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Saving Memories in Wood From Church Hit by Tornado By James McNary Articles Editor
OBITUARIES • Betty Lou (Crutcher) Oldham, 93, Stockton • Mary Lee (Cook) Shurigar, 94, Green Valley, Arizona • Kathryn Louise (Kate) Edwards Shanks, 92, Ash Grove • Phyllis G. Awwad, 78, Greenfield • Stanley Ray Johnson, 67, Aurora • John Randall Taylor, 64, Mt. Vernon • Debra Ann Wolfe, 55, Marionville
Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings are every Monday from 7-8 p.m. These are open meetings and all are welcome. Every Thursday, from 7-8 p.m. is the women only meeting. All meetings take place at First Christian Church, 409 College Street, Greenfield.
A passage in the Book of Proverbs reads: “Remove not the ancient landmark which thy fathers have set.” However, in Tornado Alley, the decision to remove old landmarks isn’t always made voluntarily. The decision to demolish the Zion Baptist Church east of Jasper wasn’t an easy one for the church or the community, but after it received severe damage from an EF3-rated tornado on May 22, rebuilding was deemed a task too big for the small conThe Zion Baptist Church east of Jasper, a community landmark since the 1880s, is being torn down following severe damage from a tornado last May 22. Neighbor Jimmie Carter is salvaging what he can from the building to make mementos for those with a connection to the church, and preserve its memory into the future. (Photos by James McNary)
gregation to handle. The congregation had actually voted to close the church just a few weeks before, but a few were still meeting there on Sunday mornings. When the decision was made that the building would be coming down and the church permanently closed, the property was reverted to the surrounding landowners, the Carter family.
Family member Jimmie Carter decided that if the building had to be demolished, he would try to salvage as much of it as he could. “The easy way out would be to knock it over and burn it, but we want to make sure we can preserve as much as possible,” said Carter. “It may just be a building, but it represents so much more: it brought the ‘Saving Memories’ Continued on page 7
Jammers Music at Sunshine Center
Every Monday is Jammers Session of music and dancing at the Sunshine Center in Ash Grove from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunshine Center is located at 310 N. Perryman Avenue.
Greenfield TOPS Meetings
TOPS MO No. 0672, Greenfield, holds weekly meetings at St. Patrick Catholic Church on State Highway H, Greenfield. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group whose mission is to support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. The chapter meets at 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays.
Drug Recovery Graduation Jan. 15
Please join Judge David R. Munton and the Dade County Adult Drug Court Team for a commencement celebration Wednesday, January 15, at 5 p.m., in the Circuit Courtroom, Dade County Courthouse.
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Wilkinson Joins Opera House, Bishop Joins Cafe By James McNary Articles Editor
Visitors to the Greenfield Opera House and adjoining Intermission Cafe will see some new faces these days, among them Mike Wilkinson, who is now serving as director of music events for the opera house, and Margie Bishop, who is now making pies a couple days a week for Intermission Cafe. Wilkinson, a Greenfield native, may also be familiar to friends of the Opera House from performances with The Lucky Us Band at the venue.
“My band and I have had the opportunity to play at the Opera House on several occa-
sions. It is a wonderful venue to play at and we have enjoyed the opportunity each time,” said Wilkinson. “I was honored and excited when the Opera House approached me about this opportunity. There is so much history that was hidden behind those doors for so many years. Now everyone has the opportunity to take a step back in time!” Wilkinson said his goal as music events director, for which he said he is volunteering his time, is to plan events that will appeal to all ages at an affordable price. ‘Opera House/Intermission’ Continued on page 7
Margie Bishop recently began baking pies for the Intermission Cafe, as a challenge to herself in her ongoing recovery following an accident in 2018. (Photo by James McNary)
Construction Progressing on New Golden City Bank By James McNary Articles Editor
The new banking facility in Golden City to be operated by Community National Bank & Trust is taking shape on C Street (U.S. Highway 160), on the lot the bank purchased last summer from the First Baptist Church.
Don’t call it a branch just yet, though. Kyle Morey, CNB&T’s Lamar market president, said that the Golden City facility will start out as a limited service location while CNB&T applies to upgrade it to full branch with the regulator for nation-
al banks, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency, part of the U.S. Treasury Department.
“We will start with a deposit and loan production office there, while we initiate an application in 2020 for full banking center powers with the OCC,” said Morey. “We are looking forward to serving the Golden City community!” said Erin Harvey, a vice president with CNB&T in Lamar. “We’re proud to offer school mascot debit cards and ‘Golden City Bank’ Continued on page 7
The facility that will house Community National Bank & Trust’s offices in Golden City is taking shape on C Street, on the old school lot next to the First Baptist Church. (Photo courtesy Community National Bank & Trust)
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Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.
Phyllis G. Awwad
John Randall Taylor
Phyllis G. Awwad, of Greenfield, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in the Dade County Nursing Home at the age of 78. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Cremation services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Stanley Ray Johnson
Stanley Ray Johnson, age 67, of Aurora, Missouri, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at the Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Missouri. A funeral service was held Friday, January 3, 2020, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial followed in the Spring River Cemetery at Verona, Missouri. Memorial donations can be made payable to the Ozarks Methodist Manor, in care of the funeral home.
John Randall “Randy” Taylor, age 64, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. A Celebration of Taylor’s life was held Thursday, January 2, 2019, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.
Debra Ann Wolfe
Debra Ann Wolfe, age 55, of Marionville, Missouri, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Williams Funeral Home in Marionville. Online condolences may be shared at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeMo.com.
Kathryn Louise Shanks Kathryn Louise “Kate” Edwards Shanks of Ash Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, just a few weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. She was born on February 2, 1927, in Hoopeston, Illinois, to Harry and Edna (Johnson) Edwards. Kate was the last surviving sibling of two brothers and five sisters. On August 30, 1947, Kate married Robert Lee Shanks. He was the love of her life for 42 years before he passed away in 1989. Kate was saved as a young girl and attended church until her health
failed. Kate was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. One of her greatest joys was having family stop in for lunch for her special salmon cakes and fried potatoes and playing Scrabble. She loved to crochet and quilt. Kate is survived by her daughter, Betty Brewer (Darrell) of Everton; three sons, Joe Shanks (Marti) of Willard, Mike Shanks (Brenda) of Lockwood, and Jim Shanks (Amy) of Everton; grandchildren, Robbie, Justin, Chanda, Josh, Amber, Teresa, Christopher, Michelle, Billy, Natalie, Erica, Jesi,
Paige, Dylan; and 24 great-grandchildren. Kate was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, two infant grandchildren Jenny and Jeremy, and her husband. A graveside service was held Monday, January 6, 2020, at the Lockwood Cemetery in Lockwood, Missouri. Kate’s family would like to say a very special thank you to the ones at the Ash Grove Healthcare Facility for taking such good care of her the last few years. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Birch Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Missouri.
