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Macon District FBLA Contest Winners

Members of the Macon Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter recently attended the 2015 Missouri FBLA District Leadership Conference held on February 11, 2015, in Kirksville, Missouri.

FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs.

FBLA members from District III met to elect district officers, transact business of the district chapter, and compete in the district leadership awards program.

Winning recognition at the district conference were: Banking and Finance – Second Place: Kelsey Petre, Taylor Brucks,

and Nolan Bright; Business Presentation – Second Place: Ceci Davis, Rachel Saltsgaver, Clark Thomas; Business Law – Fifth Place: Joann Schweiter; Client Service – First Place: Maddie Hasten; Emerging Business – First Place: Garett Olson, Avery Foster, Elyse Wilhoit’ Entrepreneurship – Third Place: Jon Murray, Christian Thrasher, Brendan Watts; Future Business Leader – First Place - Chase Ulhorn; Hospitality Management – First Place: Allie Chambers, Sherry Hodge, Katlynn McLin; Impromptu Speaking – Fourth Place: Wesley Ray; Insurance and Risk Management – First Place: Maddie Hasten; Intro to Parliamentary Procedure –

First Place: Ceci Davis; Job Interview – First Place: Breanna Gottman; Marketing – Second Place: Taylor Adami, Alex Burden, Cassie Martin; Personal Finance - First Place: Brock Emanuel, Second Place: Jameson King; Sales Presentation – Third Place – Skyler Thomas; Richelle Shoemaker, William King, and Madeline Newman are the local chapter advisers and accompanied the students to the conference..

Thirteen delegates from Macon will attend the State Leadership Conference in Springfield, Missouri, to be held on April 12-14.

The La Plata R-II School District will be holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Commons to discuss the April 7th No Tax increase bond issue.

All community members are welcome to attend.

Macon School Board Presentations

Front Row: Elyse Wilhoit, Avery Foster, Cassie Martin, Kelsey Petre, Allison Chambers, Cecelia Davis, Sherry Hodge. Second Row: Ashlei Lagle, Brianna Gottman, Rachel Saltsgaver, Madeline Hasten, Chase Ulhorn, Jameson King, Bradley Burkhardt, Brock Emanuel, and Garrett Olson. Third Row: Taylor Brucks, Katlynn McLin, Kyra Oliver, Skyler Thomas, Joann Schweiter, Jon Murray, Nate Hilker, Brendan Watts, Nolan Bright, Alex Burden, and Clark Thomas.

Farm Bill Safety-Net Deadlines Approaching

Read about the presentations that took place at the February Macon School Board meeting on Page 2A.

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Missouri State Executive Director Mark Cadle today reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres is Feb. 27, 2015, and the final day for farm owners and producers to choose coverage is March 31, 2015.

“These programs provide financial protection against unexpected changes in the mar-

ketplace, so now is the time to have those final conversations, to ask any remaining questions, and to visit the Farm Service Agency to make these decisions,” said Cadle.

“For the first time in many years, farmers have the opportunity to update yields or reallocate base, but if no changes are made by February 27, the farm’s current yield and base will be used,” said Cadle. “If no program election occurs by March 31, then there will be no 2014 payments for the farm and the farm will default to PLC coverage through the 2018 crop year.”

Nationwide, more than 3,500 training ses-

sions have been conducted on the new safety-net programs, including over 300 in Missouri. The online tools, available at www.fsa. usda.gov/arc-plc, allow producers to explore projections on how ARC or PLC coverage will affect their operation under possible future scenarios.

Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain rice), safflower seed, sesame, soy Continued on Page 9C

Macon Girls Take First Place Trophy

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By Melissa Hendricks Don’t you just love driving down the highway or a paved county road or even a city street, and you’ve actually made a game of getting to where you’re going. You have it down to a science, like a great game of Frogger (for those of you who remember Frogger) dodging potholes, cracks and how about those washboards that you can’t avoid? That ‘shake your car and the people in it’ to the point where you go numb for a few seconds? Good, Good times right? And it only gets better after a while you get to go spend a lot of your hard earned money on new tires, struts, brakes, and possibly chiropractic care.

Hey, anything to keep the economy going right?

Well, it’s time to take a serious look at our road conditions.

We are headed for major complications. Let’s look at the challenges were facing: In 2017 MoDOT’s funding will drop to $325 million, that sounds like a lot but it’s only a drop in the bucket of what will be needed. It’s going to take all of the $325 million in construction funding to keep primary roads and bridges just in their current condition. This means we will only be able to do limited routine maintenance on supplementary roads and bridges, which means their condition will deteriorate. Our roads will become a patchwork of repairs, and heavy loads on Missouri bridges will be limited and, in some cases, bridges could be closed indefinitely which has already happened on Route T in College Mound. This issue affects everyone because everyone uses our roadways. Do we want our children traveling to and from school on roads and bridges that are unsafe? And our commutes back and forth to work; it’s all going to become more and more dangerous.

As a community we need to do everything we can to ensure some sort of resolution. It’s time to take action. Start off by learning more about the key issues -go to http://www.modot. org/toughchoicesahead. Discuss the issues with family and friends. Use social media to get the news out there and your voice heard. And most importantly contact your elected officials. We can’t sit around think this will fix it’s self. We, as a community, need to come together and do our part. It’s a serious situation that affects all of us, and will only get worse if we don’t step up to the plate and be pro-active.

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February 19th at 6:00 PM

The Board approved the agenda The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Presentations to the Board Erin (Mayes) Roberts will be on hand to present a donation to the Macon Board of Education on behalf of the Macon Coca-Cola Bottling Co for $8,000.

Andee Bush was on hand to present a donation for a new baseball field scoreboard to the Macon Board of Education on behalf of the Macon-Atlanta State Bank.

Dominic Bergfield has a chance to thank the Macon R‐1 School District for providing technology in the classroom that has changed his life. Dominic is a special needs student who is paralyzed from the neck down. The Technology, Business, and Special Education Department worked together last year to get Dominic the technology he needed in the classroom so he could do anything on a computer a traditional student could do. Since obtaining this technology Dominic has made huge strides in independence. He has since then learned skills that have earned him his first paycheck. One of Dominic’s passions is writing. Within months of getting this new technology Dominic wrote a book. It then became the goal of the faculty to get Dominic’s book published. His book has been published. He has been in several news articles and on TV highlighting the Technology in room 176 of the Career Center. Dominic wishes to say thank you personally to the school that made this happen for him and present a copy of his book titled “Earth” to be donated to the High School Library.

JABA, the Macon R-1 Career Center, School Junior Achievement student company will be on hand to give the Board an overview of their company, activities and products. This year they will be selling T-shirts to help start a buddy pack program at Bevier and the augment program at Macon. Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. Junior Achievement programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities. JA’s

Macon Youth Wrestling Club presented the program for Macon County Rotary on 2/19. Rotary sponsored the club after it was started late last year. The Youth Wrestling club has had some tremendous participation and success in the short time in Macon and is now averaging 20-25 kids per tournament that they attend. Their hopes are to eventually have wrestling become a recognized athletic activity for kids that attend Macon R-I. Pictured left to right, coaches/parents supporting Youth Wrestling in Macon: George Quinn, Brian Kemper, Ted Harrell, Paul Lang and Phil Prewitt.

unique approach allows volunteers from the community to deliver our curriculum while sharing their experiences with students.

The Board then listened to the MSBA Board report.

Principal/Director Reports Mr. Ernest Motley, Elementary Principal-3rd Quarter conferences and updated device reading in the Elementary School to encourage reading in young students. NEA Read across America Week March 2-6th using Dr. Seuss with reading competition and dress up. PTO Meeting Carnival will be March 27th Mr. Dustin Fanning, Middle School Principal-Professional Development Reading Program update, teachers are conferencing with students on reading and writing and it’s having great results. METC Technology Conference. 8th Grade dance set for April 18th. 8th Grade Reception and Business Fair May 8th. Middle School week is the week of March 9th.

Mr. Jeff Haley, High School Principal-Parent/Teacher Conference. Successful Court Warming Dance. Collecting information on Technology and device use in School. Attended METC Conference. Academic Letter Banquet on March the 10th. Spring Season is approaching.

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Thank You

The Family of Odema “Jones” Lasswell Words cannot express our appreciation for the many acts of kindness extended to our family at the time of our loss.

Thank you for the cards, memorials, food, prayers, hugs and words of comfort.

A special ‘thank you” to Karin & Sara, the staff at Macon Health Care Center, Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home, Bro. Jim Bolin, Dale Wilson, Rona Nelson, and the members of the Bucklin United Methodist Church for the wonderful lunch.

Ron & Patty Malloy & Family Kay & Paul Posey & Family

I would like to say Thank You to all who responded to my house on Jan. 22 when the truck went through my machine shed and motor home. To my neighbors and friends, to the first responders, rescue squad, fire departments and Missouri State Highway patrol. To Judy Shoush and Linda Watson for quickly calling 911, to MFA Propane for responding so quickly and getting the propane shut off, to Macon Electric for their quick response getting electricity back to my house, to Renita Waldron for being my rock and staying with me all day, to Charles Watson, Danny Hays, David Fielder, Wade Baker, Still’s Wrecker Service, Dille’s Service and all others who came by and offered their help.

(I know I have missed somebody and to them I apologize, it’s hard to remember everyone in those circumstances).

Thanks for the calls, e-mails and notes on Facebook. I hope you will realize how much I appreciate your help.

Things can be replaced, people can’t. God was in control.

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The Macon Elks’ Luau features a delicious, roasted whole hog dinner at 6pm, with carry-out dinners are available. The dancing and Luau festivities will begin at 8pm with music provided by 1 meal and the band all activities “True Grit”, at $10.00 a live fundraising per person* auction, fun games! and good times.

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by Sharron Burns

Snow is falling as I write this column on Sunday evening, February 15th. We had a good Valentine’s celebration by sending time with those we love. The past few days have been extremely cold with bone chilling temperatures in the teens.

The Atalpal 2 club met Thursday with Jerry Prather and Mary Plumlee as hostesses. The group celebrated Valentine’s Day. Donna and Jerry Gray enjoyed watching Alaina Gray play basketball in Atlanta this past week.

Jerry Hill of Kansas City was a Thursday visitor in the Marilyn Sinnock home.

The Oklahoma Indians 4-H club met Wednesday evening at the La Plata Presbyterian Church basement. 24 were in attendance.

Margaret Kincaid visited Mary Jarman during the week.

Richard and Sharron Burn enjoyed Valentine’s Day lunch with Amy Burns, Jamie and Druie Langbart Saturday in Moberly.

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Clarence Care Center

by Kim Hutcherson

Doug Beldon and Tim Harvey led church services for the residents and their guests Sunday morning. Those attending were Ruth Jones, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Isabel Hutcherson, Virginia White, Lou Ann Taylor, Darrell McDowell, Frank & Martha Mason, Larry Vaughn, Helen Griswold, and Colleen Reid.

This afternoon, Bill Bevan came out and read to the residents. The Clarence Girls Scout Troops 9100 and 9101 made Valentine door hangers for all. The residents loved them!

Monday, Shirley Grant delighted everyone with her beautiful piano playing. After lunch, our Bingo Volunteers, Delores Burmeister, Helen Sinklear, Curtis Maupin, Mary Lee Gingrich, and Margaret Lathrom, came and played Bingo with us. Those playing were Isabel Hutcherson, Beverly Stultz, Virginia Gibson, Helen Griswold, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Ruth Glatz, Martha Mason, Colleen Reid, Darrell McDowell, Marvin Burkhardt, Paul Tracy, and Frank Mason. The grand prize winners were Darrell, Ruth, and Helen.

The Friendship Design class met Tuesday.

Holly and the residents made Valentine decorations. Holly and Alicia took Ruth Glatz, Martha Mason, and Virgie Engle shopping in Macon. They purchased their last minute Valentine gifts, and of course they didn’t forget the candy!

Holly and the residents made Valentine cards Wednesday. The cards said “Cup of Love” and when you opened them up, they had a packet of hot chocolate inside. Pastor Delbert Earlywine led Bible study this afternoon. The residents played Valentine Bingo Thursday. The

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Lana and Mike Daniels and grandchild, Nora Daniels, visited Tommy Daniels Saturday morning.

Our sympathy is extended to Walter Straight in Columbia, and sister Claire Straight at the death of Walter’s Wife, Waunettia Straight.

Connie and David Gunnels Sunday supper guests included D.J. and Nikisha Couch and Children, Lance, Brooklynn and Kady Couch, Derrick and Hillary Gunnels, Christy and Rob Bristow, Dillon Huddleston, Mike, Jennifer and Timerrick Gunnels.

Jeremy Jarman came by to visit his grandparents, Roger and Mary Jarman, this past week.

Gary and Linda Pyle’s visitors included Carla Easley, Gail Smith, and David Robbins.

Dean and Marietta Slaughter’s guests included Terri Perry, Bill Wobkin, Norven, Denise and Kassie Slaughter.

Carolyn Hill of Clarence visited her sister, Marilyn Sinnock, on Saturday.

grand prize winners were Ruth Glatz, Helen Griswold, and Larry Vaughn. The Home Baked Love cooking class met this afternoon.

They dipped strawberries in chocolate for the upcoming Valentine party. Tony Arnold visited this evening and sang for the residents and their guests. The inspirational music was a beautiful way to end our day.

Friday, Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study. We celebrated Valentine’s Day this afternoon with a festive party. Holly introduced the Valentine King and Queen candidates. The candidates were Virginia Gibson, Ruth Glatz, Colleen Reid, Marvin Burkhardt, Frank Bowen, and Bob Vickers. After the votes were tallied, the new 2015 Clarence Care Center Valentine King and Queen were announced. Congratulations to Bob Vickers and Colleen Reid! Each candidate received a rose and box of candy.

Holly served refreshments while Donna Barton sang for the residents and their guests. It was a fun afternoon with family and friends!

Ronnie Shores visited with the residents Saturday and shared his collection of music and story CD’s. David and Arlene Foster came and sang for the residents. It was a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! We would like to thank the Clarence Girl Scout Troops 9100 and 9101, Lynn Reid with Hospice Compassus, Carla Todd, Denise Quinley, and Gayle Wilt for their recent donations to the Care Center. We are so thankful for each gift and act of kindness! Have a wonderful week!

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Macon R-I School Board Meeting

Continued from page 2A Mr. Pete Claas, Career Education DirectorFCCLA completed T-shirt contest and will be having their Red Cross Blood Drive on March 16th. FFA Week is this week. FCCLA had two students move on to state, Madeline Wright and Madison Armstrong in the Star events at March 22-24th. FBLA’s district competition had 13 students qualify for state. Mr. Kings Mulita-Media won first place in a state-wide essay video contest and received a $2,500 grant. Business Tech and Programming instructors met with Con-Agra to learn how to better work with them. Business Law Students will be attending the Entrepreneurship Summit later in month.

Mr. Marshall Gingrich, Director of Operations-Showed off the options for the Bleacher seating. Bus inspections were Feb 12th. Installing new scoreboard. Attended METC conference which was great to attend.

Superintendents Report Chuck Stockton Meeting with MCED on the Baseball Complex for a new baseball facility in Macon. Activity going on with a Bond Campaign for the voting on the improvements in April. March 6th will be an in-service at the School.

Consent Agenda was approved Approval of January 22, 2015 Meeting Minutes Approval of Monthly Bills-Total January 2015 bills $ 982,427.68 February Payroll-payroll $ 395,787.93 Approval of Student Activities Expenditures Report Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report Utilities Comparison Report Information Items Discuss Make-up days - Current (2014-15) Schedule for Making up Missed Days Due to Inclement Weather-Currently set as the first Monday and Tuesday of Spring Break, March 30th. School as of now has one day to makeup.

2015 Commencement Speaker Nomination and Selection-six names are being considered.

Reintroduction of Driver’s Education-This item is presented for Board discussion on adding Drivers Education class to the high school summer school program. Board policy IGA –Basic Instructional Programs indicates that, “The educational program of the Macon Co. R-I School District will provide for both formal studies to meet the general academic needs of students, as well as opportunities for individual students to develop specific talents and interests in the performing arts, practical arts, vocational-technical education and other specialized fields.” The high school faculty and high school principal, Jeff Haley, proposes that drivers education be added as a cost neutral expense to the district. They feel this would be a great community service to the families in the district. The cost of the program will be fee based and students will not receive high school credit towards graduation. Mr. Coffey will teach the course. Mr. Coffey will use the driver’s education guidelines as defined by the department of elementary and secondary education. Enrollment for drivers education will commence in late April and will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. Priority will be given to students who are closest to driving age. Mr. Haley is working with Board Member Bill Noyes and the Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety to determine if this organization can provide scholarships for students who successfully complete the driver’s education course. Mr. Haley will be on hand to answer Board questions as needed. As this is a new course offering, Board approval is needed and based upon Board member feedback, will be presented for consideration of same at a mutually agreeable future date.

Business Items Request to Let Bids for 2015-16 Building Trades House Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Macon County R-I School District is soliciting bids from persons desiring to have a house built as part of the Macon Area Career & Technical Education Center Building Trades/Carpentry Program, during the 2015-2016 school year.

General terms are: Landowner: 1. The building site must be within 10 miles of vocational school.

2. The bid submitted is to be a percentage the owner will pay above the cost of materials used from the foundation up.

3. Payments to the school will be made on a monthly basis.

4. All surveys, easements, utilities and building permits will be provided by the bidder.

5. Responsible for securing contractors to complete concrete work, plumbing, electrical and carpeting.

6. Delay in completing the concrete/foundation work by August 15, 2015 will result in a delayed start and may interfere with completion of the project.

7. The bidder provides builders risk and liability insurance.

8. The owner will be required to sign a contract regarding the details of the agreement.

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• Feb 28th ~ FLPP’S Spaghetti dinner 4-7 at the La Plata American Legion • Feb 28th ~ Macon Elks’ Luau 6-Midnight • March 14 ~ Families of Special Olympics Fundraiser 9-4 at Macon Miner’s Hall • March 14 ~ Hands 4 Hope Spaghetti Dinner 5-7pm at Crossroads Christian Church.

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COLLEGE MOUND PRESBYTERIAN James Bolin, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Worship Each 1st, 3rd, &5th Sunday

HOLY TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST 807 S RUTHERFORD ST. Rev. Jeffrey Green Assoc. Minister Eddie Troy Music Minister James Tolson 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 p.m. Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Wed Bible Study

ELDAD COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Preaching

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 402 N ROLLINS, MACON Father David Veit Masses: Saturday 5:30p.m. Macon Sunday 8:00 a.m. Bevier, 10:00 a.m. Macon Confessions: 4:30-5:10 pm

ELMER BAPTIST Danny Welte, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wed. Evening Service ELMER CHRISTIAN Bro. David Mason 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HAMEDEN, MO Summer: Mass 7:30 a.m. Sun. Winter: Mass 5:30 p.m. Sat.

ETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Gareth Reese, Preacher 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship ETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mary Ellen Waychoff, Pastor 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service

KASEYVILLE BAPTIST Dale Britt, Pastor Pastor Perry Martin 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Small Groups 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship

FAITH BAPTIST 57 S. RUBEY Adam Steeves, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Sermon 6:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study

LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mike McMain, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Study & Prayer

FAMILY LIFE FELLOWSHIP MOBERLY Vic Comstock 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Celebration Times 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study & Kids-In-Church

LA PLATA FIRST BAPTIST 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Monday: Awana Wednesday (only): Bible Study at 6pm

FIRST CHRISTIAN 806 E. BRIGGS DR. Dr. David Leslie, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship

LA PLATA CHRISTIAN Scott McNay, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 Worship

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 32838 HWY 63 S. Kelly Perry, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Evning Service, Small Groups, Youth Groups FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST Harvey Hivner, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Preaching Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Business meeting after Sunday School, 1st Sun. each month, 5th Sun. Services as usual.

GIFFORD CHRISTIAN David Moore, Minister 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church Service GOSPEL CENTER 600 VINE ST. Elaine Allred, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 5:30p.m. Sunday Youth Group 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Service HEARTLAND COMMUNITY Rev. Charles N. Sharpe, Pastor Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Mon. Discovery Class Tues. Prayer Meeting, Wed. Midweek service, Thur, “Power House” Youth Service (Grades 7-12), Fri. Women’s Bible Study, Sat. Intercessory Prayer Meeting.

LA PLATA PRESBYTERIAN Rev. John Becker 10:40 a.m. Worship Service LA PLATA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 214 N. Gex Street Karen Coy, Pastor Sunday Worship - 8 a.m.

3rd Wed. @6 p.m. - Supper with Friends MACON APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL 505 RIGGS ST. James LeDeay, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study MACON CHURCH OF CHRIST 32346 US HWY 63 S. Steven Saunders, Minister 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Worship MACON CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR 32310 U.S. HWY 63 S. Terry Kaiser, Pastor 660-295-4448 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer & Study MACON COUNTY LARGER PARISH Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff, Pastor Ethel Presbyterian 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service NEW CAMBRIA UNITED CHURCH 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service

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MACON COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH, Callao, MO Brother Arch Philips Thursdays 7 pm, Fellowship 6:30.

All denominations MACON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 302 N. RUTHERFORD MACON 660-385-3714 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sun. Worship 7:45, 9:00, & 10:30 a.m. Adult Small Groups/ Sunday School.

6:00 p.m. Family Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed Crossover, ages 6- 12 in Legacy Chapel: J12 (Comprehensive Bible teaching plan), ages 3 years-5th grade Stars Sept. Register online http:// www.hopeforMacon.com MACON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 321 N. ROLLINS Julie King, Pastor 9:00a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Church School, classes for all ages.

MACON RESTORATION BRANCH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Gabriel Andres, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church Services

MT. ZION METHODIST REDMAN 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. UM Women NEW HOPE BAPTIST JACKSONVILLE Dave Crutchfield, Pastor 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Worship Service NEW LIFE CHAPEL 809 S. ROLLINS Olin W.Roper,Pastor 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship OPEN ARMS BAPTIST CHURCH 202 CRESCENT DRIVE Rich Wills, Pastor Jason Clema, Youth Director 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Children’s Church 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Street 6:30 p.m. Wed Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wed. Kids Club 6:30 p.m. Wed. Youth meet SACRED HEART BEVIER Father David Veit 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Sunday Mass 8:00 am Confessions 7:30am ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS WEIN, MO Fr. Michael Murphy Mass: Sunday @8:45am and Wednesday @ 6pm.

MACON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 30323 LAKE ST Curtis Denny, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11:00 a.m. Church Service

TEN MILE BAPTIST 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship

MACON UNITED METHODIST 208 PEARL Carl Knapp, Pastor 660-385-2156 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. All Ages Group Studies

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 26575 JEWELL DR. James Beckley, Branch President 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday Services

MT. SALEM BAPTIST 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Preaching 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Business Mtg. 1st Thurs.

