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‘Lettuce’ Win Homecoming Clark Crowned 2020 Miller Basketball Queen

• Glee Ann (Griffin) Huchteman Leblanc, 81 Bolivar • William Jackson “Jack” McKinley, 83, Greenfield • J. Bob Oldham, 92, Stockton • Janice Sue Greiner, 78, Marionville • Joseph Charles Manetzke, 96, Mt. Vernon • John Michael Taylor, age 68, of Mt. Vernon • Jerry Dale Wood, 85, Mt. Vernon

Lockwood Library Story Time, Feb. 25

The February 25 Story Time at the Lockwood Library will feature a Comfort Dog courtesy of Friends For Animals. Story Time starts at 10 a.m.

Family Game Night, Meinert, Feb. 28

Lockwood Parents as Teachers invite families to Dr. Suess Family Game Night on Friday, February 28, 4 – 7 p.m. at the Meinert Community Center.

Filing Open For County, State, Federal Offices 2/25

By Bob Jackson Reporter

The primary election in Missouri is set for Tuesday August 4, 2020. Filings for area county offices, state offices, and federal offices begin Tuesday, Feburary 25 and ends Tuesday, March 31.

County offices in Dade County up for election are sheriff, collector/treasurer,

assessor, public administrator, eastern commissioner, western commissioner which are all four-year terms. Interested candidates must file at the Dade County Courthouse County Clerk’s Office to fill out forms and pay filing fees.

State office candidates file at the Missouri Secretary ‘Filing Open’ Continued on page 7A

Miller Approves Revision of Conflicting Ordinances

By James McNary Articles Editor

Cupcake War in GC, Feb. 22

Small Town Feline Friends is hosting Cupcake War on Saturday, February 22 at the Golden City Park building.

Competitors are asked to bring three dozen cupcakes.

Contact Jennifer Nelson at 417-262-2036 for more info.

FINALISTS INSIDE ON PAGE 8A!

Above, the Miller High School 2020 Basketball Homecoming Queen, Sydnee Clark, escorted by Nick Johns. The freshman representative, Hailey Mart was escorted by Jeffrey Lung. Sophomore representative Claudia Hadlock was escorted by Joel Kleeman. Junior representative, Alicyn Kingsley, was escorted by Presten Richardson. Senior queen candidates were Taylor Belcher, escorted by Parker Myhre and Preslie Brower who was escorted by Kaul Kleeman. The 2020 homecoming queen, Sydnee Clark, was crowned by past queen Sydney Gold. Sydney was escorted by Neilson Hadlock and Brett Declue.

(Photo by Makinley Neill)

Further Broadband Internet Expansion In Area Counties

By Bob Jackson Reporter

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced last week it has authorized funds for rural broadband Internet expansion in Missouri.

received funding in our area is Wisper ISP based in Southern Illinois with a branch in Joplin, Missouri. The firm was awarded funds for our area in 2019 and have three years to complete connections.

Barton County: 1,157 connections. Cost: $8,687,750.

Cost per connection: $7,508.

Cedar County: 304 connections. Cost: $2,065,144.

Cost per connection: $6,793.

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ROLL OUT FIGURES Bunco at Lockwood Lawrence County: The funds come from Library, Feb. 29 Dade County: 601 con569 connections.

Cost: the Connect America AcBunco at the Lockwood LiFollow Expeditions • Teaching Resources • Live Connections nections.

Cost: $4,879,318. $2,090,446.

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With a letter being circulated by a potential candidate for city office to residents of Miller accusing the city of not following its own ordinances regarding elections, the board of aldermen discussed a number of conflicting ordinances and voted to revise them during their regular meeting Feb. 13.

City Attorney Darlene Parrigon explained to the board that the letter being circulated states that city ordinance requires the mayor to be elected only in even-numbered years. Parrigon said that while there is an ordinance on the books stating that, it conflicts with itself and other ordinances.

The very first section of the ordinance regarding city elections requires that all elections be conducted in compliance with state law. Another ordinance requires that elections for the office of mayor always be for a term of two years,

and that if a vacancy were to occur in the office, an appointment can be made with that individual serving as mayor until the next general municipal election — which according to state law is held the first part of April every year, evenand odd-numbered.

No provision is made in any city ordinance allowing for a mayor to be elected to serve a partial term, as there is for aldermen.

“So, if a vacancy were to occur in the first part of a mayoral term that began in an even[-numbered] year, just like what we had happen, the mayor can run for office in the next April election, as [Mayor] Stacy [Daniels] chose to do,” said Parrigon. “However, the ordinances also require that the mayor run for a two-year term, so whatever we did we would end up in conflict with one of the ordinances on the books.”

“It seems to me, then, ‘Miller Ordinance’ Continued on page 7A

transported to an icebreaker in the Bering Sea, a remote field camp in Antarctica,

Colorado Educator and Greenfield Alumna Embarks on Polar Research Experience in Spring of 2020

Changing or to of ground-breaking research sites in the high Arctic. Experience the excitement the polar the Art,of Feb. 29 regions by reading journals, looking at pictures, watching videos, and

interacting with29 educators and researchers working in the polar regions by asking On Saturday, February questions online and joining PolarConnect live events from the field. at 2 p.m. we will be changing out the artwork in the Gallery Room at the Intermis1 sion PolarTREC educators on their ARCTIC expeditions!

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Going Polar! Sarah Johnson, civic watershed education specialist and founder of Wild Rose Education in Carbondale, Colorado is always looking to explore new landscapes and learn from cutting edge scientists. She will be doing just this by joining the Utqiaġvik Buoy Exercise 2020 led by the University of Washington and the United States Office of Naval Research in the furthest north town in the United States, Utqiaġvik, Alaska for 10 days. The expedition team will be deploying arctic buoys in coordination with the International Arctic Buoy Programme, that maintains a net-

work of drifting buoys in the Arctic Ocean providing meteorological and oceanographic data for real-time operational requirements and research purposes including support to the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and the World Weather Watch (WWW) Programme.

Beginning in early April, Johnson will participate as a research team member (research assistant and public relations officer) during an authentic scientific expedition in the Arctic, joining other educators who will be working in research locations from the Arctic Ocean to Antarctica, as part of a program that allows

educators to experience first-hand what it is like to conduct scientific research in some of the most remote locations on earth.

Johnson is one of 11 educators selected through a nationwide search to participate in PolarTREC, an educational research experience in which K-12 teachers and informal educators participate in polar research, working closely with scientists as a pathway to improving science education.

Through PolarTREC, selected educators will have the rare opportunity to spend one to six weeks working with a research team in the ‘PolarTREC’ Continued on page 7A

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RECORDS

Death Notices

Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.

J. Bob Oldham

John Michael Taylor

J. Bob Oldham, 92, Stockton, Missouri, died Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, followed by funeral services 10 a.m. at the Stockton Christian Church with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Bland-Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton, Missouri.

Janice Sue Greiner

Janice Sue Greiner, age 78, of Marionville, Missouri, died Friday, February 14, 2020, at her home.

A funeral service was held Monday, February 17, 2020, at the Williams Funeral Home in Marionville. Burial followed in the Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.

Online condolences may be shared at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeMo.com.

Joseph Charles Manetzke

Joseph Charles Manetzke, age 96, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

A graveside service, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, Missouri, was held Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Sunset Cemetery in Pacific, Missouri.

LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR To the Citizens of Miller,

Your town has an ordinance (Section 105.020) for the Mayor’s election to be held on even numbered years which is this year.

The mayor and the city attorney do not agree with this ordinance or state statutes, thus not allowing me to file for the mayor’s position.

They say there is no mayor’s position available.

The mayor was appointed in 2018 to fill out an illegal term. She had to run in 2019 to finish out that term. She says she was elected in 2019 for a two-year term which is not correct as the ordinance says the

John Michael Taylor, age 68, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, formerly of Springfield, Missouri, died Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon.

A graveside service, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Jerry Dale Wood

Jerry Dale Wood, age 85, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, Missouri.

A funeral service, under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, was held Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. Burial followed at the Goss Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made payable to the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon, Emergency Services for Children of Mt. Vernon or the Ozark Nursing and Care Center for their activity fund, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

mayor position is to be filled in even number years.

Therefore, the mayor position should be from April 2020 to April 2022.

I filed for Mayor and completed all the paperwork and filing fees.

They then took it upon themselves to use my paperwork to file my name for alderman.

I think if you are going to be in a city or county office you should be aware of the rules from the state as well as the county and city. These rules should be obeyed by everyone without excuse.

Garry Baker Miller

Dear Editor,

As a former Dade County Clerk, and now a concerned citizen, I would like to express my concerns about the recently approved 2020

Dade County budget.

This year, overall spending is projected to increase almost $1,300,000, creating a one year budget deficit of $795,000.

Over the last 20 years, Dade County has increased its reserves from $300,000 to over $2,200,000. This strengthening of the finances has occurred as a result of strong leadership and tough decisions by those leaders.

At the current rate of spending, the county will be totally broke in less than three years.

I would like to point out that presiding commissioner, Randy Daniel, has answered every phone call and devoted more time and energy into his responsibilities than any commissioner in my recollection.

Concerned citizen, Larry W. McGuire Greenfield

Area Student Earns Spot on Fall 2019 Semester Dean’s List at UCM Casey J. Short, Greenfield has earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri Dean’s List.

Each semester, the

Dean’s List is divided into two parts. The first list includes the names of students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point

average, and the second list includes the names of students who attained a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99.

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Glee Ann (Griffin) Huchteman Leblanc Glee Ann (Griffin) Huchteman Leblanc, age 81, of Bolivar, Missouri, was welcomed home to be with her Lord Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Glee was born August 11, 1938 to Lloyd (Bill) and Ruby (Crane) Griffin in Polk County, Missouri. She grew up in Bona, Missouri, where she attended elementary school and then finished her education at Dadeville where she graduated and met her husband Donald Keith Huchteman. Don preceded Glee in death on April 17, 2011 after 53 years together.

Glee retired from the Dadeville Post Office where she worked as the postmaster for 25 years.

She served the United States Postal Service for a total of 32 years.

Glee and Don attended the Dadeville Baptist Church for many years where Glee loved serving and cooking for the many church gatherings. Glee enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities. She also enjoyed fishing, playing Rook with friends and

entertaining her family for the holidays. Later in life, Glee married Leo Leblanc in 2014 who also preceded her in death after five years together.

Preceding Glee in death were her parents, Bill and Ruby Griffin; her husband, Donald Huchteman; and her husband, Leo Leblanc.

Survivors include her brother, Gary Griffin and wife, Jan, of Bona, Missouri; four children: Daryl Huchteman and wife, Lois of Columbia, Missouri; Cheryl Polodna and husband, Dan of Bolivar, Missouri; Kris Huchteman and wife, Sarah of Bolivar, Missouri; and Brian Huchteman and wife, Jennifer of Dadeville, Missouri; seven grandchildren: Corey Huchteman, Brittney Davis, Erin Davis, Natalie Cartwright, Matthew Huchteman, Drayton Huchteman and Kayden Huchteman; one step-daughter, Lorraine Glass and husband, Curt; eight step-grandchildren: Jared Ingalls, Jason Ingalls, Gavin Nesmith, Nolan Nesmith, Maddux Nesmith, Lee Venning, Jeffrey Ven-

ning and Samuel Glass; three great-grandchildren: Maximus Ingalls, Alexander Ingalls and Huntlee Gerling; and a host of many wonderful nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the Dadeville Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Dadeville Masonic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dadeville Masonic Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com.

Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

William ‘Jack’ McKinley William Jackson “Jack” McKinley, age 83 years and 11 months, was born March 6, 1936 in Springfield, Missouri to William Harold and Alma (Wilson) McKinley. He entered the Kingdom of Heaven, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Jack grew up in Greenfield, Missouri and attended school there, graduating in 1954. He was a lifelong member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. He attended college for a year and then joined the Army, attending basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, training as a mechanic at Fort Benning, Georgia. His first duty station was at Fort Riley, Kansas, but his orders were changed three weeks later, which would send him to Fort William Davis in the Panama Canal Zone.

He married Patricia Allene Wastall before shipping out and his new bride joined him in Panama three months later. Their first child, Lilma Kaye, was born in 1957 while they were in Panama. Jack served two years in active duty and four years in the reserve.

Jack and Pat returned to Greenfield from Panama and began farming. In 1959, their second child, William Jackson McKinley, Jr., was born.

While still farming, Jack became a small business owner, purchasing the

Greenfield Laundry and Car Wash, which he ran until 2002 when he retired.

He was an avid collector of arrowheads, often combing creek beds or newly plowed fields for these historical treasures.

He was one of the original Buffalo Days grill masters, and was once crowned Buffalo Days King. He also served as the Buffalo Days Grand Marshal, driving his 1956 replica Shay Model A in the parade.

He loved gardening, playing cards with friends and family, woodworking, fishing, and camping. He and Pat traveled to McAllen, Texas for 16 years to enjoy the warmth during the winters. His reputation for cooking shrimp and fish for the family was unmatched.

Jack was predeceased by his parents and his brother-in-law, Howard O. Wilson. He is survived by the love of his life, Pat, with whom he enjoyed laughter, fun, and adventures for 63 years; his daughter, Kaye Shorter (Mike) of Lockwood; his son, Bill McKinley (Nicole) of College Station, Texas; three granddaughters: Cassie Taylor (Brad) of Greenfield; Shauna Romine (Daniel) of Springfield; Elissa McKinley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; four grandsons: Logan McKinley of College Station, Texas; Christian McKinley of Mil-

waukee, Wisconsin; Brad Shorter (Alicia) of Carl Junction; Chris Shorter (Robin) of Springfield; 12 great-grandchildren: Hali, Brayden, Izaac, Jackson, Brody, Maddox, Bryndle, Mason, Bristol, Brooks, Emmy, and Brice. He is also survived by his sister, Jean McKinley Wilson of Springfield, other nieces, nephews, family and friends, including many friends at the McAllen Mobile Home Park.

The family of Jack McKinley is humbled by the outpouring of love and support by their friends and family.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Greenfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Convoy of Hope or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

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COMMUNITY From Debby Wallen Simmons Bank Manager

The family of Melvin Eggerman would be honored if you could join us to extend birthday wishes to him on this special 90th birthday.

An Open House is planned for Saturday, March 7, from 2-4 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church’s Meeting Room in Lockwood.

Join them for a great afternoon, but no gifts, please.

Weekly meetings are every Monday: from 7-8 p.m.

These are open meetings and all are welcome. Every Thursday, from 7-8 p.m. is the women only meeting.

All meetings take place at First Christian Church, 409 College Street, Greenfield, Missouri, across from the high school. For more information call: 417-535-6032.

Dade County OATS Transit Schedule

To schedule a ride in Dade County, call the Springfield OATS Transit Office at 417887-9272 or 800-770-6287.

• To Springfield: first Monday each month

• To Bolivar: third Monday each month • To Greenfield/Lockwood: first, third, fourth Thursdays each month • To Lamar: second Thursday each month

OATS Transit will be closed and most regular routes will not run on Monday, February 17 for Presidents’ Day. OATS Transit provides transportation for the rural general public, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Fares may apply.

For more information about how to ride, please visit www.oatstransit.org, and click on the Bus Schedules tab to see the schedule and fares for each county.

Greenfield TOPS Meetings

TOPS MO No. 0672, Greenfield, holds weekly meetings at St. Patrick Catholic Church on State Highway H, Greenfield.

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 chapter meets at 4-6 p.m.

Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Renae Brown, 417-860-4769 or Sandra Lowrance, 417-682-1973.

Isaiah Stephen, a junior at Greenfield High School received the December Student of the month.

Students are chosen by school faculty based on academic achievement and behavioral characteristics in classroom and hallway. Simmons Bank will honor one high school student per month.

As well as being recognized for their success in

Breastfeeding Moms’ Program, 4th Wednesdays

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Stephen – Simmons December Student of the Month

90th Birthday Open House

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school, one lucky student will receive a laptop at the end of the school year.

The laptop will be awarded by a random drawing of this school year’s students of the month.

Isaiah is the son of Billy and Jessica Stephen.

Congratulations, Isaiah, from Simmons Bank.

Pictured are Isaiah Stephen and Debbby Wallen. (Submitted photo)

Calendar of Events

The program is being held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Live Well Health and Fitness Center, 409 W. Water Street, Greenfield. It starts at 10 a.m. with a breastfeeding class and giveaways, followed at 10:30 a.m. with the Breastfeeding Support Group Walk in the gym on the walking trail (bring strollers). There will be snacks and giveaways.

2nd Saturday American Legion Breakfast

The Roy E. Carr Post No. 372 of the American Legion hosts their monthly breakfast on the second Saturday of each month beginning from 7-9:30 a.m. The breakfast is held in the American Legion building on Locust Street in Lockwood and includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits gravy, coffee and juice for $5 per plate.

