing issues with past city record-keeping and the reinstating of an ordinance regarding the placement of manufactured and mobile homes within the city limits. It was also announced that the city had hired a new police officer, Michael Welker, and there would soon be a separate number for the police department. New City Attorney Ken Reynolds also introduced

himself. Alderman Doris Hessel was absent, as was City Clerk Jammie Nichols, which limited the transaction of certain items of business. Regarding mobile and manufactured homes, the board has been discussing reinstating a previous ordinance requiring such dwellings be placed on gravel and meet certain age and construction standards. Alderman Marchelle Rowe said that she was of the opinion that existing structures should be “grandfathered,” but that a work session

should be scheduled to more fully discussed the issue. The board concurred, and such a session was set for Nov. 28 at 8 a.m. Rowe also said that issues with city funds could also be further discussed at that time. The recent forensic audit conducted by Officer CPA reportedly found that 75-80 percent of the transactions approved by previous administrations, including questionable transactions, were approved in the minutes, including items in the consent agenda. The auditors advised that remaining questionable transactions

would not be worth the cost of recovery Rowe said that she and various city personnel have been going back through city records to reconcile which moneys belong in which city fund. Rowe said that records for the wastewater planning grant show a $9,000 discrepancy, while funds in a recently discovered dormant account amount to about $10,000 of undetermined origin. Mayor Brandon Smith said that he would contact Officer CPAs about having somebody come discuss the results of the audit with the board. The board voted to

Miller Honor Veterans Day Nov. 16

retain the services of Decker & DeGood for the regular city audit. Rowe also said that the city was transitioning to new billing software the would integrate with accounting software and would allow for the possibility of online payment of utility bills in the future. In other business, the board: Discussed correcting/replacing damaged or missing street signs. Discussed the need to have a city budget in place. Discussed the renewal of

the wastewater plant operating permit. Discussed delinquent utility accounts and billing issues with the current city software. Discussed enacting a hazard mitigation plan, being coordinated by a resident on a volunteer basis. Discussed revising job descriptions and the employee handbook to match the current reality. Discussed various other matters raised by residents during the meeting. Held a portion of the meeting in closed session.

Jennie-O Turkey Recalls Ground Due to Possible Salmonella Attention anyone who received ground turkey at the November 15, 2018, Ozark Food Harvest food mobile in Greenfield should dispose of it and not eat it due to a possible contamination of salmonella. It has been recalled. Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC, is recalling approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be associated with an illness outbreak of Salmonella Reading, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced November 15.

The ground turkey products items were produced on September 11, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: 1-lb packages of Jennie-O ground turkey 93% lean | 7 % fat with use by date of 10/01/18 and 10/02/18; 1-lb packages of Jennie-O taco seasoned ground turkey with a use by date of 10/02/18; 1-lb packages of Jennie-O ground turkey 85% lean |15% fat with a use by date of 10/02/18; and 1-lb packages of Jennie-O Italian seasoned ground turkey with a use by date of 10/02/18.

American Legion Auxiliary Visit School for Veterans Day

Miller High School hosted a Salute to Veterans Friday, Nov. 9. Guest servicemen shared memories from their time as enlisted men and women. Those who spoke included Stephen Tillery, Lester Johnson, Jim Choate, Mark Hunt, Ron Downs, George Hadlock and Barry Ruark. All branches of the service present were recognized. The choir performed Salute to the Armed Forces ( Arr. by Camp Kirkland and O) and America (By Brendan Graham and William Joseph). Right, guests young and old were in attendance, among the youngest in the crowd were Madison and Kennedy Adams, daughters of John and Shannon Adams of Mt. Vernon. (Photos by Gina Langston)

American Legion members CW McGuire, Harry Charles; Auxiliary ladies Mary Kahre and Vickie Taylor. (Submitted Photo)

By Vicky Taylor President, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 372

October Live Well Student of the Month Greetings from the Live Well Health & Fitness Center!

