Ralls County Herald Enterprise, May 15, 2014 • Week 20

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Award recognizes volunteer work by New London’s Raymond Dowell Jr.

BABY CONTESTANTS NEEDED

Baby contestants needed for New London Park Days June 14 at 8 a.m. at the Ralls County Courthouse. The entry fee is $5.00 with deadline June 10. Registrations forms can be picked up at the RCSBank and the Ralls County Health Department in New London or go towww.newlondonparkdays.org You can also register in person at the New London Courthouse on Sunday, May 25 or June 1 from 1 - 3 p.m.

CORRECTION:

The dates for New London Park Days was incorrectly listed in the first paragraph of the “Motorcyclin’ Gramma” article in last week’s Ralls County Herald Enterprise. – The correct dates should be June 13 and June 14. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

MS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

The Mark Twain Multiple Sclerosis ‘Talk MS’ Support Group will hold their May meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m., at the Ralls County Health Office building in New London. The NEILS office in Hannibal will be presenting a program. For more information about the support group and services offered by the National MS Society, go online at www. gatewaymssociety.org, or call 800344-4867, or contact group leader, Debby Rhodes, at 573-267-3365.

THIS & THAT

Raymond Dowell Jr. of New London named Senior Service Award Winner, with Rep. Jim Hansen, right., and his wife Barbara.

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Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder announced 34 winners of the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award, including Raymond Dowell Jr. of New London.

Lt. Governor Kinder presented the awards Tuesday, May 6, at a luncheon for the winners and their guests outside his office in the Capitol.

Dowell was nominated by Missouri State Rep. Jim Hansen of Frankford.

Dowell, a Korean War veteran, has been a member of

the American Legion Post in Hannibal for 50+ years. He also volunteers in support of the Masonic Children’s Foundation, the Masonic Home of Missouri, the Masonic Scholarship Fund and programs to support widows of Freemasons. As president of the New London Senior Citizens, he has helped to build a strong network of community support for local seniors.

“I have known Raymond for years, and he has always been one of those ‘silent do-

ers,’ always willing to step up to the challenge at hand but never seeking recognition for the time and effort he puts in,” said Rep. Hansen in his nomination. “Most of Mr. Dowell’s work is done outside of the spotlight.”

Kinder praised Dowell for his work with veterans.

“He has worked on behalf of veterans throughout the area to see they are welcomed home to their communities with respect, pride and access to the resources they de-

serve,” Kinder said.

Lt. Governor Kinder presented Dowell with an official declaration and a Senior Service Award lapel pin at a ceremony in the Capitol.

Kinder has given Senior Service Awards every year since he took office in 2005.

“Raymond Dowell Jr. sets an excellent example for all Missourians with his willingness to serve the New London area,” Kinder said. “His selfless service is an inspiration to all who know him.”

NECAC COMMEMORATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

Meet and Greet will be held Thursday, May 22, at Saverton Community Building.

Greenlawn Chapel Homecoming is Sunday, May 25 starting at 4:30 p.m. Carry-in supper at 6 p.m.

MTJH Eighth Grade Graduation ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 16, in the Multipurpose Room.

MTJH Sports Awards Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15.

MTHS Sports Awards Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 19.

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NECAC commemorated 50 years of service with an open house at the New London office at 1 p.m. Friday, May 2. Wendy Ellison, NECAC coordinator for Ralls County, and Brent Engle were on hand to welcome visitors. Information was available on the various programs NECAC provides and refreshments were served.

The local NECAC office provides a food pantry and sponsors Adopt-a-Family for Christmas. Housing Development provides subsidized housing and assistance with heating bills. NECAC staff can also assist those in need with information about abuse, neglect or domestic violence services; alcohol abuse, drug abuse and rehabilitation services; senior centers; child care ser-

vices; counseling services; education and training services; employment services, medical services; support groups and other services.

Residents are encouraged to contact the NECAC office for assistance. NECAC staff members are supported by the many community volunteers and organizations.

Established in 1965, North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has been managing and delivering an abundance of social service, community health and public housing programs to the low-income, elderly, youth, handicapped and disadvantaged through contracts and grants with federal, state and local governments, other not-for-profit agencies and private businesses.

Wendy Ellison, NECAC Coordinator for Ralls County, Bob See, Ralls County Presiding Commissioner, and Velda Hays, community volunteer stand with the banner celebrating National Community Action Month.

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VIEWS AND COMMENTS

Letter to the Editor To the residents of Ralls

From the Editor

by Editor Carolyn Trower

DRONES ARE EXPENDABLE

During a pause in the Blue Angels Air Show that allowed conversation, one member of our group joked, “Those guys down in Houston really are amazing with their computer flying.” There was an immediate mass chortle.

Then, there was this brief reflective silence. Then, an infinity of foot-pounds of thrust scattered both silence and reflection into swirls of awe and applause as their “sleeper” caught us from behind.

As the school kidnapping in Nigeria unfolds, we find out that the U.S. is ready to assist because we already had drones assigned in the area.

Is it because the use of drones is not under military control that there is no mention of the cost of their manufacture or deployment in the military budget discussions? Just who (other than President Obama) does control the use of these remotely operated flying invasive devices? Needless-to-say, their size and operating altitude make detection and defense against them nearly impossible.

But rest easy. Of course, the United States is the only power capable of this technology.

Among the many issues being directed into the election year fan is the unfolding story of dysfunction in the Veterans Administration medical services. Veterans served: they should be served.

Enough said.

One of the factors at the onset of difficulties is no stranger to anyone: unfunded government mandates. The government strangles the U.S. Postal Service with imposed service load and pension payments while allowing no means of adding to income or staff.

All the newly-discovered combat afflictions, treatments available that were previously impossible, and older vets living longer fall on the shoulders of V.A. hospitals with the

same government mandate: “Cut costs and make us look good.”

Recently, a medal-ofhonor recipient spoke on NBC Nightly News as an advocate of eliminating V.A. Hospital services. He did not in any way advocate denying medical services to veterans, but to remove the costly and inefficient government encumbrance. His solution: veterans receive treatment from existing hospitals and the government pays.

Obamacare? But, there is an additional problem attached to V.A. medical facilities. There is no military protocol. There are no military personnel involved who could possibly have to answer to DOD regulations or (in all probability) have ever been in a situation where their life was on the line in the manner in which the life of the vet in their care, was part of duty.

We must realize that the V.A. system is staffed by civil service. In other words: basically “government lifers.” That term, I am sure, doesn’t need explanation to any vet.

The probability of a combat medic being found in a V.A. front office in miniscule. When some steamboat captain tells the engine officer to “hang an anvil on the pressure valve” so we can carry the government cargo; something is gonna blow and hurt a lot of people. Any person who has ever been an actual military combat medical practitioner must be sick to their stomach.

When those who have bought their way into government are preoccupied with their own lifestyle and image, how can you expect them to place service above “making the numbers look good.”

Bottom line: do you want the medical service your service earned, or some “bean counter” piloting your life on a government computer?

JURY SUPERVISOR WOES Luther, who is legally blind, was able to walk from his apartment to a local restaurant where he worked in the kitchen, got a jury summons. He came to me to get it “fixed”. The reason he came to me is that for 26 years I was the committeeman in Sni-A-Bar Township in Jackson County. I was elected the first time in 1962. Back then, the

committee people acted as ombudsmen and helped people who had problems with the county or state government, one of which was to get them off jury duty if it would be an extreme hardship.

The jury supervisor in Kansas City was a friendly guy named Fitzgerald. Every Christmas I gave him a half gallon bottle of Old Fitzger-

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Graduation is upon us. Sunday will see most area high schools holding graduation ceremonies; some in the wind and sun of the outdoor stadium, others tucked safely inside exchanging possible high winds and rain for sweltering heat amid the packed masses. This ceremony marks the end of a long journey filled with knowledge and life lessons. Parents, teachers and friends are ready to launch the newly-minted graduates into the world. Scores of cards will extend hopes for the graduate’s future success.

How do you define success? I was always taught that if you did your job to the very best of your ability, you were successful.

And if you were fortunate enough to have a job or career that you really liked that was even better.

Sometimes merging your passion with a career takes you away from home.

Some of our young people have pursued careers in

the military or academia.

Computer science, electronics and graphic design have lured young people to the cities for better paying jobs.

Each year at graduation I read the plans for the seniors. As a parent you know both pain and pride when your child leaves the nest. Watching my oldest son board the bus to the induction center was the hardest thing I ever did. He was 18 and excited. I was in tears and anxious. Bill told me, “You know he’s not going to be the same when he comes back.” So many layers behind that comment.

When the young strike out on their own they take a piece of your heart and leave a hole that aches until they return. They take with them all the life lessons you’ve been teaching them from day one. My youngest told me, “Mom, I’m 18. I’m okay. You did a good job.” Did I? Over the years I’ve seen those globe-trekking sons

and daughters return to Ralls County. Many return for visits and family gatherings only, having made new friends and a new job into their new “home.”

Others return after a few years of exploration and some return years later when they are able to retire in comfort among friends and family. Each one carried with them the memories and lessons learned in high school. Some of those memories are still wrapped in sunshine and come with a soundtrack; others were quietly laid to rest.

With the declining school enrollment leveling out, there is hope that more of our young citizens will return to Ralls County after receiving advanced schooling and training.

Here they can enter the workforce or strike out in their own small businesses. Here they can raise their families and add to the generational strength that has made Ralls County “home” for so many.

County: Mail carriers at the New London Post Office would like to thank the residents of Ralls County for supporting the 2014 Food Drive. Your generous donations of nonperishable food items supplement the nutritional needs of the residents in our area.

Food collected during the nation’s oldest one day food drive will go to help local individuals and families who depend on alternate food sources especially during the summer months when donations are low and school lunch programs are suspended.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

Sincerely, Mike Lanier Postmaster Rural carriers: Betty Clark, Rowena Miller, Rich Ramsey, Phil Mahsman, Karen Ruhl, Charles Hirner and clerk, Susan Sims.

Editor’s note: The food drive collected over 1465 pounds of food and $258 in cash donations.

BUSY TIME OF YEAR This is probably my favorite time of year. My family is busy with summer activities, vacation plans, finding time to spend with friends and still working those forty hours or more a week.

There are two weeks of school left and ball games will be in full swing before the week is over. We have activities in all three towns going on this summer, along with the Mark Twain Lake Rodeo and my favorite summer time activity - St. Louis Cardinal ball games.

But with all of that going on, we still have to pay attention to the politics going on in Washington D.C., Jefferson City and right here in Ralls County. I have been trying to keep up with Lois Lerner and Benghazi, but I am sad to say, I am not as well informed as I would like to be. Hopefully that will

change in the next few days as I adjust to a different schedule.

So as we meander on through the month of May, I hope to get caught up and stay up to date with all of the news - local, state and national. I hope that everyone tries to keep up this summer because it seems to me that is when crooked politicians try to slip something by us.

When we are all too busy enjoying the warm weather and time off of school and work to keep up with the news. Make sure you subscribe to at least one news magazine via email some will send headlines daily. With smart phones and the internet - I really have no excuse for not staying informed. And neither does anyone else.

Not being well informed means that I can’t have a strong opinion about either one of these

ald Whiskey to help the process of getting people off jury duty.

