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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
SPRING IS HERE!
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Wanda Dausman Atlanta, Missouri EASTER BUNNY IS COMING TO LA PLATA
The Easter Bunny will be coming to La Plata on Saturday, March 31st at the annual Alpha Beta Alpha Sorority Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will be held at the Olive McLorn House in La Plata from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Beginning at 11:00 children’s games will begin, hot dogs, cookies and drinks will be provided and at 12:00 noon the hunt will be held. The Easter Bunny will be attending the festivities and will be available for pictures with the children.
LA PLATA ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS Attention Parents….If your child will be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2112-2013 school years please contact Lori in the office to schedule their appointment for Kindergarten screening. Eligible students must be 5 on or before July 31st. Screenings will be held on Tuesday, March 27th beginning at 12:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 28th beginning at 7:30 a.m. Time slots will take approximately 1 hour. You will need to bring the child’s immunization record, social security and birth certificate. If you do not have a child already enrolled in K-12th grade, you will also need to bring proof of residence, such as a rent receipt or rental agreement, utility bill, real estate contract or tax receipt, or land-line phone bill with your name and address printed on it. While your child is being screened, parents will fill out enrollment papers. Once the child has completed the screening, Mrs. Wood will meet with you to go over the results. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the elementary office at 332-7003.
Trees are blooming and perennials are budding and springing up from underground with beautiful colors, the air is wonderful to breathe with the fresh smells coming in the windows. Its great to feel the breeze and hear the wonderful sounds of young ones, as well as the old.
Nunan Meat Market Now Open For Business BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
After several months of tearing down, moving, reconstructing, cleaning, butchering and setting up again the Nunan Meat Market at Millard is now open for business. Driving up and down Highway 63 you might have seen the bright yellow and red sign with the Nunan name, well the day has come when the market
is now ready to see faces and ready to meet and greet new customers. Gary and Carol Nunan opened Nunan Locker near Hurdland in 2008 doing custom butchering for local farmers and deer processing. After great thought and huge expectations the Nunan’s uprooted and moved their business in order to further serve the community, by making their business
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Garet Nunan operates the meat cutter at Nunan’s Meat Market, which is now open for business.
WOLTER SELECTED HONORABLE MENTION IN 2012 MISSOURI SCHOLARS High school senior Ashton Wolter of Adair County R-II High School has been selected an “Honorable Mention” student in the 2012 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2012. The announcement was made by Brent Doolin, principal at Adair County R-II High School, Brashear, MO 63533. Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored
by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for this statewide recognition. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had to first meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included ten “events” designed to assure the academic strength of the student.
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Nunan Meat Market Now Open For Business Continued from page A1 more efficient for their customers and keeping their prices comparable to local grocery stores. Opening on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, Nunan Meat Market processes and sells the same locally grown meat including pork and beef from local farmers from Knox, Macon and Adair Counties. The market also offers deli meats and cheeses, a small grocery corner with soda, milk, bread and water and a frozen cooler featuring assortments of meats and pork sausage. Nunan’s will continue to feature locally raised beef and pork. Animals will be purchased from local farmers. Butchering will be done on the premises. The meat is processed, cut and packaged for their customers. Keeping their business local is their way of saying “Thank You” to their customers and they will continue the local process. Along with the Market, Nunan’s also offer the same great custom butchering and deer processing. Just pick up the phone, call for an appointment at (660)956-9428 and bring it in. The Market is open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The business is located at 26010 US Highway 63, just four miles south of Kirksville and approximately seven miles north of La Plata. You can’t miss the sign on the east
side of the road. So make sure you take the time to stop by and meet Gary, Carol, Garet and Haley Nunan, let them know you appreciate their move and took the time to make their business a modern family owned market for the local community, helping the local farmers, assisting the local community and keeping it here in Adair County. They look forward to serving their customers. Congratulations to the Nunan family and good luck to you with your new adventure.
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Nunan Meat Market is now open in Millard after several months of preparation. The business is located on Highway 63 near Millard. Gary and Carol Nunan opened Nunan Locker near Hurdland in 2008 specializing in custom butchering for local farmers, and also deer processing. The business will feature locally raised beef and pork, and also deli meats, cheeses, a small grocery store with soda, milk, bread, water and a frozen cooler featuring meats and sausages. Keeping their business local is their way of saying “Thank You” to their current and future customers.
