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ABC Awards At La Plata Elementary

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La Plata, MO NEW AMERICAN LEGION POST COMMANDER

Clyde Burch was elected the new post commander for the American Legion Post 282 in La Plata. He is pictured with the retiring commander, George Ritenour.

LA PLATA LADIES GOLF TEAM HOSTS MEET by Coach Justin Johnson The La Plata Lady Bulldog Golf Team hosted a meet with Cairo and Schuyler County on Tuesday, September 25th. La Plata won the meet with a score of 265 with Cairo coming in second with a 305. Schuyler County had no team score. Makay Belt was the medalist for the event with a 52 followed by Nancy McKenzie-Adams with a 66.

The La Plata Elementary School presented awards during their monthly assembly. The ABC (A = Academic , B = Behavior , C = Character) awards went to: (left to right) front row: Taylor Vander Roest, Mya Bryant, Landen Knight and Amarra Nelson; back row: Cooper Noah, Owen Miller-Fast, Seraiden O’Haver and Lee Mack.

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DRIVE CAREFULLYDEER MORE ACTIVE THIS TIME OF YEAR Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year. Drivers should be especially vigilant during evening and early dawn hours. Deer behavior changes due to mating season, which may cause an increase in roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being in places they aren’t usually seen. Drivers are urged to remain alert.

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Atlanta C-3 Schools held Grandparents day on Friday, September 28th. Several grandparents enjoyed the time with their grandchildren doing crafts together. Above, Nathan Teeple, son of Misty Dobbs of Atlanta enjoys the day with his grandmother, Sandra Dobbs of La Plata. Nathan is a 1st grader in the classroom of Mrs. Stull.

Businesses, Residences Report Several Thefts In Macon On 09/17/12 at approximately 6:30pm, management of a local business reported to the Macon Police Department a shoplifting incident had occurred earlier in the day. A Macon Police Officer responded to the call where the management reported two new vehicle tires had been stolen from a display rack valued at approximately $225.00. Management shared video surveillance of the property with police indicating a white male subject stole two tires by placing them in a vehicle and leaving the area without paying for

the items. Police are continuing the investigation at this time. On 09/17/12 at approximately 4:15pm, victim reported to Macon Police Department a theft of a bicycle occurred in the 300 block of North Rollins Street between the hours of 2:30pm-4:05pm on the same date. The bicycle was described as an older model, girls’ Schwinn brand, dark navy in color. The bike is valued at approximately $20. This case remains under investigation. Continued on page 3A

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At the invitation of Matt Younger, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Administrator of Section for Long Term Care, Byron Freeman, Administrator and Barbara Primm, Assistant Administrator at Loch Haven were among the speakers at the Surplus Safety Symposium September 12 and 13 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Symposium was sponsored by the Hulda B. and Maurice L. Rothschild Foundation and the

Erickson School of the University of Maryland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baltimore County. The purpose of the Symposium was to evaluate and make recommendations regarding current regulations and practices as to how they may impede residents of care facilities in exercising their personal rights. One right often given as an example is the residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to choose what they want to eat. Often it is thought that physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orders override the

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Continued from page 1A On 09/21/12 at approximately 10:00am, Macon Police Department received a report from a victim stating items were stolen from their vehicle during the overnight hours while parked unattended in the 800 block of Pine Street. Items stolen include a GPS unit, an iPod music player and other miscellaneous items valued at a total of $525.00. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 09/21/12 at approximately 3:50pm, police received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle which occurred during the overnight hours (09/2009/21) while the victim’s vehicle was parked in the 800 block of Pine Street. The victim reported an iPod Touch was taken from the interior of the vehicle, which is valued at approximately $300.00. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 09/23/12 at approximately 8:15am, victim reported to police a theft from their vehicle while it was parked in the 800 block of Locust Street during the overnight hours of 09/22-09/23. It was reported an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the vehicle as well as a GPS unit. This case is currently under investigation along with others occurring in the area during the same time period. On 09/23/12 at approximately 10:20am, police received a report of a theft from a vehicle occurring in the 800 block of Locust Street. The victim noted items missing from the interior of two of their vehicles including clothing, music CDs, a banking checkbook and debit cards. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 09/23/12 at approximately 10:30am, police received a report of a theft from a vehicle occurring in the 800 block of Locust

