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The Caldwell County News February 11, 2020 www.mycaldwellcounty.com Volume 151 issue 35 816-583-2116

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Public Testing Prince Tribute Quilt Exhibit The Missouri Quilt Muse- choice for their fourth chal- of Voting um, located in Hamilton, has lenge. announced plans to host the The Cherrywood Fabrics Equipment Cherrywood Fabrics Prince challenge was to take inspira- The Caldwell County Clerk’s Tribute Quilt Block Challenge tion from Prince’s music, style, office will be performing a Pub- Exhibit. This limited showing movies, and distinct look to lic Test of the voting equipment Prince Tribute Exhibit will be at create unique quilt blocks us- for the March 10, 2020 Presiden- the museum Feb. 18 – 22. Spe- ing a limited color palette of tial Preference Primary Elec- cial museum hours during this hand dyed fabric in saturated tion. This will be held on Febru- exhibit will be noon to 6:00 p.m. purples. ary 25, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in the each day. Artists were encouraged to small courtroom on the second Prince Rogers Nelson was push themselves creatively, floor of the courthouse. born in , MN in think outside the box and create 1958. A son of a pianist and a new fiber art. The contest was jazz singer, he wrote his first open to anyone and everyone REMINDER: song when he was just seven and received almost 400 entries The Caldwell County Clerk’s years old. Prince was a musi- from around the world. All the office will be open on March 7, cal innovator who was known quilts blocks are the same color, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to noon for for his eclectic work, flamboy- fabric, size (20-inches square) absentee voting for the March ant stage presence, extravagant and theme. 10, 2020 Presidential Preference dress and makeup, and wide The Exhibit will hang in Primary Election. vocal range. He was inducted the original gallery at the Mis- into the Rock and Roll Hall of souri Quilt Museum for one Fame in 2004. He has sold over week only, from Feb. 18-22. 100 million records worldwide, Admission to the Prince Trib- Braymer Courtwarming Royalty making him one of the best-sell- ute Exhibit is $10. As an exhibit Braymer held their 2020 courtwarming Friday evening during the games with ing music artists of all time. special, visitors can become St. Joe Christian. Royalty included Queen, senior Kayla Henry and King, senior Area Events Kegen Hays; Princess, junior Kennedy Stone and Prince, sophomore Tyler His iconic film “Purple a patron of the museum and Kimberling. Feb. 15: 5th Annual Rain” was filmed in Minne- obtain a years membership Mouse Race, Hamilton apolis, home of the legendary for just $20. Annual member- First Avenue nightclub. Even ships can be purchased at the American Legion, dinner though Prince could have lived museum during the Prince to fabricate some gates to open to handle the water drainage at 5:30 p.m., race at 7 p.m. anywhere in the world, he still Exhibit or by visiting www. up the side and make it acces- from the street. Bethel met with Contact Mac at 816-284- called Minnesota home up un- missouriquiltmuseum.com. sible. Bethel contacted Ace Pipe Joe Chadwick of MoDOT, and 5128 for more info. til his untimely passing in 2016. Quilters can learn more about Cleaning and they will get back it was stated that the city was Paisley Park, Prince’s studio, Cherrywood fabrics and their with him on a quote to redo a responsible for the drainage. home and now museum, is just Challenge Exhibitions by visit- manhole in town. Bethel said there needs to be Feb. 16: Valentine’s 200 miles from the Cherrywood ing https://cherrywoodfabrics. Bethel said he talked with 50’ of tube installed for which dinner, Braymer, Studio, making this an obvious bigcartel.com/ Decker’s a few weeks ago about the city would be responsible for half the cost. MoDOT will Austin Youth Center, the cost to put in cattle cross- ings that the city bought three do the ditching, and maybe 5-8 p.m. Large groups years ago. They quoted a price they can get Vance Brothers please reserve a spot. New business opens in Kingston of $5,200 installed. to smooth it out with coal mix Studio 13 contacted Bethel when they are in Kingston. Kingston held their monthly Vance Brothers contacted Beth- and asked what the city was The city is accumulating Feb. 21: Braymer FFA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6. el about a site to store prod- going to do about the driveway material for the preparation of Appreciation Break- Those present were Aldermen uct for an upcoming job. They to their business coming off the manhole/pothole project in fast Eileen Gregory and Brad Camp- would like to use the area at the Hwy. 13. Clients are complain- town. The Braymer FFA Chap- bell. Kathy Galloway joined via city barn. In return they would ing that the drive is too rutted The next council meeting ter will have a teacher and phone. Also present were City bring in a coal mix to place on and their cars drag in crossing. was scheduled for Thursday, farmer Appreciation Break- Clerk Debbie Fleming, Mayor the courthouse streets. A tube needs to be installed March 5. fast on Friday, Feb. 21, from Chris Kipp, and Water/Sewer In new business, the board 7-8:30 a.m. at the high school Superintendent David Bethel. discussed filings for the board Ag Shop. FFA members will A phone call was made to of alderman positions. No one be serving biscuits and gravy, Kathy Galloway for her to join had filed before the deadline of th INDEX pancakes, eggs and sausage. in the meeting. Jan. 21 for the April 7 election. In old business, the previous The board discussed contacting Classifieds...... 10 month’s meeting notes were people who might be interested Feb. 21: Little Otter read by Debbie Fleming. Da- in becoming board members. Local News ...... 7 Creek meeting, 9 a.m., vid Bethel reported that more Bethel reported that the Weekly Record...... 4 Church of the Nazarene space was needed to set a gen- pumps and panel were in- erator at Lift Station #1. Eilene stalled in the lift station at the Sports...... 8 in Kingston. Gregory said she would talk to jail on Tuesday. The generator her family about the property. is ordered for the lift station David Bethel replaced a wa- and will arrive in eight weeks. Winter school sports pictures...8 ter pump and had tires put on They were not able to get addi- Hamilton R-II does not participate in winter sports the city truck. The city audit is tional space to put in the gener- or activities pictures. scheduled from Jan. 16 and 17th. ator, so Bethel said he will have

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The debt collector is Breckenridge, $430-$450 per • Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 are notified to file claims in court month, very clean, all utilities • Office 660-644-5680 attempting to collect a debt and within six months from the date of paid, WiFi available, laundry ac- any information obtained will be the first publication of this notice or cess, HUD vouchers accepted, used for that purpose (Casefile No. if a copy of this notice was mailed 660-255-4452. (tfn) Public Notices 224664-926929). to, or served upon, such creditor by FOR RENT: in Braymer, three C33-4w, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18 the personal representative, then and five Bedrooms, NO PETS, within two months from the date 660-645-2212. (tfn) it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIR- fullest extent permissible by law. SALE Help Wanted CUIT COURT, CALDWELL Such six-month period and such COUNTY, MISSOURI two-month period do not extend For default in the payment of CAREGiver – Immediate the limitation period that would debt secured by a deed of trust ex- Opportunities Day and Night! Case Number: 20CL-PR00002 bar claims one year after the ecuted by William T Allee, dated $11-$12 per Hour! Home Instead decedent’s death, as provided in February 29, 2016, and recorded Senior Care is looking for compas- Notice of Letters of Section 473.444, RSMo, or any on February 29, 2016, Document sionate CAREGivers to become a Administration Granted other applicable limitation peri- No. 52272, in Book No. 100, at part of our team and join our mis- (Independent Administration ods. Nothing in Section 473.033, Page 3062 in the Office of the Re- sion of enhancing the lives of ag- - Non-Resident Fiduciary) RSMo, shall be construed to bar corder of Deeds, Caldwell County, ing adults. We provide a variety of any action against a decedent’s Missouri, the undersigned Trustee non-medical services that enable To All Persons Interested in the liability insurance carrier through will on February 21, 2020, at 1: seniors to remain in their home and Estate of LESLIE SPENCER a defendant ad litem pursuant to 30 PM, at the South Front Door of meet the challenges of aging with HENSON, Decedent: Section 537.021, RSMo. dignity. Complete an application the Caldwell County Courthouse, Kingston, Missouri, sell at public at HomeInstead.com/807 or call us On 21 JANUARY 2020, the Date of the decedent’s death: vendue to the highest bidder for today at 816-259-5252. 