WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018 ■ VOLUME 2, NUMBER 41 ■ 12 PAGES ■ PRICE 75¢

www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com Eagles Club volunteers pick up trash along Highway V. See Page 3.

Henry Hendrix Daniel Rowe Two locals arrested after short The 70th Annual Belle Fair kicks off tonight with royalty on the main stage pursuits The Belle Fair activities begin tonight (Wednesday) at the Belle City Park. The Toddler contest starts at 8 p.m. The Toddler contest, Little Mister and Miss contest, Princess and Fair Queen contests will follow. Belle Princess and Queen candidates include (from left); Ashley Tegar, Payden Woodruff, Brooke Rohrer, Samantha Chitwood, 2017 in Belle, Fair Queen Morgan Tegart, Mya Honse, Gracelyn Scott, Faith Gieck and Gracie Backues. Little Mister and Miss candidates include; Henry Jones, Ryker Bialczyk, Rexton Vandegriff, Barrett Zumwalt, Gracelyn Marie, Lilliana Willen and Raegan Krause.The Little Mister toddler contestants are: Cav Zumwalt, Landen Ridenhour, Brayden Gieck, Kamdyn Cooper and Blake Garner. The Little Miss toddler contestants are: Kimberly Francis, Kyrah Bialczyk, Riley Burden, Violet Jones, Emberlyn Schwab Vienna and Jaelyn Perkins. The Princess and Queens presented their talents to the judges and public on Sunday. A full schedule of events can be found on page 5. Watch for photos of the 2018 Belle Fair on the Advocate’s Facebook page, next week’s edition and on our website at www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com. MARIES COUNTY — Maries PHOTO BY ROXIE MURPHY County Deputies and a Vienna Police Department Officer both were involved in separate short chases in the city limits of Belle and Vienna when the drivers they were trying to pull over did not stop. Vienna council has month Belle alderman A Belle man whom Maries County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempting to to add public safety sales stop and began chasing on Highway review police budget 28 inside the Belle city limits, did not pull over until he reached his residence tax to November ballot Third officer declined by city, Elrod offered full-time in Belle. See Police chases on Page 5 BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER state legislation had been passed to allow BY ROXIE MURPHY ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER a town the size of Vienna to put a sales tax ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER [email protected] on the ballot. If the population increases [email protected] by 30 people, the city won’t be allowed VIENNA — Members of the Vienna to ask for the sales tax, according to state BELLE—­ Belle aldermen agreed to offer a full-time position to police Capt. Kim Kids, safety City Council have about a month to law. Thompson said a half of a percent Elrod, but do not wish to hire a third full-time officer as the police department closes hear public comment before making a sales tax will bring in about $48,000 out another year with deficits. first at decision whether or not to put a public annually for public safety. This money “We need three full-time police officers,” Marshal Joe Turnbough told the board safety sales tax issue before city vot- can be used in a variety of ways such as at the July 9 city meeting. “I am hoping that Elrod wants the job and we still have county fairs ers on the November General Election police salaries, vehicles and equipment, a full-time position open.” ballot. The decision must be made by computers and software and for the fire Michelle Jones, city treasurer, said there is no way the police department’s budget Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman August 28, 2018 in order to get on the department. It can be used on anything is going to handle three full-time officers in addition to the marshal. The Belle Police said with the fair in Belle this week and November ballot. considered public safety. He added Department currently has the marshal, Brian (Bubba) Brennan as a full-time officer, the fair being held in Vienna next month, At the council’s July meeting, Po- the city’s police department budget of Elrod as a part-time officer, and a reserve officer. he wants to remind everyone to keep the lice Chief Shannon Thompson asked $130,000 may be stretched thin if there “You are a full-time employee and you are supposed to be out there at least...43 fairs safe. if the council members have received are any big purchases, and then that puts hours a week,” Jones said. “That leaves one person, Elrod as part-time, and one The fairs are a time for families and any feedback from city residents about more pressure on the city’s general fund. reserve. You can have one full-time officer. That is all I gave you.” individuals to enjoy some time together increasing the city’s sales tax by a half Thompson said he believes a sales tax is Alderman Courtney Abel made a motion to offer a full-time position to Elrod. in the summer and before going back to of a percent to benefit public safety. He the most fair form of taxation because “If Elrod declines the position, then it comes back to us for further discussion,” school. “However, let’s remember that the was told no. South Ward Alderwoman it’s not just city residents who pay, but Abel said. fairs are mainly for the kids. Please drink Brenda Davis, who was acting as the anyone who shops in Vienna will pay Alderman Ken Stanfield seconded the motion. It passed with 3-0 votes, with responsibly, and never drink and drive! council chairperson in the absence of the sales tax. Alderman Gieck absent. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Mayor Tyler James, said they need to At the July meeting, Davis com- The conversation began with Turnbough asking aldermen if he could bring a Belle and Maries County Fair! It should talk about it. mented that she does not see a negative potential officer to the mayor if he found someone before the fair. Then the mayor be a great time.” Vienna’s current sales tax rate is to putting it on the ballot and letting the could get the board’s approval to hire the officer. However, the board said they did The sheriff also wants to remind sex of- 7.891, which is the same as Belle’s voters make the decision. If city voters not know there was a position open. fenders to stay away. They are not allowed sales tax rate. Adding a half of a percent don’t want to pay more sales tax, they “We still have not found anyone to take the position yet in time,” Turnbough said to be present at the fairs and can’t loiter (0.50) would increase Vienna’s sales tax can vote against it. at the meeting. “If we get somebody before the fair, do you guys want me to just within 500 feet of a public parks, which in rate to 8.391. “We can’t use general revenue come to the mayor and call you guys?” Maries County are the fair grounds. “Any Chief Thompson first broached the See Public safety sales tax on Page 3 See Belle police budget on Page 6 sex offenders found to violate this will be subject at the May meeting when he said arrested,” he said.

Vichy residents express concerns of speeding, head-on collisions on narrow county road

BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER said a neighbor, Bruce Rench, put up a sign but people Presiding Commissioner Ray Schwartze said the try to find a way to help because she fears for her life. ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER do not respect the curve or the sign. She asked Drewel county is supposed to have a 30 foot right of way, 15 Drewel said the road is 18 feet across. Smith said the [email protected] if the county can widen the road in that area by filling feet from the center on each side. Drewel said there county sprayed along the road and that helped but it’s in the ditches because they are deep. Henke called the are narrow roads all over the county. Also, on MCR the ditches that are a problem. MARIES COUNTY — Eastern District Com- deep ditches a gully. 522 where Henke and Drewel asked if Henke could go out the other way missioner Doug Drewel told two concerned citizens Drewel said if the ditches were filled in, the water has Smith are concerned about, Drewel said the main and she said the new gravel the county put on that part there is no easy solution to the narrow road and too to go somewhere. There is a three to four feet bank on track is down the center of the road. of the road is “spikey” and she doesn’t want to because fast traffic that is causing them concern on the county the side and to widen the road, the ditch would have to Henke said she is scared to death every day when she of car maintenance issues. road they live along. be filled. There also are large trees on private property drives there and says prayers hoping she or someone Drewel said the best option is when the property Patri Henke and Edna Smith of MCR 522 were at that would need to be removed. The basic problem is else is not in a bad accident. For a county road, MCR changes hands that the new landowner will work with the Maries County Commission meeting last Thursday the road is a lot lower than the banks beside it. “That’s 522 has a lot of traffic on it and people are simply them to remove some trees and get more right of way to discuss their concerns. MCR 522 is in the Vichy the problem with a lot of roads in the county. They are driving too fast. “They do not respect us with a lower and to get the brush cut back to see better on the curve. area, near Highway P, located at what the old timers worn down. They are old and were built when people speed. Who would drive 55 on that road? The sheriff Henke restated that it is scary to live on a road and call Veto Circle. Henke said it is “incredibly danger- drove slower. Now they don’t,” he said. agrees it is dangerous,” Henke told the commissioners. to be in fear of someone getting hurt. ous” as people are driving 50 to 60 mph on the county Henke said the gully is about 14 inches and even Drewel said Rench put a sign up to try to slow them SALES TAX UP road and at least ten times she has had to pull over into half of that would help. Drewel said even filling in half down. Henke said it appears to be a water problem County Treasurer Rhonda Slone gave the commis- the ditch to avoid a head-on collision with another will send the water across the road and it will wash out. versus a head on collision. She said there are elderly sioners numbers on county sales tax revenues. One vehicle. When she rounds the curve, many times at That was the trouble when Rench put the 2x4 boards people who live along the road who are scared. Big half-cent sales tax (the county has three) brought in dark she flashes her car lights and honks the horn to there as it shot the water across the road and cut it out. semi trucks come through also. $177,517.82 for the first seven months of 2018, which is alert possible oncoming drivers that she is on the road He said their best option is to get cooperation from the Henke said last year Rench put a big log across the up about seven percent from last year’s revenues when also. They slam on their brakes and she said it is a life landowner and have the property deeded to the county road he was so upset with the speed and it caused a fight. See Commissioners on Page 3 and death situation. Henke called it a deadly curve and in order to widen the road. That property is for sale now. Henke asked Drewel to

Vienna council Meet the Bland park reconsiders prosecutor board plans removing horse candidates improvements arena See Page 3 See Page 7 See Page 5

“I’m like the guy who goes to the office Christmas party Friday night, insults some people, but still has his job Monday morning.” —DON RICKLES MCA ■ WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018 ■ PAGE 2

A NEW ADVENTURE This column will probably offend you

omedian Don Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April given its name by makeup artist Nam Vo, “involves reason the Times Square billboard ad did not use a 6, 2017) made his living by offending others. posing with one or two hands pulling your face up 55-year-old man was because he wasn’t considered CHe was considered “the insult comedian.” by your temples as if you had a, well, migraine… a good customer for their product. In fact, it was a compliment to be offended by him. The pose tightens the face, makes your cheekbones National ad campaigns can cost their clients mil- If he were still alive he would probably think most look more prominent, and lifts the brows.” lions of dollars. They are usually tested by focus people today are too thin skinned. Of course this trend is offensive to people that groups to get feedback to understand its ability to sell It’s seems to me that almost everyone is offended by DENNIS have migraines. It just doesn’t have the same ring the product. I guess they aren’t doing enough studies by something. (I nearly said everyone, but then when you say “pushing your temples back pose.” to make sure the campaign doesn’t offend anyone. I remembered that it offends me when someone WARDEN Scenario number three: “University Wyoming’s It takes two people for someone to be offended makes a statement that generalizes everyone into a Cowboy slogan rustles up some controversy.” Their — one person to give offense, another to take of- specific category.) fended by the names of various sports teams and slogan that caused all the controversy, “The world fense. But for every one of these examples no one What offends me is all the people who are offended their mascots. needs more cowboys.” To me, this is innocent was trying to offend anyone. In fact, on the two about much of nothing. This tells me our society has This past week I found three unrelated instances enough. Taken in the context of the university and advertising examples, they definitely do NOT want too much time. Those who work 12 to 16 hours a that caught my eye. its mascot, a cowboy riding a bucking horse, it’s to offend anyone. day and are worried about paying their bills don’t First scenario: “Times Square billboard for ‘ap- promoting the university and all of its graduates Being offended is a choice. I choose not to be complain about such trivial things — read a farmer, petite suppressant’ lollipops slammed by actress, (white, black, Asian, male and female, etc). offended by what I consider trivial things. All of us or a single parent with two jobs. Twitter users.” Of course the slogan offends anyone who is not have control over how we react to our surroundings You see it in the news all the time where people Everything about this billboard seemed to offend a white male. Never mind that the first cowboys and to the degree we allow others to affect us. are offended about a red hat, the slogan on someone’s someone. It was pink, it included a picture of a young were Mexican and that there were many famous In my opinion, being offended takes too much shirt or even the wording on the back of a coat. Re- girl. It promoted having a flat tummy. black cowboys. According to the Smithsonian, one time and energy. It can make a person angry and ally I don’t care what your hat, shirt or coat says. I thought America had an overweight problem. in four cowboys was black. Don’t believe me? Do I don’t want to be angry. I would rather be happy. Children in college are offended by someone Some on Twitter wondered how they could best some research. Maybe this column has offended you, but I hope else’s speech. So they need a safe zone. I call them petition the billboard company for its removal. Two of the three scenarios involved advertising it has made you think about all the stupid things children because an adult would not be offended. I Scenario number two: “Migraine post taking over which I am very familiar with. Images used in a people complain about. hope that offends some people. instagram getting back lash on social media.” A story national campaign represent the type of person What ever happened to the philosophy of “live For several years now people have been of- I read explained the controversy this way: “The pose, the company expects will use their product. The and let live?”

