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”I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.” Psalm 86:12
REDUCING THE SPREAD
STATE PLACES COUNTY AT ‘CRITICAL RISK’ AS WARNING ISSUED
NATIONAL GUARD AN OPTION TO SHORE UP HOSPITALS
HOUSTON DISTRICT MOVING TO FOUR-DAY SCHEDULE
County enters
state rating
at ‘critical risk’
Texas County falls into category two
under a State of Missouri Public Health
Warning issued by the Missouri Depart-
ment of Health and Senior Services.
“If we do not slow the spread of the
virus, we risk having our healthcare
systems overwhelmed by COVID-19
patients,” according to the three-page
document that outlines the expecta-
tions for Missouri.
The county is in Category 2 of the ac-
tion plan, which says Texas County is at
“critical risk.”
Criteria include a seven-day positiv-
ity rate of 10-14 percent (using Centers
for Disease Control method –  Texas
County at 24.3 percent) and a seven-day
case rate per 100,000 of 100-349 (Texas
County at 181.1).
These guidelines are outlined:
•Business occupancy –  Occupancy
limits reflective of social distancing.
•Social group size — 25 or less
•Masks —  Advised in all offices and
businesses with 10 plus people where
social distancing is not possible.
Communities can move down in a
risk category after two consecutive
weeks of meeting the lower category’s
criteria.
Many capital expenditures included in draft of 2021 city budget
Members of the Houston City Council
are expected to finalize the 2021 budget
at a meeting on Dec. 7.
The council gave first-round approval
to the document last week during its
regular meeting. It was crafted by City
Administrator Scott Avery, reviewed by
a council finance committee and the full
council.
Here is an outline of capital expendi-
ture included in the budget:
nA pool house at the Houston Mu-
nicipal Swimming Pool that will cost
$647,000, and is set for completion
in May. Sidewalk work is pegged at
$237,952 for completion July 1. That
‘SHARE YOUR
CHRISTMAS’ BEGINS
The annual program to benefit
kids of needy families is under
way for the 33rd year, and
cases are outlined. A5
THURSDAY n NOV. 26, 2020 n $1.00
Schools align to four days beginning Monday
The Houston School District
plans to implement a four-day in-
person schedule for students effec-
tive Nov. 30.
Students will be in classrooms on
Monday through Thursday. Friday
(Dec. 4) will be a virtual/distance
day. The move will reduce the el-
ementary school’s seated schedule
by one day. Under a hybrid model,
middle and high school students
have attended two days a week and
three days virtually.
The ultimate goal, said super-
intendent Dr. Allen Moss, is to get
back to five days a week in class-
rooms.
“However, that is not feasible at
this time for the safety,  well-being
of our students and staff, and educa-
tional needs of our students,” Moss
said. “We will continue to monitor
work includes King Street west of Hous-
ton Elementary School and U.S. 63 from
Subway to First Street. Payment for the
rest of a fiber-to-the-home internet sys-
tem is estimated at $800,000.
nPaving equipment totaling $150,000
that will be purchased from street de-
partment funds earmarked for transpor-
tation. According to the draft, the city
will purchase a cold planner that will
grind current asphalt, a paving machine
that will lay the asphalt and a roller to
set the asphalt. “This will allow crews to
only patch areas of the city that need to
be patch (ed) and avoid just laying more
asphalt over old again and again. It will
FIREARMS DEER
SEASON NUMBERS
Just before the season ended
on Tuesday of this week, How-
ell County and Texas County
were leading the harvest. A8
HOST PRACTICE GAMES
The Tigers start their season this week and the
Lady Tigers get stated next week.
this method as we go through the
next several weeks.”
Integrated preschool and pre-
school will continue on a five-day
schedule.
Positive cases continue to climb
in Texas County.
“Although we are very aware of
the inconveniences this creates for
our families, please know this deci-
sion was made with the best inter-
est of our students and employees
in mind,” Moss said.
The district also encourages safe
practices over the Thanksgiving
break.
“Decisions made away from
school have a great impact on
quarantines and learning here at
school,” Moss said.
See SCHOOL, A2
also allow the city to surface all parking
lots and repair any lots the need repair
for a much-decreased price.”
nA $90,000 trailer with the cost shared
evenly with the water and electric de-
partment. “This will allow for the quick
precise digging of areas for leaking and
underground electric issues. The ability
to dig without damaging underground
lines and pipes along make this a very
efficient purchase,” according to the
draft.
nNew side-by-side vehicle that be used
with a trailer received from a grant. It
will allow a skid load sprayer be used for
treating grass and weeds at the airport,
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Guard an option
for shoring up
medical staffing
State and local officials, scrambling to
prepare for an overwhelming surge of CO-
VID-19 patients, are in talks to stem the
tide, including options such as building a
field hospital, canceling all but the most
urgent medical procedures and deploying
the Missouri National Guard to relieve
healthcare staffing shortages.
Hospital leaders are even discussing
how to choose which patients to serve first
when resources are limited.
On Friday, there were 215 coronavirus
patients at Cox and Mercy in Springfield,
up from 177 a week ago. 102 of those people
were from Greene County,  according to
the health department’s dashboard. The
remainder came from rural areas, such as
Texas County.
Since Nov. 16, CoxHealth’s hospitals in
Springfield, Branson, Barton County and
Monett added a total of 50 COVID-19 pa-
tients.
“In the coming weeks, our numbers are
expected to double,” said Wanda Brown,
a nurse at Mercy. “We are running out of
room, not only for our COVID patients but
our other patients as well.”
See HOSPITAL BEDS, A2
golf course and easements throughout
the city.
nNew tracked skid steer. Multiple at-
tachments will allow the city to utilize
for most public grounds work. It will
be used as dirt mover, as well as cold
planner to remove damaged asphalt on
streets instead of paving over cracks
and potholes done previously. The city
will be able to mix small batches of con-
crete and set posts with the equipment.
It will accommodate rental attachments
for special needs, such as grinding
stumps.
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Hospital beds occupancy restriction on restrictions on public In Houston recently,

Continued from Page A1
As people get ready to
gather together for the
Thanksgiving holiday,
the danger is even more
imminent.  several weeks, Cox and
Viruses like COVID-19
spread through respi-
ratory droplets, which
are passed along when
people breathe, cough,
sneeze or speak.
Keeping away from
others outside of your
immediate household is
the best way to stop the
spread, health leaders
said. But if people do
decide to meet with fam-
ily, experts say people
should spread out, wear
masks and eat outside.
Without those precau-
tions, new coronavirus
cases would continue
to grow in the region
and hospitals would al-
most certainly be over-
whelmed, officials said.
“We are at a crisis
point,” said Dr. Shawn
School
Continued from Page A1
Usery, CoxHealth’s chief
medical officer. “We need
our community’s help.”
Already over the past
Mercy have called in
nurses and healthcare
staff from out of state
to supplement existing
staffing levels.
Cox has added 147
beds in recent months
— enough to constitute
a mid-sized hospital —
and Mercy has opened
up more units to accom-
modate COVID-19 pa-
tients.
Still, just a handful of
southwest Missouri com-
munities have passed
ordinances requiring
people to wear masks or
take any precautions to
stop the spread.
Springfield has re-
quired its residents to
wear face coverings in
public since the summer
and has kept a 50 percent
most local businesses. gatherings.
But Mayor Ken Mc- Still, Dr. William
Clure said last Wednes- Sistrunk, an infectious
day he had no immediate disease specialist at
plans to further restrict Mercy Springfield, said
businesses or gather- the public can take the
ings. precautions themselves
The main remedy in an effort to stop the
would be a mask re- spread. Without them,
quirement that covers the virus will be left un-
the region, he said. mitigated and more peo-
Missouri Foundation ple will get sick.
for Health President “It is in our hands,” he
Dr. Bob Hughes echoed said. “It’s time to stand
those calls Friday, urg- up and stop the spread.”
ing Missouri Gov. Mike The Hospital Asso-
Parson to pass a state- ciation’s David Dillon
wide mandate. said the National Guard
“We’re running out of could provide some re-
time. We must act now or lief in non-clinical roles,
more lives will be lost,” whether it’s directing
he said. “This virus does traffic at a high capac-
not respect county bor- ity testing site or helping
ders ...the impact reach- with the transfer of pa-
es every corner of the tients between hospitals
state.” and other care facilities.
But such a mandate “I don’t think we’re at
seems unlikely. a final solution for what
On Thursday, Parson those options are,” Dil-
reiterated his position lon said. “The guard has
that he had no plans to been helpful in the past
require people to wear in roles that are not clin-
a face covering or place ical.”
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and
it assisted in a drive-
through testing event.
FOREIGN NURSES?
Another option under
consideration is recruit-
ing nurses from other
countries. That, howev-
er, would require work
to ensure they have cre-
dentials and could make
it through the immigra-
tion process.
In any case, Dillon said
decisions will have to be
made within the next few
weeks if the state cannot
lower capacity through
social distancing, mask
wearing and other prac-
tices.
Parson, who on Thurs-
day extended a state
of emergency order to
March 31, did not offer a
timeline for when deci-
sions will be made.
“Everything is on the
table to try to figure out
solutions on the staffing
challenges,” the gover-
nor said.
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nToy safety group
releases annual
list of top 10
‘worst’ toys
Cute plastic animals with
tiny accessories that
pose a choking hazard,
Black Panther-inspired
claws with the potential
to cause facial or eye
injuries and green slime
that could be harmful if
swallowed. These are
just some of the items
on an annual list of
potentially dangerous
toys released Monday
by a consumer advocacy
group.
nOwl found in
Rockefeller Center
tree could take
flight soon
A tiny owl that was found
dehydrated and hun-
gry in the branches of
the Rockefeller Center
Christmas tree is eat-
ing its way back to good
health and is set to be
released back into the
wild this Saturday (Nov.
28). A caretaker said
said the owl is in “great
condition” with no bone
fractures apparent after

Agape House Inc. of Mountain View Is Thankful!

“Most, if not all, of
our positive cases and
quarantines continue to
occur from outside expo-
sure. Even with the new
quarantine guidance, in-
dividual choices contin-
ue to dictate whether we
look ahead to a five-day
week or revert back to a
hybrid situation.  Please
follow current local
health department and
CDC guidelines to pre-
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posure of COVID virus.
We also want to thank
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To accommodate the
additional presence of
students and to meet the
new guidance for quar-
antines, masks will be
required for all students
on the buses to and from
school beginning Nov.
30. Masks will continue
to be required for stu-
dents 6-12 during the day
where social distancing
cannot occur.  expenses, medications, eye glasses, and etc. Without these donations it would have been impos-
Parents can opt for
full-time virtual learn-
ing for the second se-
mester by calling their
child’s office.
an X-ray.
nIllinois man, 81,
The Agape House, Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, has been in operation since uses antique walk-
1991. We have served many (more than 10,000) victims of domestic violence and their children ing stick to beat
throughout our 10-county service area and beyond in the past 29 years. Our goal is to continue thieves
serving and assisting victims of domestic violence and their children for many more years to come. An 81-year-old former
We want to take time to thank everyone who has ever volunteered and/or donated any- Marine from suburban
thing small or great. Without the support of the communities, cities and counties we serve, it Chicago used his grand-
would be impossible to serve these clients. We want to explain how your donations are used and father’s antique Irish
what they mean to the survivors and their children as they move forward on their journey to free- walking stick to chase
dom from abuse. off three burglars and
Agape House does not sell any of the items that are donated to us. And all services are deliver one a thump on
free of charge.
the head for his trouble.
Many people, businesses, churches, groups, etc. have made monetary donations. These dona-
tions have helped Agape House keep the lights on, and provide food for the clients, transportation
sible to help as many as we have through the years.
WHAT YOU
Many people have donated clothing. We use and store as many articles of clothing as we can
and we work with other agencies who provide free clothing for people as well. The clients we serve ARE READING
come to us with nothing. The clothing donated has made it possible for us to provide a minimum
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of three complete outfits, a coat and shoes for each person; most often they receive more than
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three outfits.
last week.
Many people donate dishes, small appliances, bedding, linens, curtains, towels, lamps and
decorative items. These are all much needed items. When a person is starting with nothing the

NOW? smallest things mean so much. We have ladies groups who make quilts and blankets large and
small for all the clients. The clients can take them with them when they leave giving them a sense
1. Woman detained at
Texas County Jail dies
www.houstonherald.com of home while they are in shelter and security when moving to their new home.
Many people donate toys, stuffed animals, children’s books, coloring books, crayons, pencils, 2. Licking prison inmate
backpacks, etc. Leaving all their things behind is very difficult for children. When a child comes dies at Jefferson City
into shelter we put together a tote bag of goodies for them consisting of a throw blanket, a stuffed hospital
animal, coloring book and crayons, etc., this helps the child transition into communal living. When
they have something that they can keep for themselves and call their own it makes it easier. 3. Two charged by state
Many people donate furniture. Agape House provides storage for the furniture and we give it to patrol Saturday
the clients when they move out. The hardest thing for us is to have to move a family out with no
furniture and thankfully, you, our communities, make sure that doesn’t happen often. We accept 4. ‘Virus is winning,’ task
furniture of all kinds, couches, loveseats, chairs, coffee tables, end tables, dining room furniture, force warns as leaders
Open Monday - Saturday coffee tables, dressers and beds (frames, box springs and mattresses), etc. We also accept large urge Missouri governor to
take action
Hours: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. Closed Sunday. appliances such as washers and dryers, refrigerators, ranges, microwaves and stands, pretty
much anything that’s not nailed down!
Closed Thanksgiving Day. Many people donate cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, personal 5. All but one Missouri
hygiene products, tooth paste, and etc. These are basic necessities of life and we often take then county at COVID-19
Friday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. for granted. But in the life of the clients we serve they are a treasure.
Many people have provided Christmas gifts for the children and adults. It breaks our hearts
‘tipping point’ ahead of
Thanksgiving, data show
Catfish Buffet when a child is afraid Santa won’t be able to find them at the shelter because they are not at the
same place as last year. These donations take the pressure off the parents and help them enjoy 6. State: 20 more cases in
with Salad Bar an already stressful holiday. county since Monday
Once again Agape House wants to thank every single person, group, business,
7. Several citations for
Saturday Plate Specials city, county, etc. who has donated and volunteered throughout the past 29 years!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! alleged shoplifting written
Agape House has 70% NAP Tax Credits available through Dec. 31, 2020, for any business in Houston
8 oz. Steak, Baked Potato BBQ that’s interested. The COVID-19 Pandemic has made it difficult to find donors for these NAP Tax
and Salad Ribs Credits this year. There will not be any new NAP Tax Credit Awards for the next two years (2021 - 8. Deputies handle stolen
vehicle calls
2022); they were a part of the 423 million dollar COVID-19 related budget cuts for the State of Mis-
• Breakfast served all day • Daily lunch specials souri. These NAP Tax Credits have been one third of our budget for the past eight years. Anyone
who may be interested please call Garry Cooley (Board Treasurer) at (417) 247-7504. 9. One hurt Thursday
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RECORDS
OBITUARIES
HAZEL ELIZABETH
HILDEBRAND HUFF
Hazel Elizabeth (Hil-
debrand) Huff was born
May 18, 1939, to Katie
Okla (Cassidy) and Char-
ley James Hildebrand in
Boone Township, Big Pin-
ey, Mo. She left this earth
peacefully on Nov. 18,
2020, at her home in Plato,
Mo., surrounded by fam-
ily and friends.
Hazel accepted Jesus as
her savior at a young age.
She was married to Ver-
non McEntyre on April
27, 1957. To this union two
children were born, Delta
and Alan.
In 1968 Hazel married
Jay Carlos Russell. To this
union, one daughter was
born, Celia Elizabeth.
In October of 1980, Ha-
zel was married to Robert
Huff. Their marriage of
EDWIN WAYNE COOK
Edwin Wayne Cook, age
76, was born April 21, 1944,
in Plato, Mo., to Clyde Ef-
ton and Eva Marie (Wade)
Cook. He passed away
Nov. 18, 2020, after a short
stay in Hickory Manor,
Licking, Mo.
Wayne grew up in Plato
and graduated from Plato
High School in 1962. He
spent his whole life in
Plato, working road con-
struction and farming. He
married Ella “Gay” Ha-
thaway Sept. 26, 1964, and
together raised two boys,
Danny, and Darrin.
He was a long-time
member of the Plato Bap-
tist Church, and faithfully
attended until his health
began to fail.
He is preceded in death
20 years ended upon his
death in 2000.
Hazel is preceded in
death by her parents,
Charley and Okla Hil-
debrand; two brothers,
Ethmer and Gary Hildeb-
rand; three sisters, Eula
Wade, Lillian Vaughn and
Anna Marie Parks.
Survivors include her
children, Delta Vines (and
husband David), Alan
Russell and Liz Hutson;
grandchildren, Andrew
Vines, Katie Hutson,
Dustin Hutson (and wife
Jamilynn) and Kyle John-
son (and wife Amanda);
great-grandchildren, Le-
roy, Javan, Carliss, Adam,
Madison, Amara, Zoey
and Phoebe; four siblings,
Reba Lane (and husband
Wilson), Jim Hildebrand
(and wife Phyllis), Wilma
Zook and Joe Hildebrand;
two kids who she thought
of as her own, Tina Darter
and husband Jamie and
her kids, Jessica, Jami-
lynn, Tiffany; and Viola
Garrett and her husband
Ronnie and their daugh-
ter, Sarah Fleming.
Hazel enjoyed growing
flowers, caring for hum-
mingbirds and cleaning.
She loved listening to
country and gospel music
and watching wrestling.
by his parents; his wife,
Gay; and infant son, Da-
vid Lee Cook; and two
brothers, Harold and
Clois Cook.
Surviving are his sons,
Danny Clark and wife,
Teresa of Lebanon, Mo.,
and Darrin Cook and
wife, Cameron of Lynch-
burg, Mo.; seven grand-
children: David Cook and
wife, Stacey, Rilee Cook,
Tyler Clark, Tim Clark,
Ashly Akers and wife,
Sandy, Stetson Welch
and Whitley Welch; eight
great-grandchildren: Car-
li, Carson, Cambrey and
Branch Cook, and Gracie,
Lanie, Gus and Charlie
Akers; three brothers, Le-
land Cook of Bolivar, Mo.,
Leonard Cook of Lynch-
burg, Mo., and James
Cook and wife, Darlene
of Lebanon, Mo.; a sis-
ter, Ruth Randolph and
husband, Randy of Leba-
non, Mo.; and a sister-in-
law, Eula Fay Cook; and
numerous other family
members and friends.
Wayne enjoyed buying
antique rusty tractors
and restoring them back
to almost good as new.
Hazel was a great cook
and her favorite thing
to bake was her “Boston
Brown Rolls” and Pump-
kin Pie Cake. She always
had “broad shoulders” for
anyone who needed advice
or just someone to talk to.
She is loved and will be
missed by her family and
friends, including numer-
ous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Hazel
was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday,
Nov. 23, 2020, at Roby Bap-
tist Church. A funeral
service occurred at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at
Roby Baptist Church with
Pastor Wes Mayfield offi-
ciating. Pallbearers were
Dustin Hutson, Aaron
Zook, Lance Atterberry,
Beau McMahon, Adrian
Atterberry and Bobby
Hipp. Honorary pallbear-
ers were Andrew Vines,
Kyle Johnson, Steven
Hildebrand and James
Hildebrand. Interment
will follow in Long Hollow
Cemetery. Memorial con-
tributions in Hazel’s name
may be made to the family
to go towards her head-
stone. Online condolences
may be made at www.
foxfh.net. Arrangements
entrusted to Fox Funeral
Home.
PAID
Restoring from scratch,
Wayne’s Deere in the
classic green and yellow,
which he had an affection
for. If he wasn’t check-
ing the cows, or tinkering
on an old tractor, Wayne
would be spending time
with his grandkids, whom
he dearly loved and was
especially proud of.
Wayne was a loving hus-
band, father, grandfather,
and great-grandfather. He
will be greatly missed by
his family and friends.
Memorials are sug-
gested to Stark Cemetery
in lieu of flowers. Online
condolences may be sent
to www.evansfh.com.
Services were 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at
Plato Baptist Church with
Phillip McGuire officiat-
ing. Burialwas in Stark
Cemetery under the di-
rection of Evans Funeral
Home. Pallbearers are
Rob Cook, Jason Cook,
Kevin Curtis, Lowell
Cook, Ronald Cook and
Chris Hathaway. Honor-
ary Pallbearers were No-
lan Mace, Leon Mace and
Lyman Pittman.
PAID
ROBERT WAYNE
HUBBS
Robert Wayne Hubbs
was born Dec. 14, 1933,
in Ellis Prairie, Mo., to
Lacy and Clara (Mayfield)
Hubbs. He departed this
world surrounded by his
family, on Nov. 18, 2020, at
his cabin on Piney River
at the age of 86 years, 11
months and 4 days.
Wayne enlisted in the
U.S. Navy on
Jan. 7, 1952,
where he served
until Dec. 20, 1955, with
an honorable discharge
on Jan. 6, 1960. Wayne
served on the USS Frank
E. Evans, a Summer-
Class Destroyer, with the
nickname “Gray Ghost,”
which received five battle
stars in the Korean War.
Wayne received the Na-
tional Defense Service
Medal, Korean Presiden-
tial Unit Citation, Korean
SIPPIE HOWARD
Joy came in the morn-
ing to Sippie G. Howard,
86, on Nov. 17, 2020, at her
home in Centertown, Mo.,
as her fight with pancre-
atic cancer ended.
She will be joining her
husband, Max D. Howard,
and son, Steven Howard,
and her parents, Manson
and Ruth (Parker) Amick,
in heaven.
This life well lived began
July 11, 1934, at her par-
ent’s home in Simmons/
Cabool, Mo. She was a
1951 graduate of Houston
High School and cosme-
tology school. Her 58 year
Service Medal (2), United
Nations Service Medal
and China Service Medal.
On March 27, 1954, he
married the love of his
life, Bertha Ellen Wilson,
which he lovingly called
her, Susie. To this union
three daughters were
born, Rhonda Renae, Rob-
bin Rae and Rheva Ranell.
After military service,
Wayne went into heavy
construction, building
roads in the Fort Leonard
Wood area. He often stated
that this was the work he
really enjoyed doing. But
ultimately went into resi-
dential and commercial
construction and started a
business, S & H Construc-
tion, with his brother-in-
law, Garnett Sliger.
Wayne was preceded in
death by his wife, Bertha;
daughter, Robbin; and
brother, Dean Hubbs.
He is survived by daugh-
ters, Renae Knapp (Mike)
of Cabool, Mo., and Ranell
Wilson (Steve James) of
Houston, Mo.; grandsons,
Curtis Hubbs (Gina), Kev-
in Reed (Alison) of Hous-
ton, Mo., Matt Knapp (Jen-
nifer) of Willow Springs,
Mo., Derek Wilson (Alicia)
of Raymondville, Mo.,
Dalton Wilson (Taylor) of
Rogersville, Mo.; grand-
daughter, Nicole Burks
(J.D.) of Licking, Mo.; 14
blessed marriage to Max
D. Howard started Dec.
20, 1953. She was a home-
maker and had life long
pleasures that included
traveling, getting to visit
all 50 states, Ireland and
even India at age 80. Her
church membership in-
cluded Centertown Bap-
tist Church and followed
by First Baptist Church of
Jefferson City, Mo., where
Sippie and Max enjoyed
working in Sunday School
Preschool where the chil-
dren called her “Mis-
sissippi.” Her hobbies
included flower garden-
ing and quilting. Her day
wasn’t complete without
a few card games, lunch
out and some exercise.
She actively participated
in the Classy Red Hatters
Club, River City Reds and
Cultured Pearls where her
friends became family.
Some of her greatest
memories were annual
Wildlife Summits with
her grandchildren. Mak-
ing family memories were
more important to her
rather than giving of gifts.
great-grandchildren; and
one great-great-grandson;
sisters, Irene Willson,
Dorothy McCallister and
Kay Zook; sister-in-law,
Cledith Hubbs; and broth-
ers-in-law, Jay Wilson
(Donna), and Dean Wilson
(Brenda); and a host of
nieces, nephews and cous-
ins.
Wayne will be missed
by all that knew him. He
always had a big smile, a
firm handshake and the
warmest hugs. He loved
his family and friends un-
conditionally and as his
girls would say, “we knew
we were loved, because he
told us.”
Memorials are suggest-
ed to Hospice Compassus,
Mountain Grove, Mo. On-
line condolences may be
sent to www.evans.com.
Graveside services with
full Military Honors were
2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25,
2020, at Pine Lawn Cem-
etery under the direction
of Evans Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Cur-
tis Hubbs, Kevin Reed,
Matt Knapp, Derek Wil-
son, Dalton Wilson, Mike
Knapp, Kaleb Poynter and
Steve James. Honorary
pallbearers were Nathan
Poynter, Robert Willson,
Brian Willson, Kevin Zook
and Rick McCallister.
PAID
Her legacy continues
on in daughter, Virginia
L. Yacko (David) of Wal-
terboro, S.C., and grand-
daughter, Amanda K. Bar-
ney (Gavin) of Moncks
Corner, S.C. and grand-
son, Jonathan E. Yacko
(Natalie) of North Chit-
tenden, Vt., and two much
loved great-granddaugh-
ters, Paige and Avery of
South Carolina. Strong
family ties will continue
on with sisters, Zeline Al-
tis of Chesterfield, Mo.,
and Patsy Welch of Spring-
field, Mo. and brother,
Clem Amick (Marlene) of
Houston, Mo., and numer-
ous extended family. Sip-
pie truly believed every
day is a precious gift from
God to be enjoyed.
Due to the current pan-
demic and health and
safety concerns a memo-
rial service will hopefully
be planned in the upcom-
ing spring.
Arrangements are un-
der the direction of Bow-
lin-Cantriel Funeral Ser-
vice, California, Mo.
PAID