MT. SALEM PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Bible Study on Wed. 6:30 pm.

Business meeting 1st Wednesday of month at 7:15 pm 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. 2nd Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Sat. MT. SHILOH BAPTIS JCT. OF HWY C & F HUNTSVILLE Pastor Robert Korff 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Service MT. TABOR BAPTIST E. OF ATLANTA 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 8:00 p.m. 2nd Wed. Business Mtg. 8:00 p.m. 1st, 3rd, 4th Wed. Bible Study

UNITED TRINITY CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 31592 LILY ST. Pastor Mike Birdsong 9:45 a.m. Sun. School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening WHITE OAK CHURCH ETHEL 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper ever 1st day of week WOODVILLE BAPTIST Bill Brant, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ZION LUTHERAN 32405 BUS. 36 E. Elden D. Kohn, Pastor 8:45 a.m. Sun. School & Adult Classes, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

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February 25, 2015 Wednesday

Obituaries Anthony Merle & Wanda Mettes

Interment May 1st, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri. No flowers please.

Kenneth Ray Moyer

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Kenneth Ray Moyer, age 67 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at Macon Health Care Center in Macon, Missouri.

Born January 7, 1948 in Novelty, Missouri, he was the son of Kenneth Earl and Reta M. (McClay) Moyer.

Surviving are two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leland E. and Mary Moyer of Atlanta, Missouri and John I. and Janice Moyer of Novelty, Missouri; one sister, Rebecca K. Moyer and Charles Dromey of Novelty, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents preceded him in death.

Ray was a member of the La Plata Baptist Church. He was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and a huge La Plata Bulldog fan, never missing a home sporting event. Ray also enjoyed putting puzzles together, many of which can be seen in different venues in La Plata.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Officiating was Pastor John Gorham.

Burial was in Sloan’s Point Cemetery west of Kirksville, Missouri. Pallbearers were Brian Ewing, Jim Elrod, Tim Elrod, Charlie Dromey, Bob Cox, and Jim Woolfolk.

Visitation was Monday, February 16, 2015 with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.

Norma Gale

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Norman Gale, age 62, of Bethel, MO, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 2, 1953, the son of Sidney Hanson and Nancy Louise Mayberry Gale. They preceded him in death. On September 4th 1996, he was united in marriage to Darla Large in Shelbyville, MO. She survives.

Norman is survived by three children, Sheldon Large of Shelbina, MO, Corey Large and wife Darcie of Baldwin, MS, and Chad Gale of Bethel, MO, six grandchildren; Corey Large Jr., Emma Large, Katlyn Large, Hannah Large, Destany Large, and Emmalynn Large, one brother; George Gale of Clarence, MO, five sisters; Fern Sweeney of Shelbina, MO, Ivy Mefford of Shelbina, MO, Nelda Gann of Licking, MO, Mary Jane Morgan of Palmyra, MO, and Elizabeth Morgan of Hunnewell, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Lucille Smith and Carolyn Marie Teague and two brothers, Kenneth Ray Gale and Jackie Gale.

Norman was a Christian by faith. He enjoyed auto mechanics, country music, video games, car shows, and collecting old coins. He loved visiting with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 17th at 2pm at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral home in Shelbina; burial to follow in the Bethel Zion Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 17th from 122pm. Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.

Sammy Lee Shoemaker ______ Sammy Lee Shoemaker Jr., 54, of Callao, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Sammy was born on October 12, 1960, in Callao, the son of Sammy Lee and Lucille (Craigg) Shoemaker. Sammy graduated from Callao High School in 1978. He ran the Shoemaker Service Station in Callao for many years.

Sammy enjoyed car shows and lawn mower racing.

Sammy is survived by two nieces, Jessica Coleman and Aimee Bias, four aunts, Barbara Shoemaker, Judy Shoemaker, Cynthia, and Aillen, and two uncles, Robert Craigg and his wife Gayle, and Alex Craigg and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one brother, Gerald Shoemaker.

Memorial graveside services were 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Locust Grove Cemetery with Brother Richard Castle officiating. Services were under the direction of the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon.

Naomi Lucille Atkinson___________ Naomi Lucille Bell Sturgeon Atkinson, 96, passed away December 8, 2014 at Roswell, New Mexico. She was born near Ethel Missouri on January 2, 1918. She was the third child of Frederick E. and Edna A. (Thiele) Bell. She married Elbert Eldon Sturgeon on December 25, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1967. She later married John A. Atkinson on May 1, 1989. He preceded her in death on February 3, 2009. She and Mr. Sturgeon were the parents of two children who survive. They are daughter and son-in-law Carola and Gary Spreacker of Roswell, New Mexico and son and daughter-in-law Floyd and Betsey Sturgeon of West Des Moines Iowa.

Local Survivors include cousins Pearl Miller of Bucklin and Evelyn Falls of La Plata.

She received her college degrees at Truman State University in Kirksville and Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico. She taught public school English and Business classes in Wyaconda, Missouri, Ft. Madison, Iowa, Kansas City, Kansas and Clovis, New Mexico. Those were the places she lived before moving to Assisted Living in Roswell, New Mexico to be near her daughter.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clovis, New Mexico and was also a member of various organizations. She traveled extensively visiting every state except Hawaii. She also visited the Holy Land and several European Countries. In earlier years she served as church organist and taught Sunday School Classes.

She is also survived by three grandchildren, which are Angela Spreacker, Michael Sturgeon and Matthew Sturgeon. She was also preceded in death by her sister Adilene Corcoran of Macon Missouri and brother Clyde Bell of Tucson Arizona.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Saturday May 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wyaconda Missouri Cemetery.

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Daniel W. Muff, age 39, of Boonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 in Boonville. He was born on July 30, 1975, the son of the late Rhonda (Shatzer) and Ted Muff, Jr. Survivors include his father and step mother, Ted (Karen) Muff, Jr.; brothers, Bobby Muff and Justin Brisbane; sister, Michelle Mullen and maternal grandmother, Evelyn Reed. He was preceded in death by his mother, his maternal grandfather, Irvin Reed and his paternal grandparents, Opal and Theodore Muff, Sr. A Celebration of Danny’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation being held one hour prior, from 1:00-2:00 at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation.

June 6, 1929 ~ February 15, 2015 James Mathews Brown, 85, of Macon, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at his home.

James was born on June 6, 1929, in Macon County, MO, the son of George Washington and Gladys (Knox) Brown. He was united in marriage to Betty Brown on May 5, 1951 in Shelbyville, MO. James served in the Military Police and also as a guard at Ft. Leavenworth, KS in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He operated Jim’s Skelly Service Station in Clarence, MO for 12 years. James drove a school bus for many years and later served as the maintenance director and transportation director for Macon R-1 School.

He enjoyed square dancing, his horses, playing cards, going to auctions, and spending time with friends and family. James was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the Clarence American Legion.

James is survived by his wife, Betty, one son, James M. “Jim” Brown Jr. and his wife Peggy of Kirksville, MO, one grandson, Blake Brown of Madison, MO, three step grandchildren, Richelle Mason and her husband Brent of Kirksville, MO, Ryan Hale and his wife Trista of Kirksville, MO, and Lacey Miller and her husband Brad of Tucson, AZ, five step greatgrandchildren, one brother, Keith Brown and his wife Linda of Macon, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon with Rev. Larry DeSpain officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will was in the Bethlehem Cemetery southeast of Macon.

Visitation was from 5-8 pm, Tuesday evening, at the funeral home in Macon. The family suggests memorials to the Macon Animal Shelter, Bethlehem Cemetery or the Bethlehem Church.

July 30, 1975 ~ February 15, 2015

Eleanor Frances “Bea” Edwards Eleanor Frances “Bea” Edwards, 84, of Macon, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at the Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon.

Bea was born on August 11, 1930, in Sioux Falls, SD, the daughter of Wayne W. and Frances Herminia (Westera) Wood and her step-father, Clarence King. She was united in marriage to Charles M. Edwards on February 10, 1951 in Elizabeth City, NC. Bea attended the First Baptist Church in Macon and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bevier, MO. Her faith was very important to her. She enjoyed singing in the choir and helping with Sunday School. While living in Okinawa and the Philippines she worked with missionaries.

She was previously a Girl Scout Leader and helped with 4-H. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Lady Elk’s Auxiliary, and Christian Women’s Association.

She was very proud of her Dutch heritage. She enjoyed camping, fishing, water skiing, shopping and spending time with her family.

Bea is survived by two children, Judy Rushton and husband Eddie of Bevier, and Chuck A. Edwards of Des Plaines, IL, two grandchildren, Christina Hoskins and husband Kenny of Laclede, MO, Ronald Rushton of Bevier, one greatgrandson, Jonathan Stucki, one sister, Darlene Gravning of Portland, OR and other nieces, nephews, cousins and inlaws.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, husband, and one infant sister, Rose Marie.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 21, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Bevier with Rev. Scott Dalrymple, Bro. Clark Dobbs and Bro. Josh Stucki officiating. Burial will be in the New Addition of the Oakwood Cemetery in Bevier. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Friday evening, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Bevier. The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church in Bevier.

Samuel Lee Summers ______

Samuel ‘Sam” Lee Summers, 27, Excelsior Springs, MO. passed away Feb. 16, 2015 a celebration of life will be held from 2-5pm, Sunday, February 22 at the Eagles Lodge in Excelsior Springs, MO. located at 14305 Highway Y, Excelsior Springs, MO. Samuel was born November 26, 1987 to Jack and Tammy Houser Summers in Excelsior Springs, MO. Samuel enjoyed fishing, basketball and children.

He was preceded in death by his mother and maternal grandfather, Keith Hauser.

He is survived by his father; paternal grandparents, Bob and Judith Summers; maternal grandmother, Kay Houser; sister, Beth Danielle Summers; uncles, Larry Houser and Bill (Sue) Summers; aunts, Jeanne Reed and Roberta Simons; his cousin that he grew up with, Janet Reed along with many other cousins and extended family. Arrangements: Bross & Spidle Funeral Home.

Macon FBC

by Pastor Sam Owens

Context is critical. I overheard a conversation between my wife and my twin 8 year olds the other day. It went something like this. My wife yelled from the kitchen and asked the girls if they wanted a fruit salad of bananas and strawberries with their lunch. One girl was in the dining room and yelled back “yes, but I don’t want any grapes.” A few minutes later as we all gathered around the table, the other twin began to whine and throw a fit because her bowl did not have any grapes. She began pleading her cause to her mother asking her to right this great injustice. Her mother had to explain that grapes were never an option. There were in fact no grapes in the house to give.

The one twin had heard the other declare she did not want any grapes in her bowl. She thereby assumed that grapes were a viable option for the rest of us. But she had only heard part of the whole conversation between her twin and her mother. I had witnessed the entire exchange and therefore found it hilarious. This kind of half communication goes on in our house all the time.

The offended twin needed the whole context of her sister’s reply. If she would have understood the context of her sister’s comments, she would have replied rightly.

She would not have been upset because she would have understood that grapes were never really an option on this day.

Transfer this discussion to the reading, interpreting and understanding of God’s holy book, the Bible, and the stakes are raised considerably. Nevertheless, this is what happens regularly. People pull verses out of their context and begin to interpret and teach. The results are just as confusing as the absent grape conversation I just recounted, but much more serious. People end up frustrated because they are expecting God to act in a certain way that He in fact never said He would

The Shepherd Calls

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Choices of Consequence Last fall my wife and I received flu shots. Sometime later while talking to my daughter on the phone, I mentioned we had been to the doctor to get flu shots. A young, invincible, forty year old she launched into a parental lecture about how the flu shots are of no value and she never gets them. I wondered why I mentioned it. We’ve had this conversation before. Well, this time she was right. My wife and I got the flu at the worst possible time, Christmas. Seems the disease control people ordered the wrong vaccine, and it really was ineffective.

A recent story in the news was about vaccines. Despite the advice of medical personnel, many parents choose not to have their children immunized against childhood diseases. Their reasons are based on erroneous information that the vaccines cause other, more serious illnesses. One can only imagine, but there is likely a measure of stubbornness involved as well. We humans dislike being ordered to do things, even if they are right. .

Freedom of choice is a precious blessing. Wisdom tells us to gather the facts and then make the best possible choices. Still, even with identical information, we often arrive at different conclusions. Despite his trusted physician’s advice, a man I know refused to have cataract surgery because he knew someone who had it and it was unsuccessful. He refused good intelligent advice but accepted the untrained words of an acquaintance.

The human tendency is to take the advice we want, rather than the advice that is best. Nowhere is that more true than when it comes to spiritual matters. It’s been that way since the beginning of time. Adam and Eve shucked the advice of God for the advice of a snake in the grass. Truth be told, Adam and Eve wanted what they wanted, viz. the fruit of that tree.

If the gravity of a choice is inconsequential, then it does not matter what you choose. But if the gravity of the choice is of serious consequence, then your choice had better be right. No choice is more important than choosing where you will spend your eternal life. God has taken great pains to advise us about that choice. He has even left a book of instructions. For heaven’s sake, take God’s advice for this choice, not the advice of some sneaky snake. do. Others end up teaching things that are in clear contradiction to other teaching in Scripture. In fact, this is one of the chief reasons there are so many separate denominations within the umbrella of Christendom. We should not be able to read the same passage and come away with so many different interpretations.

The answer to this confusion is clarity. The much needed clarity only comes from understanding the context completely. Once my offended twin understood that her sister had not been offered grapes while she had been deprived, lunch went on without issue. Many of our perceived issues within the church of Christ would also vanish if we would recognize that context is critical.

We must read the verse within the paragraph within the chapter within the book within the complete revelation of the whole Bible

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The BMC game against the Brashear Tigers at Brashear was canceled due to excessive injuries to the Brashear team. It went as a forfeit and a victory for BMC. Thursday the Bulldogs traveled to Green City to battle the Gophers.

The Gophers scored early and often to get out to an early lead against the Bulldogs. BMC did its best to battle back but could not overcome the Gophers strong defense. Green City took control of the game in the third period and did not look back. BMC dropped the final regular season game, 70-49.

The BMC Lady Bulldogs were coming off a tough loss on Tuesday to Brashear. Which was our game of the week. Thursday they took to the road again to play the Lady Gophers in Green City. The Lady Bulldogs got off to a good start to take an early lead 11-9 in the first quarter. Defense was the name of the game in the second quarter. Neither team could get the ball to drop though the hoop.

BMC scoring 6 and the Gophers 7 points to go to halftime with the Lady Bulldogs leading by one, 17-16. BMC took control in the third quarter. The Lady Bulldogs continued their strong defense and lead 27-20 going into the fourth. The Gophers did their best to come back in the fourth but the Lady Bulldogs held them off at the free-throw line to win the game 42-34. For Bucklin-Macon CountyRachel Akins had 14 points, Caley Jackson 6, Jacy Pate 4, Savannah Jochem 11, Kellen Robertson 4 and Cheyenne Peterson 3 points.

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Tuesday Evening La Plata said goodbye to its seniors as they took the floor one last time to defend their home court. The Bulldogs were not going to be denied this night. Northwestern came to town with their aggressive defense and physical play. The Bulldogs countered with their speed and outside shooting. The Bulldogs took a lead and held on throughout the evening. The La Plata Bulldogs on senior night sent the home crowd home with a victory and rewarded their proud parents 82-69.

Thursday Night the boys took to the road for their last regular season game at Higbee. Mitch Cox kept the Bulldogs in the game early scoring the first 5 points for La Plata. The score was 5-11 Higbee when La Plata came rushing back to cut the score to 12-13 after one quarter. Alex Smith popped a 3-pointer to give the Bulldogs their first lead to start the second frame. The two teams went back and forth with Higbee making a late scoring run to hold 26-33 lead at the half. The Bulldogs would answer with 4 points to start the second half and cut the lead to 30-33. Higbee would extend the lead out to 5 points and the Dogs answered with 6 points of their own. La Plata took the lead back with two points from Seth Brown. Higbee would answer again in the see-saw battle with a 6-0 run and held a 39-45 lead over the Dogs after three periods. The Fourth was a battle of wills with first one team then the other taking the lead. The Bulldogs held a 65-64 lead on a Ben Bolden free-throw. Higbee would get the last word, they scored the last seven points to win the game 65-71.

For La Plata Alex Smith had 10 points, Seth Brown 13, Ben Bolden 15, Zachery Carr 2, Baylon Belt 7, Logan Smith 4, Cox 9 and Hank Noah 5 points.

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Tuesday evening the seniors of the La Plata Lady Bulldogs ran out on the home court for the last time on senior night.

Pinkston started things off right for La Plata with the first score of the evening. Hemmerling and Gregory followed with scores of their own to lead 6-0. Mendon hit a 3-pointer to cut the lead in half at 6-3 La Plata after one quarter.

Mendon scored the first 6 points of the second quarter to take the lead and then was answered by a shot from Gregory. The two teams traded the lead back and forth until the half with the Lady Bulldogs leading by one, 1516 at halftime. Lene went on her own little 5 point run to start the second half. Mendon responded by getting back within one point, 23-24 just before Summer Wood silenced them with a bucket. Gregory would end the quarter scoring four straight, giving La Plata a 24-30 lead. La Plata would make eight free-throws to win the game in the fourth 31-38. For La Plata-Lexi Barnes had 2 points, Ally Gregory 8, Wood 2, Kalie Lene 12, Kelsi Hemmerling 3, Elizabeth Larson 5 and Laryn Pinkston 6 points.

The Lady Bulldogs played the final regular season game down south at Higbee. Higbee put in the first seven points of the game before Hemmerling broke the scoring with La Plata’s first score. La Plata rallied to make the score 9-11 Higbee after one quarter. Higbee outscored La Plata 14-3 to start the second and lead by 12-25. Pinkston and Gregory got the Bulldogs back to back shots to cut the lead under ten. La Plata went on an 11-0 run to end the half with Lene hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Lady Bulldogs the lead 27-26. In a game of scoring runs Higbee answered with an 8-0 run to start the second half. Wood broke the run with a 3-pointer but Higbee followed with another 6-0 run to lead 30-40. The two teams stayed even the rest of the quarter with Higbee leading 38-49. In the fourth, Lene scored the first four points followed by buckets from Gregory and Hemmerling. Lene scored two more, then Hemmerling again and it was all knotted up 49-49. Higbee scored the next seven to lead 56-49. Both teams hit their free-throws late and the Lady Dogs could not mount another scoring run, they dropped the contest 59-64. For La Plata-Lexi Barnes had 5 points, Ally Gregory 6, Summer Wood 8, Kalie Lene 24, Kelsi Hemmerling 10 and Laryn Pinkston 6 points.

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last week of the regular season with a make-up game Monday against Novinger. Atlanta started the game off right by taking an 11-6 lead in the first quarter.

Novinger would respond with 16 points in the second and cut the lead to 22-25 Atlanta at the half.

The Lady Hornets would hold Novinger at arms-length in the second and lead 36-32 going into the last frame. Atlanta would pour it on in the fourth offensively scoring 20 points a win going away 56-47. For Atlanta-Klamert had 24, Teter 10, Schweiter 7, Strausbaugh 6, Welch 4, Waddle 4 and Collier 2 points.

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They ended the week with Senior night on Thursday with a game against their Tri-County Conference rival Bevier Wildcats.

Atlanta did not leave any doubt as to the eventual winner of this game. The Lady Hornets lead from start to finish. Atlanta used excellent defense and good ball movement to win easily to the cheers of the large fan turn-out. Atlanta goes on to district play a Moberly Community College with a 60-27 victory.

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The Bevier Wildcats traveled up 63 this week with their first stop at Green City to face the Gophers.

Green City took advantage of the home cooking to take an early 8-14 lead. In the second quarter the Gophers poured on the scoring putting in 22 points. The Wildcats were able to keep them sight by scoring 18 of their own. At halftime the Wildcats trailed the Gophers 26-36. The two teams played a very even third quarter but Green City extended their lead by one. The Wildcats came rushing back in the fourth and final frame but it was not enough to overcome the Gophers. The final score was 54-61. For the Wildcats- Cameron Shaw scored 2 points, Colby Peukert 31, Lee Allen 2, Tony Humphreys 2, Luke Long 11 and Caleb Richardson 6 points.

Thursday Night the Wildcats finished the season with a hotly contested battle in Atlanta against the Hornets. The two evenly matched teams showed by the first quarter score how close they really were, after one quarter the Hornets lead 14-13. Bevier poured on the scoring in the second, Colby Peukert put in three 3-pointers to end the half. Bevier took the lead 36-32. Peukert had 25 points and seven 3-pointers at halftime. Atlanta opened up the scoring in the second quarter. Both teams took the ball into the paint as the ball dropped just a little more than players hit the court. Atlanta scored 20, but the Wildcats kept pace with 19. In the fourth the Wildcats took over the game. Bevier poured in 32 points as all members of the team got involved in the scoring. Peukert however was the star scoring 49 total points in the game and finishing as the maxpreps leading scorer in Class One for the state of Missouri. Bevier won the game 87-69. For Bevier-Dylan Hernandez had 7 points, Lee Allen 8, Tony Humphreys 12, Caleb Richardson 3 and Luke Long 8.

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The Atlanta Hornets hosted start the last week of the regular the Wildcats of Novinger in a season. The two teams came make-up game on Monday to out trading buckets and leads with both teams matching up evenly at 14-14 in the first quarter. Novinger took the ball into the paint in the second quarter and took a 24-29 lead over the Hornets at halftime.

The Wildcats increased their lead in the third with an 11-9 advantage and a 33-40 lead. Foul trouble would hurt the Hornets in the final quarter and allow the Wildcats to leave town with the victory over Atlanta 63-52. For Atlanta-West had 22, Thrasher 5, Gunnels 8, Howlett 7, Wait 6 and Collier 4.

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Thursday Night was Senior night in Atlanta with the Hornets taking the floor against the boys from Bevier.

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This week the Lady Wildcats decided to get out and see a little of the countryside. They started the trip with an adventure north to battle the Green City Lady Gophers. The cold air looked like it froze up both teams with Bevier scoring 5 points and Green City 6 in the first quarter. Both teams was able to shake it off in the second frame.

Green City however was able to add to their slight first quarter lead to go into halftime up 21-16. Bevier came out on fire in the third, they rallied out to a 25-26 lead over the Gophers. The Lady Gophers were spurred on by their home crowd to score 23 points and win the contest over the Lady Wildcats 33-48. For Bevier-Cieanna Edwards had a point, Karissa Harrington 8, Scout Foster 2, Caiti Bradley 19 and Francesca Lenzini 3 points.

Thursday night the girls took the roadshow to Atlanta to matchup with the Lady Hornets. Atlanta came out on fire from the field. The Lady Hornets put in 31 first half points to the Lady Cats 13. Atlanta doubled up on Bradley in an effort to contain the Wildcats leading scorer. Atlanta kept up the same tactics in the second half with almost the same result. Atlanta scored 29 and held Bevier to 14 points. The Hornets took the final score 60-27 over the Wildcats. For BevierCieanna Edwards had 4 points, Karissa Harrington 3, Scout Foster 4, Caiti Bradley 13 and Francesca Lenzini 3 points.

