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Adopt-a-Teen Christmas Project Voting Begins for 2019 Farm Service

The Adopt-a-Teen Christmas and purchase Christmas gifts Agency County Committee Elections Project, coordinated through based on the application the the Won By One Center in parents have filled out. Hamilton, is an annual event The Won By One Center at Eligible Voters to Receive Bal- are up for election each year. in Caldwell County to assist 206 N. Davis in Hamilton is lots Week of Nov. 4 Newly elected committee mem- families with teens during dif- accepting applications for this WASHINGTON, October 28, bers will take office January 1, ficult economic times. Parents project on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 — The U.S. Department of 2020. County committee mem- of teens, ages 11 through high Wednesday, Nov. 13, and Fri- Agriculture (USDA) will begin bers help FSA make important school, can fill out an applica- day, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to mailing ballots on November 4 decisions on its commodity tion of the teen’s sizes and hob- noon. Contact Betty Motsinger to eligible farmers and ranchers support programs, conserva- bies. Various organizations and at 816-583-4898 if you have any across the country for the Farm tion programs, indemnity and individuals can “adopt” a teen questions. Service Agency (FSA) county disaster programs, and emer- committee elections. gency programs and eligibility. “Our county committee Producers must participate members play a key role in our or cooperate in an FSA pro- MoDOT and winter weather efforts to provide assistance to gram to be eligible to vote in producers,” said FSA Admin- the county committee election. JEFFERSON CITY – Even hicles on state routes during the istrator Richard Fordyce. “We Producers who supervise and though MODOT road crews drill. In rural areas, crews will value the local input of the over conduct the farming operations have already been out this year deploy after 8 a.m. In urban ar- 7,000 members nationwide who of an entire farm, but are not of battling winter weather in cer- eas, the drill will not begin until provide their valuable knowl- legal voting age, also may be tain parts of the state, the de- after 9 a.m. The exercise should Motsinger receives edge and judgment as decisions eligible to vote. partment will still hold its an- be completed by 3 p.m. Alumni Award 4-H are made about the services we Producers can find out if nual winter operations drill on “The annual drill helps to provide, including disaster and their local administrative area Nov. 7. make sure we all know our roles Bud Motsinger received the Caldwell is up for election and if they County Alumni Award at the 4-H emergency programs.” Motorists may notice in- during a winter storm so we Recognition Tea held Oct. 27, at the To be counted, ballots must are eligible to vote by contact- creased numbers of MoDOT ve- can do our jobs successfully,” Braymer United Methodist Church. be returned to the local FSA ing their local FSA county of- said Natalie Roark, state main- More awards on pg 6. county office or postmarked by fice. Eligible voters who did not tenance director. “More than December 2. receive a ballot in the mail can Area Events 3,500 MoDOT employees are Each committee has three to pick one up at their local FSA involved in ensuring we clear lands, that might be hidden in 11 elected members who serve county office. Visit fsa.usda. Nov. 8: Braymer Fall Fest. roads and bridges as quickly as snow or ice. three-year terms of office. One- gov/elections for more infor- Dinner: 5-6:45 p.m. Show: 7 possible when winter weather MoDOT spent more than $64 third of county committee seats mation. p.m. hits.” million on winter operations During the drill, MoDOT last year and used over 180,000 Nov. 8: There will be a employees will react to a sim- tons of salt; 4 million gallons of Constant recently sentenced to Little Otter Creek meeting ulated forecast of significant salt brine; 150,000 tons of abra- on Friday, at 9 a.m. at the snow for the entire state. The sives; 500 tons of calcium chlo- federal prison found dead department’s emergency oper- Church of the Nazarene in ride; 100,000 gallons of liquid ide poisoning according to an ations centers will activate and The former school board Kingston. calcium chloride; 180,000 gal- autopsy conducted by the Uni- maintenance employees will be member in Chillicothe sen- lons of liquid magnesium chlo- versity of Missouri School of deployed to their trucks. Emer- tenced to federal prison from Nov. 8: Veterans Day Din- ride; and almost 700,000 gallons Medicine and the Department gency communications systems grain fraud has been found ner and program at Brecken- of beet juice. of Pathology in Columbia. will also be tested. dead. ridge School beginning at In an average winter, Mo- Constant was sentenced to The drill serves as a training Randy Constant, a farmer 5:30 p.m. DOT employees will plow prison in the United States Dis- reminder to make sure proper and former member of the about 6 million miles of snow trict Court in Cedar Rapids, equipment, plowing tech- Chillicothe school board was Nov. 9: Polo Masonic and ice, which is enough to go Iowa. Missouri Net previously niques and safety measures are sentenced last Friday to 122 Lodge Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m. All to the moon and back 13 times. reported he pleaded guilty in used. In addition, every piece months in federal prison for are welcome. federal court in Iowa in Decem- of equipment—every truck, a $142-million grain fraud ber to one count of wire fraud. motor grader, snow blower and scheme. Officers were sent to Nov. 10: Veterans Day sa- Constant admitted the grain tractor—is inspected and cali- his home in the 1600 block of lute and dinner at Braymer fraud scheme totaled more than brated to conserve materials. Webster Street in Chillicothe to United Methodist Church, 11 142 million dollars and that he “Careful planning and prep- conduct a well-being check on a.m. mislead customers into think- aration mean our crews can Monday. ing they were buying certified mobilize when needed, and our Upon arrival, they found Nov. 11: Veterans Day organic grain when it was not equipment will be ready,” said Constant dead from an appar- Celebration at Hamilton organic. Middle School. Roark. ent suicide by carbon monox- One of the most valuable Nov. 16: Polo Volunteer parts of the drill is that it al- INDEX Fire Department Annual lows MoDOT’s newest employ- Chili and Soup Supper, 5 ees the opportunity to drive Classifieds...... 10 p.m. All are welcome. a snowplow over their desig- Local News ...... 6 nated routes so they are aware Dec. 8: Polo United Meth- of obstacles and obstructions, Weekly Record...... 4 odist Church Holiday Din- such as curbs and raised is- Sports...... 9 ner, 4:30 p.m. All welcome. News and Advertising deadline for The Caldwell County News is Monday at 10:00 a.m. The Caldwell County News November 5, 2019 - Page 2 Opinions

WELCOME, to Recipe Corner! This month we are going to spice up your Thanksgiving Dinner with a little pizzazz! It’s ok to break out from the tradition- Red’s Ideal al mold of turkey and potatoes. This first recipe has its origins in Europe, mostly in Spain. Coke and red Meals wine probably sound horrible to you. It’s not. Just make it, and you will be happy. It’s easy, and if you like caffeine, it is helpful when you’re super lazy and By Stephanie Henry drinking. Give it a chance!