Lockwood’s Dalton Named To MVC’S Fall 2019 Dean’s List Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2019 Dean’s List for the college. Cheyenne Dalton of Lockwood, a sophomore in marketing, was among those named to the Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester
and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. About Missouri Valley College Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master in-
terdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. MVC offers over 30 academic programs, study abroad program, extracurricular activities, and many athletic opportunities. The most popular majors include education, agribusiness, nursing and criminal justice. Above all, Valley is committed to student success. For more information, call 660- 831-4114 or visit www.moval.edu.
Betty Lou Oldham Betty Lou (Crutcher) Oldham was born to Lucian and Gertie Crutcher on July 25, 1926, and she was called to her heavenly Father on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Betty was 93 years old and the youngest of six children. She married the love of her life, J. Bob Oldham on May 3, 1946. They enjoyed 73 happily married years. To this union, two children were born, Gary Lynn and Nancy Diane. Betty was a devoted wife, mother and nana. Mom was an influential woman in her children’s lives. As a team, Betty and Bob worked together on farms in Cedar and Dade counties. They enjoyed raising cattle and farming until they retired and moved to Greenfield and later Stockton to be closer to their daughter.
Betty worked many years at the Dade County Nursing Home as Activity Director and Social Director. Betty dearly loved her Lord and attended the Mt. Olive Christian Church. In their young marriage, Betty and Bob were baptized together in Greenfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Gary; her siblings: Pearl Morrison, Edward (Buster) Crutcher, Gertrude Barrow, Floyd Crutcher and Evelyn Whitley. Her survivors include her devoted husband, J. Bob; daughter, Nancy Divine and Ron; grandchildren: J. Brock Divine and Amanda; Brandy Divine Yarnell and Bruce; Christine Oldham Jones and Dustin; and Robert Oldham. Great-grandchildren are Cole Johnson, Maddox McNamara, Cate
and Avery Divine. Mom will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and their families. She will be missed by neighbors, friends and staff at Stockton Nursing Home, who gave her loving and excellent care. Funeral services, under care and direction of Bland-Brumbeck Funeral Home, Stockton, Missouri, were held Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Stockton Christian Church with burial in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Missouri.
Mary Lee Shurigar Mary Lee (Cook) Shurigar, 94, was born in Greenfield, Missouri, on August 25, 1925, and passed into Glory from her home in Green Valley, Arizona, on December 28, 2019. We who survive her are her sister Fernita L. Cook; nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends by the dozens. She will be greatly missed by all. She attended Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, where she received her teaching certificate which she put to long and good use in various schools in Greenfield and in Nebraska. She then went on to universities in Nebraska and Arizona to earn degrees and credentials in Early Learning, Young Adult, and Special Services Psychology that she practiced for many years working for Arizona school districts in and around Tucson. She retired in
Green Valley several years ago and was an avid hiker who spent many weekends in the mountains with the local hiking club. She was also active in her church and community. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 20 years, Robert Shurigar and step-daughter Nancy Ann Keegan. Also passed are her parents William A.J. “Jack” and Mary Rebecca “Becky” (Cooper) Cook; older brother, Clyde Cook; and youngest sister Lorraine (Cook) Scott. Her family asks that, per Mary’s expressed wishes, instead of flowers donations be made in her honor to either Valley Presbyterian Church at 2800 South Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85622, or to the Dade County Senior Citizens Center at 58 North Allison Ave, Greenfield, MO 65661.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Mary will be buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery amongst many of her loved ones. The family will receive friends on Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. until service time in the funeral chapel. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Extension Council 2020 Elections The people that serve on the Dade County Extension council direct the county program, by representing you, the people of the county. Ballots will be available beginning January 20 through January 24, 2020. A ballot box will be
available at the Extension Office, 2 N. Main Street and at the Dade County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse. The Dade County ballot can be found online at http://extension.missouri. edu/dade. Ballots must be received by 4:00 pm on
Friday or postmarked with January 24th, in order to be counted. Participation in the election is open to any citizen of voting age that is a resident of Dade County. MU is an EOE and Extension Programs are open to all.
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COMMUNITY Keller Named Pennington Seed’s Employee of Month From Linda Perkin Pennington Seed, Inc. Training/Publications
Sandra Keller has been named Pennington Seed’s Employee of the Month for December. Keller was nominated by her manager, Jeff Chambers, who wrote in his nomination: “Sandra has learned many new things since she started here. She has learned all the processes in the Mulch Plant and has pretty much worked in every position on every line. She has helped with the development of our SOP’s and job description for the different positions in the Mulch Plant. She has also spent time in various other departments learning their processes to help get an understanding of how all the departments work together and depend on each other. She is always willing to help wherever and whenever needed. Sandra has also worked on every shift when needed just to help get the job done. Sandra has been a hard worker and is an asset to our company.” Keller first came to Pennington Seed as an intern during her junior year of college at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). She
interviewed with Keith Hankins and Don McGee, and worked the summer of 2017. During that time, she spent time in the seed lab learning seed identification, rate of purity, and other tests conducted in the lab. She also worked in the coater room and small package area. During fescue harvest, she worked at the El Dorado Springs buying station with Brian Hubbard and learned those procedures as well. During the remainder of her studies, she kept in contact with Pennington Seed and during breaks at school would come back and help wherever she was needed. After graduation in May 2018, she applied for a position as a managerial trainee and started working in June at the Harwood buying station during harvest. Since that time,
she has been in the mulch department, but has been outsourced to many different departments including small package, the return center, and distribution. “Knowing how different departments operate helps me understand that what we do in the Mulch Plant affects other departments,” says Keller. Keller graduated from UCM with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences with an emphasis in horticulture. She met her husband, Chance Keller, while he was working at Pennington Seed and she was an intern. The couple were married on Nov. 16, 2019. Keller was raised and attended school in El Dorado Springs. One of her favorite things is catching an expected or unexpected extra hour of sleep and anything that relates to the outdoors. She thanked Jeff Chambers for nominating her and for being a “reasonable and understanding manager who takes into account that life happens.” She also thanked Keith Hankins for “showing me support and encouragement while I was a college student looking for work.”
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The Lockwood Farmers Market is held every Thursday afternoon from 2-6 p.m.
