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School Spirit

Willadean Jackson, Atlanta

KFC Has Left the Building

...and there is a new chicken in town with so much more. JC’S Chicken is a local start-up chain with 5 locations. Macon, Booneville, St. Roberts, Jefferson City, and Warrenton. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Mckee who is the Operations Manager over the 5 locations. He explained that the Franchise agreement with KFC had dissolved, so the idea of JC’S was born. They offer a variety of food including, of course, chicken, and chicken strips. Other items include catfish BBQ pork chops chicken-n-rice, chicken-n -noodles, livers, gizzards, country fried steaks and a lot of other variety on the buffet. They are open for business from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. They have to wait for the weather to get better before they can get their signs up, and they will be doing some slight remodeling on the inside.

Correction

In the article on last week regarding the Macon R-1 School Board, the 2 girls mentioned for awards in FCCLA should have been Madeline Armstrong and Molly Wright. We apologize for the mix up.

The Beach Bums cheered on the Macon Tigerettes in Mexico on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. They were full of school spirit and support for the girls. See the game coverage on Page 7A. (Photo by Shon Coram)

Quality Time With the Kids By Patrick Shanahan Spring always seems to conjure up thoughts about my childhood. With those memories, I relive the pungent smell of burning brush that always gives way to the beauty and sweet fragrances of blossoming fruit trees and colorful tulips. Recollections of early spring also bring visions of the multi color kites that filled the sky weeks before the weather warmed enough for baseball and bike riding. My children always loved my stories about kite wars, our highest kite contests, and how we sent “messages to the moon.” When my oldest daughter was six she confronted me. ”Dad, when are we gonna get a kite? You said we could when we grow up and I’m already six.” Now, I’m not exactly a house dog, but when my wife gave me that look, I knew better then to protest. “Okay, but if you guys want a kite, you’ll have to work for it. Tomorrow is Saturday. If you three help me clean the yard I’ll buy a kite and we’ll fly it on Sunday after church.” Saturday was beautiful. It was sunny with the temperature hovering

near sixty, but as often happens in early spring, the weather turned nasty and Sunday was cold with snow flurries. “Maybe we should wait until next weekend.” I suggested, but my three kids didn’t want to hear that. “You promised,” they chorused. Later, as I drove the several blocks to the public park, I saw remnants of earlier flights that ended in disaster, twisting and turning in the wind, as tall trees and electric lines held countless kite skeletons prisoner. At the park I expected the sky to be dotted by numerous tethered aircraft, but when none appeared I started thinking that maybe this wasn’t such a good idea. When we got out of the car my daughter surveyed the public land and happily reported. “Dad, we have the whole park to ourselves.” I just grunted my reply as I thought I must be an idiot. All the other fathers are lying on the couch watching March Madness basketball and drinking beer while I’m out here freezing my tail off. Continued on Page 7A

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The 4th annual “Save-A-Rack” Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 14, at the Macon County Expo Center. The banquet is sponsored by the Macon Women of Today. All proceeds from the event go to the Randy Johnson Memorial Fund to assist local residents who are battling cancer. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a social hour with the dinner by Noland’s Catering beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and are available from any WOT member. Tables for 8 or 12 may be reserved for the cost of the tickets plus an additional $25 donation. The night also includes a decorated bra contest, Totes for TaTa’s silent auction, a live auction and the Mr. Jugs contest. Decorated bras for the “Booby Trap” contest may be brought to the Expo Center the night of the event or by contacting Deb Keithley at 395-5175. There is a $5.00 entry fee donation to enter a bra. The live auction features items and services donated by local businesses. The main event of the evening is the Mr. Jugs Contest Last year over $6,000 was raised for the The main event of the Save-A-Rack Banquet is the Mr. Jugs beauty pageant. Contestants from the 2014 Mr. Jugs contest are pictured from left to right: Chad Primm, Randy Johnson Memorial Fund. Dr. Keith Beauchamp, Scott Kuntz and Breene McQuitty. (Photo submitted)

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We are having Ham & Bean Dinner on March 7th from 11-2 at the Senior Center located at 1604 Maffry in Macon. $7 for Adults • $3.50 for kids under 10. We will also be having a Balloon Bust! ($1 per balloon) Prizes donated by Local Businesses! Dinner includes Ham & Beans, coleslaw, fried potatoes, cornbread, dessert and drink

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Shirley Sims, County Clerk, wants to let voters know absentee ballots are available at the Macon County Clerk’s office for the April 7, 2015 General Municipal Election. To request a ballot, please apply in person or mail a request to the clerk’s office located at 101 East Washington St, Suite B, Macon, MO 63552, or fax a written request to 660-385-7203. Include the name of the person applying, the address to mail the ballot, reason voting absentee, last 4 digits of the Social Security number and voter’s signature. Absentee Ballots will be available during regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by appointment. The last day ballots may be voted in the office is April 6th at 5 p.m. and the last day ballots may be mailed from the office is Wednesday, April 1st, 2015. Contact the county clerk’s office at 660-385-2047 for any additional information.

Stephanie Strong Benefit Saturday, March 21, 2015

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Members of the A.T. Still University Staff Council presented La Plata Elementary School with supplies to help keep their classrooms healthy. This is the second year for the school supplies drive at ATSU. Last year’s recipient was Novinger schools. This year the focus was on healthy kids and healthy classrooms. Supplies such as hand sanitizer, tissues, cough drops and disinfectant wipes were donated by ATSU employees. Pictured are: Front row (L to R): Carol Buck, Laura Wallace; Tabitha Sawyer. Back row (L to R): Brooke Fleshman, Julie Truitt; Bucky, ATSU’s Mascot; Lee Bonnel; Lynn Daniels; Debra Leunen. (Photo by Randy Bunch

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higher interest rates to fund your normal operating expenses. Lots of decisions & discussions should be made within the next month & for those that didn’t attend please seek the facts & information from Dr. Noah, the school board members, & staff rather than hearsay! Become informed for the benefit of our students that are our future leaders & educators. No one likes to pay taxes but we have to evaluate the future of our educational system and the needs of our students; become educated so that when you cast your vote on April 7th you do it with a sense of knowing that you were made aware& provided with information on all the options.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 was the informational meeting held at the La Plata High School Commons area regarding the School Bond Issue that will be on the April ballot. Many concerned citizens showed up to hear questions and answers. It was very informative and needed. (Photo by Randy Bunch)

Atlanta Kindergarten Roundup

Atlanta C-3 School Kindergarten Roundup is coming up—March 27, 2015. Children that are enrolling will need to bring their birth certificate, social security card, and immunization records. Please call 660-239-4211 to reserve your appointment time.

Stephanie Strong Benefit

Stephanie Strong sustained multiple fractures in an October 2008 car accident. Her jaw, hip, femur and ankle required multiple pins, screws, plates and rods to stabilize. In the years and multiple surgeries since the accident, her lower leg and ankle began to decay near the metal plates, pins and screws, Circulation in her foot became extremely poor, accelerating the bone deterioration. Stephanie received devastating news in the summer of 2014. Amputation was her best option. Her family decided that they would get through the holidays and have the surgery in January 2015. Stephanie’s attitude leading up to her surgery was amazingly upbeat. She continues to share that positive attitude, even through multiple setback of her healing process. Most recently, she has been confronted with infection and faces the possibility of another amputation surgery. Stephanie has a long road ahead of her including multiple prosthetic fittings, doctors’ visits and time at rehabilitation center to learn to walk, drive and even care for her small children by herself. Stephanie continues to be positive about all of this saying, “Laughter heals all wounds.” Stephanie’s family- a loving husband and two small children- expects to incur more than $25,000 in medical bills this coming year, If anyone can get through this and come out smiling, it’s Stephanie. On Saturday, March 21 and Sunday March 22, a benefit will be held for Stephanie. Please see advertisement on this page for more information.

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Thanks to those (around 50) that came out to the informational meeting regarding the extension of the La Plata R-II Bond issue that will appear on the April 7th ballot. If you weren’t able to attend please go to the school’s website http://laplata.k12.mo.us/ or call Dr. Noah at 332-7001 if you have any questions. Be informed and educated before voting. I would like to say a special thanks to the caring parents that paid for the printing of the informational flyers; you know who you are and I am proud of your support of your children’s education and the community in so many ways! There were many good questions ask & opinions expressed. The bottom line is to evaluate the need which I hope everyone will agree is what is beneficial for our students education. Students will certainly be more focused if they have the opportunity to have a recreational break during the day somewhere other than their classroom. Physical education programs are very important in this time of childhood obesity & may be the only exercise some children experience. Teachers need for their students to “unwind” in order to have a day of productive learning. This meeting was for information only so use the questions that were addressed to seek more information. Ask your teaching staff their opinions. As far as whether the district should self fund the project with their healthy reserve balance or continue the current debt service for another 8 years, it is just like our personal finances, if you make a large purchase thinking I will save from paying interest by paying cash for a new car then two weeks later you have a major illness or home repairs occur & your reserves are no longer available, what do you do?? Serious cuts in your spending with the extras that you have been accustom are eliminated & you are forced to borrow money & pay possibility

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Two local students, Shalyla Collier (left) and Ashlei Lagle (right) were awarded the DAR Ann Helm Chapter Good Citizen Award. This award is based on dependability, service, leadership and patriotism to an outstanding degree. Shalyla is the daughter of Shallon and Richard Collier of Atlanta, and Ashlei is the daughter of Kim & Josh Roberts and Mike & Cindy Lagle. Also pictured is Elna Williams (center) who is the Chapter Reagent.

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Trent Gabriel of Macon was selected as the 5th grade winner. He is a student at Immaculate Conception School in Macon. His parents are Jenny and Greg Gabriel.

Evan Knapp of Macon was selected as the 6th grade winner. He was also selected as the State winner. He is a student at Macon R-1. His parents are Melissa and Carl Knapp.

Ashleigh Bailey of Bevier was selected as the 7th grade winner. She is a student at Bevier C-4. Her parents are Keela Bailey and Isaac Bailey.

Madelyn Ewing of Macon was selected as the 8th grade winner. Madelyn is a student at Macon R-1. Her parents are Modeste and Brian Ewing.

Danielle Williams of Bevier was selected as the 9th grade winner. She is a student at Bevier C-4. Her parents are Sylvia and Hershel Williams Jr.

Dylan Hernandez (not available for photo) was selected as the 10th grade winner. He is a student as Bevier C-4. His guardian is Lisa Purdy.

were legally and medically fit to enter the country. Students were to imagine themselves as a child traveling through Ellis Island in 1892 and were asked to describe their experience to their cousin who had never heard of Ellis Island.

Students in grades 9-12 wrote about Christopher Columbus, focusing on “Joining Columbus on his voyage to the New World.” They were to imagine being chosen to join Columbus ‘ crew as he set sail. Students were to express their thoughts and feelings as they prepared for

this potentially hazardous mission. They were to explain what skills they possessed essential to success and survival. They were asked why they wanted to be part of the voyage and what they hoped to gain from the experience. (Photos and story by Sharon Coram)

American History Essay Contest Winners

The American History Essay Contests were established to encourage youth to think creatively about our nation’s history and learn about history in a new light. The contests were open to students in grades 5-12 in schools and who were in home schools in Macon County. This year, there were over 100 essays submitted from five schools in the county. Grades 5-8 wrote about “A Child’s Journey Through Ellis Island.” This year marks the 125th anniversary of Ellis Island as an immigration station. Immigrants arriving on the island could expect to spend several hours to determine if they

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ATLANTA BAPTIST Chance Glenn, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Midweek Service ATLANTA CHRISTIAN Daniel Brands, Minister 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:20 a.m. Morning Worship 2:00 p.m. Sunday – JAM (Jesus and Me) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sunday – Youth ATLANTA UNITED METHODIST Larry DeSpain, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 4th Wed LH Bible Study 5:30 p.m. 1st Wed. UM Women 3:15 p.m. Tuesday Adventure Club BETHEL A.M.E.101 E 3rd ST. Rev. Mae Hall 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Sunday School 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study BETHLEHEM METHODIST Larry DeSpain, Pastor 8:30 a.m Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship BEVIER FIRST BAPTIST Scott Dalrymple, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 7:00 p.m Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting BEVIER COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Todd Davison. Pastor 9:15-Opening Worship 9:30-Sunday School Classes 10:30- Worship Service

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

COLLEGE MOUND PRESBYTERIAN James Bolin, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Worship Each 1st, 3rd, &5th Sunday

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN – Matt Stieger- Minister Justin Miller -Minster 660-385-4813 Sunday 8am Worship 9:30am Worship and Sunday School 11am Worship Children’s Ministry is offered during all service. 6pm - Student Ministry(grade 6-12), God Rock Crew (grade 1-5) Little Lambs(ages 2- K) More info visit- www.lifeatthecrossroads.org ELDAD COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Preaching ELMER BAPTIST Danny Welte, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wed. Evening Service ELMER CHRISTIAN Bro. David Mason 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

CALLAO CHRISTIAN Minister: Josh Stucki 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service 9:40 a.m. Bible Classes 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service CHARITON RIDGE BAPTIST Rev. George Head, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER 30064 LAKE STREET Ron Thomason, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Church 7:00 p.m. Saturday Eve. Service

ETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Gareth Reese, Preacher 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship

CHURCH OF GOD (HOLINESS) 514 COVEY RISE LANE Reverend Ralph Wheeler 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service

GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Pastor Elaine Allred Sunday 9 am KTLI Radio Service, 9:44 Sunday School, 11 am Morning Worship, 7 pm Evening Worship Wednesday 7 pm Mid-Week Service HEARTLAND COMMUNITY Rev. Charles N. Sharpe, Pastor Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Mon. Discovery Class Tues. Prayer Meeting, Wed. Midweek service, Thur, “Power House” Youth Service (Grades 7-12), Fri. Women’s Bible Study, Sat. Intercessory Prayer Meeting.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 402 N ROLLINS, MACON Father David Veit Masses: Saturday 5:30p.m. Macon Sunday 8:00 a.m. Bevier, 10:00 a.m. Macon Confessions: 4:30-5:10 pm

FAITH BAPTIST 57 S. RUBEY Adam Steeves, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Sermon 6:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study

FIRST CHRISTIAN 806 E. BRIGGS DR. Dr. David Leslie, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 32838 HWY 63 S. Kelly Perry, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Evning Service, Small Groups, Youth Groups

LA PLATA PRESBYTERIAN Rev. John Becker 10:40 a.m. Worship Service LA PLATA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 214 N. Gex Street Karen Coy, Pastor Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. 3rd Wed. @6 p.m. - Supper with Friends

MACON APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL 505 RIGGS ST. James LeDeay, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study MACON CHURCH OF CHRIST 32346 US HWY 63 S. Steven Saunders, Minister 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Worship MACON CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR 32310 U.S. HWY 63 S. Terry Kaiser, Pastor 660-295-4448 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer & Study MACON COUNTY LARGER PARISH Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff, Pastor Ethel Presbyterian 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service NEW CAMBRIA UNITED CHURCH 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service MACON COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH, Callao, MO Brother Arch Philips Thursdays 7 pm, Fellowship 6:30. All denominations

KASEYVILLE BAPTIST Dale Britt, Pastor Pastor Perry Martin 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Small Groups 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship

MACON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 302 N. RUTHERFORD MACON 660-385-3714 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sun. Worship 7:45, 9:00, & 10:30 a.m. Adult Small Groups/ Sunday School. 6:00 p.m. Family Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed Crossover, ages 6- 12 in Legacy Chapel: J12 (Comprehensive Bible teaching plan), ages 3 years-5th grade Stars Sept. Register online http://www.hopeforMacon.com

LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mike McMain, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Study & Prayer

MACON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 321 N. ROLLINS Julie King, Pastor 9:00a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Church School, classes for all ages.

