The Caldwell County News

August 18, 2020

Volume 152 issue 10 www.mycaldwellcounty.com

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Welcome to Hamilton USDA Announces More Eligible Commodities for CFAP the 2020-2021 receives bids Application Deadline Extend- extending the deadline to ap- get through this pandemic and ed to Sept. 11, and Producers Who ply for the program to Septem- continue to produce enough Braymer School for water Have Approved Applications to ber 11th, and producers with food and fiber to feed America Receive Final Payments approved applications will re- and the world. That is why he Year distribution (Washington, D.C., Aug. ceive their final payment. After authorized this $16 billion of Like many things this year, 11, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of reviewing over 1,700 responses, direct support in the CFAP pro- Open House and Orientation system Agriculture Sonny Perdue an- even more farmers and ranch- gram and today we are pleased will look a little different than The City of Hamilton held nounced today that additional ers will have the opportunity to add additional commodities years past. While we can’t wait their regular session on Aug. commodities are covered by the for assistance to help keep op- eligible to receive much needed to see everyone, we’re trying to 12. Those present were Alder- Coronavirus Food Assistance erations afloat during these assistance,” said Secretary Per- manage the number of people men Danny Alexander, Keith Program (CFAP) in response tough times. due. “CFAP is just one of the in the building at one time. Be- Gilbert, Cameron Fast, and to public comments and data. “President Trump is stand- many ways USDA is helping low you will see the schedule Misty Doan. Also present were Additionally, the U.S. Depart- ing with America’s farmers for Open House and Orienta- Mayor Kristopher Bruce, City ment of Agriculture (USDA) is and ranchers to ensure they Continued on page 5 tion scheduled for Monday, Au- Administrator, Jean Van Iperen, gust 24. Elementary students in City Attorney Blair Merrigan, grades 3-6 and JH/HS students City Clerk Crystal Dorrel, and in grades 8-12 will not have Police Chief April Melte. open house. The city began by setting the tax rate which was approved by •Preschool Orientation, 5:00 the board. The levy went down p.m. in Hometown Hero’s Hall this year from 1.0736 to .9597 •2nd Grade Open House, mostly because the debt service 5:00-5:30 p.m. in Mrs. Good- dropped from last year as well sell's room. as overall assessed valuations. •Kindergarten and 1st Grade Bill #0812201 was passed for Open House, 5:30-6:00 p.m. the year 2020-21. held in each student's respec- A representative from Com- tive classroom edy Vets asked to use the Ham- •Elementary students are ilton ballfield in September to encouraged to bring supplies at perform their live show. The board agreed to let Comedy Vets Continued on page 12 use the ballfield facility, with the stipulation that they pro- vide their own event insurance that meets the requirements of AREA NOTICES the city’s insurance company, and that the entertainment be of a family-friendly nature. The Aug. 22 Hamilton bulk group would also have to meet pickup. the CDC guidelines for COVID- Polo Hardware Store. Notice all the drawers in the background. The City of Hamilton and 19 at the date of performance. R&W Container will con- Chief Melte reported that Let Us Remember duct the Fall City Wide Bulk there were 376 calls for service, By Jacque Fritch pickup on Saturday, August ten arrests (six were warrants), 22. Items must be taken to 33 traffic stops with 16 citations, I know everyone is busy tak- century. days up till 1983, but it was far the curb by 7 a.m. and will 27 police reports, eight medical ing care of family and friends In 1983, a local paper wrote more than that in the upstairs be picked up there. Materi- calls, seven animal calls, three right now, but just for a mo- a column titled “The End of an and after hours. als that can’t be picked up traffic accidents, and the- of ment, let’s stop to ruminate Era”, a copy which is included It was a local hub for city include: tires, yard waste, ficers assisted the county with about the Alspaugh & Cowley in the later mentioned Histori- activities including operas, waste oil, batteries, anti- three calls. A community ser- Hardware building that used cal Society book, which I will concerts and live stage shows. freeze, items containing Fre- vice worker came and scrubbed to stand at the corner of MO relied on for many of the fol- Alspaugh & Cowley purchased on, and construction materi- the outside of the police depart- 13 and MO 116 in Polo. Since lowing facts. The article tells us the Opera Company in 1923 al. Another clean up day will ment building and did work 1897 it stood there staring at that it was a hardware store/ from its original owners, who be scheduled in the spring. around the parking lot area. all that came through Polo, but funeral home in those earliest Melte said she is working on it finally collapsed last month. Continued on page 6 Aug. 21-23: Hamilton Gas the MERMA grant which is due During those 123 years, only & Steam Engine Show at the end of August. Sergeant six different families owned the The Federated Church in Cox resigned last month so they building: Fowler, Alspaugh and INDEX Hamilton will not be having now have a position to fill. Trowitch, Morgan, Zeikle, Cook Classifieds...... 2 their annual ice cream social Van Iperen reported for the and Sanders. Talk about taking on Friday, Aug. 21, before the Public Works Department. care of family! This building Local News ...... 6 Steam & Gas Engine Show. Aside from their regular duties sheltered and supported not Weekly Record...... 4 only the owners but the com- Continued on page 6 munity of Polo for well over a Steam & Gas Engine Show....9 News and Advertising deadline for The Caldwell County News is Monday at 10:00 a.m. The Caldwell County News August 18, 2020 - Page 2 Classifieds

FOR RENT in Braymer, three Hamilton, Household items, Sea- EXPERT professional uphol- Notice of Public Hearing and fi ve bedrooms, NO PETS, call sonal decor, Embroidery blocks, stery and carpet cleaning, Baldwin Caldwell County Ambulance (660) 645-2212. (tfn) and Much more. Check us out. Maintenance, call 816-632-2627. District (C10) (tfn) HUGE GARAGE SALE: 610 The Caldwell County Ambu- For Sale E. Samuel St., Hamilton, Satur- lance District will conduct a Public day 8-?, Tons of fabric ($1 yard), Statewide Hearing at the Caldwell County LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Sewing notions, Vintage sewing Classifi eds Ambulance station on Aug. 25, LABOR DAY SPECIAL! - Lots patterns, Antique Singer treadle 2020, for the purpose of setting the starting at $3,495, $79 down - $55 cabinet, Juicer, Dishes, Baby girl EMPLOYMENT Property Tax Rates for 2021. The per month. Beautiful Wooded clothes, Boys 6-14, sm/med, Ma- Norwood Mfg. in Norwood, Rates shall be set to produce the Building lots. GREAT FOR THE ternity, Quality size small wom- MO. is seeking a draftsman with revenues for the year 2021. AVID FISHERMAN, Lots are a enʼs clothing, hunting blind, Moby skills and experience in AutoCad The rate is determined by com- short distance from the Lake of the baby carrier, Books, Hymnal set, and CNC nesting programs like putation on forms supplied by the Ozarks. Conservation handicapped Tons of misc. (C10) SigmaNest. The position pays Missouri State Auditorʼs Offi ce. accessible covered fi shing dock $38,000 to $48,000 depending on with lighted area. Free lake access experience. Please submit resume Will Railsback and area boat ramps. 