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Dilbert Biswell, La Plata, MO RADIO COVERAGE SURVEY BEING CONDUCTED BY MSHP Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to make the citizens of Troop B aware of a radio coverage survey. Patrol members and retired Patrol personnel will be conducting a radio coverage survey on new communications equipment for the entire Troop B area in Northeast Missouri. The survey must be done on every road and area to ensure overall system performance and is scheduled to begin in the Troop B area on August 13, 2012. At times, citizens will observe unmarked patrol vehicles traveling at a very slow rate of speed in some of the more rural areas in Troop B. The unmarked vehicles are occupied by one Patrol member or a retired Patrol employee and an employee from the Motorola Company. The field testing is expected to last 40 days. For further information or questions, please call 660-385-2132.
The Santa Fe Lake has some new additions for swimmers, young and old. The Park and Recreation Board has spent a lot of hard work and money by putting up two new slides, two diving boards and a dock, as well as having new playground equipment on the way for the park area. The board spent some ofå the funds from the Elizabeth Carpenter Estate in the amount of approximately $48,000 for all the equipment and installation. The board also plans on adding new additions to the City Park by winter. The large slide hosts a water pump, giving the slide a stream of lake water running down as you slide. Kids have been enjoying the new equipment and it makes a great addition to the lake.
SOYBEAN FESTIVAL PARADE REGISTRATION La Plata’s Alpha Beta Alpha Sorority will be sponsoring the annual La Plata Soybean Festival Parade on Monday, September 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the La Plata Fire Station, which is located at 115 North Brown Street. This year’s theme is “Racing For A Win” and the Grand Marshals are Bobby and Verna Buck. If you would like to pre-register please contact one of the following people. Peggy Mohan, 660.332.4975, Nicole Fleak 660.676.9051 or Lisa McHenry 660.341.7573. The parade is always one of the highlights of the Soybean Festival and this year’s will be one of the best ever!
MODOT, AG WORK TO ALLOW HEAVIER LOADS ON HIGHWAYS As the harvest season approaches, farmers in some areas of Missouri are carefully watching river levels in light of Missouri’s extremely dry conditions. Lower water levels on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers can limit producers’ ability to move grain and other farm products by barge. The Missouri Department of Agriculture requested, and the Missouri Department of Transportation agreed, to allow heavier
than normal loads of grain throughout the harvest season. Farmers, private and for-hire motor carriers may carry up to 10 percent more than their licensed weight on Missouri highways. However, the heavier loads are not allowed to use interstate routes. Overweight permits will not be required. All other traffic and motor carrier regulations that normally apply remain in place. This waiver is in effect through December 31, 2012. While
the waiver is in effect, participating motor carriers are limited to: ·A loaded, gross weight no greater than ten percent (10%) above the gross licensed weight of the commercial motor vehicle, ·Transportation only within the State of Missouri, ·Drivers must obey all posted bridge weight limits, ·When crossing a bridge, the driver must restrict the vehicle speed to no more than thirty miles per hour (30 mph) and must center
the truck between two lanes of the bridge. The truck driver must yield to oncoming traffic, and ·Travel on highways other than Missouri interstate and national defense highways – No travel is allowed on Missouri interstate highways or national defense highway routes. All travelers are advised to visit the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org for up-todate road closure information.
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LOCAL NEWS
2,200 Attend Annual Meeting Of Macon Electric Cooperative
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Miss Kaci Linebaugh, daughter Jeff and Audra Linebaugh of Marceline, was crowned the 2012 Miss MEC Queen. Miss Linebaugh was presented a tiara, sash, trophy, flowers and received $150.00 cash prize. Kaci was sponsored by the Westville Circle Club. The first runner-up was Alex Richardson, daughter of Paul and Connie Kuhman of Excello. She was presented with a trophy and received a $75.00 cash prize. Chosen second runner-up was Nora Dodd, daughter of Carl and Sheryl Dodd of Leonard. She was presented with a trophy and a $50.00 cash prize. Miss Congeniality was Alex Richardson, daughter of Paul and Connie Kuhman of Excello. She was presented a plaque for this honor. Judges for the contest were: Kevin Wheeler of Queen City, MO, Marcy Griswold of Centralia, MO and Tina Carmack of Hallsville, MO.
Macon Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting attendance was estimated at nearly 2,200. There were 1,129 registered members. The crowd enjoyed early entertainment by The Redhead Express. James Bolin, pastor of the College Mound Presbyterian Church and Chaplain for Hospice Compasses, gave the invocation and Redhead Express sang the National Anthem. The final judging for the Miss MEC Queen Contest was held. Doug Drake, General Manager, gave the Manager’s Report, which included information about how Macon Electric Cooperative is “Working Together� as directors and employees to meet the Cooperative’s mission, “to provide excellent service to our members in the most efficient manner possible.� The Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Dr. John Hagler, also addressed those in attendance regarding the importance of agriculture in Missouri and the overall impact of agrelated jobs on our state’s economy. Kemper Walker, President of the Board of Directors, conducted the business portion of the meeting. Three directors were elected for three-year terms; Kemper V. Walker, Northern Area; Harold E. Beach, Northeastern Area
and George Philip Saunders, Southeastern Area. The Board also elected officers for the coming year; Kemper V. Walker, President, Harold E. Beach, Vice-President, Glenda Wood, Secretary/Treasurer and Larry Robuck, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. The membership also voted on and passed six by-law amendments. Members participated in Touchstone Energy hot air balloon rides, informational displays and a barbeque meal. Kids activities included: a balloon artist, the annual coloring contest, and a bounce house and ball pit. The crowd was entertained throughout the evening by high energy musical talent of Redhead Express and the Walker Family Band. The announcement was made of the “Meet the Need� Energy Star Appliance Giveaway winners. The following members of Macon Electric will receive the appliance of their need: Brenda Denson of Clifton Hill, Genevieve Sharp of Marceline and Myra Taylor of La Plata. Throughout the meeting prize drawings were held and sixteen $50 energy credits were given away to registered members. The $50 energy credit winners were: Stephen and Katherine Tucker of Anabel, Russell and Patricia Pillers of Bevier, Jimmie and Theresa Davolt of Macon,
Blake and Tori Larson of La Plata, Ronald and Charlene Harvey of Clarence, Bruce and Kimberly Elam of Macon, Gerald and Wanda Luntsford of Jacksonville, Loren and Frances Bond of Excello, John and Doris Bergfield of Anabel, Ronald Jacobs of Anabel, Wayne Burstert of New Cambria, Lloyd and Arlene Collins of Jacksonville, Michael and Dawn Llewellyn of Macon, Mike and Tracie Gittemeier of Cairo, Dean and Michele Vansickle of Macon and Steven Fischer of New Cambria. Kids age 5-17 registered for an iPod Shuffle and Kindle Fire. This year’s winner of the Kindle Fire was Kamberly West of Atlanta, and the winner of the iPod Shuffle was Tyler Moore of Bucklin. The winners of the 2012 Annual Meeting Coloring Contest were: (for kids entering kindergarten and first grade) Adellyn Newcomer, first place; Lilian Helm, second place and Mason Reed, third place; (for kids entering second and third grade) James Miller, first place; Kane Helm, second place and Sabrina Beauchum, third place; (entering fourth and fifth grade) Isabelle Llewellyn, first place; Quinn Ricker, second place and Frank Dryer, third place.
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LOCAL NEWS NEW GENERATORS
The City of La Plata fired up the new generators on Thursday afternoon, August 16th. The City employees, along with others who were important in the process of getting the generators ready were on hand for the event. Above, Cory Cook Electric Department Supervisor is shown with one of the generators.