Prairie State Parks Hosts Nature Bingo the 4th Saturday of the Month

Join Prairie State Park staff for Nature Bingo at 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of the months of February, March, April and May. Instead of typical “bingo,” participants spell out “nature” and categories include birds, plants and fungi, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, fish and invertebrate animals.

Nature Bingo showcases Missouri plants and wildlife. Instead of numbers and letters being called, a description or fact about an animal or plant/fungi is provided and participants guess what is being described. When a participant gets a column or row filled in, they win a prize.

Saturday event dates include Feb. 22, March 28, April 25 and May 23.

Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines in southwest Missouri. For more infor-

Jammers Music and Dancing at Sunshine Center

Every Monday is Jammers Session of music and dancing at the Sunshine Center in Ash Grove from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunshine Center is located at 310 N. Perryman Avenue.

mation about the event, call the park at 417-843-6711.

For more information on Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, visit the web at mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Avilla School Carnival, Feb.21

The Avilla School is hosting a fund raising carnival/chili supper/silent auction Friday, February 21, starting at 5:30 p.m.

This is to help raise funds for the PTO. There will be kid games, good food, great music, and wonderful fellowship. Admission is $5 for all you play or $10 for a meal with all you can play or $8 for just an adult meal. A $30 family pack is available for two adults and two kids meals/all you can play with additional bands for $5. Kids under three are free. For more information, email avillapto@yahoo.com.

41st Bolivar Polar Bear Run, Feb. 22

Runners are invited to Bolivar’s 41st annual Polar Bear Run. The event is the longest standing continuous road race in southwest Missouri. The race, which features both a 10k and 5k run, starts at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. at the Southwest Baptist University Student Union in Bolivar. Registration is now open at ActNowRacing.com.

The entry fee for the 10k is $40 pre-registration or $45 on the day of the race and the 5k is $30 pre-registration or $35 on the day of the race.

The Bolivar Running Club is hosting the race and the event sponsor is The Marketing Bunch. The race’s proceeds will benefit the Bolivar High School Cross Country program.

For more questions you can contact Ron Bandy at rbandy@bolivarschools.org or by calling 417-343-8687.

War on Saturday, February 22 at the Golden City Park building. Competitors are asked to bring three dozen cupcakes. After judging, one dozen cupcakes from each baker will be auctioned off and the remaining to be sold individually.

Prizes for most creative in taste and/or decorating, tastiest and prettiest will be awarded. Contact Jennifer Nelson at 417-262-2036 or Facebook Small Town Feline Friends to register or for more information.

CBCO Blood Drive Stockton, Feb. 25

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is hosting a blood drive at Stockton High School, 906 South Street, on Tuesday, February 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is an emergency need at this time for type O negative blood donors. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit CBCO website at www.cbco.org, or call toll-free 1-800-280-5337.

Thank you for giving life to your community.

Lockwood Library Story Time, Feb. 25

The February 25 Story Time at the Lockwood Library will feature a Comfort Dog courtesy of Friends For Animals. Story Time starts at 10 a.m.

Lockwood Parents as Teachers invite families to Dr. Suess Family Game Night on Friday, February 28, 4 – 7 p.m. at the Meinert Community Center. Go 4 miles south of Lockwood on Hwy 97 to S&H, turn right on Hwy A, go 2 miles then turn north on Dade 51.

Community center is 1/3 mile north on the left side of the road. Snacks will be provided and each family will receive a free Dr. Suess book. Lockwood Parents as Teachers thank Thrivent Financial for helping to sponsor this event.

Bunco at the Lockwood Library, Feb. 29

Bunco at the Lockwood Library is set for Saturday, February 29, 2-5 p.m.

Changing of the Art, Feb. 29

On Saturday, February 29 at 2 p.m. we will be changing out the artwork in the Gallery Room at the Intermission Cafe. Please bring your work ready to hang with title, medium (and price if you want to sell it.)

If you currently have artwork on display, plan to pick it up then - or we can store it for you until you can come and get it. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Myers.

Come Paint With Us, March 4

On Wednesday, March

4 at 6:30 p.m. we will be painting at the Intermission Cafe. The cost is $20 per person and we will be doing a painting of a magical fairy. If you need more information or to see the image prior to the event, check out our Facebook Page: Turnback Community Artist Association. You can also sign up on the list at the Cafe.

Dade County Economic Development 101 Summit, March 4

The Dade County Economic Development 101 Summit will be Wednesday, March 4, at the Greenfield Opera House. There will be donuts, coffee and juice at 7:30 a.m. Program starts at 8 a.m. with speakers from Missouri Department of Economic Development; O’Brian & Associates, a community visioning workforce and economic development firm from Joplin, Missouri; and others. Program will last till 11 a.m. All Dade County citizens, business owners, city and villages office holders, school board members are invited to attend this FREE event.

Event is sponsored by Dade County Commission; cities of Lockwood, Greenfield; and the chambers of commerce of Greenfield and Lockwood. This the first step to get Dade County growing. For more information or questions, contact Bob Jackson, O’Brian Associates, at 417-860-6656 or email to johncoffeecsa@ gmail.com.

February 28 & 29, 2020

Ozark Empire Fair Grounds | 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield

BULL BLAST

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Cupcake War in Golden City, Feb. 22

Small Town Feline Friends is hosting Cupcake

Family Game Night, Feb. 28

Kids 12 and under FREE Friday night with paid adult!

Advanced tickets $15 –

a portion of all advanced ticket sales will go to

Ozarks Honor Flight!

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.STUBWIRE.COM High Point Rodeo Productions

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Thank you for your generous contribution in supporting the schools within our region!

Gina Langston, Editor 417.637.2712 | editor@greenfieldvedette.com

Senator Bill White, District 32 201 W Capitol Ave., Rm. 431 Jefferson City, MO 65101 573.751.2173 Bill.White@senate.mo.gov

Rep. Ann Kelley, 127th District 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 102-BB Jefferson City, MO 65101 573.751.2165 Ann.Kelley@house.mo.gov

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NEWS

O’Neal Named Simmons Bank Student of the Month for January

From Debby Wallen Simmons Bank Manager

Jimmy O’Neal, a freshman at Greenfield High School, was recognized as January student of the month at the second quarter awards assembly.

Students of the month are chosen by school faculty based on academic achievement and behavioral characteristics in the classroom and hallway.

Simmons Bank will honor one high school student per month. As well as being recognized for their success in school, one lucky student will receive a laptop at the end of the school year. The laptop will be awarded by a random drawing of this school year’s students of the month recipients.

Jimmy is the son of Jimmy, Sr. and Tresa O’Neal.

Congratulations, Jimmy, from Simmons Bank.

Bo’s Garage Opens In Greenfield

By Bob Jackson Reporter

Bo Byers, a native of Miller, Missouri, who now lives in Greenfield, has opened Bo’s Garage in the former Ric Harding Body Shop on Highways U.S. 160 and Mo. 39, next to O’Reilly Auto Supply.

Byers has 21 years of experience in auto and truck mechanics. The firm will do general auto, truck repair and is open Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Byers is dedicated

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21 Practical Nursing Students Graduate from Bolivar Technical College

The faculty and staff at Bolivar Technical College are proud to announce the Practical Nursing (LPN) Class of 2019. After successfully passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) within the next few months and earning licensure from the Missouri State Board of Nursing, these graduates will begin working under the title of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at clinics, hospitals and other healthcare settings. Of the students that have tested, 100 percent have passed the NCLEX-PN exam that they must take to earn licensure.

The LPN program at BTC is an immersive one year program that

tests students in their skills and knowledge in nursing. During their three semesters in the program, students are challenged to practice their skills in a variety of settings. They learn skills under faculty supervision while being recorded in the BTC Skills & Simulation Center.

Once their simulations were completed, students were able to watch their performance with instructor feedback to learn from the scenario. Students also spent over 400 hours in hospitals and other clinical settings providing care for real patients. Their time in clinicals is a great learning experience and an opportunity to work with

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Megan Lundy, 8th grade, from Greenfield junior high school, was chosen to display her painting in the Missouri State Senator’s hallway in the state capitol building in Jefferson City. Megan represents Ed Emery’s district and will travel to the capital on March 16th for a reception and awards ceremony.

Project managers, engineers and other Missouri Department of Transportation staffers met with residents of Dade County and other concerned parties Feb. 11 regarding the proposed closure of two bridges on U.S. Highway 160 this summer. The meeting was held in the Greenfield Junior High School cafeteria.

In addition to the MoDOT staff and members of the community at large, other in attendance included Dade County Presiding Commissioner Randy Daniel, County Sheriff Max Huffman, and Greenfield Mayor Dave Engroff.

The two bridges in question span Turnback Creek and Lynne Branch Arm of Stockton Lake. Both were built circa 1967, and have surpassed their designed lifespan — with about 1,000 vehicles crossing each daily, they require constant repairs

to remain open.

The plan for the project is for both bridges to be closed at the same time so both will be rebuilt simultaneously; it was incorrectly announced earlier that only one would closed at a time. The total cost for the project is estimated to be $2.5 million, with the earliest start date being July 2020.

Among the major concerns expressed by those attending the event was the route of the proposed detour, State Highway O. That narrow, two-lane road has a number of steep grades and a couple of 90-degree turns that would make it difficult for truck traffic to navigate.

Rachel Lewandowski,

Calendar of Events

Dade County Library Story Hour will be Friday, March 6, from 10 - 11 a.m. They will be celebrating Dr. Suess’s birthday and Read Across America week! Wear your PJs and join them for some fun!

There will be stories and crafts for ages 2-6, and goodie bags for each child to take home. The Dade County Library is located at 209 S. Main Street, Greenfield, Missouri. The staff are looking forward to seeing you there.

CMH Lunch and Learn March 6

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) will host a free Lunch and Learn seminar on long-term care Friday, March 6, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the CMH Community Rooms located at 1500

Perry of Ash Grove, Lynzie Ross of Springfield, Letisha Schwartz of Warsaw, Misty Schwartz of Warsaw, Daryl Smith of Walnut Grove and Meagan Stacey of Strafford.

The next Practical Nursing (LPN) program begins in January 2021 and applications are now being accepted. If you would like more information on the upcoming programs at BTC, including Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Certified Medication Technician (CMT), Medical Assistant (MA), Practical Nursing (LPN), RN Bridge or Professional Nursing (RN), visit www. bolivarcollege.edu .

MoDOT Holds Open House Regarding U.S. 160 Bridge Closures Planned for Summer 2020

Lundy Displays Art in State Senator Hallway

Dade County Library Story Hour, March 6

local healthcare facilities; nearly 100% of the class of 2019 had a job secured before they completed their program.

The graduates include: Shanisha Alexander of Los Angeles, California, Tori Beasley of Everton, Jessica Beaty of Springfield, Ann Benson of Springfield, Aaliyah Buckley of Springfield, Kim Burnette of Springfield, Autumn Buttry of Bolivar, Heather Coquillete of El Dorado Springs, Darian Curtis of Bolivar, W.F. of Bolivar, Ashley Jones of Buffalo, Tiffany Jones of Ozark, Jessica Majors of Highlandville, Veronica Mann of Bolivar, Amanda Nimmo of Buffalo, Melissa

N. Oakland, Bolivar. Information will be presented

by Kevin Costello, CMH Foundation long-term care engagement coordinator. Costello received a Bachelor of Science degree in gerontology from Missouri State University and has more than 30 years of long-term care experience in southwest Missouri. He will discuss CMH longterm care services, costs and coverages, the admission process and commonly asked questions. A light lunch will be served and reservations are requested.

For more information, call the CMH Information Center at 417-328-6010 or register online at https://conta. cc/2tpJbau.

Open Mic Night, March 14

Greenfield Opera House open mic nights start Saturday, March 14.

FFA Donkey Basketball March 17

Donkey basketball will be held at the Greenfield High School Gymnasium on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. with the FFA Boosters hosting a chili supper at 5:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This should be a great event for the whole family. First game will pit GHS staff against GHS FFA Blue and the second game will have celebrities/alumni against GHS FFA Gold.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $12 at the door, preschoolers are free.

Immanuel Lutheran Fish-nBids, March 21

The 10th Annual Immanuel Lutheran Fish-n-Bids fish fry and fundraising auction will be held on Saturday, March 21, begin-

ning at 5 p.m. in the Immanuel Family Life Center in Lockwood. The cost of the fish fry dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children (12 & under). The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. and a silent auction will be held throughout the night.

Many great items will be up for bid. All proceeds go to Immanuel Lutheran School, being used for scholarships, technology and school improvements.

We hope you’ll join us for another fun evening of food and fellowship!

Watch for info at fishnbids. com.

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a school bus driver, expressed concerns about the conditions of the road and the width of the road, as well as the two sharp turns, which are signed as 10 mph and 25 mph curves.

“Somebody that doesn’t know that road isn’t going to know how to take those turns, especially in a semi[truck],” said Lewandowski.

While speaking to Lewandowski, Orren Ricketts, an engineer with MoDOT, said that department staff had done several drive-throughs of Highway O, but that they would be taking another look at it.

After the meeting,

MoDOT’s Kristi Bachman, the project manager, said that she was pleased with the turnout at the open house.

“We got quite a lot of good information and comments at the meeting,” said Bachman. “We’re looking at ways to improve the detour along Route O, including beefing up signage and warnings about the sharp turns.”

Bachman said that there will be message boards put in place at both ends of the detour to make announcements if incidents should occur along Highway O, and that through truck traffic will be encouraged to take Interstate 44 or other alternate routes if possible.

“I came away feeling there is an understanding that this project needs to be done,” said Bachman. “We thank the community for expressing their concerns, and we will definitely be monitoring Route O during this project.”

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CMH Clinic Has Been Serving Dade County Area For Almost 20 Years

By James McNary Articles Editor

Based out of Bolivar, Citizens Memorial Hospital also operates a network of clinics in surrounding communities, including a location in Greenfield.

“Citizens Memorial Hospital has been a committed partner to Dade County communities for nearly 20 years,” said Tamera HeitzPeek, CMH director of marketing. “CMH offers family medicine care, behavioral health services, therapy services, home health and hospice, and community outreach programs.”

Known officially as the Dade County Family Medical Center, the facility is staffed by board certified family medicine physician

The CMH Dade County Family Medical Center staff includes, from left, Richard Boyd, M.S., psychologist; Malcolm B. Oliver, M.D., family medicine physician; and Teresa Johnson, NP-C, nurse practitioner. (Photo courtesy Citizens Memorial Hospital)

Dr. Malcolm Oliver and family nurse practitioner Teresa Johnson “[They] can treat patients of all ages, from newborn care through geriatric

care,” said Heitz-Peek.

“They practice the full scope of family medicine, women’s health, office orthopedics, dermatologic procedures and nursing

home care.”

CMH has made convenient access to healthcare a goal, with same-day appointments availalble and walk-in hours from 9-11 a.m. at the Greenfield clinic.

The Dade County Family Medical Center also offers behavioral health services from psychologist Richard Boyd. Boyd specializes in individual, family and group therapy treating mood disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, personality disorders and anger issues.

In the same building as the Dade County Family Medical Center is the Greenfield Rehabilitation Clinic. This facility offers physical, occupational and

speech therapy services.

“The physical therapy program specializes in treating those who have become weak or immobile due to illness, injury, pain, loss of coordination, strength, motion or function, and provides services that include custom orthotics, functional movement assessments and manual and lymphedema therapy,” said Heitz-Peek. ”The occupational therapy program teaches patients to use mechanical aids to perform many of the routine activities of life such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Therapists take into account each patient’s environment, making modifications as necessary to benefit the

patient’s independence.”

Speech therapy is also available through CMH, and involves helping patients with speech, language comprehension and expression, memory, orientation, thought organization, voice and alternate nonspeech communication.

Therapists also work with patients that have disorders affecting swallowing teaching them to focus on safe, oral nutritional intake.

Home hospice care is also available to residents of Dade County through the affiliated Citizens Memorial Healthcare Foundation. Hospice care ‘CMH Dade County’ Continued on page 6A

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The CMH Dade County Family Medical Center is located at 105 N. Grand Ave. (U.S. 160/Mo. 39) in Greenfield, just north of Greenfield Pharmacy.

(Photo courtesy Citizens Memorial Hospital)

is designed to manage pain and other symptoms of disease when a cure is no longer sought by the patient.

“The program seeks to enable patients to live an alert, pain-free life so their final months and weeks are peaceful and dignified,” said Heitz-Peek.

Hospice care is intended for individuals who have an illness that will most likely end their life within six months. It provides not only medical and nursing care, but also emotional, spiritual and bereavement support for the patient and family.

“Recognizing dying as a normal part of life, CMH Hospice emphasizes the quality of life rather than the length of life, and is sensitive to the desires and

concerns of the patient and encourages patient and family participation in care decisions,” said Heitz-Peek.

