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Local Parades Bring In The Christmas Spirit By Vedette Staff
OBITUARIES • Beverly Florene Christian, 81, Clever • Wanda Lee Tunnell Spencer, 78, Marionville
A number of area towns celebrated the Christmas season this past weekend with parades and other activities, including visits from the jolly old elf himself in a few communities.
The Greenfield and Golden City parades were Saturday morning, Dec. 1, with Lockwood’s following in the afternoon. Greenfield held a “Santa Stroll” in addition to their parade, while Golden City had a community bazaar
benefiting the local fire departments. Santa was also on hand to visit with area children about their Christmas wish lists. ‘Christmas Parades’ Continued on pages 13-14
Remember Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7
The anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the U.S. into WWII will be Dec. 7. Traditionally, all flags are flown at halfstaff until noon.
Miller Christmas Parade, Dec. 8
The annual Miller Christmas parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. (dusk); Santa will be at the bandstand to visit with area children.
WG Christmas Parade, Dec. 8
The Walnut Grove Christmas parade will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 8. The route has the parade traveling down Washington and Main streets.
Christmas Parade in Ash Grove, Dec. 8
The 2018 Ash Grove Christmas Parade is scheduled to begin on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.
50th Anniversary Celebration for DCNH is Dec. 9
The Dade County Nursing Home will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Sunday, December 9, at 2 p.m. The facility is located at 400 Broad St., in Greenfield.
Quantum Athletics Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, Dec. 9
Quantum Athletics in Lockwood is hosting Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, Sunday, December 9 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include cookies, cocoa, crafts and a picture with Santa.
GHS Christmas Concert, Dec. 13
The Greenfield Instrumental and Vocal Programs will hold their annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 13, at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
Santa Social in Dadeville Dec. 15
A Santa Social will be held Saturday, December 15, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, in the Dadeville School cafeteria.
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Santa Claus made his early rounds Saturday to check in on local boys and girls with Beau Banta, son of Benjamin and Amy Banta, along for the ride. Local bands played and seasonal royalty were crowned. (Photos by Beth Killingsworth, Penny White, James McNary and Bob Jackson)
Maggie Mae’s Tearoom to Close Dec. 29 By James McNary Articles Editor
After four decades of business in one form or another, Marsha Hill has decided to semi-retire and will be closing her Maggie Mae’s Tearoom and Nature’s Corner in Miller on Dec. 29. “I appreciate and thank all of my loyal and regular customers who’ve supported me over the years, which is vital to the survival of any business in a small town,” said Hill. “I’m also lucky that I have excellent employees
now and have had excellent workers through the years.” Hill said she plans to continue her catering operations for the time being, and will still be doing pick up orders. “I’m going to be 70 [years old] in less than two weeks, and I just decided that 70 was the time to slow down,” said Hill, who operates the business along with her husband, Jack Hill. “If it wasn’t for Jack, we wouldn’t be here, he’s done all the building and adding and renovating, you name it,” said Hill.
The tearoom, gift shop and florist that has become a Miller landmark got started as the Nature’s Corner flower and gift shop, in one room of the shop beside the Hills’ home – it now spans 11 rooms, with several having been built on to the structure by Jack Hill. “I’ve been told I’m a workaholic, but you kind of have to be that way to stay in business in small town,” said Hill. “I’m thankful to have been pretty healthy in my life, too.” ‘Maggie Mae’s’ Continued on page 8
Jack and Marsha Hill, owners of Maggie Mae’s Tea Room and Nature’s Corner in Miller. (Photo by James McNary)
New Library Cards at Lockwood Library Nine Fatalities Over 2018 From Phyllis Haggerman system is up and running - ber 18. There will be pictures Lockwood Public Library
I was so happy to talk about our STEAM demonstrations last week, I neglected to thank all those who made it happen! Thank you so much to: Judy Marotzki who presided over the origami station until Joseph Lands, the “Origami Guru,” took over; Bernita Taylor, keeper of the Marble Run; Andy Janes, K’Nex constructor; Kyle Fittje, Zoob device designer; and Brandon Frieze, Big Briks builder extraordinaire. Many thanks also to Rachelle Divine and Kelsey Frieze for writing up raffle tickets and directing traffic during the evening. Special thanks to MFA Oil for providing the $100 Petro-Card 24 raffle prize. Also to Kristy Miller and her sister, Holly, for making the Lockwood sign for our other prize. Our new patron cards have arrived and we are excited to start giving them out to the patrons of our library. The
we just have something over 10,000 more entries to make! Now we are looking forward to a visit from Santa for our Storytime on Decem-
taken with Santa as well as our usual fun activities. Come hear what book Santa chooses to read for our young library patrons!
Henry Woods receives the first official library card to be issued under the new electronic filing system from Assistant Librarian Kelsey Frieze. (Submitted photo)
Thanksgiving Holiday
From Capt. John J. Hotz Missouri State Highway Patrol
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the following: 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Statistics: Crashes - 587; Injuries 108; Fatalities - 9; DWI - 86; Drug Arrests - 67. [During the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers investigated 400 traffic crashes, which included 116 injuries. Statewide, 17 people died and 555 people were injured in 1,364
traffic crashes over last year’s Thanksgiving holiday. Troopers arrested 127 people for driving while intoxicated and made 117 drug arrests during the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.] Of the nine traffic crash fatalities troopers investigated, one fatality occurred in each of the following areas: Troop A, Lee’s Summit area, Troop D, Springfield area; Troop F, Jefferson City area, Troop G, Willow Springs area, and Troop H, St. Joseph area. Four fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring area. Three people died in fatal traffic crashes on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Jessica M. Kremer, 33, of Pacific, Missouri, died when an oncoming vehicle crossed into her lane, ‘Highway Patrol’ Continued on page 8
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RECORDS
Death Notices
Beverly Florene Christian
Beverly Florene Christian, age 81, of Clever, Missouri, died Monday, November 26, 2018, at the Republic Nursing and Rehab in Republic, Missouri.
A memorial service, under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon was held Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.
Memorial donations in the memory of Beverly, may be made payable to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www. FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.
Wanda Lee Tunnell Spencer
Wanda Lee Tunnell Spencer, age 78, of Marionville, Missouri, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. A memorial service, under the direction of the Williams Funeral Home, in Marionville was held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Marionville. A private burial will held at a later date at the Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made payable to the First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home, P. O. Box 103, Marionville, Missouri 65705. Online condolences may be shared at www. WilliamsFuneralHomeMo.com.
MoPress: Legal Advertising Vital Mark Maassen Missouri Press Association
On December 6, the first provisions of medical marijuana in Missouri will be implemented, seemingly a departure from Missouri’s conservative political climate until you consider what else was decided on in the November 6 general election. Missourians also elected to pass lobbying and campaign finance reform and an increase to the minimum wage. Equally notable were the losses from that day, including a fuel tax increase that would have supported road and bridge improvements along with road law enforcement efforts. Also losing were two other different medical marijuana ballot questions. Voters were clearly informed of their choices heading into the November election and made their decisions on the ballot accordingly. The state’s newspapers had a huge role in this thanks to their regular editorial coverage of the issues and the legal requirements for ballot questions to be printed in local newspapers (Article XII, Section 2B for Amendments, and R.S.Mo. 116.260 for State Statutes). Armed with knowledge, voters took to the polls in record numbers for a midterm election. More than 2.4 million votes were cast last month, just a few hun-
dred thousand less than the 2016 presidential election and a million more votes than were cast in the 2014 mid-term election. The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office spent $5.7 million advertising ballot issues with Missouri newspapers, a bargain considering those dollars helped ensure voters in every community of the state had access to ballot language before heading to the polls. The importance of legal notices goes back to the earliest days of the state’s and country’s histories. The Public Notices Resource Center reminds us that in 1789, the Acts of the First Session of the Congress required all bills, orders, resolutions and congressional votes be published in at least three publicly available newspapers. Missouri courts have long recognized the importance of legal notices, such as an 1885 reference to “public notices” regarding a corporate matter in a case decided that year. An 1892 case determined that the owner of hogs running loose on city streets would be given notice “by one week’s publication in some newspaper of general circulation in the city.” In 1897, a court pointed out that the general public is entitled to notice about a certain matter in a case pending before it. “It is the purpose of legal notices and advertisements to give notice of
legal and public events and proceedings,” a judge confirmed in a 1980 case. Speaking specifically about Section 493.050, R.S.Mo., the statute that defines qualifications to be a legal-notice paper, the judge noted, “We think it may be reasonably deduced that the primary and basic purpose of the act is to require publication in a ‘going’ regularly published and well-established newspaper. This, upon the theory that, by reason of long establishment of the newspaper in which it is published, the notice will more likely come to the attention of a greater number of citizens in the county.” “The goal of the statute is to give notice to the widest audience possible. In order to ensure that each newspaper that publishes these notices can reach the entire audience, the statute mandates the duration and circulation requirements,” another judge in a 2000 decision said, speaking of Section 493.050. Public notices provide transparency and accessibility to citizens who want to be informed, while offering the public opportunities to influence governing bodies and be an active participant in a democratic society. Missouri’s November 2018 general election proves the state’s newspapers are exceptionally suited to fulfilling this role.
Lockwood’s Edwards Awarded CMU Hall of Sponsors Scholarship Central Methodist University has a long history of generous donors endowing scholarships to ensure students have quality resources as they work to complete their college education. Jobe Edwards, an exercise science major from
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Fall Leaf Pickup in Greenfield The city of Greenfield’s Maintenance Department has begun their annual fall clean-up of leaves. For collection, rake leaves into a pile at the
edge of the street and the crew will come by and vacuum them up. No sticks or limbs should be mixed in with the leaves as the vacuum system cannot pick them up.
The crew will be picking up leaves periodically until mid- to late-December. Contact Greenfield City Hall at 417-6372532 with any questions.
