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Quality Industries: no monitors, please

Quality Industries director Carol Elseman reminds the public they continue to receive paper, cardboard, aluminum and other metals to process for recycling. They do not, however, accept television or computer monitors. “It actually costs us to dispose

of those items and there are a limited number of places that will take monitors,” Elseman said. Public support is important and appreciated, Elseman said, but dropping off monitors is not beneficial to Quality Industries.

A Versailles resident reported last week receiving a telephone call from someone claiming to represent Medicare and needing to “update Medicare information.” The caller requested name,

address, and Medicare number. When contacted, Medicare reported they do not make those sort of telephone calls and warn people it is a scam. Do not provide any information over the telephone.

‘Medicare’ calls are scam Meetings Scheduled

David Wood, left, District 58 State Representative and volunteer with Quality Industries, hands out Christmas gift cards to Quality Industries employees Friday, Dec. 23 during the annual Quality Industries Christmas dinner at the facility in Versailles. Quality Industries provides sorting and packing services for various companies as a “sheltered workshop.” Pioneer Restaurant provided a catered meal and “Santa” (aka Mike Ritchie) made an appearance. (photo by Bryan E. Jones)

-- Versailles City Council: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, Versailles City Hall -- Barnett City Council: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, Barnett City Hall -- Morgan County Health Center board: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the health center in Versailles. --Versailles Rural Fire Protection District: 7 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, at Highway 52 and Route D station in Versailles. -- Morgan County SB40 Board for Developmentally Disabled: annual meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 107 N. Fisher in Versailles.

During the course of nearly two hours Monday, Dec. 19, the Morgan County R-II School District Board of Education heard arguments both in support of and in opposition to the possibility of the district leaving the TriCounty Conference to join the newly formed Ozark Highlands Conference. The decision to stay or go was characterized by high school principal Chris Marshall as “monumental” The Warsaw R-IX School District, a founding member of the Ozark Highlands Conference, recently sent a letter of invitation to the R-II school district to join the athletic conference. The conference currently includes Buffalo, Butler, El Dorado Springs, Sherwood, Warsaw, and Cole Camp (football only). The conference will officially begin in the 2018-2019 school year. One reason that has been cited for considering the switch to a new conference is that enrollment in R-II has remained flat or has declined, while some other schools in Tri-County have grown, putting R-II at a disadvantage. In the new conference, Versailles would compare favorably to other districts. R-II activities director Kyle Middleton used a PowerPoint slide presentation to make his case. While he said he wasn’t

knowns with a new conference, majority of coaches reported loss of community support, and they are willing to do whatever more limited media (television/ the district decides, but, in genradio) coverage. eral, think going to the new con Middleton suggested “cre- ference will make the programs ative scheduling” would help, by more successful. scheduling the longest trips on Wrestling coach Shawn BrantFriday nights or Saturdays. ley said, “We can’t continue this He also produced statistics way. All our numbers in all the demonstrating the poor showing programs are decreasing.” by Versailles in recent years in Former Versailles athlete the Tri-County Conference and Dustin Lehman made a case for a predicted staying with Tri-County. He citm i d d l e - o f - ed the long history of success in t h e - p a c k the conference, and the fact that standing in things naturally “go in cycles.” - Kyle Middleton, Activities Director Ozark High- “We can compete in the Trilands. County,” Lehman said. “I know 3) Better chance at post-sea- Middleton quoted Kaelin we can do it. We need to change son honors. Hood, the three-year athletic our attitude from ‘can’t’ to ‘can.’ 4) Health of student athletes. trainer for Versailles, as saying, We are on the right track with 5) Playing conference schools “I believe it would be in the best Tri-County.” similar in size and demograph- interest of our student athletes League baseball coach Neal ics. to leave the Tri-County confer- Sidebottom said, “What are we 6) R-II would be a founding ence.” She reported a decrease going to gain by switching conmember of the Ozark Highlands in participation, resulting in a ferences? It’s more than numbers Conference and be able to have reduced quality of practices. She on the board. We have a lot of a voice in how the bylaws are written and in scheduling. “I’d like to build a new tradition,” Mid- - Chris Marshall, High School Principal dleton said. “When you have a losing program, it’s easier to quit, to drop also said athletes are at a higher talented coaches. If we leave are out. We solidify this new confer- risk of injury because of less rest we going to have a different outence. We’re the big dog.” time and lower physical maturity come? We weren’t really looking Middleton also had responses (as underclassmen are used to fill [to change conferences] and, if to several possible objections roster spots). we switch, we can’t go back.” to joining the new conference. Attending the board meeting As for travel issues, the averSome of those objections include were numerous district coaches age trip in the Tri-County Confurther travel distance/time, un- and other interested parties. The ference is 47.8 miles (one way).

In Ozark Highlands, the average trip will be 67.3 miles. “Response to the change has been pretty split yes/no,” said superintendent Joyce Ryerson. “We’ve received some great questions. Being able to have conversation with folks is important.” Marshall, voicing caution, said, “As of right now, this feels like an arranged marriage. There are many unknowns and that’s a problem. It’s a big decision to jump into something that isn’t established. There’s no coming back. I think we need to wait three years, play some of those teams. If enrollment continues to decline, then we can ask to join.” ‘Town hall’ planned In order for the board to gather all necessary information and opinions from both sides of the conference change issue, a public “town hall” meeting has been scheduled 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the high school commons in Versailles. Those interested in participating will be asked to submit questions/concerns in writing to be asked at the meeting. Responses gathered at this meeting will be combined with other input, statistics, and survey results and a decision whether to stay with Tri-County or join Ozark Highlands will be made at the next school board meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 in

The Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors Monday, Dec. 19 scheduled their annual dinner meeting Friday, Jan. 13 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Versailles. Dinner will be chicken and pork steaks and mashed potatoes. There will be appetizers for a networking time beforehand. Social hour is planned 6 to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served 7 p.m. Announcements and door prizes will be awarded beginning 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 ($12 at the door) and can be purchased at the chamber office or Square Deals. Mitch Shields will donate an hour of acoustic guitar performance for the entertainment that evening.

Floor project Mike Kilkenny with Expert Remodelers submitted a $350 bid to replace four to five floor joists in the chamber office. He said additional expense may be necessary, depending on what is discovered in the renovation process. The bid was approved. Work is scheduled to be done between by New Year’s Day. New credit card Lacy Prater of US Bank presented information about the US Bank Community Card, a card for non-profit organizations that would be under the chamber’s name (as compared to individual names, as the credit card is currently). The board voted to begin using the Community Card offered by US Bank.

Kenneth Robelen, Jr., 11, from left, and his mother Anisha Robelen shop for items Wednesday, Dec. 21 with Versailles Police Officer Eric Hedrick during the annual Shop With A Cop event at Walmart in Versailles. This year, 25 children each received $150 through the Police Auxiliary. (photo by Bryan E. Jones)

Spreading holiday cheer

R-II board hears arguments to leave, stay with Tri-County trying to influence the board one way or the other, his presentation leaned heavily in favor of joining the new conference. Middleton cited several reasons he thought the change would be beneficial, including: 1) More success for students in class and life. 2) Building a new tradition will result in a culture change and winning attitude.

“I’d like to build a new tradition.”

“This feels like an arranged marriage.”

Chamber annual meeting is Jan. 13 Board ballot Both Jim Towles, with Versailles Rural Fire Protection District, and Steven Barnes, with Morgan County R-II schools, have expressed interest in being on the ballot to serve as chamber board members. The nominating committee reported the three-year position ballot includes Deanna Lucas, Brice Lake, Rebekah Wright, Cherylynn Gronhoff, Lacy Prater, and Steven Barnes. There are four three-year positions open. One-year positions on the ballot include Jim Towles, Mitch Shields, and Leslie Mooney. Christmas Review Board member reviewed the recent Christmas on the Square event in Versailles. It was reported carriage rides

went well, but the driver “didn’t make much in tips.” The chamber agreed to supplement $100. The Historical Society increased their membership and sold some fundraising bricks as a result of hosting Santa during the event. There were 20 vendors, most of which reported at least breaking even. Economic development Brice Lake will be representing the chamber at an upcoming lake area economic development council meeting to learn more about economic development for the Versailles area. The next meeting of the chamber board of directors is scheduled 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at the chamber office in Versailles.

the library at Versailles Middle School. Board Briefs - A bid of $172,342 was approved for the purchase of two full-sized International buses from Midwest Transit. - The annual R-II long-range planning meeting is scheduled 8 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Agenda items include Leader in Me program, employer needs assessment, data tracking, life skills class, transportation, district demographics, staffing, and facilities planning. - Missouri School Boards Association policies regarding technology usage, support staff, academic calendars, community use of district facilities, visitors to district property, and extracurricular activities and groups were reviewed. - Program evaluation reports for guidance and counseling were approved. - Brief updates were presented by administrators. - Board self-evaluation results were discussed in executive session prior to the open board meeting. - The balance in the R-II accounts as of Nov. 30 was $5,289,518.30. The next R-II board meeting is scheduled 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Versailles Middle School. This meeting was moved from Monday, Jan. 16 due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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Veterans helping veterans

Veterans at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles received gift bags Friday, Dec. 23 from Morgan County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5178. Distributing gifts were, from left, Ed Paris, post chaplain; Ken Nokes, post commander; and Gordon Kenney, post canteen operator. This is the third consecutive year the post has brought gifts to the residents who are veterans. (photos by Bryan E. Jones)

Filing continues for April elections

Filing for candidacy in Tuesday, April 4, 2017 municipal elections continues during regular business hours through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Morgan County R-II School District As of press time, incumbents Dwayne Schad and Brad Chamberlain have filed for two of three available seats on the the Morgan County R-II School Board, each with three-year terms. Also available is one seat for a oneyear unexpired term. Candidates for these positions may file during the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, while the school is in session. Filings will be accepted at the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central office, 913 W. Newton in Versailles. The school is currently closed through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. It will also be closed Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. City of Versailles Elections will be held for mayor, city marshal, north ward alderman, and south ward alderman of the City of Versailles, each with a four-year term. Candidates who have filed as of press time are incumbents Terry Silvey for mayor, Brian Bias for north ward alderman, and Chad Hartman for city marshal. Candidates may file during regular office hours at City Hall, 104 N. Fisher in Versailles. They must include with their filing an affidavit of tax payments and bonding requirements with the Missouri Department of Rev-

enue. Forms are available at dor. mo.gov/forms/5120.pdf. Versailles Rural Fire Protection District As of press time, no one has filed for the available seat on the board of the Versailles Rural Fire Protection District, with a six-year term. To file for candidacy, call the district office at 573-378-5901. Good Shepherd Nursing Home District As of press time, incumbent Betty Avey has filed for one of several available seats on the board of the Good Shepherd Nursing Home District. Up for election are: one director from Sub-district 1 with a one-year unexpired term; one director from Sub-district 5 with a two-year unexpired term; and one director each from Subdistricts 3 and 4, each with a threeyear term. Declarations of candidacy will be accepted during regular office hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, at the district office in the Kidwell Home, 1000 Kidwell Drive in Versailles. The office will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Morgan County Health Center As of press time, appointee Jim Smith has filed and incumbent Diana Burdick has re-filed for seats on the board of the Morgan County Health Center. Three seats are up for election, each with a four-year term. Candidacy declarations will be accepted during regular office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. week-

days, at the health center, 104 W. Lafayette in Versailles. Town of Gravois Mills Elections will be held for two positions on the Gravois Mills board of trustees, each for a twoyear term. As of press time, incumbents John Brooks and Pat Cable have filed for re-election. Candidates may file by calling town clerk Gail Kruse at 573374-4651. 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. City of Laurie Elections will be held in the City of Laurie for one alderman each from Ward 1 and Ward 2, each with a two-year term. As of press time, Karen Dobbins has filed as alderman for Ward 2, and Carol Gill has filed as alderman for Ward 1. Candidates may file during normal business hours at City Hall, 147 S. Main, lower level, in Laurie. Filings must include an affidavit of tax payments and bonding requirements with the Missouri Department of Revenue. Forms are available at dor.mo.gov/ forms/5120.pdf. City of Barnett Elections will be held for one seat each as alderman for Ward

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1 and Ward 2, each with a twoyear term, and an additional seat for Ward 2 with an unexpired term of one year. No one has declared candidacy for these positions as of press time. Declarations of candidacy may be scheduled by calling the city clerk at Barnett City Hall, 573-392-6482. Messages will be returned promptly. Barnett Special Road District As of press time, no one has filed for one available seat on the board of Barnett Special Road District 3, with a three-year term. Candidates may call Jeanne Thomas at 573-392-6482 for filing. Mid-Mo Ambulance District As of press time, no one has filed for the available seat from Sub-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, Jan. 2, 2017. Public Water Supply District 2 (Ivy Bend) As of press time, no one has filed for the available seat on the board of Public Water Supply District 2, representing Ivy Bend Sub-district 5, with a three-year term. Candidates for this position must file at the Morgan County Courthouse in Versailles.

