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Shoes From The Heart Friday afternoon, April 5, 2013, was a big day at Macon Head Start. Shoes from the Heart presented shoes to three of the students with the help of State Representative, Tim Rimole. Shoes
From the Heart was started in 2012. Donnie & Cindy Bonuchi started the ministry to support children of those communities in their time of need. Their goal is to make a difference in the lives
of those who have been affected by unforeseen circumstances by providing a basic need, shoes. For more information, call 660-353-9915 or visit http:// www.shoesfromtheheart.com.
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Friday. April 12, 2013 at the new location of Sound Ideas in Macon at 507A, East Briggs. Pictured are Dony and Sue Gladbach with their son Dustin, Sharon Scott and Darla Dwiggins of the Macon Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as US Cellular officials, County and State officials and local bank representatives.
Representative Tim Remole fitting shoes to Lola Connett, Student at Macon Head Start
Front row: Meranda Gholston, Parent at Macon Head Start; Travis Waelder, her son, student enrolled in Macon Head Start Home Base Program; Dana Kirks, Center Manager, Macon County Head Start; Shelley Beckley, representative Northeast Missouri Health Council; Cindy Bonuchi. Shoes From The Heart; Second Row: Chesney Peuster, DCS Head Start; Penny Danner, Home Base Teacher; Cynthia Johnson, Senior Assistant Director DCS Head Start; Aaron Baker, Representative for Congressman Sam Graves; Christy Farris, Home Base Teacher; Tim Remole, Representative for Missouri 006; Donnie Bonuchi, Founder of Shoes From the Heart; Charles Happel, Shoes from the Heart.
La Plata Votes “NOT” To Rehire A City Administrator Shane Levett of Callao, son of Mike & Kara Cook killed a 25lb turkey with a ten-inch beard on Sunday of youth season.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH MACON COUNTY SHELTERED WORKSHOP Celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd, with a glimpse into the world of “Today’s Recycling in Macon County”! Come one and all, to the Macon R-1 High School cafeteria at 5:00pm on April 22nd, to learn about the fun and interesting world of recycling and how the Macon County Sheltered Workshop operates their recycle collection center to employ workers with disabilities, making your community a better place to live! Your evening is hosted by the Macon Jaycees and presented by the Sheltered Workshop of Macon County with support from the Macon Economic Development Office and Advanced Disposal waste collection provide.
Present: Mayor Charles Thompson, Alderman Trent Perry, Alderman Sean Herron, Alderman John McGee, City Administrator Dickie Brown and City Clerk Bobbie Jacques. Mayor Thompson requested the Board of Aldermen appoint Tyler Hagar, Gracie Hansen and Tyler Roberts to the Park Board. Motion carried. City Administrator Brown discussed the upcoming fiscal budget with
the Board of Aldermen. It was the consensus of the Board not to re-hire a City Administrator for 6 months. At the end of the 6 month term the Board will reevaluate the need of a City Administrator and make a final decision at that time. Alderman Perry moved to hire Cari Matheny as a full-time salaried employee with primary function as golf course manager and filling in other
Meaningful Art Experiences For All Missouri Art Education Association, Meaningful Art Experiences for All celebrated, Youth Art Month at the Missouri state capital in Jefferson City with an Exhibition from March 12-26, 2013. Youth Art Month is celebrated every year during the month of March with a student exhibit in the Capitol Rotunda. Each member teacher sends in up to four pieces for this exhibit. Artwork that reaches the state rotunda is an honor in itself. In addition, there are six other awards including the Governor's Choice Award, Governor's Mansion Award and one for each division, lower elementary, upper elementary, middle school and high school. The artwork of LaPlata Elementary students Cy Noah, Elizabeth Pre, Dayton Hudson and Baylin Roberts was selected for this exhibition. Two students were present and represented LES the March 26 recognition ceremony. Those students were Dayton Hudson and Baylin Roberts. Dayton is in kindergarten and is the daughter of JT and Stacey Hudson. Baylin is the first-grade son of Jake Roberts and Kasha Mauzy. They under the art instruction of Arina Fanning. (Photo by Ron Jennings)
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Stump Your Friends
The stump your friends photo from last week was Linelle Vaughn Collins, guessed by Carol Kampman of Bethany, Missouri. Put your minds to work and try and figure out this weeks photo. He is known all over Macon County. If you have photos of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to share them. Don’t forget you could win $5.00 from the ChewChoo Cafe at La Plata Pharmacy.
Can You Guess This Young Man? from La Plata area Give us a call at the office (660) 332-4431or email your guesses to lpnews@marktwain.net Be Fair Now.... Family Doesn’t Count!
Bevier C-4 Retirees
At the end of the 2013 school year, Bevier C-4 School District will say good-bye to two staff members, Rowena Lenzini and Brenda Tate, and three teachers, Randy Julius, Denice Dalrymple, and Gayla Pappenfoht, who have a combined total of 115 years of service to education in Bevier. Rowena Lenzini has served as a cook at the school for 24 years. Ro-
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wena is married to John Lenzini, Jr. and has one daughter, Lori Jo, and great-niece, Kaitlyn Mettes. After retirement, Rowena plans to take it easy by traveling and spending time with her husband and family. Another retiree includes Brenda Tate who has worked for the school district for 23 years. Brenda started her career at Bevier School as a cook and currently works as the school secretary and administrative assistant. Brenda resides in Bevier with her husband Rick Tate. Her children are Angie Taylor, Ryan Tate and his wife Elizabeth. Brenda has three grandchildren, McKenzey Pipes, Zoie Pipes, and Grayson Tate. After retirement, Brenda plans on slowing down and enjoying life. Physical Education teacher Randy Julius will also say good-bye after this school year. Randy has taught health and physical education and coached every sport at
some time during his 18 years of employment at the school. Randy has two children, Kerri Miller and husband Wayne, and Krista Bruenn and husband Jeremy. He also has three grandchildren, Lindsey Basler, Jonathan Basler, and Anna Miller. After retirement, Randy plans on doing some fishing, traveling to states he hasn't yet seen, and doing some substitute teaching. Denice Dalrymple is hanging up her school teacher hat after this school year. Denice has been in the district for 16 years and resides in Bevier with her husband Scott. Denice's children are Obadiah and his wife Danielle Dalrymple, and Clark Dalrymple. Denice has two grandchildren, Shiloh and Elijah. While at Bevier, Denice has taught middle school Social Studies and English, Title I Reading and Math, and has sponsored the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After retirement, Denice plans to enjoy her grandchildren and get
more involved in ministries through her church. Another retiree is Gayla Pappenfoht. Gayla has served a total of 34 years at Bevier School. Gayla is the daughter of Norma Miller and has one son, Gerred Pappenfoht. Through the years, Gayla has taught 7th through 12th grade Language Arts, Journalism, Speech, and Spanish. She has sponsored Drama Club, Cheerleaders, Pep Club, and Journalism Club. After retirement, Gayla plans to spend time with family and friends. She is also planning to reopen Shady Peanut Lane expanding it into a storefront and online business for art and handmade gifts, vintage items, and whimsy. The Bevier C-4 School District and Bevier CTA are planning an open house for all retirees on Sunday, April 28th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the school cafeteria. All past and present students, friends, and family are invited to celebrate with us.