KALIMOTXO Serves 3 to 4

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups (24 ounces) red wine (preferably NOT ex- pensive) 2 cups (16 ounces) Coke-Cola Lots of ice

TIME TO MAKE: 1. Pour ingredients into a pitcher and stir. Pour into individual glasses and serve.

Enjoy, this new recipe over Thanksgiving and the Holidays. Let us know at the office what you think of it. You can reach us at 816-583-2116. Good Holiday Season to you all!

We will They will not grow old because they chose to stand up Letter to the Editor Never Back in our place and face the enemy. It’s not enough to acknowledge the fallen by name Down or inscribe their names in marble. To truly honor the Help needed for county food TheAmerican fallen, we must accept how and why they gave their Legion magazine lives. Their deaths were not a random act or a splash program Aug 20, 2019 of misfortune. These men and women voluntarily put The Hamilton Open Bible Church, 718 W. Berry, In a White themselves in harm’s way, prepared to die, so that we has been doing a food and clothing ministry since the House cere- may rest at home. 1990s. In 2002, Green Hills Agency asked the church to mony on June They are the insurance policy that guarantees that take over the USDA commodity program in the county 25, President our God-given rights are more worthy than their to- so the low income people could continue to receive Trump award- morrows. their commodities. ed Iraq veteran When the news (came) that Faulkenburg, Sims, Mat- Three years ago, Second Harvest asked the church David Bellavia teson, and Iwan had fallen, the reaction, the shock, the to do a senior food box program in which we receive the Medal of disbelief, the grief, were transformed into resolve and 60 boxes of food for low income seniors. In order to Honor, praising rage to complete the mission assigned to us and give handle the food we receive, our church has four freez- the former Army staff sergeant’s “exceptional courage us even greater tenacity under fire. Their sacrifice gave ers, one large three door cooler, two refrigerators, and to protect his men and defend our nation.” us a focus on fighting using a reserve we never knew one room for storage of the next month’s food. A squad leader with Company A, Task Force 2-2, we had. We broke the will of our adversaries, with the The church has taken care of all of the expenses since 1st Infantry Division, Bellavia was clearing a block of enemy defeated, we came home. we took on these programs without any help, except buildings when his platoon was pinned down Nov. 10, For the infantrymen in combat, there is nobility and for the last three years, when a small business in town 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq. purpose in our lives. We are America’s warrior class. has bought 100 loafs of bread a week for us to give, and “He entered the house where his squad was trapped We are citizens of the United States and treasure this we thank that family very much. This year has been and engaged insurgents, providing cover fire so that land. The Army provided me with use and apprecia- hard on this church as we have had four members go he and his fellow soldiers could exit safely,” Bellavia’s tion for the blessing America has bestowed upon us home to be with the Lord. Medal of Honor citation reads. “Then-Staff Sergeant all. I am forever grateful to the United States Army for As I stated, we have handled all expenses, which Bellavia re-entered the house, armed with a M16, and making me count and cherish those blessings the most. has amounted to $900 a month with no outside help. assaulted insurgents who were firing rocket-propelled For those who wear the uniform, I think the military We have never asked for help until now, God has pro- grenades. has made us all better men, fathers, employees, hus- vided, but now we need the community to step in and “That remarkable day, then-Staff Sergeant Bellavia bands, and citizens. help. rescued an entire squad, cleared an insurgent strong- The controversy that swirled over the Iraq War was Gary Whitmer, Pastor point, and saved many members of his platoon from not a departure from other wars America has fought. 816-284-5120 an imminent threat.” Except for the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Open Following is an excerpt from Bellavia’s speech at the dissent has been at the core of our being. War has never Pentagon Hall of Heroes in Arlington, Va. been a particularly popular undertaking. American soldiers have never confused the United Scuttlebutt Why do American warriors under fire do what men States with Sparta. The best leaders in battle become By Pat O’Connor have done since this nation’s inception? It is the love of that way by being loyal and dutiful subordinates. We our country, our way of life, and our love for those with don’t get a vote. There is no political affiliation on our Welcome to the Scuttlebutt. We strive to provide in- whom we serve, side by side. We defend, we avenge, formation to local veterans and share a little bit about dog tags. We continue the warrior legacy of the United we sacrifice, we bleed, and we are willing to die for the States without regard for adulation or unanimous ap- life in the military. great nation of the United States of America. This week, I am focusing the entire article on a proval. I am grateful for having experienced that kind of The Iraq veteran has maintained and, in many cir- speech given by Sgt David Bellavia given at his induc- sacrifice with my fellow men. They gave their lives for tion into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes. He was award- cumstances, far exceeded the highest traditions of mili- me; they gave their lives for you, and for countless citi- tary service to this great nation. Of the 1.5 million men ed the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Iraq zens who will never know them. They were our coun- war. His speech is so profound and explains many of and women who have served in Iraq, the valor they trymen, and they were our friends. displayed was often subsumed by political rhetoric at the things veterans sometimes have difficulty express- These men will never get the chance to experience ing what our time in the service means to us. the cycle of life, the birth, and growth of their children. Continued on page 5

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Veterans Day or Armistice Day

Congress signed the Uniform Holiday Bill in 1968 to ensure that a few It was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World federal holidays — Veterans Day included — would be celebrated on a Mon- War I. day. Officials hoped it would spur travel and other family activities over a World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on long weekend, which would stimulate the economy. June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ended about seven months before that For some inexplicable reason, the bill set Veterans Day commemorations when the Allies and Germany put into effect an armistice on the eleventh for the fourth Monday of every October. hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. On Oct. 25, 1971, the first Veterans Day under this new bill was held. For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, was largely considered the end of “the war We’re not sure why it took three years to implement, but not surprisingly, to end all wars” and dubbed Armistice Day. In 1926, Congress officially rec- there was a lot of confusion about the change, and many states were un- ognized it as the end of the war, and in 1938, it became an official holiday, happy, choosing to continue to recognize the day as they previously had primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I. — in November. But then World War II and the Korean War happened, so on June 1, 1954, Within a few years, it became pretty apparent that most U.S. citizens at the urging of veterans service organizations, Congress amended the com- wanted to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, since it was a matter of historic memoration yet again by changing the word “armistice” to “veterans” so the and patriotic significance. So on Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed day would honor American veterans of all wars. another law (Public Law 94-97), which returned the annual observance to its For a while, Veterans Day’s date was changed, too, and it confused every- original date starting in 1978. body.

