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Ag Night
Mark your Calendars! Monroe County Ag Night, Thursday, Feb 23 Paris HS Gym • Meal at 6 p.m. and program to follow. Fun and education for the whole family! Ag vendor booth spaces available, 573-473-0758
VOLUME 145, NO. 6
R-II Courtwarming Royalty Crowned
Voter turnout for the 2012 Missouri Presidential Primary was very low with only 9.09 percent of registered voters going to the polls. 536 out of 5,898 Monroe County registered voters visited the polls. Democratic Party Barak Obama 98 votes Randall Terry 4 votes Darcy G. Richardson 7 votes John Wolfe 3 votes Uncommitted 16 votes Republican Party Gary Johnson 1 votes Herman Cain 2 votes Mitt Romney 86 votes Michael J. Meehan 0 votes Rick Perry 4 votes Keith Drummond 1 vote Jon Huntsman 1 vote Michele Bachmann 1 vote Rick Santorum 268 votes Ron Paul 39 votes Uncommitted 3 votes Libertarian Party James Orland Ogle III 2 votes Uncommitted 0 votes Constitution Party 0 votes Uncommitted
King Cole Lockhart and Queen Whitnie Barr were crowned at the 2012 Paris R-II Courtwarming, on Thursday, Feb. 2. Lockhart is the son of Todd Lockhart and Dawn Ragsdale while Barr is the daughter of Tim Barr and Stephanie and David Whelan. Crowned Prince and Princess were Austin Norwald, son of Barry and Karen Norwald and Haley Fredrick, daughter of Denise Redington and Erich Fredrick. The 2012 Coyote Cup was won by the Class of 2013 (Junior Class). The 2012 theme was Game On! (Right) 2012 Courtwarming Court, left to right: First row – Flower Girl Aubrey Youse, 3-year old daughter of Lisa and Clint Youse; and Crown Bearer Adam Smith, son of Matt and Audrey Smith. Second row King Cole Lockhart, Queen Whitnie Barr, 2011 Queen Kayla Jones, 2011 King Matt Jeffers, Prince Austin Norwald and Princess Haley Fredrick. 2012 Paris R-II Courtwarming Candidates included: King – Josh Ebbesmeyer, Wren Johannaber, Cole Lockhart and Paul Turner. Queen – Whitnie Barr, Samantha Gamboa, Ashley Hinds and Kelse Hoffman. Prince – Austin Norwald, Lukas Day and Slater Stone. Princess – Haley Fredrick, Destinee Wheeler and Sirena Bell.
For the Missouri Presidential Primary, in Monroe County – 536 registered voters went to the polls for a percentage of 9.09 percent. There are 5,898 registered voters in Monroe County. The primary was non-binding. The Republican Party will hold their Republican Caucus on Saturday, March 23 to select the delegates for the candidates for president. The primary was the first step in becoming a delegate for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. If an individual did not vote in the presidential primary, they will not be eligible to attend the convention as a Missouri delegate. Bold denotes winning positions
The Missouri Department of Conservation will be offering its fifth annual Discover Nature Girls Camp. It is a free three-day, two-night girls camp aimed at introducing young ladies ages 11-15 to different outdoors skills in a supportive learning environment. In 2012, the camp will be held July 10, 11 and 12. The camp is held in Monroe County, at Mark Twain Lake State Park.
Missouri Department of Conservation accepting applications now for Discover Nature Girls’ Camp Campers spend three fun filled days learning by participating in a “hands on” hunter education class, shooting firearms and archery equipment, and taking the hunter education test. Throughout the camp, the girls will participate in a variety of outdoor skills such as canoeing, orienteering and fishing. Campers learn about all aspects of fishing; from fish identification, casting, tying knots, and cleaning
Sunday fire destroys local Paris home with historical ties
A fire destroyed what was the Robert M. Burgess house built around 1860.