Report Your Controlled Burns
If you are planning to do a control burn, please call 417-637-1911 and report it before you begin.
Greenfield Group of Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings are every Monday: from 7-8 p.m. These are open meetings and all are welcome. Every Thursday, from 7-8 p.m. is the women only meeting. All meetings take place at First Christian Church, 409 College Street, Greenfield, Missouri, across from the high school. For more information call: 417535-6032.
Jammers Music and Dancing at Sunshine Center
Every Monday is Jammers Session of music and dancing at the Sunshine Center in Ash Grove from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunshine Center is located at 310 N. Perryman Avenue.
Dade County OATS Transit Schedule
To schedule a ride in Dade County, call the Springfield OATS Transit Office at 800-770-6287. • To Springfield: first Monday each month
• To Bolivar: third Monday each month • To Greenfield/Lockwood: first, third, fourth
Thursdays each month
• To Lamar: second Thursday each month Closed on Holidays.
OATS Transit provides transportation for the rural general public, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Fares may apply.
For more information about how to ride, please visit www.oatstransit.org, and click on the Bus Schedules tab to see the schedule and fares for each county.
Greenfield TOPS Meetings
TOPS MO No. 0672, Greenfield, holds weekly meetings at St. Patrick Catholic Church on State Highway H, Greenfield. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group whose mission is to support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. The chapter meets at 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Renae Brown, 417-860-4769 or Sandra Lowrance, 417-682-1973.
Breastfeeding Moms’ Program, 4th Wednesdays
The program is being held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Live Well Health and Fitness Center, 409 W. Water Street, Greenfield. It starts at 10 a.m. with a breastfeeding class and giveaways, followed at 10:30 a.m. with the Breastfeeding Support Group Walk in the gym on the walking trail (bring strollers). There will be snacks and giveaways.
New Hours for Miller Library
The Miller Branch of the Barry Lawrence Regional Library’s new hours are as follows: the library will open at 8:30 a.m. and close
at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It will be closed from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Story time will be held each Monday at 10:30 a.m. Check out the library’s Facebook page to keep up on all the happenings at the Miller Library. The staff would like to thank Miller and the surrounding communities for their continued support.
Drug Recovery Graduation Jan. 15
The Dade County Adult Drug Committee is proud to announce their 11th graduation ceremony. Please join Judge David R. Munton and the Dade County Adult Drug Court Team for a commencement celebration Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 5 p.m., in the Circuit Courtroom, Dade County Courthouse.
DAR To Meet Jan. 18, Bolivar
The Matilda Polk Campbell Chapter/Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Open Hearts United Methodist Church in Bolivar. The guest speaker will be Rod Gates. The meeting begins at 1 p.m.. Prospective members and those interested in finding out more about DAR are welcome.
95th Annual Dade County Forage & Crops Conference Jan. 23
The Dade County Forage and Crops Conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, at the Lockwood United Methodist Life Center, registration 4-6 p.m., $5 fee, Maggie Mae catered dinner included. RSVP to 417-637-2112,
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Lockwood Library’s Story Time Celebrated on New Year’s Eve From Lockwood Library
For story time on New Year’s Eve, the Story Time kids heard Happy New Year, Pooh! and The Night Before New Year’s. The kids decorated New Year party hats and made party shakers to ring in the New Year. On January 7, National Law Enforcement Officers day was observed with a Springfield officer leading the story time.
We hope you have begun a great New Year, and come see us soon! Adults, we are starting a Blue January so come in and see which books are on display!
Calendar of Events Lockwood Farmers Market Each Thursday
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no later than January 16. Topics include: Alternative Grazing: Cover Crops and Warm Season Forages - Joni Harper, MU agronomy; Balancing Nutrients on the Farm: Synthetic vs. Litter - Peter Scharf, MU fertility; Supplementation During Environmental Stress: Drought, Excessive Rainfall, Low Quality Hay - Eric Bailey, MU beef.
Senior Center Gun Raffle, Feb. 3
The Dade County Senior Center is raffling off a Henry 22 rifle, lever action with a Tosca scope (has been fired). Tickets are $1 each and may be purchased at the senior center located at 58 N. Allison, Greenfield or from members of the center. Call 417-6372626 for more information. Drawing will be February 3, 2020, at the center.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training, Feb. 6
Private Pesticide Applicator’s training Thursday, February 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Dade County Extension office in Greenfield. Cost for materials is $25. This training is for producers of agricultural commodities, 18 years or older, wishing to renew or receive their private pesticide applicator’s license in order to buy and apply restricted use chemicals on their own land. License holders need to renew their license every five years. Call the Dade County office at 417637-2112 to register.
Narconon Now Offers Addiction Screenings
Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals, 1-800-431-1754.
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Missouri Gov. Parson Reviews Successes of 2019 in State, Region From Office of Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
As 2019 comes to a close, Governor Mike Parson highlights the state’s many successes and accomplishments over the past year. “From economic and workforce development to rebuilding our state’s infrastructure, 2019 has been an exciting year for Missouri,” Governor Parson said. “We’ve had some big wins worth celebrating and have shown what major progress we can make by working together for the people of Missouri. We are proud of all that we’ve accomplished in 2019 and look forward to another successful year in 2020.” Strong Economy Currently at 3.1 percent, Missouri’s unemployment
rate has remained at near-historic lows throughout 2019 and has been below the national unemployment rate for 40 consecutive months. The African American unemployment rate in Missouri has dropped from over 10 percent in 2015 to 5.9 percent today. Governor Parson and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly came together to end the years-long economic border war between Missouri and Kansas, costing an estimated $330 million in incentives over the past decade. Also this year, the General Assembly passed a state budget that for the first time in over a decade left more than $100 million on the bottom line. Thanks to additional tax cuts at the state and federal level, real incomes are rising faster than any time in recent
history.