The following offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 30 in observance of New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve: Morgan County Health Center, and West Central Missouri Community Action Agency. The Morgan County Library will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31. The Morgan County License Bureau will be open New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The following offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day: Morgan County Courthouse, Morgan County Circuit Court, Morgan County Associate Circuit Court,

Morgan County Division of Family Services and Senior Services, Division of Employment Security, Morgan County Soil & Water, Morgan County Library, Morgan County Health Center, Burrell Behavioral Health Services, Morgan County License Office, Versailles City Hall, Laurie City Hall, Sunrise Beach City Hall, Versailles Post Office, and the newspaper offices of The Morgan County Press and The Versailles Leader-Statesman. There is no school at Morgan County R-II Thursday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, Jan. 3. Classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 4.

An adult-education class to prepare students for a High School Equivalency certificate is scheduled to start again Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Morgan County R-II High School in Versailles. Classes are 4 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, starting Jan. 10, in Room 11 at Versailles High School. Students may enter from the west side of the high school. The program, allowing adults who did not graduate high school to earn the equivalent of a high school diploma, works to prepare students for a battery of proficiency tests, similar to the American Council on Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Education Development (GED) tests.

A high school diploma or equivalent is often required to get a job or obtain admission to a college or vocational school. Also available are college entrance exams and Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) preparation, job skills, and assistance with computer skills. Monthly orientation sessions for new students are 4 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, usually of the first full week of the month. Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orientation sessions are Tuesday, Jan. 10; Wednesday, Jan. 11; and Thursday, Jan. 12. For more information, call Priscilla Climes at 573-377-2012 or 573-480-0059.

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Obituaries Dennis A. Devine

Dennis Ardell Devine, 75, of Laurie, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, of lung cancer. was He born Dec. 7, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa to Bob and Betty Jean (Francis) Devine, the same day Pearl Harbor was bombed. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1960 and served in the Army National Guard from 1960 to 1966. He began his career in banking at First National Bank in Sioux City, where he met coworker Margaret Welch. They were married in 1961. Their family has included many nontraditional members, including foster children, foreign exchange students, and numerous youth from Guatemala and India sponsored through Christian Foundation of Children and Aging. He was an entrepreneur, a businessman, a banker, a real estate broker. He started an employment agency, sold seed corn for Cargill, and then settled into a long career in banking. He retired in 1984 as president of the Fillmore County Bank in Geneva, Neb. He then began Wildcat Enterprises, Inc., a flatbed trucking company. He had a sprint/midget race car team. When they sold the company in 1999, they retired to live full time in Sunrise Beach. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique Minneapolis Moline tractors, watching his sons drive race cars, piloting his grandchildren in boat rides, driving one of his tractors in a small town parades, and “going to coffee” each day. At age 70, he got his real estate brokers license and began working at Devine & Associates Real Estate. He served on municipal boards, school boards, state economic development boards, church committees and more. He is survived by his wife Marge; children Therese Devine and husband Jim Ford of Orland Park, Ill., Shawn and husband George Stewart of Englewood, Colo., David Devine of Eldon, Denise and husband Fred Wiebelhaus of Norfolk, Neb., and Andrew and wife Michelle Devine of Albion, Neb.; 14 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; siblings David and wife Leona Devine, Linda and husband Dean Rasmussen, Fran and husband Vern Renken, and Becky and husband Jim Faaborg; many nieces and nephews; and former daughter-in-law Vicki Devine. A Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, Dec. 28, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie with Father Henry Ussher celebrating. A visitation is scheduled 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30 at Meyers Brothers Funeral Home, 6200 Morningside Drive in Sioux City, Iowa, immediately followed by a graveside service at Climbing Hill Cemetery in Climbing Hill, Iowa, and a luncheon at the Bronson Community Center in Bronson, Iowa. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Dennis Devine for the construction of a shrine in Ghana. Arrangements are under direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie.

Deborah Parson

Deborah Lynn Parson, 64, of Gravois Mills, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born April 22, 1952, a daughter of the late Jess Alvin and Dolores Claudine (Freeman) Jordan. She was a resident of the Lake of the Ozarks and attended Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived by children Jason Parson and wife Andrea of Evansville, Ind., Tanna Severson of Anchorage, Alaska, and Shanna Stairs of Lake Ozark; three grandchildren; brother Daniel Jordan and wife Susan of Topeka, Kan.; and other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be at a later date in Garber Memorial Estates in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie.

Henrietta Cathrina Miller Rouse

Henrietta Cathrina Miller Rouse, 95, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born Nov. 17, 1921 to Emory E. and Mina E. Matthiesen Miller of Conway Twp, Mich. She attended Grant School through the eighth grade, then graduated in 1938 from Fowlerville, Mich. High School. She graduated in 1939 from secretarial course at Lansing Business University in Lansing, Mich. She was employed by Household Finance Corporation in July 1939 and later by Oldsmobile Division from 1940 to 1942 and again 1962 to 1967. She married Nelson N. Rouse April 18, 1942. In March 1967 the couple purchased their farm in Versailles. In 1968, she was employed by the Missouri Public Services Commission in Jefferson City and later the Department of Mental Health. She retired in July s1990, but returned to the department part-time until 2000. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Versailles. She served as Elder and Deacon, sang in the choir, and played in the bell choir. She served on the board of Westminster Heritage Center in Jefferson City. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She is survived by children George and wife Mary Ann of Versailles, Deitra McClain and husband Jack of Kirksville, and Brenda Klein and husband Larry of Innsbrook; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother Henry Miller; sister Bethel Schuchaskie; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 23, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles. Private graveside services followed. Memorial contributions were suggested to Westminster Presbyterian Church or the donor’s choice. Arrangements were under direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Charles ‘Chuck’ Edwards

Charles “Chuck” Edwards, 76, of Gravois Mills, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at his home. He was born March 8, 1940, in Ca mbr idge, Mass., a son of the late Leslie Marshall and Ruth (Olson) Edwards. He married Judith “Judy” Buchanan Sept. 27, 1971, in Miami, Okla. She preceded him in death Dec. 11, 2014. He owned and operated Gravois Supermarket until his retirement after 24 years. He was a member of the Osage Community Elks Lodge 2705 in Laurie, the Gravois Mills Lions Club, and attended the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. He enjoyed boating, remodeling homes, and traveling. He is survived by children Peggy Jewell of Gravois Mills, Rachelle Jackson and husband Doug of Lee’s Summit, Rene Gelso and husband Mike of Independence, Radonna Sheeley and husband Mike of Belton, Tommy Rowe of Gravois Mills, Bobby Rowe and wife Sherilyn of Kansas City, and Danny Rowe and wife Cathy of Lake Tapawingo; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister Joyce Ballew and husband J.E. of Albuquerque, N.M.; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brother Ron Edwards and son Jimmy Rowe. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Graveside services and interment were in the Holst Cemetery in Gravois Mills. contributions Memorial were suggested to the Salvation Army. Arrangements were under direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

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Chad Alan Billington

Chad Alan Billington, 44, of Gravois Mills, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at his home. He was born March 22, 1972, in Sedalia, a son of Jack and Joann (Zeigler) Billington. He graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia. He worked several years as a bartender for Planet Hollywood in Chicago and Miami Beach. For the past several years, he lived at Lake of the Ozarks and worked in marinas as a mechanic and enjoyed boating. He was artistic and enjoyed working with his hands, making bird houses, wood carvings, and Christmas ornaments. Growing up in Columbia, he played soccer beginning at age five, was on several traveling teams, and played at Hickman High School. He is survived by his parents; brothers Mike Billington and wife Susie, Greg Billington and wife Liz, and Brett Billington; a niece and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life observance will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Paralyzed Veterans of America. Cremation arrangements are under direction of the KidwellGarber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Jay Maharg

James (Jay) W. Maharg, 90, of Lake of the Ozarks, formerly of Gladstone, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. He was born June 13, 1926 in Jameson, to Crystal and Tom Maharg. He served on the USS Eichenberger in World War II as a fireman for the U.S. Navy, enlisting two days after graduating high school. He retired from UFCW Union Local Two as a meat cutter, having worked for Milgram’s, Safeway, and several other grocery chains. After retirement, he worked for a thrift store, at Liberty House, and attended theological college in his 70s. He was a member of Barry Christian Church, serving as a deacon.

He was married three times and had two children with his wife Bert: Kandy MahargQuesada and husband Victor, and James Phillip Maharg, deceased. He married Helen and they blended their families and had one of their own: Tammie Maharg-Harper and husband Rick, Linda Clemens-Dickens and husband Ray, Shirley ClemensCalandra and husband Vince, Patt Clemens-Jacobs, and Billy Clemens, deceased. His third marriage to Connie enlarged the family with Chris O’Banion and wife Rosie, Kyle O’Banion, and Sherry O’BanionLand and husband Jeff. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and traveling. He is survived by sister Joan McNealy; eight children; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of life observance will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Laurie Care Center, 610 Hwy O, Gravois Mills, MO 65037. Arrangements are under direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie.

Lois Emma Rissler

Lois Emma Rissler, 83, of Latham, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at her home. She was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Lancaster County, Pa., a daughter of the late Abram C. and Emma Elizabeth (Landis) Miller. She married Menno Nolt Rissler Aug. 14, 1954, in Lebanon County, Pa. He survives at the home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Leon and wife Charlotte Rissler of Latham and Glen and Isabel Rissler of West Liberty, Ky.; daughter Karen Rissler of Lititz, Pa.; foster daughter Tammy Fox and husband Thomas of Myerstown, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Versailles Mennonite Church near Versailles, with interment in the Versailles Mennonite Church Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

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Versailles Police Report

Tuesday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Dec. 25 The Versailles Police Depart- Thursday, Dec. 22- Lock-out ment recently responded to the at McDonald’s. Friday, Dec. 23- Call for asfollowing: Tuesday, Dec. 20- Call for sault at Blazing Saddles. theft at Walmart, customer had Saturday, Dec. 24- Call for her purchased items stolen from medical assistance at Walmart. her vehicle, Report of suspicious Sunday, Dec. 25- Call for vehicle at Magnolia and Hunter medical assistance at Missouri Streets, checked okay, people Avenue Apartments, turned over in vehicle waiting on friend who to Mid-Mo Ambulance District. lived there.