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MACON COUNTY Tax Assessment Lists Are Due Please mail your assessment sheet in or bring it by the office to avoid penalty. 101 E. Washington St. Macon, Mo 63552
Heartfelt thanks for all the Happy 60th Anniversary Wishes. They certainly helped make our anniversary a very special celebration, and we so appreciate your thoughtfulness. Sara Beth & Darrell Fouch Members - (left to right) front row: Sydney Sykes, Chloe Sykes, Kourtney Arnold and Alli Garrett; back row: Mr. Shultz, band director, Blake Pflum, Christopher Longano, Ashley Fortney and Abby Hall.
NEMO AAA Nominations Nominations are currently being accepted for the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging (NEMO AAA) Board of Directors and delegates to the Silver Haired Legislature. Nominations will be accepted at the NEMO AAA office or at the Senior Centers throughout our sixteen county service area through April 13, 2012. NEMO AAA serves the counties of: Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby and Warren. Elections will take place May 7-11, 2012 at local Senior Centers. Board members must be a resident of the county for which they are elected and have an interest in aging issues, needs and programs. Elected board members serve a three year term and need not be sixty (60) years of age. The Silver Haired
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Elmer Elmer Baptist Church 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Wed. night services Elmer Christian Church Brother David Mason 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service
Millard New Hope Methodist Reformed Church Rev. Jim Maxey 9:15 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 2nd Wed. at 6:30 pm Illinois Bend Community Church Pastor John Davison 332-7779, Highway 3 8:00 am Sun. Breakfast 8:30 am Sunday Worship
La Plata La Plata First Baptist Church Interim Pastor
Legislature is a model legislature composed of elected representatives from throughout Missouri. Silver Haired Legislature elections for representatives and senators will take place in three regions: Northeast (Adair, Clark, Knox, Schuyler and Scotland counties)- one representative; Mark Twain (Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby counties)- one senator and three representatives; Boonslick (Lincoln, Montgomery and Warren counties)- four representatives. Individuals who are interested in serving on the NEMO AAA Board of Directors and/or the Silver Haired Legislature may contact local senior centers or the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging for the appropriate form(s). For more information call the NEMO AAA office at 660-665-4682 or 1-800664-6338.
Stump Your Friends
RE-ELECT Charlie Thompson For Mayor
Experience! Honesty! Integrity! Open Door Policy!
Last weeks “Stump Your Friends” has not been guesssed. Guesses have been Peggy Loe and Alma Baker and Susie Sees. If you have pictures of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to have them. Drop them in the mail to The Home Press, PO Box 57, La Plata, MO 63549. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope so we can return the photo to you. Or you can email them to lpnews@marktwain.net. Make sure to let us know who is in the photo.
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Mowing Bids The City of La Plata is now accepting mowing bids for the City Park, Reservoir and Santa Fe Lake. Mowing will be as needed based on mutual agreement with the La Plata Park Board. Bids must be received in the La Plata City Hall not later than Monday, April 2, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. La Plata City Hall, 101 S. Gex Street, La Plata, Missouri 63549, phone 660332-7166 or fax 660-332-7286. EOE
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Goldsberry Seventh Day Adventists Pastor Pat Stout 9:30 am Sunday Services
Ethel Ethel Christian Church Minister Ken Mason 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship Macon County Larger Parish Ethel Presbyterian Church Pastor Mary Ellen Waychoff
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Gifford Gifford Christian Church Nathan Peters 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Church Services
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
LOCH HAVEN RESIDENTS ATTEND MEMORY DAY
Blonde But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
Oh my goodness, last week was a very busy week. Work here, work there, meetings, doctor’s appointments, treadmill walking and I began my new class on Thursday night. I’ve decided that one can never be too smart. LOL Even though I already know everything I think my brain is big enough for just a few more things. Which leads me to a joke I heard last week… A lawyer and a blonde were sitting next to each other on the long flight from Kirksville to Vegas. The lawyer leans over to her and asks if she would like to play a fun game. The blonde just wants to sleep so she politely declines and faces the window to catch a few winks. The lawyer persists and explains that the game is really easy and a lot of fun. He explains “I’ll ask you a question and if you don’t know the answer you pay me $5 and vice versa.” Again she politely declines and tries to get some sleep. The lawyer, now somewhat agitated says, “Okay, if you don’t know the answer, you pay me $5 and if I don’t know the answer I will pay you $500.” This catches the blonde’s attention and figuring that there will be no end to the torment unless she plays, agrees to the game. The lawyer asks the first question, “What’s the distance from the earth to the moon?”
