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Spring Paris All-Town Garage Sales, May 9 & 10. Forms now at the Appeal and Extension offices. See page 12

EASTER EGG HUNTS

Paris The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Xi Beta Xi Sorority will take place on Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. The hunt will take place in the valley behind City Hall. All are welcome!

Madison The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Madison Area Business Association, will be held on Saturday, April 19. The event will be held at the Madison Activity Complex, at the northeast corner of the city and will begin at 2 p.m.

In case of inclement weather the event will be moved to the Madison Christian Church.

There will be four age classes available. They are 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-7 years, and 8-10 years. A special egg will be hidden for each age division and those finding the special egg will receive the grand prize for their age division. All area children are invited to attend and should be accompanied by a parent.

Monroe Manor On Friday April 18, Monroe Manor will host their annual Easter egg hunt for family members of the Residents and Staff. Ages are from 0-12 years and there will be prizes awarded in four age divisions. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 2 p.m.

“9-12” GROUP TO MEET APRIL 24, AT LIBRARY

“9-12 We the People of Monroe County” will meet Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m., at the Paris Pubic Library.

Rodney Huckleberry will give information about Convention of States.

Public is welcome directs questions: 660-327-1220

DEMOCRAT CLUB TO MEET APRIL 22

Monroe County Democrat Club will meet on Tuesday, April 22, at Santa Fe Christian Church, at 7 p.m. The youth of the church will serve their famous lasagna dinner to the club, complete with homemade pie. Speakers for the evening will be those persons who are candidates in the August primary.

Make plans to attend on Tuesday, April 22.

TPNB BAKED FOOD SALE FOR RELAY FOR LIFE

The Paris National Bank will be having a baked food sale Good Friday April 18. Proceeds to benefit Relay For Life.

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Destinee Clark, Katie Thomas, Morghan Crain new Madison Queens

Destinee Clark, Katie Thomas, Morghan Crain crowned during 2014 Miss Madison Pageant...

Left to right, 2013 Junior Miss Madison Danielle Herrin, 2014 Junior Miss Madison Katie Thomas, 2013 Miss Madison Samantha Painter, 2014 Miss Madison Destinee Clark, 2014 Young Miss Madison Morghan Crain and 2013 Young Miss Madison Peyton Hook.

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The new 2014 Miss Madison Destinee Clark was crowned before a large crowd at the 2014 Miss Madison Pageant on Saturday, April 12, at Madison C-3 Schools. Also crowned 2014 Queens were Junior Miss Madison Katie Thomas and Young Miss Madison Morghan Crain.

The evening’s events opened with the candidates and last year’s queens dancing, with ruby slippers and giant lolli-

pops, to, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road.”

The 2013 Queens including Miss Madison Samantha Painter, Junior Miss Madison Danielle Herrin and Young Miss Madison Peyton Hook were introduced to the assembled.

To strains of “Under the Rainbow” the candidates presented themselves in casual wear.

Miss Hannibal Emily Tate did an amazing clogging routine for the crowd’s

The Paris Rotary Club, to a standing room only attendance, held their 23rd Annual Top 5 Banquet on Friday, April 11, at the Paris High School cafeteria.

This year’s Top 5 included: Danielle Nicole Bounds, Kenzie Marie Dye, Bryce Andrew Ensor, Brooklee Adair Hunt and Danielle Brianne Wheelan.

Rotary President Lisa Minor welcomed all to the evening’s event and

thanked them for attending the prestigious Rotary annual signature event.

Judge Michael P. Wilson gave the invocation before dinner.

After a scrumptious dinner of smoked pork chop, cheesy potatoes, green beans, roll, salad and dessert, Rotarian Charles Brazeale performed his annual ritual of introducing the entire room, Rotary members and guests

entertainment After a short intermission the candidates were presented in their evening gown wear.

Before the new Miss Madison was crowned the retiring queens bid their farewells.

“When I was crowned 2013 Miss Madison, I was in awe,” said retiring

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Rotary President Minor, assisted by Rotarian Wesley Hammond presented the Top 5 with their plaques, patch and certificate.

Paris R-II Superintendent Chris Johnson made a special presentation to business teacher Barb Mason,. Mrs. Mason was presented with the Paris Rotary

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LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 29

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Annual Meeting, April 29, 7 p.m., Paris Library Roegge Room. New and renewed memberships provide the opportunity to be in drawings for newly-published books and a Kindle.

FRIDAY “GOOD FRIDAY” CLOSINGS

The Monroe County Courthouse will close at noon on Friday, April 18 - “Good Friday”.

The Monroe County Appeal office will be closed on Friday, April 18, “Good Friday” The office will reopen on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m.

The Paris Rotary Club recognized the Paris R-II Top 5 on Friday, April 11. Left to right, Bryce Ensor, Danielle (Dede) Bounds, Brooklee Hunt, Kenzie Dye and Danielle Wheelan.

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OPINION

UST ASK DAVE...

JUST A THOUGHT

From the desk of the Editor

BY LISA TALTON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Just There To In Here

BY DAVID EALES EDITOR appeal@parismo.net

Future... I know I always say that our youth are our future but there have been a few times in the past two weeks that I saw the light again and can say for a fact - our future is good.

First, I was at the Rotary Club Top 5 Banquet. While there I heard a fantastic presentation from speaker Erin Gruber extolling the youth to work hard but remember their successes.

The Top 5 students, Danielle Bounds, Bryce Ensor, Danielle Wheelan, Brooklee Hunt and Kenzie Dye are fine examples of our future and it looks good as witnessed by these hard working, driven students.

Second, I was a judge at Achievement Day for the Monroe County 4-H students. All I can say is - wow.

I judged the younger students. They had to come in and introduce themselves and then answer questions off the cuff. I was so impressed with these youth that could handle tough questions and give their answers after just seconds

DAVID EALES

of thought. Besides the achievement of our youth it was good to see volunteers ramrodding the day’s events such as Mendy Blades, Mary Ellen Crain, Mary and Darrin DeOrnellis and many others giving of their time to help our youth.

Last but not least, I attended Miss Paris and Miss Madison. The enthusiasm of these contestants and the numerous volunteers that made these events possible is amazing. It is good to see that there is a symbiotic relationship happening. We have lots of youth participating and we have tons of volunteers helping to make it possible.

Have a great week!

MY TURN

When I was little it was there but I didn’t know the full capacity of it and didn’t realize how much I would need it in my life.

My thoughts and feelings about it were really not my own but more what I saw through the eyes and words of my mom and dad, teachers and others around me.

I didn’t know it would be the one thing that would remain constant in my life.

I didn’t know that it would be the one thing that would always be there for me regardless of what I did, didn’t do, what I had, or didn’t have, or who I was or who I wasn’t.

As I went into my teenage years it was still there but I pushed it away and didn’t think I needed it. I was trying to figure out who I was and what life was all about.

I thought I had most of the answers and didn’t need anyone or anything else except maybe my friends.

In those times it was there still and would have been able to give me the answers I was looking for if I would have just decided to receive

it. It was there in those times when I was hurt, let down, and felt alone. It was there ready and wanting to soothe me and make things better. It never left my side no matter how much I tried to do things on my own. If I would have fully accepted it in my life I could have discovered who I truly was instead of thinking I was who the world, others and even my experiences told me I was.

Next I was off to college and it was nowhere in sight-at least not in my sight because I had buried it deep down and didn’t think I had a need for it. But even if I wasn’t looking for it, it was still there. It was waiting for me-longing for mewanting me to accept it and have it be part of every minute of every day of my life.

In Medicaid, 70 percent of adults on Medicaid benefits are women.

For food stamps, 63 percent are women. For SSI, 67 percent are women and on welfare, 85 percent of adults are women. For housing vouchers, 82 percent are also women.

We have a tendency to make war on many fronts that have nothing to do with conflicts with other countries. And this perceived war on women is not like a concerted “war” by government to eliminate drugs or poverty and not really war at all. But for a large number of women, it can hardly be overlooked that many of the cuts proposed by Republican leaders do impact women in greater numbers and frequency than they do male Americans.

To call it a war is pure politics, but the anticipated damage to women is not.

RJF

Dear Editor, By now most everyone has read or heard about the Grain Belt Express, the extremely high voltage transmission line proposal from Clean Line Energy Partners of Houston, Texas. They claim it is to transport electricity generated from wind in western Kansas to Indiana where it would connect with the grid that powers the Northeast states. Clean Line Energy is a private for-profit company that has never built anything and wants to be a utility company in Missouri and ten other states and build over 3000 miles of direct current (DC) lines in four separate proposals.

The scale of the projects is unprecedented and so is the opposition to them. If granted Public Utility status in these states, they would have the power of eminent domain which they would use to acquire around 50,000 acres of easements.

They would acquire over 5000 acres of easements in Missouri alone and impact nearly 1000 landowners.

Clean Line Energy is claiming they would improve the grid and drop off lots of much needed “cheap, clean” electricity to Missouri. However, interestingly, not one of our existing utilities has publicly expressed support for the proposal.

Clean Line also has no contracts to sell any electricity in Missouri or anywhere else, not even in the Northeast where most of the electricity is to be sent. They are only promising to drop a negligible amount of electricity in Missouri in order to satisfy the Public Service Commission’s requirement that Public Utilities provide a public use and benefit. The PubContinued to page 12

All yesteryears are reprinted in the exact text of the original issue 90 Years May 2, 1924 Hilton Jacobs, son of Bob Jacobs, west of Paris, distinguished himself in a recent dual track meet between the Kirksville State Teachers College and Missouri Wesleyan, by winning first place.

Frank Tanzey, south of Paris, brought to the Appeal office a violin more than a hundred years old.

The instrument came to him from a relative in West Virginia.

Miss Marie Capps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Capps of Paris, has been elected to teach the Wafer Ash school near Santa Fe at $75 per month. She is attending Paris High School this year, taking post graduate work.

Mrs. Helen Seibert will open her resident studio to the public, Saturday, She sent a drawing with plans for furnishing and equipping it to the Eastman Co. for suggestions and received a letter in replay saying that there were no suggestions to be offered as it was a model in every aspect.

The high school band paraded downtown and blew a bit Wednesday afternoon before leaving to enter the state high school band contest at Columbia. The local band is the smallest entered and comes from the smallest school.

75 Years April 27, 1939 Five Paris high school girls, under direction of Miss Lillian Baker, director of physical education, won first place at Central College, Fayette on a short play. In the play were Misses Emily Curtright, Wanda Reed, Barbara Dashner, Bobby Jo

Acuff and Gloria Hunter.

Miss Jane Curtright is now employed in the office of Jas. Riley, abstractor.

The Junior-Senior classes of Holliday High School enjoyed their annual banquet with the Juniors as hosts at the Alamo, near Moberly, last Friday evening. Virginia Hawkins, Junior president, delivered the address of welcome to which Mary Frances Curtright, Senior president responded.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mitchell the latter part of March. Mrs. Mitchell is the former Miss Toots Kelly.

