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Dale impressed with success of Stover Christmas parade

Vi Dale, president of the Stover Chamber of Commerce, said she was impressed by the turnout and the entries in the Saturday, Dec. 3 Stover Christmas parade. “I was very impressed with the amount of work people had gone to in preparing their floats,” she said. “I thought that was great. “The turnout was wonderful. We had folks all up and down the main street of town, more so than in years past, I think.” Dale said more than 100 children lined up to see Santa Claus after the parade in the “Santa’s Workshop” next door to the Stover Lions Club. The Lions’ soup and chili dinner sold out, she added, and the quilt shows at four local churches were well attended. “Everything went smoothly,” said Dale, citing the efforts of parade coordinators Katy Schlesselman and Alicia Marriott.

“The weather was nice,” she noted. “J.T. Gerlt did a wonderful job of emceeing, as he always does. The judges were from out of town. We appreciate all those people coming together.” Winning trophies for their entries in the “Christmas Movies” parade were St. Paul Lutheran School with “The Polar Express,” church category; Citizens-Farmers Bank with “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” business category; Stover High School teachers, club category; and grand champions, the Stover FFA, FCCLA, and FBLA joint float depicting “The Polar Express.” Winning a Lion’s Club drawing for a Henry Golden Boy .22 rifle was Carrie Kiesling. In summary, Dale said, “We had a good response from local folks to support our good day.”

Collector’s office open extra December hours

The Morgan County Collector’s Office will be open special hours this month to allow Morgan County residents to pay taxes before the end-of-year deadline. Collector Kathy Francis announced, in addition to the normal courthouse hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, her office will be open: - 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 17; - 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 23; - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26; and - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. For more information, call 573-378-5370.

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Riding in the back of a two-horse open wagon in the Saturday, Dec. 3 Stover Christmas parade is parade grand marshal Santa Claus, played for the 20th and last year by Mark Stevens. (photo by R. D. Fish)

Filing opens Dec. 13 for local elections

Filing for candidacy in Tuesday, April 4, 2017 municipal elections begins 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 and continues during each government body’s regular business hours until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Stover City Council The office of mayor and two seats as alderman-at-large will be up for election in the city of Stover, each with a two-year term. These seats are currently held by Mayor Eckie Knierim and aldermen Marsha Walters and Brenda Steffens. Declarations of candidacy will be accepted during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, at the city clerk’s office, 503 W. Second St. in Stover. Candidates must also file an affidavit of tax payments, which must be notarized and mailed to the Department of Revenue. The form is available at Stover City Hall. Stover Rural Fire Protection District Two seats on the board of the Stover Rural Fire Protection District will be up for election, each with a six-year term. These seats are currently held by Elsie Drury

and Bill Brunjes. Also up for election is one seat on the fire board with a four-year term. This seat is currently held by Jim Taylor. To declare candidacy in these races, call Larry Witte at 573377-4251 or 573-569-1254. Morgan County R-I School District Three seats on the Morgan County R-I school board will be up for election, each with a three-year term. These seats are currently held by Joel Clark, Tom Chandler, and Steve Eckhoff. Qualified people may file as candidates 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays when school is in session and until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2016 at the school district’s central office, 701 North Oak St. in Stover. The district office will be closed when school is not in session: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 2; after 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13; all day Monday, Jan. 16; and whenever school is canceled due to weather, except Jan. 17. Ballot placement will be determined by the order in which candidates submit their completed candidacy paperwork.

Golden Age Nursing Home District Two positions as director-atlarge of the Golden Age Nursing Home District are up for election, each with a three-year term. These seats are currently held by Kirt Wilson and Evelyn Alpers. Candidates must be U.S. citizens at least 24 year old, residing within the district at least one year prior to the election. For a detailed description of the district boundaries, see the public notices in this newspaper. Candidates may file in writing during regular office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, at the administrator’s office of the Golden Age Living Center, 404 E. Third St. in Stover. Public Water Supply District 2 (Ivy Bend) One seat on the board of Public Water Supply District 2 will be up for election, with a three-year term. It is the seat representing sub-district 5 in Ivy Bend. Candidates for this position must file at the Morgan County Courthouse in Versailles. Gravois Special Road District 8 One seat on the board of Gravois Special Road District 8 will

be up for election, with a threeyear term. To file for this position, submit a candidacy declaration during regular office hours at the road district barn, 27876 Highway 5 in Gravois Mills, or leave a message at 573-372-2215. Mid-Mo Ambulance District Also up for election is the seat from District 4 in Morgan County on the board of the Mid-Mo Ambulance District. Candidacy paperwork will be accepted during regular weekday business hours at the district office, 221 S. Moreau Ave. in Tipton. The office will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Otterville R-VI School District Three seats on the Otterville R-VI school board will be up for election, each with a three-year term. Declarations of candidacy may be filed 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. when school is in session, and until 5 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2017 at the superintendent’s office, 101 W. Georgetown St. in Otterville. The district’s office will be closed noon Wednesday, Dec. 21 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

Aly Menning, left, visits with Santa Claus (Ron Spencer) Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. When reminded that Santa was to be grand marshal of the Stover Christmas parade later that day, Spencer said, “Is he? I mean, yes, I am!” (photo by R. D. Fish)

Florence fire board sets annual meeting Dec. 10

The board of the Florence Community Fire Department Thursday, Dec. 1 scheduled the department’s annual meeting 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at St. John United Church of Christ in Florence. The meeting is for all members of the department. Fire Chief Bruce Berg reported the department’s support vehicle had its brakes repaired. Members of St. John United Church of Christ sing about the birth of Jesus during the Florence community sing The problem was a faulty brake Sunday evening, Dec. 4 at their church. The choir, left, sang “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Pianist Irene Dittmer cylinder. The board voted to replace accompanied the singing of three Christmas hymns. (photo by R. D. Fish)

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the leaking heater core on the department’s brush truck. Berg noted the department responded to one call in November, a medical call. Training was canceled Monday, Nov. 14, Berg said. Three volunteers attended training Monday, Nov. 28. They started and drove all the department’s trucks. The next regular Florence fire board meeting is scheduled 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Florence fire station.

