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INSIDE OBITUARIES • Norma Mildred (Haustein) Brunner, 96, Lockwood • William Arthur “Bill” Finley, 74, Greenfield • Connie Dee Cleek, 65, Aurora • Richard Dale Kane, 59, Mt. Vernon • Elmer Robert Lindeman, 87, Aurora • Jack Wendell Wise, Aurora

John Neill Run for Cancer, June 6

Saturday, June 6, beginning at 7 a.m. the John Neil Cancer Run will take place at the American Legion Building. Lockwood. Registration forms may be picked up at Prairie Mercantile or downloaded from Facebook. Preregistration guarantees a t-shirt.

Lockwood Citywide Garage Sale, June 6

Start your spring cleaning now to be ready to make some money! We will be having the Lockwood citywide garage sale on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

If you are planning to have a sale, please let Amy Schnelle know so you can be added to the list (417-693-0852). Also you can find our event page on Facebook for updates.

CONTENTS Obituaries...............Pg 2A Community.............Pg 3A Business Dir. ......... Pg 5A Commentary..........Pg 6A Worship Dir............Pg 7A Hometown Heroes.Pg 1B Legals..................Pg 5-6B Classified...............Pg 7B

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Heroes Among Us Greenfield Subway Adding to From Pamela Allen low whatever protocol is Dade County Health Dept. needed to keep their towns Convenience with Pick-up Window safe. Nursing Home adminSo many heroes in Dade County, where would I begin. The hearts of Dade county people come to the surface, especially when there are needs in the community.

By James McNary Articles Editor

Work is progressing quickly on the installation of pick-up window at the Subway restaurant in Greenfield, with plans for further improvements to be made in the coming months.

The pick-up window is being installed partly in response to the demands placed on restaurants by the need for social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak, but also as a way of increasing convenience for customers.

“When COVID-19 hit, we had to get creative,” said Christy Myers, operations director for the 10 Subway stores owned by franchisee John Straus.

Customers will soon be able to place an order via the Subway app and have it ready for them to pick it up at the window, without having to enter the store themselves.

Myers said that nationally, the Subway chain is preparing to roll out curbside delivery, but she feels that the pick-up window service, which is planned to be upgraded to a drivethrough, will be much better for this area.

istrators and staff who take extra care in making sure they follow protocol to keep the residents safe no matter how hard it becomes sometimes.

CommuniPeople deliverty members, ing food to make who have made sure no one goes masks from hungry. Schools the kindness of Pamela Allen passing out food their hearts and Director, DCHD and school packtook them to ets to children businesses and individuals every day to help those who need them. Businesswho are in need in this es who have went above difficult time. Restaurants and beyond putting protostriving to do their part by col in place to protect their staying open and feeding employees and those who those who work and sac- come to their business. rifice to help keep people Doctors and nurses who safe. Pharmacies serving live in our community that and delivering to those sacrifice and work to give who need prescriptions no us the patient care that we matter what is going on in need. Also, all the citizens the community. Our local in our county who strive paper, who strive to keep every day to do the right the community, informed thing and follow what is every way possible both by needed to protect others. the paper and online. The So many I know I have health department who not thought of who deserve tries to do everything they a big hug, from 6 feet, and can to keep the community a thank you for what they safe in every way possible, do to be a hometown hero. seven days a week. Yeah So thanks to all of you, beto no positives [COVID-19 cause together, with the tests]! strong in faith that we have The dental office who con- in our county, praying for tinues to do emergencies to all of us, we will ride out help those in pain during the storm and survive this this difficult time. The may- and anymore that may ors who work hard to fol- come our way in the future.

business is now via the pick-up window,” said Myers.

The window is being added onto the back of the building, along the alley running behind the store. As soon as the pick-up window is installed, then next step will be repaving and re-striping the parking lot area of the property, followed by the installation of a kiosk that will make the pick-up window into a full-featured drivethrough service.

“The pick-up window is just the first phase,” said Myers.

“We’re excited about the improvements coming to the store in Greenfield.”

“At our store in Neosho, over 80 percent of our

Check out the Hometown Heroes B-section with feature stories about a few everyday heroes in this edition of The Vedette!

No Summer School For Greenfield Miller Hires New Football earlier that morning. He resuming in the fall. Board From Rachel Schnelle

On May 20, the Greenfield R-IV School District Board of Education met and discussed issues affecting the district and passed several measures regarding the COVID-19 situation.

The first item discussed was the district budget for the upcoming school year.

Supt. Chris Kell said the Greenfield district’s budget and finances are headed in the right direction, given the current economic situation. Gov. Mike Parson held a conference call with all of the school district superintendents in Missouri

said a significant amount of money will likely be cut or withheld from school districts across the state.

Elementary Principal Don Cox gave a presentation about having summer school in June. By using data from parent surveys and procedures from other schools, he presented what could be done if it were held. Cox told the board he felt the right decision was to not have summer school. The board supported this decision in a later vote, with the general recommendation from board members to focus on classes

And Basketball Coaches

President Renee Meents expressed the importance of taking time to figure out By Bob Jackson what the right decision and Reporter procedures are .

The Miller Schools have “We’re just kind of sitting hire two new coaches for back and kind of arranging the school year 2020-2021. those ducks, and seeing They will replace Jamie Lawhat other schools are trySalle, football coach, who ing and how it’s working,” is retiring and Josh Kline, said Meents. who is moving to Monett, A representative from the Missouri, to coach girls basCommunity Teachers Asso- ketball. ciation (CTA) was in attenThe new football coach dance to address the board is Jerrad Hansen, a Pierce in support of a proposal City High School grad who then played college football at William Jewell Uni‘Greenfield BoE’ versity. He has coached in Continued on page 4

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Death Notices

William Arthur Finley

William Arthur “Bill” Finley, of Greenfield, Missouri, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, in the Dade County Nursing Home at the age of 74.

Graveside services were held Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Lockwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lockwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel. com.

Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

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

Connie Dee Cleek

Connie Dee Cleek, age 65, of Aurora, Missouri, died Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora.

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

Richard Dale Kane

Richard Dale Kane, age 59, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the NHC HealthCare in Joplin, Missouri.

A private family graveside will be held at a later date at the Summit Cemetery. Ar-

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rangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

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

Elmer Robert Lindeman

Elmer Robert Lindeman, age 87, of Aurora, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at his home.

There was a private family service under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora. A graveside service followed for friends and family at the Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora.

Memorial donations may be made payable to the Grace Lutheran Church, in care of the funeral home.

On line condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.

Jack Wendell Wise

Jack Wendell Wise, Aurora, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the age of 100 years, 7 months, and 16 days.

A private family service was held Friday, May 22, 2020, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora with a graveside service to follow for friends and family at the Crane Community Cemetery.

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

Benefits Of Outdoor Play For Children From Amber Allen

The weather is getting warmer and families are spending more time outdoors. This gives families more opportunities to use outdoor play as teachable moments. Playing is part of learning and advancing a child’s development.

When children play outside they are able to learn by exploring the world around them. Below is a list of a few benefits associated with outdoor play.

SCIENCE Science lessons are all around children when they are outdoors. Children can bring you discoveries they find through a nature scavenger hunt to start a conversation. A dandelion picked by a child can open a conversation of questions. For example, “Why do you think dandelions turn white? Do you think this is a weed or flower?”

BUILD CONFIDENCE There are many less structured ways to interact with the outdoors than most

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indoor activities. Letting your child choose how they interact with the outdoors helps them build confidence.

CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION Unstructured style play allows children to think more freely, create their own style of play, and try new ways to approach nature in imaginative ways.

ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING Activities can be created outside differently than inside. Think of creative and engaging activities that fit your child’s need to move and fit their interest.

For example, if your child loves art you can collected different sticks and leaves and use them as natural paintbrushes with finger paint.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Outdoor play builds a variety of gross motor skills including running, climbing, and jumping.

BOOKS COME TO LIFE OUTSIDE For example, a butterfly in the yard can create the questions and conversation with children such as “I wonder what that butterfly is looking for in the flower?

Does she look like the butterfly we read about earlier?” Children develop knowledge about their world when they have a chance to watch, observe, predict, and learn in the moment.

Playing outdoors has benefits for both children and their family members.

It is a point in the day to pause, look, listen, explore, observe, and move. Playing outside can lead to better physical and mental health, improved sleep, cognitive, social, and emotional skills for young children. Making sure outdoor play is a part of a child’s daily schedule supports early learning and opens a world of curiosity.

Norma Mildred Brunner Norma Mildred (Haustein) Brunner, of Lockwood, Missouri, daughter of Max Emil and Wilhelminia Minnie (Grimm) Haustein, was born on February 17, 1924 in Dade County, Missouri.

She died on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, Missouri. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leroy in 2003; and her daughter, Jeanette. She spent 96 years and three months with us.

Norma spent her lifetime in Dade County. She married Leroy Edwin Brunner on September 10, 1944 in Lockwood, Missouri. Norma moved to Lockwood in 2008, and had been a member of the quilting club for

several years before moving to Lockwood.

Norma is survived by her two sons, Harold Brunner of Lockwood, Missouri and Leonard Brunner and his wife Sarah of Lamar, Missouri; her four daughters, Janice Carpenter of Lake Stevens, Washington; Joyce Charles of Springfield, Missouri; Joan Miley of Lockwood, Missouri; and Jean Killingsworth and husband, Robert of Springfield, Missouri; her sister, Helen Younce of Washington; ten grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and neighbors will remember Norma.

Graveside services were

held Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Pippenger Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran School or to the Pippenger Cemetery.

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

Services were under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

Cargill Donates to Help FFA Chapters Deal with Fallout from COVID-19 From National FFA Organization

This spring has brought uncertainty to many FFA members and chapters across the country – as banquets, spring plant sales and fundraisers have been canceled. The National FFA Organization has developed a program– the FFA COVID-19 Chapter Assistance Program – to help chapters in these uncertain times.

The purpose of this program is to provide FFA chapters with an opportunity to receive up to $2,000 in funding to help offset the loss of program revenue and to assist them in navigating through these difficult times.

“Spring and summer are traditionally a key time for our chapters to fundraise,” said National FFA Chief Program Officer, Christine White. “Due to school closures and the current need for social distancing, it has made it difficult for chapters to host these essential events, creating a negative impact on their chapter programs’ revenue.”

