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Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America ceremony took place on December 14 at Jacksonville Veterans Cemetery.

At many homes, there is an empty seat for one who is serving, or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.

The event honors our veterans in this way as there is no better time to express our appreciation, than during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

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La Plata Nursing Home Has the Christmas Spirit!

As Christ showed his Love to the world through his birth and death, we would like to spread that spirit of Love to our community. If anyone in the community would like a free meal delivered to their home on Christmas day, please call the nursing home at 332-4315 by Monday, December 23rd.

The meal will include ham, hashbrown casserole, green beans, homemade bread, holiday fruit salad and pie. We will begin delivering meals at 11:00 am.

May you all experience the true spirit of Christmas this year.

Escort to History - Part Three

By Rita Cox, Editor, Press-News Journal Part Three of Escort to History, an eyewitness account of a Lewis County, Mo., man who participated in John F. Kennedy’s funeral in 1963.

Richard Pace of Canton, Mo., rode the lead horse of the caisson carrying John F. Kennedy’s casket. He says he has been asked over the years how he felt that day.

Pace said” Hell we didn’t feel anythingwe were soldiers.”

Pace was a member of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, stationed with the Old Guard in Ft. Myers, Virginia. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is the official Escort to the President of the United States and the nation’s Premier Memorial Affairs and Ceremonial Unit.

Old Guard Soldiers are in Arlington National Cemetery daily rendering final honors to our fallen, both past and present. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is the oldest active Infantry Regiment in the U.S. Army.

Pace said when he participated in

Kennedy’s funeral he had already performed the same duty for over 600 veterans that were buried in Arlington Cemetery.

Arlington National Cemetery is directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial. It was established during the Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, the home of Confederate general Robert. E. Lee. Lee’s wife, Mary (Custis) was a great-granddaughter of Martha Washington. George Washington Parke Custis, grandson of Martha Washington, acquired the land that now is Arlington National Cemetery in 1802, and began construction of Arlington House. The estate passed to Custis’ daughter, who had married United States Army officer, Robert E. Lee. Custis’ will gave a “life inheritance” to Mary Lee, allowing her to live at and run Arlington Estate for the rest of her life but could not sell any portion of it. Upon her death, the Arlington estate passed to her eldest son, George Washington Custis Lee. Robert E. Lee resigned from the United States Army and became the commander of the Army

of Northern Virginia. Confederate forces occupied Arlington, with its high ground overlooking Washington, D.C. With the fear of Arlington becoming overrun by federal forces. Mary Lee buried many of her family treasures on the grounds and left. The estate became occupied by the northern army. The grounds became a cemetery in 1864. According to the cemetery’s website, Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 400,000 active duty service members, veterans and their families.

Service to country is the common thread that binds all who are remembered and honored here.

Arlington is both a national treasure and an active cemetery. The cemetery conducts between 27 and 30 funerals each week day and between six and eight services on Saturdays – nearly 7,000 services per year.

The cemetery also hosts more than 3,000 ceremonies per year, including wreath-laying ceremonies for national and international dignitaries; memorial Continued on Page 8A

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CLARENCE CHRONICLES This week we include Clarence Chronicles from Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 due to a mix up in publication. Sorry Patty! we enjoy your articles!

Wednesday, Dec. 4th 2013 I do hope each and every one of you had a great Thanksgiving. I had such a wonderful week last week. I spent Wednesday all day getting everything ready for the big day.

That day guests were Raymond and Jessica Wood, Norma and Bella. We had a nice afternoon visiting with them. That night my daughter Amanda came in from St. Louis. We had a great evening visiting and catching up on everything.

Thursday morning I did like so many of you did, I got up at 6 to put the turkey in the oven. We had all the trimmings and had lots of the family here. Those here to visit Kenny, our Grandson Derek Wood and myself were Amanda, Steve and Chanel Bachesta of St. Louis, Laura, Kaylee, Katherine, and Mitch Christen all of Callao.

Krystal, Justin, Cole, Allie and Blake Williams of Macon. We all had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration and Steve read a copy or the original Proclamation prayed by Governor William Bradford on the first Thanksgiving. The whole reason for Thanksgiving was to thank God for the abundant harvest and all the food He provided.

Thursday night Amanda

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stayed and after everyone left we spent some time visiting, watching a movie and just relaxing after the long day of cooking and visiting. Friday I worked but Friday night Amanda, Laura, Kaylee, Katherine, Mitch and I had supper at A. J.s in Macon. After a great meal Amanda, Kaylee, Katherine and I went to see the movie Catching Fire. If you haven’t seen it you are missing a great movie.

Sunday morning I went to Sunday School then Kenny and I went to Atlanta for a lovely dinner at the home of our daughter and son-in-law’s Bonnie and John McMurry We had a great afternoon visiting with them. They had spent Thanksgiving with John’s family in Iowa.

On our way home we stopped at Walmart in Macon and saw our good friends Carolyn Hill and Helen Sinkler. They were in Macon shopping.

I must ask “What is going on in the country. Here we are at the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. The birth of the Baby Jesus. The beginning of a time of hope and love.

At this time why are people in stores fighting over Black Friday specials. One woman in Chicago even stabbed three people to get an X Box for her son. She is said to have told police that she may go to jail but her son has an X Box. How did we come to this way of thinking. We must spend

Macon County Historical Society Annual Christmas Gathering

Great attendance on December 12th at the Macon County Historical Society annual Christmas dinner and meeting. There was great food from Noland’s Catering, asurprise visit from Anna Jeager (aka Merlyn Amidei). MCHS would like to thank everyone for all of there donations this year, whether it was historical items, labor or donations. and are looking forward to 2014.

this Christmas time praying for our country and a return to loving one another.

Hope all of you have a great week and be kind when you shop.

December 11 Just think about this. In two weeks Christmas will be over. Where is the time going? I don’t know about all of you but I have something written on every day this month. Not one free day and that does not include things like sending cards and all those good things.

Last week Kenny and I went to Moberly shopping. Got some great jewelry at the Goodwill there.

If you haven’t checked out Goodwill do so. It is a great store. We went several places and then went to Walmart. I got in line and was number 8. They only had 3 lanes open and the store was packed. The

man in front of me said “If Sam Walton was alive he would fire some managers.” Despite waiting in line so long we had a great day.

Thursday we put up the last tree in the family room. It is a large 7-foot tree and has all the special ornaments on it from our childcare’s childhood. We talk about every ornament as we put it on the tree.

It is my favorite tree. We have 9 up but this is the favorite. The presents go under this tree.

Saturday the 7th the members of our community gathered at the city park for “The Lighting of Clarence.” It was too cold for me to go but Granddaughters Norma and Bella Wood got their parents, Raymond and Jessica, to go to the park. The girls got to hang an ornament on the tree, they had cookies and hot chocolate, and most important they got to talk to Santa. There were several families went and everyone had a great time despite the cold.

Sunday we went to Sunday School and Church and it is so very beautiful all decorated for Christmas. I so love this time of year. We never out grow Christmas.

Tuesday after work I went to Macon Walmart to get some Gift Cards to send to family in Oklahoma. I picked 6 cards and waited in line ten minutes to get them taken care of.

The first time she did the cards wrong and I had to go get 6 more and she redid them. In all I was more then 30 minutes getting 6 cards. The checkout lines were very long and only 3 lanes were open. This is not the fault of the employees who are always very nice. I have been busy today getting ready for a little get together I am having for some friends from work tomorrow night. I hope all goes well.

Have a great week and in all your Christmas rushing remember the reason for the season is Baby Jesus.

Pray all of you have a great week. Patty

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Love Lake Home Circle Club met November 21st at the home of Becky Mohan for a delicious Thanksgiving luncheon.

There were seven members in attendance. Becky Mohan gave the blessing for the meal.