Street while investigating previous reports similar in nature. The victim noted approximately 5 music CDs were missing from the vehicle valued at approximately $30.00. This case remains under investigation. On 09/23/12 at approximately 10:30am, police received a report of a theft from a vehicle occurring in the 800 block of Locust Street while investigating previous reports similar in nature. The victim noted approximately 20 music CDs were missing from the vehicle valued at approximately $50.00. This case remains under investigation. On 09/23/12 at approximately 12:00pm, police received a report of a theft occurring in the 800 block of Locust Street during the overnight hours of 09/2209/23. It was reported several items were missing from the interior of one vehicle including the victim’s wallet, vehicle parts and a folding chair. The victims also noticed an undisclosed amount of coins taken from the victim’s second vehicle. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 09/23/12 at approximately 2:30 pm, a victim reported to police a theft occurred in the 100 block of Daughtery Street. It was reported an electric scooter, valued at approximately $500.00 was taken from a building on the property sometime after 09/01/12. The scooter is described as being a black “Lashout” brand scooter with headlamp and taillights. This case is currently under investigation. On 09/24/12 at approximately 9:00am, police received a report of a business discovering property damage and theft from a coin-operated machine in the 600 block of North Missouri Street. It was reported by management upon reporting for

Michael Wayne Boren, age 49, of La Plata, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his home. Born June 9, 1963 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Patrick B. and Barbara (Young) Boren. On May 23, 1986 in La Plata he married Robyn Durham who survives. Also surviving is his mother, Barbara McCarty of La Plata; two children, Ethan and Erin Boren of the home; five brothers, Chuck Boren and wife Christine of Gallatin, Pat Boren and wife Susan of La Plata, Randy Perkins of Moberly, Brian McCarty and wife Patty of Kirksville, and Les McCarty of Kirksville; two sisters, Brenda Gentry and Jeanine McCarty both of Kirksville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. His father, Patrick Boren and his stepfather, Francis McCarty, preceded him in death. Mike lived most all of his life in the La Plata community. He was a 1981 graduate of La Plata High School. He was employed by Norfolk Southern Railroad until his health failed in 2009. Mike was a member of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, Patriot Guard Riders, and the La Plata Christian Church where he served as deacon. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Mike enjoyed riding his Harley and loved spending time with his family. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the La Plata Christian Church in La Plata. Officiating was Matt Anderson and Scott Piland. Vocalist Susan Thomas will provided music. Burial was in the La Plata Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin East, Larry Blakey, Doug Yearns, Jack David, Mike Roberts, Danny Simbro, and Tommy Grachala. Memorials in memory of Michael Wayne Boren may be made to Hospice of Northeast Missouri. They may be sent to or left at

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work, they discovered the damage which may have occurred between 5:00pm on 09/21and 08:00am on 09/24. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the business and an estimate of damage was not available at the time of the call. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 09/24/12 at approximately 2:15pm, police were notified by victim of a theft which occurred sometime during the night of 09/22-09/23/12. The theft took place in the 800 block of Locust Street where an unknown subject entered the victim’s vehicle by unknown means and took several items from the vehicle including chewing tobacco, a clipboard and bank statements. Other items were

also taken, in all valued at approximately $100.00. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 09/25/12 at approximately 1:25am, police made enforcement contact with a vehicle at the intersection of Vine and Highway 63. As a result, police were notified of the female passenger having an active arrest warrant out of Randolph County for possession of methamphetamine with a bond of $7,500 cash or surety. The suspect was placed into custody. After conducting a consent search of the vehicle, police also located drug paraphernalia belonging to the female passenger. The suspect, a 25year old white female of Columbia, was then placed under arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia and

Roger Thompson Roger Thompson, 91, of Macon, Missouri, died Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Macon Health Care Center in Macon. Roger was born on July 30, 1921, at LaPlata, Missouri, the son of Walter and Lu Creta (Nichols) Thompson. He married Darlene Hartsock on November 24, 1943. Roger served his country in the U. S. Army from December, 1943, to April, 1946. Roger was retired from the Macon County R-1 School system. He was a deacon and member of First Baptist Church in Macon. He enjoyed music, singing, sports and especially time with family and friends. He was an avid Cardinal baseball fan. He is survived by a daughter, Neoma Cooper and husband, Troy of Green Bay, WI and a son, Walt Thompson and wife, Suzy of Macon; three grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife and sister. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church in the Old Sanctuary in Macon with Brother Jim Bolin officiating. Burial will be in the La Plata Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2012, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Hutton McElwain Funeral Home in Macon. Memorial gifts can be made to the Choir Music Fund at First Baptist Church in Macon. Online condolences may be made to: www. greeningeaganhayes.com.

