December 17, 2015

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• Helen Louise George, 93, Anderson • Wilma I. Hillhouse, 84, Lamar • Glenn Olen Parnell, 88, Miller • Mearl Bratcher, 89, Dadeville • Bueana Faye Karleskint, 90, Fort Scott, Kansas • Ruby Janette West, 81, Greenfield

Free Christmas Dinner

We are blessed to once again have use of the Family Life Center for our annual Christmas Dinner.

A Merry Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day at 12 noon at the Family Life Center, 410 Main Street in Lockwood, Missouri. Everyone is invited to come and join us for a time of food, fun, and fellowship.

We are pleased to be serving those who attend a meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, dressing, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert and a drink. There is no charge for this dinner.

To volunteer, for rides, deliveries, more info or to make a donation, please call Shirley at 816-476-2311. If there is no answer, please leave a message and I will return your call.

Vedette Holiday Office Hours

The Vedette News Office will close at 12 noon on Thursday, December 24, 2015. We will be closed Friday, December 25 and reopen the office at 8 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2015,.

The Vedette News Office will also close at 12 noon on Thursday, December 31, 2015. We will be closed Friday, January 1, 2016 and reopen the office at 8 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2016.

The staff at The Vedette hopes everyone has a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy new year!

HISET Classes To Resume In 2016 On February 4

Classes are offered at the Dade County Health Department lobby just west of the square in Greenfield on Water Street.

Classes start at 5:30 p.m. and last until 8:30 p.m.

If you will call the Dade County Health Department at 417-637-2456 will get you the office during Monday-Friday business hours or you could go by the office and talk with Jill Masterson about enrolling.

There is no cost to attend classes, but there is a $95 cost to take the HISET test when you have finished reviewing test materials and practice tests.

If attendance is positive and students are in regular attendance, classes will resume Thursday nights in February, March, and April of 2016.

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Harper Home Decorated For Christmas

By Cletis McConnell, Vedette Reporter A beautifully decorated home, owned by George Harper at 108 W. Main Street in Miller, was all lit up Saturday night with traffic coming to a near stop as they drove by.

Everton School Christmas Program The kings and queens and their court

By Cletis McConnell Vedette Reporter

The Everton High School gymnasium was Thursday packed evening, December 10, with family and friends attending the annual Everton R-III Schools Christmas Program.

Students from K-12th grades performed several songs, both vocal and instrumental, under the direction of Mrs. Smith.

Following the wonderful program, PTSO held their Christmas coronation.

This year’s candidates were: Kindergarten: Laura McCray and Mason Hunter; 1st grade: Raegan Brannock and Jansen Adams; 2nd grade: Bonnie Mueting and James Grisham; 3rd

grade: Zayn Powers; 4th grade: Hailey Gilmore and Quinten Douglass; and 5th grade: Gabrielle Powers and Wylie Satterfield.

Following the presentation of all of the candiDr. Janson dates, announce this year’s winners:1st graders, Raegan Brannock and Jansen Adams and 5th graders, Gabrielle Powers and Wylie Satterfield.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the penny vote. Your donations came to $837.40, all of which will go to the elementary for their specific needs.

We truly appreciate your generosity.

A special thank you goes to our Christmas Chairman, Tamrin Woods and her commit-

The 2015 winners: Raegan Brannock, Jansen Adams, Wylie Satterfield and Gabrielle Powers.

tee who worked very hard.

Also a huge thank you to Santa and Mrs.

Claus. The children truly enjoyed getting to visit with them and telling them their Christmas

wishes.

Thank you all again for your continued support.

Kindred Moon Productions Holiday Light Show Photos by Cletis McConnell Vedette Reporter

It’s Christmas time and Michael McDonald and his company, Kindred Moon Productions, is at it again with their Kindred Moon holiday light show.

Simply go to 408 Northpark Loop, Greenfield. Make sure your car radio is tuned to 88.3FM and listen to Christmas music as you watch the beautiful lights dance to each song.

They have a projection of Santa delivering presents in their front window and a singing snowman, which are products they produce and are sold on their website, www.kindredmoonproducts.com.

The holiday light show at 408 Northpark Loop, Greenfield.

Christmas At Glad Tidings Church in Greenfeld

The Glad Tidings families gives a cordial invitation to those in the community that do not attend church to come out and take part in

our Christmas Service this Sunday, December 20, at 10:50 a.m.

Our children and youth will be presenting a special

Christmas program entitled, “Christmas by the Book.”

The Children will be dramatizing the Christmas Story and singing many of

the Christmas carols and Reason For The Season!! you can sing along if you Wishing everyone in wish.

Come out and join us as the community a very we celebrate Jesus-The Real Merry Christmas!

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Death Notices

Helen Louise George

Helen Louise George, age 93, of Anderson, Missouri, formerly of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Anderson.

A memorial service, under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon.

Wilma I. Hillhouse

Wilma I. Hillhouse, of Lamar, MO, departed this life on Saturday, December 12, 2015, in the Truman Healthcare Facility at the age of 84 years.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2015, in Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pennsboro Cemetery. The

family will receive friends on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. until service time in the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be www.greenfieldfunerat shared alchapel.com. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Glenn Olen Parnell

Glenn Olen Parnell, age 88, of Miller, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home in Miller. Burial will follow at the Misemer Cemetery, east of Miller.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, in the funeral home chapel.

Buena Faye Karleskint

Buena Faye Karleskint, age 90, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the Ft. Scott Mercy Hospital.

She was born October 1, 1925, in Pennsboro, Missouri, the daughter of Perry Renfro and Carrie Bird Renfro.

Buena married Anthony J. “Tony” Karleskint on March 4, 1946, in Ft. Scott. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2010.

Survivors include five sons: Jim Karleskint,

Lawrence Karleskint, Jack Karleskint, Ed Karleskint and Chris Karleskint; four daughters: Sue Mildfelt, Kathy Higgins, Mary Jo Clements and Pat Warford.

Father Robert Wachter conducted Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 12th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Burial followed in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s Catholic School and may

be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.

Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Submitted by Natalie Wehrman

the Hannah Circle.

The members and guests numbered over 35 and it was good to greet the Christmas season by lots of visiting and later a short business meeting conducted with Sharon Abbiatti, president.

Betty Pugh read a very unusual version of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus which everyone appreciated. It centered upon thoughts of a lifetime marriage journey: Angel’s announcement to Mary; what if she had not listened; Joy as purpose fulfilled; Jesus story proclaimed.

Doris Niehoff will be taking care of Bingo in January for LWML. Our

organization will be serving the Relay for Life meal in February. Members were to sign up for committees to be printed in the 2016 yearbook.

Nancy Johnson will serve as new president with the other remaining officers serving another year.

Mite box and other offerings were gathered.

Thank you’s were extended. Members could pick up some Mary Kay products as they left.

Everyone enjoyed the festivities, looking forward to our Savior’s birth and the beautiful weather for that evening.

Reagan Graduates Cum Laude

Pittsburg State University has released the Scholastic Honors for Fall of 2015.

Zachery D. Reagan, Lockwood, Missouri, graduated from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas, cum laude with a degree in accounting.

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Mearl E. Bratcher, 89 of Dadeville, Missouri, passed away on Monday evening, December 7, 2015, in CMH Health Care, Bolivar, Missouri.

Mearl, the son James and Ona Bratcher, was born May 26, 1926 at Dawt, Missouri, near Gainesville, Missouri. He lived in various areas in Missouri, residing in the Ash Grove and Dadeville areas for the past forty years.

He was a federal meat inspector for 35 years. He was a member of the Eudora Baptist Church where he enjoyed the fellowship study of the Adult Sunday School Class. He was a 50-year member of the Kansas City Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M.. Mearl was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Germany in the 3rd Armor Division.

Mearl and Irma F.

Conner (the love of his life) were united in marriage on August 29, 1959.

To this union, one son was born. Together they were privileged to share over 52 years. Irma preceded him in death on March 12, 2012. Also, preceding him were his parents; two brothers: Earl and Charlie Bratcher; and two sisters: Bertha Bratcher and Esther Fields.

He is survived by his son, Kenny Bratcher.

Even though Mearl and Irma did not have grandchildren of their own, God blessed them throughout the years with “adopted” grandchildren. Both sides of these “adopted” families’ lives were enriched by the love they shared together.

Mearl was also blessed to be able to stay at home (except for the last few weeks) due to the love and care of a special

friend, Bonnie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to the Eudora Baptist Church’s Building Fund.

Services were held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Eudora Baptist Church with Rev. Jim White officiating with interment following in Eudora Cemetery, under the care and direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, of Walnut Grove, Missouri.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon on Saturday in the church.

Ruby Janette West, of Greenfield, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, in the Dade County Nursing Home at the age of 81 years.

She was born on October 1, 1934, in Carthage, Missouri, to Joseph Clifford and Ruby (Gilmore) Hampton.

Janette graduated from Greenfield High School. She was united in marriage to Rex West on October 27, 1957 in Greenfield, Missouri.

Janette was a member of the Greenfield First

Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Rex West; her son, Darren West and his wife, Wanda; her daughter, Dana West and Keith Cunningham; her brother, Joe Hampton and his wife, Lou Ann; four grandchildren: Bobbie Misner and her husband, Jerry; Greg DeJager and his wife, Cassidy; Derek DeJager and Keisha Donnell; and Connor West; eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were

held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Burial followed in Wetzel Cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield First Christian Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Funeral Greenfield Chapel.

guest and she gave an informative report of what she had received from the Department Headquarters in Jefferson City as to some of the changes being introduced to Auxiliary members.

Immanuel Lutheran School. Members made the muffins and Darlene Forst and Mary Kahre delivered them Darlene Forst and Joanne Snodgrass had a table promoting the American Legion Auxiliary during Merchants Night. Brochures about the Auxiliary and bags of potato chips were given out to those stopping by the table.

Three members went to Mount Vernon Veterans Home to help with the Christmas Gift shop sponsored by the Auxiliary. This is where the veterans come in and select gifts for family members, these are wrapped and either taken to the veterans room or mailed to those who will not see the veterans during the holidays. This is done at no cost to the veteran as the gifts are donated from Auxiliary units in the area.

President Vicky reminded the members there would be a Fifteenth District meeting on December 13 in Monett.

There being no further business, the president asked the chaplain to offer the benediction and the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

Ruby Janette West

LWML December Meeting

Immanuel Lutheran LWML held their December meeting at the home of Clovis and Eloise Haubein on Thursday, December 3. They met at Good Shepherd Home to carol to the residents starting at 6:30 p.m. The trees and wreaths on the doors were beautifully made and added to the carolling the group enjoyed.

Arriving at the Haubein country home, which is always beautifully decorated with many decorations and trees, they were welcomed by the owners and all the delicious snack type foods prepared by

Mearl E. Bratcher

December Minutes For Roy E. Carr Unit 372 American Legion Auxiliary Submitted by Joanne Snodgrass

The Roy E. Carr American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary met at 6:30 p.m. on December 10, 2015, for the December carry-in dinner. Following the dinner, each entity met to conduct business.

