Christmas Parade set for Dec. 5
The Chamber sponsored Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Miracle of Christmas.” Contact David Eales or Chelsea Luntsford 660-327-4192 to sign up for the parade. The evening’s events will also feature a silent auction and dinner at the Paris Senior Center
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XI GAMMA RHO GIFT AND CRAFT SHOW
The Xi Gamma Rho’s 39th Annual Gift and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Paris High School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $2.00 admission, door prizes and lunch available.
LOCAL ENTITIES CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING
Monroe County Health Department will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29. Also closed will be the Monroe County Courthouse and the Paris and Madison City Offices
SANTA LETTERS DUE BY DEC. 12
Letters to Santa may be brought to the Appeal office, or sent to the Appeal for publication by mail at PO Box 207, Paris, MO 65275, fax 660-327-4847 or email appeal@ parismo.net Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 12.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BAZAAR DEC. 7
Paris Friends of the Library will hold their Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 7 - 8 a.m. until noon, at the Paris Public Library in the Roegge Room. Join us at the Paris Public Library to celebrate the holiday season and help out a great cause! Books, Baked Items, Candies and so much more! All of the proceeds will go to help the Paris Public Library in some way.
BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTING DINNER
The First Baptist Church of Paris will be hosting their second annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner, on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Carter Hall First Baptist Church of Paris. If you should need a ride or a meal delivered, please call the office. 660327-4405.
Last week, the APris Presbyterian Church surprised the Paris Senior Citizen’s Center Board of Directors with a very generous donation of $20,000 to be applied to their USDA loans that they had borrowed to remodel their building. The donation helped pay off one of the loans that had the highest interest rates and the rest of the donation was put on the second loan which helped pay down the principal of that loan. Now instead of paying off a 30-35 year loan, it has now been reduced to 8-9 years thanks to the generous donation. Originally the loan would have been paid off in 2044. Center Director Tara Sheffield and the Board of Directors attended church services on Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Presbyterian Church to thank the members of the church for all they had done for the center. “Coincidentally, Pastor grimmett talked about what it really means to be thankful,” said Director Sheffield. “We are blessed!” What is the senior center? A senior center is a place in a community where seniors can gather for support, socialization, fitness and/or other services provided for older people. Senior centers are important as many older people live alone and don’t see family members regularly. The resources and activities available at many of today’s senior centers help many older people remain a vital part of their communities. While senior centers vary widely in size and scope of services available, every senior center has regular meetings for members. There may be a small fee required for membership, plus extra fees needed to cover costs for crafts or field trips, but those with a limited income usually receive a discount to make the
Paris Senior Citizen’s Center Donation...
APPEAL PHOTO Paris Senior Citizen’s Center Board of Directors President George Hunter, left and Center Director Tara Sheffield show off their $20,000 donation.
activities affordable. The main idea behind a senior center is to provide a welcoming environment for all seniors in the community interested in taking part in the group atmosphere. A senior center may be located within a larger community center complex or it may be in a separate building. It may
be completely or partially governmentfunded or rely mostly on donations to keep going. Volunteers and paid staff may work together to organize the programs, services and activities at seniors centers. The seniors themselves also often volunteer at their center.
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Breakfast with Santa, at PES, Dec. 7
Saturday, Dec. 7, will be “Breakfast with Santa” from 8-10 a.m., at the Paris Elementary School cafeteria. The annual event features donuts, drinks and pictures with Santa will be available. Breakfast will cost $2 and pictures with Santa will cost $2 each. To visit with Santa is free (you can just come for the
visit). Santa’s elves will be busy serving breakfast and passing out books and goodies to all the little visitors. Those attending will be entered into a drawing for a new bike. For any questions contact Glenda Miller 660-3274806.
On Thursday, Dec. 5, will be the annual Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce. The theme for this year’s parade is “Miracle of Christmas” and prizes will once again be awarded in two categories - float and non-float with each
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CHRISTMAS IS CARING DROP OFF NOW UMB
Do you need to drop off toys for Christmas Is Caring? UMB Bank is now a collection point for Christmas Is Caring. Bring the toys to UMB Bank during normal office hours.
MADISON LIONS SENIOR DINNER DEC. 1
Madison Lion’s will have their Annual Senior Citizen Dinner Sunday, Dec 1, 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. For carry outs please contact Ron McCoy, 573-473-0169 or Richard Milhollin 573-473-0593, or any Lion’s member.
Reindeers, Elves and Santa will be the order of the day at the 2013 Paris R-II PTSA sponsored Breakfast With Santa. Visitors are treated to donuts and juice and children were able to get their pictures with Santa. APPEAL FILE PHOTO
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OPINION
JUST A THOUGHT
UST ASK DAVE...
BY LISA TALTON CONTRIBUTING WRITER
From the desk of the Editor
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
BY DAVID EALES EDITOR appeal@parismo.net
Thanksgiving - This time of year always makes me wax poetic about what I am thankful for. I am thankful for many things! I am thankful for the ability to have a career that I truly enjoy in a community that is amazing in its dedication to its residents. I am thankful for the Paris Veterinary Clinic and how they help our community. Mac Wilt and his staff are truly deserving of the Business of the Year award. I am thankful for the quality of education received by the students of the local schools as witnessed by the numerous awards and recognition given our students. I am thankful for all that Mrs. Barb Mason has done for me and for the community. She is indeed a perfect Business Person of the Year award recipient. I am thankful for the quality of our teachers and administrators of each of these county schools. I am thankful for the various organizations that go out of their way to make sure that the community has activities, services and ways to remember our fellow citizens. I am thankful for our local veterans, and their service for me and our community. I am thankful for an open and free election process that allows us to select our leaders. I am thankful for our county and city leaders that are willing to serve and keep our county and local governments functioning and keep our infrastructure secure.
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I am thankful for our youth as they continue to astonish me with their ability to think outside the box and work to help both our planet and their communities. I am thankful for our military members and their commitment to our country and keeping us safe. I am thankful for all our local restaurants, the owners and their amazing servers. I am thankful for good roads, good bridges and new 4G cell coverage. I am thankful for each and every one of my friends, neighbors, residents and individuals who live in Monroe County and surrounding counties. I am thankful that individuals like John Turner and his excellent group keep our dreams alive by helping create organizations such as the Monroe County Cancer Supporters. I am thankful that individuals like Ali Rentschler step forward to ramrod Relay For Life of Monroe County and keep it a viable and highly successful organization and event. Thank you each and every one! Have a great week and a safe and happy holiday!
MY TURN Silence - Not Always Golden
There have been this year two incidents of what may fairly be described as vandalism on Paris R-II School property. The first of these, disguised as the 2013 version of the senior prank, consisted of gluing shut interior doors and resulted in substantial damage and repair costs. The second was the most recently tearing up of the football field by persons unknown for whatever reasons, canceling many hours of school and volunteer work to improve the field. None of the individuals who caused either of these events have been identified yet but both incidents have been reported to the Sheriff ’s Office. It is a fair assumption that there are young people in the community who know who are responsible for this damage and perhaps some parents who also know that some of their own were involved but all are silent. It is somewhat odd that in a small community where who got a DWI or who is sleeping where with whom spreads like wildfire but these rascals have so far escaped being identified. It is as if the mafia rule of “Omerta” has been declared in our midst. The ones who know won’t tell because they don’t want to be a snitch. And parents who
may know remain silent to protect their kids from a possible police record and the family from being embarrassed by a bad decision made by their otherwise rational offspring. Who cares? We should! Yet, boys will be boys and men will be boys from time to time but helping boys to know how to be the men is the hard part. And their being without knowledge of the limits of a prank or a respect for property and its owners, we are short changing our young people by allowing them to believe not only that they are indestructible but that they can do whatever they want when the idea strikes them without any consequences. And this from a kid and his friends who threw mud clods and rocks at trains and police cars for fun. The railroad sent guys with guns and the police didn’t laugh. I can, these many years later, still hear the cell door slam shut as I was locked up until my dad came to pick me up for what I knew was going to be worse than the cops and railroad cops. I was lucky to learn hard lessons very early. A community’s silence can delay the same day of reckoning for its young men and women, to their long term disadvantage.
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This is the time of year we tend to be a little more aware of our blessings. We have holidays like Thanksgiving which help us focus on all the things which we are thankful for. Should we have this frame of mind all year round? Yes. But fact of the matter is sometimes we tend to put our energy and thought into the things in our life that are not going the way we want them to or we look at what we don’t have rather than focusing on what we do. It is interesting to me how we celebrate Thanksgiving, giving thanks and appreciating all we have and then not even a month later we are celebrating Christmas where most children and even some adults are writing list of things they want that they don’t have. Then to top it off, now the stores are not only open the day after Thanksgiving but now the evening of. I am not saying there is anything wrong with giving gifts but I do find it a little disheartening
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that some of us put the focus more on the things we are buying for that special person than on time spent with that same person or on the true reason we celebrate Christmas. But enough about that right now because my main focus for this article is to give thanks and share some of the many things for which I am so grateful and appreciative. I hope you enjoy this prayer of Thanksgiving. Dear God, Thank you for providing me with a home. A home that keeps not only me but my husband and children warm on cold nights. A home where we can relax together, laugh together, share meals together and grow together. I know for some having a
As Time Goes By
All yesteryears are reprinted in the exact text of the original issue 90 Years Nov. 30, 1923 Tom Curtright, southwest of Paris, sold a bird dog to Dick Porter, for $40. This was about as much money as he could have gotten for three head of 200 pound hogs. A pair of fine twins, a boy and a girl, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Cain Monday morning. This makes ten children for Mr. and Mrs. Cain. J.H. Walkup, veteran fox hunter and breeder of fine hounds, near Stoutsville, now has 70 dogs in his pack. Tom Greening is erecting a large cattle barn on his farm east of Stoutsville. Bob Yates is doing the carpenter work. Born to Alva Smith and wife, a daughter. Her name is Helen Jenette. A 24 pound sack of flour will be one of the many big prizes that will be given away at the Opera House Sunday night. Herbert Overfelt, who has been working in Niagara Falls, New York, is coming back to Paris this month and will work for R.C. Barnes in his Paris restaurant. Dave Noonan, one of the former proprietors, leaves the restaurant employ about January and will go on the farm with A.B. Boomer near Paris, who handles cows and chickens. Mrs. J.R. Phillips entertained six tables of bridge Friday afternoon. She used Thanksgiving decorations, a feature of the refreshments being ice cream in the form of a pumpkin. Will have a car of hard coal on track next week. Send your orders. C.F. Pelsue, Paris A fine little son arrived in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Gene Moore, Sunday. Miss Frances Wood, who is attending school at Kirksville, is home for the Thanksgiving holidays. 75 Years Dec. 1, 1938 Mrs. Dora Woodson of Stoutsville, left Sunday for St. Louis where she will take a course in corsitering at the Charis Corset Company. The 14th birthday of Ruth Ann Evans and the 6th birthday of Donald Dixon were celebrated on Thanksgiving Day with a dinner at the home of Ruth Ann’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evans, north of Holliday. Carl Gerster, a post office employee at Paris will be married to Miss Helen Hockensmith of Shelbina, Saturday, Dec. 10. They will live in one of the new Power apartments in Paris. Omer and Paul Curtright have formed a partnership for the operation of an automobile repair establishment. They have installed a lot of tools and equipment in a building just north of the courthouse. The firm will be known as Curtright Brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stalcup and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shatzer saw the Sonja Henie Ice Revue at the St. Louis Arena, Thursday night. Mrs. Russell Gwynn, reviewed the book “Free Land”, by Rose Wilder Lane, at the regular meeting of the IIOOFF Club at the public library, Tuesday evening. Two musical numbers were given. 50 Years Nov. 28, 1963 N.K. (Mike) Deaver, who retired at the close of business Friday as the postmaster at Paris. Mr. and Mrs. Russell
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you need to do to push them into their destiny. I am thankful for their smiles and laughter that fill up our home. I am thankful for the nights we all hang out watching a movie and eating popcorn together. And even on those days when they might be testing my patience I still thank you for them and the unique gifts and qualities you have placed inside them. Last, but definitely not least I thank you for my relationship with You. My life has changed so much since I allowed you to be the head and my main focus. You have always been there for me even in the times where I wasn’t sure if I could make it. I felt Your presence with me and never felt alone. I thank You for the peace You give me anytime I ask for it. I am so thankful for being able to have peace in my life no matter what storm I might be facing. Thank you for loving me NO MATTER WHAT. Thank you for your grace and your mercy. I am so thankful that you love me and will always love me despite what I do or don’t do. My life without you would be nothing and for You- I am truly thankful. Amen.