With community involvement and engagement central to the mission of CMH, Heitz-Peek said that CMH provides annual school health expos and free, hands-only CPR training in the Dadeville, Everton, Greenfield and Lockwood school systems.

Partnerships with area school nurses and the Dade County Health Department help connect these health care services with those residents needing them most.

“Citizens Memorial Hospital is committed to providing exceptional health care services to residents in Dade and surrounding counties,” said Heitz-Peek.

The January Student Leaders at Walnut Grove Elementary are: Front (l-r) – 2nd grade, Arnall: Jayden McKnight and Mi-sha Adams; 2nd grade, Woody: Jackson Creed and Kanton Bolin; kindergarten: Emmett Anderson and Micah Anderson. Back – 4th grade: Wyatt Sartin and Kolton Adams; 3rd grade: Ashlyn Spurlock and Easton Palmer; 1st grade: Madi Paradee and Ayden Renteria. Not pictured – 5th grade: Kaden Albert and Laramie Zibell. (Photo submitted by Cathy Kelley/ Walnut Grove Elementary)

Live Well Center Names Cooper Greenfield High School January Student of the Month From Rochelle Renkoski Trainer, Live Well Center

Greetings from the Live Well Health & Fitness Center! It’s that time again to announce our Student of the Month. We’re giving our winner a free month’s membership and also giving a Fitbit at the end of the school year! If the winner uses their membership 8 times in their free month, they will be entered in the drawing for a Fitbit.

The guidelines we have for these students

are the following: Must be respectful to peers and teachers, honest, compassionate, demonstrate leadership, be a diligent student, a positive role model, show consideration to others, show school spirit and community involvement.

The school system nominates which student wins our prize and with that being said our winner for the month of January is….

Phillip Cooper!

Congratulations Phillip, we are very proud of you!

Live Well Center January Student of the Month Phillip Cooper and Greenfield teacher Micheal Gandy following the presentation of Cooper’s certificate. (Photo submitted)

Lockwood Optimist Club Names Lockwood Optimist Club Names LE/MS Students of the Month LHS Students of the Month From Lockwood Optimist Club

From Lockwood Optimist Club

Lockwood Elementary & Middle School Students of the Month for March are Tatum Abbiatti, Brooks Ogden, Hadley Abbiatti, Blake Flores, Bryson Brown, and Amelieya Cerrone.

These students were chosen by the school’s administration and faculty based on their demonstration of excellent character and attitude in their commitments to academic achievement, extra-curricular engagement, and community service.

Thank you to Beardies Kustom and Collision, January’s business sponsor.

The Lockwood High School Students of the Month for January are Olivia Hutto and Dusty Timmons.

The students were chosen by the school’s administration and faculty based on their demonstration of excellent character and attitude in their commitments to academic achievement, extra-curricular engagement, and community service.

We would like to thank Dade County Christian Center, our sponsor for the month of January.

In honor of the students’ outstanding performance, they have been awarded with $10

In honor of the student’s outstanding performance they have been awarded with $10 and a certificate docu-

menting their achievement.

Congratulations students!

Former GC MFA Grocery, Food Fair Demolished

Above left: All that remains is an empty lot and some rubble of the building that served for decades as Golden City’s grocery store. After sitting vacant for several years, property owner Produce Exchange made the decision for the building to be demolished. Above right: also demolished last week was the former Six-10 convenience store on C Street (U.S. 160), that has been vacant for the better part of 20 years.

(Photos by James McNary)

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The brick facility that long served as the Golden City area’s grocery store was demolished the week of Feb. 10-14.

Originally built to house the operations of an expanding Produce Exchange, in the late 1930s-early 1940s, the building remained under the ownership of the MFAaffiliated local exchange even after the construction of the new farm supply facility immediate to the rear of the old facility.

A large portion of

the facility came to be dedicated to the exchange’s MFA Grocery operations, and remained a grocery store even after MFA completely exited grocery business by the early 1980s.

The Produce Exchange continued to lease the grocery facility to a series of operations including Vern’s Food Fair, Golden City Food Fair, Golden City Market and finally Golden City Grocery.

The building had been sitting vacant for the last several years following the closure of the last grocery operator.

The Produce Exchange

remains in business with the modern farm supply store and a fertilizer plant west of town, however Golden City has been without a full-line grocery store since the closure of Golden City Grocery.

The Dollar General store has a limited selection of groceries, and Muncy’s in Lockwood is about 8 miles to the east. The only full-line grocery store remaining in all of Barton County is the grocery side of the Walmart Supercenter in Lamar.

Also demolished this week was the former Six10 convenience store on C

Street (U.S. Highway 160).

The Six-10 stores were a seven-store chain operated

by Fortner Oil Company out of Jasper, long selling Amoco-branded fuels. It became a Fastrip/Conoco store following the 1994 acquisition of the Fortner stores by Grace Energy Corporation of Carthage, and was last operated under local ownership as a Sinclair station, still using the Fastrip name. The store never recovered following a violent domestic incident that took place on the premises, and the facility had been sitting vacant for over a decade.

and a certificate documenting their achievement.

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Happenings at the Lockwood Library

Back row - Pryor Warren, Maria Schnelle, Brice Taylor, Tanner Anderson, and Clara Schnelle. Front row - Kinley Pennington, Brookelyn Obert, Baleigh Leeper, and Jaxon Riley.

From Phyllis Hagerman

Remember February 29!

That Saturday from 2 until 5 p.m is Bunco for the Summer Reading Program! Players will congregate at Pink Infusion for fun and PRIZES! Said prizes will include:

A Beautiful floral arrangement from Wisteria House.

One Free oil change (up to 6 qts) from West Automotive.

Delicious Chocolate from Askinosie Chocolate in Springfield.

One Free pedicure from Jacey’s.

A $25.00 gift card from the Lockwood MFA.

This is all possible due to the generosity of Thrivent and our local businesses. We will have seven drawings for the raffle and three prize drawings for Bunco winners. Free childcare will be provided by the Library if you

Miller Ordinance that we have a conflict in our ordinance book and need to do what we can to fix it,” said Alderman Marlyn Johnson.

When an election is held, the ballot language given to voters is usually taken as the final word in what voters decided. As Miller voters approved the election of Daniels to the office of mayor in a legally conducted election, with ballot language stating that the election was for a term of two years, Parrigon said it was highly unlikely the election result would overturned, despite the claims in the circulating letter that the election was “illegal.”

“I’ve never heard of any case like this where a judge would entertain a filing such as this, let alone overturn an election, especially so long after the fact,” said Paragon.

“These days, every kid that goes to school hears, ‘I’m gonna sue you if you don’t do what I want you to do,’” said Alderman Phillip Bowers. “It’s just bullying, is what it is.”

Following the first and second readings of a revised ordinance removing the “even-numbered

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We also want to thank those who have already checked out our Giving Tree and contributed to the 2020 Summer Reading Program! There are still lots of “leaves” to choose from, so stop in any time.

We are sorry to say that the comfort dog we expected to visit for Story Time on February 25 is unavailable. But we hope to have someone to talk

about pets and safety. He plans to bring at least one live example, so be prepared!

The individual whose name appears at the bottom of the circulating letter was not in attendance at the meeting, though he did accuse city staff of taking it upon themselves to sign him up to run for alderman rather instead of mayor. City Clerk Denise Robertson denied that was the case.

“This individual was the last one to file on the last day candidates could file, right before the deadline,” said Robertson. “I processed the paperwork and didn’t notice that he had filled it out wanting to run for ‘mayor’ rather than ‘alderman.’”

Robertson said upon noticing the oversight, she contacted the Lawrence County Clerk’s office to see what she could do, and was advised the individual could either be refunded his filing fee or could opt to run for alderman, as those were the seats for which the city was conducting an election, and then run for mayor in the next election.

“So I called [the individual] and said that he could

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either have his fee refunded, or he could decide to run for alderman and run for mayor next year,” said Robertson. “That’s what he decided to do; I didn’t take it upon myself to change anything.”

In other business, the board: Heard regular ment reports.

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Approved an ordinance authorizing a $25 service charge on returned checks.

Further discussed the condition of a deteriorating downtown building and what next steps to take.

Discussed the upgrade or purchase of an inexpensive computer for fire department use, keeping in mind that the city department may be disbanded if the city is annexed into the Miller Rural Fire Protection District as is being discussed.

Approved the moving of accounts receivable for trash service to line in the general fund as suggested by the city’s auditors.

Discussed cleaning of the American and Missouri state flags in the meeting facility.

The Miller Lions Club recently donated $500 to the Miller High School Military Honor Committee to aid in sponsoring an individual to be a guide on an Honor Flight. Pictured above is Miller senior Garrett Rollett and Barry Ruark with the Miller Lions. (Submitted photo)

LE/MS Spelling Bee Winners

We were so glad to have so many Story Time kids do Valentines with us! The wonderful Mrs. Amy with Parents as Teachers always plans the most fun activities. The kids made a “love you lots” craft, listened to a couple of stories, exchanged Valentines with all their friends, and then enjoyed a sweetheart of a treat.

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years” clause, the board voted 4-0 to approve the changes.

Miller Lions Donate $500 Toward Honor Flight

Approved a new annual contract with Home Computer Repair.

Discussed allowing residents to bring brush to the curb for the city crew to pick up at their convenience. Per the instruction of the state auditor, the city crew is not to enter private property to assist in clearing brush.

Approved an ordinance officially setting the trash service charges at $12.75 per cart, as part of the ongoing ordinance book updating process.

Approved an ordinance moving the municipal court to the county, as the city clerk can no longer serve as municipal court clerk.

Approved the advertising of a full-time position with the city crew, and discussed the need for succession planning in the public works department.

Discussed the contract under discussion with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for the providing of law enforcement services to the city of Miller.

A portion of the meeting was also held in closed session.

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Lockwood elementary/middle school held their annual school wide spelling bee. The winner was 6th grade Kale Rader and runner up was 4th grader Elizabeth Baugh. Kale will represent Lockwood at the Joplin Globe spelling bee in March. (Submitted photo)

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of State’s Office in Jefferson City. Offices open in 2020 are Governor, Lt Governor, attorney general, treasurer and secretary of state.

Two area state senate seats will be up in the 29th district which includes Lawrence County’s Dave Sater termed and 31th district Barton County’s Ed Emery termed.

All area Missouri State Representatives positions will be chosen for a two-year term.

127th district: Ann Kelley who represents Barton, Dade, portions of Jasper and Cedar.

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128th district: Mike Stephens of Polk and part of Cedar County.

157th district: Lawrence County’s Mike Moon, who cannot re-run for his current office due to term limits.

130th district: Western Greene County’s Jeff Messenger, who cannot re-run for his current office due to term limits.

Federal offices include President, Vice President, 4th district Congress Vicki Hartzler and 7th district Congress Billy Long.

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Dadeville Café Gets Makeover

Lockwood Aldermen Discuss New Maintenance Building, Electricity

By James McNary Articles Editor

The Lockwood Board of Aldermen discussed how to proceed with the construction of new city maintenance building and an updated five-year contract with Liberty Utilities-Empire District Electric for the purchase of wholesale electricity during their Feb. 10 meeting. The official results of the special election held the week before were also presented to the board for their for formal acceptance.

From Stephen Buus

The Dadeville Café re-opened Wednesday, Feb. 12 after undergoing a two-and-a-half day makeover.

Shortly after the eatery just off Highway 245 closed Sunday, Feb. 9, owner Angie Lovett and her crew got busy remodeling the building’s interior. The new look features black and white booth seats and walls lined with old lumber, resulting in the café having more of a cabin-like feel.

band is a builder so when he builds houses, people do stuff and get new ideas. He saw some other people doing it and liked it.”

Lovett said this was the first remodel in seven or

eight years. She and her family have run the café for 14 years.

“We had just got to thinking it had been long enough and we were ready for a facelift,” Lovett said.

Former legislator and lobbyist Bob Jackson approached the board at the beginning of the meeting with the proposal for a “Dade County Economic Summit” to be organized

by O’Brian & Assoc. out of Joplin. This is the same proposal earlier made to and approved by the aldermen of the city of Greenfield. The Lockwood board similarly approved, with $500 pledged to support the effort.

Adam Greek of Liberty Utilities was present to give the board an update on regulatory filings regarding the pricing formula used to determine the rates paid by Lockwood for wholesale electric pur-

“We had been out to other places and seen some stuff we liked,” Lovett said. “My hus-

Valentine Day Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church

chases from Liberty subsidiary Empire District Electric. Greek said the current proposal is basically just a five-year extension of the current agreement, with the expectation of a coming reduction in the cost of fuels slightly offset by an increase in rates, especially if the wind generation projects came online as projected. Lockwood can either continue purchasing electricity from Liberty-Empire directly, join the power pool formed by the cities of Monett and Mt. Vernon, or make other arrangements — likely to be more expensive and complicated, however.

City Superintendent Isaac Dodd presented his proposal for the long-planned maintenance building to the board. Dodd proposed constructing an 80x40 ft. portion of the building this fiscal year, using $60,000 in funds previously budgeted for the project. As the previous building, sold to Thomas Frickenschmidt, has been vacated, city equipment and materials are being stored in the elements. This portion of the structure would have all gravel flooring and of wooden construction to control costs, with a second portion including a shop

with concrete flooring to be constructed later.

City Clerk Joy Finley reported that the county clerk’s office had delivered the official results of the special election, and that the board now needed to formally approved the results and send that resolution to city’s bonding agents, Gilmore & Bell, and the engineer for water and sewer system project. Such action was approved.

In other business:

A special meeting was set for Feb. 24 to determine whether to extend the current water tower maintenance contract by one year for $36,000 including the painting of the water towers, or whether to move forward with finding another service provider. A decision must be made before March 1.

A number of draft ordinances were presented for the board to study and consider for passage.

The installation of a sign outside city hall for announcements was discussed.

The payment of city bills was approved.

Other departmental reports and reports from officials were heard.

Missouri National Guard Band Performs At GHS

By Bob Jackson Reporter

On Wednesday, February 12, the 135th Missouri National Guard Band put on concert at the Greenfield High School gym for GHS students and area Greenfield folk.

The Senior Youth Group at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood, Missouri hosted a Valentine Day Dinner on Sunday, Feburary 16, at the church. The reportedly delicious menu included pasta, salad, vegetables, bread and éclairs for dessert. (Photos by Bob Jackson)

Students Witness Eagle Release

From Sheila Buus

January 21, 2020 Students at Dadeville R-II Schools were given a rare opportunity on January 21st when the Missouri Department of Conservation released a wild eagle on the school property. The eagle had been found on the side of the road by Dadeville student Justin Turner.

Turner called Missouri Department of Conservation officials who came and discovered that the eagle was injured and unable to fly. The eagle spent time at Dickerson Park Zoo’s Raptor Rehab before it was able to once again sail the skies.

Students were able to meet outside of the school

with MDC Agent Jeremy Edwards, who shared many facts about eagles in Missouri and how to help keep our area eagle population strong. Students were able to quietly visit the eagle in his kennel before his release. Once everyone had the opportunity to view the eagle, Agent Edwards carried the crate to a safe distance before opening it.

The eagle wasted no time in exiting the crate and immediately soared up in the skies heading straight for the lake. It was truly an exciting day for the students and staff at Dadeville, and an event that will stay in their memories for quite a long time!

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The band this past week played at Hazelwood Central in St Louis County, Kirksville, Missouri and on February 13, were set to play at Neosho Missouri High School and on February 14 play at Kickapoo High School in Springfield.

The band is composed on 10 members are civilian soldiers from all over the state of Missouri. The big band unit based in Springfield has 45 members and a concert band.

The band told students about opportunities in the Missouri National Guard.

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Miller Cardinals Defeat Lockwood in Valentine Homecoming Matchup

From Makinley Neill

The Homecoming game at Miller was a chance for the home team to knock off a rival and top team in the Southwest Conference. After a tight low scoring first half, it looked like Lockwood was going to pull away late and stay undefeated in the con-

ference . However, with Lockwood up six points with two minutes to play, the Cardinals went to a full court press and forced several turnovers that led to a 48-46 win for the Cardinals. Junior Joel Kleeman, who went over 1,000 career points for his career, scored 16 second half points to lead with a game high 20 points,

and senior Parker Myhre added 16 points. Lockwood was led by Max Schnelle’s 15 points, Blaine Garver’s 12 and Spencer Neal’s 10. The Tigers, with a win over Ash Grove, would wrap up at least a share of the Southwest Conference title.

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By Bob Jackson Reporter

The regular season for boys and girls basketball ends this week. The Vedette has covered seven boys teams and six girls teams, 24 tournament games and 130 regular season games.