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Interment was in the Stover Dorothy Lovinger Cemetery. Bryan Schutjer, Paul Dorothy B. Lovinger, 99, of Peters, Bruce Wilson, Bradley Columbia, died Monday, Nov. Peters, Thomas Lovinger, and 28, 2016 at Daniel Lovinger served as pallthe Lenoir bearers. Care Center contributions Memorial in Columbia. were suggested to the Lovinger She was Graduate Student Scholarship, born Aug. 29, University of Central Missouri 1917 in DenFoundation, Warrensburg, MO ver, Colo., 64093 or the Stover Cemetery. daughter of Arrangements were under diEddo B. and rection of the Scrivner-Morrow Lula (McCracken) Blackburn. Funeral Home in Stover. The family moved to Hot Springs, Mont., where she grew Timothy Wayne up. She met Warren C. Lovinger Burton at Western Montana State Col- Timothy Wayne Burton, 68, lege in Dillon, Mont., where of Versailles, died Tuesday, Nov. both were students. They 29, 2016, at married Aug. 14, 1937 in Hot the Good Springs, and immediately be- S h e p h e r d came team teachers at the Mon- Care Center arch, Mont. school. in Versailles. After World War II, she He was helped support the family as a born Aug. typist. In 1951, the family set- 31, 1948, in tled in Aberdeen, S.D. While C l eve l a n d , there, she completed her mas- Ohio, a son terâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. of the late Cecil and Bettie In 1956, the family moved to (Neff) Burton. Warrensburg, where her hus- He retired from many years band was president of Central of service in sales. Missouri State University. He was a member of the First She was active as the First Baptist Church in Versailles Lady of CMSU, hosting count- where he served as a Sunday less events and serving as pres- school teacher for the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s felident of several university and lowship class. community organizations. He enjoyed gardening and In 1979, they retired to their cheering the Cleveland Browns farm near Stover. They enjoyed and the St. Louis Cardinals. 25 years as farmers, volunteers, He is survived by wife Darand leaders in their church and nell of the home; daughters community. Lani Luckman and husband After her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in Steve of Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2006, she lived in Columbia. and China Burton and Jason She is survived by three chil- Lucas of North Liberty, Iowa; dren and their spouses, Patricia stepson Russell Leroux and Schutjer and the Rev. Clifford wife Jackie of Waco, Texas; Schutjer of Phoenix, Ariz., stepdaughter Penny Leroux of Jeanie Peters and David Peters England; eight grandchildren; a of Waverly, Warren Lovinger, great-grandchild; brother ChrisJr. and Marilyn Lovinger of topher Burton and wife Joann of Nevada, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; Lake Geneva, Ohio; and many and 15 great-grandchildren. other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by A celebration of life obserher husband and siblings Harry vance was Saturday, Dec. 3, Blackburn, Pauline Keirn, and at First Baptist Church in VerGlenn Blackburn. sailles, with Dr. Todd Forman Funeral services were Sat- officiating. urday, Dec. 3, at the Scriv- Memorial contributions were ner-Morrow Funeral Home in suggested to the Goldschmidt Stover with the Rev. Andrew Cancer Center or First Baptist Florio officiating. The music Church in Versailles. selections were â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Gar- Arrangements were under diden,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Great Thou Art,â&#x20AC;? rection of the Kidwell-Garber and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing Grace.â&#x20AC;? Funeral Home of Versailles.

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James J. Vernitte, 82, of Sunrise Beach, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie. He was born June 15, 1934, in St. Louis, a son of the late James and Frances (Faraci) Vernitte. He married Jeanette (Seals) Vernitte Aug. 22, 1953, in St. Louis. She preceded him in death Oct. 6, 2004. He was employed as a district manager at American General Insurance Company, from which he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and restoring cars. He is survived by daughter Deborah Ash and husband Derrick of Sunrise Beach; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Gene Vernitte of St. Louis; companion Terry Eisenbise of Laurie; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son James Vernitte and sister Joann Williams.

A celebration of life observance is scheduled noon, Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Father Henry Ussher officiating. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Dec. 8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie.

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Morgan County R-I School Breakfast Milk-variety and fruit juice served each day. Wednesday, Dec. 7- Toast, cheese omelet, apples. Thursday, Dec. 8- Apple cinnamon muffin, mandarin oranges. Friday, Dec. 9- Glazed cinnamon toast, syrup, bananas. Monday, Dec. 12- Cereal, apples. Tuesday, Dec. 13- Bacon scramble pizza, tropical fruit mix. Wednesday, Dec. 14- Pancake on stick, syrup, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Dec. 15- Oatmeal, toast, jelly, strawberries. Friday, Dec. 16- Bagel, strawberry cream cheese, bananas. Lunch Milk-variety and fresh fruit served daily. Salad bar offered daily. Wednesday, Dec. 7- Corn dog or BBQ rib sandwich, French fries, baked beans, diced peaches. Thursday, Dec. 8- Chicken nuggets or country fried steak, mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, green beans, mandarin oranges. Friday, Dec. 9- Chili burrito, salsa, crackers, cinnamon roll, spiced apple slices, carrots & dip. Monday, Dec. 12- Chicken patty sandwich or hamburger on bun, baby carrots, potato wedges, tropical fruit mix. Tuesday, Dec. 13- Beefaronibreadstick or pepperoni pizza, garden salad, Italian vegetables, diced pears. Wednesday, Dec. 14- BBQ rib

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Garrick Adam Aubrey, 31, Versailles, and Penelope Marie Etcheson, 24, Versailles, were married Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Kevin Michael Gladman, 26, Stover, and Amber Daun Strubberg, 26, Stover, were married Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Aaron Lynn Leinbach, 20, Barnett, and Janelle Grace Rissler, 19, Barnett, were married Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Logan Michael Lepley, 24, Versailles, and Constance Joann Parrish, 24, Versailles, were married Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Terry Joseph Holm, 38, Versailles, and Sarah Marie Greenwood, 24, Versailles, were married Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. Jacob Michael Holder, 26, Gravois Mills, and Whitney Michelle Triebsch, 25, Gravois Mills, were married Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016.

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the following recent accident this week. Kingsley One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:32 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 on Highway 135, one mile north of Cup Tree Drive in Morgan County. The accident occurred when a southbound 2003 Ford Tauan dishes such as kabobs, a fresh rus driven by Kevin P. Kingsley, greens salad, a hummus and avo- 59, of Stover went off the right cado dip, and more. The raw food luncheon is scheduled noon the second Monday of each month. For more information, call 573-378-8882. Justin Ray Shelledy, 38, Sedalia, and Jennifer Ann Casto, 34, Sedalia. were married Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Robert W. Laschanzky, 54, Stover, and Kelly L. Bieszczat, Jason C. Perry, May 29, failed 47, Stover, were married Monday, to equip vehicle with muffler, ad- Oct. 31, 2016. equate muffler, properly attached Samual Garrett Wry, 36, Vermuffler, $70.50 costs, $229.50 sailles, and Carolyn Antonia Apodaca, 27, Versailles, were fine. married Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. David Rickey Bowman III, 23, Stover, and Destiny Marie Morton, 21, Stover, were married Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. divorced Monday, Nov. 21, Richard Martin Hoover, 20, Arbela, and Amanda Joy Shirk, 19, 2016. John Stewart, Gravois Mills, Barnett, were married Saturday, and Hazel Stewart, Gravois Mills, Nov. 5, 2016. were divorced Monday, Nov. 7, Marlin Ray Kilmer, 20, Versailles, and Rebecca Jane Zim2016. Michael Garber, Versailles, merman, 20, Versailles, were and Shannon Garber, Versailles, married Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. were divorced Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016.

