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www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com Rock work continues at Highway 42 bridge. See Sports Page 3. Vienna Sex offender to spend with stun gun $200,000 at Belle Fair on street faces class E upgrades felony charges BELLE— BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER The Maries ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER 70th Belle Fair County Sheriff’s [email protected] Office and Belle delivers fun for all Police Depart- VIENNA — Capital Paving was in ment arrested Vienna Monday — more than a month a known sex earlier than expected —­­ to put an asphalt The 70th Belle Fair filled the city park offender who overlay on six city streets.­­ with all ages last week. Wednesday was spotted at activites included the Little Mister City Clerk Sherry James said Capital the fairgrounds and Miss Contest, Toddler Contest, Paving of Jefferson City contacted the city Princess and Queen coronations. last Wednesday last Wednesday asking to move up the date The Belle Fair court (above, from left) night, the first for the company to do the work because of included; Gracelyn Scott, Payden night of the an- some other projects being moved around. Woodruff, Ashley Tegart, 2018 Queen Scott G. Birmingham nual Belle Fair, Clerk James said city workers were going Brooke Rohrer, 2018 Princess Samie and he has been door-to-door letting residents know about Chitwood, Gracie Backes, Mya Honse, charged with a felony. the work and to not park on the impacted Faith Gieck; in front Belle Mister Sheriff Chris Heitman said a local streets. Toodler Cav Zumwalt, Little Mister resident saw Scott G. Birmingham, 45, Capital Paving was chosen by the Vi- Barrett Zumwalt, Little Miss Raegan of Bland, at the Belle City Park and the enna City Council during the July meeting Krause, and Miss Toddler Violet Jones. resident knew he was not supposed to be A new event to the Belle Fair was when the council looked at two bids. there. Before the fair, Heitman had asked the Thursday night’s Greased Pig Pierce Asphalt LLC of Rolla, gave a total Contest. Children under the age of 18 people to put kids and safety first at the bid of $196,578 to apply tack and overlay ran through the mud attempting to fair and warned sex offenders to stay with two inches of BP-1 on the six street catch greased pigs. See more photos away. It is illegal for a sex offender to be sites noted in the bid specifications. from the Belle Fair on pages 6, 9, 10 within 500 feet of a park with playground Capital Paving of Jefferson City, sub- and 12. Watch the Maries County equipment and the Belle Fair is held at the mitted a total bid of $199,968.20 for a two Advocate’s Facebook page for Belle City Park. inch overlay of the six streets plus transition updates as more photo galleries are The resident reported seeing Birming- milling and preparation for asphalt. The posted to: https://wardenpublishing. ham to the sheriff. Heitman said at about total tonnage for the job was estimated by pixieset.com. 9 p.m., he saw Birmingham near the Capital Paving at 2,632 tons. children’s rides at the park. He was walk- The difference between the bids is ing from the direction of the playground See Vienna roads on Page 3 PHOTOS BY JACOB WARDEN equipment and was about 370 feet from the equipment where he was arrested by Deputy Bret Turnbough and taken to the Maries County Jail. Birmingham has been charged with the Child pornography suspect sees million dollar bond class E felony of sex offender physically present/loiter within 500 feet of a park with BELLE—The Maries County Sheriff’s electronics at a residence in Belle. A week- Sheriff’s Lt Scott John, after interviewing playground/pool/museum, first offense. Office reports that a Belle man was arrested long investigation by the sheriff’s office led to Hickman, forwarded a probable cause state- Birmingham had a stun gun in his on July 22 and he has been charged with three Hickman’s arrest on Sunday. Deputy Keegan ment to the to Prosecutor Schwartze who possession and the sheriff said he doesn’t felony sex crimes. Bonham arrested Hickman after receiving a charged Hickman. know why he would have this on his Jace C. Hickman, 37, of Belle, has been tip from a citizen who knew officers were Heitman said Hickman has a previous person, but he didn’t think it was good. charged by Maries County Prosecutor Terry looking for Hickman. conviction for sexual misconduct in 1999. Heitman said Birmingham is a reg- Schwartze with the class A felony of sexual During the investigation, 21 SD cards, “We would like to thank the citizens who istered sex offender out of Gasconade exploitation of a minor child, and two counts two smart phones, a tablet, various micro SD assisted in the investigation and apprehension County. Also, he was convicted of sexual of the class D felony of possession of child cards, and other electronics were confiscated of Hickman. Cases like these can be time con- misconduct or attempt involving a child pornography. Hickman is being held in the and are being held pending search warrant suming and difficult. This case is an example under 15, first offense in October 2012 Maries County Jail on a $1 million bond. applications and forensic examination. of my Sheriff’s Deputies working together in Taney County, and the same charge in Sheriff Chris Heitman said the depart- During the investigation, law enforce- with the public to bring someone to justice. December 2012 in Stone County. ment first took a report on July 12, 2018 of ment officers also located photographs that Thank you to everyone involved,” he said. See Birmingham on Page 5 Jace C. Hickman possible child pornography being present on appeared consistent with child pornography.

County begins paying bills for the August Primary

BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER in the parade for the last time as presiding commissioner. The ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER weather was a lot cooler than usual, which was good for everyone. [email protected] Schwartze said many people spoke to him and thanked him for his work as a county commissioner and it made him feel good. MARIES COUNTY — Maries County has budgeted $66,284 “I tried to do the best I could,” Schwartze said about his county to pay for the three elections here in 2018. Recently, the County commission work. Commission signed for payment of the first bills for the Aug. 7 Treasurer Rhonda Slone said she and Collector Jayne Williams Primary Election. The over $66,000 budgeted for 2018 is a lot and Coroner David Martin rode on the Belle Fair float entered more than was spent in 2017 when there was only one election by the Maries County Democratic Committee. John Clayton had in April. In 2017 Maries County spent $24,844 on one election. constitution books to hand out and others on the float include This year there are three elections. Jewel Hart, Nancy Ragan who walked along beside them, and County Clerk Rhonda Rodgers last week presented invoices some senator and representative candidates. for the ballots and precinct supplies totaling $11,219.36 from Schwartze was among ten presiding commissioners from rural Elkins-Swyers Company, Inc. of Springfield. The county clerk’s counties who met in one group in Governor Parson’s office in office has purchased election ballots from this company for Jefferson City. He said the governor was very nice and began many years. On the invoice, $3,047.80 is for ballots, $1,100 for by saying something such as “I can’t give you all the answers.” precinct supplies, $3,025 for ballot layout/coding, $3,040 for One of the commissioners talked about the large amount of election information preparation/complete election testing and conservation-owned land in his county, which is not taxable. The turnkey election management, and $750 for programming for conservation department does give counties some funding in lieu Fun at Vacation Bible School ICP/BMD audio files. of taxes, but it is about half the rate the real estate tax revenue Vacation Bible School attendees Claire Canuto (left), Larissa Rollins, Tyler There will be more primary election expenses as poll workers would be. Governor Parson said the authority was given to the Rowden and Delaney Schwartze laugh as they watch Kinsey Smith and Sophie have to be paid, polling sites rent, poll worker training mileage, conservation department when in the 1970s voters approved the Neubert pass the balloon from neck to neck while not using their hands. The and advertising. one-eighth cent sales tax for conservation. Schwartze said they Vienna United Methodist Church had good attendance for its Bible School. Presiding Commissioner Ray Schwartze said the Belle Fair PHOTO BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER See Commission news on Page 3 Parade was very good. He drove his International 504 tractor

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“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” — PLATO MCA ■ WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 ■ PAGE 2

A NEW ADVENTURE The only thing new in this world

s a purveyor of the written word it is sentences in France, of which 2,639 were in Paris. speeches on campus by those they oppose. understandable that I love to read. After That’s an average of over 45 per day. Our country was founded on the principles of Anewspapers I prefer to read books on his- The revolution even turned on itself when, over free speech. It’s that principle that allows anyone tory. I recently found a quote by Harry S. Truman a fight for power, several leaders were accused of to protest. But when you use violence and threats that helps me explain my desire for history books. treason and beheaded. of violence to silence your opposition you take the “The only thing new in the world,” Truman said, There was one thing the revolutionary leaders risk that one day that same reasoning could be used “is the history you don’t know.” by DENNIS could not do. They could not execute a young boy. to silence you. To me a good history book is educational and So, the presumed King of France, Louis XVII, was Also it has come into fashion to intimidate and entertaining at the same time. Often history is more WARDEN treated to unspeakable horrors and allowed to die threaten anyone in public that you don’t agree with exciting and unbelievable than stories on fiction. The in the Temple prison in 1795 at the age of ten after politically. This is another dangerous road many writer who gives us stories of fiction has to take the enjoyed a charmed early childhood growing up in the spending eight months in solitary confinement. are on that will lead to violence and death if not reader into a make believe world and make the them palace of Versailles. At just 4 years-old he became During those last eight months he had no human curtailed soon. believe that this story could happen. the Dauphin, heir to the most powerful throne in contact, no light in his room and no place to relieve Maybe they should spend more time reading a A book I recently finished was entitled “The Lost Europe when his older brother passed away. himself but his dark cell, which was never cleaned. good history book and learn something from our past. King of France — A true story of revolution, revenge By his ninth birthday he had lost everything. The revolution succeeded in two things, eliminat- If you love history like I do, I give this book two and DNA,” by Deborah Cadbury The French revolution started with the destruction ing the Bourbon Monarchy and killing thousands of thumbs up. It brings to life a period I had not paid Most of the history books I have read deal with of the Bastille in 1789. A short time later the royal its citizens in a period known as the rein of terror. much attention to. World War II. Something caught my eye at the lo- family was forced into prison. The revolution’s purpose was to form a republic, it On a final note, after Marie Antoinette was cal library and I picked this book up and could not As a means to the ends, King Louis XVI was ended with Napoleon becoming dictator. beheaded they found a letter she had written to put it down. put to death by the guillotine in 1793 under false Did the ends justify the means? I think not. her son specifically urging Louis-Charles never to The main point I learned from this wonderful charges. Marie Antoinette met the same fate later that In our current society I believe we have too many seek revenge for what had happened. “Let my son book was the ends do not justify the means. The year when she was accused of counter revolutionary people who believe the ends does justify the means. never forget the last words of his father, which I story revolves around the many possible deaths of acts and trumped up charges of incest with her son. To come to that conclusion you only need to look at emphatically repeat: ‘that he never seek to avenge Louis XVII, the younger son of King Louis XVI of More than just royalty died from the guillotine. the means they use, most of which involve violence. our deaths.’” France and his queen, Marie Antoinette. According to Wikipedia between June 1793 and the Consider instances in the past couple of years What an extreme example of forgiveness. His full name was Louis-Charles Bourbon. He end of July 1794, there were 16,594 official death where college protestors turn violent to shut down

