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Vol. 26, No. 6 Thursday, September 26, 2019
Upbraid
McCane calls out
De Soto council at
Sept. 16 meeting
By Gordon Bess
For the Leader
Harry Truman famously warned
anyone entering high public office, “If
you can’t stand the heat, get out of the
kitchen.”
De Soto ex-Mayor Rich McCane got
out last year, announcing his resignation
in an Aug. 30, 2018, letter, in which he
said he and his family had been harassed.
He came to the Sept. 16 meeting of
the De Soto City Council to provide more
detail, and to sharply jab at his former
colleagues on the council.
His most stinging remark came near
the end of his 15-minute narrative, deliv-
ered during the council’s guest period for
public comments, when he said a better
council could be assembled from five
people, “drunk or sober,” on barstools
in town.
See DE SOTO, Page 26
Vendor space
still available for
Oct. 23 Job Fair
By Kevin Carbery
For the Leader
Businesses looking to hire will have
a great chance to meet prospective em-
ployees at the first-ever Jefferson County
Job Fair, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Job Fair organizers are seeking businesses
to rent vendor space at the event, which
will be held at the Fox C-6 Service Center,
849 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold.
The service center can accommodate
See JOB FAIR, Page 24
‘Once a week but never weakly’
Nate Shumaker throws out the first pitch at the Sept. 14 St. Louis Cardinals baseball
game. A fundraising event with the Cardinals and Weekends Only raised $12,000 to
help furnish the Shumaker home being built soon in Hillsboro. “I threw a strike on
Made to fit
the first try,” Shumaker said.
Local veteran to get new accessible
house from Homes for Our Troops
By Mckenzie Knapp
and Laura Marlow
For the Leader
Sgt. Nathan Shumaker faced his
life’s greatest challenge when he lost
his leg and suffered other wounds in a
mortar attack while serving in the U.S.
Army in Afghanistan in 2010.
But in the years since, he has faced
another challenge – trying to maneuver
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neum with a prosthetic leg.
Fortunately, a nonprofit organiza-
tion called Homes for Our Troops is
preparing to break ground on a custom-
built, accessible home for the Shumaker
family in Hillsboro.
“Though Nathan has made sig-
nificant progress in his recovery, living
See SHUMAKER, Page 25
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Court date
set for 911
Dispatch
tax fight
Wieland amendment
blocks agency from
collecting 1/2-cent
sales tax voters OK’d
By Kevin Carbery
For the Leader
Jefferson County 911 Dispatch will
argue in court Oct. 7 to keep the 1/2-cent
sales tax rate the agency has been receiv-
ing for nearly a decade.
The state Department of Revenue
recently said it would begin collecting
just a 1/4-cent sales tax for 911 on Oct.
1, despite the results of the April election
when Jefferson Countians overwhelm-
ingly voted to allow 911 to continue
collecting a 1/2-cent sales tax instead of
See 911 DISPATCH, Page 26
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Bubbling up
Nolan Phares, 5, of De Soto revels in the
bubbles at the De Soto Fall Festival. Read
more about the celebration on Pages 8-9.
2 Jefferson County Leader
New Windsor auditorium has 715 seats, up from 366
By Gordon Bess
For the Leader
The Windsor C-1 Board of Educa-
tion helped break in the newly renovated
auditorium at Windsor High School on
Sept. 18, meeting in the spiffed-up space
for the first time.
The auditorium makeover, com-
bined with remodeling of the adjoining
front entrance to the high school, carried
the largest price tag among projects on
the checklist for a $14.75 million bond
issue C-1 voters approved in April 2017.
“The front entrance and auditorium
was kind of wrapped up into one entire
project, which (cost) a total of $2.8
million,” Windsor Superintendent Joel
Holland said.
Windsor High Principal Jason
Naucke gives the auditorium his best
high-five.
“It’s awesome to have that,” he said.
“We had an auditorium before, but this
is apples-to-oranges in terms of quality.”
He praised the audio-visual equip-
ment and projection screens, and the
increased seating capacity, which is
large enough to accommodate staff and
student gatherings.
“We’ve already held class meetings
and professional development meetings
in there, where we’re able to bring every-
body in those groups in,” Naucke said.
On Sundays, a new church, Twin
Rivers Church, is holding services in
the auditorium, which now has brown
and gold decor, Windsor’s signature
colors, instead of the green color scheme
formerly used in the space.
The auditorium features a new 273-
seat balcony and full LED lighting as
well as sloped side walls and 20 ceiling
More than $17,600 in items stolen
from Festus-area church
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Of-
fice has identified a 36-year-old Sullivan
man as a suspect in a burglary at the Fes-
tus Church of the Nazarene, 2717 Hwy.
P, west of Festus.
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the Sheriff’s Office reported.
The burglary occurred about 4:50
a.m. Aug. 21, when someone apparently
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With 442 seats on the main level,
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double the original 366. The auditorium
also is fully compliant with requirements
for the Americans with Disabilities Act,
including wheelchair access to the stage
and seating space for wheelchairs on
both levels, with elevator access to the
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“It’s not just that the facility is nice,”
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and stole a 21-foot trailer that contained
a walk-behind mower, a push mower, a
backpack blower, two trimmers and two
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As of Sept. 4, none of the stolen items
had been recovered, Sheriff’s Office
spokesman Grant Bissell said. He said the
suspect had not yet been arrested.
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Man found guilty of murder in his girlfriend’s 2017 death

By Kevin Carbery said. “However, Mr. Buechting plans to A deputy observed McDonald had timony from physicians.
For the Leader file a motion for a new trial based on the bruises on her chin and under her left eye. Williams also asserted that McDon-
evidentiary issues presented to the court.” She also repeatedly said her side hurt and ald’s injuries were self-inflicted.
A jury on Sept. 19 found Christopher Buechting stood accused of beating she thought she had broken ribs. “Her history of self-harm is irratio-
Buechting, 46, guilty of murdering his McDonald on Jan. 22, 2017, seriously The deputy who spoke with Mc- nal,” Williams said. “You cannot hold
live-in girlfriend, Angela McDonald, in injuring her. The next day she was taken Donald said she had what looked like Christopher Buechting responsible for
2017 at their Festus-area home. by helicopter to Mercy Hospital St. Louis “old” bruises. McDonald told the deputy this self-destructive, reckless behavior.”
After a three- in Creve Coeur, and she died there on Jan. Buechting had abused her in the past, but In assistant prosecuting attorney
day trial before 25, 2017, at the age of 39. she did not say she had been abused that Travis Partney’s closing argument, he
Jefferson County Robyn Walsh, who describes herself day, the report said. said medical experts determined that
Circuit Court Div. as one of McDonald’s close friends, said The next day, Jan. 23, 2017, the McDonald’s death was a homicide based
5 Ju d ge Victor she appreciates the jury’s verdict. Sheriff’s Office was called back to the on the nature of her head injuries.
Melenbrink at the “I do feel justice is being served by home after Buechting called 911 and said “This case is as simple as it is bru-
Jefferson County the conviction,” she said. “I’m happy. McDonald was “unresponsive.” During tal,” Partney said. “We know she didn’t
Courthouse in Hill- I’m happy the girls (McDonald’s three the 911 call, Buechting said McDonald do this to herself, and that’s just the head
sboro, the jury de- daughters) can have this closure.” had “intentionally banged her head on the injuries.”
liberated approxi- Walsh said she considered McDon- porch the previous night because she was Buechting’s bond was revoked and
mately four and a ald family and intends to read a victim’s drunk and mad,” according to the report. he is being held in Jefferson County Jail.
half hours before Christopher impact statement at the sentencing. Buechting further stated that while
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returning the guilty “She was like a sister to me,” Walsh the two were arguing, he forced her out
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The jury found him guilty of second- According to the case’s probable- ing on the door, which he assumed was
degree murder, a class A felony punish- cause statement and other court papers, McDonald banging her head on the door.
able by 10 to 30 years or life in prison.
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4 Jefferson County Leader
2017 St. Pius grad dies from fall in Columbia
By Kevin Carbery
For the Leader
Shelby Lee Meyer, 21, of Festus died
early Saturday after falling from a ladder
at an apartment building in Columbia,
where she was attending college, authori-
ties reported.
“At this time there is no evidence
of foul play; however, the investigation
is ongoing,” Columbia Police said in a
written statement.
Meyer, a junior at Columbia College
and a member of the school’s volleyball
team, was a 2017 graduate of St. Pius X
High School in Crystal City, where she
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trict personnel performed an unusual
kind of rescue Sept. 10, digging out a dog
trapped under her family’s house in the
300 block of Lembeck Lake Road south
of De Soto, Chief Tom Fitzgerald said.
The dog, Sasha, is fine, he said.
“It’s a Yorkie who chased a lizard
under a concrete porch and couldn’t get
out on her own,” Fitzgerald said. “We dug
her out. It took about an hour.”
The house and the dog belong to
Robert and Georgia DeClue, the district
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“Sasha is safe and sound with Mom
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Hillsboro man gets
10-year sentence for
bank robbery,
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Leon Wayne Stoutt, 35, of Hillsboro
has been sentenced to 10 years in prison
for bank robbery and drug possession,
according to court papers.
Stoutt, who previously lived in
Arnold, pleaded guilty to one count of
stealing from a bank and one count of
possession of a controlled substance,
both felonies, and on May 23, Jefferson
County Div. 1 Circuit Judge Joe Rathert
sentenced him to 10 years for the steal-
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helped the Lancers win the 2016 state
Class 2 volleyball championship.
After high school, she played vol-
leyball for two years for Mineral Area
College in Park Hills and then transferred
to Columbia College for this school year.
St. Pius X Principal Karen DeCosty
said she hopes people remember Meyer
as more than an athlete.
“She was a good friend and a good
student,” DeCosty said. “She’s just some-
one people looked up to, whether it was
her teammates or students in the building.
She was a kind person – kind to others – a
good student, a talented volleyball player.
She had a very kind, fun-loving spirit that
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ing offense and seven years for the drug
offense. However, the sentences will be
served concurrently, or at the same time,
court records show.
On Jan. 30, 2017, Stoutt entered Mid-
west BankCentre, 1030 Imperial Main St.,
and gave a letter to
a teller demand-
ing she give him
the money from
her cash drawer.
The teller gave him
$2,740, and Stoutt
left the bank, the
probable-cause
statement said.
A u t h o r i t i e s Leon Wayne Stoutt
asked for help to
identify the thief and posted surveillance
photos on social media sites, and that
same day, they went to a home in the
6400 block of North Lakeshore Drive in
Hillsboro, where Stoutt was found, and
took him into custody. At the time, he
denied involvement in the robbery, the
report said.
The next day, authorities were given
permission to search a wooded area be-
hind the Hillsboro home, and they found
$2,120 in cash, as well as a blue hooded
sweatshirt with a St. Louis County em-
blem, blue jeans, green tennis shoes and
a gray sock hat with “STL” on it. The
clothing was consistent with what the
man in the surveillance video from the
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of Hitt Street. Investigators learned that
Meyer “was attempting to climb a ladder
to the roof of an apartment building and
fell off the ladder,” police reported.
Meyer was transported to a local
emergency room for advanced medical
care, where she died from her injuries,
the report said.
She was the daughter of Paul and
Trish Meyer of Festus. For obituary in-
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Some of the vaping devices a Jefferson County high school collected from students
in the last school year.
First vaping-related death
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By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
For the Leader
The Missouri Department of Health
and Senior Services has reported Mis-
souri’s first vaping-related death.
It is the eighth death nationwide
connected to the use of vaping devices,
the agency reported in a written state-
ment.
The man who died in Missouri was
in his mid-40s, the DHSS reported.
He reportedly had normal lung func-
tion before he started vaping in May.
He died at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in
Creve Coeur, the report said.
“This is an unfortunate case of a
young man with no prior lung illness
who started vaping because of chronic
pain issues,” said Dr. Michael Plisco,
Mercy critical care pulmonologist and
medical director of Mercy’s extracor-
poreal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
program. “He started out with shortness
of breath and it rapidly progressed and
deteriorated, developing into what is
called acute respiratory distress syn-
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injured by vaping, we don’t know how
quickly it worsens and if it depends on
other risk factors.”
The man developed mild respiratory
symptoms and went to a hospital on Aug.
22. He was transferred to Mercy St. Louis
on Sept. 4, according to the report.
The man’s lungs were not able to
provide enough gas exchange, which
led to heart failure and near cardiac ar-
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the report said.
“Unfortunately, because ECMO
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time for healing, it didn’t work in this
case,” Plisco said. “Due to the nature
of this critical illness, acute respiratory
distress syndrome ultimately led to his
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Jefferson R-7 school board hamstrung by vote to pay legal bills
By Laura Marlow
For the Leader
Shane Wolk said he intends to resign
his seat on the Jefferson R-7 Board of
Education due to health concerns, ef-
fective Sept. 30, and if he does, it could
end the board’s three-month-long 3-3
stalemate over the payment of $31,841.50
in legal bills.
The bills in question involve the
Tueth Keeney law firm in Clayton, which
worked with the board extensively during
Superintendent Clint Johnston’s recent
leave of absence.
Johnston went on paid administra-
tive leave following the board’s April 16
meeting, and returned on June 8. During
that time, and in the weeks following,
the district incurred two separate bills:
one dated June 4 for 126.8 hours profes-
sional services totaling $27,262 and the
other dated July 9 for 18.90 hours totaling
$4,063.50.
The invoices show most of the hours
billed were for phone and email consul-
tations with board members, research
and drafting responses to Sunshine Law
requests, preparing communications be-
tween the board and the community and
attending closed-session board meetings,
of which there were six during Johnston’s
absence. The two bills were presented
for payment at the July 24 school board
meeting.
Clash
“I stated back in April, when I voted against it, that (hiring Tueth
Keeney) was wrong. I didn’t agree with it then, and I don’t agree
with it now. I’m not going to change my vote.”
moved to reconsider the motion.
A heated discussion culminated in
Surratt saying he would “never cast an-
other affirmative vote to pay a bill until
this bill is paid,” but when the vote was
called, the result was the same – a 3-3
vote and failure to pass.
At issue is whether the bill is legiti-
mately the board’s responsibility, since
the school district did not have a contract
with Tueth Keeney at the time the firm
was first used in April.
Surratt and Fallert say a contract
isn’t necessary to hire a law firm in an
emergency situation.
“We are not out of compliance,”
Fallert said.
The opposing side maintains that the
situation did not fall under the “emer-
gency” definition.
“It was eight weeks,” Johnston said.
“At what point is it no longer an emer-
gency matter, and it becomes ongoing
services?”
During several board meetings held
Kelly Becherer
Jefferson R-7 board member
don’t agree with it now. I’m not going to
change my vote.”
The seven-member board has been
operating a member short since July 24,
when Tracey Perry was placed under a
temporary restraining order enjoining
her from participation in board activities
until a conflict of interest suit the Mis-
souri Attorney General filed against her
is resolved.
Perry was not present at the July,
August or September meetings.
An additional bill from Tueth Kee-
ney, dated Aug. 7 for 2.4 hours totaling
$516, was added to the August meeting
agenda. The motion to pay all three bills
failed to pass in the same 3-3 vote as the
previous month.
Surratt urged the three who voted no
to change their minds.
“We will undoubtedly pay this bill in
the end,” he said. “If you choose to vote
no, this bill will double.
“If Mrs. Perry is finally removed
from this board, we will have a six-person
board, and the vote on this issue will set
the tone for the months ahead. If you
want to set a tone of collaboration and
moving forward, then let’s pay this and
move forward.”
The bills came up again on the
September meeting agenda, and again
the motion to pay them failed after a 3-3
vote. Two district residents spoke during
the public comment portion of the meet-
ing, urging the board not to pay the bills.
“It wasn’t done right, and it shouldn’t
be the responsibility of the taxpayers to
pay the cost,” one said.
Wolk, who was elected in April,
submitted a letter to the R-7 school board
on Sept. 18 announcing his plan to resign
from the board.
His resignation would alter the bal-
ance of power on the board, and if the
legal bills are presented yet again for
payment at the October meeting, the vote
may end the months-long stalemate.

Attached to the bills was a memo of
concern signed by Johnston.
“Given that I am not aware that the
Jefferson R-VII School District has a con-
tract or an engagement letter with this law
firm, I feel that this bill is in conflict with
MO Statute 432.070 RSMo (Require-
ments of Contracts),” the memo said.
“Therefore, I want this memo to be
included with the bills for a matter of
record regarding the payment thereof.”
Board president Wayne Surratt and
members Natalie Fallert and Heather
Schnitzler voted to pay the bills, while
members Kelly Becherer, Jimmy Jackson
and Shane Wolk voted against paying
them.
Immediately after the motion failed
because there was no majority, Surratt
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Crystal City delays vote on mining permit amid complaints about blasting
By Kevin Carbery
For the Leader
A company that asked the Crystal
City Council on Monday to renew its
permit to allow sand mining in town for
another two years met opposition from
local residents who complained about the
blasting associated with the operation.
At the end of a two-hour-long public
hearing on the matter, council members
decided to delay a vote on the company’s
request for a conditional-use permit re-
newal and unanimously voted to continue
discussions.
A second public hearing on the
permit request is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21, which typically would
be a work session for the council.
As part of the motion, council mem-
bers agreed to extend the company’s
2017 permit for another 60 days to allow
its operations to continue while the mat-
ter is under consideration.
“The council would like to inspect
the complaint records to compare with
seismograph records,” Ward 2 Council-
man Tony Becker said.
While some residents said the
blasting is affecting their houses, those
involved in the sand mining operations
said the blasting may cause periodic vi-
brations that residents can feel, but not
damage to their homes.
In 2017, the council approved a
conditional-use permit for Selma Land
Holding LLC to conduct surface mining
at the quarry, 2540 N. Truman Blvd.
Selma Land Holding was listed as
the owner of the property, and that com-
pany contracted with Midwest Proppant
LLC, based in Jefferson County, to per-
form the mining work. The permit was
good for two years.
In 2019, Midwest Proppant and Ruth
Yeida Trust (the successor to Selma Land
Holding), requested another conditional-
use permit.
Becker, the council liaison to the
city Planning and Zoning Board, said
the board approved a Sept. 19 motion
to recommend that the council grant the
conditional-use permit request.
The public hearing began with pre-
sentations from Bloomsdale Excavating,
a subcontractor Midwest Proppant hired
to handle the blasting, as well as Vibra-
Tech Engineering, which was there to
speak about vibrations.
Jarrod Logsden of Bloomsdale Exca-
vating said in the two years his company
has performed blasting at the site it has
reacted promptly to the few complaints
it has received. He said no damage has
been verified and added that his company
has taken all necessary precautions while
adhering to government regulations.
Ernest Lee Frea Jr. of Vibra-Tech
said while the noise and “energy” from
the blasts can be felt by neighbors of the
mining operations, the vibrations dis-
sipate as they travel away from the blast
center and are not a danger to homes
outside of the blasting property.
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operation is an allowable use of the
land under city regulations. However,
they also said the city has the authority
to add conditions on how the operation
conducts business, including blasting.
Midwest Proppant officials did not
return calls for comment by Leader
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However, Robert Feikert, who lives “I’ve been concerned there might be
on Truman Boulevard near the sand damages (to his house) now and poten-
mine, said he has made repeated com- tially more in the future,” said White, 64,
plaints about the mining operations to a retired high school teacher.
the company and the city and believes the He said he wants to make sure the
blasts have caused damage to his home. mining operation uses proper precau- Sunday, September 29:
“Yes, I have complained,” said tions. Josh Pruno
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He said he has lived in his house Becker and City Administrator Jason
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8 Jefferson County Leader News Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

Rain didn’t keep crowds away from De Soto Fall Festival

By Mary McKinstry
For the Leader

Rain made an appearance at this

year’s De Soto Fall Festival, but it didn’t
deter crowds from showing up for the
celebration.
“On Saturday, we had the vendors
just set up and then it started pouring
down rain,” said Sarah Greenlee, office
coordinator for the De Soto Chamber of
Commerce, which sponsored the event.
But skies gradually cleared, and
Greenlee said approximately 2,500
people took part in activities.
The day began with a 5K run/walk,
which started from the SMCI parking lot
on Veterans Boulevard. The overall fe-
male winner was Kari Brooks with a time
of 24:27, and the overall male winner was
Freddie Crane with a time of 22:07.
The De Soto Farmers Market cel-
ebrated Heritage Days from 8 a.m. to
noon, and Main Street was closed off
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. so events could be Allie Warren, 10, of De Soto wrings the
held there. rainwater out of her shirt at the De Soto
Festivities included a car show, Fall Festival.
games for kids, vendors, a dog show,
musical entertainment and a cornhole
tournament that attracted 24 teams.
A doughnut-eating contest drew 20
participants. The competitors could not
use their hands and were judged on the
number of doughnut holes they could eat
Ted Howell photos
in 90 seconds.
“We did it for fun, but we didn’t Puddle jumpers at the De Soto Fall Festival, from left, Lane McMahan, 5; Camry
realize how many people would want to Coleman, 4; Bently Coleman, 6; and Alexis King, 7. See more photos online at
myleaderpaper.com.
participate in it,” Greenlee said. “It was
pretty funny.”
The title of Lil Mr. De Soto was
awarded to 6-year-old Emery Ham-
mond, son of Brad and Wendy Hammond
of De Soto, and the Lil Miss De Soto
honor went to 4-year-old Harley Duncan,
daughter of Cody and Sarah Duncan of
De Soto. Each won $100 from First State
Community Bank. Shaylynn Orlosky,
4-year-old daughter of Tori Orlosky of

See FALL FESTIVAL, Page 9 Elizabeth McAlpine, 3, of De Soto.

Today is
the day Q I’ve heard that gum disease can be a worse
to let Question problem than tooth decay. How bad can it be
and how is it treated?

us help A
Two of the most common forms of gum disease are gingivitis and
periodontitis. Gingivitis is when inflammation occurs within the soft

you!
Answer gum tissue around the base of the teeth. It is easily treatable and
preventable with good dental care. Periodontitis is more serious and
involves the breakdown of both the gum tissue and the bone that holds
the teeth. Left untreated, it can result in your teeth becoming loose
Considering Pregnant Hoping Need help and eventually falling out. By taking good care of your teeth and gums
counseling and afraid and need to for a family with twice daily brushing and flossing, along with regular checkups and
you can’t afford it? help? adopt? in crisis? cleanings at your dental office, you can avoid these problems.
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Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Kinzlee Waters, 8, Lily Miller, 5, and Kyler Waters, 5 – all of De Soto – enjoy snowcones
at the De Soto Fall Festival.
Dustin Maupin, left, and Brandon Link,
both of De Soto, compete in the cornhole
tournament.
Fall Festival: Winners named
Continued from Page 8
De Soto, was chosen as Lil Miss Photo-
genic. Her prize was a free photo session
at FoJo Studio.
The annual Great Joachim Duck
Race was held Sunday afternoon at
Walther Park. The first-place winner
was Jim McCullough, who donated his
$300 winnings back to the Chamber of
Commerce. Randi Biggs was the second-
place $150 winner, and Eric Leonard
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News
Ted Howell photos
Eli Pitts, 4, of De Soto with two ducks he
rescued. Just before the race, a big group
of plastic ducks escaped.
won third-place and $75.
An antique engine display was in-
cluded in the festival, as were a petting
zoo, pony rides and other children’s
activities.
Greenlee said kids loved the “foam
party,” which she described as “bubbles
inside a bounce house.”
She said Sunday morning’s weather
was nice, but the rain came back during
the last 30 minutes of the festival, causing
vendors to close up shop early.
Thursday
October 17th
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Jefferson County
Health Department
5684 Missouri PP
High Ridge, MO 63049
Jefferson County Leader 9
Aging Well
Benefit Fair
October is Open Enrollment Month
for Medicare and prescription drug
plans. To help seniors choose the best
plans for their needs, Mercy is hosting
Aging Well Benefit Fairs.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
First Floor Conference Center
1400 Highway 61 South
Crystal City, MO 63019
The fairs are free and open to the
public. Patients do not have to register
to attend. For information, please email
MedicareSeminarsEast@mercy.net or
call 314-364-3441.
These senior-focused events are
designed to raise health awareness by
providing education and information,
promoting healthy living habits and
informing seniors about resources
available to them. Light refreshments
will be served.
Please encourage your friends and
family to attend for helpful information
about choosing the plan that’s best for
them.
10 Jefferson County Leader Business Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

Portell recognized
by Edward Jones Leader
Colby Portell, an Edward Jones Musician
of the
adviser, recently
was awarded the
financial services
f i r m ’s F r a n k
Month
Finnegan Award
for achievement Kylie
in building client
relationships. Mitchell
Portell’s office De Soto High School
is at 232 Main St.
in Festus. Colby Portell The Leader’s Musician of the Month for
Valvoline sold to new owners September is De Soto High School senior

Al and Terri Walker of De Soto, left, recently sold the Valvoline Express Care, 13000
Hwy. 21 in De Soto, to, from left, Chris, Mike and Arthur Yarbrough, also of De Soto. The
Walkers, who are retiring, owned the business since it opened in 2005. Mike Yarbrough
has worked at the shop since 2010 and took over ownership on April 1.
Drop-off location for
clothing drive
Christine Hill, an Edward Jones
financial advisor in Festus, is allowing
the Disability Resource Association to
use her office as a drop-off location for a
clothing drive.
The items needed for the clothing
drive include gently used or new coats,
jackets, gloves and hats.
Items should be brought to Hill’s
911 honors Smith Edward Jones branch office during
regular business hours in October.
Jefferson County 911 Dispatch recently
The branch address is 350 Festus
recognized crew leader Janet Smith for
Center Drive.
her 25 years with the agency. As part of
Monetary donations cannot be
the recognition, she was presented with
a watch and a necklace. She is pictured accepted at Hill’s office and should be
Irelan’s children’s
book wins award
The children’s book “Tricky Times”
by Laura Irelan has been named a
Bronze winner in the Independent
Authors Network 2018 Book of the Year
awards.  
The book combines comical rhymes
with funny images to provide a fresh
strategy for young students to remember
their multiplication facts.
Irelan has worked as an elementary
teacher at Festus Elementary for the past
20 years, specializing in remedial math
for the last 15 years.
She and her husband, Corey, live in
Festus with their children, Maggie and
Aidan.
To set up a book signing or reading,
email her at IrelanLaura@festusedu.com.
The book is available online from
Amazon.com, Bam! Books A Million,
Kylie Mitchell, 17.
Kylie is involved in all the bands at De Soto
High School, which includes marching,
symphonic and jazz. She is drum major of
the Dragon Pride Marching Band.
“Kylie is an incredible musician that
exhibits a high level of musicality on a
daily basis,” said Darrell Boyer, director
of bands.
Kylie won last year’s Fountain City
Composition Contest with her piece, “In
the Dark” being selected for top honors
by the national judging panel.
Musicians of the Month receive a $20
gift certificate from Tower Music and a
certificate of achievement. Both may be
picked up at the store. See the Musicians
of the Month at the Leader’s website,
myleaderpaper.com.
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Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 Trivia Two Ways Jefferson County Leader 11

In his life, he’s forced to recall oodles of numbers

F
or someone who admittedly has does my true love give to me? Five (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and
limited mathematical skills, I 7. The Great Lakes of North America
seem to have a lot of numbers on
Trivia consist of how many lakes?
Superior, hence the acronym HOMES). 8.
42. 9. 1453, so it actually lasted 116 years.
the brain. Two 8. According to the science fiction work 10. 37. This number has stuck in my head
It’s not just that I have to know Ways “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,”
what number is the answer to “the ultimate
because I read that at least one guy tried
to claim he found a 38th play by Shake-
things like my Social Security number, question of life, the universe and every- speare, but it turned out to be bogus.
Kevin Carbery
phone number and, in some instances, thing”?
extended ZIP code, but all kinds of 9. Historians have determined the Hun- I am scheduled to host the following
other codes with digits. include numbers, such as “Four to Score” dred Years War between the French House upcoming trivia events: Saturday, Oct.
With the internet, you have pass- and “Look Alive, Twenty-Five”? of Valois and English House of Plantagen- 19, Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of
words that include numbers for every- 4. How many chromosomes are in a et started in 1337 and ended in what year? Commerce Spooktacular Trick or Trivia at
human cell? 10. William Shakespeare wrote how Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S.
thing from seeking your health insur- 5. Which amendment to the Constitu- many plays? Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 314-843-8545;
ance information to getting a deal at a tion gave women the right to vote? Saturday, Nov. 16, Crossroads College
pizza place. 6. In the carol “The Twelve Days of ANSWERS: 1. Also 630. 2. 5,280. 3. Prep Trivia at the school, 500 DeBaliviere
As a sports stats nut, I have oodles Christmas,” how many lords-a-leaping Janet Evanovich. 4. 46. 5. 19. 6. 10. 7. Ave., St. Louis, 314-367-8085.
of other numbers seared into my mind.
For instance, I know Lou Brock’s
lifetime batting average is .293. I know
that Bill Mosienko of the Blackhawks
once scored a hat trick in 21 seconds.
I know the Buffalo Bills lost four con-
secutive Super Bowls.
I am not saying I can always sum-
mon numbers when I need them. There
are plenty of times I must look up my
phone number because I got a new one
in March and it does not always jump
to mind. I have had about a 50-50 suc-
cess rate in recalling it at, say, the doc-
tor’s office or when filling out a form
for one of my kids.
For this week’s trivia quiz, the topic
is numbers. For five more questions on
the topic, see myleaderpaper.com.

1. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is 630

feet high and how many feet wide?
2. A mile consists of how many feet?
3. Which mystery writer has produced
a popular series of books with titles that

Trivia nights
DE SOTO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 7
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at De Soto KC,
13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 6 p.m. Admis- E. Gene Draves, MD; Jeffrey Draves, MD;
sion: $15; includes beer, soda, snacks. Christopher Gray, DO; and Amie Nash, FNP
Tables of eight. Outside food permitted.
Prizes, silent auction, 50-50 drawing. Ben-
efits society’s museum. Call Don Allen,
636-262-0567.
HILLSBORO R-3 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOUNDATION: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at
Draves Family Medicine
Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive,
Crystal City. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets: is now a part of BJC Medical Group
$15 advance; $20 at door. Tables of eight.
Cash bar, door prizes, 50-50 raffle, silent
auction, Lotto board. Reservations: 314-
We look forward to continuing to give the community
852-7151. excellent care and delivering Your Best Medicine!
HEMATITE FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the
church, 3711 Hwy. P, west of Festus. Ad-
mission: $10 in advance, $15 at door;
Draves Family Medicine
tables of eight. Soda, chips, popcorn sold; 1471 US Highway 61 • Festus, MO 63028
outside food and drinks allowed; no alco-
hol. Lottery board raffle, 50-50 drawing, bjcmedicalgroup.org
fall and Christmas wreath guessing game.
Reservations: Tina, 636-937-5273.
SSM ST. CLARE HOSPITAL AUXIL-
IARY: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Andre’s
Make an appointment
West, 211 S. Old Hwy. 141, in Fenton.
Doors open 6 p.m. Admission: $30 per today: 636-543-2190
person or $270 tables of 10 if paid by Sept.
27. Includes buffet dinner, open bar. Silent © 2019. BJC Medical Group. All Rights Reserved.
auction, raffle items, 50-50 drawing. Ben-
efits fund for 3D mammography unit. Res-
ervations: Ginny Goede, 314-660-3026.
HIGH RIDGE KC: 7 p.m. Saturday,
“BJC Medical Group” generally refers to BJC Medical Group of Missouri, BJC Medical Group of Illinois
Oct. 19, at the hall, 6000 Antire Road.
and BJC Medical Group of Sullivan, all of which are well-established physician organizations.
Doors open 6 p.m. Cost: $20; $140 per
table of eight before Oct. 11. Reservations: CS 404452 9/19

636-677-5152 or 314-650-0201.
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drive Sept. 27-28
The Pay It Forward baby ministry
will hold a “fill-the-truck” diaper drive
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27,
and Saturday, Sept. 28, at Walmart, 12862
Hwy. 21, De Soto. The ministry is asking
for diapers (except size 1), wipes and
baby hygiene items. Those wishing to
donate can drop these items off at a truck
parked at each door of the store.
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Jefferson
information,County Leader
call 314-779-4351.
Zion Lutheran to hold
church picnic
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central
Ave., in Pevely will hold a day-long
celebration on Sunday, Sept. 29.
After a 9:15 a.m. service, there will
be a breakfast and Vacation Bible School
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The church
will then hold a picnic from 12:30-4 p.m.
There will be food, face painting and
games for the whole family.
For information, call 636-475-4486.
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will hold its annual fall chicken and Church in De Soto will hold its 87th
dumplings dinner Saturday, Oct. 5. annual homecoming celebration on
Family-style dinners including sides, Sunday, Oct. 6.
drinks and dessert will be served from The all-day homecoming celebration
4:30-7 p.m. at the church, 3805 Plattin will begin with the regular service that
Road south of Festus. Carryouts will be is held at 9:45 a.m. at the church, 1215
available. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 Boyd St.
for children. For more information, call Dale
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Rummage sale
Sept. 27-28 at Amvets
The De Soto Amvets will hold a
rummage sale Sept. 27-28.
The sale will be open from 7 a.m. to
3 p.m. Friday and from 7 a.m. to noon
Saturday at the post, Hwy. 21 and Amvets
Drive.
Donations of items can be dropped
off at the Amvets from 2-8 p.m. on
Thursday, Sept. 26. Electronics will not
be accepted.
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For information, call 636-586-2575.
Runners, walkers still
needed for Fox Trot
Participants are still needed for the
fifth annual Fox Trot, a fundraising 5K
and 1-mile fun run/walk, to be held
Saturday, Sept. 28, at Arnold City Park on
Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard
near the Meramec River. The 5K is at 9
a.m. and the fun run/walk at 10 a.m.
It costs $25 to enter the 5K and $10
for the fun run/walk. Proceeds will benefit
the C-6 Educational Foundation, a
nonprofit organization that provides
educational and welfare grants to help
students throughout the Fox C-6 School
District.
The overall male and female 5K
winners each will receive a $100 cash
prize and trophy. The top three finishers
in each 5K category will receive a medal.
All fun run/walk entrants will receive a
medal.
Participants also will receive shirts,
goodie bags, water and snacks.
The Vita Cantus Chorale will perform
the national anthem before the start of the
5K. Raffles will be included in the event.
In addition, the C-6 school that
has the most students, staff and family
members register for the event will
receive a $500 educational grant.
Fleet Feet will provide chip timing
and online registration. To register,
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People also may sign up at the packet
pickup, which will be held from 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Fox
C-6 Service Center, 849 Jeffco Blvd.,
in Arnold. They also may sign up the
morning of the event at the park.
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Marching bands to play at Fox High School
A dozen high school marching
bands will fill the Fox High School
campus with melodies on Saturday,
Sept. 28.
Fox High School will hold its
eighth annual Music on the Meramec
competition from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at the school’s athletic stadium, 751
Jeffco Blvd.
It costs $8 for adults (19 and older)
and $5 for students (18 and younger)
and seniors (55 and older) to attend.
Children 6 and younger get in for free.
“Regardless if you are into the
Tournament planned
for Sept. 28 in Festus
The Mount Zion Cemetery
Washers and Horseshoes Tournament
will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at
McCullough Park on South Adams Street
in Festus. Admission is $10 per person.
Signup will start at 9 a.m., washers at 11
a.m. and horseshoes at noon.
For information, call Ernest Brown
at 314-766-0055 or Charles Humphries
at 314-403-3495.
Seckman Middle band
parents hold car show
The Seckman Middle School
Music Parents will hold a car show on
Sunday, Sept. 29, at the school, 2840
Seckman Road, Imperial.
Registration starts at 9 a.m., with
judging at 1 p.m. and awards at 3 p.m.
Entry fee is $20; there will be a $10 fee
to show. Admission to the show is free.
Barbecue will be sold.
For information, call 314-660-4496
or 314-606-2282.
Help clean up Joachim
Creek on Sept. 29
The Joachim Stream Team will
hold a cleanup of Joachim Creek on
Sunday, Sept. 29. Volunteers are asked
to meet at 10 a.m. at Pavilion 20 at West
City Park in Festus.
All ages are invited to participate in
the land-based cleanup. Refreshments
will be served afterward.
For information, call Dennis Sullivan
at 636-232-5225.
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Music bingo night set
for Oct. 5 in Festus
marching arts or if this is your first one, The Festus Knights of Columbus
if you stop by, you will get hooked by Auxiliary will hold a music bingo game
the second or third band,” Fox High on Saturday, Oct. 5.
band director Tommy Perry said. The game will be held from 7-10 p.m.
Schools will compete in three at the Festus KC, 316 N. Adams St. Doors
classes, and a grand champion will be open at 6:30 p.m.
named at the end of the competition. The evening will include silent
Fox High’s Marching Warriors are auctions, 50-50 drawings, raffles and a
scheduled to close the show at 3 p.m. prize for the best decorated table. The
with an exhibition performance. theme will be music decades.
Windsor High School band stu- Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at
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For tickets, call Cheryl at 314-799-
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Oct. 1 in De Soto
Members of the public are invited
to a seminar, “Let’s Learn about
Flooding,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in
the De Soto High School Theater, 815
Amvets Drive.
The meeting is sponsored by the
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Attendees will be able to meet with
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even words, enacted into state law
Kim Robertson
nearly a half-century ago, have had Managing Editor
a tremendous impact on the lives of
Missouri taxpayers ever since. Steve Taylor
Gordon Bess photo News and Community Editor
And a man who lives in Imperial
played a role in bringing it all about. The Wests raised three daughters and a grandson, whom they adopted. They have six other Gordon Bess
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and another on the way. Associate Editor
Meet Jim West, 81, who moved to
Jefferson County with his wife, Charlene, Tony Krausz
in 2000. congressional district. public vote on Constitutional Amendment Eureka Editor
When our story begins in 1968, Jim Jim prepared and printed a stack of pe- No. 1, which, among other exemptions, Laura Marlow
was a 30-year-old Affton resident – work- titions, then started mailing them out across stated that “household goods and articles Special Sections Editor
ing full time as an employee at a printing the state, all at his own expense. of personal use” (yep, seven words) would Russell Korando
company, helping to raise three daughters “I was young and full of vinegar and no longer be assessed for personal prop- Sports Editor
and fitting in college courses at night to- political energy,” he said. erty taxes. Jeff Adams
ward the history degree he would complete He remembers getting positive media Voters weighed in with an 82 percent Rob Schneider
in 1973. attention from the Post-Dispatch and the majority in favor of the amendment – Mark Grebe
He really didn’t have time to be irked Globe Democrat, and endorsements from 1,241,633 yes votes to 273,213 opposed. Lisa Reuther
about anything, much less do anything newspapers across Missouri. You’ve got to wonder who would vote Advertising Sales
about it. He also began to expect daily phone no. Maybe some who feared a drastic de- Debbie Skaggs
But irked he was. And motivated. calls from radio stations. cline in state revenue? But even if so, I bet Michelle Engelhardt
“There were a lot of news-only stations they were relieved when they no longer Production Artists
Nowadays, residents pay personal
property tax on possessions like vehicles, in those days, and I guess they had nothing had to declare how many pairs of shoes Carol Thomure
mobile homes, boats, and farm equipment else to talk about, so they’d call me in the they owned. Classified Advertising
and livestock. But back in 1968, Mis- morning and even at work to ask me how I’m sure glad I don’t have to count my Kevin Carbery
sourians were required to pay taxes on the campaign was going,” Jim said. mismatched spoons. Katelyn Mary Skaggs
everything they owned and had to fill out a He had only a handful of helpers Jim said he felt “exuberant” when the Reporters
“valuation form” annually to come up with out in the field, and although Jim said change took effect. Ted Howell
their tax total. he worked “assiduously” for about eight He has a list of accomplishments over Sherree Faries Fite
It was “furniture, household goods, months and garnered tens of thousands of his long life that anyone would be proud Ron Rigdon
Photographers
lawn mowers, toys, appliances, silverware, signatures, he realized he wasn’t going to of.
rings and watches – everything,” West have enough by the deadline to secure a While still a young man, Jim opened Sue Singer
wrote in a letter to the Leader. spot on the ballot. his own printing company, eventually Mary McKinstry
Proofreaders
He found the tax unfair and onerous. “I tried to put a brave front on it, but I selling it at retirement; he and Charlene
“Why should you pay a tax, every could see the handwriting on the wall,” he just celebrated their 63rd anniversary; To Reach The Leader
year, for a refrigerator you already paid said. and when dogged persistence got him that
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Plus, the requirement led to rampant State Sen. Johnny Johnson, an Affton But he also can’t help but be a little By Mail
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their personal items on the valuation form.” islature to testify about the need to change to make life a little better for all. Festus 63028
So, Jim called his state representative the law. “If they want to say a little something By Car
to complain, and was given a copy of the A receptive General Assembly and gov- about it at my funeral, I’d be all right with 503 N. Second St.
Missouri Constitution to peruse. ernor passed a bill calling for a Nov. 7, 1972, that,” Jim said. Festus, Mo.
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Letters
God is the
authority on
abortion, not
denominations
To the editor:
Speaking as probably the world’s
worst Christian, with over 36 years’ prac-
tice as a hastily ordained Christian church
minister of the word of God, I would urge
Leader readers to ignore Barbara Marco’s
Sept. 19 letter about abortion. They would
do well to seek other counsel before kill-
ing a conceived human child because
dying church denominations disagree on
the topic.
Neither is today’s secular Israel,
which Marco said pays for abortions,
in parity with Christian church ethical
standards.
Commenting as a Christian only, and
not a member of any denomination, it is
patently apparent that church members do
not always concur with everything their
big shots pass out of committee. Jesus
Christ is the head of his church. All the
redeemed do well to be his one body.
Marco and others choose to plead
ignorance to the conclusive empirical evi-
dence that a human embryo is biologically
energized instantly for development; for a
determined birth; and for human maturity.
Certainly, long ages of poisonous human
sins have made all stages of life perilous,
yet, the spirit gives life.  
The church body that would muddy
this divine and natural order has lost
its flavor, light and way. God save our
children.
The parent who has succumbed to
infanticide may repent to find forgive-
ness, peace and service in the church of
the living God. I did.
Edward B. Graham
De Soto
Another scandal,
another coverup –
pay attention
To the editor:
When will they ever learn? They just
don’t get it; or perhaps they do, and just
don’t care. I tend to think it’s the latter.
Donald Trump and his asinine attor-
ney, Rudy Giuliani, are actually seeking
the help of a foreign nation to dig up dirt
on a political opponent. Sound familiar?
Trump is embracing yet another hare-
brained conspiracy theory that suggests,
without evidence, that Joe Biden and son
Hunter were engaged in political and
business corruption in Ukraine. This has
already been discredited by the Ukrainian
government.
Giuliani, on a recent trip to Ukraine
to drum up support for another investiga-
tion, was basically told to go fly a kite.
Reportedly, in a phone call to the Ukranian
president, Trump may have threatened to
withhold $250 million in military aid unless
they reinvestigated the Bidens.
Opinions
Now, the White House is trying to
block a “whistleblower” account of this
call from going to Congress, as required
by law.
If true, all of this represents an
egregious abuse of presidential power
and obstruction of justice. The president
could clear up all of this controversy by
simply releasing a transcript of the call,
if he has nothing to hide. The fact that
this administration is engaging in one
coverup after another should be cause for
concern of us all.
Are Trump supporters taking note of
all the corruption taking place right under
their noses, or are they still asleep at the
wheel? Do they even care?
Jim Behr
De Soto
‘Free stuff’ would
create even more
ghastly bottom line
To the editor:
America is at a major crossroad of
how it will be governed. Never before has
our two-party system been so contrasted.
Our country is under serious assault
by left-wing extremists while Republi-
cans preach capitalism and laissez faire.
The Democrats have moved their
party toward socialism. All the presiden-
tial candidates in the Democratic field
have moved to the far left, espousing that
more government control is beneficial to
our lives and that more regulations and
laws will make us a more equal society.
The Democrats of yesterday, we
used to call them moderates, have been
silenced by the new progressives who
preach “free stuff.” They appeal to mi-
norities and millennials. The allure of
free health care, student loan forgiveness,
open borders, stricter gun control, and the
like, is appealing.
Democratic candidates pander to
those who think they will gain on the
backs of others.
Let’s be mindful that the term ‘pro-
gressive Democrat’ translates to socialist.
Remember, a wolf in sheep’s clothing is
still a wolf.
Our government debt is currently $22
trillion. If you think that is high or out of
control, just wait until everything is free.
Vance Garber
Festus
Accurate analysis
always matters
To the editor:
Dale Scott’s Sept. 12 letter shows
the importance of accurate analysis of
news reports.
President Trump’s comment last
month, at an outdoor White House news
conference, “I am the chosen one,” was
his reply that he is the only national leader
Jefferson County Leader
who has chosen to fight China’s cheating
trade practices.
He was not declaring God had cho-
sen him.
Trump’s retweet last month was,
“President Trump is the greatest President
for Jews and for Israel in the history of
the world, not just America, he is the best
President for Israel in the history of the
world ... and the Jewish people in Israel
love him like he’s the King of Israel. They
love him like he is the second coming
of God.”
Scott was wrong to misquote the
retweet. Trump correctly quoted the
original tweet which said, “the second
coming of God,” not “the second coming
of Christ.”
I recommend Scott stop using im-
plications and use more complete and
accurate quotations.
 
Charles Staggs
Festus
We need to find
the common
ground – it’s there
To the editor:
As I was reading Barbara Marco’s
letter in the Sept. 19 Leader explaining
how even the different religious denomi-
nations can’t agree on abortion I was
deeply struck by the last sentence, “If you
don’t like abortion, then don’t have one.”
I would expand on that. Do not
picket, harass and embarrass people going
into Planned Parenthood clinics.
Only 3 percent of Planned Parent-
hood services are abortions. The other
97 percent are services like birth control,
prenatal care and other health services.
Yes, prenatal care, provided to wom-
en who are pregnant and want to have the
baby but need care to ensure the health of
the mother and the baby.
Politics today are black and white,
with no gray, no compromise.
Right-wing Second Amendment
proponents insist that pretty much any-
one should be able to have access to any
firearm regardless of the circumstances.
Beto O’Rourke blew it in the presi-
dential debate when he said he would
confiscate all of the military-style assault
weapons.
I agree that no private citizen needs
this type of weapon (I do own other
types of hunting firearms), but that is not
the position of the Democratic Party or
American citizens, in general.
All O’Rourke’s statement did was
throw gas on the fire for those who claim
the Democratic Party wants to take all of
your guns – which is not true.
I could go on, but the point is, there
is common ground on pretty much any
topic.
We need to start finding it or this
country is only going to get further divid-
ed than it currently is – if that is possible.
Dale Scott
Hillsboro
17
Voters: Push for
better candidates
To the editor:
I do not agree with everything Plato
espoused, but I do on this point. He said,
“Those who govern us must be the best
and wisest among us.”
This used to be the case most of the
time. But starting in the 1970s, that era
seems to have passed. We select the lesser
of two evils most of the time. Evil is still
evil no matter where it is on a ballot.
In our great political divide, we can only
hope for and work toward getting our
parties to put forth better candidates. This
means that we need to study the issues on
the ballot and look closer at the people
running for office.
Give up your party affiliation if
the candidate is not the right choice.
The voters need to press the par-
ties to canvass for better people to
run for office. If they do not, send
them no money, no support, no votes.
This country is better than what is hap-
pening to it now.
Dennis Portlock
Barnhart
Was ancient China
wiser than we are?
To the editor:
Did you know that on a military
base only the military police carry weap-
ons?  That’s right – civilians and soldiers
are not permitted to be judge, jury and
executioner.
An armed society is a paranoid soci-
ety of people who are prepared to take hu-
man life in a split second and thus violate
the commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.”
It is written of ancient China that
after an executioner had executed a con-
demned criminal, he received a gold coin
for performing his duty and 40 lashes for
killing a man.  Perhaps we should ponder
on that.
Susan LaBarge
House Springs
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 18 Jefferson County Leader
Chapter 4 – Bullies do not always win
T
he following week, as Mrs. Smith
tackled another set of stories she
mulled over a big problem.
I saw Shane on the playground to-
day. He had a black eye. The principal
had finally told his family about being
bullied. He told the school nurse that
his dad said he had to fight. So he did
and he has bruises all over.
The bully’s mother says she can’t
do anything to stop her son’s bullying.
She and his father are divorced and he
doesn’t see the boy very often anymore.
I’m going to have to include informa-
tion about bullying in my publication.
This has to stop.
The Bully Did Not Win
By Lauren
Kids were always teasing me about
being fat. When I was in second grade,
two boys started picking on me. I told
Mom one was an albino and the other
one comes to school dirty and smelled
bad. Mom said to ignore them and not
to be mean back. They might be being
bullied, too.
The school nurse told me I would
have a heart attack before I grew up if I
didn’t stop eating candy. She scared me
so I stopped, even though I saw other
girls eating candy and they were thin. I
kept gaining weight anyhow.
In third grade, a new girl, Charon,
started school late. I didn’t have many
friends then because I never knew who
was going to tease me. One day Charon
threatened me. I was heavier than she
was, but I never have wanted to pick
on other people because I know how
it feels. I tried to stay away from her
but another day she cornered me and
told me she was going to beat me up
at lunchtime. I didn’t want to tell my
teacher. I finally told one of the other
girls who was nice to me. She told a
bunch of her friends and when Charon
walked up toward me in the play- 4.875”
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For Children
Water is at its most beautiful falling
through rugged mountains.
ground, six of them all came over and
surrounded me. She backed off.
The best part about it was that
I suddenly realized these girls liked
me enough to help me and after that I
played with them more often.
Now I’m in fifth grade. I went to
camp and a nice nutritionist showed
me how to count calories. I’ve been
doing it and learned I was just eating
too much and now my weight is slowly
getting close to normal.
The end.
This shows how adults sometimes
bully young people with the best of
intentions. Lauren has matured a great
deal since then. I’ll have to have a talk
with that school nurse about nutrition.
Water
By Blake
We like water. We like to drink it
and swim in it and get clean in a bath or
shower in it. We like water when it rains
and it is warm and we can play in it.
We like snow when it comes down
and turns the world white. We like
to make a snowman. We like to slide
down a hill. We do not like snow when
it is so cold that we have to stay inside.
We like to see ice when it coats the
trees and they sparkle in colors outside
our windows. We like to slide on ice
when we play. We do not like to slide
and fall down.
We like steam when it clouds our
window and we can draw pictures in it
with our fingers. But Mom does not.
We don’t like water when we get
wet waiting for the school bus. We
don’t like water when the creek floods
out and we can’t go anywhere.
We don’t like snow when we can’t
go see our friends. My grandma fell and
broke her wrist.
We do not like steam from a pot on
the stove because it can burn our fingers
if we try to touch it. So sometimes water
is a good thing and sometimes it is not.
The end.
I do find joy in working with these
students, even when I’m so tired, Mrs.
Smith chuckled. This job is going to be
more difficult than I thought. How do I
choose which of these writings to print?
Today, the principal told me she
would like to have a special program
on bullying but that there is no time
or budget to include it. She suggested
I could help by featuring some stories
about how students overcame bullying
so I will include Lauren’s story.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Did you know?
According to the National Cen-
ter for Education Statistics and the
Bureau of Justice, about 30 percent
of young people admit in surveys to
bullying others, while 70.6 percent of
young people say they have seen bul-
lying in their schools and 70.4 percent
of school staff have seen bullying.
Bullying was witnessed by 62 per-
cent of school staff two or more times
in a given month and 41 percent wit-
nessed bullying once a week or more.
Still only 20 to 30 percent of students
who are bullied notify adults.
When bystanders intervene, bul-
lying stops within 10 seconds about
57 percent of the time. Most bully-
ing takes place in school, outside on
school grounds and on the bus.
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Births Burlage, Morgan wed

