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WHAT’S INSIDE OBITUARIES • Donald “Donnie” Conley, 59, Pierce City • Harry Thornton Larson, 87, Verona • Bonnie Lou Lover, 57, Greenfield • Roberta Jean “Bobbie” Johnson, 91, Greenfield

Story Hour Ms. Mary presents Story Hour for children ages 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014.

She will be at the Dade County Library, 209 S. Main Street, Greenfield.

Come share an apple adventure.

Arcola Community Garage Sale The Arcola Christian Church will host the Arcola Community Garage Sale on Saturday, September 13, from 8-1.

Anyone is welcome to set up a table for free. Just call to register by September 7.

Donated items will benefit the youth activity fund and can be picked up or delivered to the church by September 7.

Contace JoeDee at 417861-1712 or Trish at 417-2990414 to register or for information.

Open House An open house will be held in honor of Retha Jones’s 90th birthday on Sunday, September 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

It will be held at Retha’s home located at 102 E. 3rd Street, Lockwood.

No gifts, please.

Come and bring memories.

Spaghe Fundraiser On Saturday, September 13th, 2014 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenfield Fire Station there will be a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Greenfield Firefighters Association. A donation will be accepted for the meal. Come help a great cause.

DACO Founda on Golf Tournament Scheduled The 2014 Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 20th, at the Lockwood Golf Course. The three-person scramble will benefit DACO’s Annual Hunger Challenge. There will be 2 flights.

A Wal-Mart grant will match the net proceeds, allowing for Ozarks Food Harvest monthly deliveries to Dade County.

Entry fee is $35.00 per person with lunch included.

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Greenfield 2014 Homecoming Queen Hopefuls

By Cle s McConnell Vede e Reporter

The Greenfield Wildcats will celebrate their annual football homecoming on Friday evening, September 5, as they play host to the Lockwood Tigers.

Game time is 7 p.m.

Highlighting the evening will be the crowning of the 2014 Homecoming Queen at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s young ladies vying for the coveted title are: Kelsey Ritchie, Karsen Sims, Cassidy Brown and Robin Fare.

The homecoming princesses are: Lauren Lizenbee, 9th grade; Shay Ferwalt, 10th grade; and Kati Jones, 11th grade.

A homecoming dance will follow the game from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The admission is free and refreshments are provided.

“We are very excited to show our school spirit,” says Student

Homecoming Court Princesses, 1st Row: Lauren Lizenbee, 9th; Shay Ferwalt, 10th; Kati Jones, 11th. Queen Candidates, back row: Kelsey Ritchie, Karsen Sims, Cassidy Brown, Robin Fare

Council sponsor, Sarah Link. “We may be a small

team this year, but we are proud that our players

continue to work hard and play their hearts out

and we support them in all of their efforts.”

Ruptured Gas Line Closes Dade County Road

By Cle s McConnell Vede e Reporter

A Dade County road, Route D, northeast of Golden City, reopened Thursday afternoon after being closed because of a ruptured eight inch gas line on the Kenny Ogden farm.

A pond was being enlarged when the gas line was struck by heavy equipment about 9 a.m.

Thursday, August 28.

Missouri Gas Energy crews quickly responded to make the repairs.

Traffic was re-routed while the repairs were being made.

Hartzler Office Representative Hears From Citizens At Dade County Listening Post Submi ed by Steve Walsh Photo by Cle s McConnell Vede e Reporter

Several Dade County citizens turned out to the Dade County Library in Greenfield last Tuesday to share their thoughts and opinions with a representative of Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4).

Cole Karr, Hartzler’s field representative in the county, listened and took notes as constituents voiced concerns on such topics as the violence involving ISIS in Iraq, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. plan, and recently approved legislation to address problems at VA hospitals across the country.

A number of attendees expressed the view that the United States must maintain a strong defense in the face of this threat and others from around the world. The view regarding the Waters of the U.S. policy is that the proposal is a government overreach that could negatively impact

Cole Karr, second from le , a representa ve of Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, conducted a listening post at the Dade County Library August 26.

farmers. On the so-called VA “fix” to address long waits and other delays faced by veterans at VA facilities, there was general support for the legislation which has been

signed into law by President Obama, with some questions surrounding the Mount Vernon VA facility closure and news distance provisions for VA benefits in the new

law.

Karr, who regularly hosts listening posts at counties throughout Missouri’s Fourth District, informed attendees he would take their thoughts

and concerns to Congresswoman Hartzler.

Congresswoman Hartzler serves on the Armed Services, Agriculture, and Budget Committees.

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Death Notices Donald “Donnie” Conley

Donald “Donnie” Conley, age 59, of Pierce City, Missouri, left this world to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.

A funeral mass, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, was held on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City, with burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Harry Thornton Larson

Harry Thornton Larson, age 87, of Verona, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett, Missouri.

A graveside service, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, Missouri, was held on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Spring River Cemetery in Verona.

Bonnie Lou Cover Bonnie Lou Cover of Greenfield, Missouri, age 57, departed her life at home on August 28, 2014, leaving her loved ones: Loretta Robison, Crystal Peterson, Paige and Shannon Robison, Sapaula Thompson, Alex Peter-

son, Jody Jones, Sr., Sidney Jones, Jody Jones, Jr. and Tina O’Banion.

Services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, Greenfield, Missouri.

Roberta Jean “Bobbie” Johnson Roberta Jean “Bobbie” Johnson, of Greenfield, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2014, in the Dade County Nursing Home.

The daughter of Earle and Sarah "Sally" (Everingham) Blickenstaff was born May 11, 1923, at Breckenridge, Colorado.

Her father, being a mining engineer in her youth, led her family to many old mining towns of the west to include the old ghost town of Bodie, California, now a state park.

Her high school years were present in part at AVJUHS in Lancaster, California. She attended one year at Antelope Junior College before entering the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy.

In her junior year, she married Conrad C. Johnson, Lieutenant Army Air Corps. While he served in his P-38 fighter squadron in the Aleutians, she continued her education and graduated from USC with the class of 1944.

After the war, Conrad’s military career led them to many cities and countries. Bobbie Jean and her two sons were in the group of first military dependents to go to Japan after WWII. Later, another overseas tour was spent in Germany during the middle 1950’s, and Bobbie en-

joyed traveling throughout Europe. In fact, she enjoyed travelling anywhere anytime.

When Conrad retired from the service in 1962, they moved to Buffalo, Missouri and lived there while building their home near Urbana, Missouri. Because money was so short in retirement, Roberta happily sold World Book Encyclopedia until she took the Missouri Pharmacy Board.

After obtaining her Missouri Pharmacy License, she substituted for pharmacists in many towns in the area. Because of health problems, she retired in 1989.

In the 1980’s, she was member of Springfield Opera Guild. She and her husband were lifelong opera enthusiasts. When in Germany, they attended the Wagnerian Opera Festival.

She was an active member of the Urbana United Methodist Church. She dearly loved her Savior and attributed Him for the wonderful life she had.

She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Conrad, her sister, dear aunts and cousins, and parents.

She is survived by three sons: James in Greenfield, Missouri; Gerald in West Virginia;

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and Frank in the rural Greenfield area. She was proud that all her sons and husband served in the military.

She was enthusiastic about education and contributed greatly to her grandchildren’s educational goals until the very last.

She was 91 when cancer took her quickly. A simple graveside service for immediate family members was conducted at Corry Cemetery, west of Dadeville. Her care in the Dade County RCF for a year and the Nursing Home for a little over a week was compassionate and commendable in all ways.

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

Minutes of August 25, 2014 The board held an open session for discussion of the tax rate for the 2014-15 school year at 8 p.m.

Roll Call

Larry Coose called the meeting to order and opened with prayer.

Jeff Nentrup arrived later.

Approve Agenda

Motion by William Stefan to approve the agenda as amended.

Second by Adam Whitesell. Motion carried 6-0.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Kirk Neill to approve the consent agenda approving minutes of July 24th and 31st and the bills for payment. Second

by Lori Byrnes. Motion carried 6-0.

Tax Rate

Motion by Tina Schnelle to approve the tax rate as presented with an operating levy of 2.8643 and a debt service levy of .6000 for a total of 3.4643 for the 2014-15 school year. Second by Adam Whitesell. Motion carried 6-0.

Work Ready

Mrs. Coose and Mr. Rogers presented information to the board on implementing the Work Ready Community program. The program is developed within a county through collaboration with businesses in the county, work programs and testing of students and adults for employment opportunities. The board would like Mrs. Coose and Mr. Rogers to pursue the program.

Graduation Date date.

The board discussed changing the 2015 high school graduation Motion by William Stefan to table the decision. Second by Kirk Neill. Motion carried 7-0.

Code of Ethics

Motion by Jeff Nentrup to adopt the Code of Ethics Resolution and board policy BBFA. Second by Adam Whitesell. Motion carried 7-0.

Substitute Teachers

Motion by Kirk Neill to approve the substitute teacher list as presented. Second by Tina Schnelle. Motion carried 7-0.

Bus Discipline

Motion by Lori Byrnes to approve the implementation of bus discipline guidelines as presented. Second by Tina Schnelle.

Motion carried 7-0.

Reports

Mr. Rogers reported on PD 360Edivation to assist teachers, the Work Ready Community Program, MAP and MSIP5 Data, Amendment 3 issue on the November ballot and the effects it could have on public education if it passes, process for principal evaluations and activity travel reimbursement.

Mr. Graves discussed bus discipline guidelines, attendance, increase in lunch and breakfast participation, positive results from professional development training, curriculum mapping and reinforcing students’ positive behaviors in the hallways, classrooms and bus routes.

Next Meeting

The board will meet Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 8 p.m.

Executive Session

Motion by Lori Byrnes to go into executive session to discuss personnel pursuant to articles 610.012 and 610.022 in compliance with the Sunshine Law. Second by Larry Coose.

Motion carried 7-0.