LA PLATA FIRST BAPTIST 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Monday: Awana Wednesday (only): Bible Study at 6pm

MACON RESTORATION BRANCH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Gabriel Andres, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church Services

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HAMEDEN, MO Summer: Mass 7:30 a.m. Sun. Winter: Mass 5:30 p.m. Sat.

FAMILY LIFE FELLOWSHIP MOBERLY Vic Comstock 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Celebration Times 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study & Kids-In-Church

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST Harvey Hivner, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Preaching Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Business meeting after Sunday School, 1st Sun. each month, 5th Sun. Services as usual.

GIFFORD CHRISTIAN David Moore, Minister 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church Service GOSPEL CENTER 600 VINE ST. Elaine Allred, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 5:30p.m. Sunday Youth Group 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Service

HOLY TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST 807 S RUTHERFORD ST. Rev. Jeffrey Green Assoc. Minister Eddie Troy Music Minister James Tolson 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 p.m. Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Wed Bible Study

ETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mary Ellen Waychoff, Pastor 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service

BRUSH CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 1104 LAWNDALE DR. (Goldsberry) Elder Kenneth Clevenger, Pastor 10:30am Services 4th Sunday 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. Saturday before 10:30 a.m. Morn. Service 1st Sun.

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MACON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 30323 LAKE ST Curtis Denny, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11:00 a.m. Church Service

OPEN ARMS BAPTIST CHURCH 202 CRESCENT DRIVE Rich Wills, Pastor Jason Clema, Youth Director 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Children’s Church 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Street 6:30 p.m. Wed Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wed. Kids Club 6:30 p.m. Wed. Youth meet

MACON UNITED METHODIST 208 PEARL Carl Knapp, Pastor 660-385-2156 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. All Ages Group Studies

SACRED HEART BEVIER Father David Veit 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Sunday Mass 8:00 am Confessions 7:30am

MT. SALEM BAPTIST 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Preaching 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Business Mtg. 1st Thurs.

ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS WEIN, MO Fr. Michael Murphy Mass: Sunday @8:45am and Wednesday @ 6pm.

MT. SALEM PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Bible Study on Wednesday 6:30 pm. Business meeting 1st Wednesday of month at 7:15 pm 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. 2nd Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Sat. before

TEN MILE BAPTIST 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 26575 JEWELL DR. James Beckley, Branch President 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday Services

MT. SHILOH BAPTIS JCT. OF HWY C & F HUNTSVILLE Pastor Robert Korff 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Service

UNITED TRINITY CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 31592 LILY ST. Pastor Mike Birdsong 9:45 a.m. Sun. School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening

MT. TABOR BAPTIST E. OF ATLANTA 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 8:00 p.m. 2nd Wed. Business Mtg. 8:00 p.m. 1st, 3rd, 4th Wed. Bible Study

WHITE OAK CHURCH ETHEL 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper ever 1st day of week

MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST RT Z NEW CAMBRIA Sue Wynne, Pastor 9:00a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study

WOODVILLE BAPTIST Bill Brant, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ZION LUTHERAN 32405 BUS. 36 E. Elden D. Kohn, Pastor 8:45 a.m. Sun. School & Adult Classes, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

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Wanda Marie Thomas January 19, 1933 - March 3, 2015

Wanda Marie Thomas, 82, of New Cambria, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. Wanda was born on January 19, 1933, in Lagonda, MO, the daughter of William and Mellzena (May) Beale. She was united in marriage to Lowell Thomas on December 24, 1949 at the Prairie Hill Christian Church. Wanda was a member of the United Church of New Cambria. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening, cooking, singing in the choir and was very active in her community. Wanda is survived by two children, Jim Thomas and wife Seon of New Cambria, MO and Tim Thomas and wife Lori of Mt. Juliet, TN; four grandchildren, Jami Lynn Pate and husband Cory of Marceline, MO, Jeni Marie Easley and husband Brian of Elmer, MO, Erin Beth Thomas and boyfriend Craig Ingram of Murfreesboro, TN, Hannah Krystine Thomas of Mt. Juliet, TN, five great-grandchildren, Madison Marie Pate, Evan Christopher Pate of Marceline, Karli Lynn Easley, Maci Marie Easley and Avery Grace Easley of Elmer; one brother Donald Beale and wife Shirley of Macon, MO; one sister, Elsie Duncan of New Cambria and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and six brothers and sisters. Funeral service were 10:00 am, Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the United Church in New Cambria. Burial was in the Johnson Cemetery in Lagonda, MO. Visitation was from 5:00-7:00 pm, Friday evening, at the church in New Cambria. The family suggests memorials to the Randy Johnson Memorial Fund. Funeral services are under the direction of Gilleland & McElwain Funeral Home in New Cambria.

Spiritual Enlightenment When The Bank Account Is Full But The Soul Is Lacking. Material Success Doesn’t Have To Get In The Way Of Inner Peace.

It’s second nature for many people to toil endlessly to achieve what the world at large considers a successful life. But success often is fleeting and sometimes requires us to make decisions that aren’t in our best interests, says Frank P. Daversa, author of the book “Spirituality in the 21st Century.” “How many times has a ‘successful’ person turned down a cherished pleasure or been unable to spend time with family for the sake of a business meeting or a late night at the office?” he asks. “How many influential people have sold their souls to the devil to get where they are?” Interestingly, highly successful people may not be that out of step with one principle that often defines spirituality – the belief in God or a higher power, Daversa says. Polls regularly reveal that the vast majority of the world’s population – better than 80 percent – follows some sort of belief system, so it’s likely a large percentage of successful people do as well, Daversa says. But on a more practical level, there are four other fundamental principles of spiritual enlightenment that may or may not mesh well with what many people would define as success, he says. Those principles are: Complete your formal education. It’s difficult to approach enlightenment without understanding how the world works, Daversa says. Indications are that many successful people, though certainly not all, do live up to this principle. In the United States, the households with the highest educational achievement also tend to be the ones with the highest household income, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Learn more about yourself, your health and your mental well-being. Self-discovery and self-realization are vital to nurturing our inner selves, Daversa says. Taking care of our physical bodies is equally important. That’s a mixed bag for successful people. Some are well developed intellectually, emotionally and spiritually, but many “have difficulty conquering their personal demons,” he says. They often are burdened by scandal or experience marital problems. Some even suffer from drug addiction. “You can argue that the general population does as well, but that’s the point,” Daversa says. “Successful people are no better in this regard.” Learn more about the needs of others. Helping our fellow humans places us on a path to self-realization, Daversa says. “To their credit, many wealthy people give generously to charity and create or manage their own charitable foundations,” he says. But others are not as giving in critical ways. Many CEOs oppose the minimum wage that would allow their employees to live above the poverty line, he says, and greed led Wall Street bankers to manage investments recklessly, which resulted in the Great Recession and caused millions to suffer. “Apparently, learning more about the needs of others is not a prerequisite for becoming successful,” Daversa says. Learn more about the natural environment. Although a bit of a cliché, becoming “one” with nature is one of the most spiritual experiences we can undertake, Daversa says. Because nature and the environment are

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Hazel Virginia Sparks Davis

Hazel Virginia Sparks Davis, 91, of Jefferson City, formerly of Shelbina, began her heavenly journey at 6:08 am Saturday, March 1, 2015. She was surrounded by family at her home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday at the First Baptist Church in Shelbina with Brother Jim Bolin officiating. Visitation was at noon Friday until the time of service at the church. Burial followed at Shelbina Cemetery. Hazel was born July 23, 1922, in Monroe County, MO, the daughter of William Owen and Teresa Gessler Sparks. On March 22, 1946, she married Arnold Eugene Davis in New London, MO. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1997. She is survived by five children: Charlotte Carter and husband Irving “Panama” of Waldorf, MD; Bill Davis and Bobi of Palmyra, MO; Peggy Davis and Teresa Davis of Jefferson City, MO; and “Bubbles” Davis and wife Sandy of Palmyra. Hazel is survived by one sister, Dorcey Wilt of Shelbina, and one sister-in-law, Madeline Sparks of Shelbina. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Elmer Sparks, Dale Sparks and infant Willie Lawrernce Sparks; and her childhood confidante, 3 ½-year-old sister Florence Constance Sparks. We cannot forget Sparky, her favorite dog ever, who could talk. Hazel was born with a happy gene that remained, even after she suffered a stroke 11 years ago and later vascular dementia from it. She never complained about the stroke effects and worked through them, just as she handled life throughout her 92 years. That happiness lasted until she passed. Her mission in life was to help others. She was famous for her baking, talking and gardening skills. Pallbearers were Jordan Davis, Chance Davis, Denny Sparks, Gary Wilt, Leslie Wilt and J.D. Sparks.

Armenta T. Gubbine

Armenta T. Gubbine, age 88 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Born July 17, 1926 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Leonard and Alice (Kinkle) Thomas. Surviving is her husband, Abraham L. Gubbine and one son, Abraham L. Gubbine Jr. both of La Plata, Missouri. Preceding her in death were her parents, four brothers, and four sisters. Armenta moved to La Plata from New Jersey in 1993. She attended the La Plata Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Officiating was Pastor John Gorham. Burial was in the La Plata Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ken Thomas, Jeremy Curtis, Randy Baker, Jeff Thomas, Mark Thomas, and Bill Thomas. Visitation was Monday, March 2, 2015 with the family receiving friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.

James Edward Reed

James Edward “Jamie” Reed, Sr. 64, of Moberly, died unexpectedly, Monday, March 2, 2015, at his home. Jamie was born December 14, 1951 in Moberly, to Herman B. and Betty (Cousins) Reed. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army Air Corp, prior to his honorable discharge. He worked for Orscheln Industries as a machine operator, prior to his medical disability. Survivors include his children, James Edward “Bub” Reed, Jr. and his wife Stefanie and Natasha Norris all of Moberly; five grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Eggering, Betty Phipps and her husband Jim all of Moberly, four brothers, Billy, Jerry, and Larry Joe Reed all of Moberly, and David Reed and his wife Brenda of Higbee; other relatives and friends. Words of comfort and support may be shared with the family at the visitation which was held Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Cater Funeral Home. Services honoring and celebrating Jamie’s life followed at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with Care to follow, and a private scattering of his cremains will be held at a later date.

What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. - Helen Keller interconnected, what people do to the environment has spiritual repercussions, he says. “Many successful people support the environment wholeheartedly, but others do not,” Daversa says. “There are those who see the environment as nothing more than an asset on a spreadsheet that they can exploit to their financial advantage.” “This is not to say we shouldn’t pursue success if it comes our way,” Daversa says. “But we need to keep the concept of success in perspective to other important attributes in life. “We need to enjoy success while it lasts and refrain from defining ourselves in terms of it. We need to continue finding significance in simple pleasures, such as love, family and friendships.”

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Mary Ethel Dutton September 27, 1946 - March 1, 2015

Mary Ethel Dutton, 68, of Moberly, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2015. On September 27, 1946, Mary was born in Moberly, MO to Kenneth Owen Davidson and Mary Ellen Ransdell Davidson. She was a lifelong resident of Moberly, where she married her husband Robert Ellyson Dutton on November 21, 1964. She enjoyed making crafts and camping, but her primary focus was her family. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Those preceding Mary in death are her parents and a son, Robbie Dutton II.She is survived by her husband, of the home; children Ross Dutton (Sandy) of Macon and Tracy Neese (Kevin) of Moberly; grandchildren Rossy Dutton (Meghan) of Macon, Brandon Dutton (Kirsten) of Valdosta, GA, and Laney Neese of Moberly; great grandchildren Ryder Dutton and Maura Dutton both of Macon, and Sura Dutton and Harland Dutton of Valdosta, GA; brother Kenneth “Bub” Davidson (Julie) of Moberly; niece, Samantha Minshall (Robbie), Moberly, and great niece Haley Minshall of Moberly; other extended family and friends. Services for Mary was held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Pathway Memorial Funeral Home in Moberly, MO followed by interment in the Oakland Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Louis L. Caldarello

Louis L. Caldarello, 92, of Moberly, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Louis was born July 7, 1922, in Kansas City, MO, to Lawrence and Margaret (Royale) Caldarello. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy Air Corp. Prior to retirement he was a pipefitter for Local #533 in Kansas City. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church where he was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. In 2011 he was a recipient of the Central Missouri Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Louis married Edna Orscheln on August 30, 1952 in Moberly, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Denise and Cole Davis of Moberly, Cynthia and Steve Jordan of Ardmore, OK, Kimberly and Ed Herring of Excelsior Spring, MO, Mark and Beth Ann Caldarello of Lee’s Summit, MO, Tony and Rhonda Caldarello of Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Larry and two sisters, Mary Glazer and Sandy Merker. Visitation was Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the St. Pius X Catholic Church, with a prayer service following at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the St. Pius X Catholic Church, with committal prayers, military honors, and burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements by Cater Funeral Home.

The Shepherd Calls

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

An Adoption Story The front page of today’s Kansas City Star contains the story of an attorney, Gene Balloun, who has assisted in more than 1,000 adoptions. The story caught my attention for several reasons: First, because I share his compassion for children. Second, because this attorney did his work pro bono, the compensation he would have received was placed in an account to assist in the children’s education. Third, the story intrigued me because of my own connections with adoption. One of my sisters was adopted, and I always seemed closer to her than any of my other siblings. My wife and I have two adopted daughters, both past forty now, who continue to bless us. Finally, one of our children has adopted three children. An adoption agency we used has a motto, “Every child deserves a home of their own.” We believe that. In a perfect world, all parents who wanted children would have them; and couples who did not want children would not have them. In a perfect world, all children would be born into loving families who wanted them. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. Some people who would make loving caring parents cannot have children. While all children deserve caring loving parents, it is not always so. It is not surprising that Jesus, the most loving and compassionate person the world has ever known, had a special place in his heart for children. On one occasion, He scolded His disciples for trying to keep the children “out of His hair.” On another occasion, he noted it would be better to tie a rock around a person’s neck and throw them into the sea than hinder the well-being of a child. On numerous occasions, Jesus healed sick children brought to him by caring parents. In Luke’s gospel. chapter 15, Jesus gives us the picture of a loving parent, a father. I believe that is Jesus’ picture of the heavenly Father. The Bible makes it clear that we are children of the heavenly Father. Like many of God’s truths, this one has often been set to music. One of the most poignant and theologically correct hymns is this--“Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world.” I have no knowledge of attorney Balloun’s spiritual convictions; but I pray that he and God are close. Regardless, I thank him for his work, and I believe God thanks him, too.