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Scuttlebutt Taco Casserole Letters to the Editor By Pat O’Conner Red’s Ideal Prep Time 10 minutes We would like to commend Roger Lankford for his Cook Time 30 minutes Meals well written article on the American Legion Post 285. Total Time 40 minutes However, there is an error in the Auxiliary listing. We Servings 6 meet on the third Tuesday every month. By Stephanie Henry We have several activities during the year, and Ingredients would welcome new members, both men and wom- • 1 lb. ground beef I use 80% lean en. Our biggest project is Days, held this year • 1 small yellow onion diced on May 15, and 16. The donations we collect then are • 1 oz. taco seasoning equivalent to 2 Tablespoons used exclusively for veterans and active duty military • 16 oz. refried beans personnel. We send money to Cameron VA home resi- Welcome to the Scuttle- • 3/4 cup sour cream dents to help with their Christmas shopping and other butt. We strive to provide • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded needs. We also sponsor girls going to Girls State, where information to local vet- • 1/4 cup black olives sliced they learn how our government works. erans and share a little bit • 1/3 cup tomatoes diced We invite you to attend a meeting and learn about about the history of our • 3/4 cup crunchy toppings such as tortilla chips our other activities. troops who served our Doritos, and/or Fritos Carol Willett, Secretary country in foreign lands To garnish: and life in the military. th • 1/3 cup lettuce shredded We are nearing the 75 • Green onions (optional) anniversary of the end of The Proper Role of the Federal Govern- World War II. For the next Instructions ment few weeks we will be re- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. viewing the key battles 2. Add the ground beef and diced onions to a large Fellow Americans, in both the Pacific and pan and cook and crumble over medium heat until the meat is cooked through. Some people believe that since the impeachment in Europe. Since the in- 3. Drain excess grease. hoax is over, it’s time for Congress to work on some- vasion of Okinawa was 4. Add ¾ cup water and taco seasoning. thing productive for the country. First of all, this isn’t intended for April 1945, 5. Bring to a boil. over. It won’t ever be over as long as Donald Trump Allied forces were faced 6. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from is president. Second, at least when Congress was pre- with a brief lull in offen- heat. occupied with framing President Trump, they weren’t sive movements. To fill 7. Spread the refried beans in an even layer within a casserole dish. (Mine was 9 trying to “help” the American people. The best thing this, plans were devel- x 13” but varying sizes are fine.) politicians can do for us is to do nothing at all because oped for the invasion of 8. Spread the sour cream over the refried beans. when they pass a law or regulation, it ends up doing Iwo Jima in the Volcano 9. Top with cooked ground beef mixture, then with cheese. more harm than good. Although their intentions may Islands. Located approxi- 10. If you’re preparing this head of time, let it cool and cover and refrigerate until be good, the end result usually is not. When I consider mately mid-way between ready to bake. all the over-regulation we now face, I am reminded of the Marianas and the Jap- the proper role of the federal government and how far anese Home Islands, Iwo Baking: we have strayed from our founders’ intent. Jima served as an early 1. If baking right away: Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution explicitly warning station for Al- hot and melted. lists all the responsibilities of the Congress. They are lied bombing raids and 2. If baking after the casserole has been refrigerated: Bake, covered, for 25 min- as follows: to collect taxes, pay debts, fund the military, provided a base for Japa- utes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 5 minutes. borrow money, regulate commerce, control immigra- nese fighters to intercept Add the toppings: tion, print money, establish the courts, establish federal approaching bombers. 1. Top the casserole with black olives, tomatoes, and crunchy toppings. (Add ad- prisons, establish post offices, regulate patents, fight Additionally, the island ditional cheese if you like as well.) piracy at sea, declare war, and provide for the defense offered a launching point 2. Bake uncovered for 8 minutes. and welfare of the country. In the beginning, the fed- for Japanese air attacks 3. Garnish with green onions and/or shredded lettuce and serve! eral government was small because it had only a few against the new American departments. As time passed, politicians learned that bases in the Marianas. by growing government, they could also grow their In assessing the is- land, American planners wallets. That is exactly what’s wrong with all levels of little resistance. Sending for this week) who had won the Medal of Honor three also envisioned using it government today! patrols off the beach, they years earlier at Guadalcanal. Around 10:35 a.m., a force as a forward base for the My solution to this problem is multi-fold. To re- soon encountered the of Marines succeeded in reaching the island’s western anticipated invasion of gain control of our government, we must first shrink Japanese bunker system. shore and cutting off Mt. Suribachi. Under heavy fire Japan. In early 1945, intel- it down to size by setting spending limits. Second, we Quickly coming under from the heights, efforts were made over the next few ligence indicated that Iwo must set term-limits for members of Congress. Third, heavy fire from the bun- days to neutralize the Japanese on the mountain. This th Jima was relatively light- we must strictly enforce the 10 Amendment and re- kers and gun emplace- culminated with American forces reaching the summit ly defended and given the turn the power to the state governments. Fourth, we ments on Mt. Suribachi, on February 23 and the raising of the flag atop the th repeated strikes against it, must repeal the 17 Amendment and require Senators the Marines began to take summit. planners thought it could be chosen by the state legislatures as originally intend- heavy losses. The situ- Next week we will continue with the battle of Iwo be captured within a week ed. ation was further com- Jima. Until then, please, if you know of a current Vet- of the landings. These as- We can’t trust our government to reform itself, so plicated by the island’s eran, or their family, who is having trouble and need sessments led Fleet Ad- we must do it through a Convention of States as es- volcanic ash soil which help, please contact us at the numbers listed below. At miral Chester Nimitz to tablished in Article 5 of the Constitution. Go to www. prevented the digging the very least, please, be kind others and PRAY FOR comment, “Well, this will conventionofstates.com to learn more. Also, read of foxholes. The Marines PEACE! Mark Levin’s book, The Liberty Amendments to learn be easy. The Japanese will also found that clearing a surrender Iwo Jima with- more about the framers’ true intent of the Constitution bunker did not put it out Our Hero this week – Gunnery Sergeant John out a fight.” (Boy Was he and how to regain control of our government. Final- of action as Japanese sol- Basilone, US Marines wrong about that). ly, watch Milton Friedman discuss the proper role of diers would use the tunnel On Oct. 25, 1942, the U.S.’s six-month struggle to As a prelude to the government on YouTube. May God bless you and the network to make it opera- keep a small advantage at Guadalcanal’s Henderson landings, B 24s from the United States of America! tional again. This practice Field hardened into a contest between two exceptional Marianas pounded Iwo would be common during armies. Jima for 74 days. Unfortu- Dan Landi the battle and led to many The Marines at Lunga Ridge had driven off waves nately, due to the nature Kidder, MO casualties when Marines of Japanese assaults for two days in torrential rain and of the Japanese defenses, believed they were in a seemingly bottomless mud. At midnight, hundreds of these air attacks had little “secure” area. screaming troops from Japan’s famed Sendai Regiment effect. The first wave of Among those killed threw themselves over the barbed wire surrounding Marines landed at 8:59 was Gunnery Sergeant a.m. and initially met John Basilone (See Hero Continued on page 5