Executive Session

Motion by Larry Coose to go out of executive session Second by Lori Byrnes. Motion carried 7-0.

Adjourn

Motion by Lori Byrnes to adjourn. Second by William Stefan.

Motion carried 7-0.

Youth Ac on Project Needs Volunteers Submi ed by Jen Benson

Growing up, my family moved every few years. I've lived in Greenfield for 11 years now. Before I moved here, what I heard wasn't good. I saw some of the reasons: kids on the square at all hours, shady-looking characters sneaking around the cemetery, or the dealer Elvis In The who lived down the street strolling by while my kids House Ken Roberts, per- played outside. I told myforming as Elvis, will be self it was temporary. I at the Dade County Sen- griped but didn't do anyior Center, 58 N. Allison, thing about it. Why Greenfield on Friday, should I? We'd move September 5, beginning eventually.

It wasn't until I was at 10:30 a.m.

Call 637-2626 for in a Youth Action Project meeting, as we discussed more information.

problems we wanted to target, that I realized something important: Even though my mindset was temporary, I'd been here a decade. My children are growing up here.

This is their hometown.

It's my hometown. If I wanted things to change, I had to quit complaining and do something about it.

Youth Action Project provides work-based scholarships to area youth for extracurricular activities conducted by approved sponsors.

That's the official line. Put plainly, we get kids involved in work or community service projects, then based on their work, we provide them with a scholarship to an activity they may not otherwise be able to afford.

For example, some of the Jr. High cheerleaders cleared yard waste for the library. We paid part of their uniform costs for them. Other organizations we have helped include the Ministerial Alliance and Senior Center. To date, Y.A.P. has paid out nearly $500 in scholarships to help kids participate in cheer, camp, and martial arts, with funds earmarked for this year's basketball and track seasons as well.

We're still working on a few things. We have Missouri tax-exempt status, but haven’t gotten 501(c)(3) status or found an organization to sponsor us until we can register as a federal non-profit.

This makes us ineligible for many grants that would enable us to do

more for the community and county. Not including legal fees, it costs at least $425 to complete 501(c)(3) registration.

That's nearly as much as we've paid out.

More than anything, we need community support. There are five of us who volunteer our time to arrange and supervise projects, coordinate payment, accept applications, fundraise, publicize, and do everything else. We need volunteers to oversee and evaluate projects and participant performance. Legal advice, bookkeeping help, project coordinators, publicists familiar with social media, and suggested projects for our students are also needed. Most of all, we need members of the community like you to publicly support and recommend us.

We each have a choice. We can accept things the way they've always been, or we can begin to make changes from within. We can invest in our children, teaching ethics and responsibility to them by providing structure and support to kids who may not have that at home, teaching them to make better choices in the process. I've decided to be a catalyst for change.

What will you decide?

Contact us if you'd like to get involved with Youth Action Project. youthactionprojectdade@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ Youth-Action-Project-ofDade-County Jen Benson: 637-5115

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Greenfield Wildcats vs Lockwood Tigers Homecoming Court

2014 Greenfield Cheerleaders: Front row: Lauren Lizenbee, Alexis Myers, Ginica Falkingham. Middle: Makaylah Elder, Shelby Wynkoop, Madison Crouch, Casey Short (co-captain). Back: Kateland Thomas, Austin Fogg (mascot), Tory Coleman (co-captain).

Homecoming Court Princesses, 1st Row: Lauren Lizenbee, 9th; Shay Ferwalt, 10th; Kati Jones, 11th. Queen Candidates, back row: Kelsey Ritchie, Karsen Sims, Cassidy Brown, Robin Fare

Homecoming Dance After Game 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Admission is Free Refreshments Provided 2014 Greenfield Wildcat Football: Front row, left to right: Coleman Whitaker, John Blinkinsop, Austin Hoke, Charles Servoss, Mason Jones, Austin Irwin. Middle row, left to right: Jarrett Esposito, Draven Stapp, Carl Mason, Josh Cantrell, Roy Beeson. Back Row left to right: Collin Allen, Dawsen Wimer.

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BACKROADS OF SOUTH GREENFIELD by Carmen Hargis Baker Birthdays: September 4th-Margaret Taylor, Brantley Friend 2, Karen Roby 40, Frank East 49 & Tracy Lasater 53, 5th-Jim Rosenbaum, Sophia Wilmoth 2, Makayla Williams 2, Sarah Holland 25, Chris Daniel 52, Maggie Jones 58 & Roberta Myers 73, 6thTess Friend, Ava Holland 2, Mary Mason 30, Chuck Crouch 46 & Bob Jackson 71, 7th-Chuck Daniel, Aubrey Davis 13 & Deanna Whaley 54, 8thLarry Marshall, Sue Freeze, Jennifer Schmidt 39 & Brian Marshall 52, 9th-Troy Hudspeth, Candy Hall, Johnny Spain 4 & Ben Blankenburg 50, 10th-Colten Pummill 4, Wanda Webb 66, Trixie Myers 66 & cousin, Peggy Koon 89 in West Virginia. Wishing you all a great Birthday!!

Anniversaries: September 4th-Shane & Amanda Baker 15 yrs and Claarence & Laura Mabee 60 yrs, 6th-Joe & Zinetta Killingsworth 56 yrs, 7th-Jarad & Laura Johnson 1 yr, 8th-Bob & Jenett Blakemore 51 yrs and J.C. & Cora Beth Wright 51 yrs, 10th-Larry & Judy Marshall 54 yrs, Carl & Shelby Beasley 2 yrs, Jake & Shantel Green 6 yrs and Shane & Melissa Nations 3 yrs.

Wishing you many more together.

One belated wish goes out to Clark & Ginger McLemore who celebrated 24 years on August 31st.

In Memory: Ruth Williams 9-7-2008, Zayden Broillier 9-8-2012, Teddy McMasters 9-101989. Gone but not forgotten.

Brandy "Hastings" Brookshire had a baby girl, Josie, on August 29th. I don't have all the details yet, but Josie will be welcomed home by her two bigger sisters.

Grandma is Susie "Tindell" Hawks of Lockwood..

Last Sunday, I was working when Rick called and told me he was driving himself to the hospital. He had rolled his tractor 4 times down a steep hill with the sprayer wagon behind it. Needless to say the tractor & buggy were totaled.

I made a mad dash to the hospital to meet Rick who had a puncture wound in his butt and lots of scrapes & bruises.

Thought he might have had some broken ribs or shoulder injury but the CT scan didn't show anything.

The wound to his

butt was the most serious and they took him in for surgery after midnight.

Cleaned & stitched it up with a drain left in it.

It was very deep and they were worried that he could have ruptured his colon or rectum. Had to stay in the hospital until Tuesday evening and will go back this Thursday to remove the tube.

He hasn't had a very good week but feels very lucky to be here. We want to thank everyone who chipped in and done chores & things for us. Especially Kim & Jacob Jones and Asa Bowles who moved all his round hay for him out of the Antioch bottom. Also thanks to Aunt Carol Jones who came over and relieved me at work & worked my days for me.

Those who stopped in and checked on us at the hospital were: Howard & Carolyn Wilkinson, James Baker, Brenda McPhail and Jim & Barbara Baker. This really helped the time pass along with lots of phone calls.

Last Wednesday, Rick's mom, Barbara Baker, had outpatient surgery and had some stints put in. Everything

went good & she is taking it easy at home.

Harvey Campbell & Logan Baker headed out Wednesday for Clinton, Arkansas to the Chuck Wagon Races. I don't think Logan's cot lasted but 2 days so I don't know what he slept on the rest of the week. I'm sure they will have some stories to tell.

Wade Abadessa wed Ashton last Wednesday in the hospital at Columbia. It wasn't the wedding they had dreamed of but it was still beautiful. Wade's cancer has come back with a vengeance and he is in a lot of pain. Wade is the son of Jana Beth "Baldwin" and grandson of Anita Baldwin. Keep this family in your prayers.

Also, Betty Hughes had major surgery last Monday at the cancer center in Tulsa and will be there several weeks.

We plan on checking in on her & David this week while we are there.

Darcy & Kirsten Parrish are excited to announce the upcoming arrival of a baby boy in January of 2015.

Mike & JoEllen McMasters is in McKinney, Texas visiting their son, Chris, Katie & Avery, who just moved there

LOCKWOOD NEWS by Retha Jones -Being home bound, Lockwood News will be mostly about what is going on around me. At the present time, I do have some health issues.

Wednesday afternoon late we did have some good rain, it can rain! More is predicted and we need it badly.

Wednesday night, the United Methodist had their monthly birthday/anniversary carryin meal. Administration council met later. Pastor Travis was back Sunday after being on vacation.

Yes its dry. Thursday the county fire trucks went north two different

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Our farmers are busy harvesting corn. I see many truck loads go by. I haven’t heard how the corn is. Farmers are busy.

Friday, I went to my optometrist at PraterNeu-Maxwell about my vision. I was told I have indications of having a light stroke on the left side of my head, affecting my left eye. Wednesday of this week, I went for a MRI and heart test. Have not heard from the MRI, I do have calcium deposits. The swelling of my feet is no better, do a lot of sitting with feet elevated.

Today, Friday, marks the first week of school.

Football tonight.

Lockwood is a busy

town now preparing for September Days coming up September 20th. Keep that day open for the big event. Lots will be going on.

If you should be looking for a good cleaning lady, I know of one.

She also is an excellent cook.

DUSTING: A house becomes a home when you can write “I love you” on the furniture.

One can spend countless hours cleaning for the weekend to make sure things are just perfect “in case someone comes over.” Then you realize one day that no one comes over. They were all out living life and having fun!

from St. Louis. They are having a ball sight seeing and eating lots of good food.

Duke & Tami Atkisson spent the long weekend in Indianapolis seeing baby, Cash and spoiling him along with his parents, of course.