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People by Charlotte Gaden 573-372-2743 A Christmas party with Santa is planned with the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas store 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Fire Station 1 at the corner of Ivy Bend and Saw Mill roads in Ivy Bend. Santa and his helpers will be there, along with lots of goodies for children and parents or

A senior dinner is scheduled to be served noon Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Stover United Methodist Church. This tax-funded meal is open to all residents of Morgan County ages 60 and older. Residents are encouraged to attend and bring

guardians. Needed are slightly used gifts for adults, so children can pick out a gift for each parent at no cost. The fire auxiliary will wrap the gifts to be given to the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents or guardians on Christmas. For more information, call Sally Marshall at 573-372-0744.

R-I winter concert Dec. 15 J.T. Gerlt, left, buys two tickets from Stover Lions Club member Patrick Rowland Saturday, Dec. 3 on Second Street in Stover, before emceeing the Stover Christmas Parade. The drawing was for a Henry Golden Boy .22 rifle worth $500, to benefit Stover Lions projects. Carrie Kiesling won the drawing. (photo by R. D. Fish)

The Morgan County R-I Elementary School winter concert is scheduled 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 in the high school gymnasium in Stover. Vocal and instrumental solos and choir and band pieces will be performed by children from

kindergarten to sixth grade, directed by Clint Kincaid. The Stover Junior High and High School concert will follow at approximately 7 p.m., with Caitlin Bird directing bands and choirs for grades 7-12.

Beverly Hardy in Versailles. Jared Parker, Robby Woodall, and sons Corbin and Trenton were Saturday, Dec. 3 dinner guests of Betty Woodall. There were 15 people who enjoyed playing cards Friday, Dec. 2 at the Otterville Senior Center. Many area people attended the Christmas parades Saturday, Dec. 3 in Stover and Sedalia. Kyle Rupe and children Whitney and Dale were Sunday, Dec. 4 visitors of Bob and Peggy Rupe. Rudy and Lillian Rehmer were Tuesday, Nov. 29 visitors of Geneva Hampy.

Wearing a Santa-style beard, drummer Sam DeJaynes marches with the Stover High School marching band Saturday, Dec. 3 in the Stover Christmas parade. (photo by R. D. Fish)

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Food Pantryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas toy and food basket distribution for pre-registered families is scheduled 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at 41569 Ivy Bend Road, off Route 135-12 south of Stover. Baskets will include wrapped presents and all the goodies for a Christmas breakfast and dinner. A special visitor from the North Pole will be in attendance. For more information, call the pantry at 573-372-9892.

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The Ivy Bend Youth Association will have its annual Christmas bake sale 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 at the Ivy Bend Youth and Community Center, 4039 Saw Mill Road, off Route 135-12 south of Stover. For more information, call Rosie Paul at 573-372-0984.

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And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Sounds of Calvary Ministries Christ Lutheran Church 1961 W. Blackberry Patch Rd, 505 W. Second, Stover Stover 573-377-2819 573-377-2198 â&#x20AC;˘ 573-378-8991 Rev. Thomas Tuura Jim & Linda Bartlett, Pastors Wednesday Sunday 6:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School, Bible 6 p.m. Evangelistic Service Class, Confirmation, CLC Cafe 10:15 a.m. Worship; Commu- Mercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Way Southern Baptist 105 W. Third, Stover nion first and second Sunday 573-377-2307 Kenny Shewmaker, Pastor St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday 407 W. Third, Stover 10:30 a.m. Worshp Service 573-377-2824 Wednesday Rev. Jerry Kurka 6 p.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Wednesday, Dec. 7 7 p.m. Advent worship Assembly of God West Chapel Thursday 211 E. Second St. 9 a.m. Bible Class Stover â&#x20AC;˘ 573-789-4861 Sunday Joe Bigham, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday 10 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Monday Sunday 6 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Wednesday, Dec. 14 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 7 p.m. Advent worship Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Brauersville Immanuel 4887 Highway 52, Stover Lutheran Church 573-378-8793 31247 Hwy. AD, Cole Camp Elder Marcus Brubaker PMA Gary Wahlers Elder Elowayne Mast Church 660-668-3585 Sunday Home 573-377-4490 immanueltrinitychurches.webs.com 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Thursday, Dec. 8 Open Arms Community Church 9 a.m. Ladies Aid 33207 Ivy Bend Road, Stover Friday, Dec. 9 Rev. Larry Thompson 6:30 p.m. Pyrmont Rhoda Circle dinner at the Classic and Bible Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service study at Bugh home 11 a.m. Bible Study Saturday, Dec. 10 6 p.m. Pyrmont family fun Lakeview Baptist Church night 32760 N. Ivy Bend Rd. Sunday, Dec. 11 Rev. Jack Kirkham 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship with Com- Sunday, Dec. 12 munion; council meeting and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Christmas tree decoration after 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with hanging-wreaths ceremony worship Wednesday 4 p.m. Bible Study Pyrmont Trinity Lutheran Church Kingdom Hall of 2831 Pyrmont Road, Stover Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses PMA Gary Wahlers Sunday Church 660-668-3585 9:30 a.m. Public Bible Lecture Home 573-377-4490 immanueltrinitychurches.webs.com 10:30 a.m. Watchtower Study Tuesday Thursday, Dec. 8 9 a.m. Brauersville Ladies Aid 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Friday, Dec. 9 St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United 6:30 p.m. Rhoda Circle dinner at Church of Christ the Classic and Bible study at Bugh 6670 Hwy. JJ, Florence home Rev. Larry Gallamore Saturday, Dec. 10 6 p.m. Family fun night with Sunday karaoke and designation of bucket 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship money. Bring snacks to share. Sunday, Dec. 11 United Methodist Church 8:30 a.m. Worship, Communion Florence 2nd and 4th Sunday; council meetRev. Brittanee Jacobs ing after worship Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship service United Methodist Church 206 N. Hickory, Stover Mt. Olive Baptist Church 573-377-2711 354 Hwy. JJ, Florence Rev. Diane Cutler Sunday Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. Discipleship Training Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible School 9 a.m. Prayer Group Wednesday Bethlehem Baptist Church 7 p.m. Choir Practice 3961 Wolf Lane, Florence Steve Robinson, Pastor First Baptist Church Sunday First & Cherry, Stover 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 573-377-2828 10:45 a.m. Worship Rev. Ron Satterwhite 7 p.m. Bible Study Sunday 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Visi 10:30 a.m. Worship Service tation 6 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday Church of God in Christ 6 p.m. Life House Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mennonite Program 8669 Pine Tree Rd. (135 North) 6:30 p.m. Youth Stover â&#x20AC;˘ 660-368-4170 6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Missions Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 7 p.m. Evening Service

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Nancy Witte, left, gets her copy of the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sanctityâ&#x20AC;? signed by author Teresa Garrison-Capps Saturday, Dec. 3 at the American Legion hall in Stover, while the bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subject, Vietnam War veteran Tommy Capps, awaits his turn to sign. A high school dropout, Tommy came home wounded in 1966, graduated Stover High School in 1969, and had a career investigating child abuse for the state. Teresa said she wrote the book about his life as he told it to her during a 30-year period. Meantime, Esther Danner, back, sells Mexican-style treats as part of the Christmas craft and vendor bazaar that day in the Legion hall. (photo by R. D. Fish)