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Everyone is invited to join us for lunch at the cen- Courthouse News Luetta Fern McFall ter! We are located at 410 Main Street in Polo. Lunch is served Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CIRCUIT COURT Luetta Fern McFall, age 91, of Hamilton, MO, for- A suggested donation for 60 and over is $4.00 per meal The following cases were heard in the Caldwell County merly of Polo, passed on Nov. 2, 2019, at the Cameron and there is a charge of $5.75 per meal for those under Circuit Court by Judges Jason A. Kanoy, R. Brent Elliott or Regional Medical Center in Cameron. 60. Menu is subject to change without notice. Tom Chapman: Luetta was born on Dec. 3, 1927, in Elmira, to J.W. Our center is also available as a cooling/warming State cases for defective equipment with $200 fines: and Retha (Brelsford) Elliott. She graduated from Polo center for anyone in need of a place to stay warm/ Jodi L. Larson, Ballwin. High School and worked as a secretary and homemak- cool. Our business hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday Traffic cases (fee does not include court costs): er. She was a member of the Hamilton Baptist Church through Friday. Gregory S. Bailey, Hartwell, GA, speeding in excess of and she enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and spending We are always looking for volunteers for home meal 16-19 mph, $100.50; Curtis D. Belt, Chicago, IL, speed- time with her family. deliveries and/or at the center in Polo. If you are able ing in excess of 6-10 mph, $60.50; Adam C. Briner, She married Jack McFall in Independence, and he to help, please call Cheryl at 660-354-2213. Lockport, IL, speeding in excess of 16-19 mph, $105.50; preceded her in death in 2007. Luetta was also preced- Andrew J. Demkovich II, Normal, IL, speeding excess ed by her parents, and her brother, Joe Elliott. MENU: of 11-15 mph, $70.50; Marshall E. Eidenberg, Hayes, Survivors include her son, Tony (Lori) McFall of Wednesday 11/06/19: Tuna casserole, peas, stewed KS, speeding in excess of 16-19 mph, $100.50; Whit- Hamilton; four grandchildren, Kayla, Brandi, Mason tomatoes, peaches, biscuit ney A. Everett, St. Joseph, speeding in excess of 20-25 and Ellie; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Colene Thursday 11/07/19: Taco soup, green beans, mixed mph, $155.50; Nolan D. Farrell, Perry, OH, speeding in Clark and Rita Louise Feil; and numerous nieces and fruit w/ cottage cheese, tortilla chips, bread excess of 16-19 mph, $100.50; Esther Francois, speed- nephews. Friday 11/08/19: Chicken fajitas w/ lettuce, tomato ing in excess of 16-19 mph, $130.50; Damian J. Gaudet, Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral &cheese, country blend, cherry applesauce, ice cream Kansas City, speeding in excess of 11-15 mph, $70.50; Home in Hamilton. A memorial service will be held at Monday 11/11/19: Pepper steak w/brown rice, Jacob S. Kodumthara, Coral Springs, FL, speeding in 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Hamilton Baptist winter mix, carrots, pineapple, bread excess of 6-10 mph, $60.50; Curtis J. Lergner, Home- Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service at Tuesday 11/12/19: Oven fried chicken, mashed po- wood, IL, speeding in excess of 16-19 mph, $100.50; the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made tatoes &gravy, peas, pears, roll, birthday cake Marvin V. Merritt, St. Joseph, speeding in excess of to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of 6-10 mph, $60.50; Corey M. Moore, Bethany, speed- Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton. Pitch Tournament winners for October 29, 2019 ing in excess of 11-15 mph, $70.50; Raymond R. Toms, First Place: Paul Richardson 251 Aurora, CO, speeding in excess of 6-10 mph, $55.50; Cecil E. Weyer Second Place: Ray Karnes 223 Stephanie K. Vanhorn, Lathrop, speeding in excess of Third Place: Roger McPheeters 206 6-10 mph, $60.50. Cecil Eugene Weyer, age 87, of Cameron, MO, Last Place: Pat Calvin 108 Other State Cases: Bailey K. Souders, Jamesport, passed away on Oct. 27, 2019. passing bad check, $125. Cecil was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Corning, to Thomas Civil cases: Jerry Winters, Cowgill vs. Karen Win- and Naomi (Davenport) Weyer. Cecil worked in the ters, Liberty, uncontested dissolution of marriage maintenance department for the Railroad. He loved to County Health Dept. without children. hunt and fish, and spending time with his grandchil- dren Recorders Office He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mar- November Calendar Warranty Deeds: Kidder- Sammy L. and Valerie D. garet Ann Weyer; and brothers and sisters. Nov. 1: Blood pressure clinic, Won by One, 8:30 Lee to Robin Rae Morgan. Hamilton- Charles Adkins Survivors include his daughter, Loritta Love of a.m. to Mitchell S. and Bonnie L. Boyd. Rockford- Thomas Cameron; two sons, Jerry Weyer and Carl Weyer of Ex- Nov. 7: WIC 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Goodroad and Marlyse C. Goodroad f/k/a Marlyse celsior Springs; three granddaughters, Kiely Love, Brit- Immunizations 12:30-4:30 p.m. C. L’Ecuyer to Edgar D. and Sharon I. Stevens. Lin- tany Cox and Whitney (Craig) Simpson; sister, Darlene Nov. 11: Veterans Day Office Closed coln- Karen Lynn Stollings formerly known as Karen Cameron of Omaha, NE; and nieces and nephews. Nov. 12: Blood pressure clinic, Polo Nutrition Cen- Lynn Donnell, and Robert W. Stallings, her husband, Mr. Weyer has been cremated under the direction of ter, 11 a.m. Lori Ann Drummond and Joseph Drummond, her hus- Poland-Thompson Funeral Home in Cameron. Inurn- Flu shots will also be available band, and Paula Jo Stocklaufer to Michael K. Pickering. ment will take place at a later date in Oak Hill Cem- Nov. 13: Braymer WIC, 1-4 p.m., City Hall Grant- Ronnie I. and Diana J. Mellon to Skylar Logan etery in Plattsmouth, NE. Online condolences may be Nov. 14: WIC, 9 a.m.-noon, Kingston office and Ashlyn Rachelle Brightman. Hideaway Lakes- left at www.polandthompson.com. Immunizations 12:30-4:30 p.m. Charles R. and Sarah L. Bickett to Christine B. Owen. Nov. 18: LEPC meeting at noon, Health Depart- Fairview- James D. and Ellen G. Darter to James D. and ment Ellen G. Darter, trustees of the Darter Family Trust. Nov. 19: CCCC meeting, Kingston Church of Naza- Beneficiary Deeds: Kingston- Nathan K. Schmidt rene, 1 p.m. to Kevin Schmidt (2 parcels). Nutrition Center Nov. 21: Blood pressure clinic, Hamilton, Rosewood Quit Claims: Kidder- Betty Williams to Clarence M. Village, 11:30 a.m. Stone. WIC clinic, Kingston office, 9 a.m.-noon Greetings from Caldwell County Nutrition Center. Immunization clinic, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