Economic and Workforce Development Over the last year, Missouri has grown by nearly 40,000 new jobs and secured several major business investments across the state, including General Motors’ recent announcement of a $1.5 billion investment in its Wentzville facility. Boeing secured a $16 billion contract to build the T-X trainer in St. Louis; Bayer announced it will bring 500 new jobs to Creve Coeur; and agriculture giant Bunge announced the relocation of its global headquarters from New York to the St. Louis metropolitan area. On the other side of the state, Kansas City, Missouri, landed two divisions from the USDA and over 500 new jobs for the first time in our nation’s history. Briggs
Walnut Grove Elementary Names December Students of the Month
Front row, left to right: second grade (Woody) - Addison Bowers and Draven Campbell; second grade (Arnall) - Sophie Sawyer and Oskar Ashby; first grade, Josie Carpenter and Blaine Keeland; kindergarten - Oliver Palmer and Kaiya Martinez. Back row: fifth grade, Aubrey Hailey and Madalynn Russell; fourth grade, Levi Hains and Ian Risaliti; third grade, Alexa Kelley and (not pictured) Ashlyn Renteria. (Photo courtesy Walnut Grove R-V School District)
& Stratton is creating 130 new jobs in Poplar Bluff; Purina invested $115 million to expand its factory in Bloomfield; and Nucor Steel is close to beginning operations at its $250 million steel mill in Sedalia, among others. Over 42,000 Missourians are signed up to receive customized training assistance through the Missouri One Start program, and over 600 applications have been received for the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant program. Missouri also officially reached 10,000 new registered apprenticeships this year, ranking the state second in the nation for new apprenticeships. The state also ranked second in the nation for the number of completed apprenticeships in FY 2019.
Infrastructure In July, Missouri received an $81.2 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build a new I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. Receipt of the grant triggered $301 million in state bonding, authorized by the General Assembly during legislative session, to repair or replace another 215 bridges across the state. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently issued the first series of bonds at a true interest cost of 1.25 percent. In addition to the bonding plan, the Missouri legislature included $50 million in general revenue
in the FY 2020 state budget to repair or replace approximately 45 bridges throughout the state and another $50 million for a transportation cost-share program. This $50 million cost-share investment will ultimately lead to nearly $150 million in new infrastructure and an economic impact of approximately $350 million. In all, the bold infrastructure proposals put forward this year have netted $1 billion in new projects for the state. Government Reform Governor Parson’s first reorganization of state government took effect in August, impacting one quarter of state agencies and hundreds of state employees. The reorganization moved several divisions from the Department of Economic Development to other state agencies in an effort to better align functions of state government, increase efficiency, and improve customer service to all Missourians. These changes reduced the agency’s size by 75 percent, representing the most significant reorganization of state government in decades. As part of Governor Parson’s plan to improve state government, a state prison was also successfully consolidated this year at an annual savings of $22 million that was reinvested in increased pay for Department of Corrections staff. Other state employees were also given a much-needed pay
raise. Under Governor Parson’s leadership, Missouri has invested in building the state workforce’s skills and capabilities to better serve Missourians through such programs as The Missouri Way, the Missouri Leadership Academy, and MOLearning. Since Governor Parson took office, he has made a total of 397 appointments to various boards and commissions, as well as county offices and department and division directors. He has also made 20 judicial appointments in 2019.
Health and Public Safety Governor Parson signed several Executive Orders this year aimed at improving the health and public safety of Missourians. To help curb rising healthcare premiums and increase access to health insurance, Governor Parson signed Executive Order 19-13 in July creating the Missouri Health Insurance Innovation Task Force. In March, Governor Parson signed Executive Order 19-04 creating the School Safety Task Force, and in October signed Executive Order 19-18 to address the youth vaping epidemic in Missouri. Executive Order 19-18 directed the Departments of Health and Senior Services, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Public Safety (DPS) to use existing resources ‘Governor Reviews’ Continued on page 5
Pennington Seed Celebrates End of Year With Employee Awards At left, Keith Hankins addresses first shift employees of Pennington Seed during their noon-time Christmas holiday meal, thanking them for “making the company successful.” The meal for first and second shifts was provided by Nard’s Kitchen of Dadeville, third shift had breakfast at Backwoods Cafe in Greenfield. Top right, Pennington Seed drivers Jerry Jones, Brandon Chandler, Eli McKeehan, Pete Gloodt were awarded bonuses for safe driving, with over 331,000 miles collectively and safely driven by the group. Bottom right, David King was recognized for his 35 years of service at Pennington Seed, shown here being congratulated by Keith Hankins. (Photos courtesy Pennington Seed)
From Linda Perkin Pennington Seed, Inc. Training/Publications
Pennington Seed employees celebrated the Christmas season with a meal for each shift. First shift met in the mulch department at noon for their meal and awards program. Keith Hankins opened with a thank you to all employees for “making the company successful.” The awards program started with recognition of the “Employees of the Month” for the 12 months of 2019. Brock Fleeman was recognized for recently receiving the “You Can Count On Me” award at the company-
wide managers meeting in Chilton, Wisc. One of the drivers, Eli McKeehan, was recognized for the appreciation he received from a customer and his outstanding job of representing Pennington Seed. Royce Sutton, safety manager, presented awards to the seven departments with no reportable accidents during 2019. Those departments were: coater room, fescue plant, maintenance, return center, office, seed lab, and warehouse. J.B. King, distribution operations, presented drivers with bonuses for no accidents during 2019. Those drivers were: Jerry
Jones, Brandon Chandler, Eli McKeehan and Pete Gloodt. The group had collectively driven over 331,000 miles covering six states. Next, employees were recognized for their years of service by Hankins who said, “It’s our people that make Pennington successful and a fun place to work. All those years represent experience, perseverance, and hard work.” 35 years of service - David King; 30 years of service - Don McGee, Kevin Neill, and Mark Shull; 25 years of service - Debra Matthews, Darrel Mayfield, Joe Reed, and Gerri Torres; 20 years of service - Anthony Benson,
Kim Mai, Coleen Mervin, Katrena Wright; 10 years of service - Courtney Harrison; 5 years of service - Jeff Chamber, Tara Cope, Tim Fowler, James Huff, Myra Rochwick, Patty Evermon, Katie Powell, Eli McKeehan. Second shift employees also met in the mulch plant and ate their meal at 7 p.m. Bruce Carpenter provided the music and Nard’s Kitchen of Dadeville provided the food for first and second shifts. Third shift employees had breakfast together at the Backwoods Restaurant, in Greenfield.