Obituary
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Mary Ruth Gilliland
Terrell “Turkey” S. Hill
Mary Ruth Gilliland, age 70 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the La Plata Nursing Home. Born March 29, 1942 in La Plata, Missouri, she was the daughter of Samuel Kenneth and Ollie Elizabeth (Lene) Buck. On June 5, 1965 in La Plata she married Herbert H. Gilliland who survives. Also surviving are two brothers and sisters-inlaw, George and Martha Buck of Mason City, Illinois and Larry and Thelma Buck of South Wilmington, Illinois; six nieces and nephews, eleven great nieces and nephews, eight great-great nieces and nephews; and two very special friends, Carolyn and Amanda Summers. Preceding her in death were her parents. Mary Ruth lived most all of her life in La Plata. She was a graduate of La Plata High School and was a dedicated childcare provider for many years. Mary Ruth was a member of the La Plata Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the La Plata Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor David Gottman. Burial will be in the La Plata Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Buck, Robert Buck, William Summers, Howard Magers, Kayne Buck, Keegan Buck, Houston Buck, and Hunter Buck. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the church with the family receiving friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Services are under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri. Memorials in memory of Mary Ruth Gilliland may be made to the La Plata Baptist Church. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, Missouri 63549.
Terrell “Turkey” S. Hill, age 61 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Born December 19, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Horace H. and Betty R. (Dorman) Hill. On December 19, 2010 in Orleans, Iowa, he married Karmen Underwood who survives. Also surviving are three sons and daughtersin-law, Travis and Geovana Hill of Elgin, Texas, Daniel and Michelle Hill of Raymore, Missouri, and Jeff and Annabell Hill of Hutto, Texas; one daughter, Tiffany Hill of St. Joseph, Missouri; one step daughter, Kimberly Mendenhall and husband Ray of Kirksville, Missouri; one brother, Dr. Tom Hill and wife Betty of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; Thirteen grandchildren, Giulia, Gabriel, Mosiah, Noah, Mikinzi, Rian, Aidan, Kami, Nadia, Haisley, Ambrose, Dalton and Kayla; one aunt, Mabel Hill of Novinger, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Samantha Hill of Novinger, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents; one infant daughter, Stephanie; one brother, Roger Hill; one sister, Karen Drews; and three other siblings in infancy. Terrell lived most all of his life in Macon and Adair Counties. He was a 1968 graduate of La Plata High School and attended Truman State University. He was employed at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville from 1984 to 2003. Terrell worked in maintenance and enjoyed driving the bus at the care center. He also enjoyed selling produce, especially tomatoes, and loved taking his grandchildren hunting. He was a member of the Meadow Brook Christian Church in Kirksville, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Officiating was the Reverend Richard Lawrence. Burial was in the La Plata Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Schreckhise, Dennis Schreckhise, Henry Johnson, Clifford Rogers, Ray Mendenhall, and Dalton Mendenhall.
ATLANTA CLASS OF 1967
LA PLATA FFA
The Atlanta High School class of 1967 met at the Comfort Inn in Macon on Saturday evening, August 24, 2012, for their 45th reunion. Pictured above are the graduates and former classmates. Front Row: David Petre, Ron Deskin, Frank Bush, David Browning, Bob Baker, Cosson Ross and Richard Coram. Back Row: Sara Deskin Gunnels, Martha Ford Hawkins, Linda Blaise Wilson, Linda Barker Long, Shirley Phillips Detweiler, Debbie Wisdom Holmes and Sandra Anspach Roberts. On Sunday morning the group had breakfast at a local restaurant and enjoyed the afternoon and Long Branch Lake.
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Elmer Elmer Baptist Church 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Wed. night services Pastor Zach Vicars Elmer Christian Church Brother David Mason 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service
Millard New Hope Methodist Reformed Church Rev. Jim Maxey 9:15 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 2nd Wed. at 6:30 pm Illinois Bend Community Church Pastor John Davison 332-7779, Highway 3 8:00 am Sun. Breakfast 8:30 am Sunday Worship
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La Plata FFA held their Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday evening, August 16th at the new Ag Building on the high school grounds. Jessy Reuterdahl, Ag teacher gave a welcome speech as well as Dr. Noah, La Plata Superintendent. The event ended with a tour of the building and refreshments.
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
WALKING THE BABY
Blonde But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
Over the weekend I spent alot of time with family as we attended the Circus on Friday evening sponsored by the La Plata Promotional Committee! We had a great time. Some of the looks on Quinci Jo’s face were priceless. It was her first, but I promise not her last! On Saturday we headed to Brashear for my uncle’s 80th Birthday Party. It was a success. We had a fish fry and a carry-in, so much food the outside of my body hurt as well as the inside!! WoW, my family can COOK!! Eighty years! Well I hope I make it, but not counting on it. The way I ride a 4-wheeler and play poker, I’m liable to wreck and kill myself or get shot under the card table first. Oh I know they don’t carry guns to the poker games anymore like they used to, well I hope they don’t anyway. Hmmm, maybe I should start checking into that, I bluff alot!! Anywho, I saw alot of family I haven’t placed my eyes on for awhile and some I haven’t seen that live in town, grief, where does the time go that we don’t even have enough time to spend with our family that only live a few blocks away. We need to slow down and smell the flowers, or at least sniff out Aunt Mary’s cookin’ and go visit her more!! Some of my cousins were in town for the birthday party, you know, the one’s I only see when hunting season comes around. You would think that if they came all this way to shoot a deer, they could at least stop by and say hey, want to feed me some dinner or something. Good Grief! Oh well, its great to have seen them over the weekend. Cleaned out the storage unit and moved everything to the garage. My kids think I hoard things, but if my brother would come and get his stuff I wouldn’t have so much, besides that I have Sammie Jo’s Christmas
JEFFCOAT Tree, about 6 boxes of my moms precious dishes and pictures, my father’s medals, photos of the war and personal items, I really don’t have much of my own stuff in there. Well I did find my old Letter Jacket, that was a hoot and a holler to see in a box. My kids had a good laugh at that. HaHa! Kids!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh!!!!!!! Got several things done and put away, forgot what it was like to clean out a garage per say, lot of boxes to go through and then you start finding old pictures, trinkets and saying to the kids “look at these” or “I remember this” and of course they don’t care. So what do I do? Just do it some more! hehe Those silly kids think I’m boring, but I have news for them. No way is this Memaw boring. I can keep up with them, well not physically, but mentally, any day of the week. I still got some gusto and they will be dragging tail before the end of the day keeping up with me and my wit. My mind is a gear, always thinking about something. Mostly nothing important, but still figuring out how to make a million. Evidently the lottery doesn’t work. We are charging batteries and getting our pencils sharpened for the Soybean Festival. We will be out there covering events as fast as we can and the paper will be full of fun and bright pictures in the September 5th issue. Looking forward to seeing old friends, making new friends and spending some time with the community. Hope to see you there. Keep It Kool, Bec
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Tuesday, August 28 Ham w/pineapple, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread, gingerbread with topping and milk.
Wednesday, August 29 Swiss steak, wax beans, corn salad, bread, pears and milk.
Thursday, August 30 Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, hot rolls, peaches and milk.
Friday, August 31 Tuna casserole, lettuce salad, fruit, French bread, brownie and milk.
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Driving through town last week I spotted this gorgeous little girl pushing her baby doll on an errand with grandma in downtown La Plata. Logann Hall and her grandma, Donna Hall enjoyed the nice weather on Friday and took a walk downtown to enjoy the sun.