100% Owner Help Wanted and or inquiries to employment@ CCAD Director fi nancing, No Gimmicks, Immedi- overcrowdedjails.com C9-1w, Aug. 11 (web), Aug. 18 ate possession, or Own for invest- THE CITY OF KIDDER is HOME IMPROVEMENT ment. Also: Camping lots and acre- looking for a part-time street main- Eliminate gutter cleaning forev- age tracts available. Prices good tenance employee. Duties include, er! LeafFilter, the most advanced through Sept. 7, 2020. Hwy. 135 but are not limited to, mowing, debris-blocking gutter protection. NOTICE OF TAX RATE South out of Stover, MO, take Lake maintaining equipment, and misc. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter es- HEARING Road 135-12 to the Ivy Bend Of- jobs as requested by council. Please timate today. 15% off Entire Pur- Fairview Township fi ce. OPEN BY APPOINTMENT send resumes to the City of Kidder, chase. 10% Senior & Military Dis- ONLY, Call (573-372-6493) www. PO Box 97, Kidder, MO 64649, by counts. Call 1-844-713-4600 Fairview Township will con- ivybendlandoffi ce.com. (C9-2w) Aug. 28. (C5-7w) PHONE & INTERNET SER- duct a Public Hearing at the Bray- WESLO Treadmill, Cadence The CALDWELL COUNTY VICES mer H&R Block offi ce on Aug. 20, 60CT, good condition, no deliver- DETENTION Center is seek- DISH Network. $59.99 for 190 2020, at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose ies, $150, 816-583-2116. (tfn) ing Detention Offi cers. This is a Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, of setting the Township Property WESLO Stationary exercise full time job working 15 days per $19.99/mo. (where available.) Tax Rates for 2020. The tax rates bicycle, good condition, no deliv- month while earning sick and va- Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa shall be set to produce the revenues eries, Pursuit G2.8, $75, 816-583- cation time, 13 holidays per year Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. for the year 2020. 2116. (tfn) and medical/dental/vision benefi ts FREE HD DVR. FREE Stream- The rate is determined by com- available. Starting pay is $12.50 ing on ALL Devices. Call today! putation on forms supplied by the per hour. For more information, 1-888-356-5668 Missouri State Auditorʼs Offi ce. Garage Sales please contact the Caldwell County DIRECTV - Switch and Save! Detention Center at 816-586-5245. $49.99/month. Select All-Included Carol Wiedmier GARAGE SALE: Saturday, (tfn) Package. 155 Channels. 1000s of Fairview Township Clerk Aug. 22, 8-4 p.m., 207 N. Ewing, Shows/Movies On Demand. FREE C10-1w, Aug. 18 Hamilton, seasonal decorations Genie HD DVR Upgrade. Premi- (inside and outside), purses, shoes, Services um movie channels, FREE for 3 much misc. (C10) mos! Call 1-844-547-3631 NOTICE OF BIDS YARD SALE: Friday, Aug 21 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sat. Aug Have something to sell or The Caldwell County Commis- 22 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 306 Public Notices sion is accepting written bids for: want to buy? Call us at Circle Drive, Hamilton, Straw- 816-583-2116 by Friday berry and Blackberry jam, Bicycle, Ag Lime Used Semi-truck Toys, Books, Childrenʼs books, noon to place your want All Sizes Crushed Limestone fan, TV, Inkjet printer, Hats, Con- Trucks Available NOTICE OF PUBLIC For questions and bid specifi ca- ad. vection oven, Coffee pot, Electric HEARING 695 SE Quarry Dr. • Kingston tions, please contact Jeff Campbell heater, Mirror set, Hair dryer, Boys Golden Age Nursing Home at the Caldwell County Road and clothing size 4-5, Womenʼs cloth- Kingston Quarry 816.586.3231 Only $8.50 for 50 words Fax 816.586.2022 Bridge Department (816) 586- ing, Menʼs XL, Picture frames, The Board of Directors of 2033. gets your ad in the Blankets, Pots and Pans. (C10) Website: www.conagg-mo.com Golden Age Nursing Home Dis- Caldwell County News and GARAGE SALE: Friday, Aug trict, a Political Subdivision, will Please submit bids to: 21 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sat. Trager hold a Public Hearing at the nurs- on the web. th Caldwell County Commission Aug 22 – 8:00 –11:00 a.m., 500 Limestone ing home on Monday, August 24 , PO Box 67 N. Willis St., Hamilton, Menʼs 2020, at 3:30 p.m. At this time Kingston, MO 64650 and Womenʼs clothing, Household Gallatin, MO citizens may be heard concerning items, Precious Moments, Barbies, Ag Lime the proposed property tax rates. All For Rent All Sizes Crushed Limestone Bids will be opened on Au- Furniture, Desk, TV stand, Head- rates are subject to revision by the gust 24, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. The FOR RENT in Hamilton, Galla- Trucks Available board. Bottorff (C10) State Auditorʼs offi ce. Caldwell County Commission has tin and Kingston, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed- 7 Miles North of Hamilton GARAGE SALE: Friday, Aug the right to accept or reject any and rooms. Shower, air, dishwasher, 21 – 8:00 a.m. until ?, Sat. Aug 22 • Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Laurie Clevenger all bids. $450 and up. Call 816-291-0103. – 8:00 until noon, 108 S. Colby, • Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Board Secretary • Offi ce 660-644-5680 C9-2w, Aug. 11, 18 (tfn) C9-2w, Aug. 11, 18

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660-646-0311 off. 660-646-4647 fax koehlerhomes@greenhill s.net Golden Age BRUCE L. CLEVENGER REAL ESTATE BROKER Nursing Home WALKERʼS COLLISION & AUCTION SERVICE Complete Autobody Braymer, MO 1281 N.W. Bus. Hwy. 36 Hamilton, MO 64644 BRAYMER, MO CODY WALKER Phone: 816-583-7934 660-645-2243 DENNIS WALKER Fax: 816-583-2770 816-718-9549 The Caldwell County News Public Notice August 18, 2020 - Page 3

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO which is to quiet title to the sub- Bids will be opened on Au- right move if you are in poor health now. Good for you! Now, at age SUBMIT CLAIMS ject real property legally known gust 31, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. The and don’t expect to live a long life. 78, you’ve reached your “breakev- (456.5-505 RSMo) as: 9496 SW Crooked Rd, Lath- Caldwell County Commission re- Benefits taken age 62 are 25% less en point” where, if you had waited rop, Caldwell County, Missouri serves the right to accept or reject for those with a full retirement age until your FRA to claim, your cu- Estate of John C. Snider, 64465 with the legal description any and all bids. (FRA) of 66, and 30% less if your mulative lifetime benefits would Deceased of A tract of land in the Northeast C10-2w, Aug. 18, 25 FRA is 67. But those reductions hereafter be more than they will Quarter of the Southwest Quarter become insignificant if you don’t be because you claimed at 62. That To all persons interested in the of Section 29, Township 55, Range expect to live a long, healthy life may not, however, offset the many estate of John C. Snider: 29, Caldwell County, Missouri, from