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INSIDE OBITUARIES • Amy Lee Allison, 90, Greenfield • Shirley Ann McIntyre, 87, Lockwood • Linda Mae Blunt, 71, Mt. Vernon • Kenneth Huff, 87, Aurora • Gary Patrick Mullinix Sr., 72, Aurora • Peggy Lou Wills, 87, Willard
Golden Harvest Days Events
Golden Harvest Days in Golden City continue festivities Thursday, July 16 to Saturday, July 18 for the main festival. See their Facebook page for the full calendar of events.
Dade County Board of Equalization to Meet, July 20
The Dade County Commission will hold the Board of Equalization meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, at the county courthouse.
Dade Co. Meet The Candidates, July 21
The Dade County Republican Women will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, in the Greenfield High School cafeteria. Meet the Candidates will follow at 6 p.m.
CONTENTS Obituaries............... Pg 2 Community............. Pg 3 Business Dir. ......... Pg 5 Commentary.......... Pg 6 Worship Dir............ Pg 7 Legals..................... Pg 8 Classifieds............. Pg 9
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Dade Co. Health Dept.
Simmons Bank Confirms Plans Confirms 4 More Cases to Close Greenfield Branch By James McNary Articles Editor
The Dade County Health Department confirmed over the weekend, July 11-12, that 4 more cases of COVID-19 have been found in county residents.
A busy parking lot at Simmons Bank branch in Greenfield on Thursday, July 9, just as the news broke that it would be closing in October 2020. (Photo by Gina Langston)
By James McNary Articles Editor
It has been confirmed that Simmons Bank has decided to close its Greenfield branch in October.
The decision to close the Greenfield branch came as a shock to the community, as the Greenfield branch was chosen over Lockwood to have its drivethrough remain open during the shutdown of
public spaces related to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. According to the latest summary of deposits information from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), dated June 30, 2019, the Greenfield branch has $36,785,000 in deposits, compared to $26,638,000 for the Lockwood branch. “I don’t know exactly what their reasons are
but growth is certainly happening [here]: almost all the buildings on the square have now been bought and [are] fixing to be remodeled, that is a great sign of growth,” said Kim Rhodes, president of the Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce and a local business owner. ‘Simmons Bank’ Continued on page 11
Deadline Nearing to Request Mail-In, Absentee Ballots for August Election By James McNary Articles Editor
Missouri citizens wishing to vote absentee, or in some cases by mail, have until July 22 to request ballots for the Aug. 4 election from their local election authority, if making such a request by mail or fax. Voters can still vote
absentee, in person, until 5 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the office of the local election authority.
Voting by mail is being permitted for the August and November 2020 elections after Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate bill 631 into law on June 4. The provisions allowing
voting by mail are a response to concerns about COVID-19 preventing the elderly and other at-risk voters access to the polls. “Any Missourian affected by COVID-19 should still be able to vote, ‘Deadline Nearing’ Continued on page 11
This brings the total number of cases in Dade County to 6, of which at least once case is now considered to have recovered. Of the new confirmed cases, 2 individuals live in the same household and are isolating in their home. “Following the guidance
In May of 1955, Greenfield and Dade County residents listened on the radio to St. Louis radio station KMOX-AM and heard Harry Caray, the St. Louis Cardinal radio broadcaster, say the starting pitcher for the Red Birds is Floyd “Goat” Wooldridge of Green-
field, Missouri. How Goat got to the major league is a long story and old timers have lots of ties on Goat but new Vedette readers will enjoy a history lesson. Floyd Lewis Wooldridge was born August 28, 1928, in northwest Dade County. His parents were Floyd and Beulah Wooldridge. There were nine children in the fam-
ily. Besides Goat, there were Bernie, Rozwell, John “Chig”, Jimmy, Bertina, Judy, Sally and Ellen. Ellen is the lone remaining living member of the family and now resides in Stockton, Missouri. Goat’s dad and mom moved to Greenfield and Floyd hauled coal in a big truck from the coal field in Sylvania to supply coal for coal boilers at the
Allen said that the individuals have remained at home since the onset of feeling sick, and work outside Dade County, so there are no locations of potential exposure in the county to report. ‘Dade Co. Health’ Continued on page 5
Miller Aldermen, Rural Fire Board Met July 9 By James McNary Articles Editor
The Miller Board of Aldermen and the Miller Rural Fire District Board of Directors held a joint meeting on July 9 following the regular meeting of the Miller Board of Aldermen.
Earlier discussion between the two boards about the possibility of annexing the territory of the city into the district had been delayed until after a request was sent to voters by the fire district, requesting a tax increase. The request was rejected by voters in the municipal elections that were delayed until June 2 by the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Rural Fire Board President Milo Daniel said he felt the in-
Floyd ‘Goat’ Wooldridge Only Greenfield Athlete To Play Major League Baseball By Bob Jackson Reporter
[that] when you are sick, to stay home, is exactly what they did,” said Pamela Allen, health department administrator. “Thanks to following the guidance given, they did not have any exposure to report.”
Greenfield Elementary School, the Dade County Courthouse and houses in Greenfield that had coal fired boilers for heat.
Goat graduated from GHS in 1946 and there were 25 students in his class with only six being alive in 2020. He was a great basketball player. ‘Greenfield Goat’ Continued on page 10
ability to have town hall meetings to educate the public on the reasoning for the tax increase was a big part of why the request failed; the Miller Rural Fire Protection District currently has one of the lowest tax levies among similar districts in the area. The tax levy increase being rejected by voters potentially changes the economics of the city joining the fire district; at the lower levy, increased property tax revenues from bringing residents of the city into the fire district may not be enough to cover the increased cost of providing fire protection services to an additional 700 people. ‘Miller BOA’ Continued on page 10
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RECORDS
Death Notices
Linda Mae Blunt
Linda Mae Blunt, age 71, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at her home. A funeral service, under the care and direction of Fossett Mosher Funeral Home, was held Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at The Sheep Shed Church, Neosho, Missouri. Burial followed at The Sheep Shed Cemetery. Memorial donations may be payable to The Sheep Shed Church or Integrity Hospice, in care of the funeral home, 510 East Cherry St., Mt. Vernon, Missouri, 65712. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.
Kenneth Huff
Kenneth Huff, age 87, of Aurora, Mis-
souri, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Mercy 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. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.
Gary Patrick Mullinix
Gary Patrick Mullinix Sr., age 72, of Aurora, Missouri, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at his home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, Missouri. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome. com.
LETTERS
Don’t Be Part EDITOR of the Problem TO THE
Just so we don’t forget, April 2, 2020. Our new reality: gas prices in Greenfield, $1.67; schools closed; self-distancing of six feet demanded; tape on the floors at grocery stores to help distance shoppers; volunteer firemen delivering groceries; limited number of people allowed in stores; gatherings of 10+ people illegal; non-essential stores and businesses closed; parks, trails, entire cities locked up; entire sports season canceled; weddings, funerals, graduations postponed; churches closed; no socializing outside of home; shortage of masks and protective gear for medical workers; shortage of ventilators for critically ill; run on toilet paper and hand sanitizer; panic buying; distilleries switch lines to help make disinfectants; borders close to ALL nonessential travel; stadiums open for overflow of COVID-19 patients (college dorms, hotels); daily press conference from the President;, daily updates on new cases and deaths; people wearing masks and gloves to go outside; skies clear from lack of car emissions; medical workers afraid to go home to families; COVID-19 pandemic declared March 11, 2020. Some of these conditions have changed, many have not. The virus is real and still in our midst. Letting
our guard down now is a grave temptation. Many are feeling the pressure to disregard findings of the medical community in favor of personal freedom and reckless individualism. So many embrace bizarre conspiracy theories and are calling the virus a hoax. Listening to opinions and speculations from political leaders instead of the scientific community is foolish. Studies are showing that nobody has a natural immunity to a novel Coronavirus. I do not understand why public health and safety has become such a dividing factor for us. This is a health crisis, not a political one as many would want to believe. This is also a pro-life issue. If we are committed to protecting life, it must be protecting the lives of all, in every stage and age of life. This week’s reality: the death toll in the US continues to escalate rapidly and especially in Missouri due to the pandemic. Many possible cases in Greene County attended group gatherings such as ballgames, church services or large family gatherings without wearing masks or physical distancing. The SW region of Missouri is seeing some of the fastest per capita growth rates on Coronavirus in the country.