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722 Mt. Vernon Blvd. Mt. Vernon Fri/Sat/Sun 4-9 or later. Walk-ins welcome! Private Parties | Gift Certificates | Leagues Royce Sutton, safety manager for Pennington Seed, recognized the maintenance department on having a year with no reportable accidents. (Photos courtesy Pennington Seed)
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Governor Reviews to develop a statewide campaign to educate, warn, and deter the use of vaping devices among Missouri’s youth. The state’s Clear the Air youth vaping awareness campaign was officially launched in November. Also this year, Governor Parson committed Highway Patrol troopers and Department of Public Safety resources to the City of St. Louis to assist with federal task forces (ATF Strike Force, US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, USAO Adoptive Cases, and the Mission SAVE task force) to focus on violent crime. He also designated troopers to police certain interstates in St. Louis at the request of St. Louis
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City elected officials. Flood Recovery Missouri was plagued by record-level flooding this year, devastating businesses, homes, and communities across the state. To help establish a path forward and refocus the state’s flood control priorities, Governor Parson signed Executive Order 19-14 in July creating the Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group. Governor Parson also came together with the Governors of Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa to discuss flood control and identify regional solutions. As a group, they met with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers three times to
discuss what needs to be done differently to be better prepared for the future. The Governors also recently signed a four-state agreement to cooperate on issues relating to flood control and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Missouri State Fair 2019 Governor Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson attended the Missouri State Fair again this year for a multi-day, 15-stop tour of many of the Fair’s biggest attractions. Attendance for the 2019 State Fair reached 337,112 individuals, showing the importance of the Fair to the Show-Me State.
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Lockwood FFA Collects 300 lbs of Food for Ministerial Alliance Pantry
The Lockwood FFA delivered over 300 lbs of non-perishable food items from their food drive to the Lockwood Ministerial Alliance before the start Christmas break. The chapter collected donations during December in a friendly competition between classes. (Photo courtesy Lockwood FFA Chapter)
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COMMENTARY My Turn By Bob Jackson
Listen and silent are spelled with the same letters. CHURCH SIGN: Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are. I found that growing up in the 1960s was a lot more fun than being in my sixties. I am just mad. I waited my whole life for 2020. Not a single George Jetson car in sight. You have to be at least 50 years old to know the Jetsons. Too busy is a myth. People make time for things important to them. False friends are worse than bitter enemies. MORE COUNTRY WISDOM Some folks would say a lot more if they didn’t talk so much. Advice most needed is least heeded. An ounce of doing is
worth a pound of talk. Don’t try to hold a barn cat against his will. If wishes were horses, some folk would need a lot of hay. When you feel neighborly, dust a little sugar on your words and cookies. GREAT IDEA A man from Neodesha, Kansas, will provide free college tuition for families that move to the town and graduate from high school there. LOOKING BACK JANUARY 2000 Lockwood Tiger boys basketball team wins Golden City Tournament Doris Lillenkamp named director of Good Shepard Nursing Home. Gary Banta celebrates working 20 years at Coose Trailers.
Missouri State Representative Ronnie Miller (R) Stockton will run for third term. Nelle Hunt turns 112 years old. Fred’s Fish House opens in Ash Grove. Don Griger named new director Dade County Nursing Home. QUESTION OF WEEK Pat Kriesller of Greenfield won the malt at Red’s last week on the question about the cave east of Neola. It was Martin’s Cave or Emral Lake Cave. Question this week: What was the name of the Ford auto dealership on South Allison Street in Greenfield? Winner gets a malt at Red’s. Send answer to johncoffeecsa@gmail. com or call 417-8606656.
Royster 1-12-2012, Marlin Dodd 1-12-2008, Shorty Ennis 1-12-2000, Joan Emery 1-13-2011, Harold Ray Gayer 1-13-2017, Anna Marshall 1-13-2018, Guy Killingsworth 1-14-2006, Grandma Elizabeth Hargis 1-14-1998, Jennie Gilmore 1-14-1996, Marilyn Myers 1-15-2002, Macky Davis 1-15-2012, Larry Spain 1-15-2015 and Goober Estep 1-15-2019. Gone but never forgotten. I guess everyone made it through New Year’s Eve. I visited with Sherry Hargis that afternoon and then came home to babysit Bodhi Baker while his parents went out with Logan Baker and Cheyenne Clark. This was the first time in a long time that I made it till midnight. Chelsey Martin has really enjoyed her break from work for a week spoiling Bodhi. But all good things come to an end and back to work she went on Thursday. Without Bodhi at the store this past week, it seems like we have got a lot accomplished, too. But he was missed by our customers and we are all back to our routine now. New Year’s Day was quiet around my house and I got some cleaning done. Thursday was Mom’s 88th birthday and Janie and I treated her to Krispy Kreme donuts and lunch. She received lots of phone calls and had a good day. I understand some parents got an awesome Christmas present when they were told they were going to be grandparents.
Nathan and Karen Roby are delighted with the news from their son, Tyler and Stacey that they are expecting in July. Not only that but it will be twin boys. Congratulations to you all!! What a bag July will be! Also, Kelby Davis and Sierra Watson are happy to announce they will be having a baby in July, too. Nothing like little ones to bring a smile to our faces. Vi Davis is busy making quilts for all her little ones coming. I believe she has three new great-grand babies coming in 2020. Congratulations to the Greenfield third grade girls basketball team on their first game Saturday against Liberal. In a close game, they won 11-10. Those scoring for the Wildcats were: Khloe Niehoff, seven pts; Mia Thompson and Maliyah Mandley both added two. Jerry and Ann Glenn and their two children and two granddaughters are enjoying a wonderful vacation together on the beach. What a way to start the new year. Was sorry to see in the paper where June Richter, 98, of Ash Grove, passed away. My dad used to haul cattle for her and her dad, George Crussell. She leaves behind one son, David Richter and one daughter, Kathy Tipton and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, in 1995; son, Danny Richter; and sisters, Jean Richter and Shirley Christian.