I told the jury supervisor Luther did not have any transportation to Kansas City since he did not own a car or drive. The jury supervisor said that being blind would not prevent Luther from serving and he had to show up. When I kept arguing about no transportation, she said that he could use public transportation and take a bus. When I told her there was no public transportation or buses that came to Oak Grove, she said he should find someone to bring him and hung the phone up. I then wrote the presiding judge in charge of the juries and related Luther’s problems. The judge responded with a letter that

Luther had to show up for jury duty and that he would make the decision whether he had to serve or not and then threatened to issue a summons for failure to appear if he didn’t show up. Luther naturally did not show up and no summons was issued. When I related Luther’s story to a lawyer friend, he said “That’s how you get out of jury duty now days. You just don’t show up. The prosecutor will not press charges, since you don’t have to sign for a jury summons, they have no proof you received it.”

I liked how it worked better when Fitzgerald was the jury supervisor.

Jack can be reached at PO Box 40, Oak Grove, MO 64075 or jackremembers@aol.com. Visit www. jackremembers.com.

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topics, but I still have one.

I am so happy to see that Trey Gowdy will be leading the joint committee investigation into Benghazi. I think he is one of the best suited candidates for the job. His experience as a lawyer along with his thirst for the truth about what happened that night and justice for the four men we lost make him a formidable opponent for anyone who may be trying to hide something.

I think that Lois Lerner should have been held in contempt a long time ago.

I am not sure how guilty she is, but I do believe she will become the fall person in the IRS scandal.

Pleading the 5th may be something she regrets before this is all over with.

I have talked to several people locally about the Clean Line Grain Belt Ex-

press and I definitely feel like most of those in our area oppose it. I am waiting on a few responses to emails I have sent out in the past few days but I hope to be able to put forth an informative article for readers within the next few weeks. I am not sure why anyone would support this unless they know they aren’t going to be around in the next 30 or 40 years. And if that is how they feel, well then they must not care much about the future of our county.

Campaigning will be in full swing before we know it - make sure to ask the candidates any questions you have about whatever is most important to you.

It’s okay to be candid, but remember to be respectful of whoever you are speaking with.

Primary Election August 5, 2014 RE-ELECT GINA JAMESON

Democratic Candidate

Ralls County Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds Paid for by Gina Jameson

ELECT WILEY HIBBARD

Democratic Candidate

Ralls County Presiding Commissioner

Paid for by Ralls County Citizens to elect Wiley Hibbard.

Ann Miller, Treasurer; Bob Poage, Chairman

RE-ELECT JENA L. EPPERSON

Democratic Candidate

Ralls County Treasurer

Paid for by Jena Epperson

ELECT JOHN K. PALMER

Democratic Candidate

Ralls County Clerk

RE-ELECT ROBERT L. SEE Republican Candidate

Ralls County Presiding Commissioner

Paid for by committee to elect Bob See; Jim Ross, Treasurer

ELECT PANSY KOLB Republican Candidate

Ralls County Clerk

Paid for by Pansy Kolb

ELECT SANDRA (SANDY) LANIER

Democratic Candidate

Ralls County Clerk

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Sandra Lanier, Susan Lane Treasurer

RE-ELECT CONNIE BERRY

Democratic Candidate

Ralls County Collector

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LOCAL HISTORY

A View From the Past

“Yesteryears from the local papers” May 1952 Ralls County Record William Harlinger died in Oklahoma City.

Miss Delores Mellen was named Ralls County home agent.

Mr. and Mrs. Claud Roland donated the site of Ocean Wave Christian Church to Ocean Wave community for a neighborhood center.

Mrs. Ruby Hatcher Rule of Hannibal and Henry DeBuhr of Wellington, Kansas, were married in First Christian Church in Hannibal.

Miss Alene Ford, home agent, resigned.

She was to marry Kenneth Lewis of Mendon.

Circle III had a farewell party at the regular meeting at the home of Mrs. John E. Bogue. The party was for Mrs. Joe Smith, who moved to Monroe City.

Walter C. Kerr, Spanish-American War veteran of Perry, died.

Shirley Ann Fuqua was secretary in the Farm Bureau office.

William Epperson and Lucille Gilliland obtained a marriage license.

Mrs. Glen Ed Anderson and Mrs. Joe Strode accepted contracts to teach in the Center School. They had been in the New London R-6 district for several years.

The Rev. C.D. Hamilton gave the address at annual services in Barkley Cemetery. Jack and Mary Ann Caldwell sang a duet; soloists were Mrs. Lloyd Weaver and Mrs. Gilbert Croll.

May 1942 New London Douglass School graduates were Emma Lou Allison,

Elnora Hawkins, Mary Ruth Perkins, Darlene Smith, Jean Ruth Smith, Russell Daye, Ray Otis King and William Powell, Jr. Perry Weaver was transferred to San Francisco from his work at the powder plant in Louisiana.

Sarah Hays died.

Mrs. Geraldine Briscoe and Julian Johnson were married.

Candidates for collector were W. R. Maddox, James Morris, Glen Briscoe, W.E. Boyd, J. M. LaFrance and Harry Hays.

Mrs. W. N. Whaley was reelected president of the Spalding Christian Women’s Council.

Fred L. Buhrkuhl, 72, formerly of Spalding, died at Weaver, Iowa.

E. J. Elledge, REA Manager, moved to the George Crow property in New London.

May 1932 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Pierce, who were moving from Marshall to Dallas, Texas, stopped enroute to visit her brother and sister-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Naylor.

Mrs. Lois Porter, 40, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Tompkins, died at the family home south of New London.

Austin R. Parnham of Frankford was a Hannibal LaGrange College graduate.

New London High School graduates were Helen Berking, Roberta Bottorff, Evelyn Glascock, Dorothy Keach, Irene Mitchell, Helen Tapley, Robert Arvin, Shelby Flowerree, J. R. Jones, Robert Lemmon, Claud Rosser, Sam Wat-

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son and Perry Weaver.

May 1922 Harry A. Bartell died.

Olivia Waters, student t Stephens College in Columbia, was home for summer vacation.

Ruth Roy was graduated from Lindenwood College with the highest grade in the college.

Price Gough had an appendectomy and was recovering at Shelbina.

Earl Piper made a grade average of 3.4 on his entrance exams for Annapolis Naval Academy.

William H. Kolker, 56, died in Quincy.

May 1912 Leta McFarland was assistant cashier at the Oakwood Bank.

Jessie Lathan and Jo Glascock had completed teaching terms of school in the state of Washington, and returned to their homes in Rensselaer.

Sylvester Boyer of Huntington was graduated from Westminster College in Fulton. Jonas Boyer was also a student at Westminster.

Ralls County Record May 24, 1962 1942 – Dr. Champ Clark Bucker gave the address at Barkley Cemetery memorial services; Mrs. W.W. Crockett directed the chorus; soloists were Mrs. Paul Meyer and Claud Rosser.

Shirley Thorp was valedictorian of New London High School seniors and also won the DAR and Camp Fire Girls citizenship awards. Steve Pauliny, salutatorian, tied for the Camp Fire Girls citizenship award for boys with Martin Christ.

Other graduates were Vivian Morehead. Lola Fox, Ann Davis, Warren Northcutt, Mary Belle Scholl, Martha E. Melson, J.W. Hamilton, Marjorie Foutes Spalding, Virginia Boss, Billie Sue Arthaud, Norma Glascock, Juanita Rhodes, Ruth Shelburne, Mildred Griffin, Jean Haden, Mary Alice Huff, Mildred Gough, Twila Lou Burroughes, Bonnie Rae Brinker, Sue Guttery, Emily Strode, Russell Elmer Allen and Norma Smith.

Anna Pauliny and Dorothy Stout won blue scholarship letters for being straight E students.

Martin Christ, premed; Steve Pauliny, commercial chemistry, and Shirley Thorp, secretarial student, entered summer school at Central College at Fayette.

The WAAC was organized, the first class for officer candidates to begin July 15.

Eighth grade DAR winners were Mary Lee Davis, Dorothy Jean Thorp, Alma May Jones and Dick Jones. Other eighth grade graduates were Anna Frances Mobley, Betty Lou Wagner, Nancy Ledbetter, Dorothy Bush and Frances Baker. Dorothy Jean Thorp and Alma May

Front row, left to right; Mary Ruth Hayden, Berryman Bartel Pabst. Back row, left to right; Robert Douglas Waterman, Jack Rosser Strode, Eva Grace Woolen, Robert Quinten McCleshney? McClesney?) and Prof. Cary Dean Tharp? All students not identified.

Jones won blue scholarship letters.

Men were employed to plant the school gardens, to raise food for school lunches the next winter.

Mrs. Tabitha Wilson Harlinger of Frankford died.

Kenneth Hays and Mary Alice Huff were married.

Mildred Gough had an appendectomy.

Buy – A – Brick Memorial Day is just around the corner.

What a great way to remember your loved ones.

Buy a Brick - engraved with their name, or in honor of, and have it permanently placed along the walkway of the New London courthouse. Each brick is cream colored with black lettering, 8 x 8 and are $100.00 each. The bricks will be installed as a group; in early fall.

The money goes to Ralls County 4-H Council to help with landscape maintenance and other 4-H programs.

Call UM Extension Office at 573-985-3911

Willetta Hedgpath, an infant, was in Levering Hospital suffering with pneumonia.

1912 – A five-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Murray died at Rensselaer.

Mr. and Mrs. Ote Kirtley drowned when a boat overturned in the Mississippi River.

Thomas Fertch was killed in a runaway at his farm five miles west of New London.

Archie Edwards and Mollie Briscoe were married by R. A. Jones at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Briscoe west of New London.

Austin Eddings and Miss Anna Lee Wilson were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, in New London, by the Rev. R. A. Jones.

Miss Ruth Holt of Spalding played the wedding march. Attendants were George ECrow, Miss Neil Winn, T. C. Jones and Miss Lola Lashbrook.

1972 – Contractors building the Short Line railroad to St. Louis advertising in the Record for 300 men and 100 beams.

The small son of Mr. and Mrs. U. C. Hays fell off the front fence at home and dislocated his hip. Dr. Clayton and Dr. Gay reduced the dislocation and gave him relief.

“Corn is coming up fast, and corn juice is going down rapidly.”

“Lettuce, radishes and onions are now ready to eat, a welcome sight after the dried foods of winter time.”

“There are so many farm wagons and other vehicles moving in our streets all day Monday that pedestrians had to line up and wait at the curbs quite a while for an opportunity to cross the street.”

“Our town has been greatly improved with plank sidewalks laid at several muddy crossings.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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BELOW RIGHT - Third baseman James Parker gets the ball too late to tag the Canton runner.

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The Perry Christian Academy Home and School Organization held a 5K Run/Walk on May 3, in Perry. There were 81 participants. The winner was Grady Franklin with a time of 20 minutes, 15 seconds. Second place runner was Mark Northcutt and third place runner was Tommy Wormington.

The funds raised from the 5K will be used to pur-

chase recess equipment and art supplies for Perry Christian Academy. The Home and School would like to thank all the participants, helpers and tshirt sponsors who made this first annual event very successful. They would also like to thank the City of Perry and St. William Church and Perry Christian Church for use of their parking lots.

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CHURCH NEWS

The Church at Ariel Mother’s Day In the old song, Mother’s Prayers have followed me, the tribute paid to our mothers’ efforts in our lives says it all. On desert wild or mountain high a wanderer I choose

Rev. M. Faye Vaughn

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1:1-28. Hannah’s story gives us insight into God’s heart. God does not despise human desire. Hannah’s longing for a child was obviously placed in her heart by God himself.