Vice President Becky Mohan called the meeting to order and the group repeated “The Lord’s Prayer” in unison. Donna Smithson read the minutes of the last meeting and Jackie Eitel gave the treasurer’s report. Each answered roll call with “Christmas Plans”.

Officers elected for the new year are: Nancy Durham, president; Nancy Belfield, vice president; Linda Moots, second vice president; Jackie Eitel, treasurer; Donna Smithson, secretary; and Enid Moots, curtsey.

Our club will host the January birthday party for the La Plata Nursing Home on the 24th at 2:15 pm. Enid and Jackie will provide angel food cakes and Jackie will purchase the birthday and bingo prizes. Next year’s hosting schedule is as follows: January – nursing home birthday party; February – Enid Moots; March – Nancy Durham; April – Pam Jensen; May – Linda Moots; June – Jackie Eitel; July – Marteena Gunnels and Norma Miller at the nursing home; August – Dine out; September – Nancy Belfield; October – Donna Smithson; November – Becky Mohan; and December – Dine out.

The December meeting will be an 11:00 am Christmas meal at the Santa Fe Expresso.

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THE SHEPHERD CALLS Dr. H. Wade Paris ATLANTA NEWS Christmas Behind the Scenes Some shepherds were just doing their thing—watching the sheep—when an angel interrupted to tell them Christmas had arrived, “The Savior is born.

Christ has arrived in the world.” The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem to check it out.

The historian Luke tells us the shepherds were watching their flocks “by night”, presumably to protect them from wild animals, thieves, or simply keep them from wandering off, as sheep are prone to do.

If the shepherds wanted to protect the sheep from harm, I must assume some shepherds were left in the field to “watch” while others went to Bethlehem to “see” what the angel had announced.

Presuming that scenario is correct, I tip my hat to those who stayed behind to watch so others could “go and see”.

Christian success stories usually contain heroes behind the scenes. Moses led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage, but he owed his life to his mother Jochebed and sister Miriam who daringly hid baby Moses in the Nile to keep him alive. Naaman, the Syrian General, was cured of leprosy by washing in the Jordan River; however, it was a young slave girl who convinced him to listen to the prophet Elisha.

David was the great King of the Hebrews, but his friend Jonathan kept him alive.

In my lifetime, I have attended many church dinners and celebrations. I am always impressed with the people who serve in

the kitchen. Often they cook the food, serve the tables, and then clean up the kitchen. In our church, we usually ask the kitchen crew to come out and “take a bow” as we applaud their work.

I have mentioned these behind the scenes stories so I can ask, “Can you be a behind the scenes person?” Occasionally, someone will say, “I did all that work, i.e. made sacrifices; and no one thanked me”.

Really? If the work is done, isn’t that thanks? On a football team, not everyone carries the ball. Some team members play their entire career and never touch the ball during a game; but when a touchdown is made, they feel thanked.

It will soon be Christmas.

Search for a behind the scenes blessing you can give—one no one knows about. Be one of the shepherds who stayed in the field so others could “go and see”. It will bless your life.

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Twenty eight people gathered at Atlanta Christian Church December 12 to go caroling around town. Daniel Brands led in prayer before the group went out. One food basket and 3 JOY boxes were delivered. After caroling the group enjoyed soup, sandwiches and dessert at the church, hosted by Shara Thrasher and Maurita Miller. Lavon Moore asked the blessing on the meal. Eleven member and on guest gathered for the monthly Women’s Council meeting after the meal.

Carolyn Read lead the business meeting, It was announced that Christmas Eve services will be held. Children’s Christmas program will be held the morning of December 15. Presentation of Poinsettias and a play by high school students will be on

December 22, We will undecorated the church on January 5 after morning services. A minute man letter was received from Central Christian College of the Bible. We decided to send the regular $20 plus and additional $50 to help with roof replacement.

Shara Thrasher needs help feeding the youth group on Sunday nights. Dawn Moore reported 26 cards sent since the last meeting.

Prayer requests were given and Dawn Moore led in prayer.

Barbara Bremer of Columbia had lunch with her sister, Beth Garnett last Tuesday.

Carolyn Read, Carolyn Payne, Dolores Harpster, and Marsha Hammons attended the Christmas program at Macon First Baptist Church.

Pastor Stan Metts will be stepping down from an almost 28 year pastorate of the Faith Baptist Church in Macon, MO. His final service will be Sunday

morning, January 12th.

Adam Steeves will be assuming the church pastorate. He is a native of the Moberly area.

At the December 4-H meeting, the members enjoyed the information that the La Plata Fire Department representatives gave them. They drew floor plans of their home and an escape route for them and their families in case of fire. Pictured are Jerry Thomas, Aaron Pippin and Julie Lewis, who gave the presentation.

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Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Denny Sikes 9:30 am Sunday School 10:44 am Worship Service Services Sun at 6 pm Wed. at 3:30 - Children’s Program Wednesday Night Service 7 pm

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Atlanta Preschool Visits FARMER’S WIFE Wes & Alicia Buck, home Saturday evening Maples Theater Emily & Josh Hettinger & Nov. 30. Lenora spent a

Students at Miss Erica’s Preschool in rural Atlanta visited the Maples Repertory Theater in Macon on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.

The group included Bella Baker, Josie Ebeling, Brody Baker, Dustin Magers and Jay Reuterdahl. They attended a children’s theater show entitled “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”

by Joseph McDonough. The play was based on a story by Mark Twain. The students attend an in-home preschool with teacher, Erica Baker. They use curriculum and games to learn in preparation of Kindergarten.

HEARTLAND HEADLINES Basketball has kept our little community pretty busy the last couple of weeks. On Saturday, I took in two of the three games against Jefferson City here at Heartland. Then I drove to Knox County to catch a few minutes of an elementary tournament. I admit to having an ulterior motive for that trip. One of our grandsons was playing on a Kirksville team in the tournament.

Our goal here at Heartland is to help people get a fresh start and succeed in life. Basketball may not be an obvious tool in that effort, but it certainly works. On Saturday morning, the girls’ game went into overtime, and three of our starters fouled out. It is a small team, so the last several minutes we played with only three girls on the court. And none of them have ever played ball be-

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family, Eddie Buck, Barb Englehard, Mike & Joyce Buck, Bobbi Hamlin & Adrienne, WR & Barbara, Eva, Nancy & Dakota, Pam & Dean Burris, Karen Osborn, Alma Pope, Bonnie Jenkins, Kirk & Sis Lockwood of Marceline & Pete Reeves, Patsy & David Eitel gathered at the home of Verna Buck Nov. 29th with a carry in soup and snack supper to help her celebrate her 80th birthday.

Lavon & Jackie Eitel hosted a pre-Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, Nov. 24th. Guests were Andy & Rhonda Eitel & Athena of Hannibal, Sheldon Eitel of Las Vegas, Todd & Shelly Eitel & family of Hamilton, MO. Christi Bohnet of Ankeny, IA brought Lenora Grear

Marsha Hammons fore.

It was a challenging experience, but the girls rose to the occasion. The crowd cheered, the clock ticked, and the girls never gave up. I’m sure they learned a lot in those few minutes about perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of every single player.

Those are pretty good lessons for life.

few days in Iowa and they all spent Thanksgiving with family in Las Vegas.

Mary Tuggle, Linda Moore, Nancy Haley, Megan Green & Lathe, Jared Helm of Merriam KS were Saturday luncheon guest of Verna Buck.

Paige & David Carroll & children Brie, Kaleb & Mica of Plano, IA, Monty Eitel oh Manhatten KS & Jan McGrath of Topeka KS were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Patsy and David Eitel. Monty spent weekend, returning home Sunday.