4-H: Reflect on Unseen Gifts Given and Received This Time of Year From Bob McNary Dade County MU Extension
Most of the time during the holiday season we concentrate on giving and receiving material gifts, gifts that we can see and touch; we forget about those gifts that we experience by the process of giving and receiving. These gifts are often overlooked because we don’t really think of them as gifts in the true sense of what we think gifts are, but they are gifts just the same. These gifts build our character to make us contributing members of society. 4-H gives us some of those gifts, so let’s look at the word gift and see some of those “GIFT”s that 4-H gives us. G – Guidance – The dictionary defines guidance as the act or process of leading or directing another on a course or direction. That is what 4-H is all about, under the guidance of a
caring adult, 4-H members learn about their different project areas and through that process they learn important life skills. I – Inspiration – Inspiration is defined as the act or power of stimulating the intellect or emotions to develop one’s life or character. In 4-H those project leaders are always trying to inspire their members to do the best work that they can. 4-H members are inspired to do great things through those projects or through their clubs that can make them better people. F – Friendship – When looking at friendship, we see that it is defined as to be attached to another by affection or respect. In 4-H we build lifelong friendships that will help us throughout our lives, we make those connections that will benefit us and help others in all that we do. Through these relation-
ships that we develop we will also build a network of giving and receiving help that we need throughout our lives. T – Teamwork – In trying to define teamwork we learn that it is the work or activity of a number of persons acting in close association as members of a unit. In 4-H we learn that what can be accomplished together is greater than what can be accomplished individually; through this we learn that we can progress further together than we can by ourselves. By this process we learn an important life skill that we will use throughout our lives. As we are giving and receiving gifts this holiday season, let’s reflect on all of the unseen gifts that we are also giving and receiving. It will probably be surprising to realize all of the gifts that we are using every day.
Ozarks Food Harvest Announces Changes to Food Mobile Policy From Betty Foster OACAC Dade County
Beginning December 13, 2018, vouchers for the Ozarks Food Harvest Food Mobile must be picked up by the 10th of the month. Those who arrive without vouchers will be instructed to go to the end of the line to receive what’s left after those with vouchers have gone through the line.
Clients will line up in their cars to the back of the Main Street Baptist Church building to pick up their food. They will sign in, and their vouchers will be collected at the back of the church when they pick up their food. Clients who do not have a vehicle, or are arriving on the OATS bus, or other public transportation, will be allowed to walk to the back of the church
and receive their food so long as they have a pre-approved voucher for their circumstance. These changes will be implemented in order to expedite the process and prevent clients from having to stand out in the weather. It will also be useful for those clients who are physically unable to stand for long periods of time or get out of their car.
Ashcroft Certifies Results of November 6 General Election
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, along with 19th Circuit Judges Daniel Green and Thomas Sodergren, certified the results of the Novmber 6, 2018, general election. “We owe the success of November’s election to the countless hours worked by local election authorities, boards of election and thousands of poll workers across the state,” Ashcroft said. “We’re grateful to the many Missourians who went out and made their voice heard on Election Day.”
More than 2.4 million Missourians exercised their right to vote in November, roughly 57.9 percent of registered voters. Results of the constitutional amendments and propositions put before voters are as follows: Constitutional Amendment No. 1 (General Assembly) Yes 62.02 percent, No 37.98 percent (Passed). Constitutional Amendment No. 2 (Medical Marijuana) Yes 65.59 percent, No 34.41 percent (Passed). Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (Medical Mar-
ijuana) Yes 31.50 percent, No 68.50 percent (Failed). Constitutional Amendment No. 4 (Bingo Games) Yes 52.39 percent, No 47.61 percent (Passed). Proposition B (Minimum Wage) Yes 62.34 percent, No 37.66 percent (Passed). Proposition C (Medical Marijuana) Yes 43.57 percent, No 56.43 percent (Failed). Proposition D (Gas Tax) Yes 46.40 percent, No 53.60 percent (Failed). Certified election results can be viewed online at enr.sos.mo.gov.
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Extension Office Adds Staff, Expands Hours
DCFRW Meeting Notes
From Dade County MU Extension
From Peggy Horton Secretary
As this year draws to an end, the Dade County Extension is in the process of reviewing our program efforts for the year. Extension addresses five valuable program areas: Agriculture; Youth Development (including 4-H clubs in the county); Business Development; Community Development and Family and Youth Health, Nutrition & Finances. The research-based information and program efforts offered to the citizens of Dade County are funded by a combination of county tax dollars, fees for services and contributions from support-
No Breakfast at American Legion in December
The American Legion breakfast is taking a break the month of December. The public is invited to keep January 12 open, weather allowing.
Dade County Men’s Civic Club Seeks Donations
ers. Programs and informational events “enrich lives” by increasing their capacity to contribute to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of our county. Some of these areas are being addressed in a new way, with the help of a grant provided by University of Missouri Extension; Tina Brownsburger, longtime Dade County Extension Council secretary, is assisting in having the Dade County Extension Office opened four days a week, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. In addition, as a result of restructuring by University of Missouri Extension, there is now a fulltime County Engagement Specialist (CES) based in the
Dade County. Bob McNary, the new CES, brings with him 15 years of experience in extension and a specialty in Youth Development (4-H). Dade County University of Missouri Extension is a part of the University of Missouri, a land-grant university – meaning it is a part of a federally mandated mission to carry the benefits of university research beyond campus. Federal legislation in the 1800s provided for the donation of public land to individual states. Missourians chose to apply their land grants to the existing Columbia campus. This created two universities in one — a land-grant institution leading in research for all citizens of the state, across the
nation and around the world, and an intellectual center to advance liberal arts scholarship. Today, through statewide offices, publications and web-based services, extension faculty in every county of Missouri continue to carry the benefits of MU research throughout the entire state. For more information, contact Dade County Extension Council at Dadeco@missouri.edu or by calling 417-6372112. The office is located at 2 North Main Street, Greenfield, MO 65661. University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating. Equal Opportunity/ADA Institutions
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.
Quantum Athletics Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, Dec. 9
for this event are used to fund the group’s annual Christmas activities, shoe boxes for soldiers, adopting a family, and plates for shut-ins.
Dade County Library Story Hour, Dec. 7
Upcoming Events at Greenfield Opera House
The annual Miller Christmas parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. (dusk); Santa will be at the bandstand to visit with area children. Line up for the parade is at 4:15 p.m., at the high school. This parade is being organized by the Miller FFA Chapter.
Greenfield City Leaf Pickup
The city of Greenfield’s Maintenance Department has begun their annual fall clean-up of leaves. Rake leaves into a pile at the edge of the street and the crew will come by and vacuum them up. Make sure there are no sticks or limbs in the leaves as the vacuum system cannot pick them up. The crew will be picking up leaves periodically until mid to late December. Call Greenfield City Hall at 417-637-2532 if for more information.
Bell Ringers Now at Hot Spot
The Greenfield Area Ministerial Alliance has begun their annual holiday bell ringing campaign. This year, they are ringing bells at the Hot Spot Convenience Store Mondays-Saturdays until 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
The Dade County Federated Republican Women met Monday, November 26, at The Wehrhouse in Lockwood. President, Kayla Getman, brought the meeting to order. The group gave the Pledge of Allegiance. Ruth gave the blessing. The group lined up and filled their plates. Getman gave the treasurer’s report for Katie. Myra gave a motion to accept and LaRue Lemons seconded. All aye. Members paid dues for next year.
New business: January 28th, there will be a noon to 1 p.m. luncheon at the Greenfield Community building. All Dade County office holders are invited. April 13, the spring meeting will be in Barton County at the Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar, Missouri. The state meeting will in June. The Fourth District fall meeting is in September and November will be again membership drive month. The meeting was adjourned, followed by the white elephant auction. After the auction, all departed for home.
Calendar of Events
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.
The following musicians are currently booked to play at the Greenfield Opera House: 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.
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The next Dade County Library Story Hour will be December 7, 2018 from 1011 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. The staff is looking forward to seeing you there.
Miller Christmas Parade Dec. 8
Christmas Parade in Ash Grove, Dec. 8
The 2018 Ash Grove Christmas Parade is scheduled to begin on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. The public is also invited to have cookies with Santa after the parade and during a Christmas Open House at Bumble Bee Blooms in Ash Grove on Saturday, Dec. 15 for more cookies with Santa.
Walnut Grove Christmas Parade, Dec. 8
The Walnut Grove Christmas parade will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 8. This year’s theme is “Believe.” The route has the parade traveling down Washington and Main streets. Call 417-994-2333 for more information or to participate in the parade.
50th Anniversary Celebration for DCNH is Dec. 9
The Dade County Nursing Home will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Sunday, December 9, at 2 p.m. The facility is located at 400 Broad St., in Greenfield.
Quantum Athletics in Lockwood is hosting Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, Sunday, December 9 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Quantum Athletics in Lockwood. This is an event for the whole family. Tickets are $5 and include cookies, cocoa, crafts and a picture with Santa. Ted E. Bear’s Toy Factory will also be set up during the event where children can create an extra special souvenir to take home. (Will require an additional fee.) For reservations, call 417279-2009 or the Quantum Athletics office.
District N to Hold Annual Council Meeting, Dec. 11
The Southwest Missouri Solid Waste Management District N will hold its Annual Council Meeting at 11 a.m.. Tuesday, December 11. The Executive Board Meeting will be immediately following the Council Meeting at approximately 12:15 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public and will be held at Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett.
Duke Mason To Perform, Dec. 13
The Dade County Senior Center is holding their annual Christmas luncheon Thursday, December 13. Duke Mason will provide entertainment beginning at 10:30 a.m. The staff invites the community to come have a good time with Mason and Christmas lunch with them.
GHS Christmas Concert, Dec. 13
The Greenfield Instrumental and Vocal Programs will hold their annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 13, at 7p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Performing in this concert will be the fifth and sixth grade band students, the junior high and high school band students, and the junior high and high school vocal students. Please come and join them as they celebrate the season.
CWF 7th Annual Cookie & Candy Walk, Dec. 14
The Christian Woman’s Fellowship will hold their Seventh Annual Cookie and Candy Walk in the Greenfield Christian Church Activity Building on Friday, December 14 beginning at 7 a.m. and running until noon. The treats are sold for $8 a pound and participants are advised to come early. All proceeds
Friday Fun Night Dec. 14 at Two Sisters Cafe
Two Sisters Café in Lockwood is hosting a Friday Fun Night, December 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be food for sale including appetizes, desserts, soft drinks, tea and flavored coffee. The fun includes karaoke, trivia, open mike, table games and more. The Flea Market will also be open, so a perfect opportunity to get any last minute Christmas gifts. The café is located at 603 Smith Park Circle. The phone is 417-232-8025.
Santa Social, Dec. 15
A Santa Social will be held Saturday, December 15, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, in the Dadeville school cafeteria. Vendors who plan to be there are 4-H, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Sisters Coffee, Nap Time Creations, Young Living Oils, and much more.
