Vedette 9.3.20 by Gina Langston

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INSIDE OBITUARIES • Arthur (Art) Owen Cromer, 83, Louisville, Kentucky • Paul Virgil Schnelle, 89, Carthage • Michael Alan Brinkhoff, 62, Lockwood • Rodman L. Comstock, 60, Greenfield • Gary “Pete” Campbell, 78, South Greenfield • Corey James Harris, 64, of Mt. Vernon • Susanne Key, 76, Aurora • Julia Catherine Meadows Matney Forman, 95, Springfield

Dade Commission Distributes Money From CARE Funds

The Dade County Commission received $887,056 from the CARE Funds from the U.S. Federal Government to be used for expenses associated with the COVID-19 virus. All counties in Missouri and the State of Missouri obtained funds. Funds can only be used for not budgeted expenses due to the Corona 19 outbreak. Entities awarded funds include the Assessor’s Office, Circuit Clerks Office, Collector/ Treasurer Office, Victims Advocate Office, Recorder’s Office, Immanuel Lutheran School, Lockwood Schools, Everton Schools, Dadeville Schools, Greenfield Schools, and Health Department. Dollar amounts can be found on page 2.

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Despite Saturday Storms, Miller Fall Festival Brings Crowds By Gina Langston Editor/Publisher

The 70th Annual Miller Fall Festival, sponsored by the Miller Lions Club, was held over the weekend on Main Street in Miller. Even with the event taking place the week before and not on Labor Day weekend as usual, the always lingering threat of Covid-19 and Saturday morning storms taking out half of the local vendors with rain and strong winds, the event still went off with few hitches. New carnival rides entertained the crowd, live entertainment each evening and more local vendors were a few of this year’s bid draws. The annual kiddie games were canceled due to a severe thunderstorm but the delayed start time of 1:30 p.m. didn’t prevent the much anticipated baby contest. The parade went off as scheduled. Live games, bingo, as well as food from various vendors, including the purportedly “world famous” fish sandwich for which the Fall Festival has become known were sold as anticipated. The parade was led by noteable community leaders Joyce and Bruce Williams. Baby Contest results on page 10, more photos on page 12 and online at greenfieldvedette.com.

School Enrollment Stable To Start 2020 School Year By Bob Jackson Reporter

September Days 2020 Canceled

The September Days Committee has decided to cancel all events originally scheduled for September 19 of this year. It would be very difficult to take the precautions necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

CONTENTS Obituaries............... Pg 2 Community............. Pg 3 Business Dir........... Pg 5 Commentary.......... Pg 6 Church Directory... Pg 7 Legals..................... Pg 8 Classified............... Pg 9 Sports................... Pg 10

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Miller High School principal Dennis Kimzey welcomes students on the first day of the 2020-21 school year. (Photo by Gina Langston)

In a survey conducted by the Vedette of the four public schools, one private school in Dade County and the Miller School District, school enrollment figures as of August 28, 2020 are close to the same number as in August 2019. Some are up a little,

LawCo Sheriff DeLay Highlights Efforts to Catch Murder Suspects By James McNary Articles Editor

Lawrence County Sheriff Brad DeLay said early last week that he could not be more proud of the officers and staff of the sheriff’s office as they

pushed to apprehend all individuals suspected in the murder of Sarah Pasco that occurred in rural Lawrence County, west of Miller. “I really don’t know what to say other than

you couldn’t ask for a better group of people,” said DeLay. “They worked almost 20 hours at a time.” ‘LawCo Sheriff’ Continued on page 11

Greenfield School Board Met Aug. 19 By James McNary Articles Editor

Following a tax hearing held prior to the regular meeting Aug. 19, the Greenfield R-IV School District Board of Education approved set the district tax levy for the 2020-21 school year. Other regular business was also

conducted, including adjustments in meal pricing.

For 2020, current assessed valuations on property with R-IV district boundaries are real estate: $29,531,947.00; and personal property: $12,237,647.00; for a total valuation of $41,769,594.00.

This compares to the 2019

valuations of real estate: $29,351,169.00; and personal property: $12,502,511.00; and a total valuation of $41,853,680.00. Of the total tax levy, that allocated to the district general (also called “incidental” ‘Greenfield BoE’ Continued on page 11

some down in numbers. No count on home schooling was available. Schools have been shut down since March 2020 due to COVID-19. Schools opened with various health guidelines in place. Everton and Greenfield are on four-day week, while Lockwood and Dadeville go five days a week.

In Dade County, there are

1,060 students enrolled in public schools. Greenfield has 406, Lockwood 298, Everton 186, and Dadeville 170. Immanuel Lutheran in Lockwood offers kindergarten thru eighth grade and has 72 students, and Miller 564. The high school (grades nine through 12) ‘School Enrollment’ Continued on page 11

Miller Aldermen Decline Adjustment of Tax Levy By James McNary Articles Editor

The Miller Board of Aldermen, meeting in special session Aug. 20, voted against implementing a minor adjustment in the city’s property tax levy that would have allowed the city to collect an additional $500 in property tax revenue. During the board’s regular meeting Aug. 13, City Clerk Denise Robertson had informed the board that the county assessor’s office had advised her the city had the opportunity, as this is an even numbered year, to adjust the city’s property tax levy without having to put it to a vote due to formula ad-

justments, as is allowed by state law.

The decision was made to postpone a decision until the Aug. 20 special meeting since the board had not had much time to consider it. A public hearing was held prior to the special meeting to discuss the adjustment. After the special meeting was called to order, the board voted 1-3 in opposition (Alderman Amy Taylor was the lone supporter) of enacting the adjustment as presented by Lawrence County, thus keeping the city’s property tax levy at the same level for the next two years, unless a tax election is held in the interim.

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RECORDS Death Notices

Paul Virgil Schnelle

Paul Virgil Schnelle, of Carthage, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in his home at the age of 89. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial followed in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Meinert. Online condolences may be shared at www. greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Michael Alan Brinkhoff

Michael Alan Brinkhoff, of Lockwood, Missouri, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 62. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial followed in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Restored Hope Against Addictions (a ministry of the Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Church), or to the Patriot Guard Riders. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

Rodman L. Comstock

Rodman L. Comstock, of Greenfield, Missouri, died Friday, August 21, 2020, at the age of 60. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Cremation services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Gary “Pete” Campbell

Gary “Pete” Campbell, age 78, of South Greenfield, Missouri, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

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A funeral service was held Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Burial followed at the Goss Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Corey James Harris

Corey James Harris, age 64, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Friday, August 14, 2020, of natural causes. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Susanne Key

Susanne Key, age 76, of Aurora, Missouri, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at home with her daughters by her side, A celebration of Susie’s life will be held at a later date with burial to be at the Rose Hill West Cemetery in Billings, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora. Memorial donations may be made payable to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.

Julia Matney Forman

Julia Catherine Meadows Matney Forman, 95, Springifield, Missouri, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, surrounded by her family. . A graveside service, umder the care and direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, was held Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at the Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Julia’s name to the ALMS Fund at the Aurora United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.

Dade County Commission Funds Projects From CARE Funds By Bob Jackson Reporter

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ceived. The first distribution of money has been made and a second round of funding will occur in September 2020. All funds must be incurred by December 2020. Entities awarded funds so far are: Dade County Assessor’s Office, $575; Dade County Circuit Clerks Office, $306; Dade County Collector/ Treasurer Office, $442; Dade County Victims Advocate Office, $850; Dade County Recorder’s Office, $7,700; Immanuel Lutheran School, $20,000; Lockwood Schools, $11,000; Everton Schools, $10,000; Dadeville Schools, $11,000; Greenfield

Schools, $21,000; and Dade County Health Department, $24,200. Examples of funding include sanitary cleaning supplies; plexiglass shields and dividers; and a computer and computer program to allow remote access to records in the Dade County Recorder’s Office. Schools received funds for temperature recording devices for students as they enter building. Units of local government wishing to apply for funds should meet with the Dade County Commission and make an application.

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Arthur (Art) Owen Cromer Arthur (Art) Owen Cromer, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, died August 25, 2020. He was the husband of Virginia Burns Cromer, formerly of the Lockwood community. Born December 7, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, to Carl Crawford Cromer and Laura Virginia Clements Cromer, Art spent his formative years enjoying Boy Scouts, YMCA and Junior ROTC. He entertained the neighbors with magic tricks and sleight of hand. After graduating from Illinois Institute of Technology, Art entered the U.S. Navy where he proudly served in the North Atlantic on the USS Mills (DER383), from June, 1958 to December, 1961, ending his tour as a Lt. Commander. He enjoyed attending ship reunions for many years. Art was a lifelong learner whose curiosity was rarely satisfied. In the early days of computing when mainframes filled a room, Art forfeited sleep to get latenight computer time. After a post-graduate degree at Purdue University, Art joined University of Louisville in 1969 and spent a 30+-year career helping faculty and students use computers and statistics to analyze their data.