REPORT FROM THE 16TH DISTRICT HOMETOWN BOY Missouri tax cuts signed into law Spotty drought may hit grass

BY STATE SEN. DAN BROWN adjusted gross income for tax purposes. harder than corn, bean crops Missouri’s 16th District It is important to recognize the huge impact of the military on Missouri’s economy. A trip across dry counties of North Missouri can mislead. There’s more drought Late this past week, the governor signed House Bill 2540. Between 2013 and 2015, military spending constituted damage than seen. It’s most misleading if it’s raining. Those rains last five minutes, This legislation is an income tax cut, allowing Missouri more than $32 billion per year in goods and services purchased over limited area. families to keep more of their paychecks. This new tax cut from Missouri companies, resulting in 183,000 jobs created “Just enough to wet the grass,” a farmer said. will boost Missouri’s economy by lowering our state’s top in the state. This number has steadily increased over the last Along highways in 42 counties with CRP land freed for grazing you see green individual income tax rate, while also reforming the way several years, and the economic impact of the military on our soybeans and tasseled corn. A good crop year, right? our state taxes businesses. I believe this legislation presents state is substantial. There’s more drought than meets the eye. Missourians with the largest single-year tax cut in our state’s Our former governor also signed Senate Bill 793 into law. As I drove along I saw many big round bales of hay. Those were on the high- history. This legislation raises the age of adult court jurisdiction to way right of way. Across the fence, it seemed every grassy hill had been mowed State revenue growth recently triggered an income tax cut 18-years-old in Missouri, except in serious offenses. The vast and baled. from 5.9 percent to 5.8 percent. House Bill 2540 will reduce majority of 17-year-olds arrested are accused of offenses that Here’s what I know. Haying takes more than the top individual income tax rate by .4 percent from 5.8 per- are non-violent and involve no weapons. Missouri has been rolling up vegetative matter. Most of those road- cent to 5.4 percent starting in 2019. Additional triggers from considered a leader in juvenile justice, but our state is falling sides aren’t good hay fields. Un-mowed parts previously-passed legislation has the potential to lower the behind when it comes to addressing their rehabilitative needs. show more weeds and tree saplings than grass. individual income tax rate to 5.1 percent, making Missouri This legislation will allow these young people to have Wrapped up baled weeds will be fed to cows. the 14th lowest income tax state in the country. access to education and rehabilitation while being protected The bales just across the fence are too widely Tax reform was a major priority for lawmakers during from the kinds of assault and abuse that are too common in scattered. Not many bales per acre. the 2018 legislative session, and I was pleased to see this adult jails and prisons. Those weren’t prime hayfields mowed, raked bill pass on the last day of session. This is a big step forward As always, I encourage my constituents to contact me and baled. It was pastures gone to seed, far past in modernizing our tax policy and making Missouri a more throughout the year with comments, questions or suggestions quality forage. That’s what cows face for winter competitive state for individuals and businesses. by calling my office at (573) 751-5713. To find more infor- meals. Leftovers. The former governor signed Senate Bill 573 into law. This mation about the bills I sponsor, visit www.senate.mo.gov/ The good thing about bovine grazers is their legislation modifies several provisions of state law relating brown. Thank you for reading this and for your participation by DUANE DAILEY rumen. That’s one of their stomachs that can holds to tax deductions for National Guard and reserve members. in state government. lots of fiber. The rumen digestion vat contains This legislation is a continuation of Senate Bill 814, which millions of microbes that break down any kind of fibrous vegetation. was passed and signed into law in 2016. Both of these bills are (State Sen. Dan “Doc” Brown, a Republican from Rolla, Rumens and grass-covered hills make Missouri cattle country. Much land remains designed to allow active military personnel and members of chaired the Senate’s budget committee. Prior to the last round best suited for growing grass and hay. That provides year-round feed for cow-calf the National Guard and the reserve components of the armed of redistricting, Brown represented Maries, Gasconade and herds. Some land in soybean and corn crops should be in grass and legumes. forces to deduct their military income from their Missouri Osage Counties in the Senate). Pastures hold soil on those hillsides. Some flat bottomland fields are suited for alfalfa and other legumes, which make proteins that cows need for forage supplement. This uneven drought seems to affect grass more than crops. But, crops may not GUEST COMMENTARY: 2018 DROUGHT fare as well as they look. Driving by at highway speed is no way to scout crops. Scouting takes walking into cornfields and stripping back husks on ears. Photos on Twitter show freshly harvested corn cobs with few kernels of corn. Drought: hay prices skyrocket across Missouri Bad weather back when those corn plants were knee high may stunt embryo BY ERIC BOHL is not in D3 condition. those who said they will likely have to ears. Corn is one and done. Weather provides a combination of rain, sunshine and Missouri Farm Bureau Missouri Farm Bureau conducted a reduce their herds, over 60 percent said temperature. That didn’t happen right for some corn this year. survey of livestock producers across they would need to reduce their herd by Soybeans are different, they just keep trying. No one-and-done for them. They The Drought of 2018 is unfortunately the state, receiving responses from all at least 20 percent. This can set farmers are a thrifty crop from China, newcomers here. only getting worse across Missouri, and corners of Missouri. MOFB Director back years as they try to rebuild in sub- In 2012, soybeans fooled me. In that last major crop killing drought the beans the effects are starting to hit livestock of Marketing and Commodities Kelly sequent seasons. Many Missourians had looked lost right up to September. Then big rains from a Gulf coast hurricane producers hard. Smith conducted the survey during the just begun to recover from the effects of gave recovery. The July 12 weekly drought report first and second weeks of July. Some of the 2012 drought, only to run into this MU forage scientists remind grassland farmers to plan on, count on, and hope by the United States Drought Monitor the results are truly stunning. summer’s dry wall. for return of fall rains. Seed headed, stemmy grass and weeds must be clipped, shows over two-thirds of Missouri in In total, 98 percent of respondents said Without a turnaround in rain patterns but not now. some level of drought condition. Unfor- their first cutting of hay had reduced qual- soon, many farmers will be forced to I’ve written that story for many years. In mid-August get pastures ready for tunately, with the extreme temperatures ity or quantity from normal, averaging make very difficult choices in the com- making winter stockpile grass. Grass grown in pasture’s second season is left and high evaporation, ground is drying 43 percent below normal production. In ing weeks. Even before hay shortages standing for grazing in winter. Done right that makes unharvested feed for cows out much more quickly than some recent northwest Missouri, over 86 percent said become critical, many farmers could run up until spring green up. Management-intensive grazing taught in MU grazing spurts of rain can replenish it. they anticipate they will have to purchase out of water. If livestock do not have ac- schools tells how. The most severely-impacted areas hay to carry them through spring, but only cess to water on a daily basis, their health Rotational grazing and winter stockpile allow pastures to carry more cows per continue to be north central and north- 13 percent say hay will be available to will be quickly endangered. Farmers are acre. That’s money in the bank. west Missouri, where part or all of 17 purchase in their local area. already reporting that ponds and wells Here’s the kicker. Even if it looks hopeless in August, farmers must assume counties were classified as experiencing On average, producers expect they are drying up. This can lead to cattle rains will return. D3 “Extreme Drought” conditions. This will have to venture at least 110 miles getting stuck in mud as they attempt to The old farmer joke: When asked if it will rain, the reply is: “It always has.” is the second-highest classification on the to find suitable hay to meet their needs. reach shrinking ponds, not to mention No timeline given, however. drought intensity scale and represents What’s more, statewide the cost of hay the health issues at risk. I hear Craig Roberts, MU forage agronomist, saying: In a drought, you have the first time this summer any part of has increased about 106 percent from The weather outlook is bleak for both a 50-50 chance of winning on fall growth. If you don’t prepare, by clipping and Missouri has hit this level. normal levels, rising as high as 130 livestock and crop farmers this summer. fertilizing, you have a 100 percent chance of failure. The southwestern corner of the state percent in northwest Missouri. Missouri Farm Bureau will continue to It takes planning, plus prayers for rain or doing a rain dance. also has crept up into a higher classifi- Perhaps the saddest news from the stay in touch with all types of farmers This year, more than ever, winter stockpile will be as spotty as the rain. cation, now experiencing D2 “Severe survey is that 72 percent of respondents as the situation progresses, and hope- The latest long-range forecast shows more hurricanes. That might mean the big Drought” conditions, which also covers anticipate having to reduce their cattle fully we will see a break in the heat and rains to save beans and pastures in September. most of Missouri north of the river that herd numbers due to the drought. Of drought before much longer. Tell your drought scene to [email protected].

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Dixon man pleads guilty Eagles Club to child volunteers pick molestation, up trash along rape charges Highway V They began picking up trash from A Dixon man last week in both sides of Highway V in Vienna at Phelps County pleaded guilty about 7:30 a.m. Even though it was to felony charges of child early, it was hot, and by the time they molestation and statutory rape finished after 10 a.m. they had ten big of a young victim whom he bags of trash. THE VIENNA City Council heard public comment in favor of and has molested over a period Vienna-Bassett Eagles Aerie #4340 against eliminating the horse arena at the Vienna City Park. Now of years. has taken responsibility to keeping the city is looking at other alternative sites for an additional ball The Phelps County Pros- cleaned up the roadside of Highway V field at the park. PHOTO BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER ecutor’s Office reported that from the Highway 42 junction to the Robert “BJ” Branson, 38, of Fly Creek Bridge. Last week Trustee Vienna council reconsiders Dixon, was set for a jury trial LADAIR FEELER and his great-grandsons, Aiden and Avery Ladair Feeler, 72, of Belle, and his last week with Judge William Craigmiles, did some community service representing the great-grandsons, Aiden Craigmiles, removing park’s horse arena Hickle presiding and instead Vienna-Bassett Eagles Aerie #4340 on a hot morning last week 15, and Avery, 10, walked both sides of going to trail he decided when they spent several hours picking up trash beside the of the highway, cleaning up the road The Vienna City Council, for Jeremy, Lucy Branson, Kelly to enter a plea of guilty to road on Highway V PHOTOS BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER ditches. Tom Eads also helped. Feeler now, has put on hold its plan to Schwartze, Lori Hayes, Paula the charges. said he was surprised at the amount of get rid of the horse arena at the Sansoucie, Angie Stricklan, According to reports, trash and that the majority of it was city park and replace it with an David Martin Jr, Angie Hayes, Branson was charged in 2011 plastic bottles. Highway V is not an additional ball field. Carrie Kleffner, Donna and for molesting an 11-year-old especially busy highway and ten bags At the council’s July meet- Duane VanScoy, Jessica Strick- girl and the charges were of trash seems like a lot. The men did ing, South Ward Alderwoman lan, Kim Hutson, Pat Kleffner, dropped in 2012 when the vic- a nice service to the community. Brenda Davis chaired the meet- Keith Kilmer, Missy Bauer, tim recanted the allegations, Feeler’s grandsons, whose parents ing in the absence of Mayor Kelly schwartze, Lori Reeves, saying her aunt put her up to are Steve and Summer Craigmiles, Tyler James. Within the public Kristy Logan, Jodi Wansing, it. Then, in 2016, the victim didn’t seem to mind helping as he comment section, Laura Schier- and Davis Beltz. ran away from Branson at a promised them salsa and a trip to the meier reported that someone Utilities Superintendent grocery store and reported river. told her a lot of money had been Shon Westart said as of that to Dixon Police that she was spent building the horse arena. morning, when he met with being raped by Branson and People made donations and Mayor Tyler James at the park, it had been happening since fundraised to pay back a loan they were looking for other she was a small child. She said from page 1 they got from the bank. After places to put another ball field she recanted her story in 2012 Commissioners • all that went into it, this person and leaving the horse arena because Branson convinced one half-cent sales tax brought in area. She said not all people want Flaherty for an auctioneer license did not want to see it torn out. alone. Westart said he thinks her that if she did not it would $165,167.45. to be at such a facility and they are and $53 from Eddie Arnold for Also, Clerk Sherry James it is possible there is a better cause her mother problems The law enforcement sales tax concerned about what actions these an auctioneer license, $15 from read correspondence she re- place, but it will require some and her siblings would have was up also at $58,647.89 for the people might take if they decide to Cindy A. Curtis for a notary fee, ceived from people with the dirt work. Later he commented to go into the foster care first seven months of the year com- leave. The people with concerns $40.55 from Collector Jayne majority, but not all, in favor there is not enough space for a program. pared to $54,664.20 for the same “want to know what options, if Williams for her May fees, $306 of tearing out the horse arena ball field at the horse area site. The Phelps County Sher- period of time in 2017. any, we have regarding this facil- for liquor license from MFA and using that space along David said if the city is going iff’s Office investigated and Thus far in 2018, sales tax has ity’s security plans,” the email said. Petroleum-Breaktime, Casey’s Ballpark Road for an additional to keep the horse arena, then it Missouri State Highway been more than the previous year The commissioners don’t know General Store, G&W Foods, and and fourth ball field at the city needs to be used. “Otherwise, Patrol lab results from a stain in February, April, June and July. anything about a teen halfway Crossroads Convenience Store, park. Those who contacted city its just an empty pen,” she said. on a pair of the victim’s shorts The commissioners think the house but had heard the church had $103 for liquor license from Vichy hall and who opinions were read Clerk James said the arena revealed a mixture of DNA new Dollar General Store in Vichy sold. They said there is nothing the Wye-V. Moeslein, and $506 liquor to the council included Regina costs the city $50 a month for from the victim and Branson’s contributed to the increase among commissioners can do if the entity license fees from Sputs-W. Rogers Kilmer, Lisa Jones, John and electricity for the lights there. semen. The victim had told the other factors. locating the halfway house meets and Padget’s-A. Padget. Therese Roberson, Courtney investigators that Branson had Western District Commissioner the standards set forth for this type raped her the week before. Ed Fagre said if the seven percent of housing. Branson could be sen- increase continues, it will bring in The assessor did not yet have tenced to up to 44 years in about $304,000 annually and be information about who had pur- prison in his sentencing hear- a small financial boost. For 2018 chased the property. ing in September. they budgeted sales tax revenue GOVERNOR’S MEETING at $280,000. Commissioner Schwartze plans HALFWAY HOUSE CON- to attend a meeting of presiding CERNS commissioners from rural areas County Clerk Rhonda Rodgers with new Governor Parson. Drewel Public gave the commissioners a letter, asked why the rest of the commis- an email sent by Melissa Maddox sioners were not invited. Schwartze safety sales who stated she wants to speak to said he knows broadband and bet- tax• from page 1 the county commission about con- ter cell phone service are issues cerns in her neighborhood about that will be discussed. He thinks money,” Thompson said. “If the proposed incoming halfway transportation and infrastructure we don’t look ahead now, it house in the Pentecostal Church is important, too. puts a sponge into general rev- on Highway 68 near Vichy. She CLERK’S FEES enue.” He told the council he is not sure of the details for locat- Clerk Rodgers gave the com- Vienna Senior Center Bingo has equipment purchases that ing a teen halfway house in Vichy missioners a report about the fees Monday, July 23rd | Lucky 7 Jackpot $1199.00 need to be made within the next but said the idea of it is unsettling she collected in June. four years and the department to some residents who live in the She collected $28 from Derek Old Jail Museum Complex Open Dates is looking at $4,000 to $10,000 in needed computer programs, 2018 Sundays July 29th, August 19th, 1-3 PM plus a new police vehicle. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Saturday September 1st 1-3 PM (after the parade) Davis said a sales tax is I am endorsing Come by for a tour and see Maries County’s historical treasures! good in a small community because other people pay it. United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School Thompson said the last three CARRIE GERISCHER accidents the police depart- for Maries County Prosecuting Attorney “Shipwrecked - Rescued by Jesus” ment worked were non-city July 17th thru 20th | 5:30-8:00 p.m. residents, yet the people liv- GOOD LAWYER GOOD PERSON ing in the city pay for it and ★ Ages 3yrs - 6th grade | Supper served each night other people use city services. She lives in Maries County—has lived in Vichy for 10 August 7th Election - Bake Sale Thompson thinks a sales tax is years. She was born and raised in Crocker, Missouri, the best way to do it. He added Vienna Senior Center will be selling baked goods Tuesday Aug. 7th Rep. Tom Hurst helped get the and practiced criminal and family law for 15 years statute changed and if Vienna in Rolla. Carrie is married with 2 children, one If you would like to donate baked goods call grows by 30 people, the city currently attending Visitation Parish School. Fern or Beverly at 573-422-3834 won’t be able to put it on the ballot. ~ Terry Daley Schwartze, Maries County Prosecuting Attorney St. Anthony Knight of Columbus Farmers Tractor Pull Clerk James estimated it will cost $1,300 to $1,500 to Saturday July 28th | 4:00 p.m. | St. Anthony Community Park pay for the sales tax election Maries County R-1 Schools Open to anyone 14 yrs. of age or older on the November ballot. North Ward Alderman Jer- Open House & Kiddie Tractor Pull starts at 7:00-Sign up at 6:30 p.m. emy Smith said he’s in favor Weighing Time for all classes starts at 3:00 p.m. of putting it on the ballot to Registration see what the citizens of Vienna Monday, August 13 • 6:30pm–7:30pm Admission $5.00 Kids under 12 free want. Please come in, take a tour of the school, and meet your Welschmeyer Family Relay for Life Rummage/Bake Sale student’s teachers and let your child(ren) get acquainted with where their classes will be. August 10th 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.| American Legion Hall Freeburg Mo. School will resume at 8:10am on Wednesday, August Serving: Pork Burgers, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Chips 15, 2018. Registration for incoming Maries R-1 students will And Nachos starting at 10:30 a.m. Contact Warden be held the week of August 6. If your child will be new to the district, please bring with you a copy of your student’s All proceeds Benefit the American Cancer Society Publishing immunization record, school transcripts/grades, discipline records, birth certificate and proof of residency. at 573-437-2323 Mrs. Martin will be available to discuss necessary amendments to students schedules from 9:00am–12:00noon • Letterhead August 8 for seniors, August 9 for juniors, and August 10 for • Envelopes sophomores and freshmen. Schedules are available on our web page or can be picked up Business Cards at the open house. Junior high schedules cannot be changed other than in/out of band. MCA ■ WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018 ■ PAGE 4