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11, 2015 The Macon County Home Press 6A March Wednesday www.maconhomepress.com Your Final Four Josephine CMU Music Festival Results By Melani Kelsey, Social Security OperaCentral Methodist University welcomed 1 Macon Girls Ensemble (Ewing, tions Supervisor in Kirksville, Missouri nearly 50 schools on February 27 to Burnam, Wilt, Slagle, Cooper, Bettes, Garlock Morrow Since 1939, March has meant one thing in its annual Music Festival. Grade levels Sapp) the world of sports: March Madness. In this Tent #23 DUV ranged from sixth through 12th. 1 Macon Anne Thomas tournament, 68 college basketball teams The spirits were high even though the 2 Macon Terrin Harris compete through the month until only the temperatures were low. Dressed up stu2 Macon Girls’ Ensemble (Nelson, final four teams remain. Coaches gather Meeting dents flooded all of the music spaces on Peyton, Mason, King, Miller, Wyatt, their teams to drive home the gravity of the moment, reminding them that they’ve worked hard and that how they respond to the pressure directly determines the outcome. When it comes to retirement, you can secure your own winning outcome by teaming up with Social Security and taking advantage of services offered online. Start by opening a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. What can you do with a my Social Security account? Allow us to introduce you to my Social Security’s own final four. •Use your account to view your Social Security Statement and verify your earnings history each year. Your future benefits are based on your recorded earnings. • Stay focused on your financial future by getting estimates of your retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, if you are still working. • Keep up the full-court press by managing your benefits, if you already receive them. • Get immediate proof of your current Social Security benefits or a replacement SSA1099 or SSA-1042S for tax purposes. While everyone focuses on college basketball, create your own March Madness with Social Security. You can open your online my Social Security account during one of the commercial breaks. Don’t wait until crunch time. Your moment is now. Take advantage of your own personal my Social Security account to stay on top of your annual earnings history and future benefit estimates. Staying ahead of the game is key to having a winning future in retirement. Social Security is a dependable team player, assisting you to your retirement championship, and my Social Security is the Most Valuable Player on the court. Check out your final four at www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

The Josephine Garlock Morrow Tent #23 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 met February 24, 2015, at the Macon Public Library, with 14 members and one guest, Merlyn Amedei. President Ruth Masten and Chaplain Ruth Thompson opened the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Minutes of the January meeting were read and Marilyn Freeman gave the treasurer’s report. Catherine Llewellyn reported on cards she had sent. A thank you note was read from the Macon Senior Center for the donation. State Convention will be June 6 in Columbia. The National DUV Convention will be August 5-9 in St. Charles, MO. Merlyn Amedei shared a newspaper clipping taken from the Macon Chronicle Herald newspaper, May 23, 1935, regarding the last Missouri encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), held in St. Joseph, MO. Only 22 members, with the youngest member, Dr. R. B. Tyler of Joplin, being 81 years old, attended the encampment. Dr. Tyler had enlisted when he was ten years old. In 1935, Macon County had two surviving members of the GAR – John M. London of Kaseyville, born near Lancaster, MO, February 14, 1843, and Joe Ward of Atlanta, born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1838. Hostesses Ruth Masten and Gail Shoush served refreshments to Mary Ann Wilson, Mary Shott, Ruth Thompson, Marilyn Freeman, Elna Williams, Aileene Burns, Anna Jones, Sharon Hutchinson, Catherine Llewellyn, Mettie Davis, Mary Kitchen, Donna Ayers, and Merlyn Amedei. The next meeting of Tent #23 will be March 24 at the Macon Public Library.

The voter registration deadline for those wishing to vote in the April 7 election, which includes the “Proposition Macon School Facilities Upgrades & Safety Improvements,” is March 11th. Missouri residents who will be 18 years of age or older by April 7 are eligible to register to vote. Registration may be

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campus, including Linn Memorial United Methodist Church for the largest groups, and the First Christian Church just south of the campus. Students were rated 1-5, with 1 being the highest. Solos, small and large ensembles, and large choirs, bands and orchestras performed. The CMU Music Festival is held every year by Central’s Swinney Conservatory of Music, through the leadership of the students, faculty, and staff of the Conservatory. This year’s Festival was headed by Ann Marie Pelley (senior, St. Peters) and Robert Mobley (junior, Monett). Students from this area who were rated a 1 or 2 are listed below.

Milburn) 1 Macon Dani Lorenzo 1 Macon Evie Nelson 1 Macon Hadley Wiggans 2 Macon Jake Sullivan 1 Macon Girls’ Sextet (Linder, Gottman, Prenger, Bright, Young, Cook) 2 Macon Girls Ensemble (Wilhoit, Johnsen, Foster, Frasier, Wilhoit, Flowers, McLin, Cunningham) 2 Macon Adam Brown 1 Macon Chloe Shoemaker 1 Macon Breanna Gottman 2 Macon Girls Ensemble (Kaser, Baase, Howard, Petre, Zamora, Nerini, Coureton) 2 Macon Andrea Bright 1 Macon Josie Linder 2 Macon Boys’ Ensemble (Wiggans, Brown, Michalski, Stockton, Harrison, Knapp) 2 Macon Katlynn McLin 2 Macon Elyse Wilhoit 2 Macon Cami Thrasher 2 Macon Jaeden Johnsen 1 Macon Allison Hayes 1 Macon Mixed Dble Quartet (Linder, Gottman, Young, Cook, Grant, King, Sullivan, Wiggans)

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“In order for this very important levy to pass, we must have at least a 57% majority, so it is critical that all interested potential voters be registered.” The $0.65 levy will finance the construction of improvements such as classroom additions, a school‐wide storm shelter/multipurpose space, secure entry commons, and critical ongoing maintenance issues. Prioritization and support or these projects was determined through extensive surveys conducted by the Macon R‐1 School Board. For more information on the April 7 levy issue known as “Proposition Macon School Facilities Upgrades and Safety Improvements” visit www.WeAreMacon. com.

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The La Plata Lady Bulldogs had weathered the battles of district play to get to the Championship game against Community R-6. Community came into the game as the number one seed and sported a 20-7 record. La Plata was 15-12 and had defeated Wellsville and North Shelby to get to the final game. The Lady Trojans scored the first six points of the game to take an early lead. Hemmerling broke the ice for La Plata with a bucket. Community scored again, but Lene dropped in a 3-pointer to make the score 5-8. The Trojans laid two in just before the end of the first quarter and double up the Bulldogs 5-10. Community added eleven more points to start the second quarter and hold a dominate, 5-21 lead. Wood hit the front end of a one-and-one to break the Lady Trojans run. Community would cap off the half with a bucket right as the buzzer sounded. The Lady Bulldogs found themselves trailing 6-23. Hemmerling came out of the locker room determined to spark La Plata. She hit the first two shots of the second half and cut the lead to 10-23. The Trojans answered with four points of their own. Lene and Gregory answered right back with 2 points each. The Trojans would add a free-throw and La Plata would add two to answer from Larson. La Plata had outscored the Trojans 10-5 in the third and had cut the lead to 16-28. The Trojans extended the lead by 3 points and Hemmerling added four more for the Bulldogs. Lene would drop in another 3-pointer to pull the girls to within ten points. After Community hit another free-throw, Lene hit another bucket and La Plata was now within nine points. The Lady Trojans finish the Bulldogs off with points from the charity stripe and the Lady Bulldogs season came to an end with a 28-39 loss. Great year Lady Bulldogs! You did La Plata proud. Alley Gregory had 4 points, Summer Wood 1, Kalie Lene 10, Kelsi Hemmerling 10, Laryn Pinkston 1 and Elizabeth Larson 2 points.

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The Tigerettes made a run to the border last Wednesday evening, well short of, they went to Mexico, MO. Macon had advanced to Sectional round of State Championship play by winning Districts at Palmyra the previous Saturday. Macon came into the contest with an impressive 22-5 record. The Tigerettes had drawn a familiar foe in the Lady Eagles of Southern Boone. Macon had defeated the girls from Ashland earlier in the year by 8 points in the Centralia Tournament. A large crowd had made the trip to Mexico to support the Tigerettes spurred on by the student section dressed in their best beach wear and going by the title the “beach-bums”. Before the Tigerettes could even get settled they ran into a tsunami named appropriately Kylie Shoot. The Southern Boone guard hit two early 3-pointers. Macon was able to overcome the early assault and tie things up, but gave up two late scores in the opening quarter and trailed 11 to 15. Macon had the size advantage but the Eagles were giving the Tigerettes fits with their speed and ball movement. Southern Boone went on a seven point run to start the second quarter. Macon’s defense had been their bread and butter all year. The Eagles did a good job Wednesday of moving the ball around the perimeter and looking for the open jumper. The Tigerettes were not surprised by the full court press the Eagles used on them, but

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After assembling the kite, I attached a knotted tail and added a 500 ft. ball of string to a stick, used as a line winder. As my children watched, I made several futile attempts to get our yellow kite, with the blue, smiling man in the moon face, airborne. “Dad, run faster,” they shouted as the lunar character finally gained altitude. After attaching the remaining two balls of string, the flying wing was just a speck in the sky. Now, I impressed them by making the kite dip, dive, and then regain elevation. At this point each child wanted a turn holding the stick. My six year old held on with both hands and tried to imitate the maneuvers I had performed. Next was my five year old son, who insisted on clutching it with one hand while keeping the other warm in his pocket. Soon the wind pulled the wooden tether from his hand and as we watched, it skipped and bounced across the soft turf. C Y

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had trouble with it in the second quarter, turning the ball over. The Tigerettes were held to 13 points in the second frame to Southern Boones 19 points. Maybe it was a sign of things to come when Shoot hit another shot at the halftime buzzer and was fouled. After the freethrow the Tigerettes trailed at the half 24-34. In the third quarter the Eagles would get out to a 15 point lead on the Tigerettes 35-43. That’s when Chalee Britt went to dominating the paint for Macon. She worked the high-post, as the Tigerettes used the wings to clear the paint of Eagles. Chalee drove the ball to the hole and scored or went to the charity stripe. The Tigers went on an 8-1 run to end the third quarter. The Macon comeback continued at the start of the last quarter. Makenzie Jemes took over the lead when Britt had to go to the bench with foul trouble. The Tigerettes reduced the lead to seven points with just a little over six minutes to go in the game. Then it came down to free-throws for both teams. Southern Boone hit 13-16 from the line to the Macon 4-8. Free-throws had plagued Macon all game, they went 11-23 for the game. The season came to an end for a young impressive Tigerettes team with everyone looking forward to what they can do next year. Macon returned home with a 51-67 final score.

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As I raced to the rescue, I could see the kite diving toward the tree line that surrounded the park. “Hurry, Dad, it’s gonna crash.” The stick wiggled away from me like a trapped fish, but after several attempts I finally tackled it. My clothes were muddy, but I felt like a hero as the children smiled their approval. Minutes later the kite was again flying high in the afternoon sky. When I tried to hand the stick to my three year old daughter she blurted out. ”Dad, I’m cold. Let’s go home.” Of course I knew the others would agree, since I was cold too. “Okay, you guys get in the car and I’ll wind in the string.” I was tempted to let the thing go so I wouldn’t have to go through this again, but decided against that thought. Wh e n I glanced back at the car all three children had their noses pressed against the glass and watched me while I reeled in that smiling face. As I stood alone, a guy walking his dog stopped,

looked up at the kite and chuckled, “Hey, sonny, I think the tail’s too long.” After pretending not to hear him, he simply walked away. At that point it started to snow so hard I could barely see the car. But that only lasted a few moments. Fifteen minutes later, after I put the soggy moon face in the trunk, I found the kids enjoying a new game. The windows of the car fogged up so much that they were drawing pictures on the glass. On the way home my three year old asked, “Dad, when can we do this again?” I just shrugged my shoulders in reply. At home, my grinning spouse met me at the door. “Let me help you with your cape, mister.” Later, as the kids relived their excitement, I realized that the children and I created a memory that would last a lifetime; and it has. Patrick Shanahan’s book on Amazon Books “The Justice Club”offers a look inside for a free read of the early pages. C Y

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March 11, 2015 Wednesday

Black Diamond Jubilee

As the ole groundhog saw his shadow and caused six more weeks of winterhe really meant it this year. Our show on February 14th was a super show with the always great Franci Chrisman from Centralia, MO although the cold temperatures discouraged some of our faithful followers. Then our show scheduled for February 28th was canceled due to the snow. We will try to re-schedule Carolyn Vincent and Lloyd Allen later on this year. Now we move into March with spring right around the corner and a hope for better and warmer weather. March 14th brings Jolene Sparks Sublett an outstanding singer from Kirksville, MO who toured with Boxcar Willie on his oversees tours. You won’t want to miss her great singing style. Jade, winner of the NEMO Fair Idol contest in 2014 will also be on the show along with Larry Gerdeman on the steel guitar. March 28th features Matt Carroll from the outskirts of Excello, Mo. Matt, a tremendous singer and entertainer, will have his CD’s available if you want to take his music home with you. Jessica Jones from Marshall, MO will also be here to share her style of country music with us. Vance Monday from the Kansas City area will be on the pedal steel guitar. Just a peek into April at the Jubilee… April 11th Duke Mason-only 38 inch-

es tall but a real giant on stage. Don’t miss this unique act. April 25th Elijah Chastain an outstanding musician and singer from the Kansas City area. Mark it on your calendar now. And a little into may-May 9th is Rockin’ Terry Lee a Jerry Lee Lewis Impersonator from Indiana. All three shows also feature the Black Diamond Jubilee Band and all their wonderful talents. Make your plans to be with us each show on the 2nd and 4th Saturday ever month at 8 pm at the Wilcox Opry Barn Hwy 63 South, Macon, MO. Thanks for listening and as alwayskeep it country.

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Heartland Christian College President Kris Palmer, Academic Dean Martha Palmer, Dean of Students David Barton, and Registrar Judi Barton flew to Florida last week to attend a conference presented by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. The College is in the middle of a six-year process to become accredited through ABHE. Their current candidate status has allowed the college to begin taking international students already this year. Everyone here at Heartland thought going to Florida in the middle of a snowstorm was a good idea. The Palmers and Bartons assured us they spent most of their time in conference rooms, though. We are grateful to have the college in our community, and we continue to pray for them as they move forward in the accreditation process.

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Not Just Bowling

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By LeeAnn Lingard

Girls all around the U.S. celebrate Girl Scout week every year in March, always the week including March 12th “The Girl Scout Birthday”, which commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 girls members in Savannah Georgia. This year marks a 103 years. Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest organization for girls in the world. The Girl scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Through activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship while fostering the development of leadership skills and selfesteem. In Girl Scouts, girls develop their leadership potential through activities that enable them to discover their values, skills, and the world around them; connect with others in a multicultural environment; and take action to make a difference in the world. There are currently are 2.8 million Girl Scouts: 2 million girl members and 800,000 adult members working primarily as volunteers, all around the U.S.A.

Currently in Macon County they have a troop for every grade level and have 58 registered girls and several adult volunteers being men & women. March 12th we will be celebrating 103 year of Girl Scouts at The Macon Skate Center. Any Girl who is interested in being a Girl Scouts can come and register and try out the remainder of the year for free. Events still to come this year are April Showers in April where personal care items are collected and donated to the food pantry and a camp in May. They are always excepting more girls to join and encourage adults to get involved as well if you wanted more information or wanted to register you can join them at their skate party on Thursday March 12th from 6-8 or contact Sheila Wilcox 660-651-0156.