Art was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church for fifty years, serving as an elder and singing in the choir. Giving back was a part of Art’s life. For many years, he recorded textbooks for Recording for the Blind. He also regularly donated blood plasma through apheresis. A founding member of the Bonnycastle Homestead Association, he was an active neighborhood leader for many years and eagerly provided energy and enthusiasm for block parties and neighborhood projects. Art so enjoyed sharing Kentucky with international guests. For many years the Cromers opened their home, especially at Christmas, to international college students who ultimately became friends. A special family with whom the Cromers shared occasions for over twenty years are Drs. Ling and Matthew Qiu and sons, David Qiu and Dr. Charles Cui. Art was a beloved husband of 55 years, father and brother. He is survived by wife Virginia (Ginny) Burns Cromer, sister Evelyn (Lyn) Ghiselin, daughters Carolyn Cromer (Dean Adams) and Alison Cromer (Rick Lucas), grandsons Boone

and Charlie, sister-in-law Carolyn Burns Foster, nieces Valerie Pontiff and Courtney Anaya and their families. Art bequeathed his body to U of L Medical School. The family will have a private service with a celebration of life to be held at a later date. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the Nazareth Home Highlands and Hosparus Health Team for their loving care and compassion. Expressions of sympathy may be sent in his memory to: Highland Presbyterian Church “for the Rapier Music Fund”, 1011 Cherokee Rd, Louisville, KY 40204 or Bonnycastle Homestead Association, P.O. Box 5165, Louisville, KY 40205-0165 Note: Art grew very attached to the Lockwood community over the many years that he and Virginia visited her parents, Clarence and Thelma Burns.

PSU Announces Spring 2020 Graduates In May 2020, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas graduated approximately 1,200 students who earned degrees in the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Technology, and Kelce College of Business.

The following local students were awarded their degrees. Samantha D. Trowbridge, Ash Grove, received her Bachelor in Business Administration. Kara K. Eggerman, Lockwood, was awarded her

Master of Science degree. Abby Kristen Julian, Lockwood, received her Bachelor of Science degree. Teresa L. McCoy, Miller, was earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

Dade County Tax Sales Draws Buyers By Bob Jackson Reporter

Dade County Collector / Treasurer Rod O’Connor held the annual delinquent tax sale of real estate property in Dade County on Monday, August 24, at 1 p.m. on the east side of the Dade County Courthouse. Properties up for back taxes were published in the Vedette for three weeks letting property owners aware of the sale. In past years, only four or five buyers showed up but in 2020 over a dozen buy-

ers made purchases. Sixty-nine properties had past due taxes throughout the county. Sixteen property owners paid past due taxes before the sale. Twenty-one properties were bought by new owners or lending companies. The City of Lockwood bought five properties in Lockwood and an investor from Greenfield bought four. Two properties in Greenfield, one with $6881 and one with $8426 in past due taxes, were purchased. The remaining properties were not sold or taxes paid.

Eleven are in Everton area, five in the Lockwood area, 17 in the Greenfield area, and two in South Greenfield. One parcel in Everton has owed back taxes totaling $7681 since 2008 and one parcel in Greenfield owes taxes since 2009 totaling $4770. The total for unpaid taxes in the county now is $84,422 that should be going to schools, cities, villages and the county. Owners of these properties can not sell them without paying the back taxes.

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This edition of The Vedette has been distributed to all local public and private school libraries within our coverage area courtesy of Senator Bill White, Representative Ann Kelley and The Vedette in an effort to keep newspapers in education.

Thank you for your generous contribution in supporting the schools within our region! Gina Langston, Editor 417.637.2712 | editor@greenfieldvedette.com

Senator Bill White, District 32 201 W Capitol Ave., Rm. 431 Jefferson City, MO 65101 573.751.2173 Bill.White@senate.mo.gov

Rep. Ann Kelley, 127th District 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 102-BB Jefferson City, MO 65101 573.751.2165 Ann.Kelley@house.mo.gov

COMMUNITY Lockwood Library Adult Reading Program Starts Soon

You are cordially invited to Lockwood Library’s First Book Tasting. Are you hungry for a good book, but unsure of what to read next? Join us for a book tasting at the Lockwood Library, Tuesday, September 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. This is our first activity connected with our first Adult Reading Program. Registration for the Adult reading program is the week of August 31. Join us for reading,

prizes, and fun! Activities are strictly optional - but you will definitely miss a chunk of the fun if you don’t try them out! However, we are sure there is more to read in the Library than you have found so far, and we will do our best to help you find what you truly want. In the meantime, Story Time has resumed and we do thank Miss Amy with the Parents as Teachers for adding to our program. On September

1, Story Time will be “Butterflies in the Library” and the next Tuesday, September 8,the Conservation Department will present a special Story Time at the South Park of Lockwood. So, don’t be left out, come and join Story Time at the Lockwood Library every Tuesday at 10 a.m.! “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some are to be chewed and digested” - Francis Bacon

Missouri Census 2020 Deadline Moved to Sept. 30 The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that September 30, 2020 is now the final date for responding to the census. Self-responding is the easiest way to make sure you are counted! It is quick, easy, and can be done online at

my2020census.gov or over the phone by dialing 844-3302020. Households do not need an ID code to respond to the Census online or by phone. Making sure you are counted now is the easiest way to ensure an enumerator does

not knock on your door in the future. Additionally, a new 2020 census outreach tool(opens in new window) helps communities identify “hotspots” where extra outreach may be needed.

Report Your Controlled Burns

• Livestock & Forage: Thursdays 12-1 p.m. • Field Crops: Fridays 7-8 a.m.

Lockwood Public Library Story Time Sept. 8

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.

Greenfield TOPS Meetings

TOPS MO No. 0672, Greenfield, holds weekly meetings at St. Patrick Catholic Church on State Highway H, Greenfield. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group whose mission is to support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. The chapter meets at 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Renae Brown, 417-860-4769 or Sandra Lowrance, 417-682-1973.

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 417-8879272 or 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 for your county to see the full schedule. OATS Transit is available to the rural general public of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

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:

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Prairie State Park Hosts Public Information Meeting Sept. 12

Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at Prairie State Park on Saturday, Sept. 12. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. at the nature center. Following the meeting, participants can join staff for a two-mile guided hike to see the bison. The public is invited to share comments about the park and its operations during the informational meeting. Staff will be present to provide information and 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 twoway communication with the public. The meetings give staff the opportunity to inform the public of the current status and future plans for the park or historic site, while also offering visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities. For a list of scheduled informational meetings, visit 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 public health concerns. Come prepared with hand sanitizer and bot-

tled 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. Prairie State Park is located at 128 N.W. 150th Lane in Mindenmines. To register and get additional information about the meeting, please contact Prairie State Park at 417843-6711. For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Calendar of Events

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.

LHS Senior Nights, Sept. 4, 10

Lockwood High School Football Senior Night will now be Friday, September 4. Volleyball Senior Night will be Thursday, September 10.

Lockwood Public Library Book Tasting Sept. 8

You are cordially invited to Lockwood Library’s First Book Tasting. Are you hungry for a good book, but unsure of what to read next? Join us for a book tasting at the Lockwood Library, Tuesday, September 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. This the first program of the adult book reading program.

Tuesday, September 8, the Conservation Department will present a special Story Time at the South Park of Lockwood. So, don’t be left out, come and join Story Time at the Lockwood Library every Tuesday at 10 a.m.!

American Legion Meeting Sept. 10

The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Unit 372 of Lockwood will hold their business meeting at 6:30 p.m. September 10 at the post in Lockwood.

DACO Foundation Golf Tournament Sept. 19 The DACO Foundation is hosting a two-man scramble golf tournament at the Lockwood Golf Course Saturday, September 19, beginning at 9 a.m. Rain date is Saturday, September 26. This is a fundraiser for the Ozark Food Harvest monthly visits to Dade County and to provide food for the three county food banks. The cost is $50 per person, includes lunch, when paid in advance; $60 day of tournament. There will be a limited number of carts available. Prizes for first and second place teams in each flight; longest drive; closest to pin; and longest putt will be

awarded. All net proceeds will go to DACO Hunger Challenge. For more information, contact Randy Meents, 417-637-2977 or David Cramer at 417-8755296.