Her story offers many important applications for today. First, she turned to God in prayer during her time of need. Second, she praised and thanked God when He did answer her prayer. Third, she kept her commitment to the Lord (that of giving God her son when he was weaned) although that was so difficult. Fourth, God blessed her more than she had even asked for; she then had three sons and two daughters. Every person has desires that seem impossible or circumstances that cause grief as with Hannah’s seemingly childlessness. But in the life of Hannah we see that God knows our story from beginning to end, that everything has a purpose, and that trust in Him is never misplaced.

Though God does not always answer in the same way always, Hannah’s attitude of prayer and dependence and obedience to her promise to the Lord is a powerful example for us today.

Our task as humans is to tell the truth to the world. If we truly love God, the proof of our love is shown in how we live.

Pastor closed services with the benediction.

Perry Christian Church The Perry Christian Church, May 11 honored Mothers with pink carnations as they were welcomed on Mother’s Day Sunday. The choir sang “ For the Beauty of the Earth”. Arlen Provancha’s Youth Class also made cupcakes that were received at the closing of the service. Lola McDonald was our pianist for the day.

May 18 the Fund Raising Committee will meet after service and the CWF at 2 p.m.

“The Voice of Truth was sung in praise. Billie Ray’s birthday is May 19.

The prayer hymn was “Down at the Cross” Concerns were expressed for Randy Davis and John Howald. Our sympathy is for the families of Richard Lawrence, John Carman and Helen Sharp. “Only Believe” was the choir response.

Pastor Todd offered the invitation to share the Holy Communion. Floyd Seelow and Greg Harrison were elders. Deacons serving were Eunice

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to be. A wretched soul condemned to die, still Mother’s prayers have followed me.

Thanks, Mom, for your prayers for salvation have caught up with me and I am now forever His.

New Oakland Baptist We hope all mothers had a happy Mother’s Day. Proverbs 31:26 says, “She opens her mouth with wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue.

Welcome and announcements were given

by Pastor Charles. Prayer requests were read and updated. Prior to worship, pictures and music were shown from last fall’s COM Rally at Cedar Crest Baptist Camp showing some of the work that was done. Brother Dave presented lovely flower hanging baskets to our most senior mothers.

More plants were given to all the other mothers.

Sign-up sheets at the back of the church are for the picnic next Sunday. We need a head count. Sign up or call Alpha, Terry or Pastor if you are coming.

We are having a revival. Please sign up for any duties you may feel led to help serve with. Tuesday, May 13, at 8:30 a.m. we will clean up our cabin at Camp Inlow. Tuesday, May 20, at 1 p.m. we will hold the monthly WOM meeting.

Worship services opened with Pastor Charles giving a Mother’s Day prayer. Special music was by Louis and Wayne.

Congregational hymns were “Down at the Cross,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.”

Pastor’s message was “Hannah” from 1 Samuel

Pastor Tim Sanders

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Fisher, Amanda Johnson, Warren Hetrick and James Parker.

“Golden Rule” was sung by Caitlyn Provancha and Tristan Johnson for special music.

Alisha Eisele gave the children’s bible lesson on following the Masters Voice as the sheep followed their shepherd.

Pastor Todd, with assistance from the youth, presented red carnations to Su Todd and Alisha Eisele for having the most children present; to Joyce Coleman and Irene Parks for being the oldest present: to Amanda Johnson for the youngest and to Lola in appreciation..

John 10:1-10 was read by LouAnne Hetrick. “Mother: Shepherd to Her Children” was Pastor’s sermon centered on Mothers. Jesus told Peter to “feed His sheep”, as mother’s tend their flock.

The invitation hymn was “Gentle Shepherd”. After the benediction the service closed singing “Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing”.

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God bless Mothers!

Sunday, May 11, Mother’s Day message was offered by Sister Dora (Dee) Mitchell.

Scripture comes from Genesis 18, starting verse 9 (New Living Translation) a son is promised to Sarah.

Is anything too hard for the Lord? I chose this scripture because like Sarah, I did not think I could have a child. It wasn’t because of my age, because I knew people older than me had had children before. It was because I didn’t think it was God’s plan for my life. I had sat around and watched my sister, cousins, friends, employees, and people I knew and people I didn’t know have child after child, but still nothing for me. I used to question God and ask him why? Why did this person or that person have a child and I can’t? I would be jealous of those

people and sometimes angry because I would see women having babies who couldn’t take care of them or who wouldn’t take care of them the way that I would mine.

People who knew my desire to have a child would ask me if I had ever been told that I couldn’t have children. Or had I ever thought about adoption or seeing a fertility specialist. My answer would be the same every time. If God wants me to have a child he will give me one. You see I believe that nothing we do is on our time or of our own doing. But rather on God’s time and of his will. This is obvious with the birth of my son, Max. I had given myself to the age of 38 to have a child before I gave up hope. 38 came and passed and my 39th birthday came. It was a wonderful birthday surrounded

NL First Christian Worship service began on May 11 with the choir singing, “This is the Day” accompanied

by Marilyn Lucas. Pastor Tom welcomed everyone and shared upcoming events. Mark Twain High School Baccalaureate will be held on May 14 at 7 p.m., in the new all-purpose building. The bi-monthly board meeting has been moved to Tuesday May 20 at 5:30 p.m. The snack food drive for the Ronald McDonald House will continue until the end of June.

Pastor Tom led the re-

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sponsive call to worship, which was followed by the hymn of praise “ Faith of Our Mothers”. The invocation and Lord’s prayerin unison- preceded the worship hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness”. Joys today were the honoring of our Mothers: Oldest - Mary Frances Quinlin; Youngest -- Connie Ballard ; Grandmother with the youngest grandchild/ great-grandchild - Eunie Whitaker ; Mother/ Grandmother whose child had traveled the farthest to be with her today - Dorothy Quinlin. We

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Dave Jarman & Bryan Day. Clarence Lucas offered the elder’s prayer, and the prayer of dedication was given by Pastor Tom. The scripture Pastor Tom chose was from Romans 16:3-4, and his message was “A Tribute to our Mothers”. Hymn of invitation “In this very Room” was followed by the benediction.

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have many prayer concerns this morning: Bud and Fern Arnold, Harry and Ruthie Musgrove, Mary Kent, Bill VanHoose, Rhonda Kraft, Diane Glascock, Lana Link, Bob Whitley, Cheryl Lee, all of our military men and women and all those who were unable to worship with us today.

Pastor Tom gave the invitation to share the Lord’s Supper, which was followed by the communion hymn “Amazing Grace”. Serving at the Lord’s table today were Pat Gibbs, Becky Jarman,

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livery just for me. I know this because from the day I found out I was pregnant God shielded from harm. I had very little prenatal care (only two short months), I passed every test, blood pressure check, bacteria check, sugar test they threw my way. And when it came time to deliver, I again looked to God. My mother-in-law was there and I knew with her faith and prayers covering me everything was going to be alright. God brought us through that traumatic experience and has continued to bless us each day.

He has blessed Max with a village of love.

From my sisters who have never turned me down to babysit. His overly loving God mommy who spoils him worse than me. His cousin Marilyn who witnesses his behaviors and still loves him. Ms. Paula who imparts wisdom into him when they have their little talks each Sunday. His God dad who is bound and determined he will play at least three instruments. And last but not least his daddy who already has his John Deere ready to ride, plans for his sand box, swing set, 4 wheeler, and chicken coop, who provides for us so I don’t have to worry and loves him in his own special way.

So when I say nothing is too hard for God, I believe it. From the time I got saved I put my trust in the Lord and he has not let me down yet. So I thank you all for being part of my village and I thank my own mother for teaching me how to love my son the way she loved me.

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by friends and family, not knowing my little bundle was already with me. I had been pregnant at 38 and not known. Ignoring the signs of the Similac and Enfamil samples coming in the mail weekly.

Ignoring our dog Roscoe following me around the house, and Will saying, “Roscoe following you around like you’re pregnant.” Me saying Roscoe is old and crazy. Ignoring my sister telling me you are pregnant when I threw up on our way home from Columbia. I guess I was in denial, because 38 had come and gone and I had given up hope. But again this was not God’s timeline, but mine.

So, like Sarah, after my initial set of prayers and shock had passed, I, too, chuckled at God, thinking he was playing a joke on me when I found out I was pregnant. I know God has a sense of humor, but this was not funny. Is this for real? My old Abraham and me were going to have a baby? I had settled into my role as a wife, the other half of a couple, an aunt, a sister, a counselor and every other hat I wear and now I was going to add the hat of a mother.

So many questions of how would I be able to work two jobs and take care of him? How would we be able to travel like we do? How could I afford daycare? How would my old self get enough sleep?

How old would I be when he graduated? How much longer before we could retire now that he was coming? But all of these questions and fears were answered by faith. Faith that God had not brought him to me and not given me the resources, the health, and the mind to take care of him the way he needed to be taken care of.

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RALLS COUNTY FARM/RECORDS

Obituaries ✝ Steven A Webster 1967-2014

Steven A. Webster, 47, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 7, at the Fielding Funeral Home, in Chariton, Iowa.

Interment was at the Chariton Cemetery.

Steve was born in Hannibal, to Ronald and Genevieve Seykora Webster. He is survived by his parents, one son Lucas of Leon, Iowa, Brothers Eddie of Morris, Ill.; Jim (Patti) of Chariton, Iowa; Gary (Diane) of Indianola, Iowa; and Tom (Kelly) of Lucas, Iowa.

Sisters Rosanne (Donnie) Epperson of Center; and Teresa (Steve) Hegre of Woodburn, Iowa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Steve was preceded in death by grandparents Leon and Helen Webster, John and Elizabeth Seykora and one niece Jennifer Epperson.

He graduated from Chariton High School. He worked at Mercy Hospital as a CT monitor and at Crest Services as a Direct Care Staff.

Humor was Steve’s trademark. He chose to find a reason to laugh,

rather than dwell on the difficulties that he faced throughout his adult life.

His humor actually kept him going through it all.

While undergoing the numerous medical procedures over the course of three decades, Steve had the ability to add a comical aspect to every situation, no matter how serious it may appear. His jovial personality reached everyone he talked to and he was never at a loss for words. Steve enjoyed reading and was extraordinarily knowledgeable about many topics, hence his ability to talk for hours. He loved the blues and attended a local Blues Festival when he could.

Due to his medical condition, he became quite the healthy chef and began discovering the health advantages of the foods and spices that he used to prepare new dishes. The time Steve spent with his son Lucas was the most precious to him. Whether going for walks, watching movies, or playing games, he cherished every moment. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends, and we will always share his memories.

Bessie Helen Hoffman 1912-2014

Bessie Helen Hoffman, 101, of Center passed way Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 8:45 p.m. at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

She was born May 17, 1912 in Center, the daughter of Walter Earl and Grace Belle Farran Rhodes.

She was married to George Leo Hoffman, Sr. on Dec. 24, 1932 in Center and he preceded her in death Feb. 29, 1988.

Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, David and Connie Hoffman of Hiawatha, Kan.; one daughter, Susie Couch of Center; one brother, Robert F. Rhodes of San Diego, Calif.; eight grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and five greatgreat grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, George L. Hoffman, Jr.; one sonin-law, Gary Couch; one daughter-in-law, Jeanne Hoffman; three brothers, Marion Rhodes, Donald Rhodes and Jack Rhodes; and three sisters, Virginia Griffin, Mildred Stuart and Doris Lieurance.

Mrs. Hoffman grew up in this area and moved with her husband to Kansas in October of 1957.

They returned to Center in 1975. She was a farm wife and homemaker

who enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, working with ceramics and spending time with her family.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 13 at Center Baptist Church with Reverend Dan Peters officiating. Burial was in Center Cemetery. Visitation was Monday evening, May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bienhoff Funeral Home, Center.