that point forward. If you wait years of happy retirement you’ve described as follows: Beginning PUBLIC NOTICE OF TAX until your FRA, it takes about 12 been able to enjoy because you TO ALL PERSONS CON- in the Northwest corner of the said RATE HEARING years to collect the same amount in took your benefits early. CERNED: You are hereby notified Northeast Quarter of the Southwest City of Kingston total benefits as if you had claimed In the end, deciding when to that on March 15, 2020, JOHN C. Quarter which is the center of the at age 62. claim Social Security should be SNIDER (“the decedent”) died. road; thence South 300 feet; thence The City of Kingston will hold Even if you are in decent health done after carefully evaluating Prior to his death, the decedent East parallel with the Quarter Sec- their annual tax rate hearing on now, if your family history and your personal situation. Anyone and the decedent’s spouse, Verna tion line 660 feet to a point 300 Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at 6:00 your lifestyle suggest less than av- who claims benefits before their Bowen (Eloise) Snider, as Grant- feet South of the said Quarter Sec- p.m. erage longevity, claiming before full retirement age must beware of ors and as Co-Trustees, established tion line and the center of the road; C9-2w, Aug. 11, 18 your FRA, as early as 62, may be Social Security’s “earnings test” the Snider Family Revocable thence North 300 feet to the center a prudent choice. By “lifestyle” I which limits how much you can Trust Agreement dated October of the road; thence west along and mean, for example, whether you earn before your benefits are af- 24, 2016, as amended and restated following the Quarter Section line exercise regularly, smoke or drink fected. But those who can afford (“the Trust”). and the center of the road to the excessively or drive without a seat- to wait and who expect to live to a The undersigned, Verna Bowen point of beginning. belt. There are several life expec- ripe old age would do well to con- (Eloise) Snider and John C. Snider, Petitioner is asking the Court to tancy calculators available which sider delaying until their full retire- II, are acting as Co-Trustees under find that Petitioner holds the Prop- can assist with predicting your ment age, or even beyond, to claim the Trust, the terms of which pro- erty as his sole and separate prop- life expectancy by evaluating your their Social Security benefits. If vide that the debts of the decedent erty free of any and all right, title, family history and lifestyle, includ- their life expectancy is at least “av- may be paid by the Trustee upon and interest of Respondent because ing those available at this website: erage” they’ll collect much more receipt of proper proof thereof. Petitioner was awarded the Proper- https://socialsecurityreport.org/ in cumulative lifetime benefits by The address of the Trustees is: ty as his sole and separate property tools/life-expectancy-calculator/. doing so. free of any and all right, title, and Just remember that no one can ac- This article is intended for infor- Snider Family Revocable Trust interest of Respondent in a dissolu- curately forecast how long they mation purposes only and does not c/o John C. Snider, II, Trustee tion of marriage. will live but making an informed represent legal or financial guid- 9825 N Willow Avenue The names of all the parties decision on when to claim should ance. It presents the opinions and Kansas City, MO 64157 to said action are stated above in consider your estimated longevity, interpretations of the AMAC Foun- the caption hereof and the names among other things. dation’s staff, trained and accred- ited by the National Social Security All creditors of the decedent and address of the attorney for Pe- If collecting your Social Secu- titioner is Tyler S. Gibson of the rity benefits early is needed to help Association (NSSA). NSSA and the are notified to present their claims AMAC Foundation and its staff are to the undersigned within six (6) Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Social Security pay for life’s necessities, such as P.C., 202 SW Market Street, Lee’s not affiliated with or endorsed by months from the date of the first food, housing, and out-of-pocket the Social Security Administration Summit, MO, 64063. Matters publication of this notice or be for- medical costs, then claiming as or any other governmental entity. To ever barred. You are further notified that early as age 62, or any other time by AMAC Certified Social submit a question, visit our website a judgement by default will be before your FRA, could be exactly (amacfoundation.org/programs/so- Verna Bowen (Eloise) Snider entered against Respondent, Security Advisor Russell Gloor the right choice. In other words, cial-security-advisory) or email us and John C. Snider, II, as Co- SPOUSE, unless Respondent files Association of Mature Amer- the need for the money now is a at [email protected]. Trustees of the Snider Family Re- an answer or other pleading or oth- ican Citizens driving force in deciding when to About AMAC vocable Trust Agreement dated erwise appears and defends within claim. The 2.1 million member Associ- Ask Rusty – About the Virtues October 24, 2016, as amended forty-five (45) days after the date Which brings me to your point ation of Mature American Citizens of Claiming Benefits Early and restated of the first publication, or such that claiming at age 62 was a [AMAC]www.amac.us is a vibrant, C7-4w, July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18 longer time as the court may fix by “jump start” to your retirement, al- vital senior advocacy organization order. Dear Rusty: It seems like we lowing you to begin enjoying your that takes its marching orders from The date of first publication in are always encouraged to wait un- golden years much earlier than its members. AMAC Action is a non- this matter is August 18, 2020. til our full retirement age or age 70 you might have otherwise been profit, non-partisan organization to claim our Social Security. For representing the membership in our IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIR- IT IS SO ORDERED. able to. There’s a lot to be said for me, benefits at age 62 were a good taking benefits early to fulfill your nation’s capital and in local Con- CUIT COURT OF CALDWELL jump start to my retirement. How gressional Districts throughout the COUNTY, MISSOURI Carrie Miller bucket list while you’re still young Circuit Clerk about listing the many benefits to enough to enjoy it. And, from your country. And the AMAC Foundation early (age 62) retirement? And at (www.AmacFoundation.org) is the Case No. 20CL-CC00011 C10-4w, Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8 signature, it looks like you’ve been what age does it become a liability, putting that extra Social Security Association’s non-profit organiza- tion, dedicated to supporting and if ever? Signed: Happily Retired money to good use for many years STEVEN G. THOMPSON at age 78 educating America’s Seniors. Petitioner, NOTICE OF BIDS v. Dear Happily Retired: You’re JUDITH A. REAFLENG f/k/a correct that most financial advisors THOMPSON The Caldwell County Commis- sion is accepting written bids for: and Social Security