How many large public events and gatherings where few precautions were taken have we seen in our county in the past month? Far too many. We are all eager to return to normalcy. Our rush to normalcy will make us sick and be fatal for some. The goal should be to prevent infections, not have positive cases and then try to prevent infections. That is too late. The best way to protect others is to wear face coverings and practice physical distancing. Period. This is a health issue for all of us. It’s common sense issue and it is a personal responsibility issue. Thankfully, there have been few cases in Dade County but we know the number of cases is growing in our neighboring counties. We must be consistent, considerate, and educated about this crisis. Take the precautions and make the right choices, even when it is uncomfortable or awkward. Be a good example. Be a good role model for the kids. Keep our community healthy. Don’t be part of the problem. Thanks to Darrel Fite for inspiring me to add to his request for taking this seriously. We must encourage each and we’ll all get through this. Thank you for listening. Theresa Johnson Educator (retired)
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Amy Lee Allison Amy Lee Allison, of Greenfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at age 90 on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Amy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose devotion to family was evident in her every action. She was active in her church and community, always one to offer assistance and support to neighbors and those in need. She was an avid quilter, loved sewing, and was noted for preparing everyone’s favorite meal for birthdays and favorite desserts for holidays. She never missed a school, church, or community event where family and friends were involved. She made every day a special day for those around her. Amy graduated from Greenfield High School,
then attended Missouri State University. She was employed by the Greenfield public school system prior to becoming a fulltime farm wife and mother. Amy is survived by her spouse, Truman Eugene; son, Stephen Allison and wife, Anita; daughter, Marla Gillen; and daughter, Teresa Russell and husband, Bill. Grandchildren include Marc Allison and wife, Megan; Eric Allison and wife, Kirsten; Brittany Allison; Sara Frickenschmidt and husband, Dan; Susan Russell and husband, Jace; and Phillip Gillen. Great grandchildren include Brooks Allison, Pace and Camden Allison, Phoebe Farris, and Leora Whitlock. Amy was preceded in death by her parents, Cortis and Amy Stephens; brother and wife, Floyd and Evelyn Stephens; and
granddaughter, Chloe Lee Farris. Private graveside services for immediate family were held at Pennsboro Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield First Christian Church or to the Pennsboro Cemetery Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Shirley Ann McIntyre Shirley Ann McIntyre, age 87, of Lockwood, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Shirley was born October 6, 1932 in rural Barton County, Missouri, to Rosco and Nellie Walker. She married Duane Eugene McIntyre and together they raised two children. She was a homemaker and had worked at O’Sullivan Industries in Lamar, Missouri and Cooky’s Cafe in Golden City, Missouri. Shirley enjoyed knitting and gathering with the ladies at the Lockwood First Baptist Church to make quilts, where she was a member. Survivors include a son
Kenneth (Carol) McIntyre, Lockwood, Missouri; two sisters, Ruthy (Rod) Hendrickson, Carthage, Missouri and Leona Troop, Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren: Dexter (Christy) McIntyre, Morrisville, Missouri; Reginald (Shelly) McIntyre, Willard, Missouri; Justin (Crystal) McIntyre, Lockwood, Missouri; Quinten (Marti) McIntyre, Leedey, Oklahoma; Kristie Kent, Holden, Missouri; and Stephen Kent, Kansas City, Missouri; and several great-grandchildren. Preceding Shirley in death were her husband, Duane McIntyre; a daughter, Sharon Kent; three brothers, Lloyd, Leonard
and Gene Walker. A graveside service was held Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Pippenger Cemetery, Lockwood, Missouri. Contributions are suggested and made payable to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Daniel Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar. com.
Peggy Lou (Wallace) Wills Peggy Lou (Wallace) Wills, 87, of Willard passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her granddaughter’s home in Webb City, She was born on August 20, 1932, in Bonner Springs, Kansas to Clarence George “C.G.” and Sadie Pearl (Kittle) Wallace. Peggy married Ray Lee Stamate in June 1959, and to this union two sons were bom, James Ray Stamate and Steven Lee Stamate. Peggy and Ray Lee later divorced and December 1960, she married Henry “Earl “A.E.” Wills, Jr. with whom she shared the next 56 years. Peggy worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years, the last 13 of which she worked at the U.S. Post Office in Willard, Missouri, serving as Postmaster in the years before retiring in
1992. She was a long-time member of the Willard Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed reading, knitting and quilting with the Ladies of Dorcas. Peggy enjoyed attending her grandkids’ and great grandkids’ ball games and other events. She was known as “Grandma” to their friends and teammates. Peggy enjoyed a good road trip and created many wonderful memories on trips with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; five siblings: Elsie Jennings, Eva Everett, Dale Wallace, Lorene Rushing and Glenn Wallace; son, James Ray Stamate; and her husband, “H.E.” Wills, Jr. Peggy is survived by son, Steven Stamate of Ash
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Grove and fiancée Susan Lawyer; three grandchildren, Amanda (Stamaate) Lambeth, Amber (Stamate) Carbajal and husband Fernando, and Samuel Stamate, all of Webb City; six great grandchildren: Peyton Stamate, Sadie Flood, Zakaiy Lambeth, Malarie Flood, Aden Flood and Emilee Schroder; greatgreat grandson, Zayden Lambeth; niece, Tracey Wallace) Shearer and husband, Randy; great-nephews Christian Shearer and Joseph Shearer; and a host of wonderful friends. Services were held Saturday July 11, 2020 at the Willard Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Becker officiating. Burial followed in the Sinking Creek Cemetery, Everton, Missouri, under the direction of Birch Funeral Home-Ash Grove.
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COMMUNITY Online Corn Silage Workshop for Beef Cattle Operations
MU Extension will be providing an online corn silage production workshop for beef cattle operations that will be held via ZOOM on the evening of Tuesday August 11th. “Corn silage that is harvested and managed properly can make a good feed resource for beef cattle operations,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist. “This workshop is geared to educate cattle producers on proper harvesting and storage of corn silage as well as considerations when feeding beef cattle,” says Davis.
The workshop will begin at 7:00 p.m. Topics that will be covered and speakers are as follows: • Harvesting Quality Corn Silage by MU Extension State Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Eric Bailey • Utilizing Corn Silage in Beef Cattle Rations by MU Extension Regional
Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis Cost of the workshop is $16 per person. To attend the event register by August 10th at https:// extension2.missouri.edu/events/ corn-silage-prod u c t i o n - w o r k shop-for-beef-cattle-operations. Upon registration, participants will be provided a ZOOM link for the meeting. For more information or questions on the event contact Davis by email at davismp@missouri.edu or by phone at 417-9550287.
Calendar of Events 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. 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.
Dade County Schedule for OATS Transit
OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service, but with restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is limited seating on each bus to facilitate social distancing measures, and riders are encouraged to wear face mask/coverings. Drivers are sanitizing the buses on a routine basis. Individuals can call the OATS Transit office at 417887-9272 or 1-800-770-6287 to schedule a ride or find out about service in your area. Visit our website at www. oatstransit.org and click on the bus schedules tab to see the full schedule.
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. 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.
Live Music at Sycamore
There is live music at Sycamore on State Highway 174 at the O-T junction. Sessions are each Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. and first and third Fridays at 6 p.m. Everyone welcomed, both musicians and listeners.
Dade Co. Board of Equalization to Meet, July 20
The Dade County Commission will hold the Board of Equalization meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, at the county courthouse.
SWMO Waste Management District N July 21
The Southwest Missouri Waste Management
September Days Vendor Space
Free vendor booths are now available for Lockwood’s September Days on Saturday, September 19. Please visit the September Days website for more information, and to register for your FREE space. www.lockwoodseptemberdays.com/vendor-application.
District N will hold its monthly Executive Board Meeting at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett, Missouri.
Dade Co. Meet The Candidates, July 21
The Dade County Republican Women will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, in the Greenfield High School cafeteria. Meet the Candidates will follow at 6 p.m.
Miller Lions Club Tractor Pull July 25
The Miller Lions ClubTractor Pull is scheduled for Saturday, July 25. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12, 5 and under are free. Pulling starts at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Field (¾ miles east of Missouri Highway 39 on State Highway DD) For more info call: Glen Welters at 417-4986962 or Angie Welters at 417-489-3985. The entry fee for pulling is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Weight scales at the track with sled furnished by Spring River Valley Pulling Association. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the premises.
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OTC Adjusts Fall Semester Schedule, Masks Required
From Laura E. French
In an effort to maximize student safety and preserve high-quality learning opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ozarks Technical Community College is adjusting its fall semester. The college will begin the semester as originally planned on Aug. 24, and the last day of final exams will be Dec. 18. However, the following changes have been made to the academic calendar: Fall Break, scheduled for Oct. 12 and 13, is canceled. Classes will be in session those days. • Thanksgiving Break is extended from Sunday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 29. Classes scheduled der free. Sled is provided by Midwest Pullers. For event details, contact Will Williams at 417-5767148.
VBS at FBC in Greenfield, July 26-29
for Saturday, Nov. 21 will be held as scheduled. “These adjustments to the calendar will allow the college to maximize in-person class time before a possible surge in COVID-19 infections could force the college to adjust class offerings late in the semester,” said Hal Higdon, OTC chancellor. Masks or face coverings will be required for all students, employees and visitors when they are in any common area of the college. Common areas include, but are not limited to: classrooms, laboratories, libraries and large public gathering spaces (for example, the atrium at the Springfield campus). Masks may be removed in private offices, office clusters or outside. The college expects students to provide
their own masks. If a student does not have a mask, they will be provided with a disposable one. The college will also employ enhanced cleaning protocols, including the use of unique disinfectants that continue to disinfect for several hours, even after contact by multiple people. Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be available in every classroom for students and employees. OTC is ready to handle whatever scenario might present itself this fall, and students will have the resources they need to have a successful semester. For answers to frequently asked questions regarding OTC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit otc.edu/covid.
for Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Miller Elementary School. Call 417-452-3989 to schedule an appointment.
one to mark their calendars for this year’s September Days celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Lockwood. The annual event is held during Homecoming weekend, so it’s also an opportunity to hold reunions and other get-togethers. For the latest information, visit the September Days website, www.lockwoodseptemberdays.com, or follow the Lockwood Optimist Club on Facebook.