Pancakes with The Grinch, Dec. 15
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., come have pancakes with The Grinch on Saturday, December 15. The breakfast will be at Miller Rescue at 109 Park, Miller, Missouri.
Vedette Photo Contest Voting Ends Dec. 17
Be sure to vote in The Vedette’s Best Christmas Photo Contest at greenfieldvedette.com/contest/ view/best-christmas-photo. The photo receiving the most votes wins a $50 gift certificate to the Intermission Cafe in Greenfield. The contest ends Monday, December 17 at noon. The winner will be announced in the Thursday, December 20 edition of The Vedette. Happy voting!
Reception for Outgoing LawCo Officials, Dec. 17
The public is invited to a retirement open house Monday afternoon, December 17, for outgoing Lawrence County Presiding Commissioner Sam Goodman, Circuit Clerk Steve Kahre and Recorder of Deeds Pam Robertson. It will be held from 1-3 p.m. in the second floor courtroom of the historic Lawrence Courthouse, on the square in Mt. Vernon.
Cake and punch will be served.
Ebenezer Presbyterian Christmas Services, Dec. 23
Rev. Rob Bartles and the members of Ebenizer Presbyterian Church in Greenfield invite the community to join them for special Christmas services Sunday, December 23 at 10 a.m., an hour earlier than usual. Ebenezer Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Main and Garret streets in Greenfield.
Spring Calving Workshop, Jan. 22
A hands-on spring calving workshop will be held in the 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 (both presenting 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 417-881-8909 for more information.
Public Service Announcement
With the opiate crisis running rampant, families are looking for ways to help those they love who need treatment. Getting them into treatment becomes even harder if their loved one is not willing. This is when Intervention can become key. To learn more about successful interventions, please visit, www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/ blog/intervention-101.html
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More Federal Support, Funding for Opioid Abuse Treatment Programs on the Way
From U.S. Senator Roy Blunt
Just two months before his 30th birthday, St. Louis native and Navy veteran Derek lost his life to a twelve year battle with addiction. Derek graduated from college, earned an MBA, and proudly served our nation, but struggled with an addiction that began after he was prescribed powerful opioids for a football-related injury in high school. His mother, Kelly, is now a powerful voice in the fight against the opioid epidemic, sharing Derek’s story to warn others of the dangers of opioid painkillers. As chairman of the appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), addressing the opioid epidemic has been a top priority. Recently, President Trump signed the fiscal year 2019 HHS appropriations bill, which provides funding for opioid-related programs – marking a dramatic increase during my four years
as chairman. From researching opioid alternatives, to expanding access to treatment and prevention programs, to providing critical services for children, this bill tackles the opioid crisis from every angle. The bill includes $1.5 billion for state opioid response grants, which provide flexible funding for states to implement programs that best fit their needs. We want states to have innovative solutions to the problem and not prescribe a one-size-fitsall approach. What works in Missouri may not work everywhere in the country and what works in St. Louis may not work in St. Joseph. In Missouri, opioid state response grant funding has allowed more than 1,700 people to receive treatment for opioid use disorder, and over 10,000 individuals to receive training on topics across the spectrum of treatment, prevention and recovery. In addition, there is targeted funding for rural areas, which often lack the same access to health care and support services found in urban or suburban areas. A recent study found that as many as 74 percent of farm families have been directly impacted by the opioid crisis. Making sure people who are struggling with addiction can access effective treatment – including mental health services – is also essential to
addressing this epidemic. To that end, the bill includes a funding increase for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, which provide affordable, high-quality health care services. If you are addressing your behavioral health concerns, you are feeling better, sleeping better, and are more likely to take medications you have for other conditions. In addition, expanding access to behavioral health will reduce the amount of money spent treating other health concerns. Stemming the number of individuals who become addicted in the first place is another top priority reflected in this bill. That includes improving surveillance to gain a better understanding of where the problems are and where they are most severe, and ensuring the public understands the risks of taking opioids. We also must ensure that physicians have the information they need to understand who may be most at risk before prescribing opioids, and individuals must understand the risks before taking opioids. Further, our child welfare and foster care systems are being overwhelmed by the opioid crisis as more and more children have to be taken out of the care of parents affected by opioid use. The bill provides resources to help states develop and im-
plement plans of safe care for infants exposed to opioids at birth, and supports prevention and treatment activities for children and families in, or at-risk of entering, the foster care system. Finally, simply reducing opioid prescriptions does not address the need for effective pain management. If patients with acute or chronic pain do not have reasonable access to non-addictive pain medications or alternative treatments, it will be difficult to solve this crisis. The bill prioritizes research related to opioid addiction, the development of opioid alternatives, pain management, and addiction treatment. The opioid epidemic has touched people of all ages, from every background, in communities across the nation. I’ll continue working with my colleagues to ensure we’re putting the right amount of resources in the right places to end this public health crisis. Most importantly, if you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, please contact the Missouri Department of Mental Health (https://dmh.mo.gov/contactus.html) or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 24-hour helpline (1-800-662HELP) for information on how to get quality, affordable treatment services.
Lockwood News By Shonna Shorter-Kramer Former President George H. W. Bush passed this week at the age of 94 years old. His service to America spanned over three generations. He held office with dignity and respect. I was fortunate enough to get to see him speak when I went back to college. A great example of a good and devoted family man. May you rest in peace. My little cousin, Tiandra Potter, had health issues this week and was in ICU on life support. Tiandra had a great laugh and a beautiful smile. She leaves behind two beautiful boys. Our family said goodbye on Sunday. We prayed at church. My heart is heavy but Jesus has her now. All my love and prayers for comfort for my cousin Christy, her mother, and her brother, J.D. I’m so sorry. Thank you to everyone for all your prayers, calls, texts, and emails. Our family appreciates you all. Tiandra wanted her organs donated and last I heard had saved five lives Sunday evening with her organs. Nice job, Lady Tigers! Nice shot, Mackenzie Purinton, for the 3-point winning shot with two seconds to go on Tuesday night against Diamond. The Lockwood Lady Tigers took second place in Diamond tourney this week, falling only to Sarcoxie. The Lockwood Tiger team hosted the annual Dennis Cornish Classic this week. Losing the consolation game 52-50. It was close back and forth. We will get them next time! Good game, boys! Another fourth grade Little Tigers win in the Car-
thage Tourney. Congrats boys! Happy anniversary to Jennifer and Justin Weimer. I heard through the grape vine Jennifer got to go grocery shopping! Lol Congrats to Tyler and Sarah Freeman on new baby girl. She is adorable. What a beautiful little family! Happy birthday to Logan Cornish, Darren Baker, and Ryan Beerly this week. All the local Christmas parades were Saturday. First place went to our First Baptist float. Thank you for all the work to the Harrs, Sam Meyer, Mark Stephen and our youth. Bro. Ken Rollers celebration of 90 years was Sunday. His whole family was at church. My nephew, Izaac Taylor, was in the parade for his class and my granddaughter, Emily, was on the Quantum Athletics float. FBC of Lockwood will have speakers on December 16. Jeremy and Kimberly Newborn will give their testimony about their missions in West Africa. Then, our Youth Christmas programs will start about 11:15 a.m. If you don’t have a church home, give FBC a try. We begin Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and church at 11:50 a.m. Join us. Two Sisters Café is having a trivia, karaoke, and game night. Flea Market will be open and appetizers and desserts on December 16 from 6-9 p.m. Whooohooo. Sounds like fun to me! Have a great week everyone. Count your blessings, I am counting mine for we are not promised a day.
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DadeCo Library Offering ‘Food for Fines’ Program From Dade County Library
The Dade County Library is filled with holiday spirit 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. The Dade County Library asks that items brought in value at least half the amount of the fine. Items brought can include new non-perishable food, soaps, shampoo, baby items, pet foods, paper goods, and any other items that may be needed. “Food for Fines” will continue to be offered until December 31, 2018. Happy Holidays from the Dade County Library. To find out the amount of fines, please call 417-6375334.
DadeCo Senior Center Menu Thursday, December 6: Chicken Alfredo, Italian vegetables, garlic bread, blueberry pie. Friday, December 7: Taco salad with chips, pinto beans, cheese sauce, peach cobbler. Monday, December 10: Smothered steak, baked potato, peas, hot rolls butterscotch pudding dessert. Tuesday, December 11: Grilled chicken sandwich, rosemary potatoes, broc-
coli with cheese, chocolate pie. Wednesday, December 12: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, biscuits, brownies Thursday, December 13: Christmas Dinner: Ham, sweet potatoes, cabbage, hot rolls, cherry cheesecake. Friday, December 14: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash
browns, 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 417637-2626 to arrange delivery or take-out. The cost is $3.50 for age 60+, $6 for everyone else.
Thursday, December 6: Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon. Lunch: Hash, cornbread, peas, fruit. Friday, December 7: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy. Lunch: Sub sandwich, chips veggies, dip, fruit. Monday, December 10: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza. Lunch: Chicken wrap, corn, salad, fruit. Tuesday, December 11: Breakfast: Muffins, yogurt. Lunch: Beefy nachos,
salsa, salad, fruit. Wednesday, December 12: Breakfast: Breakfast burrito. Lunch: Potato soup, cheese stick, veggies, fruit. Thursday, December 13: Breakfast: Toast, oatmeal. Lunch: Spaghetti, breadstick, salad, fruit. Friday, December 14: Breakfast: Biscuits, gravy. Lunch: Hot ham and cheese sandwich, tater tots, veggies, dip, fruit.
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Custom Builds Lead to Custom Graphics at T&B in Lockwood Many great enterprises over the years have gotten started in garages: Disney, HP, Google. Perhaps more befitting its rural roots, T&B Welding of Lockwood got started in a barn back in 1992.
Owned by Todd and Becky Patterson, T&B Welding has since expanded to a multi-acre site north of Lockwood, along with sister operation T&B Graphics. Together, the ventures have 32 employees. “Todd was on the road building water towers (and some fencing), and then he built a trailer for a guy, and then another guy, and then another guy‌.â€? said Becky Patterson. “It just kind of took off from there. He started out in a barn just big enough to fit one hay trailer.â€?