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PROFESSIONALS’ DAY

I went to watch the Special Olympic bowling team this past Wednesday. I went in there not expecting really anything since I don’t know much about bowling itself. I left with a lot of amazement with how much the volunteers put towards this team as well as with the kids. I really had a lot of fun. Talking with Nicole Sewell, she told me more about the team than I expected to get out of our 30-minute visit. She, as well as coaches Mrs. Laudwig and Mrs. Youngblood, put a lot into this team with teaching them and fundraising in general so they have the equipment they need. I found out the team has been around for quite some time. As not being from here, I didn’t know that, but I knew it had been in the last couple years that I had heard about it. Also, this program is through the school but little funding comes from the school. Nicole, along with Shane Hunt, about a year ago raised money for the team to have their own balls to take to tournaments with them. She explained before this happened, the kids would go to tournaments and usually have to use balls that were extremely over weight for them due to lack of lighter balls at tournament locations. Some of the balls were so heavy to the point where they could not pick them up well. So helping them out with the balls was a really big deal. It allows the kids a better chance at succeeding. I got a chance to talk with the some of the kids; I received about the same response from each of them when I asked them if they liked bowling. With big smiles on their faces they said yes. When I asked what their favorite part was they said knocking down lots of pins. You could see all the children where having fun and felt this was a safe place to relax and have a good time. I told one of the kids that they would definitely beat me; most of the kids had higher scores than I have ever bowled. Nicole explained to me that they divide the teams in to different groups for competing (much like wrestling and gymnastics) on an individual basis, on performance and score. She said they can go to complete, some on team bowl in the same division or them all in different divisions based on their practice scores. They have a separate group for kids who need to use a ramp. So kids of all levels get a chance to compete and succeed. She explained to me why they are doing the fundraiser for these kids to go to state. She said in the past few years they were in Columbia and were able to drive down for the day but this year they move the competition to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. There are 10 kids going, which each received either a gold or silver in districts. They have completions for 3 days at state. So they are raising money for each kid and their family to have a room for 3 nights and 2 meals a day and $50 in gas. We talked about how it was important for each competitor to have their family with him or her. She said they perform better and enjoy it more, which made a lot of sense to me. I know it would break my heart if I was unable to get my kids to something this important to them, as well as if I was not able to be there to see them, also, knowing that for some the expense could be the difference in them be able to be there to support and cheer on their child. She is trying to raise approx. $400 per a competitor so they can go and compete and not have to worry about expenses.

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Enrollment and screening for kindergarten students attending Macon County R-1 Schools for the 20152016 school year will be held March 23, 24, 25, 26 in the Zion Lutheran Church basement, located on Business Highway 36 East. Kindergarten screenings will take place while parents are filling out the enrollment packets.

APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE: Monday, March 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Parents need to bring their Child’s Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, proof of residency and Immunization Records. A child must turn five before August 1, 2015 to be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year. If you do not have a state birth certificate from the County Health Department (hospital certificate is not legal) you may stop by the Macon Health Department located at 503 N. Missouri in Macon or call them at 660385-4711.

Parents must call the Macon R-1 Elementary Office to set up an appointment for child enrollment and screening. The school phone number is 660-385-2118. Parents should allow at least 90 minutes for their appointment.

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The Anti Rust Club

Anti-Rust History New York, he became a reformer and The Anti-Rust Club was organized in fought against political corruption, often November 1885 by a group of Women walking the beat with policemen and who met in the home of Colonel and Mrs. became a police commissioner. John F. Williams. Officers were elected In 1884, while away from home, he and committees chosen. Ideals set for received word his mother and wife were the club were to entertain as well as to both dying. Rushing home he found his educate; to be useful and progressive; to mother dying of Typhoid fever on the 3rd wear out rather than rust out. floor of their home and his wife dying on Throughout Anti-Rust existence the 2nd floor from complications during notable authors, musicians, and other the birth of their daughter Ethel 2 days celebrities have appeared before its earlier. members. Through the opportunity of Following the death of his loved ones, he seeing and hearing the artist and other left Ethel with his sister and moved to the local programs designed to enlighten, Dakota Territories. He worked as a cattle members have become better informed rancher, but upon losing all of his cattle and the ideals for the club have been in a blizzard he returned to New York. In realized. 1886 he married Edith K. Carow and they Anti-Rust, believed to be the oldest non- had five children, Edith raising Ethel as federated women’s study group west of her own. the Mississippi, celebrates 130 years this Roosevelt served as U.S. Civil Service year. New members are most welcome. commissioner, assistant secretary of the Meetings are the first and third Mondays Navy, president of the New York City at 1:30p.m. at the Methodist Church. police board, and finally as governor of The Anti-Rust club met March 2, 2015 New York State. at the Methodist Church. The meeting He joined the U.S. volunteer Cavalry was called to order by president Phillis Regiment, known as the rough riders to Davison, eight members were present to fight the Spanish American War. recite the preamble. Roosevelt served as U.S. president from The treasures report was given followed 19011909. He acquired Panama Canal by the minutes of the last meeting held and made sure it was secure. He brought January 19, 2015. February meetings Russia and Japan together, serving s a were canceled due to weather. mediator to obtain peace. He addressed Old Business: The founders Day the immigration issues, and initiated the program, March 16, 2015. Julia pure Food and Drug Act. He established Morgenweck suggested using a program state packs all across the Nation. presented January 7, 1936 for Founder’s In 1906, The Antiquities Act was passed Day. authorizing presidents to set aside historic Phillis Davis is getting information and pre historic structures and other on the quilters shop and restaurant in objects of historic or scientific interest. Hamilton, MO for the trip April 6, 2015. He proclaimed 18 national monuments She inquired on OATS Transportation: before he left the presidency, including Cost: $30.00/hr. Arizona’s Petrified Forest and the Grand Phillis will get information on the Canyon. museum in Chillicothe featuring the first Roosevelt died January 5, 1919 in his sliced bread produced in a factory. Guests sleep as a result of a blood clot detaching are welcome on trip. from a vein and traveling to his lungs. New Business: Discussion on inclement A famous Roosevelt quote: “The first weather and meeting cancelations. requisite of a good citizen in this republic Suggested members meet the following of ours is that he shall be able and willing week. The meeting was adjourned and to pull his weight.” A photo of Roosevelt Thelma Dawson presented a program on on his 1901 Presidential campaign trail Theodore Roosevelt. by train, waving at Maconites, can be Theodore was a robust New Yorker who seen at the Macon County Historical loved nature. He ascended to the white Society Museum. house, becoming the 26th U.S. President Thelma Dawson, the served and later won the Nobel Prize. refreshments. Theodore was born October 27, 1858. As The next meeting is March 16th at a boy, suffered severely from asthma. His the Methodist Church for our annual parents gave him a stuffed bear, which he Founder’s Day program. Guests are carried everywhere he went. A cartoonist encouraged to attend. published a caricature of Theodore and his bear and called it Teddy; Hence the nickname Teddy Bear. Due to his illness he was educated at home. At age 12, he followed his father’s advice and begun building Portable Welding his strength through weight Aluminum, Stainless Steel lifting, boxing, wrestling, & Farm Repair and hunting. In 1896 Theodore entered Harvard College and there he developed his lifelong political and Historical interests. Four months after graduating in 1880, he married Alice Hathaway Lee on his 22nd birthday. In 1882, he began his political career in New York State Assembly and served 3 terms. While serving Authorized Dealer

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Jim Miller, resident of Macon Health Care Center has been busy with a new project he has started. Jim is very talented with his crocheting and has made hundreds of hats, scarves and table runners. Jim has recently started a new project that is dear to his heart. He has been crocheting hats for our military men and women. His goal is to have hundreds of them crocheted by Christmas this year. If you have an address of a military service man or women please contact the Activity Department and they will keep the address for Jim to send out a hat to them. Also, if anyone has yarn they no longer want you are welcome to bring it to Macon Health Care Center for Jim. He will use the donated yarn to make more hats for our military. God Bless, Jim Miller! -Sara Bugg, Recreation Director

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Pictured is Mrs. Jackson’s 5th Grade Class after taking a break from reading they were caught good! (Photo by Randy Bunch)

La Plata Baseball and Softball Sign-Up La Plata Baseball and Softball Association will be holding sign-ups for summer league on Thursday, March 26 from 5:15 to 6:45 at the La Plata Elementary School. Sign-up fess depend on how many players are to be registered. Ages Divisions are as follows: 5-6 Coed (must be 5 by May 1st), Girls 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14-15

with a January 1st cut off. Boys: (May 1st cut off) 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14-15 and 18 & under. New LBSA players will need a copy of their birth certificate. For more information, please call Jeremiah Jackson, LBSA President at 660-346-0952 or Karla Jackson, Secretary and 660-3460951

Twenty-five women and one guest from the Silver Singles Ladies group met recently at the Apple Basket Restaurant in Macon for an enjoyable luncheon. The group repeated the Lord’s Prayer before the meal. Those in attendance were Jean Shannon, Dorothy Wilcox, Elsie Sagaser, Pat Gwin, Esther Tabor, Maxine Cowen, Laura Rhoades, Marg Corn, Margie Hungate, Lyvola Hogsett, Edna Metcalf, Lauretta Yutz, Doris Main, Sylira Agee, Donneta Givens, Shirley Herdon, Ann Lenzini, Jo Martie, Stacy Stuart, Dolores Harpster, Carolyn Hopper, Alice Davis,

Cheryl Dye, Sue Howard and Mariam Farrington. The birthday song was sung to Elisa Sagasar and Stacy Stuart for their February birthdays. Readings were given by Elsie Sagasar “Little Old-Fashioned Lady”; Lauretta Yutz “Red Skelton’s recipe for a perfect marriage” and Dotis Main read “He (God) never sends winter without the Hope of Spring”. The group will meet again March 24th at 11:30 at the Apple Basket in Macon. Guests welcome.

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SOLD: 1 1/2 story lake house, detached 20x22 pole metal bldg. front porch, deck, 2 lots, L-shaped, 7x10 storage bldg. Lake view and access. End of road. Lake on two sides. $125,000 SOLD: 60A m/l Excellent hunting tract. 11A for food plots, 49A timber. Trails, live creek, row crop nearby. Anabel, MO. $126,000. #6012. SOLD: 32A m-l New Cambria 2 story older home w/4br, 2ba. w/several outbldgs. Good pasture/grass farm. Located on blktp. $125,000 SOLD: 100 A ~Atlanta~ 5 BR Cape Cod home, mixed pasture and woods. Great hunting. 2 ponds.

UNDER CONTRACT: Macon~6A m/l with 3BR 1 Bath bungalow, 3A open, 3A timber. Detached garage, two small ponds. Excellent rental, hunting cabin or very private home. $45,000 UNDER CONTRACT: 9.42 A Thomas Hill Lake frontage, newer model pole bldg, dock permit available, utilities on site with RV hookup, 6 A timber and joins conservation, very private setting. $97,500 UNDER CONTRACT: 20 A m/l Macon County~12A pasture/8A timber, one pond, mostly fenced. Two pole bldgs. Remodeled 2BR home. Very private. Joins Hidden Hollow Conservation on 3 sides. $89,500. UNDER CONTRACT: 218A Elmer: Home & bldg w/ 160A m-l timber, 13.6A CRP income, small open fields surrounded by woods, creek, awesome hunting tract! $378,000 UNDER CONTRACT: Atlanta: 31A w/ fantastic 2,000 sq. ft. log home, overlooking beautiful pond. 3BR, 2BA, + great room, separate family room. Efficient ground-source heating, attached garage, 30x30 pole bldg shop, blktp frontage $309,000.

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By Stewart Truelsen A demographic study of farming and ranching in Wyoming forecasts there will be no operators under the age of 35 by the year 2033. The study in Rangelands, a publication of the Society for Range Management, found that the average age of farmers has increased in every county in Wyoming since 1920, and will reach 60 by the year 2050. Based on these results, the authors predict a bleak farming future for Wyoming and the rest of the country where trends are similar. Believe it or not, the fear of not having enough farmers and ranchers has been around as long as the first county Farm Bureau, founded a little over a hundred years ago in Broome County, New York. The concern back then was that too many young men were leaving the hard life of farming to seek gainful employment in the big cities. Farm Bureau was formed out of a desire to make farming more socially and financially rewarding. The exodus from farms and ranches continued, however, but became far less worrisome because of mechanization and the tremendous increase in farm productivity. In fact, the pendulum swung the other way. During much of the 20th century there were too many people trying to make a living from farming, and too much land was in production. The aging of the farm workforce became noticeable in the 1950s and has continued relatively unabated ever since. The average age of farmers was 48.7 years

in 1945, the first year it was officially reported in the Census of Agriculture. The average age now is 58.3 years. The share of farmers age 65 and older was 14 percent in 1945: It is now 33 percent. Only 6 percent of farmers are under the age of 35. Do all these numbers spell big trouble for the nation’s agriculture? Not necessarily. The entire American workforce is aging. By the year 2020, 25 percent of the labor force will be over 55, up from 12 percent in 1990. Agriculture, real estate and education are the three employment categories with the highest number of workers over 55. An older agricultural workforce is nothing new, at least not in the last half century. Generally speaking, today’s 65-year-old is better educated, healthier and more willing to extend their working years than seniors in the past. It seems fair to say that a 58-year-old farmer today is comparable to a 48-year-old farmer in 1945. According to the Stanford Center on Longevity, agriculture will need to rely on a larger share of older workers and use them as well to train young workers. The U.S. birth rate is projected to average 4.6 million per year from 2015 to 2060, that’s more than the peak year of the baby boom. American agriculture has a recruiting job to do, but it has never been in a better position to convince future generations to become farmers and ranchers.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture today launched the 6th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest, asking Missourians to share the unique stories and images of agriculture through photographs. The contest, which runs through June 15, is an opportunity for amateur photographers across the state to submit their best images of agriculture. That image may take shape through a breathtaking Missouri farm landscape, an aerial shot of harvest, a farm tractor that has been in the family for years or the beautiful experience of a child and a special animal. “The story of agriculture is varied and vast, and often best told by the people who live and breathe it every day,” said Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce. “I look forward to seeing Missourians’ outstanding talent come through in their photos of farm fields, livestock, equipment and our farm families.” The Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest is open to Missouri’s amateur photographers of all ages. Participants may enter up to three photos in each of the five categories. Categories include:

Beauty of the Farm, Faces of the Farm, The Farmer’s Life and Pride of the Farm. Children’s Barnyard, a special category for budding photographers ages 12 and under, is back for the 6th annual contest as well. Entries will be judged on visual impact, creativity, memorable content and image quality. The contest offers prizes and many chances to win thanks to the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s AgriMissouri program. A $50 AgriMissouri Market gift certificate will be awarded to the First Place winner in each of the five categories. An AgriMissouri Market gift certificate, valued at $150, will be award to the Best of Show. Category winners and Best of Show will also receive professional canvas prints of their winning shot. Winners will be announced and recognized at the 46th Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture and the images will be displayed at the tradeshow. Winning images will also be displayed during the State Fair in the Agriculture Building, August 13-23. More information about the Missouri

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Macon Co. Cattlemen Host Annual Banquet 15th Annual Scholarship Dinner benefit local students The Macon County Cattlemen hosted its 15th Annual Youth Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Macon County Expo Center in Macon. A crowd of more than 350 helped the event shatter previous fundraising records, grossing more than $27,000 to benefit local youth involved in the beef industry through scholarships and other financial assistance. Northeast Missouri businesses, individuals, and organizations attended this year’s banquet to help raise funds to benefit local youth involved in the beef industry through scholarships and other financial assistance. Member Aaron Baker explains, “With the money we have been able to raise with the help of local supporters, we have awarded 212 scholarships, totaling more than $133,150 in awards to local high school seniors and current college students. The organization has also

helped sponsor a barbecue at the county fair and assisted with several other youth events through the year.” In 2015, the Cattlemen plan to provide at least $5,000 in scholarships to local youth in addition to funding other youthorientated activities in Macon County. Baker also added the continued success of the banquet is due to the enthusiasm of local cattlemen, businesses, and individuals who participate in the auctions, raffles, and other fundraising at the event. “It doesn’t matter if the people attending are directly involved with agriculture, they are always willing to raise money for the kids and have a good time while doing so.” Over one-hundred items were raffled or auctioned for both youth and adults. “This year’s prime rib dinner catered by Special D Meats and was another key to our success,” said Baker. “They do a great job for us every year.” A Texas Hold’em Tournament followed the steak dinner and short program.

