Faster Jays football 50% OFF First Individual Tax Return group seeks 222 S. Crittenden, Marshfield rebound 417-859-7655 PAGE 8A Opened Mon & Wed 9am-5pm Closed 12pm-1pm 1350 Spur Dr., Ste 240, Mfld. 417-859-7655 10% off to military and civil servants marshfieldmail.com Vol. 130, No. 22 August 18, 2021 $1.00 612520c A-Model breaks the internet Contributed photos The Clifton brothers have countless memories in the cab of their father’s 1982 Kenworth W900A – pictured above in the late 90’s (left) and in Aug. of 2021 (right). The emotional video of the reunion racked up 4.4 million views on TikTok and can be seen at www.marshfieldmail.com. A TikTok reunion between a Marsh- The brothers grew up riding shot- that I’d own that truck one day… even “We talked to him about buying it field family and a special big rig has gun while their dad hauled grain in a after the auction I told him someday I about two and a half years ago but we racked up nearly 4.5 million views on 1982 Kenworth A-Model, After years was going to find it. We tried for about didn’t have the money then,” Dusty the popular video-sharing platform, of making memories in the rig, their 10 years to find it and then Coltin just said. “But we did go up and test drive it and for a good reason. The heartwarm- father quit working for the company happened to put a picture of it on a just for a chance to look at it.” ing story shows how brothers Dusty that eventually auctioned the truck. Kenworth A-Model group.” Dusty began working at Kenworth and Coltin Clifton brought their dad’s “That was the first truck I ever went Coltin explained that their family in late 2020 and everything changed old A-Model back to Marshfield after 100 MPH in. Dad asked me if I wanted created many memories in the cab of about six weeks ago when Dusty sold over a decade of trying to track it to go 100 MPH so we did… that one that truck and how much he missed two Peterbilt rigs. down… complete with an emotional was a big secret” smiled Dusty Clifton. it. That’s when the man who bought it reveal at the end. “I was about five when I promised him auction messaged him. See A-MODEL, Page 6A Mail photo by Shelby Atkison Smiles all around from participants of the Marshfield New Teacher Acad- emy. The training and school year prep-day was led by Director of Data Assessment and Accountability Al Richardson, who’s been with the dis- Contributed photo trict since 2006. “I’ve been getting continued reports of everyone being GRO Marshfield provided free ice cream for the first 50 people at both the welcome and really feeling the family atmosphere of Marshfield schools,” FACM and Marshfield DC Travelers booths on Aug. 10. The Ice Cream Social said Marshfield Superintendent Mike Henry. “Al Richardson did such a took place at the Dr. Tommy Macdonnell Aquatic Center at Patriot Park in good job with helping show these folks what it means to be a Blue Jay… celebration of Missouri’s bicentennial. it’s definitely been a success.” New student info system for Niangua schools Board meets ahead of open house By Shelby Atkison “This needed to be done, but our mation for their respective students. Ad- back so far.” [email protected] former system was also bought out so ditional log-in information can be found As far as the Return to Learn plan they’re switching over to a system called on the school’s website or facebook regarding COVID, the school is focusing The Niangua School Board met PowerSchool,” said Superintendent Josh page: www.nianguaschools.com or @ on keeping social distancing between Friday, Aug. 13 ahead of the school year Hume. “This makes all back to school Niangua Cardinals. For assistance, con- kids when possible. While masks aren’t to approve the technology bid, set its dis- forms and the enrollment process 100% tact the school directly at (417) 473-6101. required, Hume said they will do what- trict tax levy and discuss a few changes online as well as features for parents, like “There are some bugs that we’re ever it takes to keep kids healthy and in the district. One of the largest changes a student grade portal.” working through but for the most part, in school. is the upgrade of the student informa- According to Hume, parents should it’s streamlined and efficient,” Hume tion system. have received mailings with log-in infor- added. “We’ve had some good feed- See NIANGUA, Page 6A INSIDE OBITUARIES JessamineNewspaper Joyce Hawkins; Bar Cindy Codes Gale Trauth; Weather steers Eula Jean (Covel) Blair; Zula Juanita (Hodgin) Tunnell; TODAY’S clear of Cruise-In Sharon Arlene Vestal; BrendaArksansas/Missouri Faye Sartin; Angela Young; ISSUE Page 2A Christopher Barr; 8 95401 00100 4 8 95401 00108 0 MM HDT-D Call today for your hearing healthcare needs! 417-943-3005 8 95401 00101 1 8 95401 00109 7 FREE Hearing Test & Consultation. Marshfield 222 S Crittenden,BHFP-W Unit C HDT-S FREE Trial of top brand hearing aids. 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[email protected] The Marshfield Cruisers host Cruise- In events on the second Saturday of each Mail photo by Shelby Atkison The Marshfield Cruisers finally caught month from April to October. The Cruise- An outreach by Destiny Church offers free food to families in Marshfield. a break from Ole Man Weather and pro- In’s last from 5-7 p.m. with no charge to The outreach takes place on the second Friday of every month from 8 a.m. vided a free night of fun for local families the general public. to 2 p.m. and offers two food programs, one of which is offered through with their monthly Cruise-In. Over 130 The next Cruise-In is set for Satur- the USDA. The food pantry has no qualification requirements and is open classic vehicles were on display Saturday, day, Sept. 11 with a rain date of Satur- to anyone. Volunteer opportunities are also available at these events. Aug. 14 at Young’s Shopping Center for day, Sept. 18. Ukeleles at the luau Contributed photo Tyler Pipe & Coupling donated 16 fire extinguishers to the Marshfield Fire Department last week. Pictured left to right are MFD Lieutenant Tony Saitz, MFD Chief Michael Taylor and EHS Manager of Tyler Pipe & Cou- pling, Nathan Gentges. The fire extinguishers will be handed out to fami- lies in need during Fire Prevention Week October 3-9, 2021. Contributed photos Pictured are Karen (left) and Rick (right) Maxson of Uke 66. The ukulele group performed several songs at the Marshfield Senior Center Luau banquet on Saturday night, Aug. 14 while servers stood by ready to serve guests. The community gathered for a smorgasbord of good food and good music – all delivered as safely as possible. 601781s 621416c NEWS August 18, 2021 | The Marshfield Mail | 3A Strong turnout for L-R Elementary open house following renovations By Bryan Everson normal entrance has the space that is more just [email protected] been remodeled with a as importantly a FEMA more secure entry that’s safe room, capable of At least one half become increasingly in- withstanding an F5 tor- of Logan-Rogersville line with other modern nado. In the case of severe Elementary School feels educational portals. weather, a city official can essentially brand new. “Flex spaces,” as Ball trigger doors to automati- Around 100 visitors termed them, have been cally open for residents attended the open house one focus of the addi- to take shelter. In the event held on Aug. 10 to tions, and will continue meantime, with nets at a see the completion of the to be added in the next shortage, it will provide first phase of renovations phase of building addi- another practice court to the school located on tions as well. for teams. East Farm Road 164. “The idea is that these Cooking and serving Three tours were led by spaces are available for space at the school was a combination of L-R Su- teachers to use, for proj- expanded significantly. perintendent Shawn Ran- ects, or for anyone who Brand new offices were dles and Ball Architects has a child here, to come added, and where some Firm President Chris Ball, and have lunch with of those offices were now as well as Jennifer Katzin, Mail photos by Bryan Everson them,” Ball said. encompasses the kitchen former L-R Elementary New windows update the look from the outside, but the inside of Logan- Students and players and lunch service area.