Cargill, a 60-year partner of FFA, announced today that they will contribute $500,000 to the program to assist chapters.

This contribution is part of Cargill’s $35 million commitment to COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts and specifically to Cargill’s North America Protein support for partners focusing on agriculture communities, farmers and ranchers.

“At the heart of our food system, farmers carry on their essential work of nourishing the world. We are partnering with organizations like FFA to support the resilience of communities, farmers and ranchers during this unprecedented time,” said John Niemann, managing director, protein ingredients & international channel, Cargill Protein North America and current chair of the National FFA

Sponsors Board. “We want to thank FFA for their continued support of future sustainability and agriculture leaders who continue to provide innovative solutions to the challenges of a complex food system.”

“Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen our members across the country step up to the plate and help in their communities,” said National FFA Organization Chief Marketing Officer Molly Ball. “At National FFA we are excited to have this opportunity to assist our chapters where it is needed so they can continue to do the great work. We appreciate our partnership with Cargill as we continue to grow the next generation of leaders in agriculture.”

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to more than 700,000 student members who belong to one of the more than 8,600 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by more than 8 million alumni and supporters throughout the U.S.

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Cemetery Notices Wetzel Cemetery

Your continued support of Wetzel Cemetery is much appreciated. Donations may be sent to Connie Roseman, 113 Route BB, Greenfield, MO 65661.

Dadeville Masonic Cemetery

The Dadeville Masonic Cemetery is accepting donations for cemetery maintenance. Please send to Dadeville Masonic Cemetery, 1004 East Dade 42, Dadeville, MO 65635.

Thank you!

Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Thank you to those who have already given their

Report Your Controlled Burns

If you are planning to do a control burn, please call 417-637-1911 and report it before you begin.

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 Greenfield/Lockwood: first, third, fourth Thursdays each month • To Lamar: second Thursday each month 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 City Garden Now Open

The garden is available for anyone needing a place to grow their own fresh vegetables, flowers or herbs.

Growers rent a 50’ row (or more) for the season for $10. To reserve a row, make payment, receive guidlines contact the GCG Manager, greenfieldcitygarden@ gmail.com. Please abide by State of Emergency social distancing laws while in the garden.

Train wandering plants to stay in their 4 ft row so there is a 2 ft path between each row. Water, mulch and compost is available.

The garden is located near the recycling bins, north of Pennington Seed.

Check back often, once the pandemic emergency is lifted, informational meetings will resume.

Truman’s Tales Reading Program

Mizzou Athletes and Great Southern Bank have launched Truman’s Tales Reading Program where students in sixth grade and lower are encouraged to read four books over the summer. Readers that complete the program will receive two (2) complimentary ticket vouchers to each of MU’s ticketed sports throughout the 2020-2021 Mizzou Athletics year. For more information about the reading challenge, visit MUTigers.

donation for maintaining the cemetery. If you have not as yet given your donation, please mail it in care of Kaye Godfrey, 410 N. Main Street, Greenfield, MO 65661. Make checks payable to Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Shiloh Cemetery

May send donations for upkeep of the Shiloh Cemetery to: Tara McLaughlin, 3 Sunset Dr., Monett, MO 65708.

Lockwood Cemetery

Lockwood Cemetery Association is accepting donations for mowing and upkeep of the cemetery. Donations may be mailed to secretary/treacom/TrumansTales.

Parents and guardians can print off the book tracker to keep track of their Junior Tigers’ progress. When finished, visit the website and complete the submission form to complete the challenge (you will receive a confirmation email to redeem game tickets). To continue the fun, coloring book pages are also available at MUTigers.com/TrumansTales!

Greenfield All School Reunion

Due to the COVID-19, the officers of the GHS Alumni Association are contemplating whether or not we have the All School Reunion. Your thoughts?

Please call any of the following people and give them your thoughts: Greg Killingsworth, Beth Killingsworth, Connie Roseman, and Mary Turner.

surer, Sherri Stoll at 305 W. 2nd Street, Lockwood, MO 65682 or given to any board member. Board members are Sherri Stoll, Don Davidson, Larry Allen, Ray Watson, Myrtle Guinn and Nancy Baker.

Make checks payable to the Lockwood Cemetery Association.

Flowers and other items interfering with the mowing and upkeep of the cemetery will be picked up and discarded 30 days from Memorial Day. Thank you to all who participate in keeping up the cemetery and its appearance.

Stockton Cemetery

Stockton Cemetery, located near Sharon Baptist Church in Greenfield, has served as a burial place for Please make reservations

by June 1 by registering online at https://extension2. missouri.edu/events/ alfalfa-101-zoom-session.

For more information, call Pat Miller at 417-448-2560 or e-mail her at MillerPD@ missouri.edu.

Dade County Library Virtual Story Hour, June 5

Join us on Facebook for a Virtual Story Hour on Friday, June 5th, 2020, at 10 a.m.

We will read a fishy story and do a fishy craft together. You can drop by the Dade County Library at 209 S. Main, Greenfield, Missoiuri, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., to pick up a craft packet.

You will need: crayons or markers, and glue to complete the craft. Hope you can join us!

the citizens of Dade County since 1831. It is the goal of the Stockton Cemetery Association to maintain the cemetery in a dignified and respectful manner for many years to come. Donations may be mailed to John Short, secretary/ treasurer, Stockton Cemetery Association, 14165 East Overland Park Road, Nevada, MO 64772.

Collins Cemetery

Donations are needed for mowing and upkeep at the cemetery. Donations may be mailed to Carl Shouse, 505 E. 14th Street, Lockwood, MO 65682 or give to Gary Watson or Don Lasater. Flowers and decorations will be picked up two weeks after Memorial Day.

Hampton Cemetery Golden Needle Comfort Club, will be held at the East Park in Golden City, Missouri (at highways 126 & 160) on Sunday, June 7.

Registration begins at 2:30 p.m., with the cruise at 3 p.m. Starting at 3 p.m., bingo will entertain those not on the cruise. BBQ meals will be available at 4:30 p.m., followed by a gift card raffle and live auction at 5 p.m. The rain date is June 14. All proceeds will be used by the wonderful volunteers at the Golden Needle Comfort Club to create a wide variety of handmade articles for hospitalized children throughout the area including bibs, receiving blankets, and quilts. A Thrivent Financial Action Team will provide BBQ meal items, raffle items, and t-shirts for classic car drivers.

Lockwood Red Dirt & Ribs, John Neill Run for June 13 The Lockwood Chamber Election Canceled Cancer, June 6 of Commerce is proud to Due to the withdrawal of a candidate running for a city council position, there will be no election for the city of Greenfield on June 2, 2020.

Miller Citywide Cleanup Ends May 31

Miller City-wide Cleanup May 18-31. The city of Miller offers this service twice a year for Miller residents.

The dumpsters are located on the west side of city hall.

Alfalfa 101 Workshop To Be Held Online June 2; Preregister By June 1

Alfalfa 101: Establishing a Stand, Starting Production, Harvesting, Feeding and Economics will be offered on-line via Zoom. The workshop, on June 2 from 4 to 8:30 p.m., will give producers the basic knowledge to produce alfalfa.

Alfalfa is quite different from other forages and requires more management but rewards you with high quality forage. The workshop will be taught by Pat Miller, University of Missouri Extension Agronomy Specialist; Wesley Tucker, University of Missouri Extension Ag Business Specialist and Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist. The cost is $25 per person. The 68-page Alfalfa Management Guide and other handouts will be e-mailed to participants.

Saturday, June 6, beginning at 7 a.m. the John Neil Cancer Run will take place at the American Legion Building. Lockwood.

Registration forms may be picked up at Prairie Mercantile or downloaded from Facebook. Preregistration guarantees a t-shirt.

Lockwood Citywide Garage Sale, June 6

Start your spring cleaning now to be ready to make some money! We will be having the Lockwood citywide garage sale on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you are planning to have a sale, please let Amy Schnelle know so you can be added to the list (417-693-0852). Also you can find our event page on Facebook for updates.

Anderson Uniform Company Reunion Canceled

The former Anderson Uniform company of Mt. Vernon, will not hold their annual reunion on Saturday, June 6, 2020, due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

We might be able to have it later on. Any questions, please feel free to call Ellen Kay Koenemann at 417737-3601.

Country Classic Car Cruise June 7

A Country Classic Car Cruise, in support of the

bring you the upcoming RED DIRT & RIBS MUSIC FESTIVAL. The event will tentatively be held Saturday, June 13, 2020 with gates opening at 5 p.m. The event is held at the Lockwood Rodeo Grounds. The gate price is $10 for the whole evening’s show. Rib dinners will be available for $10 per plate. You’ll receive ribs or hotdog, potato salad, baked beans, and a slice of bread. There will be t-shirts for sale, pop and ice cold beer. Bring your lawn chairs, your designated driver, and don’t forget your identification. We want a great time, but no injuries.

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the cemetery. Donations may be made at the gate or mailed to Hampton Cemetery, 962 E. US Highway 160, Everton, MO 65646.

Daughtrey Cemetery

Anyone wishing to donate may mail a donation to: Tam Daughtrey, 930 E. Colgate, Bolivar, MO 65613. Donations are greatly appreciated for the upkeep of the cemetery.

Carrs Chapel Cemetery

Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be mailed to Peggy Horton, 22 N. Hunter Street, Greenfield, MO 65661.

Hulston Mill Civil War Days, Cancelled

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Dade County Historical Society has cancelled Hulston Mill Civil War Days orginally set for June 13 and 14. Visit hulsonmill.com for more information.

Golden Harvest Days Announced

The dates scheduled for Golden Harvest Days in Golden City are Saturday, July 11 for the Tractor Pull, followed by Thursday, July 16 to Saturday, July 18 for the main festival.

Lockwood All School Reunion Cancelled

The Lockwood All School Reunion originally set for July 11 has been cancelled due to continuing COVID-19 restrictions and uncertainty.

Miller Preschool, Kindergarten Screening, Aug. 5,6

Miller Preschool and Kin-

Pemberton Cemetery, May 25

Donations for upkeep of the cemetery can be mailed to: Pemberton Cemetery Association, 695 E. Dade 92, Everton, MO 65646.

Arcola Hickory Grove Cemetery

Donations for upkeep should be mailed to Kari Glenn, 21980 S. 39 Hwy, Stockton, MO 65785 or to Carl Robison, 95 N. State Hwy 39, Greenfield, MO 65661. Flowers and decorations on the ground are to be removed by June 8, due to mowing and weed eating. If not removed, the board members will dispose. All flowers on the stones or in hangers may be left.

dergarten screening is set for Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Miller Elementary School. Call 417-452-3989 to schedule your appointment.