The Paris Fire Department responded on Sunday, Feb. 5, at approximately 4:30 p.m., to a house fire on the south side of Monroe Street. According to Paris Rural Fire District Chief Steve Jones, the house in question already had the upstairs fully engulfed when they arrived on the scene. Paris Rural Fire District had 14 volunteer firefighters respond to the call while Madison – West Monroe Fire District sent eight firefighters and assorted vehicles in mutual response. “The fire marshal was on scene and determined that the fire was of unknown origin,” said Chief Jones. “The house was in the process of being remodeled but no source of the fire can be determined.” “We did an interior attack,” said Chief Jones. “But the fire was in the flue area and then got into the walls and then into the attic.” Eventually since the fire was so consuming, the Paris Rural Fire District let the fire completely burn the house, while the firefighters contained the fire so that no other nearby buildings or residences were in danger. Chief Jones noted that the fire district was fortunate to get their grant for the generator and lights. The lights help illuminate the area after dark providing safety for firefighters and onlookers alike. Chief Jones explained that the firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m., but that he checked on the house periodically throughout the night to make sure there were no flare-ups. Former Paris Mayor Bob Crabtree owns the house, which has a historical past. According to Monroe County Historical Continued to page 9
fish, to finally going fishing. This all occurs in a group setting of their peers, being taught by knowledgeable instructors who make participants comfortable and willing to try new things. The camp is limited to 60 girls between the ages of 11 to 15 years old. To apply for Discover Nature Girls Camp, please contact your local Conservation Agent or the Northeast Regional Office at 660-7852420 to request an application form. The first 60 applications received by the Conservation Department’s Northeast Regional Office will be selected to attend. Applications must be received by the Northeast Regional Office by Thursday, May 31. According to Conservation Agent Alan Lamb, the girls’ camp follows a strict timeline in order to complete their hunter education certification: Day 1 the girls rotate through four stations: Station 1--orienteering, compass and camping survival, Station 2--conser-
vation management and ethics, Station 3--hunting equipment and Station 4--(their favorite) canoeing and water safety. That evening they practice canoeing and swimming in the pond and conclude the night with a campfire and s’mores. Day 2 they rotate through four more stations: Station 1--firearm safety, Station 2--shooting skills, Station 3--wildlife identification and game care and Station 4--primitive hunting. This gets them through all the chapters of the hunter education book. In the afternoon the girls are taken to a shooting range where they are divided into three groups and rotate through three stations: shooting .22 rifles, bow and arrows and walking a safety trail. The safety trail puts them into a scenario of a real hunt with shoot/don’t shoot situations. That night the girls are treated to a wild game feed for an appetizer and a supper of hot dogs and hamburgers. Continued to page 9
Around the COUNTY * Monroe County Cattlemen’s Annual Membership Meeting... will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the Paris Ag Education Department. Events include board member and officer elections. Speakers include: State Senator Brian Munzlinger (R-District 18) and Dan Kleinsorge - MO Farmers Care. * Jim Hansen to speak to “9-12” group... Jim Hansen, Candidate for the Republican State Representative of the new 40th District, will be the guest speaker at the “9-12 We The People of Monroe County”, on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Paris Public Library, beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Direct questions to: 660-327-1220. * Paris R-II High School Yearbooks On Sale... The Paris High School yearbook staff is taking orders for the 2012 Paris High School yearbook. The cost of the yearbook is $30 for a non-name stamped book and $35 for a name-stamped book. Please bring a check or cash to the high school to purchase the 2012 yearbook. After Friday, Feb. 10, all books will be $35, and you will no longer be able to purchase a name-stamped book. You must pay for the book now to reserve your copy which will be delivered in September of 2012. * High School Golf Fundraiser set for Friday, Feb. 17 ... Paris High School Golf teams will be serving a fundraiser dinner on Friday, Feb, 17, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The menu will consist of: Turkey, Homemade Noodles, Green Beans, Rolls, and Tea. All proceeds will go to the PHS Golf teams. For more information call Michelle Callison, at 573-721-1460. * Paris Presbyterian Church Soup Luncheon Feb. 26 ... The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold a soup luncheon fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch will consist of soup, sandwiches, relishes, dessert and drinks. Everyone welcome! * Madison Lions Club Texas Hold ‘Em ... The Madison Lions Club will host a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. sharp, with a 70 percent payback. The vent will be held at the Madison Lions Den. For information contact Charlie Hayhurst 660-676-2620. The last scheduled tournament will be Sunday, March 4.