The graphics side got started as a way to put T&B decals or stickers on the trailers, and then buying the equipment to make those in-house. After buying a cutter and two large format printers, T&B found themselves in the custom printing business. The graphics side now produces banners, decals, signs, among other products. Custom t-shirts have been offered for a couple years now, first via vinyl transfer to fabric, but with the latest equipment purchase, the shop now has direct ink-to-fabric printing capability. “We can do custom designs, but it’s easier if people have their own ready for us to use,� said Patterson. “We can handle just about anything – our
largest order was about 600 shirts – but the bigger ones may take a little longer.�
Since moving to their current location in 2000 with five employees, T&B now occupies six buildings on the site, used to manufacture custom hay trailers, flat bed trailers, utility trailers, and products including an exclusive hydraulic dovetail design, patented by T&B. The graphics business is still growing, and has outgrown its space in the back part of the business office. “We’re getting ready to add on,� said Patterson.
nationwide – with some even making Canadian sales.
Perhaps T&B Welding’s biggest claim to fame is still the self-dumping hay trailers with the double latch design developed by Todd Patterson that helped launch the enterprise.
“Lots of places have copied his design, but we’re still in the business and they’re not,� said Patterson. T&B Welding and T&B Graphics are located on State Highway 97, just north of Lockwood. Graphics products are also sold online via their Facebook page.
Patterson said that the shop will build just about anything – one customer ordered a trailer similar to the hay trailer design, but without the dumping components. “He had a small airplane that he was going to pull around on it,� said Patterson. Another special order was trailer for a college – painted purple with paw prints all up-and-down it.
“We do custom orders all the time,� said Patterson. “We also now have CNC plasma cutters, so we make metal signs, too.�
Both sides of the business stay busy all year (there’s currently a two-tothree month backlog on trailer orders), with about 1,000 trailers built in the shop every year, 300-400 of them being flat beds. T&B also makes trailer kits that are sold to high school metal shop programs, including several local schools. The trailers operation also has a network of 100 dealers
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EBENEZER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH On the corner of Main and Garrett Streets, Greenfield, Missouri
To Bethlehem The journey was usually a week-long trip, but for a husband whose wife was in her final month of pregnancy, it seemed like the journey was lasting forever. Augustus’s decree had been announced and all would have to return to their homelands to be counted. There was little for them to do but comply. He promised that they would travel slowly. The roads were filled with others who also needed to comply, so he felt that there was safety in the numbers of these fellow travelers. They were traveling in a crowd, but they were still all alone.
was coming. In his search for a place to lay her down, he was becoming frantic. Couldn’t anyone see their need? He prayed “Lord, please” and then knocked on another door. At first the innkeeper replied like all the others, saying “Go away,” but the anguish in the traveler’s face captured his attention. He looked beyond the man and saw the wom-
The distance from Nazareth to Bethlehem was indeed far, but for one in her condition, riding on the back of a beast of burden, it was agonizing. Walking was out of the question for her, but riding was hardly a comfortable alternative. They would camp at night along the road, joining the campfires of the many others who were coming and going. He would let her sleep as long as he could, but as the camp broke up each morning, they would have to move on. Like many husbands of pregnant wives before him, he worried as he knew the time for delivery was close. There was little he could do about it; they would just have to keep moving ... and praying.... Off in the distance he could see Bethlehem. “It wouldn’t be long now,” he thought to himself relaxing just a bit. They would reach safety, and maybe, finally, a comfortable place for his wife to rest. But almost as soon as relief came to him with the city finally in sight, she gasped. The pains were starting once more. “It wouldn’t be long now,” he thought again, but this time with urgency and concern. It was late in the day when they entered the city gates. The pains would come and go, but for now, his wife was quiet and seemingly at rest. He found this inn and that one, asking if any rooms were still available. He knew with the crowds that entered the city with him, that the odds were not in their favor, but he kept asking. The pains were starting again. Her moans were louder this time, and darkness
an who obviously was having a difficult time. Her face was lined with pain, tears quietly flowed across her cheeks, soft moans crept from her lips. In that moment he knew she needed his help. But what could he do? All the open spaces in his inn and his home were filled; there was nothing he could offer. Overcome with sadness, he began to close the door, but then a thought... “It is not fit for a young woman in her condition, but there is an empty stall in the stable.” For the weary travelers, it sounded like an offer for the best room in the house and with grateful hearts, they made their way toward the stench of the stable. He quickly cleared a corner of the stall, spreading fresh straw over the old, throwing a blanket over it all. He helped her down, gently, tenderly. The baby was more insistent
now and her face showed it. For all her struggles and the loud beginnings of delivery, no one ventured into the stable to see what the commotion was, let alone to help. Her moans became cries and without the help of a midwife, her husband greeted her son. The woman was finally at rest.
This King who came from glory, entered our world without pomp or circumstance. No one was awed by the birth of this Prince. But the joy of heaven could not be contained. Outside the town, sleepy shepherds were startled when in the sky above, eternity burst forth in song. “Peace on earth” was declared to have finally come to all humanity. Overwhelmed, but curious, the shepherds ran into the city following the beams of light from a star above. With each step, wonder filled their souls. And into the stable they went; into the stall they crept. It was just as they had been told by the messengers in the sky.
A baby was indeed lying in a manger. A startled mother and father kindly greeted the shepherds, apologizing for the lack of hospitality that they would have offered these unexpected guests if it were possible. The keepers of the sheep knelt, then bowed their heads to the ground in reverence to a child who would one day be the Shepherd of us all.
Oh, the mystery of this night remained forever in the minds of the shepherds. May the wonder of His birth fill your hearts with the joy of eternity.
The joy of the season is upon us! Rev. Rob Bartles and the members of Ebenezer Presbyterian invite you to join them for a special Christmas service Sunday, December 23 at 10 a.m. (an hour earlier than usual). Ebenezer Presbyterian is at the corner of Main and Garret Streets in Greenfield.
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COMMENTARY My Turn By Bob Jackson
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK Remember, it is Merry Christmas not happy holidays. In life we must always find out things from the horse’s mouth and not listen to the jackass spreading gossip. Dog told his owner, “I am not saying your cat doesn’t care about you. I am just saying if Lassie was a cat, Timmy would still be in that well!” Young people: Spend some quality time with your grandparents. Not everything can be found on Google. No matter how old you are an empty wrapping paper tube is still fun to bonk someone over the head with. Two old country boys driving the back county roads and one spied an old one room school and said, “I went to school there and the teacher gave me a compliment once. She said I was the fastest one in the slow group.” MY TURN MISCELLANEOUS The Shaved Beaver bar in Everton is listed for sale. Gas has dropped to about
$2 a gallon. Seventeen cents of that cost go to Missouri State Gas Tax, but it is not enough to keep our roads safe. Filings for local offices, school boards, city council posts, county boards open Tuesday, December 11, 2018 and close in mid-January. Will candidates step up? Good job to organizers and those who took part in last week’s Christmas parades. There could have been more floats, etc. if other groups, churches and businesses would take part. LOOKING BACK DECEMBER 1988 Greenfield holds a home tour. Christmas parade schedule: Golden City 10 a.m., Lockwood 1:30 p.m., Greenfield 5 p.m. Lorine Backs was named Lockwood BPW Club Woman of Year. Lockwood Tigers beat Greenfield Wildcats for Title Lockwood Boys Basketball tournament. Three Dade County youth model Boomer Bear wear for SMS with Coach Charley Spoonhour, Susie Marrs, Brad Mabee and John Sherwood.
Something to Think About By Jim Johnson
It’s time to get this letter sent and quit just thinking about it. Dear Santa, Just want to remind you that there are lots of folks out there that still have a dream or two to fill. So here is my Christmas list: Health to all, especially to those who cannot help themselves. Reduction of pain so folks won’t feel the need for herbal medicines. Great dreams for our youth so they will push themselves to pursue them. Great wisdom for our parents and leaders. More freedom to make mistakes so we can learn. A bit more rain in the dry areas.
A little less plastic stuff floating about. And just for me a Pilatus PC-12, single engine turbo prop airplane with pilot so that we may venture forth to visit friends and family about the country. That 300 mph speed would surely be worth the millions. Yeah, says the thinker, take off from Stockton and zip off to the grandkids on the east coast in just a couple of hours, have dinner, then get back home for bedtime. For sure, the thinking gets a little weird this time of year. I had better be thinking about winning the lottery in order to help Santa out on some of the above. Maybe, purchasing a lottery ticket would be a good start. What do you think about?
Trudell News by Blanche Trudell It seems we are busy doing something different and never know from day to day what may come up. Friday, November 23, I got a call from our daughter, LaVonne Burrows, that our son, Jim Wiss, was in the hospital with a perforated colon and had to go to surgery to save his life. What a surprise as Jim had just been at the farm hunting with his son, Luke Wiss, a few days before, and had to go home to be with his wife, Denice Wiss, as she had a hip replacement. Well, this didn’t go very well as the femur cracked and she is nonweight bearing for another six weeks. Now, Jim is in the hospital and his family are taking turns taking care of Mom at home. Much to my surprise, I got a call from Jim on Wednesday afternoon that he would be dismissed from the hospital (St. Luke’s) in K.C. and due to his children’s work schedule and Dee’s need for care, he didn’t have a way home so I told him I could come to the hospital and take him home as I was planning on going up to visit anyway. When I got there, his blood pressure was too low to dismiss him for another day, so I stayed with him. His son, Matthew Wiss,
or brother, Ed Wiss, is planning on taking him home. I am sure glad I don’t live in the K.C. area anymore as the traffic was terrible. I like the country driving, as it’s more relaxing even with the wild animals, (DEER). Last week I hit a deer, but it didn’t make a dent in the car just took a little dirt off of the front bumper, I have a lot to be thankful for that. Joe and I went to the Stockton jail for ministry last week and we had a good attendance of 31 inmates. That always makes me feel good to help in some way. Maybe it will change one person’s life. While we were in Stockton, we decorated and cleaned the church. Confidence is great, but arrogance is really deadly, and there’s a fine line there. (by Jodi Goldstein) Don’t let people disrespect you. My mom says don’t open the door to the devil. Surround yourself with positive people. (By Cuba Gooding Jr.) 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!