MAIL BAG HOMETOWN BOY 3,500 fish sandwiches, one Ferris wheel MU Extension tells of On behalf of the Belle Fair Board, we thank you for helping ~ Ronnie Terrell, Cheryl Garner, Rhonda Brewer Rodgers, to make the 70th Annual Belle Fair a Success. Thank you to Kaci Jones, Gavin Jones, Lucas Jones, Lucas Elrod, Mike farming in year 2030 all of the AMAZING volunteers who served. We couldn’t do Green, Bruce Shanks, Jimmy Zumwalt, Cindy Barbarick, this without YOU! Jesse Kelley, Sundi Jo Graham, Colette Gieck, Wade Guffey, Tell what farming will be like in 2030. What big changes are coming Stay tuned for more highlights of this year’s successful event! and Hollis Sturdy down the pike? In brief, regional MU Extension specialists tried that last week during a training session in Columbia. Specialists were asked to tell how they will need to help farmers in 12 years. Not only that, they were to plan how to double farm production dol- GUEST COMMENTARIES lars in the state by 2030. Impossible, I’d say. I’ve worked a good many years reporting what agri- cultural economists forecast for agriculture next year and for 10 years. Those How to get involved outlooks are as accurate as the 10 o’clock forecast of weather for tomorrow. Sometimes they are close to right. BY LEE H. HAMILTON Of course, your chances of effecting the local, state, and national levels. You I believe in forecasting. Although they change grow as you learn. You have to have to communicate with your represen- may not pinpoint correct details, their trends Back in 1883, Teddy Roosevelt wrote inform yourself about the issue: listen tatives. You have to go to public meetings help. Economic models show current stocks, an essay on what it takes to be a true carefully as you talk to your neighbors and speak up. Focus your message so it’s whether it is beans in a bin or beef in cold American citizen. He did not mince words. and friends, and pay attention to what clear, concise, and specific. Be polite but storage. “The people who say that they have politicians, commentators, and those persistent. Supply influences price, also. Number of not time to attend to politics are simply involved with the issue say. Participate, There’s another way of participating consumers influence demand. Farmers must saying that they are unfit to live in a free if you will, in the dialogue of democracy. that’s a bit more arms’ length, but also know these trends to make plans. community,” he wrote. “Their place is It’s perfectly fine to personalize the issue important: contribute money to a party or In the challenge, that 2030 deadline seems under a despotism.” He went on: “The as you seek to persuade others, but to be politician of your choice. Doing it is as far off. But, it’s just over a decade away. first duty of an American citizen, then, effective you’ve got to know what others important as the amount, because money We should be thinking of all the things that is that he shall work in politics.” think, too. talks in politics, and it helps you expand changed and new changes coming. I hope you’ll forgive his gender- The same, really, goes for voting. It your influence. For good or ill, it’s an by DUANE DAILEY I can’t report what groups came up with. specific language. He wrote at a time should be informed not just by what your important part of politics. Those must still be collected. when women didn’t even have the vote. gut tells you, but by what you’ve learned. Finally, run for office yourself. If you This was not one huge collective decision. Lots of small groups around But his essay has been on my mind lately, Our system depends on citizens making are so inclined, get a circle of friends to tables worked on farming they know. Grazing dairies differ from Missouri because his sentiment — that living in discriminating choices on politicians and support you. Start locally. Develop the cow-calf farms. Both differ from pork or poultry production. a representative democracy demands issues. So you want to educate yourself, issues you’re interested in, pick the office Pig farming became more concentrated in vertical integration. That takes work from all of us — is as timely now which includes talking with people whose that will help you affect them, organize working with far fewer swine nutritionists than back when most farms had as it was then. A lot of people these days opinions differ from yours. The world and build support, focus your message, a few sows and raised pigs in barn lots. intuitively grasp that our system needs is complex, even at the neighborhood raise money. If this isn’t to your taste, Dairy grazing differs from confinement dairy operations. Dairy became our involvement if we’re to safeguard level, and to be effective we need to then support candidates of your choice. unified under farmer-owned cooperatives. There are thousands and thousands it. So what should we do — especially understand it. All of these are ways of participating — of independent beef herd owners. But, consolidation grows. Small herds if politics has to share space in our lives When it comes time to act, you want and if you want more, search out The New dominate, but I’m surprised at how many 500-cow herds developed recently. with family and jobs? to join with a like-minded group of York Times’ guide, “How to Participate Show-Me-Select heifer herds grew more plentiful and far different than The first step is easy: look around your believers. That’s how you amplify your in Politics.” The key thing, as President beef herds just 10 years ago. community and ask yourself what needs strength. Numbers count. And both within Obama said, is to show up. There are all SMS heifer breeding shows the potential MU Extension has. Research fixing or what can be done better. I don’t that group and among the others you’ll kinds of ways to have an impact, but they from MU Thompson Farm becomes available, ready to use. It requires more care where you live: 10 minutes’ thought encounter, you try to build consensus. start with one thing: Showing up. It’s the powerful teaching to get adoption by more herds. It can be done and double and you’ll come up with a healthy list of There’s an old saying that if you want least we should do. income. issues to tackle. This is how a lot of people to go fast you go alone, if you want to (Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for The same goes for MU research on management-intensive grazing. Grazing get started: they see an issue they want to go far you join together. That’s very true the Indiana University Center on Repre- schools make huge impact on bovine herds, whether dairy or beef. In MIG do something about. So they enter the fray, in politics. sentative Government. He was a member farmers divide big pastures into small grazing paddocks. Adding electric and often come to recognize they have Next, you have to communicate — of the U.S. House of Representatives for fences gives immediate one-third boost in growth per acre. more political power than they thought. with each other, with the media, and at 34 years). With high land prices, production per acre becomes vital. At the meeting, I moved group to group, so don’t know their final forecasts, or what they decided to teach to boost income. Lots of informed talk went on. Group ideas will be collected, printed and shared. Soon, I hope. Drive to feed kids gearing up at Missouri State Fair As a communicator, I saw a lack of talk on telling our story. As a journalist, I worry about the non-understanding of writing skills of newspaper writers. BY ERIC BOHL pack over 100,000 nutritious meals for hungry kids right here Good ones write at levels of their readers. Missouri Farm Bureau in Missouri. After packing these meals at the Missouri State Few farm readers talk like scientists or bureaucrats. Writing farm talk Fair in Sedalia, these meals will be distributed through Feed- takes listening to farmers talking. They talk in easy words, not economic Nearly one out of every three children in rural Missouri ing Missouri to all six regional food banks in the state, thereby jargon. Stories told at morning coffee club at local cafés differ from Exten- suffers from food insecurity. ending up on hungry kids’ tables in every county in Missouri. sion administrators talking to field staff. While this rate is shockingly high, food insecurity is not This meal-packing event is part of the day-long Drive to A big part of advancing the value of farm products depends on the power an exclusively urban or rural problem. According to the latest Feed Kids at the Missouri State Fair, which aims to draw at- of words. data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap, there are an tention to the high levels of food insecurity across our state, We will never live down the words of a plant breeder bragging on his estimated 241,830 food-insecure kids in the state of Missouri, especially in the same rural areas that grow the food we all better variety. He said it came from “genetically modified organisms” (GMOs). or one in five children overall. eat. All day Aug. 14, admission to the State Fair is only $2 for Consumers want food from farms, not “research centers.” Power words pay. And this lack of food has a real-world impact. Children anyone bringing at least two canned food items to the gate. For food shoppers, words are big deals. Our dairy economist told how who struggle with food insecurity may be at greater risk for This is an 80 percent reduced admission, just in exchange for milk at a local organic store brings three times per gallon the price paid for stunted development, anemia, asthma, oral health problems and helping hungry kids in our own backyard. milk from most farms. hospitalization. It has also been linked to lower mathematics Last year at the inaugural Drive to Feed Kids, FFA students Grazing dairies have an edge on survival. They use low-cost forage based and reading scores. packed over 52,000 meals and the drive raised over $165,000 rations. They then could advertise grass-fed milk. That should bring a higher Missouri FFA students are taking action to do something for Missouri food banks. This year’s drive aims to double the price. Marketing pays. about it. On Tuesday, Aug. 14, nearly 700 high schoolers from See State Fair page 3 Help me: Send your ideas on farming will be in 2030 to duanedailey7@ across the state are teaming up with Missouri Farmers Care to gmail.com. Use easy to understand talk, please.

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Vichy Campground Church to host 132nd annual Camp meeting

The members of the Vichy Campground Church of God are invit- ing everyone to attend the 132nd annual Campmeeting Aug. 3-12. Pastor Clarence G. Campbell said all are welcome to attend and free accommodations are available on a first come, first serve basis. Full camper hookups are available also. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served with a free will offering. A snack bar also is available. Each day will be busy with a prayer meeting at 8 a.m., morning worship at 10 a.m., a 2:30 p.m. youth service followed by a children’s service. Each evening the worship service is at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Campbell said attendance is usually around 200 people for Vienna sees big rocks, wall of dirt the campmeeting, but in the past attendance has been as much as 800. Dump trucks carrying large rock from the quarry have been a For more information call 573-299-4601/573-308-0672 or email very frequent site in Vienna on Highway 63 and on Highway 42 at [email protected]. The campground is located ten miles East as they take the rock to the flood break construction project north of Rolla off Highway 63. Turn right on Route P and follow at the Highway 42 Bridge over the Gasconade River. Locals have the church signs. been making the drive to the river to check on the progress of this substantial flood break. MoDOT Meramec Area Engineer, Preston Kramer, said H.R. Quadri is the contractor of the $394,727 project. About the dirt/rock wall being built, Kramer said they think this Fair Board, The Market to host rock bridge/channel protection will work satisfactorily for any event equivalent to the historic rainfall events we have seen to date. “Who murder mystery Saturday night knows what Mother Nature will decide to dish out next time it The Maries County Fair Board It is an interactive event with the floods,” he said. “An event much more severe than the April 2017 event would take out this bridge, even with the rock protection in invites the public to attend a audience participating by playing place. And it wouldn’t be the only bridge lost.” unique and interesting event, a role at the 1st Annual Deadwood Murder at the Deadwood Saloon, Poker Tournament Party. which is a fundraiser for this The cost is $35 per person and year’s fair. It will be held begin- includes spaghetti dinner and the ning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July murder mystery show. There is 28 at the Deadwood Saloon, also a limited number of tickets. To conversation with a Vienna Com- expenses in all funds. known as The Market in Vienna. purchase tickets, call Desiree at Vienna roads • from page 1 munity Development Corporation In the general fund, revenues It is billed as a night of mystery 573-301-5529 or Amber at 573- $3,390.20. Street ($5,422.60), 6th Street (VCDC) member about having a totaled $336,419.40 (112 percent and mayhem in the wild, wild west. 821-0775. Utilities Superintendent Shon from Coffey Street to Main Street meeting to talk about the city tak- of budget) and expenses were Westart said he is aware of the ($5,279.90), Mill Street from 10th ing over the spec building at the $272,195.16 (94 percent of bud- $3,000 difference but the city has Street to 1st Street ($57,294.05), Coffey Industrial Park on Route V. get). Water fund revenues totaled always worked with Capital Paving Ballpark Road from Highway 63 Westart said the sewer lift sta- $171,278.91 (103 percent) and Rolla post master refutes rumors on other projects and the city has to gravel ($69,708.95), Parkway tion replacement work has not yet expenses were $145,124.68 (93 used the company’s equipment at from Ballpark Road to Highway begun because some of the equip- percent). Street fund revenues VICHY — Rolla Post Master Sean Hanes said Tuesday afternoon no charge on occasion. “This is 42 ($27,612.45), and transition ment comes from overseas and has were $156,018.63 (113 percent) that no town hall meetings are planned at this time to discuss the future the biggest paving job we’ve done milling and preparation for asphalt not arrived yet. and expenses were $118,036.87 of the Vichy Post Office, despite rumors to the contrary. since I’ve been here,” Westart told paving ($112,175). The council members approved (88 percent). Sewer fund revenues “I don’t know who or what said something about a town hall meet- the council. He recommended Clerk James said this is a big Ordinance #18-3 amending the were $88,317.12 (121 percent) and ing, because none of us have issued anything to say we are going to selecting the Capital Paving bid project for the city, which usually city’s budget for fiscal year July 1, expenses were $38,157.34 (57 per- have a town hall meeting,” Hanes said. because of their cooperation with does asphalt paving every other 2017 through June 30, 2018. The cent). Final totals for all funds were A postal employee who wanted to remain unidentified said the the city on past projects. The com- year. However, the street fund has a ordinance amends the estimated revenues of $752,034.06 which is process to fix or replace building within the postal system is slow and pany took 18 inches off of Main $150,000 CD which will be cashed revenues and expenses to the actual $74,879.06 more than budgeted, has to go through the process. The building was treated for termites Street in a milling project no other in to help pay for the project, over numbers. and expenses totaled $573,514.05, Monday afternoon and is waiting for a contractor to investigate company would touch the mill $45,000 in the street fund, and an- Vienna had a very good finan- which is $147,747.01 under budget whether it can be fixed or will need to be replaced. work, Westart said. other street fund CD. She said the cial year with revenues exceeding on expenses. The employee advised that correct information is more important South Ward Alderwoman city has the money and the streets in this case than speeding up the process. The United States Postal Brenda Davis, who was chairing need to be paved. Service understands how important the local post office is to the the city council meeting in the Also at the July meeting, Davis Vichy community. absence of Mayor Tyler James, talked about the personnel policy Hanes reminded the community that post office boxes have been said she thinks the benefits of us- updates. She asked the council temporarily relocated to Vienna. Anyone who wants to change their ing Capital Paving exceed $3,000 members and employees to look mail delivery to street service should contact the Rolla Post Office. and Westart agreed. The council over the policy and make notes of approved the Capital Paving bid. areas that need to be addressed. At the July meeting, Westart said She said the goal is to make the Maries County R-1 Schools he anticipated the work being done policy more employee friendly near the end of August and before and more modernized. Davis sug- Open House & the Maries County Fair. The city gested using the word “temporary was surprised when the asphalt employee” rather than “seasonal Registration company contacted city hall to ask employee” to describe the sum- Monday, August 13 • 6:30pm–7:30pm for a Monday, July 23 start date. mer workers who actually also Please come in, take a tour of the school, and meet your Street paving on the bid specifi- are utilized year-round on bigger student’s teachers and let your child(ren) get acquainted with cation list and Capital Paving’s bid projects. The council may need a where their classes will be. price includes 1st Street from Mill special meeting in August or later WORKERS FROM Capital Paving of Jefferson City, were in Vienna about School will resume at 8:10am on Wednesday, August Street to Highway 63 ($22,475.25), to have the policy ready by January. a month earlier than expected when they showed up last Thursday and 15, 2018. Registration for incoming Maries R-1 students will 7th Street from Mill Street to Main Davis said the city has had began preparation for asphalt paving. PHOTO BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER be held the week of August 6. If your child will be new to the district, please bring with you a copy of your student’s immunization record, school transcripts/grades, discipline records, birth certificate and proof of residency. Texas County Sheriff faces multiple felony charges Mrs. Martin will be available to discuss necessary amendments to students schedules from 9:00am–12:00noon The Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater is serving as acting sher- romantic relationship with the sheriff. Tomaszewski was not an officer August 8 for seniors, August 9 for juniors, and August 10 for iff following the arrest of Texas County Sheriff James Sigman who is but was allowed to act as a deputy, wore a uniform, pointed a firearm at sophomores and freshmen. charged with multiple felonies after a Missouri State Highway Patrol several individuals, brought a child to the jail where the child was around investigation showed his misuse of authority and preferential treatment unsecured inmates including a sexually violent offender, and generally Schedules are available on our web page or can be picked up of a female employee. acted like police officer. Sheriff Sigman is charged because he allowed at the open house. Junior high schedules cannot be changed Sheriff Sigman and the woman, Lt. Deputy Jennifer Tomaszewski, the incidents to occur. other than in/out of band. both are charged with assault, robbery, child endangerment, unlawful use of a weapon, harassment and two misdemeanors. Sigman is failed in Greene County with bail set at $500,000. He was On Tuesday, August 7…Vote elected in 2012 and remains in office with the coroner currently in charge On August 7 — Elect of the sheriff’s office. According to the probable cause statement, Sigman hired Tomaszewski as a jailer in 2016 and she received promotions to jail administration and TONY chief deputy. The statement said she had no prior experience and had a Nancy J.