President, Vicky Taylor, called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.

A formal opening was conducted.

Roll call showed twelve members and one guest.

We were honored to have the Fifteenth District President, Mrs. Ellen Arnce, from Neosho, Missouri with us. There were seven officers present plus five members.

Minutes were read and approved with corrections. The treasurer gave the financial report; it was approved and filed for audit.

President, Vicky Taylor, introduced our

Chairman reports: Lockwood High School has been contacted in regard to setting up a meeting with the Junior Class girls about attending Missouri Girls State in June of 2016.

Publicity: Cards will be sent to some members who are ill. An article about our activities will be sent to the Vedette newspaper.

Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation: Darlene Forst and Mary Kahre had the privilege of delivering treats to the twelve veterans at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home on November 11, 2015, for Veterans Day. This was a small way to thank them for their service to our country.

Ways and Means: Will schedule a meeting with Cathy Backs to select a menu for a hot meal at the park during Grace the Earth Day in 2016.

Communications: A thank you note was read from the Lockwood R1 schools for the treats during National Education Week. Mary Kahre had earlier received a thank you note from the

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Arvest Bank Rewards Aggie Of The Month

Greenfield: Jenni Oeltjen, Arvest Bank Branch Manager, presents Kelly Morrow with award.

Submitted by Tiffannie Roberts | Marketing Assistant | Arvest Joplin

Arvest Bank has rewarded a student at Greenfield and Lockwood schools as Aggie of

On October 14th, the Greenfield High School FCCLA attended the Region 11 meeting at MSSU in Joplin, Missouri.

The group listened to a motivational speaker

the Month for December.

Aggie of the Month is a program where agriculture students are chosen and recognized by the school for their overall in-

volvement in their local FFA program and who demonstrate leadership qualities within their school.

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and received advice about going after their goals.

They also had the opportunity to catch up with friends they have made while in FCCLA. On November 12th, the FCCLA State Vice

President of Star Events, Kendra Kennedy, presented to the members inLockwood Tigers had three named to All State Teams for 2015. Left to right: Nolan Sparkman formation about Star 3rd team OL; Ben Schnelle 1st team DB; and Kyle Bouldin 3rd team RB. photo submitted by Clay Events competitions. The Lasater. members will refer to this in the future while preparing for a Star Event.

state wide.

Nursing homes are given a one to five star rating by our government (CMS) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The Star rating is based on quality of care, staffing ratios, and health

inspections.

Good Shepherd is very proud of the high quality of care they provide.

If you would like to have more information their telephone number is 417-232-4571.

Good Shepherd Nursing Home Receives A 5-Star Rating Submitted by Karen Burns-LNHA Good Shepherd Nursing Home

Good Shepherd Nursing Home of Lockwood, Missouri, is a 5Star rated nursing home.

The five star quality rating is given to only the top 10% of nursing homes

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“War Room” Movie At Glad Tidings

Glad Tidings Assembly will be showing the popular new gospel movie “War Room on New Years Eve at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Anyone and everyone is invited to end your year by attending. There is no charge for these showings and this film is a family film.

The film is filled with heart, humor and wit, “War Room” follows

Tony and Elizabeth, a couple who seeming have it all-good jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream home. But their appearances are deceiving: Tony relishes in his professional success and flirts with temptation, while Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. This new film by the Kendrick brothers is a vivid reminder that prayer is a powerful

weapon.

Come out and get your New Years Eve celebration off on the right foot. Bring your family and friends and join the Glad Tidings family for this family event.

For more information contact Pastor ron Dykes at 417-425-0188. The church location is 220 N. Main, Greenfield, MO.

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Dade County Library Story Hour

Optimist Club of Lockwood November High School Student of the Month

Submitted by Jenni Oeltjen Club Secretary/Treasurer Optimist Club of Lockwood, MO

Lockwood High School Students of the Month for November are Nolan Sparkman and Kallie Caldwell.

The students were chosen by the school’s administration and faculty based on their demonstration of excellent character and attitude in their commitments to acaachievement, demic extra-curricular engagement, and community On Friday, December 4, 2015, the children heard a story about the gingerbread man and reindeer.

They did crafts making a gingerbread man ornament to take home. The story hour was led by service.

We would like to Mary Shepard and the staff of the library. photo by Cletis McConnell, Vedette Reporter thank Jerry Schnelle

Dade County Adult Drug Graduation

Satrina Taulbee and Margaret Crabtree receive awards from Honorable Judge Munton.

By Cletis McConnell Vedette Reporter

The Dade County Adult Drug Committee held their second graduation ceremony on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., December 8, 2015, in the Circuit Courtroom of the Dade County Courthouse.

The goals of the recovery court program are have defendents to

achieve sobriety and become productive, law abiding and tax paying members of society.

The successful completion of this program is a major step in achieving these goals.

The program is designed to provide intense supervision and treatment toward graduation.

The evening ceremony began with an in-

vovation given by Pastor Larry Wheeler of the Arcola Christian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Max Huffman, Dade County Sheriff.

A welcome and introductions were given by Honorable David R. Munton, associate circuit judge.

Mr. Carl Dawson, MS, MAC, licensed pro-

fessional counselor, gave the graduation address and recognition of the graduates, Margaret Crabtree and Satrina Trezza Taulbee.

The graduates received awards and a standing ovation. Following the ceremony, all enjoyed a delicious meal and lots of visiting with friends and relatives.

Farms, our sponsor for the month of November.

In honor of the student’s outstanding performance, they have been

awarded with $10 and a certificate documenting their achievement.

Congratulations students!

County Dade Farm Bureau Insurance Services is proud to announce our upcoming food drive in cooperation with the Main Street Baptist Church Food Pantry and we are asking for your support.

All the items will go toward providing delicious and hearty holiday meal baskets for families in the Dade County area.

For each item donated, your name will be entered into a drawing for a delicious holiday ham cured by Lockwood Packing Co! We will be ac-

cepting non-perishable food items benow ginning through December 17th at our Holiday Open House.

Be sure to stop by the office on December 17th from 1:00 to 4:00 and enjoy some holiday treats and find out if you are the lucky winner!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to help others this holiday season!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brant or Gena at the Dade County Farm Bureau office at 417-6372360.

3rd Annual Holiday Open House and Food Drive

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, December 17: Christmas Dinner: Ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, strawberry short cake.

Friday, December 18: Chili, baked potatoes, cheese, crackers, rice krispy treat.

Monday, December 21: Chicken pot pie, tossed salad, carrots, apricot cobbler.

Tuesday, December 22: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, roll, fruit salad.

Wednesday, December 23: Oven chicken, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, biscuit, ice cream bars.

Thursday, December 24: Center Closed Friday, December 25: Center Closed.

Merry Christmas!

All meals subject to change without notice.

Meals are $3.50 each for seniors 60 and older. Those under 60 are welcome to join us at $6 per plate. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Call 417-637-2626 for arrange for home delivery or take-out.

Dadeville R-II School Menus

Thursday, December 17: Breakfast: Breakfast burritos. Lunch: Cashew chicken, egg roll, salad, fruit.

Friday, December 18: Breakfast: Biscuits, gravy.

Lunch: Burrito, chips, salsa, veggies, fruit.

Schools closed December 21, 2015 - January 4, 2016. Happy Holidays

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Dade County Men’s Civic Club’s Christmas Gift Program

The Dade County Men's Civic Club are now starting to put together the Christmas Gift Program for the underprivileged children of Dade County.

We will need to buy for 200 plus children this year and will need the support of the community to help us with cash donations and new toys.

If you prefer to buy a toy, we will have drop off boxes at Dollar General in Greenfield and at the local banks in Greenfield and Lockwood.

For your monetary donations, please send to Don Adams, 35 N. State Hwy 39. Greenfield, MO. 65661; Scott Holman, 745 College St., Greenfield, MO 65661; or give to any one of our members.

Also you may leave your gift with Babbette at the Greenfied Senior Center who will deliver them to us.

Thank you and may God bless you.

Glad Tidings Offers Rides For Handicap

Glad Tidings has a handicap bus that accommodates wheelchairs.

Anyone who is either wheelchair bound or has trouble walking, we want you to know you don’t have to miss church. We have a wheelchair that we can pick you up at your door and put you on a lift and you never have to leave your seat.

We would also pick up anyone that is without transportation or you don’t want to go to the trouble of warming up your car, or scrape frost off your car windows. This offer is primarily to those in Greenfield, but if you are just a mile out, like South Greenfield, we will accommodate you.

For information or a ride, please call Pastor Dykes at 417-637-2988 or his cell 417-425-0188. We’ll be waiting on your call.

Joy Church Activities

Joy Church in Greenfield will have the following activities coming up and invite the public to attend.

Thursday, December 24th, 5 p.m. Christmas

served.

Presented by HomeTown Pharmacy, Mt VerRed Cross non, Missouri, as a free Blood Drive service to the community.

The next Red Cross For more information and American Legion please contact Brenda at Blood Drive is scheduled Barger-Saunders for February 8, 2016, at 417.793.9175. the Legion Hall in Lockwood, MO. Masonic Meeting Merry Christmas and Washington Lodge Happy New Year. #87, AF & AM, will be Cheryl Sage conducting their Stated on Communications Tuesday evening, DecemCommunity Health ber 22, 2015.

And Wellness We will start work at 7:00 p.m. to confer the Meeting Community Health 2nd degree for B. David and Wellness Meeting is Rhoads.

We will then take a free and open to the pubshort break and return for lic.

December Topic: Dia- the regular business, betes -- What you need to which includes presenting B. Allan VanHooser know.

Friday, December 18, the Grand Lodge 50-Year Service Award.

2015, 10:00 A.M. Members are urged Location: Barryto attend and all visiting Lawrence Regional LiFreemasons will be most brary, 206 W Water Street, welcome.

Mt Vernon, MO. Food served at 6:30 Monthly meetings, p.m.

3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 AM on various health & wellness topics. Free Christmas All information presented is peer-reviewed Dinner We are blessed to by physicians and pharmacists for accuracy and once again have use of the Family Life Center for reliability.

Refreshments will be our annual Christmas Eve Service at the church.

Dinner.

A Merry Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day at 12 noon at the Family Life Center, 410 Main Street in Lockwood, Missouri. Everyone is invited to come and join us for a time of food, fun, and fellowship.

We are pleased to be serving those who attend a meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, dressing, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert and a drink. There is no charge for this dinner.

To volunteer, for rides, deliveries, more info or to make a donation, please call Shirley at 816-476-2311. If there is no answer, please leave a message and I will return your call.

2015 Neosho Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament

The Neosho Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament will take place at the Neosho High School, 511 S Neosho Blvd, Neosho, Missouri.

The tournament is scheduled for December 28-31, 2015.

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Visit www.neosho holidayclassic.com for more information.

Dade County Historical Society Meeting

The Dade County Historical Society will not have a December meeting. Merry Christmas.

The Dade County Historical Society will next meet Monday, January 18, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at That Place restaurant, southside of square, Greenfield.