Pearls of Production, Aug. 7
First Baptist Church of Greenfield will host “Be Bold Vacation Bible School” July 26-29th (6:308:30 p.m.). This will be an action packed, high energy VBS filled with games, prizes, competition, crafts, and snacks. Children (ages 4-12) will learn how to live a God-sized life in a fear filled world. For more information please call 417399-2840.
Pearls of Production is set for 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at the Carthage Water & Electric Building - Community Room. Topics: Logistics of a Farm Family Business Meeting and Communicating Truth to Consumers. This event is free; registration is required by July 31, as lunch is provided. Contact Jill at 417-682-3579 or scheidtjk@ missouri.edu.
Jammin’ at The Junktion, Aug. 1
Haubein Celebration of Life Postponed
Piccadilly Junktion’s next “Jammin’ at the Junktion” is on for Saturday, Aug. 1. Live music from 1 -7 p.m., store opening at 9 a.m. Located three miles south of Greenfield just off State Highway 39, telephone 417-366-9283.
OACAC Back To School Fair, Aug. 5
The Dade County OACAC Neighborhood Center will be hosting their annual Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 5. To register, or for more information, contact the OACAC Dade County Neighborhood Center at 417-637-2701.
Miller Lions Lawn Tractor Pull, July 26 Miller Preschool, A Lawn Tractor Pull Kindergarten hosted by the Miller Lions Screening Club is slated for July 26 Aug. 5-6 beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and up with 12 and un-
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Miller Preschool and Kindergarten screening is set
The celebration of life for Clovis Haubein, originally scheduled for Aug. 8, has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. When it is rescheduled, the Haubein family will announce it in The Vedette. “Thanks to all of you for your many stories and kind remembrances of Clovis,” the family said via statement.
Save the Date: Bull Blast Aug. 15
Lockwood Bull Blast is set for Saturday, August 15. More details as they become available.
Lockwood September Days
The September Days Committee hopes that all activities will proceed as usual, so they want every-
Bluegrass on The Square, Sept. 26
The Greenfield Bluegrass and Fall Festival on the Square is set for Saturday, Sept. 26. Events start at 4 p.m. Bands this year include Dacomo, Vogt Sisters, Kentucky 31 and Bluegrass Girls & Company. Washington Lodge, located on the west side of the square, is hosting a fish fry and ribs at $10 per plate. The bandstand and (new this year) dance floor is located on the northeast corner of the The Square.
September Days Vendor Space
Free vendor booths are now available for Lockwood’s September Days on Saturday, September 19. Please visit the September Days website for more information, and to register for your FREE space. www. lockwoodseptemberdays. com/vendor-application.
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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Lockwood Public Library End-OfSummer-Program Party July 23 On Tuesday, July 21, we will meet at Quantum Athletics once more to watch displays of dance and/or gymnastics.We all want to see the accomplishments of our friends.
From Phyllis Hagerman Lockwood Public Library
Is everyone enjoying their summer? The Summer Reading Program is nearing completion, but we still have a few more sessions to experience.
We had a Safety Day at the Lockwood Library on July 7. Mr. Vic explained about railroad safety to us after showing various videos appropriate for the different ages of our kids. Mr. Dave and Lineman Jeff demonstrated the need for safety around electricity. (Actually the kids seemed to find the demonstration of what happens if you don’t practice safety riveting!
Speaking of which, have you seen the crafts/STEM projects completed by our Bookopoly players? They should give you some food for thought!
Players, do you realize the end-of-program party will be Thursday, July 23? As long as it happens to Several of you are within toy figures, that is.) reach of completing your And Fireman Jor- boards and winning that dan showed the kids a final prize! There will be firetruck and some of his fun snacks to create at equipment while explain- the party as well as the ing the practices to pre- awarding of Grand Prizes vent fires and what to do to each age group. Don’t once you encounter a fire. forget - Thursday, July 23!
Molly Hedeman with her string art project. (Submitted photo)
Scholarships Awarded for 2020-21 Year by Missouri State University These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT (American College Test) scores, GPA, standing in thgraduating class, and leadership shown in community and school activities. The 2020-21 list includes the names of students who were awarded and have accepted university-funded scholarships as of June 26.
Blake Samuel Hosman, Ash Grove, received the
Provost Scholarship.
MaKenna Paige Johnson, Ash Grove, accepted the Board of Governors Scholarship. Madison Louise Ware received the Dean’s Scholarship. Keagan S. Hosman was honored with the Transfer Academic Scholarship. Hattie May Taylor, Greenfield, received the Provost Scholarship.
Adriauna Lillith Wallen,
Greenfield, also received the Provost Scholarship.
Ariah Rose Richardson, La Russell, accepted the Transfer Academic Scholarship. Daisy Jean Dureault, Walnut Grove, received the Provost Scholarship. Connor James Brown, Stockton, was honored with the Transfer Academic Scholarship. More information about the scholarships is available on the financial aid website.
Parcell Named Pennington Seed’s Employee of the Month for June ‘20
create the right tag for the right product. Once created, I make copies of the tags to be checked by Sheila before the final okay. The operators in the departments also double check for mistakes as well since we are all human and mistakes do happen.”
From Linda Perkin Pennington Seed, Inc.
The Pennington Seed Employee of the Month of June 2020 is Paula Parcell, Quality Control. She was nominated by Susan Riley, Seed Processing Manager, who wrote the following:
“I can’t say enough good things about Paula. She goes above and beyond what all production departments need to run their product. She is very meticulous and pays attention to what’s going on. She communicates and works with each of the operators to make sure the tags are correct. She does a great job.”
Parcell started work with Randstad in the Small Package department and became a full-time employee in March 2019. While in Small Package, she applied for the position of Lot Technician Coordinator, interviewing with Keith Hankins and Karen Stiles. She got the job and moved into the Quality Control department where she says the best part of her job is seeing a lot of different people. “I work with Small
Package, the Plant, Mulch, and sometimes Warehouse 12. If a product is going out from this location and there’s a label on it, Quality Control has worked on it.” If you take a look at any of our labels, you will see there is a lot of information listed, including: lot number, ingredients, chemical make-up, and test dates for locations. No matter if Parcell is printing the labels herself in the Quality Control office or sending the label information to be printed on location at the Rovemas or Per-s, it all goes through the watchful eyes of Quality Control first. “The label process starts with Sheila Spain giving me the orders to work up. They are then put in our system to be able to
During this busy harvest season, Parcell has been assisting managers who are working at buying stations away from the facility and filling in where needed in the Small Package department.
Parcell’s family includes her daughter, Bailey and her two-year-old grandson, Liam. She is looking forward to the birth of another grandson who is due soon. “In my spare time, my grandson and I enjoy going out and taking care of his new baby goat and two bottle calves.”
Parcell said she enjoys working with Susan Riley and appreciated the nomination. “I’m glad she sees I’m making my best efforts. I also want to thank Keith for giving me the opportunity to move to the tag room.”
Mark Calendars For Lockwood’s Annual September Days 2020
The September Days Committee hopes that all activities will proceed as usual, so they want everyone to mark their calendars for this year’s September Days celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19, in
Lockwood.
The annual event is held during Homecoming weekend, so it’s also an opportunity to hold reunions and other get-togethers.
For the latest information, visit the September Days website, www. lockwoodseptemberdays. com, or follow the Lockwood Optimist Club on Facebook.
Greenfield Class of 2020 Extends Thanks A huge “thank you” goes to the following for your support and contributions to the Greenfield Class of 2020 Project Graduation:
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, G&G Small Engines, KB Mechanical Services, Pennsboro Christian Church, The late Sue Wynes, T&B Graphics, H&R Block, Hot Spot, The Vedette, the Ministerial Alliance, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Greenfield Trading Post, Greenfield Class of 2020 parents and families, Allen Rose, Sam Losack/Quantum Athletics, the Greenfield Board of Education, Dr. Curtis Rogers, First Chris-
tian Church, Greenfield School District faculty and staff, Russell Abstract, Main Street Baptist Church, and SummerFresh/PriceCutter.
Your generosity provided a sense of normalcy during this time of uncertainty. We will be forever grateful for the giving spirit of the Dade
County community. Sincerely,
The Greenfield Class of 2020
Regional Foundation Commits Additional $1 Million To COVID-19 Grantmaking for 2021 From Aaron Scott
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is committing an additional $1 million to COVID-19 grantmaking for its 2021 fiscal year, which began July 1. This new commitment is supported by the CFO’s annual discretionary grantmaking budget, Missouri Foundation for Health, the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation managed by Commerce Trust Company, and donations made to the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.
