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A Weekly Newspaper Serving the Dade County Area Since 1866

New Restaurant Opens in Dadeville

OBITUARIES • Harry Albert Tankesley, Jr., 87, Greenfield • Lois Hunter, 98, Miller

Jammin’ at the Junktion, Aug. 3

Piccadilly Junktion is hosting Jammin’ at the Junktion on Saturday, August 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the porch of Piccadilly Junktion, in South Greenfield. Food will be available and provided by Big D’s BBQ. There will be homemade cobblers with ice cream and crafters. Grab your lawn chairs and come join them for a fun day of entertainment. The admission is free. The store opens at 9 a.m. and is located three miles south of Greenfield, then north on Old Highway 39.

OACAC Annual Back to School Fair, Aug. 7

The Dade County OACAC Neighborhood Center will be hosting their Annual Back-toSchool Fair on August 7 at the Dade County Neighborhood Center located at 2 North Main in Greenfield.

Sign up for the School Fair, by calling OACAC Dade County Neighborhood Center at 417-637-2701. The deadline to sign up is August 1.

Must be income eligible to qualify.

Blood Drive in Lockwood, Aug. 5

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Monday, August 5, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 710 Locust Street in Lockwood. This is sponsored by Lockwood American Legion Auxiliary.

CONTENTS Obituaries............... Pg 2A Events.................. Pg 3-4A Business Directory.Pg 5A Commentary.......... Pg 8A Worship Directory. Pg 9A Legals................... Pg 10A Classifieds............Pg 11A

Back to School Special Section

Greenfield............ Pg 2-3B Lockwood............ Pg 4-5B Miller.................... Pg 5-7B Dadeville................. Pg 8B Everton................... Pg 9B Ash Grove............ Pg 10B Walnut Grove....... Pg 11B Private Schools... Pg 12B

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From Rhonda Barnhouse

A new restaurant is now available for Dade County residents and beyond.

Nard’s Kitchen is now open at 145 Clompton Avenue in Dadeville. (Across from Dadeville Baptist Church). Nard’s Kitchen has been a dream of Brittany and Tyler Baker.

The menu will feature many homemade favorites as well as varying daily specials. A featured theme each evening including favorite recipes such as: Home Cooked Favorites on Monday; (Closed on Tuesday); Mamma Mia Italian Dinners on Wednesday; Mouthwatering Brisket on Thursday; Fiesta Friday featuring many different south of the border delicacies; and the star of the week is Saturday Night Ribeye Steak Dinner.

Brittany, who grew up near Greenfield, has always dreamed of owning her own restaurant

Missouri’s 2019 Tax-Free Weekend runs through Friday, August 2 at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, August 4 at 11:59 pm. During this time, you’ll save the Missouri state sales tax of 4.225% — which is perfect timing for backto-school shopping.

What’s included in Missouri Tax-Free Weekend?

The following will be free of sales tax during tax-free weekend: -Clothing priced at $100 or less per item -School supplies priced at $50 or less per item: Includes textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing in-

struments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, graphing calculators, chalk, maps, and globes.

-Computer software priced at $350 or less per item -Graphing calculators priced at less than $150 -Computers and computer-peripheral devices priced under $1,500 per item: Laptops, desktops and tablets are included, so this is a good opportunity to get a discount on these pricier items.

‘Tax Free’ Continued on page 7

Walnut Grove R-V to Hold Special Election Aug. 6

By James McNary Articles Editor

or bakery. Her husband, Tyler, has jumped right in alongside her to help her dream come true.

Brittany received Culinary Arts training at Ozark Technical College in Springfield and has worked in several restaurants in the Ozarks.

During the summer, Brittany also feeds a mass of around 300 hungry campers for a week at the Eudora Baptist Church Day Camp. She knows her way around the kitchen and always includes a lot of love in every homemade dish.

She takes pride in serving

wholesome quality food and doesn’t like to cut corners in the kitchen.

Nard’s Kitchen will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, opening at 6 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m. They plan to also stay open later on ballgame nights in Dadeville to serve hungry fans and athletes. The restaurant will be closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Delicious homemade pies and cakes will be ‘Nard’s Kitchen’ Continued on page 7

‘Fig Leaf’ Helps Keep Dadeville Covered

By James McNary Articles Editor

Among the growing ministries in the area is that of the “Fig Leaf,” a thrift store carrying donated clothing and home goods serving the Dadeville community and surrounding areas.

With classes at the Dadeville School set to resume later in August, the Fig Leaf will be holding a back-to-school $1 “bag sale,” the first Saturday in August, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Begun as a ministry of the Dadeville Baptist Church in the fall of 2013, Jenny Kelly and JoAnn Scott organized the thrift store with a group of volunteers using space in the former parsonage on the church property.

“They had a vision to

Tax-Free Weekend Aug. 2-4

Residents of the Walnut Grove R-V School District, which takes in portions of Greene, Polk, and a small part of Dade county, will be voting on Aug. 6 to determine whether to increase the district tax levy to fund improvements to district facilities.

The district board of education is asking voters to approve an increase of the tax levy by $1.07 per $100 of assessed value through the year 2039. The levy would increase from $4.0530 to $5.1230 over the 20-year period if approved by voters.

A community forum was held July 25 to explain the proposed improvements and the necessity of the tax increase to voters, including an opportunity to tour

R-IV Board Approves Minivan Purchase, Accepts Simmons Bid

By James McNary Articles Editor

help out the community.

There weren’t any other thrift stores very close by at that time,” said Janice Peak, a current volunteer with the ministry. “They thought it would be successful and it’s been really well received and supported.”

It was so well supported,

in fact, that it soon outgrew the space provided in the former parsonage, and space was allocated for the store within the building under construction to house the vehicles of the church’s transportation ministry. The “Fig ‘Fig Leaf’ Continued on page 7

the existing school plant.

According to information from the school district, it has been working over the past six months with Sapp Architects of Springfield and a facilities committee composed of parents, staff and residents to develop a facilities improvement plan. Several options were reportedly explored prior to determining that the option requiring the $1.07 tax levy was the best for the Walnut Grove school system going forward.

Funded improvements will include security upgrades, “hardened” classroom spaces and FEMA shelter that could be opened to the community in case of severe weather.

Specific improvements to the elementary school are also included in the proposal.

The Greenfield R-IV School District Board of Education voted to approve the purchase of a minivan and to accept the bid of Simmons Bank for the district’s bank depository services during the July 24 meeting of the board.

Supt. Chris Kell presented the board with several options regarding the purchase of minivan to use in transporting small groups of students, particularly the special education students that are transported to Jasper everyday school is in session, where they

receive services as part of the special education cooperative of which the Greenfield district is also a member.

The purchase would be partially reimbursed out of a state “high needs” fund, that helps offset some of the cost to smaller schools for providing specialized services to a handful of students.

Following some discussion of the various options presented, included items then listed as available at various nearby dealerships, the board voted to approve the purchase of a late-model ‘R-IV School Board’ Continued on page 7

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RECORDS Death Notices

Cremation services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Harry Albert Tankesley, Jr. Lois Hunter Harry Albert Tankesley, Jr., of Greenfield, Missouri, died Monday, July 22, 2019, in his home at the age of 87.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date at Gardner Cemetery in Wheatland, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the chapter of the donor’s choice to a nature conservatory or humane society. Online condolences may be shared at www. greenfieldfuneralchapel.com.

Lois Hunter, age 98, of Miller, Missouri, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center.

A graveside service, under the direction of the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, in Miller, was held aWednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Sycamore Cemetery, east of Miller.

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

Be A Safe Swimmer!

From Capt. John J. Hotz MO State Highway Patrol

Warm temperatures attract people of all ages to Missouri’s many lakes or rivers to go swimming and to cool off. Beating the heat in this manner is part of summer. “It’s fun to go swimming,” said Captain Matthew C. Walz, director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division, “but understanding the risks and taking proper precautions is important. It’s common for children and teens to overestimate their swimming ability, which is why adult supervision is so important.”

The Patrol has been called to investigate 28 drowning incidents in Missouri so far this year.

Most of these incidents are preventable. Water safety starts with understanding

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the risks of water activities and making good choices.

Wear a life jacket, take a friend with you, know

your swimming ability, and stay sober around water. Pay close attention to children around water.

Please make good decisions when you are in or around water.

When you go swimming, know and respect your limits and don’t swim alone! Missouri’s lakes and rivers can include currents, drop-offs, and floating debris that make swimming more challenging. Exhaustion is a very real possibility if you’ve been swimming for a long period of time. don’t make the mistake

of overestimating your swimming ability. A life jacket won’t help if you’re not wearing it. If you choose not to wear a life jacket, have one within reach.

When you’re swimming with a group, know the skill level of everyone. All swimmers are encouraged to use a life jacket, especially young children and inexperienced swimmers.

Younger, inexperienced swimmers may become exhausted before they realize they are in trouble.

Avoid putting yourself at risk when trying to assist someone who is struggling in the water. Assist them by tossing a floatation device or extending an object to them. Keep yourself safe! If you do have to enter the water to assist them, always put on a life jacket first.

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MoCHIP—Child Identification, Protection Program: Keeping Missouri Kids Safe From Perry Ellis Washington Lodge #87, Greenfield

With more than 240,000 children processed through the MoCHIP Child ID program in 13 years, MoCHIP is helping to protect our community. Taking place Saturday, August 10, 2019, during the Back-To-School Bash at Greenfield Elementary from 4-7 p.m., the Washington Lodge #87 will be on hand to further ensure the safety of area children, free of charge.

No parent wants to believe that the unimaginable could happen to them, though nearly 2,000 children are reported missing or abducted in the United States each day. The peace of mind MoCHIP provides to Missouri families is invaluable. Girls and boys ages 11-21 are statistically most susceptible to become missing. Once the child is processed through the program, which generally takes only 15 minutes, the parent is armed with a single pre-printed envelope that instructs authorities in the event of an emergency, something a parent in crisis would undoubtedly have trouble with, and a proactive measure to combat the time sensitivity involved in recovery. Within a matter of minutes, the MoCHIP CD can be loaded

into a computer directly form a police officer’s automobile and entered into the Amber Alert system.

Deemed “one of the most comprehensive child recovery and identification programs in the nation,”

by The National Center

for Exploited and Missing Children NCEMC — the Missouri Masonic Child Identification & Protection Program, MoCHIP, is solely sponsored by the Masonic Children’s Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Missouri Masons. The program consists of five major components — digital photographs, digital fingerprints, vital child information and emergency contacts, a dental bite impression, and two laminated ID cards. The photographs, fingerprints, and child data are burned onto a mini-CD that is compatible with the AMBER ALERT system already in place. The dental impression provides a virtual diagram of the child’s biting surface, which, like fingerprints is unique to each

individual, and further supplies enough saliva to provide a DNA sample that can also be used as scent source for trained canine search teams. Combined, this five-part process provides a dramatic, time-sensitive recovery tool for authorities.

On the day of the MoCHIP event, parents are urged to gather pertinent information about such as, doctor, dentist, and emergency contact and phone numbers, allergies, medications, and parent work, cell, and assorted phone numbers. Information Collection Forms and Permission slips can be downloaded from the mochip.org website and filled out ahead of time.

Height charts and scales are available at the event to facilitate the most current details regarding the child. As would be expected, security and privacy are of utmost importance.

All information and specimens are collected on site, processed and provided to the parent or legal guardian in a yellow envelope.

At the end of each event, databases are erased using state-of-the-art software.

The only item retained by the Masonic Children’s Foundation is the signed permission slip.

For more information on becoming a sponsor or to make a donation, please contact Perry Ellis, Washington Lodge #87, 417-2296017 or by emailing pellis@ tigersk12.org.

Notes from Dade County Republican Women Meeting

From Peggy Horton Secretary

Dade County Republican Women met Monday, July 22, 2019, at Ken’s Kafe in Arcola.

President, Kayla Getman, brought the meeting to order.

Connie Roseman gave the blessing.

Annette Black led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Our speaker for the meeting cancelled at the last

minute.

Secretary, Peggy Horton, read the minutes from the previous meeting. Annette made a motion to accept and Kim seconded. All aye.

The treasurer’s report was the same as previous report, $2,221.67.

Old business was photo IDs. New business is the August birthday party at the Dade County Nursing Home. We will provide a

cobbler.

October meeting will be collecting books for OACAC Head Start.

The fall meeting of the 4th District will be in Warsaw October 16-19.

The next meeting is Tuesday, September 24, at Intermission Café in Greenfield.

Tyler Marriot from Senator Roy Blunt’s office is the guest speaker.

Robin made a motion to adjourn; Pat seconded. All aye.

PSU Releases Spring Honor Rolls Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas, has released the honor rolls for the 2019 spring semester. The following local students were named to the All A Scholastic Honors list: Megan Winters, a senior psychology major, Dadeville;. Danielle

Rakestraw, a senior social work major from Golden City; Olivia Finley, a senior psychology major, Lockwood; Abby Julian, a senior family and consumer sciences major, Lockwood; and Shelby Singleton, a senior psychology major, Lockwood.

To qualify for All-A Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade of A in all credit course work for the semester and have no grade of I in any course during the semester.

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Calendar of Events

Lockwood Farmers Market Each Thursday

The Lockwood Farmers Market is held every Thursday afternoon from 2-6 p.m. Some of the offerings include tomatoes, squash, onions, potatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, cucumbers and other items when available.

Fitness Classes at Greenfield Pool

Greenfield City Pool is offering two fitness classes during the month of July.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. is water aerobics. On Wednesdays at 7 p.m. is AquaFit. AquaFit student must be a strong swimmer. Each class is $3.

Call 417-637-2889 with any questions.

Report Your Controlled Burns

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

TOPS Meeting at St. Patrick Catholic Church

TOPS MO 0672, Greenfield, is at their regular meeting location at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Highway H, Greenfield.

The chapter meets on Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. For further information, you may contact Renae Brown, 417-8604769 or Kim McKenzie, 417-637-5167.

OATS Transit Schedule

OATS Transit, a Missouri based transportation provider, is pleased to announce the following schedule for Dade County area for August: To schedule a ride in Dade County call the OATS Office at 1-800-7706287. Fares may apply.

To Springfield: 1st Monday each month To Bolivar: 3rd Monday each month ​To Greenfield and Lockwood: 1st, 3rd, 4th Thursdays each month To Lamar: 2nd Thursday each month OATS Transit provides transportation for the rural general public, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens.

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.

Well Woman Exams at Lawrence County Health Department

Are you a Lawrence County woman between the ages of 50-64 with no medical insurance or Medicaid, and in need of a well woman exam that includes breast and cervical cancer screenings? The Lawrence County Health Department offers these services through the Show Me Healthy Women program at NO cost to the patient.