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Just Sharin’ from Sharon Baptist

By Ken Roller 417-232-4944 wkroller@keinet.net

So you think you are too old to really enjoy Christmas any more?

I believe that, the older we get, the MORE we should celebrate the special season! And, I base this on Scripture.

It will help if you get your Bible, and read the passage in Luke 2:36-38... three short, but powerful verses about the reaction of a really old lady named Anna when she met the reason for the season.

Notice the background of this reading is the presentation of the baby Jesus to the Lord in the temple at Jerusalem.

Joseph and Mary had offered a sacrifice of a couple of turtledoves or pigeons in behalf of their small son, who Himself would become the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of every believer!

Devout Anna, a “prayer warrior” if there

ever was one, sees this babe, less than two Yet, God had saved a bonus for the last months old, and instantly the Holy Spirit of Anna’s life of pouredout divine love. let’s her know: “THIS IS THE MESSIAH!” That day her timedimmed eyes were I share with you now a poem that I greeted by the sight of God’s own lavish wrote, as I contemplated this senior citizen’s gift borne in young and tender Mary’s joy. I call it cradled arms.

“Anna’s Amen” A gasp of joy burst forth from Anna’s A woman, stooped and gray and brittle lips, her pounding heart could scarce walked about the temple with contain itself within her suddenly expectancy, drawn there by the loving rejuvenated frame! heart of God. Then Mary lent the tiny baby boy For decades Anna’s prayers had blessed to Anna’s trembling, outstretched her Lord; praying hands where God’s own Son The ancient widowed saint’s own pain was this good saint’s “Amen”! was eased through fervent intercessions this is one of the best illustrations Maybe for others’ hurts. of the beatitude: “Blessed are the pure in With silent fasts she added love to pleas heart, for they shall see God.” of faith that caught Jehovah’s listening ear.

We, at Sharon Baptist Church, pray that Devotion brought its own reward of this wonderful season will result in clearer peace and purpose to her faithful loyal spiritual sight for all of us! heart.

HISET Classes To Resume In 2016 On February 4 Submitted by Larry Nottingham, HISET Instructor

Just a few thoughts to share with Greenfield area people. The HISET, once called GED, classes stopped in the fall of 2015 due to poor attendance.

Classes are offered at the Dade County Health Department lobby just west of the square in Greenfield on Water Street.

Classes start at 5:30 p.m. and last until 8:30 p.m.

When February gets here, we will try to resume working with anyone 17 or older that has not received a high school diploma.

Since class meets only once a week and for only 3 hours, it is extremely important for you to attend every

evening we have class.

If you will call the Dade County Health Department and talk with Jill Masterson, she will be able to put you on the enrollment list for February 2016.

417-637-2456 will get you the office during Monday-Friday business hours or you could go by the office and talk with Jill about enrolling.

There is no cost to attend classes, but there is a $95 cost to take the HISET test when you have finished reviewing test materials and practice tests.

Your instructor will tell you when you should be considering taking the HISET by working with your class scores and practice test scores.

The $95 is an on-line

plastic card cost; so no money changes hands at the Dade County Health Department or with the instructor to schedule your test.

If attendance is positive and students are in regular attendance, classes will resume Thursday nights in February, March, and April of 2016.

There will be in class work and homework.

If you did not receive your high school diploma, then you should consider attending these classes to accomplish this HISET test to further your job opportunities or other training.

Happenings At Main Street

We are still busy at Main Street. The Women’s Ministry has collected many coats and blankets to be given out on December 17 to whoever needs them.

They will also have a Tea and Cookie exchange on Saturday, December 12.

The Candlelight Services will be Christmas Eve starting at 6:00 p.m. The whole community is invited.

We hear so many Christmas songs this time of the year and you wonder, are they scriptural.

Here is one that is: It is about Baby Jesus and Mary. His actions: Mary did you know that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water? John: 6:1621.

Mary did you know that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters? John:3:16.

Mary did you know that your Baby Boy has come to make you new? 2 Corinthians 5:17.

This child that you de-

livered will soon deliver you. Mary did you know that your Baby Boy would calm the storm with his hand? Matthew 5:24-26.

His Holiness: Did you know that your Baby Boy walked where angels trod?

John 1:1.

When you kissed your little Baby, you kissed the face of God? Mary did you know the blind will see, the deaf will speak, the praises of The Lamb.

His Majesty: Mary did you know that your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations? King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Psalm 24:10, Rev. 19-16, Rev. 17:14, 1 Tim. 6:15.

Did you know that your Baby Boy is heaven’s perfect lamb. Ex 12:6, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 John 1:29, 1 Cor. 5:7, Acts 8:32.

Mary did you know the sleeping child your holding is the great I AM! You are always welcome at Main Street.

Merry Christmas to all!!

Christmas At Glad TidingsGreenfeld

The Glad Tidings families gives a cordial invitation to those in the community that do not attend church to come out and take part in our Christmas Service this Sunday, December 20, at 10:50 a.m.

Our children and youth will be presenting a special Christmas program entitled, “Christmas by the Book.”

The Children will be dramatizing the Christmas Story and singing many of the Christmas carols and you can sing along if you wish.

Come out and join us as we celebrate Jesus-The Real Reason For The Season!!

Wishing everyone in the community a very Merry Christmas!

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Lewis Hybrids “Dealer of the Year” Award Supports Local Charity Just in Time for the Holidays Lewis Hybrids is proud to announce that KMT Services, owned and operated by Steve & Cheryl Lincoln along with son & daughter-inlaw, Tyler & Taylor Lincoln, out of Adrian, Missouri, has been named Lewis Hybrids “Dealer of the Year” for the second consecutive year. As a thank you for the Lincoln family’s outstanding service and commitment to the community, Lewis Hybrids will donate $1,000 to the charitable organization of their choice, the Adrian Bank Elf Fund.

The Dealer of the Year award was established in 1994 as a way to recognize Lewis Hybrids dealers who have carried on Frank W. Lewis’ founding mission: to support farmers with exemplary service, support and innovation, One field at a time!®. The Lincoln family is dedicated to doing just that. Whether they are delivering a lastminute order at 8 p.m. or just dropping by to say hello, customer support is always top of mind. This round-the-clock commit-

ment to quality has earned KMT Services accolades since it joined forces with Lewis Hybrids in late 2012. In 2013, the family was awarded the New Dealer of the Year award; the year after, they went one step further. In 2014, Steve Lincoln and family were not only the recipients of the Dealer of the Year award, but also admitted to the exclusive “Presidents Club,” comprised of the

brand’s most successful dealers. In 2015, the Lincoln family was thrilled to hear that they had maintained their high ranking.

“We are grateful for the support and recognition we have received from the Lewis Hybrids team,” Steve says.

“Everyone from Scott Lewis, to the customer service representatives, to our truck drivers; we are successful when they are successful, and our cus-

tomers are the ones who benefit from it.”

This year the Lincoln family donated their $1,000 award, along with an additional $500 from KMT Services, to the Adrian Bank Elf Fund, a charitable organization that provides holiday gifts for families in need in the area.

“The employees, officers and directors of Adrian Bank want to thank Steve, Cheryl and

Tyler Lincoln, along with the entire KMT Services LLC team, for their generous donation towards our Elf Fund,” Lori Haskins of the Adrian Bank shares. “These funds help provide a better holiday season for families in the communities we do business in. With their generous donation, we will be able to assist more families in our communities.”

Lewis Hybrids President Scott Lewis is also proud that the award is met with a strong sense of humility and willingness to give back.

“The Dealer of the Year award was instituted to honor founding father Frank W. Lewis and his commitment to quality seed and customer service,” Scott shares. “Over time, the award has come to mean much more. The Lincoln family was rewarded not only because of their excellence in the seed business, but also because of their unparalleled sense of community and high-mindedness.

We are proud to have them on our team.”

On Friday, Kim called me and wanted to know if I wanted to go out for supper. When I got home, he was asleep in the chair. Jacob and Kim had cut up 2 dead trees for firewood. A full day of that is too much. I could tell he was tired, so we stayed home. I had a lot I wanted to do so we ate a quick bite and back to sleep he went.

On Saturday morning, our breakfast guests were Kelbey and Stran Bowles and Jacob Jones.

We missed Dustin but he ended up having a flu bug over the weekend.

Asa Bowles came later to help the guys work cattle. Asa was helping Violet Campbell Crew sort cattle.

Abby and Paisley Jones visited us while we were working at Kelbey’s house. Logan Baker stopped by to check on the progress.

When the men got done working the cattle, they head to Kelbey’s and Asa’s house to work.

Kelbey and I left after breakfast to go to their house to start moving more stuff and we painted the insides of the outside doors. Stran was go good. A real little

trooper. He wants to get into his big boy bed and have his own room. SO DOES MOM AND DAD. I left about supper time and Kim was still working. I suggested he bring something home for supper as I wanted to get all my Christmas decoration out and up. He arrived home with food and thought there had been a Christmas bomb go off in our house.

He hurried and ate his supper and went hunting. I got it all up and out and boxes ready to go back to storage. The only things left is wrapping the presents. I think that is the hardest part any more.

Up Sunday morning early and out the door. I went to work to get some work done that was behind. I enjoy working when no one is there.

Quiet. Nobody to bother you and no phones ringing. You can get so much done.

Deepest sympathy to the families of James Howard Thorpe. May God comfort this family at this time.

We attended the Greenfield Grade School Christmas Program on Monday night and it was

a full house as usual. So much work for those teachers and the most precious were the pre school that were on stage waving at their parents and grandparents. They are so sweet. The little girls all dressed up. Of course you can’t get them too frilly for me.

Baby Stran got to attend his first Christmas program.

Brother-in-law, Tim Leeper, has spent a few days in Texas taking care of grandsons, Pearce and Knox, while Shay and Zach went on a mini vacation for their anniversary. I believe this was their trip to New York.

Tim is so good with these boys. Pearce is in school, so Knox is PaPa’s boy all day at home.

Deepest sympathy to the families of Janette West. She is now singing and playing the piano in heaven and what a great time she is having. Our prayers are with her family and friends.

I took a vacation day on Wednesday and Kelbey and I went Christmas shopping. Stran did really good until we hit Willard at 6:30 that evening and he told us he was done and no

more. Made MiMi drive little faster to hurry and get him home.

Teresa Melton has had a rough week.

Ended up in Lamar hospital only to be transto Cox in ferred Springfield to have surgery. Glad to hear that all went well and hopefully this will take care of her problems. Keep her in your prayers and wishing her a speedy recovery.

On Tuesday night, I meet Peggy Wills and picked up all the material she wanted to donate to Hospice. We visited for awhile. She reported that Henry Earl will be 92 in May. He is in the Veteran Home in Mt. Vernon.

Peggy keeps busy running and going and

that is what is keeping her young and active. I have enjoyed our visits lately. She is a live wire and when I pulled up next to her she was knitting. I don’t think her hands are ever still. She brought me some of her peanut clusters that she makes and sells. It did not last long between Kim and I. Thanks, Peggy.