Pearls of Production August 7

Pearls of Production is set for Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. at the Carthage Water and Electric Building- Community Room.

Topics: Logistics of a Farm Family Business Meeting and Communicating Truth to Consumers. This event is free; registration is required by July 31, as lunch is provided. Contact Jill at 417-682-3579 or scheidtjk@ missouri.edu.

Bluegrass on The Square Sept. 26

Greenfield Bluegrass and Fall Festival on the Square is set for Saturday, September 26. Events begin at 4 p.m. and go til all are ready to stop dancing. The bandstand and new this year’s dance floor is located on the northeast corner of the The Square. Bring your lawn chairs.

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MARE 2020 Scholarship Announced

Miller RII Schools Retire 80 Years Worth of Experience

Cassy Farmer, principal Dadeville High School, presents certificates of MARE scholarship to Clinton McGill, left and Saedee Sherwood, right. (Submitted photos)

Clinton McGill and Saedee Sherwood of Dadeville High School who recently were awarded the MARE scholarship from the Missouri Association of Rural Education.

This scholarship is award-

ed to graduating seniors who plan to enter the field of education.

Saedee Sherwood is the daughter of Hale Sherwood and Angie Baker.

Clinton McGill, son of Saedee plans to major in Curtis and Charity McGill, music education at Ozarks plans to major in mathe- Technical Community Colmatics education at Col- lege and Missouri State University. lege of the Ozarks.

Hackney Inducted Into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Jolean Hackney of Lockwood, Missouri, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Hackney was initiated at Missouri

State University.

Phi Kappa Phi recognizes excellence in all academic disciplines.

Hackney is among the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors who are eligible for membership. Graduate

students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Lockwood High School 2019-20 2nd Semester Honor Roll All A Honor Roll Freshmen: Justin Aldridge, Blake Cossins, Owen Neely and Dylan Snider.

Sophomores: mTrace Clabough, Kelyn Holman, Clayton Robertson, Katherine Schnelle and Jordan Tripp.

Juniors: Tucker Berry,

Hannah Dunagan, Dylan Gallup, Daphne Moss, Makinley Neill and Max Schnelle.

Seniors: Lakin Neill and Amelia Stone.

A/B Honor Roll Freshmen: Rayder Boyd.

Sophomores: Haley McElroy, Haiden Queen and Dusty Timmons.

Juniors: Natalie Decker, Tyler Dubs, Reese Fyfe, Johnny Gilleland, Tarryn Glenn, Olivia Hutto, Emily Janes, Aumbrianna Kamalo, James Kramer and Ethan Patterson.

Seniors: Tyler Aldridge, Casey Bates, Damien Jordan, Daniel Queen and Raegan Snider.

Scout Fescue Pasture for True Armyworm From Jill Scheidt MU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist

Scouting Tips Scout often, armyworms are one of the fastest growing animals on the planet, which means they eat a lot and fast. Armyworms have

Lockwood FCCLA to Compete in FCCLA National STAR Events From Megan Wilson

Lockwood High School seniors Raegan Snider and Amelia Stone have been selected to represent Missouri at the first ever virtual FCCLA National Leadership Conference. Each state can send two teams in each event category to move on to compete in National STAR Events.

Raegan Snider will be competing in the event Leadership with her project “Learning to Lead Leaders.” Raegan was elected Lockwood FCCLA’s 20192020 president and wanted improve her leadership to better serve her peers. Her project included having others and herself reflect on her leadership strengths and weaknesses and creating and implementing goals to improve.

Left to right, Amelia Stone and Raegan Snider(Submitted photo)

Amelia Stone will be competing in the event Promote and Publicize FCCLA with her project “Research, Recruit, and Revive.” Amelia chose to present to the eighth grade class about the benefits of taking Family and Consumer Sciences

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Scout for true armyworm in fescue pastures. Migrating moth flights start in April and scouting should begin in May for Southwest Missouri. According to Kevin Rice, University of Missouri State Entomologist, there are overwintering moths in Missouri, but the moths that migrate from the south produce the larvae that causes the most damage in fescue.

Control Methods According to Jill Scheidt, University of Missouri Extension agronomy field specialist, ¾ to one-inch larvae have been found at near threshold levels in Southwest Missouri fescue fields. Rice recommends utilizing control methods when larvae reach threshold level in forages of three or more ½” non-parasitized larvae per square foot.

If conditions are conducive for hay harvest, look to harvest hay early. If a pesticide is needed, use a pyrethroid.

Wait to treat with an insecticide until larvae are half grown or at least ½” long. There are several natural viruses, bacteria and fungal pathogens and natural predators that can control armyworms during the early instars.

Larvae that are 1 ½” long are too big to treat, as they are close to pupation, or the end of their life cycle.

Three Miller faculty and staff members retired at the end of the 2019-20 school year. Left to right are Jamie LaSalle, DeeAnn Taylor and Cathy DeLay. Jamie LaSalle has taught and coached a variety of sports throughout his 25-year teaching career, Miller also being the school that both his parents retired from. DeeAnn Taylor has been a Special Services Paraprofessional and drove a school bus for the last 25 years all at Miller R-II Schools. Cathy DeLay has taught 4th grade the bulk of her 30-year career all at Miller Elementary. DeLay has also taught 2nd grade and kindergarten. (Submitted photo)

allowing teachers with five years in the district to rollover their unused sick leave/personal days. The board voted to enact the proposal.

The most important task on the agenda was to handle issues caused by COVID-19.

the potential to destroy a whole field in one day in the event of an outbreak.

Populations are likely to increase with cool, wet weather. The best time to scout is dusk or dawn, when it is cool; activity is slowed with warmer temperatures. Start on field edges and target fields with lush growth. Beat fescue against itself to knock larvae to the ground; look on the ground and under debris for larvae. Ensure proper identification by

locating four sets pro-legs in the middle of the body and looking for a dark longitudinal band on each pro-leg. Do not count parasitized larvae in population estimates. Parasitized armyworms may be white, or dark colored and dried out in appearance; or use a hand lens to inspect any slow-moving larvae for parasitoids. If there is a lot of bird activity in the field, armyworms are likely present, as armyworms are a food source.

“We’ve got to worry about the legal ramifications of this,” Kell said in response to rescheduling events due to COVID-19.

The board voted to cancel prom for the 2019-20 school

year. High School Principal Preston Hyde discussed plans for a drive-by graduation ceremony on May 22 and a ceremony at the football field. Hyde recommended allowing ten people per student. The graduates and staff will be spread out six feet apart on the field and track.

Kell brought up student athletes participating in the summer activities. The athletes remaining healthy and safe was emphasized during the discussion. It

classes and joining and participated in FCCLA. FCCLA has opened many doors for her, including serving as a regional officer and shadowing a representative, and her hope is to encourage others to join and take part in this organization.

was decided by the board that summer sports will be delayed until June 1. This would give the board time to get a plan in place. Board President Renee Meents suggested the coaches get together to form a plan.

A start date for the 202021 school year was discussed. Kell mentioned the possibility of starting earlier, allowing a longer winter break. Board member Scott Daniel mentioned starting earlier could help prevent another outbreak.

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Backwoods Restaurant Completes Kitchen Renovations

By James McNary Articles Editor

As restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak have begun easing, Greenfield’s Backwoods Restaurant is among the businesses that have reopened, having taken advantage of the shutdown to complete a total renovation of the kitchen space, among other smaller changes.

Owner Marilyn Riehm said that the renovation was planned to take place in the spring of 2020 at the end of last year, with the temporary closure of the restaurant set to take place just as the stay-athome orders were put in place.

Riehm said that the kitchen renovation had been in the works for quite some time; the dining area had been renovated when the restaurant was pur-

chased by the current owners over 20 years ago, but the kitchen hadn’t been updated at that time and was showing its age.

“It was long overdue – we completely gutted the kitchen space and remodeled back there,” said Riehm. “Everything is new but a couple of stoves.”

In addition to new walls, new ceiling, new work tables, and other new equipment, the project also included the installation of a new hood for ventilation. Riehm said the new hood is a tremendous improvement over the old one.

“It was also half the expense!” added Riehm.

With better ventilation in the kitchen, Riehm said that customers should notice a difference, as their food is being pre-

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pared in a much more comfortable working environment.

“It being more comfortable makes the staff more pleasant, and I feel it even makes the food taste better,” said Riehm.

As restrictions have not totally been lifted, the dining area has been arranged for social distancing, with a number of tables and seats removed and the remainder arranged to keep customers properly spaced from each other.

The restaurant is also not opening on Sundays, as the primary draw on that day, the buffet, has not been allowed to resume operation yet. It is open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the other days of the week, though.

“It’s great to be back open, so come on in, and we hope to see everyone again,” said Riehm.

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COMMENTARY My Turn By Bob Jackson

June is almost here will be a busy month.

Girls will have a panic attack about a broken nail but hit a curb at 60 miles an hour, they just say whoops!

When will work by the contractor start to replace the bridges on US Highway 160 east of Greenfield over Turnback and Lynn Branch creeks?

Any politician who adds anything to the next U.S. Congress Stimulus Bill not directly related to helping virus victims is no better than someone who loots during a disaster.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE WORDS IN BUSINESS AND

FARMING This is the way we have always done it!

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS LAST WEEK Time capsule at Dade County Courthouse to be opened in 2026 set there in 1976.

Y Highway west of Arcola not paved because farmers on road didn’t want traffic.

No county airport at Red Barn in 1970s. Dade County Commissioners said no one in Dade County owned a plane.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION THOUGHTS Your time is limited so

don’t waste it living someone else life.

College is something you complete. Life is something you experience.

Imagine better. We have power in ourselves.

REFLECTIONS OF A BOOMER I have seen fire and I have seen rain. I have been through the desert on a horse with no name. i have gone to Kansas City, I have sang in the sunshine, I have been on the road again, with Georgia on my mind.

Like a Rolling Stone, I have given peace a chance and danced the last dance.

Mr. Tambourine man played a song for me. I whispered words of wisdom let it be. i have fell into a burning

ring of fire, walked the line, to all the girls I have loved before, you were always on my mind.

I have been everywhere.