Chloe Elisabeth Corley
William Corley and Marissa Deckard
of Bonne Terre announce the birth of their
daughter, Chloe Elisabeth Corley, at 1:39
p.m. on July 13, 2019, at Mercy Hospital
Jefferson in Crystal City. She weighed 7
pounds, 11 ounces.
Chloe was welcomed by a brother,
Colton Corley.
Grandparents are Kim and Gary
Chasteen of Valles Mines, Roger and
April Deckard of Arnold and the late
Mary and Jerry Corley.
Leland Charles White
Christopher White and Kimberly
Almstedt of Park Hills announce the birth
of their son, Leland Charles White, at
7:22 p.m. on July 22, 2019, at Parkland
Health Center in Farmington. He weighed
8 pounds, 2 ounces.
Leland was welcomed by five sib-
lings: Tyanna Teal, Tristan Almstedt,
Evelyn Almstedt, Braelyn White and
Jesse White.
Grandparents are Steve and Diane
Almstedt of Gerald, Jesse and Sherry Vest
of De Soto, Colleen White of Ironton and
Bob and Wilma White of Dixon.
Great-grandmother is Nancy Rode-
rique of De Soto.
Robert Fred Hamilton IV
Olivia Tarlow of Festus and Robert
Hamilton III of St. Louis announce the
birth of their son, Robert Fred Hamilton
IV, at 1:38 p.m. on March 29, 2019, at
Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St.
Louis County. He weighed 7 pounds,
10 ounces.
Grandparents are Debbie Gibson
Tarlow of Festus, Tina Laberta of
St. Louis and Robert Hamilton Jr. of
Potosi.
Great-grandparents are Peggy Gib-
son of St. Louis and Leona and Robert
Hamilton Sr. of St. Louis.
Lucy Fae Kausler
Alexander “A.J.” and Baileigh
Kausler of Festus announce the birth of
their daughter, Lucy Fae Kausler, at 11:02
p.m. on July 4, 2019, at Mercy Hospital
Jefferson in Crystal City. She weighed 5
pounds, 15 ounces.
Grandparents are Denise Johnston of
Festus, Ron Johnston of Festus and James
and Amy Kausler of Hillsboro.
Great-grandparents are Delores
Morrison of Festus and John and Arlene
DeGonia of Hillsboro.
Colton Alan Reichel
Brad and Krystal Reichel of De Soto
announce the birth of their son, Colton
Alan Reichel, at 8:50 a.m. on July 17,
2019, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in
Crystal City. He weighed 8 pounds, 7
ounces.
Colton was welcomed by a sister,
Addilynn Reichel.
Grandparents are Joanna and Mark
Thomas of St. Louis, Brian and The-
resa Hale of De Soto and the late Alan
Reichel Sr.
in July ceremony
Krystle Burlage of Imperial and
Martin Morgan Jr. of Imperial were mar-
ried July 19, 2019, in Hillsboro.
The bride is the daughter of Mike
and Michelle Burlage of Herculaneum.
The groom is the son of Martin
Morgan Sr. of Fenton and Dottie Leigh
of Crystal City.
The Morgans will reside in Impe-
rial.
Krystle and Martin Morgan Jr. William and Kathleen McCune on the day
of their wedding in 1959.
Welsh-Jenkins
Shannon Welsh of St. Louis and
Justin Jenkins of Quincy, Ill., announce
their engagement.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of
David and Lora J. Welsh of De Soto. She
is a 2013 graduate of St. Pius X High
School, a 2016 graduate of Maryville
University and received a master’s degree
in industrial psychology from the Univer-
sity of Missouri in St. Louis. She is em-
ployed with Cigna and Express Scripts.
Her fiance is the son of Dan and The McCunes in a recent photo.
Melanie Jenkins of Quincy. He is a 2013
graduate of Mehlville High School and McCunes celebrate
received a doctorate of pharmacology
from St. Louis School of Pharmacology 60th anniversary
in 2019. He is employed with Walgreens.
Kathleen (Ayers) and William Mc-
A May 2021 wedding is planned. Cune of Festus are celebrating their 60th
Following a honeymoon in Asia, the
anniversary. The McCunes were married
couple will reside in St. Louis. Shannon Welsh and Justin Jenkins.
Aug. 22, 1959, in Maryland Heights.
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20 Jefferson County Leader Obituaries/Nuptials Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

Shelby Lee Meyer, 21, Festus Paul Portell, 88, De Soto

Shelby Lee Meyer, 21, of Festus died Sept. 21, 2019, in Colum-
bia. Ms. Meyer was born Sept. 8, 1998, in St. Louis, the daughter of
Paul E. and Trish (Naeger) Meyer of Festus. She grew up in Festus and
was a member of Our Lady Catholic Church and attended Our Lady
Catholic grade school. She was a 2017 graduate of St. Pius X High
School, where she excelled at volleyball. She attended Mineral Area
College and was named an NJCCAA all-American libero playing for
the MAC 2017-18 and 2018-19 volleyball teams. She was a student
at Columbia College pursuing a degree in psychology and playing for
the Columbia College volleyball team. She loved to dance, sing, bake
and act crazy, and was a bright light to everyone she met. She was
adventurous and lived in the moment, and her passions were her family, friends, playing
volleyball and making sure everyone around her was taken care of and having a good time.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters: Sami Meyer and Summer Meyer,
both of Festus; her boyfriend: John Bischoff of St. Louis; and numerous other relatives
and friends.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-9 p.m. today (Sept. 26) at Our Lady Catholic Church,
1550 St. Mary’s Lane, in Festus. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 27, at the church, officiated by Father Edward Nemeth, Father Gregory
Klump and Father Vordtriede. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to St Pius X High School, to the volleyball
program at Mineral Area College, to Team Momentum or to Our Lady Catholic School.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.
Nuptials
Paul Portell, 88, of De Soto died Sept. 22, 2019, at Crystal
Oaks Nursing Center in Festus. Mr. Portell was a retired salesman
for American Bakeries and was a member of the St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church in De Soto. He was retired from the U.S. Army
and was a member of the De Soto Knights of Columbus Council
1088, where he served as financial secretary for four years and was
involved in many activities such as the whole-hog dinners and the
annual Nativity scene; the De Soto Elks Lodge, where he served
as lodge chaplain; and a lifetime member of De Soto Amvets Post
48. He was a classic car enthusiast, enjoyed woodworking and was
an avid golfer who helped start the annual Jefferson County Golf
Tournament to benefit Alzheimer’s disease. Born Aug. 1, 1931, in Cadet, he was the
son of the late Gilley F. and Pearl A. (Oster) Portell. He was preceded in death by his
wife: Juanita (Boyer) Portell. He is survived by six children: Wayne (Cathy) Portell
of O’Fallon, Richard (Susan) Portell of Longmont, Colo., Dan (Suzanne) Portell of
Branson, Pamela Langan of De Soto, Cheryl (Joe) Beffa and Tina (Brad) Goodwin
of Crystal City; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Rondell and Elwin Portell; and four
sisters: Kathleen Welko, Adele Coleman, Sister Melanie Joseph and Virginia Hearst.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were
under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.
Charles W. Smith, 78, Valles Mines
Charles W. Smith, 78, of Valles Mines died Sept. 21, 2019, at his residence in
Farmington. Born March, 16, 1941 in New Madrid, he was the son of the late William
Edward and Bernice Irene (Brewer) Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife:
Betty Marie (Clark) Smith. He is survived by two children: Tony (Nicole) Smith, Suzy
(Jon) Jennings; and a granddaughter: Zoe Carly (Graham) Punches.
A funeral service was held Sept. 24 at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Bonne
Terre, officiated by the Rev. Don Blum. Burial was in the Bonne Terre Cemetery. Ar-
rangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home.

Raymond E. Fasnacht Jr., 76, Hillsboro

Raymond E. Fasnacht Jr., 76, of Hillsboro died Sept. 20, 2019,
at his home. Mr. Fasnacht was an autoworker and a supervisor with
Chrysler for 37 years, and was a member of Good Shepherd Catho-
lic Church in Hillsboro. Born March 31, 1943, in St. Louis, he was
the son of the late Beatrice (Siebert) and Raymond E. Fasnacht Sr.
He is survived by his wife: Rose Ann (Moore) Fasnacht of
Hillsboro; five sons: Raymond E. Fasnacht III of Pevely, Joseph
W. (Cyndi) Fasnacht of Cedar Hill, Thomas R. (Mary) Fasnacht of
Pevely, James M. (Stacy) Fasnacht of House Springs and Shawn
A. (Crystal) Henry of Fenton; a daughter: Karen M. Chitwood of
Fenton; a sister: Judith A. (Dave) Johnson of Virginia; 10 grand-
children: Timothy, Daniel, Ashley, Anna, Jacob, Michael, Matthew, Amber, Brandon
and Rachel; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson: Shawn M. Henry.
A memorial gathering is at 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 5, at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, 103 Fourth St., in Hillsboro, officiated
by Deacon Dan Raidt. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Ar-
rangements are under the direction of Robert D. Brown Funeral Home.

Mary Lou Brase, 84, Festus

Jamie Griffith and Ricky Masters
Griffith – Masters
Jamie Griffith and Ricky Masters of
Festus announce their engagement.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of
Julie and John Griffith of Festus. She is
a 2007 graduate of Festus High School,
a graduate of Jefferson College and a
2010 graduate of Allied College. She is
employed as a surgical technician with
Midwest Oral Surgery.
Her fiance is the son of Gary Masters
of Festus and Kathy Seibert of Illinois. He
is a 2003 graduate of Festus High School
and a 2008 graduate of ITT Tech. He is
employed with Holt Electric.
An October wedding is planned at
Oak Valley Golf Resort. The couple will
reside in Festus.
Corey Steinmeyer and Demi Neubrand
Neubrand – Steinmeyer  lon Memory Care in south St. Louis County. Mrs. Brase and her
Demi Neubrand and Corey Stein-
meyer of Festus announce their engage-
ment. 
The bride-to-be is the daughter of
Terry and Tina Neubrand of Festus. She
is a graduate of Festus High School and
Jefferson College and is employed as
a physical therapy assistant with The
Quarters of Des Peres.
Her fiance is the son of Jeff and
Sherri Steinmeyer of Festus. He is a
graduate of Fox High School and is a
union concrete finisher with Concrete
Strategies in St. Louis.
An October wedding is planned at the
Anheuser House in Kimmswick, with a
reception to follow at the Festus/Crystal
City Elks Club.   A celebration of life will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Vinyard
Following a honeymoon in Florida,
the couple will reside in Festus.
Mary Lou Brase, 84, of Festus died Sept. 22, 2019, at Ava-
husband raised their family in Jefferson County, then moved to
Florida in 1982 and lived for 25 years on Captiva Island and Galt
Island. After the death of her husband, she moved back to her
beloved hometown of Festus. She is remembered as having the
heart of an angel, but the mouth of a sailor, and was an avid col-
lector of antiques, particularly “spooners,” which she often gifted
to her friends. She was born Oct. 5, 1934, in Ste. Genevieve, the
daughter of the late Leo and Genevieve (Spraul) Basler.  She was
preceded in death by her husband: John “Jack” Brase.
She is survived by four children: Rick (Veronica) Brase of Phoenix, Ariz., Michael
(John Mullen) Brase of Palm Springs, Calif., David (Shawnette) Brase of Branson
West and Suzy (Cindy Price) Brase of Carlsbad, Calif.; two grandchildren: Patrick
Brase and Tony Miceli; two sisters: Rosie Simkins of Bloomington, Ill., and Sandy
Lambarth of Fenton; a sister-in-law: Jackie Basler of Crystal City; numerous nieces
and nephews; and her life-long friends, Pat and Bill Clark, who remained by her side
through her long battle with dementia.
She was preceded in death by a brother: Charles “Buddy” Basler; and a sister:
Dorothy “Sissy” (the late Warren) Holdinghausen.
Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., in Festus. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 Obituaries
Michael Ray Parker, 66, Imperial
Michael Ray Parker, 66, of Imperial died Sept. 20, 2019, in
St. Louis. Mr. Parker was a welder fabricator for race cars and
a retired conductor for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was
a member of the NRA, NHRA and the First Baptist Church of
Arnold. Born March 3, 1953, in Rolla, he was the son of the late
Jeannette (Lambert) and Raymond L. Parker.
He is survived by a son: Curt (Tammy Dames) Parker of
Imperial; a daughter: Toni (Brad) Hogan of De Soto; five grand-
children: Hayden and Hannah Hogan and Terran, Taylor and
Tanner Smith; a brother: Keith Parker of Denver; and a sister:
Ginger (Gary) Smith of Barnhart.
Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at Kutis Funeral Home in south St. Louis County.
Memorials may be made to the Hand ‘n Hand Pregnancy Help Center, 7024 Hwy. 61-
67, Barnhart, 63012. Arrangements were under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.
Betty J. Merseal, 78, De Soto
Betty J. Merseal, 78, of De Soto died Sept. 19, 2019, at
Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto. Mrs. Merseal worked at the
Bus Cafe, the De Soto Shoe Factory and Fountainbleau Nursing
Center. Born June 8, 1941, in Belgrade, she was the daughter of
the late Oma Edna (Giffin) and Lawrence Irwin Merseal. She
was preceded in death by her husband: Lawrence Elmer Merseal.
She is survived by three children: Don (Nadine) Merseal,
Linda (John) Watkins and Larry (Lorie) Merseal, all of De Soto;
two brothers: Dean (Judy) Gillam of De Soto and Merle (Shirley)
Gillam of Pevely; a sister-in-law: Betty Gillam of De Soto; seven
grandchildren: Gail (Tiger) Kenuam, Julie (Jack) Greer, Sarah
(J.J.) Hammond, Brittney (Terry) Haffner, Amy (Roger) James, David Merseal and
John Watkins Jr.; seven great-grandchildren: Lilly, Justin, Ryan, Chance, Koltyn, Ar-
row and Keenyn; and one great-great-grandchild: Jasper.
She was preceded in death by six siblings: Mary Ann Byers, Ruth (Howard)
Downs, Harold (Norma) Gillam, Darrell Gillam, Lottie Gillam and Earl (Emma Lou
“Cookie”) Gillam.
Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in
De Soto, officiated by Father Alexander Anderson. Burial was in the Calvary Cem-
etery in De Soto. Memorials may be made to the De Soto Senior Center, 13227 Hwy.
E, De Soto, 63020. Arrangements were under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home.
James Gerard ‘Jim’ Unger, 64, Festus
James Gerard “Jim” Unger, 64, of Festus died Sept. 19, 2019,
at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. Unger was a
retired sales representative for the Frito-Lay Co. in St. Louis and
was a member of Our Lady Catholic Church in Festus. Born Nov.
1, 1954, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Judy (Leonard)
and Paul Unger.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years: Deborah (Quiros)
Unger; two daughters: Amy (Brad) Counts of Valles Mines and
Ashley (fiance Zach Decker) Unger of Crystal City; seven sib-
lings: Dan (Lynette) Unger of Cincinnati, Paul (Maria) Unger
of Ballwin, Joan Tognoni of Ballwin, Tom Unger of St. Louis,
Janice (Jack) Putney of St. Louis, Karen (Kevin) Murphy of St. Louis and Barbie
(Dan) Lorenz of St. Louis; a sister-in-law: Carol (Cris) Meyer of Festus; numerous
nieces and nephews; and a grandson on the way.
A memorial gathering will be held from 10-11 a.m., followed immediately by
a memorial Mass on Friday, Nov. 1, at Our Lady Catholic Church, 1550 St. Mary’s
Lane, in Festus, officiated by Father John Schneider. Memorials may be made to the
Scleroderma Foundation or the National Kidney Foundation or in the form of Masses
in Mr. Unger’s honor. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home
in Festus.
Henry A. ‘Bud’ Tiemann, 64, St. Louis
Henry A. “Bud” Tiemann, 64, of St. Louis died Sept. 17,
2019. Mr. Tiemann was a maintenance supervisor for Kohner
Properties. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends,
walking with his dog C.B., relaxing on his porch, the outdoors,
beach vacations and fixing things for others. Born April 22, 1955,
in St. Louis, he was the son of Henry E. and Elizabeth Tiemann
of St. Louis.
He also is survived by a daughter: Shannon (Charles) Voisey
of Hillsboro; two siblings: Mae (Fred) Watson of Palm Coast,
Fla., and Glenn Tiemann of St. Louis; and three grandchildren:
Hannah, Luke and Charlize Voisey of Hillsboro.
A celebration of life service was held Sept. 25 at Kutis Funeral Home in south
St. Louis County. Burial was in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were under
the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.
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John E. Kreitler, 86, Barnhart
John E. Kreitler, 86, of Barnhart died Sept. 22, 2019, at his
home. Mr. Kreitler was the owner of Kreitler Construction Co.
and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of
the Arnold Eagles, Elks, American Legion, VFW and the Mattise
Club. Born Jan. 21, 1933, in River aux Vases, he was the son of
the late John and Rose (Allgire) Kreitler. He was preceded in
death by his wife: Bernadine (Dallas) Kreitler.
He is survived by two sons: Brian (Michelle) Kreitler and Jeff
(Laura) Kreitler; four grandchildren: Elizabeth (Michael) Stuesse,
Jacob Kreitler, Kelsey (Stefan) Wilkes and Brianne Kreitler; and
many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Mass was held Sept. 25 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Imperial. Burial
with full military honors was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made
to Vitas Hospice, 1487 Hwy. 61, Suite C, Festus, 63028.
Arrangements were under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home
in Arnold.
Robert ‘Skitch’ Henderson, 82, Pevely
Robert James “Skitch” Henderson, 82, of Pevely died Sept.
20, 2019, at his home. Mr. Henderson was a retired brewer for
Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis and was a member of
Teamsters Union Local 6. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army
and a member of Victory Church in Pevely. Born Aug. 30, 1937,
in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Philip Louis and Dorothy
(Bachmann) Henderson.
He is survived by his wife: Mary Jane (Brauch) Henderson;
a son: Chuck Humburg of St. Charles; three daughters: Cheryl
(Donald) Washburn of Pevely, Christine (Roy Lindsay) Hender-
son of Pevely and Jacquelin (Dave) Dohrman of House Springs;
two brothers: Donald Henderson of Crystal City and Philip Henderson of Pontiac; 10
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by two stepchildren: Gary Trolinger and Pamela Achter-
berg.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1-3 p.m. followed by a memorial service
at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home, 9115 Commercial
Blvd, in Pevely, officiated by the Rev. Randy Starkey. Arrangements are under the
direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
Earl Edward McCoy, 65, De Soto
Earl Edward McCoy, 65, of De Soto died Sept. 15, 2019, at
St. Louis University Hospital. Mr. McCoy was an auto mechanic
who loved old cars, especially flathead V8s, and was a Harley
motorcycle enthusiast. Some referred to him as the “animal
whisperer,” as he was passionate about wildlife. He also loved
spending time with his family and friends. Born Jan. 18, 1954,
in Bonne Terre, he was the son of the late James Edward and
Mattie (Meade) McCoy.
He is survived by his wife: Bernadine (Palazzola) McCoy;
a daughter: Renee Black; three stepchildren: Kevin Earney, An-
gela (Jon) Evans and Troy (Kristi) Pratte; nine grandchildren:
Michaela and Mollie Black, Tommi Parker, Brooke Jones, Nathan and Jacob Sloss,
Ember Earney, Corey Pratte and Katlyn Mays; two nephews: Darrin (Tara) Rector
and Joey Kozloski; and two nieces: Lisa (Chris) Asher and Cheryl (Terry) Campbell.
He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Lawrence
Rector.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were under the direction of
Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.
Tye & Scott Edwards Audrey
1961
LaPorte Vest
1964
Sept. 28, 2003
3/16/1938 - 9/22/2017
Can’t believe you both have been gone
16 years. Still seems like yesterday we
were all together laughing and having a
good time and there were a lot of them.
Oh how we miss those days. A lot has
changed and your families are growing,
but that emptiness remains.
Continue to watch
over us till we see
you again. Always
in our thoughts and
forever in our hearts! Although we hated to see you go,
we take comfort knowing you are
Love, Diane, Tye Jr., Michael, Brooke, free of all pain and you are with Kent.
Tara, Whitney, Logan, Callie, Tucker, Say “Hey” to him for us.
Bailey, Addison, Raegan, Sadly missed by Pat & Steve
Jaidyn, Liam and Baby
22 Jefferson County Leader Obituaries
Rodney Lee Leavitt, 71, House Springs
Rodney Lee Leavitt, 71, of House Springs died Sept. 7, 2019, in St. Louis. Mr.
Leavitt was an electrician and a U.S. Navy veteran. Born May 26, 1948, in Mexico,
Mo., he was the son of the late Lummie and Peggy (Tarrants) Leavitt.
He is survived by his wife: Pamela Leavitt; two sons: Sean (Christa) Leavitt of
Dardenne Prairie and Todd Leavitt of House Springs; a nephew: David (Elisabeth)
Thompson of Mascoutah, Ill.; a niece: Christy (Scott) Haas of Mascoutah, Ill.; a
brother: Mike (Jane) Leavitt of Barnhart; a sister: Janet (Jim) Thompson of Freeburg,
Ill.; and four grandchildren: Addam, Austin, Andrew and Alex.
Funeral services were held Sept. 16 at Kutis Funeral Home in south St. Louis
County. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may be
made to Autism Speaks, Stray Rescue or Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements
were under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Cline, 76, Imperial
Gerald “Jerry” Cline, 76, of Imperial died Sept. 9, 2019, at his
home. Mr. Cline worked in the printing trade and was a member of
the NRA and the Teamsters. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was
stationed in Hawaii during the Vietnam War. He loved to spend
time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born Aug. 23,
1943, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lois Cline.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Sandra “Sandy”
Cline; a son: Tory S. Cline of Imperial; a daughter: Tracy (Jo-
seph White) Foster of St. Mary; two grandchildren: Brittany N.
(Leonard Beelman) Foster of Festus and Madeline M. (Matthew
R. McClain) Foster of Barnhart; three great-grandchildren: Kaylie
M., Brayden R. and Owen S. Beelman, all of Festus; a brother-in-law: Donald “Don”
(Debbie Brennecke) Hessler; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in the National Cemetery at
Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home in
south St. Louis County.
Clarence Ira ‘Bud’ Miller, 82, Hillsboro
Clarence Ira “Bud” Miller, 82, of Hillsboro died Sept. 3, 2019,
in De Soto. Mr. Miller was a gifted high school athlete, a U.S.
Navy veteran and a firefighter for the Shrewsbury and Webster
Groves fire departments. After retiring from firefighting, he started
his own business, Modern Home Repair, using his carpentry and
contracting skills to repair and remodel homes in the St. Louis
area. Later, he also worked as a building trades instructor at Jef-
ferson College. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic
Church, a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 172, and
a previous member of the Knights of Columbus and the Webster
Groves and Hillsboro Lions clubs. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,
camping, woodworking, playing pool, guitar, square dancing, riding motorcycles and
playing cards with his wife and friends. Born June 26, 1937, in St. Louis, he was the
son of the late Iraette (Triplette) and Clarence L. Miller.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Dolores Marie “Dodie” Miller of Hillsboro;
a son: Clarence “Tim” (Kathy) Miller of Houston, Texas; a daughter: Theresa (Les)
Cosgrove of Festus; three grandsons: Michael (Annilee) Miller of Houston, Alexander
Cosgrove of Lovelock, Nev., and Ryan Cosgrove of Hillsboro; a great-grandson: Jaxon
Miller of Houston; a brother: Ken Miller of St. Louis; and three sisters: Mary Nantz
of St. Louis, Debra Miller of St. Louis and Annette (Scott) Muckerman of Bellflower.
Funeral Mass was held Sept. 12 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in
Shrewsbury. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials
may be made to the BackStoppers. Arrangements were under the direction of Robert
D. Brown Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
Charles E. ‘Bud’ Spradling, 77, Arnold
Charles E. “Bud” Spradling, 77, of Arnold died Sept. 17,
2019, in St. Louis. Mr. Spradling was a mechanical foreman
for the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, where he
worked for 41 years. He was a member of the Goose Creek Herd
of Turtles. Born July 9, 1942, in Bonne Terre, he was the son of
the late Thelma (Waggoner) and Charles D. “Fat” Spradling.
He is survived by his wife: Ruth Ann (Barker) Spradling; a
son: Steve (Candy) Spradling of Festus; a daughter: Kelly (Ed)
Jaegers of Arnold; two grandchildren: Kim and Abby Jaegers; two
sisters: Betty Eaves and Cathy Spradling; two sisters-in-law: Pat
and Sue Spradling; a brother-in-law: David (Terri) Barker; and
many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Leroy and Donnie Spradling; his par-
ents-in-law: Willa Mae and William “Pete” Barker; and a brother-in-law: Frank Eaves.
A funeral service was held Sept. 23 at Grace Free Will Baptist Church in Arnold,
officiated by Pastor Jackson Watts. Burial was in the Shepherd Hills Cemetery in
Barnhart. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements
were under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home in south St. Louis County.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Cole Carson Propst, 9, De Soto
Cole Carson Propst, 9, of De Soto died Sept. 16, 2019, at
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Cole was a
member of the De Soto Community Church of God and attended
the Mapaville School for the Severely Disabled. Born April 21,
2010, in St. Louis County, he was the son of Julie (Hendrix) and
Matthew Propst of De Soto.
He is survived by a sister: Hailey Propst of De Soto; six
grandparents: Mike and Kaye Propst of Festus, Steve and Kari
Hendrix of De Soto, and Sandy and Jim Menke of Festus; two
great-grandparents: Mary (the late Donald) Orr of Festus and
Ralph (the late Isabelle) Propst of Festus; eight aunts and uncles:
Amy and Kevin Smith of De Soto, Patrick and Kami Propst of Noblesville, Ind.,
Jennifer and Jason Allen of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Amy and Rodney O’Neail of
Leadwood; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by an aunt: Sheri Steven;
and his best friend: Lincoln Augusta.
A memorial gathering was held Sept. 20 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus,
officiated by the Rev. Patrick Propst. Memorials may be made to NextStep for Life,
the Ronald McDonald House or the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Arrangements were
under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
Anna Marie Thomas, 88, Herculaneum
Anna Marie Thomas, 88, of Herculaneum died Sept. 18,
2019, in Herculaneum. Born Sept. 2, 1931, in Pevely, she was
the daughter of the late Stella (Hercher) and Leo Bahr. She was
preceded in death by her husband: Eugene E. Thomas.
She is survived by two sons: Terry (Tonya) Thomas of
Herculaneum and Gary (Christina) Thomas of Herculaneum;
six grandchildren: Leah (Matthew) Smith, Janel (Justin) Fry,
Evan (Cailey) Pingel, Collin Thomas, Nathan Thomas and Noah
Thomas; two great-grandchildren: Broderick Fry and Jeffrey
Smith; four sisters-in-law: Armelda Bahr, Pat Bahr, Sue Bahr and
Joan Bahr; and many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son: Ronald Thomas; nine brothers: Alfred Bahr,
Raymond (the late Katherine) Bahr, Edward Bahr, Bernard Bahr, Charles (the late
Helen) Bahr, Leo (the late Jenny) Bahr, James Bahr, Donald Bahr and Fred (the late
Alice) Bahr; and five sisters: Hermidine (the late Walter) Jose, Genevieve (the late
Arley) Hueffmeier, Rose (the late Bob) Almeling, Bernice (the late Robert) Molitor
and Grace St. Onge.
Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated
by the Rev. Dennis Heck. Burial was in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
Rose Marie ‘Rosie’ Schmitt, 82, Pevely
Rose Marie “Rosie” Schmitt, 82, of Pevely died Sept. 18,
2019, at Festus Manor Nursing Center in Festus. Mrs. Schmitt
was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in St. Louis. Born July
8, 1937, in Schwabisch Gmund, Germany, she was the daughter
of the late Helena A. (Stetter) and Anton J. Lingel.
She is survived by her husband: David Schmitt; two sons:
Mike A. (Nicole) Schmitt of Festus and Rick Schmitt of Troy; two
sisters: Agnes Lingel of Germany and Tony Lingel of Germany;
and two grandchildren: Dustin (Jennifer) Schmitt and Mackenzie
Schmitt. She also was preceded in death by two brothers: Elmer
and Herman Lingel.
Funeral services were held Sept. 23 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated
by Pastor Dennis Kastens. Burial was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Pevely. Me-
morials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road, St. Louis,
63125. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.
Pamela S. Seiferd, 69, Hillsboro
Pamela S. Seiferd, 69, of Hillsboro died Sept. 19, 2019, at
Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County. Mrs. Seiferd worked
in human resources for the U.S. government. Born Oct. 14, 1949,
in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Elvira (Rosenthal)
and Lambert Lubbers.
She is survived by her husband: David L. Seiferd; two sons:
Jeremy (Angie) Burke of Hillsboro and David Seiferd of Wil-
liston, ND; two daughters: Lisa (Russell) Murray of Groveland,
Fla., and Michelle (Jim) Churchill of League City, Texas; seven
grandchildren: Bode, Shelby, Zachary, John, Alexis, Olivia and
Jimmy; and three great-grandchildren: Edwin, Armani and Asher.
Funeral services were held Sept. 25 at Kutis Funeral Home in south St. Louis
County. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may
be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Arrangements were under the direction
of Kutis Funeral Home.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 News Jefferson County Leader 23

Spooky!
Enter now for Halloween Spooktacular photo contest

Ted Howell photo Contest offers

Gayle Lamb of Arnold spins for a prize at
the ProActive Chiropractic booth during
$300 in prizes
last year’s Arnold Senior Expo.