JEFFCOAT The blonde does not say a word, reaches into her purse, pulls out a $5 bill and hands it to the lawyer. Now it’s her turn. She asks the lawyer, “What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four?” The lawyer throws her a puzzled look. He takes out his laptop computer and searches all references. Frustrated, he emails all his friends and coworkers, nobody has any help. After three hours, while the plane is getting ready to land, he wakes the blonde and hands her the $500. The blonde thanks him and puts it in her purse. The lawyer, who is more than miffed, says “OK” and asks, “Well, so what’s the answer?” Without a word she reaches into her purse again and hands him $5. My point of this joke, ALL Blondes are not DUMB!! LOL Enjoy your week, weather is great! P.S. Still no baby, Quinci Jo is as stubborn as her mama. Keep It Kool, Bec
COMMENT
From The Mayor’s Desk by Charlie Thompson, Mayor, City of La Plata The Mayor and City Hall have received numerous calls concerning the publishing last week of a new ordinance that hadn’t been passed yet by the City Council. Not sure how that came about. Anyway, the ordinance now has been passed by the City Council and signed into law by the Mayor. It does not change any rules or regulations for normal riding of ATV’s, motorized vehicles, bicycles, etc., within the city limits. This ordinance was created to help solve a problem at the new reservoir. Apparently a lot of ATV riding has been occurring within the lake property and on the dam causing a lot of damage. This was discovered while inspecting the CRP land at the lake. ATV trails were clearly being established on both the North and South sides of the lake. Climbing trails were made on the sides of the dam. This is causing problems with
MAYOR THOMPSON soil compaction (lowering of height of dam), vegetation loss, rutting, erosion, etc. The City has been forced to erect new fencing and gates on the lake property to try and halt this problem. Go ahead and ride your ATV’s and other motorized vehicles in the City. However, do it legally. One word of caution! If you carry passengers of any age on vehicles that weren’t designed for that purpose, you or your kids will be ticketed by the police. This is a life threatening situation and these vehicles are not toys. In the meantime, have a great summer.
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On March 5, 2012 (front row Evelyn Brown, Dawn Moore, George Morgan (back row) Sandy Ralston and Blanche Neeson attended Memory Day at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. They spoke with congressmen concerning increasing funds for the Alzheimer’s Service Grant in the Department of Health and Senior Services budget. To read more Loch Haven family news turn to page A7.
FAITH
Pastor’s Corner Who is your leader? Do you follow just anyone who volunteers? Does it make any difference? Yes. It does make difference who you allow to be your leader. Some people are better leaders than others. Some want to be your leader just because they want the power and the money that sometimes comes with being leader. Some want to be your leader just because it seems fun when they watch someone else lead. Some want to be your leader just to be in control of someone or something. Some, a few, want to be your leader because they truly want to help others. I don’t know who you’re leader is but I know someone who wants to be your leader. I know of several who want to be, but I really know one who wants to be your leader and I know him well. As you might expect from me, that person’s name is Jesus. What qualifies Jesus to be your leader? For starters, he is the only Son of the God who created you and all that is on the earth and God, his Father, he even created the earth. Jesus was there with him when
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Dr. Robert Gordon, La Plata Superintendent, submitted his resignation.
~ PASTOR THOMAS God created it all. Jesus also lived for a time on this earth. He didn’t come as a hero on a white horse or even a hero with a shiny car. Jesus came as an ordinary baby boy. Jesus grew up and was obedient to the Jewish religious laws. He lived as one who had nothing, no possessions, no riches. He knew the hurt that comes from rejection. He knew the pain from hunger. He knew everything we go through in this life. He even knew death and he beat death and was raised again by his Father. Jesus is a leader who knows where you have been and where you need to go. Will you choose Jesus as your leader?
Army Pvt. Adam L. Thomas, a graduate of La Plata High School, completed basic training.
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Wilma Williamson of La Plata passed away at the age of 81.
~ Laurence I. Miller D.O. performed the first corneal transplant at Grim-Smith Hospital on Maude Priebe of Memphis, MO.
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Mr. and Mrs. Cleophas of La Plata celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Denzil Thomas
Nutrition Site Menu 660.665.9163 March 26 - March 30, 2012
Monday, March 26th Meatloaf, AuGratin potatoes, baked beans, bread, oranges and milk.
Tuesday, March 27th Tenderloin on bun, French fries, spinach, banana cream pie and milk.
Wednesday, March 28th Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, peach crisp and milk.
Thursday, March 29th Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, butter beans, bread and butter, banana split salad and milk.
Friday, March 30th Tuna casserole, lettuce salad, pickled beets, French bread, pears and milk.
Thelma West was hired by the La Plata school system to work in the custodial department.