I have been so lonesome I could cry. I have driven my Chevy to the levee when the levee was dry.

I have done the hokey pokey. I kept searching for the pot of gold.

I have set on the dock of the bay. I have rocked around the clock.

I have knocked on heaven’s door, blowing in the wind, joy to the world, those were the days, my friend. It been a hard day’s night, the party is over.

If you are a boomer, you will get this. If not, too bad.

Backroads of So. Greenfield By Carmen Hargis Baker Birthdays: May 28th-Seth Crouch 14, Blade Welch 18 and Chris McLemore 59; 29th-Tucker Spain 10 and Bonnie Kramer 92; 30th-Jesse Sparks 26, Hilary “Shaffer” 41, Pam Fidler 61 and Terry Steeley 66; 31st-Clayton McMasters, Jacob Jones 18, Jasmine “Whitaker” Dellaert 30 and Darcy Parrish 35.

June 1st-Ryder O’Connor 8, Keaton Jones 19, Barbara Decker 40 and Leora Sweeney 93; 2nd-Graham Dellaert 2, Jacob Crouch 10, Quinton Searcy 27, Stacy Holland 38, Tina Yocom 61 and Deloris Snider 62; 3rd-Sutton McDowell 1, Kaden Payne 12, Jordan Willis 21 and Chase Hargis 26. Wishing you all a wonderful birthday!!

Anniversaries: May 28th-Todd and Tammy Decker 37 years; 29thWayne and Marilyn Marshall, Steve and Vicki Bias 38 years, Phillip and Katelyn Schloesser 10 years and Frank and Holli East 10 years; 30th-Joshua and Corrinne Lowe 10 years and Brett and Tiffany Gladden 6 years; 31st-David and Elaine McElroy 46 years, Josh and Amanda McPhail 7 years and Joshua and Kayla Rinker 17 years. June 1st-Don and

Let My Vessel Go

by Ruth Ann Berry Please let my sinking vessel go On down life’s cool swift stream Release me now while there’s still time To go upon my dream I’m listing now, and oh so tired I’m weary to the bone Please let me go Don’t drag me down And sink me like a stone.

We’ve come this far together now We’ve floated right along These many years We’ve thought it was true That life is just a song But now you’ll stay And I will go No longer bound by love To drift away on glassy stream Moving swiftly like a dove.

Remember me now just as I am And you must surely know To not hold tight To a fading dream Please let my vessel go.

Janice Drobny 35 years, Phil and Shiela Jackson 58 years, Chris and Kelly McLemore 34 years, Sam and Kari Pirtle 7 years, Claude and Angie Volkman 2 years; 2nd-Alan and Patty VanHooser 59 years, Jamie and Tanya LaSalle 31 years, Bob and Valerie Jackson 18 years, Chris and Christen Glenn 8 years and Aaron and Joanna Decker 14 years; 3rdTim and Brenda McPhail 42 years, Tye and Courtney Killingsworth 8 years, Mike and MaryLee Fox 31 years and Dwight and Jeanie Steeley 31 years.

Wishing you many more happy years together.

In Memory: Florence Burton 5-28-1993, Alice Peters 5-29-2014, Earl Jack Ennis 5-29-2016, Barbara Russell 5-30-2004, Gary Jones 6-2-2016, Vern Loudenbarger 5-3-2015.

Gone but never forgotten.

I don’t know where the month of May went but hello June.

I hope everyone had a safe and fun filled Memorial weekend.

I always look forward to going to the cemeteries and seeing how beautiful they all look. Hopefully this young generation will

remember what Memorial Day is all about and not just another day off from work.

Due to the early deadline for the paper this week, news will be short.

Last Monday, my sister, Tassy and girls-Timber and Aspen came over to the store for a short visit.

I’m so proud of how brave she has been thru all her treatments. She makes a bald head look beautiful with her big smile and it hasn’t been an easy road for her. We pray every day that she will continue to do good.

Continue to keep former teacher, Keith Marlin in your prayers. He is now a resident at the Strafford Care Center in Marshfield and is battling cancer.

I was sorry to hear Deanna Whaley lost her mom, Opal Carolyn “Potter” Snow, 82, on May 18, 2020 in Independence. She leaves behind four children, Kimberly, Deanna, Joel and Mitchell along with a host of grandchildren, family and friends.

She will be buried at Amos Cemetery, Lockwood.

Also Norma Brunner, 96, of Lockwood passed away May 17, 2020 at the

Skillet of Gruel

As you look back across your days do you remember when certain businesses were on the Greenfield Missouri Town Square?

Do you remember Bular and Thelma Guinn’s establishment? Where it was in 1957? Bular and Thelma had an excellent jukebox in their concern.

Pretty like a rainbow and full of bright colors as jukeboxes were then. They had two or three excellent pool tables. Hard boiled eggs pickled in gallon jars sat on the beer counter for beer patrons to enjoy. Jars of pickled pig’s feet were there, too, with a strong vinegary smell, and of course salted peanuts. Candy chicken legs could be seen, because who knew when some kid would holler out for his Papa to buy him a sweet treat. Huge chicken legs were one nickel a piece.

And all crusted in sweet brushable crumbs.

One day as Cousin Bob and I played a game of pool in the establishment, Bob started laughing aloud. He began telling a story about his neighbor, “Old Skillet Of Gruel!”

“The only thing old Skillet Of Gruel ever talked about was eating a big skillet of gruel!” Bob said “Got a nickel, Bob?” I interrupted, “Let’s play us a good song while we play

Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Graveside services were May 21 at Pippenger Cemetery. She leaves behind two sons, Harold and Leonard and four girls, Janice, Joyce, Joan and Jean along with many grandchildren.

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

Last Wednesday, the Miller Schools held a retirement party for Jamie LaSalle. All his immediate family were there to cheer him on. He has taught and coached at several area schools and we wish him the best in retirement.

The Miller Christian Center is now back open for business and they are having a half price sale.

Lots of great bargains. No one under 16 is allowed in the store during this virus epidemic.

Rick Baker and Donald Gillen enjoyed lunch with Sherry Hargis Wednesday.

Rick bragged all night on what good white beans Sherry had. I told him nobody could cook beans like Sherry. Thanks for feeding him, you made his day.

Have a great week!

by Frank Berry

scratch.”

I slid the nickel in the jukebox and pushed certain buttons to select Buddy Knox’s number one hit song “Party Doll.” It was certainly a peppy song and we sang along with it while we danced around the pool table playing pool.

As the song finished and as the vinyl record was lifted and slipped back into position, the jukebox had an apparent change in heart. It completely reversed itself playing the song over again. It kept reversing and reversing and playing the song “Party Doll.” It played over and over as the juke box continued to malfunction. Buddy Knox sang! Bob sang! I sang! It was such a grand singing song! Over and over we sang! Bob and I were beside ourselves in tears and laughter! We were spitting peach seeds in hilarious spurts! Bob was 19, I 15! And we were having the grandest and greatest day of our lives all because a jukebox machine had malfunctioned! We cackled! Cackled! Cackled! And played! Played!

Played! Pool! Pool! Pool!

All for one thick buffalo nickel! One thin mercury dime! Two thin pool cues!

And while listening to a tremendous Buddy Knox

song!

“All I want is a party doll! To come along with me when I’m feeling wild!

To be ever lovin’ true and fair! To run her fingers through my hair! Come along and be my party doll! Come along and be my party doll!”* We all sang! Bob! I! Buddy!

All together! Laughing!

Laughing! Laughing!

Little did anyone know that day that on the Greenfield Town Square a Buddy Knox party had just occurred in the year 1957! For 20 long minutes the song continued to play until Thelma who had married Bular after his wife Anne died, came up and asked Bob and I why the song had continued to play. And, of course, Bob and I could both look at her with innocent and honest eyes and smile and say we certainly didn’t know. Because we didn’t know! Still we thought it was a good thing! That it had happened! Certainly it was! And as I remember it Thelma could not stop the jukebox from playing the song until she finally had unplugged the rogue contraption. And all one could hear directly thereafter were pins dropping on the beer joint floor. *Buddy Knox - Party Doll - 1957.

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Neill Receives Scholarship The Lockwood Community Teachers Association would like to announce the winner of their $500 senior scholarship, Lakin Neill. He is son of Kevin and Heather Neill, of Lockwood.

Applicants were asked to write and essay.

The selection committee was made up of current teachers at Lockwood R-I School District. Congratulations Lakin!

Something To Think About

by Jim Johnson

Think way back about four hundred years when English men, women and children crossed the wild North Atlantic Ocean to venture to this place we now call the United States.

Their sail boat was about 100 feet long and 25 feet wide (length of a 737 jet airliner). It was cramped, the seas were rough and sometimes the wave crest would tower over the Mayflower.

They endured this voyage for two months. Surely many of the pilgrims were sea sick much of the time.

They were heading to Virginia but got a blown a little off course and put in at Massachusetts. That “little off course” amounted to about 800 miles.

Their survival was challenged by a bevy of diseases. Unlike today when we have vaccines for all the following: typhoid, typhus, tetanus, diphtheria, small pox, malaria, cholera, syphilis, and yellow fever attacked these adventurers with gusto. Oh, almost forgot the various diseases that accompany poor nutrition caused by continually loosing ones sustenance. In addition to disease it does get cold in Massachusetts so exposure is a problem. Also, one can work oneself to death just surviving. Axing down trees is hard work. And, there was a real urgency to get “settled in. Recall that they landed in November.

Why, you might ask, did these folks brave a new beginning in a very hostile land? The short answer

is “opportunity.”

Some sought the opportunity to worship as they pleased and some just the opportunity to seek their fortune by acquiring land or set up their trade. In Europe much of the land belonged to the nobility and most folks rented their house in town or share cropped the lands of the nobility. The average Joe did not just purchase a few acres like we do today. Also remember the lands of New England were mostly woodlands so they had to fell trees to both create fields and build structures. Indeed the farming was done around the stumps.

There were no guarantees except maybe passage to heaven if earned. For death the question was when and how? No help except for the community.

Basically it was work or starve. Indeed the Protestant Work Ethic was expressed as “idle hands are the devil’s playground.”

There were no pain killers except booze, and, it is lousy at that.

So, as we recover from this relatively mild epidemic, think about how the folks who ventured here four hundred years ago handled the stress of survival and how their decedents dealt with continuous death about them.