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Local resident sentenced to 47 years in DOC on five felony charges
Paris House Fire... Continued from front Society President Nancy Stone, the Robert M. Burgess house was built around 1860, but no definite date has been established. R. M. Burgess was the son of Pleasant and Rebecca C. Towler Burgess, who came to Monroe County from Virginia in 1842. It was French mansard style containing eight rooms of solid brick construction, and was built upon huge hand cut stones for a foundation. Exterior plans are said to have been used in part for the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City when it was built in 1871. The porch was late Victorian, added before the turn of the century many years after the original home was built. It was removed by Monroe County Sheriff Dean Mason, now deceased, when he owned the home.
In December, a Monroe County jury found Thomas A. Ess, of Paris, guilty of two counts of 1st degree statutory sodomy; two counts of 2nd degree statutory sodomy; and one count of 1st degree attempted child molestation. Ess was charged with sexually abusing two of his stepsons in the late 1990s in Monroe County. On Thursday, Feb. 2, after reviewing the PSI (pre-sentencing investigation) report and hearing
from the proecution and defense attorneys - 10th Circuit Judge Rachel L. Bringer sentenced Ess to 47 years in prison, Assistant Attorney General Monty Platz had requested 58 years. She sentenced him to 20 years on each count of 1st degree statutory sodomy to run consecutively (one after the other); 7 years on each count of 2nd degree sodomy one to run concurrent (to run at the same time) and one 7 year sentence to run consecutively;
and to 4 years on attempted child molestation to run concurrently. Ess’ lawyer Daniel Joseph Dodson called two witensses prior to sentencing to testify on behalf of his motion for a new trial. After hearing from both sides Judge Bringer denied the motion for a new trial. Ess told Judge Bringer that he intends to appeal.
Jim Hansen will be the guest speaker at the “9-12 We The People of Monroe County”, on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., at the Paris Public Library, beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Jim Hansen is a candidate on the Republican ticket for state representative of the new 40th district, which includes Ralls, Pike, and a portion of Monroe and Lincoln Counties. A native of this area, he grew up in Frankford, the son of the late Dr. And Mrs. E.P. Hansen. After graduating from Hannibal High School, he attended the University of Arizona in Tucson on a basketball scholarship. There, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s degree in secondary education. His professional career began with teaching high school his-
tory and coaching basketball in Tucson. He was active in YMCA, the Y Men’s Club and served as a Big Brother to local youth. From 1969 to 1975, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a medic in a hospital unit. A career change in 1979 brought him back to this area when he accepted a position with a major insurance company as an agent in Hannibal. While there, he served on the Hannibal school board, was a member of the Lion’s Club, and active in the Y Men’s Club serving as its first president. A promotion to management took him to St. Louis for five years, followed by another promotion which moved his family and me to southern California. The company appointed him as vice-president of Central California in 1995, then I relocated back to Columbia, Missouri, in 1999 as
Vice-President of Agency for Missouri. Upon my retirement in 2002, we returned to Pike County. During all aspects of his career he was active in community service, serving on several boards. Since retiring he have served on the Pike County Health Department Board of Trustees and its Home Care and Hospice Foundation non-profit board, where he was the building fund chairman for their new building completed in 2011. Also, he was a substitute teacher and assistant basketball coach for four years at Bowling Green High School and was president of the Bobcat Booster Club. He has been married 31 years to his wife Cindy, a Mark Twain High graduate. They have three children - Erin, Bradley and Brett. They live west of Frankford and are members of Adiel Baptist Church.
Candidate for District 40 to address “9-12 We The People of Monroe County” Robert M. Burgess house was built around 1860. Photo courtesy of Nancy Stone and the Monroe County Historical Society.