Department of Agriculture and its programs is available online at agriculture. mo.gov. Categories: Beauty of the Farm – Enter photographs that show the pictorial, scenic or graphic nature of Missouri farms, farming or agricultural products. Whether it’s a stunning agricultural landscape, an aerial shot of harvest, a sunrise over the barnyard, the play of shadow and light from a hay rake or a cornucopia of fresh produce bursting with color, we’re looking for your interpretation of beauty on the farm. Faces of the Farm – We want to see portraits of Missouri’s farmers, farm families and the people who make agriculture great. It might be a toothy-grinned smile

of a child beaming over a slice of watermelon or the weathered face of an old farm hand, but the story of agriculture is often told in the people who work and live on the land. Show us the faces of your farm. The Farmer’s Life – Capture us the humor, drama and fun of the farm through your photos. Whether it’s a picture of a delicious home-grown meal, grape pickers filling their baskets in the early morning sun, a farmer racing a storm to bring in the crop or cowboys breaking a stallion, we want to see the activities of agriculture. Work, play, friendship or farm families sharing their love for one another – they all fit. Pride of the Farm – It doesn’t matter whether it’s green or red, show us your pride-and-joy tractor in the field, your trusty farm truck that helps you get the job done or any other way you use equipment and machinery to make your job easier. Children’s Barnyard – Open to children ages 12 and younger. All types agriculture and farming-related pictures are eligible.

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level to earn trophies and medals in each event. The Long Branch Area YMCA Gymnastics team is currently comprised of 17 girls ranging in age from 8 to 13 from Level 2 through Platinum Excel. They will compete in Jefferson City on March 14, 2015. The team is coached by Joshua Bruce with assistance from Sydney Mahan, Jenae Young, Joy Young and Jasmine Williams. Photo submitted by Beth James. Story submission by Modeste Ewing.

Team members competing at the February meet are pictured (L to R): Front Row - Level Two Claire Lewis, Reese Adair, Maci James, Morgan Brinkman and Sophia Eleazarraraz. Center Row - Level Three Brooke Weimer, Brooklyn Anderson, Alyssa Maples, Asa Fanning. Back Row Level Four Tierney Fouch and Millie Gough, Platinum Excel Madie Ewing and Elise Nelson, and Level Four Emma Blackford. Other team members not pictured are Level Two Lilli Crooks, Amarra Nelson and Hannah Wegman.

Proposition “Macon School Facilities Upgrades & Safety Improvements” In order to maintain and improve the quality and safety of Macon R‐1 School District facilities and programs, voters will be asked to approve a $0.65 levy issue on April 7th. A school board strategic planning process led to a Facilities Master Plan. The plan addresses current and future space needs as well as key safety enhancements. After sharing the plan, the board conducted extensive feedback surveys of parents, faculty, students, and other community members. Well over a thousand respondents identified seven key priorities to which they would be willing to give financial support: • 15 classroom elementary addition on the southwest corner of campus. • Reinforced storm shelter space, multipurpose facility and middle & elementary classroom & library addition. • Elementary school entry commons with secure office monitoring • Parking lot expansion • Career Center addition • New high school entry commons with secure office monitoring • Ongoing priority maintenance projects

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including masonry tuck‐pointing, energy efficient replacement windows, security enhancements, flooring, restroom, and HVAC replacements and upgrades. Amy Hoelscher, PTO President, emphasized the importance of support for the issue, “Our school is the heart of the Macon community. Maintaining and improving upon the quality and safety of the school facilities will help insure a bright future for not only the students, but the community at large.” The $0.65 levy will finance a twenty‐ year $13 million bond issue. Currently, the District’s levy is the lowest in Macon County, the lowest in the Clarence‐Cannon Conference, and the second lowest in Northeast Missouri. If approved by 4/7 majority (57%), the $0.65 levy will position the Macon District levy as the second lowest in Macon County, the lowest in the Clarence‐Cannon Conference, and the lower third of Northeast Missouri. For more information on the April 7 levy issue known as “Proposition Macon School Facilities Upgrades and Safety Improvements” visit www.WeAreMacon. com.

A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND A BRAVE SOLDIER Alfred Junior “Alf ” Kitchen was born in Linn County on December 11, 1919 and passed away on April 27th, 1984. To the neighbors in the High Hill Community where Alf Kitchen lived for most of his life he was known simply as a good neighbor. It turns out there was a lot more to this gentle man’s story than most anyone knew. Glen Edward Kitchen, Jr. researched his uncle’s Army career and has compiled the history of a brave soldier. It was discovered Alfred Kitchen saw serious combat in the Second World War and came home a highly decorated veteran. He came home with several honors: among them the Purple Heart Military Medal. From his small farm home in High Hill Alfred Kitchen Junior traveled far. He was sworn in the United States Army on the 7th of June in 1942 and in October of that same year was shipped from the United States to Scofield Barracks, Hawaii. Alfred was in combat in the Luzon Campaign in the Philippines, he took part in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, went to New Guinea to an Army hospital for treatment of wounds suffered in June of 1945. Alfred Kitchen, Junior was honorably discharged with honors on November 15, 1945. He was anxious to come home where friends and neighbors simply knew him as Alf and settle down to stay on his small farm on the High Hill Road. Glen Edward Kitchen has a complete record of his Uncle Alfred’s accomplishments and has his medals arranged in a shadow box he presented to Alf ’s daughter, Joannie. His nephew’s research revealed the character of a man all his neighbors only thought they knew well. No one knew he was in reality a decorated veteran and brave soldier. To us he was just a kind guy willing to help anyone who needed a hand. When I was a girl of about 10 the entire community turned out for an old fashioned shivaree Alfred had married a lady named Ann from Brooklyn, New York. All the neighbors wanted to come and congratulate the newlyweds. (It was a terrific evening for this young farm girl.) If you never took part in a shivaree you have really missed something. Neighbors shooting guns in the air, banging on tubs and pans, blowing whistles and ringing bells arrived and believe you me Alf and Ann were duly surprised. Everyone was happy for Alf and his new bride. They stayed on their farm and raised their two daughters Joan and Andrea. Ann Kitchen passed away in July 1974 at their home. Alfred passed away at the VA Hospital in Columbia on April 27th, 1984. Just a note: my computer does not recognize the word SHIVAREE; but it is correctly spelled according to the Webster

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Dictionary. Defined as :a noisy mock serenade to a newly married couple. CONGRATULATIONS CARTER Former Bucklin resident Carter Sappington retired recently from Stanberry Uniform Co. after having completed 41 years with the company. Carter is the son of the late Emmett and Jessie (Carter) Sappington and has several relatives here in our area. We send belated congratulations to Carter and feel he and his family will enjoy this new chapter in their lives. IRISH STEW Plan to attend the annual Irish Stew supper hosted by the Bucklin Community Association on the 14th of March. Supper will be served at 6:00 p m in the community building at the park. The menu is our special Irish Stew with corn bread and a variety of homemade desserts. Green kool aid (in honor of St. Patrick of course), iced tea and coffee will be served. A fun program with local celebrities will follow supper. Call Doug Anders or Lori Davis if you want more information. There is no charge expected or accepted. All are invited to come for a pleasant evening with your neighbors. PICTURE IS STILL MISSING All the research and questioning cannot turn up the location of the old painting that hung in the Bucklin State Bank Mrs. June Spencer inquired about. Commander of the Legion Post #57 Ralph Thomas assured me it was not there when the Legion purchased the building. Mrs. Spencer, now only time will tell if we find who ended up with the painting of Pres. Abraham Lincoln as he passed this way on the train. We sure did try. VBS PLANNED Here is what transpired at the meeting to organize Vacation Bible School for this summer. Date for Bible School is June 1st, to June 5th. There will be more about this event later of course but it is good to have an idea ahead. If you are able to help there is a need for volunteers. Call Pastor Mitchell, Pastor Monty Montgomery or Pastor Ken Wallace for more information. There will be another meeting in the near future. ODDS ‘N ENDS The watch for the first buzzard of the season is still underway. As stated in the Bits last week rumor is that a prize will be awarded the first person to report seeing this welcome sign of spring. These black harbingers of spring should be back any day now so keep an eye on the sky. My friend Charles Snyder from out on Manor Road said he is reluctant to look up for a buzzard. He is looking down at the ground to avoid slipping on a patch of ice. Wise man! Do you have an item for the Bits from Bucklin? If you do please call 660 6953600, emaildnoah112@gmail.com or feel free to come by our house with your news anytime. Every item is welcome and just what it takes to make the Bits a bit newsier.

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Child Seat Technician Class Being Offered Free by Safety Coalition

Northeast Missouri is in need of certified child passenger safety technicians individuals and organizations who are certified to properly install car seats. There are very few of these valued resources in our region, which is why the Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering a CPS Tech Training Class in April free to those interested in helping us continue to reduce fatalities on Missouri roads. Missouri law requires all children under eight to be in a child safety or booster seat until they are 80 lbs. or 4’9” tall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed. “The more resources and technicians we have available to assist families with car seat installment, the safer children are in a vehicle,” said Kathy Zents, a certified passenger safety seat technician trainer. As part of the NE Coalition for Roadway Safety, Zents, and other certified trainers, will teach the three day course. Class will be held at the Kirksville Fire Department in Kirksville April 8 through April 10 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. with a one-half hour for lunch. Class participants are required to help at a child safety event, so a child car seat check event will be held on April 10. The Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety will reimburse the $85 class fee for each participant and lunch will be provided. Participants will be required to pay the fee upfront, and will then be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course. “This course entails so much more than simply installing child safety seats,” Zents explained. “Participants will learn about topics ranging from motor vehicle laws, crash dynamics and vehicle safety, to talking to parents about safety,” she added. There will also be demonstrations throughout the class. To participate in the class, please go to the website http://www.safekids.org/ certification. You will need to set up a profile in order to get registered for the class. Registrations need to be completed by Wednesday, April 1st. For questions, you can contact Marisa Christy-Kerns at 660-385-8257.

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And the snow came down with big fluffy flakes and lots of them. The area received 4-5 inches of snow on Saturday night and Sunday morning. It was a beautiful snow, which stuck to everything and made the forest a beauty to behold. Area farmers are seeing baby calves arrive. The cold temperatures are still with us. March came in like a lion. Alaina Gray and her basketball team played Saturday in Atlanta and won the game. Grandparents, Donna and Jerry Gray, enjoyed the games. Margaret Kincaid recently visited her neighbor, Mary Jarman. The Illinois Bend Church has a new minister, Terry Hunsaker and wife, Billie. Wednesday they had a carry in meal to welcome the new minister. Gary and Nancy Belfield attended the event. Terry Perry came on Monday and brother, Norven, Denise and Kassie Slaughter came Saturday to visit Dean and Marietta Slaughter. Gail Smith, Tanner Schultz and Carla Easley were

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recent visitors in the Linda and Gary Pyle home. The village of Gifford city council met February 9th. They are planning a work day in the park as soon as the weather permits. They will be preserving the gazebo. Attending were Dean, Tracy, Cindy, Donna and Ronda. No guests were present. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the La Plata Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening. Linda and Gary Pyle enjoyed seeing the La Plata High School girls play district basketball game at Moberly Saturday. Richard Gash of Austin, Texas visited this weekend. He helped his sister, Donna Gray, celebrated her birthday. Jeremy Jarman, Lana and Mike Daniels and Roger Jay Jarman came to visit Roger and Mary Jarman this past week. Floyd Sanders was a Saturday guest of Ronda and Steve VanHara. About 75 people attended the FLPP Spaghetti Supper held Saturday evening at the American Legion building. The crowd came to enjoy the fellowship and good food despite the snow, which arrived. Richard and Sharron Burns visited Amy Burns on Tuesday in Columbia. They enjoyed lunch and also visited the 100+ year old Burr Oak tree outside the city limits of Columbia, near the Missouri River.

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MISSOURI’S FENCE LAW III Today I will continue my discussion of Missouri’s Fence and Boundary Law with more detail on how both laws work and notice requirements for the neighboring landowner. In the local option law counties {Macon, Putnam and Sullivan among others) if one landowner has a need for the boundary fence or the existing fence does not meet the legal requirements {4 barbed wire or the equivalent with posts 12 feet apart} then the law requires you to give your neighbor a 90 day notice prior to any further action. I strongly suggest this be in writing and sent registered mail if you think you will have an issue. After that point you can go to the Associate Circuit Judge of the county to see what their next step is {each county might be a little different}. Notice requirements in the ninety-six counties in Missouri that currently follow the updated general fence law{Clark, Adair, etc.} are less clear. Remember that only livestock owners in these counties are legally responsible but if both of you have livestock against the fence you are to meet and within a reasonable time determine when you both will accomplish building or maintaining your part. The problem is reasonable is not defined so is 30 days or 30 months reasonable and who determines that? The Associate Circuit Judge could do that but it is not their requirement to do so. If in any county in Missouri you don’t get satisfaction with a neighbor and the fence, your next option is to file a suit and go to court but many farmers don’t have the time or the money for that. However, if you do go that route and lose you could end up paying both sides court and attorney costs which can get very expensive also. Obviously the best route is to work it out between you before it gets that far. I do have a sample 90-day notice letter for those of you in the local option counties that would like it. You can contact me at koenenj@missouri.edu or 947-2705 for that. REMINDERS You can go to www.aglease101.org and download lease forms for your use. If you have specific questions on a lease or need help, contact me at 947-2705 or koenenj@missouri.edu.

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My granddaughter had her baby! The proud parents are Kaylee and Aaron Magers. Kaylee went into labor Saturday night during the ice storm and it took them 2 1/2 hours on Sunday to drive to Columbia because of the snowstorm! The baby’s name is Kayden Wayne Magers He was born 6 lbs, 15 oz and was 19” long! He is the most beautiful baby I ever saw! I will write more next week. Praying all of you have a great week...Patty

The FLPP Spaghetti Supper Saturday, February 28th, was a big success. Even the nasty weather didn’t keep people away from this delicious feast. Pictured are diners enjoying their meal and serving is FLPP members Cindy Moore and Arlene Bunch. (photo by Randy Bunch)

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of an esteemed musician. Using the hints J=O and X=R, decipher the clues to name the musician.

