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INSIDE OBITUARIES • Joe Ann Russell Yocom, 94, Springfield • Judith (Judy) Kay Wood, 73, Golden City • Devin N. Long, 35, Everton • Wilma Denise Lewis, 64, Greenfield • John William Cox, 93, Aurora • Betty Lou Howe, 87, Marionville • Jerry Dwayne Kleeman, 68, Mt. Vernon • Ronald Eugene Misener, Sr., 72, Monett • Dewey Patterson, Jr., 85, Aurora • Sharon “Sherry” Sharon, 80, Mt. Vernon • Ronald Francis West, 76, Aurora • Wayne Eugene “Gene” Williams, 81, Aurora • Joan Bigelow Wise, 90, Crane
Free Christmas Dinner, Dec. 25
A Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day, Dec. 25 at 12 noon. Served will be turkey and ham with all the trimmings at the Family Life Center, located at 410 Main Street in Lockwood. There is no charge for the dinner, reservations are not required and all are welcome to attend. Take outs and deliveries are available. For more information, contact Shirley at 816-476-2311 or 417-805-0008. Also visit their Facebook page at “A Merry Christmas Dinner.”
Basketball Tournament Jan. 23
A 1st/2nd Grade Co-Ed Basketball Tournament will be held Jan. 23 at Dadeville School, games start at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $50 team; medals will be awarded for first place. This is a fundraiser for a new baseball field scoreboard. Entry deadline is Jan. 19. Spectator fees are $3 per adult, $2 for school age child and $1 for senior citizens. Contact Kayla Getman at 417-224-0406 or Ray Getman at 417-224-0002 for info.
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Curbside Caroling In Greenfield Lockwood R-I to Run Reduced Bus Routes By Rachel Schnelle Special to The Vedette
The Lockwood R-I School District Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 16, with a focus on celebrating the semester’s accomplishments and making decisions for the next. The open session began with a prayer by Larry Coose. On Wednesday night, December 16, members of the Main Street Baptist Church and Glad Tiding Assembly of God braved the cold weather and rode on trailers on hay bales and toured the streets of Greenfield singing Christmas carols. (Photo by Bob Jackson)
First items approved included the meeting agenda, consent agenda items and the payment to Net-
Vision. An update to the substitute teachers list was also approved.
Supt. Clay Lasater suggested the possibility of restructuring school bus routes for the spring semester. He proposed having just three bus routes, and consulted with current bus drivers to come up with new routes. The bus drivers have already adapted this semester to the new COVID-19 regulations. ‘Lockwood BoE’ Continued on page 4
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Dangerous House Demo, Lots Cleared in Greenfield By James McNary Articles Editor
The Greenfield Board of Aldermen was informed by Mayor David Engroff that the demolition of the dangerous houses on Talbutt Street had been completed and the lots cleared in the time since the board last met, during the Dec. 16 meeting of that body.
The demolition was the culmination of efforts going back several months, which resulted in a hearing held as part of the last
board meeting, during which no parties with vested interest in the properties made an appearance. Engroff then instructed the city crew to begin the clearing of the hazardous structures, the cost of which will be attached to the properties as a special tax levy. City Attorney Allen Rose updated the board on a couple items, including the conversion of the
Quantum Athletics performed a special Christmas routine at Lockwood High School Friday evening. (Photos by Gina Langston)
Miller HS FEMA Shelter Dedication
‘House Demo’ Continued on page 4
Greenfield School Board Holds Meeting
By Bob Jackson Reporter
The Greenfield School Board met Wednesday, December 16, for their final meeting of 2020. All members were present along with superintendent of schools, Dr. Chris Kell, high school principal, Jennifer Roberts and elementary principal, Don Cox.
The board approved the minutes from the last meeting, paid bills and the treasurers report. Teach-
ers, Paula Rook and Sandy Lyle, who teach Pre K and Kindergarten, gave an update on their two classes that have 31 students. Kamey Baker of OPPA, the food program supervisor for the school system, briefed the board on the status of the program. OPPA and the school system will take part in the Missouri Beef Program beginning in January 2021. ‘Greenfield BoE’ Continued on page 4
The FEMA-certified storm shelter at the Miller High School campus was dedicated on Dec. 16. The board of education and a number of local dignitaries were present, as was the family of Margaret Buus, a leading supporter, who were presented with a plaque in her honor. Full story on page 4. (Photos by James McNary)
Contract Brings Local Law Enforcement Back to Miller
By James McNary Articles Editor
After having gone the better part of three years without a functioning municipal police department, the city of Miller and its residents will again have a local law enforcement presence following the approval of a contract
with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office by the Lawrence County Commission last week. The contract had already been approved by the Miller Board of Aldermen and had been signed by Mayor Stacy Daniels during the Dec. 10 meeting of the board.
“After several months of working out a three-year
agreement with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, we are pleased to now have a signed contract,” said Daniels. “Miller will once again have a full-time officer, provided through the LCSO.” Daniels said that the contract with the Sheriff’s Office goes into effect Jan. 1, 2021. The agreement pro-
vides for a full-time equivalent sheriff’s deputy to be on duty in Miller, empowered to enforce state law and local ordinances. When the dedicated officer is not on duty, law enforcement will continue to be provided by the sheriff’s office as it does for the rest of the county. “We look forward to this
partnership,” added Daniels.
In addition to the signing of the contract with the LCSO, the Dec. 10 board of aldermen meeting in Miller covered two months worth of business, as the board did not meet in ‘Miller Law Enforcement Continued on page 4
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Death Notices Wilma Denise Lewis
Wilma Denise Lewis, of Greenfield, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 64. The family held a Celebration of Life Service Saturday, December 19, 2020, in the Greenfield Community Building at the City Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Scoliosis Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Cremation services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
John William Cox
John William Cox, age 93, of Aurora, Missouri, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home. A graveside service, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora, Missouri, was held Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Marionville IOOF Cemetery in Marionville, Missouri. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com
Dewey Patterson
Dewey Patterson, Jr., age 85, of Aurora, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home. A graveside service, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora was held Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the Pleasant View Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.
Sharon ‘Sherry’ Sharon
Sharon “Sherry” Sharon, age 80, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at North Cypress Medical Center in Houston, Texas. A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon. Burial followed at the East View Cemetery, west of Stotts City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made payable to the Christ Chapel Church, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.
Ronald Francis West
Betty Lou Howe, age 87, of Marionville, Missouri, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville. A memorial service was held Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Marionville Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements were under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made payable to the Ozarks Methodist Manor, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantellFuneralHome.com.
Ronald Francis “Ronnie” West, age 76, of Aurora, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at his home. A graveside service, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora, will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of West can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.
Jerry Dwayne Kleeman
Wayne ‘Gene’ Williams
Betty Lou Howe
Jerry Dwayne Kleeman, age 68, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.
Ronald Eugene Misener
Ronald Eugene Misener, Sr., age 72, of Monett, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made payable to the funeral home, to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.
Wayne Eugene “Gene” Williams, 81, Aurora, Missouri, died Thursday, December 10, 2020. A funeral service under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora was held Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Aurora Church of Christ. A private family burial will follow at the Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to Doors Slammed Open Ministries in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.
Joan Bigelow Wise
Joan Bigelow Wise, Crane, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the age of 90 years. A funeral service was held Monday, December 21, 2020, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial followed at the Crane Community Cemetery in Crane, Missouri. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.
LETTERS Concerns About New TO THE EDITOR Packing Plant in Lockwood Dear Editor, At the December 14 meeting of the Lockwood City Council, some residents were notified that the possible sale of city property for the location of two new businesses would be discussed. The new businesses include a maintenance hub for Spire gas company at the end of 12th Street and a livestock processing plant at the end of 10th Street, adjacent to the water tower. After that meeting, res-
idents of the neighborhood circulated a petition requesting the city council to not sell city property for the placement of a commercial processing plant in their neighborhood. Residents feel that the increase of traffic and noise along with the odors associated with the plant would negatively impact their enjoyment of the neighborhood. The attraction of nuisance animals such as coyotes, stray dogs, skunks, rats and flies could be a safety
risk to the residents and their pets. The placement of a commercial processing plant in a single family home neighborhood would cause the neighborhood to become less desirable causing property values to decrease. If you have any questions or comments on the possible sale of city property for the new businesses, please contact the Lockwood City Hall. Dixie Weimer Lockwood, Missouri
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Devin N. Long
Devin N. Long, 35 of Everton, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Devin was born April 2, 1985 to Nathan and Sherry (Thomas) Long. On June 20, 2020, Devin and Ginny Adcock were united in marriage. Devin was a man full of love. He loved Christ, his family, Freeway Ministries, music, and helping others. He enjoyed playing Mario with his family and guitar hero, but they said that he had an unfair advantage since he had such a talent with the guitar to begin with. Devin used his talents to bring joy to others in per-
son and on social media. He had a big heart, full of compassion and was always helping, even when no one knew that he was doing it. Devin was a mama’s boy, loved spending time with his children, and his wife Ginny. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Devin is survived by his wife, Ginny Long; children: Meadow Macias, Alexander Long, Scarlett Long, and a little girl on the way; parents, Nathan and Sherry Long; sister, Heather Long; all of his brothers and sisters in Christ; aunts,
uncles, cousins, other family and many friends. Devin is preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Ash Grove First Baptist Church, Ash Grove, Missouri, with burial following in Liberty Cemetery, Everton, Missouri.