Board Members Needed

The Senior Center in Dade County is recruiting more board members from the Dade County community to serve alongside the existing board. The Senior Center needs involved members that want to contribute their time and engage with the surrounding community to promote activities that support the senior center. Please respond

with inquiries to the Dade County Senior Center at 417-637-2626 with your name and telephone number. Thank you.

Montgomery Family Reunion Canceled

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Montgomery family reunion originally slated for September 19 has been canceled. We hope to see everyone next year.

Sept. 26. Events are set to 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 square.

Narconon Now Offers Addiction Bluegrass on The Screenings Narconon can help you Square, Sept. 26 take steps to overcome adThe Greenfield Bluegrass and Fall Festival on the Square is set for Saturday,

diction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals, 1-800-431-1754

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Miller Class of 1990 Celebrates 30-year Reunion

Regina Montgomery Retires From Greenfield Pharmacy By Bob Jackson Reporter

Regina Montgomery of Greenfield retired from work at Greenfield Pharmacy on Tuesday, August 25 after 30 years of service. A retirement celebration took place from 2- 4 p.m. at the Pharmacy.

Montgomery began working part time for Randy Meents at his store on the south side of the Greenfield square and moved with him to the old Gambles Drug Store on the west side of the square when Meents bought the building and business. Meents then built a new facility on BB Highway and Hwy 160 and Montgomery continued working full time. She passed a state test to become a certified pharmacy technician and took continuing education classes to stay up to date. She also earned certification as a fitter of therapeutic shoes and certified pedorthist shoe fitter. Regina and her husband, David, live in Greenfield and she looks forward to retirement but will keep busy with sewing, painting, gardening and travel.

The Miller Class of 1990 recently celebrated their 30-year class reunion. Those in attendance were: Left to right back row- Paul C. Watson, Paul Demster, David Washam. Nick Swillum, Kris Cole, Paul Hood, Kenny Burks, Kerry Hodgson. Left to right front row: Shane Garner, Paul VanDyken, Brent Bowles, Chad Calvin, Trish Hendrix, Denise Bowles, Kristy Barnard, Anna Rollett, Holly Hodgson, and Barbara Wagner. (Submitted photo.)

Bull Blast Raises $1,400 for Lockwood Teachers Ogden Penny White thought the teachers deCelebrates From LCC President serve a little help in this crazy year! 90th The Lockwood ChamThanks to the people ber of Commerce proudwho attended the event Birthday ly delivered over $1400 and donated and a speto the Lockwood R-1 School system and the Immanuel Lutheran School. This money was collected at the Lockwood Bull Blast 2020 from the amazing people of our community! Buckets were passed and people recognized the need of helping the teachers get what they need for their classrooms. This community is so supportive of the Lockwood Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber

cial thanks to all the teachers who are doing their best to not only teach our children but also keep them as safe as possible. Teachers that care for their students are a tremendous blessing and the Lockwood Chamber of Commerce hopes this little token of assistance can be used for the good of the classrooms! You teachers make a huge difference in young lives!

Lockwood schools would like to thank the Lockwood chamber of commerce for their donation of funds raised at the Bull Blast. The funds raised are being put into an account for teachers to use when needs arise for their classrooms. Thanks to the chamber and all the community member who have generously donated to our staff. Clay Lasater

Worthington Elected Angus Delegate To 137th Annual Meeting From Angus News

The family of Joyce Ogden wants to help her celebrate her 90th birthday with a card shower. She would love to hear from her friends.

Her address is P.O. Box 18, Lockwood, MO 65682

Josh Worthington, Dadeville, Missouri, has been elected as a delegate to the 137th American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, set to be held Nov. 9 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouir, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the American Angus Association.

Worthington, a member of the American Angus Association with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is one of 301 Angus breeders who have been elected by fellow members in their state to serve as a representative at the annual meeting. Representing the United States and Canada, the delegates will participate in the business meeting and elect new of-

ficers and five directors to the American Angus Association board. This year’s event has been modified from the traditional Angus Convention format. Considering the current gathering restrictions created by COVID-19, modifications were necessary to balance the health of attendees and the need to conduct

the business of the Association.

The Annual Meeting will provide a modified line up of high-quality education, without compromising the safety and security of those in attendance. Socially-distanced educational sessions and an awards dinner and fundraiser will be hosted on Sunday, along with industry updates

from thought-leaders and Association staff.

The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving nearly 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. For more information about Angus cattle, visit www.ANGUS.org.

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Something to Think About by Jim Johnson We have looked at grids in the past and considered the chaos a grid failure might cause. However, today we are going to think about the very real grid of community relations. On the news, various large cities in our nation are undergoing a violent upheaval caused by thugs, thieves and arsonists. This disrespect for other’s property is almost unbelievable, except, there it is right on the television. While only the very worst of activities make it to the national news, there it is for all to see there seems to be no mitigating factors. On top of the revolting disruptions, along comes a virus which inspires high level politicians to make decisions without consult or affirmation by we the people resulting in the theft (literally) of their livelihoods to

appease the bureaucrats. Remember we the people had no vote over shutting down. Most of the doctors (MD and PhD) parading on national TV are not practicing physicians who treat patients but are members of the various government bureaucracies who are supposed to answer to we the people through our president and congress. Now come these ignorant bureaucrats, clamoring for destruction of our economy by demanding we isolate at home preparing for starvation and debt beyond imagination. Absolutely gutless fools quivering in a corner. We the people did not elect a paid government employee (bureaucrat/minister) to form a “more perfect union.” As far as I am concerned, as a devout believer in the free markets, the “Executive

Lest You Forget Is it just me? Or am I the only person who stands around looking for something I already hold in my hand? Should I be embarrassed? Probably not! A man named K.W. Acord once told me: “Getting old ain’t for sissies!” I’m going to add, “Going blind ain’t either!” Don’t blink. You might miss a bumble bee bumping its tail on a flower Grider Branch 1948. Little boys never blink. They see God’s complete cadre of stars! All His wonderful works! Don’t you wish you were back in first grade? Looking at your teacher? Remember her? The prim! The proper! The tall young lady who taught little boys and girls how to color? Yes! Even little boys who did not know how to tie shoes! She often bent down to tie mine. Miss Joyce Davis - 1948. God remembers us all. He sees our faces clearly. He knows when one is missing. My fourth grade sister taught me to tie my shoes (probably after prompting by Miss Joyce Davis). “It’s

one lives in a hostile desert, literally, like New York City or whether one inhabits the out-lands of chiggers and ticks with the fresh, clean air and friendly neighbors. Yes, our air may be packed with intoxicating aroma de skunk and densely packed with pollen, but the Wuhan virus is missing. Indeed, only 22 cases in Dade after six months. But, where is the data on recoveries? So why the lock down “suggestions” of months ago. It. Is certainly is thought provoking. Wait! If we are shut down, who is paying taxes to support our community “grid”? We need to pay taxes to pay our educators who help our youth learn. Very much something to think about.

by Frank Berry

easy!” Wanda had said. “A turn here. A loop there. A tight hard pull. And then you are all done!” And it was easy! After about one year! Have you ever watched a newly taught child tie his shoelaces? Meticulous little slips, aborted tries - redos, restarts, eye rolls. Then finally it’s all done. Limp loops. Complete. God’s own handiwork! It does get better! With time! Father taught me to sharpen corn knives - scythes into true edges. But if not careful one might cut a thumb causing a little sting. And a drop of blood to appear. Any man can have a temper, Father said. Whether stings or not, however, he must learn to dampen his temper while his stinging thumbs are licked! Mother taught mildness only. And goodly so. She was God’s true angel. I tried her mildness. But my temper was sometimes stronger. My older brothers taught me to be tossed high into the air - to fall into streams of water, even to float swiftly away in a heavy winter

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On Friday, Kim started cutting hay so we know what the weekend is going to be. Paisley was not feeling so good and ended up running a fever over the weekend. Cutler is trying to cut some more teeth and he was not the happiest. By Tuesday when I talked to Abby, both kids were feeling good enough you could hear them screaming at each other. She asked me if I wanted them. Boy, am I glad those days are over. Ha! Sorry, Abby. That is what we have to go through to get those precious grandchildren that never do anything wrong. Saturday morning, Kelbey called and said Jasper wanted MiMi pancakes, so here they came. We had a good breakfast. Kim was back in the hay field and then he went to a club hunt at Ash Grove. Sunday, Kim met a man about a dog in Mt. Vernon that morning. He was tired after a late night hunt. I ran out to mom’s and did some things for her. Stopped by Kelbey’s for a few minutes and then on to check on Bill Jones and back home again. We went to Mt. Vernon for supper to our favorite Mexican place and they changed their hours and was closing when we got there. So, we went to the other one downtown. Deepest sympathy to the families of Aunt Lucille