AREA OBITUARIES

Clifford Glenn Melvin Shanks Vernon Zimmer

Clifford Ewell Glenn, 90, Springfield, died Satur- Melvin Allan Shanks, 79, Belle, passed away Vernon B. Zimmer, 87, Brinktown, passed away day, July 14, 2018. Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Phelps County Regional Monday, July 2, 2018, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital He was born Feb. 15, 1928, to Ida Mae Riley and Medical Center, Rolla. in Jefferson City. Jesse David Glenn, in Vichy. Melvin was born Feb. 22, 1939, to Wilson and He was born Dec. 6, 1930, to Lawrence and Adeline He was united in marriage to Lucille R. Higdon, LaVera (Terwilliger) Shanks, in Belle. (Roecker) Zimmer, in Iowa. Sept. 3, 1949, in Mississippi. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Sue (Tyree) He was united in marriage to Nancy Jane Borg- Clifford worked for 37 years with BNSF and retired Shanks, Nov. 19, 1960, in Owensville. meyer, Oct. 24, 1959, in Meta. as the Union Representative for the Brotherhood of He was preceded in death by parents, Wilson and Vernon served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Maintenance of Way Employees Division. He was LaVera; wife, Bonnie; brother, Mark Shanks; and two War. Following the war, he worked as a television tech at St. Elizabeth a member of the Scenic Church of the Nazarene for step-brothers and one step-sister. TV and Appliance and Clark TV in Brinktown. He was a third-generation the past 54 years. He is survived by son, Scott Shanks, St. Louis; brother, David Shanks, farmer and took over his family’s century farm in 1971. He was a member He was preceded in death by parents, Ida and Jesse; daughter, Donna; Belle; step-sister, Sheila Robinson, Springfield; sisters-in-law, Betty of the VFW and Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Brinktown. brothers, Charles, Leonard, Lloyd and James; and sisters, Jessie Mae Bickmeyer, O’Fallon, and Brenda McElfresh, Salem; brother-in-law, He was preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Adeline; wife, Morris, Louise Funke, Marie Dowling and Norma Gargus. Ronnie Tyree, Salem; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Nancy; sister, Leona Fick; and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Zimmer. He is survived by wife, Lucille; daughter, Geneva Glenn, Springfield; A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 28, from noon to 5 He is survived by children, Mark Zimmer of Belle, Judy James and sister, Mary “Polly” Bacon; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Shirley p.m. at the Belle-Bland Community Center, Belle. Memorial contributions husband Clint Darr of Fulton, Paul Zimmer and wife Tami of Orangevale, Glenn, both of Rolla. suggested to the ALS Foundation or Alzheimer’s Foundation. Calif., John Zimmer and wife Melissa of Vienna, Dale Zimmer and Glen Visitation will be held (today) Wednesday, July 18, at the Klingner- Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle. Zimmer and wife Kristan of McKinney, Texas; siblings, Helen Winkl- Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, Springfield, with services eman, Luella Fick, Ivan Zimmer and Larry Zimmer; 16 grandchildren following at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions suggested to Hospice Com- and six great-grandchildren. passus, Springfield. Rita Stotter A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 6, at Guardian Arrangements entrusted to Klingner-Cope Funeral Home, Springfield. Angels Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Flatley officiating. Interment Rita Stotter, 62, Belle, passed away July 3, 2018, with military honors was in the Guardian Angels Cemetery. Memorial at her residence. contributions suggested to masses or to Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Keith Sankey She was born March 27, 1956, to James F. Herd Arrangements entrusted to Fancher-Rekus Funeral Homes, Iberia. and Georgia M. Roberts, in Greenville, Miss. Keith Jerome Sankey, 44, Freeburg, died Monday, She was united in marriage to Paul Hotsenpiller. July 9, 2018, in the Capital Region Medical Center, Rita was preceded in death by parents, James and Jefferson City. Georgia; and daughter, Alethea. HEARTLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY He was born Aug. 4, 1973, to Gregory Otto and She is survived by husband, Paul; one sister; four Margaret Clara (Falter) Sankey, in Jefferson City. sons; three daughters-in-law; and eight grandchildren. BELLE SCHEDULE He was united in marriage to Cara Joy Carr, Nov. Services were private. 9, 1996, at Jefferson City. Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle. July 19 5:30 p.m...... Read From the Start Keith was a member of St. Boniface Catholic July 21 9:00 a.m...... Book Signing with Lynn Ridenhour Church, Koeltztown; the Knights of Columbus July 26 2:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials Council 2047, Argyle; the Sheet Metal Workers Local Melody Tucker July 28 11:00 a.m...... Story Time 36, St. Louis; and was a board member of the St. Boniface Cemetery Call (573) 859-6825 for adult game days. Association. He had been employed in sheet metal work for over 23 Melody Kay Tucker, 54, Dixon, died Monday, July Children must be accompanied by adult. years and at the time of his passing was employed by Mexico Heating 9, 2018, at her residence. Company, Mexico. She was born Aug. 3, 1963, to Robert Lee Tucker VIENNA SCHEDULE He is survived by wife, Cara; parents, Greg and Margaret of Koeltztown; and Joann “Jodi” Woodard Cooper, at St. Louis. children, Cayla Sankey and Zachary Sankey, both of Freeburg; siblings, Melody worked as a Certified Nurses Aid and July 18 3:00 p.m...... Sweet Stop Ice Cream Truck will stop at the library Carol Jones and husband Larry of Koeltztown, David Sankey and wife later for a dry cleaners while living in Kansas, before July 19 1:00 - 2:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials Karen of Argyle and Glenn Sankey and wife Christy of Koeltztown; returning to Dixon. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m...... Cancer Support Group father-in-law and mother-in-law, Randy and Connie Carr of Belle; and She was preceded in death by father, Robert 7:00 p.m...... Friends of the Library meeting brother-in-law, Scott Carr and wife Lisa of Lebanon. “Bobby” Tucker; son, Andrew Mott; and brothers, Mitch Tucker and July 25 3:00 p.m...... Sweet Stop Ice Cream Truck will stop at the library A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, July 13, in the St. Boni- Mark Cooper. July 26 1:00 p.m...... Computer Tutorials face Catholic Church with Rev. Gregory C. Meystrik as the Celebrant. She is survived by parents, Warren and Jodi Cooper; children, Derek 4:00 p.m...... Vienna Cancer Support Group Interment was in the St. Boniface Cemetery, Koeltztown. Parker, Dixon, CW2 Joshua Mott, Ft. Sill, Okla. and Hannah Mott, Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Vienna. Watertown, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 16, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Pastor Helen Winters, Seaton Faith Fellow- MARIES COUNTY MENUS Obituaries that are published in the Maries County Advocate, are format- ted according to our style and are run free of charge. When specific in- ship Church, Dixon, officiating. Mashed Potatoes, Jello, Salmon formation is asked to be included in an obituary, a charge will then occur. Arrangements entrusted to Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Crema- Vienna Senior Croquette, Carrots, Orange There is no charge to submit a photo to be published with an obituary. tion Services, Dixon. Center Lunch Squares Wednesday, July 25 210 Ball Park Rd. Vienna Taco Lasagna, Broccoli, Straw- Phone (573) 422-3834 berries/Bananas, Tuna/Pita MARIES COUNTY REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Wednesday, July 18 Bread, Tomatoes, Poke Cake Fried/Baked Chicken, Broc- Thursday, July 26 Derek Havens, Abby Havens, parcels in Subdivision: City of Belle, David Lee Wade, parcels in Home Lending LLC. coli, Mixed Fruit, Wild Rice, Beef/Broccoli, Oriental Blend, parcels in Subdivision: Morelands, Lot: 4, Block: 3, to Robert Vandivier. Subdivision: Crider Subdivision, Teresa Kuehn (trustee), Sum- Meatball Sub, Pickled Beets, Pie Pineapple, Liver/Onions, Lot: 4; Section: 3, Township: 39, Jack Andrew Bedrosian, Louise Lot: 4; Section: 32, Township: 40, mercalff Family Trust, parcels in Thursday, July 19 Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Pie Range: 9, to Charles V. Jurgens- N. Bedrosian, (also known as) Jack Range: 9, to David Lee Wade, Bar- Section: 13, Township: 39, Range: 7, Salisbury Steak, Peas/Carrots, Friday, July 27 meyer. Bedrosian, (also known as) Louie bara Ann Trusty. to Jeffrey A. Davis, Jenna K. Davis. Jello, Polish Sausage/Peppers, Catfish, Roasted Sweet Potato, Secretary of Housing & Urban Bedrosian, parcels in Section: 5, Jeffrey A. Davis, Jenna K. Davis, Lucas Wilde, parcels in Subdi- Mashed Potatoes, Cheesecake Watermelon Salad, Ham Salad Development, parcels in Section: Township: 38, Range: 10, to Joshua parcels in Section: 28, Township: vision: Gasconade Getaway, Lot: Sandwich, BLT Macaroni Salad, Friday, July 20 Strawberry Fluff 20, Township: 40, Range: 9, to Joey Beddingfield. 39, Range: 7, to Shannon Snitker, 60; Section: 31, Township: 40, Sunshine Roll-up, Apple Wedg- Kidwell. Joyce Honse, parcels in Section: Tori Snitker. Range: 8; Section: 36, Township: es, Pickled Beets, Hot Dog, JPMorgan Chase Bank - Na- 29, Twonship: 40, Rnage: 9, to HDS Diana C. Ponstingl, parcels in 40, Range: 9; Section: 1, Township: Potato Chips, Pea Salad, Banana tional Association, parcels in Sec- LLC. Section: 2, Township: 39, Range: 39, Range: 9, to Tristan Hoffman, Split Bar Vienna Senior tion: 9, Township: 38, Range: 10, to Randall L. Welch Jr., parcels in 10; Section: 3, Township: 39, Range: Darren Hoffman. Monday, July 23 Center Events Secretary of Veterans Affairs - An Section: 7, Township: 39, Range: 7, 10, to Diana C. Ponstingl (trustee), Deborah A. Schray, Paul J. BBQ Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Officer of the United States c/o to Tanner M. Echols. Diana C. Ponstingl Revocable Trust Schray, (also known as) Deborah Peaches, Hot Dog, Roasted Po- Monday, July 23 Coup De Grace LLC, parcels Department. Agreement. A. Mitchell, parcels in Section: 33, tatoes/Onions/Peppers, Choco- 6:45 p.m...... BINGO Ricky L. Kelley, (also known as) in Subdivision: Cedar Hills Sub- Terry L. James, Millsap & Township: 40, Range: 7, to Deborah late Cake Thursday, July 26 Ricky Lee Kelley, Marchele Kelley, division, Lot: 37, 38, to Kelsie Singer P.C., parcels in Section: 29, A. Schray, Paul J. Schray. Tuesday, July 24 10:30 a.m...... Blood Pressure parcels in Section: 35, Township: Shoemaker. Township: 41, Range: 7, to Planet Hamburger Steak/Onions, 11:00 a.m...... Board Meeting 39, Range: 8, to Daniel P. Hilden, Bobby Gene Saltsgaver, Sharon Samantha J. Richardson. L. Saltsgaver, parcels in Section: 5, Mid America Bank, parcels in Township: 40, Range: 8, to Janice L. On Tuesday, August 7…Vote Section: 28, Township: 41, Range: Branson (trustee), Branson Family On August 7 — Elect 7, to Ronald James, Becky James. Living Trust. Johnnie D. James, Elinor T. Charlene Kay Jones, Rick Jones, James, (also known as) Elinor D. Mark David Jones, Susan James, TONY James, Johnnie D. James (trustee), Marsha Lea Brinker, Mike Brinker, Nancy J. Elinor T. James (trustee), Johnnie D. parcels in Section: 19, Township: James and Elinor T. James Revocable 39, Range: 7, to John Farms LLC. Living Trust, parcels in Section: 3, Richard Lairmore, Marilyn S. Township: 39, Range: 9, to Debra Lairmore, parcels in Subdivision: A. Miller. Cedar Ridge Subdivision, Lot: 22; RAGAN Gary Lane Rehmert, Amy Section: 22, Township: 41, Range: 7, Rehmert, Henry George Rehmert Jr., to Curtis Keeney, Melanie Keeney. for Skoubyfor Presiding Friends of the Maries County Library MARIES COUNTY Commissioner Annual Book Sale PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Maries County Funds will be used to help replace heating system at the Vienna Branch ◆ Sat., August 25–Sat., September 1 Native of Maries County ◆ Farmer (closed Sunday, August 26) 9:00am–7:00pm BECAUSE EXPERIENCE ◆ US Navy Veteran (12 years) Visitation Catholic Church Basement COUNTS ◆ Maintenance Mechanic 108 N. Coffee Street • Vienna, MO 65582 ◆ Active member of Vienna Donations of gently used books accepted until • 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE United Methodist Church Fri., August 31st. Please drop off at back door of Vienna Library. • CURRENT MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR BELLE, Volunteers for book sale needed and appreciated. 