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heated home, with food in the fridge, clothes in the closets and beds to sleep on is a luxury. So on those days where I am focusing on how my house is too small and how I wish it was bigger, or how I need this or that, please bring back to my remembrance how fortunate my family and I are to have what we have. I also want to thank you for my husband. Thank you for blessing me with a man who loves you more than anything else and because of that love he can provide the comfort, love, security and guidance we need as a family. Thank you for his integrity, character and strength. I appreciate all the little things he does like warming the car up for me on cold mornings or fixing dinner on nights I am too tired to cook. Please continue to be his strength and his guiding force in everything he does. And for my children Lord, I thank you for entrusting them in our care. They truly are blessings given by you to train up, love and support on their journey in this life. Please help us to do our part in raising them and then help us all the more know when to let go and let you do what
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Cain are both employed at the Montgomery Ward store in Moberly and have been working therefore about three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Troy are the parents of their second set of twins, Donna Rea, a daughter, and Donald Eric, a son. Carl Bounds, 56, Paris, employee of the postal department for 28 years, was sworn in Friday as temporary postmaster at Paris, and assumed his new duties Saturday. Frank Sheerman of Holliday was elected president of the Monroe County Angus Association at its dinner and annual election held Saturday night at the Mark Twain Café. To observe the assassination of President John F. Kennedy the Paris grade school gave a short memorial program. The National Anthem was sun, led by Mrs. Harold Vaughn with Miss Linda Gerster playing the piano. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. A short meditation and prayer was given by Rev. Paul Potter, Baptist minister. The students watched the funeral mass and burial at Arlington Cemetery on television, installed by Harley Electric Co. The Farm Bureau Service Company has bought an acre of land from Mr. and Mrs. Eppe Arends, on Highway 24 northeast of Paris, adjacent to the rural home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Jett, and is erecting a new 18,000 gallon capacity tank installation. It is expected to be ready for operation within two weeks. 25 Years Dec. 1, 1983 Paris’ new $1.4 million wastewater treatment plant is operational after a year of construction on the new facility.
Loud music, strobe lights and dancing rocked the Ag Building Tuesday night, Nov. 22 as the FFA put on the annual Barnwarming. Approximately 125 people attended the dance and watched as Tracy Power, escorted by Randy Rosenkrans, was presented with the Sweetheart Jacket. University of Missouri basketball coach Norm Stewart and Sandy Callison had the opportunity to visit and talk of the Tigers ’83-84 campaign during a MASA dinner in Macon. Bryan Batsell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Batsell, Paris was presented with the DAR Good Citizenship Award last week during an assembly at the Paris Elementary. Golfers at Mark Twain Country Club, Paris, will have some adjusting to do when they begin the 1984 golfing season next spring and summer. New approaches have been added to three of the 20 year old club’s holes and two will have water hazards. A Perry woman has been named to replace Richard Ayers as the Postmaster for Paris. This week Sally Campbell was named to head the six person local post office. Robert Conley celebrated his fourth birthday Nov. 20 at the home of his parents, Bob and Karen Conley and sister, Lorie. Shirley Williams, general chair person of the Xi Gamma Rho Gift and Craft Show told the Appeal that her sorority was amazed that each year the craft show continued to grow. Annual held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, this year’s crowd was estimated to be the largest ever with 1400 attending the day long event.
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Central Committee Fundraiser...
The Monroe County Republican Central Committee held a giveaway fundraiser for a black powder rifle during the “Fall-in-to Paris” and “Monroe City Fall Festival”. Pictured is Chairman David Shively presenting Danny Sims, on the right, with the muzzle-loader rifle. Others include, left to right, the Monroe County Republican Committee members Jane Wilsdorf, Sharon Shively, Cyril Penner, John Kendrick, Phil Blakemore, Phyllis Campbell and Sam Smith. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Representative Jeanie Riddle files for District 10 Senate Seat Representative Jeanie Riddle (R-Mokane) announced recently that she is running for the Republican nomination in Missouri State Senate District 10. Rep. Riddle is the State Representative for House District 49, which includes a small section of Cole County and most of Callaway County. She was first elected in November 2008. “I am guided by the principles and values that make America and Missouri strong.” She added, “My faith in God, the love of my family, and
my belief that service to others is a honor, guide my actions every day. I feel the call to continue to serve and to fight for the issues that keep us strong and protect our Constitutional rights. I’m excited about meeting new friends and talking about the things that are important to Missouri families.” Rep. Riddle starts a media tour of the 10th Senate District this week with scheduled stops in Warrenton, Troy, Monroe City, Paris, Mexico, Montgomery City, Vandalia and Fulton.
Rep. Riddle and her husband Randy moved to Callaway County in 1977 where she taught and coached for 28 years in the South Callaway School District. Jeanie and Randy attend the First Baptist Church in Fulton. She is a graduate of McCluer High School in St. Louis and received a Bachelor’s Degree in education and her teaching certificate from
Drury University. She obtained further teaching certification from the University of Missouri Columbia. She is also a member of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association, Missouri Farm Bureau, Callaway County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Fulton and the National Rifle Association. Jeanie and Randy have two children and three grandchildren.
Rep. Jeanie Riddle visits “9-12” We the People of Monroe County” Representative Jeanie Riddle was the recent guest speaker at the meeting of “9-12 We the People of Monroe County”. Rep. Riddle is running on the Republican ticket for the newly formed District 10 which includes all or part of: Monroe, Audrain, Montgomery, Warren and Lincoln counties. Rep. Riddle is currently in her 3rd term of office and has served in the House of Representatives for the past five years. She has served on several committees and was assistant Majority Floor Leader of the Mo. House and is presently Rules Chairperson. Rep. Riddle shared a little of her career background. She worked for SouthWestern Bell and was also a school teacher for 28 years. She answered many questions from the group concerning 2nd amendment rights, Common Core, Right to work laws, and taxes to name a few. Her priorities include her faith in God, family and serving her constituents is more of a calling than a job. She expressed that she would welcome any input or concerns from her constituents. She currently lives in Mokane, with her husband of 36 years.
Representative Jeanie Riddle (R-Mokane), middle, addressed the “9-12 We The People of Monroe County meeting, recently. “9-12” Cofounders, Martha Staggs, left, and Ron Staggs are with Rep. Riddle. Rep. Riddle is running for the District 10 Senate seat. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Beware of Public Wi-Fi We’ve all been there — staggering through the mall with a mountain of gifts, struggling with coats and gift lists, tired to the bone. You stop at the coffee shop for a break and think, “I’ll buy the rest of my gifts online.” Out comes your smartphone. The problem is that cyber thieves can easily intercept personal information from unsuspecting customers who shop or transfer money using public Wi-Fi hot spots. When conducting online business that requires an account number, personal information, or passwords, it should be done on a secure connection. If your customers need to transfer money, remind them to do it from home — or better yet, ask them to stop at your financial institution. Watch Out for Email Scams This is the perfect time of year for crooks to scam via email. They promise cash rewards or unexpected tax refunds. Some claim to be you, contacting your customers about a purchase. Phony emails can look incredibly realistic, complete with logos from your financial institution or the IRS. Thieves use official-sounding language to solicit personal information so they can “take care of this urgent matter in the most timely manner possible” or “deposit winnings directly into your account.” The following are some telltale signs that help identify email scams The email asks for personal or financial information Your institution would never ask for a name, Social Security number, credit card number, account number, date of birth, phone number, mother’s maiden name, or similar. You already have it. Remind your customers to never answer an email like this — tell them to delete it immediately. The email includes a request to click a link Financial institutions don’t block accounts or funds just because a customer refuses to click on a link. Such links usually result in malware being downloaded to the computer, which is used to steal personal information. Remind your customers to never click these links. The email promises exclusive rewards with little or no effort If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Customers should never respond to any sweepstakes or special offer that asks for personal or account information, even when they are told the information is needed to “deposit winnings into your account.” The email should be deleted. The email is threatening Financial and government institutions don’t send emails that pressure to respond with personal information. An email that does this, is likely a phony. If in doubt, they should call you or the government agency to confirm it’s valid. Create Strong Passwords As we’ve shared in the past, effective passwords use a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Do not use the same password at multiple sites, and be careful at work. You might be amazed at how often passwords are stolen by co-workers. Passwords should never be written down, they should be memorized. The above was submitted as a public service by The Paris National Bank
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MADISON TIMES/COMMUNITY NEWS Lighting of the Tree, sponsored by Community Betterment Dec. 1 Madison Area Community Betterment is sponsoring the annual Lighting of the Tree event on Sunday, December 1 at the Madison Area Community Center. Deadline for names to appear on the signboard by the tree located on the Madison Body Shop lot is Saturday, Nov. 24. Pur-
chase names In Memory or In Honor of your loved ones at the Madison Area Community Center. On Sunday, Dec. 1 enjoy soup – chili, potato soup, and vegetable soup, and grilled cheese sandwiches and drink, beginning at 5 p.m. (donations accepted). At 6: 15 the
reading of the names will begin at the Community Center followed by the Lighting of the Tree on the Madison Body Shop lot. The Community Choir Christmas Cantata will begin at 7 p.m. in Madison at the First Christian Church.
The Monroe City Singers will present their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Monroe City. “Christmas Memories” will be the theme for the hourlong program which will include 12 choral selections by the 50 member group. Among the sacred songs programmed are “First Noel,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “What Child is This?”and “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” Secular pieces include “Sleigh Ride,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Somewhere in My Memory,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself A Merry Lit-
tle Christmas,” and “Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” A Jazz Instrumental Combo will be performing an arrangement of “Jingle Bells”. A variety of settings will be incorporated with both a cappella and accompanied arrangements. The Foreman family of rural Hannibal will be featured in string ensemble accompaniments to some pieces, as well as a girl’s trio of Louisa, Elana, and Grace. Other instruments featured in accompaniments include flute, organ, and percussion.. Piano accompaniment will be provided by Dorothy Kern. Vocal soloists featured during the concert include Ralph Harn, Eric Parn, Jean-
na Drebenstedt, and Frank Ewart. Instrumentalists featured include Connie Walker, Sherry Mack, Amy Foreman, Louisa Foreman, Elijah Foreman, Isaac Foreman, Brenda Benson, Toni Hunter, Donna O’Briant, Bonnie Berrey, Todd Richman, and David Wilson. The program is under the direction of Todd Richman. There is no admission charge for the concert, however donations to help defray expenses will be accepted at the door. Refreshmants of punch and cookies will be served following the concert in the Fellowship Hall. For more information you may call Bonnie @573-4063060.
OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age, income, disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin. There will be NO SERVICE Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and Jan. 1 (New Years Day) From Monroe County to: Quincy - 2nd Monday Monroe City 1st Wednesday Moberly - 2nd Thursday Monroe City, Monroe City in town - 2nd Friday Mexico - 4th Friday Ash, Duncan’s Bridge, Holliday, Madison to Moberly - 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays Ash, Duncan’s Bridge, Holliday, Madison, Paris to Paris/Paris in town - 2nd, 4th Tuesdays Paris to Moberly - 1st Thursday Monroe City to Hannibal - 1st, 3rd Fridays To schedule a ride, simply call the volunteer OATS contact in your community: * When the local contact cannot be reached call the OATS Office at 800-654-6287. Holliday - Margaret Ransdell, 660-266-3371 Madison - Elsie Mallory, 660-291-5943 Dorothy Swindell, 660291-5105 Monroe City - Tony Ketsenberg, 573-735-4138 Emma Jo Mudd, 573735-2830 Paris - Carol Comstock, 660-327-4528 Raymond Mouser, 660327-1051 Contract Trip: Madison - Dorothy Swindell, 660-291-5105 Mary Belle Hartgrove 660-291-5537 Monroe City - Loretta Christy 573-735-1471 Florence Tipton, 573735-1042 Paris - Ruth Seelow, 660-327- 4028 County Committee Meeting: Dec. 4, Monroe City, Nutrition Site 12:30 p.m. ******* All OATS meetings are open to the public! To Columbia on the WEEKLY EXPRESS Tuesday: Service along Hwys 36, 15, 24 and 63 from Palmyra to Hannibal to Monroe City to Shelbina to Paris to Moberly to Columbia. The bus will deviate five miles off of
Hwys 36, 15, 24 and 63 to pick riders up. If you live beyond the five miles you will meet the bus at a pick up point. Thursday: Service along Hwys 36, 24 and 63 from Palmyra to Hannibal to Monroe City to Paris to Moberly to Columbia. The bus will deviate five miles off of Hwys 36, 24 and 63 to pick riders up. If you live beyond the five miles you will meet the bus at a pick up point. For More Information or To Schedule a Ride on the Weekly Express Call 1-800-654-6287 “Anyone can ride! OATS, Inc. Is not just for seniors, but for Rural Missourians regardless of age or income that are in need of transportation. Individuals, organizations, groups, or agencies may contract with OATS for transportation services. Special Agreements may extend for as little as one hour or for one year with an option for renewal. If you or your group need transportation services beyond what is scheduled in the county, OATS might be able to accommodate you. For schedules or more information call your regional office at 1-800-6546287, or visit our website at www.oatstransit.org.”
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December OATS Schedule
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Madison 4-H Club News
by Club Reporter Paige Hull
The Madison 4-H Club met on Sunday Nov. 17, at the Madison Lion’s Den in Madison. The meeting was then called to order by President Lindsey Hendren at 1 p.m. Pledges were led by Miranda Breid and Katie Thomas. Roll call was taken by Secretary Ashlynn Peterson. There were 24 members and12 adults in attendance. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Ashylen Peterson. Katie Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes and a second by Paige Hull. The motion passed. Megan Clampitt presented the Treasure’rs Report. We have a total of $2350.14 in the club account. Macy Holohan made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and a second by Miranda Breid. The motion passed. Next reports of committees were given. The Achievement Day committee met and decided that Achievement Day will be held on April 5, 2014. The blue ribbon point system is changing. Blue ribbons will now be passed out to any receive between 100 and 85 points. Clover kids will now be receiving Clover Kid ribbons. Fair committee met and the Monroe County fair will be July 13-19, 2014. They have proposed to have indoor exhibit check in on Sunday between 1 and 3 p.m. Ham check in has been proposed for Sunday between 3-5 p.m. The Fair Sale committee met and decided that no red ribbon animals or hams will be sold at the auction barn. Sellers will need to hand at save the dates for the fair sale. This is also away for the member to have a chance to enter a drawing to win $50 to $100. The sale committee has not made a decision on the amount yet. The Camp committee met and decided that camp will be held June 9-13, 2014. Camp prices have increased to $75 per member. This year’s camp theme will be the Wizard of Oz. The Fashion Review committee met and decided that there would be no changes to the rules. The decision of judging for clothes you make was brought to the table and they have made no decisions on what to do. Danielle Herrin presented a project report for Veteran Science. She learned how to give calves shot and how to work them. Old Business: The Madison club officers need to meet to clean up the Lion’s Den before the holidays. They decided to do the clean up on Nov. 27, at 3:45 p.m. The Lightening of the Christmas Tree is on Dec 1, at 5 p.m. Bulbs have been purchased in memory of Jacquie Stewart and Mary Anglein. New Business: Bonny Hendren is still missing enrollment forms for the Grieves and the Deavers. Please turn those enrollment forms in as soon as possible. The Madison club will be going to Wildwood Care Center on Dec. 22, at 1 p.m., to give gifts and sing Christmas carols. This will be considered a meeting. The club ornament exchange and carry-in dinner will be on Jan. 19, 2014. Every member is to purchase an ornament to exchange. Ornaments need to be wrapped. The club will provide the meat and every member needs to bring a covered dish. Announcements: The Leadership class will be in Mexico, on Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. Lindsey Hendren and Ashlynn Peterson will be going. The Paris Christmas Parade will be on Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Lineup is behind the library. Miranda Breid gave the Health and Safety Tip. The Safety tip was to be sure to wear orange during deer season. The Health tip was to wash your hands because it is cold and flu season. The next meeting will be Dec. 22, at 1 p.m., at Wildwood Care Center. The Thomas and Buck families provided snacks and drinks for the club. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mallory Grieve and a second by Marisa Holohan. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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Holliday Horizons 4-H Club News by Club Reporter Molly McGee On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Holliday Horizons 4-H Club met at the Holliday C-2 school. Fall trash pickup was along route A north of Holliday along with a wiener roast and hayride at the home of Bill and Chandra Blades was on the agenda for the afternoon and evening. Twenty-eight members and family were in attendance. Charlie and Leslie Rosenkrans were guests as well. There was no official meeting, but the next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Holliday C-2 School where there will be a carry in dinner and Bingo. Be sure to bring a canned good for Christmas is Caring and an ornament for Bingo.
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HOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU Monday, Dec. 2 - Friday, Dec. 6
SENIOR CENTER NEWS WEEKLY MENU
Monday, Dec. 2 - Dec. 6 Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday - Catfish Filet, Fried Potatoes, Cottage Cheese and Peaches, Hushpuppies Tuesday - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Peas and Pearl Onions, Pear Cobbler, Wheat Bread Wednesday - Chili, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Layer Salad, Caramel Apples Thursday - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Daffodil Cake, Wheat Bread Friday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Scalloped Cabbage, Ambrosia, Wheat Biscuit
Hand & Foot • Bingo •The Hand & Foot Club met on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Paris Senior Center, with 16 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Sue Tyler and Elvis Tyler. •Bingo was held on Monday, Nov. 25, with 12 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Betty Weaver and Cindy Hultz. •Call us for all your catering needs. •Anything from Fried Chicken with all the sides to your favorite desserts.
MADISON C-3 SCHOOL MENU Monday, Dec. 2 - Friday, Dec. 6
Breakfast Menu Monday- Pancakes, Sausage, Juice and Milk Tuesday - Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Milk Wednesday - Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Orange, Milk Thursday -Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Milk Friday - Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, Juice and Milk
Lunch Menu
Monday - Ravioli, Breadstick, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Milk Tuesday - Chicken Fajita with Lettuce and Tomato, Seasoned Rice, Refried Beans, Banana, Milk Wednesday - Goulash, Garlic Bread, Spinach Salad, Strawberries, Milk Thursday - Chili with Crackers, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Celery Sticks, Apple, Milk Friday - Hamburger, Lettuce and Tomato, Tater Tots, Peaches, Milk
***Salad is served as an alternate choice for lunch
Breakfast Menu
Monday - Cereal, Toast, Juice Tuesday - Breakfast Pizza, Pineapple Wednesday - Biscuit and Gravy, Juice Thursday - French Toast, Bacon, Raisins Friday - Casey’s Donut, Sausage, Juice
Lunch Menu
Monday - Chicken Strips, Broccoli and Cheese, Peach Cup, Hot Roll Tuesday - Tenderloin, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday - Vegetable Soup, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwich Thursday - Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Strawberries Friday - Cheese Pizza, Green Beans, Pineapple, Chocolate Chip Cookie
***Salad is served as an alternate choice for lunch
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Senior center staff may provide referrals to services for seniors such as meal delivery or home care aide services. Different areas have different types of senior centers. For some seniors, the center may be their only source of socialization with people their own age so a senior center can fulfill a very important role in society. Senior Centers are an important part of our community. Just as ‘senior’ is a relative term, ‘senior center’ can mean many different things too. They are perfect places to meet people and enrich your life. They are a hub for activities, information and services specifically geared toward ‘older’ adults. They enhance the well-being and independence of older adults
and encourage further involvement in the community. Most senior centers offer a hot, heart-healthy noon meal. Many are now offering menus with an international flavor. They offer health clinics, exercise classes for all fitness levels, arts and crafts workshops, clubs, computer labs, special events, social services, support groups and trips galore. Many offer a coffee bar and lounges that offer great opportunities for meeting old friends and making new ones. Centers are completely (ADA) handicapped accessible. Senior Centers are also a great way to connect with a wide variety of programs and services that are offered for older adults.
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Monroe County Health Department Schedule
December 2013 • GENERAL “WALK-IN” CLINICS Clinic will include immunizations, blood pressures, and other health services. LOCATIONS: Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays, December 5, 12 and 19. Monroe County Health Department in Paris from 8:00–10:00 a.m. on Mondays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Paris Nutrition Center from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4. • ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST The Environmental Public Health Specialist is available, by appointment, according to the following weekly schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to Noon. • WOMENS WELLNESS/FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC Clinic offers women of reproductive age, Cervical and Breast Screenings, STD Testing, and methods of birth control. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Clinic will be held Thursday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call for an appointment. • WIC Pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5 may qualify. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call for an appointment. LOCATIONS: Monroe City Christian Church, 214 Court St., Monroe City, on Tuesday, December 3 and Friday, December 20. Monroe County Health Department in Paris on Wednesday, December 4 and December 18. The Monroe County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. The health department will also be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in observance of New Years. Monroe County Health Department provides services in the home for the homebound patients. The objective of this program is to enable patients who do not require full-time nursing care to remain in their own homes. Care is given under the direction of a physician. Services include skilled nursing care, personal care, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Medicare, Medicaid, and many other commercial health insurance plans cover services. For information regarding the services provided by the Monroe County Health Department/Home Health Agency, please call 660327-4653 or 660-327-4259. All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis and in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Health.