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Backroads of So. Greenfield By Carmen Hargis Baker Birthdays: December 6th-Gabby Nicole 5 and Monte Gladden 57; 7th-LeeAnn Needham, Jim Shirk, Debby York, Lucy Poirot 6, Haley Shorter 14, Emma Stockton 14, Chrissy Welch 39, Ronda Nelson 63 and Fred Shaw 65; 8th-Clay Lone 21, Dusty Jones 39, Ray Farmer 64, Charlie Hickey, Shane Nations 32, Jenifer Swaggerty 38 and Eric Hull 48; 10th-James Craker 3, Hayes Morschheimer 5, Kolby Hosp 17, Jacob La Salle 22, Amanda Boyd 32, Lesia Wagner 48 and Tammy Abbott 57; 11th-Tyler Snider, Lauren Jones 23, Laureen Steeley the big 30, Sarah Moller 34, Steve Killingsworth 75 and Bob Martin 84; 12th-Vernada Freeze, Mark Butterworth, Kaleigh Cooper 22, Cheri Walters 59, Cheryl Hembree 59 and Bernard Daniel 78. Wishing you all a wonderful birthday!! Anniversaries: December 8th-Gary and Donna Watson
56 years and Greg and Mary Helen Goodwin 23 years; 9thWes and Kelly Long 2 years; 10th-Daniel and Jennifer Roberts. Wishing you many more happy years together!! In Memory: Charles Hembree 12-06-2014, Gary Shearer 12-06-2016, Kathy Trimbath 12-06-2017, Irma Jean Finley 12-06-2017, James Thorpe 12-07-2015, LD Hawks 1207-2014, Larry Gifford 12-072012, Louis Toler 12-07-2014, Ellen Guy 12-07-2016, Peggy Tolbert 12-08-2013, Amber Dicus 12-08-2017, Lee Toler 12-08-2016, Joan VonStroh 12-08-2015, Karlie Jones 1209-1994, David Waldo 12-092015, Janette West 12-09-2015, Randy Beasley 12-10-2009, Ray Hickey 12-10-2010, Junior Feezell 12-11-1992, Sue Christian 12-11-2007, Mary King Williams 12-11-2017, Cleo Richter 12-12-2011. Gone but never forgotten. Not much news this week so it will be short and sweet.
Antioch Pilgrim News This got cut off in one of my articles. I thought is was really a nice piece. You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be Each and every day we have to put our trust and faith in God. Don’t wait until something bad has to happen to lean on him. Our December birthdays are Asa Bowles 3rd; Blaine Willard, Dustin Jones share the 8th; and Lauren Jones and Lauren Steeley share the 11th. Happy anniversary to my sister, Lynetta and Tim Leeper and their daughter, Shay and Zach Kiper share the 19th. Gone but not forgotten, Granddad Loyd Vandegrift 12-2-72; our dad 12.26.83; Karli Jones 12.9.94; and Aunt Nina Rutherford 12.4.03. The Christmas season is upon us and I wish upon a shining star and pray to our heavenly father that each of you have a blessed Christmas season. Thanksgiving has come and gone again. We had a wonderful time with our family and Texas family here. There is nothing any more fun than sitting around the table, laughing, talking and telling stories. To see my family laugh together is the most precious thing ever. Thanks mom for reminding us every day how precious our families are. We are so blessed. Last week was a short week. Wednesday night I jump in and did my house cleaning and getting stuff out for Thursday’s meal. Up Thursday morning and Kim and Jacob decided to run a new electrical line to the well house so I had no water or lights for a while. Nothing like doing it on a holiday when I was trying to cook. No stress. Those enjoying the evening meal in our home was Dustin, Melinda, Wade and Chloe Jones. Missed William, but he was in the field with his dad putting up beans. Farmers have no holidays when it is ready to go. Also here for Thanksgiving dinner were Jacob, Abby
Sis-Tassy White is still doing good and they are weaning her off of some of her treatments so she can some home soon. We are hopefully on countdown, hooray!
Robin and Sadie Fare enjoyed their trip to Colorado over Thanksgiving to visit their dad, David Fare.
Last Monday, I had to go to the dentist and get my permanent tooth put in. All went well and I ran into Pam Snow Chism again. What a cold Monday morning it was and the horse riders who got up Mom’s calves sure knew it was cold. Up on that horse they could really feel that cold wind and was glad when they got the calves all up and loaded. I believe the stockyards were cram packed last Monday. Everyone needing money for taxes and Christmas. Last Tuesday night, Rick got a call that they had to
take his dad, Jim Baker, to the hospital. As I write my news Friday morning he is still a patient at Cox South and is battling pneumonia. Rick has spent every day at the hospital with him and then his sister, Brenda McPhail, comes and spends the night. He has really been a sick man. Hoping he gets better soon and can come home. I worked at the Miller Christian Center two days last week and we got a lot done. They have so many nice things donated and we are trying to get everything out for Christmas. Several grandmas are anxiously waiting on their new grandbabies to get here. Babette Terhune, Angie Shepard and Dee Glenn all have grandbabies due this month. What a joyous holiday they will have. Hope everyone has a great week and we are on the countdown to Santa!
By Lesia Jones
and Paisley; Asa, Kelbey, Stran and Jasper Bowles; and Carol Jones. We had a great evening of eating and lots of visiting. It was way past the children bedtimes when they left. I jumped in and got my house back in order. Thanks to Dustin and Melinda Jones for making sure that Grandma Betty Vandegrift got down to my house on Friday morning to take care of some insurance stuff along with Bill Jones. Have to get this Medicare insurance taken care of. Jacob Jones was off work on Friday so Abby went and did some shopping. This is their daddy – daughter thing. They played together and went out and ate lunch. This new baby brother may be little harder than Paisley realizes. She will have to share part of the attention. Off to work on Friday and picked up niece, Lauren Jones and boyfriend, Tony, at the airport around 12. Brought them home and visited and then they went on out to visit with NaNa Carol Jones. Those enjoying the evening meal at our home were Dustin, Melinda, Wade, Chloe, Jacob, Abby, Paisley, Asa, Kelbey, Stran, Jasper, Lauren and Tony. The cousins got to do a lot of visiting. On Saturday, breakfast guess were Tony, Lauren, Jacob, Abby and Paisley. Tony and Lauren went to Springfield with Asa and Kelbey. I kept the boys. Later in the afternoon, Tony and Lauren went to spend time with Nana Carol Jones. They drove around the lake and ate supper out. Then Lauren and Tony came back and visited with all my family. Those enjoying our annual Vandegrift Thanksgiving at our home were Betty Vandegrift; Lucille Franklin; Mary Lee Marsh; Linda and Don Coble; Greg Coble, Katina, Matt, Brooke and Blaine Willard; Doug and Betty Vandegrift; Kirk, Jennifer, Taylor and Caden Vandegrift; Jared, Amber, Addie, Jaxon, Jace Vandegrift; Tim and Lynetta Leeper; Dustin, Melinda, Wade and Chloe Jones; Jacob, Abby and Paisley Jones;
Asa, Kelbey, Stran and Jasper Bowles; Darren and Sandy Vandegrift; Christian and Shelby Kays; and Blake Vandegrift and his girlfriend, Taryn. Abby and Shelby are both expecting boys in April 2019. They will have playmates to grow up with. We missed the Leeper children, but they will get to be with us at Christmas. Due to the weather coming to KC, that bunch all left that evening to go back home. Aunt Mary Lee Marsh spent the night with her sister, Betty Vandegrift, on Saturday night and then got up to go to her church in Springfield. Lucille Franklin came by and got mom and she went to church at Liberty for the first time since she had her stroke in September. For Sunday breakfast, we enjoyed having Tony, Lauren, Kelbey, Asa and boys. Our Dustin flew out today back to MD Anderson for his weekly trip. He is always in our thoughts and prayers along with so many others. Late lunch on Sunday were Tony and Lauren. The table seemed empty. On Monday, I took off from work as Kim had to have a procedure done. He will be off work for about three weeks. Lauren and Tony went with us and went back to PFI and Bass Pro to leave some Texas money in Missouri. Back home for a lazy afternoon. Those enjoying supper with us were Carol Jones; Tony and Lauren; and Kelbey, Asa, and boys. Jacob came and got food to take home as Paisley had come down with a cold and they didn’t want to get her out. Cletis Applegate visited with Kim on Tuesday afternoon. He was taking one of Kim’s coon dogs to hunt for a while. I was off work on Tuesday. For lunch Tony, Lauren, Carol and myself enjoyed cashew chicken at Mt. Vernon. I visited with my mother, Betty Vandegrift, while Tony and
Lauren stayed and visited with Nana. We left home around 4:30 that evening for Tony and Lauren to leave for Texas at the airport and it was a sad goodbye. They had a blast here. Lauren just loves being back here with the family. She does not need to be entertained. They are already talking about when they can come back. I went back home and started stripping beds and doing laundry. I always say no rest for the wicked. The alarm goes off Wednesday morning and up and out to start the day. It was a good day. My desk was pretty much cleaned up. Thanks to a co-worker who went the extra mile to help keep things caught up. Thanks to Rex Jones who came and fed for Kim and Chuck Myers brought his truck home from the station and visited with Kim and then I took him back to Greenfield. I have to get all my stuff done and Christmas stuff done as I will have Stran and Jasper from Wednesday until Sunday as Kelbey and Asa will be at a farm show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I told my brother, Darren, who lives there that we could send the babies and they could get broke in for grandparents. They declined. Said they will start as a newborn. What chickens. It has been many years since I got up and had to pack babies to the baby sitter. This is going to be fun. Load them up, drive to Lockwood and then on to Springfield and the same that evening. Kim would help, but can’t as he has weight restrictions at this time. We will make it. No news is good news and I have not had a report on Tom Walters for a while. Proud of the youth hunter pictures in The Vedette. Three were my grandchildren. That made it more special. Amazing how many young hunters we have and that is a good thing. That means they are out doing things with their parents.
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Roof Replacement Progressing at Old Pennsboro School
Maggie Mae’s (Continued from front)
Roof repair and replacement is now taking place at the old school building in Pennsboro. Built in 1937, students attended classes in the building until the Pennsboro district was consolidated into Greenfield’s in the 1950s. (Photos by James McNary)
By James McNary Articles Editor
A landmark in the Pennsboro community is seeing more activity than it usually does these days, as workers from Baker Roofing are busy installing a new roof on the structure, as the weather permits. The roof work is being done after damage occurred earlier this year, said Na-
dine Hughes, who serves as treasurer for the Pennsboro Community Building Association. The damage was covered by the association’s insurance coverage on the building. Hughes attended school at Pennsboro prior to the rural district’s eventual consolidation with what became the Greenfield R-IV School District. “This school building was
built in 1937, when four of the smaller country schools came together at Pennsboro,” said Hughes. “They started sending students to Greenfield in the middle ‘50s: I know that by the time my daughter was six, she started first grade in Greenfield – we didn’t have kindergarten.” Neighboring Pennsboro resident Kevan Marshall said that the Pennsboro
school was consolidated in about 1954, when his father, who also attended the Pennsboro school, was finishing seventh grade. The Pennsboro school district had been officially known as the “Dade County Consolidated School District No. 3, of Pennsboro,” or “Pennsboro C-3” for short in certain contexts (such as state records), since at least 1917.