Mystery dinner Jeffrson County residents of all ages

are invited to scare up their favorite Hal-

adventure is
loween costume photos and send them in
for the fifth annual Leader Spooktacular
photo contest, sponsored by Leader
grand prize at Publications.
Entries will be accepted in three

Arnold Expo categories: grownups, children and pets.

A $100 prize will be offered to the win-
ner in each category, chosen by random
drawing from all eligible entries.
Those who attend the Arnold Senior
Winners will be published in a spe-
Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 9, will have
cial section to be included in the Oct. 24
the chance to win an evening of murder,
issue of the newspaper.
mayhem and laughter at the Lemp Man-
The deadline to submit is 5 p.m.
sion in St. Louis.
Friday, Oct. 11.
One name will be drawn at random
People and animals in the photos
from among all entries to receive the
may be living or dead; the photos may be
grand prize package that includes two
current or from long ago. There is a limit
tickets for a Friday or Saturday evening
of five entries per household. Those who
performance at the Lemp Mansion’s Ruth Brown of Festus, their “Great MeeMaw,” took this photo in 2017 of Brysen Turner,
have sent in photos in previous years are
Comedy-Mystery Dinner Theater, an then 2 months, as the Big Bad Wolf and his big sister, Braelyn Turner, 16 months, as
welcome to enter again, but please send
interactive affair that allows diners to Little Red Riding Hood.
different photos.
participate as much or as little as they ■ Photographer’s name, address and
Photos may be dropped off at the other entries as space permits will be pub-
like to figure out the big “Who did it?” phone number.
Leader office, 503 N. Second, in Festus; lished in the Spooktacular special section;
reveal of the night. The prize package is ■ When and where the photo was
sent to P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028; or more will be posted to the paper’s website
worth about $120. taken.
emailed to news@leaderpublications.biz. at www.myleaderpaper.com.
“I’ve been to this with my family, and ■ The names of any people (first and
In order to be eligible for the con- For more information about the
it is really a lot of fun,” Leader assistant last) or pets in the photo.
test, all submissions must include the contest, call the Leader office at 636-
publisher Peggy Scott said. “It’s light- Along with the winners, as many
following: 931-7560.
hearted and funny, and it’s something
we’ve never offered before.”
The expo, sponsored by Leader Pub-
lications, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Honor those who served in Leader Veterans Tribute
at the Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 By Laura Marlow
Missouri State Road. Senior citizens from For the Leader
all around Jefferson County and beyond
are invited. Admission is free. Jefferson County residents in all
In addition to free coffee and dough- branches of the military have been part of
nuts, there will be about 40 vendor booths the long line of Americans putting their
to peruse, as well as a number of activities lives on the line in defense of the country.
and programs to check out. There will be Leader Publications will honor those who
two sessions of free bingo, with a chance have served with a Salute to Veterans
to win gift cards and local restaurant tribute in the Nov. 7 issue of the paper.
coupons. Music will be provided by J.B. Veterans, as well as their family
Louis and the Legends. members and friends, are encouraged to
share their stories and photos from any
Casino trip branch of the military, any era, wartime
or peacetime, living or deceased.
Immediately following the expo, se- Veterans who were featured in for- Frank Petrovic of Barnhart submitted this photo last year of his father, Martin Petrovic,
niors may take a day trip to the Isle Casino mer years may be included, but please third from left, with Navy crewmates in the Caroline Islands during World War II.
Cape Girardeau. Sponsored by Huskey tell different stories and provide differ- Martin served from 1939 to 1945 as a diesel mechanic on battleships and was one
Trailways and Leader Publications, the ent photographs from those submitted of the few in his crew to survive the war.
trip costs $20 per person and includes a before. ■ Photos may be submitted in either stories, romantic stories, heroic stories.
$10 food voucher and $5 free play. The The deadline for submissions is print or digital form. “Then” and “now” Mail photos to Leader Veterans
deadline to register for the trip is noon 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. The paper will photos are especially welcome. Tribute, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028;
Monday, Oct. 7. Call 636-937-8481 or publish as many photos and stories as ■ Identify the people in the photo- bring to the Leader office at 503 N.
1-888-248-7539. A limited number of space allows, with priority given to first- graph and give the date when the photo Second St. in Festus; or email to
spots may be available on the day of the time submitters. The remaining photos was taken. news@leaderpublications.biz.
expo – check with staff at the Huskey and stories may appear on the paper’s ■ Include the service person’s home- Physical photos that include a
Trailways booth – but reserving ahead website. town and year of birth. self-addressed, stamped envelope will
of time is recommended. You must include your name and ■ Include the military branch and be mailed back; others will be held for
For information about the grand phone number for your submission to years served, plus any details about foreign pickup.
prize, the contest, the trip or the Senior be eligible for publication. The phone or domestic posts, specialties or training. For information, call the Leader at
Expo itself, call the Leader at 636-931- numbers will not be published. ■ Add details – funny stories, sad 636-931-7560.
7560. -- Laura Marlow
24 Jefferson County Leader
Fire Engine Rally combines fun with memorials
By Steve Taylor
For the Leader
It’s been a bad year for the Jefferson
County firefighting community.
At least 20 people associated with
local firefighting efforts through the years
have died over the last year, and, as it has
done for the last 25 years, the upcoming
Jeffco Fire Engine Rally will feature a
memorial ceremony to remember them.
“We’ve had twice as many pass away
as most years,” said Bill Haggard, presi-
dent of the Jefferson County Firefighters
Association and chairman of the rally
organization committee. He has helped
organize all 26 of the events.
“And I don’t ever know if it’s every-
one (who has died),” he said. “I know
quite a few of them, of course, and I keep
track of the obituaries. And I send out a
form to all the departments asking them
for the names of people who have passed
away since the last rally. But I’m not sure
we’ve got everybody.”
Haggard said the memorial service is
only part of the Fire Engine Rally, to be
held Saturday, Sept. 28.
“It’s an important part, for sure,” he
said. “We want to remember these people.
But there will be a lot of fun things to do
in five hours.”
This year’s rally, as always, will
start with a parade of firetrucks and other
emergency vehicles.
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at St.
Pius X High School, 1030 St. Pius Drive,
in Crystal City, and proceed north on
Hwy. 61-67 to Herculaneum City Park,
776 Joachim Ave.
The parade grand marshal will be
Glenn Nivens, who recently retired after
44 years with the Antonia Fire Protection
District, most of them as assistant chief.
“He’s actually been with Antonia
for longer than that,” Haggard said.
“He joined in 1972 as a junior volunteer
firefighter, then started as a regular vol-
unteer in 1975. He’s pretty versed in fire
inspections. He’s a great guy who knows
his stuff. A lot of people relied on him
when they needed to know something,
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up to 66 businesses.
Interest in vendor space has been
high, but spaces are still available, said
Peggy Scott, assistant publisher at Leader
Publications, one of the event organizers.
Other organizers include the city of
Arnold, the Arnold Chamber of Com-
merce, the Fox C-6 School District and
Jefferson College.
“We had six spots we call ‘premier
spots’ that sold out very quickly,” Scott
said. “The premier vendors are Westaff,
the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office,
Sunnyhill Inc., Express Employment
Professionals, Concentrix and Friendship
Village.
“In addition to the premier spots, we
have 40 spots inside and 20 spots outside.”
Scott said 30 businesses (including the
News
Firefighters Patrick Friedmeyer, left, and April Backlund participate in the ax-throwing
contest at last year’s Jeffco Fire Engine Rally.
especially about the inspection end of it.
I know I called him a few times.”
Camilla Hurst, a sixth-grader at
Windsor Middle School, was selected
by the Missouri Burn Camp and Burns
Recovered Support Group to be the junior
grand marshal.
Once the parade reaches the park, at
about 10 a.m., the rally will open with
the presentation of colors by the Ozark
Firefighters Association. Then Shannon
Jackson Coaley of Hillsboro will sing the
national anthem, leading into the memo-
rial ceremony.
Those who will be honored include:
■ Zachary Daugherty, Michael Pou-
liezos and Emmet Smetzer Sr. of the
De Soto Rural Fire Protection District.
■ Paul Roth, Burl Rudisaile and Mi-
chael Warden, Festus Fire Department.
■ Frank Tidd Sr. and Carolyn Watz,
Mapaville Fire Protection District.
■ Richard E. Ford, Cedar Hill Fire Pro-
tection District and Big River Ambulance
District.
■ Stephen Hammer, Jefferson R-7 Fire
Protection District.
■ Thomas Keener, Hillsboro Fire Pro-
tection District.
■ Michael Langsdorf, Saline Valley Fire
Protection District.
■ Calvin Lindwedel, Goldman Fire Pro-
tection District.
■ William McCredie, Rock Community
Fire Protection District.
■ Steven Niemeyer, Saline Valley Fire
Protection District.
■ Oliver Pechmann, Cedar Hill Fire
premier group) had reserved vendor space
as of Sept. 23.
“These numbers represent a variety
of businesses, so they need a variety of
employees,” Scott said. “These vendors
are hoping they’ll be able to make offers
on site. People should bring resumes and
be prepared to talk with future employers
right there. We will have spaces available
for interviews to take place. I think a lot
of interviews will take place right at the
vendor tables.”
Inside booths cost $450 and outside
booths cost $375. Arnold Chamber of
Commerce members will receive a $50
discount on the registration fees. The
chamber will receive a portion of the
registration fees to be used for its various
charitable activities throughout the year.
“It will be a good opportunity for
vendors to meet potential employees,”
Ron Rigdon photo
Protection District.
■ Kenneth Reed, Hillsboro Fire Protec-
tion District and Dunklin Fire Protection
District.
■ Carol Wagner, Big River Ambulance
District.
■ Alan Whitter, Festus Fire Department
and Hematite Fire Protection District.
Also to be recognized at the cer-
emony will be Keith W. Parker.
“Keith is a retired firefighter
from the Crestwood Fire Department,
but he has been involved with the
Fire Engine Rally for years,” Hag-
gard said. “He judged our fire appa-
ratus competition for a lot of years.”
Haggard said four demonstrations are
planned, rather than the usual three.
A large-animal rescue demonstration
by the Missouri Emergency Response
Services will begin at 11:30 a.m.
“They usually get called out to rescue
farm animals, maybe during flooding and
other situations,” Haggard said. “I think
they will do a simulated rescue.”
A fire sprinkler suppression dem-
onstration by the Crystal City Fire De-
partment and St. Louis Fire Sprinkler
Alliance will begin at 12:15 p.m.
That, and a 1 p.m. propane fire sup-
pression demonstration by the Jefferson
County Fire and Rescue Training Acade-
my, are sure to be crowd pleasers, he said.
“People love to see things set on
fire,” Haggard said.
A new demonstration will be on
said Margie Sammons, Arnold Chamber of
Commerce board member. “We’ve gotten
a really good response.”
Businesses that take part in the Job
Fair will receive ads to be published in a
special section in the Oct. 17 Leader pro-
moting the event. The businesses also will
be listed in other advertising for the event.
All those looking for jobs, whether
they’re recent high school or college
graduates or experienced workers, are
invited to attend the fair.
“There will be jobs for those just
entering the workforce, but also lots of
options for people looking for a career
change, advancement or options closer to
home,” Scott said.
Sammons said she just learned about
a great service for job seekers that will be
provided at the event.
“Lora Warner of Jefferson College
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
physical fitness training by Fit4Duty LLC
at 1:45 p.m.
For the youngsters, the Fire Engine
Rally will offer a bounce house and 20-
foot inflatable slide, a scavenger hunt,
a firefighter challenge and games, face
paintings, a balloon artist and visits with
Smokey Bear.
The Rock Community Fire Protec-
tion District will bring its fire safety
house, where children will learn how to
escape a home fire.
A free photo booth will be set up for
adults and children.
In addition, children and adults will
get the chance to get close-up views of
firetrucks and EMS vehicles.
The arrival of helicopters always
is a highlight, Haggard said, and rescue
helicopters from ARCH Air Medical, Air
Evac Lifeteam and Survival Flight are
scheduled to arrive between 10:30 a.m.
and 11 a.m.
Firefighter competitions this year
will include an ax-throwing contest and
firefighters using rescue tools to play a
large-scale version of Jenga.
An awards ceremony will begin at
2:30 p.m.
Haggard said he hopes to have entries
for a Dalmatian show, in which awards
will be given to the largest and smallest
of the breed, the dogs with the most and
fewest spots, the best dressed and the
best trick.
The Jefferson County Health De-
partment will give away bicycle helmets
to children while supplies last and the
Shekinah and Joachim Masonic lodges
will hold a child identification program.
As usual, vendors will sell various
firefighter-related items, and the organiz-
ing committee will sell official T-shirts
and a commemorative coin from last
year’s 25th annual rally. A quilt made of
T-shirts from past rallies will be raffled
off, and food and drinks will be sold.
Admission and parking are free.
Alcohol will not be permitted on the
grounds.
For information, call Haggard at
314-852-4964.
will help you revise or develop your pro-
fessional resume so you can give it to the
vendors,” she said. “They will be printed
on-site.”
Scott said those seeking employment
will find other assistance at the Job Fair.
“For people who are attending, we
will have help in the job search,” she said.
“Leader photographer Ron Rigdon will be
on hand to do professional portraits for
free. We have experts from Jefferson Col-
lege to do resume reviews, also for free.”
Lt. Col. Tim Whitney of the Jefferson
County Sheriff’s Office said he sees the
Job Fair as a good way to connect with
potential job applicants.
“This is going to be a unique oppor-
tunity for us to engage our community,
provide information about law enforce-
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in non-accessible housing has been a
challenge,” the organization said on its
website. “He is unable to use his wheel-
chair in his current home, resulting in
him wearing his prosthetic all day. (His
wife) Missy often worries about him in
the bathroom because he has to jump in
the shower and balance on one leg, risk-
ing further injury. Receiving a specially
adapted, custom single-level Homes For
Our Troops home with an accessible
bathroom will ease these challenges for
Nathan, and allow him to help Missy
more with daily tasks and caring for their
children.”
Homes for Our Troops marketing
associate Teresa Verity said the group
hopes to have the Shumaker family home
completed in six to eight months.
Despite his everyday challenges,
Shumaker, 32, said he is making strides
toward his goals.
Shumaker, who is medically retired
from the military, graduated in May 2018
with a master’s degree in social work
from St. Louis University and works at
Comtrea in Arnold.
He also is an avid runner.
Before his injury, he would run 3 to
4 miles a day, several times a week. He
was eager to run again once his prosthe-
sis was fitted, and gradually built up his
strength and endurance. In 2016 he took
part in his first 5K since losing his leg,
an armed forces benefit race held at Jef-
ferson Barracks.
“It was great. It was something I
have wanted to do ever since I was an
amputee,” he said. “I didn’t stop running
once the whole time.”
Shumaker has completed countless
races since then. Even though he runs on
a custom-made running leg, reinforced to
take the stresses, he managed to break it
at least once during training.
“Good thing my wife was with me,”
he said. “I’d have had to hop or crawl all
the way back across the field to the car.”
While Shumaker has made a strong
recovery, his home has remained a
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ment and, hopefully, encourage new ap-
plicants to the Sheriff’s Office,” he said.
“As of today (mid-September), we have
two corrections officers and eight deputy
positions open.”
Scott said the five entities partnering
to put on the Job Fair believe they are
providing an important public service.
“All five of the sponsors recognize the
need in our community to link jobs and
employees,” she said.
Drawings for prizes will be included
in the fair.
For more information, contact Scott
or any sales representative at the Leader
at 636-931-7560 or the Arnold Chamber
of Commerce at 636-296-1910. Informa-
tion about the Job Fair may be found on
the Facebook event page.
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Nate and Missy Shumaker and their two children, Ely, 6, and Kaylee, 2, visit the St.
Louis Zoo in May.
challenge.
“Ugh, where do I begin?” he said.
“It’s cramped and I can’t get my wheel-
chair around inside. With two kids run-
ning around, I have to keep my leg on
the whole time I’m at home. It’s tough
to chase a 2-year-old and make dinner
on crutches.”
Shumaker, a 2006 Windsor High
School graduate, said he looks forward
to a single-level home with doorways
wide enough to allow wheelchair access
everywhere.
“There will even be a concrete path
around the perimeter of the house so I can
take the chair outside if I need to,” he said.
Waiting (not so) patiently
Shumaker earned a Purple Heart and
an instant promotion to sergeant follow-
Businesses signed up as Job Fair
vendors as of Monday are: Westaff, Sce-
nic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
LLC, Carondelet Division-MetalTek
International, Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Office, Sunnyhill Inc., Fox C-6 School
District, Clean-Tech Company, Jefferson
County 911 Dispatch, Sheet Metal Work-
ers’ No. 36, Express Employment Profes-
sionals, Concentrix, Friendship Village,
Pony Bird Inc., InstaCredit Auto Mart,
H-J Enterprises, Sinclair & Rush Inc.,
Fairway Holdings Inc., Dieb Enterprises,
Schnucks, American HomePatient, Two
Men and a Truck, Wilkerson Home Care
Inc., Jefferson College, Excel Temporary
Service, International Union of Bricklay-
ers & Allied Craftworkers, BASF, Wilson
Manufacturing Company, Six Flags St.
Louis, Mercy Hospital Jefferson and Kat-
sam Enterprises.
Jefferson County Leader
ing the mortar blast that took his left leg
below the knee in May 2010. After a stint
in rehabilitation at the Walter Reed Army
Medical Center in Maryland, he returned
home to his life with Missy, 29, a 2008
Hillsboro High graduate. They now have
two children: Ely, 6, and Kaylee, 2.
Nathan is the son of Rob Shumaker
of Oakville and Linda Brasile of Myrtle
Beach, S.C., and the grandson of Yvonne
Shumaker of Arnold and the late Bob
Shumaker. Missy is the daughter of Barb
and Charlie Leonard of Otto.
Shumaker learned about Homes for
Our Troops while he was at Walter Reed
but had to wait until 2016 to be consid-
ered for a home.
“In order to qualify for our program,
the veteran has to qualify for a Veter-
ans Administration grant for specially
adapted housing,” Verity said. “Up until
recently, the VA only allowed the grants
to those with loss of limb or use of limb
in both legs. When they started allowing
single-limb amputees, Nathan became
eligible.”
Since being accepted, the Shumakers
have kept busy planning for their new
home. HFOT builds only one basic floor
plan, but the homeowners get to choose
from one of three exterior looks, and they
make a wide array of other choices in
home features.
“The veteran and their family has a
lot of input on things like cabinets, colors,
floor finishes, all the different styles and
accents of the home,” Verity said.
The process
Verity said the Shumakers’ home
build will be marked with three events:
A kickoff this fall, a volunteer day about
two-thirds of the way through construc-
tion and a final ceremony awarding the
keys to the finished home.
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A date has not yet been set for the
kickoff ceremony, but Verity said it
will likely be in the next few weeks.
“Once we kick off, the typical timeline is
six to eight months, although sometimes
that varies, depending on weather and on
things like permits,” she said.
Verity said the kickoff is an op-
portunity to introduce the veteran to the
community.
“The veteran is escorted into the
community, and welcomed with flags.
There are speeches by community lead-
ers, a brief talk by a Homes for Our
Troops representative and a testimonial
from a veteran who is already in a HFOT
home,” Verity said. “Then the veteran or
his representative has a chance to speak.
“It’s just a chance for the community
to become aware of our program and how
they can get involved.”
Partway through construction of the
home, the volunteer day will give family,
friends and community members a chance
to help with things like landscaping.
Once the home is complete, a key
ceremony will be held.
“There will be some speakers, and
then a flag-raising and ribbon-cutting,”
Verity said. “The public is invited to tour
the home, and then the Shumakers are
officially given the keys.”
Shumaker and his wife, as well as
their extended family and friends, have
been involved in many fundraising activi-
ties for Homes For Our Troops over the
last few years.
“I’m grateful that there are organiza-
tions that support wounded veterans,” he
said. “This is a great opportunity and this
organization (Homes for Our Troops) is
like a family.”
‘They take care of everything’
Homes For Our Troops builds and
donates specially adapted custom homes
nationwide for post- 9/11 veterans, most
of whom have sustained injuries like
amputations, paralysis and/or severe
traumatic brain injury. Since 2004, HFOT
has built more than 280 specially adapted
homes nationwide, at no charge to the
veteran.
“They take care of everything,” Shu-
maker said. “The land, building the house
– and it’s all done with donated money
and materials and supplies.”
Although the veteran pays no mort-
gage, HFOT places a 10-year lien on the
home. Beginning in year six, the veteran
accrues 20 percent equity per year until
he/she has full equity and owns the home
outright.
The group builds the homes in the
community of the veteran’s choice, and
continues to provide assistance with
employment, education, training, health
and other issues. A peer-mentoring pro-
gram matches veterans and their spouses
with others who have gone through the
process.
“They don’t leave you high and dry,”
Shumaker said. “There’s a lot of support.
They also have a Facebook page, where
we can talk about how to handle different
situations.”
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De Soto: Former Mayor McCane recounts abuse, threats he has received
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“The best thing I ever did was walk
away from here and from these people,”
McCane said in front of the council. “It
was a burden to me to carry this around
and not tell about it.”
McCane made no specific allegations
of wrongdoing against the council and,
while detailing various kinds of abuse and
threats he received, did not attribute them
to the council. He did, however, refer to
“the vindictive nature of stuff that goes
on here.”
The 40-year-old businessman, who
owns and operates the construction and
property-management firm R.W. McCane
Constructors in De Soto, was elected to
the City Council in 2010. The council
elected him mayor on April 16, 2018,
after former Mayor Larry Sanders lost his
council seat in the April 2018 municipal
election.
Sanders was appointed to replace
McCane on the council.
McCane’s statement when he re-
signed from the council and as mayor
said, in part: “During my tenure I have
received mailings, threats and false al-
legations directed at me and my family,
intended to intimidate me and undermine
my reputation. Those things in combi-
nation with my workload have been a
burden.”
Fast forward to Sept. 16. Although
more than a year had gone by, McCane
said in an interview he “had a little bit of
a hard time getting over it” – the circum-
stances around his resignation – “and I
just want ed to get it off my chest.”
“Damnedest thing I ever heard in my life.
It was demeaning.”
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cutting it in half, as a sunset clause called
for when voters originally approved the
tax in 2009.
That DOR decision came after state
Sen. Paul Wieland, R-Imperial, added an
amendment that blocks 911 from collect-
ing anything higher than a 1/4-cent sales
tax to Senate Bill 291, which was enacted
this year and “cleans up” 2018 legislation
aimed at expanding 911 coverage into
underserved parts of the state.
However, on Sept. 9, Jefferson Coun-
ty Div. 1 Circuit Judge Joe Rathert issued
a temporary restraining order directing the
Missouri Department of Revenue to keep
collecting the 1/2-cent sales tax.
At the Oct. 7 hearing, which will start
at 9 a.m., 911 will ask Rathert to make the
temporary restraining order an injunction,
which would allow the full 1/2-cent sales
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So, at the meeting he recounted some
of the abuse he received, including get-
ting an anonymous package in the mail
containing a pair of women’s panties,
with a note insinuating an extramarital
affair.
That incident happened during Mc-
Cane’s tenure as mayor, and he said
he called the city’s Police Department
about it.
On Sept. 16, he read the entire text
of an anonymous handwritten letter from
January.
“You are powerless now and for-
ever,” the letter stated. “You are done,
along with your bitch wife and mother
who covers for you.”
The letter included a threat about the
outcome of the April 2 municipal election
in De Soto: “If any of these things (offices
and issues on the ballot) go (the) wrong
way you will pay big.”
McCane described another anony-
mous letter, from September 2018, al-
leging that he had abused his power as
mayor to extract an unfair discount on
tap-on fees paid for water service on his
construction projects. The letter came
from “Concerned Citizens of De Soto”
and was mailed to business owners in
town, McCane said.
He said in the interview that he had
received a discount in 2007, directly
from then-City Manager David Dews and
before McCane was elected to the City
Council, that was specific to the Thomas
Street subdivision.
McCane said he told the council
about that handshake deal on the night
the council appointed him as mayor, and
Larry Sanders
De Soto councilman
tax to be collected
until the agency can
challenge Wieland’s
amendment in court,
911 Chief Travis
Williams said.
911 officials
have long argued
t h a t W i e l a n d ’s
amendment unfair-
ly singled out the Travis Williams
911 chief
agency.
The amendment stipulates that 911
agencies serving counties with a charter
form of government and with a population
between 200,000 and 350,000 cannot have
a sales tax greater than 1/4 cent. Jefferson
County is the only county in the state that
meets that criteria, Williams said.
911 attorney Bob Sweeney said that
information, along with information on
the harm the DOR decision would do
“I just felt like I was trampled on
for trying to do some good for the
community and for trying to be honest
there.”
Rich McCane
Former De Soto mayor
the council rescinded the discount.
Council members did not respond to
McCane’s comments immediately at the
Sept. 16 meeting.
But shortly before adjourning the
meeting, and after McCane and his wife,
Stacy, had left the council chambers, two
council members were unambiguous in
their reaction to what they heard.
“Damnedest thing I ever heard in my
life,” Sanders said. “It was demeaning.”
Councilman Jim Akers also didn’t
mince words.
“Consider the source,” Akers said.
“It’s what you’d expect.”
Councilman Roger Charleville had
a more measured response after the
meeting.
“The only thing I would say about the
Rich McCane situation is, I’m sorry he
has the hard feelings toward the council,
and the way things transpired, that he had
to leave,” Charleville said. “I have no
animosity toward the man, whatsoever.
It was just unfortunate the way things
ended.”
Mayor Rick Lane said nothing at
the meeting and afterward declined to
comment.
Reflecting back on his council meet-
ing speech in the interview, McCane
struck a more circumspect tone.
“Whenever I served as mayor, the
city government was definitely going
through some difficult times,” he said.
“I felt like the council was not working
together as a unit to solve some pretty
tough challenges, be it the Police Depart-
to 911, apparently
persuaded Rathert to
issue the temporary
restraining order.
“We presented
information on our
impending damages
and our ability to
prevail on the mer-
its,” Sweeney said.
Sen. Paul Wieland In its April 2
R-Imperial election campaign,
911 asked voters to
allow the district to continue collecting the
1/2-cent tax to provide funds to deal with
an increase in calls and to meet the need
for continual upgrades.
Prop 9-1-1 was approved, with 15,301
votes (70.67 percent) in favor of keeping
the sales tax at 1/2 cent to 6,350 votes
(29.33 percent) against. A simple majority
was needed for approval.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
ment or whatever.
“I don’t harbor ill will toward the
community or anything like that. But it
was a lot for me and my family to deal
with.”
McCane said he came to the council
meeting to explain that, but said he also
wants to move on.
“I just felt like I was trampled on for
trying to do some good for the community
and for trying to be honest there. I felt like
the way a lot of things were handled down
there (at City Hall) was not right, but as
far as I am concerned it’s in the past,” he
said. “There were a lot of rumors circu-
lated around the community about bits
and pieces of that (issues the council had
discussed but not acted upon) and most
of it was not accurate. For me, it was just
about clearing the air about it.”
McCane added that while he’s not
sure what effect his talk might have on
city government, he believes city leaders
made two good moves during his time as
mayor in hiring Jeff McCreary as chief
of police (July 2018) and Todd Melkus as
city manager (August 2018, just before
McCane resigned).
But as he sees it, there’s more work
to do.
“The city government is just going to
have to decide what it wants to be. Does
it want to be the good-old-boys club that
handles things the way they have for all
these years, or do they want to stand on
principle and make good choices and
try to improve the community and be
transparent?”
Wieland lobbied against the tax mea-
sure, arguing that 911 does not need the
money and should keep its promise to cut the
sales tax in half as the sunset had called for.
In addition to campaigning against
the April 2 tax measure, Wieland included
language in his amendment that would
reverse any vote or action taken to keep
911’s sales tax at 1/2 cent.
Williams said even though the 2019
legislation was signed by Gov. Mike Par-
son July 9, it happened after the April 2
election when voters approved Prop 9-1-1,
so the new legislation was not in effect at
the time of the vote.
On the other hand, the amendment also
says, “If on the effective date of this section
such tax is greater than one-quarter of one
percent, the board shall lower the tax rate.”
Wieland did not return phone and
email messages seeking comment for
the story.
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Thursday, Sept. 26
„„Basic computer class, 1:30-3:30 p.m.,
Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library,
7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free. Topics:
Keyboarding, browsers, Google searches, email.
To sign up: 636-461-1741.
„„Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., De Soto High
School, 815 Amvets Drive. Sponsor: American
Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-
733-2767.
„„Survivors of Suicide, 6:30-8 p.m., second and
fourth Thursdays, St. Andrew’s United Methodist
Church,1004 Rock Road, De Soto. For teens 14-
18. Call 314-446-5158.
„„Adult coloring, noon to 2 p.m., fourth
Thursdays, Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St.
Free; all supplies provided. Call 636-937-2017.
„„Jeffco Challengers Toastmasters, 7 p.m.,
second and fourth Thursdays, New Hope UMC,
3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Call 636-464-0395.
Friday, Sept. 27
„„Diaper drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, Walmart, 12862 Hwy. 21, De Soto.
Diapers (except size 1), wipes, baby hygiene
items needed. Sponsor: Pay It Forward baby
ministry. Call 314-779-4351.
„„Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and
7 a.m. to noon Saturday, De Soto Amvets, Hwy.
21 and Amvets Drive. Donations can be dropped
off 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26; no electronics.
Benefits: Special Olympics. Call 636-586-2575.
„„“Food for Fines” amnesty weekend, 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jefferson County
Library. Patrons with overdue materials may
have fines erased by donating canned food items
($1 for each can). Call 636-296-2204 (Arnold),
636-677-8186 (Northwest) or 636-461-1914
(Windsor).
„„Jeffco Bridge Club, 9:45 a.m. Fridays and
Tuesdays, Case and Buck’s Banquet Center,
7095 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call Rita,
636-464-8768.
„„Music, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays,
Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion
Drive. Call 636-937-3000.
„„Jam session, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior
Center, 13227 Hwy. E. Lunch reservations: 636-
337-7578.
„„Music, 6 p.m., C.I.A., 13468 Hwy. JJ, south
of Festus. Open jam and open mike. Free
admission, coffee, tea. Band: Rock N Country.
Kitchen opens 5 p.m. Call 314-703-4006.
Saturday, Sept. 28
„„Guided hike, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Mastodon
State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive,
Imperial. Half-mile hike to the bone bed and back
on the Wildflower Trail. Trail has 130 steps. Call
636-464-2976.
„„Jeffco Fire Engine Rally, begins with parade
9 a.m. from St. Pius X High School in Crystal
City to Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim
Ave., the site of other activities 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Ceremonies, demonstrations, firefighter
competitions, display of emergency vehicles,
children’s activities, Dalmatian contests, safety
house, children’s bicycle helmet giveaway, child
ID kids, vendors selling items and food. Sponsor:
Jefferson County Firefighters Association. Free
admission, parking. Call 314- 852-4964.
„„Washers and horseshoes tournament,
signup 9 a.m.; washers 11 a.m.; horseshoes noon
at McCullough Park, South Adams Street, Festus.
Registration: $10. Benefits: Mount Zion Cemetery
Association. Call 314-766-0055 or 314-403-3495.
„„Music on the Meramec, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m., Fox High School stadium, 751 Jeffco
Blvd., Arnold. Tickets: $8 adults; $5 students and
seniors; children 6 and under free. Benefits: Fox
High School band program. Call 636-296-5210.
„„5K awareness walk, 8 a.m., West City Park,
Festus. Cost: $30. Sign-in at 7:30 a.m. Sponsor:
Junior Optimist International. Call Katie, 314-520-
6340 or Debbie at 314-471-7213.
„„Barbecue competition and youth safety
fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., De Soto Elks, 1520
Clarke St. Raffles for bicycles, free home safety
equipment, bounce houses, face painting, ice
cream and displays of emergency equipment,
live music, silent auction, 50-50 drawing. Benefits:
BackStoppers of Jefferson County. To enter:
314-221-2521.
„„St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor, 10
a.m., St. Pius X High School, 1030 St. Pius Drive,
Crystal City. Registration 9:30 a.m. Held rain or
shine. Sponsor: Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Calendar
From left, Corbin McGowen, his grandmother, Diane Smith Graham, and Mark
Trout, curator of the Missouri Civil War Museum, watch as Jim Graham, Diane’s
husband, signs a donation form. The Crystal City family recently donated a Civil
War-era Spencer Army rifle to the museum.
Family donates Civil War rifle to museum
The family of Diane Graham of
Crystal City recently donated an 1860
Spencer Army rifle to the Missouri Civ-
il War Museum at Jefferson Barracks.
Graham said the rifle had been
in her family for generations and was
passed down to her by her father, Don-
ald Smith. Her father obtained the gun
in the 1950s from his great-aunt, who
lived in Huntington, W.Va., and was
still using the gun for protection.
Graham said she remembers her
great-great aunt calling her father in the
middle of the night when Graham was
still a child. “She was scared to death,
due to having received physical threats
from folks outside her home.”
Graham’s parents quickly found
someone to care for their children and
drove to West Virginia.
„„Fox Trot, 5K race starts 9 a.m., 1-mile fun run-
walk starts 10 a.m., Arnold City Park on Bradley
Beach Road. To sign up: $25 for 5K; $10 for fun
run-walk. Overall male and female 5K winners
will receive $100 and trophy; medals to top three
finishers in each category and to all fun run-walk
participants. Entrants also get shirts, goodie
bags, water and snacks. Raffles, entertainment.
Sponsor: C-6 Educational Foundation. Sign up