Patients receive an exam by a female nurse practitioner and a mammogram at the Cox Health Breast Care Clinic in Springfield.

In addition to the county residency, age requirement and no medical insurance/ Medicaid, the Show Me Healthy Women program is based on income. For example, a family of two can make up to $650 a week and a family of three can make up to $820 a week.

For more information on eligibility or to schedule an appointment for this program, contact the Lawrence County Health Department at 417-466-2201.

Pearls of Production - For Farming Women Aug. 2

Pearls of Production was started by female ag specialists with University of Missouri Extension and is an Innovative and exciting program designed to provide leadership and hands-on training for females actively involved in agriculture. This meeting will cover Nutritious Meals on the Go, healthy twists on field ready meals and Communication Challenges for Farms and Families, techniques for communicating on farm business from one family member to another. Join us 10 a.m.-12 pm August 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood. This event is free; however, registration is required by July 29, as lunch is provided.

Contact Jill at 417-682-3579 or scheidtjk@missouri.edu to register or for more information. All children are welcome. – Although we do not provide childcare, we don’t want you to feel that is a reason you can’t attend, so bring the kids.

These meetings held in Barton, Dade and Jasper counties will offer different topics throughout the year so grab your girlfriends and make a short road trip to connect with other farm-women near you.

Jammin’ at the Friends, Food, Junktion, Aug. 3 Fun At Glad Piccadilly Junktion is Tidings Assembly hosting Jammin’ at the The Glad Tidings Assembly of God invites youth ages 18 and under to join them for Friends, Food and Fun from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the church located at 219 McPherson Street in Greenfield. For more information, call 417-637-0344.

ILECC Enrollment Open Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center is now taking enrollment applications for children ages 2 through 4 (child must have turn 4 after July 31st).

You may contact Melissa Estes at the Childhood Center located at 301 Sycamore Street in Lockwood or call 417-232-4406

Junktion on Saturday, August 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the porch of Piccadilly Junktion, in South Greenfield. Food will be available and provided by Big D’s BBQ. There will be homemade cobblers with ice cream and crafters.

Grab your lawn chairs and come join them for a fun day of entertainment. The admission is free. The store opens at 9 a.m. and is located three miles south of Greenfield, then north on Old Highway 39.

Pet Clinics in Lockwood, Aug. 3

Critters and Pals will hold two clinics in Lockwood. The health clinic is

held Saturday, August 3, 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, is the spay/ neuter clinic. Call 417-6825335 for more information on these clinics.

Guided Bison Hike at Prairie State Park Aug. 3

Join staff at Prairie State Park for a guided hike at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 3 to see the bison and prairie in its full summer glory.

Don’t forget your camera!

Be prepared for a twomile hike over uneven terrain. Bring water, snacks, a hat and sunscreen. Although wearing shorts is not recommended, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Binoculars will be useful for looking at bison as well as other wildlife that may be out and about. Please call 417843-6711 to register for the hike.

Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines, in southwest Missouri. For more information, please contact Prairie State Park at 417843-6711.

ILECC Open House Aug. 4

Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center Open House at 301 Sycamore Street in Lockwood will be Sunday, August 4th from 3-5 p.m. The building will be open for you to see the updates and remodeling that have taken place over the last two weeks. Come and meet Mrs. Melissa Estes who is our new facility director. We look forward to a great start to the new school year!

OACAC Annual Back to School Fair, Aug. 7

The Dade County OACAC Neighborhood Center will be hosting their Annual Back-to-School Fair on August 7 at the Dade County Neighborhood Center located at 2 North Main in Greenfield.

Many community and county members have made it possible for us to help low income families whose children are enrolled in Dade County schools by making donations in honor of special men on Father’s Day. A list of those donors can be found elsewhere in this edition. All donations are used to buy backpacks and school supplies for children who are enrolled in any Dade County schools and are low income.

OACAC is happy to host the Back-to-School Fair again this year and appreciate all of your support.

If anyone would like to sign up for the School Fair, please call OACAC Dade County Neighborhood Center at 417-637-2701.

The deadline to sign up is July 31. Must be income eligible to qualify.

Blood Drive in Lockwood, Aug. 5

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Monday, August 5, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 710 Locust Street in Lockwood. This is sponsored by Lockwood American Legion Auxiliary.

Free Child ID Event, Aug. 10

During the Back to School Bash being held at the Greenfield Elementary on Saturday, August 10, a FREE child ID event will take place. MOCHIP is a free service provided to Missouri families through the generous donations and membership dues of Missouri Freemasons and their sponsors. The process only takes 15 minutes and is for all ages infant to adult. Contact Perry Ellis at 417-229-6017 for more information.

Sponsored

by Washington Lodge #87, Greenfield.

for contestants ages 4 – 19 with Mutton Busting for 4-6 age group, Calf Riding for 8 and under, Steer Riding for 11 and under, Pee Wee Bull Riding for 13 and under, Junior Bull Riding for 15 and under and Senior Bull Riding for 19 and under. Call ins are being taken Monday, August 5, at 417-546-2378 from 6 to 10 p.m. Ask for Bryan or Marla Moore. Admissions are $7 for adults, 6 and under are FREE. Concessions are available. Like them on facebook @JuniorProBullRiders-Missouri/Bryan-MarlaMoore.

the Greenfield football parking lot located just south of Greenfield on Highway 160 and 39. Carnival is by Big D’s Amusements. There will be armbands available. Sponsored by Dade County Improvement Group.

MHS Class of 1969 Reunion August 30

Miller High School Class of 1969 is holding their 50th reunion Friday, August 30, at the Hangar Kafe in Miller starting at 4 p.m.

Classmates need to RSVP to Jeanie (Sexton) Brasier at 417-882-9823 or to Sharon (Johnson) Hunt at 417-4523484 by August 9.

Back-2-School Miller Lions Truck Bash August 12 The Lockwood Public & Tractor Pull, Library is hosting a Back August 10 2 School Bash for all Lock- 100-Mile Long Miller Lions Club is host- wood students on Mon- Garage Sale ing a Truck and Tractor day, August 12, 5:30 to 7:30 August 31 Pull, Saturday, August 10, at 7 p.m. at Lions Field (former saddle club grounds).

Lions Field is located 3/4 mile east of Hwy 39 on DD in Miller. Entry for this event is $5 for ages 13+ and kids get in free.

The Miller Lions Club is a not-for-profit organization.

Lions donate to local organizations and other Lion charities to make our community better.

Rage Cage at Bull Blast August 10

At the Lockwood Chamber of Commerce 5th Annual Bull Blast on August 10, 8 p.m., there is a raffle drawing for a chance to sit in the Rage Cage in the middle of the arena for 1/2 the show.

Tickets are $10 each and 8 winners will be drawn at the show (must be present to win). 4 people will sit for the first half and 4 more the second. Tickets will be available before the show at West Automotive in Lockwood. All proceeds from the raffle tickets go to the Bryan Harr family.

Bryan and his two daughters recently lost their wife/mother to a sudden illness. Bryan graduated from Lockwood and still lives locally. Also come see locals in the calf dressing competition. Co-ed teams of two will attempt to dress a calf in its bloomers!

Lockwood Bull Blast, Aug. 10

A bull blast is set for Saturday, August 10, at Lockwood Rodeo Grounds, one mile outside Lockwood on U.S. Highway 160. Events are set to start at 8 p.m. The stars of the show will be the bulls and the cowboys.

The Lockwood Chamber of Commerce and High Point Rodeos invite all to come on out and enjoy the show.

For more information call Wayne West, 417-629-6216.

Everton Bull Blast, Aug. 10

6M Bucking Bulls present Bull Blast at Everton Saddle Club Arena on Saturday, August 10, beginning at 7 p.m. They are looking

p.m. at the library. The staff plans to provide approximately 100 backpacks with school supplies. In conjunction, they are partnering with local businesses and churches to offer free haircuts, finger printing with the local sheriff’s office, games and face painting for the kids. The library staff thinks having the community rally behind the kids before they start the school year shows as a community the kids are supported. Call 417-2324204 for more information or to make a donation.

Greenfield Summer Blast, August 22-24

Greenfield Summer Blast is set for August 22-24 at

On Saturday, August 31, from sunrise to sunset, will be held the annual 100mile garage sale that travels U.S. Highway 160 from Ash Grove, through Everton and Greenfield, south down Missouri Route 39 to Miller and Mount Vernon.

Then travel along State Highway H on outer road to Mo. Route 97 to Pierce City, Monett and Aurora.

From Aurora, travel Mo. Route 265 to Marionville, Crane, Galena and Reeds Spring on Mo. Route 13 and ending in Branson West. The Missouri Department of Transportation has given permission to set up booths along the prescribed route for one day only. Be sure to ask permission of any business or landowner.

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COMMUNITY August 1 Last Day To Sign Up For OACAC Back-ToSchool Fair!

It is time to register for the annual Dade County OACAC Back To School Fair. This event is for children who will be in grades K-12 for the 2018-19 school year and includes Lockwood, Greenfield, Everton, and Dadeville students. For our planning purposes, families must pre-register and meet income eligibility guidelines to attend. Registration period is June 1 – August 1. The children will receive backpacks and

school supplies for the upcoming school year.

Please n o t e : y o u must be pre-registered to att e n d .

You will receive the date and time when you register with OACAC staff! Registration deadline is August 1st!

If you have any questions, please call 417-637-2701 or stop by the Dade County OACAC Neighborhood Center at 2 North Main in Greenfield.

Big Woody Pasture Roping, Sept. 14

The 10th Annual Big Woody Pasture Roping event in Walnut Grove, Missouri, will be held Saturday, September 14, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sign up three-man teams at $30 per man/$90 per team. A saddle will be awarded to the high money winner. A total of 33 buckles will be given away; this includes the top three ladies!

Lockwood Optimist Club Facebook page or lockwoodseptemberdays.com for more information!

Two-Man Golf Scramble Hunger Challenge, Sept. 21

The DACO Foundation is hosting a two-man golf scramble to raise funds to pay for the Ozark Food Harvest monthly visits to Dade County and provides food for the three county food banks. Hunger Challenge takes place Saturday, September Days, September 21, at Lockwood Golf Course starting at 9:30 Sept. 14 a.m. Rain date is October 5.

September Days 2019 will The cost is $50 per person be held on Saturday, Sep- when paid in advance and tember 14, in Lockwood. includes lunch. Entry fee is This year will offer a new $60.00 the day of the tourand improved games area nament. Mulligans may as well as the return of all be purchased for $5.00, one your favorite fun and ac- per person. There will be tivities! Free vendor booths a limited number of carts are available. Visit the available so if you have one

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Used Backpacks Needed From Renae Brown

Your used, good, backpacks will find new life with the children of African Vision of Hope.

A.V.O.H. is a not-forprofit organization striving to bring lasting change to the children of Zambia, who are experiencing impoverished conditions, enslavement, and hunger.

African Vision of Hope has schools in several villages in Zambia which helps in the children’s health, education, economic development skills, and spiritual mentoring.

Recently A.V.O.H. completed and opened the

Girls House of Hope that will house 112 vul-

nerable girls living on the streets and give them safe shelter.

Pictured is one of the vulnerable students at A.V.O.H. with his backpack. As is evident, as is with many other stu-

dents, they are in need of book bags/backpacks for carrying their needed supplies to their classes at A.V.O.H . Many of these children walk miles to their schools, so their books, pencils, paper and other supplies need to be toted to and from.

If you have a used backpack/ book bag, please contact Renae Brown, 417-8604769 or you can drop them off at her home at 658 E. U.S. Hwy. 160, Everton. Renae will also be glad to pick them up at your work or resi-

dence. African Vision of Hope will be sending a container of supplies in the month of September, and one of the items on their list is book bags/ backpacks. Renae felt led to make a plea in her community for those backpacks, that would be discarded for new ones, and send them in the container.

Other information, regarding African Vision of Hope, can be accessed at info@africanvisionofhope.org., or at their main office: 8 Professional Park Drive, Maryville, IL 6062-5672.

Thank you for your kind, giving hearts and help in advance.

Free Booth Space at September Days Arts and crafts vendors are being sought for the 2019 September Days celebration on Saturday, September 14 in Lockwood, Missouri. September

Days booths are free (a $20 deposit will be returned upon check-in on event day). Vendors will be responsible for collecting sales tax. Booths will

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please bring it. All net proceeds will go to the DACO Hunger Challenge. This money pays for the Ozark Food Harvest to service Dade County. Help us help Dade County. For more information contact Randy Meents at 417-637-2977 or David Cramer at 417-6375384. DACO Foundation is a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

Hulston Mill Civil War Days, Rescheduled Oct. 19,20 Dade County Historical Society will host their 15th Civil War Days on October 19 and 20 at Hulston Mill. The mill is located between Greenfield and Everton on U.S. 160 then north one mile on EE, then 1 mile right on East Dade 92. Watch for large sign

on Hwy 160. There will be Civil War period lifestyle demonstrations, battles throughout the day, Civil War music, Civil War period sutler (mercantile), Hulston Sprouts (kids corps), Civil War clothing demonstration (fashion show) and ladies Civil War tea and historical presentation.

There will food concessions. Events on Saturday begin at 9 a.m. and go until 5 p.m. Sunday, it’s 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5 with kids up to 12 years old free with an adult admission.

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be 10′x10′ with NO electricity. All booths must stay open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., with set-up complete and vehicles moved out by 7:45 a.m. Con-

tact info@lockwoodseptemberdays.com for more information, or register online at www.lockwoodseptemberdays.com/vendor-application.

Fishing Champioship on Stockton Lake D126 Stockton 2-day Championship will happen this coming weekend, August 3-4.

ABA anglers must qualify for this tournament by fishing at least four one-day tournaments in any ABA Division. Contact Becky Minor at 316-644-1454. if you are not sure.

Registration will begin at 4:30 a.m. Saturday morning at launch site, Old State Park. Mandatory briefing, partner draw and boat position will start at 5:15 a.m.

Weigh-in will begin shortly after 3 p.m.

Sunday launch will begin with boat check on the water at 5:45 a.m. Weigh-in will begin shortly after 2:00 p.m.

Award presentation will follow Sunday weigh-in.

Lots of awards to present.

On Saturday, BBQ ribs with side dishes and drink is the menu at Ken’s Kafe in Arcola. Reservations have been made. If you have not already done so, let Becky at 316-644-1454 know if you plan to be at Ken’s. We want to make sure we have enough food. We’ll eat about 3:30-4 pm. so you should have plenty of time to get ready for Sunday.