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CHURCH NEWS
Granv Pastor Kenny’s message today was “Considering Thankfulness.” Scripture was taken from 2 Corinthians 9:15, Ephesians 5:20-21, and Psalms 100:4-5. What are we thankful for? Several individuals spoke of thankfulness, salvation, jobs, church body, joy and peace, and to be in a country where we are still able to comfortably gather and worship our God. We truly need to understand and comprehend the love God gives us. Giving thanks always for all things to God. Pray only in the name of Jesus, as He is the only way to the father! Prayers for Laura Lucas, Kent Carman, Dan Meers, Don Laird, Taylor Carr, Jean Bentzinger, Charlotte Omer, Gay Bergthold, John Baker, Mickey Sires, traveling mercies for Susan Duncan, Sierra Brown and her crew going to Minnesota for Operation Christmas Child, Don and Kathy Laird leaving for Texas for the winter, and those traveling for the holiday this week, Ben and Kacy Bell’s babysitter, Rianna’s family, families in the Philippines, and those without families during the holidays. Praises were for birth of Adam Robert Conley, born to Robert and Elizabeth on November 20th on his dad’s birthday and Grandparents are Bob and Karen Conley. Kathy Laird gave praise for her daughter’s school securing enough funding to start building their new Christian school, and Bev Holmes getting a deer. Hanging of the Green’s will be on Dec. 1, Christmas parade in Paris on Dec. 5, church members going to The Journey of Bethlehem Dec. 7, decorating of the Memorial Tree in Santa Fe will be on Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. Salt Saturday Dec. 14, No bible study again until Dec. 4. Bible study is every Wednesday night, carry in meal at 6 p.m., and study at 6:30 p.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., and worship service at 10:30 a.m.
On Sunday, Nov. 24, church services began with the pastor giving an opening prayer. Regular church meetings of the week were announced and all were encouraged to attend. Announcements included: Men’s breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., on Dec. 7, the Mountain Aires will play at Clarence Care Center on Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Cowboy church will have Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m., on Thanksgiving Day. The Christmas play will be during morning worship service on Dec. 22, at and church caroling will be at 3 p.m. The message this week was titled ‘A Life of Thanksgiving’ and came from Ephesians 5:19-20. Paul wrote Ephesians while in prison and told fellow believers to ‘make melody in your heart to God’ and to always give thanks to God for everything. Paul showed he had a thankful heart to God even while he was in prison. Being thankful to God is something the world needs to see in Christians. If we are not thankful why should they be? Being thankful is a choice. God will not give you a thankful heart if you do not choose to have one. If you are not thankful to God for His blessings you will develop the spirit of ingratitude. Being ungrateful hardens our heart towards God and turns our heart bitter, selfish, and makes our lives dissatisfied. Ingratitude is a sin as much as lying or stealing is. A true spirit of thanksgiving will restore a contented life and bring back the joy of salvation. While God desires for man to be holy, in prayer, and serve Him, God’s most desired response from man is thankfulness. Only one of ten lepers returned to thank Jesus for cleansing in Luke 17:11-19. The rest were to preoccupied with their selfishness even to say thank you to God’s Son. Thankfulness is the hinge pin that holds the other aspects of the Christian life together. If you are thankful for God’s word you will study it and let it affect your life. Being thankful for God’s love means you will share it with others. Being thankful for God’s presence means you will obey and pray. Being thankful for God’s leading means you will serve Him and being thankful for God’s provision means you will share it with those who need it. For those who live a life of thankfulness to God, pride, selfishness, and anger will go away for there is no room for them. What does it mean to offer God the ‘sacrifice of praise’? Many think it is to have a meaningful worship experience: either publically or privately. It is the act of actually thanking God for whatever circumstance that is in your life today. It is choosing to thank God when He is putting you in an uncomfortable place in life. I think it makes God smile when a stubborn, grumpy, self absorbed, and selfish human chooses to look beyond himself and gives God thanks for who He is and what He has done for mankind. All Christians should begin every morning with thanksgiving and praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving is not a day or season but a way of life.
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l Fellowship e p s l Go Pastor Terry Davison
There is an old cliché, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” lending to the philosophy that people don’t ever change: once a crook, always a crook…once a liar always… and certainly there is credence to that philosophy, as you know yourself. Oh, don’t act surprised: you know that there are things within yourself that you have complained to God about… and have struggled with on your own…and have lost sleep over…and reluctantly recognize the “fact” that you just can’t change yourself. The problem still exists, just as ugly as ever: perhaps a tiny bit subdued… or concealed from the public. Substantive change is more of an anomaly than it is a reality; diets seldom last…addictions hang on and on. As the Bible tells is, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. A friend of mine spent decades being ornery. He and his comrades got into just about every kind of trouble you can imagine. But one day he met Jesus Christ, and accepted Him as Lord and Savior. He then worked just as hard at staying out of trouble as he had getting into it previously. Later, he met some of his friends and they discussed the ‘old times, and the orneriness they had gotten into. One of them then remarked, “I feel sorry for you.” My friend asked, “Why…” “Because now, you can’t do all the things you want to…” My friend quickly responded, “Oh yes, I can…God just changed my ‘want to’s’.” The Apostle Paul noted, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13). It is not in our own strength, or our own will power that we can change much: we have to be like my friend, and let God change us.
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Pastor Fran Schnarre
The Christmas season begins this weekend at Granville Christian Church. All are invited to help decorate the church at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, and share snacks following. We will observe the first Sunday of Advent at worship on Dec. 1 and will meet to go caroling that afternoon at nursing homes in Paris and Shelbina. We will return to Pearl and Dale Ann Magruder’s house for a soup supper. We will have a special second Sunday worship on Dec. 8, when 25 youth and children will be involved in a Christmas program of skits and carols. Cookbooks have been ordered and will sell for $20 to benefit Relay for Life. They will be available in mid-December. Call Dale Ann Magruder to reserve your cookbook. We will be adopting a family for Christmas and donations are being taken to purchase gifts, and we are bringing food items for the Paris Christmas is Caring program. The Granville Christian Church schedule November and December is below. Saturday evening, Nov. 30, 5 p.m. decorate church for Christmas Sunday, Dec. 1: First Sunday in Advent, worship at 11 a.m. Caroling in the afternoon, soup supper that night Sunday, Dec. 8: Special worship Sunday: Christmas program, 11 a.m. Please bring food items for the Paris Christmas is Caring program. Sunday, Dec. 15: Worship service, 11 a.m. Young adults meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve services Sunday, Dec. 29: Fifth Sunday worship services We are still sending care packages to servicemen and women in the combat zones. Please contact Brenda Coffman with names and addresses. Come spend an hour in worship with the One who made you, saved you and loves you, on the first, third and fifth Sundays, Dec. 1, 15, and 29, (plus special second-Sunday Christmas program, Dec. 8).
Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be served on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Carter Hall. This is a free meal to all in the community. If you would like to attend and need a ride to the church, call 660-327-4405; if homebound, call to have a meal delivered. Morning worship began with a prelude by Kathy Miller, “We Gather Together”. John Mitchell gave the invocation; and said, “We need to put God first in all things”. It was announced that our church had sent 106 boxes for Operation Christmas Child, which is a praise. Keep praying for the boxes. John Mitchell gave the children’s sermon. He told them about the little boy’s lunch and how Jesus performed a miracle. He emphasized that the little boy gave everything he had. God performed the miracle. Think about how much God can do if we give Him everything. Reverend Wesley Hammond gave the “Call to Worship”. For the First Sunday of Advent, we need to think about the coming of Christ. Christ is the light of the world and the only way the world can see His light is through us. The children’s choir (9 children) sang a special, “Jesus is the Rock”, directed by Cheryl Gholson. John and DeDee Mitchell led children’s church. Reverend Wesley Hammond’s sermon was from 2 Timothy 1:1-7, entitled “Thanksgiving: Sincere Faith”. We must ask ourselves, “Do we have an attitude of Thanksgiving?” We have many reasons to be thankful but do we take time to reflect on these things? The early settlers were thankful for the bounty of their crops but also to the Native Americans who had helped them. In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he thanks God and says, “I constantly remember you in my prayers day and night.” We should thank God in spite of our circumstances. In verse 7, Paul writes, “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”
Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, November 24, with 30 members and guests in attendance. Rev. David Holmes led the Greetings and Announcements. Joys and concerns were shared before Rev. Holmes led the morning prayer. Communion was shared and tithes were offered. Rev. Holmes delivered the morning message from Psalms 131, “A Special Thanksgiving Message”. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Youth group meets on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. Adult Choir will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. followed by Community Cantata practice at 7 p.m. Annual Christmas Cantata, Sunday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Donations of cookies are needed for the reception after the cantata. Official Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. The offering plate will be passed twice each Sunday through Dec. 6 to collect a Christmas offering that will purchase $5 gift cards at Target and WalMart for Woodhaven individuals. Our goal: 10-15 individuals receive $20 in gift cards. Coffee mugs and commemorative plates are still available for sale. Serving next Sunday: Darleen McNutt and Linda Wood, Elders; Terry Barnes, Paula Delaney, Joanne Embree, and Linda Riley, Diaconate. Linda Wood, communion preparer. All are welcome to attend Sunday services.
The Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship Sunday, Nov. 24, which was Christ the King and Thanksgiving Sunday. Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry message was, “Give Thanks, Jesus is Real,” with Luke 23: 33-43 as the scripture. Konnie Wilson gave the Little Sermon, “Giving Thanks.” Nancy Schofield sang, “Thank You, Lord, for Your Blessings,” for the special. Sunday, Dec. 1, is the First Sunday of Advent. Monday, Dec. 2, is Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, the Administrative Council meets 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, is our Christmas Program at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, is Christmas Eve Come and Go Communion Service 5-6 p.m.