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28, 1963. He was honorably discharged from service on Benjamin Dale Hazzard Courthouse News Oct. 31, 1967. On April 3, 1966, Bobby married Agnes Irene Rash Benjamin Dale Hazzard, newborn son of Dale and of Richmond. She preceded him in death on July 18, CIRCUIT COURT Jenny (Dickinson) Hazzard, of Gallatin, MO, passed 2019; they were married 53 years. During his life, away at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City on The following cases were heard in the Caldwell County Bobby worked as a mechanic. He retired from the US Circuit Court by Judges Jason A. Kanoy, R. Brent Elliott or January 30, 2020. Postal Service, where he was in charge of maintaining He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Tom Chapman: postal vehicles. He loved spending time with his fam- State vs. Justin Creswell, Cameron, assault, misde- Karel Hazzard. ily, fishing, hunting, and woodworking. Survivors include his parents, Dale and Jenny; broth- meanor, 365 days incarceration in county jail, execu- Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; the tion of sentence suspended, two years probation. ers, Dillon, Brian and Tyler; grandfather, Roy Hazzard; love of his life, his wife Agnes; and grandson, David and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. State vs. Kolby S. Karnes, Cameron, DWI with per- Martin Noltensmeyer. son less than 17 years of age in vehicle and endan- A funeral service was held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at He is survived by three daughters and son-in-laws, Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton. A visitation was gering the welfare of a child, 60 days incarceration in Dianna (David) Noltensmeyer of Lexington, Melissa county jail. held on Friday, Feb. 7, at the funeral home. Interment (Marty) O’Donnell of Richmond, and Lisa (Michael) www.bramfu- State vs. Jason R. Stateler, Independence, receiving was at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton. Currier of Pukalani, Maui, HI; granddaughter, Au- neralservices.com stolen property, felony, seven years incarceration in tumn Fisk; and grandson, Jonathan Currier. Department of Corrections. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tues- State cases for defective equipment with $200 day, February 18, at the First Baptist Church in Rich- Rachel Leigh (Snider) Leeper fines: Michele E. Carroll, Prairie Village, KS; Evan S. mond. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 Dantzscher, Kansas City; Victoria K. Dixson, Indepen- p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, at Thurman Funeral Home Rachel Leigh (Snider) dence; Terence H. Whiteside, St. Louis. in Richmond. will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Leeper, age 40, of Hamilton, Traffic cases (fees do not include court costs): Je- Braymer, with full military honors provided by the US MO, passed away at her sus Aguilera, Bellwood, IL, speeding by 20-25 mph, Army and the Ray County Veterans. The family sug- home on Feb. 7, 2020. Ra- $155.50; Trevor H. Elliott, Hamilton, seat belt, $10; gests memorial contributions be made to the American chel lived in Hamilton most James Ewings, Lincoln, NE, invalid license, $500; Alex Cancer Society. They can be left at or mailed to Thur- of her life but did live in D. Frost, Elkhart, IN, speeding by 11-15 mph, $70.50; man Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street, P.O. Box 190, Chillicothe from 2007-2012. James R. Grimes, Braymer, driving while revoked/ Richmond, MO 64085. Please share your memories of Rachel was born on Nov. suspended, $300; Devin D. Jones, Chillicothe, failure Bobby by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com. 21, 1979, in Chillicothe to provide proof of insurance, $100; Jake J. McDonald, to Ronald K. and Penny Highland, MI, speeding by 16-19 mph, $100.50; To- Norman L. Gregg (Simpson) Snider. She mas Melgoza, Naperville, IL, speeding by 16-19 mph, graduated from the Penney $100.50; Ngozi M. Mogbo, Urbana, IL, speeding by 16- Norman L. Gregg, age 83, a resident of Chillicothe, High School in Hamilton in 19 mph, $105.50; Jacque M. Nitu, Kirksville, failure to MO, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at St. Luke’s 1998. She was a homemaker drive within right lane of highway with two or more North Hospital in Kansas City. and mother. lanes in same direction, $60.50; Kristin A. Null, Camer- Norman was born the son of Gilbert and Pearl Vir- Rachel was a member of the Passion Church in on, speeding by 6-10 mph, $60.50; Tina Pierce, Hamil- ginia (Wiedmier) Gregg on Dec. 19, 1936, in Braymer. Cameron and loved and greatly enjoyed being with ton, failure to register, $30.50; Paul A. Potter, Hamilton, He was a 1954 graduate of Braymer High School. He her children and family. She had a great love for gar- speeding by 16-19 mph, $100.50; Lyjana J. Robinson, was united in marriage to Dolly Mae Terry on Sept. 6, dening and flowers, and enjoyed refinishing furniture, Kansas City, KS, speeding by 6-10 mph, $60.50. 1954, in Cowgill. She survives of the home. decorating, and doing anything crafty. Other State Cases: Kevin L. Opdahl, West Chester, He was in his mid-20s when he enrolled in Moler She was preceded in death by her grandparents and IA, fraudulently obtaining license or permit by deceit Barber School in Kansas City. After completing barber her aunt, Brenda Cranmer. and possession of deer without valid permit, $299.50, school, Norman returned to Braymer to cut hair. He On Nov. 11, 2011, she married Jeremy Leeper in also illegally possession or transporting of deer, then returned to Chillicothe and barbered at Pony’s Hamilton. He survives of the home. Additional survi- $199.50, and taking illegal deer in season in violation Barber Shop. Norman and Dolly owned and operated vors include her children, Cole Hendricks and Paige of 4-point rule, $199.50. P&S Bowling Alley and Lounge in Braymer, where he Leeper; parents, Ron and Penny Snider of Hamilton; also cut hair from 1980 until 1988. Norman and Dolly sisters, Jamie Snider of Hamilton, Tessa McKinzie of Recorders Office Kingston, and Audrey Reeter of Chillicothe; grand- Warranty Deeds: Hamilton- Forrest Morgan and then made their home back in Chillicothe, where he owned and operated King’s Den Barber Shop in Chilli- mother, Sharon Schneiter of Mooresville; grandfather, Dorothy LeMaster to Shawn Cook. Jason and Amy James Cawley of Grain Valley; several nieces, neph- McTheeney to Cody and Lindi Creel. Kidder- Doak cothe. Norman retired in Sept. 2019, after 56 years of barbering. ews, aunts and uncles; in-laws, Larry and Margaret Doolittle Enterprises to Jason Norris Breshears. Lonnie Leeper of Princeton; and brother-in-law, John Leeper W. Johnson to Brandon and Allison Barnes. Wayne and Norman was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Chillicothe and was also a member of the of Princeton. Barbara S. Nelson and Marion Nelson to James R. and A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tricia McClure. Brenda Wadley to Baylee Ann Wadley. Chillicothe Friendship Masonic Lodge #89 AF & AM. Survivors include his wife, Dolly Gregg of the Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Hamilton United Methodist Davis- Ray Dean and Roxanne McBee to Jason T. and Church Family Life Center. A visitation will be held on Sandra J. McBee. home; two sons, “Mel” Melvin Lloyd Gregg (Carol) of Chillicothe and Marvin Lynn Gregg and friend Lyn Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the church, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Beneficiary Deeds: Grant- Kathleen Hicks to Tyler Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton. Fesmire and Angela James. Hamilton- Shawn Cook to Mitchell of Centerview; three grandchildren, Ashley Gregg of Ashville, NC, Cory Gregg (Anne) of Holt Memorials may be made to an educational fund that is James Matthew Cook. New York- Sandra J. Henry to being established for her children. Donations may be Tammy J. Gentry and Tracy J. Bowen. Summit; Lindsay Gregg-Enyeart (Jake) of Lawson; and four great-grandchildren, Logan and Avery Gregg and made to Jeremy Leeper. Arrangements are under the Quit Claims: Gomer- McKenzie Wilson and Ray- direction of Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton. cheal Wilson to McKenzie Wilson, Raycheal Wilson Adalei and Ember Enyeart. and Madysun Wilson. Rockford- Kristen and Chris He was preceded in death by his parents and one Wood to Chris and Kristen Wood. sister, Naomi Lee. A Masonic service was held at the Lindley Funeral Margie Abretta Vessar Home in Chillicothe on Friday, Feb. 7. Funeral services were held after the Masonic service at the funeral home Margie Abretta Ves- Deaths on Friday followed by a visitation. A private family sar, age 85, of Cameron, graveside service was held at Evergreen Cemetery in MO, formerly of Forsyth Bobby Leon Deam Braymer on Saturday, Feb. 8. Memorial contributions and Hamilton, passed may be made to the Chillicothe Friendship Masonic away on Feb. 5, 2020, at Lodge #89 AF and AM, and may be left at or mailed the Liberty Hospital in Bobby Leon Deam was born June 7, 1938, in Nor- to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO Liberty. borne, MO, to R.S. Deam and Gladys Rhinehart Deam. 