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‘Let Connie Do It!’ - Deep Water Software Saves Time for Store Owners

By James McNary Articles Editor

The struggle to find any kind of work/life balance when running a small business served as an inspiration for Charity McGill when she started developing the software products now offered by Deep Water Software of Greenfield.

es in prices to various items kept in stock in the store.

“It can easily take up 8-10 hours a week for a lot of single-store owners,” said McGill.

With a degree in mathematics and a computer science minor, and a family background in software development, McGill set out to find a way to simplify the process.

McGill owns and operates “Hi! I’m Connie.”

“I like to find McGill’s Gas & Grocery in Dadeville with ways to make processes efher husband, Curtis. She ficient and easy,” said Mcfound that one of the most Gill. tedious tasks with which A few years later, “Conshe had to contend was nie” was born, so to speak. keeping up with the chang-

Connie is the name of the inventory virtual assistant software, a supplier connection service, developed

by McGill’s firm, Deep Water Software, which has an office on the first floor of the Greenfield Opera House.

“It’s called ‘software-asa-service: we help store owners keep their pointof-sale up to date with the pricing of their inventory, help track what has come in and provide the data for integration into other backoffice applications,” explained McGill.

Growth for the company has been “slow and on purpose,” said McGill, with company now having customers in 30 of the United

States and revenue growth of between five and 10 percent month over month.

Coming from Dadeville, McGill wanted to do what she could to help out her community as well as find a solution to issues faced by small town retailers.

That’s why she chose to locate her office in Greenfield and not one of the larger Ozarks metropolises.

“We’d have even put our office in Dadeville if we could get decent Internet service out there,” said McGill, with a laugh.

The firm currently has four full-time and six to eight part-time employees, most of whom are data processors that telecommute.

Deep Water Software founder Charity McGill stands in the sidewalk garden behind her offices located in the Greenfield Opera House.

McGill began the development of the Connie web-app to help small convenience store owners automate processes and have more time to spend with their families. (Photos by James McNary)

McGill said that she has a passion for small town retailers and small businesses in general, and wants to do what she can to help them survive in today’s tough environment.

“By providing technology the helps them react faster, we can help promote more small retail outlets, which ‘Hire Connie!’

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Sac River Institute Donating School Supplies to All Dadeville Students

By James McNary Articles Editor

Parents and students in the Dadeville R-II School District don’t have to worry as much about the expense of purchasing school supplies for the upcoming school year, as the Sac River Institute, a local charitable foundation, has announced they will be donating supplies to all students in the Dadeville district, in all grades.

The Sac River Institute, a

501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, was founded by Dadeville area residents John and Rebecca “Becky” Roller, following the 2012 sale of a software firm they owned and operated in Bolivar. The donation to the Dadeville schools is just one of several projects being funded by the Sac River Institute.

Dadeville Supt. Matt Bushey said that the institute has helped out with various things in the past, and this year approached

Hire Connie! we can help promote more small retail outlets, which are good for small towns,” said McGill. “We want to be able to help revitalize small towns, to help bring in outside revenue and provide jobs.”

The names “Deep Water Software” and “Connie” also have deeper meanings: Deep Water comes from a verse in Isaiah refers to the endeavor to be “a well of deep water in a town that has run dry;” Connie was inspired by grandmother who lost her battle with Alzheimer’s disease a few years ago.

Now, “Connie” has a memory that doesn’t forget.

Connie works by retailers uploading their invoices at the time a delivery is received, either electronical-

the school about donating school supplies. About the only not being provided are personal items, such as gym shoes or naptime mats for kindergartners.

“We’re very excited by this donation – it takes another burden off the teachers and the community,” said Bushey.

Supplies will be handed out to students during the open house scheduled for the evening of Aug. 20.

“One of the most import-

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ly or via a specific scanner recommended by Deep Water Software. Connie then calculates any changes in prices and sends recommendations to store owners depending on their preferred margin.

The Connie application is currently Web-based, with a mobile app in development. A cost-tracking tool is currently in the final stages of development as well.

Another future product could possibly help store owners utilize their inventory and purchase data to make more informed decisions.

“We don’t sell our individual retailers data, priva-

The Rollers said that through the institute, they’ve tried to give back to various Dade County communities over the past several years, particularly in Dadeville. Perhaps most prominently, the institute

previously operated Sac River Counseling with offices in Greenfield, now part of Clark Community Mental Health Center.

“Over the years, we found that there are just a lot of services not available in this county,” said Becky Roller.

The institute has a board of seven directors, all from the Dadeville area, that determines what projects the foundation will fund, explained John Roller. Becky Roller said the institute

tries to have all of its projects tie into the five “PERMA” principles described by psychologist Mark Seligman: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This year, the board decided to work with the Dadeville schools on providing supplies for all the students at the school.

“They’ve been a big help to our school in many ways, and we really appreciate all that they’ve done for us,” said Bushey.

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“Customers can also e-mail Connie with questions and she learns from those interactions,” said McGill.

ant things to realize, is that the people who need the most help often aren’t able or willing to reach out,” said Becky Roller. “This way, by giving to everybody, we can reach those that can’t or won’t ask for help.”

Learn more about the Connie app and Deep Water Software at connieapp.com or deepwatersoftware.com.

cy is very important to us,” said McGill. “But we get permission to collect data in aggregate so that they might have access to that information in the future.”

For more information on Deep Water Software, or to hear Connie speak, visit the Facebook page @DeepWaterSoftware or their website at deepwatersoftware. com or connieapp.com.

New Wildcat Graphics Installed at Greenfield Schools New graphics featuring the updated Wildcat mascot of the Greenfield R-IV School District were installed last Thursday, July 25, at the high and elementary schools in Greenfield. The graphics, vinyl window clings, were manufactured and installed by McGraw Designs of Marshall, Mo. (Photo by James McNary)

The final week of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the details of its 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP). This is the second edition of the program created by the Trump Administration in 2018 to assist farmers and ranchers after trade battles affected their products.

As USDA phrases it, the aid is for those “directly impacted by unjustified foreign retaliatory tariffs, resulting in the loss of traditional export markets.”

These foreign tariffs arose in response to efforts by President Trump to crack down on unlawful trade practices. China is by far the highest-profile country that has implemented such tariffs.

The original 2018 MFP paid farmers based on the quantity of specific products they produced during 2018. USDA assigned each type of commodity a dollar amount per unit, such as cents per bushel or dollars per head. Farmers signed up by certifying the quantity of each commodity they produced.

Since these amounts were not announced un-

til August 2018, the program did not affect crop farmers’ planting decisions. Essentially all affected crops had already been planted. Policymakers have long sought to avoid letting government payments affect planting decisions. Government-driven market distortions can create severe economic problems.

of which commodity they planted. Hogs and dairy production are also covered by the program.

Unlike 2018, USDA will not calculate payment rates for each specific commodity, then compensate a farmer for the amount of that commodity produced. Instead, it will pay a specific amount per planted acre of any “covered commodity.”

Each county will have a unique payment rate based on internal USDA calculations. So long as farmers planted one of the 30 or so “covered commodities” by August 1, they will receive the same payment for each planted acre regardless

Farmers can sign up between July 29 and December 6. Details and applications are available at www.farmers.gov.

USDA decided to renew MFP for 2019. This announcement came in May, before most planting began. The timing raised fears that MFP could influence what crops farmers would plant. However, USDA worked to structure the program in a way that would minimize this influence.

The county-specific rates were announced the last week of July. In Missouri, rates vary from $15 per acre in Oregon County to $125 per acre in row-crop heavy Dunklin County.

Farmers can expect the first round of payments in mid-to-late August and a second payment in November. The initial payment will be the higher of $15 per acre or 50% of the county-specific rate.

USDA says there is still the possibility of a separate and final payment in January, “depending on market conditions and trade opportunities.”

The Trump Administration intends for the $16-billion MFP package to help soften the short-term blow of the ongoing trade wars.

Missouri farmers would vastly prefer growing trade over additional aid.

While negotiations continue, MFP will help get them through the hard times and survive to farm another day.

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Walking Across America, Dade County

By Gina Langston Editor/Publisher

Adventurer Joshua Shierling is walking across America. July 23-25 he walked across Dade County. He hopes to use this journey to raise awareness of sex trafficking and support O.U.R. (Operation Underground Railroad).

Children are often being kidnapped and sold through sex trafficking. O.U.R. made the promise to hunt down these offenders and bring them to justice. In the past five years, O.U.R. has rescued 2,603 victims and assisted in the arrests of more than 1,365 traffickers around the world.

The US is over 2,600 miles wide and over 3,000 miles traveling across on roads. He starts walking at 7 a.m. to noon, giving him the rest of the day to recover and experience the local culture. Some days he will probably walk 20 or more miles depending on the weather, and endurance. His goal is to walk it within 7-9 months.

Shierling’s goal is to walk from the east coast to the west coast, starting in South Carolina and ending in California. The walk would be over 3,000 miles and will take around 7 and a half months, walking 15 miles a day. He carries a backpack and pushes what he calls his “C.O.W.” (Costumed Organized Wagon), Other people refer to it as stroller.

The estimated cost after the equipment for the trip will add up to $7,000.

“If I am willing to spend $5,000 on a two-week trip to explore Japan, why don’t I spend $5,000 exploring America for an entire year?” I carefully considered it for about a year, but I only seemed more and more sure that this was what I wanted to do.” said Shierling.

“A few months after I started planning my trip, I heard pastor Brock preaching in church. He said whatever you do, do unto the Lord. So I thought to myself, ‘How about I use this trip to help others and to bring God’s Word wherever He leads me?’ My brother Ja-

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Note that there are multiple items that may seem to fit in these categories that are NOT included in Missouri’s tax-free weekend.

Some non-qualified items include watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment.

Missouri tax-free weekend FAQs Does Missouri tax-free

weekend include online purchases?

Yes, as long as you buy the item during the sales tax holiday and complete the transaction.

Does Missouri back-toschool tax-free weekend include layaway items?

Items placed on layaway during the sales-tax holiday qualified for waived

Nard’s Kitchen available for purchase. A carry out menu will make a quick stop for commuters needing breakfast, lunch or dinner on their way to or from work or the lake. Special needs and requests are not a problem, she will accom-

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son was at my house a couple days after that and I heard him talking to my dad.

There was something specific he said that caught my interest, he said “There are more slaves today than there were through the entire slave trade in the 1600s whether they are being used for hard labor or sex” Visit Shierling’s blog for more information at travelingshierling.com.

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Missouri tax-free shopping guidelines The most important thing to remember is that some cities and counties have opted out of participating.

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modate if at all possible.

The Baker family, Tyler, Brittany, Macy and Lane, invite you to dine at Nard’s Kitchen where they are sure you will be satisfied with great homemade food. They

are located at 145 Clompton Ave, Dadeville, MO. 417-995-2124. Daily Specials will be listed on our Facebook page, Nard’s Kitchen. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Leaf” was moved into the west end of that facility in the summer of 2015, where it remains.

Today, the store is open the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and on many Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. prior to evening services.

It can also be opened by appointment if there is an immediate need. Needs in emergencies can also be provided from the store’s inventory by the church.

The current roster of vol-

unteers includes Team Leader Britney Thomas and Talisha Myers as well as Peak.

“It’s an all-volunteer staff of three – but it could very easily be a full-time job,” said Peak. “The team has been as big as seven or eight in the past.”

The store accepts donations of clothing, housewares, homegoods, and other items, even some furniture, but doesn’t accept electronics. The stock is rotated seasonally, and

an onsite washer and dryer are used to make sure that all donated clothing is cleaned. Peak said the volunteers try to coordinate with the school and the local firefighters to fill any needs in the community that arise.

For more information on the Fig Leaf, contact the staff at dadevillefigleaf@ gmail.com, or the Dadeville First Baptist Church at 417995-2227 (leave a message).

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minivan not exceeding $25,000, cash price.

The board also opened the bid submitted by Simmons Bank to handle the the district’s depository services. The board is required to solicit bids for depository services every five years; Simmons Bank was the only bidder to respond to this year’s request for bids.

Board President Renee Meents said that she had personally spoken to staff at both banks’ branches in Greenfield regarding the request for bids, so both institutions were aware the business was potentially up for grabs.

“This happened the last time we put it up for bids, too,” said Meents. “Great Southern [corporate] basically told us then that they ‘weren’t interested’ – they apparently don’t want to deal with large non-profit or government accounts anymore.”

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As the Simmons bid was not substantially different from the services currently offered, the board voted to accept that institution’s bid.

In other business: The regular tax rate hearing was set for Aug. 21 at 5:45 p.m., prior to the next meeting of the board.

The board discussed with a district resident the possibilities of students currently attending Immanuel Lutheran School in grades 7-8 potentially participating in Greenfield extra-curricular activities no longer offered by that institution.

Complicating matters is the fact that Immanuel Lutheran already has a co-op agreement for such activities with the Lockwood R-I School District, and MSHSAA rules currently allow for one such co-op agreement per school.

The board approved policy updates recommended by the state school boards’

association.

Consent items including repair to a clock at the football field, repairs to several air conditioning units and a cooler as well as mathematics textbook purchases.

A handbook for the classified faculty (support staff) was approved, subject to final proofreading.

An update was presented on the summer maintenance projects underway at district facilities.

High School Principal Preston Hyde reported that new vinyl signage with the update “Wildcat” emblem was due to be installed at both schools later in the week (now in place).

Elementary Principal Don Cox provided an update on various things taking place at the elementary school, and announced the Backto-School Bash has been scheduled for Aug. 10.

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

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COMMENTARY Backroads of So. Greenfield By Carmen Hargis Baker Birthdays: August 1stPat Daniel, Jentry Spain 3, Dallas McGuire 45, Lori “Cornelius” 61, Pat Decker 67, Janet Baker 68, Richard Tefertiller 69 and Gary Sparks 71; 2nd-Marcie Higgins, Maycie Martin 12, Courtney Poirot the big 30, Nathan Preston big 40 and Jeff Witt 58; 3rd-Becky Lundy, Elsie Lasater 2, Joseph Decker 8, Haddie Hayes 12, Melody Morris 58 and Patty Maxwell 58; 4th-Zella Needham, Melody Crull, Rick Crabtree 22, Whitney Pendergrass 31 and Shane Sparks 49; 5th-Jaxson Decker 4, Addisyn Myers 11, Pamela Boyd 44 and Darrell Preston 62; 6th-Haley Hendrixson, Trace Wetzel 2, Jaden Ewing 15, Jamie LaSalle 49, Jason Julian 51 and Mary Brown 95; 7th-Stanley Maxwell 38 and Shelly McMasters 54. Wishing you all a wonderful birthday!