The 13th Hawkins-Ross Family Reunion The 13th Hawkins-Ross Family Reunion was held Saturday, August 4, 2012, in La Plata, Missouri, at the Silver Rails Event Center with a cooler temperature of high 80s and a rain shower. Missouri has experienced many days/weeks of high 90s to 108 degree temperatures and severe drought. There were 45 attending. Aaron Hawkins, son of Keith Hawkins, was the instigator of this reunion and shared hosting with Janis (Hawkins) Mitten, Judy (Hawkins) Ross, and Beth (Hawkins) Mason. Coffee and doughnuts were provided before lunch. Lunch was catered by Chris Vestal. Before lunch, families introduced themselves and told where they live, number of children and grandchildren, etc. Reverend Robert Agee (son of Wayne and Donna (Hawkins) Agee) asked the blessing. In this age of technology, DVDs of family members and previous family reunions were shown on
a large TV screen and two computer screens. These picture DVDs were created by Jerald Mason. Recorded piano background music was provided by Janis Mitten. A large genealogy poster was created and displayed by Aaron Hawkins, as well as a Hawkins-Ross genealogy book about eight family names: Hawkins, Wolf, Ross, Wilkins, Richardson, Bentley, Syler and Bachtel. Aaron also provided Civil War newspaper articles of family ancestors and a book sent to him from a town in Germany where the Wilkins name was prominent. Denise (Van Hara) Watson provided Ross genealogy records and many Ross family pictures – how wonderful it was to see those pictures. A short meeting was led by Janis Mitten reading previous reunion minutes. It was suggested we plan future reunions to stay in touch, but no specific plans were made. Also present were five
32nd Annual BelfieldEasley Reunion The 32nd annual Belfield-Easley reunion was held Sunday, August 12th at the American Legion Building in La Plata. Present were Bobby and Verna Buck, Mike Buck, Nancy and Gary Belfield, Merlin and Annabelle Easley, Angie Easley, Charlotte Lumley, Birney Belfield, W.R. Buck, Chad, Amanda, Claire and Morgan Belfield and tom and Carla Easley all of La Plata; Sue Wynne of Bevier, Jan Miller of Macon, Leroy and Sandy Easley of Novelty, Warren Easley, Eddie Buck, Bobbi and Adrienne Hamlin, Wesley Buck, Alisha Hudson and Max, all of Kirksville; Donna Shelton of Edgerton, Kansas, Barb Englehard of Marceline and Shirley Dobbs of Hurdland. The day started by gathering around at 5:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Merlin Easley gave the blessing and all enjoyed a delicious carry in meal.
A short business meeting was held presided over by Nancy Belfield. Oldest present was Bobby Buck, 85 and youngest present was Morgan Belfield, 19 months. Traveling the farthest was Donna Magers Shelton of Kansas. One death was reported, which was Vera Easley Helton. Sue Wynne reported a new grandson, Tyson David Blaine Campbell. Longest married were Bobby and Verna Buck, 61 years. Several enjoyed photo albums that Gary Belfield brought of Gifford area residents that had been taken by Basil Soupas. Jeff and Tiffany Easley and Nancy McKinsey stopped by to say hello . Meeting will be same time and place next year. If you have any complaints or suggestions contact Verna Buck at 660.332.4957 or Nancy Belfield at 332.4224. Next years date is August 11, 2013.
family members of Ruth (Harold) Hawkins: Ruby Kuhler (sister), J. P. Richardson (brother), John and Sandy Hawkins (Ruby’s daughter and son-in-law), and Connie Hestand (Ruby’s daughter). Those attending were: Steve Mason, Rolla, MO; Keith and JoAnn Hawkins, Seattle, WA; Aaron Hawkins and Kathleen Weitz, Washington, DC; Richard, Gina, Ethan and Lauren Mitten, Lincoln, NE; Jerry and Beth Mason, Rocheport, MO; Jim and Marge Hawkins, Anderson, CA; Jeff Hawkins, San Diego, CA; Carolyn and Mick Hawkins, Marceline, MO; Rev. Robert and Teresa Agee, Neodesha, KS; Wayne and Donna Agee, Neodesha, KS; Ruby
Kuhler, Brunswick, MO; John and Sandy Hawkins, Goldsboro, NC; J.P. Richardson, Brunswick, MO; Connie Hestand, Springfield, MO; Vonda and Phillip Bender, Clarence, MO; Renee Herron, La Plata, MO; Tanner Herron, La Plata, MO; Taylor Herron, La Plata, MO; Tara Mitchell, Hallsville, MO; Judy Ross, La Plata, MO; Ronda and Steve Van Hara, La Plata, MO; Niyah Wright, Kansas City, MO; Denise and Braden Watson, Kansas City, MO; Glen (Sonny) and Janel Hawkins, Valley Center, KS; Janis and Tom Mitten, La Plata, MO; Robin Hawkins and Ju Young Kim, Chicago, IL; Bailey Mitchell, Hallsville, MO, and Ruth Hawkins, oldest living
FAITH
Pastor’s Corner If we invite Jesus in, then we must want him in our lives. If we want him in our lives than we must want him to be comfortable. If we want to be comfortable then we allow him to throw out anything that makes him uncomfortable. That means we allow Jesus to get rid of the sin that is in our lives, even the sin that is comfortable to us like a favorite chair or couch. If we allow Jesus to throw out those sins then we must be ready for him to replace those sins with something else. Just like we replace a piece of old furniture with a new one or when we replace a loaf for bread that has gone bad with a new, fresh loaf of bread. Those sins that Jesus wants to get rid of for us are behaviors that are not healthy for us. They are ways of living that do not lead to eternal life but lead instead to death or separation from God. Jesus will replace these with ways of living or behaviors that are pleasing to God, that lead to eternal life for us. If we allow Jesus to remain in us, then he will be active in our lives and
PASTOR THOMAS will help us to live in a way that is pleasing to God and that will help us to be perfected in God’s love. This means that we love others perfectly, without any response on their part. Our love for others is not dependant on them. We love them in the same away Jesus loves us. Jesus loves us no matter what we do or say. That does not mean we always love or even like or approve of their actions or words. It means that we love them despite these things. Wouldn’t that make this world a better place to live. Pastor Denzil Thomas Atlanta, Mt. Zion, and La Plata United Methodist Churches
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COMMUNITY NEWS Former Queen Soyas To Be Honored At 60th Reunion The first pageant was held in 1953 when an estimated crowd of 2,000 was present when Toby Baldwin Johnson was crowned as the first Queen Soya. The pageant has been held each year since that time under the direction of several individuals and organizations. Don White, who was one of the initial organizers of the first Labor Day Celebration in 1953, and Lois Bragg served as the coordinators of the event for several years as well as several of the Beta Sigma Phi Chapters. During some of the earlier years, it wasn’t unusual for over 40 contestants to compete for the title of Queen Soya with many young ladies from surrounding communities. In later years, the pageant was limited to only young ladies attending the La Plata R-II School District. Karen Mossbarger Bragg, (1965) and Stacey Bragg Ross, (1987), were the first Mother/Daughters crowned. Donna Fredman Thompson (1973) and her daughter Andrea Thompson (1994) were the only other Mother/Daughters crowned. There is one Grandmother/Granddaughter combo: Joyce Williams Hall (1957) is the Grandmother of Stephanie Hettinger Jurado (1998). There have been two sets of sisters crowned Queen Soya. The first being Mariah Robinson Lock (2000) and her sister Jordan Robinson (2006) and Cassie Kimmel (2009) crowned her sister Morgan Kimmel (2010). Phyllis Bragg Belt (1955) is an aunt to Allison Belt Rowland (1981) and the sister-in-law of Lois Pinson Bragg (1968). Shirley Wares Mach (1954) is a cousin to Pam Wares (1969). Karen Mossbarger Bragg (1965)is an aunt to Amy Bragg Grahlen (1993) and Stacey Bragg Ross (1987) is Amy’s cousin. Sue Moots Lindley (1961) is an aunt to Gracie Hensen (2008) and Janet Lock Sager (1966) is an aunt to Mariah Robinson Lock (2000). Annie McGee Clevenger (1991) crowned her sister-in-law, Katy Clevenger Sawyer (1992). This makes the third Former Queen Soya Reunion with the others being held at 25 years in 1977 and at 40 years in 1992. The first Queen Soya, Toby Baldwin Johnson, is the only one of the fifty-nine ladies to have passed away. Toby was so looking forward to the 60th reunion and was the first one to respond to the mailing last October. After a brief battle with cancer, she passed away on January 17th, 2012. During the first twenty-two years of the pageants, the Queen Soya crowns
Front row l-r: Jeana Noel, Nancy McKenzie-Adams, Alex Carmack, Molly West, Second row l-r: Tiffany Easley, Katie Mills, Molly Safely, Alexis Allen.