Last Friday, I went to Shelly McMasters’s garage sale and got the grand tour of her new home. Talk about a magazine show place. It is beautiful with all the old barn wood and antiques that she has used. A lot of elbow work went into it but they are enjoying the benefits now.

Ann Steeley just retired and had to have foot surgery. She is taking it easy and enjoying not having to go to work.

The Lockwood Class of 1979 had their 35 year reunion Saturday night at the Hangar with a good crowd attending.

Was sorry to hear Bonnie Cover, 57, of Greenfield passed away.

She was like me and loved to go to yard sales.

She will be dearly missed by her family & friends.

One of Rick's classmates that he went to school with in Ash Grove, Pamela "Brown" Lee, 63, passed away over the weekend.

Also a long time resident of Everton, Marvin Estes, 86, passed away last week. Everyone will remember Marvin & Rowena "Netzer" who ran the Estes Hatchery since 1951 outside of Everton before moving to Springfield.

I want to extend sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones.

Saturday night, Earl & Pat Killingsworth, Richard & Tammy McMasters and the Bakers enjoyed supper out in Monett and then back to the McMasters’s home where Tammy served us some wonderful dessert.

This was in honor of Rick living thru another one of his 9 lives.

Sunday, Rick & I enjoyed going to Antioch Church. It was good to see everyone, especially Maggie Jones who finished her radiation and will begin chemo soon.

Lavern Hickey has had to spend a few days in the hospital and will hopefully be built back up this week so he can take his chemo. These treatments are really knocking him for a loop.

So if you have your health, I hope you are very thankful for it.

MY TURN

by Bob Jackson ONLY IN THE COUNTRY A old cowboy walks into a bar in a small town and ask the barkeep for a glass of LESS. The barkkeep says we don’t have LESS here. Is it a beer or spirit?

I have no idea says the cowboy I went to Doc Jones and he told me I should drink LESS. There is only one way to stop this ISIS nonsense in the Middle East. As Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show said NIP IT, NIP IT IN THE BUD. Don’t take offense if I call You Ma’am or Sir. It doesn’t mean you are old.

Where I come from, it is a sign of RESPECT. All grandchildren are brillant and beatiful and take after their GRANDMOTHER. If you could sit on a bench and chat for one hour with anyone from the past of present, who would it be?

Uptown living: You have to call 911.

Where I live I AM 911 Phil Robertson $1.84 gas price when Obama took office. Does that tell you something?

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I RAISED MINE. SAY A PRAYER Little Larry and his family were having Sunday dinner at Granny’s house . He was served dinner and started eating right away.

His mother said, “Wait till we say our prayer.”

“I don’t need to,” the boy said.

“We always say a prayer before eating at our house,” said his mother.

“That’s at our house,” Larry explained.

“But this is Granny’s house and she knows how to cook.”

MY TURN MISC With three different banks in Dade County, why would a small political subdivision move their funds to an out-ofcounty bank?

A bulldozer leveled two old old time buildings that only few Dade County Old timers can relate to. The Ma Pillow Bar and Cafe and the Willard Dodge Sale Barn are no more on the Hill south of Greenfield on Hwy 160 & 39.

ABA 2015 Season Opener Stockton Lake Submi ed by Becky Minor

Twenty to 30 of the area's best anglers will gather at Old State Park on Stockton Lake September 13, 2014, for American Bass Anglers Division 126 2015 season opener. "This is going to be our best season yet," said Director, Becky Minor. "We've added several new members and the fishing on Stockton Lake just keeps getting better."

Anglers are competing for cash, prizes and points which qualify them to fish a 2-day championship on Stockton Lake as well as a national championship.

Several local businesses welcome and support this event including Happy O's Resort, Antler's Ridge in Lamar, Alber's Marine in Arma, KS and Pete's Convenience Stores.

D126 tournaments use a draw format.

Boaters and non-boaters from age 14 are encouraged to enter. ABA membership is $25 per year; tournament entry fee is $70 per angler. All fees can be paid at the ramp the morning of a tournament. Minor will be at Old State Park Ramp September 13, at 5:00 a.m., to take registrations. There will be a mandatory briefing at 6:00 a.m. followed by a draw to determine boat position and partner placement. Weigh-in will begin shortly after 2:30 p.m.

Check this newspaper for results of this tournament as well as other news about ABA activities in the area. Questions should be directed to Becky by calling 316 6441454. View past events and more information about this and other tournaments at www.centralmidwestbass.com.

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Montgomery Reunion The descendents of Charles Fox Montgomery will gather together on Saturday, September 20th, 2014, at a location very near the original site where the reunion began years ago near the banks of Mutton Creek.

We will try and eat around 12:30/1:00.

Please bring your lawn chairs, a covered dish and join the fun at Richard and Hilda Montgomery’s Country Cabin next to the creek.

(Which is ‘next door’ to the Wayne Montgomery Cabin!)

If you need directions or have questions, please call Beth Killingsworth at 417-880-9291.

DACO Founda on Golf Tournament The 2014 Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 20th, at the Lockwood Golf Course. The three-person scramble will benefit DACO’s Annual Hunger Challenge. There will be 2 flights.

A Wal-Mart grant will match the net proceeds, allowing for Ozarks Food Harvest monthly deliveries to Dade County.

Entry fee is $35.00 per person with lunch included.

For more information contact Randy Meents at 417-637-2909 or David Cramer @ 417-637-5348.

September Days Baby Show

September Days Baby Show on Saturday, September 20th in Lockwood.

The diapers-only baby show will take place on the main stage in the Arvest parking lot at 10:30am (immediately following the September Days parade).

Registration will be held prior to the parade, from 9:30-10am near the main stage.

Entries will be $5 and are open to any baby age 024 months.

A full schedule of September Days activities can be found at lockwoodseptemberdays.com

Dade County Improvement Group Dade County Improvement Group will NOT meet on September 2, 2014.

They will have their October 7, 2014 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Community Building at the Greenfield City Park.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

Paramount Headware Renunion The Paramount Headware Reunion will be September 6, 2014, 12 noon to ?

A new location this year for the reunion to be held will be at the Old Bowling Alley in Lockwood.

Questions: call 417-2324405

Make plans to bring your bundle of joy to the

Colors Of Cancer Run/Walk The Dade County Health Department is hosting its First Annual Color Run. Proceeds from this run/walk will go to support the Dade County Relay for Life and Breast Cancer Survivor Dinner.

Join us for a 3.1 mile fun run/walk. The run/walk is a non-competitive, nontimed event.

For your safety, we DO NOT allow dogs, in-line skates, skateboards, etc. on the course or at the venue.

Registration forms are available at the Health Department or on-line a t w w w. d a d e c o u n t y healthdept.com Registration: On line, by mail or in person Date: September 20, 2014 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Place: Lockwood City Park on 9th and Walnut Cost: Adults $35 / Youth 12 and under $25 Come Saturday morning and wear a white t-shirt and join the fun.

September Days will be going on with fun activities, booths and food. What a great way to spend the day with all of your family!

Adult Watercolor Workshops Offered The Turnback Community Art Alliance will be offering watercolor painting workshops every Thursday evening from 6-8 on September 11, 18, 25, and October 2nd.

The classes will take

place in the Greenfield High School Art Room (located in the AG Building – please park in the east lot).

If you are a beginner or just want to brush up on your skills, you are welcome to join us.

Space is limited to 20 adult participants. There will be a $15 fee collected at the first class to cover the cost of materials (paper, pan watercolors, mixing tray and brush).

Please call the high school art room at 417-6375328 extension 218 and leave your name and a phone number by Tuesday, September 2, 2014. This will provide enough time for supplies to be ordered.

Angie Myers will be the instructor.

tember 20!

Festivities will include a car show, color run, parade, baby show, craft fair, photography contest, quilt show, livestock show and lots of food, games and other entertainment for the entire family.

Free booth space is also available to arts & craft vendors – contact info@lockwoodseptemberdays.com for more information.

Watch for more details on the 2014 Lockwood September Days website www.lockwoodseptemberdays.com or the Lockwood Optimist Club facebook page facebook.com /LockwoodOptimistClub

Masonic Mee ng Seligman Train Ride Seligman Chamber of Commerce is taking reservations for the fall train ride from Seligman, Missouri to Van Buren, Arkansas on Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th.

This will be Arts and Craft days in Van Buren.

Travel the beautiful Boston Mountains and shop in old Van Buren and listen to music in the street.

For information, call 417-662-3612.

Watch for more advertisements. Make reservations early.

September Days Returning to Lockwood

On September 9, 2014, Washington Lodge #87 will be having their new Lodge Officers installation. All Masons are invited and your family and friends will be most welcome.

A meal will be served at 6:30 PM. Masons are asked to bring a covered dish or a dessert.

The installations will begin at 7:30 PM. Please mark your calendars for this event.

Your attendance will certainly encourage the new officers as they prepare for their new work for the Lodge.

Save the date for the return of September Days to Lockwood on Saturday, Sep-

Dade County Historical Society Mee ng The Dade County Historical Society will be meeting this month on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at the Hulson Mill Park at 4:00 p.m.

Everyone Invited.

October Fes val The Dade County Annual October Festival has been planned for October 18th, 2014.

It will be held at the Greenfield City Square from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Anyone with anything to add to the activities for the day are welcome.

Booth applications are available. Contact Chris Johnson at 417-4963374 or Nancy Lowe at 637-2040.

The event is planned for the whole day with a “Cruise In” all around the square planned with many other activities.

The Dade County Improvement Group wants to invite everyone to come and join us for the whole day Halloween Celebration.

Elvis In The House Ken Roberts, performing as Elvis, will be at the Dade County Senior Center, 58 N. Allison, Greenfield on Friday, September 5, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Call 637-2626 for more information.

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Dade County Area Retired Teachers Fall Meeting The Dade County Area Retired Teachers and School Personnel will resume its fall schedule meeting September 17th, at Kim’s Breadbasket, Lockwood, MO. We will be ordering lunch at 11:30. Note this is a week later than the usual date

Informational Meeting At Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site

due to the state meeting.