The Northeast Missouri Press Association, of which E.L. Sparks of Hannibal is president and R. Irvin Colborn of Paris is secretary, will hold its annual convention at the Pine Springs Tavern, just north of Paris.

Monroe County women have gone into glove making according to Geneva I. Hewitt, county home demonstration agent, Saturday morning the fiftieth pair of gloves since the first of January was cut out and started.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sebastian have leased the apartment formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jake Taylor to Engineer and Mrs. Robinson. The former is working with the state highway department.

Eddie Agnew reversed an old order Tuesday, but with the same bad results.

Instead of falling down the basement steps, Eddie fell up them.

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to saturate all of me. The day I realized it was what I had been searching for my whole life. The day I realized it was the very thing I needed to fill that void that I had tried to fill with a relationship, a thing, a job etc.

Everything changed the day I allowed it to define me. The day I decided to let it heal me and make me whole. The day I decided to let it show me my purpose.

The day I decided to let it forgive me of all my past mistakes. The day I allowed it to free me from my guilt of never believing that I was good enough. The day I allowed it to do what it had longed for years to do.

It was the day I allowed the true, awesome, neverending, unconditional, all-encompassing LOVE of God my Father to have ALL of me. It was the day I surrendered all of me for ALL of Him. He had always been there for me but now instead of having Him up there somewhere He was now in here (MY HEART!).

All we need to do is accept His great and awesome love.

MONROE COUNTY HISTORY

A War on Women - Really?

The latest charge by Democrats as we approach the next national election cycle is that Republicans are waging a “War on Women”. Some of this charge has appeared to have stuck or at least stung. House majority leader Eric Cantor has called on Democrats to “put politics aside” and work together on issues facing women. In the Senate, Republican leader McConnell has told Democrats there to drop the “show votes”. Democrats have responded by pushing equal pay for women legislation and forcing Republicans to record votes against that issue.

Unfortunately for Republicans who are already behind with unmarried women, many of the economic reforms being offered in the Ryan Budget Proposal and by other Republicans do benefit women in great numbers.

LISA TALTON

Yes I knew it existed and I believed in it but I didn’t allow it to saturate and change my life in the way it was created to.

I was done with college and started thinking a little deeper about life and my purpose. I started to think about my desires and goals and what I wanted to accomplish. I thought about what type of job I wanted, where I wanted to live, if I wanted to get married and so on. Yes, it was still there and I had accepted it as long as it could work around my schedule, my dreams and my plans. I knew I needed it in my life but I had not fully given myself to it rather expected it to give itself to me only. Things seemed okay for awhile but as time went on I realized I was not happy and definitely did not feel fulfilled. Hurts, memories and experiences from my past were affecting my present. I didn’t seem to know how to get back on track and because I had for so long allowed people and circumstances to define me, I decided I must be a failure.

Then everything changed the day I realized I needed it in my life.

The day I realized that is was there but I needed to fully accept it and allow it

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Monroe County for commercial purposes was scheduled to be bulldozed out of existence.

It was that of several acres on the former Otis Ragsdale place north of the railroad trestle, now owned by Dave Noonan.

At the State Future Farmers of America Convention held in Columbia Bob Baker, son of Mrs. Fern Baker of Perry, and Dale Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jones of near Paris, each received the State Farmer Degree.

Hugh Engle, Jr. started work last week as an assistant in the Paris Savings Bank. Engle is a former circuit clerk and recorder of Monroe County, and will continue to live on his farm southwest of Paris.

Miss Mary Sue Levings will go to Columbia on Saturday to enter the state music contest with an oboe solo. She will be accompanied by Miss Michele Wheelan.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon (Bob) Painter of Paris announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Nelda Elaine Painter, to Thomas Edwin Byrum Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Byrum of Moberly.

Miss Patty Clem, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Clem, has recently been initiated into two honorary fraternities at the University of Missouri where she is a sophomore.

Pvt. Jimmie D. Kirtlink, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrill R. Kirtlink, Paris completed an eight week lineman course at the Army Southeastern Signal School at Fort Gordon, Ga.

A farm house belonging to Neil Parker, near Granville, was destroyed by fire Friday night.

Neighbors discovered the blaze between 2-3 a.m. in the morning.

30 Years April 26, 1984 Ricky Spratley, a senior at Paris High School, signed an athletic scholarship with Southwest Baptist University at Bolivar confirming to play football for the college next fall.

Jerry Crigler and Margaret Workman were united in marriage on Saturday, April 21 at the Paris Presbyterian Church. Rev. Robert Reinhold performed the double ring ceremony.

Mrs. JoAnne Buie, sponsor of the Future Homemakers of America, announces a buffet style show for FHA members and invited guests.

The theme is “Puttin On the Ritz”.

Postmaster Sally Campbell presented Charles T. Robinson with a lapel pin, in recognition of Robinson’s 25 years with the postal service.

Beverly Wandry, Assistant Vice President and Cashier of Madison Bank, Madison, is serving as chairman of the 1984 National Association of Bank Women State Conference that will be held in Columbia.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dye of rural Paris are the parents of a new daughter born at Audrain Medical Center.

Mayor Bryan Shrader and members of the Paris City Council invite the public to attend an open house at the new sewer treatment plant and water plant.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Paris Rotary Club recognizes Top 5 R-II students Continued from page 1A

Club Teacher of the Year award for her years of dedicated service to the district.

Rotarian Brazeale introduced the 2014 Top 5 speaker - PHS Class of 1989 graduate Erin Gruber. Mrs. Gruber and her husband Dallas have two children - Payton and Tucker. She is currently a civil engineer in the design department of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Mrs. Gruber thanked the Rotary Club for the opportunity to address this year’s Top 5.

“You need to treat each day like a round of golf,” said Mrs. Gruber. “The amazing thing about golfers is that they do not remember all the bad shots they made during that

Danielle Nicole Bounds Daughter of Amber Dunlap and Rient Bounds.

School activities: National Honor Society, FBLA, FFA, Student Council, Academic Letter, Basketball and Softball. Future Plans: State Fair Community College, Major in Dental Hygiene.

Erin Gruber addresses the Paris R-II Top 5 at the Rotary Banquet.

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round but they remember that one amazing shot they made.”

“Think like a golfer - have that success, that one event that was so good it just made you cry,” explained Mrs. Gruber. “Learn from your mistakes but focus on your accomplishments.”

Mrs. Gruber extolled the Top 5 members to set achievable goals, which helped set the momentum for achieving those bigger goals.

“I love Paris,” said Mrs. Gruber. “Everyone looks their best in Coyote blue.”

Mrs. Gruber imparted the following advice, “build positive relationships and be nice to everyone.”

Relationships are priceless; and life is about positive relation-

ships.”

“I wish the Top 5 seniors only the best in our life!” said Mrs. Gruber in closing.

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular; to encourage and foster: FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s person-

Paris Senior Center EASTER EGG HUNT FRIDAY, APRIL 18 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $10/chance

Come and have fun hunting money fill Easter eggs. There will be 100 Easter eggs to choose from. $100 (1), $50 (2), $20 (2), $10 (20), $5 (2) The rest of the Easter eggs will have $2 inside of them. So come and join in on the fun April 18!

Kenzie Marie Dye Daughter of Kent and Deena Dye. School activities: National Honor Society, FBLA. AFS, Academic Letter (3 years), A+ Tutor, Rotary Cultural Exchange Student to Spain. Future Plans: St. Louis University, Major in Psychology.

al, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

The Paris Rotary Club officers include: President Lisa Minor, President-Elect Jason Fleenor, Treasurer Jason Dodge and Secretary Mary Dickey.

Directors include: Jason Dodge, Paula Delaney, Mary Dickey, Glenn Turner, Jason Fleenor and Lisa Minor Paris Rotary Club 2014 members include: Members shown in bold are Paul Harris Fellows - Charles Brazeale – Banker; Paula Delaney – County Health Director; Mary Dickey - Banker; Jason Dodge - Pharmacist; David Eales - Newspaper Publisher; Shari Embree Nursing Home Director; Jason Fleenor – Attorney; Richard J. Fredrick – Attorney; Ron Greeson

Bryce Andrew Ensor Son Robert and Tami Ensor. School activities: National Honor Society, FBLA, Student Council, Basketball, Track, Art Club, Missouri Boy’s State, AFS, Class Officer (Sophomore - President, Junior - Secretary, Senior - Treasurer), Academic Letter (3 years), A+ Tutor, Yearbook Staff Future Plans: Lindenwood University, Major in Physical Therapy.

– Retired Banker; Wesley Hammond – Minister; Donald Hickman - Food Store Manager; Chris Johnson – School Superintendent; Talley Kendrick – Prosecuting Attorney; Floyd Lawson

Barb Mason, right, receives the “Rotary Teacher of the Year” award from Rotarian and Superintendent Chris Johnson.

XI BETA XI Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19 11 a.m. • Old Junior High Valley

Come and enjoy!

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Wednesday, April 23 • 6 p.m.

The Senior Citizens Community Center would like to invite you to the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

We want to thank you for all the hard work and dedication to the Center as well as our home bound seniors. Without you, the volunteers, we wouldn’t be where we are today! So again Thank you so much! We invite you to a special catered meal for our hard working volunteers.

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– Attorney; Lloyd Miller* - Health Care Administrator; Lisa Minor – Title Insurance Agent; Dan Putrah - Banker; Paul Quinn Retired Government Official; Jim Reinhard - Funeral Home Director; Jo Reynolds - Banker; Phillip Shatzer - City Superintendent; Tara Sheffield – Senior Citizens Center Director; Glenn E. Turner - Coun-

Danielle Brianne Wheelan Daughter of Sidney Wheelan. School activities: National Honor Society (Chapter President), FBLA (District, State and National Delegate), Band (accepted into Missouri Ambassadors of Music; toured and played in band across Europe), FFA, Student Council. AFS, A+ Tutor, Yearbook, Softball, Missouri Girl’s State, Academic Letter (3 years).

Future Plans: Drury University, Major in Business and Communications

ty Commissioner; Linden Vanlandingham – Retired Farmer; and Mike Wilson – Judge. *Past Assistant Governor for Rotary District 6060.

FBLA members served the Top 5 Banquet including, left to right, Courtney Dickey, Taylor Redmon, Hannah Bartels, Katie Otto, Russell Mitchell, Makenzie Fox, Brooke Rentschler and Tanner Anderson.

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112 E. Marion, Paris

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER

Brooklee Adair Hunt Daughter of Jason Hunt and Karena Davis. School activities: National Honor Society, Band, Student Council, AFS, Softball. Future Plans: Moberly Area Community College, Major in Marine Biology.