were made of cardboard covered with gold spray paint and soybeans. Cheryl Tietsort Poore, 1976 Queen Soya was the first queen to be crowned with a rhinestone tiara. There are fifty of the fifty-nine former Queen Soyas planning to attend all or a portion of the 60th reunion. They are: Shirley Wares Mach 1954; Phyllis Bragg Belt 1955; Evelyn Shaffer Bunch 1956; Joyce Williams Hall 1957; Janet Beecher Turner 1958; Carol Biggs Pemberton 1959; Sandra Hays Papendick 1960; Sue Moots Lindley 1961; Donnie Joyce Wood Parrish 1963; Diana Bogeart Reynolds 1964; Karen Mossbarger Bragg 1965; Janet Lock Sager 1966; Barbara Powell 1967; Lois Pinson Bragg 1968; Pamela Wares 1969; Paula McClanahan Thompson 1970; Cathy Jones Cochran 1971; Tammy Addis Ward 1972; Donna Fredman Thompson 1973; Debbie Fuller Wolf 1975; Cheryl Tietsort Poore 1976; Lori Hinkle Christenson 1978; Ann Harrison Davis 1980; Allison Belt Rowland 1981; Vicki Richardson Benson 1982;
Betsy Wait Maxey 1983; Lisa Gonnerman Hawkins 1985; Lori Sees Pinkston 1986; Stacey Bragg Ross 1987; Kristin Moore 1988; Audra Davison Jackson 1990; Annie McGee Clevenger 1991; Katy Clevenger Sawyer 1992; Andrea Thompson Hatfield 1994; Dana Deskin Nelson 1995; Kathy Love Fuller 1996; Dayne Westbrook 1997; Stephanie Hettinger Jurado 1998; Kristina Bunch Wolf 1999; Mariah Robinson Lock 2000; Rachel Lovingier O’Brien 2001; Jessica List Profitt 2002; Erica Falls Baker 2003; Mindy Cardwell Flickinger 2005; Jordan Robinson 2006; Karah Naughton 2007; Gracie Hensen 2008; Cassie Kimmel 2009; Morgan Kimmel 2010; and Elizabeth Janes 2011. Former Queen Soyas that have sent their regrets in not being able to attend are: Judy Chaney Lackey Meeker 1962; Pam Sewell Coon 1974; Judy Douglas Davis Turner 1977; Jennie Gregory Knighton 1989; Amy Bragg Grahlen 1993; and Barbara Cripe Forsythe 2004. Pam Turner Fry was 1979 and Tracey
Marten Denslow was 1984. The former Queen Soyas will be introduced on the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening, September 1st,, 2012. Prior to the 60th Annual Pageant they will also be riding in convertibles in the parade at noon on Labor Day, Monday, September 3rd, 2012. Convertibles are still needed for the parade and anyone that has one and would be willing to provide transportation for one of these ladies is asked to please contact Lois Bragg at 660-3412221. Many of these ladies are traveling long distances from out of state – Arkansas, Montana, California, Iowa, Tennessee, and Michigan as well as various areas throughout the state of Missouri – so please plan to attend this event and give them a warm welcome! In case of inclement weather the event will be held at the La Plata High School Gym.
GOOD THINKING
Going To The Dogs Every country has its wise sayings. Someone recently commented on the state of our nation: “We’re in sad shape; seems like we’re going to the dogs.� Which reminded me of some other wise sayings regarding dogs: A barking dog never bites�; “A dog is man’s best friend�; “Every dog has his day�; “He who lies down with dogs rises up with fleas�; “Let sleeping dogs lie�;“Love me, love my dog�; “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks�; “The tail doesn’t wag the dog�; “The dog days of August�. Even the Bible is filled with sayings about dogs: Psalm 22:16 --- “The dogs are all around me, a crowd of evildoers encircle me; they have pierced my hands and feet.� In this instance, “dogs� refer to the Gentile peoples, or to anyone who is not Jewish. Matthew, in his Gospel, has these words: “Don’t give to dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine.� God is instructing His people to live lives of holiness and righteousness; Many people do not know, and do not want to know, what living in a “right� relation with God is all about. Some are at war against all that is right and good and holy in life; they trample holiness in C Y
the mud and mire of life, and sling mud at anyone who tries to live a righteous life. In Mark’s Gospel (7:27-28) we find this story: Jesus has gone to another place to get away from the crowds, and to get some R & R. Jesus cannot hide from those who are seriously seeking Him. A Greek women, one of those Gentile “dogs�, finds Jesus and begs him to heal her daughter. Jesus’ reply sounds strange to us: “it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.� Perhaps Jesus is merely expressing the prejudice common in his day. Perhaps Jesus sees that his primary mission is to the Jews first, and secondly to the Gentiles. Yet, instead of taking offense, the woman persists: “That’s true, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from the children’s table.� Jesus responds to her persistence, and her faith; He heals her daughter. We live in a dog-eatdog world. At times, we feel that this world is going to the dogs. The forces of Darkness and Evil have brought our standards of living to an all-time low. Selfishness and greed, envy and immorality appear to be winning. We live in a world where corruption and pollution triumph. Instead of trying to work M K
things out, people resort to violence to settle their differences. Hatred and bitterness have replaced love. The Good News is that Jesus Christ can, and will, heal our illnesses, solve our situation, and make life worth the living! Jesus Christ, through His death and resurrection, has conquored the forces of Sin and Evil and Death! We, however, must show persistence! We must be persistent in seeking Jesus, persist until we find Him. We must be per-
sistent in seeking his help and His healing, for our lives and for the lives of those around us. God is persistent! God actively comes and looks for those who have lost their sense of direction in life, those who have taken a wrong turn and have wandered away from God. God persists in loving us “dogs�; in fact, God loved us so much that He sacrificed His only Son on the Cross! God reminds us: “I am with you always; I will never leave you nor for-
sake you!� dogs�, Jesus Christ can “teach us old dogs new tricks�; He is able to teach us how to live a Heavenly
life here on this earth --- IF we’re willing to learn! Dr. Don Kuehle United Methodist, Retired
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Friday, August 31st 6:00 ~ Carnival Opens (Wrist Bands 6-10pm) 6:00 ~ Opening Ceremonies On Stage 6:00 ~ Beer Garden Opens 6:15 ~ Sqaure Dance Called (Ronnie McHenry)
Saturday, September 1st All Day ~ Amusement Attractions Carnival (Wrist Bands 1-5 & 6-10) All Day ~ Vendors In The Park 7:30 ~ Registration on Stage for Run Through The Jungle 8:15 ~ Tot Trot 9:00 ~ Run Through The Jungle 9:00-3:00 ~ Crafts for Kids (Shelter House) 10:00 ~ Pie Baking Contest Noon ~ Beer Tent Opens 12:30 ~ Stage Entertainment (Derrick Gunnels) 1:30 ~ Stage Entertainment (Elizabeth Moots) 2:00 ~ Stage Entertainment (Polly Matteson) 2:00 ~ Washer Tournament (Smitty’s Tavern) 4:30 ~ Chicken Q 5:00 ~ LHS Drama Club 6:00 ~ Little Mr. & Ms. La Plata (Sponsored by Home Press) 7:00 ~ Former Queen Soya’s a ,QWURGXFWLRQ RI /3& 2I¿FHUV 8:00 ~ Musical Entertainment 8:30 ~ Queen Soya Contest 10:00 ~ DJ in Beer Tent
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Sunday, September 2nd All Day ~ Vendors In The Park 11:00 ~ Church in the Park 1:00 ~ Amusement Attractions Carnival (Wrist Bands 1-5) 1:30 ~ Truck/Tractor Pull 9:00 ~ Teen Dance
Monday, September 3rd All Day ~ Vendors In The Park All Day ~ Amusement Attractions Carnival (Wrist Bands 1-5) 7:00 ~ Biscuits & Gravy In The Park (Presbyterian Church) 8:30 ~ Baby Show Registration ($1.00 Registration Fee) 9:00 ~ Baby Show (Sponsored by C&R Market) 10:00 ~ Parade Registration (Fire Station) 11:45 ~ Parade Line-Up 12:00 ~ Parade Parade Awards After Parade (On Stage) 1:00 ~ Car Show (No Judging/Awards) 1:00 ~ Stage Entertainment 1:00 ~ Bingo (Nathan Biswell) 3:00 ~ Greased Pig 5:00 ~ 50/50 Drawing/Closing Ceremonies
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Macon County Officials Welcome You To The Soybean Festival....