On Thursday night, we had all our children in for supper in honor of Dustin’s and Asa’s December birthdays. Dustin and family, Jacob and family, Kelbey and family and Carol Jones. We enjoying eating and visiting, but the best part was loving on the babies.

Well, the trees are up and the decorations.

Steve Lincoln accepts Dealer Of The Year Award.

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DCART Meeting Notes

Dade County Area Retired Teachers met December 9 in a combined Christmas celebration planning session.

During committee reports, members were reminded to carry a membership form to hand to prospective members.

Members have provided almost 2,000 volunteer hours the past 11 months.

Everyone was reminded to carefully review cancer care plans and life insurance solicitations.

The nominating committee presented a proposed slate of officers: president, Connie Roseman; vice president, Carolyn Carrier; secretary, Bernita Taylor; and treasurer, Lynn Beeson.

Two new members joined.

Members who still have not paid 2016 dues are encouraged to send $5 to Marti Ruark at 5787 Lawrence 1155, Miller, MO 65707, by the end of the year.

The next meeting is scheduled for January 13.

Now just to get those presents wrapped. I used to like to do that, but anymore that is not my favorite job. Of course, the little ones don’t like the gift bags, so I pull out the ole wrapping paper and away I will go.

Kim got my big outside Santa Claus up in time for the grandchildren to see it on Thursday night. They always like him. That is the only outside decoration Kim will put up since nobody can see our house. I told him I enjoy driving down the lane and popping over the hill and seeing Mr. Claus. He doesn’t have the same feeling , ha!

The holidays are upon us.

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Sports Scoreboard by Bob Jackson

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High school basketball teams, boys and girls, played conference and non conference games last week and some teams will play three games this week.

Only Miller and Ash Grove will play in holiday tournaments.

Greenfield, Everton, Dadeville and Lockwood will play their last 2015 games on 12-18-15 and won’t play again until the the first week of January 2016.

Coaches will practice during the holidays to keep the teams from getting rusty.

In this early season, the Walnut Grove boys Class 1 and the Crane girls Class 2 are proving they are the best teams around.

GREENFIELD: The boys lost to Walnut Grove for the second time in two

weeks 78-53, but beat SRVC foe Liberal 49-42 at the GHS gym.

The girls were whipped by Walnut Grove 53-14 and then lost to Liberal 43-31 to drop to 4-3 on the year.

LOCKWOOD: The Tiger boys lost to Ash Grove 57-23 and to Rich Hill 53-30 last week. Injuries have hurt the Tigers offense.

The girls edged Rich Hill 48-46 beat Marionville 45-43 in overtime and were beaten by Stockton 69-35.

The DADEVILLE: Bearcats lost 4 games last week. Boys lost to Morrisville 64-38 and to Everton 68-61.

The girls fell to Morrisville 59-29 and lost to Everton 36-29.

EVERTON: The boys beat Dadeville and the girls won over the

Bearcats but lost to Thomas Jefferson of Joplin 36-35.

Other scores: Morrisville boys 72 Miller 27; Ash Grove boys 78 Spokane 65. The Ash Grove girls won two games beating SW Washburn and Springfield Catholic.

SPORT SHORTS Chuck Lambert, former Lockwood High School Football coach, has been named head coach at Sterling College in Ster-

ling Kansas. He coached 5 years at LHS with a 43-14 record and his 2001 team was second place in Class 1.

GOOD THOUGHT FROM UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SOFTBALL COACH Uncoachable kids become unemployable adults. Let your kids get used to someone being tough on them.

It is life.

Get over it.

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Greenfield at Rich Hill BB GBB Dadeville at Lockwood BB GBB Niaguana at Everton BB GBB Verona at Miller BB GBB Aurora at Ash Grove GBB

Perfect Attendance

Ramona Greenlee, left and Minday Saulters, right, were recently honored for their perfect attendance at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Lockwood. photos submitted by Karen BurnsLNHA.

Yeager Named Resident of The Month

Jasper at Greenfield BB GBB Friday December 18 Marionville at Lockwood BB Hermitage at Dadeville BB GBB Ash Grove at East Newton BB

Lockwood FCCLA Attends National Cluster Meeting Submitted by Hayden Vaughn

The Lockwood High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended the National Cluster Meeting in Dallas, Texas on November 19th through November 22nd.

National Cluster Meeting (NCM) is an annual National FCCLA Meeting.

This year, NCM was divided between two locations: Dallas, Texas and Indianapolis, Indiana.

Those who attended were Regional President Osborn, Mackenzie Chapter President Hayden Vaughn, Chapter 1st Vice President Samantha Patton, and Chapter Member Rachel Schnelle.

These students attended multiple classes and workshops throughout Friday and Saturday.

Hayden Vaughn was chosen during the Keynote General Session to have coffee with the FCCLA National President Josh Sorbe and the National Executive Council (NEC).

After having coffee,

Left to right- Rachel Schnelle, Samantha Patton, Mackenzie Osborn, Hayden Vaughn attended National FCCLA Meeting.

he went backstage with the NEC during the General Closing Session.

“I really enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the NEC about ways to manage chapters and the election process for different states,” stated Hayden Vaughn. “The NEC showed amazing leadership skills, which inspired me to increase my own leadership skills through FCCLA.”

We are blessed to once again have use of the Family Life Center for our annual Christmas Dinner.

A Merry Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day at 12 noon at the Family Life Center, 410 Main Street in Lockwood, Missouri. Everyone is invited to come and join us for a time of food, fun, and fellowship.

We are pleased to be serving those who attend a

meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, dressing, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert and a drink. There is no charge for this dinner.

To volunteer, for rides, deliveries, more info or to make a donation, please call Shirley at 816-4762311. If there is no answer, please leave a message and I will return your call.

and the dad was eternally grateful. I can imagine how the family might have felt knowing their daughters would not have to go into the oldest profession.

I kinda doubt the young priest “shook when he laughed” (probably skinny as a bean pole) or smoked a pipe (tobacco is American), or managed to slide down a chimney or through the window “with care.”

Now, the young gent might been of slight stature or somehow related to Irish leprechauns but I really doubt the “jolly old elf” that we think of today fits the

young priest. So it seems the legend began.

There are several variations on Mr. Moore’s poem. One of my favorites is “A Cajun Night Before Christmas” by Trosclair. It is written in the dialect of South Louisiana’s bayou country and illustrated by James Rice. Mr. Rice did a masterful job of illustrating “da skif an dem alligators nam Gaston, Tiboy” and so on.

If there is not something to think about during this “holy day” (oops holiday) time, I am missing the boat.

Merry Christmas.

Free Christmas Dinner

Hayden Vaughn,right, president of the Lockwood FCCLA chapter, got a chance to visit with FCCLA National President, Josh Sorbe.

Something To Think About by Jim Johnson

During this season, a long, long time ago, say 1952, a young friend of mine stated as a matter of fact, that “there is no Santa Claus.” I was simply crushed.

I was surely in tears as I ran to my father who looked me in the eye and said “as long as there is a

Cora Yeager has been named resident of the month at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Lockwood, Missouri.

Cora grew up in Dade County, south of the Meinert area. Her mother died when she was born and she was adopted by the Cromer family. There were two older daughters, Betty and Joan and two younger siblings, Sue and Evan.

She graduated from

Lockwood High School and then married Darwin. They had two children, Karen and David.

Karen lives in Lockwood and David lives in Washington.

She has two grandchildren and several great grandchildren. One of her granddaughters lives in the Netherlands with her family. They speak fluent Dutch.

Cora worked at Paramount(the cap factory) in the office. She enjoys sewing, needle and embroidery work.

Submitted by Karen Burns-LNHA Good Shepherd Nursing Home

spirit of giving, there is a Santa Claus.” That simple explanation has worked for me since then.

Much later in life, I learned that St. Nicholas of Myra, in the 4th century, was known for his anonymous gifts. Some of our earliest colonists brought with them the

legends of St Nicholas or Sinter Klaus, Saint Nick or just Santa Claus. Mr. Clement Moore turned the legend into the poem we know as “The Night Before Christmas.”

This story may not be true, but it is certainly a good story. It is documented in the Lives of the Saints if you want to look it up. It could have been anybody, but it was about a young priest named Nicholas almost two thousand years ago.

Apparently he had heard about a family in such dire straits that their daughters might have to turn to prostitution just to survive.

No government handouts back then.

Nicolas wanted to help the family, but did not want them to know from whence it came. So, legend has it that this gentleman snuck around at night and tossed coins through an open window.

Oh, he did get caught,

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Miller Lions Fish Fry Draws Large Crowd

By Cletis McConnell Vedette Reporter

The weather was near perfect Saturday, December 5, as the Miller Lions Club held another of their monthly fish fries with many coming from far and near.

The cooks and others arrived early as usual and began heating up the pots, preparing and cooking the fish for the

projected 11 a.m. serving time.

A line began to form early for this delicious meal of fish, ham and beans, corn bread, French fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, desserts and drinks.

You could see many smiling faces as they sat down to eat with their friends.

A big thank you goes

to the volunteers, cooks, those who cleaned tables, served drinks, baked and donated pies and all the other important jobs that make this event a success.

Most of all, a big thank you to all who came out to share the day.

All proceeds go to benefit local organizations and Lions’ charities.

Tank West and other coffee drinkers wait their turn.

A few of the good cooks who worked in the kitchen

Marti Ruark begins the serving.

Forget-Me Nots by Gail Leaming I thought I was through writing about bugs for entertainment but I guess not.

Have you seen the new toy that is ran, NOT by batteries but by crickets?

You put live crickets in it and when they move so does this little car.

First- I guess it would keep the kids busy by catching them and putting them in it but I guess it is possible that if you have enough money to waste you can buy them.

Second, what if the door opens and they all get out?

There is also a doll for sale that is called Talk to me, Barbie. I guess there is also a lawsuit on it because it records whatever the child says when it answers the questions that Barbie asks and sends it to cyber space.

Anastazia had a doll that had a recorder in it to talk to her when she was about 6 and she thought it was evil. She would not play with it or even keep it in her room.

One day we looked out the kitchen window and she was carrying it to the trash barrel to have it burned. We just let it be and burned it. I think that is why she never liked dolls.

Kamala and I went to Stones Throw theater Sunday to see Uh Oh Here Comes Christmas and it sure brought back memories.

Each little skit was something we had lived through. As in children acting out in church plays. Nothing funnier than a child doing something to embarrass the parents.

One skit was on three generations of Christmas bell ringers for

the Salvation Army. Kamala and I remembering how much my mother loved to ring the bell in front of WalMart at Lamar. We also remember how much we owed the Salvation Army for some of our Christmases.

Later, we went to the store in Carthage and there was the stand for the pot but no ringer. I guess they are short handed this year. It was so sad to see no one there. I am calling today to volunteer. At least I know the money goes to a good place. More than I can say about the Red Cross.

Yes, I know they do a lot of good but they also think of themselves first.