Joe Ann Russell Yocom
Joe Ann Russell Yocom, 94, Springfield, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:36 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Joe Ann was born in Greenfield, Missouri, to Oren Ellsworth Russell and Joe Wyldon King Russell on August 1, 1926. She graduated from Greenfield High School as valedictorian in 1944. Joe Ann then attended William Woods College (Fulton, Missouri) and graduated in 1946 with an Associate’s Degree. In 1948, Joe Ann graduated from the University of Missouri (Columbia) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching. On August 23, 1949, she married Jack L. Yocom of Anderson, Missouri, in Los Angeles, California, on the Bride and Groom radio program at the Chapman Park Hotel. She was a teacher for four years before moving to Springfield, Missouri, in 1952 to become a homemaker. Joe Ann and her husband, Jack, enjoyed traveling the world throughout their marriage. Joe Ann was an active member of her com-
munity and enjoyed community outreach. She was a member of the Southwest Missouri Museum Associates (SMMA), Republican Women’s Club, Church Women United, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Salvation Army Bell Ringers, church choir at National Avenue Christian Church, church choir at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, the choir at The Montclair Senior Living, and The Old Castle Choir (that she is credited with naming) at The Castlewood Assisted Living. She faithfully supported many organizations, including Samaritan’s Purse, Convoy of Hope, and Running Strong for American Indian Youth. Joe Ann was an avid MSU Lady Bears basketball fan, dedicating four decades to following the team around the country. Joe Ann was lovingly known as Mom, Nana, and Great Grand Nana by her family who will miss her dearly. Joe Ann is survived by two sons, Mark, Miles and wife, Debbie, all of Springfield, Missouri;, granddaughters: Sarah
Judith Kay Wood
Judith (Judy) Kay Wood, age 73, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by family. She was born July 3, 1947 in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of Dallas “Catfish” and Ina (Carr) Edwards. Judy was a 1965 graduate of Sarcoxie High School. She maintained close friendships with family and friends in the area all her life. She worked for many years as a waitress at Judy’s Café in Jasper where she loved to meet people and make them feel welcome. On September 28, 1987, Judy was united in marriage to Lyndell Wood. Together they farmed, traveled the country, and enjoyed gospel singings. Through this union, she gained a loving family including a son, daughterin-law, and later grandchildren. She made a wonderful home for her
family and friends to love, laugh and cry together. When she loved, you felt it. Judy loved God and adored her church family at Prairie Flower Bible Church in Webb City, Missouri. She could strike up a conversation with nearly everyone and was known for her warm smile and generous hugs. She will be deeply missed. Survivors include: her husband, Lyndell Wood of Golden City, Missouri; her son by marriage, Steven Wood and wife, Leaetta, of Golden City, Missouri; grandchildren, Lynetta (Wood) and Keith Smith of Bolivar, Missouri; Steffani (Wood) and Clay Miller of Golden City, Missouri; Micah Wood of Sarcoxie, Missouri; and Marissa Wood of Golden City, Missouri; great-granddaughters Addison, Bridgette, and Evelyn; sisters Louise Hood of Florence, Kentucky and Alice Perry of Joplin, Missouri; brothers David Edwards of Northville, Michigan
(Yocom) Knight and husband, Chris, Billings, Missouri; and Aimee (Yocom) Housley and husband, James, Marionville, Missouri; great-grandchildren: Isabella, Christian, Sadie, Luke, and Landon; brother ,John Russell and his wife, Barbara, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. Joe Ann is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jack Russell;, and her beloved husband, Jack L. Yocom. Private services for the family will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Reverend Charlie Bahn officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Called to Care, Inc., P.O. Box 890298, Oklahoma City, OK 73189 or Convoy of Hope, P.O. Box 1125, Springfield, MO 65801.
and Dick and wife, Lynette, Edwards of Racine, Missouri; sisters-in-law Patricia Plank of Webb City, Missouri and Grace Ann Wood of Carthage, Missouri; as well as many nieces, nephews and other loved ones. Judy was preceded in death by her parents. A private funeral service will be held at Prairie Flower Bible Church followed by internment at the Colley Cemetery in LaRussell, Missouri. Memorials in Judy’s name may directed to Prairie Flower Bible Church Mission Fund, 767 Prairie Flower Road, Webb City, MO 64870.
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COMMUNITY Lockwood FFA Hosts Barnwarming From Owen Neely, Reporter, Lockwood FFA Chapter
On November 7, members of the Lockwood FFA Chapter met at the Lockwood High School for their annual Barnwarming. In years past, Barnwarming was similar to high school homecoming, where a Barnwarming Queen was crowned. Since last year, our chapter has taken a unique approach to Barnwarming by adopting a carnival theme. This time, our Barnwarming featured various outdoor games including corn hole, ladder golf, cup pong, and washer toss. Additionally, our FFA advisor, Mr. Gillen, made
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Greenfield Group of Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings are every Monday: from 7-8 p.m. which are open meetings and all are welcome. Also, every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Meetings are held at the First Christian Church, 409 College Street, Greenfield, across from Greenfield High School. For more information call: 417535-6032.
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.
Dade County Schedule for OATS Transit
OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service, however face masks are required on the bus due to COVID-19. Please call the OATS Transit office at 417-887-9272 or 800-7706287 to schedule a ride or find out about service in your area. Visit their website at www.oatstransit.org and click on the bus schedules tab for the appropriate county to see a full schedule. OATS Transit is available to the rural general public of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. They also contract with a number of agencies to serve their clients. OATS Transit will not be operating on Friday, December 25, Christmas Day.
MU Extension Virtual Town Halls
University of Missouri Extension state and field agriculture specialists are offering Virtual Town Hall Meetings weekly to answer producer questions and provide timely information during the growing season.
funnel cakes for the members while they enjoyed the beautiful Saturday evening. Approximately 25 students and chaperones were in attendance at this year’s Barnwarming. Thank you so much to
the members for your participation! Also, the unit wants to thank Mrs. Gillen for the fantastic cookies and the members for their help cleaning up! We also want to extend a shout out to the Robertsons for providing pizza for the students in attendance!
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Spotlight on LHS Seniors
From the Lockwood Optimist Club
The Lockwood Optimist Club is pleased to announce that Max Schnelle, Dylan Gallup, Tarryn Glenn, Makinley
Neill, Emily Janes, and Natalie Decker, pictured above, are the Lockwood High School Spotlight Seniors for the 2020-2021 school year. Selected for their excellent character, academic
performance, and commitment to community service, Spotlight Seniors compete for the Lockwood Optimists’ two college scholarships, which will be announced in May 2021.
Calendar of Events Join in by phone or online. Register and submit questions: www.ipm.missouri.edu/townhalls. Days and times: • Livestock & Forage: Thursdays 12-1 p.m. • Field Crops: Fridays 7-8 a.m.
Barry-Lawrence Library Closings
All branches of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library District will be closed from Thursday, December 24 through Sunday, January 3. We will reopen on Monday, January 4.
Miller Library MSHP Driver’s Story Time on Exam Stations Monday Mornings Holiday Closings The Miller Library is currently hosting a Story Time every Monday at 10 a.m. They are also starting a new group this year every Monday at 11 a.m. which is for homeschool students of all ages. Due to COVID-19 they are currently meeting at the Miller Lions Club Building. Visit the Miller Branch Library page on Facebook for all activities the library is currently offering.
City Hall Lobby Closed Greenfield
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Greenfield and Dade County, the lobby at Greenfield City Hall is currently closed to the public. Payments can be mailed in, placed in the drop box or called in using a card. City staff is still available via phone at 417637-2532 to discuss these options. Those needing one-on-one assistance are being asked to please call ahead and make arrangements. “Thank you for your understanding and know that we are trying to do our part to keep everyone safe,” staff said.