Pennington Seed Announces Spirit Award From Linda Perkin Pennington Seed, Inc.
Keith Hankins, VP/GM of Pennington Seed – Missouri Division, announced David Robison was the newest recipient of the company’s Spirit Award. Hankins and several others had just returned from the annual Seed Group Meeting in Dallas where the selection was first announced. Robison is a 30-year employee and supervises the production of Pennington’s Small Package Department for grass seed. Hankins nominated him for the award stating, “David has a sincere passion for the work he does at Pennington and the support he provides for fellow employees. He is a true joy to work with and we admire his work ethic and loyalty to all that work with him.” Also noted in the nomination was Robison’s mechanical knowledge, making him the “go-to person on the production floor when working with the packaging equipment.” Robison was also commended for “constantly searching for new
Keith Hankins presented David Robison with the Pennington Seed Spirit Award in recognition of his “Outstanding Work Ethic, Leadership, and Service to ‘The Seed Group.’”
ways to improve our process to be more efficient and implementing the ideas and making them work.” Added to his day-to-day responsibilities are his efforts at harvest: “David heads up the repair and preparation work on our truck scales and elevators at our 30 seed buying stations located across southwest Missouri.” This effort alone takes him out on the road
for several weeks each year. Hankins also applauded Robison for his active participation in company Leadership and Lean Manufacturing training, saying, “[he is] always taking what he learned to heart and sharing those skills on the floor with his coworkers.” Along with training, Robison has been “a champion in
his support and participation in our new C.O.R.E. safety program and Tool Box talks to create a safer work place.” The Spirit Award is presented annually to one individual selected from the Seed Groups which include facilities in Arizona, Oregon, Georgia and Missouri. Our congratulations to David on this well-deserved honor.
Highway Patrol (Continued from front)
son, 48, of Laquey, Missouri, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway, down an embankment, and came to rest in some trees. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 63 south of West Plains in Howell County. Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry pronounced Parson dead at the scene. Parson was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. A passenger in Parson’s vehicle was not wearing a seat belt; she sustained serious injuries in the crash. The Howell County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene. Clara I. Silva, 62, of New Franklin, Missouri, died when the vehicle she was driving ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned, and struck a tree before coming to rest on its top. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 40 east of Missouri Highway 5. Coroner
Frank Flaspohler pronounced Silva dead at the scene. Silva was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Aaron W. Williams, 48, of Farber, Missouri, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a concrete barrier. The crash occurred on South Ethyln Road west of Deer Run Lane in Lincoln County. Lincoln County EMS pronounced Williams dead at the scene. Williams was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the vehicle was wearing a seat belt. He sustained serious injuries in the crash. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and Lincoln County Fire Department also responded to the scene. Three people died in fatal traffic crashes on November 24, 2018. Marsha D. Rupel, 60, of Fair Grove, Missouri, died when the vehicle in which she was a passenger was struck
striking the front of the vehicle she was driving. The crash occurred on Missouri Route 66 east of South Fox Creek Road in St. Louis County. Kremer was pronounced dead at the scene by a Eureka Fire Protection District EMT. Both Kremer and the other driver were wearing seat belts. The driver of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries in the crash. Larry K. Whittet, 60, of Shawnee, Kansas, died when the vehicle he was driving and another vehicle collided. Whittet’s vehicle began skidding, then traveled off the west side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. The other vehicle skidded to a stop in the roadway before leaving the scene. The crash occurred on Interstate 29 at the 48.8-mile marker in Buchanan County. Nurse Practitioner Stacy Biller pronounced Whittet dead
at Mosaic Life Care. Whittet was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and Buchanan County EMS also responded to the scene. Michael L. Allbright, 51, of Fredericktown, Missouri, died after he entered the path of a vehicle. Allbright was a pedestrian at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on westbound Interstate 70 on the off ramp to Missouri Route K in St. Charles County. St. Charles County Ambulance personnel pronounced Allbright dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck Allbright was not injured; he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. No one died in a traffic crash on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2018. Three people died in fatal traffic crashes on Friday, November 23, 2018. Al D. Par-
The final Ladies Night Out at Maggie Mae’s Tea Room was standing room only. Guests were able to shop the vendor booths, eat a holiday style buffet meal and many door prizes were given out. (Photo by Gina Langston)
The tearoom was added during a time when “tearooms” as a concept were becoming popular (as opposed to “coffee shops”) and Hill thought it sounded like it would be a good fit with her operation. What grew into Maggie Mae’s has long since survived the fad, and as well as a few imitators. “We’re still the oldest tearoom around in this area that I know of,” said Hill. “It takes a lot of hard work and dedication – that’s not all of it, but it’s certainly a big part.” The name “Maggie Mae’s” was inspired by a sign the Hills saw while driving north of Kansas City (they had moved to this area from Nebraska). “I saw a sign on a fence post out near Platte City that said ‘Maggie Mae’s’ on it. I don’t even remember now what kind of business it might have been announcing,” said Hill. “We found out later that an earlier occupant of this house was named Maggie, and another was a Mae, but we didn’t know that at the time.” And although the popular song by Rod Stewart mentioning “Maggie Mae” was not the inspiration for the name (contrary to local rumor), Hill has found a use for the ditty. “I use that song as the ringtone on my phone!” Hill said, with a laugh.
head-on by another vehicle. The crash occurred on Missouri Route E east of Fair Grove, Missouri, in Greene County. Greene County Medical Examiner Buddy Pilmore pronounced Rupel dead at the scene. Rupel was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the vehicle in which Rupel was a passenger was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. He sustained serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries. Sara L. Shepard, 31, of St. Charles, Missouri, died when the vehicle she was driving and another vehicle collided for unknown reasons. Shepard’s vehicle then ran off the right side of the roadway and struck the guardrail. The other vehicle ran off the roadway, struck the guardrail, and overturned. The crash occurred on Missouri Highway 364 east of Jungs Station
Hill said that she’s met a lot of people over the years of operating Maggie Mae’s and Nature’s Corner, and made quite a few friends. More than a few have been amazed that the venture has been such a success. “I remember [the late] Cheryl Reynolds, who sold advertising for a living, used to say, ‘The three most important things for a business are location, location, location – and then there’s Maggie Mae’s.’ She said we just broke all the rules,” said Hill. At one point, the Hills also owned Marshiano’s Pizzeria in downtown Miller (in the old Miller Press building), but sold off that eatery several years ago. “I don’t know what we’ll do yet. We’d always hoped we could sell, but we couldn’t find somebody to take over this particular venture,” said Hill. The business, which has been offered for sale in the recent past, is still listed and available for anyone who might want to purchase it in total as a going concern. Gift shop merchandise has been marked down to sell quickly, and certain fixtures will be offered for sale as the closing date approaches. “If they want to buy it, they better act fast, because we’re done next month,” said Hill.
Road in St. Charles County. Dr. George Mekhjian at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital pronounced Shepard dead. Shepard was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the other vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries. A passenger in the other vehicle was wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries. Tahkota T. Christiansen, 18, of Richmond, Missouri, died when an unknown vehicle struck the rear of the moped he was operating. Christiansen’s moped then traveled off the roadway and he was ejected. The crash occurred on Missouri Highway 10 east of Missouri Route T in Ray County. There were no boating crashes, zero boating fatalities, no boating while intoxicated arrests, and no drownings reported during the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.
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Westside News by Darlene Logan
It’s been a while since I have written, but I will let you know I can still hold a pen and write. My health is not the best any more, but I won’t go into that boring issue! Seems everyone has some kind of health ailment. Our eating habits are partly our problem. We are supposed to eat in moderation, but today, Thanksgiving, that’s not going to happen. I had a very thankful day with almost all of my family. If I counted right, we had 21
here for dinner and 51 altogether, counting kids. The ones that that had dinner with the other side of their families came here later. We had some good casseroles, two turkeys, lots of good desserts and other dishes. I’m writing this Thanksgiving night and I first finished off my blackberry cobbler. Someone left me some chocolate pie, so that will be good tomorrow. For our noon prayer, I asked each one to tell what they were thankful for. That was interesting.
We laughed when one of my grandsons said, “just a place to sit on Thanksgiving Day with so many people here.” My granddaughter, Katrina, has a three-year-old named Stella. Her mom helped her draw around her hand and that looked like a turkey and had written on it, “I am thankful for my Grandma Darlene.” I touched my heart. I hope all you readers jad a good Thanksgiving Day, also. Tonight, as I look toward our town of Miller, I see a sprinkling of Christmas lights
$3,000+ Raised at WG Change Day
here and there. My neighbors, Nathan and Renea, decorated their house today. I want to do some decorating in my house this week as my sister, Maxine and I are having our tea party, December 2 from 1 – 5 p.m. We hope folks come and enjoy a little Christmas. Allen and Anita Bloomer moved into their new house north of Miller last weekend. I know they are excited, but moving is a lot of work. Their son, Dallas and his
wife, Bri, moved into Allen’s and Anita’s old house. They were living in a mobile home so the house will be much bigger for them. They have three children. Bri’s mom and dad came from Alabama to spend Thanksgiving with them. They had not yet seen their new baby grandson. The weekend of the 17th, my daughter, Janet and I met seven other lady members of our family for our annual trip to Branson. We stayed in two nice cottages. We enjoyed visiting, eating, taking pictures
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and shopping til we dropped. It didn’t take me long to drop! Hopefully, I can write another article before Christmas that will be more newsy. It’s a busy time of the year. I want to congratulate Ann Kelley of Lamar for being elected State Representative, following in the footsteps of her husband, Mike. Ann’s mother is my second cousin. Her mother, Kay Blanchard and I grew up just a mile apart in Barton County. I’m sure she is proud of her daughter. Ann’s father passed away just last summer.