The initial regional recovery grant opportunity will provide operational support to nonprofit agencies that have experienced disruptions to typical fundraising and revenue-generating efforts and/or increased need for services due to the pandemic. Agencies can apply for up to 25 percent of their annual operating budget, with awards capped at $20,000. The program will make selections on a monthly basis until regional recovery
from the COVID-19 pandemic is complete, immediate response grantmaking must begin again, or funds are depleted.
“We know the last several months challenged nonprofits on multiple levels,” said Bridget Dierks, the CFO’s vice president of programs. “By supporting operations, we can provide stability for key nonprofit agencies as long-term regional recovery continues.”
Agencies can begin the application process at cfozarks.org/applyforgrants. This program is open to 501(c)3 nonprofits and IRS-equivalent organizations like education, faith and civic agencies. Other COVID-related grant programs are listed online at cfozarks.org/ find-grants-scholarships. The CFO does not make grants directly to individuals. The CFO will host a webinar at 2 p.m., Monday, July 13, to share details on its grantmaking programs for the 2021 fiscal year. Nonprofit representatives can
register at cfozarks.org/ register.
The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund was established in March with an initial $1 million commitment by the CFO and its 50 regional affiliate foundations, Missouri Foundation for Health and the Coover Charitable Foundation. Generous donors have since contributed more than $685,000 to support this grantmaking. Since launching the fund, the CFO has granted more than $1.3 million through various programs. Total COVID-related grantmaking by the CFO, including grants from donor-advised and employee benevolence funds, is nearing $2.3 million. According to an ongoing study by the Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative, community foundations across the United States have mobilized more than $1 billion for COVID-19 grantmaking since the beginning of the pandemic. The
CFO
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all who are able to donate to a nonprofit in need or the CFO’s COVID-19 fund. Gifts can be made at cfozarks.org/donate.
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Dade Co. Health COVID-19 is spread via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, usually between people who are in close contact with one another.
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“Thank you to the two in this household for thinking of their community,” said Allen. “Our community members are working hard at staying home, wearing masks, and keeping a phys-
ical distance from others. I am proud of our community.”
The other 2 new cases are also isolating in their homes, do not work in Dade County and did not visit any locations in Dade
County while they may have been contagious. The DCHD will reach out to any individuals with whom they may have had close contact while potentially contagious. Dade County is reporting
these 4 new cases as neighboring Barton County also reported new cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases in that county to 46, with 17 active and 29 recovered. Lawrence County had 69 total cases following a
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spike of 16 on Friday, with 30 active, 38 recovered, and 1 individual deceased. Cedar County also announced more cases over the weekend, bringing its total to 17, with 7 currently active - 2 of which are hospitalized in Springfield.
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COMMENTARY My Turn By Bob Jackson
A man asks his wife, “So how come you can give me a honey do list but I can’t give you one?” Did you grow up near the woods and go exploring without supervision and lived to tell about it? If you have ever rinsed the worm guts off your hands in the river or lake to eat a bologna sandwich, you are probably immune
to the virus. Ernte Fest in Freistatt has been canceled. Will there be fans in the stands at the first football game on August 28? What about September Daze in Lockwood, September 2020? THOUGHTS FROM MY GRANDMAW HINSON When you spank a kid on the butt, you are just moving the brains up where
Tear It All Down
Tear down these statues! Break them down - remove all these great tombs and monuments! Why? They were built for weak, ignorant, decrepit and stupid men of ages past! Men who had no moral values at all! Men who owned slaves because they were much too weak to defy the laws of their Lands and even the devices of their States and times! We men of today are so much better men than those men were. We stand so high above them, do you not agree? Yes, we are truly taller, though we did come here and were strained from within their very roots, from these men of old, yes, even coming directly from their varied veins and shining examples and ways! Sometimes! Yes, we are their progeny, coming from their very hearts! We came, however, with so many strikes, ranks, and instincts standing against us, that did often fall out and totter among those men of old. Yes, these are the men we did rise from! These men of 300, 200 and even 100 years ago! They were all bad you know, very harmful to our Nation’s course, completing many bad acts and deeds in their doings and days!
they need to go! Wife asks her husband to find something. Husband responds, “Babe it is not in there.” Wife comes back, “If I find it, can I hit you with it?” I wish my brothers and sisters would stop calling me a spoiled brat because I am the baby of the family. The fact is my parents kept having children until they found one they liked is not my issue.
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So let us rise up now and toss out these relics of trash belonging to them, these statues, these monuments made in proclamation of their great deeds, while loudly proclaiming these men who are long since dead! They are nothing to us but trash now! It is correct! They are mere particles of damning and shaming dust! So let us take down and toss out all these statues and devices into roiling, boiling and tumbling seas! Boil them all away! Let their atoms become dissolved forever into complete and total spots of chaos and nothingness! We will fling out their many history books far away from us “because we can do this if we wish!” We need no history books praising these men of old! We need not those old fellows to hold on to! No! No sir! No Madam! We don’t! We can toss them all completely away, while even throwing out these statues and elements into the brinks of the seas of infamy! The seas of destruction! The seas of eternal and damnable torment! We will even burn off the old mustering rolls, those pictures, those many older things of those older men! Yes! Let us forget
those men ever existed! Completely! And ever! And their history! Even Abraham Lincoln’s - his Gettysburg Address! Let’s forget it, too! “Four score and seven years ago.” So let’s burn it! And Thomas Jefferson’s work? Should we burn it, too? He once owned slaves: “We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal.” Why then do we mention these things? It is because we are the men who will take full and complete charge of the changes across this great Nation! We are the perfect men to do this! We are the men who must and should always stand to do this! We are not the “bad apples” those men were. We are men of much higher planes, standards and events, we are the men of greater strain, course and deliberation! We remain calm! Always! We therefore will burn and destroy any and all these things we have wished to! Even Thomas Jefferson’s work? What about it? As we have said he was a slave holder! Did you not know? We will go ahead now! And do this thing we aim to do! This duty is ours! This damnation! Of burning! Burning! Break-
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ing! Breaking! Destroying! Destroying! We will punish those men of olden times for being such fallible human beings! Just as we good men of the earth today certainly are not! We will punish those men’s children, too! And likewise even their children’s children! Off we go now! To release ourselves into deep, dark drains and terrible days! These terrible days of infamy, shame and woe! We will cling together in deep paths, in terrible new worlds of tragedy - these new worlds made completely by us and our devices and affairs! We will give ourselves “high fives” though! Glowing happily in these greatest moments of destroying the earth and its greatest parts! We go now! Because! We have wanted this day to come, no matter what, no matter when, no matter where, no matter how many slings, arrows and bullets come flying across our paths! No matter how many great masterpieces of tragedy we create to become involved in, as we unravel this once powerful and great land! This former castle of jubilation, hope, security and destiny!
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Getting to the Point By Jean (Mincey) Mausehund Sunday, July 5, morning services included a new way to observe communion. Instead of passing the plates for bread and juice, individual cups were placed in the cup holders throughout the sanctuary. Each person opened the top layer to access the bread, and then they opened the second part for the juice. Well, it was supposed to work that way, but anyone with old fingers may have had a little trouble separating the layers–at least I did. Over the years of moving around and attending many churches, I have seen several ways to observe communion. Many years ago, too many churches held closed communion– meaning that visitors could not participate because they were not members of the local church or of a certain denomination. As the world has opened more to traveling and people realized we are all one in Christ, open communion has become more the norm and a wonderful way to share Christian love. Plans are going ahead to have a short version of VBS (vacation Bible school). From the information already laid out by Vickie Flenniken, the time will be a blessing for the children, the workers, and the congregation come Sunday morning. In fact, this change brought on by the Covid-19 virus may prove the old saying “It is an ill wind that brings no good . . . .” In the future, the short version might be repeated a few times during the summer months and provide ways to open VBS classes to accommodate vacations, ball games, and other summer activities. Something
to think about anyway. A work day will be held between now and the time for VBS to install the basketball goals and do a few other jobs around the building. Arrangements are being made to get some cement delivered for the goals, which will probably determine when will be the work day. The latest trip to Wal-Mart resulted in seeing one more return to normal–jigsaw puzzles are back. Just hope it isn’t in time for another form of hunkering down because the Covid-19 is rearing its ugly head again. Like many, I was wondering why churches couldn’t meet but hundreds if not thousands were gathering in streets to protest and just plain tear up things. Friends back in Delaware were disappointed on July 5 as churches were supposed to be able to open, but the governor said “No.” Also, the schools have not been given the go-ahead to start planning for schools to open this fall. We surely do have it much better out here in Missouri. As I write this on Thursday the 9th, I can report that the sudden dip in temperature this morning was nice and that a little rain even came with it. Sure was grateful while it lasted. But, alas, the forecast is back to hot and dry–seems too much like August already. As of now, the camping and “Services at the Lake” are still on for the week end of July 24-26. I plan to go to the lake for the services on Sunday, but my idea of roughing it (AKA, camping) is making it from one Marriott to the next when traveling.