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The 70th Annual Belle Fair schedule of events Police chases • from page 1 Herman H. Hendrix, 50, to maintain their professional- The 70th Annual Belle Fair begins today a cousin all from the Belle area. Resurrection – A Journey Tribute Band is of Belle, was arrested at his ism and integrity.” (Wednesday) and continues through Saturday Friday: Cattle show at 1 p.m.; youth egg the gold standard by which all Journey tributes residence on Swanson Street. DRIVER CHARGED at Belle City Park. spoon race at 4 p.m.; figure 8 scrambler derby are measured. Maries County Sheriff Chris AFTER FLEEING Scheduled entertainment activities by day and compact car derby at 7 p.m.; and The Cherry Opening for Resurrection is Kricket Alley. Heitman said he was “extreme- VIENNA POLICE include: Pistols Band performance at 8 p.m. The Cherry Kricket Alley has been a fan favorite since they ly disrespectful” and cursed at A Vienna man was charged Wednesday: The Belle Fair Parade “Oh, the Pistols, one of Mid-Missouri’s premier party first took the stage in 2001. This powerhouse the deputies while they were with multiple traffic violations Places You’ll Go” at 6 p.m.; an antique classic bands. Serving up a delicious mix of rock, pop, group of six performs an incredible mix of arresting him. after he fled a traffic stop in the tractor pull at 6:30 p.m.; toddler contest, Little and funk, they’ve been voted Jefferson City’s original music and covers from nearly every He was released on summons Vienna city limits last Thursday Mister and Miss contest, Princess contest and “Best Band” three years in a row! When you’re genre, including Country, Rock, Pop, 80’s Funk, by Special Prosecutor Brendan evening. Belle Queen Coronation at 8 p.m.; and Belle partying with The Cherry Pistols you’ll hear Oldies and more! Fox for resisting arrest, DWI According to the Vienna dance teams will perform at 8:30 p.m. everything from Prince to Journey, Van Halen Season passes are still available today and traffic violations. Police Department, Daniel P. Thursday: Livestock judging at noon; lamb/ to Maroon 5, Bon Jovi to Elton John, and loads (Wednesday) only at the gate for a cost of Maries County Sheriff Chris Rowe, 64, of Vienna, fled a goat show at 4 p.m.; hog show at 7 p.m.; Central of awesome tunes that will keep your feet on $35. General Admission is $10 Wednesday, Heitman said the deputies’ stop initiated by a Vienna PD Missouri Tractor Pullers Association at 7:30 the dance floor and your hands in the air. Show $20 Thursday, $25 Friday and $30 Saturday. vehicle was nearly struck by Officer on the 300 block of p.m.; a greased pig contest and Mistaken Creek kick-off time is 8 p.m. Don’t miss out on other fun happenings at Hendrix’s vehicle on High- South Mill Street at about 5 Revival Band performance at 8 p.m. Saturday: Kingsford annual cook-off from the Belle Fair, including nightly Bingo and who way 28 in Belle. The deputies p.m. last Thursday. The officer Mistaken Creek Revival will close out the noon to 4 p.m.; 4-H, FFA Steer, replacement could forget the carnival rides, brought to you suspected the driver as being observed Rowe’s vehicle had evening with their high energy acoustic show, heifer hog, goat, lamb and ham sale at 2 p.m.; this year by the all-new Sonshine Amusements. impaired and attempted to stop no license plates as it departed covering all genres and styles of music, includ- Mid-Missouri Off-Roaders mud bog at 5 p.m.; Rides start each night at 6 p.m. This year will him, following him through from a residence on North Main ing Bluegrass, Folk, Country, Gospel, Rock, kiddie tractor pull at 6 p.m.; Kricket Alley mark the second year in a row that the cost of town with the patrol lights on. Street. The officer tried to stop Blues, and occasionally a hint of Pop/Hip Hop. performance at 7:30 p.m.; and Resurrection - A rides are included with the season pass. The sheriff said the driver was Rowe but he fled and the officer MCR is made up of three brothers, a wife, and Journey Tribute Band performance at 9:30 p.m. not able to maintain the right pursued him through several half of the roadway and the rear streets in Vienna. Rowe turned hatch was open. Hendrix did on to Highway 42 East where not stop until he drove into his the pursuit ended a short time driveway on Swanson Street. later with the officer taking him New Bland park board plans improvements Heitman said Hendrix “dis- into custody without incident, regarded the public’s safety” by the police report said. BY ROXIE MURPHY pended,” Anderson said. “Court the 2018-19 fiscal year. Sewer was 02 Interfund Loan for the dump continuing through town with- Rowe was charged with ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER did operate in the red for the month the exception, as it did not gener- truck. The new resolution states out stopping for the deputies. numerous traffic violations [email protected] of June, however, citations are ate enough revenue to make the the terms of the loan and repay- Hendrix was taken to the including resisting arrest by picking up.” adequate payments to reserve as ment. Installment payments at Maries County Jail where he eluding an officer and careless BLAND — The city of Bland’s Citations are written from required by city ordinance. $250 on the fifth day of each was tested and was nearly three and imprudent driving. Park Board President Mark Far- first to last of month, Anderson Gray said the sewer account month will come from the street times the legal limit for alcohol. Maries County Sheriff’s ran informed aldermen about new explained. That is why paper- was short by $4,078.93 for the fund and deposit into the street While at the jail Hendrix con- Deputies arrived at the scene housekeeping items that will be work does not show an increase replacement reserve and the water reserve fund until the Aug. 5, 2023 tinued to be combative and to of the stop where the Vienna purchased in the coming months in citations, despite having new account was short by $2,820.89 maturity date. curse at the staff, Heitman said. Police Officer learned that to make the grounds nicer and employees. for the capital improvement Resolution 2018-03 allows “I thought Hendrix’s de- Rowe had been sought by that more user friendly. “Our officer started at the reserve. the board to borrow an interest meanor last night may have agency for an unrelated offense Farran began with picnic end of May into June, so most A glance at profit and loss free loan from the street reserve been because of his intoxication that occurred inside their juris- tables. citations will be next month,” income derived for the sale of fund and the park reserve fund level. However, it still hasn’t diction earlier in the week. The “We are having the (Algoa) Anderson said. surplus property; and Workers for $7,057 to the street fund and changed much this evening as deputies assisted in the search Correctional Center build us pic- Lyndsay Gray, city treasurer, Compensation Insurance in the park fund. he continues to curse at civil- of Rowe’s vehicle. nic tables,” Farran began. “They reported the police, public safety negative until they receive a check The amount must be repaid ian staff, and request them to Rowe is charged in Maries will be about $100 a picnic table and streets operated in the red to zero out the account. over the course of five years at perform sexual acts on him,” County with the misdemeanor with sealing and we are getting mostly as a result of the deprecia- Gray’s final report showed $150 a month until the maturity Heitman said. “I pray that of violating an order of protec- treated wood.” tion entries for the year end. the city operated negative 18.26 date of Aug. 5, 2020. Hendrix’s receives the help he tion. He is being held in the The board plans to replace five She added the negative balance percent for the year overall. Resolutions 2018-02 and 2018- needs to overcome his prob- Maries County Jail without tables first and go from there. from the police department is also The board approved the finan- 03 were approved with 4-0 votes. lems. I am very proud of my bond until his Associate Circuit “This summer we are also due to the lack of revenue versus cial report with a 3-0 vote. deputies and staff for being able Court appearance on July 24. buying two benches for the expenses in payroll, conferences Aldermen repeal resolution playground area and three grills,” and supplies. for the dump truck purchase; Farran continued. “The grills will “We are expecting that to pick ratify two new ones. be for each pavilion and another up, so maybe it won’t be in the red Aldermen repealed Resolu- by the picnic tables.” next time,” Anderson said. tion 2018-01, which approved Bland Park Board also re- Gray finished out the budget the board to borrow from reserve quested aldermen allow the reports, informing the board a funds to purchase a city dump treasurer and secretary to switch new account has been added under truck in the amount of $20,000. rolls from what was decided last “assets” titled “Due From.” The repeal was necessary because month. Lesslie Cronin will now The account is to keep track of the city purchased the vehicle for be treasurer and Jamie Farran will monies owed to the city derived $15,000, making it necessary to be secretary. The board approved from credits or reimbursements. modify the resolution for the cor- the change to take Farran off the The amount reflected is a result of rect payment amount. park checking account and add the Workers Compensation audit. In addition to the dump truck, Cronin with a 3-0 vote, Alderman All funds have been reconciled the purchase of the lawn mower Jim Carpenter was absent. and balances transferred to debt was also taken from reserve and In other business, Rachel service and reserve accounts for needs to be added to this modi- Anderson, city and court clerk, the year end. fication. presented the court reports. Checking accounts were left Aldermen followed the repeal “There have been five new cas- with a 25 percent balance to open by approving Resolution 2018- es, two paid and one dismissed,” Anderson began . She added that 62 cases are Join us for an exciting adventure! pending, three show cause of sum- mons, one warrant was issued, two VBS 2018 at warrants cleared, and no licenses Bland Christian have been suspended. “That leaves a total of 29 active Church warrants and nine licenses sus- Monday, July 30 thru Thursday, August 2 • 6:30–8:45pm Closing Program STORAGE Friday, August 3 Fun for kids ages 4 years through 9th grade Belle & Bland Meals @7:00pm Welcomes you to the Donna Stough, Mgr. Provided www.BlandChristianChurch.com 573-578-3947 710 W. Hwy 28 • Bland, MO • 573-646-3245 Vote… Belle Fair! 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Belle police budget • from page 1