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The Gravois Fire Protection District responded to the following calls Sunday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 24: On Sunday, Dec. 18, two units and three personnel responded to a possible natural cover fire, determined to be a controlled burn upon arrival, on Millcreek Loop. No action taken. On Sunday, Dec. 18, two units and three personnel returned to Millcreek Loop to address concerns from neighbors that the controlled burn might escape control. Personnel extinguished fire. On Monday, Dec. 19, one unit and three personnel responded to a medical emergency on Seals Road. On Monday, Dec. 19, three units and four personnel responded to a medical emergency on Highway 135. On Monday, Dec. 19, two units and two personnel responded to smoke investigation on North Main, cancelled prior to arrival. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, one unit and three personnel responded to a medical emergency on White Oak Road. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, one unit and three personnel responded to a medical emergency on North Main. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, one unit and three personnel responded to a medical emergency on Sunset Road. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, one unit and three personnel responded to a medical emergency on Highway 5. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, one unit and two personnel responded to a medical emergency on Highway O. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, two

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units and three personnel responded to a possible propane leak on Luvin Road. Personnel found a near-empty propane tank with a strong smell of odorant around it. Area was checked with gas detector, no flammable gas was detected. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, one unit and two personnel responded to a medical emergency on Copperfield Road. On Thursday, Dec. 22, four units and seven personnel responded to a medical emergency on Highway P. On Thursday, Dec. 22, two units and three personnel responded to a small natural cover fire near roadway on Highway 5, north of Highway P. Fire extinguished by personnel. On Thursday, Dec. 22, one unit and three personnel responded to a medical emergency on Ottersway Road. On Friday, Dec. 23, three units and four personnel responded to a medical emergency on Meadow Brook Drive. On Saturday, Dec. 24, one unit and three personnel responded to a medical emergency on Mercury Road. On Saturday, Dec. 24, one unit and one personnel responded to investigate an automatic fire alarm sounding on Apache Drive. Alarm company notified it was accidental, but occupant could not give correct authorization code. Dispatch attempted to contact the residence, but could not. Upon arrival, confirmed the alarm was accidental and the resident needed no assistance. On Saturday, Dec. 24, one unit and three personnel responded to a medical emergency on Watson Circle.

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Daniel and Ruth Idlewine of Versailles are the parents of a daughter born Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Community Wellness Clinic in Barnett. The baby, Lora Danelle, weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces and

was 21 inches long. She has two brothers, Shawn Eli, 3; and Glendon Louis, 1. Maternal grandparents are Eli and Edna Martin of Versailles. Paternal grandparents are William and Anna Mary Idlewine of Latham. Paternal great-grandmother is Lorene Idlewine.

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Versailles Nutrition Site 308 Fairground Rd. • Versailles Thursday, Dec. 29- BBQ chicken legs, baked potato, apricots, hot ham & cheese sandwich, tossed salad, carrot cake. Friday, Dec. 30- Basa fish filet, California blend, coleslaw, chicken pot pie, tater tots, ice cream/topping. Monday, Jan. 2- Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 3- Swedish meatballs over mashed potatoes, California blend, spinach, chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, apple crisp. Wednesday, Jan. 4- Baked chicken, broccoli, lima beans, beef patty, scalloped potatoes, pie. Thursday, Jan. 5- Pepper steak, warm pears, peas & carrots, Polish sausage/sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, cheesecake. Friday, Jan. 6- Salmon patty, green beans, carrots, white macaroni/cheese, tossed salad, pudding.

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Gray moves to admin at Good Shepherd

by Janet Dabbs The Good Shepherd Nursing Home District board Friday, Nov. 11 hired Brad Gray as the Good Shepherd Care Center and the Kidwell Home administrator in Versailles. Gray brings a “wealth of experience” to the position. He was raised around the nursing home business in Farmington, where he, his father, and his grandfather constructed, owned and operated multiple nursing homes. “Grandpa built one of the first Elijah Lambert, center, was promoted Monday, Dec. 19 Cooper Roberson, right, was promoted Monday, Dec. nursing homes in the state in from Cadet Airman to Cadet Airman First Class, at the 19 from Cadet Basic to Cadet Airman, at the local Civil 1950,” he said. local Civil Air Patrol unit’s meeting in Eldon. Pinning the Air Patrol unit’s meeting in Eldon. Pinning the new rank After building and then opinsignia is Liz Johnson. new rank insignia are Liz Johnson and Bill DiMarsico. erating his own nursing home business for 15 years, Gray went on to work as a nursing home consultant for approximately 10 years. He says he enjoys people and loves working with the elderly. “I have met such a wide variety of diverse and interesting residents and I found, if I listen, I can learn a lot from them.”

Seeing the way the Good Shepherd Nursing Home District homes are put together as a nonprofit, meeting the board, and seeing how well the nursing homes Brad Gray were operated, sold him on coming to work for the district, he said. He said he also “really likes the people in the community.” Going forward, his short-term goal is to complete renovation work at the Good Shepherd Care Center, which is being implemented to update the facility. Gray is married to Kristie and they have two children and three grandchildren. The couple enjoys traveling to warm places together. He is an avid runner and runs approximately 100 miles a month.

Dr. William F. Smith II has accepted a threeyear contract with Wollongong University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to teach master’s William F. degree-level courses in Smith II the College of Arts and Humanities’ Department of Media and Communication. His first day of instruction is scheduled Monday, Feb. 1, 2017. Established 23 years ago, the Dubai campus is a division of the Australia-based University of Wollongong. The main campus was established in 1951 as part of what was then the New South

Wales University of Technology. In an email to local family members, Smith described the university’s main campus as a “well-known top university south of Sydney,” and the Dubai campus as a “well-established” school. Dubai, with a population of more than 2.5 million, is the largest city in the U.A.E., located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf. Smith is the son of Emma Lee and Ken Welker of Versailles, and the late William F. Smith. He is also the grandson of the late Edward W. and Carmen (Carrillo) Campbell. Smith’s wife Emily will accompany him at their new home in Dubai, where she also plans to work and study part-time. The couple’s marriage took place recently in China.

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The local Civil Air Patrol unit Monday, Dec. 19, earned recognition as the Civil Air Patrol Quality Cadet Unit of the Year with presentation of certificates at their meeting location in Eldon. At the presentation were, from left, Captain Willa Alderman; Technical Sergeant Sierra Bishop; Chief Master Sergeant Marie Williams; Staff Sergeant Andrew McCarty; Senior Airman Ryan Hartman; Chief Master Sergeant Thomas Cable; and Squadron Commander First Lieutenant Liz Johnson. (submitted photos)

McChristmas? Quality Industries assistant manager Kenda Fergerson, left, receives a $647.51 check from Knights of Columbus representative Bob Fournier Friday, Dec. 23 at the Quality Industries facility in Versailles. The money is half the proceeds from the Knights of Columbus annual fundraiser and stays local. The other half benefits Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. (photo by Bryan E. Jones)

Cash Boicourt, left, and Morgan Hibdon, art students at Versailles Elementary School, wrap their clay projects with the help of Gage Smith an A+ tutor. The local McDonald’s donated bags for every student to take their projects home. The students learned various clay techniques and created a shape of their choice. After drying for a week, they painted the projects and some students gave them as Christmas gifts. (submitted photo)

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Kendal Shewmaker, from left, Santa (aka Mike Ritchie), and Cathy Pryor share a bit of Christmas cheer Friday, Dec. 23 during the annual Quality Industries Christmas dinner at the facility in Versailles. Quality Industries provides sorting and packing services for various companies as a “sheltered workshop.” (photo by Bryan E. Jones)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI VAL KONIECZNY Plaintiff, vs. DIRECTOR OF REVENUE, CHARLES COLE, BETTY COLE, BRIAN BLACKWELL Defendants. Case Number 16MG-CC00085 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to respondent/defendants: CHARLES COLE, BETTY COLE, BRIAN BLACKWELL You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Missouri the object and general nature of which is to transfer to title to abandoned watercraft and other personal property that may have been the title owner of and which affects the following described property: 1984 Landau Pontoon Watercraft bearing VIN number LB011213M841 1981 Lowe Pontoon Watercraft bearing serial number LWNZ1324M81H-20SPT 2000 Johnson Model 25 outboard motor bearing VIN number G04715004 The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption and the name and address of Plaintiff’s attorney is Christopher Schappe; 216 E. McCarty St.; Jefferson City, MO 65101; 573-6348501. You are further notified that unless you file an answer of other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the date of first publication of this notice, which date is DECEMBER 8, 2016 judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this day NOVEMBER 29, 2016. LORI MOON /s/ Pam Parr Clerk The costs of Publication shall be paid by: Plaintiff 12-08-16 to 12-29-16 ------------------------------------------ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: WILMA JEAN FORTNER, deceased ESTATE NO. 16MG-PR00098 NOTICE OF HEARING TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP TO: Charles Fortner Kelly Hydorn Julie Layson Bridgette Kellogg, and any and all unknown heirs of Wilma Jean Fortner, deceased To all of the above-named Defendants You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day of January, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Missouri, Probate Division, will take up for hearing and determination the Petition for Order Declaring Heirship heretofore filed herein. After said hearing the court shall make a Decree determining the heirs of the decedent and their respective interests as heirs in any property of the decedent. Attorney for Petitioner: David A. Yarger, 104 South Fisher Street, Versailles, Missouri 65084. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 8th day of December, 2016. /s/ Sue Ball Clerk (Publish in Leader-Statesman: December 15, 22, 29, and January 5, 2017) 12-15-16 to 01-05-17 -----------------------------------------16MG-CC00087 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI TIMOTHY H. HUGHES & KRISTY A. HUGHES Husband and wife, Plaintiffs, vs. GEORGE EVANS and PHILLIP MARRIOTT and their unknown heirs, spouses, consorts, former consorts, donees, alienees, and immediate, mesne and remote, voluntary and involuntary grantees, assignees and successors in trust; and if any one or more of the above named defendants be dead, then the unknown spouses, consorts, former consorts, heirs, devisees, donees, alienees, and immediate, mesne and remote, voluntary and involuntary grantees, executors, administrators, assigns and successors in trust of each of such deceased defendants, Defendants. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to the above-named Defendants: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of the County of Morgan, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to quiet title, and which affects the following described property: Ten (10) acres, more or less, described as the North one-third (1/3) of the West three-fourths (3/4) of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 42 North, Range 18 West, in Morgan County, Missouri. AND All that part of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 42, Range 18, in Morgan County, Missouri, lying East of a certain branch running through said eighty (80) acres from the Northwest to the Southeast. The names of all of the parties to said suit are stated above in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff is Stephen Grantham, 104 South Fisher Street, P.O. Box 87, Ver-

sailles, Missouri 65084. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the 15th day of December, 2016, judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 8th day of December, 2016. LORI MOON by: /s/ Willa Stafford Clerk 12-15-16 to 01-05-17 ------------------------------------------In Re: John E Jones and Dorothy M Jones, husband and wife TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by John E Jones and Dorothy M Jones, husband and wife dated 01/26/2007, and recorded on 01/30/2007 Document 200700000569 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Morgan County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 01/09/2017 at 9:00 AM at the North Front Door of the Morgan County Courthouse, 100 E Newton St. Versailles, Mo 65084, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND LYING ABOVE CONTOUR ELEVATION 665 FEET: ALL OF LOT 6 OF SUNSET HILLS NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, MORGAN COUNTY MISSOURI. Substitute Trustee Corporation (STC) SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp.com Published in the Versailles LeaderStatesman File #: JOHJOOC1 First publication date 12/15/2016 12-15-16 to 01-05-17 ------------------------------------------In Re: Kyle G. Sears a single person and Martin Wayne Regan, Jr., a married person TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Kyle G. Sears a single person and Martin Wayne Regan, Jr., a married person dated 04/28/2006, and recorded on 05/04/2006 Document 2006-2814 RE-RECORDED ON 07/08/2013 in Document 201300003502 as modified by judgment in case 16MG-CC00001, filed July 14, 2016 and recorded July 18, 2016 as instrument 201603331, all in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Morgan County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 01/09/2017 at 9:00 AM at the North Front Door of the Morgan County Courthouse, 100 E Newton St. Versailles, Mo 65084, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST IN MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI. EXCEPT THEREFROM: THAT PART CONVEYED TO RICHARD R. ROGERS AND SAMYE J. ROGERS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 416 AT PAGE 399 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND BEING FURTHER EXCEPTED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST, IN MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 517.18 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A ROAD OF INGRESS AND EGRESS RUNNING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION FROM SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE LEAVING SAID EAST LINE AND RUN ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 78 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST 73.68 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 74.26 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN AND HEREBY EXCEPTED; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 92.30 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 128.05 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST 181.48 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST 119.66 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 134.39 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE OF THE ROAD AND RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST 674.91 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST 654.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 679.04 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM; ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3,