Conservation Camp... continued from front Day 3 starts out with the hunter education test. Later that morning they move on to fishing stations which include casting, fish identification, regulations and fish
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cleaning. They are then bused to a local pond to fish. Each station during the three days has at least two conservation agents teaching along with assis-
Paris Class of 1982 Meeting
Paris Class of 1982 will hold a meeting to discuss their 30th Year Reunion, Friday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m., at Angie Fields home. Any classmember welcome! For information contact Angie at 573-721-5705
tance from other MDC and Corps of Engineer employees. The camp is held at Camp Colburn, which is part of Mark Twain State Park. The camp is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Forever, Quail Unlimited, Whitetails Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited and local business such as 154 Marine, Hobbie Hut, Nemo Bait and Tackle, Paris Vet Clinic and Golden Eagle Distributing.
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Paul Turner drives to the rack for 2 of his 23 points. APPEAL PHOTO
Turner, Ebbesmeyer lead Coyotes over Westran
The Paris Coyotes (4-15), playing one of their best and balanced games of the season, defeated Westran on Courtwarming night for a Coyote sweep 59-46. Earlier in the week the Coyotes fell on a trip to Marion County 53-15. Westran Balanced was the word of the night as Paris had eight players score the rock and nine players grab at least a single rebound. They also had 19 assists, a season high 11 blocks and eight steals. Paul turner knocked down 23 points for the contest while Josh Ebbesmeyer added double digit scoring with 12 points. Turner and Ebbesmeyer hit back-to-back three pointers to begin the game and never looked back. Ebbesmeyer hit two treys and Turner 3 long-range bombs. After an impressive first quarter filled with long rang shots and Cole Lockhart blocks, the Coyotes led 27-14. Westran fought back but Paris led at the half 36-27. Paris took the third period 15-6 and Westran the fourth 13-8 for the 59-46 final. Cole Lockhart had a 6-block game and led the team in assists and rebounds. Turner was team high in steals for the Coyotes and Coach Wade Billington.
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Statistics Points: Brant Francis 2, Josh Ebbesmeyer 12, Zane Lockhart 4, Paul turner 23, Zane Vaughn 3, Wren Johannaber 6, Cole Lockhart 5, Slater Stone 4. Three pointers: Ebbesmeyer 2, Turner 3. Rebounds: Francis 2, Ebbesmeyer 3 (1 offensive), Z. Lockhart 4 (1), Turner 3 (1), Bryce Ensor 1, Vaughn 3 (1), Johannaber 2 (1), C. Lockhart 8 (3), Stone 1. Blocks: Francis 1, Z. Lockhart 1, Turner 1, Vaughn 1, C. Lockhart 6, Stone 1. Steals: Francis 1, Z. Lockhart 1, Turner 3, Ensor 1, C. Lockhart 2. Assists: Francis 4, Ebbesmeyer 4, Z. Lockhart 3, Turner 1, Vaughn 1, Johannaber 1, C. Lockhart 5. Earlier in the week Paris ran into a buzz saw as Marion County defeated Paris 53-15. Paris trailed 18-5 at the end of one quarter and 31-10 at the half. A 15-0 third quarter for Marion County sealed their win. High scorers for the Coyotes were Zac Baker, Slater Stone and Zane Vaughn with 3 points apiece. Zane Lockhart, Paul Turner and Josh Ebbesmeyer each added two points. Slater Stone led the team in rebounding, Cole Lockhart in blocked shots and Zane Lockhart in steals. Statistics Points: Zane Lockhart 2, Paul Turner 2, Josh Ebbesmeyer 2, Zac Baker 3, Slater Stone 3 and Zane Vaughn 3. Rebounds: Brett Mason 1, Z. Lockhart 3, Bryce Ensor 1, Brant Francis 1, C. Lockhart 5, Stone 44, Quin Bartels 1, Ebbesmeyer 2, Baker 1. Blocks: C. Lockhart 4, Z. Lockhart 1, Turner 1, Ensor 1. Assists: Turner 1, C. Lockhart 1, Britton Francis 1, Ebbesmeyer 1. Steals: Z. Lockhart 3, Vaughn 1, Brant Francis 1, Baker 1. The Coyotes hosted Fayette on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and travel to Marceline on Friday, Feb. 10.