Alderman Jeanette Struemph asked Turnbough if he numbers. was talking about a part-time or reserve officer. Stanfield asked if the salaries were bringing the “Not part-time,” Alderman Ken Stanfield said. “He department down on their budget. Jones answered. is talking about a reserve officer.” “It’s alot of over time that is paid in comp time,” Turnbough said they had a full-time position open she said. they were hoping to fill. He said the position was in Turnbough said they have to have more “boots on his budget. the street” to make more money. “I am wanting to fill this position,” Turnbough said. “This is just a suggestion,” Stanfield said. “If we put “Are you guys not wanting to do that?” the deputies on salary and eliminate time-and-a-half, Abel said a motion would have to be made by the would that solve this?” board to hire someone and the board has not done that. Struemph said the officers would work fewer hours “You can budget for it ahead of time, but there still then because they are on salary.. has to be a motion made to actually bring it to the “If you ask someone to do 60 hours a week on salary, Porsche parade board,” Abel said. they are going to say ‘I am on salary,’” Struemph said. Turnbough said he thought Gieck, had made a mo- Turnbough said if they were fully staffed, he felt the It was a Porsche parade last tion at the previous meeting. Hicks said there was not projected fine revenue would be more do able. week at the Vienna City Park as a motion, but it had been discussed. “We have to be fully staffed to do that,” Turnbough on several days members of the Porsche Club of America made “Tony said to bring someone to the next meeting said. a pit stop in Vienna. The club after we did the budgets,” Turnbough said. Struemph asked if that was the case, how come he members are from all over the The board asked how many officers Turnbough didn’t meet projections in the past; why did the police United States and from Canada currently had. He said one full-time, one part-time and departments budget go over? and they meet at selected one reserve officer. Turnbough said again that a full-time officer was destinations and take in the “We are working the part-time (officer) full-time,” in his budget. sites as they enjoy driving their Turnbough said. “The full-time officer was budgeted in there, but Porsches together. They were Stanfield said he was not comfortable hiring on then there was money taken away from projected fines,” staying at the Lake of the Ozarks another officer because of the deficit in the police Abel said. “Then there was money put back from—,” and were enroute to Stone Hill department’s budget. Jones interrupted and said the police department will Winery in Herman. The group “I know you are probably getting tired of hearing this also receive the fund, about $4,500, from the cigarette also had plans for others days that included a scavenger hunt Joe, but I look at your budget and you are over $46,000 tax the fire department used to receive. and a drive to Springfield. dollars in the red (negative),” Stanfield said. “It is going Turnbough said Jones’ plan is feasible for the depart- to be hard for me to—you have got to figure out some ment to work with. way to give that up.” “The fine revenue has been dropped from $80,000 PHOTOS BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER The June 30 city budget shows the police department to $50,000,” Turnbough said. “$50,000 is fairly feasible $46,824.83 in the negative. The largest deficit comes if we are fully staffed.” from court fines. Fine revenue is based off of court fines He said $80,000 to $100,000 was a lot of fine rev- from the previous year; in 2017-18, the budget showed enue. Abel said decreasing the projected fine revenue $78,969 budgeted in fine revenue—the ending balance and adding in the taxes from the fire department did Brewer Science special waste collection during the 2016-17 budget year. not even out the difference of what was lost in fines. However, the department only brought in $43,046.61 “Also the merchant surtax, the police department is nets 23 tons of recyclable material in 2017-18 with the marshal, one or two full-time of- going to get part of that, 25 percent of it,” Jones said. ficers, a part-time and a reserve officer on staff most The remainder goes to the community center and ROLLA—Meramec Regional Planning Com- “I believe the special collections are important to of the year. That left the department with an automatic the park. mission, with funding from the Ozark Rivers Solid the residents of the communities within our region $35,922.39 deficit. If the police department had made the Turnbough said they are not fully staffed right now. Waste Management District (ORSWMD), gathered because it offers them an affordable option for prop- $78,969 in court costs, they would still be $10,902.04 They should have three officers, but they have two. 19.59 tons of residential scrap electronics and appli- erly disposing of, and recycling the items we tend to in the negative. “We need to make him (Elrod) full-time,” Turn- ances and 3.99 tons of tires at the 13th annual special refer to as “orphan wastes” or those items that are Turnbough said it is like they had talked about in the bough said. collection held at Brewer Science in Rolla. Approxi- difficult to find a home for,” Wilson said. “Whole budget meeting, that if the council gives him a dollar Struemph asked if he wanted to be full-time and mately 213 vehicles from within the Ozark Rivers tires and appliances are banned from landfills. In and he goes up town buys something with a dollar and Jones said she didn’t think so. Elrod is retired military seven-county region – Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, addition, these collection events help to gather these 10 cents, then he has gone under 10 cents. and was doing the job for “toy” money. Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington – dropped items which otherwise can often end up in county “If I tell you that something up town isn’t going to “We need to watch his hours so he doesn’t qualify off items at the collection on June 9. ditches and streams thereby desecrating the local cost a dollar, it is going to cost a dollar and 10 cents, do for insurance,” Hicks said. Brady Wilson, chairman of the ORSWMD, says landscape and the environment.” you still want to do that,” Turnbough asked. Jones said he will qualify for insurance if he goes these special collections are valued not only as a The most frequently recycled items were televi- He continued to use his argument that his budget is over 1,040 hours because Turnbough has worked him convenience to local residents, but also as a way sions. Other items included water heaters, AC units, made up of fine revenue. as a full-time officer. to reduce the environmental impact by keeping washers, dryers and various cord or battery operated “So it is not that we completely overspent,” he said. “We need two full-time officers,” Struemph said. potentially toxic electronic waste out of landfills. smaller electronic devices. “The money is not there.” Turnbough said Elrod isn’t going to get insurance Jones argued that the police department’s budget is through the city because he is retired military. The board not completely fine revenue. argued by state law, they have to offer him insurance if “You get a state sales tax,” she began. he goes over the part-time hours. Turnbough said he did not say it was completely “In a pay period, they work over 86 hours,” Jones said. made up of fine revenue. Turnbough said he would talk to Elrod about going “It’s not mostly either,” Jones said. “You get more full-time if he wants it. If not, they still needed someone from your sales tax from the state.” for the fair. Jones said the police department receives $127,000 Mayor Josh Seaver said Maries County Sheriff’s from the state sales tax. the overall 2017-18 budget for Department was going to help with the fair. income was $205,604—of which Turnbough’s fine “We have a Maries County car here all the time,” revenue was projected to make up $78,600. The depart- Struemph said. “Even Highway Patrol. Are they just ment actually made $171,905.38—of which $43.046.61 patrolling the area?” was court fines. Turnbough said he has asked those agencies to be Expenses budgeted were $205,604 of which in the area. $218,730.21 was spent. “We are between a rock and a hard place,” Struemph Turnbough asked how much the projection was said. “What do we do here?” for fine revenue. Struemph argued that there is not a Stanfield said to see if Elrod wanted the full-time “projection” for fine revenue. position. “Last year it was based on what you had brought “Let’s do this,” Stanfield said. “Let’s see if Elrod in the past and it was $78,600,” Jones said. “This year wants the full-time position and move the reserve of- I dropped it down to $50,000 and you have not even ficer into part-time.” hit that yet.” Stanfield said the reserve officer is cheaper, but the The department would have to bring in $6,953.39 part-time officer now is being worked full-time. more in court fines during the 2018-19 budget year than Seaver confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Elrod Here Comes The Fun, It’s the Belle Fair what they did in the 2017-18 budget year. accepted the full-time position at the Belle Police De- Bland Chapel Belle Chapel Turnbough argued that they are under staffed right partment. The board is not interested in hiring another 107 Ray StReet 207 linn avenue now, but they should be able to come close to the new officer at this time. (573) 646-3377 (573) 859-3712

www.SassmannsChapel.com “Serving the Families of the Belle & Bland County Collector ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Communities since 1920” reports over August 7 Primary Election $32,000 during month of June Elect Carrie Maries County Collector Enjoy the Fair! Jayne Williams reports a total of Gerischer $32,333.07 in tax collections for the month of June. MARIES COUNTY “It’s been my sincere pleasure to serve In June the personal property taxes paid in her office totaled PROSECUTOR the people of this great district.” $13,296.47 and included $56.63 in 2012 taxes, $513.26 in 2014 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ taxes, $1,166.62 in 2016 taxes, and $11,559.96 in 2017 taxes. I am a mother of two and have lived in Vichy for nine years. Real estate taxes totaled I am originally from Crocker and my parents still live there. I went to tOM $18,979.93 and included school at Mizzou for both undergraduate and law school. I have run $10,077.75 in 2015 taxes, $2,481.15 a successful private law practice for eight years and have offices in in 2016 taxes, and$6,421.03 in Vienna and Rolla and my children attend school in Vienna. 2017 taxes. She also collected $50 in mer- ★ 15 Years experience hurst chant licenses and a $6.67 certified mail fee for total June collections ★ 13 Years experience as a criminal State Rep. of $32,333.07. Generally, Williams reports, defense attorney 62nd District June is a slow month for taxes as ★ Successful law practice for 8 years many people pay their taxes later in the year and although tax payments with offices in Vienna and Rolla are accepted year-round, not pay- ing taxes by the deadline carries a ★ 40 Hours of pro bono work for penalty of nine percent interest and domestic violence victims an additional two percent interest added each month. Paid for by Committee to elect Carrie Gerischer Maries County Prosecutor. Mark James treasurer. Paid for by “Citizens to elect Tom Hurst” Mark Luebbert,Treasurer www.MARIESCOUNTYADVOCATE.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018 ■ PAGE 7

MARIES COUNTY ADVOCATE News Republican primary winner to be Maries County’s next prosecutor Briefs Maries County Prosecuting Attorney candidates see drugs as leading cause of crime