Public Notices TOWNSHIP 41 RANGE 17, LYING NORTH OF THE ROAD, KNOWN AS FRESNO ROAD, IN MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI. Substitute Trustee Corporation (STC) SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp.com For additional information please visit Auction.com. Published in the Versailles LeaderStatesman File #: SEAKYNOR First publication date 12/15/2016 12-15-16 to 01-05-17 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Donald W Crum and Wendill J Crum, dated April 8, 2008, and recorded on April 18, 2008, Document No. 200800002167 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Morgan County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on January 17, 2017, at 12:15 PM, at the Front Door of the Morgan County Courthouse, Versailles, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All that part of the West half of Lot One (1) of the Northeast Quarter lying South and west of Highway “CC” and North and East of a line described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said west half of Lot One (1) of the Northeast Quarter otherwise described as the intersection of the South right of way line of Highway “CC” and the East right of way line of the public road known as the fish hatchery road, thence Southeasterly to a point 700 feet, more or less, South and 580 feet, more or less, East of the starting point to an iron in set in concrete, thence due East 670 feet to an iron pin set in concrete in the West right of way line of Highway “CC”, thence Northwesterly following said right of way line of Highway “CC” to the point of beginning; in Section Six (6), all being in Township Fortythree (43), range nineteen (19), Morgan County, Missouri., commonly known as 748 Highway M, Stover, MO, 65078 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. SouthLaw, P.C., Successor Trustee First Publication: December 22, 2016. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Casefile No. 196367-809753. 12-22-16 to 01-12-17 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual stockholders’ meeting of The Bank of Versailles will be held at The Bank of Versailles, 113 E. Newton, Versailles, Missouri, on the 10th day of January, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect seven directors for the bank to serve beginning January 10, 2017, for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting. DENNIS C. MARKER Chairman Attest: SUE MORRISON Secretary

12-22-16 to 01-05-17 ------------------------------------------IN THE 26th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 16MG-PR00101 In the Estate of DWIGHT ALAN KRATTLI, Deceased Notice of Letters of Administration Granted To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Dwight Alan Krattli, Decedent: On December 15, 2016, JULIA F. KRATTLI was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Dwight Alan Krattli, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative’s address and telephone number are 29798 Hazel Road, Gravois Mills, Missouri 65037 - 573-3780151. The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and telephone number are: Randall O. Barnes, 219 East Dunklin Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 - 573-634-8864. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: August 27, 2016 Date of first publication: December 22, 2016 /s/ Sue Ball Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. 12-22-16 to 01-12-17 ------------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE: On December 19, 2016, the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Missouri, entered its judgment changing the name of minor Jamyson Lorray Presley-Strutton (DOB 12/12/2006) to Jamyson Lorray Strutton. 12-22-16 to 01-05-17 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Richard J. Heady, A Single Person, dated August 10, 2010 and recorded on August 19, 2010 as Document No. 201000003874 and modified by Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded on October 3, 2016 as Document #201604900, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Morgan County, Missouri. The Successor

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site (landfill/transfer station/recycling center). Disposal or recycling site should be named in the bid. A minimum 30 yard container/trailer is required for transport of material. Loading of dock foam will be provided. Material will be available to be hauled Monday thru Friday, starting at 7 am. The award will be based on cost per load estimate. Disposal cost not required, but may be included in cost estimate. The proposal must include a brief narrative describing method of performance and total cost hauling per loaded container. The project length will be until the clean-up is complete or funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. All locations are within a ten mile radius of Camdenton, Missouri. The exact locations will be provided upon contract award. You may contact Bryan George with any questions about the proposal at (417) 893-1238. Proposals may be submitted to Bryan George, Region T planner via e-mail at bgeorge@wcamerica.com or hand-delivered to 33924 Olathe Drive, Lebanon, MO 65536. Proposals are required to be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 20, 2017. 12-22-16 to 01-12-17 ------------------------------------------BUDGET HEARING The Morgan County Senior Citizens Tax Board budget hearing will be January 9, 2017 at 1 p.m. in the Simms Room in the Morgan County Courthouse. 12-29-16 to 01-05-17 ------------------------------------------

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December 24, 1936 Within the short time the city decided to clean up, a noticeable difference prevails. In walking around Saturday, we failed to notice the usual amount of drinking, profane language, and other degrading acts on our streets. Our police force has been instructed to clean up the town, and much credit is due them. Versailles can, and will, be made a little city worth while, and such steps as the City Council, the mayor, and our police department will, if given the chance, lay foundation. It is up to the citizens to put the rest in order. December 28, 1956 John Gerber of Versailles has been selected for membership in Gamma Sigma Delta, honor society of agriculture at the University of Missouri. Only outstanding graduate stu-

dents in the College of Agriculture are selected for this honor. Gerber received his B.S. degree this year at the University and is majoring in soil. A graduate of Versailles high school, Gerber is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gerber, northeast of Versailles. He is an army veteran. December 23, 1976 The Morgan County Health Center followed the pattern of other health institutions nationwide and halted its swine flu immunization program Thursday after reports of a possible link between the vaccine and a temporary paralytic disease. The program was stopped when national health officials indicated a concern that there was possibly a link between the swine flu vaccine and the Guillain-Barre syndrome, or French polio. It has been almost five weeks since the mass

swine flu clinics were held in Morgan County. Mrs. Bolton said no one in Morgan County has shown symptoms of the disease. December 26, 1996 Lincoln University earlier this year selected Bob Burris as one of the most revered older African-Americans in mid-Missouri. Burris, a past member of the Versailles City Council and former owner of Bob’s Motor Service, retired in 1991 after more than 50 years in the auto repair business. “I’m past the three-quarter century mark and working on my last quarter,” he says, then chuckles. “I was just beginning to wake up good when I reached a half century.” Burris’ advice to young people who believe their opportunities are limited is to search for the open doors.

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Please keep this door closed, unless... “PLEASE KEEP THIS DOOR CLOSED.” For years, under the previous administration, those words were emblazoned on a sign attached to an interior door between office space and the back area of our newspaper building. I always thought, in a mocking sort of way, “If I keep this door closed, how can I possibly use it?” Well, when I purchased the newspaper a year ago, I affixed an addendum to the sign, because I could. Just under “PLEASE KEEP THIS DOOR CLOSED” I placed the following: “Unless, of course, you need to open it to get to the other side. Then, just close it after you’ve gone through.” Finally, logic had prevailed! We have another office door, which is never really used, because there is now a permanent open entrance into the office area. At one time, however, before that entrance was cut into

the wall, that door was necessary. As a joke, I put a sign above the door reading, “VIP Entrance.” Okay, so maybe the first sign was a small victory for accuracy and the second just my wry sense of humor, but now I feel much, much better. Doors are meant to be used. Sometimes we don’t want to go a particular place or talk about a certain subject and we say, “Don’t even open that door!” Other times, one may say something that leaves an opening for criticism or a great joke and we say, “Well, you left that door wide open!” There are doors to success, doors to secret passages, doors to the unknown, doors to the past, doors of possibility. We even have devised game shows involving doors: What’s behind door number three? I guess one could say life is merely a series of opening and closing the right doors at the

right time. Just watch out for those revolving doors that are never really either open or closed. Tricky. I once heard a wise man say, “If you don’t want to fall into sin, don’t lean on the door of temptation.” There are many things in my life I don’t have to worry about. One, for example, is I don’t have to worry about getting arrested for fighting in some dive bar. Why? Because I don’t get drunk at dive bars and go antagonizing people because they look at me askew. I’m not leaning on that door. A new year is at hand, full of opportunities to mess up, to succeed, to fall, to get back up. It’s full of doors, either to open, close or ignore. None, though, should we simply lean upon. So, when you see a “sign” in life that reads, “PLEASE KEEP THIS DOOR CLOSED,” consider the possibilities.

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by Stacey Embry, Director, Morgan County Library On Facebook this morning, I shared a funny meme about this past year and the one approaching. I have never been one who understood the whole “I can’t wait until this year is over” mentality. In fact, I noticed so many comments in 2015 about looking forward to a new year that I might have made fun of it to some of my friends and family. Well, my special friend, Karma, decided to show me why people look forward to new years and new beginnings. Would I say 2016 was a “bad” year? Not necessarily. Even with some of the taxing moments of 2016, I still was able to appreciate what I had. A visit to the hospital with a family member; I could see the blessing in finding help and having insurance. I changed jobs this year; it added stress, but it has been rewarding and challenging in a great way. We all survived a weird election and discovered some people just don’t understand “if you don’t have something nice to say, say nothing at all.” So, yes, 2016 wasn’t awful. It just was what it was. This last week, I spent time preparing for 2017. I made new files and transferred old ones. My inner organizing nerd loved this. I brought out our strategic plan to see what I needed to start thinking about. I went “A Beautiful Mind” with sticky notes to line out my year. Don’t worry. I didn’t cover my whole office, just one little board; well, maybe two

little boards. I think 2017 is going to a great year for the library. We have four programs planned for the year. Program one will be with Bryan Jones. He will be sharing his percussion collection with us. He is a pretty unique cookie (don’t tell him I said that). He has various percussion instruments from all over the world and will share not only their sounds, but their history. We are looking at a Saturday, March 18 date for this event. Program two will be a “Farmer’s Market.” We are hoping to incorporate this event with our Summer Reading Program. This year, we look forward to involving our adults in SRP. I will be contacting various community members who grow and sell various produce, eggs, milk, meat, the list goes on. We are blessed by a community of self-sustaining, organic farmers and I am excited for them to share their knowledge and goods with us. Program three will involve pottery. Berenice was inspired by a children’s book we have. She has been nudging me about wanting to do this program for a few months. I put a sticky note up, so she knows I am listening. We are tentatively looking at September date for this program. Program four will be a community music recital. We have so many of our patrons who are learning to develop their various musical talents and would love to give them a place to share their talents with the rest of our community. This program is slated

for Sunday, Dec. 17. Our website is getting an overhaul. It has been down since November, but we are hoping by January it will be back; bigger and better. I am hoping to try my hand at a few grants this year, one being a technology grant. I have some big dreams for our library and technology will play a big hand in them. I don’t want to list specifics, but I will say these areas will benefit the seniors in our community and our genealogy-researching patrons. In February, we will be starting the “1000 Books before Kindergarten” program. It is pretty self-explanatory, reading before a child enters kindergarten. This event will be our first “new” thing we will be starting in 2017. I will share more about this program in next week’s Bookworm. Berenice has worked very hard preparing for this and we are excited to start it. So, 2016 is almost done and we are all looking toward a new year here at the library. If you are friends with me check out my 2016 post on Facebook. It sums it up. Yep 2016 might have thrown me for a loop; but, watch out 2017, I am ready for you. This “Beautiful Mind” has her sticky notes up and she means business! 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.