online at fleetfeetstlouis.com or at the park the
morning of the event. Information: Kim, 314-
363-7951.
„„Music, 5:30-9 p.m., De Soto Community
Center, 400 N. Boyd St. Boxcutters perform
classic country and rock ‘n’ roll music. Admission
$5; dinner $5; coffee, tea, soda, water $1. Call
636-586-5227 or 636-942-3567.
„„National Voter Registration Day, 10 a.m. to 1
p.m., Crystal City Public Library, 736 Mississippi
Ave. Sponsor: League of Women Voters. Call
636-937-7166.
„„Comic book art club, 11 a.m., fourth
Saturdays, De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main
St. Call 636-586-3858.
„„Kress Farm Garden Preserve workday, 9
a.m., fourth Saturdays, 5137 Glade Chapel Road,
Hillsboro. Bring gardening tools. Potluck lunch.
Call Jo Ferguson, 636-296-9306.
„„Shooting match, noon, De Soto VFW, 1651
Hwy. E. Call 636-586-9765.
„„Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon,
Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road. Call
636-282-2380.
„„De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon,
520 N. Main St. Live music, children’s corner.
Call 314-471-3681.
Sunday, Sept. 29
„„Cleanup of Joachim Creek, assemble at 10
a.m., Pavilion 20, West City Park, Festus. Land-
based cleanup; all ages invited. Refreshments
afterward. Sponsor: Joachim Stream Team. Call
Dennis Sullivan, 636-232-5225.
Jefferson County Leader
“Upon arrival, they discovered that
my tiny, little aunt had been sleeping
with the gun under her pillow,” Gra-
ham said.
The gun, which has been described
as the “most successful of all Civil War
weapons,” ended up being taken to the
Graham family home in Columbus,
Ohio. “I think he took it home with him
because he was afraid she would shoot
somebody,” she said.
Graham, who has lived in Jefferson
County for 31 years, said she doesn’t
know who in her family originally
owned the gun. It is valued at around
$3,000.
Diane Graham plans to feature the
rifle in a chapter of her book, “Grace
and Dignity,” a collection of stories that
she is writing with Julie Norris.
„„Sundays at Sunset concert series, 6 p.m.,
Sunset Park, 816 Parkview Drive, Festus. Free;
bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions sold.
Josh Pruno will perform acoustic country music.
„„Church picnic, 12;30-4 p.m., Zion Lutheran
Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely. Food, face
painting, games. Free. Call 636-475-4486.
„„Car and bike show, registration 9-11 a.m.,
trophies at 3 p.m., Cedar Hill Elks, 8430 Industrial
Drive, Cedar Hill. Registration $15. Raffles,
barbecue, funnel cakes, beverages, music,
vendors. Proceeds benefit BackStoppers. Bike
wash benefits Canines in Crisis. Vendor spaces,
info: 314-435-5844.
„„Car show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seckman
Middle School, 2840 Seckman Road, Imperial.
Registration starts at 9 a.m.; judging 1 p.m.; awards
3 p.m. Entry fee: $20; $10 fee to show. Barbecue
sold; 50-50 drawings. Sponsor: Seckman Middle
School Music Parents. Call Jeannine at 314-660-
4496 or Amy at 314-606-2282.
„„Dance, 5-9 p.m., Festus American Legion,
849 American Legion Drive. Admission: $8. Call
636-937-3000.
„„Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Festus American
Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Call 636-
937-3000.
Monday, Sept. 30
„„Meeting for potential volunteers, 5 p.m.,
Court Appointed Special Advocates, Hwy. B and
Business 21, Hillsboro. Group trains people to
speak on behalf of children involved in foster care
proceedings. Call Amy Baum, 636-789-1766 or
abaum@jeffersoncountycasa.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
„„American War Mothers, 5:30 p.m., first
Tuesdays, De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd.
Call Debbie, 636-232-7996, or Frances, 636-
937-8970.
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„„Seminar on flooding, 7 p.m., De Soto High
School theater, 815 Amvets Drive. Attendees
will be able to talk with scientists. Sponsor: De
Soto Citizens Committee for Flood Relief. Call
636-208-2603.
„„Sandy Creek Watershed Partnership, 7 p.m.,
first Tuesdays, Goldman FPD, 9001 Old Lemay
Ferry Road, Hillsboro. Call 636-232-6249.
„„Scraps and Patches Quilters Guild, 7 p.m.,
first Tuesdays, Festus American Legion, 849
American Legion Drive.
„„Jam session, 6-9 p.m., De Soto Community
Center, 400 Boyd St. Free. Call 636-586-5227.
„„Paws For Reading program, 5:30-6:30 p.m.,
Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Children
can practice by reading to therapy dog. Call
636-937-2017.
„„Bridge, 9-11:30 a.m., Festus Public Library,
400 W. Main St. Call Bruce, 636-222-3878.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
„„Manhattan Short Film Festival, 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Arnold Branch
of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri
State Road. Call 212-529-8640.
„„Friends of the Library, first Wednesdays, 1
p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St.
„„Drug Prevention Coalition, 9 a.m., Jefferson
College Arnold campus, 1687 Missouri State
Road. Call 636-464-4423.
„„Wood carving group, 6-9 p.m., first
Wednesdays, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson
County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart.
All skill levels welcome. Call Michael Short, 636-
937-6682.
„„Bingo, 6:15 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy.
E. Doors open 4:30 p.m., speed balls 6 p.m.
Drawings, free dobbers. Call 636-586-2594.
„„Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6:30 p.m.,
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business
21. Call 314-650-3830.
Thursday, Oct. 3
„„Craft event, 6:30 p.m., Windsor Branch of
the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan
Blvd., Barnhart. Free for 16 and older, who will
make set of decorative coasters. To sign up:
636-741-5933.
„„De Soto Railroad Employees Memorial, 6
p.m., first Thursdays, St. Rose of Lima, 504 S.
Fourth St. Call 636-586-8366.
„„Friends of the Library, 2 p.m., first Thursdays,
De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St.
„„Herculaneum Historical Society, 7 p.m., first
Thursdays, Herculaneum City Hall, 1 Parkwood
Court. Call 314-852-4964.
„„Grace Way Quilt Guild, 6:30 p.m. first
Thursdays, First Baptist Church of De Soto, 2000
Grace Way. All skill levels welcome.
Reunions
„„Fox 1979, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Detour
Grill and Bar, 2855 Seckman Road, Imperial.
Admission: $8, includes buffet; 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Ferd B. Lang Park,
1830 Old Lemay Ferry Road, Arnold. Bring own
beverages, dish to share, lawn chairs. RSVP:
Larry, 314-610-3081 or Class of 1979 Reunion
Picnic Facebook page.
„„De Soto 1957-1960, chili supper Friday, Oct.
4, and lunch noon Saturday, Oct. 5, at De Soto
Community Center, 400 Boyd St.
„„Crystal City 1984, Friday, Oct. 4 event:
Special seating at 7 p.m. football game; Saturday,
Oct. 5 events: high school tours at noon; reception
1-5 p.m. at Rumors on Ice, 101 Mississippi
Ave., Crystal City; dinner at Pasta House,
1606 Galemore St., Festus. Reservations:
Robert Bradshaw, 636-524-3568, or John
Holdinghausen, 636-208-8781.
„„Crystal City 1969, 6-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct.
5, Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal
City. Tour of school 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m.,
Wild Sun Winery, 4830 Pioneer Road, Hillsboro.
Call Lana, 314-578-7820, or Bob, 636-373-0319.
„„Herculaneum 1974, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct.
25, Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive,
Crystal City. Bring own food, drinks. Call Danny
Ravenscraft, 636-208-0341 or Cheri Horn, 636-
232-4442.
The Leader is pleased to run community events free
of charge in the calendar. Send events to Leader
Calendar, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028, or to news@
leaderpublications.biz. Events that occur weekly are
listed on a space-available basis. Only nonprofit
events that are open to the public are eligible.
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The
County
Line
Russell
Korando
Wright selected to Tigers crush Bowles
state hall of fame with 17 points; aiming
A for eighth state crown
bout 200 miles from Festus, in
the southern center of the state,
a cross country dynasty began
to take shape.
In the summer of 2009, Bryant
Wright took a talented group of boys
to West Plains to train at the Joe Bill
Dixon camp. The camp is named after
the Zizzers’ head coach, who created
a dynasty of his own. By the time the
Tigers went to his camp that summer,
Dixon had already led West Plains to
eight state championships. In all, the
Zizzers have captured 13 boys titles and
12 girls crowns under his direction.
Wright has taken his boys and girls
teams to the camp every year since
and what’s taken root is a prep sports
program in Jefferson County that is
unrivaled when it comes to success at
the state level.
Since 2009, when the Tiger boys
won the school’s first state title in the
sport, six have followed, including five
in a row. Wright has also guided the girls
to two Class 3 state titles (2014, 2017).
Recently, the Missouri Track and
Cross Country Coaches Association
decided not to wait and see how many
crowns the Tigers can stack on their
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Leader
Athletes
of the Week
Jenna Roth and Sarah Roth
Northwest softball
The juniors are twin sisters and played a large part in the Lions (15-2) finishing
5-0 and outscoring their opponents 86-26 last week. Jenna, who plays second
base, was 11-for-21 with 12 runs scored, nine runs batted in and a double.
Sarah (shortstop) had 15 hits in 18 at-bats, scored three times, had five RBIs,
two doubles and a triple. Sarah leads Northwest with 16 doubles and a .633
batting average.
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JCAA Cross Country Outlook
No sign of slowing down
By Russell Korando
For the Leader
Simon Ogle isn’t too concerned
about what outsiders think about the
Festus boys cross country team’s chances
to win its sixth consecutive Class 3 state
championship.
“People can say what they want, but
this team is probably one of the best I’ve
been on,” said Ogle, a senior, moments
after winning the Bowles Invitational at
West City Park on Saturday in 16:58.83.
The Tigers certainly looked like state
champions at their annual meet as they
had the top four runners and won with a
miniscule score of 17, two points from a
perfect score (with their top five runners
finishing 1-5 overall).
Festus, the defending Jefferson
County Activities Association champi-
ons, posted 19 points to win the Bowles
meet last year.
With cross country alumni coming to
town for an anniversary banquet to honor
the 2009 team that was the first group from
Festus to win state and head coach Bryant
Wright’s upcoming induction into the Mis-
souri Track and Cross Country Coaches
1300 Veterans Blvd., Festus, MO 63028
636-931-2100
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Festus cross country runners, from left, Jonah Krieg, Cullen Krieg, Simon Ogle and
Dominik Kayser are ready to make their move to the front of the pack at the Bowles
Invitational on Saturday at West City Park. Ogle won the race in 16:58.83 and the other
three Tigers were in the top four. To see more photos, go to myleaderpaper.com.
Association hall of fame, the current crop
of Tigers wanted to make their mark.
Coming in second through fourth,
respectively, for the Tigers were senior
Dominik Kayser (17:07.20), freshman
Cullen Krieg (17:08.41) and senior Jo-
nah Krieg (17:12.83). No Festus runner
finished lower than 15th, with sophomore
Nathan Wolk eighth in 17:32.51, senior
Garrett Rhine 12th in 17:53.01 and fresh-
man Ian Schram 15th in 18:04.20.
“For the first two miles of the race
we wanted to pack run,” Ogle said. “At
the two-mile mark, we wanted to split
apart and see what we could do. When
you get to two miles as a team, you have
more incentive to push each other. That
really helped us pass the guys ahead of us.
“Dominik went along with me after I
took the lead and he pushed me the entire
time. In my head I was thinking, ‘This
hurts. I can’t do this.’ And Dominik sped
up and pushed me even harder.”
For the first time in four years, the
Tigers won’t be able to depend on Max
McDaniel to lead the way. Before gradu-
ating this year, McDaniel was a four-time
state medalist and won the individual
state title last year in 16:12.10. Ogle was
seventh at state last year in 16:47.94.
Jonah Krieg, Rhine and Kayser were on
last year’s state champions.
While Festus lacks the star power in
McDaniel, they have strength in num-
bers. The wild card to this year’s Class 3
state championships might not be about
returning runners, but that they will be
racing in unfamiliar territory. Classes
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1-4 for boys and girls will be held at the
Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia
for at least the next five years after three
decades at the Oak Hills Golf Course in
Jefferson City.
Never one to shy away from the
toughest competition, especially early
in the season, Wright takes the boys and
girls teams to the Forest Park Cross Coun-
try Festival every year. The massive race
draws hundreds of runners from middle
school through varsity, which is separated
into three divisions.
Class 4 powers St. Louis University
High (second in the state last year) and
Kansas City Rockhurst (defending Class
4 state champions) were at Forest Park
this year. The Tigers finished one spot
ahead of Rockhurst at the race on Sept.
14. It would be nice and tidy if Wright
took his teams to the Stan Nelson Invi-
tational in Cedar Hill the same weekend.
“Around 2006, I looked at Forest
Park and it was bringing the best of the
best,” Wright said. “That’s before we
were really good. I wanted to strive for
the best.”
Ogle said he’s not listening to the
whispers of what might become of the
Tigers’ streak of titles. Festus doesn’t
even hold the all-time consecutive state
title mark in Jefferson County. Hercu-
laneum’s boys won seven straight from
1977 to 1983.
“My goal today was to win with my
teammates,” Ogle said. “We want to focus
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Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Hawks roll up Tigers; Williams injures ankle
By Gordon Bess
and Russell Korando
For the Leader
Hillsboro took a double dose of mo-
tivation into its game against Festus on
Friday night.
First, of course, is the longstanding
rivalry between the schools, who have
tussled many times for the championship
of the Mississippi Area Football Confer-
ence Red Division. But the Hawks also
were carrying an uncharacteristic 0-3
record – their worst start to a season since
2009, when they finished 1-9 – and want-
ed nothing more than to get rid of that
goose egg in front of their home crowd.
Five different players ran for touch-
downs, from close range and long dis-
tance, as Hillsboro beat Festus 39-14, the
Hawks’ fifth victory in a row over the Ti-
gers and the sixth in the last seven years.
“They had reached their break-
ing point in getting pushed around,”
Hillsboro head coach Lee Freeman said
of his team. “They’d had enough of that.
I’m real proud of the effort of our boys
tonight. Tonight was a great winning ex-
perience for everybody, coaches included,
players, fans.
“That resiliency you talk about, it’s very
hard to represent that, and our kids have
been able to do that. They are rock-steady.”
Hillsboro got down to business
quickly, stopping the Festus offense on
four downs to start the game. Festus
downed its punt at the Hillsboro 14-yard
line and three plays later, Hawk senior
quarterback Austin Perez broke through
up the middle and zipped 81 yards to
pay dirt less than four minutes into the
contest. The two-point run attempt failed.
“It felt good,” Perez said of his long
jaunt. “I owe that to my linemen. I just
saw the open hole and made one cut and
took off.”
The Tigers countered late in the
second quarter when senior fullback Jack
Robinson plowed three yards for a touch-
down to cap a 47-yard drive. Ryan Esparza
booted the extra point for the only lead
Festus would have all night at 7-6.
With a little more than two minutes
left before halftime, Hillsboro regained
the lead on a seven-play, 55-yard drive
culminating in senior Tyler Sizemore’s
two-yard TD plunge. Freshman back
Jaxin Patterson tacked on the two-point
conversion run for a 14-7 Hawk advan-
tage at the half.
Patterson scored from eight yards out
at 8:18 of the third quarter after Hillsboro
took the second-half kickoff and marched
56 yards in eight plays, with Patterson
running on six of them. Junior Cody Smith
scored on a 2-yard run at 2:11 of the third.
Festus QB Collin Doyel, a junior,
briefly revived Tiger hopes with a 74-
yard touchdown sprint just before the
end of the third, but Hillsboro slammed
the door shut on the visitors with two
fourth-quarter scores on runs by Austin
Romaine, another frosh (47 yards), and
senior Dominic Crady (10 yards).
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Football Notebook
Hillsboro running back John Bennett stretches for yards as Festus linebacker Cole
Wagner tries to hang on in Friday’s game. The Hawks beat the Tigers for the fifth
straight game. To see more photos, go to myleaderpaper.com.
Sophomore fullback John Bennett,
who does a lot of lead blocking for the
Hawk runners, got the ball himself a
number of times to diversify the attack,
which never needed to throw a pass.
“It’s just so great; all the weight is
off our shoulders,” Bennett said. “We
were just telling each other, this has got
to be our night to turn things around for
our team. We were 0-3.We had to turn
things around.”
As prolific as Hillsboro’s offense
was, the defense did its job as well, hold-
ing Festus to 149 yards on the ground and
two incomplete passes.
“They had their backs up against the
wall coming into the game tonight and
they responded very well, as I would
expect them to,” Festus head coach Russ
Schmidt said. “The things they did were
the things we coached our kids to prepare
for, and they out-executed us in all phases
of the football game tonight.”
Festus dropped to 2-2 overall and
1-1 in the MAFC Red. Hillsboro is 1-0 in
conference play. The Tigers host De Soto
(2-2 and 2-0 in conference) Friday while
Hillsboro travels to Windsor (2-2, 0-1).
Late pick seals victory
Sometimes when conference rivals
square off, the intensity of the action leads
to a lot of penalties.
That was the case when Jefferson
visited St. Pius X on Friday in an I-55
Conference game in which 20 flags were
thrown against both squads.
The most egregious of the errors came
in the second quarter when Lancer wide re-
ceiver Riley Naeger’s 61-yard touchdown
catch was negated by his team’s second
holding call in as many plays.
Jefferson led 7-0 at the time. How-
ever, St. Pius scored on its last posses-
sion of the first half and added another
touchdown in the fourth quarter to hold
on for a 13-7 victory.
Lancer head coach Dan Oliver served
a one-game suspension after being ejected
the previous week in a win at Grandview.
In three-plus decades of coaching
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Ted Howell photo
football, it was the first time Oliver said
he was suspended for a game.
“It was a difference of opinions. I
don’t want to talk about it,” he said about
the reason for his ejection in a game the
Lancers won 35-6.
Led by defensive end Patrick Argana,
St. Pius (3-1) held Jefferson’s offense to
122 total yards. Argana got plenty of push
into the Blue Jays’ backfield. The Lanc-
ers’ first defensive turnover of the season
helped wrap up the win.
Trailing by six points late in the game,
Jefferson quarterback Colton Richardson
launched a pass down the sideline to Colby
Ott, but all 6-6 of Naeger playing safety
made a one-handed interception to give St.
Pius the ball back with 2:15 to play.
After the turnover, Jefferson still had
a pair of timeouts so the Lancers needed to
move the chains to run out the clock. On
third-and-6, St. Pius quarterback Carson
Fischer found the corner for a 7-yard gain.
Rouggly had to burn his last timeout.
“Our lines were great. We were
getting off the ball,” Fischer said. “I
didn’t have to throw the ball. We ran it.
We allowed seven points. That’s what
we wanted. I love my team. We were
Ron Rigdon photo
Windsor quarterback Derek Williams had
to leave Friday’s game against Park Hills
Central with a sprained ankle.
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disciplined.”
On the game’s opening drive, the
Lancers used 13 plays to move inside
the red zone. They converted three third
downs, but on fourth-and-6, the Blue Jays
forced a turnover on downs at their own
10. Jefferson’s first series went nowhere
and Will Schnitzler punted from his goal
line. The ball made it to midfield but Josh
Ruble returned it 20 yards. Starting at the
30, St. Pius was in good shape to score,
but on fourth-and-11, Fischer was sacked
for a 7-yard loss by Steve Stephens, who
registered three sacks the week before
against Herculaneum.
A fumble recovery by defensive line-
man Ethan Deal at the Lancers’ 14 led
to the game’s first score. Schnitzler ran
the ball to the 1 on the first play of the
drive, but it took four more snaps to get
across the goal line. Jefferson almost lost
the ball on a fumbled exchange between
Richardson and a running back, but he
stretched the ball over the goal line on
fourth-and-goal with 5:43 left in the half.
Will Breeze kicked the extra point to give
the Blue Jays a 7-0 lead.
Just when it looked like St. Pius
would be shut out in the first half, Fischer
fired a 59-yard scoring strike to Josh Ru-
ble in the seam of the Blue Jays defense
with 17 seconds left. Logan Jacobson
booted the PAT to tie the game 7-7.
Nate Ruble tipped a pass by Richard-
son to stop Jefferson’s second series of the
third quarter and after another Schnitzler
punt, the Lancers took over at their 44. It
took 14 plays and 7:56 to cover 56 yards
to take the lead. Both coaches turned
down short field goal attempts more than
once to try and pound the ball into the
end zone. On fourth-and-goal from the 3,
Noah Lampros scored the game-winning
TD with 8:28 left in the game. The two-
point conversion failed.
Owls drop second straight
Derek Williams makes Windsor run.
But a Williams run in the third quar-
ter against Park Hills Central led to a
sprained ankle that sidelined him for the
rest of Friday’s 33-21 loss.
It’s unclear how much time, if any,
the quarterback might miss. The junior is
off to a great start this season and is one
of the most dynamic football players in
the county.
“Hopefully, I’ll be back next week.
It’s going to be sore for a couple days,”
Williams said while lying on the trainer’s
table on his sideline moments after the
hastily-scheduled game against the Reb-
els ended. “I got stuck under the pile and
it got smashed.”
Despite the injury, Williams led the
Owls with 111 yards on 13 carries. His
29-yard touchdown run with 7:11 to go in
the third cut Park Hills’ lead to 27-21. But
that was short-lived as senior running back
Gage Manion somehow turned a bad snap
and loss of yardage into a 14-yard scoring
run a few minutes later to go ahead by two
scores again. It was one of his three TDs.
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Cross Country: Herky girls look to extend streak of top-four finishes
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on each meet and not think about state.
Whatever course it is, we’ll give it 100
percent all of the time.”
While they haven’t experienced the
same kind of success the boys team has,
the Festus girls are always a threat to
challenge for a state crown.
After capturing Class 3 titles in two
of the past five years, the Tigers finished
17 points behind Bolivar for second place
last season. Festus lost three runners –
Maddie Welsh, Bailey Moore and Melissa
Wolk – to graduation. But junior Emma
Koettler, sophomore Allison Faerber and
seniors Erika McIntyre and Sophia Left-
wich return from that second-place team.
Koettler (20th, 20:40.09) and Faerber
(21st, 20:40.45) both won state medals
last season. Faerber (30th, 20:42.10)
had the Tigers’ best finish at Forest Park
where they finished 15th as a team. She
also crossed first for Festus at Bowles
in third place in 20:56.64. Junior Demi
White was next after Faerber at West City
Park in eighth in 21:19.53. Her younger
sister, Dari, a freshman, was 12th in
21:42.32. Senior Yasmine Schaaf and
junior Olivia McIntyre have run their way
into the top six.
“The girls team has an opportunity to
do something special this year,” Wright
said. “In order for that to happen, we will
need to get some girls to step it up to make
our fifth, sixth and seventh runners move
up. We need to close the time gap between
our Nos. 1 and 7 runners.”
Windsor senior competes in
two fall sports
On Sept. 19, senior Emma Pouvara-
nukoah had two hits and an RBI in the
Owls’ 2-0 softball shutout against Notre
Dame St. Louis.
When Pouvaranukoah isn’t on the
diamond, she will be expected to lead
the way for the Owls’ girls cross country
team. She’s the only Owl who ran in a
Class 3 district race last year. Pouvaranu-
koah isn’t the first, nor will she be the last
athlete at Windsor to compete in multiple
sports during one season. Keri Voegtle
did it successfully until she graduated
this year.
“Emma has a big challenge in front
of her to maintain both sports,” Windsor
head coach John Leech said.
“While not as large as the boys team,
we have a good crew of younger girls to
follow Emma’s leadership. This group
has embraced competing for the top
varsity spot.”
Junior Reilly Baughman was Wind-
sor’s first-ever state qualifier in girls
wrestling last winter. Baughman reached
Columbia at 110 pounds. At the Stan
Nelson meet, Baughman came in 60th
in 23:04.31. That’s a drop in time of
more than three minutes from last year’s
district run.
“Reilly has posted some impressive
improvements from last season that re-
flect the hard work and attitude that she
brings to practice every day,” Leech said.
Freshman Olivia Plesons has been a
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Festus sophomore Allison Faerber
finished third at the Bowles Invitational
on Saturday in 20:56.64.
surprise in her development and Leech
said she’s running above her class. Soph-
omore Taylor Buck is working to regain
her success as a freshman. Seniors Emily
Smith and Katie Uhrig provide leadership
and “create the team’s overall character.”
“We hope to find a No. 5 runner who
will help us as the season progresses,”
Leech said.
Sophomore Bradley Ahrens had the
Owls’ best finish (36th, 17:31.93, a PR)
at Stan Nelson and is joined by senior
Kevin Klenk and junior Tyler Fischer as
the top boys.
“We have high expectations for this
group,” Leech said. “The boys side is
older and many of them have several
years of experience. This group is push-
ing the younger runners and competition
for varsity spots is more competitive than
we’ve had in years.”
Leech said he’s been pleasantly sur-
prised by seniors and first-year runners
Connor Meynell and Charles Owens. Af-
ter two seasons of cross country, seniors
Joey Lanfersieck and Cory Jeffers have
hit their stride, Leech said.
Pouvaranukoah isn’t the only Owl
doing double duty this fall. Jeffers, Lan-
fersieck, Megan Terry, Clayton Pallme
and Noah Johnson run and are in the
school’s marching band.
Youthful Hawks on the rise
Twin brothers Josh and Jonah Allison
are among a new crop of Hillsboro fresh-
men who won all but one middle-school
meet last year.
Josh had the top finish for the Hawks
at the Parkway Central Invitational
on Saturday when he came in 14th in
18:01.22. Jonah was 42nd in 19:20.87.
In between were senior Michael Wright
(32nd, 19:06.69) and sophomore Tyler
Winslett (38th, 19:14.05). As a team, the
Hawks were sixth with 168 points.
Seniors Donald Holupka and Cid
Gannsman and junior Blake Patterson
are among the top six runners this year.
Freshmen Jesse Gore, Gavin Vaughn,
Cole Laudenbach, Jude Short, Evan Mor-
ris and Dimitri Shlosberg will all get a
chance to break into the starting lineup.
The Hawks’ last state qualifier was
Kevin Koester, who medaled in 19th
place in 2017.
“My expectations this season are to
have a better finish this year at the (con-
ference) meet, focus on keeping student-
athletes focused in practice, and getting the
team through sectionals,” said head coach
Tom Gordon, who enters his 12th year.
The girls finished fourth with 68
points at Parkway Central on Saturday
and freshman Anna Crosby led the way
by coming in seventh in 22:08.48. Junior
Emma Wright was eighth with 22:11.30.
Crosby has won two JV races this year at
Webster Groves and Ladue.
The Hawk girls are trying to get their
first runner to state since Hannah Bopp
competed in Class 4 in 2014. Wright and
sophomore Michelle Jones were both
sectional qualifiers last season.
Juniors Abby Couch, Brianna
Langrehr and Makenzi Allen and sopho-
more Marissa Barton will fill in the top
six spots. Emily Hoese ran last year, but
she suffered a knee injury during track
season and is out this fall.
“I expect us to work hard every week
in practice to prepare for the week’s
race,” said head coach Lane Woodside,
in his 11th season. “I want us to be fresh
and ready to go at the end of the season.
We are returning a lot of experience and
hopefully we can start turning that into
success.”
Elder statesman for Eagles
Senior Kyrsten Elder has known
nothing but success running for Grand-
view’s cross country and track teams.
Elder has been a state qualifier in both
sports.
In his fifth season as head coach of
the Eagles boys and girls cross country
teams, Scott Meyer said this is the first
time he’s been able to fill out complete
lineups for both squads. Now Elder
and fellow 2018 Class 2 state cross
country qualifier, sophomore Taylor
Ficke, have competition and company
on the course.
“We have a full girls team and boys
team and I’m hoping we can all perform
well as a team to earn some top honors, in-
cluding more state qualifiers,” Meyer said.
Elder and Ficke each ran a leg on
the 4x800-meter relay at the Class 2 state
championships in Jefferson City in May.
The Eagles’ relay team finished ninth, one
place from a medal. At state cross country
last November, Elder came in 75th and
Ficke was 81st.
The boys are striving for some state
qualifiers, and their top runners are
sophomore Brennan Bariale, juniors Zach
McClelland and Jeff Ehlen and senior
Connor Dunn.
“The entire boys team is running
strong,” Meyer said.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Keith Vance, left, and Baden Costlow
finished 25th and 26th respectively at the
Bowles Invitational.
Cats look to extend streak
After finishing third in the Class 3
state championships in 2017, Hercula-
neum’s boys were back on the team medal
stand last year with a fourth-place finish.
With seniors Jonathon Coffman,
Kyle Vinyard and Matt Bartosch return-
ing, the Blackcats have a better than
average chance to make it three plaques
in a row.
After 2018 state champion Max
McDaniel graduated from Festus this
spring, Coffman is the most accomplished
runner in the Jefferson County Activities
Association. Coffman is a three-time
state qualifier and posted his second best
time (16:40.92) and top finish (sixth) at
Oak Hills last year. Coffman, who was
second behind McDaniel at the JCAA
championships a year ago, ran his best
state time (16:33.69) his freshman year.
He didn’t run at Bowles on Saturday to
rest for upcoming meets.
“He is looking really sharp already,”
Herculaneum head coach Kyle Davis
said.
Bartosch and Vinyard have been
running on the varsity for four years and
have qualified for state in each of the past
two falls.
“They are showing signs of being
all-state runners,” Davis said.
Junior Cody Glisson has moved into
the No. 2 spot behind Coffman early this
season. Glisson was the first Blackcat
(seventh) to cross the finish line at Bowles
in 17:30.57. Vinyard was 11th in 17:51.69
and Bartosch was 17th in 18:14.67. Fresh-
men Keith Vance (25th, 18:30.79) and
Baden Costlow (26th, 18:31.32) helped
Herky finish second (81 points) in the
team standings.
“We seem to always have a decent
contribution from freshmen runners,”
Davis said.
Missing four-time JCAA champion
Nautica Stricklin is a vast understate-
ment about how Davis and the rest of
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the Blackcat girls feel. Stricklin was a
four-time state medalist (once in Class 2)
and her legacy lives on forever.
The Herculaneum girls have the lon-
gest streak of any cross country team of
winning state hardware, capturing their
14th consecutive top-four finish in 2018.
Senior Chloe Richardson, juniors
Persepheni Berry, Laura Maddox and
Arielle Prince and sophomores Samantha
Maddox and Katelynn Armbruster have
the task of extending that streak.
Maddox and Richardson have settled
in as the Blackcats’ top two runners, and
at Bowles, Maddox was ninth in 21:26.60
and Richardson wasn’t far behind in
11th in 21:40.83. Berry came in 22nd in
22:40.03.
“We have a pack that is pretty in-
terchangeable,” said Davis, who guided
Herky to a state title in his first year as
coach in 2012.
Dragons look for more at state
Now for the encore. The De Soto
girls placed in the top four at the state
cross country meet for the first time after
finishing fourth in Class 3 last year.
That talented team was second in
the conference and won the Clayton
Invitational and Class 3 District 1 meet
last season.
A week after coming in fifth at Stan
Nelson, senior Lillie Kaempfe was sixth
at Bowles in 21:08.34 and the first Dragon
to finish. Sophomore Kayla Vogelsang
followed a 20th-place finish at Stan
Nelson by climbing to 14th at Bowles in
21:48.38. Kaempfe (22nd at state in 2018)
and Vogelsang (16th) are both state tested.
“They will both try and build off
successful campaigns from a year ago,”
De Soto head coach Aaron Young said.
Juniors Erika Mellor and Hannah
Kamp and sophomore Riley Petsch were
all part of the Dragons run to fourth place
last year. Newcomers to the varsity this
year are senior Jacquelin O’Harver and
freshman Dominique Mitkos, who ran
their first race at Stan Nelson.
The De Soto boys came in fourth at
De Soto sophomore William Kaempfe takes off from the starting line at the Bowles
Invitational on Saturday. Kaempfe finished ninth in 17:40.22.
districts last year, the Dragons’ highest
finish in Young’s six seasons as coach.
Sophomore Will Kaempfe, Lillie’s
younger brother, set a PR by 20 seconds
at Stan Nelson in 18:06.34. Will was
De Soto’s top runner at Bowles with a
ninth-place finish of 17:40.22.
Freshman Jimmy Mann finished
ahead of Kaempfe in the boys race at Stan
Nelson (29th) in 17:22.56 and was 22nd
at Bowles in 18:23.86.
“Will and Jimmy have really worked
hard this summer and look great,” Young
said.
Senior Chris Brooks and juniors
Aleksandr Schroeder and Zac Al-
len fill in the other top five Dragons.
Schroeder (19:19.89) finished ahead of
Brooks (19:30.68) at Bowles. Schroeder
(18:37.38) and Allen (18:46.93) both set
PRs at Stan Nelson.
Blue Jays build on success
Like De Soto, the Jefferson girls also
took home their first state plaque last
year by coming in third in Class 2 with
129 points.
If the Blue Jays are going to finish
in the top four again, they’ll have to do
it without twin sisters, Anna and Jordan
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Heacock, who catapulted the school into
the state’s elite as harriers and on the
track team.
Leading the pace for Jefferson this
year is senior Cheney Ervin, who was
38th in the state in 22:28.95. In a talented
field, Ervin was 19th at Forest Park in
22:22.50.
“This is her senior season and I know
that she has set the bar high for herself,”
Jefferson head coach Mollie Rhodes said.
“She leads by example and works hard at
every practice to get better.”
Sophomores Chelsea Badger, Ka-
tie Deevers, Peyton Cattoor, Kiersten
Vandeven and Gabby Beffa will have an
immediate impact on whether or not the
Blue Jays can compete at state this year.
Freshman Kaelyn Nilson is starting to
make her mark on the varsity. They rep-
resent the future of the program.
“The girls have the same high ex-
pectations as we always have,” Rhodes
said. “We lost some great members of
our team, but we added some great new
runners as well.”
The Jefferson boys are a work in
progress. Twin brothers, juniors Bradley
and Matthew Glass and sophomores Jeri-
miah Chipps and Jacob Holdinghausen
and freshman C.J. Johnson comprise the
top runners. Chipps had the Blue Jays
top finish (61st) and time (19:51.30) at
Forest Park.
“Bradley and Jerimiah will lead the
way for the boys,” Rhodes said. “They
are the two fastest boys and they push
each other every day in practice and races.
They definitely set the tone for the rest of
the team. C.J. and Jacob have had a huge
impact on helping make the boys team
more competitive.”
were talented enough to compete in the
Class 1 state championships last year, but
they have graduated. Devin Friedmeyer
was the last member of the boys team to
reach state in 2017.
Jones guided the Hornets to the state
title in 2015, but he’s rebuilding the pro-
gram and said the program has numbers
coming from the junior high next year
for both of the teams he coaches. There’s
only one girl running for the Hornets
this year.
Sophomore Ethan Boyer was close
to making the state cut last year after
finishing 27th at the Class 1 District 1
meet. He’s the only member of the boys
team. Senior Ian Holdinghausen was 36th
at districts in 2018 but is playing for the
football team this fall.
Eimer destroys her PR
Junior Rita Eimer has already shat-
tered her PR by 30 seconds this year.
Now the Lancer leader on the course
is working toward her third straight ap-
pearance in the Class 2 state champion-
ships. After a 58th-place finish at state
as a freshman, Eimer moved up to 27th
in 22:06.27.
At Stan Nelson this year, Eimer
set her PR when she finished in 13th in
20:46.16, and last week at Bowles, she
was 16th in 21:51.14.
“Rita is consistent day in and day out,”
St. Pius head coach John Daly said. “My
personal goal is to beat her in mile repeats
this year and it hasn’t happened … yet.”
Junior Hannah Schappe ran times in
the mid-20s at Stan Nelson and Bowles.
Juniors Adam Bishop and Justin Kramer
are posting times in the low-20s for the
boys team.
Daly wants his teams to work hard,
fuel up with proper nutrition and rest
and have a mindset of “Let’s do this.”
The motto for the boys and girls is “The
tradition starts now.”
“And maybe, just maybe, the girls
team could possibly qualify for state this
year,” Daly said.