And with Memorial Day upon us, be grateful for those folks who put themselves at risk to care for the rest of us. Yes, some heavy thinking required.

NEWS

Daniel Inducted Into Sigma Beta Delta Lea Daniel, a senior accountancy and finance major from Everton, Missouri, was recently inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society at Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Missouri.

Daniel was recognized for her high academic achieve-

ment and willingness to pursue a life of wisdom, honor and aspirations.

The Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society honors students who have attained superior records in business programs in schools and colleges with regional accreditation.

Miller Happenings

By Darlene Logan

Finally, our world is waking up after a long, dark and cloudy time, because of the coronavirus. The days were literally dark and cloudy, because we have had so many days for two months that have been cook, dark and rainy.

It feels good that life is getting back to somewhat normal.

My friend, Kay Meyers, and I ventured out to Walmart in Mt. Vernon recently. We treated ourselves to a meal at Family Restaurant. It was so good to eat out again. I got tired of eating my cooking! The restaurant looked very different than the last time I was there. The tables were placed a few feet apart and they were bare. No salt and pepper shakers or napkins wer on them. It was strange to me.

Ma’s Café in Miller is accepting a few customers at a time. The Burger Shack s still using the carry-out system. Hopefully they can open soon.

I stayed home for five weeks. The only place I went was to the post office.

I did a lot of writing.

My daughter, Janet, got amused at me the first time we were driving down 39 Hwy when I said, “The last time I went down this highway everything was brown. Now it’s all pretty and green!” Kinda shocking!

My neighbors, Doug and Frances Reynolds, are getting lake fever. I see they have their camper out, getting it ready to go. I like to fish but I’m not much for camping.

My grandson, KC Logan, went fishing at Stockton Lake with his dad, Steve,

recently. KC pulled in a 21-inch walleye and also a good-sized crappie. He is quite the fisherman!

My family was saddened last week when we lost two special cousins.

Charlotte Reid of Springfield died on Mother’s Day of complications of Alzheimer’s. She was 72. She leaves her husband, Dick; twin sons, Mathew and Michael; and a daughter, Angela. Also grandkids and her 91-year-old mother, Lorine, in a nursing home in Nevada. So sad.

My husband’s cousin, Lester Heath, Jr., died three days later on May 13.

He lived with his wife in Webb City. He had cancer.

He served 36 years in the U.S. Navy. Lester grew up in Hog Eye Valley, north of Milford, where I did.

We wer the same age and went to the same school.

After school, he went on his merry way and I got in his family by marrying his cousin. Our families were very close.

Before schools were closed because of the virus, the Miller High School show choir placed second at a competition in Carthage on February 21. My grandson, Hayden Logan, is a member. I want to congratulate the choir for that honor. Shoot for first next year!

Birthday wishes to those who were born in May that I know: Oakley Bloomer, May 1; Kevin Cantrell, May 6; Katrina Logan, May 18; Allen Bloomer, May 19; and Addie Hoenfeldt, May 24. They are all my family. Also Lawanna Beavers, May 21.

Stay safe and happy.

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New Books at Lockwood Public Library From Phyllis Hagerman Lockwood Public Library

We are so happy to have our friends back IN the Library!

We are still providing kits for Summer Reading activities, but are looking forward to doing them together starting on June 2.

We may meet in various places so that we can spread out, so do please stay in touch.

Not as many of you

have registered for the Summer Reading Program this year. Are there more of you out there?

By the way, did you happen to visit our “Reading Trail” at South Park? Three signs if read both front and back made a short but complete fairy tale that families could enjoy together. Yes, your little or 6-8-year-old can claim that title and time on their reading logs.

There are many opportunities to share at the Library!

Recently processed books include: Children and Juniors: Dear Annie; A Bear Named Trouble; Sea & Volcano Adventures; Diving & Amazon Adventures; Dirt Eaters; Daytime and Nighttime Animals; Quick and Slow Animals; Sleepy and Busy Animals; Zen and the Art of Faking It; Christopher Mouse; Inside the Oil Industry; Ivy + Bean Take the Case; Ivy + Bean Make the Rules;

Antioch Pilgrim News Friday night, Cutler and Paisley Jones spent the night with us. This was Cutler’s first time and he did awesome. Jacob and Abby were down early on Saturday to pick them up.

Jacob said he wanted to sleep in but Mommy Abby’s maternal alarm had her up and ready to get her babies. I worked outside most of the day.

I started vacation last Thursday, the 14th. I don’t go back until the 26th.

We were supposed to be in Florida but thanks to the virus, we were home working.

Monday the 18th, Kelbey and I headed to Springfield to get memorial flowers and run some errands. We enjoyed lunch out. It brought back the good ole days when Kelbey was young and at home. We would go to Springfield and shop all day and eat out. So this was a special day. The boys are back going to daycare since it is opened.

On Tuesday, I went to my mom’s and did some things for her. Then, I went to Lucille Franklin and potted her plants. I got lunch for the hay crew of Kelbey and Asa Bowles, Melinda Jones and her worker, James. Leon had Ho-Ho’s and Spam. Got to love that man. Then I went to Bill Jones and sprayed his fence line to be cleared out at a later

time. I went back home and worked some more on my projects.

Early Tuesday morning, I saw Don and DW Bishop at the church as a rock had fallen out. They were putting it back in.

Kim, Lesia and Jacob Jones had worked at the cemetery at different times. We got sod put on Dustin’s grave and filled in a lot of places around with dirt. Also, we put sod on the front of Johnnny and Karlie’s grave.

Now just need to keep packing water to keep it all going. We planted a ree in memory of Dustin from my brothers and sisters. You could spend days working in a cemetery.

Kelbey had to work on Wedneday so I got the call to take the boys to daycare and then I picked them up and they came home with me. I had worked outside all day. Kim was home today and helped me. A lot of projects got finished.

There’s more to do but those are complete.

Asa and Melinda have been in the hay on K Hwy for a few days. Everytime I drive by, I just cry as Dustin was always out there in his orange tractor. Another one of those milestones that break your heart all over again.

Lucille Franklin and Betty Vandegrift went to

By Lesia Jones

Carthage one day to decorate her son’s, Ray, grave.

On Thursday night, they were going to decorate her parents’s graves. They may have gotten wet.

On Tuesday night, Kim and I stopped at Mt. Vernon Mexican restaurant and got supper which we took to Kenny and Patty Hastings. I had picked up a small tree as her dad had recently passed. We had a good evening eating and visiting.

On Thursday, I was spreading more dirt on our yard and decided it was getting too hot. I jumped in the shower and headed to Springfield to ge some things. I got back in time for Kim to unload the car. Then we headed to Greenfield to get Carol Jones to decorate graves at Antioch and Daugherty cemeteries. We had supper at That Place. We got back home and Kim loaded up and went to a coon club hunt at Ash Grove.

I got up Friday morning and it was raining. Maybe God is telling me I need to rest. So, I jumped in cleaning and straightening my attic storage room.

Got my house all cleaned up again and maybe I will see the sun shine so I can work outside again.

I am happiest when I am working as you can tell.

Deepest sympathy to Connie Reid, friend of Terry Myers, in the loss of

and Ivy + Bean What’s the Big Idea.

Young Adults: Bystander; Freewalker; A Monster Calls; The Journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty; The Keeper’s Shadow.

Adults: Beautiful Cigar Girl; A Mountain of Mystery; Strands of Fate; City of Women; The Girl Who Stopped Swimming; What a Picture’s Worth; Recipe for Deception

her son. So very sorry.

I am also thinking of the graduating classes and how their lives are going to change. They just did it much earlier due to the virus. That senior year is what you look forward to all through your school days. I know they feel robbed. And they were.

But they will go down in history. Like I said before, they may not know my name but I can say I survived the COVID-19.

Thank you, God. By the time you read this, another Memorial Day has come and gone.

I know I heard someone say they didn’t decorate graves. That the people weren’t there. That is true but you can still show them respect. Talk about them. Teach your children and grandchildren a part of their history. Fond memories.

I know Jacob and Kelbey have had their children at Dustin’s grave, talking about him; what heaven is like; and how we miss him and will see him again. We have lost a very important link in our family chain, but one day we will all be linked back together in a perfect place called heaven. I still am so thankful for such a wonderful community that prayed and supported Dustin and his family for year. I know they continue to pray for us.

God bless each one of you. You are appreciated.-

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Stone, Daniel, McGill Awarded 2020 MFA Foundation Scholarships

From Allison Jenkins MFA Incorporated

MFA Foundation has awarded scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to three local graduating seniors.

Amelia Stone, Lockwood R-I High School, received a MFA Foundation Scholarship. Stone is the daughter of Debbie and Roger Stone. She plans to attend College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri.

Chase Allen Charles Daniel, the son of Sarah and Scott Daniel, is a graduating senior of Greenfield R-IV High School.

Daniel plans to attend

Amelia Stone

College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri.

Clinton Allen McGill, Dadeville R-II High School, is the son of Charity and Curtis McGill.

McGill plans to attend

Chase Daniel

Clinton McGill

the College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri.

wood, Missouri.

The scholarships were sponsored by the MFA Farmers Exchange in Lockwood, Missouri and MFA Propane of Lock-

These scholarships are of approximately 330 scholarships presented this year by MFA Incorporated, MFA Oil Company and their affiliates.

Greenfield A+ Program Graduates Announced From Kelly Kramer A+ Coordinator

Greenfield High School will graduate thirteen seniors who met the A+ Program standards set by the state of Missouri and Greenfield R-IV Schools, therefore earning a tuition scholarship to any Missouri public community college or participating technical school.

Additionally, some four-year colleges and universities award scholarship funds to A+ graduates. The A+ Program is based on

personal responsibility, citizenship, academics, attendance, and service to others. Congratulations to the following seniors who will be recognized for their efforts at the Greenfield High School Graduation on June 26 at the football field: Jalynn Benson, Chase Daniel, Reece Fleeman, Kylee Kelley, Levi Matthews, Quin Morrow, Taylar Morrow, Caden Sims, Susana Trujillo, Adriauna Wallen, Blade Welch, Chance Williamson and Connor Williamson.

Lamar Elks Lodge #2800 Awards Scholarship

Greenfield Industrial Corporation Reorganizes

By Bob Jackson Reporter

The Greenfield Industrial Corporation held a special meeting on Wednesday, May 20, at the Dade County Courthouse. The GIDC is a private corporation licensed in the State of Missouri to promote economic development in Greenfield and is owned by shareholders. The corporation was formed in 1954 and shareholders in-

cluded many local Greenfield business firms, individuals and farmers and helped bring Pennington Seed to Greenfield.

