March 12, 2015

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

ONLINE NOW www.GreenfieldVedette.com GYAA Old Timers Basketball Tournament Friday, March 13th Saturday, March 14th

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• William Scott Loftis, 51, Springfield • Katherine Ann Paschall, 75, Ash Grove • Irene Martha Watson, 90, Ash Grove • Evajo Woods, 76, Golden City • Margaret “Peg” Renfro, 91, Springfield • Jerry James Coward, 75, Mt. Vernon • Vincent Virgil Straub, II, 59, Mt. Vernon • John Sherman Williams, II, 70, Aurora • Christine Dicus Jennings, 101, Walnut Grove • Robert Randolph Larson, 68, Lockwood • Harry Joe Shrum, 93, Dadeville • Evalyn Flora Hall Wilson, 98, Greenfield

Renewal Now Meeting 2015

Renewal Now Meeting 2015 will be presented

by Michael Hargis Ministries on March 12th through the 14th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. nightly. join us at Joy Church, Allison Street, next to Meeks in Greenfield, Missouri pastored by Shawn Patrick.

The following ministers will be preaching the word of God. Thursday night, March 12, Pastor Shawn Patrick; Friday night, March 13th, Rev. Mary Glunt; Saturday night, March 14th, Michael W. Hargis.

We are inviting you to join us for this non denominational meeting for three evenings of prayer praise and preaching of God’s Word.

We will have a time of fellowship, following our services every night.

Dade County Historical Society Meeting

The Dade County Historical Society will be meeting at That Place at 6:00 p.m., March 16, 2015.

If you have never been a member of the DCHS, now is the time to join.

Immanuel Lutheran Fish n Bids

The 5th Annual Immanuel Lutheran Fish ’n Bids fish fry and fundraising auction will be held on Saturday, March 21st, beginning at 5:00pm in the Immanuel Family Life Center in Lockwood.

The cost of the fish fry dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children (12 & under).

The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Randy Hayes serving as auctioneer, and a silent auction will be held throughout the night.

Many great items will be up for bid. A list of auction items can be found at www.fishnbids.com with more being added each day.

All proceeds go to Immanuel Lutheran School, being used for scholarships, technology and school improvements.

We hope you’ll join us for another fun evening of food and fellowship!

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A new print shop, Greenfield Print Company, is now open in Greenfield and located at 7 N. Main Street, Suite 3.

Kim Rhodes and her husband, David, moved to Greenfield from Springfield in November, 2014.

Kim has always wanted to run her own business and felt the time was right for her to leave her position as shipping and receiving coordinator for 12 years at an agricultural facility.

She believed Greenfield and Stockton Lake area has promise for the future.

David, a co-owner of a construction company and co-owner of the Greenfield Opera House, agreed that the economy had improved enough to consider working on the Greenfield Opera House.

Several business

owners indicated that the community needed a print shop.

Kim has previous experience with labels and shipping documents, so she feels this might be a good fit and decided to open the Greenfield Print Company.

Kim looks forward in serving Greenfield and the surrounding areas offering the following services: Color and black-andwhite copies; brochures and flyers; business cards; letter head and envelopes; photo prints and copy to thumb drive; booklets and calendars; notary public; and scan, copy, fax, email, internet.

Services Kim hopes to offer soon are: wedding invitations; office supplies; shipping supplies; and packing and shipping.

Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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moving to Greenfield soon to help in the print shop.

Annual S & H Customer Appreciation Day and Open House!

Submitted By Mandi Seela Photos by Cletis McConnell Vedette Reporter

S & H Farm Supply hosted their annual customer appreciation day and open house on Saturday March 7th! The event was well attended with over 300 customers stopping by S & H for the specials on parts & equipment, visit with company reps, the chance to win one of many door prizes and to enjoy a pulled pork noon meal. Kenny Bergmann & Eric Schnelle gave the opening welcome & discussed S & H’s open house specials. Eric also showcased some of the new products for 2015 including New Holland’s new 2015 New Holland 560 Round Balers, as well as the new T4.110 tractors and more. S & H’s other new products were discussed as well and S & H’s new Spring Savings Flier handed out and discussed. S&H is holding a drawing for the 100,000th piece of equipment sold, the winner will win a New 2015 Cub Cadet LT lawn tractor.

The winner will be drawn at the end of S&H’s Open Houses on April 11th!

S & H’s newest announcement was that the Lockwood store is the newest location for the Service Specialist, this position is held by Larry Maphies. The Service Specialist is here to help

Left to right: Ben Schnelle, Eric Schnelle, Shirley Schnelle, Wayne Schnelle, Kenny Bergman

our customers answer any service and maintenance questions that may arise when they are repairing their equipment.

Kenny Bergmann, corporate sales manager, introduced some of S & H’s staff and the many company reps in attendance and thanked S & H’s customers for their business. A noon meal of barbeque pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs and fixings were served. One of the highlights of S & H’s open house is always the prize giveaway.

Winners of the S & H gift certificates & prizes were- Janiece Burgi, May Freelend, John F. Jones, Ryan Conley, and Clinton Schilling.

The winner of the Lucas 3 Pt. Bale Unroller was Debbie Fearnow,

Kenny Bergman and Eric Schnelle gives the opening welcome.

winner of the New Holland Moisture Hay Tester- Caleb Bloomer, winner of the 15 gallon Ag Spray spot sprayerJohn Borders and the winner of the $250 New

Trivia Night Champions

By Cletis McConnell Vedette Reporter

The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their 6th annual Trivia Night on Saturday, March 7, at the Greenfield Junior High School cafeteria.

The evening began at 5:30 p.m. with a soup supper with game beginning at 6:30 p.m.

There were 59 in competition, all responding to 10 questions on each subject given.

First place win went to the team of Tim Black, Dennis Wright, Mindy Lollar, Lisa Julian, Melinda Wright, Nicole Sparkman, Annette Black and Brett Lollar.

Holland Coupon was Jennifer Willcocks.

Additional door prizes of hats, toys, jackets and t-shirts were awarded to 75+ customers.

Wayne, Shirley and Eric Schnelle, Kenny Bergmann and all the staff at S & H always appreciate the overwhelming turnout for Lockwood’s open house and want to thank everyone who attended and they appreciate everyone’s business and support over the last 46 years in business.

Everyone is also welcome to attend S & H’s upcoming Customer Appreciation days in Mountain Grove on Saturday March 14th … & Rogersville on Saturday April 4th …. & Joplin

Saturday April 11th.

For more information on these upcoming events you can visit S & H’s website at www.

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Christine (Dicus) Jennings Christine (Dicus) Jennings, 101, of Walnut Grove, Missouri, passed away in her home, on Monday, March 2, 2015.

Christine, the daughter of Leslie and Lillie Bell (Potter) Dicus, was born October 18, 1913.

She was a lifelong resident of the Dadeville and Walnut Grove areas.

She graduated from Dadeville High School and Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri. She was a homemaker and was a talented pianist. She and her late husband, Roy, played for many musical events in the area.

She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Christine Dicus and Roy Jennings were united in marriage on April 4, 1936. Together they were privileged to share 40 years. Roy preceded her in death in 1976.

She is survived by cousins: Kay Jenkins of Ozark; Carl Potter of Rogersville; John Potter and Freda Flint, both of El Dorado Springs.

Services were held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Wilson Brim Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grovel, Rev. Randy Hayward officiating with in-

M. J. Montez, of Joplin, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 39 years.

He was born in El Paso, Texas, on September 27, 1975. M. J. grew up in Greenfield, Missouri and graduated from Greenfield High School in 1994.

He attended MSSU in Joplin where he played football and graduated in 1998.

M. J. lived and worked in Joplin, MO. He had a one-of-a-kind smile and laugh. M. J. loved and was loved by all of his friends. He was always there for a good chat and to lift other peo-

ple up. M.J. was a dedicated fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and was always seen in his St. Louis Cardinals hat.

Left to treasure his memory is his mom and dad, Sue “Sassafras” and George “Fred” Wynes of Greenfield, Missouri and Montie Montez of Texas; sister, Kim Montez of Greenfield, Missouri; nephews: Dakota Fenton and Hunter Montez of Greenfield, Missouri; aunts: Kaye (Mike) Mancini, Nancy (Rodney) Lowe, and Vicki (Dell) Howard; cousins: Rob Jackson, Bryan Jackson, Kristi Jackson, Joshua (Corinne) Lowe, Heather (Tim) Reitz, and Hannah (Jason) Latimer; and a host of friends.

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Death Notices

William Scott Loftis

Willam Scott Loftis, 51, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away February 26, 2015, in a highway accident.

His body was cremated by Birch Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Missouri.

Katherine Ann Paschall

Randolph Robert Larson, of Lockwood, Missouri, departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 68 years after losing his battle with cancer.

He was born on May 26, 1946, in Butte, Montana, to Robert Larson, Sr. and Josephine (Davidson) terment following in Larson.

After high school, Cemetery, Dadeville Robert enlisted in the Dadeville, Missouri.

Friends called after United States Navy as a 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the CB and served his counchapel where the family try in the Vietnam War. received friends from 1:00 After returning, Robert attended the University p.m. until services. of Kansas City and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History. Years later, he proposed to and married to the love of his life, Renee Marie Christensen. Together they would raise two children, Brandy and Megan Larson.

In his professional career, he served as a case worker for the State of He’s preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Evelyn Crawford and Roy and Gracie Wynes.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015, in Main Street Baptist Church, Greenfield.

Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

March 3, 2015, in Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 19 days.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 9, 2015, in the Lockwood United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Lockwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lockwood Youth Athletic Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

Katherine Ann Paschall, 75, of Ash Grove, Missouri, passed away February 26, 2015, in Mercy Hospital-Springfield.

Memorial services were held March 7, 2015, in Birch Funeral Chapel. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring in Ash Grove Cemetery.

Jerry James Coward The body was cremated by Birch Jerry James Coward, age 75, of Mt. Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Missouri.

Vernon, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015, at his home.

Irene Martha Watson A funeral service was held on FriIrene Martha Watson, 90, of Ash day, March 6, 2015, at the FossettGrove, Missouri, passed away February Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, 28, 2015, in her home. with burial to follow in the Mt. Vernon Services were held Thursday, IOOF Cemetery.

March 5, 2015, in the Birch Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Don Miller Vincent Virgil Straub, II officiating. Burial was in Ash Grove Vincent Virgil Straub, II, age 59, of Cemetery under the direction of Birch Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Missouri. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at his home.

Evajo Woods A funeral service was held on MonEvajo Woods, 76, Golden City, Misday, March 9, 2015, at the Fossettsouri, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at BarMosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon, ton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar, with burial to follow at the Mt. Vernon Missouri.

City Cemetery.

Graveside memorial services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Antioch Cemetery, east of John Sherman Williams, II Sherman Williams, age 70, of AuPennsboro , Missouri.

Arrangements are under the care rora, Missouri, passed away on and direction of Pugh Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Golden City, Missouri.

A funeral service was held on Monday, March 9, 2015, at the CraftonMargaret “Peg” Renfro Margaret “Peg” Jane Renfro, of Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, Lockwood, Missouri, departed this life Missouri, with burial following at the surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Clay Hill Cemetery.

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szenbaum; two brothers, Daniel Larson and Michael Larson; three grandchildren, Matthew Maggard, Benjamin Maggard and Joshua Maggard; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Greenfield Funeral Chapel. He was laid to rest at The Collins Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com.

Harry Joe Shrum

Harry Joe Shrum, 93, of Dadeville, Missouri, was called home on March 2, 2015.

Harry Joe was born October 2, 1921, in Dade County, Missouri, to Joseph “Cain” Shrum and Lula May (West) Shrum.

He attended Jones’ School, a one-room country school, before attending one year at Dadeville High School.

He was united in marriage to Freda Olive Montgomery on October 11, 1941, and to this union, one daughter, Judy Lynne, was born.

Harry Joe was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dadeville, Missouri. He accepted Christ at the age of 84 years, and is now enjoying his heavenly home.