District play in Classes 1 and 2 start February 22 and February 24 and finish February 29 at three different sites. You must win to advance. The Miller girls Class 2, the Golden City boys Class 1 and the Walnut Grove girls Class 1 are the top seeds and could advance to sectional play on March 3. State finals are in Springfield March 12, 13 and 14.

State rankings has Golden City Boys, No. 9, Class1; Miller girls, No. 4, Class 2; and Walnut Grove girls, No. 2 ,Class 1.

BASKETBALL RESULTS GREENFIELD: Wildcat boys beat Northeast Vernon County 53-40 on senior night but lost to Morrisville 57-39. The girls won over Northeast Vernon County and took Morrisville 47-39.

Wright and Torres led GHS girls.

LOCKWOOD: The Tiger boys upset Pierce City 8176 in overtime but were nipped by Miller at Miller 48-46.

MILLER: The Cardinal boys lost to Diamond 7168 but turned around and edged Lockwood 48-46.

The state ranked Lady Cardinals overwhelmed Diamond 65-16.

EVERTON: The boys lost to Golden City 80-57 and the girls lost to the Eagles 59-32. The boys beat Hurley 59-50.

DADEVILLE: The boys took Mack’s Creek 54-52 then lost to Weaubleau 6155. The girls lost to Weaubleau 64-45.

GOLDEN CITY: The Eagle boys improved to 20-2 taking Joplin McAuley, beating Everton 80-57 and then beating Wheaton 57-51.

The girls lost to Wheaton 57-51, lost to Joplin McAuley 40-34. then topped Everton 59-32.

WALNUT GROVE: The Tiger boys lost to Greenfield 53-40 but came back to beat Hermitage 72-58. The girls lost to Class 2 state ranked Skyline 58-49, then blistered Hermitage 80-17.

AREA SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, February 20 Verona at Golden City BB GBB Marionville at Greenfield BB GBB Everton at Lockwood BB Walnut Grove at Ash Grove BB GBB Saturday, February 22 Class I District at SBU Bolivar Monday, February 24 Class 1 District at Liberal Class2 District at Weaubleau

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District Basketball Schedule 2020

By Bob Jackson Reporter

District Boys and Girls basketball games in Class 1 and 2 begin Saturday, February 22 and February 24 at three different sites.

To advance to state playoff action, teams must win the district.

CLASS 2 District 13 at Weaubleau BOYS: Skyline (1) vs Ash Grove (8); Miller (4) vs Greenfield (5); Lakeland (3) vs Morrisville. Games are February 25, semifinals on February 27, and finals are February 29.

GIRLS: Miiler (1) vs Morrisville (8;, Weaubleau (4) vs Greenfield (5); Skyline (2) vs Lakeland (7); Ash Grove (3) vs Osceola (6).

Games are February 24, semifinals on February 26 and finals are February 29.

CLASS 1 District 5 at Liberal BOYS: Golden City (1) vs Lockwood 2; Everton (4) vs Dadeville (5). Games are February 25, semifinals on February 27 and finals are February 29.

GIRLS: Only 6 teams including Joplin McCauley (1), Dadeville (2) vs Everton (6). Games are February 26 with finals on February 29.

CLASS 1 District 7 at SBU in Bolivar BOYS: Fair Play (1), Walnut Grove (5) vs Halfway (4). Games start February 22; semifinals on February 26 and finals are February 28.

GIRLS: Walnut Grove (1) vs Humansville (8).

They play February 22; semifinals are February 25 and finals are February 28.

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Something To Think About By Jim Johnson Getting to the Point Have you thought about how you learn? Do you remember who specifically taught you how to learn?

What made you want to learn something? Do you remember what incentive you had to toddle from chair to chair as a wee one? Did you folks or significant other cheer you on? What! You just don’t remember? I suggest not knowing how to learn is pretty normal, especially with academics but also with practical skills.

In Stephen Covey’s book The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, he writes about “sharpening the saw.”

Those of you who use tools recognize this as the need to periodically do maintenance on those things you use to do your job or just to satisfy your curiosity. Here are a few steps to think about.

First, there must be some motivation to learn. This may come from a teacher,

coach or that internal nagging feeling you must master some knowledge or maybe you just want to help your kids with their math homework. For some, the knowledge in the Bible is subject to weekly discussions.

Next define what you want to accomplish. This must be an achievable amount. For example, “memorize the Preamble to the Constitution, drive 16 penny nails with two whacks from the hammer or just remember what you read.

You will need to allocate time to practice a skill (typing, guitar, marimba, speaking, etc.). Part of the allocation is taking a break for five to 10 minutes per set. A set would be 25 or 30 minutes of practice or reading take a break to relax and let the lesson soak in. A break means meditating, not checking emails or texts or otherwise totally distracting yourself.

Reflect on your task at hand.

For example, what did I just read? It is one thing if it is quantum physics and quite another if it is a nursery rhyme. You should remember what Jack and Jill were doing up the hill. Or, the relationship of electrons, neutrons and protons in Bohr’s atomic model. Write notes, draw charts of character or plots or draw pictures of that atom. In biology, draw a cell then fill in all the parts. Do it until there are no errors. Do it again tomorrow to test yourself. Reread to verify your notes, outlines or pictures.

Do they actually represent what you learned. Remember, the objective is to learn the subject, not pass a test.

Thus, learning involves project management, discipline, focus and commitment to the task whether it is for school or a skill.

Don’t just think about it, do it.

Backroads of So. Greenfield

By Carmen Hargis Baker Birthdays: February 20th-Angela McGehee, Betsy “Daniel” 35, Della Woolley big 70 and Betty Gillen 92; 21st-J.C. Jones 26, Jessica “Julian” 28 and Casey Miller 46; 22nd-Jacob Long, Merryn Payne 1, James Hillman 9 and Shauna “Sparks” 46; 23rd-Stacey Bergthold 38, Amy Wheeler 46, Gail Holland 56, Renee Peddicord the big 60, Kim Keithley 61 and Rex Mallory 72; 24th-Monte Russell, Bryna Yocom, Wolfe Wilkinson 21, Skyler Baker 24, Tony Bergthold 39, Karen Wolfe 59 and Violet Campbell the big 90; 25th-Owen Guiheen 1, Emberlyn Hall 8, Drayton Huchteman 17, Breanna Hicks 34 and Sandy Meyers 58; 26th-Geneva Morrow, Darryl Knackstedt, Justin Weis, Raegan Snider 18, Tammy Campbell 52 and Susan Adams 63. Wishing you all a wonderful birthday!

One anniversary wish goes out to Lawrence and Tamara “Marlowe” Lone on the 22nd for 23 years. Wishing you many more!

In memory: Jeannie DeHart 2-21-2004, Chris Dickerson 2-22-2014, Joe West 2-22-2015, Ronnie Hargis 2-22-2016, Justin “Tube” Carpenter 2-232017, Loda Watson 2-23-1988, Farmer Boyd 2-24-2011, Irene Loudenbarger 2-25-2007, Bob Blackwell 2-25-2004, Edward Kropf 2-25-2010, Lee McMasters 2-26-2013, Brad Smith 2-26-2011, Fred Lemons 2-262014. Gone but never forgotten.

Last Monday, Papa Baker, Brenda McPhail and BJ Anderson came over to the shop for a visit and do some shopping. Little Bodhi kept them entertained.

I was sorry to hear Jim Rosenbaum had to spend some time in the hospital last week. Hoping he feels better soon.

Last Monday night, Mom and I attended the Walnut Grove/Greenfield boys basketball game. Aspen’s boyfriend plays and she wanted us to come so off we went. It was a good game and Greenfield came out on top. I got to see the grandkids, Mayce and Jayce Baker, who were there with their Grandma Tina Yocom. Tina is still recuperating from knee surgery but seems to be getting along pretty good.

Jack McKinley, 83, passed away February 9, 2020. His service was Wednesday, February 12. He leaves behind his wife, Pat and two children, Kay Shorter and Bill McKinley.

John and Dawna Miller’s daughter, Grace, flew out to New Zealand last week where she will study for a semester. How exciting that will be for her.

Wilma Steele celebrated her birthday last Sunday with a huge crowd of family at the Golden Corral. A good time was had by all.

Last Tuesday, Mom, Bodhi and I headed off to Republic to have my car’s oil changed and do some shopping. We ran into Sam Crutcher as we pulled in to Pinegar. You just

never know who you will run into. We pushed Bodhi down the street to McDonalds and enjoyed lunch. They are remodeling so we had to share a table with a gentleman. We got to visiting and he was from Ash Grove, Kenneth Welch. He sang in the choir with my step-son, James Baker. We had a nice visit because he knew a lot of people we knew.

Next, we shopped in the Dollar Tree Store and then on to Aldi’s. I can’t brag on Bodhi enough, he was a little angel and loved shopping.

Maybe he will be my little garage sale buddy. Won’t that make his daddy proud.

Ha, ha!

Our Tuesday night board meeting at Sherry Hargis’s was a full banquet of food this week. That girl loves to cook and try new recipes. We never go home hungry. Mary Ann Crouch stopped by that afternoon to visit. We missed Babette this week but she had a shot in her back that day and didn’t feel up to getting out anymore. Hopefully this will help her out.

Rick and I made our monthly trip to Tulsa on Wednesday and he got a better report. They won’t be changing his treatment for now because everything is staying the same. Hopefully, Rick will rest easier now.

I was so sorry to hear Glee “Griffin” Huchteman, 81, suddenly passed away on February 11, 2020. Glee was such an involved mother and grandmother. She also worked for the post office for 32 years and had made lots of friends over the years.

She leaves behind her three sons, Daryl, Kris and Brian Huchteman and one daughter, Cheryl Polodna, along with a number of grandchildren and greats. She has one brother, Gary Griffin of Bona.

Her service was Sunday afternoon at the Dadeville Baptist Church. Greg and Beth Killingsworth and I attended the service as Daryl was our classmate. We also saw John Pringle and his wife at the visitation. Music was provided by Glee’s grandson, Matthew Huchteman, Shelly and Clayton McMasters and Doris Neely. They all done a wonderful job. Daryl is recuperating from back surgery and Kris’s wife just had surgery so this family has been going thru a lot plus Cheryl is battling cancer. Keep them in your prayers.

Angi Goettling, who was a GHS graduate, now lives in Texas and had major surgery last week in her small bowel.

They couldn’t do it laparoscopically so her recovery is going to take longer. Hoping all goes well for her.

Congratulations to the GHS FBLA members who won medals in six events at District 17 Competition last week. They were: Josie Morrow, Trevor Jordan, Haley Gossett, Tyler Howard, Cassidy Conroy, Blade Welch and Taylor Morrow.

I was sorry to get word that Ryan Clark of So. Greenfield passed away on February 13

after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Arcola Christian Church had a Valentines Party and boy did it look like fun. A big thank you goes out to Jill Schidt for taking the cute photos.

Several from our area went to see the Jason Aldean concert Friday night. Everyone reported it was a great show.

Paul and Cheri Walters got to watch baby Race and Brad Myers and Diane Austin got to keep baby Jaxon all night for the first time while their parents enjoyed the concert.

We are all so thankful for our parents when it comes time for a sitter.

Saturday night, Rick and I went to the Springfield cow sale and enjoyed sitting next to Roger Delk. I think the men done more visiting than watching the cattle and they talk about us women.

Stormy, Chelsey and Bodhi Baker went out Saturday night for a belated Valentines.

I hope everyone enjoyed Valentine’s Day and treated their special someone nicely.

Rick and I enjoyed eating out at Ken’s Kafe in Arcola and it was good as always.

I saw lots of flowers being delivered and I bet Angela Lacy and her helpers slept good that night.

I extend sympathy to all those who have lost a loved one.

Congratulations to Kay Decker on being crowned the Valentines Queen at the Ash Grove Nursing Home. She looked so pretty!!

Drayton Huchteman took first place at Districts in wrestling at 220 lbs. Way to go, Drayton. He is the son of Kris Huchteman of Bolivar.

Don Lasater started his treatment for melanoma cancer that started out on his head and now has spread to his liver, lungs and rib.

He will be taking immunotherapy in Springfield once a month after getting a second opinion at KU. We are hoping he has no side effects from this and it goes smoothly for him.

Leighton Heiskell celebrated his 10th birthday with a big bash Saturday with all his family.

Saturday, there was a baby shower held for Tyler and Kameron Boyd. Little Ryker will be here before we know it and he is already spoiled.

Perry Hawks had to be rushed back to the hospital over the weekend. He had had some skin cancers taken off his back and they couldn’t control the bleeding so to the hospital they went. He had to have surgery and came home with a drain in his back and stitches. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

Peggy Jones had a big birthday party over the weekend with her family and 11 of her great grandchildren sang Happy Birthday to her.

I want to extend sympathy to all those who have lost a loved one.

By Jean (Mincey) Mausehund

The weather report for Wednesday said only rain before the cold to come in late in the night. What a surprise to everyone at Kings Point on Wednesday evening to see more white stuff falling fast and furious at 7 p.m. Apparently, we caught the little band of snow that was hanging on to the west edge of the rain moving through the area. Today, Thursday, the sun is out but the temperature is down and will apparently stay down all day. Better now than in March or April.

Sunday was a family dinner at Betty Spain’s home and I counted myself lucky to be included. As usual, Aaron Eldred had a new game for the children to play, which they thoroughly enjoyed as it involved action and noise. The consensus of the “older” family member was it would have been a good outside game, but the rain nixed that idea. While the big kid and little kids were playing, the mothers were sharing ideas they found on the net for Valentine boxes for the children to take to school this week.

Some of them were truly artistic creations. Being of the older generation, I commented on that simple shoe boxes covered in red or pink

crepe paper were about as fancy as we had back in the 50s. Then I shared a lesson I learned about humility in the fifth grade. My on-andoff friendship with Sandy caused me to pick out what I thought was the ugliest valentine from my package for her. Imagine what went through my mind when Sandy gave me the same card from her packet.

Do children still make any valentines for Mom? Or grandmother? Those carefully made red hearts with patches of lace glued on them and a handwritten message meant more to moms than any storebought card. Those are the ones found even today in the memento boxes kept in closets by moms and grandmothers.

Fast on the heels of Valentine’s Day comes Presidents’ Day. In California, we always had a day off from school for both Lincoln’s birthday on the 12th and Washington’s birthday on the 22nd. When Presidents’ day came along, that meant only one day off in February in most places. Illinois (at least the last I knew when living there) still gave schools and state offices Lincoln’s birthday as holiday–plus Presidents’ Day.

No surprise as the state calls itself “Land of Lincoln.”

Another surprise about a day off for schools and state offices in Illinois was Casimir Pulaski Day on the first Monday in March. Once I needed to go to the De Kalb County Courthouse in late February and saw a roughly hand printed sign saying “The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, March 3, for Casimir Pulaski Day.” I thought it was a joke. No joke. Most places in Illinois celebrate Casimir’s birthday. In case you don’t know, he was a Revolutionary War hero from Poland and much honored for his contribution to our freedom. Pulaski County in Missouri is named for him too, but they spell his name Kazimierz in that area. I suspect that is the true spelling of a Polish name, and Illinois simplified the name.

The church received word from the family of Huberta Leuallen Monger that she had passed away in Kansas City. The funeral and burial will be at Kings Point on Saturday with the Rev. Ernie Demster officiating. Huberta, a graduate of Lockwood schools, grew up in the Kings Point area before her marriage and move to the Kansas City area.

News Again From Miller A few months ago, I quit writing my news from Miller, called West Side News. I said I would write an article again, now and then. Well, I guess this is one of those “now” times.

When I woke up this morning (February 5) at 7 a.m. and seen those big, beautiful flakes of snow coming down, it made me want to put it down on paper. Our biggest snow this winter. A lot of kids happy for a snow day from school.

I’m sure my daughters, Anita and Diane, are happy to stay home also They both work in schools. My daughter, Teri, works at a daycare school in Mt. Vernon, so she got to stay home, too.

There is a lot of news in the air right now, in the world and in our U.S.A. I think we are all tired and disgusted at what’s going on in our politics. I think a lot of our “heads of state” need to go back to elementary school and take a lesson in respect. They also need to be taught how to get along when things don’t go the way you want them to. I hope our president will try to make better choice of words when he talks. People would respect him more if he did.

Speaking of respect. I have watched portions of the nighttime talk shows on TV and I don’t think they should be allowed to mock the leader of our country to get laughs for

their show.

Why do the talk show hosts even want to?

It’s very disrespectful to poke fun at anyone.

I’m sure everyone is glad the impeachment trial is over and I, for one, am glad he was acquitted.

On a happier note, Chiefs fans have been on cloud nine ever since the KC Chiefs football team won the World Series (sic) after 50 years. That all happened February 2 at Miami, Florida. Most of my family are Chiefs fans including me, except I don’t know much about the plays of the game except when they make a touchdown! When the Chiefs scored those two touchdowns against the 49ers and won the game, the whole state of Missouri exploded! Until the last quarter of the game, it looked like we were going to come short of getting the trophy.