March 23, 1972
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A total of $225,700 was distributed to county schools by County Treasurer Carol Walker.
~ A Cadette troup of the girl scouts in La Plata planted 24 Jack Pine Seedlings at the Santa Fe Lake in observance of plant a tree day.
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Members of the board of directors for the La Plata Fishing and Boating club made plans to improve the Santa Fe Lake.
~ Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Berry opened the La Plata Clothing Company in La Plata.
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COMMUNITY NEWS by Sharron Burns
It appears Spring has sprung -- the Bradford pear is in full bloom, Quince is blooming, Forsythia is blooming, Jonquils are blooming and the Primrose is blooming. Everything is ready to burst and grow if we get the promised 3-5 inches of rain next week. We had 70- 80 degrees this weekend!! Fairy Worcester visited her daughter and son in law, Karen and Walter Manigold, this weekend. Roger Jarman had Sunday lunch with his parents, Mary and Roger Jarman. Kate Laird visited Donna and Bud Seibold this week. Jeremy Jarman visited his grandparents, Roger and Mary Jarman, this weekend. Ron Fry came to enjoy cards with Ronda and Steve Van Hara. Timerrick, Aiden and Connie Gunnels visited Pearl Perry Saturday at La Plata Nursing Home. While at La Plata Nursing Home, Sharron Burns visited Donna Brown, Reed Roberts, Bobby Buck, Virgil Lindberg, Leola Schneider, Ruth Hawkins and Marteena Gunnels Monday. Thursday evening Richard Burns attended the Habit for Humanity meeting held in Kirksville. Atalpal 2 club met at Blanche Meeks home Thursday. Saturday Richard and
Sharron Burns enjoyed Corn Beef, Cabbage and Corn Bread at the Methodist lunch. Sunday supper guests of Connie and David Gunnels were Timerrick, Mike and Jennifer Gunnels, Derrick Gunnels, Hillary and Wyatt Hamilton, Christy and Rob Bristow, Dillon Huddleston, Niki Couch and children. They celebrated Wyatt’s 5th birthday. The Gifford Christian Church was again graced by Nathan Peters as the Sunday speaker. He was accompanied by fiancĂŠe, Katie. Enjoying the sermon were Amanda, Claire and Morgan Belfield, Debbie Newland, Kirby Bailey. Donna and Jerry gray, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Rich and Sharron Burns, Mac Mc Ray, Leighton and Kim Shoop, Adam, Seth and Drew Roberts. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the “95â€? performance at Macon Royal Theatre Friday evening. Jamie Nelson Bowen gave a wonderful evening. Ronda and Steve Van Hara and Jessica Wobken attended the wedding of Joe Weber and Dana Halstead at Elmer Baptist Church Saturday evening. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the La Plata High School Pre Contest Spring Concert at La Plata Christian Church Tuesday evening.
Birth Announcement Cooper Lee Vozza Katie and Rob Vozza of Des Moines, Iowa are the parents of a son born December 27, 2011. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 ž inches in length. He has been named Cooper Lee. He joins one brother, Bennett, age 2. Grandparents are Tom and Linda Vozza and Randy and Peggy Mikel, all of Kirksville, Missouri. Greatgrandparents are Lola Snyder of Kirksville, Missouri and Joan Hamlin of Edina, Missouri, Joan Green of Lamoni, Iowa and Howard and Donna Lee of Greentop, Missouri.
NEWS
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Atalpal Club Meets The Atalpal Club met March 13th at Grandma’s for lunch with Maxine Lock as hostess. Iris Chaney called meeting to order with all giving Pledges to Flag. Roll call was answered with your favorite Spring flower. Minutes of last December meeting read and approved. Old Business Donation for Fuel assistance was taken care of in December. We received one Thank You note, and also thank you from Sorority for donations to Veterans Day Dinner. New Business Donations to After Prom and Easter Egg Hunt to be made. Maxine gave program of several readings. Present besides hostess were Ellen Wood and granddaughter Morgan Fitzpatrick, Verna Buck, Iris Chaney and Ella Clem. Bonelle Crosby will be hostess in April. Home Circle Club Home Circle Club met March 19th in the home of Pam Jenson. Nancy Belfield presided at a short business meeting. The meeting opened by praying the Lord’s Prayer. Roll call was “My favorite hobby�. Many different and interesting hobbies were discussed. The afternoon was spent visiting, enjoy-
ing a delightful glucose free dessert and having a guided tour of the Jenson home. The April meeting will be a carry-in noon luncheon at the home of Linda Moots. TOPS TOPS MO #877 La Plata met Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church Fellowship Hall with seven members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges and the “TOPS Rededication Song� led by Karen C. Roll call was, “did you lose weight and did you write down everything in your TOPS Do-It Booklet?� Best TOPS loser was Karen C. and runner up was Nancy. Veva was best KOPS loser. Karen C. ordered a book titled “Hungry Girl�, which has a website, hungry girl.com with much helpful information and recipes. Our weekly challenge is to bring two new low calorie, healthy recipes that are sensible and taste good. A real challenge. We closed with the “TOPS Goodnight Song� led by Karen C. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail for more information at 660-651-3025.