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lind- Margie was born on Bobby passed away on Feb. 4, 2020, surrounded by his leyfuneralhomes.com. Feb. 12, 1934, in Ham- loving family at his home. Arrangements were under the direction of Lindley ilton, to Roy and Cora Bobby graduated from Braymer in 1956. After grad- Funeral Home in Chillicothe. (Galpin) Toon. She grad- uation he farmed, until being drafted into the Army on uated from the Hamilton Nov. 21, 1961. He was stationed in Germany until Jan. High School in 1951 and then attended business trade school. She worked in numerous grocery stores, HOME SAVINGS & LOAN including stores in Hamilton and Cameron. She en- joyed gardening, flowers, collecting dolls, reading, and ASSOC. of Carroll Co., F.A. crafts like needlepoint and sewing. 210 E. Second, Norborne, MO On Jan. 1, 1954, she married William A. Vessar in Hamilton. He preceded her in death in 1964. She was • Statement Savings also preceded by her parents; son, Roger Vessar; and • Certificates brother, Paul Toon. • Checking Accounts Survivors include her children, Sheila Vessar of • IRA & Keogh Plans Parkville, Gary Vessar of Taneyville, and Connie Lau- • Home Improvement Loans Instructor: Alisha Branham nius of Lockwood; seven grandchildren; and several • Mortgage Loans “Serving This Area 816-465-0008 great-grandchildren. • Agricultural Loans Since 1919” Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral (Plus Many More Services) Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F Classes held: Monday, Wednesday Home in Hamilton. A memorial service will be held at Sat/ til noon 5:30 and 7 p.m. 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Bram Funeral Home Tuesday: 3:30 p.m. in Hamilton. A visitation will be held one hour prior to Thursday: 8a.m. and 10 a.m. the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Inurnment will be at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton. Memorials 660-593-3313 400 N. 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department needs to quarantine more evacuees for Nutrition Center the new coronavirus. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday announced that 11 bases could house ad- Greetings from Caldwell County Nutrition Center. ditional passengers coming from China “should HHS We offer a free blood pressure check on the 2nd Tues- facilities become filled,” the DoD said Thursday. The day of every month and a free blood sugar and blood Pentagon stressed that the locations have been named Private Pesticide Applicator pressure check on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. as precautionary backup locations. The bases include Bingo will be back on track in January! Every BIN- the Great lakes Navy Training Center. March and Tra- training GO wins a prize. Join us on the fourth Thursday of the vis are already hosting evacuees. The Pentagon has The Private Pesticide Applicator training will be month for BINGO and stay for lunch! Next BINGO is also named Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Cali- th held at the Braymer Sandwich Shop on Feb. 14, begin- set for February 27 at 10 a.m. at 410 Main St., Polo, fornia; Fort Carson in Colorado; Lackland Air Force ning at 8:30 a.m. The required training booklet (which MO 64671. Base in Texas; and most recently, Camp Ashland in can be purchased on-site the day of the training) is $12. Every Tuesday is our Pitch Tournament that begins Nebraska, as principal installations to quarantine and th Please call the office at (816) 586 – 1010 to register. at 12:00 p.m. Join us on Tuesday, February18 for lunch treat people evacuating from Wuhan in China’s central The Caldwell County Women in Agriculture group and stay for Pitch. Hubei province, where the coronavirus is believed to will meet on Feb. 18, at Joni’s Shed in Hamilton from Everyone is invited to join us for lunch at the cen- have originated. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. A guest speaker will present on tree ter! We are located at 410 Main Street in Polo. Lunch is served Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Veterans receive help through clergy training pro- care and maintenance. There will not be a business . meeting. A suggested donation for 60 and over is $4.00 per meal gram www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage. Feb. 9 A program on Farm Leases will be held on Feb. 24, at and there is a charge of $5.75 per meal for those under Veterans—especially those in rural areas—are re- the DeKalb County Youth Building in Maysville from 60. Menu is subject to change without notice. ceiving added attention through a VA program fo- 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The course and materials fee is $35. To Our center is also available as a cooling/warming cused on training clergy and other groups interested register, please visit https://extension2.missouri.edu/ center for anyone in need of a place to stay warm/ in helping Veterans. More than two dozen trainees met counties/dekalb or call (816) 933 – 2138. cool. Our business hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday Jan. 30 in Medora, North Dakota, for the Community Feel free to contact our office if you have any ques- through Friday. Clergy Training Program to Support Rural Veterans tions. We are always looking for volunteers for home meal Mental Health.VA chaplains use four modules to teach Carlee Quinn, County Engagement Specialist – Ag- deliveries and/or at the center in Polo. Call Cheryl at trainees best methods to help Veterans, said VA Chap- riculture and Environment 660-354-2213 for more information. lain and Army Veteran Joe White. The program is open Caldwell County to community clergy and anyone interested in helping 97 S. Harrison MENU: Veterans, such as local members of Veteran Service Or- Kingston, MO 64650 Wednesday 2/12/20: Sloppy Joe on WG bun, sea- ganizations, Caregivers and community-based mental (816) 586 – 1010 soned wedges, broccoli, tropical fruit, milk health providers. Religious leaders are often the first [email protected] Thursday 2/13/20: Pork roast, corn casserole, cab- people Veterans turn to for help, especially in rural ar- bage, fruit salad, WG bread, milk eas, said White. Friday 2/14/20: Baked potato w/chili and cheese, broccoli salad, cottage cheese w/peaches, muffin, WG Upcoming Events and Meetings University of Missouri bread, milk American Legion - 3rd Wednesday at Legion Hall Monday 2/17/20: Closed for Presidents Day - Dinner @1800, meeting @ 1900 Hours Extension to host Grain Tuesday 2/18/20: Polish sausage casserole w/ pota- VFW – 3rd Monday of month at Cameron Veteran’s toes, onions and peppers, mixed vegetables, mandarin Home Chapel -1900 hours Marketing Workshops oranges, WG bread, milk Contact information For more information or to offer help: Contact Pat The Ag Business and Policy division of MU Extension th will conduct a series of grain marketing workshops di- Pitch Tournament winners for February 4 ,2019 O’Connor (816) 575-2568 rected at Missouri’s grain producers. These workshops First Place Tie: Dale Kelsey 211 Veterans Clinic (CBOC) @ MVH (816) 632-1369 are designed to help farmers manage commodity price Roger McPheeters 211 Veterans Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255 risk and obtain higher commodity prices for their corn Third Place: Mary Gohring 209 A good website is www.va.gov. It has some of the and soybeans. The workshops are designed to include Last Place: Gloria Swafford 102 latest news information as well as explaining veteran an overview of managing basis and price risks with benefits.Also try www.military.com. the futures markets, the past performance of market- ing strategies specific to Missouri regional conditions, Scuttlebutt... developing a sample marketing plan resulting in skills Continued from page 3 they can extend to their operation, providing resources Greetings from the to monitor the performance of