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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)
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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!