Nancy & Baxter Haley hosted Thanksgiving Day for family at their home in Elmer. Guests were Virgil % Colleen Pippin, Kim & Paul Hienz of Atlanta, Robert & Kay Pippin of Atlanta, Vic, Dianne &

Aaron of La Plata and Cindy Gwinner of Eldon, MO and Jake Rodriques.

Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Verna Buck were Mike & Joyce Buck, Bobbi Hamlin, Eddie Buck of Kirksville, WR & Barbara Buck and Eva, Nancy McKenzie Adams, Dakota McKenzie, Adrienne Hamlin of Columbia College, Wes & Alicia Buck of Kirksville.

Jack and Betty Settle of Ethel, Carol Carlson and Ray Kirkpatrick, Jimmy Overstreet, Duane & Jeanette Chrismas all of Kirksville, Glen & Sherry Pippin, Dean and Barbara Green joined Red Roberts for music at La Plata Nursing home Monday night, Dec. 2nd.

Paula Thompson, Gene & Donna McClanahan of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church conducted church services

Verna Buck Sunday Dec. 1st at La Plata Nursing Home and also visted Martena Gunnels.

Also visiting recently were Karl & Roberta Byers.

William Fredman & Margaret Hodges were Thanksgiving guest of Robert and Garna Fredman.

William Fredman was in Moberly Thursday, Dec. 5 for a doctor appointment.

Bob and lama Baker, Jackie & Lavon Eitel, Carol & Eddie Green of Macon, Bobbi Hamlin & Linda Vozza of Kirksville returned home Saturday after spending the week in Branson on Senior Circle trip. They were held over Thursday and Friday nights due to ice storm and 9-10 inches of snow.

NECAC Awarded Funding Don Patrick, president and chief executive officer of the 12-county area not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC), has announced that the agency has been awarded $432,960 in state funding from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) for home repairs and emergency assistance programs.

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Saturday 11:00 AM December 14, 2013 across the United States, Christmas wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, veterans’ cemeteries, and other locations in all 50 states and beyond were observed. The American Legion Green Hills Post 57 was the selected as honor guard for the wreath laying ceremony at the Jacksonville Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery.

The Bucklin Legionnaires fired a three round rifle volley after completion of the Christmas wreath memorial services, followed by taps being played by Callao Post 360 bugler Mike Miller.

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The MHDC commission gave approval of the statewide competitive grants at its annual awards meeting held on Dec. 6 in Columbia. In a competitive field of more than 165 statewide applicants, NECAC was one of 45 agencies to be awarded 2014 funding.

NECAC was awarded $209,795 in MHDC HERO home rehabilitation program funding and $138,000 in MHDC Housing Trust Fund dollars to provide major renovations at home in nine Northeast Missouri counties. The agency also was awarded $85,165 in MHDC Trust Fund dollars for emergency assistance programs.

“We are thankful to the MHDC commission for awarding NECAC these grant awards totaling $432,960 from the many statewide applications it had to consider,” Patrick said. “Anytime we have an opportunity to improve the area’s housing stock and provide emergency assistance to our neighbors in need, we welcome it. We know how competitive the process was, and we’re glad to see these dollars coming back to our NECAC region of Northeast Missouri.”

Income-qualifying homeowners in Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby counties are eligible to apply for repairs.

The funding will provide roof, siding, electrical and plumbing replacements, and disabled accessibility projects. The improvements must meet local building codes.

The emergency assistance program dollars will be used for programs that will to help clients facing an immediate crisis in the nine-county area.

NECAC is a 12-county area not-for-profit social service, community health and public housing Community Action Agency.

NECAC contracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other not-forprofit organizations to operate and administer self-sufficiency programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disadvantaged. NECAC Service Centers are operated in each county.

There is a waiting list for potential participants, but applications will be taken soon at the following NECAC County Service Centers: Lewis County: 408 S. Fourth in Canton -- 573288-3969.

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Monroe County: 314 N. Washington in Paris -660-327-4110.

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Ralls County: 411 Main in New London -- 573985-2411.

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Judge or Division: Rick Tucker Case Number: 13MA-PR00062 In the Interest of: KNL Court Address: 101 E. Washington Street, #2, Macon, MO 63552 Sex: F DOB: 11/12/2007 Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication The State of Missouri to Kristen Douglas, mother, and Robert Conger, father, of the above-named minor.

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Escort to History - Macon County Commission Minutes Part Three Continued from Page 1A

This carriage was used at by the Old Guard at Ft. Myers to transport couples on their wedding day. Pace said one of the grey horses were used in the Kennedy funeral procession.

and remembrance services; services honoring specialized groups, units and historical events; and national observances for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. More than 3 million people visit Arlington each year.

Richard Pace said while in the Old Guard, his caisson would have up to six funerals a day, each taking about an hour in length.

He participated in around 1300 funerals during his time in the Old Guard. Besides funeral duties, they would also have ceremonial duties to perform as well as happy celebrations.

Sometimes the horses were used in wedding ceremonies, usually for officers. Pace liked to drive the horses and buggies for those events, they would usually receive a tip from the happy couple.

Kennedy’s grave was at first just marked off with

poles and ropes. Pace said a few days after the President was buried, the team was completing a funeral for another veteran when as they drove by the President’s fresh grave the wheel of the caisson caught one of the poles and pulled it down. It was quickly repaired. There were many mourners to the gravesite after the funeral and the site continues to attract visitors daily.

Pace does not talk about his role in the JFK funeral too much. When asked if his Canton and area friends knew his role in history, Pace said, “It has never come up in conversation.”

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October 28, 2013 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects.

Commission met with Steve Davis and Mike Lewis, with Shive-Hartley an architecture- engineering company. Meeting Adjourned.

October 31, 2013 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects. Accounts payable reviewed and approved.

Meeting Adjourned.

November 4, 2013 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects.

Commission met with job applicant. Richard Mallet met with commission concerning possible road changes for safety reasons.

Merta Malloy called concerning road problems on Archer Street. Meeting Adjourned.

November 7, 2013Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt, and Jon Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects.

Roy Hogsett with MoDOT met with commission concerning old MoDOT Building. Held county officials meeting. Those in attendance:

Public Administrator Lois Noland, Chief Juvenile Officer Cindy Ayers, Circuit Judge Rick Tucker, Assessor Alan Spencer, County Clerk Shirley Sims, Sheriff Kevin Shoemaker, Associate Judge Philip Prewitt, Circuit Clerk Kim March, Collector Jeanette Ronchetto, and Josh Meisner.

Commission met with representative for L. J. Hart Company concerning jail/courthouse complex. Meeting Adjourned.

November 11, 2013 – Holiday—No Meeting Held November 12, 2013 Representative from Oden Enterprises met with commission concerning steel needs for the county. Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects. Commission met with Larry Gibson, health insurance agent. Jon Dwiggins made a motion to renew health insurance with a renewal plan year effective December 1, 2013 instead of January 1, 2014 with a rate increase of 8.5%. The motion was seconded by Drew Belt. Motion carried 3-0. Motion was made

by Jon Dwiggins to set the rate of the county’s contribution for each employee health insurance at $400 per month. The motion was seconded by Drew Belt. Motion carried 3-0.

Meeting Adjourned.

November 14, 2013Members present: Alan Wyatt, and Drew Belt Commissioner Dwiggins attended training session with road supervisor Chris Waddle in Kirksville. Job applicant met with commission.

Commission spoke with Lou Ann Rongey with USDA concern-

ing possible financing for courthouse/jail project.

Meeting Adjourned.

November 18, 2013 Members present: Alan Wyatt, and Drew Belt No bid opening. No bids received Sheriff ’s used vehicles. Salary Commission meeting held 10:00 a.m. in commission office. (Minutes are available at the County Clerk’s Office) Commission met

with OATS representatives. Those present were OATS Regional Director Sheree Webb, Norvell Lyons, Mary Trances Troy, Secretary Joann Mitchell, Theresa Flennory, Norma J Benson (Treasurer) Alberta Harris, Driver Steven M Rasson. Commission spoke with Ivan Schraeder, legal council.