Black Diamond Jubilee Hello again from the Black Diamond Jubilee. We had a wonderful show with Donny Roberts and Jolene Fuqua on March 23rd. They both are great performers. Donny has many years in the music business, as he was a regular on the Canon Dam Opry for several years. Jolene had a selection of great country songs also. On April 13th it was Rich Helton from Wright City, MO and Heather (Corbin) Baker from Warsaw, Mo. Rich is quite the entertainer and really works with the audience and as always brought a chartered bus load with
him. He is a fun guy. We all know Heather – she was regular on the Black Diamond Jubilee a few years back. Love those Connie Smith songs. Up and coming shows: Bill ‘Goofer’ Atterberry, long time comedian at the Ozark Opry will be here April 27th. He is such a great entertainer and keeps everyone laughing with his antics and stories. Don’t miss this one! Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door for this show. May 11th brings the one and only J.R. Love from Wentzville, Mo. If you are a Charley Pride fan, you’ll love J.R. Coming also will
be Emily Binder from Salisbury, Mo. Emily is only 15 years old, but boy, can she play the fiddle Make sure you don’t miss these two entertainers! Oh! P.S., Emily may sing a song too! Make plans to come t our shows – I think the snow is over – so come out and have a good time with us at the Wilcox Opry Barn at 8PM on the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights of the month. Don’t forget the always-great Black Diamond Jubilee Band. Thanks for your time and I’ll see you next month and at the show. Keep it country!
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District 1 American Legion Nutrition Atalpal Auxiliary Holds Meeting in Callao Site Menu Club Meets
Department of Missouri, District 1 American Legion Auxiliary held their spring meeting at the Argonne Memorial Unit 360 in Callao, MO on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Distinguished guests attending were MO Department President, Laura Mosby of Gladstone; Department Second VicePresident, Anita Smith of Milan; VA&R Field & Home Service member, Pat Stryker-Lord of Warrensburg; District 1 President, Victoria Ornelas and District 1 Vice-President, Debra Burditt of Hannibal; Secretary-Treasurer, Wanda Burnett of Macon; Chaplain, Emilie Rumble of Knox City and Sergeant at Arms; Michele Burnett Emmerich of Salisbury. At the end of the business meeting, the 30 ladies from various Units were given instructions on appropriate Field & Home Service to our Veterans. They were told by Ms. Stryker-Lord about the importance of keeping track of our time spent with and for the Veterans. After the meeting, a delicious meal of ham with pineapple glaze, barbecued beef, rolls and carry-in dishes by the
group, was enjoyed by the Auxiliary and Legionnaires in the joint meal. Pictured left to right back row: Anita Smith, Second Department Vice-
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The La Plata Lions Club met March 26, 2013 at La Plata Baptist Family Center at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Lion Robert Wheeler. Pledges were led by Marvin Seidt. Prayer was given by Richard Burns. Birthdays celebrated included Betty Seidt, Don Miller, Lee Moots and Linda Swinney. Anniversary congratulations went to Linda and Gary Pyle. Wally Payne of Fulton presented the program on “Mid South Lions A Miracle A Day” program. Attending were John and Debi Becker, Charlotte and Robert Wheeler, Donna and Gary Clarkson, Duane and Peggy Turner, Gary and Linda Pyle, Marvin and Betty Seidt, Don Miller, Gary Cunningham, Clyde Burch and Rich and Sharron Burns.
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Blonde But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
I sure wish this flu would go away. I’ve had it about 4 times this year and it seems every time is worse than before, and the weird thing is, it just hits you out of the blue, no warning, all of a sudden you are just sick. Headache, chills, stomach ache, weak and woozie. I’ve had my share and I want no more. You can have it! Ready for some warm weather and the flu bugs to go away! Not much going on around here the past week or so, besides the flu AGAIN! I did say goodbye to my little princess over the weekend as she went home with her momma to Texas. I’m gonna miss her! But it’s time. Memaw is worn out! And I still have baby Lee around the corner, or I guess I should say, across the sidewalk. LOL Getting ready for some spring fun as I intend on getting my camper ready for some leisure time. Plus can’t wait to get the Gator out and start driving her to work. Plan on a lot of camper/gator time this year. I love the outdoors in the spring and summer, just not much of a cold person! But bring on those campfires and I’m in! Last year I bought a patio table with a fire pit in the center, so have been sitting with it, roasting marshmellows in the garage, with the doors open, so can’t wait to get it outside! When we took Quinci Jo to meet her momma last weekend we went to the Sea Life Aquarium in Kansas City. Amazing! I think I enjoyed it more than the youngsters! However Quinci Jo just kept pointing and saying “dog”! LOL, she’ll figure out the difference one day,
JEFFCOAT hopefully! But did enjoy some family time there, also went swimming and just messed around with the kids and Scott. Great weekend all around! The Home Press became members of the Macon Chamber of Commerce last week. So excited to be able to attended some events in the area and meet new friends, as well as local business people! Will be glad to have The Home Press be a member of the local community happenings! Last weekend was also the 17th anniversary of my mom’s fatal accident on the 12th. I miss her so much, every day I pray to the Lord and then take a minute to say “hey” to my momma, bless her heart, she would of loved these grandkids of mine. They are missing out on a wonderful woman! Mary Lou (Smith) Laird - November 27, 1940 - April 12, 1996! A very sad day for all of us! But we go on, somehow! Have I ever told you what a delight it is to work with Randy? This young man (well he’s two years older than me) is such a hoot! I couldn’t be here everyday without him, he keeps me going, laughing and questioning his antics. LOL He is such a funny guy and a great friend. Thanks Randy! And for all the rest of you…. Keep It Kool, Bec
SHEPHERD’S CALL by Dr. H. Wade Paris Gorgeous Grass A gorgeous green ground cover has captured our lawn like a carpet. I have seen little patches of it in the yard before, but never like this. It is everywhere. I have no idea what it’s called, but it’s beautiful. Not only is it brilliant green, but it is salted with tiny white flowers that sparkle against the dark green like stars in the night sky. A daughter and her family visited with us today. This daughter kept insisting I must have planted or sown the lovely carpet. “Not so” I told her each time. I like to think it is one of God’s good gifts.” Darkness forbids my enjoying the charming carpet as I write. Still, I am thinking about it. It has been growing all winter, and now seems at its best. There is a hymn I love to sing which celebrates moments like this. The words of the hymn are from the pen of Cecil Alexander, “All things bright and beautiful, all things great and small . . . Our Father made them all . . . He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how good is God our Father, who doeth all things well.”
I am often overwhelmed by the enormity of creation. There are people who give their entire lives studying our universe and beyond. Each time I hear their findings, I revel in God’s enormous creativity and give thanks. Today, however, I was moved by a tiny piece of God’s creation—simple green grass. Years ago while visiting a friend, his mother looked across their freshly mown lawn and said, “Boys, that is simply beautiful.” “Mom,” her son replied. “All I see is grass.” Life is like that. We are surrounded by beauty; and we can take it for granted, or we can give thanks. This column, The Shepherd Calls, is devoted to seeing God in everything that happens to us. I seriously question coincidence. Whenever I hear someone say, “It just happened”, I wonder if maybe God had a hand in it. Perhaps He is trying to show us He is near, and we are missing it. After the Resurrection, Jesus met and walked with two men on the road to Emmaus. For a time, they did not recognize Him— the risen Lord. Maybe we should not be too critical of them. God is forever walking with us, and we fail to recognize Him.