Anniversaries: August 1st-Phil and Keiana Cross 10 years and Brandon and Whitney Forst 4 years; 3rd-Tim and Libbie Hampton 40 years; 4th-Steve and Theresa Logan 46 years and Cory and Julie Pascae 18 years; 5th-Larry and Jane Ebersol 41 years, JT and Alicia Asher 8 years and Jim and Kathy Dykens 9 years; 6th-Mike and Conita Davison 14 years; 7th-Roger ans Suzanne Steeley 43 years. Wishing you many more happy years together.

In Memory: Hilda Wal-

lace 8-1-2013, Lile Jones 8-1-2003, Bob Freeze 8-12002, Ada Freeze 8-1-2007, Kevin Shouse 8-2-2012, Lula Divine 8-4-2007, Alice Toler 8-4-2006, Seigle Stapp 8-4-1998, Lorene Mallory 8-4-2008, Alice Butler 8-4-2012, Spencer Nashboo 8-4-2014, Allen Christian 8-5-2008, Keith Myers 8-5-2018, Mike McGehee 8-7-2011. Gone but never forgotten.

Congratulations to former Greenfield student, Meredith “Sewell” Brown and Phillip on the arrival of their second daughter, Nataleigh Joanne. She arrived on July 23, 2019 at 3:12 p.m. tipping the scales at 7 lbs., 14 oz. and 20.5 inches long. Her big sis, Gwendolyn is already in love with her. Proud grandparents are Greg and Donna Sewell.

Congratulations to Keygan Bruner and Mariah Poe on the upcoming arrival of a baby boy in December. They had a gender revealing party last weekend.

Last Tuesday, Rick and I made our monthly trip to the cancer center and he got a good check-up.

Last weekend, Cole and Mallory Heiskell and four children, along with Granny Babette, spent the weekend in Branson at Still Waters Resort. The kids loved doing all the activities they had to do.

I was sorry to get word that Harry Tankesley Jr, 87, passed away at his home on July 22, 2019.

Also GHS 1967 graduate, Linda “Wilkins”, lost her husband last Friday after a brief illness.

Longtime Everton resident, LaQuetta Sewell, 85, passed away July 23, 2019.

LaQuetta leaves behind her two daughters, Teresa and Greg Melton and Tammy and David Garver along with her grandchildren. Her service was Saturday with burial at Sinking Creek Cemetery.

Lack Allen Fitzpatrick, 87, graveside service was Saturday morning at the Greenfield Cemetery with a good crowd attending.

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

Steve and Debbie Fearnow just got back from Cheyenne, Wyoming, on a wonderful vacation. They attended the Frontier Rodeo and PBR bull riding along with seeing Tanya Tucker and Josh Turner in concert. They said the weather was perfect after driving thru a rough storm in Colorado. The temperature went from 91 to 61.

Melinda Parnell is enjoying the beach in Cancun, Mexico, on vacation.

Last weekend at the VanHooser cabin, they had a baby revealing party for Grace McMasters and Chase O’Dell. Happy to announce they are having a boy. Everyone enjoyed a fish fry and homemade ice-cream. Looks like Clayton and Shelly McMasters are going to have

all grandsons.

Last Thursday night, Lucas Carmical (almost 2 years old) had to make a trip to the ER after jumping off the recliner and hitting the wood stove, busting his head open. No stitches or glue for him though, just medicine because he wouldn’t leave it alone. Wishing him a speedy recovery. I believe this was Matt and Chailsee Carmical’s first trip to the ER with any of their kids which is good odds since they have four active ones.

Leonard and Marlene DeClue spent a few days in Wyoming with some old army buddies and also took in Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Last Friday, several Myers/Sparks cousins got together at the Backroads Flea Market before going out to lunch. Cousin, Evelyn “Sparks” Bunch, came down from Branson to bring some stuff to the store. So, Mom got on the phone and called everyone to meet for lunch at the Backwoods. Those enjoying the day were: Evelyn Bunch, Patsy Hargis, Bonnie Taylor, Barbara Friend, Suetta Litle, Violet Campbell, Carol Jones and Dillard and Phyllis Myers. All these guys grew up together and were always close. Evelyn then stopped on the way home at her son’s, Rodney DeHart, in South Greenfield for a visit and her brother, Gary Sparks stopped by, too.

Minimum Wages: Something to Think About by Jim Johnson What is a living wage?

What is a fair wage?

What are your talents worth to your employer?

What does your employer think your future value will be to his enterprise?

What is the cost of living in your community.

Seems these are current questions in the big cities with the high taxes, high rental rates and property values beyond the clouds.

So, let’s think about it.

First let’s look at cost of living. In the coast-

al, high density, urban jungle it is through the roof compared with the food producing “fly over country” we live in.

Equivocal housing can cost 4 or 5 times as much as in the Midwest. Folks screaming for the incredible wages of $20 and hour live in very expensive areas. In Springfield that it would only be about $12 an hour simply because it is cheaper, much cheaper to live in Springfield.

Ouch! You would need

an annual wage of about $200 thousand just too get a mortgage. Living in the DC area requires a wage of about $90 per hour. Our members of congress only make about $70 an hour, assuming they actually work a 40 hour week. Hopefully with some thought, you find the universal minimum wage concept is bogus from the start. Here are some other considerations demanding some thought.

If all wages go up, the folks vending the goods and services must increase their prices to stay in business. There is a direct relationship between higher wages and higher cost of living. And, as prices rise the demand goes down and eventually the business has to make serious cuts to remain in business. Often the first cut is a “reduction in force.” So that minimum wage might get lots of folks fired

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Troy and Sherri Wise are in Kansas City at Saint Luke’s Hospital where Troy is getting a new kidney. We hope everything goes well for Troy and he has a speedy recovery.

Austin and Lindsay Rice and children are in Colorado on vacation with other Rice family members and are having a blast.

Jeff and Rachel Witt and their two girls and their families are in Breckenridge, Colorado, having the time of their life. Nothing like getting everyone together for a good time and making memories.

Steve and Angie Shepard, their two girls and kids along with Bailey Willis flew down to see son, Hayden, for a few days. The kids are loving the beach.

Kent Roseman got a surprise when Steven Holland surprised him with a visit. Nothing like someone to stop by from your hometown to brighten your day.

Mike and Jesi Griggs threw a pool party for their daughter’s, Myka, birthday over the weekend. All the kids had a blast in the pool.

Shirley Jones Wilmoth had a get together for some GHS lady graduates last weekend at her new beautiful lake home.

Those who enjoyed it were: Mary Ann McDowell, Marla Gillen, JanaBeth Abbadessa, Sandy and Pam “Martin”, Donna Schnelle, Mitzie Zerr, Vicki Howard, Karen Sexton and Lori Kosma. I bet they have some stories to tell.

Rick and I took Stormy,

Chelsey and baby Bodhi out to eat Saturday night in Mt. Vernon for Mexican. Bodhi done pretty good till he gets hungry, then you better feed him right now!

Rick took his Dad up to see his Mother one day last week. She still isn’t doing too good; they are looking into some alternative measures. Her time is running out at the rehab facility this week.

Uncle Bob Myers seems to be doing pretty good at the nursing home. Aunt Carol Jones, Mom, Billy or I are always there to help him out at meal times. He would love for you to visit him, room 110. Evelyn, Violet and Suetta stopped by last Friday and he really enjoyed their visit.

Keep all those who are battling cancer in your prayers. We have so many in our little community.

It was good to see Dusty Jones out over the weekend and he seems to be feeling better.

Rod O’Connor will get his new scans on Monday and we pray they are all good.

Paul and Cheri Walters have had their three grandchildren for the past five days while Clay and Hannah are enjoying a trip to Ireland. I bet Paul and Cheri sleep good at night after chasing those three. They will keep you on your toes.

I can’t believe school will be starting in a few weeks.

Where did the summer go?

Everyone have a great week.

and kill local economies.

Alas, this is a never ending spiral.

Least a new employee get cocky, remember that the employer will have to train them. There is a cost to this in time and money.

More valuable employees own tools, speak the same language, can read and understand procedures, instructions or drawings, and understand the customer’s needs. Everybody can improve themselves in this regard.

Learn the next job. For example welders get paid

more if they can perform consistent to various welding codes (API, AWS, ASME) as opposed to just welding fences. Oh yes, then there are specific qualification tests; then, some yahoo inspector comes along and inspects the welds to assure they conform to the specifications.

Perhaps it is a better approach to let the free market determine wages? Kindly give it some thought, especially when counseling kids and grandkids about their education.

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Antioch Pilgrim News by Lesia Jones On Friday, a large crowd attended the services and to show their last respect to the family of Tom Walters. It was a very nice service and I enjoyed his sister, Janie, talking about Tom. I was glad to see Tony Hoover, I had not seen him in years.

On Friday afternoon, Kim and I took Wade and Chloe to Springfield for their birthday. They wanted to go to Incredible Pizza and enjoy the games and rides. So, we did that. They had a good time. Actually, their food is pretty good. They have about anything you could want to eat. Really hate it when they ask if you are seniors! We were there from 5 p.m. to after 9 p.m.

It was a full evening.

On Sunday, I kept Stran and Jasper as Keibey had to work the weekend.

Jacob, Abby, Paisley and Cutler were down for breakfast. We kept Paisley on Saturday night for her mom and dad to go out to eat. Melinda and Dustin Jones came and got Wade and Chloe right before noon. Melinda was taking the kids to the lake.

Pleasant Hill Church on FF in Everton has been having a new younger preacher come and bring the message. And i understand he is getting the message across. They are seeing their attendance rise.

On Sunday, I called to see if Asa wanted me to watch Stran and Jasper.

Stran has not been feeling very good for a few days.

Think it was a ear Infection. Asa said they were Just going to hold up in the cool house and watch TV. Keibey had to work ail weekend.

On Saturday night, Kim Jones went on a big coon hunt in Kansas and talked Zac Bishop into going

with him. They had a great time and Kim finished his dog. He was happy and now thinking about the World Hunt.

I enjoyed a long visit by phone with Patti Killingsworth on Saturday and Suzanne Steeiey on Sunday. We are going to have to get together soon.

I woke up Monday morning and It Is pouring rain. Needless to say, we are needing it. Got home that evening and Glenn and Janie Walters were waiting for me. They were delivering my dishes that I had taken to all the families of Tom Walters. Enjoyed visiting. Don’t see them very often. Glenn was going down memory lane of not being old enough to haul hay in our barn many moons ago as his older brothers got to.

It was funny as Kim was just talking about that as he said he got to watch Fred, Tom and Bishop Walters haul hay and Kim said they knew I was there. I am sure they wished he wasn’t.

Steve Allison underwent some outpatient surgery on his heart on Monday.

Wishing him a speedy recovery.

Little Miss Paisley had to go to the doctor on Monday to find out she had a ear Infection. She has not been in a good mood, just ask mom and dad.

Bob Myers of South Greenfield has become a resident of the Dade County Nursing Home in Greenfield.

Laquetta Sewell passed away on Tuesday, July 23, at the Ash Grove Nursing Home. We are sending our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to this family. They had spent the past couple weeks with her as they knew her time was near.

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to pray for. Those with health Issues and those that have lost a loved one.

They are ail dear to our hearts as we have all been in the same sort of situation. God be with them.

Grandchildren Paisley, Stran and Jasper has gone to the Lockwood Luthern VBS and Stran and Jasper has also went to the Main Street Baptist. One in the morning and other in the evening. They will be worn out by the end of the week as well as Kelbey as she has helped with both of them.

I took off Friday and painted mom’s storage building. Kim came by as he was working at the Greenfield school. Mom and I went and joined him and Doyle Daniel for lunch. Dustin and Wade also came up and we enjoyed visiting. Dustin has met his dad just about every day for lunch since he was working Greenfield.

Rex Jones also helped Kim on Thursday at the school.

On July 20, the Everton classes of 1968 / 69 / 70 got together at the Intermission Cafe in Greenfield to eat and visit. They met earlier at the school and visited for a couple hours. Afterwards, Linda (Vandegrift) Coble, Glenda (Mallory) Blakemore, Vlcki (Vandegrift) Martin and Arlene (Keck) stopped by Betty Vandegrift’s home and visited for a while. Then on their way back to Everton, they stopped by Lucille Vandegrift’s home and did a surprise visit to her. These ladles had a great day all around.

School will be starting In just a few short weeks.

Those spring graduates will be beginning their fall classes in college. Just another short chapter in their lives.

Captured in Missouri by Frank Berry On July 1, 1964, my 22nd birthday, I was in basic training and on “rifle range” at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, shooting “record fire” for the U.S. Army. Everything was going fine until the company commander stepped in behind my position. I began hitting more targets. The targets seemed to fall more easily. I have often wondered why?

Was it the company commander stepping in behind me? Was it me? Did I fire more casually? More calmly? Or was it a combination of both?

I scored “sharpshooter” that day, higher than marksman, but two hits below expert. The soldier scoring me announced suddenly as I fired, “Happy birthday, soldier!” And gosh!

Almighty! I hadn’t even realized it was my birthday! I did remember, though, my name, rank and serial number, just in case of my sudden capture in Missouri! “Sir! My name is Marion Franklin Berry, my rank is Private E-1! My serial number is US55…… (Yes, of course, I remember my serial number! Are you kidding?)!”

All Sad Words

John Greenleaf Whittier wrote many words. I believe his most excellent words are these: “For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, it might have been.”

These words do grab you.

They hold you! Where do they go? What exactly is written? Is it life? Or is it only special moments and bits of it? Is it Whittier’s own gaze, his own look, his own shadows? Are these his earthly steps as he walked them here on earth? What exactly may the words have meant to Mr. Whittier? We will ponder this forever. Because all things are not truly possible to know. We cannot return Mr. Whittier back to us, to touch his mind, we cannot talk with him, to find out his bent, his essay. We must sit and wonder on what things did not work out. What things did not pan?

Unless, of course Mr. Whittier is writing of all things and of all men. Indeed, if this be the

case, then all things did happen, because all things always will happen. In any event if an event can become, it will become. These words are true.

They do pull at the strings of ones heart. They are so apt.

So apropos. They fly across time……. the ages…….they touch our hearts.

The saddest words of some events I will give notice to: “Now he belongs to the ages.”