We were talking about what we had seen first hand about what they did. When the tornado hit in Joplin, people donated pizza and water and, you guessed it, they

ate it while the victims didn’t.

Harley Pyle said he only saw them one time and that was when he was getting off the troop ship over seas and they handed him a candy bar and a package of smokes.

I know they charge for learning to be an instructor for swimming.

NOT once but each year.

Back then it was a hundred dollars and in the 60s that was a lot of money for me. Talked Ron into letting me one year but not again.

Of course, he didn’t like them after having to take care of the head honcho of the Red Cross in California’s car. A brand new WHITE one every year with all the bells and whistles. His salary back then was enormous while Ron’s as a mechanic was not so much.

They charge for

blood and it was my own blood taken before surgery and they didn’t even handle or store it.

Prayers are being sent to Tim’s 9-monthold granddaughter, Amelia, who has a cancer tumor behind her eye.

They did surgery on it Thursday and she starts chemo this week. They had to take her to New York as that is the only place that has worked with this kind of cancer.

A shout out to the Lonnie Pennells who have joined the ranks of great-grandparents with the birth of Vicki Jones’ grandson in Arkansas.

Congradulations.

Paul Sutton has the shingles and the specialist said that was why Kamala, Anastazia and Addy had had three rounds of flu and colds for the last month. Their immune system is fighting the shingles as they

can’t get the shingles.

Paul’s is on his face and the first doctor said it wasn’t but the specialist put him on the right meds and he is finally getting better.

Kamala said she felt like she should be the doctor as she knew what it was from the first. I told her to join the crowd because I had felt that way for a long time.

Doc Christiansen was one of the best as far as I am concerned and of course my opinion isn’t worth all that much.

A big thank you to the fire departments who put out the fire and saved Betty LaFon’s and the Casey homes. Guess Merlin Pyle had some of his land burned, too.

Merry Christmas and have a safe and blest holiday

Birthdays: December 17th-Luke Etegner 4, Sam Beasley 31, Angela Lacy 49 & Dean Crane 68, 18th-Cole Meyers 9, Mariah Coose 15, Kambree Williams 15 & Cole Lollar 21, 19th-Pryor Brown 2, Lawson Warren 3, Evangeline Taylor 4, Jonathan Greenstreet 13, Dalton Hargis 24, Bruce Limpus 46, Leigh Stapp 53 & Randy Meadows 54, 20th-twins-Gage & Gavin Eggerman 1, Abram Brown 4, Ryleigh Hosp 15, Brandee Yost 25, Amber Cobb 26 & Amanda Williams 28, 21st-Mariah Campbell 22, 22nd-Don Bishop, Jacob Crouch 13, Tim Birch 52, Rick Whitaker 53 & Steve Allison 60, 23rd-Jamie Wooldridge, Zinetta Killingsworth & Landin Myers 12. Wishing you all a great birthday.

Anniversaries: 18thSteven & Hanna Holland 5 yrs, 19th-David & Carol Pendergrass 56 yrs, 22nd-Charles & Janna Adams 42 yrs. Wishing you many more together!

In Memory: Denna Limpus 12-17-2010, Annalea Ruark 12-17-2001, Tom Toler 12-18-2010, Billy Jack Douty 12-182007, Eudalia Beasley 12-

19-2013, Gary Myers 1220-2000, Owen Bigelow 12-20-2013, Jim Hargis 12-20-1971, Dorothy Wood 12-22-2014, Oma Myers 12-23-1994, Loyd Johnson 12-23-1993.

Gone but never forgotten.

Birth Announcement: James Kyle Craker arrived on December 10, 2015, at 1:30 a.m., tipping the scales at 6 lbs., 4 oz and was 21 inches long.

His proud parents are Tristen Craker and Chloe Sanders. Proud grandpa is Ryan Craker and greatgrandma is Trudy Craker.

Last Sunday night, I went and spent the night with Miss Lucy Hawkins and took her to preschool on Monday morning. She was not a happy camper when Granny left her.

Monday night, Rick & I attended Mayce Baker's 4th grade Christmas Program at Willard along with other family members. Mayce's fans took up a whole row by themselves. It was one of the cutest programs I have seen.

I understand Greenfield's program was the same night with a huge crowd. Also Walnut

Grove's was the same night, too.

I want to express sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones right here at the holidays.

James Thorpe, 84, of Dadeville, passed away last week leaving behind two daughters and one son.

It was a great shock to hear Janette West, 84, of Greenfield passed away last Wednesday morning. Janette was well known for her piano playing and singing at church and funerals. She leaves behind her husband, Rex and their 2 children, Darren & Dana and families.

Also David Waldo, 85, of So. Greenfield passed away last Wednesday. He was such a gentle & friendly man.

His daughter use to bring him in to the Backwoods for breakfast where we would visit.

CC McLemore got word his brother-in-law, Don Marlowe, 95, passed away on December 9 in Casper, Wyoming. He leaves behind his wife, Bobby, which he shared 74 years together and 8 children.

Last Tuesday, Mom & I attended the Walnut

Grove vs Greenfield basketball games. I must say it was an eye opener.

I can't believe the refs let these games get so rough. It’s like watching football at times. Also the way one of the coaches talked to his boys was very embarrassing. I believe if you have to yell at your players where the entire audience has to hear, you need to do it in private. Degrading a child in front of everyone is not my cup of tea and these teachers are suppose to be setting a good example.

Walnut Grove won all three games with Bailey Baker being high man for GHS with 13 points and Macy Wilson was for the girls with 6 points.

Walnut Grove high scorers were: Logan Thomazin with a whopping 34 points & for the girls, Bayley Harman made 29 points. Walnut Grove got a good write up in Sunday's sports page, too.

Rick Baker rode with Terry Hohensee down by Fayetteville to grandson’s, Skyler, ballgame Tuesday night against Eccelsia College.

Last Thursday, some of the Myers clan met at

the Backwoods for lunch to welcome Dillard Myers’s grandson, Jared & his new bride, Chelsea, to Missouri.

They are in the process of moving here and we wanted to welcome him into our crazy family. We all had a good time & had to take pictures of course. They are staying with Dillard & Phyllis while they are looking for a place to live. Chelsea will be working for the hospital at Bolivar.

Friday, a large crowd stopped off at the Cookie Sale at the Christian Church. Talk about satisfying your sweet tooth, you sure could. Never saw so much good looking food.

Friday, Rick's folks came over and treated us out to lunch in Mt.Vernon to Chinese. We are all looking forward to Rick's sister getting here Sunday from Texas.

Friday night, we finally got to play some cards with Earl & Patty Killingsworth. We hadn't got to play for over a month and the guys beat us by one game.

Saturday, Rick went to the grand kids ballgames in Willard while

Mom & I enjoyed going to the auction. They had the biggest crowd this week and we all had a great time. Two people were the lucky winners of the Christmas money give away.

Babette Terhune, Mallory & children and Madi & son all spent the weekend with Angie Brown and family in St. Louis.

Angie is home right now and is getting some movement back very slowly. She still has no movement in her legs but can grip a few things with her hands.

Macky McDowell is doing some better but they still are having a hard time keeping the fluid off his lungs. He did get moved out of ICU into a room but still has a long ways to go.

Continue to keep both these families in your prayers.

Sunday, Rick and I enjoyed going to the Christmas lunch at the South Greenfield Baptist Church. They always have such good food and cousin, Violet Campbell, made me my favorite, raisin pie. Thanks for inviting us.

Have a great week!

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Williams Named Pennington Seed’s Employee of Month Linda Perkin Publications/Training Pennington Seed, Inc.

Janie Williams is the November Employee of the Month and was nominated by Brian Worthington, Consumer Relations Manager. Worthington wrote in his nomination: Janie has been a huge asset to the Consumer Relations Department ever since she first came to work for Pennington a few years ago.

She quickly rose to a leader of our new and expanding group as we have developed into the call center we are today. Janie trains all of the new employees that we bring on to our team and is excellent at this task. She is extremely knowledgeable about all of the different products that we handle questions on, and other agents know they can go to her for the answer if they do not know it. She works great with her fellow employees, and is fantastic with

our consumers when dealing with them on the phone. I know that when a “hot” case comes up, I can go to her to handle it quickly and correctly. I also greatly appre-

ciate her blunt honesty, even if it is not what I want to hear. Her laugh is contagious and helps boost morale, which is often needed on long days in the

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call center.

Adding her support, Courtney Harrison, Consumer Relations Supervisor, said Janie was always willing to help with whatever was needed and she was always thorough and accurate with her work.

Janie came to Pennington Seed in March of 2013 as an agent in Consumer Relations. Previously, she worked for Asgrow Seed in Salinas, California and enjoys working for agriculturalbased companies. While employed at Asgrow, she worked as a controller handling financials, budgets, and payroll. “I worked in the division whose specialty was lettuce,” said Janie, “and you can’t imagine how many varieties of lettuce there are. Asgrow had over sixty.”

Janie says she enjoys working in Consumer Relations; the best part is by

The week has been a busy one, as usual. Nancy Shanahan and John Sherman came over and we played some games, then we settled all the world affairs. Nancy brought some cake and I made a turkey pot pie. I wear out pretty fast, but Nancy and John helped clean the table and we had a great time.

Joe and I moved the small bedroom stuff, what a job, as that is where we keep all our books and records of everything, but now I can walk around the bed. It only took the biggest part of the week to do it, as I went through a lot of stuff and shredded some old records (10 years old or

older). Well, it wore out the shredder out and now it smokes like it was old enough.

Jim and Luke came to the farm. They went hunting in Cedar County.

Didn’t get anything, as when the deer came in view, so did the cows.

They had fun anyway.

Sunday, Joe and I took communion to Humansville to one of our members that has been unable to come to church.

Then, we stopped by to take communion to Charles Edwards and his family. Chuck didn’t feel good. Laura took him to Bolivar where he coded; then on to Mercy, where he was in intensive care for several days. He is

now in a room, but still a sick man. Joe and I visited with him and had prayer with him. Laura stayed off work a couple of days, and Sarah missed school.

Hope he gets better fast.

Wednesday, I went to get a small cancer spot on my nose removed. I got to Dr. Swann’s office at 7:30 a.m. and I went into the operating room, thinking this will only take a few minutes. Well, I was WRONG! Dr. Swann took off the spot, then sent it to the lab to make sure he had all the roots. Not once, not twice, not three times, but FOUR times before he got all the roots.

Now part of the skin from my baggy eye is covering

my shiny nose.

I have 2 black eyes and a puffy face, but no cancer, as he froze off 7 other spots that were pre cancer. My previous dermatologist told me that it wasn’t cancer, but I knew what it looked like before and how it itched, so I changed doctors and got back to Dr. Swann. Boy, am I glad I did.

Let us remember to PRAY for all those who are sick, those who have lost loved ones, those serving our country, those who are in the hospital or nursing homes those in jail or prison, and those who have lost loved ones.

God Bless America.

And I’m to write news! Hard to do when one knows very little news.