GREENING-EAGAN-HAYES HUTTON & MCELWAIN GILLELAND & MCELWAIN FUNERAL HOMES was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing. She was later transported to the Macon County Jail to be held in lieu of bond on the active warrant and 24-hour hold pending formal charges for the paraphernalia. On 09/25/12 at approximately 3:30 am, police made enforcement contact with a vehicle on Highway 63 near the north Macon city limits. As a result, police arrested a 21-year old white male for driving while intoxicated and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending

a municipal court date. On 09/25/12 at approximately 6:00pm, the Macon Police Department received a report of theft of motor fuel from a business in the 12-00 block of South Missouri Street. It was reported an unknown person driving a silver Jeep Traverse left the business without paying for approximately $74.00 in gasoline. Police canvassed the area having negative contact with the suspect vehicle. This case remains under investigation at this time. A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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Blonde But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net

Well another birthday has passed and yet I feel the same age, 35!!! Hehe!! Na, really Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just a tad older, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel it. Oh heck, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lie too! I feel older every day. The aches, pains, twinges, twitches, vision squinting, doing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;huh, what did you sayâ&#x20AC;? and my knees have about had it. You know that old saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only as old as you feelâ&#x20AC;?? Well I should be about 89 or so! LOL But I can still type, still voice my opinion, still play poker, still rock my grandbaby, still go camping and still ride atvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. So..... Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m good! And I had a great birthday! A big thank you to my kids, to Scott and to my friends and family for all the great gifts, the bbq, the extra hugs, cards and wishes on facebook! I am a very, very, very lucky girl. My mama always told me that good things come to those who wait! So........ I always believe what my mama told me even though she was full of bull-hockey. I waited and I ended up with a great job, spending each week with yaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll, great kids, a wonderful granddaughter, a great dad, an awesome boyfriend, wonderful co-workers and lots and lots of great family and friends! Once again Mary Lou was right. How I could of ever doubted her is beyond me. LOL My son will be 21 next week! Oh me Oh my! He asked me if I was gonna go have a drink with him. Only one? Well two should about do me in. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll drive, I told him, but I refuse to bar hop! So pick an establishment, sit your rear on the stool, order a

JEFFCOAT drink (heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big boy, so probably a lot more than one), enjoy yourself and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get ya home. Did it for the girls, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do it for him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my last one. They are all older than me now, hehe, so they can grow up and fin for themselves. But if you know me, if they call, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll answer. I love that they got older and I GOT WISER!! I love that the girls feet outgrew mine and I now have MY OWN SHOES! and I know where they are! I am living alone for the first time in 47, woops I mean 35 years! :) Sometimes I get lonely and bored, but I love putting something down and knowing that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna pick it up right where I left it. I love being in control of the remote! I love cooking on Sunday and eating leftovers all week! I love drinking out of the milk jug, cause thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no one there to see me, well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my milk! I love having my own space, but I do miss them and they do stop by, a lot! LOL, but I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it any other way. Nor would you! I hope you get out and enjoy the District Softball Tournament this week, the weather should be cool, but otherwise nice! Good Luck Teams!! Keep It Kool, Bec

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Divided We Fall Dear Editor, Many today lament the growing divisions and divisiveness in the public square, especially in politics. They wonder why we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all just get along. In order to be unified, it must be about/around something bigger than a party or person. There must be something transcendent upon which we can all agree. There is such a thing but, ironically, it is the very thing that is dividing us. I speak of the US Constitution. Those on the right in America tend to view the Constitution as being based on timeless principles that will always bring freedom and prosperity, if followed. They seek to see it restored to its rightful place as the supreme law of the land. Those on the left, i.e., progressives, believe it is outdated/irrelevant/inadequate and not worthy to be

followed. They are working aggressively to render it effectively null and void so they can replace it with a government of men, not laws. So the situation in America today is that We The People are deeply divided over and by the very thing that we could and should be united around. This is especially true amongst the ruling/ political class. Every elected official swears an oath to â&#x20AC;&#x153;protect and defend the Constitution of the United Statesâ&#x20AC;?. Every citizen should take that same oath and vote accordingly. We The People are the only ones who can remedy this situation. We can do it at the ballot box by rejecting those who reject the Constitution. But this November may well be our last chance to do so. Richard Cochran La Plata, Missouri

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Jesus teaches us about humility (Mark 9:3037). He tells us that in the Kingdom of God, the greatest is the one who is the servant to others. Jesus used the example of a little child. Children in that day were thought to be less than human, less than livestock. After all, children did not contribute to the economic well being of the household. Those who heard this teaching in Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; day and even later in the early church would have heard this as serving the servant who serves the meal. The words for servant and child are very similar in the Aramaic. So the greatest, those who are first, even welcome a little child or a servant. The one who is least in the view of the world is the one who is greatest in the kingdom and ought to be welcomed as such. Jesus taught us this by the example of his life. Jesus came to serve. He healed the sick and the lame. He fed the hungry. He freed people from sin. HE cast out demons. He did all this because of his great love for people.