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The Macon Tigers took the long road trip on Tuesday to Kahoka to take on the Clark County Indians. The Tigers looked like they were suffering from bus lag with the two hour trip.

The Indians went out to an early 17-7 lead on the first quarter. The Tigers woke up in the second quarter they outscored Clark County 13-1 to take a first half lead 20-18. The Tigers took control of the game early in the second half and cruised to an easy victory. The Indians were only able to score 15 second half points Photo By Julia Adami against the Tigers

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defense. Macon won the game 60-33 and warmed up the bus for the long ride home. For the Tigers- Christian Thrasher scored 17 points, Aaron Brown 11, Jon Murray 8, Brendan Watts 6, Nolan Bright 6, Ethan Foster 5, Caleb Perry 3 and Skyler Thomas 4 points.

With the snow and ice coming down outside the Tigers took the floor Friday night on Senior night in Macon. Jon Murray scored the first six points of the game to get the Tigers out to an early lead.

Macon scored 18 to take an early double digit lead 18-6. Monroe City was able to close the gap in the second outscoring the Tigers 2217 but that was as close as the Tigers would let the Panthers get. At halftime the Tigers lead 35-28. The second half was a tale of bookend quarters. The two teams scored the exact number of points in each quarter 18-16. Macon packed up a 71-60 victory and braved the weather on their trip home. For MaconThrasher scored 24 points, Brown 14, Murray 13, Watts 9, Bright 5, Foster 4 and Perry 2 points.

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Macon County R-1 Schools Tuesday the Tigerettes went on their last regular season road trip with the two hour drive to Kahoka to face the Indians. The Tigerettes used their now patented defense to hold the Indians to single shots and disrupted the passing lanes for the Indians. Macon has used defense to go undefeated though out conference play. The Tigerettes took a comfortable lead and cruised to a 33-21 victory.

Friday night the Tigerettes returned home for the last time this season to battle the Monroe City Lady Panthers. The Tigerettes had already wrapped up the conference title and the 1st seed in districts.

The Girls still however wanted to keep their undefeated conference record perfect. The Tigerettes started slow on offense but again their reliable defense does not go into slumps. Macon led 7-5 after one quarter. In the second the Tigerettes were able to push the ball into the paint and picked up their scoring to hold a comfortable lead at the half 19-11. Macon continued to use the same formula on defense to extend the lead in the third quarter. The Tigerettes continued to add points and build their lead slowly. In the fourth the Panthers attempted a comeback getting to within six points 24-30. Macon however would eat clock and build their lead back out to a double digit 660-385-8205 victory and an undefeated conference Fax: 660-385-6662 orizon www.yourHCU.com record, 37-27. For the TigerettesKatie Clapp had 8 points, Makenzie CREDIT UNION 310 N. Missouri Street Jemes 8, Megan Rowland 4, Chalee Macon, MO 63552 Britt 9, Bailey Cox 2, Tyra Douglas 4 Now Serving Macon, Adair, Linn, and Paige Hawkins 2 points.

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Clarence Chronicles This is for all of you who said it was going to be a mild winter and for those who talk about Global Warming. Do you even know what you are talking about? It is not very mild now and all I want is for Spring to get here.

Last Friday Kenny and I went to Macon for groceries. But first we went to the antique shop and browsed for about an hour.

No auctions or garage sales right now so we went antiquing.

Then we went to Walmart. While we were shopping we saw Denise Quinley. We stopped and visited with her for a while.

She has been so busy with Johnny so sick that we have not seen her for a while. She has always been a good friend and even with all her worries she was on my Facebook when I was ill checking to see if I needed anything. She is a good person and it was great seeing her.

After we left Walmart we went to Raspberries for lunch. The first people we saw were Wally and Carolyn Vincent. I have

On 02/09/15, officers of the Macon Police Department served active warrants on two individuals in the 200 block of Seventh Street. Police arrested Ashley L Houston, 30-year old black female of Macon, for an active arrest warrant out of Randolph County for failure to appear on the original charge of stealing with $20,000 cash only bond. Police also arrested Jennifer L Downey, 34-year old white female of Macon, for an active arrest warrant out of Randolph County for failure to appear on the original charge of stealing with $500 cash only bond. Both female suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Macon County Jail to be held in lieu of bond.

On 02/10/15, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the 1700 block of North Missouri Street. As a result, police arrested a 29-year old white male of Portage IN for driving without a valid license. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released on summons after posting the required bond pending a municipal court date.

On 02/11/15, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle on North Missouri Street. As a result of the contact, police arrested a 26-year old white male of Bucklin for driving while license revoked. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Macon Police Department for processing. He was later released on summons pending a Division II court date.

On 02/11/15, police responded to a report of a disturbance in the 600 block of North Rubey Street. As a result, police arrested a 28-year old white male of Macon for domestic assault.

The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released on summons pending a municipal court date.

On 02/08/15, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department their vehicle was stolen. The victim reported they allowed an individual to use their vehicle with an agreement the individual would return the vehicle on 02/07/15. The victim stated the vehicle had not been returned and they wished to pursue charges for vehicle theft. The vehicle was described as a 1994 Toyota Tercel, bearing Missouri license plate KJ9P5W. The vehicle was entered as stolen in Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES). On 02/13/15, the Macon Police Department was contacted by Wentzville Police Department reporting they recovered the vehicle and had arrested two suspects in possession of the vehicle. The Macon Police Department has applied for an arrest warrant pertaining to the theft of the vehicle.

On 02/14/15, officers of the Macon Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious odor in the Jefferson Arms apartment building in the 100 block of Bourke Street. As a result, police arrested a 19-year old white male of Macon for possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released on summons pending a municipal court date.

On 02/15/15, as a result of a traffic stop, a Macon Police Officer arrested a 23-year old black male of Macon for driving while license suspended. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released on summons pending a municipal court date after posting the required bond.

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seen them three times this week in restaurants. At least we know all of us eat well.

After lunch I went to Prenger’s for a few groceries. I had the good fortune to run into an old friend, Bev Flint. We visited for a bit and then I visited with Carolyn Hill for a few minutes.

Some times you have to go to Macon to see your neighbor.

Sunday I went to Sunday School and Church. Everyone agreed that the thing we all wanted most was sunshine. I told some friends that my cat Katie was depressed because of these dreary days. They didn’t know a cat can be depressed but she is. When the days are sunny Katie spends the afternoon lying in the chair in my bedroom window, napping. When it is gray and dreary she roams from window to window whining with a loud cry. I know she is saying. “Where is the sun? I want to nap all day.” This morning she was laying in the bay window in the dining room. She really enjoyed the few minutes of sunshine we were blessed with.

Today Kenny and I had a day of mixed feelings. We borrowed the beautiful pick-up that belongs to Bill Moncrief who owns a small engine shop here in Clarence. The truck drove beautifully to Kirksville and I stopped at Pay Less shoes. Not a thing I wanted in my size of 5. Then I went into Hastings and great. They had buy 2 movies get a third for $1.

I got movies for a great price and all of them were ones I had been wanting. We then went to Home Depot and guess what?

Not one shower that would work. The downstairs bath in our house has had a glass door shower for about 15 years and it is awful, but they had nothing that would do. We then went to Pancake City for lunch. I stopped by HyVee, where I got a big container of cut up pineapple and found something new, Pan Size Spaghetti. Same price but it is already broken in half.

Amazing!!!! We then headed home and I have told Kenny to look for a pickup to trade his old pick-up for. We must find one before I go to Columbia to all of the home fix up stores.

Also as I have worked Friday and Saturday for ten years I intend to go to every garage sale and auction this summer and we might as well spend some of the 401K because if we don’t some day the nursing home will get it all. All in all, a mixed day in Kirksville. Thank you Bill for the pick-up and I hope you liked driving my car.

Tonight I went to the Senior Center to play cards. We had four tables and we had a lot of fun. Anna Louise and Lyle VanHouten told me they are helping with Team Kid on every Wednesday at the Clarence Christian Church. Anna Louise said it is so rewarding to help to teach the children about Jesus. Thank you two for donating your time to the children.

I do pray all of you have a wonderful week and lets all pray it starts to warm up soon...Patty.

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It was an emotional evening at the 2015 La Plata Senior Night. Photos courtesy of Janice Bane and Wendy Carter

MONDAY NIGHT MENS LEAGUE February 9, 2015:

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TUESDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE February 10, 2015:

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THURSDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE February 12, 2015: D’Zines by T BYE Mens Hi 10:

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Splits: Larry Thompson 5-7, Stephanie Boley 5-7 MONDAY AFTERNOON LADIES LEAGUE February 16, 2015: Standings W L La Plata Rx 65 27 Hair Connection 60 36 PM Marketing 56 40 Spencer Farms 53 43 Greening-E-H 44 42 Womens Hi 10: Pat Greonenboom 187 Frances William 212 Mary Fiedler 182 Betty Lucas 200 193 Womens Hi 30: Pat Maloney 513 Carla McVicker 545 Pat Greonenboom 495 Mary Fiedler 511 Splits: Betty Lucas 4-5, Mary Shott 5-6, Brenda Ronchetto 4-9-7; 3-10, Bev Spencer 4-5, Martha Hartung 3-6-7-10, Helen Pagett 2-7 x2, Mary Fiedler 3-10, Sandi Swadley 3-10

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FFA Did you know?

Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. The week-long tradition began in 1947 when the National FFA Board of Directors designated the week of George Washington’s birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. The first National FFA Week was held in 1948. Today, FFA Week always runs Saturday to Saturday and encompasses Feb. 22, Washington’s birthday.

National FFA Week did not start out as a week-long event. At first it was National FFA Day. The 1933 National FFA Convention Proceedings records the beginning of FFA Day in this way: “Stewart of Montana requested

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the floor at this time to present a matter of general interest. He suggested the idea of having a special Future Farmer Day some time during 1934, preferably on one of the regular national FFA broadcasting days. It was pointed out that the various state associations could perhaps plan special state broadcasts also on that day and that chapters might plan their father and son banquets on the date specified. The idea seemed to meet with general delegate approval and after some discussion it was moved by Stewart that the Board of Trustees arrange for such a day; motion passed.”

Educate and advocate!

National FFA Week is an opportunity for FFA members, alumni and sponsors to advocate for agricultural

education and FFA. It’s a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.

Have fun!

There are a variety of events throughout the week that allow a chapter to communicate with others what FFA is all about and ignite a passion for agriculture! Some chapters host teacher appreciation breakfasts, others conduct “Agriculture Olympics” competitions, while still others reach out to the community through service projects. This is just a small sampling of how chapters promote FFA in their schools and communities.

FFA Week at atlanta c-3 Atlanta FFA – National FFA Week February 22-28 Theme- “Go All Out” Sunday- Attend Church at the Atlanta Methodist Church, Lunch out together Monday- Chore Day- Dress in chore clothes Ag Olympic assembly K-12 Tuesday- Agribusiness and Farmer Appreciation Breakfast- Serving 7-9AM in Agriculture Room Blue and Gold Day- Dress in official FFA colors Bowling after school for FFA members Wednesday-Tractor Day- Drive farm equipment to school Dress in colors of your favorite tractor company Thursday- Career Day Dress in your future career Career Carousel Grades 7-12- Guest speakers 1:00-3:00 PM Friday- FFA Members are Hard Working Wear sweat pants to school Pitch tournament – 6:00 PM High School Cafeteria

Left to Right: Lane Waddle, Sentinel; Christina Pennington, Reporter; Justin Grigsby, 1st Vice President; Marty Halley, President; Hayden Petre, 2nd Vice President; Corey Smothers, Secretary; Collan Thrasher, Treasurer and Ashlea Pennington, Parliamentarian.

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Battle of the Chapters

The FFA Creed

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

FFA members play tug-o-war at Area III FFA Battle of the Chapters. Pictured are Ben Bolden, Tristan Borron, Brooklyn Weber, Tanner Smith, Kyle Roberts, Gunnar Sawyer, Bethany Jackson, Zach Fleak

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I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

The creed was written by E.M. Tiffany and adopted at the Third National FFA Convention. It was revised at the 38th and 63rd Conventions.

History of the FFA Creed Reciting the FFA Creed has become—in its own, unique way—a rite of passage. While almost every FFA member (past and present) can still recite at least parts of the creed, most probably don’t know much about its origins.

In 1928, 33 students from 18 states gathered in Kansas City, Mo., to form the Future Farmers of America.

The roots of FFA originate from a time when boys were losing interest and leaving the farm. Walter S. Newman, who in September 1925 became the Virginia State Supervisor of Agricultural Education, sought a solution to the problem with Edmund C. MaGill, Harry W. Sanders and Henry C. Groseclose, staff members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agricultural Education Department.

Newman proposed forming an organization that offered farm boys “a greater opportunity for self-expression and for the development of leadership. In this way they will develop confidence in their own ability and pride in the fact that they are farm boys.” work on a constitution and bylaws for the new organization, and J.O. Hoge later suggested a name: Future Farmers of Virginia.

The idea was presented during an annual vocational rally in the state in April 1926, where it was met positively. The Future Farmers of Virginia was born.

Two years later, the idea reached the national stage during the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, Mo. That’s when 33 young students from those 18 states gathered at the Hotel Baltimore to establish the Future Farmers of America. The group elected Leslie Applegate of Freehold, N.J., as its first president and adopted the national emblem – a mark similar to that of the original Virginia emblem – during the new organization’s first convention.

In 1929, national blue and corn gold became the official colors of FFA. A year later, delegates adopted the official FFA Creed and by 1933 the familiar Official Dress of blue corduroy jackets was adopted after convention delegates were enthralled by the jackets won to Kansas City by members of the Fredericktown, Ohio, FFA chapter.

The New Farmers of America

La Plata FFA Officers, Alexis Allen, Molly West and Jeana Noel, enhance their leadership skills at the 2014-2015 LEAD Conference.

History of FFA

Less than a decade after the formation of the Future Farmers of America in 1928, a national organization for African-American boys interested in agriculture formed in Tuskegee, Ala. The New Farmers of America was modeled after another Virginia organization – the New Farmers of Virginia – and began in 1935. The New Farmers of Virginia was instrumentally started by G.W. Owens and J.R. Thomas, teacher-educators in agricultural education at Virginia State College, and Dr. H.O. Sargent, a federal agricultural education official who later proposed NFA. The NFA and FFA shared common beliefs. The NFA Creed had six paragraphs, each beginning with “I believe,” and its emblem featured only one stylistic difference: an outline in the shape of a cotton ball instead of an ear of corn. A total of 13 states received NFA charters, and by 1965 the NFA and FFA consolidated in recognition of shared missions for agricultural education.

In 1974, Texas’ Fred McClure became the first AfricanAmerican national FFA officer, and in 1994 Chicago’s Corey Flournoy became the first African-American national FFA president.

Female Members Gain Official Standing Girls were restricted from the earliest forms of FFA membership by delegate vote at the 1930 national convention.

The decision to deny female members for many years denied recognition of the key role women have played on farms and in agriculture since the days of the American pioneers.

It wasn’t until 1969 that fem a l e s gained full FFA membership privileges by vote of the national convention delegates, despite many state associations permitting female members long before. New York’s Anita Decker and New Jersey’s Patricia Krowicki became the first two female delegates to the national convention in 1970.

La Plata 3rd Graders Celebrate Thank a Farmer Week The 3rd Graders in La Plata are celebrating “Thank-a-Farmer Week.” They have hung up interesting ag facts around the school and also created table toppers and put at our local Mexican restaurant with several “Did you know?” facts about ag.

Below is the letter they have wrote as a class.

Dear Farmers, As we celebrate “Thank-a-Farmer Week,” we want to say thank you for growing our food. We have learned how our food goes from the farm to the table. We know that without you we would go hungry. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your hard work. We can’t thank you enough for feeding the world.

Mrs. Lock’s 3rd Grade

WE PROUDLY SUPPORT LOCAL FFA CHAPTERS

Today, females represent more than 45 percent of FFA members and roughly half of all state leadership positions. In 1976, Washington’s Julie Smiley became the first female national FFA officer. California’s Jan Eberly became the first female National FFA President in 1982.

In 2002, Wisconsin’s Karlene Lindow became the first female FFA member to earn the prestigious American Star Farmer Award.

FFA Today Since 1928, millions of agriculture students have donned the official FFA jacket and championed the FFA Creed. All 50 states and two U.S. territories are currently chartered members of the national organization, representing 610,240 individual FFA members and 7,665 local chapters. It’s a testament to the power of common goals and the strong ideals of the FFA founders.

Their mission was to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. They taught us that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting – it’s a science, it’s a business and it’s an art.

Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career pathways. So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too.

Want to find more about the history of FFA? The National FFA Organization’s historical records are housed in the Philanthropy Archives of the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) library.

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Macon FFA members compete in many livestock shows throughout the summer. Pictured is Jocie Hogsett showing her pig at the Macon Town and Country Fair.

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Macon FFA Officers

Jacob Beauchamp • Parents: Keith and Kathy Beauchamp • Grade: Senior • Office: President • SAE: -Trapping -Furbearer conservation management • Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing

Rebecca Nelson • Parents: Mark and Lori Nelson • Grade: Senior • Office: -Historian • SAE: -Beef Cattle -Sheep • Hobbies: 4-H, Shooting Sports, playing outside & helping her dad

Ben Nelson •Parents: Mark and Lori Nelson •Grade: Senior •Office: -Chapter Vice President •-Area III President • SAE: -Beekeeping with 8 hives -25 laying hens • Crossbred Angus Cattle • Hobbies: Hunting, 4-H, beekeeping, & trapping

Gavin Johnson • Parents: David and Marcie Johnson • Grade: Senior • Office: Parliamentarian • SAE: -Trapping -Selling furs • Hobbies: Hunting & Fishing

Brandon Quido • Parents: Chris and Kristen Quido • Grade: Senior • Office: Vice President • SAE: - raise & show Hereford cattle - show & raise fainting goats - cut hay for livestock - own a purebred quarter horse - works at C&R • Hobbies: showing cattle, hunting, fishing, riding trucks/tractors, & loves being outside Abigail Seipel • Parents: Michael and Cherie Seipel • Grade: Junior • Office: Secretary • SAE: - Raising & showing Berkshire & Crossbred pigs -Raising & showing Katahdin sheep • Hobbies: Softball, being outside, & shopping

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Clarke Blodgett • Parents: Scott and Stacey Blodgett • Grade: Junior • Office: Chaplain • SAE: -Raise Steers -Raise chickens -Country Cured Ham • Hobbies: Trapshooting, hunting, fishing, & swimming Faith Reid • Parents: Dale and Lynn Reid • Grade: Sophomore • Office: Junior President • SAE: -Raise chickens -Country Cured Ham • Hobbies: Wakeboarding, Boating, Fishing, and Hunting

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Cecilia Davis • Parents: Lydia and David McClellan • Grade: Sophomore • Office: Junior Vice President • SAE: -country cured ham -works for Agrisystems Inc. -sweet corn patch • Hobbies: Reading, fishing, working on the farm, & running track

By Mackenzie Reilly Every year, the Macon FFA chapter holds their annual fundraiser, also known as Fruit Sales. The items that are sold include a variety of apples, oranges, grapefruit, peanuts, limes, lemons, and much, much more. The sale of these products brings in all the money needed for the chapter to run smoothly in the following year. This task takes a lot of organization and preparation, which one class, acting as a committee, takes charge of every year. In addition to leading the fundraiser, the committee can decide to add items and take items away, if they so choose. This year, the students chose to add a variety of dried fruits which include: dried pineapple rings, apple rings, banana chips, mango strips, apricot halves, and trail mix. They hoped it would bring more money into the annual fundraiser by giving more options to the customers. When discussing the dried fruit with Abby Seipel, she stated that the dried fruit was a success for their first year selling it, and plan to continue in the future. Over all, the addition of the dried fruit was a good decision for the Macon FFA chapter.

Shelby Roper • Parents: Tish and Olin Roper • Grade: Sophomore • Office: Junior Secretary • SAE: Taking care of 3 Rhode Island Red Chickens • Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, & being outdoors Kayla Noyes • Parents: Bill and Kris Noyes • Grade: Junior • Office: Junior Treasurer • SAE: -Works at her family’s business as a DJ -Cleans & works at the front desk • Hobbies: Track, Science, Band, & Theatre

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Louis Smith • Parents: Carl and Magi Smith • Grade: Sophomore • Office: Junior Reporter • SAE: Exchange of labor involving horses for his father • Hobbies: Guitar, Baseball, & royal rangers Jocie Hogsett • Parents: Roy and Andrea Hogsett • Grade: Junior • Office: Reporter • SAE: Raises & shows pigs • Hobbies: Basketball, softball, hunting, & shopping

Battle of the Chapters

Why Everyone Needs to Know About Agriculture

By Westley Jennings Everyone needs to know about agriculture, because it is the basis of everything in life. It provides us with all of the necessities to live: food, clothing, shelter, etc.

Without agriculture, we could not survive. In some ways, it is the foundation of all great civilizations and empires. For example, people were not able to survive in set locations until they started the practice of agriculture. All great civilizations survived and thrived through agriculture. Over the years, it has provided us with much more than food. We now get clothing from crops, shelter from wood, and leather from livestock. Agriculture has given us life and keeps us alive. People need to be more educated about agriculture, because it deserves more respect than it receives currently.

There is not enough support for our farmers, or the organizations that are involved in agriculture.

For some reason, everyone just believes or thinks that everything we get just magically appears, but that’s not how it is. Everything begins with agriculture, but so many people are oblivious to this fact.

From ancient times, people have worshipped the produce they created, such as: corn, beans, wheat, barley, and more. They knew it was the products that allowed their existence to continue. Through time, the source of food and other essential items has been forgotten all over the world. Instead, people focus on money and not the real sources of our necessities. People need to be more educated about agriculture to better understand where everything comes from.

Mackenzie Reilly • Parents: Melinda Reilly • Grade: Junior • Office: Sentinel • SAE: -Ham -Vineyard -Umpire • Hobbies: Softball, Traveling, & hanging with peeps

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Pictured are Trevor Pipes, Kendrick Payne and Dustin Fordyce.

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Greenhand Motivational Conference

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By Shelby Roper The Macon FFA Chapter attended the 2015 Greenhand Motivational Conference on January7th in Kirksville, MO at the Truman University.

The point of this event is to get all the freshman or new comers to the FFA involved in agriculture and starting their SAE. An SAE is a supervised agricultural experience that helps the freshman or Greenhands take their lives and grow farther into FFA and the agricultural career in society. For example some SAE programs are simply taking care of your family’s farm, working at a grocery store, or caring for an animal or garden.