FAITH Jesus provides for all of our needs. Sometimes Jesus provides directly for our needs and sometimes Jesus sends others to meet the needs we cannot meet for ourselves. There are couple of stories in the biography of Jesus written by on e of his followers named John that show us this. Both of these take place after Jesus was raised from the dead. Peter and the others decided to go fishing. They had not caught any fish when Jesus called to them from the shore. When they told him they had not caught anything, he told them to cast their nets out the other side of the boat. They did and their net filled up. When they saw the amazing catch they had made, they realized that it was Jesus who called out to them. Only Jesus could have caused their nets to be filled like that. Jesus provided a big catch for the disciples. In the next story, Jesus asked Peter if he loved him. Peter said, "Of course Lord, you know I do." Jesus told him to feed his sheep. This happened two more times. Jesus was sending Peter out to lead the followers after he left them. He was also telling Peter to take care of them.
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Jesus takes care of us n these two ways. Sometimes he takes care of us directly beyond what anybody on the earth can do. We call these miracles. Sometimes he sends others like pastors and Sunday School teachers and food pantry workers and clothes closet workers or any other person who he chooses and allow him to use them. God can use anyone to help others. Sometimes he uses people we would never expect him to use. In the Bible he used fishermen and tax collectors and other ordinary men and women. Jesus is amazing in what he does and who he uses to help us. Denzil Thomas Pastor and Christ follower La Plata, Atlanta, Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches
Easley & Berry Receive Heroism Certificates On Monday, April 8, 2013, Sergeant Nicholas Berry and Corporal Kyle Easley accepted certificates of appreciation for their heroic acts during the February 1, 2013 fire that substantially damaged the Cairo Senior Citizen Housing Complex in Cairo, Missouri. State Director Janie Dunning and Dan Niemeyer, of USDA Rural Development (which provides financial support to senior citizen centers), made the presentations at Troop B Headquarters in Macon, Missouri.
From Left to Right: USDA Rural Development Board Members Delbert Creed, Terry Crutchfield, Connie Volle, Mary Ellen Creed; Corporal Kyle Easley; USDA Rural Development State Director, Janie Dunning; Sergeant Nick Berry; and USDA Rural Development Area Specialist, Dan Niemeyer.
GOOOOOD MORNING Thomas Hill Lake! It’s happened.....spring has sprung on my ladies lands! Oh the smell of the fresh air, everything is turning bright green, trees are budding, the early flowers have lifting their heads and showing their beauty. Baby cows jumping and running in the fields, so cute to watch the little ones play. Our eagles, Martha & George have babies, you can see the proud parents nesting and even feeding their babies. The weather has been typical for this time of year, warm, breezy and rain for a few days, this is what April is all about, she is helping with the renewal of the the lands. I saw 12 Turkeys the other morning, 3 Tom’s strutting for the ladies, it was quite the site with the Tom’s tail feathers spread and the chirping nose they make, I was impressed, don’t know what the females thought! If you happen to see Brittney Selzer (my youngest daughter) ask her about her first deer she got! Yep, she hit a deer going home, good thing is she wasn’t hurt, bad thing is it was in MY SUV. Be alert the deer are enjoying the warm weather too and out in packs....not a heard, pack that’s a bunch you know. Time to get the garden plowed, planted and then wait to reap the harvest, I’m so hungry for a fresh tomato! I want to share a recipe that I tried, it is so easy, no mess to clean up, you don’t dirty a spoon and my family loves it! 9 x13 baking dish, 2 bags frozen berries (we loved the strawberries) 2 cups sugar over the berries, one box white cake mixed over the top of the berries, then slowly pour 1 can of 7-up over the top of the cake....bake in oven at 350 until golden brown, about an hour....enjoy! Take time to enjoy the little things in the end you will realize that they are the biggest joys you can receive.....As Always, Love & Hugs from the lake...... Connie einnoc@cvalley.net
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On February 1, 2013, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Sergeant Berry and Corporal Easley responded to a report of a fire at the Cairo Senior Citizen Apartments located in Cairo, Missouri. Upon arrival, officers observed flames coming from the roof and southwest portion of the apartment building. The burning structure was a single level building containing four separate apartments designed for senior citizens. It was evident the fire was spreading rapidly and the immediate evacuation of the occupants was crucial to their survival. Sergeant Berry and Corporal Easley quickly entered smoke filled apartments and were able to locate the three elderly tenants. Each of the tenants was quickly removed from their apartment, evaluated by ambulance personnel, and released to their family members. After all of the occupants were accounted for, Sergeant Berry and Corporal Easley assisted firefighters with moving vehicles away from the structure fire to prevent further damage from occurring. "I am very proud of the bravery of Sergeant Berry and Corporal Easley," stated Captain James E. Wilt. "Their decisive actions saved the lives of
the occupants of the apartment complex." The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle
is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!
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Week HUNTER HOWE LaPlata FFA Why do you think participating in a contest team is worthwhile? Participating in a contest team is worthwhile because I learn about things I frequently use in my life. I also get to spend more time with friends and be a part of a team. Why would you encourage others to join a contest team? I would encourage others to join a team because you can gain skills in test taking, study, and meeting new people. What does placing 1st mean to you? It means that all the early morning practices, studying. and tests are finally paying off. It also means that I have a really good teacher. What things about agriculture excite you? Agriculture excites me because I have realized how much it affects the world around me and how our society depends on it. Did growing up on a farm influence your choice to join The FFA? Absolutely! Growing up on a farm has given me certain qualities and experiences. By joining FFA, I have met similar people with the same opportunities.
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tion of Carmelita Kaiser in Moberly Friday night. Thirteen women attended the monthly Women's Council meeting at Atlanta Christian Church on April 10. Carolyn Read opened the meeting with prayer. A new member, Maurita Miller joined the group. We voted to send $50 to Central Christian College of the Bible to help buy a new security system. It was reported that approximately 20 attended the Easter Breakfast. A church business meeting will be held on April 17 at 7 PM. All church members are encouraged to attend. April 24 at 9 AM has been set as the date to clean the church kitchen. April 18 is the Women's workshop and banquet at Central Christian College of the Bible at Moberly. Five women from the group plan to attend. Gifts were made for Mother's Day. We voted to start sending $25 a month to Sammie and Barry Richardson for their work with Rescue Innocence in Columbia. Twenty-three greeting cards were sent since the last meeting. Prayer requests were given and Ruth Sullivan led in prayer. Snack bags were fixed for 6 college students. Carolyn Read served refreshments.
