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o, how could even older and softer

Parson: A listener, inspirer of hope for ‘Showing Them’ anyone at the than I am, that our ren-

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newspaper make dition of an Old English
hose who truly want a more effective state gov- as lieutenant governor have led to the harshest and that kind of screw up? font should be sent to
ernment should see it happen with Gov. Mike perhaps unfair criticism of him in that role. Friday’s That’s the first ques- the same scrap yards
Parson at the helm, even if they still don’t get question was fair, relevant and timely. The response was tion that might cross where some of the old
everything they want, just like they wouldn’t get regard- solid. a few minds when equipment described in
less of who is running the show. A Golden Rule governor who takes his pride in seeing a mostly blank today’s special section
Those on the far right will be unhappy at times when building bridges rather than blowing things up should front page today. And went to die.
he demonstrates he is not as far to the right as they give all of us better hope for legislation that will bear the some might judge it Ours was not actually
reside. That might show up when he has the audacity fingerprints of people on both sides, meaning that when as a screw up even Old English, though.
to extend the common courtesy of listening to those on a law’s imperfections show up later, both sides will feel after hearing I call it “Ol’
the left. an obligation to repair it, not destroy it for political gain what really Keith,” as it
Those on the far left will be unhappy when they find when — not if — that power pendulum swings. happened. was designed
out he truly is conservative, and that his courtesy in The majority wins in the short term, but how long Eye of the about 50 years
listening to and considering their views will not cancel a victory holds up — and how long it deserves to last beholder, ago by local
out his personal convictions when working toward the — depends a lot on the fairness, honor, dignity, and you know. artist Keith
common good of a state occupied by people who are transparency used in securing it, because majorities can Many Robinson, com-
not all alike but who enjoy the same protections under a and do flip. Mike Parson knows that. All of that. He can community missioned by
constitution. lead divergent hands in building a horse that looks like a newspapers Jim Sterling.
Which should be fine when we all realize that none horse, not a camel. in Minne- The man-
of us will — or should — ever get everything we want We can feel hope now with him in Missouri’s top job, sota picked Dave Berry is ner in which
out of government. For one to be that happy inevitably a hope far better founded and more likely, even if not a week publisher of the it has been
means it comes at the expense of others, which puts it guaranteed, to be fed by worthy opponents on all sides last year Herald-Free Press. displayed has
at far greater risk of being erased when the pendulum of of issues as time passes. to publish been tweaked
power eventually swings the other direction. It’s a hope with a chance of making the middle a blank front pages to a number of times
We can believe that Mike Parson truly believes in the wider and more enjoyable space to live. Maybe, at least demonstrate what it over the years, but the
Golden Rule. He will continue to do his best at treating in Missouri, that middle will be restored as a super and might be like without home-made font has
others the way he would hope to be treated, even when civil majority in politics, not just among friends and local news — any news, remained the same.
the courtesy doesn’t result in full agreement in making neighbors in the course of our daily lives. for that matter — in Sorry, Keith.
law or in governing. Maybe, just maybe, Washington will pay attention newspapers. Several Sorry, Jim.
For example: The reporter granted the first question if the “Show Me” state does as we hope and “Shows others across the na- Sorry, any other tra-
following the new governor’s post-swearing in remarks Them” how to do this. tion picked up on the ditionalists like me.
Friday is the one whose earliest articles during his time — Dave Berry idea, including our I’ve often said that
neighbor to the north, when the New York
The Index, at Hermit- Times changes its flag
age. font, we’ll change ours.
The We put the idea in But I just couldn’t keep
commentary our pocket to pull out up the resistance as I
page will for an occasion like edge toward an even-
this, the commemora- tual exit — someday —
return to tion of your newspa- and senility.
its regular per’s sesquicentennial, If you love the new
location on or 150th anniversary flag, or even if you just
Page 4A in for those who prefer like it, credit the newly
the Friday, the perhaps more col- named, talented and
loquial term. much younger editor
June 8, Whether effective or Jessica Franklin Maull,
edition of not in the eyes of indi- and the other dynamic
the BH-FP vidual beholders, the people who surround
and going blank page serves as a her on staff. It’s of their
forward. demonstration of what making, with only some
life could be like for interference (well, they
Susan Sparks and other might say a lot) from
genealogists today had this soft body mass that

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Polk County’s news not used to be a wall.

Something old,
ESSICA
been chronicled in local If you hate it, blame
newspapers here over me for getting old and
the past 150 years. And soft.

FRANKLIN MAULL something new what would our family

scrapbooks look like?
It’s an expensive
But, for the record, I
admit that I like it, even
though I hate quitting
demonstration for us on Ol’ Keith.
see today’s edition of the BH-FP as a symbolic inter- house takes center stage — a symbol of our greater when considering the I wanted the court-
twining of past, present and future. coverage area. But Simon Bolivar still keeps vigil on the price and scarcity of house in it to accentu-
As we mark our 150th anniversary — and I say front page in his new home at bottom right. newsprint today with a ate the fact that we are
“we” as a community member, not as a BH-FP staffer — “Bolivar” keeps its sans-serif identity and remains in prohibitive U.S. tariff the county’s newspaper,
we take a look back via a keepsake special section (see its previous placement — where it has lived during my in place on Canadian not just Bolivar’s. I’ve
sections C and D). entire lifetime. newsprint. But state- long said we don’t
In its 26-pages, the special section recounts the The flag is just one element of a comprehensive rede- ments intended to be choose to draw lines in
paper’s first 150 years and how its history really is our sign that extends to page headers, folios, headlines (also bold can be expensive. defining our audience.
history as a community. Familiar faces and stories from Raleway) and copy typeface (now Old Century) with a ••• Not at the city limits or
the past appear, as do reflections from read- two-fold mission: Keep the past in mind while Then, one might ask, even the county line. If
ers and former BH-FP staffers. seeking ways to better tell — including visually what’s the deal with the you identify with this
At the same time, today’s edition embrac- — your stories today and tomorrow. new flag on the “sec- community, regardless
es the second half of “150 years and count- ••• ond” front page today, of where you reside,
ing” by looking forward to what is ahead, Today’s edition also means something new to your right? this is your newspaper.
the new. for me: a new title. Becoming the first editor That’s what happens As publisher, I’ve
Our new flag, which you’ll find atop Page of the BH-FP’s next 150 years — and the first when a wall — actually, insisted that Simon Bo-
3A, is one of those new elements. The cul- editor of the combined “Herald-Free Press” to the ever-softer body livar still be an anchor
mination of years of thought and the input of be from here — is an honor not only profession- mass someone sees on the page, even if not
many, it may at first seem a huge departure Jessica Franklin Maull ally, but personally. when looking at me — in the flag. Look for
from the flag that has identified this news- is the editor of the After all, this newspaper has played a signifi- falls down after being him in the lower right.
paper for the past five decades — the one so Herald-Free Press. cant role in my own history. My family’s scrap- pushed from multiple •••
many of us, myself included, grew up with. books are lined with its clippings. directions for a number And please enjoy the
It’s true. It is different. In its archives lie the records of my family’s additions of years. glimpse of the past 150
But not a complete departure. and losses, celebrations and milestones, triumphs and We’ve been told for years provided in this
As we worked through iterations of new flag possi- trials, across the generations over the paper’s 150-year a long time by self- edition, thanks to many
bilities, guided at each step by input from colleagues, I history. proclaimed and other- hands, including those
knew I wanted it to remain recognizable, to hint back to, This newspaper is where my own birth, school wise recognized design of former staff mem-
if you will, the identity of the newspaper of my childhood. achievements and athletic endeavors were chronicled. experts, some who are bers and owners.
That desire led to the exchange of the newspaper’s (In digging through the archives on some other quest,
previous unique rendition of Old English-style for a con- I have frequently been taken aback as I stumbled upon
temporary sans-serif display typeface, Raleway. my own face looking back at me from the past, some-
Designed in 2010 and expanded in 2012, Raleway is times triggering a long-forgotten memory.) HOW TO CONTACT THE
new, but not too new. It’s clean, minimalist and built for It’s where my engagement and wedding were an- BOLIVAR HERALD-FREE PRESS
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etc.) — though not as elaborate as what is seen in Old Until that day, though, I hope to spend a good, long Deanna Moore, advertising manager 777-9731
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 Missouri’s new
first lady
shares her thoughts on the couple’s
past, present and future in her first
interview since her husband, Mike
Parson, took office. 5A

57th
V o l . 1 4 6 N o . 3 6 W e d n e s d a y , J u n e 6 , 2 0 1 8 E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1 8 6 8

Parson takes oath as

Missouri
governor
By Dave Berry
In a governor’s office packed tight with media,
family, a few close friends that included a few cur-
rent and former sheriffs in the state, and his Sun-
day School classmates from Bolivar First Baptist
Church, Michael L. Parson took the oath of of-
fice to become Missouri’s 57th governor Friday
evening.
That was at 5:30 p.m. in the state Capitol,
shortly after the resignation of Gov. Eric Greit-
ens took effect.
At 4 p.m., in a small chapel within First Baptist
Church of Jefferson City, his Bolivar pastor, the
Rev. Billy Russell, and his older brother, the Rev.
Kent Parson, previewed the kind of man who
would be taking that oath within minutes.
Dr. Russell described him as a bridge builder,
a healer, one who will treat people the way he
wants to be treated.
His brother said he no doubt would be seek-
ing the advice of many, but some of it might not
seem right.
“Listen to your heart,” he advised for such situ-
ations. “And never be afraid to ask God for help.”
He encouraged him to maintain a humble
spirit and be of a forgiving spirit, while also being
man enough to say he is sorry.
His brother also talked of being present for
four of the biggest events in the new governor’s
life:
1. In the country church where he accepted
Christ
2. When he took Teresa as his wife
3. In the moments to follow when he would be
Missouri’s 57th governor, Mike Parson, signs himself into of- sworn in as governor, and
fice Friday evening, June 1, before a group of family and close 4. When that time comes, to welcome him to
friends, as well as the media. heaven
To further accentuate the need for humility, he
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/LINDA BUNCH
See Parson, Page 4A

Clinton woman dies in single-

car crash on Mo. 13 Friday
By Jill Way p.m. when the 2003 Ford The report said Will-
It’s your party
As one who is engaged with this dress), Brett and daughter Addie Jar-
jillw@bolivarmonews.com
Explorer she was driving cockson was not wearing newspaper, you have a birthday com- vis.
traveled off the left side a seat belt. ing up this week, first celebrated with There will be drawings for prizes,
A woman from Clin- of the roadway into the The Ford had exten- today’s special section and then with and charitable organizations will
ton died following a sin- median. sive damage and was a party Friday. be offering food for sale to benefit
gle-car wreck on Mo. 13 The vehicle then re- towed from the scene by The occasion is the 150th their causes. A dunk tank

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in Polk County Friday, turned to the roadway, B & B Wrecker of Boli- birthday of your community will be raising money
June 1. went off the right side var. newspaper. Technically, to be shared between
According to the Mis- and struck an embank- Next of kin have been the birthday is on Mon- Care to Learn and
souri State Highway Pa- ment, the report said. notified, the report said. day, June 4, for the Free the Keeling Foun-
trol crash report, Connie Willcockson was pro- Cpl. S.W. Long inves- Press half of the flag, dation for Kids,
L. Willcockson, 56, of nounced dead at around tigated the crash. The but the special attention whose combined
Clinton was southbound 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Samuel report said this is Troop comes in today’s edi- YEARS
efforts provide for
on Mo. 13, 5 miles north Wilkerson at Cox South D’s 48th fatality crash of tion, June 6. BOLIVAR FREE PRESS a lot of kids in all
Hospital in Springfield. the year.
Established 1868 • 150th year
of Bolivar, at around 3:50 There are two big sec- HERALD-FREE PRESS MERGER six county school
Nov. 1967 • 50th year
tions focusing on both districts.
halves of the flag for the first A photo booth will
Keep your calendar open Monday 100 years and the next 50 years
as a combined product.
be in place to capture the
time and place in history.
Tentative plans were in the works where the focus will be on the “Buy The party rolls out Friday, June 8, Everyone is encouraged to bring
Tuesday morning for a broader pub- Mo!” initiative. It would follow Par- from 4 to 7 p.m. on the parking lot of lawn chairs for the entertainment,
lic reception related to Mike Parson’s son’s address to a joint session of Bolivar High School. Music will be and sunscreen might be in order,
rise to the governor’s office. It could the legislature. Keep watching for the provided by three groups: Floodwa- too. If the weather turns out differ-
take place in the Capitol rotunda official announcement and schedule. ter, Sunset to Burns and The Jarvis ent from the current forecast, most
Family Band featuring Lisa (Chil- events can be moved inside.
INSIDE

1C
DEATHS PUBLIC NOTICES
Printed Kimberly L. Crowell, 51, • August 8 primary elec-
with

and counting...
SOY INK Camdenton tion ballot
Charles L. Dinwiddie, 79, Bolivar • Bolivar schools roof bid
Printed on Geneva M. Durham, 86, Idaho, notice
recycled
newsprint
formerly of Polk County • Denby estate
Bill “Billy” Mashburn, 74, Springfield • Public hearing for alley
Michael Parke, 77, Weaubleau vacation
Gary Pipkins, 72, Bolivar
Jamie “J.D.” Roberson, 36, Bolivar
Zachary A. Strange, 44
Harold A. Sherman Jr., 75, Bolivar
Robert Wheeler, 83, Bolivar
Connie Wilcockson, 56, Bolivar
INDEX
Commentary....................................... 2A Death notices ...............................8-9A Sports.....................................................1-3B Public notices
notices................................4-5B4-5B Classifieds...................Marketplace
Public Record.....................................6A Business ................................................12A Agribusiness........................................4B Milestones.............................................7B Autos....................................................Drive
 4A Bolivar Herald-Free Press
CC ommunity
alendar
Wednesday, June 6
• NARFE, Smith’s Restau-
rant in Collins, 11 a.m.
• Bereavement support
group, CMH Home Care
Services conference
room, 113 E. Broadway
Ave., 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 7
• CMH Auxiliary ATN
Compression Socks
Sale, Community Room
3, 7-4 p.m.
Friday, June 8
• BH-FP’s 150th anniver-
sary community cel-
ebration, BHS parking
lot, 4-7 p.m.
Saturday, June 9
• Polk School reunion,
CMH community rooms,
2-5 p.m.
• Country dance, Roy
Blunt YMCA of Bolivar,
7 p.m.
Monday, June 11
• Dementia Caregiver
Support Group, Mis-
souri Memory Center, 5
p.m.
• Bolivar Woodcarv-
ers meeting, Sacred
Heart Catholic Church,
6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12
• Bolivar Day at the
Springfield Cardinals,
6 p.m.
Thursday, June 14
• 72nd Polk County Ju-
nior Livestock Show &
Youth Fair, Polk County
Fairgrounds, 6 p.m.
• Polk County Cattle-
men meeting, Rocking
R Auction building, 7 p.m.
830 E. Aldrich Rd.
Bolivar, MO
417-326-0814
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Parson
joked about how when the end
From Front Page
comes for his brother, the titles he
will have held in life will not matter.
The number of people present for
his funeral will still be determined
by the weather.
“Back when I ran a gas station,
nobody asked to take a picture
with me,” the still Lt. Gov. Parson
told this reporter, laughing, as he
posed for photo after photo in what
was soon to be his former office.
He spoke after the ceremony
during a small reception in the
governor’s mansion, about being
in awe of how far he had come
from humble but proud rural
beginnings in Hickory County,
to a deputy sheriff’s job in Polk
County, followed by a stint as a gas
station owner and operator, then
sheriff of Polk County, state repre-
sentative, state senator and a short
time as lieutenant governor before
this, the job as governor.
And, in case you wonder, if later
elected as governor, it could hap-
pen only once, because he will be
serving more than two years of
the unexpired term of someone
who was elected.
His oath of office, using his fa-
ther’s bible as he did for his oath
for lieutenant governor, was ad-
ministered by yet another person
with Bolivar connections.
Supreme Court Judge Mary
R. Russell is the niece of the late
Dr. Wallace Russell of Bolivar. She
also was a law school friend and
classmate of Polk County Associ-
ate Circuit Judge Elizabeth Rohrs.
Russell was chief justice of the su-
preme court for two years.
She also represents Parson’s
willingness to reach across the
political aisle. Gov. Bob Holden,
a Democrat, appointed her to the
supreme court.
Local people have talked about
how Parson, a man with country
roots, has improved his public
speaking skills as he has gained
experience through navigating
campaigns and holding public of-
fices. But his nerves were evident,
as one easily could expect, while
taking the oath to his highest of-
Au. D, CCC-A
NEWS
Mike and Teresa Parson, during a reception at the Governor’s Mansion after the
swearing in ceremony Friday, meet and chat with Rebecca Gordon and Jeanette
Dulle of Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. Gordon, second from right,
is executive director of the organization, and Dulle is the mansion docent chair.
fice yet. He slipped on a couple of
words.
But he was back to being far
more at ease in the Governor’s
Mansion, among family and
friends from Hickory and Polk
counties. He talked with confi-
dence about being able to make
a difference in bringing govern-
ment back together, while also
acknowledging full awareness
that there would be what always
comes after a honeymoon in pub-
lic office.
But he said he was ready for
that, too.
Here are Gov. Parson’s pre-
pared comments after taking and
signing his oath of office:
“Public service is a privilege.
And it is truly an honor to serve
as Missouri’s 57th governor.
“My pledge to all Missourians:
To work hard each and every day
to bring honor, integrity, trans-
parency to the Governor’s Office.
“We have an opportunity
unique today to have a fresh start
in state government. I believe
now is the time for Missouri to
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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
STAFF PHOTO/DAVE BERRY
come together, to work together
and to help one another. I will al-
ways — I will always — be ready
and willing to listen to ideas on
how state government can better
position itself to serve our fami-
Missouri leaders weigh in
Missouri leaders from across
the state weighed in on Mis-
souri’s new governor via state-
ments issued late last week.
Former Missouri gover-
nor and former U.S. Attorney
General John Ashcroft said he
and his wife “join Missourians in
offering our prayers and support
for Governor Mike Parson.”
“This is not a time to look
backward, but to reach forward,”
Ashcroft said. “Missouri needs
to take its place as a leader in
the American recovery. With
our prayers and help, Governor
Parson can be the real leader
we need for these times.”
“We are happy to continue
Read more state leader reactions online at BolivarMoNews.com.
lies and our communities. I am
optimistic about the future of our
great state, and I’m looking for-
ward to the work ahead.
“God bless you, God bless the
great state of Missouri and God
bless the United States of Amer-
ica.”
He fielded three questions
from reporters:
He said he would be acting
quickly to get the state’s school
board back in business.
He said he believed there is
some authority for the gover-
nor to appoint a new lieutenant
governor, but there needs to be
some clarity determined. That
was attempted during the recent
session of the legislature, but it
didn’t pass. But he will be look-
ing into how to fill what he said is
a very important job.
Leadership is about build-
ing relationships, he said in
response to a question about
avoiding his predecessor’s pit-
falls with the legislature, noting
his own experience with build-
ing relationships on both sides
of the aisle as a representative
and senator. He said he will work
to bring people together to move
the state forward.
working with Gov. Parson as we
help move the state forward,”
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft
said.
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt recalled
his long history with Parson.
“Mike Parson became sheriff
of Polk County the same week
I became the president of
Southwest Baptist University in
Bolivar in 1993,” Blunt said. “We
have been good friends since
then. As a county official, an ef-
fective state legislator and lieu-
tenant governor, he understands
our state in ways that few
people do. He will be a great
governor and I look forward to
helping him in any way I can.”

peaks and Polk County roots
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Political
Missouri’s new first lady shares
about her past, present and future
By Jill Way
Sitting in a small office in the back of
Bolivar’s Butler House, Teresa Parson
chats comfortably with a longtime friend
on the Thursday evening before her hus-
band is sworn in as Missouri’s 57th gov-
ernor.
She takes a deep breath and seems at
ease as the din of voices rises outside the
door as guests gather for a fundraising
event for Polk County Republican
primary candidate Shirley Al-
lison.
Butler House fills
with people there
to support their
local candidate,
but they also
have another
goal in mind
— to catch a
few moments
with Mis-
souri’s soon-
to-be first lady.
When asked
how she feels
about the changes
the week brought
her and her family in
her first interview about
her new role, Teresa hesitates
then says, “I’ve not had time to sit and re-
ally think about it, I’ll be real honest with
you.”
But, there’s no hint of hesitation
when it comes to her confidence in her
husband Mike Parson’s ability to suc-
ceed in his new role.
Primarily, she says she hopes Par-
son will help Missouri “heal and move
forward.”
“We both love people and being
around people, and I think that’s what’s
important to do the job,” Teresa says.
“Mike will work really well with both
sides of the aisle. He always has. He’s
known for that around the Capitol.”
Saying her husband met with House
and Senate leaders from both parties
after news broke about the transition in
power, Teresa says “there’s no tension
between them.”
“He’ll listen to people,” she says.
“You’ve got to convince him you’re
right … but he will listen to your side.
And if you can convince him, he’ll
change.”
Getting the call
What started out as a typical Tues-
day at their Bolivar home turned into
something altogether surprising last
week as the couple learned former
Gov. Eric Greitens had plans to an-
nounce his resignation that day.
Following morning meetings at their
home, Teresa says Mike stayed on the
farm while she ran errands in Bolivar
before heading to Springfield for a
quick shopping trip.
“I had just stepped into the first
store when I got the call,” Teresa says.
“Mike said, ‘You need to come home.’
He said the colonel with the Highway
Patrol called, and we need to head to
Jeff City.”
Her initial reaction was shock.
“When I got the call, I said, ‘Are you
sure? How sure are you, Mike?’ He
said, ‘I’m very sure.’”
Teresa says she asked if she could
have 20 more minutes, hoping she
could finish up her shopping trip.
“I went in and thought, I just can’t do
it,” she says. “So I just turned around
and went back home.”
While rumors about Greitens’ res-
ignation had swirled around Jefferson
City, Teresa says “deep down, you re-
ally think it will never happen.”
“And we were perfectly content with
that. We had settled in. The lieutenant
governor’s position pretty much filled
the bill for us in a lot of ways.”
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However, Teresa says her husband
will continue to carry a torch for key is-
sues he supported in his previous role
— including tourism, agriculture and
veterans affairs — in his new position.
She says his love of the lieutenant
governor’s office won’t hinder his abil-
ity to fill the governor’s chair.
“He was prepared at any moment,”
she says. “That’s part of the job de-
scription.”
Moving on up
During this year’s
legislative session,
Teresa says
she’s spent
the majority
of her time
in Bolivar.
“Mike’s
gone long
hours,”
she says,
“and this
way I can
go to the
grandkids’
functions, go
to lunch with
Soon- friends.”
Teresa ac-
to-be
knowledges
First Lady Te-
things will be
resa Parson talks about the different for
couple’s past, present and their entire
future at Bolivar’s Butler family.
House Thursday evening. “It’ll be a
huge change
in our life for sure — and the kids’
lives, too,” she says.
When asked what she thinks their
new life will look like, she says, “Right
now, it’s hard to say.”
“We don’t know. We’re learning a
lot of things, and we don’t know how
it’s going to affect our life. We’re go-
ing to tr y to make it as minimal as
possible for our kids and grandkids.”
While the couple is required to live
in Jefferson City, Teresa is quick to
say “Bolivar will always be home.”
“We’ll be coming back to Bolivar as
much as we can,” she says.
But, she says they’ll have a few new
friends in tow.
“Mike will come back to the farm,”
Teresa says. “In fact, he brought that
up the other day in our security brief-
ing, because he will have security
assigned to him 24-7, and I will have
security assigned to me 24-7.”
But she says that won’t stop them
from spending time with the people
they love the most, saying their five
grandkids’ biggest question has al-
ways been, “But when will we see
you?”
“You just have to have your priori-
ties, and our priority is still going to
be our kids and grandkids. It may be
changed a little bit where they make
trips to Jeff City, so they can stay with
us up there.”
Polk County roots
While Parson grew up in Hickory
County, moving to Bolivar later in life,
Teresa says she’s been a Polk County
girl her entire life with family still in
the county.
She graduated from Bolivar High
School and spent her career as a bank-
er, retiring from Mid-Missouri Bank in
2016.
“Mike and I met while I was work-
ing at the bank and he was running the
gas station,” she says.
Three months later, they were mar-
ried.
Laughing, Teresa says, “I always
tell people, we were old enough at the
time. We knew what we wanted.”
Both in their early 30s, Teresa says
they’d both been previously married.
She says their two kids — Kelly and
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Stephanie — were from Teresa’s previ-
ous marriage.
“Their father’s deceased, and they
were so young,” she says. “If you asked
them, honestly, truly, Mike’s their dad.
In their hearts, that’s the way it is. The
kids don’t think of him any other way.”
She says their grandchildren adore
Parson, as well.
“Those grandkids love Mike a heck
of a lot more than they love me,” she
laughs. “I make them mind. He says,
‘It’s not our job to raise them. That’s
their parent’s. It’s our job to spoil
them.’”
First lady’s focus
Much like in her personal life, Te-
resa says her priority as first lady will
be children.
When asked if she has a soft spot in
her heart for kids, she says, “I’m afraid
I do.”
She says her primary platform will
be JAG-Missouri.
“It stands for Jobs for American
Graduates, and it’s for at-risk students
not getting through high school, a lot
of times at no fault of their own.”
Calling it “a wonderful program,”
she says the couple currently co-chairs
Missouri’s JAG board.
In March, the Bolivar R-1 school
board voted unanimously to adopt the
program at no cost to the district. Te-
resa says Lebanon also recently added
the program to its district.
“We’ve added nine schools this year,”
she says. “We’re at 29, and our goal was
to have 50 by time we left the lieuten-
ant governor’s office, so I want to bring
that over to the governor’s office.”
According to a recent news release
from Parson’s office, “JAG is dedicated
to preventing dropouts among young
people who have potential, but who
are, for a variety of reasons, at risk for
not graduating from high school.”
The release said the graduation rate
for JAG-Missouri students has been 95
percent or above in recent years.
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Moving forward
Teresa says she “never in a million
years” imagined the pair would take on
the roles of governor and first lady when
Parson began his political career as Polk
County sheriff.
“We had never had a goal of any type
in our life,” she says.
When former Sheriff Charlie Sim-
mons contacted Parson about running
for Polk County’s top law enforcement
officer upon Simmons’ retirement, Te-
resa says the couple hadn’t planned for
the political life.
But, she says Parson “enjoyed helping
people.”
“He’s service-oriented.”
After 12 years serving as sheriff and
deciding he wouldn’t run for office again,
Teresa says her husband was again ap-
proached by someone heading out the
door.
“Kenny Legan was leaving, and they
were talking at the gas station one day,
and Kenny said, ‘Why don’t you run? We
need a good man in there,’” Teresa says.
“Dec. 31 of one year, he was Polk County
sheriff. The next morning, he was a state
representative.”
She says a similar situation happened
when Delbert Scott reached his term
limit as state senator.
However, Parson was motivated by
something different as he ran for lieuten-
ant governor, she says.
“When politics got so dirty in the state
of Missouri, during the Tom Schweich
year, Mike, being the person he is, want-
ed to try to change it all and make it bet-
ter,” Teresa says. “He thought doing it on
a statewide basis, he would have a way
to do that.”
Through it all, Teresa says one thing
has kept the couple grounded — prayer.
“I don’t know how you could stay
grounded without prayer,” she says.
“There’s so much negative things in
politics anymore. If you don’t have
prayer, I don’t know how you could be
in politics.”
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PUBLIC
CRIMINAL CHARGES
The following new felony
charges have been filed in Polk
County Circuit Court:
Charles P. Reyes III, 38, Re-
public; class D felony possession
of controlled substance; sum-
mons issued; due in court June
13. He is accused of possessing
methamphetamine found Jan.
9 during a traffic stop at Mo. 13
south of Mo. 215.
Jennifer Danielle Ferwalt, 38,
Springfield; class D felony pos-
session of controlled substance;
summons issued; due in court
June 13. She is accused of pos-
sessing methamphetamine found
Jan. 18 during a traffic stop on
Mo. 215 east of Rt. F.
John Paul Mabary, 53, Spring-
field; class D felony possession of
controlled substance; summons
issued; due in court June 13. He
is accused of possessing meth-
amphetamine found Jan. 27 dur-
ing a traffic stop on Mo. 13 south
of East 565h Road.
Jeremy Carl Rotramel, 18,
Brighton; two counts class D fel-
ony possession of controlled sub-
stance; arraignment set for June
13. He is accused of possessing
hydrocodone and oxycodone
found during a traffic stop April 15
near Mo. 15 and Rt. H.
Stanley Arnell Gillette, born
in 1970, Brighton; class D felony
possession of controlled sub-
stance; summons issued; due in
court June 13. He is accused of
possessing methamphetamine
found Oct. 16, 2017, during a traf-
fic stop at Mo. 13 and Rt. U.
Tiffany Faye King, born in
1987, Aldrich; class D felony pos-
session of controlled substance;
summons issued; due in court
June 13. She is accused of pos-
sessing oxycodone found in the
300 block of 500th Road in Al-
drich.
Annette Louise Ahart, born in
1972, Bolivar; class E felony bad
check; summons issued; due in
court June 13.
Rebecca Ann Trowbridge,
born in 1986, Springfield; two
counts class D felony possession
of controlled substance; sum-
mons issued; due in court June
6. She is accused of possessing
methamphetamine and clonaz-
epam found Nov. 22, 2017, dur-
ing a traffic stop on South 156th
Road south of East 565th Road.
CIVIL ACTIONS
The following civil suits
have been disposed in Polk
County Circuit Court with As-
sociate Circuit Judge Elizabeth
Community Connections to feature Polk
Co. Jr. Livestock Show and Youth Fair
Polk County Junior Livestock
Show and Youth Fair co-chairs Ka-
tie Garretson and Tim Scott will
provide the program at the Thurs-
day, June 7, Polk County Commu-
nity Connections meeting.
In its 72nd year, the fair and
livestock show is June 14-16 at
the Polk County Fairgrounds and
features games, animals and con-
tests. Garretson and Scott will pro-
vide information and background
about the event, as well as answer
questions about the fair.
The free breakfast meeting be-
gins at 7:30 a.m. in the community
room at Citizens Memorial Hospi-
tal, 1500 N. Oakland, Bolivar. The
meeting is open to the public.
The community connections
meeting lasts 60 to 90 minutes,
but those attending may leave as
needed in order to get to work
McCarthy
Drilling
Water
Wells
Jeremy McCarthy
Halfway, MO
417-327-6797
V. Rohrs (unless otherwise not-
ed) presiding:
Samantha Jolyn Gannaway
vs. Kyle Webb, Fair Play; admin-
istrative order; other final disposi-
tion.
State vs. Rae Ann Doke, Half-
way; motion to withdraw guilty
plea; other final disposition (Por-
ter presiding).
Kenneth R. Ashlock, Bolivar,
vs. Debra Wood, Bolivar; parti-
tion; dismissed by parties (Hen-
drickson presiding).
Jack Reser, Springfield, vs.
Paul Presley, Morrisville, and Cori
Presley, Morrisville; other real es-
tate actions; dismissed by court
with prejudice (Tunnell presiding).
Bolivar Pullets Inc. vs. Prairie’s
Best Farms Inc., Fairfax, Minn.,
Simply Essentials LLC, Simply
Essentials Holdings LLC, Simply
Essentials Poultry LLC, Farm
Credit Services of America Inc.
PCA, FLCA; declaratory judg-
ment; dismissed by court without
prejudice (Hendrickson presid-
ing).
Kevin A. Fisher, Springfield,
vs. IOD Incorporated DBA IOD,
Mercy Hospital Springfield, Sis-
ters of Mercy Health System
Chesterfield, CIOX Health, Brad
Bradshaw MD JD LC, Springfield;
other miscellaneous action; dis-
missed by court without prejudice
(Hendrickson presiding).
Douglas, Haun and Heide-
mann vs. Weimer Enterprises
LLC, David Cobb, Las Vegas,
Nevada; breach of contract; dis-
missed by court with prejudice.
Douglas, Haun and Heide-
mann vs. Michael J. Becker,
Springfield; breach of contract;
dismissed by parties.
Capital One Bank USA N.A.
vs. Jeremy W. Winkleman, Boli-
var; breach of contract; dismissed
by court with prejudice.
Portfolio Recovery Associates
vs. Jennifer Colwell, Goodson;
breach of contract; dismissed by
parties.
Midland Funding LLC vs. Kim-
berly Cribbs, Bolivar; suit on ac-
count; dismissed by court without
prejudice.
Capital One Bank NA vs. Tam-
mara A. Rhone, Buffalo; suit on
account; dismissed by court with-
out prejudice.
Capital One Bank NA vs.
Christopher K. Kuhn, Dunnegan;
suit on account; dismissed by
parties.
Holt Rental Management LLC
vs. Amber D. Collins, Bolivar; rent
and possession; dismissed by
parties.
Jonathan Wayne Little, Hu-
mansville vs. Missouri Depart-
ment of Revenue and Brian
Elsworth, Cape Girardeau; mis-
cellaneous associate civil - other;
or school. Those attending are
encouraged to bring materials
and information about their busi-
nesses, schools, organizations,
agencies or churches to share
with others.
Community Connections is
a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) orga-
nization supported by a coali-
tion of volunteers, churches,
businesses, agencies, educators
and health care providers from
throughout Polk County.
Community Connections part-
ners with these coalition mem-
bers to help improve the overall
mental, physical, spiritual, social,
educational and economic health
of Polk County families. Charita-
ble donations are tax-deductible.
For more information, call 326-
4118 or email info@bolivarcham-
ber.com.
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dismissed by court without preju-
dice (Porter presiding).
RECORD
no insurance; $61; failure to dis-
play plates; $1.
Calvin A. Borntrager, Humans- Lloyd David Evans, Fair Play;
ville, vs. Missouri Department no seat belt; $10.
of Health; other miscellaneous; Lawrence Lee Flower; Mans-
other final disposition. field; no license; $41; no seat belt;
$10.
CIVIL PETITIONS James Salvatore Giardina, St.
Charles; possession of drug par-
aphernalia; $100; failure to drive
The following civil cases
have been filed in Polk County on right half of roadway; $300.
Angela Marie Hanson, Hu-
Circuit Court:
mansville; no seat belt; $10.
Capital One Bank USA NA vs.
Devan Marie Higgins, Spring-
Christie D. Evans, Bolivar; breach
field; no insurance; $61; no seat
of contract.
belt; $10.
Fransisco C. Corralejo, Mor-
Diana R. Huennerkopf, Kan-
risville, vs. Missouri Department
sas City; defective equipment;
of Social Services; trial de novo.
$147.
David Coalter, Bolivar, vs.
John Brooks Janicek, Engle-
Kristin Coalter, Berryville, Arkan-
wood, Colorado; speeding; $201.
sas; administrative order.
Levi Allen Kennedy, Weaub-
Rebecca Ellison vs. Gregory
leau; no seat belt; $10.
L. Cottingham, Springfield; ad-
Crystal Lynn Lacavera, Ozark;
ministrative order.
defective equipment; $147.
Carl E. Foster, Long Lane,
and Connie J. Foster, Long Lane,
SHERIFF’S REPORT
vs. Sandy D. Branstetter, Bolivar;
small claims.
Great Southern Bank, Spring- The Polk County Sheriff’s
field, vs. Sherri L. Douglas, Pleas- Dept. released the following
ant Hope, and Heath Douglas, reports for:
Pleasant Hope; suit on account. Wednesday, May 30
• Kylie Parsons, 20, of Bolivar
DISSOLUTIONS was arrested on warrants for traf-
fic violations.
The following couples have • Billie Atkinson, 34, of Wheat-
filed for dissolution of mar- land was arrested on warrants for
traffic violations.
riage in Polk County Circuit
• Russell Johnson, 30, of Wil-
Court:
lard was arrested on a warrant for
Larry L. Burch and Patricia
failure to abate a nuisance.
Ann Stevens.
• A 35-year-old Bolivar man
Fallon Lawson and Jesse J.
David. was arrested on suspicion of a
Christina A. Mashburn and La- traffic violation.
vern Lee Mashburn. • Dylan Hayes, 21, of Spring-
field was arrested on a warrant for
The following dissolutions speeding.
• A 34-year-old Bolivar woman
of marriage have been granted
was arrested on suspicion of do-
in Polk County Circuit Court:
mestic assault.
Tiffany Garmon and Richard
• A 28-year-old Walnut Grove
Garmon.
man was arrested on suspicion of
Kimberly Hawk and Brian D.
domestic assault, unlawful pos-
Hawk.
session of drug paraphernalia
and unlawful use of a weapon.
ASSOCIATE COURT • Austin Ragle, 40, of Garden
City was arrested on a warrant
The following people plead-
for possession of controlled sub-
ed guilty to traffic citations and
stance.
misdemeanors in Polk County
• A report of domestic assault
Circuit Court. Dollar amounts was made on West Main Street,
listed are for fines only; court Humansville.
costs are in addition to the • A report of property damage
fine. Amended charges were was made on Grant Road, Mor-
amended by the prosecutor. risville.
Joshua G. Haws, Springfield; • A report of burglary was
pursue/take/kill wildlife illegally; made on East 400th Road, Boli-
$57. var.
Katie M. Albertin, Pleasant Thursday, May 31
Hill; failure to register; $31; no • Marion Kasparie, 55, Bolivar,
seat belt; $10. was arrested on a warrant for pa-
Sarah Renee Cunningham, role violation.
Bolivar; defective equipment; $1; • Alexander Tate, 19, of Boli-
no seat belt; $11. var was arrested on a warrant for
John Guy Dolloff Jr., Fair Play; stealing.
Corrections
The “Humansville woman dies
following rollover crash” article,
which ran on page 1A in the Friday,
June 1, edition should have read
that the driver was traveling south-
bound.
In the “A Time to Remember”
photo package which appeared on
1A in the Wednesday, May 30, edi-
tion, the name and residence of
Maxine Sampson of Halfway was
incorrect.
Clarification
Contrary to previous statements
as reported in the Wednesday, May
30, edition, Economic Development
Director Gail Noggle is a member
of the City of Bolivar’s executive
staff. City Administrator Tracy
Slagle said she is not a department
head as designated by the city’s or-
dinances and personnel manual.
The Bolivar Herald-Free Press
apologizes for the errors.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
• A 38-year-old Bolivar woman
was arrested on suspicion of hin-
dering prosecution.
• A report of fraud was made
on East 485th Road, Aldrich.
Friday, June 1
• Seneca Stenberg, 33, of
Stockton was arrested on a war-
rant for a seat belt violation.
• Charlet Bice, 51, of Weaub-
leau was arrested on warrants for
traffic violations.
• A report of harassment was
made on East 420th Road, Boli-
var.
Saturday, June 2
• Brandy Grisham, 18, of Mor-
risville was arrested on a warrant
for possession of controlled sub-
stance.
• Christopher Lockhart, 31, of
Bolivar was arrested on a war-
rants for possession of controlled
substance, resisting arrest and a
traffic violation.
• Stevie Clark, 26, of Bolivar
was arrested on a warrant for a
traffic violation.
Sunday, June 3
• David Bittle, 62, of Bolivar
was arrested on warrants for traf-
fic violations.
• Kerry Ross, 48, of Bolivar
was arrested on warrants for
stealing, domestic assault and
traffic violations.
• Gina Baraka, 54, of Spring-
field was arrested on a warrant for
a traffic violation.
• A report of property damage
was made on East 443rd Road,
Halfway.
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Polk County Commission-
ers Shannon Hancock, Rex
Austin and Kyle Legan con-
ducted the following business
during recent meetings of the
commission:
Friday, May 21
• Public Works Supervisor
Danny Crites updated the com-
mission on conditions of county
roads and bridges. Crites and the
commission attended a walk thru
and ribbon cutting of BRO-NBIL-
B084 (13) Flat Bridge on East
470th Road. Crites, Commission-
er Hancock and Commissioner
Legan viewed South 218th Road.
• Tom Ervin, Dunnegan, visit-
ed with the commission in regard
to South 50th Road.
Tuesday, May 22
• Payroll was presented for
approval and submittal for direct
deposit. Commissioner Legan
made a motion to approve and
submit payroll for direct deposit.
Commissioner Austin seconded
the motion. Vote was 3-0.
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• Invoices from Boone Con-
struction and Great River Associ-
ates were presented for approval
and payment. Commissioner
Austin made a motion to approve
and pay invoices as presented.
Commissioner Legan seconded.
Vote was 3-0.
• Oath of Office was adminis-
tered to Tina Hewitt, Deputy Pub-
lic Administrator.
• George Snell, Flemington,
visited with the commission –
general discussion.
• Public Works Supervisor
Danny Crites updated the com-
mission on conditions of county
roads and bridges. Crites and
Commissioner Austin viewed
East 515th, South 115th, South
60th and South 70th roads.
Crites and Commissioner Legan
viewed South 135th and South
115th roads.
Friday, May 25
• By Order of the commission,
the Courthouse will be closed on
Monday, May 28, in observance
of the Memorial Day Holiday.
• Public Works Supervisor
Danny Crites updated the Com-
mission on conditions of county
roads and bridges. Crites and
Commissioner Austin viewed
South 244th and East 470th
roads.
• Appointments of Tim Car-
penter and Jen Walters as
Reserve Deputy Sheriff were
received from Sheriff Danny
Morrison and approved by 30th
Circuit Court Judge Michael
O. Hendrickson.
FOOD INSPECTIONS
The following food service es-
tablishments were inspected by
the Polk County Health Center on
the dates shown, and the follow-
ing violations were noted (critical
violations involve handling of food;
non-critical violations primarily in-
volve housekeeping issues):
Wednesday, May 23
• China King, 2270 S. Spring-
field, Bolivar, routine, 1 critical
(lighter fluid stored above food
prep table. Repeat violation. Cor-
rected on site.), 1 non-critical
(daylight exposed around back
door.)
• El Rodeo, 306 E. Jackson,
Bolivar, routine. 1 critical (wiping
cloth sanitizer too strong. Cor-
rected on site.), 3 non-critical
(1. Dumpster lids are missing.
2. Dumpster missing plug. 3. No
sanitizer test strips available.)
Friday, May 25
• Creator Delights Southside,
1855 S. Springfield, Bolivar, pre-
opening. 0.
• The Med, 115 W. Broadway,
Bolivar, follow up. 0.
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‘We come together to make lasting friendships’

Sullivan named
a top-4 finalist for
SilverSneakers Award
By Latisha Russell
news@bolivarmonews.com

Community members gathered

at the Roy Blunt YMCA of Bolivar
Wednesday, May 23, to celebrate
one of their own. At the center of the
festivities was Mar y Sullivan, well-
ness coordinator and instructor at
the Roy Blunt YMCA of Bolivar. Sul-
livan was recently named one of four
finalists for the 2018 SilverSneakers
Instructor of the Year award. Staff Photos/Dave Berry
The award honors exemplar y fit-
Mary Sullivan poses with her finalist award during a celebration event Wednesday, May 23.
ness instructors who have made a
difference in the lives of SilverSneak- award has been a great honor,” Sul- to take a break.
ers members through camaraderie, livan said. “I owe a great thank you “Most importantly we come to-
motivation, enthusiasm and fitness, to all the SilverSneakers members at gether and make long-lasting friend-
Megan Julius cuts the cake after speaking at
a news release from the Ozarks Re- Roy Blunt Bolivar YMCA for coming ships,” Sullivan said.
gional YMCA said. The winner and together and nominating me for this the reception for Sullivan’s celebration event.
Sullivan teaches multiple Silver-
finalists were selected based on who award. I have not stopped smiling.” Sneakers classes at the Bolivar
inspires their members to live their SilverSneakers’ Megan Julius YMCA and said she believes seniors Sullivan said.
best lives, who receives the most spoke at the reception May 23 and should stay active and social. The Sullivan said she enjoys teaching
nominations, and who is up-to-date said that the celebration had the classes help older adults work out SilverSneakers classes and encour-
with certifications and credentials, largest crowd they’ve had at similar with friends and build their strength ages local seniors to tr y a few.
the release said. events. Julius also gave credit to Bob for ever yday activities. “We have a growing and thriving
“Mar y Sullivan truly embodies Ross for setting up computers so the “It’s important for an active older community of seniors who are mak-
the spirit of SilverSneakers, encour- seniors at the Y could support Sul- adult to keep engaged and interest- ing healthy choices; we encourage
aging her members that their best livan’s nomination. ed through fun and social activities,” you to join us,” she said.
years are now,” the release said. “Be- About SilverSneakers
ginning her journey as a personal The SilverSneakers classes at the
trainer, Sullivan was asked to take YMCA are fitness classes specifically
on a SilverSneakers class and be- designed with older adults in mind.
came certified. She quickly grew the “We offer a variety of SilverSneak-
membership from three members, ers Classes at the Roy Blunt Bolivar
to more than 200 members total in YMCA,” Sullivan said. “(The classes)
three different classes.” are specifically designed for mobility
While she did not receive the Sil- and longevity. Great for older adults
verSneakers Instructor of the Year and those new to a fitness routine.”
award, Sullivan believes being a fi- New classes at the Roy Blunt
nalist is an honor. YMCA include stability, yoga and
“To be a finalist for the Silver- splash. Chairs are available during
Sneakers Instructor of the Year the classes in case someone needs

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 8A Bolivar Herald-Free Press DEATHS Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Memorials The following are paid memorials provided by family and friends. Deaths
ROBERT WHEELER BILL “BILLY” MASHBURN CHARLES LEE DINWIDDIE
Oct. 1, 1934-June 1, 2018 July 29, 1943-June 3, 2018 Sept. 18, 1938-May 31, 2018
Graveside ser vice: McBride Wheeler; his Ser vice: 9 a.m. ley of Florida; as well as Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. wife, Darlene Dinwiddie;
10 a.m. Tuesday, June parents-in-law, Charles Thursday, June 7, at But- his grandchildren, Ella Wednesday, June 6, under two sons, John Dinwiddie
5, at Payne Cemetery and Alma Trammell; ler Funeral Home in Bo- “Marcell” Hayter, Cam- the direction of Pitts Chapel and Charley Dinwiddie
in Polk, under the direc- his brothers, Claude livar. Burial will follow eron “Tulsa” Cothern of Bolivar. and wife Shoni; a daugh-
tion of the Butler Funer- Wheeler and Richard at the Missouri and Chloe “Sa- Charles Lee ter, Laura Rash
al Home, Wheel- Veterans Cem- lina” Cothern. Dinwiddie, 79, of and husband
Bolivar. er; his etery in Spring- Funeral ser- Bolivar died May Tim; three grand-
Robert broth- field. vices for Billy 31, 2018, at Citi- daughters, Shaw-
Wheeler, ers-in- Visitation: Mashburn will zens Memorial na Coble, Majesti
83, of Bo- law, Bud 5 to 7 p.m. be at 9 a.m. Hospital. Rash and Summer
livar died Tram- Wednesday, June Thursday, June Charles was Rash; five grand-
Friday, mell and 6, at the funeral 7, at Butler Fu- born in Grove sons, Chance
June 1, Dale home. neral Home in Springs on Sept. Rash, David Din-
2018, at Marler; Billy is sur- Bolivar. Visita- 18, 1938, to Ever- widdie, Hayden
Citizens and a vived by his loving wife, tion will be from 5 to 7 ett Henry Dinwid- Dinwiddie, Eathen
Memo- niece, Patsy, as well as his p.m. Wednesday, June die and Mary Sylvia Dinwiddie and Cam-
rial Hos- Connie daughters, Marca Hay- 6, at the funeral home. Grace Brown. den Dinwiddie; as
pital in Lee. ter and husband Todd Burial will be at 11 a.m. He graduated from Bois well as one great-grand-
Bolivar. Robert is sur vived and Marla Cothern and Thursday, June 7, at the D’ Arc in the class of 1957 daughter and four great-
Robert was born Oct. by the love of his life husband Bryan, all of Missouri Veterans Cem- and served four years in grandsons.
1, 1934. Throughout his and his wife of 61 Springfield. etery in Springfield. the U.S. Navy. Afterward, Visitation will be from 6
life, he loved to spend years, Dorothy Tram- He is also survived Contributions can be Charles became a sales- to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June
time with his family. He mell Wheeler. He is by his brothers, Charles made in Billy’s name to man at Otasco for a short 6, at Pitts Chapel in Bolivar.
enjoyed racing cars, as also sur vived by his Mashburn of Bolivar the St. Louis Warrior time before becoming a Online condolences may
well as simply being a sister, Gladys Marler; and Gene Mashburn Support Foundation. cab driver. be made at greenlawnfu-
spectator at races, and his sister-in-law, Shir- and wife Lila of Okla- Share memories or He is survived by his neralhome.com.
taking fishing trips to ley Trammell; his neph- homa; his sister, Janice online condolences at
North Dakota or Min- ews, Jeff Marler and Graves and husband Tal- butlerfuneralhome.com.
nesota with his family. wife Annette, Bruce ZACHARY AUGUST STRANGE
When it came time to Trammell and Todd Feb. 6, 1974-May 24, 2018
relax, he loved spend-
ing the winter in Texas
with his loving wife,
Trammell; his nieces,
Betty Wheeler and Rob-
in Trammell; his close
Death Ser vice: No services
planned
Zachar y August
Strange of Bolivar; and
his maternal grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Dorothy. cousins, Sonny Tram- Strange of Springfield Harold Hobb of Spring-
Robert was a handy mell and wife Juanita
MICHAEL PARKE died May 24, 2018, in field.
man, and received and Larr y Trammell. Oct. 26, 1940-May 29, 2018 Springfield. He is sur vived by his
great joy when restor- He is also sur vived by Ser vice: At a later wife, Linda Parke of the He was born Feb. 6, aunt, Kay Barnhouse of
ing old cars. His most his uncle, Donny Mc- date under the direction home; one daughter, 1974 to David and Pat Bolivar; his aunt Shar-
recent project was a Bride and wife Betty. of Hathaway-Peterman Bridget and Scott Loo- Strange of Springfield. ron Huff of Tennessee;
1965 Plymouth Satellite Graveside ser vices Funeral Home, Wheat- ney of Weaubleau; one He was preceded in and his cousin Justin
that he and Dorothy for Rober t Wheeler land. grandson, Devan Loo- death by his parents; Barnhouse of Bolivar.
had purchased new in will be at 10 a.m. Tues- Michael T. Parke, 77, ney of Springfield; one his paternal grandpar- No ser vices are
1965. day, June 5, at Payne of Weaubleau died May brother, Nelson Parke ents, Jim and Juanita planned.
Robert was also an Cemeter y in Polk, un- 29, 2018, at Cox South of Springfield; and one
experienced pilot and der the direction of Medical Center, Spring- sister, Sandra Martin of
had the privilege of Butler Funeral Home, field. Mt. Vernon.
owning several planes Bolivar. He was born Oct. 26, As he had request-
throughout his years. Contributions can be 1940, in Weaubleau to ed, he was cremated
Robert enjoyed life made in Robert’s name Fay N. Parke and Alber- and private family ser-
to the fullest with his to the American Cancer ta Lucille Todd Parke. vices will be at a later
loving family and the Society and the Nation- He owned and oper- date. Cremation was
best of friends. al Kidney Foundation. ated his own dozing under the direction of
He was preceded in Share memories or business for several Hathaway-Peterman
death by his parents, online condolences at years and was a farmer. Funeral Home, Wheat-
Robert W. and Jessie butlerfuneralhome.com. Sur vivors include his land.

Deaths
GARY PIPKINS
Jan. 18, 1946-June 4, 2018
Service: Pending under the direction of Arrangements are incomplete at this
Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar. time, and will be announced by Butler Fu-
Gary Pipkins, 72, of Bolivar died Mon- neral Home.
day, June 4, 2018, at Citizens Memorial Share memories or online condolenc-
Hospital. es at butlerfuneralhome.com.

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Deaths
KIMBERLY L. CROWELL HAROLD A. SHERMAN JR.
March 10, 1967-May 31, 2018 Feb. 3, 1943-June 2, 2018
Graveside ser vice: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at her grandmother, Hilma Pippin. Service: 2 p.m. Friday, A. “Barney” Sherman
Pleasant Hope Cemetery under the direction of Pitts She is survived by her husband, Scott, of the June 8, at Bona Cemetery and companion Shelley
Chapel, Bolivar. home; her daughter, Allie Crowell, of the in Bona with full military Cox; four grandchildren;
Visitation: 6-8 p.m Friday, June 8, at the home; her mother, Kay Sears, and stepfather, honors, under the direction five great-grandchildren;
funeral home. John; her father, David Stratton; a grand- of Pitts Chapel, Bo- as well as many
Kimberly L. Crowell, 51, of Camdenton mother, Allie Pool; her mother in-law, Nan- livar. other relatives and
died Thursday, May 31, 2018, in her home. cy Crowell; a sister-in-law, Melanie Welsh Visitation: 6 to friends.
She was born March 10, 1967, in Spring- and husband Marty; three brothers-in-law, 8 p.m. Thursday, Graveside ser-
field to David Eli Stratton and Sharon Kay Danny Howard, Kevin Crowell and Kelly June 7, at the fu- vices for Harold
Pool Stratton. Crowell; three nieces, Amy Johnston, Kristin neral home. A. Sherman Jr.
She was united in marriage to Scott Blair and Emma Howard; one nephew, Jaime Harold A. will be at 2 p.m.
Crowell June 30, 1990, and to this union her Blair; eight great-nieces and great-nephews; Sherman Jr., 75, of Friday, June 8, at
daughter, Allie, was born. as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Bolivar died June Bona Cemetery
She loved to crochet and cook for her friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that dona- 2, 2018, at his home. in Bona with full
She attended and graduated from Pleasant Hope tions be made to The Allie Crowell Education Fund He was born, Feb. military honors.
High School. at Central Bank of The Ozarks, or may be left for the 3, 1943, in Spring- Visitation will be
She received her certification from the Missouri family at Pitts Chapel. field to Harold A. from 6 to 8 p.m.
School of Cosmetology and worked and operated Memorial visitation is at 6 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Sherman Sr. and Edna M. Thursday, June 7, at Pitts
her own salon in Pleasant Hope for over 20 years. Pitts Chapel. A graveside service is at 10 a.m. Sat- Greene Sherman. Chapel in Bolivar.
She continued working at Hair Force One Salon urday, June 9, at Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Pleasant He was preceded in Family and friends may
in Camdenton for five years. Hope. death by his parents. sign a guest book or send
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Online condolences may be made at greenlawn- He is survived by two private condolences at
John Pool; her father in-law, Robert Crowell; and funeralhome.com. sons, Greg Sherman and greenlawnfuneralhome.
wife Rhonda and Harold com.

GENEVA MARIE DURHAM

Jan. 13, 1930-Dec. 5, 2016 JAMIE DARNELL “J.D.” ROBERSON
April 29, 1982-May 20, 2018
Ser vice: A private memorial and burial at Sla- She moved back to Missouri for a few years af-
gle Cemetery were May 26. ter marr ying her second husband, Jim Wright. Ser vice: private fam- of Hayti; his brothers,
Geneva Marie Durham of Kuna, Idaho, After his death, she remarried Franklin ily memorial. Justin Welch of Boli-
died Dec. 5, 2016, in Boise, Idaho, follow- Durham and returned to California. Jamie Darnell “J.D.” var and Jacob Welch of
ing a long illness. In 2008, she moved with family to Kuna, Roberson, 36, of Bolivar Marshfield; his grand-
She was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Polk Idaho, where she remained until her died May 20, parents, Nor-
County to Myrtle Elnora Herbert Nelms. death. 2018. man and Mar y
She was raised in Missouri and married Geneva was preceded in death by her J.D. was born Welch of Winter
Franklin Durham as a young woman. They mother, Elnora, and husbands Jim Wright April 29, 1982 in Haven, Florida;
had one son, Michael Dean. and Franklin Durham. Her son Mike sur- Sikeston to Tina and a host of
Geneva raised Mike in Santa Paula, Cali- vives, along with a host of extended family Roberson and other relatives
fornia, and was a resident there for most of her members. James Welch. and friends in
adult life. She worked in nursing homes, hospitals A private memorial and burial at Slagle Cem- He was a hus- Florida, Virgin-
and as a private caregiver. eter y were May 26. band, father, ia, Missouri and
son, brother Kansas.
and friend. As an organ donor,
J.D. enjoyed fishing, J.D. saved four lives.
One injured in two vehicle crash in Polk County shooting pool, fixing
vehicles and stereo sys-
He was cremated then
returned to his wife and
A Conway man was injured the release said. The MSHP crash report said tems and making up his family. A family memori-
in a two-vehicle crash in Polk The release said both parties Jack R. Haney, 76, was heading own music on his gui- al was held at his home.
County on Friday, June 1. were wearing their seat belts. northbound toward Mo. 32, 2 tars. In lieu of flowers, the
According to the Missouri The Chevrolet sustained mod- miles west of Bolivar, in his 1995 He was preceded in family requests dona-
State Highway Patrol crash re- erate damages and was towed GMC Sierra when he suffered a death by his mom, Tina tions to help his wife
port, the wreck occurred at from the scene by Affordable medical condition and failed to Roberson Vaught. and brother with hos-
around 9:45 a.m. on South 154th Towing. The Pontiac had minor stop at a stop sign. He crossed He is sur vived by pital bills and final ex-
Road 2 miles west of Brigh- damages and was driven from the highway and struck a ditch. his wife, Rhonda Rob- penses. To that end, a
ton when a northbound 2008 the scene. Haney suffered minor inju- erson; his son, Robert GoFundMe account has
Pontiac Vibe, driven by Rachel Master Sgt. K.L. Mills investi- ries and was taken to Citizens Lunsford of Bolivar; been set up in his honor.
N. Raylyanu, 18, of Brighton gated the crash. Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. his dad and stepmom, Online condolences
crossed the center of the road- Bolivar man injured According to the report, it is James and Lisa Welch of may be made at mid-
way and struck a southbound in single-car wreck unknown if Haney was wearing Dunnellon, Florida; his westfuneralser vices.
2003 Chevrolet Tracker driven A Bolivar man was injured in a seat belt. stepdad, Mike Vaught com
by Adam L. Bohannon, 33, of a single-car wreck on Mo. 32 The GMC had minor damage
Conway. following a medical incident on and was secured at the scene.
Bohannon had minor injuries Tuesday, May 22, at around 4:30 Trooper J.L. White investigat- CONNIE WILCOCKSON
and sought his own treatment, p.m. ed the crash. Sept. 7, 1961-June 1, 2018
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 10A Bolivar Herald-Free Press NEWS Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Chautauquas in Missouri and the Ozarks

M
Articles from old
newspapers reveal that
Chautauquas were well-
distributed throughout
Missouri and the Ozarks.
In southwest Missouri
alone, there were Chau-
tauquas held at Aurora,
Ava, Carthage, Cassville,
Monett, Mount Vernon,
Neosho, Ozark, Pierce
City, Republic, Seymour,
Springfield, Washburn
and Wheaton. And that’s
not a complete list, be-
cause the newspapers
from many other towns
were not preserved.
The Carthage Chau-
tauqua Assembly, which
paid famous orator Wil-
liam Jennings Bryan an
extravagant amount to
appear there, booked
noted social reform ad-
vocate Jane Addams at
their 1905 assembly. And
at Chillicothe, then-Vice
President Thomas R.
Marshall made a speech
at their 1914 Chautau-
qua. Marshall was vice
president under Wood-
row Wilson from 1913 to
1921.
At Stanberry, their
1908 Chautauqua fea-
tured Warren G. Hard-
ing, who had been the
lieutenant governor of
Ohio and would be elect-
ed as President of the
United States in 1921.
Performers from over-
seas, such as the Royal
English Hand Bell Ring-
ers, appeared at numer-
ous Chautauquas in Mis-
souri. The June 19, 1909,
issue of the Macon Re-
publican reported that,
even though the group
matic reader,’ who would
present his monologue,
Ozarks ‘Hamlet, Prince of Den-
oments mark’; The Tyrolean Al-
By Paul Johns pine Singers and Yodel-
ers; Charles Payne, who
would present his travel-
ogue, ‘Hawaii, the Para-
dise of the Pacific’; and
had not yet left England, Allan Tanner, ‘The Man
they would most certain- in Overalls’, who would
ly be at Macon in time for present his lecture, ‘The
the Chautauqua. Indispensable Crank’.
At Mount Vernon, The converse was also
Harris Dickson, of Mis- true. The smaller towns
sissippi, was featured held smaller Chautau-
as humorist and author quas with lesser talent. A
in 1915. The Lawrence clipping in ‘The Neosho
Chieftain reported that Daily News’ of July 13,
he would tell the story 1915, reported that Rev.
of “Old Reliable and the Funderburk (apparently
Colonel.” of Neosho) had depart-
At Monett, a 1909 ed “last night for Ozark,
Chautauqua included a where he has charge of
free lecture by S. M. Jor- a Chautauqua being held
dan, billed as the “Mis- there this week.”
souri Corn Man” who The 1916 Chautauqua
was hawked as “one of at Cassville lasted five
the best corn specialists days with 10 sessions and
in the U.S.” Corn must two attractions at each
have been an important session. The 1922 Chau-
crop around Monett, be- tauqua at Ava, presented
cause an ad for the 1913 by the Western Welfare
Chautauqua there listed CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Chautauqua circuit, only
the price as $2, which At top, an ad for the Monett Chautauqua of 1917. At bottom, a view of the White & Myers Chautau- lasted three days.
apparently equated to, qua assembly in Aurora in 1915. However, the tiny vil-
“Four bushels of corn lage of Hollister that had
will buy ten big double afternoon.” William Jennings Bry- Smith, America’s Great- been developed by Wil-
programs for you.” As can be expected, an was scheduled to ap- est Child Impersonator liam H. Johnson had ten-
Part of the program for the Chautauquas in the pear at The Springfield and warbler; Bohumir tative plans for a much
the 1917 Monett Chau- larger towns and cities Chautauqua in 1909, Kryl and His Band (over larger Chautauqua, as re-
tauqua was advertised as that could draw more of a but a train wreck on the 40 superb artists); Gil- ported in the ‘Springfield
“Marvelous electrical en- crowd lasted longer and day he was traveling to liam the Humorist, who News-Leader’ of July 18,
tertainment promised for booked the better talent. Springfield for his ap- was scheduled to give his 1909.
the second night. Harry Such was the case with pearance kept him from lecture, “Sunshine and The story revealed
Starnes to demonstrate The Springfield Chau- being there. The man- Awkwardness”; Nicola, that one of the talent
the wonderful wonder- tauqua. The first one was ager of the Chautauqua America’s greatest Ma- agents for the South-
land of science with held there in 1905. An ad circuit was quoted in the gician; Rosani, the great ern Chautauqua circuit
beautiful and spectacular for the 1908 assembly July 18, 1909, issue of the juggler and manipulator; and Rev. J. T. Bacon, of
experiments.” boasts of, “13 Wonder- Springfield News-Leader and Six Nights of Viti- Springfield ,who was the
Monett’s history as a ful Days. 30 Superb Ses- as saying that they were graph Moving Pictures. manager of the assembly
place of pioneering avia- sions. 10 Great Concerts. bringing Bryan back to An ad for the 1910 there, were scheduled
tion was recognized dur- 25 Prelude Concerts.” Springfield on Sept. 3 to Springfield Chautauqua to meet with William H.
ing the 1919 Chautauqua That 1908 Chautau- speak, and that the sea- lists “10 Big Concerts” Johnson to discuss a pro-
when, “Lieutenant Jack qua tent was erected on son ticket holders from and “30 Great Attrac- posed three-week Chau-
Tutt, of the Royal Fly- the grounds of what was the Chautauqua would tions” during the 12-day tauqua to be held there
ing Corps [gave] his lec- then Central School. The get to hear him then. assembly. Included in annually. It’s not known
ture, ‘Fighting in the Air’ local manager was the On the program for those were Bohumir if this came to pass, but
and [made] a flight with Rev. J. T. Bacon, who Springfield’s 1909 assem- Kyrl and His Band of no further mention was
the pilot of F. P. Sizer’s served in that capacity bly was Schildkret’s Hun- 50; Montaville Flowers, found in the Springfield
Monett airplane on that for several years. garian Orchestra; Elma ‘America’s greatest dra- newspapers.