Freshman or newcomers in the FFA are called Greenhand’s because once they have chosen an SAE that meets certain requirements they will receive their Greenhand award. At the Greenhand event in Kirksville this year they were able to take different advice from state and a national officers on how to grow or start their very own SAE. This year the Greenhand Conference was open to not only freshman or new comers but also sophomores or second year Ag students due to weather canceling last year. This gave the school students an opportunity to meet new people and find out new things about how to progress and dedicate your life to agriculture.

Last fall during the National FFA Convention, the Atlanta FFA chapter took a walking tour at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The tour started with a brief explanation of famous past racehorses, and how the races happen. The FFA members were brought out to the track, where they got to witness some horses exercising. The tour ended with sightseeing the Kentucky Derby museum.

(Courtesy of Atlanta FFA) See more FFA news starting on Page 1B

Macon Activities

With the help of local fishermen, Macon FFA chapter members spend a cool spring morning bass fishing at one of our area’s beautiful lakes.

Another way the chapter gives back is through the annual FFA food drive. Pictured is Macon FFA member Callie Legan sorting items for the food drive.

La Plata Ag II Students Project

The Importance of Agriculture

By Luke Rash Agriculture is very important in everyone lives. Most people don’t realize that they use or rely on agriculture either with clothes, food, or shelter, that’s all agriculture. People in big cities probably don’t think about where their food or clothes come from and its agriculture.

Animals and crops are something every single person in the world relies on. Agriculture also provides many people with jobs, such as with building, food, and animal jobs. My family deeply relies on agriculture the same way as many families in this town. I think many people should think more about how much they rely on agriculture. Like I said before, food, shelter, and clothes are all things people need, and they should realize that’s all because of agriculture. Jobs that are in agriculture are everywhere, even in big cities, such as big food cooperation and distribution places, that all agriculture.

Teaming Up

The Atlanta FFA Chapter teams up with the Atlanta FCCLA to pick up trash twice a year. The groups walk along highway M picking up and bagging the trash lying beside the road. The trash pick-up is for Adopt a Highway as a community service project.

Atlanta Greenhands

The La Plata Ag II Students proudly present the benches which they restored for the La Plata Nursing Home. Pictured are Jerry Simmons, Zachary Carr, Tristan Borron, Remingtyn Bealmer, Makala Sherman, Tanner Smith, Adam Roberts, Bayli Boston, Mitch Cox, Tatum Redmon, Jeana Noel, Lexi Barnes, not pictured Logan Smith.

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Last November the twelve first year Atlanta FFA members were initiated as Greenhands, and the second year FFA members were presented with their Chapter pins. The Greenhand members celebrated the initiation by painting their hands green and putting them on a white t-shirt.

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Macon County Commission Minutes

Jan. 22nd, 2015 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt, Jon Dwiggins Commission met with Chris Waddle, Road Supervisor, to discuss road projects. Commission opened truck bids at 10:00 am., bids will be reviewed and bidders will be notified. Meeting Adjourned.

Jan. 26th, 2015 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt, Jon Dwiggins Commission met with Chris Waddle, Road Supervisor, to discuss road projects. Commission reviewed and signed additions and deletions. Motion by Jon Dwiggins to adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan, seconded by Drew Belt.

Passed 3-0. Prosecuting Attorney Josh Meisner met with Commission and agreed to pay up to $6000.00 towards benefits ( health and retirements ) out of PA Bad Check Fund. Commission reviewed and approved minutes Jan. 7th –Jan. 20th.

Terri White called concerning Kayak needing blading and gravel, south of Excello. Motion by Drew Belt to approve 2015 proposed budget, seconded by Alan Wyatt.

Passed 3-0. Meeting Adjourned.

Jan. 27th, 2015 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt, Jon Dwiggins Commission met with representatives of JE Dunn, Ben Vanderau and Steve Trave on the scheduling of Jail Project. Meeting Adjourned.

Jan. 29th, 2015 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt, Jon Dwiggins Commission met with Chris Waddle, Road Supervisor, to discuss road projects. Brian Binder met with the Commission to discuss waterline project. Commission , Brian Binder and Chris Waddle went to look at the site.

Commission reviewed and approved Accounts Payable.

Motion by Drew Belt, to accept bid from Quincy Mack for Mack truck with trailer and auto shift transmission, with trade-in of $ 45,985.00, for a total of $79,980.00.

Seconded by Alan Wyatt. Passed 3-0. Meeting Adjourned.

Feb. 2nd, 2015 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Jon Dwiggins Commission met with Chris Waddle, Road Supervisor, to discuss road projects. Commission talked with Jennifer Wilson with nForm about Jail & Courthouse Project. Commission notified Quincy Mack that their bid was accepted for Mack truck with trade-in.

Bob Poor called requesting blading north of Lingo.

Motion by Alan Wyatt to accept audit bid from Daniel Jones & Associates, the lowest bidder, seconded by Jon Dwiggins. Passed 2-0. Meeting Adjourned.

Feb. 5th, 2015 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Jon Dwiggins Commission met with Chris Waddle, Road Supervisor, to discuss road projects. Commission reviewed and signed additions and deletions. Commission reviewed and signed a records disposition for County Clerk’s office. Meeting Adjourned.

Feb. 9th, 2015 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt, Jon Dwiggins Commission met with Chris Waddle, Road Supervisor, to discuss road projects.

Jack Faiola was in concerning a road issue. Brad Maloney was in discussing ruts in Kennel St.. Donald Noyes was in about a tube on Leather Ave.. David Akins was in asking for gravel on Apple. Mary Burriss called about Harvest Rd. needing rock. Meeting Adjourned.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In re the Marriage of: ROBERT KRIDELBAUGH and TAUNI KRIDELBAUGH

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: Doris J. Lewis, Disabled.

ROBERT KRIDELBAUGH, 38 Oak St. Bucklin, Missouri 64631 Petitioner

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TAUNI KRIDELBAUGH, address Unknown Respondent.

Case No. 15MA-DR00003 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Respondent: Tauni Kay Kridelbaugh.

You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, Associate Division, the object and general nature of which is to dissolve the marriage of Robert Kridelbaugh and Tauni Kridelbaugh.

The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is: Lesa L. Bonnett, LAW OFFICE OF LESA l. BONNETT, LLC, 128 Vine Street, P.O. Box 394., Macon, MO 63552.

You are further notified that unless you file an Answer to Petition for Dissolution or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 25th day of February 2015, judgment and order by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this19th day of February 2015. /s/ Twila Halley Circuit Clerk Publication dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 and 3/18/15

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DORIS J. LEWIS, a disabled person: On February 11, 2015, Lois Noland was appointed Conservator of the Estate of Doris J. Lewis, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The business address and telephone of the Conservator are: 101 E. Washington Street, Ste. E, Macon, MO 63552; 660-385-6173.

All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is: February 25, 2015.

(Seal)Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Publication Dates: February 25, March 4, 11 and 18, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Wthe Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Macon City Hall, 106 West Bourke Street, Macon, Missouri. The Planning and Zoning will review the following matter: Request for frond yard variance of 14-feet to allow for setting of a 14’ x 64’ mobile home. The mobile home would be set on the lot in the same location the previous mobile home had been located.

The purpose of the public hearing is to acquaint the public generally as well as all persons who may be affected, and to hear any remonstrance’s and objections to said requests.

Bucklin Community Association Meets

A nasty weather night and several members fighting flu bugs kept the BCA from having a quorum at the Tuesday evening meeting. President Doug Anders conducted the unofficial meeting so plans for the Ham ‘N Bean and Turkey Noodle Soup dinner could be finalized.

The dinner complete with cornbread and homemade desserts is at the Community Building on Sunday February 22nd with serving from 11:30 to 1:00 p m and the price is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. You may call Lori Davis, fundraising chairman if you have any questions.

Plans were also finalized for the annual Irish Stew Supper on March 14th. This is a free supper hosted by the BCA. We will have more details as the date for the Irish stew draws nearer.

The National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy Changed My Classroom

by Kellie Michaud, Agriculture Educator I attended the National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy in July of 2008 and 2009. Encouraged by Dr. Karen Hutchison to attend, I can honestly say the program changed the way I teach.

Having just completed my fourth year of teaching, I was eager to work with more hands-on activities and become more confident in my ability to complete formal labs with students and teach inquiry strategies.

The training was intense. Hosted at DuPont’s Chesapeake Farms in Chestertown, Maryland, we worked long days, but it was worth it. Every day, we wore two hats: that of a student working through the labs/activities and that of a teacher planning as we went along. What I did not expect was to walk away with STEM strategies, literacy and reading infusion, classroom management and writing strategies for my teaching toolbox.

For practice, we presented workshops to our fellow ambassadors, preparing ourselves for the challenging questions teachers ask. This program helps to train teachers in inquiry-based instruction, the backbone of any STEM concept, and utilizes Lab-Aids kits to facilitate instruction. I have many Lab-Aids kits in my classroom and I use them; however, I am now comfortable challenging my students to a greater degree utilizing inquiry-based Continued on Page 9B C Y

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of: Donna J. Ramsey, Deceased.

Estate No. 14MA-PR00090-01 NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent Administration) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONNA J. RAMSEY, DECEASED: On January 27, 2015, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Brooke Foster and Amy Thomas were appointed the Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Donna J. Ramsey, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The Co-Personal Representatives’ business addresses are Brooke Foster, 29711 Lake Street, Macon, MO 63552 and Amy Thomas, 1110 Rustic Drive, Macon, MO 63552.

The Personal Representative’s Attorney’s name, business address and phone number are Matthew Mentzer, 1010 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-472-2544.

All Creditors of said Decedent are notified to file Claims in Court within six (6) 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 (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the Decedent'’ death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo., or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033 RSMo., shall be construed to bar any action against a Decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a Defendant ad Litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death: October 8, 2014.

Date of First Publication: February 18, 2015.

(Seal) Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Receipt of this Notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above-referenced Circuit Court.

Publication Dates: February 18, 25 March 4, 11 2015

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Philip Tanner Gooding having defaulted in the payment of a debt secured by his Deed of Trust dated July 15, 2004 and recorded on July 15, 2004 in Book 840, at Page 46 of the Deed Records of Macon County, Missouri the undersigned Trustees, or either of them, will on the 10th day of March, 2015 between the hours of 1 PM and 5 PM, at approximately 1:30 PM, at the South door of the Macon County Courthouse in Macon, Missouri, at the request of the holder of the Promissory Note, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder, for cash the following described real estate: All of Lot Nineteen (19) in Rolling Acres, city of Macon, Missouri being a part of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section Fifteen (15), Township Fifty-Seven (57), Range Fourteen (14) in Macon County, Missouri.

Subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy debt and costs. /s/ Louis J. Leonatti

LEGAL NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Paula Ray Willis, Petitioner vs Jeremy James Willis, Responder

The State of Missouri to Respondent: Jeremy James Willis.

You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, Associate Division, the object and general nature of which is to modify the Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage of Paula Ray Willis and Jeremy James Willis dated November 7,2011.

The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is: Lesa L. Bonnett, LAW OFFICE OF LESA L. BONNETT, LLC, 128 Vine Street, P.O. Box 394, Macon, MO 63552.

You are further notified that unless you file an Answer to Petitioner’s Motion to Modify Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Modification within 45 days after the 11th day of February 2015, judgment and order by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 6th day of February, 2015. /s/ Twila Haley Circuit Clerk Publication dates: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 and 3/4/15

Student Job Opportunity Long Branch Lake - Summer 2015

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Long Branch Lake will be hiring a student employee this year. Interested students should visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/ Once at the USAJOBS web page, search for the position by: Student Trainee - Natural Resource Trainee. Or, type in location for positions located at Macon, MO.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

-The desired timeframe to start full-time for the position will be immediately following the last day of school -Must be enrolled in school, and in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale, and must have a valid driver’s license -You must create an account in USAJOBS website, then build a resume. It is extremely important to read, answer and provide ALL requested information when applying for the job. *DEADLINE: The vacancy announcement will close Monday March 2nd Please contact the Lake office with any questions at 641-647-2464, or email at phillip.h.brown@usace.army.mil

Please apply in person at: 113 West Potter Ave. Kirksville, MO 63501 Looking for a captive licensed property and casualty insurance agent to write in NE Missouri. Send resume to: Insurance Agent, PO Box 292, Kirksville, MO 63501.

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Fertilized yearly.

Fenced and cross fenced. 5 ponds, spring fed water, 2 automatic waterers, good well. All brick home, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement with bath, 2 bedrooms, kitchenette, CH/A. Wood and propane furnace. 2 barns 40x80 and 40x60, 20x20 carport/patio. An all brick building that could be living quarters. Call 417-751-2719, leave message if no answer.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of: Dorothy H. Phillips, Disabled.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY H. PHILLIPS, a disabled person: On January 22, 2015, Lois Noland was appointed Conservator of the Estate of Dorothy H. Phillips, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The business address and telephone of the Conservator are: Lois Noland, 101 E. Washington Street, Suite E, Macon, MO 63552.

All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is: February 4, 2015.

(Seal) Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Publication Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 25 2015 SALT RIVER COMMUNITY CARE IS LOOKING FOR CARING, ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM PLAYERS!!!

NEW WAGE SCALES FOR 2015!!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: FULL TIME RN, DAY SHIFT, 6AM TO 230PM, EVERY THIRD WEEKEND FULL TIME LPN, EVENING SHIFT, 2PM TO 1030PM, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A BENEFIT PACKAGE AND PAID HOLIDAYS! APPLY IN PERSON AT: 142 SHELBY PLAZA ROAD, SHELBINA, MO 63468 573-588-4175, EOE

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI) is currently seeking to fill the following position at their Thomas Hill Power Plant in Clifton Hill, MO.

Training Manager More information about this position and job application(s) may be found online in the Employment section of AECI’s website at www.aeci.org.

Applications will be available online until the posting is removed from the website.

EEO/AA Employer and Provider/ Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans E-Verify Participant

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

SENIOR HOUSING – Macon Senior Housing Inc. has 1-bedroom apartments available for rent to eligible tenants. Utilities paid. Laundry facilities.

Refrigerator and range provided.

Maintenance provided. Call Sue Conover 660-395-7097 or 660415-7287 or Karen Murr 660-385-2960 for more information. This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.

(TFN) FOR RENT: 10’x10’, 10’x5’, 5’x5’ and 10’x20’. La Plata Storage. Call 332-7599.

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HOUSE FOR SALE: On Contract in Macon. 2 story, 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, Macon house near Baptist Church, garage. $350 month with down payment. 660-341-9081 (TFN)

IN RE: Johnathon R. Boyd and Chelsey R. Boyd, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Johnathon R. Boyd and Chelsey R. Boyd, Husband and Wife dated April 4, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Macon County, Missouri as Document No. B970-068 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 2:35 PM), at the South Front Door of the Court House, City of Macon, County of Macon, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Macon County, State of Missouri, to wit: THE SOUTHWEST HALF OF LOTS THIRTEEN (13), FOURTEEN (14), FIFTEEN (15) AND SIXTEEN (16) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN THE ORIGINIAL [ORIGINAL] TOWN OF NEW CAMBRIA, MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI to satisfy said debt and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 160881.030315.337297 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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BID NOTICE

Macon County has extended the bid date and will be taking bids on March 12, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. for the upcoming Macon County Jail and Courthouse Renovation Project.

A public bid opening is scheduled on March 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Macon County Fairgrounds, Hwy 63 South Macon, MO 63552.

Please email Shelby.Kleoppel@jedunn.com for access to the electronic bidding documents.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Macon is accepting sealed bids for nuisance abatements (property mowing, brush clearing, and securing buildings) for the 2015 season.

Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Mary Lou Craigg at the City Office at 106 West Bourke Street, (660) 385-6421. Bids may be mailed or hand-delivered and must be received by no later than 3:00 p.m. March 11, 2015.

Bids should be clearly marked “Nuisance Abatement” on the lower right corner of the envelope face.

The City of Macon reserves the right to reject any & all bids received.

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In the Estate of: George W. Denton, Deceased.

Estate No. 15MA-PR00011 NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent Administration) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE W. DENTON, DECEASED: On February 9, 2015, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Thelma Jean Hohenbary was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of George W. Denton, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The Personal Representative’s business address is Thelma Jean Hohenbary, 25089 State Hwy. K, Macon, MO 63552.

The Personal Representative’s Attorney’s name, business address and phone number are Deborah Neff, 218 N. Rollins, Ste. 103, P.O. Box 388, Macon, MO 63552; 660-385-1460.

All Creditors of said Decedent are notified to file Claims in Court within six (6) 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 (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the Decedent'’ death, as provided in §473.444, RSMo., or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in §473.033 RSMo., shall be construed to bar any action against a Decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a Defendant ad Litem pursuant to §537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death: November 26, 2014.

Date of First Publication: February 18, 2015. /s/ Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Dates of Publication: February 18, 25, March 4 &11, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Macon County Sheltered Workshop, 1103 Enterprise Road, Macon, MO 63552, provides notice that it intends to apply to the Missouri Department of Transportation for a federal grant to serve the transportation needs of the hired and employed persons with disabilities in Macon County.

The Macon County Sheltered Workshop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age in employment or the provision of services.

Persons wishing to comment on this proposed project are requested to do so within 30 days by writing our agency and MoDOT – Multimodal Operations, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

The Macon Co. R-IV School District is currently seeking applications for the position of building secretary. Application will be received through Friday, February 27, 2015, or until position is filled. This is a 12 month position with benefits. Salary is commiserate with experience. Applicant qualifications should include proficiency in computer operations and information systems, ability to work as a member of a team, and excellent communication skills. Applicants should fill out the Non-Certified employment application on the district website at www.mcr4.k12.mo.us under district information and provide a professional resume’ with references applicable for the position. Contact Carol Burstert at 660-226-5615 for further information. The Macon Co. R-IV district is an equal opportunity employer.

FOR RENT: Homes and Apartments in La Plata, Wein, Kirksville, Macon and Gifford. 660-332-7421 or 660-341-9081(TFN) FOR RENT: 2 story home in Atlanta with attached large shop. $875 660-332-7421 or 660-3419081(TFN)

WANTED TO BUY

FOR SALE: 2000 Ford Taurus 155,000 actual miles, good condition, Shelbina, 660-651-4314 (2-25)

FREE FREE: 2 Adult cats. Moving and can’t take with.

Declawed & Neutered.

660-385-1328 (2-25) FREE: Male Beagle 18 months old, medium sized, tri-colored, loves kids, non-hunter. 660651-8590 (2-25)

WANTED WANTED TO LEASE: Interested in deer hunting lease for 2015. Call 573330-3467. (3/18)

WANTED: All types scrap metal, demolition of sheds, garages, barns, houses, call for details. Brown’s Salvage & Demolition 660-3460606 (12 & 26)

Temp Laborers Needed

Signet Builders needs 20 temp farm laborers in Craig NE from 3/15/15-7/15/15 $13.59 hr 1 month experience required. On farms, unload materials, lay out lumber, tin sheets, trusses and other components for building livestock confinement structures. Build and erect walls and trusses. Lift tin sheets to roof and sheet walls, install doors and caulk structure. Clean up job sites. Must be able to lift and care 75lbs/75yds. Guaranteed offer of employment for a min. of 3/4 of the workdays of the total work contract period. Employer will: provide necessary tools supplies & equipment at no cost to the worker provide housing for workers who cannot return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday and reimburse the worker for transportation costs & subsistence to work site when worker completes 50% of the work period Report to or send resume to the nearest Missouri Department of Economic Development using job order # 260344

HELP WANTED

Jepson Lumber has an immediate opening for a yard laborer / truck driver.

Applicant must have a Class A (or be willing to obtain one) and will be responsible for delivering and unloading product to our customers (no overnight driving), as well as loading and unloading trucks at the yard, moving stock by hand and by forklift, stacking lumber and various other manual tasks as they arise.

Applicant must be able to lift 50# plus.

Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Please apply in person at 104 E Goggin Street, Macon, MO 63552

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GAME OF THE WEEK BMC vs BRASHEAR The Bucklin-Macon County Bulldogs went on the road to battle the Brashear Lady Tigers on Tuesday evening.

As the snow fell outside the two teams warmed up on the court. At the tip Savannah Jochem scored the first bucket of the game for BMC at the 6:54 mark of the first quarter. Allison Thompson answered right back for the Lady Tigers. The Bulldogs went into a full court presser defense to turn over the Tigers and then dropped into a 1-3-1 zone. The two squads battled to an 11-9 BMC lead after one quarter. The Lady Bulldogs opened the second quarter with a 3-pointer by Cheyenne Peterson.

The Lady Bulldogs had Caley Jackson score four straight on her own to lead 20-15. At the half the Bulldogs lead the Tigers 21-28. To start the second half Jackson scored again for BMC followed right away by a bucket from Mandy Taylor for Brashear. The two teams battled for the ball under the basket on both sides of the court.

Rachel Akins showed off her ball handling in the quarter as the Tigers tried to get the rock out of her hands. The Lady Tigers came roaring back at the end of the quarter as Mandy Taylor scored at the 1:02 mark of the third to take a 38-37 lead. BMC answered with back-to-back steals and full court layups. Allison Thompson shot a pass to Taylor for Brashear and she laid it in at the buzzer to cut the BMC lead 40-41 after the 3rd. Brashear took the lead to start the fourth on a shot by Skylar Housman.

Jochem gave it right back to BMC at the free-throw line as the two teams traded the lead back and forth. With the score tied 45-45 Peterson hit a big 3-pointer for the Lady Bulldogs. Thompson answered right back with a 3-pointer of her own for Brashear. The two teams were tied at 57-57 with 45 seconds on the clock. Abi Kerby was fouled and stepped to the line for the Lady Tigers. She hit both shots to give Brashear the lead. Mandy Taylor iced the game for Brasher with a big layup to make the score 61-57. That was the final score as both teams played well in a entertaining game. For BMC- Akins scored 14, Caley Jackson 6, Jochem 20, Megan Liebhart 2, Kellen Robertson 2 and Peterson 11. For Brashear-Abigail Kerby 12, Sidney Sykes 1, Thompson 10, Taylor 18, Abby Hall 12 and Skylar Housman 8 points.

City of La Plata Meeting

Present: Mayor Lois Bragg, Alderman John McGee, Alderman Dennis Jones, Alderwoman Susan Walker, Alderman Trent Perry and City Clerk Bobbie Jacques Also Present: USDA Representatives Leann Gleason and Trudy Ziegelhofer. George Hansen, Mike Binder, Jason Bunch and Ron Robinson Mayor Bragg declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited and Alderman McGee gave the invocation.