Pallbearers were David Hoffman, Chris Hoffman, Ben Hoffman, Scott Couch, Justin Botkins and Cody Torrence.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center Cemetery Association or the Center Park, in care of Tracey Carmen, Center City Office.

Online condolences may be made at www.bienhofffuneralhome.com.

Perry All Town Yard Sales SATURDAY, MAY 24

Sign-up is at Perry City Hall and must be done by May 21; cost is only $5.

Maps will be available on May 22 at Perry City Hall, Casey’s and Hickman’s IGA. Sponsored by Perry Area Chamber of Commerce

Capitol Report

Guide to 2015 Budget (Editor’s Note: This is Rep. Jim Hansen’s Capitol Report) On May 8th, one day ahead of the nstitutional deadline, the Missouri General Assembly passed the budget for fiscal year 2015. Even though Governor Nixon refused to agree to a consensus revenue estimate, the legislature was able to pass a fiscally responsible budget that will support vital programs like education and social services. Below are some notable highlights from this year’s budget: K-12 Education $278m increase for the Foundation Formula ($122m GR and $156m Surplus Revenue) which would make the K-12 education budget the largest in in state history. $4m for Missouri Preschool Program in unaccredited and provisionally accredited districts. $3.5m for reading programs in unaccredited and provisionally accredited districts. $1m increase for Teach for America. $15m increase to transportation funding.

Higher Education 5% increase to the core at universities and community colleges. $6m in equity funding for community colleges.

Full ride loan forgiveness for Bright Flight recipients who stay and work in Missouri.

$15m increase for Access Missouri. $6.7m increase for A+ Scholarship Program.

Economic Development $4.5m for matching funds to Early Stage Business Development Grants. $5m increase to MTC. $400k to Certified Work Ready Communities. $8.5m increase to Tourism. $5m to Kansas City contingent upon receipt of the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Moving Missouri Forward Eliminate the Development Disabilities waitlist.

Money for an extra day of courier service to the state lab for newborn screening test results.

Also, expands stops to include eight additional birthing hospitals and testing on Saturdays.

Expand dental coverage to over 300,000 adult Medicaid recipients to cut down on emergency room visits. $14m Bond payment for Fulton State Mental Hospital. $7.2m in payments to the Biodiesel incentive fund 1% Cost of Living pay raise for state employees. $25/month deferred compensation match for state employees.

Marriages & Land Transfers Marriages Richard Ranville of Hannibal and Marjorie James Campbell of Hannibal.

Jason Michael Wieczorek of Perry and Kayla Michelle Brooks of Perry.

Land Transfers Sharon Wright Personal Representative, Carl E. Leake deceased to Jeffrey W Hicks and Sharon L Hicks; Lot 2 and Lot 3 Block 18 City of Perry Ronald E Hibbs and Barbara Hibbs to Ronald E Hibbs trustee, Barbara Hibbs trustee Hibbs Revocable Joint Trust; 03 54N 5W NW4, 03 54N 5W NE4, 03 54N 5W SW4NW4, 03 54N 5W NW4SW4, 03 54N 5W E2N2SE4NW4, 03 54N 5W SW4, 33 55N 5W SE4SE4, 09 54N 5W E2E2, 34 55N 5W SW4SW4 Victor E Wuellner and Dorothy L Wuellner to David G Cowden and Kelley J Cowden; 13 55N 7W NW4 Richard A Roach, Marilyn Roach, Charles Hull, Janice Hull to Steven L Basnett and Sharon E Basnett; Thomas H Coomes Jr. trustee, Christine E Hoelker trustee, Stephen R Coomes trustee, Thomas H Coomes Sr Revocable Living Trust, Donna R Coomes Revocable Living Trust to Thomas H Coomes Jr, Christine E Hoelker and Stephen R Coomes; 22 54N 7W W2NE4, 22 54N 7W E2NW4 Larry W West and Brenda E West to Allen D West; Tract 1 06 55N 5W W2NE4, Tract 2 07 55N 5W W2NW4, Tract 3 06 55N 5W W2SW4 Etta Day personal representative, James M Day deceased estate to Bradley W Black; 02 53N7W W2NW4, 02 53N 7W W2SW4 Helene Morris to Donald N Morris Jr; Lot 6 Block 5 City of Center Masons Addition, Lot 7 Block 5 City of Center Masons addition, Lot 8 Block 5 City of Center Masons Addition Gerard B Zoellner and Connie M Zoellner to Corey E Fry and Alexandria

Fry; Lot 10 Block 7 City of Perry Lafrances Addition, Lot 11 Block 7 City of Perry Lafrances Addition, Lot 12 Block 7 City of Center Lafrances Addition Jerry L Motley and Cara A Motley to Kyle Dean Main and Mary Alma Shuck; 11 56N 5W NW4SW4 C&S Companies Inc. to Carl E Zinner and Donna M Zinner ; Lot 1 Block 8 Lake Hannibal Estates Subdivision 11 56N 6W NW4NW4 Mark Craig Ford, Pamela Jean Ford, Mark Christopher Ford, Brandy Fugate, James Michael Fugate to Kevin A Armistead and Jessie R Armistead; Lot 7 Block 6 City of Center Keithly’s Addition, Lot 8 Block 6 City of Center Keithly’s Addition, Lot 9 Block 6 City of Center Keithly’s Addition, Lot 10 Block 6 City of Center Keithly’s Addition, Lot 11 Block 6 City of Center Keithly’s Addition, Lot 12 Block 6 City of Center Keithly’s Addition Christopher M Stassi and Mary E Stassi to McClelland Development LLC; 32 55N 5W NE4NE4 Betty Jean Clark and Joshua Clark to BC & J Properties LLC; Lot 67 Block 16 City of New London, Lot 53 Block 16 City of New London Carl G Lehenbauer and Dorothy P Lehenbauer to Harold W Johnston and Cally S Johnston; 18 56N 3W NE4 Howard Lake, Melvin Eugene Lake and Sarah L Lake to Jeffrey E Taylor and Tanya M Taylor; Lot 241 Block 44 City of New London, Lot 242 Block 44 City of New London, Lot 242 Block 44 City of New London Fannie Mae aka Federal National Mortgage Association Millsap & Singer LLC as attorney in fact to Matthew A Campbell and Sarah M Campbell; 04 56N 4W SW4SE4, 09 56N 4W NW4NE4 Brian Scott Fugate to Lonnie G Selby Jr and Amber M Grussing; 13 53N 6W NE4SE4

Ralls County Commission Now on this day, Monday, April 28, the Ralls County Presiding Commissioner, Robert L. See, called the adjourned meeting to order with the following members present: RC Harlow, Eastern District Commissioner, Steven H. Whitaker, Western District Commissioner and Ernest E. Duckworth, the Ralls County Clerk.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission read and approved the minutes of the April 24, 2014 meeting.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission discussed general road maintenance.

Now on this day the

Ralls County Commission met with David and Sally Polc in regards to the Ilasco Historical Society doing some restoration on the jail in Ilasco.

The County owns the jail and the Historical Society wants to paint the jail close to the original color.

The Commission said that would be ok. They also want to widen the road at the monuments by the road. The Commission said they would need to talk to MoDOT and find out about the right-aways first.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission adjourned to meet again on May 1, 2014 unless convened by court.

Now on this day, Thursday, May 1, the Ralls County Presiding Commissioner, Robert L. See, called the adjourned meeting to order with the following members present: RC Harlow, Eastern District Commissioner, Steven H. Whitaker, Western District Commissioner and Ernest E. Duckworth, the Ralls County Clerk.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission read and approved the minutes of the April 28, 2014 meeting.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission discussed general road maintenance.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission signed checks and warrants as listed in the warrant registry.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission reviewed the budgets to date. All budgets were within reason.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission met with James Martin, Mike Quisenberry, Travis Bird and Gary Krigbaum all individually for interviews for the Road and Bridge department.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission met with Rodney Rodenbaugh in regards to having the Prosecut-

ing Attorney’s office as a full time position instead of part time position. He said the position would have to be voted on by the people. The Commission would have to put it on the ballot or there could be a petition to put it on the ballot for vote.

The caseload is a lot more than used to be and looks like it may get even worse.

There may also be some lobbing to make the prosecuting attorney’s be district and not just county.

If Ralls County goes full time this year, it will help to keep a county prosecutor and if not passed the county may be without a prosecutor. Rodney said if he would go full time he could not do anything else but be the prosecutor. There would be more cost for the pay and there should be some cost that would be less. The Commission said they would have to think about it.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission met with Tom Ruhl in regards to the county CERF retirement funds.

He asked the Commission to write letters to our representative and senator to vote against SB672.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission adjourned to meet again on May 5, 2014 unless convened by court.

Now on this day, Monday, May 5, the Ralls County Presiding Commissioner, Robert L. See, called the adjourned meeting to order with the following members present: RC Harlow, Eastern District Commissioner, Steven H. Whitaker, Western District Commissioner and Ernest E. Duckworth, the Ralls County Clerk.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission read and approved the minutes of the May 1, 2014 meeting.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission discussed general road maintenance.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission went over the applications for those that were interviewed on Thursday, last week. No decision was made today.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission sent a letter to Representative Hansen in regards to CERF (County Employee Retirement System), and SB672. A copy of the letter is attached.

Now on this day the

Ralls County Commission met with Gina Jameson in regards to the board of prisoner’s reimbursements. The Commission requested the amount of money that was paid back from the State on per diem. Gina gave the figures for the past three years on State reimbursements for board of prisoners. The average was close to $50,000.00.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission adjourned to meet again on May 12, 2014 unless convened by court.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

GREENLAWN MEMORIAL WEEKEND HOMECOMING Date: Sunday, May 25, 2014 Where: Greenlawn Chapel (National Historic Landmark); (Located 3 miles north of Perry on Rte J) Schedule: 4:30 Music Jam Session and Social; 5:00 Program: Presentation of a miniature (HO-scale) Model Replica of the Historic Greenlawn Community; 6:00 Carry-in dinner (Each family brings a dish) Questions? Call Ron Leake at the Ralls County Historical Society (573–248-6147)

Vacation Bible School at Solid Rock A free lunch will be provided for everyone (young and old) attending Solid Rock Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School on June 2-6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This

year’s theme is “ Bible Stories 101” and will focus on basic Bible stories that have intrigued children (and adults) for countless generations. All ages are welcome to this event, but

parents are encouraged to accompany children under the age of five. Solid Rock Church is located across from the General Store at Lake Hannibal Estates in Rensselaer.

Come join us and feed your stomach AND your soul at the same time. For more info contact Tina Pickett 573-795-7164 or Lauri Britt 573-822-3805.

Mittag receives Health Scholarship

Mariah Mittag, daughter of David and April Mittag, has been chosen as one of two Hannibal Clinic Health Services Scholarship winners for 2014.

Mariah is a Senior at Mark Twain High School. She plans to attend Moberly Area Community College in the Fall and study Occupational Therapy.

She will be presented with her check at Mark Twain High School’s

award ceremony.

This scholarship is for Senior students of Hannibal Clinic employees and eligible seniors must be planning to pursue a career in the medical field.

The mission of Hannibal Clinic Health Services is to promote healthy lifestyles for the people of our community and provide support for those individuals experiencing illness.

Roberts Garage and Towing opened in 2013

Richie Berghager and Craig Spegal are pictured with three of the service trucks in front of the New London garage and shop located at 57937 Rocky Point Lane.