Willa Toon, left, works on a quilt while chatting with Shelby Gray during the open house Saturday, Dec. 3 at First Baptist Church in Stover. Locally owned quilts were displayed on the pews, while refreshments were served in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fellowship hall. (photo by R. D. Fish)

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that filings will be accepted for Commissioner of the Gravois Special Road District #8 beginning at 8:00 a.m. on December 13, 2016 and ending on January 17, 2017. Election will be held on April 4, 2017. Declarations of candidacy for the above mentioned position will be accepted at the Road District Barn by calling 573-372-2215 during regular office hours. Please leave message. 11-23-16 to 12-07-16 ------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re the Matter of: Case No. 16MG-DR00037 Charles A. Roark, Petitioner. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME On the 17th day of October, 2016, the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Missouri, entered judgement in the above case number, changing the name of Charles A. Roark to Amir Lail Mujahid-Roark. 11-23-16 to 12-07-16 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF DISTRICT ELECTION Notice of District Election to legal and qualified voters of the Stover Rural Fire Protection District. At said election, April 4, 2017, notice is hereby given that filing will be accepted for two (2) directors for a term of six (6) years and for one (1) director for a term of four (4) years of the Stover Rural Fire Protection Board of Directors. Filing and declarations of candidacy for this position will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 and ending at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2016. Contact Larry Witte, Board Treasurer, by calling 573-377-4251 or 573-569-1254. 11-30-16 to 12-14-16 ------------------------------------------ NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING Notice is hereby given to the patrons of the Otterville R-VI School District that the declarations of candidacy for Director of the Board of Education for the Otterville R-VI School District may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Education in the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, and during the hours school is in session through noon Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Filing will begin again at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, during the hours that school is in session through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Candidates must file before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, the last day of filing for candidacy. Three directors will be elected for a term of three years each. 11-30-2016 to 12-07-16 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES B. CHEATUM, Deceased

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ESTATE NO. 16MG-PR00002 You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative of said estate will file final settlement on the 30th day of December, 2016, in the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Missouri, Probate Division, and that objections to such settlement must be in writing and filed within twenty days from such date. Janine Louise Perry Personal Representative 11-30-16 to 12-21-16 ------------------------------------------APRIL ELECTION FILING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the first day for filing Declarations of Candidacy for the April 4, 2017 election will be Tuesday, December 13, 2016 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Closing will be January 17, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Declarations for Mid-MO Ambulance Board of Directors from District #1 in Moniteau County and for District #4 in Morgan County will be accepted at the Distrtict Office, 221 S. Moreau Ave., Tipton, MO during regular business hours weekdays except on December 26, 2016 and January 2, 2017. 12-07-16 to 12-14-16 ------------------------------------------FILING NOTICE Golden Age Nursing Home District #1 Notice is hereby given that filing will be accepted for two positions as Director of the Golden Age Nursing Home at large, for a three year term, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on December 13, 2016 and ending at 4:30 p.m. on January 17, 2017. Golden Age Nursing Home District is that portion of the district lying wholly in Buffalo Township, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 in Township 42-Range 18 and Sections 1 to 36 inclusive in Township 42-Range 19, Sections 31, 32, and 33 in Township 43-Range 19, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, and 30 in Township 43-Range 19, Sections 7 to 36 inclusive in Township 44-Range 19 and Sections 7, 18, 19, 30, and 31 in Township 44-Range 18, Sections 7, 18, 19, 30, and 31 in Township 44-Range 18 and Sections 7 to 36 inclusive in Township 45Range 19 and Section 6 in Township 44-Range 18 and Section 1 to 6 inclusive in Township 44-Range 19 in Morgan County Missouri. Candidates must be United States citizens residing in district for one year preceding the election and who are at least twenty-four years of age. Anyone wishing to file as a candidate should do so in writing at the office of the Administrator of the Golden Age Nursing Home. D.b.a. Golden Age Living Center, Stover, Missouri, during the regular office hours. The annual election is to be held April 4, 2017. Kirt Wilson Secretary to the Board of Directors Golden Age Nursing Home District #1 D.b.a. Golden Age Living Center 12-07-16 to 12-14-16 -------------------------------------------

NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION Notice is hereby given that filings will be accepted for the following offices of the City of Stover beginning at 8 a.m. December 13, 2016, and ending at 4:30 p.m. January 17, 2017. Declarations of candidacy for the following positions will be accepted in the Office of the City Clerk at Stover City Hall, 503 W. Second Street, Stover, Missouri, during regular business hours. When filing, the candidate must fill out an affidavit of tax payments with the department of revenue, and it must be notarized and mailed to the department of revenue. This form is available when filing. Alderman At-Large 2-year term Alderman At-Large 2-year term Mayor 2-year term The City Election will be held on April 4, 2017. Sharon Fry City Clerk 12-07-16 to 12-14-16 ------------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE A one 3-year term of office on the Board of Directors of Public Water Supply District No. 2 of Morgan County, Missouri will expire April 8, 2017, Chapter 247.060 RSMo, as follows: Sub-district No. 5, a 3-year term Anyone desiring to become a candidate must make written filing with the County Clerk at any time after 8:00 a.m. on December 13, 2016 and before 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2017. The County Office is located at: Morgan County Courthouse, 100 E. Newton Street in Versailles, Mo. A member of the Board of Directors must be a registered voter who resides in the sub-district he or she represents, must have no delinquent taxes, must be at least 25 years of age and must have resided in the sub-district for at least one year prior to his or her election. Paula J. Conklin District Clerk, PWSD# 2 12-07-16 to 12-14-16 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING Notice is hereby given to the patrons of the Morgan County R-I School District that the declarations of candidacy for Director of the Board of Education for the Morgan County R-I School District may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Education in the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, and during the hours school is in session through 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016. Filing will begin again at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 during the hours that school is in session through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, the last day of filing for candidacy. The office will be closed January 13, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. and all day January 16, 2017 and if school is cancelled due to weather, except on the last filing day. Ballot placement will be determined by the time and date candidates turn in completed candidate paperwork. Three directors will be elected

for a term of three years each. 12-07-16 to 12-14-16 ------------------------------------------Nominees Selected for University of Missouri Extension Council Members Morgan County Citizens of voting age in Morgan County, pursuant to the provisions of Section 262-577, RSMo., 1969, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council of Morgan County in January. The extension council, consisting of elected and appointed members, is the official body within the county to cooperate with the University in carrying out the provisions of the Smith-Lever Act of Congress and amendments and acts supplementary thereto and any other acts effecting extension programs. The nominees as of December 5, 2016 and their districts are as follows: Haw Creek Township- Three to be elected for two-year terms: Jason Huffman, Michael Letchworth, Phyllis Schwartz Osage Township- One to be elected for two-year terms: Joann Billington Moreau Township- Two to be elected for two-year terms: Marcel Guhr and Dawn Murdock Mill Creek Township- One to be elected for two-year term: J.T. Gerlt Buffalo Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One to be elected for two-year term: No person filed 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: University Extension Center Courthouse, 4th Floor 100 E. Newton Versailles, MO 65084 573-378-5358 (Contact: Joni Harper, County Program Director) Dean Thiemann, Chair, University of Missouri Extension Council of Morgan County University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnamera veteran in employment or programs. 12-07-16 to 12-07-16 ------------------------------------------NOTICE Notice is hereby given that filings will be accepted for the Board of Trustees of the Morgan County Health Center beginning at 8:00 a.m. on December 13, 2016 and ending at 4:30 on January 17, 2017. There are three positions available with four year terms. Declarations of Candidacy for the above mentioned positions will be accepted at the Morgan County Health Center at 104 West Lafayette, Versailles, MO during regular office hours. Equal Opportunity Employer. Services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. 12-07-16 to 12-14-16 ------------------------------------------