On Sunday, Nov. 24, the congregation of Holliday Christian Church gathered for worship as the prelude was played by Jane Akers, organist. Reverend David Holmes welcomed all in attendance. Collection of food items continued with donations of apple juice, SPAM and fruit cocktail. The requested items for Dec. 1, are macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and sauce. The church will host a chili supper on Wednesday, Dec. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Appreciation was expressed to Gerald Roberts for cleaning and modifying the candelabras and to the group who coordinated mailing of a church newsletter/ invitation. The community choir cantata will be performed at the Madison Christian Church on Sunday evening, Dec. 1. Happy birthday was sung to: Chris Akers, John McMorris, Elizabeth and Rachel Curtright, Brenda McMorris and Paisley Goring. Special 61st anniversary congratulations were for George and Willie Harris. Guy and Sandy Callison shared the joy of being great grandparents with the birth of Wyatt Scott this week. Loretta and Jerry Koch announced, with thanksgiving, that Cherie Graupman is now approved for the liver transplant list. The joy of both Helias and Marceline football teams heading to play for State Championships was voiced. The opening hymn, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”, was sung; pastoral prayer and “Gloria Patri” followed. Special prayers were asked for: Mac Donovan, Bill and Charlene Heathman, Bob Wisner, Marilyn Kelly, Gary Sunshine and for Tommy and Maxine Jones’ great grandchild. The Eddie Barton and Orma Duncan families were remembered in prayer. ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” was the prayer hymn sung; pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer followed. The communion hymn, “This Do In Remembrance of Me” was sung, as elders Gary Wilson and Pete Olney, went forward to serve at the Lord’s Table. Nellis Kotsenburg and Jerry Ragsdale served as deacons. The doxology closed the communion service, following sharing of communion and offering collection. Psalms 131 was the focus of Reverend Holmes’ morning message, “Humility, Simplicity and Integrity”. As the Psalm illustrates, these three lessons which are short to read take a long time to learn. The closing hymn, “Tell Me the Story of Jesus” was sung. Morning worship closed with prayer and singing of the “Spirit Song”. Following a time of fellowship and to enjoy refreshments, Mary McMorris read “God Blesses Perseverance” from “365 Things God Wants Us To Know.” “The Folded Napkin” was shared by Diane Wilson. Jim McMorris led the group in prayer and in study of Luke 21:1-4. Services are held each Sunday with worship at 9:30 a.m., and Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Pastor John Grimmett
The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service Sunday, Nov. 24. The board members of the Senior Citizens Community Center attended Sunday services to thank the congregation for a donation given to them from the church to help pay down their existing note. Tara Shelfield, center administrator, explained how this donation and note payment will positively impact the Senior center is the future. The ushers for this week’s service were John Gilmore and Jerry Crigler. Patti Grimmett led the congregation into worship service with, “My Country.” The call to worship was performed by the chancel choir and called, “Enter His Gates.” “ The beginning hymn was, “We Gather Together.” Pastor John Grimmett led the responsive reading from 1 Chronicles 16. Pastor John Grimmett read the announcements and asked for prayer concerns. He gave a pastoral prayer and The Lord’s Prayer. During worship service there was a congregational meeting. The special music piece, “Our Many Hymns of Thanks.” was performed by the chancel choir. The closing hymn was, “Count Your Blessings.” The benediction response was, “Give Thanks.” Patti Grimmett led the congregation out of worship service with, “Now Thank We All Our God.” The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold worship service next Sunday, Dec. 1. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. Announcements 12/3 Presbyterian Women will have their Christmas Dinner at noon. All church women are invited. Each person is to bring a Christmas thought or poem. 12/7 at 9 a.m. Circle 3 Annual Christmas Brunch with optional gift exchange - will meet at Larry and Robbie’s home 12/8 Christmas Is Caring Home Tour Fundraiser: 4-8 p.m. 12/15 Christmas is Caring Musical Fundraiser: Our Choir will perform our Christmas Cantata “Christmas! Sing of the Wonder” and the Paris Community Hand Bell Choir will also play - the program will start at 2:00 p.m. 12/18 at 6:30 p.m. we will have our Children’s Christmas Program. We need refreshments to serve after the program. Please let Robbie know if you are able to bring cookies or punch. This is an opportunity for us to greet the families of our kids group--please plan to attend!
Paris First Christian Church held a Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday, Nov. 24, with Pastor Donna Scott officiating. Her morning message, “Be Strong,” was based on Colossians 1:11-20. Special Music was provided by the Hallelujah Bells, who played “Kum Ba Yah,” and by the SongBirds, who sang “Call on His Name.” The congregation joyously welcomed new members, Logan Bross, Lainie Chandler, Hope Chandler, and Adam Forrest, who were baptized into the faith by Reverend Scott and Jon Best, the grandfather of Hope and Lainie. Anita Ness presented them with Bibles and Certificates. Fresh flowers decorated the altar and were in loving memory of Harry Baker and George Hodgman. Participants were: Worship Leader Jim Scott; Elders Everett and Sharon Martin; Diaconate Randy Boulware, Bill McKinney, Fred Vincent, and Bob Crabtree; Acolytes Dawson Bross and Nick Wheaton; Organist Mary Jo Wilson; Music Director Vanessa Forrest; SongBirds Directors Gayle Threlkeld and Nancy Bierly; and Junior Church Leader Anita Ness. The annual congregational meeting was held after worship followed by a carry-in dinner to celebrate those baptized. Pat Hillard celebrates a birthday this week. Sympathy to the families of Orma Duncan and Eddie Barton. December Elder’s Helping Hands are Donald Johnson and Clint Chandler. Church contacts are (660) 327-4440 or fc418@centurytel.net. Pastor Donna Scott’s contacts are (660) 327-1355 or (573) 933-0593.
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COMMUNITY NEWS How To Cook A Thanksgiving Turkey Submitted by Paris R-II Kindergarten Classes
Ms. Tracy Huffman’s Kindergarten Class Emma Ashenfelter, Age 5 “My parents will go to IGA and buy a turkey. I will put spice on it that is not very hot and maybe some special stuff like gravy. Then I will cook it in the oven but my mommy and daddy have to put it in the oven. I will cook it at I think 10 degrees for maybe like 2 hours. Then we will eat it.” Chloe Cockrell, Age 5 “Me and my grandpa will hunt for a turkey. We will bring it home on the four wheeler and get it ready to cook. I will put it with chicken and cut it up. I will cook it on a fire outside for a few minutes. Then I can finally eat it.” Chase Kendrick, Age 5 “Me and Colton and Dad and Uncle Sam will go hunting and shoot a turkey. We gut it and get it ready to cook. We put some sour stuff on it that makes it good. We put salt and pepper on it by sprinkling it on then rubbing it. Then my mom puts it in the oven at 55 degrees for 20 minutes I think. Then our family comes over and we cook some more stuff. We put all the food on our plates and then we pray and eat the turkey.” Sara Davenport, Age 5 “I get the turkey at the grocery store. I put spices on it like pepper and a little bit of red pepper. I put it in the oven at 70 degrees for a little bit. Maybe like two hours I think. When it’s done cooking we cut it up and pray for it and eat it.” Jacob Kohler, Age 6 “Me and my mom will go to IGA and buy a turkey. We will put spicy stuff on it but not peppers. We will put salt on it and that’s all. My mom or dad will put it in the oven at 12 degrees for 8 minutes. When it’s done we will eat and pray.” Briar Perkins, Age 6 “I want to hunt in the woods to get a turkey. I will shoot a big Tom turkey. I will bring it home and get it ready. I will cut it up and put spices on it like pepper and then I will put vegetables in with the turkey and put juice in. I will put it in the oven at 240 degrees for 44 minutes. When it’s done I will put a shot thing (thermometer) in to see how hot it is. Then I will cut it up and give it to everybody and then I will be done.” Cayden Poddany, Age 6 “I will hunt for a turkey. When I get it home I will put spices on it like baking spices. Then I will put it on a fire and cook it for I’d say like 20 minutes. I will take it out of the fire and cut it up and put some ketchup on it. I will cut it in really little pieces and then I will eat it.”
Elijah Reynolds, Age 6 “I am going to hunt for a turkey. I will put it in a pan and put salt on it. I will cook it in the microwave for 9 minutes. After that I will take a break for a little bit and then just eat it.” Brad Skinner, Age 6 “I will go hunting with my dad and shoot a turkey. I will gut it and cook it. I will put salt on it and cook it in the oven at 1000 degrees for 8 minutes. We will pray and eat.”
Launa Ford, Age 6 “We will buy a turkey at IGA. To get it ready to cook we will probably put spices and salt and pepper on it. We put it in the oven at 20 degrees for 1 hour. My dad will probably cut it up and then we will eat it.” Aubrey Youse, Age 5 “Me and my mom will buy the turkey at WalMart. When we get home we will put a little bit of butter on it. We will put spices on it like hot sauce and salt. We will put it in a pan with peppers and water. We will cook it in the oven. My dad will put it in the oven because he helps cook and if I do it I will get burnt. It will cook at 10 degrees for awhile like 8 hours. When it’s done cooking my mom will cut it up and put it with mashed potatoes. We will put gravy on it. Then we eat it.” Khloee Hendren, Age 6 Me and my mom will go buy a turkey at IGA. We will put butter on it in a pan and put it in the oven. We will cook it at 20 degrees for 15 minutes. We will take it out of the oven and my dad will cut it. We will eat it with stuffing and pea salad and pumpkin pie.
Zach Howard 1. I go hunting with my dad to get a turkey. 2. We soften it up and put a thermometer in it. 3. Let it cook for a minute. 4. Put 2 cups salt in it and 2 cups of sugar. 5. Let it cook for like 1 minute in the microwave. 6. Eat it with your family.
Kaitlynn Kinkade 1. Buy a 17 pound turkey at Aldi. 2. Cut it into small pieces. 3. Put it in a rectangle pan. 4. Put a little bit of salt and powder on it. 5. Cook it for two hours in the microwave. Mairyn Kinnaman 1. Go shoot a turkey in the woods. A grown up should go with you. 2. Get the guts out of the turkey. 3. When it is clean, put 3 cups of turkey seasoning on it. 4. Put it in a big pan. 5. Put it in the oven for 16 hours on 18 degrees. 6. Eat it with your family. La’Vaya Miller 1. Buy a 18 pound turkey from Dollar General. 2. Bake it for 25 seconds. 3. Be sure to put bar-bque sauce on the sides. 4. Then you need to put it in the oven to make sure it is not cold. 5. Then put just a touch of salt and pepper. 6. Set it on the counter. 7. Get drinks ready. 8. Eat the turkey with your family!
Landen Chapman 1. Make the crust first with 1 tsp. sugar, 4 cups flour, and 5 pinches of blue and white sprinkles. 2. Make the filling with 5 tsp. sugar and 1 large pumpkin. 3. Put the pumpkin pie in the oven until it is hard. 4. Put a cherry on top. Jamie Freeman 1. Make the crust with 1 cup flour and ½ cup pumpkin sugar. 2. Roll out the crust with a rolling pin. 3. Put the crust in a pie pan. 4. Make the pumpkin filling by cutting up a 2 inch pumpkin. 5. Put in 3 inches of sugar and 5 inches of pumpkin sugar. 6. Put it in the pan with the crust. 7. Bake it for 15 minutes in a very hot oven. About 100 degrees. Khylee Ketchum 1. I make the crust with pumpkin seeds and 2 salt and peppers. 2. Put the crust in a pie pan. 3. I get the pumpkin guts and put them in the pan. 4. You need to put in some protein, milk, 6 cups of flour, salt, and broccoli. 5. You cook it for 60 minutes in the oven on 1611 degrees.
Paris R-II Kindergarten Classes Sarah Morton 1. Use 2 coconuts to make the crust. 2. Get one really big pumpkin. 3. Cut it open and put the pumpkin stuff in the bowl. 4. Put crushed up candy canes in it. 5. Pour it into a pan. 6. Cook it in the oven for 7 minutes. 7. When it is done put candy canes, gumballs, and M&Ms on the top, but don’t push them into the pie.
Justin Rowe 1. Get 1 cup salt, 1 dough of sugar, and 1 spoon of milk to make the crust. 2. Stir it all up in a bowl. 3. Put it on a plate. 4. Get 1 cup of water, some dough of milk, and put all the seeds from one pumpkin in to make the filling. 5. Bake it in the hot oven for 6 minutes. 6. Put more crust on top when it is done. 7. Eat it. Takota Evans 1. Use brown bread to make the crust. 2. Smash the bread down into the pan. 3. Use oranges and pumpkin to make the filling. 4. Then you have pumpkin pie.
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Sophia Crusha 1. Send your dad hunting for a turkey. 2. Take off the feathers. 3. Put it in a big pan. 4. Add ½ cup salt. 5. Cook it for 41 minutes in a 61 degree oven. 6. When it is done, eat it with your family. Chase Graupman 1. I go hunting all by myself with my bow. 2. I find a turkey at the Mississippi River on top of the hill. 3. I make Dad dress the turkey. 4. Put the turkey in a pizza pan. 5. Put 5 pieces of sugar on there. That’s all. 6. Cook it in the 50 degree oven for 50 minutes. 7. Pray for it and then we eat it all.