Roberts Garage and Towing Inc., a heavy duty towing and recovery company opened its new facility in New London in December 2013.

Fully invested in the community, Ivan “Punky” Roberts has purchased 3 ½ acres just outside

New London city limits for an impound yard.

Both full-time employees, Craig Spegal and Richie Berghager, are from New London.

The New London facility is a branch of Roberts’ garage and shop in Durham where he has

been in business for over forty years, the oldest and largest towing business in the tri-state area. Both shops offer four heavyduty wreckers, three service vehicles and two flatbed rollbacks. They are equipped to tow the largest tractor trailer rigs

as well as the pickup or sedan that slides off the road or is involved in an accident.

Other services they offer include computer diagnostics, load shifts, RV repair, trailer repair, air cushion recovery, drive line repair, skid steer for

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agement” and perhaps set limits for various types of percent of the farm’s base farming operations based acres for the crop at issue. on the number of individuIndividual ARC payments als who can be considered are 65 percent of a farm’s to be actively engaged in total base acres. farming with respect to the The bill replaces the farming operation when a Dairy Product Price Sup- significant contribution of port and MILC programs active personal managewith the Dairy Production ment is the basis used to Margin Protection Pro- meet the requirement of gram effective September being actively engaged in 1, 2014. The program is farming. But, the regulabased on the difference be- tions are not to apply to tween the price of milk and entities comprised solely the feed cost of producing of family members. milk. A coverage level can The bill removes both be elected in a range be- the farm and non-farm tween $4 and $8 per cwt in AGI limitations of the $.50 increments. There is 2008 Farm Bill and replacno premium for the lowest es them with a $900,000 level of coverage.

AGI limitation applicable Payment limitations, or to any individual or entity. the total amount of pay- The $900,000 AGI limitaments that an individual tion applies to both comor entity can receive either modity and conservation directly or indirectly (ex- programs. cept for a joint venture or Title II – Conservation general partnership), for The 2014 Farm Bill reany crop year is $125,000. peals the Grassland ReSpouses are able to double serve Program, Agriculthat amount, and a sepa- tural Water Enhancement rate limit applies to pea- Program, and the Wildlife nuts. Within 180 days of Habitat Incentive proenactment, the USDA gram.

Secretary is to write reguThe bill extends the lations defining the term Conservation Reserve Pro“significant contribution gram (CRP) through 2018, of active personal man- and the maximum acre-

age that can be enrolled in the CRP drops from 27.5 million acres in fiscal year 2014 to 24 million acres in 2018. Of those amounts, a limit of 2 million acres of grasslands is imposed for all years. The bill reduces the amount of acres eligible for the farmable wetland program from 1 million acres to 750,000 acres. An enrollment cap of 10,000,000 acres in the Conservation Stewardship Program is set at an enrollment rate of $18/acre through 2022. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is extended, but a $450,000 payment limit is established for contracts entered into through 2018. The bill

establishes an agricultural conservation easement program. Land eligible for the program includes land that was formerly enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program and the Farmland Protection and Farm Viability Program (which are repealed). The bill requires conservation compliance for a producer to be eligible for crop insurance premium assistance on highly erodible land and wetland.

The 2014 Farm Bill

By Karisha Devlin, AgriBusiness Specialist University of Missouri Extension On February 7, President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014, most commonly known as the farm bill. This bill was heavily debated and several changes were made from the previous Farm Bill. The following is a summary of the commodities and conservation titles of the bill.

Title 1 – Commodities The bill repeals direct payments and counter cyclical payments. The ACRE program created under the 2008 Farm Bill is also repealed, but does continue through the 2013 crop year for covered commodities and peanuts for which an irrevocable election was made before enactment of this bill.

The 2014 Farm Bill gives farmers two options via a one-time irrevocable election with respect to programs designed to replace the ACRE program and direct payments – Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC).

The

election can be made on a crop-by-crop basis. If an election is not made for a farm, a default rule applies PLC to the farm. PLC payments are triggered if U.S. average market price for the crop year are less than the crop’s reference price.

Examples of reference prices are $5.50/bushel for wheat, $3.70/bushel for corn and $8.40/bushel for soybeans. ARC payments are triggered when actual crop revenue is less than the ARC revenue guarantee for the crop year. The county ARC guarantee is pegged at 86 percent of the county ARC benchmark revenue, with coverage capped at 10 percent. That makes coverage between 76 percent and 86 percent of the county ARC benchmark revenue. Benchmark revenue is tied to the Olympic average which takes the average prices for the five immediately preceding crop years without the high and low yields. ARC is based on the entire farm and not an individual crop. For both PLC and ARC, payment acres are pegged at 85

Cole Chiropractic CENTER,

LLC

Dr. Michael Cole (573) 594-2663

New London Forget-Me-Not Senior Citizens Friday, May 16

Liver and Onions, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans - carry in dishes and desserts,

coffee and tea Carry outs are available Donations are accepted in the canisters on the tables! Everyone, regardless of age, is welcome to eat at Senior Citizens.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

“ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL Mark Twain High School ProStart Management DAY IN THE OUTDOORS” Team takes 3rd Place in Nation

TOP - Left to right, Helper Joe Keown and Bob Behrle.

BOTTOM - Left to right, Calvin Pope and helper Gary Sublette.

Left to right: Mark Twain High School participating students Jill Alexander, Matt Taylor and Kylie Spinner.

Mark Twain High School’s ProStart culinary program was represented well this weekend (May 3-5) competing in the National ProStart Invitational in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the title of 3rd place National Champions in the Restaurant Management Competition.

The National ProStart Invitational had 46 states, territories, and Department of Defense bases competing for a total of $3.75 million in scholarships. This year’s judges included industry experts such as Chef Walter Scheib, former White House executive chef from 1994 – 2005, who cooked for both President Clinton and President Bush; Chef Stephen

Kalil, PepsiCo corporate research chef; and Chef Maxcel Hardy, former ProStart student, executive chef and founder of One Chef Can 86 Hunger.

In the management competition, teams developed an original restaurant concept and business proposal to present to industry judges and applied critical thinking skills to address challenges restaurant managers, owners, and executives face in day-to-day operations.

They also had to prepare a 10 minute verbal presentation, open to not only judges, but to the public and “sell” their concept ideas. Mark Twain High School’s concept was Alex and Taylor’s Kitchen, a farm to table restaurant that has “A Fresh Focus to

Food.” The Mark Twain management team is led by advisor Linda Stinson.

Mentors for the team include Jack Borgmeyer from the Greater St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association and Erin Lange from Joe Bucks in St. Louis.

The team was accompanied by Missouri State ProStart Coordinator Phil Drishfield and Missouri Department of Education Family and Consumer Sciences State Director, Leone Herring.

Competing students, Jill Alexander, Kylie Spinner and Matt Taylor, all of Mark Twain High School, each have earned more than $54,500 in scholarships from the international competition.

At the National

competition alone, they received $22,500 from the New England Culinary Institute, $5,000 Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, $1,000 from the McLamore Foundation created by Burger King Corporation, $1,500 from Golden Corral, $2,000 scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America, $3,000 to the Louisiana Culinary Institute, $5,000 to Sullivan University National Center for Hospitality Studies, $1,00 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, $5,000 to The International Culinary Schools at the Arts Institutes, and $7,500 to Le Cordon Bleu’s school of culinary arts at any location of their choosing in North America.

May 4 and 5 were memorable days for two successful wild turkey hunters. Bob Behrle and Calvin Pope were delighted to successful harvest a turkey during the USACE sponsored hunt for disabled individuals.

Bob Behrle from St. Ann, stated, “I am very pleased I do not have pressure hunting for my second bird tomorrow”.

Calvin Pope, from Palmyra, area, stated. Bob’s bird out weighed Calvin’s by an ounce,

weighing 23.14 ounces.

For an event such as this, there is a lot of enjoyment shared from the many volunteers and family members.

The 16 hunters Saturday and 15 hunters Sunday at the hunt at least heard or saw turkeys during their hunt.

General Mills is a yearly sponsor as well is the local Masonic Lodge from Monroe City.

Paris Lions Club began their volunteer sponsorship in 1989.

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2014 MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Congratulations Ralls County R-II Class of 2014

MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

RCEC

RALLS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP 17594 Hwy. 19, New London • (573) 985-8711

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2014 MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

John James Adair

Ethan Ryan Anderson

son of Debbie and Richard Adair Plans: Missouri Army National Guard

Kyley MaLynn Barnes

daughter of Cristy Browning and Bruce Barnes Plans: College

Brandon Paul Banks

son of Renee and Randy Anderson Plans: College

son of Tammy Powers and Samual Banks Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Trenton Ray Bishop

Aaron Christian Boleach

son of Johnny and Wendy Bishop Plans: Work

Andrew Dean Borders

son of Brian and Sarah Boleach Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Ryan Patrick Bosley

son of Darren and Darla Borders Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Senise Luberta Burton

son of Stacy and Misty Bosley Plans: Watlow Industries

daughter of Carla and Brian Burton Plans: Culver-Stockton College

2014 Mark Twain High School Seniors Scholarships, Awards, Activities Mark Twain High School Class of 2014 John Adair Missouri National Guard Hannibal Career & Technical Center, Welding & Graphic Design; Baseball Ethan Anderson College Basketball, All-Conference, All-Area, All-District; Baseball, All-Conference; Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award; Elementary Mentor; A+ Program; Honor Roll; Hannibal-LaGrange University Early Enrollment Program

Brandon Banks Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal Website Development/ Graphic Design; FCCLA Kyley Barnes College Softball, All-Conference; Basketball, AllConference; Track, AllConference, All-District, All-State; Elementary Mentor Trenton Bishop Work Football Aaron Boleach Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal (Business) Football; Basketball; Elementary Mentor; FC-

CLA; FFA; Honor Roll; A+ Program Andrew Borders Moberly Area Community College-Hannibal (Actuarial Science) M2 Farms Scholarship, $2,000; Tiger Pride Booster Club Scholarship, $250; Basketball, Sportsmanship Award; Missouri State High School Activities; Association Sportsmanship Award; Academic All-Conference; A+ Program; Nels Joesting Chapter National Honor Society, Secretary; Concert Band, Drum Major; Jazz Band; Honor Roll; Academic Letter; George Washington Carver Top

10% Award Ryan Bosley Watlow Industries, Inc. Hannibal Career & Technical Center, Building Trades Senise Burton Culver-Stockton College (Art) CSC Presidents Scholarship, $9,000; CSC Art Scholarship, $1,000; Irene M. Clark Scholarship, $2,000; A+ Program; Nels Joesting Chapter National Honor Society; Art Club; Honor Roll Douglas Camden College (History) Football; Baseball, AllDistrict; Concert Band

Ethan Clark Culver-Stockton College (Pre-Medicine) CSC Hilltop Scholarship, $7,000; CSC Baseball Scholarship, $2,000; Amanda Jaspering Memorial Scholarship, $1,000; Mary Francis Dunlop Scholarship, $1,000; Fannie C. Tompkins Award, $250; Tiger Pride Booster Club Scholarship, $250; Football; Basketball; Baseball; Track, All-Conference, All-District; FCA; FFA, Sentinel; Senior Class President; Concert Band; Jazz Band Haley Clarkson Work FFA; Honor Roll

Alicia Cole John Wood Community College Irene M. Clark Scholarship, $2,000, Center Community Betterment Association Dr. Charles Brooks Scholarship, $500; Tiger Pride Booster Club Scholarship, $250; Jacob Schutte Memorial Scholarship, $150; Softball; Basketball; Track, AllConference, All-District, All-State; Missouri State High School Activities Association Sportsmanship Award; Prom Planning Committee; Elementary Mentor; FCCLA; Nels Joesting Chapter National Continued to page 11

CENTER LOCKER Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

-Robert Louis Stevenson

BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2014!