Celebrate with us during our OPEN HOUSE at SUNSHINE AND GRACE CHILD CARE 23815 Hwy 24 W., Paris, Mo. Tuesday, April 29 • 5 - 7 p.m.

Tour our new fun and colorful center, let the kid’s play, make new friends, and enjoy SUNSHINE AND GRACE Refreshments served!

Enrollment forms will be available during OPEN HOUSE or call Ali Rentschler 660-676-5441 to enroll Tammy Hayhurst, Ali Rentschler, Mary Stone, Sara Hunt

Congratulations Paris Rotary Top 5

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MISS MADISON/COMMUNITY NEWS 2014 Miss Madison, Junior Miss Madison, Young Miss Madison

Young Miss Madison Candidate Isabelle Wisner

Young Miss Madison Candidate Paige Hull

Young Miss Madison Candidate Abbie Thomas

Young Miss Madison Candidate Emily Buck

Young Miss Madison Candidate Morghan Crain

Young Miss Madison Candidate Miranda Breid

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Junior Miss Madison Candidate Rebekah Ketchem

Junior Miss Madison Candidate Katie Thomas

Junior Miss Madison Candidate Emily Painter

Miss Madison Candidate Destinee Clark

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FREE… celebrating girls and women with special needs ages 10-25 years, (please enroll young ladies that you know) Questions... email: starsoftheuniverse@yahoo.com Or contact Lindsey Hendren at 660-291-5480 Place: Community Center in Madison Date: May 4, 2014 (Sunday) Registration/Rehearsal……1 p.m.

Pageant….. 2:30 p.m.

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her grandmother, Grandma Madison.

“Throughout my whole experience of doing the pageant, I learned that in life you just have to be yourself and smile as much as possible.” said Hook. “My advice to the future Young Miss Madison is to make sure that you partake in everything possible you can and to always remember that you are a role model to all those around you.”

Hannibal Outstanding Teen Jamie Smith also energized the crowd with her amazing clogging routine.

During the awards portion of the pageant the following were recognized: 2014 Miss Madison Destinee Clark, daughter of Debbie Hook and Brian Hook. Miss Congeniality – Destinee Clark.

2014 Junior Miss Madison Katie Thomas, daughter of Leah and Kevin Thomas; first runner-up Emily Painter, daughter of Katie and Randy Painter; Second runner-up Rebekah Ketchem, daughter of Scott Ketchem and Tracey Thorton. Miss Congeniality – Rebekah Ketchem.

2014 Young Miss Madison Morghan Crain, daughter of Audria and Matt Crain; first runnerup Emily Buck, daughter of Margaret and Danny Buck; second runner-up Abbie Thomas, daughter of Kevin and Leah Thomas; third runner-up Miranda Breid, daughter of Mindy and Shannon Breid; fourth runnerup Paige Hull, daughter of Phillip and Christina Hull; fifth runner-up Isabelle Wiesner, daughter of Julia Wiesner and Mitchell Nickerson. Miss Congeniality – Abbie Thomas; High Ticket Sales – Katie Thomas, Most Photogenic - Morghan Crain.

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Their court-princesses will be crowned with a special crown.

Our pageant will provide nail polish and make up for each contestant.

Big Sister will pay each sister contestants entrance fee with proceeds raised at our Queen’s Branson Walk-A-Thon.

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Evening Gowns will be provided by our MISS MISSOURI OUTDOORS - Lindsey Hendren.

2013 Miss Madison Samantha Painter. “I had so much fun this year.”

Painter noted that, “The State Fair was an absolute blast; I have never been to the State Fair so this was a whole new experience for me.”

“I want to say thank you to Bonny Hendren, Stephanie Johnson, my sister Emily and most importantly my mother,” added Painter.

“I would like to wish all the contestants’ good luck tonight,” said Painter in conclusion. You are all winners because you are all so beautiful and talented.”

“I would like to say that this past year has been an amazing experience,” said 2013 Junior Miss Madison Danielle Herrin. “I felt honored to be chosen to represent my hometown Madison.”

“I was so excited to be crowned with my cousin Sam,” added Herrin. “I enjoyed participating in Demo Derby and handing out all the trophies to the winners.”

“I want to wish every one of you girls good luck. you are all beautiful and even if you don’t win a crown tonight, you are all winners in some way,” said Herrin in closing.

“Girls - just be yourself and be the very best you can, and always remember to have fun,” said 2013 Young Miss Madison Peyton Hook. “When I was competing I was nervous at first, but to get over that I just remembered to be myself and do my very best.”

Hook noted that she did many things in her year of wearing her crown including handing out car trophies at tournaments, helped pass out ribbons at a baby show, and to crown

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RANDMA’S Country Music

1st & 3rd Saturdays 3 miles north of Florida, Mo. on Hwy. 107 Guest April 19~ Megan Myers (Palmyra) 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

(wheelchair accessible) •573-672-3202

All Creatures Nutrition Plus Center (Paris Veterinary Clinic) 25010 Bus. Hwy. 24, Paris, Mo. Available Seed*: Grain Sorghum, Wildlife Mix, Corn, Sunflower * Some seed may be limited in quantity.

To cover shipping/handling expenses incurred in getting this seed, there will be minimal charges associated with the seed being offered.

This event is being sponsored by the following: Mark Twain Quail Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, Paris Vet Clinic, and The Missouri Department of Conservation.

For more information, call 660-327-4117 ext. 3

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SENIOR NEWS

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Monday, April 21 --Friday, April 25 Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday - BBQ Riblette on Bun, French Fries, Oriental Slaw, Chocolate Chip Cookies Tuesday - Chicken Strips, Baked Potato, Lettuce Salad, Scalloped Pineapple, Wheat Bread Wednesday - Ham & Beans, Fried Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Ambrosia, Cornbread Thursday - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes/ Gravy, Cabbage, Carrot Cake, Wheat Bread Friday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Fried Okra, Hawaiian Fruit Salad, Wheat Biscuit

Hand & Foot • Bingo

•The Hand & Foot Club met on Thursday, April 10, at the Paris Senior Center with 12 people participating.

The winners of a meal ticket were Sue Tyler and Pete Olney.

•Bingo was held on Monday, April 14, with 15 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Margaret Olney and Jerry Hartel.

•Call us for all your catering needs.

•Anything from Fried Chicken with all the sides to your favorite desserts.

County Health Department announces county Farmer’s Market requirements It’s Spring. We have waited not so patiently for Spring to come. Now our minds turn to working in our yards and gardens, raising flowers and food produce. If you have a desire to sell your abundant garden crops, please take a moment to review the health requirements for farmers market items and the requisite labeling.

For further questions, feel free to call Joe Jacobs, Sanitarian, at the Monroe County Health Department, 660/327-4653, ext.

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MONROE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET FOOD POLICY

1. Foods that can be sold: fresh uncut fruits, vegetables, herbs or spices, nuts in the shell, eggs with MO Dept. of Ag license and kept at 45oF or below, jams, jellies and

honey. Non-potentially hazardous foods such as breads, fruit pies, brownies, candy, shelled nuts, dried spices or herbs, dry cookie, cocoa, and soup ingredients. Any other foods must get prior authorization by the Monroe County Health Department.

2. Any allowable food which was prepared in a home kitchen must post a sign or have a statement on the label which states “THIS PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED

BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES”.

3. No low acid canned, acidified, or vacuum packaged foods may be sold.

Example: Salsa, any pickled foods, BBQ sauces, juice, cider, or spices in oil.

4. Any claim on a food product to weight must

be verified by the use of a scale certified by the MO Department of Agriculture.

5. If food samples are offered you must have facilities on-site to WASHRINSE & SANITIZE all cutting surfaces and utensils used, a temporary hand washing station equipped with soap and paper towels, overhead protection, maintain cut product at 41o F or below or document time and discard after 1 hour.

LABEL REQUIREMENTS NAME: of person or group who prepared the food ADDRESS: where food was prepared COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM: LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN THE FOOD ITEM IN DESCENDING ORDER: STATEMENT OF INSPECTION STATUS: if not from an inspected facility EXAMPLE #1:

Jane Doe Farms 800 Farm Lane Hannibal, MO 63401 Grape Jelly Grapes, Sugar, Pectin This product has not been inspected by a State or Local Health Department EXAMPLE #2: Jane Doe Farms Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies 800 Farm Lane Hannibal, MO 63401 Flour, Vegetable Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, Chocolate Chips, Pecans, Vanilla WARNING: This Product Contains Nuts This product has not been inspected by a State or Local Health Department ALL HONEY SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING WARNING ON THE LABEL: WARNING: Honey is not recommended for infants less than twelve (12) months of age, due to the possible presence of Botulism spores.

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Breakfast Menu

Breakfast Menu

Monday, April 21- Friday, April 25

Monday, April 21 - Friday, April 25

Monday - Cereal, Toast, Orange Juice Tuesday - Blueberry Muffin, Bacon, Applesauce Wednesday - Breakfast Burrito, Pineapple Thursday - Pancakes, Bacon, Pineapple Friday - Cinnamon Roll, Sausage, Orange Juice

Monday - Breakfast Burger, Fresh Fruit, Milk Tuesday - Breakfast Pizza, Pineapple, Milk Wednesday - Pancakes, Sausage, Orange, Milk Thursday - Oatmeal with Fruit, Cinnamon Roll, Milk Friday - Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, Juice & Milk

Lunch Menu

Lunch Menu

Monday - Ravioli, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, Pears, Milk Tuesday - Baked Potato with Chili or Cheese, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Baby Carrots, Orange, Milk Wednesday - Oven Chicken, Biscuit with Gravy, Corn, Apple, Milk Thursday - Taco Salad with Salsa, Refried Beans, Pineapple Rings, Snickerdoodle, Milk Friday - Turkey Sub, Sliced Tomatoes, Broccoli, Peaches, Milk

Monday - Chicken Taco, Shredded Lettuce, Fruit Cocktail, Pudding Tuesday - Spaghetti, Green Beans, Hot Roll, Pears Wednesday - Burrito, Peas, Mandarin Oranges, Pears Thursday - Turkey Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Pineapple, Jello Friday - Pulled Pork, Carrots, Ranch Garbonzo, Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Snicker Doodle

***Salad is served as an alternate choice for lunch

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Callaway Livestock Center, Inc. Kingdom City 573-642-7486 Feeder Cattle Sale Every Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Slaughter Steers & Heifers Monday 10 a.m.

REGULAR FEEDER CATTLE SALE April 14, 2014 Receipts: 2179 Hd. COMPUTER AVE - TOP 1193 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 26-300 & Down..............240.00-275.00 151-300-400 lbs...............230.00-257.00 317-400-500 lbs................217.00-255.00 358-500-600 lbs................209.00-229.00 191-600-700 lbs.................191.00-211.00 115-700-800 lbs................180.00-185.00 33-800-900 lbs................163.00-173.50 736 Heifers: Medium & Large Frame Hd.