It’s that time again for our Student of the Month. This year we’re not only giving our winner a free month’s membership but we’re also giving a Fitbit at the end of the school year! If the winner uses their membership eight times in their free month, they will be entered in the drawing for a Fitbit. The guidelines we have for these students are the

following:;

Respectful to peers and teachers, honest, compassionate, leadership, diligent student, positive role model, consideration to others, school spirit and community involvement.

The school system nominates which student wins our prize and with that being said our winner for the month of October is…. Josie Morrow! Congratulations Josie, we are very proud of you!

The American Legion Auxiliary from Unit 372 of Lockwood has had a busy November. Mary Kahre, education chairman and Vicky Taylor, president of the auxiliary, arranged with the Lockwood Elementary School to visit the fourth and fifth grades on November 9, in honor of Veterans Day. Two of the men for the post shared their rank, branch of service and some interesting facts about the time they served. Kahre and Taylor shared their thoughts as family members of a veteran. Kahre and Taylor would like to thank the attentive behavior of the students.

Thanks also to Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Scott plus the principal, Mr. Graves, for allowing them to share with the classes.

On Sunday, November 11, Janet Holland and Ginny Van Raalt visited the nursing home. Each veteran was given a card and a gold dollar to let them know how thankful we are for their service. Twelve men were honored on this Veterans Day.

On the week of November 19, Mary Kahre has arranged to treat the personnel and teachers at the public school and Lutheran school. Each person will be presented a big red apple for American Education Week. This is the organization way to say thanks to the teachers and personnel.

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Antioch Pilgrim News Hats off to all our heroes. Veterans of the past, present and future. Where would we be without them? God Bless the USA. On Friday afternoon, Kim was in Springfield and I took off early and we went Christmas shopping. The excitement on Kim’s face told the whole story regarding Christmas shopping. But he was a sport about doing it. We were home by 7 p.m. and I am just about two presents short of being done. On my way home, I called Lucille Franklin to talk to her and when she answered she told me she was sick and on the floor. Needless to say, driving down interstate, I am thinking fast of what needs to be done. Got in contact with Kaye Godfrey and she went over there. Thanks to Dicey Hopper and Kathy Brown for also coming over. Ended up taking her by ambulance. It turned out to be an infection behind the ear that made her so sick and dizzy. Needless to say, we were scared to death. She is doing better each day, just weak from being down. Mom is missing her daily visit. She is a very special lady to our family and so many prayers were said on her behalf. On Saturday, the chainsaws were buzzing as this weather has put the scare in everyone. Our deepest sympathy to the families of Les Taylor who passed away recently. Les always had a smile on his face and a friendly hello. It didn’t matter if you saw him at the store or out anywhere. The community lost a good one. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family. Tracy Hargis was laid to

By Lesia Jones

rest on Saturday at the Friend Cemetery in Pilgrim Township, not far from where he lived. A large crowd gathered to show their respect to all the family. It was really cold standing out there, but we made it. Tracy’s children, Dalton and Abby, did most of the service and they followed their dad’s wishes on the type of service he wanted. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they struggle through the upcoming holidays without their dad. Kim got his deer the first morning and he is done. This is nothing like it used to be. He hunted from dawn to dark and would sit in a stand just to see if he could see one. Boy, can I tell he is getting old and the recliner is calling. Couldn’t get him to stay home and now I try to beat him out to go hunting. Ha!! Abby took Paisley back to the doctor on Friday, just because she still was not herself, not eating, etc. They said it just takes time to get over this virus. Almost two weeks she was not feeling like herself. Linda Coble came and spent Friday night and all day Saturday with her mother Betty Vandegrift. Lynetta Leeper also came on Saturday to visit with her mother. Kim and I stopped by after Tracy Hargis’s funeral to check on her and we stopped by and checked on Carol Jones. I was so shocked to get the text that Bill Davis of Greenfield had passed away. His visitation will be Friday night and laid to rest on Saturday. This is the son of June Davis. Our dear friend, Maggie Jones, is having a reunion with her family. Rick