Matt and Tabitha Jones of Clinton, Missouri are the parents of their first child, a daughter. She has been named Adalynn Jayne. She was born April 3,2013 and weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces. Grandparents are Kyle and Cindy Palmer of Warrensburg and Scott and Paula Jones. Great grandparents are Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson of Atlanta and Jim and Harriett Palmer and the late Peggy Palmer. Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson visited Matt and Tabitha Jones and new daughter, Adalynn of Clinton one day last week. Mary Carnahan picked up her grandsons, Kelton and Colt Marsh from school on Thursday, because their sister, McKaylynn was having some test run. Later they met Sam and Stephanie Marsh, McKaylynn and Samantha at China Garden and enjoyed supper together. Mae Graham and Rhoda Graham went to Macon on business Wednesday. Stacy and Jimmy Stuart of Macon were Sunday dinner guests of Dolores Harpster. Elva Thorne of Independence spent the weekend with her sister, Marsha and Basil Hammons. Elva and Marsha attended the visita-
The big news this week is the weather. Sunday was such a perfect day. Granddaughter Nora Wood and I went to Sunday School and church. She came home with me for lunch. Then we went outside and I took all the porch furniture out in the yard and Norma hosed it off while I cleaned the porch. I then put all the furniture back and started fixing a wind chime that had broken strings on it. I soon lost patience but Norma removed all the old strings and restrung it with fishing line. She had such patience and got it fixed. Son Raymond and daughter-in-law Jessica and granddaughter Bella came to get Norma and stayed and visited for awhile. We worked on the patio for awhile and then I called my daughter-in-law in Elk City, Oklahoma and we talked for awhile. Later my friend Ann Mason and her family were out walking and stopped and visited for awhile. Later that night I fell asleep to the sound of our first big Spring storm. I love the sound of thunder and lightening. Everyone was out and
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about working in their yards and gardens on Monday and Tuesday. I even saw a few people out mowing. It has been warm and wonderful and the daffodils are blooming and I have some garden planted. Time to have the lettuce and radishes and green onions planted. The rain today lasted most of the day with some heavy rain at times. I know a lot of people dislike storms but remember last year when we were so hot and dry. We need the rain to fill all the ponds, lakes and streams. Tonight several of us went to the Clarence Senior Center to play cards. We had 6 tables of players and all of us had a great time. Come on out and join us on Wednesday night at 6:30 and you don't have to be a senior citizen to play. Remember the Clarence Homecoming is set for June 19, 20, 21, and 22. Be sure to get time off work so you won't miss anything. I do hope all of you have a blessed week and get out to enjoy Spring. Patty
Maddox Tipton Celebrates 3rd Birthday Mike, Melanie and Mady Tipton held a party for Maddox Tipton at their home in Trenton on Saturday, April 13 for his third birthday. Maddox actual birthday was on April 11. He let his Grandma Pam Burris celebrate her birthday with him since Saturday was her birthday. She wasn’t 3. Also attended was Grandpa Dean Burris; Papa Roger and Nana Betty Tipton of Macon; Uncle Matt Tipton of Macon; Uncle Shawn Burris of Moberly; Grandma Nana Reba Tipton of Macon; Aunt Karen Baker of Macon; Uncle Paul and Aunt Barb from Boonville; cousin Sheila;
church family Gavin and his Mom; Herb and Mary Lynn who would be celebrating their 40th anniversary on April 14; their mother, Lucile and Frances, and other church family. The theme was pirates and the lunch followed the theme and the cake and punch and ice cream. It was a big day for Maddox and he receive several nice presents. Annual Fire Station Meeting The Elmer Rural Fire Assoc. will hold their annual fire supper and dues on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 5 p.m. Meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Elmer Community Center. Fire dues are $35.00.
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various local schools. They also discussed recent renovations and improvements. These included the new military room, duck to dawn lighting, and general maintenance. Included in the discussion
was the acquisition of the sleigh donated by the late Leroy Teter, which will be brought to the museum this week! The Macon County Historical Society is seeking new memberships,
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which only cost $15 per year. The funds help pay to keep the building up as well as cover the utility bills. They are also seeking more volunteers to help give tours of the facility, training is provided. Also located within the museum is the Genealogy library. The Genealogy Library promotes family history research by collecting, preserving, and making available to the public genealogical and historical records of Macon County and the State of Missouri. The museum and library, Macon County’s best kept secret, is located at what is commonly known as the "Blees Annex". It was actually the gymnasium of the Blees Military Academy and was completed in 1900. Museum Hours are Thursday and Friday 2-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Other hours by appointment, call 660-3956754 or 660-395-5135.
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Nursing home with his music friends and family helping celebrate. Lenora Grear, Verna Buck, Louise Gaughn attended funeral services for John Reese in Kirksville on Saturday morning, his wife, Pat Reese was a classmate of theirs, growing up in La Plata. Also attending were Bob and Beverly Johnson, Reverend John Becker, Mike Lee and Brenda Lee. Robert and Garna Fredman hosted a birthday dinner recently for Jennifer Hall and Lauren, other guests were Jeff Hall, William Fredman and marquerite Hodges. A weiner roast was held at the home of Monell Koger on Friday evening, April 5th. Present were Shelly and Bill Herrin, Joe and Dana Weber and Jozee, Rob Aldinger, Matilda Small and Ben Caylor. A birthday breakfast was held at Grandma’s Home Cookin’ in La Plata for Monell Koger on Tuesday, April 9th. Present were Crystal Allen, Edith Fletcher, Mary Plumlee, Vonell Lentz, Maxine Johnson, Cindy Koonce, Anita Lene, Brenda Plumlee, Carol Hays, Alvina Howe and June Magers. Alma Baker, Verna Buck, Dora Lovingier, mary Harvey and Mary Slawson helped with Bingo Friday afternoon at La Plata Nursing Home. Steve and Paulette
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Recently the La Plata Masonic Lodge sponsored a Sloppy Joe Sandwich fundraiser for the La Plata Library. Pictured are Cindy Moore, La Plata Librarian and Clay Furman, lodge member, as Furman presents the Library with a $700 check from the fundraiser.
Thanks to all who sent cards, telephone calls and prayers during Evelyns sickness and death. It was such a comfort. Margaret Schempp Kincaid Marge Montague family Evelyn Hopkins family Shirley Stokes family Jim Schempp family
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On Tuesday, April 9th the La Plata Bulldogs Golf team hosted Macon winning the match 170-175. Grant Gregory of La Plata was the Individual Medalist shooting 2 over par with a 38. He was followed by Ben Bolden and Andrew Perry, both shooting 5 over par with a 41. Other La Plata scores were Jake Hodges 50, Drew Magers 52, Logan Curtis 63, Spencer Wry 62 and Dillon Huddleston 73. Macon scores were: Nate Hilker 42, Blake Rose 48, Gavin Arnold 43, Daniel Carmer 49 and Hunter DeLarm 42. On Thursday, April 11th the Bulldogs traveled to Marceline and played in the cold and wet weather bringing home 4th place from the tournament. La Plata top two scores were: Grant Gregory - 76 (+6), Individual Champion and Ben Bolden 84. On Friday, April 12th the team headed for Brookfield to participate in their tournament bringing home 7th place following, Macon 336, Kirksville 353, Salisbury 356, Putnam County 365, Milan 374, La Plata 376, Brookfield JV 400, Moberly JV 424 and Marceline 495. Grant Gregory placed 3rd in the Individual Medalist shooting an 81.
The Atlanta Hornets hosted Macon County R-IV/Bucklin on Tuesday evening, April 9th, taking a win of 18-1 in 5 innings. Marty Halley was the winning pitcher throwing all five innings with 1 run allowed, 2 hits, 3 bases on balls and 9 strikeouts. Stats for the Hornets: Garrett West 1-3, Dylan Hruska 2-5, Lance Weber 0-1, Marty Halley 1-2, Collan Thrasher 0-1, Ethan Baker 1-2, Korbin Gunnels 0-3, Trace Johnston 2-3, Lane Waddle 1-2, Matt Howlett 0-2, Sheyenne Klamert 1-1 and Chase Wait 0-1. The boys are now 3-2 overall. Atlanta played Bevier on Thursday, April 11th taking the win 11-1. Collan Thrasher was the
La Plata Ladies Golf
The La Plata Ladies’ Golf Association will begin playing golf on Tues., April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the LaPlata Golf Course. We will meet at the clubhouse and divide into teams. We would like to invite any area ladies interested in golf to join us. The goal is fellowship and fun – golfing ability is optional!! For more information call Debbie Dawdy at 660-676-0773 or email at dawdys@ cvalley.net. Hope to see some new faces this year.