16-300 & Down..............205.00-229.00 139-300-400 lbs.................209.00-235.00 197-400-500 lbs.................198.00-215.00 176-500-600 lbs.............194.00-223.00 159-600-700 lbs.................169.00-183.00 25-700-800 lbs.................147.00-162.00 21-800-900 lbs.................149.00-157.00 33 Bred Cows: 1250.00-1710.00; Small, Old Thin: 800.00-1000.00 9 Pairs: 1450.00-1985.00 181 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 102.50-111.00; Bulk: 85.00-100.00; Low: 75.00-85.00; Thin: 70.00 & Down 18 Slaughter Bulls: 109.50-124.50; Thin: 98.00-108.00 All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: 12 Hd. 12 Steers & Heifers: Top: 143.50; Mixed Select: 141.00-143.50

Toll Free 1-573-522-9244 for 24-hour USDA Market Report recording.

We appreciate your business, both buyers and sellers.

Please visit our web site at www.callawaylivestock.com

Contact us at APPEAL@ PARISMO.NET

***Salad is served as an alternate choice for lunch

First Turkey...

Chase Kendrick, 6 year old son of Jared and Ashley Kendrick, got his first turkey on opening morning.

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CHURCH NEWS

Pastor Kenny’s sermon today was titled, “Not This World.”

Scripture was taken from John 15:18-25. We must die to our flesh every day. To the world, the truth is a threat. The world hates Jesus, therefore as followers of Jesus Christ, we are hated too. In many situations our response to things wants to come out from our flesh, but we must show Jesus instead. As born again believers in Jesus Christ we are called to share the truth with others and do it in love.

Praise for all of the Chase family being at church today, Kayla Baker and her band class got a number 1 rating, Karen and Joe Miller have a new grandson and Andi Holmes healing.

Prayers for Kent Carman, Erion Bergmann, Bonnie Sudsberry, Cherie Graupman, Helen Sharp, Rhonda Graupman, the families of the 3 young individuals that committed suicide this past week, family of Jimmy Whitfield, Betty Smashey, Dorothy Hufty, Mary McMorris, Hugh Engle, Susan Kendricks mother, families of 2 teens killed in St. Jenn school district, Gage Benskin, students taking MAP tests, Rhianna Jones, Mark Twain Band, traveling mercies for FBLA and their competition, Cassie Olivas and children, Jim and Michelle Kinsey, Scott DeOrnellis, Dale Miller, those going on the Haitian trip in June.

Happy birthday was sung to Gage Benskin, Glory Chase, Dennis Kendrick, and Bev Holmes. Salt Saturday group served at the Community Kitchen in Moberly Saturday and will be working on scheduling to return for service work on future dates. Thank you was read from the group Innovation who provided our praise and worship music in March.Good Friday service on April 18 at 7 p.m., at Santa Fe Christian Church, Easter sunrise service at Buzzards Roost on April 20th at 7 am, breakfast in the fellowship hall to follow at 8 and regular Sunday school and service to follow with an Easter egg hunt between Sunday school and worship service, This month those attending children’s church have been learning about the true meaning of Easter and both groups learned today about Palm Sunday. Democrat supper on April 22nd, Salt Saturday regular gathering on April 26, Santa Fe Christian Church will host an old fashioned hymn sing April 27, at 6:30. MFUGE trip will be the first week in July.

Bible study is every Wednesday night, carry in meal at 6 p.m., and study at 6:30 p.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., and worship service at 10:30 a.m.

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ristian Church h C i l le

Pastor Fran Schnarre

Granville Christian Church Maundy Thursday candlelight communion services will be held April 17 at 7 p.m. All are invited to come and partake of the Lord’s supper with Jesus as his disciples did in the upper room before his death.

A Relay for Life fundraiser will be held June 1. There will be a meal and an auction of desserts and gifts after worship. All are invited. We have received our second shipment of Granville cookbooks. They sell for $20 with half the proceeds going to Relay for Life. Call Dale Ann Magruder to place your order.

The annual meeting of the church to elect board and officers will be after worship on May 4.

The Granville young adults have begun a study of a book about how families have reduced stress. We tie in related scripture and will continue the first, third and fifth Sundays at 10 am.

We are still sending care packages to servicemen and women in the combat zones. Please contact Brenda Coffman with names and addresses.

Come spend an hour in worship with the One who continuously re-creates you, saves you and loves you, at 11 a.m. on the first, third and fifth Sundays: Easter, April 20; May 4, and May 18 . Sunday School is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday and communion follows on the weeks when we do not have worship services.

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d Methodist e t i Un

Pastor Lin Donnelly

Sun. April 13 - the UMYouth’s Spaghetti Dinner and dessert auction netted over $2500.00 to help youth attend church camp. Our thanks to all who donated food and Items for the auction, those who attended, those who bid, and all who helped cook and clean up.

Pastor Donnelly’s Palm Sunday service spoke of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Those present received a Palm Cross.

Jessica Clay presented a piano special “Together “ and Jackie Clay played “Rain and Leaves” for Palm Sunday.

The Choir Anthem was “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”.

Kent and Linda Blades served as ushers.

Jessica and Jackie Clay were Acolytes.

Thanks to Harold and Jaunita Huffman for preparing the flower bed for Spring. Kent and Linda Blades will apply fresh bark. The beautiful display will be enjoyed by the community all summer.

Wednesday, April 16, 2-3 p.m. -- Bible study on Revelations chapters 20-22 will be the chapters for discussion.

Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. -- Administrative Council.

Thursday April 17, at 6 p.m. -- UM Youth Group 7 p.m. -- Maundy Thursday Services will commemorate the Last Supper.

The scripture message from Luke 22. A video “Passover” will be shown at the service.

Choir practice each week Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

HOLY WEEK: April 17, 7 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Service - video “Passover”.

April 18, 7 p.m. - Good Friday service at Christian church. Message will be given by the FaithWalk church.

April 20, 9 p.m. - Easter Sunday breakfast 9 a.m., Church Services at 10:45 a.m.

Pastor Donnelly’s Easter Worship message will be taken from John 20:1-18.

Kent Blades is Usher Captain for April.

Everyone is invited for fellowship, coffee and snacks every Sunday before church at 10:15 a.m.

Attend the church of your choice

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, April 13 with 38 members and guests in attendance. Rev. Holmes led the Greetings and Announcements. Prayer requests were shared and Rev. Holmes led the morning prayer. The Adult Choir sang “Here Comes the King” for special music. Communion was shared and tithes were offered. Rev. Holmes shared a message “Jesus Drove a Donkey” from Matthew 21:111. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Youth group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir Practice,Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.; Maundy Thursday Services at Holliday Christian Church, Thursday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m.; The Easter Offering will be collected April 20 & 27. The Outreach Committee will serve a ham and scalloped potatoes meal after church on Sunday, April 27, to benefit the Easter Offering. Your donation for the meal will support Taylor Salmons’s Namibia trip in May. Serving next Sunday: Frieda Holohan and Susan Purdy, Elders; Joe Hulen, Mike Peterson, Bonnie Peterson, and Angela Purdy, Diaconate. Susan Purdy, Communion Preparer. All are welcome to attend Sunday services.

Palm Sunday services, April 13 began with Patti Grimmettt playing “Were You There?” on the piano followed by singing “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”, “Blessed Redeemer”, “Doxology”, “Lead Me to Calvary” and “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?”

Pastor John Grimmett read scripture from Psalm 118 and Isiah 53 with prayer for Gary; Sheri Cleaver; Betty Smashey; Mary McMorris; Darren’s father; Margaret Birlew; the Rahmeyer family; a thank you from Arla Eisenhower; and notice of new flag in cemetery.

We., April 16 the Paris church will host the “Easter Lily” at 6:30 p.m. Kid’s Musical Service; Living Waters in Perry will host an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.; Maundy Thursday Service will be held in Paris with all saying the Lord’s Prayer.

Debbie Carey sang the beautiful “Via Dolorosa” for the morning special.

The message “Great Expectations” was based on scripture from John 12...as everyone knew about God and began to worship Jesus. As He rode into town on a lowly donkey...He spoke to the people as everyone had expectations waving palm branches - yet a few days later Pilate would ask Jesus “Who are You?” In only a few short days the day of joy would become a day of yelling “crucify Him” as a threat - as a a lamb led to slaughter, as a common criminal, He would be crucified ...dead and buried in a tomb! Jesus Wins! You can have eternal life if Jesus is your expectation! He is the only place to turn!

Bobby Gash led the Offertory as Patti played “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”.

All retired in fellowship as Patti played “At the Cross”” Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. and all are welcome to come hear the word of the Lord.

Greetings from FaithWalk Ministries – Bishop Harold G. Long, Pastor Morning worship service began at 10:30 a.m.

“I Give Myself Away” – sung by FaithWalk Prayer-led by Elder Helen Fugate Scripture-read by Bro. Michael Thompson “Brought Me Through This” – sung by FaithWalk Choir Offering (Seed Planting) was directed by Elder Maurice Berry. Our Vision and Mission Statements were read in unison, declaring that FaithWalk Ministry’s constant goal is the work of, “Building and Sustaining Strong Communities by Breaking the Cycle of Addictive Failures.”

“Don’t Do It Without Me” – sung by FaithWalk Choir Bishop Long’s message was entitled, “In Christ is Quality of Life” II Peter 1:2-4 -“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ our Lord.”

3-“As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.” 4-“by which has been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”

We need to challenge what we are doing, by asking ourselves, ‘What is the real motive of why I am doing what I am doing?’ ‘What is my purpose in it?’ ‘What do I expect to accomplish?’ ‘Is what I’m doing only for the moment, or is it something that will count for eternity?’

There is no guarantee of having a quality of life for the moment, but God does guarantee that whoever has a relationship with His Son Jesus Christ, will have a spiritual quality of life, both now and in eternity, by being a partaker in the divine nature of Christ, having escaped the corruption that is in this world by unhealthy desires.

Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us!

Weekly service times: Tuesday at 7 p.m., Thursday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. God bless you!

STOUTSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH EASTER SERVICES

Stoutsville Baptist Church family would like to cordially invite you to celebrate Easter services with us because HE lives, the grave could not hold HIM, HE arose! EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES at 6:30 a.m., Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., no Sunday school on this day. EASTER MORNING SERVICES at 9 a.m. A Celebration of the resurrection, everyone invited.

The congregation of Holliday Christian Church opened services with the prelude duet performed by organist, Jane Akers, and pianist, Barbara Jarman. The church was beautifully decorated this week; Easter lilies were purchased by members in honor of loved ones lost. Reverend Holmes welcomed all in attendance, including special guests, Norma Garnett and Debbie Joki, along with Gerald and Carole Roberts and Mac and Katie Donovan who just returned from winter travels. A thank you from Sally and Phil Blakemore was shared.