Davis is the only surviving child. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. It has been 12 years this month since he lost his only child, Chris. This is why we have to make memories, to carry us through the rough spots in life. Jacob and Kim moved cattle from the rental property to our house to sell calves. They both went to the stockyards in Joplin on Monday afternoon. Jacob was off due to Veterans Day. Dustin Jones flew to Texas on Sunday and will start his new treatment on Monday. He will be flying to Texas every Sunday for 5-6 weeks and then every other week for estimated eight weeks, then monthly. Keep him in your prayers that this new FDA trial drug is just what the doctor ordered and all our prayers are being answered. They report they have had great success in this by putting the cancer in remission and keeping it there. Dustin is one of 15 in the United States on this trial. Our prayer warriors have not let us down. Keep it up. It is so much appreciated. Monday night, I stopped and met my Tupperware lady in Willard. I had several pieces that needed to be replaced and finally tracked down someone local that sells Tupperware so I could get them replaced. I felt like an old person this week as I had several appointments that all came this week. Dental, physical and eye appointments. I hear so many talk about all they do is go to the doctor. That is me this week. Blessings are they were all good reports On Tuesday evening, Kim and I went and visited with Carol Jones and Betty Van-

degrift. Checked on everything, filled medicine containers. Mom treated us to supper out. It was cold, but good to get her out of the house. Talked to niece Lauren Jones on Wednesday evening and she is bringing her boyfriend, Tony, to the farm. Shock culture for him. Bad enough to meet the family, but throw him on a farm. They will arrive the Friday after Thanksgiving and leave the following Tuesday. J.C. was not happy that he was unable to make the trip due to job. I was glad to hear from my niece, Amber Vandegrift, making sure we had beds for their family during Thanksgiving. I told her we were just like Motel 6, always have the light on. Told her I had seven beds ready and two couches. I remember when all the bunch from California/Texas came back over Thanksgiving and I had 13 visitors for 13 days. Talk about a zoo, but so much fun. Wish we could do that again. Kim and Cletis Applegate went hunting with some other friend that live in Flemington, Missouri, on Thursday night. I had a nice quiet evening. My daughter-in-law’s, Abby Jones, father has been having some health issues and that has been heavy on their hearts. Our prayers are with that family as well. So proud of all the schools for honoring the veterans, spouses and widowed spouses. They have all given up so much for you and me. You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas

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Greenfield FFA Attends National Convention

Greenfield FFA members pose in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Submitted photo)

lis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis City Zoo, and ConOctober 24-27, the Green- ners Prairie (living history field FFA attended the 91st museum). annual National FFA conTwo major highlights of vention. the trip to convention also Greenfield had 12 stu- included a private concert dents represented among from Garth Brooks. This the record setting 69,944 show was limited to conmembers and guests reg- vention attendees only, as istered for the convention. well as President Donald Members heard from the Trump coming to the final National FFA officer team session of the convention and others about the pow- and addressing members. Members would also like er of “Just One.” Members were reminded of the pow- to thank the members of er of just one: organization, the FFA Booster club for community, event, conver- providing them with a sation, action, and member. steak dinner at Harry and Away from the conven- Izzy’s in downtown Indiation members toured the napolis Gateway Arch, IndianapoFrom Zach Funk

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unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after November 22, 2018, judgment by default will be entered against you. Gary Troxell Judge To be published in The Vedette on November 22, 2018, November 29, 2018, December 6, 2018 and December 13, 2018.

Case Number: 08DD-CV00120

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION

Plaintiff/Petitioner: CAPITOL FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

In Re the Adoption of: R.F.M., DOB: 11/14/16

Defendant/Respondent: RICHARD R. ROBINSON, JR.