nd Nov. 27: WIC, Hamilton Methodist Church, noon- We offer a free blood pressure check on the 2 Tues- 4:30 p.m. Deaths day of every month and a free blood sugar and blood rd Nov. 28 & 29: Office Closed for Thanksgiving Hol- pressure check on the 3 Tuesday of the month. iday Leonard Burton Cox Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, we will combine Free Bingo for November and De- Leonard Burton Cox, age 102, of Cameron, MO, for- cember. It will be held on Thursday, December 5, from merly of Hamilton, passed away on October 29, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Every Bingo wins a prize! Cold Weather Rule at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron. Our Thanksgiving Dinner at the center will be on The rule aimed at helping customers with heat-re- Cremation and services are pending at Bram Funer- Thursday, November 21, at 410 Main St., Polo, from lated utility bills began Nov. 1, and remains in effect al Home in Hamilton. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Christmas Dinner is scheduled through March 31. It prohibits gas and electric utilities for Thursday, December 19. from disconnecting services when the temperature is predicted to drop below freezing the following 24- Flu shots will be available on Tuesday, Novem- hour period. ber 12, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Nutrition The Cold Wealther Rule also provides more lenient STITH FAMILY Center at 410 Main St. Polo. Please bring your Medi- payment terms permitting reconnection of service, al- FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES care/Medicaid card and photo ID. Courtesy of the lows customers to make payments over 12 months, Caldwell County Health Department. and requires customers to be notified by mail ten days “Answering the call & exceeding expectations” before service is shut off. Every Tuesday is our Pitch Tournament that begins 301 E. Elm St, Polo, MO - (660) 354-2214 at 12:00 p.m. Join us on Tuesday, November 12 for Kyle & Erin Stith lunch and stay for Pitch. Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. “Serving This Area Since 1919” Franklin D. Roosevelt Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F’ Sat/ til noon HOME SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF Carroll County, F.A. FROST AUTOMOTIVE INC Come see Us for ALL Your Parts Needs! • Statement Savings “WE HAVE GROWN BY Auto • Truck • Tractor Parts & Accessories • Certificates HELPING OTHERS GROW” • IRA & Keogh Plans • Checking Accounts •We turn brake drums, motors & flywheels. • Home Improvement Loans •We make hydraulic hoses 660-593-3313 • Mortgage Loans •Overnight delivery on most parts not in stock • Agricultural Loans Johnnie & Sally Black 210 E. Second (Plus Many More Services) South Side of Square, Gallatin Norborne, MO Ph: 660-663-2152 or 660-663-2455 You’ll Find it ALL at Carquest! “Where You ave Does Make A Difference” The Caldwell County News This ‘N’ That November 5, 2019 - Page 5

Then there is the youth season, the first of Missouri’s Some residents had to leave their homes several times Greetings Friends of the 8th many firearms deer seasons. to avoid being stranded. Over the weekend of November 2 and 3, youth “We are still nervous and will be for a couple of Legislative District! hunters killed 17,846 deer. Hat tip to all the young years,” Crawford says. I hope you enjoyed your Halloween. I have been all hunters and the adults that took time to take them Farmland remains in peril because repairing levees over the district. I attended an event at North Central afield. Now the part that lots of people have a problem takes time and requires cooperation among multiple Missouri College where Cameron Regional Medical with. Of those 17,846 deer, 11,385 were antlered bucks. agencies. Crawford says workers closed the northern Center gave $7,500 in nursing scholarships and an ad- (61%) Could the young hunters have had a fun week- breach in late August and water receded some in the ditional $2,500 for upgrades to their Simulation Lab end, learned a lot about deer hunting, hunted with an northern half of Holt County. It may be next year be- hardware and software. I am so proud to be a part of adult and all the other things the youth deer season is fore workers can plug levees in the county’s southern the Cameron Regional Medical Center family. If I am supposed to do without making antlered bucks legal end. not out in the district helping my constituents, or trav- targets? I think they could have. My recommendation Current repairs will allow levees to protect against eling the state, then you can always find me at Cam- for the Department of Conservation is to at some point 25-year floods. Restoring levees to withstand 100-year eron Regional Medical Center. make the youth season antlerless only, especially if you floods will wait until at least spring 2020, depending Recognizing National Disability Employment are going to place it in the best 10 days of the entire on the weather. Awareness Month year for archery deer hunting. If a young hunter really Atchison County farmers reported 55,971 prevent- October was National Disability Employment wants to kill a buck, they would only have to wait a ed-planting acres to USDA’s Farm Service Agency. This Awareness Month, which is meant to raise awareness few days to go during the regular season. We might represents 18% of the county’s cropland. Holt County about disability employment opportunities and issues discuss this some more next week. farmers reported about 60,000 prevented-planting as well as celebrate the contributions of workers with acres. Overall, Missouri ranked fourth in the nation in disabilities. prevented-planting acres, according to FSA. The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability At the peak of flooding, water covered 85,000 acres Employment Policy selected “The Right Talent, Right Scuttlebutt... in Atchison County. Crawford estimates about 30,000 Now” as this year’s theme for the awareness month. Continued from page 2 of those acres are still underwater. “It has been and will The theme emphasizes the essential role people with home. But that in no way diminishes the accomplish- continue to be a long process,” he says. disabilities play in America’s economic success, espe- ment of our troops or the achievements of my genera- Damage appears to be worse and longer-lasting cially in an era when historically low unemployment tion at war. compared to previous floods, says MU Extension and global competition are creating a high demand for This award should be seen as a validation of our ef- agronomist Wayne Flanary. Sand and debris need to be skilled talent. forts, not as a reward for the action of one individual removed before planting can begin next year. In Missouri, the MO ABLE plan effectively allows in one house in Fallujah. We have much more work to Flanary offers moral support for now, but his real Missourians with disabilities to have a job and finan- do when it comes to the Iraq War veteran. We’re are not work begins when farmers seek research-based guid- cial independence. The executive director of the Mis- there yet. We’re not close when it comes to educating ance on nutrient management and crop management. souri Developmental Disabilities Council noted that, our fellow Americans about the accomplishments, and Likely topics include fallow field syndrome, soybean “One of the biggest barriers to employment for people who sacrificed what. Our survival as a nation depends inoculants and tilling methods. with disabilities, is a fear of losing federal benefits. MO on it. In 2011, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ABLE helps eliminate that barrier.” Iran, Russia, China, North Korea, ISIS, al-Qaida. Administration was able to alert residents two weeks State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick administers MO They may be watching right now. Our military should ahead of flooding. Flanary says area property owners ABLE, Missouri’s ABLE plan. MO ABLE allows indi- not be mistaken for a cable news gabfest show. We don’t received one day’s notice this year when levees broke viduals with disabilities, and their families, to save and care who you voted for, who you worship, or who you and water gushed. invest, tax-free, without losing their federal benefits love. We are a trained machine of lethal moving parts Emergency officials ordered the town’s 250 resi- like Medicaid and SSI. With nearly 1200 MO ABLE ac- that you would be wise to avoid. We will not be intimi- dents to evacuate after May rains. “It went into Craig counts, Missouri has one of the largest programs in the dated. We’ve seen war, but we don’t want war. If you like it was going for lunch,” Heitman says. country. wish to fight with the United States of America, there’s Farmers scrambled to move livestock and equip- For more information about the MO ABLE plan, one thing I can promise you, someone else will raise ment to higher ground. They hauled grain stored in visit https://www.moable.com/. your sons and daughters, so help me God. bins as fast as they could find trucks and laborers. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with We fight for our children, so they never have to. We Some farmers, like brothers David and Eddie any questions, concerns, or suggestions you might fight for one day when our children and our enemy’s Drewes, had to choose between saving livestock or have. As your Representative I am here to assist you children can discuss their differences without fear or machinery. Their sons moved animals through mud to however I can. I can be reached by email at Jim.Neely@ loathing. We fight so that anyone out there thinking higher ground while the dads made makeshift levees house.mo.gov or by phone at 573-751-0246. about raising arms against our citizens or allies real- and piled sandbags around grain bins. On March 16, as