As I looked around the room at our family party, I saw a lot of solemn faces. I told my little great-granddaughters they needed to be cheerleaders and cheer for Patrick Mahomes to step up and do something magic as he is capable of.

Those little girls started jumping around and hopped up on the chairs and cheered. All of a sudden—two touchdowns and the Chiefs won! We all jumped up and screamed and my son, Steve and my grand-

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son, Chris, fell to the floor. I thought did they have a heart attack?! No. Just excited and exhausted! I watched the coming home party for the Chiefs and parade on TV. It was really big! Well, so much for that story.

Not much going on in Miller since Christmas. Houses and businesses were decorated once again and were beautiful.

I haven’t been to my hometown, Lamar, since November 2 when my sister Maxine’s husband passed away. I was with the family when he died in his home. Leo Cox was 85 years old. My sister and I both married boys in our community near Milford. So, Leo was a friend to me before he was my brother-in-law. We all miss him.

My sister, Maxine, has been very sick with pneumonia. I talk with her often. After being sick eight weeks, she is finally getting over it. The doctor ordered her to take care of herself. She is 86.

I first learned Gene Wilkerson passed away. My sympathy to that family. One of Gene’s daughters, Carla, and her daughter, Laura, runs Ma’s Café in Miller.

Sympathy to other families who have lost loved ones this winter.

I hope everyone gave love and be given love from someone this Valentine’s Day.

Great Little Poof Of Nothing

By Frank Berry

Truly intelligent men have long known there is a power behind all things, a power they will never be able to look upon or to see. Men like Isaac Newton, Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei had no qualms in this arena. Today’s men, though, who are of no greater mental stature than those men were say there is no power behind everything and that they themselves know how the universe was created.

Yet recent men, such as Hawking in example, are merely peas in the same pod as Newton, Copernicus and Galileo.

They are no more endowed with mental aptitude than the men of old were. Those older men knew the exemplar of all things is God. The Kindler of the universe is He, the Revealer of all things we see.

They knew Darwin could not

take up a fish and turn it into a man. No matter how many eons of time he was given to try. No matter how many opossums and or gophers he used as “go between’s.” Current “learned men” for a large part are atheists, and many scientists are afraid to be otherwise, they are in fear of losing their jobs. The really serious atheists among these believe if they keep adding one and one together for a long enough period of time it will eventually become three. This same atheist deceives himself even further and further, continuing to tell himself lie after lie.

And from all these lies and stories he tells, he begins to believe he has arisen (himself) in all his great wonders and ailments from a “great little poof of nothing!” Yes! With no aforementioned thought, with

no aforementioned and intelligent reasoning behind. He came! He did! The man! With no laws, no nothing, to produce him! He simply “became and was!” And there he is!

The atheist is such a poor, such a thin, such an empty, such a confused and hollow little man.

He has stood up all by himself on his own legs in his own little universe that exploded, exploded and exploded!

The greatest playwrights in the history of mankind have always known that all acts are acted by an actor. Yet, of course, before being acted, each act must have been written down properly and enthusiastically on paper by an excellent and truthful writer!

Intelligent men know these things! They also know who the writer is!

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My Turn By Bob Jackson

We are so old that we remember that Sugar Daddy was just a candy.

Wife to husband: “I have blisters on my hands from the broom.”

Husband, “Next time, take the car!”

BEST T-SHIRT OF WEEK Born to Drive Tractors Forced To Go To School.

I did not survive drinking Everclear as a teenager to get taken out by a virus named after a Mexican beer.

Teacher, “Give me a sentence using the words defense, defeat and detail.”

Johnny, “When a horse jumps over the defense, defeat goes before detail.”

VALENTINE’S DAY LATE Therapist, “Your wife says you never buy her flowers. Is that true?”

Husband, “To be honest, I never knew she sold flowers!”

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He lets his wife have TV remote all day.

She does not have to open gates.

He gets the wife a pink hoodie from the seed dealer.

Found no chocolates at farm store but buys extra set of jumper cables.

I am convinced the hardest language for people to speak is the truth.

I am still waiting patiently for wisdom that comes with old age. Anyone else?

Flat screen TVs are nice and all, but they will never compare to the old time TV/

record player/liquor cabinet combo we had as kids.

DEMOLITION IN GOLDEN CITY Two buildings: the old grocery store on Hwy 126 in front of MFA Exchange is gone and the small convenience store on Hwy 160 is gone.

DEAR SON, Please help. I having problems with driving. My car works fine during the day but won’t drive at night. I put it in D in the day and go fine.

When I put it in N for night it won’t move. To top it all off, I was sitting at a red light and the guy next to me wanted to

Antioch Pilgrim News By Lesia Jones I have been so scattered I forgot our February dates.

Of course, this is Valentine month, niece Talyia Leeper’s birthday and nephew J.C. Jones. Many more blessed birthdays ahead.

It’s been nine weeks and it only seems like yesterday. The bushel baskets of tears that continue to be shed. When I wonder if it will get better, I go back to Dustln’s words of look around and you will find someone in a worse situation and then I remind myself that Bob and Delores Watson lost three out of four children and what a testament they are to so many. l know Delores misses Bob so much. They were an awesome couple together. It just takes time and the memories will always be there and we will be together again. Like having a new baby. It does not come with instructions and you don’t get a book on how to overcome the loss of a child. It just takes time and faith. That is what I keep reading and different ones tell me. I guess we will always have those different moments that will always bring tears to our eyes.

Continue the prayers. It is so much appreciated.

On Friday morning, we were invited to a breakfast at City Utilities where Dustin worked. We all met

in the break room as Dustin did for many years. Got to visit with all the linemen.

They served us what was Dustin’s favorite breakfast that he always helped to prepare. The men thanked their upper management for letting them use the company truck to take to the funeral and show their last respect to their fellow lineman as they did an awesome job showing it.

No lineman left behind.

They had placed a memory box in the breakroom in memory of Dustin. It had all the things that was in the paper, pictures of him and fellow lineman, a yellow clamp that they always use to make him jump and his own personal salt shaker. They said Dustin told them they could use it, but put It back. They also did a beautiful metal sign that was an American flag with the lineman pole with a lineman on it with Dustin’s name on it.

We stayed and visited with the linemen for a couple hours. They told stories and tales on Dustin. It was so good, but so emotional.

They all loved Dustin so much. They also gave Melinda and the kids one of the metal plasm signs for their home. Those attending were Melinda, Wade and Chloe, Kim and Lesia, Kelbey and Asa, Jacob, Joel

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and Amanda Gray. Abby and children have been battling a bug that just won’t leave. Kim and I was pretty spent by the time we got home. A good day, but very emotional. I tried to clean house and did get my taxes done and ready to send off. We so appreciate the special letter from Debbie Fearnow. Those precious words mean so much. Thank you.

There were Saturday games at the Greenfield High School. Chloe won at 9 a.m. and headed off to a birthday party. Wade won both his games. Afterwards we went to lunch with Melinda and Wade.

Wade spent the night and Kim took him hunting but not before we enjoyed supper at Mt. Vernon where Wade wanted to eat.

Sunday was a catch-up day. Putting pictures back in album from Dustin’s video, Chloe had practice at Diamond. Kim took Wade to town to shoot some basketball. Trying to learn the jump shot and lay up. Melinda stopped by and got Wade before we were able to feed him his favorite salmon patties.

On Monday I went to mom’s after work to check in on her and visit. I always tease her and ask her if she has seen Lucille Franklin.

We all know that is a funny.

As they talk several times a day. That is so great.

Our deepest sympathy to the families of the owner at Twin Dragon in Greenfield. Also to the families of Jack McKinley, a longtime resident of this area. May God comfort each of them during this difficult time.

Abby Jones and two children are still in sick bay.

Cutler had to be taken to the doctor after running a 102º fever and has an ear infection. They have had a really rough winter with sick kids. Jacob Is ready and willing to feed to just get out of the house. Ha! Poor Abby.

We continue to pray for all of those who continue to have health issues.

Of course, cancer always sticks out in our mind. I think and pray for Tassy Hargis White each and every day. We don’t understand what all she is going through. Only she knows, but she has a lot of people praying for her. It is a hard road to go down and it plays a part in everyone’s life that is around her.

This rain has kept Kim in the house and I am ready for him to go coon hunting again. But he has really worked on that honey do list, so that is really nice.

Sunday, February 16, will be the last sermon for Bert

race. The light turned green, I slammed it into R stomped on the gas and slammed into the guy behind me.

Any help from you. Love, Dad P.S. The nursing home director asked if you would call him.

MY TURN MISCELLANEOUS GHS class of 2020 will host a taco dinner o Sunday, February 23, 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. at Greenfield High School.

A former GHS teacher, Keith Marlin, is battling cancer. Prayers needed.

Ward to preach at Antioch Christian Church. He is retiring. They had a party for them the Sunday before.

The sweet music played by his wife Barbara will be missed. They have another gentleman coming in to do some preaching. I enjoyed a phone conversation with Barbara last week. They traveled from Monett and that is a good drive, They have a church closer that they will be attending.

Wishing them a happy retirement.

My sister-in-law, Damaris Jones of Texas, is so good to keep in contact with us sending us little precious thoughts, sayings, quotes, songs regarding Dustin.

They treasured the times that he spent with them going to MD Anderson for all those years. Memories are forever. We continue to get precious cards and got a letter from Deanna Hargis Miller. It was so sweet. Her daughter was the same age as Dustin. Thank you for your sweet note.

I talked to Brandon Steeley on Thursday night and he reported that the guys that graduated with Dustin in 1998 all got together at the home of Josh Smithson to celebrate the life of Dustin. They told stories, played cards, enjoyed eating. All the things Dustin enjoyed doing. He said it was a very emotional night.

He plans to do it again.

Michael Hayes, Brandon

New officers were elected last week to take over Buffalo Days in Greenfield. Stay tuned.

LOOKING BACK FEBRUARY 2006 Thomas Frickenschmidt, Lockwood, opened Beef Jerky Production.

Dade County Library offers computer classes.

Dr. Georgeanne Freeman is a new doctor at CMH Clinic in Greenfield Three girls are named homecoming queens for basketball: Alexis Morrow GHS, Katee Flynn LHS, and Sarah Awell MHS.

Steeley and Doug Berthold were also there. This was not a big class, but a very close class. I am very proud of them for doing this.

Valentine’s Day being Friday and Kim ask me if I wanted to go out for supper. REALLY! The crowd, it would be less painful to shoot myself in the foot.

Just joking. I don’t want to fight that crowd. He did fix me a wonderful steak supper on Thursday night and of course I got my Hallmark card on Friday morning. That is a joke at our house, but I love it.

Johnny Olsen stopped at the home of Betty Vandegrift on Thursday and visited with her. He brought her a box of chocolates and a card. That was so sweet.

His mother Is no longer living so he shares the love with another mother each year. They had a great visit. Johnny remembers our school days and mom was the cook at Everton when he was in high school. The sweet gestures go along way and made it a special day for my mom. Thank you, Johnny.

If you want to clean out the tear ducts, look up and listen to the song Now you belong to heaven by Mari Olsen. Or Letting you go is loving you. Only with faith can one handle this. Have a blessed week and be sure and tell your loved ones that you love them, not just on Valentine’s Day.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Michael Baxter, a married man as his sole and separate property and Penny L. Baxter, dated November 13, 2015 and recorded on January 13, 2016 in Book 445, Page 179-193, and amended by Scrivener’s Error Affidavit recorded on December 20, 2019 in Book 468 at Page 755-756, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Dade County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on February 21, 2020, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 10:00AM, at the Dade County Courthouse, 300 Water St., East door, Greenfield, MO 65661, sell at public ven-

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Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce Minutes The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GACC) met Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Present for the meeting was Kim Rhodes, Trinity Cox, David Lathem and Bob Jackson Trinity Cox read the minutes from our last meeting on January 8, 2020 Last meeting Trivia Night was discusse,d for either March or April, but we’re pushing for April.

Bob Jackson spoke about a Dade County Development Summit. Donuts, coffee and orange juice will be served at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting starting from 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Bob mentioned O’Brien and Associates would be coming to speak and possibly help open up new jobs and potential for Dade County. No large corporations will be asked to move in. Hopefully local jobs with the hopes of adding 10-15 jobs within local businesses.

They have a $2500 budget with hopes of donations in the amount of $500 increments from the County Commission, Lockwood

City Council, Lockwood Chamber, Greenfield Chamber and City of Greenfield.

A demographic poll will be taken to help determine the baseline of our community and our needs.

Some speakers will include City Council, Ministerial Alliance and schools.

GACC are also discussing how to bring in more tourists, especially in the summer with the lake traffic and bringing them to our business district.

Preston Hyde has been getting quotes, as mentioned in last meeting, for new city signs outside of town from McGraw Signs.

David Lathem mentioned getting quotes from Extreme Vinyl in Lockwood as well.

Members of the Chamber should be thinking of idea’s for fund raisers for Buffalo Days.

The next GACC meeting will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Also don’t forget the Annual Awards on February 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at Intermission Café. $12/person for the buffet.

Winter Time Blues Challenge From the Dade County Library

Got the blahs?

Need something to do? Dade County Library is issuing a challenge for patrons.

The first week in March is “Read Across America Week” and we are changing it up.

For Dade County Library, we are calling it “Read Through March Challenge”.

During the month of March, we are working toward broadening your reading horizon. We have a list of 30 challenges.

Of those 30 challenges, each participant must complete at least five during March and get your participation bookmark certified by a librarian at Dade

County Library and you will earn a prize. We have age levels of 7-11, 12-18, and 19+. What must you do to win? Follow these easy steps.

Visit Dade County Library.

Verify correct address and phone number on your library account. (Don’t fret if you don’t have one—a card is free to Dade County citizens. $25 for outside Dade County) Get official rules and your participation bookmark.

READ. Return to library and get more books and have your bookmark certified.

Fill up your challenge spots.

Complete five and win a prize.

We want to hear from you!

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Spring Planting is Near Join the Arbor Day Foundation in February and Receive 10 Free Trees Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the mood for spring planting. Anyone who joins the Foundation in February will receive 10 free Norway spruce trees or 10 free redbud trees to plant when the weather turns warm.

The free trees are part of the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

“These trees will help beautify your home for many years to come,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The trees will also add to the proud heritage of your state’s existing Tree City USA communities.”

The Tree City USA program has supported community forestry throughout the country for more than 40 years.

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch trees

are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge.

Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s colorful bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which contains information about planting and care.

To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, visit arborday.org/February or send a $10 contribution by February 29th to: Ten Free Norway Spruce Trees or Ten Free Eastern Redbud Trees Arbor Day Foundation 100 Arbor Avenue Nebraska City, NE 68410

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“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Dr. Seuss.

During these cold, rainy/ snowy days, wouldn’t it be nice to have a good book to read?

Dade County Library is the place to go for all your reading, viewing, and computer needs for all ages.

Stop in and take a look.

You can pick up a library card and a stack of books that will take you to places that you only dream of.

Don’t forget to stop by and sign up for a library card if you live in Dade County. (It’s FREE.) If you live outside of the county, it’s only $25. We have Leaning Tree cards for sale as well.

Celebrate “Read Across America Week” March 2-6 by checking out a few new books. “Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”

Dr Seuss The fiction collection have the right ingredients to take you on journeys of mystery, romance, laughter and even tears. We have added “Almost Just Friends” (Jill Shalvis); “American Dirt” (Jeanine Cummins); “Country Strong” (Linda Lael Miller); “Long Petal of the Sea” (Isabel Allende); “Rio Ruidoso” (Preston Lewis); “Last Day” (Luanne Rice); “Look Alike” (Erica Spindler); “Other People” (C J Tudor); “When We Were Vikings” (Andreq MacDonald); “When You See Me” (Lisa Gardner); “Alone in the Wild” (Kelley Armstrong); “Authenticity Project” (Clare Pooley); “Crooked River” (Douglas Preston); “Divided Loyalty” (Charles Todd); “Museum of Desire” (Jonathan Kellerman); “Out of the Attic” (V C Andrews); “Perfect Little Children” (Sophie Hannah); “3rd to Die” (Allison Brennan).

“I can read in red. I can read in blue. I can read in pickle color too.” Dr. Seuss If you love to read but the print’s too small, choose the new large print where the letters are tall. New in are Thrillers/General Fiction: “Liars Legacy” (Taylor Stevens); “Golden in Death” (J D Robb); “When You See Me” (Lisa Gardner); “American Dirt” (Jeanine Cummins); and “29 Seconds” (T M Logan). “Westerns:

“Gunfighter’s Revenge” (James Clay); “Deadwood Ambush” (Lauran Paine); “The Sharpshooter: Gold Fever” (Tobias Cole); and “The Cost of Dying” (Peter Brandvoid). Christian: “Serving Up Love” (Tracie Peterson); “When Silence Sings” (Sarah Loudin Thomas); “The Thief of Lanwyn Manor”; “Two Steps Forward” (Suzanne Woods Fisher); “The Protective One” (Shelley Shepard Gray; “Forever Hidden” (Tracie Peterson); “The Fifth Avenue Story Society” (Rachel Hauck); “A Love for Leah” (Amy Lillard); “A Long Time Comin’” (R. Pearson); and “The Way of the Brave” (Susan Mae Warren).