Case No.: 18DD-JU00017

Nature of Suit: Revival of Judgment Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication The State of Missouri to : RICHARD R. ROBINSON, JR. 540 Campbell Ave. Greenfield, Missouri

CHRISTINA RIGHTER, Petitioner, vs. LANDSEY FAYE RIGHTER and WILLIAM JOE WILSON and JOHN DOE, Respondents. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Dade, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is Revival of Judgment and which affects the following described property: The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above and the name(s) of the attorney(s) for this plaintiff/petitioner(s) are:

STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENTS Landsey Faye Righter, William Joe Wilson, John Doe:

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You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Dade, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is a termination of parental rights and adoption.

torney for Petitioner is Ewing & Hoberock, to the attention of Judy R. Ullmann, P.O. Box 287, Nevada, Missouri 64772-0287. You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the 15th day of November, 2018, or such longer date as the Court may fix by order, judgment by default will be rendered against you. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 8th day of November, 2018. Lori Smith Deputy Circuit Clerk To be published in The Vedette on November 15, 2018, November 22, 2018, November 29, 2018 and December 6, 2018. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In Re the Adoption of: R.M., DOB: 04/27/15 Case No.: 18DD-JU00013 SARAH MOLLER, Petitioner. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENT Megan Bowles: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Dade, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is a termination of parental rights and adoption.

The name of the court and the names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is Ewing & Hoberock, to the attention Of Judy R. UIImann, P.O. Box 287, Nevada, Missouri 64772-0287. You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the 15th day of November 2Q18, or such longer date as the Court may fix by order, judgment by default will be rendered against you. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 5th day of November, 2018. Lori Smith Deputy Circuit Clerk To be published in The Vedette on November 15, 2018, November 22, 2018, November 29, 2018 and December 6, 2018. IN THE 28™ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY STATE OF MISSOURI Probate Division In The Matter Of: Z.J., a/k/a R. D. R., Minor Case No: 18DD-PR00033 CRYSTAL DAWN HOWARD-REBALDO, Petitioner, vs. DIEDRE BLOSSOM AVANDARE and JOSHUA DAVID REBALDO, Respondents. NOTICE UPON ORDER

FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION State of Missouri To: DIEDRE BLOSSOM AVANDARE, Respondent AND JOSHUA DAVID REBALDO, Respondent You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is for guardianship of Z. J., a/k/a R. D. R., born 05-21-2018, by Petitioner CRYSTAL DAWN HOWARD-REBALDO. There is no property which will be affected by this suit. The name of all parties to this action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney of Petitioner is John Cowherd and Samuel Cowherd, PO Box 268, Mount Vernon, Missouri, 65712. You are further notified that judgment by default will be entered against you unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear in defend within forty-five (45) days after the date of the first publication, or such longer time as the court may fix by order. The date of first publication is November 1, 2018. Witnesseth my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 25th day of October, 2018. Gary A. Troxell, Judge To be published in The Vedette on November 1, 2018, November 8, 2018, November 15, 2018 and November 22, 2018. IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of

Elmer Lee Barker, Sr. Estate No. 18DD-PR00010 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION To all persons interested in the Estate of Elmer Lee Barker, Sr., Deceased. You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a final settlement and petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interests therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri on December 17, 2018, or as may be continued by the court, and that any objections or exemptions to such final settlement or petition of any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such final settlement. Personal Representative: Georgia Bellinger 503 Tri Lakes Road Humansville, Missouri 65674 Attorney: Gabrielle Johnson White 1200 East Woodhurst Dr., Suite G300 Springfield, Missouri 658043777 To be published in The Vedette on November 8, 2018, November 15, 2018, November 22, 2018 and November 29, 2018.

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Thursday, November 22, 2018 • The Vedette • greenfieldvedette.com

SPORTS

Sports Scoreboard By Bob Jackson Reporter

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State football games are down to the final four in Classes 1 through 5. Area high school teams played basketball games this week and then will get into tournament action next week at seven different sites.

GREENFIELD: The Wildcat girls hammered Rush Home School at Nixa on November 17 61-34 to open their season. Lauren Jones netted 33 points.