Political activists are working to disrupt the educational process which would also adversely affect retirees. All area PSRS/PEERS reThe public is invited tirees are invited to attend to bring their ideas to an and help fight for your informational meeting at benefits.

Harry S. Truman BirthEverton PTSO Looking for Photos and place State Historic Site on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Informa on meeting will be held at 10 Everton PTSO is year of graduation. a.m. at the site office. looking for graduates of Please contact us via Site representatives Everton High School phone at 417-300-4911, will provide information who have served their via email at evercountry in the military tonptso@hotmail.com or on future plans for the fafor a special presentation via our Facebook Page cility and answer queswe are putting together (Everton PTSO). tions. Visitors are invited as part of this year’s carWe would like to re- to share comments and nival. ceive this information no suggestions about servWe are asking for a later than September ices and operations. This picture of them in their 30th. All original photos uniform as well as their will be returned or we informational meeting is senior picture if avail- can take scanned photos. part of an ongoing effort able.

If you know of any by Missouri State Parks We also need their EHS graduates that meet to ensure citizens have name, their last rank in this criteria please pass input regarding the facilthe service, what branch this request on to them. ities and services offered they serve(d) in and their Thank you. in state parks and historic sites.

Computer Skills Course Harry S Truman State C o m m u n i t y creating documents with Historic Site is located at Education in Greenfield is Microsoft Office, email ba1009 Truman in Lamar. offering two (2) three-week sics, browsing the internet. requiring computer skills courses.

The syllabus is flexible Individuals The first class meets Mon- depending on the needs of special services or accomdays, September 15, 22, and participants. modations to attend the 29, from 4:00-5:00 PM at Topics could include meeting can make Greenfield High School Google Drive, Cloud, arrangements by calling computer lab. This course Skype, ebooks, etc.

417-682-2279. For inforintroduces the very basics of One does not need to computers: their impormation about state parks tance, logging in, different attend the first session to en- and historic sites, visit roll in the second. programs, etc.

Each three-week course mostateparks.com. MisThe second session meets October 6, 13, 20, costs $20. Call 417-355-3054 souri State Parks is a divisame time and location as to enroll. Community Edu- sion of the Missouri first session and will ad- cation in Greenfield is spon- Department of Natural dress more advance skills: sored by Crowder College.

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Liberty Baptist Church News

By Pastor Rick Shaw

August is gone and here we are in September already!

The Friday night lights have been on and kids are back in school. It is hard to believe that our summer is actually over.

Things have been busy here at Liberty. The women's retreat was a great success with over 150 ladies signing in from over 50 different churches.

Six of the men trimmed trees around the property this past Saturday and hauled off brush.

The yard on the backside of the parsonage looks so much better now. Thanks to all that worked so hard these last few weekends.

It's a little hard to believe this was our 3rd Sunday ministering here at Liberty Baptist.

The message title this Sunday was "Prayer 101".

Jesus taught the disciples to pray in Matthew Chapter 6 with a familiar prayer. We refer to it as "The Lord's Prayer".

Many of us were proba-

bly taught this prayer as children.

I draw attention to the beginning of this prayer especially, if you notice it is all about God in the first 2 verses. "Our Father" and "Hallowed be Thy name". Jesus teaches us to start our prayers giving glory to God and to acknowledge who He is.

So when our prayers get dry, we only need to praise His name in prayer and it will rejuvenate our prayer life.

Our prayers should not always be about "me" or "us", it shouldn't always be a prayer of trying to instruct God. He is our "Abba Father" yes, but He is also to be respected and glorified. As children of God, we need to have the respect for God that He deserves. So the next time you feel like you just don't know what to pray about, just try praying and telling God how wonderful He is. Try thanking Him for EVERYTHING He has done for you.

Thank Him for even disciplining you when you need it. After all, if He didn't correct His children He wouldn't be a very loving Father.

Remember this; you can always go boldly into the throne room and before the throne of Christ.

He is there now making intercession for those who choose Him as Lord and Savior. Have you chosen Him? Have you called upon the name of the Lord?

If you want information on becoming a Christian or more about following Him, we are always available at Liberty to help you with that.

Come join us Sundays for Sunday school at 9:45 AM and worship service at 10:45 AM. We also have Bible study on Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM. You can find us at 406 Route Hwy O in Everton, Missouri.

TeamKIDS starts Tuesday, September 9th!!

God Bless.

Addiction To Renewal Classes Are you struggling with an addiction?

Pastor Griffin from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood is hosting a class on Addictions.

The purpose of the class is to help individuals understand the slavery of addiction, how to arm yourself to fight against it, and finally, set

boundaries around yourself to protect yourself from temptations.

The book and discussion guide that is used is entitled: ADDICTIONSA Banquet to the Grave, finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel by Edward T. Welch.

This class is open to the community and the class will meet every

Thursday evening beginning September 4, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a light meal and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the class session.

The class and meal is free to all who attend.

Please call Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2324642 to register for the class.

WORSHIP SERVICE DIRECTORY Pennsboro Christian Church 8 miles South of Greenfield on 39 Highway

SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Lockwood United Methodist Open Hearts • Open Minds • Open Doors

GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 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

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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

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

Everyone Welcome

ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

JESUS

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Bert Ward, Minister

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.

WELCOME

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 409 W. College, Greenfield

Sunday School 9:50 am Worship Service 10:50 am Scott Houston: Minister

Phone 637-2867

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIFTH & CHESTNUT, LOCKWOOD

Pastor: Steve Clark Sunday School Discipleship Training

Church Office Phone: 232-4286 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:50 AM 5:00 PM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

South Greenfield, MO Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 P.M.

Come Worship With Us

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

LOCKWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Independent Baptist • 73 N. State HWY 39

Corner of N. Sycamore & 5th St. Lockwood, MO

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

Bible Study: 9:00 AM Church Service : 9:30 AM Pianist: Candi (Watson) Duncan Reverend Christine Iannucilli

Pastor Brian Bach • 417-637-5121

119 N. Church Street, Everton

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

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

Everton Christian Church

BAPTIST CHURCH List your Church Here EMMANUEL Jct. Hwy. 39 & 160 Pastor Jamie LaSalle 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

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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Vandegrift Reunion 2014

By Lesia Jones Photo by Khristen Roberts

The date and time never changes for these reunions. Mark your calendar for Sunday August 16, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Everton Community Building. It is always the third Sunday of August.

We had several regulars missing this year, but we still had over 100 present. These are the children, grandchildren, and on and on, nieces, nephew, cousins all of the late Loyd Vandegrift, Clyde Vandegrift and Nina Vandegrift Rutherford. They all lived close to the Everton area and a lot of these family member still live pretty close and if they don’t they still call this home. Where you spend your child hood will always be home.

Every year it is sad as we miss a face in the crowd. It is all in God’s plan that we can’t always be together, but we will be in heaven. Memories takes us back to when we were small children and see everyone in different eyes. Never thought about them not being here.

We missed Norma Vandegrift as she has recently sold her home and

moved to Webb City to be near her granddaughter.

Shannon Ivy and family.

Of course her daughter, Deanna Vandegrift, whom we lost in the past year to cancer was on our minds.

But, we thanked God for those that came and enjoyed the fellowship, food and so much visiting.

Thanks to the children of the Late Curtis and Betty Vandegrift for hosting this year’s reunion.

Carol Beasley, Cheryl Asher, Kathryn Hosman, Sherri Baldwin and we missed Beth Ann Marlowe.

Carol Beasley said the prayer for the bountiful tables of food. We could have stayed there and ate for several days with all the food that was there; There was also a table set up with different old family pictures for us to enjoy.

Those attending the reunion this year were: Carol and Rick Beasley, Kathryn and Bill Hosman, Cheryl Asher, Connie Knackstedt, Lucille Vandegrift, Charlie and Karen Trost, Keith and Betty Mallory, Ninavea Myers, Donnie, Sherri Baldwin and grandson, Kohen Gross, Brenda

Reich and friend, Mike, Wanita Graham (friend of Brenda), Betty Lou Vandegrift, Lucille Franklin, Kim and Lesia Jones, Jeff and Tammy Pendergrass, Murl and Doris Jones, Don and Linda Coble, Greg Coble, Darryl and Teresa Knackstedt, Tim and Lynetta Leeper, Bryan ,Anita, Kayla and Cody Beasley, Joe and Pam Foster, Scott, Susan, Alexis and Gavin Vandegrift, John and Teresa Flow-

ers, Dustin, Melinda, William, Wade and Chloe Jones, Mallory Holland, son, Elijah Spain, Brandon Spain, Asa and Kelbey Bowles, Ryan and Tonya Beasley, Jacob and Abby Jones, Konya Knackstedt and sons, Paul and Aaron Brugh, Delia Groll and her new twin babies, Nora and Anderson. They stole the show.

Suzanne Myers, Mike, Kristen, Reese and Emily Roberts, Byron, Kara,

Lukas and Olivia Snider, Chris Beasley and Lauren, Jorden Beasley and Brandon, Judy Sugg, Cory, Tiffany and Ryder Sugg, Anthony, April, Dallas and Madison McBaine, Micheal and Daralene Myers, James Beasley and Tori Campbell, Hannah, Jacob and CJ Moreno and Haili Balton, Dallas Beasley and Mellisa Holiday, Steven, Coty, Iliei and Lainey Bauer, Rex Mallory, Penny Hender-

son, Ty, Oran, Cash, Colt and Stella Thornton.

We truly thank God for each and every one of these famiy members and pray that they can return next year.

Thanks to each and everyone that took the time and energy to come and celebrate our families. We plan on seeing you next year.