Backroads of So. Greenfield By Carmen Hargis Baker Birthdays: July 16th- Afton Burns 5, Ruby Johnson 6, Molly Killingsworth the big 30, Shawn Russell 37, Elliott Harmon 43 and Konya Knackstedt 54; 17th-Diane Dunham, Bun McLemore, Ronnie Litle, Jennifer Davis, Bailey Beeson 26, Curtis Mills 45, Beth West 66, Cathy Harrington 69, Dalis Julian 82 and Gloria Bowles 82; 18thBob Blakemore, 19th-Kevin Spain, Shelly Marshall, Braylee Yocom 8, Maxen Feller 10, Carrington Ruark 21, Kaily Cobb 27, Amanda Makatchie 38, Missie Creed 58 and Patsy Fox 67; 20th-Wade Jones 13, Sharla Beuerlein 68 and Suetta Litle 87; 21st-Bowen Welsh 5, Keisha DeJager big 30 and Tom Crull big 60; 22nd-LeRoy Spain, Myka Griggs 7, Briar Myers 9, Landon Burns 16, nephew-Oakley White 17 and Katie Robison 27. Wishing you all a wonderful day!! Anniversaries: July 16thDave and Sara Jean Engroff 11 years and Perry and Susie Hawks 9 years; 17th-Jeff and Rachel Witt 38 years and Josh and Erin McGee 16 years; 18th-Larry and Judy McGuire 56 years, Randy and Dixie Weimer 45 years and Steve and Tiffany Lewis 17 years; 19th-James and Crystal Wood 9 years, Brad and Alicia Shorter 17 years and Luke and Lauren Shelton 6 years; 20thFred and Doris Johnson 46 years; 21st-Tony and Theresa Morgan 32 years. Wishing you many more years of happiness together. In memory: Rodney Hollingsworth 7-16-2013, Chad Clayton 7-17-2011, Virginia Lowry 7-17-2014, Tonda Hargis 7-17-2017, Louis Tolbert 7-17-2001, Frank Keopke 7-18-2008, Joe East 7-18-2011, Stanford Friend 7-18-2016, Ima Jean Theurer 7-19-2016, Clif-
ford Hail 7-19-2008, Johnny Jones 7-20-2004, April Hurd 7-20-2009, Lack Allen Fitzpatrick 7-20-2019, Florence Siders 7-22-2016. Gone but never forgotten. Kelby Davis and Sierra Watson are excited to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Miley Ella Jayne Davis. Miley arrived at 6:14 p.m. on July 9, 2020 tipping the scales at 5 lbs., 14 oz. and was 19 inches long. Nathan and Karen Roby are ecstatic to announce the arrival of their first grandchildren, twin girls, Nora and Natalie. They arrived on July 9, 2020 with Nora weighing 6 lbs., 12 oz. and 18.5 inches long. Natalie weighed 6 lb., 1 oz. and was 19.25 inches long. Proud parents are Tyler and Stacey Roby. Also Raiona Martin and the late Darrell Gott, Jr. had a baby girl, Evelyn Rosalie born on July 11, 2020. Little Evelyn was born the day after her father’s funeral. She tipped the scales at 6 lbs., 15 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. She almost arrived on her Grandma Jackie Baker’s birthday the 13th. Great-grandparents are Rick and Carmen Baker. Congratulations to newlyweds, Taylor Shepard and Justin Sekscinski who tied the knot July 10, 2020. Taylor is the daughter of Steve and Angie Shepard. Derek and Keisha Donnell and family spent the last week on the beach at Sirata Beach, Florida. They got to do lots of fun things and really enjoyed the food. Joel and Amanda Gray and kids spent the week in Gulf Shores, Alabama where their son, Roper was playing baseball with his team, Tribe. They are happy to come home Champions. Also Roper got his picture and autograph of a Tampa
Bay Rays player. Juli Toler Pascoe and family vacationed last week at Taylor Park near Gunnison, Colorado. They were there for a Pascoe family reunion and had a blast. Millie Pirtle and her team Bolte won the Championship in an all-day, very hot, ball tournament on Saturday. Grandparents Beth and Greg Killingsworth were there to cheer her on. Roger Hall is still in the hospital and if you would like to send him a card, his address is Cox Medical Center South, 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65807. Last Friday was the funeral service for Rick’s grandson, Darrell Gott, Jr., 18, who was murdered in Springfield on July 2, 2020. There was a large crowd of family and friends to help this sad situation with lots of support. A friend of his dad’s had made a special trailer to carry the casket to the grave site and it was beautiful with his picture being the entire floor. Such a young life to be gone so soon. Thanks for all the phone calls and condolences for the family. I was sorry to hear of the passing of longtime Pennsboro native, Amy Lee Allison, 90, who passed on July 7, 2020. She leaves a very loving family behind and many friends including husband, Eugene, children, Theresa Russell, Steve Allison and Marla Gillen along with grandchildren and greats. Also Joseph “Tub” Gilmore, 67, passed away on July 7, 2020. His service was July 9 with burial at Liberty Church. I want to extend sympathy to all those who have lost a loved one.
Saturday, I got up and went into Springfield to spend the day with granddaughter, Lucy Hawkins. Hadn’t got to see her much with this virus stuff and she was wanting some Granny time. We had a great day and they are all settled into their new home with a pool. After I left, they had a pool party with the families of Hannah “Walters” and Darcy Parrish. With six extra kids, Lucy had a blast. One day last week, several men got together at the Flint Hills National Golf course in Kansas for a day of good golfing. Those partaking were: Mike Fox, Coach Jim Dykens, Dean Meadows, Randy Meadows and David McNeel. I bet they talked about some good old days at Greenfield High. Kim Kinder and her son, Caden, celebrated his high school graduation with a trip to Colorado. They took in Pike’s Peak, Garden of the Gods, white water rafting, Royal Gorge and zip lining in San Juan Mountains. Now that was a lot to do and don’t you know they will remember this trip forever. Kelly Long had her body building competition this weekend and she did great. We are proud to report she won third Place in the 2020 NPC Missouri State Championship. All her hard work that she has put in at the gym paid off. Congratulations Kelly! Sunday evening, Rick Baker went and spent some time with his father, Jim Baker in Ash Grove. Rick’s niece, Candace “Hollis” from Texas has been here helping Jackie Gott this past week. It was wonderful having her here for Jackie.
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A Squash’s Fright My wife called me in the bedroom today to watch as a squirrel cautiously approached the bird feeder two stories down below us in the backyard. The squirrel had a long blonde tail, no more, no less, and we had never seen one like it before. Slowly it moved forward a tad at a time getting closer by the millimeter to something it had been peering toward. It turned its head very cautiously while creeping along and looking at something that might be a very bad apple. It did not quite yet know the answer though. Maybe it was looking at a terrible plum that had fallen from a tree. “He’s afraid of that yellow squash right there,” my wife said while pointing. She had tossed a yellow squash on the ground under the birdfeeder hoping birds might peck at it and eat it.
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“He’s scared of that squash?” I asked, “Oh! My! Oh! Me! What to heck would it be like to be a tiny squirrel scared to death of some fat little squash! Would you agree?” “Are you actually pondering about this?” she asked. When he was just ten inches from his object of dread he became calm. He had finally figured out the squash was not going to harm or attack him, neither would it devour him forthwith or crush his head in any flavor or fashion. He began to eat birdseed politely. Quietly. Aren’t we men so glad we are not squirrels? Aren’t we though? Still, it seems we must always ask our wives these same little questions over and over again to get
the same spot on answers each time! Or maybe to gather up some surprising bits of news we had not dreamt of! “I do believe you may be a squirrel, honey! I truly do! Go outside and play now! Be careful of the tall limbs though!” (When the squirrel returned to its bough, I marched straight out to the squash and drew two big eyeballs upon it to wait for the next action of the rodent. At 78 I did not climb the tree though.)
MSSU, Crowder College Fall Reopening Announcements From Office of Public Information, Crowder College
Missouri Southern State University and Crowder College have announced plans to require masks when fall classes begin to create a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff and campus community. Both institutions will have detailed plans for their campus communities that promote a safe environment while providing the needed educational opportunities. “Missouri Southern is committed to providing an engaging on-campus experience for students this fall, while also prioritizing the safety of our faculty, staff, students and communi-
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ty,” said Dean Van Galen, Ph.D., president of Missouri Southern. “We will continue to implement best practices and promote a campus culture that supports both high-quality education and
the well-being of all.” “Our team has been working since March on a plan to provide a safe educational environment for our students and employees. Crowder College and
Missouri Southern State University have many similar issues to address and each school also has unique issues to consider. Studying the data in the region and determining whether to wear face coverings was a common issue where both schools could collaborate and determine the best solution for higher education in Southwest Missouri,” stated Glenn Coltharp, Ph.D., president of Crowder College. Safety measures at both institutions include increased cleaning and disinfecting of all areas in a effort to keep campus as safe as possible.