We are about to enter the cold weather season and although we might still use our air conditioners a few more times weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking about putting away the toys of summer and getting out our fuzzy socks. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to change the filters in our systems, clean everything out, and make sure everything is working properly before it really starts frosting over! Electric and gas furnaces have been around for a very long time and most of us have a basic understanding of how they work. At the very least we know that â&#x20AC;&#x153;somethingâ&#x20AC;? gets hot and the fan blows the hot air into the ducts all around the house. Heat pumps are a little newer but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more efficient and worth learning a little more about. We learned a few weeks ago that an air conditioner doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually cool the air, but that it transfers the heat from the air in the house (freezer, car, etc.) and uses it to change the refrigerant in your HVAC system from a gas to a liquid state. Very simply, a heat pump can do the same thing, and like Ginger Rogers used to say, it can do it in reverse! You might remember that on a standard air

THOMAS We need to have this same love within us. An when we have it within us we must serve as Jesus served. He did not go to the rich and famous and heal or feed them. They could feed themselves. They could afford doctors. Jesus went to the least and served them. In the eyes of Jesus, it is not the one who can do for himself that is great, but the one who cannot. If we seek to be greatest in the kingdom of heaven as the disciples were, then we must serve the one who is greater. We must serve the least. We must welcome the least and serve them as Jesus did.

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To everyone who sent a card or flowers, brought food, gave a memorial or shared memories at the passing of our mother, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Zelma was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in law, and grandma and will be missed forever. Special thanks to David Baker, Travis Funeral Home, staff and doctors at Samaritan Hospital, Rev. Zachary Vicars and especially, Elmer Baptist Church.

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American Legion Post 282 elected new officers on Wednesday, September 26th. Pictured are Clyde Burch, President, Charles Thompson, Adjutant, Robert Baker, Treasurer, Patrick Boren, Membership Chairman, Leland Collins, 1st Vice Commander, George Ritenour, 2nd Vice Commander, Jerry Thomas, Service Officer, Ambrose Williams, Historian, John Becker, Chaplain, Kenneth Wright, Jude Advocate and Merl Matticks, Sergeant-at-Arms.

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conditioner the refrigerant travels into the compressor where it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;squishedâ&#x20AC;? into a very hot, high pressure gas which is distributed into the outside air by the evaporator coil. It then travels in to the condensing coil, as a cooler liquid to be re-heated and turned into a gas by the heat in your home. Heat pumps reverse this process by using the same two coils but changing which coil is the evaporator and which behaves as the condenser. The direction that the refrigerant is flowing is also changed with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;reversing valveâ&#x20AC;?. In the heating mode the system absorbs heat from the outside air or ground (in ground source units), and pushes it through the same system causing the interior coil to behave as the evaporator coil â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sending the heat into your home instead of the outside air. When summer comes back around the refrigerant changes direction again and transfers heat from inside your home to the outside air. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very efficient, and economical, and is another step in reducing energy consumption. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another step in protecting our wallets, our families, and our environment.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Stephen L Keithly and Bonnie Lynn Keithly, dated August 4, 2005, and recorded on August 9, 2005, Document No. 20051860, in Book No. 862, at Page 223 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Macon County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on October 18, 2012, at 4:00 PM, at the South Front Door of the Macon County Courthouse, Macon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: A tract of land described as beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Section Sixteen (16), Township Fifty Seven (57) North, Range Fourteen (14) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, the corner being marked by a stone; chaining South along the Section line 1069.23 feet, thence East along the South Side of Waller’s Second Addition to the City of Macon, Missouri, 939.2 feet to an iron post to a true point of beginning and platted as the Southeast corner of Lot “A” ad to the aforesaid Waller’s Second Addition and adjoining the Fletcher Addition, thence North 280.4 feet to point on the East side of Lot One (1) Fletcher’s Addition, thence along the said Lot line 15.3 feet to the old axle marking the Northeast comer of the said Lot One (1) of Fletcher’s Addition; thence East along the South right of way line to the Route 36 Spur, 164.15 feet to a concrete right of way marker, thence around the arc of a radius 79.2 feet a chord distance of 102.45 feet to the right and a concrete right of way marker thence 230 feet South, Southeasterly to an iron pin right of way marker, thence West 284.75 feet to the true point of beginning, all in the City of Macon, Macon County, Missouri MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS A tract of land described as beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Section Sixteen (16), Township Fifty Seven (57) North, Range Fourteen (14) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, the

corner being marked by a stone; chaining South along the Section line 1069.23 feet, thence East along the South Side of Waller’s Second Addition to the City of Macon, Missouri, 939.2 feet to an iron post to a true point of beginning and platted as the Southeast corner of Lot “A” added to the aforesaid Waller’s Second Addition and adjoining the Fletcher Addition, thence North 280.4 feet to point on the East side of Lot One (1) Fletcher’s Addition, thence along the said Lot line 15.3 feet to the old axle marking the Northeast comer of the said Lot One (1) of Fletcher’s Addition; thence East along the South right of way line to the Route 36 Spur, 164.15 feet to a concrete right of way marker, thence around the arc of a radius 79.2 feet a chord distance of 102.45 feet to the right and a concrete right of way marker thence 230 feet South, Southeasterly to an iron pin right of way marker, thence West 284.75 feet to the true point of beginning, all in the City of Macon, Macon County, Missouri., commonly known as 411 North Wentz Street, Macon, MO, 63552 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. James D. Smiser, Successor Trustee First Publication: September 26, 2012. For more information, visit 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. 142867 / Invoice No. 142867-577143). Dates of publication: September 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