Consent Agenda: Alderman McGee made a motion and seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried ayes – Jones, Walker, McGee, Perry Mayor and Committee Reports: Mayor Bragg reviewed her report: (see attached) USDA – Leann Gleason, Trudy Ziegelhofer Ms. Gleason reviewed the wastewater project financing with the Board of Aldermen, informing them that the interest rate for the loan portion of the project was at 2.25% and advised the Board of Aldermen to sign documentation locking the interest rate. If the city moves forward with the wastewater project using the loan and grant proposed in discussions with the Board of Alderman, along with leveraged funds that are available, the average rate/user/month sewer fee would be $56.72.

The proposed package offers a 58% loan and 42% grant scenario with RD and CDBG participating in the funding.

Proposed Project Cost Total Cost $3,309,055 Applicant $ 55 CDBG $ 500,000 RD Loan $1,930,000 RD Grant $ 879,000 Alderwoman Walker made a motion and seconded

by Alderman Perry to authorize the Mayor to sign the documentation required by USDA to proceed with the loan/ grant project. Motion carried ayes – McGee, Jones, Walker, Perry Department Reports: Financial Update: City Clerk Jacques reviewed the following balance sheet.

Admin Cash -$121,362.77 Golf Cash -$424,238.14 Park & Rec Cash

$ 67,313.31 Library Cash -$200,776.87 Electric Cash $812,834.39 Water Cash $144,481.51 Sewer Cash -$ 20,333.80 Cemetery Cash -$ 7,949.95 D.A.R.E. Cash -$ 528.15 Electric Meter Cash $ 35,635.00 Water Meter Cash $ 17,830.00 USDA Reserve Cash $ 11,001.00 Sewer Reserve Cash $ 2,840.00 $316,745.53 C Y

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Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to approve Ozark Applicators, LLC to inspect and power wash the water tower in the amount of $1500.00. Motion carried ayes- McGee, Walker, Perry, Jones.

Police Department: Police Chief Bunch requested the Board approve activating a hot spot for the police department allowing them to access the citation program from the field.

Alderman McGee made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to approve activating a hot spot for the police department. Motion carried ayes- Walker, McGee, Perry, Jones Chief Bunch requested approval for purchasing a gun safe for the police department.

Alderman McGee made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to allow the police department to purchase a gun safe for the police department with a limit of spending at $950.00.

Motion carried Jones, Walker, Perry, McGee New Business: Spillway Santa Fe Lake- Alderman Perry Alderman Perry requested the Park and Recreation Board investigate doing some maintenance on the spillway at the Santa Fe Lake.

Phone System City Hall Mayor Bragg informed the Board the phone system in city hall needs updating, the system is not professional.

Alderman McGee made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to purchase a professional phone system for city hall. Motion carried ayes- Perry, Walker, McGee, Jones March Meeting: Mayor Bragg requested the March meeting be moved from

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 to Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. due to a scheduling conflict.

Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to move the March meeting to Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried aye- Walker, Jones, Perry, McGee Liberty Update: City Clerk Jacques gave an update regarding the proposal of Liberty Utilities purchasing the water/wastewater system.

The issue has been postponed until August election due to not being able to complete the terms of the sale prior to the April election.

Executive Session 610.021(3) Carri Matheney Pay Increase Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to move into executive session at 7:50 p.m. The vote as all aye. The motioned carried.

Alderman McGee made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to adjourn executive session at 8:30 p.m.

The vote was all aye. The motion carried.

With no further business Mayor Bragg adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

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2. Bills the owner at the end of each month.

3. Provides labor in a professional manner.

4. Discontinues project work at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.

Selection of successful bid will be determined by: 1. Percentage above the cost of material.

2. Size of the house. (Square footage) 3. Distance to the building site. (Within the school district boundaries is preferred) 4. The type of construction (i.e. ranch, cape-cod, two story) 5. The potential instructional value of the project.

The school will be pleased to provide information and technical assistance in plan selection and bid preparation. Bids should be delivered to the office of the Macon R-1 Superintendent, 702 N Missouri Street, Macon, MO by 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2015. The envelope should be clearly marked “Building Trades Bid”. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For further information, contact the Director of the Career Center, Pete Claas, or Doyle Cook, Building Trades Instructor at 660.385.2158 Consideration of Letting Bids for 2015 Mowing-Approved Request to Let Bids for Refinishing the High School Gym Floor-Approved Consideration of Recommended Missouri Board Association (MSBA) Policy Updates-Approved The next meeting was set for March 19th at 6 PM C Y

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February 25, 2015 Wednesday

by Doris Noah

WHERE WAS THE BLACKSMITH SHOP? In the Bits column last it was written that Howard Carter wondered if there ever was a blacksmith shop in Bucklin? He thought he could recall one here when he was a little boy.

Don Noah remembers that George Smith had a blacksmith shop in the mid 1940’s located where Lori Hanson’s Beauty Shop is now on N. Livingston Street.

He would come to town with his dad in the spring when Lester brought his plow shear in to be pointed. If his memory serves him correctly the shop was later operated

by Kenneth Smith. Otha Vobornik was called upon for more information and he remembers the Smiths having their shop at the location just south of Wicklund’s Store just as Don remembered. Otha also recalled that in the 1930’s a man named John Hamlin had a blacksmith shop in what is now the alley behind Tall Paul’s here on mainstreet. Mr. Hamlin was a very large burly man and everyone called him Grow John.

Glad to answer your question Howard. (Now I wonder if the correct term for that plow part is plow shear or plow share?)

DON’T LOOK NOW A young lady from our town went to a neighboring city recently with the aim of washing her new white car. The winter slush and mess had made it look a sight.

She proceeded to pull into the automatic car wash after having deposited the necessary amount of money and here is where the trouble began. First off lights flashed telling her to back up. What went wrong! She backed up once and pulled up again…….more lights flashing and warning her to back up. Back and forth a few times she went. Now she cranked the front wheel and that was not right for now she was up on the rail that sends the washing mechanism around. Good heavens, could it get any worse? Yes it could. As she finally straightened up the front wheel and shot out of the stall (the car not having been washed at all) she discovered a couple of good friends were parked right behind her waiting for their turn at the wash.

The end of the story is: she did tell her husband about her harrowing episode as soon as she got home for she knew if she didn’t her “good friends” would. The good friends had some unexpected entertainment on a winter afternoon.

CHARLEY JOYCE REMEMBERED A final word about the barber Mr. Charley Joyce: Laverne McCarty wrote his sister Linda about his trips to

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The Bucklin City Council met February 11th, 2015 in the City Hall. Present for the meeting were Mayor Don Noah, councilmen Terry Epperly, Leighton Reid, Larry Daniels and Bailey Frye: John Wright, Robert Walters, Larry Mills, Jim Kosman, Doris Noah, Frances Jenkins, Glen Kitchen and Tony Burns.

Mayor Noah called the meeting to order at 5:00 p m. Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve minutes of January meeting. Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve and pay bills presented.

Jim Kosman came before the council and asked if rock could be put on the roads at the cemetery? Council advised him they were looking into doing this.

Mayor Noah advised the council that the Larry and Thelma Jones family had raised funds to help remodel the cook shack in the park. He also asked the council to be thinking on how much the city would help with the project?

Motion was made, seconded and carried to grant sewer adjustments to Randy Dawson for $65.16 and to Pam Payne for $92.76.

Water Superintendent Walters thought that giving sewer adjustments to customers having water problems when the water went into the sewer should not get a sewer adjustment because the water goes into the sewer and has to be treated. Council will look into this.

Motion was made, seconded and carried to go into executive session at 5:35 with Clerk John Wright attending to record. Mayor Noah had a tape recording he made to advise the new members of the council about the water supply system from its beginning until the present as he recalled it.

Motion made, seconded and carried to go back into open session. Motion to adjourn made, seconded and carried at 5:48 p m.

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The wartime service of United States Army World War Two Veteran Alfred Kitchen, who died April 27, 1984, was recognized by members of the American Legion Green Hills Post 57, at the Bucklin Legion Hall, February 15, 2015.

Legionnaire Glen Kitchen, nephew of Alfred Kitchen, conducted research on his uncle’s South Pacific combat experiences and gave a monologue of Alfred Kitchen’s actions, hardships, and bravery on the World War Two battlefields of New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon where he was wounded mopping up on Mindanao, forty-nine days before the Japanese Emperor surrendered. Alfred Kitchen was awarded the Purple Heart and twice the Presidential Unit Citation. Alfred Kitchen’s daughter Joan Dunkin, who still farms on her father’s Macon County, Missouri family farm, was presented a shadow box with her father’s medals, unit insignias, and a wartime portrait photo by Post 57 Commander Ralph Thomas and Legionnaire Glen Kitchen.

the barber shop when he was a little boy. He mentioned the stuffed animals and little deer hooves that served as a hat rack. He also mentioned, as so many have, what a quick wit and sense of humor this old barber had.

No one has written to let me know what happened to the animals and unique hat rack when Mr. Joyce retired and Speedy Bloodgood bought the barber shop. Several readers did remember the sign on the front window advertising Baths for 25 cents. So far no one admits to having taken a 25 cent bath.

ODDS ‘N ENDS Last week Mrs. June Spencer wrote to inquire about the large picture that hung in the Bucklin State Bank before the American Legion Post #57 bought the building. So

far I have come up with nothing about the picture even though several remember it and where it hung. We will keep asking around and will no doubt come up with an answer.

It was good to hear from former Bucklin girl Linda McCarty and know she is keeping up with the happenings here in our little spot of Linn County.

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Mayor Dale Bagley called the meeting to order. The Council approved the minutes from the January meeting. The Council approved the Accounts Payable and Financial report. There was no Old Business. Council then moved on to New Business.

Request for Temporary Construction Easement and Temporary Street Closure: Jail Project – Jon Dwiggins.

Requesting construction easement locations and a temporary gate around the construction location. Temporary closer of short section of Sheridan St. Construction should start around the 25th of April.-Approved by the Council Ordinance - AN ORDINANCE WHICH VACATES THE NORTH-SOUTH UTILITY EASEMENTS BETWEEN LOTS #9 AND #10 PLUS THE NORTHSOUTH UTILITY EASEMENTS BETWEEN LOTS #10 AND #11 (MC Power Companies, Inc. solar generation farm lots). –Approved Ordinance - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE MASTER REIMBURSABLE UTILITY AGREEMENT (support buying American made products requirements as found in 23 USC 313 and 23 CFR 635.410 and restated document retention requirements for reimbursable projects when facilities occupy private easements).-Approved Ordinance - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF NEW COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AGREMENT FOR THE COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF MACON CITY LAKE AND BLEES LAKE (replaces December 2012 agreement with Missouri Department of Conservation and seeks funding to provide for facility improvements at Macon City Lake).-Approved Facility improvements at Macon Lake, New Boat Ramp, Courtesy Dock, Bathroom, Fish Cleaning Station and walkways.

Ordinance - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE FUNDS PROGRAM AGREEMENT (TAP grant agreement providing reimbursement for

project as completed).-Approved (part of the Sidewalk Project) Ordinance - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM(S); AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: IN THE CITY OF MACON, COUNTY OF MACON, STATE OF MISSOURI (this ordinance is a required part of the state revolving loan agreement process for wastewater treatment plant sludge dewatering improvements project).Approved (update of water ordinance to help with the slug water equipment) Ordinance - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A USER CHARGE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF MACON, COUNTY OF MACON, STATE OF MISSOURI, TO PROVIDE FUNDS NEEDED TO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (this ordinance is a required part of the state revolving loan agreement process for wastewater treatment plant sludge dewatering improvements project).-Approved This keeps Sewer base fee at its current rate $21.66 but would raise the per 1000 gallon charge from $3.04 to $3.85 cents.

Resolution amending the City of Macon Personnel Manual.-approved Mayors Report-thanked the street department for its work. Allowed Mr. Thompson to speak about the bid for rock material bid that was rewarded in January.

Mr. Thompson stated his bid would have saved the city money and asked they reconsider the bid awarded from last month. The Mayor responded that the Council was only able to use the information before them to award the bid.

Councils Report-No reports City Administrators Report-Ribbon Cutting for the Mid-Missouri Heart Center on February 27th. Help with Bidding on a Loch Haven parking lot under the Landfill Tipping fee.

City Clerks Report-No Report

instruction strategies and designing my own lab activities.

This program changed my instruction. My students said I came back a different teacher. The most meaningful piece for me was their recognition of my improved instruction. There is no part of my daily classroom routine that isn’t impacted by this program. I am constantly assessing my teaching and working to make my students question their learning, their reading and their laboratory findings to a greater degree.

Our FFA program at Smyrna High School completely embraces the three-component model. When I am a better classroom teacher, students complete better supervised agricultural experiences and go further in their FFA journey. Evidence can be seen in the number of student agriscience fair projects at the state, regional and national levels. My teaching partners are also ambassadors, and we facilitate a large number of state agriscience fair winners each year.

We are extremely proud of not only the number that compete but the rigor of their scientific inquiry. I challenge my administration to show me a better opportunity for students to practice STEM than in the agriscience program at Smyrna High School.

I encourage all agriscience teachers to apply for this amazing experience and the opportunity to change their instruction. It is a fantastic way to meet and network with colleagues from around the country. New doors have been opened for me beyond the agriscience classroom as well.

DuPont’s program manager for the institute, PJ Simon, asked me to apply for NASA’s Reduced Gravity Teacher Experience held during the summer of 2010. Three Delaware agriscience teachers, myself, and our students designed an inquiry-based experiment and were chosen to spend 10 days in Houston, Texas, testing our experiment in a reduced-gravity flight. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and something few people get to do. We worked with our students to develop it, and then reported the findings back to NASA. Our experiment was based on the Lab-Aids Biofuels Kit and was something we all do in our classrooms. This experience was a direct result of the agriscience teacher ambassador program.

In addition to my agriscience courses, last year I began teaching Advanced Placement environmental science.

The ambassador program provided the training and experience that gave me the confidence to get through my first year teaching it.

I owe so much to this program and feel that I would not be the teacher that I am today without this program to help shape me.

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Alexander Cosby Named to Dean’s List Alexander Cosby has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 semester at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. To make the dean’s list, students must earn

at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. He is the son of Pamela and Bill Cosby. Cosby is a graduate of Macon R-I High School.

Bucklin American Legion and Auxiliary Post 57

Bucklin American Legion and Auxiliary Post 57 held their monthly meeting on February 15th. Following a joint carry in dinner the legion and auxiliary members adjourned to their individual meetings.

President Jobson called the meeting to order. 14 senior members answered the roll call.

The results of the Americanism essay contest were as follows: Winners from the 3rd and 4th grade were: 1st place-Rieley Galckin, 2nd place-Haven Kridelbaugh and 3rd place was Aislinn Schick. 5th and 6th grade winners were 1st place-Lily King, 2nd place-Levi Herrington and 3rd place went to Cheyenne Ford.

Quilting will resume at the hall on March 2nd and 4rd. Members are to meet twice a week. During this time members will do many projects including lap robes and walker aprons. Quilts are also worked on during the year to be raffled

off for fund raising projects. All members are encouraged to participate.

The 5K run was discussed. It is to be held on August 1st. The auxiliary and legion members will combine their efforts to make the run successful. This is the main fund raiser for the legion.

The next auxiliary meeting is to be held on March 15th. Linda Balfour and Connie Floray will serve as co-hostesses.

The Garden Club The Garden Club met at the home of Mary Plumlee on Feb 16. Irene called the meeting to order by thanking the hostess for having us. Eleven members answered the roll call.

Penny drill was won Leila. Minutes were read and approved. No new business.

No birthdays in February. Leila won the prize for the word game.

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Feeders should be filled in late evening so birds can feed during the winter. Thistle is a must. Pine Seskins, winter visitors love this seed.

Meeting adjourned. Refreshments of cake, ice cream, nuts, candy and coffee were enjoyed by all. Nest meeting Next meeting will be with Betty Seidt.

Cut to the Chase

Strengthening Conservation Good For Everyone

By Dan Cassidy Missouri is blessed with an abundance of natural resources. From mighty rivers and clear flowing streams to oak forests and rolling hills, outdoor enthusiasts have options aplenty. Yet our good fortune should not be taken for granted and ways to improve land stewardship must never be discounted. Unfortunately, state legislators’ efforts to shed light on growing discontent with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) have been mischaracterized as an attempt to eliminate authority and funding rather than increase accountability and transparency.

Roughly two-thirds of the state’s six million residents live in urban areas. Yet, unlike western states, the majority of Missouri land is owned by private citizens—93 percent of the state’s The proposed bond issue would fund the following projects: 44 million acres. Yes, are sizeable public / Construction of a new gymnasium and stage at La Plata’s elementary school. there holdings, but successful land management must / Adding a covered awning to the front of the elementary building. incorporate private landowners.

How will these improvements help our students at La Plata R-II? In 1976, the Missouri The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires a specific amount of movement and exercise time for students on a daily basis. Due to the Constitution was current lack of space, the District is not meeting this daily requirement and is out of amended to create compliance. With the continued rise in chronic illness related to childhood obesity, a dedicated funding it is imperative the District educate our students on the benefits of daily activity and source for MDC. The the positive effect it has on personal health and wellness. department is funded in large part by a one-eighth The District recognizes the relationship between student well-being and student of 1 percent sales tax to achievement. This building addition will allow the District the opportunity to provide appropriate and sequential physical education and wellness activities. the tune of about $105 million in fiscal year 2014.

The covered awning will protect our students, faculty, and visitors from the eleThe General Assembly ments when entering and existing, as well as improve the appearance of the approves MDC’s budget school entrance. each year, yet this is largely ceremonial as suggestions What is the total cost of the projects and how long will it take to pay off? are not encouraged. The The total cost of the proposed projects is $1,635,000. If approved, the current debt chasm created in recent service levy would be extended for eight years. years with legislators who Will this increase my taxes? have become frustrated NO. Voter approval of the $1,635,000 general obligation bond issue would propose with MDC has grown, a ZERO increase to the current debt service tax rate levy of $1.30 per $100 of and more bills are assessed valuation, which is devoted to paying down debt. A successful introduced each session passage of the April 7th bond issue would simply extend the current debt to force changes within service levy. the department.

Legislators are not acting Is it true our school has one of the highest tax rates in the State? alone or out of spite.

No. The District’s total tax rate is $4.55 which ranks 390 out of 520 schools in the Many people, including State of Missouri. The District’s operating tax rate is $3.25; which ranks 221 out of 520

those who actually own and manage our natural resources, recognize and appreciate the expertise MDC brings to the table, but have become disenchanted as their concerns seem to have gone unheard. A quick reading of policies adopted by Farm Bureau members reveals several concerns along with two actions that, if adopted, would go a long way toward restoring trust in the department.

First, the one-eighth cent conservation sales tax should be subject to a statewide vote every 10 years. We are not calling for the tax to be eliminated, but believe that earmarked tax issues should never be placed in the Missouri Constitution unless there are provisions for automatic, periodic voter review. This is hardly a novel idea as the one-tenth cent soil and parks tax is placed on the ballot every decade. Lest anyone think this is Trojan elk, the soils and parks tax has passed every time with votes to spare in recent elections. To keep things fair, and again mirror the soils and parks tax, no taxpayer dollars should be used in the campaigns for or against continuation of the conservation sales tax.

Second, the size and nature of the Conservation Commission should be changed. Currently, the commission is comprised of four people appointed by the Governor. Commission meetings are an exercise in futility — requests to present comments must not only be submitted, but approved in advance. Witnesses say their piece to commissioners who sit in silence, ask no questions and offer no feedback. Increasing the number of commissioners will not make the body more hospitable, but it will assure better representation for all areas of the state.

Changing the culture of MDC officials to be more receptive of those with concerns or suggestions doesn’t require legislation, but would be a step in the right direction.

MDC and its proponents quickly circle the wagons when state legislators and others signal discontent. To supporters, you are with them or you are not… there is no middle ground. Sadly, this stifles progress and ignores many real conservationists around the state — those who own and manage the land.

schools in the state of Missouri. La Plata R-II has the third highest tax rate in the Tri County Conference, behind Meadville R-IV with a $4.85 total tax rate and Bucklin R-II with $5.36.

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Women Learn to Navigate Farm Ownership

Your farmer husband dies or divorces you. Or you and your siblings inherit the family farm. You join the ranks of the country’s 1 million lady landowners.

What now?

University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist Joe Koenen helps women navigate farm ownership and management through MU Extension’s Lady Landowner series.

Cindy Whitlock of Queen City uses the MU program. A fifth-generation Schuyler County farmer, she raises show sheep on 40 acres. There’s also a menagerie of guineas, peacocks, donkeys, cats, dogs, chickens and “whatever else anybody dumps out on the road.”

Her husband is a country doctor in nearby Lancaster. Both retired from the military before returning to Schuyler County. She wanted a rural lifestyle that revolves around knowing your neighbors, growing your own food and sharing time on the farm with grandchildren.

Whitlock represents many lady landowners who make a living and a life from the land. She was a member of MU Extension’s Downing 4-H Club 51 years ago and now helps as a project leader.

She and her husband follow grandchildren to FFA and 4-H shows during the year.

“We haven’t had a vacation that doesn’t involve livestock. We don’t do vacation. We do ‘show-cation,’” she says.

Whitlock says programs like Lady Landowner help her learn about farm finances, agronomy, livestock and more. MU Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service sponsor the program. No two lady landowner operations are alike, Whitlock says. There are landowners who are livestock or crop producers, and there are those who own the land but don’t farm it themselves.

TH Farm ownership is complicated, Koenen says.

Education on leases, fencing, succession planning and other issues provide help. The program also addresses family relationships within farm operations with assets of land, livestock and machinery.

TH More women than ever are landowners, Koenen says.

Women outlive their partners 87 percent of the time and many want to keep the land to pass on to the next generation.

“Farming is different from a lot of other businesses,” TH he says. “People want the farm to stay in the family.

Oftentimes, emotional ties to the land and a rural lifestyle make it difficult for families to make objective decisions about land ownership and management, and that’s where MU Extension and the Lady Landowner program step in.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture census figures from 2012 show 7 percent of U.S. farmland is controlled by women. Their farms are likely to be smaller—an average of 180 acres—and 76 percent had sales of less than $10,000 in 2012. Women operators average 60.1 years FOR SaLe..... of age and are likely to work off the farm.

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5 Myths About Losing Weight This Year M.D. Breaks Down Why It’s Not Your Fault More than a third of adults in the United States, 35.1 percent, are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Nearly 70 percent are at least overweight, and obesity in adolescents has quadrupled in the past three decades.

“Despite all the attention, an unhealthy amount of body fat remains an insidious problem,” says Dr. Eleazar Kadile, who specializes in treating patients with obesity and associated chronic disease.

“Most of us know we’re facing a national health crisis, yet diets for millions of Americans continue to be based in heavily processed foods. Obese people often live in perpetual shame, and many others believe they are right to blame the overweight and obese for their problem.”

Dr. Kadile, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine and author of “Stop Dying Fat” (www.kppmd.com), says poor attitudes and lack of understanding contribute significantly to this national crisis, which contributes to our national healthcare difficulties. He debunks five myths about being overweight and obese.