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Antioch Pilgrim News July means Happy Fourth of July. Birthdays are brother-in-law, Tim Leeper and son, Jason Leeper on the fifth; sister, Lynetta Leeper 9th, brother Doug Vandegrift 12th, granddaughter Paisley Jones 13th, granddaughter Chloe Jones 15th, grandson, Wade Jones 20th. Gone but not forgotten, Johnny Jones 7.5.2004, Gramps Lane Bennett 7.6.87 and Uncle Norman Jones 7.30.80. But so many memories. I took off Thursday to have an extended weekend. It was good. On Friday, I kept Jasper and Stran as Kelbey and Asa went on a float trip. Later that evening, we met them at the O Hwy bottom at the camp spot. They had a big meal with Alligator and it was good. Smoked by Carl Carlin. Joel Gray dedicated the campsite in memory of Dustin Jones. Then revealed a huge metal picture of Dustin on his horse Yankey with a calf. This was taken from a picture that Joel had taken the first time Dustin helped him work cattle. Joel said this is what a real cowboy looks like. The details were good. Neil Stanford of Everton did the plasm cutout. Greg Burns had also wrote a legacy about Dustin and we were presented with a framed copy and one will also stay at the river bottom. You can’t be at the campsite without Dustin looking out over you. We are so proud of our son and what he stood for. He was very humble and did not like attention put on him. He just never realized how many people he did touch. When Dustin was camping there, I called them the river rats. A big thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done for Dusty in the past and the love and support you have shown to him since his passing. He is gone, but he will never be forgotten. His legacy will live on for years to come. On Saturday, Kim and I went to Springfield and did some running around and ended it with going through the Wonders of Wildlife. It was nice. Came home and Cutler came to spend the night with us. Abby, Jacob and Paisley were going to her parents as they always have
a Fourth of July party and they didn’t want to chase Cutler all evening. So I did. He is everywhere and into everything. He was good and we had a fun evening. On Saturday, Kelbey and Asa went on another float trip and Asa’s sister, Cameron, watched Stran and Jasper. On Sunday, Kelbey, Asa and the boys went on a family float trip at the Joe Brown bottom. The boys got to play and visit with Wade and Chloe. It has been a wild and busy Fourth for the boys and they were worn out. Abby, Jacob and Paisley came dragging into our house on Sunday for breakfast. They didn’t get home until midnight and they were all dragging. Cutler was up and running, in a great mood and ready to party. Kim and Jacob had been in the hay the past couple days. Can’t believe the weather man. Just do it. On Monday, Kim stopped by Kelbey’s house and dropped off a surprise for the boys. We have had so many laughs over that. It was a lizard and Kelbey doesn’t like them. The boys loved watching it. They were threatened many times to keep the door shut. But who listens. It got named Cherri? Deepest sympathy to Ronnie “Tub” Gilmore family. A graduate of Everton and lifetime resident until a few years ago and then resided in Ash Grove next to his daughter. He was a truck driver for many years. He was laid to rest at Liberty Cemetery on Thursday. I was saddened to see that Amy Allison passed away. Our heart aches for this family. She was such a pleasant lady and loved her family so much. The past few years had been hard for her as she loved to go and do and did for many years. May God comfort each and every one of them. We are expecting another one of Kim’s hunting buddies to come and stay with us on Saturday. He asked where the local motel was, Kim said he knew a good bed and breakfast. Our house. Ha! What a shock to Rick and
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Carmen Baker in the loss of their grandson. This will be a tough one. May God be with them and help them understand this tragic time. Times are so tough right now and this doesn’t help. Praying for each of them. Kim went hunting Wednesday night. This heat is something else. He hadn’t been for several days. They have a club hunt at Greenfield on Thursday night so he thought he better hunt his dog. I had to stay in late a couple nights this week due to some meetings. This virus is not going away anytime soon. Well, Thursday morning, the lizard they named Cherri got turned loose in Kelbey’s flower beds. It took some smooth talking to get them to turn it loose. Kelbey said that cage door had been opened so much she can’t believe it didn’t get loose in the house. That is what Kim was hoping for. Talk about a chase. Ha! Lynetta and Tim Leeper have enjoyed their daughter, Courtnee and son, Memphis spending a week with them. They live in Texas and left Michael there to work and hold down the fort. They did a lot of running. Some of Michael’s family lives in the Clever area so they got to visit with them. Well, hay time is done at our house now for a few weeks and then the cycle starts all over again. Well, the COVID-19 virus is building again. I bet it is spring before this gets under control and then we will never go back to the way it was. On Friday morning, I had a good visit with Eric Steeley on the way to work. We had a lot of good chuckles to start off our day. This saying will go along with what Eric and I were discussing. Do you know why a car’s windshield is so LARGE & the rear view mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our future. So, look ahead and move on. Some just thrive on the past and missing out on their future. Think about it. Even Great Aunt Nina Rutherford understood this.
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LEGALS/ NEWS Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls From Amber Allen
Greene County University of Missouri Extension is offering a “Matter of Balance” workshop. The workshop will meet for eight sessions starting Aug. 6 and going through Sept. 24, in a meeting space at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center located at 2400 S Scenic Ave in Springfield, from 9-11 a.m.
Individuals must register for the workshop but the program is FREE. To register go to https://extension2.missouri.edu/ events/a-matter-of-balance-1593106567 or call 417-881-8909 Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You
will learn to view falls as controllable; set goals; make changes to reduce fall risks at home; and exercise to increase strength and balance. University of Missouri Extension programs focus on the high-priority needs of Missourians. Each county extension center, with oversight by locally elected and appointed citizens, is your local link to practical education on almost anything.
Truman Birthplace State Historic Site To Host Public Information Meeting
The Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site invites the public to an informational meeting at 8 p.m., Friday, July 24, at the campground amphitheater. The public is invited to share comments about the historic site and its operations. Site staff will be present to provide information and to answer questions. Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These informational meetings, which are being held in all state parks and historic sites, help create
two-way communication with the public. The meetings give staff the opportunity to let people know the current status and future plans for the parks and historic sites, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities. For a list of scheduled informational meetings, visit https://mostateparks. com/page/66611/informational-meetings. The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others amid ongoing pub-
lic health concerns. Come prepared with hand sanitizer and bottled water, avoid large and congested crowds, and please stay home if sick. Face coverings are encouraged when social-distancing measures are difficult to maintain, and may be required by local orders. The Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site is located at 1009 Truman, Lamar, in southwest Missouri. If you have questions, please contact Luke Johnson, natural resource manager, at 660-438-7711.
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The City of Lockwood is requesting Statements of Qualifications for an Architectural Engineering Team for grant application assistance, design, construction documents and construction administration services, contingent upon award of a grant for a FEMA 361 Safe Room on the Lockwood School District Campus located in the town of Lockwood in Dade County, Missouri. The City of Lockwood is also requesting Proposals for a Grant Manager for grant application development and grant management contingent upon award of a grant for a FEMA 361 Safe Room on the Lockwood School Campus, in the town of Lockwood, in Dade County, Missouri. The District is currently attempting to obtain grant funding for a FEMA Safe Room. This project is contingent upon award of a grant. Companies interested in submitting qualifications and/or proposals should contact the City of Lockwood, Mr. Ken Snider, Mayor at 417-2324221 or mayor@lockwoodmo. com for a formal copy of the Request for Qualifications OR for the Request for Proposal. Submissions will be due no later than 1:00 pm for RFP’s and 2:00 pm for RFQ’s on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in the City Office located at 400 Main Street, Lockwood, MO, 65682. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals and to waive any informality and irregularity in the qualifications/proposals and to select the firm(s) that are in the best interest of the City and in compliance with the terms set herein. The City of Lockwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites the submission of proposals from minori-
To be published in The Vedette on July 9, 2020 and July 16, 2020. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of PATRICIA JEAN FOERSTER DECEASED Estate No. 17DD-PR00016
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED EN THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA JEAN FOERSTER, DECEASED: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the per-
Gratia Foerster, Personal Representative Jessica J. Jones, #65994 106 S. Smith St. P.O. Box 86 Albany, MO 64402 (660) 822-0035 To be published in The Vedette on July 16, 2020, July 23, 2020, July 30, 2020 and August 6, 2020.
CITY OF MILLER Balance Sheet As of June 30, 2020
FINANCIAL STATEMENT CITY OF MILLER, MISSOURI SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT JANUARY 1, 2020 - JUNE 30, 2020 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Bond Account Capital Improvement Cash in Bank Cash in Savings-Reserve 07 Cash Savings-Debt Service 15 Petty Cash Reserve Fire/Watertower Total Checking/Savings Total Current Assets Fixed Assets Accumulated Depreciation Utility Plant Total Fixed Assets Other Assets CIP Total Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITITES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payable Total Accounts Payable Other Current Liabilities Customer Deposits Payroll Liabilities Sales Tax-Payable Total Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Lease Obligation Total Long Term Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity Opening Balance Equity Retained Earnings Net Income Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
235.01 69,353.78 812,102.35 53,451,19 68,870.88 250.00 29,130.54 1,033,393.75 1,033,393.75 -886,916.72 1,351,052.34 464,135.62 61,851.33 61,851.33 1,559,380.70
2,511.41 2,511.41 41,109.98 3,610.74 747.39 45,468.11 47,979.52 182,137.88 182,137,88 230,117.40 349,226.85 378,012.20 602,024.25 1,329,263.30 1,559,380.70
To be published in The Vedette on July 16, 2020.