Stay Alert During Harvest Time! The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that this is the time of year when crops are harvested. Thus, drivers should expect heavier farm machinery traffic--especially on rural highways. Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity. Safety is important to drivers and farmers sharing the road! There were a total of 231 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment in 2011. In those crashes three drivers were killed and 17 were injured. In addition, 10 farm tractor passengers were injured. The following are reminders for safe travel during this busy time of year: MOTORISTS Stay alert for slow moving farm equipment. * When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, please slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve. * Collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, instead may be preparing to make a wide left turn. Watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely. * Pay close attention to farm equipment entering and leaving the highway from side roads and driveways. * Special attention must be paid when traveling at dawn or dusk when the sun makes it difficult for drivers to see. FARMERS * Make sure any farm equipment being driven on Missouri roadways is properly marked with

lights and a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem. * Drive as far to the right as possible. * If traffic accumulates behind you on a road where it is difficult to make a safe pass, you should pull off onto the side of the road in a level area, so the vehicles can pass. * If possible, never travel on roadways at dawn or dusk when it is more difficult for drivers of other vehicles to see. If you have any questions, please contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division at 573-526-6128. For a complete list of federal motor vehicle regulations which apply to farm vehicles please visit: h t t p : / / w w w. m o d o t . mo.gov/mcs/documents/ FarmTruckSafety07.pdf.

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COMMUNITY NEWS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

New officers were elected at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting held on Wednesday, September 26th. Pictured are the new officers: Marie Gladbach, President, Laura Smith, 1st Vice President, Mary Beale, 2nd Vice President, Verna Buck, Secretary/Treasurer, Bonelle Crosby, Historian, Debie Becker, Chaplain, Mary Plumlee, Sgt of Arms, Alma Baker, Assistant Sgt. Of Arms and Linda Sweeny, Color Bearer.

Cleaning Up The Garden Fall is here and that means most of our gardens are getting ready to rest for the winter. There are some critical things you should do before putting your garden to sleep once more. While the drought of 2012 made gardening a challenge also, there were some things that did well. If you have some vegetables and fruits that you want to store remember we have a guide on that to help you online at http:// extension.missouri.edu/p/ G6226. It will tell you at what temperatures and moisture levels different things store best. It’s also critical to remember what you can compost and what not to. Diseased plants should not be composted but removed from the garden and burned. More specifics related to composting is available at http://extension.missouri. edu/p/G6956 so check it out. Now is an excellent time of year to be taking

a soil test for your garden as well. It can determine where you’re at fertilitywise and what nutrients the garden requires. You need to take it around 6 inches deep from several spots in the garden and mix them together into 1 sample of around a pint of soil. Soil tests cost $15 apiece and take about 2 weeks to get the results back. Over the years I’ve noticed in many cases there is too much nutrients applied to gardens more than not enough, with the exception of lime. That’s why you should test your soil every 3 years or so to determine where you’re at. University Extension has many resources to assist you with your gardening and horticultural issues. There are many online publications and if you don’t have computer access please feel free to stop by our office and get a printed copy for a small charge.

NEWS OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS ATAPAL II Fourteen members of Atapal ll met at 4:00 pm on September 13, 2012, at the home of Becky Mohan. President Sharron Burns led the group in the pledge of Allegiance to the American flag, and the pledge to the flag of the State of Missouri. The minutes of the August 9 meeting were read, and corrected to show that the Bingo set will be let out for others to use, but the$50/day is no a rental fee. It will be returned if the set is complete and in good shape. Also, the Redheads were not singing in La Plata, but at the MEC annual meeting in Macon. The treasurer’s report showed the same balance as last month. Courtesy - No report. Correspondence - None. Old Business - Final plans were made for the blood drive schedule September 17, from 1:30 6:00 pm, at the Christian Church. Peggy Loe will have the box of supplies at the Church, but will be unable to work. Paula

Thompson will work in her place. New Business - None. The next meeting will be Oct. 11 with Mary Plumlee as hostess, and Maurine Crawford as Program Chair. The meeting will be at the Red Rooster. The Club Collect was recited in unison. Peggy Loe shared a reading, “Little Things of Life”. Paula Thompson offered to give the program for Jean Elliott, and it was delightful. All Club members would have been young in the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s, and she recounted things that youngsters did in those times, and the inventions that helped shape our lives. She gave out styrene cups of candies, and told the histories of those items, then asked each member to recount something they remembered from their childhoods. These were varied, as many customs changed over the fortyyear span. A light supper and dessert were served, and the members enjoyed visiting.