FOOTBALL: Hayti took Thayer 46-12 in Class 1. The Bobcats had beaten Pierce City and Miller. Adrian, winner in Class 1 District 3, lost to Lincoln. Lamar Class 2, Mt. Vernon Class 3, Webb City Class 4 and Carthage Class 5 all play semifinal games this Sat-

BASKETBALL

New area coaches for 2018-2019 basketball are Matt McCarthy GHS boys basketball, Jordan Burton LHS boys basketball, Kelty Resa EHS boys basketball

TOURNAMENT PLAY November 26 through December 1: Walnut Grove, Miller girls at Ash Grove

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Everton, Dadeville boys at Humansville

Greenfield, Miller boys at Marionville Walnut Grove boys at Pierce City

Everton, Dadeville girls at Everton Lockwood girls at Diamond Lockwood Lockwood

boys

SPORT SHORTS

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE

Bethany Gulick, senior, Miller, was chosen to Class 1 All State Volleyball Team.

Greenfield lost one of its biggest sports fans in the passing of Rex West, a GHS grad, last week. He missed very few games.

November 26 through December 1 Ash Grove Classic GBB, Walnut Grove/Miller Pierce City BB Tournament, Walnut Grove Humansville BB Tournament, Dadeville/Everton Everton GBB Tournament, Everton/Dadeville Diamond GBB Tournament, Lockwood Greenfield teams scrimmage to open the season and were introduced to Wildcat fans. (Photos by Werthy Mai)

November 29 through December 1 Dennis Cornish BB Tournament, Lockwood

Bearcats Over Tigers From Austin Bunn

The Dadeville Bearcats and Lockwood Tigers boys’ basketball seasons got underway Friday night. Both teams’ intensity and first game jitters showed, as both initial possessions led to turnovers, which would be prevalent in the first quarter.

After an opening pair of free throws by Carter Lakey put the first points on the board for the Bearcats, the Tigers answered back with a three-pointer from junior Damien Jordan. Dadeville responded with a mid-first quarter 5-0 run that led to the Tiger’s first timeout of the game, which helped calm the nerves and resulted in another three-pointer in their initial possession back on the floor. Neither team backed down as the first quarter ended, going back and forth with the score Dadeville 17, Lockwood 10, however the foul totals were starting to add up,

with Lockwood tallying seven in the first quarter alone.

Lockwood opened the second quarter with on a 5-0 run to get within two, but Dadeville pounced right back with Coonis scoring a lay-up, Carter Lakey hit one of his three three-pointers of the night, and the Bearcats would close out a strong second quarter on a 6-0 run to go up 37-22 at halftime.

Fouls continued to add up on both sides as the third quarter got underway. Dadeville quickly saw Coonis get called for fouls three and four, sending him to the bench until early in the fourth quarter, and joining two other teammates with four fouls to their names. Six fouls per team would show on the scoreboard as the third quarter ended with Dadeville up 47-38. With the fouls mounting on their small roster, the question going into the fourth quarter was how Dadeville would respond.

Above, left, Lockwood inbounding to Kane Cooper (No. 11) while being guarded by Jacob King (No. 55). Right, Dadeville’s Austin Coonis notches one of his three-pointers. (Photos by Austin Bunn)

Coach Curtis Collins noted, “They put some gray hair on me every game. I was happy to see them respond. It was a great learning experience for the upcoming games.”

The Bearcats kept trading baskets and defensive turnovers with the Tigers, who managed to close the gap to six points with four and a half minutes to play. Coonis, who finished with 20 points, was aided by Lakey’s 18, and

solid play under the rim from freshman Jacob King, who muscled his way to 13 points. Despite a late, effective press by Lockwood, Dadeville would prove too much down the stretch, winning 64-55. Lockwood’s coach Jordan Burton noted afterwards some jitters and youth of the team were a bit of a hindrance, however, he noted, “We felt good about our bigs, but a lot of guys have not played a lot

of minutes at this level.” When asked on the outlook for the season, “We are excited. We understand it is going to be a process and the biggest step will be completing each step of the process without worrying about the result.”