Service” bureaucrats are there because they cannot find employment in the capitalist world. Further their statistics are held as gospel, especially when touted by the “if it bleeds, it leads” gang in the medias. I hear no arguments, zero from within the government. But, others, who more expert at statistics, find big holes in their generalist comments. So, think about the blasts from the media. All we hear is cases and death. Where are the recoveries and life? Where is the objective data on the viability of masking? Are masks and abandoning our neighbors and communities the real solution for everybody? Maybe if one bothered to study the John Hopkins data with population density in mind, there might be variable solutions depending whether or not

Vandegrift of Everton. There was never a harder worker and drive than her. She loved her flowers and always had beautiful ones. I am so sorry Lucille Franklin has not been feeling herself. Mom keeps close tabs on her. My grandchildren, Wade and Chloe Jones, are enjoying weekends at the lake. They know summer is coming to an end. School has started and I just wonder how long it will be till a break out in the school? Our Little Stran the Man started his first day of school at Greenfield on Tuesday. Pre-K. Paula Rook was standing at the door and he just marched right in and he told his mom Kelbey that he was going to be just fine. She said that was so sad. Growing up. Our thoughts and prayers with all who are suffering with health issues at this time along with those suffering a loss. May God comfort them and help them through these difficult times. Have faith. Kim had a hunter come in from Knoxsville, Tennessee, to hunt with on Tuesday night. They got in around 3:30 a.m. and he headed for home around 9 a.m. the next morning. I have a sign in my kitchen that says Bed and Breakfast. That is what it is. We had never met this man before, but one of Kim

coat while walking to bring cows home to be milked Grider Branch - 1946 (They jumped in - rescued me!). And now for the dumbest thing I have ever written: “Lest you forget! Always remember!” If long dead parents and grandparents could walk into our times, they would think we were living in the age of miracles. These singing electronic devices seen in people’s faces. Talking telephones! Flu shots! Men to the moon and back! Already! And Mars next! “Now let’s see? Where is Mars?” “Ain’t I Smart Miss Creasy?” My oldest sister, Laura Frances (Dovie), began a Berry family tradition in an early school year. She became an accomplished speller, and one day after spelling the winning word again in a spelling bee her teacher, Miss Creasy, complimented her. “What a grand little speller you are, Laura Frances. You are always correct!” Dovie’s eyes gleamed.

She smiled brightly. As she stood there with her one and only dress on, a dress that was washed nightly and hung behind the stove to dry for school the next day, she replied: “Ain’t I smart Miss Creasy? Ain’t I?” Smart is as smart does, of course it is. This is true no matter what. But call it what you may, call it what you will, any way you size it smart is good. Mother was so proud of Dovie, she was amused, too, with her. So was Father. These words stayed in our family until I started school 22 years later. They hovered - were bandied - repeated - over and over again. “Ain’t I smart Miss Creasy? Ain’t I?” Laughter would ring in Dovie’s house. “Miss Creasy! Miss Creasy! Didn’t I do good!” Her words will always be around us. Of course, they will. We will always remember our Dovie, our Laura Frances. Truly so. “Ain’t I smart! Miss Creasy? Ain’t I?” Laura Frances Berry Bennett (Dovie). March 14, 1920 - June 4, 2001

By Lesia Jones hunting buddies in Illinois wanted Kim to meet and hunt with him, and he did. Wednesday on my way to work, there were several C.U. Lineman doing a job by the prison. I just lost it thinking of my Dustin taking a call when he could to make sure he provided for his family and how he loved his lineman co-workers and how they loved him. A C.U. truck can bring tears to my eyes. Yes, this covid virus is everywhere. We are all going to have it before it is over. People just won’t stay home even if they have it. Nobody likes to follow rules anymore and they

are putting other people’s health at risk. Thursday, I took off work so I could work outside at my house. I came in and had a good visit with Wilma Mallory by phone. Then Kim and I went and got Wade and Chloe Jones and went out to supper in Lamar. We had a good visit. Chloe’s volleyball season is getting ready to start and Wade has football. Then, there is basketball for both of them. We’re ready for sports to cheer them on. With school underway and all the political things going on, let’s go back to basic things of life. God bless our teachers.

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Getting to the Point By Jean (Mincey) Mausehund Word came this past week that Tony Gripka of Pierce City died earlier this month. Mr. Gripka was the father of Tom Gripka who was pastor of King’s Point Baptist Church in the 1980s. Plans are being considered to use the parsonage as a youth center and pastoral office. Alisha Anderson, Jordan Spain, Brian Mincey, Elmer Lowrance, and I spent a morning at the parsonage cleaning rooms and seeing what repairs may be necessary. With a little more work, the idea may become a reality. The King’s Point annual cookout and bonfire is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, at the Josh and Jordan Spain home. Eric learned a lesson about how friendly Missouri people are when enjoying a meal at the Burger Shack in Miller. The writer for the Vedette from Miller, Mrs. Logan, stopped at our table and said something to him. He was a little startled, but it gave us a chance to explain that people in the area have no problem speaking to strangers. He, of course, had learned the slogan “danger stranger” back in Delaware. Now he has to learn that may not apply in Miller, Lockwood, and other small town but to learn to be alert when

alone. As I write this, the Miller Fall Festival is underway. At least the weather seems to be cooperating with a little rain to settle the dust and falling doing hours before or after the events on Thursday and the forecast for Friday looks dry. However, Saturday may be a wash out and cause mixed emotions as the rain is really needed. The Lion’s Club was happy that a carnival was arranged for the festival and craft and other booths may be a good addition. At the business meeting, the members decided to support the backpack program for Miller Schools and discussed helping other schools in the area. After checking with the schools, the church may be able to help students from around the area. Another school related activity is the “Teacher Appreciation Baskets” done in the fall and spring. The question was raised about whether this could be done; so, again someone will check with the schools. The third community service activity of providing Christmas gifts for a family was discussed. Also mentioned was the shoe box program. Both of these will be decided at the October business meeting.

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Plan Ahead to Make Your Vote Count An editorial column from the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation By Leslie Holloway

So you’re registered to vote. You’ve heard a lot about different ways to vote in the November election. If you haven’t decided whether to cast your ballot in person or not, don’t wait too long, and take time to review the rules. This year all voters can opt to use mail-in ballots. Legislation authorizing mail-in ballots was enacted this year to accommodate voting under pandemic conditions. Any registered voter can vote by mail-in ballot. Mailin ballots can be requested in person or by mail. Voters have until 5 p.m. on October 21 to request a mail-in ballot by mail from their local election authority. For exam-

ple, in Cole County that would be the County Clerk’s office. But here’s where planning ahead is crucial: mail-in ballots can only be turned in by mail, and before mailing, the envelope must be notarized. These ballots must be received by the local election authority by 7 p.m. on November 3. Absentee voting is an option only for qualified voters. This year eligibility criteria for absentee voting include voters who have either contracted COVID-19 or are considered “at-risk” based on certain factors. Absentee ballots can be requested from your local election authority by mail until 5 p.m. on October 21 and in person

until November 2. In some cases, absentee ballots, like mail-in ballots, must be notarized. A list of notaries who have volunteered their services free of charge is posted on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website. Absentee ballots can be turned in either by mail or in person. The deadline for turning in absentee ballots in person is 5 p.m. on November 2. Absentee ballots

turned in by mail must be received by the local election authority by 7 p.m. on November 3. Specific voter information is posted at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Go Vote Missouri website at sos. mo.gov. Missouri Secretary of State John R. Ashcroft is encouraging voters casting absentee or mail-in ballots to mail ballots at least two weeks before the November 3 election. That means ballots should be in the mail by October 20. On the front end, local election authorities must start mailing requested ballots to voters by September 22. Your vote is important. Make it count. Please plan ahead.