Commission news • from page 1 RAGAN were told the conservation depart- residents do not have access to af- ment is the richest entity in the fordable internet. The governor said for state. Nationwide, about 20 percent they are on the “last mile” with in- Skoubyfor Presiding of the land is owned by local, state ternet expansion into rural, sparsely and federal governments. populated areas. Maybe they will Broadband issues are on the partner with electric cooperatives MARIES COUNTY Commissioner “front burner,” Schwartze said. or use repeaters, but it is an issue Maries County There are places in Missouri where right now Schwartze said. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ◆ Native of Maries County BECAUSE EXPERIENCE ◆ Farmer State Fair • From page 2 ◆ US Navy Veteran (12 years) COUNTS ◆ Maintenance Mechanic enormous successes of last year, which will take a huge effort from ◆ many people. Fundraising efforts have been ongoing for months, with Active member of Vienna agribusinesses and individuals pitching in to help double last year’s • 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE United Methodist Church mark. Monetary donations will go to food banks to purchase meals for hungry kids all across Missouri. • CURRENT MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR BELLE, On Saturday, Aug. 18, Missouri Farmers Care will present a check Your Vote is to Feeding Missouri for the proceeds of the fundraising drive during NEWBURG AND ST. JAMES the Cole Swindell/Raelynn concert. Appreciated! Anyone can help out with reaching these goals. Go to www.mo- • FORMER BELLE PROSECUTOR farmerscare.com/drive to help the cause. Kids cannot change their Paid for by Committee to Elect Tony Skouby, Tony Skouby, Treasurer own situation — it takes action from all of us. Paid for by Committee to Elect Nancy J. Ragan, Carole S. Wagner, Treasurer MCA ■ WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 ■ PAGE 4

AREA OBITUARIES

The following obituary is being re-ran by request of the funeral home. Danny Bray Shirley Ridenhour

Danny Lynn Bray, 57, Belle, passed away Monday, Shirley H. Ridenhour, 84, Belle, passed away Sat- Melvin Shanks July 16, 2018, at his home. urday, July 21, 2018, at the General Baptist Nursing He was born Oct. 10, 1960, to Berthel A. and Home in Linn. Melvin Allan Shanks, 79, Belle, passed away Naomi (Sadler) Bray, in Rolla. She was born Dec. 27, 1933, to Herbert and Pearl Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Phelps County Regional He was united in marriage to Sandra “Sandy” (West) Ridenhour, in Belle. Medical Center, Rolla. Diann Perkins, Jan. 23, 1982. Shirley attended the Buck Elk School as a child and Melvin was born Feb. 22, 1939, to Wilson and Danny attended school in Vienna, graduating in was a lifelong member of the Pilot Knob Church. She LaVera (Terwilliger) Shanks, in Belle. 1978. He worked at Kingsford, Quaker, Maytag, Hig- had been employed at International Shoe Company He was united in marriage to Bonnie Sue (Tyree) gins Quarry, Werner Enterprises, Feeler Tree Service in Belle, the Brown Shoe Company in Owensville Shanks, Nov. 19, 1960, in Owensville. and Walmart, throughout his life. He graduated from and the Top This Hat Company in Vienna. He was preceded in death by parents, Wilson and State Technical College in 2002 with a 4.0 grade point average. She was preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Pearl; brothers, LaVera; wife, Bonnie; brother, Mark Shanks; and two He was preceded in death by parents, Berthel and Naomi; father- Hadley Ridenhour and wife Betty and Ronnie Ridenhour. step-brothers and one step-sister. in-law, Jake Perkins; brother-in-law, Doug Perkins; and sister-in-law, She is survived by brothers, James Ridenhour and wife Judy, Stanley He is survived by son, Scott Shanks, St. Louis; brother, David Shanks, Karen Perkins. Ridenhour and wife Della and Gary Ridenhour and wife Cathy, all of Belle; step-sister, Sheila Robinson, Springfield; sisters-in-law, Betty He is survived by wife, Sandy; sons, Thomas and wife Adell, Justin Belle; sister, Audrey Holliday and husband Melvan of Russellville; and Bickmeyer, O’Fallon, and Brenda McElfresh, Salem; brother-in-law, and wife Kayla; brother, Berthel A. Bray Jr. and wife Brenda of Eugene; sister-in-law, Deanna Ridenhour. Ronnie Tyree, Salem; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. sisters, Doris Mosley and husband Eddie of California, Lana Scott and Visitation will be held (today) Wednesday, July 25, from 10-11:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 28, from noon to husband Virgil “Scotty” of Jamestown, N.C. and Donna Scheidt and hus- at the Pilot Knob Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow with Pas- 5 p.m. at the Belle-Bland Community Center, Belle. Memorial contri- band Paul of Raytown; mother-in-law, Dolores Perkins of Belle; brother- tor Doug Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. butions suggested to the ALS Foundation or Alzheimer’s Foundation. in-law, Jerry Perkins and wife Misty of Belle; and five granddaughters. Memorial contributions suggested to the Shiloh House. Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle. Funeral services were held Monday, July 23, at Sassmann’s Chapel, Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle. Belle, with Bro. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the Liberty Cemetery in Belle. Obituaries that are published in the Maries County Advocate, are format- Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle. Edmund Wieberg ted according to our style and are run free of charge. When specific in- formation is asked to be included in an obituary, a charge will then occur. There is no charge to submit a photo to be published with an obituary. Edmund John Wieberg, 86, Argyle, died Thursday, Ruby Redden July 19, 2018, in Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson City. Ruby Elnora (Butler) Redden, 96, Belle, passed He was born Oct. 3, 1931, to Fritz Joseph and away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Gasconade Manor Catherine Cecilia (Brunnert) Wieberg, at Argyle. COLLEGE CLIPS Nursing Facility, Owensville. He was united in marriage to Bernadine Wilhelmina She was born Oct. 25, 1921, to Frank and Bertha Falter, Sept. 3, 1960, at Argyle. LOCAL STUDENTS EARN HONORS (Mantle) Butler in Linn. Edmund served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to She was united in marriage to Andy Redden, Aug. 1954 when he was honorably discharged at Fort University of Missouri 24, 1940, by the Justice of the Peace in Belle. Bragg, N.C., at the rank of Corporal. He was assigned Ruby attended the Wildcat School in rural Linn as to Battery C 663d FA Battalion, attended the Auto Maintenance Service The following local students have been named to the 2018 Spring a child. She was a member of the Liberty Church of School, Fort Jackson, S.C. and was entitled to wear the National Defense Dean’s List at the University of Missouri: Kayla Dean Baumgartner and Christ and attended the Community of Christ in Belle. Service Medal. Edmund was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Taylor Paige Honse of Belle; Derek Thomas Kleffner of Brinktown; She was employed at the International Shoe factory in Belle for 25 years. Church and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2047, both in Argyle. Hayley Lynn Portell of Vichy; Annie Marie John and Seth Christo- She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Bertha; husband, During his working life, he had been employed by the Vic Wulff Charcoal pher John of Vienna; Christine Elizabeth Brunnert of Argyle; Merlin Andy; daughters, Bertha Ann Burch and Judith Elaine Gehlert; siblings, Kilns, the Rock Island Railroad Company and the McDonnell Douglas Wayne Phelps, Vincent Richard Phelps and Jordan Lee Wieberg of Billy Butler, Victor Butler and wife Delcie, Ervin Butler and wife Faye, Corporation, St. Louis, as well as being a lifelong farmer. Freeburg; Jacob McCoy Graessle of Meta; and Cody J. Huhn, Anna Voyd Butler and wife Opal, Donnie Butler and wife Helen, Pearl Prenger He was preceded in death by parents, Fritz and Catherine; brothers, Rose Massman and Andie Elizabeth Rehagen of Westphalia. and husband Ray and Shirley Stough; brother-in-law, Uel Green; and Mathias Wieberg, James Wieberg, Ildephonse Wieberg, Albert Joseph Logan Patricia Abbott of Westphalia graduated Magna Cum Laude sons-in-law, Raymond Burch and Gilbert Gieck. Wieberg and John Wieberg; sisters, Ermina Dickens, Rita Payne and from the University of Missouri this past spring. She is survived by children, James Redden and wife Pat, Audrey Veronica McCormick; and infant grandson, Anthony James Brunnert. Alora Michelle Bauer and Vincent Richard Phelps of Freeburg; Gieck and Ellen Henson, all of Belle, and Dale Banks and husband He is survived by wife, Bernadine, of the home; children, Marvin John Jacob McCoy Graessle of Meta; and Olivia Ann Deeken of Westphalia Larry of Springfield; son-in-law, Gordon “Pete” Gehlert; sister, Betty Wieberg and wife Barb of Koeltztown, Joyce Marie Brunnert and husband graduated from the University of Missouri this past spring. Jean Green of Belle; brother, Robert “Pete” Butler and wife Juanita of James, Philip Henry Wieberg and wife Mary Lynn, Norma Lee Agnes Vichy; brother-in-law, Lee Stough of Belle; and 13 grandchildren, 31 Schulte and husband Michael and Kevin Fred Wieberg and wife Jenny, great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. all of Argyle, and Brenda Catherine John and husband Chris of Vienna; Funeral services were held Saturday, July 21, at the Reorganized brother, Urban Wieberg and wife Frances of Argyle; sister, Helen Marie Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints, near Belle, with ministers Copeland of O’Fallon; and 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. HEARTLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY Shane Jarvis and Jim Jones officiating. Private family interment will A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 24, at St. Aloysius BELLE SCHEDULE be at a later date. Catholic Church, Argyle. Interment was in the St. Aloysius Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle. Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home,Vienna. July 26 2:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials July 28 11:00 a.m...... Story Time Call (573) 859-6285 for adult game days. MoDOT joins transportation stakeholders to fight human trafficking Children must be accompanied by adult. VIENNA SCHEDULE As a signatory to the Transportation Leaders MoDOT has provided education about human souri for human trafficking cases to be reported. Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) pledge, trafficking over the years and hopes this national In 2017, Missouri had the 16th highest num- July 25 3:00 p.m...... Sweet Stop Ice Cream Truck will stop at the library Missouri Department of Transportation (Mo- partnership will bring additional awareness to ber of human trafficking cases reported of all July 26 1:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials DOT) will voluntarily commit to educating the issue. 50 states and Washington, D.C., Meystrik said. 4:00 p.m...... Vienna Cancer Support Group employees and raising public awareness of “We may not think that human trafficking The board of directors of the Mid-America July 31 2:00 p.m...... Teen Book Club (high school) human trafficking issues impacting our state is happening around us, but the truth is, it’s Association of State Transportation Officials Aug. 1 3:00 p.m...... Sweet Stop Ice Cream Truck will stop at the library and nation. Employees will receive specialized happening in cities and small communities all (MAASTO) recently signed the pledge. MAAS- Aug. 2 10:00 a.m...... Teen Book Club (high school) training about the common indicators of human across America,” MoDOT Interim Motor Carrier TO includes Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, 1:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials trafficking and how to report potential cases. Services Director Steve Meystrik said. Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Ken- 4:00 p.m...... Cancer Support Group The Transportation Leaders Against Human Those involved in human trafficking are using tucky, and Kansas. Trafficking pledge is an initiative of the U.S. roadways, railways, waterways and skies. Kansas In addition, more than 200 organizations Department of Transportation that involves City, St. Louis, Branson, and locations along the throughout the transportation industry have taken transportation and travel industry stakeholders I-44 corridor including Rolla, Springfield and the pledge. The initiative also supports one of We invite you to attend services at the working jointly to combat human trafficking. Joplin are the most common locations in Mis- MoDOT’s core values of safety. Vienna Church of Christ 914 US Hwy. 63 North, Vienna, MO Service times are as follows: Sunday morning Bible study………. 9:30am MARIES COUNTY MENUS Sunday morning worship………….. 10:30am Sunday evening worship…………... 6:00pm Potatoes, Fast & Fancy Ham/Beans/Cornbread, Wilted Wednesday evening Bible study…... 7:00pm Vienna Senior Lettuce, Cake Vienna Senior Elders: Jim Parker 573-405-0008 Thursday, Aug. 2 and John Roberson 573-422-3520 Grilled Chicken Salad, Carrots, Center Lunch Baked Apples, Homemade Maca- ***Meals served Mon-Fri (except Center Events Minister: Zachary Hall 573-528-5139 holidays) for a suggested contri- roni Salad, BBQ Pork Riblet, bution of $4.00 for individuals age Thursday, July 26 We also offer a free Bible Correspondence Course. Garden Seasoned Cauliflower 210 Ball Park Rd. Vienna 60 plus. Meals sent out weekly for 10:30 a.m... Blood Pressure Check If interested please call 573-422-3520 or 573-528-5139, or write Phone (573) 422-3834 Friday, Aug. 3 those 60 and over who are home- 11:00 a.m...... Board Meeting us at Vienna Church of Christ, PO Box 156, Vienna, MO 65582 Cheddar Baked Chicken, Mashed bound. Guests under 60 required Monday, July 30 Find us online at: www.ViennaCoC.com Wednesday, July 25 Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges, to pay $6.50. 6:45 p.m...... BINGO and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ViennaCoC Taco Lasagna, Broccoli, Straw- berries/Bananas, Tuna/Pita Bread, Sliced Tomatoes, Poke Cake Vote… Thursday, July 26 Vic Beef/Broccoli, Oriental Blend, Pineapple Tidbits, Liver/Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Pie MARK STRATMAN Friday, July 27 for Maries County Catfish, Roasted Sweet Potato, Watermelon Salad, Ham Salad Presiding Commissioner Sandwich, BLT Macaroni Salad, Strawberry Fluff BUSCHMANN I am Victor Stratman, a Republican candidate for Presiding Commissioner of Monday, July 30 Chicken Parmesan/Spaghetti, Maries County. Lima Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Maries County Circuit No matter whether you are a home Sloppy Joes, Marinated Beet owner, business owner, farmer, or just starting Salad, Cookies Clerk and Recorder out on your own, together we are all tax Tuesday, July 31 payers. If you examine your county tax bill, Scrambled Eggs, Potato O’Brien, you will see that approximately 74% of what you pay supports our public schools. Another Baked Pineapple, Crispy Fish, 7.3% goes towards county expenses and 5.4% goes towards county roads. Your tax dollars also Biscuits/Gravy, Sausage/Toast, Your vote and support are support the library, ambulance, and fire districts, among others. We also support our community Fruit Juice, Coffee Cake very much appreciated. with the sales and fuel taxes that we pay on goods and services that we purchase locally. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Thanks!! You work hard for your money. As Presiding Commissioner, I promise to oversee the use of Hamburger Steak/Onions, Roast- your tax dollars to be sure they truly benefit the residents of Maries County. ed Mediterranean Blend, Peaches, Chicken Tenders, Corn Flaky Paid for by candidate, Mark Buschmann Paid for by committee to elect Victor Stratman, Beth Wulff, treasurer. MCA ■ WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 ■ PAGE 5