Maundy Thursday services will be held at the church at 7 p.m. on April 17. Easter Sunday services will begin at 7:30 a.m.; followed by a pancake breakfast prepared by the men of the church. Special Easter offering envelopes are available. The hymn sing will be held at Santa Fe Christian Church on Sunday evening, April 27.

Happy birthday wishes were for: Debbie Joki, Delores Thrasher, Thomas C. Curtright, Justin Jarman and Margaret Ruth Hartman. Anniversary congratulations were for Dean and Debbie Joki (24 years) and Jerry and Zelmajo Ragsdale (54 years). The opening hymn, “Unto the Hills” was sung; pastoral prayer and Gloria Patri followed.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Mary McMorris, Mark Freeman and Sue Fennell. Sympathy was extended to the families of Beverly Wandrey, the Schnarre family in Macon and Elizabeth Evans.

The prayer hymn was “The Lord Is My Shepherd”.

The congregation joined in prayer and in unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer. As elders, Gary Wilson and Guy Callison, went forward to serve, the communion hymn, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, was sung. Serving as deacons were Gerald Roberts and Johnny Ragsdale. The communion service was closed by singing of the doxology.

“Follow Obediently – Make Sure You are Following the Right Leader” was the title of the message from Reverend Holmes. Scripture from Matthew 21:1-11 was referenced. The hymn of invitation and dedication, “Higher Ground” was sung. Pastoral prayer and the “Spirit Song” closed morning worship.

The monthly congregational meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Wilson. Minutes of the March meeting were reported by Carole Roberts, Secretary. Jane Akers gave the monthly financial reports.

Both were approved as presented. Various items of old business, including installation of new front doors and inspection of the lift were updated. The meeting was adjourned.

Following a time to enjoy fellowship and refreshments, Tom Curtright led the Bible Study group in a special prayer for Mary and Jim McMorris. Jane Akers led the group in study of John 7 and 8:1-47.

Remember the special Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. and the time change for church on Easter Sunday, April 20, of 7 a.m. All are welcome.

byterian s e r P Pa ris

Pastor John Grimmett

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service Sunday, April 13. The ushers for this weeks service were Bob McKinney and Albert Sinkclear. Patti Grimmett led the congregation into worship service with, “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna,.” Pastor John Grimmett led the congregation in a unison prayer.

Pastor John Grimmett read the announcements and asked for prayer concerns. He gave a pastoral prayer and The Lord’s Prayer. Pastor John Grimmett read the scripture reading from Psalm 118 and Isaiah 53.

This Sunday the chancel choir performed their Easter Cantata, “The Lamb of God.” The closing hymn was, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Patti Grimmett led the congregation out of worship service with, “Hosanna to the King.”

The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold worship service next Sunday, April 20. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m.

Anyone is welcome to attend Announcements (all times p.m. unless indicated): Sundays: AV - 2:30 - 3:30 Wednesdays: Kids 3:30–4:30, Youth 5-6, Choir 6:30 April 16: Kids musical program “The Easter Lily” will be presented at 6:30 – we will have refreshments after the program please bring cookies, brownies, etc.

April 17: Maundy Thursday Service 7, a Paris Presbyterian Church April 18: Community Good Friday Service 7, at the Christian Church, speaker will be from Faith Walk April 20: EASTER!

The Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship Sunday, April 13, which was Palm Sunday.

The Children’s Little Sermon was, “The Real Easter Bunny,“ given by Konnie Wilson.

The scripture, Isaiah 42: 1-9 was read by Shelby Arnold...

Our Specials were, a solo by Nancy Schofield “Between Twelve and Thirty-Three,” and another by Jimmy Legrand, “Higher.”

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry’s message was “A Parade With a Promise” based on the scripture, Matthew 21: 1-11.

Thursday, April 17 is Maundy Thursday Service 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 20 - Easter Sunrise Service 7 a.m., followed by a carry-in Breakfast at 7:45 a.m., with the regular Easter Service 9 a.m.

Monday, April 21, is Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, is Pocket Change Sunday, Worship at Wildwood 1:30 p.m., and Youth Bible Study at 4 p.m.

Attend the church of your choice

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

Visit these restaurants that made this page possible!

Miller’s Bar & Grill wins Taste of Monroe County The Paris Senior Center held their Second Annual Taste of Monroe County on Tuesday, March 18.

Miller’s Bar & Grill, Paris, took home first place honors.

“We had catfish fillets, potato salad and hush puppies at the Taste of Monroe County,” said owner Debbie Miller. “It felt really good to win.

Last year when we competed we actually had bought the restaurant and were opening the next day.”

Back in April, Owners Debbie and Darryl Miller bought what was The Southern Belle and

turned it into their new business venture.

“We just wanted to be able to work together and this gave us the opportunity to do just that,” said both Debbie and Darryl about why they opened their business.

Miller’s Bar & Grill is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday from 11 - 1:30 a.m.; and Saturday from noon - 1: 30 a.m.

There are daily lunch specials posted on the board in the front window or call for the special - 660-327-4305. Also visit their Facebook page (Miller’s Bar & Grill) to

view the daily lunch specials and any upcoming special events.

Weekend specials include a Friday Night - Surf and Turf Night and on Saturday night, the cooks whip up a great Prime Rib Special for their customers.

Miller’s Bar & Grill will feature a monthly band or have the always popular Karaoke Night.

According to Daryl, even though lunch is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and then the kitchen does not open again until 5 p.m. for dinner it is always easy to come in and order a hamburger or other simple grill item to eat even if the

actual kitchen time is not open. **MILLER TIME** Is from 5-6 p.m., TuesdaySaturday, where you get $1 off any alcohol beverage.

Some recent lunch special included: Pulled Pork Panini with fries and slaw or Chicken/Rice Casserole with green beans and cottage cheese; and Reuben Sandwich and Fries or Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetable Medley and Dinner Roll.

Miller’s is located at 220 North Main, Paris Warm up your taste buds and visit Miller’s Bar & Grill for a quality meal.

Pizza Nights Deep Fried and Pizza • 5 - 9 p.m.

M

iller's Bar

& Grill

Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday Friday • Saturday

SALAD BAR AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH & DINNER

“A Great Place to Eat” OPEN ON EASTER DAY! Serving a delicious ham dinner with all the trimmings and dessert

Everything is handmade and fresh!

Hours: 6 a.m.-2 p.m. • Mon. - Sat. 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Sun.

Banquet Facilities Available

217 S. Vine St., Monroe City 573-735-9774

LOCK & LOAD KARAOKE Saturday, May 3 (every other weekend)

220 N. Main • Paris, MO • 660-327-4305

Happy Easter!

WE WILL BE CLOSED SO OUR EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY THE HOLIDAY HOURS: Tuesday, 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday-Thursday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Becky’s

RESTAURANT LLC 660-291-8259

Hwy. 24, Madison, Mo.

Carma Martin • Judy McKinney (co-owners) 107 N. Williams • Moberly, Mo. • 660-263-1414

POOL TOURNAMENT Saturday, April 26 • 1 p.m. (sign-in 12:30 p.m.)

Daily Specials!

LUNCH AT 15 DINER THE PERFECT EASTER SUNDAY LUNCH

Fried Chicken and Ham Buffet Schedule the Banquet Room for your party or meeting.

NO CHARGE FOR THE ROOM!

18345 Highway 15, Paris, Mo. 660-327-1500 • 15diner.com

GUIDE

JAC’S RESTAURANT 202 N. Main, Paris, Mo. • (660) 327-JACS MILLER’S BAR & GRILL 220 N. Main, Mo. • (660) 327-4305

Casual Dining • 100+ Seating Choices of Full Mexican or American Side Burgers, Steaks, Ribs, Hand Cut Fries, Hand Breaded Tenderloins, Country Fried Steak and Home Mozzarella Sticks

Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

202 N. Main Paris, MO 65275

660-327-JACS

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Mad Hoss Jackson

THE BRICK 107 N. Williams, Moberly, Mo. • (660) 263-1414 BECKY’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 24, Madison, Mo. • (660) 291-8259 THE DUGOUT SPORTS LOUNGE 217 S. Vine St., Monroe City, Mo. • (573) 735-9774 15 DINER 18345 Hwy. 15, Paris, Mo. • (660) 327-1500 THE JUNCTION Hwy. 19 & 154, Perry, Mo. • (573) 565-3620

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Monroe Manor celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week April 6-12

Left to right, volunteers Lois Spencer, Joyce Hammond, Mary DeOrnellas, Mary Curtright, MaryBelle Troy, Patty Siron and Granddaughter.

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Left to right, Joyce Hammond, Mary DeOrnellas, Mary Curtright, MaryBelle Troy, Patty Siron and Grandaughter, Joe Peck and Steve Siron.

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April 6 - 12 was volunteer appreciation week.

Monroe Manor held a special party on Wednesday April 9, to thank and recognize their volun-

teers. They have around 17 volunteers and had eight present.

They played Bingo, ate cookies and cupcakes, and drank punch. The volun-

teers were given a special thank you card, a pin, and a glass. The party was a success. Monroe Manor greatly appreciates all that their volunteers do.

Open House...

(Top) Left to right, Farm Bureau Regional Coordinator Steve Roberts, Rita Vickers, Career Agent Clint Chandler, Customer Service Representative Kay Gray and Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Administrative Assistant Joanne Bonney. (Right) Kay Gray shows off the new decorations at the Paris Farm Bureau office that has seen a total ‘makeover.’

The Open House was held on Friday, April 11 and featured tours of the new office, cake, hot dogs and refreshments.

Administrative Assistant Bonney attended the event for the chamber to welcome Farm Bureau personnel and the new office to the Paris business scene.

Students from Madison C-3 and Paris R-II high schools in Monroe County attended Youth Leadership Day, Thursday, April 3, in Jefferson City. The annual event is sponsored by Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Program.

The youth learned about the political system and spent time touring the State Capitol Students attending included, left to right, Blaine Love, FFA sponsor Allie Pfanner, Tyler Bennett, Lindsey Hendren, Cameron Hunter, Taylor Dye, Payton Ness and Ashley Kendrick.

MTCC Ladies Golf League MTCC Ladies Golf League Carry-In Supper, Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m., at clubhouse. All registration forms due by then. Forms may be mailed to MTCC, PO Box 154, Paris, MO 65275.

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Area Students Attend Youth Leadership Day in Jefferson City On a busy day at the State Capitol, high school students from across the state met with their legislators April 3 during Missouri Farm Bureau’s 20th annual Youth Leadership Day, sponsored by the organization’s Promotion and Education Program.

With both houses in session at the time, many students had an opportunity to visit with their representatives and senators just outside the chamber doors and then view them in action from the House and Senate galleries.