Thanksgiving is over, everyone is busy with preparations for Christmas. And what beautiful weather we’re having for shoppers. Most of my gifts this year will be home baked items, that I can do at home. That won’t keep me from wishing all a Blessed Christmas.

A beautiful Saturday for all parades. I thought Lockwood had another good one. I’m fortunate I can watch from my porch. Paul came over and watched with me.

My friend, Hazel, was to come. I’m sure she started but found no place to park. She’s not familiar with Lockwood activities as she recently

moved here from Arizona and I failed to tell her antique cars and horses line up on my street.

Had some good floats. My church got second place, Lutheran first.

Christmas parades are a “big thing’ for this small town, Lockwood. We usually have good parades. A big thanks to everyone who worked so hard putting it on and those who participated.

I prepared to attend church Sunday, then decided I didn’t feel up to it. This has not been a good week for me.

December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day, also grandson’s, Paul, birthday. He spent the day in bed, not the way to celebrate. He also felt bad Sunday. Allergies, colds and what have you, he had them.

For his birthday, he wanted a pecan pie that I made.

How well I remember Pearl Harbor Day. On a Sunday, at home we were glued to the radio, not TV then, to keep in touch with the news. Little did we realize what the future would bring.

I had a brother called to the Navy as well as my husband, John. Fred was on Okinawa; John in Guam. I had an uncle whose four sons were all in Europe at the same time and all came home safe.

My church, UMC, took their turn this week for bell ringing at Muncy’s.

Just heard from Bernita Taylor, her husband, Frank, entered a Joplin Hospital for knee surgery Tuesday. Then it

was decided rather than surgery, therapy would work. Tomorrow, Friday, he will enter Good Shepherd Nursing Home where he will receive therapy. How blessed we are to have that facility. I think you get good therapy there, I’ve been there.

Son, Ben, was here over the weekend but had to return to western Kansas where he works.

Wanda Greer continues to improve at home.

Continue your prayers for Kathy Davidson’s mother who is having health problems, pneumonia, etc. She’s in a Bolivar nursing home.

Today, Thursday, my daughter, Nancy, had an appointment with a plastic surgeon. She received good news and it looks as if they will be here for Christmas. The surgeon said, “no hurry for her surgery.” It was set up to have in March on her leg that sustained problems from her fall. Now to get tickets, not a good time of year to travel.

We are getting excited for Christmas. Let’s hope all goes well. It just struck me-Christmas is a little over a week away.

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far the team of people she works with. “They are a fun group and, speaking for myself, you have to be a tad insane to work and thrive in Consumer Relations.”

Janie and her family moved to the Stockton area in April 2002. In 2003, they lost their home to the tornado that tore through the area. “My children and I were in the bathroom when the tornado hit. Afterward, we opened the door and the house was gone. The barn had blown over onto our new truck. We felt very fortunate to be alive.” Her children are Courtney and Michael who are currently studying at Pitt State. Courtney is majoring in Secondary Education and Michael in Business. Janie drives to Pittsburg, Kansas whenever she can to watch the football and basketball games as Michael is on

the National Spirit Squad The team is Team. headed to Florida to compete in ESPN’s UCA Nationals. “Michael is a power tumbler and he can fly!” Her hobbies include photography with an emphasis on action shots now that she includes the Pitt State Spirit Squad in her playbook.

Janie has been married to Johnny Williams for 31 years. She says they met while cruising Main Street in Salinas, CA, when they were in Johnny high school. works for TDC Transportation in Joplin. The family lives in the community of Osiris, near Jerico Springs.

Pennington Seed wishes to thank Muncy’s Supermarket in Lockwood for their continued support of the Employee of the Month program.

Starting November 1st, the Dade County Library will start its amnesty program for our patrons to pay fines with food or other items that will help those in need.

Patrons that return books that have a fine may pay the fine by

bringing in an item with at least half the value of the amount owed.

This also applies to fines already owed on books returned during the year.

This will continue during the holidays.

Lindsey Dumas-Bell, NCRT Resource Development Manager Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)

tal needs of all Head Start children are met.

OACAC is one of over 1,000 community action agencies across the country working toward alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty.

Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood and family development services to children from birth to five-years-old, pregnant women and families.

Head Start provides a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; parental involvement and family support.

To make a difference in the life of a child, please visit our Cause Momentum page at https://causemomentum.org/projects/headstart-holiday-smiles or the OACAC website at www.oac.ac.

Library Amnesty Program

OACAC Head Start Children Need Our Help The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start Holiday Smiles campaign is underway. Each year, giving people across the Ozarks donate to the OACAC Head Start Holiday Smiles campaign, giving children in Southwest Missouri bright, healthy smiles! 100% of these gifts are used to provide exams, preventative care, and critically needed dental work. To reduce expenses, OACAC makes use of cost saving methods such as on-site exams, fluoride treatments, and dental education to families.

This school year, 142 Head Start children are uninsured; 254 children require dental treatments; and 88 children are waiting for exams and preventative care.

Our campaign goal is to raise $20,000 to ensure the den-

Upcoming KOMA Beef Cattle Conference Submitted by Patrick Davis MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist and Cedar County Program Director

An upcoming KOMA Beef Cattle Conference that will be held on January 19, 2016, at the Stockton United Methodist Church Family Life Center starting at 4:00 p. m.

The speakers and topics for the conference are · Dr. David Lalman, Professor and Beef Cattle Extension Specialist Oklahoma State University, will be discussing “Cattle Mineral Supplementation” · Dr. Scott Brown, Assistant Research Professor Agricultural and Applied Economics University of Missouri—Columbia, will be discussing “Do lower cattle prices signal the use of risk management tools by cattle producers?” · Dr. Craig Payne,

University of Missouri Associate Extension Professor Veterinary Medicine, will be discussing “Antibiotic Label Changes and Veterinary Feed Directive” The evening meal will be catered by Maggie Maes Tea Room in Miller.

There will also be booths setup from supporter of the event that you can visit and learn how their products can improve your beef cattle operation.

Cost of the event is $20 per person if you register by January 15th or $30 person at the door.

If you have questions or would like to register to attend the conference please contact the Cedar County MU Extension at 417 – 276 – 3313 or Patrick Davis by email at davismp@missoui.edu.

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Scott Technical November Students of the Month

Show-Me-Select Nov. 20 Heifer Sale Exceeds Expectation Submitted by David Burton Civic Communications Specialist

Scott Technical students of the month for November who attend during the morning session.

Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Michaela Rausa, WEP; Ambreia Brattin, Culinary; Haylee Wilson, Construction; Alexandria Hulett, Computer Maintenance; Marlene Cervantes, Childcare; Noah Homer, Welding. Back Row: Tyler Tully, Precision Machining; Brandon Rodriguez, Marketing; Dale Loftis, JROTC; Caleb Head, Auto Tech; Jessie Pendergraft, Diesel; Justin Jenkins, Collison; Allison Culver, JROTC.

Scott Technical students of the month for November who attend during the afternoon session.

Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Front Row: Jayme Eubanks, JROTC; Cali Jaques, JROTC; Jovanny Rangel, Auto Tech; Eduardo Perez, Welding. Back Row: Luke Witt, WEP; Aaron Moore, Marketing; Zac Johnson, Diesel; Dominic Dubois, Computer Maintenance; Evelio Gonzalez, Collison.

The cattle market had been trending downward the past few months. That fact resulted in considerable pessimism before the 33rd Show-Me-Select (SMS) Bred Heifer Sale at Joplin Regional Stockyards on Nov. 20. However, when the last of 293 heifers left the ring, the average price of $2,477 brought smiles to most of the sellers.

Results from the previous 32 sales predicted an average heifer price just under $2000 per head. That forecast is based on the week's average price per head for a 550 pound, Medium and Large Frame, Number 1 Muscle steer at the Joplin and Springfield markets.

That average amounted to $1011 per head according to the Missouri Market Summary.

The SMS heifer average of $2477 divided by the steer average resulted in a 2.45:1 figure. In the previous sales, the highest ratio was 2.4:1. Since the SMS sales began in 1997 at Joplin, the smallest ratio was 1.65:1 in 1999.

There was a standing room only crowd at the sale along with 254 viewers on DV Auction. Buyers came from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and

Texas and they took 110 (38 percent) heifers out of the Show-Me state.

The high-selling heifers for the evening were five head from Gilmore Farms, Aurora.

They were F1 AngusHereford heifers bred AI to TH 122 711 Victor 719T, a Polled Hereford. The buyer was David Diggins, Moundville for $3200. Gilmore topped the overall consignment average with a $2975 price on eight heifers.

Circle S Chicks, Dusty and Valene Sturgeon, Starks City had the second high consignor average at $2838 for their 40 head of Red Angus heifers bred AI to Bieber Makin' Hay 9913. Two buyers each took 20 head, Harold Haskins, Diamond and John G. Harris, Russellville, AR. John and Janet Massey, Aurora consigned 10, Angus-Simmental heifers that claimed the third high consignor average at $2684. Following close behind was 38, AngusHereford cross heifers from John Wheeler, Marionville that averaged $2651.

The volume buyers of heifers were Harris, who took 27 head to Arkansas.

Following him, Haskins ended up with 22 head.

As usual, repeat buy-

ers were abundant with 21 of the 39 buyers being repeat customers. The repeat buyers bought 162 (55%) of the heifers. The 160 head of AI bred heifers sold for $2604 per head. Those bull bred averaged $2325, $279 behind. Only ten head were tagged Tier Twos, and they averaged $2800.

"Tier Two indicates the heifers were sired by AI bulls who had attained specified EPD accuracy ratings for calving ease direct, calving ease maternal, weaning weight, carcass weight and marbling," said Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

Show-Me-Select cooperators are presently breeding or soon will breed heifers for the May 20 sale in southwest Missouri. Rules and regulations may be found at http://agebb.missouri.ed u/select/prgmreq.htm For more information, contact any of the MU Extension livestock specialists in southwest Missouri: Eldon Cole in Lawrence County, (417) 466-3102; Andy McCorkill in Dallas County at (417) 345-7551; Randy Wiedmeier, in Howell County at (417) 256-2391; or Dr. Patrick Davis in Cedar County at (417) 276-3313.

good-quality DVD’s?

Are your shelves overflowing, or are you rearranging and looking for a home for some of your favorite movies?

Donate your new or gently used DVD’s to the Dade County Library for our collection.

The Dade County Library is slowly discarding the VHS movies and would like your help in replacing the VHS movies with DVD movies.

We are in great need of DVD’s in excellent, clean condition. However, we cannot use DVD’s that are worn, scratched, or may contain mold or mildew.

Items should be brought into the library

Donations should not be deposited in the book drop or left outside the building.

The library staff evaluates each donation for acceptance into the collection by the same criteria for which materials are selected for purchase.

The library reserves the right to make the final decision on all donations received.

Items that are not added to the collection will be sold in the ongoing sale located in the library.

We would greatly appreciate your help with this project and look forward to seeing you at the library.

Submitted by Cedar County Sheriff’s Office

The Sheriff said state law requires money received from CCW permit fees be placed in a “CCW Fund” and be used to help offset the cost of processing the CCW permits.