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

For the readers that like to learn about celebrities, Dade County Library has received “In Pieces” (Sally Fields-autobiography); “Open Book” (Jessica Simpson-autobiography); and “When Time Stopped: the Memoirs of My Father’s War and What Remains” (Ariana Neumann).

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”

Dr. Seuss Can’t forget the younger patron. Added this month are “Thunderhead” and “The Toll” (Neal Shusterman) (#2 & #3 of Arc of the Scythe series); “Wrecking Ball” (Jeff Kinney); and from the Wings of Fire series #7 “Wings of Fire”; #8 “Escaping Peril”; and #9 “Talons of Power” (Tui Sutherland). ****Attention****Dade County Library is issuing a challenge to the patrons of Dade County. During the month of March beginning with “Read Across America Week” DCL challenges patrons ages 7-99 to stretch their reading habits and complete five tasks. Prizes will be awarded to those that master the challenge.

Come by Dade County Library for more details and to get started.

Dade County Library tries to provide its patrons with a vast selection to meet everyone’s favorite genre. Stop by and take advantage of the convenience of a local library. We have many magazines, audio books, and videos as well as books.

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NO HUNTING/ NO TRESPASSING. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Fred & Janice Burnett. v, 33, 21, 52tp NOTICE - We will NO longer allow hunting, fishing or trespassing on any property owned or leased in Dade County, Missouri. DUE TO CONTINUING THEFT AND VANDALISM! Mike and Seth Hargis. v, 33, 21, 52tp NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on the Jim and Mariann Carrier Farm, Southwest of Lockwood. v, 33, 21, 52tp NO HUNTING OR Trespassing on Lemons Farms or LaLe Corporation Property. v, 33, 21, 52tp NO TRESPASSING on the Rush farm, northwest of Lockwood. Rush Family. v, 33,21, 52tp NO TRESPASSING OR HUNTING BY MEN OR DOGS on All Property of Haubein Farms, DTHF, LLC and David Haubein.

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DADE COUNTY v,33,21,52tp THE Commission will be accepting I WILL NO LONGER allow hunt- bids for Base Rock. This ing, fishing and trespassing. All bid will include the hauling and spreading of the gravel farms owned and leased. Ranto a driveable condition. dall Erisman. v,40, 21, 52p Specifications for this bid include - Dade County will ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING purchase the rock. Total or trespassing on the Backs tonnage to be hauled and property 1 mile south and spread will be approximately 3/4 mile east of Lockwood. 15,000. 200 ton per mile v, 43, 21, 52tp spread rate. One-way mileage base 1 to 10,11 to 20, 21 to 30.

NO HUNTING OR TRESPASS- 60 days time limit to complete ING on the TRASK/MACDOW- the project. Bid opening will be ELL FARM at 91 East Dade 72. March 2, 2020 at 10 a.m. at v, 33, 21, 52tp the Dade County Courthouse, 300 W. Water St. Greenfield, DUE TO TRESPASSING MO 65661. v, 35, 2tc WITHOUT PERMISSION on my property, there will be no hunting, fishing or trespassing For Sale ... on my farm in Dade County.

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Sandy Backs residence at 542 Dade 142 in Lockwood, Mis- HOLMES CABINET SHOP this souri, v, 30, 21 52tp advertiser has opened a shop at 201 West 4th Street, Lockwood, specializing in furniture repair and refinishing, splined cane seats, custom lathe turnings, where he hopes from attenHomes For Sale ... tion to business and moderate JUST LISTED! Looking for charges to receive encouragepasture land? 100 acres with ment and compensation from pond, good fences. Between his friends and public generally.

Greenfield and Everton, 417-232-5001. v, 34, TFN Missouri. Great spot to build your home. BOB JACKSON, UNITED COUNTRY LOWE REALTY, GREENFIELD, MISSOURI. 417-860-6656. v, 36, 1corre NEW LISTING PARK LIKE SETTING on 1.6 acres in Greenfield, Missouri. Updated.

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EVERTON FFA

Everton FFA Chartered 25 Years Ago

From Everton FFA Chapter

The Everton FFA Chapter has been thriving since it was first chartered in April 20 of 1995.

Now, 25 years later, the chapter has almost 30 members, the walls of the Everton ag building are lined with plaques from competitions and awards won, and the students and officers are working hard as FFA Week is coming

up.

This year, Everton FFA is kicking off the week by going to the Everton Community Church on Sunday February 23. They will dress up during the school week to show their FFA Pride. Tuesday is Plaid and Denim day, Wednesday is Down On The Farm Day, Thursday is Redneck day, and Friday is FFA Apparel Day as well as a trip to “Wonders of Wildlife.”

“I think this year’s FFA Week will be fun and will help get members more involved and excited about FFA,” said Chapter Second Vice President Evan Harden.

This year’s Chapter Officers include: President Kaylyn Whitney, Vice President Madie Hays, Second Vice President Evan Harden, Secretary Jazzmenn Spain, Treasurer Kobe Arr, Reporter Ezra Wood, and Sentinel Mason Hayes.

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The Everton FFA Chapter 2019-2020 officer team: Kaylyn Whitney, president; Madie Hays, vice president; Ezra Wood, reporter; Evan Harden second vice president; Kobe Arr, treasurer; Jazzmenn Luney, secretary; Mason Hayes, sentinel. (Photos Courtesy Everton FFA Chapter)

Montgomery Receives American Degree

On Nov. 2, 2019, at the National FFA Convention, Andi Montgomery (shown here with her parents) received the American FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the organization.

Everton FFA Advisor Haleigh Harris said that to her knowledge, Montgomery is the first member of the Everton Chapter to achieve this distinction.

(Photo Courtesy Everton FFA Chapter)

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GREENFIELD FFA Greenfield FFA Chapter National Convention Trip 2019

From Jodie Lewis

National Convention this year was a great experience and I learned a lot from it.

I learned more communication skills.

We went to a cool dairy farm called Traders Point Creamery and learned about how they manage their herd. We also got ice cream from them, which was great!

I met a lot of new people everywhere we went. For

example, when we went to a hypnotist show and I met a kid from Minnesota.

There are many opportunities to meet people at convention.

We attended leadership sessions and heard from Bob Goff a motivational

The shop has been a flurry of activity this past year.

One of our best learning projects is our hay ring production.

Students work together to take a raw material and, through print reading, take the materials and follow the cut sheet and eventually the print to fabricate the product.

Over the course of the year, the students learn what to look and listen for to signify a quality weld.

Another set of projects in the shop this past year

have been three tractor restorations.

Last year, Chase Daniel finished restoring a “CA” Allis Chalmers tractor that was exhibited at the Ozark Empire Fair this past summer and received a Grand Champion rating.

This year, there are two tractors in the works. Chase has a 300 International in for a “freshening up” and Isaiah Stephen has an “A” Farmall in the process of a full restoration including an engine overhaul and paint.

This past year the greenhouse got some new addi-

tions in the form of an irrigation system.

Students were tasked with coming up with a design and plans to implement a new system to take care of the plants.

The overall design contained many elements that, when used together, allows the students to have a higher level of control over the growth and quality of the flowers produced. Elements (Photos courtesy Greenfield FFA Chapter) included in the overall design were a smart jector that allows for a concompatible irrigation con- stant low dose of fertilizer troller that allows monitor- in order to supplement the ing of the new system via growth of the plants.

All of these elements an app, zoned table sprinklers and hanging basket were then installed by the drippers that allow for dif- students to further their ferentiated water amounts understanding of the irriand times for the specific gation system, plumbing, crop in that area, and a final and wiring to get the syselement that was included tem going. was a liquid fertilizer in-

Daniel Signs to Study Ag Business at C of O Greenfield senior Chase Daniel, son of Scott and Sarah Daniel, has signed a letter of intent to be pursue a degree in agricultural business at College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, also popularly known by the nickname of “Hard Work U.” According to the 2020 edition of the Best Colleges of the Midwest, College of the Ozarks ranked number three for many of its unique traits. As a result of this longtime high rating, only 12-13 percent of applicants are accepted to the university. Another of these traits is the

fact that students not only get classroom training, but they also get handson training through their work programs that cover part of their tuition expenses.

In the agricultural field, students actively manage field crops, beef cattle, dairy cattle, commercial vegetable gardens, a working feed mill, swine, and a meat processing plant.

In these workstations, students are able to actively put their classroom learning to work to fur- Greenfield High School senior Chase Daniel signs his letter of ther the impact of the intent alongside his parents, Scott and Sarah Daniel, with Paul classroom.

Baker from College of the Ozarks. (Submitted Photo)

Straw Hauling, Gordon’s Sales Partnership Helps Cover National Convention Trip Costs

From Dominic Bergthold

On July 5 and 6, 2019 the Greenfield FFA hauled straw donated by Don Hall. Six students came to work on their summer break to raise funds in order to offset the costs associated with attend-

ing National FFA Convention. Though several of them complained of how hot it was, they got the job done. We are so proud of these kids showing what it means to be in FFA, full of fun times and then times when we have to work.

The Greenfield FFA partnered with Gordon’s Feed and Pet to contract sell the straw. This is the second year that the partnership has been together and has benefited students by nearly covering 100 percent of the cost to attend National FFA Convention.

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State FFA Convention 2019 Trip Included Capitol Tour

speaker that shared his story as well as our National FFA Officer team about their year of service.

You get to go to many places and learn so many different things about agriculture.

Ag Shop, Greenhouse Classes Keep FFA Members Busy

From Greenfield FFA

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From Rylen DeJager

The Missouri FFA State Convention was held on April 25-26, 2019, in Columbia. During my experience at state convention, we learned how to effectively communicate and in-

teract with our fellow FFA members. Also I learned about different jobs and careers connected to FFA and Agriculture. After state convention, Mike Kelley gave us a tour of the Missouri state capitol building in Jefferson City.

Advisor’s Notes: Donkey Basketball From Zachary Funk

This past year has been a very busy year for the students of Greenfield FFA. There have been all kinds of growth and development in the program that included diversifying our shooting sports team to include archery. We have a great group of students willing to try new things and keep a busy schedule.

In the past year, we have participated in

events ranging from local fairs to National FFA Convention.

One event that we have planned and would like to invite everyone to is donkey basketball! It will be held at the Greenfield High School Gymnasium on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. with the FFA Boosters hosting a chili supper at 5:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This should be a great event for the whole family.

Look for more details to come.

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Hadlock, Kingsley Named FFA Week Activities in Miller State Winners of Growmark Feb. 23 – FFA Sunday at please contact the Miller First Baptist Church FFA Department.

Co-op’s Essay Contest Feb. 24 – Greenhand IniFeb. 27 – Area IX Banquet in honor of their accomplishment.

Claudia Hadlock and This is the 27th year for Ashten Kingsley of Miller, the program, sponsored by Missouri, have been named the Growmark System and the Missouri FS memstate winber coopners of the eratives, in 2020 Growconjunction mark essay with state contest for FFA leadFFA memers, to help bers.

The young peotheme of ple develop this year’s their writing contest was skills, learn “ D e s c r i b e Essay contest winners Claudia about curthe ‘Farmer Hadlock and Ashten Kingsley rent issues of the Future.’ What tools in agriculture, and underor skills will he or she need stand the unique role of to be successful?” cooperatives.

In their essay entry, HadGrowmark (often stylized lock and Kingsley said: GROWMARK) is an agri“Tomorrow is extremely cultural cooperative with unpredictable and a farm- 2019 annual sales of $8.7 er has no choice but to de- billion providing agronopend on things that he/she my, energy, facility plancannot control. The future ning, and logistics prodfarmer will need to learn to ucts and services, as well rely on new technologies to as grain marketing and help them produce enough risk management services for the constantly growing regionally and throughout population.”

North America.

As the contest winners, Headquartered in BloomHadlock and Kingsley will ington, Illinois, Growmark receive a $500 award from owns the FS trademark, Growmark at the Missouri which is used by affiliatFFA State Convention in ed member cooperatives.

Columbia, held in April. More information is availThe Miller FFA chapter will able at www.Growmark. also receive a $300 award com.

From Miller FFA

Food For America From Jeffrey Lung and Kaylee Helton

The Miller FFA hosted Food for America for the Miller Elementary students last fall.

The Food For America Program is an educational opportunity focused on agricultural literacy in elementary schools and communities. It is a program developed to assist FFA members and all agricultural education students in

leadership skill development as they reach out to youth by sharing the world of agriculture.

The Miller FFA students took projects such as beef cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, horses, ATVs, 4-wheelers, and trapping and hides to the elementary for students to rotate through stations to learn a little bit about each project. This is a highlight for our chapter members each year!

Tornado Clean Up in Miller From Gavin Hill, Mike Laxton and Austin Manley

On May 3, 2019, the Miller Ag Department volunteered to pick up some tornado damage for a local business who lost their building due to the tornado that came through on April 30, 2019.

“Our community supports our chapter endlessly throughout the year,”

senior, Neilson Hadlock stated. “We saw the damage and the debris that was littering the neighboring field, so we talked as a chapter and decided to go spend the day picking up debris to help our community out. Was is something earth shattering that we did? No, however, anything we can do to give back to our community is worth taking a little extra time out of our day!”

‘Thinning The Herd’ Activity From Kirsten Kyger

On September 3, 2019, the Miller FFA Healthy Life Style Committee (Kirsten Kyger and Will Smith) held its very first “Thinning The Herd” activity.

In this activity any Miller FFA members who wanted to participate would spend a month living a “Healthy Lifestyle.” FFA members filled out a slip with their current weight and their personal fitness goal they hoped to reach by the end of the month.

Throughout this month, participants would fill out a fitness calendar, highlighting the activities they have done to reach their goals. Everyone’s fitness

goals are different and may not be to lose weight. Some focused on gaining muscle instead.

Former Miller FFA member and nutritionist, Lynetta Smith (Wood), came and talked to the Ag classes about the importance of good nutrition and how to truly live a healthy lifestyle. The day before all members weighed, all of the ag classes enjoyed healthy snacks and participated in Miller’s twist on Ag Olympics. On October 3rd 2019, all members who participated were weighed in and got to see if they reached the goals they set for themselves – 86 percent of Miller FFA members participated in this activity and reached their goals!

State Convention 2019 Results From Cale Tennis and Kaleb Groesbeck

Conduct of Chapter Meetings - Second Place: Shaelyn Clark, Sydnee Adams, Kirsten Kyger, Kaylee Helton, Claudia Hadlock, Cale Tennis, Kaleb Groesbeck, Ashten Kingsley, Payten Richardson Dairy Cattle Evaluation - Second Place: Neilson

Hadlock, Brenden Rinehart, Clay Allen, Austin Manley Creed Speaking - Third Place: Kirsten Kyger Dairy Foods - First Place: Dakota Washburn, Lexi Smith, Tori Parnell, Emma Gunter Forestry - Third Place: Ben Langston, William Smith, Justin Jeffers, Shaun Edwards

tiation Feb. 25 – Community Service Day Feb. 26 – Pulled Pork Box Lunch – Lunches will be for sale for $5 (including a pulled pork sandwich, BBQ Sauce, chips, and a drink) and extra sandwiches for $3. The lunches and sandwiches will be delivered to the surrounding area between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you are interested in purchasing a box lunch,

at Carthage High School (Offical Dress) Feb. 28 – Community Appreciation Breakfast The 2019-2020 chapter officers include: Pres. Clay Allen, VP Neilson Hadlock, Sec. Kirsten Kyger, Treas. Hannah Andrews, Rept. Annabelle Pearson, Sent. Cale Tennis, Parl.

Sydnee Adams, Chap. Lexi Smith, Hist. Gabi Moenkhoff, Co-Sent. Will Smith and Co-Hist. Tori Parnell.

FFA Trivia Night Set for March 3

The Miller FFA Chapter Battle of the Brains Trivia Night has been set for March 3, starting at 6 p.m. in the Miller High School gymnasium.

Registration fees will be $10 per person with up to 10 members per team. The first place team will win $75, second place will receive $50.

A meal, drinks and desserts will be provided.

The event will also include a dessert silent auction.

Miller Dairy Foods Team Ranked 7th Nationally From Lyle Whittaker Miller FFA Advisor

The Miller FFA dairy foods team won the State Dairy Foods Contest last April and earned the right to represent Missouri at the National FFA contest held October 30, 2019.