Returning from the Capitol building, the students spent their afternoon at the Missouri Farm Bureau Center. Recently appointed Missouri Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce spoke to the group about the department’s priorities. He said one of their top priorities is helping young people involved in agriculture. “It’s important that you learn, stay involved and don’t give up on agriculture,” Fordyce told the group.

Fordyce farms near Bethany, Mo. He also told the students to seek out leadership. “You never know where leadership will take you. Take every opportunity to say ‘yes’ even if you are not sure; to find out and learn as you go along,” he said.

Other speakers included MFB President Blake Hurst and MFB Ambassadors Samantha Gibson of Norborne and Mason Kiehl of Meadville. Gibson and Kiehl are currently students at the University of Missouri and talked about the leadership values they are learning as ambassadors.

Costs for the school trip are underwritten by county Farm Bureaus and the MFB Foundation for Agriculture. More than 400 students and chaperons attended the event. Those from Monroe County were Blaine Love, Allie Pfanner, Tyler Bennett, Lindsey Hendren, Cameron Hunter, Taylor Dye, Payton Ness and Ashley Kendrick.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS Dylan Apel pitches a gem downing Slater 13-0

Madison Classic Second Place Madison Panthers, left to right: First row - Tyler Bennett, Austin Freels, Wesley Luttrell, Blake Brown, Jacob Wandrey, Blaine Love and Dustin Ketchem. Second row - Assistant Coach Caleb Lewis, Josh Youse, Dylan Apel, Nick Craigg, Dalton Apel, Joe Hulen, Ricardo Gonzalez, Austin Thornton, Head Coach Bryant Jones.

APPEAL PHOTO

Coyotes bang out 6 homers versus Highland The Paris Coyotes played in the Knox County Tournament on Saturday, April 12. The Coyotes fell to Scotland County 12-0, lost a thriller to Novinger 13-12 and in their final game of the day lost to tournament champs Highland13-8.

Scotland County Paris rapped out two hits with Slater Stone and Jacob Pease having hits for the contest. Scotland scored a single run in the first and added five in the second and six in the fourth.

Jon turner took the loss with four and two thirds of a n inning pitched allowing five hits and 9 earned runs while waking four and striking out 6. Collin Crook pitched a perfect inning in relief.

Novinger Laine Forrest and Briar Hancock went yard versus Novinger. Hancock had a perfect line score with a 3 for 3 at the dish with 3 hits, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Forrest was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Rapping out hits

were Slater Stone 2, Shane Umstattd, Brant Francis, Tucker Gruber, Hancock 3, Kyle Popkes 2, and Forrest 2.

Paris led 3-0 after two innings and 8-4 after four frames. Novinger scored a two spot in the fifth and added four in the six and three in the seventh. Paris countered with a four spot in the sixth for the 13-12 final.

Brant Francis pitched all seven innings allowing 10 hits and 12 runs (8 earned) while walking 1 and striking out 5.

Highland Paris pounded out 6 homers (Slater Stone, Tucker Gruber 2, Briar Hancock, Laine Forrest and Collin Crook) for the contest. Stone 2, Gruber 2, Hancock 2, Jon Turner, Forrest 2, Crook, Zac Baladenski 2 all banged out hits in the game. Gruber drove in 3 runs while also scoring 3 runs.

Highland led 4-1 after two innings before Paris hit long balls in the third and led 5-4 after three frames. Highland added

two runs in the fifth, Paris bounced back with 3 in the sixth for a 8-6 lead however, Highland plated 7 in the sixth for all the scoring to take a 13-8 win and play for the championship (which they would win over Marion County).

Tucker Gruber pitched 4 innings allowing 9 hits and 9 runs (7 earned). He walked one and struck out 7. Laine Forrest pitched

two innings in relief allowing a single hit, 4 runs (3 earned) and walking 3.

Shane Umstattd pitched a perfect inning in relief.

The Coyotes travel to Marion County on Thursday, April 17 and participate in the Lewis and Clark Conference Tournament on Wednesday, April 23 and Saturday, April 26.

Kyle Popkes raps out a hit for the Coyotes.

APPEAL PHOTO

The Madison Panthers captured second place in their host Madison Classic with a dominating 13-0 win over Slater but then fell 21-9 in the final to perennial state ranked Canton Tigers.

Slater Dylan Apel pitched a gem of a game. He struck out 11 Slater hitters while allowing only two walks.

He allowed only base runners in one inning, the second when two walks and an error saw runners on the base paths. Fortunately, he struck out the final batter and during the inning a perfect throw from catcher Blaine Love to shortstop Tyler Bennett, with a swipe tag punched out a runner trying to advance a base.

Offensively, centerfielder Dustin Ketchem rapped put three hits and scored three runs. Designated Hitter Blake Brown had a hit and two walks and scored two runs.

Shortstop Tyler Bennett was two for three and was hit by a pitch. He scored two runs. First baseman Jacob Wandrey had a single, was hit by a pitch and walked. Right fielder Austin Freels had a single and scored a run. Left fielder Nick Craigg reached base

twice by error and scored both times. Pitcher Dylan Apel helped his own cause with two walks, was hit by a pitch and hit a run scoring single. He scored three runs.

Canton The Canton Tigers thrived on Panther pitching leading 3-2 after an inning. Brown walked and Tyler Bennett lined a double to score Brown.

Bennett later scored on a Blaine Love seeing eye single. In the second inning, Dylan Apel led off with a line drive single, Dustin Ketchem walked and Bennett doubled – all three runners scored, however, Madison trailed 7-5 after two innings.

Austin Freels score the Panthers six run after he walked. Advanced on a fielder’s choice and scored on an infield hit. Canton added five in the thrird and another nine in the fourth. Madison countered with a three spot with a Ketchem walk, two singles by Brown and Wandrey with a Blaine Love single scoring two.

The Panthers face Cairo on Thursday, April 17 on the road and return home to face Keytesville on Tuesday. April 22. First pitch is at 5 p.m.

Dylan Apel shows off his hard throwing pitching versus Slater in his 13-0 win.

APPEAL PHOTO

Crigler shoots 50 finishes as runner-up medalist

Paris Coyote and future UMKC Roo Zane Lockhart shows off his hurdle style in Harrisburg.

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Abbie Wheelan burns up the track during the Harrisburg Meet.

The Paris Coyote Golf team played Van-Far, Salisbury. South Shelby, Fayette and Cairo in recent matches.

Versus Fayette, Teddy Ebbesmeyer shot a 54, Jake Peak 49, Brody Lehenbauer 53, Brett Mason 598 and Shelby Powell a 61. Overall Paris took home a W with a 215 score.

Versus Salisbury and South Shelby Paris shot a team score of 208, Salisbury a 186 and South Shelby 253. Zane Crigler shot a 50, Jake Peak 52, Teddy Ebbesmeyer 51, Brody Lehenbauer 56 and Brett Mason 55.

Salisbury shot a 154, Cairo a 200 and Paris a 207. Paris scoring: Teddy Ebbesmeyer 49, Peak 46, Lehenbauer 56, Mason 58

and Ben Ebbesmeyer 56.

In a match versus VanFar Zane Crigler was runner-up medalist with a 50 to the medalists 49. Crigler shot his 50, Mason 60 and Peak 55.

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LEGALS ADS IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: MICHAEL P WILSON Case Number: 13MNPR00051 In the Estate of NINA G. OWENS, Deceased

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

(Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of NINA G. OWENS, Decedent: On 01-24-2014, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individuals were appointed personal representatives of the estate of NINA G. OWENS, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri. The names, business addresses, and phone numbers of the personal representative is: MARGUERITE JONES, 15049 ROUTE Z, PARIS, MO 65275, PHONE #573-470-6272 The personal representatives’ attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: FLOYD LAWSON, P.O. BOX 36, 109 E. MONROE, PARIS, MO 65275 , PHONE # 660-327-4161 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six 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 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 month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one 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 the decedent’s death: Aug. 19, 2013 Date of first publication: March 28, 2014 Heather D. Wheeler, Circuit Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

Published on: March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2014 IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 14MN-PR00008 In the Estate of PLEASANT D. SMITH, Deceased

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent

Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PLEASANT D. SMITH, Decedent: On 03-12-2014, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individuals were appointed personal representatives of the estate of PLEASANT D. SMITH, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The names, business addresses, and phone numbers of the personal representative is: MOLLY J. RIPPEL, 3509 LONGFORDS MILL DRIVE, COLUMBIA, MO 65203 RYAN D. RIPPEL, 102 GALER STREET #201, SEATTLE, WA 98109 The personal representatives’ attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: THOMAS M. HARRISON, 1103 E. BROADWAY, P.O. BOX 1017, COLUMBIA, MO 652051017 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six 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 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 month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one 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 the decedent’s death: Jan. 25, 2014 Date of first publication: March 27, 2014 Heather D. Wheeler, Circuit Clerk (signed) Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

Published on: March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: ELMER ALLEN DILL, deceased.

ESTATE NUMBER: 12MN-PR00032

NOTICE OF FILING OF STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT AND SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION You are hereby noti-

LEGAL fied that the undersigned personal representative will file the attached statement of Account, containing a schedule of Proposed Distribution of the assets of the estate, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri at 300 N. Main Street, Paris, Missouri on May 12, 2014. If no objections to the Statement of Account or Schedule of Distribution are filed within twenty (20) days after the filing thereof, the undersigned Personal Representative will distribute in accordance with the Schedule of Proposed Distribution contained in the Statement of Account.

You are further notified that the Personal Representative will petition the Court for an Order of Complete Settlement which will be heard on June 17, 2014 at 11 a.m., being more than twenty days after filing of the Statement of Account, or as continued by the Court, and such Order of Complete Settlement will discharge the Independent Personal Representative from further claim or demand of any interest person.

Matthew B. Woods Ashley W . Veatch Missouri Bar No. 63336 Eng & Woods Law Firm 903 E. Ash Stryet Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-4190 573-874-4192 (fax) aveatch@engandwoods. com Attorneys for Estate Published on: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2014 STATE OF MISSOURI, COUNTY OF MONROE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION, PARIS, MISSOURI IN THE INTEREST OF: K.E.F., Female; DOB: 0112-2004 CAUSE NO: 12MNJU00001

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

(Section 506.160 RSMo.) THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: JOHN DOE You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, Juvenile Division, the object and general nature of which is to terminate your parental rights.

The names of the parties to the suit are K.E.F. , a minor child of Kaycey Lynn Fox and John Doe, the unknown father of K.E.F.; and Nina Casnoff, Attorney and Chief Juvenile Officer of Monroe County, Missouri, 304 Willow Street, Hannibal, Missouri

63401.

You are hereby ordered to appear before this Court on Monday, the 7th day of July, 2014 at the Monroe County Courthouse at Paris, Missouri at 9 a.m.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 10th day of April, 2014, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Monroe County, Missouri Circuit Court, this 4th day of April, 2014.