The Sheriff said the money from the fund is used for repair or replace any damaged equipment so the cost can be lowered. The Sheriff said he planned to start the new rate at the beginning of the new year of 2016, but due to recent events around the country decided to make the changes effective immediately.

Currently CCW permits are good for 5 years before needing to be renewed

Persimmon Seeds Predict: Above Average Snowfall, Colder Requesting DVD Donations Are you wondering anytime during normal Than Average Temperatures in the Ozarks This Winter what to do with your business hours.

Submitted by David Burton Civic Communications Specialist

According to the tiny seedling found in Ozarks persimmon seeds this fall, the coming Ozarks winter is going to be colder than average with an above average snowfall and fewer warm spells.

"It is a cherished bit of Ozarks folklore that the shape of the tiny seedling inside a persimmon seed can predict upcoming winter conditions," said Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist, University of Missouri Extension. "It is not a research-based way to forecast the weather, but once a year it is a fun tongue-in-cheek project and a great way to educate people about this unique native Ozark fruit tree."

According to Ozarks folklore, a spoon shape on the seed indicates above average snowfall, a knife shape signals colder than normal temperatures and a fork shape means warmer than average temperatures.

For this year's weather forecast, Byers collected fruit from persimmon trees in Lawrence, Greene, Webster, Stone and Howell counties. He extracted the seeds from the fruit and then randomly selected 65 seeds.

"I cracked open the seeds, observed the seedlings and then added up the data," said Byers.

The 2015 seeds produced the following results. The spoon shape appeared in 64 percent of the seeds, the knife shape in 17 percent of the seeds and the fork in 19 percent of the seeds.

Over the past five

Pat Byers showing what persimmons look like.

An example of each type of persimmon seed

years of doing this project, Byers says the average has been 58.7 percent spoon-shaped, 14.3 percent knife shaped and 27 percent fork-shaped.

Based on those numbers, Byers says the persimmon seeds suggest an above average snowfall, colder than average temperatures and few warm spells in the Ozarks this winter.

"The important

thing is the deviation from the average. The numbers should be considered individually. The spoon percentage is always the highest, but I look for whether a given year's numbers are above or below the average," explained Byers.

Based on deviation this year, Byers says a folklore based forecast can be made.

"Looks like Ozarkers better get a warm

coat and a snow shovel," said Byers.

Persimmons grow on a tree and look like an orange tomato. An unripe fruit can quickly pucker the lips of a person with its bitter taste.

Native Americans taught early settlers that the fruit should be left on the trees until late October when it becomes ripe enough to eat.

Once ripe, persimmons do not keep well.

They should be eaten right away or refrigerated for no more than a day or two. When you have enough, persimmons are often used to make bread, muffins, cookies, cakes and pudding.

For more information on persimmons or answers to your spe-

cific lawn and garden questions, contact Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist, University of Missouri Extension or the Greene County Master Gardener Hotline at (417) 881-8909.

More information is available on the Greene County Extension website at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene.

Sheriff To Reduce Carry And Conceal Permits Cedar County Sheriff Leon Dwerlkotte announced this week that he will be lowing the cost of the CCW permit fee at the Sheriff’s Office for the foreseeable future. The Sheriff said the current amount has been $100 but will now be lowered to $65. A check to the Missouri Highway Patrol for $28.75 and $36.25 to the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office.

“We are living in troubling times that appear to be growing more and more dangerous. We want to encourage citizens to exercise their legal right to carry and protect their families and property.”

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Morrison Earns Presidential Scholarship From Cornell College Gabe Morrison of Greenfield has been admitted to Cornell College for the Fall 2016 semester and has earned the Presidential Scholarship.

One of the select "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in

Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum.

The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus

more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship--all without

missing out on other classes.

Cornell is nationally recognized for its value, including by Kiplinger's, which included Cornell on its list of the 100 best values in private colleges for 2015, and the Fiske

Guide to Colleges, which named Cornell College one of the 24 "Best Buys" among private colleges.

Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years.

In 2013 Cornell was

named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

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Civil Process 838 W Dade 72, Lockwood Traffic Stop 154 W Us Highway 160, Greenfield Alarm Reported 866 S Dade 183, Everton

By Alarm Company Check Wellbeing 106 E 3rd St, City Of Lockwood Broadcast Of Any Kind 400 Broad St, City Of Greenfield Run Vehicle Plate 227 Livestock 229 E Dade 194, South Greenfield In The Roadway Civil Process 838 E Dade 72, Dadeville Civil Process 200 W 12th St, City Of Lockwood Livestock Route O And E Us Highway 160 In The Roadway Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Domestic In Progress 207 S Dade 235 Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Abandoned Vehicle 227 Broadcast Of Any Kind 400 Broad St, City Of Greenfield Check Wellbeing 181 S Dade 181, Greenfield Traffic Stop Maple St / Mitchell St, City Of Greenfield Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Broadcast Of Any Kind 400 Broad St, City Of Greenfield Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Traffic Stop E Us Highway 160 And Route MM Traffic Pursuit 103 N Grand St, City Of Greenfield Investigation Any 431 Route WW /Past Event/Explain Type Investigation Any 404 W 10th St, City Of Lockwood /Past Event/Explain Type Investigation Any 211 E School St, City Of Everton /Past Event/Explain Type Violation Of 408 Locust St, City Of Lockwood Protection Order Assist Other Agency 12 Route A Investigation Any 202 N Main St /Past Event/Explain Type Investigation Any 77 Route H, City Of Greenfield /Past Event/Explain Type Juvenile Issue/Complaint Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St,City Of Greenfield Livestock In The Roadway Route O, Greenfield Speak With Officer 431 Route WW Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Prisoner Transport 988 S State Highway 39 Information 410 Main St, City Of Lockwood C&I Driver W Dade 122 Speak With Officer 7 S Dade 5, Golden City Check Wellbeing 181 S Dade 181, Greenfield Motor Vehicle Accident Farm Rd 1 And Farm Rd 9 Investigation Any 203 N Gymnasium St /Past Event/Explain Type Public Assistance 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Unknown Trouble 149 Route O, Greenfield Motor Vehicle Accident 950 State Highway 245, Aldrich Alarm Reported 7 Route A, Lockwood

By Alarm Company Public Assistance 200 Route Z, South Greenfield Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Motor Vehicle Accident 1309 Main St, City Of Lockwood

SEEKING NOMINEES DADE SWCD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Let it be known that the Dade County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county on March 17, 2016. If you or someone you know owns a farm in Territory [I] or Territory [111], and meets the qualifications listed below may be considered as a candidate in the election.

You may submit names for consideration to the nominating committees by contacting one of the committee members directly, at the numbers listed below, or by contacting the SWCD (see contact info below).

Supervisors of the district administer district policies and programs, district personnel, and cost-share funding made available by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax.

During fiscal year 2015, the district provided $190,041.97 of cost-share funds to 48 landowners to assist the landowners with installing agricultural erosion control and water quality practices.

Nominating committees, to select qualified candidates for the election, have been established, including: Territory [I]: Northwest of County Mark Blackwell Chris Daniel Bruce Roseman, Roseman Farm Inc. Territory [III]: Southeast of County Patrick Taylor James Asher

Harold Gray

To be a candidate for the Soil and Water Conservation District election, a person shall be: 1. A land representative, and 2. A resident, tax-paying citizen within the SWCD for a minimum of two years preceding the election date, and 3. A cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture", and 4. Reside in or own a farm in the same territory where the nominating committee has responsibility.

Dade County Soil and Water Conservation District, 417-637-5993 Ext. 3, dee.glenn@swcd.mo.gov, 124 S. Hwy 39, Greenfield, MO 65661.

To be published in The Vedette on December 17, 2015.

NOTICE OF FILING

Notice of Filing for Candidacy of the Board of Directors for Dade County Nursing Home District #2 Cedar Ernest & North Townships and District 1 East Center Township will be received from December 23, 2015 8:00 AM until January 21, 2016 at 4:00 PM. Anyone desiring to be a candidate for these offices must file in writing at Dade County Nursing Home business office open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays, closed holidays. No filing fees are required.

The candidate must be at least 24 years old, be a

citizen of the United States and have lived and been a tax payer in the district for one year prior to the election.

To be published in the Vedette on December 10, 2015 and December 17, 2015.

NOTICE OF FILING

Filing is open for two positions on the Village of Dadeville council. These positions are for mayor and one council person. Filing closes January 19, 2016.

Anyone interested in filing for a position should contact Jim Toler at 417-995-3035 or Verla Pringle at 417-9953923.

To be published in The Vedette on December 10, 2015 and December 17, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: SUSAN I. KING

ESTATE NO. 15DD-PR00037

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR RSMO 475.050 - 475.080

TO ALL INTERESTED ESTATE OF:

PERSONS IN THE

SUSAN I. KING, a partially disabled person. On the 21st day of October, 2015 ROBERT W. HANNON was appointed Conservator of the state of SUSAN I. KING,

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Run Vehicle Plate 7 Route A Control Burn 37 E Dade 42, Arcola Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Livestock In The Roadway 372 Route CC C&I Driver 506 W 4th St, City Of Lockwood Livestock In 700 S State Highway 97, Lockwood The Roadway Civil Process 587 N Dade 81 Run Person 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Speak With Officer 644 Garrett St, City Of Greenfield Assist Other Agency 207 S Dade 235, Everton Information W Us Highway 160, Lockwood Civil Process E Dade 132 / S Dade 235, Everton Medical Event 628 Lake St, City Of Greenfield Traffic Stop W Us Highway160 / S Dade 81 Investigation Any 1484 E Us Highway 160,Everton /Past Event/Explain Type Prisoner Transport Vernon Co Prisoner Transport Greene Co Domestic In Progress 203 N Gymnasium St Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Stranded Mortorist 763 E Us Highway 160,Everton Prisoner Transport Vernon Co Assault In Progress 866 S Dade 183, Everton Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Trespassing 18 N State Highway 39, City Of Greenfield Complaint Motor Vehicle Accident 817 Main St, City Of Lockwood Speak With Officer 866 S Dade 183, Everton C&I Driver 155 W Us Highway 160, Greenfield Medical Event 470 S Dade 205, Everton Traffic Stop 410 W 10th St, City Of Lockwood Livestock In Route U / S Dade 225, Everton The Roadway Follow Up 11 N State Highway 39, City Of Greenfield Child Custody 408 Locust St, City Of Lockwood Dispute Serve Arrest Warrant 509 Spruce St, City Of Lockwood Check Wellbeing 181 S Dade 181 Speak With Officer 548 N Dade 177, Greenfield Traffic Stop 817 Main St, City Of Lockwood Run Vehicle Plate 201 E Water St, City Of Greenfield Broadcast Of Any Kind 400 Broad St, City Of Greenfield Check Wellbeing Unknown Follow Up 1484 E Us Highway 160, Everton Information N Dade 181 / E Dade 44, Greenfield Medical Event 470 S Dade 205, Everton Investigation Any 312 S Clompton St, City Of Dadeville /Past Event/Explain Type Traffic Stop 265 N Grand St, City Of Greenfield Motor Vehicle E Us Highway & State Highway 245 Accident Alarm Reported 300 W 8th St, City Of Lockwood

By Alarm Company Livestock E Dade 126 / S Dade 173, Greenfield In The Roadway Civil Process 643 Route FF, Everton Alarm Reported 404 Park St, Lockwood

By Alarm Company Check Wellbeing 663 W Dade 22, Jerico Springs

a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri. The business address of the Conservator is 11 HIGHWAY M, EVERTON, MO 65646. The powers and duties of the Conservator are according to Missouri

Law.