In January, 1943, Harry Joe entered the U.S. Army. He was a member of the 29th Infantry Division and served with the 3820th Quartermaster Gasoline Supply Battalion during the Second World War. He saw action in three major European battles, which included the infamous battle on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. He spent just over three years in the Army; two of those years overseas. Harry Joe was deemed an expert marksman and received an honorary discharge.

In his elder years, he accepted invitations from local schools to share his experiences and educate many young people about World War II. After the war, Harry Joe worked for 20 years on pipeline construction as an explosives expert.

He and Freda traveled to and lived in several

states, from New York to Arizona, during those years.

In 1951, they settled on an 80-acre farm in Dadeville, Missouri, and raised beef cattle. Harry Joe used his explosive skills in the construction of the Stockton Dam from 1964-1971, and afterwards began work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Stockton, Missouri. He remained there until his retirement in 1981.

Harry Joe was preceded in death by Freda, his wife of 67 years, in 2009; his parents, Cain and Lula Shrum; three brothers, Herbert, Herschel and Halley “Shot” Shrum; and two sisters, Hazel Jones and Helen Dodd.

Survivors include his daughter, Judy Melton and husband, John, of Dadeville; three granddaughters: Lori Long and husband, Ryan, of Aldrich; Angela Lovett and husband, Bob, of Dadeville; and Amy Rountree and husband, Brent, of Dadeville; six great-grandchildren: Clay and Cole Long, Randall and Taylor Grisham, Kanyon Lovett and Avery Rountree; four step-greatgrandchildren: Kaitie Kelly and husband, Kevin, Brady Lovett, and Kaden and Trayton Rountree; one sister, Wilda Mae Hastins of Greenfield; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Harry Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman. He and Freda hosted many fish fries and cook-ups at their home for friends and family over the years. He was known for his quick wit and sense of humor.

Harry Joe had a great

memory, an art for storytelling and played requested songs by ear on his harmonica.

He immensely enjoyed working with Freda in their picture-perfect garden; they shared the abundance of their produce with friends and family for miles around.

He took care of his lawn until he was nearly 90 years old and prided himself on maintaining a neat-as-a-pin home place.

Harry Joe was a special husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed until the time his family is reunited with him in Heaven.

Another soldier from the Greatest Generation has gone home…

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Dadeville Baptist Church.

Burial followed in Fullington Cemetery near Cane Hill, MO. The family received friends on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. until service time in the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com.

Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

the Hulston New Hope Church living in the Hulston community most of her life.

Evalyn loved to garden, was an excellent seamstress and the very best cook. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers and sisters; her husband; and her son.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Connie Hull and husband, Kenneth, of Greenfield, Missouri; two granddaughters: Lisa and husband, Chris Shrum, of

Lockwood, Missouri; and Diane and husband, Tom Dunham, of Lockwood, Missouri; two greatgranddaughters: Samantha Woodruff of Joplin, Missouri and Jennifer Woodruff of Springfield, Missouri; two great, great-granddaughters; one sister-in-law, Doris Hall, of Everton, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Evalyn loved life and will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, in Green-

field Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Pemberton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pemberton Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Evalyn Flora (Hall) Wilson

Evalyn Flora (Hall) Wilson, of Greenfield, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 23, 2015, in the Dade County Nursing Home at the age of 98 years.

She was born on Februay 2, 1917, in Everton, Missouri, to John T. and Amanda (Shrum) Hall, being the tenth of 14 children.

Evalyn married Harold Anderson Wilson on September 27, 1934, in Greenfield and to this union was born one son, Donald Harold Wilson.

She was a member of

Missouri for over 30 years.

He continued work as a loved employee at City Utilities of Springfield until the time of his death.

Robert had many hobbies and tended to enjoy the simpler things in life. He enjoyed reading, gardening, collecting antiques, metal detecting and talking politics.

Most of all, he enjoyed being a grandfather to his three grandsons.

Robert loved his family, and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Preceding him in death was his father, Robert Larson Sr.; one sister, Nicolette Larson; and grandparents, Roy and Elsie Hoffman.

Survivors include his wife, Renee Larson; two daughters, Brandy Larson and Megan Larson; his mother, Josephine Larson; two sisters, Judy Havey and Heather Kier-

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Everton To Host Scholastic Book Fair March 23-27

Everton Schools will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, March 23rd to Friday, March 24th, 2015.

On Monday, we will be open 1:00-7:00 during Parent-Teacher Conferences and from 7:30-4:15 on regular school days.

Funds raised will help purchase books for The Everton School Library. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers.

The Book Fair will feature special events as Title I Family Literacy Event on Tuesday, March 24th, A Grand Breakfast on Wednesday, March 25th, from 7:10-7:50 am, and PJs, Pancakes and Parents on Thursday, March 26th. Put on your pancake eatin’ PJs and come enjoy some breakfast and a good time with your kids with some great books. Students will be able to wear PJs to school that day. Please RSVP for breakfast events.

The Book Fair offers specially priced books and educational products, including popular series, award-winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers, and other great reads from more than 100 publishers.

Dadeville Schools Menu

Thursday, March 12: Breakfast: Cinnamon roll.

Lunch: Hot dogs, baked beans, carrots, dip, fruit.

13: March Friday, Breakfast: Biscuits, gravy.

Lunch: Sub sandwich, chips, broccoli, dip, fruit.

Monday, March 16: Breakfast: Oatmeal, toast.

Lunch: Chicken sandwich, potato wedges, corn, fruit.

Tuesday, March 17: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza.

Lunch: Beefy nachos, salsa, veggies, dip, fruit.

Wednesday, March 18: Breakfast: Bagels, pop tarts; Lunch: Spaghetti, garlic bread, green beans, salad, fruit.

Thursday, March 19: Breakfast: French toast.

Lunch: Pulled pork, baked beans, tater tots, fruit.

Friday, March 20: No School.

Dade County Senior Center Menu

Thursday, March 12: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll bread pudding.

13: March Friday, Cashew chicken, rice pilaf, oriental vegetables, egg roll, peach.

Monday, March 16: Chicken nuggets, zucchini and rice, carrots, biscuit, brownie.

Tuesday, March 17: Sloppy joe, macaroni and cheese, slaw, spice cake.

Wednesday, March 18: Oven Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, biscuit, jello.

Thursday, March 19: Glazed ham, sweet potatoes, cabbage, roll, fudge bars.

Friday, March 20: Chili, baked potatoes, cheese sticks, crackers, butterscotch pie.

Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, Dade County Senior Center, 58 N. Allison, Greenfield. Call 417-637-2626 for take-out or to arrange home delivery.

Cost: Suggested $3.50 for seniors (60 and older). $6 (60 and under).

All menu items are subject to change without notice.

Five Elected to Dade County Extension Council

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50th Wedding Anniversary Because of inclement weather we have rescheduled the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Bobby and Laura Moore.

Because you have shared in their lives with your friendship and love, you are invited to join us

in celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Bobby and Laura Moore.

The celebration will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Everton Community Building, Everton, Missouri.

Address Correction

The University of Missouri County Extension Councils public election was held Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, 2015.

New council members were sworn into office during MU Extension’s annual meeting at 6:00 pm on February 16, at the Greenfield Extension office, Greenfield, MO. Each newly elected council member

will serve a two-year term.

Persons elected to the extension council are as follows. Eastern District: Kathy Brown, Tim Goodman and Renee Meents.

Western District: Angie Whitesell and Kim Morrison. Persons appointed to the extension council are as follows: Josiah McGuire, Lockwood Farmer Exchange.

Every county in Missouri has a publicly elected extension council

We are pleased to announce our annual old timers tournament is scheduled for Friday night, March 13th and all day Saturday , March 14th.

This year’s funds raised go toward the Bad Boy mower purchased by the GYAA late last year.

Last fall, the last time we mowed at the ball fields, the tractor mower broke. The tractor still runs, but is no longer able to mow. We were able to pay $1,000.00 down and we still owe $3,000.00 on the new mower.

This years basketball tournament will be held for men and women again. There will be 4 men’s games Friday night starting at 6:00 p.m.

Women will play Saturday morning starting at 8:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m., then men will follow starting at noon and ending at 8:00 p.m.

Concessions will be provided by Get Ya Some BBQ, ran by Jason Summers.

For the first time we will be charging $1.00 admission at the front door for everyone 18 and older.

This is a one time cost and will cover both days. We don’t like to do this but with the additional cost of the mower, we are low on funds for the upcoming ball season.

We would like to inany Greenfield vite alumni men that are over 40 years old to come and play in a traditional old

Submitted by Jill Scheidt Agronomy Specialist

Last week, an article was published, bringing Derek Lanksbury to the community’s attention.

Derek, an Ash Grove resident, is currently unand elections are typically dergoing treatment for held during the third Acute Lymphoblastic week in January. County Leukemia at a hospital in extension councils (man- St. Louis, Missouri.

The correct address dated by state statutes) are the governing body for local educational opportunities provided by University of Missouri Extension. Council members work with extension faculty in making decisions concerning extension programs, personnel, Coose Angus Farm, council elections and the Lockwood, Missouri, is a local extension budget. new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in timers game at 2 p.m. on Saint Joseph, Missouri.

The American Angus Saturday. Please try and Association, with nearly be there by 1 p.m. so we 24,000 active adult and can get a head count and junior members, is the divide the two teams that largest beef breed associday for one game. ation in the world. Its Also, around 2 p.m. computerized records inon Saturday we are hav- clude detailed informaing a 3 point shoot off.

This will be split into 3 age groups. 12 years and under, $2.00 entry fee; 1318 years $5.00 entry fee; 19 years and up $5.00 entry fee.

We are very excited about this years tournament. If anybody has any questions please contact Melinda Jones at 417-4257315. We hope you are able to attend and help support the GYAA and our youth sports!

Thank You!

GYAA Old Timers Basketball Tournament

to send well wishes to is Hope Lodge, Room 318, 4215 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108.

If you would like to help them out, no matter the amount, there is a medical savings account set up at Old Missouri Bank/Bank of Ash Grove in his name.

Coose Angus Farm Joins Membership Of American Angus Association

tion on more than 17 million registered Angus.

The Association records ancestral information, keeps production records on individual animals, and develops industry-leading selection tools for its members.

These programs and services help members select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

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Greenfield Wellness Center Host’s Team Beachbody

Submitted by Pat Stone

Our group monthly event got off to an early start on Monday, February 2nd, when Natasha Myers gave an informative presentation to the staff on the concepts of Team Beachbody.

Each of those present received informational

Blunt’s Mobile Office

What: Senator Blunt’s Staff Hosts Mobile Office When: Monday, March 16, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Dade County Courthouse 300 E. Water Street Greenfield, Missouri

DCART Meeting

Dade County Area Retired Teachers and School Personnel will meet Match 18 at Kim's Breadbasket to order lunch at 11:30.

Lynn Beeson will review her favorite movies.

There will also be a report from the state spring meeting.

All area retired school personnel are invited to attend.

flyers which focused on 25 different workouts within the program, the workout benefits as well as a synopsis of how each program works.

Also, we learned all about the use of shakeology as the healthiest meal of the day.

Natasha, who recently became a certified

Community Health And Wellness Meeting

The next Community Health and Wellness Meeting will be Friday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library located at 206 W. Water Street in Mt. Vernon.

The topic is part of the Healthy Body Series, entitled “Meal Planning, Shopping, Label Reading.”

The meeting is free and open to the public.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Brenda Barger-Saunders at 417793-9175.

GACC Meeting

The next meeting of the Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce will be April 7 at the Dade County Senior Citizens Center, 51 N. Allison, Greenfield, at 11:30 a.m.

All are welcome to attend.

Team Beachbody Coach, explained to us how to use counters to get portion control during our mealtimes.

At the end of the presentation, a raffle was held for a sample of shakeology mix as well as a shaker cup which were won by Ronda Nelson.

Optimist Club of Lockwood February Student of the Month

Lockwood Elementary & Middle School Students of the Month for February are: Damien Jordan, Braxton Glenn and Jacob Daigh.