Wildcats Helping Hands Tree From Greenfield Schools
Care to Learn and Greenfield Schools have partnered to help offer assistance to our families that are in need this holiday season. Help us make their Christmas a little brighter! If you would like to help one of our Wildcat students in need this season, please come choose a paw off of our tree and give it to Nurse Natasha to trade in for that child’s list. You are not required to purchase everything on that child’s list just choose a couple from the “needs” portion and one or two from the “wants” portion. We ask that you have your gifts purchased, wrapped
Reports are that the Annual Change Day at Walnut Grove was a success, raising a total of $3,103.74. Students were encouraged to bring in spare change for their teacher to roll. As long as there is change to keep the teacher busy, the students get to watch movies, read, etc. The money raised goes back into the community to “Share Your Christmas.” This helps local families and students. It was an all-school fundraiser, including the elementary, junior high and senior high. (Submitted Photos)
and delivered to the school no later than Friday, December 14th. For more informa-
tion, please contact Nurse Natasha Myers at 417-6375921, extension 212.
Cox CARE Mobile Coming Dec. 18 From Natasha Myers, RN Greenfield R-IV School Nurse
The Cox CARE Mobile will be at Greenfield Schools on Tuesday, December 18. The mission of the CARE Mobile is to provide need based health care for local children ages 2 months through 18 years old. No child will ever be turned away. They can provide the following types of clinic visits: Hearing and Vision screening, illness (sick visits for any illness you would take to a primary care clinic or urgent care clinic), immunizations, lab tests (strep, lead levels, hemoglobin), healthy child exam (wellness visits) and sports physicals. All services are free of charge except for the sports physicals and immunizations for students who have medical insurance coverage. Children do not have to be a student of Greenfield November Spotlight Seniors, John Schnelle and Breez Smith. schools to be seen. Parents are allowed to accompany (Submitted Photo) child to the bus, however it ed into the National Honor Selected for their excellent is not required. A school apSociety, and has received character, academic performultiple FCCLA awards at mance, and commitment the regional level. Among to community service, the her many volunteer activi- six recipients of the monthties are work with the Lock- ly Spotlight Senior awards wood public library, Easter will compete for the Lockegg hunts, and the com- wood Optimists’ two colmunity blood drive. Smith lege scholarships, which plans to attend Oregon will be announced in May. State University and study Congratulations, John and history. Breez!
Lockwood Optimist Club Students of the Month From Jeremy Neely Lockwood Optimist Club
The Lockwood Optimist Club is pleased to announce that John Schnelle and Breez Smith were chosen as the Lockwood High School Spotlight Seniors for the months of October and November. Schnelle’s activities at Lockwood High have included student council, FBLA, and FFA, for which he currently serves as chapter president. Among his high school honors are membership in National Honor Society and several top finishes in FFA contests, including a second-place finish in grain production at the 2018 state contest. After graduation, Schnelle plans to attend the University of Missouri, where he will study animal science. Smith has been active in Scholar Bowl, Drama, and FCCLA, of which she is currently the chapter president. She has appeared on the honor roll every year of high school, was induct-
TOPS Group Attends Fall Rally
From Renae Brown
TOPS MO 0672 of Greenfield recently attended the TOPS Fall Rally Celebration in Bolivar. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group, whose mission is to support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. The rally was a recognition day for those who took
part in the summer contest and to encourage members in their weight loss journey. Those attending were Kim McKenzie, Pat Daniel, Vicky Taylor and Renae Brown. Kim, Pat and Vicky received awards for their weight loss, journaling, exercise and attendance. One-hundred-plus members in the Southwest Missouri area attended the rally and enjoyed sharing
their stories and challenges, along with reaffirming their commitment to losing weight and leading a healthy lifestyle. TOPS Greenfield meets Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. If interested, join us for your first free meeting. Membership dues are $32 yearly and $5 monthly and entitles members to the TOPS magazine and programs presented weekly at TOPS meetings.
pointed adult will be on the bus with your child at all times. A CARE Mobile Registration form must be filled out, which can be found under the documents/ care-to-learn tab at https:// www.greenfieldr4.org/, or
you may pick up at school or request for packet to be sent home with your child. To secure an appointment for your child please call the nurse’s office at 417-6375921, extension 212.
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WITNESS my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 21 day of November, 2018. Lori Smith Deputy Circuit Clerk To be published in The Vedette on November 29, 2018, December 6, 2018, December 13, 2018 and December 20, 2018. FILING NOTICE The Greenfield R-IV School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 2, 2019 election. Persons interested may file at the superintendent’s office located at 410 W. College, Greenfield, MO 65661. Filing will begin on December 11, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the district’s regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the school district’s offices are closed due to inclement weather. Filing will also not occur on the following holidays when the district’s offices are closed: December 20, 2018 through January 2, 2019. Filing will end January 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. The filing is for three school board positions. Positions available are two openings for a threeyear term and one position for a one- year term. To be published in The Vedette on November 29, 2018 and December 6, 2018. NOTICE OF FILING FOR DADEVILLE R-II SCHOOL BOARD The legal period of filing for two board members, each three-year term, of the Dadeville R-II School District, Dade County, is Tuesday December 11, 2018 through Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Filing shall be done in the office of the Superintendent during regular business hours and January 15, 2019 when the office will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. No filings will be accepted after 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Candidates must be 24 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident taxpayer of the Dadeville R-II School District, and must have resided in this state for
one year preceding the election. Successful candidates must take the minimum hours of training required by state law. To be published in the Vedette November 29, 2018 and December 6, 2018. IN THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DADE, MISSOURI Case Number: 08DD-CV00120 Plaintiff/Petitioner: CAPITOL FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Defendant/Respondent: RICHARD R. ROBINSON, JR. 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 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: Miller & Steeno, P.C. 11970 Borman Dr., Suite 250 St. Louis, MO 63146. You are further notified that 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. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In Re the Adoption of: R.F.M.,
DOB: 11/14/16 Case No.: 18DD-JU00017 CHRISTINA RIGHTER, Petitioner, vs. LANDSEY FAYE RIGHTER and WILLIAM JOE WILSON and JOHN DOE, Respondents. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENTS Landsey Faye Righter, William Joe Wilson, John Doe: 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. Ullmann, P.O. Box 287, Nevada, Missouri 647720287. 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 647720287. 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 Ve-
dette on November 15, 2018, November 22, 2018, November 29, 2018 and December 6, 2018. NOTICE OF ANNUAL GREENFIELD CITY GENERAL ELECTION The annual City General Election will be held Tuesday April 2, 2019. The offices to be filled are North Ward Alderman and South Ward Alderman. The expiring terms are: South Ward: Tiffany Lewis and North Ward: Vicki Lollar. Each term is 2 years. Any person desiring to be a candidate for either of the above offices shall file their intention with the City Clerk at Greenfield City Hall. First day you can file is December 11, 2018 and the final day to file is January 15, 2019. If you are interested in or have any questions about the open positions, please call City Hall at 417-637-2532. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30. Any person in arrears for municipal taxes or fees shall not be a candidate for any municipal office. Missouri Revised Statutes section 115.346, notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, no person shall be certified as a candidate for a municipal office, nor shall such person’s name appear on the ballot as a candidate for such office, who shall be in arrears for any unpaid city taxes or municipal user fees on the last day to file a declaration of candidacy for the office. Mark Davis Greenfield City Clerk To be published in The Vedette December 6, 2018. PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILINGS The Everton R-III School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 2, 2019 election. Persons interested may file at the superintendent’s office, located in the high school building, 509 E. School Street, Everton, Missouri. Filing will begin on December 11, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the district’s regular business hours, which are Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Filing will not occur on the following days when the school district’s offices are closed, December 21, 2018 through January 2, 2019, and any day the school is closed due to inclement weather. Filing will end January 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. There are two positions available with three-year terms. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, residents of the Everton R-lll School District, at least 24 years of age, and have resided in Missouri for at least one year preceding the election. Newly elected board members are required by law to attend at least 16 hours of training and orientation during the first year as a board member. By order of the Everton R-lll Board of Education. Connie Stanford, Secretary To be published in The Vedette December 6, 2018 and December 13, 2018. NOTICE OF FILING LOCKWOOD R-1 SCHOOL BOARD Anyone who meets the requirements may file as a candidate for membership on the Lockwood R-1 Public School Board of Education. The requirements are: must be 24 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident taxpayer of the Lockwood R-1 School District and must have resided in the state of Missouri for (1) year preceding the
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election. Elected board members serve a three-year term. Filing may be done with the Secretary to the Superintendent on any school day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the office of the superintendent. The office will be closed for the holidays Monday, December 17, 2018 and reopen Thursday, January 3, 2019. The opening filing date is Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The last day to file will be Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Board members whose terms expire are Larry Coose and Kirk Neill. Candidates who are elected must take the minimum hours of training required by the state. To be published in The Vedette on December 6, 2018. NOTICE OF BOARD CANDIDACY Any person desiring to announce their candidacy for the office of school board director of the Walnut Grove R-V School District for a term of three years (2 directors seats available), may do so in the Office of the Superintendent beginning Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. The final date to file for school board candidacy is Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Interested candidates may file during regular school business hours 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. School will be closed starting December 20, 2018 (at 12:30 p.m.) through January 1, 2019 for Christmas break. Those desiring to announce candidacy must be citizens of the United States, resident taxpayers of the Walnut Grove R-V School District, have resided in Missouri for one year preceding the election, and be at least 24 years of age. Two board members will be elected to a three year term on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019. Anyone with questions regarding school board candidacy may contact the Superintendent of Schools at 788-2543 extension 103. To be published in The Vedette on December 6, 2018 and December 13, 2018. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Maintenance Building Lot Preparation The City of Lockwood, MO seeks proposals from qualified contractors to clear a pad for the construction of a 160x40 metal building to store city maintenance equipment. Submittals shall include: 1. At least 3 references with pictures related to site preparation for commercial or municipal building. 2. Proposed construction schedule for clearing the lot. 3. Proof of general liability insurance. 4. Fixed-price for site preparation. Contractors shall contact the City Superintendent by email or phone to schedule an onsite visit to discuss specifics of the lot prior to submitting their bid. Contact Isaac Dodd at 417-955-0559 or at lockwood96@yahoo.com. Formal submittals shall then be sent to Chad Boehne, City Clerk, with the subject line “Maintenance Building Proposal” by email at cityclerk@ lockwoodmo.com no later than 3:00 p.m. on December 14, 2018. Print-copies of proposals may also be dropped off during this time period to City Hall, located at 400 Main, Lockwood, Missouri, 65682. To be published in The Vedette on December 6, 2018
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SPORTS
Sports Scoreboard
By Bob Jackson Reporter
Basketballs were bouncing everywhere last week at seven different tournament sites for boys and girls with all teams playing at least three games. Teams will be playing non-conference games the next two weeks. Next tournament action starts December 19 with the boys and girls at Walnut Grove. Congrats to the Greenfield and Walnut Grove girls who won the Everton and Ash Grove tourneys. The 2018 high school football season is over. Winners were Mound City (8-man), Hayti Class 1, Blair Oaks Class 2. Former Lockwood football coach, Mike Rader, an LHS grad, will be inducted into the Missouri Football Coaches Hall of Fame this weekend. BASKETBALL
GREENFIELD: The boys went 1-2 in the Marionville tourney, losing to eventual champ Cassville 55-44 then
beating Hurley 67-60 but fell to Miller 59-45.