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Briefs
CMH welcomes Dr.
Eric Fulnecky to
medical staff
Citizens Memorial Hospital has an-
nounced the appointment of infectious
disease specialist Eric J. Fulnecky,
M.D., to the CMH
medical staff. Ful-
necky will begin his
practice with CMH
Infectious Disease
Clinic, Bolivar, June 4.
Fulnecky is board
certified by the
American Board of Fulnecky
Infectious Disease.
He attended medical school at Howard
University College of Medicine, Wash-
ington, D.C. Fulnecky completed a res-
idency in internal medicine at St. Vin-
cent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana,
and a fellowship in infectious disease at
Washington Hospital Center, Washing-
ton, D.C. He is a member of the Infec-
tious Disease Society of America.
Fulnecky’s practice includes gen-
eral infectious diseases, IV antibiotic
management, long-term care/nursing
home consultation, HIV management,
infection control and hospital epidemi-
ology, outpatient consultation, antimi-
crobial stewardship, wound care man-
agement, preventative care services
and hepatitis C.
Fulnecky is accepting new patients
at CMH Infectious Disease Clinic in
the Douglas Medical Center, 1155
W. Parkview St., Suite 1G, Bolivar. To
make an appointment or for more in-
formation about infectious disease ser-
vices at CMH, call 328-7985.
Bolivar Family Care
Center offers walk-in
care for patients
Citizens Memorial Hospital an-
nounces that Bolivar Family Care
Center is now offering walk-in
care 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Fri-
day for established patients.
BUSINESS
Walk-in care needs may include
allergies, colds, flu, fever, dental
pain, ear pain, insect bites, minor
asthma, minor cuts and burns,
rashes, sprains, simple fractures,
sore throats, cough and urinar y
tract infections.
Bolivar Family Care Center is at
1240 N. Butterfield Road, Bolivar.
For more information, call 326-
6021.
BFCC welcomes
Mandy D’Agostino
Bolivar Family Care Center
welcomes Board Certified Fam-
ily Nurse Practitioner Mandy
D’Agostino, MSN, RN and FNP-C,
to the medical staff. Previously,
D’Agostino saw patients at CMH
Walk-In Clinic in Bolivar.
D’Agostino joins board certi-
fied family medicine physicians
Lori Cohen, M.D.; William Don-
nell, M.D.; Ronald Evans, M.D.;
Louis Harris, M.D.; Mar y Hogan,
M.D.; Jeffrey Tedrow, M.D.; Lau-
ra Vance, M.D.; and Ronald Vance,
M.D.; and nurse practitioners and
physician assistants: Kyla Inman,
NP-C; Chastity McCullick, NP-C;
Leigh O’Connor, PA-C; Danielle
Seiner, NP-C; and Ronda Stewart,
DNP, RN, FNP-BC.
D’Agostino earned her Bache-
lor of Nursing degree from Rock-
hurst University Research Col-
lege of Nursing, Kansas City, and
Master of Nursing degree (fam-
ily nurse practitioner) from Uni-
versity of Missouri, Kansas City.
D’Agostino can see patients for
sudden illness or injur y, allergies,
cold, cough and flu, minor burns,
fractures, sprains and strains and
minor laceration repair.
Bolivar Family Care Center ac-
cepts most major insurance plans,
including Medicare and Medic-
aid. For more information and
to schedule an appointment with
D’Agostino, call Bolivar Family
Care Center at 326-6021.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Otradovec named national
Kappa Kappa Iota president
Jennifer Otradovec of
Bolivar will be installed
as the new national presi-
dent of Kappa Kappa
Iota in June during the
group’s convention on a
Caribbean cruise.
The oldest sorority for
teachers in the U.S., the
organization was founded
in Stillwater, Oklahoma,
in 1921 by public school
teachers and college pro-
fessors. The chief focus of
Kappa Kappa Iota is the
welfare and education of
children.
The group provides re-
gional state and national
scholarships for profes-
sional development.
The local chapter in
Bolivar was created in
1959 to promote the ad-
vancement of education
by providing an effective
network for the exchange
of educational and teach-
ing practices by educa-
tors. During her year CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
of service, Otravodec Jennifer Otradovec will soon be installed as Kappa Kappa Iota’s
will travel and speak at national president.
various chapters, initiate
new members, promote Warrensburg. including a term as presi-
growth and train state She began her 25-year dent of the local chapter
presidents. teaching career with Boli- of KKI.
A Bolivar native and var R-1 schools as a para- The local KKI chap-
graduate of Bolivar High professional at the Bolivar ter encourages teachers,
School, Otravodec is the Center for the Develop- parents, former students
daughter of Jim and Jane mentally Disabled. Cur- and community members
Otradovec. rently, Otradovec works to write letters of sup-
She graduated from at STEPs, the educational port and congratulations,
SBU with a degree in branch of Home Court which will be displayed
commercial art and re- Advantage. at the convention. Send
ceived a master’s degree She has been an of- letters to KKI State Presi-
in graphic arts at the Cen- ficer and active member dent Vanessa Maze by
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1B
WEDNESDAY, Agribusiness ....... 4B

SPORTSBolivar football
Entertainment ....6B
JUNE 6, Milestones ............ 7B
2018 Neighbors .............8B

ready for
independence
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com

Bolivar football will start its new life as indepen-

Corinne Ames sets up a
Bolivar hitter during the
Bolivar Tournament Sat-
urday morning. The Lady
dent on the grid this fall with a couple of long road
trips. The Liberators will host five games this fall at
Plaster Stadium in Bolivar.
The Liberators jamboree returns to Mount Ver-
non Friday, Aug. 17, then the Liberators open the
season at Eldon the following week.

me r Liberators have summer

camps planned in July in
Bolivar’s home opener is Aug. 31 against Liber-
ty-Mountain View.

Sum Branson and Camdenton.

See Schedule, Page 2B

e rs 2018 Bolivar Football

sp ik 8/17
8/24
Varsity Schedule
Jamboree @ Mt. Vernon
@ Eldon
7
7
8/31 Liberty-Mountain View 7
9/7 @ Hannibal 7
9/14 Marshall 7
9/21 KC Center 7
9/28 @ Union 7
10/5 Clinton 7
10/12 @ Fort Scott, Kan. 7
10/19 Cape Central 7
10/26 District First Round 7
11/2 District Semifinals 7
11/9 District Finals 7
11/15-16 State Quaterfinals TBD
Lily Shepard gets a pass up 11/22-23 State Semifinals TBD
to her setter off a Carthage 11/29-30 Show-Me Bowl @ TBD
serve Saturday at the Boli-
var Tournament. Home games in bold are at Plaster Stadium
in Bolivar. All times are p.m. unless noted.
STAFF PHOTOS/ MARTIN BARRETT
Schedule is subject to change.
Elli Burns hammers home a kill during Bolivar’s tournament
match with Carthage Saturday, June 2.

Sonic Freedom Lady Liberators forward

Michelle Gabani
finishes off a fast break

Shootout grows to 80 basket in the 2015 Son-

ic Freedom Shootout.
FILE PHOTO/BOB CAMPBELL

teams next weekend

By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
The two-day Sonic Freedom Shootout,
hosted by Marion C. Early, returns to Boli-
var Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16,
with 80 teams making the trip to south-
west Missouri.
Tournament director David Francka
said the event has grown from 70 schools
last year.
“We are bringing in a lot of very tal-
ented teams,” Francka said in an email. “If
you look at the list of teams we have, many
of them have a great shot at being state
champions once again this year. There will
be a lot of great competitive games both
days.”
The field features not only perennial
state powers and champions from Mis-
souri, but competition from Arkansas
and Oklahoma. Bixby, Oklahoma, is in
the field and a top team in Class 6 in the
Sooner State. Teams from St. Louis are
also making the trip down I-44 to compete
in Bolivar.
Francka said he could have had 100
teams in this year’s field but has had to
turn teams away due to lack of facilities.
He added that he is still getting calls from
teams about possible openings at the
shootout.
The 80 teams assembled should make
for a competitive two days of basketball to
watch.
“We have a very talented field coming
to town,” Francka said. “Last year, we had
a couple of our bracket championship
games go to double-overtime. That’s how
even of a field we’ve had at this event.”
The Sonic Freedom Shootout started in
2004 with just eight teams. Francka con-
sidered stopping the event at one point,
but longtime Bolivar girls basketball coach
Darin Archer offered to help out Francka
with the event, and the shootout has only
grown since then.
“It’s a great event for Bolivar and the
Lady Liberator basketball program,”
Francka said. “It’s great for the hotels, the
gas stations and the restaurants in town.
There will be a lot more traffic in town
those two days with 10 more teams. Last
year, we had a line of cars (on Broadway)
all the way back to (Rt. D) just to get to the
town square.”
All six Polk County schools will compete
at the shootout. Pool play is June 15, with
three games for each team. All games are
played at the main and auxiliary gyms at
Bolivar High School, the Bolivar Interme-
diate School gym, Bolivar Middle School
gym and on five courts at Southwest Bap-
tist University. Each team is guaranteed
five to 10 games for the weekend.
See Shootout, Page 3B

SBU admitted as full-time member in GLVC

New conference play starts in 2019-20
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
Southwest Baptist University
will face some new foes starting
in the fall of 2019. The Bearcats
were admitted as full-time mem-
bers of the Great Lakes Valley
Conference (GLVC) Thursday,
May 30, marking this coming
2018-19 season as their final full
season in the MIAA.
“In Southwest Baptist, we
have found a like-minded institu-
tion within our geographic foot-
print that we feel will be a won-
derful addition to the GLVC,”
said GLVC Commissioner Jim
Naumovich in a news release.
SBU Director of Athletics
Mike Pitts said he is excited for
joining the new conference and
the opportunities it will bring.
“We are very, very honored to
be invited into the GLVC,” Pitts
said in a news release. “Because
of our unique scheduling ar-
rangement in football, we’ve had
the privilege of working closely
with the GLVC for a few years. I
will certainly miss so many close
personal friends and colleagues
in the MIAA. Both conferences in an email to the BH-FP. “Com- Strategic Conference Football
are so professional and put the petition is part of it, but there Scheduling Alliance, formed in
student-athletes first. We are are other big parts. We feel we 2013 between the GLVC and
grateful for this opportunity and are on the same planet with our MIAA. SBU and Lincoln Uni-
look forward to all of our budgets, our facilities, our versity of Jefferson City are the
sports being part of the academic expectations, two MIAA schools playing foot-
GLVC.” and our mission. ball only in the GLVC, but in the
Pitts also said There are lots MIAA for all remaining sports.
the GLVC of private The Bearcats were admitted
featured schools in by a unanimous vote from the
schools in a the GLVC GLVC presidents during their
similar po- — like May 23 meeting.
sition that SBU.” “I was very pleased to hear
SBU experi- SBU is some- from Commissioner Jim Nau-
ences being a private what familiar with its movich and Dr. Rob Manuel,
school. new conference since it’s University of Indianapolis Presi-
“It’s been a great experience been playing football there the dent and Chair of the GLVC
for our football team,” Pitts said last four seasons as part of the See SBU, Page 2B
2B Bolivar Herald-Free Press
UN P
EXT
BOYS BASKETBALL
June 8-9
Bolivar at Nixa Team Camp
June 15-16
Bolivar at Missouri State Team Camp
June 21-23
Bolivar at UCM Team Camp at War-
rensburg
GIRLS BASKETBALL
June 15-16
Sonic Freedom Shootout at Bolivar
OTHER EVENTS
June 6
BH-FP 150th issue
June 8
BH-FP 150th celebration, 4-7 p.m.
Bolivar HS parking lot
June 9
Bolivar Speedway Racing: Roeper
classic (Big 10 Late Model 50
Laps, Modifieds, Street Stock,
Chargers)
June 12
Bolivar Night at the Cardinals, 6:30
p.m. Hammons Field (Springfield):
Tulsa Drillers at Springfield Cardi-
nals
June 16
BH-FP Night at Lucas Oil Speedway
Polk County high school athletic
teams: submit your summer sched-
ule and they will appear here. Send
your schedules to martyb@bolivar-
monews.com.
Schedules are subject to change.
For updates in case of inclement
weather, check for updates on our
Facebook page and/or on Twitter @
BHFPSports.
SBU From Page 1B
Council of Presidents,
that the GLVC’s Council
of Presidents had voted
unanimously to extend
an invitation to SBU to
become a full member
of the GLVC,” said SBU
President Dr. C. Pat Taylor
in a news release. “I have
great respect and admira-
tion for my colleagues in
the MIAA and was always
proud to be a member of
the MIAA. After careful
analysis, the decision to
apply for membership in
the GLVC was made be-
cause we believe that the
GLVC is a better fit for
our student-athletes, and
the GLVC institutions are
more similar to SBU. We
are thankful for the confi-
dence that the GLVC has
placed in SBU, and it is our
goal to be an exemplary
member of the GLVC.”
The Bearcats joined the
MIAA in 1986 and have
25 conference champion-
ships in the league. That
total includes 14 men’s
tennis, five women’s ten-
nis, four men’s basketball,
a men’s cross country and
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SPORTS Wednesday, June 6, 2018
BH-FP is looking
for your summer
Six Lady Libs named
sports schedule to all-district team
The BH-FP sports department is asking By Martin Barrett clude senior defender Michelle
Gabani, junior midfielder Rheagan
our Polk County high school athletic teams martyb@bolivarmonews.com
for your summer schedules of team camps, Hancock, senior goal keeper Re-
leagues and any other events your team will A half-dozen Bolivar girls soccer aghan Lesh, junior midfielder Paige
be attending during the next two months for players earned all-district honors Martin, senior defender Sarah Pe-
publication. The summer events will run in from Class 3 District 11. The Lady terson and sophomore for ward Al-
the “Up Next” column every Wednesday. Liberators were district champions lee Sheppeck.
Please submit your summer schedules for a third-straight season, finishing Both Bolivar and Springfield Cath-
and/or photos from events to martyb@bo- 19-2 on the spring. olic made it to the state quarterfi-
livarmonews.com. Bolivar all-district selections in- nals in Class 3 and 2 respectively.
Schedule
From Page 1B
Week three is the longest road For 2018, Bolivar will have a total
trip, with a near-four hour journey to round trip of 1,242 miles including the
Hannibal in northeast Missouri. Back- jamboree, but not including any pos-
to-back home games follow with Mar- sible road playoff games.
shall and Kansas City Center Sept. 14 The JV and freshman football
and 21, before the Libs make a three- schedules will feature more local
hour trip up I-44 to Union Sept. 28. teams for Bolivar. The JV has games
In October, the Liberators close out slated against Fair Grove and Clinton
the season by hosting Clinton Oct. 5, so far, while the freshman has game
crossing the state line a week later at schedules at Parkview and home
Fort Scott, Kansas, and hosting Cape games with Lebanon, Marshfield and
Girardeau Central Oct. 19 for Senior Waynesville.
Night. The 2019 schedule is the same
Districts begin Oct. 26, and the for Bolivar but with five road games
Show-Me Bowl is the week after at Liberty-Mountain View, Marshall,
FILE PHOTO/ MARTIN BARRETT Thanksgiving, Nov. 29 and 30. KC Center, Clinton and Cape Central.
Great Lakes Valley Conference in 2016 with Truman State in Missouri, Illinois, Ken- University (Illinois), Uni-
University in Kirksville. tucky, Wisconsin and versity of Southern Indi-
Member Schools The new conference Indiana. SBU has two ana (Evansville, Indiana)
Bellarmine University Knights (Louisville, Kentucky) also offers a chance to re- members near by in rival and University of Wiscon-
Drury University Panthers (Springfield) new rivalries with in-state Drury in Springfield and sin-Parkside (Kenosha,
University of Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars schools such as Truman Missouri S&T in Rolla. Wisconsin), who SBU will
University of Indianapolis Greyhounds (Indiana) State, William Jewell Col- Also in Missouri is Wil- replace after they leave
Lewis University Flyers (Romeoville, Illinois) lege, Missouri S&T and liam Jewell in Liberty, the conference in spring
Maryville University Saints (St. Louis)
Drury University. The Rockhurst University in of 2019.
McKendree University Bearcats (Lebanon, Illinois)
annual CatFight in multi- Kansas City, University The GLVC is one of
University of Missouri S&T Miners (Rolla)
ple sports against Drury of Missouri-St. Louis and the largest college con-
University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons
Quincy University Hawks (Illinois) will now be extended to Maryville University, also ferences in the country,
Rockhurst University Hawks (Kansas City) as many as two meetings in St. Louis. Other mem- with 15 schools and 22
University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles a year with the Panthers. bers outside of the Show- sports played between
(Evansville, Indiana) “We miss these rivalries, Me State include Bellarm- their members. The con-
Southwest Baptist University Bearcats (Bolivar)* and we are incredibly glad ine University (Louisville, ference was established in
Truman State University Bulldogs (Kirksville) they will be back in place,” Kentucky), University of 1978 with schools from In-
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers (Kenosha, Pitts added. Illinois-Springfield, Uni- diana, Kentucky and Ohio
Wisconsin)** Traveling will be a versity of Indianapolis (In- before expanding west to
William Jewell College Cardinals (Liberty) big part of the Bearcats’ diana), McKendree Uni- Illinois, Missouri and Wis-
new conference, since versity (Lebanon, Illinois), consin.
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Shootout From Page 1B Conserving Thoughts
June 16 is bracket
play, with the top-8 var-
sity teams put into the
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Don’t let fear of the itch keep you inside
Blue Varsity double- By Francis Skalicky the many places it can toxin — and the skin rash itching and keep the rash
at 8:20 a.m. A plaque will
elimination bracket. go to the top-two teams Missouri Department
be found. It is sometimes that comes with it — from from spreading.
Ninth- through 16th- in each division. of Conservation
confused with other the fur of pets that have Washing with soap and
place varsity teams will The games will be plants, but there are brushed against the plant. water can help, but this
be in the White Varsity played in two halves, Here’s a head-scratch- characteristics Don’t let the action isn’t a totally fool-
bracket, also double- with two timeouts per er: If you see an abun- that help dis- fear of poison proof method for avoiding
elimination. Varsity team and a two-minute dance of poison ivy grow- tinguish ivy keep poison ivy problems. Soap
teams ranked 17th to half time. ing in various places in poison you from and water can remove
24th will be in the Red There will be a run- summer, does that make ivy from enjoying poison ivy’s toxic oil from
bracket. ning clock in all games it a “good year” or a “bad its look- this ar- skin if you wash it within
Varsity and JV teams except for the final two year” for poison ivy? alikes. ea’s won- a few minutes of coming
will play in the Purple, minutes of the second Regardless of which Poison derful into contact with the plant.
Green or Pink standard half, unless the margin side of this discussion you ivy has outdoors. After this, the oil begins to
eight-team, three-game is 10 points or more. lean toward, there’s one three Knowing bond with the skin, mak-
bracket. JV teams will If a game is tied after thing all people can agree divided what poison ing removal much more
be placed in the Brown regulation, it will go to on — now is the time of leaflets, a ivy looks like difficult.
bracket, and junior high a two-minute overtime. year we need to be on the center leaflet on is a great way to re- In spite of this, a thor-
teams will compete in One-minute overtimes lookout for it. an extended stem, white duce your risk of coming ough scrubbing after
the Gold, Black or Or- follow if the game is still Poison ivy can make waxy berries (at certain into contact with the plant. coming in from outside
ange brackets June 16. tied after the first extra you scratch at any time of times of year) and leaves However, the ways is always a good idea.
Seeding criteria for period. year, but spring, summer that alternate on the main of getting poison ivy are There’s still a chance it
bracket placement will All officials are MSH- and early fall are when stem. so numerous that even might reduce your poi-
be the team’s win-loss SAA-certified. most people experience Poison ivy has some observant vine watchers son ivy infection and it
record. Tie-breakers for Admission is $5, good the itching problems food benefits for brows- sometimes get the rash. also might wash off any
seeding include head- for all day and each caused by this plant. ing mammals and birds, Consequently, the poison ticks or chiggers you may
to-head result, point dif- venue. Children 10 and Yes, the plant is in its but these benefits don’t
ivy information that’s use- have picked up. If you get
ferential (plus or minus under enter free, and primary growth phase at make the plant any less
ful for most people has to poison ivy, here’s another
15 points in each game), after 5 p.m., admission these times of year, but an troublesome for humans.
do with treatment. The simple tip — don’t scratch
total points allowed and is only $2. A concession equally valid reason these The source of the poi-
most important treatment it.
a coin toss. stand will be offered at seasons see the most poi- son ivy problem is its
tip is a simple one — as Information on how to
Brackets for play on Bolivar High School and son ivy problems is simple toxin, urushiol. This oil,
soon as you know you identify poison ivy can be
June 16 will be posted at SBU only. — it’s when we’re outside found in all parts of the
have it, put something on found at your nearest Mis-
the end of pool play June “This has grown from the most. It’s a basic fact plant, is what causes the
it. There are numerous souri Department of Con-
15 at the BHS Commons eight to 80 teams in 14 of life in this area: If you’re irritating skin reaction.
and will also be posted years,” Francka said. Touching any part of over-the-counter rem- servation office or at mdc.
outside very much, you’re
at the shootout website, “It’s just a great event.” the plant, including the edies that can ease your mo.gov.
probably going to eventu-
ally get the itchy, blister- roots, can cause your skin
ing skin rash caused by to break out. You can also Francis Skalicky is the
2018 Sonic Freedom Shootout poison ivy. get the poison ivy rash media specialist for the Mis-
That’s because poison from merely handling the souri Department of Conser-
June 15-16 at Bolivar ivy grows in a variety of clothes or shoes of people vation’s Southwest Region.
Polk County Teams Pool Schedules locations. Forests, fence who have come in direct For information about conser-
Pool D Varsity rows, stream banks and contact with the plant. vation issues, call 895-6880.
Osage, Lutheran South, Licking, Bolivar road sides are among Humans can also get the
Bolivar vs. Osage, 2:30 p.m. BHS Main
Bolivar vs. Licking, 5:30 p.m. BHS Main
Bolivar vs. Lutheran South, 7 p.m. SBU #3
Pool I V/JV
Halfway, Neosho, Humansville, West Plains II
Halfway vs. Humansville, 10:45 a.m. SBU #1
Halfway vs. West Plains, 1:45 p.m. BIS
Neosho vs. Humansville, 2:30 p.m. SBU #1
Humansville vs. West Plains, 4:45 p.m. SBU #2
Pool J V/JV
Fair Play, Greenfield, Camdenton II, Marion C. Early
Greenfield vs. MCE, 9:15 a.m. BHS Auxiliary
Fair Play vs. Camdenton, 9:15 a.m. BIS
Camdenton vs. MCE, 10:45 a.m. BIS
Fair Play vs. Greenfield, 10:45 a.m. SBU East
Fair Play vs. MCE, 12:15 p.m. BIS
Pool L JV
Lincoln Christian, Neosho, Skyline, Bolivar
Neosho vs. Bolivar, 10 a.m. SBU #2
Bolivar vs. Lincoln Christian, 11:30 a.m. SBU #2
Bolivar vs. Skyline, 6:15 p.m. BMS
Pool P JH
Bolivar, Republic II, Strafford, Neosho
Bolivar vs. Republic, 1 p.m. SBU #1
Bolivar vs. Neosho, 5:30 p.m. BIS
Bolivar vs. Strafford, 7 p.m. SBU #1
Pool Q JH
Mt. Vernon, Halfway, Camdenton II, Pleasant Hope
Halfway vs. Pl Hope, 10 a.m. BHS Auxiliary
Mt. Vernon vs. Pl Hope, 11:30 a.m. BIS
Halfway vs. Camdenton, 11:30 a.m. SBU #1
Camdenton vs. Pl Hope, 1 p.m. SBU East
Mt. Vernon vs. Halfway, 3:15 p.m. SBU East
Pool R JH
Stockton II, Osage II, California II, Marion C. Early
California vs. MCE, 4 p.m. BMS
Osage vs. MCE, 5:30 p.m. SBU West
Stockton vs. MCE, 7:45 p.m. BHS Auxiliary

Game times and venues are subject to change.

Brackets for games Saturday will be released
Friday night, June 15, at the BHS Commons and at
ladyliberatorssummershootout.com.
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4B Bolivar Herald-Free Press AGRICULTURE Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Tradition continues with 72nd Youth Fair PUBLIC NOTICES

By Latisha Russell
news@bolivarmonews.com
With 71 successful years
under its belt, the 72nd Polk
County Junior Livestock Show
and Youth Fair returns June 14,
15 and 16 at the Polk County
Fairgrounds.
While many things about the
fair remain timeless, this year
has brought changes. Multiple
renovations and improvements
have been made to the build-
ings and barns, and the Trac-
tor and Pickup Drag Track has
had lighting improvements
made, according to a letter to
community members from Fair
Association Treasurer Bill Bob
Kallenbach.
Organizers are planning
three days of free fun for fami-
lies, including a tractor pull,
bounce house, animal shows
and a junior livestock auction.
University of Missouri Ex-
tension in Polk County’s Kathy
Drake says she’s looking for-
ward to cool weather and a
good turn out.
Thursday, the sheep and dog
shows kick off at 6:30 p.m., fol-
lowed by the horse and dair y
shows at 7.
Friday’s events start at 4:30
p.m. with blood testing and
registration for poultr y, then a
Schedule of events
Thursday, June 14
6:30 p.m. Sheep show, dog
show
7 p.m. Horse show, dairy show
Friday, June 15
5:30-6 p.m. Rooster crowing
contest
6 p.m. Poultry show, super
farmer contest, goat show
6:30 p.m. Garden tractor and
mini rod pull
7:30 p.m. Rabbit show
For more details, visit extension.missouri.edu/polk.
Saturday, June 16
9 a.m. Swine show
9:30 a.m. Kiddie tractor pull, kids
games
10 a.m. Bounce house opens,
beef show
1 p.m. (or immediately following
beef show) Pig scramble
1:30 p.m. Pie contest judging
4 p.m. Junior livestock auction
4:30-8 p.m. Community dinner
6 p.m. Pie auction, SWMATPA
tractor pull
rooster crowing contest, poul-
tr y show, Super Farmer con-
test, goat show, garden tractor
and mini rod pull and a rabbit
show.
Saturday is a busy day start-
ing at 9 a.m. with the swine
show. After that, the kiddy trac-
tor pull, sponsored by Crown
Power and Equipment, and kids
games sponsored by the Boli-
var Kiwanis Club begin at 9:30.
At 10, the bounce house
opens and the beef show starts.
Participants in the pie con-
test need to get their pie entries
delivered between noon and 1,
and the pig scramble takes off
when the beef show is done.
Pie judging starts at 1:30
p.m., and the junior livestock
auction kicks off at 4. The win-
ning pies will be auctioned off
during the community dinner
from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets to
the dinner are $10.
The fair finishes with the free
SWMATPA tractor pull at 6.
For questions or to register,
call the Polk County Extension
Center at 326-4916.
‘BECAUSE THE PEOPLE MUST KNOW’
Roof Bid Notice
Sealed bids for roofing proj-
ects at the Bolivar Intermediate
School and Bolivar Middle
School, will be received until
2:00 pm CDT, Wednesday,
June 15, 2018 at the District
office, and then publicly opened
and read.
The buildings have a Roof-
Mart International Inc (RMI)
roof system in which the district
desires to have these roofs
upgraded to extend/reinstate
the existing RMI roof system
warranty as opposed to installa-
tion of a new or alternate roof
system. The project specifica-
tion includes requirements for
this upgrade. Bidding contrac-
tors will need to demonstrate
with their bid, through included
bid submittals their qualification
to obtain an extension of the
warranty and project specific
roofing qualifications. A manda-
tory site visit is required to bid.
This will include contractor
notification to the manufacturer.
The contractor shall remain
solely responsible for compre-
hensive review of the entire
project documents to include
the contract drawings in prepa-
ration of his bid.
Bid Specifications are availa-
ble by contacting the District
Maintenance Supervisor. Bid
shall be addressed to Bolivar
School District, and the bids will
be received and publicly
opened in the Board of Admin-
istration office.
Hourly wages as set forth by
the Department of Labor and
Industrial Relations and the
prevailing wage law will be
complied with on this project.
The Board of Education re-
serves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids and
waive any informality in the
bidding.
_____(35, 36, 37, 38c)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
POLK COUNTY, MISSOURI
PROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of WILLIAM
RANDY DENBY,
Deceased
Case No. 15PO-PR00062
NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL
SETTLEMENT AND
PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL PERSONS INTER-
ESTED IN THE ESTATE OF
WILLIAM RANDY DENBY, De-
ceased.
You are hereby notified that
the undersigned Personal Rep-
Polk Co. Cattlemen
to meet June 14
June’s Polk County Cattlemen meeting will be
at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Rocking R Auc-
tion Building at 5650 S. Scenic Ave., Bolivar.
Rocking R will be the sponsor and cost is $5 at
the door.
Speaker Terr y Halleran will share about soil
health and grazing.
The meal includes hamburgers, hotdogs, baked
beans, chips and dessert.
For questions, call Keith Stevens at 327-4631.
resentative will file a final
settlement and petition for
distribution of the persons who
are the successors in interest to
the personal/real property of
the decedent and of the extent
and character of their interests
therein and for distribution of
such property, in the Probate
Division of the Circuit Court of
Polk County, Missouri, on June
14, 2018, or as may be
continued by the Court, and
that any objections or excep-
tions in such final settlement or
petition or any item thereof
must be in writing and filed
within twenty days after the
filing of such final settlement.
K. Patrick Douglas
Attorney at Law
111 W. Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
Barbara Davolt
Personal Representative
102 E. Broadway Box 5
Bolivar, MO 65613
Dates of publication: 5/16,
5/23, 5/30, 6/6
_________(30, 32, 34, 36c)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING FOR PETITION
FOR VACATION OF ALLEY
CITY OF BOLIVAR, MISSOURI
TO WHOM IT MAY CON-
CERN AND TO ALL PERSONS
INTERESTED:
Notice is hereby given that
the Planning & Zoning Commis-
sion will hold a Public Hearing
at 6:05PM on Thursday, June
21st, 2018 at City Hall. The
purpose of Public Hearing will
be to receive public testimony
from any interested person,
corporation or political subdivi-
sion regarding a Petition for
Vacation of Alley filed with the
City Clerk on 05/10/2018 on
behalf of the property owners
requesting the vacation of a
fifteen (15) foot alley that runs
East and West and lying
between Lost 1, 2, 3, and 4 of
Block 40 of the Original Town
of Bolivar, a subdivision in the
City of Bolivar, Polk County,
Missouri.
*If special assistance is re-
quired, please notify the office
of the City Clerk at least
twenty-four (24) hours before
the day of the Public Hearing.
Alexis Neal
Planning & Zoning Commis-
sion, Chairman
Sydney Allen
Planning & Zoning Adminis-
trator
___________________(36c)

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June 26, at the Water-
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Valley Water Mill Road,
Springfield.
Resource sharing
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8:30 a.m. The meeting Full Time in Fair Grove
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finish before noon.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2018 NEWS Bolivar Herald-Free Press 5B

Public Notices “Because the people must know.”

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 128 CLIQUOT
Rich Horton, 1693 E 552 Rd, Brighton MO 65617 No one filed
Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held at the regular
No one filed
places in each precinct of the County of Polk, State of Missouri, and that
FOR COMMITTEEMEN AND COMMITTEEWOMEN FLEMINGTON
the polls will be open between the hours of 6 o’clock in the morning
NORTH BENTON TOWNSHIP No one filed
and continue open until 7 o’clock in the evening being Tuesday the 7th
No one filed No one filed
day of August 2018, for the purpose of nominating candidates for State
No one filed NORTH GREENE
and County offices to be voted for at the General Election to be held on
SOUTH BENTON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 2018, that the hereinafter mentioned
No one filed No one filed
list contains the name and address of each candidate for nomination,
No one filed SOUTH GREENE
together with a designation of the office for which he or she is a candidate
CAMPBELL TOWNSHIP No one filed
and the party or principle that he or she represents.
No one filed No one filed
No one filed JACKSON
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
CLIQUOT TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed No one filed
FOR U.S. SENATOR
No one filed JEFFERSON
Tony Monetti, 610 Southwest Dr, Warrensburg MO 64093
FLEMINGTON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Austin Petersen, 19615 S State Rte J, Peculiar MO 64078
No one filed No one filed
Josh Hawley, 5215 E Hwy 163, Columbia MO 65201
No one filed JOHNSON
Fred Ryman, 2838 Schott Rd, Jefferson City MO 65101
NORTH GREENE TOWNSHIP No one filed
Christina Smith, 1425 Sunset Lake Rd, Apt #4, Jefferson City MO 65109
No one filed No one filed
Kristi Nichols, 17407 E 43rd Terrace Ct S, Independence MO 64055
No one filed EAST LOONEY
Bradley Krembs, 32 Floyd Dr, St Charles MO 63303
SOUTH GREENE TOWNSHIP No one filed
Ken Patterson, 94 Elk Run Dr, Eureka MO 63025
No one filed No one filed
Brian G. Hagg, 22194 Lawrence 2230, Aurora MO 65605
No one filed WEST LOONEY
Courtland Sykes, 9738 E Winner Rd, Independence MO 64052
JACKSON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Peter Pfeifer, 402 Andover Ln, Ballwin MO 63011
Kenneth R. Shuler, 5535 S 60 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613 No one filed
Sherry Shuler, 5535 S 60 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613 MCKINLEY
FOR STATE AUDITOR
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Kevin M. Roach, 964 Claytonbrook Dr, Apt 3E, Ballwin MO 63011
No one filed No one filed
David Wasinger, 2 Huntleigh Woods Dr, St Louis MO 63131
No one filed EAST MADISON
Paul Curtman, 192 Alexandar Estates Dr, Washington MO 63090
JOHNSON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Saundra McDowell, 110 Fulkerson St, Jefferson City MO 65109
No one filed No one filed
No one filed WEST MADISON
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 7
EAST LOONEY TOWNSHIP No one filed
Billy Long, 3923 E Glen Abbey Dr, Springfield MO 65809
Lloyd Hensley, 1325 E 540 Rd, Morrisville MO 65710 No one filed
Lance Norris, 2663 E Sequiota St, Springfield MO 65804
Joyce Hensley, 1325 E 540 Rd, Morrisville MO 65710 NORTHEAST MARION
Benjamin Holcomb, 4800 N 22nd St, Apt C8, Ozark MO 65721
WEST LOONEY TOWNSHIP No one filed
Jim Evans, 6271 S Farm Rd 67, Republic MO 65738
No one filed No one filed
No one filed NORTHWEST MARION
FOR STATE SENATOR – DISTRICT 28
MCKINLEY TOWNSHIP No one filed
Sandy Crawford, 273 State Hwy 32, Buffalo MO 65622
No one filed No one filed
No one filed SOUTHEAST MARION
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 128
EAST MADISON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Mike Stephens, 340 S Elgin Ave, Bolivar MO 65613
No one filed No one filed
No one filed SOUTHWEST MARION
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE – CIRCUIT 30
WEST MADISON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Michael O. Hendrickson, 450 Nightingale Ct, Rogersville MO 65742
No one filed No one filed
No one filed MOONEY
FOR PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
NORTHEAST MARION TOWNSHIP No one filed
Shannon Hancock, 915 E 430 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613
No one filed No one filed
Rex Austin, 1393 E Hughs St, Bolivar MO 65613
Patricia Zumwalt, 865 Redel Pl, Bolivar, 65613 UNION
NORTHWEST MARION TOWNSHIP No one filed
FOR CLERK OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
Will Westmoreland, 204 W Summit St, Bolivar MO 65613 No one filed
Melinda Robertson, 4507 S 160 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613
No one filed WISHART
SOUTHEAST MARION TOWNSHIP No one filed
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
Fred Higginbotham, 4431 S 157 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613 No one filed
Shirley Mae Allison, 5616 S 222 Rd, Fair Grove MO 65648
Terri Higginbotham, 4431 S 157 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613
Tracy Mason, 511 N Arthur St, Humansville MO 65674
SOUTHWEST MARION TOWNSHIP CONSTITUTION CANDIDATES
Albert J. Skalicky, 1117 E 480 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613
FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS
Gail Skalicky, 1117 E 480 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613 FOR STATE AUDITOR
Carol Poindexter, 1455 E 410 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613
MOONEY TOWNSHIP Jacob Luetkemeyer, 55230 State St, California MO 65018
No one filed
FOR COUNTY COLLECTOR
No one filed FOR COMMITTEEMEN AND COMMITTEEWOMEN
Debbi R-McGinnis, 1030 E 444 Rd, Bolivar MO 65613
UNION TOWNSHIP NORTH BENTON
No one filed No one filed
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
No one filed No one filed
Ken Ashlock, PO Box 293, Bolivar Mo 65613
WISHART TOWNSHIP SOUTH BENTON
No one filed No one filed
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK
No one filed No one filed
Tiffany Phillips, 215 E 395 Rd, Dunnegan MO 65640
CAMPBELL
LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATES No one filed
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE- DIVISION 2
No one filed
John C Porter, 2340 S Andrea Ave, Bolivar MO 65613
FOR U.S. SENATOR CLIQUOT
Japheth Campbell, 503 N Forest Ave, Springfield MO 65802 No one filed
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE- DIVISION 3
No one filed
Elizabeth Vincent Rohrs, 134 E 377 Rd, Dunnegan MO 65640
FOR STATE AUDITOR FLEMINGTON
Sean O’Toole, 3425 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City MO 64123 No one filed
FOR COMMITTEEMEN AND COMMITTEEWOMEN
No one filed
NORTH BENTON TOWNSHIP
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 7 NORTH GREENE
Gary Drake, 2039 E 415 Rd, Halfway MO 65663
Benjamin T. Brixey, 113 W Kennedy, Strafford MO 65757 No one filed
Janet Drake, 2039 E 415 Rd, Halfway MO 65663
No one filed
SOUTH BENTON TOWNSHIP
FOR COMMITTEEMEN AND COMMITTEEWOMEN SOUTH GREENE
Craig Westfall, 4671 Hwy H, Halfway MO 65663
NORTH BENTON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Becky Legan, 1901 E 487 Rd, Halfway MO 65663
No one filed No one filed
CAMPBELL TOWNSHIP
No one filed JACKSON
No one filed
SOUTH BENTON TOWNSHIP No one filed
Tiffany Phillips, 215 E 395 Rd, Dunnegan MO 65640
No one filed No one filed
CLIQUOT TOWNSHIP
No one filed JEFFERSON
No one filed
CAMPBELL TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
FLEMINGTON TOWNSHIP
No one filed JOHNSON
No one filed
CLIQUOT TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
NORTH GREENE TOWNSHIP
No one filed EAST LOONEY
No one filed
FLEMINGTON TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
SOUTH GREENE TOWNSHIP
No one filed WEST LOONEY
No one filed
NORTH GREENE TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP
No one filed MCKINLEY
Raymond L. Crain, 5357 S 60 Rd, Walnut Grove MO 65770
SOUTH GREENE TOWNSHIP No one filed
Katy L. Crain, 5357 S 60 Rd, Walnut Grove MO 65770
No one filed No one filed
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP
No one filed EAST MADISON
No one filed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
JOHNSON TOWNSHIP
No one filed WEST MADISON
No one filed
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
EAST LOONEY TOWNSHIP
No one filed NORTHEAST MARION
No one filed
JOHNSON TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
WEST LOONEY TOWNSHIP
No one filed NORTHWEST MARION
No one filed
EAST LOONEY TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
MCKINLEY TOWNSHIP
No one filed SOUTHEAST MARION
No one filed
WEST LOONEY TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
EAST MADISON TOWNSHIP
No one filed SOUTHWEST MARION
No one filed
MCKINLEY TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
WEST MADISON TOWNSHIP
No one filed MOONEY
No one filed
EAST MADISON TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
NORTHEAST MARION TOWNSHIP
No one filed UNION
No one filed
WEST MADISON TOWNSHIP No one filed
No one filed
No one filed No one filed
NORTHWEST MARION TOWNSHIP
No one filed WISHART
No one filed
NORTHEAST MARION TOWNSHIP No one filed
Sandra Jones, PO Box 7, Bolivar MO 65613
No one filed No one filed
SOUTHEAST MARION TOWNSHIP
No one filed
Bill Little, 301 S Denver Place, Bolivar, MO 65613
NORTHWEST MARION TOWNSHIP CERTIFICATION
Melinda Robertson, 4507 S 160 Rd, Bolivar, MO 65613
No one filed State of Missouri }
SOUTHWEST MARION TOWNSHIP
No one filed } ss.
Trent Drake, 830 E 450 Rd, Bolivar, MO 65613
SOUTHEAST MARION TOWNSHIP Secretary of State }
No one filed
No one filed
MOONEY TOWNSHIP
No one filed I, John R. Ashcroft, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, do
No one filed
SOUTHWEST MARION TOWNSHIP hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct list, containing the
No one filed
No one filed name and address of each person who has filed a written declaration
UNION TOWNSHIP
No one filed of candidacy in my office and is entitled to be voted on at the primary
No one filed
MOONEY TOWNSHIP election, together with a statement of the office for which he/she is
No one filed
No one filed a candidate, the party he/she represents and the order in which the
WISHART TOWNSHIP
No one filed candidates’ names are to appear on the ballot.
No one filed
UNION TOWNSHIP I further certify the foregoing party emblems of the Republican,
No one filed
No one filed Democratic, Libertarian, Green and Constitution Parties, respectively, in
No one filed accordance with Section 115.385, RSMo.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
WISHART TOWNSHIP
No one filed IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal
FOR U.S. SENATOR
No one filed of my office in the City of Jefferson, State of Missouri, this 24th day of
Carla (Coffee) Wright, 519 N Newstead Ave, St Louis MO 63108
May, 2018.
Angelica Earl, 9210 Bobb Ave, St Louis MO 63114
GREEN CANDIDATES
Leonard Joseph Steinman II, 2217 W Edgewood Dr, Jefferson City MO 65109
John R. Ashcroft
John Hogan, 1120 Saddlebrook Ct N, St Charles MO 63304
FOR U.S. SENATOR Secretary of State
Travis Gonzalez, 2519 Aurora Ave, Apt 1, Maryville MO 64468
Jo Crain, 3527 Forest Ave, Kansas City MO 64109
David Faust, 1113 Creekside Ct, Raymore MO 64083
Jerome Bauer, 6036 Pershing Ave, St Louis MO 63112 COUNTY CLERK/ELECTION AUTHORITY CERTIFICATION
Claire McCaskill, 1941 Spring House Dr, St Louis MO 63122
FOR STATE AUDITOR I, Melinda Robertson, County Clerk/Election Authority within and for
FOR STATE AUDITOR
Don Fitz, 720 Harvard Ave, St Louis MO 63130 the County of Polk do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true
Nicole Galloway, 505 W Stewart Rd, Columbia MO 65203
and correct list as certified to me by John R. Ashcroft, Secretary of State,
FOR COMMITTEEMEN AND COMMITTEEWOMEN State of Missouri, of the offices for which candidates are entitled to be
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 7
NORTH BENTON voted for at the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held August 7, 2018.
Vince Jennings, 907 B S Golden Ln, Marionville MO 65705
No one filed
John Farmer de la Torre, 2958 S Jonathan Ct, Springfield MO 65807
No one filed IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
Jamie Daniel Schoolcraft, 8152 N Evergreen Ln, Willard MO 65781
SOUTH BENTON my Seal. Done at my office this 31st day of May, 2018.
Kenneth Hatfield, 13553 Palm Rd, Lot 3, Neosho MO 64850
No one filed
No one filed Melinda Robertson
FOR STATE SENATOR – DISTRICT 28
CAMPBELL Polk County Clerk/Election Authority
Joe Poor, 17300 Campground Rd, Phillipsburg MO 65722
No one filed
No one filed
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Bolivar Cardinals Country dance

Saturday at
Day is Tuesday YMCA
Next week, Bolivar residents Ed Kurtz with Design Group Ar-
will once again head south for a chitects will throw out the first A countr y dance featuring
summer tradition: Bolivar Day pitch. the Ozark Countr y Band will
at the Springfield Cardinals. The The Springfield Cardinals will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, June
event, sponsored by the Bolivar take on the Tulsa Drillers. Spe- 9, at the Roy Blunt YMCA of
Area Chamber of Commerce, is cial promotions for the evening Bolivar.
set for Tuesday, June 12. include $1 hot dogs. The event will offer conces-
Field activities for the Tues- Tickets are $10. sions, as well as drawings for
day evening game begin at 6 For more information, call the prizes. Line dancing lessons
p.m. with the first pitch at 6:30. chamber at 326-4118. begin at 6. Admission is $5.

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NewsNotes
Smith to compete
in Miss Missouri
teen competition
Twenty-seven Miss Missouri
Outstanding Teen contestants,
their pageant directors and fami-
lies will travel to Mexico, Missouri,
June 11 to kick off a
week filled with re-
hearsals, talent per-
formances, inter-
views and evening
gowns as the Miss
Missouri Scholar-
ship Pageant and
Miss Missouri’s Smith
Outstanding Teen
Pageants kick off at Missouri Mili-
tar y Academy.
This group includes Miss
Springfield’s Outstanding Teen
Shae Smith of Bolivar. She is the
daughter of Mark and Angie Smith
and will attend Bolivar High School
in the fall.
Her platform is “Catching the
Cur ve,” advocating for early sco-
liosis Detection. She will perform
a jazz dance for the talent portion
of the competition.
For the second year in a row,
Smith was the top fundraiser in
Birth
William
Davis
Jenkins
Danny and Sara Jen-
kins, Bolivar, are the
parents of son, William
Davis, born at 2:30 p.m.
March 23, 2018, at Citi-
zens Memorial Hospi-
tal, Bolivar.
He weighed 6
pounds, and was 19 1/2
inches long.
His sister is Nellie
Jenkins. Kaden Hoover prepares for his role as a karaoke jockey in
Maternal grandpar- WST’s production of “For Love or Money.”
ents are Joe and Wilma
Davis, Brookline.
Paternal grandpar-
ents are the late Wil-
WST to present
liam “Bill” Jenkins and
‘For Love or
Lois Jenkins, Bolivar.
Money’ June 8-10
Great-grandparents
are the late Kirt Da-
vis and the late Nel-
lie Davis, Crane; the The Walnut Street Theatre Association will
late David Atkins and present “For Love or Money” Friday through Sun-
the late Wilma Atkins, day, June 8-10.
Lebanon; the late Wil- Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday eve-
liam Jenkins and the ning and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
late Vida Jenkins, Boli-
Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.
var; and the late Harr y
Woods and the late
Thelma Woods, Bolivar.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 3-12.
The Walnut Street Theatre is at 114 W. Walnut St,
Bolivar.
YMCA Camp Wakonda
releases 2018 camp dates
YMCA Camp Wakonda has an-
nounced its 2018 camp schedule. A
few new additions and old traditions
await campers this season.
Camp dates are as follows:
• Session 1: June 10-16 - Pirate
Week
• Session 2: June 17-23 - Super-
hero Week
• Session 3: June 24-30 - Countr y
Hoe Down
• Session 4: July 8-14 - Red White
& Blue
• Session 5: July 15-21 - Night at
the Oscars
• Session 6: July 22-28 - Christ-
mas in July
• Session 7: July 29-August 4 -
Magical Summer
About Camp Wakonda
In 1914, the Missouri YMCA
MILESTONES
the entire countr y during Miss
America Ser ves day. She managed
to raise $16,000 for The Children’s
Miracle Network.
Preliminar y competitions begin
Tuesday, June 11, for the teens
with the inter view portion of the
competition and will continue
through Thursday morning. Teen
finals are Friday night.
In all, the Miss Missouri’s Out-
standing Teen Pageant will award
more than $12,000 in scholarships
to the contestants.
The winner of the Miss Mis-
souri’s Outstanding Teen Pageant
will compete at the Miss America’s
Outstanding Teen Pageant in Or-
lando, Florida, in July.
Tickets for the Miss Missouri
and Miss Missouri’s Outstanding
Teen Pageants are available by
calling 573-581-2765.
Mossman graduates
from Culver-Stockton
Bolivar’s Gage Mossman gradu-
ated with a B.S. in marketing at Cul-
ver-Stockton College’s 162nd com-
mencement ceremony Saturday,
May 12. A total of 233 degrees were
conferred, including undergraduate
and graduate students.
Contributed Photo/WST
founded its summer camp on the
banks of the White River, according
to a YMCA news release. Between
1952 and 1953, the original property
was purchased by the state of Mis-
souri as part of the Table Rock Dam
Project.
Later, the camp moved to its pres-
ent location on the banks of Goose
Creek just southwest of Halltown.
Camp Wakonda’s 98 acres of
woodlands, fields and streams are
home to a multitude of wildlife, in-
cluding deer, turkeys, owls, hawks,
squirrels and woodchucks, the re-
lease said.
It features a climbing tower, high
and low ropes courses, archer y and
rifle ranges, arts and crafts, a nature
center and a new pool. A new lake
was completed in 2016.
Bolivar Herald-Free Press 7B
Wedding
Endrizzi wed to
Climer May 19
Jessica Climer and Alex Endrizzi,
both of Bolivar, were married in a 5:30
p.m. ceremony Saturday, May 19, at
Silo Ridge in Bolivar. Clergyman Dave
Jones officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Ron-
nie and Kristie Harmon, Bolivar. The
groom is the son of James Endrizzi and
Erin Barnoskie, Bolivar.
The bride was given in marriage by
her stepfather. She wore an ivory and
white lace gown.
Matron of honor was Savanna Wells,
Nixa. Bridesmaids were Megan Gam-
mill, Bolivar; Lacey Ward, Bolivar; Jus-
tine Lacey, Preston; and Kelly Crites,
Jessica and Alex Endrizzi
Bolivar. Ushers were the bride’s cousins,
The attendants wore gowns of blush Blake Hoffman and Quenton Hoffman,
and gray. both of Bolivar.
Best Man was Trae Jack, Bolivar. A reception was held at Silo Ridge,
Groomsmen were the groom’s Bolivar, with music provided by Mike
brother John Endrizzi, Bolivar; Kobby Zysk, Bolivar.
Wilson, Springfield; Seth Swihart, Boli- The couple went to Punta Cana in
var; and Caleb Young, Bolivar. the Dominican Republic for their wed-
Flower girls were the bride’s cous- ding trip.
ins, Kylee Cross and Kenlee Cross, The couple will live in Bolivar, where
both of Humansville. the bride is employed at Citizens Me-
The ring bearer was the groom’s morial Hospital and the groom is em-
cousin, Nathan Stalker, Bolivar. ployed at Endrizzi Diesel.
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8B NEIGHBORS
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 6,
2018

A front porch welcome

T
he Bolivar City Fire Department
welcomed the community to its
front porch Friday, June 1, to
begin its annual summer Front
Porch Friday program.
Kids and parents showed up to BCFD
Station 1, 312 S. Springfield Ave., Bolivar,
and were treated to hot dogs and tours
of the fire trucks. Other Front Porch Fri-
days are set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 15
and 29.
For questions, call Deputy Chief Brent
Tessa Ludden, 10, and Addison Wat- Watkins at 328-5853.
kins, 7, work on their basketball skills.
Staff Photos/Latisha Russell

Peter Caldwell, 4,
center, has fun pulling
the hose down its track
while his sister, Lynne-
ah, left, and firefighter
Jeffrey Gallant look on.

Lynneah Caldwell, 8,
decides the bean bag
game will be more
fun if she dunks all
the bags at once.

Skiler Brim, 4, Firefighter Amanda Hayward

focuses on trying to joins the fun and lifts
outscore his brother Landon Ludden, 8, off the
Nathan. fire truck to spin him around.

NewsNote Area churches to hold P.H. Masonic fish

Bradford, Brown, Danko receive memorial services fry is June 27
MFA Foundation scholarships A few area churches and cemeteries will hold deco- The Pleasant Hope Masonic Tem-
ration ser vices and gatherings this week. ple Association will hold its annual
Fair Play High School gradu- fish fr y at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 27,
ates Garret D. Bradford, son of Oak Grove
Missionar y Baptist off Farm Road 2. Signs will be placed
Paula Bradford and Marcum Kim at the intersections of Mo. 13 and Rt.
Decoration day ser vices will be at 11 a.m. Sunday,
Combs; Michaela Ann Brown, CC and at Rt. H and Rt. CC to help
June 10, with Bro. Ben Hodges bringing the message.
daughter of Geniene and Leroy direct attendees to the location.
A basket lunch will be ser ved around noon.
Brown; and Neely Shae Danko, The cost for the all-you-can-eat meal
A short business meeting will follow in the afternoon.
daughter of Christy and Joe Not- is $10 per person.
All are welcome.
tingham, each recently received
Bradford Donations may be sent to Bonnie Carter, 27429 Hwy.
a $2,000 scholarship from MFA
NN, Urbana MO 64767.
Farmers Exchange, Bolivar.
Brown and Danko both plan on
Goodson
using the funds to pursue degrees
at Ozarks Techni-
Missionar y Baptist
Goodson Missionar y Baptist Church will celebrate Crites to perform
cal Community
College. Bradford
its anniversar y homecoming ser vice and decoration
day on Sunday, June 10. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., fol- at Mt. Gilead
lowed by preaching and then dinner. Bro. Eric Ingram
plans to attend Mt. Gilead Methodist Church
will preach in the afternoon ser vice. All are welcome
school in Columbia Brown will present special music by
to attend.
as an undeclared Ragsdale Cemeter y Rick Crites at 11 a.m. Sunday,
major. Decoration Day Ser vices are planned for 2 p.m. Sun- June 10.
These scholarships are three of day, June 10. The cemeter y is on South 525th Road east All are welcome.
Danko 340 scholarships presented this and north of Halfway. The church is at 1457 E. 464th
year by MFA Incorporated, MFA There will be a business meeting and a brief program Road, Bolivar.
Oil Company, and their affiliates. about the cemetery history.
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2C Bolivar Herald-Free Press NEWS Wednesday, June 6, 2018

‘Let’s meet at Brenda’s’

B renda’s Café was born in April 1999 at 115 W. Broadway. Leading up to the opening, Brenda Berry was on her knees stir-
ring some paint destined for the walls.
“Are you sure about that combination of colors?” I asked. “They could make it too dark in here.”
She straightened up on her knees, turned her shoulders and pointed toward the front window while looking me straight in
the eye.
“I don’t see your name on that sign in the window,” she said quite frankly before resuming her task, having established whose
opinion didn’t count.
Taken aback and trying to be undaunted, I returned serve with a truth of my own:
“And I don’t remember seeing your signature on the check that paid for all of this.”
But my truth was only worth all the fun I’ve had sharing that exchange over the last 19 years.

T he decorating looked great. And so did the food coming out of the window behind which she was cooking over the next
11 years. She saw nearly every plate passed through that window to ensure the portions were bountiful and the presenta-
tion was pleasing to her eye. It was all about consistency and giving people what they wanted, to keep them coming back for
more.

H er mother, Veta Steinshouer, was a trusted sidekick, bantering with the faithful at the ticket counter and baking pies in
those early years. The loss of her husband in a 1953 farm tragedy, when Brenda and her twin, Danny, were five years old,
made all the hard work necessary. But it also made her their greatest role model.
Brenda Berry

S adly, part of Brenda died along with her mother in 2004. She hasn’t been quite the same ever since. She retired in 2010, pass-
ing the torch to Trish (Rice) Berry, a forever daughter-in-law and another pro at knowing how to serve while juggling many
responsibilities.

T win brother Danny, from whom we purchased the business, has managed the bookkeeping and payroll chores. Carolyn Kirklin
is the original employee still on board. This is her 40th consecutive year as a Bolivar waitress, having started in 1978 at Danny’s
Nifty Café. Trish’s mother, Susan Rice, stepped in as a longtime cook and still comes out of retirement to be of vital help at times.
Many others have come and gone as great patron pleasers over the years. Even a grandson to the name on the window pulls some
shifts, having learned to count back customer change when he could barely reach the cash drawer in the original location.

S ome might still doubt the wisdom of a change at the beginning of 2017, when we moved next door to 119 W. Broadway. A lot
of memories were made at 115, making it a tough move emotionally. But with twice the space in a historic building (Pretty Boy
Floyd and Adam Ricchetti kidnapped Sheriff Big Jack Killingsworth in 1933 from what was then a Chevy dealership), there is more
room for all and no waiting in line for a restroom. Extending the great tradition, though, is still a work in progress and we appreci-
ate all the patience.

Trish Berry
T his community is blessed with many other fine eating establishments, and we wish them all great
success. The Med, located in our original location, is just one of those. You will love their menu
and what they’ve done with the place. Give them a try if you haven’t already.

N o single establishment could possibly meet all of the demand, and we all know that variety in dining is one of the more
important spices of life. So, we appreciate and respect our peers. But we have unending gratitude for our many daily faithful
and for all others who make us part of their rotation for breakfast and lunch. Please keep contributing to our family business!
For those who haven’t yet experienced Brenda’s, it is our humble opinion that you owe it to yourselves to do so.
Many have told us that it is part of the overall can’t-miss Bolivar experience. “Let’s meet at Brenda’s,” is a com-
mon refrain we love to hear.
As for me, I’m still proud of that first signature in 1999 that made me a small part of the Brenda’s
Café experience. And Brenda? She struggles to remember us these days, but we all still
remember who she is — which is far more than just the name on the window.
Happy 19th Anniversary to Brenda’s Café, all of the crew past and pres-
ent, and all of the great customers. Carolyn Kirklin & Emma
And Happy 150th to the Bolivar Herald-Free Press!
I add my endless thanks to then-associate publisher Jim Sterling, first for bringing
me to the Bolivar newspaper in 1977, and then for introducing me to the wait-
ress who took our order for lunch at Danny’s Nifty Café. She was donat-
ing her lunch break from her real job to help out her brother. And
the rest is history.
Sincerely,

(The name still not on the

window but belonging
to a man who wouldn’t
trade the last 40 years
for anything, espe-
cially the most
recent 19.)

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1999 and counting forward

By Dave Berry
An era ended and an-
other began Feb. 1, 1999,
when Community Pub-
lishers Inc. purchased
Sterling Media Ltd.,
which included the Bo-
livar Herald-Free Press,
Missouri ColorWeb
Printing, the Buffalo Re-
flex and the Cedar Coun-
ty Republican at Stock-
ton.
It was the first step
in newspaper ownership
outside of Benton Coun-
ty, Arkansas, for CPI,
which already owned a
daily, a twice-weekly
and some weeklies there.
It wouldn’t be where
the growth in titles end-
ed, either. The Marsh-
field Mail was added in
June that year, followed
in subsequent years by
papers in Ozark, Nixa,
Harrison and Jasper,
Arkansas, Rogersville,
Republic and eventually
several cities surround-
ing Tulsa after the Ben-
ton County papers were
sold.
The Missouri group
of eight at its peak saw
the end of local printing
operations in Marshfield
and Bolivar in favor of a
new printing plant in an In Bolivar, an old the businesses hold up as publisher of all of the tions in any community chased by Rupert Phillips
industrial park in Spring- building with a lot of under the pressures of a Missouri titles. looking to progress. As and organized under a
field. It offered higher history but also a lot of disrupted industry and Steve Trolinger was an avid reader of news- new corporation, Phillips
quality, more color and problems was torn down The Great Recession. president of CPI, based papers but not an op- Media Group. Dailies at
larger page counts on in favor of Free Press Jim Sterling, majority in Bentonville. Chairman erator, he sought out the West Plains and Sedalia
new equipment. And it Plaza, which is large owner of SML, left the of the board and majority newspaper experience have since been added,
replaced two plants with enough to house not only company with the sale, owner of CPI, but totally of Trolinger to lead the all under the corporate
presses and other equip- the smaller newspaper moving into a newly hands off in its opera- publishing company. guidance of Jim Holland,
ment that were about at office footprint of today endowed chair for com- tions, was Jim Walton, Both retired in 2015, president, based in Har-
the end of their useful but plenty of space for munity journalism at his a banker by trade who setting the stage for the rison.
lives. other businesses. alma mater, the Univer- didn’t care to know how sale of the company. Berry has remained
Higher tech processes The upgrade in print- sity of Missouri, a posi- to manage newspapers The Missouri properties publisher of the five re-
were added throughout ing equipment and office tion from which he re- but wanted to do all he along with Harrison and maining titles in Mis-
the organization, requir- space exemplified the tired one year ago. Dave could do as an investor Jasper, Arkansas, and a souri — Bolivar, Buffa-
ing substantial invest- deeper pockets that came Berry stayed with the to help preserve what he printing plant in Nowata, lo, Stockton, Marshfield
ment. along just in time to help new ownership, serving considered vital institu- Oklahoma, were pur- and Ozark.