All creditors of said person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of Dade County, Missouri, within 6 months from the date of the first publication or forever be barred.

Date of First Publication:

December 3, 2015

Jennifer Snider Deputy Clerk by Order of the Judge

To be published in The Vedette on December 3, 2015, December 10, 2015, December 17, 2015 and December 24, 2015.

NOMINEES FOR UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 2016 DADE COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL MEMBERS (Election will be held January 18-22, 2016)

Citizens of voting age in Dade County, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 262-577, R.S. MO. 1969, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council, of Dade County, in January. The elected and appointed members of the extension council will guide and direct extension work within the county.

Eastern District Jan Grippo Kristin Kostik Tom Landers Laurel Pritchard Doana Taylor Mike Woolley

Western District Marc Allison Michelle Kleeman Charles “CW” McGuire Nancy Rasmussen Julie Terry

Greenfield Greenfield Dadeville Greenfield Greenfield Everton

For Two Years For Two Years For Two Years For Two Years For Two Years For Two Years

Greenfield Lockwood Lockwood Lockwood So. Greenfield

For Two Years For Two Years For Two Years For Two Years For Two Years

Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the district, filed with the council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election. Forms for nominations are available in your county extension office located at: MU Extension – Dade County 2 N. Main Street Greenfield, MO 65661-1233 (417) 637-2112

The Election and Nomination Committee Dade County MU Extension Council Wayne Bruffey, Chairperson

University Extension Programs Are Open to All

To be published in The Vedette December 17, 2015

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NOTICE...

NO HUNTING/ NO TRESPASSING. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Fred & Janice Burnett v,23,16, 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, Charles and Seth Hargis v,23,16, 52tp

NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on the Jim and Mariann Carrier Farm, Southwest of Lockwood. v,23,16, 52tp

NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on Lemons Farms or LaLe Corporation Property. v,23,16,52tp NO TRESPASSING on the old T.G. Rush farm, northwest of Lockwood. Louise Rush & heirs. v,23,16,52tp

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 of violators. v,23,16,52tp

DUE TO TRESPASSING WITHOUT PERMISSION on my property, there will be no hunting, fishing or trespassing on my farm in Dade County.

Mary King Williams & Linda Medley. v,23,16,52tp ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING on the Backs property 1 mile south and 3/4 mile east of Lockwood. v, 23, 16, 52tp

NOTICE: NO TRESPASSING or parking without permission on 407 West 6th Street, Lockwood, Missouri. Stemmons Rental, LLC. v,35,16,52tp

NO TRESPASSING without permission. 120 N. Allison, Greenfield, Missouri. v,23,16, 52tp DUE TO THEFT, no hunting, no trespassing on Roseman Farms. v, 19, 16, 52tc

MANUFACTURED HOMES....

CLAYTON MANUFACTURED HOMES We will pay top dollar for your trade!

Any condition! Call today.

417-865-4181 v, 23, TFN USED AND REPO HOMES Available. Call today, 417865-7029. v, 23, TFN

FOR RENT....

FOR RENT. 2 bedroom apartment. $395 month. $250 deposit. 503 Broad Street, Greenfield. Next to DCNH. Also 1 bedroom apartment. $350 month. $250 deposit. 417-7771440. v, 21, TFN HOUSE FOR RENT. 506 Maple Street, Greenfield.

2.5 bedroom, 1 bath. $375 month. $300 deposit. References required. 816-8131429. v, 15, TFN

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ANNOUNCEMENTS...

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE NOW AT GREENFIELD PHARMACY! Walk-in service will be provided when Randy or Sno are on duty: Available EVERY DAY! Randy K. Meents, Pharm.D. R.Ph. and Sno White-Benson, Pharm.D. R.Ph. will provide service in collaboration with Malcolm Oliver, M.D. v, 16, 13tc HOLIDAY HOURS: Lockwood Exchange, Lockwood, Missouri. Closing 2 p.m.

Thursday, December 24th.

Closed Friday (Christmas Day) and Saturday. Back to normal hours Monday, De-

CARD OF THANKS...

cember 28th. v, 26, 1tc AUNT NELLIE’S Homespun Heartworks in Dadeville will be open special on Tuesday, December 22, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

(Peak’s Feed Store will be closed.) Both businesses will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Feed store hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aunt Nellie’s 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Closed December 25th. Merry Christmas to all. v, 26, 2tc DADE COUNTY COURTHOUSE will close at 12 noon on December 24, Christmas Eve. v, 26, 2tc

THANKS, THANKS, THANKS We want to express our thanks and gratitude for all those who came by with best wishes for Fred Taylor on his 80th birthday. It was a blessing to see so many friends, former RR workers, school mates, family, church family and former pastors that took the time to come by to share his birthday with him. You made his day perfect. Again, may we express our many thanks to each of you. God loves you!

Fred Taylor Family v, 26, 1tp

FOR SALE...

FOR SALE: 55 GALLON metal barrels at Whaley’s Wantiques, 520 Main, Lockwood. v, 23, 3tc, 1nc EMBROIDERY. Shirts, jackets, caps, bags, backpacks, uniforms and more. Morrison Printing, 110 East 10th Street, Lamar. www.morrisonprintinglamar.com or check us out on Facebook.

417-683-5065. v, 10, TFN FOR SALE: Antiques, furniture, tools, fishing supplies, clothes and collectibles.

Senior discount day on Thursdays. Do your Christ-

mas shopping with us. Pat’s Consignment & Collectibles.

3 N. Allison, Greenfield. v, 22, 4tp, 3tc WEDDING, ANNIVERSARY INVITATIONS. Napkins and accessories.

Morrison Printing, 110 East 10th Street, Lamar. 417682-5065. v, 10, TFN BOGS BOOTS: Children’s, Women’s and Men’s sizes available. Leanin’ Tree greeting cards. Lockwood Exchange, Lockwood, Missouri. 417-232-4525. v, 26, 1tc

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES...

ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. All needs. Quality work at reasonable rates.

Call “Be Right There” 20 years experience. (Cell) 417337-0751. v, 52, TFN

CHEAP STUMP REMOVAL. $1 per inch. Includes cleanup. Rob. 417-840-5790. v, 49, TFN

HOLMES CABINET SHOP this advertiser has opened a shop at 201 West 4th Street, Lockwood, specializing in furniture repair and refinishing, splined cane seats, custom lathe turnings, where he hopes from attention to business and moderate charges

to receive encouragement and compensation from his friends and public generally.

232-5001. v, 34, TFN B&B LOGGING. Top dollar for standing oak, hickory and walnut. It’s not just a job, but a passion. Billy Pearce, 417606-0097. bandblogging.com v, 39, TFN

REAL ESTATE ...

Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HOMES FOR SALE..

NOW REDUCED! NICE 3 BEDROOM home on 1 acre lot near Stockton Lake.

CH/A, 2-car attached garage. $65,000. Call Cletis, 417-818-3082. v, 51, TFN SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Vacant lot In Greenfield. Seller: St Louis, Missouri. Buyer: Greenfield, Missouri. 20 Acres with home, Everton Missouri. Seller: Greenfield.

Buyer: South Greenfield, Missouri. Two Homes in Dadeville, Missouri. Seller: Dadeville. Buyer: Spring-

field, Missouri. Sale Pending: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home, Lockwood. Seller: Arkansas. Buyer: Greenfield. IF YOU WANT YOUR PROPERTY SOLD, JUST NOT LISTED, CONTACT BOB JACKSON, UNITED COUNTRY LOWE REALTY, GREENFIELD, MISSOURI. 417-860-6656 or 417-6372040. Don’t Get Shortchanged By Listing With Out-Of-Area Realtors. v, 26, 1corre

WANTED....

WANT TO BUY horses and saddles. Text or call 417818-8731.v, 21, 6tp, 2nc

AUCTIONS...

DOUBLE “O” CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. 603 Smith Park Circle, Lockwood, Missouri. 417-232-4311. Steve Ogden, 417-860-6241. Sales: Thurdays, 6 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Taking Consignments Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. v, 51, TFN

FREE TO GOOD HOME...

FREE PUPPIES IN ARCOLA. Two female, half chow/half mix puppies (one brown and one black puppy). Two months old, ready for Christmas. Call Jill 417-809-8473. lss, 26, 1tp

TRUCK FOR SALE...

1984 DODGE PICKUP, 6 cylinder. No title. Sold for parts. $500 or best offer.

Seen at 206 Oak Street, Everton. v, 26, 1tp

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LIVESTOCK...

BULLS FOR RENT: Angus, Limousin, Charolais & Others. Steve Glenn. 880-6810 or 694-2386. v,49,TFN

need by supplementing forage. CowBos is free choice and energy protein, chelated trace minerals formulated to increase ruminal GOT CATTLE? How many health. Call us to find out new calves so far?! It’s that how our unique CONtime of year many of us esconsumption TROLLED cape fescue challenges by can fill nutrition voids. Call going with fall calving. This us to find out how it can be means cows need all the custom fit to your budget! help we can give them as Call us to hear how we perthey head into winter. Body sonally deliver your feed condition scores are key to based on what your specific calving, milk production and Neil are! needs rebreeding. Current cattle 417.398.1928 or Mary prices support providing our 417.350.5878. v, 15, TFN herd with the help they

HELP WANTED...

WE ARE NOW HIRING at Pennington Seed in Greenfield, MO! Searching for team-oriented individuals interested in joining the Pennington Seed family. Multiple positions and shifts offered.

All experience and skill levels needed! Health/vision/ dental benefits available.

Referral and attendance bonuses available as well!

Call Samantha at 417-456-

3340 to schedule time to come in and apply, or go to www.randstadstaffing.com.

Walk-ins welcome too! v, 25, TFN POSITIONS AVAILABLE now for RN, LPN, CNA, dietary, housekeeping. Apply in person. Health insurance available. 400 Broad Street, Greenfield, Missouri. Dade County Nursing Home. v, 26, 2tc

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Greenfield Christmas Program

Greenfield Preschoolers perform their selections at the Greenfield Christmas Program held December 7, 2015. photos submitted by Cricket Marshall.

Greenfield High School Choir

Honor Choir

Art Students Paint Windows

Greenfield art teacher, Hannah Shaw, and her students, Alivia B., Ashley B., Evy Z., Kaleb B., Madelyn T. paint a Christmas scene on the window at Summer Fresh in Greenfield. They are promoting the arts through community outreach and involvement.