partment. Della lived in and Carson Stone, Au-

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DELLA
McCALLISTER
Della Mae McCallister
of Mountain Home, Ark.,
passed away Nov. 13, 2020,
in Mountain Home, Ark.,
at the age of 89. She was
born April 1, 1931, in Sum-
mersville, Mo, the daugh-
ter of Thurman and Alice
Alumbaugh Anderson.
She married Paul Mc-
Callister on Nov. 25, 1951,
in Licking, Mo., and was
an office manager for the
Texas County Soil and
Water Conservation De-
Mountain Home since
moving from Houston,
Mo., in 2013. She was a
member of the First Bap-
tist Church of Houston,
Mo.. She enjoyed serving
others and spending time
with as many of her fam-
ily as she could get.
Della is survived by her
two sons, Terry (Susan)
McCallister of Santa Fe,
N.M., and Larry (Lynn)
McCallister of Atlanta,
Ga.; one daughter, Kathy
(Randy) Gonten of Moun-
tain Home, Ark.; one sis-
ter-in-law, Roena Barton
of Summersville, Mo.; four
grandchildren, Samantha
(Matt) Stone of Willard,
Mo., Jennifer (Justen) Kl-
emme of Springfield, Mo.,
Philip (Jocelyn) Gonten
of Mountain Home, Ark.,
and Shannon McCallister
of Atlanta, Ga.; six great-
grandchildren, Christian
brey and Weston Klemme
and Kennedy and Lincoln
Gonten and several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents, five
sisters and husband.
A graveside service was
11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17,
2020, at the Summersville
City Cemetery, Summers-
ville, Mo., with the Rev.
Richard Crawford offi-
ciating. Due to current
restrictions, masks were
required.
Memorials may be made
to The Gideons Inter-
national, www.gideons.
org or East Side Baptist
Church, 718 E. 9th. St.,
Mountain Home, Ark.
Arrangements were
under the direction of
Kirby and Family Funeral
and Cremation Services -
Mountain Home, Ark.
PAID
No Hunting or Trespassing
Notice is hereby given that hunt­ing with either dog or gun, trapping, fishing or
trespassing on land belonging to or in care of the undersigned is strictly forbid-
den and viola­tors of this notice will be li­able to prose­cution.
No hunting or trespassing
nNo trespassing on property of K.L. Kidwell, 6167 Highway 137, Yukon.
1-7-2021
n212 acres, South U.S. 63, Houston (former Nolan Hutcheson property), West
of Indian Creek Bridge, South of Wellspring Church, North of Durham Road,
between U.S. 63 and Cleveland Road. Dick and Susan Steckler. 1-14-2021
nF.E. and Ellen Lee property. Absolutely no trespassing, no hunting, no fish-
ing, no dogs on property at Sand Shoals or Licking. Violators will be prosecut-
ed! 2-4-2021
nAbsolutely no trespassing, no hunting, no dogs on the Dan Christie property
(formerly the Bill Christie property) in the area of North Grand Avenue, Spruce
Street, Airport Road and Forrest Drive, Houston. Violators will be prosecuted!
12-3-2021
Properties added to this list at the rate of $2.50 each per week paid in
advance.
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NEWS
DEATH OBITUARIES COMMUNITY
NOTICES Bill graduated from for two years in nearby pecially for neighborhood CALENDAR
Houston High Summersville. In 1951, widows, the disabled and
RAYMOND “SKEE- School in 1941, he took over as Raymond- people just needing an DEC. 2
TER” SHIRLEY while still only ville’s rural mail-carrier, extra hand. He had a lot nPiney Township meet-
KISER 16 years old. He received and continued that pro- of knowledge and experi- ing is 5:30 p.m. at the town-
Memorial services a B.S. in Agricultural Sci- fession until he retired in ence with woodworking ship maintenance building
will be held at a later ences from the University 1984. Despite this 6-day- and mechanics and was on Forrest Drive in Houston.
date for Raymond “Skee- of Missouri in 1949, after a-week job, he found time always generous with his
ter” Shirley Kiser, 89, a major detour for World to build a house and farm time…and his storytell-
War II. Bill began active operation southeast of ing. DEC. 3
of Mountain Grove. Mr.
Kiser passed away Sat- duty in late 1943, serving Raymondville. In lieu of flowers, dona- nLynch Township meet-
urday, Nov. 21, 2020, at as a Ring Gunner on a B-29 Bill was preceded in tions may be made to Al- ing is 6 p.m. at the township
Texas County Memo- heavy bomber crew in 1944 death by his wife, Joan; len Cemetery. Online con- shed, 14472 Boiling Springs
rial Hospital in Houston. and 1945. He served in the his brother, Robert L. dolences may be made at Rd., Licking.
Send an online condo- 73rd Bomb Wing, 500th Agee; and his parents, Ar- www.evansfh.com. nPublic Water Supply
lence at evansfh.com Bombardment Group, thur and Selma. He is sur- Viewing is 10 a.m. until District #2 meeting is 6 p.m.
A complete obituary WILLIAM HOWARD 883rd Squadron, operat- vived by these nieces and 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at the well house on Morton
will be published later. AGEE ing from the Mariana Is- nephews: Allen Agee of 2020, at Evans Funeral Road, Houston.
William Howard Agee, lands. He completed 35 Texas, Ken Agee of Texas, Home, Houston. Grave- nTyrone Fire Department
son of Arthur and Selma successful missions with Mary (White) Harlan of side service with full mili- meeting is 7 p.m. at Tyrone
MADELYN “KAY” Agee, was born near Ray- over 500 combat hours and Rolla, Mo., Steven Detjen tary honors is at 1 p.m.
WATSON Community building.
mondville, Mo., on Nov. 7, was honorably discharged of Texas, Martha White of at Allen Cemetery with
Services are pending nTexas Lodge #177 AF
1924. He passed away in as a Staff Sergeant with Arizona, Theron White of Pastor Nancy Pounds-
for Madelyn “Kay” Wat- & AM of Houston monthly
Houston, Mo., on Nov. 22, several medals, including Texas and Chris White of Sutherland officiating.
son, 77, of West Plains. meeting is 7:30 p.m. at the
2020, at the age of 96 years The Distinguished Flying California. Many people Pallbearers are Ken Agee,
Mrs. Watson passed Lodge Hall, 812 Dooley,
and 15 days. His death Cross and Air Medal (with have shared fond memo- Allen Agee, Julius Fraley,
away Sunday, Nov. 22, Houston.
came just a few months 4 Oak Leaf Clusters). ries of Bill’s kind, cheer- Dave Sutherland and Kyle
2020, at Ozarks Health- after losing the love of his After the war and col- ful disposition as he drove Harlan. Services were un-
care at West Plains. life, Joan (White), whom lege, Bill returned to up with the mail. He also der the direction of Evans
WEEKLY
Send an online condo- he married 69 years ear- Raymondville where he did many unsung good Funeral Home nThe Eagles Club men’s
lence at evansfh.com. lier, on June 3, 1951. taught adult agriculture deeds over the years, es- PAID meeting is 7 p.m. the sec-
A complete obituary ond and fourth Tuesdays;
will be published next CHIN SUK “LEE” son David Williams of Ab- Mass. She was talented rean food she specialized and the women’s meeting
week. WILLIAMS erdeen, Md.; brother, Yi, and rose in the company in. She was an outgoing is 6 p.m. the first and third
Yi, Chin Suk Williams, Chong Joel and sisters Yi, as an expert in her field. lady, offering her time and Tuesdays.
JOYCE HOAR age 71, was born Dec. 24, Hae Suk and Yi, Suk I, all She enjoyed the trips to services where needed, nAA meeting is 7 p.m. ev-
No services are 1949, in Kwang Ju, South of South Korea. Detroit, in the company often volunteering at the ery Thursday and NA meet-
planned for Joyce Hoar, Korea. Chin and John Williams aircraft, to attend the Senior Center in Sum- ing is 7 p.m. every Friday at
71, of Cabool. She passed away on met in South Korea in yearly automotive shows. mersville. 511 S. First St., Houston.
She passed away Sun- Nov. 16, 2020, at her home 1976 and later married at When the couple retired, Online condolences nWeight Watchers
day, Nov. 22, 2020, at in Eunice, Mo. Renovo, Penn., in Decem- they moved to the Eunice, may be made at www. weigh-in is 5 p.m. and the
Texas County Memorial Mrs. Williams is sur- ber 1978, while residing at Mo., community to have evansfh.com. Burial is in workshop at 5:30 p.m. every
Hospital in Houston. vived by her husband of Falls Church, Va. a change of lifestyle. She Snydertown Cemetery in Monday at the Houston Se-
Send an online condo- 42 years John Williams She enjoyed her work as enjoyed the rural life of Nittany, Penn. Local ar- nior Center.
lence at evansfh.com. of Eunice, Mo.; adopted an automotive fabric de- gardening, feeding her rangements were under nTOPS Club of Licking
A complete obituary daughter, Allison Wil- signer with Joan Fabrics favorite cows and always the direction of Evans Fu- is 3:30 p.m. every Monday
will be published later. liams of Eunice, Mo.; step- Corporation, in Lowell, cooking the wonderful Ko- neral Home, Houston. at the United Methodist
Church in Licking.
nThe Steps to Recov-
Bell ringers sought for
Budget
ery NA meetings are Friday
nPart-time positions evenings at 7 p.m. at St.
holiday campaign in the public grounds Mark’s Church in Houston.
Any questions call: Kevin at
Continued from Page A1 department will be
Texas County Food Pantry executive director changed and two posi- 417-260-5188; Cheryl, 417-
Laura Crowley is seeking people to rings bell dur- nA new Ford F-550 dump trucks  –  mostly tions will be created that 260-2870.
ing the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle fundrais- dump/plow truck to add 1980s models – would be will work 1,000 hours nLicking Adult Educa-
ing campaign. flexibility to the current phased out. during the summer do- tion and Literacy classes
Crowley said that due to the way CARES Act fleet. It will allow for the ing city grounds mainte- are 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday
money was distributed this year, the Pantry will not transport of small loads OTHER ITEMS nance. and 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
receive grant funding for client assistance in 2021. and plowing in tighter “In the past this has Wednesday, in the base-
“State funding has always been the bulk of our as- spots. nThe police depart- been multiple positions ment at the First Baptist
sistance for those in need,” Crowley said, “which There will be two of ment is requesting add- that all worked in differ- Church in Licking.
make our Salvation Army dollars more important these trucks and two of ing a ninth officer, al- ent areas. nRaymondville Adult Ed-
than even for next year.” the F-750 style trucks lowing two on each shift This process will allow ucation and Literacy classes
Crowley said 80-percent of proceeds collected in that will be kept 12 years and enhancing safety for two people to be uti- are 5-8 p.m. every Wednes-
the local Red Kettle campaign stays in Texas Coun- ­–  requiring a replace- for those on the road. A lized for the entire proj- day in the conference room
ty. For information or to volunteer to ring a ball, ment every three years. school resource officer ect,” according to the at McClain Forest Products.
call Crowley at 417-967-4484 The current fleet of would continue. draft. nWe Pray at 10 a.m.
Tuesdays, at 511 S. First
St., Houston. Call Cheryl,
ARRESTS Houston R-1 School District Calendar 417-260-2870.
nCelebrate Recovery is 6
The following ar- Tuesday, Dec. 1 5:30 p.m. MS basket- Saturday, Dec. 12 Thursday, Dec. 17 p.m. Sundays at Faith Fel-
rests were reported 5:30 p.m. MS boys bas- ball at St. James. 7:30 a.m. National 6 p.m. Fourth/Fifth lowship in Houston. Meet-
by the Missouri State ketball vs. Ava. 6 p.m. HS girls basket- ACT test grade Christmas pro- ings are free and open to
Highway Patrol: 6 p.m. HS boys basket- ball at Licking. 6 p.m. Houston Christ- gram. the public.
nA Licking teenager ball at Eminence. mas parade. nTexas County Transpor-
was arrested late Satur- Tuesday, Dec. 8 Friday, Dec. 18 tation of Licking has trans-
day night in Dent Coun- Thursday, Dec. 3 5:30 p.m. MS boys bas- End of second quar-
Sunday, Dec. 13 portation available for every-
ty, the Missouri State State Senior Beta Con- ketball vs. Licking. ter/end of first semester
3 p.m. HS band holiday one. If you would like to ride
Highway Patrol said. vention (virtual) 5:30 p.m. MS girls bas- concert at Hiett Gymna- 6 p.m. HS boys basket- the van, call 573-674-3558
Alex W. Corkell, 17, 5:30 p.m. MS boys bas- ketball vs. Mountain sium ball at Plato. and make appointments a
was charged with DWI, ketball at Thayer Grove. 6 p.m. HS girls basket- day in advance.
failure to drive on the 5:30 p.m. MS girls bas- 6:30 p.m. School board ball vs. Norwood.

CRAFTED
right half of the road- ketball at Cabool meeting Monday, Dec. 14
way resulting in a crash 6 p.m. HS boys basket- Wednesday, Dec. 9 6 p.m. JV boys basket- Monday, Dec. 21
and failing to wear a seat ball vs. Seymour JR Beta State Conven- ball tournament at Nor- Christmas break

YOU
belt. tion (virtual) wood (through Dec. 19) (through Jan. 1)
He was taken to the 5:30 p.m. MS boys bas- Just
Friday, Dec. 4 for
Dent County Jail and Speech & debate tour- Thursday, Dec. 10 ketball vs. Cabool. Saturday, Dec. 26
later released, the patrol 5:30 p.m. MS girls bas-
nament at Truman 5:30 p.m. MS girls HS girls basketball
said. ketball at Cabool.
7 p.m. HS choir con- basketball at Mountain Mountain Grove Holi-
nA wanted Roby man 5:30 p.m. HS boys bas-
cert View Liberty day Tournament. HOUSTO
was arrested Friday ketball at Cuba.
6 p.m. Jazz and cham- N HERAL
night on drug charges,
Monday, Dec. 7 ber winter concert. D
the Missouri State High-
6 p.m. Boys varsity Tuesday, Dec. 15
way Patrol said. 
basketball Mansfield In- Friday, Dec. 11 5:30 p.m. MS boys
Nathan J. Neal, 48, was
vitional (through Dec. 6 p.m. HS girls basket- basketball vs. Willow
wanted on a felony war-
12) ball at Couch Springs.
rant for possession of

DECEMBER 2020
amphetamines, two mis-
demeanor Texas County
warrants for posses-
sion of marijuana and
charged with felony pos- HOUSTON
www.houstonherald.com HERALD
session of methamphet-
amines. 
Neal was taken to the 113 N. Grand • P.O. Box 170
Texas County Jail.  Houston, Mo. 65483
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NEWS
2020 FIREARMS SEASON Annual ‘Share Your Christmas’
program is under way
Share Your Christmas, the yule-
tide drive that helps brighten the
holiday for children in the county,
began last week.
It is housed in the Houston Lions
Club Den basement on North U.S.
63 near the fairgrounds. Pat Miller
is the coordinator for the program
that began 33 years ago and has
helped hundreds over the years.
Applications are sought from
noon to 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday through Dec. 11.
An Angel Tree is at the Houston
Walmart Supercent-
er on South U.S. 63.
Participants can pick
details for a case off
the tree and fulfill the
wishes.
Miller said dona-
tions of new or good
used clothing, toys
and shoes of all sizes,
but especially children’s, are need-
ed. Also on many lists are house-
hold items and bedding.
Persons seeking additional infor-
mation or who would like to help
can call 417-217-1318 or 417-217-6595
or come by the Houston Lions Club.
Cash donations may be mailed to:
Share Your Christmas, P.O. Box
170, Houston, Mo. 65483.
SUBMITTED PHOTO CASES 1-5
Jason Blackwelder of Elk Creek killed this 21-point buck during the firearms portion of
deer hunting season. 1. A 4-year-old-old boy’s toy wish
is some cars or a train. His clothing
14 pants and tops and size 5 shoes.
Board games are the toy wish of
her 9-year-old brother. He is in
need of size 10 shirts, size 8 athlet-
ic type pants and underwear. He
also needs size 4 shoes and socks.
3. Two boys, ages 8 and 10, are
very much in need of clothing.
They both wear size 14/16 pants
and shirts, and size 8 and size 7
men’s shoes. They also need socks,
underwear, gloves and stocking
hats. Toy wishes are books, board
games or sports items.
4. Trucks, movies
or farm animals are
on the Christmas
wish list for these
two brothers, ages 4
and 3. Winter cloth-
ing, sizes 5T and 4T,
is also needed. Shoe
sizes needed are 11
and 10 for small boys.
The 2-year-old little sister needs
size 3T clothes and size 6 toddler
shoes. She likes to play with baby
dolls or any toy for her age. These
children all need winter coats,
hats and gloves as well as socks
and underwear.
5. A teen boy, age 13, enjoys
acrylic painting and would love
some paints and canvas. Size 18
boy’s jeans and shirts and size 10
men’s shoes are also needed. His
16-year-old sister would like some
make-up, nail polish or a hoodie.
She wears size large junior tops