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Owen Buie 1. Make the filling by cutting up 1 big pumpkin and putting it in a big bowl. 2. Add 1 cup flour, 1 spoon of sugar, and 1 spoon of salt. 3. Stir it up. 4. Make the crust with a lot of flour and 1 cup dough. 5. Put some flour on the table and roll out the dough. 6. Put the dough in a pie pan. 7. Pour the filling into the crust. 8. Bake it for 15 minutes in a 62 degree oven. 9. Don’t put Cool Whip on top. Chloe Bush 1. Chop up 1 inch of ham in little pieces and put it in a bowl with 2 inches of flour. Stir to make the crust. 2. Chop up 1 whole large pumpkin (but not the stem) and put it in a bowl. 3. Add 1 inch sugar, 2 inches salt, and 1 scoop of pepper, and stir. 4. Put the ingredients in a pie pan. 5. Cook for 5 minutes in a 4 degree oven. 6. You can maybe put Cool Whip on top.
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On the dates indicated, the Monroe County Commissioners including Presiding Commissioner Mike Minor, Eastern District Commissioner Mike Whelan and Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner met in regular session. Besides approving their regular minutes the commissioners accomplished the following: Friday, Nov. 1 - Commission approved routine payroll and expenditures; Commission interviewed candidates for Road & Bridge Supervisor position; Commission inspected various roads and bridges; Commission met with Blair Joiner to discuss 911 operations. Monday, Nov. 4 - Commission inspected numerous roads and bridges; Cheryl Elliott with USDA Rural Development appeared to introduce herself and update the commission on current programs offered by USDA; Commission concluded interviews for R&B Supervisor positions and reviewed all applicants; Commission spoke with Aaron McVicker of Shafer, Kline & Warren Engineering, regarding BRO Project #42. Friday, Nov. 8 - Commission attended the Industrial Development Authority of the County of Monroe board meeting; Commission met with Joe Ralph Buckman, Commissioner of the Monroe City Special Road District, regarding status of a road; Commission opened sealed bids on a new backhoe loader. Those attending the bid opening were Gary Million, Tri State Construction Equipment Co.; Jerry Jansen, Luby Equipment Service; Chris Akright, Altorfer Cat. Following review of the bids Commissioner Turner made a motion to award the bid to Altorfer Cat, for trade difference of $50,050. Motion was seconded by Com-
Collection Center Jefferson City Nov. 14 – Nov. 20, 2013 Brandi Nicole Beckham – Paris; Failure to Transfer Plates of Vehicle Within 30 Days - $30.50 Robert H. Griggs, Jr. – Independence; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.) - $30.50 John Eugene Hayhurst – Paris; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Gabriel Paul Morgans – Moberly; Failure to Register Mtr Veh - $30.50 Daniel Lee Schertz – Lees Summit; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 m.p.h.) - $55.50 Rhonda Lynn Thacker – Columbia; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.) - $30.50 Donald Bruce Wyne – Maryville; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 m.p.h.) - $30.50 missioner Whelan. Motion passed by vote; Commissioner Turner (Yes); Commissioner Minor (Yes); Commissioner Whelan (Yes); Commission met with Blair Joiner to discuss 911 operations; Following review by the Commissioners of applications and personal interviews of those applying for the Road & Bridge Supervisor position, Commissioner Turner made a motion to hire Allan DeOrnellas for the position. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Whelan. Motion passed by vote; Commissioner Turner (Yes); Commissioner Minor (Yes); Commissioner Whelan (Yes).
Historical Society holds annual meeting Monroe County Historical Society held its Annual meeting at the Senior Citizens Center on Oct. 28. The center served a wonderful dinner of roast
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beef and ham. After a short business meeting highlighting the accomplishments of the past year the entertainment was John Williams
on the fiddle and Kenny Applebee accompanying him on the guitar. They played several lively tunes and took a few requests. Special guests of the eve-
ning were Mr. Williams grandparents, Bill and Charlotte Utterback. Next meeting will be Nov. 25 at the library basement
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Holiday Hours Holiday Hours Announced for M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the holiday hours of operation for the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center at Mark Twain Lake: The Visitor Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Weekend, Nov. 28, through Dec. 1. Open weekdays Dec. 2, through Dec. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Dec. 15, through Jan. 5, 2014. You may follow us on Facebook for the latest updates or ask to be included on our news release list. You may contact the Visitor Center at 573-565-2112 or by email at marktwaininfo@usace. army.mil.
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Small Business Saturday Nov. 30 If you have not seen the advertisements on television lately, it is small business Saturday on Nov. 30. This is the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is a special day for everyone to celebrate and support the business owner who creates jobs and supports the local community. Small business owners need the customers who purchase locally, to invigorate the economy and keep our communities thriving. The Small Business Administration along with American express has free resources for Small Business Saturday. The Small Business Administration Site is located at www.sba.gov/saturday ,the site has ways for customers to find participating small businesses. The small business owner can find tips and resources for small business market their business during the Holidays. Some tips include ways to maximize your return on sponsoring or hosting Holiday events; Holiday marketing on a limited budget and things to know when hiring tem-
porary workers. The www.smallbusinesssaturday.com site has free online banners and logos to use to promote your business on blog, website or anywhere else online. The site also has email and social media templates to help drive traffic with preloaded posts, blog examples, tweets and emails. Come out this weekend and support your local businesses this Holiday season. Your support helps small businesses create two out of three new jobs and keeps the dollars in your community. Communities stay strong when people support each other. Have a safe and happy Holiday season. This article was written by Charles Holland, Business Development Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri SBTDC. Charles is located in Paris, and can be reached at (660)327-4158 or hollandca@missouri. edu . Please feel free to contact Charles with any business question.
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Do you know any of these people? If so stop in to the Monroe County Historical Society in the City of Paris building or call them at 660-327-4805.
2013 Holiday Home Tours benefits Christmas Is Caring
2013 Holiday Home Tours – A Christmas is Caring Benefit There will be 5 homes on the tour this year. The tour will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, from 4-8 p.m. The money donated at the homes will go to Christmas is Caring. While touring the homes people can give at one home or all homes. 1. Brenda Bragg –18714 Monroe Road 869, Paris Bus Hwy 24 Brenda’s home was built in the early 1800’s and is a two story structure built of brick that is 3 layers thick. The home has the original tin roof. Many wonderful stories come with this beautiful home. One such story is that the Priest Family held the Paris High School Prom at this home in 1917. Brenda has decorated the home with items that she has collected while her late husband was in the service. They have lived in many places in the 20 years they served our country. 2. David and Vicky Kiethline, 25344 Rte. AA, Paris – 1st house on the
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Rt. After turning on to Rte. AA off of Hwy 15 South. David and Vicky’s home is a ranch style home that is only 5 years old. This beautiful home is decorated with over 1000 Santas!!! Vicky has hand made the wreaths and swags in the home. Vicky also has over 400 Precious Moment figurines on display. Vicky loves to decorate for Christmas! This is a must see! 3. Jerry and Rosemary Pieper, 17842 Monroe Road 717 – Near Golf Coarse Jerry and Rosemary built this beautiful home in 2001. The home has two bedrooms and a wonderful sunroom with views of the golf coarse and lake. The house was built to be efficent and to have minimal maintenance. The acreage surrounding the home is a prairie with native grasses and flowers. This is home to many types of wildlife that the Piepers can view from the many windows in the home. 4. Kenny and Shelia Ju-
rgestmeyer, 29083 Monroe Road 436, Paris – Old Florida Road – 3+/- miles from Paris Kenny and Shelia built this wonderful log home with their own hands and moved into this amazing house about four years ago. The home has 5 bedrooms and has a deck and large patio that is made of stamped concrete. The home has cathedral ceilings with hardwood floors and has an open floor plan. This cozy house is decorated with many animal mounts, as the Jurgestmeyer family are avid hunters. Shelia loves to decorate for Christmas and has many decorations
to complement the cabin’s features. 5. Bob and Peggy Crabtree – 603 Rock Road, Paris Bob and Peggy bought this beautiful two story home a few years ago and upgraded many rooms when they purchased the house. The kitchen has gorgeous black counter tops. Bob and Peggy along with their two daughters and grandchildren decorate all the rooms in the house for Christmas with many trees and items that they have collected over the years. Every corner in every room is beautifully decorated.
The Salt River Master Gardeners will meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Palmyra Sesquicentennial Building in Palmyra. There will not be a speaker this month. Officers for 2014 will be installed. The Salt River Master Gardeners are a group of Missouri Master Gardeners from Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Pike, and
Lewis counties. One of our goals is to have continuing education for adults and children. The public is invited to attend. If you have a gardening question, please contact Cecelia Obert, President 573-822-5481, or Alix Carpenter, Agronomy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Marion County 573-769-2177.
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The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors encourages everyone in the local community to shop small on Saturday, Nov. 30, in support of Small Business Saturday. “When you think locally and buy locally you help the local economy in many ways,” said Chamber Board President David Eales. “Buying things in our local communities keeps the tax monies there and helps pay for local infrastructure - from sidewalks and street lights to city improvements.” “Do some of your shopping in the local community and help our county grow,” added President Eales. Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the shopping day dedicated to independent retailers is now in its
fourth year. As it has grown in awareness and popularity, it has also become a foil to Black Friday, the day when consumers typically head to bigger stores for deep discounts on holiday merchandise. Last year, consumers spent $5.5 billion on the day, according to American Express, the primary organizer behind the annual event, and the National Federation of Independent Business.
The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors encourages all our local residents to shop locally on Saturday, Nov. 30 and at all times throughout the year. Local businesses return monies to the county. Let’s spend as much money as we can locally, which in turn will help our local economies. Sincerely, David Eales, President Charles Holland, Vice-President Mary Brown, Secretary Joanne Bonney, Administrative Assistant Troy Vaughn, Tara Sheffield, Glenn E. Turner, Lloyd Miller, Ashley Kendrick, Steve Hancock
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Lockhart leads way in scoring in tourney The Paris Junior High Lady Coyotes ran through the bracket to a Lewis and Clark Conference Championship, their second consecutive title with wins over Slater, Marceline and Salisbury. Slater Drew Lockhart ruled the boards and led the Lady Coyotes in scoring with double digit points (11) versus Slater on way to a Lady Coyote 33-10 victory. Hannah Mitchell drilled a first quarter three pointer to give the Lady Coyotes a lead they never relinquished. Lockhart added a put back and a free throw and Grace Peak added a jumper. In the second quarter Lockhart added another put back. She also added a bucket in the third and two more in the fourth quarter. The Lady Coyotes pounded the ball down court in the third period with Peak hitting a bucket and adding a free throw for an old fashioned three point play; Madison Wheelan hit a jumper, Regan Ragsdale ha a jumper, a free throw and another runner; Andrea Unterbrink hit two jumpers and Lockhart added her put back. Lockhart dominated the final stanza with two buckets and Mitchell added a bucket and a free throw. Scoring: Grace Peak 5, Madison Wheelan 2, Regan Ragsdale 5, Andrea Unterbrink 4, Drew Lockhart 11, Hannah Mitchell 6. Marceline The Lady Coyotes dominated Marceline with a 29-8 win in the
tourney semi final. Drew Lockhart again led the Lady Coyotes in scoring with another double-digit game – 13 points. Andrea Unterbrink added 8 points, Regan Ragsdale hit for 4 points while Grace Peak and Hannah Mitchell each hit a bucket to take the Coyotes to the final. Salisbury The Lady Coyotes had seven players crack the scoring column on way to their 36-14 tournament win over Salisbury for the tournament title. The Lady Coyotes outscored Salisbury 9-6 in the first quarter with Grace Peak hitting a couple jumpers, Regan Ragsdale was strong in the paint for hit two free throws and Andrea Unterbrink hit a jumper and a charity toss. Paris took the second quarter 7-2 with Hannah Mitchell, Drew Lockhart and Ragsdale hitting buckets and Makayla Fox hit a free throw and Paris doubled up Salisbury 16-8 at the half. The third period was all Paris as they outscored the Lady Panthers 11-2 for a 27-10 lead after three periods. It was a Lockhart quarter as she hit three baskets and a free throw. Andrea Unterbrink and Ragsdale also hit jumpers. Hannah Mitchell hit a couple jumpers in the final period; Maariko Williams hit a jumper as did Grace Peak for the final nine points in the 36-14 final and their second consecutive tourney title. Scoring: Grace Peak 6, Makayla Fox 1, Maariko Williams 2, Regan Ragsdale 6, Andrew Unterbrink 5, Drew Lockhart 9, Hannah Mitchell 7.