marketing strategies, 8th District...Jim Neely and introducing advanced futures market concepts. the field, forming human bridges for their comrades I really enjoy when our constituents come to visit the The workshop is done in cooperation with the Food to cross. The exhausted, malaria-ridden U.S. Marines Capitol. This week we had constituents at the Capitol and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI). must have been overwhelmed by this night firefight. for Great Northwest Days and students and staff from The workshop will be held at the MFA Rail Facility An experienced machine gunner, Gunnery Sgt. “Ma- nd Western Governor University which is an online, non- in Hamilton on March 2 from 10 am to 2 pm. Lunch nila” John Basilone, knew his men and his guns were profit school. If you are planning a visit to the Capitol will be provided. There is no cost to attend, but space is about to be severely tested. Basilone, who had earned please come and visit. limited. If you would like to RSVP, have questions, or his nickname during an Army stint in the Philippines, would like to request special accommodations, please Missouri House Moves Forward with Plan to Im- realized it would be up to him to keep them fighting plement System (HB 1963) call the Caldwell County Extension Office at (816) 586 and firing. Basilone was everywhere at once, clearing The members of the Missouri House have given ini- – 1010. You may also register online at https://exten- jams, calming nervous gunners, replacing parts, and tial approval to a plan that would help make Missouri sion2.missouri.edu/counties/caldwell. repositioning guns … he became the glue that bound the first state in the nation to develop a high-speed Hy- Co. C together. At dawn, the barefooted, red-eyed Basi- perloop system. Lawmakers supported legislation to lone finally rested his head on the edge of a pit. The line add the “tube transport system” to the list of projects had held. The battlefield was strewn with casualties. that are eligible for a public-private partnership. MU Extension and FSA and At least 38 Japanese dead were credited to Basilone, Hyperloop is a new mode of transportation that is but more important, his men credited Basilone with in- meant to move freight and people quickly and safely. NRCS to host joint Farm Bill spiring them and giving them the will to fight. Passengers or cargo would be transported in a Hy- perloop pod and accelerate via electric propulsion in meeting in Carroll County On the Light side “WOW! That’s a lot” a low-pressure tube. The pod would float above the So, Donald Rumsfeld is briefing George Bush in the track using magnetic levitation and glide at speeds in The Carroll County MU Extension Office, U.S. De- Oval Office. “Oh and finally, sir, three Brazilian- sol excess of 600 miles per hour. A Hyperloop system in partment of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency diers were killed in Iraq today.” Bush goes pale, his jaw Missouri would allow users to travel from St. Louis to (FSA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service hanging open in stunned disbelief. He buries his face (NRCS) will host a joint meeting to explain crop pro- in his hands, muttering “My God...My God.” Continued on page 7 visions of the 2018 Farm Bill. The meeting will take “Mr. President,” says place Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, starting at 9:00 a.m., Cheney, “we lose soldiers at the Carroll County MU Extension Office across the all the time, and it’s ter- road from KMZU in Carrollton. This meeting is open rible. But I’ve never seen to the public and will conclude by noon. you so upset. What’s the The 2018 Farm Bill has several changes that FSA, matter?” Bush looks up Do you want to be the ULTIMATE NRCS, and MU Extension would like to discuss with and says...”How many is VALENTINE’S local producers. At the meeting, Makayla Schnieder- a Brazilian?” this February? meyer, FSA County Executive Director, will provide an Then go see overview of ARC/PLC Program changes. David John- News Bulletins son, NRCS District Conservationist, will provide in- DAMON HARTLEY Pentagon Expected to at formation about EQIP, CSP and other programs. Mary Offer to Host More Coro- Sobba, Field Specialist in Agriculture Business for MU navirus Evacuees at 11 RED BEARD AUTO SALES Extension, will provide information on Decision Sup- Bases www.military.com. 605 W. BERRY port Tools for choosing between ARC or PLC. Feb. 6. HAMILTON, MO 64644 To RSVP, questions, or special accommodations, The Defense Depart- 816-583-1283 please call the Carroll County Extension Office at 660- ment is expected to offer www.redbeardautosalesllc.com 542-1792 or email Tracie Moore, County Engagement the Department of Health [email protected] Specialist in Agriculture and Environment at moore- and Human Services the [email protected] You may also register online at use of more military in- https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/farm-bill-meeting- stallations near major air- in-carroll-county ports in case the health The Caldwell County News February 11, 2020 - Page 6 Family Living

Area student Thank You earns spot on The family of Morris Claypole would like to thank everyone for their kind Fall Semester thoughts, prayers, cards, flowers, food and memorial donations honoring our Dean’s List at loved one. Special thanks to the Mirabile Ladies Aid for all their contributions. UCM Suzanne Claypole & T h e f o l l o w i n g l o - cal student has earned a Family spot on the University of Central Missouri Dean’s List. Each semester, the Dean’s List is divided into two parts. The first list in- Thank You cludes the names of stu- dents who have achieved The family of Gary Hawkins would like to a perfect 4.0 grade point thank everyone who visited, brought food, called average, and the second or said a prayer for Gary and his family during list includes names of his hospitalization and his passing. A very spe- students who attained a cial thank you to those friends and family who grade point average of came to visit Gary in the hospital as he really 3.50 to 3.99. enjoyed reminiscing about all the great times he Making the 4.0 Dean’s shared with each of you. Thank you to those who List was Gunner L. Ry- donated money to his memorial fund, sent beau- als of Braymer. tiful flowers, and all the words of encouragement Area Extension Specialists TJ Sethi, Carlee Quinn and Debbie Davis, spoke at the Braymer GFWC and prayers we have received since his passing. Tuesday Study Club meeting Feb. 4. We are very blessed with many special friends. As Gary’s nine-year-old great-grandson Gar- speaker at the March pro- rett said at his funeral, “He was a good man.” Special guests at GFWC 3, meeting. It will be at gram. Carol Wiedmier Gary will be dearly missed by all who knew the Christian Church at will present a program on and loved him. The General Federated Women’s Club, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Pat Wiedmier St. Patrick’s day. Study Club met on February 4, 2020, at the Braymer and Sandy Wiedmier will Carol Wiedmier The Gary Hawkins Family Methodist Church. be hostesses. Recording Secretary President Mary Lue Tuck opened the meeting at Mr. Schroder will be a 6:32 p.m. The meeting began with the program conducted by the area Extension Specialists. Carlee Quinn, Ag- riculture and Environment Specialist spoke first. She Thank You handed out a list of Programs available. One coming Apply Online Now The family of Ray Dunscombe wish to 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS up soon is Women in Agriculture on February 18 at Jo- ni’s Shed in Hamilton at 6:30. Those attending should thank relatives, friends and neighbors for bring an appetizer with the recipe. their acts of kindness shown during our sad Thousands of jobs are Tarunjot (TJ) Sethi, Nutrition and Health Special- loss. available nationwide. ist from the Maysville office told us a little about her- Help support your Betty Dunscombe & self and then about the programs she can present for community — be a Roger Wilson Jr. census taker. groups. Debbie Davis, 4-H and Youth Development Special- ist, is stationed at the Cameron office. She talked about  Extra income what is going on with 4-H and their programs. She  Flexible hours also presented some of the programs that are going on in Caldwell County.  Weekly pay Refreshments were served by Beth Proctor and Wil- ma Rennison, so that our speakers could visit with us  Paid training before the business meeting. President Tuck called the meeting back to order. Debbie Rankin read the devotional “Love your home.” She then led the pledges to the Flags and the Club Collect. Roll call “First Kiss” was answered by 11 members.