These words were spoken by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, at President Abraham Lincoln’s death. Men hovered near Lincoln’s deathbed early that morning as he lay dying on a bed that could not accommodate his great length, they stood there gasping - gaping in their astonishment - their president from Illinois had suffered a mortal wound, his pillow now covered in blood, it was so incredible. Death was. They stared in much disbelief at the greatest tragedy an American president had ever suffered. The English play, Our American Cousin, had surrounded Mr. Lincoln’s death. He was assassinated in Ford’s Theater by John Wilkes Boothe, a southern sympathizer, who hated Lincoln so very much. The finality of it all?

Some of the greatest words ever to be spoken were emitted in the early morning light: “Now he belongs to the ages.”

“Et tu Brute?” These were Caesar’s last words, as he was being stabbed to death and noticed his once and close friend Brutus was taking part in the melee, “Et tu Brute? (Even you Brutus)?”

“It is finished,” these were the last words spoken by Jesus Christ as he died on a stake after being nailed there by Roman soldiers. “It is finished.”

Eva Lucinda Berry, my mother, as she lay dying from a massive coronary asked: “Did Carlos get his homework finished?” Water vapor covered the inside of her clear plastic respirator mask as I gazed down into her blue eyes. She closed her eyes and began breathing erratically. As

I held to her hand she stopped breathing. “Mommy, I love you,” I said. It was Tuesday morning, November 5, 1968.

I held to her hand several minutes longer not wanting to give her up. A nurse came in. I stepped outside the hospital onto the cold lawn. Frost crystals were in the grass. It was election day. It was like I had never seen frost crystals before. It was like I had never seen anything before. She would have voted for Nixon.

Time stopped. I was alone.

“Did Carlos get his homework finished?”

Mother had just turned 68.

Obscure Or Seen

Are you obscure? Or possibly worldseen?

Some like to hide in forests.

Others like to stand atop tall mountains, waving to each person they see here on earth with their complete arms.

But no matter which you be, which you are, obscure or seen, on many days it is good to remain obscure.

These are the days in which many may call out: “Where is that fellow rascal of ours! I would so like to see him! To give him a big piece of my mind!” Yes. Hide well.

For these are the days you must remain silent, even gracefully so, and hidden well. But no matter which you are, obscure or seen, always remain content in this great and wonderful planet that our precious God has so wondrously unrolled out for us.

Step forward happily while breathing blithefully, kiss your wife of many years, and continue to smile on in good manner - even excelling measure, just as you always have, and talk with God as you walk though this grand earth He has formed - even as you view and take in all this wonder of His, Jehovah’s, great and grand universe! His powerful cosmos! Live life! Please! Live it well! Continue on! Amazingly so! Live!

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Bid Notice The City of Walnut Grove is currently offering one vehicle for public bid.

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-door sedan, maroon color.

Mileage: 173,281.

For more information or to schedule an appointment for inspection, please contact Walnut Grove City Hall at 417-788-2596. Bids may be submitted until 5:00 p.m. on August 15, 2019. Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope. Please submit your name, address, and phone number on the bid sheet. You may mail your bid to PO Box 66, Walnut Grove, MO 65770,

TAX SALE NOTICE I, Rod O’Connor, Collector/Treasurer of Dade County, Missouri, hereby give notice as provided in Section 140.170 and Section 140.190, Taxation and Revenue, Laws of Missouri 1996, that I shall offer for sale the hereinafter described lots and lands or so much thereof as may be necessary to discharge taxes, interest and charges which may be due thereon to the State of Missouri, County of Dade for delinquent taxes on real estate at the courthouse in Dade County, Missouri on the fourth Monday being the 26th day of August, 2019.

Commencing at ten o’clock a.m. of said day and continuing from day to day thereafter until all are offered. Said lots and lands situated in Dade County, Missouri and described in forty acre tracts or other legal subdivisions and lots and the lots described by parcel number, aggregate amount of taxes, penalty, interest and cost each year separately stated as follows: Ruthie Aleshire Parcel# 12-04.0-19-020-014-18 Beg. at S line of intersec. Of Carr St and Boisseau St the W 117.5’, S 150’, E 117.5’, N 150’ to beg. 2013 769.52, 2014 737.00, 2015 678.06, 2016 685.71, 2017 611.41, 2018 489.54, City 297.26, Total $4268.50 David Michael Bingham Parcel# 13-09.0-30-030-009-07 Lot 3&4 & S ½ of Lot 2 ½, Block 1, Delamorton’s Addition.

2017 598.41, 2018 476.03, Total $1074.44 Daniel R Boone Parcel# 20-03.0-08-040-008-02 Beginning 257 feet N of the NW Corner of Block Two in Burlison’s Second Addn of Everton, thence East 84 feet, thence North 34 feet thence W to Greenfield and Everton Public Road, thence S 34 feet to the beginning. 2009 283.43, 2010 274.41, 2011 255.24, 2012 236.98, 2013 107.58, 2014 104.72, 2015 104.31, 2016 101.70, 2017 108.52, 2018 27.06, Total $1603.95 Robert Shane Burns, and Tara Lee Burns Parcel# 1204.0-19-202-025-02 All of Lots Two (2), Three (3), and Six (6), in Block Sixteen (16), Original Town of Greenfield. 2013 1035.40, 2014 990.32, 2015 908.67, 2016 919.26, 2017 820.96, 2018 682.26 City 247.57 Total $5604.44 Clabough, James & Guadalupe Parcel# 12-04.0-19-020012-03 NW ¼ BLK 5, Montgomery & McDowell ADD, Greenfield Allison Street, Greenfield 2017 869.74, 2018 724.79 Total $1594.53 Clabough/Clabough, James, Cecelia & Tiffany Parcel# 0807.0-26-000-000-05 19.9 acres in (W ½) of the (SW ¼ ) of the (NW ¼) of Sec. 26 Twp 32 Range 27 2017 1009.31, 2018 859.01 Total $1868.32 Doty, Kathleen Parcel# 12-04.0-18-030-013-09 The West 120 feet of Lot Two (2), Blk Three (3), Talbutt’s Addition Greenfield 2015 642.40, 2016 649.58, 2017 586.08, 2018 466.25 CITY 221.16 Total $2565.47 Elizabeth Renee Dowd and Christopher Dowd Parcel# 1306.0-13-040-016-04 Lot Two (2) in block One in Union Addition to the City of Greenfield, Dade County, Missouri, except the East 150 feet thereof. 2009 1691.65, 2010 1591.96, 2011 939.41, 2012 898.75, 2013 824.71, 2014 789.56, 2015 235.14, 2016 237.11, 2017 226.87, 2018 135.89 City 501.51, Total $8072.56 Carl Duncan and Brandi Duncan Parcel# 20-01.0-11-000000-01.17 All of Lot Ten (10) of WALDEN WOODS, 2009 611.93, 2010 578.58, 2011 558.30, 2012 535.41, 2013 499.58, 2014 461.68, 2015 425.30, 2016 390.10, 2017 355.38, 2018 257.07 Total $4673.33 Ewing, Ellen Etal Parcel# 12-04.0-19-202-021-01 1&4 BLK. 20 ORIGINAL CITY OF GREENFIELD 2014 337.40, 2015 314.34, 2016 317.33, 2017 296.72, 2018 200.14 Total $1465.93 Gilmore, Joseph Parcel# 20-03.0-08-040-008-01.01 Located in SW1/4 of SE1/4 64.5’ X 123.5’ Sec 8 Twp. 30 Rng 25 2014 955.87, 2015 750.96 2016 678.67, 2017 594.70, 2018 474.22 Total $3454.42 Roy D Griffin and Susan M Griffin Parcel# 14-07.0-25040-003-01 All of Lot 1 and the E 4 feet of Lot 2, all in fractional Block 2 in TAGGART’S ADDITION TO LOCKWOOD, 2010 949.58, 2011 895.04, 2012 832.14, 2013 762.72, 2014 697.06, 2015 696.22, 2016 632.41, 2017 290.57, 2018 193.87 Total $5949.61 Hummel, Randy Parcel# 20-03.0-08-040-018-02 N 25 ft Lot 7 All Lot 8 block 1 Wilson’s 2nd Addition Everton 2014 535.75, 2015 419.61, 2016 383.03, 2017 348.05, 2018 247.36 Total $1933.80 Ernest Ingraham and Hattie Ingraham (Taleah Wilkinson) Parcel# 12-04.0-18-030-011-04 Lot Six (6) Block Two (2) except the E (25) feet thereof, H. E. McPherson’s Addition to the City of Greenfield, Missouri. 2010 548.99, 2011 499.34, 2012 479.53, 2013 467.54, 2014 449.25, 2015 416.14, 2016 420.43, 2017 386.52, 2018 282.73 City 100.24, Total $4050.71 Jones, Rick Parcel# 20-03.0-08-040-009-05 Block 1, Burison’s 2 addition, Everton, Missouri Sec. 9 Twp. 30, Range 25 in Dade County Missouri 2016 176.81, 2017 172.47, 2018 85.86 Total $435.14 Larkin, Douglas & Krista Parcel# 12-04.0-19-020-01202 S ½ OF NE ¼ BLK 5, MONTGOMERY & MCDOWELL ADD, GREENFIELD 205 MAIN STREET 2015 269.94, 2016 272.37, 2017 160.10, 2018 74.48 Total $776.89 Luney, George Parcel# 19-03.0-06-020-004-01 Lot (2) in the NW ¼ of BLK (14) in the town of South Greenfield, Mo

hand deliver to 101 S. Washington, or if after hours, use the payment dropbox located by the front door of 101 S. Washington. Mailed bids must arrive by 5:00 p.m. August 15th to be considered.

To be published in The Vedette on July 25, 2019, August 1, 2019 and August 8, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of

the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Mona June Smith, dated July 8, 2013, recorded on July 9, 2013, in Book 430 at Page 156, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Dade County, Missouri, the undersigned Trustee will on August 2, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and particularly at 1:00 p.m., at the East Door of the Dade County Courthouse, 300 W. Water St., Greenfield, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the property in Dade County, Missouri,

2015 346.21, 2016 318.23, 2017 300.61, 2018 203.22 Total $1168.27 MaComber, Mary & Frank Parcel# 12-04.0-19-020-014-01 lot 1,2 EX. W. 83’, BLK 13, MONT. 7 MCDOWELL ADDITION, GREENFIELD 211 MAIN ST. GREENFIELD 2015 740.71, 2016 749.15, 2017 672.81, 2018 543.19 CITY 164.74 Total $2870.60 MaComber, Mary & Frank Parcel# 20-03.0-08-040-014-13 Southwest Corner of the SE ¼ of the Se ¼ of Sec 8, Twp. 30 Range 25, Dade County, Missouri 2016 419.99, 2017 379.53, 2018 276.31 Total $1075.83 James Maples Parcel# 08-08.0-34-000-000-21 Tract 14 located in W ½ of SE ¼ of Section 34, Township 32, Range 27 2009 133.01, 2010 129.74, 2011 124.48, 2012 122.39, 2013 118.38, 2014 116.58, 2015 113.33, 2016 109.89, 2017 115.93, 2018 33.97 Total $1117.70 Dale Melugin Courtesy Bail Bonds LLC Parcel# 12-04.019-020-013-16 All of Lot 11, block 11, in SE Union Addition to the City of Greenfield, Address of Property: 210 Boisseau, Greenfield, MO 65661 2009 771.44, 2010 728.70, 2011 660.01, 2012 632.56, 2013 579.90, 2014 556.32, 2015 513.61, 2016 519.14, 2017 472.49, 2018 59.66 City 129.48 Total $5623.31 David J. Regan and Karin S. Regan Parcel# 20-03.0-08040-013-01 The (N ½) of Lot (4) Block (1) in Burleyson’s Addition to the Town of Everton, 2008 729.53, 2009 929.25, 2010 891.66, 2011 811.50, 2012 735.21, 2013 625.27, 2014 568.37, 2015 559.90, 2016 508.21, 2017 454.63, 2018 148.41 City 74.37 Total $7036.31 Robertson, Gary & Elsie Parcel# 09-07.2-26-000-000-08 3 Lots 14,15,16,17,18 Sand MT. SD 2016 736.46, 2017 662.63, 2018 80.17 Total $1480.48 Lewis C. Romano Parcel# 13-06.0-24-010-023-03 The W (50) feet of the E (125) feet of Block Nine (9) in A.G. Well’s Addition to the City of Greenfield, 2010 1088.05, 2011 981.32, 2012 938.67, 2013 873.87, 2014 836.40, 2015 768.56, 2016 777.37, 2017 437.19, 2018 329.30 City 468.16 Total $7498.89 Rhonda F and Charles J Smith Parcel# 07-08.0-33-000000-01.04 N ½ NE ¼ NE ¼ Sec 33 Twp. 32 Rng 28 2 acres 2013 1109.30, 2014 1004.97, 2015 1007.86, 2016 911.42, 2017 794.22, 2018 661.75 Total $5489.52 Suchand, Lawrence Parcel# 12-04.0-19-202-018-01 The N 22’ Of Lot 1, Blk 4 Original City Of Greenfield 2015 686.92, 2016 690.21, 2017 483.66, 2018 370.87 City 120.68 Total $2352.34 Wanda Swanson Parcel# 13-09.0-31-020-007-10 All of Lot Nine (9) in block Four (4), Davis Addition to the City of Lockwood, Missouri. 2012 809.78, 2013 734.76, 2014 671.79, 2015 670.99, 2016 609.79, 2017 563.50, 2018 444.02 Total $4504.63 Ronald Vert Parcel# 13-09.0-31-020-008-03 all of lot five (5) in Block Five (5), W.J. Davis addition to the City of Lockwood, Dade Count, Missouri. 2011 854.15, 2012 794.40, 2013 706.80, 2014 646.53, 2015 645.75, 2016 587.18, 2017 543.29, 2018 425.50 Total $5203.60 WR Asset Trust A Delaware Statutory Trust Parcel# 1306.0-24-010-021-05 West 73’ Of Blk 2, Wells Addition, Greenfield, 412 Wells St. Greenfield 2015 721.89, 2016 720.95, 2017 560.75, 2018 442.97 Total $2437.56 Jeremy & Cynthia Boyd Parcel# 13-06.0-24-010-008-01 All of BLK. 9 & BLK. 10 MCDOWELL ADD. (LESS &EX. LOT 4, BLK. 10) ALSO ALL OF VAC. ST. LYING BETWEEN SAID BLKS. GREENFIELD 2017 499.36, 2018 386.49 TOTAL $885.85 Richard & Cynthia Boyd Parcel# 13-06.0-13-000-000-22 E2899.5’ of S 1089’ of SE ¼ of SW ¼ except at the SE Cor. Of the SE ¼ of SW ¼ of of Sec. 13 Twp 31 Range 27 2017 309.89, 2018 213.09 Total $522.98 Boyd/Boyd, Jeremy/Richard Parcel# 13-06.0-13-000-00021 Located in SE ¼ of SW ¼ Sec. 13 Twp. 31 Range 27 2017 787.65, 2018 297.33 Total $1084.98 Allen & Karla Davidson Parcel# 13-09.0-31-020-033-01 Lot 5 & 6 Blk 19, Original city of Lockwood 2017 655.38, 2018 528.25 Total $1183.63 Nova Darlene Love Parcel# 20-03.0-08-040-011-02 Blk 1 Burleson ADD. Everton 2017 418.08, 2018 311.79, Total $729.87 Elwood & Etolua Martin Parcel # 10-08.0-28-040-002-03.01 Lot 4 BLK. 2 Dadeville Woods Plat 2017 123.32, 2018 40.28, Total $163.60 Carolyn McNeal Parcel# 08-01.0-12-000-000-06 Lot 4 Onstott Orahood 2nd ADD. 100 X100 2017 426.11, 2018 320.42, Total $746.53 Linda Sexton Parcel# 12-04.0-19-202-009-04 E 50’ of Lot 5, BLK. 26 Original City of Greenfield 2017 123.26, 2018 40.61, Total $163.87 Howard Wayne Smith Parcel# 11-07.0-25-000-000-07.01 Located In NE ¼ of NW ¼ 2017 123.28, 2018 40.44, Total $163.72

described as: The South Twenty-two (22) feet of Lot Six (6) and the West Four (4) feet of the South Twenty-two (22) feet of Lot five (5), All in Block Five (5) in the Original City of Greenfield, Dade County, Missouri, according to the recorded plat thereof, except for any part taken, deeded, or used for road purposes.