The Home of Quality Local Meats& Custom Processing Dennis McMillen, Owner

(573) 267-3343 107 S. Public St., Center

BEST OF LUCK 2014 GRADUATES!

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2014 MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Douglas Evan Camden son of Melinda Camden Plans: College

Alicia Paige Cole

daughter of Michael Cole and Jamie Dick Plans: John Wood Community College

Shay Anthony Elledge

son of Carla Burke and Terry Elledge Plans: Kansas City Police Academy

Ethan Sterling Clark

son of Heather and Danny Clark Plans: Culver-Stockton College

Morgan Kalleen Couch

daughter of Shawn and Stephanie Couch Plans: Beauty School

Mandy Sue Ellis

daughter of Harold and Cally Johnston Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Haley Ann Clarkson

daughter of Matt and Jaime Clarkson Plans: Work

Kelsey Lane Dameron

daughter of Michelle Laratta and Alan Dameron Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Brandon Joseph Robert Essig

son of Richetta Ghattas and Jason Essig Plans: Wyoming Tech

Scholarships, Awards, Activities... Continued from page Honor Society, Vice-President; Honor Roll; Academic Letter Morgan Couch Beauty School Honor Roll Kelsey Dameron Moberly Area Community College-Hannibal (Elementary Education); Eddie B. Caldwell Scholarship, $150; Elementary

Mentor; A+ Program; Nels Joesting Chapter National Honor Society; Honor Roll; Academic Letter Shay Elledge Kansas City Police Academy Football Mandy Ellis Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal (Nursing)

Fannie C. Tompkins Award, $250; Hannibal Career & Technical Center, Health Services; Elementary Mentor; A+ Program; Golden A Honor Roll; Academic Letter Brandon Essig Wyoming Tech (Auto body) Football; Basketball; Track; FFA; Honor Roll

Chloe Flavell Moberly Area Community College-Hannibal Irene M. Clark Scholarship, $2,000; Center Elementary Booster Club Scholarship, $500; Eddie B. Caldwell Scholarship, $150; Cheerleading; Yearbook; Prom Planning Committee; Elementary Mentor; A+ Program;

Congratulations 2014 Graduates!

ons, Congratulati Morgan!

Karla B’s Flowers

116 E. Main, Perry, Mo.

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

573-565-2764

Love, Papa and Grandma Couch

FBLA, President; Nels Joesting Chapter National Honor Society; Junior Class President; Student Council; Flag Squad; Golden A Honor Roll; Academic Letter; Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference Delegate Jada Ganaway University of Central Missouri A+ Program; Nels Jo-

esting Chapter National Honor Society; FFA; FBLA, Vice-President, District Competitor; Honor Roll; Academic Letter Cynthia Gates Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal (Nursing) Elementary Mentor Rylee Gooding Moberly Area CommuContinued to page 12

Congratulations, Kelsey Dameron Kelsey what a Blessing you are to us. As your journey begins as a graduate we look forward to seeing what all you accomplish.

We are so proud of you!

Love Mom, Ethan, Nathan, Ashley, Grandma, Grandpa and Dad CONGRATULATIONS 2014 SENIORS!

Congratulations Douglas!

Love you, Mom, Sharon, Mama and Papa

As you move onward and upward, remember that we will always be here to support you in everything you do. Don’t be afraid to take on new challenges.

You’ve proven that you’re capable of great things, so keep up the fine work!

Deanette Jarman

Rall County R-II Superintendent

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Congrats on graduation and your future at John Wood!

We are proud of you.

Love, Aaron, Lindsey, Alyvia and Audra Paxton

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2014 MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Chloe LeeAnn Flavell

Jada Rochelle Ganaway

daughter of Debbie and Kevin Flavell Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Cynthia Lynn Gates

daughter of Keith and Dawn Ganaway Plans: University of Central Missouri

Rylee Elaine Gooding

daughter of Beanka Coons and Jamie Quick Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Mackenzie Nicole Grossmann

daughter of Ronnie and Amy Gooding Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Dalton James Hawkinson

daughter of Steve and Stacey Grossmann Plans: Morehead State University

son of Holly and Brandon Hawkinson Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Scholarships, Awards, Activities... Continued from page nity College – Columbia (Dental Hygiene) MACC Superintendent’s Scholarship, $600; Mary Francis Dunlop Scholarship, $1,000; Holt Memorial Scholarship, $500; Perry Lions Club Scholarship, $250; Cheerleading Captain; Prom Planning Committee; Elementary Mentor; A+ Program; Concert Band; Flag Squad; Honor Roll Mackenzie Grossmann Morehead State University MSU Softball Scholarship, $18,266; MSU Academic Scholarship, $8,000; Missouri Softball Association Scholarship, $500; Perry Lions

Club Scholarship, $250; Softball, All-Conference, All-District, All-Region, All-State, Academic AllState; Basketball, AllConference, All-District, All-Region; Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award; Academic All-Conference; Nels Joesting Chapter National Honor Society, Treasurer; Student Council, Vice-President; Honor Roll; Hannibal-LaGrange University Early Enrollment Program; Academic Letter George Washington Carver Top 10% Award Dalton Hawkinson Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal (Computer Science) Jacquie Stuart Memo-

rial Scholarship, $1,500; Tiger Pride Booster Club Scholarship, $250; Football; Basketball; A+ Program; Freshmen Class President; Honor Roll Dustin Hays Work Hannibal Career & Technical Center, Computer Science; Class Secretary; Concert Band; Jazz Band Matthew Hiner Moberly Area Community College - Hannibal (Computer Networking) A+ Program; FFA Hunter Hodges Linn State Technical College (Computer Networking) Football; FFA

Good Luck Graduates!

Briscoe, Rodenbaugh & Brannon 423 S. Main St., New London, Mo.

(573) 985-3411

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

Best wishes and good luck!

Savanna Johnson Work (Subway) Aaron Lamont Work (McDonalds) Prom Planning Committee; FCCLA Colton Leake Perry Public Works Department Dugan Lipp Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal (Computer Information Systems) Etta Mae Anderson Scholarship, $5,000; A+ Program; Nels Joesting Chapter National Honor Society, President; Concert Band; Jazz Band; Golden A Honor Roll; Academic Letter; George Washington Carver top

10% Award Clayton Majors Missouri Welding Institute MWI Scholarship, $750; Hannibal Career & Technical Center, Welding Ellen Martin Work Honor Roll Melanie McCourt Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal (Psychology) Quiz Bowl; A+; FCCLA; Art Club; FFA; Concert Band Brittany McCurdy Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal (Child Care) A+ Program; Elementary Mentor; FCCLA; Stu-

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dent Council; Honor Roll Mason McDonald Missouri Welding Institute MWI Scholarship, $750; FFA Derek Meranda Moberly Area Community College - Hannibal Fannie Strode Music Award, $100; A+ Program; Nels Joesting Chapter National Honor Society; FFA, Greenhand Degree, Chapter Degree; Concert Band; Jazz Band Aaron Miller United States Marine Corps Football, Sportsmanship Award; Track; Elementary Mentor; FCCLA; Continued to page 13

RALLS COUNTY AGRI-PARTS Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Friday 16083 Bus. Hwy 61, New London, Mo.

573-985-8566 • 573-248-9597 (after hours)

Best Wishes and Good Luck to the 2014 Graduates!

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES 2014 GRADUATES! New London Farmer’s COOP 116 E 4th St., New London (573) 985-5661 Palmyra, Mo. • 573-769-2151 | Ewing, Mo. • 573-209-3221

Staff: Brian Obert: Branch Manager, Tracy Quinlin: Inside Sales/Bookkeeper, Kyle Jamison: Fertilizer/Driver, Joe Taylor: Propane Driver and Clayton Jones

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Dustin Allen Hays

Matthew Allen Hiner

son of Pete and Diana Hays Plans: Work

son of Kristal and Heath Hiner Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Savanna Jo Johnson

Aaron Nicole Lamont

daughter of Vicki Elkins Plans: Work (Subway)

Beau Hunter Hodges

son of Lynn and Tammie Hodges Plans: Linn State Technical College

Colton Jeffry Leake

daughter of Devin and Mike Lamont Plans: Work (McDonalds)

son of Jeff and Kelly Leake Plans: (Work) City of Perry)

Scholarships, Awards, Activities... Continued from page Honor Roll Mariah Mittag Moberly Area Community College – Columbia (Occupational Therapy) MACC Superintendent’s Scholarship, $600; Mary Francis Dunlop Scholarship, $1,000; Hannibal Clinic Health Services Scholarship, $500; Ralls County Farm Bureau Scholarship, $500; WERDCC Personnel Club Scholarship, $500; Tiger Pride Booster Club Scholarship, $250; A+ Program; Cheerleading, Sportsmanship Award, UCA AllAmerican; Basketball Statistician; Prom Planning Committee; FCCLA; Art Club; Flag Squad; Honor

Roll Harliann Richards Columbia College (Dermatology) FCCLA Eric Robbins College Football, Sportsmanship Award; Elementary Mentor; A+ Program; Honor Roll Kylie Spinner Missouri State University (Ag Education/Ag Business) Irene M. Clark Scholarship, $2,000; Mark Twain Young Farmers Scholarship, $1,500; FCCLA, Vice-President, National Competition; FFA, President, State Degree, Equine Science Place-

ment Proficiency Award; Golden A Honor Roll; Academic Letter; George Washington Carver Top Ten % Award Jacob Wieberg Work (BASF) Nathan Wilson Missouri Welding Institute MWI Scholarship, $750; Football; Basketball; Baseball Kymberly Woodhurst Culver-Stockton College (Business) CSC Wildcat Scholarship, $5,000; Prom Planning Committee; Elementary Mentor; FBLA; Class Secretary Kaitlyn Young Carl Sandburg College

Congratulations Graduates!

Denise Goodwin

JENA L. EPPERSON Democratic Candidate

Ralls County Treasurer

-Theodore Roosevelt

Ralls County Historical Society

Republican Candidate

Paid for by committee to elect Bob See; Jim Ross, Treasurer

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

Best wishes and good luck!

390 N. Veterans Rd., Hannibal, Mo.

(573) 231-0303

500 S. Main St. • New London

418 S. Main, New London, Mo.

(573) 985-2811

115 S. Public, Center, Mo.

D & J CONSTRUCTION (573) 985-3208

For all your dirt work needs, dump truck and custom backhoe and trenching.

Full service hair salon men, women and children

(573) 985-3343

Best Wishes and Good Luck to the 2014 Graduates!

Ralls County Presiding Commissioner

NEW LONDON 66

Congratulations to all Graduates!

101 West St, New London, Mo.

(573) 985-5601

ROBERT L. SEE

BEST WISHES TO THE 2014 GRADUATES!

P.O. Box 182, Center, Mo.

The EDGE SALON

313 S. Ralls New London, Mo.

RE-ELECT

Ralls County Coroner

Paid for by Jena L. Epperson

Ralls County Farm Bureau

Best Wishes to the 2014 Graduates!

Good Luck Graduates!

RE-ELECT

“A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.”