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head count to Debbie so they can plan accordingly. Hamilton Achievers 4-H This year’s Teen Conference will be held on March 21, There were eight Achievers who attended the and 22. It is a fun weekend for 11 thru 13 year olds. Taylor reaches career high 1500 points Energizer on Feb. 8. The meeting was held at Cam- The February Host Family is the Hartley’s. We ap- Jasmine Taylor reached a career high of 1,500 points at the eron Middle School. Several workshops were of- preciate the host families for supplying the refresh- Hamilton Tournament. Braymer girls coach, Angie Stone, fered to 4-H members from many different clubs. ments for our meetings and for those who volunteer presented Taylor with a commerative basketball Friday night Our February meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. during the courtwarming game. their time to teach projects etc. 23, at the Hamilton Federated Church at 4:00 p.m. Thank You On Saturday, Feb. 29, the Hamilton United Meth- Respectfully Submitted By Mikayla, Ryan, and Jus- odist Church Life Center will host a 4-H Fam- tin Robertson Baldon makes pressure ily Fun Night from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please turn in a al epicenter for research and development of the core packed free throws for one District 8... Hyperloop technology. The bill passed by the House is point victory Continued from page 5 one of the steps necessary to allow Hyperloop to be- Kansas City in approximately 30 minutes. come a reality in Missouri. On Feb. 6, the Polo Lady Panthers were trailing by 1 The bill’s sponsor said, “This is an opportunity for point near the end of the game when the lone senior on Last year House Speaker Elijah Haahr formed the Special Blue Ribbon Panel on Hyperloop to study the our state to be innovative and forward-thinking on the team was fouled on a 3 point attempt. Kelly Baldon transportation. This is a chance for Missouri to put tied the game when she made the first free throw. After viability of developing the tube-based transportation system in Missouri. The panel produced a report that themselves on the map in the transportation innova- missing on her 2nd attempt, she hit her 3rd at her final tion space.” home game, giving the Lady Panthers a hard earned outlined specific steps to establish Missouri as the glob- Continued on page 12 non-conference victory over the Concordia Fight- ing Orioles. Baldon led all scorers with 19 points, including 12 in the de- ciding 4th quarter when she made 8 of her 10 free throw attempts. Mary Co- peland got the Panthers off to a good start, scoring 10 of her 18 points in the first quarter. Copeland hit 4 of 6 from the line before fouling out. Concordia’s Kailey Ohrenberg also fouled out of the game. Haley Aubrey made a 3-pointer and finished with 8 points. Kenley Moore had 5 points, in- cluding one bucket from behind the arc. Chloe Gil- bert scored 4 points, and Alayna Chapman made a 3-pointer. Others seeing time on the court for coach Greg Keith included Jade Misel, Kendall McCracken, Jenee Qualman, and Lily Gen- try. Polo led 17-11 at the end of the first period, and 28-22 at the half. Concor- dia cut their deficit to one, 41-40, heading into the fi- nal quarter, but the Lady Panthers held on for an exciting 57-56 win. Polo hit three 3-pointers, 16 of 29 free throws, and were called for 17 fouls. Con- cordia made six 3’s, 12 of 18 from the line, and were whistled for 23 fouls. Cate Cooper led the Orioles in scoring with 18.

2020-1015_Brand_InnovationHope_JanFebCampaign_RegPrint_HMC_CaldwellCount_8.5833x7.indd 1 12/13/19 11:43 AM The Caldwell County News February 11, 2020 - Page 8 Winter Sports Braymer Bobcats Ladycats outscore Lions 48-35 The Ladycats scored 5 points before allowing the Li- ons to score with almost half the quarter gone. Taylor and Stone led scoring with 6 each. The Ladycats had a repeat of the first quarter holding the Lions scoreless until almost half the quarter was over. Hawkins led scoring with 5. The Cats went into the locker room up 26 to 15 at half. Francis captured the scoring lead in the 3rd with 5. The Cats held the lead 37 to 22 at the end of 3. The Cats remained in control of this game until the end. Hall put in 6 in the 4th to top scoring for the La- dycats. The final score was 48 to 35. Points: Francis 12, Taylor 10, Hawkins 9, Stone 7, D. Hall 6, and Sweem with 3. Rebounds: Hall 10, Taylor and Stone with 9, Hawkins 6, Francis 4, Russell and Sweem with 3, and Sanders with 1. Assists: Taylor 4, Hall 3, Francis and Stone with 2, and Russell, Sweem and Sanders with 1. Steals: Francis, Hall, Russell, Taylor, and Stone with 1. Blocks: Hall with 1. Deflections: Hall, Russell and Stone with 1. Lady Bobcats lose in hard fought game The Ladycats came out strong against Albany with Taylor scoring three and Stone hitting a couple shots. Albany quick- ly caught up and passed with an eight point scoring spree. Braymer Lady Bobcat Sanders tied it back up, but Albany quickly answered and Front row: Seniors Taylor Francis and Jasmine Taylor. Middle row: Hallie Russell, Dallas Hall, Kennedy Stone, Kenzie Hawkins and Kialynn Sanders. Back row: Assistant Coach Jodie Hall, Valarie Demsko, Emilie Gladieux, Faith Hollon, Grace Hollon, Raylee took the first quarter 10 to 8. Hawkins, Addyson Sweem and Coach Angie Stone In the second quarter the Warriors put up 5 points to ex- tend the lead. Taylor had 2 buckets and Stone got another bucket to put the Cats at 14. Three of the Ladycats had 3 fouls at the end of the half. Albany led 19 to 14 at the end of the half. Stone put up the first scoring of the third quarter. Taylor also picked up her third foul. Francis stole the ball and took it to the house. Albany put up their first score of the quarter with 4:50 left. Stone got a free throw and then Hall Mary Lue’s hit a bucket off an offense rebound to tie the game back up. Albany scored the next two. Hall crashed the boards and hit Foley’s another bucket. Sweem picked up her 3rd. Hall hit one more Flower Shoppe bucket, but Albany led at the end of 3, 28 to 25. Oil & Service Braymer • 660-645-2802 Taylor hit the next two shots to put the Cats ahead for the first time since the first quarter. Albany answered with a bucket and a free throw. Francis had an old fashioned 3 to put Tim & Tibitha Foley Gary & Mary Lue Tuck the Cats back ahead. Albany sunk a 3 and hit 2 free throws “Flowers & Plants for all occasions” to extend their lead back out. Taylor picked up her 4th foul. Weddings - Funerals - Taylor and Hall connected with a bucket, but the Cats had to 660-645-2166 foul to gain possession back. Taylor hit 2 free throws to end Special Occasions the scoring for the Cats. Albany won this battle 42 to 38. Braymer, MO Hallmark Cards • Gifts Points: Taylor 12, Stone 9, Hall 8, Francis 7, and Sanders with 2. Rebounds: Hall 9, Taylor and Stone with 5, Russell 4, and Francis and Hawkins with 2. Assists: Hall, Russell and Taylor with 2, and Stone with 1. Steals: Francis 2, and Russell and Taylor with 1. Deflections: Russell 2 and Hall, Sweem and Stone with 1.