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Editorial Years Past

From the files of The Morgan County Press

December 4, 1936 Tom Merriott, age 60 and residing seven miles south of Stover, suffered the fracture of his left hip Friday of last week when he stepped from a moving motor car. The injury is being taken care of by Dr. C. A. Weist. Stover Mercantile just received shipment of ladies silk dresses. Prices range from $2.98 to $4.95. December 6, 1946 B. E. Argenbright, secretary of the Morgan County Wolf Extermination Association, reports a female wolf killed Nov. 25 by Cornie Hibdon of Florence. The association will have its annual meeting in January, at which time a report will be prepared of the work done since its organization about 15 months ago. December 6, 1956 About 25 people attending the

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NR.otes of Interest D. F by ish The best way to write a report on the Stover Christmas Parade, like the Stover Fair, may be to list the ways one spent one’s time and money during the event. Unfortunately, I only had $8 in my pocket Saturday, Dec. 3 when I started making the rounds of the Stover area’s open houses, its art, craft, and quilt shows, its dinners and Christmas-themed musical programs, and the parade itself. How did I spend my money? That’s a brief story, easily told. I paid $3 for a half-order of biscuits and gravy, with hot cider, apple bread, and a couple sausage patties, at St. Paul Lutheran Church’s breakfast. Later, I handed over $5 for a ticket in the drawing for a Henry Golden Boy .22 rifle, which (by the way) I didn’t win. How did I spend my time? I walked everywhere. I got a wonderful amount of fresh air, even if it was right at the break between “too warm to wear winter coat, hat, and gloves” and “too cold to go without.”

I also got a lot of exercise, hiking up and down Third Street from St. Paul’s to where the parade entries were lining up, and back. I also visited First Baptist, Stover United Methodist, and Christ Lutheran churches on foot, looking for open house guests to photograph. I might also mention the Golden Age Living Center, where Santa had a humorous “senior moment” in front of a child about the fact he was going to be the parade grand marshal later; then Studio Margo, where Andrea Pawling, dressed as Cindy Lou Who, gave me more hot cider while children decorated Christmas stockings and wrote letters to Santa. I lugged a heavy pile of Stover High School basketball posters from my van, parked on Walnut Street, to the judging area at Second and Oak, where J.T. Gerlt was emceeing the parade. Mercifully, the pile was lighter on the return trip. I was also a musical guest at both Christ Lutheran Church’s

p o s t parade Christmas sing and Pyr montTr inity Lut her a n Church’s Ole Tyme Christmas in the Country. These gigs didn’t prevent me taking even more pictures. Visit the newspaper’s Facebook page to look at an album of photos I took during the weekend, extending through Sunday night’s Florence community sing at St. John United Church of Christ. Since the newspaper has space for only a portion of the more than 400 photos I shot during the weekend, the online album will be your best chance to see some of the cool stuff that caught my eye. Congratulations to everybody who toiled to make their part of parade day a feast for the eyes and ears. Even if you didn’t win a trophy, your contribution was a win for Stover.

Congratulations to the Stover Chamber for a very nice parade this past Saturday. The only thing missing was a horse pooper scooper patrol, so the people didn’t have to step in the mess on the return trip. Thanks again for a very enjoyable parade. Willa Marriott, Stover

Ground Observers Corps meeting Monday night at the new school house to hear Sgt. Noone of Camdenton explain the GOC and how vital it is to get one here in Stover into operation as soon as possible. A lookout tower is to be constructed here at Stover as soon as possible. Remember Pearl Harbor? It did happen 15 years ago Dec. 7, 1941. It can happen again, more so than ever before. December 8, 1966 The City Council has been advised by the Missouri Inspection Bureau that the present fire engine pumper is considered obsolete and that action should be taken to replace it with a new pumper without delay. The present fire engine pumper, a Chevrolet with front end pump, was placed in service in 1940 and is now 26 years old. December 8, 1976 Arthur Short will be retired as postmaster at Stover under a medical disability March 25, 1977. He is presently on leave status and will be until his retirement is effective. Short became postmaster at Stover Feb. 15, 1964. Mrs. Mildred Heimsoth, postal clerk, is now in charge of local post office operations. December 3, 1986 Ron Leuthen, Morgan County health administrator said the University Medical Center in Co-

lumbia informed him Monday, Nov. 24 that a small child in Stover had been flown to the medical center by the Staff for Life emergency helicopter service. The child has been diagnosed as having meningoccal meningitis. Leuthen was informed Monday, Dec. 1 that the condition of the child has improved. December 4, 1996 Missouri hunters harvested 180,395 deer during firearms deer season. The total is down from last year by 6,302 deer. Morgan County recorded 1,501 deer taken this year, down 358 from last year. Statewide, 11 non-fatal hunting accidents were reported this year. No hunting accidents were reported in Morgan County. December 6, 2006 The first real blast of winter weather this past week caused a variety of problems for the central Missouri area. A line of thunderstorms started Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, and temperatures, which had climbed to the 60s Wednesday, began to drop. The rain turned into freezing rain that night. Temperatures continued to drop and by 3 p.m. Thursday, sleet began to fall, turning into snow that piled up to 16 inches in some places and drifted up to three feet over night.

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Library Bookworm

by Stacey Embry, Director, Morgan County Library This week, I attended my first book club. I am a reader, but have never been in an official club. Counting myself, we had 12 attendees representing a very diverse group of people, in age and careers. I did well picking our first book, but I knew it wouldn’t fail. Seriously, if you have not read Wonder by R.J. Palacio, then you are only robbing yourself. One of our readers was so touched by the book she is giving it to her grandchildren as gifts. She feels it should be required reading for everyone. Each attendee participated in the conversation, some more than others, but I honestly feel everyone said what they wanted to say. This book can wreck a person emotionally because it touches our rawest feelings. As parents, we felt heartache and the fifth-grader in all of us remembered the awkwardness of transitioning into our teenage years. Because of the emotional factor, discussion was easy. I am excited about book club! I really enjoyed discussing our book, which is the obvious goal of book club. I also see what the hoopla is all about. If you know anyone who is part of a well-

established book club, then you know they love being in book club. They post about their club on Facebook, they buy T-shirts about reading books. They are very similar to those silly runners who can’t shut up about running. (That is joke. Remember, I am one of those silly runners and I guess I am going to get worse now because I am also a book club-er.) What is the hoopla? The hoopla is about sharing who you are, which is a basic component to any group, activity, or hobby that develops “fanatics.” We started our book club by sharing our name and a little personal information about ourselves. The real sharing started when we discussed the book. For people who don’t read, this illustrates the simplicity of why we read. We read because we want to see another person’s world. That person can live a life like ours and help us not feel so alone or they can live in a world we wish we could be part, or not a part of, for that matter. When we discuss the book, we amplify that feeling of seeing another person’s world. Not only do we enjoy the story, we learn about each other’s world by the comments we make. The next Morgan County Library Book Club is scheduled