by Sharron Burns
The weather has been nice all week, after the skift of snow we received on April 1st. Sunday was sunny and up to the high 60’s. Grass is beginning to green up. Farmers are spreading fertilizer and getting ready to plant. Mary Jarman and Roger Jarman enjoyed visits from Roger Jay Jarman and Lana Daniels this past few days. Friday night Donna and Jerry Gray attended the Atlanta Basketball tournament. They enjoyed seeing Chase Gray and team
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inning pitcher for Atw lanta throwing 5 innings, allowing 1 run, 6 hits, and 8 strikeouts. Stats for Atlanta were: Garrett West 1-3, Dylan Hruska 3-3, Lance Weber 2-3, Ethan Baker 2-2, Marty Halley 0-3, Collan Thrasher 1-2, Korbin Gunnels 0-3, Trace Johnston 0-2, Lane Waddle 1-1, Matt Howlett 0-1, Chase Wait 0-1 and Sheyenne Klamert 0-1. The boys are now 4-2 overall.
get 4th place. Connie Gunnels enjoyed a visit with her mother, Pearl Perry at the La Plata Nursing Home on Friday. Recently Marilyn Sinnock helped Carol Bryant hold a birthday party for Carol’s great-granddaughter, Addy Newcomer at New Cambria School. They helped Addy celebrate her 7th birthday. As a regular family routine Connie and David Gunnels hosted Sunday evening supper for Jennifer and Timerrick Gunnels, Nikisha and D.J. Couch and children and Christy Bristow. The Gifford Christian Church welcome Barry Richardson Sunday to deliver the Sunday message. Others attending were Zadie, Zoey, Ezekiel and Ozzie Richardson, Sammie Richardson, Amanda, Claire and Morgan Belfield, Debbie Newland, Donna Gray, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Roger Jarman, Mac Macray, Bud and Donna Seibold, Rich and Sharron Burns. It was a great day for celebrating for Fairy Worcester Sunday. She was celebrating her 96th birthday with her family. Helping Fairy to celebrate were Karen and Walter Manigold, Virgil and Tawyna Worcester and Shawn. Marilyn Sinnock visited Lisa Baker and granddaughter, Serenity, and Twila Tracy in La Plata this week. The Oklahoma Indians 4-H Club met Wednesday evening at the La Plata
Presbyterian Church basement. Richard Burns helped with the La Plata track meet on Tuesday. All there were close to freezing during the activities. Easter guests of Marilyn Sinnock included Carolyn Hill of Clarence and Harry Hill of Auxvasse. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the NEMO Car Club meeting held at the Wooden Nickel in Kirksville Thursday night. Gary and Linda Pyle and Richard Burns helped with the La Plata Lions Club Pancake and Sausage dinner held at the La Plata Elementary School Saturday. The Men’s Prayer Group enjoyed dining at La Pachanga restaurant in La Plata Friday night. Attending were Bob and Joan Ferry, John and Debi Becker, Ed and Linda Swinney, Robert and Beverly Johnson and Richard and Sharron Burns. Brian and Melinda Gray and children visited Donna and Jerry Gray Sunday. They went fishing and 4-wheeler riding. They also helped Brian celebrate his birthday. Addy Newcomer visited Wednesday evening with Marilyn Sinnock. Amanda, Chad, Morgan and Claire Belfield had a joyous visit with Amanda’s sister and family at Easter time. Others present included Ren and Tara Mackey, Nolan, Jerey, Melody Mackey, Molly, Aaron and Eian Becker, Bob and Betsy Mackey of Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
Bevier JH Track Results Bevier JH track teams competed at the LaPlata track on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Scoring results for Bevier's teams which showed the girls finishing 9th of 9 teams and the boys 3rd of 9 teams included: Caiti Bradley: 3rd75M Hurdles,6th Long Jump; Macey Harrington:7thDiscus 4 x 100 Relay:7thBradley, Harrington, Savannah Lowe, Scout Foster. Jeb Schaefer:5th400M; 8th High Jump; Nick Williams:1st800M; 3rd Discus; Cameron Shaw:3rd 800M;6th
100M Hurdles; Leevi Walker:4th1600M Run Dylan Hernandez Eaton:6th1600M Run; Garret Bailey:2nd 100M Hurdles; 4th Triple Jump; Jakobi Mason:8thTriple Jump; Ryan Dawson: 5th Shot Put; 6th Discus; Brock Jones:8thShot Put 4 x 100 Relay:7th Jacob Moore, Lee Allen, Robert Stuck, Izek Ferguson; 4 x 200 Relay:4thBrock Jones, Robert Stuck, Nathan Reh, Jakobi Ma son; 4 x 400 Relay:3rd Garret Bailey, Ryan Dawson, Cameron Shaw, Nick Williams.
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Spring Outdoor Recreation Spring Trout Fishing For Children & Adults American society is currently dealing with an obesity epidemic which can be directly related to lack of exercise, unhealthy dietary habits and the convenience of prepackaged, fast food meals. Spring Outdoor Activities For Children and Adults If we, as a country, are going to do something about the national obesity problem it is important to get up and be active. There are a number of spring activities outdoor recreation for children and adults, which are appropriate for people of any age and fitness level and sure to be enjoyed by everyone in the family. It is a matter of getting up and being proactive about physical fitness and making it a family affair will teach youngsters about the importance of being active. The following is a list of different activities which the whole family will enjoy: Hiking: an outdoor activity which consists of walking over different terrains and often on a trail. Backpacking: also known as trekking and is more intensive than hiking. Dog hiking: can be highly enjoyable to exercise with pets. Dog walking: get outdoors and taking the family pet for a walk can be a highly enjoyable exercise everyone looks forward to doing together Nordic walking: walking with fitness poles. Scrambling: rock-climbing or done indoors on prefabricated structures. Waterfallling: includes hunting waterfalls and hiking with others with the purpose of finding and enjoying waterfalls. Swimming: can be very enjoyable when weather permits and helps tone and shape the body. Low impact is ideal for those with limited movement or joint motility issues and is a non-impact exercise. Swimming can also be done indoors when the weather gets bad and is an activity enjoyed by everyone from small kids to even senior citizens. Running: involves either jogging or distance running, which is a great form of exercise which gets the blood flowing, melts fats and raises the heart rate, all of which are excellent for those trying to lose weight and stay in shape. Mountain cycling: a mountain activity
which can be fun for someone of more advanced fitness levels. Skiing: can be either on water or snow, great fun for the whole family. Windsurfing: a fresh water activity which many enjoy and is physically challenging and mentally stimulating. Tree climbing: great for bringing out a person’s inner child and as long as someone does not have preexisting knee or joint problems, it is a great way to stretch and work out all the muscles of the body. Rock climbing: for more advanced fitness levels and is adventurous and challenging. Kayaking: a water sport which is great for exercising the upper body. Canoeing: slower than kayaking and is an enjoyable weekend activities many families observe. Rafting: for the more physically fit individuals, not something to be done alone, but rather under the watchful eye of a guide that has been properly trained and has vast experience. Caving: exploring caves Hill walking: for people of a more advanced fitness level, but with time and enough practice people of all ages can enjoy moderate hill walking inclines Any type of outdoor activity can be done in nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city, which provides hours of exercise and entertainment. A person should never let financial limitations prevent them from getting out and enjoying all of the opportunities available around them. Outdoor activities with the family are enjoyed for the chance to observe scenery and nature, to relieve stress and in order to relax the mind and body. Benefits of Outdoor Activities Besides the chance to get out and bond with the family, there are also other numerous benefits to outdoor activities. When in the sunshine a person’s body is able to convert vitamins and minerals and when physically active it releases feel good endorphins which improves the mood and outlook tremendously. Spring activities outdoor recreation for children and adults is something that benefits everyone and should be done as much for enjoyment, as for exercise.