The students were chosen by each school’s administration and fac-

ulty based on their demonstration of excellent character and attitude in their commitments to academic achievement, extra-curricular engagement, and community service.

We would like to thank Mercy Clinic, Lockwood for being our spon-

sor for the month of February. Dr. Angie Whitesell is pictured with the students.

In honor of the student’s outstanding performance they have been awarded with $10 and a certificate documenting their achievement. Congratulation students!

tops for students, that don’t have to be tethered to the wall with either a cable or a power cord.

The school and community face challenges as well. School budgets and incomes are tied to enrollment and attendance figures, and those are up 40 students from three years ago. But the Everton City Limits sign, which posts the most recent population figures had to be revised after the 2010 census to reflect an official drop from 322 to 319. That is just a small part of the bigger demographic picture of this small Dade County town. The post office delivers to more than 800 houses in the Everton zip code and this encompasses the larger footprint of the school district itself.

To cope with declining property tax revenues, reductions in funding from the State of Missouri and the ever-changing student population numbers,

the school district has and is examining expenses and making and changes cuts where possible, including termination of a bus route, a 4-day week, changing insurance providers, and trying to conserve energy all while working to provide the highest quality education to the students of Everton.

The school has added a preschool and offers dual credit classes to high schoolers at the various colleges in the area. Making every reasonable effort to reduce and all but eliminate teacher turn over.

So where does all this lead? In the coming weeks, we’ll have more stories about the school, more specifically the challenges faced by students who go to class every day in a very old building that needs more than a little cosmetic fix-up.

On April 7, Everton voters will be asked to vote for Proposition 1, which will allow the

Everton R-3 School District to sell bonds to help pay for the almost $900,000 in critical needs that have been indentified.

Next week we’ll look at the learning environment, and by this we mean the temperature, the lighting, acoustics – where students spend more than of 7 & ½ hours of their days. Here’s just a taste of next weeks story: Miller Jennifer teaches history in junior high and high school. Nobody probably told her in education classes that her classroom temperature might reach down into the 50’s or that she would have snow on the inside of her window sills. Immersion is good for learning but she’s not sure students have to feel as cold as Washington and his men did crossing the Delaware in order to learn about that part of America’s history.

Submitted by Jenni Oeltjen, Club President Optimist Club of Lockwood

Not One Room Anymore!

Submitted by Vincent Crunk Everton, Missouri

Like so many Ozarks region towns and schools, the Everton School began as a one-room schoolhouse.

It has a long and rich history; some of the stories are told in trophy cases and a series of graduating class pictures that line one of the hallways.

The current Everton High School building was completed in the early 1940s, the gym and old elementary in 1952. The newest addition is the elementary wing, which was finished in 1998. all Throughout those years, it has kept changing. There is certainly more technology in use today than even in 1998, when that elementary portion was done. Smart or whiteboards abound in many classrooms. The school now has a wifi network, which allows the use of inexpensive Chromebooks, lightweight and simple lap-

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Bible Study

Beth Moore Women’s Bible Study is held the 2nd and 4th Friday mornings each month at The Crossing, 524 Main, Lockwood. The time for the study will be at 9:00 a.m. beginning February 13th, 2015. Coffee at 8:30 a.m.

All women of the community welcome!

Al Anon

If you have alcohol or drug problems in your family, maybe Al Anon can help you cope.

For more information call 417-366-0548 or drop in at Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. We are located at 415 water Street, Greenfield, MO.

Dadeville Kindergarten Screening Deadline

The Dadeville Kindergarten screening for the 2015-16 school year will be held March 30th at the Dadeville Baptist Church.

Your child must be at least 5 years old by August 1st.

Please call the school at 417-995-2201 to schedule your child’s appointment.

Please have a copy of your child’s birth certificate, social security card, and shot records.

DCART To Meet

The March meeting of Dade County Area Retired Teachers and School Dadeville 5K Run The Dadeville Senior Personnel will be March Class is hosting their An- 18 at Kim's Breadbasket.

Note that this is a nual 5K Run and 1 Mile later than usual due week Fun Run/walk, Saturday, to a conflict with the state March 28.

The event begins at spring workshop. the Dadeville School at 9:00 am. Race day regis- News From Dade tration will begin at 8:30 County Christian am.

Preregister to guaran- Center tee a race t-shirt. Race The Dade County day registrants will re- Christian Center at 522 ceive a t-shirt on a first Main in Lockwood will come-first serve basis. be closed any time LockThe 5K fee is $20. wood Schools is closed The 1 Mile Fun run/Walk for bad weather. is $15. You may contact Would like to share Denise Dodson at the that this past year the Dadeville R-II School at Thrift Store took in 995-2201 to register or $7,200. As manager I used you may email: dedod- $7,100. to meet commuson@dadeville.k12.mo.us nity needs. My thoughts Thank you for sup- are that God is supportporting the Dadeville ing us in this endeavor.

Senior Class!

A special thanks goes

out to all people who support us with donations of clothing and kitchen supplies.

Just a reminder we are open on Tuesday and Thursday 9 to 4. We accept donations on those days.

We don’t have an outside drop box. Call 417-232-4048 for questions.

qualify.

Please note NAP is still not required to participate in LFP, but a timely Acreage Report of all acres is required.

Please contact us before March 15, 2015, if you would like to purchase a policy for 2015 crop year. Premium must be paid by this date!

Please let us know when you come in to purchase the policy about Senior Citizen’s your acres.

Center Fundraiser If you have any quesThe Dade County tion please feel free to call Senior Citizen’s Center the: Dade County FSA will be hosting a chili and Office, 417-637-5991. hot dog fundraiser, Saturday, March 14th, from Lake Stockton 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Healthcare Facility Center.

To Hold Monthly Join us for a meal and Dementia Support help support your local Group Senior Center.

Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility, a CitMemorial Health Noninsured Crop izens Care Foundation (CMH) Disaster Assistance long-term care facility, is Program their next hosting This is just a re- monthly Dementia Supminder the deadline to port Group on Thursday, buy NAP (Noninsured March 26, at 6:30 p.m., in Crop Disaster Assistance the Lake Stockton HealthProgram) insurance is care Facility classroom. fast approaching, March Lake Stockton Healthcare 15, 2015.

Facility is located at 811 Please note that the Owen Mill Road, Stockregulations regarding the ton. effect of NAP for grazing The Dementia Supon possible Livestock port Group is scheduled Forage Program (LFP) el- every fourth Thursday of igibility have once again each month, and is open changed.

Your NAP to anyone who has been Grazing insurance policy affected by dementia. Inwill no longer have an ef- formation and support fect on your LFP Program are provided at every eligibility. This means group session. The public you are allowed to re- is invited to attend. ceive your full LFP payFor more information ment along with your about the Dementia SupNAP indemnity if you port Group, please con-

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domino play.

Come join us.

Don’t forget, The Depot is open afterfrom 3 p.m. to 5 school, Joy Church of for those who p.m.

Recovery need a place until Program Monday games or the bus runs.

On evenings beginning March 9 at 7:00 p.m., Save the Date The Lockwood OptiJoy Church, Greenfield, sponsors a recovery mist Club has set the program for everyone date for September who feels the need to Days, 2015. attend.

Mark your calendar It is open to anyone for Homecoming recovering from drug weekend, Saturday, abuse, alcohol abuse, September 12, 2015. emotional abuse, diPlease spread the vorce or grief. This is a word as we strive for 6-week program. another successful SepCall Pastor Shawn at 620-635-0391 for tember Days event.

Any questions can more information. be sent to info@lockwoodseptemberdays.c The Depot In om

tact Debra Stockton, director of social work, at Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility, at 417-276-5126.

Lockwood

The Depot at The Crossing is open in Lockwood for kids after school to hang out until time for their evening activities. The Depot is sponsored by the Lockwood United Methodist Church. For more information call 417-232-4728.

Bingo At The Crossing

From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., there is bingo every Thursday at The Crossing, 524 Main Street, Lockwood.

Come play if you dare.

Also, there will be

Save The Date

Save the date for a fun day at Grace The Earth Day on Saturday May 2, 2015.

Mark your calendars now for music, displays of nature, tree give-aways, Farmer's Market and more at our historic South Park.

Save your electronics from landfill by bringing to Lockwood Methodist Church annual electronic recycling .

Then join us in the park.

The VedeTTe Business direcTory Double “O” Consignment Auction

Wanted:

Crop & Pasture Land To Rent

Straw For Sale

Call Randy Erisman Greenfield, Missouri 417-682-1490

Butcher Hogs For Sale

Sundays at 2 p.m.

603 Smith Park Circle, Lockwood, MO 417-232-4311 • Steve Ogden • 1-417-860-6241 Taking Consignments Tuesdays through Fridays

Kleeman Fence and Welding Residential and Farm Fence

Miscellaneous Welding & Farm Repairs Chance Kleeman 620-205-6266 • 417-537-4220

Bob Hayes Plumbing, Heating & Air

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Monday-Friday 8 to 5 Saturday 8 to 12 noon

We take VISA & MasterCard Business:

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• All Types Crushed Limestone Products • Ag Lime & Hi-Mag Lime

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1-877-488-1777

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24 HOUR SERVICE

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Auto Loans Boat Loans Home Loans Ag Loans Fixed Rate Loans

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Happenings at Main Street Baptist Keep Smiling

Main Street Congregation met at 10:45 for church services since Sunday School was called off because of weather. The choir led us in singing “Friend of God.” Rodney’s message was on “The Gospel of a Second Chance-A Second Chance for a city.

Matthew 12:38-41. In Matthew, the Scribes and Pharisees wanted another sign. Jesus had already healed the blind man, given speech to the mute, healed the paralytic, calmed a storm, cured 10 lepers, turned the water into wine and

brought a young girl back to life from dead.

Jonah was displeased with Nineveh’s repentance for two reasons. It made him look bad. It spared a people that Jonah personally disliked and even hated. Jonah was focused on himself and not God. In scripture, Jonah, uses me, my and I, 10 times. How can we tell we still prefer our will to God’s will? We still think of things in terms of what’s mine. We become furious when we don’t get our way. Our prayers become my will be done as we see in Jonah. The simple reason

God gave Nineveh a second chance was because he loved the people of Nineveh in the same way God cares for Greenfield and the cities of Dade County.

2 Peter 3:9. God is not wanting any to perish, but for all to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. In previous weeks we learned that God is a God of second chances. Maybe you are a Christian, but need to let God have more control of your life. Maybe you have been living for me, myself and I too long and you want to start living once again for God.

Submitted by Ken Roller Pastor at Sharon Baptist Church 417-232-4944

ica” outreach by praying for specific missionariess and their ministries on this continent; giving toward the support of these ministries; and making people aware of both short-term and long-term mission opportunities to which God may be calling them.

The other emphasis is getting this word out to our own area through a special series of PreEaster worship services, beginning Sunday morning, March 30th, and continuing through Wednesday evening, April 1. In the opening

service on Sunday, March 30th, at 11:00 a.m., we will hear former pastor James Regions, of Springfield, preach, and Larry Peak from First Baptist Church, Dadeville, singing and leading worship music.

That evening our message will come through Pastor Rick Sharp of Liberty Baptist Church, along with music from people of the congregation. This service begins at 7 p.m., Monday evening at 7 p.m., we will have a student team from Southwest Baptist University, with Josh Wingerd, a senior from

Linda Johnson is doing a book study, “God is Able” on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Sarah Daniel is doing the same book on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Breakfast will be served March 15 at 9:15 for Kindergarten through youth.

Do you know who the last Judge was? Samson. Judges 16:31.

You are always welcome to worship at Main Street and see how God does give second chances.

Submittedby Sara Johnston

We go through a lot each day. It may be daily routine or things happen that we have no control over. I want to reach people through these articles who are struggling. I just want to encourage you to not give up. I don’t know who out there cries and wonders how to get through each day. There is a ‘light’ at the end of the tunnel.

I endured a lot, too.