Hornets rebuild both squads

De Soto senior Lillie Kaempfe is cheered
on by fans as she reaches the finish line at
the Bowles Invitational. Kaempfe finished
sixth in 21:08.34.
Gordon Bess photo
Jefferson senior Cheney Ervin runs in the
Class 2 state meet last year.
Just four years ago, the Crystal City
girls won the Class 1 state championship.
But the Hornets are having a hard
time recruiting enough runners to field
teams for the boys and the girls. Head
coach Ken Jones said they’ve hit a down
cycle. St. Pius junior Rita Eimer qualified for
Taylor Sloan and Taylor Reynolds the Class 2 state meet in 2017 and 2018.
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heads and made Wright a member of its
hall of fame.
Wright will be inducted at the
group’s annual clinic in Columbia on
Dec. 13.
“It’s always good to go into the
hall of fame. My mom and dad are still
alive, so they’ll get to see me inducted,”
Wright said. “They are in their mid-70s.
I told them to clear their calendars and
they said they’d do it.”
A couple of weeks ago, Wright had
just finished a conversation with Lee’s
Summit West girls track and girls cross
country head coach Jesse Griffin when
St. Louis University High head coach Joe
Porter, a member of the coaches associa-
tion board, called him with the good news.
Griffin, by the way, has won five
state titles as the coach of Lee’s Summit,
Lee’s Summit West and Raytown South.
Wright said he’s been asked for the
last few years about being enshrined.
“I’ve had a lot of very success-
ful coaches talk about our program,”
Wright said. “It’s nice to be part of that
conversation. We’ve got a lot of work
to do this year. It’s a learning process.”
Some of the members of the 2009
boys team from Festus were in town
last weekend to meet for a 10-year an-
niversary banquet. Now adults, the for-
mer Tigers are far flung in their careers
and lives. The three runners from that
team I talked to all agreed that the camp
at West Plains forged their will to win.
Cole Allison was a senior that year.
He was the first member of the team to
cross the finish line in 16:38 at the state
meet, held at Oak Hills Golf Course in
Jefferson City. Harrisonville’s Maksim
Korolev won the individual champion-
ship by almost a minute in 15:48.
Allison, 28, took leave from the
Air Force to attend the banquet and
personally congratulate Wright. Allison
is a second lieutenant and is stationed
in San Antonio. He began active duty
service in February and is in the process
of earning a graduate degree from
Indiana State University. After high
school, Allison ran for Southern Illinois
University Carbondale.
“That whole year as a team we
weren’t going to accept anything other
than winning,” Allison said. “I don’t
think any of us were nervous because
Coach Wright built our confidence up.
That whole race he was telling us what
to do. We trusted him so much with
what moves to make. It was everything
I could do to get across the finish line.
He told me how to hold my position. It
was a really hot day and I collapsed. I
remember I didn’t want to get back up.
We put it all on the line.”
When the Tigers got to the spar-
tan camp environment in West Plains,
Allison said the Zizzers made it clear
they were the team to beat that year. A
deep-seated grudge match was being
born as the runners were tested daily by
long days of training.
“We hated West Plains so bad,”
Allison said. “When we got there, we
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On the 10th anniversary of the Festus boys cross country team’s first state title, head
coach Bryant Wright, center, was selected to the state’s track and cross country hall
of fame. Cole Allison, left, and Christian Moore ran for the Tigers in 2009.
didn’t get along with the West Plains
kids. They had been state champs and
we didn’t want them to beat us this
year. I had never run that much in my
life. I slept a week after I got back from
there. We were drained and mad and
wanted to beat those guys. Any time
we thought about giving up, we’d think
about how they were training. We had
accountability with each other.”
That accountability meant sleep-
ing late could mean waking up with the
entire team in your bedroom, rousting
you early in the morning.
Allison and Blake Darnell were
the two senior captains. They set the
standard for practice that year. They
knew the Tigers had a promising team
and they were going to make sure
the chance at winning state didn’t
slip through their fingers. Festus had
a talented freshman that year and he
decided to sleep in one morning.
Shane Brown and his twin brother,
Sean, were sophomores in 2009. Shane
remembers what happened next.
“We knew that year after going to
training camp we needed every guy we
could get,” he said. “(The freshman, who
will remain unnamed) didn’t show up to
practice one day and we weren’t going
to let that slide. He didn’t understand our
whole thought process. We drove to his
house and he knew we meant business.
His mom let us into his room. The look
on his face was priceless.”
Sean and Shane, 26, live in Ball-
win. Shane ran for Southeast Missouri
State University in Cape Girardeau
after graduating from Festus in 2012.
He works in marketing technology and
along with his brother hosts VIP events
in the evenings. Although not a com-
petitive runner anymore, Shane said he
stays in shape by running weekly and
competing in 5Ks. When he runs, he
often thinks about his time as a Tiger
and that grueling camp.
“We knew going down there (West
Plains) was the best team,” Brown said.
“We knew we had to keep our eye on
them. It was a good way to compare
our team with them. It was a humbling
experience. As the days went by, you
could tell they didn’t worry about any
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team there. Our whole team was so
hungry and determined and I think they
overlooked that about us.
“The second-to-last day of camp
there was a scavenger hunt. You had to
run to places, sometimes a mile way,
some were four miles away. They (West
Plains) finished in first in under an hour.
We were dead last. The sun was going
down when we finished. But no one
stopped. We ran to every place as fast
as we could. That was the first time we
all worked and planned together.”
Drew White was a sophomore in
2009. He finished sixth at state in 17:15.
The next year he finished second, five
seconds off the championship pace of
15:52.13. White stood alone atop the
Class 3 podium in 2011 as the state cham-
pion in 16:05.71. White had finally won,
but Festus finished second both years.
Now 25, White lives in Lexington,
Ky., where he is a research assistant
and graduate student at the University
of Kentucky. He ran at the University
of Missouri in Columbia from 2012 to
2017 and was an academic all-Ameri-
can at Mizzou.
“That camp really inspired us
and installed a rivalry,” White said.
“Whether that was felt by both sides
is uncertain. It was a toughness camp.
Young kids can resist that. For a lot
of us it gave us experience at the state
level and that was a first for quite a few
of the guys. It showed we could run
against anyone.”
Allison, Brown and White agree
that Wright is deserving for the hall of
fame, and not just because of his coach-
ing prowess.
They agreed that Wright takes each
individual as they come. Some just
needed a nudge to expose the potential
they didn’t know they had. Others came
from sketchy circumstances where
competing for an elite cross country
team seemed out of reach.
Allison said Wright makes more
sacrifices than any coach he’s ever seen.
“He has a great amount of dedica-
tion to the sport and individual. He’s a
life coach. A running coach,” Allison
said. “And he’s going to be there for
you. That’s what puts him into the (hall
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
County coaches in MTCCCA Hall of Fame
Bryant Wright (2019); Vince Bingham (2014);
Jim Kasten (2010); Clark Willie (1990)
of fame).”
The streak of five straight state
championships has Allison in awe of
where the program is now.
“I don’t know what he’s doing,”
Allison said. “He’s figured it out. I nev-
er thought this would happen. He’s got
a good atmosphere going and kids who
are working their butts off. He had to
kick us in the butt to constantly remind
us. These guys now are killing it.”
White still recalls the feeling of
elation when the Tigers won in 2009.
“It was a hot day and our team
was tough enough to have success on
that day,” White said. “We felt like the
underdogs and you have those things in
the back of your mind.
“It’s a testament to Coach Wright.
He has every characteristic as a head
coach. It resonates throughout the team
for one common goal. That success he’s
had; he’s left a legacy. There are proba-
bly just a handful of coaches in the coun-
try in his category. He deserves every bit
of this. To be able to share that with him,
that’ll be amazing. The passion he has
for student-athletes, hopefully we can
reciprocate that in some way.”
Brown said he looked forward to
seeing teammates he hadn’t talked to in
four or five years.
“It was about making everybody
the best person they can be,” Brown
said. “I feel a lot of coaches don’t do
that. It was always about the team. He
made sure we had fun, too. That’s the
reason I fell in love with running.”
Wright had his current team wear the
2009 uniforms at the Bowles Invitational
at West City Park on Saturday. For the
first time in four years, Festus won’t have
Max McDaniel to lean on. McDaniel led
the Tigers to the Class 3 crown last fall
and won the individual race in 16:12.10.
Michael Karls still holds the record
time for Festus at state when he won in
15:23.80 in 2014. That’s often thought of
as Wright’s most talented squad, which
won the state title with 24 points. The
Tigers have a solid core of seniors this
season in Simon Ogle, Dominik Kayser,
Garrett Rhine and Jonah Krieg.
“There’s been years (2012) we
shouldn’t have won and we did,”
Wright said. “When the girls won in
2017, they responded to what we were
saying during the race.
“The first (state title), you think,
‘This might be the only one I ever win.’
There are not many days I don’t think
about those guys. As far as excitement,
I think the first one lasted longer. Every
one of them is great.”
Moments after winning the fifth
straight championship last year, Wright
was already planning for a sixth.
“I tried to tell the boys we need to
give ourselves a period where we don’t
think about next year,” he said. “You
really do not want to give the trophy to
anyone else. You want to keep it. It’s
almost a selfish thing.”
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These affordable one bedroom units are designed
et, laundry room, cat friendly, Im-
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 314-402-1154
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  in the rent. Expanded basic cable is offered at a $850mo. 314-800-3488
LEASE
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34 Jefferson County Leader CLASSIFIED 636-931-7560 Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