Backroads of So. Greenfield By Carmen Hargis Baker Birthdays: September 3rd-Mark Gillen, Levi Cutler 7, Sabrina Lewis 18, Roy Beeson 22, Leland Kerr 42, Shane Hembree 49, Jeanie Dinges the big 80 and Virginia Shorter 87; 4th-Brantley White 8, Levi Dunn 31, Karen Roby 46, Frank East 55, Margaret Taylor 57, Karen Davis 57, Tracy Lasater 59 and Jon Dicus 59; 5th-Carla Shepard, River Jones 5, Sophia Wilmoth 8, Makayla Williams 8, Ava Holland 8, Maddox Shorter 12, Katie Hickey 25, Sarah Holland 31, Chris Daniel 58 and Jim Rosenbaum 72; 6th-Tess Friend, Evan Jones 26, Mary Mason 36, Chuck Crouch 52 and Bob Jackson 77; 7th-Chuck Daniel, Jeremiah Hartman 6, Aubrey Davis 19 and Deanna Whaley the big 60; 8th-Sue Freeze, Jennifer Schmidt 45, Brian Marshall 58 and David Yocom 61; 9th-Troy Hudspeth, Candy Hall, Johnny Spain 10, Parker Truman 10 and Ben Blankenburg 56. Wishing you all a wonderful birthday! Anniversaries: September 3rd-Colt and Martinique Hawkins 4 years, BJ and Sheila Ruark 9 years, Kevan and Crickett Marshall 26 years; 4th-Shane and Amanda Baker 21 years and Clarence and Laura Mabee 66 years; 6th-Joe and Zinetta Killingsworth 62 years; 7th-Jarad and Laura Johnson 7 years and Clayton and Jessica Douty 1 year; 8th-Bob and Janett Blakemore 57 years; 9th-

John and Jessica Sipes 2 years. Wishing you many more happy years together. In memory: Virgil Hargis 9-3-1989, Mark Watson 9-41983, John D Wilkinson 9-42017, Jerry Wilson 9-4-2018, Ruby Hurd 9-5-2016, Bruce Bell 9-5-2019, Josh Trask 9-5-2019, Olivia Diefenderfer 9-6-2015, Betty Hickey 9-6-2013, Greg Taylor 9-62017, Stevie Deckard 9-62018, Ruth Williams 9-72008, Bob Jerome 9-7-2019, Zayden Broillier 9-8-2012, Darrell Hall 9-8-2019, Ruby Martin 9-8-2014, Severin Poirot 9-8-2017, Harold Gray 9-8-2019, Joyce Sherwood 9-9-2014 and Lavern Hickey 9-9-2019. Gone but never forgotten. I want to wish everyone a safe and fun filled Labor Day weekend coming up. Drive careful and always watch out for the other guy. Also keep watching for the little ones going to and from school. Don’t forget to yield to the school buses and watch for them stopping. Rick spent all last week in Tulsa for his four-day scans. They got the results back on Thursday and said everything was stable. He was sure glad to get home on Thursday evening. Last Tuesday, Bodhi and I spent the day with Grandma Patsy. He loves going to her house and getting to run around. One of Mallory Heiskell’s twins, Griffin, broke his

little pinkie last week. He was at the sitter when one of the other kids shut his hand up in the door. I don’t know who was more upset, Mommy or Griffin. Big brother, Leighton, put a splint on his pinkie so Griffin wouldn’t be alone. That is so sweet of big brother. The Miller Christian Center is getting ready for their seasonal turn over so if you are wanting any summer clothes now is the time. They are having bag sales all this week. Saturday, Mom and I headed out on the 100-mile yard sales. We were in Mt. Vernon when the storm hit and that was the end of all the sales. I felt so sorry for those people set up on the parking lots. Canopies were blowing everywhere. Mom and I had a good time and went through the drive-thru at McDonald’s for a late breakfast. When I got home, there were limbs down everywhere and some nice big trees, too. I know Rick spent Sunday afternoon cleaning up our yard. Friday was Tassy White’s mother-in-law’s 75th birthday and they were to go to Kansas City for her party but Tassy was too sick to go. She has had a rough past week and will be going to Kansas City this week for an MRI if she is up for it. Jeanie Dinges was surprised with an 80th birth-

day party over the weekend. Everyone had a great time celebrating with her. Lots of pictures were taken of the princess of the day! Steve and Angie Shepard hosted a family gathering at their home Sunday after church. Guerin Brown spent a week in St. Louis with his grandparents, Pat and Liz, a couple of weeks ago and had a blast. He is looking forward to his next visit. I’m happy to report little Cicely Gray finally got to come home from the Kansas City Hospital. We are praying the next several months of treatment don’t make her sick. Continue to keep Gabe and Jill and their children in your prayers as they battle this cancer. Congratulations to the Lady Wildcats on second place win in the Verona Volleyball Tournament over the weekend. They played a good Miller team for first place. Congratulations to the Miller girls on winning the championship game! My insurance finally approved for my MRI on September 8th. It can’t get here soon enough. My sciatic nerve doesn’t let up for a minute and I am so ready for it to end. Everyone have a great week and enjoy that one extra day off of work!

Cattlemen’s Tour Planned The Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association will hold its annual fall tour on Sept. 12. This year’s event will be in the Halltown vicinity of eastern Lawrence County. The tour begins at 1:30 p.m. at Blue Silo Beef one mile south of I-44 on Highway O at Halltown. The hosts will be Kassi and Ian Glassman. They own 330 acres and run a Simmental-based cow herd of just over 100 head. They attended a grazing school and are utilizing the management-intensive grazing practices from the school. The second stop is north of Halltown to visit Nathan and Taylor Isakson’s fall-calving, low-input operation. The last stop is just south a couple of miles to Jerry and Judy Crownover’s. Their 90cow herd calves in the late

winter-spring is mostly Red Angus purchased from the Show-Me-Select bred heifer sale. He breeds them to Beefmaster bulls and one Shorthorn bull. This year’s tour showcases smaller operations, with each of the three being cost-conscious. Area cow-calf producers should find many items useful to them whether they have the average, one-bull cow herd or a much larger operation. The tour is jointly sponsored by the Cattlemen and University of Missouri Extension. Due to COVID-19, social distancing will be practiced as much as possible and face masks are encouraged. Should the tour need to be canceled, sufficient notice will be given. You may also contact the MU Extension center in Mount Vernon at 317-466-3102 for details.

My Turn By Bob Jackson

I feel that tacos, chips and a Margarita are more important than a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. Before you disrespect some of us old folks, you might want to do a background check. We still know how to do what we used to do. Bad decisions make good stories. I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least kinda tired. Bad manners from a cattleman going up to a couple eating fish in a restaurant and asking, “What part of a cow THAT come from?” Only wear clean farm hats to weddings, funerals and graduations. The David Haubein family David, Tanya and their daughter, Ann and husband Brady Owen were featured in a one-page article in the September edition of The Missouri Conservation Magazine. The Haubeins are fifth generation land owners of 4,600 acres near Lockwood, Missouri, and were cited for their conservation work on the land. Congrats to area youth for winning at Ozark Empire Fair. This includes Miles Owen and Ann Neeley of South Greenfield; Rhett McMillian, Ryleigh Morris, Kenleigh Bolin, Kylie Noble, and Zach Hayter of Walnut Grove;

Bobby Bruffey, Everton; Faith Calvin, Golden City; and Dalten Steele, Miller. ONLY US THAT GREW UP IN THE 1950s WILL REMEMBER THESE Fender skirts on cars, ducktail haircuts, seam in the back of a pair of hose, sock hops, double root beer floats, Lucky Strike cigarettes, taps on heels of shoes, Sadie Hawkins dances, “Only The Shadow Knows”, knickers, knock-knock jokes, asking dad for keys to car. Can you think of more? SCHOOL QUALITY CAN ATTRACT PEOPLE TO MOVE TO RURAL AREAS A study done by USDA and a university found that quality schools in rural areas like where we live will attract new people to move. Top items in a quality school are good test scores in reading and math and a low the dropout rate in the school system. New residents can work from home, enjoy outdoor recreation and face less crime. School administrators and teachers are the key to quality schools. Local elected school board members hire administrators and set school policy. Improvement to quality schools begins locally, not from Jefferson City or Washington, DC.

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Landowner Deer and Turkey Permits From Jeremy Edwards Conservation Agent

Deer season will be here before we know it. With

of at least 20 continuous acres in Missouri, we offer free deer and turkey permits to Missouri landowners and discounted deer and turkey permits to non-resident Missouri landowners who own at least 75 continuous acres. However, there is an application process that must be completed prior to receiving these permits.

archery season opening September 15, Conservation Agent Jeremy Edwards thought he would send out a reminder about the landowner application process.

If you are a landowner

If you have received landowner permits in the past, you should have automatically received the landowner application in the mail. If you did not receive the application or have recently purchased land, there are

a couple different ways to obtain the landowner application.

The first way is to go to www.mdc.mo.gov/ buypermits and click on the application. The second way would be to call (573) 522-0107 ext. 3989 and request an application to be sent to you. There are some important things to remember when filling out the landowner application. You as a landowner will need the legal description of the qualifying property. If you have 20 acres, it must be one continuous tract not separated by a county or state road or property owned by another.

to obtain the landowner permits. Also, you need to get these applications filled out and turned in as soon as possible. If you wait too long you will not be guaranteed to receive to free or discounted landowner permits. It you have any questions you may call the number listed above or give a call to Conservation Agent Jeremy Edwards, at (417) 955-2389.