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Master Gardeners of Greene County Doing Soil Tests Effective immediately, the Master Gardeners of Greene County are processing all soil tests submitted at the MU Extension office in Greene County. The cost remains the same, and you still get the same high quality soil test from the University of Missouri with recommendations from MU Extension specialists. But drop off and processing is now done by Master Gardeners and their pro-
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a weekly “dirt day” and encouraging members of the public to drop off soil for testing at the Master Gardener office inside the Springfield Botanical Center on Thursday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Learn more online or call (417) 874-2963.
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Greenfield Goat GHS did not have a football team in 1946. Gene Rimmer was the GHS coach. One story on how he got the nickname Goat was at the age of 13 he was a sharp pool and snooker player and took money from older men. One sore loser remarked. “Kid, you are eating lots of candy bars and drinking lots of sodas. You are grazing like a goat.” He went to Southwest Missouri State for a year and worked around Greenfield. THE ROAD TO THE MAJOR LEAGUES
In 1949, Goat went to St. Louis for a Cardinal tryout camp. He was late but with his fastball and curve ball he impressed the scouts. When he got home the next day, a Cardinal scout was at his house and Goat signed a contract with a $250 bonus and a $165 per month contract to pitch in Albany, Georgia. In 1950, he moved up to Columbus, Georgia, but was then drafted into the U.S. Army and was in the service for 110 days but then received a hardship discharge when his parents became ill. Moving up in 1952 and 1953, Goat played for the Houston Texas League, Rochester New York International League and back to Houston. In Houston, his ERA was 2.46 with eight wins by shutouts. In the fall of 1953, he broke his leg in a car accident but rehabbed with the Cardinals in 1954 and played winter ball in Cuba. Goat’s first major league game was in May of 1955. He thought of himself as a thrower not a pitcher and threw a high inside fastball to keep batters nervous. Goat stated that Stan Musial and Red Schoendienst always helped the rookies on the team with inside baseball tips. Goat pitched against Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese of the Dodgers and Wille Mays of the Giants who Goat thought was the best player in baseball. He admired Sandy Koufax as a pitcher. His story about Mickey Mantle, a New York Yankee great, goes like this. The Cardinals were playing the Yankees and both teams were at the same hotel. The Yankee bus had left for the field and the Cardinal bus was loading when up walked Mickey Mantle who was just coming in from a night on the town and looked bad. Goat told The Mick, “Ride with us.” Mick declined. Goat told his teammates Mick won’t play well that night. Goat was wrong. Mick went three for four and a home run.
Goat’s record in 1955
(Continued from front) story about Goat and the Greenfield team playing Golden City. Bottom of the first inning, Goat took the mound in a pair of overalls and the Golden City nine thought they had an easy win. He fanned all three batters in first inning, then Goat went to the car and put on baseball pants and a Cardinal Jersey and Greenfield won the game.
Floyd ‘Goat’ Wooldridge
was 2-4 starting some games and pitching in the bull pen. In 1956 Goat played in Rochester (New York), Columbus (Ohio), in 1957 Buffalo (New York) and finished his career at Mexico City (Mexico) with the Red Devils. He enjoyed baseball but the most he ever earned was $1400 a month or $7500 a year. Rookie players in MLB in 2020 earn at least $450,000. LIFE AFTER BASEBALL
After baseball, Goat worked at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, along with other former Greenfield residents. During the spring and summer, he would return home to play Town Team baseball. Towns like Greenfield, Lockwood, Stockton and others had a group of players who formed a team to play baseball.
THIRD STORY: The Wooldridge boys of Goat, Rozwell, Bernie and Chig combined with the Boyer brothers from Alba, of Clete, Ken and Cloyd and added a few more local players. They were unbeatable as a town team. Both Clete and Ken Boyer played major league baseball. From major league stadiums to Mexico to Cuba to an old field in pasture with little or no backstop, Goat played in all and loved baseball, his fans and his teammates.
Goat, after working at Boeing, moved to Cass County, Missouri and worked at an ammunition plant in Kansas then
Goat coached the Greenfield Pee Wee boys baseball team that played in the Sac River League and the team won the league title and beat teams at the Mickey Owen Baseball Camp at Miller, Missouri.
Barbara is now a teacher in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. While at GHS, she played volleyball, basketball and track. She went on to Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar and played softball for the Bearcats. She coached softball at Weaubleau and her team finished fourth in state play one season. Bobby, a 1984 GHS graduate, competed in football, basketball and track for the Wildcats. He also went to SBU, played college baseball and earned a teaching degree. His 1992 Halfway Cardinal boys basketball team finished third in Class 1 in 1992.
Bobby tells the story that while on a cruise in the Caribbean, he was on an elevator with an older man who had on a St. Louis Cardinal shirt. Bobby asked him if he was a fan of the Red
Three Town team stories about Goat
Miller BoA However, it doesn’t change the reality that the city fire department is completely surrounded by the rural fire district. Owing to issues arising when the rural fire district was formed in 2014, the city and rural fire departments still do not have a formal mutual aid agreement in place; although ad hoc arrangements have been made on an informal basis as needed since that time.
“I want us to be able to take the limited resources of our two small departments and use them for the maximum benefit for residents,” said Daniels. “We need to figure out how to move forward, together.”
Birds. The older man said yes. Bobby said, “My dad, Goat Wooldridge, pitched for St. Louis.” The man said, “Sure. I saw your dad pitch for St. Louis.”
SECOND STORY: Mike Surbrugg, originally of Golden City, recalls a
Traffic along State Highway O south of Halltown had to be diverted for part of the day July 8 for the relocation of this home to a property on Missouri Highway 174, east of Chesapeake. Derrick Tilton, of Tilton & Sons, Inc., said the structure was over 40 ft wide, and 26 ft 6 in high. When moving, the rig including truck was over 60 ft long. The house, including a fireplace in one corner, weighed about 40 tons. “It took two months in horrible winter weather to load it and get it ready for moving,” said Tilton. “We had over 10 utility trucks out to lift lines for us – it took three hours to go seven miles.” Tilton & Sons is a third-generation family business, based in Carthage, founded by Tilton’s grandfather. His father, Orren Tilton, still helps out. They specialize in moving anything heavy, from “stone churches to steam locomotives to dollhouses.” (Photo by James McNary)
Miller Mayor Stacey Daniels said that she would like to see the two fire protection bodies work together to provide the most benefit for area residents.
Playing a team from Lamar, Goat and his catcher, Cutty Hailey, had a plan for the first inning. Goat was the pitcher and Hailey told the umpire and the first batter that Goat was wild in his pitches and mad that night. First pitch was high and inside almost hitting the batter. Second pitch went over the batter and umpire head into the back stop. Next two pitches were in the dirt and the bat-
ter walked. The Lamar team thought this will be an easy game. Goat then struck out the next ten batters with his fast ball and curve ball and Greenfield won the game.
Different Kind of Mobile Home Near Halltown
married his wife Sally in 1964. Later they moved back to Greenfield and he took up carpentry and helped Jim Preston build homes in the Greenfield area. The Wooldridges had two children, Barbara and Bobby, both good students and athletes at GHS. In 1975,
Where some major league ballplayers were stuck on themselves, Goat was always friendly. A nephew in Raymore, Missouri, wanted to join the high school golf team but had no golf clubs. The next day Goat gave the young man his clubs and said best of luck and the boy made the high school golf team.
Daniel, the fire board president, asked Daniels, the mayor, for information regarding the number of calls the city fire department has had over the past year or so, so that a cost basis per call might be determined. Several options for working together were discussed, from the obvious need of putting a formal mutual aid agreement into place, to other possible arrangements including the city contracting with the fire district for fire protection, in a similar way to how the city is considering a contract for law enforcement provision from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. The annexation of
Greenfield folks enjoyed story after story by Goat on baseball in the good old days. He passed away in 2008 at the age of 80.
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the city into the fire district would be a final step if the provision of fire protection by the rural fire district proved satisfactory.
Daniel said the next step would be for the rural fire board to meet and draft a proposed contract for the city aldermen to consider. The rural fire board was set to meet Monday, July 13, after The Vedette went to press. In other business, the board of aldermen: Approved a proposal to have a city website developed, similar to that already in use by the city of Lockwood.
Discussed options for replacement of certain equipment used by the public works department, including a mower and the small pick-up truck used by the city crew.
Were presented a draft proposal from the LCSO regarding provision of law enforcement services for their examination. Approved paying for the mayor and aldermen to participate in training session offered this year by the Missouri Municipal League. Approved the reconciliation of the 2019-20 fiscal year budget to match actual receipts and expenditures. Discussed the updated ordinance books and some issues with them that needed to be addressed. Heard regular departmental reports.
