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NORTH DAVIESS R-III SENDING STUDENT TO FBLA NATIONALS

    It is with the utmost pride that we announce Christian Malott is the first FBLA member to make it to Nationals from North Daviess School District. It is for this reason I would like to cordially invite you to an FBLA Dinner on Saturday, April 28th. The dinner will be held at the North Daviess School Gymnasium at 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The price of admission is $8.00 and will include an all-you-can-eat taco salad style dinner plate, drink, and dessert.

    This dinner is not only to commemorate Christian's monumental achievement, but also assist in covering some of the costs associated with making it to the National FBLA conference in Baltimore, Maryland. If you would like to make a donation to the North Daviess FBLA you can come to the dinner or, if you prefer, you could send a donation to the North Daviess School District at 413 2nd St, Jameson, MO 64647, indicating that it is for the North Daviess FBLA. All funds from the dinner and donations will go to the North Daviess FBLA and will ultimately be used to assist Christian in reaching the contest.

    We hope that you're able to come and help us in congratulating Christian on his superior performance in the "Intro to Business" contest and in representing North Daviess R-III in its first national competition.

Beth Marie Wheeler

1956 – 2017

Beth Marie Wheeler, 61, Jameson, Died November 13^th with her family by her side. Beth was born on May 19, 1956. She was the fourth of five children born to Mary (Trapp) and Harry Wheeler Jr. of Jameson. She graduated from Jameson High School in 1974.

She graduated from Missouri Western State College with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies in 1977, and Central Missouri State University with a Masters in Recreation and Leisure in 1979.

Beth spent her life serving people. She worked for the University of Missouri Extension 4-H in several counties, and served two terms in the Missouri House of Representatives before joining the staff of Governor Mel Carnahan. Later, Beth left the political scene and worked at Northwest Missouri State University and then Missouri Western State University as Director of External Relations. Beth retired from MWSU in February of 2012 after working there for 13 years.

Beth was an accomplished athlete playing basketball in high school and competitive summer softball. She was also on the first Missouri Western women’s basketball team. She enjoyed the challenges of her political races and serving the people of her district as well as working with the Governor.

Beth never forgot where she came from – she was very proud to be from Daviess County and the small community of Jameson. She liked to say, “All roads lead to Jameson.” Beth’s dream for retirement was to return to Jameson and serve the town and its people.

Beth had been a long-time member of the Eastern Star and the Jameson Lions Club. On her return to the area, she served on the North Daviess School Board, the Jameson Community Betterment Board, and the Village of Jameson Board of Trustees.

While on the Village Board she was instrumental in bringing a new water system to the Village in 2016.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents, Mary an Harry Wheeler and her older sisters, Vicki and Leta Wheeler.

She is survived by her older brother Harry and his wife Annie of Cameron, younger brother Frank and his wife Pam of Blue Springs, three nephews, Brian (Tina) Wheeler, Jordan Wheeler, and Brooks Wheeler; and one niece, Lauren Jacobs; great-nephews, Jackson Wheeler, Jake Wheeler, and Creed Jacobs; and great-niece Piper Jacobs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Jameson Community Betterment or Village of Jameson. Make checks payable to the Jameson Community Betterment Association.

On a personal note, Beth’s sister Leta started this website. When Leta passed away Beth asked me if I could take it over. I told her I had never been a webmaster before but I’ll try it. Beth assured me that I could do it. She didn’t want the Jameson website to die. She wanted it to be a service to the people of Jameson. I only hope that I have done Beth and Leta proud.

A TRIBUTE FROM A FRIEND

A life lived for helping others, Beth was a catalyst for community growth and rebirth.

She was a problem solver and a warrior for causes she cared about and believed in. She would often take on the role as a good will ambassador, wanting to reach common ground and compromise for all sides. From her ‘drive’ in the Missouri House of Representatives, to her dedicated work at Missouri Western State University, Beth Required her own personal best for each.

Yet of all her accomplishments, nothing was more important to her than her beloved Jameson. She cared deeply for Jameson, and her roots were strong. To Beth, Jameson was home, and home was Jameson, the two were one in the same. She was proud of its history, and had hope for its future.

There were not enough hours in a day, and no day went idle, without Beth investing her time and energy into Jameson; a benefactor of sorts.

She expected nothing in return for support, and needed no rewards or accolades. For Beth, a successful Jameson event was her blue ribbon, and to know family or friends were together “making memories” was her trophy.

The affect from her absence will reach out much further than Jameson and this community. Beth touched so many lives throughout her journey of life; a life so well lived.

There is an expression---To live by example--- I can only try.

Respectfully submitted,

Jan Duly

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(Photos by Paul Caven)

AN INFORMATIVE END TO FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

The Jameson Fire District organized the afternoon activities capping off a week of learning about fire safety. The activities included fire trucks, a police vehicle, the life flight helicopter and Smokey the Bear. They all wanted to have a picture with Smokey the Bear. The kids learned all about what each vehicle did and how it was used to fight fires. They were able to crawl all through the trucks and even try on the heavy fireman’s turnout suit. Later, Smokey helped to teach the kids more about fire prevention and fire safety. The winners of the art contest were given awards certificate’s and everyone received certificate for participating. They all received a bag containing a squeeze ball, pencils and other useful items compliments of the Jameson Fire District Board of Directors.