All I say is that my life turned around when I accepted Jesus into my heart. He gives the strength to go on and to endure whatever comes.

Our burdens seem so light when you allow Jesus ‘to take the wheel’.

We will go through a lot but it is very encourVictorville, Ca preaching aging to know that you and music led by Kati Baker of Idaho Falls, Id and Zach Shelton, Plattsburg, MO.; Tuesday, March 31, Pastor Robb Hodson from Lamar will preach, and the Heart Cry Men’s Quartet from that church will bless us with Knowing that we music. On the final night, have many Senior CitiApril 1, we will begin at zens in our community 6:45 p.m. with a music and may not have program. “My Journey in transportation, or even Song” by Bill Sutter from if you do and do not Carthage, followed by want the hassle of drivpreaching by Andrew ing, Glad Tidings offers Newberry, a former pas- you a free ride back and forth to Glad Tidtor at Sharon.

News From Sharon Baptist Church In our desire to join with other area churches in reaching people with the gospel of Jesus Christ, and training people to be effective followers of Him, Sharon Baptist Church is involved in a couple of main emphases at this time.

One is to make people aware of the millions of people on this continent of North America who still need to hear this good news, and respond to it. We are taking part in the “Send North Amer-

are not alone in this battle of uncertainty.

Here’s a thought from the book: ‘Rally Woolly-Bedtime prayers’,

by Bonnie Rickner Jensen: It’s from a child’s book of prayers but I felt it is appropriate for anyone: “The Shepherd Cares” ‘Give all your worries to him, because He cares for you.’ 1 Peter 5:7.

‘I give God all my worries; He takes away my fear, I call on him when I’m afraid, Because He’s always near.

‘I ask, and He protects me. My dreams are gently blessed.

‘I know He loves me very much- Because He cares the beat.

‘Dear God, thank you for taking care of me all through the night.’

Glad Tidings Assemble Offers Transportation

ings each Sunday morning and evening on their church bus.

If you are out there and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please call Pastor Ron Dykes at 417-637-2988 or 417425-0188.

WORSHIP SERVICE DIRECTORY List your Church Here

SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH

554 Hwy 160 East • Greenfield, MO 65661 Ken Roller, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Lunch and Bible Study: 12 noon Morning Worship: 11:00 A.M.

Lockwood United Methodist Sunday School: 9:30 am • Worship: 10:30 am 410 Main • 232-4728 Pastor Travis James

GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Open Hearts • Open Minds • Open Doors

220 N. Main Greenfield, MO - Phone 637-2988 Sunday Services 9:45 AM • 11:00 AM • 6:00 PM Wednesday Service 6:00 PM Rev. Ron Dykes, Pastor

There’s A Smile In Every Aisle!

CHURCH

OF

CHRIST

107 N. Allison • Greenfield • 637-5742

Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. Sunday Evening 6:00 P.M. Weds. Worship 7:00 P.M.

Nathan Ross, Minister

First Baptist Church, Greenfield Independent Baptist • 73 N. State HWY 39

Sunday School: 9:30 am • Morning Worship: 10:30 am Evening Worship: 5:00 pm • Wed. Nights: 6:45 pm

Pastor Brian Bach • 417-637-5121

Call 417-637-2712 To Reserve this Space

Everton Christian Church Pastor Dwight Steeley Sunday School 10 a.m. • Church 11 a.m.

Everyone Welcome 119 N. Church Street, Everton

Pennsboro Christian Church

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF EVERTON Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday Evening 5:30 P.M.

8 miles South of Greenfield on 39 Highway

Dwight Steeley, Pastor Church Services.................................................9:30 a.m.

K HWY. FARM ROAD 167 EVERTON, MO SUPERINTENDENT ROGER STEELEY 535-2763

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Bert Ward, Minister

JESUS

He did it all for you.

First Presbyterian Church Corner of Church & Springfield Everton, Missouri

Pastor Tom Anderson

Come Worship With Us! Sunday School 10 a.m.

Church 11 a.m.

First Christian Church WELCOME

409 W. College, Greenfield

Sunday School 9:50 am Worship Service 10:50 am

Scott Houston: Minister

Phone 637-2867

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

South Greenfield, MO

Come Worship With Us

Sunday School 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 P.M.

Worship Service 11:00 A.M.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 P.M.

Dr. Karl Janson

In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins. Col. 1:14

St. Patrick Catholic Church North Highway H • Greenfield, MO Sunday School................... 10:00 A.M. Mass .................................. 11:15 A.M.

Father Kizito Wenani

Lockwood 118Christian Church W. 8th 232-4977 Sunday School 9:30 A.M.

Worship 10:30 A.M.

Michael Perry, Minister • 417-529-2161

FIFTH & CHESTNUT, LOCKWOOD

Pastor: Steve Clark Church Office Phone: 232-4286 Sunday School 9:45 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Morning Worship 10:50 AM Wednesday 1:00 p.m. www.fbclockwood.org

List your Church Here Call 417-637-2712 To Reserve this Space

Greenfield United Methodist Worship: 9 am • Sunday School: 10 am College & Mitchell, Greenfield • 637-2544 Pastor Gerald Powley Open Hearts • Open Minds • Open Doors

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Jct. Hwy. 39 & 160 Pastor Jamie LaSalle Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

“A Better Place To Be”

APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF PROMISE & DAYCARE Ash Grove, MO 751-2428 Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M.

Pastor Ross Coble

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Sports Scoreboard by Bob Jackson

The State Class 1, 2, 3 boys and girls basketball finals are in Columbia, Missouri, at Missouri University this weekend.

In late results from last week, the Lockwood boys lost in double overtime to Rich Hill in the Class 2 finals at Butler.

The Tigers graduate only two seniors and should be the SRVC favorite for 2015-2016.

The Tiger junior high team won the SRVC conference crown. Rich Hill

fell to Sedalia Sacred Heart in sectional play.

Jasper won the girls title at Bulter but lost to Skyline. Both Pierce City teams were beaten by Crane in regional action.

In Class 1, one team, the Walnut Grove girls, moved to state for the 4th straight year beating Drexel. Both the boys and girls teams from Crane Class 2 advanced to state, beating the Gainesville boys and girls teams.

Crane boys have to play

powerful Scott County Central in their first game.

What is the secret for teams like Walnut Grove, Gainesville, Crane, Skyline that every year they have good teams? Maybe Dade County teams could learn from them. Give me your ideas.

Brad Shorter, an LHS grad and veteran coach and the girls basketball coach at Carl Junction, Missouri, has been named girls basketball

coach of the year by teams in the Big 8 conference.

He formerly coached at Webb City, Missouri.

A Dade County girls basketball player is expected to sign to play college basketball later this month. Stay tuned.

First baseball games are set for the week of March 20, 2015. Hard to practice in the snow.

Miller R-2 School District

Upcoming Four-Day School Years 2015-16, 2016-17 Submitted by Dr. Tracey Hankins, Superintendent

After a great deal of research, surveys, community, parent, student and staff input the Miller R-2 School Board adopted a four-day school week calendar for the 2015-16 school year along with a commitment for a fourday week during the 2016-17 school year. The 2015-16 school calendar can be found on the Miller School website at millerschools.org.

The four-day school week was adopted based on research from schools participating in the four day school week in the United States dating back to 1931. In Missouri, the four-day school week was more recently approved in 2009, and data was reviewed based on those schools statewide participating.

The Miller School staff, teachers, administration, and Board of Education are excited about this undertaking. We believe this is best for our students and our district.

There are many benefits that we believe our district will realize by moving to a four-day week.

The teachers will be working this spring and summer to adjust curriculum to the new 153 day calendar, with longer instructional times each day. They have expressed the importance of aligning the most important teaching standards and teaching them with deep understanding. In addition, teachers are going to

focus on student engagement in the classroom.

Utilizing every minute of instructional time is important and keeping students on task and engaged will be important. The teachers have expressed excitement for the opportunity to allow students additional time to complete projects and have deep discussions and lessons during one complete instructional time. Additionally, the four-day week will allow for fewer transitions during the course of a week, increasing the time on task for instruction in the classroom. We believe this will benefit our students in the classroom.

Research has proven that student attendance increases during a fourday week calendar. Students’ appointments may be scheduled on Mondays so that they do not have to miss important class time. When students are in class, their student achievement increases.

Additionally, with the focus on attendance standards from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, this stands to increase the accountability standard for the district. Staff attendance has proven to also increase. The benefit to increases in staff attendance is two-fold. First, when teachers are in the classroom versus a substitute, student engagement and learning increases.

Secondly, when staff are in the district, the cost of substitutes for the district decreases, an additional

savings to the district.

The research suggests that the district could save 2% by going to the four-day school year. Dr. Hankins is conservatively suggesting that the savings for Miller Schools will be approximately $167,000. While the district is financially sound, looking toward the future is important. With a decline in state and federal revenue for the past nine years and the total district revenue nearly $700,000 less in 2013-14 than in 2011-12, it is fiscally responsible to be searching for alternative financial means that will meet the district’s needs today and in the future. The Board of Education is committed to the employees of the District. We value the work that they do for the students of Miller and we know that it takes each employee to make the education of our students successful. Therefore, it is a team effort to work through the cost savings while maintaining the integrity of the salaries and benefits of our employees.

Finally, the district of Miller R-2 lies approximately 33 miles west of Springfield and 47 miles east of Joplin. Many of the district’s teachers drive each day from these locations or nearby. The Board of Education is committed to maintaining salaries at a competitive rate, within district financial means. However, the financial constraints of a small district cannot compete with sub-

urban districts. We often lose very good teachers to districts who have salary schedules that are higher than that of Miller Schools. According to our staff survey, the four-day week will allow our district to not only retain teachers, but likely recruit teachers to our district.

The Board of Education will continue to commit to maintaining competitive salary schedules and benefits, as our staff will continue to work the same number of hours during a school year as they have in the five-day school week. Our staff is committed to our students and their education.

We are committed to thinking outside the box in order to retain great staff and great teachers!

Further details of the four-day week are being worked out. The information will be posted on our school website as it is available. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact a school administrator for assistance.

GACC Meeting Notes Submitted by Patty Bair, Secretary

The Chamber officers and board met March 3, 2015, at That Place at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon meeting.

David Present: Cramer, Pam Allen, Jim Johnson, Brian Bach, Debbie Worthington, Janie Adams, Jim Bair and Patty Bair.

In the absence of our president, Vice President David Cramer presided.

Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting; approved as read.

Treasurer gave her report; approved as presented.

Trivia Night: All committees are in order and will be at the Junior High School at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 7. Plans were finalized for the Saturday evening dinner and trivia games.

Discussion was held for future plans for the Fourth of July celebration.

Next meeting will be April 7 at the Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. All welcome to attend.

Revival Meetings Glad Tidings announces Revival Meetings will be held on Sunday, March 15th.

Morning Service 10:40 a.m., Evening service 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday evening services at 6:30 p.m.

Evangelist Rev. D. Michael Peterson from Orlando, Florida will be singing and ministering the Word of God in each service.

Rev. Peterson has traveled throughout the U.S. and overseas with a tremendous Healing and Evangelism ministry.

With many confirmed

physical healings documented. It is evident that our God is still healing today.

The public is cordially invited to come and experience the Power through The Holy Spirit as He reveals Himself as the God who heals. If you or you know someone who needs healing in their body, physically or spiritually encourage them to come out to these services.

The church is located at 220 N. Main in Greenfield, MO. For more information call Pastor Dykes at 417-425-0188.

Lockwood Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry

The hours of operation of the Food Pantry will be Wednesdays from noon until 2:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

There will be someone there during those times to assist you.

If you have any questions you can contact any of the churches in Lockwood.

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Antioch Pilgrim News by Lesia Jones

Our families could not begin to thank and praise everyone that had a part in the benefit for our Dustin on Saturday night. All we can say is Thank you and God was in the house.

We know how lucky we are to live in this area, but never dreamed of this.