Subject to all easements and right-of-ways, public and private, as may now exist.

Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, fixtures and improvements that are a part of said real estate, toward satisfaction of said debt and costs.

Jeffery J. Love, Trustee 1901 S. Ventura, Suite A Springfield, Missouri 65804 Telephone: (417) 883-6566 Facsimile: (417) 883-6689 To be published in The Vedette on July 11, 2019, July 18, 2019, July 25, 2019 and August 1, 2019.

Farm Home and Market LLC. Parcel# 10-01.0-01-010-00129 TWP-08 Rural sch-2 RD. 1 Lot 8, Breezewood Sub. 2017 264.80, 2018 169.39, Total $434.19 Glenn & Kyle Crayton Parcel# 12-04.0-18-030-002-01 Lots 11,12,13 and 14 of BLK. “C” of Smith ADD. Greenfield 2017 216.90, 2018 126.73 Total $343.63 Rod Hummel Parcel# 13-07.0-25-040-003-02 3.5 Acres in Lot one(1) Country Estates Sec. 25 TWP 31 Range 27 2017 443.00, 2018 336.02, Total $779.02 Raphael Shearer Parcel# 20-03.0-08-040-005-02 .44 Acres in SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Sec. 8 TWP 30 Range 25 2017 500.30, 2018 387.39, Total $887.69 Steven McCullough Parcel# 12-04.0-18-030-011-11 E ½ of lot (7), Blk. (3), in McPerson’s Add. Greenfield 2017 163.93, 2018 78.00, Total $241.93 Rick Muller Parcel# 20-03.0-08-040-002-03.01 2.2 Acres in S ½ of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Sec. 8 TWP 30 Range 25 2017 2830.32, 2018 2524.44 Total $5354.76 Nicholas Suntken Parcel# 12-09.0-31-030-017-01 NE ¼ of block Fifteen (15) South Greenfield, Mo. 2017 265.79, 2018 171.08, Total $437.08 Bill & Julie Wilkinson Parcel# 19-09.0-32-000-000-02.01 3.12 acres in the NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Sec. 32 TWP 30 Range 26 2017 1491.82, 2018 1304.61, Total $2796.43 Cumulus Media, Inc. Parcel# 08-02.0-10-000-000-06.92 Tower Only Sec. 10 Twp 32 Range 27 2016 823.29, 2017 722.61, 2018 591.96, Total $2137.86 Larry D. Gately Parcel# 11-07.0-25-000-000-12 39.40 acres in SW ¼ of SW1/4 of Sec. 25 Twp 31 Range 25 2017 1469.20, 2018 1271.04 Total $2740.24 Rod Hummel Parcel# 13-07.0-25-040-003-02.02 22.01 acres in SE ¼ of SE ¼ of Sec 25 Twp 31 Range 27 2017 1137.24, 2018 974.66 Total $2111.90 Triplett/Triplett, Virgil Parcel# 09-08.0-27-000-000-07 36.6 Acres in NE ¼ of SE ¼ of Sec 27 Twp 32 Range 26 2017 261.90, 2018 168.78 Total $430.68 Charles & Gina Bough Parcel# 14-07.0-25-040-005-08 Lot 3 blk. 4 Taggart’s Addition Lockwood 2017 691.23, 2018 561.10, Total $1252.33 Phyllis Davidson Parcel # 13-09.0-31-020-005-08 Lot 15 in Blk. 2, Davis Add. Lockwood 2017 883.28, 2018 737.18, Total $1620.41 Ricky & Shauna Hardenberger Parcel# 13-09.0-31-030008-06 Lots 6 and 7, in Blk. 5, Hayes Addition, Lockwood 2017 203.27, 2018 113.85, Total $317.12 Rod Hummel Parcel# 09-08.0-33-000-000-05 .87 Acres in SE ¼ Ne ¼ of Sec. 33 Twp 32 Range 26 2017 131.46, 2018 48.32, Total $179.78 Randy Justin & Preston Hummel Parcel# 09-08.0-33-000000-05.02 .47 Acres in SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Sec. 33 Twp 32 Range 26 2017 131.46, 2018 48.32 Total $179.78 William T. Layton Parcel# 03-07.0-35-030-001-14 Lots 28 and 29 in Block 2 in white’s Addition, Arcola 2017 311.23, 2018 214.32, Total $525.55 Kenneth & William Stockton Parcel# 12-04.0-18-030-01106 W ½ of Lot 7, Block 2 of McPhersons Addition, Greenfield 2017 460.21, 2018 350.48, Total $810.69 Howard Smith Parcel# 11-07.0-25-000-000-04 2.20 Acres in NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Sec. 25 Twp 31 Range 25 2017 526.45, 2018 409.07, Total $935.52 Jeffrey & Debbie Vaughn Parcel# 13-06.0-13-000-000-19 Beg SE Cor. of SE ¼ of NE ¼ Sec. 13 Twp 31 Range 27 2018 493.21 Total $493.21 Wilbur Lynn Irwin Parcel# 12-04.0-18-030-010-08 Lot 5, Blk 1, McPhearson ADD. Greenfield 2018 417.08 Total $417.08 Darrel G Fite Parcel# 12-04.0-19-202-009-01 Lot 1&2 BLK 26 Original City of Greenfield 2017 138.61, 2018 54.72 Total $193.33 Darrel G Fite Parcel# 12-04.0-19-202-009-03 Lot 6, BLK 26 Orig. City of Greenfield. Also Lot 5 (EX E 50’) BLK 26 2017 141.65, 2018 57.53, Total $199.21 Darrel G Fite Parcel# 12-09.0-31-030-015-02 Lot 1 N ½ of Lot 2, lot 8 & 9, NW ¼ blk 11 Town of South Greenfield 2017 133.21, 2018 49.66, Total $182.87 Darrel G Fite Parcel# 12-09.0-31-030-015-01 Lot 3 S ½ of Lot 2, NW ¼ BLK 11 South Greenfied 2017 325.05, 2018 225.66, Total $550.71 Complete Descriptions available at County Treasurer Office Rod O’Connor Dade County Collector/Treasurer To be published in the Greenfield Vedette July 26, 2019, August 1, 2019 and August 8, 2019.

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August 3rd. Music, food, fun, crafters! Starting at 12:30 p.m.

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ST. PATRICK CHURCH garage sale/ bake sale will be Friday, August 9 ( 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, August 10 (7 a.m. to noon) in Greenfield.

Attics, closets and basements have been cleaned out. There is a little of everything. v, 7, 2tp

Card of Thanks ...

OUR FAMILY would like to express appreciation to the friends and relatives of the late Tom Walters. The many cards, ongoing prayers and acts of kindness continue to be a comfort to us in this difficult time.

Sincerely, Crystal Walters and Walters Family v, 7, 1tp

Real Estate ...

Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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AT HOME INDEPENDENThas immediate openings for primary care attendants.

Please call 417-667-8700. v, 04, 4tp HELP WANTED. Part time waitress and cook. Includes weekends. Apply in person at Backwoods Restaurant, Greenfield. V, 6, 3tc, 1nc CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Immanuel Lutheran School is currently seeking several outgoing individuals to join our team for the 2019-2020

school year.

Individuals interested in any of these positions need to email their resume to Jamie Eggerman at principalils@hotmail.com.

Open postions: 2nd/3rd grade classroom teacher, part-time music teacher and foodservice director. v, 6. 2tc

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After Decades, Dadeville Says Goodbye to Hill in Right Field

Arvest Bank, Employees Donate to Lockwood Food Pantry

Staffers from the Lockwood branch of Arvest Bank present a “big check” to Rev. Kyle Fittje of the Lockwood Ministerial Alliance as part of Arvest’s Million Meals Campaign. (Photo by James McNary)

By James McNary Articles Editor

Employees of the Lockwood branch of Arvest Bank, together with a donation from the Arvest corporate office, donated $780 to the Lockwood Food Pantry overseen by the Lockwood Ministerial Alliance last Tuesday, July 23.

Everyone knew where your best bet for a home run was in little league. The infamous right field hill in Dadeville is no more. Demolition and dirt work begain shortly after the last baseball games of the season were played. The field will remain in the same location and facing the same direction as before. VanHooser Excavation & Trucking out of Dadeville completed the hauling and leveling of the new baseball field. (Photos by Gina Langston)

Miraculous Vacation Bible School at Immanuel Lutheran Church

This was part of the Arvest “Million Meals Campaign,” which according to Arvest Bank received enough donations to provide 3,960 meals in the Lockwood area alone.

Rev. Kyle Fittje, representing the food pantry, said that the monetary donations raised will go toward the purchase of frozen beef.

Fittje, a pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, also serves as secretary-treasurer for the Lockwood Ministerial Alliance.

Lacie Cottrell, marketing manager for the Arvest region centered on Joplin, said that the Lockwood branch held local fundraising events and food drives to collect donations that would go toward the local food pantry. Cottrell said that each branch gets to decide what local program to

From Amy Schnelle

Miraculous Vacation Bible School was held July 22-26 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood.

Eighty-four different children attended at least one day with daily attendance ranging from 61 to 80 children ages three through 5th grade.

The students were split into six small groups and everyone started out attending the opening in the church meeting room. The groups then traveled to six sites: Storytelling, Bible challenge, music, games, crafts, and snacks. They then ended with a closing led by Miss Weinhold.

The theme verse for the week was John 3:16. Students learned a different

Bible story each day: God Made the Universe, God Promises a Savior, Jesus the Savior is Born, Jesus the Savior is Risen, and Jesus the Savior Reigns.

The Mission Project this year was to furnish Bible story books to children around the world. The kids brought in offerings each day and had a goal to raise $250 for the project and brought in $369! A collection was also held at the closing program on Friday night and collected another $220, bringing the total for the week to over $600!!

Thank you to everyone who joined in the efforts!

Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped this year: Rachel Weinhold, Kristen Fittje, Emily Janes, Olivia Hutto, Rila Leep-

er, Kirsten Allison, Kelbey Bowles, Anita Allison, Melissa Spinks, Noah Schnelle, Lori Byrnes, Alexis Byrnes, Annie Hedeman, Megan Allison, Toni Kreissler, Sharon Sparks, Marsha Caldwell, Rachel Schnelle, Lyla Prichard, Shonna Shorter, Heather Byrnes, Jessee Cox, Connie Parker, Maren Cunningham, Melissa Estes, Brandi Hume, Pastor Griffin, Pastor Fittje, Jennifer Theiman, Faith Meinzen, Donna Schnelle, and Amy Schnelle (director).

Thanks also to T&B Graphics for printing our VBS shirts for the closing program. It was a fantastic week watching the students learn more about God and to be excited to sing His praises!!

support.

Local branch staff explained that the branch previously supported the local “backpack” program, but the kind of donations they received didn’t really fit well with that program.

When changing over to support the Ministerial Alliance food pantry, the time of year for the donation effort was changed

to summer time to help bridge the gap when children and families that depend on meals provided by the school system may not have another alternative.

“Arvest corporate does kick in some funding, but this is driven by our local employees and walk-in donations – mostly just our customers being generous,” said Cottrell.

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HOLD UP! NOT YOUR TYPICAL

BACK-TO-SCHOOL EDITION Important Back to School Info Inside!

No supply lists though – get those on your school’s website, or in your teacher letter, or at one of the 50 stores who have them at the front door, or find the link on Facebook, or I think there is an app for that.

Greenfield

Open House: August 8, 4 p.m.

First Day: August 13

Lockwood

Back to School Night: August 12, 5 p.m.

First Day: August 14

Miller Open Houses: August 13 Elem. 3:30 p.m., HS/JH 6 p.m.

First Day: August 15

Ash Grove First Day: August 15

Dadeville Open House: August 20, 6:30 p.m.

First Day: August 21

Walnut Grove Open House: August 6, 5 p.m.

First Day: August 8

Everton Meet The Teachers: August 13, 5-7 p.m.

First Day: August 15

Immanuel Lutheran School Open House: August 6, 7 p.m.

First Day: August 13

Round Grove Christian Academy Open House: August 19, 4-7 p.m.

First Day: August 21

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GREENFIELD R-IV S

Open House Aug. 8 PTO Back-to-School Bash Aug. 10

First Day of School Aug. 13

Students in the Greenfield R-IV School District will begin counting down the days until their next summer vacation on Aug. 13, with the last day of classes for this academic year set for May 20, 2020.

Perhaps the biggest change for students and parents in the Greenfield R-IV School District is the transition to a four-day school week this year.

In most cases, students will no longer be in class on Mondays, except as make-up days or weeks shortened due to holiday breaks, such as Thanksgiving. School will be in session for a total of 149 days.

School starting and ending times have been extended on the days classes are in session.

Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast on both campuses, with classes beginning at 8 a.m. for the elementary and at 8:06 a.m. for the high school and junior high. Classes will be dismissed at 3:45 p.m. for the elementary and 3:51 p.m. for the high school/jr. high.