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ATLANTA COMMUNITY CLUB The Atlanta Community Club held its regular monthly meeting on September 24th with thirteen members and guests present. A potluck meal was served at noon, followed by a short business meeting. Virginia Grubbs, president, conducted the meeting. Regular reports were heard, along with

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August 6, 2012 the Friends for La Plata Preservation met at the La Plata Library at 5pm. Cindy Moore called the meeting to order. Previous minutes were read and approved. Treasurer’s report was given. Terry Baker of Baker Sign Company

discussions concerning finance and maintenance. It was announced that the next meeting would be held on October 22nd. Those present were Gene and Donna McClanahan, Clifford and Virginia Grubbs, Allen and Ruth Murphy, Mary Plum, Deanna Nichols, Kathy Baker, Betty Baker, Lila Wiggins, Glen Parrish and his son visiting from South Dakota.

of Kirksville spoke to the group about the marquee, fascia, and lighting. Jack Crawford reported that he and Carl Campbell have closed in the old coal chute in back and filled in the air vent in back. It was reported 50-70 people attended the Open House held over Labor Day weekend. Discussion was given to a fund raising again, possibly in February. More work is needed on the dirt before they begin work on the floor. The next meeting will be October 1, 2012 at 5pm, with the public being urged to attend and support the committee’s efforts.

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TOPS MO877 TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, September 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with 8 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. The group opened with the TOPS and KOPS pledges. Roll call was “did you lose weight, did you journal and did you call another club member?” Best TOPS loser was Karen C. and tied runners-up were Nancy and Barb Y. Best KOPS loser was Barbara G. Karen C. earned “TOPsi” for the month of September.

Janet announced the “Summer Contest” awards. Chapter Best Loser was Gail, Perfect Attendance were Janet and Barbara G., Beginners Exercise Winners were Karen C, first place, Barbara G. second place and Janet third place. The club played TOPS Bingo with fall items as prizes. Our weekly challenge is to eat three servings of a different fruit. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660.323.3025 for more information.

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May. Six members attended the State Department Convention in June. It was reported that the silent auction basket was a big hit. The new State Department President, Marilyn Freeman of the Tent #23 has not finalized her state project. The 2013 convention will be held at the Comfort Inn in Macon on June 7-9. There was some discussion on the convention, more will be done after January 1. More information was given on the “Day of Remembrance” to be held on September 29, at Macon. Elna Williams reported on the appreciation luncheon to be sponsored by the Mexico Veteran’s home in Mexico on October 17th. Mettie Davis read the sixth installment of “ Patriotic Pals, Tails of the Civil War “ which is told through the eyes of a dog. The meeting was adjourned at 2:33. .Refreshments were served by hostesses, Janie Magers and Mettie Davis to: Ruth Masten, Catharine Llewellyn, Becky Lang, Marilyn Freeman, Donna Ayers, Elna Williams, Aileen Burns, Betty Swisher and Gale Shoush. The program was the tour of the Coal Miner’s Museum at Novinger.

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Mildred gave devotions entitled “Hooray for the Day” and Dorthy’s Dabs of Wisdom. Penny drill and door prized winners were Karen and Alma. Paula won the game prize. Karen told of her recent trip to Hawaii and gave several interesting facts about the islands saying there were 8 main island and only twelve letters in their alphabet. Everyone received a bag of gifts.

Six members of the Progressive Farmerettes met September 26th at a local restaurant for lunch hosted by Mildred Bragg. Following a delicious lunch, all repeated the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge to the Flag. Roll call was answered by telling who your first teacher was and something about school.

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The Josephine Garlock Morrow Tent #23 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 met on September 25, 2012 at the Novinger Firehouse with 11 members. President, Ruth Masten and Chaplain, Janie Magers opened the meeting at 1:33 pm. The Charter was draped, a candle was lit and a rose was placed on the Bible in memory of Joann Tharp. Many spoke of Joann’s activities in the different organizations that she was a part of. Patriotic Instructor pro tem, Gale Shoush led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the May meeting was read by Secretary, Mettie Davis and approved as read. The treasurer, Marilyn Freeman gave the treasury report from June through September. There was no communications or bills. Courtesy chairman, Catherine Llewellyn reported sending a get well card to Gloria Winkler and birthday cards to Ruth Walton, Margaret Mobley, Danette Miller, Elna Williams, Joanne Gaines, Susan Irick, Christine Ankeney, Ruth Masten, Catharine Llewellyn, Lea Robertson, Martha Henry, Donna Lester, Janie Magers and Gina Smith from June through September. Jackalyn Koopman Jen-

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COMMUNITY NEWS by Sharron Burns