1 KOTRRTWXC

2 JNBTQJXJOA

3 WYYWRWGSTWB MJOXBZF 4 ATRE XJWC Graph Grip Islands Knees Lake Lean Less Mast Men’s Moss Multiplication Mums Network Oats Once Onions Onto Owls Past Pearls Pine Pump Ruin Seed Shut

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Sign Skin Some Song Spoken Starve Stiff Stop Suns Talk Told Tone Toss Tree Turn Twos Urged Used Uses Yawns

5 AJOBCIXWGEA This musician owns several cellos but performs most often with one nicknamed Petunia:

Answers: 1) Juilliard, 2) Omnivorous, 3) Appalachian Journey, 4) Silk Road, 5) Soundtracks, Yo-Yo Ma

Across Actors Alarm Aloud Appoint Arts Asks Axis Bath Bats Chairs Chin Delay Eleventh Else Envy Face Fade Fall Fare Fine Floor Follow Gale Goldfish

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44. Breezed through 2. Dislike, and then some 45. Idle talk or rumor 3. Twisted 1. Two-masters 47. Acceptances 4. Coffee order 6. Advocate 49. Aromatic ointment used 5. Rears 10. Attempt in antiquity 6. ___ fruit 14. Depth charge target 51. Triangular metal bracket 7. Saying popularized by 15. Battering wind for joist strength Jonathan Swift (4 wds) 16. “Giovanna d’___” (Verdi 56. Thick white paper for 8. Clearing opera) pencil and ink drawings (2 9. In a spooky manner 17. Smokejumper’s need wds) 10. “Roots,” e.g. 18. Pinocchio, at times 60. Legal prefix 11. Bring (out) 19. Bloody 61. Aroma 12. “God’s Little ___” 20. Advise against treatment 62. Accustom 13. Male child 23. Devoted 63. 20-20, e.g. 21. Essential oil from 24. Kind of phone 64. ___-mutton flowers 25. Ancient colonnade 65. Adjust, as laces 22. Catch 27. Offices of public officials 66. “Cool!” 26. Aces, sometimes in the Chinese Empire 67. At one time, at one time 28. Intro to physics? 32. Become unhinged 68. Hillsides 29. “Beowulf,” e.g. 36. A chip, maybe 30. Church part 38. Calyx part 31. Coaster 39. Scar’s royal position in Down 32. Catch fly balls “The Lion King” (2 wds) 33. “I, Claudius” role 42. Eagerness 1. “The Beast of ___ Flats” 34. Boosts 43. Delhi dress (1961 sci-fi bomb) 35. Some Olympians, nowaC Y

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Atlanta Sixth Grade Learns About Egypt

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Pictured is Mrs. Christensen 6th Grade Class showing their class Egyptian projects. This inventive class made everything from pyramids out of sugar cubes to a paper mache sphinx. (Photo by Randy Bunch)

Lydian Club

Dede Spidle, supervisor of Macon Diversified Industries, gave program at Lydian Club at the Round House on the February 4th. She told about serving Macon County and the surrounding area in recycling, production contracts and Timeless Treasures Thrift Store operations.

Are you looking to make great things happen in your community? At U.S. Bank, our employees and our company share a strong tradition of joining forces to build great places we call home. The ideal candidate will interact with customers to build deeper relationships; lead/supervise personnel; generate leads; build partnerships with branch support; encourage volunteerism within community; and expand your customer base through effective marketing. Candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; proven performance in leading a sales and customer service team; experience in outside business calling; strong leadership and organizational skills.

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In Re: Bonnie Rosas, an unmarried woman and Bill Hatter TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Bonnie Rosas, an unmarried woman and Bill Hatter, an unmarried man and dated June 16, 1999, and recorded on June 23, 1999, Book 737, Page 22, , in the office of the Recorder of Deed for Macon County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of the debt, who has elected to declare the entire debt due and payable, will on March 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the South Front Door of the Macon County Courthouse, 101 E. Washington Street, Macon, MO, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: THE SURFACE ONLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND. TO WIT: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN (27) TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SIX (56). RANGE FIFTEEN (15), SAID POINT BEING ON THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROUTE C, THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF ROUTE C, SIX HUNDRED FORTY-THREE (643) FEET 10 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE WEST FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN (416) FEET, THENCE EAST SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID CENTERLINE OF STATE ROUTE C, FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN (416) FEET, THENCE EAST FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN (416) FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROUTE C, AND THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROUTE C, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI. SUBJECT TO RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENTS OF RECORD. MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIBED AS THE SURFACE ONLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND. TO WIT: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN (27) TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SIX (56). RANGE FIFTEEN (15), SAID POINT BEING ON THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROUTE C, THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF ROUTE C, SIX HUNDRED FORTY-THREE (643) FEET 10 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE WEST FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN (416) FEET, THENCE EAST SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID CENTERLINE OF STATE ROUTE C, FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN (416) FEET, THENCE EAST FOUR HUNDRED SIXTEEN (416) FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROUTE C, AND THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROUTE C, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI. SUBJECT TO RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENTS OF RECORD. and more commonly known as: 38631 State Hwy C, Excello, MO 65247 Subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, and covenants, if any, to satisfy said debt and cost. BY: The Boyd Law Group, L.C. Successor Trustee (636) 447-8500 phone (636) 447-8505 fax BLG File #: 13-01838 This firm is a debt collector and any information we obtain from you will be used for that purpose. A-4511314 Publication dates: 03/04/2015, 03/11/2015, 03/18/2015, 03/25/2015

Maintenance Positions: Cardinal Health, Moberly, MO, is now hiring for maintenance positions on the night shift and the weekend day shift. Apply at Cardinalhealth.com / Careers / Search Jobs at Cardinal Health – under position title of Lead Tech. Ops. Maintenance.

MOWING

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting bids for mowing services to be done at Atlanta Conservation Area near Atlanta, MO. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 25, 2015. For additional information and proposal forms contact Chad Smith. Phone 660-385-4920 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The Long Branch Area YMCA is accepting mowing bids. A footprint may be picked up at the YMCA. Proof of insurance required. Bids are due by March 31.

Julie Bulen

Hawkins Agent julie@hawkins-group.com

LIBRARIAN: PART-TIME POSITION beginning June 1st 2015. Applications available at La Plata Public Library 103 E Moore St. laplatalibrary@cable.net

Vacancy Notice Evening Custodian The La Plata R-II School District is now accepting applications for an evening custodial position (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm). The position will receive full health insurance, retirement benefits and a starting salary of $11.00 per hour. Interested candidates may pick up an application at the Superintendent’s office located at 201 West Moore. The application is also on the district website: www.laplata.k12.mo.us and is located under “non-certified application”. Please contact Dr. Craig Noah, Superintendent at 332-7001 with any questions. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 20th with an anticipated start date of Monday, March 30th. The La Plata R-II School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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LEGAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of: Donna J. Ramsey, Deceased. Estate No. 14MA-PR00090-01 NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent Administration) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONNA J. RAMSEY, DECEASED: On January 27, 2015, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Brooke Foster and Amy Thomas were appointed the Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Donna J. Ramsey, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The Co-Personal Representatives’ business addresses are Brooke Foster, 29711 Lake Street, Macon, MO 63552 and Amy Thomas, 1110 Rustic Drive, Macon, MO 63552. The Personal Representative’s Attorney’s name, business address and phone number are Matthew Mentzer, 1010 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-472-2544. All Creditors of said Decedent are notified to file Claims in Court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or if a copy of this Notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the Personal Representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the Decedent'’ death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo., or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033 RSMo., shall be construed to bar any action against a Decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a Defendant ad Litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death: October 8, 2014. Date of First Publication: February 18, 2015. (Seal) Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Receipt of this Notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above-referenced Circuit Court.

In the Estate of: #Mary L. McElhaney, Deceased. Estate No. #15MA-PR00014 NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY L. MCELHANEY, DECEASED: On February 23, 2015, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Terry L. Hall was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Mary L. McElhaney, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The Personal Representative’s address is 102 S. Allen Street, Macon, MO 63552. The Personal Representative’s Attorney’s name, business address and phone number is Dale Linneman, 201 S. Cherry, P.O. Box 31, Keytesville, MO 65261; 660-288-3647. All Creditors of said Decedent are notified to file Claims in Court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or if a copy of this Notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the Personal Representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the Decedent’s death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo., or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033 RSMo., shall be construed to bar any action against a Decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a Defendant ad Litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death: 11/19/2014 Date of First Publication: 3/11/2015

In the Estate of: George W. Denton, Deceased. Estate No. 15MA-PR00011 NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent Administration) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE W. DENTON, DECEASED: On February 9, 2015, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Thelma Jean Hohenbary was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of George W. Denton, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The Personal Representative’s business address is Thelma Jean Hohenbary, 25089 State Hwy. K, Macon, MO 63552. The Personal Representative’s Attorney’s name, business address and phone number are Deborah Neff, 218 N. Rollins, Ste. 103, P.O. Box 388, Macon, MO 63552; 660-385-1460. All Creditors of said Decedent are notified to file Claims in Court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or if a copy of this Notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the Personal Representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the Decedent'’ death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo., or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033 RSMo., shall be construed to bar any action against a Decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a Defendant ad Litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death: November 26, 2014.

(Seal) Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk

Date of First Publication: February 18, 2015.

Receipt of this Notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the abovereferenced Circuit Court.

/s/ Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Dates of Publication: February 18, 25, March 4 &11, 2015

LEGAL

Publication Dates: 3/11, 18, 25 4/1, 2015 Publication Dates: February 18, 25 March 4, 11 2015

LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: Doris J. Lewis, Disabled.

LEGAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ADOPTION OF: A.M.L., Minor child, and ANNA MAE LEES, 31664 Vine Street , Macon, MO 63552,Petitioner v. STEPHANIE FAE LEES, Address Unknown and JEREMY WAYNE MARTIN, address unknown, Respondents. Case No.: 15MA-JUOOO15

Estate No. #15MA-PR00005 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DORIS J. LEWIS, a disabled person: On February 11, 2015, Lois Noland was appointed Conservator of the Estate of Doris J. Lewis, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The business address and telephone of the Conservator are: 101 E. Washington Street, Ste. E, Macon, MO 63552; 660-385-6173. All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. Date of first publication is: February 25, 2015. (Seal)Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Publication Dates: February 25, March 4, 11 and 18, 2015

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to: JEREMY WAYNE MARTIN You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, Associate Division, the object and general nature of which is The Adoption of A.M.L, Minor Child. The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is: Lesa L. Bonnett, LAW OFFICE OF LESA L. BONNETT, LLC, 128 Vine Street, P.O. Box 394, Macon, MO 63552. You are further notified that unless you file an Answer to Petition for Adoption or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 11 day of March , 2015, judgment and order by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 5 day of March, 2015. /s/ Denice Ziebarth Division Clerk Dates of Publication: March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2015

In re the Marriage of: ROBERT KRIDELBAUGH and TAUNI KRIDELBAUGH ROBERT KRIDELBAUGH, 38 Oak St. Bucklin, Missouri 64631 Petitioner vs. TAUNI KRIDELBAUGH, address Unknown Respondent. Case No. 15MA-DR00003 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Respondent: Tauni Kay Kridelbaugh. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, Associate Division, the object and general nature of which is to dissolve the marriage of Robert Kridelbaugh and Tauni Kridelbaugh. The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is: Lesa L. Bonnett, LAW OFFICE OF LESA l. BONNETT, LLC, 128 Vine Street, P.O. Box 394., Macon, MO 63552. You are further notified that unless you file an Answer to Petition for Dissolution or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 25th day of February 2015, judgment and order by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this19th day of February 2015. /s/ Twila Halley Circuit Clerk Publication dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 and 3/18/15

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Looking for a captive licensed property and casualty insurance agent to write in NE Missouri. Send resume to: Insurance Agent, PO Box 292, Kirksville, MO 63501.

BID REQUEST

Callao City Hall is now requesting bids for the purchase, demolition, and removal of a used horse shed. Complete removal must be done in 30 days. Please contact 660-768-5414 for more details. Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI) is currently seeking to fill the following position at their Thomas Hill Power Plant in Clifton Hill, MO.

Chemical Lab Technician More information about this position and job application(s) may be found online in the Employment section of AECI’s website at www.aeci.org. Applications will be available online until the posting is removed from the website. EEO/AA Employer and Provider/ Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Brookview Apartments of La Plata

Energy Efficient for Low Electric Costs HUD Approved Vouchers Welcome

We do our best to cover all of the communities in Macon County so you will think of us first!

Call Manager at 660-342-7667 for an application

www.brookviewapts.com MO RELAY 711 “Brookview is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

LEGAL

E-Verify Participant

HELP WANTED Macon Diversified

MARCH

IN THE CIRCUIT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI

is hiring a full time, Monday-Friday supervisor/transportation driver, with a clean Class A or B driver’s license, with passenger endorsement. You must be a mature, responsible and dependable person, capable of working as a part of a team.

In the Matter of the Adoption of : R.D.B.

Apply in person at 1103 Enterprise Road in Macon – ask for Cindy. www.macondiversified.com

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Help Wanted

Macon Heath Care Center is seeking a PRN Chauffeur Driver to assist with appointments, CMT License required. We do not hire people with felonies. Need to apply in person with references. We are an equal opportunity employer. Immediate Opening for a District Supervisor: Due to expanding territories, a Missouri based Healthcare Company has immediate opening for a highly motivated and organized person to supervise operations of multiple locations of Senior Care Facilities. Healthcare or supervisory background helpful but will train the right candidate. Territory travel required; salary and benefits package included. NO PHONE CALLS. Please visit our website at www.bristol-manor. com. Send resume to Bristol Care, Inc. Attn: Joyce Furnell, 501 S. Ohio, Ste. 200 Sedalia, MO 65301, fax 660-827-2027 or e-mail jfurnell@bristolmanor.com. Include Salary requirements. Public Notification Notification of of Intent Intent to to File File Application Application Public

The La Plata Community Betterment herby publicizes their intent to file a loan and/or grant application with the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA/RD). The loan/grant will be used for the financing of a truck for the La Plata Police Department that will serve the La Plata Police Department. For further information plan to attend our next Board Meeting on March 16, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the La Plata Council Chambers.

WILLIAM A. YOUNG 108 S. Wentz Street Macon, MO 63552

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

SENIOR HOUSING – Macon Senior Housing Inc. has 1-bedroom apartments available for rent to eligible tenants. Utilities paid. Laundry facilities. Refrigerator and range provided. Maintenance provided. Call Sue Conover 660-395-7097 or 660415-7287 or Karen Murr 660-385-2960 for more information. This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. (TFN)

HOUSE FOR SALE: On Contract in Macon. 2 story, 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, Macon house near Baptist Church, garage. $350 month with down payment. 660-341-9081 (TFN)

WANTED WANTED TO LEASE: Interested in deer hunting lease for 2015. Call 573330-3467. (3/18)

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT: 10’x10’, 10’x5’, 5’x5’ and 10’x20’. La Plata Storage. Call 332-7599. (TFN)

HELP WANTED: Janitorial. Must be able to pass a highway patrol fingerprint background check. Monday – Friday. Contact Shellea Young at 573-5443353. (3-11)

FOR RENT: Homes and Apartments in La Plata, Wein, Kirksville, Macon and Gifford. 660-332-7421 or 660-341-9081(TFN) FOR RENT: 4 bed, 2 bath luxurious with attached large shop near Macon. $875 660-332-7421 or 660-341-9081(TFN) FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house for rent, $325 per month, 506 Rubey, 660385-5328 (11)

FOR RENT

PASTURE FOR RENT: 40 acres located south of Bevier, has newer pond and stock watering tank. 660-676-7765 (4-1)

Petitioner,

JESSICA LOUIS GIPSON 1300 Locust Street Altus, AR 72821

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

and ROSS EDWARD BUSH address unknown

Respondent. Case No. 15MA-JU00003

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Respondent: ROSS EDWARD BUSH You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, Associate Division, the object and general nature of which is the Adoption of R.D.B. The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is: Lesa L. Bonnett, LAW OFFICE OF LESA L. BONNETT, LLC, 128 Vine Street, P.O. Box 394, Macon, MO 63552. You are further notified that unless you file an Answer to Petition for Adoption or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 11th day of March, 2015, judgment and order by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 27th day of February, 2015. Date of First Publication: March 11th, 2015 s/ by Denice Ziebarth Division Clerk Publication Dates: March 11,18,25 and April 1 2015

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 02, 2015, at Macon City Hall, 106 West Bourke Street, Macon, Missouri. The Planning and Zoning will review the following matter: Request to rezone parcel described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1 Gary’s subdivision (southwest corner of North Rutherford and Weller Street) from R-2 to B-2 – Gary McElwain. Mary Lou Craigg, City Clerk Preferred Family Healthcare, a comprehensive mental health provider, has the following opportunity available at our Kirksville, Missouri facility: THERAPIST/COUNSELOR Responsibilities include facilitating group counseling, family conferences, and individual sessions with individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments as well as provide clinical guidance. Applicant must have a minimum of a Master’s degree and hold a current Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, OR be Provisionally Licensed in the state of Missouri For more information or to apply: www.pfh.org

TEMPORARY HELP WANTED The Macon Public Library is looking for an individual who has training working with young children to Coordinate and Teach the Summer Reading Program. This position is temporary. Please pick up applications at The library. Hiring immediately.