Read From the Start program has high turn out at Vienna locations

Heartland Library recently hosted the Read From the Start program at all of its four library locations and the programs were well received in their respective communities. Library Director Lisa Garro said the program at the Vienna Branch had 35 people attending and they all liked the program that encour- ages young readers. The Missouri Humanities Council is hosting this program that provides parents and daycare providers the know-how of storytell- ing. Those attending also took home several free books to add to their home library.

BCBA receives support from community in the amount of $1,400 Phelps County I-44 bridge repair project to move into third stage Belle Community Betterment Association (BCBA) members (front row, from left) Barbara Schaller, secretary; Eddie Arnold; Curtis Weller; Tammy Green; Vicki Nelson, treasurer; Burley Green; Jerry Dean Weller; (back row) Mark McClain, president; Gary Jeoffrey; Kevin Lansford; Frank Butler; The Interstate 44 bridge backups and traffic delays during Donna Stough; Johnny Stough; and Kevin Guffey show their excitement for a $1,400 donation the BCBA received from 70th Annual Belle improvement project in Phelps peak travel times, especially on Fair goers July 21 at the beer garden. The donation will go towards new welcome signs for the city of Belle. “People just came up and started offering (cash) because we are a new organization and they are trying to be supportive of us,” said Nelson. Burley and Tammy Green, Jerry County will move into its third Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Dean Weller, and Jonny and Donna Stough were the first three to come up with $100 in cash for a total of $300. They put the challenge out,” stage on Wednesday, July 25 As part of the project, the Nelson said. The signs are part of the associations community beautification project. This was BCBA’s first year manning the beer garden. All when bridge repair work begins westbound I-44 off-ramp bridge profits from the beer garden will be split fifty-fifty between the BCBA and the Belle Fair Association. The $1,400 donation to BCBA is not part on the eastbound I-44 bridge over to Route D (Jerome) remains of the shared profits with the fair board. Smith and Tater Hollow. closed for repair. Repairs on the After 7 p.m. on Wednesday, off-ramp bridge are scheduled to July 25, one eastbound lane of be completed and the off-ramp I-44 between mile markers 171 is scheduled to open sometime and 173 will be closed. The east- next week. Belle mayor objects to redistribution bound I-44 on-ramp from Route The bridge improvement proj- D (Jerome) will also be closed ect also includes evening asphalt during the work. One lane of resurfacing and guardrail work on of Recreational Trails Program grant I-44 and the eastbound on-ramp I-44 from mile marker 145 to mile from Route D will remain closed marker 177 in Laclede, Pulaski, BY ROXIE MURPHY and as recently as Jan. 9, 2018, by the Grants office advised us the request had been stopped until repairs are scheduled to be and Phelps Counties. Motorists REPUBLICAN STAFF WRITER Management Section Chief that the hard because changes to the project were being completed in September. can expect one-lane closures in [email protected] deadline for construction set by the Federal considered.” The eastbound bridge on I-44 only one direction on I-44 from Highway Administration (FHWA) is 2022.” The city continued to wait for approval and carries about 14,000 vehicles 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Mondays through BELLE — Belle’s mayor sent a letter Seaver went on to mention the construc- June 5, 2017, brought the opposite — a re- per day. The Missouri Depart- Thursdays until late September. July 17 to Missouri Department of Natural tion delays were exclusively due to actions quest by DNR to suspend efforts for one year ment of Transportation expects Resources (DNR) declining a request to with- taken by DNR; therefore the city respectfully because the project was being re-evaluated. draw the city’s previously awarded $72,328 requested an extension of the grant construc- “The city of Belle has already expended Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to tion deadline through 2022 — the maximum thousands of dollars and hundreds of man build a path on the former Rock Island railroad extension allowance on the grant. hours toward this project because we are Mending Mindy fundraiser to be from downtown to the city park. The city was awarded the grant in 2014 committed to building our trail as described Belle Mayor Josh Seaver sent the letter, for a crushed limestone trail alongside the in the amended RTP grant request,” Seaver held at Belle Community Center in collaboration with Missouri Rock Island Rock Island rails from downtown Belle to said. “It will be part of the larger Rock Island Trails Inc. (MORIT), on behalf of the city in the city park. Trail, made possible when MDNR accepts A fundraiser to help Mindy Jarvis with medical expenses is being response to a June 28 notice from DNR’s Re- “We gladly complied when asked to amend Ameren’s gift of the 144 mile corridor for planned for Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Belle Community Center. becca Rost, grants management section chief. the grant to build the trail on the rail bed preservation in the public domain.” Jarvis is in severe need of a kidney and community members have Rost’s letter stated the department’s intentions because DNR was pursing rail banking the Seaver went on to say the city understands come together to help her. Mindy went on the University of Missouri to “deobligate” the city’s grant funds and, whole 144 miles of the Rock Island corridor DNR is evaluating whether to accept the in Columbia transplant list in February 2014, and she has been on added, “given the fact that no Interim Trail as a recreational trail,” Seaver said. corridor. the transplant list at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis for three years and Use Agreement has been signed, the (Missouri The amended grant scope was approved “However, whether in partnership with has never been called as a primary recipient of a kidney. Due to ad- Trail Advisory Board) recommended that the in October 2016. In December 2016, the city MDNR or another trail manager, the city of ditional health issues, she will soon be traveling to the Mayo Clinic city withdraw its application.” sought approval to begin construction, but Belle would like to quickly build our seg- in Rochester, Minnesota. Seaver’s letter, sent directly to Missouri first needed approval of the FHWA NEPA ment of the trail using the approved RTP If you would like to donate towards this event, please call Paula State Parks Director Ben Ellis, said city review, submitted via DNR. grant,”Seaver concluded. “We respectfully 573-578-7759 or Renee at 573-368-1881. There will be an auction officials were surprised by the request to “There was no response for several request extension of RTP Project 2014-07 and possible silent auction so items are needed for that. A BBQ is withdraw the grant application, “as we have months, so we asked the office of U.S. Sen. from the December 2018 deadline to the planned and Kottwitz said they will need funds to purchase supplies as been assured more than once by DNR officials Roy Blunt to investigate,” Seaver said. “His previously assured 2022.” well. You can read Mindy’s story on Facebook at “Mending Mindy.”