6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1 in our community room. I will be announcing our book choice in the next week. Book club is not the only fun event for our library. We will be conducting our first Evening Story Time 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Evening Story Time is our first attempt at working with community partners. Our goal is to have an evening event for children the second Wednesday of every month with various presenters at each meeting. At this time, we are partnering with the Morgan County Health Center, the PAT programs at our local schools, and other various guests. The first month will be led by Berenice, our children’s librarian. Please mark your calendars! Last, but not least, don’t forget our first LEGO Play Day is scheduled 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. See you Saturday morning! For more information, visit the Morgan County Library, 600 N. Hunter, in Versailles, call 573378-5319; or see the library’s website at morgancountylibrary. org. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday.

The Golden Age Nursing Home District board voted Tuesday, Nov. 29 to upgrade the software used by staff to chart residents’ care at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. Glenda Tietjen, the facility’s administrator, advised the board the software currently in use was obsolete, and proposed obtaining new software from American HealthTech, AHT. Tietjen noted AHT’s software gives staff better tools for tracking care. The facility’s Minimum Data Set coordinator Melinda Hoffman used this software at a previous workplace, and told the board about its advantages. Hoffman said AHT will be more accurate in its care assessments and billing, providing more accountability for staff. The cost of the software was estimated at $70,503 for installation, discounted to $65,784.69. if paid in full. There is also a $1,000 monthly charge for maintenance and consulting, which Tietjen said is $400 less than the facility’s current vendor.

She said the system will integrate with the living center’s pharmacy and therapy company, and the company will help with setup and training. Tietjen noted there is a waiting list between six weeks and three months for installation. Board member Kirt Wilson moved to proceed with the purchase and to pay the installation charge in full, to take advantage of the discount. Seconded by Megan Rowland, the motion passed. Insurance renewal Mike Keith of Mike Keith Insurance, Inc. of Clinton presented a quote to renew the facility’s property, building, vehicle, and general liability policy for 2017. The only addition was coverage for cyber-liability. The entire cost for the policy is $22,070. This represented an $843 decrease, due to a history of low claim amounts. The board voted to accept Keith’s proposal. Offices to move Tietjen asked the board to

consider relocating the offices of administrator and social services coordinator to the front of the building. She said this would improve security and accessibility. She also wanted to move several department heads to different offices, for privacy reasons. The board approved the moves. Other business The board also authorized Tietjen to continue the facility’s Christmas activities as in previous years. It also canceled the board’s December meeting, due to the Christmas holidays. Financial manager Joanne Johnson reported the district’s tax account had a balance of $315,515.18. Tietjen reported the facility had a census of 48 residents, four of them being there for rehab therapy. The nursing home district board’s next meeting is scheduled 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Dee Johnson, from left, shows Christmas decorative items to Cheryl and David Wood the Golden Age Living Center in during the craft and vendor bazaar Saturday, Dec. 3 at the American Legion hall in Stover. Johnson’s booth was branded “Mardee’s Crafts,” named after her husband Stover. Marvin Johnson and herself. (photo by R. D. Fish)

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Matt Underwood: “A car.”

Finn Fergerson: “I want a bike.”

A joint fellowship dinner followed the community sing Sunday, Dec. 4 at St. John United Church of Christ in Florence. Members of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bethlehem Baptist Church, and Florence United Methodist Church also participated in the Christmas-themed music program. (photo by R. D. Fish)

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Senses in December

by Nikki Mistler’s students at St. Paul Lutheran School

In December I can hear cious ham on Christmas morn- the snow falling in my mouth.

people stepping on snow. I can see snowflakes falling on the ground. When I go outside my house I smell smoke from a chimney. When I go outside I can feel the cold wind on my hands and face. I like to taste hot chocolate when it is cold. Chloe

‘It’s a major award’

The Stover High School faculty won first place in the club category at the Saturday, Dec. 3 Stover Christmas parade, based on a theme of Christmas movies. The SHS teachers’ float featured re-enactments of scenes from the popular film “A Christmas Story,” including the “triple dog dare” that resulted in a boy getting his tongue stuck to a flagpole, Ralphie’s pink bunny costume, and a fishnet-stockinged leg lamp. (photos by R. D. Fish)

In December I can feel the wind blowing in my face. When I touch the snow it feels cold and I want then to seek for warmth. I smell hot chocolate coming from my house. It’s the most wonderful smell. I see the beautiful snow flake crystals that look like I’m in a long slumber dream. I taste the cold, wet snowflakes on my warm pink tongue. Landen In December I can see pretty snowflake falling from the sky. I can smell the delicious Christmas cookies baking. I can taste the hot chocolate that makes me warm. I can touch the cold snow on the ground. Then, I can hear the songs of people singing for others. Kara In December I will smell cow poop like always. I will see snow and two leafless trees we have. I will taste yummy Christmas cookies. I will hear no cows, no birds and some squirrels scampering off somewhere. Last but not least I will touch wrapping paper and fluffy white snow. Alivia

Enjoying the chili-soup dinner Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Stover Lions Club are, from left, Peggy Pay, servers Nicolas Newman and Caleb Brodersen, LeRoy Bugh, and Mary Frances Bugh. (photo by R. D. Fish)

Then I feel the fresh non-packed snow on the grass I used to mow. I can hear the fire growling inside the stove. I can see thousands of little snow flakes landing in the back side of the In December my senses get lawn. These are the senses I exnumb. My eyes get watery and perience during December. Ethan all I see is snow and bright lights. My nose gets cold and runny. All I can hear is Christ- In December I hear the whismas music, crunchy snow and tling wind, I see the white snow. the cold wind. I get to taste hot I feel cold, very cold. I smell cocoa, turkey and popcorn. I grandma’s homemade cookies. can feel snow, a warm mug and I taste a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven. I like Demy fingers going numb. Aric cember. Resee The first sense I use in December is smell and I can’t In December I can smell smell anything because I’ve got and taste the food at Christmas bad allergies. The second sense dinner. When I go outside I can I use is sight and that is usually see, hear and feel a lot of things snow. I taste cold air and hot outside. I can say those are my chocolate in December. I touch five senses I have in Decemcold door knobs. The last thing ber. Brody I sense is hearing. I hear the cold wind whirling. Joshua I taste the snow on he ground. I smell the smoke of When December creeps the wood stove. I hear the birds around after fall, I can smell sing. I see a lot of snow on the stoves burning and the bark ground. I touch the cold snow of the wood smoking. I can on the ground. Sean stick my tongue and can taste ing. I feel the cold metal gates. I can also hear the freezing wind blowing by. My senses are helpful. Allie