by Pam Burris
Dean and Pam Burris spent Monday through Thursday with Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton to help babysit while the babysitter’s husband had surgery in Trenton. Dean and Pam Burris called on Beulah Aldinger this past week. Congratulations to the newlyweds, Joe and Dana Weber, they were married on March 17, 2012. Elmer Baptist Church had 22 in attendance for Sunday school on March 18 and 24 for worship service. Bro. Zach Vicars, our new pastor, called us together to pray and we had a puppet skit entitled “So What Is Easter All About?�. Bro. Zach’s sermon was taken from Luke 19:28-44 part of a series of “Journey To The Cross�
and this week’s on “Our Coming King!� His points were the preparation, the celebration and the lamentation. Sunday afternoon the Elmer Baptist Church held their monthly mission study and it was on the Week of Prayer for North America Missions and those present were Bro. Zach Vicars from Kirksville, Alvina Howe, Glen Neumann, Donald Crosby and Dean and Pam Burris. Elmer Baptist Church will be observing The Lord’s Supper next Sunday, March 25. Elmer Baptist Church will be having Sunrise Easter Services at 6 a.m.; Sunday school at 7 a.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m. All are welcome.
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Women’s Council met at Atlanta Christian Church met March 14 with thirteen women present. Dolores Harpster gave the opening prayer. We will send $20 to Central Christian College of the Bible in response to their Minuteman letter. Our Revival will be March 25-28 at 7pm each night. Jeff Jordan, former minister of Atlanta Christian Church, will be preaching. Gary Fagan of Novelty will be leading songs. Missionaries from and orphanage in Romania will speaking be at our church on April 10 at 7pm. Everyone is invited. Nancy Stroppel, formerly of the Anabel area, will speak here on April 11. She is the author of a book, “See The Salvation of the Lord� , about living through the farm crisis in the 1980s. We will send $50 to Shiloh this year for garden needs. The church Easter breakfast will be At 8AM on April 8 with the men cooking. Clients of Corrie Willis stuffed a thousand eggs for the upcoming Easter Egg hunt. Prayer requests were given and Ruth Sullivan led in prayer. Shara Thrasher
gave devotions. she read “Weary of Worry� and “Activate the Power�. She also read Ephesians 3:1621. Edith Fletcher served refreshments. Mariam Farrington and Dolores Harpster attended the Carousel Productions presentation of “9-5�. Dolores’ daughter, Stacy Stuart was one of the cast members. Bianca Carnahan of Moberly spent Friday overnight with her grandparents, Lynn and Mary Carnahan. Bianca and Mary went to Kirksville on Saturday. Mae Graham, Rhoda Graham, Amy, Lexie and Drailyn King, met Sarah Grinder at the Mexican restaurant for lunch after church Sunday. Terry and Carla Garnett visited Helen Garnett Sunday. Sunday afternoon visitors of Ronnie and Beth Garnett, Courtney, Mick, and Grady were Terry and Carla Garnett and Helen Garnett. Dolores Harpster had supper with Basil and Marsha Hammons Friday night.
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City of La Plata Municipal Election Candidate Public Forum Answers The Home Press recently contacted each candidate running for the office of the City of La Plata that had opposition. Candidates were Mayor - Charlie Thompson and Dustin Sawyer; Alderman Ward I - Charles Allen and Sean Herron. Questionnaires were to be returned to this office by Friday March 9th. Those returning their questionnaires are printed below with their picture.
Mayor Candidates
Alderman Ward I Candidates
Number of years you have been a La Plata resident: 11 years and a lifetime in the area.
Number of years you have been a La Plata resident: 40 years.
What do you feel will be your highest priority in the position which are seeking if you are successful at the April 3rd election? Maintain current or comparable services despite a declining tax revenue problem and improve streets with equipment that has been purchased to work with.
What do you feel will be your highest priority in the position which are seeking if you are successful at the April 3rd election? Our city streets need some attention, so I would think this would be one of my priorities.