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CELEBRATIONS 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
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CARYLE AND PHYLLIS CARTER Caryle and Phyllis Carter of rural La Plata recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family. The couple was married in Cheyenne, Wyoming on August 7, 1952. For a few years their first home was the “Niehieser” place just west of their present home southeast of La Plata in Macon County on Clover Ridge Angus Farm. Phyllis met Caryle when she carried water on horseback to the men working in the fields. In the early years they had chickens, hogs, dairy cows and sheep, along with registered Angus cattle. They raised corn, soybeans, and wheat and clover hay for crops. Caryle spent his “free time” scything roadsides to make them look neat. Times have changed; the trac-
tors and combines are bigger but the Angus cattle, crops and mowed roadsides are still part of the farming operation. Their children include Cathy Baker of Atlanta and Mike and Daryl Carter of La Plata. Grandchildren are Sharon Pennington, Daron Baker, and Aaron Baker of Atlanta; Jason Carter, Evan Carter and Jesse Carter of La Plata. Great grandchildren are Christina and Ashlea Pennington, Aislynn and Owen Baker and Bella and Brody Baker, all of Atlanta. Caryle and Phyllis are still actively farming. Caryle spends time on the fourwheeler checking cattle and Phyllis prepares lunch for the men. Both still enjoy life on the farm.
Emmett Wade Kirkpatrick Kim Sizemore and Tyson Kirkpatrick of La Plata, Missouri are the parents of a son born on Friday (August 10, 2012) at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. The baby weighed 9 pounds and was 20 inches in length. He has been named Emmett Wade. He joins one brother, Keyton Sizemore, age 6. Grandparents are Tresa Sizemore of Kirksville, Missouri, Jim Sizemore of La Plata, Missouri, Cathy Easley of La Plata, Missouri and Ron Kirkpatrick
BETH HAMILTON AND WILLIAM LUCAS CARDWELL Bryan and Rhonda Waddle of La Plata, MO and Kevin Hamilton of Moberly, MO announce the engagement of their daughter, Teri Beth Hamilton, to William Lucas Cardwell, son of Mark and Rhonda Cardwell of Edina, MO, and Kathy Groseclose of Hermann, MO. The future bride graduated from La Plata High School in 2004 and Truman State University in 2009, receiving a
Jayden Words From Eugene Principal Safley Wills Marcus Eugene Wills and Kristina Marie Rocha are the proud parents of a son born August 10, 2012 at an Overland Park, Kansas Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs and 4 oz and was 19 inches long. He has been named Jayden Eugene. His grandparents are David Rocha, Kansas City, Kansas and Chris and Jennifer Byers, Kansas City, Missouri; greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Luttrell, Kansas City, Kansas and Karl and Roberta Byers of Atlanta, Missouri. Stacey Rocha is Jayden’s very proud aunt.
City of La Plata Notice Public Hearing A public hearing will be held at 5:00 p.m. August 24, 2012 at the La Plata City Chambers at which citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the City of La Plata, a political subdivision. The tax rates shall be set to produce the revenues that the budget for the fiscal year beginning July1, 2012 shows to be required from the property tax. Each tax rate is determined by dividing the amount of revenue multiplied by 100 so the tax rate will be expressed in cents per $100 valuation. The rates are subject to state approval. Assessed Valuation (by categories)
Prior Tax Year 2011
Real Estate Personal Property State & Local Assessed
$6,426,210 $2,144,725 $903,576 $9,474,511
Current Tax Year 2012 $6,390,753 $2,144,351 $916,277 $9,451,381
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Amount of Property Tax Revenues
Property Tax Rates for 2012 (per $100)
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Bachelor’s of Science degree. She is employed at A.T. Still University. The future groom graduated from Knox County High School in 2007, and attended Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is employed with Cardwell Lumber Inc. A September 2012 wedding is planned and the couple lives in La Plata.
Welcome to La Plata R-II School District, home of the Bulldogs. Our mission is to “Educate, Equip, and Empower Students”. At La Plata R–II, we take great pride in providing a professional environment for all students and staff members. Students have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of programs and extracurricular activities. The district’s hope is that our students, families, and entire community will share in the pride that we feel for our school. Communication is one of the keys to success and with the start of a new school year there are changes to get acclimated with. As mentioned in my previous article La Plata JR/HS will implement an intervention period for students that are struggling academically and need extra support. This will be a period of 20 minutes in length where students will be able to be with their teacher to get extra support. Another program that will be implemented this year will be a ZAP Program. ZAP stands for zeros are not permitted. Students not turning in assignments or projects on the due date assigned by the instructor will report
to the Zap room during the twenty minutes as well. The students will have an opportunity to complete their assignments during this time. When students complete the assignment they will be able to leave the room and receive a maximum of 70% for the work finished. Assignments not finished in one week will result in mandatory detentions until the assignment s are completed. The reason the Zap program will be implemented is to impress upon students the importance of assignments. It is a tool used by the instructors to measure what the students have learned or need extra support. Please remember that if you have a question or concern, I am available to assist in any way possible. It is important to remember that the entire staff at La Plata R-II School District is available to assist students in a variety of ways. Parents/Guardians and patrons are always welcome to visit the school at any time. Please check in the school by stopping by the office. For your convenience the high school’s phone number is 660-332-7001. The districts website is laplata. k12.mo.us.