Ronald McDonald Houses continue their mission of providing a “home-awayfrom-home” for families of seriously-ill and injured children traveling to Springfield for medical treatment. The 2020 limited-edition flag is 50 years in the making, celebrating the Chiefs’ 2020 Super Bowl win. Sales begin at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9th at 55 McDonald’s Restaurants in the Ozarks and Springfield’s Hy-Vee location. Flags are $5 each and only available while supplies last. Visit

About Red Friday Started by Kansas City Chiefs Founder, Lamar Hunt, Red Friday is about supporting the communities that support the team and has been a Chiefs tradition for nearly 30 years. The Friday before the Chiefs home opener has become a signature moment to kick off the season for all fans. With a Thursday night home opener, this year’s Red Friday will be a special “Kickoff Edition” held on a Wednesday.

About Springfield’s Ronald McDonald Houses Located

near Cox South Hospital and on the 6th floor of Mercy Kids, Springfield’s Ronald McDonald Houses help up to 24 families on any given night. The Houses keep families together and reduce the burden of childhood illness during one of the most difficult times of their lives. “Despite the many challenges of COVID-19, Springfield’s Ronald McDonald Houses are safely helping families,” said President & CEO Bonnie Keller. “Funding from initiatives like Red Friday will help fill the void of lost revenue and increased expenses we’ve experienced during the pandemic. We are truly thankful to all the Chiefs fans able to help.” For more information, visit RMHCozarks.org.

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TRUSTEE’S SALE

To be published in The Vedette on August 27, 2020, September 3, 2020, September 10 2020. and September 17, 2020.

IN RE: John Richard Johnson, a single person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by John Richard Johnson, a single person dated February 8, 2013 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Dade County, Missouri as Book 427, Page 787 modified by Modification of Deed of Trust Recorded February 25, 2016 as Book 445, Page 865 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 10:30 AM), at the East Front Door of the Court House, City of Greenfield, County of Dade, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Dade County, State of Missouri, to wit: LOTS ONE (1), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), AND EIGHT (8), ALSO KNOWN AS THE EAST HALF (E 1/2) OF BLOCK FOUR (4), IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF ARCOLA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 203727.092320.411534 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Gary Troxell JUDGE In the Estate of LONNY G.BASS, Deceased Estate No. 20DD-PR00033 . NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED To all persons interested in the Estate of Lonny G. Bass, decedent: On the 10th day of August, 2020, (the Last Will of decedent having been admitted to probate), Ann Marie Bass was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Lonny G. Bass, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representative is 831 W. Dade 62, Lockwood, MO 65682, and the attorney is Kendall R. Vickers, whose address and phone number are PO Box 429, Nevada, MO 64772-0429; 417-667-5500. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon such creditor by the personal representatives, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in section 473.444, RSMo. or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a

defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021 RSMo. The Personal Representative may administer the estate independently, without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the Court. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri. Date of the decedent’s death was April 24, 2020. *Date of first publication is August 20th, 2020. Gary Troxell Judge of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri To be published in The Vedette on August 20, 2020, August 27, 2020, September 3, 2020 and September 10, 2020. IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of WILLIAM MICHAEL SMITH Deceased Estate No, 20DD-PR00035 Notice of Letters Granted To All Persons Interested in the Estate of William Michael Smith, Deceased. On the 10th day of August, 2020, Shirley S. Fortner and Judith Smith Hurst were appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of William Michael Smith, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri at Greenfield. The Co-Personal Representatives’ business address is 20943 Old Highway 66 Ash Grove, Missouri 65604

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Greenfield Pet License Help the city of Greenfield keep your dogs, children and community healthy and safe. Registration begins September 1, 2020. Come in and register your dogs at the Greenfield City Hall Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All you need to bring is $3 per year up to three years and proof of rabies vaccination.

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 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. The Co-Personal Representatives may administer the estate independently, without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a Petition for supervised administration is made to, and granted by the Court. 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 Greene County, Missouri. Date of Decedent’s death: August 02, 2020 Date of First Publication: SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 JUDGE GARY A. TROXELL Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri To be published in The Vedette on September 3, 2020, September 10, 2020, September 17, 2020 and September 24, 2020.

For any questions, you may contact Greenfield City Hall at 417-637-2532. Remember to like Greenfield City Hall on Facebook to keep updated on the dogs looking for their owners or up for adoption. Thank you for helping the Greenfield Animal Control Officer to watch out for our pets, children and community.

Upcoming Hunter Education Class Firearm deer season is just around the corner.

You also must fill out applications for everyone in the household that wants

https://rmhcozarks.org/ events/red-friday/ for a list of participating locations.

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From Jeremy Edwards Conservation Agent

Springfield Ronald McDonald Houses to Benefit from Red Friday for the Fourth Year Red Friday is a longstanding Kansas City tradition - a time when the community comes together to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs while giving back to and supporting local families in need. For the fourth year, this Red Friday tradition is extending to Springfield and the Ozarks through the sale of Red Friday-Kickoff Edition Flags at local McDonald’s and Hy-Vee on WEDNESDAY, September 9th. Local proceeds will once again benefit Ronald McDonald House Charites (RMHC) of the Ozarks, helping Springfield’s two

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If you are not hunter education certified and at least 11 years of age, Conservation Agent Jeremy Edwards will be conducting a hunter education skills classes on September 26.

The class will be from 8 a.m.to noon at the Main Street Baptist Church in Greenfield. You must pre-register for the class at mdc.mo.gov. When registering just go to the website and click on the hunting and trapping tab in the top left, then click on the hunter education training tab. This will take you to the page to search for available

classes. Find the class you want to attend and register.

You must have taken a hunter education knowledge class in person, online, or completed all of the review questions in the back of the Today’s Hunter booklet to attend the skills class.

Remember to bring proper identification or a birth certificate along with the completed Today’s Hunter booklet or certificate of completion for a knowledge class to the skills class on September 26.

If you are needing a Today’s Hunter booklet or have any questions about signing up give me a call, Conservation Agent Jeremy Edwards, at (417)9552389.

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Notices ... NO HUNTING/ NO TRESPASSING. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Fred & Janice Burnett. v, 33, 21, 52tp NOTICE - We will NO longer allow hunting, fishing or trespassing on any property owned or leased in Dade County, Missouri. DUE TO CONTINUING THEFT AND VANDALISM! Mike and Seth Hargis. v, 33, 21, 52tp NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on the Jim and Mariann Carrier Farm, Southwest of Lockwood. v, 33, 21, 52tp NO HUNTING OR Trespassing on Lemons Farms or LaLe Corporation Property. v, 33, 21, 52tp NO TRESPASSING on the Rush farm, northwest of Lockwood. Rush Family. v, 33,21, 52tp NO TRESPASSING OR HUNTING BY MEN OR DOGS on All Property of Haubein Farms, DTHF, LLC and David Haubein. Reward for information leading to arrest or successful civil suit

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DUE TO TRESPASSING WITHOUT PERMISSION on my property, there will be no hunting, fishing or trespassing on my farm in Dade County. Linda Medley. v, 33, 21, 52tp NO HUNTING or trespassing will be allowed on the Ted and Sandy Backs residence at 542 Dade 142 in Lockwood, Missouri, v, 30, 21 52tp NO TRESPASSING on any property owned by David and Krista Guy. Violators will be prosecuted. vs, 47, 21, 52tp

Good Shepherd Community Care and Rehabilitation in Lockwood, Missouri, recently met with an architect to discuss the possibility of building a new facility. As part of the process, we are looking for land. Requirements are approximately 5 acres located within the city limits of Lockwood or neighboring the city limits. If you have land available and would be interested in discussing, please contact Amanda Robinson, administrator at 417-232-4571. Garage Sales.... YARD SALE. From Greenfield, take H Hwy to Route Y, turn left. Watson Storage. Some furniture. Friday, September 4, Saturday, September 5. vs, 12, 1tp

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CLERICAL/ PUBLIC Relations/ Accounting Assistant is being hired by the Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation District, a political subdivision. The full-time position requires a person who is self-motivated and has the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment under minimal supervision. Candidates should have strong skills in accounting, public relations/outreach and general clerical duties including coordinating meetings and maintaining meeting minutes. This person should have the ability to read and understand technical documents as you will manage Agricultural CostShare and conservation practices. Computer skills are a firm requirement. A valid driver’s license and the ability to

pass a federal background check is required. A credit check may also be required. Competitive wage and benefit package is available. Send resume to LCSWCD, 10763G Highway 39, Mount Vernon, MO 65712, or email resume to christian.wooldridge@ swcd.mo.gov. Deadline for applications is September 16, 2020. The Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. v, 12, 2tc COOKY’S CAFE is hiring a pie maker, grill cook and waitresses. Apply in person at 519 Main St., Golden City during business hours of Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. v, 11, 6tc