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A history
intertwined
BH-FP and Bolivar R-1 schools
By Jean Pufahl Vincent members, school support
When Jessica Franklin staff and one lawyer with
Maull asked if I would be questions regarding buses,
interested in writing an ar- school openings and clos-
ticle for the newspaper’s ings, etc.
150th anniversary special Then I went to the muse-
section, I said I would be um where the curator kind-
delighted to do so. ly steered me in the
After all, I had al- direction of a file
ready been work- cabinet wherein I
ing on an article discovered a folder
about the history labeled “schools.”
of North Ward, I opened the folder
that building and began reading
which now houses the information
the Polk County Vincent therein.
Museum. The only way
It should be easy I can describe what hap-
enough, I thought, to add to pened to the amount of in-
that information and write formation I had at that time
a history of Bolivar R-1 is to remind you of the pho-
schools. I soon learned tos of the cloud produced
into more than I could have dedication of what was then additions to existing ones activities too numerous
that I needed a lot of help. by the atomic bomb that
imagined. the new high school build- are also discussed, and oth- to mention or remember
Subsequently I called for- exploded over Hiroshima.
Most of that growth is ing on March 18, 1927, by er information, as well. have appeared in the news,
mer teachers, students, The amount of informa-
due to a speech given at the Judge J.M. Leavitt, who, I arrived at home, the which has been and still
bus owners, community tion simply mushroomed
interestingly enough, was folder clutched in my hand is a vital link between the
my cousin’s grandfather. like a bag of precious gems, community and the school.
Judge Leavitt was a law- and announced to my long- The Herald-Free Press, the
yer with a lawyer’s love suffering spouse that I’d result of a merger, contin-
for detail. His speech, en- “hit the mother lode.” ues to feature the schools
titled “Bolivar Schools, Throughout Bolivar in many articles throughout
A Historical Article Pre- Schools’ history several the year.
pared by J.M. Leavitt for newspapers have kept the This history goes back
B.H.S. Dedication,” which community informed of the a bit further than the 150
consists of six typewritten school’s progress and ac- years this newspaper has
pages, took the history of tivities. Those newspapers been publishing, and the
Bolivar’s schools back to have kept the community historian inside my head
the beginning. informed of the progress, forbade me to omit the
Every bond issue and events and activities of all early things. I have added
amount; every lot pur- schools in the area. the population of both Polk
chased or sold with the Bond issues and dates County and Bolivar from
amount of each transac- of election; sports events census records in order to
tion; most of the board and awards; new teachers give a better perspective
members who have served and administrators hired; of the environment of the
the school, the administra- school board meetings, folk times.
tors and several teachers running for and elected to This was a most educa-
are named (including the serve on the school board; tional project; I’m glad I
salaries paid); details re- graduating classes and their was asked to do it.
garding new buildings and pictures; and many other See History, Page 5C
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History From Page 4C
Early Days: The first schools were In-
dian schools (workshops). Practical arts
such as carpentry, zoology, botany, forest-
ry and geology were among the subjects
taught.
Population 1840: Bolivar-not found,
Polk County-8,449
1841: The first school house is shown
on a map of Bolivar. It was a log building
which belonged to the Methodist church
and stood southwest of the square.
Population 1850: Bolivar-
not found Polk County-6,186
1851: A direct quote from Judge
Leavitt’s speech: “On July 17, 1851, Wil-
liam Jameson, James B. Jameson and
John W. Jameson leased the south half
of Out Lot Eleven (11) of the Original Plot
of Town of Bolivar, Missouri to William R.
Devin, Benjamin M. Jewett, Moses P. Hart,
Thomas R. Blake and Perry B. Laremore,
in trust for the purpose of having erected
thereon ‘A Male and Female Seminary
of Learning,’ the same to perpetual ex-
istence, the size and dimensions of the
building to be determined by a majority
of said second parties, and when erected
and the school thereon occupied to be
under the control and management of the
parties of the second part as trustees, and
the trustees to be chosen by the majority
of the donors, and the trustees.”
Construction of The Bolivar Academy
was begun. Designated to be a “Male
and Female Seminary of Learning” it was
constructed near where the North Ward
Museum now stands. Although there are
no known records pertaining to that Acad-
emy, it was built and opened in the same
year and operated as a private school,
funded by tuition, until the Civil War began
in 1861. There is no record of any school
in Bolivar having been in operation for the
duration of the Civil War.
Population 1860: Bolivar-409,
Polk County-9,995
1865: Rev. J.C. Nodurfth opened a pri-
vate school in the academy building. The
school continued in operation for several
years.
1866: Bolivar’s Public School District
was organized following the election of
three directors — Judge T.H.B. Dunnegan
and George W. Drake were two of those
elected; the third is not named. The board
had no money, no lot, no house nor mon-
ey to build a school building. They joined
with the academy with what funds could
be obtained and school continued as be-
fore.
Population 1870: Bolivar-635,
Polk County-12,445
March 21, 1870: The Missouri Leg-
islature passed an act authorizing cities,
towns and villages to organize the act
and gave to those towns and cities special
powers and privileges; included among
the privileges listed was one creating a
board of education consisting of six mem-
bers.
June 22, 1871: An election was held
for the purpose of organizing the District
under the act and the proposition carried;
soon after that the first Board of Education
was elected. They were as follows: T.H.B.
Dunnegan (who ultimately served 50
years on the board), John D. Abbe, John
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F. Shipley, Charles L. Dalrymple, John H.
Oldham and T.G. Rechow.
January 4, 1873: The Trustees of the
Bolivar Academy, Washington Galland,
W.L. Snodgrass, William R. Devin, Joseph
McBroom and David Hendrickson execut-
ed a lease to the Board of Education for
use of the Academy building. The lease
was for 999 years and was to expire in the
year 2872.
The Academy building was now inad-
equate for the needs of the school; the
school board submitted a bond issue of
$12,000 which was approved by the vot-
ers.
The new schoolhouse was constructed
near where the academy building stood. It
was built of brick, two stories high with four
classrooms and was occupied in 1873 or
1874. This was the first building the district
ever owned. (This building, in my grand-
mother Pufahl’s time of attendance, was
also called the “Bolivar Academy.”)
The first teachers in the new school
were W.E. Arnold, Principal and Instruc-
tor of High Department (salary $75.00/
month); Byron Lunceford, Intermediate
($40.00/month); and Miss Jennie No-
durfth, Primary ($25.00/month).
October, 1875: Three teachers were
108 Years Old & Still Going Strong!
We are proud to have been serving our
communities since 1910!!
And very proud to have been serving
Bolivar since 1997!!
NEWS
employed at the Academy. John A. Co-
chran’s contract stated that he would teach
the school for $140.00 per month and em-
ploy and pay out of that amount two other
teachers for a term of 10 months. Seven
and one-half of those months he was to
be paid out of the public funds, and was
to take subscriptions for the other two and
one-half months.
The school was graded into three
departments: Primary, Intermediate and
High. Higher Arithmetic, Algebra, Geom-
etry, Trigonometry, Natural Philosophy,
Analysis, Rhetoric, Elocution, History,
Civil Government, Bookkeeping, Physical
Geography, Latin and Writing were to be
taught in the High Department. Average
daily attendance at this time was 120, but
the record adds the number had been
lessened by the prevalence of measles.
1875: A contract was let to build a col-
ored school building for $500.00 and was
in operation for as long as there was a suf-
ficient number of children to attend. Be-
fore the school was built rooms had been
rented to serve the purpose of a school.
Population 1880: Bolivar-516, Polk
County-15,734
1885: A new course of study was ad-
opted for the Academy, but it doesn’t ap-
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pear to have been as extensive as that of
1875. The school was also graded at that
time. S.A. Hoover, A.B., A.M., was Super-
intendent of Schools. Mr. Hoover had long
been a professor at Warrensburg State
Normal School prior to his employment in
Bolivar.
1886: The first three graduates re-
ceived their diplomas; William Raymond,
Clara Chandler and Minnie Walts.
1889: Two classrooms on the ground
floor and an auditorium on the second
were added to the Academy Building.
Population 1890: Bolivar-1,485,
Polk County-20,339
1898: The voters of the district ap-
proved the board’s proposal to purchase
a lot south of the Town Branch and build
a ward school thereon at a cost of $5,000.
The school was to be constructed of brick
with four classrooms (two upstairs and
two down) with large halls on the south
and a full basement under all. (This build-
ing became known as South Ward School
and stood in the location where Tres Ami-
gos, Little Caesar’s, etc., are now located.)
Population 1900: Bolivar-1,869,
Polk County-23,255
June 11, 1902: The district voted to is-
sue bonds for $8,000 to build a new High
School on the site of the Academy Build-
ing.
March 1903: Mr. Henry H. Hohen-
schild, who also designed several court-
houses in Missouri, was hired as architect
for the building. A contract was let to Kill-
buck Brothers for $7,927.00. They razed
the Academy building to use the brick,
lumber and windows in the new build-
ing. This became North Ward School,
now North Ward Museum. The upstairs
windows are different than the downstairs
windows and came from the Academy.
Thirty-nine windows were recycled in this
manner.
North Ward opened as a school on
October 17, 1903. Four elementary
classes were held on the ground floor;
the high school students occupied the
four rooms upstairs. (My dad told me that
when he was an elementary student the
children switched back and forth between
North and South Ward as they progressed
through the grades. Some years they
would attend school at South Ward, and
other years at North Ward.)
Population 1910: Bolivar-1,975,
Polk County-21,561
1917: The board was authorized to sell
bonds for $6,000 to build an addition on
the south side of South Ward School. The
addition added four more classrooms with
a full basement under all.
Population 1920: Bolivar-1,980,
Polk County-20,351
July 29, 1924: The voters approved
the board’s proposal (594 for, 122 against)
to issue bonds for $50,000 for the con-
struction of a new high school. The build-
ing was completed in the fall of 1926 and
school began there on Monday, January
3, 1927. The building was 126’ x 72’, three
stories high with a full basement under all.
It was built of brick, steel and concrete.
The gymnasium occupied a space of 80
x 33 feet. The playing floor was in the
basement. Bleachers on the north side
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and with a balcony above were provided
for spectators. The girls’ team played half
court. Both David and I have heard many
stories about basketball games as both of
our mothers played on the team.
There were 18 classrooms, an office
for the Superintendent, a library room,
halls, two storage rooms with lockers, a
coal room, boiler room and toilets — all
modern and fully equipped. The grounds
cover over half of Knox Addition to the City
of Bolivar.
Mayor J.L. Heckenlively of Springfield,
was the Architect and Superintendent of
Construction. M.B. Gillioz was the con-
tractor.
At some point a building was con-
structed to the south of the high school
building, the purpose of which was to pro-
vide classes for Vocational Agriculture, but
I have not located any records pertaining
to that building.
A football field was donated to the dis-
trict by Herman Pufahl.
North Ward then became North
Ward Elementary and served all chil-
dren, grades 1-7 who lived in town north
of Broadway Street. South Ward served
students in grades 1-7 who lived in town
south of Broadway. Eighth grades for both
North and South Ward were located in the
high school building.
March 18, 1927: The Dedication
The Dedication Ceremony for the
newly constructed Bolivar High School
occurred on Friday, March 18, 1927.
There were both afternoon and evening
sessions. The afternoon session featured
several speakers: For Faculty-John A
Doak, Superintendent; For Students- El-
vin Douglas; For S.W.B.C.- President J.C.
Pike and Herman Pufahl, who spoke for
the taxpayers of the district (basically as-
suring them that all was well financially).
The other afternoon speaker was, of
course, Judge Leavitt, whose speech was
described by the Free Press as “exhaus-
tive”. The “Bolivar Herald” printed the
speech in its entirety. I agree with the sen-
timent expressed in the Free Press. As I
read through the treasure trove of histori-
cal information I cringed at the thought of
all those who had to sit through the whole
thing.
Sports: Both football and basketball
were played at BHS. In the beginning
the boys were called “The Bolivar Ti-
gers” and the girls the “Jungle Janes”.
In the 1950s the team was renamed and
became “The Bolivar Liberators”, named
for that great South American Libera-
tor, Simon Bolivar. Bolivar, Missouri
was named for Bolivar, Tennessee from
whence came many of the early settlers.
Bolivar Tennessee, as far as I know, was
named for Simon Bolivar, but there were
once more than 10 towns named Bolivar
in the United States. Girls’ sports were
forbidden in Bolivar Schools for many
years. (I’m not sure just how long that
ban lasted, but I can assure you that
no girls’ sports were allowed in the late
1950s and early ‘60s, when I attended
B.H.S. When girls were once again al-
lowed to play sports their team became
known as “Lady Liberators.”)
See History, Page 6C
6C Bolivar Herald-Free Press NEWS Wednesday, June 6, 2018

History From Page 5C

Population 1950: Bolivar-3,482, Polk
County-16,062
Former staff
reflections:
Reorganization: In the early 1950s
Missouri law required districts to bring ru-
ral school children to schools in town and
to provide transportation for those children.
Bolivar was the first district to reorganize
in Polk County, thus the “R-1” designation.
Voters approved a bond for the building of

Sue Roweton
new school buildings.
1953-54: Bolivar Schools were very
different that year than they had been in
the past. Mitchell Elementary (grades 1-8)
was new, built just to the west of the high
school building. A new elementary school

(grades 1-6) was also constructed at Polk.
Polk area students were bussed to Bolivar
for grades 7 & 8. Buildings were moved in
from the O’Reilly Army Hospital in Spring-
field to house cafeterias at both North and
South Ward. A new gymnasium was built
to the southwest of the high school build-
ing; the old gymnasium became a cafete-
ria which served high school and Mitchell
students. A library was added where the
gymnasium balcony once was. Other
O’Reilly buildings were moved in to pro-
vide classrooms for band, drum corps and
industrial arts.
Population 1960: Bolivar-3,512, Polk
County-13,753
1963: Leonard Elementary (now the
location of the Primary School) was con-
structed to house grades 1-6. The Mitchell
Building became a Junior High, housing
grades 7-9. The buildings at North Ward
and South Ward were retired from service
as schools. The South Ward building was
closed and later sold, but the North Ward
Building was entangled in legalities. The
trust that had been formed so many years
ago for the Academy was still in effect. The
property upon which North Ward sat was
to be returned to the family when it was
no longer used for educational purposes.
The family members couldn’t be found, so
North Ward just sat…and maybe it waited.
(As nearly as anyone can remember, it
was about this time that bus service was
provided to students in town. However,
nobody I’ve been able to ask is sure and
I don’t remember.)
1966: North Ward was once again
opened as a school, providing half-day
Kindergarten classes. Both morning and
afternoon sessions were held upstairs. In
prior years there had been no public Kin-
dergarten classes; private ones were avail-
able for the price of tuition. Mid-day trans-
portation had to be provided by parents
even if the children lived outside of town. At
this time part of North Ward’s first floor was
occupied by the Polk County Health Dept.
1969: Student population had out-
grown existing space at Leonard. North
Ward continued to house half-day Kinder-
gartens as before, with the addition of first
grade classes on the first floor.
Population 1970: Bolivar-4,769, Polk
County-15,415
1973: Leonard was enlarged and
North Ward ended its long history as a
school building. About the same time the
Population 1980: Bolivar-5,919, Polk
County-18,822
Mid 1980s: Student population contin-
ued to grow. A Middle School was built
north of Leonard Elementary to house
grades 6 - 8. The Mitchell building be-
came part of the high school.
Population 1990: Bolivar-6,845, Polk
County-21,826
1995-96: A bond issue had been ap-
proved for the construction of a new high
school building. The year 1995-96 was
the first year classes were held in that
building and was the first year there was
air-conditioning in all buildings. Although
I have been unable to acquire the mon-
etary amount of the bond it certainly far
exceeded the bonds passed in earlier
years. The building was constructed north
of the Middle School. It originally boasted
an auditorium, cafeteria, a gymnasium,
several classrooms and a Vo-Ag Build-
ing. Additions have since been made to
the building. The Middle School became
the Intermediate School. Mitchell, which
had been greatly expanded throughout
the years, became the Middle School.
The old gym became the Middle School
Gymnasium.
New Names: The naming of all the
buildings was a concern. After a great deal
of deliberation the committee in charge
determined the names are as follows:
Bolivar Primary School, Kindergarten-
Grade 2
Bolivar Intermediate School, Grades
3-5
Bolivar Middle School, Grades 6-8
Bolivar High School, Grades 9-12
W
hen asked to share a memory of my time at
the BH-FP (where I worked as the ad manag-
er/promotions director from 1988 to 1999),
more than any single event or anecdote, I remembered
the people. Those I worked with on the staff and the
business owners I worked with in the community.
When you tell people you were in sales for 10 years,
they often remark on how difficult that must be or how
they could never do a sales job. But, I always had an
easy answer. It makes all the difference in the world if
you believe in what you’re selling.
And it wasn’t just the amazing people I worked with.
The business people I was working with knew the value
of their community newspaper as well. To use a cliche
shine Preschool, Bolivar Center for the the BH-FP “sold itself.”
Developmentally Disabled, and the Alter- I still read the paper from cover to cover every week
native School. Programs and curriculum
and feel proud to tell people I worked in journalism.
are provided to meet the needs of every
student. Even though I wasn’t writing news stories, I sold the
Bolivar’s student population is pres- ads that made providing that service possible.
ently (March, 2018) 2,753; there are 209
I believe with all my heart in the vital role that
teachers and 15 administrators, as well as
150 who serve as support staff. journalism plays in our world today, on both a small
The last bond issue passed was for and large scale. Playing a part in that and the people
$11,000.00+ and provided for the im-
I worked alongside to do it is my favorite memory of
provement of cafeterias and HVACS.
working at BH-FP.
I have greatly enjoyed this as-
Also there was the time I got everyone to dress up as
signment, probably much more
Dave Berry.
than Jessica enjoyed the work I
once assigned to her. It has been a
lot of fun to find and learn, and then
find more fascinating facts about
the educational progress of Bolivar
Schools.
Thank you, to each one of you
who helped me gather the informa-
tion and a very special thanks to
my long-suffering spouse who is
always willing to proof, edit and
make suggestions to improve any-
thing I put on paper.
Judge Leavitt’s introductory
statement was: “The people of this
community have always taken a
great interest and pride in their
schools, and in the education of

school at Polk was closed.
During all this time there were remodel-
ing projects going on here and there, but
are too numerous to list in this article.
1950
Population 2010: Bolivar-10,325, All their children.”
Polk County 31,137
Obviously, that still holds true
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Former staff reflections:

Jackie Dunn Wiehe
C
ongratulations, BH-FP, on 150 years of pub- cade since the old Herald and Free Press newspapers
lishing! had been merged. The BH-FP offices and printing
Jim Sterling hired me out of college in press were in a repurposed auto dealership building
1975 to follow Linda Engleman McBride as editor on South Springfield Avenue. Bloody Mo. 13 was
of the People & Living section. still bloody but in the process of becoming four lanes
Mark Wiehe was news editor during the first year to Springfield. The Dunnegan brothers still were in
I was on the staff, and in October 1978, I left Boli- Polk County Bank on the northwest corner of the
var after he and I were courthouse square,
married in a ceremony and Mr. T.H.B. en-
in Dunnegan Memo- joyed showing inter-
rial Park. We made ested visitors his art
our home in Colum- collection on display
bia, where he lived and at the bank.
worked. With our two Bolivar’s City
sons, John and Michael, Hall and municipal
we have lived there offices were in a lit-
ever since. tle building south of
One of the “extra du- the courthouse, and
ties as assigned” with the county jail was

A cut worth
my job always felt like nearby in the up-
a weekly trip through stairs of the old brick
local history. I com- house, the sheriff’s
piled a weekly Remem- office located on the

keeping
By Rose Roweton
Back in about 1969, our youngest son, Kelly, and I
were at the store doing errands (after the other four kids
had gone to school) for Western Auto on the Northeast
Corner of the square.
We were copying statements, as we had no copier then.
We were at the Douglas and Douglas Law Firm, and the
Bolivar Free Press was right next door. I could put two
statements on a page, but then I had to cut them.
My dad, Elvin Douglas, at the law office had a won-
derful pair of scissors that cut those statements in two
swaths.
I said, “Dad, I need a pair of those scissors.” He said
he had bought those scissors from Marshall Gravely who
owned the Bolivar Free Press (which my dad called the
Weekly Struggle) — and with a sly grin on his face, he
said, “When I die, you can have them.”
Ten years later he passed away, too young, at age 69.
A couple of weeks passed, and I walked in the office
and my brother, Kerry Douglas, who had joined the firm
by then, without a word, handed me those scissors!
I still have them and used them to cut statements until
we closed our store, Roweton’s Home Center, at the end
of 2017.
ber When column of a
few noteworthy news
items from 25, 40 and
75 years earlier in Bo-
livar and Polk County,
those being the early
1950s, mid 1930s and
early 1900s. The items
were gleaned from
bound issues of both the Herald and the Free Press
newspapers published independently during that
time.
In those old yellowed albums of newspapers,
it was striking to see longevity and continuity of
people and places in the county throughout those
75 years. I recognized so many family names from
earlier generations of local people. There were ads
from businesses still in operation or ones that had
endured but later bore names of different owners.
Southwest Baptist College was always mentioned in
the issues 25 and 40 years old. Activities of Univer-
sity Extension and 4-H always were big news items.
Elections generated much interest and discussion.
There was abundant evidence of great pride in each
of the communities of Polk County, their schools,
churches, organizations and people.
The Bolivar Mark and I experienced was part of a
different era. At that time, it had been less than a de-
first floor.
Teters Floral and
the garment factory
were the mass em-
ployers.
There was no art
museum or YMCA,
and North Ward
School building’s fu-
ture was very uncertain. Southwest Baptist was still
College. The month before I left Bolivar, a name
was being chosen for the brand new hospital that
would be built on the north side of town.
As much as things have changed, I feel sure the
pride of place and heritage still exists within resi-
dents in all of Polk County.
It was a pleasure to write about and photograph
so many interesting people of the area during the
three years I was privileged to live among you and
make lasting friendships. Mark and I both believe
our lives and careers were shaped immeasurably by
the freedom and opportunities offered in Bolivar on
our first newspaper jobs with Jim Sterling and Jac
and Rheba Zimmerman. We are forever grateful.
Jackie Dunn Wiehe was editor of what was then
called the People & Living section from 1975 to
1978, and Mark Wiehe was the news editor from
1974 to 1976.

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The Sterling years were laced in gold

By Dave Berry
From late 1967 until
Feb. 1, 1999, James C.
Sterling was a principal
architect of local news
and marketing through the
pages of local newspapers.
His name was Sterling
and his hair color was
appropriately silver be-
ginning at an early age,
perhaps due in part to the
stress of the business, but
his newspaper touch was
golden when it came to
recognition for quality.
The Bolivar Herald-
Free Press under his own-
ership earned seven Gold
Cups from the Missouri
Press Association, recog-
nizing it as Missouri’s best
weekly newspaper. It also
received many first-place
awards for General Excel-
lence and more than 480
total awards by the end of
a 31-year era.
A sister paper, the Ce-
dar County Republican
at Stockton, also earned a
Gold Cup, making a total
of eight strikes of gold.
The Gold Cups for the
Herald-Free Press came in
1984, 1985, 1986, 1989,
1992, 1993 and 1996.
In 1999, just after his era
ended but still riding his
momentum, the Herald-
Free Press was recognized
by the National Newspa-
per Association as “The
Best of the States.”
Sterling, a member of
the Bolivar High School
Hall of Fame and 1960
graduate, returned in De-
cember 1967 to manage
the local newspaper fresh
after three publications
had become one.
That was the beginning
of a Bolivar newspaper ca-
reer that would earn him
induction into the Missouri
Newspaper Hall of Fame
and receipt of the coveted
Missouri Honor Medal
from his alma mater, the
University of Missouri
School of Journalism.
The Stufflebam family
owned the Bolivar Her-
ald beginning in the early
1900s. It was in 1967 that
Ralph Stufflebam held the
reins in succession of his
father, Frank. Ralph also
was general manager of
KYTV, now better known
as KY3 in Springfield.
Stufflebam executed the
purchases of the Free Press
and the Polk County Times
in late 1967 and quickly
hired Sterling to become
general manager of the new
combined product.
The first week of com-
bined publication actually
involved the exact same
content being published
under two different original
titles.
The next week it was
one paper bearing the flag
Bolivar Free Press-Herald,
perhaps as an olive branch
to the Republican half of the
name even though the new
owner came from the Dem-
ocrat half.
Sterling’s first act after
coming on board was to
recommend a reversal of
names, not based on poli-
tics but on so many other
mergers of newspapers that
involved “Herald” being the
first of the combined names.
“It just sounded better,”
he said.
And so it became on the
third week.
Those two newspaper
names were combined to
become the new name but
the Polk County Times of-
fice, at 213 E. Broadway
Ave., became home base.
The volume number of the
Herald was adopted, hence
this being only Vol. 146
while the Free Press part
of the name just completed
150 years.
The Free Press had pub-
lished in what is now the
extreme west portion of the
Douglas Haun & Heide-
mann law office on West
Broadway Avenue. The
Herald had been in what
is now Solutions Salon but
was the long-time office of
attorney Ralph Gilchrist on
East Jackson Street. In be-
tween it was a restaurant
named Ralph’s in honor
of attorney Ralph, not the
Herald’s Ralph.
The newly merged pa-
per printed in Clinton at the
time.
Sterling was general
manager, reporter, editor,
photographer, ad salesman,
page designer, delivery
man and more.
The rest of the staff con-
sisted of a part-time sales-
man, two ad composers
and a receptionist who also
composed news copy.
But the Stufflebam own-
ership was short-lived. He
sold the paper to Jac and
Rheba Zimmerman of Wil-
low Springs, who took over
in March 1968.
Fearing his job security
after learning what was in
the offing, Sterling ac-
quired the Fair Play Advo-
cate as a safety valve. But
his concerns were allayed
when the Zimmermans
brought him in as a junior
partner, along with his Fair
Play flag that never gained
new life.

Congratulations Early in the Zimmerman

ownership, the former Gal-
Sterling bought the
newspaper, along with
Berry became publisher
of the Herald-Free Press

Bolivar Herald- livan auto dealership build-

ing, which more recently
had been an early home for
Teters Floral Products, was
the Stockton flag, in late
1979, just prior to Jac
Zimmerman’s death. He
Jan. 1, 1987 and executive
vice president of Sterling
Media in 1989, and be-
had already purchased the gan acquiring stock in the

Free Press on purchased and became the

new home for the newspa-
per and a three-unit offset
Buffalo Reflex and Dal-
las County Republican in
January of that year.
company. The company
sold to Community Pub-
lishers Inc., effective Feb.
King Press. Printing of the He eventually broke 1, 1999.

150 paper was back in Bolivar.

That building was at the
same South Springfield
out the printing operation
to become Missouri Col-
orWeb Printing and orga-
Berry remained with the
new ownership and Ster-
ling soon thereafter occu-

Years!!
Avenue location where the
office is still today, but in
a new office complex, Free
Press Plaza.
Dan Zimmerman soon
arrived to become the first
BH-FP editor who didn’t
have other titles. He was
followed in that job by Ed.
Payton, then Mark Wiehe,
Jim Hamilton, Dave Berry
and finally Judy Kallen-
bach to finish out the Ster-
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Sterling Media Ltd.
Sterling remained active
in several aspects of the
operation until beginning
to mix in other interests in
the mid-1980s. For exam-
ple, he eventually became
a newspaper broker, leav-
ing day-to-day manage-
ment of the Sterling Media
pied the endowed chair for
community journalism at
his alma mater, a job from
which he retired last sum-
mer.
Sterling, despite his
retirement, remains to-
day one of the most rec-
ognized names and faces
in community journalism
throughout the United
States, still making his
home in Columbia with

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Reading Former staff reflections:
my history Dan Zimmerman
M
y parents, Jac
By Joan K. Cloyed Cox and Rheba
The Bolivar paper has been important in my family Zimmerman
for generations. bought the Herald-Free
I can picture in my mind watching both of my grand- Press while I was still at
fathers, Bud Zumwalt and Earl Cloyed, reading the Bo- the University of Mis-
livar paper. Both of my great-grandfathers would surely souri School of Journal-
have read the paper as they were businessmen and might ism. They had previ-
even have placed ads. ously owned the Willow
G.W. Cloyed was a blacksmith specializing in mak- Springs News and Mtn.
ing and repairing the wheels of wagons (a wheelwright). View Standard, and prior
James Marion (J.M.) Zumwalt purchased land, laid out to that in the late 1940s,
lots, leaving land for a church, school and cemetery. He the Miller County Auto-
opened a store. gram in Tuscumbia.
Soon, the little town was named Polk. He would be- Jim Sterling was the
come the postmaster and also became a county judge, Herald-Free Press gener-
now called a commissioner. He would have needed to al manager, and I joined
keep up on all news and might even have subscribed to the H-FP as editor upon
both papers at the time. graduation in 1969.
Both families were Democrats, so it is most likely The newspaper was
they would have subscribed to the Bolivar Herald. housed in a crowded spot
J.M. was asked by the Bolivar Free Press to write just a few doors down
about the experiences of his father, grandfather and him- from Roweton’s West-
self as they settled what is now the northeast part of Polk ern Auto. Early every
County. Wednesday, I would take
I have copies of eight articles he wrote. A notation on Dad’s Chevelle convert-
the copies indicates that the articles were published in ible, pulling a U-Haul
1908. trailer, to Marshfield
He tells stories about the first entry into the area by his where the H-FP was
father, Adam Zumwalt, and three other men. printed at the Mail plant.
He tells about the naming of creeks and land areas. After a year or so, Jac
He tells about the first cabins and houses, clearing and and Rheba bought the
plowing of the land, mills built, mail delivery, attending former auto dealership
a school and preachers of various denominations hold- and then Teters Floral served semi-retirement.
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dants still living in Polk County. to the post office (since growth in the local news
I have many clippings from Bolivar papers over the replaced with Free Press media, another positive
decades that show a wide variety of news about descen- Plaza). The spacious
dants. front was remodeled, and
The clippings include birth and death notices, stories in the building’s rear, a
about athletes, leaders, a school board member, business three-unit, 12-page News
owners, teachers, Bolivar High School Hall of Fame in- King press (made in Jo-
ductees, a postmistress, employees of a variety of Boli- plin) was installed. We
var businesses and volunteers. now could print our own
I definitely read both editions of the paper each week. newspaper along with
My daughter says that I read every word — not quite, sister paper, the Cedar
but almost! County Republican in
I know I am not the only descendant of these two fam- Stockton.
ilies that reads the Bolivar Herald-Free Press each week. Jim and I worked well
It tells us about all types of events we could attend, together and the paper
how our taxes are used and what is happening in our grew with the town, al-
schools and businesses. lowing Jac and Rheba
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Will never forget this night.
The “youth group” in Bolivar was so
close that we had a rotating dinner at
someone’s house every month. This
particular evening was going well
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the man and woman in the car died
Bolivar Herald-Free Press 9C
our 20s and many other
young adults were mov-
ing to Bolivar to join the
family business or start
one on their own.
Years later, attorney
Kerry Douglas told me
he had mixed feelings
about joining his father’s
law firm in Bolivar but
was soon thrilled to see
other young profession-
als moving to town.
Among them were
R.D. Vestal of Vestal
Equipment, Charles Long
of Bolivar Hardware, Bill
Jones of Hacker’s, Danny
Martin of Martin’s Fur-
niture, Derald Isdell of
Town and Country Lum-
ber, Charlie Miller of
Miller’s Jewelry, Jim and
Paul Davolt with a florist
shop, and Rex Blackwell
with Braithwait’s.
An influx of young,
professional people mov-
ing to a small town in the
Midwest was unusual. In
most cases, young adults
couldn’t wait to “move
out.” But I believe our
“crowd” of young pro-
fessionals helped make
Bolivar the fine city it is
today.
instantly. It was awful. All of us have
(and will have) to cover such happen-
ings and we’ll never forget them, but
it’s part of the job.
The day Bob Hope came to Bo-
livar. His top administrative assistant
was a Bolivar native and unfortunate-
ly, she passed away and Bob came to
Bolivar in 1969 to deliver a eulogy at
her funeral at Butler Funeral Home.
She was Joan Maas, his co-producer.
Hope’s nickname for her was “Bolivar
Baby.”
10C Bolivar Herald-Free Press
Stufflebam a settling force for the
‘H’
in ‘BHFP’
He was also a driving force
behind Bolivar’s greatest
day in 1948 and the survival
of Southwest Baptist
By Dave Berry
Frank L. Stufflebam was
days late telling his wife
what he had done on a trip to
Bolivar to conduct teachers’
summer school training as
Polk County’s commissioner
of schools.
It was the beginning of
June 1904 when he took
time from those duties to
meet with two attorneys
who had owned the Bolivar
Herald for about five years.
The meeting ended with him
becoming the sixth owner in
the newspaper’s 33-year his-
tory.
How gutsy was that
move? Consider that it
wouldn’t be until he returned
home to Humansville on
June 7 that he would tell his
wife, mother of their four-
month-old son, about the un-
expected purchase.
Oh, and that would be the
same woman who 10 years
earlier had refused to marry
him if he followed through
with a desire to buy a news-
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paper in Osceola.
That’s how gutsy the
move was.
And it wouldn’t be the
last time he would be brave
in the face of challenges
in stopping the revolving
door of Herald ownership.
Many newspapers had al-
ready come and gone in
Polk County, but under his
ownership the Herald would
become one of only two with
real staying power.
He would be involved
with the paper’s ownership
and management until his
death 47 years later. And
the paper, flying a Democrat
banner, remained in the fam-
ily until March 1957, for a
total of 53 years, all of which
were in serious competi-
tion with the Bolivar Free
Press, a Republican brand,
and a number of other flags
that came and went over that
time.
In his introduction to his
new readership June 16,
1904, Frank promised to
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“advocate Jeffersonian de-
mocracy pure and simple,
high standards for the coun-
ty’s schools and teachers,
and anything contributing to
the upbuilding of town, state,
or nation.” The latter point
included “the use of all hon-
orable means for suppress-
ing the liquor traffic through-
out the state.”
In that first issue, he of-
fered a scholarship to South-
west Baptist College in
Bolivar for the boy or girl
soliciting the most “whole-
year, paid-in-advance sub-
scriptions.” That was the first
of many ways in which he
would co-op with the local
college. The original campus
of the school would eventu-
ally be named for him, com-
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memorating his involvement
in bringing it back to life and
helping it sustain.
It would be no mystery to
which newspaper local at-
torney Elvin Douglas would
refer as “The Baptist Bugle,”
according to son Kerry
Douglas. The Free Press, to
the elder Douglas, was “The
Weekly Struggle.”
A fire in 1910 destroyed
the college campus, putting
the school out of business for
three years. Stufflebam was
instrumental in the drive to
get it rebuilt and back in op-
eration. He was on its board
of trustees for the last 45
years of his life.
That original campus was
named for him in 1968, af-
ter a second fire became the
driving force to buy 102
acres to the south and de-
velop the more prominent
campus of today.
He used his editorial page
to advocate for Bolivar and
Polk County betterment.
He listed as needs more
hitch racks, a chamber of
commerce, a good laundry,
improved streets and side-
walks, a sanitarium and a
foundry. He promoted shop-
ping locally.
His paper would become
the first in the state to enlist
the agriculture college at the
university to contribute ar-
ticles to rural newspapers, a
practice that became a regu-
lar part of the university’s
extension work.
In 1921, he continued to
press for road construction
and repair, and he traveled
about to see farmers, ask-
ing them to sell land for use
as rights of way. This was
while he was also serving
as the appointed postmaster,
limiting his newspaper work
to only the editorial page.
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In 1930, fortified at the
paper by the presence of his
son, Ralph, the elder Stuffle-
bam sought a seat in the state
legislature, advocating for an
income tax to raise money
for government and reduc-
ing its dependence on real
and personal property taxes,
which he thought were un-
fair. He lost 3,901 to 3,148
in an election where Repub-
licans won all 13 offices on
the ballot.
Perhaps his crowning
achievement was his effort
over many years to bring
national recognition to Bo-
livar. He worked to get the
nation of Venezuela to pres-
ent a statue of Simon Bo-
livar, “The Liberator,” to
Missouri’s city of Bolivar.
World War II interrupted
those efforts, but, finally,
on July 5, 1948, Romulo
Gallegos, president of Ven-
ezuela, met in Bolivar with
U.S. President Harry S Tru-
man for the dedication of
said statue.
It was estimated that more
than 80,000 were in the tiny
town to view the parade
and witness the dedication.
Stufflebam worked 18-hour
days for months in advance
of the event to ensure that it
would be all that he had en-
visioned.
That accomplishment,
carried out from a minor-
ity political position in the
county, culminated in what
remains as perhaps Boli-
var’s “greatest day.” The
statue still stands in what
is known as Neuhart Park,
and the high school’s sports
teams, previously known as
the Tigers, became the Lib-
erators four years after that
dedication.
Competition between
the town’s two surviving
newspapers was fierce but
fair and civil from the time
Stufflebam joined the cause
in 1904. Prior to that, civil-
ity was a foreign concept
to many of the folks who
operated the Herald. The
Herald’s sharp barbs were
mostly ignored by the al-
ready stable ownership of
the Free Press, which made
it easy for a healthy respect
to develop between the
competitors when Stuffle-
bam came along and acted
accordingly.
That respect led to the
Herald offering help to the
Free Press to publish after
the death of its long-time
editor in 1934, a gesture
returned years later by the
Free Press upon Frank’s
death.
That civility and Stuffle-
bam’s tenacity resulted in
the Herald living to become
the first half of a newspaper
flag celebrating a 150th an-
niversary overall and a 50th
anniversary of the combined
product.
It was the second gen-
eration Stufflebam, Ralph,
a television executive at the
time, who orchestrated the
merger of three products
into one in late 1967, and
eventually settling on the
new name being the Boli-
var Herald-Free Press, after
experimenting for one week
with the name Bolivar Free
Press-Herald.
Many thanks to Martin E.
McCullen, whose term pa-
per for his History and Prin-
ciples of Journalism course
at the Missouri School of
Journalism in 1959, pro-
vided the bulk of this con-
tent. Much credit is also due
to a Free Press heir, Ben
Gravely, for his help in the
archives of both papers.
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Former staff reflections: Linda Wieland Bunch

I
n the fall of my senior year at Bolivar Jim introduced me to the University of
High School, I dropped out of band. Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism; Linda’s lessons
An injury left me unable to play my the No. 1 journalism school in the nation, • I learned to count not to never scratch and/or It’s too soon for them to
clarinet and not knowing what do with my as well as the oldest. And, I credit him for only by inches and pag- touch anything or any be thinking about next
first-hour class. Limited options included making it possible for me to attend. es, but by column width, body part you didn’t want week’s ad, but plenty
study hall, shop with freshman boys and a On my first visit to the J-School, I picas, leading and add- to leave record of while of time for them to alert
journalism class with Randy Jones. I opted stopped by the Columbia Missourian ing pages in multiples of working with ink-printed you to the mistake you
for the latter. — the daily newspaper published by the fours. So, when in doubt newsprint. made in their current
It was standard the first-hour class pro- school. No planned interview, no appoint- — go sell more ads! • Here, even 40-plus one.
duced the school newspaper and the last- ment — just introduced myself to the ad- • I learned never to years later, just like Pav- • Paula Clasby and I
hour class was in charge of the yearbook. vertising manager. wear open-toed shoes lov’s dog, I have an in- would get almost Christ-
Already enrolled for the yearbook class, I When she heard I worked for Jim at the or sandals when hur- ternal alarm that sounds mas-morning giddy over
was now privileged to bookend my school Bolivar paper, she called the general man- riedly working with sharp when I talk about doing the arrival of new clip art
day with “Journalism by Jones.” ager to come meet me. We had a nice talk X-acto knives — just in something on a Tues- books.
When about Boli- case you lost your grip. day. That’s deadline day. • No one could smoke
Randy asked var, newspa- • I miss the forgone Don’t plan anything. a cigarette longer with-
for some- pers and Jim. tools of the trade. Blue- • There is not a longer out flipping the ashes
one to go to I men- lined layout pages, fine- space of time than that than Gerry Keller while
the Herald- tioned I was tipped turquoise blue from a Wednesday pub- typing a Woods grocery
Free Press headed next Flair pens, the smell of lication day to the next ad.
to typeset to a maga- hot wax and the odious Wednesday when you • No one’s eyes could
copy for the zine office a scents of photo devel- have omitted an ad or well-up with tears faster
school pa- few blocks oping chemicals that made a mistake on one than Libby Elliott when
per, I volun- away where lingered on your clothes which needs corrected. talking about anything.
teered. I had I heard there prompting everyone out- • Never take a call Anything.
no idea what might be a side the office to ask, from an advertiser on a • No one can sneeze
typesetting job. “What’s that smell?” Wednesday, especially as many times in a row
entailed, The maga- • Always remember a Wednesday morning. as Jim Sterling.
but I knew zine didn’t
I could type even know I right, you stayed in good standing with editions for Southwest Baptist University
and I knew was coming. her. I made sure I did that. She was a and Citizens Memorial Hospital openings
the assign- Yet, when I jewel. and anniversary.
ment would arrived, they I answered a lot of phones at the BH- I started the Bolivar H-FP Retail Club,
get me out had a mes- FP early on and was trained very specifi- initiated promotions and even published
of school. I sage for me cally by Rheba on the “ways and the ways a Simon Bolivar coloring book complete
took it. from the ad not” to do that job. with custom art by the illustrious Keith
At the Linda, in the Sterling era manager at Details. Always get the details. And the Robinson, featuring renderings of Simon
BH-FP, I the Missou- billing information. Bolivar in the advertisers’ stores.
was parked in the tiniest of cubicles at the rian — would I please come back? On the September Tuesday evening af- As a part of distributing that Simon Bo-
keyboard of a gigantic blue Compugraphic In the short time it took me to walk a ter Labor Day 1983, when we were finish- livar coloring book, a BHS senior dressed
Junior typesetting computer nearly as large few blocks, the Missourian had called Jim ing the final pages for that week’s paper, I up and played the part of the Venezuelan
as the room. When finished typing, you re- and whatever he said, it caused them to of- answered the phone. general.
moved the film canister from the machine fer me a job. The hurt I heard in the voice of our co- He traveled with me to area schools
and prayed on your way to the dark room A full-time job. With benefits, bonus worker Libby Elliott still affects me today. with a program on the history of Bolivar
that all would develop correctly. and the waiving of some classes based on Libby’s daughter and son-in-law, mar- and Polk County, as well as talking about
I volunteered for and learned every job my experience at the Herald-Free Press. ried the Saturday prior, had been killed the importance of freedom and what free-
Randy offered. Being at the newspaper of- That reminded me again, I came from a in an auto accident while on their honey- dom of the press meant.
fice so much, then-editor Jim Sterling pe- pretty special paper and people. moon. The family just received the news. Those were the early days of the News-
riodically would ask me to help out on the I worked, studied, wrote and completed Several of us drove immediately to papers in Education program.
“real” paper. a couple survey projects for the BH-FP and Libby’s house. We comforted. We cooked. I still smile when I think about that
I typed newspaper copy, pasted up ads, the Buffalo Reflex, also owned by Jim. We cleaned. truly funny, zealously industrious young
answered the phones, proofed classified After graduation, I excitedly returned to That’s just what you did for family, and man.
ads, cleaned the office, learned to run oth- work for him and the rest of his weeklies she was our newspaper mom. But I sure cried a lot that spring of 1984
er equipment, pulled tear sheets and tore as marketing and promotions manager un- And another story… when a tragic car accident claimed his
down pages once they went to print. til starting a family and my own business. After returning from J-School, I helped too-short life.
I worked in the pressroom, stuffing sec- I am so thankful that God put me in the with the first issues of the Bolivar Liv- I still miss Jimmy Shelenhamer.
tions and tying bundles of papers for deliv- paths of Randy Jones, Jim Sterling, BH- ing Guide, Progress editions, and special Loved that boy.
eries. Later in my career, I would advance FP Publisher Jac Zimmerman and all the
to “fly-girl,” catching the freshly printed rest of the BH-FP gang who raised me.
and folded sections right off the press as
quickly as they were printed.
The summer after graduation, when Jim
Randy gave me an assignment in the
fall of 1975 that turned into my career.
Didn’t know it then. But forever grate-
Congratulations Bolivar Herald-
needed someone to fill in selling ads, he ful now.
asked if I had an interest in advertising
and would I want that job for a couple of Zimmermans and Libby
-30- Free Press on 150 years!
weeks. I first got acquainted with Publisher Jac
I said yes. Zimmerman when I was typesetting for
I really didn’t know much about adver- the high school paper.
tising, but I knew I wanted to work — and He was interested in knowing who I
I didn’t want to say no to anything that was, who were my parents and just what
would keep me a part of the paper. was I doing at the paper.
Armed with a list of ads to pick up and I remember him saying, “OK. You can
a yellow legal pad, I walked to the Bolivar stay.” And then flashing a fatherly grin and
Square. wink.
Jester’s House of Glass wasn’t on my From then on, he would greet me with,
list, but I stopped anyway. I’m not sure “Are you still here?”
Oby Jester had ever bought an ad since I loved hearing him peck out his col-
opening the store, but that summer, cel- umn. Manual typewriter. Yellow copy pa-
ebrating an anniversary, he wanted one. per.
I will never forget the shock and grin of Jac also taught me to never take the
disbelief on Jim’s face when I told him I top newspaper off a stack of papers. Real
had sold Oby an ad. newspaper people always took the second
After pinch-hitting for those two weeks, from the stack, something I still do today
Jim never moved me from the advertising and always think of Jac.
department. I learned all things advertis- Jac’s wife, Rheba, taught me much, as
ing, from sales to layout to copywriting to well. She was business, golf and Republi-
graphics. I loved helping businesses share can politics.
their stories. If you worked hard and did your job

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Newspaper
crucial to
family research
By Susan Sparks
I volunteer at the Polk County Genealogical
Society Research Facility on the square, and
newspapers are a crucial part of historic and
family research.
We use historical Polk County newspapers on
microfilm at our facility on a daily basis, or, as I
affectionately call them, “portals into the past.”
Newspapers of the 1800s and early 1900s
carried mostly national news with just a small
percentage of the paper being devoted to local
news. I guess at that time, if you wanted local
news you could go to the square or dry goods
store and get an earful of the latest news being
passed around. Think coffee shop or Facebook
of the past!
As times changed and radios became avail-
able to the masses, the papers took a turn from
national news, which was being covered on the
radio to more local news.
The newspapers are a wealth of information
on your ancestors. From obituaries to births to
wedding anniversaries to local scandals and
crimes, newspapers of the past can flesh out a
family history or clear up the who, what, where
or why of an event, just like they do today.
Many times, I load the microfilm newspaper
looking for a particular incident and five hours
later realize I have veered off my assigned task
and have entered the Bolivar of 1895 where I
learned about everything from local government
concerns to who built a new house or who wel-
comed a new Republican into their home. The
newspapers of the past, just like today, cover the
good, the bad and sometimes the ugly. News-
papers add to our collective understanding of
the world around us and, unlike TV, radio or the
internet, they are memories that you can physi-
cally hang on to and pass to the next generation.
Thanks to our generous donors, we have
Polk County newspapers on microfilm from
the 1850s to current issues. We also have news-
papers on microfilm from Cedar and Hickory
counties and Springfield (Greene County).
Feel free to stop in at our facility on the south-
east corner of the Bolivar square and take a trip
into the past! We are totally volunteer-based and
maintain the year-round hours of Mon., Wed.,
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Former staff reflections:
Stacey Hamby
W
hen I enrolled in the
only journalism class of-
fered at SBU in the early
1990s, I never imagined how that
one decision to take a writing class
— simply because I enjoyed writing
— would set the course for a career
in journalism and public relations.
It was my good
fortune that the
instructor of that
class was Bolivar
Herald-Free Press
Editor Judy Kal-
lenbach. In the
years since, I’ve
always liked to say
that Judy spotted
a natural talent in
me and plucked me
from the classroom
and put me in the
newsroom to teach
me the skills need-
ed to make it as a
news writer.
She hired me as a part-time
proofreader/editorial assistant and
about a year later, I moved into the
position of reporter — right out of
college. That year — 1993 — I was
excited to see my first-ever front
page byline. It was the beginning
of my realization that I love to tell
stories. I love to hear the stories of
people who lived events I’ve only
read about in school; for example,
I remember interviewing the late
John Playter. He never before had
talked about his time as part of the
Bataan Death March during World
War II until he wrote a book.
I was the one who had the privi-
lege of meeting him and hearing his
story firsthand. I was learning peo-
ple’s stories matter. And I enjoyed
writing those stories.
Not having grown up on a farm, I
wasn’t quite sure how I would relate
to being the agriculture section edi-
tor, but as the rookie at the BH-FP,
that responsibility was mine, and
I embraced it and enjoyed meet-
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ing the people of Polk County and
learning things that were new to me.
One of my most memorable as-
signments early on was to go take a
photo of twin calves (or some other
bovine anomaly … that’s not the
part of the story I remember most).
Here I was dressed in my office
slacks and black
flats tippy-
toeing through
some mud toting
a camera to take
a picture and get
the scoop. I’m
sure I made the
farmer chuckle
inwardly, but he
was as gracious
as Polk County
folks are and
never made me
feel like I didn’t
belong in that
barnyard.
As a result of
those responsibilities, such as be-
ing the ag editor, I learned that it is
OK to ask questions about things I
have no idea about — and listen to
people describe what they are pas-
sionate about.
I carry that into every area of my
life, asking questions and learning
new things.
Also stuck with me to this day
are Judy’s rules of editing; actu-
ally, I’m confident I don’t know any
other way.
Thank you, Bolivar Herald-Free
Press, for giving this 20-some-
thing college student a chance.
Because of you, I found what I
loved doing and spent many more
years writing.
Today, I remain in the communi-
cations field as a community rela-
tions specialist for Liberty Hospital
in Kansas City’s northland area. I
am blessed to have been a part of
the BHFP family!
Stacey Hamby worked with the
BH-FP from 1992 to 1996.
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Former staff reflections:
Emily Pohlsander
W
hen I was a reporter for the Bolivar the file to be printed. But right before I saved the
Herald-Free Press, I got to do some- document, I accidentally dragged little thumbnail
thing most jour- versions of the pages on the
nalists only dream could hap- computer screen out of order.
pen to them. What came hot off the
No, I didn’t accept a Pulit- presses was actually a hot
zer Prize. mess of jumbled up pages,
I got to burst into the print- confusing to read because
er room of the paper and yell, many of the supply lists
“Stop the presses!” jumped from one page to the
Of course, I was the reason next. The section read as if it
the presses had to be stopped had been shuffled like a deck
to begin with. of cards.
I was in charge of putting I don’t know how much it
together a special back-to- cost the newspaper to reprint
school section, filled with sup- the section. I do remember the
ply lists for all the Polk County mistake was caught early in
elementary classrooms. I had the printing process. And I do
written profiles about new administrators and in- remember I earned a $50 bonus that month for
cluded stories about making the transition from taking on that extra project. So maybe I didn’t do
summer to fall easier on kids. And I had designed too much damage.
the page layout for the entire section myself. Or maybe my bonus was originally supposed
After getting the final version approved, I sent to be a lot larger.
Former staff reflections:
Charlotte Marsch
M
y fondest memories of working at newspaper during my senior year of college,
the Bolivar Herald-Free Press are it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with
the people — Bolivar.
from co-workers to you, the I am grateful to the people
faithful readers. of Bolivar and Polk County
Many of my co-workers for welcoming me to the
at the BH-FP have moved community and entrusting
on to other professions, but me to tell your stories. Work-
we still have a common ing at the newspaper taught
bond of the press. I owe so me the importance of com-
much to former editor Judy munity, especially a commu-
Kallenbach and current nity working together for the
publisher Dave Berry for betterment of all.
their mentorship through I will always consider it a
the years. privilege and an honor to be a
Like many others who small part of serving the peo-
come to Bolivar to attend ple of Polk County through
Southwest Baptist Univer- the pages of the BH-FP.
sity, I stayed in Bolivar af- Charlotte Marsch is a for-
ter graduation. Once I started working at the mer editor of the BH-FP.
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By Bill Gravely
with Ben Gravely
As the Bolivar Herald-Free
Press celebrates 150 years of ser-
vice, we are pleased and honored
that the Gravely family is a part of
the history through ownership of
the Bolivar Free Press for 75 years.
Our thoughts are also bitter-
sweet as we consider it has been
more than 50 years since we both
were actively involved.
Our father, Marshall W. Gravely,
managing editor of the Free Press,
was killed in an
auto accident
between Bolivar
and Springfield
on October 15,
1965. Just prior
to our dad’s
death, the future
Ben of the Free Press
Gravely was at a cross-
roads — perhaps
more likely near the end of the
road.
The editor, Ralph Gravely, had
developed serious health problems
and retired in 1965. Marshall was
left to be editor, manager, and print-
er working along
with his wife,
Ola, and several
print shop em-
ployees.
Thirty-six
years of work-
ing long hours
Bill had taken a toll
Gravely and Dad was
looking for the
finish line. He loved his 80-acre
farm and encouraged his sons to
raise dairy cattle and pursue farm-
ing. He longed to retire to the farm,
enjoy his grandchildren, carpenter
and milk cows. October 15, 1965,
brought an end to those plans.
Beginnings
The Bolivar Free Press came off
the printing press for the first time
on June 4, 1868. In the second edi-
tion of the paper, next to a re-print
of the national Republican Party
platform, an advertisement de-
clared “the cheapest Radical news-
paper in the state of Missouri. Pro-
spectus of the Bolivar Free Press,
a weekly paper devoted to general
news, politics, local interests, agri-
culture, etc.”
The Free Press changed owner-
ship several times until 1891 when
Joseph W. Gravely assumed own-
ership with the assistance of T.H.B.
Dunnegan, one of the founders,
as well as J.B. Upton and C.H.
Skinker. Gravely, known as Joe
W., would remain the publisher and
editor for 43 years until his death in
1934.
The Gravely family moved from
Cedar County to Bolivar in 1875
after events involving the most
famous member of the original
settlers, Joseph Jackson Gravely.
Joseph, known as J.J., and his wife
Martha had journeyed from Virgin-
ia to Cedar County in 1854. J.J. was
a lawyer and school teacher when
the Civil War began. He joined the
Union Army, and eventually be-
came a colonel in the Eighth Mis-
souri State Militia.
After the war, he served as a
member of the U.S. Congress,
1867-1869, and was elected Mis-
souri Lieutenant Governor, in
1870. In April 1872, he adjourned
the Senate and came home. He be-
came extremely ill and died days
later, on April 28.
and counting...
The Bolivar Free Press
and the Gravely Family
Seated at the keyboard of a Model 5 Linotype, Marshall W. Gravely (1911-1965) was the last Gravely managing editor of the
Bolivar Free Press. The long run of the Gravely family at the helm of the paper ended after his death in a car wreck on Noble
Hill. His older brother, Ralph, had already stepped away from involvement with the paper. They were sons of Joe W. Gravely,
who started that family run in 1891.
Pictured are, from left, Ray Vickrey, Butch Wilson, Claude Blue and Joe McCracken.
J.J. was more a man of stat-
ure than of means, and his fam-
ily struggled financially after his
death. In November 1875, Martha
moved to Bolivar to send her chil-
dren to school. Leaving school at
the age of 13 to earn a living, Joe
W. learned the printing trade, first
in the Free Press office, and later
with a Springfield newspaper. He
was engaged in newspaper work
throughout his life except for the
time he served as deputy county
clerk from 1886 to 1890.
The first edition of the Bolivar
Free Press under Joe W. Gravely
ownership was March 5, 1891. The
first editorial column was written
by partner and noted lawyer, J.B.
Upton. He stated that, in the case
of the paper’s management, “in the
discussion of political questions
will be fearless as fair, and fair as
fearless.” He also said that “Mis-
souri, Polk County and Bolivar are
the best and brightest state, county
and city on the sphere terrestrial,
and we are their apostle.”
Joe W. married Myrtle McDan-
iel and they had two sons, Francis
Gravely (who died as an infant) and
Ralph Gravely. After Joe W.’s first
wife died, he married Bess Wolford
and they had three children: Ruthe,
Jean and Marshall Gravely.
Ralph and Marshall were life-
long Bolivar residents.
Ralph graduated from Bolivar
High School in 1915 and the Uni-
versity of Missouri in 1919. He
returned to the Free Press as city
editor and married Esther Ham-
montree.
Marshall graduated from Boli-
var High School in 1929 and im-
mediately began working in the
print shop operations where he had
helped since the age of 13. He mar-
ried Ola Creed and they had three
children; Martha, Ben and Bill.
Marshall was print shop man-
ager for many years, eventually be-
coming managing editor. He was a
self-taught Linotype operator, me-
chanic by necessity, press opera-
tor, typist (with 2-3 fingers) copy
editor, advertisement salesman —
whatever needed to be done.
Ralph Gravely devoted over 50
years as a journalist and was a fine
editor. He was also eccentric and a
hoarder. It was very difficult walk-
ing around his office area piled
high with stacks. But Uncle Ralph
was a country newspaperman de-
voted to the written word and he
contributed greatly to local news.
Ben recalls working on a school
writing assignment while at the
Free Press office. He asked Uncle
Ralph how to spell a certain word.
With a beckoning finger, Ralph
motioned Ben over to his desk,
and, pointing to a large diction-
ary, said “look it up.” Ralph was
the editor of the Free Press for 46
years, retiring in 1965 and dying in
1973.
Tour of the office
Somewhere within the confines
of Douglas, Haun and Heideman
law offices are the walls that sur-
rounded the Bolivar Free Press.
The front office, which faced West
Broadway, was a plain area with
two desks, two safes and an ad-
dress machine for managing sub-
scription mailings. The next area
was another office for the editor
and bookkeeper containing roll top
desks and classic manual typewrit-
ers. High on shelves were bound
volumes of all the editions of the
Free Press.
Further on, the room opened
up to contain a Babcock Alliance
flatbed printing press with fold-
ing machine. Newsprint was fed
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS/BEN GRAVELY
onto the press drum and across the
inked type on the flatbed to create
the printed pages. Also in the print
room were three hand-fed Chan-
dler-Price job presses which were
used for a variety of small printing
jobs (funeral folders, auction sale
bills, invitations, business forms,
programs, election ballots, legal
forms, etc.). An additional item
was a huge paper cutter that looked
like a guillotine.
Near the end of his life, Marshall
bought a Little Giant which was a
fully automated job press. He hat-
ed it. The press malfunctioned far
more than anticipated and Dad de-
cided he preferred the old hand-fed
presses.
The next area to the back of the
building was the composition room
containing three Linotypes used for
creating the bulk of the news lines
for both the newspaper and other
printed materials.
The first Linotype purchased
in 1925 was described in the 60th
birthday edition as a “marvel of
mechanical perfection.” The Lino-
type consisted of a keyboard, letter
matrix magazines, and pot of very
hot metal. A plunger forced “the
melted metal against the crevices
of the matrices, forming the raised
face on the line of type, which
is ejected onto a galley, ready to
print.”
Also in the composition room
were file drawers filled with block
letters of many different sizes for
headlines and display advertise-
ments. This room also included a
melting pot to produce molten met-
al used in the Linotype machines
for the print type.
There were also composition
tables where type was locked in
page-size forms to be placed on the
press.
Along with being editors of the
Free Press, both Ralph and Mar-
shall could perform back shop
duties as needed. Ben remembers
seeing both brothers setting lines
of type by hand at speeds that only
came from years of experience.
See Gravely, Page 2D
2DBolivar Herald-Free Press NEWS Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Gravely From Page 1D Random reminiscence

The distinct sensory memories
of the Free Press office were of
ink, noise and dust! Ink was every-
where. One had to walk carefully
through the shop to keep from
getting smeared with ink, regard-
less of efforts to clean equipment.
The noise, especially on press
night, was very loud, but there
was a rhythm to the sound of
the press as the drum revolved.
I’m not sure how the folks in the
Douglas law office tolerated the
noise if the press was running
during the day. I guess they got
used to it.
During the week there were
different noises. The job presses
had a rhythmic clackety clack
and the Linotypes were complex
machines that whirred, jingled
and clicked. The newsprint cre-
ated lots of dust from paper trim-
mings and it seemed like there
was a coat of dust most of the
time.
Marshall also hired high
school and college students. On
a few occasions, employment
was provided for people who
were between jobs and in need.
The “hot type” newspaper trade
was not the easiest to learn, so
Marshall provided the on-the-job
training required. This was how
he had learned the business from
the age of 13.
In the later years, each fam-
ily member got in on the work.
Marshall was primarily the me-
chanic keeping machinery run-
ning properly to avoid major
breakdowns, but he also spent
many nights feeding supplement
sheets into the press as well. Af-
ter Ben and I finished milking the
cows, we would come to town to
help.
Ben was the pressman for
the final run over the last three
years of the Free Press. This
job required carrying newsprint
sheets up to a feeding platform
to be fanned out and then more
than 3,000 sheets were fed one
at a time onto the press drum. I
would catch the papers as they
came off the folder, help Mom
A young Ralph Gravely, who was the older half of the
second generation of the Gravely family at the helm of the
Free Press from 1891 to 1966. Ralph was a graduate of the
Missouri School of Journalism and a long-time editor of
the paper, also serving as postmaster during the Eisen-
hower administration.
stamp addresses on each paper
and then bundle stacks according
to address for delivery to the post
office.
Our sister Martha married Ce-
cil Byrd in 1959 and both were
school teachers. They eventually
moved to Springfield and it was
to there that Mom and Dad were
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/BEN GRAVELY
traveling on Oct. 15, 1965 to see
their grandchildren, David and
Becky.
While her main role was as
wife and mother, Martha filled a
vital role by helping with writing
and editing in the days following
the accident. She died in 2013
after a teaching career in reading.
Here are some moments from our memories of the Free Press Days:
• Ben remembers going with Dad to Kansas City in 1953 for the
purchase of a Linotype. While there, the two of them went to the semi-
finals of the NAIA basketball championship when SMS (now MSU)
won an overtime game with only four players on the floor. Not a news-
paper moment, but definitely a father-son moment.
• Ben also remembers spending the night with Dad at a tool shop
in Springfield where a craftsman created a gear for the old Babcock
press. Ben watched intently and marveled at the man’s ability to create
the part using broken pieces as a guide.
• I remember going to the store to get juice for Dad when he got
very sick and dehydrated on a press day. He ended up in the hospital
with mononucleosis. It seems like the only time we ever saw him miss
work for illness.
• Both Ben and I recall when office cash receipts were brought
home with the intent of depositing the next day. Somehow the money
ended up in a trash burn barrel and, upon realizing what had happened,
Mom frantically stamped out the fire. Polk County Bank personnel
helped sort through the remains, and the Federal Treasury reimbursed
most of the money.
• When I was a student at South Ward Elementary, I remember a
time when the music class was singing Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
I raised my hand and protested to the music teacher, “Why don’t we
ever sing Hark the Free Press Angels Sing?” This became a favorite
family story.
• One night when I was playing baseball for the Fraser Yankees, I got
a hit but the base runner in front of me was thrown out at third. I was
in tears thinking my hit wouldn’t count. My sister couldn’t persuade me
otherwise and finally took me to the Free Press office. It was a press
night, but my Dad stopped what he was doing and finally convinced me
that my base hit would count in the box score. A father’s job didn’t stop,
even on press night.
• Every week we would buy a Sunday morning St. Louis Post Dis-
patch at Mahaffey’s Drug Store so Dad could read how the big boys
did journalism.
• During my senior year in high school, Dad let me do sports report-
ing. My story (with byline) of the Bolivar-Waynesville football game was
across the page from his obituary in the October 21, 1965 edition of
the Free Press.
• In 1952, after 20 years of Democrat presidents, the Free Press
had a very large full-page headline, EISENHOWER ELECTED BY
RECORD VOTE. I was four, so I only know what I read in the news-
paper!
• Besides being good with his hands, our Dad was a musician and
singer in his day. He was a coronet player for the Bolivar Boys Band
that traveled to Chicago. Dad also could sing and I fondly remember
bouncing along in the pickup truck harmonizing on a hymn. He had a
great record collection that I still have. He loved music.
The Gravely family wasn’t perfect during the Free Press days. There
are probably people who might tell a different story than ours. We only
know that, through it all, the Gravely family was a Bolivar family. Our
dad and uncle and grandfather were dedicated to providing journal-
ism’s Who, What, When, Where and sometimes Why to the best of their
ability.
They were devoted to “The Old Home Paper of Polk County.” Estab-
lished in 1868 — Still on the Job.
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Former staff reflections:
Francis Skalicky
L
ike everyone else who grew up Press sports reporter. I was gaining
in Polk County, making the Bo- confidence with each article I wrote,
livar Herald-Free Press’ but when Judy asked if I’d be
pages was always a big event interested in taking over her
for our family, and I have column for a week to recount
a collection of clippings to what farm life had been like
prove it. while my parents vacationed,
However, the article that my pride surged to an astro-
will stand forever above my nomical level.
other Herald-Free Press mem- It was the equivalent of Stan
ories is the time my words Skalicky Musial in his prime going to the
filled the space of Judy Kallen- team’s newest rookie and say-
bach’s highly popular “Borgassmord” ing, “Why don’t you bat for me today?”
column. Newspaper editions come and go
It was 1982, and I was spending the but this article — and the feeling of
summer between my sophomore and pride and achievement that went with
junior college years as a Herald-Free it — has stayed with me to this day.