Our hostess next year will be the Charles and Harold Vandegrift Families. Until then.

officer got out and chased Brown and Brown turned around and was coming back at the cop I am not sure I wouldn’t have emptied my gun if it was me. The guy had a record of beating up and killing someone else, too. Wish they would tell the public how bad this guy was.

I know we are suppose to practice Love, but not protecting yourself is just going to far. Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. I figure the cop will get railroaded because of politics. Time will tell and again this is just my opinion and it isn’t worth too much.

FORGET-ME NOTS by Gail Leaming Got my orders last week that they are going in with the knife on the 4th and I can get a useable arm. I have almost forgotten how to use 2.

Anyway, next week you may not hear from me because I plan on resting.

Kamala called to say that they were bringing Addy home finally and she was almost 6 pounds.

Bigger than her great uncle, Russ, was when we brought him home.

Ron is still going to the doctors twice a week for his foot.

Kamala came over and REALLY mowed and cleaned the yard.

What a relief. Russ is to come to do the brush hogging around the place and take over for me for a few days making Ron stay put. Good luck.

Glad to hear that Kenneth Banta wasn’t hurt to bad from his accident.

Betty La Fon brought

food this week and Dixie Wolf brought the best sandwiches from Lockwood. What would we do without friends and family.

Clea is my go to, to pass the word to the rest of the family on our dayto-day progress. We call it the text pony express. I don’t text, so this is the best way to get hold of them.

I went to the Freedom Fest Sunday and again for the 16th time they did a great job. Thanks to the ladies in the quilt show and to Clea who picked up my quilts for me since I went home with food to feed Ron. The rain last night was a little breezy, but we sure needed it and the temperature is perfect for sleeping.

Listened to a group of ladies from Jerico Springs, Ash Grove and Everton play and sing.

Hope they will come to Red Oak 2 and Milford.

Twilla Hollingshead

is having a bout with her health. Hope the Doctors can find and fix.

Did anyone listen to the British leader and his very wise comments? I liked the remarks about if someone doesn’t like our laws, throw them out. If they don’t want to speak our language, throw them out. If they don’t like that our country stands on GOD’s word, throw them out. It is up to us to protect ourselves since our country’s leaders don’t want to protect us.

Since the terrorists are intending to go into Europe in a month and the US in 2 months, it makes you think. We are already being told that there are 3 cells in Missouri let alone the other states.

I believe in America and its people. We just need to open our eyes.

I thought when I heard that 5 of the protesters in Ferguson were suing the city for 41 million dollars, it gave me an idea. Why doesn’t the city declare bankrupt and lay off the police and fire departments and let the citizens protect themselves? No more bad police to scare them.

I am sure the police and fire departments can find safer places to get jobs and raise their families. After all, if someone had just beat me up, cracked my eye socket and walked off I would be mad, too. When that

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SPORTS SCOREBOARD

by Bob Jackson Football games for week two are over and nine volleyball games have been played and eight more contests are set this coming week.

FOOTBALL Winners this past week were: Miller 77, Greenfield 20 Lockwood 27, Rich Hill 14 Stockton 8, Ash Grove 0 Pierce City 56, Liberal 30 Jasper 47, Diamond 19 McAuley 43, Sarcoxie 13 Marionville 14, Willow Springs 8 Lamar 59, Seneca 0 Carl Junction 62, Mt Vernon 0 GREENFIELD: The Wildcats played Miller in

an 8-man game and lost 77-20 and is now 0-2.

Charles Servoss scored two TDs and Coleman Whitaker scored on a 40 yard pass from Mason Jones. Greenfield host Lockwood in an 8-man game this friday for homecoming.

Diamond will come to Greenfield on October 17, 2014. The Wildcats open date is now October 10, 2014.

LOCKWOOD: The Tigers rolled over WEMO conference team Rich Hill 27-14. Rich Hill fell to 0-2.

Lockwood will drop to 8man to play Greenfield this Friday. Looking ahead, Lockwood will host Miller on 10-10-14 and host Jasper 10-17-14.

MILLER: The Cardinals moved to 2-0 with a big 77-20 win over Green-

field playing an 8-man team. They led 49-12 at the end of the first quarter. Jordan Jack was 15 of 17 passing for 309 yards and five TDs. Trey Hill had 4 catches for 104 yards and two TDs. Miller hosts Sarcoxie this week.

ASH GROVE: The Pirates fell to 0-2 with a 8-0 loss to Stockton. They host El Dorado Springs this Friday.

SRVC Miller 2-0 Lockwood 2-0 Jasper 2-0 Pierce City 1-0 Diamond 1-1 Sarcoxie 0-2 Liberal 0-2 OTHER SCHOOLS Stockton 2-0 Marionville 1-1 McAuley 1-1 Ash Grove 0-2

GIRLS SPORTS Volleyball action has been busy this week GREENFIELD: the Wildcats lost thier opening game 2-1 to Ash Grove.

LOCKWOOD: The Tigers beat Everton 25-22, 25-7 and then whipped College Heights 2-1 EVERTON: The Tigers split games, losing to Lockwood 0-2 but then, beat Pleasant Hope 25-13 and 25-18.

MILLER: The Cardinals lost to Ash Grove 0-2 but then defeated Thomas Jefferson 25-9 and 26-24.

ASH GROVE: The Pirates won two non-conference games 2-0 over Miller and 2-1 over Greenfield.

AREA SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 4: Morrisville at Dadeville GSB Greenfield at stockton GVB El Dorado Springs at Lockwood GVB New Convenant at Everton GVB Miller at Strafford GVB Friday, Sept. 5: Lockwood at Greenfield 8-man FB Sarcoxie at Miller FB El Dorado Springs at Ash Grove FB Monday, Sept. 8:

Greenfield at Lamar GVB Miller at Marionville GVB

Tuesday, Sept. 9:

Greenfield at Golden City GVB Miller at Lockwood GVB

50th Anniversary Larry and Beverly Kenney will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with a celebration to be held at the Everton Community Building.

Larry and Beverly

were married September 4th, 1964.

Their children invite you to come and help them celebrate on Sunday, September 7th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

ANTIOCH PILGRIM NEWS by Lesia Jones Well, September is already here and where did August go? The children are back into full swing of school. Like it or not. If they only realized, this is the best time of their lives. They will grow up and find that out and tell that to their children.

Happy birthday to our Maggie Jones who will celebrate her birthday on September 5. It has been a very trying past couple years for her family, but she is still smiling. God Bless you today and everyday .

Happy Anniversary to my husband Kim and myself. We will celebrate 37 years together on the second of September.

On that same day in 1986, we lost our Uncle Lee Rutherford. It was a good day to go to his mansion in heaven. He was such a special man and a big part of our lives.

Nathan and Kylan Wehrman as well as Jaime and Brian White all celebrate anniversaries this month. Many more.

Happy birthday to nephews, Caden Vandegrift, Greg Coble and niece, Amber Vandegrift.

Happy 84th birthday to our mother, Betty Vandegrift, and her twin brother, Bobby, on September 12. May God bless you with many more happy, healthy birthdays.

Happy Birthday to Sarah Holland and her daughter, Ava, Tracy Laster, Janet Knight and

to the other celebrating this month. Happy Anniversary to Kim and Jackson Jones.

My bad. The fifth Sunday singing has been changed to the last Sunday of the month of September at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. I had put Kings Point. I sure don’t want Kay Hoover on my case. So don’t forget Sept.

28 at 5:30 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

The Liberty Retreat will have a final meeting on October 19 right after church to discuss this year’s retreat and the planning of next year. If you have any suggestions, please let one of the woman know. We want to keep it AWESOME. They will start their search for new speakers and new musical talents.

They are always opened for suggestion. Contact Ruby Taylor or Bessie Estep. They will also set the date for next year so you can get that on your calendar and not miss it.

On Friday, I took a vacation day and got some things done that I wanted. In the afternoon, Suzanne Steeley, Kelbey Bowles, Jaime White and myself did some heavy duty cooking. Along with a lot of fun. It was a good day we had.

On Saturday, up early and got things baked and everything transported to the church for a day full of fun. Fun it was.

They had over 160 present for the day. Wonder-

ful fellowship, food and music. A day that will be remembered.

A big thank you to all who made this possible, but better yet to all that attended and turned it into a wonderful event.

The ladies are already planning for next year. So be ready to mark your calendar. If you don’t, it will be your loss.

Kim went to Wentworth for a coon hunt and that worked out great. I had the evening all to myself after a full day.

We were both happy.

I was relaxed and cool in the air conditioning and and he was out walking and hot in the heat with his dog. I think I was the smart one, but he did win his cast so I guess that was worth it.

If I looked at my cookbook right, Antioch Christian Church celebrated 170 year on August 9, 2014. These little country churches have a challenge ahead of them.

Like Pastor Rick said on Sunday, keep moving ahead with changes or die in the dust.

I always remember Aunt Nina saying you had to make changes in the church. Sometimes she didn’t really like them, but to keep growing and to keep new members coming in, you had to. The only thing you didn’t change was the Bible. It has never changed. Some have tried.

Well, I do believe there was culture shock

for cousin Royce Vandegrift when their family flew to California to see his grandson, Tristian Vandegrift.

Royce, Conita, daughter Carmen and Tony, Tristian’s parents and brother. That will be a trip to remember. Tristian got to come home for a few days before he headed out for more training with the military.

I enjoyed visiting with Scott Vandegrift and he was telling us about the trip. We are sheltered here in Dade County. There are some sights you just don’t see around here.

On Sunday, Kelbey and Asa Bowles, Kim and Lesia Jones enjoying attending Liberty Baptist Church and getting to hear their new pastor. We also stayed for lunch and loaded up all of props and decorations from the Ladies Retreat. Be watching as I do believe you will be seeing a lot of things happening at Liberty.

On Sunday afternoon, we were lazy and did very little. Too hot to work outside and we had a full weekend anyway.

We sure did miss Jacob and Abby for our breakfast guests this weekend.

On Saturday night, several gathered in the home of Tyler Daniel in celebration of his birthday.