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Sports Scoreboard By Bob Jackson Reporter

The high school fall sports season began Friday, August 28, with football games, and on Saturday August 29, continued with a volleyball tournament and softball tournaments. Volleyball and softball games are set this week. FOOTBALL RESULTS GREENFIELD: The Wildcats traveled to Forsyth for the second year in a row and lost 67-12. Greenfield goes to Cabool this Friday. The Bulldogs beat Miller 68-8 on August 28. LOCKWOOD: The Tigers went to Pierce City and came home with a convincing 40-27 win over the Eagles. It was the first win over the Eagles in three years. With the win, Lockwood has set the mark they are the team to beat in the Southwest Conference. Senior Max Schnelle ran for two touchdowns and passed for two touchdowns. The Tigers host Sarcoxie September 4 in a Senior Night game. The Bears lost to Houston 36-14 in their first game. MILLER: The Cardinals went to Cabool for their opener and the SCA team won easily 68-8 over Miller and spoiled new Miller Coach Jerrad Hansen’s first game. Miller hosts Pleasant Hope this week. The Pirates are winless in their last 11 games, losing to Marionville 68-13 on August 28. OTHER AREA SCORES El Dorado Springs 44, Stockton 28 in the Cedar County Bowl. Ash Grove 48, Diamond 0. Lamar 56, Springfield Catholic 12.

(Photos by Greg Hall)

Willow Springs 42, Clever 0. Archie 82, Liberal 28. Thursday, September 3 The Jasper / Rich Ash Grove at Greenfield GVB Hill game Lockwood at College Heights GVB was canBronaugh at Everton GVB celled due to COVID Friday, September 4 19. Greenfield at Cabool FB In the Sarcoxie at Lockwood FB SR Night Free Pigskin PreTuesday, September 8 view MagHumansville at Walnut Grove GSB azine, “Nit Everton at Greenfield GVB Wit” Ned Reynolds Lockwood at Jasper GVB predicts s e a s o n Lockwood 7-2, Ash Grove wins for all area football teams. His 5-4, Miller 4-5 and Greenpredictions for this area are field 3-6.

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Miller Kicks Off Season to Cabool From Paul Langston

Miller 1st; Greenfield 2nd in Annual Verona Tournament

In the annual Verona Volleyball Tournament held Saturday, August 29 in Verona, the Miller Lady Cardinals took and undefeated first place, finishing in the top spot for the fifth year in a row. The Lady Wildcats fell to the Cardinals in the championship game, giving them a second place finish. (Submitted photos)

Miller 0-0-0-8--8 Cabool 35-20-13-0--68 The Miller Cardinals started the 2020 season with a road trip to play the non conference Cabool Bulldogs. Cabool received the opening kick and scored two minutes later. The Bulldogs would go on to score on all but two of their possessions, with the clock aiding the defense at half and the end of the game. Most of the Cardinal team were seeing their first serious varsity minutes and the lack of a jamboree meant the Bulldogs were the first varsity team they had lined up against. The Cardinals didn’t help themselves giving up four interceptions, three lost onside kicks, and a blocked punt. One of those interceptions was on fourth down and caught on the Bulldown one yard line. It was better than a punt and gave the Cardinal defense enough room to run the clock out at half. The Cardinal offense had some success moving the ball, running sweeps, and Joel Kleeman caught a long pass for one of the bigger

(Photos by Lanette Kleeman)

gains of the night. Early in the fourth Miller was able to drive from midfield, scoring from 8 yards out on a Beau Hall run. A Brady Johnson to Spencer Bowles pass would convert, putting the Cardinals on the

board and preventing the goose egg. With lots of film to watch and hopefully the first night jitters behind them, the Cardinals open conference play at home against the Pleasant Hope Pirates.

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New Arrivals Dade County Library From LaNita Hackney Dade County Library

Fall in love with reading and your local Dade County Library. We have new, new, new books! We have digital books, audiobooks, movies, music, and television shows! Check out what’s new below.

Dade County Library hopes that everyone is staying safe and healthy. We have opened our doors and started requesting interlibrary loans again. Many of you are still being cautious and need something to pass the time. So drop by Dade County Library and check out the new books. You can pick up a library card if you don’t already have one or use our Wi-Fi inside and

outside the building.

Our new fall fiction collection is here. Just in: You will find these and many more in the Baker and Taylor Section. “Death in Her Hands” (Ottessa Moshfegh); “Girl From Widow Hills” (Megan Miranda); “Black Swan of Paris” (Karen Robards); “Dilemma” (B A Paris); “Her Last Flight” (Beatriz Williams); “Holding Out for Christmas” (Janet Dailey); “Shadows of Foxworth” (VC Andrews); “Deadly Touch” (Heather Graham); “Half Moon Bay” (Jonathan Kellerman); “Lantern Men” (Elly Griffiths); “Near Dark” (Brad Thor); “Nemesis Manifesto” (Eric Van Lustbader); “Pull of the Stars” ( Emma Donoghue); “1st Case”

(James Patterson); “Cajun Justice” (James Patterson); “Never Ask Why” (Jeff Abott); “Only Good Indians” (Stephen Graham Jones); “Order” (Daniel Silva); “Revelations” (Ace Atkins); “Walk along the Beach” (Debbie Macomber); “Golden Cage” (Casmilla Lackberg); “Lost and Found Bookstore” (Susan Wiggs); “Muzzled” (David Rosenfelt); “Outsider” (Linda Castillo); “Want” (Lynn Strong); “Afterland” (Lauren Beukes); “Deadlock” (Catherine Coulter); “End of Her” (Shari Lapena); “Geometry of Holding Hands” (Alexander MccSmith); “Grove of the Caesars” (Lindsey Davis); “Hooligans” (P T Deutermann); “I Hold a Wolf by the Ears

Stories” (Laura Van Den Berg); “When She was Good” ( Michael Robotham); “Boys Club” (Erica Katz); “Friendship List” (Susan Mallery); “Love after Love” (Ingrid Persaud); “Night Swim” (Megan Goldin); “Silent Wife” (Karin Slaughter); “Sucker Punch” (Laurell Hamilton); “Wicked Sister” (Karen Dionne); “1st to Die” (Hank Ryan); “Blessing to Cherish” (Lauraine Snelling); “Jackal” (JR Ward); “Royal” (Danielle Steel); “Choppy Water” (Stuart Woods); “Midwife Murders” (James Patterson); “New Wilderness” (Diane Cook); “Private Cathedral” (James Lee Burke ); “Then She Vanished” (T Jefferson Parker); and “We are all the same in the Dark” (Julia Heaberlin). If you love to read, but

don’t like to strain the eyes, check out the new large print. New in are large print best sellers: “Hi Five” (Joe Ide); “A Private Cathedral” (James Lee Burke); “Deadlock” (Catherine Coulter); “Choppy Waters” (Stuart Woods); “The Friendship List” (Susan Mallery); and “Near Dark” (Brad Thor) Christian: “The Trustworthy One” (Shelley Shepard Gray ); “The English Daughter” (Cindy Woodsmall); “ Out of the Embers” (Amanda Cabot); “ A Long Bridge Home” (Kelly Irvin); “Isaiah’s Legacy” (Mesu Andrews); and “The Solid Grounds Coffee Company) (Carla Laureano). Western: “ The Sharpshooter: Repentance Creek” (Tobias Cole); “The Lost are the Last to Die” (Larry D Sweazy);

“The White Streak” (Max Brand); and “Cottonmouth” (Sean Lynch).

For the readers that like non-fiction, Dade County Library has added “Covid-19: The Pandemic that Never Should Have Happened....” (Debora MacKenzie); “Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family” (Omid Scobie); and “Live Free or Die: America and the World” (Sean Hannity). Dade County Library tries to provide its patrons with a vast selection to meet everyone’s favorite genre. Stop by and take advantage of the convenience of a local library. We have many magazines, audio books, and videos as well as books.

Lockwood School Board Adopts Tax Levy School Enrollment By James McNary Articles Editor

Following a public tax hearing held prior to the regular meeting of the Lockwood R-I School District Board of Education on Aug. 26, the board voted at set the district property tax levy at the proposed amounts as presented prior to the hearing.