Former staff reflections: Linda Roller

T
he four years I spent working at
the Bolivar Herald-Free Press
were among my happiest (and
sometimes most harrowing). No two days
were ever the same, and I
learned many lessons that
have continued to inform
the way I live my life:
• People hear (read)
what they want to hear
(read). As a reporter, it
was my responsibility to
relate both sides of an is-
sue without bias, even if
— or maybe I should say,
especially if — I actually
did feel a personal preju-
dice. One of my “beats”
at BH-FP was covering
education topics, which
included reporting on all
of the Bolivar R-1 school board meetings.
Raised in a family of educators, I hold
very strong opinions about education, so
sometimes that wasn’t always easy. One
week I reported on an especially conten-
tious board meeting, and I had to work
very hard to present an unbiased view. For
a few days after the story was published,
I ducked around corners, my eyes cast
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downward, fearing I might be in trouble
with folks on one (or both) sides of the is-
sue. What a relief when people from both
contingencies called to thank me for writ-
ing the story showing their
side in a favorable light!
• Deadlines are a neces-
sary evil. The hours before
a paper went to press were
almost always “exciting.”
The staff would frequently
proofread and lay out and
re-proofread and re-lay
out, only to spot an error
in a story, an ad or even
a headline, only minutes
before the presses were
due to roll. Without those
deadlines, I might never
have made a phone call
or stopped sharpening my
pencils and sat down to write.
• Measure twice, cut once. Randy Jones
and I, both former English teachers at Bo-
livar High School, once misspelled the
word “persistence” — we spelled it with
an “a” — in a graphic that appeared on
the front page of the paper. As a reminder
of how important it is to proofread care-
fully (and not to play around with content),
there was a clipping of a photo of a huge
snowstorm pinned to our bulletin board in
the lay-out room. The cutline to that photo
read something like, “A $@#&-load of
snow fell on Chicago today.” Someone’s
head rolled for that one, I bet. Fortunately,
Randy and I were allowed to keep ours.
• A compliment might be disguised as
an insult (or vice versa). I’m not really a
photographer, but I was frequently sent to
take pictures at area events if no one else
was available. One year, I happened to be
in the right place at the right time with my
cheap-o camera poised at just the right an-
gle — it was a miracle, I tell you — to take
a photo of Cindy Hood milking a cow at
Country Days, which won first place in the
Missouri Press Association’s Better News-
paper Contest. When I received the award,
Dave Berry told me, “You finally took a
decent picture.” I decided to take that com-
ment as high praise from Mr. Berry, if you
know what I mean.
• No matter what anyone says, rural
Missouri towns (like Bolivar, Pleasant
Hope, Halfway, Fair Play, Humansville)
are populated by the best people in the
world. People on the outside can call Mis-
souri a “fly-over state” or whatever they
want, but I know for a fact that, whether or
not they agree on sports teams or religion
or politics or whatever, the people who
live in Polk County are among the kindest,
most hard-working, most intelligent, most
interesting people you’ll find anywhere.
The people in our community made my
job as a journalist worthwhile. Writing the
feature stories — about people in every
occupation from farriers to entrepreneurs
to apple growers to designers of Arabian
horse costumes — was my favorite as-
signment.
• No matter what anyone says, the best
people in the world are members of the
media. Among my favorite memories of
working at BH-FP was the (mostly) good-
natured banter among the inhabitants of
the desks in the editorial office or at our
weekly editorial meetings, as we scram-
bled to write articles for the week. It was
always fun to share our “war” stories, es-
pecially those unsuitable for print.
Debbie, Sue, Linda B., Linda S., Linda
F., Renee, Dave, Ashley, Judy, Bill, Cla-
rice, Angie, Carrie, Jamie, Libby, Jim,
Randy and many others at BH-FP made
me look forward to going to “work” every
day, and I mean that sincerely. I’m proud
to have been a part of such a high-quality
organization.
4D Bolivar Herald-Free Press NEWS Wednesday, June 6, 2018

The
Printing
Life
By Jim Sterling,
Publisher Emeritus
Back in 1952, fresh out of Mayo
Clinic where he spent 100 days,
40-year-old Kenneth Sterling was
looking for a way to help his young
family survive. He was told he had
a year to live.
He turned, as many of us would
do, to his extended family. He had
a dozen brothers and sisters who
mostly all lived in or around Boli-
var. His parents still lived in Boli-
var.
He needed to find something
to do because he could no longer
go back to managing a vegetable
packing plant, which he had done
in Boston and Chicago.
that would be his print shop. Ken-
neth bought a used press and a
copy camera, loaded them onto a
small trailer and headed out for the
Ozarks.
Once here, Dad was fortunate to
make money printing for the new
Lucky 13 Drive-In Theatre, South-
west Electric and Southwest Bap-
tist College. These were the days
before copying machines, but he
could print things quickly and of-
fered overnight service with pickup
and delivery.
He joined Kiwanis and was soon
printing the Junior Livestock Show
Catalog.
Kenneth had a wife, Mary, who
was from Michigan. He had moved CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The answer to what he could do
came from Bob Pufahl, who lived
in Bolivar.
He suggested the town needed
a print shop. The two newspapers
both did job printing, but they
were far too busy with the labors
of producing weekly newspapers to
spend much time getting envelopes
and other business printing done.
So, Dad found a place near our
home in south Chicago, worked
for free for about six weeks and
learned the basics of a new kind of
printing. Offset printing.
Meanwhile two of his brothers,
Carl and Rodney, who ran a con-
struction company in Bolivar, went
to work building a small building
to Michigan when he was 13 to join
some of his brothers and sisters
who had gone north looking for
jobs.
He carried water for the Wayne
County road department, and he
got on with Ford helping build
the new Henry Ford Museum and
Greenfield Village when he was 17.
Later, he worked in the soybean
experimental labs, and he took
classes in night school to make up
ground from his eighth-grade edu-
cation.
He was a pioneer in the plastics
industry and worked on the devel-
opment of the rear gun turrets on
the big planes produced at the Wil-
low Run Bomber Plant.
Jim and Ken Sterling
Bad legs and feet kept him out of It was in his print shop, Ozark ness into office supplies and sport-
the service in World War II, despite Offset, that he got his start. He took ing goods. He sold Johnson out-
trying to sign up on more than one time away to go fishing when he board motors and boats.
occasion. But when the war ended, could, and suddenly the one year I could say I got into the news-
and the other boys came home, he he had to survive turned into more. paper business through the print-
felt his chances were slim staying Within seven years he was presi- ing business, but it was actually
on any kind of fast track at Ford. dent of Bolivar Kiwanis, Bolivar an English teacher, Miss Margaret
After seven years in the veg- Economic Development and the Chiles, who encouraged me to go
etable processing industry, where Land of Lakes Association which to the Missouri School of Journal-
he not only ran the plants, but ex- was promoting the new lakes com- ism. I owe a lot to that wonderful
perimented with ready-made salads ing at Pomme de Terre, Stockton woman who put up with me for two
and pre-cut French fries (products and Kaysinger Bluff, which be- years of high school classes. And
that would not come to the market came Truman Lake. to Bill Wasson, our principal and
for another 25 years), he had to find He fed, clothed and housed his superintendent, who suggested I’d
something new to do and get his wife and children (my sister Diane better learn to type if I wanted to be
family set up for the future after he and me). He helped us get through a journalist.
was gone. college and he expanded his busi- See Printing, Page 5D

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1967, I got a chance to come back to Boli-
var. Ralph and Clessa Stufflebam had just
locked up ownership of the three newspa-
pers operating in Bolivar. The Stufflebam
family had owned the Herald most of
the time going back to 1900 and had just
bought out the owners of the Free Press
and the Polk County Times.
I took over the management of the
new Herald-Free Press and soon became
a junior partner with Jac and Rheba Zim-
merman when they bought the newspaper
in 1968. I would buy the newspaper from
the Zimmerman estate 11 years later.
We tended to the newspaper business
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business. I had a job shop at Buffalo after
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Former staff reflections:
Linda Fuerst
tain, I did not want to compete with my
father or any other job printer in Bolivar.
And his company, Ozark Offset, still con-
tinues today in Bolivar under different
ownership, the Coopers.
I got in 31 years in Bolivar running
the newspaper, some of it absentee while
engaged in other ventures. It was the best
time ever to be in the newspaper business.
Since then, I’ve been in Columbia,
back at the School of Journalism, teaching
young people how to sell advertising and
how to manage a community newspaper.
But I’m retired now and still learning the
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I
was lurking between parked cars outside
the Benton County Courthouse waiting
to snap a photo of a convicted murderer
being led across the street from jail to his
sentencing hearing, and a thought popped
into my mind: It would never in a million
years have occurred to my mother that this
was the sort of thing her daughter would
be doing. She would probably not have ap-
proved.
Honestly, if I had known that a person
without a journalism degree from MU could
work at the newspaper, I would
have been knocking on the of-
fice door a lot sooner. Writing
for the BH-FP felt like the job
I was born to do.
From 1997 to 2007, I cov-
ered city and county govern-
ment, crime, law enforcement
and the courts. I went to city
hall or the courthouse, the
sheriff’s office or the police
department, and I pestered of-
ficials with questions on your
behalf. Then I came back to
the office and wrote about the answers. What
could be a better job than that?
Sometimes at a criminal trial, I would be
the only person in the courtroom not par-
ticipating in the case. Instead of saying “All
rise” when the judge entered, the bailiff once
glanced around the empty room and said,
“Hey, Linda, stand up.” I was there to see
and hear what happened and relay the news
to you. I felt the responsibility, and I pushed
myself to do it right.
Not everyone appreciated total accuracy
in news reporting. After the court news was
published each week, there might be a phone
call from someone who did not think it was
necessary to print the names of people who
had been arrested. I remember the call from
a young single mother who said she was
trying to raise three kids on her own, and it
was hard enough without me making her life
harder by putting her name in the paper. I
told her she probably should have thought of
that before she sold meth to an undercover
cop.
My favorite news reporting tale involves a
jury trial that was moved to California, Mis-
souri, on a change of venue. Several people
had been charged with murder in this case,
but all the others had pleaded guilty without
a trial. The last defendant refused to plead,
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and I convinced Dave Berry and Judy Kal-
lenbach that this trial was our only chance to
hear what actually happened on the night of
the murder. So they let me attend.
It was about 5 p.m. on a winter day when
the jury retired to begin deliberations, and it
had already started snowing heavily. I decid-
ed to head back to Bolivar and make a phone
call the next day to learn the verdict. But the
weather got worse by the minute, and traf-
fic on the highway was barely crawling. I
made it as far as Sedalia before I gave up
and found a motel.
Those were the days before
I had a cell phone or a laptop
computer, and there was no
internet at the motel. I spent
half a day snowed in at the
motel, writing my story in
longhand on the back of scrap
paper, motel stationery, any-
thing I could find. I edited by
crossing out words, drawing
arrows, writing between the
lines and renumbering pages.
When I was finished, I
thoroughly confused the motel desk clerk
by asking her to fax these raggedy-looking
scribbles to the BH-FP office, where some-
one else had to decipher and type them.
But the story arrived before deadline, and it
made the front page. We got the story to the
readers.
That’s what I felt like we were doing the
whole time I worked at the paper: We were
getting the story to the people who needed
to see it. No other job I ever had made that
much difference in the world.
A murder victim’s mother showed me the
scrapbook she had made with all the stories
I had written about the death of her son and
the trials and sentencing of the people who
had participated in beating the life out of
him. She said she planned to take the scrap-
book with her when she attended their pa-
role hearings 20 years in the future. Her goal
was to keep her son’s killers in prison for as
long as possible, and she planned to use my
words to help her do it.
That’s just profoundly humbling to me; I
can’t accurately express how that makes me
feel. I’m glad Dave and Judy gave me the
chance to see the things I saw and to write
the things I wrote. I think accurate news
makes a difference. That’s what working for
the BH-FP taught me.
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Former staff Gravely family reflections:

reflections: By John Palen
O
ne autumn early in the last century, my time to be gigantic — the rotary press on which the

Jim Hamilton
grandmother Bess Gravely took her children
from Bolivar to Springfield on the train to
visit relatives. It was an extended visit, and while
there they received a letter from my grandfather, Joe
paper was printed.
Even farther back, Uncle Pete would be at work in
a noisy, cluttered room setting copy on a Linotype.
There was constant loud clatter as the brass matri-

I
began my community journalism career
at the Bolivar Herald-Free Press at the on-
set of America’s bicentennial celebration
in January 1976 — possibly one of the most
exhilarating times in history to be a country
newspaper
editor.
Com-
munities
in every
corner and
township of
Polk Coun-
ty were en-
gaged in a
year-long
celebra-
tion of both
their lo-
cal and na-
tional heri-
tages. Old
Glory and
Bicentennial flags were raised in ceremo-
nies from Pleasant Hope to Humansville.
Exuberant high school bands led parades
of antique cars, tractors and horse-drawn
wagons down Main Streets. Orators elicit-
ed rousing applause from patriotic crowds.
Hometown fiddle players and banjo pick-
ers in their best overalls offered their most
reverent renditions of “America,“ while the
tantalizing aroma of woodsmoke and barbe-
cue hung in the Saturday evening air over
Main Streets and town squares throughout
the Ozarks.
It was, from January to December, a cele-
bration of all that is great and good about our
nation and the rich heritage shared by every
citizen and community. It was a year of un-
abashed pride in simply being an American
and recognizing the men and women who
had brought us through our first 200 years.
It was a great time for a young community
journalist to discover the heart and soul of
the folk he was to write about for the next 42
years, and hopefully for many more to come.
Jim Hamilton was the BH-FP news editor
from 1976 to 1977.
W. Gravely.
It was perhaps typical of letters written by devot-
ed husbands and fathers to absent families: Humor-
ous news of this and that around the neighborhood
and wistful expressions of loneliness.
This letter was different, though, in that it was
a meticulously laid out and hand-lettered miniature
newspaper page, in ink. At
the top was a nameplate
well known at the time to
Polk County residents:
“The Bolivar Free Press/A
Republican Party Paper
and Chronicler of Local
Events.”
It must have taken my
grandfather hours to com-
plete it. I don’t know where
it is now, but I remember it
included a story about the
man who delivered coal
to the Gravelys’ two-story
brick home on Broadway,
and a third-person account
of how much Free Press
Publisher Joe W. Gravely
looked forward to seeing
his wife and children again.
My grandfather died before I was born, so I knew
him only through the memories of others — and by
that single letter-size sheet of paper, brown with
age.
My mother remembers him sitting in the dark for
hours after supper, listening to her practice piano in
the next room. She described him as a kind and lov-
ing father, and she adored him.
We moved from Bolivar to Lamar in 1948 when
I was 6 years old, but I have early memories of the
Free Press office a block west of the square. I was
there often when my mother would stop to see her
brothers, Ralph and Marshall “Pete.”
Uncle Ralph was the editor. His office at the
front was a jumble of papers, pencils, heavy black
typewriters and telephones, dog-eared dictionaries,
phone books, maps and other tools needed to inform
the people of Polk County about their community.
Farther back in the building, large bound copies of
the Free Press and stacks of recent editions crowded
a narrow passage from floor to ceiling. The passage
opened out on a machine that seemed to me at the
ces for individual letters fell from a magazine down
a channel to be assembled into a “line of type.”
Then, they were lifted mechanically to a spring-
loaded channel that carried them to the casting box.
Once the slug was cast, a mechanical arm lifted
them to another channel that distributed them back
into the magazine, ready to be used again.
Amazing, I thought.
My first work in a newspaper
was carrying lead “pigs” in from
the alley to be hung on a chain
and fed into the pot of molten
lead that my uncle would turn
into words. My pay was a dime.
Putting out a local weekly was
hard work. Once a week, the two
of them would work all day, all
night and into the next morning
to get the paper out on time.
Uncle Ralph was also Boli-
var’s postmaster. Uncle Pete and
his family farmed dairy cattle in
the country. There was a spring
house on the farm where the
milk was cooled, and there were
wooded hills behind the neat
single-story house. Somehow
in such a busy life, Uncle Pete
found the time and had the skill to refloor the house
with hardwood.
There was also a collie named SHRDLU — the
letters Linotype operators cast with a single quick
finger-stroke down the left side. These stood out
and alerted the compositor that the previous line
contained a typo and should be pitched and replaced
with a corrected line. Hence, “mistake.” Uncle Pete
had a dry wit.
Years later, when I came to the point of choosing
a way to make a living, I chose journalism. My time
in the Free Press office with my uncles had made
it a familiar pursuit. I saw that it was also one that
helped the community. They devoted most of their
lives to it, I thought, so it must be worth doing. They
were right.
John Palen worked as a reporter, copy editor, city
editor and editor at daily newspapers in Missouri,
Illinois and Michigan. He earned a Ph.D. at Michi-
gan State University and taught journalism for 26
years at Central Michigan University. Retired since
2009, he lives in Urbana, Illinois.

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Gravely stopped the
revolving door, made the
Free Press sustainable
Not bad for a school dropout at age 13
who saw what he wanted and went after it
By Dave Berry
It was from humble beginnings in
formal education that Joe W. Gravely
stopped the revolving door ownership of
what still stands today as the oldest con-
tinuous business in Polk County.
Gravely was the son of Col. J.J. Grave-
ly, a former Missouri lieutenant governor.
In 1879, the family moved to Bolivar from
Stockton, where Joe was born in 1866.
Joe would soon leave school at the age
of 13 to learn the newspaper business.
He started with the Free Press, learning
the mechanical side of the business, and
eventually moved to Springfield to learn
more about the trade.
The Free Press was established two
years after his birth, at a time when Polk
County had been without a newspaper for
a couple of years. The Civil War had taken
its toll on a lot of businesses in the preced-
ing years, with newspapers not being im-
mune to the carnage.
The need for the paper arose as a result
of property foreclosures and the absence
of a legal publication in the county. Law-
yers, as one might imagine because of the
legal notices, were among the first inves-
tors, and more lawyers would be involved
in subsequent ownerships.
The original owners were out before
the end of the same year it started. The
next owner made it seven years, the next
three years, the next just a few months and
the next four years. It was during the latter
ownership that Gravely joined the paper
at age 13. But he soon moved on and that
owner did as well, selling to an ownership
that lasted eight years.
It was then, on March 5, 1891, that the
still young Gravely, age 25, published the
first edition under his ownership. He took
on an attorney partner in the early going,
but it would be Gravely remaining at the
helm for the next 43 years, until his death
OUR HISTORY
The Butler Funeral Home
has been in Bolivar, serving
the families of Polk and the
surrounding counties since
1958. Formerly the White
& Erwin and Erwin & Blue
Funeral Home, Paul D. Butler and Mary Lou Butler
opened their doors in August 1958. Joining the busi-
ness in 1969 was their son R. Stephen Butler and later
by Stephen’s wife Jarolyn, in 1989. Mary Lou Butler
passed away Nov. 6, 1988 & Paul D. Butler passed away
on June 30, 2007.
We are just as committed in showing you that Butler
Funeral Home is a name you can trust in the future as
we have for the past 60 years.
IN MEMORY OF
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of a heart attack in his sleep Oct. 24, 1934.
Much credit is often given to one par-
ticular participant in the startup of the pa-
per in 1868. T.H.B. Dunnegan was in law
enforcement at the time and would hold
other public offices later, before eventu-
ally becoming a banker.
Neither he nor his partners did much
more than just start the Free Press before
it was handed off to others to keep it alive,
and it wasn’t until a man who had left
school at age 13 to learn the business, in
an era of handset type, took control that
the paper finally experienced sustainable
success.
However, Dunnegan did have a hand in
helping get Gravely established.
Gravely faced immense competition
every year he was in business. Only one
other publication, the other half of the
name still today, was continuous in oppo-
sition, but several others came and went
along the way.
The Free Press carried the Republican
brand, the majority position in Polk Coun-
ty from its origin through today. But noth-
ing could be taken for granted up against
the Democrat flag. There was much snip-
ing between the two from the startup of
the Herald three years after the Free Press
began. The Herald’s editors picked most
of those fights from the minority posi-
tion, and the Free Press was credited with
mostly ignoring the jabs.
But it was in 1899, during Joe
Gravely’s early days at the Free Press, that
the Herald’s feisty editor, C.D. Lyman,
touched a nerve with a published comment
about the Free Press. And it invoked this
Free Press response: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/BEN GRAVELY
“The editor of the Free Press very much Joe W. Gravely, who quit school at age 13 to learn the printing trade during
dislikes to be personal and is never guilty hard times. He started at the Bolivar Free Press and then worked for a Spring-
of saying harsh things of anyone who can field newspaper. He purchased the Free Press in 1891, ending its revolving
lay claim to be a gentleman. But we have door of ownership. Followed by two sons, the Gravely family maintained own-
See Gravely, Page 8D ership into 1966.
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Gravely From Page 7D Former staff reflections:

stood the virulent, bitter personal calumnies of
the Herald for the past twenty-five years and can
stand them for a century longer. The only answer
we have ... is that Mr. C.D. Lyman ... is a dirty,
malicious and senseless liar and lacks the cour-
age to resent our calling him such.”
Yet, when Lyman was ousted from his position
a mere six weeks later, presumably because of a
number of controversial things he had published,
the Free Press published kind remarks about him
and the newspaper he had headed for 25 years.
The long Stufflebam era of the Herald would
begin five years later, and the civility model
already in place at the Free Press seemed to
be more in style between the two publications
thereafter, despite competition for subscriptions
and advertising.
In fact, one of Joe Gravely’s grandsons, Ben
Gravely, still of Bolivar, remembers firsthand
that when Frank Stufflebam died in 1951, the
Free Press staff assisted in getting that week’s
edition of the Herald published.
Ben also witnessed the two papers, and other
neighboring publishers, frequently relying on
each other for spare parts for equipment. The
suppliers were too far away to be as timely with
delivery of new parts.
“There was a healthy respect between us,”
Ben Gravely, a valuable volunteer at the Polk
County Genealogical Society, says.
Indeed, it did go both ways. The Free Press
acknowledged on its front page the offers of as-
sistance from the Herald and other area papers
upon the death of Joe in 1934.
It would be a Stufflebam heir who stepped
forward to combine the two names with yet a
third publication in late 1967. The name Bolivar
Herald-Free Press carries on now as the oldest
established business in the county.
But no one deserves more credit for the news-
paper surviving for 150 years than Joe Gravely,
the first publisher to stop the revolving door of
ownership, the first to make the Free Press sus-
tainable.
Much credit goes to Jim Sterling, one of three
consecutive BH-FP inductees in the Missouri
Newspaper Hall of Fame, for the research in-
volved in this article. It was research conducted
while he was a student in the University of Mis-
souri School of Journalism for his term paper in
the History and Principles of Journalism class in
1963. His focus was on the history of the Bolivar
Free Press. Martin L. McCullen’s term paper for
the same class four years earlier, focusing on the
Herald, also was utilized for this summary.
Linda McBride
M
y stint of 10 years at the Bolivar Herald-Free
Press provided a time of change, growth and
learning. It also was a time of fun.
It all began in 1972, when gas pumped for 55 cents
per gallon. Wrangler jeans retailed at $10 a pair and
hamburger sold for 98 cents per pound. The average
price of a home listed at $7,374, while the average in-
come paid $11,800. “The Godfather” played on the big
screen, and Elton John, The Eagles and
Michael Jackson sang pop songs.
That year, Jim Sterling, general man-
ager, offered me a summer internship at
the BHFP. I was thrilled!!
Change could be found everywhere.
The community was growing. South-
west Baptist was expanding. The news-
paper was developing. I was entering
the last year of my collegiate career.
That internship exposed me to a
world of writing, reporting and produc-
ing an actual newspaper, just what I
needed as preparation for my planned
professional career. That summer pro-
vided a taste of the real world of news-
papering. I loved it! It hooked me quickly, reeled me
in, and steadfastly locked me into the profession. I
knew that was exactly what I wanted to do. The career
I wanted to pursue.
The People and Living Section was my responsibil-
ity. I loved tracking down and interviewing interesting
people to feature each week. Everyone has a unique
story, and I wanted to discover that story. I also report-
ed general news, covered school board meetings and
contacted the county schools.
Another major project for that summer entailed
creating the articles for the Centennial issue for the
100th anniversary of Polk County Bank. I wrote fea-
tures spotlighting the founders, the Dunnegan family. I
conducted interviews with Bolivar’s iconic Dunnegan
brothers, T.H.B. and Mr. John. Their influences and
philanthropic generosity can be found throughout the
city. Other articles highlighted Dunnegan Park, the
historic Dunnegan home and the Polk County Bank.
What a privilege!
Pouring over the back issues of the newspapers from
the previous 100 years revealed a life of long ago in
Bolivar and the surrounding communities. I was re-
living my history, too. Locating an article about my
grandfather Engleman’s family surprised me. What a
shock to suddenly discover news in my maiden name
that took place in the late 1800s.
It was 1972 — a time before the digital and computer
age hit. No internet. No cell phones. It was 1972 —
the year Atari introduced the world to the video game
of PONG, spawning a new generation of video enter-
tainment and video junkies.
Much of the newspaper publishing process was by
hand. Stories were typed out on a manual typewriter.
After snapping the photograph, I hand developed the
negatives. With a design of the People page layout in
mind, I would then actually cut and paste the thin strips
of justified copy onto the layout page.
Tuesdays required long hours of put-
ting the week’s pages together. The
presses started printing out the pages
and finished up on Wednesdays. Then,
the stream of customers would enter
the front office to pick up their copies
of the latest news hot off the press for a
mere 15 cents. It was gratifying to see
that final paper rolling off the press and
to view the end product.
Upon graduating from the School of
Journalism at the University of Mis-
souri, I returned to BH-FP as the fea-
tures editor. I continued where I left
off the previous summer, developing
features and photographs for the People section of the
paper, authoring Borgassmord, a personal column and
covering general news events.
On a regular basis, I visited the county public
schools to gather stories and photographs of their stu-
dents, instructors and current events. We worked with
the county extension clubs, reported weddings, planned
extra sections on special topics and sponsored a cook-
ing seminar. New friends and contacts were made. We
even won a few awards from the Missouri Press As-
sociation.
It was a joy and an adventure to come to work.
After a couple of years, I moved away when my hus-
band, Dean, transferred to Kansas City with his job.
But I returned and then left again, a couple of times. In
fact, they quit giving me going-away parties because I
kept returning. Returning home to the BHFP.
Working for the BH-FP provided much knowledge
and insight. It stands as one of my most memorable
experiences. I will be forever grateful to Jac and Rhe-
ba Zimmerman, Jim Sterling, Danny Zimmerman and
Dave Berry for their guidance and wisdom, and I thank
you all. However, it was more than just a work ex-
perience. The friendships and bonds formed then have
grown and survived through all these years.
I hold dear the memories of the special people in the
community and of those treasured relationships. These
people make Bolivar a special community. It is a plea-
sure to have worked for the Bolivar Herald- Free Press.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018 NEWS Bolivar Herald-Free Press 9D

Former staff reflections:

Judy Kallenbach
W
hen I picture the Bolivar I loved that office, even when the
Herald-Free Press building, thunder roared and the rains came roll-
it’s at the same 335 South ing in and drove straight through the
Springfield Avenue address as now, but caulking around those many panes. I
in a different could take the
building — a window seat
rock structure cushion to a
that sat right drier part of
next to the the building,
street and had but there was
once been a car nothing much I
dealership. The could do about
current build- the water pool-
ing was con- ing on the floor
structed after I until the rain
left the newspa- ended except
per in 2004. gather my ready
During the 25 stash of tow-
years I worked els, take off my
at the BH-FP, I shoes and mop
occupied sev- it up.
eral different I loved that
desks and cu- office anyway.
bicles within And I loved
the building, working with
but my last lo- the more than
cation was by 60 other em-
far my favorite. ployees dur-
It was an actual ing that quarter
office, with a century. And I
Judy, in the early days of her 25-year ca-
door, on the loved meeting
reer at the BH-FP, plus time at the Herald.
northeast cor- so many people
ner of the building. It had newspaper- throughout the county and having the
themed wallpaper, a big desk, built-in opportunity to tell their stories.
file cabinets, a little refrigerator to Now, I love getting the BH-FP in my
keep my Mountain Dew cool and a mailbox twice a week.
small lavender couch where visitors •••
and interviewees could be comfortable. When I started working at the Boli-
Best of all, it had a huge many-paned var Herald on East Jackson in 1967, the
window on the north that afforded a political leanings were a thing of the
view of the courthouse and the south past, but the two papers continued to
side of the square. A window seat with operate separately.
a red cushion spanned the width of the Ralph Stufflebam owned the Her-
window, and wooden printer boxes that ald, and it was managed by Merrill and
used to contain the heavy lead type that June Pratt.
was set by hand a letter at a time in pre- I worked there until the day before
vious decades had been cut to make a our child was born, and then took a hia-
waist-high boarder around a couple of tus for several years, beginning work at
the walls. the BH-FP in 1979.

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Former staff
reflections:
Paula Clasby
W
ell, I have so many great memories of
working for the Bolivar Herald-Free Press
that I don’t even know where to start!
I can say that during my seven years of working
there, I felt like I belonged there. We had amazing
teamwork and a camaraderie unlike any that I expe-
rienced before or after. I believe that each of us was
proud to play a part in the creation of Polk County’s
“pride and joy.”
I will always have fond memories of my time at the
BH-FP and the people who made that time well spent.

Former staff
reflections:
Clarice Coker
E
ighteen years at the Bolivar Herald-Free Press
produced many more memories than could be
put in a single column.
I was there through four typesetting systems and a
half dozen or so editors/publishers.
I got to be part of 50-year class reunions long
before I had one of my own, saw Cub Scouts and
4-Hers grow up to start successful careers, walked
under the dam at Pomme de Terre, met 100-year-old
citizens and New Year’s babies. Got to live other
people’s milestones and cover events large and small.
Learned that a “small” event was always important
to someone and had better be reported correctly.
I met politicians early in their first campaigns and
became adept at knowing which ones would hold an
office. I learned to recognize fescue foot and army
worms.
I’ve been gone from the BH-FP for 25 years and
yet last week two people mentioned a particular ar-
ticle and what it meant to them. I was proud to be
part of an organization that was the gold standard for
weekly newspapers.
Congratulations on 150 years and here’s to the
next 150.

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First 100...
1868 Bolivar Free Press established.
1870 Laclede, Fort Scott Railroad
chartered. Construction of roadbed be-
gan. Work for ten years. Never completed.
1871 Bolivar Herald established.
1872 Origins of Polk County Bank
began as Tolfree, Dunnegan & Company.
1873 First public school erected on
Academy lot in Northward location.
1879 Southwest Baptist College
moved from Lebanon to Bolivar with first
classes on the northeast corner of square.
1880 New jail constructed south of
square. Would serve for 99 years.
1884 Clara building built on south
side of square.
Frisco “High Line” Railroad opened
between Bolivar and Springfield.
1888 Fairgrounds property acquired
in what is now northeast Bolivar.
1890 Brick Block burned northwest
corner of square.
1892 Wilcox Building on southeast
corner of square built.
1894 Standpipe built on north Main.
1895 Union Block burned on north
Main.
1896 Cary Hotel built on lot east of
present Stephens Studio.
1897 Polk County Bank buildt new
building on west side of the square.
1898 RR Tracks extended north to
Osceola, connect to Kansas City.
1903 Northward School built, replac-
ing old public school.
1906 Reformed outlaw Cole Younger
brought carnival to south side of the
square.
Construction began on new court-
house.
1907 Courthouse dedicated.
First National Bank building constructed
caddy-corner from Polk County Bank.
1910 Following fire, Southwest Bap-
tist Academy is rebuilt.
1912 Bolivar square is paved.
Deep well built at Bolivar Power Plant.
1913 Administration Building built at
Southwest Baptist.
1914 Carnegie Library building
opened on square.
First airplane came to Bolivar.
1916 Bolivar had totally motorized fire
department, six years before New York
City.
1922 Dunnegan Memorial Park
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basketball championship. Southwest Baptist acquired Shoffner
1961 Mo. 13 bypassed Bolivar Campus and began building campaign.
square, 1965
passes Southwest
Fair Play, Baptist be-
Dunnegan came a four
dedicated. and Hu- year college.
1925 First Bolivar High School foot- mansville, Rod-
ball team. making it die Hughs
1926 Pike Auditorium opened at a virtual opened Bo-
Southwest Baptist College. straight livar Speed-
1927 New High School opened in Bo- shot to way.
livar. Northward became a grade school. Clinton. 1966
Smith Hospital opened on East Broad- Pomme Polk County
way where Butler Funeral Home is today. de Terre Times
1928 Hutcheson-Blue Furniture build- Lake con- launched in
ing opened on center of southside of the struction Bolivar.
square. completed. 1967 Bo-
1929 Bolivar tornado struck south- 1962 livar Herald
side of town. Pike and Bolivar
Last football game played by Southwest Auditorium Free Press
Baptist until reinstated in 1983. burned. are merged,
1930 Highway 54 moved from Broad- Leonard along with
way to run through Hermitage, Wheatland, Elemen- Polk County
Weaubleau and Collins. tary School Times.
1933 Pretty Boy Floyd and sidekick opened. Woods
Adam Richetti stopped by Chevy garage Teters Shopping
in Bolivar to see Adam’s brother and Floral Center
ended up kidnapping Sheriff Jack Killing- Products opened.
sworth. He was released unharmed later Co. moved into its new building. 1969 Stockton Lake opened.
in Kansas City.
1936 Mo. 13 paved from Bolivar to
Springfield.
The next 50 years money raised to build a facility. It’s next to a
senior center.
There was much more that could have
1948 President Harry S Truman and School facilities were updated and retrofit-
Venezuelan President Romulo Gallegoes been mentioned from the first 100 years, in-
ted as new ones were constructed.
dedicated Simon Bolivar statue before 10s cluding fires, hangings, school construction,
One of the earliest Walmart stores opened
of thousands of people in 100-plus degree crimes and politics. here and was later replaced with a supercent-
temperatures. And to cover the last 50 years in a time er, and eventually McDonald’s made news
Polk County was top turkey producer line would perhaps be even more difficult to by showing up, with other national brands in
in the nation, delivering 2 million turkeys squeeze into the confines of available space. tow.
across America. But, for the latter, here is just a snapshot of Silo Ridge Country Club opened. A new
SWBC dorm, the former Cary Hotel, some talking points: airport is across the road.
burned. Joe Rayl built a new bank, the first “high A city water park was built adjoining the
1949 Bolivar Coca Cola opened new rise” building in Bolivar. YMCA, and the old pool site became a youth
plant just west of railroad viaduct on West CMH opened its doors, and many more
park with a splash pad.
Broadway. related buildings and services came later. The
1952 Polk County schools consoli-
Bolivar’s population topped 10,000 for the
hospital concept came from the mind and first time.
dated, closing country schools. Mitchell research of T.H.B. Dunnegan, Jr. and was
grade school and Liberator Fieldhouse are State championships came for sports
shared with Jac Zimmerman and Jim Ster- teams throughout the county, along with
opened.
ling of the Herald-Free Press. They took his some national championships for FFA, and
Lucky 13 Drive-in Theatre opened.
The Bolivar Tigers are renamed the
match and helped start the fire that became even at least one international championship.
Bolivar Liberators. a hospital through the efforts of many vol- Developers like David Cribbs stretched
1954 Last passenger train rolled unteers such as Kerry Douglas, first board the business district and changed its face a
through Bolivar. chairman, and eventually the paid expertise few times.
1956 Bolivar Golf Course opened of its only CEO to date, Don Babb. All of that and much, much more that
next to Greenwood Cemetery. New fairgrounds were developed on many will have no trouble noticing that
1957 First stop light on the Bolivar county land where a poor farm had operated. we’ve failed to mention.
square is installed. A sports complex was developed and later The newspaper is the oldest continuous
Fire on west side of square destroys replaced with what exists today. business in Polk County, beginning in the
City Drug Store, other buildings. The Rayl Family Library opened, and the post-Civil War era, and it’s still going 150
1960 Bolivar won boys Class M state old library became the resourceful genealogi- years later. Each issue is a living history of
cal society location. the community, far too much history to be re-
The YMCA was brought to town and viewed in much detail in one issue.
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Bolivar man
charged in
shooting
By Jill Way
jillw@bolivarmonews.com

A Bolivar man faces three felony charg-

es in Polk County Circuit Court after alleg-
edly firing a handgun in his home during a
domestic dispute.
According to online court records,
Matthew Young, 47, is
charged with class E felo-
ny unlawful use of a weap-
on — while intoxicated,
class E felony unlawful
use of a weapon — dis-
charged into a home, mo-
tor vehicle or other trans-
portation, class E felony
domestic assault — third Young
degree and misdemeanor
STAFF PHOTO/JILL WAY domestic assault — fourth degree.
Family and friends, including parents Janice and Denny Wooten, center, gather to say their final goodbyes to Dennis Wooten on Monday, Dec. 10, The probable cause statement said
as his body is again laid to rest in Pleasant Hope Cemetery after it was exhumed for a second autopsy last week. Young’s wife called officers to their home
in the 1000 block of North Market Avenue

Lost but not found

By Jill Way
jillw@bolivarmonews.com
One Polk County family is
bringing up painful memo-
ries of the past with the hope
of finding justice and peace
in the future.
On Thursday, Dec. 6, Den-
ny and Janice Wooten had the
body of their son, Dennis K.
Wooten, exhumed from his
gravesite at Pleasant Hope
Cemetery and transported to
Little Rock, Arkansas, for a
second autopsy by Dr. Frank
Peretti.
Carried by a special Har-
Search for answers leads to more
questions for Polk County family
ley-Davidson hearse and
followed by a procession of
loved ones, Wooten’s body
was returned to Pleasant
Hope late Monday afternoon,
Dec. 10.
“It’s been a long week,”
Janice Wooten said at the
cemetery as her son’s cas-
ket was returned to its final
resting place. “It’s been a
long eight years, but it’s been
a struggle just getting this
done. In the last two months,
I’ve aged 20 years just trying
to get this done.”
According to the Arkansas
Democrat Gazette, Peretti
has worked as Arkansas’ as-
sociate medical examiner for
27 years and is one of five
medical examiners at the
Arkansas State Crime Lab,
where he performs official
autopsies for law enforce-
ment and other authorities.
Janice Wooten said Peret-
ti’s autopsy of her son is part
of his private practice — Fo-
rensic Autopsy and Consult-
ing Services. Peretti’s private
firm has been up and run-
ning for the past 25 years, the
Gazette reported.
“He’s a very busy man, but
it turns out, he just couldn’t
tell me no,” Janice Wooten
said. “We did it hoping for an-
swers, but now we have more
questions.”
According to previous BH-
FP coverage, Dennis Woo-
ten, 24, was found dead after
See Lost, Page 2A
at around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.
She told officers the couple had a verbal
altercation that turned physical — with the
woman saying Young grabbed her shoul-
ders, pushed her to the couch, threw a
glass and scratched her — the previous
night.
The statement said Young also “dis-
charged a firearm into the closet after wav-
ing it around.” The woman said the barrel
of the gun — a Taurus .380 handgun —
had been “negligently pointed toward her
at times.”
Locking herself in another bedroom
overnight for safety, the woman told offi-
cers Young refused to give her the keys to
her vehicle the next morning.
The probable cause statement said
Young confirmed the couple had a ver-
bal altercation on Saturday night while
they were intoxicated. The statement
said Young “was having trouble recalling
events due to the level of intoxication.”
See Shooting, Page 3A

Couple reflects on
Urbana man
receives 7 years in Intersections in life encounters with
George H.W. Bush
bank forgery, pursuit By Britta Winfrey
brittaw@bolivarmonews.com

By Jessica to be served concurrently. Alvin Rohrs is locally known for

Franklin Maull In accordance with a his positions at Southwest Baptist
jessicam@bolivarmonews.com plea deal, two additional University and Enactus, but many
charges — class E felony may not realize those positions
An Urbana man was resisting/interfering with opened doors for multiple presiden-
sentenced last week to arrest for a felony and tial encounters for him and his wife.
seven years in prison fol- misdemeanor unlawful Alvin Rohrs, former director of
lowing a Septem- possession of drug the Gene Taylor National Free En-
ber Bolivar bank paraphernalia — terprise Center on Southwest Bap-
incident that led were dismissed. tist University’s campus, remem-
to a foot pursuit According to a bers former President George H.W.
and minor inju- previous Bolivar Bush largely for his unpretentious
ries for a Bolivar Police Depart- character.
Police Depart- ment news re- Former Missouri Congressman
ment officer. lease, an officer Gene Taylor was friends with then
Joshua Allen responded at Vice President Bush and invited
Fredericks, 29, of Fredericks around 2:41 p.m. him to speak at the Taylor Center
Urbana pleaded Wednesday, Sept. dedication in 1982, Alvin Rohrs said.
guilty Tuesday, Dec. 4, in 12, to a report of “a fraudu- Alvin Rohrs was fascinated with a
Polk County Circuit Court lent check being passed” number of aspects surrounding the
to forgery and possession at a bank in the 2300 event, including secret service plan- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
of controlled substance, block of South Spring- ning weeks ahead of time, three or President George H.W. Bush, left, gives a private tour of his presidential library to a
both class D felonies. field Avenue. four snipers on rooftops surround- group which included Judge Elizabeth Rohrs, center, and Alvin Rohrs, right, after a 2004
Newspaper Bar Codes
According to court re- “Employees of the ing the outdoor gathering and the SIFE donor event.
cords, Senior Judge Wil- business recognized vice president’s seal swiftly hung on
Arksansas/Missouri
liam J. Roberts sentenced the owner of the check the podium so
8 95401 00100 4 8 only the vice
95401 presi- 0 gistics, Alvin Rohrs noted the Bush Joe and Jane Rayl’s home. At the
00108
Fredericks to seven years and believed that it was dent spoke behind it, he said. couple’s warm interactions with event with his wife, Judge Elizabeth
in prison on both counts, MM See Forgery, Page 8A FascinatedHDT-D
with more than just lo- other guests during a reception at See Intersections, Page 3A

DEATHS INDEX
• Wright Bogart, 76, Bolivar Commentary .............................4A Sports ........................................1-5B
• Charles L. Quick, 63, Grandview Public record.............................5A Agribusiness ..............................6B
8 95401 00101 1 8 95401 00109 7 Death notices............................9A TV .....................................................7B
Business .....................................12A Milestones ..................................8B
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Community Lost From Front Page

EVENTS
a residential structure fire
on East 505th Road east
Wednesday, Dec. 12 of Rt. H north of Pleasant
Hope in the early morning
• CMH Auxiliary collec- hours of Oct. 8, 2010.
tive goods and book After Wooten’s death,
sale, CMH Community then-Polk County coroner
Room 3, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Roy Harms told the BH-FP
the initial autopsy identified
• Taco night, American Wooten’s cause of death as
Legion Hall, 5-7 p.m. asphyxi-
Thursday, Dec. 13 ation by
smoke in-
• CMH Auxiliary collec- halation.
tive goods and book Harms
sale, CMH Community said a “We tried to tell them
Room 3, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. forensic
examiner
• Pictures with Santa, identified
Morrisville Library, 6 Wooten Wooten
p.m. using den-
tal X-rays.
Saturday, Dec. 15 Mike O’Connell, direc-
tor of communications for
• FFA Pancake break-
the Missouri Department
fast, Halfway ag build-
of Public Safety, told the
ing, 8-10 a.m.
BH-FP in 2010 that the fire
• Pics with Santa, Polk marshal classified the fire as
County Humane Soci- a “criminal investigation.”
ety, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “There were no other
signs of trauma that could
• Bolivar Toy Run, Boli- be seen,” Polk County Un-
var DAV, 11:45 a.m. dersheriff John Eagan told
the BH-FP in 2010. “The
• Country dance, Roy
remains were in pretty bad
Blunt YMCA of Bolivar,
shape as far as determining
7 p.m.
anything else, but what was
Tuesday, Dec. 18 there was examined and no
foul play is suspected, at this
• CMH Auxiliary shoe point, but we are still follow-
sale, CMH Community ing up on some leads.”
Room 3, noon-6 p.m. However, the Wootens
say they believe their son’s
Wednesday, Dec. 19 death was no accident.
• CMH Auxiliary shoe Unfortunately, two key
pieces of evidence — Den-
sale, CMH Community
nis’ right hand and shreds
Room 3, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
of his clothing — were miss-
• Taco night, American ing from her son’s casket
Legion Hall, 5-7 p.m. when it arrived in Arkansas
last week, Janice Wooten
Saturday, Dec. 22 said.
“He (Peretti) called us
• Country dance, Roy
and said, ‘We have a prob-
Blunt YMCA of Bolivar,
lem here. The right hand is
7 p.m.
not here,” she said.
Saturday, Dec. 29 While the chain of cus-
tody of the hand following
• Country dance, Roy her son’s death is trouble-
Blunt YMCA of Bolivar, some, according to Janice
7 p.m. Wooten, she said the med-
ical examiner, Dr. Keith
Monday, Dec. 31 Norton, had possession of
• New Year’s Eve coun- it at the autopsy.
try dance, Roy Blunt The Wootens said they
YMCA of Bolivar, 7 p.m. believe Dennis’ hand was
phone bill so we can call and
hear his voice. I don’t want
to shut it off until we get an-
swers.”
While waiting for answers
from Peretti’s autopsy, the
Wootens said they worry
about their own safety as
they navigate this process.
“It’s scary for us, too,”
Janice Wooten said. “Are we
safe? Are we not safe?”
However, their concerns
won’t stop the Wootens’ re-
solve to find answers.
something was wrong from
FILE PHOTO/JESSICA DREWS
the get-go at the fire,” Jan-
Pleasant Hope Fire Responder David Agee watches the smoldering remains of the structure fire ice Wooten said. “We told
north of Pleasant Hope where Dennis Wooten’s body was found Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. them.”
Polk County Sheriff
ants.” Danny Morrison declined
Despite more concerns to comment on the Wooten
coming to the surface, the case.
mother said one lingering The BH-FP has filed re-
question, at least, was de- quests for information with
finitively answered through the Polk County Sheriff’s
this process. Office and the Missouri
“For eight years, I’ve State Highway Patrol, which
wondered, is that my son?” did a secondary investiga-
Janice Wooten said. “ …. tion. Those requests were
The doctor was able to com- not fulfilled as of press time
pare dental records, and he Tuesday.
STAFF PHOTO/JILL WAY did tell me, ‘That is your “I am sorry for their loss
On a cold Monday afternoon, Dennis Wooten’s casket is moved son.’” and will continue praying
from the motorcycle hearse that brought him back to his final And Dennis Wooten’s for them,” Harms said in re-
parents said they find solace sponse to requests for com-
resting place in Pleasant Hope.
another way. ment Tuesday.
separated from his body and I bought those for him.’ “His phone is still on,” Watch future editions of
was outside the home as These shreds of clothes Janice Wooten said. “For the BH-FP for continued
it burned, which they said might have shown acceler- eight years, we’ve paid that coverage.
Peretti confirmed verbally.
Peretti has yet to file a
written report on his find-
ings.
Current Polk County
Coroner Melissa Britton
confirmed Tuesday that
Dennis Wooten’s hand was
missing from the casket.
She said she is searching for
answers on what happened
to the hand.
The Wootens also said
debris from the crime
scene, which included nails,
screws, glass and shreds
of clothing, were left under
Dennis’ body, causing the STAFF PHOTO/JILL WAY
fabric to disintegrate. Staff from Greenlawn Funeral Home work to return Dennis Wooten to his gravesite in the Pleasant
“They said there were Hope Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 10, after his body was exhumed for a second autopsy last week.
some pajama pants,” Jan-
ice Wooten said. “They de-
scribed them to me, and I
said, ‘Yes, I know exactly
what you’re talking about.

Wednesday, Jan. 2
Gary Eastburn Bolivar Christmas
• Taco night, American Parade 8 years running.
Legion Hall, 5-7 p.m. In Remembrance of Gregg Eastburn.
Saturday, Jan. 5
• Country dance, Roy
Blunt YMCA, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 9
• Taco night, American
Legion Hall, 5-7 p.m.
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Saturday, Jan. 12
• Country dance, Roy
Blunt YMCA, 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 14
• Dementia Caregiver
Support Group, Mis-
souri Memory Center,
5 p.m.
For further information, contact Polk County Senior Center Administrator
• Bolivar Woodcarvers
Creative Writing Class
January 15th to March 5th — Every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-2:30
at the Polk County Senior Center
Class concludes on March 12th in a Writer’s Showcase
and Publication Fair.
Course topics include: Literary terminology; style and structure; literary
criticism; and 5 weeks of writing workshops.
Led by Janetta R. Lower
Samantha Brown at 417-326-5570.
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Catholic Church, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 16
• Taco night, American
Legion Hall, 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 19
• Country dance, Roy
Blunt YMCA, 7 p.m.

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Intersections
Rohrs, Barbara Bush
asked everyone about
their spouses and chil-
dren, he said.
“I learned tremen-
dous lessons about be-
ing a good host,” Judge
Elizabeth Rohrs said.
“Their greatest duty was
to make us feel comfort-
able as their guests.”
“They were powerful
people who went out of
their way to make every-
one in the room feel com-
fortable around them,”
Alvin Rohrs said.
The following year,
the Rohrs attended a free
enterprise educational
video premiere at the
vice president’s official
home in Washington,
D.C. with fewer than 20
people in attendance,
he said. The video was
crafted for the Taylor
Center and used foot-
age from the dedica-
tion, Alvin Rohrs ex-
plained.
“The vice president
had nice comments
about the video and
made jokes about
himself (in it),” Al-
vin Rohrs said. “He
said things like, ‘You
could have gotten
a better narrator.’
Parts of his speech
were used to narrate
the video.”
The home’s staff
were all Naval,
since the home is on the
grounds of the U.S. Na-
val Observatory, Alvin
Rohrs explained. When
it was time for people to
move from the sitting
room to the dining room,
the Bushes were the first
to begin moving chairs.
The couple could have
relied on staff to serve
them, but they moved
their own chairs, then
went back for more, Al-
vin Rohrs said.
When Bush’s presi-
dential campaign later
began, managers knew
he spoke on the SBU
campus and would need
religious support, Alvin
Rohrs said. TV evange-
list Pat Robertson was
expected to receive many
evangelical Republican
votes, he explained.
“They wanted some-
one influential from the
Southern Baptist conven-
tion and denomination,”
Alvin Rohrs said.
Alvin Rohrs arranged
for the then-vice presi-
dent of the Southern Bap-
tist Convention to meet
Bush and strategize.
“The vice president
went out of his way to meet
with two or three large
church Baptist pastors
at every major city (dur-
ing his presidential cam-
paign),” Alvin Rohrs said.
Shooting
Young admitted to officers he
fired the weapon into the closet
and hit a pile of clothes, the state-
ment said. But, Young told officers
he believed the firearm was un-
loaded when he pulled the trigger.
The woman observed Young
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Elizabeth Rohrs, Vice President George H.W. Bush, Alvin Rohrs and Barbara Bush gather to
view the Taylor Center’s free enterprise video during the Rohrs visit in 1983.
Alvin Rohrs, left, shakes hands with Vice President George H.W.
Bush during the Gene Taylor National Free Enterprise Center
dedication at Southwest Baptist University in 1982.
Since different de-
nominations use differ-
ent terms, Alvin Rohrs
served as a sort of “Bap-
tist translator” for the
campaign, he said.
After Bush won the
presidential primary
and general election, Al-
vin Rohrs was offered a
White House staff posi-
tion as liaison to religious
and business organiza-
tions, he said. He had de-
veloped notable business
relationships through his
position within Students
in Free Enterprise, now
Enactus.
The effects on his fam-
ily and advice from his
mentors were two main
reasons Alvin Rohrs de-
clined the staff position,
he said.
The Rohrs’ children
were young, and the
couple was not comfort-
able moving them to
Washington, D.C., he
said. Furthermore, they
knew the position would
be relatively short term.
“With any political job,
the days are numbered,”
Alvin Rohrs said. The
position may have only
lasted four years, and no
more than eight, he said.
From Front Page
cleaning the handgun in the night,
and she said he washed and dried
the clothes that were in the closet,
the statement said.
Officers confiscated the hand-
gun, three articles of clothing
with holes potentially from a dis-
NEWS
From left, then-U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor, Judge
Mentors within SIFE/
Enactus advised the po-
sition would be smart for
his short-term career,
but not his long-term ca-
reer, Alvin Rohrs said.
“I asked myself, ‘What
is it God wants me to do
and where?’” Alvin Rohrs
said. “It was the leading
of the Lord to stay at
SIFE.”
Yet another presiden-
tial elbow rubbing came
with a SIFE large donor
event at Texas A&M Uni-
versity, Alvin Rohrs said.
“It’s interesting how
life intersects,” Alvin
Rohrs said.
The chairman
SIFE’s board, Robert
Rich Jr., was old friends
of
and fishing buddies with
President Bush, Alvin
Rohrs said.
The day after the donor
event, the president and
first lady guided a small,
private tour through his
presidential library on
the university’s campus,
he said.
“Even with the presi-
dent in his official library,
there was no air of arro-
gance, no ego. It was like
he was talking about any
job,” Alvin Rohrs said.
charged round and a .380 shell
casing found in the bedroom
where the incident allegedly took
place.
Young is being held in Polk
County jail on $10,000 bond and is
due in court Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Bolivar Herald-Free Press 3A
Let your ears join the party
Focus in on the people you want to hear,
even in the most challenging environments.
WHAT MAKES
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
SOUND ADVICE
HEARING DOCTORS
It was as if
walking guests
through the li-
DIFFERENT?
brary was the
most important
task of the day,
Judge Elizabeth
1 You will see an audiologist
Rohrs added. every time you make an
The president appointment!
and first lady were
2 “Try Before you Buy!” Everyone
normal people
who did extraordi-
nary things, Alvin
Rohrs said. Bush responds to hearing aids
was president dur-
ing Desert Storm,
differently. You need to take the
the fall of the Berlin technology home and try it in
Wall and the reunifi-
cation of Germany, your own environment to make
Alvin Rohrs elabo- sure that it works best for you.
rated, even though
other presidents There is no fee or pressure if it
built up to those
events.
doesn’t work for you.
3 We only fit technology from
Looking back, Judge
Elizabeth Rohrs was re-
minded how qualified
President Bush was for the “Big 6.” No private labeling.
the job.
4 We are privately owned, and
“He was director of the
CIA, in Congress, ambas-
sador to China,” she said.
“He had a breadth of ex- fit whatever technology is in the
perience we’ve not seen
in recent times.”
lead at the time. We work with the
However, what im- technology that we believe in.
pressed Alvin Rohrs
most about Bush was
not his political achieve-
ments.
5 We know that hearing aids can
“Someone asked him be expensive so we work with all
what his biggest accom-
plishment was. He said,
major insurances. We also offer No
‘My biggest accomplish- Interest Financing.
ment is my kids keep
coming home,’” Alvin
Rohrs said.
Furthermore, Presi-
6 We are not completely
dent Bush became dependent on hearing aid sales!
“friends with the guy We work in a wide variety of
who beat him for presi-
dent,” Alvin Rohrs said. settings from ENT clinics to
That humility and
forgiving character are hospitals to private practice. Our
what Alvin Rohrs says diversity of income allows us to
stand out to him when he
looks back at the former have hearing aid prices as low as
president. possible for the patients we serve.
“His character allowed
7 Our diversity gives us a strong
him to be friends with
the guy who knocked
him off,” Alvin Rohrs
said. “I want to be able to understanding of the auditory
forgive like that.”
system. For example, we work
with amplification, diagnostics,
cochlear implants, bone-anchored
hearing aids, amplified phones,
FM systems, and the vestibular
system.
These are just a few of
things that help set us
apart!
Dr. Beth Gidman,
Au.D, CCC-A
830 E. Aldrich Rd.
Bolivar, MO
545752b
543838b
Call To Schedule Your
Appointment Today 417-326-0814
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Presidential connections shared was on full display for

the world
last week — in our
show up as good or bad until
their successors are
in place.

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ver the past dozen days, Polk Coun- All that is justifiably so. He was, after all, only the nation’s rearview His Iraq War was
tians joined their fellow Americans in second national leader to pay the area a visit — 34 mirror. not only a success,
mourning the death of former President years after President Harry S. Truman was in town Count yours truly but it gave legs
George H. W. Bush. to dedicate the Simon Bolivar statue in 1948. among those guilty of to Ted Turner’s
At the same time, several of our neighbors And Polk County associations with Bush didn’t having glossed over experiment with
could be counted among the more exclusive end in 1982. the many accomplish- Cable News Network
group who mourned a man they had met. And The first visit resulted in yet another the fol- ments of President (CNN). It was the
a few community members may even rightly lowing year, this time as a local couple, Alvin and George H.W. Bush advent of the 24-hour
claim they mourned the man they knew. Judge Elizabeth Rohrs, made their way to the vice and being too quick news cycle, the bane
The two latter groups are largely the re- president’s home and into a decades long connec- to judge him medio- Dave Berry is the of our existence on
sult of a visit the then-vice president made to tion with his family. cre among presidents publisher and editor most days now, but
emeritus of the
Bolivar in 1982 for the dedication of Southwest And new Polk County-Bush associations were because he couldn’t rather handy in times
BH-FP.
Baptist University’s Gene Taylor National Free forged just last week as Bolivar native Alena Fugitt, win re-election and of war and when
Enterprise Center. a Navy ceremonial guard, kept watch over the he possessed neither laying to rest a great
During his time here, Bush spoke formally former president’s casket. a movie star’s good looks nor a president.
and informally, shook hands and even broke This latest connection, like those which came be- silver tongue. Indeed, he was anything but
bread at a local home, that of Joe and Jane fore, not only serves to foster our community pride, But his accomplishments perfect and some of his other
Rayl. but has become a part of our shared history. were substantial in number (far good deeds also had some bad
It was a visit that earned Bush a special And as is the case with all our local stories too many to list in total here) consequences. He made mis-
place in the collective heart of Polk County. — presidential or otherwise — we at the BH- and depth. Furthermore, his takes, but in a late-in-life inter-
And the memory of it lives on in local lore, a FP feel privileged, both this week and last, leadership may have been sec- view he said he had absolutely
not insignificant marker on our community to be a part of that shared history by telling ond to none among presidents no regrets. Not a single one.
timeline. those stories. when judged by how many Spoken like someone who
mothers would want their son knew what went into making
to become as an adult — one the decisions he faced, the con-
quick to let the blame for sequences of being wrong, and
mistakes fall on “me” and the that all he could do was use his
credit for success be “ours.” best judgment and intent with
The eulogies were amazing, information at hand.
including former Sen. Alan A friend shared a saying
Simpson’s. Being of the same with me last week, the origin
party, and one of the presi- of which is disputed, but not its
dent’s best friends, he acknowl- depth:
edged helping convince No. “The two most important
41 to break his “read my lips, days in your life are the day
no new taxes” promise. Bush you are born and the day you
knew it could doom his own find out why.”
re-election, but he also knew For Bush, the first of those
that the bipartisan bill’s deficit days was June 12, 1924. The
reduction and economic boost next might have been June
would be what was best for the 12, 1942, his 18th birthday,
nation. when the rich kid with options
America’s best interest won enlisted in the U.S. Navy in re-
out over his own — again. action to the Japanese bombing
More on that later. of Pearl Harbor the previous
The decision indeed cost Dec. 7.
him re-election and, unfortu- Or perhaps it didn’t come
nately, empowered much of the until Sept. 2, 1944, when the
political turmoil we witness to- torpedo bomber he was pilot-
day with the never-bend mind- ing was downed by enemy fire,
set of some. And, interesting but not until after he completed

Guest Column enough, it helped ensure much the mission despite the damage
of what his successor came to
be credited with accomplishing
to the plane.
That was when his two crew
over the next eight years — the members perished, and he was

Personal memories of President George H.W. Bush best economy of this writer’s
life to date and a substantial
left to question why he was
spared.
deficit reduction. Either date, though, could
By Alvin Rohrs was frantically finishing up the dignitaries and then, as scripted, I Which shouldn’t be lost have been the defining moment
The following is an excerpt from last-minute details. I had left some said, “Ladies and gentlemen, the when looking at what comes when he determined to make
reflections written by Alvin Rohrs, papers in my office and went to vice president of the United States out during any president’s his life matter.
originally published via social retrieve them. I was met at the of America and the honorable term(s), whether good or bad. Indeed, No. 41 was a leader
media and reprinted in the BH-FP door by a secret service agent Mrs. George H.W. Bush.” Actions in Washington, Jef- who looks fabulous in our
with permission. who looked like an NFL lineman. Vice President Bush and Mrs. ferson City, Polk County or rearview mirror. May we be

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atching the funeral “Where are you going?” he Bush came on stage to thunder- Bolivar often either blossom or fortunate enough to ever again
of one of the great- asked. ing applause. As he spoke, I start smelling when successors see such as that through our
est Americans in my “To my office to get some realized he was actually using the are taking their own actions, windshield.
lifetime, I was led to share my papers,” I replied. speech I wrote. His staff added
He responded sternly, “At one paragraph and made a few
personal memories of my interac-
tions with President Bush and
Mrs. Barbara Bush.
8 a.m. the direct phone line to
Washington, D.C., was activated
minor edits.
After the big ceremony, the
Letters to the Editor
and this office became the office Bushes and other dignitaries went If you are one of these, I sug-
My first job after law school
of the vice president of the United to a private reception at the home
Should be gest that you leave from home
in 1982 was director of the Gene
Taylor National Free Enterprise States. Only he is allowed in this of Joe and Jane Rayl. Joe was a lo- no empty seats an hour early, drive around the
office.” cal entrepreneur and GOP leader. square 43 times and then put
A
Center at my alma mater, South- number of local merchants
west Baptist University. My first Suddenly those papers didn’t Again, I was impressed with $100 in the collection plate.
promote the phrase, “Shop
assignment in this new job was seem so important. But I thought Vice President Bush’s humility, There should be no empty
local.” I think the same thing
to organize the dedication of the it was cool that from then on, dignity and sense of humor as seats at these local programs.
applies to Christmas shows.
new building that housed the my office was once the office of he greeted all the people at this — Dale D. Cox, Polk
I have been to a few profes-
center. Gene Taylor was our local the vice president of the United reception. sional Christmas shows and
States. After the day-long activi-
congressman who had helped
When Vice President Bush ties Vice President Bush said,
enjoyed them, but what I saw at Thank you
raise support for the center and the annual community Christ-
his good friend Vice President
George H.W. Bush had agreed
arrived, he was escorted straight
to his office. After a short time, he
“Bolivar, Missouri, is the perfect
Norman Rockwell town.”
mas show at Southwest Baptist
University was just as good.
I t is a wonderful time of year
here in Polk County! On
behalf of the board of directors
to travel to Bolivar, where the then came out and he and Mrs. The speech I wrote was about Thanks to our intermedi-
university was located to speak at Bush stood in a receiving line the importance of free enter- and members of the Bolivar
ate, high school and college
the dedication. with all the guests who would be prise to America. As one of the Area Chamber of Commerce,
instructors for helping our stu-
The secret service detail rolled on the front row of the stage with first projects of the Gene Taylor I’d like to say thank you to the
dents present a great program.
into town six weeks ahead of the them. National Free Enterprise Center, many people, businesses and
Our community is blessed
event, and I spent many hours I was struck by how friendly we made an educational video on organizations that help make
with a wide variety of talent.
with them going over logistics and and personable both were. Mrs. free enterprise using excerpts of the holiday season so special.
From the Veterans Day pro-
attendee lists. I was surprised by Bush asked everyone about their Vice President Bush’s speech. Thank you to the more than
gram through the Christmas
all of the details. This included the families, “Do you have children? Congressman Taylor arranged 100 entries and volunteers
programs that our schools and
phone company having to install How many? Boys or girls?” for the video to be premiered who came together to make
churches present, we see just
a dedicated line to my office for There were over 8,000 people at the vice president’s official this year’s Bolivar Christmas
how beautiful that talent can be.
the vice president to use in case of seated in a big open yard in front residence in Washington, D.C., Parade an enjoyable success
I am sure that there are a
nuclear attack. of the center waiting on the vice (which is the Naval Observa- for all.
few people who think that if
Vice President Bush’s staff president. The choir sang, the tory). Taylor arranged for a Thank you to the dedicated
you don’t drive at least two
arrived early, as well. They asked band played and the dignitaries all small group of guests who were Bolivar businesses who united
hours and spend $50 to $100 for
me to draft the remarks he might moved to the stage. supporters of Southwest Baptist to kick off the Christmas shop-
tickets and park in the back of
use for the dedication but assured I was asked by Dr. James Sells, University and the Gene Taylor ping season earlier in Novem-
the parking lot two blocks away
me that few of my words would who was the chancellor at the Center to attend. Fortunately, my ber with beautiful open house
from the theater, you haven’t
be used. time, to be the master of ceremo- wife Elizabeth and I made the list. had a good evening. See Letters, Page 5A
The big day arrived, and I nies. I introduced all the local See Memories, Page 5A

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Memories From Page 4A
We watched the video in the sitting room and then
began to move to the dining room for lunch. Some of
the dining room chairs had been moved to the sitting
room for the viewing and now had to be moved back
to the dining room. Instead of enlisting staff to move
the chairs, the vice president and Mrs. Bush picked
up their chairs and took them to the dining room and
then proceeded to pick up and move the rest of the
chairs. Everyone got the clue and picked up the chairs
they were sitting in and made quick work of the transi-
tion.
Once again, I was impressed by the humility and
dignity of the Bushes. I actually had offered to take
the chair Mrs. Bush was carrying and she asked, “Do
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
you think I’m too frail to carry my own chair?”
1902 map of the Spooklight area of Southwest Missouri that includes Joplin, Neosho, Seneca and Hornet, which is between Seneca “No ma’am,” I replied and grabbed another chair to
and Joplin. An old postcard with a purported photo of the Spooklight and location for viewing. carry.
We made thousands of copies of the video and

The not so mysterious ‘Spooklight’ sent them to high schools around Missouri and the
neighboring states. Later in my career, I used the
expression, “If a chair needs to be moved, pick it up

M
Ozarks
oments
By Paul Johns
If you’ve lived in southwest
Missouri for any great length of
time, you’ve probably heard about
the “Spooklight.”
The term was preceded by a va-
riety of names, including Hornet,
which was a small village near
where the light was often viewed;
Joplin, which was nearby; Ozark,
for our region; and Tri-State, after
Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas.
By whatever name it was called,
the optimal word was “spook.” It
was touted by both those who had
seen it and who had not seen it
as being very spooky. It was pur-
ported to be a strange ball of light
that suddenly appeared on a par-
ticular stretch of a dark, isolated,
country road and would flicker
and weave eerily in the darkness
of the Ozarks evening.
The stories said that if you drove
toward it in an attempt to chase it
down and discover its source, it
would disappear as suddenly as it
had appeared. It was also said that
you couldn’t see it all the time and
that sometimes when it appeared,
it seemed to come toward you.
The spooklight continues to
be the subject of write-ups today.
Much of the intel about it is just
oft-repeated speculation on its
source and its history.
Some of the legends attributed
to it are obviously fiction, like the
old chestnuts involving a “lovers’
leap” and the one about someone
searching for his or her missing
head.
Variations include a miner
searching for his children who
were stolen by Indians, a Quapaw
Indian maiden and her lover who
leaped to the deaths from a bluff
over the Spring River, a Civil War
soldier using a lantern to look for
his head that was blown off in a
battle and an Osage chief who was
beheaded nearby and is using a
torch to look for his missing head.
Then there are those who say it
is simply a ghost. Others say it is
a will-o’-the-wisp (a luminescence
produced by rotting organic mate-
rial that also called swamp gas),
or glowing minerals, or static
electricity, natural gas from old
mines in the area or an electrical
field caused by a shifting fault line
in the earth.
Despite these legends and
myths about the spooklight’s ori-
gin, a trip to see the spooklight
was once as common as a Sunday
drive. In fact, the March 19, 1964,
newspaper at Clinton reported
that two local families had taken
a Sunday drive to see the spook-
light.
Local high schools took bus-
es of kids and adults to see the
light. The July 19, 1959, issue of
the Springfield Leader and Press
mentioned that several residents
of Aurora visited the spooklight.
A clipping in the Wheaton news-
paper of June 19, 1958, casually
revealed that two families drove
to Seneca on Friday night to show
their children the spooklight. “Af-
terwards they came back to the
Brust home and helped Doria Mc-
Murtry celebrate her 13th birth-
day,” it said.
According to the June 27, 1957,
issue of the Neosho Daily News,
several young people from the
same church went to see the
spooklight after Sunday night’s
church services. And the Sept. 23,
1956, issue told about a Seneca
Sunday school teacher who took
her class of 31 kids on a hayride
to see the spooklight.
Even earlier, the Aug. 23, 1955,
issue of that Neosho paper re-
ported that, “weekend guests” of
a local couple had been treated to,
“a trip to Roaring River, Noel, Mis-
souri, and out to Hornet to see the
spooklight.”
With more and more people
coming to view the spooklight,
it was only a matter of time until
someone came up with a plan to
capitalize on it and make money.
Hence the Spooklight Museum.
It was situated at one end of what
for many decades was known as
“Spooklight Road” which later
was called the “Devil’s Prom-
enade Road” for a more dramatic
effect.
It was never much of a museum
— just a collection of yellowed,
old newspaper clippings, but it
did feature a viewing deck with a
coin-operated telescope to use to
see the spooklight.
According to stories about the
“museum,” it was operated at vari-
ous times by Leslie W. Robertson,
Arthur P. “Spooky” Meadows and
his helper Warren Harman and
then by Meadows’ son-in-law, Gar-
land “Spooky” Middleton.
By 1956, when the Outdoor
Writers of America group held its
annual national meeting in Neo-
sho, the program included a visit
to the spooklight for those writers
who were interested.
Various organizations and
towns began to use the spooklight
as an attraction to bring visitors
to the region. In 1955, the Joplin
Chamber of Commerce had pub-
lished a booklet to hand out to vis-
itors entitled “The Tri-State Spook
Light.”
By 1959, the Missouri Division
of the U.S. Brewers Foundation in
St. Louis was running ads in vari-
ous newspapers around the Mid-
west that started with the header,
“Missouri Can Show You . . .” One
of those promoted “The ‘Spook
Light’ near Joplin.” Perhaps they
wanted tourists to travel there and
drink beer while waiting for the
light to appear.
In 1963, The Neosho Daily
News ran an article about “a new
and comprehensive report” on the
spooklight written by Bob Loftin
of Tulsa, Oklahoma. This “report”
was actually a booklet published
by the Neosho Chamber of Com-
merce. It stated that Newton
County was going to put up signs
to mark the route from Neosho to
the spooklight.
With all this interest in the
spooklight and the dollars it was
bringing in, the search for the
truth about its source suddenly
got a lot more difficult.
Next: The history and the pos-
sible source of the spooklight.
and move it” when someone who had a task to do
was trying to push it off to someone else or delay it. I
would then tell them about the humility of the Bushes.
Don’t ask others to do what you are not willing to do
yourself.
In 1988 when Vice President Bush was campaign-
ing for president, a friend of mine was asked to
develop the strategy to better reach religious voters,
especially evangelicals. Because of my connections in
Southern Baptist life, my friend asked me to informal-
ly join his advisory group.
Through my Baptist friends, we were able to con-
nect Vice President Bush to pastors of the largest
churches in the country and the leadership of the
Southern Baptist convention.
In one session, my friend showed me Vice Presi-
dent Bush’s Bible, which he had loaned to my friend
so that the speechwriter could include the vice presi-
dent’s favorite verses in speeches for these groups. I
got to see these verses that had been underlined by
the vice president.
I was in a meeting when Dan Quayle’s name was
first floated as a vice presidential potential. When
Quayle was announced as the candidate at the conven-
tion, the decision surprised a lot of journalists, but not
me.
We received an invitation to the inauguration of
President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dan-
iel Quayle, but our finances didn’t allow us to attend.
After the inauguration, I was asked to consider ap-
plying for a position on the White House staff.
My head said, “Go work in the White House.” My
heart said, “Stay at SIFE.” Staying with SIFE, now
Enactus, was clearly the best choice and where God
was leading me.
In 2004, Bob Rich was Chairman of the Board of
SIFE. His fishing buddy was President George H.W.
Bush. Through this relationship, Bob arranged for
a great weekend in College Station, Texas, for The
Friends Extraordinaire Club, who were SIFE’s big-
gest supporters. The highlight of the weekend was
dinner with the Bushes and then a private tour of the
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library with President
and Mrs. Bush as our tour guides. What an amazing
experience.
Mrs. Bush had her dog with her as we wandered
through the exhibits. It was fun to watch Mrs. Bush
correct the president when he got a date or other mi-
nor fact wrong at an exhibit, just like most husbands
and wives do in normal conversation. I complimented
her on her memory and she responded that all she
was doing was reading the plaques at the exhibit that
“George was too vain to put on his glasses to read.”
When I reminded them of our first meeting, they
both remembered the ceremony, Gene Taylor, and the
other people who were there at the event at the Rayl
home. President Bush then said, “I also remember
what you did for my campaign, thanks. I would have
loved to have had you on my team.”
Wow, what a memory he had.
It was a blessing, honor and privilege to have met

