Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013
The Ralls County Herald-Enterprise
5A
OBITUARIES AND CHURCH NEWS
911 “shooting” and other concerns still under investigation, according to Special Prosecutor During an investigation into a report of a firearm being discharged inside the Ralls County 911 Center approximately 18 months ago, there was found probable cause that three employees were involved in concealing the incident and destroying evidence. Recently, under the auspices of a Sunshine Law request, over 35 plus pages of probable cause statements, evidence logs, search warrants, requests for search warrants, affidavits and Sheriff ’s Office supplemental reports were released to the public. Employees named in probable cause statements were former 911 Center Director Laurie Means, and former center employees Jared LaForce and Steven McClain. The investigation was turned over in August to a special prosecutor. Ralls County Associate Circuit Judge David Mobley appointed Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Talley Kendrick to oversee the investigation.
“The issue is still currently under investigation,” said Special Prosecutor Talley Kendrick. Prosecutor Kendrick noted that she had been in touch with the Missouri Highway Patrol. It was noted that, in August, Ralls County Sheriff Gerry Dinwiddie said the incident was part of an ongoing investigation. In a second news release issued by his office, Dinwiddie said deputies had been conducting “a criminal investigation” at the center, with a search warrant authorized and executed on July 2 at the center. “Various items of evidence were recovered pertaining to this case,” the release said. The report goes on to state that four felony statutes were violated including unlawful use of a weapon; tampering with physical evidence; concealing a felony; and hindering the prosecution of a felony. It also listed misdemeanor unlawful use of a weapon and misuse of official information as
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other violations. These violations could have severely jeopardized the safety of law enforcement officers.
Full and complete coverage of these incidents will be reported on when and if charges have been filed.
Perry Christian Church
Pastor David Todd
The Perry Christian Church worship hour of November 3 began with the choir singing “I Stand Amazed”. Jacob and Damien lit the candles. Pastor Todd welcomed everyone and led the Call to Worship. There will be a meeting with the Baptist Church to discuss a joint food pantry. This Monday Bible Study will be the Book of Habbakuk. “I Can Only Imagine” was sung in praise. Our prayer hymn was “Abide with Me” “I Need Thee Every Hour” was the response. Pastor Todd gave the invitation to share the Lord’s Supper. “Break Thou the Bread of Life” was sung. Prayers were offered by Elders Joyce Coleman and Jim Gay. Deacons serving were Carol Norman, Wyatt Lewellen, Glenna Johnson, and David Lewellen. Arlen sang “God Bless the USA” for the special music. Arlen had the Children’s Moment. He made the comparison between three clear liquids and talked about how different people were. Luke 19:1-10 was read by Su Todd for pastor’s sermon on “Reaching Out to Find Christ.” The sermon was based on how Zacchaeus reached out to Jesus and how Jesus went to the home of Zacchaeus. “Down at the Cross” was the invitation hymn. We closed with singing “Zacchaeus”.
The Church at Ariel
Pastor Tim Sanders
Excellent Greatness Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His firmament. Praise Him for His mighty acts. Excellent greatness. Psalm 150 How beautiful are the changing of the seasons. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Have you stopped for a praise lately? The Church at Ariel (Ariel Christian) is located in Ralls County off Highway A 1.5 miles west of Salt River Bridge on Ariel Lane. Follow the signs. Services are at 10:30 a.m.