Join us for an exciting adventure! MRPC to recognize four Belle residents at dinner VBS 2018 at Bland Christian ST. JAMES — Each year John Kamler; tion will be held prior to the dinner the highest honor given by MRPC Church MRPC honors residents of the • Shelby Uffmann of Owens- beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner for volunteers and community Meramec Region who give to ville, nominated by Owensville will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a service, will also be announced Monday, their communities by volunteer- Mayor John Kamler; program and awards presentation at the annual dinner. The award ing their time, talents and sup- • Chuck Hartbauer of Hermann, following. recipient is kept secret until the July 30 thru port. This year, 13 awards will be nominated by Gasconade County The Eugene E. Northern award, dinner. presented at MRPC’s 2018 annual Presiding Commissioner Larry Thursday, dinner Oct. 25 at the Hermann Hill Miskel and Hermann City Ad- August 2 Wedding and Convention Center. ministrator Mark Wallace; pm Individuals being recognized • Gerald “Jerry” W. West (post- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ • 6:30–8:45 by MRPC for contributions to humously) of Potosi, nominated I am endorsing Closing Program their communities are: by MRPC board member Janey Friday, August 3 Fun for kids ages 4 years • Tim and Anna Long of Belle, Radford; through 9th grade @7:00pm nominated by Maries County • Lucy Brenner of Morrison, CARRIE GERISCHER Meals Presiding Commissioner Ray nominated by MRPC board for Maries County Prosecuting Attorney Provided www.BlandChristianChurch.com Schwartze; member Jan Haviland; 710 W. Hwy 28 • Bland, MO • 573-646-3245 • Kathy Speichinger of Belle, • Sean Hackmann of Chamois, GOOD LAWYER GOOD PERSON nominated by MRPC board mem- nominated by Chamois Mayor ★ ber Steve Vogt; Elise Brochu; She lives in Maries County—has lived in Vichy for 10 • Max Thierry of Belle, nomi- • Michael Dunbar of Waynes- years. She was born and raised in Crocker, Missouri, Maries County R-II Schools nated by Maries County Presiding ville, nominated by St. Robert and practiced criminal and family law for 15 years Commissioner Ray Schwartze; Mayor George Lauritson and • Payden Woodruff of Belle, Waynesville Mayor Luge Hard- in Rolla. Carrie is married with 2 children, one WILL OPEN nominated by MRPC board mem- man. currently attending Visitation Parish School. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018 ber Steve Vogt; The public is invited to attend • Denise Seevers of Dixon, the event in Hermann. Tickets ~ Terry Daley Schwartze, Maries County Prosecuting Attorney Tuesday, August 7, 2018 nominated by Waynesville Mayor for the event will cost $25. For 8am–4pm | Elementary Enrollment/New Students | Elementary Cafeteria Luge Hardman; reservations, contact MRPC at 8am–4pm | Middle School Enrollment/New Students | Middle School Cafeteria • Ruth Rebmann of Owensville, 573-265-2993. The deadline for 5pm–7pm | High School Enrollment/New Students | High School Library nominated by Owensville Mayor reservations is Oct. 12. A recep- Maries Co. R-2 School District Open House ~ Thursday August 16, 2018 Preschool / Kindergarten 5:00pm–6:00pm Elementary Cafeteria 1st / 2nd grade 6:00pm–6:30pm Kids 3rd / 4th grade 6:30pm–7:00pm Birmingham • from page 1 Middle School 4:30pm–6:00pm Middle School Cafeteria High School 5:00pm–7:00pm High School Library Other than a couple of minor in it better than carrying around a Club possession incidents (MIP), Sher- cooler. 2018–2019 Breakfast & Lunch Prices iff Heitman said the first night of LUNCH Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly the Belle Fair was without incident K–4 Free for law enforcement. He said how Will be CLOSED 5–12 $ 2.00 $ 8.00 $33.00 $288.00 his officers handle MIPs depends Adults $ 2.55 $10.30 $42.08 $367.20 on the age of the minor and the at- Monday, August 6, 2018 thru Reduced $ 1.60 $ 5.40 $58.80 titude. About 75 percent of the time (upon approval) the officers contact the minor’s Monday, August 20, 2018 BREAKFAST Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly parents unless they express a lot STORAGE K–4 Free of attitude or are repeat offenders. 5–12 $ 1.20 $ 4.80 $19.80 $172.80 The beer garden appeared to Belle & Bland We will Re-Open Adult $ 1.50 be operating smoothly and doing Donna Stough, Mgr. Reduced $ .30 $ 1.20 $ 4.80 $ 44.10 a brisk business, the sheriff com- Tuesday, August 21 @ 6:00pm (upon approval) mented. People said they liked 573-578-3947 www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 ■ PAGE 6

Fun at the 70th Belle Fair

The Belle Fair kicked off on Wednesday with the Parade (above). After the Fair Queen contest the little dancers (left) and Belle Dance Team took to the main stage. Large crowds gathered Thursday night for the Greased Pig contest. Bicycle winners from the parade were; first place Beau Harvey, second place Dayton Harvey and third place Landon Finn. Ashley Tegart won the Queen candidate float category. In the business trucks category, The Maries County Bank claimed the first place trophy, White Motor Company placed second and Art Cakes took third place. Dave Grubbs took home the first place trophy for classic cars with Diane James taking second. Belle FFA placed first in the organization floats with Celebrate Recovery taking second and Belle/Bland Soccer Club claiming third. Big Iron placed first, Doodle Bugs Day Care placed second and Mid- America Bank placed third in the business floats.