izes the futility of attrition against a disciplined, pro- floodwaters rose, David had to evacuate the family to fessional, and lethal force built to withstand anything safety on a sprayer. you can dream of throwing at us. A neighbor of the Drewes, Welton Haer, a Korean Americans want this kind of country, Americans War veteran, stayed in a local motel to avoid entrap- want this kind of world, and we stand ready to defend ment. He moved back when he thought it was safe. it, to protect us, so help us, God. Floodwaters from early October rains then surrounded his home. Heitman’s land lies in Holt County where the Mill Creek and Big Tarkio levees broke. Mill Creek and the Risk of floods and farming Big Tarkio River are Missouri River tributaries. The Morris Heitman knows the risk of flood and farm- Mill Creek breach was 81 feet deep; the one at Big ing river bottomland. His family farmed there for more Tarkio was 51 feet. The scour hole was nearly 28 acres. than 140 years. In Holt County, a mishmash of 17 individual levee Flooding that began March 16 remains. Floodwaters districts makes securing funds for repairs complicated stayed longer than they did in 1984, 1993, 2010 and and time-consuming. 2011, Heitman says. There is no end in sight. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the It is harvest time and there are no crops to harvest. Army Corps of Engineers, the state of Missouri and The Missouri River, which remains 6 feet over flood the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service all stage, covers most of Heitman’s farmland. work to repair levees. He says 60,000 acres of land in Holt County flooded Continued on page 12 this spring. He can’t recall a year when crops went un- planted. This is that year for many. Things do not bode well Outdoor Journal for 2020 either. University Subscribe to the Caldwell Coun- Kyle Carroll The of Missouri Extension ag- ty News. Get the County and school [email protected] ricultural engineering spe- Caldwell County News cialist Jim Crawford says news from Braymer, Breckenridge, Deer and Turkey Numbers to date there is a 50-50 chance to P.O. Box 218 Cowgill, Hamilton, Kingston, Mira- plant on bottomland next Hamilton, MO 64644 bile and Polo. The Fall firearms turkey season concluded October year. Dams in North Da- Plus, get free access to our online 31. The archery season is in high gear and the first of kota and South Dakota Missouri’s five firearms deer seasons occurred over the remain full, and elevated edition with the purchase of every weekend. ( The five seasons if you are scratching your river levels in Missouri print subscription and see the whole will continue through De- head are, early youth, firearms, antlerless, late youth paper in vivid color. and muzzleloader.) cember. First, the collapse of the fall firearms turkey season Traveling between seems pretty complete when you look at the totals for work and home has be- 31 days of open season for the entire state, with the ex- come a struggle for north- Missouri Subscription $30.00 ception of Newton, McDonald and the boot heal coun- western Missouri resi- ties. The 22 counties in the northwest region checked dents. As waters started Out of State Subscription $38.00 a total of 125 birds. Nodaway and Worth didn’t see a to recede, rain returned Name single turkey harvested between them. Atchison, An- the first week of October, drew and Buchanan together only saw 7 turkeys killed and the U.S. Army Corps Street Address in those three counties combined. The total statewide of Engineers continued to fall turkey kill was 1,955. That’s a long way from the release northern floodwa- City State ters. 15,000 of just a few years ago. Phone No. Account No. Archery deer hunters have picked up the pace the Sections of key roads Card: last few weeks as deer have begun to move more in the and highways remain Expiration date: daytime. As of the end of business on November 3, the closed. Floodwaters ebbed CCV: statewide archery kill stood at 35,108. and flowed all summer. Zip Code : The Caldwell County News November 5, 2019 - Page 6 Family Living

proaching date of Sunday, Golden Age Nursing Home Dec. 8, from 2-4 p.m. This is a great opportu- News nity for you to slow down We would like to welcome Jeannette McCarty, Lula from the holiday rush and McBee and Elizabeth Lee to our facility. We hope they spend some time visiting enjoy their stay with us. with those who are in our We would like to wish Ralph Rennison the best of care. We will provide re- luck as he continues his recovery at home. freshments. The Braymer Baptist Church will be hosting the We would like for each November birthday party on Wednesday, the 20th, resident to have a gift to at 2:30 p.m. Those celebrating birthdays are Ruby open on Christmas morn- Anderson (17th), Reve Anderson (18th), Wilda Boxx ing. It doesn’t have to be (24th) and Kim Adams (27th). We would love for you anything big...just a little to join us in the festivities. something to make them Golden Age Nursing Home would like to say feel special. If you would “Thank You” to all veterans for their dedicated ser- like to provide something vice. Included in that appreciation is our resident vet- for you loved one, please eran Olen Griffel. Thank you Olen, for your service to bring it to the Social Ser- this great nation that we live in. vices office or the nurses Have a SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING! station by Dec. 10. Ques- tions? Call Lauren Ayers Christmas Open House at 660-645-2243. Grace Notes Studio holds recital Mark your calendars now for the rapidly ap- Those participating in the Grace Notes recital include: Front row: Jarek, Gunner, Lorelei, Claire, Victoria, Mason. Second row: Bryna, Ali, Dylan, Payton, Amadea. Third row: Emily, Bonnie, Samuel, Moriah. Fourth row: Grace, Brianna, Anitra, Julia, and Danica. County 4-H Awards Thank You

The family of John Catron would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers, cards and memorial funds at the passing of John. Everything was greatly appreciated.