Is there currently a situation that you oppose in our in the city and/or administration? No
Is there currently a situation that you oppose in our in the city and/or administration? I don’t currently oppose any situations with current administration or alderman.
Charles Thompson Incumbent
What is your reason for filing for the Mayor of La Plata and what do you feel qualifies you for that position? On the job experience with 2 years as Mayor and 2 years as Municipal Judge and a lifetime of business and sales experience along with 43 years of officiating experience for qualifications. Reason for filing - To continue promoting a good environment for citizens and employees of City of La Plata. I am a good listener. I may not agree with you or you may not agree with me, but honesty and trust from the Mayor’s office will always be a goal. My word is good and I’m not a ‘waffler’. Recognize the fact that when a small town Mayor makes a decision it usually effects local citizens immediately and directly, more so likely than any other level of public service or office. What initiatives would you like to see La Plata pursue and why? Apply for more grants, etc., while realizing that there isn’t nearly as much out there as there used to be. More help and proficiency from the park board, particularly as it effects the Santa Fe Lake, which I feel has been neglected for too long. The dam at the lake is a major problem. The dam at the new lake also has problems. Cannot be neglected any longer and not expect major rouble. Install more conveniences in city square park such as barbecue stands, permanent benches, etc.
Sean Herron Candidate
it is my time to step up and serve our community. What initiatives would you like to see La Plata pursue and why? I want to keep this a rural community and help keep the checkbook balanced. Do you feel the city departments, such as electrical, water, street, administrative, ect. are doing a good job? What are your feelings of each department and what do you feel needs to be changed? There is a great group of people working for the city. I feel it is important to listen to their needs and opinions and to work together to make this a great town. Please offer any other comments/concerns that you feel are important and should be addressed as a an alderman? It is important to listen to the community and do what is best for the community as a whole. Number of years you have been a La Plata resident: I was raised in Kirksville, Missouri from 1946 to 1980. I moved back to the area and settled in La Plata in 2007 after my working career because of lifestyle and friendly atmosphere of the community. I have been involved in civic affairs since moving to La Plata.
Do you feel the city departments, such as electrical, water, street, administrative, etc. are doing a good job? What are your feelings of each department and what do you feel needs to be changed? There is always room for improvement. Overall they do a good job. Time clocks have just been installed. Weekly and daily work plans are required from each department among other changes. Please offer any other comments/concerns that you feel are important and should be addressed as Mayor? There are some services that are putting a strain on city finances. Hopefully a way can be found to diminish these losses, but no guarantees are out there. Also, new electrical generators now provide a badly needed power backup source for emergencies that previously has not been available. A lot of improvements have been made to city hall building, but a new site and building may be needed in the not too distant future.
What is your reason for filing for the Alderman of La Plata and what do you feel qualifies you for that position? I feel
Charles Allen Incumbent
What do you feel will be your highest priority in the position which are seeking if you are successful at the April 3rd election? The city infrastructure, especially street repair. We recently acquired equipment to begin the street improvement by fixing pot holes and then the chip and seal of the city streets. An important part will be prioritizing the order of the street repair.
Is there currently a situation that you oppose in our in the city and/or administration? Not within the city itself and not with the new administration. I do not like the fact that our taxpayers in the city have their tax dollars going to the Macon County special road district and getting nothing for their money. Voters can fix this in the April election. The issue is on the ballot to either continue this contribution or reject it. If you have questions, please contact me.
Number of years you have been a La Plata resident: Lifelong resident. What do you feel will be your highest priority in the position which are seeking if you are successful at the April 3rd election? I would have to say my highest priority if elected is to listen to the citizens of La Plata, hear their concerns, answer their questions, and provide solutions to our citizens.
Dustin Sawyer Candidate
Is there currently a situation that you oppose in our in the city and/or administration? Our Cities population has dropped to 1366 from 1482. That is 120 residents that have moved. I’m opposed to La Plata turning into South Gifford, and for that not to happen it’s going to take young blood in our city government.