Rex Jones told us long before this happened that good things would happen and that we would get Dustin the care he needed to kick this cancer. I guess that was an understatement.

There is no way we could begin to name everyone, but God is blessing each of you for all you have done and we ask that you continue to pray for Dustin and his family.

I took off work early on Friday to get home and get some cleaning

done before my company got here. Also making my crust for the Saturday night benefit.

The weather changed and the company was not able to make it.

On Saturday morning, got up and went to the FFA breakfast at Everton. There was a good crowd and the food was excellent. FFA is such a great thing for this area.

Went to Judy Suggs home as she had done a lot of baking to send to the benefit. Thank you Judy.

On Saturday at noon, all of us gathered at mom’s to eat and visit for awhile. Don and Linda Coble, Tim and Lynetta Leeper, Doug and Betty Vandegrift, Kim and Lesia Jones, Darren, Sandy and Shelby Vandegrift. We decided to order lunch in this nasty

weather. So we called Red’s and placed our order. Mike even delivered for us. Now that is service. So we treated him with some special brownies. Thanks Mike, only in a small town can you get service like that on a nasty day. Our family loves to get together as you can tell.

The weather just kept getting worse and worse, but the people just kept coming on Saturday night.

On Saturday night after the benefit, Wade and Chloe came home with us. They were tired, hungry and wanted to watch a movie, so what did we do. We watched a movie and went to bed at 1:30. That’s why they like to come to MiMi and PaPa house. Ha!!

On Sunday, we got up had breakfast and played. Church at Lib-

erty was cancelled, so we finished watching a movie. Got around to go to Bobby and Laura anniversary Moore’s party. Got up there and it was cancelled. Circled on around to Greenfield and picked up some groceries, stopped by mom’s and then on to take the little ones home. Then stopped by Asa’s and Kelbey’s. I think everyone had a lazy day.

Ladies retreat supper and meeting was called off due to the weather. I was looking forward to trying all the different recipes.

This nasty weather continues and I am so looking forward to spring. Everywhere you look, I see new baby calves and you just wonder how they survive.

Kim went over and built some shelves for Abby on Monday and

surprised both of them.

On Wednesday, coming to work ,the nasty weather didn’t hit until I pulled into work. I brought my clothes and told Kim I would see him Thursday night. Boy that sure makes it nice. We had several cancellations, so I got to pick my room.

Dustin and Melinda left Monday to go back to MD Anderson. He had testing on Tuesday and saw the doctors on Wednesday. His report was the chemo is attacking the cancer, but the doctor wants him to go through 2 more rounds of chemo. I know that was not what he wanted to hear. He was hoping he could go to something else. But our prayers are answered that the chemo is working. That chemo is some nasty stuff and really knocks him down.

He will have to make

another trip to MD Anderson, but that’s o.k.

While there, they got to enjoy visiting with with Uncle Matt and Aunt Damaris Jones.

The precious notes/ cards continue to come in. I have heard from so many of my readers that I have never even meet.

What a blessing to our family.

As one lady said, she feels like she knows my family from reading about them. Thank you, Arthur Cromer, for your special note. It means so much to know that so many others are helping us beat this battle.

Kim and I, along with Jacob and Abby, are leaving for the weekend to attend the Judd Ranch bull sale. This could be interesting.

Birthdays: March 12th-Tim McPhail, Colten Morrow 8, granddaughter-Samantha Gott 17, Tyler King 17, Christopher Birch 30, Allison Welch 47, Danny Peters 54, Paula Maize 57, Kimmy Jones the big 60 & Roberta Amburgey 89 in Michigan, 13th-Cory Austin 22, Stephanie Trask 44, Scott Taylor 53 & Marvin Maxwell 54, 14th-Bayley Shirk 18, Susan Crouch 46, Jo Hillburn 81 & Doris Jones 82, 15th-Dan Blakemore, Foy Stenger 1, Rylee Reitz 2, Sadie Fare 16, Linsey Denney 20, LaDonna Koon 62 & Uncle G.D. Myers 89, Dur16th-Donald man, Scott Ball 45 & Linda Henrich 66, 17thSt. Patrick's Day, Anita Allison, Cash Estes 1, Hagen Beasley 1, Adalayah Johnson 6, Tristan Sellmeyer 17, Chris Bradford 27, Valerie Barnett 30, Mindy Lollar 39 & Afton McGuire 53, 18th-Denise Hembree, Boots Hudspeth,

Eric Steeley, Reese Lowry 1, Susan Perry 54 & Sonie Walker 63. Wishing you all many more!! anniversary: One March 14th-Cole & Mallory Heiskell 6 years.

Wishing them many more blissful years together.

In Memory: Trueman Friend 3-13-2001, Hershel Taylor 3-13-2011, Warren Hawks 3-152009, Margaret Speight 315-2006, Holly Holesapple 3-16-2008, Sanford Steeley 3-162000, Charles Hughey 3and Rick's 18-2010 Grandma Edna Baker 318-1999. Gone but never forgotten.

I want to send my deepest sympathy to Sue & George Wynes on the loss of Sue's son, M.J. Montez. MJ passed away suddenly Saturday night in a Joplin hospital at the young age of 39. MJ was a GHS graduate of 1993 and had a contagious smile & laugh you couldn't forget. He will be dearly missed by all his many friends and family.

I want to give you an update on James Schilling who was hurt in an automobile accident several months ago.

James is now in Specialty Select Hospital in Kansas City. He is being treated for a staph infection in his lungs. They hope to remove the breathing tube this week.

Continue to keep this man and his family in your prayers.

I want to congratulate the Walnut Grove Girls Basketball Team on winning Saturday at Clinton in the Quarterfinals against Drexel 59-42.

The Boys got beat by only 2 points against Leeton 65-63. This was after one of their starters got his arm broken badly in a prior game. Had to have several pins put in his arm. I think the refs are letting these games get way too rough & here is a prime example. How sad to lose by one basket.

Wishing the girls luck on their next game towards State!!

I got a nice surprise

phone call from my classmate, Brenda "Hail", this week. She has moved to the K.C. area from Lebanon and loves it. She changed careers and went back to school & now loves working as a nurse. It was really nice getting to talk to her & catching up with each other.

I want to congratulate Allison Ball and Logan Brown who became officially engaged while on a trip to Colorado. We wish them the best.

Shirley Jones Wilmoth's daughter, Lauren & her family, were overjoyed to have her husband, Adrian, come home from the service over the weekend. The little girls were sure happy to see their daddy as I'm sure Mom was all smiles, too.

Tuesday & Last Wednesday, Rick & I made our monthly trip to the Cancer Center in Tulsa. Rick's CAT scan showed the cancer staying the same & his doctors were very happy

with all his test results.

We are feeling very thankful for his good reports. We sure didn't enjoy leaving Tulsa Wednesday morning with all the ice they had.

The closer to home we got it turned into snow which was better. But I sure enjoyed the pretty weather we had over the weekend.

Bruce Bell & his tractor got into a little bit of trouble before the snow & ice hit when he was on a pond bank and slid in the mud into a pond. His great nephew who was about 8 didn't think it was a bit funny when the water started coming in the doors. They had to have a wrecker pull them out. Thankfully nobody was hurt & they can laugh about it now but his nephew said no more tractor rides for him.

Saturday, Mom & I visited with Winton Hargis at his home. Winton is still very weak and wasn't feeling too good. Got to visit with his daughter, DeAnn and she is look-

ing forward to her daughter, Jennifer & her family, moving back this way. If Winton isn't better this week, he will be going back to the doctor.

Saturday night, Mom & I took in the sale at Waldo's auction off the Greenfield square. We have such a good time at these & the entertainment is pretty good, too.

Just ask Donald Gillen.

We want to thank Donald & James for helping us load our treasures.

Sunday, those enjoying lunch at Mom's were: Rick & I, Billy Bob & Bobby Myers and Logan stopped in several times.

Don't forget to come out this Friday night beginning at 6:00 & Saturday all day for the Old Timers Tournament in Greenfield. It usually is very entertaining and you always get to see all the new babies in the area. I can't wait.

I hope this nice weather holds out & everyone has a good week.

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by Blanche Trudell Here it is March and the month came in like a LION so maybe winter will be over before the end of the month.

We had to close church again as the parking lot was icy and we didn’t want to have any accidents. It was better Monday so we had our class on Monday night and it went well. We hope not to have to close church again this year, and all of our injured people will be able to get back on their feet and back to church.

Joan Cox is home recuperating from falling down her basement stairs, and Verna Tipper is recuperating from falling at her front steps. She is still in the nursing home at El Dorado Springs, and says she is feeling good.

She broke her left arm, so she will be there until she can go home and take care of herself.

Tuesday, I was planning on company but Nancy had to take care of her grandchildren and John had to wait for the veterinary to check on a friend’s young cow. Well, Joe and I enjoyed a good

dinner alone.

Wednesday, we were planning on going to Springfield to see Troye Wiss, our youngest great grandson, on his 1st birthday. Well, the ice, sleet, and snow kept us home, but we made it on Thursday.

I got to see him for the second time ever.

Every time we planned to get together, one of us got sick or the weather was bad, but it was nice and we had a lot of fun getting acquainted.

He enjoyed playing with his new toys. Joe and I took a pizza from Papa Murphy’s Pizza and Luke, Joe and I enjoyed it.

We had enough left over to feed Page and Luke for supper. Troye isn’t old enough to have it so he had his junior food.

Let us remember to pray for all those who are sick, or have lost loved ones, in the nursing homes, those who are homeless, those in the service serving our country. Have a wonderful year!

And God Bless America!

Lockwood R-1 High School Spring Musical

Support Lockwood Public School students Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Lockwood High School Gym, by attending dinner and the musical “Dorothy in Wonderland”.

Tickets at the door: adults $12; children 12

and younger $6. Discount tickets available in advance: at Lockwood Elementary Library from LaNita Hackney; Lockwood High School from Rebecca Jones; High School Drama Club and Student Council members.

Spring Fling Vendor and Craft Fair Walnut Grove is having their 2nd Annual Walnut Grove Spring Fling Vendor and Craft Fair.

The event will be held on March 28th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walnut Grove multipurpose room and cafeteria just off Highway 123.

There will be over 40 booths which will include crafts, vendors and even garage sales.

Concessions will also be available.

Come shop local and get some amazing stuff.

Any questions contact Teressa Parnell at 417-521-4859.

My mother used to say this is sticking in my craw.

Well, I have something this week that is sticking in mine.

When our leader announced that the Muslims were intertwined in the building of our nation from the founding of our country is just WRONG. I hope that the teachers are not teaching this.

I guess you could say that they helped with the starting of our Navy because they were capturing and killing our ships used in commerce and the Muslim pirates were causing so much havoc that we voted to fund a Navy.

The only other time I can recall was when we had an Arab teaching our soldiers in the southwest how to handle camels during WWII to fight the

Germans in the deserts of Africa. That didn’t pan out and was dropped.

I was told but don’t know how true it is that Morocco was the first country to recognize us as an independent country from England but only because England was fighting them in their country and was glad someone else was fighting them. Of course, they didn’t HELP us ....

What is wrong with our newsmen not saying how wrong this remark was and putting it out for our young people to believe.

I don’t think there were any Muslims on the Mayflower, Pinta or Santa Maria either My old history teacher, Miss Denny, would have had a hay day with this information. I can just see her

now and the homework we would have had assigned to us.

Wake up, America and support the Christians that fought and died for our country. I wonder how the parents of the students in Irvine College felt when their children voted to ban our flag and if they were ashamed or didn’t care.

Thank goodness for the students that voted to ban the ban and keep our flag flying. I would have been a proud parent of those students. Somebody did raise their children right is all I can say.

Donal Myers is having a birthday on the 27th of March and Maxine (Coble ) Myers is having a birthday on April 4. Both were born in 1919. They were married 75 years last fall. Congrads.

Peggy Foreste is hav-

ing a birthday celebration this Saturday at the Golden City Community Center. Please drop in and tell her Happy Birthday.