Meal prices have been adjusted as well, with the breakfast remaining free for students and costing adults $2.10; lunch prices are 40 cents for reduced price meals, $2.50 for students, and $3.25 for adults.

Open house is set to be Thursday, Aug. 8 from 4-6 p.m. at the elementary school and 6-8 p.m. at the high school and junior high.

The PTO Back-toSchool Bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4-7 p.m. at the elementary school.

New teachers in the lower grades include

Kristina Strieter in fourth grade and Abbi McEvers in fifth grade, with new paraprofessionals Mary Jordan and Alexis Morschheimer also joining the staff.

On the high school/jr. high side, new student enrollment was set for 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on July 30, with new policy changes set to be discussed at 6 p.m. in the high school gymnasium, during the Aug. 8 open house.

New staff in the upper grades, or current staff taking on new positions, include Jonathan Nash in jr. high mathematics, Michael Gandy in high school social studies, Matt McCarthy as athletic director, Justin Breedlove as head baseball coach, Brielle Breedlove as high school cheerleading sponsor, Katie Meyers as jr. high cheerleading sponsor, and assistant football coaches: Jonathan Nash, Michael Gandy, and Jordan Bryant.

High School Policy Changes The student sign in/ sign out policy has been modified so that verbal consent will no longer be accepted for a student to leave school early parents wishing to have their students dismissed early will have to provide a signed, written note to the office prior to 8 a.m. on the day in question.

The new policy reads: Students who arrive late to school must report to the high school office to sign in before going to class. Students who leave school during the school day must be signed out by a parent/legal guardian or submit a signed note from the parent/ legal guardian before the first bell notifying the

office of their departure.

Students that arrive at school after the first bell must sign in at the office. Students that leave school without a parent or legal guardian in person, must have a signed note from a parent or they will be considered truant and appropriate disciplinary action will be administered.

Another policy change removes the two-week grace period that previously allowed students with failing grades to continue participating in extra-curricular activities. Students will become immediately ineligible when found to have a grade at 59 percent or below in a class, until the next grade check is performed the following Tuesday. The new policy reads: Students cannot have failing grades.

Grades will be checked on a weekly basis beginning on the third Tuesday of each quarter. If the student has a 59 percent or below in any class, he/ she will be determined ineligible. That student will be deemed ineligible and not be able to participate in any extra or co-curricular events, excluding practices, until all “F’s” are moved to passing grades per the next grade check. Grade checks will only take place on Tuesday. Students must have work turned in by previous Friday at the end of the school day before the next grade check.

For questions regarding the high school policy changes or other high school/jr. high matters, contact Heather Mayberry in the front office at 417-637-5323 or Principal Preston Hyde at 417-6375323 ext. 314 or via email at phyde@greenfieldr4. org.

Greenfield JH/High School Faculty 2019-20 Randee Baygents Special Education Lynn Beeson Es/ Hs Vocals Justin Breedlove Es/Hs Para/ Head Football Coach Brad Burton JH History Renee Burton JH English Kelly Compton HS Math Eric Crayton HS Science Annelise Dale ES/ HS Band Josh Dobson JH Math

Nick Engleman HS Social Studies/ Head Baseball Coach

Matthew Mccarthy PE/ Head Boys Basketball Coach

Lula Fowler HS Special Education

Kevin Mckenzie HS Special Education

Zachary Funk Vo Ag / FFA

Kim Morrison HS English

Loganne Hickman Library/ Head Girls Basketball Coach

Mary Paige HS Special Education

Jennifer Jones Art Marla Kemp HS Business/ Head Volleyball Coach Kelly Kramer A+ Coordinator Kody Mayhew JH Science

Darrell Preston HS Special Education Mary Robertston FACS Krystle Roby HS Special Education Matthew Teel HS English

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SCHOOL DISTRICT

Important Times: Dr. Chris Kell Superintendent 417.637.5321 ckell@greenfieldr4.org

High School:

Elementary School:

Doors Open - 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast Served - 7:30 -8 a.m.

First Bell - 8 a.m.

Tardy Bell - 8:06 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3:51 p.m.

Doors Open - 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast Served - 7:30-8:00 a.m.

Classes Begin - 8 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3:45 p.m.

(Preschool out earlier)

Preston Hyde JH/High School Principal 417-637-5323 ext. 314 phyde@greenfieldr4.org.

Don Cox Elementary School Principal 417-637-5323 ext. 314 phyde@greenfieldr4.org.

Greenfield Elementary School Returning Faculty 2019-20 Sandee Lyle Pre-K

William Turner 6th Grade

Randene Baygents paraprofessional

Paula Rook Pre-K

Jennifer Jones Art

Dierdre Riddle paraprofessional

Jill Foster Kindergarten

Lynn Beeson Music

Alexis Morschheime paraprofessional

Amy Buckner 1st Grade

Annelise Dale Band/Music

Christie Long paraprofessional

Katie Meyers 2nd Grade

David Land Library

Stacey Bergthold paraprofessional

Trena Greene 3rd Grade

Olivia Dobbs PE

Christmas Thorn Custodian

Kristi Blankenship 3rd Grade

Rob Shelton Speech

Vera Tennill Kitchen

Christine Harry 4th Grade

Nancy Volkman Special Education

Mary Jordan paraprofessional

Kristina Strieter 4th Grade

Lesley Farley Special Education

Brielle Breedlove Counselor

Jennifer Roberts 5th Grade

Camille Whitaker Title 1 Math

Becky Landers Counselor

Abbi McEvers 5th Grade

Kara Eggerman Title 1 Reading

Natasha Myers Nurse

Sterling Moore 6th Grade

Lindsey Carlin Title 1 paraprofessional

Rachael Lewandowski Office Secretary

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LOCKWOOD R-I SC

Back to School Night Aug. 12 5 to 7 p.m.

First Day of School Aug. 14 Students in the Lockwood R-1 School District will begin their countdown to their next summer vacation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the first day of classes for the 2019-20 academic year. The last day of school is currently set for May 8, 2020.

Buildings will open to serve breakfast beginning at 7:45 a.m., with the first bell at 8:10 a.m. and classes starting at 8:15 a.m. School will dismiss on regular days at 3:12 p.m.

Lockwood Schools will be in session for a total of 162 days and 1,063 hours in the 2019-20 school year.

During discussions in setting this year’s school calendar, Supt. Clay Lasater had described the R-I district calendar for 2019-20 as a “hybrid” between the standard and a four-day week calendar there will be four months (September, January, February, March) when students will have two Mondays off, with the regular holiday breaks in November and December and four-days weekends in October, March and April.

New elementary students can begin enrolling on Aug. 1; high school students were to have gotten enrollment pack-

ets by July 11 and have them returned to the high school office by Aug. 1 at 3 p.m.

Staff new to the district or accepting new positions include: Emily Hillenburg, elementary/ middle school counselor; Jason Smith, middle school computers; Hayden Rogler, high school mathematics; Adam Grisham, high school social studies; Ethan Baker, high school special education; Amy Schnelle, Parents As Teachers; and paraprofessionals Sherrie Williams and Ashley Edwards.

Important Times Elementary/Middle

Breakfast 7:45 a.m.

First bell 8:10 a.m.

Classes start 8:15 a.m School Dismissed 3:12 p.m.

JH/High School

Breakfast 7:45 a.m.

First bell 8:10 a.m.

Classes start 8:15 a.m School Dismissed 3:12 p.m.

Lockwood Schools Faculty 2019-20 Joey Graves Elementary/Middle School Principal Jason Smith LEMS Computers, Assistant Football, JH Baseball .

Eli Humbert LMS Social Studies, HS Boys Basketball Assistant Elizabeth Wilson LEMS 5th Grade Megan Allison LEMS 3rd Grade Jessica Mc Nichols LEMS Title Math, Athletic Director, Head HS Girls Basketball Coach Elvin Winans LEMS English Sarah Scott LEMS 4th Grade, Curriculum Director Tanya Roethemeier LEMS 2nd Grade, MS Scholar’s Bowl Adam Grisham HS Social Studies, Head HS Baseball, HS Student Council, JH Football, JH Basketball Amy Paterni Art

Jodi McVay Speech

Tammy Weathers Paraprofessional

Bonnie Hayden Paraprofessional

Jamie Roschevitz LHS English, Head HS Volleyball Coach, HS Girls Track Coach

Jodi Graves LEMS 1st Grade Kari Glenn LEMS Pre-School, JH Volleyball Mariah Thrasher LEMS Kindergarten Michael Blackford LEMS Title Don Borchardt LMS Science, Assistant Football, Field Maintenance Jim Scott HS Principal Hayden Rogler HS Math

Elric Rockwood HS Science, HS Scholar’s Bowl Luke Rader HS PE, Head Football, JH Boys Basketball Luke Mc Kinney Music, HS Boys Track Coach Beth Long LHS Spanish Brian Gillen LHS Agriculture Lynn Forbus Paraprofessional

Ethan Baker HS Special Education, Head Boys Basketball

Kevin Demster HS English, Social Studies, JH Girls Basketball Coach, JH Track

Dennis Cornish Alternative Classroom

Rebecca Cossins Librarian

Bobbi Abbiatti Alternative Classroom, Head Softball Coach

Kirsten Allison Business Education, FBLA

Megan Wilson LHS FACS, Cheer Coach, FCCLA

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CHOOL DISTRICT

Clay Lasater Superintendent (417) 232-4513, ext. 115 clasater@tigersk12.org

Jim Scott High School Principal (417) 232-4513 ext 113 jscott@tigersk12.org

Joey Graves, Elementary Principal (417) 232-4528 ext 202 joeygraves@tigersk12.org

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MILLER R-II SCHO

7th Grade Orientation Aug. 12 Open House Aug. 13

First Day of School Aug. 15

Students attending schools of the Miller R-II School District, which includes most of northern Lawrence County, can begin counting down the days to their next summer vacation on Thursday, Aug. 15, the first day of school for the 2019-20 academic year for the district. The last day of school is currently scheduled to be May 21, 2020.

The Miller school system has been operating on a four-day week for the past several years, with no classes held on Mondays; this year, the only scheduled Monday classes will be in session is Nov. 25, the week of Thanksgiving.

A “Back to School Night” at the elementary school has been scheduled for 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, where

parents can find their child’s classroom, meet their teachers, bring supplies to the classroom, and get more information about the school year. Sign-up sheets for the PTA will also be available.

On the high school campus, an open house has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 6-8 p.m., where students in grades 8-12 will also be able get their class schedules. An orientation for seventh graders will be held on Monday, Aug. 12, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Registration for elementary students will be held Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Aug. 8 from noon-6 p.m. Registration for high school students will held from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, and from noon-6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 8.

New students will need to present their birth certificates, immunization records, proof of residency and social security cards.

Breakfast prices have been set at $1.35 for students, $1.65 for adults; lunch prices have been set at $2.05 for elementary students, $2.30 for students at the high school, and $2.95 for adults. Milk is 40 cents. Students will not be allowed to charge over $10 on the meal accounts; no change will be given for meal purchases. All payments received will be applied to the student’s account balance - those not wishing to carry a balance will have to pay with exact change.

Miller JH/High School Faculty 2019-20 Ron Weldy Assistant Principal/ Athletic Director Charlina Bough 1st grade Paige Bowerman 3rd Grade Kaitlin Buzzard High School English Rebekah Dale Elementary Computers/Music Cathy DeLay 4th grade Kaitlin Faucet HS Computers/ Business Teacher Tammy Gammill 3rd grade

The Community is Invited to Back to School Sunday Sunday, August 4 • 1- 4 p.m.

FREE School Supplies, Hair Cuts, Vision Screenings, and Sports Physicals.

This event is for ALL local community students including homeschoolers. *Vision Screenings and Physicals will be first come first serve.

Hosted by Round Grove Baptist Church and Visionhealth Eye Center

Round Grove Baptist Church | 877 Hwy UU, Miller

Sheila Hinshaw 2nd grade

Kassidy Porter 5th grade

Lindsey Hyde 6th Grade

Keaton Presley High School History

Heather James Special Education

Nikole Reynolds Special Education

Lisa Jester Title-1 Math

Paula Rinker 2nd grade

James Kleine Junior High PE

Becky Sattler Pre-K

Tamra Landers Special Education Director

Cheryl Schwind 6th grade

Jill Landers-Morris Pre-K ECSE Audrey Lasalle Junior High English

Patricia Stephenson 4th Grade Victoria Washam 6th grade Ryan White JH Math Teacher

Crystal Gordan Junior High Science

Jamie Lasalle JH/HS Social Studies Teacher/HS Football Coach

Richard Harmon EL/HS Art Teacher

Heather Lumb Kindergarten

Lyle Whittaker High School AG

Richard Harmon HS/EL ART Teacher

Matthew Matheney High School Math

Ryan Woolard Phys. Ed

Jenny Henderson Kindergarten

Lacey O’Neal 1st grade

Jeff Yates High School Band/ Music

Jayme Higginbotham Emily Paul HS Science Teacher High School AG

Jania Whittaker High School FACS

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Important Times: Dustin Storm Superintendent 417-452-3515 dstorm@millerschools.org

High School:

Elementary School:

Doors Open - 7:35 a.m.

First Bell - 7:50 a.m.

Tardy Bell - 7:55 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3:40 p.m.

Doors Open - 7:35 a.m.

Classes Begin - 8:07 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3:47 p.m.

(Preschool will attend a half day)

Dennis Kimzey JH/High School Principal 417-452-3271 dkimzey@millerschools.org

John Knight Elementary School Principal 417-452-3989 jknight@millerschools.org=

FULL HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

MILLER

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OOL DISTRICT

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Open House Aug. 20

First Day of School Aug. 21 Students attending the Dadeville R-II School will begin counting down the days to their next summer vacation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, the first day of school of the 2019-20 academic year for the district. The last day of the school year is currently set for May 20, 2020.

An open house is set for Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Sac River Institute will

be donating all school supplies except for backpacks and gym shoes to all district students in all grades this year, which will handed out during the open house.

Kirsten Millingar, grades 6-12 English, and Marah Luetgen, family and consumer sciences.

For more information, visit the school website at https://bearcats. dadeville.k12.mo.us.

The Dadeville School mobile application for smartphones and similar devices can be downloaded from the Apple AppStore of via Google Play.

The price for breakfast has been set at $1.30, with lunch for students K-5th grade at $2.10 and for students grades 6-12 at $2.25.