Well, it’s about time Lindsay Julian and Carl Carlin decided to tie the rope. I was so glad to get

finally going to happen.

Let the fireworks begin.

Well, our Wade and Chloe had a good week at school and ready to go back. I will check again in a month. I know there are a lot of happy mothers out there including my daughter-in-law, Melinda. But I do believe my son, Dustin, is keeping her busy most of the time.

Jennifer Jones-Davis was honored with a baby shower on Sunday afternoon at the Everton Christian Church. Quite the shower and everyone is so excited for Jennifer and David. This little girl will turn their world upside down. But that is in a good way. Jennifer will just have to remember how daddies can’t say no to their little girl. It’s called wrapped around their little finger.

NEW ADDITION to the Vandegrift family.

Jaxon Robert Vandegrift was born on Friday, August 22, to Jared and Amber Vandegrift.

Proud grandparent are Doug and Betty Vandegrift; great-grandparents, Florene Stapp and Betty Vandegrift of Greenfield. I believe this makes 11 great-grandchildren for mom and more to come. Jaxon arrived 1 week early and weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces and was 19.5 inches tall. Tall, dark and handsome. We can’t wait to meet him.

Earl Killingsworth is recovering from more hand surgery from his

my invite in the mail. It’s

wreck. They had to go in

there and do more repairs. He is having a lot of pain, but Patty is keeping him in line.

Then, there is Rick Baker who wants to outdo Earl and roll his tractor. Not a race I want to be in. Wishing them both a speedy recovery.

Our deepest sympathy to all the families that have lost loved ones. To the families of Twila Ellis.

This family had spent many years in the Everton area. May God comfort each and everyone of them.

My Kim has been helping his favorite sonin-law in the hay field this past week. You know we can say that since he is the only one. He is pretty special.

On Thursday, Kelbey was in Springfield, her last day with Hospice and she brought me lunch and we enjoyed visiting and eating some good food.

On Wednesday night, we had a clean up meeting for the 2014 Ladies Retreat. We all discussed what went right and where we could improve.

Talk about next year and what exciting things can be done. Again, these ladies do a great job in getting this all together.

We really appreciated helping them out this year and had fun. Be watching for more exciting news for next year.

It’s already in the planning.

Lucille Franklin has really been sick this week and had to go to the doctor a couple times. Kay Godfrey and Betty Vandegrift have been checking on her. She had better get well quick. My mother is itching to hit the road again.

On Friday, my d a u g h t e r - i n - l a w, Melinda Jones, was my hero as she brought my mother, Betty Vandegrift, to Springfield to meet me and go to the doctor.

Thanks a bunch, Melinda. Mom doesn’t like to drive in Springfield by herself and since Lucille Franklin has been sick. They watch out for each other.

Sister, Linda and Don Coble left for Branson on Thursday to spend a few days.

Time is getting closer for the Fair Grove Craft Fair, Apple Butter Makin Day and Ozark Craft Fair. That means fall is coming and we will get to see all the beautiful mums bloomed out.

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Dade County Farm Bureau Honors Zwingle

By Brant Harvey Mul -line Agent Dade County Farm Bureau

Dade County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting on August 16th at the Lockwood Legion Hall.

There were around 100 members and guests in attendance to enjoy a great meal and listen to speakers from across the state.

The speakers included Kelly Smith from the Farm Bureau Home Office, who thanked the members for all they do for the organization, as well as all they did to get Amendment 1 passed.

He also spoke on the new “Ditch the Rule” campaign that is trying to prevent the EPA from telling farmers what practices they can and cannot do, from applying fertilizer and manure to pulling weeds.

This campaign is Farm Bureau’s new main focus that members are getting behind.

Other speakers included Don Lucetia with Roy Blunt’s office, Cole Carr with US Representative Vicki Hartzler’s office, State Representative Mike Kelley, and Farm Bureau State Board Member Lane Baxter.

The evening concluded with the election of officers, and Bob Zwingle stepping down

Watch Out For Those Copperheads

as president.

Bob has been the backbone of the Dade county board for over 30 years. Bob has been the Voice for Dade County at numerous state meetings and forums, as well as helping Dade County achieve membership quota every year.

Bob will remain on the board, to assist Brian Worthington, who has taken over as President, as well as the rest of the board members. Bob received a plaque as well as a weekend at Branson in appreciation for all he has Bob Zwingle accepts a plaque honoring his many years of done over the years. service to the Dade County Farm Bureau

Daniel Pope, of Greenfield, displays a 36” copperhead that was killed at 2 p.m. Friday, August 29 on BB Highway, west of Greenfield.

Dadeville R-II School Menu September 8: Breakfast: French Toast, Sausage.

Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, bread sticks, fruit, salad.

September 9: Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich.

Those a ending the Farm Bureau Annual Mee ng listened to “Ditch The Rule” presenta on by Lunch: Hot Turkey Kelly Smith of the Farm Bureau home office sandwich, mashed potatoes, fruit, salad.

September 10: Break-

TRUDELL NEWS by Blanche Trudell This has been a very hot week. We hit 100 degrees almost all week. I hope the hottest weather is done for this summer.

We had the memorial service for Jerry Little Saturday, the 23rd of August, at the Community of Christ Church in Stockton and the church was packed. Some people were here from Independence, Missouri, Springfield, Everton, and all around.

Jerry’s sister came from Texas, but got sick and had to stay in Independence. Jerry had ask me to preach at his funeral, once when he was sick, so I did as I had promised him, and all in all things went well. Our small church was packed, and Jerry’s grandchildren sang. It was beautiful. Lisa Ross catered the meal for the group of 50 or 60 people.

It was delicious as usual.

Sunday, I was the speaker at church. The church wasn’t packed, but quite a few people were there.

Monday, Joe and I went to Springfield where I saw Dr. Nachtigal for a Synvesk shot in my knee. Maybe I won’t have to have knee surgery, at least for a little while.

Tuesday, I canned a few more tomatoes, cleaned house, and rested, then I went to the Optimist club. The grass didn’t grow much this week so we didn’t need to mow it, as we didn’t get the rain that they got in El Dorado Springs & Stockton this week Wednesday, Nancy Shanahan came by and we had stuffed peppers, corn on the cob, salad and ice cream for supper, then we played games

and she gave me a birthday present. She is always doing something for Joe and me.

Thursday, Joe and I went to Jerry Little’s and picked up the ramps he

had bought, and checked on the farm for his family. Most of the sale stuff is gone and the people that bought the scrap iron are getting the rest.

We will miss Jerry, but it

was nice to see all his family.

Let us remember to pray for all those who are serving our country, those in the nursing homes, those in the

fast: Scrambled eggs, hash browns.

Lunch: Sloppy Joe, French fries, fruit, salad.

September 11: Breakfast Burrito.

Lunch: Chili Mac, green beans, fruit, salad.

September 12: Breakfast: Biscuits/Gravy.

Lunch: McRib, corn, fruit, veggies/dip. storms and all the people who have been sick or lost loved ones. God Bless America!

May God bless us all!

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Superintendent’s Minutes Podworms are Above Threshold rent and expandable program is in the keeping the cost low planning stages Levels in Many Southwest I sincerely hope to the tax payers. along with dual that all the school dis- With technology credit programs that tricts in the state of moving in all direc- are already in place. Missouri Soybean Fields

By Jeff Davis Superintendent Greenfield R-IV

Missouri started the new school year with much enthusiasm.

Here in the Greenfield R-IV District we had a great start and hit the ground running.

Mr.. Hinsley and Mrs. Dotson did a wonderful job preparing faculty and staff for the upcoming year. Administrators, faculty and staff received training in emergency situations and school procedures and policies. This type of training is vitally important and requires a large amount of time and resources; we hope and pray we never have to use it.

This week I would like to give a brief overview of where the school district stands in implementing technology.

Our goal is using technology as a resource is to have a platform that is cur-

tions so quickly we have to as a district prepare for not only what our students are working with at present but plan to implement what our future students will be working with seven to eight years from now. With the passage of the last bond measure we were able to completely change our technology infrastructure to accommodate these needs.

We have a base now to implement changes in how we use technology as an environment in which our students learn. The implementation of virtual desktops for every student and faculty member is our short term goal. Mobile wireless labs for multiple classroom instruction and online implementation of classes for a gifted

Greenfield HISET Classes Greenfield HISET Classes will start on Thursday, September 4, at the Dade County Health Department Lobby from 5:30 to 8:30.

Fall classes will meet

I still believe that technology is important in the education of our youth. However I also know from being in public education for almost thirty years that our most important resource is our classroom teachers. As a district we are striving hard to offer the professional development and the training with mentor ing that can make our teachers the best educators they can be. This is an area that the Board of Education is truly dedicated and committed with leadership in the school.

Greenfield is a great place to live and work and growing our future teachers is something that as community we can do to make our school prosper and insure that we continue to strive for excellence.

LAMAR, Mo. -- Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted fields near 126 and Hwy. O on Aug. 27 for the MU Extension crop scouting program.

Scheidt offers this advice from the field.

CORN Corn harvest has begun. Corn should be harvested at fifteen percent moisture. For tips on reducing harvest losses visit our website and search for guide g1290, Measuring and reducing corn harvesting losseshttp://extension.missouri.edu/p/G1290 .

SOYBEANS Soybeans are in the podding to seed development stage.

“One to five soybean podworms per linear foot were seen in first and second crop soybeans. Threshold levels are one podworm per foot or when

5 percent or more pods are damaged,” said Scheidt. Recommended insecticides are: 2.8-4 ounces per acre of Mustang Max, 1-1.6 ounces per acre Warrior or 410.3 ounces per acre Hero. According to Wayne Bailey, state entomologist with the University of Missouri Extension, one podworm per foot of row can reduce yields by 1.9 bushels per acre. Early planting and early maturing varieties can reduce the threat of podworms.