Wasn’t this week end beautiful. I even got to clean the leaves and trash off the patio.

Kamala and Anastazia showed up just in time to carry off the trash.

I made the mistake of parking under a tree the other day and woke up to trash off the tree and bird poop. I went to the car wash and waited a half hour in line. The lady that works there said it had been lines all day but I was the winner of the dirtiest car she had seen. I asked if that meant a free car wash, but she only laughed harder.

Did you remember to set your clock up one hour Sunday morning so you could get to church on time?

My little neighbor boy, Nathan, celebrated his sixth birthday Friday. At school that afternoon, his classmates enjoyed a cupcake. That evening, he and his family ate at Lambert’s, the throwed roll place.

They treated him royally. They brought me a roll. Half I ate that night, other half for breakfast. They’re big rolls.

Due to bad weather Saturday, the school music trip to Carl Junction was cancelled. We have had some bad weather but nothing like some places. We shouldn’t complain. I continue to stay in where it’s dry and warm. Again, no church Sunday; the TVdoes help. United Methodist women postponed their Wednesday night meeting to Friday night due to weather.

Lockwood did not have school Wednesday.

I’m sure ice was on the roads.

After being hospitalized for some time, Leo R. is now at Good Shep-

herd.

My news on Kevin Stump is about the same, still taking treatments.

Don Mabee is convalescing at home following rotor cuff surgery.

In today’s Springfield paper was the article of Peg Renfro passing away. Many will remember years back when Peg and her family had a restaurant downtown and ran the bowling alley. To the family and loved ones we send our sympathy.

Congratulations to both boys and girls basketball teams. They didn’t take first place but came close.

What good neigh-

bors I do have. One night, I had birthday cake and ice cream.

And, what a help I had when I had cat problems! Thank goodness they like cats, too!

I talked with Nancy in Alaska. They have had little snow for them. Their Ididerod Races (dog races) had to be moved due to not enough snow.

Son, J.L., in Quincy, Illinois, was watching a game on TV one night recently when he heard a strange noise in the kitchen.

Dishwasher was overflowing. New kitchen and dining room floors need to be replaced as well as bath room floor. Thank

goodness they have a full basement except for a kitchen. He thinks it is a big mess! night, Thursday there was a beautiful full moon. How pretty it was on a cold winter night.

C.W. McGuire was able to spend a couple of days at home this week. Good news.

Hopefully, he will be home to stay soon. He’s still at an Omaha, Nebraska, facility.

After having a little set back, James Schilling is improving. And good news, he will soon be moved to Kansas City.

He is now in Augusta, Georgia. Much closer to home.

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Publisher Seeks Stories From Local Folks 57th Annual Dinner Submitted by Laura Montgomery Hometown Memories LLC Marketing & Research Director

Hometown Memories Publishing Company intends to save a big slice of local history before it’s lost forever.

Karen Garvey, Senior Editor at Hometown Memories Publishing, is asking local folks to share their memories for a living history book. She invites anyone over age 60 with yarns about the “good old days” in Southwest Missouri to write them down and mail them to her for possible publication in the book.

The hardcover coffee table book will contain tales of bygone years from people who actually lived them.

To encourage participation, Garvey is offering a $250.00 award for the

most appealing story.

There will also be two $100.00 runner-up awards and a cash award for best picture.

“I’m not looking for genealogy,” says Garvey.

“What we want to save are true stories about things that once were commonplace but are virtually unknown to today’s generation. The contributor’s descendants will love them for it. Life today is not what it used to be,” continues Garvey.

For example, any golden-ager could tell an interesting tale about things like wringer washing machines, downtown cowboy movies on Saturday, radio drama programs, feed sack dresses or old fashioned outhouses.

Garvey explains, “Stories like these are not

only great fun to read, especially for old-timers, but they’re usually left out of the official history books. I hope some of these books will still be around in 200 years so that people will know that old-timers were more than a name or a faded picture. But that we were real people with real lives.”

Especially wanted for the book are stories that involve humor, odd, unusual, frightening or mysterious events, romance stories (“How I Met My Spouse”), local myths and legends and ghost tales.

The deadline for story submission is April 15, 2015.

Garvey requests that anyone interested in submitting material for the book phone her toll free, at (877) 491-8802 for in-

structions or visit the web site at www.hometownmemoriesonline.com.

About Hometown Memories Publishing: Hometown Memories, LLC is a North Carolina Company that is dedicated to providing books that preserve the spirit, character, and memory of a time that will never be seen again. The people who appear in them are from all walks of life.

Their experiences are so unusual and varied that it is impossible to categorize them. You’ll find humor, adventure, romance, hardship, and even a few ghost stories in a Hometown Memories book. The company has produced over 80 titles and there are currently over 100,000 copies of their living history books in circulation.

Meeting

The Dade County Soil and Water Conservation District Board would like to invite you to their 57th Annual Dinner Meeting.

PLACE: Greenfield High School Gym DATE: Thursday, March 19, 2015 TIME: 6:00 p.m.

If you are planning to attend this year’s Dinner Meeting, please RSVP by Thursday, March 12, 2015, by call 417-637-5993 Ext. 3 We will be presenting the Outstanding Cooperator Award and Poster Contest winners.

The Roy E Carr Post 372 American Legion building, Lockwood, is available for rent for your events.

Please contact Penny White at Town & Country

Tire, 232-4266, to get on the calendar and reserve your date.

Penny is filling in for C.W. McGuire for the time being.

Thanks for your support.

American Legion Building Available For Events

You’ve Saved Your Money- Ensure You Have It When You Need It New federal tax law allows a new option for retirement distributions Submitted by Thomas Mehl, CA/AR Insurance

Saving for retirement is a goal that most people share. But what about the second part of the equation—using your income in retirement? How do you know how much to spend when you don’t know how long you’ll need it to last? You don’t want to run out…but you also don’t want to deprive yourself unnecessarily. A qualifying longevity annuity contract (QLAC) might be able to help.

A QLAC allows you to take some of the money and set it aside in a deferred income annuity QLAC. You can postpone withdrawing that money up until as late as age 85. It’s easy to see the potential advantages of a QLAC for certain situations. In particular, it can help you feel confident that you won’t outlive your retirement savings

because you’ll have a income guaranteed stream beginning later in life.

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) govern the amount of money that you have to remove from a traditional individual retirement account annually.

RMDs are calculated based on life expectancy and amount of assets at a certain age.

You must begin to take a certain amount of money from your retirement savings vehicles no later than age 70½. So you could potentially have to withdraw (and pay taxes on) money that you don’t immediately need.

The QLAC is only available with a deferred income annuity, which is a contract that allows you to create a guaranteed income stream at some point in the future.

The QLAC endorsement

allows you to use a portion of your traditional IRA savings to fund a QLAC potentially helping to protect against longevity risk by creating a future guaranteed lifetime income that defers the required minimum distributions.

Total QLAC premiums are limited by the IRS to the lesser of $125,000, less any premiums you paid to any other QLAC or 25% of the total of all IRA balances, less any premiums you paid to any other IRA QLAC (excluding Roth IRAs) as of Dec. 31 of the year prior to purchasing the QLAC. A QLAC is a new option based on federal tax changes written in 2014 and not every IRA Provider offers a QLAC .

Check with your financial professional to see if the organization you work with has the option.

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Your financial professional will also be able to determine if the QLAC is appropriate for your personal financial situation. QLACs are meant to maximize your future retirement income stream.

A QLAC can be a useful tool when allocating retirement assets and can help you have access to your retirement savings when you need it.

This column was prepared by Thrivent Financial for your local representatives’ use.

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Count the Wheat Tillers and Control Henbit, Chickweed Submitted by Jill Scheidt Agronomy Specialist

LAMAR, Mo. – Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension, was unable to physically scout wheat fields this week but didn’t prevent her from making some helpful crop recommendations.

“In order to determine if an early spring nitrogen application should be made or not, count the average tiller population in the field,” said Scheidt.

If tiller density is below 60 tillers per

square foot, wheat should receive an early spring nitrogen application to encourage more tiller growth. If tiller populations are above 90 tillers per square foot, no early spring nitrogen application should be made.

“Large nitrogen applications can lead to excessively lush growth and tiller population, which can lead to lodging and wheat being vulnerable to disease. If you have a good tiller population, wait until just before the joint stage to make a nitrogen application,” said Scheidt.

This is also a good time to scout fields for henbit and chickweed.

These weeds can reduce yields by an estimated 10 percent each year.

“Henbit, chickweed and all weeds should be treated before reaching two to four inches in height or diameter to gain the best control,” said Scheidt.

Harmony Extra is an effective herbicide to control henbit, chickweed, wild garlic and many other winter annual weeds in wheat. Most weeds need .6-.9 ounces of Harmony Extra per

acre to effectively control weeds.

“The higher rate should be used in heavy infestations or for hard to control weeds. Read the label for specific rates and application timing,” said Scheidt.

The weekly field scouting report is sponsored by University of Missouri and Barton County Extension. For more information on the scouting report, or to learn how to receive the information earlier by telephone, contact the Barton County Extension Center at (417) 682-3579.

tle, whether it is a stocker or cow-calf program, you need some type of facility in which to treat those cattle,” said Cole.

Since the profitability has returned to the cattle business, Cole says there seems to be more interest in updating marginal facilities. Cattle that get regular treatment will improve their health and profitability.

“One feature I’ve noticed in remodeled corrals is greater use of concrete.

This is desirable, of course, from a human and cattle safety and san-

itation standpoint. However, if the concrete is too smooth it results in slips and falling for both workers and the cattle,” said Cole.

Most new concrete floors are grooved to aid in drainage and to prevent slips and falls. Some of this helps but a simple mat is also a great solution to slipping and sliding, especially as the cattle leave the head chute.

“Implement tire mats have been used around chutes for years especially in feedlots. They’ll

work in this area also.

Observe your corral situation and look for areas to improve safety for cattle and those who handle them,” said Cole.

For more information, contact any of the MU Extension livestock specialists in southwest Missouri: Eldon Cole in Lawrence County, (417) 466-3102; Andy McCorkill in Dallas County at (417) 345-7551; Randy Wiedmeier, in Howell County at (417) 256-2391; or Dr. Patrick Davis in Cedar County at (417) 276-3313.

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 permissable 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 applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

All of the West half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Seven (7), Township Thirty (30), Range Twenty-eight (28), Dade County, Missouri, except for any part taken, deeded, or used for road or highway purposes., commonly known as 1195 West Dade 156, Golden City, MO, 64748

A.M. and 5:00 P.M., to-wit: 11:00 A.M. at the East front door of the Dade County Court House at 300 W. Water Street, in Greenfield, sell at public vendue to the highes bidder for cash, the real estate described in said deed of trust, to-wit:

Small Improvements to Corrals and Chutes Can Improve Health and Profitability in Cattle Operations Submitted by Jill Scheidt Agronomy Specialist

Well-managed cattle herds are run through the corral and chutes several times a year for things like vaccinations, castration, artificial insemination and parasite Producers treatments. with good, workable chutes are more likely to complete the appropriate practices than an owner with sub-par facilities according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

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IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 15DD-PR00007

In the Estate of CHARLES WENDELL HEMBREE, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CHARLES WENDELL HEMBREE, Decedent:

On FEBRUARY 18, 2015, KARLA JEAN TEMPLE & DENISE JOYCE BRAUER were appointed the personal representatives of the estate of CHARLES WENDELL HEMBREE, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of DADE County, Missouri. The personal representatives 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 representatives’ business addresses and phone numbers are respectively: KARLA JEAN TEMPLE, 1042 E. PENDLETON PLACE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65810 - (417)861-0168 DENISE JOYCE BRAUER, 1235 DEER RUN DRIVE, WASHINGTON, MO 63090 - (636) 359-1126 The personal representatives’ attorneys’ names, business addresses and phone numbers are respectively:

BRIAN E. HAMBURG, 3337 EAST RIDGEVIEW ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 (417)890-6600

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the

Date of the decedent’s death: 12/06/2014 Date of first publication: 03/05/2015

JENNIFER SNIDER, DEPUTY 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.