The original board of directors consisted of three directors but was later expanded to nine directors.

At the meeting on May 20, shareholders voted to go back to three directors which are the president, vice president and secretary/treasurer.

New

officers are Bob Jackson, president; Jay Brown, vice president; and Randy Meents, secretary/treasurer.

The corporation owns 10 acres on Dade County Road 122, west of the Greenfield Athletic Stadium with rail access, threephase electric, natural gas and has asked the City of Greenfield to voluntarily annex the land into the city limits of Greenfield.

The north border of the land joins Pennington Seed Property. The property would make a good location for a manufacturing facility or other uses.

If Vedette readers know of a firm or individual that would be interested in the property, please contact any of the officers.

Individuals or business firms wanting to become a stockholder also contact an officer.

Dade County Receives $7,369 From DHS/FEMA

Dade County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the emergency food and shelter national board program.

Dade County has been chosen to receive $7,369 ($2,263 for Phase 37 and $5,106 for Phase Cares) to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds

appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of public officials, representatives from emergency service provider groups, and other social service organizations as well as a formerly homeless individual, will determine how the funds awarded to Dade County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Dade County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Dade County Neighborhood Center, OACAC .

This agency was responsi-

ble for providing 5 families or 12 individuals with delinquent or current rent.

Emma Bronson and Gaege Queen, Lockwood High School graduating seniors, were recently awarded scholarships from the Lamar Elks lodge #2800. As a special addition their Papa Steve James was able to present them with their scholarship certificates. Congratulations to this years scholarship recipients.They were $750 scholarships for each kiddo and they’re both attending OTC in the fall.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact OACAC Dade County Neighborhood Center, 2 North Main, Greenfield, Missouri at 417-637-2701 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is June 4, 2020.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have

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HOMETOWN HEROES Muncy’s Keeps A Steady Supply During Uncertain Times

Left to right: Whitney Peddicord stocks fresh produce. Muncy’s Supermarket store owners, David and Lesha Muncy. Morgan Brewer shelves bread. (Photos by Alexis Byrnes)

By Alexis Byrnes

When thinking about the pandemic of COVID-19, most people’s minds go to sickness, being exposed to the virus, and quarantine.

Because of these thoughts people started to raid grocery stores, convenient stores, and supercenters, leaving empty shelves where toilet paper, hand sanitizer and eggs once were located.

While medical professionals are very much essential in a time like this, let us not forget about grocery store owners and employees in our small communities can be con-

sidered ‘Everyday roes’ as well.

He-

Muncy’s Supermarket, the grocery store located in Lockwood, has not been closed a day during this COVID-19 pandemic, to make sure that our small local communities had access to any items they might need at any given time. While Muncy’s offers several different brands of products, the supermarket still faced some adversity.

“The most challenging task was keeping up with the demand of the customers and working with suppliers to make sure we had enough product,”

David Muncy, owner of Muncy’s Supermarket stated.

Muncy’s has always made a point to make customer safety and satisfaction a priority in the everyday operations of the store. While the pandemic has altered the way the store runs daily, the goal remains the same. To allow for more room in the aisles during the hours of operation, some employees have been scheduled to come in for earlier shifts to unload truck deliveries and stock shelves.

While customer safety is important, David also makes it a priority to keep

his employees safe.

“Lesha and I are very blessed with the employees we have,” David commented.

In addition to having extra hand sanitizer at each register, Muncy’s has also installed sneeze guards and stocked each register with gloves and masks for each cashier to use if they feel more comfortable helping guests that way.

“We also remind them often of social distancing, which was a challenge for them considering they just want to take care of our customers,” continued David.

Even though the pandemic of COVID-19 has been a scary and difficult situation, not everything has been deemed as a negative. The Muncys were grateful and blessed with all the support from their little hometown.

“It is amazing how many people have offered to come in and volunteer, or have come in and helped with stocking trucks.

I can’t emphasize this enough: we live in such a wonderful community,” David said.

When asked what advice he would give or the biggest takeaway from this unprecedented situation,

David responded,

“Sometimes we are faced with unexpected challenges in life that we may not want to deal with, but we must adapt and keep going. In the almost 29 years I have been at the Lockwood grocery store, this is the craziest thing I have ever seen, but with help from the Man upstairs, everything will be alright.”

Thank you to all other local supermarkets and convenience stores that have adapted and provided for our small town communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Everton Superintendent Wallace Becomes Milk Man for a Day

Grocery donations from Life360 Church in Springfield have been available to the community each Thursday at the Everton School building to help ease any financial burdens associated with COVID-19. The excess milk and snack foods which would have otherwise gone to waste were hand delivered by Everton superintendent Mike Wallace. Wallace drove through town in school bus knocking on doors and handing out free milk. Among those who were blessed with the milk was Bill McKinney who had his own story to tell.

Sheriff, Volunteers Come Together to Deliver Groceries for At-Risk Residents

By James McNary Articles Editor

As soon as the stay-athome orders were put in place, Dade County Sheriff Max Huffman said that he was concerned about residents at higher risk of Coronavirus infection not being able to safely get groceries.

So, after discussing the issue with other emergency services officials at preparedness meetings, Huffman contacted area firefighters, first respond-

ers, churches, and other groups looking for help in delivering groceries from the two supermarkets in the county, Muncy’s in Lockwood and SummerFresh in Greenfield.

Huffman said that numerous volunteers stepped forward to assist in the ongoing grocery delivery effort, which delivers groceries from the participating supermarkets to anywhere in the county for those unable to leave their homes due to COVID-19 concerns.

“It’s slowed down here in the last couple weeks, but we’re waiting and seeing what happens now that things have started to open back up,” said Huffman.

In Greenfield, efforts have been coordinated

by Fire Chief Gary Banta, of the Dade County R-IV Fire Protection Distict. In Lockwood, efforts were coordinated largely by Damon Williston, of the Dade County First Responders organization.

Banta said that he and fellow firefighter Mike

Wilson had been making about five deliveries per day the service was offered, some days as far as Pennsboro.

“It’s been mostly old folks and others, like cancer patients, who really didn’t need to be out that have been using it,” said Banta.

“Everyone’s been very appreciative, and the people have been very nice.”

“Max came and talked to me directly, and we thought it would be a good idea,” said Williston.

“We’re glad we were able

to do this for our community.”

Williston said that volunteers made a handful of deliveries to residents each day the service was offered, with volunteers including Jordan Backs, Jason Bench, and Linda Brinkhoff doing much of the work.

In addition, Huffman said that the Christian churches of Greenfield and Dadeville as well as the Dade County Cares group worked countless hours designing and sewing the

masks for the first responders, while SummerFresh of Greenfield donated gloves, Dr. Beverly Holmes donated a number of cotton masks, and Dr. Bennett from the Greenfield Medical Center donated a few of P95 masks to all of the first responders in Dade County.

“The Dade County community continues to come through as always when there is a need,” said Huffman. “Thank you.”

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Area School Kitchen Staffs, Volunteers Keep Students Fed During Outbreak

By James McNary Articles Editor

As concerns over the quickening spread of Coronavirus infection led to the suspension of in-person classes at area school districts, the issue of ensuring that students continued to receive an affordable, nutritious breakfast and lunch quickly became apparent.

For a number of area students, for various reasons of familial schedules, circumstance, or income, the meals provided by the school district can be the only ones they receive on a regular basis during the school year.

ing on Thursday,” said Sara Engroff, who prepared meals at Greenfield schools during the shutdown. “Here at Greenfield schools, the kids are why we do what we do so of course we didn’t hesitate when the need to keep the kids fed arose.”

It was a similar situation at Lockwood, which like Greenfield, has food services managed by OPAA. “It was only a couple days after classes were

Some districts, such as Everton R-III partnered with an outside group to continue providing meal services to families, as was detailed in a previous Vedette story.

Other districts, including Lockwood R-I, Greenfield R-IV, and Miller R-II, kept their kitchens open and continued providing prepared meals to students through what would have been the end of the school year. Most often, students were provided with a lunch and a breakfast for the next morning.

In Greenfield, school kitchen staff adapted processes within days so that they could begin providing meals to students the same week classes were dismissed.

“We found out that there was no school on a Tuesday and we started serv-

serving both hot and cold meals to district students during the shutdown. suspended that OPAA said they wanted to do this and proposed it to the district,” said Shawna Harrison, who prepared meals at Lockwood schools during the shutdown. “It was primarily to help out the kids in our community.”

In Miller, which continues to manage its own food services, Director Lanette Kleeman sprang into action right after classes were dismissed and set up a program that saw district kitchens preparing and

“She has done an amazing job of coordinating the meal effort,” said Miller Supt. Dustin Storm. “In addition, our wonderful volunteers from the Miller R-II School District and our community volunteers went above and beyond to make sure our kids did not go hungry.”

Storm said that since March 19, the Miller food program served 32,132 meals to students. In Lockwood, Harrison said that they were serving about 100 students a day, with

similar numbers reported at Greenfield.

Greenfield also took things a step further, running a bus to the South Greenfield Post Office where district students in that community could get meals themselves without having to travel into Greenfield. Supt. Chris Kell said that Kevin McKenzie and Darrell Preston drove the bus to Southtown each day and handed out meals to students. Vera Tennill and Ashley Beason assisted Engroff in meal prep, as did volunteers Sandee Lyle and Diedre Riddle. Engroff said that

area businesses including That Place, Stockton Lake Outfitters, Dollar General and SummerFresh donated bags to make handing out meals easier.

In Lockwood, Harrison and Telicia Glenn prepared meals while other school staff help to hand them out, particularly Afton McGuire and Cindy Cornish.

“They’ve really gone above and beyond and made our lives easier,” Glenn said of McGuire and Cornish.

Shelter® Foundation Provides Assistance Submitted by Lockwood Ministerial Alliance

The Lockwood Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry recently received a substantial monetary donation from the Shelter Insurance Foundation. Local Shelter© Insurance agent, Sean Holman, received a $1,000 to be spent locally in response to the COVID-19 crisis and graciously chose to support the Food Pantry.

This donation will help Sean Holman tremendously to supplement other product donations, covering items such as meat, cleaning supplies, and personal items.