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Paris Lady Coyotes defeat Westran 48-45 on 2012 Courtwarming night The Paris Lady Coyotes (12-7) began the week with a lopsided score at Marion County falling 6334 to the ranking state champions. Paris bounced back with a double overtime win 48-45 over Westran on Courtwarming night. Westran In a thrilling double overtime victory the Paris Lady Coyotes fought to take the lead with seconds left in regulation and in the first overtime but then Westran hit three pointers in both circumstances to send the game into double overtime. Payton Gruber and Samantha Gamboa, who had an excellent game at both ends of the floor, hit clutch free throws to help put the Lady Coyotes ahead with seconds left in regulation before the Westran trey knotted the score.
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the game went into a second extra period. 39-39. In the second overtime Paris fell behind after a Lady Hornet free throw 40-39 before Gruber found her long range touch and knocked down her only three of the game but a timely one to give Paris a 42-40 lead. Westran hit an old fashioned three to take the lead 43-42 but a Dede Bounds turnaround in the lane would give the Lady Coyotes a lead 44-43. Westran hit a runner for a 45-44 lead but free throws; both on strong drives to the basket by Gamboa and Gruber gave the Lady Coyotes a 46-45 lead that they would never relinquish. Besides offense in the second overtime the Lady Coyotes played stellar defense. Two of the signature plays of the extra time leading to the Paris win were a double team by Gruber and Gamboa that forced a turnover and after a Paris turnover on an inbounds play, Kaylee Callison made a fantastic defensive play to step in front of a driving Lady Hornet and force a traveling call giving the ball back to the Lady Coyotes to seal the win with Gruber free throws 48-45. The Lady Coyotes had eight players crack the scoring column led by Gruber with 14 points. Dede Bounds led the team in rebounding while Gamboa was team high in both steals ands assists. Statistics Points: Haley Fredrick 4, Kayla Popkes 2, Lauren Embree 2, Payton Gruber 14, Whitnie Barr 6, Shelby Dickey 2, Samantha Gamboa 8 and Dede Bounds 8. Three pointers: Gruber 1, Gamboa 1.
Rebounds: Fredrick 3 (2 offensive), Gruber 4 (2), Barr 2 (1), Jill Nobis 1, Dickey 1, Gamboa 5 92), Bounds 8 (3). Blocks: Gruber 1. Steals: Fredrick 1, Gruber 1, Barr 1, Dickey 1, Gamboa 3, Bounds 2. Assists: Nobis 1, Gamboa 3. Marion County It was an uphill battle for the Paris Lady Coyotes versus defending state champions Marion County. Paris trailed 14-7 after a quarter and 30-19 at the half. A 23-5 Marion County third quarter sealed their win. The fourth quarter was a 10-10 push. Payton Gruber led the scoring with 10 points while Kaylee Callison added a season high six points and Haley Fredrick and Dede Bounds each added four points. Nicole Burke led he team in rebounds with Fredrick team high in assists and four players tied for the steals lead. Statistics Points: Haley Fredrick 4, Payton Gruber 10, Kaidy Heitmeyer 2, Whitnie Barr 2,, Shelby Dickey 3, Nicole Burke 1, Kaylee Callison 6, Dede Bounds 4. Three pointers: Gruber 2, Dickey 1. Rebounds: Fredrick 2 (1 offensive), Kayla Popkes (1), Gruber 3, Barr (3), Burke 4 (1), Callison 3 (2), Bounds (1). Steals: Gruber 1, Barr 1, Callison 1, Bounds 1. Assists: Fredrick 3, Lauren Embree 1, Barr 2, Dickey 1, Callison 1. The Lady Coyotes hosted Fayette on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and travel to Marceline on Friday, Feb. 10.