MARIES COUNTY — The person these crimes. Also important is improv- MARIES COUNTY who will become the next Maries County ing the working relationship between law SHERIFF DEPARTMENT is Prosecuting Attorney will be determined enforcement and the prosecutor’s office. A planning a water gun showdown by voters in the August 7 Primary Election prosecutor is a law enforcement officer and (today) Wednesday, July 18, at because both candidates will be on the Re- should be on the same team as law enforce- 4:30 p.m. at the Marshall’s Of- publican ballot. ment, helping to make their job easier and fice in Belle at 106 West Third At the August Primary Election voters more effective. Further, it is important that St. The Belle Fair parade will must state which ballot they want when our county receive conservative advice from start at 6 p.m. coming to the polls. Both of the county’s their attorney. Government and its politics prosecutor candidates are Republicans and are rapidly changing and we need to hold BELLE AUTHOR Lynn on the same ballot. fast to our rural way of life. Ridenhour will be at the Belle The Maries County Advocate obtained 4) WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST Library Saturday, July 21, from 9 information from both Carrie Gerischer and ABOUT MARIES COUNTY, AND, a.m. to 1 p.m. for a book signing. Tony Skouby in an effort to help voters be WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO more informed about these candidates. The CHANGE? VACATION BIBLE answers to our questions follow: Carrie Gerischer—I love that there SCHOOL (VBS) will be held 1) TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. are things to do every weekend with my Carrie Gerischer Richard Anthony (Tony) Skouby July 30 through Aug. 2, from Carrie Gerischer—I am a mother of two kids. They are growing up in a great small 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. at Bland Chris- and have lived in Vichy for nine years. I am trials, for everything from misdemeanors 3) WHAT ISSUES DO YOU SEE AS community where people know them and tian Church. VBS is open to originally from Crocker and my parents still to murders. I am knowledgeable about the BEING IMPORTANT FOR THE OF- where we all keep an eye out for each youth ages four through ninth live there. I went to school at Mizzou for criminal code and a fierce advocate. FICE YOU ARE RUNNING FOR? other. The biggest change I would like to see grade. There will be a closing both undergraduate and law school. I have Tony Skouby—I have a Bachelor of Arts Carrie Gerischer—The issue I see as is more community resources for families program, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. For run a successful private law practice for eight degree from Missouri State University in most important is addressing drugs and dealing with drug problems because the more information contact Mi- years and have offices in Vienna and Rolla Communication and Public Law and a Juris drug-related crime. Drugs don’t just hurt nearest place for many people to go is Rolla chelle Miller at (573) 619-5477. and my children attend school in Vienna. Doctorate degree from Oklahoma City Uni- the person using them—they hurt families or Jefferson City and there aren’t really any Tony Skouby—Hello, My name is Rich- versity. Internships were at the Oklahoma and communities. It is important to both local resources. ASPHALT PAVING con- ard Anthony Skouby (Tony). My parents are County Public Defender’s Office for two treat the problem and make the victims of Tony Skouby—Maries County is still a tinues to take place on Route 42 Richard and Louise Skouby. I have two sons, semesters and Meramec Area Legal Aid/ crimes whole through appropriate punish- place where, in most circles, a handshake between Route 63 and Route 17 Jordan and Dakota as well as two grandchil- Legal Services of Southern Missouri for ment and restitution. It is also important to means something and neighbors still help in Miller County. This project dren, Lex and Mac. I am engaged to Miss three summers. I have managed a law office work cooperatively with law enforcement each other. That way of life is quickly becom- is scheduled for completion in Lesley Hutson. I enjoy fishing, hunting and for 15 years and practiced as a trial lawyer as they are the boots on the ground that can ing rarer and we are indeed fortunate. Having November. One lane will be gardening. I believe in God, the conserva- for 18 years. I have 18 years of experience make the biggest difference. worked with the public in Belle for the last open and crews will flag traffic tion of our natural resources, preserving our as a Municipal Judge of our Circuit Court. Tony Skouby—The amount of stealing ten years, most people are good hardworking through the area. rural way of life and I actively support the Currently, I serve as the Judge for Belle, St. and drug crimes are of great concern to Americans. Also, Maries County is beauti- Veterans of Foreign Wars and their families. James and Newburg. Having worked in Belle me. I believe they are related and have not ful from its hills to valleys and fields. The SCOUR REPAIR continues 2) WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO for the last ten years, I am keenly aware of been punished harshly enough. I would Gasconade River is a wonderful complement on Route 42 over the Gasconade YOU HAVE THAT YOU THINK ARE the crimes our county suffers, many of the like to prosecute these crimes fiercely with to the things I like best about Maries County. River, east of County Road 335. IMPORTANT FOR THIS POSITION? criminals committing these crimes, the sup- mandatory jail time for stealing, meth and As far as change, I would like to change the This project is scheduled for Carrie Gerischer—I have been an attor- port law enforcement needs to fight crime heroine. Another issue is bad checks that population of Maries County by running off completion in August. ney for 15 years and practiced criminal law and the backbone needed to help improve plague our small businesses. I believe this and/or incarcerating some of the criminals for the entire time. I have had multiple jury justice in Maries County. to be akin to stealing and would prosecute who live here. PAVEMENT PATCHING will take place on Route BB between Route 133 and Route 42 in Miller County Monday, MRPC’s awards dinner July 23 through Thursday, July 26. One lane will be open and is Oct. 25 in Hermann having crews will flag traffic through the area. ST. JAMES— The city of Her- Our annual dinner highlights CHIP SEALING will take mann and Gasconade County will some of the best volunteer efforts fun… place on Route DD between host Meramec Regional Planning and hopefully inspires others to Route 133 and County Road Commission’s (MRPC) 2018 an- serve and provides an idea for 631 and on Route HH between nual dinner and award ceremony an activity or program in an- making Route 133 and County Road on Oct. 25 at the Hermann Hill other community. We will also 621 Monday, July 23. Chip Wedding and Convention Center. recognize some youth volunteers sealing will also take place on Each year, MRPC requests in hopes of encouraging other memories Route JJ between Route T and proposals from cities and coun- youth to volunteer in their com- County Road 206 Tuesday, July ties in the Meramec Region to munities and to promote life-long 24. One lane will be open and host the annual dinner event, volunteerism.” It’s all about family crews will flag traffic through where volunteers from across Residents in Crawford, Dent, the area. Motorists should expect the region are honored for their Gasconade, Maries, Osage, at the Belle Fair! to encounter loose gravel on the contributions to their communi- Phelps, Pulaski and Washington Ryan Kleffner road surface for several days ties and the region. The MRPC counties may purchase tickets at after the seal coat is complete. board evaluates proposals and a cost of $25 to attend the dinner selects the location based on and awards ceremony. Dinner Meta Plant: 573-229-4886 MISSOURI HIGHWAYS various criteria. will include teriyaki pork loin and and Transportation Commission “Volunteers are a tremendous a beef brisket in a Jack Daniel’s Vichy Plant: has awarded a contract to Capi- resource in our rural areas,” glaze as the entre. 573-299-4222 tal Pavement and Construction MRPC Executive Director Bon- Hermann Hill Wedding and to resurface Route 63 through nie Prigge said. “It is through Convention Center last hosted much of Rolla and upgrade side- volunteers that things get ac- MRPC’s annual dinner in 2012. walks and pedestrian facilities complished and things happen. Award recipients will be an- along the route, to put existing Recognizing their efforts in the nounced soon, and MRPC will deficient sidewalks in compli- region is the very least we can begin taking reservations for the ance with the Americans with do for the work they accomplish. event in September. Disabilities Act. Capital Paving and Construction submitted the low bid of $4,098,888. The project is scheduled to begin later this summer. The commis- SAVE TIME AND MONEY sion also awarded a contract to Magruder Paving to resurface THIS YEAR…… Routes E and F and to resurface and add shoulders along Route BB in Phelps County. Magruder purchase your Paving submitted the low bid of $4,163,762 for the 36-mile con- annual propane tract. This project is scheduled to begin this summer. gallons in advance

MOAD reported a total at a fixed price. of 52 responses during June. Of these, 25 responses were 573 in the Freeburg zone and 27 Call 897-2197 were in the Vienna zone. Of today to lock in the Freeburg responses, eight were urgent emergencies, eight a low rate and were dry runs and nine were see how much routine non-emergencies. Of money you can the Vienna responses, 17 were urgent emergencies, nine were save. dry runs and one was a routine non-emergency.

BELLE CITY EMPLOY- EES are going to receive 25 cents an hour raises for the first time since 2016.“I worked it in that every hourly employee would get a raise,” said Michelle Jones, Loose Creek, MO city treasurer. Jeanette made a mo- tion to approve the raises, which 573-897-2197 passed with a 2-0-1 vote, as Al- derman Courtney Abel abstained. Serving Central Gasconade, Maries and Osage counties www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018 ■ PAGE 8

People helping Renew Missouri applauds PSC people in Vienna decision on Ameren’s Green Tariff Isaac Falter (left) of Freeburg Renew Missouri, a not-for-profit group focused on renewable and David Malinowski of energy and energy efficiency policy around the Show-Me State, ap- Vienna, are pictured as they plauds the Public Service Commission (“PSC”) for its approval of helped people load their Ameren Missouri’s Green Tariff program as a step towards making food last week at the Loaves renewable energy access a strong economic development resource for & Fishes Food Pantry in Vienna. It takes a large crew businesses and government entities throughout Ameren’s territory. of volunteers to work at the The PSC decision comes after months of intense negotiations food pantry on a distribution with the utility, regulators, and intervening parties. day. Renew Missouri has supported the proposal from its initial filing and worked diligently to get consumer groups on board. “Make no PHOTO BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER mistake that this is a huge win for customers,” says Renew Missouri Executive Director James Owen. “While this program does not open up the grid to competition, the PSC order gives larger customers more flexibility in the type of energy they can purchase and encourages MRPC offers fiscal services, adopts budget approves structure free-market principles often absent in utility regulation.” Owen also pointed out the extensive amount of businesses who ST. JAMES—Meramec Regional Planning issues can arise. MRPC can help local govern- have clamored for more access to renewable energy in Ameren Commission (MRPC) offers human resources, ments develop needed policies and procedures, Missouri’s service territory. financial and policy development services including procurement policies and teach best “Companies like AB-Inbev and General Motors have aggressive to cities and counties. Fiscal Officer Linda purchasing practices, develop internal control and comprehensive sustainable energy goals. This gives them the Loughridge informed the MRPC board about procedures, check signing policies, shared cost ability to work with their utility to make this happen. “ these services that MRPC can offer at the board allocation plans, accounts payable process, bill- The program requires companies and municipalities to request meeting, June 14. ing and receivable tracking, an efficient payroll participation in the program. “We perform these tasks for our own organi- process and month-end process. Renew Missouri hopes to work with Ameren Missouri to ensure zation, and we can share that expertise with our In other business, the MRPC board: that the targeted market of companies and government entities know cities and counties, if needed,” said Executive • Adopted the 2018-19 budget with pro- about this program and that the utility has enough renewable energy Director Bonnie Prigge. jected revenue of $2,031,259 and expenses of to make this happen. Human resources, financial services and $2,015,230; “The PSC has authorized an additional 200 MW of energy to policy development are the building blocks of • Approved a new dues structure, which make sure Ameren Missouri can produce enough to keep up with any business, and MRPC staff have a wealth of increased MRPC membership dues for cities demand. We are going to make sure everyone who is eligible is expertise in those areas. MRPC provide human and counties based on per capita figured annu- aware of the program and that they take advantage of what’s being resource services, and can develop employee ally based on census or published population offered,” Owen said. benefit comparisons, personnel policy develop- estimate adjustments. The new dues structure RAY SCHWARTZE accepts a plaque of ap- Owen also noted that the City of St. Louis has also passed a ment, personnel file maintenance, job descrip- increases counties to 50 cents per capita with perception after completing two terms as resolution requiring that its municipal buildings and services are tion development, salary comparison for your 18 free service hours and cities to 65 cents per president of MRPC. SUBMITTED PHOTO run off clean energy. region and competitive compensation plans. By capita with a $275 minimum with 15 free service “For the lawmakers and policymakers of St. Louis, this op- ensuring that this done on a regular basis, it helps hours (a three-hour increase). There will also be in Hermann. Volunteers from around the region portunity is a no-brainer. Renew Missouri has been working with in hiring and maintaining qualified employees a three percent increase for the next three years will be honored at this event; the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor’s Office to help make this for one’s business. to be re-evaluated at the end of the fourth year. • Welcomed new board member Kyle Hof- resolution a reality. But the unanimous approval by the PSC makes With financial services, MPRC can help set- Local governments would also have the option stetter serving as the for-profit representative this easier if the City is willing to get involved,” said Owen. up financial books in accounting software, help to “buy up” for 25 cents per capita gaining six for Crawford County; and Renew Missouri also hopes this helps to gain approval for Ameren with budget development, training on financial additional service hours. The previous dues had • Presented a plaque of appreciation to outgo- Missouri’s ambitious 400 MW wind farm in Northeast Missouri. preparations, assist with asset inventory listing not been increased in 15 years. The dues increase ing president, Ray Schwartze, who completed “Ameren Missouri is making strides to move away from being one and a depreciation schedule or assist with audit was included in the 2018-19 budget; two terms as president. Marvin Wright, newly of the dirtiest utilities of its size in the country through these new fieldwork preparation. • Set the 2018 annual dinner date ticket price elected president, thanked Schwartze for his filings. As a group with a mission of making Missouri better and Policy is the basis for employee expectation, at $25. This year’s event will be held at Hermann leadership and service. cleaner, we see these new actions as a signal that Ameren Missouri and without proper policy development, some Hill Wedding and Conference Center on Oct. 25 is willing to do the same.”

main Gate Wednesday, July 18: 3–6pm Tom/Teresa Keller 6–9pm Luke/Pete Elrod Thursday, July 19: GATES 3–5pm Mid America Bank 5–7pm Arthur Hance/Chris Feeler 7–9pm Dr. Patrick Call Thank You Friday, July 20: A HUGE 9am–12pm Maries County Bank 12–3pm Eddie Arnold 3–6pm Carol/Will Moore 6–8pm Mike Green 8–10pm Lawrence/Kathy Speichinger Saturday, July 21: 8–10am Tony Gieck 10am–12pm Jacque Moreland 12–2pm Bonnie Prigge 2–4pm Trevor Bock Family 4–6pm Dwayne/Susie Bock 6–8pm Rick Prince/Boys 8–10pm Larry Walters to all the Volunteers spurGeon Gate Wednesday, July 18: 3–6pm Randy Jett 6–9pm Lee/Kelly Marquart who maDe this year’s Thursday, July 19: 3–6pm Steve Jett 6–9pm Donna Stough who maDe this year’s Friday, July 20: 3–6pm Steve Vogt 6–9pm Tommy Kixmueller Saturday, July 21: 3–6pm Paul Speichinger 6–9pm Roberto Elrod Belle Fair possible! Back Gate Wednesday, July 18: 3–6pm Fred Bethmann Jr. 6–9pm Colette Gieck/Jesse Kelly Wednesday, July 18th Thursday, July 19: 3–5pm Luke Elrod CONCESSION 3PM–5PM 5PM–8PM 8–11PM 5–7pm Brady Hicks 7–9pm Richard/Barbara Huse Tiffany Vandegriffe Kingsford Kingsford (14 People) Friday, July 20: 3–6pm Shelby Martin Adrien Helmig (14 People) Shannon Nelson 6–8pm Shawn Barbarick 8–10pm Ken/Kathy Stanfield STAND Tess Ridenhour–Cook Anthony Valley Lisa Nelson Saturday, July 21: Tonya Price–Cook Drake/Deegan Nelson 8–10am Cindy Barbarick 10am–12pm Dwayne Smith Keisha Fredendall Aiden Craigmiles 12–2pm David Stovall 2–4pm Thomas Brewer/Megan Crutsinger WORKERS Travis Gesellschap Jayne Williams 4–6pm Paul Shanks 6–8pm Jeff Miller/Roger Scheel Levi Heinz Pam Bryant 8–10pm Rhonda Witte thursday, July 19th 3PM–6PM 6PM–9PM 9–MIDNIGHT Mallory Siegler Anthony Valley Daryl White–Cook 9–NOON NOON–3 Johanna Baker Steve Honse Amy Jones TRACK WORKERS Barb Howarth Mandy Seaver Alesia Tibbetts Mark Buschmann–Cook Missy Jett Bob Parker–Cook Wednesday thursday Friday Michelle Boatman–Cook Trevor Bock–Cook Chris Feeler–Cook Brent Stratman–Cook Melaney Parker 6PM–8PM 6PM–9PM 6PM–8PM Elizabeth Prater Emily Bock Stephanie Buschmann Casey Stockton Breanna Valley + 2 boys Katy Gallagher YA YA's Mid America Bank NAPA Kaci Jones Renée Kottwitz TJ Stockton Tonya Price–Cook Bobbi Robertson 8pm–11pm 9pm–midnight 8pm–11pm Lydia Jones Carol Jo Schulte Adam Rodgers Karen Hance Keisha Fredendall YA YA's Sheila Cook NAPA Chloe Jones Ray Schwartze Morgan Tegart Brenda Campbell Felicia Gehlert Arthur Lee Hance–Cook June Schwartze Carol Withouse Pam Bryant Chad Faulkner Kerry Rowden Nicole Stratman Clayton Johnson Barb Schaller Rhonda Slone Friday, July 20th Carrie Gerischer saturday 4pm–7pm 7pm–10pm Bonnie Prigge Holly Kleinheider 9–NOON NOON–3 3PM–6PM 6PM–9PM 9–MIDNIGHT Jeanna Walters Zach; Linda Plumber Kaci Jones Paul Shanks Heidi Krieg Brenda Thompson Craig Snodgrass Wyatt Duncan Chloe Jones Maddy Guffey Tina Bock Kelly Marquart Nichoel Snodgrass Lydia Jones Bodhi Mayo Claudia Scherstuhl Science Club Steve Brown Sonya Hance Morgan Tegart Bobbi Robertson (7 People) Andrew Brown Trent Kinsey–Cook Codi Rohrer Keisha Fredendall Brooke Goff Kevin Guffey TICKET WORKERS Morgan Tegart Lachelle Basham Seth Sanders–cook Donna Campbell Brenda Guffey Wednesday, July 18 Melissa Thomas Jordan Basham Jimmy Anderson–cook Lee Marquart–Cook Dana Honse 3–5 pm.–Joyce Feeler, JoAnn Barbarick Rick Thomas Christi Lurk Rachel Anderson Jacque Moreland–cook Logan Honse S–7 p.m.–Richard/Barbara Huse Saige Garner Connie Seidel Crystal Kinkead Cody White 7–9 p.m.–Bob/Melaney Parker Terrylne Stockton Alexis White 9–11 p.m.–Josh Seaver 6PM–9PM saturday, July 21st 9–MIDNIGHT Mike Green–Cook thursday, July 19 Mike Green 9–NOON NOON–3 3PM–6PM Lucas Elrod–Cook 3–11 p.m.–Employees of The Maries County Bank ~ Belle Lucas Elrod–Cook Morgan Tegart Danica Bialczyk Sinks Pharmacy Bruce Shanks 9–11 pm.–Tony Skouby Bruce Shanks Michelle Miller Garret Bialczyk (5 People) Carol Moore Ladair Feeler–cook Friday, July 20 Wendy Zumwalt Theresa Bray 2 cooks (spouses Keith Moore Rocky Campbell 3–5 p.m.–Dana Honse, Tasha Busch Vanessa Feeler Chelsey Bray of workers) Sharron Harris Brayden Green 5–7 p.m.–Jeanette Struemph, Sadie Mosher Jeanna Walters Morgan Tegart Ashley Tegart Korrie Buehrlen Nick Compton 7–9 pm.–Vic/Joan Stratman Marylynn Miller Ashley Perkins Pam Bryant Jessie Bogle Dana Litton 9–11 p.m,–Carrie Gerischer Jennifer Crutsinger–cook Sundi Jo Jon Rothermich Alyssa Jones saturday, July 21 Jeni Lourens–cook Connie Seidel Vic Stratman Sunshine Shanks 3–5 p.m.–Linda Vore, Jacque lvioreland Christi Lurk Joan Stratman Tommy Scego 5–7 pm.– Ashley Tegart, Morgan Tegart Eddie Arnold 7–9 p.m.–Carol Jo Schulte, Cindy Barbarick Sunshine Shanks 9–11 p.m.–Linda Vore, Mike Branson Tony Skouby www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018 ■ PAGE 9

