Monroe County Appeal, Paris, Mo. • monroecountyappeal.com
From The FRONT
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
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Paris R-II Construction Projects.. Continued from front if the bids come in above the district’s budget. Superintendent Johnson listed the construction projects: Elementary and high school roof – completed Carpet in the band/music room and the central office – completed Junior high bathrooms – usable and almost complete (fans need to be reset) Public bathrooms (high school) and locker rooms – work is now in progress East canopy (high school) and sidewalk – ongoing Canopy and walkway between high school and junior high – concrete has been repaired and waiting for supplies – ongoing New windows (replacing the old windows) – waiting on windows expected mid to end of September Elementary gymnasium – work done on walls with acoustic carpet placed and bleachers have been installed to seat 200 fans High School Gymnasium – ceiling had to be scraped first, a drop ceiling will be placed with acoustic
carpet to top of cement blocks. Bus drive between two buildings – ongoing Wheel stops replaced and front high school parking lot landscaped - completed “The high school gym will take the longest,” said Superintendent Johnson. “Where as the bus drive will make it safer for our students.” Superintendent Johnson noted that as they are replacing bathrooms and getting into the walls they are finding broken or defective pipes needing to be replaced.
“Plumbing issues are causing some slow downs as they have to replace items that they did not expect to have to replace,” said Superintendent Johnson. “This building was built in 1963 and the pipes needed attention.” “We, school board members and myself, are working very diligently to make sure that district patrons are getting the most bang for their bucks in the bond process,” said Superintendent Johnson. “We are making sure that we are good stewards of the communities monies.”
Class Sponsors... Continued from front sion: The board members offered extra duty contracts as class sponsors to Doug Turner, Suzy Otto, David Freitag, Ann Ball, and Sara Watson. The board members also offered an extra duty contract as class sponsor to Kelly Williams; offered the part-time custodian position for the 2012-13 school year to Brenda Bragg; amended Tonya Pugh’s work agreement to remove
Paris R-II Stars
Lizzie Vitt, right, and Marlena Long were nominated by their teacher Mrs. Graupman for showing good citizenship and kindness at Paris R-II Elementary. Every week, students will be recognized here for random acts of kindness, special achievements and being positive role models.
10 days; and amended Mandy Epperson’s contract to remove four of the extended days. With no further business the board members adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Around The County...
* Living Water Ministries to host Lewis Family.. Living Water
Ministries will be hosting The Lewis Family on Sunday, September 2. The public is invited to listen to this family of 4 (mom, dad and their two daughters) as they bring God’s Word with their musical talent. Worship will begin at 10:30 am in the Perry Christian Academy gym, 1235 E. Main, Perry. * Paris Classes of 1946, 1947 and 1948 Reunion... will meet at The Junction, in Perry, beginning at 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 8. * Mt. Airy Baptist Youth Group Fish Fry... Mt. Airy Baptist Youth Group is having a fish fry on Monday, Sept. 3 (Labor Day) from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes fish, baked beans, Cole Slaw, hush puppies, drink and dessert. Meal is by donation only and will sponsor the youth group’s mission trip to Canada set for July 2013. Mt. Airy Church is located near the covered bridge on Monroe County Road 989. * Fall Madison Demolition Derby Sept. 8... The Fall Madison Demolition Derby, sponsored by the Madison Business Men’s Association, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Threlkeld Arena in Madison. A driver’s meeting will be held at 6:30 and all drivers must be registered by this time. Derby action begins at 7 p.m. For a copy of rules you may call Cindy Hultz, 660-676-5797; or Becky Pierce, 660833-7407. Concessions will be available. * Threlkeld Arena hosts Garden Tractor Pullers... Garden Tractor Pullers of Mid-Missouri Association are coming to Threlkeld Arena, Madison on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. Proceeds to help local Lions projects. For more information contact Mike Perry, 573-8814114 or George Clark, 660-833-8030.
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Callaway Livestock Center, Inc. Kingdom City 573-642-7486 Feeder Cattle Sale Every Monday at 12:30 p.m. Slaughter Steers & Heifers Monday 10 a.m. REGULAR FEEDER CATTLE SALE August 27, 2012 Receipts: 2721 Hd.
COMPUTER AVE - TOP 1111 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 37-300 & Down....................148.00-181.00 167-300-400 lbs....................148.00-170.00 292-400-500 lbs....................153.50-182.00 297-500-600 lbs....................151.00-170.00 142-600-700 lbs....................139.00-155.00 218-700-800 lbs....................136.00-147.00 14-800-900 lbs......................139.00-141.00 884 Heifers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 46-300 & Down....................138.00-175.00 126-300-400 lbs....................145.00-160.00 194-400-500 lbs....................136.00-150.00 238-500-600 lbs....................132.00-148.50 86-600-700 lbs......................133.00-149.00 54-700-800 lbs......................117.00-124.25 127-800-900 lbs....................124.00-126.40 118 Bred Cows: Better Cows: 1050.001380.00; Small,Old Thin: 600.00-900.00 54 Better Pairs: 1050.00-1470.00; Others: 750.00-1000.00 461 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 80.00-87.25; Bulk: 70.00-80.00; Low: 60.00-70.00; Thin: 55.00 & Down 39 Slaughter Bulls: 92.00-105.50; Thin: 80.00-91.00 All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: 14 Hd.
8 Steers: Top: 115.00; Mixed Select: 110.00-115.00 6 Heifers: Top: 111.00; Mixed Select: 110.00-111.00 Labor Day Sale Sept. 3 - 2500 hd. mostly yearlings. Cow Sale Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. 800-900 cows, cow calf and bulls, lots of nice young cows and pairs. 20-4 year old Lim-Flex cows with 300lb calves by side originated off the Magnus Ranch.
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Local Veterinarian Dr. Mac Wilt donated approximately $500 to three local FFA Chapters including Paris, Madison and Centralia. The money comes from a one percent return from Pfizer in sales. Left to right, Second -Vice President Samantha LeGrand, First Vice-President Jessie Walter, Dr. Sarah Thomas, President Elizabeth Boillot and Dr. Wilt. APPEAL PHOTO
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Mark Twain 4-H Club News
by Club Reporter Betsy Embree
The Mark Twain 4-H Club met on Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Monroe County Pool in Paris. There were 21 members, 11 leaders and five others present. The meeting was called to order by Lauren Embree, President. Roll call was answered by “Are you going to the Missouri State Fair?” Pledges were lead by Will Crain and Logan Bross. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Makenzie Fox, Secretary. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Alicia Heinecke and seconded by Logan Bross. All members present reported on their projects. Old Business - None reported. New Business - Project report books are due at the Extension Office on Monday, Sept. 24, by 4:30 p.m., no later. Betsy Embree made a motion to return the meeting times back to 4 p.m., in the winter months and 6 p.m., during the summer months. Alicia Heinecke seconded the motion and all were in favor. Everyone at the meeting enjoyed the nice weather, the pool and good food before the meeting. Kelly Heinecke demonstrated on how to fold a towel. Betsy Embree demonstrated on how to do the windmill basketball drill. A Health tip was given by Alicia Heinecke to stay hydrated. A safety tip was given by Logan Bross to not go swimming without lights at night. The next meeting will be on September 9, at 4 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church, in Florida. Betsy Embree made a motion to adjourn the meeting and a second by Alicia Heinecke.