Miller Lions Club Bingo Canceled
The Miller Lions have come to the decision to close their Saturday Night Bingo indefinitely due to the increased number of Covid cases. They will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen when they feel that it is safe for all to return.
Dade Co. Library Holiday Closings
Dade County Library wishes all the citizens of Dade County a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy holiday season. The Library will close Thursday, Dec. 24-Sunday, Dec. 27 for the Christmas Holiday. The library will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28 at 8:30 am. The library will also close on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 but will be open on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 8:30 a.m. -12:30.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, December 24, 2020, in observance of Christmas Eve, and Friday, December 25, 2020, in observance of Christmas Day. Normal operations will resume Monday, December 28, 2020; and Friday, January 1, 2021, in observance of New Year’s holidays. Normal operations will resume on Monday, January 2, 2020. Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …” Follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperGHQ
Free Christmas Dinner, Dec. 25
The 17th annual A Merry Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day, December 25 at 12 noon. Served will be turkey and ham with all the trimmings at the event center located at 410 Main Street in Lockwood. There is no charge for the dinner, reservations are not required and all are welcome to attend. There will be goodie bags and drawings for those attending. For those unable to attend, take outs and deliveries are available. For more information, contact Shirley at 816-476-2311 or 417805-0008. Also visit their Facebook page at A Merry Christmas Dinner.
Outgoing Dade Co. Commissioners Reception, Dec. 28 A reception will be held for Dallas Maxwell and David Rusch in the Commissioner’s office of the Dade County Courthouse on Monday, December 28, from 1-3 p.m. The public is invited to come and visit with the new and old commissioners present during that time.
Mo. State Parks First Day Hikes Challenge 2021
Celebrate the beginning of 2021 by taking the First Day Hikes Challenge at a Missouri state park or historic site from Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 to Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. For more information and to view self-guided hiking opportunities at a nearby park or historic site, visit mostateparks.com/FirstDayHikes.
Live Well Center Transformation Challenge
The Live Well Center Transformation Challenge
will run Jan. 5-March 31, 2021. The cost is $35 per person, open to members and non-members. This includes customized meal plan, workouts, measurements every other week, monthly workouts with other challengers, a private FB group and accountability. Contact the Live Well Center for more information.
DCART To Meet Jan. 5, in Arcola
The Dade County Retired Teachers and School Personnel is holding a meeting Tuesday, January 5, at Ken’s Kafe, Arcola, starting at 11:30 a.m.
Basketball Tournament Jan. 23
There will be a 1st/2nd Grade Co-Ed Basketball Tournament January 23 at Dadeville High School. Games will start at 9 a.m. There is a $50 entry fee each team. Medals will be awarded for the first place team. This is fundraiser to raise money for a scoreboard for the baseball field. Entry deadline is January 19. Spectator fee is $3 per adult, $2 for school age children and $1 for senior citizens. Please contact Kayla Getman, 417-2240406 or Ray Getman, 417224-0002 to secure a team spot.
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Potential New Business Construction Discussed During Lockwood Board of Aldermen Meeting By James McNary Articles Editor
A couple of potential new businesses in Lockwood were discussed during the Dec. 14 meeting of the board of aldermen. The city had distributed fliers to neighbors near where the potential business may be located.
One of the businesses is the previously announced Spire facility, the other is a proposal for a new packing plant. City Superintendent Isaac Dodd mentioned a number of things to the board, including that the site proposed for one of the firms is not large enough for what they are proposing; other properties are being considered. A number of neighbors raised concerns that the developments would be light-to-moderately industrial facilities in what is otherwise a residential area. Mayor Kenny Snider said that no decision was to be made on the issue that evening, that it was just an informational session. City Clerk Joy Finley in-
formed the board that the city had over $1 million across its various accounts and remained overall solvent for the year. Snider informed those gathered in person and via Zoom that the board had held a work session to discuss city park facilities prior to the meeting, and said that the city is looking for funds to resurface the swimming pool. The city is going to attempt to get a trails grant and another grant for the parks, with improvements going first to the South Park. Approval of beginning the applications process was approved by a 4-0 vote of the board.
Snider also mentioned that he had approached the local vocational-technical school about getting into the rotation of local communities in which the trades classes build houses. He said he was told they’re booked solid for a couple years but would like to get something done in Miller. On a related note, Snider said that the city is working to clear the properties acquired or traded to the city
for clean-up – Dodd said that one of the properties so far had tested positive for asbestos and would require remediation for that. Snider next said that there had been some interest expressed in leasing the former lunch counter space at the old bowling alley for use as a restaurant, however, it would require renovations. Alderman Larry Davidson said that any renovations to the facility would likely cost more than they would make. In other business, the board: Heard regular departmental reports, including public works and law enforcement.
The board approved by 4-0 vote performing a full study of the municipal electrical system, to be performed by Allgeier, Martin & Associates, at a cost of about $46,700 – although some of that amount has already been paid in the form of a partial study already completed. The purchase of a marquee sign to be installed
outside city hall, at a cost of $21,000, was approved. The sign will be about 76 inches by 35 inches and will use LED technology. Davidson was opposed. An ordinance authorizing the mayor to sign releases by property owners voluntarily allowing the city to demolish dangerous structures on their property was approved. City Attorney Phil Cheney said that this puts a framework in place allow for clean-up of dangerous properties.
The board approved splitting 50-50 with a property owner a bill after a large water leak occurred. The property owner and city had been monitoring the property and others owned for leaks and alerts were sent for a couple of minor leaks but the larger one was missed. The city will be working with its vendor, SUEZ, to ensure a similar situation doesn’t occur again. Payment of city bills was approved.
Alderman Davidson also announced he would not be seeking reelection.
Miller HS Storm Shelter, Music Education Facility and Auditorium Dedicated Dec. 16 By James McNary Articles Editor
The new FEMA-certified storm shelter housing the music department and an auxiliary gymnasium/auditorium at Miller High School was dedicated during an evening ceremony on Dec. 16 at the school.
Local dignitaries including state legislators Mike Moon and Mitch Boggs were present, as were all members of the board of education. Supt. Dustin Storm thanked all of the various groups whose efforts brought the project to fruition, and gave a brief overview of the history of
the project.
The family of Margaret Buus, a strong supporter of the music program and major booster of the project, was also present. Her son, Stephen Buus, said that though she wasn’t there to play the first piano accompaniment for the inaugural performance in the facility, he was sure she was looking down on them all with pride. “I just want to ask all of you decision makers to remember how important The Arts are in education, including here in Miller,” said Buus. [Looking up toward the heavens:] “We
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A beef has been donated to the school and Cloud’s Processing of Carthage, Missouri, will turn it in to hamburger to be used in the school lunch program. Several area schools take part in the Missouri Beef
Project. If a cattle farmer wishes to donate a beef, contact Dr. Chris Kell at the school. The board then approved the 2019-2020 audit and insurance renewal with
Miller Law Enforcement November.
Several representatives of TREKK Design group were present to give an update on progress with the wastewater system upgrade project. The state Department of Natural Resources has experienced significant turnover in project managers recently, including the coordinator handling the city of Miller’s project. While the city has met every filing deadline set by the DNR, the department has extended project targets several times for themselves – the original goal was to the Miller project approved and ready to send out for bids by September or October. TREKK reported that everything looked good as far as they knew on Miller’s paperwork, it was now up to DNR to approve the plans.
“We meet their deadlines, but they can’t meet their own deadlines (and they set the deadlines)?” Daniels had asked rhetorically, during the meeting. “It’s just frustrating because this is all happening behind the scenes and it makes people wonder what’s going on with the project.” In other business, the board:
Discussed the next step in the water-wastewater
system upgrade project, for the water system. This would not begin until the wastewater project is completed, and unlike the wastewater/sewer project could be spread out over a long period of time, probably 20 years.
Accepted a bid of $1,050 from Spring River Salvage of Verona for an old tractor formerly used by the public works department, but determined to cost more to fix than it was worth, and for which it was found to be difficult to get parts. The vote to accept the bid
did it mom!”
The Miller R-II School District Board of Education held its monthly meeting following the dedication and reception following. Storm gave an update on the construction project to the board – although he noted most of the proceeding event served as an ample update.
“There are just a few more nickel-and-dime things we have get taken care of, and then we won’t have to having these construction updates at board meetings anymore,” said Storm. In other business:
Connell Insurance for property, liability, auto and workers compensation by 7-0 votes.