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Pennington is New Member of American Angus Association Ashlea Pennington, Atlanta, Missouri, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate

in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in Association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events. The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world, with nearly 24,000 active adult and junior members.

PUBLIC AUCTION Machinery Auction Thursday, March 26 • 10am

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

Saturday, March 21, 2015 @ 10am 34772 Hwy 63, Macon, MO 63552 Owner: Greg & Cyndi Berglund

Selling All Modern & Antique Tractors & Machinery Hay Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Lawn Mowers & Horse Drawn Equipment

Early Consignments: 1993 Chevy 2500, 4x4, runs good; JD #40 Manure Spreader; JD Bar Rake; 8ft Blade; IH Day Cab 1996, M2 Cummins, 10spd, wet kit; 2004 AGCO 5556A Round Baler 1000PTO, pickup gauge wheels, 5460 bales; John Deere 346 square baler, wire tie; Hesston 1071 Mower Conditioner; 2010 John Deere 328 Skid Steer, tires are 90%, cab, air, heat; 2008 7330 John Deere tractor with 741 self-leveling loader, 6700hrs, MFWD, pwr. Quad, buddy seat, joystick, new tires; 2000 John Deere 325 lawn mower with 48”; 2012 Hustler Z1152 Zero Turn mower, 52” deck, 75hrs; 2011 John Deere Z950 Zero turn mower, 72” deck, 93hrs; 2008 John Deere 325 Skid Steer, open station, joystick, steel tracks, 835hrs; Howse Cutter, 10ft, pull type, 540 PTO, stump jumpers, laminated tires; John Deere 2018 Rotary Cutter, flotation tires, front & rear chains, dbl blades; Farmall A wide front end, 5ft mower, new tires, paint & battery, gas; 24’ metal flat bed w/head board; Ferguson T20 Tractor, needs work; 3pt Bush Hog 1 HD; New Idea Manure Spreader, ground driven, good; 1970s Case 580 Backhoe; Schuler Feed Cart; JD 702 V Rake; Lime spreader; This is only a partial listing. Much more by sale day.

Lolli Bros. Livestock Market, Inc. Macon, MO

Consign Your Items NOW

Call: Dominic, Frankie & Tim

660-385-2516 or 660-651-4024 or 660-651-4040

Directions: From Macon, MO go south on US Hwy 63 to Mahogony St. Turn east on cross over. Go north on 63 first driveway on east side of road to auction. Watch for signs day of auction. Terms and Conditions: 10% down day of auction with the balance due in 30 days or upon closing.

HOME AND LAND SELL AT 12 NOON

Real Estate: (Tract 1): 2010- (2400sqft) 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car attached garage, brick veneer ranch style home on 10 beautiful acres. This home has so much to offer. Has an open floor plan solid oak Amish made cabinets, lots of storage and space, and is very self efficient. LP gas fireplace, EPA approved wood stove and propane heat, high efficiency central air, very low utilities. Shop: 4’x105’ insulated shop 2 baths, high efficient propane furnace, central air, 1 bedroom living quarters, two over head doors, two walk through doors, two sliding doors on the end for live stock or machinery. (Tract 2): 22 with 17+/- tillable acres with Hwy frontage. Also divided into 6 surveyed lots the 22 acres includes large nicely stocked pond, 100 yd shooting range with dirt back stop. 22 acres will be offered as one tract before we say sold we will offer 6 different lots. Land will be sold to the highest bidder of the two options. For Viewing please contact Scott Kuntz 573-356-4405

Also Selling: Construction/Farm Equipment, Welder/Power Washer/Etc., Livestock and equipment Auctioneers Note: Ladies and Gentlemen Greg and Cyndi Berglund have decided to retire and move toward southern Missouri. They will be selling their home, land and personal property at auction with no reserve. The Berglund’s have taken the upmost care of everything. Their home and shop are in immaculate condition and all their personal property is in excellent working order. Mr. and Mrs. Berglund have customized their property to fit most anyones needs. Visit www.scottysauctionservice.com for full listing & pictures!

Special Calf & Yearling Sale March 17th Next Bred Heifer, Cow, Cow/Calf & Breeding Bull Sale March 24th

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You’ve all heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Well, in Cash Sawyer’s world it’s Hot Chocolate not Lemonade. Saturdays dipping temperatures and beautiful snowfall made this enterprising little tot take to the streets selling a good ole winter favorite. Last I heard he had sold out. Way to go Cash! (Photo courtesy Tabitha Sawyer)

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION Thursday, March 19, 2015 @ 4PM 52 South Missouri • Macon, MO

Sellers: Greg & Cyndi Berglund

Directions: From Hwy 63 and Vine St. in Macon, MO go south to North Missouri Tire on the west side of Hwy 63. Building is located directly north of !COMMERICAL! Missouri Tire. Terms and Conditions: 10% down day of auction with the balance due in 30 days or upon closing.

Real Estate: 7000 +/- sq ft metal building located in the busiest part of Macon, MO. This business building is in a great hi traffic location has office space, open space and shop space. Two bathrooms with handicap accessible, Hi efficient fracases, central air, 3 phase and single phase elect. Numerous hose reels, paint room with exhaust system. Two large over head doors and one airplane hanger door. This business has many opportunities for any type of business. This is a hard to find building don’t miss out on a great opportunity.

Other Items To Be Sold: 5hp Duplex industrial air compressor 2 stage 175 lbs air compressor, lighted sign w/removable letters (needs bulbs), older side by side refrigerator, Kenmore 12 cu ft chest type deep freeze, LP or Natural gas fire place, metal office desk, very nice large wood desk with cadenza, 4 legal size 4 drawer file cabinets, several office chairs. Visit www.scottysauctionservice.com for full listing & pictures!

If you have cattle to sell or need trucking call:

Dominic, Frankie or Tim at 660-385-2516 or 651-4024 or 651-4040 *Receiving Cattle On Sundays - Call*

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3 BIG DAYS - MARCH 19th, 20th & 21st HELD AT

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Located on Hwy 63 south * Macon, MO

Thursday, March 19 9:00 AM- HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS including rugs, axes, beadwork & points (old & new). -ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES including furniture & primitives. -ANTIQUE SPORTING GOODS including decoys, lures, traps & Winchester, Remington & Marbles advertising items. MILITARY including Nazi items, swords and more. Friday, March 20 9:00 AM-WESTERN COLLECTIBLES including old bits & spurs (including Kelly Bros., Crockett & others), chaps and 50+ saddles. Also selling gambling and stockyard items & other cowboy memorabilia including pictures, boot jacks, headstalls, antique showcases & more. Saturday, March 21 350-400 Guns Will Sell 8:00 AM-Ammo & Bayonets Followed by -GUNS including pre 1898 & early cowboy lever action, Colt, Winchester, Sharps, Springfield & others plus all classic & modern guns. ALL FFL REQUIREMENTS APPLY!!!

Early Gun Highlights: (2) Colt Cowboy 45colt; Colt SAA 44spc; Colt SAA 45 engraved; Colt SAA 44 engraved; Colt SAA 45; Colt SAA US Calvary 45; Colt Brevate pocket pistol 35; Colt Frontier 44-40; Win 1866 carbine 44-40cal; (2) Winchester mod 70 (1) 270, (1) 458 win mag, (1) 338 win mag, (1) 7mm Rem Mag, (2) 30-06; Win 70 XTR25-06; Win mod 71 348 WCF; Win mod 1873 (1) 44 cal, (2)44-40, (1)44-40 carbine, (1) 32 WCF, (1) 22cal; Win 1873 Deluxe w/letter, 4440; Win 1873 44-40 engraved; Win 1876 50cal w/letter; Win 1876 45-75cal; Win 1886 (1) 40-65, (1) 40-65 WCF, (1) 33WCF (1) 38-56 WCF (1) 33cal, (1) 40-82; Win 1886 Deluxe 30in. 40-82cal w/letter; Win 1887 12ga; Win 88 284 win; Win 101 12ga; Win 1890 (1) 22 WRF, (1) 22cal; Win 1892 (1) 32cal, (1) 38WCF; Win 1892 Carbine trapper 38-40 cal; Win 1894 (1) 38-55 takedown, (1) 32spl, (1) 32WS, (1) 38-55 (1) 30cal, (1) 30 WCF, (1)carb 30 cal; Win mod 94 (1) 25-35 WCF, (3) 32-40, (5) 38-55, (2) 30-30; (3)Win mod 94 XTR 375; Win mod 94AE (1) 45 colt, (3) Win 30-30; Win 1897 Black Diamond 12ga; Win 190 22cal; Win 1906 22cal; Win 1907 (2) 351cal; Win mod 64A 30-30; Win 1903 (4) 22cal; Win 1912 (3)12ga (1)20ga; Win 1917 30-06; Win mod 121 22cal; (2)Win mod 62A 22cal; Win mod 36 9mm; Win mod 37 16ga; Win 290 22cal; Smith & Wesson mod 25 45cal (125th anniv. Ed.); Smith & Wesson mod 17 22LR; Smith & Wesson mod 18 22LR; Smith & Wesson mod 19 357; Smith & Wesson mod 36 38spc; Smith & Wesson mod 67 41mag; Smith & Wesson mod 27 357cal; Smith & Wesson mod 629 Classic 44mag; Smith & Wesson mod 629 44mag; (3) Remington 870 12ga; Remington Musket 44 musket; Remington 241 Speedmaster (1) 22short (1) 22LR; Remington mod 10 12ga; (2) Remington 22cal; Remington mod 81 35 Rem, (1) 30 Rem; Remington 700 (1) 7mm Mauser, (1) 35 Whelen, (1)22-250; (2) Remington 24 auto loader 22LR; Remington 22spec 22 rem spc; Remington 1931 12ga; Remington mod 8 30 Remington; Stevens CrackShot 22; Stevens 22LR; Stevens 25RF; Stevens Favorite (1) 32LR (1)22cal; Mossberg 338 22 LR; Mossberg 46B 22cal; Weatherby MarkV (1) 257 Weatherby mag, (1) 416; Weatherby Vanguard 300 WSM; Weatherby Sako AV 7mm mag; J Stevens 235 Coach gun 12ga; Uberti 1873 (1) 45 LC, (4) 44-40; (3) Uberti Henry 44-40; Uberti mod 66 44-40; EAAC Coachgun 12ga; Ruger M77 compact 7mm 08 cal; (2) Ruger 10-22 22LR; Ithaca 1937 12ga; Intrac Arms Coachgun 12ga; Ruger Super Black Hawk 44mag; Springfield 1873 Musket 45-70cal w/bayonet; Springfield M-6 Survival 22/410; Springfield 1903 32cal; Springfield 1863 16ga; Springfield 1835 Musket 69cal; Hopkin & Allen 22; LC Smith 12ga; Marlin 1881 Deluxe, factory engraved 40cal; Marlin Goose gun 12ga; Marlin 1881 40-60; Marlin 91 32cal w/letter; Marlin 1893 25-35; Marlin 1893 Deluxe Factory Engraved 30-30; Marlin 1895 Semi-Deluxe 40-65cal; Marlin 1895 SS 45-70gov; Marlin 990 Ducks Unlimited 22LR; (3) Browning Citori 12ga; Browning mod 81 22-250; US Carbine M1 30 carbine; Japanese Luger 32cal; Gesichert Luger 9mm; Fllipiett commem. 44-16ga; AMWA Longhorn 45 colt; Mauser 45 trainer 22LR; H Peipers Bayard 22cal; W Lawton Coachgun 10ga; Rochester, NY Revolving Rifle 45cal; RS Clark Dbl Rifle SS 50cal; Schlecelmilch Wisconsin Dbl Rifle O/U 50cal; Martini Henry 450cal; TriStar Pump Mag 12ga; PW Arms mod 57 7.62x25mm; Glock 17 9mm; Glock 42 380cal; Beretta PX4 Storm 40 S&W; Walther PK 380 380cal; British Jungle Carbine 303 British; Budapest mod 95 8x56R; Naugant 1939 mod 7.62x38R; Pioneer Arms PP 543C 7.62x25cal; Eddie Stone 1917 30-06; Thompson 1922 A-1 Tommy gun 45auto; Century Arms Sterling Type 2 9mm; Century Arms Sporter 308; Norinco Sporter 7.62x39; Norinco SKS 7.62x39; Browning Hi Power 9mm; Browning 1911/22 22LR; Ruger New Mod Super Black Hawk 44mag; Ruger M77 300 Win mag; Ruger SR9 9mm; Taurus mod 7650 44mag; Hi Point CF380 380cal; Sig Arms GSR 45auto; Benelli Super Nova 12ga; (4) London Fine Twist 12ga; Taylors & Co. Sharps 56-50 Spencer, #67 of 300; Featuring: A complete dispersal of 110+ guns and cowboy memorabilia from the Wallace H Cates Estate

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SALE TO BE HELD AT THE COMFORT INN, 1821 N. MISSOURI ST., MACON, MO

TUES., APRIL 7 AT 5:00 P.M. OPEN HOUSE: SAT., MARCH 28TH FROM 12-2 PM Land is located in Section 25, T56N•R14W, Narrows Township, Macon County, MO. Land is generally located approximately 7 miles south of Macon, MO along State Hwy. Y (watch for signs off of US Hwy. 63). Farm represents productive tillable cropland with the balance in timber and wooded draws which offer excellent whitetail deer and wild turkey hunting habitat. Improvements include a very nice, recently remodeled country home as well as other functional outbuildings.

TOM GIRANDO AND TONI DUNCAN CLOSING & TITLE WORK BY: MACON COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW 1707 PROSPECT DRIVE, MACON, MO • PH: 660-385-6474

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO: BILL FRETWELL 660-341-7735

Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC • 217-847-2160 • Lic. 444000107 DETAILS & PHOTOS @: www.sullivanauctioneers.com

PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday March 28, 2015 at 10 a.m. 26045 Lynx Ave. Macon, MO

Owners: Kevin and Teresa Myers

Skid loader/Trailer/Mower/Dune Buggies Concrete/Misc. Tools Guns/ Items of interest Quality Furniture/Antiques/House Hold -

Auctioneers Note: As Kevin and Teresa Myers ran a successful construction business. They have decided to sell their home and downsize so they can travel and pursue other adventures. Kevin only had the best of tools and equipment to get the jobs done. This is a great opportunityto enjoy a clean auction with something for everyone. Visit www.scottysauctionservice.com for full listing & pictures!

Authenticity of consigned items is the responsibility of the seller and/or purchaser. Lolli Bros. & East Fork Guns is not responsible for accidents or stolen items. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed and web material. Consign to this sale now. For info about this sale call 660-385-2516 or e-mail us at eastforkguns@cvalley.net. These are only early consignments. Visit our website at www.eastforkguns.com to view updated consignments. Much more by sale day!