During the event, students evaluated milk for off-flavors, cheese, milk fat, somatic cell, and participated in a team activity.

Students in the team activity evaluated five months

of test results from a dairy and made recommendations for improvement.

The event also included a written exam and problem solving practicum.

The Miller FFA team placed 7th in the nation.

Lexi Smith was 7th high individual and Tori Parnell as 9th high individual, each winning $1,000.

Emma Gunter was recognized as the high individual in cheese identification and characteristics.

Rinehart Named Candidate for State Star in Placement Ashlyn Hill and Kirsten Kyger were among the Miller FFA members participating in fall public speaking contests this past school year, with both advancing to achieve fourth place in state-level competition. (Photos courtesy Miller FFA Chapter)

Fall 2019 Public Speaking Contest Results From Sydnee Adams

The Fall Speaking contests are hosted by 10 various commodities groups. Fall Speaking allows students to learn practical skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Improving your knowledge and communications skills help you understand that topic so much more. This increases your confidence and one the most effective way to get your message across.

The groups that sponsor speeches include: Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri Quarter Horse Association, Missouri Teach Ag, Missouri Institute of Cooperatives, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Pork Producers, Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives, Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation, Missouri Sheep Producers and Missouri Pet Breeders Association.

Area IX 2019 Contest Results Ashlyn Hill - Pork Producers: 1st Place Gabi Moenkhoff - Sheep: 1st Place Emberlynn Kingsley - Mo. Cooperatives: 1st Place Neilson Hadlock - Farm Bureau: 1st Place Spencer Bowles - Cattle-

men: 1st Place Lexi Smith - Missouri Pet Breeders: 1st Place Tori Parnell - Missouri Quarter Horses: 1st Place Kirsten Kyger - Missouri.

Teach Ag: 1st Place Alli Mitchell - Missouri Sheep: 2nd Place Owen Pritchett - Missouri Cooperatives: 3rd Place Hannah Andrews - Missouri Soil and Water Conservation: 3rd Place Sydnee Adams - Missouri Young Farmers: Alternate Lacey Allen - Missouri Cattlemen: Alternate.

Kaylee Scheel - Missouri Pet Breeders - Alternate Taylor Belcher - Missouri Quarter Horses: Alternate Addison Stockton - Missouri Young Farmers: Participant District IX 2019 Contest Results Ashlyn Hill – 2nd Place Gabi Moenkhoff – 2nd Place Kirsten Kyger – 1st Place State 2019 Contest Results: Kirsten Kyger - Teach Ag - 4th Place State 2018 Results Ashlyn Hill - Cooperatives - 4th Place (Note: This was Hill’s 2018 speech, but she competed at the state level in early 2019).

Brenden Rinehart, a se- Pastures Dairy and pride nior at Miller High School themselves on producing and member of the Mill- a high quality grass-based er FFA Chapter, has been dairy products to consumnamed a for ers. Rinehart 2020 State has worked Star in Agover 3,400 ricultural hours and Placement earned over by the Mis$23,500 in souri FFA his dairy Association. placement SAE project.

Rinehart is the son Rinehart of Kyle and has been T a m m y very inBrenden Rinehart Rinehart of volved in Sarcoxie, Missouri. His ad- the Miller FFA Chapter. visors are Lyle Whittaker He was a top three individand Emily Paul. His high ual in the state meats and school principals are Den- dairy cattle evaluation Canis Kimzey and Grant Mc- reer Development Events.

Donald.

He has received a Group 1 Rinehart’s Supervised rating in Dairy Foods and Agricultural Experience Farm Management Cabegan as a freshman when reer Development events. he started working for Rinehart is a hard working Maple Grove Dairy, in the leader in the Miller FFA Maple Grove community Chapter and has played an north of Avilla. His respon- integral role in conducting sibilities there included chapter activities like Food the milking of a 300-head for America program. herd of dairy cattle. AdRinehart is also a memditional responsibilities ber of the Miller FCCLA included breeding man- and PALS program. He is agement, feeding and care an accomplished football of calves and heifers, vac- player, having lettered all cinating and treatment of four years in high school. sick cattle. His sophomore He was selected 2nd team through senior years he All-conference Offensive worked for Grassland Con- and defensive linemen in sultants Dairy, a grassland the Southwest athletic condairy modeled after New ference.

Zealand farms. His responAfter graduating high sibilities include pasture school this May, Rinehart and forage management, will move to New Zealand breeding and calving for a two-year internship management, milking, on a grassland dairy. When and nutrition of cows and he returns to the Unitreplacement heifers. The ed States, he will become Grassland Consultants a farm manager for the dairy recently changed Roaming Pasture Dairy. their name to Roaming

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Washington, D.C. and NYC Patriotism and Leadership Experience

AGHS Agricultural Education Department Celebrates 100 Years in 2019-2020 From Michael Blaine, Chaplain

Our Chapter took a trip to Washington D.C. and New York City for a Leadership and Patriotism experience.

This trip mainly focused on our country’s background and learning more about its history as well as, our state leaders in office.

We met with Roy Blunt and Billy Long for discussions on the Agriculture Issues of today.

Students visited the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, our Nation’s Capital, the 9/11 Memorial, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Arlington National Cemetery, the National

Mall and memorials.

Jessica Wheeler, an attendee stated, “My favorite memorial that we visited was the 9/11 memorial, because I got a greater appreciation for the lives that were lost that day and an inside look into their personal stories.”

Ag Mechanics Team Recognized with Resolution in General Assembly From Alexis Long, Reporter

The Ag Mechanics team was presented with a Resolution from the Missouri General Assembly

by Senator Eric Burlison, who said, “.... As farming evolves, were going to need smart young minds like this to transition into the next century of farming and agriculture.”

From Dillon Magers, President

Our Agricultural Education department is celebrating 100 years at Ash Grove!

Under the direction of

Mr. J.W. Blachley, agriculture education was first offered during the 1919-1920 school year. Since the start of our program, 14 agriculture instructors have served our school district!

Culvers joined us in celebrating this special occasion by providing a free scoop of ice cream to the entire student body and staff!

Happy 100th Anniversary!

Chapter Has 3 Achieve American Degree From Alexis Long, Reporter

The American Degree is the highest honor that the National FFA Organization can bestow upon a member. This award takes years of dedication, and focus from the member.

And we are proud to say that three of our members received this prestigious degree: Kody Collins, Keagan Hosman and Carson McCollough.

Ash Grove FFA Chapter Officers 2019-2020

Labor Auction Raises $6,000 for Chapter From Alexis Long, Reporter

SOLD! On September 21, the Ash Grove FFA Chapter hosted their annual Labor Auction in which local FFA members donate 4 hours of their time to be hired for various labor jobs across the local and rural Ash Grove area. As per tradition, the funds for each student auctioned off go to the Ash Grove FFA Chapter as a Service-Learning fundraising opportunity.

This unique fundraiser allows our program to serve our community, while generating much needed funding for our year of

activities and professional experiences for our members.

The event kicked off with an invocation by Michael Blaine, which was followed by a chili supper and a small dessert auction.

The Top 5 Buyers for the evening included Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home (Kasey & Rachel Griffin), Mr. Jack Chastain, Mr. Jimmy & Dianna Wheeler, Mr. David Hazelrigg, and Mr. Keith McElroy. The buyer purchasing the most students in total was also Mr. David Hazelrigg (13 students).

Fall Public Speaking

The top selling groups of students included: Lot 24- Jared Jackson & Porter Mullins, Lot 7- Daniel & Luke Elliott, Lot 10- Payton Griffin & Jorgia Hosman, Lot 17- Hunter Wheeler, William Lampley, and Camden Daniel. Additional thanks go out to Mr. Lyndell Hall for donating his auctioneer services, the parents of our members, all buyers, pie donors, and chapter members. Our program greatly appreciates the incredible support that we received during this event. At the end of the night over $6,000.00 was raised for the Ash Grove FFA Chapter. Thank you Ash Grove community for making this a success for our chapter!

President - Dillon Magers, Vice President - Makenna Johnson, 2nd Vice President - Cannon Palmer, Treasurer - Daniel Elliott, Assistant Treasurer - Luke Elliott, Secretary- William Lampley, Assistant Secretary - Jessica Wheeler, Reporter - Alexis Long, Assistant Reporter - Ben Hines, Sentinel - Hunter Wheeler, Assistant Sentinel - Olivia Stemiel, Chaplain - Michael Blaine, Parliamentarian - Mackenzie Lutz, Historian - Emma Hancock, Advisor- Nathan Isakson, Teaching Intern- Mikailia Livingston. (Photos courtesy Ash Grove FFA Chapter)

Agricultural Sales Contest

From Ben Hines, Asst.

Reporter

This past fall, we had 4 members compete in the area 10 prepared public speaking contest. Makenna Johnson competed in the Young Farmers/ Young Farm Wives division, the category related to the topic of promoting understanding agricultural education. In turn, she placed 1st at area and 3rd at districts, with her speech, “Beef: Will it be for Dinner?”. Mallory Morton competed in the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association division, placing 3rd at area, with her speech, “Cattle and the Climate.”The

concept of her speech regarded how cattle production affects global warming. Ben Hines competed in the Missouri Farm Bureau division, speaking of how agriculture is changing and what Farm Bureau can do to help. He placed 3rd at area, with his speech, “Agricultural opportunities abound… how can Farm Bureau assist and meet the challenges.”Elijah Morrison competed in the teach ag division at area, which encourages students to pursue a career in Ag Education, with his speech, “Ag Educators: Making a Positive Difference.”

From Michael Blaine and MaKenna Johnson

This past spring our Ag sales team placed sixth at Southwest District competition and placed 13 at State selling Crystalyx brand supplements. Team members included Makenna Johnson, Paige Williams, Katelynn Hodges, and Taylor Spickard.

The Agricultural Sales contest consists of an individual sales presentation

over the product chosen, a customer service scenario, and a written exam. Contestants are evaluated on their ability to navigate customer concerns through illustrating the features and benefits of their product, and their success in securing a sale and long term relationship.

“This contest was a blast and opened up my mind of potentially being in Ag Sales as a future career,” stated MaKenna Johnson.

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LOCKWOOD FFA Traditions Live on With Lockwood FFA

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Owen Neely Wins Missouri Young Farmers Association Speech Contest From Camryn Foster, Reporter

From Camryn Foster, Reporter

Over the years, traditions in the FFA have changed.Years ago it was the Father – Son Banquet now it is the Parent – Member Banquet.

Change is good, they say.

One tradition that has not changed in the Lock-

wood FFA is the annual rite of passage of “Drive Your Tractor to School Day”.

Each year members drive tractors, some old, some new, to school.

Sometimes the tractors aren’t even theirs.

Oftentimes, members have to wake up very early in order to make it

to school on time. Once the buses are done dropping off students, tractors are lined up in front of the building to display our pride in the occupation that drives our local economy.

No matter what else changes this activity seems to be the constant.

Lockwood Greenhands Attend Conference

Owen Neely, finished a journey that started last fall, Saturday, February 1st at the Inn at Grand Glaize when he earned first place in the Young Farmers/ Young Farm Wives Speech contest. The contest was held during their annual convention in Lake of the Ozarks.

Last October, Owen researched and wrote a speech on “How Can FFA Members Agvocate after Graduation”. This speech had to be six to eight minutes long, backed by research, and given by memory before a panel of judges. Owen did well at Area 9 contests and advanced to the district level, where again he qualified through two rounds and won first place in the Southwest District.

On February 1st he once

Owen Neely of the Lockwood FFA Chapter is presented with the first place plaque for winning the Missouri Young Farmers speech contest by Association President Matt Deimeke. (Photo courtesy Lockwood FFA Chapter)

again competed against the winners from the other five districts in the state.

Not only do contestants delivery their speeches to the panel of judges but afterwards the judges are allowed to ask questions pertaining to the speeches or the subject at large. Afterwards at the luncheon

Owen was named the winner. Later that day he delivered his speech in front of the entire Young Farmer delegation at their closing banquet. Owen is a freshman here at Lockwood and the son of Angie Whitesell and Jeremy Neely. Congratulations Owen, Great Job!

Lockwood FFA Adopts A Highway From Camryn Foster Reporter

As the 2019-2020 officers and chapter were planning the year, they decided that they wanted to make a greater impact

From Camryn Foster, Reporter

Members of the Agricultural Science I class traveled to the Darr Center on the MSU campus in Springfield, to attend the 2020 Greenhand Motivational Conference on January 8.

Over 4,500 first-year FFA members from more than 320 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to

learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference in their lives, school and community at the annual Greenhand Motivational Conferences.

These conferences presented by the State FFA Officers and sponsored by MFA Incorporated were held January 6-10, 2020

throughout Missouri.

Through interactive workshops and skits, the State FFA Officers encouraged first-year FFA members to explore their talents and reach outside their comfort zone for the opportunities provided through FFA membership.

They helped the new agriculture students set goals for their education, careers, and FFA experience.

Lockwood FFA Hosts New Event

Lockwood FFA Officer Team President Tucker Berry Vice President Clayton Robertson Secretary Katie Schnelle Treasurer Haiden Queen Reporter Camryn Foster Sentinel Bryar Brummett

From Camryn Foster, Reporter

Before Christmas break, the Lockwood FFA chapter held a food drive to benefit the Lockwood Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. This was the first time the chapter had ever undertaken an event like this; the officer team and the members wanted to become more involved in the community and giving back. To make it a little more interesting for students, a friendly competition between the classes was added to see who could bring in the most donations.

The collections began just after Thanksgiving break and ended just before Christmas break. In true fashion it was a last minute dash to get donations into the Ag room.

Overall the chapter collected almost four hundred

pounds of non-perishable food items for the food pantry which were deliv-

ered just before Christmas break began.

in our community.

In this effort they have joined with the Missouri Department of Transportation to adopt a portion of Highway 160 just east of Lockwood. The signs

should be going up soon designation that portion of the highway and they are pleased to be a part of this program to help keep a small part of the state and community looking a little bit better.

Lockwood FFA WEEK Activities Camo Day • Flannel Day • America Day/ Teacher Appreciation • Drive Tractor to School Day/T-Shirt Day • Area FFA Banquet • Official Dress Day • FFA Sunday

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GOLDEN CITY FFA

Our Officer Team Traveled to Carl Junction to attend the Area IX Officer Training, where they attended workshops focused on helping them to lead and run a successful and organized chapter.

From left-right Eliab C., Lane D., Gracee S., Damien L., and Jolee R.

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The Golden City FFA Chapter held its barnwarming on December 19, where Queen Kyndall S. and King Brenton B. were crowend (front row). Back row: Candidates - Brooke B., Lydia H., Austin B., Braden S., Logan M. and Gracee S. Fun was reportedly had by all.

A group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors attended the MU Field Day at the MU Southwest Research Center near Mt. Vernon in September. The students were able to listen to presenters speak of a wide variety of topics that range from Food Safety to ruminant health.

Golden City FFA WEEK Activities

In November, a group of young FFA ladies were able to attend the Women in Ag Conference hosted in Lamar. Left to right: Lydia H., Jolee R., Kyndall S., Maggie R. and Brooke B.

es Monday - Muddy Vehicl ay Tuesday - Greenhand D preciation Wednesday - Teacher Ap kshop/Area Banquet or W r ce ffi O ay sd ur Th Friday - Flannel Day

In September, the Greenhands attended the Area IX Greenhand Conference held at Joplin High School. Students heard from the Area IX State FFA Officer, and participated in workshops conducted by the Area IX officer team. These workshops highlighted the many opportunities available to students while in the FFA. Back Row, left to right: Ty F., Cooper B., Maggie R., Lydia H., Peyton J., Jayden B., Kyndall S. and Dawson B.

Select Golden City FFA Chapter Activities 2019-20 LEAD Conference Area IX Officer Training at Carl Junction Greenhand Conference at Joplin High MU Field Day at Mt. Vernon Southwest Center

Women in Agriculture Conference at Lamar District Greenhand Conference Chapter Barnwarming Monthly Chapter Meetings

Golden City FFA State Qualifying Contest Teams 2019 Entomology Arlo Stump, Eliab Cifuentes, Ivan Edson Farm Business Management Brooke Friesenborg, Ashlyn Woodworth, Lynzi Taylor, Michael Wilken FFA Knowledge Caleb Cifuentes, Brenton Bilyeu, Jolee Rector

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WALNUT GROVE WG FFA’ers Join Courtesy Corps, 2 Receive American Degrees at National Convention

Above, a number of Walnut Grove FFA Chapter members attending the National FFA Convention last October in Indianapolis volunteered to participate in the National Courtesy Corps, assisting others attending the convention with various simple issues that can arise. Advisor Bruce Blakemore said this was an opportunity for the students to volunteer to help with staffing at the convention.

