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State Senator Ron Richards Donates To Everton Project Graduation
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service
Main Street Baptist Church, Greenfield, will have a Christmas Eve Candle Light Service, December 24th at 6:00 p.m. Everyone invited to attend.
Christmas Eve At Joy Church Joy Church in Greenfield will be hosting a Christmas Eve Candlelight service from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join us for the service and communion.
Courthouse Closed The Dade County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday and Friday December 25 and 26, 2014 to observe the holiday.
Re$rement Party Lockwood Farmers Exchange will be hosting a retirement party for Wanda Jones on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We invite everyone to come by congratulate Wanda and enjoy some refreshments with us.
Everton Seniors receive the check from Lorri Wycuff. Le# to right, back: Trevor Amall, William Gately, Tye Coble, Jacob Johansen. Front: Chasity Huff, Ka$e Conn, Tayler Limpus, Lorri Wycuff, Kylee Wilson, Paige Shanks and Kala Svendsen. Submi#ed by Lorri Wycuff Photo by Cle!s McConnell Vede#e Reporter
The Everton Senior class received an unexpected donation this week in their effort to raise money for project graduation. The class had set a goal of raising $1000 per student. The money is used to provide a safe and fun event for the seniors and to
give away prizes and celebrate their accomplishment of graduation. State Senator Ron Richards of Joplin donated $1,000 to the class of 10 seniors. The check was presented to the senior class by Lorri Wycuff, vice chair of Dade County Republican Central Committee and State Committee woman from the 32nd senatorial district.
Kristen Limpus is the senior class sponsor for any one that would like to donate any amount of money the seniors would be more than happy to accept. Our community should be proud of these young people for setting a goal and working hard towards that result. That is a valuable lesson that will take them far in life.
Dade County is in Senator Richards’ district and he works hard to represent the county and help further the success of the county and schools. Senator Richards is currently the Senate Floor Leader for the 2015-2016 session. He also holds the distinction of being the only member to be elected Speaker of the House and Senate Majority leader in
100 years. “Having worked with Senator Richards and his wife Patty, I can honestly say they are good, kind people and work hard to make Missouri and specifically our area a better place to live,” states Wycuff. “We thank Senator Richards for his hard work and dedication. “
Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Information Regarding Stolen State Property Submi#ed by Sergeant Mike Watson Troop D Service Center Carthage Missouri
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control is currently investigating a theft which occurred on state property in Barton County and is seeking assistance Join us for our annual with the identification of Merry Christmas Dinner. a suspect. During the early There is no charge for the dinner and everyone who morning hours of Noattends will receive a vember 11, 2014, surveillance cameras were Christmas present. We will be serving stolen from property turkey, ham, mashed po- owned by the state of tatoes, dressing, gravy, Missouri, in Barton sweet potatoes, green County, south of Golden beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert, and drinks. We have been graciously allowed once again use the Family Life By Pastor Ron Dykes Since it is virtually Center to hold the dinner. The dinner will be impossible to send held Christmas Day, De- everyone in Greencember 25, 2014, at 12 field and Dade noon at the Family Life Center, 410 Main Street, County a Christmas card, I thought I’d Lockwood, Missouri. This dinner is an take the easy way out event for anyone who and share my Christwould like to come and have some food and fun. mas poem with all of Volunteers are you who read the needed for both Decem- weekly Vedette. ber 24 and the 25th. If Merry Christmas you are able to help either to all and thanks for day, please call Shirley at making Dade County 816-476-2311. a place to call home. Also call for more info, rides, or deliveries. The time is near Donations are accepted for Christmas cheer. and used to pay for the food and other items But why do we celeused for the dinner. Any- brate this time of thing donated above the year? price of the dinner is used Some would say for the next dinner.
Free Christmas Dinner
City. Still photographs were acquired from video of the suspect during the course of the crime. Additionally, surveillance images recorded the day prior to the thefts revealed a subject -matching the description of the suspect -- possibly gathering information about the site. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Sergeant Jason Trammell with the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 417-895-6767, extension 3467.
Suspect recorded by the camera as it was stolen from front door of the Golden City facility.
A Christmas Message
“To please my wife.” While others know, this day is about life. Thee birth of a
Savior? Come on get real. Everyone knows that I don’t steal. I never smoke dope and I don’t stay out late. I even go to church and put money in the plate. You say I need Jesus. Well, that can’t be true. I’ll make it on my own ‘cause I’m better than you. A baby in a manger 2,000 years ago, that great. But don’t tell me that He somehow affects my fate. Our society is changing. There’s no need for religion. The people are so cold, I’d rather befriend a pigeon. I can’t see God and
science can’t prove he exists. I have many reasons to doubt, would you like a list? I have my own list, thank you. Covered up with evidence that Jesus came for me and you. I know the answers to: Why did He come and why did He die? And if he truly was the Son of God, why did He cry? The answers are forever settled in heaven, He came to give eternal live to all men, even ME. I tried to make it on my own, when I realized I’m not worthy to stand before God’s throne. None of us are
and never will be, unless we first understand what Jesus did when He died on the tree. His blood was shed for all my sins. Now, when life’s over, God will say, “You win.” It’s not enough to say Jesus died. He rose from the grave and is forever alive. He came down from heaven to set men free. He invited us to love Him, personally. Religion doesn’t cut or leave you alone. Jesus wants to make your heart His permanent home. So this is your invitation in the form of
a card. Will you accept Jesus, or is your heart too hard? I pray that you will and won’t say “I’ll wait.” Many have done that, and thus sealed their fate. If you do, the same baby who was born in a manger will look at you one day and call you a stranger. This year don’t worry about fancy clothes and presents under the tree. Jesus gave the best gift and guess what? It’s free. This year for Christmas start a new trend. Tell someone about Jesus. His kingdom has no end. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.