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Boonville to join Tri-County Conference

Versailles High School students Kelsie Byars, middle, and Olivia Manuel, right, spoke about their project focusing on employment of individuals with disabilities during halftime of the Tigers basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Leroy J. Viebrock Gymnasium. Jessica Byars, Kelsie’s sister, listens at left. (photo by Chris Johnson)

Local businesses recognized for support of Expect, Employ & Empower Campaign October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month, part of a U.S. Department of Labor campaign to educate the public about disability employment issues. In conjunction with this year’s observance, Versailles High School students Kelsie Byars and Olivia Manuel conducted a public relations project to focus on Morgan County. Byars and Manuel report that 16.9 percent of county residents

under the age of 65 have a disability. During halftime of the boys basketball game against Cole Camp Tuesday, Dec. 13, Byars and Manuel, on behalf of the high school DECA chapter, presented certificates to five local businesses, BW Graphics, Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Quality Industries, Subway, and Walmart, for their support of the Expect Employ & Empower

Campaign in Versailles. Both students said it was important to see the person and not just the disability and for persons or businesses interested in becoming involved to contact them at 573-378-4697 or send a message to the high school DECA chapter Facebook page. Their project was part of the Marketing II class at the high school taught by Becky Lehman.

The Tri-County Conference will have a new member at the start of the 2018-2019 academic year. The Boonville R-1 School District board of education voted unanimously to accept an invitation to join Tri-County during their meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20. Boonville will replace Warsaw, which had announced earlier it was leaving Tri-County after the 2017-2018 school year to become a member of the newly formed Ozark Highlands Conference. In an article published in the Boonville Daily News, Boonville superintendent Dr. Mark Ficken said there were multiple reasons the district decided to accept the offer, “It’s a conference likeness from top to bottom. We are more like the schools in Tri-County for multiple reasons: proximity, size and competitiveness. We are moving to the safest most stable situation that we can put our kids, parents, extracurricular activities programs and curricular programs in,” he said. After receiving the invitation, a committee was formed to gather information and make a recommendation to the school board. Boonville athletic director Chris Shikles was quoted as

saying Tri-County was a better fit. “I think the committee and the school board were comparing sizes of the schools,” Shikles said. “Obviously geography came into play. The sports that were offered also came into play. So, a lot of details and a lot of laying out what was best came into the decision.” Boonville has been a member of the North Central Missouri Conference since 2007. The league also includes Fulton, Hannibal, Kirksville, Marshall, Mexico and Moberly. Prior to joining the NCMC, Boonville was a member of the Missouri River Valley Conference for 36 years. Another factor in Boonville’s decision, district officials said, was travel time. NCMC schools play a home and away schedule for some sports, which meant Boonville had to take trips of nearly two hours to Hannibal and Kirksville. Boonville has an enrollment of 512 students, which would make the district the thirdlargest member of the TriCounty behind Eldon (605) and Osage (551). Enrollments at the other schools in the league are Southern Boone (501), Blair Oaks (430), California (416), Warsaw (388), Versailles (384),

and Hallsville (377). Boonville’s sports programs include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field for both boys and girls as well as baseball, football, softball, volleyball and wrestling. The Warsaw board of education unanimously approved a motion to join the Ozark Highlands Conference during their October meeting. Other members of the new conference are Buffalo, Butler, Cole Camp (football only), El Dorado Springs, and Sherwood, which is located in Creighton. The conference will begin competition in the 20182019 academic year. Warsaw has been a member of Tri-County since 1980.

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VMS Girls 8th Grade Basketball

The 2016-2017 Versailles Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team members are, front from left, Karisma Brey, Kaylee Witt, Alana Madole, Destiny Dowell, BobbiJo Mills, and Matti Hoeppner, back from left, manager CJ Adams, coach Russ Foster, Haylee Simpson, Shantell Weaver, Clara Manuel, Natalie Biermann, Lilly Peal, coach The 2016-2017 Versailles Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team members Allison Walters, and manager Eva Manuel. (photo by Chris Johnson) are, front, Preston Mullins, middle from left, Aden Buckingham, Jordan Williams, Ricky Zago, TJ Fallis, Kyle Bartlett, and Seth Newton, back from left, coach Barry Marshall, Joel Faron, Michael Bell, Logan Durham, Mikhail Gulyayev, Josh Leake, and coach Josh Walters. Not pictured is Ty Chamberlain. (photo by Chris Johnson)

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Four Tigers selected to MFCA all-district team

MSHSAA adopts baseball pitch count limit for 2017

The 2016-2017 Versailles Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball team members are, front from left, Kole Viebrock and Noah Dykzeul, middle from left, Spencer Bowman, Noah Whitfield. Lucas Randall, Gabe Lehman, and Jesse Comer, back from left, coach Barry Marshall, Gabe Ryerson, Eli Gulyayev, Cole Wilson, Adam Radcliff, Justin Hamrick, Jalen Johnson, and coach Josh Walters. Not pictured is Justin Williams. (photo by Chris Johnson)

Four players on the Versailles football team were voted to the Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 2 District 4 All-District team for 2016. The honorees include senior linebacker Devin Radcliff, junior wide receiver Taylor Dobbins, junior offensive lineman Chase Hyman, and sophomore linebacker Michael

Trotter. Radcliff led the Tigers defense with 88 tackles during the season and Trotter was second with 81 stops. Dobbins led the team with 17 receptions for 171 yards. Hyman started every game at offensive tackle. Versailles was 3-7 overall and 2-5 in the Tri-County Conference this season.

Elks Lodge sponsors Hoop Shoot Jan. 7 Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 of Laurie is sponsoring the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Versailles Middle School. There are three age groups for boys and girls: 8-9 years old, 10-11 years old, and 12-13 years old. How old the contestant is on April 1, 2017 determines which age group they compete in. Parents are asked to attend to confirm the competitor’s

age. Every competitor will receive a T-shirt and Elroy T. Elk drug resistance prizes. The top three in each age group will be awarded plaques and basketballs. The first-place winners advance to the district contest Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hurricane Deck Elementary School in Sunrise Beach. For more information, contact John Gilmore, 573-372-6665.

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Wrestling Club practice dates

The Versailles Wrestling Club will have practices for wrestlers who want to participate in tournaments 6 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday during January and February in the Audrey J. Walton sports complex at Versailles High School. New members need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. For more information call Shawn Brantley 573-539-2240.

STANDINGS and results Lake of the Ozarks Horseshoe Club Monday Night M&J Embroidery - Dec. 19 Player W L Clint Camp 23 10 Dan Couch 18 15 Carroll Sinclair 18 15 Mitzi Hughes 18 15 Jim Bainter 17.5 15.5 Paul Van Evercooren 16.5 16.5 Jane Couch 13.5 19.5 Jody Hughes 7.5 25.5 Tuesday Night Corn Hole Laurie Kitchen & Bath - Dec. 20 Player W L Jeff & Melinda 35 9 Mitzi & Dustin 25 19 Tom & Mary 25 19 Ron & Marilyn 23 21 Jim & Belva 23 21 Dale & Jane 18.5 25.5 Marty & Angie 16 28 Paul & Jerry 11.5 32.5 Wednesday A.M. Elks Lodge 2705 - Dec. 21 Player W L Lile Harper 24.5 8.5 Carl Folsom 23.5 9.5 Leroy Dooley 22 11 Mike Van Evercooren 21 12 Bret Heimsness 17 16 Greg Sides 15 18 Ellen Goodwin 8 25 Wednesday Night Singles Hibdon Gravel - Dec. 21 Player W L Donna Bastel 25.5 7.5 Jim Bainter 18.5 14.5 Bob Bastel 18.5 14.5 Dale Froling 17 16 Clint Camp 17 16 Mitzi Hughes 15.5 17.5 Elbert Parden 14 19 Jody Hughes 6 27 Thursday Night Corn Hole Green Horizons - Dec. 22 Player W L Rick & Joan 38 6 Daniel & Curtis 35 9 Paul & David 35 9 Steve & Jeff 30 14 Bob & Donna 28 16 Jason & Dell 13 31 Bill & Dorothy 11 33 Tony & Angie 9 35 Bill & Carol 9 35 Don & Kim 8 36 FINAL STATS FOR THIS LEAGUE

The 2016-2017 Versailles Middle School seventh-grade girls basketball team members are, front from left, Sedona Foster and Shae Sinclair, middle from left, Brenna McGill-Hertig, Alexis Miller, Brooklyn Yuska, Kara VanVleck, Madison LucasAvey, and Taegen Wieberg, back from left, coach Russ Foster, Joscelynn Marriott, Maris Ollison, Kylee Grandchamp, Katelynn Jackson, Daynelle Wolford, manager Talley Easton, and coach Allison Walters. (photo by Chris Johnson)

Beginning next high school baseball season, pitchers will be placed on pitch counts. At its November meeting, the Missouri State High School Activities Association Board of Directors approved a recommendation from the baseball advisory committee that pitchers be placed on daily pitch limits based on their year in school. The advisory committee voted unanimously to use the Pitch Smart requirements suggested by USA Baseball and Major League Baseball. Under the new rules, seniors and juniors are restricted to a daily maximum of 105 pitches while sophomores and freshmen

are allowed a maximum of 95 pitches daily. Pitchers can finish pitching to a batter if they reach the maximum number during an at-bat. Pitchers can pitch two days in a row as long as they don’t exceed 30 pitches per day, but they cannot throw three consecutive days. If a pitcher throws 76 or more pitches in a day, he will be required to take four days of rest, between 61 and 75 pitches requires three days rest, between 46 and 60 pitches means two days rest and between 31 and 45 pitches requires one day of rest before returning to the mound. The pitch counts apply to regular and post-season games. In June, the National

Federation of State High School Associations changed baseball rule 6-2-6 requiring each state association “to develop its own pitching restriction policy based on the number of pitches thrown during a game.” The new rules are in response to the increase in the number of arm injuries sustained by young pitchers in recent years. Both teams will record pitch counts during the game and coaches should verify the numbers after each half inning. Both teams will sign the pitch count forms at the conclusion of the game and must submit the information to the MSHSAA website within 24 hours or face a $25 fine.

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Kidwell remembered for service

The late David Kidwell was honored Saturday, Dec. 10 for his service to the Versailles Rural Fire Protection District. A plaque was presented to family members during the district’s annual Christmas dinner at Rolling Hills Country Club in Versailles. Receiving the plaque were, from left, Julie Kidwell, Joan Kidwell, and William “Bill” Kidwell. Presenting are board representative Larry Lackey and fire chief M.B. “Doc” Jones. David Kidwell was president of the fire district board and served from 1989 to 1995. (photo by Bryan E. Jones)

Terry Mooney of Golden Beach took this photo of a bald eagle Friday, Dec. 23, at the corner of W-3 and Eagle Point Road in Morgan County.