Throughout the crisis, the Lockwood Food Pantry has continued to remain open twice a week due to dedicated volunteers and donors such as Shelter® Insurance.

Rick and Nyla Hefling, married 56 years, spend an occasional Wednesday volunteering at the Food Pantry. Food Pantry hours are each Wendesday Noon to 2 p.m. and each Friday 3-5 p.m. Lockwood Methodist Church volunteers each Wednesday, while Immanuel Lutheran volunteers on Fridays. (Photos by Gina Langston)

The Lockwood Ministerial Alliance wants to recognize all those who continue to be such a blessing to their neighbors in the Lockwood and Golden City communities.

“They’ve all done a lot of work, made things run smoothly, and I can’t say how much I appreciate everything they’ve done,” Lockwood Supt. Clay Lasater said of his district’s meal program.

“We’re hoping that it has helped improve parent’s opinions of school meals just a little bit,” said Harrison. “For being cold meals, we’ve put out some really good ones, and they don’t get to see them very often.”

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Municipal Workers Keep Essential Services Operating During Shutdown

By James McNary Articles Editor

Even as the stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 outbreak took effect, some had to continue going to work everyday to ensure that essential services such as water, sewer, streets and (in Lockwood) electricity continued to function.

Most municipalities in the area provide water and sewer services, with city work crews responsible for maintaining those systems and ensuring they continue to function. Those crews are also often responsible for the maintenance of city streets, and in Lockwood, with some aspects of the municipal electric system. With more individuals having to remain at home during the shutdown, keeping these systems functional become even more important.

“I’d put our city crew up against anybody’s,” said Greenfield Mayor David Engroff. “From the city clerk on down, they’re just a tremendous bunch of people and they always do a great job.”

“To me, they are already heroes for what they do for our community every day,” said Miller Mayor Stacy Daniel.

In Greenfield, City Supt. Andy Miller supervises a staff including Casey Jones, Kurtis Timlin and Bobby Glenn.

In Lockwood, City Supt. Isaac Dodd supervises a staff including Roger Stone, Dannie Bettis and Brett Gregory. Darin Parker, the golf course superintendent, also pitches in.

In Miller, Public Works Supt. Joe Washam is assisted

by Mike Neely and Dylon Demster.

Everton’s Ida Jett-Smith is often a one-woman show, handling the city of Everton’s maintenance issues with water, sewer, and streets as the only permanent public works employee.

While social distancing measures were put into place in several communities, city clerks and their staffs kept the day-to-day operations of local municipalities going, including Mark Davis and Megan Gandy in Greenfield, Joy Finley and Darlene Tucker in Lockwood, Denise Robertson in Miller, and Jammie Nichols in Everton.

“Our mayor, Kenny Snider, has put in long hours to make sure the city was safe, also,” said Finley, the Lockwood city clerk.

The Greenfield Police Department also continued to

provide law enforcement services to that community, including Chief Tim Larkin and officers Bob Jacobus, Alex Stimson and Chad McMannis. Other Greenfield city staff contributing during the shutdown include pool manager, Sam Marshall and animal control officer, Sara Hurd.

Keeping the city-supported Lockwood Public Library going throughout the shutdown with remote activities and curb-side services were Phyllis Hagerman, librarian, and staffer Jessica Gosset.

Health Department Administrator Worked to Keep County Safe, Healthy

By James McNary Articles Editor

For many, a county health department is out-of-sight, out-of-mind, just another vague part of the machinery of government.

In Dade County, while the Health Department takes a more active role than those of many other counties – through the Live Well Center, the new dental clinic, and other community support projects – being the focus of seemingly everyone’s attention still isn’t something that happens very often.

So when the COVID-19 outbreak hit, and it became apparent that stringent measures would have to be adopted at the local, state, and national levels, Dade County Health Department Administrator Pamela Allen, as the leader public health authority in Dade County, was faced with the daunting task of determining what should be done at the county level.

“The Coronavirus has been a rough time on everyone,” said Allen.

Allen doesn’t act alone; the health department answers to an elected board of directors and interacts with the county commission as well, but the job of advising those bodies as to what decisions to make is Allen’s.

and her staff have worked day in and day out, sometimes 24/7, to keep Dade

partment in 2007, after previously having had a corporate job. Prior to joining

“She’s been working seven days a week, and has made herself available at all hours of the day or night,” said Rochelle Renkoski, a personal trainer at the Live Well Center.

“She strives to help everyone she can and is always working on the next thing to help.”

Renkoski might be a little biased (Allen is her mother, after all), but she’s not alone in appreciating the extra efforts she has made during this time.

“She’s determined to keep the cities and the county healthy,” said Dave Engroff, mayor of Greenfield (the Dade County seat). “She’s doing a great job and I enjoy working with her.”

“I think we are lucky to have such a nice health department, and I know Pam

needed services to the public and revenues for the department. A free clinic was launched in 2008, followed by what is now the Live Well Center in 2016 and the dental clinic in November 2019. Allen said she has at least one more goal for expansion that she hopes have started by next year.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, however, Allen’s job has taken on a much different form that what it normally has.

Dade County Health Department Director Pamela Allen. (Vedette file photo)

County safe and Coronavirus free,” said Kim Rhodes, local business owner and president of the Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce. “I know it’s sometimes not a very popular job either: nobody likes to be told what to do, even if it is for their own safety.”

Allen said that she started working at the health de-

the DCHD, she also had been through two years of nursing school.

“I was excited to take this small health department and help in grow to the potential I knew it had,” said Allen.

During Allen’s tenure, service contracts held by the DCHD have increased from four to 15, providing

Thank you Dade County EMS Crews

From Kaitlyn McConnell: “We thank our Dade County EMS crews for their service, both during these uncertain times, as well as every day. We appreciate their dedication and drive to help ensure that the people throughout the community have access to timely medical care when they need it most. They make a great difference, and we are thankful they are part of our team.” The organization has 12 fulltime employees who staff two 24-hour units, one being in Lockwood and one in Greenfield. (Photo by Gina Langston)

“At the health department, it has meant working and doing contact tracing seven days a week,” said Allen. “Having to quarantine people for many different reasons … driving all over the county to making sure the governor’s orders were being followed … taking calls, no matter what the hour, and hoping I have the answers. If not, I will find out.”

“They have had to quarantine and contact trace several individuals and that means calling and checking on them everyday – not an easy job,”

said Rhodes. “I just want to thank Pam Allen and the Dade County Health Department for all their support and dedication during this trying time.”

Allen said that the CARES Act has now made more funding available to the local health department, via the county commission, and that she plans to pursue funding for a testing room and supplies to be used for the current pandemic and any in the future.

“She works hard to protect the community and keep us all safe during these crazy times, and when everything is normal,” said Renkoski.

“She’s always thinking of ways to help and grow our community for the better.”

“I will strive continually, no matter how hard or how many hours, to make sure our community is safe and protected,” said Allen. “And yes, we are still at ZERO positives for COVID-19 in Dade County!”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of: Wayne Howard Schnelle, Deceased.

Estate No. 20DD-PR00011 Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To all persons interested in the estate of Wayne Howard Schnelle, decedent: On the 24th day of April, 2020, (the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate) Eric Howard Schnelle was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Wayne Howard Schnelle, decedent, by the probate division of the circuit court of Dade County, Missouri.

The personal representative may administer the estate independently, without adjudication, order, or direction of the probate division of the circuit court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The personal representative’s

attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Christopher W. Dumm, 4000 S. Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64804.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods.

Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the probate division of the circuit court of Dade County, Missouri.

Date of the decedent’s death was November 1, 2019.

Date of first publication is May 7, 2020.

Gary Troxell Judge of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court Dade County,Missouri To be published in The Vedette on May 7, 2020, May 14, 2020, May 21, 2020 and May 28, 2020.

THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of ROBERT THOMAS SCOTT, Deceased Estate No.20DD-PR00015 NOTICE To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT THOMAS SCOTT. Decedent: On the 28th day of April, 2020, a Petition to determine the heirship of Robert Thomas Scott, deceased, was filed.

The court finds that the same should be set for hearing and notice thereof given to all interested persons.

The Real Property involved in the above-captioned matter is more particularly described as: Tract 1: A Tract of land being located in the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 17. Township 31, North.

Range 25 West of the 5th PM, Dade County. Missouri, being described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said NW1/4, SW1/4; thence S90°00’00”W along the South line of said NW 1/4, SW 1/4, a distance of 473.06 feet;

thence N0°55’44”W, 276.57 feet; thence N90°00’00”E. 473.06 feet to the East line of said NW1/4, SW1/4; thence S00°55’44”E along said East line a distance of 276.57 feet returning to the point of beginning, containing 3.00 acres.

Subject to road right-of-ways and easements (public and private) as may now be located. ALSO, a tract of land being located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Township 31 North, Range 25 West of the 5th P.M., Dade County, Missouri, being described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest 1/4 Southwest 1/4; thence S90°00’00,’W along the South line of said Northwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4, a distance of 473.06 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing S90°00’00”W along said South line, a distance of 428.17 feet: thence N00°55’44”W a distance of 668.48 feet to the Southerly right of way line of Missouri State Highway #160; thence along said Southerly right of way line the following 4 calls: N81°28’31”E a distance of 62.25 feet to a point of curvature to the right; said curve to the right, having a radius of 1870.00 feet, an arc distance of 207.76 feet, a chord bearing N84°39’29”E, 207.65 feet; N86°46’44”E a distance of 171.02 feet to a point of curvature to the left; said curve to the left, having a radius of 995.00 feet, and arc distance of 9.01 feet, a chord bearing N86°31’02”E, 9.01 feet; thence S00°55’44”E leaving said right of way line, a distance of 430.64 feet; thence S90°00’00”W a distance of 20.50 feet; thence S00°55’44”E a distance of

276.57 feet returning to the point of beginning. Containing 7.00 acres. Subject to road right of ways and easements (public and private) as may now be located.

Tract 2:

Tract A: The South Eleven and one-half (11 1/2) acres of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) and the Legals Continued to page 6B

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Missouri Farmers’ Markets Make Innovative Changes to Address COVID-19 From Maria Rodriguez-Alcala, PhD, Community Economic Development Specialist

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, marketplaces around the globe are making major changes on how they operate to remain safe and viable. This has been especially true for community farmers’ markets, which have long been considered the bedrock of grassroots entrepreneurial activity.