The board accepted the only bid from the City Of Greenfield for a used John Deere lawnmower of $700. In discussion, items the
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was 3-0 (Alderman Christa Adams was absent). Heard regular departmental reports, including that two “bucket meters” had been assembled by the city crew, for use in various one-time water use with now sewer discharge instances.
Routine items were approved via the consent agenda procedure.
Reports were heard from Storm and Principals Dennis Kimzey and John Knight. Kaitlin Faucett presented information for the board to evaluate the business education department at the high school.
A number of policy updates recommended by the Missouri School Boards’ Association were accepted as presented.
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The motion was approved by Adam Whitesell and seconded by Kirk Neill.
The next item of discussion was the decision to change Lockwood’s football program to the eight-man format for the 2021 season. Lasater said the proposal made sense because of potential future program enrollment numbers. “We felt like it was better to be responsible and make a decision now instead of waiting till the summer,” he said.
He asked the board for their advice and wanted to consider all of the options for the change. The roster of the Lockwood’s opponents would completely change if the district had to change conferences. He wondered if that would be a problem.
Adam Whitesell brought up the issue of Lockwood’s younger students playing older opponents. Lasater agreed with Whitesell that his issue could cause a steady drop in interest and team numbers in the future.
Lockwood is currently a member of the Southwest Conference in all programs. The conference was formed by schools of the Spring River Valley and MidLakes conferences wanting to maintain 11-man football programs. The Southwest Conference has given Lockwood R-I and Pleasant Hope R-VI
Daniels also wished everyone a Merry Christmas saying, “As messed up a year as this has been, it’s still been a good year for Miller.”
With the help of funds from the CARES act, the school was able to make some equipment purchases, including cordless vacuums, more cleaning and sanitizing supplies and more Chromebooks for student use.
The grade school principal, Elizabeth Wilson, gave an update on the elementary grades. She informed the board on enrollment and attendance and mid-year assessments. She mentioned how the kindergarten reading curriculum, “Secret Codes,” has shown positive results for possibly dyslexic students. She said she was very pleased with how the PTO handled the Christmas gifts this year. She gave praises to Lockwood’s music teacher, Luke McKinney, and the middle school’s virtual Christmas program. “I think that went pretty well especially as like a first time thing that we had done trying to just figure it all out,” Wilson said about the Christmas program.
The high school and junior high principal, Jim Scott, also gave a report for his facility. He mentioned that while attendance has been difficult, 62 percent of students were exempt from finals. Like Wilson, he gave high praises to Mr. McKinney and his effort this semester. He said he really enjoyed the high school’s play on Monday.
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A portion of the meeting was also held in closed sespreviously approved ression. olution authorizing an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transboard talked about the balportation Commission into ance of the operating fund an ordinance authorizing and a possible increase. A the same agreement. The final decision on this item new ordinance was read will take place at the next twice, by title only, and board meeting on Januapproved by 3-0 on each ary 13, 2021. Administrareading (Alderman Missy tors update the board on Netzer was absent). activities in December and Rose also presented the meeting was adjourned. board with the updated copy of the revised city orApproved a number of dates for the 2021 city calendar. Approved splitting the cost of candy for the Christmas parade with other community groups.
one year to determine whether those districts will return to 11-man football or potentially find new conference homes.
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dinance on open burning, which was signed by the members of the board and the mayor.
The board also discussed a rate increase request by WCA, with whom the city contracts trash and garbage collection in the city. A monthly increase of 30 cents per cart was approved by 3-0 vote, beginning with the Dec. 25 billing.
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LEGALS/NEWS LETTERS Wearing a Mask in Public TO THE EDITOR Does Not Hurt To whom it may concern, I am 75 years old and have always been a proud American. Proud of my country, its people and our government. I am now ashamed and embarrassed by the people in the senate that continue to back the ridiculous, continuous lawsuits brought by Trump and his cronies. We have suffered through four years of a man who has proven not to be a leader but a man without empathy for all the people who are suffering during this horrible pandemic. Over 3,000 deaths a day, the most in the world. McConnell and many of the other senators back him and for no good reason except power. Trump has proven himself to be a totalitarian like Hitler was in the 1940s. Instead
of hating Jews, it is anyone who disagrees with him in any way. Trump ignores our constitution and laws and brags that he cannot be prosecuted. The men in the senate who back him seem to not care whether our country remains a democracy. This new lawsuit by 17 states, including Missouri, is ridiculous. We all should be proud and happy that so many decided to vote and that mail-in voting helped to enable that in the middle of a pandemic. For the senate to refuse to help the people in this country who have worked and paid taxes for years, throughout their lives but now cannot because of COVID-19. They seem not to care about the many deaths caused by this horrible pandemic. The people who refuse
to wear masks show total unconcern for their fellow citizens. They claim it is their right but they have to have a license to drive. They wear seat belts. They cannot get out and hunt whenever and wherever they want. Wearing a mask in public does not hurt and it protects others as well as themselves. With almost 300,000 deaths in this country, they obviously do not care about others. What the senate is doing shows total disregard for the lower income people and shows very good reason for term limits because evidently the more time spent in office, for many levels shows a lack of care for their fellow citizens. Just my opinion based on fact. Carma Dunn Greenfield, Missouri
Make Smart Choices This New Year’s Eve! From Capt. John J. Hotz, Missouri State Highway Patrol
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. This past year has been challenging enough. No one wants to start 2021 with a traffic crash or DWI arrest.
During last year’s 30-hour New Year’s holiday counting period, one person died and 140 people were injured in 323 traffic crashes. Thus, a person was killed or injured every 12.8 minutes during that time frame. The 2021 New Year’s 78hour holiday counting period is from 6 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2020, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sun-
day, January 3, 2021. If your plans to welcome the new year include alcohol, remember that 2021 will be more difficult if you are arrested for driving while intoxicated or involved in a drinking-related traffic crash. If you’re driving, don’t include alcohol or illegal substances in your plan. Be the designated driver or make sure you have one.
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Students in a marketing class at Miller High School this semester were able to show off their construction skills on a small scale before examining their projects and making decisions on how to best market them to buyers of gingerbread real estate. The business advertising class taught by Kaitlin Faucett built houses out of gingerbread as a tie-in to the holiday season. “It’s a marketing class, so we went over a bit of everything, trying to think about all the different things Realtors need when trying to sell a house,” said Faucett. After building the structures and other portions of their miniature estates, the students were instruction to determine the selling points of the homes and write an appealing listing, like a real estate agent would need to do with a property in the non-ginger-
bread world. “The purpose of the unit was to teach skills used by Realtors to bring out the selling points in homes, then present them in an appealing listing,” said Faucett. “To make the project more interesting and fun, students were tasked with building gingerbread houses that had desired selling points, such as pools, garages, and privacy fences.” Students seemed to enjoy the project, which helped them to consider the various factors involved in a different way.
“I honestly liked it,” student Austin Hargis said of the project. “It definitely made me think more about the information you’d need to list when you’re trying to list and sell houses. “Building a gingerbread house is a lot like dating,” said student Logan Adams. “[And I found out I don’t know much about either.]” Faucett said that once the houses were constructed, the students photographed their miniature estates and created the most realistic real estate listing they could to “sell” their homes.
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Greenfield, Mo. 65661. The completed bid packet then must be completed and submitted to the Greenfield R-IV School District in a sealed envelope. Sealed bids will be received until Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 4:30 P.M.