Howell, Texas counties needs are size 5 pants and shirts

and size 12 boys shoes and socks.
His 2-year-old sister needs size 3T
and 7-8 pants, and size 7 1/2 wom-
en’s shoes.
Toys for Tots donation boxes are

lead deer harvest clothes and a winter coat, as well as

size 7 toddler shoes and socks. She
likes dolls and big building blocks.
at Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
Dollar General, Taco Bell and Sim-
mons Bank in Houston. These toys
According to Missouri De- 2. This 10-year-old girl loves to do benefit local children through the
partment of Conservation crafts and painting. She needs size Share Your Christmas program.
data, Texas and Howell coun-
ties were battling Monday for
first place in the fall firearms
deer season. The season ended
Ozarks Food Harvest provides freezer
Tuesday.
At presstime Monday, Howell
to Texas County Food Pantry
County topped the leaderboard Ozarks Food Harvest (OFH) has es, specifically in manufacturing
with 3,168, while Texas County provided more than $200,000 worth and tourism, and increased food
followed with 3,111. of infrastructure and equipment insecurity. This capacity build-
The breakdown in Texas grants to eight of its partner food ing investment is part of Ozarks
County: 1,739 bucks, 247 button pantries to assist with COVID-19 Food Harvest’s long-term strate-
bucks and 1,125 does. relief efforts, including the Texas gic plan to optimize food access
Other leading counties in County Food Pantry in Houston. in rural communities who lack
the state were Franklin (3,109) Seven walk-in freezers and one infrastructure and equipment for
third, Benton (2,690) fourth and walk-in cooler were provided to increased food distribution.
Bollinger (2,599) fifth. various locations, including the Ozarks Food Harvest, the Feed-
It will take a late surge in Houston site. In addition to donat- ing America food bank for south-
Texas County to surpass last ing the 16-by-11 foot units, OFH west Missouri, was a recipient
year’s total. In 2019, hunters funded the concrete pad pouring, of a Feeding America grant that
killed 3,734 during the firearms SUBMITTED PHOTO delivery, assembly and electrical provided funding for the com-
deer season. Hunters were hin- Houston High School graduate Dalton Wilson killed a installation. mercial freezers and cooler. The
dered during the first week be- 12-point buck in Adair County during the fall firearms “We know that food insecurity funding also allowed it to hire
cause of rain and wind. deer season. It field dressed at 270 pounds. rates are higher in rural com- temporary staff, increase truck
munities and will continue to in- routes and purchase additional
crease during COVID-19,” said equipment.
Bart Brown, president and CEO Ozarks Food Harvest is the larg-
Series of monthly Missouri Bicentennial of Ozarks Food Harvest. “We’re est COVID-19 related donor to
so grateful to be able to provide charities in southwest Missouri.
online programs set to begin assistance to our agencies to en- Since April, Ozarks Food Harvest
sure storage space isn’t a barrier has hosted more than 75 mobile
Missouri 2021 is rolling out a new virtual events already being planned next year, to serving more folks in their com- food pantries, purchased an addi-
program series that focuses on the programs along with new projects that will soon be munities.” tional $2.2 million worth of food
and events happening in Missouri to com- announced,” Sweeney said. “It’s a wonder- Rural areas affected by COVID-19 and provided a record-breaking
memorate the state’s 200th anniversary of ful way for Missourians to come together to were targeted for donations as 14 million meals to its network of
statehood. Leading up to the Aug. 10, 2021, an- showcase the vast geographic and cultural they experienced greater job loss- 270 hunger-relief organizations.
niversary day of statehood, Missouri 2021 in- diversity of the state while celebrating the
vites the public to take part in live program- similarities that bring us together.”
ming on Zoom the first Tuesdays A special prize give-away of
at 11 a.m. beginning December Missouri bicentennial promo-
2020 through July 2021. tional items will be given out
Each month will feature a dif- to persons who register for the
ferent subject with guests from free, virtual program. To regis-
the more than 100 local, region- ter for Missouri 2021 Presents:
al and statewide projects and First Tuesdays at 11 a.m. visit
events. https://shsmo.org/events/2020/
The first program at 11 a.m. mo2021-presents-dec. Registra-
Dec. 1 will feature a preview of tion is required.
activities planned for Missouri’s The mission of Missouri 2021
bicentennial year. At this time, events are be- is to promote a better understanding of
ing planned in person, as well as virtual and Missouri and its regions, communities and
hybrid formats depending upon the public’s people, both past and present. The Mis-
safety during the pandemic. Michael Swee- souri Bicentennial provides opportunities
ney, coordinator of Missouri 2021, will give for citizens to celebrate, explore, and share
an overview of the projects and events across perspectives on the state’s rich history and
the state to commemorate Missouri’s 200th culture. More information about Missouri’s SUBMITTED PHOTO
birthday. bicentennial is available online at mis- A grant will allow the Texas County Food Pantry in Houston to have ad-
“There are many exciting projects and souri2021.org. ditional freezer resources.

Local news updated daily online at www.houstonherald.com

A6 Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 n HOUSTON HERALD
OPINION
SEN. CUNNINGHAM:
Giving
thanks
BY SEN. MIKE
CUNNINGHAM
As Thanksgiving Day
approaches, symbols
of the holiday are all
around us. A plump
roasted turkey, Pilgrim
hats and a cornucopia of
fresh produce stir imagi-
nations of a storied gath-
ering of settlers long
ago. The 1621 harvest
feast at Plymouth Plan-
tation probably wasn’t
truly the “First Thanks-
giving,” but the legend
of potential adversaries
joining together to cel-
ebrate God’s blessing
is comforting. Just as
the Pilgrims welcomed
their neighbors and gave
thanks despite great
hardships, we also ex-
press appreciation for
the bounty we have re-
ceived.
The tradition of a na-
tional day of Thanksgiv-
ing first took hold in 1789
with a proclamation by
George Washington. In
1863, during the height
of the Civil War, Abra-
ham Lincoln declared
the last Thursday of
each November to be an
annual day of Thanks-
giving for the entire na-
tion (the date was later
changed to the fourth
Thursday). As I reflect
on the history of the hol-
iday, I am particularly
impressed by President
Lincoln’s 1863 proclama-
tion. During a time when
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FROM OUR FILES
50 Years Ago
Robert Bruce Tilley,
general manager of In-
tercounty Electric Coop-
erative Association, and
William Arthur Hamp-
ton, line foreman, retired
from that organization
on Dec. 31, ending ca-
reers with the coopera-
tive that total 52 years of
service.
The new minister at
the United Methodist
Church in Houston is the
Rev. William Eversdyke,
who moved here from
Woodland, Pa.
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DEANNA MCKINNEY
Assistant to the publisher
brothers took up arms
against brothers, he saw
hope in America. He ob-
served “the blessings of
fruitful fields and health-
ful skies,” took note of
the nation’s progress
beyond the battlefields
and expressed heartfelt
appreciation for “our
beneficent Father who
dwelleth in the Heav-
ens.” What an example
President Lincoln set for
us. Even during times of
unspeakable heartbreak,
he gave thanks, and en-
couraged all Americans
to do the same.
America is experi-
encing a new kind of
heartbreak this year.
COVID-19 appears to be
spreading at an alarm-
ing rate in many parts of
America. Fear of the vi-
rus threatens to disrupt
one of our most-trea-
sured holiday traditions.
For many of us, Thanks-
giving is a time to gather
with friends and fam-
ily. Sadly, some families
may decide to forgo fam-
ily celebrations this year
out of an abundance of
caution over the virus.
We may celebrate
Thanksgiving differently
this year, but the spirit
of the holiday need not
be lost. We can still fel-
lowship with loved ones,
even if we meet over the
phone or on a computer
screen.
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Harvey Beck, one of
Texas County’s best-
known barbers, is retir-
ing on Dec. 31. Beck spent
most of his 50 years as a
barber in Houston and
Raymondville.
A call for bids for a
two-classroom addition
at the Plato Schools has
been issued. A kinder-
garten and elementary
classroom will be erected
as an addition to an exist-
ing elementary building.
The project, estimated at
about $35,000, has been
in the planning stage for
the past few years.
SHARON HAYES
Bookkeeping/composition
AMANDA YORK
Office assistant/marketing
Still reasons to give thanks COLUMN
SIX
While being thankful
OFF THE
might be harder than
usual in 2020 (for obvious nOut of an abundance
reasons), I believe there
CUFF
of caution this year,
is still more than enough many families won’t be
to be thankful for. gathering this year. For
Regardless of circum- those gathering online,
stances in these strange Zoom has announced
days humanity is liv-
DOUG DAVISON
Herald writer/photographer there will be no time
ing through, I think God limit on Thanksgiving.
has instilled a million The “no limits” start at
reasons for which to be
•A pristine Ozarks riv- •Watching a movie that midnight Eastern Time
thankful in our short,
er. moves you to the point of on Nov. 26 and runs
rather insignificant lives,
•Seeing a bald eagle tears. through 6 a.m. Nov. 27.
and thanking Him for
flying above a pristine •A cold glass of water
that should come natu- nThe Thanksgiving
Ozarks river. on a hot July afternoon.
rally and automatically. travel season will be no-
•Finishing a major •Laughing hard while
And I honestly don’t tably different this year
project in the yard, and playing a dice game with
believe it’s all that hard due to the COVID-19
being pleased with the friends.
to find those reasons. pandemic. GasBuddy,
outcome. •Fishing on a perfect
They’re literally every- the travel and naviga-
•Enjoying a really good day and catching a big
where. tion app, released its
batch of northern bean one.
Here are a handful of 2020 annual Thanksgiv-
soup. •Laughing hard while
random examples, in no ing Travel Survey, find-
•Sitting down in a com- watching a rerun of “The
particular order. ing that only 35 percent
fortable living room with Middle.”
•Pets who love you of Americans will be
a nice snack and turning
100-percent, 24-7, no mat- taking to the roads this
on a really big TV. See THANKS, A7
ter what. year, a decrease from 65
percent from last year,
amidst some of the low-
est Thanksgiving gas
prices the country has
seen in years.
FROM THE ARCHIVES nAround the area:
Wri-Comm 911 has
started providing dis-
patch services for the
Wright County Sher-
iff’s Department and
the Hartville Police
Department. It earlier
picked up duties for
the Mountain Grove
Police Department and
Mansfield. Voters ap-
proved the 911 system
in November 2014….
Mountain Grove and
Rolla held public hear-
ings Monday on mask
mandates to fight rapid-
ly spreading COVID-19.
West Plains earlier
adopted an ordinance…
The Seymour board of
education has approved
a new entrance, includ-
ing a new lobby, that is
estimated to cost about
$800,000….West Plains
police, after a recent
rash of gun theft cases
from vehicles, are ask-
ing their residents to
lock their vehicles.
nThe average cost for
HOUSTON HERALD | HOUSTONHERALD.COM/ARCHIVES Thanksgiving dinner
Sixth graders in Orba Benefiel’s class at the Houston Schools constructed this pa- has dropped to a 10-year
per mache burro, along with other handicraft projects, during the study of Mexico low, according to an
as a social studies unit. Students, from left, are: Tom Dunn, Sherry McGuire, Carol American Farm Bureau
Millman and Steve Dawson. The burro was on display in their room for open house Federation survey.
during American Education Week. It is now on loan to the Texas County Library.
Dinner for 10 guests
this year comes to
$46.90, according to the
FROM THE EASEL survey. Costs include
turkey, stuffing and
sweet potatoes.
Turkey prices are
about 7 percent less
than in 2019, at $19.39
for a 16-pound bird.
nAn online fundraiser
conducted by the TCMH
Healthcare Foundation
to benefit Hospice of
Care recently raised
more than $36,000.
All funds raised will
stay in the community
to benefit area Hospice
of Care patients. The
normal fundraiser —a
chili cook-off — had to
be canceled this year to
due COVID-19 concerns.
DOUG DAVISON TYSON TROUTMAN
Reporter Printing manager
PAYTON GUNTER ISAIAH BUSE
Composition Herald intern
 HOUSTON HERALD n Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 A7

Inmate at Licking dies at TCMH ACCIDENTS

An inmate housed at the
South Central Correction-
al Center at Licking died
Thursday afternoon at
Texas County Memorial
Hospital at Houston.
Billy Godfrey, 57, was
serving a life sentence for
35 counts of first-degree
statutory sodomy from
The following acci-
Phelps County. He had
dents were reported
been in prison since Oc-
by the Missouri State
tober 2015. Prison officials
Highway Patrol:
said he died of apparent
nFour persons were
natural causes.
injured Wednesday night
in a crash on Highway 17
about nine miles north of
Clayton M. Highfield, right side of the highway.
13, both of Aurora, went Penn refused treat-
to TCMH. Mitchell and ment at the scene for his
Torianna L. West, 17, of moderate injuries. Both
Carthage, were trans- vehicles were totaled.
ported to Mercy.  Everyone was wearing a
Sentman said no one seatbelt. 
was wearing a seat belt. nA Licking man was

Thanksgiving
Continued from Page A6
We may not hug as
much as we have in past
years, but we can still ex-
press our love. And just
as we do every Thanks-
giving, we can still share
our bounty with those
less fortunate. In fact,
the need to give to others
is probably greater than
ever.
On Thanksgiving Day,
we bow our heads and lift
our thoughts to the heav-
ens, giving God credit
for our many blessings. I
thank God for the beauty
southern Missouri I call
home. I also give thanks
for America. We are
blessed to live in a coun-
try where we are free to
pursue our dreams and
worship as we see fit. Giv-
ing thanks may not come
easily for some Ameri-
cans this year. That’s un-
derstandable, but I hope
we can all find something
to be thankful for.
The words Lincoln
wrote more than 150
years ago still ring true
today, though the cir-
implored all Americans
to give thanks, despite a
brutal Civil War, we too
can count our blessings
in an age of disease, eco-
nomic upheaval and po-
litical differences. As he
said, we can “commend to
His tender care all those
who have become wid-
ows, orphans, mourners
or sufferers . . .  and fer-
vently implore the inter-
position of the Almighty
Hand to heal the wounds
of the nation.”
I hope everyone has a
joyous Thanksgiving. I
wish you all good health
and happiness for the
holiday. Be safe and stay
Roby.  The vehicle was totaled.  injured Thursday morn-
Tpr. Jason Sentman nA Cabool man was ing in a crash north of
said a southbound 2001 injured Wednesday night Houston. 
Ford 150 driven by Xavier in an accident in Benton Tpr. Marty Wiseman
R. Mitchell, 19, of Aurora, County.  said a southbound 1994
traveled off the right side Troopers said the wreck Chevrolet 1500 Silverado
of the roadway, the driver occurred when a south- driven by Jacob D. Mon-
overcorrected, causing bound 2005 International crief, 27, ran off the right
the vehicle to go off the driven by David S. Penn, side of U.S. 63 about five
left side of the highway. 45, of Cabool, crossed miles north of Houston,
It began to overturn and the center of U.S. 65 and came back to the roadway
struck a tree.  struck a northbound 2006 and ran off the left side
Mitchell and three pas- Kenworth driven by Cale and overturned.
sengers were taken by D. Seymour, 43, of Knob Moncrief, who was
ambulances to Mercy in Noster.  wearing a seat belt, was
Springfield and Texas The patrol said the Sey- taken by ambulance with
County Memorial Hos- mour vehicle travelled minor injuries to Texas
pital in Houston. All had off the right side of the County Memorial Hospi-
minor injuries.  roadway and caught fire. tal. The vehicle was to-
A 13-year-old girl and The Penn rig went off the taled, Wiseman said. 

all around us   ̶ especially
in this wonderful part of
Commissioners approve importing,
cumstances of our strife
have changed. Just as he
Thanks
hopeful, giving thanks to
God for your blessings. time.
nBirds chirping.
Continued from Page A6 nPretty flowers.
nWaking up in the
nHaving a jacket that’s
14 years old and still go-
nComing home after
being on vacation.
morning.
nHaving thumbs.

indexing of records for recorder ing strong.

Members of the Tex-
as County Commission
met Nov. 4-5.
Commissioners:
nReviewed new appli-
cations for CARES Act
funding to help fight CO-
VID-19.
nMet with Alex Robert
of Alextricity of Cabool
regarding mapping tele-
phones as part of a new
system.
nDiscussed an equip-
ment issue with Piney
Township.
nHeard from Made-
line Miller of the Texas
County Planning Com-
mission regarding a tele-
conference meeting.
nLearned from Sheriff
Scott Lindsey regarding
the resignation of Logan
Cary effective Nov. 5.
nMet with Lindsay
Koch, recorder of deeds,
and a representative of
Sutterfield Technologies
of Duncan, Okla.
Members approved im-
porting and indexing re-
cords using COVID Act
funding.
nHeard from Mary
Ellen Higashi of Lynch
Township regarding
Klotz Drive and a change
to the approach.
nA brand new pair of
boots.
nDark chocolate-cov-
ered cherries.
nFinding that favorite
knife you thought was
gone for good.
nSitting on the porch
or deck and listening to
the wind in the trees.
nSeeing a baby smile.
nTaking a walk at night
when there’s so much
moonlight you don’t use
a flashlight.
nOrdering your favor-
ite dish from your favor-
ite restaurant and it’s
nRealizing God is in
complete control.
The bottom line is,
just right again. even with all that has
nHaving a store em- happened in 2020, it
ployee smile and say could be worse. There
“thank you” after they could be nothing to be
help you buy something. thankful for.
nCute baby animals. Doug Davison is a
nThe first snow in win- writer, photographer and
ter. newsroom assistant for
nThe first 80-degree the Houston Herald. His
day in spring. columns are posted online
nHearing from a fond at www.houstonherald.
relative you haven’t com. Email: ddavison@
heard from in a long houstonherald.com.

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Houston board of education
participates in training
The Houston board of research as supporting nance.
education participated high student achieve- The board said it rec-
last Tuesday in a board ment and continuous ognizes the value of on-
development workshop district improvement. going professional devel-
facilitated by the Mis- The discussion focused opment to improve out-
souri School Boards’ As- on the importance of ar- comes for students.
sociation. ticulating clear expec- Based on research,
It focused on the re- tations for continuous this is one of a variety of
sults of board members improvement related to workshops designed to
responses to the MSBA student achievement, equip local school board
Board Self Evaluation high quality staff, com- members with the skills
that measures the lead- munity engagement, and knowledge neces-
ership beliefs and prac- board relationships and sary to function as effec-
tices of the school board other topics related to tive education leaders in
that are correlated by effective board gover- their communities.

State, county bicentennial quilts set for

Houston display
Since the pioneer days
of the American Mid-
west, quilts have been a
cornerstone of Missouri
culture, fashion and tra-
dition.
In honor of our great
state’s 200th year anni-
versary, the State Histor-
ical Society of Missouri
and Missouri Star Quilt
Company, in partnership
with the Missouri State
Quilters Guild, teamed
up to create the Missouri
Bicentennial Quilt. Using
one quilt block for each
Missouri county and the
City of St. Louis, the proj-
ect features the unique
characteristics of Mis-
souri culture and style.
The Missouri Bicen-
tennial Quilt will travel
across the state between
2020 and 2021. It will stop
in Houston at the Melba
Performing Arts Center
in Houston with an exhi-
bition open to the public
Dec. 5-6, alongside the
Texas County Quilt. A
digital exhibition is also
for viewing is online at
https://missouri2021.
org/bicentennial-quilt/.
The Texas County quilt
block was created by Te-
resa Kay Baker of Hous-
ton. It features the banks
of the Big Piney River.
The river is a 110-mile-
long tributary of the Gas-
conade River and runs
through the Mark Twain
National Forest.
“Texas County is
known for its beautiful
Big Piney River, its lush
forests, majestic bluffs
and green pastures,”
Baker said.
Quilt block submis-
sions were accepted from
Oct. 8, 2018, through
Sept. 2, 2019. Multiple
submissions from the
same county were judged
according to the level of
creativity and craft and
description of signifi-
cance. The judging com-
mittee included repre-
sentatives from Missouri
Star Quilt Company,
the State Historical So-
ciety of Missouri, and
Missouri State Quilters
Guild. Over the winter of
2019-2020, Missouri Star
Quilt Company stitched
the blocks together and
gave the quilt its final
look.
As the Missouri Bi-
centennial Quilt travels
statewide, Missourians
will have an opportunity
to learn about the rich
geographic and cultural
diversity of the state.
The State Historical
Society of Missouri in
Columbia is the premier
research center for the
study of Missouri state
and local history. Under
the Missouri 2021 banner,
SHSMO is coordinating a
bicentennial commemo-
ration in collaboration
with local and statewide
entities. The mission
of Missouri 2021 is to
promote a better under-
standing of Missouri and
its regions, communities
and people, both past and
present.
A8 Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 n HOUSTON HERALD

NEWS
IMAGES OF TEXAS COUNTY Houston chamber
Dazzling dusk to sponsor
‘Receipt Raffle’
The Houston Area Chamber of Commerce will
conduct a “Receipt Raffle” from this Saturday (Nov.
28) through Saturday, Dec. 12.
Participants can spend $25 at any business that is
a member of the local cham-
ber and be entered to win one
of five $100 gift baskets filled
with items purchased by the
chamber from member busi-
nesses. For official entry, origi-
nal receipts from qualifying
purchases can be brought to
the chamber office (at 501 E.
Walnut St. in Houston) during
regular hours. Receipts can only be used once.
A list of Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
members will be posted on the chamber’s Facebook
page and on the Houston Herald website, and print-
ed lists of members will be available at the chamber
office or Herald office (on Grand Avenue downtown).
A drawing to determine three winners will take
place on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
For more information, call chamber director An-
gie Quinlan at 417-967-2220.

DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD

A November day in Texas County nears its end with a brilliant sunset in the western sky.
SHERIFF
The following are reports recently generated
by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department:
nTammy J. White, 49, and Michael R. White, 23, both
of 8164 Morton Road, Lot 21, in Houston. were each is-
sued citations for first-degree trespassing on Oct. 31.
The two were cited after a deputy was dispatched to a
Morton Road trailer park regarding a report of some-
one entering a vacant trailer and removing items. The
officer spoke with neighbors who confirmed that the
trailer had been broken into and identified suspects.
nA deputy was dispatched at about 8 a.m. Oct. 10
regarding a report of theft at a U.S. 60 residence at
Mountain Grove.
A 26-year-old man there told the officer he had been
visiting at his father’s house and when he got up in
Local man recognized
by American Legion
the morning he discovered his Jeep had been broken
into and that several items had been stolen, including
a Glock pistol valued at $700 and $500 cash. There are
no suspects.
nA deputy was dispatched Nov. 7 regarding a re-
port of a vehicle found in the woods on Mill Road at
Success.
A man there told the officer he had been working
on his property and found a white Dodge Durango
in the woods. He said he didn’t know how long it had
been there.
A computer check revealed that the vehicle belonged
to a Success woman and was known by the deputy to
often be driven by a Success man. It was towed to a lot
in Houston.

POLICE
The following are excerpts from just some of
the reports recently generated by the Houston
Police Department:
nBrenda D. Ramsey, 51, of 403 N. Grand Ave, No. 2,
in Houston, was issued citations for driving with an
expired license, failure to register a motor vehicle
and no insurance after a traffic stop on Nov. 11.
nDavid E. Early, 23, of 403 N. Grand Ave., No. 1,
in Houston, was cited for fourth-degree domestic as-
sault after an incident involving a woman on Nov.
13.
nJoshua K. Harris, 39, of 110 N. Friend St., Apt. 12,
in Licking, was issued citations on Nov. 6 for driv-
ing with a suspended license and failure to register
a motor vehicle.
nKatherine D. Pursifull, 41, of 266 Orchard St. at
Raymondville, was issued a citation for stealing af-
ter allegedly shoplifting at Walmart on Nov. 11.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Long-time Houston resident and businessman
Wilburn Elmore was recently presented with
a 20-year continuous service certificate from
Houston’s American Legion Post 41 and a quilt
crafted by the Piney River Quilting Guild. El-
more is a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.

SHERIFF: “Options are limited” with livestock deaths caused by dogs

By DOUG DAVISON
Houston Herald
ddavison@houstonherald.com
It’s not unusual for the Texas County
Sheriff’s Department to receive phone
calls from people complaining about a
neighbor’s dogs killing livestock.
It’s also not unusual for callers to be
left bewildered and disappointed when
they’re told there isn’t much that law
enforcement can do about their prob-
lem.
“We get a lot of animal calls,” said Tex-
as County Sheriff Scott Lindsey. “When
I became sheriff, I was surprised at the
volume of animal calls we receive. But
what we’re able to do is pretty limited.”
Under an old law, officers could is-
sue citations to the owners of dogs that
killed livestock thanks in large part to
wording that stated the owners must
maintain “adequate care or adequate
control.” But under a new animal abuse
statute drawn up about four years ago,
three key words have been removed.
“The ‘or adequate control’ has been
deleted,” Lindsey said, “and that’s what
the sheriff’s department used to write
tickets on.”
The criteria now outlined in a current
“animal trespass” statute includes as-
pects that aren’t exactly easy to prove.
It states that a person is guilty of ani-
mal trespass if they have “ownership
or custody of an animal and knowingly
fail to provide adequate control for a pe-
riod equal to or exceeding 12 hours.”
“You can imagine from a law enforce-
ment perspective how hard it is to prove dresses dogs killing sheep, and says the a lot of options to help people.”
if the dog was out for two hours before owner of the dogs is “liable for damage” Lindsey said officers will, as a cour-
it killed the sheep, or if was out for 10 caused to the sheep. But that’s only in a tesy, respond to animal calls and gener-
hours or it was out all night and then civil sense, Lindsey said, and no crime ate reports people might be able to use
killed the sheep,” Lindsey said. “That’s has been committed and the sheep own- in civil litigation. He also said people
frustrating for the citizens and it’s frus- er would have to sue the dogs’ owner for still have the right to use force to defend
trating for the deputies who used to any recovery to occur. themselves and their property.
work under the old statute. There’s another “dangerous dog” “We’ve kind of gone full circle,” Lind-
“I’m not sure why the law changed, statute that deals with biting dogs, but sey said. “Back in the ’90s and before
but I’m sure there was something in that law tends to conflict with some oth- that, that’s how it was handled, and
Jeff City that caused that to happen.” er laws, Lindsey said. now we’re back to telling people that.
The issue was recently “And unless the dog I don’t think that’s a bad thing at all,
brought to light again bites a person, that statute but some folks aren’t comfortable do-
when a southeast Texas doesn’t apply,” he said. ing that. They want our help and then
County man had eight Lindsey said that when they’re upset that we can’t do it.”
high-dollar sheep killed by he started as a dispatcher Lindsey said the bottom line is, there’s
dogs and called the TCSD. with the TCSD in 1997, ani- only so much a deputy can do.
It was not the first time the mal calls weren’t as com- “I think the main point I would like to
same man had lost sheep to mon. make here is simply what we can do and
dog attacks, and he ques- “I think the philoso- what we can’t do,” he said. “We don’t
tioned why more wasn’t phy was different on both mind people calling and we’ll go out as
being done in what he felt ends,” he said. “When peo- a courtesy and listen and take reports,
was a timely manner. ple called about dogs back but our options are limited are far as
“We’ve spoken with him LINDSEY then, the advice the sheriff charging a crime.
and addressed his con- gave was ‘you have a right “We do deal with a lot of civil matters,
cerns the best we can,” Lindsey said. to defend yourself and your property,’ but that’s not our primary purpose and
“But one thing we always have to be or basically handle it however you need we can’t take reports on every civil mat-
mindful of is prioritizing calls. When to. ter because we have too many criminal
he called in we had a couple of assault “And most people didn’t call in, they matters to deal with. But in the case of
calls going on, and we have to send offi- just did that.” animals, because of the way the stat-
cers to the most dangerous calls, where As time went on and officers were utes are, I’m going to make sure our
somebody might be hurt or beyond. able to write citations in dog-attack in- staff knows we should go out and take
“So it’s fair for him to say we didn’t cidents, people realized they could get reports just to try and help our citizens
get to him in a timely manner, but in help from law enforcement and became out in documenting things.”
the largest county in Missouri, with 10 increasingly accustomed to seeking it. Details about current Missouri stat-
deputies assigned, we can’t always get “Then when the statute changed and utes can be found online at revisor.
to every call as quick as I would like.” made it more difficult to prosecute,” mo.gov.
Interestingly, one of the 600-plus stat- Lindsey said, “we still get a significant The phone number at the Texas Coun-
utes in Missouri law specifically ad- volume of calls but we’re stuck with not ty Sheriff’s Department is 417-967-4165.
 HOUSTON HERALD n Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 B1

SPORTS
HHS FOOTBALL
Mitchell named to
All-SCA
defensive first team
Seven Houston High School football
players received South Central Associa-
tion All-Conference recognition for the
2020 season.
Houston senior Trevor Mitchell was
named to the defensive first team as a
lineman, while sophomore center Casey
Merckling made the offensive second
team.
Tigers receiving honorable mention
on offense included junior running back
Bailey Hurst and junior tight end Kor-
byn Tune, while honorable mention on
defense went to senior defensive back
Rene Lathrom, junior lineman Alex
Swallow and sophomore linebacker An-
thony Carroll.
Thayer senior quarterback Jayce Ha-
ven was named SCA Back of the Year
and Salem senior Brandon White was
Lineman of the Year. Thayer’s Billy Web-
ber was named SCA football Coach of the
Year, as eight Thayer players received
first-team honors (four on offense and
four on defense).
A complete All-SCA football list accom-
panies this story online at www.houston-
herald.com.
DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD
After leading Houston in tackles in the
2020 season, senior Trevor Mitchell was
named to the All-SCA first team defense.
Sophomore center Casey Merckling
made the All-SCA offensive second team.
Valuable competition
HHS hoops teams get in some game-like preaseason practice
By DOUG DAVISON
Houston Herald
ddavison@houstonherald.com
Both Houston High
School basketball teams
hosted preseason practice
games on Tuesday of last
week, with the girls facing
Plato and the boys taking
on Eminence.
Each contest was con-
ducted like four 8-minute
mini-games, with the score
and team fouls being zeroed
out before each period.
Both HHS girls head
coach Brent Kell and boys
head coach Jim Moore took
the opportunity to watch
several combinations of
players on the court, and
both squads worked on
various offensive sets and
defensive strategies.
DEFENSE AND DEPTH
At times, the Lady Tigers’ DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD
defense caused the visiting HHS junior Hannah Dzurick drives toward the basket during the Lady Tigers’ preseason
Lady Eagles to go for long game against Plato Nov. 17 in Hiett Gymnasium.
stretches without scoring.
“We did a pretty decent his somewhat height-chal-
job of putting pressure on lenged team against some
the ball,” said head coach of the better opponents.
Brent Kell. “We have a lot “I believe our post play
of work to do on the help is progressing, but we still
side defense, seeing the ball have work to do there,” he
all the time, not losing our said. “But I’m pleased with
man and picking up our where we’re at at this point.
man quicker on the press. I thought we rebounded
It was difficult picking our well on both ends the floor,
man up at times because and for the most part, I
there was no numbers on thought we hustled and got
their uniforms, and I think after loose balls.
they will do a better job of “We want to be a team
that in real games.” that wins the battle on the
Kell liked the way his boards and gets the major-
players ran the court with ity of loose balls.”
the ball, but wasn’t as The Lady Tigers’ leader is
pleased when they were in hoping his team can oper-
half-court situations. ate as a unit, without hav-
“I thought we did a re- ing to ponder every move.
ally good job of pushing “Were trying to get to
the ball and looking up the where we don’t have to
court over the top of the de- think, but we react and we
fense with our fast break,” just go and play,” Kell said.
he said, “but I wasn’t very “I think we’re getting clos-
pleased with the way that er to that, but we still have
we ran our offense. We have work to do.”
to do a better job of seeing Even in the preseason
the cutters and looking into environment, Houston’s DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD
our post.” depth was apparent. HHS sophomore Brody McNew goes up for a shot during the
Kell has stated he believes Tigers’ preseason game against Eminence last week in Hiett
post play will be crucial for See HOOPS, B7 Gymnasium.

HMS hoops squads start seasons Liberty, Thayer earn

with several games on the road
Houston Middle School’s boys and girls basketball
teams have been busy to begin their 2020 seasons.
Here’s a rundown of things that have transpired so far
(based on available information).
8TH-GRADE BOYS
nNov. 10: Lost to Thayer, 50-7, at the West Plains Tour-
nament.
Dakoata Hofstetter scored 3 points for Houston, While
Jordan Arthur and Zeke Grange each had 2.
nNov. 12: Lost at Richards, 51-11.
Arthur led the Tigers in scoring with 4 points.
nNov. 16: Won at Cabool, 50-30.
Arthur poured in 25 points for Houston, while Caden
Root scored 8, Dylan Dzurick had 6 and Grange added 5.
nNov. 19: Lost at Salem, 25-18.
Root scored 5 points, while Arthur and Dzurick had 4
apiece.
Note: The Tigers went 2-for-17 from the free throw line
in the 7-point loss.
The team was 1-3 after the Salem game.
7TH-GRADE BOYS
nNov. 10: Lost to Thayer, 26-23, at the West Plains
Tournament.
D.J. Riley led Houston in scoring with 11 points and
Caden Guerra had 8.
nNov. 12: Won at Richards, 52-19.
Riley topped the Tigers in scoring with 25 points, while
Elyjia Turrubiates had 10 and Mason Dodson added 8.
nNov. 16: Won 41-22 at Cabool.
Riley led Houston’s balanced scoring attack with 17
points, while Dodson had 11, Guerra had 7 and Turrubi-
ates added 5.
nNov. 19: Won at Salem, 35-20.
Dodson led Houston with 12 points, while Riley scored
9, Turrubiates had 6 and Jack Sawyer added 4.
The team was 3-1 after the Salem game.
See HMS, B7
football district titles
Three South Central Association teams played
Nov. 13 in Missouri State High School Activities As-
sociation football district championship games.
Two were victorious, as Thayer beat Hayti 55-
22 in the Class 1 District 1 title contest and Liberty
topped Fair Grove 44-20 to secure the Class 2 District
3 crown. In the Class 3 District 5 championship game,
Buffalo blanked Mountain Grove 42-0.
Last Saturday, Thayer downed South Callaway 42-
15 in a Class 1 quarterfinals game and will face Wind-
sor in the semifinals this Saturday (Nov. 28).
Adrian and Mid-Buchanon will meet in the other
Class 1 semifinal.
In a Class 2 quarterfinal contest, Liberty’s season
came to an end in a 32-8 loss to Lamar.
Lamar advances to play Jefferson this Saturday,
while Palmyra and St. Pius X will meet in the other
Class 2 semifinal.
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Vrba sentenced to life without parole in county murder

A Texas County man was sentenced
to life without parole for the 2017 mur-
der of a transgender teen.
Andrew Vrba, 21, was sentenced Fri-
day in Greene County Judge Calvin
Holden’s courtroom in Springfield
Vrba is the fourth and final co-de-
fendant found guilty in the killing of
17-year-old Ally Steinfeld.
Vrba previously had confessed to
stabbing Steinfeld on Sept. 20 2017, in
Texas County, six days after Steinfeld’s
family reported the teen missing and
before law enforcement realized Stein-
feld was dead.
Vrba was found guilty of first-degree
murder and armed criminal action in a
bench trial in August.
Steinfeld’s family participated in the
hearing via video conference.
In her victim’s impact statement at
the sentencing hearing, Steinfeld’s
mom, Amber Boswell, sobbed.
“My son said that (Vrba) was the only
best guy friend he ever had,” Boswell
said. “I miss my son every day.”
Vrba, wearing jailhouse scrubs, ap-
peared to be watching the video screen
intently.
“It turned my whole world into a pure
nightmare,” Boswell said. “My son was
so nice and innocent. He didn’t have a
mean bone in his body.”
Vrba’s mother, Ozell Spicer, was in
the courtroom and also addressed the
judge.
“I loved this boy since before he was
born,” Spicer said. “I’ll always love him.
I’ll always support him.”
“I wake up every day — this is a night-
mare. I wish it never happened,” Spicer
said. “I am so sorry to (Steinfeld’s) fam-
ily. I know he did nothing to deserve it.”
For the first time since his trial began,
Vrba addressed the court. He spoke to
Steinfeld’s family.
“There is no amount of times I could
say sorry,” Vrba said. “I loved him as a
brother. I regret it every day. I promise
you I’m sorry.”
Vrba was accompanied in court Fri-
day by his attorneys Tom Jacquinot
with the Capital Division of Missouri
State Public Defenders, and Devon Pas-
ley.
Prior to Holden handing down the
sentence, Jacquinot called psychologist
Dr. Lauren Richerson to testify about
brain development and Vrba’s ADHD
diagnosis.
Richerson explained that a person’s
brain is not fully developed until the
age of 24.
The prefrontal cortex which controls
judgment and decision making is the
last part of the brain to develop, Rich-
erson said.
Asked if she believes an 18-year-old
criminal offender presents “a greater
potential for rehabilitation than an
adult at 24 with a fully developed brain,”
Richerson said yes.
Education would have more impact
on the 18-year-old, she said.
Vrba was 18 when Steinfeld was killed.
Richerson testified that Vrba is diag-
nosed with ADHD and that “impulsiv-
ity is a hallmark of ADHD.”
Jacquinot asked Richerson if she saw
evidence of Vrba’s disability and “im-
pulsivity” in the interrogation tapes.
“Yes. I do not recall instances of calm
deliberate responding,” she said. “This
is speculation, but it appears to me he
wanted approval, social approval.”
Texas County Prosecutor Parke Ste-
vens Jr. asked Richerson how much the
defense has paid her.
About $10,000, she said.
Jacquinot asked Holden to rule that
a life sentence without parole for Vrba
is a violation of the Eighth Amendment
(the Cruel and Unusual Punishments
Clause).
“The punishment is disproportionate
and fundamentally unfair,” Jacquinot
said. “It is an extreme punishment.”
Stevens reminded Holden that the
mandatory sentence for first-degree
murder was created by the Missouri
legislature and upheld by the Missouri
Supreme Court.
“I don’t like the statute,” Holden said.
“In the end, you follow the law. The stat-
ute is there. I don’t agree with it. I know
this sentence is disproportionate, but it
is the sentence set down by the statute.”
Holden later addressed Steinfeld’s
family regarding what he said about the
mandatory sentencing statute.
“I don’t want you to think I downplay
what happened to your son,” Holden
said. “It was a terrible thing.”
Vrba, by his own admission, was the
one who wielded the knife.
At question in Vrba’s trial was not
whether he killed Steinfeld, but rather
if the murder was premeditated — the
difference between first and second-de-
gree murder.
The death penalty was taken off the
table when Vrba agreed to a bench tri-
al. Stevens said that was also at the re-
quest of Steinfeld’s family.
The story garnered worldwide me-
dia attention, due in part to informa-
tion made public by law enforcement
in 2017. But contrary to information
in the Texas County Sheriff’s Depart-
ment’s original probable cause state-
ment, there was no evidence – other
than statements made by one of the
co-defendants – that Vrba gouged out
Steinfield’s eyes or mutilated her geni-
tals.
According to Jacquinot, the detective
who wrote the probable cause state-
ment testified in a deposition that Ste-
vens insisted those statements be in-
cluded in the probable cause statement.
Three other co-defendants have al-
ready pleaded guilty and been sen-
tenced for their roles in disposing of
and hiding Steinfeld’s remains.
Briana Calderas pleaded guilty to
abandonment of a corpse, concealing a
felony and tampering with physical ev-
idence in a felony prosecution. She was
sentenced to eight years in 2019 and has
since been paroled.
Isis Schauer pleaded guilty to second-
degree murder and abandonment of a
corpse. She was sentenced to 20 years
and is appealing her conviction.
James Grigsby pleaded guilty to
abandonment of a corpse and was sen-
tenced to four years. He has been pa-
roled.
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TCMH Healthcare Foundation Local radio station to conduct

to award scholarships
The Texas County Memorial Hos-
pital Healthcare Foundation plans to
award $2,000 in educational scholar-
ships for the spring 2021 academic
year. The organization is accepting ap-
plications.
The TCMH Healthcare Foundation
Educational Scholarship Program is
designed to assist area students who
are pursuing or planning to pursue
education in a healthcare-related field
or those working in healthcare who
are pursuing additional education for
their current career.
dation hosts an annual golf tourna-
ment to raise money for the scholar-
ship program, and plans are underway
to host a one again in 2021.
Eligible students must be accepted
to or currently enrolled in an accred-
ited university, college or post-second-
ary training program. Residents of
the TCMH service area — all of Texas
County and Mountain Grove — and
students that are graduates of Texas
County and Mountain Grove schools
are eligible to apply. Applicants al-
ready pursuing a career in a health-
special programming on Black Friday
This Friday will be Black Friday, a typical after-Thanksgiving shopping day.
Unfortunately this year there’s a good chance another record will be set for
COVID-19 deaths in America.
With so many pandemic numbers thrown at us daily it can become so routine
that they are often ignored as just “the usual.”
Rather than just having safety reminders, community radio KZ88 in Cabool
(88.1 FM) will try to put lives lost in perspective on Black Friday. Listeners that
day will hear a special tone during the day, with each sounding of the tone rep-
resenting another life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S.
“Over a quarter of a million lives have been taken by the virus this year,” a
spokesman said. “It’s easy for people to dismiss the risk until they are hit with a
loss. Every special tone you hear broadcast Friday will be another family having
to deal with the loss of a loved one.”

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The foundation is in its 13th year of care organization, or applicants plan-

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the spring, and its board of directors with direct patient care are eligible to

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has awarded scholarships totaling apply for the scholarships.