Center Wise Guys 4-H Club elects officers
Center Wise Guys 4-H Club held their monthly meeting Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Three new members
were in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Kyla Ingram. The song, “If Your Happy and You Know It” was
sung and lead by Cierra and Callie. Austin lead the pledges. Roll call was answered with, “What are you going
to be for Halloween?” The minutes of the last meeting were read by Adam Baxter. Treasurer’s report was read and accepted. Committees will be assigned next month. Old business including Recognition Night and fair checks were discussed. New business was discussed. The club will make candy canes for the nursing home residents for the holidays. Installation of officers ceremony was done, cake and punch were served. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Worship services at New London First Christian Church opened with the choir singing “This Is the Day.” Pastor Tom Day welcomed all and made announcements. Marilyn Lucas played “The Lord’s Prayer” for the prelude. Call to worship and responsive reading followed. The hymn of praise was “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” The invocation was given and the Lord’s Prayer said in unison. Pastor Day’s youth message was “Only by the Grace of God You’re Saved.” The worship hymn was “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” Joys and concerns were heard. Prayers are asked for the families of Alice Wisdom and Paul Wilson. Other concerns are Ruthe and Harry Musgrove, Ruth and Bill Baker’s daughter, Mary. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Kelsey Stout and Lila O’Malley. Pearl Nolan had her 99th birthday. We were happy to have Kelsey Stout and her friend, Steve, from California with us. Silent and pastoral prayers were followed by choral response. The meditation and words of institution were given in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. “How Great Thou Art” was the communion hymn. Elder Clarence Lucas offered prayer. Serving were Roger and Rhonda Stout and Bryan and Cindy Day. The offering sentence, receiving of the tithes and offerings, doxology and prayer of dedication by Pastor Day followed. Scripture today was from Psalm 15:1-5. Pastor Day’s message was “Who May Live on God’s Holy Hill?” The hymn of invitation was “Where He Leads Me.” The benediction, choral response and postlude closed the service. Don and Marge Schmitz were greeters, Roger Stout lit the candles. Marilyn Lucas and Becky Jarman prepared communion. November birthdays include Carolyn Schrader, Kendall (whitaker) Jackson, Kelsey Stout, Lila O’Malley, Michelle (Powell) Dyer, Sue Pash and Rita Howard. November anniversaries include Don and Cathy Epperson.
South Fork Presbyterian Pastor John Grimmett The Sunday, Nov. 3 services at South Fork Presbyterian church began with Patti Grimmett playing “Blessed Assurance” on the piano followed by Debbie Carey leading in song to “To God Be The Glory”, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”, “Jesus Saves” and “Threefold Amen”. Pastor John Grimmett led all in the Responsive Reading from Psalms 113 and 146 with prayer for Ethan Tunink; Rick Bransetter; Clyde Olschlager; Albert Sinclair; Shery Tinkler; Bryan Carey; Bob; Sherry Graupman; and Pastor John; Happy Birthday was sang to Beth Tilt and Susan Honaker and congratulations to Dan and Debbie Carey for their 37th Anniversary; with all saying the Lord’s Prayer. Pastor John and Patti played guitar and sang “Softly and Tenderly”. The message “Large and Small” was based on scripture from Luke 19:1-10 as there is always someone that the community doesn’t like in this world today, just as in the time of Jesus. Left out - lonely - insecure - life changes as Jesus approaches... God loves us just as we are, but He also loves us so much not to leave us that way - He can make us even better. Today is the day of salvation, if you will open your heart and your eyes to the place where God wants you to be...a servant of God - the amazing grace of Jesus Christ. God is always seeking us! Today is the day... Communion was led by Dan Halleman and Martha Hill with Offertory led by Kaylee Beckham as Patti played “Just As I Am” and all sang the “Doxology”. Patti played “Lord I’m Coming Home” as all retired in fellowship. Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. and all are welcome to come hear the word of the Lord. And Jesus said unto him, “This day is salvation come to this house forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham”. “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost”. Luke 19:9-10
Friday, Nov. 8
DAVID LEWELLEN
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Pastor Tom Day
New London Forget-Me-Not Senior Citizens
Center Wise Guys 4-H Club new officers: Kalin Shultz, secretary; Kayla Ingram, reporter; Austin Black, treasurer; Reagan Shultz, vice president; Adam Baxter, president; Cole Baxter, game leader; Kaleb Ingram, game leader; Callie Reynolds, song leader; and Cierra VanSickle, song leader. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Thank you to the Center, New London and Perry volunteer firefighters who responded to the fire at the seasonal house north of Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Sincerely, Ruthie Day
We want to thank each and everyone who called, sent cards, food and prayers, and visited Jim in the hospital at Missouri Orthopedic Institute and Rusk. We appreciated every act of kindness shown to us and for all the trips taking me to and from Columbia. We are so fortunate to live in a community with such caring friends and neighbors. Thank you and God Bless all who helped us in any way.
Jim and Norma Jean Brown