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With five seconds left Lauren Embree got a good look, launched a 14-foot shot but the ball was half in the bucket and bounced back out to send the game to extra time. The first overtime began with a Gamboa steal who then went coast to coast for a layup and a Lady Coyote lead. Haley Fredrick added a free throw to push the lead to three points 36-30. Westran hit two charity tosses and then Gamboa drove the lane, was fouled and calmly drained two free throws to give Paris back its three-point lead 38-35. Gruber hit a free throw but an uncharacteristic miss on her second in overtime gave Westran a chance to tie with 22 seconds left and down by three. Westran hit another long three from the left corner to tie with four seconds left and
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Jacob Youse averages 25 points in LaPlata Tourney The Madison Panthers played competitive basketball in all three games in the LaPlata Tournament. The Panthers fell to seventh ranked host LaPlata in the opener 88-75; lost to Schuyler County 75-71 in the next round and finished the tourney with a high scoring 82-72 win over North Shelby to close out the six day roundball contest. North Shelby Madison fell behind early and trailed 18-16 in the first quarter but a huge 29 point second period gave them a 45-33 lead at the half. Jacob Youse alone equaled North Shelby’s 15 points in the second period while Blake Brown added a trey and a deuce; Tylor Milner banged down seven points in the quarter and Codey Hendren hit a runner. Madison outscored North Shelby 17-10 in the third quarter and held on for a North Shelby 29-20 fourth stanza for their 82-72 final. Youse led all scorers with 23 points while Tylor Milner had a 20-point game and Codey Hendren added a 15-point night. Youse knocked down five treys and Hendren 3 long-range shots. Points: Codey Hendren 15, Jacob Youse 23, Gavyn Hinten 3, Tyler Bennett 3, Jacob Wandrey 7, Blake Brown 9, Dalton Logsdon 2, Tylor Milner 20. Three pointers: Hendren 3, Youse 5. LaPlata Jacob Youse ripped the nets for 28 points versus LaPlata hitting for three treys and going 7 of 8 from the charity stripe. Blake Hultz (18 points) and Codey Hendren (15 points) also added double digit scoring for the Panthers. Tylor Milner chipped in with an eight points
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game and Blake Brown added six points. Madison trailed 30-13 at the first break and found themselves trailing only 47-39 at the half due to a 26-17 Madison second quarter with Youse knocking down 13 points including two treys and an old fashioned three pointer with a bucket and a free throw. Madison barely trailed in the third and fourth quarters 20-19 and 21-17 for the 88-75 final. Scoring” Codey Hendren 15, Jacob Youse 28, Blake Hultz 18, Blake Brown 6, Tylor Milner 8. Three pointers: Hendren 1, Youse 3, Hultz 2. Schuyler County Jacob Youse averaged 25 points per game in the LaPlata Tournament including a 24-point effort in the 75-71 loss to Schuyler County. Youse again hit four treys and was again sharp from the free throw line hitting on 6 of 8 free throws. Blake Brown and Codey Hendren continued their torrid shooting adding 20 points each in the contest. Madison had a hard time getting out of the blocks and trailed 21-10 after one quarter. An 18-18 push in the second quarter found them trailing at the half 39-28. Madison won the third quarter 19-13 and the fourth quarter 24-23 but could not make back the first half deficit and fell by four – 7571. Scoring: Codey Hendren 20, Jacob Youse 24, Blake Brown 20, Tylor Milner 7. Madison traveled to Brunswick on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and hosts Glasgow on Thursday, Feb. 9 and Sturgeon on Friday, Feb. 10.