Leonard D. Stapp, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri at Greenfield. The Co-Personal Representatives’ business address is 28 West Dade 22, Arcola, Missouri 65603. The Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney’s name, business address, and telephone number is: Allen G. Rose Post Office Box 66 Greenfield, Missouri 65661 417-637-0177
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Legals Legal Advertising Policy Legals are charged $6.50 per column inch per publication and a one time $1.50 notary fee. Beginning January 1, 2021, this one time notary fee will be $1.75. A statement/ invoice is mailed after the first scheduled publication for the entire cost. Affidavits of publication are released after the final scheduled publication AND payment has been received. NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and authority of the Decree and Order of Sale made by the Honorable David Munton, Presiding Judge of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri, issue on November 18, 2020, I will at 1:30 p.m. on the 28th day of December, 2020, at the East door of the Dade County Courthouse, in the City of Greenfield, Missouri, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate in Dade County, Missouri, to-wit: The Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 17, Township 32, Range 28, Dade County, Missouri. The property is 160 acres, mostly tillable, located 3/4ths of a mile north of Sylvania, Missouri on the west side of Highway D. Terms of said sale are stated in the Order of the Court available at the office of the Circuit Clerk of Dade County, Missouri, Dade County Court House, Greenfield, Missouri. Randee Stemmons Special Commissioner of the Circuit Court of Dade County, MO. To be published in The Vedette on November 26, 2020, December 3, 2020, December 10, 2020, December 17, 2020 and December 24, 2020. CITY OF LOCKWOOD CANDIDATE FILING INFORMATION FOR THE APRIL 6, 2021 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Public Notice is hereby given that the first day of candidate filing for the Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Municipal Election is
Filing for offices shall open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at which time the City Clerk shall receive Declarations of Candidacy, at 400 Main Street, Lockwood, Missouri. Thereafter, declarations will be received by the City Clerk or her designee from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, (excluding holidays when City Hall is officially closed) until filing closes at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Names of candidates shall be listed on the ballot in the order in which they are filed. To be published in The Vedette December 17, 2020 and December 24, 2020. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI AT GREENFIELD ROB CUNNINGHAM, Plaintiff, vs. LOUISE KOMPIER-FOWLER, and PACIFIC CARE CENTER, INC. and PLATINUM HEALTH CARE CENTER d/b/a FESTUS MANOR and CITY OF LOCKWOOD and ANNA MARIA JOHANNA KOMPIER and LONA VALIN Defendants. Case No. 20DD-CV00185 NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION To all persons interested in the above referenced matter: Notice is hereby given that an action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri, requesting that title to the following described property be declared
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LEGAL NOTICE The Lockwood R-1 School District is requesting bids for contracted food service. If interested, call Superintendent Clay Lasater, 417-232-4513.
The name and address of To be published in The VePlaintiff’s attorney is: Rob- dette December 24, 2020. ert C. Brueckner, Copeland & Brown, P.C., 502 South NOTICE OF FILING Pearl, P.O. Box 2845, Joplin, FOR DADEVILLE R-II MO 64803. Judgment by deSCHOOL BOARD fault will be entered against each Defendant unless such The legal period of filing Defendant files an answer or for two board members, other pleading or otherwise each three-year term, of the appears and defends within Dadeville R-II School District, 45 days after the date of the Dade County, is Tuesday first publication. The date of December 15, 2020 through the first publication is Decem- Tuesday, January 19, 2021. ber 17, 2020. Filing shall be done in the COPELAND & BROWN, P.C. office of the Superintendent BY: Robert C. Brueckner during regular business hours MO BAR #69986 and January 19, 2021 when chad@copelandbrown.com the office will be open from 502 South Pearl 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. No filP.O. Box 2845 ings will be accepted after Joplin, MO 64803 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January Phone: (417) 623-7200 19, 2021. Candidates must Fax: (417) 623-7888 be 24 years of age, a citizen ATTORNEYS FOR of the United States, a resiPLAINTIFF dent taxpayer of the Dadeville R-II School District, and must To be published in The Ve- have resided in this state for dette on December 17, 2020, one year preceding the elecDecember 24, 2020, Decem- tion. Successful candidates ber 31, 2020 and January 7, must take the minimum hours 2021. of training required by state law. NOTICE OF FILING To be published in The VeDadeville Rural Fire Protec- dette on December 24, 2020 tion District will accept decla- and December 25, 2020. rations of candidacy from any person interested in filing for a Accepting Bids board position, six-year term, Real Property to be elected in the April 6, 2021 election. Filing may be The School Board of the done between 8:00 am De- Greenfield R-IV School Discember 15, 2020 and 4:00 trict hereby serves notice that pm January 19, 2021. Per- it will accept sealed bids for sons interested may contact the following real property: An Lori Sneed at (417) 300-5911 approximately 1.82 acres of or the Dade County Clerk’s land with frontage along ColOffice. lege Street to the North and Shaffer Street to the South, To be published in The Ve- bordering the Hot Spot Condette December 17, 2020 and venience Store and the Oak December 24, 2020. Park Motel to the West. The above described property is LEGAL NOTICE more commonly known as 509 College Street. The Greenfield R-IV School District is requesting bids for All parties interested in subcontracted food service. If in- mitting a bid must pick up a terested, contact the district at bid packet from the Greenfield 417-637-5321. High School Administrative office at 410 College Street,
Bid envelopes must be plainly marked on the outside as follows: SEALED BID DO NOT OPEN PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY BID Mailing and Physical address: GREENFIELD R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT Attn: Chris Kell Superintendent 410 College Street Greenfield, Missouri 65661 The Greenfield R-IV School Board reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received. Bids received after the deadline or faxed bids will not be considered. The School Board plans to take action on bids at the next regularly scheduled meeting after the bid opening, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Interested parties may contact Chris Kell, Superintendent of Schools, Greenfield R-IV School District at the address above, or by phone (417) 637-5321 or by email at ckell@greenfieldr4. org to arrange for inspection of the property. To be published in The Vedette on December 24, 2020, December 31, 2020 and January 7, 2021. IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of Leonard D. Stapp Deceased Estate No. 20DD-PR00049 Notice of Letters Granted To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Leonard D. Stapp Deceased. On the 25th day of November, 2020, Deanna Needham and Leigh Marshall were appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of
All creditors of the said Decedent are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court within six months from the date of first publication of this Notice or if a copy of this Notice was mailed to or served upon such creditor by the said Administrator, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six month period and such two month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the Decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444. RSMo, or any other applicable limitations periods. Nothing in Section 473.033 shall be construed to bar any action against a Decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021. RSMo. Receipt of this Notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the Estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this Estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri. Date of Decedent’s death: September 03, 2020 Date of First Publication: December 24, 2020 Kayla Getman Clerk of the Circuit Court by Lori L. Smith, Deputy Clerk Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri. To be published in The Vedette on December 24, 2020, December 31, 2020, January 7, 2021 and January 14, 2021.
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Rader’s Store Marks 82 Christmases in Lockwood
By Alexis Byrnes Reporter
Rader. Does that word sound familiar? It might remind you of a personal name, of maybe the town in Missouri (or the one in Tennessee, for those from that direction). Or maybe you misread that as “Radar,” and it got you to thinking about the weather. (Common mistake.) For residents of Dade County, however, the word “Rader” refers to a special place in downtown Lockwood, especially among those of the older generation: Rader’s Store. For those unfamiliar, this is the story of Rader’s Store. The Lockwood store had its beginnings when H.M. Rader, purchased the old Hobbs Store, also known as the Newberry Store, from J.J. Newberry on January 20, 1938. It was located where the Lockwood Public Library is now. Before purchasing this store, Rader had previous business experience, owning stores in both Rader, Missouri, where he lived, as well as in Polk, Missouri. While still operating his other stores, Rader could not take on the responsibility of managing the new Lockwood store until the beginning of March, so until that time, management continued under Mr. Hobbs and his daughter, Mrs. Mae Gale. At the beginning of March of 1938, Mr. Rader started going through the inventory of his new Lockwood store, after selling the Rader and Polk stores. He would later add significantly to the store’s merchandise, and give the store a completely different layout than before. However, even with the lower inventory, Rader’s Store remained open until March 11, when they closed to prepare for the store’s formal re-opening as “Rader’s.” Rader’s Store made its debut in Lockwood on Saturday, March 12, 1938, right on Main Street. It was said the front door was crowded with anxious customers, ready to see what this new business had to offer. Rader’s Store was advertised, and still is, as a clothing store. H.M. Rader came to Lockwood to “operate an up-to-date store and give the town and community the kind of a store they have the right to expect.” At the beginning of September 1945, H.M. Rader moved his business a couple doors to the south, to its current location. Completely remodeled and newly lit, Rader relocated his stock to this new and improved storefront to catch the eyes of all his customers and encourage them to come back. In 1956, H.M. Rader handed down management of the Lockwood store to his son, Leo, more commonly known as “Mutt.” He managed day-to-day operations at the store until 2015, for 59 years altogether. In 2015, Mutt moved into the Good Shepherd Nursing Home and handed down the daily responsibility for the store to his nieces, Kay Means and Janice Theurer. And even though Mutt wasn’t always able to be at the store, his nieces would bring the store’s day to him. “We’d go down and tell him, at the end of the day, what kind of day we’d had. And he’d say, ‘now be sure and order this’, or ‘it’s time to order that’, or ‘bring me this and I’ll look over it,’” stated Theurer. While H.M. Rader had opened a few more “Rader’s” stores in nearby towns, including Golden City, Greenfield, and Lamar, Mutt Rader concentrated on the Lockwood store. With only one storefront to worry about, Mutt made the best of it and made sure
that there was everything someone would need. He was known for saying, “If Rader’s doesn’t have it, you don’t need it.” This can still be heard on occasion if you come in to shop at the store today. At one point, Mutt Rader would have three cashiers working at any given time at the store on Main Street.
