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www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com Four Soccer Players earn All-Districts honors. See Sports Page 7. Meta woman injured in river accident Gov. Greitens Melanie Rowden, 24, of Meta, received moderate injuries in a Gasconade River boating accident Memorial Day weekend and her mom reports she is very bruised and extremely sore but will recover from her injuries. Melanie’s mom, Wilma Rowden, said, “An angel was watch- to resign Friday ing over her for sure,” about how Melanie escaped more serious Lt. Gov. Parson to be sworn in then injures after being thrown from the boat and hitting the bank before falling under the boat and being rescued from drowning BY DAVE MARNER by her boyfriend who was able to find her under the water dur- MANAGING EDITOR ing the crisis. [email protected] According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident SUBMITTED PHOTO occurred on Sunday evening at 7:24 p.m. when a 1989 Shoal MELANIE ROWDEN was injured in a boating accident Sunday Republican Gov. Eric Greitens didn’t make many friends in the Capitol. Runner, driven by Trent J. Helton, 24, of Vienna, was traveling on the Gasconade River near the Chama Valley boat ramp when In fact, he alienated many of the state’s top Republican leaders. this 1989 Shoal Runner failed to negotiate a curve and struck an As of 5 p.m. Friday, Greitens will step down as governor and Lt. Gov. Mike See River accident on Page 3 embankment. Rowden was airfreighted to University Hospital and Parson will replace him. Embroiled in a scandal which includes an admitted released early Monday morning with severe bruising. extra-marital affair with his former hairdresser and allegations of felony data tampering for using a charity donor list to raise campaign contributions, Greitens announced Tuesday he would resign on June 1. Greitens announced his intent to resign Tuesday during an apparently hastily scheduled 4:15 p.m. press conference held in his office. The conference was an- Belle-Bland Community Center’s rental nounced to the media at 3:35 p.m. Reports earlier in the day suggested a Cole County court ruling titled the table agreement updated by aldermen against Greitens in his bid to avoid what Republican leadership in both the House See Greitens on Page 9 BY ROXIE MURPHY work on weekends, and they would like said. “If you can catch them, the keys ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER some time away too. are there.” [email protected] “I know it sounds mean, but I don’t Board members did not like the idea know what else to do,” Hicks said. of the keys not being at city hall. The Belle-Bland Community Center According to the previous contract “I think the keys should be at city hall,” rental contract was changed May 8 to renters, “may pick up the key to the build- Alderman Tony Gieck argued. require renters to pick up the facility’s ing on the evening before their event or Alderman Jeanette Struemph said she keys at city hall during working hours. the morning of the event. (Picking up the thought they should leave the contract Failure to do so will result in the renter evening before will depend on what other as is. still being liable for the rental. functions are at the building.” Hicks also had some recommended City Clerk Frankie Hicks explained According to the new contract, “No changes to the pricing that she hoped the changes she was suggesting during keys will be given out over the week- would simplify the rental. the April 10 meeting, including making end. All keys must be picked up no later The previous contract allowed rent- renters pick up the keys to the facility at than Friday at 4 p.m., failure to pick up ers to rent meeting room no. 1 for $250; city hall no later than 4 p.m. on Fridays. a key will result in still being liable for meeting room no. 2 for $75; kitchen for “If you don’t pick up the keys by Fri- the rental.” $50; office for $25; patio for $50; or the day,” Hicks began, “then you don’t use Mayor Josh Seaver was not fond of entire building for $375, including patio the hall, but are still liable for the rental.” the change. and office. Hicks said she knows the rule is harsh, “My suggestion would be to give the See Community Center on Page 5 but she and other city employees do not key to the police department,” Seaver Maries R-1 school lunch prices will increase next school year BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER school is not losing any more money than usual on the lunch ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER program. In the past, the board has stated it will not use the school [email protected] lunch program as a money-maker, but would like to keep the loss at a minimum. The lunch price increases were approved. VIENNA — School lunch prices at Maries R-1 School will In other business at the May Maries R-1 School Board increase slightly for the 2018-2019 school year. The school meeting: board approved the increases during action at the May meeting. —In his report to the board, High School Principal Ian Murray Cafeteria employee Amy Rowden approached Superinten- said 41 high school students have signed up for summer school, dent Joe Dunlap about her proposal to increase the lunch prices, which began May 24. The classes offered this summer include which have not been raised in the last two years. The cost to feed Spanish, physical education, driver’s education, and credit re- the students has increased, she said. The prices will increase by covery. Murray named the athletes who were successful in the ten cents for grades K-6 to $2.10 per meal, will remain at $2.25 state track meet. He said graduation went well and he heard a for grades 6-8 (Middle School), and increase by 15 cents to $2.40 comment about having graduation on a Saturday night instead Flags to honor those who served for students in grades 9-12. The district’s average weighted of a Sunday because it is so hot. Board member Penny Schoene price goal is $2.92 and Rowden noted by increasing the prices said maybe it can be held on a day other than Mother’s Day. each year by ten cents, Maries R-1 should be compliant with Petershagen said because of the track and baseball post season, Belle city worker Dave Heflin (above) hangs American flags on May 24, before the state in trying to meet the weighted average price “without a Saturday night graduation would have to be held very late. Memorial Day. Flags lined the telephone poles in the downtown area and adding too much of an extra burden to our paying parents.” —Schoene commented the senior awards assembly was added a patriotic feel to Alvarado Avenue. Board President Cindy Petershagen said the board probably See Lunch prices on Page 3 PHOTO BY JACOB WARDEN will need to increase prices again next year. Dunlap said the Couple plans to continue conservation series this fall, in 2019

BY ROXIE MURPHY 200 person audience. ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER In the play, Roosevelt reportedly wrote to Muir requesting a four- [email protected] day camping trip with just the conservationist at Yosemite Valley. Roosevelt said he wanted no politics for four days. BLAND — Bruce and Jan Sassmann of Prairie Star Farms near Muir, who was a supporter of turning the valley into a national Bland opened up about their May 18th and 19th event The Tramp park, was hesitant. However, he decided to humor the president in and the Roughrider and their plans to continue the Legends of hopes of pressing him into seeing Muir’s point-of-view. Conservation series. The humorous and comical play was well portrayed and thought- “Friday night was really better than Saturday,” Bruce said. “And out by Stetson and Wiegand. The audience was related and laughed much better than Friday night a year ago.” along with the dry wit of Muir and Roosevelt’s frustrating refusal Jan added that Friday night, they were really preaching to the choir. to discuss conservation politics. “We would like to widen the audience,” she said. “Partners and sponsors collectively contributed about $35,000 This year’s show featured the 26th United States President to the event to cover expenses,” Bruce said. “That was about how Theodore Roosevelt, by Joe Wiegand, and John Muir, by Lee much the cost of the program was last year too.” BRUCE AND JAN SASSMANN hosted May 18-19 performances in their Legends of Stetson, in a two-man re-enactment of their 1903 camping trip to See Legends of Conservation on Page 5 Conservation series by Joe Wiegand as 26th United States President Theodore Roosevelt Yosemite Valley. They performed the nearly two hour play with a (second from left) and Lee Stetson as John Muir. PHOTO BY ROXIE MURPHY

Earth Day Wood carver Belle board Contest shares discuses winners advice to changes to 2019 announced See Page 6 artists See Page 12 graduation See Page 10

“Have no fear of perfection - you’ll never reach it.” — SALVADOR DALI MCA ■ WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ■ PAGE 2

A NEW ADVENTURE On the road with 36 million people

ccording to the Automobile Association of acres. We ended up hiking between six and seven the United States. There we enjoyed paintings by America 36.6 million people traveled on the miles that day. Sometimes we were in a group of 30 Picasso, Salvador Dali, Monet, van Gogh and more, Ahighways over Memorial Day weekend. Of to 40 other people. along with a couple thousand other people. One that course Connie and I had no idea we would be joining If you love nature and the outdoors I would highly we were looking forward to seeing, especially dad, the biggest group of travelers for the Memorial Day recommend this park. We may even go back another was American Gothic by Grant Wood. Unfortunately weekend in the last 12 years when we made our plans time. Just not on a holiday weekend. it was on loan to another museum until June. last Thanksgiving. We usually avoid travel on holidays. by DENNIS On Sunday we rose early and headed farther north After the museum we went back in the park and At Thanksgiving it seemed like a good idea to take to visit another place I have never been, Chicago. enjoyed some famous Chicago stuffed deep dish advantage of this three day weekend and spend some WARDEN Ethan and Hillary had been there before and were pizza by Giordano’s. Unless you have ever had this time with our family away from home. excited to be our guides. pizza it’s hard to explain. The first thing you notice Along with over 36 million travelers there were So this weekend we headed to a northern climate Our plans were to beat the traffic and arrive early, is the sauce is on the top of this one and a half inch a proportional number of Illinois’ finest patrolling where many people only use an air conditioner, if 8:30 a.m. Unbeknownst to us there were upwards of thick pizza. This keeps the crust nice and crisp. The Intestate 55 and 39 during my drive north on Friday they have one, a couple times a year. 10,000 bike riders (my guess) on Lake Shore Drive next thing that catches your eye is the price — $80 evening. Luckily they had plenty of other speeders This was one of those times. It was just as hot there who beat us. They started at 5:30. for two large pizzas. Not something I would have on to keep their attention away from me. as it was here — 90 to 98 degrees. We spent the first two hours enjoying the scenery a regular basis, but worth the experience. I don’t know about you but for me to relax (there We chose to rent two villas at Grizzly Jack’s Grand in Chicago’s Grant Park and Millennium Park. These Our last stop in Chicago was the Museum of Science is always something to work on either at home or at Bear Resort in northern Illinois right next to Starved parks were full of beautiful flowers and hostas. It is and Industry. Full of interactive educational exhibits the newspaper) I have to be away from home. Rock State Park. also home to the “Bean sculpture.” this reminds me of the Science Center in St. Louis. This is the second time this year we have left the According to its web site the park was voted the #1 I had never heard of this. It’s an aluminum sculp- The good thing about the two museums is they homestead to get away from it all. The first was in attraction in the state of Illinois. Everyone who voted ture of a bean, about the size of a house. Because of kept us out of the heat. But we did end up walking a March, when we headed to Florida for warm sunny decided to show up at the park on Saturday. The only it’s shape it reflects the surrounding Chicago skyline. total of six and one half miles that day also. beaches. Unfortunately for us the jet stream headed way I can describe the crowd is to compare it to Six Although a little weird, it’s unresistable, drawing All in all it was a great relaxing weekend. I never south also dropping the temperatures (which were in Flags or Silver Dollar City. everyone to it like a magnet for photos. thought about all the work I needed to do and thor- the 80’s and 90’s the week before) to the 60’s and low The park has 13 miles of hiking trails character- Our primary visit was the Art Institute of Chi- oughly enjoyed the time with my family. 70’s. Not ideal temperatures to lay out on the beach. ized by many canyons and waterfalls within its 2,630 cago, one of the largest and oldest art museums in I hope you had a wonderful weekend also.