To be published in The Vedette on: March 5, 2015, March 12, 2015, March 19, 2015 and March 26, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Carl A. Manke and Jessica L. Manke, dated April 25, 2007, and recorded on May 7, 2007, in Book No. 393, at Page 146 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Dade County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on April 1, 2015, at 12:00 PM, at the Front Door of the Dade County Courthouse, Greenfield, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

County Criers, LLC f/k/a South & Associates, P.C., Successor Trustee

First Publication: March 5, 2015. 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. 177140 / Invoice No. 177140-729433).

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NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

For default in payment of debt and performance of obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Jeremy S. Hare and Kellie R. Hare, husband and wife, dated June 21, 2013, and recorded on June 27, 2013, in Book 429 at Pages 10731079, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Dade County, Missouri, at Greenfield, Missouri, the undersigned, Nicolas B. Porter, Successor Trustee, will at the request of the holder of the debt, on Monday, March 16, 2015, between the hours of 9:00

Beginning at the Southeast corner of Block Eleven (11), in the Original Town of Lockwood, Missouri, thence North 106 feet, thence West 106 feet, thence South 106 feet, thence East 106 feet to the point of beginning, all in Block Eleven (11), in the Original Town of Lockwood, Dade County, Missouri, along with the South Half (S1/2) of a vacated alley on the North side of the property and the East Half (E1/2) of a vacated alley located on the West side of the property as recorded in Book 66 at Page 470, Dade County, Missouri. Subject to: restrictions on special Warranty Deed (Corporation) as recorded on October 22, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. in Book 401 at Page 792, Dade County, Missouri.

Dade County Commission Minutes The Dade County Commission met at 9 a.m. January 21, 2015.

Those present were CommisPresiding sioner Randy Daniel, Eastern Commissioner, Dallas Maxwell, WestCommissioner, ern David Rusch and County Clerk Melinda Wright.

The commission discussed the Extension Council meeting, Soil and Crop study, the Commission and guest to attend meeting in Columbia, MO., February 12, 2015. The commission received the minutes from the Extension January meeting. The commission approved the January 12, 2015 minutes as written. Rusch, Yes, Maxwell, yes.

Motion to adopt ordinance 2015-1 to be known as Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. Maxwell, yes.

Rusch, yes. This fund is according to statue #50.5651 and 50.5506.

The fund has nothing to do with the Sheriff’s budget. This is not used as a revolving fund. Can only be used for needed equipment, enforcement law equipment!

For the Prosecuting Attorney’s budget of $76,590.00 passed with two yes votes, David Rusch moved and Dallas Maxwell seconded.

Commissioner Daniel advised they need to start a file in the filing cabinet to maintain a file for ordinances by, to be maintained by number.

The county will fill out forms in order to be able to pick up any unused equipment from the state to be used in the county.

The commission

discussed the nursing home.

The Junk Yard Issue re Highway Department; is in court, don’t know when it is scheduled for. Also on Hwy O there is a junk yard at a brick house, don’t know who lives there!

On Thursday night there will be a meeting, the Extension Soil and Crops Conference.

Dallas Maxwell and his wife will attend, Randy Daniel and wife will attend. It will be held at the Lockwood Methodist Church Life Center. commission The discussed a 1/2 cent sales tax to raise $230,000.00 for law enforcement consideration. The county is now having to subsidize $200,000.00 for law enforcement every year and can not continue to do that.

The commission checked on the construction progress on N. Dade 181. The commission will be taking bids to replace the roof at the Sheriff’s Department. Bids will be opened February 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Dade County Collector, Rod O’Connor visited the commission regarding parcel # 1306-0-24-010-014-02.

The city has taken this property and needs the County to waive the back taxes. Motion to waive the taxes. Rusch, yes, Maxwell, yes.

Judge Munton stopped by to visit with the commission regarding budget issues.

Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. until January 26, 2015.

Submitted by Carolyn Head.

to satisfy said debt and costs.

Nicolas B. Porter Successor Trustee

McNabb, Pursley & Associates, LLC 1 North Main St. P.O. Box 226 Butler, Missouri 64730 Phone: (660) 679-4153

NOTICE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC Section 1692C(B) no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without 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 will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE...

NO HUNTING/ NO TRESPASSING. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Fred & Janice Burnett v,23,15, 52tp

NOTICE - We will NO longer allow hunting, fishing or trespassing on any property owned or leased in Dade County, Missouri. DUE TO CONTINUING THEFT AND VANDALISM! Mike, Charles and Seth Hargis v,23,15,52tp

NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on the Jim and Mariann Carrier Farm, Southwest of Lockwood. v,23,15,52tp

NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on Lemons Farms or LaLe Corporation Property. v,23,15,52tp

NO TRESPASSING on the old T.G. Rush farm, northwest of Lockwood. Louise Rush & heirs. v,23,15,52tp

NO TRESPASSING OR HUNTING BY MEN OR DOGS on All Property of Haubein Farms, DTHF.LLC and David Haubein. Reward for information leading to arrest or successful civil suit of violators. v,23,15,52tp DUE TO TRESPASSING WITHOUT PERMISSION on my property, there will be no hunting, fishing or trespassing on my farm in Dade County.

Mary King Williams & Linda Medley. v,23,15,52tp

ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING on the Backs property 1 mile south and 3/4 mile east of Lockwood. v, 23, 15, 52tp

NOTICE: NO TRESPASSING or parking without permission on 407 West 6th Street, Lockwood, Missouri. Stemmons Rental, LLC. v,35,15,52tp

NO TRESPASSING without permission. 120 N. Allison, Greenfield, Missouri. v,12,15, 52tp

DUE TO THEFT, no hunting, no trespassing on Roseman Farms. v, 19, 16, 52tc

MANUFACTURED HOMES....

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

Any condition! Call today.

417-865-4181 v, 23, TFN YEAR END BLOW OUT SALE! New homes as low as $29,995! Includes delivery and set up! 417-8659719. v, 23, TFN USED AND REPO HOMES Available. Call today, 417865-7029. v, 23, TFN

AUCTIONS...

DOUBLE “O” CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. 603 Smith Park Circle, Lockwood, Missouri. 417-232-4311. Steve Ogden, 417-860-6241. Sundays, 2 p.m. Taking Consignments Tuesdays through Fridays. v, 47, TFN

AUTOS FOR SALE...

1995 GMC SONOMA pickup. 2-wheel drive. New tires. 5-speed, 4 cyclinders.

Excellent mileage. Special price of $2995. Wayne at 417-232-4700. v, 38, 1tc 1997 4X4 F150 FORD. Good condition. $2795. Call Wayne at 417-232-4700. v, 38, 1tc 1984 FORD DIESEL F150.

Utility bed. 42,000 actual miles. $1950. Call Wayne at 417-232-4700. v, 38, 1tc

CARD OF THANKS....

THANKS The Larson family would like to say thank you for all of your support during these difficult times. Robert was a special part of our family who will live on forever in our hearts. He was blessed by so many great friends.

We want to express our heart-felt gratitude and say thank you to each one of you for making this difficult time a little easier. He will have a special place in our hearts and through our cherished memories he will live on forever. Thank you once again for your love and support, The Larson Family v, 38, 1tc

CHILD CARE.....

DAYCARE OPENINGS in smokefree home. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Located between Greenfield and Lockwood. Contact Julie Wilson, 417-268-5094. v, 38, 3tc, 1nc

GARAGE SALE.....

GARAGE SALE. Everton Community Building. Saturday, March 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors spots available. Scentsy Candles by Kylie Wilson. Three tables of men’s stuff: tools, knives, fishing equipment. Call 417429-7524, Marilyn Gilmore, for more information. v, 38, 1tc

MISCELLANEOUS...

B&B LOGGING. Top dollar for standing oak, hickory and walnut. It’s not just a job, but a passion. Billy Pearce, 4176 0 6 - 0 0 9 7 . bandblogging.com v, 35, 3tp, 1nc COMING SOON. Garden rotary tiller and large lot mowing.

New equipment.

Contact Joe Higgins at 417637-5237. Cell 417-2130812. v, 37, 3tp, 1nc

FOR SALE...

WANTED....

WANT TO BUY horses and saddles. Text or call 417818-8731. v, 33, 6tp, 2nc

Main, Lockwood, Missouri. v, 38, 3tc, 1nc HUGE TIRE SALE. New for 2015. As seen on TV’s DUCK DYNASTY®, new DUCK COMMANDER truck tires and all terrain and mud treads. Call with sizes for prices. 417-276-2435 anytime, leave message. v, 37, 3tc, 1nc

BULLS FOR RENT: Angus, Limousin, Charolais & Others. Steve Glenn. 880-6810 or 6942386. v,49,TFN

995-3120 or 417-777-1658. v, 38, 3tc, 1nc IGR FLY CONTROL for your cattle for under $1/head/month!

Feed CowBos liquid minerals today for 150% ROI! Neil 417.398.1928 v, 38, TFN GOT CALF TROUBLES? Scours? Pinkeye? BRD? Supplementing their mommas with CowBos liquid mineral supplements will all but eradicate these problems. Neil - 417.398.1928 CowBos.com v, 38, 1tc

LIVESTOCK...

BULLS FOR SALE. 1418 months old, registered Angus, serviceable bulls.

Carrier Farms, 417-232417-214-0335.

4302, v, 43, TFN

FOR SALE. Purebred Charolais bulls. Good selection. Serviceable age. Reasonable price. Carl Speight, Dadeville, Missouri. 417-

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

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

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

Central heat and air, 2 car attached garage. $69,000.

Call 417-818-3082. v, 51, TFN FOR SALE. 20 acres, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home.

Eastern Dade County. Contact, 417-751-3208, leave message. v, 38, 2empl FOR SALE. (2) 3 bedroom, 1 bath homes. $20,000 for both. 417-880-1892. v, 38, 2tp GREAT BUY ON COMMERICAL OFFICE BUILDING. Former McNeel Clinic on Water Street, Greenfield, Missouri. Brick building, CH/A, lots of office space, off sStreet parking. Priced to sell at $20,000. TO INSPECT, CONTACT BOB JACKSON, UNITED

THE EVERTON R-III School District has a vacancy on the school board.

Interested residents should send a letter of interest listing qualifications and reasons for wishing to be appointed to the Board. Mail letters to Board Secretary Connie Stanford, 211 School Street, Everton, MO 65646. Letters will accepted until March 13th. v, 37, 2tc

FOR SALE. Five (5) Goodyear Wrangler tires. 4ply, P275/65R-18’s. Less than 25,000 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $200. Call Bill at 417-849-6983. v, 34, 3tp, 1nc FOR YOUR WINTER ACHES and pains, we have Olbas Oil and Bio-Freeze.

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REAL ESTATE ...

HOMES FOR SALE..

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COUNTRY LOWE REALTY, GREENFIELD, MISSOURI. 417-860-6656 cell or office 888-637-2040. v, 38, 1corre FOUR HOMES FOR SALE JUST LISTED GREENFIELD, MISSOURI. 203 Jacobs Alley, Greenfield. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 728 sq feet. $16,000. 207 Jacobs Alley, Greenfield. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 928 sq feet. $17,000. 412 Maple Greenfield. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, CH/A,range, refrigerator, storage building. $23,000.

414 Garrett Street Greenfield. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, CH/A, garage, carport. Big corner lot. $29,750. BOB JACKSON, UNITED COUNTRY LOWE REALTY, GREENFIELD, MISSOURI. 417-860-6656 or 888-6372040. v, 38, 1corre

FOR RENT....

FOR RENT. 2 bedroom apartment. $395 month. $250 deposit. 503 Broad Street, Greenfield. Next to DCNH. 417-777-1440. v, 21, TFN HOUSE FOR RENT. 3 bedroom, 203 S. Main, Greenfield. $400 month, $400 deposit. No pets. 417-4243435 or 417-298-1439. v, 38, 2tc NEW LISTING. Cute bungalow home. 13th Street, Lockwood, Missouri. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, CH/A. All appliances. Some hardwood floors. Big lot. Carport. Storage buildings. Great starter home. BOB JACKSON, UNITED COUNTRY LOWE REALTY, GREENFIELD, MISSOURI. 417-860-6656. v, 38, 1corre PRICE REDUCTION. WAS $149,500. Now $134,500.