Lady Coyotes capture Lewis and Clark Conference tourney for 2nd year in a row Paris Junior High 8th grade girls defeated Slater, Marceline, and Salisbury in a clean sweep to bring home the Lewis and Clark Championship plaque for the second year in a row! Paris Lady Coyotes Conference Champs, left to right: First row - Makayla Fox, Katie Reams, Taylor Gruber, Madison Wheelan, Grace Peak. Second row - Hannah Mitchell, Maariko Williams, Andrea Unterbrink, Regan Ragsdale, Drew Lockhart, Amber Chapman, Coach Rick Reading. SUBMITTED PHOTO
89th Annual Monroe City Basketball Tournament Dec. 9-14 • Girl’s Bracket
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Auctioneers Note: Having sold his farm. Edwin & Hazel will sell the following items.
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(Top) Hannah Mitchell steps back and drills a three pointer. (Bottom) Zac Rentschler, left, and Dakota Howard sky for a rebound. (Right) Tyler Duff nails a jumper. Madison JH coverage in next week’s Appeal. APPEAL PHOTOS
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Outdoor Items: 2009 Craftsman LT1000 Lawnmower, 18 hp; Fish Sane; Small Harrow for Garden Tractor; Fish Traps; Springfield 20 Gauge Single Shot Household: Dining Room Table and 6 Chairs; Washer and Dryer; Deep Freeze; China Dishes; Oak Dresser w/Glass Knobs; Kelvinator Refrigerator / Freezer; Waterfall Bed Suite; Glass Jars; Coo Coo Clock; Exercise Bike; Fish Basket; Pine Bookshelf; Brass Bed; Oak Dresser; Pine Bedroom Suite; Sanyo TV Antiques: JL Cluskey #4 Crock; JL Cluskey #5 Crock; JL Cluskey #6 Crock; 1 Gal Crock Jug; Spool Leg Table; Enterprise Sausage Stuffer; Western 1/2 Gal Jug; 1 Gal Crock Jar; 5- Cream Cans; Double Rinse Tub Stand; #3 Crock Churn C Brown; Jar Marbles; 1 Gal Crock; Enamel Table w/ Pullout Leaves; Lot of Harness; Cream Separator; 4 Lard Kettle Shop Items and Farm Equipment: 8.25x20 Truck Chains; JD Hay Wagon; Lot of Hand Tools; B&D Cordless Drill; 3 pt Boom; Pole Saw; Seeder; Craftsman Router; Saddle; Floor Jack; Wrenches; Ratchets; Saw Box; Bench Model Drill Press; Stock Tank; Large Roll Brake Cable; 3pt Scoop; Kewanee Disk 8’ Pull type w/Cylinder; NI Spreader Ground Driven
TERMS: List is subject to additions and deletions. Not Responsible for accidents or theft. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over this advertising.
Seller: EDWIN & HAZEL BUSH TRUST For more information please contact Wheeler Auctions at 660-327-5890 or visit our website at www.wheelerauctions.com
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Thanksgiving Thank You’s
The Paris R-2 Preschoolers are thankful for many blessings! They made a master list together of what they are thankful for. Then each student dictated their personal lists. These blessings were listed on individual turkey tail feathers and made into two wonderful giant Turkeys for the classroom and classroom door. (We apologize for any misspelled names of family members or pets).
Sylvee Graupman – Mommy, Daddy, brother Chase, cousins Kaylee and Megan, God, and Jesus
AM Class: I’m thankful for…..
Jackson Mikel – turkey, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, and dogs
Will Arends – water parks, cats, Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, Dad, and sister Evie Hunter Bassler – 4-wheelers, Grandma, Grandpa, Mommy, dogSammy, outdoors, and tractors Rieanna Bosely – Daddy, Mommy, sisters – Layla & Dara, PaPa, Jessica, and teachers Gretchen Crusha – Santa, horses, family, Mommy, Daddy, sisters, PaPa and Grandma Connor Eckkman – warm bed, Mommy, Dad, food, friends, cats, and toys Brooklyn Gibbs – blankie, God, Jesus, Mary, pillows, family, and friends Kaden Graupman – Daddy, Mom, sisterKennedy, Pa, Grandma, friends, teachers, and dog-Tracy.
Claire Homes – dogs, cats, family, brother, sisters, and toys
PM Class: I am thankful for…
Kaydence Berrey – turkey, Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, teachers, and brother-Dallas
Sage Hunter – teachers, family, toys, friends, coloring, and my house
Sawyer Clements – Jesus, brothers, sister, parents, God, teachers, and turkey
Brandon Mattingly – Dad, Mom, dog, TV, food, friends, and family
Raygen Crum – Daddy, Mommy, sister, toys, Barbie toys, friends, and school
Logan Mitchell – Mom, Dog-Casey, Dad, Grandmas, Grandpas, teachers, and sister Kaylee
Grant Henry – doggies, Mommy, Daddy, Gracie, Garrett, Grandpa, and Grandma
Kaylee Knight – Mommy, Dad, Grandma, sister-Skylar, PaPa, toys, and brother-Will Jason Kohler – my dog Tinker, my cat Kelly, Mommy, Dad, family, friends, and Mrs. Parn Ethan Krager – family, my dog Tilly, Santa Claus, toys, recess, pumpkin pie, and playtime
Kentlie Ensor – sister, Mommy, Daddy, MeeMee, PaPa, Uncle, and Mrs. Parn
Emmett Lee – turkey, friends, Addi, PaPa, MaMa, family, and my home Anthony Levings – Dad, Mom, Grandpa, brothers, toys, family, and friends
Melanie Moore – family, dogs – Brady, Bridgette, and Gunner, sisters, friends, teachers, Santa, and recess
Autumn Nobe – Grandpa, Mommy, brother - Clayton, Daddy, teachers, and Santa Claus
Katelyn Roberts – friends, Grandma, Mom, Dad, Grandpa Day-Day, dog-Mickey, and cat-Alli
Landon Pease – school, Dad, Grandpa, Mom, teachers, books, and food
Jalyn Snider – friends, family, cat, bed, toys, food, and pumpkin pie Alissa Stickney – Mommy, Easter Bunny, Daddy, family, friends, Cat – Purr, and Guinea pig - Pipsqueak Savanah Taylor – turkey, family, Baby Brother, Thanksgiving, cat, dog, and friends Ontario Tillman – stuffed animals, crayons, Mom, Dad, brother Tavian, toys, Grandma and Grandpa. Bryce Wade – turkey, deer meat, bulls, cows, warm house, sheep, and family
Jesse Perkins – God, barns, Mom, Dad, brother-Briar, teachers, and Jesus Gabe Rowe – Grandma Debbie, PaPa, brother-Justin, parents, friendAnthony, recess, and dog – Tank
Morgan Feezor – Mommy, puppy – Maya, sister, MamMa, PaPa, Santa Claus, and friends
Kaden Smith – family, teachers, toys, pet rabbits, sunshine, friends, and recess Lily Wheaton – Daddy, Mommy, brothers – Ethan and Chase, Grandmas, Grandpas, Haylee, and teachers.
Kylie Fugate – Mommy, Daddy, PaPa, MamMa, friends, God, and Christmas Lucious Goff – Mom, Dad, toys, drawing, school, pumpkin pie, and brothers Maya Gudderra – Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, brother -Nithin, friends, and family
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Paris R-II Pre-School Classes
Colonists, Indians share first ever Thanksgiving Some 100 people, many of them seeking religious freedom in the New World, set sail from England on the Mayflower in September 1620. That November, the ship landed on the shores of Cape Cod, in present-day Massachusetts. A scouting party was sent out, and in late December the group landed at Plymouth Harbor, where they would form the first permanent settlement of Europeans in New England. These original settlers of Plymouth Colony are known as the Pilgrim Fathers, or simply as the Pilgrims. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving
celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.
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• The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days. • The pilgrims didn’t use forks; they ate with spoons, knives, and their fingers. • Mashed potatoes, pumpkin pies, popcorn, milk, corn on the cob, and cranberries were not foods present on the first Thanksgiving’s feast table.
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• Lobster, rabbit, chicken, fish, squashes, beans, chestnuts, hickory nuts, onions, leeks, dried fruits, maple syrup and honey, radishes, cabbage, carrots, eggs, and goat cheese are thought to have made up the first Thanksgiving feast. • The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition began in the 1920’s. • Sarah Josepha Hale, an American magazine editor, persuaded Abraham Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday. She is also the author of the popular nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb” • The average weight of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds. • A 15 pound turkey usually has about 70 percent white meat and 30 percent dark meat.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Dec. 5 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Drawing and refreshments Also Celebrating Home with Mary Sue Branham
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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41 acres hunting ground with creek running through property, some conservation easement on property. Water and electric close. Monroe County $53,500 45.8 acres with mixture of woods, pasture and tillable ground. A lake and a small pond on the property. Close to Paris. Would be a great building spot or hunting piece! Asking $2,750 an acre. 2 Bed 1 bath country home on 20 acres South of Paris MO off Hwy KK. Has some older out buildings. Home needs some TLC. Would make great for a place to build and use the older home as a rental. Comes with a stocked lake on the property. Most of the property is fenced. 625 Bryan Ave., Paris 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on an acre lot with a 30 ft x 50 ft shop. Fenced in back yard with new deck. New siding and windows and almost everything else updated in 2011. $159,500
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PEANUTS ARE HERE! Get yours at CO-OP AgriService, Hwy. 24 W., Paris. ......................................47-tfn NOW CARRYING BIRDSEED: CO-OP Agri-Service, Hwy. 24 W., Paris. ......................................47-tfn GLOVES!!! Stop by and see our new selection of gloves. Monroe County CO-OP .......................................46-tfn
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The land owned or rented by the following are posted against trespassing for the 2012-13 hunting season. The charge is $1.00 per line each week for the season and is to be PAID IN ADVANCE.