CAPITOL PERSPECTIVES HOMETOWN BOY The possibility of a light on dark money Weird weather hits farmers This spring, Missouri’s Ethics Commis- of this dark-money organization emerged with low yields, bad quality sion may have found a solution to one of when an organization campaigning for a the biggest threats to transparency of special “right to work” ballot issue to ban mandatory We can’t agree that climate is changing and man-made. Can we agree interest money in public policy. union membership reported it had received weather is changing? Does everybody notice? Critics call it “dark money.” The term $2.4 million from A New Missouri. Weather can make or break a farm. refers to money special interests secretly Because A New Missouri is not a cam- We’ve seen temperatures go up and rains stop. Think back to 2012 when dump into campaigns without disclosure. paign committee, it’s not required to disclose drought made a huge impact. For years, Missouri law has required politi- its own finances — including where it got When crops don’t yield supplies shrink. Prices shoot up, but, high prices cal campaigns to disclose donors. the $2.4 million it funneled into the “right don’t mean much if you grew no corn or beans to sell. But there’s a loophole. to work” campaign. Now, we’re into something weird. Maybe we have a common old It involves an organization that is not a Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, has been drought heading our way. Could it be a repeat of 2012? How many farms legal campaign organization and, thus, is the leading critic of this dark-money trend can outlive that with today’s financial reserves on each farm? exempt from campaign financial disclosure by PHILL BROOKS in Missouri politics. In his final year in the I stumbled onto an informative col- laws. A donor wishing to be secret simply inauguration. Senate, the only two bills he’s sponsored umn in a Hoard’s Dairyman magazine contributes to the reporting-exempt organi- Greitens’ inaugural festivities were seek to expose dark money. Neither bill from March. John Hibma a Connecticut zation, which then dumps the money into a financed by a dark-money inaugural com- was given even a committee hearing in dairy consultant dismissed climate and political campaign. mittee that was not required to disclose the Senate. wondered about weather. When the campaign identifies its con- its finances because it was a campaign But, the Missouri Ethics Commission As he points out, warm zones are tributors, as required by law, it lists only committee. may have found a way around legislative moving northward. Also, storms become the exempt organization as the contributor We know the donors only because Greit- inaction about dark money. more frequent and violent. Those ideas — not the exempt organization’s donors. To ens identified them in his inaugural program. In an early May advisory opinion, the are supported by our daily weather. be legal, this process requires that there’s But the amounts from those donors remain commission concluded that a non-profit My bias says yes, climate is changing. no explicit agreement as to the ultimate a secret as well as whether the donor list organization becomes a political committee Our own MU climatologist said on the recipient of a donor’s money. was complete. required to disclose its finances if it received weekly MU extension teleconference Even more insidious are the attack ads Later that inaugural day, Greitens signed more than $250 from any one contributor or by DUANE DAILEY that this month, May, is heading toward you so often see against public figures that an executive order prohibiting government more than $500 in a calendar year “for the the warmest in 124 years. Earlier he told are not funded by campaign committees. employees, including those in his own office, primary or incidental purpose of influenc- how the last 10 winters were warmer and warmer. Our average growing Because the attack ads are independent of the from accepting lobbyist gifts. ing or attempting to influence the actions season has grown by nine days. candidate and ballot-issue campaign com- Yet, some of the donors to Greitens’ inau- of voters.” That longer season may not be useful. Spring storms may prevent earlier mittees, no financial disclosure is required. guration celebration had significant financial It’s hard to believe that of the $2.4 mil- planting. He said that before we lived through this spring. Gov. Eric Greitens has personified the interests with state government including lion A New Missouri gave to the “right to Long-term weather changes add up to climate change. Climate is what growth of this dark-money approach. one company that later got a no-bid state work” campaign there wasn’t at least one happens over the century. It was a dark-money funded organization, contract from the Greitens’ administration. contributor who intended to influence voters. Okay. Back to Himba. The main part of his column told about chang- Seals for Truth, that dumped more than $1.9 Later that year, Greitens supporters set Left unanswered in MEC’s advisory ing quality of forages. He’s aiming at dairy producers, but every Missouri million into Greitens’ primary campaign for up another dark-money organization — A opinion is how to determine donor inten- beef farmer should listen. governor just weeks before the primary and New Missouri. tions. But MEC has taken a step towards Forage quality changes dairy cow’s milk quality and pounds. with no disclosure about the real source of Its stated purpose is to support the gov- shinning a light on dark money that the We’ve had more days with little sunshine. Grass, like all plants, takes that money. ernor’s agenda. legislature has failed to address. solar power to run photosynthesis. He finds that plants without sun make Eventually, Seals for Truth filed a federal Although run by the governor’s former (Phill Brooks has been a Missouri state- fewer sugars, less protein and more fiber. report designating the source of that money, campaign manager, it technically is not a house reporter since 1970. He is the director I bet if farmers test hay put up this year so far it won’t measure up to but it turned out to be a dark-money orga- campaign committee. So, its finances are of Missouri Digital News and an emeritus textbook feed values. More supplements will be needed. nization exempt from campaign finance completely secret, including its funding faculty member of the Missouri School of MU agronomist Craig Roberts has already warned about dangers lurking disclosure requirements. sources. Journalism. He has covered every governor in fescue grass cut and baled this year. It will be extra stemmy and seedy. Dark money returned as an issue in his But this year an indication about the assets since the late Warren Hearnes). For fescue, that means toxins stored in the seed. Also, Roberts notes that little hay was put up that didn’t get rained on. Haymakers noted that there wasn’t much rain over most of the state this year. Just enough rain to spoil haymaking and leaching out nutrients. This developed since Hibma wrote in March. TIMELY COMMENTARY Weather changes have big impact on farming. The lack of warmth and rain has an immediate impact on corn and soybean growth. We see it. The loss may not be as visible on forages. May Sisters Day Himba notes that alfalfa, the queen of forages, may not be the usual. Low sugars and higher lignin cut the feed value. BY LINDA CRIDER We had a rather lengthy discussion about falling down. A few We may not change the weather or the climate. But, we must learn to of us have been injured in falls over the last couple of months manage around the impacts. That means more forage testing to keep ra- Whoa! What was that going by so fast? My goodness it was and some others just embarrassed. It is so bad that even Linda’s tions balanced. another month. That brings us to another sisters day. The weather neighbor fell down her stairs. It took me awhile to realize that the Corn Belt crept north. Minnesota is at that lovely in between time when the cold is not too cold and After eating, some of the discussion accompanied a project and Dakotas have become corn country. The soybean, our warm-climate the hot is not too hot, so let’s enjoy it while we can. furnished by Lucy. We took baby quilt blocks meant for embroi- crop, now grows in “cold” Canada. Lucy Branson is our hostess this month and we had a lovely fun dery but we used a different technique to complete them. We had Is that climate change or just different weather? filled outing. We started our day by gathering at the Vienna Senior a large box of Crayons and got down to business coloring the A big culprit is the amount of CO2 we spew into the atmosphere every Center. Our breakfast was supplied by the Lutheran ladies bake blocks. It was a little bit harder then coloring on paper but not day. A carbon dioxide molecule, an insignificant one molecule of carbon, sale by way of Sue Kleffner. We had raisin bread, cinnamon rolls, that bad and the blocks turned out quite beautifully. Lucy will latches onto two molecules of oxygen. That carbon can lift off and fly banana bread and chocolate chip cookies. Butter was available iron them to set the color and remove the wax and they will be into space. We’re storing a lot of molecules of carbon up there: Millions for the breads and rolls and coffee and tea to top everything off. ready to set together. Everyone participated in the fun activity. of metric tons. As usual our meal was accompanied by lively conversation. Those present for our special day were: Lucy Branson our Think about it. Will we ever cut back on emissions? Our federal gov- We discussed ancestry and having your DNA tested. We also hostess, Betty West, Katie Risse, Mary Jo Crider, Shirley Huff- ernment decided to not improve emission reduction on our cars. It sounds talked about company over the Mother’s Day holiday. Betty’s man, Linda Crider, Pam Hale (for her mother our sister Georgia crazy, but that affects our farms. son Ray and his wife Candy came from Yuba City, California Hood) and Sue Kleffner (our friend/sister). Oh well, who in Washington believes in science? If we don’t follow came to visit over the weekend. Pam had a visit from some of Lunch was provided by the Senior Center. It offered a good science, let’s elect a leader who makes deals with Mother Nature. her Hood cousins, the furthest came from Arizona. The rest of See Sisters Day on Page 3 Send earth-saving ideas to [email protected] or 511 W. Worley, the mothers visited their respective broods for their special day. Columbia, Mo., 65203.

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Community Prosecutor’s employee did not service at VHS give reason for quitting job The Advocate wants to clarify that Maries County Prosecuting The Ag Science 1 finished their Attorney’s employee, Laneia Walters, did not site poor air quality extra project on May 21 including in the prosecutor’s office as the reason she gave two weeks notice fresh paint, repaired boards and and her formal resignation on May 16. She did not give a reason for new grass planned at the VHS her resignation. The poor air quality was another issue and this was sign by the track. discussed at the Maries County Commission meeting and the dis- cussion was printed in the May 23, 2018 edition of this publication. In her letter to Prosecutor Terry Schwartze, Walters said she would complete her time at the office “with the same diligence and dedication that you have come to expect from me” and that she will be happy to train her replacement and assist with the transition. She thanked Schwartze for the employment opportunity. SUBMITTED PHOTO Commissioners interested in MOAD Board decides to skip having Facebook page services provided by MRPC The Maries-Osage Ambulance Board Week, which was May 20-26. district’s policy as MOAD must use the closest MARIES COUNTY — The be coming along well. Fagre said decided not to establish a Facebook page for —MOAD staffer Dennis Thurmon is the new appropriate facility. Maries County Commissioners that morning they were as Shyrna the district because of how some people use CPR instructor for the district and has been put —The board accepted the drug free work talked about attending the Mera- Church. He also said the clay dirt the social media medium to write all types of through the training to do so. place policy. Opoka said the company that does mec Morning in Maries County with rock in it is coming from Joe comments. —Opoka said there is a mutual aid agreement the drug screenings, TOMO, had completed on May 30 at Vienna City Hall Rowden’s place in the Iberia area. At the board’s May meeting, Administrator with all of the surrounding ambulance services the second quarter random drug screening and at 9 a.m. when county residents MoDOT’s Meramec Area Brian Opoka broached the subject, saying they except for Phelps County, which is operated by everything went well. are invited to the program where Engineer, Preston Kramer, said could use Facebook and Craig’s List to advertise Phelps County Regional Medical Center, which —In old business, Bruce Grotewiel is set MRPC staff will give an overview the project is about 60 percent for job openings and to notify people when the is a corporation. MOAD almost always has Ad- to attend CAD training on June 5 and Office of the services MRPC provides. complete and is moving along district has some type of event. He has mixed vance Life Support (ALS) available, Opoka said, Manager Carla Butler is scheduled for her an- Eastern District Commis- nicely. The rain in the forecast feelings about it and it would go against the but about three weeks ago, the district utilized nual training on June 6-8. The Survey Monkey sioner Doug Drewel asked if the for the next couple weeks may district’s social media policy. Board President Phelps County on a ALS response. Opoka has set patient satisfaction survey will be put in place same type of informational and impact the project and others in Don Lanning said it could be fixed so that only up a meeting with that organization’s coordina- this week. MOAD did a standby at the Vienna comment-seeking meeting will be the area. certain people could post but that would not stop tor in an effort to establish an agreement. The rodeo and there were no problems. Opoka said held in the Belle area for east side GRADE IS NOT RIGHT people from making comments. Opoka said mutual aid agreement is for when the agency Hilkemeyers came and picked up the shed at the residents. He wondered why they Drewel said water will be people made comments when the ambulance intercepts and MOAD utilizes their paramedic Vienna base to make the repairs in Freeburg. It chose Vienna City Hall instead of running into the road at the new was in the parade. They would not be able to and the other ambulance service charges a $75 will be brought back when its finished. Max- the courthouse. Dollar General Store in Vichy control comments on a Facebook page. Board fee for using their paramedic. well said he will check on the progress. Also, Presiding Commissioner Ray because the grade is not quite member Laura Stratman said she is “very —Opoka said former board member Ralph Maxwell said he turned on the air conditioner Schwartze, who currently is right. When it rains the water runs hesitant” to open up the district to this. Board Wilde had a couple of names of people who at the repeater shed in Freeburg. He will keep chairman of the MRPC board, from the parking lot into the road Secretary/Treasurer Wilma Stephen said she is might be willing to serve on the board for sub- and eye on it as will Freeburg Base Coordinator said they have been going to and is cutting into the area where okay with looking at free ad sites such as Craig’s district six. He didn’t know whether or not Wilde Dennis Thurmon. various cities and talking about the gravel meets the concrete. He List. Board member Eileen Smith asked if there has spoken with those individuals. Board Vice —In the financial report, income for April services and having a sort of thinks it needs a grate cut into it is a specific group or site for EMS. After some President Steve Maxwell said he talked with was reported at $41,816.42, expenses at listening post about the needs to take away the water. discussion, the board decided against having Wilde also but has not heard back from him. $47,572.73 for a net income of of the individual communities. To prepare for the project on a Facebook page and using social media sites —Opoka said he will have more informa- -$5,756.73. Schwartze did not know if the MCR 443, Road Two used two to advertise. tion later about the Stemi policy recertification In the collection report, April income sources same type of meeting will be inch clean rock and built up the In other business at the May MOAD meeting: of area hospitals. To be Stemi certified there were $970.41 from Maries County taxes, held in Belle. gravel two inches higher than the —The board approved buying new coolers are certain criteria to be met. Once the new $186.21 from Osage County taxes, $20,567.90 Schwartze will end his tenure concrete. Now that area is where for each of the 23 district staff members for a list of certified hospitals is released, MOAD from service fees, $20,008.40 from sales tax, as MRPC chairman at the end of the water is draining. It will cause total cost of $374. This is in observance of EMS will make sure the updates are included in the and $83.50 from interest. June when Washington County a mud hole. Presiding Commissioner Marvin Also, in the winter, when Wright will become the chairman. MoDOT comes through with Multiple charges for woman CLAY DIRT the snow plow, the county road Lunch prices • from page 1 Western District Commis- will be piled up with snow at the sioner Ed Fagre said the work on beginning of the road and there especially enjoyable because the and rethink it as they need more who fled patrol stop Highway 42 West, adding 2 foot may be water freezing on spots individual seniors came to the po- time. Petershagen said the board A Springfield woman faces multiple charges following an accident paved shoulders on each side and where the water is pooling and dium and told what they planned to wants to do what’s fair for the that injured almost everyone in her vehicle. She was fleeing law en- repaving the highway, appears to not draining properly. do following graduation. She said teachers who should be paid for forcement at the time she wrecked her vehicle in Maries County on it made it more personal. Murray their extra work, but also do what it Sunday night. said it was Counselor Natalie right for the school district. Board The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports arresting Hope J. Wil- Martin’s idea and Murray had member Dave Garro said they liams, 19, of Springfield at 9:04 p.m. on Sunday and charging her with River accident • from page 1 other compliments about it. He are pretty far along in the year to felony resisting arrest, felony endangering the welfare of a child, pos- downstream, failed to negotiate a curve in the waterway and struck said it gave the seniors ownership be making changes, but was told session of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, operating an embankment. The accident occurred on the Gasconade River in of the assembly. the extra duty contracts have not a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, no license plate front of the Chama Valley boat ramp, down driver from Indian Ford. —In old business, there was a been done yet. Garro said it will light, resisting or interfering with arrest for misdemeanor, no seatbelt, Three people were thrown from the boat, but Rowden was the only lot of discussion about the extra be hard to make a determination failure to stop at stop sign, failure to signal, careless and imprudent one to hit the bank, her mother said. She was flown to University duty salaries. Even with more in- by next month. The board tabled driving resulting in a crash, and no insurance. She was taken to the Hospital in Columbia via Phelps Air Ambulance. formation on the number of hours the issue for now. Phelps County Jail in a 24 hour hold. Wilma Rowden said tests were done at the hospital and no bones spent in extra duties that were —Dunlap said all the routes for According to the patrol, the vehicle accident occurred at 9:03 p.m. were broken and there was no internal bleeding, but there was plenty provided by some of the teachers, next year have been established. Sunday in Maries County on Highway 68, about three miles west of St. of bruising inside and out. Melanie is resting at home from her injures. there still is a big disparity in the The bus drivers said they wanted James. Williams was driving a 2008 Dodge Charger northbound and the The family says thanks to the first responders for their good work. pay amounts individuals receive. more money but it is his recom- crash occurred as she was fleeing from a trooper and traveled off the Dunlap said because the rate of pay mendation the pay stay were it is. westbound side of the roadway and struck a tree. Ava Brown, a child is based on the individual’s current The bus drivers received a mileage less than a year old, was the only occupant using a safety device and salary rather than the base salary, pay increase last year. The board she was not injured. She and Monishia L. Brown, 21, of Springfield, it makes the differences even accepted by bus contracts/pay. were transported by St. James Ambulance to Phelps County Regional • Local News wider. Schoene said not enough —The board accepted the Medical Center (PCRMC) in Rolla as Monishia Brown had moderate • Regional News teachers turned in their hours and resignation of paraprofessional injuries. William C. Farisse, 32, and Williams, all of Springfield, were she suggested the board table it Michelle Valley. transported by a patrol vehicle to PCRMC with minor injuries. • Editorials • Opinions Relay For Life of Osage & Maries Counties • Area Sports Sisters Day • from page 2 Coverage variety of items all deliciously or so learning and playing this fun prepared. Our choices were: oven filled game. It is definitely worth • School News baked pork chops, fresh biscuits, the time it takes to learn how to • Club News gravy, ham and cheese om- play for the fun of playing it. elets, spinach and strawberry Just before lunch Lucy read • Classified Ads salad, a full salad bar and large this little ditty to us: We all get fresh baked cinnamon rolls. heavier as we get older. It’s • Yard Sales Of course this meal was also because there’s a lot more infor- accompanied by more talking. mation in our heads. So...I’m not You know quilting has to come fat...I am just really intelligent and SUBSCRIPTION FORM ✄Clip and mail today to: up and it did. We talked about my head can’t hold any more so the Brinktown quilting group it has started filling up the rest of MARIES COUNTY and about Pam’s new long arm me. Ha!Ha! Friday, June 15, 2018 quilting machine. Pam is work- After we finished our game ing on learning to use her new we loaded up in our cars and • 6:00pm–midnight machine. 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AREA OBITUARIES