Car connects with Co-Mo

A woman was hospitalized Tuesday, Dec. 27 after driving her car through a chain-link fence around the Co-Mo Connect shed at Walnut and Newton streets in Versailles. The driver of the Saturn with handicap tags was taken by MidMo Ambulance to St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City. A witness told investigating personnel the Saturn came to a stop in the street, then swerved off the left side of the roadway at low speed, went under the chainlink fence and off an embankment, and came to rest with its front bumper touching the CoMo Connect shed. The accident was investigated by Versailles City Police Officer Kyle Towles, with assistance from other Versailles police officers, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. The Saturn was towed by Whan’s Towing of Versailles with apparently minor damage. Its air bags did not deploy, but the driver was wearing a seat belt during the crash. No interruption of Co-Mo internet service was reported.

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Aiden McDowell, from left, Tiah Cunningham, and Tabitha Huff worked Wednesday, Dec. 21, along with a few other students, building a castle out of cardboard and paper at the Morgan County Library in Versailles. They also made shields from the window cutouts. The project is part of the library’s ongoing youth service program. The castle will be used by young children in the children’s library. (left photo by Judy McDowell, right by Bryan E. Jones)

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Small people making little people

Jaci Kurtz, from left, Alayna Muller, and Joel Muller decorate gingerbread people Wednesday, Dec. 21 during story time at the Morgan County Library in Versailles. (submitted photos)

Audit: Lake West Ambulance District in solid financial position

Christmas in a box

Preparing boxes to help people take home toys Thursday, Dec. 15 were, from left, Mike Nienhuis, Heather Bartlett, and Amanda Gerlt at the Morgan County Caring for Kids Coalition Christmas for Kids toys distribution in the gymnasium of the Assembly of God church in Versailles. The coalition, through donations of money, toys, and other goods from individuals, churches, and other organizations, was able to help more than 1,000 people have a more joyful Christmas this year. The Busicks have three children, ages 5, 4, and 2. (photo by Bryan E. Jones)

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LWA employee injured It was reported one of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employees was injured while cutting wood. She will be out for a few weeks. She fractured her jaw and dislodged most of her teeth. Lake West Ambulance employees took up a collection to help purchase wood for the family and to help with medical expenses. Full-time employees plan to donate sick-time. Two open board seats Tuesday, Dec. 13 was the first day to file for open board seats for the Tuesday, April 4, 2017 election. Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and vice chairman Tom Roofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seats are up for election. In other business, it was reported Comfort Zone Heating and Cooling contracted maintenance has been completed at South Station. The district has written off $124.80 and $4,904.40 has been sent to collections. Operations report The district had 97 patient contacts in November. Of the contacts, 53 were with the north

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Jerry Stafford, South Elementary School janitor, cleans the lunch room on his last day before retiring from the district Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the school in Gravois Mills. (photo by Janet Dabbs)

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Preschool teacher April Thompson, left photo, teaches nine-month-old Race Johnson about colors Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Loving Hands Preschool in Laurie. The activity also helps to strengthen his motor skills. Eight-month-old Thomas Parker, right, plays with educational toys Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the preschool. His teacher says he is very independent and active. (photo by Janet Dabbs)

Averie Hotle holds a Christmas tree she made in geometry class Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Hurricane Deck ElemenKingsley Noonan smiles through a Christmas wreath he Jordan Cook holds a gingerbread man he made in class tary School in Sunrise Beach. Her class was learning made in art class on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at South Elemen- Tuesday, Dec. 20 at South Elementary School in Gravois about the attributes of three dimensional shapes. (photo by Janet Dabbs) tary School in Gravois Mills. (photo by Janet Dabbs) Mills. (photo by Janet Dabbs)

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Jancey and John Taylor, Laurie Enchanted Village of Lights volunteers, greet guests with brochures and candy canes Monday, Dec. 26 in the Laurie Park. They were excited to see the number of guests who travel to come see the lights. (photo by Janet Dabbs)

by Janet Dabbs The date for the Laurie side The Laurie Board of Alder- walk project completion has man approved a request by Lau- been moved from Thursday, rie City Clerk Ron Clarke to Dec. 15 to Friday, Dec. 30. Acpursue setting up the city web- cording to Clarke, the setback site with the ability to accept was due to Missouri Departonline payments, through the ment of Transportation work deBank of Versailles. lays. He also reported the elec Clarke told the board at the tricians assigned to the project, Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting, that with Myers Electric, have been if the city chooses to move for- busy working on a different ward, they will be able to accept project. Clarke confirmed there payments for water and sewer would not be a financial consebills, court fees, merchant li- quence for finishing the project censes and more. Clarke added past the deadline. there has not been much of an Street paving update interest in online payments. Laurie legal counsel Steve Sewer maintenance Grantham reported he met Public works employee Steve with the Gravois Arm Special Holloway reported 75 percent 8 Road District commissionof the maintenance/repair of 22 ers and their attorney, Andrew city duplex stations was com- Hardwick, to discuss the details plete. He added he is waiting on of the district joining the city of the parts for three pumps and Laurie to repair city streets. one lift station to finish. One question posed was Beginning in January, he plans whether or not it was legal for to switch to purchasing Simplex the district to charge the city for grinders for all grinder stations. the use of their equipment. The He estimated the change would district was factoring in the cost save the city approximately of wear and tear on the equip$6,000 on 10 pumps, plus add ment while working on Laurie two years to the warranties on Streets. each pump. Grantham advised that he The city has a pump at ev- didn’t think it was legal, beery house connected to the cause the district receives tax DOING WHAT WEcitySAY SINCE 1935. sewer, which equals 230 pumps, money from the city. Grantham and, according to Holloway, and Laurie Mayor Herb Keck they are getting old enough to agreed to meet with Hardwick need replacing soon. Holloway to discuss the legalities and reestimated the cost for the new port back to the board. pumps will be approximately New turn lane $1,200 each. Mayor Allen Kimberling anSidewalk deadline extended nounced he had discussed the

2X2s for 25, 2016 Two candidates fileDecember for Rocky Mount FPD seat

from a Federal Emergency by Janet Dabbs Rocky Mount Fire Protection Management Agency grant District Chief Kevin Hurtibise were both connected and in serreported to the district board vice to clean gear. Finances that two people have filed to run for Alan Moore’s six-year term Hurtibise requested the vote board seat in the Tuesday, April on the 2017 budget be taken 4, 2017 elections. after the closed session of the Hurtibise added that the meeting. The board went into funds to pay for election costs closed session to discuss perwere included in the 2017 bud- sonnel. After the board returned get. The board approved the ex- to the regular meeting, and after penditure. review, the board approved the In other board business, 2017 budget as presented. Hurtibise reportedSTATEWIDE the pump The district earned $2,226.20 and vacuum systems on the re- for new permits and they recently purchased truck were ceived 17 calls for service in tested and both work well. November. He added that all the out- After a review of the bills, lets were also tested and sev- the board approved paying eral were found to be in need the December bills as well as of repair, some of which were the transfer of $48,000 to the known about at the time the checking account for payment truck was purchased. He report- of said bills and payroll. ed malfunctioning valves on the The next meeting of the district’s Peterbuilt Tanker were Rocky Mount Fire Protection replaced as well. District board is scheduled 7 He also reported the washer p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Staand dryer purchased with funds tion 1 in Rocky Mount.

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proximate $5,000 raise for both Laurie Police Chief Mark Black and Clarke. Clarke reported at the Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting that, since that time, a judge has placed a temporary injunction blocking the new rules. The wage increase became effective in December and the board has decided to continue to pay the increase. Finances • The board approved an ordinance adopting an annual budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1. • The board forgave a sewer bill for Hairport in the amount of $213.51. The bill was escalated due to a water leak. • The board approved endof-the-year employee bonuses in the amount of $100. • A decision to donate $200 to the Westlake Aquatic Center was tabled due to a question as to whether or not the city can give public money to a private institution. Grantham was charged with looking into the matter. In closed session, the board voted “no” on the purchase of real estate offered to the city. The subject property is 80 feet of Highway 5 frontage property located south of Shoreline Realty. The next meeting of the Laurie Board of Aldermen is scheduled 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Laurie City Hall.

need for a turn lane in front of Dollar General with Morgan County Presiding Commissioner James Bryant. According to Kimberling, Bryant said the turn lane was on the county schedule, but it was number four out of five in the line of county priority projects. Wellington Woods The board approved an ordinance accepting the existing Wellington Woods Subdivision roads. The Wellington Woods subdivision first petitioned the city to accept the roads into the city roadway system in 2008. The Laurie Public Works department provided evidence that the existing roadways met the requirements in effect at that time. The 2016 ordinance accepting the streets stipulates that the adoption of any subsequent new roads in the Wellington Woods subdivision would be required to meet the acceptance criteria in the second Ordinance 200923. Wage regulation In August, the board approved increasing the wages paid to salaried city employees in accordance with changes in the Department of Labor and the Fair Labor Standards Act regulations. The primary change to the regulations was an increase in the weekly salary requirements for employees paid on a salaried basis. This was an ap-

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Team and Solo | Regional and Over-the-Road Flexible Schedules | Performance Bonuses out is received. by Janet Dabbs Paid Orientation and Time Training Program other business, the board In CDL The Sunrise Beach Fire Off Pro-| Paid andof Part-time approved the following: tection DistrictFullboard direc- Opportunities tors, Monday, Dec. 19 at their • 2017 operating budget. contract with regular monthly dis- • Dispatching CONTACT DOUGmeeting, AT 618-406-9948 WITH QUESTIONS cussed an accident involving the Camden County Sheriff’s district firefightersCOMPANY and a district DRIVERDepartment. BENEFITS • Changed the position title of pumper truck. Friday, $6,000Dec. tuition16, reimbursement Platoon Captain to Captain, and Truck 12Medical, was traveling onvision Route dental and insurance and 401(k) plan MM when it slid on the ice, went added a Lieutenant position. off the roadway and overturned. • Authorized the district’s A firefighter sustained injuries participation in the MO LAGER schneiderjobs.com pension program, with the 1500 and the truck was totaled. The accepted a payment from hour option. Incident report the district’s insurance company EAST to cover the replacement of Truck District firefighters responded 12, for the sum less than the total to 60 calls for service in November. Through the end of Noinsured value of the truck. District counsel Thomas Lo- vember, the district made 650 raine advised the STATEWIDE board to move responses as compared to 656 forward with replacing Truck 12, responses in the similar period based on the emergency provi- in 2015. District members also particision under Missouri law. The board then authorized pated in 165 training events for Chief Dennis Reilly to enter a total of 1052.51 staff hours of into a contract with Jon’s Mid- training. America Fire Apparatus, Inc. to Firefighters responded to the replace Truck 12, using reserve following calls for service in Nofunds, if necessary, to accept vember: 29 emergency medical delivery of the replacement unit. service, nine alarms sounding, A provision was attached that, eight natural cover fires, six inshould the use of reserve funds vestigations, three public assists, be necessary, the funds will be three structure fires, one motor replaced once the insurance pay- vehicle crashes and one cover