$117,000 in that time. Students from
towns across the TCMH service area
have received them.
“Educational scholarships are a
major focus area of the healthcare
foundation,” said TCMH Healthcare
Foundation director Jay Gentry. “The
board of directors of the foundation
recognizes the need to assist areas stu-
dents in their educational endeavors
NOW !
The application asks for informa-
tion about the student and requires a
short essay about the student’s career
and educational goals. Applicants are
also asked to list community involve-
ment activities on their application,
and they may be asked to meet with
foundation board members for a short
personal interview.
The deadline is Jan. 15. Awards will

with hopes that the student will return
to or stay in the Texas County area to
provide healthcare services to area
residents after receiving additional
education.”
Endowed scholarships provide some
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Online auction raises funds

for Hospice of Care
Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation’s first ever online
auction that took place from Oct. 27-Nov. 8 was a success, raising $36,041 for
TCMH Hospice of Care. The fundraising total included cash and non-cash gifts.
Due to the pandemic, it was held in place of the annual chili cook off event.
Funds raised benefit TCMH Hospice of Care, which provides end of life and
grief support care for patients and their families in Texas County and the sur-
rounding area.
“The success of this event would not have been possible without the incred-
ible support from our sponsors and our community,” said TCMH Healthcare
Foundation director Jay Gentry.
Support came in many ways including critical sponsorships, merchandise do-
nations, in-kind services and through the bidders who actively participated in
the auction.
Corporate underwriters were Progressive Ozark Bank, Ozark Independent
Living and Associated Purchasing Services.
For the past 14 years, a beef purchased at the county fair to raise funds for
Hospice of Care through the previous chili cook off events and this year’s online
auction, has been donated by friends and family of the late Dr. I.C. and Margaret
Keeney.
John and Jeannie Beltz of Willow Springs along with David and Carol Keeney,
and Steve and Diane Pierce carried that tradition forward again this year.
Before the inception of the cook off, the Keeney and Beltz families purchased
a beef that was donated to Hospice of Care to raise funds for the organization.
The foundation has a designated “Hospice Fund” where the online auction
funds and other donations to Hospice of Care are held.
For questions about the auction or to make a donation to TCMH Hospice of
Care, contact the TCMH Healthcare Foundation at 417-967-1377.
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Ted Moore, pastor
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Kermit Lonning, pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. RAs/GAs 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Church Training 6:00 p.m.
Eunice Baptist Church Evening Worship 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Gordon Rhodes, pastor Wednesday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Hopewell Free Will
1453 SAM HOUSTON BLVD (HWY 63) Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
417-967-4179
Baptist Church Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Catholic
Frank McCune, pastor – Graff Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Our pleasure is to please you. We service what we sell!
MON-SAT 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 1466 Sam Houston Blvd., Houston | 417-967-4128
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. St. Mark’s Catholic Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm, Sat. 8 am - noon
chchomecenter.com Rev. Rayappa Chinnabathini GrandApplianceHouston.com
Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday
of Houston and Friday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Russ Stigall, pastor
Houston First Free Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Will Baptist Church Morning Worship 10:35 a.m. St. John’s Mission
Danny Delcour, pastor Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Licking
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Thursday Mass 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. First Baptist Church
Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m.
of Licking St. Vincent’s Mission Making Dreams Come True Since 1903.
Rob Lilly, pastor Roby
Houston Bible Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Saturday Mass 6 p.m. Making Dreams Come True Since 1903.
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Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. First Baptist Worship 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Church of Plato
Mitch Walker, interim pastor
New Life Free Will Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
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Sunday School
Morning Worship
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. First Baptist Church White Rock Community how to become a
supporting sponsor of
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. of Summersville Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.
and Youth Program 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
this informative church
Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m.
No. 1 Free Will Nagle Christian directory, please contact
Hickory Ridge
Baptist Church Church Wally Burchett at:
Baptist Church Terry Snelling, pastor
4 miles north of Huggins
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or call 615-717-5700.
122 E. PINE ST. | HOUSTON Worship 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
417-967-4411 Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Morning Worship
Evening Worship
11:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Oak Grove Free Will Church of Christ
Baptist Church New Beginnings
McDonald’s
Covering
Bill Vandivort, pastor Church
Southwest Missouri
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Baptist Church
Since 1958
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor Scott Barton
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
of Christ of Houston
W. Hwy. 17, Houston
417-935-4236 Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Todd Richardson, evangelist 1432 S. Sam Houston
301 West Steel • Seymour Sunday Evening Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Blvd., Houston
wholesalemonumentco.com Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening 1:30 p.m.
wholesalemonument@centurytel.net Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. 417-967-4000

I raise a hallelujah,
in the presence of my enemies “Raise a Hallelujah”
I raise a hallelujah,
- Bethel Music
louder than the unbelief
 HOUSTON HERALD n Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 B5

WORSHIP GUIDE
We've reopened FAITH-BASED EVENTS
The following are listings of activities and events hosted by area churches and
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! ministries. To list yours, email news@houstonherald.com by 5 p.m. each Monday.
LAUNCH STUDENT MINISTRIES
EVERY WEDNESDAY
nLocation: Faith Fellowship, Houston
nTime: 7 p.m.
nFacebook: launchstudentministries
nInstagram & Snapchat: launch54
Houston First Baptist nDetails: Launch meets for youth group each Wednesday inside the Launch
http://firstbaptistchurchhouston.org/ Student Center. Teenagers in grades 7-12 are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m.
with pool, basketball, video games and a full snack bar available.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY
EVERY SUNDAYE
nLocation: Faith Fellowship, Houston
nTime: 6 p.m.
nFacebook: faithfellowshipcr
nWebsite: www.faithfellowshiphouston.org
nDetails: Celebrate Recovery a Christ-centered recovery program. The ser-
CABOOL 417-962-4206 vice is 6 p.m. each Sunday. Celebration Place for children ages 5-12 meets 1433 S. Sam Houston Blvd.
MTN GROVE 417-926-4206 at 6 p.m.
WILLOW SPRINGS 417-469-3456
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Church of Christ Cabool Victory Faith Fellowship

401 S. First Bill Villapiano, pastor
Houston Worship Center 7804 Highway 17, Houston TCMH Chapel &
Church 121 S. U.S. 63, Cabool
417-967-3694 Pastor Bill Kelley
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Volunteer Chaplains
of Christ Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Highway 38, Bendavis Celebrate Recovery

We want to be
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.
Edward Williamson, minister Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Available 24/7 for
Sunday Morning 10:30 a.m
Fairview Pentecostal Launch Student Ministries Your Spiritual Health
YOUR tire store! Church
Holiness Church
John Emery, pastor
SuperKids
Adult Teaching

OPEN SATURDAY MORNING of Christ Highways 38 and M

(Temple Lot)
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Church of God
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Hillside Texas County
Morning Worship 10:55 a.m. Wedding Chapel Memorial Hospital
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. 210 S. Fourth St., Houston
1333 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Houston
Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Sunday Bible Study 4:30 p.m.
www.tcmh.org | 417-967-3311
Midvale Pentecostal Orthodox Christian
Holiness Church Church
Michael L. Brown, pastor General Leonard Wood

PESTS TAKING OVER? First Church of God Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Army Hospital Chapel
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Call Stallcup Sunday Evening
Wednesday Evening
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Palace Union Church
Exterminating New Life Ministries Wesley Wallace, pastor
1/4 mile from Fort Wood
117 Hwy 32
Termite and Pest Control! Lutheran Highway 17 North, Roby
Southgate Hwys. AW at TT Licking, MO
Judy Routh, pastor
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Holy Cross Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
573-674-3734
417-967-2575 Lutheran Church
Morning Worship
Sunday Evening
10:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Worship 11:00 a.m.

Toll free 866-967-2575 David Kettner, pastor

Worship Service 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Raymondville 719 Ozark Ave.
Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Souls Harbor Community Cabool, MO
Steve and LeAn Stallcup Church
Owners
Methodist Family Worship Greg Berglund, pastor 573-962-3100
Cody Neugebauer, pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Cabool United Morning Worship and
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 5:30 p.m.
Methodist Church Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.

Texas CounTy TeChniCal College

Rev. Terry Lippstreu
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service 10:40 a.m.
Houston United
Methodist Church
Pastor Roger Cary
Worship Service 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Raymondville
United Methodist
6915 S. Highway 63, Houston MO
417-967-5466 or 800-835-1130 Church
Pastor Roger Cary
www.texascountytech.edu Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Services 6:30 p.m.
Various Denominations
Bado Community
Church
Randle Scheets, pastor
417-260-2303
Broken Chain
Church
408 Walnut St.
Pastor Ivan Breedlove
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m
Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m
Wednesday
Bible Study 5:30 p.m.
Houston
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Brett Randall, pastor
417-967-4121
Sat. Sabbath school 9:30 a.m.
Saturday service 11:00 a.m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Summersville
Mennonite Church
Bishop Joe Weirich — Stoops Road
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

PROUD Mormon Big Creek

David Jett, pastor
Trinity Worship Center
Pastor Michael Wasson
Non-denominational
Church of Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
15015 Highway AW, Evening Shade
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Jesus Christ of Evening Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Latter-day Saints Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Houston Ward
Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m. Clear Springs
Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
Community Church Union Chapel
Primary 11:00 a.m. to noon Tim Cantrell, pastor
1717 U.S. 63, Houston Priesthood and JD Mattison, pastor Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m.
417-967-9797 Relief Society Noon Jerry Barton, associate pastor
1981 Bradford Rd
Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m.
800-977-2155 Family history center 6-8:00 pm Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m.
(Wednesdays or by appointment by Willow Springs
calling 417-458-1505) Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
FAX 417-967-2122 Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Wellspring Church
EMAIL: dawn@burchins.com Bill Wright, pastor
Nazarene Community Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.
New Horizon Church Crossroads Church Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Junction of Highways B
of the Nazarene Covering
and 137, Raymondville
GARY AND BRENDA GENTRY • 401 S. GRAND, HOUSTON Ken Lawson, pastor Jim Root, pastor Willow Springs Southwest Missouri
16697 Amber Dr., Houston Since 1958
417-967-2172
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Presbyterian
Elaine’s Tax Service
Sunday Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
210 N Center St, Willow Springs
Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 417-935-4236
Countryside Sunday Bible Study 10:30 a.m.
2680 Main Lane • Mountain Grove
Pentecostal Worship 417-926-4565 ets.traci@gmail.com
Rick Dixon, pastor New Life Ministries
18429 Highway B, Raymondville 13894 Highway 17, Plato
Apostolic Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.

J.L. FRIEND
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Pentecostal Church Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Douglas Hampton, pastor Disciples Sunday Evening 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Fellowship
HARDWARE & Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Everett Perkins, pastor
LUMBER CO.
Tuesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m 205 N. Main, Licking 145 W. HIGHWAY 32, LICKING
SUPPLY Sunday Services
Morning Worship
10 a.m.
11 a.m. 573-674-3115
Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
B6 Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 n HOUSTON HERALD
PUBLIC NOTICES
Trustee’s Sale
In Re: Jeremy R
Miller and Carmen L
Miller, husband and
wife Trustee’s Sale:
For default in payment
of debt and performance
of obligation secured by
Deed of Trust executed
by Jeremy R Miller
and Carmen L Miller,
husband and wife dated
August 22, 2013 and
recorded in the Office of
the Recorder of Deeds of
Texas County, Missouri in
Book 2013, Page 2465 the
undersigned Successor
Trustee, at the request of
the legal holder of said
Note will on Wednesday,
December 2, 2020 between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., (at the specific
time of 10:45 AM), at
the West front door of
the Courthouse, City
of Houston, County of
Texas, State of Missouri,
sell at public vendue
to the highest bidder
for cash the following
described real estate,
described in said Deed
of Trust, and situated in
Texas County, State of
Missouri, to wit:
The North Quarter
of the North West
Quarter of the South
West Quarter (N 1/4
NW 1/4 SW 1/4) of
Section twenty-seven
(27), Township twenty-
nine (29) North of
Range ten (10) West.
[County of Texas,
State of Missouri]
[The information
contained in brackets
has been added to more
accurately reflect the
legal description]
to satisfy said debt and
cost.
Millsap & Singer,
P.C.,
Successor Trustee
612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, Mo. 63005
(636) 537-0110
File No: 198536.120220.
411984 FC
Notice
Pursuant to the Fair
Debt Collection Practices
Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no
information concerning
the collection of this debt
may be given without
the prior consent of the
consumer given directly
to the debt collector or
the express permission
of a court of competent
jurisdiction. The debt
collector is attempting
to collect a debt and any
information obtained will
be used for that purpose.
Publish On: Nov. 5, 12,
19, 26, 2020 28/4t
In the 25th Judicial
Circuit Court,
Texas County,
Missouri
Judge or Division:
Probate
Case Number:
20TE-PR00113
In the Estate of
Keli Brynne Gross,
Deceased.
Notice of Letters
of Administration
Granted
(Independent
Administration)
To All Persons
Interested in the Estate
of Keli Brynne Gross,
Decedent:
On Oct. 27, 2020,
Chi Ann Stevens was
appointed the personal
representative of the
estate of Keli Brynne
Gross, decedent, by the
Probate Division of the
Circuit Court of Texas
County, Missouri. The
personal representative
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
representative’s
business address and
phone number is: Chi
Ann Stevens, 25540 S.
Horsecreek Dr., Afton,
Mo. 74331, 573-453-2529.
The personal
representative’s
attorney’s name,
business address and
phone number is:
Steven Patterson, 1005
S. Pershing Ave., Salem,
Mo. 65560, 573-453-2529.
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 construed to
bar any action against
a decedent’s liability
insurance carrier
through a defendant ad
litem pursuant to Section
537.021, RSMo.
Date of the decedent’s
death: Feb. 2, 2020
Date of first publication:
Nov. 5, 2020
(Seal)
/s/Marci Mosley,
Circuit Clerk
Shelly Cummins,
Probate 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.
28/4t
In the Circuit Court
of Texas County,
Missouri
Probate Division
In the Estate of:
Billy Neil Dickison,
Deceased.
Estate No.
20TE-PR00118
Notice of Hearing to
Determine Heirship
(Sec. 473.663 RSMo.)
To: Brenda Jarrett,
820 Elmore, Cabool, MO.
65689
and all other persons,
known or unknown,
interested or claiming an
interest in the property
hereinbelow described,
as an heir, or through an
heir, of the above-named
decedent.
You are hereby notified
that you are entitled to
appear and be heard at
a hearing to be held Dec.
8, 2020 at 9:00 o’clock
a.m., in the courtroom
of the Probate Division
at Houston, Missouri, on
the petition to determine
the heirs of the above-
named decedent, who
died November 8, 2018 and
their respective interests
as heirs in the following
described property:
Description of
Property
Net Value: $10,000.00
Real Estate under
General Warranty Deed
Bk 2018, Pg 2962:
A part of the South
East Quarter of the
South East Quarter of
Section One (1) Township
Twenty-Eight (28) North,
Range Eleven (11) West,
described as follows:
Beginning at a point
twenty (20) feet North of
the Southwest corner of
the South East Quarter
of the South East
Quarter and run North
on the West line thereof
a distance of three
hundred sixty one (361)
feet to the South Line of
the private road deeded
to Jerry D. Roberts and
Carol S. Roberts in a
Warranty Deed recorded
in Book 309 at Page 173
of the Deed Records of
Texas County, Missouri,
thence East on the South
line of said private road
approximately four
hundred (400) feet to the
West Right of way line
of U.S. Highway No. 63
thence Southwest with
the West Right of way line
of Highway No. 63 to a
point due East of the true
place of beginning, being
the point where the West
Line of said Highway
No. 63 and the North line
of the existing Roberts
private road mentioned
above intersect, thence
West along the North line
of said Roberts private
road to the true place of
beginning.
Description of
Property
Net Value: $29,000.00
Real Estate under
General Warranty Deed
BK 2018, Pg 2963:
The East Half of Lot
27 and all of Lot 28, in
Block A of the City of
Cabool, Missouri. And a
part of the SE1/4 NW1/4
of Section 12, Township
28 North, Range 11
West, more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the
Northwest Corner of
the East Half of Lot 27
of Block A in the City of
Cabool, Missouri, and
run North to the North
line of the said Southeast
Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter, thence East 90
feet to a point due North
of the Northeast corner
of said Lot 28 of Block
A, thence South to the
Northeast corner of said
Lot 28 and thence West to
the place of beginning.
Total net value of
Estate: $39,000.00
Dated: Oct. 30, 2020
(Seal)
/s/Marci Mosley,
Circuit Clerk
By: Shelly Cummins,
Deputy Clerk
/s/Lori B. Rook, Mo Bar
No. 59393, 2832 S. Ingram
Mill Road, Ste. 100,
Springfield, Mo. 65804;
Phone: 417-868-8200; Fax:
417-862-0847 28/4t
In the 25th Judicial
Circuit Court,
Texas County,
Missouri
Judge or Division:
Probate
Case Number:
20TE-PR00108
In the Estate of
Larry Lee Landers,
Deceased.
Notice of Letters
of Administration
Granted
(Supervised
Administration)
To All Persons
Interested in the Estate
of Larry Lee Landers,
Decedent:
On Nov. 4, 2020,
Steven Sperlazza was
appointed the personal
representative of the
estate of Larry Lee
Landers, decedent, by the
Probate Division of the
Circuit Court of Texas
County, Missouri. The
personal representative’s
business and phone
number is: Steven
Sperlazza, 8537 Highway
E, Houston, Mo. 65483;
417-967-4747.
The personal
representative’s
attorney’s name,
business address and
phone number is: Brad D.
Eidson, 112 E. Main/P.O.
Box 95, Houston, Mo.
65483; 417-967-4747.
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 construed to
bar any action against
a decedent’s liability
insurance carrier
through a defendant ad
litem pursuant to Section
537.021, RSMo.
Date of the decedent’s
death: Aug. 29, 2020
Date of first publication:
Nov. 12, 2020
(Seal)
Marci Mosley, Circuit
Clerk
Shelly Cummins,
Probate Clerk
Inventory Due: Dec.
4, 2020
Final Settlement
Due: June 2, 2021
If the Final
Settlement cannot be
filed on said date, the
Annual Settlement will
be due: Nov. 4, 2021
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.
29/4t
In The 25th Judicial
Circuit Court,
Texas County,
Missouri
Judge or Division:
Probate
Case Number:
20TE-PR00107
In the Estate of
Judy Kay Masters,
Deceased.
Notice of Letters
of Administration
Granted
(Supervised
Administration)
To All Persons
Interested in the Estate
of Judy Kay Masters,
Decedent:
On Nov. 13, 2020, Keith
Allen Masters was
appointed the personal
representative of the
estate of Judy Kay
Masters, decedent, by the
Probate Division of the
Circuit Court of Texas
County, Missouri. The
personal representative’s
business address and
phone number is: Keith
Masters, 214 N. Main St.,
Liberal, Mo. 64762; 417-
865-7400.
The personal
representative’s
attorney’s name,
business address and
phone number is: Daniel
Johnson, 901 East St.
Louis St., Suite 402,
Springfield, Mo. 65806;
417-865-7400.
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 construed to
bar any action against
a decedent’s liability
insurance carrier
through a defendant ad
litem pursuant to Section
537.021, RSMo.
Date of the decedent’s
death: Sept. 27, 2019
Date of first publication:
Nov. 19, 2020
(Seal)
Marci Mosley, Circuit
Clerk
Shelly Cummins,
Probate Clerk
Inventory Due: Dec.
14, 2020
Final Settlement
Due: June 11, 2021
If the Final
Settlement cannot be
filed on said date, the
Annual Settlement will
be due: Nov. 15, 2021
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.
30/4t
Trustee’s Sale
In Re: Randy
Richardson; a single
person Trustee’s Sale:
For default in payment
of debt and performance
of obligation secured by
Deed of Trust executed
by Randy Richardson; a
single person dated May
7, 2010 and recorded in
the Office of the Recorder
of Deeds of Texas County,
Missouri in Book 921,
Page 248 the undersigned
Successor Trustee, at
the request of the legal
holder of said Note will
on Wednesday, December
16, 2020 between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., (at the specific
time of 10:45 AM), at
the West front door of
the Courthouse, City
of Houston, County of
Texas, State of Missouri,
sell at public vendue
to the highest bidder
for cash the following
described real estate,
described in said Deed
of Trust, and situated in
Texas County, State of
Missouri, to wit:
Located in Texas
County, Missouri, to-
wit: The East 90 feet of
Lots 12, 13, and 14 of
R.L. Hayes Subdivision
of Cabool, Missouri.
to satisfy said debt and
cost.
Millsap & Singer,
P.C.,
Successor Trustee
612 Spirit Drive
St. Louis, Mo. 63005
(636) 537-0110
File No: 204061.121620.
412118 FC
Notice
Pursuant to the Fair
Debt Collection Practices
Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no
information concerning
the collection of this debt
may be given without
the prior consent of the
consumer given directly
to the debt collector or
the express permission
of a court of competent
jurisdiction. The debt
collector is attempting
to collect a debt and any
information obtained will
be used for that purpose.
Publish On: Nov. 19, 26,
Dec. 3, 10, 2020 30/4t
Notice of
Annual Meeting
Pursuant to the by-laws
of The Summersville
Development Corp.,
Summersville, Mo.,
an annual meeting
of the stockholders
of the Summersville
Development Corp.,
a corporation of
Summersville, Mo., is
hereby called to be held
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
1, 2020, at the Security
Bank of the Ozarks in
Summersville for the
following purposes: 1.
Elect members of the
board of directors for
the ensuing year. 2.
Discuss and transact
any other business
brought to the attention
of the stockholders in
attendance.
By order of the board
of directors.
Summersville, Mo.
Colleen Bradford,
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Hoops MSHP adopts