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Coach Jackson Named Mr. Irresistible 1969-70
The Vedette’s very own reporter Bob Jackson as “Mr. Irresistible.” Then Coach Jackson, he was named as Mr. Irreisistible for 1969-70 due to his great ankle wrapping ability. (Submitted photo, originally printed in the Greenfield High School ACTA of ‘70)
Backroads of So. Greenfield By Carmen Hargis Baker Birthdays: January 9th-Robin “Johnson”, twins-Emmett and Mikah Anderson 6, Paige Hargis 25, Molli Shaw 26, Sophia McDowell 28, Gerry Ruark 49 and Charles Kramer 79; 10th-Kinley Nash 5, Dylan Noad 23, Carrie Staudt 34, Grant Ruark 51, Tonia East 57 and Uncle Terry Myers 72; 11th-Charles Gass, Brittany Bean 27 and Michael Brown 66; 12th-Billy Judd, Jennifer Friend, Rylan Holman 5, Haylee Holland 5 and Janet Burns 69; 13th-Randy Feasel, Brennan Anderson 6, Colton Beckley 9, Caden Duke 17, Robbie Jackson 52, Bill McKinley 61, Donald Gillen the big 70, Jackie East 76, Howard Thieman 78 and Nelson Marlowe 86; 14th-Briar Wallen, Kim Kinder, Bodhi Gladden 1, Josiah Keene 16, Isabella Young 10, Colin McMasters 16, Jamie Baker 37 and Nikki Pickett 62; 15thLandon Wilmoth 10, Kya Meyers 12, Jennifer Essary 20, Kelby Davis 24, Grace McMasters 24 and Glenn Kramer 73. Wishing you all a wonderful birthday! Anniversaries: January 9th-Mark and Stephanie Davis 27 years; 10th-Junior and Becky Hurd 7 years; 12th-Nick and Renae Brown 25 years; 14th-Tyler and Stacey Roby 3 years. Wishing you many more years of happiness! In Memory: Mae Menzies 1-9-2009, Ruth Trost 1-9-2014, Rev. Bill Good 1-9-2016, Aunt Mary Frieze 1-10-2008, Joker Hall 1-11-2013, Sheila Newkirk 1-11-2017, Karen
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Her service was Monday at Center Baptist Church in Ash Grove. Also, long-time friend of my sister, Kaki Payne, lost her husband, Kenneth Payne, 73, to cancer on December 23, 2019. Kaki has been to every birthday party Tassy has had for her kids and to lots of ballgames, too. She is like part of our family. I want to extend sympathy out to all those who have lost a loved one. Bodhi spent a few hours with us on Saturday night while Stormy and Chelsey tried out the new restaurant in Dadeville. They reported it was very good. Tassy went back for her check-up last week and her leukemia is still in remission. They are still trying to wean her off of some of her medicine but decided to leave the dose where it is at for now. Every time they try to lower it she gets sick so decided this was best for now. She won’t have to report back for a whole month. She was thrilled to hear that; the weekly drive to Kansas City was getting old. Sunday Stormy, Chelsey and Bodhi went to visit Papa Baker in Ash Grove. Papa had a wagon re-done for Bodhi that has been in the family for 125 years. It is a real nice heirloom that should last thru several more generations. Rick Baker also visited with his dad Sunday, too. Can you believe this January weather we are having? I know it won’t last but it sure is nice for this
time of year. But I’d say come calving time in February and March we will be wishing for this nice weather. Steve and Tracy Lasater took advantage of the nice weather and went hiking at Roaring River State Park over the weekend. Wishing Dalson Meyer a speedy recovery from knee surgery he had over Christmas break. Congratulations to little Miss Sophia Wilmoth on going to Memphis for her first Blues & BBQ Gymnastics competition. She came home with a first and three seconds in her events and a First Place All Around. Sophia is the daughter of Chase and Chelsie Wilmoth and the granddaughter of Doug and Karen Sexton and Shirley “Jones” Wilmoth. Everyone have a great week.
Assumption By Frank Berry
Unless he specifies, never assume a writer is writing of you. You may know also the writer does not write of anyone else you have heard of. He writes words of life, surely so, events and places, if any word touches your heart, it is you - not he - who has arranged the touch. He merely draws your heart out - for you to hold and see - to act. Look at his words. He cobbles one at a time. We Know Though they have always carried us, we cannot take our heroes with us. If you’ve learned, you’ve learned. And you have won! God is the essence of all truth. We must learn what truth means. Love will always carry you. It is your buoy. It is your hope. See that star? It is for you. Go to it! Now! What is a whale but a great large fish? What is a thought but a great large universe? We know whales are not fishes. We know many things that are not! If your whole essence is pure love, you are winning the game! Do not blind yourself. Go look. See. And hear.
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Saving Memories (Continued from front) community together, and I want to make sure that whoever wants to have a piece of can have it.” The church is a familiar landmark not just to the congregation meeting there, but to residents across northeastern Jasper County, as it has served as the polling station for Sheridan Township for decades, as well as that for Lincoln Township
since Jasper County consolidated polling places several years ago.
A graphic designer by trade, Carter is carrying on a family tradition of woodworking and tinkering, and makes art from salvaged wood. He decided to use those skills to memorialize Zion Church in the best way he knew.
“Where other people might see trash or something to throw away, I see old wood with scuff marks and nail holes and I see a story,” said Carter. “So I try to change the wood as little as possible in the pieces I make.” Over the past few months, Carter has been slowly deconstructing the original, woodframe portion of building, which had originally been dedicated in March 1882.
It’s a testament to the workmanship of the original builders that a church building 137 years old remained standing after a tornado while the church parsonage next door, built in 1960, was leveled down to the
ground.
“The tornado was actually closer to the church [than the parsonage], so it was built sturdy – and so much different than the way we build things now,” said Carter. “You can tell what was the original construction from the square nails that they used.” The church building lost a large portion of its roof and the steeple when the tornado hit. Preliminary surveys from the National Weather Service in Springfield estimated the tornado was up to a half-mile wide, with maximum winds of 142 mph. It 12 miles in 22 minutes on a path that took eventually
Opera House (Continued from front) “The vision for the Opera House is to have it become a destination venue that would draw folks from miles around,” said Wilkinson. “Owners ‘B’ and Kim Rhodes and Jack Pugh are hoping to attract people coming to Stockton Lake for the weekend or holidays, people looking to go out on a day trip – but most importantly to offer a venue that Dade County folks can call their own.”
Wilkinson said there are several events in the works, with a kickoff “Open Mic” event on March 14. A website for the facility has also been launched, www. g re e n f i e l d o p e r a h o u s e . net, featuring a video with some history on the building and its restoration. “We are working on having some other events scheduled during the year and would like to get local businesses as sponsors,” added Wilkinson. In the cafe, Margie Bishop has been making pies a couple days a week for the past couple months – in
Bishop was neighbors with Sharon Drew, who helped make some of the soups served at the cafe prior to her passing from can-
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Carter said that while the building is still standing, it will eventually get to the point it could collapse, at which time it will have to be brought down.
“I’m thankful they’ve allowed me to do this, and I’m glad I’ve been given the chance,” said Carter. “A lot of it will live on – some may get lost as time goes on – but as long as we keep the memories alive it’s not a futile effort. I care about doing what I can.” (The Scripture quoted is Proverbs 22:28, King James Version, for those wondering.)
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looking forward to adding the Golden City Eagles to the lineup.”
“I enjoy getting out, you can probably see me driving my golf cart around everywhere,” said Bishop.
“It took a while for things to come back to me, and it kinda looked iffy whether I would make it for a while,” said Bishop. “I worked hard to get back home.”
took it near Golden City and Lockwood, causing significant damage in the countryside.