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Apparatus New boat motors for the dis Reilly reported Capt. Kiley trict’s fire boat have arrived and Hartzler has resigned to pursue Advantage Marine is in the proother opportunities. Her last day cess of installing them. at work will be Friday, Jan. 13. Apparatus service testing and DOINGZacher WHAT SINCE Firefighter willWE be SAY as- the annual 1935. ladder testing are signed to Truck 12 on the B Pla- complete. The self-contained toon to fill the officer vacancy, breathing apparatus testing will until a promotional assessment be accomplished this month. is conducted. The next meeting of the Sun Reilly informed the board that rise Beach Fire Protection Disthe district’s Professional Devel- trict board is scheduled 7 p.m. opment Academy has been com- Monday, Jan. 16 at the district pleted and they now have addi- administration building in Suntional acting company officers to rise Beach. assist with staffing. Earn up to $75,000

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11 positions- Temporary/seasonal work operating repairing and maintaining agricultural equipment including forklifts, planters, cultivators, and tractors on a diversified fruit/vegetable crop farm, from 02/05/2016 to 11/30/2017 at Daniels Produce LLC, Columbus, NE. This job requires a minimum of six months of prior verifiable experience operating, repairing, and maintaining agricultural equipment including forklifts, planters, cultivators, and tractors on a diversified fruit/vegetable crop farm. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. repeatedly throughout the course of a day. Employer-paid post hire, upon suspicion and post-accident drug testing and random alcohol testing required. $13.80/hr or applicable piece rate depending on crop activity, or current applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at employer discretion. Workers are guaranteed ¾ of work hours of total period. Work tools, supplies, equipment supplied by employer without charge to worker. Housing with kitchen facilities provided at no cost to only those workers who are not reasonably able to return same day to their place of residence at time of recruitment. Transportation and subsistence expenses to work site will be paid to nonresident workers not later than upon completion of 50% of the job contract. Interviews required. Apply for this job at nearest State Work-force Agency in state in which this ad appears, or Nebraska Workforce Development, 550 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68509-4600. Provide copy of this add. Job Order #387538

2017

LPN (Night Shift)

Apply in person at:

Good Shepherd Care Center 1101 W. Clay • Versailles

573-378-5411

Equal Opportunity Employer - Title VI Program

POSITION NOW AVAILABLE

Dietary Aide

(Full-Time) Apply in person at:

Good Shepherd Care Center

NOW HIRING!

We are taking applications for multiple openings for PRODUCTION WORKERS and MACHINE OPERATORS in Versailles. These are full time openings starting at $11.99-$12.09/ hr. We are hiring for all shifts! Benefits available after 60 days! HS Diploma/GED required. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. Apply now online at www.penmac.com or apply in person at 102 N. Business 54, Eldon. 573-392-8383

1101 W. Clay • Versailles

573-378-5411 Equal Opportunity Employer

Caring Individuals

HELP WANTED Someone with farm or chainsaw experience. Openings in the Laurie, Stover and Tipton areas. If interested please call Hentges Tree Service at 573-893-2896.

for

CNA Positions Starting pay rate: $950/hr.

Apply in person at either location:

–––––––––––––––––––––––– WANT TO BUY STANDING white oak, black oak, walnut timber. Call 573-789-2852. (MP12-08-16-4t*) ––––––––––––––––––––––––

POSITION NOW AVAILABLE

Laurie Care Center

Good Shepherd Care Center

573-374-8263

573-378-5411

610 Hwy O, Laurie

END OF YEAR

Enter to WIN 1 of 4 Drawings With Purchase Continues Thru Dec. 31! Made on Sale Days!

Turkey Sausage

SALE!

10% OFF STOREWIDE Select Toys:

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE!

Apple Crisp

Bratwursts 20 oz.

Frozen Orange Medley

& Peach Cobblers 32 oz.

$1.49

$2.99

Smoothie Mix 16 oz

$1.25

37949 Hwy. E • 660-337-0102

1101 W. Clay St., Versailles

Equal Opportunity Employer

REAL ESTATE

AUCTION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 - 10 AM

310 NORTH MAIN ST. (HWY 5), LAURIE, MO

PRIME COMMERCIAL SITE

(Just East of Bethel Mennonite Church on Hwy E)

Receive a 7% discount on purchases when paying with check or cash and receive Your #1 Gardenin a 5% discount when paying with g Source! a credit or debit card! • Black Oil Sunflower Seed - 50 lb. $19

Morgan County Seeds LLC 18761 Kelsay Rd. • Barnett • 573-378-2655

Open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. From Versailles, take Hwy. 52 east to Hwy. C, east to Kelsay Rd., 1.3 miles north on Kelsay Rd. or 1 mile past the Dutch Country Store. www.morgancountyseeds.com

Invitation For All Farmers Tuesday, January 10 • 9 a.m.-Noon

You are invited to an Insta-Gro Liquid Plant Food information meeting on plant nutrient needs for your crops regardless of the crops you grow. Our main speaker, Rick Dues, is a grain and cattle farmer from Ohio with more than 30 years experience growing nutrient dense and high yielding crops using liquid plant foods. In everyday common language, Rick will explain how plants and animals react to the nutrients you put on your soil. He will also show you how to save money on fertilizer and supplement costs. He will talk about his own personal gains he has made using Insta-Gro products. It will be well worth your time and effort to be at this meeting to hear Rick out. Our second speaker is Myron Miller from Seymour, MO. Myron will highlight the many products Insta-Gro has along with products form the Gantec Company.

1 WINDSOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION

660-647-5444 Market Report

OFFICE - INCOME - RETAIL

Windsor Livestock Auction Market Report Dec. 21, 2016: 1738 receipts, 6% cows. Compared to last week steer & heifer calves sold mostly steady to 6 higher. Yearling steers and heifers sold 5-10 higher. Weigh Cow sold 4-8 higher

HIGH VISIBILITY COMMERCIAL LOCATION

Steers Medium & Large Frame #1 300-400 lbs........ $150-$191 400-500 lbs.........$151-$171 500-600 lbs.........$141-$157 600-700 lbs. ....... $130-$146 700-800 lbs........ $124-$145 800-900 lbs........ $120-$140

3,400 SF on two levels both w/ hi-grade finish - Owner occupant/ Income property - Zoned C-2 - Multiple store fronts w/ separate entrances - Asphalt parking lot - MODOT estimates 4,000 +/- cars per day - Built in 1993 - Large private offices & conference rooms - City water & sewer - Electric HVAC - New roof in 2007 - Central vac system & more... NORMA E. MORRISION TRUST (SELLER) Terms: 10% buyer premium, complete terms online

Auctioneers: Wally Iman & Scott Martin 800-499-6774 Complete Listing, Pics & Terms at LandAndAuction.net

The Morgan County Marketplace

Where you can sell and find products and services in Morgan County.

Call Dorothy at 573-378-5441 to place an ad.

Small Frame or Fleshy Steers & Bulls 400-700 lbs. ....... $100-$134

Heifers Medium & Large Frame #1 300-400 lbs....... $125-$145 400-500 lbs....... $124-$144 500-600 lbs....... $121-$139 600-700 lbs. ...... $120-$132 700-800 lbs........ $117-$131 800-900 lbs....... $110-$124 Small Frame or Fleshy Heifers 400-700 lbs. .........$93-$120

Weigh Cows Bulk............$48-$56 High Dressing.................$55-$65 Low Dressing .............. $38-Back Bulls Bulk........................$70-$85 Rep. Sales 24 Blk. Strs. 434 lbs.............. $171 28 BBWF Strs. 502 lbs. ........ $157 22 Blk. Strs. 613 lbs.............. $146 13 Blk. Strs. 717 lbs................$143 72 Blk. Strs 682 lbs............... $146 12 Blk. Strs. 708 lbs.............. $145 72 Blk. Strs. 718 lbs.............. $137 56 MX. Strs. 813 lbs.............. $137 56 BBWF Strs. 883 lbs. ........ $138 10 Blk. Hfrs. 622 lbs.............. $132 11 BBWF Hfrs. 762 lbs.......... $131 23 Blk. Hfrs. 501 lbs. ............ $139

NO Sale Wednesday, Dec. 28.

If you want to SAVE MONEY on input cost for your crops or animals, do not miss this meeting!

Happy Holidays

Refreshments will be served at forenoon with a noon meal by reservation only.

See you back on Jan. 4, 2017

To make your meal reservation, call 573-378-2655 by 6 p.m. on or before Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

www.windsorlivestockauction.com

Morgan County Seeds LLC 18761 Kelsay Rd. • Barnett • 573-378-2655

Rodney Drenon 660-890-4898 Jake Drenon 660-441-7716 Blake Drenon 660-351-4887

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–––––––––––––––––––––––– RELIABLE HANDYMAN. “No job too small.” Decks, tile, painting, trim, etc. Remodeling or new construction. Please contact T.J. Rowe, 573-372-5484 or 573286-5819. Insured/references. (MP-09-15-11-tfn) –––––––––––––––––––––––– SLOAN LITTER SPREADING, poultry litter available, custom spreading, 10 years experience, Call Dennis, 660-337-6345, cell

573-378-8369, 14435 Akinsville Dr., Fortuna. (MP-08-21-14-tfn) –––––––––––––––––––––––– LEAF REMOVAL Tired of raking leaves? Let us do it for you. Give us a call, 573-569-1979, Kountry Kut Lawn Care. Leaf vacuuming, leaf blowing, mowing & trimming. (MP-10-06-16-tfn) –––––––––––––––––––––––– ALL STAR MOBILE HOME Transporting Need your home moved? We re-level new or used homes. 660-221-3848. (MP-1215-16-8t*) ––––––––––––––––––––––––

RothCo, LLC 573-378-0610

Winter Special

GOLF CAR Sales & Service

50 Tune Up

December Only

Will Work on All Brands

6 & 8 Volt Batteries • Pick Up & Delivery Anywhere in the Lake Area 32172 HWY 135 • LAURIE, MO 65037

Bakery • Surplus Groceries • Bulk Foods 19532 Hwy. C, Barnett

Located between Versailles & High Point on Hwy. C

Prices Good Through Jan. 3, While Supplies Last

New Machines Starting At $149.00

ATTENTION FARMERS

BYRON SEEDS WINTER MEETING

Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Sunday

WHEN: Wed. Jan. 11, 2017 TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Morgan County Seeds Meeting Room

18761 Kelsay Rd. • Barnett

• We have a tractor loader & hot pressure washer to clean your items. • We have an extensive mailing list, offer Internet bidding & accept credit cards. • We also have a drone helicopter to take aeriel photos of your property. We charge no buyers premiums or fees. What you bid is what you pay! Though we sell all types of items including farm sales, machinery, household and antiques, we specialize in selling real estate at auction.

For all your auction needs call: 573-378-8822

Booking Sales for Spring - Book Yours Now! Go to auctionarrows.com to view sale bills.

2017 is almost here...

2017 Central Missouri Professional Services Guide!

Here are just a few of the benefits you will enjoy as an advertiser: • 10 Copies of the magazine for your business to distribute to your customers • An ad in a publication that will be used more often than a bulky phone book • Reach new customers in an area where you haven’t advertised before • FREE Color and a FREE index listing with your phone number • Business exposure in more than 10,000 homes! Pro Services Guide Publication Date: January 25, 2017

Local Cravings

Restaurant Guide For Great Food

Open Every Day 11-8 (Except Tuesday)

ies p ar t g i B for call tions r va rese

573-207-8462 • Laurie On O Road Next to the Theatre

10-42 Bar & Que

CHANCES “R”

Dine-in or Carry-out Thursday Ribs Friday Smoked Meatloaf

Family Dining - “A Fun Place!”

Open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Catering Available

Let us help you serve up more customers! Be a part of our Local Cravings

Restaurant

Guide.