In economic development we get this question a lot: how much do farmers’ markets contribute to our economy? Although this is a relevant economic question, it must be noted that farmers’ markets’ contribution to the economy goes far beyond the direct and current dollar amount.

Professor Sarah Low, who recently joined University of Missouri Extension after 10 years with the USDA’s Economic Research Service in D.C., conducted research on Missouri’s economic growth, as well as the entrepreneurial activity captured in our state. She finds that, while Missouri lags behind most Midwestern states in terms of economic growth rate - as measured by its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product’s (GDP) - on the other hand, it ranks among the highest nationally in terms of entrepreneurial activity as measured through various factors.

These important findings Legals Continued from page 5B North Thirteen and one-half (13 1/2) acres of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 34, Township 32, Range 25: AND Tract B: The South half (S 1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) and the North half (N 1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 33, Township 32, Range 25, Dade County, Missouri.

Tract 3: The Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-One (31). Range Twenty-five (25), all in Dade County, Missouri.

Except any part taken or used for roads.

Tract 4:

link to farmers’ markets because they are rich in entrepreneurial “vitamins.”

Through their direct interactions with consumers, farmers can intuitively capture what their markets want as opposed to when connected through intermediaries. The interaction with consumers helps farmers think more as entrepreneurs as opposed to strictly focus just on the production aspects.

Further, the less intermediaries a farmer has between her business and the consumer, the higher the margin she will get in dollar amount.

Simple forms of value-added farm products can also greatly increase a farmers’ income when, concurrently the number of intermediaries are reduced.

Farmers’ markets cut these intermediaries. This is an important point to consider when we account for the fact that farming is hard work and that most of our farmers do not make much money. Hence, increasing the possibilities for their future income growth, also raises the chances our farmers will be there tomorrow to continue to provide consumers with fresh local foods.

One example of simple value-added provided by farmers locally is clean and cut chicken parts in sealed packages sold at the Webb City Farmers’ Market. Another example is filtered and packaged local honey sold at both, the Joplin Empire Market and the

farmers’ markets, were not planning to open this year. However, there were some successful models already being explored at year-round farmer’s markets across Missouri. So a team of University of Missouri Extension faculty intervened to see if

Webb City Farmers’ Market. These products appeal to the consumer seeking some value-added but who also wants to stay away from say, highly processed pre-cooked chicken with preservatives, or imported honey that possess no benefit against local allergens.

Unfortunately, 2020’s first rite of spring - the opening of the annual local farmers’ markets, has been challenged by the fallout from COVID-19. Even though, foods businesses are considered “essential”, we were hearing that many

some of those innovative approaches implemented by these markets could be shared more broadly with other market operators through online forums.

University of Missouri Extension hosted the first farmers’ market forum entitled “Innovative Ideas during COVID-19: Three Farmers Markets in Missouri Share Their Stories” on April 8, via Zoom. This roundtable discussion, which featured representatives from three yearround markets included: Rachael Lynch, manager,

Webb City Farmers Market; Corrina Smith, manager, Columbia Farmers Market and; Karissa Kary, executive director, and Jesse Stone, manager, Farmers Markets of the Ozarks. Maria Rodriguez-Alcala, community economic development specialist in Jasper County hosted the sessions in collaboration with other Extension specialists across the state. The participants also received extra support, such as a multipage compilation of COVID-19 online resources that recently emerged to support farmers’ markets across the nation.

The first online event attracted 175 participants across Missouri. Many market managers across the state immediately began implementing some of the suggestions with renewed hope that they would still be able to serve their vendors and customers in the coming 2020 season. Some of the successful approaches included increased use of online sales for promotions and preordering. Other proposed models included drive-through shopping, and various processes that can allow the shopping experience to be as safe as

All of Lots Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), in Block Thirteen (13), According to the Amended Plat of Dadeville, Dade County, Missouri. Subject to all easements and right of ways, public and private, as may now exist.

South 48°50’41” W 19.30 feet; thence South 05°07’04” East 332.49 feet; thence North 87°51’16” East 372.71 feet to the East line of said 80 acres; thence North 03°32’57” West along the East line 863.33 feet to the point of beginning containing 6.46 acres, more or less.

And EXCEPT a tract of land described as beginning at the NE corner of said 80 acres; thence South 86º01’47” West along the North line of said 80 acres 283.79 feet; thence South 04°20’47” East 355.98 feet; thence North 82º46’18” East 73.21 feet; thence South 51°00’34” East 111.10 feet; thence North 87º48’51” East 123.95 feet to the East line of said 80 acres: thence North 03°32’57” West along said East line 431.40 feet to the point of beginning, all in Sections 29, Township 32, Range 25 subject to the existing easements.

Tract 6: Tract A: A tract of land situated in the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 29, Township 32 North, Range 5 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Dade County. Missouri, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence N01º20’30” E along the West line of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4, a distance of 346.50 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract herein described; thence N01°20’30”E, 968.48 feet to an iron pin set at the Northwest corner of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence S88°34’59”E along the North line of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4 , a distance of 819.34 feet, thence S01°20’30”W, 967.11 feet to an iron pin set; thence N88°40’44”W, 819.34 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 18.2 acres, more or less. Subject to all easements

and restrictions of record AND Tract B: A tract of land situated in the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 29. Township 32 North, Range 25 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Dade County, Missouri, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence S88º40’44”E along the South line of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4, a distance of 775.50 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract herein described; thence N01°20’30”E. 346.50 feet to an iron pin set; thence S88°40’44”E. 540.28 feet to an iron pen set on the East line of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence S01°22’58”W, 346.50 feet to an iron pin set at the Southeast corner of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4: thence N88°40’44”W, 540.03 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 4.3 acres, more or less. Subject to all easements and restriction of record.

Tract 5: The West Half (W1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 32, Township 32.

Range 25. AND the South Half (S1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 29. Township 32, Range 25; EXCEPT the following described tracts: A tract of described as beginning at the NE comer of said 80 acres, thence S 86°01’47” West along the North line of said 80 acres 283.79 feet, thence S 04°20’47” East 355.98 feet; thence S 82°46’18” W 7.87 feet, thence South 24°12’ 11” West 171.21 feet; thence

possible for customers and farmers alike.

The most relevant silver lining that emerged from the challenging moment, is that some of these innovative strategies may be here to stay, not necessarily to replace the way these markets operate - after all no one wants the community experience to go away - but more so to complement the way they’ve been doing business. This could in turn help increase very much needed revenues for these markets as well as strengthening their entrepreneurial capacity. Although many of these markets have been exploring online sales, they haven’t really taken that step too seriously until COVID-19 put pressure on them to do so. These could become critical to our state’s economy, particularly in the post COVID-19 recovery. When we pair the entrepreneurial richness aspect present in farmers’ markets together with expectations that, the already growing consumer support for local businesses may also further strengthen, there is potential for even more positive effects down the road for our local economies emerging from these markets.

The University of Missouri Extension continues to provide and update a wide array of free resources to help Missourians through the challenging times brought forth by the Covid19 pandemic.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that said Petition be set for hearing on the 8th day of July at 1:00 pm, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri at Greenfield, and that notice thereof be given by mail, to all persons as listed in the Petition who are known or believed to claim any interest in the property described in the Petition as an heir or through an heir of the decedent.

Date of first publication is May 21, 2020.

Dated: 11 May, 2020.

HONORABLE GARY A. TROXELL To be published in The Vedette on May 21, 2020, May 28, 2020, June 4, 2020 and June 11, 2020,

To be published in The Vedette on May 21, 2020 and May 28, 2020.

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GMC Adjusts for Safety During Covid-19 Pandemic

By Gina Langston Editor/Publisher

According to Dr. Michael K. Bennett, M.D., it has surely been a long road. When the COVID-19 scare started there was not much known about it, if anything. At Greenfield Medical Center (GMC), the staff had to make some decisions on how to move forward. “Yes, the first couple weeks were said to be ‘doomsday’ so we prepared,” saId Bennett.

What is going to happen? …

What should we expect? Instead of closing their doors, they got together and decided to do what they could do to continue to do what they do best, help patients.

NEW SERVICES OFFERED 1) TeleMed 2) Home Visits 3) Prescreening for Normal Visits 4) Covid Testing 5) Covid Antibody Screening 6) Free PPE to Anyone

Haley Hendrixson, nurse and office manager at GMC, implemented the TeleMed services which included phone calls for those without internet access. They continued seeing patients after screening as a precaution to make sure no illnesses were noted. All high-risk employees were sent home (mainly Meredith Bennett, Dr. Ben-

nett’s mother who works at the facility).

GMC added home visits to the list of new services for those at high risk and who should otherwise not be leaving their houses. Orders of n95 masks were secured and handed out to anyone who needed or wanted them for daily use. Gloves and sanitizer were also supplied.

“We supplied numerous agencies with these because there were no others to be found. We created a website to be able to inform the community around us and Haley spent hours upon hours on the phone with the big agencies to implement a drive thru COVID-19 screening, the only local one at that time,” said Bennett.

GMC is now set up to do COVID-19 antibody screening and Bennett says they have seen an impressive turnout.

“I am very impressed with our staff. We closed only one day at the beginning to sanitize and we have been open every possible day since

then even on Saturdays.

Angie Hankins and Kaycee Hankins have done an excellent job up front with everything. Everyone seemed to put others first and have never complained. Even janitor Suzanne Steeley always showed up and does an excellent job in keeping us sanitized. It was a scary time at the beginning, for sure, but everyone worked together and we made it .. so far.”

Above, Angie Hankins, Kaycee Hankins, Dr. Michael Bennett, and Haley Hendrixson. Below, nurse and office manager Hendrixson prepares for the next patient. (Photos by Gina Langston)

Dr. Bennett said the real heroes are his staff: Angie Hankins, Tori Puckett, Kaycee Hankins, Haley Hendrixson, Meredith Bennett and Suzanne Steeley.

Good Shepherd Passes the Visitor Restriction Time with Themed Days Throughout the month of May, Good Shepherd Community Care and Rehabilitation has filled their schedule with fun themed days and activities to help keep staff and resident morale up. Visitors have been restricted due to COVID-19. They have held a fish fry with rootbeer floats, a Beach Day complete with sno cones from their new snow cone maker, and apple pie and ice cream as a special treat. The staff at Good Shepherd should be considered Hometown Heroes. (Submitted photos)