Heather Wheeler, Circuit Clerk of Monroe County Published on: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2014 STATE OF MISSOURI, COUNTY OF MONROE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION, PARIS, MISSOURI IN THE INTEREST OF: C.C.H., Female; DOB: 7-19-2005 CAUSE NO: 12MNJU00002

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

(Section 506.160 RSMo.) THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: ZACHARIAH SHANE HENLEY You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, Juvenile Division, the object and general nature of which is to terminate your parental rights.

The names of the parties to the suit are C. C. H. , a minor child of Zachariah Shane Henley; and Nina Chasnoff, Attorney and Chief Juvenile Officer of Monroe County, Missouri, 304 Willow Street, Hannibal, Missouri 63401.

You are hereby ordered to appear before this Court on Monday, the 7th day of July, 2014 at the Monroe County Courthouse at Paris, Missouri at 9 a.m.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 10th day of April, 2014, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Monroe County, Missouri Circuit Court, this 4th day of April, 2014.

Heather Wheeler, Circuit Clerk of Monroe County Published on: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2014

KENNETH E. COLLIVER, A DISABLED PERSON

On the 1st day of April, 2014, Judith A. Colliver was appointed conservator/limited conservator of the estate of Kenneth E. Colliver, a person found by the court to be disabled/partially disabled under the laws of Missouri by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri. The business address of the conservator is 816 E. Cleveland, Monroe City, MO 63456.

All creditors of said disabled person/partially disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court or be forever barred.

Date of first publication April 10, 2014 Heather D. Wheeler Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri Published on: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2014 IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 14MN-PR00013 In the Estate of JAMES E. COURETON, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED

(Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JAMES E. COURETON, Decedent: On 03-28-2014, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JAMES E. COURETON, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri.

The personal representative’s business address

and phone number is: DAVID B. COURETON, 816 GRATZ BROWN, MOBERLY, MO 65270.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: CYNTHIA BARCHET, 1203 W. BROADWAY, COLUMBIA, MO 65203, 573-441-9000.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six 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 months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one 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 the decedent’s death: Jan. 31, 2014 Date of first publication: April 10, 2014 Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

Heather D. Wheeler, Circuit Clerk Published on: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Paris Senior Center has two open board positions (two year terms). New board members will start July 1. Sign-up is until April 30.

112 E. MARION, PARIS 660-327-5824

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Blackjack Marina on Mark Twain Lake is looking for someone to operate a snack bar.

Contact John at (573) 565-2233.

HELP WANTED The City of Paris is accepting applications until April 14 for summer help at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pick-up applications at the city office, 112 S. Main St., Paris, Mo.

BID REQUEST PWSD #2 of Monroe County, Mo. is seeking bids for the following project: A 30’ by 56’ pole building including concrete floor, to be constructed on the District Office site at 23504 Highway 24, Paris, Mo. Details and MO DOLIR Prevailing Wage Guideline Information will be provided to all interested bidders by calling the office at (660) 327-4778 or Brian at (573) 473-4850. Bidders must have a least two references and proof of liability and workers compensation insurance. Bidders will be required to follow Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Standards regulations as to Prevailing Wage Laws.Sealed bids must be presented by mail or in person, on or before 7:30 p.m for the May 5, 2014 regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. PWSD #2 of Monroe County, MO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

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FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE r

HAYHURST REAL ESTATE 23815 Hwy 24 West • Paris, MO www.hayhurstrealestate.com

62 M/L acres near South Fork of Mark Twain Lake.

The Tract has Corp. ground that adjoins the property. Water And Electric is available.Very Private Area. The county road dead ends at the property. Has a nice opening on the property to build a weekend place or to set your new home. The current owner will retain ownership of the road that goes through the property to get back to his place. Also the buyer cannot sub divide the ground anything less than 20 acre tracts. Asking $2,750 an acre.

608 Bryan Ave., Paris - Move in ready 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home on finished basement on the edge of town. All 3 bedrooms are on the main floor. A open living room and kitchen.

Basement includes a family room, a full bathroom, laundry room with a walkout. Updates include newer siding, windows, and deck.

All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Some furniture will stay if wanted.Very close to the Paris Fairgrounds.

126 Bodine St., Paris - Very Clean 3 bedroom home on partially finished basement. One car attached garage. Big back deck for entertaining! Should qualify for USDA 0 down or FHA loan.

Call today for a showing or more info about the home or loan programs at 573-808-2676.

See our website for pictures on all listings.

Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

660-327-1507(Bus.) 573-473-0776 (Cell) Daniel Miller: 573-808-2676 (Cell) e-mail: john@hayhurstrealestate.com

209 N. Main St., Paris, MO 65275

660-327-5193

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Contact your local agent!

VERLE HUGENOT 660-676-4620 Broker Associate BRANDIE KINNAMAN 573-933-0612 Sales Associate DARREN ADAMS 573-819-1518 Broker/Owner

FOR SALE: Large bales of hay. Call 660-327-4617, 660-327-4787 or 573-7212687......................................7-tfn FOR SALE: 2014 Grey Wolf Travel Trailer (22 ft.): Loaded, A/C, Heat, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Flat Screen T.V., Power Hitch, Power Awning and much more! Call for move information. Asking $14,000.

Call 573-685-2272............14-tfn FOR SALE: 8’x12’ barn type shed, excellent shape. $300 you move. (660) 327-4403 leave message if not home...........16-1t

SERVICES LAWN MOWER REPAIR: Hustler mowers and all major brands (573) 721-5195 or (573) 721-0026....................13-4t DANDELION PROBLEMS? See us at CO-OP Agri-Service, Hwy. 24 W., Paris. .......................................15-tfn

FLY CONTROL: Back rubs, bullets, fly spray, Permectrin, fly dust and dust bags available at Monroe County COOP. (660) 327-4195............................16-tfn SULLIVAN SHOW SUPPLIES: Grooming products, combs and brushes, ropes and many other accessories and products available at Monroe County COOP. (660) 327-4195..................16-tfn

AUCTION COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON Auctioneer, Realtor, Appraiser Hwy. 24, Madison, MO 660-291-5921 • 800-404-3400

HELP WANTED DRIVERS: Tired of working for the big companies?

Come to work where everyone knows your name! Benefits after 90 days! 3 yrs OTR exp/ Clean MVR req. Call 816-4217895......................................15-2t

LOST LOST: Electric chain saw lost south on Hwy. 15. Harold Huffman (660) 3275251......................................16-1t

GARAGE SALE MOVING SALE: Household items, antiques, furniture, lamps, etc. 508 W. Locust, Paris, MO 65275. Thursday 2 - 5 p.m.

Friday 12 - 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - Noon......................16-1t

FOR RENT

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CLASSIFIED ADS HELP WANTED CONTINENTAL CASTING LLC HIRING OPPORTUNITIES MONROE CITY AND PALMYRA PLANTS

Continental Casting LLC is a locally, family owned manufacturer leading the industry in die cast aluminum, zinc and magnesium products. We produce, machine, and assemble die casting for the automotive and commercial industries. We are looking for new team members to join in our operations. If you are motivated and have a positive attitude and want to further your career, please apply at the Monroe City plant.

We may schedule an interview with you if you have prior experience as a: Die Cast Operator, Machine and Assembly Operator, Process Technician, Maintenance Technician, Layout Technician, Inspector, Tool and Die Technician, CNC Machine Technician We are a growing company with excellent benefits, including but not limited too: Medical Insurance, Dental Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts, Nine paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Matching 401K, Short-term Disability, Life Insurance.

Apply at Continental Casting LLC., 801 Second Street, Monroe City, MO 63456.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR RENT IN MADISON: 2 bdr mobile home, total electric, C/A $275. Appliances available.

Dubbert Management, (660) 263-7533..............................16-2t

FOR SALE

FOR SALE 2013 Chrysler Town & Country In excellent condition, very clean and kept in garage. $19,500 (660) 651-5175

THANK YOU Thank you for the cards, telephone calls and visits while in the hospital and going to Miller’s Resident Care. They were most appreciated. Also, I want to thank you for the prayers and concerns for Joy.

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SERVICES INSURANCE

FISH Days

Whether it be health insurance, medicine supplement, life insurance, Part D or supplemental insurance, let me review your policies.

Call or stop by and place your orders by Saturday, May 17

for Saturday, May 24, 8 - 9 a.m. pick-up.

MONROE COUNTY CO-OP AGRI-SERVICE

Call Barb Forrest at Forrest and Associates, 660-327-1103

Bus. Hwy. 24 Paris, Mo. 660-327-4195

POSTED

The land owned or rented by the following are posted against trespassing for the 2012-13 hunting season. The charge is $1.00 per line each week for the season and is to be PAID IN ADVANCE.

Jane Miller Farm (6/6/14) Carl & Roger Ball (11/21/14) Ronald R. Krigbaum (6/6/14) Jerry Bogle Farms (10/31/14)

May God Bless You Every Day,

Joe Peck NOW HIRING Spartan Light Metal Products

Our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness since Lloyd’s diagnosis. We appreciate so much the food, calls, cards and most of all the prayers. Thanks to Donald Dickey for clearing our driveway, to Wesley Hammond for his visits and words of encouragement, and a special thank you to the Baptist quilting ladies for the beautiful lap robe. Thank you also to the Monroe County Cancer Supporters for their financial support. We are so very fortunate to live in a community with so many kind and caring people. May God bless each of you as he has blessed us.

Lloyd and Chanda Huffman

DRY DOCK OPEN Hours: Thursday - Saturday 4:30 - 9 p.m.

HELP WANTED LOCK INTO A NEW CAREER AT TRUE MANUFACTURING STABLE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN BOWLING GREEN, MO OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS.

$13.00/hr Days M-F 7:00am-3:30pm $14.00/hr Nights M-F 3:30pm-12:00am - Seeking Career Minded Individuals to Produce High Quality Commercial Refrigeration Equipment - Company Provides on-the-job Training

WG/3.12

Apply: www.truemfg.com or in person Company paid pre-employment drug screen/physical required EOE.

We currently have a Tool and Die Maker position available on 3rd shift, the following skills are preferred; Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Proficient working knowledge of all tool room machinery and tools, tig welding and welding of tool steel • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a tool room environment.

• High school diploma or GED. • CNC Experience • Blue print reading • GD & T • Certification in machine shop technology.

• Strong Mechanical / Technical Aptitude • Good communication and teamwork skills • Problem solving/problem assessment skills • Strong Customer Service

What does Spartan have to offer?

A big thanks goes to the Monroe County Rural Fire Department for their assistance in containing our grass fire.

Thanks also to Barb and Brad Miller and Bob Utterback for alerting us to the fire.

We appreciate all of our good neighbors and friends.

LLOYD AND CHANDA HUFFMAN

Thanks to the Monroe Manor and staff for their excellent care.