• “It’s your fault that you’re fat.” Obesity is caused by complex imbalances within a person’s body and his or her environment.

Some imbalances are exacerbated by poor dietary choices based on bad dietary information, personal history and psychological patterns. Together, the physiological, psychological, social and environmental causes of the disease of obesity create a predicament that obese people are drawn into and unable to get out of.

• Obese people are among the “fat and happy.” Large people can be masters at suppressing the indignities they suffer in society. The obese often have to pay first-class fare since cheaper seats for transportation are designed for thinner people. Most advertisements employ beautiful people who are thin, and rarely attractive actors who are larger. National campaigns to battle obesity do not focus on the factors beyond diet and exercise Missouri House of Representatives

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2/19/15 The week started off slow because of the weather, but the rest of the week was filled with long days. I have had many calls and e-mails regarding the bridge closing at the Thomas Hill Lake. I have been working with MoDOT on this important issue. I have been told that it will cost $650,000.00 to replace the bridge. I will keep you updated as I continue looking for funds to get this done.

This week, myself and other Representatives, have been working together in requesting that the Governor release the money that has been appropriated for our libraries. I am disappointed that the he would withhold money from our local libraries, that provide a valuable service to our communities. I would encourage you to call the Governor’s office and ask him to please release the money for our local libraries.

House Members Approve Voter ID Legislation (HJR 1 and HB 30) The House took action this week to pass legislation intended to protect the integrity of the voting process. The members of the House passed two pieces of legislation - one a proposed constitutional amendment and the other a statutory change – that would put in place a requirement that voters must show photo identification before casting their ballots.

This is an issue that has been debated in Missouri and in other states for years now.

In fact, Missouri saw a voter ID bill signed into law in 2006 only to see it later struck down by the Missouri Supreme Court. Since that time, the legislature has continued to work on the issue with the goal of finding a compromise that would require voters to prove their identity before voting without disenfranchising Missourians who don’t already have a photo ID. The legislation passed this week is meant

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that keep people overweight. Obese patients also spend an average of nearly $1,500 more each year on medical care than other Americans.

• Obese and overweight people just need the right diet. There’s no shortage of diets promoted by beautiful people who promise amazing results. If only overweight people eat what they eat, then they’ll be beautiful, too. But that’s just not true. What and how one eats is just a part of an excessive body mass index level. Other important factors to achieving a healthy BMI include good information regarding one’s health, sustained motivation to change, continuous learning, vigilance and an ability to be extremely honest.

• Food is not an obese individual’s friend; exercise is. Eat less; exercise more; lose weight – those have been the commandments in the religion of weight loss. But most obese people have tried this and it hasn’t worked. More than being a source of pleasure, comfort and survival, food is medicine.

“I’ve developed a complementary set of protocols that target an obese person’s specific set of problems,” Dr. Kadile says.

“Sometimes, you need to eat fat – the right kind – in order to burn fat. And, many exercises can actually harm an obese person. You can’t impose cookiecutter solutions to this complex problem and expect them to work.”

• Fat people need to “just do it” – lose weight. This attitude is not based in reality; it’s an over-simplistic response for a frustrating problem.

“Morbidly obese patients need plenty of preparation,” he says. “When a patient comes to me, I go through a rigorous list of questions regarding medical and family history. I ask about eating, sleeping and activity patterns, as well as medical conditions, emotional patterns, stress histories, good times and bad times, etc. I also have them go through an extensive battery of medical tests. That’s the effective and safe way of doing it.”

In other words, “just do it” just doesn’t cover it.

to address the primary concern of critics by providing a government-issued photo ID at no charge to anyone who doesn’t have one. An amendment added on the floor also provides those without proper identification with a means to obtain a free copy of a birth certificate, which would be needed to obtain a government-issued ID. In addition, to prevent the requirement from being a barrier to those who cannot obtain an ID and those born before 1950 who may not have documentation such as a birth certificate, the bill would allow these Missourians to vote by provisional ballot.

The House has advanced similar proposals in the past only to see them bog down in the Senate. As we send these pieces of legislation to the other side of the building, we will do our best to work toward a compromise with our Senate colleagues so that we can move these bills all the way through the legislative process. Keep in mind that the proposed constitutional amendment will require a vote of the people in order to be approved. Only if the people of Missouri decide that they want a system of voter identification will one then be put in place.

In the meantime, I am interested to hear your thoughts on this issue. Do you think it is important to require a photo ID to vote just as we require photo IDs to pick up a prescription or board a plane? Or do you believe a photo ID requirement would serve as a barrier to prevent some Missourians from voting? I look forward to hearing your responses.

House Approves Resolution to Challenge Constitutionality of President’s Executive Amnesty (HCR 12) In the same week a federal judge in Texas temporarily stopped the implementation of President Obama’s executive amnesty, the Missouri House adopted a resolution urging our Attorney General to join 26 other states

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Munzlinger Minutes What Your Hunting Permit Fees Really Pay For

This past month, State Auditor Tom Schweich issued a report on the flight operations of state agencies. Currently, three agencies operate the state’s aircraft fleet: the Missouri State Highway Patrol; the Missouri Department of Transportation; and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

The departments of conservation and transportation are the only state agencies that regularly fly governor-appointed commissioners to meetings.

In his report, Schweich estimated that the two departments could have saved approximately $294,000 of taxpayer money by paying mileage for commissioners to attend meetings like other state departments. Additionally, the departments could have saved $122,000 by using the state planes instead of charter flights. When using charter flights, the state planes were available 67 percent of the time.

These findings are especially troubling, considering the 2013 audit of MDC, which found that the Conservation Commission had spent a total of $3,381,615 to introduce 129 elk to the state, despite budgeting only $411,000 for the project. The project also fell short on its goal of bringing 150 elk to the state.

The 2013 audit also found that the Conservation Commission spent $74,040 on pay raises for seven department directors and chiefs in 2012, including a

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$20,004 (or 17 percent) pay raise for the department’s director. Additionally, the report states that “two [of the department’s four commissioners] did not report serving as board members of not-forprofit organizations on their financial disclosure statements, as required by state law. The commission contracts with both not-for-profit organizations.”

In addition to troubling audits in 2013 and 2014, the Conservation Commission proposed a budget increase of $15 million for 2016. The budget proposal, which only provided a three-line summary of expenses, explained the $15 million dollar increase was needed “for increased operating costs.” Comparatively, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, which has a budget of less than $40 million, provided a nine-page summary of its budget for the 2016 fiscal year.

Despite troubling findings from recent audits, the Conservation Commission continues to defend its fiscally irresponsible management of the MDC. A majority of the department’s budget comes from permit fees set by the department and a sales tax, which was approved by less than two percent of the vote in 1976. The sales tax has not been voted on since. In response to the actions of the Conservation Commission, I have filed Senate Bills 56, 178 and 337, as well as Senate Joint Resolution 1.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Thank you.

Tract 1—North 260.1 Acres consists of 210 Acres tillable, 2 machine sheds, 2 grain bins, 2 stocked ponds. Land fronts State Hwy OO. Tract 2—South 244.2 Acres consists of 145 Acres tillable, productive soils, an abundance of deer & turkey. Land fronts Holly Avenue.

Viewing: Sun., Feb 22 12-1PM

Auction Held At: Comfort Inn, 1821 N Missouri St., Macon, MO 63552

Nationwide Land Auctioneers

ADAM JOKISCH—877-566-8751

In Conjunction with Agriland Midwest (MWLC)

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that have filed suit against the executive order.

The lawsuit filed and joined by a coalition of states alleges that the president violated his obligations under the Constitution’s Take Care Clause, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act and federal immigration statutes. The lawsuit claims changes to these laws should be made by Congress, not the president.

HCR 12 approved by the House urges Attorney General Koster to join the lawsuit and oppose this president’s decision to suspend the nation’s immigration laws. I think it’s important to point out that this suit is not about the issue of immigration itself, but rather the glaring overreach of the president’s authority. Our government is meant to have a system of checks and balances that require the branches of government to work together in order to put new laws into effect. When the president circumvents the system through an executive order it flies in the face of our Constitution. Moving forward, we want to see the branches of government work together to address this incredibly important issue of immigration.

House Committee Considers Legislation to Combat Sex Trafficking (HB 152) Congresswoman Ann Wagner came to the State Capitol this week to speak in support of legislation designed to protect young people from the awful crime of sex trafficking.

Wagner, who has sponsored similar legislation on the federal level, wants to raise

awareness of the fact that it is not currently a crime to publish advertisements for sexual activity with a minor. While it seems hard to believe, it is true, and it’s something we want to change this year.

The legislation considered by the House Civil and Criminal Proceedings Committee would expand the crime of sexual trafficking of a child to include advertising a child participating in a commercial sexual act.

Individuals who engage in such advertising would be guilty of sexual trafficking of a child, which is a felony offense in Missouri with a possible maximum sentence of life in prison.

Our hope with this bill is to put an end to the many websites and online advertisers who are profiting from the sexual exploitation of innocent young people. With this bill, we can give law enforcement officials the tools they need to investigate and prosecute the despicable individuals who knowingly advertise the victims of sex trafficking.

Together we can put a stop once and for all to these horrible advertisements that have been used for the sexual exploitation and enslavement of innocent victims.

As always, it is an honor to serve you in the Missouri House. If you would like to discuss any issue, please call 573-751-6566. You can also email me at tim.remole@house.mo.gov .

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Area Auctions

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AUCTION OF FARM MACHINERY, LIVESTOCK, FARM RELATED & HAY

THURSDAY MARCH 5TH - 10

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Sale conducted 2 miles North of Lancaster, MO on Hwy 63

PUBLIC AUCTION

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION Thursday, March 19, 2015 @ 4PM 52 South Missouri • Macon, MO

Sellers: Greg & Cyndi Berglund

Directions: From Hwy 63 and Vine St. in Macon, MO go south to North Missouri Tire on the west side of Hwy 63. Building is located directly north of !COMMERICAL! Missouri Tire.

Terms and Conditions: 10% down day of auction with the balance due in 30 days or upon closing.

Real Estate: 7000 +/- sq ft metal building located in the busiest part of Macon, MO. This business building is in a great hi traffic location has office space, open space and shop space. Two bathrooms with handicap accessible, Hi efficient fracases, central air, 3 phase and single phase elect. Numerous hose reels, paint room with exhaust system. Two large over head doors and one airplane hanger door. This business has many opportunities for any type of business. This is a hard to find building don’t miss out on a great opportunity.

Other Items To Be Sold: 5hp Duplex industrial air compressor 2 stage 175 lbs air compressor, lighted sign w/removable letters (needs bulbs), older side by side refrigerator, Kenmore 12 cu ft chest type deep freeze, LP or Natural gas fire place, metal office desk, very nice large wood desk with cadenza, 4 legal size 4 drawer file cabinets, several office chairs.

Visit www.scottysauctionservice.com for full listing & pictures!

ScottyKuntz 573-356-4405

Kevin Keeling 573-682-4861

Randy Phillips

573-220-4226

PUBLIC AUCTION Machinery Auction Thursday, March 26 • 10am

Selling All Modern & Antique Tractors & Machinery Hay Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Lawn Mowers & Horse Drawn Equipment Held At: Lolli Bros. Livestock Market, Inc. Macon, MO

Consign Your Items NOW

Call: Dominic, Frankie & Tim

660-385-2516 or 660-651-4024 or 660-651-4040

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

Saturday, March 21, 2015 @ 10am 34772 Hwy 63, Macon, MO 63552 Owner: Greg & Cyndi Berglund

Directions: From Macon, MO go south on US Hwy 63 to Mahogony St. Turn east on cross over. Go north on 63 first driveway on east side of road to auction. Watch for signs day of auction.

Terms and Conditions: 10% down day of auction with the balance due in 30 days or upon closing.

HOME AND LAND SELL AT 12 NOON Real Estate: (Tract 1): 2010- (2400sqft) 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car attached garage, brick veneer ranch style home on 10 beautiful acres. This home has so much to offer. Has an open floor plan solid oak Amish made cabinets, lots of storage and space, and is very self efficient. The exterior is framed 2x6 walls and 2lb sprayed foam insulation, 15”sprayed fiberglass ceiling insulation, LP gas fireplace, EPA approved wood stove and propane heat, high efficiency central air, very low utilities. Also featuring a large garden with watering amenities from the pond. Established orchard with peach, apple, pear and young cherry trees, stocked pond with beech, large catfish and walleye. This house is built to last to keep you safe and warm through all weather conditions.

Shop: 4’x105’ insulated shop 2 baths, high efficient propane furnace, central air, 1 bedroom living quarters, two over head doors, two walk through doors, two sliding doors on the end for live stock or machinery. Chicken Coop: 12x16 insulated coop with concrete floor, heat and freeze proof water. Attached is a 16x16 green house. (Tract 2): 22 with 17+/- tillable acres with Hwy frontage. Also divided into 6 surveyed lots the 22 acres includes large nicely stocked pond, 100 yd shooting range with dirt back stop. 22 acres will be offered as one tract before we say sold we will offer 6 different lots. Land will be sold to the highest bidder of the two options.

For Viewing please contact Scott Kuntz 573-356-4405 Construction/Farm Equipment: 2005 Caterpillar 257B skid loader, heat and air, new tracks optional removable door, cutting bucket very nice and well maintained skid loader, IHI 55J mini excavator 3462 hrs, line bored shaft includes 12” and 24” bucket nice outfit, John Deere 2305 Hst, 4x4, 62” cut mower 3pt, only 418 hrs., Oliver 1755 w/Westendorf loader bale spike and bucket, excellent rubber, good solid tractor, 10’ HI-CO 3pt brush hog, Skid loader pallet forks, 8’ skid loader snow bucket, 3pt 12’ heavy duty blade, 4’ Land Pride 3pt off set rear tine tiller, (550 gal fuel tank with 550 gal of Hwy. diesel), (550 gal fuel tank with 550 gal of dyed farm diesel), 3-100 gal pickup fuel tanks w/hand pump, 185gal treated diesel in 5gal jugs, 90cc Suzuki four wheeler great shape. Quick hitch Welder/Power Washer/Etc.: Miller Thunderbolt XL 220 arc welder, GBC 3000 psi 4gal per min hot water #2 diesel power washer, hose real w/100’ hose only 5 hrs of use very nice, HD 1 cylinder Cummings diesel generator, 2 heavy duty metal band saws, small light duty band saw, 24 to 40 psi water pump, 4x7 heavy duty welding table, portable concrete mixer, 5hp single phase 80 gal Curtis air compressor, misc. hand tools, several pallets of sand bags, Many more item too numerous to mention. Livestock and equipment: 5 nanny goats, 1 Billy goat, 45 laying chickens, 5 roosters (1yr to 1 1/2yr old), 5 heavy duty like new corral gates, Like new heavy duty hay ring, small goat/sheep hay feeder, feed bunk, pickup bed of corn, Misc. hay, Auctioneers Note: Ladies and Gentlemen Greg and Cyndi Berglund have decided to retire and move toward southern Missouri.

They will be selling their home, land and personal property at auction with no reserve. The Berglund’s have taken the upmost care of everything. Their home and shop are in immaculate condition and all their personal property is in excellent working order. Mr. and Mrs. Berglund have customized their property to fit most anyones needs.

Will sell the following items for Wally & Carolyn Vincent, Bonelle Crosby, Roger & Mary Jarman, Drew Mills, and other estates and individuals at Christy’s Auction Barn in La Plata, MO on

SAT., FEB. 28 @ 10:00 A.M.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: White 15 cu. ft. Frigidaire chest type deep freeze – white Amana apartment size electric range (like new) – white portable Frigidaire dishwasher – microwave – Lifestyler (Sears) extra good treadmill – 2 full size beds complete (1 has near new box springs/mattress) – large oak 5 drawer chest of drawers w/matching night stand – dresser w/matching night stand – 3 lamp tables – 2 electric sewing machines in cabinets (1 is Singer zigzag) – nice heavy wood round dining table w/6 chairs & 2 extra leafs – good barrel leather divan w/matching bar stool – dark wood square dining table w/2 extra leafs & 4 chairs – small wooden desk – 3 older recliners – good small maple drop leaf dining table w/4 chairs – glider rocker w/matching ottoman – maple drop-leaf tea cart – older 3 cushion leather divan – 2 wooden entertainment centers – end tables – metal/glass shelving – plastic shelving – wooden wall racks – colored TV’s – swivel & occasional chairs – combination stepstool/ironing board – table lamps – large oil painting on canvas – various other pictures – small kerosene heater – exercise bike – high chair – baby exerciser – bedding/linens – clothes rack on rollers – lots of Christmas items – figurines – large amount of small electrical appliances – pots/pans – cookware – kitchen utensils – books – several cookbooks – new “Beanie” babies - miscellaneous items too numerous to mention. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Several new handmade throw rugs – handmade quilt – hand tied quilts – quilt pieces – fancy handwork – pictures/frames – new pair of high top lace shoes from Drake’s Store (Elmer) – pencil and pen collection (several are local advertisement) – depression glass – Goofus glassware – pressed/pattern glass – Coca Cola items – old/new dolls – few Barbie dolls – iron tea kettle – large set of China dishes - various other antiques & collectibles too numerous to mention. COINS: Small amount such as Indian Head pennies – Steel & Wheat pennies – Flying Eagle - 3 cent piece – Jefferson D nickels – V nickels – Buffalo nickels – uncirculated coins - $ silver certificate – 2 red sealed $2 bills – various other coins too numerous to mention. LAWN DECORATIONS: 2 large cement horse head busts – large 3 tier cement fountain w/statue – 2 tier cement fountain w/statue – 2 cement lawn benches – 2 cement bird baths – 2 cement toad stools – various other small lawn figurines TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS: Husqvarna 123L straight shaft weed eater – Skil 7 ¼” worm drive electric saw – Stihl electric head trimmers – Craftsman portable gasoline 6 hp 2300 psi power washer – like new 8 gallon electric/dry shop vac – 16’ aluminum extension ladder – wheel barrow – push lawn seeder – iron/wooden lawn bench – work bench – Shop Mate bench grinder – metal folding saw horses – pet taxis – log chains – several pipe wrenches – leg vice – assortment cabinet – several heavy duty extension cords – handyman jack – large assortment of hammers – gear puller – lots of lawn/garden tools – hose reel – garden hose – iron stand – C clamps – various amount of sockets (3/8 & 1/2 drive/S&K/deep well) – ratchets/extensions – standard & metric open & box end wrenches – various amount of hand powered tools - Craftsman 6.75 push mower – electric weed eater – child’s bicycles – lawn chairs – several pieces of adult/children camo and hunting clothing (mostly Redhead brand) – 6 bricks of 500 each 22 long rifle shells various other shop items too numerous to mention. GOLF CART: EZ-GO 4 wheel, electric golf cart, runs, w/top & windshield. Auctioneer’s Note: We will be running two rings part of the day – please plan to attend! Terms: Cash/ Check w/ID – Refreshments on grounds!

Christy’s Auction Service La Plata, MO 63549 660-341-4531 See Websites for Photos: www.dchristyauctions.com & Christy’s Auction Service on auctionzip.com

TRACTOR / HAY & MISC. EQUIPMENT 2005 Case IH MXU 110 (MFWD) fully equipped cab, buddy seat, 115 hp, dual hyd. remotes, 14.9-R28 front tires, 18.4R-38 rear tires, only 1226 one owner hours.Sells with Westendorf loader brackets and joy stick, No Loader; 2008 JD 568 Megawide Plus, twine tie baler, automatic chain oilers, only 3800 bales, S# E00568X346820; 2007 Case IH DCX131 13’ center pivot, swivel hitch disc mower conditioner, S# HCA0008121; 2010 Kuhn SR112 12 wheel speedrake, hyd. fold “as new”; JD 214 Square Baler; New Idea 3618 Manure Spreader; Kewance 15’ Cultimulcher; Fuerst 20’ Pasture Harrow on hyd. lift cart.; Bushhog 18’ hyd. wing fold disk; Case Mod 1200 22’ hyd. fold field cultivator; JD 167B 16 hole grain drill with grass seed attachment; Bushhog 8 Shank 3 pt chisel plow; JD F145H 4 Bottom Plow; (4) Killbros 350 Gravity Wagons on HD running gears; 500 gal Polly Tank sprayer cart with 30’ boom; Mayrath 8”x56’ Grain Auger; Rhino post hole digger, 12” auger; (2)8X14’ wagons SOIL MOVER / BACKHOE ATTACHMENT Soil Mover model 35R mini scraper, 6’ wide, hyd. driven pan, pin hitch S#JN12732; ARPS Model 730 3pt backhoe attachment, 22” bucket HAY / LIVESTOCK RELATED / MISC. Selling 200+/- large round bales of grass hay, twine tied, all put up in good weather conditions, 1st cutting , stored inside, sold in lots of 10, 20, 30 etc. to accommodate all buyers; (12) 8’ cement feed bunks; (7) bale rings; (4) hay saver bale rings; misc pipe gates; mineral feeder; several steel fence post and misc fencing supplies; Jet Co Mod. 70 WR barbwire roller; 18.4-38 Supr-Lok II dual rims; misc other shop and farm related items.

Ridgeview Acres Inc. Russ & Vicki Morton, Sellers McAfee/Hayes Auction Service, LLC 660-727-3796 www.mcafeeauctionservice.com

Special Bred Heifer, Bred Cow, Cow/Calf & Breeding Bull Sale February 28th • 11:00AM

Early consignments: Miller- 10hd Fancy Blk 2yr olds w/calves by side, avg.

1200lbs., (5hd Angus, 5hd Simi/Angus) Boot- 18hd Fancy Blk Bred Heifers, 1150-1250lbs, AI bred to Son of Brilliance, start calving March 25 with 8 day calving period, all native to North Missouri, complete vacc. program, 2hd Blk Bred Heifers, bred to low birth weight S&S Angus bull Britt- 10hd Blk Bred Heifers, 1150lbs, start calving March 1, bred to low birth weight Sygen Angus bulls Coleman- 35hd Blk/Bwf Fall-Calving Cows, 3-10yrs old, with big calves by side, bred to Red bull to start calving Sept. 1 Ochs- 25hd Blk Cows, 3-9yrs old, bred to Simi-Angus Simpson- 1hd Red Angus Bull, 4yrs old, low birth weight Novinger- 22hd Angus Cows, 6-10 yrs old, 3rd period preg, bred to top Angus bull Simpson- 1hd Red Angus Bull, 4 yrs old, low birth weight Martie- 1hd Registered Angus Bull, 4yrs old *Other Consignments: 9hd Blk/Bwf Cows, w/calves by side, been running back with Reg. Angus bull 12hd Blk/Bwf Spring-Calving Cows, 3-8 yrs old 8hd Blk/Bwf Cows, w/calves by side, 4-5 yrs old 1hd Reg. Angus Bull, 2 yrs old, trich & semen tested Many other cows in small lots also selling.