The Tigers, led by sophomore Max Schnelle with 13 and freshman Kane Cooper with 11, will look to hone in on some skill building in the upcoming days before heading to

Lady Tigers Defeat Bearcats From Austin Bunn

High school basketball is officially underway as the Lockwood Lady Tigers and Dadeville Lady Bearcats kicked off their seasons at Dadeville on November 16. Both girls’ teams bring experience to this 2018-2019 season with five seniors on their rosters. Lockwood’s quick, aggressive play on defensive and fast breaks had them up to a commanding 45-19 lead with four minutes to go in the 3rd quarter. Despite being down, the Bearcats began clawing their

way back the second half with an increased intensity that led to Tiger turnovers. The deficit, however, was too much for the Bearcats who ended up falling 57-33. After the game, Dadeville senior Lexi Lakey commented on Lockwood’s defense and her strong inside game. “They (Lockwood) defended me well from outside.” This defense forced Lakey to move inside where she used her experience and power that helped pick things up the second half.

Lockwood senior, Lillian

The Lady Bearcats will play next in the Humansville tournament as a seven seed, while the Lady Tigers will travel to Diamond for tournament play.

Front row, Contessa Lakey, Lexi Lakey, Shane Lakey and Chris Collins. Back row, Asst coach Allen Wilson, Libby Lakey, Carter Lakey, Coach Megan Lenzinger and Dadeville Athletic Director Brent Roundtree. (Submitted Photo)

By Bob Jackson Reporter

Lexi Lakey, a senior at Dadeville High School, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, in 2019. The signing took place in the Dadeville Gym on

Monday, November 19, with the Evangel coaches present.

Lexi is the daughter of Shane and Contessa Lakey of Dadeville. Lexi has played basketball for the Bearcats the past four years and in the 2017-18 season was All Confer-

ence, second team, in the Polk County League and has scored 1,000 points in three years of playing.

She said she chose Evangel because the school is close to home and plans to major in sports medicine program. Her coach is James Cowan.

The Bearcats will look to keep improving and play next in the Humansville Invitational. When asked on how things looked going forward, Coach Collins noted, “We make a lot of rookie mistakes, but I’d rather make rookie mistakes and have potential. We expect to get better, we knew were capable of this, but it was good to see them show it.”

Gulick is All State

Eggerman, was making a return to the court after a hiatus since her freshman year. The seasons off did not show, as Eggerman’s tenacity on defense constantly frustrated the Bearcats and lead to numerous turnovers. As for goals, she added she looks forward to the team striving to win and noted that she, “looks forward to the team coming together even more.”

Dadeville Bearcat Lakey Signs To Play College Basketball At Evangel

Liberal for the Coach Dennis Cornish Classic.

Lockwood’s Tarryn Glenn attempts a three pointer over Dadeville’s Abby Sappington. (Photo by Austin Bunn)

Bethany Gulick, senior, Miller, was chosen for the Class 1 All State Volleyball Team. (Photo by Dalene Mitchell)

Thursday, November 22, 2018 • The Vedette • greenfieldvedette.com

Hargis Receives Lovinger Scholarship Paige A. Hargis of Greenfield, Missouri, was honored to be the first recipient of the Lovinger Family Rural Medical Student Scholarship.

Hargis is a first year medical student at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. The scholarship, in the amount of $4,000, will be applied to her tuition at the university.

Dr. Warren Lovinger is an internal medical specialist in Nevada, Missouri and has practiced medicine for the past 39 years.

Hargis wants to thank Dr. Warren and Marilyn Lovinger and their four children for this great

honor and their support.

Paige is the daughter of Mike and Nanci Hargis, Greenfield.

From Kayla Lasater Lockwood Optimist Club

Lockwood Elementary/ Middle School Lockwood Elementary and Middle School students of the month for October are Kai Lilienkamp, Tatum Abbiatti, Reese Whitesell, Roper Gray, Payton Wilson, and Skylar Weimer. The students were chosen by the school’s administration and faculty based on their demonstration of excellent character and attitude in their commitments to academic achievement, extra-curricular engagement, and community service. Thank you to Jerry Schnelle Farms, our October sponsor. Each student has been awarded $10 and a certificate documenting heir achievement. Congratulations!