Continued from Page B1
new website look
Kell wants that depth to help every player improve.
“I want the girls to practice every day like they’re The Missouri State Highway Patrol invites the pub-
trying to make the team,” Kell said. “With our depth, lic to visit the agency’s updated website at https://
that’s the way they’re going to have to come to work statepatrol.dps.mo.gov.
every day because there’s somebody there waiting to The home page has been advanced and modernized
take their place. We believe that makes us a team that to make finding information easier and to improve
has the potential to show improvement throughout the user’s experience. The patrol’s new Show-Me
the season, and be playing our best basketball come Integrity Accountability Portal is featured promi-
conference play and district playoffs.” nently to provide an in-depth look into the patrol’s
organization, training, career opportunities and key
GUYS WHO CAN PLAY statistics.
The patrol added a “What’s Trending” window at
In his first season coaching the Tigers after four the bottom of the homepage, showing the agency’s
years guiding the HHS girls, Moore got to see what a Twitter posts so people who do not use social media
team that lost a whopping nine players to graduation will still be able to follow the most recent agency
was all about. news.
“We found out we have several guys who can play The new website design works best with Google
varsity minutes,” he said. “We moved the ball pretty Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser.
well offensively, we hit the offensive boards well and
spacing on offense was good. But we have to defend

Lions Club recognized

better and get after the defensive boards like we do the
offensive boards.

with resolution
DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD
“And we must communicate more on both ends of
HHS junior PJ Mister, right, battles for a ball during the
the floor. We want to push the ball so we have to tran-
Tigers’ preseason game against Eminence Tuesday in
sition quicker.”
Hiett Gymnasium.
Some of the Tigers were getting their first game-sit-
uation experience playing in Moore’s fast-paced style.
“We handled the ball OK, but we didn’t catch the
ball well enough and just missed on several passes up
the floor,” Moore said. “We have to do a better job of
converting on those opportunities.”
The HHS boys began the season for real on Monday
of this week with a home game against county rival
Licking. Senior Ty Franklin was cleared to play by a
doctor and was in the lineup after recovering from a
broken collarbone suffered in a football game Oct. 2
at Ava.
“He is a difference maker for sure,” Moore said. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Tigers will play again at 1 p.m. this Saturday Rep. Robert Ross recently presented the Houston
(Nov. 28), facing Alton in the annual Current River Lions Club a Missouri House of Representatives
Shootout at Van Buren. Resolution for 80 years of service to the Houston
The Lady Tigers get their season going next week area.
(Nov. 30) at the seventh annual Fordland Invitational. The club sponsors and participates in many ser-
Houston is seeded first in the 6-team event and will go vice projects in Houston and across Texas County.
against host Fordland at 7 p.m. Monday and face Dora It partners with the Houston School District and
at 7 p.m. next Thursday (Dec. 3). The fifth, third and sponsors the Houston High School Student of the
first-place games will be played Saturday, Dec. 5. Month, partners with the Texas County Share Your
The Lady Tigers have adopted their own hashtag for Christmas program, provides glasses to children
the season: #timetorise. DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD in need in Texas County, sponsors the Annual
“We would love to have a great following of fans,” HHS sophomore guard Aliyah Walker prepares to Texas County Shop with a Hero program, partici-
Kell said, “and we know you will enjoy watching a fun shoot from the lane during the Lady Tigers’ preseason pates in the Adopt a Highway Program, collects
style of basketball every night.” game against Plato last week. and recycles used eyeglasses, partners with the
Houston Area Chamber of Commerce to provide a
meeting area, sponsors the Texas County Law En-
forcement Appreciation Day, and partners with nu-
HMS 2020 HMS BASKETBALL ROSTERS
merous other organizations across Texas County.
“The Houston Lions Club officers and members
BOYS GIRLS appreciate all of the support we receive from the
Continued from Page B1 community,” said Houston Lions Club President
(No., name) (No., name)
8th-grade 8th-grade Bennie Cook. “We look forward to being active in
8TH-GRADE GIRLS
1 – Dylan Dzurick 12 – Morgan McKinney Texas County for another 80 years.”
2 – Paul Kimrey 21 – Nola Smith For more information or to join the Houston Lions
nNov. 10: Lost to Thayer, 49-13, in the
3 – Nick Dennis 22 – Lacey Caveness Club, call Cook at 417-260-2382.
Mountain Grove Tournament.
5 – Zeke Grange 23 – Micah Chipps From left, past district governor Don Shelhammer,
nNov. 12: Lost at Richards, 28-26.
10 – Caiden Root 24 – Sophia Crites Houston Lions Club vice president Russ Stigall,
nNov. 16: Won at Willow Springs, 37-
21 – Owen Wells 32 – Katy Scheets Rep. Robert Ross and Houston Lions Club Presi-
28.
23 – Jordan Arthur 44 – Isabelle Pena dent Bennie Cook.
Lacey Caveness led Houston in scor-
ing with 18 points, while Sophia Crites 34 – John Jordan 50 – Mckenzi Postlewait
had 14 and Kynlee Weaver (a 7th-grad- 42 – Dakoata Hofstetter 7th-grade
44 – Logan Dixon 21 – Kayla Wagner
Local businessman
er) added 3.
53 – Brody Adkison 30 – Kynlee Weaver

7TH-GRADE GIRLS 7th-grade
1 – Randal Atchison
nNov. 10: Lost to Thayer, 35-6, in the 2 – Shane Yonkers
Mountain Grove Tournament. 5 – Elyjia Turrubiates
nNov. 12: Won at Richards, 33-3. 11 – Jack Sawyer
All of the HMS teams finally got to 13 – Riley Reed
play at home this week, as the boys 21 – Caden Guerra
hosted Mountain Grove on Monday and 22 – D.J. Riley
the girls hosted Liberty on Tuesday. 23 – Elijah Nowlin
The HMS boys will face Ava next 30 – Carson Walker
Tuesday (Dec. 1) in Houston and travel 35 – Mason Dodson
to Thayer next Thursday (Dec. 3). Head coach –
The girls squads will travel to Licking Jake Brookshire
Monday (Nov. 30) and host Cabool next Assistant coach –
Thursday (Dec. 3). Jim Moore
donates to OzSBI
33 – Amber Lee
34 – Laura-Lynn Barton
40 – Ashley Gilbert
42 – Makliah Cregor
43 – Annabelle
Westbrook
Head coach –
JuliAnna Yardley
Assistant coach –
James Allen

Registration open for Missouri Master Gardener training SUBMITTED PHOTO

Gardening is an activity with many rewards.
“One of them is the satisfaction of sharing your
plant knowledge with others,” said David Trinklein,
University of Missouri Extension state horticulture
specialist. “The MU Extension Master Gardener
program was initi-
ated to do just that.
Its motto, ‘helping
others learn to grow,’
emphasizes service
to others as the pro-
gram’s main objec-
tive.”
Registration is
open for online Mas-
ter Gardener train-
ing. The next 14-week session begins Jan. 17, 2021.
“While not meant to replace in-person training,
which still is conducted in many Missouri counties,
online classes represent another way to go through
the core training required of all MU Extension Mas-
ter Gardeners,” Trinklein said. “Students work
at their own pace within the confines of a course
schedule.”
Classes are delivered as a series of scripted and
narrated video presentations. Topics include basic
botany, soils and plant nutrition, vegetable garden-
ing, fruit production, landscape design, woody orna-
mental plants, her-
baceous ornamental
plants, turf manage-
ment, insect and dis-
ease management
and pesticide safety.
People who suc-
cessfully complete
the core training and
perform at least 30
hours of volunteer
service qualify for MU Extension Master Gardener
certification. Local Master Gardener coordinators
help online trainees find volunteer opportunities to
meet the service requirements.
Registration deadline for the spring online ses-
sion is Jan. 10. For details and registration, visit
mg.missouri.edu.
State Farm Agent Justin Shelby recently made a
financial donation to the Ozark Small Business In-
cubator in West Plains that was enough to qualify
for a room sponsorship,
“We are thrilled to announce that he is the new
sponsor of store front Office 416,” said OzSBI CEO
Heather Fisher, left. “We are very appreciative of
Mr. Shelby’s contribution and are pleased to hang
his official plaque today.”
Shelby has an office in Houston and recently ex-
panded to the West Plains area.
Since opening in 2012, OzSBI has assisted more
than 200 businesses. OzSBI’s passion is to help
talented local entrepreneurs gain business skills,
build relationships, get funded and grow success-
ful business.
“Our goal is to improve the economy of the Ozarks
by growing businesses that create good jobs, pro-
vide new products and services, and pursue inno-
vation,” Fisher said.
For more information, log onto www.ozsbi.com.
For information about sponsoring a room at OzS-
BI, call 417-256-9724.
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TCMH physician: Amid PUBLIC NOTICES Cabool man charged after

surge, masks are important
Stephen Hawkins, MD,
family medicine physi-
cian at TCMH, wrote a
message to the commu-
nity regarding the surge
in COVID cases in the
area:
To mask or not to mask
should not be a question.
Sorry to so poorly pla-
giarize William Shake-
speare; however, several
people in our community
seem to have the mis-
taken idea that masks
are not needed. Nothing
could be further from the
truth.
This pandemic has
now affected more than
800 people in our com-
munity and six of those
people have died. If you
and the people around
you will wear a cloth
or paper mask, you can
help protect each other.
Only an N95 mask will
help protect “you” from
others who are not wear-
ing a mask.
HAWKINS
fortunately, this is one
of the strangest diseases
that I have ever seen.
I have had previously
healthy 60-year old pa-
tients die, and I have had
hospitalized 90-year old
patients get better and
go home within 24-hours.
There does appear to
be a light at the end of
the tunnel. Recently two
drug manufacturers
have come out with CO-
VID-19 vaccines, each of
which were more than 90
allegedly crashing into
Continued from Page B6 of office. Persons
interested may file at the woman’s vehicle on purpose
Notice of superintendent’s office
Change of Name located at 10645 Plato Dr., A Cabool man faces truck – driven by Runion
On Nov. 10, 2020, Plato, Mo. 65552.   a felony assault charge – traveling eastbound at
the Circuit Court of Filing will begin at and multiple other a high rate of speed.
Texas County, Houston, 8:00 a.m. Dec. 15, 2020, charges after allegedly The officer left the gas
Missouri, entered and will continue during crashing head-on into a station and fell in be-
Judgment in Case the district’s regular woman’s car on purpose. hind the speeding truck.
Number 20TE-CC00087 business hours, which Scott A. Runion, 32, of He reported witnessing
changing the name of are Monday through 12255 Business U.S. 60 in the truck’s turn signal
Terence Michael Lewis to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 Cabool, is charged with activate as if it was go-
Terrence Michael Lewis, p.m.   felonies of second-de- ing to turn into Casey’s
who resides in Cabool, Except for the first gree assault and endan- General Store East, but
Mo. 31/3t and last day of filing, gering the welfare of a it instead moved into
filing will not occur on child, along with misde- the westbound lane and
School Board days the school district’s meanors of operating a crashed head-on into a
Elections offices are closed due motor vehicle in a care- vehicle driven by a wom-
Plato R-V to inclement weather.  less and imprudent man- an.
School District Filing will also not ner and failure to drive The officer discovered
Public Notice of Filing occur on the following on the right half of the there was a juvenile girl
The Plato R-V holidays when the school roadway. in Runion’s truck.
School District will district’s offices are According to a report, The officer reported
accept declarations of closed:  Beginning on a Cabool police officer that Runion stated he
candidacy from persons Dec. 23, 2020 through Jan. was in his patrol car on had crashed into the
interested in running for 1, 2021.  Filing will end at Nov. 13 waiting to exit woman’s vehicle because
a position on the school 5 p.m. Jan. 19, 2021.    the parking lot at the he was mad at her.
board in the April 6, 2021, There are two positions Sinclair gas station on Runion was arrested
election. Candidates available with three-year Ozark Street. The offi- and taken to jail. His
must meet qualifications terms. 31/2t cer reported observing a bond is set at $500,000.

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INSIDE THIS WEEK’S EDITION
OF THE HOUSTON HERALD:
nFirearms season hunters harvest lots of deer in Texas County
nSheriff addresses difficulties in handling dog attack cases
nHHS football players receive All-Conference recognition
Fort Leonard Wood dining facilities getting ready for Thanksgiving
Fort Leonard Wood
plans to hold its tradi-
tional Thanksgiving Day
celebration Nov. 26 in 13
of its dining facilities on
post, with meals for ser-
vice members, as well as
a specific time and loca-
tion for retired service
members.
According to William
Moffitt, Installation Food
Program manager, plans
are set to serve more
than 12,000 meals dur-
ing the lunch celebration
and 30,000-plus meals
throughout the day —
utilizing 7,000 pounds of
turkey, 1,200 pounds of
shrimp, 2,000 pounds of
beef and 2,000 assorted
cakes and pies with all
Pfizer’s Chesterfield workforce playing a key
role in coronavirus vaccine development
CHESTERFIELD
— The hopes  — and
health — of a nation rest
on a coronavirus vac-
cine.
And the success of a
leading vaccine candi-
date relies on a facility
in suburban St. Louis.
Workers at Pfizer’s re-
search and development
center in Chesterfield
are playing a key role
as the company’s vac-
cine candidate hurtles
through clinical trials
and regulatory proce-
dures, on a desperately
anticipated path to the
general population.
The New York-based
pharmaceutical giant
announced earlier this
month that the vaccine
developed by the com-
pany and a collabora-
tor, German biotechnol-
ogy company BioNTech,
demonstrated better
than 90 percent effective-
ness in the latest stage
of ongoing trials involv-
ing 43,000 participants
worldwide  — news that
sent financial markets
skyward.
“We are very excit-
ed and encouraged by
these initial results,”
said Christine Smith,
the local site leader and
a vice president of bio-
therapeutics pharma-
ceutical sciences for
Pfizer, speaking at a re-
cent press conference
with Gov. Mike Parson.
“Although we have not
seen any serious safety
concerns, I cannot un-
derscore the importance
of knowing more about
the safety profile of our
candidate. We will know
more about these results
in the coming weeks.”
But, she said, if the
data are sound, distribu-
tion of the vaccine could
start by the end of the
year. Production has al-
ready begun, in prepara-
tion for final regulatory
approval.
“Ninety percent (ef-
ficacy) is a really good
number in vaccines,”
said Smith. “We’re in-
credibly happy with that
number.”
the accompaniments.
More than 300 food-ser-
vice employees prepare
the feast and serve it
alongside teams of unit
leadership.
“Thanksgiving meal on
Fort Leonard Wood will
always be one of my most
memorable experiences
in my food service ca-
reer,” Moffitt said. “Our
highly talented food ser-
vice professionals like to
flaunt their talents for
this meal, but what truly
stands out is that those
products and flavors are
being served to the stron-
gest, most diverse, appre-
ciated and prepared mili-
tary on the planet.”
To help mitigate the
Pfizer later said new
results suggested the
vaccine was even better:
95 percent effective.
And more than 200 St.
Louis-area employees
are a vital part of the ef-
fort, helping produce a
chief component of the
vaccine at Pfizer’s opera-
tions in Chesterfield.
Pfizer facilities dotting
the map are tasked with
producing different com-
ponents and raw materi-
als for the vaccine.
The drug, itself, will
be produced at Pfizer’s
operations in Andover,
Mass.
Pfizer’s Chesterfield
site will perform some
analytical testing to
support the vaccine’s
eventual release. More
importantly, it is respon-
sible for manufacturing
a specific type of DNA,
called a plasmid, which
serves as the template
used to subsequently
make the messenger
RNA  — or mRNA  —
drug substance, Smith
explained.
And the mRNA is key:
Once injected, it in-
structs the body’s cells
to produce molecules
called protein antigens.
And those antigens
trigger the immune re-
sponse.
Initially, the Chester-
field site will produce
the majority of the plas-
mid DNA needed by Pfiz-
er globally. Eventually,
as vaccine production
scales up, other sites will
follow suit. The compa-
ny aims to produce up to
50 million doses by the
end of this year, followed
by 1.3 billion doses next
year.
“Normally, we would
have waited for positive
clinical data to do much
of this work, but not this
time,” said Smith. The
company is moving so
fast, steps are happening
in parallel, rather than
sequentially, as is typi-
cal. “This time, we have
been, and will continue,
to work as fast as science
will allow.”
Still, experts warn of
spread of COVID-19, the
meal will be different
this year, Moffitt said.
“With that danger, ad-
ditional social distancing
and sanitation measures
are being implemented,”
he said.
The Thanksgiving Day
meal this year is restrict-
ed to Department of De-
fense ID cardholders. Re-
tirees, Gold Star family
members, and veterans
with access to the instal-
lation are welcome to
dine from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
at Bldg. 6111.
“One of the DOD’s
largest dining facilities,”
Moffitt added.
The Logistics Readi-
ness Center, Bldg. 3223,
looming difficulties and
delays.
“This isn’t a simple
flu vaccine that you can
just ship out to any nor-
mal clinic,” said Dr. Alex
Garza, the head of the
St. Louis Metropolitan
Pandemic Task Force.
The vaccine requires
ultra-cold refrigeration,
often only available at
larger healthcare sys-
tems, Garza told busi-
ness leaders on a recent
call with St. Louis Re-
gional Chamber.
It’s a two-shot dose,
adding a level of admin-
istrative logistics.
And even the big local
hospital systems don’t
now have the manpow-
er to administer all the
shots, he added.
A vaccine for the gen-
eral public — will first
go to frontline workers
and the most vulnerable
patients — is not expect-
ed until late spring or
early summer next year,
said Spring Schmidt, the
acting co-director for the
St. Louis County Depart-
ment of Public Health.
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Thanksgiving meal from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 25
and close Nov. 26 – they
will re-open with the
breakfast meal Nov. 30.
The Thanksgiving hol-
iday meal rate is $9.20 for
all visitors, except spous-
es and other dependents
of service members E4
and below who pay the
discount holiday meal
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TEXAS COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE 417-967-3222
SCOTT LONG, presiding commissioner 417-967-3222
JOHN CASEY, associate commissioner 417-962-3882
DOYLE HEINEY, associate commissioner 417-932-4486
LAURA CROWLEY, county clerk 417-967-2112
DEBBIE JAMES, county assessor 417-967-4709
TAMMY CANTRELL, collector-treasurer 417-967-2580
MARCI MOSLEY, circuit clerk 417-967-3742
LINDSAY KOCH, recorder of deeds 417-967-8438
SCOTT LINDSEY, sheriff 417-967-4165
MARIE LASATER, coroner 573-247-1672
CONNIE THOMPSON, public administrator 417-967-2669
PARKE STEVENS JR., prosecuting attorney 417-967-2029

LAND TRANSFERS ry A. Honeycutt to Ca-
November 2020 – Rhon- bool Homes, LLC, lot 32,
da L. Jones and Everett Woodland Heights, City
L. Jones Jr., deceased, to of Cabool and part of S
Vacant Land USA, LLC, 12, T 28, R 11.
part of S 27, T 31, R 7. November 2020 – Ca-
November 2020 – bool Homes, LLC to Rob-
Karich Enterprises, LLC, ert Zimmerman, lot 32,
Karen M. Brotherton and Woodland Heights, City
Delbert R. Brotherton, of Cabool.
members, to Shawna K. November 2020 – Linda
Sanders, part of S 34, T James to Miles James,
28, R 10. beneficiary, part of S 20,
November 2020 – Ste- 21, 28, and 29, all located
cable Trust, lots 9 and 11,
Ozark Manor Estates.
November 2020 – Helen
Marie Branson, Gene
Branson, Ila Jean Far-
ris, Earl Farris, Walter
Bruce Scheets and Ruth-
anne Scheets to Jamie
M. Hayes and Billie M.
Hayes, part of S 7, T 30,
R 9.
MARRIAGES
Oct. 31, 2020 – Heath
Everett Huff, 41, and Jen-
Dylan Scott Robinson,
$70.50; Raymond Dale
Roush, $100.50; Michael
William Joseph Ryan,
$100.50; Sam Schmid,
$97.50; William F. Stratz,
$70.50; Katherine Doris
Watkins, $155.50.
The following drivers
were issued a ticket for
seat belt violations, en-
tered a guilty plea and
paid a $10 fine: Cody Ken-
neth Mills, Donald L. Ro-