Robert Cardin Marion Sbabo Floreine Stockton

Robert Dean “Bob” Cardin, 83, Dixon, died Marion “Mike” Sbabo, 88, St. James, died Monday, Floreine Alice (Auf Der Heide) Stockton, Owens- Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in the Dixon Nursing May 14, 2018, at his home in rural St. James. ville, formerly of Belle, died May 22, 2018. and Rehabilitation Center, Dixon. He was born Aug. 9, 1929, to John and Rosa She was born April 1, 1918, to Henry John and He was born Jan. 5, 1935, to Harry Bryan and Spanvello Sbabo, in Rosati. Una May Tyree Auf Der Heide, at Bland. Marcella (Helms) Cardin, at Franks Switch. He was united in marriage to Lora Jane Sbabo. She was united in marriage to Winferd Bray “W.B.” He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Joan Mike was a farmer and contractor builder. He “Bud” Stockton, April 8, 1939. Williams, June 4, 1954, at Bellflower. built houses in St. James and the surrounding Floreine was employed at the Broom Factory Bob was a lifelong member of the Nazarene Church and attended areas. in Bland, the Belle Shoe Factory and Three Rivers Freedom Church in Dixon. He was an entrepreneur owning and operat- He was preceded in death by parents, John and Electric Coop before working as a bookkeeper for the ing R and M Fiberglass; opening Country View Acres Campground in Rosa; son, Terry Sbabo; brother, Louis A. Sbabo; and lime quarry Bud and Everett Elrod opened in 1953 1980; and owning and operating Cardin’s Carpet. sisters, Lea Nelda Funk, Anna Hession, Katherine Taible, Marie Neuf and later as a bookkeeper for Stockton Charcoal. She also prepared taxes He was preceded in death by parents, Harry and Marcella; brothers, and Mickey Rutherford. for many local people and was a secretary for the Belle Fair for 15 years. George and Bill Cardin; sister, Virginia Cardin; granddaughter, Ellen He is survived by wife, Lora; son, Ken Jeffrey Sbabo and wife Mi- She was preceded in death by siblings, Florence May, Warren Arthur, Cardin; and brother-in-law, Rex Young. chele, St. James; daughters, Jana Sue Wassilak and husband Jim, Rolla, Wilma Ruth, David Robert, Lois Marguerite and Sarah Dorrine. He is survived by wife, Mary; sons, Larry Cardin and wife Jeannie Jill Lyn Michaels, Rolla; daughter-in-law, Sharon Sbabo, St. James; and She is survived by son, John and wife Betty, Belle; three grandchil- and Eddie Cardin and wife Tina, all of Dixon; daughters, Kathi Ioane eight grandchildren. dren; and seven great-grandchildren. and husband Nick and Dawn Tope and husband Jeremy, all of Dixon; Funeral services were held Thursday, May 17, at the Jones Funeral Funeral services were held Friday, May 25, at Liberty Church of siblings, Ruth Rinck and husband David, Cloey Young, Alfred Cardin and Home, St. James, with Craig Rippy officiating. Interment was in the Christ with Randy Carr officiating. Interment was in Grovedale Cem- wife Joyce, Eloda Watson and husband Gordon, John Cardin and wife Miles Cemetery in rural St. James. Memorial contributions suggested etery near Belle. Donna, Lorene Cardin, Elmer Cardin and wife Gloria and Carl Cardin; to Gasconade Christian Service Camp or Solid Rock Christian Church sisters-in-law, Madeline and Jeanette Cardin; and 11 grandchildren and Pre-School. 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, St. James. Tommy Thompson Funeral services were held Friday, May 18, at Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon. Samuel Jerry “Tommy” Thompson, 79, Vienna, Arrangements entrusted to Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon. Arlene Schoenfeld died Monday, May 21, 2018. He was born July 22, 1938, to Samuel Sylvester Arlene M. Schoenfeld, 95, Bland, died Monday, and Merle (Bewley) Thompson, at Fort Worth, Texas. Delores Land May 21, 2018, at Lenoir Woods Central Care Center, He was united in marriage to Dorothy Elaine Ray, Columbia. Feb. 19, 1977, at St. Charles. Delores Josephine Land, 78, Belle, died Friday, She was born March 15, 1923, to Stephen Al- Tommy served in the U.S. Marines from Jan. May 25, 2018, at Crystal Oaks Nursing Home, Festus. exander and Emma Nettie (Eye) Sparks, in Potosi. 31, 1957 to Jan. 28, 1959, where he was honorably She was born Feb. 7, 1940, to Biaggio and Patrina She was united in marriage to Harold P. Schoenfeld, discharged at Camp Pendleton, Calif., at the rank of (Mandino) Zangaro, in St. Louis. June 23, 1945, in St. Louis. Corporal (E-4). He was trained to be a Radio Opera- She was united in marriage to Jerry Grant Land Arlene was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, tor, qualified to wear the Rifle Expert Badge and was in line to receive Sr., Feb. 6, 1960, at Affton. Owensville. the Good Conduct Medal. After he moved to Vienna in 1977, he and Delores worked as a florist. She was preceded in death by parents, Stephen wife Dorothy became members of the Union Hill Baptist Church. He She was preceded in death by parents, Biaggio and Emma; husband, Harold; sister, Hallie Wisdom; brothers, Obert, later pastored the Cowboy Country Church, Iberia, and then the Grace and Patrina; and brothers, Vincent and Paul Zangaro. Merle and Carles Sparks; sister-in-law, Eileen Sparks; and brothers-in- Cowboy Church, Vienna, as long as his health permitted. At the time of She is survived by sons, Jerry Land Jr. and wife law, Dale E. Schoenfeld and Ray Wisdom. his death, he was serving as Honorary Chaplain of the New Bloomfield Maureen, Belle, Thomas Land and wife Dina, Troy, and Jeffrey Land She is survived by sons, Dr. Roger H. Schoenfeld and wife Elizabeth, Cowboys for Christ Chapter. He was a member of the American Quarter Sr. and wife Shelley, DeSoto; daughter, Holly Moss and husband Mark, Joplin, and Craig R. Schoenfeld and wife Amanda, Columbia; sisters-in- Horse and National Cutting Horse Associations. Highland, Ill.; brother, Richard Zangaro and wife Lora, Cadet; and ten law, Rose Sparks, Bland, Mildred Sparks, St. Louis, and Joyce Schoenfeld, During his working life, he was employed by the McDonnell-Douglas grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Effingham, Ill.; and nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one Corporation, St. Louis, as an engineer in their Harpoon and Tomahawk Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 29, at Gottenstroeter Chapel, great-great-grandchild. Missile Programs and in their Apollo and Mercury Space Programs Owensville, with Rev. Kevin Sullivan officiating. Interment will be in Funeral services will be held (today) Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 11 prior to his first retirement. He was then employed by the University of Owensville City Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to St. a.m. at Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, with Rev. Daniel Sparks officiating. Missouri, Rolla, prior to Missouri S & T, as a Research Scientist before Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Interment will be in New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi. starting his own company, CST, Inc., Rolla, where he worked with three Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville. Arrangements entrusted to Moore Funeral Home, Potosi. dimensional imaging projects. He was preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Merle. He is survived by wife, Dorothy; children, Gregg Thompson and wife Becky and Cheryl Stockwell and husband Bill, all of Wichita, DEATH NOTICE Kan., Colleen Smith, O’Fallon, Randy Conoyer and wife JoAnn, Troy, COLLEGE CLIPS and TeJae Jackson and husband Michael, Hanna City, Ill.; and seven LOCAL STUDENTS EARN HONORS grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Kerin Redden Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Truman State University Vienna. Kerin E. Redden, 81, Bland, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Gascon- Evan Winter, Argyle, Evan Thierry, Belle, Logan Miller, Bland, ade Manor in Owensville. Sara Lambeth, Vienna, Emily Massman, Westphalia, and Megan Arrangements are pending. Hodge, Freeburg, have been named to the 2018 Vice President’s A full obituary will be published at a later date. List at Truman State University. HEARTLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY BELLE SCHEDULE MARIES COUNTY REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS May 31 2:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials 5:30 p.m...... Summer Reading Program Joseph M. Marling (Bishop), W. Shawn Section: 30, Township: 42, Range: 4, Government Block: 15, Lot: 7, 8, to Alan Christian Michel. ....“Gus and Me: The Story of My Grandad and My First Guitar” Mcknight (Bishop), parcels in Section: 30, Town- Lot: SW-SE, to Bradley P. Mullen, Lori A. Mullen. Pamela Kirby, parcels in Section: 18, Town- June 5 1:00 p.m...... Veteran’s Representative ship: 42, Range: 4, Government Lot: SW-SE, to Eliot Unitarian Chapel, parcels in Section: ship: 42, Range: 4, Government Lot: NE-NE, to June 7 5:00 p.m...... Summer Reading Program Brad Heidbrink, Marissa Heidbrink. 12, Township: 45, Range: 6, Government Lot: Kyle J. Story...... “Trombone Shorty” and “Rock Away Granny” Alice L. Wheat, Ralph Robert Roesler, SE-SE, NW-SE, SW-SE, SE-SW, to Morgan M. Willis D. Roethemeyer, parcels in Section: June 9 11:00 a.m...... Read to a Rescue Dog (formerly known as) Alice L. Roesler, parcels Hagedorn, Tyler B. Hagedorn. 17, Township: 41, Range: 4, Government Lot: in Section: 25, Township: 44, Range: 6, Gov- Nancy Jensen, Richard Jensen, parcels in NE-SW-SW, NW-SW-SW, to Doris Ackmann, Call (573) 859-6825 for adult game days. ernment Lot: NE-SW, NW-SW, SE-SW, NW- Subdivision: City of Owensville, Block: 18, Lot: Robin M. Griffin. Children must be accompanied by adult. SW-SE, SW-SW-SE, NW-SW-SE, SW-SW-SE, 14, 15, to Owensville Coin Shop LLC. Doris Ackmann, Robin M. Griffin, parcels NE-SW-SE, SE-SW-SE, to Ralph Ross and Ruth Barbara A. Elmore, Mark M. Elmore, parcels in Section: 17, Township: 41, Range: 4, Govern- VIENNA SCHEDULE Ann Roesler Revocable Living Trust, Ralph in Section: 0, to John Schilling, Linda Schilling. ment Lot: NE-SW-SW, NW-SW-SW, to Willis Ross Roesler (trustee), Ruth Ann and Ralph Roger N. Thompson, Wendy Thompson, D. Roethemeyer. May 30 1:30 - 3:30 p.m....Tackling Tough Skills: Problem Solving (MOCA) Ross Roesler Revocable Living Trust, Ruth Ann parcels in Section: 35, Township: 41, Range: 6, Ely Glenn (president), Chuck Garner (super- May 31 1:00 - 2:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials Roesler (trustee). Government Lot: NW-SW, to Kenn Ann Bur- intendent of district), (now known as) Gasconade 4:00 - 5:00 p.m...... Cancer Support Group Alice L. Wheat, Ralph Robert Roesler, roughs Smith. County R II School District, (also known as) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m...... Crafting Hour with Hannah (formerly known as) Alice L. Roesler, parcels in Christopher M. Sellers, Ashley M. Valley, Reorganized School District R 2, School District 6:00 - 7:00 p.m...... Glass Etching Class for adults Section: 25, Township: 44, Range: 6, Govern- parcels in Subdivision: Tall Oaks Subdivision, No Four (successor), parcels in Subdivision: June 5 2:00 p.m...... Teen Book Club ment Lot: NW-NE, NW-NE-NE, SW-NE-NE, Lot: 5, to Danielle Medlock, Wil Medlock. City of Owensville, Block: 22, Lot: 5, 6, 7, 8, 3:00 p.m...... Disabled Veteran’s Outreach NE-NE-NE, SE-NE-NE, to Robert Michel Earl Farris (trustee), Michael Kocinski 9, 10, 11, 12; Subdivision: City of Owensville, 3:30 p.m...... Summer Reading Program Gerber, Susan Cynthia Gerber. (trustee), (formerly known as) Methodist Epis- Block: 27, Lot: 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, to Small World ...... Libraries Rock/Music Science Douglas L. Mccan, parcels in Section: 28, copal Church of Owensville, Bruce Michel Montessori School LLC. June 6 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m...... Preparing For the Workplace (MOCA) Township: 42, Range: 5, Government Lot: SW- (trustee), Dennis Mistler (trustee), New Hope Kevin Borgman, Kevin Borgmann, parcels in June 7 1:00 - 2:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials NE, to Allan J. Sieker. United Methodist Church Owensville, Harlan Subdivision: Robinson Subdivision–Hermann, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m...... Cancer Support Group Brad Heidbrink, Marissa Heidbrink, (for- Schmeideskamp (trustee), Lindsay Walters (pas- Block: A, Lot: 15, 16, to Dalton William Grosse, merly known as) Marissa Copeland, parcels in tor), parcels in Subdivision: City of Owensville, Molly Blair Maddox.