Advisors, in- Respondent. cluding me, frequently encourage SAVE THE DATE Heavy Duty Equipment Trailer people to delay claiming Social NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR Security until at least their full re- SERVICE BY PUBLICATION For questions and bid specifica- tirement age (FRA). And that’s be- tions, please contact Jeff Campbell cause far too many claim their ben- Saturday TO ALL ABOVE-CAPTIONED efits as soon as they are available at RESPONDENTS: at the Caldwell County Road and Bridge Department (816) 586- age 62 “because it’s there,” without August 22 2033. evaluating whether that’s a smart You are hereby notified that a move for them personally. There petition to quiet title has been filed are many reasons why it’s best to Hamilton City by Petitioner, Steven Thompson, Please submit bids to: Caldwell County Commission wait, but there are also some very in the Forty-Third Circuit Court good reasons for claiming benefits Wide Garage Sales of Caldwell County, Missouri, PO Box 67 Kingston, MO 64650 at age 62. Let’s explore those. the object and general nature of Claiming at age 62 is exactly the

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and Jessica Blagg. Courthouse News Quit Claims: Hideaway Lakes- Matthew W. Stew- art to Donald Porter. Joyce Heide to Tryone Rebecca Arnold “Arnie” LeRoy Pieper CIRCUIT COURT Miller. Nettleton- Andrew Dale Wilson to Joshua D. and Amanda S. Wilson. Joshua D. and Amanda S. Wil- The following cases were heard in the Caldwell County Arnold “Arnie” LeRoy Pieper, age 75, of Polo, MO, son to Joshua D. and Amanda S. Wilson and Raycheal Circuit Court by Judges Jason A. Kanoy, R. Brent Elliott or passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2020, at his Wilson. Kidder- City of Cameron to Quality Traffic Ryan W. Horsman: home. Control Investment, LLC. Fairview- Sherylyn Price to State vs. Stony M. Russell, Braymer, possession of A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Jennifer Kam Davis and Deron Richard Davis. marijuana, four days incarceration in county jail. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at the Polo Christian Church State vs. Jennifer A. Sharples, Kearney, possession of in Polo. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the marijuana, felony, five years incarceration in Depart- service, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, memo- ment of Corrections. Deaths rial contributions are suggested to the Polo Christian State cases for defective equipment with $200 fines: Church in care of the Stith Family Funeral Home. Ar- Stephanie A. Haupt, Plattsburg; Austyn R. Henderson, rangements are under the care and direction of Stith Riverside; Michael J. Jones, Grain Valley; Richard D. Earl (Lee) LeRoy Huss Family Funeral Home in Polo. An online guestbook Menconi, Brookfield;; Michael E. Richards, Smithville; may be viewed at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com. Tyler D. Wagy, Bosworth. Earl (Lee) LeRoy Huss passed away in Denver, CO, Traffic cases (fees do not include court costs): June 23, 2020, at the age of 86 at Rose Medical Center. Donald Wayne Porter Carter L. Backus, Blue Springs, speeding 20-25 mph, He was born May 10, 1934, in Clearfield, IA. Lee $155.50; Jordon L. Cashatt, Chillicothe, speeding 11-15 proudly served in the Navy on the “Queenfish” as Donald Wayne Porter, age 74, of Polo, MO, passed mph, $35.50; Daniel L. Couzens II, Hamilton, failure a submarine sailor during the Korean War from 1954 away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2020, at his home. A to obey traffic control device, misdemeanor, $60.50; thru 1957. He then attended Central Technical Institute graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thurs- Brittney D. Davis, Braymer, seatbelt, $10; Aidan T. Fein, to study electronics in Kansas City. This is where he day, Aug. 20, at Zimmerman Cemetery in Polo. Friends Springfield, IL, speeding 16-19 mph, $100.50; Gareth met his wife of 52 years, Sarah (Sallie) Ridings. They may call from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday at Stith M. Greener, Chillicothe, speeding 6-10 mph, $60.50; were married Aug. 22, 1960. After attending school, he Family Funeral Home in Polo. Memorial contributions Kalynn R. Guillen, Muncie, IN, speeding 16-19 mph, was hired by IBM and worked for them from 1959 until are suggested to the Salvation Army. Arrangements $100.50; Kristen B. Koors, Tulsa, OK, speeding 16-19 1991. One of the highlights of his career was when he are entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Family mph, $100.50; Colton M. Lane, Anniston, AL, speed- worked at the manned Space Craft Center in Houston, Funeral Home in Polo. ing 6-10 mph, $60.50; Amanda R. Neal, Polo, seatbelt, and was an instructor to astronauts and flight control- $10; Nelva Perez-Jarquin, Minneapolis, MN, speeding lers for the IBM system for Skylab. While working for Judy Lee (McBee) Shoop 20-25 mph, $129.50, also invalid license, $100; Raven IBM, he and his family lived in Minot, ND, Sioux City, N. Robinson, Woodward, IA, speeding 11-15 mph, IA, Woodstock, NY, Riverside, CA, Huntsville, AL, $70.50; Robert L. Spratling, Jr., Cowgill, seatbelt, $10; Judy Lee (McBee) Shoop, age 75, a resident of Chilli- Clear Lake City, TX, Lago Vista, TX , and Longmont, cothe, MO, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, Malachi K. Stacy, Hamilton, failure to register mo- CO. In 1992, he and his wife moved to Hot Springs tor vehicle, $26.50; Desiree M. Veigulis, Altoona, IA, at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. Village, AR to enjoy the many golf courses and to be Judy was born the daughter of Arthur and Dora speeding 6-10 mph, $60.50; Tyler D. Wagy, Bosworth, located near family members who chose to move there seatbelt, $10; Gavin T. Walker, Kingston, speeding 16- (Fitzwater) McBee on June 18, 1945, in Braymer. She to create their own village. Lee lived there until March was the second born child of eight children. Judy was 19 mph, $100.50; Michael K. Wunderlich, Cambridge, of 2014, when he moved to live with his daughter in KS, speeding 11-15 mph, $70.50. a 1963 graduate of Braymer High School. She was unit- Colorado. His last year was spent at Abundant Bless- ed in marriage to William H. “Bill” Schoop on June 1, Other State Cases: Richard D. Menconi, Brookfield, ings Care, an assisted living center. unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, $300. 