(Mortuary Science) Irene M. Clark Scholarship, $2,000; MFA Scholarship, $2,000; Perry Lions Club Scholarship, $250; Softball, Sportsmanship Award, All-District, Academic All-State; Basketball Statistician; Academic All-Conference; Quiz Bowl; Prom Planning Committee; Elementary Mentor; A+ Program; Art Club; FFA, Star Greenhand Award, Blue & Gold Award; Junior Class Secretary; Senior Class VicePresident; Sophomore Pilgrimage Delegate; Golden A Honor Roll; Academic Letter; George Washington Carver Top 10% Award

(573) 985-4611 (573) 267-3324

www.rcsbank.com

Best Wishes and Good Luck to the 2014 Graduates!

200 W. Lamb St. P.O. Box 196, Center, Mo. (800) 475-3692 • (573) 276-3692

Manager: Matthew Kelch

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2014 MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Dugan Taylor Lipp

Clayton Alan Majors

son of Randi and Andrea Lipp Plans: Moberly Area Community College

son of Keith and Kim Majors Plans: MO Welding Institute

Melanie Nicole McCourt

Brittany May McCurdy

daughter of Christina and Shawn McCourt Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Graduation is a special time of the year when students trade in there books for suits and ties and prepare to start their careers. As one door closes and another door opens for recent graduates: Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.

-Henry David Thoreau Graduation day is tough for adults. They go to the ceremony as parents. They come home as contemporaries. After twenty-two years of child-raising, they are unemployed.

-Erma Bombeck Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you’ll make a difference.

-Arie Pencovici Hitch your wagon to a star.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.

-Gabrielle I believe in the principle that I can make a difference in this world. It may be ever so small, but it will count for the greater good.

-Gordon B. Hinckley I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.

-Mark Twain I learned law so well, the day I graduated I sued the college, won the case, and got my tuition back.

-Fred Allen

Best Wishes on a bright future Class of 2014!

Ralls County Soil and Water Conservation District 17623 Hwy 19, New London, Mo.

573-985-8611 ext. 3

“Set out each day believing in your dreams. Know without a doubt that you were made for great things.”

- Josh Hinds

LITER FERTILIZER AND CHEMICAL 403 West Mason, Center, Mo.

573-267-3411

Jeanne and Sonny McCurdy Plans: Moberly Area Community College

If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.

-Milton Berle If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.

-Vince Lombardi If you feel that you have both feet planted on level ground, then the university has failed you.

-Robert Goheen If you think education is expensive, try ignorance!

-Andy McIntyre

Ellen Lee Martin

daughter of Thomas and Paula Martin Plans: Work

Derek Isaac Meranda

son of Brian and Lori Meranda Plans: Moberly Area Community College

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

-Maya Angelou Just about a month from now I’m set adrift, with a diploma for a sail and lots of nerve for oars.

-Richard Halliburton Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.

-Roger Babso

It is indeed ironic that we spend our school days yearning to graduate and our remaining days waxing nostalgic about our school days.

-Isabel Waxman

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

-Marianne Williamson

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

-E.E. Cummings

Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.

-Napoleon Hill

In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.

-Harold Geneen In the game of life, when the final buzzer sounds, the only stat you carry with you is the number of assists you made. So help other people put some points on the board.

-Mayor Mike Bloomberg

It takes most men five years to recover from a college education, and to learn that poetry is as vital to thinking as knowledge.

-Brooks Atkinson

“THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN THE BEAUTY OF THEIR DREAMS.”

-ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

Judge David Mobley, Sherre and family

Cherish your memories, but look forward...

Treasure your friendships, but reach outward...

Learn from the past, but move onward...

Live each day with hope, and climb upward...

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

First Baptist Church of New London

“The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match.

Each one of you is a fuse.”

-Edward Koch

Hon. Rachel Bringer Shepherd Judge 10th Circuit Court

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.

So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover.”

- By Mark Twain

Ruba’s

GENERAL STORE

403 W. First, New London, Mo.

573-985-8531

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2014 MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Aaron Everett Miller

son of Shelly Fischer Plans: United State Marine Corps

Mariah Paige Mittag

daughter of David and April Mittag Plans: Moberly Area Community College

Eric Lamont Robbins

Kylie Anne Spinner

son of Christina Lutz Plans: College

Harliann Michaele Richards

daughter of Misty and Wade Richards Plans: Columbia College

Jacob Lee Wieberg

daughter of Jessica Taylor Plans: Missouri State University

son of Steven Wieberg and Lisa Warden Plans: Work

2013-2014 Mark Twain School Board, Administration, Faculty Mark Twain Board of Education

President Pete Hilgenbrinck Vice-President Ronald Evans Secretary Lori Robinson Treasurer Jason Liter Member Michael Boling MSBA Delegate Lowell Jackson MSBA Delegate Danny Clark

Mark Twain Administration

Superintendent of Schools Deanette Jarman Denise Beahan Jacob Bogue Alex Brandenburg Marie Davis Mark Epperson Greg Gatson Stacey Grossmann Matt Hudson Mary Jones Tammy Kliewer Daniel Miller

Class Sponsors Amber Moss Adria Palmer

Dear Baby Girl,

HS Principal Jake Moss JH Principal Delores Woodhurst Director of Special Education Lynn Essig

Mark Twain Faculty

Amber Moss Adria Palmer Chad Reading Tammy Smith Ben Strother Pam Whitaker Lara Bendall Heidi Bordeleau Joe Dameron Becky Epperson Becca Evans

Sara Gilbert Brooke Hudson Marty Hull Heather Kite Erin Mack Becky Monachino Ranae Ogle Craig Phillips Danielle Robinson Linda Stinson Stephanie Whaley

Congratulations Graduates from a 1976 Alum.

I’m praying for your success and asking God’s Blessing on your future endeavors!

When you were born I held you for the first time and fell truly, madly and deeply in love with you. As you grew you were not only my niece but my best friend, my partner in crime and my confidant.

To see you now at the end of a chapter, mature, beautiful and full of life we have nothing but pride for you.

So go out into this world and make your life grand.

Always know we will be cheering you on and here to hold your hand.

ELECT

WILEY HIBBARD Democratic Candidate

Love, Aunt Lindsay, Uncle Aaron,

Ralls County Presiding Commissioner

Alyvia and Audra Mom, Dad, Jaron, Cohen and Jaden

Paid for by Ralls County Citizens to elect Wiley Hibbard.

Ann Miller, Treasurer; Bob Poage, Chairman

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

-Robert Louis Stevenson

BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2014!

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2014 MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Nathan Daniel Wilson

son of Peggy and Danny Wilson Plans: MO Welding Institute

Kymberly Mae Woodhurst

daughter of Aaron Woodhurst and Rachel Snow Plans: Culver-Stockton College

Kaitlyn Jane Young

daughter of Jack and Lori Young Plans: Carl Sandburg College

2014 Mark Twain High School Commencement Program Processional......................................................“Pomp and Circumstance”

Mark Twain High School Band

Daniel Lewis, Director Welcome...................................................................................Ethan Clark

Senior Class President Introduction of Speakers...................................................Deanette Jarman

Superintendent Salutatorian and Valedictorian Addresses Senior Song and Flower Presentation Presentation of Graduates...........................................................Jake Moss

High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas................................................Pete Hilgenbrinck

President, Board of Education Changing of Tassel...................................................................Ethan Clark

Senior Class President Recessional.............................................“Triumphant March” from AIDA

Ralls County R-II Mark Twain High School Graduation Sunday, May 18 2 p.m.

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

Best wishes and good luck!

390 N. Veterans Rd., Hannibal, Mo.

(573) 231-0303

Good Luck to the 2014 Graduates!

Elect

Pansy Kolb RALLS COUNTY CLERK (Republican) Paid for by Pansy Kolb

418 S. Main, New London, Mo.

(573) 985-4611 115 S. Public, Center, Mo.

Congratulations to Class of 2014!

GREAT CENTRAL LUMBER CO. Do It Best 103 S. Madison • Perry • 573-565-2242

(573) 267-3324

www.rcsbank.com

CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW,

Good Luck Graduates!

Re-Elect

Gina Jameson

St. William Catholic Church

salutes Morgan Couch and all the 2014 Graduates!

RALLS COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK & EX-OFFICIO RECORDER OF DEEDS (Democrat)

Paid for by Gina Jameson

Good Luck Graduates!

We are so proud of you and the young man you have become.

We cannot wait to see where your road leads.

Remember we will always be here for you!

Love, Dad and Mom

R.C. Harlow RALLS COUNTY EASTERN DISTRICT COMMISSIONER

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

-Eleanor Roosevelt

Congratulations Seniors!

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Congratulations, Kaitlyn!

Thanks for making us proud!

If you keep the accomplishments coming, your future will be bright.

Love, Dad, Mom and Granny

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES 2014 GRADUATES!

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2014 MARK TWAIN EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION

Gracie Arnold

Rosie Arnold

Makayla Banks

Adam Black

Lynsie Boling

Tucker Bruenger

Cash Caldwell

Jacob Campau

Shane Clarkson

Adryan Dietle

Amirra Dye

Corby Eckler

Brenden Ehrenreich

Aidan Epperson

Shelby Epperson

Brandon Failor

Alyssa Ferry

Amber Ferry

Braxton Gilbert

Anna Gill

Amy Graves

Conner Grossmann

Shelby Hayes

Makayla Heathman

Jared Hiner

Jacob Howald

Jared Howald

Alexis Hummel

Marylu Jackson

Kiley Johnson

Congratulations and Good Luck to the Mark Twain High School Class of 2018 Good Luck to the 2014 Graduates!

JOHNSON EXCAVATING D.K. Johnson, Owner 573-565-3626 • 573-231-5532 cell Perry, Missouri Agriculture, Residential and Commercial Excavation • Rock Hauling Free Estimates

Mariah, If you can imagine it, you can achieve it: if you can dream it, you can become it. We are very proud of you!

Love,

Dad, Mom, and Skylar

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“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing worth knowing can be taught.”

-Oscar Wilde

Ralls County Sheriff GERRY DINWIDDIE “You call, we will respond”

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”

- Anatole France

Congratulations Class of 2014!

RALLS COUNTY LIBRARY 102 N PUBLIC ST, CENTER, MO

(573) 267-3200

We are given so many opportunities in our life.

This is one that will last a lifetime!

Best wishes to the Class of 2014

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2014 MARK TWAIN EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION

Peyton Johnston

Michael Kamrowski

Nealee Kessler

Stetson Klise

McKenzie Lathrom

Kassidy Linderman

Madison Liter

Sierra Long

Kayla Lutz

Kelsey Lutz

Dallas McClain

Brendan McCourt

Cameron McIntire

Nathen McMillen

Adrian Miller

Cameron Miller

Jason Murry

Devin Neff

Gabriel Niemeyer

Destiny Novak

Hayli Ogle

Abby Parsons

Jacoby Penton

Dillan Perrigo

Grant Peters

Damien Pickard

Hannah Prather

Selina Ramirez

Cody Rubemeyer

Brianna Smashey

Sara Spoonhower

Joanna Todd

Michael Waldmeier

Chasity Watkins

Austin Willing

Kaitlyn Woodhurst

May you have a Bright Future.

Follow your Dreams!

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014!

Lindsey Woolen

Kristin Branham

Camille Zumwalt

Good luck to all our graduating Seniors!

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CONGRATULATIONS, DALTON There you were in your cap and tassel Ready to make the world you castle.

It seems just yesterday your were a kid As we watched everything you did.

Now we’re watching you graduate, And growing into the man we helped create.

On wings of knowledge you will fly, Follow your dreams and rise up high.

We could not be more proud of you, We wish you success in all you do.