2018 Thanksgiving Dinner Meeting For Roy E. Carr Post And Unit 372 From Joanne Snodgrass

The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary met at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018, for the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Hostesses for the event were Chipper Allen and Ginny Van Raalte. Tables were decorated with harvest decorations and were very festive. Commander White welcomed his family from North Dakota and the District 15 President Ellen Arnce from Neosho, Missouri. Commander called on December hostMarilyn Lovinger, Paige Hargis and Dr. Warren Lovinger. ess Joanne Snodgrass for (Submitted Photo) remarks. The members present agreed they enjoyed the fun and fellowship time following dinner last December so the hostesses will again honor their suggestion. Soups and chili will be the main menu with others bringing side dishes to complete the menu and games will be played later and all members are invited to attend. Each group retired to conduct their business meetings. President Vicky Taylor called the auxiliary meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and roll call showed six officers, four additional members and one guest present, Mrs. Ellen Arnce, 15th District Auxiliary President. President Taylor welcomed Kai Lilienkamp, Tatum Abbiatti, Reese Whitesell, Roper Gray, her and a formal opening Payton Wilson, and Skylar Weimer. (Submitted Photo) was held. Acting Chaplain Mary Kahre gave to the opening prayer following the right hand salute to the flag of our country. The president led the Pledge of Allegiance and Penny White led the Star Spangled Banner. All joined in saying the Auxiliary Preamble. Meeting was declared regularly convened. President Taylor asked for consent to forego business meeting so Mrs. Arnce could speak and get back home due to bad weather. Consent was given. October Students of the Month are Haley McElroy and Max The guest speaker spoke

Lockwood Students of the Month

Lockwood High School Each month the School Administration chooses two high school students who have demonstrated excellent character and attitude in their commitments. October Students of the Month are Haley McElroy and Max Schnelle. We would like to thank Prairie Mountain for being the October sponsor for high school Student of the Month. Keep up the good Schnelle (Submitted Photo) work, students.

on her duties as the new associate representative to the Veterans Health Care Facility of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. She is representing the Department of Missouri as 30% of their patients are from Missouri. She will also help with the new Community Based Outpatient Clinic replacing the Mt. Vernon veteran’s outpatient clinic. One of her main jobs is to get auxiliary members to volunteer at these two facilities. The Christmas Gift Shops for veterans will be held in December and many volunteers are needed at that time. She gave an informative talk on Kids of Our Heroes Adventure Camp in Verona, Missouri. This is not only her project but also that of American Legion Auxiliary 2018 President Sharon Slagle. This camp is for young people ages 11 to 17 who have lost a parent in combat, suicides, or suffering from injuries like PTSD. Children who have lost a parent who was a policeman killed in the line of duty are eligible to apply. The camp is to help the campers learn to deal with their grief. There are two sessions each summer. Arnce also reported on Fall Conference. She invited members to attend the District 15 meeting at Memorial Hall in Joplin on Sunday, December 9th. The unit will send a monetary gift to her President’s project. President Vicky resumed the meeting, minutes were read and approved as read, Treasurer’s report given, approved and filed for audit. Membership shows 37 seniors and six juniors paid. Vicky reported she had bought a video to show to the fourth graders on the proper way to salute the flag. She reported a monetary donation to the Mt. Vernon’s Veterans Home in memory of Colonel George Denton Leaming was being