Meeting Adjourned.

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The November 4th FLPP meeting was called to order by president Gary Smith.

Carolyn Craig read the October minutes. Arlene Bunch made a motion to accept the minutes as read.

Cindy Moore seconded the motion.

Arlene Bunch read the Treasurer’s report.

A motion was made by Cindy and seconded by Wava.

The Ham & Bean supper fundraiser made money for FLPP. Food that was leftover was taken to a needy family in the area.

Sign up letters were being sent out for the upcoming

Winter Flea Market on January 25, 2014.

Plans are still being worked out for the Big Band Dance to be held at the Silver Rails.

A thank you was sent out to Charlie Thompson for letting us use the American Legion Hall for our Ham & Bean supper.

Jonathan Waddington did some touch up work on the Green Theatre canopy. Jack installed 3 doors, a new doorknob on the front door and gutter and spout on the annex.

Julia with the possibility Alliance still wants to paint the Green sign on

the front of the theater.

This will have to wait until spring.

The piano has been moved from the Silver rails by Brent Coursey and some folks from the Possibility Alliance. Thank you cards have been sent out.

Arlene reported that Randy Travis was taking care of marking the location of the first school.

The next meeting will be December 2, 2013 at the la Plata Library at 5:00 pm.

The meeting was adjourned.

I am humbled by the last 21 years of trust and friendship.

Thank You, Dr. Tod It has been our pleasure to serve you.

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CLARENCE CARE CENTER NEWS Sunday morning, Doug Beldon and John Laye led Church services for the residents and their guests.

Those attending were Doreena Young, Isabel Hutcherson, Frank & Martha Mason, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Norma Latimer, Larry Vaughn, Blanche Hoffman, Dolores White, Grace Killen, Oreta Imler, Helen Griswold, and Darrell McDowell.

This afternoon, Bill Bevan came out and read to the residents. The residents find this time so relaxing!

Holly and the residents played the Nintendo Wii Wheel of Fortune game Monday morning. The residents took turns guessing the letters and solving the puzzles. It was a fun morning that exercised our minds!

The residents played Bingo this afternoon.

The grand prize winners were Virginia Gibson, Frank Mason, and Darrell McDowell.

Our little Christmas elf, Rosebud, was back to hiding around the Care Center. Martha Mason found her today.

Tuesday morning, several residents played the card game, SkipBo. Helen Griswold won the

most games. Max Rishel and Ann Findling came out and visited with the residents and gave everyone a spider plant, also known as an airplane plant. Max had started all the plants as part of a science project. The residents loved visiting with Max and Ann, and the plants are lasting reminders of Max’s thoughtfulness!

The Friendship Design class met this afternoon and made miniature wreaths with their pictures in the middle. The wreaths were then hung on the main bulletin board as a Christmas greeting.

Rosebud the elf was found

by Darrell McDowell today.

Harold Carrison and his faithful friend, Molly, came out Wednesday morning and visited with the residents. Molly is so familiar with the Care Center and just goes up to all the residents and staff and offers paw shakes and lots of unconditional love!

The Friendship Design class was back at it today.

They made snowflakes, which added even more Christmas cheer to everyone’s rooms. Pastor

Dan Hogan, from the Clarence First Christian Church, led Bible study this afternoon. Susan Bentley was here this evening to play the piano. In celebrating this wondrous Christmas season, several accompanied her from the Clarence United Methodist Church. They sang the most beautiful Christmas carols and the residents chimed right in!

Dorothy Dee Daniel found our little Rosebud today.

Rosebud was hiding by the Nurses Station!

The residents were so excited to have Dale Wilson back in the building, Thursday morning.

Dale played his guitar and sang many Christmas favorites. The music kept going this afternoon when Shirley Carrison came out and played the piano. We love all our musical guests and appreciate each and every one of them for sharing their incredible talents with us! Troy Renner and Shane Carothers were here this evening with more beautiful music.

The residents said it was the perfect ending to a day filled with amazing friends and great songs!

Season’s Greetings May the glow of Christmas brighten your lives all year long.

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Mark and Holly took Frank Mason, Dorothy Dee Daniel, and Doreena Young shopping in Macon Friday morning.

They finished up their last minute Christmas shopping just before the cold, rainy Missouri weather decided to hit!

The residents watched “It’s A Wonderful Life” this afternoon.

Ronnie Shores came out Saturday morning and visited with the residents while they listened to his collection of cd’s.

The residents watched “Stars and Stripes Forever” this afternoon during Movie Time with Darrell. The movie was a biographical film about the composer John Philip Sousa. Members from the St.James Baptist Church visited this evening and sang for the residents.

What gorgeous Christmas songs filled the air!

We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gibson, Isabel Hutcherson & Family, and JC & Gwen Jones for their recent donations to the Care Center. We are so blessed by so many! We are truly thankful for each and every gift and act of kindness! We would like to remind everyone that our Annual Resident and Family Christmas Party will be at 1:00pm on Friday, December 20th, in the Care Center Community Room. Entertainment will be by Tony Arnold. Please come join us in celebrating Christmas with our loved ones! Have a wonderful week!

$500 Respite Grant Funds Available for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is a full-time responsibility, and respite reimbursement funds provided by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter allow those caregivers the opportunity to take a welldeserved break.

Earlier this year, the Missouri legislature appropriated funds to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) for the Alzheimer’s Service Project.

Following a competitive grant process, DHSS awarded the contract for the caregiver respite reimbursement program to the three Alzheimer’s Association chapters located in Missouri – Heart of America (Kansas City), Greater Missouri (Columbia/Springfield) and St. Louis. Each

chapter will administer the grants within their chapter territories.

Funds may be used to hire a substitute in-home care provider to allow the family caregiver personal time away for himself or herself. That time may be spent shopping, playing cards with friends, attending to one’s own healthcare needs, enjoying time alone or whatever best serves the caregiver.

Funds may also be used to pay for dementia-specific medications and/or safety products.

The five hundred dollar ($500.00) grants are available through April 2014. Families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are encouraged to call the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter at 573443-8665 or 800-272-3900 for more information

Macon Police Report On 12/05/13 at approximately 5:00pm, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department their cellular phone was stolen while the victim was at a business in the 700 block of East Briggs Drive. The victim reported a Samsung brand smart phone was taken after the victim accidentally sat it down and left it. When the victim returned, the phone was missing. This case remains under investigation at this time.

On 12/07/13 at approximately 1:40am, the Macon Police Department had enforcement contact with

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a 14-year old black male juvenile in the 100 block of Broadway. Contact was made after officers recognized the subject as being a juvenile for violation of curfew. The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to the Macon Police Department. Police contacted the Macon County Juvenile Office regarding the situation. The juvenile was later released to a parent. Information is being forwarded to the Macon County Juvenile Office for their handling.

On 12/08/13 at approximately 1:10pm, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department property damage had occurred to their vehicle while it was parked unattended in the 100 block of Riley Avenue. The victim reported receiving numerous calls from a female subject one of which included information the victim should check their vehicle. Upon doing so, the victim noted damage. During the investigation, police made contact with a female suspect in the 700 block of North Rubey Street. As a result of the investigation, police arrested a 27-year old black female of Macon for property damage. The female was processed at the Macon Police Department and was later released pending a municipal court

date.

On 12/08/13 at approximately 11:00pm, a Macon Police Officer made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Briggs and Summit Drive.