MILO “Milo in the flowering to milk stages should also be scouted for podworms until milo reaches the hard dough stage,” said Scheidt.

Threshold levels are one per seed head when seventy-five percent of the field is affected.

The recommended insecticides are: 1.8-4 ounces

per acre Mustang Max or 1.3-1.9 ounces per acre Warrior II. Open headed varieties and early planting can reduce the threat of podworms in milo.

A P P L I C AT I O N TIPS “Use higher rates for larger larvae and aim to treat mid-size larvae. Do not spray in the heat of the day; it will result in low effectiveness. Podworm lifecycles last two or more weeks depending on size range of larvae,” said Scheidt.

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

CURRENT EVENTS ARE IMPORTANT

by Henry McBride

during the months of September, October, and November 2014.

HISET is the name of the high school equivalency I enjoyed looking test once referred to back at particular events but there is too much as GED. going on in the present to

dwell there. Perhaps we will visit the past again sometime.

Reports on the Ferguson event continue. A tragedy by any other name is.......still a tragedy.

The young man who lost his life, his family, the police officer involved, his family are due all the respect and sympathy we are capable of giving.

As usual professional race-baiters fly in to get their moment in the media. As usual leftwing radicals show up to riot and loot, including Democrat favorite Occupy. As usual opportunistic politicians show up to see how they can make matters worse.

I’m most disappointed with the media when so-called “journalists” cannot bring themselves to root out facts before reporting.

Our Attorney General

was reported to have called the incident murder before the grand jury began meeting. If that is true, he should be disbarred.

He called in the FBI to look for civil rights violations. That is the same FBI that investigated the IRS debacle and couldn’t find anything wrong.

What is your level of trust that there will be an honest investigation?

My opinion is that if the AG wants civil rights violations to be found, civil rights violations will be found. That’s how much trust I have in a corrupt Justice Department.

The Middle East cauldron continues to boil.

Our president labeled ISIS the “jv,” apparently thinking they didn’t know what they were doing. I think ISIS, unfortunately for us, has shown who the “jv” is.

At least they have a strategy.

Obama supported the Muslim Brotherhood when they took over

Egypt and Libya. They were so bad the Egyptians threw them out of office but that area is still raging. If Egypt, Libya and other Muslim nations are occupied with their own problems, they are less likely to add to the threat on Israel.

Obama is reported to have Muslim Brotherhood advisors in the White House. One of Hillary’s main advisors regarding the Middle East is attached to the Brotherhood, which has an unusual amount of influence throughout the administration. We are being set up from the inside because our President has huge sympathy for Islam, and no nerve to directly oppose jihadist advances. No need to argue about that. Simply look at what he has had to say about Islam and how his administration has handled Middle East problems.

It doesn’t help that Nancy Pelosi, formerly second in line for the

presidency, goes on TV and pronounces HAMAS to be a humanitarian organization. Retired Lt. Col. Ralph Peters dispensed with Nancy in a rather straightforward manner during a Hannity TV interview, pronouncing her to be “dumb as a rock.” Well said.

Richard Dawkins, atheist darling of big media because he loves to bash Christians for their faith, reportedly said in an interview that it would be “immoral” if a mother knowingly gave birth to a child with Down syndrome. For an atheist, the criteria for something to be immoral would be……what?

Exactly how is this different from the Nazi practice of murdering the weak and infirm? After all, Nazi belief on this issue was based on the same evolution belief that Dawkins has.

Legals...

NOTICE The Dade County Commission is soliticing bids for the labor to remove and replace bridge #2800020 located on North Dade 237, south of East Dade 96 and north of State Highway U, over Hargrave Branch.

Obtain specifications and submit bids to the Dade County Clerk, 300 W. Water, Greenfield, MO 65661.

Bids will be opened September the 8th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Commissioner meeting.

Contract subject to OSHA training, illegal alien law, prevailing wage and County rules. Questions 417-637-2724.

To be published in The Vedette on August 28, 2014 and September 4, 2014.

TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: John William East, Jr., A Single Person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by John William East, Jr., A Single

Person dated March 8, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Dade County, Missouri in Book 362, Page 193 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 9:00 AM), at the East Front Door of the Court House, City of Greenfield, County of Dade, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Dade County, State of Missouri, to wit: ALL OF LOTS, 9, 10 ,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, AND 18, ALL IN BLOCK "B", OF G.E. SMITH'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GREENFIELD, DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND ROAD RIGHT OF WAYS AS MAY NOW EXIST. to satisfy said debt and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive

St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 157048.092414.330501 FC 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.

To be published in The Vedette on:August 28, 2014, September 4, 2014, September 11, 2014 and September 18, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: PAUL T. SEDLACEK Deceased Estate No. 11DD-PR00039

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Paul T. Sedlacek, Deceased.

You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal / real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of he Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri, on September 25, 2014, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must by in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.

Eleanor Sedlacek Personal Representative 336 S. Walnut Street DuQuoin, IL 62832

Attorney for Estate: Randee S. Stemmons Stemmons Law Firm, P.C. 101 E. Dallas P.O. Box 389 Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 Missouri Bar No. 31391 (417)466-3121 FAX 466-4336 To be published in The Vedette on August 28, 2014, September 4, 2014, September 11, 2014 and September 18, 2014.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR RSMO.475.050 - 475.080 STATE OF MISSOURI ) )ss.

COUNTY OF DADE ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE DIVISION DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of Junior Haworth A disabled person Estate No. 14DD-PR00025 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE

ESTATE OF JUNIOR HAWORTH, A DISABLED PERSON: On the 20th day of August, 2014, M. Chrissy Welch, Public Administrator of Dade County, Missouri was appointed conservator of the estate of Junior Haworth, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri.

The business address of the conservator is 300 W. Water Street, Greenfield, MO 65661.

All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Missouri, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, or be forever barred.

Mary McGee, Circuit Clerk Jennifer S. Snider Deputy Clerk To be published in The Vedette on September 4, 2014, September 11, 2014, September 18, 2014 and September 25, 2014.

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NO HUNTING/ NO TRESPASSING. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Fred & Janice Burnett v,23,14, 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,23,14,52tp NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on the Jim and Mariann Carrier Farm, Southwest of Lockwood. v,23,14,52tp NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on Lemons Farms or LaLe Corporation Property. v,23,14,52tp NO TRESPASSING on the old T.G. Rush farm, northwest of Lockwood. Louise Rush & heirs. v,23,14,52tp 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,23,14,52tp 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,23,14,52 ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING on the Backs property 1 mile south and 3/4 mile east of Lockwood. v, 23, 14, 52 DUE TO TRESPASSING WITHOUT PERMISSION and Vandalism there will be No Hunting or Trespassing on the properties of Hoffer, Trask and Wilson Farms. v.23,14,52tp NOTICE: NO TRESPASSING or parking without permission on 407 West 6th Street, Lockwood, Missouri. Stemmons Rental, LLC. v,35,15,52tp

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NOTICE. Peak’s Feed & Farm and Aunt Nellie’s Homespun Heartworks in Dadeville will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (September 10, 11, 12, 13) for vacation. Will reopen Wednesday, September 17. Back to normal hours. v, 10, 3tc

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

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Jane Hunt, 1 mile south and 1/4 mile west of 4-way in Lockwood. Thursday after 4 PM and Friday after 8 AM. v, 11, 1tc BACK ALLEY SALE: Thursday September 18. 12 noon to evening. Friday, September 19, 8:45 a.m. to evening. September 20, 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon. Located: behind Whaley’s Wantiques, Main Street, Lockwood, Missouri. v, 11, 3tc

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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.

BIDS....

VILLAGE OF SOUTH GREENFIELD now taking bids on the repair of Rose Lane. Anyone interested may leave a bid in the water box in the Village Town Hall or contact Michelle Gass, chairperson, 417-214-7753 or any other Trustee. Their number is posted on Village Town Hall door. Deadline for bids is September 1, 2014. v, 10, 2tc THE DADEVILLE R-II School District is accepting bids for security upgrades to our facilities that include digital video equipment and installation and access control equipment and installation. Interested companies can contact Matt Bushey school superintendent to acquire bid specs. If you have any questions call Matt at 417-995-2201. v, 11, 2tc

AUCTIONS...

DOUBLE “O” CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. 603 Smith Park Circle, Lockwood, Missouri. 417-232-4311. Steve Ogden, 417-860-6241.

Thursday Evening, 6 p.m.

Taking Consignments. v, 47, TFN

AUTOS FOR SALE...

FOR SALE: 1997 Ford F150, gas, 4x4, $2795. Call Wayne at 417-232-4700. v, 11, 1tc 1995 GMC SONOMA pickup. 2-wheel drive. New tires. 5-speed, 4 cyclinders.

Excellent mileage. $3450.

Wayne at 417-232-4700. v, 11, 1tc

Land for Sale by Owner

$500 Down • $237 Month 5 Acres. Open/Wooded. New Well/Septic.

Everton. Owner Finance.

417-887-1031

HOMES FOR SALE..

NICE 3 BEDROOM home on 1 acre lot near Stockton Lake. Central heat and air, 2 car attached garage. $74,900. Call 417-818-3082. v, 51, TFN PRICE REDUCED. Lockwood. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath.

Excellent area and condition.

1372 sq.ft. Metal siding and roof, CH/A, garage and 14x26 workshop. Should qualify for FHA or USDA RD 100% financing. $59,900. Sherry Fury Realtors. 417-540-3399. v, 10, 3tc

MANUFACTURED HOMES......

Trade your old MOBILE HOME for a new MANUFACTURED home. FREE delivery of new home. FINANCING AVAILABLE! 417-865-7029. v, 5, TFN NEW/USED/REPO Manufactured Homes. Financing Available! 417-865-7029. v, 5, TFN

FOR RENT....