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COMMUNITY NEWS by Pam Burris
Dean and Pam Burris visited with Bobby and Verna Buck Friday afternoon at the La Plata Nursing Home and saw Jason Lene and children there visiting several residents. Elmer Baptist Church had 21 in attendance for Sunday school on August 19, 2012 and 22 for worship service. Pastor Zach and Amy Vicars were back from vacation. Pastor Zach spoke from
Ephesians 6:1-4; part 1 of two sermons on “Your Kids, Your Boss and Your Lord.� Mission study was held Sunday afternoon and the lesson was “Career Change� and those present Alvina Howe; Donald Crosby; Pastor Zach Vicars and Dean and Pam Burris. Elmer Reunion will be Saturday, September 15, 2012.
by Sharron Burns
Our weather has gotten better the last few days with temperatures in the 80-90’s. Cooler at night. Still no rain. Many farmers are feeding hay and or green chopped corn. Most flowers are thru blooming. However my Rose of Sharon is still blooming and it is providing the hummingbirds with food. Reports of a spotting of a black panther northeast of Elmer, as seen by a woman just walking for exercise. Rich and Sharron Burns attended the Northeast Missouri Auto Club meeting held Saturday night at Peters Lake near Edina. Many drove their restored cars and all enjoyed a picnic. Mary and Roger Jarman, Roger Jay and Jeremy Jarman were Saturday guests of Lana and Mike Daniels. They celebrated Roger Jay and Jeremy’s birthdays and a belated Father’s Day for Roger. Richard Burns visited Raymond Buck this past week. Nathaniel Iman delivered the Sunday message at Gifford Christian Church. Attending were
Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Richard and Sharron Burns, Kim and Leighton Shoop, Marty Vance, Chad, Amanda, Claire and Morgan Belfield, Buddy and Donna Seibold. We extend our sympathy to the family of Mary Ruth Buck Gilliland at her passing. Mary Ruth and your correspondent were L Plata High School 1961 graduates. Richard and Sharron Burns visited Lana and Mike Daniels Sunday. Chad, Amanda, Claire and Morgan Belfield visited Amanda’s sister, Molly, Aaron, Eian, and Audrey Becker, of Webster City, Iowa, this past week. MaKenzie Beautte and Sharron Burns worked on 4-H secretary’s book at the La Plata Wednesday afternoon. Merlin and Annabelle Easley, Gary and Nancy Belfield, Rich and Sharron Burns attended the Macon Electric Cooperative meeting held at Macon Fairgrounds Tuesday evening. They enjoyed hearing the Redheads entertainment group.
by Marsha Hammons
Sheridan Howe visited Marsha Hammons Friday afternoon. Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson met family member for lunch in Columbia Saturday. Basil and Marsha Hammons and Dolores Harpster had Saturday lunch at Opie’s new location in Kirksville. Eugene and Nancy Graham, Karma Thurman, Cheryl Dye, and Sharon
Stamp attended the 60th wedding anniversary of Howard and Jean Dye in Raymorelast Saturday. Howard Dye and Jean Kirk were married August 10, 1952 at the Callao United Methodist Church. Eugene and Nancy Graham visited Judy Roberts last Thursday. She recently underwent heart by-pass surgery and is recovering nicely.
American Legion Meeting The American Legion Post #282 will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the legion building.
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Janet and Sonny Hawkins of Valley Center, Kansas visited family and friends the first part of August in La Plata. They attended the Hawkins Reunion held at Silver Rails on August 3rd hosted by Judy Ross and Janice Mitten and cousins. Monday August 6th girls from La Plata Class of 1960 enjoyed lunch at a Kirksville restaurant. Attending were Janet Hawkins of Valley Center, Kansas, Pearl McMann of Millard, Judy Ayers of Kirksville and Lodena Biggs and Doris Moore both of La Plata. Robert Muncy of Sun Tan Valley, Arizona and Virgil Muncy of Macon were Friday, August 10th afternoon visitors of Bobby and Verna Buck at the La Plata Nursing Home. D.C. Trowbridge and Jerry Thomas were Wednesday afternoon visitors. Richard Buck of Kirksville was a visitors on Saturday. Other visitors have been W.R. and Barbara Buck, Nancy and Eva, Bobbi Hamlin and Adrienne, Eddie Buck of Kirksville, Barb Englehard of Marceline and Mike Buck. Morgan and Doris Thomas of New Cambria visited Tuesday the 14th with Bobby Buck at La Plata Nursing Home. Howard Magers of Springfield, Illinois visited Mary Ruth and Herbie Gilliland at La Plata Nursing Home on Thursday evening. Ronnie Brown of Linwood, Kansas visited last weekend with Peggy and Jerry Thomas and Loren Pippin. Pam and Dean Burris of Elmer and Jason Lene and children visited Bobby and Verna Buck Friday afternoon at La Plata Nursing Home. Jason also visited Marteena Gunnels and the Gillilands. Red Roberts, Jack and Doris Settle, Kenny Shaffer, Linda Ward, Tom Ruttinger, Carl Campbell, Dean and Barbara Green played music Thursday evening at La Plata Nursing Home. Glen and Sherry Pippin, Jimmy Over-
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Atalpal Club The Atalpal Club met Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Grandma’s for lunch. Present were Iris Chaney, Peggy Thomas, Ellen Wood, Verna Buck and Maxine Lock. After a delicious lunch Iris Chaney presided over a short business meeting. A verbal “thank you� was received from Peggy Thomas. Ella Clem was on the sick list. All enjoyed visiting and a short program. Ellen presented each with a treat. Morgan Fitzpatrick was a guest. Iris Chaney will be hostess in September and roll call will be your favorite teacher. Macon County Federated Republican Women’s Club Macon County Federated Republican Women’s Club met at noon August 9, 2012 at the Apple Basket restaurant. Jane Thompson, president, opened the meeting with a welcome to the members and guests. Sue Williams gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting started off with announcements concerning upcoming events. Congressman Sam Graves (R-Tarkio)will be the honored guest at the grand opening of Republican headquarters at 3:30 on August 15. The address is 1607 Gary Street (right behind Red Cross Pharmacy); public is welcome. Further announcements included the Central Committee reorganization meeting at the courthouse on August 21 at 7pm. Aaron Baker ran thru a summary of the results of the Aug 7 primary followed by some thought provoking commentary. Kathy Austin, secretary gave the minutes of the July meeting and treasurer Rowena Young reported that the club has 46 paid memberships and 11 associate memberships. The next meeting will be Sept 13 at the Apple Basket restaurant; program yet to be determined Seibert Club Meets The Seibert Club of La Plata met Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Santa Fe Espresso in La Plata for their birthday party. Marsha Yahl was hostess for
the event and six members sat around the dining table in an alcove. The table was decorated with small vases of live flowers, and Hershey’s “Kisses� candies. President Marsha Yahl opened the meeting with devotions from “Chicken Soup For The Woman’s Soul�. The true story based on Proverbs 16:9 was titled “The Plan�. It was interesting that this incident took place in Kirksville, Missouri. Marsha led in prayer. The “Hostess with the Mostest� was won by Betty Cribb, who received hand sanitizer, a notepad and the book, “Chicken Soup For The Grandparents’ Soul�. Everyone contributed to the offering for the treasury. Marsha had 25 items in a tray. Everyone looked at the tiems for 30 seconds and then had to make a list of the items they observed. Leila Ward and Irene Osborn tied for the honors, but everyone won various prizes. While everyone visited, Red Velvet cake and ice cream were served, along with mixed nuts and various wrapped candies. Everyone was sent home with a vase of the fresh flowers from the center o the table. TOPS MO877 TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with 7 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Karen C. led our new song “Living With Our TOPS Food Plan.� Roll call was: “Did you lose weight and did you journal?� Best TOPS loser was Gail and runner-up was a tie between Ginger and Karen C. Best KOPS loser was Veva amd runner-up was Barbara G. Karen C. gave the program on “My Plata for Older Adult� with advice on choosing and thinking through your food needs concerning your age and health needs. Write everything down! Our weekly challenge is portion control. We closed with our “TOPS Goodnight Song� led by Karen C.