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MARIES COUNTY ADVOCATE News Briefs Candidates prepare for primary election Buschmann LOAVES & FISHES Food Pantry in Vienna during the proud of month of August is request- ing local donations of 12 to changes in 15 ounce containers of dish detergent. Donations can be circuit clerk, dropped off at local churches. recorders Volunteers are needed on the day of food distribution and office on packing day the Tuesday before food distribution. The There are two candidates food panty distributes food on VERNON “SONNY” NANCY J. RAGAN DAVID HUTCHISON VICTOR STRATMAN MARK BUSHMANN running on the Democratic bal- the first Wednesday and second HELTON lot for Maries County Circuit Thursday of each month. Clerk and Recorder—incum- bent Mark Buschmann and THE HISTORICAL SO- Republican candidates say keep an eye on county spending challenger Micky Jones. Both CIETY of Maries County is Two Vienna men are vying for the Republican County and all of our children and grandchildren Maries County operates efficiently today, while men are Vienna natives and con- having another open house for nomination for Maries County Presiding Com- are active in their communities. planning for the future. Making sure our county tinue to live in the community. those who would like to see missioner to be decided by voters choosing that 2) WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU employees have adequate tools to do their jobs There are no candidates for this what’s inside of the five mu- ballot at the August 7 Primary Election. HAVE THAT YOU THINK ARE IMPOR- is extremely important, as is maintaining our office on the Republican ballot seum buildings at the Museum The winner in the August election will face TANT FOR THIS POSITION? infrastructure. Our roads are a big factor in so the candidate the wins the Complex in Vienna. The open the Democratic winner in November on the David Hutchison—I have been in manage- retaining and attracting new businesses to the Democratic nomination also house will be on Sunday, July General Election ballot. The Maries County Ad- ment all of my life and I know I can do a good area and our county needs to continue to stay wins the county office. 29, from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is vocate asked the candidates—David Hutchison job for Maries County. involved with the regional planning committees The Maries County Advo- welcome to attend and a dona- and Victor Stratman—to tell the voters about Victor Stratman—I have been a full time to be sure we don’t miss any opportunities. cate asked both candidates to tion of $3 is encouraged. themselves and their goals if they are elected. farmer on my family’s Century Farm since 1977 4) WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT tell about themselves. Jones Their answers follow: and also operate a livestock feed and supplement MARIES COUNTY, AND, WHAT WOULD did not respond. Buschmann’s VACATION BIBLE 1) TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. business. Over the years I have served on the YOU LIKE TO CHANGE? response follows. SCHOOL (VBS) will be David Hutchison—I have been married to Maries County University of Missouri Extension David Hutchison—Lower the taxes and get My name is Mark Bus- held July 30 through Aug. 2, my wife, Monita, for 53 years. We have two Board, Visitation Inter-Parish and School Boards, more good paying jobs for the county and put chmann. I have lived in Maries from 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. at Bland children, Terry Hutchison who lives in Gerald and the USDA Farm Service Agency board for people on a more equal footing. County my whole life. It is a Christian Church. VBS is open and Heather Keith and her husband, Mike, with Maries, Osage, and Gasconade counties. My Victor Stratman—Our people are our most great place to work, live and to youth ages four through ninth our one grandson, Nathan Keith, of Union. experience in managing expenses and priori- valuable asset. Maries County has good, hard- raise a family. There are so grade. There will be a closing I was in the United States Navy. I worked in tizing needs will benefit the county’s residents working people and I would appreciate the chance many nice people here who program, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. For management at the Chrysler Corporation for 29 by making sure our tax dollars are used wisely. to represent them. Another strength of our county are always willing to help their more information contact Mi- years and retired from there. Not liking retire- 3) WHAT ISSUES DO YOU SEE AS BE- is the access we have to groups such as MRPC, neighbor. My wife Stephanie chelle Miller at (573) 619-5477. ment, I started working for the Maries County ING IMPORTANT FOR THE OFFICE YOU USDA, and MU Extension office. These are and I have raised our two chil- Sheriff’s Office and have been there for 15 years. ARE RUNNING FOR? resources that we need to continue to support dren, Haley and Dylan, on our ASPHALT PAVING con- Victor Stratman—I am a life long resident David Hutchison—I support more respon- for the benefit of our county and our citizens. I small Century Farm outside of tinues to take place on Route 42 of Maries County. I attended Visitation Catholic sible spending, an open door policy, and more believe that one of our weaknesses at this time is Vienna, near the Maries River. between Route 63 and Route 17 School, Maries R-1, and Linn Technical College. transparency. the condition of our state maintained roads and if For the last 11 years, I have in Miller County. One lane will My wife Joan and I have five children who are Victor Stratman —We are a small rural elected I will continue to work with the transporta- worked for the people of our be open and crews will flag traf- all married with families of their own. Three of county and finances need to be watched closely. tion committees and other organizations on behalf county as the Maries County fic through the area. This project our children and their families reside in Maries I am fiscally conservative and want to be sure of the citizens and businesses of Maries County. Circuit Clerk and Recorder, is scheduled for completion in and have enjoyed serving in November. that office. There have been Democratic candidates see the positives in the county, citizens many changes during my time SCOUR REPAIR contin- in office. We have computerized ues on Route 42 over the Gas- Two Vienna area residents have in Portsmouth, Virginia, and Fleet FOR THE OFFICE YOU ARE After living and traveling pretty a large volume of the Recorders conade River, east of County put their names on the Democratic Logistics Squadron 24 (VR-24) RUNNING FOR? much around the world, I returned to records, with all records from Road 335. Minimal traffic ballot for Maries County Presiding NAS Sigonella, Sicily, with many Vernon “Sonny” Helton—Par- Maries County. I returned because it 1999 to present-day now being interruptions are expected. This Commissioner. Voters who choose deployments to various locations ticipating in community growth op- is a great place to live and the rivers available on computer. We project is scheduled for comple- a Democratic ballot at the August in the Middle East during Desert portunities and researching/funding and creeks provide wonderful recre- also have been trained on tion in August. 7 Primary Election will choose Storm. I was honorably discharged grants for this growth I feel are im- ational opportunities, and the people and implemented the State’s between Vernon “Sonny” Helton in 1991 after serving 12 years and portant issues for the County Com- are friendly and helpful. I believe it Show-Me-Courts system for CHIP SEALING continues and Nancy J. Ragan. The winner achieving the rank of first class missioner position. The success is possible to bring Maries County Maries County. I feel it is very on Route 28 between Route of the Primary Election will then petty officer (E-6). Two weeks later for this is to network with citizens, a little closer to the 21st Century important that the records in our 63 and Interstate 44 in Pulaski move on to the General Election I was hired by Dyn-Corp at Sima participate with Meramec Regional without losing all that is so very office are kept up-to-date, and County. One lane will be open and meet a Republican challenger Portsmouth, Virginia. Our team Planning Commission (MRPC), unique and desirable—donkeys are accurate. This all takes a and crews will flag traffic in November. did complete rework/overhaul of and develop Maries County through braying, roosters crowing, cows lot of time and hard work , and through the area. Motorists The Maries County Advocate aviation support equipment. Three multiple resources. I am prepared to mooing, the whippoorwills singing I am very proud of my staff’s should expect to encounter asked the candidates to tell the years later I was promoted to Lead meet this need through networking us to sleep and songbirds waking us dedication in working with me loose gravel on the road surface voters about themselves and their position and sent to NAS Norfolk, and seeking out opportunities. up. Good place. every day to make this happen. for several days after the seal reasons for running for the county Virginia to start another rework Nancy J. Ragan—Maries Coun- coat is complete. commission’s leadership position. It facility there. It was challenging and ty is fairly unique in that popula- is a four-year term. Their responses interesting work, but I really missed tion has remained very close to PAVEMENT PATCHING follow: the great outdoors. In 1997 I moved the same as it was 100 years ago. continues through Thursday, 1) TELL US ABOUT YOUR- back to Missouri and worked as a The economy here is mostly kept Aug. 2, on Route BB between SELF. mechanic at Quaker Oats in Colum- alive by earnings made in other Septic Tank Pumping & Disposal Route 133 and Route 42 in Vernon “Sonny” Helton—I am bia, MO until 2016. In 2007 I bought places, either by traveling 60 plus COMMERCIAL — RESIDENTIAL — FARM Portable Toilet Rental • Aerator Unit Replacement • Risers & Lids STATE Miller County. One lane will be a business owner (full and part-time a small farm ( my grandmother’s) miles round trip daily or retirement • Lagoons • Drain Cleaning • Effluent Filters • Grease Traps CERTIFIED open and crews will flag traffic for 34 years), HVAC and related and soon discovered I really liked income. Most people who farm through the area. certifications, bus driver (27 years), cows! I had always enjoyed horse- either have another job or a spouse FREE SEptic tank additivE ($45 vaLUE) at time of pumping with this ad and currently employed at Maries back riding, camping, fishing and who works away from home. Very DOUGLAS BAYS, 58, R-1 as Maintenance Supervisor hunting growing up, and today I just few families live and work within Toll Free: Dixon, was injured when his (24 years). love waking up, walking outside the county. Most of our youth go 1-888-892-8587 eastbound 2007 Ford Ranger I have served Maries County and seeing cows, horses, mule, and elsewhere, out of necessity, to earn SERVING CENTRAL MISSOURI fOR OVER 21 yEARS! hydroplaned and traveled off the as an active volunteer and earned of course, my dog. a living. right side of the roadway, strik- the MRPC Community Volunteer 2) WHAT QUALIFICA- 4) WHAT DO YOU LIKE ing a fence and tree before com- Contribution Award for Maries TIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT BEST ABOUT MARIES COUN- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ing to a rest in a ditch. He was County in 2013. This award is for YOU THINK ARE IMPOR- TY, AND, WHAT WOULD YOU wearing a safety device. Bays recognition of volunteer services for TANT FOR THIS POSITION? LIKE TO CHANGE? August 7 Primary Election was transported to PCRMC by the county. I am a member of the Vernon “Sonny” Helton—My Vernon “Sonny” Helton— Dixon Ambulance. His vehicle Vienna United Methodist Church qualifications for this position are Maries County is a rural commu- received moderate damage. and served on multiple committees; honesty, people skills, networking nity that binds together. Whether it Elect Carrie member of the Maries County Dem- skills, business skills, and a friendly is working towards a goal or help- JOHN RICE, 34, Dixon, ocratic Committee and served as an nature. Holding a full-time position ing neighbors or friends in need, the was arrested Saturday night in officer; and past Maries County Fair along with managing my self- best is seen from the community. Gerischer Maries County, according to the President and board member for 16 employed part-time business has Changes to encourage would be Missouri State Highway Patrol, years; and past member of other honed by business skills. Along with maintenance of current assets and MARIES COUNTY for boating while intoxicated local organizations. my outgoing personality, general development of new assets. and for operating a vessel with Nancy J. Ragan—I was raised interest in people, pride of Maries Nancy J. Ragan—It would be PROSECUTOR no navigation lights. He was on a farm on Spring Creek near the County and its residents, I will use nice if there were more job opportu- held in the Maries County Jail Gasconade River, the only daughter these qualifications to become a full nities here in Maries County. When ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ and later released. of five children. My father was a time Presiding Commissioner with people earn more, they spend more, farmer/mechanic and my mother all these skills. and they usually shop where they I am a mother of two and have lived in Vichy for nine years. CORRECTION: In the was a homemaker/cook in local Nancy J. Ragan—I have been work and live. Working people earn I am originally from Crocker and my parents still live there. I went to July 18 edition of the Maries restaurants. I enjoyed growing up in leadership positions most of my more than retirees. More money school at Mizzou for both undergraduate and law school. I have run County Advocate Herman here, but did not fully appreciate it working life and have experience spent in Maries County improves a successful private law practice for eight years and have offices in Hendrix’s photo listed him as until after I left shortly after graduat- working with all kinds of people the overall economy and increases Vienna and Rolla and my children attend school in Vienna. Henry Hendrix. The Advocate ing high school. from many different backgrounds. I the tax base, which would give the regrets this error. I enlisted in the United States have had to negotiate with vendors county more income to spend on ★ 15 Years experience Navy in 1978 as Airman Recruit and contractors both in my military improvements and maintenance ABSENTEE BALLOT- and went to boot camp in Orlando, and civilian assignments. A person of existing infrastructure. There ★ 13 Years experience as a criminal ING for the August 7 Primary Florida and was stationed at NAS tasked with providing service or are buildings sitting empty right Election currently is in progress Norfolk, Virginia for my first as- maintenance must be capable of now that could be future jobs for defense attorney at the Maries County Clerk Of- signment. I received orders to Naval adherence to a budget and possess someone. Housing seems to be in ★ fice in the courthouse in Vienna. Air Training Center in Millington, the flexibility to make adjustments short supply right now. We actu- Successful law practice for 8 years Absentee voting can be done Tennessee where I completed basic when circumstances arise. The abil- ally have people driving in to work with offices in Vienna and Rolla up to 5 p.m. on the day before electricity/electronics and Aviation ity to ask the correct questions and at Quaker Windows from other election day. Contact the county Support Equipment Electrician “A” research the answers is essential for counties. Some would live and ★ 40 Hours of pro bono work for clerk’s office (573-422-3388 School. Then I was ordered to vari- any leadership position. spend their earning here if they domestic violence victims extension 111 or 110) with ous locations including NAS Key 3) WHAT ISSUES DO YOU could find affordable housing in questions or to request a ballot. West, Florida, Rota, Spain, SIMA SEE AS BEING IMPORTANT Maries County. Paid for by Committee to elect Carrie Gerischer Maries County Prosecutor. Mark James treasurer. www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 ■ PAGE 8

Cancer Support Group learns Five local students attend CYCLE program about Centering Prayer, hears Levi Messersmith of Dixon, a personal cancer story Grace Kloeppel of Westphalia, Mikela Bland of Vienna, Mckensie BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER sary, too. She said, “Let’s do it and Peneston of Henley and Benjamin ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER just get it done.” The surgery, a Schwaller of Eldon, were among [email protected] lumpectomy, went well and her the 105 high school students from lymph nodes were clear. She did across Missouri who participated VIENNA — At a recent Can- not have chemo therapy, but had a in the Missouri Electric Coopera- cer Support Group meeting at the fast radiation course. Her daugh- tive CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Vienna Library, Carol Steinman ter was pregnant and she wanted Conference and Leadership Expe- was present and offered some to get the radiation course finished rience) program. The conference basic instruction on the method before the baby was born. Her was held July 18-20, 2018, in Jef- of Centering Prayer to help people daughter-in-law was pregnant ferson City. They were sponsored deal better with the trials in their also and she was a cheerleader by Three Rivers Electric Coopera- lives. for Kathy who was so happy tive, Linn. The Cancer Support Group about their pregnancies. “I had Each year in July, an action- meets every Thursday from 4 to something to look forward to,” filled three days provides high 5 p.m. at the library and every- Kathy said. Her radiation course school students opportunities to electric cooperatives, the group was and friends speak to youth around the country. one is welcome to attend and to ended in April. Kathy worked at learn first-hand what it is like to be divided up into teams that competed the world about Rachel’s legacy The program is open to high participate. her job at Quaker during the treat- involved in politics, the cooperative in various events like the “build za of being a positive role model to school sophomores. Applications Carol gave guidelines on how ment. Her daughter had her baby form of business and being a leader. cooperative” game. Another high- everyone she met in life. will be available in October of this to use Centering Prayer to help in April and her daughter-in-law The program included nationally light was hearing from the Rachel’s The CYCLE program is in its year. For more information about with turmoil in a person’s life. She had her baby in June. known speakers and a day at the Challenge Organization. Rachel 15th year and is a recipient of the the program, contact Lorie Kiso said she chooses to let God into Kathy said she had trouble Missouri State Capitol learning how Scott was the first student killed in National Community Youth Service at [email protected]. her life and to let him do his work. with two of the drugs she was a bill goes through the process to the Columbine High School tragedy award for the top youth program Centering Prayer is a receptive taking but is doing okay with the become a law. To learn more about on April 20, 1999. Today, her family among all electric cooperatives in method of silent prayer in prepa- drug she’s on now. She goes back ration of contemplative prayer in to the doctor every three months. which a person experiences God’s “Here I am!” presence within them. Mary Wansing shared her It starts with choosing a sacred story. Mary is also a registered word as the symbol of your inten- nurse. She was diagnosed with tion to consent to God’s presence breast cancer in 2014, colon and action. Sit comfortably with cancer in 2015, and in 2018 eyes closed, settle briefly and she was diagnosed with bladder silently introduce the sacred cancer. Her surgery is scheduled word. When engaged with your for July 30, 2018. She said in all thoughts, return gently to the three cases, her cancer was caught sacred word. At the end of the early. She stressed that people prayer period, about 20 minutes, should know their bodies and do remain in silence with eyes closed what they have to do. Go to the for a couple of minutes. doctor, have regular screenings, Steinman said it is consenting and keep up with your colonos- to God’s will in your life; there copies, especially women who is nothing magic about it and it have had breast cancer. does not take away a person’s Kathy agreed with Mary trials. But, it lets a person be able because her breast cancer lump to let go and allow God and his was so small two doctors did not purpose be in their lives. catch it but the mammogram did. Mary Wansing is one of the Wansing told Kathy she looks Cancer Support Group’s original very good. members. She said people at Lisa talked about her 30-day The former ABC Store gets a new roof the meetings practice sitting in radiation stint and she worked at silence and prayer at the end of her job while getting the treat- The building that housed the former ABC Store received trusses Monday afternoon in preparation of a new roof. Owner Dave Carver the meeting. ment, which made her so tired. with Carver Construction in Belle purchased the building from Terry Abel last fall following the June 2017 fire. PHOTO BY ROXIE MURPHY Kathy was a visitor and new She slept a lot and whenever member of the group who was she could. invited to attend by Judy Akridge. Mary said she had chemo Kathy told her story to those pres- therapy and she did not do well ent. She was home by herself and with it. “I’m ready for it to stop,” there was a message on her phone Mary told the group. “I feel good Safermo.com launches to call her doctor. She thought it and never had a symptom ever. was unusual because her doctor It’s a silent disease.” She said Proposition D website had never called her before. She when it hurts, its already moving called back and the doctor told through you. her, “You have cancer.” It was Kathy said she hates those The SaferMO.com commit- annually for four years, resulting in her left breast and had been cancer drug commercials that tee launched a website – www. in an overall 10-cent increase in caught by a mammogram. Sup- show the lady with cancer being SaferMO.com – to help Mis- 2022 (revenues from the phase-in port Group member, Lisa, asked so happy. sourians learn about Proposition start coming in next year). The her if her brain went blank after Someone said the medicine D (Prop D), the statutory ballot new funding will allow money she heard those words and Kathy and the chemo ruins teeth. measure for funding safe roads now used by the Highway Patrol said she knows what Lisa is talk- Kathy said most of her symp- and bridges. for road safety and enforcement ing about. toms have gone away but she “SaferMO.com wants to make to be spent on construction and She was ill in the fall with the can’t shake the hot flashes and it as convenient as possible for maintaining safe highways and flu and did a bit of doctoring. She they have gotten worse. She is on Missourians to learn more about bridges. Every 2.5-cent increase did not know what she was going layoff from her job now because Prop D. The new website will be in the motor fuels tax will cost to do about the cancer. Fortu- she could not stand the heat. She a handy resource for information the average driver an estimated nately, her sister went with her and told of her plans to retire and at a click about the critical needs, $2.04 per month. she knew about cancer treatment everyone present expressed their costs and solutions for safer roads Our current 17 cents per gallon because of her husband. Her sister happiness for her. and bridges in Missouri,” said fuel tax is the fourth lowest in the was a good support person for her Mary said it is so important Colonel Ron Replogle, Honor- country - Missouri ranks 47th in and she helped her a lot. for people to do their cancer ary Chairman of SaferMO.com the nation, and 46th in the nation Belle Book & Candle to host Stolz The doctor treating her for screenings. and retired Superintendent of the in revenue per mile of highway. the breast cancer asked her if she The meeting was ended with Missouri State Highway Patrol. Most states with lower fuel taxes Author Dr. Nolan Stolz will have a signing for his book “Experiencing could have surgery on February Steinman leading a Centering SaferMO.com is also launching – Oklahoma is an example - make Black Sabbath: A Listener’s Companion” at Belle Book & Candle, 14. Kathy said it was not only Prayer. a Facebook page at www.face- extensive use of toll roads, which Saturday, July 28, at 6 p.m. Stolz wrote the book in Belle over the Valentine’s Day but her anniver- book.com/SaferMOcom/ and Missouri does not allow. past three summers while in residence at Osage Arts Community. Twitter @SaferMOcom accounts In passing House Bill 1460 Since it’s publication in November 2017, the book has received to promote Prop D. and sending it to the statewide excellent reviews, even Ozzy Osbourne himself reviewed it calling it “impressive” and “well researched.” The evening will begin with Prop D appears on Missouri’s ballot, Missouri lawmakers are a brief presentation about Black Sabbath’s music, followed by a Nov. 6 general election ballot. It giving voters the final say about question and answer session and then a book signing. The evening was referred to state voters by the providing new funding for safer will conclude with open mic poetry and the public is invited to Legislature. Prop D phases in a roads and bridges in our state. share their poetry, music or other talents. 2.5 cents annual motor fuels tax increase over four years. When fully implemented, Prop D is estimated to bring in $412 million annually in new Now Welcoming money for safe road and bridge AugustAugust 1-4,1-4, 20182018 projects statewide. That includes New Smiles! $288 million in new annual state- Choose us for quality comprehensive level funding for safer highways and bridges, plus about $124 dental care with a gentle touch! million annually divided evenly between counties and cities for We offer sedation dentistry for local projects. your comfort and peace of mind. Prop D improves safety of 12860 Highway 63 South, Rolla, MO highways and bridges by provid- • Insurance Welcome LIVESTOCK • PAGEANTS • MUSIC • KIDS GAMES ing funding for construction and • Financing Available maintenance - and it improves CARNIVAL RIDES • DEMOLITION DERBY & MUCH MORE! safety on highways and bridges www.phelpscountyfair.com by separating and stabilizing funding for the Missouri State Highway Patrol to protect and Belle Dental Clinic respond to motorists and their families. Prop D is a statutory change Rodger Janes DDS allowing a 2.5-cents-per-gallon tax increase on gas and diesel 203 W. Third Street • Belle MO 65013 •573-859-6901 www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 ■ PAGE 9