As a result, police arrested two suspects in the vehicle for active arrest warrants out of the City of Macon and Macon County. A 27year old white male of Macon was arrested for two warrants out of the City of Macon for failure to appear. A 48-year old white female of Macon was arrested for an outstanding City of Macon warrant for stealing and a warrant out of Macon County for probation violation. Both suspects were unable to post bond and were transported to the Macon County Jail.

On 12/09/13 at approximately 12:00am, a Macon Police Officer served active arrest warrants upon a suspect in custody at the Macon County Jail.

The suspect was arrested and held in lieu of bond pending a municipal court date. The warrants issued were out of the City of Macon for failure to appear for speeding and minor in possession of alcohol.

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On Tuesday the Hornets traveled to Meadville to battle a very hot Eagles team that was undefeated on the short season.

In the first quarter the Eagles came out soaring pouring in 27 from the field and holding the Hornets to 4 points. The Hornets took it on the chin but begin to battle back in the second quarter and went to the half down 48 to 13. The second half Atlanta settled down and showed some fire holding the high powered Eagles down and hitting their shots. The second half the boys held the Eagles to less then they scored in the first quarter but were unable to overcome the big lead and lost 28 to 74. Garrett West led the team with 9 points followed by Korbin Gunnels with 7. The Friday game against Linn County was snowed out.

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The Atlanta Lady Hornets took to the road on Tuesday Night and traveled to Meadville to face the Mustangs. The Lady Mustangs were undefeated on the season and was hosting the Hornets for their home opener. The two teams battled each other in an evenly matched game. The Mustangs went on a run in the second period 12 to 3 which turned out to be the difference. The second half the two teams evened out to a 32 to 30 Mustangs advantage and a victory over the Lady Hornets 40 to 55. Atlanta was lead by Samantha Reed with 14 points followed by her teammate Sheyenne Klament with 12. The Girls home game Vs Meadville was cancelled due to weather Friday Night. This week the Lady Hornets host Green City on Tuesday the 17th and Brasher on Thursday the 19th.

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The Wildcats came out in the second half playing smothering defense and holding the Bulldogs to only 4 points in the third and knotting the game up 31 to 31. The Wildcats went to work again in the Forth holding the La Plata offense down and pulling ahead late to win a thriller 41 to 39. Bevier was led by Colby Peukert with 19 points, Andrew Peter and Caleb Richardson with 2 each, Brett Peukert 7 and Ashenfelter with 11. Seth Shurvington also had 5 boards 4 assists and 4 steals.

This week the Wildcats travel to Novinger on Tuesday Night the 17th and Hale on Thursday the 19th.

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Bevier got down early in the first period and trailed by double digits 7 to 17. The girls settled down a little in the second frame, the two teams traded baskets the rest of the half with La Plata holding 17 to 28 advantage. The second half the Lady Wildcats went cold again from the floor and the Bulldogs pushed the lead out to 19 to 36. Bevier went red-hot from the floor in the forth matching their point production for the other three quarters with 19. The Lady’s were unable to overcome the La Plata lead and lost 38 to 52. The Wildcats were led by Beth Ashenfelter with 15, Caiti Bradley 4, Memphis Buster 12, Rachel Lowe 7 and Karissa Harrington 2 rebounds and a steal.

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The Macon Tigers traveled to Centralia to take part in the Centralia Innovational Tournament. The Tigers went in as the eighth seed and faced the one seed Salisbury Panthers.

Macon entered the tournament looking for their first win of the season.

“Tuesday we lost 46-58 to Salisbury. After trailing 7-12 after 1st Quarter. We were tied 20-20 at half. We came out and took an early lead in the 3rd but Salisbury rallied to win. Jon Murray had 14 points and 12 boards. Craig Smith had 14 points, 8 boards, 3 assist, and 3 steals. Brady Francis led the Panthers with 23.

Thursday we got out to a good start against Southern Boone.

But then let up and lost 51-66.” Coach John D. Collins. Macon showed life late cutting into the Eagles lead but were unable to overcome the Eagles screen and roll offense.

The Tigers finally get some home cooking this week hosting Chillicothe on Tuesday the 17th and Putnam County on Thursday the 19th.

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The Tigerettes opened play on Monday the 9th at the Centralia Tournament against Sturgeon. Both teams started cold from the floor and Macon trailed after one period 2 to 6. Both teams found their legs in the next period and went to the half with the Tigers trailing 14 to 16. The third period the Tigerettes bombed away at Sturgeon from beyond the 3 point line hitting five three pointers and taking the lead 28 to 22. The Girls kept up the scoring in the forth and held of Sturgeon 44 to 36 to advance. Jemes had 14, Clapp 1, Britt 10, Butner 13 and Martin 6.

The Lady Tigers took on top seed North Calloway in the second round on Wednesday. The Thunderbirds were able to get out to a short lead in the first 9 to 11. The Tigerettes offense was held down by a strong Thunderbirds squad and trailed at the half 14 to 20. The Tigers came out on fire again in the third outscoring North Calloway by 7 and going to the final frame up 27 to 25. Macon held the lead late with under two minutes to go but was unable to hold and was forced to foul losing 33 to 38. Arnold had 14, Clapp 6, Britt 6 and Jemes 7.

Macon played the host Centralia Panthers for third place on Saturday due to the snow on Friday. The two teams got into an old fashion barn burner to warm the crowd. Macon up by one after one 6 to 5, the Panthers outscore the Tigers up one in the second to tie it all up at the half 15 all and a sign of things to come. Centralia took a two point lead in the third only to see the Tigers roar back to tie it up at 38 all and overtime. The first overtime the two teams put in 7 each and forced yet another period. Macon was unable to overcome the Panthers and the home court advantage and finally gave in 46 to 50.

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3-1 Overall 0-0 TCC Tuesday December 10th Bucklin-Macon County 69 Hale 48 “The first quarter we had to feel out our opponent and outscored them 13-11 in the first quarter. In the second quarter we changed our defensive strategy and pushed the tempo of the game to outscore them 24-17. In the 3rd quarter we continued with the same style and continued to do well outscoring them 22-13. In the 4th we played some younger kids as did Hale and we played it out us outscoring them 10-7.”

Coach Daniel Liebhart For BMC Dane Robertson had 7, Cyrus Hanson 5, Dylan Epperson 2, Dakota Peterson 7, Daniel Hernandez 16, Damon Porter 23 (15 in the third quarter)and Dillan Nolte 7.

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On Tuesday the 10th of December the Lady Raiders defeated Hale on the road 63 to 39.

“We played very well against Hale. The girls moved the ball well and showed great team effort. We had great scoring distribution with four girls in double digits and everyone played their part to make sure that the game was a success.”

Brandi Davis The girls were led by Bailey Ratliff with 18, Savannah Jochem13, Kelsey Almond 11, Rachel Akins 10, Megan Liebhart 6, Jacey Pate 4 and Caley Jackson 1.

The game Vs. La Plata was snowed out on Friday. The Lady Raiders will host Novinger on the Thursday the 19th and Meadville on Friday the 20th.

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Tuesday December 10th the La Plata Bulldogs hosted the Wildcats from Bevier. The Bulldogs got off to a fast start holding the Wildcats under ten points on defense in the first quarter and pouring in twelve on the offensive side of the court. Things evened out in the second quarter as both teams settled into their offense. La Plata went to the half leading 27 to 21. The second half saw the Bulldogs go cold from the floor and allowed the Wildcats to gain on their lead. At the end of three it came down to the last quarter all knotted up at 31 to 31. The two teams showed how even the match up was exchanging leads until Bevier was able to pull ahead and win a heartbreaker for the Bulldogs 39 to 41. Mitch Cox led the Bulldogs with 14, followed by Baylon Belt and Ben Bolden 3, Seth Brown 5, Hunter Howe 4 and Ty Davison with 2. The Boys game against BMC was cancelled due to the snow.