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Carrie McBee Award Carrie McBee Award: Jaecy Heisey, Trailblazers 4-H and Gage Swindler, Pleasant Hill Hustlers 4-H. Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year Awards went to Aselyn Grooms, Achievers 4-H, Baylor Rechterman and Kerrianne Farmer, both of Polo Trailblazers Buntin Mowing & 4-H. Landscaping Is now your Year-Round Lawn Care Company Snow Removal now Available! Instructor: Alisha Branham Call or Text 816-261-5981 to 816-465-0008 Classes held: Monday, Wednesday get an estimate and reserve a 5:30 and 7 p.m. spot on our list Tuesday: 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 400 N. Davis, Hamilton, MO Like us on Facebook Fully Insured Toomay Dedication Award Aidan Anderson, Achievers 4-H, received the Toomay Dedication Award. The Caldwell County News Family Living November 5, 2019 - Page 7 County 4-H Awards

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Polo Trailblazers 4-H Braymer Pleasant Hill Hustlers 4-H

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Spirit Award Don’t Travel Ryan Robertson, Achievers, received the Spirit Award. for Expert Care

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State Demonstrations Level I Report Form Award Receiving the Level I Report Form Award were Kathryn and Kerrianne Farmer, Polo Trailblazers; The above 4-H members gave demonstrations at the and Dylan Swindler, Pleasant Hill Hustlers. Missouri State Fair.

Historian Award Receiving the Top Historian Award were Aiden Anderson, Justin Robertson and Ryan Robertson, Achievers 4-H. Secretary Award The Secretary Award went to Keith Farmer, Polo Trailblazers.

I Dare You Award The I Dare You award went to Losson Park, Achievers, and Addison Lewis, Trailblazers, pictured with Debbie Davis, 4-H Extension Council leader. Treasurer Adward The Treasurer Award went to Karsyn Kleeman, Pleasant Hill 1901 N. Washington Hustlers and Ryan Hartley, Achievers. D. Peyton - Roberts Chillicothe, MO 64601 Contracting [email protected] Work: 660-646-3156 700 Ann Street maxcurnowchevrolet.com Fax : 660-646-3083 Chillicothe, MO 64601 Phone: 660-646-6402 E-mail: [email protected]