MARIES COUNTY MENUS Now Welcoming New Smiles! Thursday, May 31 Mexican Corn, Cornbread, Cin- Vienna Senior Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gra- namon Chips Choose us for quality comprehensive vy, Strawberry/Banana, Amish Thursday, June 7 dental care with a gentle touch! Center Events Chicken Casserole, Spinach, BBQ Chicken Sluggers, Carrots, Peach Crisp Watermelon Salad, Hot Dogs, Wednesday, May 30 Friday, June 1 Steak, Fries, Ice Cream We offer sedation dentistry for 10:30 a.m... Blood Pressure Check Pork Chop, Broccoli Salad, Cob- Friday, June 8 your comfort and peace of mind. bler, Chicken Salad, California Fish Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Mixed Blend, Baked Potato Fruit, Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, • Insurance Welcome Vienna Senior Monday, June 4 Potato, Potato Chip Bars • Financing Available Apple Juice Chicken, Strawberry Center Lunch Spinach Salad, Rosy Applesauce, Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Corn, ***Meals served Mon-Fri (except 210 Ball Park Rd. Vienna Chocolate Mousse holidays) for a suggested contri- bution of $4.00 for individuals age Belle Dental Clinic Phone (573) 422-3834 Tuesday, June 5 Omelets, Potatoes O’Brien, Baked 60 plus. Meals sent out weekly for those 60 and over who are home- Wednesday, May 30 Pineapple, Biscuits/Gravy, Hot DDS Dogs bound. Guests under 60 required Rodger Janes Easy Roast Chicken, Broccoli, to pay $6.50. Fruited Jello, Sloppy Joes/Bun, Wednesday, June 6 Red Roasted Potatoes, Brownies Taco Salad, Refried Beans, Pears, 203 W. Third Street • Belle MO 65013 •573-859-6901 MCA ■ WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ■ PAGE 5

News Legends of Conservation Briefs • from page 1 Jan said the cost of program concept into action, they realized PHELPS COUNTY RE- adds up quickly. they could draw on all the conser- GIONAL Medical Center will “Part of it is the Roosevelt and vation heroes from the past. Now hold their 5th Annual National Muir characters and the music,” they have two more programs in Cancer Survivors Day celebra- Jan explained. “Those guys are the works. tion Saturday, June 2, from typically five grand a piece. Then “Our next conservation event 8-11 a.m. at Greentree Christian you have the cost of travel, and it will be held Oct. 27 at the Runge Church in Rolla. This is a free just cranks up there. And a tent, Nature Center auditorium in Jef- event for any local cancer survi- just in case it would rain!” ferson City,” he said. “We are vors, but attendees are encour- Douglas Wood, who has been going to feature Jay Norwood aged to register. Breakfast will called “Minnesota’s renaissance Darling or “D’ing” Darling. D’ing be served until 10 a.m. There author, artist, musician, naturalist is a compression of his last name.” will be entertainment and a and wilderness guide, opened for Darling was a cartoonist, most drawing for baskets. For more the play. Wood involved his au- famous for his work at the Des information or to RSVP, e-mail dience in his EarthSongs that he Moines Register, a newspaper in [email protected] or has performed from coast to cost. Iowa. His work will be featured call (573) 458-8770. The Tramp and the Roughrider as “The art of Conservation: A Belle High School refinished classroom floors is the second event in the Legends Visit with Ding Darling.” THE VICHY COMMU- of Conservation series. In June “The editor at the Des Moines NITY PARK will host a fund- Maries R-2 hired Charles Luebbert Hardwood Floors of Jefferson City to refinish three classroom floors at the 2017, Bruce and Jan set their Register told D’ing he could raising breakfast this Saturday high school this summer. The upstairs language arts classroom was completed with school money. Tony goals high, building exact replicas draw anything he wanted and say June 2nd at the Vichy Volunteer Gieck, transportation and maintenance director, said the other two classrooms, Rebecca Rose’s government of the places where the fathers of anything he wanted,” Bruce said. Firehouse. The breakfast will class and Kathy Speichinger’s business class, were damaged by water over Christmas break last year, and conversation themselves, Aldo “Back when people depended on start at 7:00 am and end at 12:00 the refinished floors were paid for by insurance. Gieck said the contractor was sure the floors had not been Leopold, Muir and David Allen the newspaper for their news, his noon. There will be a full break- refinished since the school was built based on the 1930s stamp on the wood from the original manufacturer. Thorough, spent their days. They cartoons were front page of every fast menu with members of the PHOTO BY JACOB WARDEN also had re-enactors to portray paper, center of the page.” Park doing the cooking and serv- the men at their “home sites.” The Sassmann’s featured ing. Tickets for the Gun Raffle The program was called the Holy pieces of D’ing’s work at the farm to be held at the annual 4th of Trinity of Conservation. Friday and Saturday to give goers July event will be on sale. Look Maries R-2 Board of Education selects Like last year, Friday night a preview of the next event. for upcoming announcements tickets included a pre-show, din- “His cartoons are as pertinent for the 4th of July and the only ner and conversation. This year and poignant today as they were public display of Fireworks in Mid America Bank as new depository they had a lot of conservation in the time of Roosevelt,” Jan Maries County on the 4th of July BELLE — Maries R-2 School District voted $4,050 annually. enthusiasts attend. said. “Which tells you we have at the Vichy Community Park. 6-1 April 26 to make Mid America Bank their new Mid America Bank offered interest bearing check- “We had some leaders of not learned our lesson. If we are depository. ing at the Federal Fund Rate plus 33 basis points conservation,” Bruce said. “The still talking about it, we have not FAITH BAPTIST Superintendent Dr. Patrick Call said the district only monthly for $313.30 in annually interest. Investment director and deputy director of done enough.” CHURCH OF BELLE is host- does “in-district banking.” The Maries County Bank, savings/ funds management was the Federal Fund Rate Missouri Conservation; executive D’ing is also a conservationist, ing “Journey Back to Babylon which is the district’s current depository, Legends Bank plus 52 basis points monthly for $342.93 annually. director of Conservation Federa- and the Runge Center location bible school Friday, June 1, and Mid America Bank were the only three in-district Mid America Bank included a second option of tion of Missouri; and Missouri of the October event is also the from 6-9 p.m. The adventure option and they all submitted bids. the same interest bearing checking, but a change to Conservation Heritage Founda- nature center for the Conservation will continue Saturday, June 2, Call said the district gave each bank a bid packet the investment savings/funds management to a 2 year tion. Bas Pro Shops was one of our Department. from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The at the end of March and opened the bids during the fixed rate of 2.75 percent monthly, or $425.85 annually. partners in that process, and they “This one will be free and event will conclude Sunday, April meeting. Short-term loans would charge 75 percent of the were there,” Bruce said. “We had open to the public,” Jan said. “In June 3, from 2-6 p.m. No regular “They all met the requirements we put forth,” Call 4.75 percent New York Prime Rate (3.57 percent) for folks from Conservation Founda- Jefferson City, it will be limited scheduled evening services will said. “It just came down to the interest rates and costs $3,237 annually. tion of Missouri Charitable Trust.” seating, 211 seats. The gentleman, be held Sunday June 3, due to to the district.” Call said making the switch from The Maries Sponsors helped offset the Tom Milligan coming to do D’ing bible study. Participants will The board requested rates for interest bearing County Bank to Mid America Bank was not a decision cost of the event, encouraging the Darling is really inspiring and he learn more about Daniel and his checking; investment savings/fund management; the board took lightly. Sassmann’s to do another. leaves you with a sense that action friends as a “tribe,” experienc- repo sweep account; the rate that would be charged “It’s where our bank account is,” Call explained. “When we finished up the Holy needs to be taken.” ing bible stories, market place, to the district for short-term loans and annual cost to “The reason it is important is because we have had a Trinity event, we thought it would They are also planning to host games and music. For more in- the district for the loans. relationship with Maries County Bank for 40 years. So just be a one and done,”Bruce said. Kaiulani Lee from Washington formation contact Mary Moore “The way they wrote things out—we thought we for the board to get a bid that was significant enough But the idea to bring Muir and D.C. as Rachel Carson March at 859-6462 or (573) 578-8516. had a bid that everyone would write the same things, to change, that is great on the board’s part.” Roosevelt together was almost 30, 2019, at the Edna and Joseph but they didn’t,” Call said. “We will have to clarify Call said Mid America gave a good interest rate irresistible. An idle comment Miller Performing arts Center in CHANTEL M. BRENDEL, that next time around. They did what we asked them and cost to the district that was lower. from their videographer during Jefferson City. The facility will 22, of Belle, sustained serious to, they just all wrote it differently.” “It only made sense for the board to make that their Holy Trinity of Conservation seat 900, and will have a small injuries in an accident Saturday The Maries County Bank was the highest bid. For decision,” Call said later. event gave Bruce the idea. admissions charge. morning in Crawford County. interest bearing checking, the federal funds rate was Bankers agreed that the district would make a lot “Jim Carpwoods is the fellow “She prefers not to have an She was airlifted to Mercy .50 percent, or 1.25 percent monthly. Investment sav- more in interest than they did a couple of years ago, who does the video out there,” audience younger than 13 years- Hospital in St. Louis. According ings/funds management was the same and the repo thanks to a better market. Bruce explained. “He said ‘you old,” Jan said. to the Missouri State Highway sweep account was not applicable. Director Amy Kiso-Bledsoe thanked the banks for should have some thread to con- Lee will be performing the play Patrol, the accident occurred at All short-term loan rates were based on the New having representatives at the meeting to explain their nect these events together. Like “A Sense of Wonder.” 11:35 a.m. on May 26 on Mis- York Prime Rate of 4.75 percent. and the Federal Fund bids if questions were brought forth. Legends of Conservation or For more information about souri Highway 19, about five Target Rate of 1.75 percent. “I know it is a pain to fill out,” Kiso-Bledsoe said. something like that.’ He doesn’t events, visit https://www.legend- miles north of Cuba, when the The Maries County Bank gave the district a 4.25 Director Tom Kinsey made a motion to approve even remember saying it.” sofconservation.com. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Brendel percent interest rate, .50 percent off the New York Mid America Bank. The motion passed with a 6-1 Bruce said once they put the was driving southbound traveled Prime Rate; a cost of $4,250 annually. vote, with Kiso-Bledsoe against. off the right side of the roadway, Legends Bank was the second highest bid, with The change is set to happen at the beginning of overcorrected and traveled off interest bearing checking and investment savings/fund the fiscal year. the left side and overturned be- management at 100 percent, plus three basis points “It will happen July 1,” Call said. “The process fore coming to a rest. The patrol monthly for $259.50 each—annually. The repo sweep is beginning and we have had a meeting with Mid reported Brendel was not wear- account was also not applicable. America Bank getting accounts set up, working on ing a safety device. The vehicle For the short-term loan rates, 12 month loans the direct deposits and ACH information.” received total damage. would be 90 percent of the prime rate at that time, or ~A Family Event~ June 1 • 6pm–8pm Community Center • from page 1 June 2 • 9am–11am and 11:30am–1:30pm Hicks said she would change In other Community Center citizens,” Seaver said. said. June 3 • 2pm–6pm that to meeting room no. 1 for news, Seaver had asked the board Stanfield asked if that was just Seaver said he could not find $250; meeting room 2 and kitchen last month to consider renting the for high school? any paperwork saying the building Pre-register at: vbspro.events/p/belle for $100; or rent the entire build- Belle-Bland Community Center to “Sounds good, but you are could be given back. Faith Baptist Church ~ Belle, Missouri ing for $375. the school for the price of volun- going to let them have it? Who Gieck said it wouldn’t be a great “The problem is they are using teer hours last month. pays for the electric/propane?” loss to give it back. Seaver asked For transportation or to register, please call 573-859-3358 the kitchen regardless in meeting “Last time we met, I made a “I get that,” Seaver said. “But it if the board wanted to sell it and room two,” Hicks said. proposal to maybe not charge sits empty.” they said no. Public Works Director Nathan the school to use the Community Seaver said the cost of the “At budget time this year we Abel added that the only keys they Center,” Seaver said. “Basically propane and electricity are a neg- are going to have to start looking A NEW option for had left were masters, so people the building hasn’t been used 946 ligible amount of money for the at repairs,” Hicks said. “It needs seniors in Belle were letting themselves in to other days in a three year period. The system he is talking about. to be painted.” New Senior Activity ──── rooms, or the furnace had been school may have eight dinners/ Aldermen said the schools “Volunteer hours,” Seaver said. A Senior Activity messed with. dances. I personally get tired of already receive a discount. If “We want someone who cares,” Center Opening Soon Center offering “I don’t know many that don’t being asked to buy laundry soap they give it to the high school, Struemph put in. st meals and social use the kitchen,” Struemph said. or cookies.” they would have to include senior “I understand what you are JUNE 1 GRAND OPENING activities on a Hicks said there are problems The facility has been rented 149 luncheons, Belle Betterment, fair saying,” Seaver argued. “I think daily basis! with people not cleaning up after days, basically one day a week, in board, baseball and softball. for the little amount it would get Taking Applications Now!! themselves too when it comes to three years. “If we give high school a break, used, the cost would be negligible ──── The Senior Belle, LLC is an option in A unique and the kitchen use. Seaver said he proposes the everyone will want a break,” compared to getting the kids of senior care unlike any other. With the affordable option “I slipped in with Darryl school pay the rental fee, and the Stanfield said. the couch. It’s better than it sit- soaring cost of assisted living and (Jenkins) and the doors could be administrator in charge of the Gieck said he was in favor of ting empty.” nursing home care, a new affordable for Senior Care padlocked,” Seaver suggested. event agrees the building will be leaving the rental contract the Gieck made a motion to leave option has emerged. With services ──── Alderman Tony Gieck said he used for what the student says. The way it is. it the way it is. The motion passed on a daily basis, seniors have an Starting at $35.00 is not against dropping the price. facility will not be torn up and they “We have a group that cleans,” with a 4-0 vote. opportunity to be engaged with their for a half day! It’s not really a community center will clean up after themselves. Stanfield continued. peers and have access to nutritional ──── if not every could afford to use it. “Then they have 30 days to Seaver said to put the school services, social activities, and basic Community “You think dropping the price make up 10 hours of community on the stringer and give them an healthcare including supervision and involvement, would get it rented more,” Alder- betterment time,” Seaver said. opportunity to get involved. medication management in a fun, exercise classes, man Ken Stanfield asked. “Then we cut a check with the “I say we give it back to the caring, and comfortable environment! Most board members said no. rest of the money, minus the cost people we got it from,” Gieck said. social activities Darryl Jenkins said the to re- to clean up.” Seaver said he did some digging ONLY 15 SPOTS OPEN! and assistance asphalt the parking lot will cost Seaver said if the group does on the paperwork for the building, STORAGE Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm with daily needs! them around $25,000. not complete the 10 volunteer and it was not a lease agreement. Belle & Bland Pricing: $70 Full day / $35 Half day “I make a motion to approve the hours, they forfeit their money. “They said if we gave it back Donna Stough, Mgr. For more information, call The Senior Belle, LLC new application,” Gieck said. The “If we can get them involved, to them in writing within 30 days, 573-220-5957 and ask for Rebekah, or 801 Hwy 28 motion passed a 4-0 vote. it’s going to make them better they would take it back,” Gieck 573-578-3947 email [email protected]! Belle, MO www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ■ PAGE 6