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what started as a way for her to get out of the house more often.
Bishop said she needed to get out more often while she has been recovering from injuries she suffered in an automobile-train collision in January 2018. Her husband didn’t survive the accident, and she spent two months in intensive care after suffering a sub-dural hematoma, followed by weeks of rehabilitation and physical therapy, and staying with family for a time before returning to her home.
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cer. Bishop said she would come in and eat at the cafe and would visit with the people there. When she decided to find a job to have another challenge besides working around her house and yard, it seemed natural to see if the cafe needed any help.
“I came in and asked for a job and ‘B’ said, ‘Can you make pies?’ and I said ‘If it’s in a cookbook I can make it,” said Bishop. “I hope the pies are getting better and prettier.”
Bishop said she appreciates hearing what people think of her pies, so feel free to leave comments or notes at the cafe.
“I wasn’t much of a ‘kitchen person’ before, I liked to work outside – this is just another challenge I’ve set for myself,” said Bishop. “I’m thankful for the folks at the cafe giving me this chance, and just know I couldn’t do any of this without my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
Harvey said the Golden City facility is expected to completed this spring and will be open shortly after. The facility is being constructed with enough space to house a full-service bank branch complete with drive through. The building contractor is LaForge & Budd Construction out of Parsons, Kan. Headquartered in Chanute, Kan., Community National Bank & Trust was chartered in 1987, and has expanded via growth and acquisition since that time, with facilities in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The bank entered the Southwest Missouri market when it acquired Heritage State Bank and its locations in Nevada, Lamar, El Dorado
Springs, and Carthage
“We’ve enjoyed tremendous success with our expansion/merger and acquisition of Heritage State Bank in mid2018,” said Morey. “Our Lamar Banking Center, also in Barton County, has enjoyed substantial growth, and we look forward to Community National offering banking services 20 miles east of Lamar in Golden City.”
Harvey said that CNB&T places an emphasis on excellence in service, strong support of local needs, superior account and lending products, and a passion for community service are cornerstones in serving our growing customer base. Morey said that expansions currently in the works will lead to the bank having a total of 36 brick-and-mortar locations with 39 ATMs.
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said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences December 19, 2019 S&K File No.19-034519 By: Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC w w w. s h a p i r o a n d k r e i s man-mo.com Altisource Purported address: 506 Campbell Ave, Greenfield, MO 65661 To be published in The Vedette on December 19, 2019, December 26, 2019, January 2, 2020 and January 9, 2020. Notice Of Filing Notice of filing for candidacy of the Board of Directors for Dade County Nursing Home District #1 Cedar, Earnest, North Townships and District #2 East Center Township, will be received until January 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Anyone desiring to be a candidate for the offices must file in writing at Dade County Nursing Home business office, between the weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No filing fees are requlred. The candidate must be at least 24 years of age, a United states citizen and have lived and been a tax payer in the district for one year prior to the election. To be published in The Vedette on January 9, 2020 and January 16, 2020. NOTICE OF FILING Dadeville Rural Fire Protection District is accepting declarations of candidacy for the position of 1 board member to
be decided in the April 2020 general election. Any person wishing to file may contact Lori Sneed at (417) 995-4555 or file with the Dade County Clerk’s office before January
21, 2020. To be published in The Vedette on December 26, 2019 and January 9, 2020.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT CITY OF GREENFIELD, MISSOURI SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2019 WATER & SEWER CHECKING RECEIPTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on June 30, 2019 DISBURSEMENTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on December 31, 2019
$327,356.47 632,448.38 -254,415.45 705,389.40
GENERAL FUND - SAVINGS ACCOUNT RECEIPTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on June 30, 2019 DISBURSEMENTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on December 31, 2019
$12,748.36 259,748.63 0.00 272,496.99
STREETS & ALLEYS - GAS TAX SAVINGS RECEIPTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on June 30, 2019 DISBURSEMENTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on December 31, 2019
$5,149.38 106,068.64 91,032.40 20,185.62
GENERAL FUND - CHECKING ACCOUNT RECEIPTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on June 30, 2019 DISBURSEMENTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on December 31, 2019
$263,218.59 56,014.64 -258,932.71 60,300.52
PARK FUND CHECKING RECEIPTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on June 30, 2019 DISBURSEMENTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on December 31, 2019
$ 41,552.51 -1,038.93 -44,211.47 -3,697.89
SEWER PROJECT SAVINGS RECEIPTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on June 30, 2019 DISBURSEMENTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on December 31, 2019
$15,489.15 184,523.04 0.00 200,012.19
STREET & ALLEY CHECKING RECEIPTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on June 30, 2019 DISBURSEMENTS for July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 BALANCE on December 31, 2019
$52,016.50 -35,343.68 -57,004.70 -40,331.88
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT
$255,159.23
THIS FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSOURI REVISED STATUTES OF CHAPTER 79, SECTION 76.160. Mark Davis Mo. Registered City Clerk To be published in The Vedette on January 9, 2020.
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Private Pesticide Applicator’s Training-Barton Co. Private Pesticide Applicator’s training Friday, February 7 at 9 a.m. at the Lamar First Baptist Church. Cost for materials is $25. This training is for producers of agricultural commodities, 18 years or older, wishing to renew or receive their private pes-
ticide applicator’s license in order to buy and apply restricted use chemicals on their own land. License holders need to renew their license every five years. Call the Barton County office at 417-6823579 to register.
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Sports Scoreboard Most area basketball teams resumed play last week. Greenfield and Lockwood boys played in a shootout at BBC in Springfield on January 4. Greenfield lost to Iberia; Lockwood lost to Thomas Jefferson Joplin. The Miller boys basketball tournament is this weekend. Next week is the Golden City boys and girls tournament with four games each night. Greenfield, Lockwood, Everton, Dadeville and the host are some of the teams playing. The Eagle teams are good. I will have bracket on Vedette web site. Will Kansas City Chiefs advance to play Baltimore? I found an old Springfield paper from November 1957. Stories of interest: Don Kirk coached the Everton boys. The Tigers played Bois Arc twice. Greenfield was a member of Midwest Conference along with Carterville. Greenfield held boys tournament December 1621,1957. BASKETBALL RESULTS GREENFIELD: The Lady Wildcats traveled to Conway January 3 and lost 5450. Three freshmen Marlie Wright 17, Tatum Torres
13 and Trista Torres led Greenfield in scoring. GHS is now 6-4 on the season. The Wildcat boys lost to Iberia in a shootout in Springfield January 4. LOCKWOOD: The Tiger boys faced Thomas Jefferson in a shootout in Springfield January 4. Lockwood fell 66-60. Top scorers were Max Schnelle (17), Blaine Garver (16), and Spencer Neal (11). WALNUT GROVE: The Lady Tigers, after winning their tournament, hosted Class 4 Rogersville and lost 52-51. EVERTON: The Tiger boys played SWC team Sarcoxie and lost 61-48. Trey Shearer led Everton in scoring. WALNUT GROVE TOURNAMENT RECAP The tournament ended December 30, 2019. The GHS girls played for seventh place and lost to a taller Pierce City-5 60-49. The Miller boys took third edging Seymour 47-45. The Miller girls lost to Walnut Grove 42-40 for first place. ALL TOURNAMENT TEAMS Boys: Miller’s Joel Kleeman and Presten Richardson Girls: Miller’s Kaylee Helton, Claudia Hadlock; Walnut Grove’s Faith Gilkey and Lauren Johnson.