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Want to catch more Missouri trout? Change your methods as the seasons and local conditions change. This tells you how. Basic Equipment A hand net to land a trout (which easily break the line when pulled out of the water). A stringer identified with your name and address. Hemostats to remove swallowed hooks. Waders or waterproof boots (remember that some parks allow wading while others do not. Make sure you know the regulation for your park. Also note the felt-soled wader ban under Related Information below.) A fishing vest to carry the essentials with you. Polarized sunglasses to reduce glare and enable you to spot trout beneath the water’s surface. Rod and reel. A basic spin-cast rod and reel will work fine, but other combinations can prove to be more effective. Ultra-light rods and spinning reels are more flexible and easier to feel a strike. Rods 6 to 6½ feet long prove to be better for castability and make it easier to use a float. An ultra-light spinning reel is especially made for light line such as 4 pound test. Rigging the Rod and Reel Use a light leader, which makes the terminal end of your line less visible to fish while allowing you to use heavier line on the reel. A leader is a 2-foot section of 2-pound test (or lighter) line. Attach a snap swivel to the original line on your reel. The leader will tie to the snap swivel. If using a hook, attach a split-shot about the size of a BB above the snap swivel on the reel’s main line. Several different styles of hooks can be used depending on the
type of bait chosen. A treble hook (size 1618) works well with most cheese and dough baits. A single hook sizes- 10-16 is the choice for salmon eggs. If using a lure or selected artificial, simply tie the lure to the leader. Do not use a split shot unless the water is high. Knot Tying 1. Run the line through eye of the hook, lure or swivel at least six inches and fold to make two parallel lines. Bring the end of the line back in a circle toward hook or lure. 2. Make six turns with tag end around the double line and through the circle. Hold double line at point where it passes through eye and pull tag end to snug up turns. 3. Now pull standing line to slide knot up against eye. 4. Continue pulling until knot is tight. Trim tag end flush with closest coil of knot. This is known as a Uni-knot and will not slip. Flies lures and baits The following classes of lures are authorized for use, except where restricted. Montauk, Roaring River and Bennett Spring have divisions in their spring branch called “zones.” Zones have specific restrictions on flies, lures and baits. Each trout park will have a regulation pamphlet. Rules and zones vary between parks. Refer to the pamphlet for zones, maps and specific rules. Maramec Spring has no zone restrictions on flies, lures and baits as defined in A, B, C, and D. (A) Natural and scented baits—A natural fish food such as bait fish, crayfish, frogs permitted as bait, grubs, insects, larvae, worms, salmon eggs, cheese, corn and other food substances not containing any ingredient to stupefy, injure or kill fish. Does not include flies or artificial lures. Includes dough bait, putty or paste-type bait, any substance designed to attract fish by taste or smell and any fly, lure or bait containing or used with such substances. (B) Soft plastic bait (unscented)—Synthetic eggs, synthetic worms, synthetic grubs and soft plastic lures. (C) Artificial Lure—A lure constructed of any material excluding soft plastic bait and natural and scented bait defined in (A) or (B) above. (D) Fly—An artificial lure constructed on a single-point hook, using any material except soft plastic bait and natural and scented bait as defined in (A) or (B) above, that is tied, glued or otherwise permanently attached. Baits Trout rely mainly on their sense of smell as well as sight to detect food sources. For this
reason, there is a variety of colored scented baits available to catch trout. Common commercial brand brands include Berkeley’s Power Bait and Zeke’s. They both come in an assortment of colors and utilize scent attractants. Velveeta cheese and bread are also excellent choices. Hatchery-raised trout have fed on small brown pellets for most of their lives. For this reason, locally made dough-baits can prove exceptional for catching trout. This type of bait is usually found in the park store. Methods Drift Fishing This method can prove to be very effective in any condition. You can cover a large area and present your bait to a number of trout. Start by using a split shot approximately 12 to 24 inches from your hook. Use a leader if fishing is slow. Adjust to water conditions accordingly (larger split shot and longer leader for deeper fast moving water). Use a small treble or salmon hook. If you use a treble hook , mold your bait (Berkley’s Power Bait, Velveeta cheese, Zeke’s cheese, bread or locally made dough bait) on the hook so that it is covered entirely. Use just enough bait to conceal hook and no more. If you use a salmon hook simply hook the salmon egg through the middle. Cast upstream from the fish (if visible) and keep pace with your bait by slowly reeling in the slack line as the current pushes it downstream. Trout may bite lightly so be ready. Setting the hook requires a medium pull back on the rod. A hard hook set on trout will cause you to catch less fish. Trout can be choosy and may like one color on a given day but not the next. Try different colors if one is not working for you. Another helpful hint is to find out what other fisherman are using and this may save you some time. Flies and lures may also be used for this method. Float Fishing This method is similar to drift fishing with the exception of using a floater (bobber). A small slender floater is recommended. Adjust your floater accordingly with the depth of the trout. Set the hook when the floater makes a sudden movement. Fishing with Jigs There are several different artificial lures out there; however, marabou jigs have proven themselves year after year. They come in a variety of sizes (1/16-ounce to 1/256th of an ounce) and colors. Effective colors are yellow, olive, white, black, brown or a combination of colors. You can drift fish your marabou with or without a float. No split shot is required unless it can improve your presentation in swift/deep water or when using light jigs. Heavier jigs may require trimming the tail to about half or more. Experiment with different techniques such as a slow vibration (“jigging”) retrieve. Immediately set the hook when you feel a strike. Avoid setting the hook on sight
alone and rely more on feel. Like with bait, experiment with different colors. Tight lining Bottom fishing may be the easiest method, yet it can be very effective. Use your polarized glasses to spot trout in slow moving water and prepare for a relatively carefree fishing experience. Rigging consists of using the desired hook with bait and crimping the appropriate split shot 12 to 24 inches above the hook. Cast your line upstream from the fish and let the bait settle to the bottom. Reel up your slack line and sit back and relax while you wait for a strike. Watch your pole closely for the slightest movement because trout may bite lightly. After a few minutes reel your line in and check your bait. Freshly bait your hook and cast in a different spot. Avoid using this method in high water. Tips For Success Murky Water You can use heavier line and a heavier split shot during murky water conditions. The murky water will help conceal heavier line. A heavier split shot or lure is often required because the water level will tend to be higher and swifter when murky. Clear Water Use clear nylon sewing machine thread or two pound test line for leader line on a clear sunny day. Trout will often see larger line and shy away under clear water conditions. Use your polarized glasses to locate fish. Trout generally tend to school up in deep holes when the spring level is low. For more detailed information about your fishing trip such as stream conditions, directions, or any question, please contact the hatchery office located in each park. C Y