STUDENTS FROM Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna won 14 awards during the Ozark Rivers Earth Day contest. Ryleigh Long (right) a seventh grader from Bland received an honorable mention. Ozark Rivers Earth Day Contest winners announced 15 Maries County students place in Earth Day contest ST. JAMES—Ozark Rivers The contest required Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna, grade, Visitation Inter-Parish Solid Waste Management Dis- participants to re-purpose trash Honorable Mention Poster Art; in Vienna, Honorable Mention trict (ORSWMD) announced 15 into three-dimensional pieces of • Ethan Kloeppel, second Poster Art; Maries County students were hon- art or create posters (hand drawn grade, Visitation Inter-Parish in • Allison Buschman, eighth ored with first and second place or graphically designed), based Vienna, First Place in Poster Art; grade, Visitation Inter-Parish in awards and honorable mentions in on this year’s theme. There were • Tyler Rowden, second grade, Vienna, First Place Poster Art; and the 27th Annual Earth Day Poster, 481 entries from 14 schools. The Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna, • Amanda Weiberg, eighth Trash and Graphic Art contest. contest was open to kindergarten Honorable Mention Poster Art; grade, Visitation Inter-Parish in This year’s contest theme was “Be through 12th grade, homeschool, • John Tappel, second grade, Vienna, Second Place Poster Art. County Bank, Phelps County education and resources for waste a Hero: Your Planet Needs You.” college and university students Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna, Salem R-80 students partici- Bank, Unico Bank, Regions Bank, reduction in member counties and “In its 27th year, the Ozark who reside or attend school in Honorable Mention Poster Art; pating in the contest were under Mid America Bank, Kaleidoscope cities. MRPC provides adminis- Rivers Earth Day Art Contest Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, • Wyatt Wulff, second grade, the direction of teachers Carole Discovery Center and Legends tration of the district and assists has touched the lives of many Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Wash- Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna, Moore (Bland Middle School Bank. with a variety of implementation students in the district,” said Jill ington counties. Honorable Mention Poster Art; and Belle Elementary School) For more information about projects. Hollowell, Meramec Regional “The Earth Day contest is one • Jaiden Hayes, third grade, and Joyce Weidinger (Visitation ORSWMD or waste reduction Formed in 1969, MRPC is a Planning Commission (MRPC) of the highlights of the year,” Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna, Inter-Parish School). and recycling opportunities in voluntary council of governments environmental specialist. “It said Tammy Snodgrass, MRPC’s Honorable Mention Poster Art; Judges for the contest included the Ozark Rivers area visit www. serving Crawford, Dent, Gas- is so special for students to be environmental program manager. • Lauren Libbert, fourth grade, Nyla Bassett and Sarah Stratman ozarkrivers.org, find us on Face- conade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, recognized and rewarded. The “The kids are so creative – I love Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna, with the Maries County Bank, book at www.facebook.com/ Pulaski and Washington counties contest also provides educators seeing the unique ways they ex- First Place Poster Art; Melanie Swope with Cuba Veteri- ORSWMD, or contact Tammy and their respective cities. A pro- with activities in alignment with press themselves through art. The • Troy Wulff, fourth grade, nary Clinic and Ryan Dunwoody, Snodgrass, MRPC environmental fessional staff of 23, directed by each year’s theme. This year the whole process – from creating a Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna, Tammy Rigsby and Savannah programs manager, or Jill Hol- the MRPC board, offers technical contest expanded through local art poster on the theme to creating Honorable Mention Poster Art; Vandegriffe with MRPC. The lowell at 573-265-2993. assistance and services, such as gallery showings. Student art was art from trash – and then provid- • Morgan Murphy, fourth identities of the students and their The Ozark Rivers District grant preparation and administra- displayed at Art Works on Main ing awards that are made from grade, Visitation Inter-Parish in schools were concealed during the includes Crawford, Dent, Gascon- tion, housing assistance, transpor- in Owensville, Gallery Zeke in recycled materials – it’s a great Vienna, Second Place Poster Art; judging process. ade, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and tation planning, environmental Steelville and The Centre in Rolla way to educate our children on • Lauren Rowden, fifth grade, The 2018 Earth Day contest Washington counties and their re- planning, ordinance codification, hosted by Arts Rolla. We invite the environment.” Visitation Inter-Parish in Vienna, was funded through an ORSWMD spective cities with populations of business loans and other services all students in the Ozark Rivers Winners Maries County First Place Poster Art; grant, made possible through the 500 or more. The district’s strategy to member communities. district to enter the contest as the were: • Elizabeth Veasman, seventh Missouri Department of Natural for solid waste reduction, which To keep up with the latest MRPC goal is to increase participation • Ryleigh Long, seventh grade, grade, Visitation Inter-Parish Resources (MDNR), along with has been individually adopted by news and events, visit the MRPC and continue to inspire student Bland Middle School, Honorable in Vienna, Honorable Mention donations from the following area all member governments and ap- website at www.meramecregion. creativity and environmental Mention Poster Art; Poster Art; sponsors: Cuba Veterinary Clinic, proved by Missouri Department of org or on Facebook at www.face- awareness.” • Claire Canuto, first grade, • Abrea Simmons, seventh Noah Coleman DAR, The Maries Natural Resources involves public book.com/meramecregion/.

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Belle Lady Tiger soccer quartet earns All-District accolades Ending their season one win shy Helping Belle to the district-title pionship, Fatima advanced to the Fatima will face off against of a district championship, four match against Fatima and earning Class 1 quarterfinals last Wednes- Principia in the first of two semifi- members of Christy Moman’s Belle First-Team All-District recognition day night in southwest Missouri nals at noon with the other Class 1 Lady Tiger soccer team were re- were Payden Woodruff (photo, top against Liberty’s (Mountain View) semifinal pitting St. Vincent against cently rewarded for their efforts dur- left), Baylie Cadwallader (photo, Lady Eagles. Lone Jack. ing the Missouri State High School top center). Kaylee Hance (photo, Defeating the host Lady Eagles A semifinal win would advance Activities Association (MSHSAA) top right) and Katie Love (photo, far in an offensive explosion by a final Fatima to the Class 1 Championship Class 1, District 5 Girls Soccer right) were also named to the All- score of 6-4, Fatima will continue Match on Thursday (tomorrow) at 2 Tournament hosted by Fatima High District second team as voted upon their season today (Wednesday) in p.m., while a semifinal loss would School at the Westphalia Knights by coaches from Belle, Fatima, the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls Soccer put them in the third-place match of Columbus soccer fields in the Dixon, Crocker and Newburg. Championships to be held at Swope at 11 a.m. middle of the month of May. Winning another district cham- Soccer Village in Kansas City.