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Parker Shoe runs the ball in part of his 79 rushing yards. District play off, Braymer vs Hornets are ready for “Game Time.” North Shelby Braymer made the long journey to North Shelby for Hornets win district opener at the first round of district play-offs. Coach Lyle Laffoon has done a great job motivating these boys and keep- Hamilton ing their spirits up. The night before the game at the The Penney High Hor- team supper, he verbalized that “he was proud of these nets over came 4 turn- young men and that he wanted them to continue im- overs to win their Class proving as they have over this year.” Always positive I, District 7 opener over a true leader, laughing and having fun with the team. the Maysville Wolverines Thanks for taking on this young team that we hope to at Hamilton on Nov. 1. see back next year on the football field. You did a great The Hornet offensive line job. paved the way for 490 The scores of the games didn’t reflect the improve- yards, 329 of which were ments you could see from the sidelines. North Shelby on the ground. started the game with a 30 yard touchdown run. The The PHS offensive line Bobcats had to punt on their first drive, but unfortu- is made up of sophomore nately the punt was blocked and North Shelby ran it tackle Ethan Trosper, fresh- in for a touchdown. Braymer got to the 36 yard line, man guard Fisher Nixdorf, but fumbled. North Shelby ran in for a 23 yard touch- senior center Dawson down. Bad luck continued for the Cats and North Cook, senior tackle Eli Shelby intercepted the ball, which resulted in a 12 yard Harper, junior guard/tack- touchdown run. At the end of the Quarter the score le Tanner Ford, junior Levi was 32 to 0. Hartley, and freshman A. Braymer had to punt again and North Shelby threw J. Hon who is currently out a pass for a 25 yard touchdown. Braymer’s bright with an injury. spot came on a 2 yard touchdown run by Shoe. Webb Sawyer Morrow car- put the ball between the uprights for the extra point to ried the ball just 11 times, make the score 48 to 7. North Shelby ran in for a 2 yard but amassed 228 yards touchdown to make the score 54 to 7 at half. and scored 3 touchdowns Sawyer Morrow, Andrew Rich and Dawson Cook stop the Maysville ball carrier. Braymer had trouble with the kick-off when North on the night. Ryan Cook Shelby recovered an on-side kick and ran in a 9 yard passed for 161 yards and 1 touchdown. North Shelby recovered the next kick-off TD, completing 7 of 10 passes to 4 different receivers. les, and Trosper was in on 5 tackles (1 for loss) and 2 which resulted in a 20 yard touchdown run. The score Cook also ran for 77 yards in the game. Corbin Hen- assists. Williams and Nixdorf each registered 4 tackles, was 68 to 7 at the end of three. derson ran the ball 5 times for 19 yards and a touch- 1 for loss, and 1 assist. Landon Huff made 4 tackles, Shoe intercepted the pass in the end zone. Braymer down, and Memphis Kinne ground out 5 yards on 2 Henderson 2 plus 2 assisted tackles, and Morrow with then fumbled on the 24. North Shelby ran in for a 14 carries. Kevin Williams caught 4 passes for 112 yards 1 tackle, 3 assisted tackles, and a blocked extra point. yard touchdown. and a touchdown. Andrew Rich, Kinne, and Tucker Kinne and Dawson Cook had 1 tackle and 2 assists The final score was 74 to 7. Shoe led the -offen Ross each were on the receiving end of 1 pass for 19, apiece. Nixdorf returned 2 kickoffs for a 15 yard aver- seive charge with 79 rushing yards with a touchdown, 18, and 12 yards, respectively. Morrow scored the ini- age, Ross 1 for 18 yards, and Williams 1 for 19 yards. 6 receiving yards, and 8 yards in kick-off returns. He tial touchdown of the game in the first quarter with a Morrow punted once from his own end zone for 23 also led the defense with 11 tackles and 4 assists. Kin- 72 yard run. His extra point kick was good for a 7-0 yards. caid had 36 yards rushing, Webber had 14 yards rush- Penney High lead. PHS ran 46 plays compared to MHS with 58. The ing and 3 yards in kick-off returns, and Feil had 6 yards Williams would add another score in the opening Hornets recorded 17 first downs, were 2 of 4 on 3rd rushing. Drew had 5 tackles and 3 assists, Holland had quarter when Cook found him behind the Wolverine downs, and were penalized 6 times for 21 yards. The 5 tackles and 2 assists, Feil had4 tackles and 1 assist, defense for a 56 yard TD pass. Morrow’s kick increased Wolverines made 9 first downs, were not allowed a Curtis and Allred had 4 tackles and 1 assist, Lewis had the Hamilton lead to 14-0. Maysville would cut the lead 3rd down conversion in 11 attempts, were 3 of 5 on 4th 4 tackles, Webb had 3 tackles and 1 assist, Kincaid and in half before the quarter was over when they ran it in down, had no turnovers, and were penalized 4 times Furst had 1 tackle. from the 1 yard line and made the extra point. for 35 yards. This young team may not have won many games, Morrow would score his 2nd TD of the contest in Penney will host Plattsburg in a semi-final District but they grew as a team and the good news is they the 2nd quarter on an 86 yard run. His extra point was game this Friday at 7:00 p.m. Plattsburg defeated West aren’t losing anyone next year. They had a coach that good for a 21-7 advantage. Platte 20-6. Each team enters the contest with a 5-5 re- believed in them. Looking forward to next year and The Wolverines cut their disadvantage to 8 when cord. Hamilton beat Plattsburg in the regular season on remember what Coach Laffoon said “Bobcat pride it’s they scored on a 2 yard run. Morrow blocked the extra Oct. 4, 7-2; one of the main reasons the Hornets got the coming back.” point attempt, and Hamilton led 21-13 at the half. 2nd seed and the Tigers the 3rd seed. For these reasons, Maysville would tie the game at 21 in the 3rd quar- this game looks to be very close, at least on paper. The ter with a 4 yard TD run and a pass for the successful winner will play the victor of the other semi-final game 2-point conversion. Morrow put the Hornets back on between the Mid-Buchanan Dragons and the East Bu- top for good in the 4th quarter on a 35 yard touchdown chanan Bulldogs, on Nov. 15, for the District Champi- Area Sports Schedules run. His extra point kick made it 28-21, Penney. onship. The final score of the game was an 8 yard run by Corbin Henderson. Morrow kicked his 5th extra point Football Schedules for the 35-21 victory. Nov. 1-8 District Playoffs Hamilton’s defense was put to the test in this one, Hamilton mainly due to handing the Wolverines good field position after a Hornet turnover. They still limited Maysville to 156 total yards; 150 on the ground and Harper catches two passes in Cross Country just 6 in the air. route of Northeastern State Nov. 2-9 Districts Penney’s defensive line is manned by Ethan Trosper, Braymer Northwest Missouri State University improved to 8- Fisher Nixdorf, sophomore Andrew Rich, senior Mem- Hamilton 1 after routing Northeastern State at Maryville on Sat- phis Kinne, and Dawson Cook. Ross had a great per- Polo formance and led the Hornet defense with 16 solo tack- urday. The Bearcats scored 28 points in the first quarter les, including 3 for loss, and 3 assisted tackles. Harper on their way to a 79-0 victory. Penney High graduate also had a very good game in recording 8 tackles and 5 Latroy Harper caught 2 balls for 20 yards in the win. assists. Ryan Cook made 5 tackles and 7 assisted tack- Northwest travels to 7-2 Fort Hays State on Nov. 9. The Caldwell County News November 5, 2019- Page 10 Classifieds