1963, in Chillicothe. He preceded her in death on Sept. Lee is predeceased by his parents, Faye Addie Huss 29, 2014. She worked as a photo and vision tester for Civil cases: The Hamilton Bank vs. Logan T. My- and Ruth Randolph Huss; brother, Floyd Huss; sister, ers, Dawn, default judgment against defendant for the State of Missouri for 28 years. Verlena Huss Oliver; and his wife of 52 years, Sarah Judy was a member of the Braymer Christian $3,721.68 plus costs. Ridings Huss. Justin Rothove, Polo vs. Amanda Rothove, Lawson, Church. She was also a member of the Missouri Bowl- He is survived by his daughter, Klaudia Spivey of er’s Association. Judy was a loving daughter, wife, dissolution of marriage with children, joint legal and Denver, CO; son, Kendall Henry (Nancy) of Okla- physical custody granted to both parties, child support mother, grandmother, and sister. She genuinely loved homa City, OK; daughter, Konya Doucette (David) of her entire family. It was evident to all who knew Judy granted to respondent, maintenance waived, costs Ashburn, VA; and daughter, Kristen Vance (James) of taxed to petitioner. that her family meant the world to her. Elkhart, IN. He has eight grandchildren and six great- Survivors include five sons, Terry Shoop (Tammy) Recorders Office grandchildren. of Pembroke, GA, Tommy Shoop (Lois) of Novinger, Warranty Deeds: Grant- Paul and Donna Richard- Due to COVID, the family is planning on having Timmy Shoop (Beth) of Rothville, Tony Shoop (Angie) son to Alexandria Morgan Templeton (2 parcels). Kid- services next summer at the Highland Cemetery in of Jefferson City, and William “Billy” Shoop (Brianna) der- David H. McEwen, Trustee of D.M. Construction Hamilton, MO. Donations in his memory can be sent of Chillicothe; one daughter, Jody (Shoop) Weir (Steve) and Development Plan to Mark and Willa Schriever. to the “Razorback Base Maintenance Fund” c/o Mark of Chillicothe; one stepson, Donald Shoop (Joanna) of Danny Pickering to Keith Percy. Charles and Amanda Taylor, P.O. Box 816, Beebe, AR 72012-0816. Green Ridge; two stepdaughters, Fern (Thomas) Albert- Pugh to Brandon Lee Wattenbarger. Adam K. and Pa- son (Jerry) of Meadville, and Julia (Thomas) Sensenich mela A. Ingersoll to Cody Miller. Daniel C. and Jessica Juanita Diane Jackson (Greg) of Chillicothe; 34 grandchildren; eight great- Waye Sloan to Scott and Tonya Sloan. Hamilton- Colby grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is House, LLC to Lonnie D. and Colleen K. Hardy. Ruth Juanita Diane Jackson, age 69, of Kidder, MO, also survived by four brothers, Carl McBee (Marsha) Naomi and John A. Cook to James R. and Jean D. Dick- passed away Aug. 9, 2020. She was born Feb. 5, 1951, in of Gallatin, Kenny McBee of Braymer, Edward McBee ey. Tooth Acres, LTD to The Colby House. Keith Gilbert Shreveport, LA, to Angus and Altha (Griffin) Wrigley. of Braymer, and Dennis McBee (Sonja) of Mooresville; Properties to Jess A. and Oleta M. Davis. Kingston- Joe Juanita is preceded in death by her parents and her one sister, Janice Venneman of Chillicothe; and one sis- and Tiffany Rold to Aaron J. Harper. Mirabile- Doak brother, Angus Wrigley, Jr. ter-in-law, Vicki McBee of Columbia. Doolittle Enterprises LLC to Walker Investments II, LP. Survivors include her husband, Robert Jackson of She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walker Investments II, LP to Ryan C. and Rachael M. Kidder; son, James (Jodie) Wrex of Kileen, TX; three William “Bill” Shoop; one grandson, Blake Briner; one Daley. Polo- David L. and Elizabeth M. Cummings, An- grandchildren, Jordan Holdman, Jaina Wrex, and Jacen brother, James McBee; one sister, Elizabeth Leabo; two drew M Sifford, David L Cummings Conservator for Wrex; two great-grandchildren, Austin Holdman, and sisters-in-law, Karen McBee and Patricia McBee; and Austin Lee Cummings and Haylee Nicole Cummings Jackson (Jack Jack) Holdman. one brother-in-law, James Venneman. to Stan and Lisa Holder. Lincoln- Bonnie Crist to Bon- There will be a private celebration of life at a later Funeral services were held at the Braymer Christian nie Crist Revocable Trust. Hideaway Lakes- Betty Ross date. Online condolences may be made at www.polan- Church in Braymer on Monday, Aug. 17. There was to Frenchie Darnell. Gomer: Gary and Patsy Brown to dthompson.com. Arrangements are under the direc- no scheduled visitation. Burial was held at Evergreen Jared J. and Mallory P. Thompson. tion of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home in Cameron. Cemetery in Braymer. Memorial contributions may Beneficiary Deeds: Grant- Alexandria Morgan be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Templeton to Mark and Kimberly Templeton. Kings- and/or Shriners Hospital for Children, and may be ton- Robert L. Miller to Jennifer S. Miller. Rockford- left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P. O. Box John L. and Barbara L. Patrick to Eric Housh, Patricia 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Online condolences may be Patrick, Scherie Moore, David Patrick, Delores Waldo, made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com. Andrea Housh, Catherine Patrick, Michelle Patrick

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monitoring of samples, completed monthly work or- Let Us Remember... ders and treated the lake with copper sulfate to con- Continued from page 1 trol algae. For wastewater they did their monitoring, repaired a pump on the lift station at the SW lagoon, fixed a blown fuse at the NE lagoon, and they are seek- ing bids to rebuild the aerator at the NE lagoon. The city received opened bids on the water line dis- tribution project. If the board wants to award the bid before the September meeting, they will have to have a special meeting. If they do the alternates that engineer Kerry Sayre suggested, they will be a little over their funding amount that was set six years ago. Van Iperen said that the base bids came in better than what she had hoped. Alternates were not included on the main bid. The alternates are: 1) Replacing the main water line out to the city limits which will cost $168,000. 2) Remote meters (smart meters) at a cost of $263,830 installed. Polo Courthouse The meters quoted were Badger meters. 3) The final alternate was for adding more hydrants and meters to cal Society website, where more stories and pictures the community. This alternate is one that can wait. If will be shared as they are received. If you have pictures they include the cost of the first two alternates to the to share, please send to the Caldwell Historical Society cost of the project, the city will be short $380,000. Employees at Mrs. Morgan’s Tea room in the 1980s. and we will post the best ones there. Van Iperen discussed the next engineering street project on Gallatin St. Because of the traffic on Gallatin Sources for this article include: and the fact that it is on the edge of town, curb and were mostly members of that same first family who guttering was not recommended. Saw cuts 3-5’ in from built the building itself, the Fowler’s. The live stage 1. Polo Missouri Reminisces 2012, published by Caldwell County Historical Society, still available at the edge of the road were suggested. Curb and gutter- shows were presented for the longest time and movies ing would also increase the cost of the project $125,000. began in the early ‘30s. the Museum in Kingston, Missouri, which includes the newspaper article mentioned. Aldermen Gilbert and Fast requested a bid with and Given that the funeral home therefore shared space without guttering. with an entertainment venue, one story that circulated, 2. Caldwell County Courthouse records for the building, located in Kingston, Missouri. Jim Luther asked about the community project that as shared in the Polo Missouri Reminisces 2012 pub- was supposed to be built south of town. The project lished by the Caldwell County Historical Society, was 3. Pictures and memories of former owners of the building, Faye Morgan and Mrs. Paul Alspaugh, as was put on hold because of the COVID-19 virus. The as follows: city is also still working on the emergency water con- “The 10 cent picture shows were above Alspaugh’s shared with Judy Vilmer of the Historical Society and Jacque Fritch, volunteer. nection to Smithville. The city is currently receiving Hardware Store. Do you remember that if Tyler had water from Daviess County. a body in the funeral home downstairs the show was 4. Postcard of artist rendering shared by Faye Morgan, artist Donna Carrington of Kansas City. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Missouri Municipal off? Everyone prayed, “Please don’t die on Friday!” League (MML) has decided to host their annual con- The early days also shared this same building with ference entirely as a virtual event. Classes can be regis- school and town activities including basketball games, tered through the city. graduations, roller skating in the ‘50s and more. So an- Hamilton City... Construction is almost complete at city hall on the other memory shared from the Historical Society book- Continued from page 1 front office area. Since the cabinet was moved back, let is about the “skating rink also located above the there are some areas that need extra cleaning and a hardware store, where they rented clamp on skates.” they inspected and jetted several manholes. The grease bid was received for $983.24 to strip, clean and wax In the years after the hardware store/funeral home trap at the Mexican restaurant was not functioning the front office and the meeting room. Aldermen Gil- businesses, the old building then housed three differ- properly and it was replaced. Degreaser was used to bert and fast agreed that this was part of the cleaning ent antique stores (Zeikle, Cook and Morgan) and a help free the line. A meter was pulled from a house set contract that the city made with Tia Gilliam. Also, Al- tea room (Morgan). Mrs. Morgan generously shared for demolition, filled several potholes on Arthur Street, derman Fast felt like it wasn’t time to clean the floor, some pictures including one of her staff after working and on N. Davis in front of New York Life, repaired especially if they were looking at replacing the ceiling an event, along with other pictures of the downstairs, a curb on E. McGaughy, repaired a water leak on W. and removing the water fountain. Council discussed all from 1983-1993. The wall of drawers (pictured) re- Berry and cleaned up and repaired the street, pressure purchasing a few office chairs for the lounge area and mained from the original hardware store which Mrs. washed the skid steer, performed vehicle maintenance, agreed to look at surplus outlets. Morgan said she used for spices. She also mentioned replaced meter pitts, mowed the railroad bed, NE la- The MIRMA conference was two weeks ago and a mezzanine level in the building, which lent itself to goon, and used weed eater around downtown curbs Hamilton won certificates of achievement. The Police use for entertainment and events. There was beautiful and street areas, cleaned ditches and repaired culverts Department received 100% online police training par- stained glass. The building did stand vacant for a few at several locations, performed maintenance at the city ticipation. The city also received the most improved years between owners, but the most recent owner used hall, moved furniture for the contractors and power loss prevention of valuation score for 2019. They were it as an ice cream parlor and later a fireworks shop. washed the back garage, worked on the alley behind contacted by the town of Penney Farms from Penney So, please remember the old building not only for the the Hamilton Bank and investigated and fixed a leak Farms, FL with the idea of getting a postage stamp in shelter and support it provided but also as the neigh- on Cross Street, dealt with sewer backs ups on Park honor of J.C. Penney, and are asking Hamilton to be- borhood hub that it became to everyone that thrived in Street and W. Samuel St., and removed trees at the res- come a partner. There will be no cost to the city, just the Polo area. We salute the owners, families and pa- ervoir and river bed. letters of support to the Post Office that Hamilton sup- trons of this fine building and the great care they gave People Services did their daily operations and each other through the community that developed Continued on page 7 around the building over 120 years. 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WASHINGTON, DC –After seventy-two years of campaigning, lob- bying, hunger strikes, imprisonments, and ap- peals to rigid govern- ment officials—including President Woodrow Wil- son—women—50% of the population--got the right to vote. The American Bar Association called it “the largest expansion of democracy in the history of our country.” On August 26, 1920, Secretary of State, Bain- bridge Colby, signed the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution into the law of the land: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”

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officers to go home. and fires raging in ever-increasing fury, he ministered Letter to the Editor Tanaka committed suicide nine days later. A small to the wounded and dying, comforting and encourag- group of soldiers continued with the attempted coup, ing men of all faiths; he organized and led firefight- Dear Editor, but it failed. General Anami committed seppuku, leav- ing crews into the blazing inferno on the flight deck; I feel compelled to respond to the three most recent ing a message that, “I—with my death—humbly apol- he directed the jettisoning of live ammunition and the editorials regarding masks and freedoms. I favor and ogize to the Emperor for the great crime.” Whether the flooding of the magazine; he manned a hose tocool will follow what is best for not only me, but also for crime involved losing the war, or the coup, remains hot, armed bombs rolling dangerously on the listing my family, friends and neighbors. In enclosed public unclear.“ deck, continuing his efforts, despite searing, suffocat- places, I plan to properly wear an effective mask. News of the Japanese acceptance of the surrender ing smoke which forced men to fall back gasping and Although the virus doesn’t presently seem much of a terms was announced to the American public via radio imperiled others who replaced them. problem in our rural areas, let’s please keep it that way. at 7 p.m. on August 14, sparking massive celebrations. Serving with courage, fortitude, and deep spiritual Concerned about your freedom? It sounds like we can Allied civilians and servicemen everywhere rejoiced strength, Lt. Comdr. O’Callahan inspired the gallant at least agree that the virus is out there and may only at the news of the end of the war. A photograph, V-J officers and men of the Franklin to fight heroically and be asymptomatic to some people, but it can certainly Day in Times Square, of an American sailor kissing a with profound faith in the face of almost certain death take the freedom (via symptoms, quarantine, death) of woman in New York, and a news film of the Dancing and to return their stricken ship to port. others. No worse than the seasonal flu? No thanks. Re- Man in Sydney have come to epitomize the immediate On the light side (How different military branches gardless of conflicting medical “facts,” it seems