This was considered an uncommon thing to see in Lockwood, but because people didn’t travel to bigger cities to do their shopping, Rader’s Store was where you could get what you needed when you would come to town. While Means and Theurer took over managing Rader’s in 2015, it wasn’t the first time that either of them had worked at a Rader’s Store. Kay shared that she had worked for Mutt at the Lockwood store when she was in the fifth grade on the weekends or when she could when she wasn’t in school. And even before that, Means said that her mother, Cleo (Mutt Rader’s sister), worked at the Golden City and Greenfield stores, and that she would ride along to work with her from the age of 3. “Mom told me I would take naps under the dress rack,” Means added. Theurer also recalled working for Mutt when she was 10 or 12 years old, helping him wrap gifts during the holiday season. Around the same time, she can remember riding with her grandpa, H.M., to the Lamar store and working there as well. Even under new management and the today’s times that are much different from the past, a lot of things are still done the same way they as they have been for many years. One thing you might see are the ladies at the register, jotting down the style and size of jeans purchased by the customer. More so, when needing to purchase new boots, the ladies at Rader’s still keep track of the style of boots each customer has ever purchased from Rader’s Store. Whether it be two years ago or 20, Rader’s Store has kept a record of the style of boot purchased, for each customer since, 1956. In addition to everyday purchases, Rader’s still does their yearly inventory using paper and pen. While this might not be the most convenient or the quickest way, the owners don’t want to stray from what they know and how they were taught by Mutt Rader himself. Today, Means and Theurer co-own the store they manage, and on any given day, you can find a Rader relative working in the store, helping you find what you need. In addition to Means and Theurer themselves, you may see Means’s daughters, Janet and Tracy, or even her granddaughters, Heather and Alexis (who looks a lot
like this writer). The granddaughters are considered to be the fifth generation of the family to take on daily responsibilities at Rader’s Store in Lockwood. In March of 2018, Rader’s Store celebrated their 80th year in business by having a “Grand Re-Opening.” Many from the community gathered at the front of the store to help celebrate the still locally owned Main Street business. While they feel owning a family store and keeping going for over 80 years is a reward in itself, however, Means and Theurer still find joy in every day while at work. “I enjoy talking to the customers the most. They come in and tell me stories of when they remember coming in with their moms when they were younger.” Theurer said. Kay had similar things to say when asked about her favorite thing about being at the store. “I enjoy talking and meeting with new customers”, Means added. While the customers are a reason to smile, nothing can beat it when a familiar Rader relative comes walking through the door, whether it’s to stop in for lunch, celebrate Christmas, or to visit the store they “haven’t been to in years”. Rader’s Store still carries the same type of merchandise it did when it first opened all those years ago in 1938. If you find the time and chance to stop in and shop, you will find a variety of women’s, children’s and men’s work clothes, as well as fabric and “notions.” Rader’s Store was started as a family business, and a family business it has stayed. Not only is that something of which the Lockwood community can be proud, but something in which the Rader family can take pride as well. As H.M. Rader used to say, “Unless you help someone every day and learn something new, then your day was wasted.”
Sports Scoreboard By Bob Jackson Reporter
The 2020 portion of the high school sports season is over for many area teams with practice slated but some area teams will be playing in holiday tournaments at Walnut Grove and Weaubleau. Two area teams were hit by the virus and postponed games until January and February 2021. Greenfield football 2021 has added Drexel to their 8-man schedule, giving the Wildcats eight games. The Lockwood boys basketball team is unbeaten at 9-0 and the Greenfield girls stand 7-2. BASKETBALL RESULTS GREENFIELD: The Wildcat teams played three games before the holiday break. The girls went 3-0 with a 48-40 win over Morrisville, 46-27 win over Verona and took Lockwood 32-21. Marlie Wright and Trista Torres led GHS. The boys went 0-3 losing to Morrisville 62-20, losing to Verona 76-57 and falling to Lockwood 47-23. Wildcats are now 1-8. LOCKWOOD: The Tiger boys stayed unbeaten, cruising by Greenfield 47-23 and smashing Verona 55-19. Strong defense for the Tigers. The Lady Tigers went 0-3 losing to Golden City 48-37, losing to Greenfield 32-21 and lost to Verona 57-42. Lady Tigers are 1-8. EVERTON, DADEVILLE: Games were postponed. MILLER: The Cardinal girls beat a good Blue Eye Five in overtime 55-46. Miller was led by Kaylee Helton with 27 points and Payten Richardson, 14 points. The boys topped Morrisville 54-43. GOLDEN CITY: The Eagle boys whipped Pleasant Hope 66-56 and after a long trip blasted Montrose 85-29. They are 6-2.
The girls were perfect with three wins: 47-46 over Pleasant Hope, 4837 over Lockwood and 37-26 over Montrose.
SPORT SHORTS Max Schnelle, senior quarterback at Lockwood this past season, ranked 12th in SW Missouri QBs A SPORTS NOTE in passing. His marks TO SANTA were 1466 yards on 83 Bring the KC Chiefs anpasses 16 TDs and 17 other Super Bowl win. yards per catch. Bring the KC Royals an Rylan Wooldridge, senior defense tackle for ace pitcher and an outthe State Champs Class fielder who hits home 2 Tigers, is racking up runs. awards. He is the son of Bring St. Louis CardiMike Wooldridge, a 1984 nals resigning of Molina GHS grad and football and Wainright. player and grandson of Bring MU football Key 3 the late Chig and Janie and 4 Star players. Wooldridge of GreenBring Greenfield and field. Rylan is 6 ft, 4 and Lockwood players for weighs 330 pounds. their 8-man football Honoos include All Conteams. ference Big 8, All District Bring Miller Girls BasClass 2, All Area Ozone, ketball Class 3 State Title. All Area Team, All State Class 2 and Defensive Player of Year Missouri Class 2. In January 2021, Monday, December 28 he will be Walnut Grove BB GBB Tournament playing in the GHS GBB, Miller BB GBB, Walnut Blue/Gray High School Grove BB GBB All American Weaubleau BB GBB Tournamen Bowl in DalDadeville BB GBB, Golden City BB las, Texas. He GBB plans on playTuesday, December 29 ing college Walnut Grove BB GBB Tournamen football in the future. Weaubleau BB GBB Tournament
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Another Never to Work Hard On Never, by any and all means, think someone is speaking down to you. They probably are not. It seems men have a hard time getting words properly assem-
bled and spoken out without threat or invalid claim. Even anywhere near correctly and so forth. Not to mention the exact tones of words, and sounds, and even un-eupho-
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nious matches. Smile at your not very necessary adversary on this very same day. Smile politely, even happily, and say as the English are known to do: “Cheerio! Old
man! Cheerio old lady!” Then walk away in a proper and non-threatening manner and glide!
My Turn By Bob Jackson Am I the only one to get a vegetable seed catalog in the mail December 19? Spring in 120 days! If you continue to carry the bricks from your past, you will end up building the same house. I saw a sign that said falling rocks. So I tried it, and it doesn’t. In these times, be strong enough to stand alone, be yourself to stand apart; but be wise enough to stand together when the time comes. The year 2021 is the 200th anniversary of Missouri becoming a state. Many counties will be having events. Any planned for Dade County?