We end September with fair weather and nice temperatures. The hummingbirds are gone. The leaves are turning. We have all colors starting up to surround us. A drive in the conservation area is very rewarding. Farmers are starting to combine soybeans. 5th Sunday Fellowship Dinner followed by the sermon by Nathaniel Iman. Enjoying the fellowship were Donna Kelly, Jean Elliott, Kirby Bailey, Debbie Newland, Donna and Jerry Gray, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Rich and Sharron Burns, Amanda, Chad, Claire and Morgan Belfield and Nathaniel Iman. Donna and Jerry Gray and Leland Collins visited Don and Jeri Gash in Raytown this past weekend. Richard Burns attended the Kirksville High School Homecoming game Friday night. Donna Siebold’s Sunday guest was Sharron Burns.

Lana Daniels visited Mary and Roger Jarman this week. Carolyn Hill of Clarence and Marilyn Sinnock of Ethel visited Terry Hill of Auvausse Sunday. Linda Pyle’s visitors included Carla Easley, Mac McRay, Wilford Slaughter, Norman Slaughter and Merlin Easley. Norven Slaughter spent the Sunday afternoon visiting Dean and Marietta Slaughter. Amanda Belfield visited Rich and Sharron Burns Sunday. Donna and Jerry Gray attended Grandparents Day at Atlanta Schools on Friday. Rich Burns attended the Habitat for Humanity meeting in Kirksville Thursday evening. Roger Jarman and Jeremy Jarman visited Lana and Mike Daniels Sunday. Donna and Jerry Gray attended the birthday party for Tishawn McLain at the Atlanta Community Center Saturday night.

Celebrating Grandparents Day

The first grade students of Adair Co. R-II invited their grandparents or special guest to have lunch with them on September 7, 2012. The group enjoyed lunch together, then visited the class room to hear the students sing, read and present cards. Those pictured: Ashton Ray and Bob Moncrief, Lacey Fisher and Charlene Fisher, Lane Grgurich and Pam Lindsey, Gunner Lonberger and Chris McIntosh, Jake Holcomb and Gary Hicks, Rhett Whitlow and Lura Nelson, Jack Reeves and Sharon Childress, Clancy Noe and Peggy Noe, Reece Allen and John Higgens Sr., Carson Erwin and Vicki Collop, Max Montgomery and Bob Ward, Tenlee Shaw and James Thompson. Not pictured: Alexis Sanchez and Jan Mueller.

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by Pam Burris

Welcome to Elmer Rhys Mitchell Thomas, born September 27, 2012 at noon to Terry and Sarah Thomas of Elmer. Rhys weighed in at just a little over 7 pounds and is 21 inches in length and he has an older brother, Mason. Jerry and Marilyn Thomas of Elmer are one set of grandparents. Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton of Trenton were dinner guests of Dean and Pam Burris on Saturday and Sunday. They spent the weekend with Mike’s parents and brother in Macon. Dean and Pam Burris and Shelly Herrin of Elmer attended the Walsworth Picnic Saturday evening in Marceline, celebrating Walsworth 75th anniversary. Pam Burris spoke to her son, Shawn Burris Saturday night after getting home from a mission trip to Venezuela. Shawn and Jennipher Burris of Moberly along with 30 others across the U.S. spent last week at

an orphanage in Venezuela building two concrete dormitories and falling in love with the children. Shawn is ready to go back. Elmer Baptist Church had 17 in attendance for Sunday school Sunday morning and 24 for worship service. Pastor Zach message was taken from Matthew 24:32-Matthew 25: 13; When the King Comes Back. Elmer Baptist and Christian Church revival had 30 in attendance on Sunday at the Elmer City Park. Everyone is invited to come at 6 p.m. through Wednesday night, October 3. Elmer Baptist Church will be hosting the Assoc. WMU meeting on Tuesday night, October 9 at 7 p.m. Pastor Zach Vicars will be speaking about his mission trip to Mexico this summer. Project for the meeting is to bring items that fit in a shoe box for Samaritan’s Purse, such as toothbrushes, small toys, pencils, etc. The items are for children age 2 to 14.

by Marsha Hammons

Justin Hammons of Columbia spent Saturday and Sunday with Basil and Marsha Hammons. Sunday dinner guests of Basil and Marsha Hammons were Justin Hammons and Julie Kay and Sheridan Howe. Mary Carnahan went to A Day of Remembrance at

Macon on Saturday to see her grandsons, Kelton and Colt Marsh participate in their Civil War Uniforms. Bianca Carnahan of Moberly spent Saturday overnight with Lynn and Mary Carnahan. Mae Graham and Rhoda Graham went to Kirksville Thursday.