Things have to change, and change for the good. I understand that things can’t change over night, or to quick as most people don’t like change. But it needs to happen, the only way to do this is to get our younger citizens involved with city government to help make it grow and succeed as a City. What is your reason for filing for the Mayor of La Plata and what do you feel qualifies you for that position? I have volunteered for this city since I could ride a bike, from the Fire Dept., EMS, Park Board, to the La Plata Promotional Committees current President. I feel that being Mayor of La Plata, I can point the City in the correct direction. What initiatives would you like to see La Plata pursue and why? Our utility deposits are crazy – $361.00 for a residence and $468.00 for a business. I think I’m starting to realize why our population is going down. No business, no residence easy concept. So I will do my best to get these deposits lowered so a single family can move to La Plata, and a new small business can OPEN. I understand that people leave without paying bills, but that’s why we have a judicial system. Do you feel the city departments, such as electrical, water, street, administrative, etc. are doing a good job? What are your feelings of each department and what do you feel needs to be changed? I think the departments do a great job for what they have to work with. Please offer any other comments/concerns that you feel are important and should be addressed as Mayor? There are always questions or concerns from citizens. As Mayor I will have an open door policy. Anyone can call me day or night, even holidays. I promise I will listen, I will answer your questions and take action to your concerns. If any citizen has questions for me they can call me anytime 660-341-8659.
What is your reason for filing for the Alderman of La Plata and what do you feel qualifies you for that position? The citizens deserve an Alderman to represent them who has their interests and the welfare of the city in mind. I also have a sincere desire to serve this community. I served on the Park and Recreation Board for two years and as an Alderman of Ward I since April 2010. I believe my background, experience, education and dedication to those principles continue to be my qualifications. What initiatives would you like to see La Plata pursue and why? Depending on the road district outcome, I would encourage the taxpayers to authorize the taxes that went to the road district be allocated to the city Capitol Improvement account and be partly used to accelerate street repairs. The same taxes currently paid would be used in the city. Do you feel the city departments, such as electrical, water, street, administrative, ect. are doing a good job? What are your feelings of each department and what do you feel needs to be changed? I feel we have good employees in all of the city departments and am confident in their abilities. As a breakdown of each department, I see the following as priority items: Electrical - Get the new generators on line so we can get the electrical credits that will pay for the generators and be able to provide power to the city when emergencies or contingences arise. Water - As time permits we need to re-certify older residential meters to validate water and sewer usage. Street - As the weather permits, use the new equipment to start the street repairs with the current funds available. Police - My biggest concern is after hours response time when needed. Administration - No concerns. The new city administrator is working hard to learn the city policies and is doing a great job. Please offer any other comments/concerns that you feel are important and should be addressed as a an alderman? The importance of information. While voters need to be informed, it is even more important for your Alderman to be informed on issues. This means to research the background of an issue and evaluate possible solutions to best serve the citizens. That has been my practice and goal as your Alderman the past two years and will continue to be my goal if re-elected on April 3rd.
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REAL ESTATE PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: The Estate of Bobby Lee Biggs, Deceased Estate No. 12MA-PR00005 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent Administration)
To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Bobby Lee Biggs, Decedent. On March 15, 2012, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Lodena D. Biggs was appointed personal representatives of the estate of Bobby Lee Biggs, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The personal representative IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: The Estate of James W. Bane, Deceased Estate No. 12MA-PR00003 NOTICE OF LETTERS ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested In The Estate of James W. Bane, decedent. On March 15, 2012, Dianna Bealmer, Judy Harvey and Jane Carter were appointed the Personal Representatives of the Estate of James W. Bane, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon
may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division o the Circuit Court, unless a petition is supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name, business address, and phone number of the personal representatives is: 101 South Church, La Plata, Missouri 63549; (660) 332-7207. The Personal Representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: R.Timothy Bickhaus, 109 N. Missouri Street, P.O. Box 451, Macon, Missouri 63552, (660) 385-3854. 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: October 20, 2011. Date of first publication: March 21, 2012.
County, Missouri. The co-personal representative’s addresses respectively are 806 Jackson Street, Macon, MO 63552, 31773 Kettle Street, Atlanta, Missouri 63530 and 35658 Noble Road, Macon, Missouri 63552. The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 North Rollins Street, Suite 596, Macon, Missouri 63552, (660) 385-5216. 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: January 3, 2012. Date of first publication: March 21, 2012.
/s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk Dates of publication are March 21 and 28, 2012.
/s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk Dates of publication are March 21, 28 and April 4 and 11, 2012.