At left, Walnut Grove High School graduates and FFA chapter members Grace Miller and Cole Melton, pictured with advisor Bruce Blakemore, received their American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention. This is the highest degree a member of the FFA can achieve, and is awarded by the national organization.

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WG’s Greenhouse, Landscaping Class Much More Than Playing in Dirt, Watering Plants

Above, students in the Walnut Grove agriculture education program’s greenhouse and landscaping classes are required to plan, grow and harvest a raised bed garden crop. Detailed records are kept and students are allowed to either take home what is produced or contribute the food grown to the school lunch program. (Photos courtesy Walnut Grove FFA Chapter)

From Bruce Blakemore Walnut Grove FFA Advisor

As part of the greenhouse and landscaping class, members are required to plan, grow and harvest a fall raised bed garden crop. Careful records are kept and students are allowed to take home the

produce or use the food produced for the school lunch program.

Members of the greenhouse class, as part of general greenhouse maintenance, are learned how to wire 120 volt circuits. Before spring production begins, all wiring in the school greenhouse must be inspected to ensure proper function.

(Photos courtesy Walnut Grove FFA Chapter)

Freshmen, Sophomores Attend Field Day at MU’s Southwest Center Field in Mt. Vernon

From Walnut Grove FFA

In September 2019, members of the Walnut Grove freshman “greenhand” classes attended the Field Day at the University of Missouri’s Southwest Center research farm in Mt. Vernon.

This field trip exposed the first- and

Above, students in Walnut Grove High School greenhouse classes learn how to wire 120 volt circuits as part of the course curriculum, as it is an important aspect of greenhouse maintenance. Before spring production begins, all wiring in the greenhouse is inspected to ensure proper functionality.

Agricultural Construction Students Prepare Birdhouse Kits for Arc of the Ozarks Outreach

some second-year students to many agricultural topics that will be taught during the school year.

Included in the trip was the very popular interaction with a canulated cow activity, which allows students to directly observe and learn about ruminant digestion in a very hands-on way.

At right, students in the Walnut Grove agriculture education program’s agricultural construction class prepare birdhouse kits to be used by the Arc of the Ozarks in one of that organization’s community service programs. Students made 50 kits by cutting all the wooden pieces and pre-drilling holes to make assembly easier for the enduser. These kits will be assembled by local disabled youth as part of an outreach program.

(Photo courtesy Walnut Grove FFA Chapter)

Walnut Grove FFA’ers Attend Missouri FFA’s ‘Camp Rising Sun’ at Lake of the Ozarks

At right, a number of Walnut Grove FFA members attended FFA Camp Rising Sun at Lake of the Ozarks this past summer. Camp Rising Sun has been an annual tradition of the Missouri FFA Association going back to at least the 1950s. (Photo courtesy Walnut Grove FFA Chapter)

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Stockton FFA Chapter Presents FFA Food for America Program for Stockton Elementary Students From Morgan Kennon

On November 26, 2019 Food for America was hosted by several Stockton High School students from the FFA chapter at the Tinsley barn.

The three third grade classes rotated through stations presented by FFA members.

Students learned where their food comes from, as well as fun facts about the animals. The groups were led by Reagan Kennon, Payten Foster, and Garrett Haden. The group leaders took the kids to each rotation and helped serve them their snack of hotdogs and juice boxes at the end.

Cali Hillsman and Isabella Marcum worked as a

team to teach about poultry. They brought in chickens as well as eggs and other poultry products.

The next rotation was the swine station led by Angela Anderson. She brought in a spotted gilt, as well as some pork products including bacon and pork chops.

Tristen Henson displayed one of her goats. Students got an up close look at the goat as she explained the different products produced by it.

Students then moved to the rabbit station where they got to take a look at Randy Ford’s rabbits. He showed them different cuts of rabbit meat and allowed them to touch the rabbits.

Madison Swaggerty

brought in her bottle calf for the kids to see and beef cuts such as ground beef, sirloin, and steaks.

The final station was taught by Hope Heryford.

She brought in one of her sheep. At this station she had different cuts of lamb on display and also talked about the wool production.

At the end the kids sat down and were able to ask questions about what FFA is and the different opportunities it offers. They also had some fun conversations about animals they have on their farms and all of the new things they learned. This was a great learning opportunity for the kids, as well as a leadership opportunity for the members.

Top right, Hope Heryford teaches third graders from Stockton Elementary about sheep products during FFA Food for America.

Bottom right, Isabella Marcum displays chickens as she discusses food products from poultry production.

(Photos courtesy Stockton FFA Chapter)

My Week at the Washington Leadership Conference From Amber McBride

The week at WLC has truly changed my perspective.

Not only has it changed my perspective but it’s expanded my motivation for choosing to be a leader and making our world a better place.

Through our Community Group (CG) sessions and meetings that week, we discussed diversity, having a purpose, and our LTS (living to serve) plans. My definition of diversity before WLC was nothing compared to the real meaning we learned here at WLC. Throughout WLC, it is so diverse but no one doesn’t feel accepted.

I have met some of the nicest people I’ve ever encountered. Everyone is always polite no matter the situation. I’ve never heard so many kind responses from people. It’s amazing how accepting and kind all these FFA members from all over the nation, were. Personally, that sticks with me.

Everyone is so genuine and amazing, and I love every moment of it.

Also we have learned throughout that we all have a purpose to serve our com-

munity. We have a purpose to go out there and serve others and serve the people who need it. Over the past few days, we developed our own LTS plan in our CG groups. The ideas and thoughts coming from my group just made me so happy. One person, YOU, is all it takes to make a difference in someone else’s life that is in desperate need.

Also learning about everyone else’s chapter has inspired me so much to go home and make great things happen in our chapter, such as helping the families in our community. We are the generation of leaders, and we need to serve our community and make a difference in people’s lives who need it.

We did so much this week I can’t even remember everything. Some of the funnest parts were riding the metros, literally everywhere! There wasn’t a day out of the week we didn’t ride the metros. Also, we got to visit some pretty cool places such as, the Holocaust Museum, George Washington Estate, China Town, the Air and Space Museum, Arlington Cemetery, National Archives

Museum, the Whitehouse, Library of Congress, US Capitol, Missouri State Senaor Roy Blunt’s office, the Smithsonian, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, JFK Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, WWI and WWII Memorial, FDR Memorial and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. We got to watch the WWI and WWII veterans fly into DC and unload off busses to the War Memorial. Also, we got to ride segways downtown to the Capitol building, Whitehouse, several memorials, and other various places.

While on segways, we encountered the President driving downtown and either left or got dropped off at the Whitehouse. We also got to watch the changing of the guards and the Arlington Cemetery.

At dinner Friday night, we experienced the real deal.

We attended a dinner composed of the high, middle, and low class. I was part of the low class, which had to sit on the ground and only got white rice to eat. The middle class got to sit at tables. They also got normal, everyday food and tea or

juice to drink.

Unlike the middle class, the high class got steaks, drinks in fancy glasses, and dessert. It was a time of deep thought and sorrow for everyone. But, they reminded us constantly how many people actually live like the poor class.

That same night, there Members of the Stockton FFA Chapter visited George Washington’s eswas a presen- tate, Mount Vernon, in Virginia while participating in the Washington tation with Leadership Conference last summer. (Photo courtesy Stockton FFA Chapter) rubber balls.

They had at in our world today. Soon my experience at WLC. At least 15 10-gallon tubs of after, more than 350 of us first, I was super nervous them. Proceeding, they told packaged 70,560 meals for and grumpy that I didn›t us this was the amount of the kids who don’t have get to be in the same room children and adults in the enough food. as people from my chapworld who don’t get the The amount of hunger ter, and I didn’t want to be proper nutrition. Our CG in our world is insane. We away from home, but after leaders dumped the rubber often take so many oppor- the second day it felt like balls out on the floor in a tunities for granted and family. The bonds we made big circle. We could only never think of those who were incredible. I made pick up one and bring it to need help. After this week some of the best friends this the bucket at a time. The of nothing but inspiration, week, and I’ll never forget point was, we had to see I believe this generation of the memories I made and how long it could take us to leaders is bound to make a my purpose to fulfill the get all of them back in the difference and serve their needs back home in our buckets, as if we were cur- community. I’d never trade community with my Stocking the amount of hunger ton FFA chapter.

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Dadeville FFA Officer Team President Saedee Sherwood Vice President Clinton McGill Secretary Jacob King Treasurer Garrett Freeze Reporter Rylee Mullins Sentinel Caleb Walker Parliamentarian Carter Lakey Historian Reid Goodman

Dadeville FFA Chapter members attending the 2019 National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis. Top row (l-r): Jacob King, Carter Lakey, Caleb Walker, At top and above, Dadeville FFA members enjoy food Garrett Freeze, Reid Goodman; bottom row: Bailey McGill, Clinton McGill, and games during the chapter’s Barnwarming.

Rylee Mullins, Saedee Sherwood, and Krissa Ballinger.

Matthew Huchteman and Branden Powell of the Dadeville FFA Chapter received their State FFA degrees at the 2019 State Convention, held in Columbia.

Chaplain Bailey McGill

Dadeville FFA members attending a Professional Bull Riders event, sponsored by Missouri State University of Springfield and PFI Western Store.

Freshmen and sophomores learn about a variety of interesting farming techniques and new technology at the University of Missouri Field Day.

Chili Supper/ Labor Auction Held Feb. 11 From Jordan Buck Dadeville FFA Advisor

The Dadeville FFA Chapter held their annual Chili Supper and Workers Auction at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 11, in the Dadeville school gymnasium.

Students were awarded their Greenhand and Chapter FFA degrees before presenting themselves at auction for eight hours of labor.

Funds raised through this even help pay for the trip to state convention, chapter awards and the annual banquet, with 30 percent ($700 this year) also being donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

FFA members helped package over 100,000 meals for those in need during the FFA Food Insecurity Day at the Missouri State Fair.

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Avilla R-XIII Ag Ed Program Avilla ‘Ag Days’ Held Monthly Unique Among Area Schools

Avilla School graduate Jessica Hylton is shown speaking to students at Avilla during her term as a state FFA officer.

Hylton became a state officer while a member of the Miller FFA Chapter. The Avilla R-XIII School District has no high school, so students attend grades 9-12 in neighboring districts, many joining the FFA chapters at those schools.

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From Sarah Calvin Avilla School Ag/Tech Teacher

This is the 17th year Agricultural Education has been taught in the Avilla R-XIII School District.

What started out in 2003 to be just an elective class for eighth graders has grown into a unique program for this rural K-8 school in Southwest Missouri. The program teaches agriculture classes to all grades, kindergarten through eighth.

Agriculture is one of America’s basic industries, employing over 20 percent of the nation’s workforce, encompassing the food, fiber, conservation and natural resource systems.

Making students aware of the diversity of the possible careers within the broad field of agriculture helps them become a more informed, productive citizen in our society.

In these classes, students not only learn where their food comes from, they learn farm animal names and breeds, about careers in agriculture, plant and animal science, livestock judging, farm safety and much more. They learn that there is more to agriculture than just farming.

During the year, the eighth grade sponsors and teaches “Ag Day” activities and all classes help grow plants in the greenhouse. Classes, from second grade on up, participate in career development judging contests.

We all participate in the Hoard’s Dairy Judging Contest, and have livestock and meats judging activities via the internet.

Many of our Avilla students have gone on to be successful in area FFA chapters including those at Miller, Sarcoxie, Carthage and Jasper. We like to cheer on our kids who go on to participate in judging contests, who have won speech contests, chapter officers, proficiency awards and more. We have had a few from Avilla go on to get their State and American FFA Degrees, and have had at least one former Avilla ag student go on to become a Missouri State FFA Officer: Jessica Hylton, a graduate from the Miller FFA Chapter.

Of course, they have achieved these honors through their respectful high school programs, but we like to share with them in these successes, and are proud to say: “Once an Avilla aggie, always an Avilla aggie! “

Avilla Exeter Corn Maze Trip

From Gracie Still, Jamie Maldonado and Justice Harmon

The Avilla school went on a field trip to the Exeter Corn Maze. The Avilla ag education department sponsored the trip.

The eighth grade helped

Avilla School Barnwarming From Colton Bourgeous and KorBen Adamson

Every year Avilla’s eighth grade arranges Ag Days. In September, the eighth grade separated into groups and taught the younger grades about Johnny Apple Seed and Missouri apples.

In October, the eighth graders served as group leaders for the elementary grades when they went to Exeter Corn Maze.

Avilla Ag Students Practice FFA Opening Ceremonies From Emma Jones

From Shelby Hegwer and Emma Baker

The Avilla Ag Program is fortunate to have their own greenhouse. The students use it as a hands-on learning opportunity.

Kindergarten through eighth grade students all participate. We start by planting our seeds in February. We use planting seed trays and continue to transplant them into bigger trays as they grow. For

supervise and lead the lower grades through the corn maze and they ate there and had a good time. The Exeter Corn Maze was full of activities such as a corn pool, slide, trampoline, hayride, zipline and many more.

Avilla-area farmer Patricia Potter recently directed $2,500 be given to the agricultural education program of the Avilla R-XIII School District through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Bayer Fund.

Sarah Calvin, Avilla agriculture teacher, said the funds will be used for renovations to the school greenhouse and to improve landscaping at the school as a class project.

America’s Farmers Grow Communities partners with farmers to support rural notfor-profit organizations. The program gives farmers the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to the not-for-profit of their choice, and has now awarded over $33 million.

“A better life is Bayer’s goal. Farmers are invested in

their communities, they root for their neighbors, and they know when and where there

Avilla held the 2019 Barnwarming on November 6, in the Avilla school gym.

Barnwarming King and Queen were Colton Bourgous and Laney Dorris.

The candidates were Taye Witherspoon, Colton

Bourgous, Emily Ross, Alex Dunham, Sydda Downing, Michael Nies, Cody Rinehart, Jayden Pippin, Loghann Leavin, and Laney Dorris.

Royalty was selected by penny wars and games played that evening.

Some of the games played were milk chugging, roping and trivia.

All Grades Learn in Greenhouse

Monsanto/Bayer Awards Grant to Avilla Ag Ed From Elizabeth Euceda and Valerie Vang

In November, the eighth grade put together a dance for the middle school that was a western theme. We called it Barnwarming.

In February, we celebrate FFA week where the class FFA officers have a competition of who memorizes their opening ceremony parts best.

In April, we will have a petting zoo and in May we will have a pedal tractor race and pedal pull.

From Paige Dore and MacKenzie Pankratz

is a need,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Vice President of Corporate Engagement.

flowers and geraniums, we will finish them by putting them in hanging baskets.

We finish the vegetables (tomatoes and peppers) by putting them in 6- packs.

We have our annual greenhouse sale the last week of April and first week of May. Our hanging baskets cost $15 and our vegetables cost $2 a 6-pack.

Please come and support us during our greenhouse sale later this spring.

The Avilla middle school agriculture students are assigned roles as FFA officers and learn their parts in FFA opening ceremonies. The class is divided into two or three groups and they work together to learn the opening ceremonies roles and then they have a competition among their classmates to see who is going to represent their class.

Then the middle schoolers have a competition among the other grades to see who can recite their parts fluently and confidently. Learning the FFA opening ceremony parts helps students learn the different roles of FFA members and improve responsibility.

One eighth grade group has Cheyenne Horton as the president, Emily Ross as vice president, Shelby Hegwer as secretary, Valeri Vang as treasurer, Elizabeth Eceda as reporter, Emma Baker as sentinel, KorBen Adamson as advisor, Taye Witherspoon as parliamentarian, Kenzie Chrisman as chaplain, and Jamie Maldonado as historian.

Eighth grade group number two has Justice Harman as president, Jenna Wilson as vice president, Macken-

zie Pankratz as secretary, Paige Dore as treasurer, Gracie Still as reporter, Alex Dunham as sentinel, Colten Bourgeous as advisor, Bodie Gubser as parliamentarian, and Emma Jones as chaplain.

One seventh grade group has Sydda Pankratz as president, Ashley Urena as vice president, Sydnei Griffin as secretary, Jacob Xiong as treasurer, Viktoria Dickinson as reporter, Morgan Allen as sentinel, and Lexa Youngblood as advisor.

Seventh grade group number two has Addison Bayless as president, Michael Nies as vice president, Lane Allen as secretary, Jose Trujillo as treasurer, and Cody Rhinehart as sentinel.

One sixth grade group has Luke Jones as president, Arleth Miron as vice president, Quincy O’Malley as secretary, Laney Dorris as treasurer, Gracie West as reporter, Hannah Parker as sentinel, and Nate Keeling as advisor.

Sixth grade group two has Kahli Kollmeyer as president, August Hail as vice president, Loghann Leivan as secretary, Emma Bourgeous as treasurer, Sarah Wilson as reporter, Hope Miller as sentinel, and Aaron Griffin as advisor.

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