Ten county baseball players earn All-GVC diamond honors

After nine Maries County freshman Ryan Karl, Steelville 8 championship at Vienna High baseball players were selected to sophomore Kadin Norris, Bourbon School. their respective Missouri State senior Justin De La Torre, Cuba Belle defeated Newburg 3-1 High School Activities Associa- freshman Garrett Sellers, Steel- earning a spot in the district semi- tion (MSHSAA) Class 2, District ville senior Isaac Silverthorn and finals against Iberia. 8 Tournament All-District teams, Bourbon sophomore Alex Branson. Falling 11-0 to the Rangers, Belle and Vienna baseball play- Belle and Vienna each had one Belle ended a school-record season ers nearly made up half of the All-GVC Honorable Mention se- at 20-6. recently voted on All-Gasconade lection apiece. Vienna needed nine innings to Valley Conference (GVC) Baseball Eagle senior Carson Hayes and get past Eugene 1-0 in their district Teams. Tiger senior Tracy Skiles represent- semifinal before advancing to the Of the 15 first-team selections, ed Maries County on the All-GVC district title game against Iberia. a total of eight players from the Honorable Mention Baseball Team. Falling 5-1 to the Rangers, Vi- Belle Tigers and Vienna Eagles Baseball players outside of enna also saw their season end with were chosen. Maries County on the All-GVC a school record for wins at 22-5. Leading those eight, Vienna Honorable Mention squad included In sectional action, Iberia had junior starting pitcher Logan Agan Cuba junior Gavin Sparks, Vibur- their season end after a 6-3 loss to was selected the GVC Player of num senior Couper Davis, Steelville Russellville in nine innings. the Year. sophomore Josh Earney, Cuba Getting by Canton 8-6 in the Other Eagles earning All-GVC senior Jacob Bouse and Bourbon Class 2 quarterfinals, Russellville First-Team recognition included senior Josh Wagner. moved on to the MSHSAA Class VHS softball – a lot of potential junior McCrae Fuller, junior Gavin Vienna Eagle skipper Tyler 2 Baseball Championships at Stricklan and senior Luke McEnnis. Shalbot was named the GVC Coach Carshield Field in O’Fallon. The Annual Vienna High School Softball Camp was held four of the five scheduled days last week Chris Feeler’s Belle Tigers also of the Year for leading his Eagle Falling to eventual state champi- with 20 athletes participating. Eagle Head Coach Mick Byrd said he is pleased with the camp and had four first-team selections. squad to a regular-season cham- on Mansfield 16-4 in the semifinals what the girls were able to learn and accomplish. “This year’s team is going to be very young but we They included senior Thatcher pionship after Belle won the GVC Monday night, Russellville came look like we have a lot of potential. Time will tell,” he said. Assistant Coach Ellie Glick helped with the Gehlert, freshman pitcher Lane Conference Baseball Tournament back to take the Class 2 third-place camp where three seniors, two juniors, ten sophomores and five freshman participated. Pictured are Feeler, junior Levi Fortner and in early April. game last night (Tuesday) 6-4 over Jordyn Steffen (front, left), Rachel Garro, Renee Logan, Marsie Messersmith. Jena Schwartze (middle sophomore catcher Jat Ridenhour. Iberia’s Rangers single-handed- Skyline. row), Delana Obenauer, Gabby Wilkinson, Emily Thompson, Sadie Novak and Allison Buschmann. Rounding out the rest of the All- ly denied Maries County baseball St. Elizabeth, who beat both Kamryn Hayes (back, left), Jada Kleffner, Jenna Wiles, Savannah Siebeneck, Kadence George, Alicia Long, Rhea Helton, Molly Otto, Karissa Feeler, Alexi Struemph. GVC First Team list were Steelville fans a shot at a county showdown county teams, will play today in sophomore Rylee Mabe, Cuba for the MSHSAA Class 2, District the Class 1 Final Four. SUBMITTED PHOTO Sports coverage made possible by the following local merchants

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Maries County R-1 & R-2 High School & Middle School Maries R-1 second semester honor roll Senior “A” Honor Roll Junior “A” Honor Roll Hayes, Trenton Rowden, Ajae Schell, Jena Ashton Stratman, Alexi Struemph, Delaney ley Kilmer, Autumn Lutz, Spencer Magner, Courtney Falter, Jeremy Falter, Kel- Sarah Backues, Emily Heavin, Makayla Schwartze, Timothy Schwartze, Rachel Thompson, Gabrielle Wilkinson Mason McNamara, Benton Patton, Tjae lyann Hale, Kara Harker, Felisha Hazard, Honse, Annie Hutson, Annalise Jordan, Slocum, Klaire Tappel, Dawson Wansing Freshman “B” Honor Roll Schell, Gunner Shanks, Lane Shiver, and Kyle Helton, Molly Hutson, Christi Kern, Emilee Moeslein, Cheyenne Murdie, Grace Abram Weider Michael Andrews, Wyatt Coons, Sarah Savannah Siebeneck Brittany Long, Malerie Meier, Makayla Rowden, Jordyn Steffen, Katie Tappel, Sophomore “B” Honor Roll Darr, Jade Delisle, Trevor Fiedler, Tyler 7th Grade “A” Honor Roll Peterman, Cole Petershagen, Emily Quist, Emily Veasman, Ethan Weeks Dylan Buschmann, Tyler Collins, Sum- Gerstacker, Benjamin Hale, Maggie Hel- Kennedy Eckley, Carter Hayes, Terra Cassandra Rice, Tyler Roberds, Taylour Junior “B” Honor Roll mer Fawcett, Sutton Hauck, Kody Hertzing, ton, Rhea Helton, Caleb Horman, Morgan Huffman, Landon Kloeppel Tori Schulte, Schoene, Amber Schulte, Megan Thomp- Logan Agan, Bailey Alexander, Trace Abby McHugh, Levi Messersmith, William Lake, Molly Love, Landon Parmeley, Ian Lake, Alia Terwilliger, Lily Wagner son, Elisa Veasman, Ryan Veasman, Cas- Clark, Brenden Crowe, McCrae Fuller, Patterson, James Phelps, Lilyanna Potter, Gavin Rivera, Bethany Russell, Emily 7th Grade “B” Honor Roll sidy Weathers Rachel Garro, Samantha Hertzing, Na- Zachary Schwartze, Autumn Smith, Colby Thompson, Hannah Vineyard Roman Brakefield, Dimesha Chambers, Senior “B” Honor Roll than Hollis, Kendra Iven, Alisa Johnson, Toebben, Uriah Veasman, Gavin Weathers, 8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Nicholas Collins, Hazel Coons, Noah Da- Paige Briscoe, Joseph Carroll, Garrett Shaunda Johnson, Renee Logan, Abigail Spencer Wieberg Danniel Casey, Faith Forthman, Ka- vis, Cameron Doyel, Faith Dunn, Jillian Crismon, Hayden Deckard, Magdalyn Lutz, Cheyenne McNeil, Allie Miller, Tori Freshman “A” Honor Roll dence George, Kamden George, Colin Fick, Nora Garro, Olivia Hagan, Kiera Douglas, Carson Hayes, Bethany Helton, Morgan, Kaitlyn Neubert, Clayton Pippin, Evan Casey, Jehoshua Casey, Luke John, Lucas Magner, Kayci Moreland, Hollis, Kyleigh Logan, Andrea Novak, Corlis Kloeppel, Lucas Lineback, Luke Dillan Pritchett, Caid Stockstill, Gavin Conner, Karissa Feeler, Chloe Hutson, Jada Delana Obenauer, Trey Snodgrass, Max Madeleine Novak, Dusty Renaud, Sasha McEnnis, Luis Reyes, Timothy Schraft, Stricklan, Allison Zimmer Kleffner, Nathan Kleffner, Owen Kloep- Steffen, and Bayrd VanScoy, Jenna Wiles. Scaggs, Emma Travers Katie Toebben, Isaac Weider, Claire Wie- Sophomore “A” Honor Roll pel, Alicia Long, Marsie Messersmith, 8th Grade “B” Honor Roll berg, Sarah Wilburn, Bailey Wilkinson. Mikela Bland, Paige Breeding, Kamryn Sadie Novak, Molly Otto, Hannah Shanks, Amber Andrews, Tyler Johnson, Brad- Maries R-2 second semester honor roll BHS “A” Honor Roll Seymour, Cheyenne S. Struemph, Ashley Ostertag, Eduardo A. Paz, Brandon M. 7th Grade “B” Honor Roll Virginia M. Akins, Rose M. Baxter, J. Tegart, William C. Thenhaus, Brandi L. Renaud, Kaylei A. Robertson, Jebadiah E. Bret Cook, Riley Cooper, Jayla Crump, 5th Grade “A” Honor Roll Jozlyn L. Belcher, Jacy C. Bock, Daniel S. Thompson, Brayden K. Tipton, Hailie A. Seaver, Haley M. Shanks, Halle N. Smith, Jordan Heck, Bryce Heidbreder, Rance Mackenzie Kirkland, Tajel McDaniel, Bolte, Chelsey D. Bray, Kolten W. Brown, Tobias, Suzanna M. Wade, Daylee Walters, Justus E. Stansberry, Alyssa M. Strunk, Horstman, Wil Koch, Wyatt Kottwitz, Cole Dylan Neal, Jailyn Schneider, Jon Valley Abigail M. Buehrlen, Robbi J. Buehrlen, Trislynn B. Webster Brandon K. Tackett, Alexis R. White, Loughridge, Hali Naber, Kameron Newton, Grace M. Busch, Logan A. Butler, Mason Ethan L. Willis Kaiden Robertson, Isaiah Sullinger, Mason 5th Grade “B” Honor Roll A. Butler, Natalie R. Byrd, Baylie J. Cad- BHS “B” Honor Roll Thomas, Phoebe Tibbetts, Douglas Walters, Victoria Busch, Beth Butler, Alec Elrod, wallader, Kenzi K. Cetroute, Lydia R. Cox, Luke A. Akins, Bryant P. Anderson, 8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Cherish Wells, Sam Willis Brandon Gromowski, Gracie Justus, Paul Aiden M. Craigmiles, Hailey N. Crews, Zachariah A. Bledsoe, Jesse Bogle, Ari- Alexis Bacon, Shane Baumgartner, Em- Kimrey, McKenna Loughridge, Gracie Ma- Caitlin E. Crutsinger, Carena C. Dittman, anna M. Brizendine, Ashton M. Brooks, ily Helmig, Augustus McDaniel, Lauren 6th Grade “A” Honor Roll haney, Brady McMullin, Cody Penserum, Levi O. Fortner, Isabel K. Gesellschap, Garret Brown, Korri K. Buehrlen, Bailey Prigge, Gracie Rehmert, Madison Rohrer, Allyson Bartner, Natalie Gehlert, Carter Audicy Strebeck, Gracie Stroup, Callen Keleigh G. Guinn, Mason N. Harrison, M. Butler, Brett A. Butler, Ethan F. But- Tara Webster Kinkead, Emma White Taylor, Taylor Tungate, Emily Wheeler, Jesse R. Hearn, Erin M. Helmig, Joleta R. ler, Aryssa A. Chambers, Haily S. Cook, Landon Wilburn Hiatt, Levi A. Hinz, Mya L. Honse, Denni Brayden C. Cooper, Joseph M. Dean, Carter 8th Grade “B” Honor Roll 6th Grade “B” Honor Roll S. Horstman, Abigail M. Keeney, Natalie D. T. Dunn, Lane C. Feeler, Faith E. Gieck, Alaina Bledsoe, Morgan Brenton, C.J. Myles Butler, Brayden Cadwallader, Koch, Chloe E. Krause, Sydney R. Lange, Jace W. Gieck, Hailie B. Green, Aaron Drewel, Thomas Lingo, Kale Loughridge, Kydalyn Demmin, Jules Devine, Marilyn Dylan J. Light, Clare A. Littrell, Madilynn S. Hendrix, Caitlyn M. Henley, Alexis Logan Loughridge, Corey McDaniel, Cas- Rose Haffer, Conner Johnson, Mea Jones, L. Long, Katie Love, Skylar I. Martin, Lo- N. Hollandsworth, Cameron R. Johnson, sandra Reed, Lani Rehmert, Sierra Reid Olivia Jones, Nevaeh Kinsey, Luke Kiso, gan A. Miller, Susan E. Moman, Heather Dalton L. Jones, Shane W. Jones, Laken C. Emily Krause, Aidan McMullin, Deegan L. Parrish, Jenna C. Rasmussen, Abel R. Kinstler, Haley Kottwitz, Faith Langdon, 7th Grade “A” Honor Roll Nelson, Johanna Roberds, Rebecca Rose, Visitation Rehmert, Dillon M. Rice, Skyler M. Rice, Mikal Lough, Ethan C. Loughridge, Han- Mackenzie Garner, Kayli Lansford, Miranda Sanders, Adison Seaver, Elissa Olivia J. Sanders, Erin J. Schalk, Gracie nah K. Mckinney, Ashley S. Merrell, Kristin Ryleigh Long Shanks, Clayton Shockley, Paxton Simpson, Inter-Parish Schultz, Jimmy D. Scowden, Jayda M. E. Mierisch, Kaleb T. Miller, Brandon C. Ella Tipton, Tegan Trainor School Bland Middle School R-2 High School Fourth quarter 4th Quarter Perfect Attendance 4th Quarter Perfect Attendance honor roll 5th Grade 12th Grade “A” Honor Roll Kara Baretich, Samantha Brown, Victoria Busch, Landrie DiBiaso, Alene Guidry, Dylan Knight, David Martin, Tyler Miller, Raeanna Powell, Kyli Schroeder, Kathleen Morgan Murphy, Troy Wulff, Paetyn Herron, Adam Hicks, Alexis Kirby, Mackenzie Kirkland, Cody Penserum, Savan- Scowden, Max Thierry, Dawson Walters Lauren Rowden, Dalton Breeding, nah Perkins, Jaden Roach, Joseph Smith, Audicy Strebeck, Jeremy Stroupe, Jon Valley, Brayden Ewers, Danielle Murphy, 11th Grade Cassandra Weigel, Emily Wheeler and Landon Wilburn Abrea Simmons, Elizabeth Veas- Luke Akins, Mason Butler, Baylie Cadwallader, Isabel Gesellschap, Carson Gliser, man, Allison Buschmann, Amanda 6th Grade Hailie Green, Denni Horstman, Cameron Johnson, Abigail Keeney, Clare Littrell, Ethan Wieberg. Jacob Buehrlen, Joshua Combs, Jules Devine, Lydia Devine, Marilyn Rose Haffer, Loughridge, Quinton Martin, Hannah Mckinney, Wayde Smith, Suzanna Wade, Daylee Conner Johnson, Olivia Jones, Carter Kinkead, Nevaeh Kinsey, Deegan Nelson, Johanna Walters “B” Honor Roll Roberds, Miranda Sanders, Ella Tipton, Tegan Trainor Jaiden Hayes, Evan Simmons, 10th Grade Lauren Libbert, Reid Nichols, Lay- 7th Grade Dru Baumgartner, Haily Cook, Brayden Cooper, Hailey Crews, Faith Geick, Erin ton Elliott, Eli Hayes, Ben Veasman, Rachel Baretich, Trenton Burnett, Bret Cook, Farrah Devine, Bryce Heidbreder, Helmig, Amber Miller, Jat Ridenhour, Colten Robinson, Johnathan Rothermich, Ton Maggie Veasman, Claudia Wieberg, Rance Horstman, Wil Koch, Samantha Kottwitz, Kayli Lansford, Talyn Litton, Shelby Sakditap, Jimmy Scowden, Jacob Tibbetts, Ethan Willis Tanner Nichols. Lockard, Ryleigh Long, Cole Loughridge, Hali Naber, Lacey Neal, Aliza Reed, Jamie 9th Grade Setzer, Douglas Walters, Raelyn Walters, Samuel Willis Rose Baxter, Samuiel Bay, Arianna Brizendine, Bailey Butler, Kenzi Cetroute, Lane 8th Grade Feeler, Jace Geick, Dillon Rice, Brandon Tackett, Hailie Tobias Year-long perfect Alexis Bacon, Shane Baumgartner, Alaina Bledsoe, Melissa Brown, C.J. Drewel, Joshua Hamm, Emily Helmig, Thomas Lingo, Kale Loughridge, Corey McDaniel, attendance Dalton McDaniel, Jimena Paz, Lauren Prigge, Gracie Rehmert, Lani Rehmert, Maddie R-2 High School Year-long perfect attendance Rohrer, Thomas Tilton Katie Kloeppel, Claire Canuto, 12th grade - Dawson Walters; 11th grade - Mason Butler, Denni Horstman, and Abigail Tyler Rowden, John Tappel, Jaiden Keeney; 10th grade - Faith Geick; 9th grade - Bailey Butler and Jace Geick Hayes, Amyliah Quist, Austin Veas- man, Hunter Buschmann, Elizabeth Bland Middle School Year-long perfect attendance 12th grade second semester perfect attendance Veasman, Allison Buschmann, Amanda Wieberg. 5th grade - Alexis Kirby and Jaden Roach; 6th grade - Conner Johnson and Olivia Tyler Miller, Max Thierry, Dawson Walters Jones; 7th grade - Cole Loughridge, Hali Naber and Samuel Willis; 8th grade - Alexis Bacon, C.J. Drewel, Emily Helmig, Corey McDaniel and Dalton McDaniel