PHOTOS BY DENNIS WARDEN AND JACOB WARDEN THE FIGURE eight and compact Derby (above) was held Friday evening. Crowds waved for candy (above) dur- ing the parade. Belle FFA members (left) wave at the camera during the parade. Find more photos from the Belle Fair in future editions of the Maries County Advocate and online at https://warden- publishing.pixieset. com.

I would like to thank the Pepsi Cola Bottling Belle Fair Board for selecting a HUGE me as the Grand Marshal of to for purchasing my Market Hog the 2018 Belle Fair Parade. at the 2018 Belle Fair. A big thanks also to Wade and Brady Hicks for getting American Realty me a car to use. It was an honor to be chosen. I enjoyed ~ Erica Smith Dalton Jones, Hawkeye 4-H seeing everyone along the parade route. ~ Bill Miller for purchasing my MARKET HOG at the Strunk 2018 Belle Fair. Contracting Mea Jones ~ Hawkeye 4-H ThankOur thanks to allYou! who voted to make Violet Jones your …for buying my 2018 Belle Fair Miss Toddler! Thank you to Kaci Jones Country and Tommi Campbell for Thank You… organizing the event and Cured Ham donating their time. Thank you to The Butcher Shop to all the sponsors who donated at the 2018 in Freeburg, Missouri goods and services. Violet Belle Fair. immensely enjoyed performing her duties and being a princess! Ty Honse ~ High Gate 4-H (Photo credit: Beloved Photography by Sara Louise McDaniel) ThankThank YouYou THANK YOU Mid America Bank Logan

For purchasing my Honse Country for purchasing my Cured Ham Cured Ham at the for buying my MARKET STEER at the 2018 2018 Belle Fair. at the 2018 Belle Fair. Belle Fair. Ethan Butler ~ Belle FFA Dru Honse ~ High Gate 4-H Natalie Koch ~ Belle FFA www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 ■ PAGE 10

THE BELLE 4-H chapters and Belle FFA hosted lamb, goat and hog shows on Thursday during the Belle Fair. Watch for more info and photos from the Belle Fair cattle shows in future editions of the Maries County Advocate. PHOTOS BY JACOB WARDEN

Maries County Sheriff, Belle Police and Osage County Sheriff Departments held a water gun showdown Wednesday, July 18, at 4:30 p.m. at the Marshall’s Office in Belle at 106 West Third St. before the Belle Fair parade. PHOTOS BY JACOB WARDEN

Proud of the Past… Poised for the Future! BELLE FAIR 71 st LIVESTOCK SELLERS: Annual Show your appreciation with a PROFESSIONAL Wednesday thru Saturday, "Thank You" ad in the Maries County Advocate. July 25 thru July 28 2018 Fair Book Cover No extra charge for • Business Logos designed by Emma Nicks • Modern Artwork • or Photos in your ad.