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Martha Witte, front, directs a joint choir from Christ Lutheran Church and Stover United Methodist Church during the Christmas sing Saturday, Dec. 3 at Christ Lutheran Church in Stover. A variety of vocal and instrumental soloists also performed, while the church had an open house with refreshments and a display of locally made quilts. (photo by R. D. Fish)

Tessa Bird, left, and McKenzie Davis, students in Kelsey Heimsoth’s first-grade class, explore the Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday, Nov. 29 in the Morgan County R-I School library in Stover. (photo by R. D. Fish)

Teacher Ernie Haag, left, addresses the members of the freshman class during a class meeting Thursday, Dec. 1 at Stover High School. (photo by R. D. Fish)

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Sports

Lady Bulldogs capture first win of season The Stover Lady Bulldogs defeated Chilhowee, 44-15, for their first victory of the season Thursday, Dec. 1 at Chilhowee. The Lady Bulldogs scored the first 11 points of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our pressure defense was much improved tonight and our half-court pressure was very strong. The key was our communication improvement and the effort. All of our kids rotated and moved to their spots much more quickly and we did a very good job of pressuring the ball, especially in the first quarter and a half and the third quarter,â&#x20AC;? coach Ernie Haag said. All nine players on the roster saw action in the contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to get everyone minutes when you can. These girls all work hard and it was nice to get them all a lot of varsity minutes tonight,â&#x20AC;? Haag said. Another benefit for the Lady Bulldogs was the opportunity for the younger players to get significant minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to be mindful of the future in

those situations and get our freshmen the reps they need. Overall it was a great, balanced team win,â&#x20AC;? Haag said. Shelby Jackson had a team-high 12 points and nine rebounds. Jenna Bellis scored 11 points. Ashley Schroder added eight points and had five assists and five steals. Emily Bauer scored eight points. Matty Hinck put in three points, had four assists and five deflections and Morgan Iman scored two points along with 15 rebounds and four assists. Score by quarter Stover 15 12 14 3 44 Chilhowee 5 2 2 6 15 Stover falls in OT Weaubleau rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit and defeated Stover in overtime, 4742, Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Stover. The visitors were down 2114 at the half and trailed 28-24 going into the fourth quarter. A field goal by the Lady Tigers Jenna Ratliff with two seconds remaining in regulation tied the game at 38-38. Jackson led the Lady Bulldogs with 12 points. Gracie

Thompson finished with 10 points and seven rebounds. Iman had eight points and a career high 18 rebounds. Schroder scored seven and Bellis had five points. Haag said the loss was a learning experience, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were very pleased with the effort by all our kids. It was the first time for our team to be in a close game and it showed at times. We struggled to run our offense in the fourth quarter and spent way too much time standing on offense. That being said, we have an inexperienced group for the most part and have had little time on the court together. We would much rather learn from this in an early season game than have it happen later in the year.â&#x20AC;? Thompson suffered a broken bone in her hand in the third quarter and Haag said she would be out until February. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When this happens to a team, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need one person to step up and replace her, we need the whole team to each make small advancement so we replace her as a team until Gracie returns. If everyone makes small advances it will take care of itself. It was sad for Gracie to get hurt as she was well on her way to a big game. We will miss her greatly and look forward to her return,â&#x20AC;? he 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. said. Score by quarter Weaubleau 6 8 10 14 9 47 6 p.m. 9 12 7 10 4 42 5:30 p.m. Stover

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Gracie Thompson of Stover displays the trophy and medal she received as a member of the Boonville Soccer Academy Ravens, who won the Raytown Autumn Bash tournament in November. Thompson scored both goals in the Ravens 2-1 win against Bennington in the championship match. (submitted photo)

Cole Bass, 9, of Florence recently bagged this deer in the area. He is the son of Brendan and Stephanie Bass of Florence and the grandson of Paul and Pam Bass of Florence, Roma and Peter Deakin of Georgia, and Betty Chiles of Sedalia. (submitted photo)

Thompson leads Boonville soccer club to tourney title Gracie Thompson, a freshman at Stover High School, has completed her first season with the Boonville Soccer Academy Ravens. The Ravens are a United States Youth Soccer Association tier 2 competitive club team, which is partnered with Celtic FC, a Scottish premier team. Thompson tried out for the club in June and, upon making the team, became the youngest member on the roster. The club competes in tournaments throughout Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. Thompson scored her first goal for the Ravens in a 4-0 victory against the Augusta Lady Raptors Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the Raytown Autumn Bash. In the championship match of that tournament, she scored both goals to lead the Ravens to a 2-1

victory against the Bennington Hurricanes. The Ravens also placed second at the Leavenworth Prison Break Tournament and in the Show-Me State Games 3v3 tournament. The club will begin indoor futsal tournaments this month, and continue throughout the winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very excited for Gracie and the success she has had with her club this season,â&#x20AC;? said Stover junior high and varsity girls soccer coach Chris Witte. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She lives and breathes the game, and I was glad that not only did she make a team that is going to push her as a player, and help her grow, but she has been able to have a positive impact on that team in her first season with the club.â&#x20AC;?

Bulldogs go triple overtime to defeat Chilhowee, 88-84

The Stover Bulldogs rallied Colton Johannes added 10 from a 12-point deficit in the points and had 11 assists. third quarter and went triple Alex Haag scored nine points. overtime to beat Chilhowee, Tobias Cannon scored six and 88-84, Thursday. Dec. 1 at Chad Nolting and Matt Winters contributed four points each. Chilhowee. The Bulldogs trailed by five Dakota Plemmons led the at halftime, 34-29, and entered Indians with 29 points. the fourth quarter down 57-45 Score by quarter 12 17 16 23 7 4 9 88 Practicing archery during physical education class Friday, Dec. 2 in the Stover Elementary School gymnasium before coming back in the fourth Stover are, from left, high school students Bryce Bauer, Charlie Black, Joseph Wright, Brandon Berkstresser, and Mikel quarter to tie the game at 68-68. Chilhowee 11 23 23 11 7 4 5 84 Cougars down Bulldogs The contest was tied 75-75 at the Adams. The exercise was part of a two-week archery unit taught by Ernie Haag. (photo by R. D. 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Pyrmont Trinity Lutheran Church’s Saturday, Dec. 3 Ole Tyme Christmas in the Country featured a nativity play with Gary and Kathryn Wahlers, from left, as Mary and Joseph. (photos by R. D. Fish)

Jason Zimmerschied, left, sings “The Old Rugged Cross” with backup vocals by Vi Dale and Evelyn Hedges during Pyrmont Trinity Lutheran Church’s Saturday, Dec. 3 Ole Tyme Christmas in the Country. (photos by R. D. Fish)

Vocalist Angela Robinson performs the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” accompanied by her son Ryan Robinson on the guitar, during the Florence community sing Sunday night, Dec. 4 at St. John United Church of Christ in Florence. (photo by R. D. Fish)