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Greitens • from page 1 and Senate have been asking to do for the past month — resign. A Cole judge ruled subpoenas issued by a special House commit- tee investigating Greitens would be enforced. A request for docu- ments from his campaign and the non-profit A New Missouri, Inc., would be enforced. “I know, and people of good faith know, that I am not perfect, but I have not broken any laws nor committed any offense worthy of this treatment,” Greitens said in his brief appearance Tuesday. “I will let the fairness of this process be judged by history.” He took no questions. Greitens’ campaign stressed family values and he vowed to eliminate corruption in the GOV. ERIC GREITENS met in December with 10 rural Missouri newspaper editors in his Capitol office. Greitens Capitol. He vowed to put an end seemed offended when asked to clarify comments he made about the removal of the Missouri Department to gifts lobbyists shared with of Elementary and Second Education commission. He blamed the commissioner for high superintendent elected officials. salaries. When reminded those salaries were set locally, Greitens said, “I’ve answered your question, sir.” LT. Yet, he was the one who refused GOV. MIKE PARSON, president of the Senate (above. left), visits May 18 with Senate President Pro Tem Ron to disclose the donors to his cam- Richard during the closing hour of the 2018 spring legislative session. Parson will become governor on Friday with the resignation of Eric Greitens. ERIC GREITENS and his wife, Shenna, campaigned in Owensville during paign and those who funded his a stop a week before the 2016 election at First State Community Bank. The Greitens’ visit to Owensville was inauguration in 2017. announced on short notice and drew a partisan Republican crowd of around 100 supporters. Although charges related to his PHOTOS BY DAVE MARNER extra-marital affair were dropped, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, a Democrat who — by many accounts bungled the prosecution of felony invasion of privacy charges against Greitens, on Tuesday said her office had reached a “fair and just resolution” R-Joplin, had this to say in a pre- Polk County, spoke in Gasconade with the governor’s attorneys. pared statement. County during a small fund-raiser He still faces felony data tam- “The last five months have activity at White Mule Winery. pering for using a charity donor been trying times for our state,” He’s a former state representative list from The Missouri Continues, said Richard. “Relationships were and served in the senate. a veteran’s charity organization, strained, and bonds were tested. Parson was elected Missouri’s to raise campaign contributions. When the governor took office in 47th Lieutenant Governor on Nov. “I have been in contact with the January of 2017, I had very high 8, 2016, and received the most governor’s defense team over the hopes. I believed we were on the votes of any Lieutenant Governor past several days,” Gardner said path to building a better Missouri. in Missouri history, according to in a statement issued Tuesday This is not the position I imagined KSDK. afternoon. “We have reached a fair we would be in nearly 16 months According to Lathrop Gage and just resolution of the pending later. However, I do believe the Consulting in Jefferson City, charges. We will provide more governor made the right decision. bills approved during the recently information (Wednesday).” “The governor’s office is big- completed legislative session will Lt. Gov. Mike Parson, also a ger than one person. Missouri now be reviewed and signed, or my friends and for many, many that oppose us there is no end in of work is left undone. The time Republican, is scheduled to take is strong. Just this session, the vetoed, by Parson who will take people,” he said. “This ordeal sight. I cannot allow those forces has come, though, to tend to those over for Greitens immediately Legislature set the framework for over immediately as governor of has been designed to cause an to continue to cause pain and dif- who have been wounded, and to after his resignation takes effect. greater economic growth. I have Missouri once Greitens’ resigna- incredible amount of strain on ficulty to the people that I love. care for those who need us most. Parson drove to Jefferson City full confidence that Lt. Governor tion is in effect. my family; millions of dollars “I know, and people of good So for the moment, let us walk on Tuesday afternoon from his Mike Parson and other leaders Greitens spoke briefly and of mounting legal bills, endless faith know, that I am not perfect. off the battlefield with our heads farm in southwest Missouri. across the state will continue took no questions. He called the personal attacks designed to cause But I have not broken any laws or held high.” “With Governor Greitens’ building a better Missouri, while legal actions against him and his maximum damage to family and committed any offense worthy of U.S. Congressman Blaine decision to resign from office, leading with conservative values. colleagues “legal harassment.” friends; legal harassment of col- this treatment. I will let the fair- Luetkemeyer and U.S. Sen. Roy he has put the best interests of I can assure you, no matter what “The last few months have leagues, friends and campaign ness of this process be judged by Blunt also expressed relief that our state and all Missourians at happens next, Missouri is in good been incredibly difficult for me, workers. history.” Greitens had decided to step the forefront where they belong,” hands.” for my family, for my team, for “It’s clear that for the forces And, he added, “A great deal down. Parson said in a statement release In the House, the Republican- after his 6 p.m. return to Jefferson controlled leadership has repeat- City. “This is a decision that will edly asked for Greitens to resign. allow our state to heal and move On Tuesday, House Speaker forward from what has been a dif- Todd Richardson, Speaker Pro ficult time. This is an enormous re- Tem Elijah Haahr, and Majority sponsibility serving as our state’s Floor Leader Rob Vescovo issued next governor, and I am ready to a joint statement on Greitens’ fulfill the duties of the office with resignation. honor and integrity, and with a “We believe the Governor steadfast commitment to making has put the best interest of Mis- our great state even greater for the sourians first today by choosing Stand people we are entrusted to serve.” to resign. The past few months Greitens had received a sub- have been difficult for everyone poena last week to appear before involved, including the Governor the House committee investigat- and his family. This is a serious in the Crowd ing him to answer questions which and solemn occasion that reminds Out could have resulted in his eventual us that our state and our duty are impeachment. bigger than any one person or Your business card is important. Often it is the first contact you have with a customer. 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[email protected] have one more thing that we can Kiso-Bledsoe said at another make sure they don’t make a poor school, she had seen where kids were Maries R-2 board members listed choice,” Call said. given a table space to decorate in the concerns they had about the May 6, Hicks asked if they were con- cafeteria rather than lining the halls, 2018, graduation ceremony during cerned that some of them might they can stand there if they want. If the Thursday night meeting. make a poor choice on stage. the board wanted to try something Board Vice President Dawn “It has happened,” Call said. like that. Hicks said May 24 she noticed this “Here?” Kiso-Bledso asked. “Maybe I am old fashioned on was the first year that they did not Call said no, not here. this, I am not going to let go of this. announce the kids’ names and where “We had the problem with the I am going to stand firm, if the board they were going after school while senior prank one year with the has to take action, I am going to tell they stood to be recognized. It was goats, and we laid down the law,” you—you have not heard the last on a slide show behind them. Kiso-Bledsoe said. “We said no from me on this,” Kiso-Bledsoe PHOTOS BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER “That wasn’t there and we didn’t’ more pranks. If you are involved said. “I like the tradition that ev- Cemetery visits realize it wasn’t there until it wasn’t with a prank, you will not walk dur- eryone who attends graduation may there,” Hicks said. “I’d like to see ing graduation. We have not had a shake the graduates’ hands if they Larry Stratman (photo above) and Greg that back.” Hicks said it makes problem since that I am aware of.” so choose.” Stratman, both of Rolla, and some other graduation longer, but those that Kiso-Bledsoe said she didn’t Hicks asked about having a Belle family members were at the Vienna Cemetery are going into the military or col- know what the thing was that people Tigers banner for nice pictures to on Memorial Day to decorate graves of their lege, and what scholarships they were saying if they got their diploma be taken. deceased family members. Their parents are are getting. It’s just something not they were going to walk out. “Then have the kids stop to get the late Walter and Irene Stratman. Belinda everybody knows and I like it.” “If you want to walkout, walkout,” their photos taken then so not a lot of James Milan of St. Louis (photo right, center) stands with her relatives Jim Teague of Lanes Board Secretary Amy Kiso- she said. “It’s not very intelligent.” people or junk in the background,” Prairie and Chuck Veihman of Wentzville, Bledsoe said she liked the slide show Director Kenda Sanders asked Hicks said. “It’s a one time invest- as they visited and decorated the graves of versus saying all the background Belle High School Principal Lea ment.” her parents and other family members at information about each kid. Hickerson what else they had for the Kiso-Bledsoe said the elemen- the Walker Cemetery during the Memorial “I liked that slide show better kids. She said a Bible and a Coca- tary school has a similar banner. Day weekend. They also visited the Skaggs than Chris (Feeler) standing there Cola, and some things Courtney Hickerson said it could also be Cemetery. saying it all,” Kiso-Bledsoe said. (Dun) needed to give them. used for signing for scholarships Director Tom Kinsey said he “Because of the way their grades or attending schools. heard from a lot of parents who did fall with finals, it’s very close in Sanders said she liked that the not like it. that time frame, she didn’t see them student body was in attendance this “They were not happy,” Kinsey again to get their slips,” Hickerson time during the awards ceremony. Cattle farm tour in St. James, will show said. “We always have a slide show, said. “And stuffing all of them, and “That has never happened since then it’s announced and the audi- making sure they are in the right I have been there,” Sandars said. producers how shade can improve profits ence stands up and recognizes the order in that tight time frame was “It would be nice for them to see students.” also part of that decision. Addition- that too.” ST. JAMES– Cattle producers farm tour, MU Extension special- Other speakers at the event Kiso-Bledsoe said she loved and ally their were kids that were wob- Kinsey asked about the reception are invited to attend a field day ists will be on hand to discuss will include Harley Neumann, heard nothing but good things about bling, walk, don’t walk, all that. So line and former teachers/administra- at the Mingo Farm in St. James rotational grazing, forage quality, forage physiologist; Eric Bailey, the slide show. if we had done them earlier, stuffed tors standing in it. to learn about how to use natu- water placement, timber stand State Beef Extension Specialist; “It was running before we got them, put them back in order, then “I am not sure how the recession ral shade to improve their beef improvement, equipment, and use Dusty Walter, Director of Natural onto the stage,” Kiso-Bledsoe said. you would have had to go back and (sic) line/teachers to graduate high operation. of a portable breeding barn. They Resources at the Missouri Ag “As far as the negative, big negative, making sure you have the ones that school works, but past teachers and The field day is from 3:30 to will explain how Tomazi manages Experiment Station; MU Exten- lots of bad—people coming back are actually walking. Or you have past principals do not need to be in 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June timber, forages and livestock in sion Livestock Specialist, Ted and talking to me and not liking at the kids that don’t actually make it that line, that is not what their job 13, 2018 at the Mingo cow-calf an integrated system. Cunningham and MU Extension all—the diplomas not being for real to graduation because they don’t is,” Kinsey said. “They are not at operation, 25385 County Road Over the years, Tomazi thinned Agronomy Specialist, Lindsey in the jackets and then having to go meet criteria at the last minute. We this school district, and there was 1000, St. James. University of hardwood trees at the edge of Hethcote. into the small gym to receive their would be putting them all together at least one in there that should not Missouri Extension, MU Center grazing paddocks and moved Reservations are due by June diplomas instead of having them in in the afternoon on that Friday.” have been in that line. How that I for Agroforestry and MU Col- fences back to take advantage of 11. Make a $10 check payable to the receiving line.” Kiso-Bledsoe said as far as the happened, I don’t know” lege of Agriculture, Food and the additional grazing area. This Crawford County Extension and Kiso-Bledsoe said there were ones who are going to walk or not, Call said he believed the adminis- Natural Resources are sponsoring gives cows a place to cool before send to MU Extension Crawford many not happy about the diploma wobbling back and forth, “We are a trator in question did it on her own. the event, with support from the going back to the pasture to graze County, P.O. Box 190, Steelville, situation, and she went into the small small school folks. Classes around Board members said they heard Crawford County Cattlemen’s again or calve. MO, 65565 or call 573-775-2135. gym to shake everyone’s hand and 60 kids, something like that. The from various parents about likes Association. MU researchers found that You also may contact Gregory congratulate them. principal, the person at the podium and dislikes. The event will showcase how weight gains improve for calves O. Mori at 573-882-9866 or “Yes, it was harder for me be- can see, ‘oh, George isn’t here today. Sanders asked Hickerson if she farm owner Brian Tomazi uses with access to shade. Pregnancy [email protected] for more cause they were not in the receiv- We can just skip him.’ Dr. Call, with could come up with a plan for gradu- shade to improve cow comfort rates also improved significantly information. ing line, as we have done since the the diplomas, can say ‘oops, we will ation next year. and increase profits. During the when heat stress is reduced. beginning of time.” just sent that aside.’ I’m sorry, I don’t “You think you could go back and Hicks said they are going to see what a big deal that is.” come up with a graduation plan for go to college and not receive their Call said this is the first year since next year after hearing the concerns diplomas right away. he has been here that he was able to Amy brought up and questions that MDC free fishing days are June 9,10 “They are going to wait three shake every student’s hand. Dawn had?” Sanders asked. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in permits may still be required at some county, city, months down the road to get it after “Oh! Well, that’s good,” Kiso- Hickerson said she was flying Missouri without having to buy a permit. or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in they graduate college,” Hicks said. Bledsoe said. blind this year, and would work on Jefferson City—Get hooked on fishing with the effect on private property. Kiso-Bledsoe said she received “I didn’t have to worry about next year. Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Conservation makes Missouri a great place to her college diploma in a couple of whether or not kids were getting the “While we may not have liked Fishing Days June 9 and 10. During Free Fishing fish, and Free Fishing Days encourages people to weeks, but that is college not high right diploma,” Call said. “It took a it, it worked for the purpose you Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without sample the state’s abundant fishing opportunities. school. lot of stress out of it.” set it out for, which was the goal,” having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout Missouri has more than a million acres of surface Kinsey asked why it was done Kinsey said he could see the Sanders said. park daily tag. water, and most of it provides great fishing. More the way it was. Superintendent Dr. point, but when they change things, “You were taken advantage Aside from not needing permits, other fishing than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, Patrick Call said they had several there should be some discussion. of with some things too,” Kinsey regulations remain in effect, such as limits on size with more than 20 of them being game fish for the other things for the students, so they People are used to things being a said. “Now you will know what to and number of fish an angler may keep. Special state’s more than 1.1 million anglers. kept it all together. certain way. That is a long standing look for.”