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The Brashear Tigers went to Linn County for a conference game Tuesday night against the Mustangs. The Tigers came out as cold as the winter air outside and let the Mustangs build a big first quarter lead 2 to 22. The Tigers could have easily given up but they showed heart and made a game out of it. They only were outscored by 2 in the second quarter. The Mustangs put on another run at the start of the second half and held off the Tigers for a 26 to 59 victory for Linn County. The Tigers had a balanced attack led by 7 from Patrick Jochimsen and 6 from Luke Morrow and Jacob Reeves. Chance Hill, Colt Acton and Devin Morrison put in 2 each, Jacob Bleything added 1.

The other game for the week against Green City was cancelled due to the snow. The Boys play host to La Plata Tuesday Night and then travel to Atlanta Thursday and Marion County on Friday.

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The Brashear Lady Tigers took on the Linn County Mustangs in Purdin on Tuesday Night December 10th. The Girls came out battling in the first quarter holding the Mustangs to under ten points but were just as cold and trailed by one 8 to 9. The Lady Tigers stayed cold into the second but continued the solid defense and trailed at the half 10 to 18. Brashear’s offense clicked in the third with the girls outscoring Linn County and cutting into the Mustangs lead.

The Tigers saw the Mustangs go on a short run in the final quarter that they were unable to overcome and lost the game 28 to 42. Mandy Taylor led the team with 7 points; Abby Hall had 6, followed by 4 apiece from Skylar Housman and Meredith Thomas. Robbyn Wagster put in 3 for the Tigers and Ashley Moncief and Allison Thompson each chipped in 2.

The game Friday night against Green City was cancelled due to the storm. The Lady Tigers host La Plata Tuesday the 17th, then travel to Atlanta on the 19th and Marion County on the 20th.

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Krysta Myers - Third Grade Bevier Elementary (Continued from Last Week) Dear Santa, I think you are really nice. I believe in you. I hope I get presents for Christmas. I am pretty sure I have been good. This is one thing I want for Christmas, the game Headbanz. I also want an American Girl that has long hair. I want the game Pass the Pigs. That is all. Love, Emma Dear Santa, I want a cream colored holiday dress for my American Girl and I also want a feel-better kit for my American Girl. I really want the school locker set for my American Girl. It comes with a locker, mirror, frames, clips, photos, postcards, notes, and stickers. I want the board game called Boom! Boom! Balloon. I also want the movie Saige Paints the Sky. I want a camo Ipod case.

Your Friend, Madelyn Dear Santa, This year I want an American Girl doll. I also want a gymnastics bag. I also want a gymnastics bar. I also want some jeans. I also want a new Ipod case. I have been good. I want Boom! Boom! Balloons. I also want books. I also want Pass the Pigs. I want a hermit crab with a pink cage and colored sand. I also want pink ear muffs. I want a pillow and a blanket. I want Sage Paints the Sky. I also want new shoes. Your Friend, Leah Dear Santa, I want Si-cology made by Si Robertson. I want it so bad! So please let me have it. I think you are real so give me a reason to believe. Thank you if you get that for me.

Your Friend, Charly Dear Santa, This year I want to see my dad for one week and 12 pairs of pants and t-shirts. I want 10 pairs of socks and 1 sweater. Also Mass Effect 3. Please and thank you for Christmas.

Your Fave, Killian Dear Santa, I have been a really good girl this year. For Christmas I would like an American girl doll that looks like me and other accessories. I also want a hermit crab and clothes from Justice and American doll clothes. Your Friend, Ella Dear Santa, Can I get a x-box one and a Lego set. I have been good.

Let it snow on Christmas Eve or before. Your Friend, Conner Dear Santa, Thank you for coming so you can give us presents.

Please come every year so we all get something. Unless we’re bad don’t give us anything but if we’re good can you give us presents? Can you get me a whole set of football stuff like the helmet and everything else so I can play tackle football. We should all thank Jesus for Him being born and I want a metal detector. I might find gold or rings. It will be fun and thank Santa for giving us presents in Christmas day. And please get me some cookie cereal. It will be good. Your Friend, Draven Dear Santa, I hope Haley gets better so she can get to spend the night. And have a Merry Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Santa I hope my birthday is fun Sunday and I get lots of presents. I want a puppy and a kitten and thank you. I wish you a merry Christmas.

Your Friend, Ashlee Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is football cards, xbox 360, phone, Ipod, snow globe, nerf guns, a Mizzoufootball, a new bike, a Lebron James jersey, Dwyan Wade jersey. I want a Mizzou coat, decorations, football helmet, jersey, Pj’s, and pants. I want a NBA book about Lebron James and Michael Jordan. Your Friend, Kindrik Dear Santa, I want Call of Duty Ghost. I also want Lord of the Rings and Lego Marvel Saint Row. I’ve been good. I love Christmas. Your Friend, Kane Dear Santa, How are you and your reindeer? I would want Hello Kitty socks. I’ve been really good. And I want a My Little Pony Equestria girls doll. I would want Twilight Sparkle because mom might get me Pinky Pie and Apple Jack. And a monster high Cladeen wolf Sweet 1600 doll.

Love, Aralyn Jaimee Wood~Kindergarten LaPlata Elementary School Dear Santa, I want an iPad and American Girl Doll clothes. I want clothes for me and a hat. That’s all. I will leave you cookies and milk. Macy Davidson Dear Santa, I want a castle, Barbie dolls, pink house, and a baby doll with a bottle and a binky. I still want all of the Christmas toys, too. Jennifer Dow Dear Santa, I want an American Girl Doll. I want clothes for the American Girl Doll. I want shoes for the doll and I want a rocking horse. Some more decorations for my room and I want new bedding. I want a new baby doll. I want new baby carriage for the baby doll. I want a rocking chair and new coloring book that had LA LA Loopsy in it. And I want a new LA LA Loopsy doll. I want some dress-up clothes for me and tiaras. Trista Goodhart Dear Santa, I want the eye of sarong and I want big set of volcanoes.

Then I want Helms Deep. This is the last thing, now I really want the black boat with a one thousand pieces and people. I also want the black tower. I’m done! Logan Hettinger Dear Santa, I like the superman costume and the monster university toys. I just read my toy magazine so I know what I want.

I want this scooter bike. It is a scooter bike that I can drive it with a steering wheel and it will drive really fast.

I will drive around my house really fast and it will be the best thing in the whole wide world! Santa, I will leave you one of my storm toy dragons. It really is awesome!

Joel Hunt Dear Santa, I want a Rudolf reindeer. Then I want a scooter and a blankie. Do you have Duck Dynasty slippers? If you do I want some. I want a picture frame to put in my bedroom. I also want a clock to put in my room and I want two speakers. I want a printer, too. Thank you, Santa. Paxtyn Jones Dear Santa, I want a Tabio. It is at ToysRUs. I want an easy bake oven and a Barbie. That’s all. Katey Kirkpatrick

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want a new bike. That’s it. Marissa McMann Dear Santa, I want hunting stuff. I want a hunting coat. I want a sweatshirt. I want a bb gun. I want an Under Armour sweatshirt and an Under Armour shirt. Gavin Thurman Dear Santa, I want an easy bake oven and a My Life Doll. I want Barbie’s and a Barbie house. I want princess dress. I want Sqinkies. They are something really small that can stick to your fingers. Haylea Tuggle Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want an Empire Set and some Lego bricks that you can make stuff out of. I would like some Angry Bird sets and also I would like a White Eagle Bird stuffed animal. That’s all. Hunter Tuggle Dear Santa, I want a guitar. A real one. I want the thing that you can blow with your mouth. I want a Flying Ferry. I don’t want anything else. I will leave you cookies and milk.