Letters From Page 4A

events and $400 of shop-
ping dollars for open
house winners Pam
Flynn and Regina Prater.
With nearly 7,000 en-
tries, this year’s cham-
ber open house was our
most successful.
Thank you to the
multiple organizations,
businesses, churches
and families who have
provided a beautiful
array of Christmas light
displays throughout
Dunnegan Memorial
Park at this year’s Light
the Park event. Our
thanks also goes out to
the many groups and
volunteers who greet
visitors each evening
and collect donations to
support more than three
dozen local charities.
If you haven’t taken a
drive through the park
yet, hurry. The park will
President George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush.
They are two of the greatest Americans of my lifetime.
President Bush will be remembered as one of the best
be open each evening make it a special place servant leaders of our nation and all Americans.
through Dec. 29. for all. In my brief encounters with them, I will remember
And, of course, we Merry Christmas and two people who obviously loved each other and en-
thank you for shopping Happy New Year! joyed spending time together. They were committed
in Polk County and — Jesse Ankrom, to their family. They were dignified yet humble. They
keeping holiday dollars Bolivar Area Chamber were two people with big hearts who did extraordi-
here at home to help of Commerce president nary things.
support these commu-
nity projects and many
more throughout the
year. We live in a very
giving community, and
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PUBLIC
CIRCUIT COURT
ACTIONS
The following actions were
taken last week in Polk County
Circuit Court. Dollar amounts
listed are for fines only; court
costs are in addition to the fine.
Amended charges were amend-
ed by the prosecutor.
Cases heard by Senior
Judge William J. Roberts:
Joshua Allen Fredericks, Ur-
bana, born 1989; class D felony
forgery and class D felony pos-
session of controlled substance;
seven years prison on each count,
to be served concurrently.
CRIMINAL CHARGES
The following new felony
charges have been filed in Polk
County Circuit Court:
Louis Jospeh Leindecker III,
born 1988, Springfield; class E
felony operated a vehicle without
a valid license — third and subse-
quent offense; summons issued;
due in court Jan. 9.
Alicia Ann Gray, born 1983,
Bolivar; class D felony possession
of controlled substance; summons
issued; due in court Jan. 9.
Jeremy M. Jones, born 1987,
Neosho; class E felony passing
bad check (2); summons issued;
due in court Jan. 9.
Joseph Schletzbaum, born
1993, Dadeville; class E felony
passing bad check; summons is-
sued; due in court Jan. 9.
Chelsea Renee Marie Ramon,
born 1994, Bolivar; class D felony
possession of controlled sub-
stance; summons issued; due in
court Jan. 2.
Cynthia Lee Newsom, born
1972, Fair Grove; class D felony
possession of controlled sub-
stance; summons issued; due in
court Jan. 2.
John James Small III, born
1979, Pleasant Hill; class D felony
possession of controlled sub-
stance; summons issued; due in
court Jan. 2.
Casey Ray Mashburn, born
1966, Fair Play; class E felony
operated a vehicle without a valid
license — third and subsequent
offense; summons issued; due in
court Jan. 9.
Billie Jenn Atkinson, born
1984, Wheatland; class D felony
possession of controlled sub-
stance; summons issued; due in
court Jan. 9.
Christopher Shaun Pratt, born
1985, Humansville; class D felony
domestic assault — second de-
gree; warrant issued; $10,000
bond; due in court Dec. 12.
Matthew Young, born 1970, Bo-
livar; class E felony unlawful use of
a weapon while intoxicated; class
E felony unlawful use of a weapon
— discharged into a home, mo-
tor vehicle or other transportation;
class E domestic assault — third
degree; warrant served; $10,000
bond; due in court Dec. 12.
Brandon G. Burton, born 1983,
Flemington; class D felony non-
support, total arrears in excess of
12 monthly payments; warrant is-
sued; $5,000 bond.
Aaron Lee Dawson, born 1991,
Brighton; class D felony stealing
— motor vehicle; class D felony
possession of controlled sub-
stance; warrant issued; $15,000
bond; due in court Dec. 12.
Jonathan J. Woods, born 1992,
Springfield; class D felony stealing
— motor vehicle; warrant issued;
$15,000 bond; due in court Dec.
12.
CIVIL PETITIONS
The following civil cases
have been filed in Polk County
Circuit Court:
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tim
Smelcer; suit on account.
Genesis Health Clubs Inc. vs.
Dan D. Stanton; suit on account.
Midland Funding LLC vs. Che-
nel Baker; suit on account.
Midland Funding LLC vs. Jes-
sica Pauls; suit on account.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. David
Brandt; suit on account.
Capital One Bank USA NA vs.
Greg Hill; suit on account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates
LLC vs. Dorthy Boatman; suit on
account.
Richard L. Buckley vs. Amanda
McCarthy Drilling
Water Wells
Jeremy McCarthy
Halfway, MO
522171b
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S. Davidson; family access motion.
DD Properties & Investments
vs. Trent A. Doss et al; rent and
possession.
Sarah A. Shuker vs. Daquan C.
Jackson; administrative order.
Hamilton Properties Corp. vs.
Becky Higginbotham; rent and
possession.
Robert J. Fuerst vs. Katie Phil-
lips; rent and possession.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Shan-
non Arnold; suit on account.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Charles
Gire; suit on account.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Delbert
Morris; suit on account.
Lester E. Cox Medical Center
vs. Daniel R. Rocha et al; breach
of contract.
Capital One Bank USA NA vs.
Rachel Campbell; suit on account.
Capital One Bank USA NA vs.
Melissa Akers; suit on account.
Loyd J. Mincks vs. Ashley D.
Mincks; motion to modify.
Discover Bank vs. Jan Y. Wel-
ton; contract - other.
Brandon S. Ketterman vs.
State of Missouri; postconviction
relief.
William Skipper vs. Michael J.
Hurney et al; breach of contract.
Keystone Mutual Insurance
Company vs. Nolan D. Crisp; de-
claratory judgment.
Americash Loans of Missouri
LLC vs. Donna McDonald; breach
of contract.
Danny R. Mchan vs. Harley K.
Carver; rent and possession.
Zamorah Howard s. David Da-
vis et al; personal injury - vehicular.
State vs. Phillip Messick; mo-
tion to withdraw guilty plea.
Wakefield & Associates vs.
Kristy A. Knickerbocker; suit on
account.
Cavalry Spv I LLC vs. Jennifer
A. Turner; suit on account.
Second Round Sub LLC vs.
Marjorie Painter; suit on account.
Capital One Bank USA NA vs.
Shannon K. Owings; suit on ac-
count.
Citibank N.A. vs. Shanna C.
Rice; suit on account.
Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Angel L. Townsend;
breach of contract.
Portfolio Recovery Associates
LLC vs. David J. Smith; breach of
contract.
Portfolio Recovery Associates
LLC vs. Stacy Bloom; breach of
contract.
Rachel L. Breesawitz vs. Stacy
R. Breesawitz; motion to modify.
Larry Huynh et al vs. Kasandra
Taylor; rent and possession.
HSH Real Estate Holdings
LLC vs. Billy Andrew et al; rent and
possession.
In regard to Gary S. Bunton;
change of name.
Petromark Inc. vs. Dale E. Whi-
teside et al; breach of contract.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jose-
phine Mitchell; suit on account.
Andrea Sprague vs. Jamie Wil-
son; personal injury - other.
Sirrea Marie Sanders vs Mi-
chael A. Beebe; administrative
order.
Gerald W. Kelley vs. James L.
Cates; small claims over $100.
Portfolio Recovery vs. Lindsey
Shepherd; suit on account.
World Acceptance Corp. vs.
Ashley N. Eagan; breach of con-
tract.
Heights Finance Corp. vs. Jer-
emy Hood; breach of contract.
Kenny Fonville et al vs. Steve
R. Logan; personal injury - vehicu-
lar.
DISSOLUTIONS
The following couples have
filed for dissolution of marriage
in Polk County Circuit Court:
Scott G. Emmert and Katheryn
L. Emmert.
Timmy L. Harris and Bambi L.
Harris.
Peggy C. Reeves and Keith A.
Reeves.
Jennifer A. Black and Walter L.
Black.
Shawn A. Stockton and
Shelbey B. Stockton.
Fallon Lawson and Jesse J.
David.
Carly D. Elliston and Derek M.
Elliston.
ASSOCIATE COURT
The following people plead-
ed guilty to traffic citations and
L.L.C.
Pool Cue Sales
& Billiard
Supplies
misdemeanors in Polk County
Circuit Court, Associate Judge
John C. Porter presiding. Dol-
lar amounts listed are for fines
only; court costs are in addition
to the fine. Amended charges
were amended by the prosecu-
tor.
Abdallah Mazin Abdelw Al-
kahlah, Warrensburg; speeding;
$300.
Sonja Lynn Baker, Dunnegan;
no seat belt; $10.
Charles Franklin Bobinmyer,
Pittsburg; driving while intoxi-
cated; suspended imposition of
sentence, two years probation,
SATOP ordered; unlawful posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia; $100.
Betty Ann Bratton, Aldrich; no
seat belt; $10.
Ashley Michelle Burns, Supe-
rior, Wisconsin; unlawful use of
drug paraphernalia; $100; driving
without a valid license; $91.
Zuri Sadai Cifuentes, Spring-
field; speeding; $28.
Roy Wayne Cox, Buffalo; no
insurance; $111; failure to display
plates; $71; no seat belt; $10.
Sybil Eufaula Duryee, Bolivar;
no seat belt; $10; driving without a
title for vehicle; $131.
Tara L. Ellis, Argonia, Kansas;
unlawful possession of drug para-
phernalia; $100.
Jazzlyn Nichole Harris, St.
Louis; defective equipment; $148.
Barry Donald Henderson,
Stockton; defective equipment;
$123.
Carly Elizabeth Hodgson,
Springfield; no insurance; $111;
no seat belt; $10.
Tyler Isaac Jameson, Spring-
field; no insurance; $61; failure to
display plates; $21; no seat belt;
$10.
Steven Carl Keithley, Morris-
ville; failure to transfer plates within
30 days; $21.
Patricia Mae King, Bolivar;
speeding; $28.
Melissa Dawn Matney, Sey-
mour; driving without a valid li-
cense; suspended imposition of
sentence, one year probation.
Jillian M. Murphy, Chicago, Il-
linois; speeding; $28.
Sandra Annette Pipenhagen,
Aldrich; defective equipment;
$173.
Sharon Lynn Roberson, Boli-
var; following too closely; $31.
Lora Marie Rousselot, Osceo-
la; driving without a valid license;
$61.
Katherine Lynn Saltkill, Bolivar;
speeding; $21.
Lexi Lanaye Scheets, Willard;
driving without a valid license; $91;
no insurance; $111; no seat belt;
$10.
Faith Jordan Destanny Scott,
Republic; defective equipment;
$148.
James Isiah Smith, Osceola;
driving without a valid license; sus-
pended imposition of sentence,
one year probation; failure to reg-
ister vehicle; $21.
Ronald Ravell Stevens Jr, Wal-
nut Grove; defective equipment;
$105.
Sylva Martricia Thorpe, Inde-
pendence; defective equipment;
$148.
Shyla Fay Townsend, Spring-
field; defective equipment; $103.
Jacob Harmon West, Kansas
City; speeding; suspended imposi-
tion of sentence, one year proba-
tion.
David Allen Zink, Goodson; de-
fective equipment; $123.
LAND TRANSFERS
The following transfers were
recorded in the office of the
Polk County recorder of deeds:
Case, Gerald L. and Case,
Alberta A. to Davis, Erik A. and
Davis, Cynthia L.; Lt 17 Stream-
wood 30-33-21 Pb8/99 Ff W/Road
Interest.
Case Retirement Plan to Da-
vis, Erik A. and Davis, Cynthia
L.; Lt 17 Streamwood 30-33-21
Pb8/99 Ff W/Road Interest.
Blair, Justin and Blair, Ben Dale
and Blair, Kathy L. to Blair, Mary
Elizabeth; Lt 2 Sky Ranch Estates
15-33-22 Pb7/19.
Craig Lehman
332 S. Springfield
Bolivar, MO 65613
544857b
Call 326-2401
RECORD
Stark, Gregory Thomas and
Stark, Karen Jean to Stark Rent-
als LLC; Lt R Hendricks Addition
Bolivar Ff Beg At Sw Corner.
Graves, Clarence and Graves,
Rosie Lee to Gilbert, Melissa Lea
and Thompson, Sandra Dee; Str
5-32-22 Ff Beg 529’ North Of Se
Corner.
Harvison, Jason and Harvison,
Sarah to Lombas, Gary and Lom-
bas, Kelli; Lt 63 Westview 10-33-
23 Pb3/28.
Jarvis, Margie P. to Jarvis, Brett
A. and Jarvis, Kelly R.; Lt 7 Karlin
Acres 6th 31-33-22 Pb9/85.
Neil, Lee E II and Neil, Scarlett
D. to Tyler, Martin and Tyler, Holly;
Lt A Bl 7 Hendricks Addition Boli-
var Sur Bk/Pg: Cs8/91 Ff Tracts 1
+ 2 Beg On South Line.
Mann, Gary W. Trust and
Mann, Claudia J., trustee, to Ro-
cha, Daniel R. and Rocha, Debora
K.; Lt 139 Bl 12 Johnsons Contin-
ued Addition Pb2/19 Ff West 1/2.
Mincks, Bill G. Trust and
Mincks, Emma M. Trust to Manser,
Carrie; Lt 7 Bl H Elmwood Park
Bolivar.
Tiller, Charles R. and Tiller,
Karen J. to Kindrick, Paul Joseph;
Str 16-34-22 //Sw Str 17-34-22 E/
Se/Se Str 21-34-22 //Nw Ff Lying
North Of Road.
Rogers, Michael and Rog-
ers, Winston Matthew to Robin-
son, Robert Glen and Robinson,
Rheba; Lt 5 Bl 3 Inlet Village First
Amended Bk 3 Pb1/71 Ff West 28’
Lt 6 Bl 3 Inlet Village First Amend-
ed Bk 3 Pb1/71.
Rocha, Daniel R. and Rocha,
Debora to Stutenkemper, Devon
W. and Stutenkemper, D. Cody; Lt
4 Bl 3 Dunnegans Addition 2-33-
23 Pb2/9 Ff South 147.5’ Lt 5 Bl
3 Dunnegans Addition 2-33-23
Pb2/9 Ff South 147.5’.
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
to Secretary Of Housing & Urban
Development; Lt 9 Shady Dell Ad-
dition 6-31-21 Pb3/2 Ff + Interest
In Well Lt 10 Shady Dell Addition
6-31-21 Pb3/2 Ff + Interest In Well
Lt 14 Shady Dell Addition 6-31-
21 Pb3/2 Ff + Interest In Well Lt
15 Shady Dell Addition 6-31-21
Pb3/2 Ff + Interest In Well.
Jones, Arletta Trust to Quarles,
Vesta W.; Lt 84 Burlington Heights
11-33-23 Pb7/147.
Smith, Dewey J. Trust and
Smith, Doris W. Trust to Manzo,
Alexander G. Trust and Hatch,
Pamela Ruth; Lt 58 Ravenwood
Estates 25+26+35+36-35-24
Pb8/180.
Wright, Ruth A. Martin Trust
and Wright, Arthur Eaton Trust to
Smith, Mark and Smith, Angela;
Str 33-34-23 N/Ne/Nw Ff Less
Nenenw Str 33-34-23 S/Nw/Nw Ff
Beg At Ne Corner.
Shuler, Kelton Rick and Shuler,
Leslie A. to Hogue, Robert J. and
Hogue, M. Pauline; Lt 20 West
Wind Amended 2-33-23 Pb5/76.
McCurry, Michael M. and Mc-
Curry, Pilar D. to Cochran, Jenni-
fer; Str 5-34-22 /Se/Sw Sur Bk/Pg:
Cs12/226 Ff Beg 399.45’ North Of
South Line.
Edwards Farm Holdings LLC
to Vanblack, Matthew Clyde; Str
25-34-24 /Nw/Sw Ff Strip 38 Rods
Wide Off West Side Str 25-34-24
W/Sw/Sw Str 25-34-24 E/Sw/Sw
Ff Beg At Sw Corner 32 1/2 Rods
X 22 Rods Str 26-34-24 /Se/Se
Str 25-34-24 /Nw/Sw Ff Less 38
Rods Off West Side Str 25-34-24
E/Sw/Sw Ff Less 32 1/2 Rods X
22 Rods Beg At Sw Corner.
Morris, Thomas and Morris,
Linnie to Smith, Teresa J.; Lt 2 Str
5-31-21 /W/Ne Ff Beg 588’ South
+ 35’ West Of Ne Corner Less De-
scribed Lt 2 Str 5-31-21 /W/Ne Ff
Beg 298’ South + 25’ West Of Ne
Corner Less North101’.
Walker, Barbara J. to Baublit,
Rodney Str 26-35-21 Nw/Sw/Ne
Ff N1/2 Of W1/2 Nwswne W/30’
Easement & Interest In Well.
Meader, Janell Trust to Der-
rickson, Glenna K. Trust; Lt 17
Silo Ridge Subdivision 16-33-22
Pb7/61.
Latulipe, Karen J. to Nelson,
Jordan S. and Nelson, Katie M.;
Str 2-33-23 /Nw/Sw Ff Beg 1448’
North + 150’ West Of Se Corner
Swsw 92’ X 120’.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
SHERIFF’S REPORT
The Polk County Sheriff’s
Office released the following
reports for:
Wednesday, Dec. 5
• A 20-year-old Bolivar man
was booked into jail on suspicion
of assault and property damage.
• Timmy J. Gannaway Jr., 40,
of Wheatland was booked into
jail on warrants for delivering/pos-
session controlled substance at
county/private jail, possession of a
controlled substance and unlawful
use of drug paraphernalia.
• Clifford S. Dixson, 39, of Half-
way was booked into jail on a war-
rant for failure to register as a sex
offender.
• Justin R. Buchanan, 38, of
Seymour was booked into jail on
a warrant for stealing.
• Lisa M. Bonham-Gunderson,
57, of Humansville was booked
into jail on warrants for nuisance
violations.
• James B. Lee, 36, of Bolivar
was booked into jail on a warrant
for passing bad checks.
• John D. Taylor, 39, of Spring-
field was booked into jail on war-
rants for non-support.
• Nichole E. Moorehead, 26, of
Buffalo was booked into jail on a
warrant for shoplifting and stealing.
• Harassment was reported on
West Mill Street, Humansville.
Thursday, Dec. 6
• Kyle N. Meek, 38, of Brighton
was booked into jail on warrants
for delivering controlled sub-
stance, possession of controlled
substance, possession of mari-
juana, unlawful possession of a
firearm and unlawful possession
of drug paraphernalia.
• A 52-year-old Walnut Grove
man was booked into jail on sus-
picion of delivering controlled sub-
stance, possession of a controlled
substance and unlawful use of
drug paraphernalia.
• Bridgett A. Butcher, 39, of
Sikeston was booked into jail on
a warrant for possession of a con-
trolled substance.
• Bobby R. Simmons Jr., 46,
of Collins was booked into jail on
warrants for driving while revoked/
suspended and possession of
drug paraphernalia.
• William J. Powell, 38, of Re-
public was booked into jail on a
warrant for possession of a con-
trolled substance.
• Rebecca A. Trowbridge, 32,
of Springfield was booked into jail
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1661 E. Mt. Gilead Rd. • Bolivar
(1/4 mile East of Kum & Go)
on warrants for possession of a
controlled substance and unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Abdallah Mazin Abdelwahe-
Alkahlah, 19, of Warrensburg was
booked into jail on a court commit
for speeding.
• Emily R. Emberg, 31, of Buf-
falo was booked into jail on a war-
rant for possession of a controlled
substance.
Friday, Dec. 7
• A 45-year-old Bolivar man
was booked into jail on a book
and release for driving while intoxi-
cated, possession of a controlled
substance and unlawful posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia.
• Melissa R. Rogers, 44, of
Stockton was booked into jail on
warrants for delivering controlled
substance and stealing.
• Jeremy A. Bartlett, 37, of Bo-
livar was booked into jail on a war-
rant for domestic assault.
• Jenifer L. Anderson, 40,
homeless was booked into jail on
warrants for no valid license and
possession of a controlled sub-
stance.
• Domestic assault was report-
ed on East 560th Road, Walnut
Grove.
Saturday, Dec. 8
• Nicholas D. Latiker, 34, of
Stockton was booked into jail on
a warrant for possession of a con-
trolled substance.
• Theft was reported on East
Fanny Street, Humansville.
• Property damage was report-
ed in the 100 block of South Arthur
Street, Humansville.
• Domestic assault was report-
ed on East 475th Road, Halfway.
Sunday, Dec. 9
• A 49-year-old Bolivar man
was booked into jail on suspicion
of domestic assault.
• A 39-year-old Aldrich man
was booked into jail on a book
and release on suspicion of pos-
session of marijuana and unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia.
• A 47-year-old Bolivar man
was booked into jail on suspicion
of domestic assault, unlawful use
of a weapon and unlawful use of a
weapon while intoxicated.
• Skyler D. Storment, 17, of Bo-
livar was booked into jail on a war-
rant for a seat belt violation.
• Stealing of a motor vehicle
was reported on North Highway
D, Polk.
• Burglary was reported on
South Arthur Street, Humansville.
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Public Notices “Because the people must know.”
Bid Notice
The Polk County Commis-
sion is currently accepting bids
for one (1) 2019 Dump Truck
with installed bed to be used at
the Road and Bridge Depart-
ment. Bid Specifications for the
dump truck are available in the
Polk County Clerk's Office, 102
E. Broadway, Room #11, Boli-
var, MO 65613 between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Sealed bids marked "Dump
Truck" will be accepted in the
County Clerk's Office until
11:00 a.m. Friday, December
28, 2018, at which time they will
be opened and read by the
County Commission. Polk
County Commission reserves
the right to accept or reject any
and/or all bids.
Done by the order of the Polk
County Commission this 7th
day of December 2018
Melinda Robertson
Polk County Clerk
_________________(90c)
The Dadeville R-II School
District is accepting proposals
for concretework associated
with their current baseball field.
The project includes building
retaining walls and dugout
floors and walls. Project guide-
lines will be available after
December 19th. Please sched-
ule a time with Matt Bushey at
417-328-8165 to pick up these
guidelines. This project will be a
design/build project and subject
to prevailing wage. Proposals
for the project will be due by
January 14, 2019 at 3:00 PM
and will be opened at the
regular Board of Education
meeting on January 14, 2019 at
7:00 PM. Expected completion
date for the project is October
1, 2019.
________________(90, 92c)
The Dadeville R-II School
District is accepting proposals
for dirt work and excavation
associated with their current
baseball field. Project guide-
lines will be available after
December 19th. Please sched-
ule a time with Matt Bushey at
417-328-8165 to pick these up.
This project will be a de-
sign/build project and subject to
prevailing wage. Proposals for
the project will be due by
January 14, 2019 at 3:00 PM
and will be opened at the
regular Board of Education
meeting on January 14, 2019 at
7:00 PM. Expected completion
date for the project is October
1, 2019.
________________(90, 92c)
FILING NOTICE
City of Fair Play
General Municipal Election
The Fair Play City General
Municipal Election will be held
on April 2, 2019 for Mayor, and
two (2) aldermen at large to
serve a two (2) year term.
Any resident wishing to file
as a candidate must file at Fair
Play City Hall during regular
business hours. Filling begins
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
and ends Tuesday, January 15,
2019 at 5:00 p.m. Regular
business hours are 8:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Fair Play City Hall will be
open the final day of filing
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
until 5:00 p.m.
Amy Buckley, City Clerk
_________________(90, 91c)
Notice of Annual School
Board Election
The Marion C Early R-V
School District will accept dec-
larations of candidacy from any
person interested in running for
a position on the School Board
in the April 2, 2019 election.
Persons interested may file at
the superintendent's office, lo-
cated in the high school
building, 5309 S Main, Morris-
ville MO.
Filing will begin on December
11, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. and will
continue during the district's
regular business hours, which
are Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Filing will not occur on the
following days when the school
district's offices are closed,
December 24, 2018 through
January 4, 2019, or any day the
school district is closed due to
inclement weather. Filing will
end January 15, 2019 at 5:00
p.m.
There are two positions
available with three-year terms
and one position with one year
term. Candidates must be a
U.S. citizen, resident of the
Marion C Early R-V School
district, at least 24 years of age,
and have resided in Missouri
for at least one year preceding
the election. Newly elected
board members are required by
law to attend at least 16 hours
of training and orientation dur-
ing the first year as a board
member.
By Order of the Marion C
Early R-V Board of Education
Nancy J Vance, Secretary
________________(88c)
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
Public Notice of Filing
The Halfway R-III School
District will accept declarations
of candidacy from any person
interested in being a candidate
in the April 2, 2019, election for
a position on the School Board.
Persons interested may file at
the Superintendent's Office lo-
cated at 2150 Highway 32, Half
Way, Missouri.
Filing will begin on December
11, 2018, at 8:00 AM and will
continue on the following dates
during the hours of 8:00 AM to
4:00 PM: December 11-14,
December 17-19, January 3-4,
January 8-11, January14 if
school is in session. Filing will
not occur on days that the
school district's offices are
closed due to inclement weath-
er. Filing will also not occur
December 20th thru January
2nd when the school district's
offices are closed. Filing will
end on January 15, 2019, at
5:00 PM.
Ballot order for those persons
filing on the first day will be
determined by random drawing.
Ballot order following the first
day will be by time of filing.
There are two positions
available for three-year terms.
Candidates must be U.S. Citi-
zens, residents of the Halfway
R-III School District, at least 24
years of age, have resided in
Missouri for at least one year
preceding the election, not
have been convicted of or
found guilty or pled guilty to a
NEWS
felony under federal law or the
laws of this state or another
state, and not be delinquent in
the payment of any state
income taxes, personal proper-
ty taxes, municipal taxes or real
property taxes on their place of
residence as stated on the
declaration of candidacy, or if
the person is a past or present
corporate officer of any fee
office that owes any taxes to
the state. A complete list of
filing qualifications and require-
ments will be furnished prior to
a candidate filing. Newly elec-
ted board members are re-
quired by law to attend at least
16 hours of training and
orientation during their first year
as a board member.
By Order of the Halfway R-III
Board of Education
Kim Brannon, Board Secreta-
ry
__________________(89c)
NOMINEES SELECTED FOR
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
EXTENSION COUNCIL
MEMBERS OF POLK
COUNTY
Citizens of voting age in Polk
County, pursuant to the provi-
sions of Sec. 262-577, R.S.Mo.
69, will have an opportunity to
vote and elect members to the
University of Missouri Exten-
sion Council in January. The
elected and appointed mem-
bers of the Extension Council
will guide and direct extension
work within the county. The
term of office shall be for two(2)
years in District 1 and II. The
nominees and their districts are
as follows:
DISTRICT I - Campbell,
Cliquot, Flemington, Greene,
Jefferson, Johnson, Madison,
McKinley, Benton and North
Marion Townships (vote for four
(4) persons)
Jeannie Brown, Roxy Hud-
son, Rachel Lightfoot, Don
VanBlack, Katie Williams
DISTRICT II - Jackson, Loon-
ey, Mooney, South Marion,
Union and Wishart Townships
(vote for four(4) persons)
Erin DeHart, Amanda Jones,
Summer Orbin, LaNelda Pres-
ley, Karen Stillings
Additional nominations may
be made by petition of 25 or
more qualified voters residing
within the district, filed with the
council within 20 days after the
publication of this notice of
election. Form for nomination
are available in your County
Extension Office located at 110
E Jefferson, Bolivar, MO
65613, (417)326-4916.
The Polk County University
of Missouri Extension Council
Whitney Watson, Chairman
_________________(90c)
IN THE 30TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT, POLK,
MISSOURI
Judge or Division:
Plaintiff/Petitioner: In the Mat-
ter of Malaki Trey Barton
vs.
Defendant/Respondent: Lacy
Stark
C a s e N u m b e r :
18PO-PR00116
Nature of Suit: Petition for
Appointment of Guardian and
Conservator
Notice Upon Order for Serv-
ice by Publication
The State of Missouri to:
Lacy Stark
You are notified that an
action has been commenced
against you in the Circuit Court
of Polk, Missouri, the object
and general nature of which is
Petition for Appointment of
Guardian and Conservator and
which affects the following
described property: minor child
- Malaki Trey Barton.
The names of all parties in
this action are stated in the
caption above and the name(s)
and address(es) of the attor-
ney(s) for the plaintiff/petition-
er(s) are Betty Rash, Petitioner,
114 West Austin, Bolivar, Mis-
souri 65613 and Dan K. Purdy,
Attorney at Law, Post Office
Box 462, Osceola, Missouri
64776.
You are further notified that,
unless you file an answer or
other pleading or otherwise
appear and defend against this
action within 45 days after
DECEMBER 12, 2018, judg-
ment by default will be entered
against you.
Date: 12/05/18
/S/SHARON PAYNE
Clerk
_________(90, 92, 94, 96c)
To John Earl Mortimer, indi-
vidually and as agent for
service of process for Brook-
stone Law, P.C., you are
hereby served by publication
with the following summons in
the lawsuit commonly known as
John Nicholas v. Brookstone
Law, PC and John Earl Mortim-
er, et al.:
Case Number: 30-2018-
01007287-CU-BC-CJC
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sued. The court may decide
against you without your being
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The name and address of the
court is:
Orange County Sup. Ct.,
Central Justice Center, 700
Civic Center Dr. W., Santa Ana,
CA 92701
The name address, and
telephone number of plaintiff's
attorney, or plaintiff without an
attorney, is:
David E. Libman, Esq., Law
Office of David E. Libman,
APC, 2041 N. Main St., St. A,
Santa Ana, CA 92706, P:
714-835-5740
Date 07/23/2018
David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of
the Court
Clerk, by Dollie Campos,
Deputy
_________(88, 90, 92, 94c)
IN THE 30TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT, POLK
COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division: PROBATE
C a s e N u m b e r :
18PO-PR00115
(Date File Stamp)
In the Estate of DAVID LEE
RICE, Deceased.
Notice of Letters of Adminis-
tration Granted
(Independent Administration)
To All Persons Interested in
the Estate of DAVID LEE RICE,
Decedent:
On NOVEMBER 29, 2018 ,
the following individuals
was(were) appointed the per-
sonal representative(s) of the
estate of DAVID LEE RICE,
decedent, by the Probate Divi-
sion of the Circuit Court of Polk
County, Missouri. The personal
representative's(s') business
address(es) and phone num-
ber(s) is(are):
CHANDRA MOBUS, 1651 E.
470TH ROAD, BOLIVAR, MO
65613
The personal representa-
tive(s) may administer the
estate independently without
adjudication, order, or direction
of the Probate Division of the
Circuit Court, unless a petition
for supervised administration is
made to and granted by the
court.
The personal representa-
tive's(s') attorney's(s') name(s),
business address(es) and
phone number(s) is(are):
CAMERON GRANT JONES,
1983 E SEMINOLE ST,
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804,
417-823-9898.
All creditors of said decedent
are notified to file claims in
court within six months from the
date of the first publication of
this notice or if a copy of this
notice was mailed to, or served
upon, such creditor by the
personal representative, then
within two months from the date
it was mailed or served,
whichever is later, or be forever
barred to the fullest extent
permissible by law. Such six-
month period and such two-
month period do not extend the
limitation period that would bar
claims one year after the
decedent's death, as provided
in Section 473.444, RSMo, or
any other applicable limitation
periods. Nothing in Section
473.033, RSMo, shall be con-
strued to bar any action against
a decedent's liability insurance
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carrier through a defendant ad
litem pursuant to Section
537.021, RSMo.
Date of the decedent's death:
23-JUL-2018
Date of first publication:
05-DEC-2018
/S/SHARON PAYNE
Clerk
Receipt of this notice by mail
should not be construed by the
recipient to indicate that the
recipient necessarily has a
beneficial interest in the estate.
The nature and extent of any
person's interest, if any, can be
determined from the files and
records of this estate in the
Probate Division of the above
referenced Circuit Court.
__________(88, 90, 92, 94c)
IN THE 30TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT,
POLK COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division: PROBATE
C a s e N u m b e r :
18PO-PR00111
(Date File Stamp)
In the Matter of Anthony
Frank Ruzicka, Respondent.
Notice of Hearing on Petition
for Determination of Heirship
You Are Notified that a
petition has been filed for the
determination of heirship for the
above-named respondent.
This matter will be heard on
18-DEC-2018, at 01:00 PM, at
the courtroom of the Probate
Division, Polk County, located
at Bolivar, MO 65613.
/S/ PAM BOWERS
Clerk
_________(84, 86, 88, 90c)
IN THE 30TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT, POLK,
MISSOURI
Judge or Division:
Plaintiff/Petitioner: In the Mat-
ter of Sage Elizabeth Barton
vs.
Defendant/Respondent: Lacy
Stark
C a s e N u m b e r :
18PO-PR00117
Nature of Suit: Petition for
Appointment of Guardian and
Conservator
Notice Upon Order for Serv-
ice by Publication
The State of Missouri to:
Lacy Stark
You are notified that an
action has been commenced
against you in the Circuit Court
of Polk, Missouri, the object
and general nature of which is
Petition for Appointment of
Guardian and Conservator and
which affects the following
described property: minor child
- Sage Elizabeth Barton.
The names of all parties in
this action are stated in the
caption above and the name(s)
and address(es) of the attor-
ney(s) for the plaintiff/petition-
er(s) are Betty Rash, Petitioner,
114 West Austin, Bolivar, Mis-
souri 65613 and Dan K. Purdy,
Attorney at Law, Post Office
Box 462, Osceola, Missouri
64776.
You are further notified that,
unless you file an answer or
other pleading or otherwise
appear and defend against this
action within 45 days after
DECEMBER 12, 2018, judg-
ment by default will be entered
against you.
Date: 12/05/18
/S/SHARON PAYNE
Clerk
_________(90, 92, 94, 96c)

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0 non-critical.
FOOD INSPECTIONS
The following food ser-
son St., Bolivar; pre-opening;
vice establishments were in-
spected by the Polk County
Health Center on the dates
shown, and the following
violations were noted (criti-
cal violations involve han-
dling of food; non-critical
violations primarily involve
housekeeping issues):
Monday, Dec. 3
• Homecourt #6, 3891 Hwy.
83, Bolivar; routine; 0 critical;
Like the
0 critical; 2 non-critical; 1.
Friday, Dec. 7 Lights in kitchen need shield.
• Sweet Kayle, 106 E. Jack- 2. Provide coving along wall in
dish sink area.
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8A Bolivar Herald-Free Press NEWS Wednesday, December 12, 2018

SBU team, faculty member assist with disaster relief

Contributed news
The holidays generally are a time of
family, friends, food, gifts and together-
ness.
But for the Southwest Baptist Univer-
sity Disaster Relief team, it was an op-
portunity to help others in their time of
need.
Led by Gabe Craig, a senior chemis-
try education and intercultural studies
major from Park Hills, the SBU team of
Sara McDonald, Hannah Gibbs, Jacob
Showers and Haden Liska spent their
Thanksgiving break in Bristol, Florida,
helping residents clean up after Hurri-
cane Michael, which ravaged the Florida
panhandle in October. The team served
alongside Joe Banderman of Missouri
Baptist Disaster Relief.
“This was a little tough because fam-
ily is important,” Craig said. “I know for
me, personally, my family would have
loved for me to be there, especially since
this was my second Thanksgiving I have
been out doing disaster relief. But they
understand the passion I have in this
area, as well as the calling it has on me
to invest in college students and develop CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
these physical and spiritual skills to ad- The SBU Disaster Relief team takes a break from their work in Bristol, Florida.
vance the kingdom. have some prior experience as well.” of a house and help with the spraying
“I am sure for the other team mem- The team was hosted by First Baptist down of a house (to help prevent mold
bers it was hard not being home, but Church-Bristol and was invited to a fam- and mildew) that had already been
they were in similar boats and under- ily lunch on the Sunday it was there, as mudded out.”
stood that there was a need that Christ well had access to the kitchen and facili- In addition to the physical work in
was calling us for.” ty for the cooking team to prepare meals Wallace, Bowling said there were 66
The team worked on seven projects for all the volunteers. presentations of the gospel and four
while in Florida — mostly chainsaw SBU was the only Missouri team professions of faith.
work — helping remove trees that po- in Bristol, Florida, that specific week, “Supporting people and efforts
tentially could fall or cause harm to the though other Missouri teams had been through prayer, going and ser ving, fill-
homeowners or others in the area. there in weeks past. Three other men ing in at work for volunteers who are
“I always give it thought,” Craig said from Missouri joined the SBU team going, and giving funds or goods can
of being away from family to do disaster when it arrived, while a team from Il- all be types of spiritual fruit,” Bowling
relief work, “but I know that the people linois Disaster Relief also was there to said.
we are going to help might not be able help. And for Craig, as long as there is a
to see their family because they are “There was a need and we were able need, he will continue to ser ve.
having to deal with these trees on their to help out as much as we were able to “I will definitely do this as long as I
house or yard that could be hazardous. and be the hands and feet of Jesus that am called to do disaster relief work,”
Too often we think that the disaster re- we are called to be,” Craig said. “We Craig said, “if that means leading col-
lief only lasts a few weeks, but this will are not just there to clean up. We are lege students and developing them so
take years for the people to find their there for the homeowners and helping they can lead teams in the future or
new normal. them find their new normal and how even just going out to ser ve those that
“If we can answer the calling Christ that relates to Christ’s obedience. We are in need.
has for us and spend our Thanksgiving were able to have great encounters with “As long as I am called to this, I will be
helping those that might not have one homeowners, some lasting relationships obedient in Christ and give Him all the
so that when Christmas comes they can were made and everyone on the team glory and praise for all He is doing. It is
have family back at their house safely, was able to understand what it means to not something I have done but what He
then by all means it is worth it. Especial- be obedient in Christ.” has done through me, and it would be self- Sara McDonald and Hannah Gibbs, members of
ly when we are given the opportunity to Steve Bowling, assistant professor ish if I kept that to myself because, as be- the SBU Disaster Relief team, work to remove
share the gospel with them and let the of mathematics, also followed the call lievers, we are to advance the kingdom.” trees damaged by Hurricane Michael.

spirit work in the individual.”
Craig has been part of the Missouri
Disaster Relief since 2014. The impact
of this service led him and a close friend
to establish the SBU Disaster Relief
team two years ago.
“I have been invested in meeting the
needs of others and sharing Christ,”
Craig said. “The state and those in
charge keep us on constant alert of di-
Faintoll
to help with Missouri Disaster Relief in
late September and early October, fol-
lowing Hurricane Florence.
Bowling traveled with Jon Felty of
Hollister to Wallace, North Carolina,
where they worked on a team that did
two mud-outs its first day there.
“Jon and I had the opportunity to
serve on a smaller team made up of

l
individuals from various parts of Mis-

o o
sasters that are in need of volunteers. souri, that went from six to five to four

“I greatly enjoy (disaster relief work)
and the relationships that I have been
able to build. I want to take these expe-
riences and share them with the team
so they can get involved, as well. There
are several team members where this
is their second or third callout, so they
C
members due to people going back to
regular responsibilities,” said Bowling,
who was appreciative of Kevin Hopkins
and Benny Fong filling in for him the
six school days he was gone. “On this
smaller team, we had the opportunity to
do chainsaw work, put a tarp on the roof

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Bank staff identified
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and release said.
When informed he was
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investigation,” Fredericks
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 NEWS Bolivar Herald-Free Press 9A

Memorial
Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, with
visitation one hour prior to service, at Hol-
man-Howe Chapel in Mansfield.
Wright Bogart, known affec-
tionately to many as “Bogey,”
son of Hosea V. Bogart and R.
Berniece Rippee Bogart, was
born in Mansfield on May 19,
1942, and departed this life on
Dec. 7, 2018, after suffering
a major stroke on Dec. 2, 10
years and three days after his first
stroke that forced an early retire-
ment.
He was a resident of CMHCF in Boli-
var and was cared for and loved by many
there.
He was preceded in death by his par-
ents, his brother Wiley, niece Kathryn
“Katy” and aunt Iris.
He is survived by two daughters, Melis-
sa Bogart, formerly Akers, of Bolivar and
The following is a paid memorial provided by family and friends.
WRIGHT BOGART
May 19, 1942-Dec. 7, 2018
Rhonda Stanton and Alan of Bolivar; three
granddaughters, Emily Akers Rennison
and Tyler of Sweet Springs, Allison
Stanton Dodds and Wyatt of Pitts-
burg, Kansas, and Malerie Stanton
of Bolivar; a great-grandson, Kade
Rennison, of Sweet Springs; and
nieces, nephews and friends.
Wright graduated from Mans-
field High School in 1960, attended
then-Southwest Baptist College and
graduated with a business administra-
tion degree from Drury University. He
was a talented athlete and played basket-
ball and baseball in high school; basketball
while he was in the Army; and softball on
almost every field in southwest Missouri.
He served in the U.S. Army as a mili-
tary policeman, and he was employed as
member services coordinator at Se-Ma-
No Electric in Mansfield for 26 years.
He volunteered on the board for the
Southwest Missouri Office on Aging and
was elected to the Silver-Haired Legisla-
ture.
He was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed
golfing, hunting and fishing with his
friends. He also loved taking his grand-
daughters to Silver Dollar City and buying
them practically anything they asked for.
While he loved his girls, no one made him
smile quite like his great-grandson Kade.
A service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 15, with visitation at 1, at Holman-
Howe Chapel in Mansfield with the Rev.
Dick Bishop officiating.
Donations may be made to the Resi-
dents’ Special Projects Account at Citizens
Memorial Healthcare Facility or to the
Heart & Stroke Association.
Burial will be in Mansfield Cemetery,
close to his parents and brother. Services
are under the direction of Holman-Howe
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Death
CHARLES LEROY QUICK
Jan. 14, 1955-Dec. 6, 2018
Service: Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Hatha-
way-Peterman Chapel, Wheatland.
Charles Leroy Quick, 63, of Grand-
view died Dec. 6, 2018, at his home.
He was born Jan. 14, 1955, in Breman,
Germany.
His parents, Homer Lee Quick and
Eleanor A. Coffman Quick preceded him
in death.
He was a warehouse supervisor for
many years.
He is survived by his son, Scott Lee
Quick of Kansas City; his daughter, Julie
Peacock of Kansas City; his sister, Susie
Dodd of Grandview; and two grandchil-
dren, Spencer Quick and Syndey Quick.
A funeral was Tuesday, Dec. 11, at
Hathaway-Peterman Chapel, Wheatland,
with Pastor Harvey Beach officiating.
Cremation followed under the direc-
tion of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral
Home, Wheatland.

Making their mark

Art gallery showcases therapeutic process
By Britta Winfrey
brittaw@bolivarmonews.com
At least one gathering in
Bolivar encourages people
to experience the therapeu-
tic power of community and
of art.
Volunteer Diane Den-
ton, Bolivar, can be found
teaching art classes in a side
room of the Polk County Se-
nior Center.
Seasons of life for those at
the center can bring on iso-
lation, Denton, the center’s
former director, said. As a
person’s world changes,
Denton encourages people
around her to dream new
dreams and stay “Young at
Art.”
The Young at Art pro-
gram began earlier this year
to enrich lives and build
community through art.
The center’s current exhibit
runs through mid-January
and contains acrylic paint-
ings, many of whose senior
artists have never painted
before, Denton said, as she
pointed out scenes with
lakes, flowers and trees.
“I love being able to cel-
ebrate people,” Denton said.
Paintbrush therapy
“I’m passionate about
bringing forms of art to
where art has not been be-
fore,” Denton said.
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Making art can be thera-
py for dealing with loss, and
opens the door for commu-
nity, she said. Denton is cer-
tified to teach art through
Crystal Bridges Museum of
American Art.
Denton’s own process of
making art fuels her passion
to bring it to seniors.
“My husband was very
sick from 2008 to 2012 and
almost died,” she said. “In
2011, I was desperate to find
something new for myself.”
As an adult, Denton
enrolled in art courses at
Southwest Baptist Universi-
ty. Painting helped her work
through grief and a sense of
loss, she said. In December
2016, she graduated with an
arts degree.
“Some just come and sit,
be a part of the conversation
… It’s not about doing art
perfect. It’s about building
relationships,” Denton said.
“Some bring their work
home.”
Classes at the center so
far have built a community
of drastically different peo-
ple coming together, Den-
ton said.
“I’m passionate about
how it changes people,” she
said.
The PCSC program is
an official pilot through Se-
niorAge of Springfield, she
explained. Denton said she
hopes meaningful art trav-
els to every senior center in
southwest Missouri. Mak-
ing art as memory therapy
is even being discussed,
Denton shared.
The conversation
During one Monday
class, Garland Roberts and
Vern Myers sat and talked
with Kathy Girard as she
sketched a poinsettia. Oth-
STAFF PHOTO / BRITTA WINFREY
ers in the class were fully
fixated on their paintings Students concentrate on painting, as well as conversation during the mixed media PCSC art class.
and seemed to not notice Pictured are, from left foreground, Danny Yeung, Elise Tittle and Liz Chan.
people walking about the
“Meeting people is half “We’re just now coming want to just sit in a chair and
makeshift studio.
the fun,” Girard said. alive,” Roberts said. “I don’t watch TV.”
Roberts and her husband
The art is fun, too, they
recently moved to Bolivar
say.
and wanted to see what
“I spent many years
the senior center had to of-
working for the family, and
fer, she said.
now I get to do something
“There were lists of class-
for myself,” Myers said. “I
es. I signed up for water-
want to touch on most types
color, then acrylic,” Roberts
of art.”
recalled. “We didn’t know
Denton encourages stu-
anybody, so it was nice to be
dents and tries to pull out
here and meet people.”
their best — she’s never crit-
It was as if everyone
ical, Roberts said. Whether
knew each other on the first
a person thinks he or she
day of class, Girard said, but
has talent or not, Roberts
they rarely see each other
said to not fear trying.
outside of class. Even with
“You don’t know your
a short time to visit each
favorite medium until your
week, Myers said it would
try,” Girard said as she sat
be a loss to not have the
in the mixed media class.
classes and comradery.
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‘A STORYBOOK Christmas’
P
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Bolivar for an annual tradi-
tion: the Bolivar Area Chamber
of Commerce Christmas parade.
This year’s theme was “A Story-
book Christmas.” According to
chamber President Jesse Ankrom,
more than 100 entries and volun-
teers “came together to make this
year’s Bolivar Christmas Parade
an enjoyable success for all.” Find
more photos from the parade on-
line at BolivarMoNews.com.

Wyatt Maze
represents
Santa was riding high!
Empire
Electric
linemen with
a smile.

It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. Incom-

ing Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce Vice
President Bobbie McKnight, left, and incoming
President Jared Taylor keep the streets cleared of
animal waste during Saturday’s parade.

A family affair. After being in the parade

for several years in the past, the Denzil
Roberts family bundled up to get to
watch it together this year.

It wouldn’t be a parade
without some beautiful
horses.

At right, the parade

drew a crowd. Even
the Grinch showed his
green face Saturday.

Above, the Marion C. Early High School marching band makes

its way through the square.
At right, Grayson Rogers, Miss Merry
Miss Black Walnut Festival Queen Malerie Stanton waves to the
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SBU recognizes employees for years of service

By BH-FP news staff
news@bolivarmonews.com

Southwest Baptist University honored

employees with employment anniversary
milestones, beginning with five years, dur-
ing the annual employee Christmas ban-
quet Dec. 6.
According to an SBU news release, the
employees recognized have given a total of
685 years of service to the university.
“It is a pleasure to recognize and honor
individuals who serve at Southwest Baptist
University,” Eric A. Turner, SBU president,
said in the release. “When I am asked what
is special about SBU, I unequivocally state it
is our people. We are blessed beyond mea-
sure to serve alongside such an outstanding
group of faculty and staff — our brothers
and sisters in Christ. This is not lost on me.”
Campbell, Steiert receive
Life Beautiful Awards
Lena Campbell, housekeeper, and Paula
Steiert, instructor of health sciences, re-
ceived the staff and faculty Life Beautiful
awards during the banquet. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
“The designation ‘life beautiful’ is the Employees recognized for five years of service are, from left, Cindy Hall, Susan Plank, Joyce Schmelzle, Marsha Trantham, Charlotte Marsch, Todd
highest honor a person can receive at Earl, Coyle Neal and Denise Tucker. Not pictured are Nancy Colbaugh, Tammy Condren, Meilani Conley, Melissa Darnell, Karla Goughnour, Kristina
Southwest Baptist University,” Turner said Hottes, Charlie Hungerford, Marcus Klund, Paul Putt, Philip Staback, Marty Stockstill, Tim Walton and Richard Worth.
in the release. “Each year during the Boli-
var spring commencement, we honor two
graduating seniors who are chosen by the
faculty as best exemplifying a ‘life beautiful.’
During our employee Christmas banquet,
we honor a faculty member and a staff mem-
ber who exemplify a ‘life beautiful.’”
The Faculty Life Beautiful Award was
established in 1987, and the Staff Life Beau-
tiful Award was established in 1992, the re-
lease said.
Campbell, a native of Korea, arrived in
the United States in 1979 and began work-
ing at SBU in 1999, the release said.
In addition to her full-time job in house-
Recognized for 10 years of service are, from left, Tracy Miles, Baochuan
keeping at SBU and her part-time job in
Bolivar, she attends Korean Presbyterian Lu, Perry Tompkins and Holly Bridge. Not pictured are Scott Brigman,
Church in Springfield, where she helps pre- Amber Fleer, Hillary Glauser-Patton, Pam Hedgpeth, Jodi Meadows,
pare church dinners and volunteers in what- Thirty-year employees are Kevin Kelley, Rob Harris and Bing Bayer. Suzanne Powers and Cindy Rhoads.
ever capacity is needed for her church body. the release said.
“She is a very generous person who has “Her pathophysiology class made the
taken upon herself over the years to regu- biggest impact on my career, not only as
larly feed and nourish the Department of a student, but as a nurse,” the release said
History faculty by periodically providing us one of her students wrote. “Pathophysiol-
with meals and snacks,” one of her co-work- ogy set the tone for the BSN program; it
ers said in the release. “Her willingness to was tough, but well worth my time. This
share her meager resources with us stems class drove me to ask ‘why’ questions and
from a generous heart and demonstrates to propose possible answers to the ques-
her Christ-like love with this sacrificial ser- tions I was asking.
vice of hospitality.” “She never robbed me of the time I need-
The release said she is known by many ed to critically think. She helped me develop
as a “bright ray of sunshine” and “makes the answers to my own questions. Without
a positive impact on those with whom she her as my critical-thinking coach, I would
comes in contact.” not be the student or nurse I am today.”
Employees who have served for 20 years are, from left, Mike Fuhrman, Dwight Haun and Darren
“She meets the highest standards in the The release said Steiert is active in her
performance of her duties at SBU, and does Crowder. Not pictured are Mick Arnold, Melinda Jones, Robert Murders and Todd Sukany.
church and volunteers for SBU’s Mercy
so with an attitude that exudes kindness and pus, the release said. campus as being a dedicated faculty mem- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
joy,” another co-worker said. She has a Bachelor of Science in biology ber that truly cares for each student,” the homeschool health fairs and college open
Steiert, who has been a member of the from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, release said a colleague wrote. “She will go houses. She and her husband, Jack, have
SBU faculty since 1993, currently instructs Minnesota, and a graduate degree in micro- above and beyond to help any student to be one child, Brianna, who is a research as-
the pre-requisite science courses for nurs- biology from the University of Minnesota. successful.” sistant at the University of Kansas Medical
ing and radiography on the Springfield cam- “She has a long-standing history on this And, her students “echo that thought,” Center.

SBU’s 2018 Life Beautiful Award recipients Lena Campbell,

Thirty-five year SBU veteran employees are Herb Hamann left, and Paula Steiert pose for a photo.
Recognized for 25 years of service are Craig Endres and Renee Waters.
Not pictured are Alan Copeland and Chuck Lentz and Brad Gamble.

Employees recognized for 15 years are, from left, Robbie Bryant, Allison Langford and Jason Halv-
erson. Not pictured are Shelley Kilpatrick, Carla Kirchner and Maggie Kluthe.

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12A Bolivar Herald-Free Press BUSINESS Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Brief
Pitts joins Bank of Bolivar
Bank of Bolivar/BOB Community Financial re-
cently announced the addition of Brian Pitts to its
mortgage lending team.
With 16 years of banking experience, most re-
cently with Franklin American Mortgage Com-
pany, Pitts will serve as a vice
president working in the bank’s
south Springfield branch at 1339
E. Republic Road.
“I am excited to join this team
that I actually competed against
for years. I look forward to con-
tinuing to provide excellent lend-
ing solutions to all of the areas the Pitts
BOB family serves,” Pitts said in a
news release.
Bank of Bolivar/BOB Community Financial PHOTO/MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
is a locally owned, full-service community bank
with over 85 employees and six full-service bank-
ing centers in Bolivar, Fair Grove, Springfield and
Davis family named philanthropist of year
Marshfield. The Warren Davis family was recently named Philanthropist of the Year at the National Philanthropy Day event hosted by the Associa-
The bank’s website is bankofbolivar.com, and tion of Fundraising Professionals, Ozarks regional chapter. According to the family, it was nominated by Arc of the Ozarks, Missouri
its main contact number is 777-6500. State University and Mercy Hospital.

More than 200 set to graduate

S.O.A.R. continues
fundraising campaign
By BH-FP news staff
news@bolivarmonews.com
Service Oriented Aviation Readiness
launched a fundraising project on Giving
Tuesday, Nov. 27, on CauseMomentum.
org.
The Bolivar-based nonprofit joined char-
itable organizations from around the globe
on the international day of giving.
S.O.A.R.’s project on Cause Momentum
will remain active through Dec. 31, giving
donors ample time to #CauseMoCheer
through end-of-year donations.
S.O.A.R. is raising funds to upgrade avi-
onic systems in its mission-aviation training
aircraft.
“We have acquired a number of new-to-
us aircraft for our mission-aviation training
program,” Kerrick Tweedy, S.O.A.R found-
er and executive director, said in a news
release. “We need to bring the avionics into
the 21st century. We will be working with
a partner to purchase and install the new
equipment at a savings of over $15,000 per
aircraft, all in an effort to keep our students
debt-free during their training.”
Donors can support S.O.A.R. and other
Ozarks-based nonprofits online at cause-
momentum.org until the calendar turns
over on Dec. 31.
Cause Momentum is the Community
Foundation of the Ozarks’ own crowdfund-
ing website, developed by the Springfield-
based firm, Mostly Serious, the release
said. The site is available exclusively for the
CFO’s nonprofit agency partners.
The release said S.O.A.R. is one of more
than 600 nonprofit partners of the Commu-
nity Foundation of the Ozarks, a regional
public charitable foundation established
in 1973 that provides asset and resource
development, grantmaking and public lead-
ership through a network of donors, 49 af-
filiate foundations and nonprofit partners
across central and southern Missouri.
at SBU winter commencements
By BH-FP news staff
news@bolivarmonews.com
Southwest Baptist University is set
to graduate 204 students at two winter
2018 commencement ceremonies, ac-
cording to a university news release.
The SBU Mercy College of Nursing
and Health Sciences will hold winter
commencement at 7 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 13, and the ceremony for all other
graduates is at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14.
Both ceremonies will be held in the Jane
and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports
Center.
Douglas Click Jr., Bachelor of Sci-
ence in health sciences graduate, will
deliver the commencement address on
Thursday. ASN graduate Annah Bravata
will sing “You Say.”
Troy Bethards, 1993, will deliver the
commencement address at the Friday
ceremony. Bethards currently serves
as the dean of SBU’s Robert W. Plaster
College of Business and Computer Sci-
ence. He previously served as a faculty
member within SBU’s business admin-
istration department.
The Faculty Life Beautiful award re-
cipient in 2015, Bethards also received
the Orien B. Hendrex Distinguished
Teacher award in 2008. He currently
serves on the board for the Christian
Business Faculty Association.
Bethards earned his Bachelor of Sci-
ence in economics and business admin-
istration from SBU in 1993, his master of
business administration from Missouri
State University in 1996 and his doctor-
ate in business administration with a
concentration in finance from Anderson
University, Indiana, in 2010.
He and his wife, Monica, have been
married since 1995 and have two chil-
dren: Alyssa, a sophomore at SBU, and
Mason, who is a junior in high school.
For more information about the Fri-
day commencement, please contact the
Office of the Provost at 328-1601. For
more information about the Thursday
commencement, please contact the
Springfield campus at 820-6422.

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2018

Levi Manning works his way past a Strafford

Fast start propels

defender Friday night, Dec. 7. The Liberators
improved to 3-2 with their 76-57 home win.
STAFF PHOTO/ MARTIN BARRETT

Bolivar to home win
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
Bolivar boys basketball swept
all three games against visiting
Strafford Friday night, Dec. 7.
The Liberators never trailed en
route to a 76-57 win over the pre-
viously-undefeated Indians.
“We knew we had to try to
contain (Strafford’s) penetra-
tion, which is easier said than
done,” said Bolivar coach Robby
Hoegh. “A good start was impor-
tant for us, especially at home.”
Bolivar raced out to a 7-0 lead
and never looked back. The In-
dians kept the game close for a
half, as the Liberators were up
21-14 after a period and took a
39-26 lead at the intermission.
Bolivar pulled away in the
third quarter, doubling up the
Indians 22-11 for a 58-40 lead
headed to the final stanza. The
Liberator cushion was in double
digits the rest of the night, as
they shooting 53 percent with
four players in double figures.
Jaden Spindler and Levi Man-
ning each led the team with 18
points. Manning had a double-
double with 11 rebounds and
three blocks. Spindler reeled in
eight boards to go with two as-
sists and four steals.
Ian Jones added 16 points and
five assists, followed by Hunter
Berry at 13 points.
“Ian is finding the open man,”
Hoegh said. “When we have
a lead in the third and fourth
quarters, we’re going to space
the floor and put the ball in Ian’s
hands. We have faith that he’ll
make correct decisions.”
Bolivar outrebounded the that do that but not draw atten-
Indians 38-26, splashed home tion to himself. He was proud of
10 three-pointers and forced 11 the team. He’s going to take what
Strafford turnovers. the defense gives him.”
“(Strafford) was trying to The Liberators never trailed
concentrate on Ian and Levi,” against the Indians, up 20-13 af-
Hoegh said. “Those were the ter a period and taking a 35-24
kind of threes that we were go- lead to the half. BHS pulled
ing to shoot every time. We away in the final stanza to
want to shoot with confidence. secure the win.
If we missed it, it was about get- Jace Krueger posted
ting back in transition defense eight points, and Josh
and buckling down. Our focus Francisco added seven
has been on defense. Whether points for the Libera-
the shots go in, it’s about being tors.
a tough-nose defensive team. I “Our JV has
think the last two games, we’ve done a fantas-
taken more pride in that.” tic job,” Hoegh
Riley Overbeck led Strafford said. “We feel
(4-1) with a team-high 18 points like we have
and six rebounds. The Indians three strong
were held to 38-percent shoot- See
ing, as they finished 15 of 21 at Liberators,
the free-throw line. The Indian Page 3B
defense forced 14 Liberator turn-
overs on the night.
The JV Liberators moved to
2-0 on the season with their 73-
51 win over Strafford Friday
night. Junior Brodie Pollock had
a career night for Bolivar,
scoring 40 points.
“Brodie could’ve had 60 Liberators 76, Indians 57
(points). For every kid, it
was a point of emphasis Dec. 7 at Bolivar JV: Liberators 73, Indians 51
to throw it in (the paint),” Strf 14 15 11 17- 57 Strf 13 11 13 14- 51
Hoegh said. “He knew what Bolv 21 15 22 18- 76 Bolv 20 15 15 23- 73
to do when he got the ball. Strafford (4-1): Overbeck 18, Lutgen 9, Bolivar JV (2-1): Pollock 40, Krueger 8, Fran-
For us, it’s not really about Hester 7, Lawler 6, Mahon 6, Maples 6, Mullins 4, cisco 7, Batten 5, Gabani 4, Hitchcock 4, Bowes
who’s scoring points. It’s Rear 1. Total FGs: 18 (3-pt. FGs: 6), FTs: 15/21. 2, Meents 1.
about Bolivar scoring points. Reb: 26, TOs: 11.
If the intelligent play is to Bolivar (3-2): Spindler 18, Manning 18, Jones Fr: Liberators 57, Indians 48
exploit a weakness, we’re 16, Berry 13, Rowell 6, Tucker 4, Pitts 2, Bat- Strf 9 8 16 15- 48
going to do it, and Brodie ten 2. Total FGs: 26 (3-pt. FGs: 10), FTs: 14/22. Bolv 6 17 14 20- 57
did that. He’s such a humble Reb: 38, TOs: 14. Bolivar Freshmen (3-1): Bowes 18, Gabani
kid. It’s nice to see a kid like 12, Meredith 12, Cribbs 6, Sharp 5, Ingram 4.

Liberator grapplers split

triangular at Nevada
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
Bolivar wrestling dropped a
close dual with School of the
Osage but topped host Nevada
Thursday night, Dec. 6. The Lib-
erators earned a split at the trian-
gular, falling in the opening dual
39-36 to Osage.
Bolivar jumped out to a quick
12-0 lead after a Granite Cunning-
ham (106) win by fall in 2 minutes,
1 second, then a Canyon Cunning-
ham (113) win by forfeit. The In-
dians won five of the next seven
bouts for a 30-24 lead.
Riley Hawk (138) pinned Co-
rey Hubkey of Osage in 2:55, and
PHOTO/ TWITTER Austin Coons (152) won by fall
Bolivar cross country coach Ron Bandy was named the Class 3 over Aaron Cuddy of the Indians
with 22 seconds left in the match.
girls cross country coach of the year by the MTCCCA last week.
Hayden Burks (170) added a win
Liberator wresting results
Nevada Triangular
Dec. 6 at Nevada
Indians 39, Liberators 36
106: Granite Cunningham W Pin 2:01
113: Canyon Cunningham W Forfeit
120: Thomas Pennington L Pin 2:33
126: Logan Rice L Pin 2:53
132: Mason Taylor L Pin 5:02
138: Riley Hawk W Pin 2:55
145: Jacob Matlock L Pin 3:42
152: Austin Coons W Pin 5:38
160: Logan Hawk L Pin 2:44
170: Hayden Burks W Pin 1:39
182: Andrew Bunn L 5-2
195: Caleb Rains L 2-0
220: Garred Engle L 13-8
285: Drayton Huchteman W Forfeit
Liberators 57, Tigers 18
126: Rice W Forfeit
132: Taylor W Pin 0:54
138: R. Hawk W 7-2
145: Matlock W Tech fall 15-0
152: Coons W Pin 1:32
160: L. Hawk L Pin 0:17
170: Burks W Forfeit
182: Bunn W 6-4
195: Rains L Pin 3:51
220: Engle W Forfeit
285: Huchteman L Fall 0:29
106: G. Cunningham W 16-4
113: C. Cunningham W Pin 0:38
*JV match.
Harrisonville JV Tournament
Dec. 8 at Harrisonville
126B: Ryan West 1-3, 4th
126C: Rice 3-0, 1st
170B: Bunn 4-0, 1st

Bandy named
by fall over Rudy Escobar of Osage *152: Logan Rowley L 4-1 285A: Mason Rogers 1-3, 4th
in 1:39. 120: Pennington W Pin 3:55 285B: James Miller 4-0, 1st
Three consecutive decisions by
Osage were the deciding points.