The Oak Ridge Boys FRIDAY, JULY 27 Scotty McCreery Belle Fair Thank You Norm Ruebling Band SATURDAY, JULY 28 THURSDAY, JULY 26 Free Carnival Rides Ad prices start at just Gates Open Daily 9:00am; Food Stands 10:00am •Horseshoe Tournament Daily MMTTPA TRUCK/TRACTOR PULL Friday, July 27, $14.00 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 7:00pm • Opening Ceremony - 6:00pm, (main stage) Size Paid In Advance LITTLE Mr/Miss • Little Mr. & Miss Gasconade County Contest - & QUEEN CONTEST ages 4–5, 6:30pm (main stage) 4” x 2” ...... $14.00 Wednesday, July 25, 6:30pm • Queen Contest (following Little Mr. & Miss) • Rafter 7P Rodeo Productions Bull Riding – YOUTH LIVESTOCK SALE 7:30pm (lower field) 4” x 3” ...... $21.00 BULL RIDING Saturday, Wednesday, THURSDAY, JULY 26 July 28, 4” x 4” ...... $28.00 July 25, • Parade - 5:30pm 3:00pm 7:30pm • Steer Show - 7:00pm 4” x 5” ...... $35.00 • Demolition Derby - 8:00pm (lower field) ★ Norm Ruebling Band - 8:30pm (main stage) OTHER AD SIZES AVAILABLE FRIDAY, JULY 27 X-CALIBER MMTTPA TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL DEMOLITION • Pedal Tractor Pull - 6:00pm ages 3–10, Fax Your Ad To (573) 437-3033 DERBY sign up at 5:30pm (small pavilion north of Saturday, Or E-Mail Your Ad To: upper grandstand) July 28, Thursday, • MMTTPA Truck/Tractor Pull - 7pm (lower field) 7:00pm [email protected] July 26, ★ Band, 8:00pm, Beer Garden ★ 8:00pm Oak Ridge Boys - 8:30pm (main stage) ✄ • Local Farm Tractor Pull - 9:00pm (lower field) $5 OFF YOUR LIVESTOCK THANK YOU AD OF $28 OR MORE WITH THIS COUPON. PARKING & FREE SATURDAY, JULY 28 PRE-SEASON PASS: Only one coupon per ad • Cannot be combined TROLLEY SHUTTLE: • GTA Car Show (lower field) - 8:00am •Pre-Season 4-Day Pass $35.00 with any other promotion • Not applicable for on sale thru Tuesday, July 24 Retail Profit businesses • Coupon Expires 8/31/18 Trolleys will not run • 24th Annual BBQ Cookoff - 12:00 Noon $5 OFF during the parade • Kid’s Nickel Scramble (sheep barn) - 4:00pm Daily Admission: •Free Trolley Transportation • Youth Livestock Sale - 3:00pm •$10.00 Wednesday •$15.00 Thursday from Walmart parking lot • X-Caliber MMTTPA Truck & Tractor Pull - 7:00pm MARIES COUNTY In Belle: 1110 Hwy. 28 South • 573-859-3323 •$25.00 Friday •$35.00 Saturday & Maciejewski’s parking (lower field) In Vienna: 301 Hwy. 63 South • 573-422-6323 • Ages 5 & Under FREE! ★ Band, 8pm–Close, Beer Garden lot daily 4:00pm to Admission Price Includes Entry to In Owensville: 106 East Washington ★ Midnight•Handicap Parking Scotty McCreery - 8:30pm (main stage) All Entertainment & Carnival Rides 573-437-2323 or 573-619-9073 FOR MORE INFO. CALL 573-694-0746 OR VISIT www.GasconadeCountyFair.com MEMORIAL PARK • HIGHWAY 28, OWENSVILLE, MO Wednesday, July 25, 2018 • Page 11 Real Estate & Classifieds MARIES COUNTY Classified Ads: $8.00 for first 10 words, extra words 10¢ each. Reruns 50¢ less. Classified display ads $5.00 per col. inch Call: 573-859-3323 or 573-422-6323 FREE LINE ADS TO SUBSCRIBERS! Some exclusions apply; real estate listings, business and help wanted ads are not eligible. Call for details. FREE LINE ADS TO SUBSCRIBERS!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 0580 Business Property FOR RENT: 100 x 40, 4,000sq.ft. Do you have some spare time? 0070 No Hunting or Fishing building in Canaan. 2 Garage doors, 1 NOTICE: IF you would like to have bathroom, A/C, electric heat. $950. Want to get out of the house for a few your property listed in the No First and last months, plus $950. de- Hunting/No Trespassing sec- posit. Call (573)437-7833; ask for Ty- hours and make a little extra money? ler. tion of the Gasconade County Re- Immediate Opening for Relief Cook/ publican for as little as $60.00 per FOR RENT: 3000 sq. ft. commercial Driver for Vienna Senior Center year, call 437-2323 for details. building. Built to suit! $725. (636)299-7833. and surrounding Senior Centers. 0098 In Memoriam $9.00 Per hour ~ Monday thru Fridays IN LOVING MEMORY OF FOR RENT: Commercial building in 1 Year Experience in Cooking preferred. my Dear Father, Gerald. 2000 sq.ft. with 9 foot ceil- Edward Havelka ings, propane heat. Was auto parts Pick up application at the Vienna Senior Center 210 Ball Park Road, who passed away store, will recover floor to suite renter City Park Building, Vienna, MO. Deadline is 8-3-18. EOE July 27, 1983 with long term lease. $600 per month MARIES COUNTY R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT $1000 Deposit. Call Pat owner/broker For more information contact Fern Robertson at 573-422-3834. Time does destroy the calendars (573)259-2890. Also For Sale. NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT of all the years that can’t be replaced, The Maries R-1 School District will be selling the following but the wonderful and FOR SALE - ARTICLES two items by way of sealed bid. If interested in bidding on special memories of you Dear Father, make small 0660 Furniture Items either of the two items, please come by the high school to miracles that nothing can ever erase. view and inspect the items. Bids must be received before DISCOUNT FURNITURE MAT- There are many silent heartaches TRESSES: Twin - $99 & up. Full - Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:30pm. Bids can be dropped and many hidden tears, $129. & up. Queen - $139 & up. off at the school office or mailed to: Maries R-1 Schools PO But always the wonderful memories King - $300. & up.CANAAN PAWN Box 218 Vienna, MO 65582. of you, will last forever and ever & FURNITURE, 1490 Hwy. 28, OTR DRIVER BIDS MUST CONTAIN: Name of bidder; address; phone through out all the years. Bland, Mo. (573)437-7833. Opening for OTR Driver with 2-3 years experience number; and bid amount. Dearly loved and sadly missed by, 0700 Miscellaneous hauling oversized and flatbed loads preferred. ITEM 1: 10 ft x 14 ft Walk-in Freezer with 3 phase condensing Your Daughter DECORATIVE STONE SUPPLY, unit (condenser was replaced in February or March, 2018) . Home weekends with excellent benefit package. 0100 Miscellaneous LLC Red Mulch $18 1/2 yard, $34 Item 2: 8 ft x 12 ft Walk-in Cooler (self contained on skids); Class “A” CDL and able to pass CANAAN PAWN & FURNITURE: yard. Hardwood Mulch $10 1/2 220 single phase Cash loans, buy, sell & trade, “Any- yard. Black Trap Rock $45 1/2 yard. DOT physical and drug screen. To view items, please come by the Vienna High School thing of Value!” Open 7 days a week. Various other Decorative Rock. Apply Online at: (573)764-4593. Office. Winning bidder MUST move items by themselves and 1490 Hwy. 28 West. (573)437-7833. https://www.groupecanam.com/en items MUST be moved within 7 days of being notified of bidder Use Happy Jack flea powder to con- winning the item. SERVICES trol fire ants as well as fleas & ticks Apply in person at: on dogs & cats. MFA Agri Services. Canam Steel Corporation 0170 Services (573)437-2135. www.kennelvax.com. 2000 W. Main Street BMW Technician with 22 years of Use Skin Balm to stop scratching and dealership experience is now open promote healing on dogs & cats with- Washington, MO 63090 • NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS • and accepting new clients. Factory out steroids. MFA Agri Services EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled trained. Bland area. All makes, all (573)764-3912. www.kennelvax.com. for: models. Call Bryan at Creekside PARAPROFESSIONALS Automotive. (573)646-3152 or FOR SALE - REAL EST. Maries County R-2 School Distrtict is currently accepting (573)202-5740. applications for Paraprofessionals. PREGNANT? Need Help? Call Birth- 0750 Miscellaneous • Local News Applicant must have 60+ college hours and must be able right. (573)486-3550 or Gasconade County Near Pershing. • Regional News to clear a federal and state background check. 1-800-550-4900. Home near hunting & fishing. 2.7 Acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. JUST 0200 Miscellaneous • Editorials Benefits include: Health Ins., Life Ins., and Retirement. $45,900! Doris Schneider Real Application deadline is Friday, July 27, 2018. HOME IMPROVEMENT & Contrac- Estate. (573)486-5121. tors Guide available for 75¢ at • Opinions Applications can be requested at the Administration Office, Gasconade County Republican. Over AUTOS AND TRUCKS • Area Sports 503 W. 3rd Street, Belle, Missouri, between the hours of 90 contractors and businesses listed. (573)437-2323. 6:30am and 4:30pm, Tuesday through Friday, or complete the 0850 Miscellaneous Coverage application on the district website, www.mariesr2.org. WINDSHIELD CHIP repair & re- BOURBON RV CENTER: Over 200 • School News The Maries County R-2 School District is an equal opportunity employer, and placements. JOHN SCEGO AUTO units. www.bourbonrv.com. does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed or sex. BODY, 437-2240. (636)667-9476. Over 40 years. • Club News EMPLOYMENT FOR SALE: 2006 Harley Davidson Road King Custom. 32,XXX miles. • Classified Ads 0260 Business Opportunity $6500. Firm. Call (573)646-3269 or • Yard Sales LE-VEL is the fastest growing health (573)646-3217. and wellness company in the United FOR SALE: 2010 Excel Camo 16 ft. States. Contact Christine (636) Mercury. 4 stroke, 60/40 pump, motor 234-8462 to find out why. guide wireless trolling motor with SUBSCRIPTION FORM General Production Maintenance foot and hand held controls and many ✄Clip and mail today to: Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair variety of machines WANTED TO BUY extras. $8500. Firm. (573)646-3269 or (573)646-3217. MARIES COUNTY and mechanical equipment. Routine preventive maintenance. 0410 Real Estate Preferred Qualifications: WANTED TO BUY: Paying cash for First Impressions are important! • 6–24 Months maintenance experience in used mobile homes. Any size, any Call 573-437-2323 and let us manufacturing environment condition and must be able to be design a Business Card that moved. (636)584-3163. 106 E. Washington • P.O. Box 540 • Owensville, MO 65066 • Ability to read/work with blueprints, circuit diagrams, reflects your business! ❏ ❏ ❏ schematics and mechanical drawings WANTED TO RENT In County In Missouri Elsewhere in USA • Good troubleshooting and repair skills $35.00 per year $40.00 per year $45.00 per year 0454 Publisher’s Notice • Ability to read and write adequately Name ______• Good agility, dexterity, and color vision PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real Contact Warden estate advertised herein is subject to Address ______Evening/Night Shift, may vary to suit requirements of shop and jobs the Federal Fair Housing Act, which Publishing to be completed. Must be able to work daily/weekend overtime. makes it illegal to advertise any pref- City ______State ______erence, limitation, or discrimination at 573-437-2323 CANAM OFFERS AN EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE because of race, color, religion, sex, Zip Code ______Phone______Apply in person or by website: handicap, familial status, or nation • Letterhead https://www.groupecanam.com/en origin, or intention to make any such ❏ ❏ ❏ preference, limitation, or discrimina- • Envelopes New Re-New Change of Address Canam Steel Corporation tion. 2000 West Main Street • Washington, MO 63090 “We will not knowingly accept any Business Cards If You Have Moved, Be Sure To Send Your Change of advertising for real estate which is in Address. The Post Office Will Not Forward urYo Paper. 636-239-6716 violation of the law. All or Email: [email protected] persons are hereby in- (subject Line: General Maintenance) formed that all dwell- ings advertised are EOE / AA / M/F / Disabled / Vet available on an equal -ATTENTION DRIVERS: opportunity basis.” J. Butler & Sons Hauling, Inc. is seeking qualified CLASS A TRUCK DRIVERS FOR RENT - APRMTS — Must have three years CDL experience. 0520 Unfurnished Apartments — Benefits include good starting pay, paid vacation after one year, FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment in group health insurance rates, and company matched 401k! Owensville. $395 deposit and $395. a — For more information, call 573-859-6265 NOW HIRING for DAY SHIFT month. (636)299-7833. or email: [email protected] FOR RENT: 3 bedroom apartments in COMPETITIVE PAY • GREAT BENEFITS! Gerald. $550. a month plus $500. de- J. Butler & Sons Hauling Inc. • Hwy. 28 West, Belle, MO • 573-859-6265 Come join our union shop. We are hiring for: posit. 1st and last months rent re- quired. 437-6201. WELDERS FOR RENT: Nice clean apartment in Owensville. Absolutely no smoking TAX CERTIFICATE SALE ASSEMBLERS (Tack Welders) or pets. Call (573)764-2830. I, Jayne Helton Williams, Collector within and for Maries County, Missouri, hereby give notice as, provided in the Revised Statutes of Missouri 1969, Chapter 140, that I shall offer for sale at public auction in hereinafter described lots and lands or so JOB REQUIREMENTS: Very nice 2 bedroom apartment in much thereof as may be necessary to discharge taxes, interests, penalties, and charges for delinquent taxes on the real estate • Assemble and weld (tack weld) joists on a fast-paced Owensville. All appliances and at the North courthouse door in Maries County on Monday, August 27, 2018, commencing at 10:00 a.m. on said date. washer/dryer. Includes sewer, water assembly line Said lands are situated in Maries County, Missouri and described by Section, Township and Range or other legal descriptions, & trash service. No pets. No smoking. and the amount of taxes, interest, penalties, and costs each year separately stated as follows: • Must be able to or learn to tack weld. 1–6 Months Rental history, references. $565. a AGGREGATE month plus deposit. (541)390-9502. experience preferred, but not required TAX INTEREST TOTAL FOR • Must be able to do heavy lifting (60 Lbs. or greater) FOR RENT - REAL EST. NAME & DESCRIPTION YEAR and PENALTIES COSTS ALL YEARS • Must be able to tolerate summer heat Tract No. 1: • Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime. 0570 Unfurnished Homes Campbell, James M. ET AL Parcel #: 01-4.0-20-004-01-0023.00 2015 $ 77.51 $ 13.34 Certified Mail FOR RENT in Gerald: 3 bedroom, 2 ST Lots 10 thru 12, Block 1, Garstang 2016 67.54 333.75 Advertising 1 Shift (6:00am – 2:30pm, OT varies) bath trailer, all electric. $480 per Addition in the Town of Belle 2017 70.20 27.00 Recording Fee Starting pay $15.90/hr advancing to $17.50 in 1st year month. No pets & clean back ground Located In S20, T41, R7 $ 215.25 $ 374.09 $ 589.34 Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ company check. Call Pat (573)259-2890. match, Disability, Life insurance, Profit sharing and more. FOR RENT: 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Apply online at: house in Gerald. $625. deposit and 1. All bidders must register in the Collector’s Office the day of the sale. https://www.groupecanam.com/en $625. a month. (636)299-7833. 2. All bidders must be a Missouri resident. If not a Missouri resident, then an agent must be appointed. OR FOR RENT: Small 2 bedroom, 1 3. Redemption period is One Year from date of sale. bath mobile home. All electric, stove 4. The Maries County Collector makes no guarantees nor implies any guarantees concerning title, liens or Apply in person at: and refrigerator included. $400. per encumbrances on any properties offered for sale. 2000 West Main Street, Washington, MO 63090 month includes trash. $400. deposit 5. Tax Certificates will be issued to successful bidder as provided by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled required. (573)437-3805. www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 ■ PAGE 12

THE 4-H and FFA hog show was on Thursday. Children and adults of all ages enjoyed the new rides (left) by Sonshine Amusements. The Mid- Missouri Off-Roaders Mud Bogers (top left) took to the sports arena on Saturday night. Find more photos from the Belle Fair in future edi- tions of the Maries County Advocate and online at https://wardenpublish- ing.pixieset.com.

PHOTOS BY ROXIE MURPHY AND JACOB WARDEN So God made a farmer… Thank you to all the buyers for your generous support! Market Hog buyer: Market Hog buyer: Market Ham buyer: Mid America Bank Wieberg Red-E-Mix Butler Farm & Curtis Lawn Service ~ Samie ~ Allana ~ Allana

Replacement Heifer (above ) buyer: Cook’s Wrecker Service Market Steer (below) buyer: Mid America Bank ~ Broc

Thank You So Much for allowing me to represent you as the 2018 Belle Fair Princess! RESURRECTION - A Journey Tribute Band rocked the main stage at ~ Samie Chitwood the Belle Fair on Saturday night. A large crowd filled stage area.

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