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Braymer Bobcats Ramsey, Brame and D. Kimberling with 2, D. Haugh- ton and T. Kimberling with 1. Assists: Woods 3, Riegel 2, and Shoe and L. Haughton with 1. Steals: D. Haugh- ton 2, and Woods, Shoe, Riegel, T. Kimberling, Hugh- son and D. Kimberling with 1. Blocks: D. Kimberling with 1. Deflections: Henry and D. Kimberling with 1.

Braymer defeated by Albany Braymer faced Albany on Tuesday. Albany started the scoring with 2 buckets. Henry and Woods put in buckets to tie the game up. Albany went on a 10 point scoring spree to take the first quarter 14 to 4. L. Haughton swished a 3 to start the second quarter scoring , but Henry would put up the only other scor- ing in this quarter. At half, Albany led 31 to 9, with 8 of the 17 points scored from the free throw line. Shoe and D. Haugh- ton each picked up their 4th fouls in the 3rd quarter. T. Kimberling led the Bobcat scoring with 3. D. Haughton swished a 3 in the 4th to led the scoring for the Cats. Albany captured this battle 57 to 22. Points: Henry 6, Woods 5, D. Haughton, T. Kimberling and L. Haugh- ton with 3, and D. Kimberling with 2. Rebounds: D. Kimberling 6, Henry 5, Woods 3, T. Kimberling and L. Haughton with 2, and Riegel, Hays and Hughson with Braymer Bobcats 1. Assists: Henry 2, D. Haughton and Woods with 1. Front row: Kade Huckabay, Parker Shoe, Mikey Whitington, Brenden Hunt and Hayden Rold. Middle row: Will Thornton, Brody Steals: D. Haughton 2, Shoe, Riegel, L. Haughton and Hughson, Carson Brame, Tyler Kimberling, Aydan Ramsey, Jake Henry and Kellen Riegel. Back row: Gavin Murray, Dylan Haughton, D. Kimberling with 1. Blocks: D. Kimberling with 3. Logan Haughton, Dennis Kimberling, Garrison Woods, Kegen Hays, Coach Kyle Kelley and Assistant Coach Bob Vermillion. Deflections: Henry 2, D. Haughton and T. Kimberling with 1. Lions cage the Bobcats Braymer played St. Joe Christian on Friday night. The Lions quickly took control of the game with 7 un- answered points. D. Kimberling swished a 3 to start the Cats scoring. T. Kimberling would score 5 to end the Cats scoring in the first. At the end of 1, the Lions Jerry’s Automotive led 21 to 8. The Lions controlled the second quarter too. D. & Hardware Haughton swished a 3 and Riegel put in 2 free throws to put in the only scoring for the Cats. At half the score was 45 to 13. The Cats were able to put more points on the score board with D. Haughton hitting 2 more 3’s. Woods, Henry, Brame and Riegel 108 N. Main added to the score. Ramsey hit an old fashioned 3 in the 4th quarter for Braymer, MO 64624 the only scoring from the Cats. The Lions caged the 660-645-2015 Cats with a 67 to 31 victory. Points: D. Haughton 9, T. Kimberling 5, Woods 4, D. Kimberling, Riegel and Ramsey with 3, Brame and Henry with 2. Rebounds: L. Haughton 3, Woods, Shoe,

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Boys wrestling Front Row (L to R): Ty Claypole, Wyatt Segar, James Davis, Justice Meierer, Aaron Latimer, and Andrew Stone. Back Row (L to R): Lillian Cooper, Coach Knisely, Coach Shroyer, and Lady Panthers Polo Panthers Front Row (L to R): Cierra Stigger, Kendall McCracken, Jenny Qualman, Arianna Wolf, Kelly Balden, Front Row (L to R) Halley Fleener, Trent Raby, Lucas Glass, Chance Raby, Joe Beaver, Trysten Wolf, Nicholas Covey. Emily Pickens, Haley Aubrey, Kenley Moore, and Josie Misel. Back Row (L to R): Coach Keith, Jade Colton Tomblin, Zach Stratton, and Catherine Patrick. Back Row (L to R): Coach Derstler, Camren Misel, Valorie Gabrielli, Chloe Gilbert, Mary Copeland, Lily Gentry, Alayna Chapman, Catherine Rimmer, Wyatt Gillmer, Garret Daughters, Dylan Blystone, Zadin Owens, Will Vaughn, Cody Patrick, and Coach Aubrey. Blackwell, and Coach Dickson. Girls wrestling Front Row (L to R): Coach Knisely, Catherine Patrick, Vada Burton, Lillian Cooper, Ayrika Ross, Abigail Bolling, and Coach Shroyer.

Panther girls wrestling Front Row (L to R): Coach Knisely, Catherine Patrick, Vada Burton, Lillian Cooper, Ayrika Ross, Abigail Panther boys wrestling Front Row (L to R): Ty Claypole, Wyatt Segar, James Davis, Justice Meierer, Aaron Latimer, and Andrew Bolling, and Coach Shroyer. Stone. Back Row (L to R): Lillian Cooper, Coach Knisely, Coach Shroyer, and Nicholas Covey.

Bolling advances to State Segar takes 1st at Albany Wrestling Tournament For the 2nd year in a row, Abigail Bolling advances Wrestling Tournament to the girls State Wrestling Tournament. Bolling fin- Wyatt Segar continues his winning ways by taking ished runner-up at this year’s District 4 Tournament 1st place in the 145# class at the Albany Tournament for at Kearney in the 152# weight class for coach Knisely. coach Kelvin Knisely’s Panthers. Other Panther grap- Bram Funeral Her accomplishment is very impressive since Bol- plers who had success at Albany included Ty Claypole, ling had to compete against girls from much larger who placed 5th in the 126# class, Andrew Stone, 3rd Home schools because there is only one class for girls wres- place at 152#, and 5th place for Aaron Latimer in the tling in Misssouri. Abby will be competing at the State 170# weight class. 208 E. School Tournament at MIZZOU arena in Columbia from Feb. Wrestlers from both Polo and Penney will be com- 20, through the 22. peting in the Class I, District 4 Wrestling Tournament Hamilton • 583-4423 Penney High’s Randallyn Lundy, a sophomore, also at Mid-Buchanan High School in Faucett on February participated at the District 4 Tournament in the 152# 14th and 15th. The top 4 in each weight class will qual- Gary and Pat Brown class. ify for the State Tournament at MIZZOU Arena in Co- lumbia on Feb. 20, through 22. & Panthers compete in Todd and Dana Brown Lexington Quad Coach Kelvin Knisely’s Polo Panther wrestling team recently competed in the Lexington Quad. The team results are as follows. Polo 12, Carrollton 21; Polo 8, Lexington 54; Polo 12, Holden 45.