Class 3 coach
Andrew Bunn (182) fell by a 5-2
decision, followed by a 2-0 decision
against Caleb Rains (195). Garred
Engle (220) dropped a 13-8 deci-
and Jacob Matlock (145) added a at Harrisonville with three falls,
15-0 tech fall over Kalen Morris a pair in the second period and a
of the Tigers. Coons stayed unde- first-period pin.

of the year
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
The honors keep rolling
in for Bolivar cross coun-
try. This time, coach Ron
Bandy was recognized by
his peers last week.
Bandy was named the
Class 3 girls cross country
coach of the year by the
Missouri Track and Cross
Country Coaches Associa-
tion. Bandy led the Lady
Liberators to the Class 3
state championship in No-
vember and the boys to a
state runner-up finish at
Jefferson City.
The state champion-
ship for the girls was the
programs’ second in three
years, as Bandy is the only
coach to lead a Bolivar
team to two state titles.
BHS activities director
Todd Schrader said that
Bandy is “so deserving” of
the award.
“We are very fortunate
to have Coach Bandy lead-
ing our Lady Liberators and
Liberators,” he said. “Coach
Bandy and his staff have
created a culture of family,
and it shows every time you
see them compete.”
See Bandy, Page 3B
sion against Osage.
Drayton Huchteman (285)
picked up a win via an Indian open,
but it was not enough to close the
gap.
Osage swept the evening at Ne-
vada, beating the host Tigers 60-18
in its second dual.
Liberators 57, Nevada 18
The Liberators bounced back in
the triangular finale with a 57-18
whipping of the Tigers Thursday.
Bolivar raced out to a 32-0 lead
on Nevada. Thomas Pennington
(120) got BHS going with a win by
fall in 3:55 over Vasant Goswami of
Nevada. After Logan Rice (126) got
points for the Libs via a Tiger open,
Mason Taylor (132) pinned Asa
Wilson of the Tigers in 54 seconds.
Riley Hawk outlasted Nevada’s
Corbin Eastwood in a 7-2 decision,
feated with a win by fall over Brock
Marquardt of Nevada in 1:32.
Bunn picked up a win by a 6-4
decision over Gage Morris of the
Tigers. Granite and Canyon Cun-
ningham finished off the win for
Bolivar. Granite topped Ethan
Dighero of Nevada in a 16-4 major
decision, and Canyon pinned JD
Downing of the Tigers in 38 sec-
onds.
The Liberators (2-2) return
home Tuesday, Dec. 18, for their
first of three host triangulars. BHS
wrestles against Buffalo and Cam-
denton.
Harrisonville
JV Tournament
Five JV Liberators hit the mats
at Harrisonville Saturday, Dec. 8,
when Bolivar competed in the Har-
risonville JV Tournament.
Logan Rice won the C division
Bunn also brought home a gold,
winning the 170-pound B division.
Bunn was 4-0 with three pins and a
6-2 decision over Jake Rue of Wil-
liam Chrisman.
James Miller (285) picked up a
first-place finish at Harrisonville,
winning the heavyweight B divi-
sion. Miller picked up four pins to
sweep his pool.
Ryan West (126) finished fourth
in the B division finishing 1-3. West
won by a fall over Nathan Barnett
of the host Wildcats in 3:29 in his
opening match.
Mason Rogers (285) placed
fourth in the heavyweight A divi-
sion. He finished 1-3, winning his
opener by a fall in 3:18 over Cody
Theisen of Smithville.
The JV grapplers return to tour-
nament action Saturday, Dec. 15, at
Lebanon.
2B Bolivar Herald-Free Press
The Bolivar Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team finished 3-0 to win the Osage Tournament last weekend. Pictured are, from left,
front row: Jaxson Jones, Michael Pearl, Brad Hadank, Colsen Mozzini, Ricky Gooding, Coach Travis Gregory; back row: Coach Jalen Supancic,
Mason Wilson, Jack Larimore, Kyle Pock, Cale Vernon, Kaden Griswold, Zach Warwick and Jaron Bryant.
BMS boys win Osage Tournament
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
The Bolivar Middle School eighth-
grade boys basketball team swept
its three games at Osage Beach last
weekend to bring home the Osage
Tournament championship.
Bolivar won both games Saturday,
Dec. 8, at School of the Osage. The
Liberators opened with the day with a
49-16 win over host Osage.
BMS led 35-9 at the break and dou-
bled up the host Indians in the third
quarter 10-5. Kyle Pock led the team
with eight points, followed by Jack
Larimore and Zach Warwick at seven
points each.
Liberators 61, California 28
Bolivar finished the sweep of the
weekend with a 61-28 pounding of Cali-
fornia Saturday.
BMS again got off to a hot start up
30-11 at the half, and finished off the
Pintos with a 17-7 fourth-quarter run.
Pock led the team with 17 points,
followed by Warwick at 13 points and
Kaden Griswold with 10 points.
Liberators 46, Waynesville 21
The Liberators (6-0) raced out to
a 20-4 lead after a period and never
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trailed against Waynesville in both
teams’ Osage Tournament opener
Wednesday, Dec. 5. The Libs upended
the Tigers 46-21.
Bolivar led 33-8 at the half and
cruised to the win from there. Pock
led the team once more with 17 points,
followed by Warwick at 10 points.
Liberators 52, Republic 41
BMS eighth-grade boys basket-
ball overcame a first-half deficit to
upend visiting Republic 52-41 Thurs-
day night, Dec. 6, at Bolivar Middle
School.
Republic led 8-4 after a quarter and
took a 20-19 lead at the half. BMS re-
sponded to the Tigers, taking a 34-32
lead to the final stanza. BMS finished
the game on an 18-9 fourth-quarter
run to secure the come-from-behind
win.
Pock led all scorers with 22 points,
followed by 10 points each from War-
wick and Griswold.
7th: Republic 40, Liberators 31
The seventh-grade Liberators (2-1)
fell for the first time this season in a
40-31 loss to Republic Thursday night
at BMS.
The Tigers were up 20-10 at the half
and took a 26-17 cushion to the fourth
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
quarter. BMS attempted to rally but
could not make up the deficit.
Drake Durham led BMS with 11
points, followed by Trenton Patke at
seven points.
Both BMS teams travel to Camden-
ton Thursday night, Dec. 13.
BB: Hurley 68, Tigers 52
Humansville boys basketball re-
turned to the court for a Saturday,
Dec. 8, matinee. HHS lost 68-52 to vis-
iting Hurley in a battle of the Tigers.
Humansville had a good start, lead-
ing 16-9 after a period over Hurley.
The lead was short lived, as Hurley
doubled up Humansville 20-10 in the
second quarter. Hurley led 29-26 at the
half. Hurley stretched its lead with a
25-10 run in the third quarter, up 54-36
heading to the final stanza.
Humansville (1-3) hosts 3-1 Macks
Creek in its Polk County League open-
er Thursday, Dec. 13.
Pirates 73, Hermitage 41
Pleasant Hope boys basketball
stayed on a roll, blasting visiting Her-
mitage 73-41 at courtwarming Friday
night.
The Pirates (4-2) travel to Golden
City Thursday, Dec. 14, for a non-con-
ference game.
Get
Ready.....
Lady Tigers
finish fourth at
Hermitage invite
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
Humansville girls basketball placed fourth
Friday night, Dec. 7, at the 39th Hermitage
Tournament. The Lady Tigers fell 74-48 to six-
seed Climax Springs in the third-place game.
The Lady Cougars (2-1) led 19-8 after a
period and took a 39-24 lead at the break. Hu-
mansville’s offense was able to match Climax
Springs in the second half, finishing the night
at 33-percent shooting.
All-tournament team selection Lilly White
led the Lady Tigers with 25 points, including a
5 of 6 night at the free-throw line. Lexie Brewer
chipped in 11 points for Humansville.
Three Lady Cougars (6-1) finished in dou-
ble figures, led by Autumn Wallace and Jayden
Butterfield with 17 points each. Both players
made the all-tournament team.
Halfway (4-3) finished sixth at the Hermit-
age Tournament. The Lady Cardinals record-
ed a 47-22 win over host Hermitage Thursday
night, Dec. 6, in the consolation semifinals.
Halfway lost 56-18 the following day in the
consolation game to Macks Creek (2-1).
Fair Play (1-6) salvaged a win on the week,
topping Hermitage 49-28 in the seventh-place
game Friday night for its first win of the sea-
son. The Lady Hornets dropped their consola-
tion semifinal 56-20 to Macks Creek Thursday.
The Lady Tigers host Macks Creek Thurs-
day, Dec. 13, for its conference opener, and the
Lady Cards play at Niangua Friday. The Lady
Hornets travel to New Covenant Academy Fri-
day night in Springfield.
Hermitage Tournament
Dec. 6, consolation semifinals
Lady Cardinals 47, Hermitage 22
Macks Creek 56, Lady Hornets 20
Dec. 7, finals
7th: Lady Hornets 49, Hermitage 28
FP 1-6
Cons: Macks Creek 56, Lady Cardi-
nals 18 Hfw 4-3
3rd: Lady Cougars 74, Lady Tigers 48
CS 19 20 15 20- 74
Humv 8 16 12 12- 48
Climax Springs (6-1): Wallace 17,
Butterfield 17, Dake 14, Wolfe 9, Burke
7, Bellamy 2. Total FGs: 32 (3-pt. FGs: 4),
FTs: 6/11. Reb: 40.
Humansville (3-4): White 25, Brewer
11, Culbertson 8, Burrow 4. Total FGs:
17 (3-pt. FGS: 7), FTs: 7/12. Reb: 40.
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BOYS/MEN’S
BASKETBALL
Dec. 14
Republic at Bolivar, 5 p.m. Fr/
JV/V
Fair Play at New Covenant, 4
p.m. JV/V Springfield
Halfway at Niangua, 7 p.m. V
Humansville at School of the
Ozarks, 7 p.m V Point
Lookout
Dec. 17
William Woods at SBU, 11
a.m. Meyer Sports &
Wellness Center
Stoutland at Halfway, 7 p.m.
V
Humansville at Pl Hope, 5
p.m. JV/V
Fair Play at Dadeville, 7 p.m.
V
Dec. 18
Bolivar at Ozark, 5 p.m. Fr/
JV/V
Hurley at Halfway, 7 p.m. V
Humansville at Greenwood,
7 p.m V Springfield

GIRLS/WOMEN’S
BASKETBALL
Dec. 14
Fair Play at New Covenant, 4
p.m. JV/V Springfield
Halfway at Niangua, 5:30
p.m. V
Humansville at School of the
Ozarks, 5:30 p.m V Point
Lookout
Dec. 17
Willard at Bolivar, 5 p.m. Fr/
JV/V
Stoutland at Halfway, 5:30
p.m. V
Humansville at Pl Hope, 6:30
p.m. V
MCE at Conway, 5:30 p.m.
JV/V
Fair Play at Dadeville, 5:30
p.m. V
Avila at SBU, 1:30 p.m. Mey-
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Dec. 18
MARTIN BARRETT Hurley at Halfway, 5:30 p.m.
Bolivar High V
Humansville at Greenwood,
School’s Elektra 5:30 p.m. V Springfield
Blue performed for
the first time this
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during halftime of Bolivar JV at Lebanon JV
Tournament, 9 a.m.
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game with Straf- Bolivar Triangular, 5 p.m. vs.
Buffalo, Camdenton
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Liberators From Page 1B Bandy From Page 1B

groups here. I feel like I have three head coach-
es as my assistants. They just do so much and
invest in each and every kid. It helps a ton.”
Kenny Morgan led the Strafford JV team with
13 points.
The freshmen team (3-1) opened the evening
with a 57-48 win over Strafford Friday.
“I love watching Coach Cornish and this
freshmen group,” Hoegh said.
The Liberators trailed 9-6 after a period but
overtook the Indians with a 17-8 second-quarter
run. Bolivar led 23-17 at the half. The Libs were
up 37-33 after three periods and finished off the
home win in the fourth quarter.
Josh Bowes led the way for Bolivar with 18
points. Lukas Gabani and Brent Meredith added
a dozen points.
Seth Soden paced the Indians’ freshmen team
with 18 points.
The freshmen team also added a 58-50 win at
Logan-Rogersville Monday, Dec. 10.
Bolivar (3-2) hosts Republic for a triple-header
at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. The Tigers stand at 3-2
on the young season.
“We have Republic, then Ozark. Those are two
really tough teams,” Hoegh said. “They’ll test us,
and it’s about us trying to focus in on four days
of practice (this week). Republic is a favorite for
the COC title. We look forward to playing them.”
STAFF PHOTO/ MARTIN BARRETT
Brodie Pollock had a career night in the JV game Friday against Straf-
ford, finishing with 40 points in the JV’s 73-51 win.
Coach Vicki Newcomb, an assistant coach for Bandy
the last nine years, said she not only considers him “one
of my best friends, but I think of Ron as a brother and all
the Bandys as family.”
“I am an old sprinter/hurdler who switched over to
distance running as therapy and have grown to love the
sport,” she added. “Although I still wish I was fast and
could jump, Ron Bandy has taught me the ins-and-outs
of being a distance runner and coaching them as well.”
Newcomb said the best way to describe Bandy is as
“an honorable man.”
“He knows distance running, but even more so he
knows and cares about kids,” Newcomb said. “Coach
Bandy is a great storyteller and motivator. He is the
backbone of the program and makes every athlete feel
like the most valuable runner on our team. He is also a
good listener, and the athletes depend on him for much
more than just their running workouts. He is a father
figure to more than just the Bandy girls. Our coach-
ing philosophy is to teach kids about life through run-
ning. Things in real life don’t always go the way we
want them, just like in running, some runs are just bad.
But who we are as people, how we treat others, working
hard, being committed and teamwork are important to
who the athletes will be as adults.”
Bandy also received praise from some of his runners.
“He deserves it. He’s sacrificed so much for this
team. Waking up at 4 a.m. for us to just get a road run in.
I’m proud to call him my coach,” said senior Caleb Pyle.

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Bearcats break record in win over Trojans
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
Southwest Baptist Uni-
versity women’s basket-
ball had a record-break-
ing afternoon Saturday,
Dec. 8, in Bolivar. The
Bearcats snapped a four-
game losing skid with a
102-58 whipping of visit-
ing Hannibal-LaGrange
University at the Meyer
Sports and Wellness Cen-
ter.
“It was a good opportu-
nity to get back to Bearcat
basketball,” SBU wom-
en’s basketball coach
Kelsey Keizer said. “We
needed to play our game
at a high level to have a
lot of success. We shot
the ball at a high percent-
age, but we also passed
the ball well. We had bet-
ter spacing tonight than
we had seen the last few
games. I hope we grow
from it and this contin-
ues. We played well.”
SBU splashed home
16 three-pointers, which
breaks the previous
school record of 15 set
in 2009 against Missouri
Southern State Univer-
sity.
It was a high-scoring
affair from the opening
tip, with SBU taking a 30-
22 lead after a quarter.
“Credit Hannibal-
LaGrange, they’ve got
a couple of nice players
who could shoot (the
ball),” Keizer said. “They
challenged us defensively
a little bit, and I thought
that we stepped up after
that and our offense nev-
er cooled down.”
The second quarter
saw the Bearcats pull
away behind a 28-13
surge. SBU was up 58-35
at the break, shooting 64
percent in the opening 20
minutes.
The offensive on-
slaught continued in the
third quarter, with SBU
outscoring the Trojans
28-10 for a command-
ing 86-45 lead headed
to the final stanza. SBU
finished off LaGrange (2-
8) in the fourth quarter,
getting everyone who
dressed in the game at
some point, and all but
one player scoring in the
win.
“It was really good to
go deep (on our bench),”
Keizer said. “They were
excited to beat that re-
cord and got a little
shot-happy in the fourth
quarter, but I was happy
for them to get that new
record.”
Five Bearcats hit dou-
ble figures, paced by Cay-
lee Richardson with 18
points, seven rebounds
and four assists. Bailey
Rezabek and Madison
Strong both added 15
points, followed by Laura
Vierkant at 14 points, six
boards and four assists.
Brylee Graddy added
12 points off the bench,
as SBU shot 60 percent
on the afternoon. The
Bearcats were edged on
the glass 37-32, including
a 17-8 edge for LaGrange
on the offensive boards.
SBU forced 21 Trojan
turnovers.
Emma Anderson led
the Trojans with 16 points
and nine rebounds.
Washburn 70,
Bearcats 53
The Bearcats dropped
to 0-2 in MIAA action af-
ter their 70-53 road loss
at Washburn Univer-

sity in Topeka, Kansas,
Thursday night, Dec. 6,
at Lee Arena.
The Ichabods (3-4, 1-0
MIAA) pounced on SBU
early, taking a 25-8 lead
after a period. SBU’s of-
fense caught fire in the
second quarter, as the
Bearcats trailed Wash-
burn 43-28 at the break.
Washburn put the
game away with a 21-8
third-quarter run before
Bailey Rezabek spots up one of the record-setting 3-point shots Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8, during
SBU’s 105-58 win over Hannibal-LaGrange. SBU returns to the floor Dec. 17.
SBU capped the evening
with a 14-9 fourth-quarter
advantage.
Zahria White led the
Bearcats with eight
points and two rebounds.
Vierkant added six points
and two boards, followed
by Morgan Henderson
at five points and a team-
high seven rebounds.
SBU was held to
30-percent shooting and
turned the ball over 18
times. The Bearcats
edged Washburn in re-
bounds 40-38.
Three Ichabods hit
double figures, paced
by Hunter Bentley with
15 points and eight re-
bounds. Washburn shot
48 percent on the night.
The SBU women (3-6,
0-1) are off until Monday,
Dec. 17, when they host
Avila University of Kan-
sas City for a 1:30 p.m.
matinee.
“The girls will get a
chance to focus on fi-
nals and study. It’ll be a
week for us to focus on
us in practice,” Keizer
said. “Our team focused
on SBU and making us
better. That’s what we’ll
need to do all this week.”
MB: Washburn 97,
Bearcats 72
The SBU men’s bas-
ketball team’s three-
game winning streak was
snapped at Topeka, Kan-
sas, Thursday night. The
Bearcats fell 97-72 to host
Washburn at Lee Arena.
SBU started strong but
was quickly overtaken by
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Bearcat scores
WBB: Ichabods 73, Bearcats 50
Dec. 6 at Topeka, Kan.
SBU 8 20 8 14- 50
WU 25 18 21 9- 73
SW Baptist: White 8, Richardson 7, Vierkant 6,
Rezabek 6, Henderson 5, Strong 3, Smith 2, Bandy
2, Tibbits 2, Worthington 2. Total FGs: 17 (3-pt. FGs:
3), FTs: 12/28. Reb: 40, TOs: 18.
Washburn (3-4, 1-0 MIAA): Bentley 15, Phelan
13, Piggie 10, Blue 6, Loe 6, Stevens 4, Montague
4, McAfee 3, Smith 2, Warner 2, Donley 2. Total FGs:
30 (3-pt. FGs: 8), FTs: 5/10. Reb: 38, TOs: 13.
Bearcats 102, Trojans 58
Dec. 8 at Bolivar
HLG 22 13 10 13- 58
SBU 30 28 28 16- 102
Hannibal-LaGrange (2-8): Anderson 16, Elmore
11, Runyon 11, Walther 8, King 3, Simpson 3,
Chavez 3. Total FGs: 21 (3-pt. FGs: 4), FTs: 12/14.
Reb: 37, TOs: 21.
SW Baptist (3-6, 0-2 MIAA): Richardson 18,
Rezabek 15, Strong 15, Vierkant 14, Graddy 12,
Smith 7, Henderson 7, Tibbits 5, Kidd 4, Worthington
3, Wilson 2. Total FGs: 40 (3-pt. FGs: 16), FTs: 6/6.
MB: Ichabods 97, Bearcats 72
Dec. 6 at Topeka, Kan.
SBU 28 44- 72
WU 49 48- 97
SW Baptist (5-4, 1-1 MIAA): Rossow 21, Prgom-
et 17, Rolle 12, Mouliom 8, Colton 8, Fuller 6. Total
FGs: 25 (3-pt. FGs: 7), FTs: 15/22. Reb: 34, TOs:
15.
Washburn (6-1, 1-0 MIAA): Blake 25, Lewis 14,
Geiman 13, Wilson 13, McKee 12, Martin 7, Witt 6,
Salach 4, Thorne 3. Total FGs: 34 (3-pt. FGs: 18),
FTs: 11/20. Reb: 41, TOs: 10.
in SBU program history. Amanda Berkstress-
“This was a good start er finished fourth in
for our team,” said SBU 10:58.23.
coach Corey McElhaney For the SBU men on
in a news release. “We the track, Matt Christof-
had a lot of good things fer won the men’s 1,600
happen and a lot of things at Pitt State with his gold
we can still work on. To- time of 4:20.13. Delan Ed-
day is exactly what we win placed eighth in the
needed to keep the team 60-dash at 6.96 seconds,
STAFF PHOTO/ MARTIN BARRETT hungr y over the break.” the fifth-best 60-meter
On the track, Tamia time at SBU, and Tyler
Rayford and Britney Goatley was fourth in the
Clark finished fourth and men’s 5,000 at 15:03.45.
sixth respectively in the In the field events, Bai-
Washburn. A 12-2 Icha- Pitt State. She cleared
bods’ run put Washburn 5 feet, 8 ½ inches in the 60-meter dash. Rayford ley Bowe was sixth in the
had a time of 7.61 sec- weight throw with a toss
up by nine points, en high jump, and hit the
route to a 49-28 lead at sand at 39- 7 3/16 for a onds, followed by Clark of 16.06 meters. Aylexus
in 7.71 seconds. Rayford Leshay placed third in
the half. new school record in the
The Bearcats cut the triple jump. The previous also finished fifth in the the triple jump at 11.45
200-meter dash at 25.26 meters.
deficit to 14 points in the mark was 39- 1 3/4 set in
second half, but no closer 2009. seconds. Zach Crawford set a
Tabitha Weber and new high mark for SBU in
as Washburn held on to a Elysia Burgos won the
comfortable double digit silver in the 1,600-me- Stephanie Penticuff fin- the weight throw after his
ished in the top five in best toss of 12.35 meters.
lead down the stretch. ter run at Pitt State. She
SBU shot 46 percent posted a time of 4 min- the mile. Weber crossed SBU has the holidays
in 4:59.75, while Penti- off before its next meet
on the evening with three utes, 57.57 seconds, good
starters in double figures. for a national meet berth cuff had a time of 5:05.20. Jan. 18, at the UCM Invi-
In the women’s 3,000, tational in Warrensburg.
Chris Rossow led the way and the second-best time
with 21 points, two re-
bounds and six assists.
Damian Prgomet added
17 points, six boards and
two blocks, and Godfrey
Rolle posted 12 points.
The Bearcats were out-
rebounded 41-34 and
committed 15 turnovers.
Five Ichabods (6-1, 1-0)
hit double figures, paced
by Javion Blake with 25
points. Washburn shot 49
percent in the game.
SBU (5-4, 1-1) is off un-
til Monday, Dec. 17, when
it hosts William Woods
University of Fulton for
an 11 a.m tip.
T/F: Pitt State
Crimson and Gold
Invitational
The SBU indoor track
and field teams opened
their seasons with two
national meet qualifiers
at the Pittsburg State Uni-
versity Crimson and Gold
Invitational Saturday at
Pittsburg, Kansas.
Meleah Ridenour post-
ed national-meet-quali-
fying marks in the high
jump and triple jump at
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Conserving Thoughts Animal of the week:
A journey into history
By Francis Skalicky
Missouri Department
of Conservation
Two hundred years ago
in November, Henry Rowe
Schoolcraft headed out in
search of lead and, over the
next three months, wrote
his way into southern Mis-
souri history.
The journal School-
craft kept during his
journey through the Mis-
souri Ozarks — a trip that
spanned November, 1818
to February, 1819 — paints
a literary picture of a land-
scape very different from
what much of this area
is like today. However,
Schoolcraft’s chronicling of
the wildlife and natural fea-
tures he saw provides foun-
dational data for conserva-
tion and natural resource
management for this part of
the state that still has value
today.
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
was born in 1793 in Albany
County, New York. He wore
a number of scientific hats
in his life, but it was an in-
terest in geology, minerals
and specifically lead min-
ing, that drew him to the
Missouri Territory in 1818.
Missouri didn’t achieve
statehood until 1821.
While staying at the
home of Moses Austin in
Mine a Burton (now the
city of Potosi), Schoolcraft
conducted a survey of that
area’s mining and smelting
operations. While complet-
ing this survey, he heard
reports of lead deposits on
the James River and began
planning a trip to what is
now Missouri’s Ozarks re-
gion to gather information
on that area’s lead mining
potential.
Accompanied by a man
named Levi Pettibone, the
25-year-old Schoolcraft
began his trek on Nov. 5,
1818. The two traveled
across southern Missouri
as far west as present-day
Springfield. There, he
found lead at the mouth of
Pearson Creek at what is
now the city’s eastern edge.
This was the turning point
of his journey. Schoolcraft
and Pettibone headed in
a southeasterly direction,
trekked eastward through
northern Arkansas, then
swung back up into what
would become Missouri
and concluded their trip by
returning to Potosi on Feb.
4, 1819.
The most valuable re-
source this trip produced
was the detailed journal
Schoolcraft kept of his trav-
els. Published under sev-
eral titles in ensuing years,
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with new MDC ‘MO Outdoors’ app
By BH-FP news staff
news@bolivarmonews.com
Finding places to discov-
er nature and enjoy outdoor
activities in Missouri has just
gotten easier. The Missouri
Department of Conserva-
tion now offers its new, free
mobile app — MO Out-
doors, according to an MDC
news release.
MO Outdoors users can
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Schoolcraft’s “Journal,” one
of the titles used during the
work’s publication history,
was the earliest description
of the interior Ozarks by a
skilled observer. An exam-
ple of the value of School-
craft’s words can be found
in his Jan. 4, 1819 entry:
“The prairies, which
commence at the distance
of a mile west of this river,
are the most extensive, rich
and beautiful of any which I
have ever seen west of the
Mississippi River. They are
covered by a coarse wild
grass which attains so great
a height that it completely
hides a man on horseback
in riding through it. The
deer and elk abound in this
quarter and the buffalo is
occasionally seen in droves
upon the prairie …”
He wrote these words
from his camp at the junc-
ture of Pearson Creek and
the James River. Using
that spot as a reference
point, “prairies which com-
mence at the distance of
a mile west” would begin
somewhere in the vicin-
ity of where Glendale High
School is today. This pre-
sumption makes sense
when you consider that
Kickapoo High School —
a site fairly directly west
of Glendale — sits on land
that was also prairie. It
was known as the Kicka-
poo Prairie in Springfield’s
early days. Thus, it seems
apparent that what School-
craft was describing was a
prairie that stretched from
somewhere around Glen-
dale westward to Kickapoo
and probably beyond. Look
at south Springfield today
and it’s hard to imagine elk
and bison grazing among
grass that’s higher than a
horse’s back.
And therein lies the val-
ue of Schoolcraft’s writings.
All environmentally relat-
ed management strategies
Francis Skalicky is the
media specialist for the Missouri
Department of Conservation’s
Southwest Region. For more
information about conservation
issues, call 895-6880.
quickly find them in future
searches.
MO Outdoors also con-
nects users to area regula-
tions and season informa-
tion, hours of operation,
images, area closings and
interactive maps of area
boundaries and features, the
release said. The map func-
tion also displays features
such as parking lots, boat
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American kestrel
Species: American kestrel diet is insects, with grasshoppers be-
Scientific name: Falco spar verius ing a preferred item. Kestrels hunt
Nicknames: Sparrow hawk from a conspicuous perch and can
Claim to fame: The American be obser ved hovering, on occasion,
kestrel is known among birders as too. In addition to their natural set-
being North America’s most color- ting, kestrels can commonly be seen
ful raptor. In birding circles, it is sitting on telephone poles and pow-
also known as the continent’s small- er lines. In some areas, it has been
est falcon, approximately obser ved hunting along
the size of a robin. It the edge of grassfires,
is the only falcon snatching prey as
or hawk to nest they tr y to escape
in cavities. On the flames.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ MDC a more local Weight: 3 to
level, the 7 ounces.
— whether they be oriented
American Distin-
towards wildlife, vegetation
kestrel is guishing
or aquatics — need foun-
Missouri’s characteris-
dational information. This
most abun- tics: Males
usually is data about what
dant fal- have a bright
plants, animals, soil types,
con. rufous,
springs, etc. were there
Spe- brownish-red,
originally. This knowledge
cies status: back with some
of an area’s original envi-
American kes- black bars,
ronmental components can
trels are com- a bright
serve as building blocks for
mon residents of rufous tail
conservation management CONTRIBUTED
Missouri through- and blu-
strategies. While no one PHOTO/ MDC ish-gray
out the year. Over the
will likely ever see herds
past centur y, the deforestation wings. Fe-
of bison or elk grazing be-
of many parts of the countr y has males are brown, barred with black
tween Glendale and Kicka-
helped this bird by providing in- on the back and tail and have a buff-
poo high schools again,
creased hunting areas. It’s thought colored breast laced with brownish
this pre-settlement knowl-
that use of pesticides may have hurt streaks. The flight of a kestrel is
edge can provide base-line
kestrel numbers in some parts of its graceful and rapid. The call of the
information for conserva-
range. Overall, the population seems kestrel is a “klee” or “killy” delivered
tion-oriented management
to be holding steady. in a rapid series; a long “whine” or a
strategies.
First discovered: The first scien- “chitter.”
Schoolcraft’s writings
tific description of the American kes- Life span: About 11 years.
also provide a sobering
trel in 1758 by the famed naturalist Habitat: Kestrels can be found
realization of the environ-
Carl Linnaeus. in both rural and urbanized areas.
mental changes we bring to
Family matters: American kes- Their habitats include open fields,
the landscape. To be clear,
trels belong to the bird family Falco- forest edges, prairies, parks and
no one is suggesting south
nidae, a group commonly known as road corridors.
Springfield be returned to
the caracas and falcons. Within this Life cycle: In Missouri, nesting
a landscape of horse-high
family, American kestrels belong to usually begins in March. A clutch of
prairie grass and bison.
the sub-family Falconinae, a group four to six eggs is laid in early April.
The economic, societal and
usually known as the falcons. Birds As stated above, American kestrels
cultural benefits brought
in this group are usually stream-lined are the only North American falcon
about by human develop-
birds of prey with pointed wings and or hawk to nest in cavities. They nest
ment of this area have had
longish tails. in natural cavities and sometimes in
immeasurable positive ef-
Length: 9 to 12 inches. the eaves of barns and out-buildings.
fects on the city’s growth
Diet: Mice, shrews, rats, gophers, They also nest in specially construct-
and development. At the
ground squirrels, young rabbits, bats ed nest boxes. The female does most
same time, though, over-
and other small mammals comprise of the incubating for 28 to 30 days
laying Schoolcraft’s words
around 70 percent of the kestrel’s while the male hunts for her. Young
across the current land-
diet. About 20 percent of a kestrel’s fledge from nest in 28 to 30 days.
scape provides a clear pic-
ture of the powerful role
we play in determining the
stewardship of our natural
resources.
Thankfully, many Mis-
sourians care about con-
serving the state’s forest,
fish, and wildlife resources
and they show it in a num-
&
ber of ways. People want-
ing to know how they can
improve the state’s outdoor
resources for present gen-
erations and future ones
can get information at their
nearest Missouri Depart-
ment of Conservation office
or at mdc.mo.gov.
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6B Bolivar Herald-Free Press AGRICULTURE Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Extension: Grazing Cut to the Chase

fall pasture growth Initiative petition reform and broadband
extends high-price hay lead Missouri Farm Bureau priority list
Managed grazing makes better use of
forage in a year of high-price hay. After a
drought with short grass and little hay,
fall pastures grew fast with good rains.
Management-intensive grazing ex-
tends fall grass supplies. Or the grass can
be saved for winter grazing, says Craig
Roberts, University of Missouri Exten-
sion forage specialist.
Controlled grazing cuts waste and ex-
tends grazing.
In pastures not divided into grazing
paddocks, hot-wire fences can restrict
cattle grazing. Lush fall grass is divided
into a day’s supply of feed. All it takes are
step-in posts and a roll of wire.
A single-strand electric wire holds cat-
tle on a limited strip of grass. Research
shows MIG adds one-third more grazing.
Continuous grazing wastes feed. Cattle
trample and defecate on ungrazed grass.
In a non-growing season, no back
fence is needed on the grazed strip. Mov-
ing the hot wire forward in the pasture
opens fresh feed.
Cows entering fresh grass start graz-
ing, mowing down grass. They don’t wan-
der.
MIG systems are taught in grazing
schools. New users can improvise a sys-
tem in this year of short feed.
Feed can be restricted on cows not
needing weight gains. Grass gives a
maintenance diet, Roberts says. If cows
need body condition, grains can be fed on
grass.
At fall MU Extension meetings, farm-
ers report unexpected good fall pasture
growth. They ask specialists how to use a
grass bonanza.
Fall growth is uneven across the state.
By Eric Bohl
“Calling the rains ‘spotty’ may be over- At Missouri Farm Bureau’s annual meet-
stated,” Roberts says. “We had speckled ing in early December, rural Missourians
rain.” voiced strong support for initiative petition
Farmers with lush toxic tall fescue reform, broadband expansion, making re-
pastures should delay grazing. Delays newable energy project taxation more equi-
lower toxins in fescue. table and alleviating veterinarian shortages.
In another advantage of MIG, cattle Over 550 delegates from every corner
move to fresh grass before they grub of Missouri debated these and many other
paddocks into the ground. New MU re- policies before adopting the 2019 Missouri
search shows that the highest toxin lev- Farm Bureau Policy Book. This grassroots
els are found in 2 inches at the bottom of policy development process has been a cor-
fescue plants. nerstone of Farm Bureau since its found-
Overall, fall pastures are of high qual- ing.
ity, Roberts says. It’s better than late Missouri has experienced a massive in-
spring grass. No seed heads grow in the crease in ballot initiatives in recent years.
fall. Out-of-state interests lead and bankroll
To delay grazing, use available hay many of these efforts. Drafters often write
and grain supplement to sustain the ballot language to appeal to a voter on first
herd. Turn a pasture toxic in the winter, glance, but the true impacts are less obvi-
not fall. ous without significant investigation.
During hand feeding, restrict cows to The new Missouri Farm Bureau policy
small sacrifice areas. That prevents wide would force initiative petitions for constitu-
damage to pastures. tional amendments to receive broad sup-
Roberts reminds herd owners to at- port from all parts of the state. Proponents
tend a grazing school in 2019. There will would have to collect at least as many signa-
be MIG schools from MU Extension and tures in each Congressional district as eight
the Natural Resources Conservation percent of the most recent gubernatorial
Service. Newer novel endophyte fescue vote in that district. This would help guard
schools are taught by the Alliance for against any single region or group overrid-
Grassland Renewal. The schools teach ing others’ wishes. Missourians must en-
replacing toxic fescue with a nontoxic sure any changes to our state’s constitution
grass. are broadly agreed upon. They should not
Novel endophyte varieties replace be pushed through by small but well-fund-
grass causing fescue foot. This isn’t en- ed interest groups.
dophyte-free fescue, Roberts says. Novel New policy on broadband internet would
varieties are infected with a nontoxic fun- set a floor of acceptable speeds for federally
gus. funded projects. This policy would mandate
Fescue foot causes feet to freeze and speeds of no less than 25 mbps download
hooves to fall off. That can be fatal. and 3 mbps upload. It would also make pro-
Go to grasslandrenewal.org/educa- viders verify that they can and do deliver
tion.htm for Alliance schools. the speeds they promised in federal grant
applications.
Some federal broadband grant recipi-
ents have promised speeds that were not
delivered. This wastes taxpayer resources
and sets back our rural communities. They
have already waited long enough for true
broadband service to arrive.
Taxation of wind and solar projects
was also addressed. Currently, state law
requires real estate taxes for most public
utility infrastructure be spread across the
entire state rather than remaining in the
county where the assets lie.
This current policy destroys much of the
incentive for rural areas to allow wind and
solar developments. Local counties have
to bear the burden of any road damage, in-
jury to wildlife and diminution in aesthetic
beauty. They must provide police and fire
protection and community services to util-
ity employees. Increased property taxes
should offset these costs to the county. Lo-
cal citizens also deserve compensation for
the use of their natural resources.
Missouri is suffering from a long-term
shortage of large animal veterinarians. This
lack of available care can put animal health
at risk. New policy supports fully funding
the College of Veterinary Medicine at the
University of Missouri. Delegates also sup-
ported creating a task force of interested
parties to find ways to address the problem.
When the legislative session begins in
a few short weeks, these will be among
the foremost issues on Missouri Farm
Bureau’s list of priorities. With the help of
the legislature and governor, we can make
progress on these issues and improve the
lives of all Missourians.
Eric Bohl of Columbia is director of public
affairs for Missouri Farm Bureau, the state’s
largest farm organization.

Poinsettias can bloom again
That forlorn-looking, left-
over plant from a bright holi-
day season can burst with
merry blooms again if given
tender, loving care.
“The care given a poin-
settia following the holiday
season largely will dictate
whether or not the plant
lives to see another Christ-
mas,” said University of Mis-
souri Extension horticultur-
ist David Trinklein. “Most
avid gardeners cannot bear
the thought of discarding a
healthy plant. Thus, this is
the time of the year when
many poinsettias find their
way from a prominent loca-
tion in the home to a sunny
window.”
Re-blooming a poinsettia
the following Christmas is
not easy, but it is interesting
and rewarding, Trinklein
said. “If you are up to the
challenge, then take good
care of your plant through-
out the winter by keeping
it in a bright window. The
plant probably will not make
much active growth, there-
fore fertilize it sparingly.”
After the danger of frost
has past, move the plant,
with pot, outdoors to a
well-lit location. Water and
fertilize the plant through-
out the spring and sum-
mer. Once outdoors, the
plant should make signifi-
cant growth and exceed
what is an attractive plant-
to-pot ratio, Trinklein said.
When this happens, trim
the plant severely — 6 to 8
inches — to make it more
compact. Do this around La-
bor Day and move the plant
indoors.
Poinsettias are short-day
plants that bloom only when
receiving about 13 hours
of uninterrupted darkness
each day.
In the Midwest, that criti-
cal day length occurs about
Sept. 25. This triggers the
flowering response, which
in turn leads to the forma-
tion of the colorful bracts.
Carry out the following
regimen in the home to
force it to flower:
In late September, set
the poinsettia in a dark
closet every evening at
sunset and remove it the
following morning after
sunrise. Alternatively, place
a lightproof hood or cover
over the plant each day at
dusk and remove it the next
morning.
This practice can be dis-
continued when color devel-
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Deck the halls with boughs of caution
Keep safety in mind
when decorating with holi-
day greenery. Evergreens,
holly, mistletoe and other
traditional yuletide plants
can pose risks, says Uni-
versity of Missouri Exten-
sion horticulturist David
Trinklein.
In days of old, people
rarely brought holiday
greenery into the home
before Christmas Eve,
Trinklein says. Doing so
was considered bad luck
PHOTO/DEBBIE JOHNSON for the coming year. To-
day, however, the holiday
opment of the bracts is well season starts with Thanks-
underway, Trinklein said. giving and lasts through
Don’t be discouraged if New Year’s Day. Plant
your yearlong effort does material brought into the
not produce a plant as beau- home at the beginning of
tiful as it was the year be- the season is likely to dry
fore, he said. “Even the best by Jan. 1.
conditions indoors provide “When it comes to
considerably less light than greenery, freshness is
the greenhouse the plant important since aged, dry
was produced in originally. material becomes more of
However, it is worth the ef- a fire hazard in the home,”
fort to see the phenomenon he says. While relatively
of leaves turning into color- fresh greenery might be
ful bracts at least one time available from a local retail
by re-blooming a poinset- outlet, he adds, “the very
tia.” freshest greenery comes
More information about from one’s own landscape
poinsettia care is avail- and should be used when-
able in the MU Extension ever possible.”
guide “Care of Flowering Whatever the source
Potted Plants” (G6511) at of greenery, Trinklein
extension.missouri.edu/p/ advises placing cut ends
G6511#Poinsettia.
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came from a retail outlet,
re-cut the stems before
immersing them in water.
Keep the plant material in
the coolest place possible
until it is time to move it
indoors. Freezing temper-
atures will not harm the
greenery, but unfrozen
water should be available
to the stems at all times
during storage.
To promote safety
and prolong useful life of
holiday greenery, keep
stems in water after mov-
ing them into the home.
Design decorations so
branches fit into a con-
tainer that holds water.
Trinklein suggests adding
floral preservatives such
as those used for cut flow-
ers. Change the preserva-
tive solution weekly.
Don’t place decorations
containing greenery near
hot air ducts, radiators or
other heat sources. Nev-
er put decorations with
greenery near fireplaces,
where sparks from an
open flame might ignite
them.
Some traditional plants
contain toxic compounds
that might pose a health
risk, especially if children
are present, Trinklein
says. For example, the red
berries of holly are consid-
ered mildly poisonous and
can cause nausea, vom-
iting and diarrhea if in-
gested. Children and pets
often are attracted to these
bright berries. Keep holly
well out of the reach of
youngsters and make sure
any berries that might fall
from the decoration won’t
land on the floor where
they can be retrieved by a
child or pet, he says.
Branches of the com-
mon evergreen yew shrub
are often cut for holiday
use. The leaves, bark and
seeds of yew are consid-
ered toxic. Yew produces
a small red fruit that might
be attractive to children.
The pulp of the fruit is
harmless, but the seeds
can be quite toxic.
While mistletoe is
steeped with folklore and
tradition, it should be used
with extreme care, Trin-
klein says. Both American
and European types are
highly toxic. It is prob-
ably best to use artificial
mistletoe for holiday deco-
rations, he says. If using
fresh mistletoe, wrap it
with plastic so the leaves
and berries cannot fall to
the floor.

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FREEFORM Finding Nemo (‘03) Disney’s A Christmas Carol (‘09, PG) Jim Carrey. The 700 Club (TV G) Call Me Claus (‘01) aa FREEFORM (4:45) The Holiday (‘06) (:55) The Santa Clause (‘94, PG) aac Tim Allen. The 700 Club (TV G) Deck the Halls (‘06) aa
FX Trolls (‘16, PG) aaa Anna Kendrick. Trolls (‘16, PG) aaa Anna Kendrick. Best Man 2 (‘13) aaa FX Inferno (‘16, PG-13) aac Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones. Inferno (‘16, PG-13) aac Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones.
HGTV Property Brothers Property Brothers (N) Hunters Hunters Property Brothers Property Brothers HGTV Flip or Flop Flip or Flop Flip or Flop Flip or Flop Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters Flip or Flop Flip or Flop
HISTORY Vikings: “Murder Most” Vikings (TV14) (N) Forged in Fire (TVPG) Forged in Fire (TVPG) Vikings: “A New God” HISTORY American Pickers American Pickers (N) (:03) American Pickers (:05) American Pickers (:03) American Pickers
LIFETIME Every Day Is Christmas (‘18, NR) Toni Braxton. (:03) Wrapped Up in Christmas (‘17) Tatyana Ali. (:01) Every Day (‘18) LIFETIME The Christmas Pact (‘18) Kyla Pratt. (:03) Christmas Harmony (‘18, NR) Kelley Jakle. Christmas Pact (‘18)
MTV Catfish: The TV Show Catfish: The TV Show The Challenge (TV14) Catfish: The TV Show Catfish: The TV Show MTV Jersey Shore (TV14) (N) Floribama Shore (N) Jersey (N) Jersey Jersey Jersey Floribama Shore
NICK Nicky Cousins SpongeBob SpongeBob Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends NICK Loud House SpongeBob The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (‘04) aaa Friends Friends Friends Friends
PARMT Friends Friends (TV14) (:50) Creed (‘15, PG-13) aaaa Michael B. Jordan. Rocky IV (‘85, PG) aac PARMT Friends Friends I Am Legend (‘07, PG-13) aaa Will Smith, Alice Braga. Walking Tall (‘04, PG-13) aac
SYFY (6:15) Fast Five (‘11, PG-13) aaa Vin Diesel. Nightflyers: “Icarus” (N) (:55) TRON: Legacy (‘10, PG) aaa Jeff Bridges. SYFY (6:05) Avengers: Age of Ultron (‘15, PG-13) aaac Nightflyers (TVMA) (N) The Incredible Hulk (‘08, PG-13) Edward Norton.
TBS Bang Bang Bang Bang Bang Frontal (N) Frontal Pronounce You Chuck (‘07) aac TBS Seinfeld Seinfeld Bang Bang Bang Bang Guest Book Seinfeld Seinfeld Brooklyn
TCM Movie Movie TCM Shipmates Forever (‘35, NR) aac Dick Powell. Flirtation Walk (‘34, NR) aa Dick Powell. Colleen (‘36, NR) aac
TLC My 600-lb Life “Diana’s Story” (TV14) Family By the Ton My 600-lb Life (TV14) My 600-lb Life (TV14) TLC Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper (TV14) (N) Obsession (:02) Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper
TNT Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (‘16, PG-13) aaa Ben Affleck. (:15) Godzilla (‘14, PG-13) Aaron Taylor-Johnson. TNT NBA Basketball: Los Angeles vs Houston (Live) NBA Basketball: Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns (Live)
TRAVEL Mysteries (TVPG) (N) UFOs: The Lost Evidence: “Sea Encounters” In America (TVPG) Lost Evidence (TVPG) TRAVEL The Dead Files (TVPG) The Dead Files (TVPG) The Dead Files (TVPG) The Dead Files (TVPG) The Dead Files (TVPG)
TV LAND Loves Ray. Loves Ray.: “You Bet” Loves Ray. Men Men Queens Queens Queens Queens TV LAND Loves Ray. Loves Ray. (TVPG) Loves Ray. Men Men Queens Queens Queens Queens
USA NCIS: “After Hours” NCIS: “Scope” (TV14) NCIS: “Return Sender” Family Family Family Family USA SVU: “Confidential” SVU: “Witness” (TV14) SVU: “Conned” (TV14) Family Family Family Family
VH1 Black Ink Crew (TV14) Black Ink Crew (TV14) (:01) Black Ink Crew (N) Black Ink Crew (TV14) Love & Hip Hop (TV14) VH1 (6:00) 2 Fast 2 Furious (‘03, PG-13) Wedding Crashers (‘05, R) aaa Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn. Almighty
WGN Man Man Man Man Man Man Man Man Married Married WGN Man Man Man Man Man Man Man Man Married Married
HBO My True Brilliant Friend (:15) Icebox (‘18) Anthony Gonzalez. (:45) Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (‘09, PG-13) aac VICE HBO Get Him to the Greek (‘10, R) aac Pete Holmes (TVMA) (:50) VICE: “2008 Financial Crisis” (TV14) Sally4Ever
PREM

PREM

MAX Dinner for Schmucks (‘10, PG-13) Steve Carell. Tour Bus (:25) Girls Trip (‘17, R) aaa Regina Hall. Rise Taj MAX Unforgettable (‘17, R) aa (:45) Veronica Mars (‘14, PG-13) Kristen Bell. Tour Bus 15:17 To Paris (‘18) aa
SHOW (6:00) Braveheart (‘95, R) aaac Mel Gibson. Agnostic Front (‘17, NR) aaaa (:45) American Assassin (‘17, R) aaa SHOW Shut Up and Dribble Shut Up and Dribble GG Allin: All (‘17, NR) The Bourne Ultimatum (‘07, PG-13) Matt Damon.

FRIDAY EVENING DECEMBER 14, 2018 SATURDAY EVENING DECEMBER 15, 2018
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
ABC Boat (N) Speechless Child Support (N) 20/20 Local Jimmy Kimmel Live Nightline ABC The Great Christmas Light Fight (TVPG) Alec Baldwin (TV14) (N) Local Programs Local Programs
BROADCAST

BROADCAST

CBS Lucy Christmas (N) (:01) Dick Van Dyke (N) Blue Bloods (TVPG) Local Late Show (TV14) (N) Corden CBS NCIS: Los Angeles 48 Hours (TV14) (N) 48 Hours (TV14) Local Programs
NBC Midnight, Texas (N) Dateline NBC Local Tonight Show (TV14) Late Night NBC Dateline NBC Dateline NBC Saturday Night Live Local Saturday Night Live (TV14) (N)
FOX Man (N) Cool Kids Hell’s Kitchen (N) Local Programs Local Local Programs FOX UFC Fight Night: “Lee vs Iaquinta 2" (Live) Local Programs Hell’s Kitchen (TV14) Local Programs
ION NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: Los Angeles ION (6:00) A Christmas (‘17) Country Christmas Album (‘18) A Christmas Reunion (‘15) Denise Richards.
A&E Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD: “Live PD - 12.14.18" (TV14) (N) Live PD: “12.14.18" A&E Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD: “Live PD - 12.15.18" (TV14) (N) Live PD: “12.15.18"
CABLE

CABLE

AMC The Polar Express (‘04) The Santa Clause 2 (‘02, G) aac Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold. Jingle All the Way (‘96, PG) aa AMC Clause 2 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (‘89) (:45) Miracle on 34th Street (‘47, NR) aaac Maureen O’Hara.
ANIMAL Tanked: Unfiltered (N) Tanked (TVPG) (N) Tanked (TVPG) Tanked (TVPG) Tanked (TVPG) ANIMAL Pit Bulls & Parolees (N) Pit Bulls & Parolees (N) Pit Bulls & Parolees (N) Pit Bulls & Parolees Pit Bulls (TVPG)
BET black-ish black-ish Waiting to Exhale (‘95, R) aac Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett. Martin Martin BET Throwback Holiday (‘18) Baggage Claim (‘13, PG-13) aa Paula Patton, Derek Luke. Martin
BRAVO Married to Medicine Married to Medicine (N) Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (‘13, PG-13) ac Get Hard (‘15, R) aac BRAVO Buying It Blind (N) Sweet Home (TV14) (N) Get a Room with (N) No Strings Attached (‘11, R) aac Natalie Portman.
CARTOON Gumball Gumball Dad Dad Burgers Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Joe Pera Black CARTOON Alvin Chipmunks (‘15) DBZ Kai Academia Naruto (N) Boruto (N) Dragon (N) Mob Psycho Megalo Box JoJo’s (N)
CMT (6:00) Varsity Blues (‘99, R) aac We Are Marshall (‘06, PG) aaa Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox. Varsity CMT Top Gun (‘86, PG) aaa Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. Days of Thunder (‘90, PG-13) aac Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall.
CNN Anderson Cooper 360° Cuomo Prime Time (N) Presidents Under Fire Anderson Cooper 360° Cuomo Prime Time CNN CNN Newsroom (N) The History of Comedy The History of Comedy The History of Comedy The History of Comedy
COMEDY South Park Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (‘06, PG-13) aaa Cellar (N) Chapplle Chapplle Chapplle COMEDY (5:50) Dodgeball (‘04) The Waterboy (‘98, PG-13) aac Adam Sandler. That’s My Boy (‘12, R) aac Adam Sandler.
DISCOVERY Gold Rush: Pay Dirt (N) Gold Rush (TVPG) (N) (:01) Master of Arms (N) (:08) Master of Arms (N) Gold Rush: Pay Dirt DISCOVERY Dirty Jobs (TVPG) Border Live: “Border Live 12.12.18" (TV14) Moonshiners (TV14) (N) Dirty Jobs (TVPG)
DISNEY Ice Age: Continental Drift (‘12) aaa Coop & Cami Coop & Cami Raven Raven Bizaard Bizaard Bizaard DISNEY Wreck-It Ralph (‘12, PG) aaac Raven Raven Coop & Cami Coop & Cami Andi Mack Bizaard Bizaard
E! The Fast and the Furious (‘01, PG-13) aaa Paul Walker. The Fast and the Furious (‘01, PG-13) aaa Paul Walker. E! (6:00) Pretty Woman (‘90, R) aaa Pretty Woman (‘90, R) aaa Richard Gere, Julia Roberts. New Year’s Eve (‘11)
ESPN (6:30) NBA Basketball: Indiana vs Philadelphia NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City vs Denver (Live) Sports ESPN (4:30) College Football College Football: “New Orleans”: Middle Tennessee vs Appalachian State (Live) Sports
ESPN2 College Football: “NCAA FCS Championship: Semifinal” (Live) SportsCenter Sports Highly ESPN2 (6:00) College Bball Wom. Volleyball: “NCAA Tournament” (Live) College Basketball: Baylor vs Arizona (Live)
FOOD Diners Diners Diners (N) Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners FOOD Holiday Baking (TV G) Holiday Baking (TV G) Holiday Baking (TV G) Holiday Baking (TV G) Holiday Baking (TV G)
FREEFORM (6:20) The Santa Clause (‘94, PG) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (‘06) ac The Family Stone (‘05, PG-13) aac FREEFORM (5:45) Toy Story 3 (‘10) (:15) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (‘00, PG) aac Jim Carrey. (:55) Life-Size 2 (‘18) aa
FX The Secret Life of Pets (‘16, PG) aaa Louis C.K. The Secret Life of Pets (‘16, PG) aaa Louis C.K. Ride Along (‘14) aac FX Trolls (‘16, PG) aaa Anna Kendrick. Trolls (‘16, PG) aaa Anna Kendrick. Apocalypse (‘16) aaac
HGTV My Lottery My Lottery My Lottery My Lottery My Lottery My Lottery Hunters Hunters My Lottery My Lottery HGTV Love It or List It (TV G) Love It or List It (TV G) House Hunters (N) Hunters Hunters Love It or List It (TV G)
HISTORY Ancient Aliens: Declassified: “Mars and Beyond” (TVPG) (N) Ancient Aliens (TVPG) HISTORY Pawn Stars: Pumped Up (TVPG) (N) Pawn Stars (TVPG) Pumped Up (TVPG)
LIFETIME Christmas Around the Corner (‘18) The Flight Before Christmas (‘15) Mayim Bialik. (:01) Christmas (‘18) LIFETIME Christmas Pen Pals (‘18) Sarah Drew. A Christmas in Tennessee (‘18) Rachel Boston. (:01) Pen Pals (‘18)
MTV Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous MTV (6:00) Bad Teacher (‘11) Mean Girls (‘04, PG-13) aaa Lindsay Lohan. Legally Blonde (‘01, PG-13) Reese Witherspoon.
NICK Danger SpongeBob Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (‘16) aaa Friends Friends Friends NICK Tiny Christmas (‘17, NR) SpongeBob Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends (:46) Mom
PARMT (6:30) I Am Legend (‘07, PG-13) aaa Will Smith. Bellator MMA Live (Live) PARMT Red (‘10, PG-13) aaac Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker. Red 2 (‘13, PG-13) aaa Bruce Willis, John Malkovich.
SYFY Incredible Hulk (‘08) aaa Z Nation (TV14) (N) Van Helsing (TV14) (N) Nightflyers (TVMA) Nightflyer Nightflyer SYFY Nightflyer Nightflyers: “Rebirth” Nightflyers: “Icarus” (:31) Nightflyers (TVMA) Z Nation: “Hackerville” Futurama
TBS Burgers Burgers Central Intelligence (‘16, PG-13) aaa Kevin Hart. ELEAGUE (TV14) (N) American Pie (‘99) aaa TBS Bang Bang Bang Bang Bang Bang Frontal The Family (‘13, R) Robert De Niro.
TCM Blackboard Jungle (‘55, NR) aaac Glenn Ford. To Sir, With Love (‘67, NR) aaa Sidney Poitier. Shaft (‘71, R) aaa TCM Trail of Robin Hood (‘50, NR) aac 3 Godfathers (‘48, NR) aaa John Wayne. Star Night Talk About (‘52) aa
TLC 90 Day Fiancé: “Extended: No” (TVPG) (N) 90 Day (N) Return to Amish (N) 90 Day 90 Day Fiancé (TVPG) TLC Gypsy Wedding (TV14) My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding (TV14) Gypsy Wedding (TV14) Gypsy Wedding (TV14)
TNT Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (‘80) aaaa (:47) Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (‘99, PG) TNT Return of the Jedi (‘83) Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (‘99, PG) aaa Liam Neeson. Episode II (‘02) aaa
TRAVEL Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures: “Ghost Towns” (TVPG) (N) Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures TRAVEL Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures
TV LAND Loves Ray. Loves Ray. (TVPG) Loves Ray. Men Men Queens Queens Queens Queens TV LAND Men Men Men Men Men Men Queens Queens Queens Queens
USA It’s a Wonderful Life (‘47, NR) aaaa James Stewart, Donna Reed. Family Family Family Family USA (:01) NCIS (TV14) NCIS: “Tie That Binds” NCIS: “Double Down” Family Family Family Family
VH1 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (N) RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Titanic (‘97, PG-13) aaac Leonardo DiCaprio. VH1 (3:25) Titanic (‘97) aaac Selena (‘97, PG) aaa Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos. The Wood (‘99, R) aac
WGN (6:00) Batman (‘89, PG-13) aaa The Matrix (‘99, R) aaaa Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne. Married WGN Blue Bloods (TV14) Blue Bloods (TV14) Blue Bloods (TV14) Blue Bloods (TV14) Bones (TV14)
HBO First Look Ready Player One (‘18, PG-13) aaa Tye Sheridan. VICE Room 104 Room 104 (:40) VICE HBO (:15) Blockers (‘18, R) aaa Leslie Mann. Pete Holmes (N) Sally4Ever (:33) Blockers (‘18, R) Leslie Mann.
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MAX Atomic Blonde (‘17, R) aaa Charlize Theron. Tour Bus Tour Bus Atomic Blonde (‘17, R) aaa Charlize Theron. MAX Darkman (‘90, R) aac Liam Neeson. Darkman II: Return of Durant (‘95) Primeval (‘07, R) ac Dominic Purcell. Tour Bus
SHOW Quantum of Solace (‘08, PG-13) Daniel Craig. Korn’s Brian “Head” Welch (‘18) Escape at Dannemora R. Donovan SHOW Shameless : “Lazarus” The Death of Stalin (‘17, R) aaa Steve Buscemi. Office Christmas Party (‘16, R) aac Escape

Crossword Pics with Santa is Dec. 15

Polk County Humane Society will offer Pics with
Across Down Santa for pets and children from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1. Feel pain 1. Vipers Saturday, Dec. 15, at the shelter, 4404 S. 82nd Road,
5. Interest rate 2. Pal Bolivar.
8. Long narrative poem 3. One who Pets and kids are welcome to have their picture
12. Sedimentary rock has been to taken with Santa. Cost is $15, which includes a pic-
14. No (Scottish) Mecca ture and choice of frame.
15. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 4. Energy and All proceeds benefit the shelter and its animals.
16. Sleep gear enthusiasm For more information, contact PCHS at 777-3647.
18. One who buys and sells 5. Leaf-footed
securities bug genus
19. Cincinnati ballplayers 6. Southern
20. Of the backbone belle acces-
21. Car mechanics group sory
22. Iranian village 7. __ de Mor-
23. Canadian peninsula nay, actress
26. For all ills or diseases 8. Print errors
30. Known for his “razor” 9. Preceding
31. One who plays the viola 10. Asian na-
32. Resinlike substance tion
33. Educational association 11. The people
47. Los __, rock group
34. Inappropriate in a movie
48. Seabirds
39. A team’s best pitcher 13. Liberate
49. Used to store grain
42. The cost of bus travel 17. Strong laxatives
52. Whale ship captain
44. Badgerlike mammal 24. Tub
53. “Joker” actor
46. Popular sport in Ireland 25. Happening
54. Portends good or evil
47. Written works 26. Polyvinyl acetate
55. Organized group of crimi-
49. Pop 27. Small island (British)
nals
50. Consumed 28. Neither
51. Something comparable to 29. The G.O.A.T.
another 35. What Goodell oversees
56. Wild goat 36. One who engages in Dawah
57. One-time space station
58. Outline of a plan
37. Tall, rounded vase
38. Electroencephalograph
SUDOKU
59. Actress Petty 40. Made of clay and hardened Here’s how it works: Sudoku
puzzles are formatted as a
60. An electrically charged by heat 9x9 grid, broken down into
atom 41. Great happiness nine 3x3 boxes. To solve
61. Chewed and swallowed 42. Chinese surname a sudoku, the numbers 1
62. Bones (Latin) 43. Supposed emanations through 9 must fill each row,
63. Central nervous system 44. Travelers column and box. Each num-
ber can appear only once in
64. Type of pipe 45. Loss of bodily movements each row, column and box.
8B MILEST NES
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER
12, 2018

Anniversaries Birth NewsNotes

Krteks Memphis Wolf receives CMU scholarship
Anna Wolf, a Central Methodist University biology
celebrate Harlan major from Bolivar, was recently named the recipient
of the university’s Harold L. Momberg Hall of Spon-
60 years Gladden sors Scholarship.
Vanessa Knox-Gladden and All scholarships are awarded by a stewardship co-
Justin Gladden, Aldrich, are ordinator based on a student’s high academic perfor-
Bernard and Wanda
the parents of a son, Mem- mance and following the donor’s wishes, according
Krtek will celebrate their
phis Harlan, born at 4:11 p.m. to a CMU news release.
60th wedding anniversary
Saturday, Dec. 15. A Thursday, Aug. 30, at Mercy
reception is planned Hospital, Springfield.
for 2 to 4 p.m. at CMH
Community Room 3.
He weighed 7 pounds, 8
ounces and was 20 inches Sponsor a boy at
the Samaritan Boys
long.
He has one sister, Kinsley
Louise Gladden.
Maternal grandparents are
Theresa Hancock Knox, Fair Ranch this Christmas
Play, and the late Chris Knox.
Wanda and Bernard Krtek The Bolivar Herald-Free size 11.5.
Paternal grandmother is
Press has once again part- 39. Jestin, 16, skateboard
Cindy Hartley, Brighton.
nered with the Good Samari- pads, Jersey- Raptors, 34 X
Great-grandparents are Jim
Joneses and Sharon Hancock, Oro-
ville, California, the late Ger-
tan Boys Ranch in Brighton
for its Share the Joy of Christ-
32, shirt size- L, shoe size 11.
47. Hollis, 17, CD- Trench,

mark
mas campaign. Joggers, 36 X 32, shirt size- L,
ald Hartley, Aldrich, and Dixie
Businesses, families, orga- shoe size 11.
Carr, Augusta, Kansas.
nizations and Sunday school 48. Blake, 13, basketball,
50 years classes are encouraged to
sponsor a boy or two this
boots, 30 X 30, shirt size- M,
shoe size 9.5.
Christmas. 52. Mason, 17, MP3 player,
Country
Bill and Sandy Jones
of Bolivar recently cele- In past years, two gift items socks- Jordan, 38 X 32, shirt
brated their 50th wedding were listed, but this year more size- XL, shoe size 10.5.
anniversary with a dinner
hosted by their daughter,
dance at Y gift suggestions are provided.
The cost of sponsoring a
55. Jesse, 16, MP3 player,
jeans, 30 X 32, shirt size- L,
Jill Jones, for family and
friends. Saturday child is about $40 to $70, de-
pending on what you want to
shoe size 12.
56. Cody, 13, origami sup-
They were married on A country dance featuring the spend. plies, boots, 30 X 30, shirt size-
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. Leftovers Country Band will be- Call the BH-FP at 326-7636 L, shoe size 8.
28, 1968, at First Baptist gin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at and tell us the number of the 59. Raymond, 18, stereo,
Church in Springfield. the Roy Blunt YMCA of Bolivar. child you want to sponsor. boots, 34 X 32, shirt size- L,
Concessions will be available. After you purchase the shoe size 11.
Admission is $5. gifts, drop them off — un- 64. Lennon, 13, guitar,
Sandy and Bill Jones wrapped — at the BH-FP at shirts, 32 X 32, shirt size- M,
335 S. Springfield Ave. by shoe size 13

Christmas events
Wednesday, Dec. 19. Every- 65. Justin, 17, stereo, shoes,
one who makes a donation 32 X 32, shirt size- L, shoe size
will be recognized in the BH- 9.
FP. 66. Dakota, 17, 5 Nights at
5. Dalton, 16, Basketball/ Freddies toys, shoes- Nike, 32
Skateboard, Joggers. X 34, shirt size- M, shoe size
6. Anthony, 17, Stufffed 10.5.
Churches, groups and organizations are planning Admission is a new unwrapped toy, suggested 68. Travis, 15, R/C helicop-
monkey or bear, Jacket- black/
several events in December to ring in the Christmas value of $5 or more, or a cash donation. ter, boots, 32 X 32, shirt size-
white, 30X30, shirt size- M,
spirit. The DAV will be open from 9 a.m. until noon the M, shoe size 9.5.
shoe size 9.
day of the event to accept toy donations. Coffee, 70. Brandin, 16, R/C boat,
13. Ian, 11, Bey Blades,
Through Dec. 29 hot chocolate and donuts will be served, and door
jeans, pants- boys 14, shirt boots, shirt size- XL, shoe size
• Light the Park at Dunnegan Memorial Park, prizes will be available. 13.
size- boys 12, shoe size 7.
presented by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Com- The event will go on, rain or shine. 72. Jason, 16, stereo, hood-
22. Logan, 16, headphone-
merce, is from 6 to 9 p.m. and continues nightly ie- Chicago Bulls, 32 X 32,
over the ear type, Shoes-Nike,
through Saturday, Dec. 29. Sunday, Dec. 16 36 X 30, shirt size-XL, shoe shirt size- M, shoe size 9.5.
• The Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God will
Thursday, Dec. 13 host a Christmas play, “Mountain Miracle!”, at 6
• Morrisville’s library, located at 5308 S. Main p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. Come celebrate the season of
St., is hosting Pictures with Santa at 6 p.m. The
event features crafts, games, prizes and snacks, as
well as photos with Santa.
joy hillbilly style. The event is free and open to the
public. Complimentary cookies and drinks will be
served in the social hall following the performance.
Gov. Mike Parson to
Saturday, Dec. 15
• Polk County Humane Society will offer Pics
Children’s Church will open the performance with
a Christmas skit.
• Open Hearts United Methodist Church will
headline Hope Ball
with Santa for pets and children from 11 a.m. to 4 present its Christmas Cantata at both the 8:30 and House of Hope’s annual welcome.
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the shelter, 4404 S. 82nd 10:45 a.m. services. Hope Ball is set for Saturday, This year’s theme is “Re-
Road, Bolivar. Feb. 16, at the Ritzy Ranch, moving the Mask” on domes-
Pets and kids are welcome to have their picture Wednesday, Dec. 19 4894 South tic violence. Attendees are en-
taken with Santa. Cost is $15, which includes a pic- • Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bolivar, will 138th Road, Bolivar. couraged to participate in the
ture and choice of frame. host a Celtic Christmas concert by Keltic Knot at Doors event by
All proceeds benefit the shelter and its animals. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19. will open wearing
For more information, contact PCHS at 777-3647. The concert is free, but donations to Sacred and a si- a mask
• Local motorcycle and automobile enthusiasts Heart youth ministry and SpeakUP, Suicide Preven- lent auc- or pur-
are getting into the holiday spirit — and hoping to tion Education Awareness for Kids United as Part- tion kicks chas-
gather some toys for Polk County kids — by spon- ners, are appreciated. off at 5 ing one
soring the upcoming Bolivar Toy Run on Saturday, p.m. The at the
Dec. 15. Monday, Dec. 24 meal fol- door.
The rally will begin at 11:45 a.m. at Bolivar’s DAV, • Open Hearts United Methodist Church will lows at 6, with speakers pre- Proceeds from the event
1250 E. Wollard St., and will end at American Legion hold Christmas Eve services at 6 and 11 p.m. senting at 7. are used locally to support
Post 138, 1424 W. Broadway St., with a traditional Gov. Mike Parson will be programs and services for
victory rally. Tuesday, Dec. 25 the headline speaker at this victims of domestic violence
The event is open to all street legal motorcycles, • Open Hearts United Methodist Church will event, followed by Colleen and sexual assault to be used
classic cars and hot rods. host its community Christmas dinner from noon to Coble director of Missouri directly at House of Hope.
1:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. The dinner is open to Coalition against Domestic For more information
all and is free. To RSVP, call 326-4885 before noon and Sexual Violence, Bolivar about the Hope Ball, visit
Friday, Dec. 21. Police Chief Mark Webb and pchouseofhope.org or con-
a personal story from a survi- tact Jaimie Boltz, HOH
To submit Christmas events for the BH-FP calen- vor. volunteer coordinator, at
dar, email news@BolivarMoNews.com. Tickets are $40 each and 777-3229 or jaimie.boltz@
business sponsorships are pchouseofhope.org.