most celebrations. use stars) reasonable that minor precautions to prevent any virus On August 28, the occupation of Japan led by the are less restrictive and more widespread in prevention Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers began. The Army sleeps under the stars than waiting to prevent a virus by quarantine of vic- The surrender ceremony was held on September 2, The Navy navigates by the stars tims. aboard the United States Navy battleship USS Mis- And the Air Force choose hotels by the stars Regarding who really protected our freedom, let’s souri, at which officials from the Japanese government News Bulletins first consider thanking a U.S. Military veteran orac- signed the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, thereby Fake News Is Wreaking Havoc on the Battlefield. tive duty military member. They have sacrificed much ending the hostilities. Here’s What the Military’s Doing About It www.mii- freedom (at the least, having to wear a “uniform”) to Allied civilians and military personnel alike cel- tary.com Aug 16th protect us, our freedom, and even some people in other ebrated V-J Day, the end of the war. Public reaction to Texas-based soldiers were training in Poland last smaller, vulnerable countries. the Emperor’s speech in Japan varied—many Japanese year when leaders at U.S. Army Europe spotted some I do commend previous editorial writers for their simply listened to it, then went on with their lives as alarming social media posts. A member of 1st Ar- appropriate expression of frustrations in writing, rath- best they could, while some Army and Navy officers mored Division had allegedly killed a Polish soldier, er than rant in public as some people are so anxious chose suicide over surrender. A small crowd gathered stolen a car and was on the run. The posts referenced to do. Conflicting information, opinions, and attitudes in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and cried, but the soldier’s unit, which actually was in the country have resulted in confusion, frustration and anger, as author John Dower notes, the tears they shed “re- at the time, and used his real photos. “The first thing sometimes leading to violence in some areas. flected a multitude of sentiments ... anguish, regret, be- we think when we see it is, ‘Yeah, right -- this is bull,’” Finally, “it’s a free country” is often all too readily reavement and anger at having been deceived, sudden said Col. Joe Scrocca, director of public affairs at Army asserted to resolve a dilemma requiring minor, incon- emptiness and loss of purpose. Europe. “But then we start searching, and it’s like, ‘Oh venient, responsible behavior. Recall when we had the MacArthur arrived in Tokyo on August 30, and im- wow. The soldier really is in that unit, and these pic- freedom to exhale tobacco smoke nearly anywhere, mediately decreed several laws: No Allied personnel tures are not fake.” or to allow our toddler to ride standing beside us in were to assault Japanese people. No Allied personnel The unit was in the field, so it took time to track our cars or pickup trucks? It took ordinances or laws were to eat the scarce Japanese food. Flying the Hi- it down. Once they did, Scrocca said they confirmed to prohibit these selfish, potentially harmful freedoms, nomaru or “Rising Sun” flag was severely restricted. their initial instinct: The posts were fake news. The sol- that we should have resolved on our own. Now, the process of rebuilding Japan could begin. It dier was with his unit doing what he was supposed to Stay safe, Stay well! was not until 1947 that all prisoners held by America be doing, but the social media posts -- part fact, part Glen A. Solomon and Britain were repatriated. As late as April 1949, Chi- fiction -- show how bad actors’ efforts to sow discord Hamilton, MO na still held more than 60,000 Japanese prisoners. about U.S. troops’ presence in Europe and elsewhere The logistical demands of the surrender were formi- are getting more sophisticated. dable. After Japan’s capitulation, more than 5,400,000 Scuttlebutt Japanese soldiers and 1,800,000 Japanese sailors were Upcoming Events and Meetings By Pat O’Connor taken prisoner by the Allies. The damage done to Ja- American Legion Post 285 – 3rd Wednesday at Le- pan’s infrastructure, combined with a severe famine in gion Hall – 1900 Hours Welcome to the Scuttlebutt. We strive to provide in- 1946, further complicated the Allied efforts to feed the Kidder Post 140 -3rd Monday at Kidder City Hall formation to local veterans and share a little bit about Japanese POWs and civilians. The state of war between – 1900 Hours life in the military. most of the Allies and Japan officially ended when the Contact information The War was supposed to be over! However, late Treaty of San Francisco took effect on April 28, 1952. For more information or to offer help: Contact Pat on the night of August 12, 1945, Major Kenji Hatanaka, Japan and the Soviet Union formally made peace four O’Connor (816) 575-2568 along with several other officers, spoke to War Minister years later, when they signed the Soviet–Japanese Joint Veterans Clinic (CBOC) @ MVH (816) 632-1369 Korechika Anami (the army minister and “most pow- Declaration of 1956. However, it is believed that much Veterans Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255 erful figure in Japan besides the Emperor himself”) of what happened at the end of World War II contrib- A good website is www.va.gov. It has some of the and asked him to do whatever he could to prevent ac- uted to start of the Korean war. Creating peace is hard latest news information as well as explaining veteran ceptance of the Potsdam Declaration. General Anami work. benefits. Also try www.military.com. refused to say whether he would help the young of- Anyway, if you know of a current veteran, or their ficers in treason. As much as they needed his support, family, who is having trou- Hatanaka and the other rebels decided they had no ble and needs some help, choice but to continue planning and to attempt a coup please contact us at the d’état on their own. numbers listed below. At Shortly after the conference on the night of August the very least, please, be 13–14, at which the surrender finally was decided, a kind to others and PRAY group of senior army officers including Anami gath- FOR PEACE! ered in a nearby room. All those present were con- cerned about the possibility of a coup d’état to prevent Our Military Hero’s the surrender—some of those present may have even - JOSEPH TIMOTHY been considering launching one. After a silence, Gen- O’CALLAHAN Chap- eral Torashirō Kawabe proposed that all senior officers lain US Navy present sign an agreement to carry out the Emperor’s For conspicuous gal- order of surrender—”The Army will act in accordance lantry and intrepidity at with the Imperial Decision to the last.” The coup col- the risk of his life above lapsed after Shizuichi Tanaka convinced the rebellious and beyond the call of duty while serving as chaplain on board the U.S.S. Franklin when that vessel was fiercely at- tacked by enemy Japanese aircraft during offensive operations near Kobe, Ja- pan, on 19 March 1945. A valiant and forceful leader, calmly braving the perilous barriers of flame and twisted metal to aid his men and his ship, Lt. Comdr. O’Callahan groped his way through smoke-filled corridors to the open flight deck and into the midst of vio- Instructor: Alishia Branham lently exploding bombs, 816-465-0008 shells, rockets, and other Classes held: Monday, Tuesday & armament. With the ship Wednesday 6:15 p.m. rocked by incessant ex- plosions, with debris and 400 N. Davis, Hamilton, MO fragments raining down The Caldwell County News Steam & Gas Engine Show August 18, 2020 - Page 9 Northwest Missouri 57th Annual Steam & Gas Engine Show August 21-23 Hamilton, MO