Special Calf & Yearling Sale March 3rd

Reminder: Special Registered Catalog Horse Sale Mar. 6th & 7th • 10am - Huge Tack Auction Mar. 5th • 3pm View updated consignments & market report at www.lollibros.com

If you have cattle to sell or need trucking call:

Dominic, Frankie or Tim at 660-385-2516 or 651-4024 or 651-4040 *Receiving Cattle On Sundays - Call*

PUBLIC AUCTION

SHELBY COUNTY REAL ESTATE AUCTION Wednesday March 4, 2015, starting at 10 AM Auction location : Community Center in Leonard, MO

3 Big Days

GUN AUCTION

Along with Western Memorabilia, Artifacts, Antiques, Sporting Goods & Ammo

Directions to Property : From Clarence, MO take Hwy. 151 north 12 miles to Hwy. B continue on straight on B for 1 mile to Shelby County Rd. 116, turn right go 1 mile to farm on the left. OR from Leonard, MO go west 3 miles on Hwy. 151 to Hwy. B turn right go 1 mile to Shelby County 116, turn right 1 mile to the farm on the left. The farm is located in the north east corner of the junction of Shelby County Roads 116 and 111.

March 19 - 21, 2015 Auction Held at

Lolli Bros Livestock Mkt. Inc. Old Winchesters - Colt Plus Modern Guns - Military Pistols - Shotguns - Rifles

160 acres offered in one tract, located in Township 59 N, Range 12 W, Section 14 in Shelby County, MO with County Rd. frontage along the south and west side. According to the Shelby County FSA office there is 136 acres tillable and currently in crop production, the balance is in waterways, roads, and a small amount of woods. There is rural water and a deep well.

There is a 10,000 bu. grain bin with drying floor, LPG heater, fan and unloading auger.

The demand for guns is very high!

Contact us now to consign your estate, collection or individual items

EAST FORK GUNS & COLLECTIBLES CO.

Terms and Conditions; 10% down day of auction, balance due and full possession given at closing in 30 days or less. Buyer to pay the 2015 property taxes and the title insurance premium.

660-385-2516 • 660-651-3496 or 660-651-4024

Seller: Margaret Kim (Jones) Mitchell

www.eastforkguns.com

704 MAIN ST MACON, MO 63552

For more information call Charlie Nordwald 636-795-4552 WHEELER AUCTIONS

Visit www.scottysauctionservice.com for full listing & pictures!

ScottyKuntz 573-356-4405

Kevin Keeling 573-682-4861

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573-220-4226

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CITY OF MACON CLARENCE COURIER CLARKE, PAT

The Macon County Home Press www.maconhomepress.com FINANCIAL REPORT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014

1. Bond Debt of Macon County Outstanding Dec 31, 2014 2. School Fund (A) Amount of Permanent and Township School Funds (B) School Fund Loans (C) Total Amount of Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures Collected During Year Turned into County Fund TAXATION A. Total Valuation of County for Purpose of Taxation B. Maximum Constitutional Rate Permitted for County Purposes Per 100 Dollars Assessed Valuation C. Rate Levied by County Commission for County Purposes for Year Ending Dec 31, 2014 After Tax Equalization Rollback D. Maximum Constitutional Rate Permitted for Road and Bridge Purposes (an additional 35 cents may be levied for road and bridge by vote of the people at special election) E. Rate Levied by the County Commission for Road and Bridge Purposes for the Year Ending Dec 31, 2014 Per 100 Dollars Assessed Valuation After Tax Equalization Rollback F. Rate Levied by Authorization of Special Election Apr 5, 2011 for County Road and Bridge Purposes G. Delinquent Taxes Outstanding All Years, General Revenue Only as of Dec 31, 2014

REVENUE GENERAL GENERAL REVENUE VENDOR ALAN R WYATT JON S. DWIGGINS MADISON D. BELT SHIRLEY ANN SIMS BRENDA GROZA TAMMY LYNN PERKINS LINDA MOHN KRISTA BRUNO DAVID V.BAKER JEANETTE RONCHETTO GARNA J FREDMAN KAREN J. BAKER PATRICIA A CHEEVER RHONDA CROW SHERRY MUNCY CHARLOTTE NEESON CINDY A WILHELM BRETT LEVETT AMBER WILHELM JEFFREY STACY CURTIS GLOVER DENATA SPARKS ROBERT SEINER II JESS E PANTALEO MICHEAL JOHNSTON LINDA S. JENKINS KEVIN L SHOEMAKER TYLER SOUTHER DAVID SUMMERS TRAVIS WILLIAMS JOHNATHON S TAYLOR TIMOTHY SLOVER ADAM T MILLER CODY BISCH ROBERT HENDRICKS MICHAEL SHIVELY JOSH MEISNER RHONDA K OLINGER KRISTIN DAWN BURKS SHERRIE DAVIS COREY R MOON JOHN H LARRICK ASHLEY ROBERTS BRIAN E HAYES LOIS J NOLAND PHYLLIS C REGER

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GROSS 29,390.00 27,390.00 27,390.00 41,500.00 22,049.53 14,825.00 19,589.00 41,500.00 26,104.08 41,500.00 17,407.68 4,601.03 583.00 1,776.50 41,500.00 9,904.40 4,199.00 28,055.64 17,015.23 26,848.92 27,685.10 4,868.76 1,151.08 28,055.64 31,655.28 11,187.69 46,000.00 31,655.28 28,055.64 25,420.87 28,055.64 24,916.15 28,277.94 9,421.66 4,019.54 17,354.33 51,000.00 27,349.68 29,046.84 1,398.25 4,859.52 6,630.00 2,724.00 14,000.00 41,500.00 8,421.60

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PURPOSE Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages

NET 21,645.54 20,840.84 19,665.88 21,197.44 14,101.33 12,172.40 14,396.83 29,148.33 20,749.24 25,357.62 13,254.52 3,843.40 538.40 1,640.60 27,367.97 7,098.20 3,556.54 20,008.54 12,642.36 21,036.55 21,637.55 4,374.26 1,063.02 23,241.32 23,863.79 7,896.76 33,486.50 22,287.42 18,787.92 19,669.22 20,846.58 21,713.53 22,092.92 7,686.30 3,064.81 8,474.90 35,987.58 19,470.78 24,582.96 1,249.71 4,487.78 6,122.78 2,479.65 8,173.99 22,431.57 7,630.62

Federal Tax State Tax Retirement Retirement Def Comp Insurance Health Ins Health Ins Health Ins Health Ins Garnishment

206,986.67 20,454.74 74,036.86 25,909.56 24,952.19 5,807.47 1,529.40 140,007.96 29,953.68 9,954.28 6,098.64

Uniform reimb

131.54

Web Desgin Supplies Supplies Board Bill Supplies Trash Hauling Checks Insurance Utilities/Pub Def Publications Supplies Insurance Supplies Supplies Reimbursement Inspection Lodging Software Maint Reimbursement Rent/Pub. Def Guardian Ad litem Uniform Detention Election Recount Survey Supplies Supplies Service Guard/Ad Litem Supplies Detention Reimbursement Legal Services Reimbursement Supplies Retirement/credit Juvenile Registration Software Maint Board Bill Service fee Service Publications Supp/Uniforms Shredding Fire ext. inspect Jury scripts Registration Fee Publications Election Recount Guardian Ad litem Postage Election Costs Aug Primary Training Bonds Supplies Reimbursement Supplies Supplies Supplies Board Bill

2,796.00 8,518.90 139.75 4,375.00 186.06 2,462.99 61.04 26.52 604.99 250.00 927.79 9,572.62 187.66 84.97 873.04 130.00 372.36 496.65 24.09 6,492.00 6,664.00 448.33 1,055.25 105.00 6,175.00 1,076.39 190.17 87.00 31,258.70 208.41 4,750.00 485.86 10,367.00 6.44 46.89 -23,717.87 3,015.00 900.00 114.29 680.13 23,948.47 9,331.30 754.48 2,127.54 387.77 701.50 4,395.75 50.00 94.76 105.00 1,335.48 18,270.00 41,900.00 354.82 275.00 28.72 19.52 375.07 2,072.53 20.00 80.00

CLIFF THORNBURG ATTY AT LAW CMRS-FP COUNTY CLERK ELECTION ACCOUNT COMFORT INN GENERAL REVENUE CONT. CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL REVENUE CONVENIENCE CARD/ORSCHLENS VENDOR CURT ALAN RGLOVER WYATT DAN MAYHEW JON S. DWIGGINS DATA COMM INC MADISON D. BELT DAVE'S SHIRLEYGRAPHICS ANN SIMSLLC DAVIESS-DEKALB BRENDA GROZA JAIL DIST TAMMY LYNN PERKINS DEBORAH NEFF LINDA MOHN DEE GATSON KRISTA BRUNO DELUXE BUSINESS FORM CORP DAVID V.BAKER DEPT OF REVENUE JEANETTE RONCHETTO GARNA J FREDMAN DIANA SCOTT KAREN J. BAKER DIRECTOR OF REVENUE PATRICIA A CHEEVER SECURITY DIV OF EMPLOYMENT RHONDA EAGAN'S CROW SERVICE LLC SHERRY MUNCY CO. INC ELKINS SWYERS CHARLOTTE NEESON ES&S CINDY A WILHELM FERRELLGAS BRETT LEVETT FIDLAR COMPANIES AMBER FORCE, WILHELM JORDAN JEFFREY STACY FULLER ELECTRIC(STEVEN FULLER) CURTIS GALLS GLOVER DENATA GRANITESPARKS DATA SOLUTIONS ROBERT SEINER CIRCUIT II GREEN COUNTY CLERK JESS E PANTALEO GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES MICHEAL JOHNSTON GROZA, BRENDA LINDA S. JENKINS GOVERNMENTOR SYSTEMS INC KEVIN L SHOEMAKER HACKMAN LAW FIRM LLC TYLER SOUTHER HALL, JENNIFER DAVID HARRISSUMMERS COMPUTERS TRAVIS WILLIAMS HAYES, BRIAN JOHNATHON S TAYLOR HEARROLD. JACK TIMOTHY SLOVER HELTON APPLIANCE ADAM T MILLER HOLIDAY INN SELECT CODY BISCH HOME PRESS, THE ROBERT HOWELL HENDRICKS COUNTY TREASURER MICHAEL SHIVELY IMS JOSH MEISNER J&R APPLIANCE RHONDA K OLINGER J&R APPLIANCE CENTER KRISTIN DAWN BURKS JAMES WILSON SHERRIE DAVIS JANE THOMPSON COREY R MOON JEFFRERY STACY JOHN H LARRICK JENKINS, LINDA S. ASHLEY JEPSON ROBERTS LUMBER CO., MACON INC BRIAN E HAYESFORD JOE MACHENS LOIS J NOLAND JOHNSTON, MICHAEL PHYLLIS C REGER JON DWIGGINS

INTERNALSOLUTIONS REVENUE SERVICE KARPEL KOHL WHOLESALE INC MO DEPT OF REVENUE L&B ELECTRONICS (L-R WOOD) LAGERS LAGERS CERF (5118) LAPLATA FAMILY WELLS FARGO ASPRACTICE TRUSTEE LARRICK, PAYLOGIXJOHN LEGAL DIRECTORIS PUB INC WASHINGTON NATIONAL INS CO LEVETT, ANTHEM BRETT BLUE CROSS / BLUE SHIELD LEWIS SHOP GROUPBODY BENEFIT SERVICES LEWIS AFLAC CO PRESS LJ HARTSUPPORT & COMPANY FAMILY PAYMENT CENTER LOWENBAUM PARTNERSHIPS MACON COUNTY TREASURER MAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 54 DESIGN GROUP LLC MAC WORKERS COMPENSATIONS ABC PRINTERS INC MACON BP AMOCO ABC PRINTERS INC/JUVENILE MACON CO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MACON CO. EXTENSION COUNCIL MACON CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY MACON INSURANCE MACON MEDICAL CLINIC MACON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES MACON VOCATIONAL TECH SCHOOL MACON-ATLANTA STATE BANK MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING LTD MALONEY'S HEATING & A/C MAPA MARCH, KIMBERLY MARION CO SHERIFF'S DEPT MARIPOSA PUB-D P WALBURG MARK TWAIN REG COUNCIL OF GOV'T MARTIN'S INC MCELHANEY PLB & HTG MC GOWEN PLUMBING MCI MEISNER & BURKS LLC MEYER LABORATORY INC MFA OIL CO., MACON MICHAEL SHIVELY

MID-WEST EXTRADITION AGENCY MIDSTATES ORG CRIME INFO MIKE DIEL MILLER'S REXALL DRUGS MISSOURI PRESS FOUNDATION MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL MJOA MO ASSN OF PUBLIC ADMINIST. MO ASSN/CO CLKS & ELECTION MO ASSN OF COUNTIES MO CIRCUIT CLERKS ASSN MO CO COLLECTORS ASSOC MO COUNTY TREASURER'S ASSN MO CORONERS MED EXAM ASSOC MO DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MO JUVENILE JUSTICE ASSOC MO MINI URBAN BOARD PROF ASS'N OF COURT CLERKS MO STATE AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROP MO VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISES MOHN, LINDA MONUMENT ENGRAVING & SERVICES MOPERM MOPS REVOLVING FUND MUFFLER MAN MUNCY, SHERRY NARTEC NIXLE LLC NOLAND CATERING O'REILLY AUTO PARTS INC OAT'S TRANSPORTATION OFFICE DEPOT ONSHORE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ORKIN EXTERMINATING OTIS ELEVATOR PACARF PAYLOGIX POSTMASTER PRATHER'S TOWING & AUTO PRENGER FOODS PRENGER'S QUICK LUBE PREWITT, PHILIP PRO-TECH CO INC QUALITY CHEMICAL CO MIDWEST QUILL QUILL CORPORATION RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL RANDOLPH CO. SHERIFF RANDOLPH COUNTY TREASURER RAYMOND ATTY AT LAW, STEVE E RECORDER'S ASSN OF MO REWOOD TOXICOLOGY LAB INC REGER, PHYLLIS RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES RESORT AT PORT ARROWHEAD RICK'S SERVICE & TIRE RICOH USA INC RICOH USA, INC RIEKEBERG & ASSOCIATES RIEKEBERG, TONI ROBERT T HENDRICKS ROSE HARRIS RUS T'S SAFEGUARD BUS SYS INC

GROSS 29,390.00 27,390.00 27,390.00 41,500.00 22,049.53 14,825.00 19,589.00 41,500.00 26,104.08 41,500.00 17,407.68 4,601.03 583.00 1,776.50 41,500.00 9,904.40 4,199.00 28,055.64 17,015.23 26,848.92 27,685.10 4,868.76 1,151.08 28,055.64 31,655.28 11,187.69 46,000.00 31,655.28 28,055.64 25,420.87 28,055.64 24,916.15 28,277.94 9,421.66 4,019.54 17,354.33 51,000.00 27,349.68 29,046.84 1,398.25 4,859.52 6,630.00 2,724.00 14,000.00 41,500.00 8,421.60

Registration Fee Publications Election Recount Guardian Ad litem Postage Aug Primary Training Bonds Supplies PURPOSE Reimbursement Net Wages Supplies Net Wages Supplies Net Wages Supplies Net Wages Board NetBill Wages Guardian Ad Net Wages litem Net Wages Reimbursement Net Wages Supplies Net Wages Deputy Supp Net Wages Fund Net Wages Election Recount Net Fee Wages Notary Net Wages Unemployment Net Wages Repairs Net Wages Supplies Net Wages Supplies FuelNet Wages Net Wages Service Net Wages Special PA Net Wages Repairs Net Wages Uniforms Net Wages Service Net Wages Partition Net Ins Wages Health Net Wages Reimbursement Net Wages Software Maint Net Wages Guard/Ad Litem Net Wages Reimbursement Net Wages Service Net Wages Reimbursement Net Wages Reimbursement Net Wages Equpiment Net Wages Lodging Net Wages Publications NetBill Wages Board Net Wages Shredding Net Wages Repairs Net Wages Repairs Net Wages Election Recount Net Wages Election Recount Net Wages Reimbursement Net Wages Reimbursement Net Wages Supplies Net Wages Repairs Net Wages Reimbursement Net Wages Reimbursement

FederalMaint Tax Software Jail State mealsTax Licensing Retirement Credit Retirement Prisioner Medical Def Comp Reimbursement Insurance Supplies Health Ins Reimbursement Health Ins Maintenance Health Ins Publications Health Ins Service Garnishment Legal Services Uniform reimb Registrations Web Desgin Work Comp Supplies Fuel Supplies Landfill Fees Expenses Contributions Insurance Work Comp Visit Service Training Supplies Supplies Service Training Reimbursement Board Bill Supplies Dues Supplies Repairs Repairs Telephone Guard/ad Litem Supplies Fuel Reimbursement Prisioner Transport Memebership Election Recount Prisoner RX's Publications Technology Dues Training Training registr.

Legal services Registration Registration Registration Registration Certificate Registration Registration Registration Supplies Supplies Reimbursement Services Prop/Liab Ins Training Repairs Reimbursement Supplies Public Alerts Training Repairs Contributions Office Equipment Web Hosting Service fee Service Contract Contributions Insurance Box rental Service Meals/Supplies Service Reimbursement Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Lodging Prisoner board VAWA Grant Guard/ad Litem Registration Lab Reimbursement Supplies Training Repairs Copier Service Supplies Reimbursement Reimbursement Election Recount Uniform Supplies

50.00 94.76 105.00 1,335.48 18,270.00 41,900.00 354.82 275.00 NET28.72 19.52 21,645.54 375.07 20,840.84 2,072.53 19,665.88 20.00 21,197.44 80.00 14,101.33 12,172.40 14,165.00 14,396.83 450.00 29,148.33 55.09 20,749.24 6,372.77 25,357.62 13,254.52 105.00 3,843.40 25.00 538.40 5,463.81 1,640.60 129.95 27,367.97 1,575.75 7,098.20 411.43 3,556.54 765.72 20,008.54 5,445.00 12,642.36 2,067.50 21,036.55 45.83 21,637.55 2,353.80 4,374.26 378.00 1,063.02 1,970.00 23,241.32 2,909.95 23,863.79 9.70 7,896.76 2,745.67 33,486.50 19,992.00 22,287.42 274.55 18,787.92 1,282.00 19,669.22 284.40 20,846.58 185.83 21,713.53 144.03 22,092.92 555.06 7,686.30 21.29 3,064.81 480.00 8,474.90 152.50 35,987.58 53.21 19,470.78 96.15 24,582.96 105.00 1,249.71 105.00 4,487.78 77.55 6,122.78 54.20 2,479.65 50.00 8,173.99 1,835.89 22,431.57 140.13 7,630.62 289.65

206,986.67 104.00 9,676.93 20,454.74 25,408.00 74,036.86 573.66 25,909.56 40.00 24,952.19 3,395.82 5,807.47 7.75 1,529.40 254.91 140,007.96 292.10 29,953.68 3,062.00 9,954.28 987.50 6,098.64 8,682.77 131.54 855.00 2,796.00 13,149.37 8,518.90 854.59 139.75 213,468.49 42,499.96 1,000.00 50.00 72.00 36,696.20 150.00 98.69 793.92 1,472.50 567.00 247.15 375.00 249.04 2,292.51 69.48 2,944.06 310.00 2,477.25 8,797.00 720.00 33,404.62 105.68 1,995.01 150.00 105.00 2,524.90 33.99 360.00 17.74 300.00 425.00 2,196.00 400.00 600.00 300.00 400.00 25.00 81.59 100.00 200.00 288.00 157.60 191.85 200.00 41,564.98 177.30 1,764.07 697.68 242.15 3,600.00 336.00 808.84 1,000.00 424.98 360.00 756.25 425.00 2,244.00 78.79 172.00 75.00 23,380.70 1,846.87 386.36 369.72 975.15 1,010.80 4,610.43 265.26 54,421.92 3,799.92 4,600.94 500.00 427.65 15.26 3,675.95 184.80 2,967.80 6,718.16 1,234.10 150.00 172.41 16.70 105.00 1,768.42 978.86