Jamie Brown and children Raustin, left, and Raeleigh browse the crafts and Christmas decorations on sale Saturday, Dec. 3 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover. The church also had a biscuit-and-gravy breakfast, a Christmas cookie sale, and a festive display of quilts and nativity sets in the sanctuary. (photo by R. D. Fish)

Ashton Zurmiller, right, was the first child in line to visit with Santa Claus after the Stover Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 3 in the “Santa’s workshop” next door to the Stover Lions Club. Appearing as Santa for the 20th and last year was Mark Stevens. (photo by R. D. Fish)

A recent Sunshine Law review by the office of Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway showed two out of three local tax-funded entities did not meet all the requirements of laws designed to keep government accessible to citizens. Three Morgan County government agencies were among the random sample of public entities that unknowingly participated in a recent pop quiz on the subject. Included in the study’s statistical sample of political subdivisions throughout Missouri were the Morgan County Health Center, the Versailles Rural Fire Protection District, and the Golden Age Nursing Home District. What it was all about Galloway’s office sent registered letters Tuesday, Aug. 2 to 326 organizations randomly selected from the 4,113 political subdivisions in its database. The letters were designed to resemble a public records request from a private citizen. They asked for the meeting notice, agenda, and minutes of the organization’s last meeting in 2015, the name and contact information of its custodian of records, and information about its policy on recording meetings. Under state laws promoting government transparency, the entities were required to respond within three days, either to comply with the request or to acknowledge receipt of it. Acceptable reasons for not promptly complying included questions to clarify the intent of the request, and requests for payment in advance of a reasonable fee. Also evaluated were the contents of the meeting notices, agendas, and minutes received from each responding entity. Meeting notices are required by state law to include the time, date, location, and tentative agenda of the meeting. Agendas must also cite a proper reason for any proposed closed session. Meeting minutes must also state the date, time, and location of the meeting, and list the board members in attendance. How Missouri did In her statement of the findings of the Sunshine Law review, Galloway noted: • Of the 326 request letters sent out, only 309 were delivered to the intended recipient; 17 were not confirmed as delivered. • Of the 309 public entities that received the letter, 48 entities, or 15.5 percent, did not re-

spond at all. One of these was the Morgan County Health Center, which had not responded before the study’s six-week cut-off date of Friday, Sept. 16. Gena Terlizzi, director of communications for Galloway’s office, confirmed the health center still had not responded to the public information request as of Wednesday, Nov. 23. • Of the 261 responses Galloway’s office received, 194 (74.3 percent) were sent within three days as required by law, while 67 organizations (25.7 percent) responded after the three-day timeline expired. Both the Versailles Rural fire district and the Golden Age Nursing Home District responded to the auditor’s public information request, but neither response was sent within three days. Terlizzi said the Versailles RFPD’s response was one day late, and Golden Age’s response was two days late. • Four political subdivisions denied the request for reasons that are not allowed under state law. Among the illegal reasons for not complying with the public records request were: requests for clarification about the reason for the request or how the information would be used; requests that the applicant appear in person or fill out a form to receive the records; or demands for more information about the person making the request. The Sunshine Law requires that if a request for access to public information is denied, the custodian of records respond in writing, citing the statute under which access is denied. None of the organizations denying access to the state auditor’s request cited a statute to support the denial. • Only 91 respondents (29.4 percent of organizations that received the request) fully complied with all aspects of it. • Of the 185 meeting notices the auditor’s office received in reply to its letter, 32 notices (17.3 percent) did not provide at least one of the required elements. There were 18 organizations that could not provide any public meeting notice as requested, and 15 of the tentative agendas that proposed a closed session did not properly cite a reason for the closure. Neither of the responding organizations in Morgan County provided all the required elements in its meeting notice.

According to Terlizzi, the Versailles RFPD’s meeting notice did not include the location of the meeting, and the Golden Age meeting notice did not include the location or a proper citation of the closed session. • Out of 201 responding entities that provided meeting minutes, 74 organizations (36.8 percent) omitted at least one required element from the minutes. Again, neither of the responding organizations in Morgan County supplied minutes that contained all the items required by the Sunshine Law. Terlizzi said both the Golden Age minutes and the Versailles RFPD minutes failed to specify the location of the meeting. • Both the Versailles RFPD and the Golden Age NHD were among the 222 responding organizations that properly responded to the auditor’s request to identify the organization’s custodian of records. There were 12 organizations (5.1 percent) that did not respond properly. • Both the Versailles RFPD and the Golden Age NHD were among 201 organizations whose responses fully addressed the policy question about recording meetings, compared to 16 organizations (7.4 percent) whose responses fell short of Sunshine Law requirements. • Of the 309 delivered public records requests, 43 organizations requested payment before providing the records, which is allowed under the Sunshine Law. Most fees assessed were in compliance with the law, but some were not compliant or seemed unreasonable. Auditor’s conclusions In her summary analysis of how organizations statewide performed, Galloway estimated: • Approximately 893 of the 4,113 political subdivisions in Missouri (21.7 percent) would not respond timely to a Sunshine Law request. • Approximately 638 of the 4,113 organizations (15.5 percent) would not respond at all. • Approximately 2,727 (66.3 percent) would not fully comply with the public records requests. Galloway noted, “By failing to properly and timely respond to requests or denying requests unjustifably, political subdivisions risk fines, lawsuits, and loss of credibility with their constituency.” In a press release accompanying the report, Galloway added,

“My office regularly receives complaints related to access of public information, which is exactly what the Sunshine Law is designed to address.” She said the results of the study “were extremely disappointing and demonstrate that we have a long way to go in improving transparency and citizen access to information in Missouri government.” On a positive note, Terlizzi said the auditor’s office has received many calls from the government entities listed in the report. “This indicates these entities want to comply and are looking to improve,” she said. “That is a positive result from this report.” Local comments Representatives of the local organizations named in the auditor’s report were invited to comment on this story. Glenda Tietjen, administrator of the Golden Age Living Center, said she had contacted the state auditor. “In participating in this Audit we learned we need to have an agenda specific for closed meetings, not added onto the board agenda, along with all elements needed to be included in each meeting,” said Tietjen. “This has been a learning experience for us and we will continue to educate ourselves to meet all requirements of the Sunshine Law.” Shawn Brantley, administrator of the Morgan County Health Center, said: “After receiving notification from the Attorney General’s Office, I looked into this matter further, because I had no record of ever receiving such a request. “It appears that the State Auditor’s Office still had the previous administrator listed as the Custodian of Records for the health center, so I never received that letter. I will be contacting the State Auditor’s Office to clear this issue up.” Versailles Rural FPD board president Jim Dykzeul explained, saying the board secretary is available only two days per week and the recently deceased fire chief Troy Nichols, usually collected the mail. A letter from the auditor’s office to VRFPD read, “A sincere thank you ... for your interest in ensuring compliance with sunshine law requirements. ... I’m sorry to hear it was under such unfortunate circumstances and extend my sympathies to all on Mr. Nichols passing.”