OFFICE SPACE FOR CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN HAULING SERVICE HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUMBING SERVICE
LEASE SERVICE SERVICE
JLH Co. LLC JONES PLUMBING: drain
NEAR COURTHOUSE: Office, “Perfect Residential Delivery” cleaning, sewer lines, water
2/rooms, including reception
area. New paint, new carpet, Webb Electric
Upgrades - Remodels,
Single
Axel
lines repaired, replaced, water
heaters, garbage disposals.
Dump 636-586-3799.
$650mo, water included, located New Construction - service calls Truck
on Business 21, Hillsboro. 636- Concrete Flatwork/Driveways/Patios $165 panel inspections Sand • Gravel
797-4993. Unlimited Options Credit Cards Accepted Dirt • Rock • Mulch
Retaining Walls Horse Bedding REMODELING
Insured/Free Estimates Licensed Bonded Insured 314-313-4324 Etc. SERVICE
MOBILE HOMES FOR 636-337-5870 636-287-9194
RENT DECKS BUILT, repaired, stained,
DAVE PETTIBONE’S restored, stripped, experienced,
K&D ELECTRICAL, credit cards
1-2 or 3bdrms, water, sewer, accepted. 27yrs, licensed, bond- HAULING insured, EverythingDecks.net
trash, lawn care, pad included, ed, insured, 636-399-9234. & LAWN CARE A+BBB. 636-337-7733.
Lakeside Manor, Festus $550- Brush, leaves, appliances, junk
AFFORDABLE QUALITY Work,
$795mo 636-937-8245.
314.698.0403 licensed, bonded, insured, crt/
removed. Houses and garages (636) 524-1453 ROOFING SERVICE
14x52 2bdrm, washer/dryer, wa- crds accepted, Chuck 636-282- cleaned out. Eviction clean up.
ter/trash paid, 1.75ac, 5mi west
rickthomasconcrete.com
0397. 636-535-5090 • 314-960-7389 Residential • Commercial
of Pevely/Festus, $500mo +last/ 15+ years experience
dep, 314-691-5609. Call for a FREE estimate
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General Remodeling,
SALE Concrete, Inc. We do it ALL!
Electrical, Plumbing
Foundation & Flatwork
Alcat Contracting Garages • Basements • Buildings
Call Mike at
MOBILE HOME BROKERS Basement Floors & Driveways & Excavating, LLC FREE Estimates
636-299-7922
#1 broker in Jefferson County De Soto, MO 63020 314-954-6600 26 years experience
for over 20 years.
FESTUS AREA 3 bdrm 16x80 t/electric
636-586-7767
A+ BBB
with new carpet and fresh paint. Range
and dishwasher. Asking $28,500. Excellent
Member
condition. Must see! Insured
LIKE NEW 2018 double wide in top
• Grading Topsoil/Rock
EverythingDecks.net HAIL DAMAGE
Fenton area park with pool and playground. Deck Construction / Repair
On quiet cul-de-sac. Vinyl siding and
shingled roof. 3 bdrm 2 bath. Island kitchen, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling
•
•
Trenching
French Drains
New construction, Floor / Hand Rail Upgrade ALTMANN ROOFING AND
residential, commercial
c/air, appli’s. Open floor plan. $65,000.
Better than new. No sales tax. Must see!
Basement Finishes • Drywall/Painting
Financing Available
• Land Clearing
314-249-9166
Restoration / Staining
Insured / Free Estimates
CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
• Driveways
TOP FENTON AREA PARK. Spacious 636-475-7600 • Demolition A+ BBB/ NO money up front ROOFING, SIDING,
16x80 3 bdrm 2 bath, total electric with vinyl www.midstatecontractor.com
siding and shingled roof. Includes range,
314-971-0555 (636) 337-7733 AND GUTTERS
refrig. and dishwasher and garden tub. Must
see! Asking $38,500. Mike’s Hauling Service WE HANDLE INSURANCE
ARNOLD AREA. 3 bdrm 2 bath 16x80 Single Axle Foundation crack repair, epoxy SCOPES OF LOSS
on corner lot. Double carport and fireplace. PINSON’S EXCAVATING: Clear- Dump Truck injection, free estimates. Jim
C/air, appli’s, cov’d porch, and shed. Priced
at only $13,950. Must see!
ing, build ponds, pond clean out, Rock, Dirt, 314-814-0774. SINCE 1992
roads, block retaining walls, dig Mulch & More
www.mobilehomebrokers.net Owner: James Rudd basements, 636-586-3970. FREE ESTIMATES
636-296-5544 Post Frame Construction
Pole Barns • Garages • Horse Barns
* Perfect Residential Delivery *
314-799-1889 LAWN & GARDEN 636-282-7215
Serving Jefferson & Surrounding Counties For 19 yrs.
EXTERIOR HOME SERVICE ALTMANNROOFING.COM
314-346-1986
LOTS FOR SALE CLEANING SERVICE
Triple C Concrete
Skip’s Hauling LAWN MOWING: grading work,
pruning, aeration, overseeding, Insurance Claims
4AC homesites, restricted, 4mi MOLDY SIDING? House wash- & Demolition mulching, retaining walls, 20yrs Specialist
southwest of Hillsboro. Great Custom Concrete Creations es starting $175! Gutter cleaning
experience, free estimates 314-
lots (#61), great prices. Chad- • Specializing in tear out & replacement
• Stamped Concrete • Exposed Aggregate
starting $75. $ insured, home-
washersstl.com 314-835-8477.
JUNK 560-7982.
Since 1994
wyck Forest 314-503-6203. • Retaining Walls • Pavers • Firepits
DISPOSAL Mabery’s Lawn Care: landscap- AMERICAN
• Bobcat Excavation • Pool Decks
Insured - Free Estimates ing, retaining walls, fall aeration, ROOFING & EXTERIORS
ASPHALT SERVICE FENCING SERVICE • Appliances • Furniture • Debris hedge, flower installation, tree Windows, Siding,
Dennis Bogad • 314-458-6398 • Construction Demolition trimming, rock, mulch, all out-
• Yard Waste • Mobile Home Removal Decks and More!
door needs. Insured. 636-535-

HEARTLAND
ASPHALT SEALING, crack fill-
ing, residential, commercial, call Affordable & Dependable 4891. ★ Licensed & Insured
Jim 636-226-8085. ★ 24 Hour Emergency Repair Service
WHOLESALE 10 - 35 cu. yd.
FENCE SUPPLY ★ All Work Guaranteed
DEPENDABLE asphalt sealers. dumpsters PAINTING SERVICE
Call Travis at 573-330-3422 Cost 50% Less Than Replacing! Commercial/Residential Call TODAY for your FREE
• Driveways • Patios • Porches Toll Free: 1-888-STL JUNK
Material sales or installed fencing.
MARK’S PROFESSIONAL storm damage inspection:
• Sidewalks • Garage Floor & More
Mike Easter 573-483-2600 314-644-1948
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SERVICE 573-210-4634 / truelevelstl@gmail.com MENKE HAULING, dirt, rock, Painting: interior, exterior. Staining: cedar
homes are my specialty. No sprayers! Roller
sand, large/small loads, 636-
GUTTERING SERVICE 937-6366.
& 6” stain brush only. Decks, fences and
aggregate concrete, seal concrete and HHHHH
GOLD STAR
blacktop driveways. 28yrs experience, free
KING CONTAINERS, LLC: roll- estimates, licensed, insured.
CUSTOM GUTTERING, 5”&6” off dumpster rental and hauling, 636-232-8952
Decks Built / Repaired / Stained
NO money up front / Warranty
seamless gutters. Gutterguards
available, all colors, 636-586-
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Free Estimates on Spring & book@kingcontainerLLC.
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DIRT, BOBCAT, retaining walls, AAA PAINTING PROFESSIONALS”
636-337-7733 • Basement Floors • Garage Floors
• Sidewalks • Street Repairs
HANDYMAN SERVICE
concrete work, tree trimming,
planting 314-750-7657.
Interior and Exterior
Powerwashing & Mildew Removal 636-296-0110
Specializing In Staining Cedar
• Stamped Colored Concrete & Log Homes, Decks, etc. • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL
POWER WASHING, houses,
Concrete • INDUSTRIAL
• Fully Insured HOME IMPROVEMENT
trailers, driveways, etc, yard Residential/commercial
• 15% Discount for Military work, Roy 314-805-4716 Shingles, EPDM Rubber, TPO
Veterans & Senior Citizens Free estimates. 30+ years experience
Breaker Service Call BTK Concrete 40yrs experience plumbing/
remodeling, semi-retired, free
DAVIDSON TUCKPOINTING:
Johnathan Davidson, 636-209- GARY NAUCKE - INSURED
Fully Insured
Serving Jefferson County for 30 years.

• Driveways • Patios • Roads Construction!

phone estimates, dependable,
0426. Tuckpointing, repointing 636-937-2130 GOLDSTAREXTERIORSLLC.COM
314-267-0561 314-471-8588, 636-931-2028.
and brick maintenance

314-799-1889 BL HAVERSTICK concrete foun-

SANTORINI SERVICES: whole-
SITTING FOX Services: Re-
modeling, kitchens, basements,
Ashley Painting Co, LLC., resi-
dential/commercial. Delivering
home services, professional, painting, repairs. 636-671-2984.
dations & flatwork. New con- craftsmanship over 30yrs, 417-
discounts. Fast bids! 636-638- www.sittingfoxservices.com
Logsdon Construction & struction & additions, retaining 1338
818-4341.
Mobile Home Service walls. Free estimates 314-580- TAPE, paint, textures profes- JESKE PAINTING, quality in-
0482. Decks, interior/exterieor paint- sional job, reasonable prices,
Decks, windows, terior, exterior, power washing,
ing, trees trimmed/removed, free estimates 636-586-8177.
doors, skirting, CONCRETE WORK, driveways, insured, references, 314-313-
40yrs+ exp, free estimates, 314-
bathrooms, kitchens, sidewalks, patios, 314-799- BROOKS TUCKPOINTING, 7210 • Roofing • Siding • Guttering
920-0446
roofing, 30+ yrs. 1889. chimney repair, glass blocks, Fully Insured
FRED’S HANDYMAN Service
314-620-6925 GOVERO AND SON, flatwork, LLC. We work on big or small
brick, stone, 636-797-2947, 314-
910-3132.
PLUMBING SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES!
floors, sidewalks, driveways, projects. Plumbing, electrical, FREE upgrade with purchase
patios, 636-586-0194, 636-524- heating and cooling. Decks, AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN of full roof replacement.
Votaw Construction 2560. building and much more. Just Small job specialist. Honest & Serving Jefferson County
for over 30 Years!
Since 1999 CD CONSTRUCTION: siding, call 314-691-6469. dependable. 636-209-7732
• Replacement Windows decks, additions, finish base-
636-942-2300
• Siding • Gutters ments, kitchens, windows, pole SHELBYROOFING.NET
• Doors • And More barns, free estimates. Bonded,
insured. call/text, 314-229-8923
Add yellow screened box behind your CAMERA/LOCATING & HYDROFLUSHING NEW ROOFS, tear-offs, repairs,
636-399-4875 word ad for only $5 extra per paper. carpentry, Bobcat work, Free es-
timates 636-465-0976.
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J. Contracting
D. Exterior Specialist
ROOFING
• Emergency Repairs • Free Roof Inspections
• Insurance Claims • Powerwashing
Text a request for a bid!
Call Jim 314-723-0027 - Insured
ROOFING SPECIAL
FREE UPGRADE ON SHINGLES
ROOF - SIDING - GUTTERS
H 24-Hour Emergency Service H
*35 Yrs. Experience*
Fully Insured
No job too small or too large!
SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL APPLIANCE
repair, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire,
LG, emergency service 314-
302-0195.
APPLIANCE REPAIR, all major
brands, all work guaranteed,
27+yrs 636-797-8019.
CLEANING SERVICE
Brandy’s
Cleaning serviCe
Insured, thorough, trustworthy,
experienced, references,
ALL SPLIT firewood, 4ftx8ftx-
16in cut, $65. Additional charge
delivery 573-631-0291.
5AC LOGGED, free firewood,
you cut 636-208-9856.
FIREWOOD: seasoned, $170
for nice size truck load, deliv-
ered. Scrap wanted 636-535-
0945.
FURNITURE
Round oak dining set, 6 chairs,
china cabinet, accessories 636-
282-8210
Anheuser
Animal Clinic
285 US Hwy. 61
Bloomsdale, MO 63627
Mon. 9-5, Tues. 7-4, Wed. 8-5, Thurs. 7-5,
Fri. 8-5, Sat. (open every other)
573-483-5034
TOY POODLE, 10wks old, fe-
male, just wormed $600, 573-
785-1848.
Chihuahuas 1-2yrs and puppies
$200+, Pamela 314-414-3434
Shih Tzu puppies for sale $100,
314-221-8490
UNWANTED SCRAP, free pick-
up, appliances, steel, aluminum,
refrigerators, etc. 636-535-0945.
SEVERAL walnut, oak, or cherry
boards, rough sawn or planed,
any length or thickness 636-
586-6849.
YARD SALES
FESTUS SUBDIVISION
YARD SALE
Georgetown Manor
CRYSTAL CITY, Sat 9/28, 27
Neale Dr neighborhood sale,
7am-noon.
CRYSTAL CITY Sat, 9/28, 9am-
4pm, 508 N Truman. Crafts
and quilt supplies, Halloween,
Christmas items, misc
DE SOTO Sat 9/28, 1218 S 3rd,
7-noon. Baby clothes and items,
boy clothes, home goods.
DE SOTO Sat, 9/28, 8am-?,
11548 Castle Ranch Rd. baby
items,
DE SOTO Fri, 9/27, 8am-?, 1523
Berry Dairy Rd. Multi family, lots

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of household items, misc
FREE estimates!
Lowest Price, Guaranteed
residential/commercial.
HAY GOLDENDOODLE Puppies.
Estates DE SOTO Fri /Sat, 9-27 /28,
10 Year Workmanship Warranty
Pay NOTHING Until Job is Complete!
Carpet shampooing.
314-852-1661 Ready 10/1. $600 Call/text 314- Friday, Sept. 27th 2 1617 N 6th. Rain or Shine.
Dennis 314-420-8542 4x6 net wrapped hay bales 573- 461-3011 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. DAYS Home interiors, antiques, tools,
to much to list. Garage sale.
or (636) 479-7017 (Pevely) 631-9995. AKC ROTTWEILER puppies: Saturday, Sept. 28th
Victorian Cleaning Services 2-males, 1-female, champion 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. DE SOTO Fri 9/27 after 3pm,
Make life easier! blood line, 636-212-3664 Sat 9/28 7am, 3624 Brittany Ln
STUMP REMOVAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT off Hwy-V. Huge sale!
• Affordable pricing • Apt. Units Directions: Hwy. 67 south to
• Carpet Cleaning • Exc. Ref. right on Victoria Rd., then
LOST DE SOTO Fri/Sat, 9-27/28, 7

Larry HEISEL
Crabby’s Stump Removal and • Residential/small commercial 2 miles west to subdivision,
• Insured/Bonded am, 5172 State Rd. Y. Antiques,
shrub removal, free estimates. entrance on right. collectibles, tools, household,
Veteran, locally owned. Call Rick 573-210-8125 LARGE WHITE long-hair Es-
furniture, big variety
kimo female dog, micro chipped,
314-795-5020. victoriancleaningservices@yahoo.com
Rentals collar 636-274-5345.
BYRNES MILL, Sat 9/28, 6060
DE SOTO Fri-Sat 9/27-28, 1574
Franks Road, 7am-3pm. Mov-
TREE SERVICE Pixie Cleaning 573-779-1500 ing! Log splitter, antiques, mo-
torcycle, furniture, tools.
Hillcrest. Not before 8am! An-
tiques, retro, new. Household
WANTED items, pictures, clothes, books,
Your local office,
and small business BARNHART Wed, 10/2, Fri/ misc.
Sat, 10-4/5, 1769 Dandridge
cleaning specialist! Junkers Towed FREE! Ln.(Village of Jefferson).
Your clients first impression Woody’s
CASH
4
is my business.
CARS &
Trash & Treasure
To schedule your free
estimate call
Pauletta 314-220-8026 TRUCKS
636-296-1618

CLEAN Your Place! Hardwork-
ing, honest, effective individual
offering a flexible schedule for
your convenience 636-208-
3259.
KAREN’S Cleaning Service 636-
Ben Secrease
375-0757.
- TRIMMING
- TOPPING - REMOVAL MISC FOR SALE
- STUMP REMOVAL
25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Locally Owned STAIRLIFTS
Made in Missouri,
- FULLY INSURED - locally owned.
FREE ESTIMATES Since 2003.
937-2100 New and certified
pre-owned.
PHR Tree Care: complete ser-
vice, stump grinding, reason-
314-965-3899
able, insured 314-874-9172.
GREGA TREE Service: removal,
trimming, dead wooding, 30yrs, The Sacred Heart ST. Vincent
insured, 636-797-5826. De Paul Clothing room is open
Tuesday and Saturday from
WATERPROOFING
9-12 located in the Sacred Heart
annex behind Sacred Heart
SERVICE Church (555 Bailey Road, Crys-
tal City). This clothing room is
JOHNSON WATERPROOFING,
opened for all to shop. We sell
new and used clothes that are
foundation repair, house raising, reasonably priced. If you haven’t
wall bracing. Free estimates, been to our clothing room please
transferable lifetime warranty. come by and check us out.
636-586-7551.
MISC SERVICE APPLIANCES
Whirlpool Refrigerator, black,
G&J side-by-side, water/ice in door,
$250 636-931-4561
Recycling, Inc. REBUILT APPLIANCES from
We buy all $100, delivery available, always
scrap metal. guaranteed. Haney’s 636-337-
6377.
636-475-5152
1250 Herky Horine Rd., Pevely
MISC FOR SALE
DECKS RESTORED, repaired,
pressure washed, stained, ex-
LAWN & GARDEN
Lawn mower, chainsaw, small
engine repair/blade sharpening,
reasonable rates, 636-253-8167
Husqvarna lawn tractor: 20hp,
42” cut, less than 150hrs 636-
212-1085
PETS
Pure bred Pugs, $500/ea,
males/females, variety of colors.
text 314-971-2192
GAY LYNN’S in my home pet
sitting, dependable, reasonable
636-343-1469.
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES: tiny
fawn female $250, males $100-
$125, 8wks, 636-937-4820
AKC Chocolate Lab puppies,
champion bloodline, male/fe-
male, available now, 573-915-
0350
POODLE PUPPIES AKC Stan-
dards, Reds and apricots, re-
duced from $1200. By registered
breeder www.ssspoodles.com
636-937-6171.
Shih-tzu puppies, 2-males,
13wks, shots, wormed, regis-
tered, $550, 573-785-6684
AUSSIEDOODLE PUPPIES:
registered,1st generation, intel-
ligent, loyal, family raised 314-
313-8717.
BEAGLE PUPPY, female, 8wks,
tri color, first shots, 636-337-
6144
MISC FOR SALE
Expo!
Saturday,
September 28
WE BUY
UNWANTED CARS,
TRUCKS, VANS
Running or not, $50-$2,000.
Quick cash paid for complete 2200 Sunshine Dr. (at Sports Complex)
vehicles. Free towing.
Call Jason Now At:
West City Park in Festus
636-208-7061 Sales: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Set up: 6:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Approx. 18’x19’ spaces are $15 each.
Williams Logging
NO electric available. NO sales of vehicles,
We Buy Standing vehicles parts or weapons.
Timber
573-247-5859
For more information go to:
www.cityoffestus.org under the events
BUYING ALL types standing tim- tab or call Barb 636-937-6646.
ber. Low impact logging. Will not
leave your property a mess! In-
sured. TK Timberland Manage- NOTICES NOTICES
ment 636-274-0803.
WANTED TO buy: 120 gallon,
250 gallon, 500 gallon and 1000
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
gallon propane tanks, call 636- YOUR SPECTRUM CHANNEL LINEUP
475-9450.
Communities Served: Cities of Crystal, Herculaneum; Towns
of De Soto, Festus, Hillsboro, Pevely and Village of Olympian,
MO. Effective on or after October 28th, 2019, KPLR - This TV will
rebrand to KPLR - Court TV on Basic channel 187.
BID NOTICES For a current channel lineup visit www.Spectrum.com/channels.
To view this notice online, visit Spectrum.net/programmingnotices.
BUS BID
Jefferson R-VII School District is BID NOTICES BID NOTICES
seeking information and pricing
on a Conventional

D Forsee Fine Art, LLC

perienced, insured, A+ BBB,
EverythingDecks.net 636-337-
7733.
All Pro Car & Home Audio LLC:
factory upgrades, LED lighting,
trailer/auto repair, electrical,
636-208-9355.
MOVING SERVICE small
moves, local or long distance:
weeklongmovers.com 636-947-
4484.
Type “C” 71-Passenger
Gasoline-Powered School Bus.
Please submit all bids to:
Jefferson R-VII School District
Specializing in colored pencil Attention: School Bus Bid
and mixed media to create 1250 Dooling Hollow Road
photo realistic portraits of Festus, MO 63028
people, pets and wildlife. no later than Tuesday,
October 8, 2019 at 10 a.m.
• Original artwork for sale For more information, go to
• Prints for wall art, home decor, phone cases and more!
www.jr7.k12.mo.us/notices/
• Available for commission work
request_for_proposals
For More Details Visit: www.dforseefineart.com or call (636) 933-6976.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
De Soto #73 School District is requesting competitive proposals
from vendors for Early Childhood Center/Rock Road Project-
Entrance/Exit reworking. Proposals will be accepted no later
than 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Questions may be
directed to Dr. Josh Isaacson, Superintendent, via phone at
(636) 586-1000 or via email at isaacson.josh@desoto.k12.mo.us.
Proposal bid packet and specifications may be
obtained by accessing the District Website at
www.desoto.k12.mo.us/administration/request_for_bids
36 Jefferson County Leader Classified 636-931-7560 Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

YARD SALES YARD SALES CHILD CARE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

DE SOTO Sat 9/28, 1574 Hill-
crest. Not before 8am! Music
gear, speaker, cores, etc. Men’s
small clothes, collectibles.
FENTON Sun, 9 /29, 12 -5pm.
1730 Fenpark Dr. Event mer-
chandise sale! The Hive44. Cen-
terpieces, linens, flowers, vases
and much more.
FESTUS, Fri-Sat 9/27-28, 11565
Gamel Cemetery Road, 7am-
noon. Multi family!
FESTUS Sat, 9/28, 7am-?, 1313
Alexander Dr, Moving!! Furni-
ture, collectibles, household,
FESTUS Sat, 9/28, 7am-noon,
12218 State Rd. CC Multi family
FESTUS, Fri-Sat 9/27-28, 12148
Hwy CC, 8am-? Hunting, fishing,
misc.
HIGH RIDGE Sat, 9/28, 7am-
3pm, 1660 Valley Dr. Xtra large
multi family. Antiques, collect-
ibles, furniture, home decor &
more
HILLSBORO Sat, 9/28, 7am-
2pm, 4662 Granada Dr. Huge
multi family, old barn wood, old
windows.
HOUSE SPRINGS, Mon-Fri
24hrs, state licensed, insured,
Missouri State Assistance, 636- EXCEL IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
C.N.A. for 3 evening shifts (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.) per week.
677-4764. Temporary Service
Pro-rated paid sick and vacation available.
20yrs experience, flexible hours, We are currently recruiting for the
following positions in Jefferson C.N.A. for 2 night shifts (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.) per week.
reasonable, FT/PT, meals, Fes-
County and surrounding area:
tus Schools 636-933-9100. St. Clement is a clean, friendly environment where
• Metal Fabricator (Drill, you WILL be appreciated.
Punch Press, Grinders & Welders)
• Machine Operators
ELDERLY CARE • Welders (Mig and Tig) Please call Kim or Brenda 636-464-3656
• General Laborers (All Shifts) St. Clement Health Care Center
PRIVATE DUTY nursing avail- • Landscapers • Pickers
able, 30yrs experience 636-375- • Auto Service Technicians 300 Liguori Dr., Liguori, MO 63057
• Residential Cleaners
0757.
• CNC Machinist (All Shifts)
• Material Handler/Warehouse
• Production Workers • Packers

De Soto Fuels Inc.

pictures, books, lots more
HILLSBORO Fri/Sat, 9-27/28, HELP WANTED • Alcohol and Tobacco Checkers
9838 Goldman Rd. • CDL & Class E Drivers
FESTUS Sat, 9/28, 7am-?, 3116 • Light Industrial Workers
Stonebridge Pl. Multi family,
misc
MAPAVILLE, Tues-Sat 10/1-
5, Ketha Heights Subdivision. START $11.50 Per Hour 636-797-9998 TRANSPORT DRIVERS
7am-? Multi family! TEAM HOUSE 636-677-9753
FESTUS, Fri-Sat 9/27-28, 1604
St Mary’s Ln. 8-2. Huge multi
PEVELY Fri/Sat/Sun,
9-27/28/29, 7am-?, 510 Old
CLEANERS WANTED!
• Drive our company cars
WANTED
family! Everything must go! Rain • Days, no weekends
date Sat 10/5.
State Rd. North. Estate!! Every-
thing goes including the house!
• Weekly bonus Class A CDL Tanker, Hazmat
FESTUS Thur-Sat, 9-26/27/28, 314-567-2007 Full Time Positions • Benefits Offered
8am, 13042 McKee Rd.
Homegoods, clothes, decor, Nights & Weekends Required.
toys, misc Earn While
You Burn Call for details 636-337-5500.
Up to $14
per hour
PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC AUCTION plus tips!
• Driver Supervisors up to $14/hr.
• Movers up to $10/hr. Sunnyhill, Inc. is NOW HIRING
FALL MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION • Weekly pay

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 • 9:00 A.M.