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2013 Spring Outdoor Fun.... 30 Fresh Ways To Spend Time With The Grandkids The Sun Is Back! Take Advantage Of It With Your Grandchildren. Get excited for spring! Flower buds are starting to peek out. Birds are returning to the neighborhood. The sun feels warmer and brighter than it has in months, and the arrival of daylight saving time means it stays light later, too. Leave those thoughts of snowstorms behind. Spring is here and we have 30 fun ideas to get you in the mood for the loveliest season. 1. Grow something you can eat. We aren’t just talking a little pot with grocery store basil. Pick out a fruit or vegetable that you and your grandchild can plant from seed and nurture together. Try tomatoes, beets, or any kind of beans. Ask a local gardening expert if you aren’t sure what will grow. 2. Go to a baseball game. The beginning of Major League Baseball season is one of the annual markers that warm weather is just around the corner. Take your grandkids out to the park for all the pomp and circumstance — and Cracker Jack. If you don’t want to shell out for the pricey pro tickets, look into local minor league, college, or even high school games. Take the kids to the ballpark. 3. Sleep outside. This is one of the great thrills of childhood. Oh, don’t be a stick in the mud — join in! Pitch a tent together in the backyard, get out the sleeping bags and flashlights, and have a ball. 4. Pick flowers. We aren’t suggesting you violate any laws or annoy any neighbors. A picked flower here and there won’t destroy any prized landscaping. Walk through your neighborhood or a local park and see how many shapes and colors of flowers you can collect. Don’t forget to stop and smell them, of course. 5. Make flower crafts. Drying or pressing the beautiful blooms you find opens up a world of elegant crafts you can make together. Make cards, candles, soaps, and more. 6. Take an evening stroll. Listen to the cicadas. Savor the light of dusk. Wave to the neighbors. Enjoy the little things. 7. See all the new baby animals at the petting zoo. This is a lot of fun and educational. 8. Tie-dye T-shirts. Celebrate the colors of the season
with this timeless craft. Older grandkids will love making a cool new T-shirt of their own design. 9. Wash the car together. Talk about good clean fun! Too few kids these days get to enjoy this wet and wild chore. Spray each other with the hose (a must) and scrub along to your favorite songs. Don’t forget to towel dry the car — it keeps the water spots to a minimum. 10. Climb a tree. If you are able!!! 11. Dig for worms. Remember the amazing, and sometimes startling, discoveries under a stone in spring? Who knows what you’ll find lurking below the surface of your yard. Get your hands dirty together and see what you unearth. 12. Teach them how to play golf. If you love the game, give your grandchild the patient instruction it takes to impart its wisdom. She learns a game she can play her whole life and you gain a playing partner. 13. Make flower arrangements. A lot of dandelions in a small bud vase is very rewarding. 14. Make a birdfeeder. Kids love to spot blue jays, cardinals, and other feathered friends. Bring the birds to your backyard with this fun craft you can do together. 15. Go to a farmer’s market. Take advantage of the comfortable morning temperatures and see what local farmers are offering. The markets provide countless opportunities to teach, and you might just get the kids to try a new vegetable for once. Kids love samples! 16. Show them how to get the honey from a honeysuckle flower. Internet it, or go to the library if you don’t know. - could be #31-J 17. Dust off the sports gear. Kick a ball, throw a Frisbee, shoot hoops, whatever sports activity that you and your family do. 18. Make your own stained glass. Your local crafts store is full of all kinds of fun projects that you can hang in windows for a dazzling effect. Take advantage of all that wonderful natural light. 19. Make pasta primavera. This simple dish is the perfect recipe to showcase the tastes of the season. Together, pick out a selection of your favorite vegetables. Sauté them in olive oil and seasoning and
CWD Remains Confined To Linn-Macon-County Core Area The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed four more cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in freeranging deer. The four deer were among 102 harvested in January and February in the CWD Core Area of Linn and Macon counties. The Core Area is comprised of a 29-squaremile block along the northern part of the Linn- and Macon-county border where CWD was first detected in free-ranging deer in early 2012. The intensive sampling effort was conducted by MDC and participating landowners to monitor infection rates, and limit the spread of the disease by reducing local deer numbers. These four new cases bring the total confirmed cases of the disease to 10 in Missouri free-ranging deer with all from the small section of Linn and Macon counties. MDC tested 3,225 harvested deer statewide for CWD last year, including 196 from the CWD Core Area, and 1,783 from the Department’s larger six-county CWD Containment Zone consisting of Adair, Chariton, Linn, Macon, Randolph and Sullivan counties. MDC has
tested more than 38,000 deer for the disease since 2001. “Our extensive CWD testing indicates we caught the disease while it is still limited to a small number of deer in a very concentrated area,” says MDC State Deer Biologist Jason Sumners. “We hope that by reducing deer numbers in the Core Area, we can remove those with CWD. This will help reduce the spread of the disease to other deer in the area, and prevent, or at least dramatically slow, the spread to other areas of Missouri.” Sumners adds that more than 90 percent of Missouri land is privately owned, so landowners are vital to deer management and to MDC’s efforts to limit the spread of CWD. “We greatly appreciate the cooperation of these local landowners,” Sumners said. “The effort to reduce deer numbers within the 29-square-mile core area will help protect the health of deer throughout the state.” He added that MDC will continue testing harvested free-ranging deer for CWD during future deer seasons.
Discover Nature With MDC At A Family Crappie Clinic The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites families to discover nature with a crappie clinic from 7 a.m. to noon on May 4 at Mark Twain Lake State park. This program is open to youths and their parent or adult mentor. All participants must attend a mandatory classroom session from 6 – 8 p.m. on May 3 at M.W Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center at Mark Twain Lake. The clinic is free, but pre-registration is required by May 2. The clinic will cover basic crappie fishing skills including casting, tying knots, and proper bait and tackle. There will also be a presentation on fish biology and management. On Saturday, participants will be taken out by guides on boats to try out their skills first hand. There is no cost for the program and all equipment and bait will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own fishing gear. “With some good weather and a little luck we should be fishing on one of Missouri’s great crappie lakes during the best time of year” said Rob Garver, MDC outdoor skills specialist. “With a little luck, families should go home with plenty of fish that’s ready to C Y
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pair with your favorite pasta. 20. Take their picture in a bed of flowers. Beautiful babies and beautiful blossoms, a match made in heaven. 21. Get dirty in the yard. Mow the grass. Pull weeds. Till flower beds. Replant. Cut back. Find the fun in getting sweaty, and teach your grandkids how to manage the landscaping while you do it. 22. Make a fruity dessert. Skip the heavy desserts and opt for something fresh. Make a compote, pie, or crisp. Pair fresh fruit with whipped cream, ice cream, or yogurt. Try caramelizing fruits on a clean grill — it really brings out the natural sweetness! 23. Take your binoculars and go bird-watching. Teaches you both patience! Them to be quiet and you in getting them to be quiet. 24. Make a game out of spring cleaning. You’ll be surprised at how much help you can get with this annual ritual by turning chores into games. Race to see who can fold and stow the most sweaters; send the kids on a scavenger hunt for the beach chairs and jumbo towels, or find another fun way to spin the tasks that lie ahead of you. 25. Have a garage sale and give the kids jobs. Sharing in the profits teaches them that work correlates to money. 26. Build a tree house. Not everything worth doing in life is easy. If you think you can handle this job, the house you build together will be a creation your grandchild will remember forever. 27. Hang prisms in windows to make rainbows. They are beautiful and memorizing. 28. Play in the rain. We spend so much time running to get out of the rain that we forget how nice a warm shower can feel as it soaks you to the bone. Put on your swimsuits and get out in the yard. Have the grandkids swimming in the ditches. 29. Find a local set of swings. Show them how to pump their legs to go higher all on their own. 30. Eat outside together. Everyone enjoys eating outside for a picnic or under the stars.