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R-II building trade house has major mold repairs, tool and part inventory, and set up 1,320 sq.ft. of living area with an attached double car Heartland Independent technicians. Must have tool and die experience as well as hands with 680 sq.ft. Garage features two 9’x7’ steel insulated on experience with lathes, milling machines, surface grinders doors with openers, metal ceiling and fold down attic Living Center (HILC) and other machinist tools. stairs. The interior of the house has three bedrooms, 2 full is accepting applications for an sized bedrooms and one master bedroom with private 3/4 QUALITY AUDITOR bathroom. The house features a large family room with OFFICE COORDINATOR Must be able to work evening or overnight shifts. Must have cathedral wood ceiling and recessed lighting. The house Human Resources experience is critical to this position. The Office experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators and gauges. has a large kitchen and dining room with custom-built oak Coordinator is responsible for key bookkeeping and accounting cabinets, lazy susans, pantry, and microwave/hood. The responsibilities, and for the coordination of the internal office PRESS OPERATORS dining room gives access to the covered back deck 10’x14’. operations. Significant experience with Quick Books is required. We are currently accepting applications for 2nd Shift (3:00pm– The house interior also features, raised panel wood doors, A Bachelor’s degree and experience in accounting, or a college 11:30pm) and 3rd Shift (11:00pm–7:30am) injection molding show house attic fan, copper plumbing, medicine cabinets, background with accounting experience and HR is necessary. press operators. Must be able to lift 25–30 pounds, and stand large laundry room, total electric with water heater, furnace Applicants must be self-motivated and well organized with great for long periods of time. with heat pump and central air and ceiling fans throughout. attention to detail. Applicants will be required to pass a drug screen MAR-BAL, INC. Inc. offers an excellent benefit package including The exterior features maintenance-free siding, steel and a criminal background check. health and dental insurance, vacation and holiday pay, 401K/ insulated entry doors, seamless gutters, vinyl windows, Starting salary is $30,000 depending on experience and profit sharing and additional bonus programs. Resumes may be and life-time architectural shingles, double-wide concrete qualifications. HILC also offers an employee benefit package. presented in person or mailed to the address below, faxed to drive, and a 8’x16’ front porch. The house is located on a Heartland Independent Living Center is an equal opportunity 573-885-4555 or sent to [email protected]. 100’ front x 100’ deep x 255’ back lot. employer. Persons with disabilities and minority applicants are NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. An OPEN HOUSE at 314 E. WW Circle, Belle, will be held encouraged to apply. The application deadline is 4:00 pm Friday, Saturday, June 9, 2018 ~ 10:00am–12:00pm. June 1. Previous applicants need not apply. Qualified applicants A minimum bid of $117,477.33 and 10% check must be should send their resume with references to: MAR-BAL, Inc. included with bid. Turn your bid in to the Administration Patrick Chambers Attn: Personnel Director Building, 503 W. 3rd, Belle, Missouri by 4:00pm Friday, Heartland Independent Living Center 101 Commerce Dr. June 8, 2018 in a sealed envelope with “Building and 1010 Hwy 28 West Cuba, Mo 65453 Trades House Bid” on the outside. The bids will be opened Owensville, Missouri 65066 at a Special Meeting at 12:00 at the house location. If you [email protected] have questions about the house contact Dr. Patrick Call at Heartland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 573-859-3800. Pre-employment drug screen required. E.O.E. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The School Board has the right to reject any or all bids. www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ■ PAGE 12

PHOTOS BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER Vichy wood carver’s advice to developing artists is “Put your fear aside and start doing” BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER closely at their anatomy, their man- pick up a broom.” Dorothy also time and the skills it took to make ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER nerisms and how they walked and is a barber and she still cuts hair such magnificent pieces of art. [email protected] ran and he learned them before he for her family. The couple moved He began as a whittler. When he carved them in wood. from Arizona to Maries County, was 17 years old in 1958 and in the VICHY — David Walker of At age 77, Walker has a nice Missouri in 2002. “I brought her US Navy, Walker was on liberty Vichy said he worked on a wood collection of his woodwork and home,” Walker says of the move in Hong Kong. He saw two old carving of a horse for about a paintings to be proud of and it’s to bring his wife back to share her Chinese men doing intricate carv- year when he lived in a tiny town on display at his home. He’s also days with her family. She has three ings with ivory. Walker said even in Yavapi County, Arizona. He a professional barber by trade and children who live in the area as then it was illegal to import ivory says Arizona is a larger state than has a barber shop in the basement well as grandchildren and great- into the United States. He’d spent Missouri and Arizona only has 15 of his house. There’s even a barber grandchildren. Dorothy was born all his money and had none left to counties whereas Missouri has 114 pole outside of he and his wife’s in Vienna and later moved to Vichy. purchase one of the carvings, but counties. There are about 1,500 home at the airport view site, just As a kinsman of the Feeler family, he wanted to. However, that was people living in 300 square miles off Highway 63. she has many relatives in the area. the beginning of his artistic career in Yavapi County and he had a lot Walker’s wife is Dorothy Spen- Dorothy has a good memory and because seeing those men carving of idle time. He thought he’d done cer Walker, a Maries County native. recalls so many of the people who ivory gave him the impetus to try to a great job on the horse carving and They’ve been married for 51 years. lived in the Vichy and Vienna areas do it himself. He began to whittle traveled about 30 miles away to Walker is a native of Arizona and and she also knows a lot about the on wood. “There’s lots of time to show it to a member of the Cow- says he still misses his home state history of the county. whittle on a ship,” he said. His skills boy Artists in America. It was an from time to time. People wonder In the basement of their home, increased over time and through opinion he knew he could value. why he misses a place that looks one room is devoted to Walker’s all of the reading and learning. He The man looked and the horse the way Arizona does but he misses carved wood pieces and his paint- won’t admit to having a great talent carving and told Walker, “You’ve cactus. ings. Some of the carvings, mostly for the carving, but says someone DAVID WALKER is a man of many talents and skills. He’s been a barber got a little talent, but if I were you He met Dorothy in barber in hard wood, are rather large and once told him the ability to do the since 1962 and currently has a barber shop in his home near Vichy. I’d take that home and burn it.” school. He has been a barber since need a table to support them. An- art is “lack of fear,” as fear needs That’s what Walker did. He also 1962. The profession is in his fam- other is the support part of a table to be put aside and start doing the has titled the piece “Hard Luck display it all and the kids aren’t began to educate himself by read- ily as Walker’s father was a barber that holds a round, glass topper. project. It’s a learning process and Crossing.” He carved it in 1981 very interested in it. ing and observing. He thoroughly and “I swept the floor and shined They are simply incredible in their you can’t quit. Walker says he’s still and it is extraordinary. He says it Besides wood carving, Walker studied his subjects by looking shoes since I was old enough to detail and it is hard to imagine the learning. He says if you are afraid was one of the hardest he’s ever also paints, mostly western scenes, you won’t begin. done. He didn’t have many tools and he has restored cars. His yard He likes western art and the at the time either. It won every art is immaculate and you can tell animals of the west. A piece he calls show he ever entered it in. A piece he’s the type of guy who likes to “The Struggle” is of oxen pulling similar he sold out of a gallery for keep busy. a heavy load up a hill. Another is $6,000 so his work has proved to He gathers his inspiration for his titled, “The Raptor” and it is large have value among art appreciators art in many places. “The toughest also and hangs on the wall. Another and collectors. He also is open to part is deciding what to do.” large piece, “End of the Chase” is selling his work because Walker made of oak and cherry and carries says it takes up a lot of space to a price tag of $3,000. He has nude carvings, one of a turkey, white plaster works, a carving that is a self portrait and carved busts of himself and his wife. He also has done some carving in stone. TIRE SALE His favorite and the hardest WALKER’S WOOD (top left) carved art piece that he finished in 1981 and titled it “Hard Luck Crossing.” It is his is a large piece of a wagon, its favorite and this fine piece won every art show he entered it in. It is extraordinary in its detail and emotional people, and many horses in the impact. Walker’s carving of the (top right) trek of the oxen uphill is titled “The Struggle.” Walker likes carving water, having a very hard time. If animals and western scenes. He is a painter as well. Both Walker and his wife, Dorothy Spencer Walker, are it were a true life scene, the people barbers and these carvings (above) depict his father’s barber shop in Arizona where he worked as a child. probably did not make it. Walker SUMMIT AT Extended Memorial Day Sale! 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