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WHAT’S INSIDE OBITUARIES • James Earl Schultz, 93, Eureka Springs, Ark. • Rev. Tom Jackson, 77, Mt. Vernon • Donald Gene Eskew, 79, Mt. Vernon • Wanda Ann Luce, 67, Willard • Wilma Rowan, 91, Walnut Grove • Sherry Fury, 59, Golden City • Colleen Dee Baldwin, 68, Bluffon, SC • Ruth J. Wilson, 97, Greenfield
Trunk or Treat The First Baptist Church of Everton is hosting a Trunk or Treat, beginning at 6 p.m., on Friday, October 31. The costume judging will be at 6:30 p.m. People are encouraged to bring a canned vegetable for hobo stew. Hot dogs and chips provided. For more information, contact Shauna Satterfield at 417-880-2022 or Melissa Maxwell at 417-209-5801.
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Trick or Treat The Dade County Men’s Civic Club will cosponsor a trick or treat party with the Activity Department at the Dade County Nursing Home on Halloween evening, October 31, 2014. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and will last until 7 p.m. We will be looking forward to seeing all the area children. Come in your Halloween costume as there will be random pictures taken.
Trick-or-treat at CMH long-term care facility (Ash Grove, MO) – Trick-or-treaters age 12 and under are invited to visit Ash Grove Healthcare Facility, a Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation (CMH) longterm care facility, on Friday, October 31 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Residents will be handing out candy as a safer alternative to doorto-door trick-or-treating. Ash Grove Healthcare Facility is located at 401 N. Medical, Ash Grove.
Dade County Improvement Group The next meeting of the Dade County Improvement Group will be Monday, November 3, beginning at 7 p.m. in the community building at Greenfield City Park. Everybody is invited.
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Lockwood Man Injured In Truck, Train Crash By Cle s McConnell Vede e Reporter
A 66-year-old Lockwood man was seriously injured at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2014, in a train-truck crash on County Road 41, one mile west of Lockwood in Dade County. Ronnie L. Housh, 39, of Springfield, was westbound in a 2012 GE ES44C4 train when a southbound 2012 International Harvester 4020, driven by Charles. W. McGuire, pulled into the path of the oncoming train, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. McGuire was transported by Mercy Air to Cox South in Springfield for treatment. Housh was not injured in the accident. “McGuire was not wearing a seat belt.
Housh was exempt,” the patrol states. The truck was totaled and left at the scene to be
removed later. The train received minor damage and was driven from the scene.
Investigating the accident was Trooper L.E. Rawson, assisted by Trooper M.R. Cook of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol and also assisted by the Dade County Sheriff Department.
Everton School District Seeks $855,000 Bond To Repair And Renovate The High School And Old Elementary Buildings
Halloween Trunk or Treat Decorate your trunk or not, dress in costume or not, come to scare or for refreshments in Family Life Center parking lot, Lockwood United Methodist Church. Come for treats on Friday, October 31, 2014, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FLC is located a 410 Main Street, Lockwood.
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Submi ed by Dr. Karl Janson Superintendent Everton Schools
On November 4th, 2014, the school district will ask the voters to approve a 55 cent property tax to make repairs and renovations to the district’s buildings. The high school section was built in the early 1940’s and the old elementary wing was built in the 1950’s. Neither section has been upgraded since first being constructed. According to Dr. Janson, this causes them to waste a lot of energy. “During the winter of 2014, we burned 24,500
gallons of propane. We were unable to keep classrooms in those sections at room temperature without employing expensive space heaters. “In the spring, summer and fall months, these sections use window AC units which are loud and inefficient. “The project we have put together will address these issues by removing the large window banks that allow so much of the heat and cold to go in and out, replacing them with insulated walls with much fewer windows. “We did this in one room two years ago and the difference is amazing.