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Investing in Missouri Jobs Well-paying manufacturing jobs have been leaving our district, our state, and our nation for far too long. Too many hard-working Missourians are suffering from the loss of jobs in the manufacturing industry. Today, fewer than 11,000 manufacturing jobs remain in our district, and the realities are becoming more serious as companies like Kraft Foods look to leave our state in search of greener pastures. Something must be done to revitalize the manufacturing industry in our district and statewide. We need more jobs to help support the hardworking families of northeast Missouri. It’s that time of year…GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DRIVE! Pictured is Kamron Rice, Lucy In response to these circumstances, Lindsy, Cindy Lindsey and Cassie Kimmel manning a stand at the La Plata C&R and I have introduced Senate Bill 284, the giving out samples of their delectable sweets! Order yours today. (Photo by Randy Manufacturing and Infrastructure Bunch) Investment Act. This act would allow suppliers and manufacturers in Missouri to retain withholding taxes for a number of years as long as they create wellpaying jobs in Missouri or invest in their business operations while retaining jobs. Additionally, employers who claim these incentives and knowingly employ people who are not allowed to work in the United States would be required to pay all retaining withholding taxes to the state. Qualified manufacturers would be required to make a capital investment of at least $75,000 per full-time employee, within two years of the company

beginning to retain withholding taxes. These employers would be allowed to retain up to 100 percent of their withholding taxes for a period of up to 10 years. Manufacturers who wish to modify or expand their current operations would be allowed to retain 50 percent of their withholding taxes for up to seven years, if they make a capital investment of at least $50,000 per full-time employee. In order for suppliers to qualify for the program, they must derive more than 10 percent of their annual income from sales to a qualified manufacturer. Suppliers must also add five or more new jobs, pay wages greater than the county average wage (and not less than 60 percent of the statewide average wage), and pay 50 percent of their employees’ health insurance premiums. This bill would implement actions that are essential for expanding Missouri’s existing manufacturing industry and provide incentives for manufacturers looking to bring more jobs to Missouri. I have sponsored the Manufacturing Infrastructure Investment Act because it promises to provide these incentives to bring more manufacturing jobs to hard-working Missourians, while also encouraging employers to compensate workers fairly for their efforts. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Thank you.

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Karl and Roberta Byers visited in Kansas City Wednesday,February 25th. While there they visited with their daughter, Tammy Grayson and their son and wife, Chris and Jennifer Byers and also their great grandson, Jayden. They returned home onFriday. Sunday evening Roberta was very pleasantly surprised when company arrived to celebrate her birthday which was February 27th. Those attending were

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October 9, 1934, dawned cool and brisk in Detroit, Mich. This was it, Game 7 of the 1934 World Series: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers. There were 45,551 fans—the biggest in the series—all ready to cheer on the championship to its close. I remember the tension of the day. Heck, by Game 7 everybody was mad at everybody. And you can trust Ol’ Diz when I say that everybody was real mad at the umps. We was all expecting fireworks. This matchup finally brought together two of the most dynamite performers to ever stand astride the pitching mound. Tigers was startin’ Mr. Elden Auker, but he jes’ wouldn’t do, and I told him so, too, right as we was warmin’ up before the game. And boy, Diz was right. Auker went and got himself yanked in the third inning and Detroit manager, Mickey Cochrane, went ahead and put in Schoolboy Rowe. And, ‘course, that other dynamite pitcher would be me. I started that game for the Cardinals, and I intended to bring it on home. My ball club was right helpful in that mission, too, everyone playing real tops. By the sixth inning, the score was 9-0, with the Cards in the lead. That’s when our own Joe Medwick went sliding hard into third. Tiger baseman Marv Owen raised his foot to get outta Joe’s way and brought it down on top of Medwick’s leg, causing him to fall right on top of him. Well, Joe got real mad and kicked Owen, and before we all knew it, the two was tusslin’ in the dirt like two rowdy pigs in a row. Ump had to go break ‘em up, and afterward, Medwick offered Owen his hand to shake in an apology. Trouble was, the whole bit turned out to be a big misunderstanding between Joe and the

My buddy, Joe, though, he’s got a good sense of humor on him. He just went ahead and picked up one of them apples and started to play a game of catch with Pepper Martin and Ernie Orsatti. Me? I minded my own business, occasionally throwin’ a few warm-up pitches. Ain’t none of that business gonna bother Ol’ Diz. I figured, best way to teach them Tiger fans a lesson was to win! Medwick eventually had to be escorted from the field by five policemen. Right shame that was, seeing as the ol’ boy did nothin’ real wrong. You see, Medwick had 11 hits during that series. Without another time at bat, he lost his chance to tie the World Series record of 12 hits. Boy, we was all mad about that!

Pop ups GAME 7: Baseball teams play best out of seven during the World Series. If a team wins four games in a row the series is over and it is considered a “sweep.” The first team to win four games wins the championship. Seven is the maximum number of games in the series, therefore, if the World Series goes to a Game 7, it is always the last game and the winner is the champion. UMP is short for umpire—the referees of the baseball world.

Dan and Lisa Gaughan, Louise Gaughan, Cathie Saunders, Roger Garrett, Naomi Scheib, and Logan Weber from Atlanta. Dan and Lisa brought an ice cream cake which was enjoyed by all. Marsha Hammons attended visitation for her cousin Freddie Walters in Moberly last week. Marsha Hammons attended visitation for her cousin, Barbara Warren in Moberly Thursday.

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crowd. All them Detroit fans was thinking Joe’s handshake were just an invitation for more fighting. As we Cards took the field in the bottom of the sixth and Joe Medwick trotted on out to left field, them Tiger fans— 17,000 alone packed into the bleachers— began to rain down upon the poor feller with all sorts of loot. Oranges, bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, lemons, apples, cigar stubs, empty soda bottles—you name it they threw it at ‘em. Heck, I swear those Tiger fans musta had a whole fruit stand below their seats supplyin’ them with ammo! The ballpark attendants had to clear that field four times, and they still refused to quit the bombardment! It was all the umps could do to keep us players from clearing the benches.

The Cardinals was already winning 9-0, but we took our rage out on them Tigers and didn’t even try to hold back! Seventeen hits flew from Cardinal bats that afternoon. And I was hammering those pitches right past them batters like nothin’ anybody’d ever seen. Fact, I struck out Hank Greenberg in only four pitches, and on that very last pitch I didn’t even bother watching the ball cross the plate—I just turned right around and laughed. Ain’t no sweeter sound to a pitcher’s ear then a bat swishing clean through the air. Final batter happened to be Owen. With a 2-1 count, Owen hit to Durocher who tossed that ball on over to Frisch forcing Rogell out at second.

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The victory was ours! With a mighty score of 11-0 the Cardinals won their third World Series championship! It was a spectacular game. I told them press people that I let the Tigers get a couple of hits before I decided to stop fooling around and pound those strikes past ‘em. And you know what them papers said about us? They said that we Cardinals was “the most astonishing ball club of modern times,” and that this was “the most exciting championship in at least twenty years.” And ya know what? I couldn’t agree more.

Extra Innings! Dizzy Dean often mentions interviews with reporters. Reporters have to be creative with dialogue tags instead of overusing the word, “said.” Use the newspaper to list the different ways reporters have of saying “said.” In this story, abbreviations show Dizzy Dean’s speaking voice. In the newspaper, abbreviations are often used in advertisements that charge per character—such as ads for cars, housing, etc. Use the newspaper to find five abbreviations and list their meanings. Learning Standards: I can identify word choice. For a companion teacher guide, visit mo-nie.com and use code: teachmo15.

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On 02/16/15, management of Diversified Industries reported to the Macon Police Department that a theft from the property had occurred. The management reported items being stolen from a shed located on the property intended for donation drop offs. Information was obtained including a vehicle description and items taken. The items reportedly stolen included a table, a smoker and other items of value estimated at $250.00. This case is currently under investigation at this time. Any one with information is encouraged to contact the Macon Police Department at 660-385-2195 or Anonymous Tips Line at 660-395-1111. On 02/19/2015, a member of management for a business located in the 1600 block of North Missouri Street reported to the Macon Police Department that a bank deposit was missing from the safe. A Macon Police Officer responded to the call to investigate. It was reported by management that a business deposit of an undisclosed amount was missing from the business. This case is currently under investigation by the Macon Police Department. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Macon Police Department at 660-385-2195 or the Anonymous Tips Line at 660-395-1111. On 02/19/15, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department that a theft had occurred in the 1500 block of Hyde Drive. It was reported a generator valued at approximately $300 was missing from the property. The item may have been taken between October 2014 to February 19, 2015. Other tool items were also reported stolen with a total value of approximately $250.00. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 02/23/15, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the 2200 block of North Missouri Street. As a result, police arrested a 25-year old white male of Macon for driving while suspended. The female suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date. On 02/24/15, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the 700 block of North Missouri Street. As a result, police arrested a 36-year old white female of Florissant (MO) for driving while suspended. The female suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date after posting the required bond. On 02/24/15, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Highway 36 and Kellogg Ave. As a result, police arrested a 24-year old black female of Chicago Heights (IL) for driving while suspended, exceeding the posted speed limit and failure to provide proof of insurance. The female suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pend-

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ing a municipal court date after posting the required bond. On 02/24/15, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department a theft had occurred between 5:30-6:10pm on the same date. The victim stated they were at a business in the 1300 block of North Missouri when the victim accidentally left personal items including a wallet at the business. When the victim noticed their mistake, the immediately returned to the business to find the item missing. After contacting the business management, they were able to confirm the item was left in the business by the victim and removed by another party. Police were then contacted to investigate further. The victim reported a purse containing a wallet as well as debit and credit cards, an undisclosed amount of cash and ID information. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 02/25/15, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Missouri and Ninth Streets. As a result, police arrested a 32-year old white female of Moberly for driving while suspended and equipment violation. The female suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date after posting the required bond. On 02/26/15, an employee of Rudy’s Smoke Shop reported a shoplifting incident had just taken place within the business. It was reported that a black male suspect left the business without paying for merchandise valued at approximately $3.00. A Macon Police Officer responded to the call to investigate. The suspect was identified and police were able to locate the suspect in the 700 block of Kohl Street. Police arrested the suspect, a 31-year old black male of Macon, and transported him to the Macon Police Department for processing. He was later released on summons pending a municipal court date. On 02/27/15, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department they were subject to identity theft and had been contacted by the IRS regarding the victim’s submission of tax forms. The IRS advised the victim their identity had been compromised. The victim had suffered no monetary loss, but was advised to report to local law enforcement. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 02/27/15, an officer of the Macon Police DepartMissouri House of Representatives

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ment made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of 1400 block of South Missouri Street. As a result, police arrested a 46-year old white female of Macon for driving without a valid license. The female suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date. On 02/27/15, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department they discovered damage to an exterior door of their property located in the 1100 block of Rustic Drive. An officer responded to the call and observed damage appearing to be pry marks to the door. An estimate of damage was not available at the time of the report. This case remains under investigation. On 02/28/15 at approximately 1:30am, Macon Police Officers responded to a call to assist a business in dispersing customers upon closing time. As officers arrived, a large group was seen coming out of the establishment and there appeared to be a physical altercation in progress. Officers made enforcement contact with the crowd and attempted to stop the fight and settle the group. As a result, police arrested two male subjects for failure to obey command of an officer. A 25-year old white male of Macon and a 27-year old white male of Bevier were taken into custody and transported to the Macon Police Department for processing. Both suspects were processed and later released pending a municipal court date. On 03/01/15, a Macon Police Officer arrested a 29-year old white female of Atlanta (MO) for driving while suspended after making enforcement contact in the area of Missouri and Highway 36. The female suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was released on summons pending a municipal court date. On 03/01/15, a Macon Police Officer arrested a 27-year old white male of Chariton (IA) for driving while suspended and speeding after making enforcement contact in the area of Missouri and Pine Streets. The male suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was placed on 24-hour hold pending formal charges. The suspect also has two outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions. A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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We started the week with a road trip to Fort Leonard Wood to show support and stand with the men and women of our armed forces. Nearly 80 members of the General Assembly traveled to Fort Leonard Wood, along with statewide and federal elected officials. Right now Fort Leonard Wood is facing the threat of loosing 5,400 jobs at the base. The proposed cuts are part of the Federal Government’s efforts to cut the military workforce by 14%. While we understand the need for the budget reductions, we also know that such a drastic cut to the workforce would be extremely harmful to the communities around Fort Leonard Wood, and to our states economy. There are other facts that have my attention of what this administration is doing. While we reduce our military forces to post World War Two levels, we see Russia and China building up their military forces. As I have said for years, our ations debt and spending is a threat to us as a country. We now are in debt 18 trillion dollars and counting. We are borrowing money from China and others and just as we have ignored our forefathers warning on freedom we have ignored their warnings about the nations debt especially to other countries. I don’t think many of us can wrap our minds around 18 trillion dollars, but it is a scary figure to say the least. We cannot continue to borrow and spend our way to prosperity. Now our nations security is being effected because of it. In the weeks and months to come I know we will continue to see the state’s leaders work together to do all we can to save these jobs. The thousands of folks who turned out for the listening post this week are testimony to the importance of the base to the surrounding communities and our state. My hope is that we can save these jobs and prevent the devastating impact the cuts would have on Missouri families. This Week in the House Chamber: Honoring a Great Public Servant (HR 659) Also this week many of my colleagues made the trip from Jefferson City to Clayton to pay their respects to State Auditor Tom Schweich, who tragically passed away last week. It was a somber and emotional moment as we remembered this man who had worked so hard for our state, and who had such a bright future of service ahead of him. Upon returning to the Capitol, the House met to approve a resolution honoring and memorializing Schweich. As the resolution said, “Schweich’s professionalism, passion for civil service, and relentless defense against corruption,

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waste, and abuse serve as a standard for us all.” I know I speak for all of my colleagues in the legislature when I say Schweich was a great public servant who will be dearly missed by both Republicans and Democrats. Medical Malpractice Reform Bill Receives House Approval (HB 118) The House moved this week to approve a plan designed to contain ever-escalating medical costs and to keep medical professionals from fleeing our state. The legislation would limit the amount an individual can receive for noneconomic damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit. In effect, it would reinstate the limits that were put in place in 2005 that were then struck down in 2012 by the Missouri Supreme Court, which ruled that a cap on noneconomic damages violates the constitutional right to a jury trial. Supporters say putting the caps back in place is a necessary step to limit the cost of medical malpractice insurance for physicians. They say keeping costs down is vital to efforts to prevent doctors from leaving Missouri for other states with reasonable limits in place. They also point to the fact the bill would limit only noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering, and not the amount an individual can receive for medical costs or lost wages. Opponents of the bill say the limits put a dollar value on a human life, which is something they cannot support. They also say the number of doctors in Missouri has remained steady and even grown despite the current lack of liability limits. The bill approved this week would put in place a $350,000 limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. This is the same limit that existed under the law that was put into place in 2005. Before that change, Missouri had a cap of $579,000 for noneconomic damages. House Approves Tax Amnesty Legislation (HB 384) This week the House passed legislation that could generate as much as an additional $75 million in revenue for the state budget. These are additional funds that can help to fund vital programs and services that otherwise could be looked at for cuts. The additional dollars would be generated by a period of tax amnesty that will allow delinquent taxpayers to forego all penalties, additions to tax, and interest on their unpaid taxes if they pay in full. The state has previously authorized tax amnesty periods that brought in approximately $74 million for fiscal year 2002 and $42 million for fiscal year 2003. It’s important to note that anyone who makes use of the forgiveness procedures must agree to comply with tax laws and cannot use the same amnesty procedure again in future years.

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Mrs. Jackie Burns, 7-12 math instructor, was selected by the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education as one of Missouri’s Outstanding Beginner Teachers. She attended a ceremony in Jefferson City today to receive her award. Her husband, Ryan, and Mrs. Burstert, K-12 principal, also attended the ceremony. Congratulations to Mrs. Burns. (Photo submitted) C Y

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