Senior center to host CBCO to host Pl Hope PD plans Health center

writing course
What do creative writ-
ing and spelunking have in
common? Both adventures
dig deep into dark caverns
and discover hidden gems.
Gems, such as short
fictional stories, will be
mined during an eight-
week winter creative writ-
ing course at the Polk
County Senior Center, led
by Janetta R. Lower.
Course topics include
literary terminology, style
and structure, literary
criticism and five weeks of
writing workshops.
The course will run
blood drive to watch for to host
from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays from Jan. 15 to in Dunnegan violations this dispensing
March 5 at the senior cen-
ter. The workshops will The Community Blood Center month class in Feb.
conclude with a writer’s of the Ozarks will host a blood The Pleasant Hope Police Depart-
drive from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, ment plans to spend extra time on the The Polk County Health Cen-
showcase and publication
Dec. 17, at Ozark Country Kitch- city’s roadways this December thanks to ter will offer a three-hour point
fair Tuesday, March 12.
en, 3601 Hwy. 123, Dunnegan. a safety grant from the state. of dispensing class from 7 to 10
The workshops are free
Types B-negative and AB From Friday, Dec. 14, to Tuesday, Jan. p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at
and open to Polk County
blood are at less than two-day 1, Chief Butch Clemings said his team the Polk County Health Center,
senior citizens, ages 60
supplies, according to a CBCO will be out in force, looking for the fol- 1317 W. Broadway St.
and over.
news release. lowing traffic violations — driving under The class is open to anyone
Registration is limited.
To be eligible to give blood, the influence, defective equipment, fail- who wants to be a part of assist-
For more info, contact
donors must weigh at least 110 ure to register, failure to wear seat belts, ing public health during public
Polk County Senior Center
pounds, be in good health and speeding and improper lane usage. health emergencies.
Administrator Samantha
present a valid photo ID. He said officers will be out at “various Reserve a space in the class
Brown at 326-5570.
For more information, visit locations and various hours.” by contacting Public Health Plan-
The center is at 1850 W.
cbco.org or call 800-280-5337. For questions, call PHPD at 267-2112. ner Kermit Hargis at 326-7250.
Broadway St., Bolivar.
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Two races
Game on Area residents play ice hockey
on frozen Pomme de Terre Lake
contested
for Bolivar
By BH-FP news staff
news@bolivarmonews.com

The City of Bolivar’s April election

will see some competition as two al-
dermen seats will be contested on the
upcoming ballot.
Incumbent Ethel Mae Tennis and
Terry Cornell face off for the open
One Ward 1 seat.
By Jessica Franklin Maull
player, In Ward 4, incumbent Alexis Neal
jessicam@bolivarmonews.com
who said is challenged by Brian Wilson for that
Kids: Don’t try this at home or on at 58 he was ward’s open seat.
any body of water — at least before the oldest on the Incumbent Justin Ballard filed for
any people who know what they are ice, said ice hockey is a the open Ward 2 position, and incum-
doing confirm it is safe. regular winter pastime for the bent Steve Sagaser filed for the open
Bolivar Landing played host to community. And so it has been for Ward 3 seat. Both races are uncon-
such experts Wednesday afternoon, generations, he said. tested.
Jan. 17, as members of the Buffalo “I’ve been playing ice hockey for Elections for contested races will
Amish Mennonite Church took 50 years,” he said. “More be Tuesday, April 3.
advantage of a frozen than 50 years.” Municipal elections
Pomme de Terre Lake However, he • Aldrich: Incumbents Peggy Mc-
for a pick-up ice said, games Dougal and Verna Perry filed for open
hockey game. are normally trustee posts on the village board.
By around confined to • Fair Play: Two incumbents, Ricky
1:45 p.m., shallow Gooding and Donald Higginbotham,
more than 30 ponds, and one new candidate, Larry Daniels,
players, from which filed for two open aldermen seats.
school age regularly • Flemington: No candidates filed
STAFF PHOTOS/JESSICA FRANKLIN MAULL to 58, had freeze for the three open board of trustees
donned ice enough seats.
Above, members of the Buffalo skates and during • Halfway: Two candidates —
Amish Mennonite Church glide glided from Missouri James McCoy and Mike Payne —
across a frozen Pomme de Terre the landing’s winters and filed for open positions on the Half-
Lake Wednesday afternoon for an boat launch to- provide addi- way Board of Trustees.
impromptu game of ice hockey. At ward Adonis, to tional safety in • Humansville: Incumbent Paula
right, One player, a 58-year-old who what one player de- the form of shal- Jonson and Robert Jens filed for the
said he was the oldest on the ice, scribed as “great ice” for low water. open mayor’s seat in Humansville.
skates to shore for a break between ice hockey. The chance to play on For the open north ward seat, in-
games Wednesday. He said ice hock- Around an hour later, the group’s the frozen lake is a rare opportunity, cumbent Betty LaRue Mashburn,
ey is a regular winter pastime for numbers increased enough for two he said. Rhonda Rogers and Dustin Davis
the community. Games are normally simultaneous games to take place. While a spokesperson for the filed.
confined to shallow ponds, and the At least a dozen onlookers group gave permission for the BH- Incumbent Dennis Janssen filed for
chance to play on the frozen lake is watched the games from the com- FP to publish photos from the af- the open south ward seat, and incum-
a rare opportunity. Inset, all ages fort of warm vehicles parked near ternoon, individuals declined to be bent Tracy Mason filed for the open
turned out Wednesday afternoon. the boat launch. identified by name. collector’s position.
See Filing, Page 3A

Use tax will appear on upcoming Bolivar ballot

Baby photo By Jill Way Jan. 16, the board voted unani- struggled to break up the rock, Avenue, spoke with the board

deadline jillw@bolivarmonews.com mously to approve a variance but Rosetta said they could about fairness in the city’s code
on the downtown sewer project complete the project in around enforcement. He said he feels
Thanks to a pair of unani- contract with Rosetta Construc- a week. the standard is not equal across

is Friday mous votes in the Tuesday, Jan.

9, and Tuesday, Jan. 16, board
of aldermen meetings, Bolivar
Do you have a child or residents will have the chance
grandchild who was born in to either approve or deny a 2.5
2017? If so, now is the time to percent internet and out-of-state
submit a photo and informa- sales use tax on the upcoming
tion for the Bolivar Herald- April ballot.
Free Press Year in Review In the Jan. 9 meeting, alder-
section that includes photos man Justin Ballard said the use
of babies born in 2017. tax “is not a new tax.”
Cost of an ad is $25, and If the measure is approved,
the deadline is 5 p.m. today, the city would begin to collect
Friday, Jan. 19. See the form its 2.5 percent portion of the use
on Page 3A. tax from some online retailers,
The Year in Review will including Amazon, and out-of
be published in the Wednes- state locations where it is not
day, Jan. 31, edition of the currently enforced. However,
BH-FP. the use tax would not increase
Call the BH-FP office at sales tax.
326-7636 for more informa- For more information on the
tion. use tax, see future editions of
tion. The variance includes an
additional $140,000 for the
company to replace the bridge
at the intersection of West Jef-
ferson Street and South Pike Av-
enue, placing it at a new angle,
as well as the use of compacted
material when repaving streets.
In the Jan. 9 meeting, Public
Works Director Jerry Hamby
said the Bolivar Special Road
District is designating $40,000
to go toward the bridge replace-
ment project.
On Jan. 9, the board voted
6-0-1, with Alderman Thane
Kifer abstaining, to approve a
motion for Rosetta Construction
to assist in the city’s water and
sewer line project south of Bo-
livar. For $58,500, Rosetta will
lay 300 feet of pipe at of depth
• BSA agreement: The board
discussed at length possible
agreements for concessions,
mowing and trash services at
Fullerton fields with the Bolivar
Sports Association. The BSA
representative said he will dis-
cuss options with the associa-
tion’s board and further discuss
the contracts at a future board
meeting.
• Park property: John Best
with Friends of Dunnegan Park
addressed the board about pur-
chasing a plot of land at the cor-
ner of East Division and Albany
Avenue for a new park, saying
the purchase of the land is a
“great investment opportunity.”
He said the city needs more
parks, especially in the eastern
half of the city.
Arksansas/Missouri
Newspaper Bar Codes
the board. City Administrator
Tracy Slagle provided the board
with a list of violation letters
sent to residents and said staff
would be open to discussing
new standards for code viola-
tions and the city’s response.
• Internet provider: The board
voted unanimously to approve a
motion to seek proposals for in-
ternet providers.
• School Choice Week proc-
lamation: Mayor Chris War-
wick named the week of Jan.
21-28 School Choice Week in
conjunction with the national
school choice week.
• Utility easements: The
board voted 7-0 to approve con-
tracts for two utility easements,
the first with Arletta Jones in the
area of Mo. 83 and East 460th

the BH-FP. of 12 feet, breaking up rock that • Code enforcement: Bolivar Road and the second with C.
Also on the agendas is 9 feet deep in that section. resident Justin Barnhouse, who Daniels on Mo. 83.
• Rosetta agreements: On Hamby said city crews have owns a property on North Main See Ballot, Page 3A

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2A Bolivar Herald-Free Press NEWS Friday, January 19, 2018

C ommunity
alendar Taking the plunge
Friday, Jan.19
• Stay Strong, Stay
Healthy cooking class,
CMH Senior Health
Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Youth art show recep-
tion, Art Sync Gallery,
6-8 p.m.
• Friday Night at the
Movies - “Leap!,” The
Esquire, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 20
• DAR meeting, Boli-
var United Methodist
Church, 1 p.m.
• Farmer’s Market,
COM building in winter,
9 a.m.-noon
• Country dance, Roy
Blunt YMCA of Bolivar,
7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 22 Firefighters Tom Morris, Billy Marshall, Michael Roomsburg and Seth
Marshall take a polar bear plunge after training Sunday, Jan. 14.
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CMH Senior Health
Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Small Steps to Health
and Wealth class, By Jill Way
jillw@bolivarmonews.com
Dickson’s tips on winter water safety
Countryside Assembly,
6-7:30 p.m. • Always supervise children playing on or near ice.
Central Polk County
Tuesday, Jan. 23 Fire Protection Dis- • Make sure kids understand the dangers of be-
trict firefighters recently ing on the ice and insist that they wear a lifejacket/
• R-1 Special Olymbics braved extreme weather PFD or thermal protection buoyant suit. Firefighter Michael Roomsburg, far left, stands
basketball game, Bo- and frigid waters to train • Never let them play on ponds or lakes unat- by to help as Tom Morris and Curtis Black train in
livar High School main on winter water rescues tended. the frozen pond.
gym, 6 p.m. • Educate children about the dangers of playing
Sunday, Jan. 14.
on ice.
Wednesday, Jan. 24 According to CPCFD
Chief Robert Dickson,
• Taco night, American
Legion Hall, 5-7 p.m.
the training is essential in
Polk County to protect all
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braved extreme weather and frigid waters to
• Small Steps to Health train on winter water rescues Sunday, Jan. 14.
and Wealth class, Pictured are, from left to right, Seth Marshall,
Countryside Assembly, Billy Marshall, Curtis Black, Michael Roomsburg,
6-7:30 p.m. Tom Morris, Blake Long, Becky Keith and Chief
Tuesday, Jan. 30 Robert Dickson.
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Friday, January 19, 2018 NEWS Bolivar Herald-Free Press 3A

Chief Jim Ludden, left, and Deputy Chief Brent Watkins.

STAFF PHOTOS/JILL WAY

Above, Chief Jim Ludden, left, shakes hands with Capt. Robert Anthony
before presenting him with a commendation for assisting a fellow firefight-
er during a medical emergency.

Above and beyond

By Jill Way
jillw@bolivarmonews.com
The Bolivar City Fire Department ac-
knowledged two employees — Deputy
Chief Brent Watkins and Capt. Robert An-
thony — at the Tuesday, Jan. 9, board of
aldermen meeting.
Watkins was recognized for receiving
the highest rank of emergency manage-
ment through Missouri’s Center of Emer-
gency Management.
Anthony was recognized for helping a
fellow firefighter during a medical emer-
gency which required emergency surgery
on Dec. 19. Watkins said because Anthony
“watched out for a fellow citizen and fel-
low firefighter,” he saved the person’s life. Chief Jim Ludden, left, and Capt. Robert Anthony.

Two area residents injured in recent Polk County wrecks

Two area residents were
injured in recent crashes in
Polk County.
According to a Missouri
State Highway Patrol crash
report, a Fair Play woman
was injured in a two-vehi-
cle crash at around 5 a.m.
on Thursday, Jan. 11, on
Mo. 32 one mile east of
Fair Play.
The report said a 2008
Kia Amanti, driven by
Patsy J. Johnson, 58, of
Ballot From Front Page
• KPM: Voting unani-
mously, the board ap-
proved an agreement with
KPM for auditing servic-
es.
• Executive sessions:
On Jan. 9, the board dis-
cussed the following ex-
emptions in closed ses-
sion: Legal actions, cause
of action or litigation;
Fair Play was eastbound
on Mo. 32 when it was rear
ended by a 2014 Lexus
EX350 driven by Diana L.
Klint, 70, of Fair Play, as
the Amanti stopped in the
roadway due to a separate
accident ahead.
Klint was taken to Citi-
zens Memorial Hospital in
Bolivar for minor injuries.
Both drivers were wearing
seat belts, the release said.
Both vehicles received
hiring, firing, disciplining
or promoting of particular
employees and individu-
ally identifiable person-
nel records. On Jan. 16,
the board discussed the
following exemptions in
closed session: legal ac-
tions, causes of action or
litigation and leasing pur-
chase or sale of real estate.
moderate damage and were
towed from the scene by
Nelson’s Towing of Fair
Play.
Trooper J. Rorie investi-
gated the crash.
Bolivar woman
injured Friday
A Bolivar woman was
injured in a single-vehicle
wreck at around 10 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 12, on East
455th Road 2 miles east of
Bolivar.
Minutes were not made
available as of press time
Thursday.
Board members present
in both the Jan. 9 and Jan.
16 meetings include Ethel
Mae Tennis, Steve Skopec,
Justin Ballard, John Cred-
ille, Steve Sagaser, Alexis
Neal and Thane Kifer.
Vicky Routh was absent.
The MSHP crash report
said a 2007 Chevrolet HHR
driven by Connie L. Brake-
bill, 47, of Bolivar was east-
bound on East 455th Road
when it ran off the roadway
and struck an embankment.
SPOTLIGHT ON KIDS!
Brakebill was transport- taled and towed from the
ed to CMH for minor inju- scene by B and B Wrecker
ries, the release said. in Bolivar.
The release said Brake- The release said Trooper
bill was not wearing a seat D.L. Johnson investigated
belt. the crash with the assis-
The Chevrolet was to- tance of Cpl. S.W. Long.
Harper Jo
Williams
Born: September 25, 2017
Time: 12:49 p.m.
At: Mercy Hospital
Weight: 9 lbs. 12.3 oz.
Length: 20-½ inches
Parents: Amanda Marsh actual
and Curtis Williams size
Grandparents: Jerry &
Janie Hardesty, Frank & Billie
Marsh, David Williams, Donna
& Carl Mitchell, Johnny Cash
and Ed & Ruby Moyer

Filing From Front Page
• Morrisville: Aldermen incumbents
Fred Pratt and Dustin Kessler filed for
the two open aldermen-at-large seats,
and incumbent Dan Melilli filed for the
open mayor position.
• Pleasant Hope: Incumbent Gary
Dooley filed for one of two aldermen-
at-large seats.
Other boards
• Citizens Memorial Hospital Dis-
trict: Incumbent David Hacker filed for
the six-year term, and incumbent Corey
Rich filed for the three-year unexpired
term. Information about additional fil-
ings was not available as of press time
Thursday.
• Central Polk County Fire Protec-
tion District: Sammy Bowden filed
for a six-year term as a member of the
board of directors.
• Bolivar Special Road District: John
Fredrick Best filed for the open three-
year commissioner position.
• Blue Mound Special Road District:
Travis Owen Blosser filed for the open
three-year commissioner seat.
• Prairie Heights Area Reorganized
Common Sewer District: Jared Reed
filed for the one-year unexpired term.
Jonathan Allan Wehmeyer filed for the
two-year unexpired term, and incum-
bent Michael D. Standley filed for the
five-year term.
• Southwest Special Road District:
No one filed for the open three-year
commissioner seat.
The babies of 2017 will be featured in the
2017 Year in Review/
• Polk County Health Center Trust-
ees: Monte Kahler, Alvin Meyer and Polk County Babies
Bryan Allison filed for three open
trustee posts.
• Flemington Special Road District:
Section
No one filed for the open three-year
to be published Jan. 31, 2018. The deadline to be
board seat. included is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. Payment of
• Humansville Special Road District: $25 must be received when the photo and informa-
Thomas Hoelscher and William Zach-
ary Butler filed for one open three-year tion are submitted.
position.
• Pleasant Hope Fire Protection Dis- Deliver this form, your baby’s photo and $25.00 to
trict: Two six-year terms will be open. the newspaper office by January 19 at 5 p.m.
As of press time, information about
candidates who had filed was not avail- Baby’s Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
able.
• Walnut Grove Fire Protection Dis- Date of Birth: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
trict: One six-year term will be open.
As of press time, information about
Time of Birth: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
candidates who had filed was not avail- Hospital: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
able.
• Fair Grove Fire Protection District: Weight: _____________________ Length: _ _ _ _ _ _
One six-year term will be open. As of
press time, information about candi- Parents’ Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
dates who had filed was not available.
• OTC Board of Trustees: Residents Siblings: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
of the Marion C. Early R-5 and Pleas-
ant Hope R-6 school districts will vote
Grandparents (optional): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
for two OTC Board of Trustees seats. Phone Number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
School boards
Due to school closings this week, Bolivar
final information about candidates
who had filed was not available as of
press time. A complete listing will be
included in an upcoming edition of the 335 South Springfield • P.O. Box 330 • Bolivar, MO • 326-7636
BH-FP.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018
W
hen we brought our new dog
home last summer, I expected
the usual trials of raising a
puppy — the house-training, the chew-
ing, the short attention span. But I never
imagined I’d have trouble giving him a
bath.
I’d always considered myself some-
what of a professional when it comes
to dog hygiene. When I was a kid, I’d
always been the one to bathe our fam-
ily dog. Then as a teenager, I got a job
as a dog washer at our town’s grooming
salon.
I’ll never forget that first day at work.
The groomer led me out back to a fenced
area and pointed to the largest dog I’d
ever seen — a Saint Bernard named Ed-
die.
“Give him a bath,” she said. “You’ll
probably have to use that since the indoor
sink isn’t big enough.”
She motioned toward a horse trough
and a water hose.
Shy by nature, I didn’t let my shock
show. I nodded knowingly, as if it was
the most natural thing in the world to
bathe a Saint Bernard in a horse trough.
As she disappeared inside to resume
giving poodle cuts, I grabbed the bottle
of dog shampoo, filled the horse trough
with water and led Eddie over to the
Letter
Another anti-Trump
rant from that
Buffalo guy
A s our clueless excuse for a presi-
dent goes on rants against immi-
grants from countries he uses vulgari-
ties to describe (thereby implying that
all Americans are hateful, racist bigots),
we as a nation, regardless of party affili-
ation, should be rapidly and effectively
addressing the obvious question — Why
are we still allowing ourselves to be gov-
erned by such a person?
There are three clearly defined ways to
get rid of this potential dictator and put
governmental power back in the hands
of people who actually care about the fu-
ture of their nation. The first two meth-
ods, impeachment and the 25th Amend-
ment, are obviously out of the question
at this time, with Congress controlled by
T
he following poem
(see sidebar at right)
was written by my
father, Harold Eugene
Hamilton, shortly after he
turned 18 in June 1944 and
was preparing to enter the
US Navy. It was given to
me years ago by his mother,
my grandmother, Josephine
Hamilton of rural Spring-
field.
I rediscovered Dad’s
simple and sincere verse
recently while shuffling
through family memorabilia
and genealogical papers.
Printed in
Missouri
by
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makeshift tub. But I persevered and, after several at- So last week, I let professionals handle
It’s not that Eddie minded the idea of tempts, got all of Eddie’s 150 pounds into Cooper’s most recent bath in hopes
getting wet. The problem was that Ed- the water. After a thorough scrubbing and they’d know a few tricks I don’t. His
die had about the same energy level as rinsing, I took him inside and dried his hair was beginning to shed, and I’d just
a large brick. When I tried to thick, golden hair — which had my car professionally detailed — a
coax him into jumping into the felt like it took roughly two Christmas gift from my husband — so I
horse trough, he looked at me years, give or take a month. didn’t want Cooper riding in the car until
and slowly sat down as if to Having survived the bath- he was clean.
say, “No, thanks. It’s time for ing of a Saint Bernard so When I picked him up, even the
my nap.” many years ago, I was certain groomers said Cooper has some serious
So I sweet-talked him, I could handle washing our hang-ups about baths, but they did man-
picked up his front paws and new puppy. But unlike Eddie age to give him a de-shedding service
guided half his body over the the serene Saint Bernard, that’s supposed to cut down on the
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get half of Eddie into the trough, trying treats which he left floating in the bath tine floorboards.
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Contemplations of a US Navy recruit, 1944
It spoke to me not only just as soldiers, sail- 1946, returned
as words from my father as ors or airmen, but as to his “wild Yesterday
a youth, but also as reflec- our fathers, mothers, retreat” in
tion of the heartfelt senti- sons and daughters. the Ozarks, y eyes wander across the mountains
ments of a generation of Though penned married in green,
young men who willingly nearly 74 years ago, 1947 and with And yet to me they are yet
left the beloved homes and I’m sure the emo- his bride, the unseen.
families to preserve our tions embodied in former Hazel- For my thoughts are wandering far
freedoms — just as many these lines are much lee Daly of away
men and women have in the the same as those Springfield, And they linger [on] those days of
yesterday —
decades since.
I offer it now as a simple
in the hearts of
young service- REFLEXIONS
reared four
boys on
Yesterday when no cares or worries
I had;
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have served. It seems ap- today facing un- dairy farm was a carefree lad,
propriate that we should certain personal in Dallas Through the fields and enticing forests
pause as we begin a new futures to continually County, frequent- to roam,
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Friday, January 19, 2018 NEWS Bolivar Herald-Free Press 5A

Memorials The following are paid memorials provided by family and friends.

AVA E. GRANNEMANN GAYLA SUZANNE PETERSON

Jan. 1, 1921 - Jan. 16, 2018
Service: 11 a.m. Sat- Ava was an avid garden-
urday, Jan. 20, Butler Fu- er and would rather be out-
neral Home, Bolivar, with doors, often barefooted in
visitation one hour prior. her flower beds, than any-
Ava Estes Payne Pitts where else. She was an ex-
Grannemann, 97, of Boli- pert in plant identification,
var died Tuesday, Jan. 16, including wildflowers, gar-
2018, in Jefferson City af- den flowers, vegetables,
ter a short illness. trees and weeds. Ava was
Ava was born a warrior against
Jan. 1, 1921, in Japanese beetles,
the community Army worms and
of Star Ridge in noxious weeds, es-
Polk County. She pecially thistle.
was the second Ava didn’t
daughter of Jesse leave teaching op-
Russell and Grace portunities just to
Elva Estes Payne. the classroom. She
Ava was a longtime applied her vast knowledge
member of Louisburg Bap- everyday, whether it was
tist Church and a member a walk in the woods that
of Bolivar First Baptist turned into a botany, geolo-
Church at the time of her gy, “flora and fauna” lesson
death. or life lessons on how to
After graduating from make bread, bait a hook or
Louisburg High School, shell black-eyed peas. She
she attended State Teach- considered every moment a
ers College, now Missouri teaching opportunity.
State University, in Spring- On Nov. 27, 1943, Ce-
field, graduating in 1942. cil Otto Pitts and Ava Es-
She taught in several Mis- tes Payne were married in
souri school districts, in- Bolivar. They raised cattle
He preceded her in
death in December 1993.
Surviving Ava are her
three daughters and their
spouses, Mary and Walter
Shank of Jefferson City,
Grace and Robert Rogers
of Jefferson City and Sara
and Steve “Bud” Shadwick
of Springfield; two sisters,
Eva Voris of Bolivar and
Iva Rust of Rolla, formerly
of Houston, Mo.; her step-
sister, Ruth Jones of Boli-
var; her stepchildren, Mike
and Jim Grannemann, and
sister Linda; and their chil-
dren.
Ava is survived by five
grandchildren, Christopher
Rogers of Jefferson City,
Amy Westfall and husband
John of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, Jonathan Shank and
wife Debbie of Stoughton,
Wis., Jennifer Lindsey and
husband Rusty of Polk
and Stephanie Shadwick
and her significant other,
Nicholas Cloyd, of Spring-
field; 11 great-grandchil-
dren, David Rogers, Han-
March 26, 1959 - Jan. 13, 2018
Private family service:
held at a later date; ar-
rangements were under the
direction of Butler Funeral
Home, Bolivar.
Our beloved Gayla Mertz
Peterson died Saturday, Jan.
13, 2018, in Springfield.
Gayla was born March
26, 1959, in Dan-
ville, Ill., the
daughter of Leon-
ard Mertz and El-
sie Cox Mertz. She
was the youngest
of three sisters.
Gayla married
Michael Hopper,
and to this union a son, Mi-
chael Victor Hopper, was
born.
She later married Rick
Peterson in the chapel at
Silver Dollar City. She and
Rick enjoyed living in Mon-
tana for three years before
returning to Missouri and
making their home in Lou-
isburg. Rick is the preacher
at Lindley Christian Church.
Rick and Gayla welcomed
David Sullivan into their
hearts and home and con-
sider him to be a son.
Gayla was an LPN nurse
for many years. She loved
nursing and also loved her
role as a preacher’s wife.
The wonderful people at
church enriched her life im-
measurably as she
did theirs.
She had a won-
derful sense of hu-
mor and captured
many hilariously
funny moments in
her stories, which
were greatly an-
ticipated by her family and
friends.
Gayla had many talents
and enjoyed a large number
of hobbies, including writ-
ing. She authored a book,
“Dawg Tired, The Brain Fog
Chronicles,” about her ill-
ness. It gave hope and humor
to those with chronic hidden
illnesses. Over the years, she
has granted permission for it
to be translated into four ad-
ditional languages.
Gayla is survived by her
husband, Rick, of the home;
her sons, Victor Hopper and
wife Ashley of Ozark and
David Sullivan of Spring-
field; three very loved
grandchildren, Alexis Hop-
per, Lily Hopper and Lo-
gan Sullivan; her father and
stepmother, Leonard and
Charmaine Mertz of Mid-
way, Ark.; and her sisters,
Linda Mertz Nolan and John
Duffy of Gilbert, Ariz., and
Carolyn Mertz Moody of
Bull Shoals, Ark. She also
leaves behind several nieces
and nephews and a large ex-
tended family.
She was preceded in
death by her mother, Elsie
Lansdown.
Services for Gayla will
be held privately by the
family at a later date. Ar-
rangements were under the
direction of Butler Funeral
Home, Bolivar.
Share online condolences
at butlerfuneralhome.com.

cluding Cole Camp, Buffa-
lo, Halfway, Skyline, Polk
and Bolivar. She taught
biology, home economics
and science in high school
and junior high school.
She was the principal at
Polk Grade School and
later taught at Bolivar El-
ementary School where her
last position was remedial
math, which she found the
most rewarding of her long
teaching career.
and farmed many years in
the Star Ridge Community.
She was preceded in
death by her husband,
Cecil, in 1985; her infant
brother, Marvin; her par-
ents; her sister, Roa; her
stepmother, Mildred; a
stepbrother Herman; and
two stepsisters, Fern and
Martha.
In 1986, Ava married
Marvin E. Grannemann of
Tulsa, Okla.
nah, Emma and Nicholas
Westfall, Elliana, Malachi,
Myra and Adelina Shank
and Antigone Shadwick,
Cyprus and Elijah Lind-
sey; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and other
relatives.
Memorial contributions
can be made to Bolivar
Care to Learn.
Share online condo-
lences at butlerfuneral-
home.com.
Deaths
THELMA MORTON
Jan. 3, 1918 - Jan. 16, 2018
Arrangements are incomplete
at this time; announced by Butler
Funeral Home, Bolivar.
Ms. Morton, 100, died Tues-
day in St. Augustine, Fla.
Share online condolences at
butlerfuneralhome.com.
HELEN SPIKER
Nov. 3, 1920 - Jan. 16, 2018
No local services
Ms. Spiker, 97, of Stockton died Tuesday at
Lake Stockton Health Care Facility in Stockton.
Services are under the direction of Maddox
Funeral Home of Front Royal, Virginia, with lo-
cal arrangements under the direction of Butler Fu-
neral Home, Bolivar.

PSC to hold public hearing Feb. 8 regarding Bolivar man

Empire’s proposed customer savings plan
The Missouri Public Service Commission will
hold a local public hearing Thursday, Feb. 8, at
Missouri Southern State University’s Cornell Au-
ditorium, Plaster Hall, 3950 E. Newman Road,
Joplin. The hearing will address Empire District
Electric Co.’s proposed customer savings plan.
A PSC staff public information/question and
answer session starts at 6 p.m. followed by time
for public comments. Witness testimony at the lo-
cal public hearing will be limited to five minutes
per person.
Empire seeks approval of a regulatory plan
which the company estimates will result in up
to $325 million of cost savings on customer bills
over 20 years, according to a PSC news release.
To achieve this plan Empire seeks approval to
build 800 MW of wind generation in or near the
charged with
domestic assault
Ryan Paul Ehbrecht,
Empire service territory at a cost of about $1.5 release said.
34, of Bolivar was arrested
billion using federal tax incentives in conjunction This local public hearing will be held in a fa-
Wednesday, Jan. 10, on
with tax equity partners to reduce the cost to $700 cility that meets the accessibility requirements of
a grand jury indictment
million, the release said. the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any person
from Jan. 8 for one count
As part of this plan, Empire proposes to retire who needs additional accommodations to partici-
of class C felony second-
its 218 MW coal-fired Asbury generating plant pate in this hearing should call the Public Service
degree domestic assault.
located near Asbury and Joplin by April 2019 Commission’s hotline at (800) 392-4211 or Relay
According to the court
rather than current estimates of 2035, the release Missouri at 711 before the hearing.
file, Ehbrecht was indicted
said. To submit written comments or to secure addi-
by a Polk County grand
All customer rate change requests associated tional information, contact the Office of the Pub-
jury for allegedly causing
with this plan would be handled in subsequent fil- lic Counsel by mail at PO Box 2230, Jefferson
physical injury to victim
ings as the customer savings plan is implemented. City MO 65102, by telephone at (866) 922-2959
S.E. by striking her in Oc-
The Empire District Electric Co. serves around or by email atopcservice@ded.mo.gov or the
tober 2015.
151,700 electric customers in the Missouri coun- Missouri Public Service Commission by mail at
If convicted, Ehbrecht
ties of Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dal- PO Box 360, Jefferson City MO 65102, by tele-
faces two to seven years
las, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Lawrence, McDon- phone at (800) 392-4211 or by email at pscinfo@
in prison, one year in a
ald, Newton, Polk, St. Clair, Stone and Taney, the psc.mo.gov.
county jail and/or a fine up
to $5,000.

Alzheimer’s Association offers funds for caregivers He is free on $10,000

Missouri residents who are quali-
fying caregivers in the Greater Mis-
souri Chapter service area can re-
ceive modest financial assistance to
help with the cost of taking care of
their loved one living with dementia.
Respite care provides caregivers
a temporary rest from caregiving,
while the person with Alzheimer’s
continues to receive care in a safe
environment. Using respite services
can support and strengthen a care-
giver’s ability to help the ones they
care for and themselves.
“Caring for a loved one with
memory loss can be rewarding and
uplifting. It can also be emotionally,
physically and financially draining,”
said Cheryl Kinney, senior direc-
tor of client services and quality
programs, in a news release. “The
Alzheimer’s Association assists
families in navigating through chal-
lenges and guiding caregivers to
resources and support to reduce bur-
den, including the Greater Missouri
Chapter Respite Fund.”
In Missouri alone, there are over
314,000 caregivers who are spend-
ing over 358 million total hours
of unpaid care each year by help-
ing their loved ones. This, coupled
with the large expenses of caring
for someone with Alzheimer’s, can
have detrimental effects on the care-
giver.
The funds provided by the Al-
zheimer’s Association are important
to allow caregivers to take time to
perform daily tasks and enjoy time
with friends and family. Respite
funds can also be used for products,
equipment, safety services and legal
guidance.
For more information about Re-
spite care, Alzheimer’s disease and
available resources, call the 24/7
helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit
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6A Bolivar Herald-Free Press NEWS Friday, January 19, 2018

Public
CRIMINAL CHARGES
The following new felony
charges have been filed in Polk
County Circuit Court:
Correction
Despenn R. Serls, 21, War-
rensburg, was issued a sum-
mons to appear in Polk County
Circuit Court Jan. 31 on a class
D felony charge of possession of
controlled substance. The sum-
mons was issued after Judge
John C. Porter found insufficient
facts to show probable cause that
a felony was committed and de-
clined to issue a warrant of arrest,
according to court records. The
court file also has been amended
to state that Serls is accused of
possessing amphetamine alleg-
edly found June 25 during a traf-
fic stop at Benton Avenue and
Locust Street. The original felony
complaint incorrectly cited meth-
amphetamine.
Ryan Paul Ehbrecht, 34,
Bolivar; class C felony second-
degree domestic assault; free on
$10,000 bond.
CIVIL PETITIONS
The following civil cases
have been filed in Polk County
Circuit Court:
Mary E. Fullerton, Bolivar,
power of attorney, Lucinda Stew-
art, vs. Sandra Jeffrey, Bolivar;
rent and possession.
Discover Bank vs. Patricia A.
Venezio; breach of contract.
Synchrony Bank vs. Emil De-
jeu, Humansville; breach of con-
tract.
Synchrony Bank vs. Chad An-
thony Toombs, Bolivar; breach of
contract.
Synchrony Bank vs. Sherry
Mitchem, Walnut Grove;
of contract.
breach
Synchrony Bank vs. Sherry
Mitchem, Walnut Grove; breach
of contract.
Dalton Joseph Sharp, Bolivar,
vs. Correction Services, Spring-
field; SATOP review.
DISSOLUTIONS
The following couples have
filed for dissolution of marriage
in Polk County Circuit Court:
Matthew James Hudson and
Christy Kim Hudson.
Christina D. White and Chris-
topher James White.
MUNICIPAL COURT
The following people were
assessed fines Jan. 8 to Jan.
12 in the Bolivar Municipal
Division of Circuit Court of
Polk County, Judge Randolph
Blosch presiding. Dollar
amounts listed are for fines
and court costs.
Jonathan Burdette, Bolivar;
peace disturbance; $130.
Sean D. Burkart, Lebanon; mi-
nor in possession of beer/liquor;
$100; amended no valid operator
license; $150.
Richard Dalton Carr, Bolivar;
no insurance; $150.
Aaron Tyler Conner, Bolivar;
speeding; $194.
Katherine P. Dryer, Buffalo;
driving while revoked/suspended;
$200; no insurance; $100.
Jason Edge, Eldon; amended
defective equipment; $180.
Mirah Kimberly Fowler,
Springfield; amended defective
equipment; $200.
Dalton Freez, Stockton; failure
to register motor vehicle; $114.
Brandon Lynn Gonser, Para-
gould, Ark.; amended no valid
operator license; $200.
Linda F. Hoover-Maskus,
Bolivar; no seat belt; $10.
Zachary Hosmann, Pleasant
Hope; driving while revoked/
suspended; $200.
Cassandra N. Murphy, Bo-
livar; property damage; $100;
trespassing; $100.
Stefanie Nentrup, Lock-
wood; speeding; $194.
Brittan Matthew Priest,
Springfield; speeding; $194.
Katelyn Ashley Rauch, Boli-
var; amended defective equip-
ment; $154.
Joshua Sampson, Pleasant
Hope; speeding; $154.
Karen M. Seaman, Waverly,
Kans.; speeding; $194.
Danielle Louise Alexis Sims,
Bolivar; amended speeding;
$150.
Robert A. Stallsmith, Bolivar;
no valid operator license; $130.
David Sutton, Bolivar; failure
to yield right of way; $170.
Janetrieus Trantham, Brigh-
ton; failure to register motor ve-
hicle; $110; no insurance; $121.
Christina D. Travis, Stockton;
amended peace disturbance;
$300.
Trudy Walker, Springfield;
stealing; $150.
Anthony M. Zornes, Bolivar;
failure to register motor vehicle;
$110.
The following people paid
fines for overtime parking. The
number of tickets, if more than
one, is after the name:
One to five tickets, $2 per
ticket: Alexandria Barron, Bo-
livar; Citizens Memorial Hospi-
tal, Bolivar; Lisa Crites, Bolivar;
Roger Dale Deitz, Bolivar; Nancy
Gardner, Clinton; Angel Hovey,
Record
Bolivar (4); Joe W. Jarvis, Fair
Grove; Kenneth S. Martinsen,
Morrisville; Mark Stepp, Bolivar
(2); John H. Stinger Jr, Bolivar;
Yvonne Wilson, Bolivar.
Six to 10 tickets, $5 per tick-
et: Angel Hovey, Bolivar.
The following people failed
to appear in court and were is-
sued warrants:
Heather D. Buchanan, Boli-
var; Jimma Lee Campbell, Mor-
risville (3); Robert E. Clayton,
Bolivar (2); Toney T. Deckard,
Springfield; Blake Alexander
Devoll, Bolivar; Kristina Jean
Espinosa, Bolivar; Donnetta
Jones, Bolivar (4); Genisa
Keith, Buffalo (3); William
Chas Lang Jr, Bolivar; Travis
L. McLaughlin, Clever; Terry
J. Norton, Buffalo (2); Brandy
V. Thomas, Bolivar; Michael
Tooley, Bolivar; Anthony Valen-
tino Toppin, Elkland (2); Tanya
L. Toppin (2); Justin N. Walker,
Crocker; Clifford W. Weis, Ash
Grove (2); Matthew Dewayne
Wells, Willard; Shelby Wilson,
Clever; William H. Wilson, Bo-
livar (3).
POLICE REPORT
The Bolivar Police Depart-
ment released the following
reports for:
Tuesday, Jan. 16
• Property damage was re-
ported in the 900 block of West
College Street.
• Theft from a vehicle was re-
ported in the 900 block of East
Erskine Street.
• Trespassing in the 2400
block of South Springfield Avenue
was reported at the Bolivar Police
Department.
• Trespassing in the 2400
block of South Springfield Avenue
was reported at the Bolivar Police
Department.
• Stealing in the 2400 block
of South Springfield Avenue was
reported at the Bolivar Police De-
partment.
• A Bolivar female was arrest-
ed for suspicion of driving while
intoxicated during a traffic stop in
the area of North Albany Avenue
and East Broadway Street.
SHERIFF’S REPORT
The Polk County Sheriff’s
Dept. released the following
reports for:
Friday, Jan. 12
• Brandy Thomas, 38, of Boli-
var was arrested on a warrant for
a traffic violation.
• Shelby Martin, 26, of Spring-
field was arrested on multiple
warrants for traffic violations, pos-
session of controlled substance,
possession of marijuana and un-
lawful possession of drug para-
phernalia.
• Theft was reported on Rt. FF
in Halfway.
Saturday, Jan. 13
• Curtis Carroll, 38, of Bolivar
was arrested on warrants for traf-
fic violations and possession of
controlled substance.
• Ruben Meneses Sr., 54, of
Bolivar was arrested on a sum-
mons for driving while revoked
and possession of drug para-
phernalia.
• Crystal Latiker, 37, of Boli-
var was arrested on a warrant for
stealing.
Sunday, Jan. 14
• Destiny Tobler, 21, of Spring-
field was arrested on a warrant for
driving while intoxicated.
• Theft was reported on East
505th Road, Halfway.
• Property damage was re-
ported on East 545th Road,
Brighton.
Monday, Jan. 15
• Katherine May, 40, of Ur-
bana was booked into jail on a
court commit for driving while
intoxicated.
• Stealing was reported on
South 147th Road in Morrisville.
• Stealing was reported on
East 156th Road, Brighton.
• Burglary was reported on
Mo. 215, Pleasant Hope.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
• Tresha Ahart, 28, of Bolivar
was arrested on a warrant for
parole violation.
• Michael Latiker, 38, of Bo-
livar was arrested on a warrant
for driving while revoked.
• James Hart, 37, of Can-
therin, Okla., was arrested on a
warrant for burglary.
• Paula Blevins, 29, of
Springfield was arrested on
warrants for possession of con-
trolled substance and driving
while revoked.
• Property damage was re-
ported on South 105th and East
420th roads in Bolivar.
• Stealing was reported on
East 475th Road, Halfway.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
• Michael Tooley, 41, of Bo-
livar was arrested on a warrant
for stealing.
• Donald Davis, 33, of Boli-
var was arrested on warrants
for traffic violations, possession
of controlled substance and
non-support.
• A 26-year-old Springfield
man was booked and released
on suspicion of possession of
controlled substance and un-
lawful possession of drug para-
phernalia.

Man from Halfway injured
in two-vehicle crash Jan. 18
A 55-year-old man
from Halfway was injured
in a two-vehicle crash
in McDonald County at
around 10:35 a.m. Thurs-
day, Jan. 18.
According to the Mis-
souri State Highway Pa-
trol crash report, a 2014
Dodge Ram 5-door cargo
van, driven by Danny C.
Hall of Halfway, was west-
bound on Rt. H five miles
west of Pineville when the
vehicle crossed the center
line and collided with an
eastbound 2005 Chevro-
let Trailblazer driven by
Joshua J. Hemingway, 35,
CMH to host peripheral artery
disease Lunch and Learn Feb. 2
Citizens Memorial Hos-
pital will host a free Lunch
and Learn seminar on pe-
ripheral artery disease from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 2, in the CMH Com-
munity Rooms, 1500 N.
Oakland Ave. in Bolivar.
The Lunch and Learn will
be presented by CMH in-
terventional cardiologist Jo-
seph Moore, M.D., FACC.
Moore is board certified
by the American Board of
Internal Medicine in inter-
ventional cardiology, car-
diovascular disease and in-
ternal medicine. He earned
his medical degree and
completed an internal medi-
Fair Play R-2 announces second-quarter honor rolls
The following students at Fair Play Elementary
School have been named to the second-quarter honor
Rauch, Breanna Stephens, Kohner Thomas, Justin
Viles, Alicia Wakefield, Kendal Wright.
of Noel. roll for the 2017-18 school year. • 11th grade — Adrienne Brown, Bailee Brown,
Hemingway also crossed All A honor roll Dana Carr, Mason Creed, Padriac Downs, Emily El-
the center line, attempting • Third grade —Riley Bruce, Alexander Frye, kins, Martha Khadyrke, Nathaniel King, Hannah Mi-
to avoid Hall, and ran his Dallas Hardt, Nelson Abigail, Emily West. chaells, Holden Mincks, Sarah Nelson, Taylor Petti-
vehicle off the left side of • Fourth grade — Chloe Bruce, Mason Harman. bone, Noah Rutledge, Scott Schwartz, Jacob Teague,
the roadway. • Fifth grade —Chloe Foster, Franse, Ryder, Mar- Molie Tyler, Logan Underwood, Haley Williams.
Hall was injured and ilynn Rice. • 10th grade — Travis Buckner, McKenzie Clark,
transported to Freeman • Sixth grade — Molly Elkins, Keelie Henderson. Olivia Franse, Jesse Hix, Sumona Khadyrke, Emily
West Hospital in Joplin. A/B honor roll McDougal, Cody Shuler, Alexis Simpson, Alyssa Ten-
The report said he was • Third grade —Joseph Caudle, MaKayla Cook, nyson, Landon Wright.
not wearing a seat belt. Brett DeLozier, Cohen Dodson, Paige Fitch, William • Ninth grade — Abigail Clark, Sydney Franse,
Both vehicles were to- Frye, Madison Harris, Alidia Mettler, Jillian Moore. Adrian Hartshorn, Matthew Hosmann, Fayeth Millard,
taled and towed from the • Fourth grade — Keelan Brown, Caleb Hender- Alexis Mincks, Brian Schwartz, Emma Smith, Dustin
scene by Gardner’s Tow- son, Cody Henderson, Izabella Higginbotham, Chris- Sterling, Brayden Thomas, Kollin Thomas, Jenna
ing in Pineville, the report tian Jones, Tassidy MIller, Harlee Webb, River Wil- Viles, Chyler Welch, Aubrianna Wilson.
said. liams, Lena Wolfe. • Eighth grade —Gabriel Foster, Emily Hatfield,
The crash was investi- • Fifth grade —Kegan Anderson, Alexis Francka, Samantha Mooney, Amanda Scarbrough, Marissa
gated by Cpl. K.R. Sand- Seth Hosman, Aron Khadyrke, Aiden Schwartz, Jack- Shockley, Gage Smith, Gavin Tennyson, Brooke Wil-
ers. son Stewart. kes.
• Sixth grade — Martin Blackford, Caleb Chris- • Seventh grade — Kalee Dooley, Dale Hix, Ryan
tian, Anna Grove, Haleigh Harris, Andrew Hartshorn, Hoxsie, Riley Tennyson, Kileigh Thomas, Jarrett
Merci Jones, Dakota Roy, Blake Thomas.
The following students at Fair Play High School
Viles, Blake Williams.
B average honor roll
have been named to the second-quarter honor roll for • 12th grade — Matthew Bayer, Matthew Hannah,
the 2017-18 school year. Samuel Khadyrke, Summer Sterling.
All-A honor roll • 11th grade — Hunter Arnold, Hannah Bass, Chey-
cine residency and cardiol- • 12th grade — MacKenzie Anderson, Zoe Van enne Bayer, Christina Bayer, Erica Schull.
ogy fellowship at Medical Etten, Jessica Venverloh. • 10th grade —Jonathan Anderson, Jordon Day,
College of Ohio (now To- • 10th grade — Kaylee Foster, Maddi Kuhn. Colby Durst, Abby Grove.
ledo College of Medicine • Seventh grade — Rylee Griggs, Meghan Hoxsie, • Ninth grade — Adam Bass, Selena Chistako,
and Life Sciences). He also Ruth Khadyrke. Emma Kennedy, Anna Khadyrke, Alvin Schull, Sa-
completed an interventional A/B+ average honor roll mantha Toombs.
cardiology fellowship at St. • 12th grade — Beau Blankenship, Garret Brad- • Eighth grade — Brianna Farmer, Carol Spence.
Louis University. Previous- ford, Jacob Buckner, Neely Danko, Matthew Hoxsie, • Seventh grade — Jonathan Birkmire, Savannah
ly, Moore was in practice at Lauren Martin, Panera Mettler, Macie Mock, Katelyn Gannaway, Tristan Hamilton, Wesley Higginbotham.
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Friday, January 19, 2018 NEWS Bolivar Herald-Free Press 7A
MOzarks Moments: Missouri has a Valentine for the Rocky Mountain locust
M Ozarks
oments By Paul Johns

By Paul Johns a farm in Illinois. After

T he horrendous inva- a few years on the farm,

sion of locusts —
when grasshoppers be-
come a swarm they are
called locusts — into
western Missouri in 1874
and again in 1875 was
on such a massive scale
that they stripped every
leaf from every tree; con-
sumed all the fruit and
vegetables in their path;
ate all the grass, plants
and crops; created hav-
oc; and left starvation in
their wake.
In Johnson County,
between the first of De-
cember 1874 and the first
he went to work for the
Prairie Farmer, an agri-
cultural journal. Riley
worked as a reporter, art-
ist and the editor of the
entomological section.
Riley signed up for a
short stint with the Union
Army’s 134th Illinois
Volunteer Infantry Regi-
ment in 1864 and then
returned to the Prairie
Farmer.
In 1868, Riley got a
huge career boost when
he was appointed as the
first state entomologist
for Missouri. His work in CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

of April 1875, it was es-
timated that nearly 5,000
cattle died of starvation
as a result of there being
not a blade of grass left
to eat.
In June 1875, the St.
Louis Republican pub-
lished the following
report: “We have seen
within the past week
families which had not
a meal of victuals in
their house; families
that had nothing to eat
save what their neigh-
bors gave them, and what
game could be caught in
a trap, since last fall. In
one case, a family of six
died within six days of
each other from the want
of food to keep body and
soul together.”
Missouri had not be-
fore seen such devasta-
tion and has not since.
However, Missouri did
have its first chief ento-
mologist in place by the
time of the locust inva-
sion.
Charles Valentine Ri-
ley was born in the Chel-
sea District of London,
England, in 1843. When
he was only 17 years
old, Riley set out alone
to the United States. He
acquired employment on
that new position helped
establish Charles as one
of the leading entomolo-
gists in the nation.
When the Rocky
Mountain locusts
swarmed into western
Missouri, Riley, first of
all, gathered specimens
in the different states
affected and confirmed
that the locusts were all
of the same species. He
then gathered reports
from the states that were
infested and created a
map showing the extent
of the infestation.
Riley published exten-
sive reports on the Rocky
Mountain locust inva-
sion, and these were sent
to Washington, D.C., to
keep the Department of
Agriculture and lawmak-
ers abreast of the serious
situation.
Riley actually went
before Congress and
convinced them to form
a United States Ento-
mological Commission,
which would include a
Grasshopper Commis-
sion. When that came
about, he was appointed
chairman of the Grass-
hopper Commission.
Congress also earmarked
some $30,000 for seed
Clockwise from top left: An article from the St. Louis Republican newspaper details the invasion of
the locusts into Kansas City. Charles Valentine Riley, Missouri’s first state entomologist, at work study-
ing insects. A newspaper clipping about how many acres of wheat had been destroyed in one township
in Johnson County.
to be sent to the belea-
guered farmers in the af-
fected states.
In Missouri, Riley
suggested that the state
collect donations state-
wide to help the residents
in the affected areas.
He also proposed that a
bounty be paid for each
bushel of dead locusts to
make it worthwhile for
residents to capture and
kill the insects.
Knowing that there
was no reliable method
available to kill all the
locusts and to help with
the resulting famine that
was the result in affect-
ed areas, Riley came up
with an unusual sugges-
tion — teaching people
to prepare and eat the
locusts in a variety of
ways. He reasoned that
there would be enough
nutrition in the locusts to
help supplement the diets
of the famished residents
and at the same time
would reduce the num-
bers of the pests.
To this end, he had
meals prepared at two lo-
cations in Warrensburg.
One was served to staff delicious, and loved the he was appointed chief en-
members and invited baked locust with honey tomologist of the U.S. De-
guests at the state normal for desert. partment of Agriculture.
school there, and the oth- As you might imagine, In Washington, Riley
er was open to the public the eating of locusts didn’t partnered with Alexander
at the Eads House. catch on, but in the summer Graham Bell, John Wesley
The meal at the Nor- of 1875 the swarm moved Powell and 57 other no-
mal School included back to the northwest and tables to form the Cosmos
grasshopper pancakes gave western Missouri Club. In 1882, he also be-
with butter and syrup, some relief. The swarms gan a stint as the curator of
scrambled eggs mixed came back to a much lesser the United States National
with locusts, grasshop- degree the next couple of Museum’s insect collec-
per pudding, and a pie springs, but were never as tion.
“around the edge of horrific again. Riley died Sept. 14,
which the red-legged Wetter weather in the 1895, from head injuries
grasshoppers were set west helped cut the num- received in a bicycle acci-
around in a circle look- ber of hatchings. In ad- dent while riding to work
ing outward, very artisti- dition, the western lands at the museum. He was
cally arranged.” were more and more being only 52 years of age and
The menu at the mem- turned by the plow in the left behind his wife, Emi-
orable feast at the Eads spring, which destroyed lie, a St. Louis native, and
House included locust locust eggs and killed six of their seven children.
soup, baked locust — nymphs that had not yet Amazingly, just seven
served with honey or turned into grasshoppers. years later, the Rocky
without — and locust As for Missouri’s first Mountain locust was de-
cakes. state entomologist, Charles clared extinct. But in
A report in the War- Valentine Riley, while in 26 Missouri counties in
rensburg Daily News Missouri, he also taught 1875 alone, Charles Ri-
from June 1875 stated classes in entomology at ley had estimated the dol-
that the reporter had the University of Missouri, lar amount of the dam-
participated and that the where he was a very popu- age they caused to be
locust soup tasted like lar teacher. When he be- $15 million. Today that
chicken soup. He also came chairman of the U.S. would be the equivalent
enjoyed the batter cakes Entomological Commis- of over $308 million. It
containing locusts, de- sion in 1876, he moved to was truly a plague of lo-
clared the baked locusts Washington, D.C. In 1878, custs.

BTC welcomes three new faculty BCFD’s 6th annual

Bolivar Technical Col-
lege welcomed three
new faculty members —
Deborah “Debi” Dancer,
Laura Avery and Mandi
Crites — as the spring
semester kicked
off Jan. 8.
Debi Dancer,
BSN, of Spring-
field recently
moved to the
Bolivar area
from Poplar
Bluff. She com- Dancer
pleted her asso-
ciate’s degree in
Nursing at Three Rivers
College, then went on to
earn her bachelor of sci-
ence in nursing at South-
east Missouri State
University. Dancer
teaching career
at BTC after
while continuing her edu-
cation to earn a Master of
ball set for Feb. 10
spent nine years as spending 17 ½ Science in nursing with a The Bolivar City Fire of the department” ad-
a labor and delivery years at Bolivar specialty in nurse educa- Department is hosting its dress.
nurse, then went on Family Care tion. sixth annual Fireman’s Dress for the event is
to be a nurse educa- Center. Avery Mandi Crites, RN, of Ball from 6 to 10 p.m., semi-formal.
tor for 26 ½ started as a file Bolivar has spent 12 years Saturday, Feb. 10, at Cit- Tickets are available
years. She clerk before as a pediatric nurse and is izens Memorial Hospi- for $25 each and can be
Avery
has experi- earning her as- now using that experience tal Community Rooms, reserved by calling 328-
ence teaching sociate’s de- to educate students taking 1500 N. Oakland Ave., 5853.
LPN, CNA, CMT gree in nursing at South- pediatrics at BTC. She at- Bolivar. All proceeds from the
and BLS classes, as west Baptist University tended Ozarks Technical During the ball, the event go to the Keeling
well as 12 years as and becoming a Community col- department will pres- Foundation for Kids,
an LPN coordina- registered nurse. lege to become an ent annual department which provides assis-
tor. Dancer will be She is looking LPN, then went to awards, and Chief Jim tance to Polk County
teaching pharma- forward to gain- SBU to earn her Ludden will give a “state students.
cology and assist- ing experience in associate’s degree.
ing in the skills lab this education as the She is now working
semester. MA electronic toward her BSN at Follow the Bolivar
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Public Record............................ 6A
JANUARY 19, 2018

R-1 sets snow makeup days

The Bolivar R-1 school
district has announced make-
up dates for three snow days
accumulated over the past
week.
Makeup days will include
President’s Day, Monday,
Feb. 19, and Good Friday,
March 30. In addition, Mon-
day, May 21, will be added
to the end of the calendar and
is tentatively set as the last
school day.
Any additional snow days
will be tacked onto the end of
the calendar, the district said.
While Martin Luther King
Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 15, had
been planned as a makeup
day, it was originally marked
as a holiday on the calen-
dar. Therefore, it will not be
made up.
Makeup days for Polk
County’s other school dis-
tricts will be reported in an
upcoming edition of the BH-
FP.
BHS to host family traffic safety program
Bolivar High School Impact is to reduce new To register, visit first- fic-safety-parent-pro-
will host a First Im- driver crashes by in- impact.missouri.edu/ gram-at-bolivar-high-
pact family presenta- creasing familial aware- events/first-impact-traf- school/.
tion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ness and enforcement of
Tuesday, Jan. 30. Missouri’s GDL law.
First Impact is a free The program aims to
90–minute evidence- help families understand
based traffic safety pro- teen driving risks, en-
gram that educates fam- forcement and monitor-
ilies about Missouri’s ing of GDL law, as well
graduated driver license as how to serve as posi-
law. The goal of First tive role model.

BHS scholarship reapplication PCCS auction fundraiser is set for March 3

deadline set for March 9
Bolivar High School
graduates who received
the Robinson or Schooley
Scholarship for the 2017-
18 school year may pick up
renewal applications for the
2018-19 school year in the
high school counseling of-
fice. The deadline to reapply
is Friday, March 9. Office
hours are from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Fri-
day. Call 326-5228 for more
information.
Polk County Christian School
will host its 19th annual benefit
auction and dinner at 5 p.m. Sat-
urday, March 3, at The Complex
in Bolivar.
This year’s theme is “Big Top.”
Early bird tickets, which in-
clude a buffet dinner catered by
Golden Classic Catering, can be
reserved for $12.50 by calling
777-2330. Tickets will be $15
each from Feb. 1 to March 3.
A silent auction will be from 5
to 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner
and a live auction beginning at 7.
Items up for auction include
Silver Dollar City tickets, Kan-
sas City Royals and St. Louis
Cardinals tickets, restaurant gift
certificates, Branson show tickets
and more.
Visit the school website at
polkcountychristianschool.
org for more details.
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Liberators hold off Lakers

for 4th straight win
By Martin Barrett
martyb@bolivarmonews.com
The Polk County Grind led to a fourth
straight victory Wednesday night, Jan.
17, in Camdenton. The Liberators up-
ended the host Lakers 49-41 with double
digit totals from two players.
“Any win is a good win,” said BHS
coach Robby Hoegh. “I’m proud of the
kids for finding a win to win tonight. The
first half, we had some good looks but
they didn’t go down. Sometimes when
that happens, and I know we held them
to 14 (points), we were just playing too
passive against them. All eight guys
came in and gave us some lift at various
times.”
Camdenton (1-12) jumped out to a
6-2 lead early, but Bolivar quickly over-
took the Lakers with a 7-0 run to end the
quarter. BHS led 9-6 after a period and
held the lead the rest of the night, minus
a second-quarter tie.
The Liberators were up 19-14 at the
break, behind 10 straight points by Ian
Jones.
“Ian’s shots were created by other
guys,” Hoegh said. “Anytime a basket is
from an assist and good ball movement,
it’s just good symmetry and sharing the
ball.”
BHS outscored Camdenton 13-7 in
the third quarter for a comfortable 32-
21 cushion heading to the final stanza.
Corey Spindler help finished off the Lak-
ers with six straight points late, part of
his double-double with 15 points and 13
rebounds.
Bolivar shot 35 percent and made 17
of 27 from the free-throw line. Ian Jones
posted a game-high 22 points, four re-
bounds and three steals in the win.
Jamison Jones added seven points and
five boards, followed by two points each
Area Scores
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Boys — Harrisonville 63, Pl. Hope
(0-13) 24, Stockton tournament
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Girls — Crane 51, Pl. Hope (5-7)
18, Lady Comet Classic at Marionville
from Mason Payne and Levi
Manning. Kyler Murphy
had one point for BHS,
who outrebounded Cam-
denton 35-32.
TJ Anderson led the
Lakers with 17 points
and five rebounds.
Camdenton was held
to 30 percent shoot-
ing.
“He got confi-
dence and got going.
He was a load for us
to deal with,” Hoegh
said.
The Liberators
swept the evening at
Camdenton. The JV
Liberators whipped
Camdenton 58-31.
Bolivar bolted out
of the gate for an
18-4 first-quarter run.
BHS led 33-15 at the
break and were up 51-
20 after three quarters
with an 18-5 run in the
period.
“The JV just continues
to keep coming,” Hoegh
said. “The JV did a really
good job setting the tone on
defense.”
STAFF PHOTOS/ MARTIN BARRETT
Dylan Rowell led the JV squad with
Above, Corey Spindler gets some shooting room over the Camdenton de-
11 points, and Hayden Tucker posted
fense Wednesday night, Jan. 17. The Liberators won 49-41 and host Willard
nine points. Cooper Hitchcock and Josh
Friday, Jan. 19 for courtwarming.
Francisco both added seven points,
while Hunter Berry, Kaden Kaitzer and Erickson added six points, followed by
Brodie Pollock had six points a piece. Jay Adams (2) and Luke Meents (1).
Brock Pitts put in four points, and Seth The Liberators (7-7) host Willard Fri-
Batten had two points in the win. day, Jan. 19, for courtwarming. Bolivar
The Bolivar freshman team also won looks to avenge a loss to the Tigers at the
34-26 over Camdenton Wednesday Blue & Gold tournament in December.
night. The Liberators were up 20-16 at “We get another shot at Willard,”
the half. Hoegh said. “The first time we played
“Coach (Logan) Cornish has done them, we came off two days where we
such a great job with the freshman,” competed really hard, and against Wil-
Hoegh said. “They’ve improved so much lard, we didn’t do that. The kids knew
this year.” that. Willard has a good ball club.”
Jace Kruger led the freshman team
with 14 points, and Blake Campbell also At right, Parker Erickson shoots
around a block attempt during the
hit double figures with 11 points. Parker
freshman game Wednesday night.