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Always Right On Target For hunters, the calendar moves not in months or days, but in seasons. Each new hunting season brings opportunities to practice skills and celebrate success. In Missouri, spring turkey season means optimal hunting in beautiful settings. Before heading out to bag a big bird, sharpen your aim and shooting skills — archery and rifle — at the Middle of Nowhere Gun and Archery Club, in Harris. Bow hunters take aim on an excellent archery course, approved by the National Field Archery Association. Facilities include a covered, 100-yard rifle range, built to NRA specifications. Hearing and eye protection is required. Majestic trees soar high at General Watkins Conservation Area, located near Oran, 15 miles south of Cape Girardeau. Beech, red oak, hickory and walnut trees provide the backdrop for your turkey hunt and for a lovely walk in the woods. The area’s steep canyons add extra beauty to this serene location. An equally enjoyable Southeast Missouri turkey experience awaits at Apple Creek Conservation Area, in Altenburg. Steep hills and narrow valleys characterize this 2,082-acre area, where the northern border is marked by approximately 2.5 miles of Apple Creek Stream frontage. In northeast Missouri, near Lewistown, adventure abounds at Deer Ridge Conservation Area. This is a prime turkey area. You can sharpen your skills at the James B. Jenkins Shooting Range. Enjoy fishing in Deer Ridge Community Lake and in one of two nearby streams. Set aside some time to explore Deer Ridge’s human history; artifacts in this area reveal a land used by at least five American Indian tribes. Countless birds and animals call Bluffwoods Conservation Area. This gorgeous area, nine miles south of St. Joseph, offers turkey hunting, hiking, camping and phenomenal bird-watching — Audubon Missouri named Bluffwoods an “Important Bird Area,” so be sure to take binoculars.
Two Years of Improved Production is Good News for Turkey Hunters Improved turkey production in 2011 was a welcomed sight after the poor hatches that plagued Missouri from 2007–2010. The good hatch in 2011, along with an increased number of jakes (one-year-old male turkeys) in 2012, will result in more 2-year-old gobblers in 2013. Because 2-year-old gobblers are generally more vocal and willing to come to hunters’ calls, this is good news for turkey hunters looking forward to this year’s spring season. Turkey production in 2012 was improved as well, coming in 42 percent above the previous 5-year average and 21 percent above the 10year average. Missouri’s turkey population hasn’t experienced two consecutive years of production comparable to 2011 and 2012 in more than a decade. These hatches should bolster turkey numbers throughout much of Missouri. Because hatch success drives turkey abundance, continued improvements in production should increase turkey numbers in the Show-Me State. Transitional Times Missouri’s turkey population has undergone a transition during the past several decades. In the 1970s and 80s, when the recently-restored population was expanding rapidly, people often reported seeing flocks of turkeys that numbered well into the hundreds. During that time, production was extremely high as turkeys took advantage of vacant, highly suitable habitat. But a basic ecological principle eventually caught up with Missouri’s turkeys. As wildlife populations grow, factors that limit their size exert ever-greater influence. Habitats become crowded, predators find easy pickings, and disease spreads more quickly. By increasing mortality, decreasing production, or doing both, each limiting factor puts the brakes on an expanding population. Missouri’s wild turkeys are no exception. Although the hatches of 2011 and 2012 should increase turkey numbers, and there’s potential for continued growth, it’s not likely that turkey numbers will increase to the peak populations observed following restoration. Wild turkey populations are dynamic, and turkey reproductive success is rarely stable. In the future, ebbing and flowing of turkey numbers can be expected, as this is the nature of the species. A Comprehensive Approach to Wild Turkey
Management The Conservation Department takes a comprehensive approach to managing the state’s turkey population. In addition to analyzing harvest data, brood surveys and wildlife observation surveys are conducted each year to monitor trends in turkey production and abundance. Additionally, the Conservation Department surveys thousands of hunters each year to obtain information about hunter opinions, success, and satisfaction. Its Wild Turkey Harvest Management Plan guides the Department’s approach to turkey management. Along with management objectives, such as ensuring the long-term well being of the turkey population and allowing harvest within sustainable limits, the plan outlines criteria that are evaluated each year to determine harvest regulations. The Department sets spring turkey season to begin after a considerable proportion of breeding has occurred. Due to this timing and the fact that male turkeys represent 99 percent of the harvest, spring hunting does not limit turkey population growth. Although a portion of the fall harvest consists of female turkeys, current fall harvest levels are within acceptable limits. In 2012, fall firearms hunters harvested about 8,500 turkeys, which is considerably lower than the harvest of nearly 45,000 turkeys during the spring season. Each year, biologists monitor both harvests, and make changes to regulations when appropriate. Both the Department’s Regulations Committee and the Conservation Commission review Turkey regulations annually. Decisions are based upon both science and public input. The Department strives to ensure the well being of the state’s turkey population and to provide world-class turkey hunting. Missouri’s Wild Turkey Population Remains Strong Missouri is recognized as offering some of the nation’s best turkey hunting. Each year, the state’s turkey harvest ranks among the highest in the country. The improved production of 2011 should result in an increase in the number of 2-year-old gobblers during the 2013 spring season. The hatch of 2012 should continue this trend into 2014. Missouri’s turkey population remains strong, offering hunters a tremendous opportunity to enjoy one of the state’s most cherished natural resources.
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NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The state of Missouri to: Unknown Father. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, Probate Division, the objection and general nature of which is to appoint a guardian and conservator for the above minor child will affect your status as
natural guardian and conservator of said child. The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the atttorney for Petitioners is: Lesa L. Bonnett, LAW OFFICE OF LESA L. BONNETT, LLC, 128 Vine Street, P.O. box 394, Macon, MO 63552. You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against the petition within forty-five days after the 27th day of March, 2013, judgment and order by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 21st day of March, 2013. /s/ Denice Ziebarth Probate Clerk Dates of publication are March 27, April 3, 10, and 17, 2013.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI
In Re: The Estate of Robert E. LeFort Deceased Estate No. 13MA-PR00009
In Re: Matter of the Petition of Ashley Lynn Treon For Change of Name Estate No. 13MA-DR00013
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To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Robert E. LeFort, Decedent: On March 27, 2013, Lois Noland was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert E. LeFort, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The personal representative’s address and phone number is: 101 E. Washington Street, Macon, MO 63552; (660) 385-6173. The personal representatives attorneys name, business address and phone number is: Wallace W. Trosen, One Crown Drive, PO Box 267, Kirksville, MO 63501; (660) 665-4070. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: September 5, 2012. Date of first publication: April 3, 2013.
NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of March, 2013 by judgment and orer of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, the name of Ashley Lynn Treon of Macon, Macon County, Missouri was changed to Ashley Lynn Pate. /s/ Philip E. Prewitt Judge Dates of publication are April 3, 10 and 17, 2013.
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At this public invite forum, we hope to enlighten anyone wishing to learn about today’s world of recycling, the lifestyle of in-home recyclers and fill them in on “how and why” the non-profit Macon County Sheltered Workshop is affected by this program. Macon Diversified Industries is a non-profit sheltered workshop for Macon County, using appropriations from state funding, public and private monetary or goods donations, grant funding opportunities, and work contracts to support our primary mission: “To provide dignified competitive employment to our area’s workforce living and working with disabilities.” Your donation of recyclable materials, collected through this program of in-home and curbside collection,will support a healthy environment. It will also help create more employment opportunities in our area for hardworking people living and working with disabilities. Dede Spidle, Supervisor • (660) 385-3111 • Monday to Friday • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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