Even during the coldest days last winter, this room was able to maintain room temperature. “We will also be installing new energy efficient lighting in insulated drop ceilings. Additionally we will be removing the window AC units and the boiler and replacing it with an energy efficient HVAC system. “Currently to heat one room in these sections we must heat them all. This will allow us to only heat and cool rooms that need it. We will also be able to move away from our dependence on propane which as you may recall had a shortage
E.Coli And Coliform Found In Local Wells
Dade County Well Water by Dade County Health Department The Dade County Health Department has recently processed numerous water samples from local citizens, mostly from the Everton area. The tests provide information on the presence or absence of coliform and ecoli bacteria in their water use. A small percentage of these samples have resulted in positive results for either form of these contaminants. Keep in mind that these test results are not from all the wells in the area, but just from the ones that were tested. Citizens may get sample containers and instructions from the Dade County Health Department and get their water tested for $15.00, with re-
sults in 24 hours. They may alternately prefer to have their samples sent to the State lab for the same testing for $10.00, but the results will not be available for a week. Samples can only be submitted Monday through Wednesday, as incubation time must be considered. Your local health department will continue to provide the citizens prompt service. Larry Rice, EPHS (Environmental Public Health Specialist) will be available to answer any questions or concerns that citizens may have. People using private wells with concerns should either boil their water before drinking, or use bottled water until test results are re-
last year and our cost has gone up 30% for this year.” Dr. Janson said the feedback so far had been positive. “We understand that no one wants to pay more taxes, but as a school we are losing a lot of money literally out the windows that could be directed to improve the instructional programs in the district.” The projects are expected to save the district about $14,000 annually. In the last two years, the district has added a preschool, become an A+ school, high tech campus with Wi-Fi, and increased the number of graduates
attending college or some other post-secondary training while reducing the dropout rate. “We have a terrific school district. We are headed in the right direction in all areas. The older sections of the buildings need some upgrades and with the 21st century technologies we can save a lot of money. All of these projects with the exception of the roof repairs and replacements will have a direct impact on student learning in the classroom.” If anyone wishes to discuss the bond issue in more detail they should contact Dr. Janson at 417535-2221.
ceived. The source of contaminants in well water may be very difficult to find. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has visited Dade County. The DNR has the responsibility for rivers, streams, discharges from commercial sources, and public wastewater treatment processes. The Dade County Health Department will keep the local citizens informed of all progress in this area of concern. Please visit our website at w w w. d a d e c o u n t y healthdept.com or our Facebook page for updates and information.
By Marlene DeClue Vede e Editor
A few residents in Dade County, mainly the Everton area, have found they have e.coli or coliform bacteria in their water. Frank and Becky Jerome of rural Everton have had their well tested and the results were e.coli, a dangerous bacteria. Becky has been sick for months and they now wonder if there is a connection. Their water is sparkling in a glass, no odor or bad taste. Frank states his main concern of course is his wife, Becky, family, friends and neighbors. He worries about the elderly generation not knowing to check their wells. He just wants to get the word out and urges everyone to have their wells tested. For now, you are urged to have your wells analyzed. Frank and Becky are hoping for a solution to be found soon. Frank stated the situation is just really frustrating and hopes DNR and The Health Department finds what and where the contamination came from.
General Elec on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 By Bob Jackson
The general election in Missouri is next Tuesday, November 4, 2014. There are few contested elections at the state, county and federal positions. There are four proposed changes to the Missouri Constitution and
voters in the Everton School District will be voting on an $855,000 bond issue to repair and renovate the school. Voting hours are from 6 a.m. till 7 p.m. Check The Vedette on polling locations A look at the ballot includes:
US CONGRESS: 4th District Vicki Hartzler incumbent GOP congresswoman is seeking her third term and her opponents are Nate Irwin (D), Versailles, Missouri and Herschel Young, Constitutional Party. MISSOURI: Incumbent Missouri State Audi-
tor Tom Schweich (R) has a Libertian and Constitution Party opponents but no Democrat candidate filed. DADE COUNTY: The only contested race in the county matches incumbent Randy Daniel seeking a second term as presiding commissoner
against Bob Glenn (D). Daniel is a veteran and retired from the Missouri Department of Transporation. Glenn is a rancher from Everton and was the leading spokesperson against The Right To
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