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street, Jana Russon, Carol Carlson, Duane and Jeanette Chrisman of Kirksville have also been recent guests . Loren Pippin and J.R. Tuggle spend Friday doing some home repairs for Stella Tuggle. Peggy and Jerry Thomas got moved into their new home last weekend with help of their children, including Carol and Raymond Ward of North Carolina and Jeff and Cindy Thomas of Purdin. Leland Collins, Alma Baker, Dora Lovingier, Verna Buck and Mary Slawson helped with Bingo at the La Plata Nursing Home on Friday. Dorene McNew kept a doctors appointment in Columbia and Wanda Sederwall was spending the weekend at the lake. Adrienne Hamlin visited Bobby Buck Wednesday as she was enroute to Columbia where she will be attending Columbia College this year. Other visitors have been Bobbi Hamlin and Mike Buck. Brad Buck underwent an emergency appendectomy August 16th at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Wayne and Donna Hawkins of Neodeshia, Kansas were luncheon guests of Lavon and Jackie Eitel Friday, August 10th in La Plata. They also visited Lenora Grear and were in town fro the Hawkins Reunion and also attended funeral services for his sister, Annabelle Miller. George and Martha Buck off Illinois and Howard Magers of Springfield, Illinois have been visiting Herb and Mary Ruth Gilliland. Mary Ruth passed away Saturday, August 18th at the La Plata Nursing Home where she had been transferred on Wednesday from Boone Hospital. Our sympathy to the family as she grew up in this area. Jr. and Virginia Perry and Josh visited Pearl Perry, Herbie Gilliland and Bobby and Verna Buck Saturday evening at La Plata Nursing Home.
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10A Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Home Press • North Edition • maconhomepress.com
SCHOOL NEWS
New Faces At Brashear High School Kyle Robuck
Emy Nott
Justine Bane
Kyle Robuck will be teaching K-12 Physical Education and Health at Brashear this year. He is a native of Cairo, Missouri and after high school received an AAS in Commercial Turf and Grounds Management and a B.S. in Education in Physical Education. Robuck will be coaching baseball, softball and high school boys basketball for the Tigers. He currently resides in Kirksville and enjoys outdoors,
Emy Nott comes to Brashear from the Quincy area and will be teaching 3rd grade at Brashear this year. She has a Bachelors from Illinois College in Elementary Education and is endorsed in Social Studies and language Arts. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, fishing, swimming, playing volleyball and spending time with friends and family, which include her parents and two brothers. She is cur-
Justine will be teaching Kindergarten this year at Brashear and is excited to learn and grow with the children. She will also be coaching the High School Girls Basketball team. She currently lives in La Plata with her parents, Roddy and Janice Bane and her siblings, Jeana and Cordel. She has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Hannibal LaGrange University. She enjoys playing basketball
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Candace Hettinger
Michelle Noble
Willard Colegrove
Candace is the new High School Secretary at Brashear this year and is no stranger to BHS, where she graduated. She has two daughters, Emma, age 3 and Aubree, age 1 and currently resides in Brashear. She enjoys being outside, taking pictures, spending time with her family and watching her daughters grow and learn new things.
Michelle Noble will be a Paraprofessional at Brashear this year driving from Novelty, where she resides. Michelle holds a BA in Education and is a native of Iowa. She enjoys working with others, cross stitching and cooking.
Willard Colegrove will be the new Environmental Services employee at Brashear. He currently resides in Kirksville with his wife, Elizabeth and their children, Abram and Allison. His hobbies include hunting, collecting, yard work, parades and eating breakfast with his friends. He is looking forward to the year and gives credit to George Moots and Mrs. Shipman for getting him started at BHS.
Brashear Marching Atlanta FFA Chosen For LTS: Tigers Band Camp The Brashear Marching Tigers held their band camp from August 6-9 at the Brashear School. Six 7th Grade rookies joined fourteen experienced marchers to learn (or remember) how to march, as well as to prepare this years Marching Tune - Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.� In addition, Brashear’s first-ever
Indoor Drumline and Indoor Colorguard began learning their routines. The Colorguard has nine members and seven students joined the drumline. The band is directed by Jared Shulse, while the colorguard is under the direction of Alicia Stewart. Meals were served three of the four nights at this camp.
Troop B Officers To Participate In Programs Over The Labor Day Weekend counting period for the Labor Day weekend will be from 6 p.m. Friday, August 31, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2012. Additionally, Troop B officers will be conducting a 20-Mile Trooper project on U.S. Highways 24, 36, and 63 on August 31, 2012, and September 3, 2012. During this program, troopers will be assigned to 20-mile intervals in an effort to step up traffic enforcement with a goal of reducing traffic crashes over the holiday weekend.
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces upcoming plans for Troop B officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and 20-Mile Trooper enforcement programs over the 2012 Labor Day weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. during the long holiday weekend. This means every available officer will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. The
Environmental Grant From National FFA Organization Nationwide grant program supports local chapter to engage in servicelearning project A local FFA chapter has developed a plan to tackle an environmental issue in the community, and now it’s FFA members have received a national grant to bring their ideas to life. The Atlanta FFA Chapter in Atlanta received a $1556.00 grant from the National FFA Organization’s Living to Serve: Environmental Grant program and will begin their yearlong environmental project when the school year resumes. The Living to Serve: Environmental Grants are provided through funding from CSX, as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The Atlanta project includes plans to increase their recycling project from collecting paper products to now include plastic bottles from the juice machine and at sporting events, purchase recycling containers for
classrooms and construct a recycling collection bin for the cafeteria. The items collected will be recycled by the Diversified Industries in Macon. The National FFA Organization makes grant funds available for FFA chapters to develop service-learning projects that impact environmental issues in their community. Chapters may apply for up to $2,000 to support yearlong service-learning projects focused on developing and implementing projects that address local environmental needs. The service-learning method challenged members to identify, research, develop and implement solutions to needs within their school or community. These projects illustrate the final line of the FFA motto (“Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve�) by encouraging FFA members to unite in service within their communities. The LTS: Environmental Grants take
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 The Home Press • North Edition • maconhomepress.com
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Loch Haven resident Clara Mahaffey celebrated her 100th birthday on August 17, 2012. Clara is a resident of Special Brook at Loch Haven Nursing Home. Her daughter Evelyn Brown provided cake, ice cream and punch for residents and staff members.
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EQUALHOUSING OPPORTUNITY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI
name of Alana Renee Meyers was changed to Alana Renee Wright.
/s/ Paul Parkinson #28980 218 N. Rollins, Ste 103 PO Box 596 Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5216 660-385-5541 fax paulparkinsonlaw@gmail.com Attorney for Petitioner
In Re: The Matter of: Meyers Name Change TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given that by Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Macon, Missouri, on the 6th day of August, 2012, the
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Trevor Don Newland and Candace L Newland, dated April 29, 2010, and recorded on April 30, 2010, Document No. B946-200, in Book No. 946, at Page 200 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Macon County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on September 4, 2012, at 1:30 PM, at the South Front Door of the Macon County Courthouse, Macon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: ALL OF LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) ENGLEWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF MACON, MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI, commonly known as 1302 Englewood Drive, Macon, MO, 63552 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the
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Dates of publication are August 15, 22 and 29, 2012.
debt and costs. James D. Smiser, Successor Trustee First Publication: August 8, 2012 For more information, visit www.southlaw.com <http://www.Southlaw.com> NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 141419 / Invoice No. 141419-570416). Date of publication are: August 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.
The Circus was in La Plata on Friday, August 17th with two shows located at the La Plata Sports Complex. Several children and adults attended the event and enjoyed the lions, jugglers, clowns and pony rides. The event was sponsored by the La Plata Promotional Committee.