Jane Miller Farm (6/6/14) Carl & Roger Ball (11/21/14) Ronald R. Krigbaum (6/6/14) Jerry Bogle Farms (10/31/14)
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FOR SALE: 1993 Totally Refinished Doublewide 3br/3ba, will finance with $1,000 down. Lake Village, Paris (636) 528-7622 Shirley Lindeman
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SERVICES DRY DOCK: Winter Hours Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4:30 - 9 p.m. For questions call (573) 560-0084. ..........................................40-tfn
FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT: R&R Apartments, 1006 E. Martin, Perry. 1 2- bedroom, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, snow removal. Call Frank or Shelly (573) 565-3392........................tfn
SHOP IN THE PARIS AREA: McLaughlin’s Western Store has gifts for the whole family. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.................................48-2t
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A CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DREAM: 39th Annual Xi Gamma Rho Gift and Craft Show will be on Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Paris High School. Admission: $2.00. Lunch available. .......................................48-1t
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF HOLLIDAY CANDIDATE FILING FOR APRIL 8, 2014 ELECTION Pursuant to section 115.127 of the revised Missouri statutes, notice is hereby given the following offices are to be filled on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Three board members (two year terms each). Opening date for filing is December 17, 2013. Closing date for filing is January 21, 2014. Declaration for candidacy may be filed with the city clerk at 101 West Reid St. Between the hours of 8 a.m. And 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Declarations of candidacy received shall be placed on the ballot in the order they are received. The last day to register to vote for this election is March 12, 2014. Sandy Callison---Clerk---Holliday, Mo.
BID NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Monroe County PWSD No.2 23504 Highway 24, Paris, Missouri 65275 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of (briefly describe nature, scope and major elements of the work) Holliday Sewer System Improvements will be received by Monroe County PWSD No.2 at the office of 23504 Highway 24, Paris, Missouri 65275 until 2:30 p.m. on December 19, 2013, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, including, Information For Bidders, Form of: 1. Klingner & Associates, P.C., 4510 Paris Gravel Road, Hannibal, MO 63401 2. McGraw Hill Construction Dodge Reports Plan Room, 6330 Knox Industrial Drive, St. Louis. MO 63139 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Klingner & Associates, P.C. located at 4510 Paris Gravel Road, Hannibal, MO 63401 upon payment of $40 for each set. Wage Rates paid on construction work for this project shall be at least equal to the prevailing wage rates as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor and by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations of Missouri. BIDDERS on this WORK will be required to comply with Executive Order No. 11246 and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as set out in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Richard Webber, President Published on: November 21, 28 and December 5, 2013
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A big thank you for the men at the Paris Rural Fire Department for helping us to put out our grass fire. They did a super job and we certainly did appreciate it! Thank you,
Zane and Vivian Miller
HELP WANTED CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Monroe County Farm Bureau is looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to serve as a Customer Service Representative for the local service center. Duties include working with the local insurance staff and home office departments. Candidate must be a high school graduate with strong clerical skills and the ability to work well with Farm Bureau members and customers. Strong computer skills required, with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs a plus. We offer competitive pay and a full benefit package. For more information, contact: Mike Weddle, District Sales Manager 407 Court Street, Fulton, MO 65251 (573) 642-3381 EOE
INSURANCE SALES Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Services has an opportunity in Monroe County for a motivated person to begin a career with a leading multi-line insurance company. The right candidate will have a record of success, coupled with a desire to grow professionally and financially. Previous sales experience helpful. Insurance sales experience not required. We offer a guaranteed income while building the agency and the chance to earn more based upon productivity. We have a wide array of products for agents to offer their clients. Our agents are eligible for a benefit package, including health insurance and retirement program. If you believe you have the desire and dedication to be successful, please contact: Mike Weddle, CHC District Sales Manager Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Services 407 Court St., Fulton, MO 65251 (573) 642-3381 Email: mweddle@mofb.com
LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of S.M.B, a Minor and Michelle Leigh Hetzler and Marcus Wayne Hetzler, Petitioners. Case No.: 13MNJU00019
NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
The State of Missouri to: Chase Boyer, father of S.M.B. You are notified that an action has been commenced against in you in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, Juvenile Division, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Adoption of S.M.B., a minor, the names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above and the name and address of the attorney for the Petitioners is Richard J. Fredrick, 304 N. Washington, Paris, Missouri 65275. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days of first publication, November 14th, 2013, judgement by default will be entered against you. Heather D. Wheeler (signed) Clerk (seal) Published on: November 14, 21, 28 and December 5, 2013 IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division: PROBATE CASE NUMBER: 13MNPR00050 In the Estate of NINA G. OWENS, Deceased
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(Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of NINA G. OWENS, Decedent. On 11-05-2013, a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of MONROE County, Missouri. All creditors of the decedent, who died on, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration. Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri. Heather D. Wheeler, Circuit Clerk Published on : November 21 and 28, 2013
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AREA VITALS
SUSAN KNIPP 1937-2013
Susan Knipp, 76, of Riverside, Missouri died on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 at the home surrounded by her family. Susan was born on Sept. 7, 1937, in Paris, to Richard and Sadie (Elliott) Kendrick, who precede her in death. Susan graduated from Paris High School as their Valedictorian of the class of 1955. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 1959. Fresh out of college, she taught at Madison School; then moved to the Kansas City area where she taught in the Kansas City, Kan., School District, one year at Bryant Elementary, and the next 33 years at Central Middle School, retiring in 1994. Susan’s survivors include her husband of 53 years, Ray, of the home; one son, David Knipp, and wife, Laura, and daughter, Kristin Anderson, and husband, Donald; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Kelsey, Jordyn, Mikayla and Abigayle, all
Susan Knipp of the Kansas City Metro area. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Oct. 21, at St. Therese Church, Parkville. Burial was in St. Andrew’s Church Cemetery, Tipton. The family requests contributions to NorthCare Hospice. Online condolences may offered at www.mcgille ymidtownchap el. com. Arrangements were by McGilley Midtown Chapel, Kansas City.
Parade... Continued from front first place prize being $50 (donated by Wheeler Auction and Agnew Funeral Home) and the second place prize being $25 (donated by Elk Fork Campground and Shelter Insurance - Russ Thomas). Anyone and everyone are welcome to join in on the fun and participate in the parade - for more information on the parade or to sign up contact the numbers below. While enjoying the parade, residents will be able to view the Christmas lights placed throughout the downtown area courtesy of Signature Masonary and Jonesy’s. Also, the Monroe County Courthouse will light the courthouse Christmas lights as the parade passes by. The annual chamber soup/chili supper will be held from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Paris Senior Citizen’s Center. There will be a
multitude of donated items to win at the silent auction at the supper. The chamber will conduct their silent auction until 7 p.m. As always, one-half of all proceeds from the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce event will go to Christmas Is Caring. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this joyous celebration of the season. Parade entries can contact David Eales at 660- 327-4192 or Chelsea Luntsford at 660327-4192 to participate in this year’s parade. Grandma’s Attic will be open late on Thursday, Dec. 5 McLaughlin’s Western Store, 22684 Highway 24, Paris, will be having their open house Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 7. For information call 660-327-4869.
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GAYLE EUGENE STUART 1927-2013
Gayle Eugene Stuart, 86, of Perry, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Nov. 18, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. He was born Oct. 13, 1927 in Laddonia, the son of Dewey Crawford and Gladys Magdaline Estes Stuart. He was married to Doris Marie Sharp on Nov. 15, 1952 and she preceded him in death January 22, 1995. Survivors include; one son, Gary (Laurie Smith) Stuart of Ottumwa, Iowa; one daughter, Diane (Jim) Parrott of Perry; eleven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Stuart; four brothers, Mitchell Stuart, Mark Stuart, Don Stuart and Bobby Duke Stuart; and one granddaughter, Deidre Marie Parrott. Mr. Stuart was a lifetime area resident and farmer. He was a graduate of Perry High School and was Christian by faith. He served in the US Army from Nov. 9, 1950 to Aug. 9, 1952 and attained the rank of sergeant. He was a member of the Construction Labor’s Local in Mexico, a member of the Perry VFW Post 4088 and was a self employed carpenter. He loved farming, gardening, canning and spending time with his wife and family. Services for Gayle Eugene Stuart, 86, of Perry were Thursday, Nov. 21, at Noon at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Perry with Reverend David Todd officiating. Burial was in Lick Creek Cemetery with the military honors provided by Perry VFW Post 4088.. Visitation was Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Bryan Parrott, Brent Parrott, Kip Stuart, Spencer Stuart, Breanne Parrott, Jim Parrot, Dean Wilson and Wayne Franklin. Honorary pallbearers will be Heath Menefee, Aaron Menefee, Jarred Pierce, Tyler Smith, Dylan Smith, Tanner Smith, Lyndsey Smith, Desiree Wolfe, and Kyle Flavell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perry VFW Post 4088. Online condolences may be made at www.bienhofffuneralhome.com.
Kevin and Stacy Dye, of Paris, and Charles and Kathy Bondy, of Brunswick. Great-grandparents are Jimmie and Rilla Dye, of Paris, Richard and Nancy Maupin, of Shelbina, and Robert and Anna Noland, of Liberty.
Shum Chun To (Ringo) of Hong Kong, China and Mutsumi Sakai (Maya) of Japan were married Thursday, Nov. 14, in a small private ceremony in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka-pre Japan. Ringos’s parents were attendants for the newly wedded couple. Maya is a marketing specialist at Pumpmaker, Groundfos, Japan, and Ringo is employed at a Japanese dumpling factory as a production lineman and chef. Ringo and Maya met as
each were on individual world tours for a over fourteen months in 2010-2011, and both visited Paris during that summer. Ringo was a former AFS student in Paris High School and graduated in May 2000. His host parents were George and Cheryl Bright and family. Ringo and Maya send greetings to Ringo’s classmates, friends and family in Paris, and welcome messages through Facebook or email ringoshum@yahoo. com.
Former Paris AFS Student Ringo Marries In Japan
Those that attended are pictured left to right: First row - June Cullifer Ewing, Carol Heathman Moore, Helen Joyce Wilson Davis, Helen Arnett Huffman, Betty Riley Brook, Shirley Peters Breid. Second row - Mary K. Willingham Mallory, Ann Forbis Ragsdale, David Downs, Jean Woodrow Sinkclear, John Huffman, Bob Snell, Edith Latta Talley, Bonnie Shumard Sudsberry. Third row - Dick Long, Dick Ward, David Erwin, Jack Crigler, Jerry Peck, Donald Johnson, Judy Nickell Hollingsworth. Not pictured, Jim Ball and Dale Bridgford. SUBMITTED PHOTO
A memorial service for Billy Woods of Madison, Mo., who passed away Nov. 1, 2013 will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m., at the Oak Grove Baptist Church north of Madison.
Monroe City Community Theater reviving annual talent show REGISTER and be ready to present a brief overview of what their act will entail. Registration will be November 30 at the Fabulous Feet Dance Studio from 12 noon to 2 pm. Those that are unable to make the registration can call Lorrie Buckman at 735-3349. The talent show will be held on January 11, 2014 at the Monroe City R-1 Middle School Auditorium at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6:30. Advanced-Reserved tickets will be sold at Travs Flowers, 735-4772 for $10. General admission tickets will be sold at the door for remaining seats for $12. Get your
Josh and Lauren Bondy, of Paris, are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter Adeline Lee Bondy. Adeline arrived on Nov. 7, 2013 at 5:28 p.m. weighing 7 lbs 15.6 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are
PHS Class of 1955 met at the Roegge Room on Oct. 27
Memorial Service for Billy Woods set for Dec. 7
The Monroe City Community Theater is revving up for their annual talent show, but they are mixing it up this year. First up is a new name for the show, it is now called “There’s No Talent Like MO Talent.” There will be two judging categories this year, youth up to and including age 15 and adult for those 16 and over. The changes will open up the event to a broader range of participants. Monetary prizes and trophies will be given in both categories. Another update will be that there will be no auditions but there will be a $10 entry fee. All interested parties must
Adeline Lee Bondy
talent ready and join the fun, maybe win some money to boot!
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