For Rent Bids for Real Estate www.southlaw.com. FOR RENT in Hamilton, Galla- Green Hills/ North Central NOTICE tin and Kingston, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed- Missouri College is accepting Pursuant to the Fair Debt Col- rooms. Shower, air, dishwasher, Ag Lime lection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. / All Sizes Crushed Limestone sealed bids for the sale of 1692c(b), no information concern- $450 and up. Call 816-288-1706. Trucks Available (tfn) physical property located in ing the collection of this debt may APARTMENTS for rent in 695 SE Quarry Dr. • Kingston Hamilton, MO. Please see be given without the prior consent Cowgill, Breckenridge and Kings- Kingston Quarry 816.586.3231 www.ncmissouri.edu for of the consumer given directly to ton, call Freida Wiley, 660-255- Fax 816.586.2022 additional details. (C19-4w) the debt collector or the express 4452. (tfn) Website: www.conagg-mo.com permission of a court of competent FOR RENT: in Braymer, three jurisdiction. The debt collector is and five Bedrooms, NO PETS, attempting to collect a debt and 660-645-2212. (tfn) Public Notices any information obtained will be NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S used for that purpose (Casefile No. SALE 223579-921903). For Sale C20-4w, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 INVITATION TO BID For default in the payment of BANK NORTHWEST will debt secured by a deed of trust ex- be taking sealed bids beginning Caldwell County Commis- ecuted by Jerry D Young and Patri- November 5, 2019, until Friday, sioners are accepting bids for the cia A Young, dated June 19, 2008, ANTENNA STRUCTURE November 15, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. following: Electronic Poll Books. and recorded on June 20, 2008, in REGISTRATION PUBLIC for the following vehicle: 2001 The System must be compatible Book No. 100, at Page 598 in the NOTICE Dodge 5.9 diesel four wheeled and work with the MO Voter Reg- Office of the Recorder of Deeds, drive with 217.626 miles. One istration System. The bid must in- Caldwell County, Missouri, the CTI Towers Assets II, LLC ton dually with regular cab and clude at least a 9.7” tablet, Precinct undersigned Successor Trustee (“CTI”) has filed an application metal flatbed. You may submit Central Software License fee that will on November 22, 2019, at 2: with the Federal Communications bids to Bank Northwest, P.O. Box would include Central Console, 00 PM, at the South Front Door of Commission (“FCC”) to register 337, 201 S. Davis, Hamilton, MO Data Studio, Mobile Website, the Caldwell County Courthouse, an existing, 55-foot self-support 64644, Attn: Loan Department. MDM Configurations, shipping, Kingston, Missouri, sell at public telecommunications tower that For more information, please call and first year maintenance fee. In- vendue to the highest bidder for is owned by CTI. The existing Todd Brown or Rena Ford at 816- clude flip type stand that will store cash: telecommunications tower is lo- 583-2154. (C21-2w) cated at 282 Main Street Baymer, and protect iPad, and a 10 ft. apple ALL OF LOTS ONE (1) Caldwell County MO 64624 (39° lightning charging cable. The bid AND TWO (2) IN BLOCK 35’ 17.6” N/093° 47’ 44.4” W) should also show the cost for the FORTY-THREE (43), IN Services No expansion or modification to software license fee and mainte- THE CITY OF HAMIL- the existing telecommunications nance after the first year. TON, MISSOURI, MORE tower is being proposed in con- Sealed bids must be in the FULLY DESCRIBED AS Trager nection with this application. FAA hands of Christine Owen, County FOLLOWS: COMMENC- obstruction lighting is not required Limestone Clerk, by 1:00 p.m. on November ING AT THE SOUTH- for the existing telecommunica- Gallatin, MO 14, 2019. Bid must be submitted WEST CORNER OF SAID tions tower. The purpose of this Ag Lime to the following address: Caldwell BLOCK FORTY-THREE application is to simply register All Sizes Crushed Limestone County Clerk, PO Box 67, Kings- (43), RUNNING THENCE Trucks Available a previously unregistered tower ton, Mo 64650. The outer envelope NORTH 88 FEET ALONG structure with the FCC. This ap- 7 Miles North of Hamilton of each bid shall be marked in the THE WEST LINE OF plication may be viewed by going Have something to sell or lower left hand corner as follows: SAID BLOCK; THENCE • Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 “Electronic Poll Book Bid” The to www.fcc.gov/asr/applications want to buy? Call us at • Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 DUE EAST A DISTANCE • Office 660-644-5680 and entering Application Number bids will be opened November 15, OF 132 FEET, THENCE 816-583-2116 by Friday A1146922. Interested persons 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in the commis- SOUTH A DISTANCE OF may raise potential environmental noon to place your want sioner’s room of the courthouse. 88 FEET TO THE SOUTH impact concerns associated with ad. Business Card Special The Caldwell County Commis- LINE OF SAID BLOCK; this application by filing a Request sioners reserve the right to accept THENCE ON THE SOUTH for Further Environmental Review Run your business card in or reject any and all bids. LINE OF SAID BLOCK A with the FCC (“Requests”). Re- Only $8.50 for 50 words our classifieds for only $10.00 C21-2w, Nov. 5, 12 DISTANCE OF 132 FEET quests can be filed online and in- gets your ad in the per week • Call 583-2116 TO THE POINT OF COM- structions for filing such Requests MENCEMENT., commonly Caldwell County News and (minimum of 4 weeks please) can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/ known as 600 North Burruss, environmentalrequest. Requests on the web. 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about $2640 (not including COLA NOTICE OF PUBLIC duced from around $900 to $450. Provision (WEP), and any spousal were born before January 2, 1954 increases). Since 2/3rds of your HEARING His full CSRS benefit is $3,400. benefit he may be entitled to will (those born after January 1,1954 husband’s CSRS pension is $2268, I have not claimed my Social Se- be affected by the Government cannot use this option). By do- he’d normally be entitled to the Caldwell County Commission- curity benefit, but I expect it to be Pension Offset (GPO). Both WEP ing so, you can collect a spousal difference $372) as his survivor’s ers will hold a public hearing to ap- around $2000 at my full retirement and GPO are provisions which benefit from your husband while benefit. But since that amount is prove a request from the Caldwell age of 66 in November. At my full affect anyone with a pension allowing your own SS retirement less than his own WEP-reduced SS County Planning and Zoning Board retirement age could I collect half from employment which did not benefit to grow by 8% per year of benefit, he won’t get a survivor’s to rezone 21 acres of property from of his benefit and let mine grow participate in the Social Security delay (2/3rds of 1% per month of benefit. As you may be aware, Agricultural A-1 to Commercial until age 70? Or upon filing, am program. delay) up until you are 70 years of the Federal CSRS plan has been C-1. Northwest Ag Services has I forced to take my full benefit GPO is the more severe of these age, when your benefit amount will replaced by the Federal Employee completed an application for the instead? If I can take half of his two provisions, because it reduces be 32% more than it would be at Retirement System (FERS) which rezoning of this 21 acres of proper- benefit, would it be half of his any spousal (or survivor) benefit age 66. But when you claim your participates in Social Security, so ty located off of 13 Hwy South of full benefit or half of the reduced your husband might be entitled to benefit at age 70 your husband’s WEP and GPO do not apply to the City of Kingston city limits on benefit? Also, upon claiming my by 2/3rds of his CSRS pension, spousal benefit won’t be based on those who retire under FERS. the West side of the road in order benefit, would my husband be which means that he will not be your increased amount, but rather This article is intended for in- to build a Commercial Agricultural entitled to claim half, and thus in- able to get a spousal benefit from upon your FRA benefit amount of formation purposes only and does business. This public hearing will crease what he is currently receiv- you when you apply (2/3rds of $2000, which means he still won’t not represent legal or financial be held on November 12, 2019, in ing on his own benefit? In addition, his CSRS pension is more than get a spousal benefit due to the guidance. It presents the opinions the Commissioner’s room of the upon my death, would my husband he would get as a spousal benefit). Government Pension Offset. and interpretations of the AMAC Caldwell County Courthouse at 9: qualify for my full Social Security You, on the other hand, will be Finally, if you should prede- Foundation’s staff, trained and 30 a.m. benefit or is he subject to offset by eligible (at your full retirement cease your husband, the GPO will accredited by the National Social C20-2w, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 the Windfall Offset or Government age, or “FRA,” of 66) to file a “Re- also affect his survivor’s benefit, Security Association (NSSA). Pension Offset? Signed: Confused stricted Application for Spousal which is based upon 100% of what NSSA and the AMAC Foundation About SS Benefits Only,” which will give you were receiving at your death and its staff are not affiliated with Dear Confused: Because of you half of his WEP-reduced So- (not on your FRA benefit). So, us- Statewide or endorsed by the Social Security your husband’s CSRS pension, his cial Security benefit (about $225/ ing the numbers you provided, if Classifieds Administration or any other gov- own Social Security benefit is re- month). You are eligible to use the your FRA benefit would be about ernmental entity. EMPLOYMENT / JOB duced by the Windfall Elimination restricted application because you $2000 your age 70 benefit will be TRAINING AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial aid for qualified students - Career placement assis- tance. 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