The Walnut Grove girls pulled out a close win in the championship game of the Morris Bros. Holiday Classic against Miller 42-40.
Miller’s Claudia Hadlock and Kaylee Helton were named in the Morris Bros. Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team in Walnut Grove. Others included in the All-Tournament Team were Walnut Grove’s Faith Gilkey and Lauren Johnson. On the boys side, Miller’s Joel Kleeman and Presten Richardson were also recognized. (Submitted photos)
AREA SPORTS SCHEDULE
By Bob Jackson Reporter
Thursday, January 9 Crane at GHS BB Golden City at Rich Hill BB GBB Friday, January 10 Walnut Grove at Mack’s Creek BB GBB Adrian at Lockwood BB Aurora at Greenfield BB Halfway at Dadeville BB GBB Miller BB Tournament Greenwood at Golden City BB GBB Saturday, January 11 Miller BB Tournament Monday, January 13 Walnut Grove at Strafford GBB Miller at Eldorado Springs GBB Golden City BB GBB Tournament Greenfield, Lockwood, Everton, Dadeville
Better Than ‘Filay-Miggnon’ From Larry Dablemont
I don’t know how many times I have sat down in these woods on my neighbor’s farm. Most of those times I have been here hunting deer or wild turkey. A time or two I have carried only my camera. But it is a good place to be, leaning up against a big oak, relaxing in a place of calm and quiet and peace, far away from the daily chaos of offices and traffic and too many people. I have my squirrel gun across my lap, a Savage over and under, .22 rifle on top, the bottom barrel a 20-gauge. On one side of it there is an engraving of a fox, and a flying turkey on the other. I remember my dad using it back in the 1960’s to hunt squirrels and rabbits. I am about to use it to get a pair of squirrels for supper. I am plumb tired of eating lobster and shrimp and that filay-miggnon us outdoor writers are use to! I intend to fry myself a squirrel or two. But first I have to get one. And I didn’t bring any shotgun shells, so I will have to get one with the .22 rifle barrel, like squirrel hunters ought to. I didn’t do much of that as a boy. I had an old single-shot 16-gauge Iver Johnson shotgun and if the squirrel didn’t run, I didn’t miss. But with a .22 rifle, I seldom got one. What wonderful times those were, riding my bicycle down to the Tweed Bottoms along the river, with that shotgun tied across the handlebars and five or six shells in my pocket. I could buy a few shells at a time at Mr. Duff’s Western Auto Store for eight cents apiece. Jess Wolf, one of
the pool hall’s front bench regulars would give me 25 cents for gray squirrels, 35 cents for fox squirrels, and he’d often buy two, leaving me two or three for supper. Mom knew how to make them with a pressure cooker and dumplings. And I had to leave the heads on when I cleaned them, cause dad and grandpa liked to crack the skull open to eat the brains. Yuck! I never did that… and grandpa would shake his head and say he didn’t know what was happening to this younger generation! It seems silly to be hunting squirrels two miles from my home up on lightnin’ ridge when there are about 20 grays and a half-dozen fox squirrels within a few feet of my back porch. But I am not hungry enough to eat anything that feeds at my corn feeder, including the deer or turkey. The deer still come to my back yard, and ten years ago there were seven gobblers that would come there to fatten up for spring gobbling. Today there are none. And in these sprawling hundreds of acres of timber on my neighbor’s lands, there are darn few now, where once there were so many. If the MDC biologists know what is happening to our wild turkeys, they do not act like it. City-born biologists spend too much time in their offices analyzing studies and not near enough time in the woods. Right now we need some drastic changes in seasons and limits on wild turkeys. In most areas of the Ozarks, they are really, really declining. As I walked in to that little valley where my resting place is, I shot at three gray
squirrels and missed each, difficult targets on the move through branches and vines. Age has weakened my shooting ability. Why, twenty years ago I could flush grasshoppers and pick them off before they could land! Now leaning up against my tree looking down into a small draw where red oak acorns are still fairly plentiful, I can see one nice fox squirrel rummaging around, as another, up in the high branches of a shagbark hickory, is squawking a warning that every outdoorsman has heard a thousand times, meaning he has seen me, or perhaps a hawk. For some reason, the one on the ground pays little attention to him, hearing
problems perhaps. Must be an old squirrel. Moving up the slope, sitting on the side of a big oak, the fox squirrel presents a fairly easy target at 30 yards. I only missed him twice. But not a third time!
It is a good idea when hunting squirrels to have a good sharp knife and plastic bag, and to clean a squirrel immediately after killing it. I had neither, so carrying him by the back legs, I headed for home. I felt a little bit bad about killing the squirrel, but I have good use for it. When I was a kid I never felt that kind of regret about baggin’ a squirrel or rabbit.
Squirrels don’t live very long anyway and none die easy. A .22 bullet is as merciful as any demise they might face. What I like to do is marinate a squirrel in something, then cook it on a grill. But frying it and eating it with white gravy isn’t too bad when you are tired of steak and lobster… like us outdoor writers get at times. Or did I already mention that? We live pretty high on the hog up here in the woods on my ridge top. Might have a wild mallard or two soon, or a rabbit maybe, with canned poke-salet
greens with sassafras tea. Doesn’t just thinking about a meal like that make you hungry? I know that many of you have read some of my books. There is a new one out now, entitled, “Recollections of an Old-Fashioned Angler.” If you can’t find one, just call our office and we will tell you how to get an autographed copy. The number is 417-7775227. You can email me at lightninridge47@gmail. com or write to me at Box 22, Bolivar, MO 65613. My website is worth seeing… larrydablemontoutdoors.