Warthog softball sweeps Dixon

Hosting Dixon Monday night to close out their Lexi Struemph drove in a pair of runs and stole summer season, Vienna Warthog softball looked to a base while Rhea Helton also swiped a bag for the sweep a doubleheader from their Highway 28 rivals victorious Warthogs. to the west. In a closer junior-varsity showdown, Vienna won Needing just five innings for varsity action, Vienna an offensive slug fest 11-7 over visiting Dixon. took the contest by a final score of 14-2. Long and Messersmith combined on pitching Pitcher Jordyn Steffen picked up the win allowing duty with Marsie allowing no earned runs, hits or just one earned run on one hit while walking two. walks during her time in the circle. Alicia allowed She also struck out five Bulldogs. four earned runs on five hits and five walks. She At the plate, Steffen helped her cause with a single, struck out a batter while Marsie posted a pair of K’s. triple and a run batted in (RBI). Molly Otto led the JV Warthog offense with two Kamryn Hayes also had a pair of hits while driv- hits and a RBI. ing in a team-high five RBIs. Schwartze added a double and two runs batted in. Marsie Messersmith also had a multi-hit game Allison Buschmann also drove in a pair to go Packing meals for Belle at Vienna Senior Center with two to go along with a stolen base. with a hit and a stolen base. Rachel Garro also collected two hits and a run Savannah Siebeneck recorded a hit and a stolen base. Sylvester Buschmann (left), Beverly Vineyard and Randy Clark work at the Vienna Senior Center packing batted in. Helton also swiped a bag while Jenna Wiles and the meals that will be delivered to Belle. Each senior citizen who receives the food gets seven meals, Karissa Feeler and Jada Kleffner both had two Delana Obenauer each recorded a RBI. a loaf of bread, a container of juice and a container of milk. Vineyard said she delivers to Belle twice hits and a stolen base each. With the sweep, both the varsity and JV Warthog a week, taking meals to 27 homes. Senior citizens are encouraged to come to the senior center on Jena Schwartze also had a base hit while Alicia softball teams combined to end their summer slate weekdays to enjoy a good lunchtime meal and the company of others. Long added a RBI. with a 17-3 record. PHOTO BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER Missouri’s rate of opioid deaths decreases from previous year While the 2017 numbers of ment to analyze data to identify at-risk individuals and their loved Health, Human Services, Fire, opioid related deaths increased activity indicating that controlled ones, and clinicians who work with EMS, Police and the DEA have from the 2016 numbers, the rate substances, including opioids, are at-risk populations. launched St. Louis Emergency of increase in opioid deaths was being inappropriately prescribed, Other efforts include: Operations Center, a command markedly reduced compared to the dispensed or obtained, and for • The passing of Senate Bill 826 center aimed at reducing opioid previous year. From 2015 to 2016 DHSS to take appropriate action. that limits initial new prescriptions overdose death and homicides. there was a 35 percent increase in DHSS has stepped up investigations of opioids to a seven day supply. The command center operations opioid- or heroin-related deaths in of improper prescription behavior This bill allows BNDD to imple- will take place from the City of St. the state, but the 2016 to 2017 num- through its Bureau of Narcotics and ment rules so drug disposal boxes Louis Department of Health. The AugustAugust 1-4,1-4, 20182018 bers increased by only 4.7 percent. Dangerous Drugs (BNDD). may be placed in pharmacies for command center response team In 2016, there were 908 opioid- The Missouri Department of citizens to use. will utilize predictive analytics or heroin-related deaths in the state, Mental Health (DMH), in col- • The passing of HB 2280, which and public health intelligence to a 35 percent increase over 2015’s laboration with researchers at the extends MO HealthNet (Medicaid) guide interventions. The response number of 672. During this past year, University of Missouri, St. Louis – coverage an additional year for team will perform secondary as- the opioid related deaths increased Missouri Institute of Mental Health mothers in need of substance use sessments to determine the need only 4.7 percent. In total, there were (MIMH), received a grant to expand treatment. The extended coverage for substance abuse treatment and/ 951 opioid deaths in Missouri, with access to integrated prevention, would be limited to benefits for or additional wrap around support 12860 Highway 63 South, Rolla, MO 298 heroin deaths and 653 opioid treatment and recovery support substance use treatment and men- or services, once individuals have LIVESTOCK • PAGEANTS • MUSIC • KIDS GAMES deaths that were non-heroin. services for individuals with opioid tal health services so long as the been duly stabilized by City of St. One of the most significant use disorder (OUD) throughout woman remains adherent with the Louis emergency first responders. CARNIVAL RIDES • DEMOLITION DERBY & MUCH MORE! efforts DHSS has undertaken is the state. This grant, known as the treatment. Missouri is the first state • Creating the Missouri Overdose www.phelpscountyfair.com trying to decrease the potential for Missouri Opioid State Targeted in the nation to pass such a policy. Rescue and Education (MORE) people to become addicted to opi- Response (STR) is implementing • Establishing the St. Louis project through a federal grant oids. Prescriber data is now being a “medication first” treatment Emergency Operations Center. awarded to the Bureau of Emer- proactively reviewed once received model, designed to increase access Missouri DHSS, Social Services, gency Medical Services to provide from a pharmacy benefit manager, to evidence-based medications for Corrections, Public Safety, Eco- naloxone to first responders and which is provided to DHSS volun- OUD. nomic Development and Mental train them on administering the tarily. While no patient information In addition, the grant has sup- Health in partnership with the nasal spray to reverse an apparent is received, it allows the depart- plied over 5,000 naloxone kits to City of St. Louis Departments of opioid overdose. 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Southern Rust appears first in Missouri WORD UP on·o·mat·o·poe·ia University of Missouri Exten- structures called pustules form. depends on the crop stage and envi- sion confirmed the growing sea- Masses of spores erupt through the ronmental conditions, For up to R3 son’s first case of southern rust corn leaf tissue. (milk stage), applying a preventa- ˌänəˌmadəˈpēə,ˌänəˌmädəˈpēə/ disease in the United States July 10. Bissonnette said there are a few tive fungicide may be beneficial. noun The MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic things to consider when scouting for “However, it is important not to confirmed that southern rust was and managing this disease. apply a fungicide prematurely. 1. the formation of a word from a sound associated with what present in a sample collected from • Orange to tan circular or oval Infection in the early R stages can is named (e.g., cuckoo, sizzle ). west-central Missouri. pustules commonly form in dense result in more substantial yield • the use of onomatopoeia for rhetorical effect. This common corn disease clusters on the upper leaf surface. losses than in the later R stages,” usually shows up in neighboring As the season progresses, the pus- she said. A word is a sound created by southern states before appearing in tules can change to brown or black. “Take note of the current distri- humans with attached meanings to Missouri fields, said MU Extension • Rust shows first in the mid- bution of southern rust in the area, the said sound. The word for words plant pathologist Kaitlyn Bisson- to-upper plant canopy. It appears the growth stage of the crop and the that sound like sounds (bear with me nette. “This year is an exception.” initially along field borders or at environmental conditions. These now) is onomatopoeia. Onomato- Southern rust (Puccinia poly- the ends of rows where spores can are the most important factors to poeia is a very fine word and repre- sora) is a “tropical” disease that easily land on the leaf surfaces. consider when making decisions to sentative of some of the very finest PHOTO SUBMITTED overwinters in warmer climates. Bissonnette said the proportion of apply fungicides,” Bissonnette said. words ever uttered in English or any SOUTHERN RUST. Note the Spores blow north on wind currents plants affected and severity of the A map of southern rust distribution other language: words like bang, densely packed orange-tan pus- into corn-producing states. disease are relatively low. is at ext.ipipe.org/ipipePublic. tules on the upper leaf surface. boom, buzz, zip, zap and zoom. In Unusually warm and humid • Southern rust can be easily Because disease pressure is fact onomatopoeia is found all over weather across much of Missouri confused with other leaf diseases relatively low and there are no the world, for instance in China, by MATTHEW creates the ideal environment for of corn such as common rust or other confirmed reports to date of For more information on south- the term for cat, 猫, pronounced southern rust, which favors tem- Physoderma brown spot. Proper di- southern rust in Missouri or any ern rust, its management and Mao provides an excellent example HAINES peratures around 80º F and high agnosis helps to avoid unnecessary other state, exercise caution when look-alike diseases, visit the Crop of the far reaching influence that relative humidity. As the fungus and costly fungicide applications. making costly management deci- Protection Network website at sounds have on words. multiplies in the host tissue, raised Management of southern rust sions, Bissonnette said. CropProtectionNetwork.org. But where does it come from? To answer that question we’re going to rely on etymology, which is the study of the roots of words. Onomatopoeia comes from the Greek roots onoma and onomat-, meaning “name,” and poios, meaning “making” (from which we also derive poetry). These Greek root words combined Missouri Extension seeks public input about became onomatopoiia, or “word-making,” and described the art of naming things. In the 16th century it entered Latin diction as drought conditions, impacts for online map onomatopoeia and from there it entered into our modern English language. Over time, onomatopoeia began to take on a different Information about conditions can be sub- portrayal of drought conditions affecting the will provide additional information for the connotation and today stands for words that imitate sounds, like mitted to the Missouri Extension Drought Show-Me State, Guinan said. author to consider when assessing Missouri swish and wizz. Curiously the word for onomatopoeia in Greek Impact Reporter at arcg.is/1f95Pi, said Pat A related resource is the U.S. Drought drought conditions and categories.” is echomimetico. Guinan, University of Missouri Extension Monitor at droughtmonitor.unl.edu, a weekly The Missouri Extension Drought Impact Nowadays, onomatopoeia has infiltrated our everyday speech climatologist. map that shows the location and intensity Reporter allows contributors to upload im- in groan, moan, yelp, and sigh but it enjoys especial popularity in Guinan worked with the National Drought of drought in the U.S. The map is based on age files up to 10 MB in size. “Pictures are comic books and advertising. For example, the superheroic up- Mitigation Center and the National Integrated measurements of climatic, hydrologic and soil extremely helpful for map authors when as- percut connects with the bad guys chin and – Wham! Pow! – he’s Drought Information System to develop the conditions as well as reported impacts and sessing drought at the local level,” he said. down for the count, while one channel away snap-crackle-pop website.“This site will be very helpful when observations from hundreds of contributors The Drought Impact Reporter RSS feed is describes an effective marketing campaign using the sound of it comes to assessing drought conditions and across the country, including people who available at moderator.droughtreporter.unl. milk hitting puffed-rice cereal. In sports writing a basketball goal compiling impact reports at the local, county contribute to the Drought Impact Reporter. edu/rssfeed/. To receive a feed for a specific swishes as the ball hits nothing but net. A batter wiffs for strike and state level,” he said. Drought Monitor authors assess the data state, the two-letter postal abbreviation can one then cracks a line drive into the outfield. Football linemen Information provided by users is shared and use their best judgment to create the be added at the end of the URL. The feed crash with a meaty crunch of pad and muscle while a kicker punts with the national Drought Impact Reporter weekly drought map. Drought reports are for Missouri is at moderator.droughtreporter. a pigskin downfield. Onomatopoeia also reflects the natural world (droughtreporter.unl.edu), the nation’s first archived and available to the public. unl.edu/rssfeed/MO. National Oceanic and such as when dogs bark, winds whistle, and fires roar. Challenge comprehensive database of drought impacts. “Nobody knows a drought and its impacts Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Agri- yourself and see what onomatopoeia you can find. Input from Missourians helps decision- better than a person living in it does.” Guinan culture’s Risk Management Agency provide This is a weekly series introducing a word’s definition, etymol- makers gain a more complete and accurate said. “Local input and expertise is valued and funding. ogy, significance and usage.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real Preferred Qualifications: OTR DRIVER estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which • 6–24 Months maintenance experience in Opening for OTR Driver with 2-3 years experience manufacturing environment hauling oversized and flatbed loads preferred. makes it illegal to advertise any pref- erence, limitation, or discrimination • Ability to read/work with blueprints, circuit diagrams, Home weekends with excellent benefit package. because of race, color, religion, sex, schematics and mechanical drawings Class “A” CDL and able to pass handicap, familial status, or nation origin, or intention to make any such • Good troubleshooting and repair skills DOT physical and drug screen. preference, limitation, or discrimina- State Technical College • Ability to read and write adequately Apply Online at: tion. https://www.groupecanam.com/en “We will not knowingly accept any of Missouri • Good agility, dexterity, and color vision advertising for real estate which is in is accepting applications Evening/Night Shift, may vary to suit requirements of shop and jobs Apply in person at: violation of the law. All persons are hereby in- for the following positions: to be completed. Must be able to work daily/weekend overtime. Canam Steel Corporation formed that all dwell- INSTRUCTORS Full-Time 2000 W. Main Street ings advertised are CANAM OFFERS AN EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE available on an equal • Aviation Maintenance Substitute Apply in person or by website: Washington, MO 63090 opportunity basis.” • Broadband/Utility https://www.groupecanam.com/en EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled Systems Canam Steel Corporation FOR RENT - APRMTS • Communication 2000 West Main Street • Washington, MO 63090 • Nursing 636-239-6716 MARIES COUNTY R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT 0520 Unfurnished Apartments or Email: [email protected] NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment in INSTRUCTORS Part-Time Owensville. $395 deposit and $395. a • Chemistry (subject Line: General Maintenance) The Maries R-1 School District will be selling the following month. (636)299-7833. • Commercial Driver’s EOE / AA / M/F / Disabled / Vet two items by way of sealed bid. If interested in bidding on FOR RENT: Nice clean apartment in License either of the two items, please come by the high school to Owensville. Absolutely no smoking view and inspect the items. Bids must be received before or pets. Call (573)764-2830. • Communication Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:30pm. Bids can be dropped • Microbiology Very nice 2 bedroom apartment in Maries County R-II Schools off at the school office or mailed to: Maries R-1 Schools PO Owensville. All appliances and • Social Science Box 218 Vienna, MO 65582. washer/dryer. Includes sewer, water STAFF Full-Time The 2017–18 Maries Co. R-II building trade house BIDS MUST CONTAIN: Name of bidder; address; phone & trash service. No pets. No smoking. • Director of Admissions has 1,320 sq.ft. of living area with an attached double number; and bid amount. Rental history, references. $565. a month plus deposit. (541)390-9502. • Executive Assistant car garage with 680 sq.ft. The garage features two ITEM 1: 10 ft x 14 ft Walk-in Freezer with 3 phase condensing to the President 9’x7’ steel insulated doors with openers, metal ceiling unit (condenser was replaced in February or March, 2018) FOR RENT - REAL EST. and fold down attic stairs. The interior of the house has Item 2: 8 ft x 12 ft Walk-in Cooler (self contained on skids); For details and application three bedrooms, 2 full sized bedrooms and one master 220 single phase 0570 Unfurnished Homes instructions, please visit: bedroom with private ¾ bathroom. The house features To view items, please come by the Vienna High School FOR RENT in Gerald: 3 bedroom, 2 a large family room with cathedral wood ceiling and bath trailer, all electric. $480 per https://www.statetechmo.edu/jobs/ Office. Winning bidder MUST move items by themselves and recessed lighting. The house has a large kitchen and month. No pets & clean back ground State Tech is an equal opportunity/ items MUST be moved within 7 days of being notified of bidder dining room with custom-built oak cabinets, lazy susans, check. Call Pat (573)259-2890. affirmative action employer winning the item. pantry, and microwave/hood. The dining room gives FOR RENT: 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath M/F/H/V. Women and minorities access to the covered back deck 10’x14’. The house house in Gerald. $625. deposit and are encouraged to apply. $625. a month. (636)299-7833. interior also features, raised panel wood doors, show house attic fan, copper plumbing, medicine cabinets, large laundry room, total electric with water heater, furnace with heat pump and central air and ceiling fans • NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS • throughout. The exterior maintenance free siding, steel insulated NOW HIRING for DAY SHIFT for: PARAPROFESSIONALS entry doors, seamless gutters, vinyl windows, and life- Maries County R-2 School Distrtict is currently accepting time architectural shingles, double-wide concrete drive, COMPETITIVE PAY • GREAT BENEFITS! applications for Paraprofessionals. and a 8’x16’ front porch. The house is located on a 100’ Come join our union shop. We are hiring for: Applicant must have 60+ college hours and must be able front x 100’ deep x 255’ back lot. WELDERS to clear a federal and state background check. A minimum bid of $117,477.33 and 10% check Benefits include: Health Ins., Life Ins., and Retirement. must be included with bid. Turn your bid in to the ASSEMBLERS (Tack Welders) Application deadline is Friday, June 20, 2018. Administration Building, 503 W. 3rd, Belle, Mo. by 4:00 JOB REQUIREMENTS: Applications can be requested at the Administration Office, p.m. Thursday July 26, 2018 in a sealed envelope with • Assemble and weld (tack weld) joists on a fast-paced 503 W. 3rd Street, Belle, Missouri, between the hours of Building and Trades House Bid on the outside. The bids will be opened at the Regular Board Meeting. If you have assembly line 6:30am and 4:30pm, Tuesday through Friday, or complete the application on the district website, www.mariesr2.org. questions about the house contact Dr. Patrick Call at • Must be able to or learn to tack weld. 1–6 Months 573-859-3800. experience preferred, but not required The Maries County R-II School District is an equal opportunity employer, and • Must be able to do heavy lifting (60 Lbs. or greater) does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed or sex. The School Board has the right to reject any or all bids. • Must be able to tolerate summer heat • Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime. 1ST Shift (6:00am – 2:30pm, OT varies) -ATTENTION DRIVERS: J. Butler & Sons Hauling, Inc. is seeking qualified Starting pay $15.90/hr advancing to $17.50 in 1st year Contact Warden Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ company Publishing CLASS A TRUCK DRIVERS match, Disability, Life insurance, Profit sharing and more. — Must have three years CDL experience. Apply online at: at 573-437-2323 — Benefits include good starting pay, paid vacation after one year, https://www.groupecanam.com/en group health insurance rates, and company matched 401k! OR Envelopes — For more information, call 573-859-6265 Apply in person at: Business Cards or email: [email protected] 2000 West Main Street, Washington, MO 63090 EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled J. Butler & Sons Hauling Inc. • Hwy. 28 West, Belle, MO • 573-859-6265 www.MariesCountyAdvocate.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018 ■ PAGE 12