LOOKING BACK AT PAST DECEMBER MEMORIES You as a member of the GHS drum corps marched in the Branson Christmas Parade. You ate fried chicken at The Village Inn in Greenfield. You helped your grandmother make fudge, divinity, and Christmas cookies. You went to The Spring River and gigged suckers, fried them on the bank with potatoes and drank a beer. You took money from Your Christmas Club account at Citizens Home Bank or Farmers State Bank to buy gifts at
Rubenstein’s or Rader’s Store. You toured the homes in Lockwood on the Christmas Home Tour put on by the BPW Club. You helped with the Christmas Luminary on the Dade County Court House steps led by GHS art teacher, Miss Hill. You attended the GHS boys holiday basketball tournament. SANTA, BRING THESE PRESENTS TO THE AREA THIS CHRISTMAS A combined school and city storm shelter to Lockwood. A formal Dade County organization to promote
Something to Think About By Jim Johnson This is a bit off the deep end, but there is a pattern in U.S. politics leading the body politic away from our 1770’s cry for freedom from King George and toward our self-determination. We the people banded together with our personal weapons to defend our communities and joined with the colonial armies fight a war against the mightiest empire on earth (at that time) and won. Yes, with that victory, many British citizens chose to return home and abandon the cause of “freedom.” Let me interject at this point, that freedom cannot, cannot, exist without education on the subjects surrounding our history, free market economics, our Constitution and its systems and the ability to
defend it. Today, we don’t even have high school home economics anymore. That was a source of economic education for the gals. The tyrants setting curriculum have spoken. History and our political system could not be fitted into the four-year high school syllabus. Yet, in our infinite congressional wisdom, the age for voting was reduced from twenty-one to eighteen because our youth could be drafted and sent to war. (What! Youth die in wars?) Indeed, peace cannot exist without the conscious decisions to get along at all costs. (No, rape is not okay—you fight, you fight for the innocent.) There are lots of folks who scream for peace then turn to smash and grab and squash their
Antioch Pilgrim News Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. It is the season of giving and forgiving. None of us are perfect and only God can judge us. Something we do forget. Continue to keep the Werthy Mai family in your prayers. Earl Killingsworth family. Christmas will never be the same, but the memories are the best gift we have. Our prayers and concerns continue to be there for this family. On Friday night, Kim and I went out to eat at Nards. Our steak was wonderful. So lucky to have some place local to get a GOOD steak. Saturday, Asa worked cattle. He had lots of help. By 11 a.m., all my family came down for a surprise Christmas with Mom. Don and Linda Coble, Doug and Betty Vandegrift, Tim and Lynetta Leeper, Darren and Sandy Vandegrift. We had a great time. We all kept our distance and wore masks. Doing everything to protect our mother. We had our meal catered by Susan Wehrman in Lockwood. It was delicious. Everyone left around 4 p.m. By 5 p.m., Jacob and Abby and children and Kelbey and Asa and children ar-
rived. The four little ones were spending the night and the parents decided to have a night out. The grandchildren decorated my tree. It is a little one sided, but that’s okay. We made memories. Sunday morning, everyone came for breakfast. After they left, I tried to put things back together. After they leave, it looks like a bomb of toys have gone off in our home. But they had fun. The 17th marks a year of the death of our beloved son, Dustin. The 21st we laid him to rest at Antioch Cemetery. This is the last of my first for the year. I was never one to cry, but my son has turned me into a cry baby. I took off that day and Kelbey and I went to Springfield to stay busy. So many tears. Kelbey has been so precious to babysit her mother the month of December. Laugh and cry together. Tell stories about her brother. He is with us every day. He is our magical little angel. Make us laugh one minute and cry the next. Wishing the Vedette staff a very Merry Christmas. All their hard work all year long. I missed the retirement party of my doctor that I
neighbor’s freedoms. That is wrong. To covet is wrong. Our freedoms were squashed with the advent of prohibition. Yeah, some few knew better. Women could not vote. They could not own property. But, one could own any firearm they desired if you had the proper skin color. Anybody could sell anything and call it medicine. One could walk to Oregon territory if one desired. Nobody tried to stop somebody from taking this arduous journey. But then, who, two-hundred years earlier denied the Pilgrims their voyage to the New World. There’s that, but then, “freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose...” Hey, the individual is free to choose. Today, we are
By Lesia Jones had worked with for the past 15 years. I hated to, but I knew this was going to be an emotional day anyway. After talking to the girls, they said he even cried, so it was a good thing I didn’t go. He has been a blessing to work with and I hate to see him leave, but like all of us. We do deserve to enjoy some retirement time. The 17th marked the first basketball game of the 7th and 8th grade. Wade was unable to play due to being shut-in while his mom had COVID-19 and has to gain a few more practices. But Kim, myself, Kelbey, Stran and Jasper went anyway to support the team. It seems so funny as our Dustin played ball with Brandon Steeley all his life and now his son, Devon Steeley, goes to school at Greenfield and now Wade and Devon will be in sports together. Dustin would have enjoyed this. Another thought, another memory. Our continued thoughts and prayers to all who have lost loved ones and those having health issues. May God comfort you at this time like nobody else can do. We have received so many beautiful cards this year. Wishing us a Merry Christmas, but also remem-
economic growth in the county. A plan for sidewalks in Greenfield. Rejection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Tri-State Water group to build a water pipeline from Stockton Lake. A better coordinated and organized program by the Dade County Road District on maintaining and improving roads in Dade County. Have WISPER Internet Company begin installing broadband connections to rural customers in Dade, Barton and Cedar counties. Merry Christmas From My Turn-Bob Jackson
told what to do. However, there is a terrible tendency for those in power to covet that power. They want to keep it and to keep it in the family and among friends. It is their divine right. Well, too often, they think so and so deny freedom. Contrary to that, there are those who are well off who spread their wealth about to help their communities make the best of their freedoms. We, in the U.S.A. value freedom above all. We win some and we lose some but with freedom we keep trying. We have drifted away from freedom. It is time to drift back. Freedom is a huge concept many Americans gave up their youth for and even died so we could maintain it. Yes, serious thought required.
bering our son, Dustin. All the things you have written in the cards are priceless. It does help knowing that others are still thinking about our family and if they are thinking about us, we know they are praying for us as well. We are so lucky to live in a community like we do. They step up and reach out to help one another in so many ways. If you have never been on the receiving end, that is good. But if you have, it is so humbling to see so many people reach out to help your family with such compassion and love. We have a lot of special people in this area. His church, Arcola Christian Church, was so awesome to him. They all hold a special place in our heart as he did in their hearts. God bless you, each and every one. Sympathy to the families of Devon Long of Everton. Keep this family in your prayers. We have lost so many in this area recently. And so hard to lose around the holidays. Keep them close to your heart and be their prayer warrior as we all need one of those. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. Have a blessed week. The world’s alive with Christmas joy! Come join the merry throng. You’ll find upon your lips a smile, within your heart a song.
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Getting To The Point By Jean (Mincey) Mausehund Keeping fingers crossed for Sunday the 20th to see the children of Kings Point present their Christmas pageant during the morning worship hour. As I start writing this week’s news on Wednesday evening, the children (and some parents) are at the church rehearsing for Sunday morning. Keeping things simple has been the key words for this year’s pageant as rehearsal times have been hard to schedule. Of course, proud parents and grandparents will think it will be the best ever. Even though the church was not able to schedule the usual mass wrapping of gifts for people in the community with needs, the people will still be remembered with some gifts, gift cards, and many prayers for their needs. Some gifts have been purchased and wrapped to take to people at Good Shepherd Home and to a family in Greenfield. Betty Spain and I took gifts by Greenfield Elementary and Good Shepherd Home on Thursday. Betty had seen Terry on Tuesday as visits are now allowed in the lobby areas by appointment. The other morning as I was walking into a store and the wind was really blowing the cold air in my face, I discovered that the required mask was keeping my nose and mouth reasonably warm. First kind thoughts I have had about wearing a mask. Goodness, the reality hit me today that Christmas is
just about here. We are supposed to have fairly nice weather until Christmas Eve when winter returns, and on Christmas day the temperatures start to plummet again–so if we get any moisture, it may make for a white Christmas. But no moisture predicted for either Christmas Eve or Day. Speaking of the white stuff, the Northeast is getting it bad–if the kids were still in Delaware, Anna Marie would have had the day off; with working online now from here, she went to work as usual. Only a couple of people were at the research center when she logged in. Little or nothing moves in Delaware if it snows–in fact, just a warning of snow may prompt the closing of schools. And, Delaware has no hill country–the highest point in the state is just a little over 300 feet up near the Pennsylvania state line. Driving in the Ozarks would be a real challenge to Delaware drivers in the summer–the winter would cause a nervous breakdown. Definite now that we won’t be moving into the main house until 2021; but on the bright side, no taxes will be due on it until 2022! Wishing you all a bright and blessed Christmas this week and the start of wonderful new year next week. With the holidays falling on a Friday, the deadline for news articles will no doubt be pushed up a day or two; and you already know that I am bad about meeting those early deadlines!