7th COC Girls Basketball

Tournament
Jan. 23-27
at Bolivar

Rocking the Hardwood R-1 Special

Olympics
basketball to
host Republic
Bolivar Special
Olympics basketball
will host Republic at 6
p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23,
at the BHS gym. This
is the only home game
for the team with all
remaining tournaments
out of town.
Please come out and
pack the bleachers as
these athletes take on
the Tigers.
For more informa-
tion, call Jodie Young
STAFF PHOTOS/ MARTIN BARRETT at 327-3094.
The Bolivar Rock Stars first-grade basketball team took to the floor during halftime of South-
west Baptist University’s game Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Meyer Wellness and Sports Center.
2B Bolivar Herald-Free Press FAITH/FAMILY Friday, January 19, 2018

Old things made new

Bolivar’s First Baptist Church unveils Holly Hill-Stanford speaks with a
visitor during a tour Sunday of the
new facilities at open house Jan. 14 new office facilities.
By Jessica Franklin Avenue, originally a liv-
Maull ery and stable built around
jessicam@bolivarmonews.com 1890 and later a hardware
store, now houses the
Despite snow on the church’s staff offices.
ground, community mem- Church Administra-
bers gathered at Bolivar’s tor Tom Stanford said
First Baptist Church Sun- FBC worked to maintain
day afternoon, Jan. 14, for elements of the original
a special look at the cam- building. The original slid-
pus’ recently expanded fa- ing wood door, as well as
cilities. other fixtures, remain in
Attendees were treated situ, and reclaimed wood
to tours of the new areas, from the building was used
including major changes to to construct furniture and
the main building’s south- fixtures throughout the of-
east corner, which now fices — from the bathroom
houses a library and coffee vanities to the front desks,
bar in a gathering space, which sit in front of ex-
a second-floor addition posed brick walls. STAFF PHOTO/JESSICA FRANKLIN MAULL
with classrooms and a new Overhead, the original lives and things we need to
choir rehearsal room, as wood beams loom. do to try to touch them on
well as an early childhood “Everywhere we could, the way,” he said.
area. we saved the beams,” New beginnings are
The brightly painted Stanford said. nothing new to FBC, Le-
children’s area — where Some work still re- ininger said. In its more
the church’s offices for- mains, Stanford said. The than 158 years, “FBC has
merly were — will provide back portion of the build- been helping people find
accommodation for around ing is still under renova- new starts for a long time,”
50 more tion and he said.
young may even- Leininger said the
children, tually be church began in 1859 at
ages birth converted its original location, just a
through for use as few blocks from where the
preschool, classroom main building sits today,
STAFF PHOTO/JESSICA FRANKLIN MAULL
children’s space, as near the corner of West
well as a The southeast corner of the main building before (below) and after (above)
ministry Chestnut Street and North
small cha- the renovation.
director Main Avenue.
Missy Ves- pel for In the 1920s, Leini- new things and old
tal said. weddings nger said, FBC moved to things that are made
“It’s a and other its current location. Ad- new,” he said. “... When
state of the events. ditions followed in the the day comes that First
art space Stan- 1950s and 1970s, and in Baptist Church of Boli-
... with all ford said the early 1990s, the edu- var doesn’t want to en-
the latest the project cation building was add- gage in something new
in security STAFF PHOTO/ has been ed. In 1998, the church ac- … we might as well just
that our JESSICA FRANKLIN MAULL a labor of quired the former Esquire quit oiling the hinges on
day and FBC’s children played a love, the Theater, which Leininger the doors and shut off the
time calls hands-on role in dedicat- work pri- said has been “restored in lights.”
for,” for- ing the new early child- marily of classic condition.” See more photos of the
mer FBC hood center. Their hand- volunteers. Since then, Leininger new facilities online at
Pastor Ray prints adorn the ceiling. Much of said the church has ac- BolivarMoNews.com.
Leininger, the wood- quired several other prop- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/FBC

who served from 1984 to work was completed by erties, including the White
2004, told the congrega- church member and area House at the corner of
tion Sunday morning. resident Joe Arnold, and East Locust Street and
The additional space, dozens of other volunteers North Springfield Avenue.
Vestal said, is key to the logged countless hours. Leininger said this
church’s future growth, as The acquisition of growth, including the
well as a boon for the com- the new office building church’s recent additions
munity. “stretches” FBC’s campus and renovations, are im-
Vestal said the church’s “over eight city blocks, portant.
children played a special occupying about 7 acres “Some people would
hands-on role in dedicating total,” Leininger said. argue you don’t have to
the early childhood area — With more than $75,000 of have a building to have
their colorful handprints volunteer labor given, the church,” he said. “... I
adorn the center’s ceiling. renovation came in at “half understand what they are
In addition to the main the cost it would have been saying … Let’s don’t be
building’s southeast corner to build a new building,” confused. Buildings are
addition, a site one block he added. not our end goal, but they
south gained its share of Old things made new are a tool to reach a goal
“oohs” and “ahs” from Leininger said the open — a means, an avenue we
visitors Sunday. house event “celebrates use to reach that goal.”
The former Long build- far, far more than new He said “it’s a good
ing on East Chestnut Street buildings and building thing” to see FBC “mov-
between North Springfield things.” ing on.”
Avenue and North Main “It celebrates people’s “The Gospel is about

STAFF PHOTO/JESSICA FRANK-

LIN MAULL
The Long building
before (below) and after
(above) the renovation.

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ALCOHOLICS VICTORIOUS
7:00 p.m. Tues, 7:00 p.m. Thurs
123 E. Division, Bolivar • 777-7802
ALDRICH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
451 Commercial Street, Aldrich
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship Service 11 a.m.
ALDRICH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4860 Hwy 123 Aldrich, Just 2 miles south of Aldrich • 694-2996
Patty Smith, Pastor • Breakfast 8:15 a.m.
Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School After Worship • Youth Meeting Sunday 6-8 p.m.
ALLIANCE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
32 Hwy. - 1/4 mile west of 13 • Bolivar
Sunday Morning 10 a.m. • Phone 326-5673
ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
County Rd. 275, 1/2 mi. So. of J Hwy., Pittsburg
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship Service 11 a.m.
Donald R. Hart, Minister • 852-4696 or www.hows.net/65724acc
BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH
4450 Scenic Ave., Bolivar, MO 65613 • Derrick Lewright, Pastor
Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship Service 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. • www.bbcbolivar.com
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
6 mi. S.W. of Fair Play on 245
Bible Study-10 a.m. Sunday • 7 p.m. Wed.
Worship Service 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sun.
BETHEL SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
Rt. J-J8, Pittsburg • 852-4690
BISMONT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Tim Cooper, Pastor
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2499 Tower Drive • Minister Keith Graves • 417-777-4904
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship 10:45 a.m.
BOLIVAR PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
329 W. High • Pastor Daryl Miller • 417-422-3845
Sunday School 10:00 am • Morning Worship 11:00 am
Sunday Evening 6:00 pm • Wednesday Evening 6:30 pm
Wednesday night Student ministries 6:30 pm
BOLIVAR SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
1704 E. Division (Rt. D and Division St.)• 326-3595
Pastor John Wolfe Jr.
Sabbath school 9:30 a.m. • Worship 10:45 a.m.
Prayer 6 p.m. Tuesday
BOLIVAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
105 E. Division • Rev. David Collum • Office 326-4885
Worship 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. • Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH
8 miles south of Bolivar-east (L.) on 215 South; at red light, turn
right-church on right (on K-old Hwy. 13 North)
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.
Evening worship, 6 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study and Children’s Activities 6 p.m.
Joe Wooderson - Music Director
BRIGHTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
5403 Hwy. F (old Hwy. 13) in Brighton
Sunday: Early Morning Worship Service 8:30 am
Sunday School 9:45 am • Morning Worship Service 10:45 am
Evening Worship Service 6:30 pm
Wednesday: Adult Bible Study, Children, Youth and Young Adult
Ministries 6:30 pm
CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
123 N. Canton, Bolivar • Pastor Bro. Michael Calhoun
9:45 a.m. Sunday School • 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service
7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service
CAMPBELL GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
3 miles West of Hwy. 13 on Hwy. T
CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST
1037 W. Broadway, Bolivar • Chris Warwick 777-3452
CHRISTIAN 12 STEP MEETING
Harvest Assembly Church • 311 Poplar, Fair Play • 654-2644
Friday evenings 7:00 p.m.
COUNTRYSIDE ASSEMBLY
2921 S. Morrisville Rd.
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Wed. Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 p.m.
Phone: 7-Prayer (777-2937) • Rev. Gray Nordan
BOLIVAR CHURCH OF CHRIST
401 S. Killingsworth, Bolivar • 326-4727
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. & 10 a.m.
Evening Service, 6 p.m. • Wednesday Bible class 7 p.m.
BRIGHTON CHURCH OF CHRIST
5502 S. 154th Rd., Brighton
Sunday morning services 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Evening service 6:30 p.m. • Wed. service 7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
413 S. Springfield, Bolivar
CHURCH OF CHRIST HIGHWAY 13
4567 Prairie Lane (West outer road South) • P.O. Box 932, Bolivar
Sunday Bible Study 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. • Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Brent Green, Preacher • (417) 536-5260
COMMUNITY OF HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
211 W. Lewis • Pastor: Bro. John Payne
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship 10:30 a.m.
Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m.
THE CHURCH OF GOD
Eudora • Tim DeOrnellis, Pastor
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY
SAINTS
1575 Mt. Gilead Rd., Bolivar • Worship service at 9 and 11 a.m. 320 S. Market Ave (upstairs at Community Outreach Ministries)
Foyer phone 777-5969 • Bishop Daniel Goodman 399-7152
Bishop Taylor Sherwood - 602-695-5021
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
310 N. Hartford, Bolivar • Rod Campbell, Pastor
Church 326-2445 • Parsonage 326-3820
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MT. GILEAD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
2 miles east on Mt. Gilead
Road then 1/2 mile south
Hue Parnell, Pastor
COLLINS CHURCH OF CHRIST
James W. Martin, Pastor, 276-4608
DOERS OF THE WORD BAPTIST CHURCH
5666 S. 2301 Rd., Humansville
Pastor: Joseph Larson • 754-1283
Service times: 10 a.m. Bible study, 11 a.m. service,
potluck dinner always follows service Pastor Michael Cole • Sun. School 9:45 a.m.• Worship 10:30 a.m.
DUNNEGAN BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Terry Faulkner, Pastor • 417-754-8807
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Morning Service 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
DURNELL CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST
Brother Wayne Rash, Pastor • North of Flemington on Hwy. O
Sun. School 10:00 a.m. • Church 11:00 a.m. • Evening 7 p.m.
EASTERN GATE CHURCH
603 E. Van Buren St. • Bolivar
Pastor Rev. Johnny Hoover • 326-3167
Services Sunday 11:00 a.m.
ELKTON BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday church service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Youth meeting, Wednesday nights 6 p.m.
Pastor Kent Parson • Mo. 83 and Rt. H in Elkton Sunday services • Sunday School, 10 a.m. • Preaching, 11 a.m.
ELKTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Rev. Ed McCale • Interim Speaker Ron Gist. • Elkton
ESQUIRE THEATER
Wednesday Night at the Esquire
Contemporary Service - 7 p.m. Mike Pitts, Pastor
EUDORA BAPTIST CHURCH
694-2225 • Jim White, Pastor • Youth Pastor Kevin Marcum
Children’s Pastor Rian Bess
Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Prayer Service 7 p.m.
Fifth Sunday singing 7 p.m.
FAIR PLAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Jodi Burch, Pastor - 101 West Shelton St.
Church every Sunday 10:00 a.m.,
Music Sunday every 4th Sunday
FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
4 South Dade 217 • Everton, MO 65646 • 8.5 miles west of
Walnut Grove • Intersection of Hwy U and 245
Pastor Daniel Leith
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship and Message 11a.m.
Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Rex Warren, Pastor • 8 miles north of Bolivar on Hwy D.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Services 10:45 a.m.
Bible study 5:00 p.m.
FENDER CHAPEL BAPTIST
Brighton • Pastor Todd Wallace
Sunday School 10:00 A.M. • Morning Worship 11:00 A.M.
Sunday Evenings 6:00 P.M.
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD-BOLIVAR
Rev. Gary Ankrom, Pastor • 1320 S. Springfield • 417-326-6006
Sunday Bible Fellowship Classes (all ages) 9:50 a.m.
Sunday Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Family Night Activities 7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
316 N Main/Bolivar, 326-2431 – Billy Russell, Pastor
Bible Study Classes 9:30am • Sunday Morning Services 10:45
a.m. Blended Service-Worship Center,
Encounter service at the Esquire,
8:10 & 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Sunday mornings
Sunday Morning Live Broadcast on KYOO 99.1 FM
Sunday Evening Worship 6:30pm
Wednesday Night Activities 6:00pm.
Wednesday Night at the Esquire 7:00pm.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FAIR PLAY
500 North Walnut, Fair Play • Church: 654-2600
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples Of Christ)
Rev. Bill Nichols, Pastor • 407 W. Broadway, Bolivar 326-5304
Praise Worship 9:00 a.m. •Sunday School 9:25 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship 10:00 a.m. •Worship 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study Tue. 10:00 a.m.
Mid-Week Renewal & Youth Group Wed. 6:30 p.m.
FRESHWATER CHURCH
4745 S. 131st Road, Bolivar, 376-0123
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
GOODSON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Goodson/Bro. Martin Hosiner, Pastor
Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Wed. prayer meeting 7:30 p.m.
GRACE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor David Chapman
2 mi. West of Bolivar on Hwy. 32
Sunday school 9:30 a.m. • Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday night 6:30 p.m.-Youth Group,
Children's Min. & Adult Bible Study
HALF WAY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
DeWayne Burdette, Pastor
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night 7:00 p.m. • Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00
p.m.
HARVEST ASSEMBLY
329 Hwy. 32, Fair Play • Lyle Shaulis, Pastor • 654-2644
Sunday School 9:30 • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30
Youth Services, Childrens Min. & Adult Bible Study
Sunday Evening Service 6:00 • Wednesday Evening 7:00
HARVEST FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
P.O. Box 174, Humansville
Worship Service 10:00 a.m., Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer 6:00 p.m.
Thursday Fellowship Game Night 6:00 p.m.
Thrift store & food pantry • Thu.-Sat. 9-3
754-1017 • Pastor Dennis Eversen
HEBRON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Zachary McIntire 417-298-2685 • Meeting 10:30AM Sundays
Non-denominational, family-integrated
HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH
4853 S. 135th Road (S. Of Smith’s Restaurant)
Sunday: S.S. 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
Gary Walton, Pastor, Church 777-2509
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HUMANSVILLE BIBLE CHURCH
Rev. Wayne Rohrs, Pastor
HUMANSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
On Bus. Hwy. 13 • (417) 754-2621
Bible School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
Youth Services 6:00 p.m. Sunday
For Home Groups, Studies & Fellowships
HUMANSVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
417-754-2317 • Pastor Danny Decker
307 S Ohio St. • PO Box 163 • Humansville, MO
Sunday School 9:45 am • Worship 10:55 am
Sunday Night Youth 5 pm
Wednesday Night Children (Preschool - 6th) 6:30 pm
HUMANSVILLE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
203 W. Buffalo, Humansville • Rev. Kelley D. Cossins
Church 754-8486
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Sunday Eve. Service 6 p.m. • Wed. Evening Service 6 p.m.
New Hope Center 9 a.m. Thursdays • Saturday Prayer 9 a.m.
HUMANSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
802 W. Tilden St., Hwy. 13 & State Road N • 417-754-8312
LIFE CHURCH HUMANSVILLE
Campus Pastor: Carl Long • 417-754-1195
506 West Mill Street (on North Highway 13), Humansville
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m
Empowered Youth (6-12th grade only) 6:30 p.m
Wednesday Family Worship 7:00 p.m.
www.maglifechurch.org
LIGHTHOUSE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
111 W. College, Bolivar • Jeff Julien, Pastor, 326-7795
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday evening services, 7:00 p.m.
LINDLEY CREEK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
7 miles north of Half Way on Rt. P
Bro. Jeff Shelenhamer, Pastor
Sunday and Wednesday evening services, 7:30 p.m.
MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
835 West Broadway, Bolivar, MO. 65613
Church phone, 777-4220
Deaf interpreter/interpretation
Pastor Roger Jewell • Sunday School Service 10 am
Worship Service 11am • Bible Study Wednesday 6 pm
MORRISVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Morrisville (417) 376-4000 • Pastor Randy R. Urich
Sunday School 9 a.m. • Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Wednesday Evening 7 p.m.
MORRISVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Charles Jackson
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Wednesday: Choir 6 p.m. and Bible study 6:30 p.m.
MORRISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor Patty Smith • Hwy. 215 in Morrisville
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.
MT. ETNA BAPTIST CHURCH
1390 Hwy. NN, Bolivar • Scott Pruitt, Pastor 417-718-8030
Just North of Pomme de Terre River Bridge on Hwy. D, turn West
on Hwy NN. The Church is about 3/4 mile West on the right.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m. • Evening Worship 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. • Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.
MT. GILEAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2 miles east on Mt. Gilead Road then 1/2 mile south
Worship 11 a.m. • Hue Parnell, Pastor
MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Lindell Sheldon, Pastor - 326-3138
On Hwy. D 3 mi. north of Bolivar
Summer Services: SS 9:45 am, Worship 11 am
Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 pm
MT. VIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Bro. Scott Brown • Hwy. D in Polk, Mo.
Services (except 5th Sunday): Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship,
11 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service, 7:30 p.m.
MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Floy Parrack, Pastor • Services Every Sunday
NEW BEGINNINGS FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
205 E. Mill St., Humansville, MO
Pastor Matt Underwood, 417-399-2139
Sunday School 10:00 am • Sunday Service 11:00 am & 6:00 pm
Wednesday evening services 6:00 pm
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY
Patricia Roark, Pastor • Services: Sunday Morning 10:30 a.m.
NEW LIFE CHURCH
Bill L. Jones, Pastor • 777-9016
4604 Prairie Lane (West outer road south) • PO Box 405
Sunday 10:30 a.m. • Wednesday 7 p.m.
NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD
1850 W. Broadway St., Bolivar MO
Sunday school 9:30 a.m. • Sunday morning 10:45 a.m.
Sunday & Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Alex Clark, Pastor
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1572 E. Hwy CC, Pleasant Hope, Mo. • Rev. Bob Sharp
(1/2 mile East of Hwy “H” & “CC” intersection)
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Eve. 6:00 p.m. • Wed. Eve 6:00
NOBLE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
15 miles south of Bolivar on Mo. 13
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. • Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Brennan Bagwell, pastor • 742-5227
OAK GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday services on the second & fourth • Sunday of each month
Donnie Lightfoot, Pastor
OAKVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Morrisville
OPEN BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD
914 S. Albany, Bolivar • Pastor John Nelson
Worship 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
PLEASANT HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Bro. Dallas Stockdale, Pastor
PLEASANT HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Pleasant Hope • Gary Lombas, Pastor • Church 267-3332
Sun. School 9:30-10:30 • Eve. Worship 6:00 p.m.
Mid Week 7:00 p.m.
PLEASANT HOPE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
705 N. Main • Pleasant Hope • Pastor Rev. Phillip Guthrie
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.
Sunday Evening Services 5:00 p.m.
PLEASANT HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PO Box 82, 301 W Cowden St, Pleasant Hope MO 65725
Pastor Dr. Ron McIntire
Adult Sunday School 10:00 • Sunday Worship 11:00
Kidz Klub during worship
Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm
Home of the
Answer Man
3260 South
Springfield Ave.
326-2436
PLEASANT RIDGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Brent Sharp
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Preaching 11:00 a.m.
PLEASANT VIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Bro. Eric Ingram
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Sunday Service 11 a.m.
Sunday School only on fifth Sunday
PLUM GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
7 miles north of Fair Play on West Highway 123 then 1/8 mile
east on 360 Road • Pastor Joe Hayward
Saturday morning 10 a.m.
PITTSBURG LAKESIDE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Gary Parsons, Pastor 852-4400
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Evening 6 p.m.
POMME DE TERRE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
Rt. 64, Pittsburg • Pastor Eric Lawrence 417-422-1184
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.
Evening Worship & Wednesday Prayer Service 6 p.m.
POMME DE TERRE RESTORATION GROUP
Highway 64 & 64B, Pittsburg
Jack Clement 852-4511, 1-417-745-6230
POMME DE TERRE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Scenic 64 & Hwy 254, Carson’s Corner
9:30 Sunday School, 10:30 Church
Rev. Ellen Hoff, Pastor
PRAIRIE HOME MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
4160 S. 140th Road, Bolivar • Bro. Michael Jenkins
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
N. of Pleasant Hope on Hwy. H • Doyle Mayfield, Pastor
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Worship Service 1st & 3rd Sundays 11 a.m.
ROCK PRAIRIE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Zane Durnell, Pastor
Sunday School 10am • Worship Services 11am
Sunday Evenings 6pm
RONDO BAPTIST CHURCH
12 miles North of Bolivar on East 340th Rd.
just off MO. 83 in Rondo • Harry Moore, Pastor
Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship Service at 11 a.m.
Childrens Church Sunday & Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m.
Bob Pitts, Sunday School Supt.
SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
1405 W. Fair Play, Bolivar/326-5596
Father Jose Antoney Thundathil
Mass Saturday 6:30 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
201 S. Killingsworth, Bolivar/777-2233
Sunday - Christian Education 9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m.
AA Sunday 7 p.m. - Monday 8 p.m. - Thursday 7 p.m.
Al-anon and al-ateen on Tuesdays at 7 pm.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Humansville • Father Jose Antoney Thundathil
Mass Saturday at 4 p.m.
SALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday School 10 a.m. • Services 11 a.m.
Sunday evening 6 p.m.
Brother Devin Orbin
SCHOFIELD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Preaching services 1st and 3rd Sunday
Sunday School 10 a.m., worship 11 a.m.
Jerry Grant, pastor
SENTINEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Dusty Armstrong
SONRISE COMMUNITY CHURCH
1888 Hwy. 215 • Tom Schaffer, Pastor • 417-267-7630
417-422-0662
Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.
SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH
4487 S. 20th Road • Fair Play, MO 65649 • 654-2430
Pastor: Brad Bonnivier • Worship: Sun. 10 a.m.
SOUTHERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
1220 S. Springfield, Bolivar, Across from SBU
326-7474 - Pastor Ted Bachman
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9:15 a.m. • Wednesday Team KID 5:30 p.m.
SOUTHSIDE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Lillian and High
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Prayer 7:00 p.m.
Bro. Efton Piper, Pastor - 327-2807
SPRING CREEK CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Hwy. 123 & Hwy. A, Bro. Scott Garner, Pastor
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.
SPRINGHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
E. of Hwy. 13, WW & Fm. Rd. 159 • Kevin Smith, Pastor
THE ANCIENT WAY OF LIFE CONNECTION
Connecting back to the roots of Christianity
417-745-0107 • http://wayoflifeconnection.blogspot.com/
THE HEIGHTS CHURCH
Meeting at Bolivar High School
1401 N. Hwy. D in Bolivar
Pastor Matt Bunn, 817-903-2866
Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.
TIN TOWN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
5 miles East of Pl. Hope on 215
Chris Jackson, Pastor
UPPER ROOM APOSTOLIC CHURCH
911 W. Broadway St., Bolivar
Sunday worship 10 a.m. • Prayer 7 p.m. Tuesday
Bible study 7 p.m. Thursday
Carliss and Angel Townsend, pastors • 327-7221
WALNUT GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Pastor Bill Moore
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship 10:30 a.m.
WEAUBLEAU FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Kenyon Papen • West Hwy. 54 • 417-428-3363
Sunday School 10:00 am • Worship Service 11:00 am
Sunday Evening 6:30 pm • Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm
WELLSPRING BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
2110 S. Spring Place, Bolivar, MO • 326-2897
WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP
111 N. Oakland, Bolivar/326-3409
Kenneth Holland, Pastor
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS
600 East Aldrich Rd., Bolivar • 326-5506
www.zionlutheranbolivar.org
Tom Rhodes, Pastor • Worship 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday Worship 7:00 p.m.
BillRobertsChevrolet.com
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SBU family art show runs through January

The Southwest Baptist University Gilley — printmaking; Grant Cochran
Hutchens Library will host the SBU — InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Family Art Show through the end of photography; Jackie Bass — watercol-
January on the Bolivar campus. or, acrylics; Kurt Caddy — metal sculp-
The show features art by SBU fac- ture; Maggie Kluthe — paper art; Molly
ulty, staff and spouses and will be on Malone — watercolor; Rose Christian
display in the library from 8 a.m. to 5 — jewelry art; Theresa Daniels — oils,
p.m. Monday-Friday and from 9 a.m. to McGill — fiber art; Chadd Caldwell — stain glass, fiber art; and Steven Brown
5 p.m. Saturday. It is free and open to acrylics, oils and photomontage; Cindy – photography.
the public. Rhoads — pencil, ink, acrylics, water- For more information, call the
Artists and their art include: Brenda color; Coleen Rose — ceramic; Deby Hutchens Library at 328-1620.

PCHS Valentine’s Date Art Sync Gallery youth

Auction set for Feb. 3 art shows continue Friday
The Polk County Hu- for $20. Polk County Hu- Art Sync Gallery of Bo- Refreshments will be
Sudoku mane Society will host its
annual Buy a Date Valen-
mane Society is also ac-
cepting donations for silent
livar’s annual Polk County
youth art show will continue
available, and musical en-
tertainment will be provided
Here’s how it works: Su- tine’s Auction from 6 to 7 auction and drawings. from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays by area youth.
doku puzzles are formatted p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Volunteers willing to be through January. The Art Sync Gallery is
as a 9x9 grid, broken down the Bolivar Elks Lodge. auctioned off as dates are Seventh through ninth on the east side of the Boli-
into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve Admission is $10 per per- needed. Call the PCHS at grades will be featured Jan. var square at 120 S. Spring-
a sudoku, the numbers 1 19, and 10th through 12th field Ave. and is handi-
son or $15 per couple. 777-3647 or Peddlers Post
through 9 must fill each row,
column and box. Each num- Admission includes an all- at at 777-4386 to donate or grades will be Jan. 26. capped accessible. Regular
ber can appear only once in you-can-eat taco buffet. to volunteer for the auction. Ribbons will be awarded winter hours are 10 a.m. to
each row, column and box. Vendor booths are avail- All proceeds will benefit for first, second and third 4 p.m. Wednesday through
able to rent for businesses the PCHS. place at each show. Saturday.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
‘BECAUSE THE PEOPLE MUST KNOW’
Notice to Bid
The Polk County Commis-
sion is currently accepting
sealed bids for one New
Hopper Spreader to be used at
the Road and Bridge Depart-
ment. Bid Specifications for the
hopper spreader are available
in the Polk County Clerk's
Office, 102 E. Broadway, Room
#11, Bolivar, MO 65613 be-
tween the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Sealed bids will be
accepted in the County Clerk's
Office until 10:00 a.m. on
Monday, January 29, 2018, at
which time they will be opened
and read. Polk County reserves
the right to accept or reject any
and/or all bids.
Done by the order of the Polk
County Commission this 16th
day of January, 2018.
Melinda Robertson
Polk County Clerk
__________________(102c)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR
VARIANCE REQUEST
OFFICIAL NOTICE
CASE # VR-18-01
TO WHOM IT MAY CON-
CERN AND TO ALL PERSONS
INTERESTED:
Notice is hereby given that at
5:15 PM on Thursday, February
8th, 2018 the Bolivar Board of
Adjustment will meet at City
Hall, 345 South Main Avenue,
Bolivar, Missouri, to consider
the following application:
Variance for property located
at 607 W Broadway Avenue.
The applicant is Bolivar Auto
Sales and Detailing.
The variance requested is in
regards to parking and is from
Section 410.350: Required
parking spaces, Section
410.200 F. Front yard. The
request, if accepted, would
allow the applicant have less
parking spaces than required
for the type of business that
was constructed, and allow for
an awning to be constructed
within the front yard setback,
over a sidewalk.
As provided in the Zoning
Regulations of Bolivar, Missou-
ri, the above application will be
discussed and considered by
the Board of Adjustment and all
persons interested in said
matter will be heard at this time
concerning their views and
wishes, and the Board of
Adjustment will consider any
protest against the variance.
** If special assistance is
required, please notify the
office of the City Clerk at least
twenty-four (24) hours before
the day of the public hearing.
Sydney M. Allen
Planning & Zoning Adminis-
trator
_________________(102c)
THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
POLK COUNTY, MISSOURI
AT BOLIVAR
JUVENILE DIVISION
IN RE THE ADOPTION OF:
R. J. S., Date of Birth -
05/09/2013, A Minor,
DOUGLAS J. LURTEN, And
ERICA N. LURTEN, Petition-
ers,
Vs.
JENNELL A. TAYLOR, And
Strength training to be offered at
CMH Senior Health Center
The Citizens Memorial Healthcare Se-
nior Health Center will host an eight-week
program, “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy,” for
middle-aged and older adults.
Sessions meet for one hour twice a
week, and participants will learn exer-
cises to improve strength, flexibility and
balance.
Bolivar UMC to offer ‘Alpha’ course
Bolivar United Meth-
odist Church is offering
Alpha, an internationally
known course for anyone
with questions about life
and the Christian faith,
this spring.
Alpha will explore
various faith and life is-
sues in an open, friendly
and informal environ-
ment. Each Alpha ses-
sion in the 10-week
course will begin with a
meal followed by a DVD
presentation and small
Awana Clubs now offered at Berean
Berean Baptist Church of Bolivar
will begin offering Awana Clubs as
part of its children’s ministry.
Club meetings will be offered at
5:30 p.m. each Sunday night, begin-
ning Sunday, Jan. 21.
“In Awana, children are given the
tools to navigate the difficulties that
the world throws at them by providing
a firm biblical foundation of truth,”
Pastor Derrick Lewright said in a
news release. “Kids learn the Bible in
JERRY SMITH, And JOHN
DOE, Respondents,
Case No. 18PO-JU00002
NOTICE UPON ORDER
FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICA-
TION
State of Missouri to Re-
spondents: JENNELL A. TAY-
LOR, JERRY SMITH, JOHN
DOE
You are notified that an
action has been commenced
against you in the Circuit Court
of Polk County, Missouri, the
object and general nature of
which is to secure a judgment
of adoption for your child, and
to change his name.
The names of all the parties
to this action are stated above,
and the name and address of
the attorney for petitioner is:
James Kjar, #48179, P.O. Box
1495, Warsaw, Missouri 65355.
You are further notified that,
unless you file an answer or
other pleading or shall other-
wise appear and defend
against the aforesaid petition
within forty-five (45) days after
January 19, 2018, the date of
first publication of this notice,
judgment by default will be
taken against you.
It is ordered that a copy
hereof be published according
to law in the BOLIVAR HER-
ALD FREE PRESS, a newspa-
per of general circulation pub-
lished in Polk County, Missouri.
Dated: 1/16/2018
By: Sheila Simpson, Deputy
Clerk
Tiffany Phillips, Circuit Clerk
Dates of Publication: 1/19,
1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2018
_______(102, 104, 01, 03c)
LEGAL NOTICE
PRIVATE FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT
The annual 2017 report of
the J. L. Miles Memorial Fund
Trust, c/o Kerry D. Douglas,
Successor Trustee, 111 West
Broadway, Bolivar, Missouri,
65613, 417-326-5261, is availa-
ble for inspection during regular
business hours by any citizen
who so requests within 180
days of the publication of notice
of its availability.
J. L. MILES MEMORIAL
FUND TRUST
BY: KERRY D. DOUGLAS
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
_________________(102c)
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE'S SALE
FOR DEFAULT in the pay-
ment of a Promissory Note
dated August 26, 2017, and
secured by a Deed of Trust of
the same date made by
Shannon Lea Archuleta and
Alfred Joe Archuleta to Jerry M.
Kirksey, as Trustee, as recor-
ded in Book 2017L at Page
3552 of the Recorder's Office of
Polk County, Missouri, convey-
ing the following described real
estate, to-wit:
A part of the Northwest
Quarter of the Northeast Quar-
ter of Section 15, Township 35
North, Range 24 West of the
Fifth Principal Meridian, Polk
County, Missouri, more particu-
larly described as: Beginning at
the Southwest corner of said
Northwest Quarter of the North-
Classes will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Mondays and Fridays, Jan. 19, 22, 26, 29;
Feb. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26; and March
2, 5 and 9 at the CMH Senior Health Cen-
ter, 1815 W. Broadway St., Bolivar.
Registration is required. For more in-
formation, call the CMH Senior Health
Center at 777-7171.
group and discussion.
Using humor, real-life
stories and powerful in-
sights from the Bible, the
course answers questions
such as “Why did Jesus
die?” “How can we have
faith?” “How does God
guide us?” and “Why
does God allow suffer-
ing?”
A preview of the typi-
cal Alpha experience
will be from 6 to 8:30
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at
Bolivar United Method-
a way that is most easily understood
by them, through a fun and caring at-
mosphere.”
Awana is a global nonprofit ministry
that weekly has over 3.7 million chil-
dren participating and over 470,000
volunteers.
The church invites children in the
Bolivar area to attend.
For more information or to pre-
register your child for Awana, call the
church office at 326-7758.
NEWS
east Quarter; thence North 02
degrees 22 minutes 35 sec-
onds East along the West line
of said Northwest Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter, a dis-
tance of 296.52 feet to an iron
pin set; thence South 86
degrees 56 minutes 19 sec-
onds East, 131.49 feet; thence
North 04 degrees 13 minutes
07 seconds East along the
centerline of a wall on adjoining
metal barns, 28.87 feet; thence
South 85 degrees 49 minutes
51 seconds East along the
North side and the Easterly
projection of said North side of
a metal barn, 114.63 feet to an
iron pin set; thence South 04
degrees 00 minutes 52 sec-
onds West, 243.45 feet to the
North side of a metal building;
thence South 88 degrees 23
minutes 40 seconds East, 7.05
feet to the Northeast corner of
said building; thence South 01
degrees 29 minutes 13 sec-
onds West, 24.14 feet to the
Southeast corner of said build-
ing; thence North 89 degrees
00 minutes 03 seconds West
along the South side of said
building, 7.90 feet; thence
South 03 degrees 57 minutes
57 seconds West, 54.41 feet to
the South line of said Northwest
Quarter of the Northeast Quar-
ter; thence North 87 degrees 12
minutes 09 seconds West,
238.05 feet to the point of
beginning, as per the survey
recorded in County Surveyor's
Record Book 14 at Page 120.
Subject to all rights of way and
easements of record. LESS
AND EXCEPT: As surveyed by
Nelson Surveying, LLC, draw-
ing B031618; commencing at
the Southwest corner of the
Northwest Quarter of the North-
east Quarter of Section 15,
Township 35 North, Range 24
West, thence North 02 degrees
22 minutes 35 seconds East
along the West line of said
Northwest Quarter of the North-
east Quarter, 250.38 feet to the
point of beginning; thence
North 02 degrees 22 minutes
35 seconds East, 46.14 feet;
thence South 86 degrees 56
minutes 19 second East,
131.49 feet, thence North 04
degrees 13 minutes 07 sec-
onds East, 28.87 feet; thence
South 85 degrees 49 minutes
51 seconds East, 114.63 feet;
thence South 04 degrees 00
minutes 52 seconds West,
71.67 feet; thence North 87
degrees 12 minutes 09 sec-
onds West 244.94 feet to the
point of beginning. All being in
Polk County, Missouri.
WHEREAS, said Deed of
Trust provides that the Lender
may from time to time remove
Trustee and appoint a Succes-
sor Trustee by written instru-
ment recorded in the county in
which said real estate is
recorded, and
WHEREAS, the owner and
holder of said note has exer-
cised its right to appoint a
successor trustee, by written
instrument recorded in the
Deed Records of Polk County,
Missouri, to foreclose on the
above described Deed of Trust
on account of certain defaults
ist Church, 105 E. Divi-
sion St.
Participants will meet
from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each
Thursday beginning
Feb. 8.
To register or for more
information, call the
church at 326-4885. Pre-
registration is requested
by Monday, Jan. 29, for
the preview session, and
by Monday, Feb. 5, for
the first session.
Childcare is available
upon request.
Bolivar Herald-Free Press 5B
DAR to meet Jan. 20
The Matilda Polk Campbell chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
20, at Bolivar United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
A program will be given about the Bolivar Care to Learn
under the terms thereof.
I, the undersigned Successor
program.
Trustee, will, on Tuesday, the Guests and prospective members are welcome.
13th day of February, 2018, The church is at the corner of North Main Avenue and
between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
and 5:00 P.M. at 1:00 P.M. at East Division Street.
the north door of the Polk
County Courthouse located in
CMH baby fair is March 3
Bolivar, Missouri, sell the real
estate described above at
public vendue to the highest
bidder or bidders for cash for
the purpose of satisfying said The Citizens Memorial nity to personally connect
debt and the costs of executing
this trust. Hospital Birth Place physi- with physicians and nurs-
K. Patrick Douglas, Succes- cians and staff will host the ing staff from the CMH
sor Trustee CMH Baby Fair, which is Birth Place and register for
Douglas, Haun, & Heide-
mann, P.C. open to mothers, fathers, door prizes, tour The Birth
P.O. Box 117, Bolivar, MO family and friends Place, enjoy refreshments
65613
(417)326-5261
The event will be from and talk with vendors from
NOTICE 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, across southwest Missouri.
We are acting as a debt March 3, in the CMH For more information,
collector and are attempting to
collect a debt. Any information Community Rooms, 1500 visit citizensmemorial.
obtained will be used for that N. Oakland Ave., Bolivar. com or call the CMH In-
purpose.
________(102, 104, 01, 03c)
Baby Fair participants formation Center at 328-
will have the opportu- 6010.
TRUSTEE'S SALE
IN RE: Ronald Davis, An
Unmarried Man Trustee's Sale:
For default in payment of
debt and performance of obli-
gation secured by Deed of
Blood drive in Humansville
Trust executed by Ronald
Davis, An Unmarried Man
dated December 22, 2006 and
set for Monday, Jan. 22
recorded in the Office of the
Recorder of Deeds of Polk The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will
County, Missouri in Book 725, host a blood drive from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22,
Page 1267 the undersigned
Successor Trustee, at the
at the David Graber Farm, 514 Hwy. V., Humansville.
request of the legal holder of According to CBCO, all blood reserves are near
said Note will on Wednesday, normal levels at this time.
January 24, 2018 between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at
p.m., (at the specific time of least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a
9:55 AM), at the North Front
Door of the Court House, City
valid photo ID.
of Bolivar, County of Polk, State For more information, visit cbco.org or call 800-
of Missouri, sell at public 280-5337.
vendue to the highest bidder for
cash the following described
real estate, described in said
Deed of Trust, and situated in
Polk County, State of Missouri,
to wit:
Free movies to be
LOT SIX (6) OF BYBEE
ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN
POLK COUNTY, MISSOURI,
presented in January
AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 8 AT PAGE 173 OF First Baptist Church, Bolivar, will host free Friday
THE DEED RECORDS OF night at the movies in January at 7 p.m. each Friday at
POLK COUNTY, MISSOURI
to satisfy said debt and cost.
the Esquire Theater.
MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., All movies are family friendly. Doors open at 6:30.
Successor Trustee The Esquire is one block north of the Bolivar square.
612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, MO 63005 Movies being shown include:
(636)537-0110 Jan. 19 — “Leap!” (1:29) PG
F i l e N o :
178110.012418.380341 FC
Jan. 26 — “All Saints” (1:48) PG
Notice
Pursuant to the Fair Debt
Country dance is Saturday
Collection Practices Act, 15
U.S.C. §1692c(b), no informa-
tion concerning the collection of
this debt may be given without
the prior consent of the con- A country dance fea- Roy Blunt YMCA of Bo-
sumer given directly to the debt turing Dave Perryman livar.
collector or the express permis-
sion of a court of competent and the Country Revue Cost is $5, and kids un-
jurisdiction. The debt collector Band begins at 7 p.m. der 12 are free. Conces-
is attempting to collect a debt
Saturday, Jan. 20, at the sions will be available.
and any information obtained
will be used for that purpose.
PUBLISH ON: December 29,
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ABSOLUTELY NO FISHING, swim-
ming, hunting or trespassing,
and not responsible for acci-
dents on any and all property
owned by the Beninati family
including but not limited to
property located on F Hwy.,
Sumac Trail, Danbury Lane, East
Gate Rd., and Bethel Rd. Proper-
ty is under video surveillance
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ard and Greg Alan Wester
properties, Webster County. Vio-
lators will be prosecuted. Not
responsible for accidents.
NO HUNTING & TRESPASSING on
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County. Not responsible for
accidents on land.
NO HUNTING, FISHING, Drugs,
Trespassing on 875 & 995 Grape-
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cuted to the utmost of the law.
Not responsible for accidents or
injuries. Marshfield.
NO HUNTING, TRESPASSING,
dumping, drugs or fishing on
land owned by Ellen Skinner.
1919 State Hwy. WW, Conway.
Violators will be prosecuted.
NO HUNTING, TRESPASSING or
drugs on 10 acres on the west
side of 610 State Road F, 5 miles
south of Buffalo. Land is posted.
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Violators will be prosecuted.
NO HUNTING, FISHING, or Tres-
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County Line and Dixon Drive and
Potter Road. Buddy and Irene
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tion Education Program in the
Greene County area. The full-
time position will teach nutrition
education in schools and local
agencies and communicate cur-
riculum to educators. Position
requires traveling within South-
west Region of Missouri, with a
salary range of $11.54 to $13.45
depending on experience, with
University benefits. Position is
headquartered in Springfield,
MO. Program description at
http://extension.missouri.edu/f
nep. Job description and appli-
cation online at: http://hrs.miss
ouri.edu/find-a-job/staff/index
.php. See prospective employee
and search for #25400. Apply by
1/26/18. For assistance with the
online application process call
573-882-7976. For program infor-
mation call Terri Fossett, MU
Extension/FNEP at 417-886-2059
ext. 14. EEO/AA/ADA employer.
Electrical/Plumbing
COMMERCIAL ELECTRICIANS
NEEDED. Full time permanent
positions. Top pay, full benefits.
Contact: 816-918-2684 or email
resume: ben
@fatboyelectric.com
Hotels/Restaurants
COMFORT INN BOLIVAR Now
Hiring Part-time Front Desk.
Must Be Willing To Work Week-
ends and Have Computer and
Customer Service Skills. Also,
Hiring For Housekeeping. Apply
in Person, No Phone Calls
Please.
Maintenance
The City Of Fair Play is now
taking applications for
General Maintenance.
Wages based on experience.
CDL or class E license re-
quired. Applications must be
in by Feb 5, 2018.
Apply in person at City Hall.
THE LOGAN- ROGERSVILLE R-
VIII School District is receiving
applications for a full- time
and substitute custodians. All
full- time employees receive a
twelve month salary with
district- paid health insurance
and retirement benefits.
Please visit the district web-
site at www.logrog.net for an
application. For more infor-
mation, please contact Jason
O'Neal, Assistant Superin-
tendent, at 417-753-2891.
Management
LOCAL HOSPICE NURSE NEEDED
Part-time RN, will train.
Call John Kelly, or Jack.
417-777-2703
From finding a new home
to a new job, come to the
Marketplace first.
Management
MANAGEMENT POSITION
Looking for applicants with a
strong desire to work, learn,
and supervise to fulfill an
entry level management posi-
tion managing the office and
employees of a company that
cares for people in their own
home. Salary commensurate
with skills, abilities, and expe-
rience. This position requires
knowledge of Microsoft Office
and basic computer software.
Good people skills would be a
definite asset.
If you are interested in this
position, you may pick up an
application at our Main Office
located at 18544 US Hwy. 65,
Preston, MO. Please contact
the Main Office with any
questions, 417-722-4416.
Mechanic
AVIATION
MECHANIC
NEEDED
Bonding experience is
a plus.
Mail resumes to:
1323 Highway U
Bolivar, MO 65613
Or call:
417-326-2376
for more information
PARRISH TIRE IS seeking a
qualified mechanic for a full-
time position Monday - Friday.
Must be able to do align-
ments, brakes, front-end
work, oil changes and etc.
Apply in person at 2890 South
Springfield Avenue in Bolivar.
Medical/Dental
78 BED FACILITY
HOME LIKE ATMOSPHERE
RN / LPN'S
(Nights)
CERTIFIED NURSING
ASSISTANTS WANTED!
(All Shifts)
Our facility is minutes
from Springfield off I-44.
Please apply in person
or online at
straffordcarecenter.com
Strafford Care
Center
505 W. Evergreen
Strafford, MO.
417-736-9332
LPN needed
for 6 person group home.
Available Shift:
Sunday 7 am to 7 pm.
We offer great
flexibility, starting
pay of $16/ hour, and a
family oriented work
environment with a
maximum staff to
client ratio 1 to 3.
Would be great for
those wanting to
return to work
with a light work load.
Please fax
resumes to:
417-777-3642
or come by
4736 S. 131 Road
in Bolivar.
or apply online at
easylivinginc.org
EASY LIVING, INC.
A Home is Just A
Beginning
NIXA NURSING
& REHAB
is hiring for the
following positions:
Kitchen Assistant/
Dietary Aide
Full Time
No experience necessary.
Training provided.
Certified Medication
Technician
CMT
Current certification required
We offer generous shift
differentials for
Evening & Night shifts.
We also offer Medical,
Dental, Vision, Life,
Disability, 401K, Paid
Vacation and Sick Time.
Please apply in person at
1104 N. Main in Nixa.
Immediate interviews
during business hours!
If you are an employer looking
to recruit the finest, you can
count on qualified candidates
getting your message through
us.
It’s all about return on
investment. Check our prices.
See our results. Check their
prices. See their results.
Little ads. Big results. The
Marketplace is a great place to
advertise.
Medical/Dental
of Springfield
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
RN Case Manager
Licensed Practical Nurse
Office Coordinator
Flourish with our energetic
team!
Please apply online:
www.healthback.com
Miscellaneous
AQUA MASTER CAR wash at-
tendant. Please apply in person
1040 Spur Drive. Marshfield.
EVERGREEN GROUP HOME
Bolivar, MO
Part Time
Direct Care Staff
Evenings, Weekends
and Overnight shifts.
Must be 18, High School
Diploma / GED, valid
drivers license.
Call 417-722-4416
FANTASTIC CAVERNS NOW hir-
ing for tour guides, gift shop and
other positions. Pay is $11hr
Apply in person at: Visitor
Center, 8am-4pm daily. Please
No Phone Calls.
If you're being asked
for upfront payment
prior to being
placed in a job.
Watch Out!!
For free
information
about avoiding
employment
service scams,
write the:
Federal Trade
Commission at:
Washington, D.C.,
20580
or call the
National Fraud
Information
Center
800-876-7060
MAINTENANCE MAN, BUILDING
maintenance, freight, stocker,
day shift 5 days a
week,$10/hour Redmon's Candy
Factory. Apply in person
9am-6pm.
I-44 exit 118, Phillipsburg.
Email resume: sharredmon
@yahoo.com
REPORTER
The CEDAR COUNTY REPUBLI-
CAN, based in Stockton, MO is
seeking a journalist with a
passion to report on news in
Cedar County.
Sports reporting and web
experience would be a plus.
If you possess skills befitting
a community news organiza-
tion we would like to talk with
you. EOE
Please submit an application
with resume' and samples to:
by email to:
marilyne@
CedarRepublican.com
by fax to: 417-276-5760;
by mail to:
Reporter Position
P.O. Box 1018
Stockton, MO 65785
Or pick up an application at:
26 Public Square
Stockton, MO
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday
417-276-4211
Opportunities/Training
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 1
Medical Assistant, 1 Grounds-
keeper. Contact Stockton Lake
Walk-In Clinic, 417-809-8620. 913
South Street Stockton, MO.
Professional
CITY OF STRAFFORD, MO
POLICE OFFICER
The City of Strafford, Mo.,
(2,358 pop.), a fourth class
city, is requesting applica-
tions for the position of Part
Time Police Officer. Must
possess current P.O.S.T. cer-
tification from the MO Dept. of
Public Safety. Salary com-
mensurate with experience.
Please submit cover letter,
resume and three professio-
nal references to City of
Strafford, City Administrator,
P.O. Box 66, Strafford, MO
65757 or email to
ca@straffordmo.net. EOE.
Open until filled.
Transportation/Drivers
DRIVER CDL: ENTRY level, 1
month experience, 65,000 +
1st year, 2nd & 1st seat, 70,000
to 85,000 year. 2500 sign on
bonus, other bonuses, home
weekly, FREE health insur-
ance. Matching 401k. No CDL ,
free training. 800-769-3993
www.trailiner.com Training
program approved for VA on
the job training benefits.
Springfield, MO
DRIVER CDL: NO experience.
FREE CDL Training. 65,000 +
1st year, FREE health insur-
ance. Full benefit pkg, + raises
& bonuses, HOME WEEKLY.
Program approved by VA for
veterans on the job training,
additional pay. 800-769-3993
www.trailiner.com Spring-
field, MO
When you place an ad in the
Marketplace, it will be seen by
over 95,000 readers each week.
Transportation/Drivers
DRIVERS: GREAT PAY, Home-
time. FREE life insurance. New
Cascadia (with fridge)! Be
known by NAME, not #.
855-765-3331
DRIVERS SOLO:2-3 DAYS runs
to IN or OH or 6 day runs to
CA, excellent pay and bene-
fits. Vacation pay, bonuses,
401k retirement, FREE health
insurance. 800-769-3993
www.trailiner.com Veterans,
America Hero's welcome!!
Springfield, MO.
FORDLAND R-III FULL-TIME
ROUTE BUS DRIVER
This position is for a Full
Time Route Bus Driver.
Current CDL, DOT Drug
Test and Fingerprinting
are required prior to
employment. Full time
benefits, including
Employee Paid Health
Insurance, Life and
Disability as well as paid
time off. Bus Drivers work
174 days per school year.
If interested, please contact
Doug Orr (Transportation
Director) at 417-767-2298
or email at dougorr@
fordlandschools.org
for any questions, or go to
the Fordland R-III website
at http://www.fordland.
k12.mo.us/human-
resources.html or to
https://fordland.tedk12.
com/hire/Index.aspx
to apply.
HIRING 2 OTR Drivers .44/ mile.
Truck comes home every 2
weeks. 417-849-2089
MERCHANDISE
Antiques & Collectibles
BEAUTIFUL TIFFANY STYLE
stained glass table lamp, $50.
call 417-777-1327.
CIVIL WAR COLLECTOR seeking
Civil War personal items, identi-
fied swords, photographs or
copies of identified Missouri
soldier photographs, etc.
Dennis, 417-777-1529.
VINTAGE WALNUT QUILT rack
$30, great condition. call
417-777-1327
Appliances
GAS. FREE STANDING heater,
50,000 BTU. Appliance Repair.
New-used appliances-variety of
everything. Dave's Appliance.
417-733-0102.
SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWAVE
and cart. Good O LD
condition. $20.
S 417-276-2227.
417-XXX-XXXX.
VIZIO TELEVISION, 40", 6 months
old, got a bigger T.V. $75. Call for
more information, 417-777-5143.
Building Supplies
3-ELECTRIC WATER PIPE heat
capes, original package. $25 a
piece. 417-345-8799. Long Lane
Clothing
LADIES WESTERN BOOT 7.5 black
great shape, $25. Call
417-777-1327 for more informa-
tion.
LADIES WESTERN BOOTS Fancy
Brown, size 7 near new, $30. Call
417-777-1327
LADIES WESTERN BOOTS size 7,
Dingo brand red and black near
new, fancy, $30. Call
417-777-1327
NEW WITH TAG, large, zip front
black leather jacket $40; 2X
(18-20) long, leather, button-up
coat, $40, 417-852-1230.
WEAR RED FRIDAY. Buffalo DAV
t-shirts: $10 youth, $12 S-XL, $15,
2X-3X. Richard Beavers
903-277-2786.
WEDDING GOWN, VEIL & Stoll:
Mari Lee by Madeline Gardner.
Size 8. Clean. View at Nixa
Senior Center. $99. 417-725-4772
Electronics
NEW 7IN DUAL DVR still in box,
paid $100, would like $40.Call
326-5300 for more information
Furniture
ANTIQUE 1930'S OAK Halltree
brass hooks, $45. Nixa.
417-725-6490
BABY BED, MATTRESS, sheets.
All for $100. Please call
417-733-2904.
HANGING WOOD PORCH swing,
4 foot wide with chains, excel-
lent contion, $20. 417-733-0052.
Hobbies
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER TABLE, for
sale. $35. GreatO LD
for woodworking
S 417-276-6231.
projects. 417-XXX-XXXX.
Lawn & Garden
60 INCH, BOBCAT commercial
mower, very low hours, handles
great, REDUCED $5,000.
417-872-6508.
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Friday, January 19, 2018 — Page B7
Miscellaneous
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•Private Party
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•Merchandise
Category
ONLY
•Items Valued
$100 or less
•Price must be
in ad
•4 Week Run
(Excludes Pets & Firewood)
(No Upsells)
Call your
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(417) 345-2224
buffaloreflex.com
•Cedar County Republican
(417) 276-4211
cedarrepublican.com
•Christian County Headliner
(417 ) 581-3541
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•The Marshfield Mail
(417) 859-2013
marshfieldmail.com
16 DIFFERENT COLORIZED Presi-
dential marbles $5 each or $65
for all. Marshfield. 417-224-1586.
1 KING SIZE white down com-
forters, Ralph Lauren excellent
condition, no stains, $60. Call
417-777-1327, Bolivar.
3 METAL TRASH barrels, $15
each. Call for information
417-345-7510, 417-733-0102.
FOR SALE, PACK-N-PLAY, used
very little, $40. Please call
417-733-2904.
MAKITA LS1011 10" Compound
miter saw, $200; Grizzly G1140
6"x80" floor Sander, $300; Grizzly
G1071 Oscillating Spindle Sand-
er, $300; Dremel 16" Scroll Saw,
$150; Performax 16-32 Sander,
$400. All excellent condition,
Cash only. 417-849-3691.
PRESIDENT CLINTON, 1992 and
1996 political buttons $40. Call
Dennis 417-224-1586.
PRESIDENTIAL MARBLES, 42 dif-
ferent, $3 each or $100 for all.
Contact Dennis 417-224-1586.
SAFE STEP WALK-IN Tub #1
Selling Walk-in Tub in North
America. BBB Accredited.
Arthritis Foundation Commen-
dation. Therapeutic Jets. Micro-
Soothe Air Therapy System Less
than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door.
Anti-Slip Floors. American Made.
Call 800-585-3075 for up to $1,500
Off.
SET OF 4 Civil War knives in box
with key ring. $20. Marshfield.
Contact Dennis 417-224-1586.
TWIN SIZE DOWN comforter
white, great condition $40. Call
for more information
417-777-1327
WHEELCHAIR, MANUAL, INVA-
CARE, black in color, used, good
condition. $20. 417-733-0052
WWII KNIFE SET in tin. $25.
Contact Dennis for details.
417-224-1586.
Pets & Supplies
AKC REGISTERED GERMAN Shep-
herd Puppies, Health check, 1st
shot, 1st worming, $600 each.
Sables and black and Tans, born
11/21/17. 417-859-3737.
PIT BULL MIX puppies, $100,
includes spay/ neuter and all
shots. Available 1/27/18 call
360-599-8321.
REGISTERED AUSTRALIAN
PUPPIES for sale. 1 blue merle,
3 black tri, 1 red tri.
417-380-4979.
SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES, 10
weeks, updated with all shots.
Can be registered. $100 OBO. See
at 351 State Road T, Tunas, MO.
417-752-0124.
Sports Equipment
WESLO CADENCE TREADMILL,
working condition, speed con-
trol, counter, etc $95.
Wanted
WANTED: BLAIR POTTERY, gay
plaid pattern. 417-887-3371 or
417-655-5018
WANTED TO BUY records! From
the 1950's and 60's. Also buy
sheet music and Ozark's memo-
rabilia. Wayne Glenn,
417-725-5580, Nixa.
Wood & Accessories
FIREWOOD BY THE cord - seas-
oned or green. Conway, Niangua
area. 417-838-3409.
FREE FIREWOOD WHEN you cut
from downed trees. Near Nian-
gua 417-859-6156.
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is first in it’s class when it
comes to bringing employers
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Internet?
The Marketplace is the best
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farm machinery. Over 95,000
readers who live in the rural
communities see the ads in
the Marketplace.
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position, check out the
Marketplace. In print or
online, you’ll soon find there’s
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REAL ESTATE RENTALS
Acreages & Lots-Rental
PUBLISHER'S
NOTICE
ALL REAL ESTATE adver-
tised herein is subject to
the Federal Fair Housing
Act, which makes it
illegal to advertise any
preferences, limitations
or discrimination based
on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, familial
status, or national ori-
gin, or intention to make
any such preferences,
limitations or discrimi-
nation.
We will not knowingly
accept any advertising
for real estate which is
in violation of the law.
All persons are hereby
informed that all dwell-
ings advertised herein
are available on an
equal opportunity basis.
Apartments
BOLIVAR- 1 BEDROOM, 5 miles
south of Bolivar, water/ trash/
sewer paid, no pets.
417-327-5352.
BOLIVAR- 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath
apartment. Laundry hookup, no
pets, $550/ month. 417-326-7362.
BOLIVAR- LARGE 3 bedroom/ 2
bath lofts near square, applian-
ces, no pets, $525/ month plus
deposit. 417-777-5615.
BOLIVAR: 1 OR 2 bedroom
apartments, water and trash
paid, no pets, 417-777-0802.
BOLIVAR: 2 BEDROOM available,
$500 per month. Includes water,
sewer, and trash. 417-353-1210.
BUFFALO: 1 BEDROOM, $550/
month includes electric, water,
sewer, basic cable, trash
removal. Call 417-353-1210.
STOCKTON: 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath,
$550 rent- first and last months,
$550 deposit, kitchen applian-
ces, garage, no pets, lake
access, references required.
Condos/Townhouses
BOLIVAR- TOWNHOUSE, 3 bed/
2-1/2 bath, washer/ dryer, dish-
washer, patio, 1 car garage, No
pets/ smoking, $595/ month.
417-777-6245.
Duplexes
ACTIVE
SENIOR LIVING
Bolivar- Beautiful units for
lease. Not income based. 2
bed, 1-1/2 bath for adults 55
and older. No pets. Mainte-
nance/ lawn care provided.
417-777-6785
Homes For Rent
BUFFALO. 3 BED, bath and a half,
house, 1 car detached garage.
417-770-0395.
BUFFALO. FOR RENT: 320 N.
Birch, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, stove,
refrigerator, dishwasher, $510
rent, plus deposit. NO PETS.
417-840-4896.
MARSHFIELD. 3 BED, 1 bath
home, new flooring, some appli-
ances. No pets. 523 South Elm.
417-818-2715.
STOCKTON: 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath,
central heat and air, attached
garage. Call for details
417-276-1049.
Mobile Homes For Rent
CLEAN 14X70, 5 miles outside
Humansville, water included, no
pets, references, $375/month
plus deposit. 860-940-4582.
Office/Commercial Rentals
BOLIVAR- VARIOUS OFFICE
spaces for rent. For details call
417-399-5537.
BOLIVAR: OFFICE SPACE for rent,
approximately 1200 Sq. Ft., north
end of May's Station, 1300 N.
Oakland. 417-326-2222.
BUFFALO- SMALL OFFICE.
Available mid-January.
116 E. Lincoln
Call Paul Campbell.
417-345-2224
REAL ESTATE SALES
Acreages & Lots-Sales
BOLIVAR. 8.5 ACRES, Between
Walmart and Silo Ridge Golf
Course, just outside city limits.
Part wooded and running
stream. 417-327-3758.
ELKTON AT POMME De Terre
Lake, $500 down, $231 month. 5
acres new well, septic.
Owner: 417-887-1031.
FAIR GROVE SCHOOLS. In town, 1
full acre lot, build the house of
your dream. Twin Gardens Real-
ty, LLC. 417-759-9300.
HALFWAY: $500 DOWN, $246/
month. 5 acres with well &
septic. 417-887-1031.
PLEASANT HOPE: 10 acres. New
well and septic. $500 down, $395
per month. Owner: 417-887-1031
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additional cost.
Sell your car or truck. A 20
word ad for 6 weeks is only
$40. Call for details.
Classified advertising in the
Marketplace is affordable and
effective.
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YEAR MAKE ............................................... MILEAGE ................ COLOR ..........PRICE YEAR MAKE ............................................... MILEAGE ................ COLOR ..........PRICE

4 DOOR • 4 DOOR • 4 DOOR
08 INFINITY G35 3.5L JOURNEY NAV ROOF ...................................46902........................... DK BLU ................... 14500
10 FORD FUSION SPORT 3.5L........................................................81826.............................BLACK ................... 10400
11 FORD TAURUS AWD 3.5LEB SHO ROOF & NAV...........................52943...............................GREY ................... 17900
11 INFINITY G37X AWD 3.7L SPORT APPEARANCE ........................53653............................ SILVER ................... 17900
12 LINCOLN MKS FWD 3.5L NAV ROOF ULTMATE PKG...................55593.............................BLACK ................... 17400
12 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX AWD 2.5LT STI LIMITED 5-SPD............31838.............................BLACK ................... 29800
13 CHEV MALIBU 2.5L LT.............................................................108634.........................MAROON ..................... 9900
14 FORD FUSION 2.0LEB TITANIUM ..............................................13812...............................GRAY ................... 18900
14 FORD TAURUS 3.5L LIMITED NAV & ROOF................................27477............................ WHITE ................... 18900
14 HONDA CIVIC 1.8L EX CLOTH...................................................24118...............................GREY ................... 15900
15 FORD FOCUS 2.0L TITANIUM....................................................26980................................ RED ................... 15400
15 FORD TAURUS 3.5L SEL ............................................................53471................................ RED ................... 16900
16 FORD FUSION 2.5L SE ..............................................................19803............................ WHITE ................... 16400
1/2 TON 4X2 • 1/2 TON 4X2
12 FORD F150 S/C 3.5LEB XLT.......................................................25007.............................BLACK ................... 20400
14 FORD F150 S/C 3.7L STX ..........................................................31405.............................BLACK ................... 23800
15 FORD F250 4X4 CREWCAB 6.2L SHORTBD LARIAT....................19420............................ WHITE ................... 44900
15 GMC K2500 4X4 DBLECAB 6.0CNG SLE CNG FUEL KIT..............60109............................ WHITE ................... 33900
1 TON • 1 TON • 1 TON
15 FORD F350 4X4 CREWCAB 6.2L SRW LARIAT ............................22998................................ RED ................... 43500
CHASSIS • CHASSIS • CHASSIS
01 FORD F350 4X4 DRW 7.3L FLATBED 6-SPD ............................217400............................. BEIGE ................... 11900
14 FORD F450 4X4 CREWCAB 6.8L 84”CCA ...................................79255............................ WHITE ................... 30400
14 RAM BR3500 4X4 CREWCB 6.7L DRW HYDRABED ....................54836................................ RED ................... 53900
UTILITY • UTILITY • UTILITY
05 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4 5.3L LT .....................................................177182............................... BLUE ..................... 8800
10 MERC MOUNTAINEER 4X4 4.6L PREMIER W/ ROOF..................94149................................ RED ................... 12400
11 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 3.0L LIMITED .............................................74714............................... BLUE ................... 13500
12 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 3.5L LIMITED ........................................86112............................ WHITE ................... 19900
13 FORD EXPLORER FWD 2.0LEB LIMITED NAV & ROOF ...............62451........................... BROWN ................... 23900
13 FORD ESCAPE 1.6L SE ..............................................................48460............................ SILVER ................... 11800
13 FORD FLEX 3.5L SEL ROOF & NAV.............................................54420.............................BLACK ................... 16900
13 FORD ESCAPE FWD 2.0L SEL PLUS............................................87257............................ SILVER ................... 11900

1/2 TON 4X4 • 1/2 TON 4X4 14 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 3.5L LIMITED ......................................101041.......................... BRONZE ................... 19900

08 FORD SUPERCREW 4X4 4.6L XLT ............................................149884............................ WHITE ................... 12400
12 FORD SUPERCREW 4X4 3.5LEB PLATINUM ...............................62875................................ RED ................... 30500
13 FORD SUPERCREW 4X4 3.5LEB PLATINUM ...............................71311...............................GREY ................... 30500
15 FORD SUPERCREW 4X4 5.0L XLT ..............................................32528............................ SILVER ................... 32800
3/4 TON 4X4 • 3/4 TON 4X4
01 FORD F250 4X4 S/C 7.3L LARIAT 6-SPD SHRTBD......................63976............................... BLUE ................... 23900
08 FORD F250 4X4 CREWCAB 6.8L SHORTBD LARIAT....................83918.............................BLACK ................... 22900
14 FORD EXPLORER FWD 3.5L LIMITED .......................................37788............................ WHITE ................... 25900
14 FORD ESCAPE FWD 2.0L TITANIUM ..........................................53991...............................GREY ................... 19400
15 FORD ESCAPE FWD 1.6LEB SE ..................................................15416................................ RED ................... 15900
15 FORD EDGE AWD 2.0LEB SEL NAV.............................................18641...............................GRAY ................... 26900
15 FORD EXPLORER FWD 2.0L XLT LEATHER ROOF.......................65672...............................GREY ................... 19900
15 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 LATITUDE ..................................................43577............................ WHITE ................... 13900
15 LINCOLN MKC FWD 2.0L UTILITY.............................................38726...............................RUBY ................... 20900
16 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 3.5L XLT 3RD ROW LEATH......................18652............................ SILVER ................... 29900
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10 FORD F250 4X4 6.8L XLT..........................................................68588............................ WHITE ................... 18800 17 FORD ESCAPE 1.5L SE ..............................................................17052................................ RED ................... 20900