APARTMENT FOR RENT. Greenfield. $350 per month, includes utilities. 417-2071005. v, 1, TFN

DRIVERS, 60,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign on, 1 month exp., Same Day Pay! Free Health Ins, No CDL? We have Free training! www.trailiner.com 800-769-3993 v, 51, 12tp TEAM DRIVERS. $130,000 per year, 2014 & 2015 trk, home weekly, same day pay, free health ins. $5000 sign on bonus pays out in 4 months, leases and lease purchases available. detail call 800-7693993.on line app www.trailiner.com v, 51, 12tp DRIVERS. Solo, 3 or 6 day runs, $44cents per mi, Free Health Insurance. Same Day Pay. 800-769-3993 for Details, on line app www.trailiner.com v, 51, 12tp LAWRENCE COUNTY MANOR is now hiring for LPN night shift (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Great benefits, holidays, sick day, vacation.

Sign on bonus. Apply in person. 915 Carl Allen, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. online: lcmanor.com. This institution is an equal opportunity provided and employer. v, 7,TFN LAWRENCE COUNTY MANOR is now hiring RN day shift (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and some night shift ( 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Great benefits, holidays, sick day, vacation.

Sign on bonus. Apply in person. 915 Carl Allen, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. online: lcmanor.com. This institution is an equal opportunity provided and employer. v, 7,TFN PART TIME OTR Program.

Leave Springfield deliver load, come back. No-touch, New equipment.Work as much as you want. Justin 417-864-7900 v, 9, 4tp SALON IN GREENFIELD needing hair stylist. Booth rent available. Please call with questions. 417-4898971. v, 9, 3tp, 1nc CLASS A CDL DRIVER. Local work. 150-mile radius of Carthage. Home every night. Good pay. Belt trailer walking floor experience.

Mark: 417-669-3516 or office: 417-285-6443. v, 9, 3tc, 1nc ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for full time front desk personnel. Must have a friendly personality with good communications skills and be proficient on computer software, math, numbers and dental terminology. Benefits include vacation pay but NO health insurance coverage.

Submit resume to 162 South Allison, Greenfield, MO 65661 or rogersturnback @gmail.com v, 9, 6tc, 2nc

MISCELLANEOUS...

FALL APPAREL arriving weekly. Red Wing work boots and Levi jeans in stock. Did you know Raders has over 700 bolts of fabric.

See our 1/2 price table.

Raders Store, Main Street, Lockwood, Missouri. v, 9, 3tp, 1tc GREAT SELECTION of new and used brand name clothing, toys and accessories. Upscale Resale, 601 Wells, Ash Grove. 417-619-5994. v, 11, 1tp

PART TIME OTR Program.

Leave Springfield deliver load, come back. No-touch, New equipment.Work as much as you want. Justin 417-864-7900 v, 10, 4tp DRIVERS: Class A. Get Home More. On Five Days/Off Two Days. Earn More if you Drive More 866374-8487. v, 10, 4tp DRIVERS. Solo, 3 or 6 day runs. $.44cents per mile.

Free health insurance.

Same day pay. 800-7693993 for details, online app www.trailiner.com v, 11, 12tc DRIVERS: TEAMS, 130,000 per year, 2014 & 2015 trk, home weekly, same day pay, free health insurance. $5000.00 sign on bonus pays out in 4 months, detail call 800-769-3993. online app www.trailiner.com v, 11, 12tc DRIVERS, 60,000+, CDL-A, $2500 sign on, 1 month experience. Same Day Pay! Free health insurance. No CDL? We have Free training! www.trailiner.com 800769-3993. v, 11,12tc HELP WANTED. Greenfield R-IV School District is accepting applications for a substitute school nurse.

Must have a valid state license as a practical nurse or registered nurse. Two years experience in child health or public health is preferred but not required. Applicant should be CPR/AED certified and able to pass backround checks. Please send resume or apply at Greenfield High School, 410 W. College Street, Greenfield, Missouri, during business hours. EOE. v, 11, 1tc

THE CITY OF GOLDEN CITY is taking applications for the Public Works Department. Prefer someone with experience operating backhoe, brush hog, road grader and mowers. Has a Class B license or can get one during 60-day probationary period.

Willing to get water/sewer license, after one year employment. Starting salary will depend on experience.

Health benefits, retirement after probationary period.

Applications will be accepted till September 19, 2014. v, 11, 2tc DRIVERS: Join our growing fleet! Standard Transportation Services gets you HOME WEEKLY! Truck w/microwave & fridge. PAID Health insurance, vacation, holidays & more! CDL-A with 2 years experience 1888-992-4038 ext 133. v, 11, 2tc REWARDING WORK with people with disablilities in a home-like setting. No previous experience required.

Competitive wages. Paid training. Must have high school diploma or GED and a current MO Driver’s license. Call for an appointment at (417)537-4200 or stop by: 707 Wyatt Ave, Golden City. Wyatt House Inc. does not discriminate against age, race, religion, sex, national origin, individual with disablilities, Vietnam era and special disabled veterans. v, 11, 2tc DRIVERS: Run Midwest!

Home weekends! Competitive pay! Late model equipment.

Flatbed. CDL-A required.

Show Me Trucking: 800-8243822. v, 11, 2tc

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Junior King and Queen Miller Fall Festival

2014 King and Queen Miller Fall Festival

Fi h graders, Colin Smith and Shaelyn Clark were crowned Junior King and Queen of the Miller Fall Fes val. Miller R-II Superintendent Dr. Tracey Hankins assisted in the crowning. (photo by Cle s McConnell, Vede e Reporter)

2014 King and Queen of Miller Fall Fes val were Nathan Van Dusen and Kayla Amos. Miller R-II Superintendent Dr. Tracey Hankins assisted in the crowning. (photo by Cle s McConnell, Vede e Reporter)

Dadeville Student Attends Girls State

Southwest Missouri Goat and Sheep Browsing and Grazing Academy

Submi ed by Andrea Cross

Becky Yocom, daughter of Ed and Melinda Yocom of Dadeville, attended Girls State this past summer.

Missouri Girls State is an intensive week of government study and Americanism training sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Girls State was held at the University of Central in Warrensburg, MO. Becky was sponsored by Commerce Bank of Bolivar.

Missouri Girls State is a week long leadership program, with a mock state that includes seven counties with three cities in each county.

The caucus system is used at Girls State meaning that a legislative body elected leaders in each community. Each city had around thirty to forty girls, which totals up to 700-800 girls attending Girls State.

Becky was placed in

Adrean City in Johnson County, where she was appointed as City Attorney. Each city had its own rules or ordinances, and as city attorney, Becky’s duty was to take a case to court if someone challenged the city’s ordinances, or if another city sued hers.

This year at the 2014 Girls State there were many interesting and inspiring speakers at the General Assembly like former Governor Bob Holden, current Governor Jay Nixon, Catherine Hanaway, 47th District Representative John Wright, Maxine Clark, founder of “Build a Bear” workshop, State Treasurer Clint Zwiefel, Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens, along with her husband Eric, and Colonel Michele Hovlend, At Girls State, the participants were put in classes that interested each girl and these classes met nearly every day.

Becky participated in the Law class, while other girls chose to participate in law enforcement, executive school, development institute, legislative procedures or communications/media.

The mock state even had its own newscast and newspaper.

According to Becky Yocom: “Attending Girls State was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It is such an interesting experience and a great one too. It is not everyday that you write all of your city’s laws in one day, especially since I was not even a Senior in high school yet. If a girl is thinking about attending MGS, I would strongly suggest that she does.

She will not regret going.

A student must get a sponsor to help pay the fee to attend, which Commerce Bank of Bolivar did for me. This experience was definitely worth the cost for me to attend.”

Submi ed by David L. Burton Civic Communica on Specialist | County Program Director Associate Extension Professional University of Missouri Extension – Greene County

NEOSHO, Mo. -- The 2014 “Southwest Missouri Goat and Sheep Browsing and Grazing Academy” will be held at the Crowder College Agriculture Department in Neosho on Sept. 12-13.

The conference starts at 2 p.m. on Friday and ends at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

“This workshop is for both beginning and experienced sheep and goat producers that want to use browse or management intensive grazing on their farm or ranch,” Dr. Jodie Pennington, small ruminant educator with Lincoln University Extension. “Attendees will receive hands-on training in

Everton PTSO Looking for Photos and Informa on Everton PTSO is looking for graduates of Everton High School who have served their country in the military for a special presentation we are putting together as part of this year’s carnival.

We are asking for a picture of them in their uniform as well as their senior picture if available.

We also need their name, their last rank in the service, what branch they serve(d) in and their

year of graduation.

Please contact us via phone at 417-300-4911, via email at evertonptso@hotmail.com or via our Facebook Page (Everton PTSO).

We would like to receive this information no

later than September 30th. All original photos will be returned or we can take scanned photos.

If you know of any EHS graduates that meet this criteria please pass this request on to them.

Thank you.

allocation of browse and forages for feeding and methods to maintain a healthy, sustainable group of animals.”

Topics to be covered at the academy include fencing, waterers, calculation and allocation of sheep and goats to a specific amount of land, soil fertility, management intensive grazing, brush nutrition and supplementation, herd health management, business planning, contract grazing forages, livestock guardian dogs, browsing plans, and FAMACHA and body condition scoring.

Featured speakers include Dr. Steve Hart from Langston University, Langston, OK, along with speakers from Lincoln University Coopera-

tive Extension, Crowder College, University of Missouri Extension, NRCS, and a panel of area producers.

The cost for the workshop is $45 per person and includes two meals, a manual of browsing and grazing materials, a FAMACHA card, and numerous educational handouts.

Preregistration with payment is required by Sept. 9 and checks or money orders should be made payable to Lincoln University Cooperative Extension or LUCE. To register, of for more information, contact Vonna Kesel at (573) 6815312, email KeselV@LincolnU.edu or Jodie Pennington at (417) 4559500, email PenningtonJ@LincolnU.edu.