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Ford leads Lady Hornets to making two 3-pointers and going 4 of 5 from the line Penney suffers 10 point KCI on the way to an 18 point night. Stephen Henry also Non-conference victory hit a trey in scoring 7 points, and Jared Potts made one loss Nora Ford led three Lady Hornets in double digit shot behind the arc and scored 5 points. Andrew Rich The Penney High Hornets traveled to Lawson scoring as Penney High won a non-conference game at had 4 points, Nate Wyckoff and Jarrod Pratt scored 2 on Feb. 7, to play the Cardinals in a KCI conference home over the Lady Rams from Hogan Prep. apiece, and Losson Park hit a free throw. Landon Huff, matchup. Hamilton led 22-15 at the end of one quarter, and Sawyer Morrow, and Tucker Ross also got playing time Hamilton held a slim 11-9 advantage at the end of 42-25 at the half, but a 20-2 third quarter allowed coach for coach Joiner. Hamilton made four 3’s, 5 of 14 free the first quarter, but Lawson took the lead at the half, Jordan Richman’s team to coast to a 68-33 victory. throws, and were whistled for 7 fouls. 23-19. Coach Joiner’s Hornets reduced their deficit in Nora Ford scored 12 of her game high 22 points in Hogan Prep’s Darius Jackson led four players in the 3rd period, and trailed by just one 3-pointer head- the 2nd quarter, and did not play in the final 8 minutes. double figures with a game high 26 points. The Rams ing into the final 8 minutes. However, the Cardinals Graycen Prothero, who also played only 3 quarters, hit hit nine 3-pointers, 2 of 3 from the line, and were called out scored Penney by 7 in that final stanza to claim a three 3’s on her way to 13 points. Somers Finch also for 15 fouls. 47-37 home court victory. scored in double figures, ending with 11 points on the Ryan Cook led the Hornets on the offensive end by night. Julia Kanoy scored 6 points, as did Ali Trosper making a trey and 4 of 6 from the line, ending the con- who hit 2 shots behind the arc. Atie Allsup scored 4 test with 13 points. Andrew Rich scored 8 points, Los- points and was 2 for 2 at the charity stripe. Anniston son Park 6, Sawyer Morrow 6 (2 for 2 free throws), and Houghton, Jessica Richman, and Brighton Swindler Lady Panthers get GRC home 2 each for Jared Potts and Tucker Ross. Hamilton was each scored 2 points. Mary Brown also saw the floor for called for 17 fouls, made one 3-pointer, and were 8 of Penney. The Hornets made five 3’s, 7 of 14 free throws, victory 13 from the line. Lawson was whistled for 18 fouls, hit and were called for 9 fouls. Coach Greg Keith took advantage of a GRC victory three shots from behind the arc, and were 10 of 21 from Ramyiah Logan led the Rams with 16 points. Hogan to empty his bench as the Lady Panthers defeated the the charity stripe. Issac Trout led the Cardinals in scor- Prep hit 3 treys, 2 of 7 from the line, and were whistled South Harrison Lady Bulldogs at Polo on Feb. 4. ing with a game high 15 points. for 14 fouls. The Lady Panthers took control of this game from the outset, leading 17-8 after the first 8 minutes, and 33-12 at the half. Hornets swatted by Bulldogs Hornets lose to Rams at home A huge 23-10 advantage in the 3rd quarter propelled and Kilgore The Penney High Hornets played host to the Hogan Polo to a 60-22 win. Mary Copeland scored ten of her Prep Rams in a non-conference contest on Feb. 4. game high 20 points in the 2nd quarter. Haley Aubrey The Hamilton Hornets hosted the East Buchanan scored 11 of her 14 points in the 1st quarter, and hit Bulldogs in a KCI conference match up on Feb. 3. The Rams controlled the out come of this game early on, scoring 25 points in the opening quarter to 6 for the four 3’s in the game. Kelly Baldon also ended the game Penney stayed close in the first quarter, trailing 19- in double figures with ten. Chloe Gilbert and Lily Gen- 15 heading into the 2nd period. That is when the Bull- hometown Hornets. By half time, Hogan Prep held a 42-25 lead, and try each scored 6 points, and Jade Misel and Arianna dogs took control of this game, out scoring the Hornets Wolf each had 2. Others who saw playing time for the 25-8. coasted to an 81-39 victory. Senior guard Ryan Cook led the Hornets in scoring, Panthers include Kenley Moore, Kendall McCracken, Each team scored 20 points in the 3rd quarter, and Alayna Chapman, Josie Misel, Jenee Qualman, Valorie East Buch went on to win 84-58. Gabrielli, and Cierra Stigger. Polo made four 3-point- Ethan Kilgore showed why he is likely to be a divi- ers, 4 of 13 free throws, and were called for 9 fouls. sion I basketball player, scoring a game high 39 points The Lady Bulldogs hit 3 treys, were 1 of 8 from the for the Bulldogs. 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al to legislation that is meant to create better safety District 8... and security in the State Capitol building and the state Valentine’s Day is Continued from page 7 office complex. The bill would establish the Capitol The bill would enable the state to partner with Police Board to provide for public safety at the seat of Friday Feb. 14 private organizations for the project. An amendment government and for the safety and security of elected added on the House floor would ensure the power of officials, government employees, and their guests. Mary Lue’s Flower Shoppe eminent domain is not used to obtain land for the con- The Capitol Police Board would consist of the Gov- Main St., Braymer, MO struction of the Hyperloop system. ernor, the Speaker of the House, the President Pro Tem Supporters hope to build a 15-mile track to test the of the Senate, and the Chief Justice of the Missouri Roses - Mixed Bouquets - Candy feasibility of Hyperloop transportation, which would Supreme Court, or their designees, and the chair of take 3 to 5 years to build. If successful, Missouri could the State Capitol Commission. This board would be Plush - Balloons - Etc. begin construction on a full commercial route between housed in the House of Representatives for adminis- Gift Boxes of candy chips & Pop St. Louis and Kansas City in 7 to 10 years. tration purposes. It would hire a chief of police and for your guys The bill now requires another vote in the House. If establish all necessary rules and regulations. it is given final approval it will move to the Senate for “This bill means a lot to not only the security and Call early for best selection & consideration. I suspect that I will be voting no. safety of this building, but it also means a lot to the po- House Approves Bill to Prohibit Cell Phones in lice officers that are in charge of the safety and security Timely Delivery. Prison (HB 1296) of this building,” said the bill’s sponsor. Call 660-645-2802 The House has given first-round approval to leg- (Please place school orders by 5 p.m. islation that would prohibit prisoners from having He added, “Those officers need every opportunity Thursday, Feb. 13.) cell phones in a prison or jail. Supporters say the bill and everything we can give them to do their jobs cor- is necessary to prevent illicit communications between rectly and safely. This bill would absolutely give them inmates and other individuals. They say cell phones in prison are a problem and are often used for drug deals. “We are having an issue with cell phones and sim cards getting into our prisons and prisoners being able PRESIDENTS DAY SALE to have unmonitored conversations that put our De- partment of Corrections employees and our communi- ties at risk,” said the bill’s sponsor. Under current law, it is unlawful to possess, deliv- er, deposit, or conceal certain items in a prison or jail. STOREWIDE Prohibited items include guns, knives, or other weap- ons. The bill approved by the House would add two- way telecommunications devices and their component parts to the list of prohibited items. SAVINGS The bill now awaits another vote in the House. Improving Security at the State Capitol (HB 1521) House members gave their initial stamp of approv- up to 50%

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