Also, thanks to those who sent cards.

SuCCESSful CandIdaTES: • Will have to be 18 years of age • Drug free, conditioned for physical work & capable of lifting 60lbs.

HANNIBAL PLANT Spartan Light Metal Products, LLC is a family owned industry leader in custom die cast aluminum and magnesium products. Manufacturing includes automated die casting, machining and assembly operations, engineered solutions at our Mexico and Hannibal Missouri Facility. Join our team of multi-skilled associates who work together to produce the finest die castings in the WORLD! We are looking for GREAT TEAM MEMBERS with high motivation and a positive attitude that are looking for great pay, a stable environment and career opportunities.

SIDNEY WOOD

1. A GROWING COMPANY WITH MANY OPPORTUNITIES! 2. One of the SAFEST MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS you will find.

3. One of the CLEANEST MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS you will find.

4. Some of the best benefits in this area.

If you are looking for employment, please come by and fill out an application: Spartan Light Metal Products – HANNIBAL Missouri Facility 4649 Route MM Hannibal, MO 63401

Or E-mail Kancell@spartanlmp.com – Reference in Subject Line “Tool and Die Maker” We are proud to be a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer.

HELP WANTED YANCEY AUTO PARTS Yancey Auto Parts is looking for an experienced individual to join our outside dismantler parts puller team.

You must have experience and your own tools.

If you are seeking employment with a strong company you may apply in person at:

Yancey Auto Parts 24067 Hwy J, Perry, Mo. 63462 We offer a competitive wage and benefit package.

EOE Employer

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Monroe County Appeal • www.monroecountyappeal.com

COMMUNITY NEWS BEVERLY A. WANDREY 1947-2014

Beverly A. Wandrey, 66, of Madison, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at her home.

Beverly was born May 8, 1947 to Margaret Miller Botkins and Ralph N. Botkins. She was married to Larry Lee Wandrey at Zion Lutheran Church in Moberly, Missouri on July 3, 1965. Their only son, Bryan Matthew, was born October 31, 1969.

Bryan pre-deceased her March 23, 2001. Bev was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed knowing friends of all ages.

She was well known to share her humor, antics and stories with all she met. She loved her music and sang for many weddings, funerals and other events. She was a member of the Moberly Sweet Adelines for almost 15 years, the Port City Pearls of Muscatine, Iowa, Heart of Missouri Sweet Adelines and for the past five years she sang with the Monroe City Singers.

Beverly began her banking career in 1965 at Merchants Bank in the loan department.

In 1970 she started at Madison Bank to later become the first lady cashier since the bank was established in 1888.

She served as president of the National Association for Bank Women, and was active in the Missouri Bankers Association. She later served as vice-president of Madison Bank. She also served as office manager for Attorney Richard Fredrick and later worked at Financial Inc. of Burlington, Iowa.

Back in Missouri in 2001 she worked at Dolphin Capital, which later became Leaf. She always said she never had a job she didn’t like.

Beverly was a member of Madison Baseball Association, a 4-H Leader, Madison Boosters Club, Sweet Adelines, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and TTT Sorority in Fort

Beverly A. Wandrey

Madison.

She had a passion for the gospel and was active in younger years at Mt. Airy Baptist Church where she served as pianist and Sunday School teacher, and a praise cheerleader at First Baptist in Fort Madison. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where she sang in the church choir. Beverly was devoted to her church and the Lord’s service.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Wandrey, of the home; her grandsons Zachary Michael and Zane Matthew Wandrey of Paris, Ill.; step-grandchildren Nichole Miller of Syracuse, New York, Heather Wilbur of Paris, Ill. and Brandon Slimp of Paris, Ill.; her sister Jane Akers of Holliday, nieces and nephews; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, West Columbia, Texas and a host of friends.

Services for Beverly were Tuesday, April 15, at 1 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Moberly, followed by interment in the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Madison. Visitation was Monday, April 14, from 4 – 7 p.m., at Pathway Memorial Funeral Home, in Moberly.

Memorials may be made to the Bryan Wandrey Scholarship at Madison Bank, Zion Lutheran Church of Moberly or Monroe County Cancer Supporters.

Pathway Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Evan’s 40th Anniversary

BENJAMIN “BEN” RIVERS 1979-2014

Benjamin Lee Rivers, 35, of College Station, passed away due to natural causes caused by an aortic aneurysm on Monday, March 31, 2014. A celebration of Ben’s life will be held from 2-4 p.m., on Saturday, April 19, at Country Kitchen Restaurant, 1712 N Providence Rd, Columbia, Missouri. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Hillier Funeral, Cremation and Bereavement Specialists of Bryan, Texas.

Ben was born on March 26, 1979 to Jane (Hamilton) McMullin and David Rivers in Austin, Texas. He leaves behind twin siblings, Jonathan and Jessica Rivers; four nephews and two nieces whom he loved dearly. He is also survived by his second mother, Mary Sue Hamilton; step-father, Mark McMullin; aunts, Betty Hamilton, Beckie (Hamilton) Neighbors, Sandra Hamilton, Maria Rivers; uncle, Phillip Hamilton; grandparents, Bill and Arietta Cooprider and 97 year old great-grandmother, Lola Phillips as well as numerous cousins, extended family and friends.

Ben earned a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and studied this martial art at Conner’s TKD studio in Columbia.

He attended several world camps and national competitions where he won numerous medals for sparring and patterns. Ben enjoyed many artistic outlets including woodworking, pencil drawings, airbrushing and tattoos.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Sara Lanham and grandfather, Phillip Joe Hamilton.

Please share memories and tributes to Ben at www. hillierfuneralhome.com.

MICHAEL W. MILLARD 1963-2014

Michael W. Millard, 50, of Shelbina, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at a Columbia hospital.

Michael was born on May 17, 1963 in Hannibal, , the son of James and Barbara Moffatt Millard. He graduated from Van-Far High School in 1981.

After high school, he was employed by Target Aluminum, in Vandalia, for several years. He is survived by his father, Jim Millard of Shelbina; one sister, Pam (Alan) Shaw of Vandalia; one brother, Rusty (Shawna) Millard of Shelbina; several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Millard on Nov. 6, 1991.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to donor’s choice.

Agnew Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Nora Kathryn Thomas Allan and Samantha Thomas of Madison are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Nora Kathryn Thomas. She was born March 13 and weighed six pounds, six ounces.

Nora’s grandparents are David and Karen Thomas and Jerry and Tess Bird all of Madison. Nora is welcomed by her big sister, Adelynn.

Letter to the Editor... Continued from page 2 lic Service Commission also requires that Public Utilities fulfill a necessity; however Clean Line cannot show any.

These transmission lines would not only violate property rights, they would be eye-soars, obstacles to farming, would limit future land use options, would reduce property values far more than compensation and make selling some properties virtually impossible. They would eliminate thousands of acres of trees and brush contributing to climate change and increase erosion.

The bottom line is this proposal has no merit. Missouri does not need it and will not benefit from it. Therefore, it does not qualify to be a utility company that would have the power of eminent domain.

If Clean Line Energy was granted Public Utility status, a very dangerous precedent would be established. After that, virtually any company that proposes a transmission line through Missouri without any proven benefit and necessity will likely get approved and Missouri will be crisscrossed with high voltage lines.

Due to overwhelming public opposition and lack of merit, eight of the original 14 counties with proposed lines have now rescinded the support they gave to Clean Line prior to its announcement to the general public. The six counties that have not yet rescinded their support are Buchanan, Livingston, Carroll, Macon, Randolph and Shelby.

If you are on the proposed transmission line route, you probably have received a certified letter from Clean Line Energy. We advise that you do not allow them to coerce you into signing an easement agreement. They are not a Public Utility and have only just applied to become one about two weeks ago and the process could take several months. There is no advantage in signing an easement agreement now. We should all be vigilant to protect our elderly relatives and neighbors from being taken advantage of by conniving land agents. We strongly advise that no one ever signs anything regarding Clean Line Energy Partners’ Grain Belt Express without an attorney.

It is extremely important to take action to stop this senseless proposal. Write and express your opposition to the Mo. Public Service Commission and use case # EA2014-0207. Ask your state legislators to support HB2092, a bill that would prohibit Eminent Domain authority being granted to large transmission line projects that pass through Missouri with little or no benefit to Missouri.

The Mo. Office of Public Counsel also needs to hear from you so they will take a stand against their approval. Another way to help is to call and urge your county Farm

Bureau board President to oppose the Grain Belt Express.

It is expected that they will intervene at the Public Service Commission if all 8 counties on the final route oppose it.

Finally, please go to www.MissouriLandownersAlliance. org and support them in their legal case against Clean Line at the PSC. Thank you, Russell Pisciotta Block Grain Belt Express-Mo

Card Shower for Mary Ragsdale (Ruth Mitchell and Gene Carter’s sister)

for a quick recovery DAVIESS COUNTY NURSING & REHAB 1337 W. Grand Gallatin, MO 64640

Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of DANNY AND LINDA ECKMAN Sunday, April 27 • 2-5 p.m.

Library Basement This is a come and go reception with cake being served.

Darold and Cathy Evans were honored for their 40th wedding anniversary Darold and Cathy Evans were honored for their 40th wedding anniversary with a surprise lunch at AJ’s, in Macon, on March 22, by their daughter Kim Coates and family, of Hannibal. After lunch they all came back to the Evans’ home and had cake and fellowship.

Darold and Cathy were married March 8, 1974

by Dr. Joseph P. Grant at the First Baptist Church, in Moberly. Their attendants were Gene Jaecques and the late Hazel Jaecques of Cairo. They farmed, raised livestock and row cropped.

Darold was also a meat cutter working in the Moberly area but retired in 2012 from WalMart working in the produce department. Cathy retired in 2013 from Commerce Bank working in the loan department and also as a teller.

They are living on their farm near Madison. They enjoy spending time with family, grandchildren and friends. They also enjoy camping, gardening and raising catfish.

They are members of the Timberlake Christian Church in Moberly.

Those attending were Darold and Cathy Evans; Kevin, Kim, Elijah and Abigael Coates; Robert and Linda Reed; Norman and Donna Seiders; and Roy and Maryann Gibler.

Planning/Zoning To Meet April 23

According to County Clerk Sandra Francis the Monroe County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m., in the Monroe County Courthouse.

Two rezoning applications are on the agenda, which include an application from Henry and Kanyarat Marshall on property located in Section 18, Twp.54, Range 9, requesting a zoning change from A-1 to C-1 for the purpose of an RV Campground.

Application from Ronald and Martha Staggs on property located in Section 16, Twp54, Range 9 requesting a zoning change from A-1 to C-1 for the purpose of an RV Campground.

Richard Legrand is going to be 80 years young!

Come celebrate his milestone on Sunday, April 27 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Grace United Methodist Church Madison, Mo. No gifts please!