• Fully equipped new trucks
• Truck assignments for regular drivers Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)!
• Part and Full Time • Sundays off
450 BERRY ROAD, BONNE TERRE, MO 63628 • A great team-oriented atmosphere Join Our Excellent Team! Direct Support Professionals work in the homes of people
(NEW LOCATION next to Willette Home Furnishings & Appliances) If interested please apply in we support to help them with daily living skills such as cooking,
NOW TAKING CONSIGNMENTS FOR TRACTORS,
person with Tom Schopp Cook/Dietary Aide cleaning, hygiene, and accessing the community.
TRAILERS, FARM EQUIPMENT, LAWN & GARDEN,
10966 Gravois Industrial Ct.
Sunset Hills, MO 63128 available. •
•
Immediate openings for all shifts
Full and Part time positions available
VEHICLES, ATV’S, TOOLS, GUNS & MISC. Or online at
•Paid training and certification provided
Taking consignments until Saturday, October 5th at 5 p.m.
twomenandatruck.com
NEW SIGN ON BONUSES •$100 sign-on bonus after completion of training
View listing at www.auctionzip.com, enter Merseal ID #39342 $7,500 RN/LPN •House Springs, Dittmer, Fenton, Imperial,
Join our Facebook group Jarvis/Merseal Auction De Soto and Bonne Terre areas
$5,000 CMT, $5,000 CNA
MERSEAL/JARVIS AUCTION SERVICE - DE SOTO, MO PUBLIC AUCTION Apply online at: sunnyhillinc.org/careers
Jim Merseal 636-586-3982 / Jimmy Jarvis 636-524-3115 $500 Referral Bonus for all or contact Human Resources:
Mike Luebbers 314-540-3895 Licensed Nursing Staff 314-845-3900 for more information.
LEGAL NOTICES Sunnyhill, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
PUBLIC NOTICE Day Shift/Night Shift RN/LPN
PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION To enforce warehouseman
Night shift differential
12-hour shifts for nurses
Sunday, September 29, 2019 • 10:00am lien for default in payment,

Job Fair!
Juanita Holst Estate Budget Self Storage. The Evening Shift CMT
listed locker contents will be
4646 Highway 61 • Bloomsdale, MO 63627 sold at Budget's discretion.
Differentials,
½ mile north of Route OO on Hwy 61 • Watch for signs Starting rate $12.45
Released for Sale Date:
Household, Antiques, Collectibles, Lawn & Garden, Glassware, Pottery,
Avon Bottles, Crocks, Butter Churns, Guardian Service, Quilts, Costume
Thursday, October 10, 2019 Evening / Night Shift CNAs
De Soto, MO Differentials and Weekend
Jewelry, Old Post Cards, lots of smalls, Riding Mower, Tiller, this is
partial listing, there are many more items too numerous to mention. Frierdich 49A Option Available Thurs, Oct 3rd,
Okenfuss Auction Service Brown 188 CNAs start at $11.25/hour 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Melton 212 Differentials for every shift.
Tom Okenfuss (573) 883-0943 Roussin 214 We pay more for experience! Sunset Hills Health
Terms Cash or Check day of Sale • Not Responsible for Accidents Gibbs 261
Full Listing & Photos uploaded to www.auctionzip.com Johnston 278 Apply in person at: & Rehab Center
10954 Kennerly Rd
Auctioneer ID# 26621
Pevely, MO 6400 The Cedars Court
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Pack 21, 27C and 262 St. Louis, MO 63128
FARM AUCTION Williams, Jr.
Clinton
64
147
Or Call 636-274-1777
x304 for more information
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 - 10 a.m. Dickens 148 Come prepared to complete
ESTATE OF JACK REID Miller 506 and 561 an application for an on-the-spot interview!
6520 Newman Rd., Festus, MO Boucher 200 PUBLIC AUCTION
From Hwy. 55 in Festus, take Hwy. 55 South 13.9 mi. Take Exit 162 for Missouri
OO/DD. Turn right onto State Hwy. DD. Go 4.2 mi. and continue straight onto Dry At Sunset Hills Health and Rehab Center, a 167-bed skilled
Fork Rd. Go 1.8 mi., turn left on Newman Rd. WATCH FOR ARROWS. PUBLIC AUCTION nursing facility, our team delivers quality care that maximizes
SKID STEER - TRUCK/JEEP - TRACTOR/FARM EQUIPMENT - TRAILERS - clinical outcomes. We pride ourselves on hiring dedicated,
Saturday, September 28 • 10:00 a.m. caring professionals who strive to be the best in their field.
GUNS - JD GATOR - JOHN BOATS - TOOLS - LAWN/GARDEN 11488 West State Hwy. 8 • Potosi, MO 63664 Join us today!
Case 1840 Skid Steer, tracks, bucket, pallet forks, 1924 hrs., Very Good! Directions: From Court House at Potosi take Hwy. 8 west 2 miles,

VEHICLES: 1997 Ford F250 4x4 Power Stroke, Dsl, Auto, 5th wheel hitch, 219,525 mi/
Good w/bed tool box & transfer fuel tank w/electric pump, 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport RW
drive, 137,951 mi/Runs Good, AC & heater need work. TRACTOR/FARM EQUIPMENT:
AC 190 dsl. Tractor/Good rubber, 6’ disk rough, 7’ roller, Lot used T-posts, 7 ft. 3 pt. bushog,
Svl tow chains. TRAILERS: 16’ tandem HD bumper hitch trailer/Good, 5’x8’ single
axle bumper trailer w/ramp, Small trailer. TOOLS: Coleman 10 hp 5000WT generator,
Guardian Power drill press, 30T press, Lincoln 225 welder w/Onan power, Dayton 250
AC-DC welder, Sureweld AC arc welder, Craftsman toolbox, Rockwell 10” radial arm
saw, DeWalt DW733 12” portable planer, Ryobi 12” planer, Stihl MS180 chainsaw, Meco
cutting torch w/ tanks on cart, Schumacker battery charger, 2” portable water pump/
Like New, Cut off saw, 2T chain hoist, Jacks, Tool & die set, Lot air tools, Large welding
table w/vise, Roll-around welding table, Lg. lot mechanic tools, Lg. lot impact sockets,
Drop lights, Port-a-power, Lg. lot extension cords & copper wire, Lot hand tools, Ladders.
GUNS: Remington 742 30-06 w/Bushnell scope, Winchester 94 .30-.30, SKS Paratrooper
rifle w/sling, Winchester Mod 97 shooting match gun w/scope 2 barrels, Winchester Mod
370 12 ga., Winchester Mod 12 12 ga., H&R 223 REM rifle w/Tasco scope 24x40, H&R 17
cal. Rifle, H&R Mod. 440 12 ga., H&R Combo .30-.30 & 20 ga w/scope/Like New, Steven
SS 12 ga., Marlin Mod 55 12 ga slug, Mossburg 352KB .22 auto, Eastern Arms 12 ga. SS.
LAWN & GARDEN: JD 400 lawn tractor w/5’ mower deck & grader blade, 3 pt. 1 bottom
plow for garden tractor, 3 pt. JD 4’ roto tiller, JD garden fertilizer spreader, Yardman mini
tiller, Echo pole saw, Yard Machine trimmer, saw & weedeater combo, 3-McDonalds picnic
tables, Roto tiller rough, Craftsman lawn tractor for parts. RECREATION: JD Gator 4x2,
Kawaski 300 4 wheeler/Not Running w/ATV sprayer, 12’ fiberglass John Boat on trailer/no
title, 12’ alum. John Boat w/ seats/Good/no title. OTHER: RR crossing sign, Set chrome
wheels, Small lot rough cut cedar 1” x 6’, Svl. Sheets of 1/4” steel plate, Lot of HD angel
iron, Lg. lot salvage steel. MUCH, MUCH MORE.
636-944-3556
See details/pictures at
www.deanwilsonauctions.com
RNs/LPNs
house on right. Rain or shine.
Seller: Linda DeClue - Rick’s Auto Sales
Linda Sold Her Home and Will Sell the Following: All Shifts
FORD TRACTOR - CAR LIFT - POOL TABLE - HOUSEHOLD - GUNS - GUN SAFE
CNAs
8N FORD TRACTOR W/BLADE. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: John Deere X300 Riding Mower,
Craftsman 60 Gal. Compressor, Master Tow Car Dolly, Cummins Sand Blaster, Torches w/
Tanks, Floor Jacks w/Stands, Craftsman 16 Gal. Vacuum, Diehard Battery Charger, Stihl Day & Evenings
Weed Eater, Lg. Vise, Elec. Hand Tools, Honda Inverter 3000 Generator, 2 - Jump Boxes,
3 - Stacking Craftsman Tool Boxes, Craftsman Wrenches & Sockets, Box Lot of Tools & Shop
Certified Medication
Items. PRO SERIES SL CAR LIFT 5 TON. FN SECURITY USA GUNSAFE. UNITED 7 FOOT
POOL TABLE. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Ozark Trail Camping Stoves, Fishing Poles, Deer
Techs (CMTs)
Horns, 2 - Miniature Refrigerators, 16 Ft. Aluminum Extension Ladder, 2 - New 20x30 Vinyl
Windows, Ladder Deer Stand, Tow Chains, Car Cleaning Chemicals, Reese Trailer Hitches,
Some Scrap, Some Lumber, Assorted Tires, John Deere Poly Yard Trailer. HOUSEHOLD: Evenings
Wall Size TV Center, Assorted Pces. Furniture, Old Pedal Sewing Machine, 3 Pc. Oak Tables,
Massage Table, Several Box Lots, 8 - Handmade Quilts. GUNS: Brazil .22 Single, Pardner NEW wage scale for all nursing positions!
20 ga. Single, Marlin .22 Semi, Mossberg 12 ga. Pump, Stevens 16 ga. Single, Remington
Wingmaster 870-12 ga., Model 38 Child Trainer .22 Cal., Remington 1917 Sporter 30:06
Bolt, Remington Model 597 - .22 Auto With Simmons 40mm Scope, Ruger 10/22 Auto - In addition to our competitive pay, we also provide an
Simmons Scope, Remington 760 Game Master Pump .308 w/Scope, Asst. Ammo. Visit us excellent benefits package to full-time positions.
at Colemansauctions.com and Auctionzip.com for complete list and photos.
Terms: Cash or check with proper identification. Nothing is to be removed until paid for. Owner & Auction Personnel not For questions, please call Suzanne at 314-843-4242.
www.sunsethillshrc.com
responsible for accidents at sale site. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any other material.
Coleman’s Auction Service
Personal - Farm - Business
Chapman Coleman • Cell: 573-366-7611 EOE, M/F/Vets/Disabled, Drug-free/Smoke-free Workplace
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 CLASSIFIED WWW.MYLEADERPAPER.COM Jefferson County Leader 37

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Champions Mercantile Cleaning Team Members

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING
Immediate Team Openings!
Currently hiring for Looking for full time
dependable people.
CNAs
Days, no weekends.
Top pay, paid weekly.
INCLUDES 30 DAY & 60 DAY
Please apply in person at SIGNING BONUS!
Must have reliable car with
1349 Hwy. 61, Festus, MO current insurance.
or by email to: Please call to schedule an interview.
fbncfestus1@yahoo.com
636-225-1065
Hiring Kitchen
and Custard Staff
Rich’s Frozen Custard is looking to
expand our custard staff and hire experienced
cooks and prep cooks for our new kitchen.
We are looking to hire enough kitchen staff
to fill 2-3 shifts. Applicants must be reliable
and able to work in a fast paced environment,
and available to work days, evenings, and
weekends. Please prefer custard, or kitchen
staff when applying. Part-time jobs that
can lead to full-time hours are a possibility.
Please apply or ask for Robert
Monday - Friday until 5 p.m,
101 S. Truman Blvd., Crystal City, MO 63019.
No phone calls please.
FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICERS
The City of Herculaneum is accepting applications for full-time police
officers. Qualified candidates must be Missouri Post Certified and
hold a valid Class “A” Law Enforcement license by appointment
date. Candidates must be willing to work swing shifts, holidays, and
weekends. Candidates must pass a written exam, oral interviews,
psychological exam, drug test, background check, and a CVSA
examination. Qualified candidates may opt into a bonus
program of up to $8,000.00 with a two-year employment
agreement. Contact us for details. Starting salary is $38,000.00
annually. Paid vacation after one full year of service, paid holidays,
paid employee health insurance (low premium family coverage option),
LAGERS retirement, and sick leave. Uniforms and weapon provided
by the department. Applications may be obtained online on the City of
Herculaneum website at cityofherculaneum.org/hpd or picked up at the
Herculaneum Police Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. -
4:30 p.m., 1 Parkwood Court, Herculaneum, Missouri, 636-479-4791.
Application acceptance closes October 25, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. The City
of Herculaneum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POLICE DISPATCHER Seeking a part-time associate for
$10/hr., vacations, paid holidays
and bonuses. Only work days
The Crystal City Police Department is accepting afternoons and weekends. Must be Mon.-Fri., no weekends. We
applications for the position of Full-Time Police 18+. Duties are register, stocking and furnish company car and uniforms.
loading of customer orders. Apply at Scrubby Dutch
Dispatcher. Computer experience, including
We work around school schedules. 11404 Gravois, 63126
MULES preferred. Typing skills are required. Apply at store: 700 Collins Ave., Festus Behind Medicine Shoppe
This position requires shift work. Starting pay is
$31,200 with competitive benefits. Experience is
recognized. Applications must be picked up at HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
the Police Department, 130 Mississippi Avenue,
Crystal City, MO 636-937-4601. Applications will
be accepted through Friday, September 27, 2019 LUBE TECH
at 4:00 p.m.
Immediate opening for experienced lube
technicians that own their own tools. We are
looking for friendly and outgoing individuals
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED who can perform the job functions of changing
oil and other general maintenance procedures
on automotive vehicles. Experience on a quick
lane, MVI, good work ethic and able to perform
Help Wanted in a fast paced environment a must! This is an
entry level position with full time benefits. The job
Hiring Immediately! will require working Saturdays. Please apply in
person at Reuther Ford in Herculaneum.
The Fox School District has immediate openings for:
• Bus Drivers • Substitute Bus Drivers DISPATCHER
CITY OF PEVELY, MISSOURI
• Custodians • Substitute Custodians
The City of Pevely, Missouri is accepting applications for a
• Substitute Teachers Police/911 Dispatcher. Applicants must be able to work shift work
To apply (636) 296-8000 or visit www.fox.k12.mo.us including nights, weekends, and holidays. Duties consist of handling
emergency/non-emergency telephone calls, radio transmissions,
operation of computer aided dispatch system, data entry, filing
and other duties designated or assigned. Obtaining a Missouri
Accounting Uniform Law Enforcement System certification is a condition of
employment. This is a full-time position with a starting salary set at
Clerk $14.00 an hour. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug
testing and background check. Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
Jefferson College is seeking a Business Office team member to perform October 8, 2019. Send application, resume and three professional
duties related to the purchasing/accounts payable function. This position references to Ashton Lowery at the City of Pevely, 401 Main St.,
will process and enter requisitions, purchase orders, travel expense Pevely, MO 63070 or email to alowery@cityofpevely.org.
vouchers, check requests and vendor invoices into the College’s ERP
The City of Pevely is an EOE/ADA employer.
system. Reconciliations and preparation of worksheet expenditures will be
done in this position as well as physically tagging and tracking of capital
assets.
Qualifications: High school diploma and minimum of one year of
relevant experience required. Training equivalent to two years of college,
Associates degree in accounting and/or more than one year of accounts
HERE WE GROW AGAIN!
Due to our census increase
payable experience preferred. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL
and WORD required. Must be highly detail oriented and possess excellent HILLCREST CARE CENTER needs
customer service skills in addition to a proven track record for accuracy.
Experience in Ellucian Banner software preferred.
NIGHT SHIFT:
Compensation: $13.99 per hour; Jefferson College offers an excellent LPN’S & CNA’S
benefit package including health and dental insurance, long-term We offer competitive wages, experience increase,
disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, bonuses and 401K
reimbursement, a liberal leave and vacation policy, and an outstanding Apply in Person or Online:
retirement program.
HILLCREST
To Apply: Visit http://jeffco.peopleadmin.com and complete an online CARE CENTER
application by October 6, 2019. 1108 Clarke St.
Jefferson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer De Soto, MO 63020 Hillcrest Care Center
hillcrestcarectr.com
EOE

Great Career Opportunity! DRIVERS WANTED – SCHOOL BUS

(After 6 months grinders receive a $1,000 bonus) Hiring Immediately
Benefits Include: The Fox C-6 School District is currently accepting applications
Medical 11 Paid Holidays 401K (50% Matching up to 6%) for School Bus Drivers. We are seeking individuals interested in a
Dental/Vision Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program professional School Bus driver career to provide safe, reliable, and
Life Insurance Profit Sharing Five Days Vacation at 6 months efficient transportation of students. Fox C-6 offers competitive wage
Generous Compensation! compensation and a generous benefits package including state
retirement, health insurance to full-time employees, and training.
MetalTek International is a foundry located in DUTIES:
Pevely, MO hiring: Transport students to and from school in accordance with state and
local traffic laws and school district safety regulations.
• Chip/Hand Grinders, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts QUALIFICATIONS:
• Radiographer, 3rd Shift • Must be 21 years of age
• Maintenance Technician, 3rd Shift • Possess or be able to train to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s
License with passenger and School Bus (S) endorsement
• Shakeout Laborer, 3rd Shift - Fox C-6 will provide training to assist in obtaining this license if
• Melt & Pour Supervisor, 3rd Shift needed
- The School Bus (S) endorsement requires an annual physical
To be considered, complete an application online for the Carondelet exam
Division in Pevely, Missouri at: www.metaltek.com • Minimum of two years driving experience (does not have to be a
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and school bus)
Individuals with Disabilities. Drug Free Workplace • Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test.
• Complete a background check
• Exhibit professionalism
• Salary credits may be given for applicants currently employed as
school bus drivers
Apply online at www.fox.k12.mo.us
The Fox C-6 School District is an equal opportunity employer.
38 Jefferson County Leader
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
Union contractor seeking jour-
300 FORBY ROAD
EUREKA, MO neyman/apprentice carpenters
63025 for framing, trim, siding crews.
636-938-5151 Experience a plus but not neces-
mherrick@standrews1.com sary. 314-574-7182. EEO/drug
ON-SITE INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED screen required.
Positions Available: Get paid to care for your loved
one at home. Medicaid required,
• CNA’s • Evening Custodian 314-375-6602, helpfulhandsin-
• Evening/Night Shift LPN homecare.com
Benefits: FREE Employee
TELEMARKETERS: schedule
Meals, 401k, Medical/Dental,
(00) Vision, Homelike Atmosphere EOE free hearing exams, hourly plus
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Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Jefferson County refiles paperwork for flood recovery assistance
By Tony Krausz
For the Leader
Jefferson County municipalities
may receive federal assistance to aid in
recovery from the latest major flood to
hit the area, depending on whether the
price tag for damage rises high enough.
On Aug. 30, Jefferson County
Emergency Management Director
Warren Robinson said representatives
from the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency (FEMA) returned to the
county Aug. 27 to reassess the damage
from flooding that occurred last spring
through early summer.
“During our first round of assess-
ments, water was still up at a lot of
places, and we weren’t able to see real
detailed looks at some areas that had
some damage,” Robinson said.
Robinson said for municipalities
to qualify for FEMA aid, the dam-
age throughout the county must cost
$826,810.74 or more.
When FEMA first reviewed flood
damage, Robinson said the county had
about $400,000 worth of reportable
damage.
Jefferson County was added to
FEMA’s federal major disaster declara-
tion list on Aug. 6. However, that only
made aid available to residents and
small businesses. The aid did not extend
to municipalities.
“The largest piece of damage that
we have as an individual site will prob-
ably be Crystal City High School with
their football field,” Robinson said.
“The first time we did the damage as-
sessments, there was still 6 feet of water
on the field. We were able to get back
out there and look at it.
“The high school did a good job of
documenting the damage that was done
to the field from the water being up, the
debris on the field and the efforts they
have undertaken to get it cleaned up as
well. We are hoping that will help get
us over that threshold.”
Robinson said FEMA will likely
let the county know if it does or does
not qualify for federal aid by the end
of September.
Helping themselves
Kimmswick was one of the hardest
hit communities in Jefferson County by
flooding that began in earnest at the start
of May with water receding in late June.
The town spent about $130,000 to raise
an emergency levee and rent pumps to
fight the floodwater.
As a result, city businesses and
homes did not flood during the nearly
nine weeks water escaped from the Mis-
sissippi River’s banks. However, Hwy.
K and Windsor Harbor Road were shut
down for most of the flooding event,
leaving Montebello Road the only route
in and out of town.
Presently, Kimmswick cannot count
on receiving any federal aid to recover
News
Seeking help
Kimmswick Mayor Phil Stang stands in the throughway the town cut in its emergency
levee to allow vehicles to enter from Windsor Harbor Road. He points to how high the
water rose on the outside of the levee.
its expenditures, but merchants and resi-
dents are rallying to aid the city.
Four restaurants – the Blue Owl
Restaurant and Bakery, Dough Depot
Cafe, Smokee Robinson’s Smokehouse
and Cheese Shake Cafe – will participate
in a Taste of Kimmswick event from 6-9
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The event starts
about an hour after the free Kimmswick
Cigar Box Guitar Festival, which is
scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
in the Kimmswick City Park at the cor-
ner of Market and Third streets.
Tickets for Taste of Kimmswick cost
$30 and must be purchased in advance.
Tickets can be bought at the Kimmswick
Visitor Center, 314 Market St., or online
at gokimmswick.com. Online orders will
be charged a $3 processing fee.
Mary Hostetter, owner of the Blue
Owl, said 300 tickets will be sold for the
event, and the city will receive $20 for
each ticket sold.
“It is a donation to the city to help
them recover from the cost of the levee,”
Hostetter said. “We want the people to
come and enjoy the evening.”
T-shirts with “#Kimmswickstrong”
written in white, block lettering on the
black shirt also are being sold with
proceeds going to the city. The shirts
cost between $20 and $22 and can be
purchased at the Visitor Center.
Tammy Benack, Kimmswick’s city
clerk and treasurer, said Kimmswick had
received about $2,000 from T-shirt sales
as of Aug. 29.
She said the city also had received
$6,416 in donations from individuals.
“The highest one I have received
was for $500, and I was shocked. The
man wasn’t even from Jefferson Coun-
ty,” Benack said. “(Money raised from
T-shirt sales and donations) is not large,
but every little bit helps.”
Kimmswick’s budget
At the start of the year, Kimmswick
had $368,000 in available funds and was
budgeted to spend $250,000 this year.
As of July, the town had $193,000 in its
Jefferson County Leader
Tony Krausz photo
various accounts, Benack said.
“It is not looking really good, but
looking at the positive side, this town was
saved,” Benack said. “It makes you feel
good because the residents and merchants
came together to save the town. Nobody
is complaining about the money we spent
or how tight our budget is, because it is
better than the alternative.”
Kimmswick is preparing for another
big bill when it is time to remove the
levee, which Benack said costs about
$40,000. At the start of August, a hole was
punched through the levee at Windsor
Harbor Road to allow cars to enter town.
Benack said Kimmswick spent
$79,500 to raise the levee, and it cost
$53,143 to rent pumps to push water out
of the town. She said the city still owes
$46,500 for the pump rentals.
Because of these expenditures, the
town has frozen spending for anything
except essential services.
“We have enough to cover necessi-
ties, but plans for repairs will be done on
an as-needed basis,” Mayor Phil Stang
said. “Anything over minimal expense
will need to be approved by myself and
the (Board of Aldermen).”
The flooding cost Kimmswick one of
its main sources of revenue when it had
to cancel its annual Strawberry Festival.
That event typically produces between
$30,000 to $35,000 for the city, Benack
said.
Officials also expect a hit in sales
tax revenue, both because of the cancel-
lation and the flood’s effect on sales at
businesses, Benack said.
Stang said the Strawberry Festival
and Apple Butter Festival, which is
scheduled for Oct. 26-27, make up about
75 percent of Kimmswick’s budget with
the other 25 percent coming from tax
revenue.
“We have no idea what the impact
will be on the sales tax,” Stang said. “All
I know is the smell test with merchants
saying our business is way down.”
The Apple Butter Festival is Kimms-
wick’s main source of revenue with more
than 100,000 people attending the two-
39
day event, Stang said.
Benack said the city typically col-
lects between $125,000 to $130,000 from
the October event. Kimmswick benefits
from booth reservation fees, and it oper-
ates three beer tents during the festival.
“It’s critical,” Stang said of having a
successful Apple Butter Festival this year.
Toll on businesses
Hostetter and Cindy Schmitt, owner
of the Savannah Rose gift shop, said their
profits were affected greatly by the flood.
Hostetter estimated her restaurant
lost about $75,000.
“We took a hit,” Hostetter said. “It
wasn’t a complete loss. It made it feel
like our winter months were extended
through June. I think Hwy. K opened on
June 26. That was a long time to wait for
our tourist season to really pop.”
Schmitt said she couldn’t estimate
how much she lost in potential sales.
“People just thought we were flood-
ed,” Schmitt said. “Our sales are down
a lot because of that. With the cancella-
tion of the Strawberry Festival, that not
only hit the city really hard but also us
merchants.
“We buy extra product for that festi-
val. We are looking for the fall and fourth
quarter to make up for that.”
Hostetter and Schmitt both praised
city officials for keeping water out of
town and allowing their businesses to
remain open.
“It is really sad that they protected all
of us, so we could still have a business,
and there is nothing that is available to
help the city because they were proac-
tive,” Schmitt said. “We know it saved
all of us.”
Hope
Jefferson County’s reapplication to
receive FEMA aid could mean Kimms-
wick could recover about 70 percent
of what it spent on flood-prevention
measures.
“We will continue to submit requests
to anyone who will listen,” Stang said.
“We are not people who will give up.”
The town also is expected to soon
become a hub for steamboat tourism. The
Jefferson County Port Authority is plan-
ning to spend an estimated $1.2 million to
build a docking station for riverboats on
the Kimmswick riverfront and to improve
a road leading from Kimmswick to the
docking station next year.
The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. is
expected to make Kimmswick its home
port in 2020.
“Because the Delta Queen Steamboat
Co. will be headquartered in the city of
Kimmswick, our income potential greatly
enhances,” Stang said. “It is conceivable
the budget of the city of Kimmswick
could quadruple over the course of three
or so years.
“We just have to survive until that
happens.”
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