Flood break added to bridge

The flood in the spring of 2017 caused a lot of damage and the work Supporting the community continues to repair the scour damage at the Highway 42 Bridge over the Gasconade River east of Vienna. This week dirt work was Kamryn Hayes, representing Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home of being done by the contractor H.R. Quadric of VanBuren. They are Dixon, is pictured with two hand-crafted garlands she created at the building a flood break to keep the current in the river. The break Rainey House Flowers and Gifts in Vienna for the Dixon Saddle Club’s is a giant wall of dirt being trucked in that will reach the height 69th annual horse show to be held July 20-21, at their arena west of of the guardrail on the bridge approach. The wall of dirt will be Dixon. David and Gloria Martin of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral covered by over three feet of shot rock on both sides and on the Home of Dixon and Vienna continue to support this community top. Trees were torn down and were in a pile burning on Monday. event and have done so for the past 42 years as sponsors of various This is an effort to save this bridge, an important river crossing in classes and providing garlands for the Foxtrot Stake Class and the Maries County. Gaited Pleasure and Plantation Walkers Stake Class. PHOTO SUBMITTED

PHOTOS BY LAURA SCHIERMEIER MRPC assesses public transit needs Meramec Regional Planning to transportation clients, provid- Commission (MRPC) has finalized ers and non-transportation service Governor signs Missouri tax-cut legislation into law the Public Transit Human Services providers. The needs that received Transportation Coordination Plan, high importance status were: Gov. Mike Parson signed an income tax cut provided with the largest single year income Missouri tax code simple and fair. This is only and it is now available on MRPC’s • Funding for public transit; bill Thursday in Springfield that will allow Mis- tax cut in the state’s history. the beginning of our plan to keep more money website • Coordinating services and souri families to keep more of their paychecks. State Treasurer Eric Schmitt confirmed in the pockets of Missourians and Missouri In 2007, the Missouri Depart- communities; This new tax cut will boost Missouri’s Friday that state revenue growth triggered an small businesses. I look forward to working ment of Transportation (MoDOT) • Preparing for growing baby economy with reforms to both the individual income tax cut from 5.9 percent to 5.8 percent. with the legislature long term to identify ways to contracted with regional planning boomer population producing income tax and the state’s business tax, he said HB 2540 will further reduce the individual continue to offer broad based tax relief. I com- commissions and councils of gov- more need for services; in a prepared release. income tax rate by four-tenths of a percent mend Rep. Haahr and the General Assembly ernments to develop public tran- • Lengthen hours of operation The signing took place at Hartman & Com- from 5.8 percent to 5.4 percent starting in 2019. for their efforts to reduce the tax burden on sit- human services transportation for all uses including employment pany. Attending were House Speaker Pro Tem Additional triggers in the bill would lower the Missouri families.” plans. In 2012 and 2017, MoDOT and more flexible scheduling; Elijah Haahr, sponsor of the legislation, Sen. individual tax income rate to 5.1 percent, mak- Tax reform was a significant priority for contracted the same organizations • Expanding public transit ser- Bill Eigel, who handled the legislation, and ing Missouri the fourteenth lowest income tax lawmakers during the 2018 Legislative Ses- to complete five-year updates to vices to include life enhancement, Marybeth Hartman, executive vice president state in the country. sion. Parson said he sees this as a first step to the 2007 plan. MoDOT has a long such as recreational activities, of Hartman & Company. “This is the first step in an ongoing process,” long-term tax reform that will benefit Missouri history of working with regional educational and lifelong learning With HB 2540 signed, Missourians will be said Parson. “We need to continue to make the citizens and businesses alike. planning commissions that dates needs; to the mid-1990s. Regional plan- • Funding that allows for job- ning commissions have developed related transportation services; transportation advisory commit- • Removing barriers to service; tees and have been coordinating • Expanding service for medical transportation planning at the local calls/rides for people with intel- level for many years. lectual and physical disabilities; The plan provides an assess- • Developing private partner- ment of available transit services ships to support transit services that identifies current transporta- with employers and retailers, or tion providers, an assessment of large employers; transportation needs for individu- • Resolving insurance/liability als with disabilities, older adults issues to allow for sharing of ve- and people with low income, op- hicles between agencies; and portunities to achieve efficiencies • Increasing options to assist in service delivery; and priorities with van purchases and to assist for implementation based on re- local agencies with 20 percent sources, time and feasibility for match for vehicles. GET YOUR implementing specific strategies. The plan was approved by All projects selected for federal MRPC’s Transportation Advi- transit funding must be outlined sory Committee (TAC), which in a plan. presented it in front of the MRPC HAVE Transportation needs were com- full board where it was approved. piled through four meetings held For a full copy of the document, FUN! throughout the 2017-18 year and visit www.meramecregion.org/ a needs survey that was sent out publications. FAIR Septic Tank Pumping & Disposal COMMERCIAL — RESIDENTIAL — FARM Portable Toilet Rental • Aerator Unit Replacement • Risers & Lids STATE • Lagoons • Drain Cleaning • Effluent Filters • Grease Traps CERTIFIED

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