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Backroads of So. Greenfield By Carmen Hargis Baker
Birthdays: December 24th-Christmas Eve, Holly Robison 58, Pam McDowell 66 and Denny Hollis 72; 25th-Santa Babies-Jeanie Steeley, Brenda “Dill” 57 and Greg and Beth Killingsworth the Big Big 60; 26thLilah Robison 2, Isabella Hurt 8, Bree Ipock 38 and Austin Rice 42; 27th-John Barger, Quincee Cahill 2, Dillion Watson 7, Lacey Clark 9, Maci Montgomery 16, Dominic Bergthold 17 and my daughter-inlaw, Monica Hawkins 29; 28th-Keyton Ipock 17; 29th-Ken Sedge, Eliana Jacobson 2, Savannah Johnson 34, Melanie “Campbell” Cunningham 56 and Don Adams 87; 30th-Leesa Grubaugh, Malachi Alvarado 2, Mylee Downen 4, Sterling McPhail 7, Gavin O’Connor 12, Laura Greenstreet 14, Zackery Craker 32, step-son, James Baker 47 and Edith Friend 96; 31st-New Year’s Eve-Mariah “Campbell”, Trey Goettling, Kevin Forgey 7, Mason Jones 22, Brandon Taylor 38, Chris Marlowe 44, Paul Jeffreys 45 and Mike Fox 58. Wishing you all a wonderful birthday!! Anniversaries: December 24th-Ron and Linda Henrich 29 years; 25th-Donald and Wana Lee Ihrig 68 years; 27th-Rodney and JoAnn Kramer 61 years; 29th-Darcy and Kristen Parrish 8 years; 31st-Steve and Kathy Boyd 40 years and Stanley and Jennifer Pendergrass 9 years. Wishing you many more years of happiness. In memory: Patty Nash 12-25-2010, Vesta Jennings 12-25-2014, Jansen Murray 12-26-2008, Rosemary Sipes 12-27-2010, Linda Slagle 12-27-2018, Linda
Perri 12-27-2009, Mary Higgins 12-27-2013, Jean Limpus 12-27-2014, Mary Catherine Todd 12-28-2017, Korry Smith 12-28-2019, Dixie King 12-29-2015, Tony Whaley 12-29-2019, Billy Dill 12-30-2010, Cindy Crowell 12-30-1993, Claude Moore 12-30-2018, Vern Stearns 12-31-2012, David Lee Wilson 12-312012 and Gayla Stapp 1231-2016. Gone but never forgotten. Congratulations to Hanna McLemore Jones on passing her Professional Engineering Exam. After a long 10 months of studying, she was ecstatic to announce her passing. Hanna is the daughter of Clark and Ginger McLemore. Way to go, Hanna! Janalee Mae Estes, 91, of Springfield passed away December 11, 2020. She was born in Arcola, Missouri to Troy and Elizabeth Sell. She is survived by two brothers, Jerry and Harold Sell. Also, Marilyn Dimmitt, 82, of Willard, passed away on December 8, 2020. She is survived by sons, Jeff and Justin and their families. Those preceded her were her parents, Henry and Alberta Moudy and husband, Bob Dimmitt. Graveside services were at Sinking Creek Cemetery on December 13, 2020. Last Wednesday, Krista Guy had rotary cuff surgery and they also did the decompression and a clavicle resection. I had my shoulder surgery several years ago and I hope she has as good of luck as I did. Do your physical therapy and all will go will. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Last Thursday, Rick and
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I went to Tulsa for his monthly check-up and shots. All went well and we even got a little Christmas shopping done. On Friday, the Christian Center in Miller had their private Christmas party for the volunteers. We played dirty Santa and had some awesome food to snack on all day. I loved my gift until Joyce Williams stole it from me. Oh well, I will get her next year. We all had a great day together and even got some work done, too. Saturday, it was back to work at the store for me and boy did I have a lot to catch up on. We have got lots of new stuff in and one booth is 50% off right now. If you haven’t been in in a while, you need to check us out. We are over flowing with treasures. I didn’t work long Saturday before Mom called and needed me to come to an auction to help her out. Thank goodness Sheila Perkins was available and came to relieve me for a while. We got another truck load and then stopped at the Backwoods for lunch before heading back to the store. I was so sorry to hear that Terry Blakemore’s truck had been stolen that morning and they totaled it running from the police. It’s a good thing Terry only has a few blocks to walk to work at Backwoods but how sad right here at Christmas with no wheels. Chelsey and Cameo took Bodhi to see Santa last week and it’s just not the same if you can’t sit on their laps. I know lots of kids and parents have been going to Bass Pro to meet
Santa but I don’t like the plexa glass pics. But that’s just me. I know we will remember 2020 for a long time. Uncle Terry Myers and Connie have been pretty sick for three weeks and are happy to finally feeling better. I didn’t know Connie had four stints put in on Thanksgiving Day, I guess I am going to have to keep better tabs on everyone. Wishing her a speedy recovery because I know she hasn’t gotten her energy back yet. Saturday night, Rick went to stay with his Dad overnight and I had the night to myself. So off to Walmart and Walgreen’s I went to develop pictures. Didn’t get home till midnight and then I slammed my finger and boy did it smart. Poor Lizzy Davison smashed hers a couple of weeks ago between two weights and it just looked like the end of her finger blowed out. They stitched what they could back together and I hope it heals okay without surgery. I know she was in a lot of pain for some time. Mine wasn’t near that bad but I didn’t go to sleep till 2 a.m. and I could still feel my heart beating in it. Sunday was a beautiful day and I just took it easy. Finally done some Christmas cards and watched the Chiefs game. They are doing so good so far. Not much news but I want to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and be safe. My son and his family will be here from North Dakota and I am looking forward to that.
Dade County 4-H: On Sharing and Christmas From Bob McNary Dade County 4-H and MU Extension
Season’s Greetings! The Christmas holiday season is such a special time. In the light of the pandemic we may not be able to spend lots of time with family and friends, but the caring and sharing and enjoying this time of year doesn’t have to come to a halt with all of the means of technology and social media we can still enjoy each other company, even if not in person. In addition to that, we can’t neglect, at Christmas time, to take a few moments to think of those around us who are less fortunate: the poor, the lonely, the elderly and we share what we can with them. When we do things for others it brightens their day and it makes us feel good as well. The joy of sharing is part of the magic of Christmas. One of the ways we can share at Christmas is to simply send a Christmas card. We all enjoy receiving cards and it can be just as much fun to send them. One of my favorite Christmas cards bears the bright message. “The holiday season is a window to the warmth in everyone.” The picture on the card shows an indoor scene with a family around the fireplace and the Christmas tree nearby. Looking at such a scene makes me feel warm, the warmth from the fire, the warmth of being with family and the warmth from sharing. The Christmas season is
a window of opportunity to share with others. We give special gifts to family and friends, but sometimes the most special things we do are the little things we do for those who cannot do something for us in return. Little things like raking leaves, washing outside windows or taking some firewood to a lonely neighbor, these are the gifts that bring joy to us as well as to those with whom we share. Music is an important part of the celebration of sharing in the Christmas season. I especially like these words from the carol “Silver Bells”: “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas, children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile…” Christmas is a time for smiles, for laughing, sharing and singing. During this Christmas season, take some time in some small way to share with others. Whether at home, at church or through your 4-H club do something special for someone else. It will make the holiday warmer for you. Even if that during this trying time of COVID-19, we can’t do as many things in person, we can still have a great and meaningful Christmas. Another of my favorite Christmas cards shares the warm wish: “May the joy you bring to others return to you this day; wishing you a festive and memorable Christmas in every way.”
Missouri State Parks 2021 Round of Outdoor Recreation Grants Missouri State Parks announces the opening of the 2021 round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Recreational Trails Program grants. LWCF grants are available to cities, counties, public school districts and public universities for outdoor recreation projects. Recreational Trails Program grants fund public trail-related projects and are available to local and
state governments, public school districts, public universities, private schools, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and businesses. “If this year has taught us anything, it’s that we all need access to quality outdoor recreation resources. These grant programs can help communities make access a reality,” said Mike Sutherland, director of Missouri State Parks.
For more information about either of these programs, to download the
grant applications and to register for a grant application workshop, vis-
it mostateparks.com/ page/55065/outdoor-recreation-grants. Deadline to
apply is Feb. 17, 2021. For more information on LWCF and Recreational Trails Program grants, contact the Grants Management Section with Missouri State Parks at mspgrants@dnr. mo.gov. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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Candy canes and boughs of holly, Festive scenes that make us jolly. The Christmas season is finally here, Bringing with it joy and cheer; And on that note, the time is due, to share best wishes with all of you.
May Your Season Be Blessed and Happy! Sincerely, Your Friendly Vedette Staff Gina, Lavinia, James and Bob
Thanks for trusting in us to tell your stories and letting us into your homes every week. We couldn’t do this job without your support of small town, community journalism, not to mention all the contributions or just the time taken to stop and visit with us.
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