The Loch Haven Family News Continued from page A4 Severia Oberto had special guests from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her grandson, Chris Earl visited with his two children Sam (9) and Kate (7). Chris is a news anchor for a television station in Cedar Rapids. Happy “March” Birthdays to residents: Cindy Thompson, Norma Robinson, Billy Fitzgerald, Frances Reinhart, Mary Delcour, Virginia Mulanix, Addie Stockham, Jacalyn Mitchell, Loyes Benson, Bonnie Dennis, Mildred Wilson, Patty Coleman, Jack Emanuel, and Dick Ash. On March 5, 2012 (see picture front row Evelyn Brown, Dawn Moore, George Morgan (back row) Sandy Ralston and Blanche Neeson attended Memory Day at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. They spoke with congress-
men concerning increasing funds for the Alzheimer’s Service Grant in the Department of Health and Senior Services budget. Phyllis McDowell received another letter from a soldier in which she has been corresponding. One of the highlights from the letter is: “Even though you can’t be here with us, sending your letters and letting us know you care is more than we could ask! We fight for people like you, and you deserve to live in peace!” A Staff Tour Day of the Cottages was held on March 9. The Cottages are nearing completion and training for new staff has begun. March is Women’s History Month and we asked our ladies questions about their own life. Here’s a few responses
ATTENTION LA PLATA SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT VOTERS Please vote YES on the La Plata Special Road District Tax issue.
This is a continuation of the current levy, NOT a tax increase.
The levy must be approved every four years to maintain and imporove the roads int he SpecialRoad District. Paid for by The Special Road District Board Members.
All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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LOCAL SCHOOLS Roberts Advances To State In Missouri Junior Academy Of Sciences Competition Seven area school students have earned top honors at the Region IV competition of the Missouri Junior Academy of Sciences, held recently at Central Methodist University. The students from La Plata and Moberly will now advance to the state contest scheduled for April 13 in Columbia, according to Dr. James “Tiger” Gordon, chair of the division of science, mathematics and computer science at CMU and contest coordinator. A total of 120 students took part in the Region IV event, Gordon noted. Region IV covers 24 counties in Missouri. Participants must give an oral presentation of the results of research projects they have completed, as well as submit a written report of their research. Students qualifying for the state competition of the Missouri Academy of Science, along with the title of their research project, include: Grant Roberts, a senior from La Plata High School, “The Physics of Bullet Penetration.” Roberts is the son of Marty and Julie Roberts of La Plata. Abigail Lynn Pemberton, an eighth grader from Moberly Middle School, “The Effects of Internal Structure on Towers.” James Bratcher, an eighth grader from Moberly Middle School, “Conduction.” Founded in 1854, Central Methodist
programs range from undergraduate and graduate studies to high-school dual credit offerings. Serving more than 5,000 students on its historic main campus in Fayette, through collaborative programs at locations across Missouri, and online, the CMU mission emphasizes academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
AHS 2012 Spring Track & Field Schedule Monday, March 26th Tuesday, March 27th Wednesday, March 28th Tuesday, April 10th Wednesday, April 11th Wednesday April 18th Wednesday, April 25th Wednesday, May 2nd Saturday, May 5th Saturday, May 12th May 18th-19th
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Brashear 2012 JR/SR High Track Schedule Thursday, March 29th Tuesday, April 3rd Wednesday, April 4th Tuesday, April 10th Wednesday, April 11th Friday, April 13th Wednesday, April 18th Wednesday, April 25th Wednesday, May 2nd Thursday, May 3rd Saturday, May 5th Saturday, May 12th Fri. -Sat., May 18th-19th
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Class 1 Girls All District Ball Team Mike Johnson, Coach of the Year
1st Team Jessica Redd Marion Co., Sr. Randi Lee Plunkett Marion Co., Sr. Rachel Shahan LaPlata, Sr. Dominica Prokup Bevier, Sr. Valle Wilson Bevier, Sr. Maci Hullinger Linn County, Jr. Emily Sorenson Green City, Jr. Elizabeth Linberger North Shelby, Jr.
2nd Team MaKay Belt LaPlata, Jr. Kaelyn Spratt Marion Co., Jr. Devan Johson Marion Co., So. Cassandra Peterson, Macon Co, Sr. Sara Duncan Macon County, Sr. Chloe Hubbard Novinger, Sr. Staci Harlow Madison, Sr. Cheyanne Heaton, Green City
LHS 2012 Boys Golf Tuesday, March 27th Thursday, March 29th Tuesday, April 3rd Thursday, April 5th Tuesday, April 10th Wednesday, April 11th Monday, April 16th Tuesday, April 17th Thursday, April 19th Tuesday, April 24th Wednesday, April 25th Thursday, May 3rd Mon.-Tues., May 14th-15th
vs. Schuyler/Scotland Co. vs. Canton/Westran vs. Putnam County at Schuyler Co. Tournament vs. Macon/Highland at Marceline Tournament at Scotland County at Macon at Monroe City at Brookfield Tournament Districts Sectionals State
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