There is one thing we want you to know, Our love is with you wherever you go!

Love,

Dad, Mom, Brooklynn and Carter

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2014 MARK TWAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Graduation - a look into your future

Most grade-schoolers intently dream about the day they will walk across the stage on commencement day and receive their diplomas. They are under the impression they will be free from all work in their life, and be able to finally live.

When they get to high school, they soon realize the biggest decisions in their life will soon be made and their work has just begun. A person graduating from high school can take many directions in life, most graduates either dorm at college, commute to college, or begin working.

To begin with, many graduates run from their parents and desire to go to college as far away from home as possible.

When graduates move away, they get their first taste of living away from home which brings added responsibilities.

Cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry are a few examples of how college students have to learn to provide for themselves.

College students who move away have to build relationships and meet new people; these new friends can take them down paths they should not go. Such as a college student who starts partying and getting into sinful acts, their mom is not there to scold them.

Also, earning a college degree gives a person greater earning potential and the ability to work in the field of their choice. A person majoring in marine biology will find a job in marine biology because they went to college for it because it is what they enjoy doing. Going away to college can be a wonderful time for a person to mature and start their adult life, but it can also give a person the opportunity to go downhill in life decisions.

Another decision a person may choose after graduating high school

is commuting to college.

Commuting is not a possibility for everyone graduating high school because of location, but can be a great opportunity for those who are in drivable distance to a college. Living with parents and driving to college can save a college student money because they do not have to pay to dorm. Staying with parents means mom is still around to provide home cooked meals and life does not dramatically change from high school. A commuting college student can stay under the wing of their parents for longer, such as getting their parents to continue to pay for groceries and other necessities of life. A commuting college student can easily stay in touch with high school friends and can also make new ones in college. The influence of peer pressure is not as great to a commuting student because they will not be on campus on the weekends unless they choose to be. Commuting to college can be a great way to save money, while still earning a college degree.

Last, many high school graduates decide not to strive for a college degree and join the work force right after gradu-

ating. Choosing not to further education past high school doesn’t give a person the earning potential a college graduate has by graduating from college, although they will also not incur school debt. This means they will not be forced to pay back expensive school loans and will be able to have more financial freedom in the short term. A person joining the work force has the ability to stay in touch with friends in the area they live in and can either live at home for a few years after graduating or find their own place to reside. Joining the work force out of high school is a great option for some people who choose to do so but is not the best plan for those who want to further their education.

A persons decision about what they will do after high school, weather it is going away to college, commuting to college or joining the work force, will affect them the rest of their life. A lot of thought and prayer should go into any decision, especially those which will affect a person for the rest of their life. In the end, if a person follows what they believe God wants them to do it will end up the way God wants it

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SHARP EXCAVATING 41940 HWY. 154, (573) 565-2651

CANNON DAM GENERAL STORE 42526 CABIN RD., (573) 565-3432

THE MASON JAR 109 E. MAIN, (573) 582-2926

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE 201 E. MAIN, (573) 565-2173 DANETTE HENDERSON

THE OLD SERVICE STATION ANTIQUES & RESALE LLC 202 E MAIN, (636)295-5089

GREAT CENTRAL LUMBER 103 S. MADISON, (573) 565-2242

THOMAS AUTO PARTS 118 S. PALYMRA, (573) 565-3388

HICKMAN’S IGA 104 MARYBELL, (573) 565-3222

TIMBER RIDGE RESORT 22764 JOANNA DR, (573) 565-3135

PERRY INSURANCE 201 N. PALMYRA, (573) 565-3231 HNB BANK 103 E MAIN ST., (573) 565-2221 HOBBIE HUT 28880 HWY 19, (573) 565-3150 LAWLER REAL ESTATE LLC 1936 HWY J, (573) 735-3322 MOORE SERVICES 1007 E. MAIN, (573) 565-8009 PERRY FARM SERVICES 1309 E MAIN, (573) 565-2805 PERRY MACHINE & DIE 27124 HWY J, (573) 565-2231

VIRTUAL IMAGES 527 COOPER AVE, (660) 327-1009 WEST PERRY BOAT & MOTOR 200 W. MAIN, (573) 248-6015 WHITAKER AUCTION & REAL ESTATE MARTIN ST., (573) 248-6015 WILLIAMS BARBER SHOP 101 N. PALMYRA, (573) 565-2727 YANCEY AUTO PARTS & SALES 24067 HWY. J, (573) 565-3508 STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART GIFTS LLC 109 E. MAIN, (573) 473-6795 WILEY HIBBARD

RALLS CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY 120 E. MAIN, (573) 565-2025

CITY OF PERRY 127 E. MAIN, (573) 565-3131

RCHE 318 S. MAIN, (573) 985-3420

CARLA M. NORTHCUTT CPA,LLC 28738 HWY 19, (573) 565-2244

Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2014!

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All three have a great view out the back. The extra large LR has a gas fireplace which you can enjoy from the kitchen or Dining area. The large Master bedroom and bath are tucked away for maximum privacy and also has an outstanding view of the valley below. Along with the 25x23 attached garage, there is a 25.5 x15, well insulated detached garage with carport. The detached garage has 2 air conditioners and is well insulated. There is so much to this home and it’s surroundings that you have to get into it to appreciate it ! Located off New London Gravel Rd. Call Becky for Showing.

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RALLS COUNTY LISTINGS 208 W 7th, NL 3 bed, 3 bath............SOLD 610 Chestnut, MC 3 bed, 2 bath........$66,000 105 East Hwy 19, CEN 2 bd, 1.5 ba...$69,500 502 Stoddard, MC 3 bd, 1 ba..............$69,500 15772 Northside Drive,NL 3 bed, 2 ba. 3a........$100,000 43473 Hwy A, MC 3 bed, 2 ba, 3 ac....$153,500 12247 Elk Ridge Pl, NL 3 bed, 2.5 bath......$159,900 43175 Cannon Hills Pl, MC 3 bed, 2 ba, 10 ac.....$223,500 56862 River Au Sel; 3 bed, 2.5 bath...............$249,900 HANNIBAL LISTINGS 1007 Georgia 1 bed, 1 bath...............$39,500 1005 Paris Ave 2 bed, 2 bath.............$49,900 630 Olive 2 bed, 2 bath.....................$72,000 2800 McKinley 3 bed, 1 bath.............$85,000 230 Virginia 5 bed, 2 bath.................$89,900 15 Hawthorne 4 bd, 2 full ba, 2 half ba..$110,000 2018 Hayden Park 2 bed, 2 bath....$124,900 24 Amaryllis 4 bed, 3 bath...............SOLD 3389 Fox Run; 3 bed, 2.5..............$223,500 244 Hummingbird 4 bed, 3 bath.......$284,900 COMMERCIAL LISTINGS 322 Center; great downtown location....$47,500 137 Jaycee Dr; mtg hall/banq facility...$140,000 582 Clinic Rd; two store fronts........$159,900 410 S College Light Mfg. facility.......$250,000 653 Clinic Rd. 4500 Sq Ft Office Bldg..$300,000 319 N Main Ole Planters Theatre......$349,000 306 South 6th St. Ten Pin Bowling Alley.....$500,000 LOTS & LAND Lot 15 Highway O................................$29,900 Lot 40 Highway O..............................$33,900 Lot 24 Norwoods Pl..........................$34,000 Lot 25 Norwoods Pl........................$34,000 Lot 26 Norwoods Pl..............................$34,000 Lot 28 Norwoods Pl..............................$35,000 Lot 29 Norwoods Pl..............................$35,000 Lot 30 Norwoods Pl............................$35,000 Hwy 61, 9 ac. near Gen Mills.............$90,000 8659 Hwy; 20 ac, high traffic........$4,499,000

No Hunting or Trespassing listings run one year for $20 paid in advance to: Ralls County Herald-Enterprise P.O. Box 426 New London, MO 63459

NO Hunting or Trespassing Notice is hereby given that hunting, fishing or trespassing of any kind either day or night on land owned or farmed by the undersigned is strictly forbidden.

Any and all violator are subject to prosecution: James (Terry) See: 12/14 Leon C. Fessenden, Center: 7/14 Pete Harris Farms (John L. & Ruthie Day: 9/14 Trower Bros. Farm: 12/14 John & Peggy Hemeyer Farm: 7/14 Sandra Evans Farm: 9/19/14

HELP WANTED DRIVERS: Attn: CDL-A. Company & Owner Operators.

Teams & Singles. Dedicated Lanes! Home Weekly. 25002800 miles, Out 2 to 3 nights/ wk. Safety Bonus Program, Benefits available after 90 days.

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NOTICE OF LETTERS ADMINISTRATION GRANTED

(Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JUSTIN ROBERT SMOOT, Decedent: On April 16, 2014, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of JUSTIN ROBERT SMOOT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Ralls County, Missouri.

The personal representative’s business name, business address and phone number is: SHAWNA L. SMOOT, 47175 HWY. A, CENTER, MO 63436, 573822-9411.

The personal representative’s attorney name, business address and phone number is: JOHN W. BRISCOE, 423 S. MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 446, NEW LONDON, MO 634590446, 573-985-3411 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 af-

ter 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. GINA JAMESON, CIRCUIT COURT Karen A. Huff, Deputy Clerk Date of the decedent’s death: April 1, 2014 Date of first publication: April 24, 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.

Published on: April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2014

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

To all persons interested in the ESTATE OF DONALD N. MORRIS, DECEASED: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative of said estate will file Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution on the 2 day of June, 2014, in the Probate Division of the Ralls County Circuit Court, New London, Missouri, and that any objections or exceptions to such Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty (20) days from such date.

DONALD N. MORRIS, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE BRISCOE, RODEN-

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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LEGALS IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: DAVlD C. MOBLEY Case Number: 14RLPR00017 In the Estate of JUSTIN ROBERT SMOOT, Deceased.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

BAUGH & BRANNON Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 446 New London, Missouri 63459 Telephone: (573) 9853411 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE FIRST PUBLICATION: May 1, 2014.

Published on May 1, May 8, May 15, and May 22, 2014

NOTICE OF

FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

To all persons interested in the ESTATE OF R. MILDRED BETZ, DECEASED: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative of said estate will file Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution on the 16th day of June, 2014, 2014, in the Probate Division of the Ralls County Circuit Court, New London, Missouri, and that any objections or exceptions to such Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty (20) days from such date.

CONNIE LEE MILLER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE BRISCOE, RODENBAUGH & BRANNON Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 446

New London, Missouri 63459 Telephone: (573) 9853411 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE FIRST PUBLICATION: May 15, 2014.

Published on: May 15, May 22, May 29, and June 5, 2014

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Directions: From Perry, MO at Jct. of Hwy 19 and 154 go south 2 1/4 mile to Hickory Hill Rd, turn right and go west 1/8 mile to property on left.

10 Acres located in Ralls County just south of Perry, MO and close to Mark Twain Lake. This property is improved with a manufactured home that would make an excellent weekend getaway or a permanent residence.

The home is a 2006 year model Southern Estates manufactured home on a concrete block foundation.

The home is 32 X 77 with a large master suite that has a walk-in closet and large bathroom. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathes, utility room. This home has a large kitchen w/ an eat-in dining area. There is an electric fireplace that is doubled sided in the kitchen and living room. The home has Zone 3 insulation.

The home is on rural water and a lagoon.

Seller: Terry & Louese Turner 10% down day of Auction Closing in 30 days.

Possession at closing. Taxes Prorated to date of Closing.

Title insurance paid 50% buyer and 50% seller.

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