For Lakeview home on Stockton Lake in Oak Ridge Estates. Near Ruark Bluff. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, CH/A, big deck, walk to lake. TO INSPECT, CALL BOB JACKSON, UNITED COUNTRY LOWE REALTY, GREENFIELD, MISSOURI. 417860-6656. v, 38, 1corre

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES...

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

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

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

J.W. WILLOUGHBY Septic Tank Cleaning.

Phone (417)742-2083. Willard, MO. v, 20,15, 52tp BLISS & SONS ROOFING. Free inspections and estimates. 30 years experience. Pole barns, decks and carpentry. Kirt, 417597-0885. Kevin, 417-3505569. v, 38, 3tc, 1nc

HELP WANTED...

RANDSTAD IS HIRING for positions at Pennington Seed in Greenfield, Missouri. We are hiring enthusiastic, dependable, teamoriented individuals for material handler positions in a light-industrial environment.

Two shifts are available, with a third shift during peak operating season, with a pay available for premium evening/night shifts. Benefits are offered. Please apply at www.randstadstaffing. com or call 417-637-5978, ext. 136, for immediate consideration. After applying please contact us via email at brendan.nichols@randstadusa.com v, 21, TFN IPART TIME HELP WANTED in insurance office in Greenfield. Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Required to be licensed. Call 417-637-5388. v, 37, 3tc, 1nc HELP WANTED Greenfield R-IV School District has an opening for a Full-Time Night Custodian. Apply with the Human Resources Director, Ronda Nelson, in the High School Office. 417637-5321/Ext 350. 410 W.

HOLMES CABINET SHOP this advertiser has opened a shop at 201 West 4th Street, Lockwood, specializing in furniture repair and refinishing, splined cane seats, custom lathe turnings, where he hopes from attention to business and moderate charges to receive encouragement and compensation from his friends and public generally. v, 34, TFN 232-5001.

QUEEN CONSTRUCTION. Home repair, remodeling, windows, roofing, decks.

No job too small. 15 plus years experience. Daniel Queen. 417-343-9511. v, 35, 3tc, 1nc

College Street, Greenfield, MO 65661. If you have submitted an application in the past and want to be considered, please call to verify that we have your application on file. We plan to fill the position by March 27th, 2015. EOE. v, 37, 4tc NURSES AIDE positions available at Dade County Nursing Home, 400 Broad Street, Greenfield, Missouri.

Apply in person, 8 to 4, Monday - Friday. Equal Opportunity Employment. v, 38, 2tc HELP WANTED. Experienced diesel mechanic needed in Lockwood. Call 405-205-8054, leave message. v, 38, 1tc

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iHeart MU Extension Run

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Submitted by Jill Scheidt, Dade County Extension CPD; agronomy specialist

The Dade County MU Extension held its second “I Heart MU Extension” 5k/1mi run in Lockwood on Saturday, February 28, 2015.

Fourteen daring runners came out to brave the snowy elements.

Lane Hankins won 1st place in the 5k with a time of 20:20 minutes; 2nd- Brendan Kelley; 3rd- Warren Wisner; 4th- Paul Chambers; 5th- Brent Green; 6th- Ron Marsh; 7thKeith Hankins; 8th- Louis Kleeman.

1st place female, Cheryl Shores- 24:01 minutes; 2ndClea Kleeman; 3rd- Brenda Barger-Saunders.

One mile participants: Brenda Green, Patricia Bair and Jolene Daniel.

Results posted at www.extension.missouri.edu/dade.

I want to especially thank our sponsors: Greenfield Pharmacy, Greenfield Family Medical, Greenfield CMH, Lockwood Packing Company, Mary Kay, That Place, Missouri Beef Council and Lamar Walmart; and our Extension volunteers; we couldn’t have made this race “run” without you!

Thank you runners/walkers for joining us to raise

Capitol Report: Sbmitted by State Representative Mike Kelley 127th District

5K runners leave the starting line. Photo by Cletis McConnell, Vedette Reporter.

money for the Dade County MU Extension; the funds will be used to provide relevant, reliable, research-based programs to the citizens of Dade County.

MU Extension covers 5 main areasagriculture, human environmental sciences (4-H, health, nutrition, family finances), business and community development and continuing education (Law Enforcement Training Institute, Fire and Rescue Training Institute).

Call the Dade County MU Extension office at 417-6372112; “Your one-stop for research-based information from topics A-Z”.

Cheryl Shores and friend

Men runners

Ways and Means: The Committee Of Common Sense?

I am proud to serve on the Committee of Ways and Means, this is truly what I consider the “committee of common sense” and is one of the first lines of defense in protecting hardworking and taxpaying citizens of Missouri, from the abusive overreach of state bureaucracy. Below I will talk briefly on just a few of the common sense pieces of legislation that have been recently presented to this committee.

HB 268: This bill allows a taxpayer to claim a credit or refund of an income tax overpayment.

The Director of the Department of Revenue examines the taxpayer's return after the period of limitations expires and the examination reveals that the taxpayer would have been eligible for a credit or refund if the examination had been timely. The department director must notify the taxpayer of any overpayment discovered and the taxpayer must file a claim for the credit or refund within one year of the department Director’s notice.

Why is this needed?

Currently, if you are found to owe money you must pay, but due to limitations on when you can request a refund, money is not always paid back to you if it discovered that you overpaid the state.

HB 502: Currently, an employer is allowed to file an annual withholding tax return instead of four quarterly returns when the aggregate amount withheld is less than $20 in each of the four preceding quarters.

The bill changes the amount to less than $100 in each of the four preceding quarters, if the

employer is not otherwise required to file a withholding return on a quarterly or monthly basis.

Why is this needed?

Currently over 8,000 of Missouri’s smallest businesses must file quarterly employee withholdings for very small amounts of payroll taxes, this causes both an undue burden on the businesses and eliminates large amounts of paperwork for state agencies.

HB 517: This bill specifies that mandatory gratuities added to a large group in a restaurant are not subject to state and local sales tax.

Why is this needed?

Sadly in what I can consider a bureaucratic overreach, the department has started charging sales tax on required gratuities. Let’s say as an example that an 18% tip is included on your bill; it is both charged sales tax on your bill and a payroll tax on the person receiving the tip. Obviously, it is income and should be taxed as such but should not be charged as sales tax, and I feel this is a good measure to help protect Missouri Restaurant customers.

HB 754: Currently, Missouri follows the federal Internal Revenue Code on how to determine the amount of cash tips that is taxable. This bill limits the calculation of state income tax withholding on tips received by an employee in the course of his or her employment, to the amount of total tips reported to the employer in a written statement. The bill specifies that an employer cannot be obligated to pay withholding tax to the Department of Revenue for an employee's under-reported cash tip income.

Why is this needed?

Currently by the decisions of bureaucrats our states businesses have been assed taxes on tips if the amount a server has earned on cash tips does not equal tips a server has been averaging on credit cards sales.

This is obviously flawed: 1. Because it is not the responsibility of the business to pay personal income tax 2. It is proven people spend more on credit card which also likely affects tips, and testimony showed that in committee 3. Many companies have policy in place putting a standard tip on bills with a company card making the average credit card tip higher.

HB 132: This bill authorizes an exemption for motor fuel used exclusively for watercraft in this state from the motor fuel tax and any state or local sales and use taxes. No taxes can be imposed or levied on any motor fuel delivered to any marina within this state that sells the fuel solely for use in any watercraft, and is not accessible to other motor vehicles.

Why this makes sense? Road tax is being charged on fuel that is being used on Missouri waterways. Currently, people pay road tax on fuel for boats and can request a refund at any point on those fuel purchases. This creates both paperwork for citizens and visitors to Missouri’s lakes, and extra paperwork to the state on a tax that is not supposed to be collected this legislation will fix that.

HB 299: Currently the Department of Revenue is starting to collect “new” taxes when a court ruling changes tax policy or a department interpretation changes a tax policy without a

change to Missouri Law. Why HB 299 is needed? This legislation will put requirements on the department of revenue to make such changes publicly aware before they can start collecting them, this will protect Missouri citizens from bruecratic overreach.

HB 410: This legislation will simply add mathematical graphing calculators to the “approved’ list of school supplies.

Why is HB 410 needed? Currently under Missouri law, during the annual sales tax holiday

on school supplies one of the most expensive school supplies, the mathematical graphing calculators, are not considered a school supply and are being taxed. This is both confusing and unfair to the citizens of Missouri and I feel that needs to be addressed.

HB 440: This bill allows a seller to advertise, but the required sales tax will be assumed or absorbed into the price of the property sold or the service rendered if the amount of the tax is separately stated on the invoice or receipt. Any person who fails to sepa-

rately state the assumed or absorbed sales tax on the invoice or receipt will be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Why is HB 40 needed? Currently under state law, a business is not legally allowed to advertise that a product is a certain price tax included.

While many businesses do this and so far the department has never came down on businesses for this practice, seeing some of the overreach the department has shown in recent years, this is needed to protect Missouri retailors.

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Jan Johnson Crowned New Queen At Run For Mom QUESTIONS? Contact Editor Marlene DeClue at 417-637-2712 or greenfieldvedettepublisher@mchsi.com

5K race starting line

By Cletis McConnell Vedette Reporter

2014 queen, Janice Theuer, crowned this year’s queen, Jan Johnson.

A 5K Run for Mom was held Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Lockwood at the high school., There were over 150 people attending this event with 119 participants in spite of the cold, windy morning.

Over $5,000 was raised that will go to Jan Johnson of Joplin and the

5K winners: 1st Lane Hankins, 2nd Jordan Benton, 3rd Brady Oeltjen

Optimist Club of Lockwood February High School Student of the Month Submitted by Jenni Oeltjen, Club President Optimist Club of Lockwood

High Lockwood School Students of the Month for February are Kyle Bouldin and Rylee Neill.

The students were chosen by the school’s administration and faculty based on their demonstration of excellent character and attitude in their commitments to academic achievement, extra-curricular engagement, and community service.

We would like to thank Muncy’s Super- February. market, David and Lesha In honor of the stuMuncy, owners; our dent’s outstanding persponsor for the month of formance they have been

Mary Kay Foundation.

These funds will help offset costs associated with Jan’s battle with cancer and toward research for cancers affecting women and domestic violence.

The 5K run began to 9:30 a.m. and the 1 mile walk/fun run at 9:40 a.m..

First place went to Lane Hankins; 2nd place, Jordan Benton; and 3rd

place to Brady Oeltjen.

The “Pinked Out” award is given to the participant who display the craziest costume in support of the event. This winner was Clea Kleeman.

Kara Gallup organized this event in 2014 in honor of her mom, Janice Theurer, of Lockwood, who won her fight with breast cancer. Kara plans

to make this an annual event.

Janice attended this event and passed the crown to this year’s Queen Cancer Kicker, Jan Johnson.

Kara would like to thank everyone for their support and hopes to see everyone next year, March 5, 2016.

The walkers step off on their 1-mile fun walk.

Optimist Club of Lockwood February Student of the Month Submitted by Jenni Oeltjen, Club President Optimist Club of Lockwood

Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran School Students of the Month for February are: Dylan Gallup and Reed Gastel.

The students were chosen by the school’s teaching staff based on their demonstration of excellent character and attiin their tude commitments to academic achievement, extra-curricular engagement, and community service.

We would like to thank Muncy’s Superawarded with $10 and a market, David and Lesha certificate documenting Muncy, owners, our their achievement. Consponsor for the month of dent’s outstanding per- certificate documenting gratulations students! formance they have been their achievement. ConFebruary.

In honor of the stu- awarded with $10 and a gratulation students!