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NEWS Simmons Bank “Simmons Bank has made the difficult decision to close our Greenfield, Missouri branch location on October 9, 2020. We continuously evaluate our service network looking at many factors including customer traffic at the branch as well as their usage of our nearby locations,” said Elizabeth Machen, Simmons Bank senior vice president and director of marketing and communications. “We review our customers’ transactions in the area to understand their traffic patterns and where we can best serve them.” Simmons acquired the Greenfield and Lockwood branches via their acquisition of and subsequent merger with Springfield-based Liberty Bank, completed in early 2015. Simmons is headquartered in Pine Bluff, Ark., its stock publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. The bank is pruning their branch network following a string of acquisitions, including the takeover of Landmark Bank last year, with its large footprint in the Columbia area and parts of central and eastern Missouri. “I’m disappointed they’ve decided to do this, considering how many customers they have here,” said Greenfield Mayor Dave Engroff. “Until now, I thought they were doing good.”
Rhodes said that she’s also confused why Simmons decided to close the branch: the bank went above and beyond when she and her business partners began their project to remodel the Opera House. “Greenfield is just now starting to grow and people are moving to smaller towns due to COVID-19. Now is not a good time to leave,” said Rhodes. Simmons Bank is advising customers that all accounts held at the Greenfield branch are being transferred to the branch in Lockwood.
“Simmons has nearly 20 locations serving Southwest Missouri and remains deeply committed to this important market in our network of community banks,” said Machen. “Our Lockwood branch is eight miles from the [Greenfield] location and looks forward serving our Greenfield customers’ in-branch banking needs.” Greenfield does have another bank, a branch of
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Great Southern, though there are some concerns that facility is also in danger of closing: most other closeby Great Southern branches have been closed, and the institution has not submitted bids recently when solicited by several local government entities for depository services. Great Southern acquired that branch via the FDIC when Sun Security Bank failed in 2011, amid accusations of executive fraud. Sun Security, based in Ellington, had previously acquired Citizens Home Bank, which had been based in Greenfield for decades. That branch had $43,473,000 in deposits as of June 30, 2019. Before the 2015 closure of the former SSB branches in Lockwood and Miller, which together had about $15,000,000 in deposits, the GSB Greenfield branch had deposits of $37,845,000.
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eXtreme Tour Visits Greenfield Park The eXtreme Tour made a stop in Greenfield on July 8, in partnership with God’s Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, held a Christian music concert in the Greenfield City Park that evening. Performers with the eXtreme Tour that night included Angelo Gonzales, Kim Gonzales, and Taylor Zebracki. (Photos by Rachel Schnelle)
Customers of these institutions have been encouraged to utilize Internet banking, despite the Dade County area’s issues with access to high-speed Internet service. “Our customers also continue to take advantage of the convenience our digital channels provide, as is the case across the industry,” said Machen. There are no remaining locally owned banks in Dade County and very few nearby. Great Southern Bank, though headquartered in Springfield and chartered to Reeds Spring, is listed on the NASDAQ Exchange and thus also beholden to Wall Street. Arvest Bank, with a branch in Lockwood, is privately owned and controlled by the Walton family, founders of Walmart.
The Arvest Branch in Lockwood had $37,841,000 in deposits on June 30, 2019, boosted from $25,502,000 in 2018 by the closure of the Golden City facility and the transfer of its accounts there. The Golden City branch, dating to 1905, had $17,734,000 in deposits before being closed. These larger banks entered Dade County and surrounding markets via acquisition, and have shown no qualms about leaving rural communities. Great Southern in recent years closed its facilities in Humansville, Lockwood, Miller and Lamar, and most of the former Sun Security facilities. Arvest closed half the 40 branches of Bear State Bank after that takeover in 2018, including Golden City’s.
Deadline Nearing including those who are sick or considered atrisk,” Parson said in a statement at that time. Mail-in ballots must be specifically requested by voters wishing to exercise that option. To prevent fraud, a notarized statement under penalty of perjury certifying that the cast ballot and its contained votes are authentic must be included when mailing a ballot. Ballots must mailed in envelopes postmarked by 7 p.m. on election day in order to be counted. However, there is a provision in the law allowing voters who either have COVID-19 or are at higher risk of contracting it may cast a ballot without the notarized statement.
Both provisions of the bill will sunset, or expire, on Dec. 31, 2020.
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Those voters who also registered to vote by mail and have not yet cast a vote in person are also being required to submit a copy of their personal identification unless they previously provided one with their application to register as a voter. There are certain exceptions to this requirement, check with the local election authority for details.
The Missouri Secretary of State’s office considers the following voters to be at-risk if they: are 65 years of age or older; are resident in a state-licensed long-term care facility; have chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma; have serious heart conditions; have diabetes; have chronic kidney disease and are undergoing dialysis; have liver disease; or
are otherwise immunocompromised. Local election authorities in the area include: Dade County, County Clerk’s Office 300 W. Water St., Ste. 1 Greenfield, MO 65661 417-637-2724 417-637-1006 (Fax) Lawrence County, County Clerk’s Office 1 E. Courthouse Square, Ste. 101 Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 417-466-2638 417-466-4348 (Fax) https://www.lawrencecountymo.org/ Barton County, County Clerk’s Office 1004 Gulf, Rm. 103 Lamar, MO 64759 417-682-3529 417-682-4100 (Fax)
Greene County, County Clerk’s Office 940 Boonville, Rm. 113 Springfield, MO 65802 417-868-4060 417-868-4170 (Fax) http://greenecountymo. gov/county_clerk/ Cedar County, County Clerk’s Office 113 South St. Stockton, MO 65785 417-276-6700 Ext. 221 417-276-3461 (Fax) http://www.cedarcountymo.gov/county-clerk Jasper County, County Clerk’s Office 302 S. Main, Rm. 102 Carthage, MO 64836 417-358-0416 417-359-1297 (Fax) http://www.jaspercounty.org/election.html Polk County, County Clerk’s Office 102 E. Broadway, Rm. 11 Bolivar, MO 65613 417-326-4031 417-326-3525 (Fax)
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Golden Harvest Days Tractor Events The first weekend of Golden Harvest Days 2020 is now in the books, with a number of events having taken place on Saturday, July 11, including a tractor rodeo in the morning and an antique and classic tractor pull held in the afternoon. With apologies to fans of the green and yellow, the photographer was pleased there were so many tractors in proper colors represented in the competitions (Persian orange and black, with a tip of the hat to the prairie gold). (Photos by James McNary)
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Mass COVID-19 Exposure at Lawrence County Church By James McNary Articles Editor
An individual attending revival services at Freedom Christian Center south of Mt. Vernon on July 5-7 has been confirmed positive for the Coronavirus that causes COVID-19. At least 8 further cases have been confirmed as connected to this incident as of July 13. Another 12 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed as well. “If you attended the [Freedom Christian Center] revival during any or all of these dates, we highly encourage you to please quarantine at home for 14 days from the last day you attended the revival and monitor [yourself] for symptoms of COVID-19,” the LCHD said in a statement. “We know there are additional attendees of the revival who are also exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.” Anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 and then develops the following symptoms: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congested or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; and or diarrhea; should contact their healthcare provider for medical advice, before even making any in-person contacts. The LCHD reported that the infected individual from the Freedom Christian Center revival also worked at Legacy Meats Co., just down the road, on Tuesday, July 7. They were not wearing masks at either location. Being in quarantine requires staying at home for 14 days from the last potential expo-
sure to the Coronavirus. “You are asked not to work, or go out in public (including attending church services) until the 14 days are over, because at any time during those 14 days you can develop symptoms and infect others,” said the LCHD statement. “It’s ideal for you to ask others to shop for you, or use contactless grocery pick-up. If you live with others, everyone needs to monitor for symptoms.” If leaving the house is absolutely necessary while in quarantine, the LCHD says it is very important to wear a mask. If any of the previously listed symptoms appear, contact a healthcare provider. The close contact between worshipers at the revival services is why this particular case could lead to a wider outbreak in Lawrence County if quarantine precautions are not followed. “The fact that we are issuing such an urgent release asking for mass cooperation from a large group of people points to the seriousness of this evolving situation,” said the LCHD. “We will be advising Freedom Christian Center not to hold any church services or any other event until we can determine that it is safe for the public to return.” The LCHD said it is still investigating some cases and
more information will be released as necessary. Other places visited by individuals while possibly contagious include: July 6, 2:45 p.m., Mt. Vernon License Bureau. The individual was not wearing a mask. July 6, 3:30 p.m., Walmart, Mt. Vernon. The individual was wearing a mask. July 7, 9 a.m., Walmart, Aurora. The individual was showing symptoms and not wearing a mask. July 7, 1 p.m., Grande Tire, Aurora. The individual was showing symptoms and not wearing a mask. July 7, 8-9 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, Springfield. The individual was showing symptoms and not wearing a mask. July 8, Red Barn Cafe, Mt. Vernon. The individual was showing symptoms and not wearing a mask. Those visiting any of these locations in the 48 hours after these dates and times are advised to watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Lawrence County now has 69 total cases following a spike of 16 on Friday, with 30 active, 38 recovered, and 1 individual deceased from the Coronavirus-caused illness. Symptoms of COVID-19 can begin to appear at any point from 2 days to 2 weeks after exposure to the virus.