573-372-5141

Hwy. 5 • Gravois Mills

doz.

Restaurant - Lounge Established 1989

Open 7 Days a Week

Chances are, you’ll be back! Hwy. 5 • Laurie, MO 65038 573-374-8770

The 5 Diner

Hwy. 5 • Gravois Mills

573-372-8146

Open 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. 7 days a week

Daily Specials Breakfast ALL Day

Call to advertise here. 6 weeks for $45. 573-378-5441

Check out our pallet areas for even larger savings on case quantities!

573-378-4672

13920 Market Rd., Versailles, MO 65084 We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, EBT

Open 8:30 to 5:00 Mon.-Sat., Closed Sun. Ad good through Dec. 31, 2016

3 Day Year End Sale

Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 29-31, 2016 Only

20% Off Storewide Subject to stock on hand

3 Day Wisconsin Cheese Sale Dec. 29-31 Only

Colby-Cojack-Mild Cheddar-Pepper Jack Blocks Shredded Cheddar Jack-Mozzarella-Cheddar Sliced Yellow American - Sliced Swiss American 1-8 5 lb Units $13.95 each - Any 9-19 Units $12.95 each 20 or More Units $11.95 each - Final Discounted Price

Thank you for your patronage in 2016. We look forward to serving you in 2017.

California Navel Oranges Native Cracked Pecans 3 lb. $13.95 - 5 lb. $19.95 Case of 88 ct $25.95 Stuart Cracked Pecans Texas Red Grapefruit 3 lb. $21.95 - 5 lb. $34.95 Case of 48 ct $19.95

Don’t Wait!

Mac’s at the Lake

Fresh Brown Eggs ¢

Garlic Smoked Sliced Strawberries In Syrup Bologna On-Farm & Roadside Tire Service Available Pork Shoulders 99¢ lb. 10 oz. 59¢ ea. 59¢ lb. Cheddar Mushroom Shredded Smoked Cheese Jack Cheese Mozzarella Cheese $1.99 lb. $1.99 lb. $1.99 lb. Shredded Smoked Wheat Organic EL-PAR SEEDS Gouda Cheese Bread Growers & Processors of Missouri Certified Seed Walnut Halves $1.99 lb. $2.50 lb. 20 oz. 4/$1

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PO Box 348, Versailles, MO 65084 573-378-5441 -Fax 573-378-4292

EL-PAR SEEDS

Soybean Prices Untreated Per 50 lb. Unit

Growers & Processors of Missouri Certified Seed

Non-GMO 4238n $20 Glyphosate Tolerant (Formerly RR1) 4714 GTS $20 Liberty Link SS13L.45n $39 Treating Available

573-378-4540 • 18254 Providence Rd. • Versailles

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Morgan County Land Transfers

Beverly R. Scheulen to Beverly R., Daniel L., and David B. Scheulen, lot 1, Rocky Mount Acres. David Ray and Julie Ann O’Donley to Craig B. and Deborah L. Goodhart, lot 3, Friedrich’s Addition Number Four. Laurie/Sunrise Beach Rotary Club Inc. to Westlake Aquatic Center Inc., southeast quarter of southwest quarter, section 20, township 40, range 17. Thomas E. Dawson to Fred and Sheri Jordan, lots 18, 19, and 20, block 2, Betty Jett to Ivy Bend. Amy Denise McKee Trustee, Charles W. and Nancy A. Hockemeier Trusts to Amy Denise McKee, northwest quarter of southwest quarter, section 28, township 40, range 17. Kelly B. Vincent to Mark and Andrea Harrington, northeast quarter of southwest quarter, section 29, township 40, range 18. Keith, Rhonda, Craig, and Melanie Eymann to James V. and James H. Young, east half of southeast quarter, section 23, township 40, range 17. Shannan K. and Shanna K. Cobb to Charles D. Cobb, northeast quarter of southwest quarter, section 22, township 45, range 18. Donald C. and Linda J. Meyer, Shad D. and Jamie M. Sparks to Shad D. and Jamie M. Sparks, northwest quarter of southwest quarter, section 16, township 45, range 19. Robert E. and Karen S. Abernathy to Robert E. and Karen S. Abernathy Trustees, unit 7, Silver Moon Condominium Amended Plat. Mark A. and Sara Kurczewski to Eugene and Tammy Hoover, lot 3, block 6, St. Clair Addition Versailles 6-190. Kevin and Melissa Howard to Skyler Don Viebrock, east half

of west half of northeast quarter, section 12, township 42, range 18. Craig A. Berlette Trustee, John A. Berlette Trust, Norma E. Morrison Trustee to Karina Mayo, west half of northeast quarter, section 2, township 40, range 17. David E. and Deborah L. Totten to David E. and Deborah L. Totten Trustees, southwest quarter of southwest quarter, section 29, township 40, range 18. Spencer L. Stille Trustee, Marcia L. Huslage Trustee, Curtis R. Stille Trustee, Janet A. Stille Trust to Curtis R. and Becky C. Stille, lot 1, Cedar Hills Number Three, and northwest quarter, section 31, township 41, range 16. Don L. Poat to Don Lester and Susan Michelle Poat, southwest quarter of southeast quarter, section 13, township 41, range 18. Terrance T. and Carrie A. Hogan to Terrance T. and Carrie A. Hogan Trustees, building 3, unit 3303, Gravois Village Condominiums. Joanne H. Millbery, Daniel Robert Kohnen, Andrea Dehn, Spencer William and Claire Millbery to Charles M. and Joan L. Renfroe, southwest quarter, and northwest quarter, all of section 36, township 42, range 17. Forrest D. White to Robert Thomas, lot 75, block 3, Golden Beach Unit Number Three. Jorden G. and Janet M. Lewis to Derek and Jennifer Dummermuth, west half of northwest quarter, section 33, township 42, range 16. Raymond G. Kavanaugh to Clee LLC, west half of southwest quarter of southwest quarter, section 27, township 40, range 18. Marshall David and Judith A. Brandon to Kevin E. Brandon, east half, section 2, township 41, range 17. John Barry, Valery, Jack O.,

John B., Jlee L. Clark to Donny D. and Lisa A. Hibdon, lot 14, Spring Acres. Randal S. and Tricia D. Ehst to Austin Brian Ehst, north half of southwest quarter of southwest quarter, section 36, and northwest quarter of southeast quarter, section 30, all of township 43, range 19. Isaac W. and Hailey Dawn Zimmerman to Luke and Sarah Boles, southwest quarter of northeast quarter, section 9, township 44, range 18. Daryl S. and Teresa L. Walleman Trustees to Daryl S. and Teresa L. Walleman Trustees, southeast quarter of northwest quarter, and northeast quarter of southwest quarter, all of section 2, township 41, range 17. Daryl S. and Teresa L. Walleman Trustees to Daryl S. and Teresa L. Walleman Trustees, southeast quarter of northwest quarter, section 2, township 41, range 17, two tracts. Daryl S. and Teresa L. Walleman Trustees to Daryl S. and Teresa L. Walleman Trustees, southeast quarter of northwest quarter, section 2, township 41, range 17. Daryl S. and Teresa L. Walleman Trustees to Daryl S. and Teresa L. Walleman Trustees, southeast quarter of northwest quarter, and northeast quarter of southwest quarter, all of section 2, township 41, range 17. David and Mildred Yoha to David and Mildred Yoha Trustees, lot 46, Eagle Bay First Addition Resub, also 1/200 interest. Robert H. and Irene Bolin to Robert H. Bolin Trustee, lot 4, Lakeview Estates Block Two. Federal National Mortgage Association, Fannie Mae to David M. and Clinton D. Campbell, lots 2 and 3, Broken Circle Development Number One. US Bank NA Trustee to Larry and Pansy E. Adcox, southwest

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quarter of northwest quarter, section 27, township 45, range 19. Kenneth Laffoon to Janice Stephens, southeast quarter, section 11, township 40, range 19. David J. and Peggy Gretlein to Thomas E. and Katherine L. Ogden, lot 4, block 11A, Golden Beach Unit Number Four. Joishua Dakwaun Nesbit, April Polakovic to Zech Walden, south half, section 32, township 41, range 17. Point Development LLC to Kelly W. Patterson, lot 2, Bass Point Subdivision Number One. Point Development LLC to Kelly W. Patterson, lot 1, Bass Point Subdivision Number One. Alice Knubel Hill to Mathias R. Wersching Trustee, Carolyn J. Goodwin Trustee, lot 4, Wellington Woods. Excel Metal Roofing LLC to Nathen Meyer, west half of southeast quarter, and southeast quarter of southeast quarter, all of section 36, township 42, range 17. Jefferson T. and Deanne M. Riley to Delmus G. Gobble, lot 64, Glen View Addition Two Ivy Bend. Irvin B. and Lucy W. Martin to Linda M. and Dorothy M. Martin, southwest quarter of southwest quarter, section 36, township 43, range 17. Gladys M. Palmer to Nicholas R. and Katherine A. Palmer, south half of southwest quarter, section 34, township 43, range 19. Gladys M. Palmer to Nicholas R. and Katherine A. Palmer, south half of southwest quarter, section 34, township 43, range 19. Kerri E. and Mary Ellen McConnell to Robert Ellis, Jon Freeman, lots 281 and 282, Indian Creek Hills Number Two.

Associate Circuit Court

Zachary Ryan Baker, July 28, 2014, charge 1, driving while revoked/suspended, second or subsequent offense, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, $118.50 costs, $25 County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund (C.L.E.R.F.), and charge 2, failure to register motor vehicle, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, $118.50 costs, $25 C.L.E.R.F. Zachary Ryan Baker, April 25, 2015, charge 1, driving while intoxicated, alcohol, prior offender, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, $118.50 costs, $98 recoupment, $300 C.L.E.R.F., and charge 2, driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, $118.50 costs, $98 recoupment, $300 C.L.E.R.F. Scott Allen Blake, Nov. 14, domestic assault, third degree, first/second offense, one year jail, suspended execution of sentence, two years probation, $118.50 costs, $25 C.L.E.R.F. Karla Annette Carter, May 28, width of vehicle exceeded 8-1/2 feet, $70.50 costs, $229.50 fine. Gregory B. Davis, July 24,

2014, driving while intoxicated, alcohol, six months jail, suspended execution of sentence, two years probation, $118.50 costs, $225 jail, $61.01 medical, $98 recoupment, $300 C.L.E.R.F. Trey Andrew Goodson, Aug. 5, failed to equip vehicle with muffler/adequate muffler/properly attached muffler, $70.50 costs, $129.50 fine. Tyler Ray Hague, Nov. 8, 2015, possession of up to 35 grams marijuana, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, $118.50 costs, $300 C.L.E.R.F. Tyler Ray Hague, Nov. 8, 2015, endangering the welfare of a child, second degree, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, $118.50 costs, $300 C.L.E.R.F. Kasey Lynn Smithwick, Jan. 16, charge 1, exceeded posted speed limit, exceeded by 16 to 19 mph, two days jail, $70.50 costs, and charge 2, driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt, two days jail, $70.50 costs. Justin Paul Wise, Sept. 25, failed to equip vehicle with muffler, adequate muffler, properly attached muffler, $70.50 costs, $229.50 fine.

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Dorothy (573) 378-5441 Michael (217) 280-0426

Bob Witte

Ivy Bend Land Office

Happy New Year!

May the Coming Year Bring Peace, Joy and Prosperity!

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Mon., Tues,, Thurs. ~ 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. Wed. and Fri. ~ 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (or by appt.)

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