Royal Oak in Mountain View

ven Sperlazza, successor
trustee of the Larry L.
Landers Revocable Liv-
ing Trust Agreement,
and Larry Landers to
Christina Bean, Thomas
Raymond Landers and
Betty J. Landers Life Es-
tate, part of S 28, T 31, R
9.
November 2020 – Scot-
tie J. Long and Sheila M.
Long to Reid Long and
Katie Marie Long, part
of S 14, T 30, R 9.
November 2020 – Mi-
chael D. Ragain, alter-
nate successor trustee of
a Declaration of the Re-
vocable Living Trust, to
Weston W. G. Walker and
McKenzie D. Walker, part
of S 8, T 30, R 9.
November 2020 – James
T. Smith, Vicki Smith
and re Devillo A. Helmer,
deceased, to Connie M.
Brooks, Kevin Brooks
and Dalton Brooks, part
of S 22, T 28, R 8.
November 2020 – Trev-
or A. Sigman and Aman-
da G. Sigman to Donald
Kentner, lots 2, 3, and
6, all located in block 8,
Oakwood Subdivision.
November 2020 – Don-
ald Kentner to Alicia
Bentley, beneficiary, lots
2, 3, and 6, all located in
block 8, Oakwood Sub-
division, City of Cabool.
Not effective to transfer
title until death of owner.
November 2020 – Ly-
man Pittman and Cindy
Pittman to James D.
Helm and Raymond Dar-
ick Akers, part of S 13,
14, 23, and 24, all located
in T 32, R 12.
November 2020 – Joy
Bolduc and re Phillip
Bulduc, deceased, to
Timothy E. Plumlee and
Michelle R. Plumlee, part
of S 14, T 33, R 12
November 2020 – Mi-
chael Lee Johnson to
Michael C. Johnson and
Katherine A. Johnson,
beneficiaries, part of S 8,
T 33, R 10. Not effective to
transfer title until death
of owner.
November 2020 – Sher-
in T 30, R 10. Not effec- nifer Ann Branson, 35, land Jr., Peggy S. Roland.
tive to transfer title until both of Licking. IN OTHER
death of owner.
November 2020 – T.
ASSOCIATE
CIRCUIT COURT
PROCEEDINGS –
STATE VS. and Summersville is hiring!
Michael Lewis and Viv-
ian Moor Lewis to Char-
The following drivers
were issued a speeding
Alissa Bowlin – Driv-
ing while intoxicated. Pay is $13-16
ity Lee West, Andrew
Thomas Irwin, Timothy
ticket, entered a guilty
plea and paid a fine plus
The imposition of sen-
tence suspended with
Loader Operator • Line Worker
McAaron Lewis, Mat- court costs: Rieanna two years supervised Kiln Burners • Brand Pickers
thew Michael Lewis and Jean Bennett-Dewitt, probation, payment of
Scott McArron Lewis, $100.50; Andrew Nichoy all court costs and Crime
Apply at either location in person
beneficiaries, part of S Faulcknor, $273.50; Nich- Victims Compensation. In Summersville:
28, T 28, R 10. Not effec- olas Michael Guseman, Kevin Daniel Brigham Shannon County Road 341 • Summersville, MO 65571
tive to transfer title until $256.50; Willie J. Harris, – Operating a motor vehi-
death of owners. $100.50; Gaylord Evan cle without maintaining In Mountain View:
November 2020 – Ozark Hostetler, $100.50; Kraig financial responsibility, 9916 CR 2780 • Mountain View, MO 65548
Land Company Inc. to Alan Kessler, $70.50; first offense, $73.50 fine
Contact Tom Williams in Summersville
Benjamin Lewis and Cassidy Mary Lapham, plus court costs.
Christy Lewis, lot R, $60.50; Jimmie C. Leon- Taeuk Kang – Width or Ronda Huse in Mountain View
Mooney Branch Parcel ard, $100.50; Lawrence of vehicle exceeding 8½ 417-815-9586 or
and part of S 12, T 33, R Jacob Lyons, $100.50; feet, $198.50 fine plus
10. Emil A. Neitze, $70.50; court costs.
email resume to rhuse@royaloak.com
November 2020 – Jerry
S. Garcia to Jerry S. Gar-
cia and Sharon Hines,
part of S 18, T 30, R 9.
November 2020 – Glen
McKean and re Elsie
McKean, deceased, to
Carl Ice, Judy Ice and
Andrew Chronister, part
of S 13, T 28, R 11.
November 2020 – How-
ard Crane, a/k/a How-
ard D. Crane, to Billy
Lee Crane and Linda L.
Crane, beneficiaries, part
of S 6, T 29, R 7. Not effec-
tive to transfer title until
death of owner.
November 2020 – James
B. Wade and Denise D.
Wade to Matthew Par-
sons, part of S 24, T 28, R
11.
November 2020 – Lo-
ren Steele and Elizabeth
Steele to Kenneth E. Bar-
ry and Deborah L. Barry,
part of S 7, T 30, R 9.
November 2020 – Karen
L. Shelton, trustee of the
Karen L. Shelton Liv-
ing Trust Agreement, to
Lewis L. McDonald, Jac-
queline M. McDonald,
Christopher T. McDon-
ald and Gari E. McDon-
ald, part of S 15, T 31, R
10.
November 2020 – Gary
Gorman and Norma
Gorman to Scott D. Huff
and Linda Huff, trust-
ees of the Scott D. Huff
and Linda D. Huff Revo-

Vaccine
Continued from Page M1
“We don’t expect those
to come in giant batches
of a million vaccines,
ready to go,” Schmidt
said on the chamber
call. “We will get small
quantities, hopefully on
a really regular cadence,
with a beautifully de-
livered federal system
of distribution. But we
have not seen that yet
in this pandemic, so far.
And so we have relied
on each other to manage
through those distribu-
tion conversations, and
that’s what we’re plan-
ning for now.”
Schmidt said she is
planning to deal with
virus outbreaks and ef-
fects for at least the next
18 months.
Garza agreed.
“I don’t want people to
have this false assump-
tion that we’re going to
parachute in vaccines
and everything is going
to be great,” said Garza.
“It’s light at the end of
tunnel, but I tell people
it’s a very long tunnel.
And so we have to deal
with the pandemic at
hand while we get to the
end of the tunnel.”

SCHOOL MENUS
Nov. 30 – Dec. 4
HOUSTON
Monday: Breakfast —
kindergarten – fifth grade:
breakfast nachos, salsa or
cereal, applesauce, juice
and milk. Lunch: chicken
fajitas, salsa, glazed car-
rots, applesauce and milk.
Lunch — Sixth – 12th
grade: chicken nuggets,
beans, peaches, cornbread
and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast
— kindergarten – fifth
grade: oatmeal and toast
or cereal, fruit, juice and
milk. Lunch: chicken
drumstick, mashed pota-
toes, gravy, sliced pears
and milk. Lunch — Sixth
– 12th grade: chicken
drumstick, mashed pota-
toes, chicken gravy, sliced
pears and milk.
Wednesday: Break-
fast — kindergarten –
fifth grade: blueberry
muffin or cereal, fruit,
juice and milk. Lunch:
steak sandwich, sliced
carrots, applesauce and
milk. Lunch — Sixth –
HOSPITAL NOTES
AS REPORTED BY TEXAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Visiting hours are
from 11 a.m. until 8
p.m. each day. Get
more on the hospital’s
website at www.tcmh.
org.
ADMISSIONS:
Nov. 2 — No admis-
sions.
Nov. 3 — No admis-
sions.
Nov. 4 — Patricia Wil-
son, Raymondville.
Nov. 5 — No admis-
sions.
Nov. 6 — No admis-
sions.
Nov. 7 — Donald
Womack, Houston.
Nov. 8 — No admis-
sions.
Nov. 9 — No admis-
sions.
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12th grade: steak sand-
wich, salad, applesauce
and milk.
Thursday: Breakfast
— kindergarten – fifth
grade: pancakes, syrup
or cereal, fruit, juice and
milk. Lunch: spicy gener-
al chicken, vegetable fried
rice, sliced pears, fortune
cookie and milk. Lunch
— Sixth – 12th grade: spicy
general chicken, vegeta-
ble fried rice, applesauce,
fortune cookie and milk.
Friday: Breakfast
— kindergarten – fifth
grade: cook’s choice or ce-
real, fruit, juice and milk.
Lunch: cook’s choice,
vegetables, fruit and milk.
Lunch — Sixth – 12th
grade: cook’s choice.
Kindergarten – Fifth
Grade: peanut butter
and jelly sandwich served
each day. Sixth – 12th
grade: pizza with ranch
served each day.
RAYMONDVILLE
Monday: Breakfast —
breakfast pizza, oranges,
juice and milk. Lunch —
Nov. 10 — Florence
Stark, Houston.
Nov. 11 — Verlin Al-
tom, Houston; Billy
Shepherd, Licking; Peter
Stein, Houston.
Nov. 12 — No admis-
sions.
Nov. 13 — No admis-
sions.
Nov. 14 — No admis-
sions.
Nov. 15 — Terry Tyr-
rell, Mountain Grove.
DISCHARGES:
Nov. 2 — Ada Ingram,
Licking; Michael Smith,
Licking.
Nov. 3 — No discharg-
es.
Nov. 4 — No discharg-
es.
Nov. 5 — No discharg-
hamburger, french fries,
baked beans, tropical
fruit, ranch dressing and
milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast —
breakfast pizza, oranges,
juice and milk. Lunch —
nachos, Romaine salad,
broccoli, mixed fruit and
milk.
Wednesday: Breakfast
— pancake, sausage patty,
frozen peaches, juice and
milk. Lunch — chili god,
tator tots, carrots, apple,
ketchup/ranch and milk.
Thursday: Breakfast
— oatmeal, bacon, toast,
raisins, juice and milk.
Lunch — chicken patty,
mashed potatoes, gravy,
green beans, peaches,
bread slice and milk.
Friday: Breakfast —
biscuit, gravy, sausage
patty, banana, juice and
milk. Lunch — chicken
strips, french fries, broc-
coli/cauliflower, grapes,
bread slice, ketchup and
milk.
SUMMERSVILLE
ELEMENTARY
es.
Nov. 6 — No discharg-
es.
Nov. 7 — No discharg-
es.
Nov. 8 — Donald
Womack, Houston.
Nov. 9 — No discharg-
es.
Nov. 10 — Patricia Wil-
son, Raymondville.
Nov. 11 — No discharg-
es.
Nov. 12 — Verlin Al-
tom, Houston.
Nov. 13 — Glenda Lave-
ly, Licking; Billy Shep-
herd, Licking; Florence
Stark, Houston.
Nov. 14 — No discharg-
es.
Nov. 15 — Peter Stein,
Houston.
417-967-2000
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with fruit, dinner roll and
milk.
Thursday: Breakfast
— cereal bar, pears, juice
and milk. Lunch — pep-
peroni pizza, corn, salad,
fruit shape-up and milk.
Friday: Breakfast —
pancake bites with syrup,
mandarin oranges, juice
and milk. Lunch — chick-
en Alfredo, spinach salad,
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NOTE OF
•
APPRECIATION•
Thanks to Jackie
Cooper, Jim Root,
Community Cross-
roads Church family,
Lee’s friends at Ray-
mondville and Evans
Funeral Home.
Lee E. James family
Betty James
Patti, Jim and Latesa
Holder
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Doctors, nurses plea for statewide mask mandate before it’s too late
Dozens of doctors and “Let me be really, really dents are already required be able to accept critically to action Friday, urging
Fo
nurses from across Mis- clear on this: A statewide to wear masks, adding that ill patients from across the local officials to enforce
Due to COVID-19, many pe
souri have issued an ur- mask mandate is needed “it’s up to the local lev- state. mask requirements, re-
choosing to celebrate Th
gent plea to Gov. Mike to save lives across the els to be able to do that, I Some healthcare sys- quire bars and restaurants
ing in smaller groups this ye
Parson: Issue a statewide state,” Garza said. mean, that’s why you have tems have already had to to close by 10 p.m. and lim-
could mean a lot of people wil
mask mandate before it’s During a  press confer- elections.” But the coali- turn away dozens of pa- it all in-person gatherings.
paring a turkey and all the tri
too late. ence Thursday, Parson tion of healthcare workers tients seeking transfer In a  joint statement, six
on their own for the first time
With thousands of new said the call for a statewide in Missouri says the situa- from rural hospitals in public health directors
“I remember the first tim
cases of COVID-19 being mask mandate has “been tion has become so grave Missouri. from the Kansas City re-
I prepared a Thanksgiving
diagnosed each day and out there for months” and that a piecemeal response The Mercy healthcare gion, including Johnson,
complete with turkey and all
patients crowding into reiterated that he believes is not enough to slow the system last week received Jackson, Platte and Clay
dishes by myself at my own
Missouri hospitals, some it should be up to individ- rapid spread of the virus. 129 requests for transfers counties, expressed alarm
said Londa Nwadike, state ex
intensive care units are ual Missourians to behave In addition to a mask from outlying facilities at the “rampant commu-
food safety specialist with t
nearly full. But health- responsibly. mandate, the coalition — but didn’t have enough nity spread” in the region
versity of Missouri and Kans
care workers say the worst “We got to do our part asked Parson to institute beds for 39 of those pa- and asked local govern-
University. “My mom and
is yet to come, and they to protect one another,” a statewide stay-at-home tients, said Keith Starke, ments to take action.
ers were going to drive seve
warn more lives will be Parson said, stressing his order and begin working Mercy’s senior vice presi- “We fully understand
to Kansas City, so I felt like
lost without a coordinated campaign promise to pro- with emergency managers dent and chief clinical of- the impact that stay-at-
prepare them a proper Than
statewide response. tect individual freedom. to plan for when — not if ficer. “What happens to home orders have on our
meal.”
Dr. Alex Garza, head of “No government’s gonna — hospitals become over- those patients when they local economy,” the state-
Nwadike said she checked a
the St. Louis Metropolitan do that for you. You have whelmed this fall. can’t be transferred?” ment reads.
ble-checked her own article
Pandemic Task Force, said to take that upon your- Based on the current Starke said. “As these “However, COVID-19
food safety, which draw on i
Friday  it has become self.” rate of new cases, hospi- numbers go up, our abil- transmission cannot con-
tion from USDA and other r
“painfully obvious” that Asked whether he would tals in the St. Louis region ity to accept transfers goes tinue to rage out of control
based sources.
individual behavior alone consider instituting a are expected to run out of down. Because when we in our community given
“Don’t stress over prep
is not enough to curb the mask mandate statewide, beds during the first week are full, we are full.” the severe strain on our
Thanksgiving meal,” she sa
spread of the coronavirus Parson said the “vast ma- of December, Garza said, Kansas City health lead- health and medical sys-
in Missouri. jority” of Missouri resi- and that means they won’t ers released their own call tems.”
M4 Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 n HOUSTON HERALD

Doctors, nurses plea for statewide mask mandate before it’s too late
Dozens of doctors and “Let me be really, really dents are already required be able to accept critically to action Friday, urging
Food safety tips to follow during Thanksgiving
nurses from across Mis- clear on this: A statewide to wear masks, adding that ill patients from across the local officials to enforce
Due to COVID-19, many people are be sure to use safe practices and plan turkey. Be sure to clean and sanitize Make sure the innermost parts of boards you use for raw meats with-
souri have issued an ur- mask mandate is needed “it’s up to the local lev- state. mask requirements, re-
choosing to celebrate Thanksgiv- ahead so that no one gets foodborne the sink after removing the turkey. the thigh and wing and the thick- out washing the boards thoroughly
gent plea to Gov. Mike to save lives across the els to be able to do that, I Some healthcare sys- quire bars and restaurants
ing in smaller groups this year. That illness at your holiday gathering.” Don’t rinse turkey and other meats est part of the breast have reached a between uses. If produce is not pre-
Parson: Issue a statewide state,” Garza said. mean, that’s why you have tems have already had to to close by 10 p.m. and lim-
could mean a lot of people will be pre- before cooking. minimum temperature of 165 degrees rinsed, rinse carefully and scrub off
mask mandate before it’s During a  press confer- elections.” But the coali- turn away dozens of pa- it all in-person gatherings.
paring a turkey and all the trimmings TURKEY “That will only spread those germs Fahrenheit. Be sure the thermom- any visible soil with a produce brush.
too late. ence Thursday, Parson tion of healthcare workers tients seeking transfer In a  joint statement, six
on their own for the first time. around the sink, which can cross-con- eter is not touching bone, as the bone Pumpkin pie: Pumpkin pie, cheese-
With thousands of new said the call for a statewide in Missouri says the situa- from rural hospitals in public health directors
“I remember the first time that “If you want to have leftovers after taminate other foods,” Nwadike said. heats up faster than the meat. cake and other baked goods with fill-
cases of COVID-19 being mask mandate has “been tion has become so grave Missouri. from the Kansas City re-
I prepared a Thanksgiving dinner Thanksgiving, buy 1 pound of whole “Any bacteria that might be rinsed off ings made of eggs and milk need to
diagnosed each day and out there for months” and that a piecemeal response The Mercy healthcare gion, including Johnson,
complete with turkey and all the side turkey per person,” Nwadike said. “A would be easily killed by cooking in TO STUFF OR NOT TO STUFF reach an internal temperature of at
patients crowding into reiterated that he believes is not enough to slow the system last week received Jackson, Platte and Clay
dishes by myself at my own house,” rule of thumb is 3/4 pound of turkey the oven.” least 160 degrees when baking. Re-
Missouri hospitals, some it should be up to individ- rapid spread of the virus. 129 requests for transfers counties, expressed alarm
said Londa Nwadike, state extension per person if you don’t want leftovers Clean any surfaces that the raw “Many people love to eat stuffing,” frigerate after baking or purchasing.
intensive care units are ual Missourians to behave In addition to a mask from outlying facilities at the “rampant commu-
food safety specialist with the Uni- or if you’re cooking a turkey breast.” turkey may have touched. As always, Nwadike said. “Unfortunately, so do
nearly full. But health- responsibly. mandate, the coalition — but didn’t have enough nity spread” in the region
versity of Missouri and Kansas State Frozen turkey must be thawed in wash your hands thoroughly before microorganisms.” LEFTOVERS
care workers say the worst “We got to do our part asked Parson to institute beds for 39 of those pa- and asked local govern-
University. “My mom and broth- the refrigerator or in cold water, not and after preparing food. This can The safest way to cook stuffing is
is yet to come, and they to protect one another,” a statewide stay-at-home tients, said Keith Starke, ments to take action.
ers were going to drive seven hours on the kitchen counter, Nwadike said. help to control COVID-19 as well as outside the bird, Nwadike said. If you Refrigerate the turkey (with meat
warn more lives will be Parson said, stressing his order and begin working Mercy’s senior vice presi- “We fully understand
to Kansas City, so I felt like I better The safest way to defrost a turkey is foodborne illness. do choose to stuff your turkey, stuff removed from the carcass) and stuff-
lost without a coordinated campaign promise to pro- with emergency managers dent and chief clinical of- the impact that stay-at-
prepare them a proper Thanksgiving in the refrigerator. Allow one day of To cook the turkey, set the oven for it loosely just before cooking, mak- ing separately in shallow containers
statewide response. tect individual freedom. to plan for when — not if ficer. “What happens to home orders have on our
meal.” thawing for every 5 pounds of turkey. 325 degrees. An 8- to 12-pound un- ing sure the stuffing is moist. Like the within two hours of cooking.
Dr. Alex Garza, head of “No government’s gonna — hospitals become over- those patients when they local economy,” the state-
Nwadike said she checked and dou- To thaw in cold water, completely stuffed turkey will take about 2 3/4 to turkey, stuffing should be cooked to at Leftover turkey will keep in the
the St. Louis Metropolitan do that for you. You have whelmed this fall. can’t be transferred?” ment reads.
ble-checked her own articles about submerge the wrapped turkey, chang- three hours to cook. least 165 degrees. fridge for three to four days, but gra-
Pandemic Task Force, said to take that upon your- Based on the current Starke said. “As these “However, COVID-19
food safety, which draw on informa- ing the water every 30 minutes so the A stuffed turkey of the same size vy and stuffing will only keep for one
Friday  it has become self.” rate of new cases, hospi- numbers go up, our abil- transmission cannot con-
tion from USDA and other research- outer layer of turkey won’t get warm will take three to 3 1/2 hours, Nwa- SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS or two days. You can safely freeze left-
“painfully obvious” that Asked whether he would tals in the St. Louis region ity to accept transfers goes tinue to rage out of control
based sources. enough to support microbial growth. dike said. overs, but use them within two to six
individual behavior alone consider instituting a are expected to run out of down. Because when we in our community given
“Don’t stress over preparing a This method requires about 30 min- Use a food thermometer to deter- Raw produce: Don’t chop foods that months for best quality. Reheat left-
is not enough to curb the mask mandate statewide, beds during the first week are full, we are full.” the severe strain on our
Thanksgiving meal,” she said. “But utes of thawing for every pound of mine if the turkey is safely cooked. will be eaten raw on the same cutting overs to 165 degrees.
spread of the coronavirus Parson said the “vast ma- of December, Garza said, Kansas City health lead- health and medical sys-
in Missouri. jority” of Missouri resi- and that means they won’t ers released their own call tems.”
 Food safety tips to follow during Thanksgiving
ID-19, many people are be sure to use safe practices and plan turkey. Be sure to clean and sanitize Make sure the innermost parts of boards you use for raw meats with-
celebrate Thanksgiv- ahead so that no one gets foodborne the sink after removing the turkey. the thigh and wing and the thick- out washing the boards thoroughly
r groups this year. That illness at your holiday gathering.” Don’t rinse turkey and other meats est part of the breast have reached a between uses. If produce is not pre-
lot of people will be pre- before cooking. minimum temperature of 165 degrees rinsed, rinse carefully and scrub off
ey and all the trimmings TURKEY “That will only spread those germs Fahrenheit. Be sure the thermom- any visible soil with a produce brush.
or the first time. around the sink, which can cross-con- eter is not touching bone, as the bone Pumpkin pie: Pumpkin pie, cheese-
er the first time that “If you want to have leftovers after taminate other foods,” Nwadike said. heats up faster than the meat. cake and other baked goods with fill-
a Thanksgiving dinner Thanksgiving, buy 1 pound of whole “Any bacteria that might be rinsed off ings made of eggs and milk need to
h turkey and all the side turkey per person,” Nwadike said. “A would be easily killed by cooking in TO STUFF OR NOT TO STUFF reach an internal temperature of at
self at my own house,” rule of thumb is 3/4 pound of turkey the oven.” least 160 degrees when baking. Re-
wadike, state extension per person if you don’t want leftovers Clean any surfaces that the raw “Many people love to eat stuffing,” frigerate after baking or purchasing.
pecialist with the Uni- or if you’re cooking a turkey breast.” turkey may have touched. As always, Nwadike said. “Unfortunately, so do
ssouri and Kansas State Frozen turkey must be thawed in wash your hands thoroughly before microorganisms.” LEFTOVERS
My mom and broth- the refrigerator or in cold water, not and after preparing food. This can The safest way to cook stuffing is
ng to drive seven hours on the kitchen counter, Nwadike said. help to control COVID-19 as well as outside the bird, Nwadike said. If you Refrigerate the turkey (with meat
y, so I felt like I better The safest way to defrost a turkey is foodborne illness. do choose to stuff your turkey, stuff removed from the carcass) and stuff-
a proper Thanksgiving in the refrigerator. Allow one day of To cook the turkey, set the oven for it loosely just before cooking, mak- ing separately in shallow containers
thawing for every 5 pounds of turkey. 325 degrees. An 8- to 12-pound un- ing sure the stuffing is moist. Like the within two hours of cooking.
id she checked and dou- To thaw in cold water, completely stuffed turkey will take about 2 3/4 to turkey, stuffing should be cooked to at Leftover turkey will keep in the
her own articles about submerge the wrapped turkey, chang- three hours to cook. least 165 degrees. fridge for three to four days, but gra-
which draw on informa- ing the water every 30 minutes so the A stuffed turkey of the same size vy and stuffing will only keep for one
DA and other research- outer layer of turkey won’t get warm will take three to 3 1/2 hours, Nwa- SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS or two days. You can safely freeze left-
. enough to support microbial growth. dike said. overs, but use them within two to six
ess over preparing a This method requires about 30 min- Use a food thermometer to deter- Raw produce: Don’t chop foods that months for best quality. Reheat left-
meal,” she said. “But utes of thawing for every pound of mine if the turkey is safely cooked. will be eaten raw on the same cutting overs to 165 degrees.
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zens should have a say
in how our government
should be run. At pres-
ent, each individual man
or woman who is of vot-
ing age has the civic duty
to vote in our elections.
Individual adult human
beings have had a level of
freedom and opportunity
envied around the world.
Human life is so valuable
that hundreds will turn
out to search for one miss-
ing hiker or child.
Now, an ideology has
risen in opposition to in-
dividual freedom – one
that apparently holds hu-
join the American Legion.
ROBERT E. SIMPSON Fleet Reserve Asso-
Retired Navy electronics technician ciation Branch 364 meets
at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth
Sunday of each month
man life cheap.   tremists plan to take us. I at the American Legion
“One death is a trag- know which one I prefer. Post 41 meeting hall in
edy; ten-thousand deaths All the signs point to Houston. The FRA exists
is merely a statistic.” Joe trouble ahead. All veter- to serve all veterans and
Stalin probably didn’t say ans specifically and all active-duty members of
it, but it’s been ascribed to Patriots generally should the U.S. Navy, U.S. Ma-
him.   make sure that you are rine Corps and U.S. Coast
Two worlds:  “Whatever prepared.  Have a good Guard.
is not specifically prohib- Thanksgiving. Houston resident Rob-
ited, is authorized,” and Note: Pearl Harbor Re- ert E. Simpson is a retired
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cally authorized, is pro- Veterans organizations ics technician who served
hibited.” The first one in Houston: from 1969 to 1990. His col-
is what we’ve had since American Legion Post umns are posted online at
the Constitution was 41 meets at 6 p.m. on the www.houstonherald.com.
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Survey: Highway patrol receives