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Food vendors, Flea market, Threshing, Friday Sawmills, Blacksmith, 8 a.m.: Tractor Cruise sign in, Start at 9 a.m. Working draft horses and mules 8 p.m.: Bonfire and area musicians Historical equipment in operation throughout all days. Saturday Admission: $5 per day or $10 weekend button 10 a.m.: Antique & Classic Tractor Pull Information: Kendall Morgan (816) 284-2646 10:30 a.m.: Kiddie Tractor Pull and Games Bob Blades (816) 390-0199 1:00 p.m.: Horseshoe Pitching Tractor Pull: Steve Heldenbrand (816) 724-1166 2:00 p.m.: Parade of Power Tractor Cruise: Kelly & Tammy Kipp (816) 509-0289 8:00 p.m.: Stanley Steamer Band Gas Engines: George Blades (816) 284-5472 Highway 13 to CC Highway, go west 1 mile, Sunday 834 NW Osage Dr. 9:00 a.m.: Community Church Service All current State and County Covid 19 restrictions will apply. Continued to page 10

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tinue in the traditional season. Schools may use the Braymer School... alternate Fall sport seasons for any sport if the sport Continued from page 1 meets certain thresholds including, but not limited to, length of traditional season participation and access to this time. traditional post season. Schools choosing to use the al- ternate Fall season for any sport will automatically be •7th Grade Orientation, 6:00 pm. Students will walk included in the alternate Spring season. Schools may their schedule and meet teachers, parents will meet opt out of any alternate Spring sport season(s) by con- with Mr. Guilkey in the cafeteria. tacting the MSHSAA office. • 7-12 New Student Open House, 6:00-6:30 pm. In the plan, the Winter season would remain intact Students are encouraged to come walk their schedule with the first possible practice being Monday, Novem- and meet teachers. ber 1st. The Winter season concludes on March 20th. Schools would be allowed to join the Winter season All families are encouraged to wear facemasks. when their local guidelines allow. In the alternate Fall Online Learners season, the first allowable competitions would be able Students/families who have elected online learning to begin on March 12th and conclude by May 1st. For should call the school office and make an appointment the alternate Spring season, competitions would be for Monday, August 24th between 8:00-3:00. This will able to begin on May 14th and conclude by July 10th. be a time to pick up any resources or devices needed A school’s team competing in an alternate season for online learning as well as an opportunity to gain for any sport may not exceed the allowable number of FROST AUTOMOTIVE INC details on procedures and expectations for online weeks allowed in the traditional season as well as not learning. exceed any contest limitations of the traditional season. Come see Us for ALL Your Parts Needs! 8-12 Course Schedules This action puts into place a plan of action in the event Auto • Truck • Tractor Parts & Accessories Students in grades 8-12 can pick up their schedules a school is not able to participate partially or in whole during a traditional season. •We turn brake drums, motors & flywheels. •We make hydraulic hoses •Overnight delivery on most parts not in stock MSHSAA approves possible Johnnie & Sally Black MSHSAA... South Side of Square, Gallatin alternative schedules Continued from page 7 Ph: 660-663-2152 or 660-663-2455 The Missouri State High School Activities Asso- competitions would be able to begin on March 12th You’ll Find it ALL at Carquest! ciation (MSHSAA) Board of Directors met Thursday, and conclude by May 1st. For the alternate Spring sea- August 13th, and took action to approve an alternate son, competitions would be able to begin on May 14th season if a school has a sport or sports that cannot con- and conclude by July 10th. A school’s team compet- ing in an alternate season for any sport may not ex- ceed the allowable number Market Report Kingsville Livestock Auction Tuesday August 11, 2020 Sold 1217 head. Last week 1676 of weeks allowed in the head. Feeder Cattle sold 2-4 higher. Cows & Bulls sold 2-3 lower. Listen to our Market Report on traditional season as well KMZU 100.7 every Wednesday at 12:30 and again on Thursday at 6:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m. by Jared as not exceed any contest Anstine Laugh & Learn Heifers Steers limitations of the tradition- Every Tuesday Feeder Sale al season. This action puts 300-400 $150-$170 300-400 $150-$175 Children’s Center 400-500 $140-$169.50 starting at 10:30 a.m. 400-500 $150-$187 into place a plan of action 500-600 $133-$154.50 500-600 $150-$181 in the event a school is not Currently has one full-time open- 600-700 $122-$143.85 Sept. 6-7: Labor Day Consignment 600-700 $140-$162.50 able to participate partially Sept. 12: 8:30 am Horse/tack Sale, ing available for a child that is at least 700-800 $120-$139.60 700-800 $122.50-$151.50 or in whole during a tradi- 800-900 $117.50-$121.25 5:00 pm Small Animal Sale 800-900 $120-$133.85 2 years old. tional season. 900-1000 $103-$113 Sept. 26: 11:00 Special Cow & Bull 900-1000 $120-$124.50 We also have two after school open- Sale ings available. **Feeder Cattle that are short weaned or new crop calvers that have not had Visit our website for frequently asked You’re off to great shots or are lesser quality will be lower than the reported amounts questions or to contact us. places! 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Less moisture. Less Answer: Friday 87 69 87/65 0.00" 28 Departure ...... from normal +0.5° Saturday 85 64 86/65 0.40" 24 *GDD - Growing Degree Days :HDWKHU+LVWRU\ Sunday 84 59 86/65 0.00" 21 Data as reported from Chillicothe Aug. 20, 1910 - The "big blow up" of forest fires finally came 6XQ0RRQ&KDUW7KLV:HHN to an end in Idaho. A record dry Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset August fueled 1,736 fires First Thursday 6:31 a.m. 8:02 p.m. 8:08 a.m. 9:27 p.m. Last which burned three million 8/25 Friday 6:32 a.m. 8:01 p.m. 9:22 a.m. 9:58 p.m. 9/10 “THE REAL ESTATE LOAN SPECIALIST” acres and destroyed six billion board feet of timber. The fires Saturday 6:33 a.m. 7:59 p.m. 10:35 a.m. 10:28 p.m. claimed the lives of 85 people, Sunday 6:34 a.m. 7:58 p.m. 11:48 a.m. 11:00 p.m. 78 of whom were fire fighters. Full Monday 6:35 a.m. 7:56 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 11:34 p.m. New HAMILTON POLO 9/2 Tuesday 6:36 a.m. 7:55 p.m. 2:11 p.m. Next Day 9/17 Wednesday 6:37 a.m. 7:53 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 12:13 a.m. 816-583-2154 660-354-2111 Keeping an eye on the weather and on what’s best for our clients! www.banknw.com State Farm Insurance 816-583-2178 Mike Green, Agent 100 W. Berry - Hamilton