sent. His wife, Diane, is a long time member of Unit 372. Secretary will send a card to Diane in Beulaville, North Carolina, where they live. Two veterans, the President and Education chairman will visit the 4th and 5th grade classes on Friday in honor of Veterans Day and tell of their service experiences. Janet Holland, VA&R chairman and Ginny Raalte, member of that committee, will take remembrances to the veterans at the Dade County Care and Rehab facility on November 11th to honor them for their service to our country. President Vicky reminded members that Saturday, November17, will be Merchants night and the lighting of the Christmas tree, activities and food will be available at the Legion Hall and businesses on Main Street will be open for business. Let’s support our merchants. The Christmas parade will be on Saturday, December 1st. The auxiliary will have a table at the Legion Hall to sell raffle tickets on the patriotic quilt. Vicky urged all to turn in Community Service hours and box tops for education. She thanked the hostesses, Chipper and Ginny, for being November hostesses. December meeting will be a fun night so members come out and enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship. Announcements: Penny asked for prayers for Commander White’s family as they endure serious illnesses. Betty asked for prayers for Brad Gillen’s family as they grieve for a loved one they recently lost. There being no further business acting Chaplain gave the Prayer of Peace, a right-hand salute was given to the flag and president declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Thursday, November 22, 2018 • The Vedette • greenfieldvedette.com

Merchant Sale (Continued from front)

Our entertainment this year started at 5 p.m. with Keaton’s Mobile DJ Services. He did a great job with music variety. Dall Stump was our local performer playing his guitar and singing. He sounded great! The mash up of Lockwood High School Band and Greenfield High School Band was awesome! The two groups came together to present a concert of songs for all those listening to their musical skills. Thank you to Directors Luke McKinney and Annelise Dale. Your programs sounded terrific!

About 8 p.m., we moved to the Lockwood Christmas Tree Park for the drawings and the annual lighting. Chamber President, Penny White, led the group in a prayer of Thanksgiving for God’s blessing and our special small town. The Miss Merry Christmas Candidates attended to help with the drawing of prizes: Senior – Mary Lynn Grant; Junior – Casey Bates; Sophomore – Brianna Burton; and Freshman – Katie Schnelle. Miss Merry Christmas will be crowned during the Lockwood Christmas Parade, December 1. The Chamber of Commerce and several vendors provided items to be won by those attending. The list is as follows: Juanita Ellis - S&H Farm Supply Scale Tractor

Stella Mabee - Lockwood Library “Lockwood” sign

Audrey Sangster – Lockwood Library $100 Fuel card from MFA Connie Roseman – TinHawk Dips & Seasonings Gift Box

Tonya Gareaud – Rader’s Store Erin London garment

Georgia Sparks - Big Rock Gardens Certificate Brandy Lowrance - Gross Insurance $25 Gift Certificate to Rader’s Store Louis Kleeman - Sweet Shop Cookie Shop Cookies Cheryl Hardy - Debbie Fearnow Magnabilities Lanyard Gina Langston - Dade County Christian Center Gift Basket

Shawn Cossins - Lockwood True Value Hardware $25 Gift Certificate Marsha Caldwell - Lockwood True Value Hardware $25 Gift Certificate Clayton Hawks - Lockwood Chamber of Commerce $25 Gift Certificate Cricket Marshall - Lockwood Chamber of Commerce $50 Gift Certificate

Steven Richter - Lockwood Chamber of Commerce $75 Gift Certificate. The theme for this year’s parade is “Ringing in the Holy Season.” The parade will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. on December 1. If you have any entries you would like submitted, please contact Penny White at Town & Country Tire, 417-232-4266. She’ll be happy to get you in the lineup. The main attraction for this

year was our new Norway Spruce tree. We had to replace our previous tree and the new tree is lovely. She’s definitely smaller, but growing, so we’ll be able to enjoy it as it matures. After the drawings were complete, we did a group countdown and flipped the switch to turn the lights on our Christmas Tree! She is beautiful! Thanks to everyone involved from those who worked to decorate Main Street, the vendors, the businesses, the entertainers, the food trucks, the City of Lockwood employees who helped decorate the tree, and those who cleaned up after the event. There are probably others I’m accidentally omitting, but please know you are appreciated! Don’t forget to shop local for this merry time! God bless you and your families during this Holiday Season!

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