high marks for performance
The Missouri Highway
Patrol received a high ap-
proval rating in a recent
public survey, but that
doesn’t mean improve-
ments can’t still be made
to the agency’s service, of-
ficials said.
Every three years, the
patrol conducts public
surveys to get residents’
opinions of the level of
service provided by the
patrol. This year, nearly
94 percent of the respon-
dents gave the patrol a
“good” or “excellent” rat-
ing.
“We didn’t see anything
that particularly con-
cerned us from the re-
sults. But no matter how
good the results are, if
you are not striving to do
better, then you’re doing
something wrong,” patrol
90 percent said they had a
good or excellent experi-
ence when they had con-
tact with the patrol.
Eighty percent of re-
spondents said the patrol’s
primary duty should be
enforcing criminal laws.
The majority — just more
than 88 percent — said
they approved of using so-
briety checkpoints.
Hotz said this was the
second time an online sur-
vey was conducted. The
response rate increased
compared to a mail-in sur-
vey, but there are still lim-
itations to be considered
when interpreting the re-
sults, he said.
“Because the web link
was available to anyone
with a computer, there
was no control over who
responded, so that pro-
spondents showed 91 per- ples.
cent were white and only “Even with the increas-
0.8 percent were black. es in respondents, the
Most of the respondents overall attitudes of re-
were from Central Mis- spondents toward the pa-
souri, Lake of the Ozarks trol were positive in both
area and Missouri/Ar- surveys,” Hotz noted.
kansas border. The 2020 Missouri State
“We serve not only the Highway Patrol Public
citizens of Missouri, but Opinion Survey is avail-
also the people who travel able on the patrol’s web-
through the state for vaca- site,  mshp.dps.missouri.
tion or work,” Hotz said. gov. The survey can be
“We want to hear from found in the top left cor-
anyone who we would ner of the home page.
have contact on our day-
to-day missions.”
The 2,476 respondents
in 2020 is an increase of
nearly 37 percent from
the 1,812 total in 2017. The
proportion of women re-
sponding increased, going
from 39.5 percent in 2017
to 44.7 percent in 2020. In
the 2017 survey, most of

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spokesman Capt. John duced a non-random sam- those responding were 45-

Hotz said.
Slightly more than 51
percent of the respon-
dents said they had direct
contact in some way with
the patrol. Just more than
94 percent said patrol per-
ple,” Hotz said. “A total of
2,476 people responded to
the survey from Aug. 1-31.
There were 1,944 Missouri
residents, 64 nonresi-
dents, and the remaining
468 did not say where they
%
55 years old. In 2020, most
of the responses came
from 56- to 65-year-olds. All
Clocks
Hotz said it was not pos-
sible to determine if at-
titudes changed over the
off
last three years or if the

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I should remember that!
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heck with those leaf- I had such an outfit, were white bass from
catching lures sporting and as the evening sun 14- to 15-inches, which
treble hooks, I quickly sank beyond treetops I kept for supper. The
found a small spinner
with a white plastic grub
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Thanksgiving writing from Success fourth graders
Mrs. Scott’s fourth
grade students at
Success Elementary
School.
Hi my name is Adri-
anna D the turkey. I am
disguised as the farmer’s
wife. He will never eat his
wife for Thanksgiving. I
want to be the farmer’s
wife. She is gone for the
weekend. She said “That
she would be back soon
so I’ll pretend to be her
for Thanksgiving.”Well
bye. I have to go, it’s get-
ting late. I will be back
later. I guessI better go
now bye. Wait before I
go. I guess I better tell
you that they ate pig and
not me. Mm mm mm that
pig was good. We also
had a salad, carrot’s,
corn, mashed taters,and
so much more good food.
I think I will be on the
roster next year. OK now
bye I will see you next
time.
ADRIANNA D.
Hi, my name is
Brayden and I’m a tur-
key. This Thanksgiving
I’m the main course and
I disguised myself as a
rich man. “Oh no he’s
coming! I have to hide
so he can’t find me. Now
he’s after the pig. “It’s
pork for thanksgiving”
said the farmer “poor
pig” I said.
BRAYDEN G.
Hi, my name is Cody
and I’m a turkey. I’m in
a disguise as a pump-
kin. It’s Thanksgiving
and I’m the only turkey
left so I might get caught
this year but the farmer
is trying to be sneaky. I
heard him say it so I’ll
be sneaky too like a su-
per spy. I’m dressed like
a pumpkin. The farmer
is coming. I’m gonna put
on my costume and fast.
The farmer looked at
me and walked away. He
looked everywhere for
me but he couldn’t find
me at all so he just got a
pizza and I was fine.
CODY M.
Hi, my name is C.J. the
turkey. I have to think
of a disguise because
it is Thanksgiving to-
day and farmer Jones
might eat me if he can
find me. So guys I am go-
ing to tell you about my
disguise but you can not
tell farmer Jones ok? So
my disguise is going to
be Santa Clause surely
farmer Jones wouldn’t
eat Santa. Then I con-
vinced the real Santa
Claus to give me his
clothes and toys so I
won’t get eaten. When I
got back I heard him say
“Where is my turkey.”
Farmer Jones said, “It
is ok. I can just go to the
store and get a turkey to
cook today.” I walked up
behind him and he said
“Would you like to eat
with us tonight?” I said
“Yes” Then we all lived
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happily ever. Also you
can see what I will be
again next year. Bye!
CAMERON J.
Hi, my name is Wyatt
B., the turkey. I disguised
myself as an Ameri-
can flag this year so the
farmer will not find me.
Oh NO! Here he comes.
I quickly ran to the flag-
pole and hung onto it
well. “It looks like we’re
eating ham and chick-
en,” said the farmer.
They lived happily after,
wait! not everyone dun
dun DUUUUUUNNNN.
WYATT B.
Hi my name is TM the
turkey. I am here to tell
you that the farmer is
trying to eat me. I am go-
ing to disguise myself as
a famous singer so I bet-
ter put on my outfit and
get going. I got in posi-
tion and he watched me
sing and he looked at me
funny and then he start-
ed laughing at me. I ran
off and he watched me
and he was still laugh-
ing at me. He fell down
laughing then I took off
those clothes and put
my normal clothes on. I
have to be a little more
creative than I was this
year. All I have to worry
about now is next year.
TYMBER M.
Hi my name is Kyler E
and I’m a turkey. I need
to hide from the farmer.
I will wear a disguise. I
will be a businessman
now and I will steal the
farmer’s car and drive
away. “BYE go eat a cow”
I said. (on the highway)
“oh no it’s the cops” I
said “PULL OVER!” the
cop said I pulled over
and the cop put me in his
car (in jail) “I need to get
out ok on 3 I will hit the
door”. 1 2 3 I hit the door
and it broke and was safe
forever, I hope.
KYLER E.
Hi, I’m Forrest the
turkey. And the farmer
is trying to find me. My
goal is for the farmer
not to eat me. So I’m go-
ing to be the FBI agent.
I went to the farmer’s
front door and went to
his bedroom. I took a
shirt and spray painted
it black. I saw the farmer
feeding the sheep. I went
up to him and pulled out
my fake bage. I told the
farmer that he is going
to be arrested for eating
turkey. Then he realized
who I was. He started
chasing me through the
barn. He slipped on a
puddle of water. He said,
“Well I guess I’ll just
have the rooster.” “Oh
no not the rooster he’s
my best friend.” I made
a sign that said Don’t eat
the rooster eat the pig!
I hid behind a bush.
I saw him read it. I got
so excited I laughed a
little. I ran away as fast
as I coud. I hopped in
the back of the truck.
But he found me. I ran
away again and I hid
in the big haystack. I
heard him say, “I’ll just
go to Walmart and buy
a turkey. I didn’t care.”
Walmart closes in thir-
ty minutes. It takes the
farmer one hour to get
there. He got so mad
when he got back. He
sold me to another farm-
er. I hope I don’t get eat-
en next year.
FORREST S.
Chapter 1 I’m in Trou-
ble!: Hi, my name is
Shayne Hi I’m a turkey.
It is Thanksgiving and
every year my friends
and family get taken
away now the only tur-
key left and I have to
get a disguise. I’m going
to go to my friend Wy-
att the pig and borrow
some ideas. Wyatt gives
me lots of ideas but not
enough. I come to the
horse pen where Tym-
ber, Brent, and Cody still
don’t have enough ideas.
I go to the cats who are
named Cameron, For-
rest, and Kyler. They
don’t give enough ideas
either. So, I have to go to
Adrianna and get some
more ideas. Dun dun
Duuuuuunnnn! So when
I get there I see Adri-
anna. She is soooooo
tall so I walk up to her
and hear “What do you
want?“ Chapter 2 The
Lonnnnnnnnng Con-
versation: So I thought
the conversation would
be short but it was
lonnnnnng. I asked
her, “What costume
should I wear?” “The
ground.” said Adrianna
“The what?” I said “The
ground” said Adrianna.
“Okay.” I said.
Chapter 3 The Dis-
guise: I get ready. I glue,
paste, cut, and color the
costumes. When I am
done I get the custom on.
Now I get it on and hide
in my pen. Chapter 4:
My Plan in Action: Then
the farmer came up to
the pen. I didn’t make
a move. He went away
from the pen only when I
heard the door close that
I jumped in the air and
ran to the forest. But I
came back and released
the other animals. Right
when I released the last
one the farmer spotted
me and ran out the door.
He went all over the
yard with me and then I
was trapped. He grabbed
me. I thought it was the
end for me then I heard
a yell and I was free and
ran to the forest. Every-
one was so happy, but
not the farmer. He went
to the store to get some
turkey.
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his family were done
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Thanksgiving writings
from area schools
Mrs. Neugebauer’s
first grade students at
First, buy a turkey from
Dollar Tree. Next, put it
Bountiful
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School. 145 minutes. Then, chop it
up. Finally, enjoy with the
HOW TO COOK A family.

Best Wishes
TURKEY SHYANNE F.

First, shoot it and pluck First, shoot a turkey.

the feathers. Next, cook it
for one minute. Than, put
salt on it. Finally, eat it.
LOGAN C.
First, I clean it. Next, I
cook it. Then, I cut it. Fi-
nally, I eat it.
KYE S.
First, buy it from
Walmart. Next, cook it for
nine minutes. Then, put
cinnamon on it and re-
cook it. Finally, cut it and
then eat it.
SOFIA Z.
First, shoot a turkey.
Next, clean it and pick off
the feathers. Then, cook it
for seven hours. Finally,
eat it with seasoning on it.
KATELYNN W.
First, I will shoot it with
a pistol. Next, pick the
feathers. Then, put it in
the oven for 30 degrees.
Finally, put my dad’s
sauce on it.
RAYLEN C.
Next, pick out the feath-
ers. Then, chop it up and
put salt on it. Finally, cook
it in the oven for one hun- We wish all of our neighbors here a
dred minutes. Thanksgiving Day that’s wonderful in every way.
NOAH B.
May it bring all the best to your table
First, shoot a turkey.
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Then, eat it whole. Finally, to last the whole year through.
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Mrs. Pounds’s first
grade students at Suc-
cess Elementary School.
I am tackful for my
teechr because she is the
best teechr in the hol wid
wrld. I am tactful for my
mom because she cooks
me food. I am tactful for
my dad because he lets
me help him wrck. I am
tactful for God because
he made the wrld. I am
tactful for my grandpa
because he lets me drive.
I am tactful for my frind
Garrett because he plays
with me. I am tactful for
scool because scool is fun.
I am tactful for my cat
becus he snuggools me. I
am tactful for the pisubol
(principal) because he is
rile nise to me.
ELIJAH J.
I am thankful for my
mom because she kuks me
fod. I am thankful because
I hav a kuv (cozy) bed. I
am hape that God mad rth
(Earth). I am thankful for
skol. I am most thankful
for reses. I love my mom
because sjhe giviz me
hugs. I love my stuft ani-
mal becus he is snugooley.
EASTON P.
I am thankful for mi dad
becu he gives me hugs. I
am thankful for mi bcpk
(backpack) becus it is col
(cool). I am thankful for
the trke bandt (turkey
bandit) because he lft us
bbls and chapstk.
CALEB M.
I am tankful for my
mom dad and Jace bkuz
I love evrbdy in my fmle
(family). I love my mom
bkuz me mom baks pesu
(pizza). I am tankful for
reses but I am no alld (al-
lowed) to sa reses (recess)
in class. I am tankful for
my hol skol (school) bekuz
I like Success.
MADDY C.
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dad because he tak me
deer huteg. I am thankful
for my Maddy because she
palyz with me. I am thank-
ful for my cat because she
cuddiele me. I am thank-
ful for my mom because
she lets me go out side.
ALLEAH M.
I am thankful for God be-
cause he meid the world. I
am thankful for mom be-
cause she chexs (cooks)
me food. I am thankful
for dad because he lets me
work. I am thankful for
Wishing You the Very Best
Elijah becace he plys wif
me. This Holiday Season
GARRETT G.
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I am thankful for my
baby sister and rocks.
HENZLIE H.
Thanksgiving!
I am thankful for tur-
tle.
LEVI R.
I am thankful for Adam
and mom, Clayton and
dad.
CHIPPER S.
I am thankful for dad,
mom, Bodee and Sylis.
GARYTT M.
I am thankful for
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Shelton
Continued from Page M10
I am thankful for Santu,
God, Camber, GiVN me
PREZTS.
CALI T.
I am thankful for DOG
and teaer.
BODEE W.
I am thankful for Min
Hors and dog.
COLT G.
I am thankful for M
Hors, mom, famly.
HAYLEE T.
I am thankful for m dog
and Eli.
SYLIS N.
Mrs. Malam’s third
grade students at
Success Elementary
School.
How to Make a
cherry pie
First you put in cher-
ries. And then you put in
blueberries. And then you
stir it. And then you bake
it. And then you eat it.
WYATT R.
How To Make A
Among Us Pie
The ingredients
you need to get: oreo
crust,among us figures
(two need to hold stuff in
their hand),grey icing,red
icing. Get ingredients Put
crust in pan Mix choco-
late for 1 minute at 20 de-
grees. Then put grey icing
on top. Then put red icing
on top and spell AMONG
US in red. Then put fig-
ures on top. Then refrig-
erate.
JEREMIAH A.
How to Make a
Lemon Meringue pie
First you go to the store
and buy all your ingredi-
ents. All your ingredients
are lemon, lemon zest,
lemon juice, crust,and
orange zest,.Then set the
heat to 135 degrees. Then
make the pie by mixing
the ingredients together.
Then you cook it and
you’re done.
RACHAEL D.
How to make a cookie
dough pie
When you make a cook-
ie dough pie, you need to
get a whisk. The things
you need to get are cook-
ies, cookie dough, butter,
and sugar. You need to
get a bowl. Put the but-
ter in the bowl with the
cookie dough in the bowl.
Crunch up the cookies
and put them in the bowl
and sugar in the bowl.
Now that you have all the
ingredients in the bowl
mix it for 7 minutes. Now
put the bowl in the oven
for 1 hour and 30 minutes
set the oven degrees to
360°. When the pie is done
pull it out of the oven
then let it set for 3 hours
and When it’s done EN-
JOY!!!!!!!!!!!
EASTON B.
How to Make a
sugar pie
When you make a sug-
ar pie, you need to get
chocolate, cinnamon,
candy corn,soda,and M &
M’s. Melt the chocolate,
cinnamon,candy corn,
bread, and M & M’s. Then
pour the ingredients on
bread. Then eat and drink
up!
KHLOE M.
How to Make a
Christmas Grinch pie
First you have to
gather the ingredients.
You`ll need the crust,pie
mix, dough, milk,green
icing,and an edible face.
First you make the crust.
Next you need to pour
the pie mix.After that
you flatten the dough.Af-
ter that you cook it at 350
degrees. Then you let it
cool off for at least thirty
minutes. Then you put the
green icing on it. Last but
not least you put the ed-
ible face on it.
ALEAH N.
How to make H2O pie
The ingredients in the
pie are dough, light blue,
red and blue food color-
ing, sugar, sprinkles, lots
of soft dough and whipped
cream. The directions
in the pie are: make the
soft dough. Get the soft
dough. Make 4 parts in
the soft dough. On one
of the parts of the dough
put light blue. On the next
parts put red. On the last
part of the dough put dark
blue. Leave the 4th piece
plain. Make 3 mermaids
with the colors. On one
of the mermaids put light
blue. On the second mer-
maids put red. On the last
mermaid put dark blue.
Make the pie. Put the
mermaids on the pie. Put
the whip cream behind
the mermaids. Bake at 20
degrees for 50 minutes.
CARLEE S.
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Don’t eat me, the tur-
key! Turkeys eat bugs.
They eat fleas from dirty
dogs. Look it up! Turkeys
have disease. A person
in New York ate 14 feath-
ers! They eat lots of bugs.
Forks are also illegal to
Writings from Mrs. Scott’s fourth grade
class at Success are on page M8
Thanksgiving safety: Five ways to
prevent cooking fires
While the coronavi-
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many of our Thanksgiv-
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to protect ourselves from
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Typically, Thanksgiv-
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Most often, these emer-
gencies are caused by
unattended cooking
— a common behavior
shared by nearly 70-per-
cent of us, as shown in a
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year.
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use. So don’t eat me, the If you kill a turkey you
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practice your home fire
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Many thanks to all who have
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