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(photos by Paul Caven)

THE 126TH ANNUAL JAMESON PICNIC

The Picnic was a big success. Three days of fun in the park. A great time was had by all. After one week and some 350 pictures the 126th Annual Jameson Picnic is now posted. Check it out.

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(photos by Paul Caven)

JAMESON MISSOURI PEOPLE AND PLACES 1871 - 2017

At the request of Jameson Community Betterment, the Missionary Sisters at Adam-ondi-Ahman used copies of all our Note Cards to publish a booklet titled Jameson Missouri People and Places 1871 - 2017. The cover is a drawing of a plat map of Jameson from 1871 and the numbers correspond with the page number in the book containing the Note Card for that location. They did an incredible job, it took a lot of time, a lot of work, and a lot of research. We very much appreciate the Sisters dedication to this voluntary project and we are so thankful for all the AOA Missionaries and all they do for Jameson. Jameson Community Betterment is selling the books as a fund raiser for the community for $10.00 (plus postage) or you can contact Beth Wheeler at: 816-294-2384  and pick up two or three.

THE FISH FRY

It was a lovely evening in the park. Everyone enjoyed the fish and all the other goodies. Good food and good friends...it doesn't get any better than that!

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(Photos by  David Wheatfill)

THE JOINT WAS JUMPIN' AT THE SOCK HOP

The 50's and 60's came alive at the Jameson Sock Hop. Rock & Rollers of all ages were movin' and a groovin' to DJ-David Lainhart's stacks of wax. They were dancing the Loco Motion, doin' the Limbo Rock, and Hula Hooping till they dropped. There was food and drinks galore and everyone had their fill, plus there was a Photo Booth where you could get a souvenir photo. All the Cats and Chicks got thier kicks at the Hop!

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(photos by Paul Caven)

JAMESON IS FINALLY GETTING A NEW WATER SYSTEM

It’s been 7 years in the making but ground has finally been broken for a new water system for Jameson. The old water system was installed in 1965 but by early in the 21^st century, it had become susceptible to breaks and leaks. In 2009 the Village Board hired a new Clerk, Denise Caven and the first thing President Art Turley asked Denise to do was to look into funding for a badly-needed new water system. At the direction of the Board, Denise researched the requirements for a new water system and found the first step was to acquire a Preliminary Engineering Report (a blue print) for the project. The Preliminary Engineering Report for the Village water project would cost $12,000.00, more than the Village of Jameson could ever afford. A grant would be needed to pay for the Preliminary Engineering Report. Unfortunately no grants were available for Preliminary Engineering Reports.

Finally, she found one grant that funded infrastructure projects, President Obama’s Stimulus Bill. With the help of Jim Cook and Jan Duly, Denise was able to apply for funding for the Preliminary Engineering Report. The grant was structured to fund 80% of the cost of the report with the Village funding 20%, or $2400.00. In the grant application Denise requested 100% funding because the Village could not afford to pay the 20%. With letters of support from the Daviess County Commissioners the grant was submitted. Several months later the Board was notified that they would receive 100% funding and the water project was underway.

Once the Preliminary Engineering Report was completed, with the guidance of Lance Rains of Green Hills Reginal Planning Commission, a grant from Community Development Block Grants and a grant-loan package from USDA-Rural Development funding for the new water project was secured. The Village Board wanted to keep the Jameson water system, but funding for the project was contingent on the water system being turned over to Daviess County PWSD #2. Once the funding was in place Board member Beth Wheeler guided the project through negotiations with Daviess County PWSD #2 and completed all the necessary paperwork to finalize the project.

Sadly Art Turley didn’t live long enough to see his wish of a new water system for the residents of Jameson come to fruition. However, his widow Aletha is on the Board of Trustees and was able to cast her vote in favor of the new water system. It has taken 7 years, some said it would never happen but due to the determination and resolve of Village Board members, Patty Baker, Natalie May, Aletha Turley, and Beth Wheeler and Village employees, Denise Caven, Jim Cook and Jan Duly, Jameson is finally getting a new water system.

(Photos by Paul Caven)

A GREAT TURNOUT FOR THE JAMESON SCHOOL CENTENNIAL

The celebration was held in the school gymnasium and was very well attended not only by the whole student body but by many former students. Also in attendance were three past superintendents and several past members of the Board of Directors. Our current Superintendent, Mr. Mayfield, welcomed everyone and then turned the mic over to former student Beth Wheeler ('74) who narrated a PowerPoint demonstration of the history of the school. The children enjoyed learning more about the long history of their school. Afterwards, several past students and staff shared their remembrances. Then the children all assembled outside in front of the school for a photo to commemorate the event for posterity. The photo is a recreation of a photo taken in the exact same spot 100 years before. The children then were allowed to come back to the gym for cup cakes pervided by Amy Weese,Peggy Heldenbrand, and FBLA.

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Troy Lesan wrote two great articles about the Jameson High School Basketball teams of the past for the Lake Viking News. Click on the SCHOOL tab above to view both articles.