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Harlow leads Lady Panthers in scoring at LaPlata tourney The fifth seeded Madison Lady Panthers won the first game of the LaPlata Tournament upsetting fourth seeded Green City 50-46. In semi-final action Madison fell to top seeded Schuyler County 5743 and then in the third place game fell to sixth seeded North Shelby 36-31. Green City Staci Harlow scored 21 points but none more important than the 11 points in the third quarter to help her Lady Panthers back into the game versus fourth seeded Green City. Madison trailed 16-9 after the first quarter but a 13-10 second period found them trailing only 2622 at the half. With Harlow’s quarter and solid defensive effort Madison posted a 14-6 third quarter and led 3632 after three periods. Solid free throw shooting in the final stanza by Harlow, Jami Westfaul and Sa-
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mantha LeGrand helped seal the Lady Panther 50-46 win. Harlow led all scorers with 21 points while Taylor Salmons added double digit scoring (10 points) in the winning effort. Scoring: Liz Boillot 6, Staci Harlow 21, Taylor Salmons 10, Jami Westfaul 7, Samantha LeGrand 6. Three pointers: Harlow 1, LeGrand 1. Schuyler County Madison got off to a slow start (20-5 first quarter) and it haunted them deep into the game versus the top seeded Schuyler County. Throw out the first quarter and Madison played Schuyler County more than even for the rest of the contest. Staci Harlow (21) and Taylor Salmons (11) led the team in scoring. Harlow continued her hot hand at the charity stripe going five of six from the stripe. Madison took the second quarter 15-13 and trailed 33-20 at the half. A 16-12 Schuyler County third and an 11-8 Madison fourth produced the 5143 final. Scoring: Bridget Hancock 3, Liz Boillot 2, Staci Harlow 21, Taylor Salmons 11, Jami Westfaul 4, Samantha LeGrand 2. Three pointers: Hancock 1, Harlow 2. North Shelby Staci Harlow again led all scorers with 16 points versus North Shelby. In a low scoring contest North Shelby led Madison 6-5 at the first break and after a 6-2 North second quarter led 12-7 at the half. Madison won the third quarter behind the 10 point scoring of Harlow, 10-9 but North returned the favor 15-14 in the final quarter to capture the low scoring affair 36-31. Scoring: Staci Harlow 16, Allie Dunkin 2, Taylor Salmons 7, Samantha LeGrand 1, Jami Westfaul 5. Three pointers: Harlow 3. The Lady Panthers traveled to Brunswick on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and hosts Glasgow on Thursday, Feb. 9 and Sturgeon on Friday, Feb. 10.
Thank Farmers... Continued from page 7 (Top) Samantha LeGrand turns the corner and drives to the rack for the Lady Panthers. (Bottom) Jessica Stoebe hits a runner - a two pointer for her Lady Panthers. (Left) Jacob Youse launches a three pointer - Youse led all scorers with a 25 point per game average at LaPlata Tournament. APPEAL PHOTOS
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of food products. Restaurant menus are printed with item upon item from which to choose. However, many people fail to make the connection between farmers and this supply of food, says Ashley Kendrick, Monroe County Farm Bureau Promotion & Education chairman. Farmers provide an abundant food supply that is affordable and healthy. The most recent information from the USDA indicates American families and individuals spend, on average, 10 percent of their disposable personal income for food. Other countries spend a much larger percentage.Italy, 14 percent; China, 33 percent; Philippines, 37 percent; Indonesia, 43 percent and Pakistan, 46 percent. Farmers and ranchers also provide important ingredients for use in personal care products, construction, health care, manufac-
turing, entertainment, education, printing, sports and transportation. “Because there appears to be an endless supply of products, it is easy to forget they are the very beginning of our food supply,” says Kendrick. “We must remember not to take them for granted. Agriculture is an important part of Monroe County’s economy. Farm businesses give back to the community in many ways while they produce food and fiber for the world. Join the Monroe County Farm Bureau as we pause to ‘Thank Farmers’ for a job well done during our special promotion February 5-11. Stop by Hickman’s IGA in Paris and check the Thank-A-Farmer booth. Also, sign up for a $25 gift certificate to be used in the store. The drawing will be Thursday, Feb. 23rd at Monroe County Ag Night.
r e n r o K Kid’s by Saylor Forsyth
Happy Valentine’s Day... Valentines’ day is a day that you celebrate love and friendship. At school you may have a Valentines’ Day party. You can make a box to put your valentines in. You can make many other things lik… valentines for your friends, a special one for you teacher, and special treats or gifts. I have a box already decorated for Valentines’ Day. It would be a good idea to make one before you run out of time. These are some ideas to make a Valentines’ Day box... *a dragon • *make it zebra print / or your favorite print or pattern *or just your favorite color There are many other ideas for boys and girls on Pinterest or you can Google Valentines’ Day boxes. If you figure out a cool idea please email me at sforsyth@parismo.net