Delaney Whitlock Dear Santa, I want a hot cocoa maker, new clothes, new boots, and new toys. I want a new hunting sweatshirt. I want a new backpack. I want keys for my house. I want new dresses and a book. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeers reindeer food. Kooper Wood Mrs. Lock - 3rd Grade La Plata Elementary Dear Santa, This year would you like sugar cookies instead of shortbread? I have been good all year.

For my wish list this year I would like Cherry Blue Glasses for my American Girl Doll, Go Girl texting walkie talkies, and a Crayola Crayon Maker, HO, HO, HO, Khushi P.S.-Can you get me a cute stuffed dog with a collar and leash?

Dear Santa, I want Under Armour shorts, Under Armour hats, Under Armour gloves, Under Armour pants, a 40 caliber 243 gun. I would like to give you cookies and milk if you come to my house. What time do you come and what kind of cookies do you like? I also want an ipod and ipad Apple. HO, HO, HO See you December 25!

Your friend, Dear Santa I can’t wait until Christmas time is here. Also I’m going to leave you cookies and milk. Have you been good to the elvs? For Christmas I want you to help me fix Saidie my American Girl doll because we found her on my seat and her leg. It was broke and I want you to fix her leg and I want to have a big Christmas dinner. Mery christmas, Lucy DearSanta, How are you doing?

How is Mrs. Claus doing? How is Ruidol? I will make you chocolate chip cookies. I will be at nan’s house.

I want hairstuf and makup and a Real Phone, tablet, computer, I Phone, earrings and an American doll. Your friend, Abby Dear Santa, I hope that you are having a good time in the SouthPole and I will give you cookies on a plate in my new house.

I have been good this year and I hope that you are doing well. I think that your deer are doing fine and your elves are doing so good. My tree is going to look pretty on Christmas night. your friend, Harley Bryant Dear Santa, Do you get a lot of milk and cookies? I will have a lot of cookies when you come. I will also have carrots for your reindeer. Nice or Naghty? I am very nice sometimes I hope I am nice and not naghty. Wish list for Christmas I want a kendle fire, tramplean, boots, and an Ipod. Your Friend, Lauren Dear Santa, I would like to tell you what I want for Christmas. I would like Boxcar Children. (I have 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,15 ,58,77,90,93,94). I would also like an Itunnes gift card (50$). I would like sports cards and NERF Guns. Also, cowboy boots size 4. I try to be good, but sometimes it is hard. I hope I was good. What kind of cookies do you like? What kind of food do your reindeer like? Merry Christmas! Your Friend, Lee Ryan Mack Dear Santa, What is your favorite cookie? I hope you like my cookies.

I hope I am on the nice list. I’ve been nice but sometimes naugthy. What I wish for is an x box with games and a play station 2 and games. Your friend, Landyn

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are the deer being good? Feor Christmas I want a dirtbike, a tablet, a gocart, and a toy car. your friend, Cutter Dear Santa, I like all the presents your elves make for all the girls and boys.For Christmas, I would like A Boy Barbie doll.

A Pink Ipod. A pink phone, A yellow Toymon Key. A yellow Nintendo DS. Love, Melissa

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Mrs. Lock - 3rd Grade La Plata Elementary Continued Dear Santa, What type of cookies do you like with milk? I would like a toy box and a pink camo hat, and a barbie doll. I have been good and nice. Your friend, Riley Dear Santa, What is it like in the Northpole? Is it snow?

I want an X box, and a Play Station 3. How are the reindeer? Are you OK? How are the elves and the slay? I want a Kindel Fire, video game, Bebegun, cowboy boots, cowboy hat. Your Fired, Mason Dear Santa, What kinda cookies do you like? I like chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies. I’ve been really really nice to my friends. I’m trying to be nice to my brother, tph. You know how brothers are. Now, I want an Xbox one, a kindle fire, some games for the Xbox one, another Xbox for my brother and saints row 2, and another cheat code book. Your goodiest boy, Mark Dear Santa, I can’t wait to see you when you come. Are you really working in the North Pole? Also, how long does it take to get there? I want an xbox 360 and some games for it. I want a dirtbike, work boots, and a ride in your sled. Your friend, Braeden Dear Santa, I’m going to give you delicious cookies and milk. Just wondering but do you want fat milk or low fat milk?

I have been really good this year. Besides that, how is Rudolph doing? I would love to have a crayola crayon maker for Christmas. HoHoHo, Taylor Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like an ipad, a case to go with it, and a whole set of Junie B. Jones books. I will have milk and cookies. Your friend, Audrey Belfield Dear Santa, Have I been good this year? I hope so. Do you like being Santa? I want a P53, Kindle Fire hd, basketball goal, Jon Jay Home jersey. I wish I could see you. I forgot, I want a Husky. Sincerly, Kaden P.S Hope I’ve been good Dear Santa, How have you been? Is rudolph ready? I hope he is! I saw you last Christmas, you were walking through our yard. Anyway, I will leave milk, cookies and carrots for the reindeer. What is your favorite cookie? This year for my whishlist I would like some cute LPS C Little Pet Shop, an electric train, an Xbox, some games for the Xbox, and for my grandma to feel better, please and thankyou. I have been good this year. I keep geeting A+s.

Tell everyone back at the Northpole that I said “Hi”.

Your friend, Olivia Dear Santa, How are you doing? What kind of cookies do you like? I have been good but sometime it’s hard. Here are somethings I would like, an I pod, an I pad, a computer, two American girl dolls, an Ameican Girl Doll suitcase.

An Ameican Girl Doll stroller and carseat. Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho! Your friend, Kamron MCR-IV 1st Grade Dear Santa, Santa can I please have a baby barbie and can I please have Barbie and can I please have dreamhouse and can I have Chelsea please and can I please have a horse you know the horse that has the ? hair and it is white too.

Please thank you, Skylie Dear Santa, How is Dancer? Please can I get a barbie live in the dreamhouse toy and a stuft rabbit and majic stefiscop that macs all my tpys go to life and I luve you Santa.

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Dear Santa, Please Santa can I have a stufft rabbit. How is Mrs. Claus? How are you? How is Rudolphe I think you look like my papa. Can I have the Barbie dreamhouse. Please Santa can I have stufft zebra. Can I please have a stufft baby rabbit. Thank you for my presents last Christmas.

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stops. I have another question. Do reindeer shead? I saw a movie that your wife had to faten you up. Is that true?

Do you get new reindeer? You should switch to green. I do like your red too. I have to go bye. Your friend, Ashlyn Russell P.S. How is Rudolf and the reindeer Tell Ella the Elf I said Hi and I miss her and her different hiding spots.

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus> Can I have a toy zoomer. How are you? Are you a dancer? How is Rudolph. How is your elves? Do you help the elves? What have you been doing? I wonder what it is in the North pole. Thank you for reading this paper. Love, Gabe

Dear Santa, How are you today? For Christmas can I please have an x box 4? Thank you. How are your eleves? For my birthday I am going to ask my parents for a puppy. In case you wanted to know when my birthday is it’s Febuary 23. I have a lot of animals. Do you want to know all the animals? I have chickens, ducks, turkies, cows, dogs, cats and a horse. We will make you six cookies and some milk. You friend, Ricky

Dear Santa Please can you give me a bike and its is a blue and a helicopter a real bow and a 22 pistel Please. Can you give me a remote control men. Thank you, Jordan Dear Santa, Please Santa I want a Zoomer and a barbin zebra and barbin cats and barbin dogs and barbin babys and barbin horses and barbin snakes and barbins and barbins bunnys and barbin ape and barbin elephant and barbin dolphins. How is Mrs. Claus Elfs and you Santa? Josey Earon Morrow MCR-IV Kindergarten Dear Santa...

I have tried hard to be good. Please bring me a trampolen and a pige bank. Love, Lillian Dear Santa...

I am six years old. How many years old are you? I want a new lalaloops doll and a DSI case. I would like a ? too.