The combined R-I district property tax levy will be $4.0755 per $100 assessed valuation, with the general (or “incidental”) fund being allocated $3.4755 of that amount. The remainder, 60 cents per $100 assessed valuation, will be directed

toward what is termed the “teachers” fund.

Also approved by the board was a proposal to allow tuition for non-resident students or others under similar special arrangement to be paid for full-, half-, and quarter-day attendance. The full tuition rate remains set at $3,000 per student or $4,500 per family per year. Payment will be required for the full year or by semester. Supt. Clay Lasater reported that he had met with members of the Lockwood Board of Aldermen and the architect hired by that body to design the FE-

MA-certified storm shelter planned to be placed on the high school campus. The current proposed location is between the fitness center and Tiger Pride Drive, pending approval of financing and structural plans.

Enrollment in pre-school through sixth grades was reported as 146 students; students in grades 7-12, now all housed at the high school campus, number 141, with 37 being junior high (middle school) students and 104 high schoolers. In other business:

A proposal to offer sur-

plus computers for sale to the public by bid was approved.

Routine district business was approved via the consent agenda procedure. Payment to NetVision was approved separately with Board President Larry Coose abstaining from that vote.

The Special Education Compliance Plan as presented by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education was approved.

The next meeting of the board was set for 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Miller R-II Board Approves Tax Levy, Pay Raise for Substitutes By James McNary Articles Editor

The Miller R-II School District Board of Education approved the district tax levy for the 2020-21 school year during the tax hearing held immediately prior to the regular meeting of the board on Aug. 20.

The district tax levy will be a total of $4.0588 per $100 assessed valuation, with $3.3988 allocated to the general (incidental) fund and 66 cents allocated to debt service.

Approval of the tax levy was by a 4-0 vote; Board Secretary Tyler Snider was absent from the tax hearing

be present for the meeting; board members Chad Hill and Derek Hill were absent from both the hearing and the regular meeting.

Also approved was an increase of pay for substitute teachers, to $100 per day. In addition to the increase in the daily pay rate, any individual working as a substitute teacher for 20 full school days during the 2020-21 school year will also receive a one-time stipend of $200.

Teachers and professional staff new to the district for the 2020-21 school year were introduced to the board, including: high school/jr. high – Sean

Greenfield BoE fund is $3.0014 per $100 of assessed valuation. That allocated to debt service is $0.5858 per $100 assessed valuation. The total levy will be $3.5872 per $100 assessed valuation of property. The district will see an increase $7,437 in operating funds due to new construction or building improvements made within the taxing district, and about $48 in operating funds due to reassessment of existing properties. Lunch prices and adult breakfast pricing will be increasing at both the grade school and high

Price, Jerrad Hansen, Vicki Woodcock and Sarah Anibal; elementary – Tyler Bowles, Betsy Lusk and Kurtlin Hulette. Supt. Dustin Storm discussed various plans for alternative methods of instruction and alternative methods of instruction-extension, variations of which have been presented by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In other business:

Routine items were approved via the consent agenda process.

Reports were presented by Elementary Principal

John Knight, High School Principal Dennis Kimzey, and Supt. Storm. No report was presented by the Community Teachers Association.

An update on the ongoing construction project was heard, and a requested change order was approved. A number of recommended board policy updates from the Missouri School Board’s Association were approved, as were a notice of non-discrimination, a sexual harassment notice and official contact, and local compliance plan.

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school/jr. high facilities; students will continue to receive breakfast for free while adults will pay 15 cents more, at $2.25. For lunch, elementary students will pay $2.40, high school students $2.60, and adults $3.30, with the cost for second entrees and sides also being increased to $1 and 85 cents, respectively. In other business, the board:

Some minor changes to the district handbook were approved, primarily updating names, dates, etc., however, students driving their own vehicles to school will not be allowed

access to their vehicles during the school day without permission from school officials.

Approved bus routes as presented with no changes, though with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak there are expected to be fewer passengers. Approved non-resident tuition as $6,500 per year, per student – although this currently affects zero individuals.

Approved instituting a co-op with Dadeville R-II that will allow a number of that school’s junior high students to participate on

the Greenfield junior high football team for this year. Supt. Chris Kell said that Everton had also been invited to participate, but that district had some concerns about how students would be transported to Greenfield.

A review of federal “Title” programs was presented, as was an update from building and facilities maintenance. Administrative reports were filed with the board prior to the meeting. A portion of the meeting was also held in closed session.

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student count is Miller 176, Greenfield 130, Everton 54 and Dadeville 36. DETAILED FIGURES INCLUDE:

GREENFIELD

August 2019, 401. August 2020, 406.

Biggest Class: 12th grade, 40; smallest class: 2nd grade, 12. Grade school 204; junior high 72; high school 130. LOCKWOOD

August 2019, 300. August 2020, 298.

Biggest class: 9th and 12th grades with 31 each; smallest class: 1st grade, 15. Grade school 157; junior high 37; high school 104. EVERTON

August 2019, 183. August 2020, 186. Biggest class: 9th grade, 20; smallest class: 3rd grade, 9.

Grade school 101; ju-

nior high 31; high school 54. DADEVILLE

August 2019, 165. August 2020, 170. Biggest class: 4th grade, 21; smallest class, 12th grade, 4.

Grade school, 105; junior high, 26; high school, 36. MILLER

August 2019, 569. August 2020, 564.

Biggest class: 7th and 10th grades with 59 each; smallest class: 1st grade, 30. Grade school 298; junior high 113; high school 176. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, LOCKWOOD August 2019, 87. August 2020, 72.

Biggest class: Kindergarten, 11; smallest class, 8th grade, 3.

All area schools are down in enrollment numbers from five years ago.

LawCo Sheriff DeLay said that he can’t recall any point during his time in law enforcement where his agency has had to investigate, track, and apprehend this number of individuals involved in a capital crime.

“I would dare say this was an unprecedented investigation, as I do not recall in a matter of four days having nine people charged with first degree murder,” said DeLay. “The investigation took them into at least five counties and two states. I can’t even list all the different agencies involved for fear of leaving someone out.” Among agencies assisting in the investigation was the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Max Huffman, which offered early support and assistance in apprehending suspects and gathering evidence in that jurisdiction. Other agencies included the Missouri State Highway Patrol, other neighboring law enforcement authorities, and the Miller area volunteer fire and res-

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cue services in the initial search and recovery effort.

DeLay said that it can be hard to quantify for those not directly involved exactly all of the resources, time and energy that get put into such an effort. While the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office isn’t the smallest such agency in the state, it is by no means the biggest, and having a case of this magnitude occur within the jurisdiction placed a strain on operations.

“And it really hasn’t even started yet,” added DeLay. “The physical and mental strain that they endured cannot be explained. [Not to mention] the budgetary expense. We don’t have any idea on that yet either.”

DeLay said that the singular goal of all involved in the investigation, and especially those from his office, was that the guilty be held accountable for the crimes committed. “Our only hope is that we can bring justice to the victims in the most immediate time frame,” said DeLay.

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2020 Miller Fall Festival Baby Show Results

BOYS 0-3 months - 1st Place, Walter Archaydian Mirabal, son of Emily and Chandler Mirabal.

GIRLS 0-3 months - 1st Place, Raylee May Hill, daughter of Kelsey Hill.

GIRLS 0-3 months - 2nd Place, Kinsley Dickson, daughter of Kimberlie Owen.

GIRLS 0-3 months - 3rd Place, twins Raelynn and Everlee Hill, daughters of Cassidy and Trey Hill.

BOYS 3-6 months - 1st Place, Justin Reid, son of Maria and Austin Reid.

BOYS 3-6 months - 2nd Place, Ren Barnes, son of Mary and Reed Barnes.

BOYS 3-6 months - 3rd Place, Bailey Enn is, son of Alexus and Ronald Ennis.

GIRLS 3-6 months - 3rd Place, Cheyenne Collins, daughter of Nicole and Chris Collins.

BOYS 9-12 months - 1st Place, Roman Morris, son of Tori and Ryan Morris.

GIRLS 3-6 months - 1st Place, Lillia Grace Nkwocha, daughter of Misty and Emmanuel Nkwocha.

BOYS 6-9 months - 1st Place, Karter Meyers, son of Kyley and Forrest Myers.

BOYS 9-12 months - 2nd Place, Lucas Breazzeal, son of Aimee and Dustin Breazzeal.

GIRLS 3-6 months - 2nd Place, Rebekah Rapp, daughter of Rachel Colley and Josh Rapp.

GIRLS 6-9 months - 1st Place, Penelope Schuck, daughter of Katrina Logan and Bobby Schuck.

GIRLS 9-12 months - 1st Place, Evelyn Carter, daughter of Cordan and Cam Carter.

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