Class of 1951 Meets The Class of 1951 met Thursday for lunch at the Red Rooster in La Plata. Present were Irma Lee Billings, Lenora Grear, Verna Buck, Cecil Taylor, Louise Gaughan of Atlanta and Howard and Lucy Eiffert of Columbia. The next meeting will be at 11:00 a.m. September 20th. Any classmate or friends are welcome to join us as it is dutch treat and just visiting.
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12A Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Home Press • North Edition • maconhomepress.com
LOCAL NEWS U.S. Rep. Sam Graves Visits Macon, Adair Counties Congressman Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) visited Macon and Adair counties on Wednesday, August 15th to help local Republicans celebrate the grand opening of their headquarters. The 2012 Macon County Republican headquarters will be at 1607 Gary Street in Macon, located in the former “First Impressions” salon just south of the Red Cross Pharmacy off of Briggs Drive. Graves, joined by several local Republican candidates and a large crowd of supporters celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting. Refreshments
were served while candidates visited with the attendees. Prior to the opening of the Republican Headquarters, Graves visited POET, just east of Macon for an “Ag Stop” meeting. The meeting was attend by 26 people, representing local farmers, POET Board members, local agribusiness representatives, Macon County Commissioner Jon Dwiggins, Macon County Economic Development Director Denise Bennett and others with strong interests in the continued success of Missouri’s agriculture and ethanol biorefineries.
“Congressman Graves is a strong friend, advocate and defender of many interests that directly affect the rural economy of Missouri and especially the Congressional District #6” states Steve Burnett, Poet’s General Manager, “We were indeed proud to be able to host the Congressman here at POET Biorefining – Macon for this “Ag Stop”. Graves is a lifelong resident of Tarkio, a small city on the Iowa – Nebraska border. He graduated from the University of Missouri, is a volunteer fireman and an Eagle Scout. Graves is also a 6th generation farmer. Graves received more that 80% of the vote in the August 7th primary for his re-election. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Small Business Committee. The congressman also serves on the Transportation Committee and is one of only a handful of farmers in Congress.
Congressman Sam Graves met with local farmers at the home of Bob and Andy Jackson in Adair County on Wednesday morning, August 15th. The group had a well rounded discussion and several were in favor of helping with the success of his upcoming November election campaign.
NEMO FAIR RESULTS
Congressman Sam Graves met with businessmen and employees at the POET Biorefining Plant in Macon on his “Ag Stop” campaign on Wednesday, August 15th. The meeting was attended by 26 people, representing local farmers, POET board members, local agri-business representatives, Macon Co Commissioner Jon Dwiggins, Macon Co DED Director Denise Bennett, and others with strong interests in the continued success of Missouri’s agriculture and ethanol industry. Congressman Graves is a strong friend, advocate, and defender of many interests that directly affect the rural economy of Missouri, and especially Congressional District #6.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Madison Taylor, the game leader for Oklahoma Indians 4H club, did well at the NEMO Fair. Her arts and crafts entry of a memory box won two blue ribbons and the arts and crafts trophy. It was also selected to go Sedalia to the Missouri State Fair. Her cookies in the International Foods project got two blue ribbons and were also selected to go to Sedalia. The cloth wreath in arts and crafts got two red ribbons. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Jason Taylor of Gibbs.
EAST FORK GUNS & COLLECTIBLES CO. We will sell the following at Public Auction from Estates, Collectibles & Individuals
August 23, 24, 25, 2012 THURSDAY August 23 ~ 9:00 am HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS including rugs, axes, beadwork & points (old & new). ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES including furniture & primitives. Warren Parker FRIDAY August 24 ~ 9:00 am WESTERN COLLECTIBLES will sell a complete including old bits & spurs, chaps, collection of antiques, & glass works, saddles, gambling & stockyard items, art and Bronzes and other cowboy memorabilia. ANTIQUE SPORTING GOODS including decoys, lures, traps & Winchester, Remington & Marbles advertising items. MILITARY including Nazi items, bayonets, swords, etc. SATURDAY August 25 ~ 9 am GUNS including pre 1898 & early cowboy lever action, Colt, Winchester & modern guns. ALL FFL RULES & REGULATIONS APPLY! Early Gun Consignments: Remington 580, 22 SLLR; Remington 12ga dbl barrel; Remington 710, 270; Remington 770LW 20ga; Stevens 62, 22LR; Win 62, 22ga; Win 1890 22 short; Win 94, 32cal; Win 70 SA 308; Win M-370 12ga; Win 1890 1/2 nickle WRF; Win 36 9mm shotgun; Win 76; Win 86; Win 73; Win Trinch gun; Win. 1903 22; Rohm RG24, 22LR; Taurus Judge 45 colt/410; Revelation 460, 12ga; Colt 45LC; Colt Special Army; Colt single action w/paperwork; Colt US Calvary BAC; S&W M-29, 44mag; S&W 1890 Lemon Squeezer 32; Savage Mod 10, 223; Marlin 60, 22LR; Marlin 925, 22LR; Marlin M-81 22; 1892 Marlin 32 cal. octagon barrel; TC Thunder Hawk 54; TC Renegade 43; Mosin Nagant 262x54R; Springfield M-1884 45-70; Springfield M1 Garand 30-06; Springfield M1 Grade; Llama Victoria 22; Edward Millerton 16ga; Heritage Rough Rider 22 LR/22 mag; H&R Bayslate 16ga; Richland Arms 200 12ga; Sears Roebuck Ted Williams M-200 12 ga; Sears Roebuck Ted Williams 3-T 22 SLLR; Iver Johnson Champion 410; Montgomery Ward Westernfield 22 SLLR; Stoeger 2000 12ga; Franchi 48AL 12ga; Franchi 22 auto; British 303 MKI 303; Double Star AR15 223; Unique French WWII 32 auto; Enfield 1875 45MP; Iver Johnson 50A 22 cal
Consignments Welcome Up To Sale Day. VIEW PICTURES & UPDATED LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.EASTFORKGUNS.COM Auction held at Lolli Bros Livestock Mkt. Inc. 704 Main St., Suite A, Macon, MO 63552 660-385-2516 • eastforkguns@cvalley.net
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Trista Smith, a first year member of the Oklahoma Indians 4H club entered many items at the NEMO Fair. Her cherry blossom painting, in the arts and crafts project received the arts and crafts 1st place trophy. It was also selected to go to the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Other arts and crafts projects included a cloth wreath, which got two blue ribbons, and a mosaic egg shell picture frame which got two blue ribbons. Her poultry entry of a chicken poster got two blue ribbons. She entered a male and female chicken in the poultry show and each received two blue ribbons. Her parents are Mike and Julie Smith of rural La Plata.
Tanner Smith, Oklahoma Indians 4H club treasurer, did well at the NEMO Fair. His geology box with his rock collection, qualified for the State Fair and got two blue ribbons. His poultry poster got two blue ribbons and was selected to be shown at the Missouri State Fair. The kneeling bag, in the rifle project got two blue ribbons, the poster entitled “parts of a bullet” got two blue ribbons, in woodworking he made a fishing pole holder which also got two blue ribbons. In poultry he entered one make and one female chicken which both got two blue ribbons. He is the son of Mike and Julie Smith of rural La Plata.
Sarah Larson, first year member of the Oklahoma Indians 4H Club entered projects in the NEMO Fair. She crocheted a pink purse which won two blue ribbons. Her blue and white dish rag won two red ribbons and the “horse cake”, in cake decorating won two red ribbons. Her parents are Blake and Tori Larson of rural La Plata.
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