New teachers to the district this year include

Dadeville Schools Faculty 2019-20 Cassy Farmer Principal

Kelsey Bergmann 2nd Grade

Marah Luetjen Family and Consumer Sciences

Aaron Becker History (Grades 7-12)

Kirsten Millingar 6-12 English Melody Osborn 3rd Grade Sheila Buus 9th Grade English/ Spanish/6th Grade Science Dawn Katzer Art Callie Ferguson 5th Grade Ben Dobbins Science

Amber Vance st Grade Brad Carter Music Curtis Collins PE Debbie Kennemer 4th Grade Denise Dodson Math (Grades 7-12)

Jordan Buck Agriculture (Grades 9-12) Lori Ochner Librarian, 6th/7th Grade Reading Max King College Algebra Rachel Witt Learning with Disabilities Brent Rountree Technology Coordinator, Business (Grades 7-12)

Sonja Keathley Jeanne Munton Title One Reading and Kindergarten 6th Grade Math Jody Mc Vay Speech Implementor

B E A R C ATS

DADEVILLE R-II

DADEVILLE

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Matt Bushey Superintendent (417) 995-2201 mbushey@dadeville.k12.mo.us

Cassy Farmer Principal/Administration (417) 995-2201 cfarmer@dadeville.k12.mo.us

Andrea Cross Counselor (K-12) (417) 995-2201 across@dadeville.k12.mo.us

News Flash!

The Sac River Institute has generously requested to provide school supplies for all students for the 2019-2020 school year. They will provide all supplies necessary for each student with the exception of personal items such as a back pack, gym shoes, water bottle and a rest mat (kindergarten only). Supplies will be available for students at Open House on August 20th. Thank you Sac River Institute! See story on Vedette page 6A.

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First Day of School Aug. 15

Students in the Everton R-III School District can begin counting down the days to their next summer vacation on Aug. 15, the first day of the 201920 academic year for the district. This year’s calendar includes 148 days and 1,081.1 hours of classroom time for students.

A “Meet the Teacher Night” is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 5-7 p.m.

Everton R-III has been operating on a four-day week schedule for the past several years, with no classes held on Mon-

days. The only Monday classes are scheduled to be in session this school year, other than for makeup days, is the Monday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 25.

Regular school days will begin with the doors opened at 7:30 a.m., and breakfast served beginning at 7:35 a.m. Classes start at 8 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:42 p.m. Early dismissals on Dec. 20 and May 21 will be at 12:30 p.m.

Supt. Mike Wallace said the Everton R-III School District participates in the CEP Pro-

gram, which provides all students breakfast and lunch at no cost to them.

New teachers to the district this year include Shawn Batty (mathematics grades 7-12), Carl Norton (science 7-12), and Terri Carr (music K-12).

“We Look forward to another successful year of providing a quality education for our students and community,” said Wallace.

The Everton school can be contacted via telephone at 417-535-2221, or via Fax at 417-535-4105.

Everton Schools Returning Faculty 2019-20 Darla Spalding Preschool Director

Haliegh Harris Agriculture

Suzanne Steeley Food Services Director

Regina Hurd Preschool Aide/ Parents as Teachers

Angela Ward Social Studies

Bobby Moore Food Services

Kip Spalding English

Kay Hoover Food Services

Michelle Adams K-12 Counselor

Lynn Kenney Transportation

Melody Drawbond Librarian

Butch Mitchell Transportation

Jill Hunt Title I Reading/Math

Jolene Hays Data Services/ Secretary

Tiffany Storey Kindergarten Melody McGrady First Grade Jessica Vandyck Pre-school/ Elementary Aide Lacey Daniels Second Grade Stacey Ray Third Grade Chala Baker Fourth Grade Nikki Henry Fifth Grade Tiffany Gladden Sixth Grade Caleb Daniels Business/Technology Dana Drier Visual Arts

Kelty Resa Physical Education Kim Gladden Special Services/ Athletic Director

TIGERS

Meet the Teachers Night Aug. 13

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EVERTON R-III

Michael Wallace Superintendent mwallace@evertontigers.org

Jennifer Miller K-12 Principal 417-535-2221 jmiller@evertontigers.org

Important Times: High School:

Elementary School:

Doors Open - 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast Served - 7:35 a.m.

First Bell - 8 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3:42 p.m.

Doors Open - 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast Served - 7:35 a.m.

Classes Begin - 8 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3:42 p.m.

Connie Stanford Secretary to the Board/Superintedent Secretary

Carla Hayes Special Services Aide

Keisha Luney Health Services/ Secretary

Rob Shelton Speech Therapy

Jennifer Miller K-12 Principal

Marilyn Gilmore Custodial Services

Michael Wallace Superintendent

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Steven Morris Maintenance/ Custodial Services

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ASH GROVE R-IV

Pickup procedures will be similar to those used during summer school this year, with drivers being instructed to remain in their vehicles and students being escorted out when their ride comes to the front of the school building. Drivers picking up students at the Ash Grove campus will be permitted to start lining up in the designated lanes at 3 p.m.

Bus will be moved to the south side of Ash Grove Elementary for loading in the afternoons.

Staffers new to the district or new to their position this year include Kelli Hartman, principal at Ash Grove Elementary School; Madison Gorder, third grade teacher at AGES; Kylie Moler, junior high English; Grant Williamson, physical education/boys’ basketball

coach; Dalton Robinson, sixth grade teacher at Bois D’Arc; Jonathan Martin, high school/jr. high mathematics; Keri Jones, sixth grade teacher at Bois D’Arc; Stephanie Hayes, high school/ jr. high special education; Statham Ward, special education at Bois D’Arc; Nancy Jones, high school/jr. high art; and Berrah Brown, baseball coach.

A possibly welcome change is that the school’s e-mail and Web addresses have been simplified, using the domain name aspirates.com.

Athletic passes can now be purchased at the district central office as well.

For more information, the district encourages patrons to visit agpirates. com.

ASH GROVE

Students in the Ash Grove R-IV School District, which includes portions of Greene, Dade, and Lawrence counties and has schools in Ash Grove and Bois D’Arc, will begin the countdown to their next summer vacation on Thursday, Aug. 15, the first day of classes for the district’s 2019-20 academic year.

The last day of school is currently set for May 20, with graduation set for May 7, 2020.

Students will have school days 15 minutes longer than last year, lengthened to make up for cutting five days from the calendar. Class times are now: Ash Grove Elementary (Grades PK3) - 8:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.; Bois D’Arc Elementary (Grades 4-6) - 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ash Grove High School/Jr. High (Grades 7-12): 8 a.m.-3:02 p.m.

P I R AT E S

First Day of School Aug. 15

Aaron Gerla Superintendent 417-751-2534 agerla@agpirates.com

Chris Thompson High School/JH Principal 417-751-2330 cthompson@agpirates.com

Karie Julian Bois D’Arc Elementary School Principal 417-742-2203 kjulian@agpirates.com

Kelli Hartman Ash Grove Elementary School Principal 417-751-2533 khartman@agpirates.com

Important Times: Ash Grove High School:

Bois D’Arc Elementary School:

Ash Grove Elementary School:

First Bell - 8 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3:02 p.m.

Classes Begin - 8 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3 p.m.

Classes Begin - 8:05 a.m.

School Dismissed - 3:10 p.m.

Ash Grove and Bois D’Arc Schools: Faculty 2019-20 ASH GROVE Kelli Hartman Principal Jessica Livingston Pre-K Melissa Moreland Pre-K/Early Childhood Special Education

Jaime Bryant Second Grade Madison Gorder Third Grade Brittanie Presley Third Grade Erin Roseman Third Grade

Brittney Brown Kindergarten

Lina Langley Special Education

Lea Nicholson Kindergarten

Kristen Norsten Functional Skills

Jennifer Stills Kindergarten

Dale Jones* Title 1 Reading Specialist

Brittany Moulin First Grade Michelle Thompson First Grade Mandee Arthur Second Grade

Bekah Abbiatti Art Diana Dreier Music

BOIS D’ARC Karie Julian Principal Christy Pedersen Fourth Grade Math Danelle Cunningham Fourth Grade Science/Social Studies Kendra Webb Fourth Grade E/LA Shannon Rogers Fifth Grade E/LA Stephanie Curbow Fifth Grade Math./ Science Keri Jones Sixth Grade E/LA Dalton Robinson Sixth Grade Math./ Science

Statham Ward Special Education

Jessica Langley English/Language Arts

Sharon Gadient Mathematics

Troy McMain Social Science

Bekah Abbiatti Art

Kylie Moler English/Lang. Arts (JH)

Jonathan Martin Mathematics

Kim Pingatore Social Science

Diana Dreier Music

Michelle Carter Band, K-12

Dianna Lobdell Math. (JH)

Greg White Social Science (JH)

HIGH SCHOOL

Karen Holland Art

Amanda Cox Online Learning

Stephanie Hayes Special Education

Diana Dreier Choir K-12

Martin Fortenberry Industrial Technology

Patty Gonzales Paraprofessional

Bryan Dean Physical Education

Jocelyn Lowry FACS

Shelly Torbett Paraprofessional

Lindsay Buckley* Library

Pam Swift* Physical Education

Nathan Isakson Agriculture

Nancy Jones Paraprofessional (Art)

Courtney Compton Student Learning

Ryan Long Physical Education

Nicholas Pavloski Science (JH)

Kelly Blankenship Business Technology

Grant Williamson Physical Education

Joshua Reece Science

Amanda Houp English/Language Arts

Berrah Brown Baseball Coach

Gabe Whitehead Science

Chris Thompson Principal Brian Bagley Asst. Principal, Athletic Dir., A+ Coord.

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WALNUT GROVE R-III

First Day of School Aug. 8 Important Times:

Doors Open - 7:30 a.m. | Class Begins - 8 a.m. | School Dismissed - 3:45 p.m.

Students in the Walnut Grove R-V School District, which includes portions of Greene, Polk, and Dade counties, will begin the countdown to their next summer vacation on Thursday, Aug. 8, the first day of classes for the district’s 2019-20 academic year. The last day of school is currently set for May 14.

An open house has been set for 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 6, with freshman (ninth

grade) orientation immediately following.

At Walnut Grove, classes start at 8 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:45 p.m.

This year’s school calendar has 148 full days (7.27 hours and two half days (4 hours).

The Walnut Grove district has been operating on a four-day week for the last few years, with no classes held on most Mondays. Currently the only

Don’t forget to get your back to school shots.

All Kindergarten, 8th graders, and Seniors need updated vaccination records.

You can have your doctors office fax them over to the school at 417-788-1254 or bring them in Thursday August 1 or during Open House August 6.

Monday scheduled to be in classes is Nov. 25, the week of Thanksgiving.

Registration for new students and returning students in grades 7-12 began July 31 and ends Aug. 1 at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, Walnut Grove schools can be reached via telephone at 417-788-2543, via fax at 417-788-1254, or via e-mail at wginfo@wgtigers.com.

WALNUT GROVE

Open House/Freshman Orientation Aug. 6

TIGERS

See proposed floor plans below.

Dr. Adam Willard Superintendent 417-788-2543 Ext. 103 awillard@wgtigers.com

Christina Bowers Pre-K-5 Principal 417-788-2543 Ext. 101 cbowers@wgtigers.com

Rory Henry 6-12 Principal 417-788-2543 Ext. 102 rhenry@wgtigers.com

Walnut Grove Schools Faculty 2019-20 Sandra Hodum Preschool

Abby Cooper Fifth Grade

Tracey Allison Kindergarten

Janice Carson Title I Reading

Bailey Soper First Grade

Sandy Highfill Title I Math

Emily Woody Second Grade

Erin Hillis Elem. Special Ed.

Sonia Wright Third Grade

Bruce Blakemore Ag Dana Bryant Jr. High Science/Social Studies Trevor Bowling P.E.

Dana Meinders Library/ Communication Arts Allyson Paradee Science Angelique Hamilton Language Arts/ Spanish Nina Ayres Vocal and Instrumental Music Taylor Hopkins Art Denise Gregg FACS/PAT

Courtney Pybas Mathematics Josh Harp Social Studies Chris Long Business Mary Mixon Jr. High Math

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Immanuel Lutheran School Open House Aug. 6

First Day of School Aug. 13 Important Times: School begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m Tuesday - Friday.

Immanuel Lutheran Preschool provides childcare for children ages two through five years old, Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Information on admissions, registration, and fees can be obtained by calling the Preschool at 417-232-4406.

Immanuel Lutheran offers before and afterschool care.

Immanuel Lutheran School Faculty 2019-20 Ms. Jamie Eggerman Immanuel Lutheran Miss Nicole McReynolds Prekindergarten Mrs. Marsha Caldwell Kindergarten Mrs Shonna Shorter-Kramer Kindergarten Miss Rachel Weinhold 1st-2nd Grade Miss Judy Marotzke 3rd-4th Grade / PK-8th Music Mrs. Debbie Fearnow 5th-6th Grade Mrs. Natalie Cunningham 7th-8th Grade, PK-8th Computers / Technology Coordinator

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Ms. Jamie Eggerman Principal 417-232-4530 ilslockwood@hotmail.com

Accreditation Immanuel Lutheran School is an accredited school

of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. ILS is fully accredited by both the State of Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association and the National Lutheran School Accreditation Program.

Rev. Kyle Fittje 7th-8th Confirmation Chapel Rev. Gary Griffin 5-6 Religion Chapel Mrs. Sherry Keith K-8 Art Mr. James Kramer PK-8 PE Mrs. Joyce Beerly 1-4 Paraprofessional Miss Megan Bates Before and After School Care Mrs. Clea Kleeman Before and After School Car

Round Grove Open House Aug. 19

Preschool First Day Aug. 22 Round Grove Christian Academy Faculty 2019-20 Tammy McCanless Administrator

Amy McNary 2nd & 3rd Grade

Holly Bowles 5th - 12th Math

Carri Ferguson 3 yr old Preschool

Mike Craver 4th, 5th & 6th Grade

Alexis Flowers Art

Lori Bowles 4 yr old Preschool Kindergarten

Mary Craver 7th - 12th History and English

Rene Spencer Music

Dot Jenkins 1st Grade

Aimee Cornforth 4th - 12th Science

Kristi Rupp Computers Hoang Pham P.E

CHRISTIAN

First Day of School Aug. 21

ROUND GROVE

Preschool will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and K - 12 will be 4-7 p.m. during scheduled appointment.

Tammy McCanless Administrator 417-452-2324 rgcaschool@yahoo.com

RGCA Offers

•Christian education for PreK-12th grade with daily Bible study and weekly chapel service.

• Challenging curriculum • Basketball and volleyball programs • Small class sizes • Service projects • Departmentalized 6yh-12th grade • Strong early childhood program