Love, Laina Dear Santa...

I have tried to be good this year. Would you please bring me an easy bake oven and a tramplean for Christmas. I am six. How old are you? Love, Alexis Dear Santa...

I have tried to be good this year. Would you please bring me some new games and a lego set. I am 5. Thank you, Paten

Daer Santa, For Christmas I want a ferbie and a phone, I want some makeup like my sisters. I would like sone “Bft” necklaces, more stuff for my horse toys and a friend for Lilly ny bird. I also want a bigger horse for me to ride. The chloe can ride my other horse. I also want a toy monkey. Ans something too. Your friend, Beth Bruce Dear Santa, How are you and the elevs doing? I hope I can have an xbox 4 and a crayon melter too. I would really like to have my own dog. Are the reindeer redy for Christmas?

I will give you 4 cookies and a glass of milk.

You friend, Landon Dear Santa, How are the reindeer, the eleves, Mrs. Claus and you doing? I’m doing fine. This year for Christmas is a puppy. That’s it. No toys no nothing, just a puppy. I’m serious!! All I want this year is a puppy. I would like it a lot if you gave me a puppy for Christmas. I would name it Remi because I think Remi can bea name for both a boy and a girl. Don’t worry about me getting cowboy boots because I might get them for my birthday. But still, if I don’t get cowboy boots for my birthday still don’t give me any cowboy boots becasue all I want is a puppy for Christmas. I would like it to be a black lab (If possible.)

Your friend, Garrett Carman (We think Garrett wants a puppy for Christmas!)

There are a few more Santa Letters for us to publish. They will be in the December 24th Edition (a day early).

We know it is late for letters to Santa, but no worries, Santa doesn’t have the same deadlines as we do and will read the letters just in time!

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I have been good. I want pjamus and a tractor. Colin wants a semi. Love Mason Dear Santa...

Please will you bring me a prtend cop car and some Ironman legos. I am 5. How old are you> I have ben good. Please bring my bruthrs sometheg. Love, Bryce Dear Santa...

I want a tablet. I want a game. Love, Gregory MCR-IV 3rd Grade Dear Santa, I want to hear how your elves are doing? I relly want a (star wars) eraser and an x-box. I want grand theft auto with it and I was a 3-ds and I want a 3-ds game like a ? game to go with it. I hope I get two birds and some bird seed. I want a playstation and a game to go with it. Your friend, Hayden Dear Santa, I would like a quater horse. One that can run fast. Also, Santa I would like a new bridle with jewels on it. Just a radom question, how long in your beard? I have two more things on my list. There is this toy horse I saw at the store. It has a girl with a saddle and Bridle. There is a campfire, dog, a bag, hitch post and a rope. Theres a Barbie and her horse. She can ride it. It walks, bows and

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Escort to History - Part Three Continued from Page 6A ly for the duty of the solemn dignity which the riders and horses lend to the ceremony of carrying a comrade for his last ride to Arlington Cemetery.The caissons used were built in 1918 and used for 75 mm cannons. They were originally equipped with ammunition chests, spare wheels, and tools used for the cannons. For the funeral services they have been replaced with the flat deck on which the casket rests.

According to the Old Guard website, Black Jack, the black riderless horse used in the Kennedy funeral was the last of the Quartermaster issue horses branded with the Army’s brand and his Army serial number 2V56. Black Jack took part in JFK’s funeral and also in the funerals of Herbert Hoover, Lyndon B. Johnson and Gen. Douglas MacArthur and also in thousands of others in Arlington Cemetery during his 24 years of service with the Old Guard. Black Jack ended his service to the US on Feb. 6, 1976 and is buried on the parade ground of Fort Myer’s Summerall Field.

Pace recalls his time spent at Fort Myer. He said if you stay around horses long enough, something strange will happen. One of the horses at Ft. Myer was Slow Motion. They would put the horses out on pickets while cleaning their stalls. Slow Motion was used for many ceremonies. They used steel cables with a neck rope to picket the horses. Slow Motion was always head shy and while out on picket he was spooked by tourists and hung himself.

A Lipizzaner stallion named Congrasonyabaya

was a five year old stud horse which was a gift to the US government by a foreign country in appreciation for the aid they had received during World War II. The Old Guard was at the Jefferson Memorial for a night ceremony of some type when while loading, the horse got away and ended up jumping off a wall into the tidal basin. The horse couldn’t be found and was feared lost. The horse spent a lot of time in the water. Chief Warrant officer John McKinney. McKinney jumped in the water. The horse was found and had an injury to his stifle joint, where he had a wound. Pace said McKinney was about to lose it, so upset.. and thought his military career was soon to be overThe Park Service brought in a tank retriever with a boom and had to pick the horse up out of the water.

McKinney was a valuable member of the Old Guard, the Army didn’t want him to retire. He died of a heart attack and is buried close to Kennedy’s gravesite at Arlington.

After ending his duties with the Old Guard, Pace was out of the Army for only 83 days when he signed back up. He went to Vietnam in December of 1965. The request for volunteers went out and ace volunteered to go to a helicopter unit where he was assigned to the Airborne 173rd and was a tail gunner on a Huey and run combat support missions He was also assigned to the 113th Aviation Company, the Thunderbirds, Their helicopters had a big eagle painted on their helicopters.Pace said the helicopters in Vietnam were all over worked. At times there were aircraft on the

tarmac that couldn’t fly just for the lack of a quart of oil. The guys would trade the Air Force for oil.

While in Vietnam the only time there wasn’t aircraft in the air was on Thanksgiving Day 1966. He received wounds while the helicopter he was in received enemy fire.

He said the troops were isolated over there, no TV, only radio and the Stars and Stripes paper, which was censored with information. He remembers mostly hot beer, there was any kind of beer you wanted, but it was usually always hot.He was sent back to the states fro N.C.O. Academy Pace was stationed in Ft. Riley, Kansas, from 1968 to 1971. He received orders to go back to Vietnam, where he was with the 5th MIC. He said it was one of the worst outfits he was associated with due to a battalion commander. His convoy would be sent out and then ordered to take the same route day after day. He said they were sitting ducks to anyone watching and were hit with an anti tank mine, which picked his vehicle up, ripped the machine gun off, but Pace was still holding his handset after in incident. He received concussion wounds. He said everything in his body hurt. Pace has many other interesting tales of his military service and his time spent in Vietnam.

Pace received many awards and honors during his service in the military, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and many others. One of Pace’s medals that he is the most proud of his the Rifle EIB, Expert Infantry Badge. He was the only one who was not an officer that qualified

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more work and responsibilities. He was he highest ranking NCO at Ft. Carson when he retired from the military.

Pace and his wife Barbara moved to Canton over a year ago. She was familiar with the area and has family close by. They enjoy many activities including gardening and working around the home.

It has been written that Jacqueline Kennedy wanted her husband’s funeral to be perfect, an historical

event and a tribute to the late President. At the time, she didn’t know of the character of the man who would carry her husband to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery, but 50 years later, he is a respected military man and a community member who considers it an honor to have served the late President and all the veterans whose last services were performed with dignity and respect.

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and endured several days of testing that included day and night time navigation,, weapons assembly and disassembly, first, aid,, etc. The testing was very intense and they had very little sleep over the course of the test.

Pace said he wasn’t always the best soldier, but when times were rough he “soldiered” his way through.

He was promoted many times in his long military career, but he jokingly says with each promotion came

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Christmas Cheer and a Happy New Year From La Plata C&R

Have A Very Merry Christmas!

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It gives us great pleasure to extend our sincere greetings to our customers.

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1205 N. Missouri St., Macon, MO 63552 660-385-8700 RV PARK Full Sales & Service RV Park 660-773-5313

La Plata, Missouri

(660) 332-4422

Merry Christmas!

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