New Trooper Assigned To Troop B Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce the assignment of Trooper David L. Gipson to Troop B, effective September 21, 2012. Trooper Gipson is a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 95th Recruit Class, which graduated from the Patrol Academy on September 21, 2012. Trooper Gipson, a native of Huntsville, Missouri, has been assigned

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The beginning of school always inspires change in our home. Our oldest child began a new chapter in her life by starting high school. We expected her schedule to be hectic with ball practices and games, church youth group activities, homework and time spent with her friends. Our younger son has ball practices and games of his own. We didn’t expect this new routine to include packing lunches each morning to send to school, but it does. In the past, our kids were always excited after their first day of school. This year was different. The excitement for our oldest was replaced with hunger and a headache. Her day started a little after 7 a.m. when she got on the school bus. After school she had softball practice until 5:30 p.m. I knew she would be hungry. I didn’t expect a child who was sick from not eating enough at lunch. I jumped to conclusions at first and blamed her for not eating all of her hot lunch. She explained she ate all of her lunch, but it didn’t fill her up. Changes to the school lunch program eliminated peanut butter and bread for kids still hungry after eating their meal. Vegetable and fruit servings increased, but maximum limits were placed on meal calories, grain servings and lean meat servings. Food portions are smaller. In 2010, Congress passed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act to implement the first change to the school lunch and breakfast program in 15 years. The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act will be phased in and schools must be compliant by the 2014-2015 school year. New dietary specifications set specific calorie limits to ensure age-appropriate meals for grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12. The goal is to reduce the amount of fat and sodium in diets to help combat childhood obesity. Schools that choose not to follow these guidelines will be at risk for losing federal funding. Students in grades K-5 are allowed 8-10 ounces of lean meat/meat alternative a week and a meal calorie range between

550-650 per lunch. For grades 6-8, the lean meat/ meat alternative limit is 9–10 ounces a week with a calorie range of 600700 per lunch. A student in grades 9-12 can only have 10-12 ounces of lean meat/meat alternative per week, and the meal calorie count must be between 750-850. For grains, the ranges are not much different. My concern is the new guidelines focus on age and overlook weight, height or physical activity. For instance, in small schools most of the students participate in sports. However, under these new guidelines, every child will be fed the same regardless if they need more calories. This onesize-fits-all program is not meeting the needs of all of our children. My daughter likes fruits and vegetables but they do not keep her full. No child should leave the lunch room hungry or suffer from headaches due to a lack of fuel for their active bodies. When our children are hungry, they cannot learn. When test scores fall, our teachers will be blamed. Our family’s solution is to pack a home lunch, but for some children, a school lunch may be the only hot meal they receive. This program is hurting our physically active chil-

dren. As a concerned parent, I believe these guidelines need to be reviewed and adjusted to meet the needs of all children, not just one group of children. Local schools need the ability to tailor their lunch program to fit the needs of their student body instead of being based on a national average.

I have contacted my U.S. Representative and Senators to voice my concerns. Until we find a workable solution for my athlete, I will pack her a lunch from home daily to ensure her nutritional needs are met.

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LOCAL SPORTS DOWN AND READY

A Farewell To Seniors

The Atlanta Lady Hornets, along with 8 other teams will be competing in the District Softball Tournament this week at the La Plata Sports Complex. Above, the ladies are â&#x20AC;&#x153;down and readyâ&#x20AC;? for a play during last weeks game at La Plata.

2012 District Softball Tournament Wednesday, Oct. 3rd - Thursday, Oct. 4th, & Saturday, Oct. 6th,2012

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La Plata R-II Schools held their Senior Parent Recognition Night on Thursday evening, September 26, 2012 between the softball and baseball games, as it was their last home game of the season. Seniors and their parents participating were MaKay Belt with her parents, Matt and Kayla Belt, Erin Boren with her mother, Robin Boren and brother, Ethan

Boren, Elizabeth Janes with her parents, David and Jamie Janes, Katie Mills with her mother, Lisa Preece, Nathan Petersen with his parents, Tom Petersen and Wayne and Cindy Rose, Molly Safley with her parents, Steve and Dana Safley and Taylor Snodgrass with her parents, Randy and Maria Snodgrass.

VELOCITY FASTPITCH TAKES FIRST

Novinger Saturday, October 6th 1:00 p.m.

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Velocity Fastpitch 12u won first place in the USSSA September Smash Tournament in Columbia, MO during the weekend of Sept 29th and 30th. Front row (left to right): Jillian King (Macon), Aleassa Hruska (Atlanta), Rachel Smith (Monroe City), Mary Bradley (Bevier), Mckenzie West (Monroe City). Second row (left to right): Haylee Petre (Atlanta), Lauren Youngblood (Monroe City), Summer Wood (La Plata), Bryn Wooldridge (Salisbury), and Peyton Milburn (Macon). Not pictured: Baileigh Horne (Macon). Third row (left to right: Coaches- Shawn Petre, Tabetha Petre, and Jeff Milburn.