The Wildcat girls swept through the Everton tourney winning three games 39-33 over Niangua, beating top seed Billings 39-33 and winning over Dadeville in the finals. Senior Lauren Jones made the all-tourney team. LOCKWOOD: The Tiger boys hosted their 56th annual Dennis Cornish tourney and finished sixth. They lost to Weableau 9066, beat Ash Grove 49-47 but lost to Pleasant Hope 52-50. Stockton beat Lamar to win the event. The Tiger girls finished second at Diamond to Sarcoxie 59-51. They swept Diamond and beat McCauley to advance to the finals. EVERTON: The boys won consolation honors at the 87th Humansville Tourney, losing to Fair Play 72-44 but beating Wheatland 5851 and the host 50-38. The Tiger girls, with only seven players, lost both games in their tourney.
DADEVILLE: The boys at Humansville finished fourth. They won against Wheatland 62-48, lost to Fair Play 62-51 and to Mack’s Creek 75-55. The Bearcat girls won two games at Everton before losing to Greenfield in the finals. Lexi Lakey made the all-tourney team. MILLER: The boys took fifth at Marionville, losing to Buffalo, routing Southwest (Washburn) 78-49 and caging Greenfield 59-45.
At the Ash Grove Classic, the Cardinal girls blasted Chadwick 74-32, beat the host 37-31 but were edged by Walnut Grove 34-31 in the first place game.
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wood boys tournament has Lamar winning 13 titles, Lockwood 11, Billings six, Greenfield five, and Golden City five. Four area grads are coaching high school basketball teams in 2018-2019: Lockwood grads, Brad Shorter, girls basketball at Carl Junction; Brent Bartlett, girls basketball at Nevada; Landon Cornish, boys basketball at Springfield Parkview; and Catlin Russell, a Greenfield native, coaching girls basketball at Springfield Central.
WALNUT GROVE: The boys played in the Pierce City tourney and took fifth. They lost to East Newton 61-45, handled Purdy 5243 and beat Sarcoxie 50-35.
The girls were tournament champs at Ash Grove winning three games 56-28 Lockwood hosted their 56th annual Dennis Cornish tourney. over Stockton, 61-38 over (Photos by Bob Jackson) the host and beat Miller 3431 for the title. Walnut Grove girls won the THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Ash Gove Tournament defeatBASKETBALL NOTES ing Stockton, Ash Grove and Thursday, Dec. 6 Ash Grove at Greenfield GBB Top winners at the Lock- Miller. (Photo by Dalene Mitchell) Dadeville at Golden City BB GBB Crane at Walnut Grove GBB Stockton at Lockwood GBB School of Ozarks at Miller BB GBB
The Lady Wildcats won the Everton Tournament after being seeded fifth. The team is coached by Loganne Hickman and Asst. Coach Stephanie Bos. (Photos by Werthy Mai)
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Walnut Grove at Crane BB Lockwood at Rich Hill BB GBB Everton at Dadeville BB GBB Miller at Verona GBB Greenfield at Ash Grove BB
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Marionville at Greenfield GBB Parkview at Walnut Grove GBB Sarcoxie at Everton BB GBB Miller at Purdy GBB
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Dadeville at Mack’s Creek BB GBB Lockwood at El Do BB GBB Wheaton at Everton BB Miller at Purdy BB Greenfield at Verona GBB
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Christmas Parades (Continued from front) Lockwood interrupted their parade twice, once to crown Katie Schnelle as Ms. Merry Christmas, and again for Arvest Bank to present a $5,000 donation to the Lockwood area fire protection district.
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Greenfield Parade By Bob Jackson Reporter
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The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday December 1, in cold and windy weather. The theme for the 2018 Parade was Coming Home For Christmas. Highlights of the parade were the two Grand Marshals, Deanna McLemore and Ardella Lack, two longtime Greenfield residents who have given back to the Greenfield area for many years. They rode in the beautiful wagon pulled by Clydesdale horses of Chadeau Mountain Clydesdales of Greenfield, owner Chuck Lewton.
The Greenfield High School Band marched and played and the Springfield Parkview Lassies Drum Corps entertained the big crowd.
King and Queen Candidates grades 7 through 12 were in the parade in boats from the crew at Southwinds Motel, Greenfield. Chosen the 2018 Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas were seniors Bailey Baker and Lauren Jones. Students at GHS voted on the candidates. Winners in the Float contest were Jenni Cully Real Estate, first, Busy Bee 4-H Club, second, and Simmons Bank, third. Several classic cars were driven in the parade. Before the parade, the Dade County Health Department held a Santa Stroll at the Live Well Health & Fitness Center, with Santa. The chamber provided hot chocolate and cookies and gave away hats and mittens to youngsters who then met with Santa.
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3 5. A long line of classic cars, farm equipment and other decorated vehicles parade down Lockwood’s Main Street during the Lockwood Christmas Parade. 6. Freshman Katie Schnelle was crowned Miss Merry Christmas by Lockwood school Supt. Clay Lasater as other candidates and parade watchers look on. 7. The Lockwood High School Band decided to forgo marching in their home parade and performed from the back of trailer behind a tractor. Other high school bands participating included Greenfield and Bronaugh. 8. The Chadeau Mountain Clydesdales represented Simmons Bank of Dade County in the Lockwood parade. 9. Looking especially appropriate passing the Lockwood Community Christmas Tree with the Lockwood Farmers Exchange towering in the background, the restored Oliver tractor and matching restored “fertilizer” spreader representing McIntyre Restoration & Repair took second place in the business float category. (Photos by James McNary and Brian Gray)
1. Grand Marshals for the Greenfield Christmas parade were Deanna McLemore and Ardella Lack. 2. Live entertainment was provided by Back Porch Players in the gazebo. 3. Riding in the back of pickup trucks and tossing candy at spectators is a time-honored tradition at local parades. 4. First-place float winner went to the Jenni Cully entry. (Photos by Bob Jackson and Submitted)
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After the parade, the Greenfield Ministerial Alliance held their annual Chili, Soup and Pie meal at the Greenfield High School Cafeteria.
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From Penny White, Lockwood Chamber of Commerce
The Lockwood Chamber of Commerce proudly sponsored the Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1. There were several storms in the area the night before, but we carried on with plans and even withstood a few sprinkles. The parade moved on!
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Thank you to all those who worked so hard to make floats and entries for the parade. We had three bands who participated and many antique cars including a group of Model T cars. We also had a few antique tractors along with the school royalty. A special thanks to all the people who worked together to make this awesome event happen. Several people in the community stepped up when asked to help and all the hard work was greatly appreciated. Judges, cooks, servers, traffic watchers, lineup, announcers, and clean up. If names were named, someone would be accidentally forgotten so that practice is avoided. You know who you are and what you did, so the Chamber will just say: “Thank you!” The Grand Marshalls for this year’s parade were the ‘Christmas Parades’ Continued on page 14
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Christmas Parades (Continued from Pg. 13) Lockwood Fire Department. We were thrilled to be able to honor them at this event. They rode as a group on a float built by members of the Chamber. A special presentation was held for the firefighters as they received a grant check from Arvest Bank in the amount of $5,000.
Another presentation was made in awarding a winner of the window decorating contest for businesses. Brandon Easson of Easson’s Bumper to Bumper was the winner and received a prize of a $250 and sponsorship at one of the Chamber events next summer. The A first place ribbon went to Jenni Cully & Associates for this winner of the Miss Merry decked out red Dodge Truck. (Submitted Photo) Christmas contest was Miss Katie Schnelle, daughter of Eric and Mary Schnelle. Superintendent Clay Lasater did the crowning. Band Winners: Greenfield, first place and Bronaugh, second place. (Though the Lockwood High School Band is number one in the hearts of the community!)
Church/Civic Float Winners: First place, First Baptist Church; second place, Immanuel Lutheran Church; and third place, United Methodist Church
Business Float Winners: First place, Town & Coun- Maybe it’s not the “Miracle on 34th Street,” but Santa Claus and try Tire; second place, his elves greeting the crowd out front of Rader’s Store in LockMcIntyre Restoration & wood works just fine in Dade County. (Photo by James McNary) Repair; third place, Liberty Utilities. Honorable mention goes to the beautiful Chadeau Mountain Clydesdale hitch, representing Simmons Bank. We were blessed to have them in our parade and we appreciate all the effort it took to get Dora and Lady Hawk “dressed” for their appearance. The Lockwood Chamber of Commerce appreciates all the support we receive in this community. We would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christ- The Grand Marshals of the 2018 Lockwood Christmas Parade mas and a very blessed and were the Lockwood firefighters, who received a $5,000 donaprosperous New Year. tion from Arvest Bank on their way past. (Photo by Penny White)
Golden City Holds Christmas Bazaar and Christmas Parade
At about the same time Greenfield was holding their Christmas parade and Santa Stroll, Golden City was hosting their own festivities up and down Main Street just across the county line. Above and right, “Grandpa’s Train” and a horse and buggy pass Cooky’s Cafe, Parker’s Barbershop and the old First National Bank downtown. Below right, Santa enters town on the newest vehicle of the Golden City Fire Department. Bottom right-bottom left and very bottom, a Christmas Bazaar and Chili Feed supporting the fire department was held at the fire station following the parade. Santa was there, too, visiting with local children. (Photos by James McNary)