5C

RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES Supplies 3,675.95 February 25, 2015 184.80 RESORT AT PORT ARROWHEAD Training RICK'S SERVICE & TIRE Repairs 2,967.80 Wednesday RICOH USA INC Copier 6,718.16 GENERAL REVENUE CONT. RICOH USA, INC Service 1,234.10 GENERAL REVENUE RIEKEBERG & ASSOCIATES Supplies 150.00 VENDOR GROSS PURPOSE NET RIEKEBERG, TONI 172.41 ALAN R WYATT 29,390.00 Reimbursement Net Wages 21,645.54 ROBERT T HENDRICKS 16.70 JON S. DWIGGINS 27,390.00 Reimbursement Net Wages 20,840.84 ROSE HARRIS Election Recount 105.00 MADISON D. BELT 27,390.00 Net Wages 19,665.88 RUS T'S ANN SIMS 1,768.42 SHIRLEY 41,500.00 Uniform Net Wages 21,197.44 SAFEGUARD BUS SYS INC Supplies 978.86 BRENDA GROZA 22,049.53 Net Wages 14,101.33 SAM'S CLUB Membership 45.00 TAMMY LYNN PERKINS 14,825.00 Net Wages 12,172.40 SAMARTIAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Service 289.54 LINDA MOHN 19,589.00 Net Wages 14,396.83 SCHNEIDER AUTO GLASS Repairs 342.70 KRISTA BRUNO 41,500.00 Net Wages 29,148.33 SCOTT BETTES Supplies 12.26 DAVID V.BAKER 26,104.08 Net Wages 20,749.24 SEM APPLICATIONS INC Supples 605.00 JEANETTE RONCHETTO 41,500.00 Net Wages 25,357.62 SHELBINA WEEKLY Publications 30.15 GARNA J FREDMAN 17,407.68 Net Wages 13,254.52 SHELBY CO HEARLD Publications 28.38 KAREN J. BAKER 4,601.03 Net Wages 3,843.40 SHELBY CO TREASURER Reimbursement 727.75 PATRICIA A CHEEVER 583.00 Net Wages 538.40 SHERIFF CIVIL FEE FUND Partition 30.00 RHONDA CROW 1,776.50 Net Wages 1,640.60 SHOEMAKER, KEVIN Reimbursement 119.15 SHERRY MUNCY 41,500.00 Net Wages 27,367.97 SHOEMAKER, TAMMY D Reimbursement 361.96 CHARLOTTE NEESON 9,904.40 Net Wages 7,098.20 SIDS AUTO SHOP Maintenance 479.53 CINDY A WILHELM 4,199.00 Net Wages 3,556.54 SIMS, SHIRLEY A. Reimbursement 443.54 BRETT LEVETT 28,055.64 Net Wages 20,008.54 SIRCHIE INC Equipment 475.29 AMBER WILHELM 17,015.23 Net Wages 12,642.36 SOUTHER, TYLER Reimbursement 20.47 JEFFREY STACY 26,848.92 Net Wages 21,036.55 SPIN CITY Jail laundry 4,727.69 CURTIS GLOVER 27,685.10 Net Wages 21,637.55 ST LOUIS POST DISPATCH Publications 500.00 DENATA SPARKS 4,868.76 Net Wages 4,374.26 SUNBRITE LAUNDRY INC Service 742.71 ROBERT SEINER II 1,151.08 Net Wages 1,063.02 SYDENSTRICKER FARM & LAWN INC Equipment/Serv 688.92 JESS E PANTALEO 28,055.64 Net Wages 23,241.32 TAB PRODUCTS CO. Supplies 408.81 MICHEAL JOHNSTON 31,655.28 Net Wages 23,863.79 TACTICALGER.COM Supplies 2,139.57 LINDA S. JENKINS 11,187.69 Net Wages 7,896.76 TAMMY PERKINS Reimbursement 11.85 KEVIN L SHOEMAKER 46,000.00 Net Wages 33,486.50 TAN-TAR-A RESORT Lodging 730.96 TYLER SOUTHER 31,655.28 Net Wages 22,287.42 TEEPLE INS AGENCY INC Bonds 1,188.00 DAVID SUMMERS 28,055.64 Net Wages 18,787.92 TETER PLUMBING Repairs 573.05 TRAVIS WILLIAMS 25,420.87 Net Wages 19,669.22 THE CRUSE LAW FIRM PC Legal Parent 4,211.00 JOHNATHON S TAYLOR 28,055.64 Net Wages 20,846.58 THE KANSAS CITY STAR Publications 315.00 TIMOTHY SLOVER 24,916.15 Net Wages 21,713.53 THOM PSON REUTERS - WEST Subscription 45.00 ADAM T MILLER 28,277.94 Net Wages 22,092.92 TIMOTHY SLOVER Services 14.02 CODY BISCH 9,421.66 Net Wages 7,686.30 TOSHIBA Supplies 276.83 ROBERT HENDRICKS 4,019.54 Net Wages 3,064.81 U S BANK Safe deposit rent 90.00 MICHAEL SHIVELY 17,354.33 Net Wages 8,474.90 U.S. CELLULAR Service 400.15 JOSH MEISNER 51,000.00 Net Wages 35,987.58 ULTRA CHEM INC Supplies 404.89 RHONDA K OLINGER 27,349.68 Net Wages 19,470.78 VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS INC Fuel 88.02 KRISTIN DAWN BURKS 29,046.84 Net Wages 24,582.96 WAGES WORKS Compliance Fee 257.05 SHERRIE DAVIS 1,398.25 Net Wages 1,249.71 WAL-MART COMMUNITY Supplies 3,414.15 COREY R MOON 4,859.52 Net Wages 4,487.78 WALKER, RYAN Reimbursement 68.71 JOHN H LARRICK 6,630.00 Net Wages 6,122.78 WALLER, DANIEL Reimbursement 342.77 ASHLEY ROBERTS 2,724.00 Net Wages 2,479.65 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL Service 1,666.41 BRIAN E HAYES 14,000.00 Net Wages 8,173.99 WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC Supplies 2,239.99 LOIS J NOLAND 41,500.00 Net Wages 22,431.57 WHITE CHIMNEY SPEC INC Repairs 1,017.00 PHYLLIS C REGER 8,421.60 Net Wages 7,630.62 WILCOX TIRE Repairs 1,024.98 INTERNAL REVENUE Federal Tax 206,986.67 WIILLIAMS, TRAVIS SERVICE Reimbursement 105.26 MO DEPTDDS, OF REVENUE State Dental Tax 20,454.74 WILSON JAMES A Prisioner 120.00 LAGERSWIDE TECHNOLOGY INC Retirement 74,036.86 WORLD Supplies 60.05 CERF TREE SERVICE Retirement 25,909.56 YARNS Service 175.00 WELLSARCHITECTURE FARGO AS TRUSTEE Def Comp 24,952.19 Nform LLC Architect 98,632.90 PAYLOGIX Insurance 5,807.47 WASHINGTON NATIONAL INS CO Health Ins 1,529.40 TOTAL 2,238,897.59 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS / BLUE SHIELD Health Ins 140,007.96 GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES ROAD & BRIDGE Health Ins 29,953.68 VENDOR PURPOSE WAGES PAID AFLAC Health Ins 9,954.28 GEORGE W. SCHUMANN 26,935.20 NetGarnishment Wages 18,009.54 FAMILY SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 6,098.64 GERALD (GARY) LOVE 27,542.68 Net Wages 21,087.29 MACON COUNTY TREASURER Uniform reimb 131.54 WILLIAM L GREGORY 26,935.20 Net Wages 18,413.33 54 DESIGN GROUP LLC Web Desgin 2,796.00 JIMMY DEAN HOUGHTON 27,012.60 Net Wages 20,227.68 ABC PRINTERS INC Supplies 8,518.90 CALVIN L. ALLEN 26,935.20 Net Wages 18,563.96 ABC PRINTERS INC/JUVENILE Supplies 139.75 EDWARD E. PEAVLER 27,283.20 Net Wages 20,389.48 BARRY F. PATRICK 1,238.40 Net Wages 1,141.85 MELVIN E. YOUNG 26,935.20 Net Wages 18,646.07 LESTER W. SNOW 26,935.20 Net Wages 20,212.04 RICKY D. DANNER 26,935.20 Net Wages 18,539.15 CHRISTOPHER W WADDLE 34,020.00 Net Wages 19,692.86 JEFFERY D WILSON 21,430.15 Net Wages 11,863.27 MATTHEW W. BUESCHER 9,810.30 Net Wages 7,695.72 ISAIAH E. CURTIS 15,348.98 Net Wages 9,688.59 PAUL E VANLUE 26,806.20 Net Wages 20,184.47 ANDREW R. DAWSON 26,896.50 Net Wages 20,177.11 CORY W. SNOW 27,269.20 Net Wages 20,030.59 ADAM JOHNSTON 22,448.00 Net Wages 13,790.25 DAVID CHEEVER 13,990.05 Net Wages 12,325.84 BRETT BOCKE 12,559.00 Net Wages 10,151.14 ROBIN WAHNER 7,144.34 Net Wages 5,956.15 AARON COSBY 11,234.00 Net Wages 9,499.91 LENNOTH ERIC GREENWOOD 6,626.00 Net Wages 5,740.31 CHRISTOPHER PALMER 3,256.00 Net Wages 2,862.82 CODY GLADBACH 1,428.00 Net Wages 1,196.74 SHIVELY, MICHAEL J 718.75 Net Wages 310.89 KEVIN WRIGHT 176.00 Net Wages 162.54 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Federal Tax 110,769.57 MO DEPT OF REVENUE State Tax 10,334.26 LAGERS Retirement 48,708.54 CERF Retirement 5,836.52 WELLS FARGO AS TRUSTEE Def Comp 1,200.00 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD Health Ins 73,249.91 AFLAC Health Ins 5,680.80 PAYLOGIX Health Ins 6,102.31 FAMILY SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER Garnishment 12,247.22 GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES Health Ins 14,162.42 LEGALSHIELD Insurance 478.80 A&W COMMUNICATIONS Service 1,334.16 ABC PRINTERS INC Supplies 108.83 ADVANCED DISPOSAL Trash hauling 1,292.04 AHRENS STEEL & WELDING Repairs 710.02 AIRGAS INC Supplies 3,998.74 ALLEN, CALVIN Reimbursement 120.00 ALTORFER INC Repairs 16,019.17 AZDELL HYDRAULICS INC Insurance 4,952.94 BAKER DIST CO. MIKE Supplies 613.11 BROWNFIELD OIL CO INC Fuel 203,292.57 BUESCHER, MATT Reimbursement 120.00 BUTNER'S CAR WASH Car Wash 19.25 C & R MARKETS Supplies 93.84 CARQUEST OF MACON Supplies 7,756.19 CENTRAL STONE CO Gravel 6,964.02 CHARITON VALLEY COMM CORP Service 1,539.64 CHARLEY'S SERVICE INC Tires 3,549.52 CHEEVER, DAVID Reimbursement 120.00 CHRONICLE HERALD PUB. CO. Publication 141.75 CINTAS Suppies/uniforms 2,170.97 CINTAS FIRE PROTECTIONS Inspection 127.00 CITY OF ATLANTA Service 334.57 COLUMBIA FREIGHTLINER Repair 2,151.10 CONST & AGGREGATE PRODUCTS Supplies 1,209.02 CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPEC Supplies 1,363.43 CONTRACTOR SUPPLY COPR Supples 270.00 CONVENIENCE CARD/ORSCHELN Supplies 1,591.37 CORN BELT MANUFACTURING Repairs 73.50 CROWN POWER & EQUIPMENT Repairs 1,444.41 CO DANNER, RICKY D Reimbursement 120.00 DIGITY MEDIA LLC Service 100.00 EBERLY'S STARTER SERVICE Service 788.30 ED PEAVLER Reimbursement 120.00 EMPLOYEE SCREENING SERVICES Drug screening 976.00 FASTENAL CO Supplies 454.37 GENTNER HYDRAULICS & FABRICATION Repairs 123.55 GINGERICH SAWMILL & LOGGING Lumber 4,000.00 GLENN'S GARAGE DOORS Repair 1,000.00 GREGORY, WILLIAM Reimbursement 120.00 GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC Supplies 48.20 GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES Health Ins 947.61 HARLAND RENTAL & SUPPLY Supplies 482.23 HINES PERFORMANCE PARTS Supplies 48.54 HOUGHTON, JIM Reimbursement 120.00 HUDSON SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT CART 6,500.00 INTERSTATE BATTERIES Supplies 3,215.89 J&R APLIANCE CENTER Repairs 655.15 JENKINS HEATING & COOLING Repair 10,630.45 JEPSON LUMBER CO MACON

GENTNER HYDRAULICS & FABRICATION Repairs GINGERICH SAWMILL & LOGGING Lumber GLENN'S GARAGE DOORS Repair GREGORY, WILLIAM Reimbursement February 25, 2015 GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC Supplies Wednesday GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES Health Ins HARLAND RENTAL & SUPPLY Supplies ROAD & BRIDGE CONT. HINES PERFORMANCE PARTSROAD & BRIDGE Supplies PURPOSE WAGES Reimbursement HOUGHTON,VENDOR JIM HUDSON ROAD GEORGE SPECIAL W. SCHUMANN 26,935.20 Net Wages DISTRICT GERALD (GARY) LOVE 27,542.68 CART Net Wages INTERSTATE BATTERIES WILLIAM L GREGORY 26,935.20 Supplies Net Wages J&R APLIANCE CENTER JIMMY DEAN HOUGHTON 27,012.60 Repairs Net Wages JENKINS CALVIN L.HEATING ALLEN & COOLING 26,935.20 Repair Net Wages JEPSON CO MACON EDWARDLUMBER E. PEAVLER 27,283.20 Net Wages INC BARRY F. PATRICK 1,238.40 Supplies Net Wages JIREH MELVIN E. YOUNG 26,935.20 Tires Net Wages KIRKSVILLE FARM & HOME LESTER W. SNOW 26,935.20 Supplies Net Wages KNAPHEIDE EQUIP CO RICKY D. DANNER 26,935.20 Repairs Net Wages LAPLATA SPECIAL ROAD CHRISTOPHER W WADDLE 34,020.00 Net Wages CART DISTRICT JEFFERY D WILSON 21,430.15 Net Wages LEWIS BODY SHOP Repair MATTHEW W. BUESCHER 9,810.30 Net Wages LIBBY MACHINE Repairs ISAIAH E. CURTIS 15,348.98 Net Wages LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS Lodging PAUL E VANLUE 26,806.20 Net Wages MAC WORKER'S COMPENSATION FUND Worker's Comp ANDREW R. DAWSON 26,896.50 Net Wages MACON CO ENHANCED 911 Signs CORY W. SNOW 27,269.20 Net Wages MACON CO SOIL DISTRICT Contribution ADAM JOHNSTON 22,448.00 Net Wages MACON ELECTRIC COOP INC Service DAVID CHEEVER 13,990.05 Net Wages MACON MEDICAL CLINIC Screening BRETT BOCKE 12,559.00 Net Wages MATCTO Supplies ROBIN WAHNER 7,144.34 Net Wages MARTIN'S INC Repairs AARON COSBY 11,234.00 Net Wages MCI Service LENNOTH ERIC GREENWOOD 6,626.00 Net Wages MFA AGRI SERVICES Supplies CHRISTOPHER PALMER 3,256.00 Net Wages MFA OIL CO Fuel CODY GLADBACH 1,428.00 Net Wages MFA OIL CO MACON Fuel SHIVELY, MICHAEL J 718.75 Net Wages MFA OIL COMPANY Fuel KEVIN WRIGHT 176.00 Net Wages MFA PROPANE Propane INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Federal Tax MHC KENWORTH - COLUMBIA Repairs/Supplies MO DEPT OF REVENUE State Tax MICHAEL SHIVELY Reimbursement LAGERS Retirement MO STATE AGENCY FOR CERF Retirement SURPLUS Supplies WELLS FARGO Def Comp MO-TRIM INC AS TRUSTEE Repair ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD Health MOBERLY MEDICAL CLINICS Screening Ins AFLAC MOTORS Health Ins MOBERLY Repairs PAYLOGIX Health Ins MODOT BUILDING FUND Repayment FAMILY SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER Garnishment MOPERM Prop/liab ins GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES Health Ins MOTION INDUSTRIES LEGALSHIELD Insurance COLUMBIA Supplies A&W COMMUNICATIONS Service MUFFLER MAN Supplies ABC PRINTERS INCSIGNS Supplies NEWMAN TRAFFIC Signs ADVANCED Trash hauling NICK'S FARMDISPOSAL TIRE INC Supplies AHRENSQUARRIES STEEL & WELDING Repairs NORRIS LLC Gravel AIRGAS INC Supplies O'REILLY AUTO PARTS INC Supplies ALLEN, CALVIN Reimbursement PAGLIAI COLLISON REPAIR Repair ALTORFER INC SAFETY Repairs POWELL & SON Repairs SERVICE AZDELL HYDRAULICS INC Insurance QUINCY MACK SALES Repair BAKER DIST CO. MIKE& SERVICE INC Supplies QUINN LUMBEROIL COCO INC Repair BROWNFIELD Fuel RASCAL FLATMATT INC Tires BUESCHER, Reimbursement SAMARTIAN MEMORIAL BUTNER'S CAR WASH Car Wash HOSPITAL Screening C & R MARKETS Supplies SCHEPPERS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK Supplies CARQUEST OF MACON Supplies SCHUMANN, GEORGE Reimbursement CENTRAL STONE CO Gravel SCOTTY'S Equipment CHARITONAUCTION VALLEY COMM SIDS Repair CORPAUTO SHOP Service SKYLINE MATERIALS Gravel CHARLEY'S SERVICE LTD INC Tires SMITH MOTOR Repair CHEEVER, DAVID Reimbursement SNOW, LESTER Reimbursement CHRONICLE HERALD PUB. CO. Publication SYDENSTRICKER FARM & LAWN INC Repair/Supplies CINTAS Suppies/uniforms TOTAL HEALTHCARE Screening CINTASFAMILY FIRE PROTECTIONS Inspection TRI CONST EQUIP CO CITYSTATE OF ATLANTA Service INC Repairs COLUMBIA FREIGHTLINER Repair UNIQUE AUTO REBUILDERS INC Repair VAN LUE, PAUL Reimbursement WAGE WORKS Compliance Fee WAL-MART COMMUNITY Supplies WEST BUILIDING CENTER Supplies WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC Supplies WIRECO WORLD GROUP Supplies YOUNG, MELVIN Reimbursement

6C

TOTAL

ASSESSMENT FUND

VENDOR PAUL ALAN SPENCER GLEN E MANSFIELD JR. RHONDA L. ANNO TRACEY BURCH LOR PHILLIPS DAVID MINER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MO DEPT OF REVENUE LAGERS CERF WELLS FARGO AS TRUSTEE BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD AFLAC PAYLOGIX GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION II CIRCUIT COURT ABC PRINTERS INC CHARITON VALLEY COM CORP CHRONICLE HERALD PUB CO CMRS-FP DAVID MINER

WAGES 41,500.00 1,713.60 16,562.40 15,752.76 14,793.21 15,111.96

EDWARD J RICE CO. INC GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES GOVERNMENTOR SYSTEMS INC J&R APPLIANCE CENTER JIGGS MINER LEWIS COUNTY PRESS MAC WORKERS COMP MACON CO. ROAD & BRIDGE MACON INSURANCE CO MACON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES MCI MIDLAND GIS SOLUTIONS MO ASSESSOR'S ASSN MOPERM RICOH RICOH SPENCER, ALAN STATE FARM INSURANCE WAGE WORKS

PURPOSE Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Federal Tax State Tax Retirement Retirement Def Comp Health Ins Health Ins Insurance Health Ins Garnishment Supplies Service Publications Postage Lease Supplies Postage/Prof Serv Insurance Software Maint Supplies Training Advertising Workers Comp Fuel Reimb.

Bond Service Service GIS NADAFees Insurance Maintenance Service Reimbursement Insurance Compliance Fee

TOTAL

123.55 4,000.00 1,000.00 120.00 48.20 947.61 482.23 48.54 PAID 120.00 18,009.54 6,500.00 21,087.29 3,215.89 18,413.33 655.15 20,227.68 10,630.45 18,563.96 20,389.48 542.35 1,141.85 66,511.09 18,646.07 88.29 20,212.04 1,109.42 18,539.15 19,692.86 6,500.00 11,863.27 379.81 7,695.72 125.00 9,688.59 173.77 20,184.47 25,106.20 20,177.11 6,105.83 20,030.59 3,000.00 13,790.25 6,152.80 12,325.84 144.00 10,151.14 100.00 5,956.15 970.44 9,499.91 52.65 5,740.31 467.70 2,862.82 20,508.80 1,196.74 74,746.24 310.89 1,252.55 162.54 3,783.34 110,769.57 2,715.05 10,334.26 439.00 48,708.54 5,836.52 582.00 1,200.00 1,119.49 73,249.91 145.00 5,680.80 200.45 6,102.31 39.00 12,247.22 26,870.58 14,162.42 478.80 199.30 1,334.16 319.90 108.83 360.74 1,292.04 1,204.20 710.02 147,261.87 3,998.74 9,867.44 120.00 673.00 16,019.17 600.00 4,952.94 5,798.78 613.11 77.99 203,292.57 271.00 120.00 19.25 93.86 93.84 2,151.67 7,756.19 120.00 6,964.02 600.00 140.00 1,539.64 57,756.22 3,549.52 826.51 120.00 120.00 141.75 3,221.35 2,170.97 510.00 127.00 334.57 15,793.64 2,151.10 415.00 120.00 189.15 423.82 345.96 1,588.45 2,268.00 120.00

6,839.09 190.28 3765.21 96.38 250.00 27.00 3,496.10 2,014.20 50.00 3,500.00 116.67 250.00 2,210.00 2,473.02 755.99 92.05 988.27 184.05 38.80

181,751.48

PROS. ATTY TRAINING FUND

VENDOR CAMDEN ON THE LAKE COREY MOON LODGE OF THE FOUR SEASONS MEISNER, JOSH OLINGER, RHONDA TAN-TAR-A RESORT

PURPOSE Training Reimbursement Lodging Reimbursement Reimbursement Lodging

PAID 162.74 17.61 158.62 364.00 156.69 158.02

TOTAL

1,017.68

SHERIFF REVOLVING

VENDOR ABC PRINTERS CHARITON VALLEY COMM HARRIS COMPUTERS L&B ELECTRONICS MO SHERIFF'S ASSOC MO STATE HIGHWAY PAROL QUILL CORPORATION

ADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING PAPAADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING

VENDOR DENNIS JONES & ASSOC DEPT OF REVENUE KARPEL

PURPOSE Supplies Service Equipment Equipment Training Training Supplies

PAID 329.00 571.25 1,282.00 450.00 3,780.00 420.00 31.97

TOTAL

6,864.22

PURPOSE Software MOPS Software Child Support Publications VAWA Grant Service Books Salaries

WAGES

LINN CO TREASURER MO SUPREME COURT PUBICATIONS RANDOLPH COUNTY TREASURER STUCORE COMPUTERS WEST PUBLISHING PAYMT CRT TRANSFER TO GENERAL REV

460.00 830.00 100.00 500.00 125.00 2800.08 180.00 45.00 4227.91

TOTAL FUND ROAD & BRIDGE - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

VENDOR VENDOR DENNIS JONES & ASSOC AHRENS & WELDING DEPT OFSTEEL REVENUE AIRGAS KARPELINC AZDELL HYDRAULICS INC LINN CO &TREASURER BENTON ASSOCIATES MO SUPREME COURT PUBICATIONS BLEIGH CONSTRUCTION RANDOLPHOF COUNTY MACONTREASURER CARQUEST MACION STUCORE VALLEY COMPUTERS CHARITON COMM CORP WEST PUBLISHING PAYMT CRT CONVENIENCE CARD/ORSCHELN TRANSFER TO GENERAL REV DEPT. OF REVENUE

GINGERICK SAWMILL & LOGGING HARLAND RENTAL HOWE COMPANY LLC HUDSON SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT JEPSON LUMBER CO MACON INC JOHN WATSON LAPLATA LUMBER & HARDWARE INC LAPLATA SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT MACON COUNTY SOIL DISTRICT MARTIN'S METAL CULVERTS, INC MFA AGRI SERVICES MIDWEST EQUIP SALES CO LLC MULTIFARIOUS CO NORRIS QUARRIES LLC O'REILLY AUTO PARTS INC OMNITRACS INC QUINCY MACK SALES & SERVICE SCHEPPERS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK SHAFER KLINE & WARREN SKYLINE MATERIALS LTD THOMPSON BROS READY MIX INC TRI STATE CONST EQUIP CO INC WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC WILLIAM ANDERSON WIRECO WORLD GROUP TRANSFER TO GENERAL REVENUE TRASNFER TO COURTHOUSE/JAIL

1,432,630.09 PAID 27,848.61 1,399.03 11,992.84 12,541.70 10,872.54 12,072.04 23,438.01 1,757.00 10,857.15 4,217.35 4,212.00 18,091.58 419.64 856.21 4,671.70 575.18 1,404.45 4,160.32 70.25 2,730.00 226.77

COLLEGE MOUND COMMUNITY Demo Derby 2,189.90 CENT COLTON BARRON Demo Derby 100.00 COMMUNITY TRASH SERVICE Demo Derby 975.00 CONVENIENCE CARD/ORSCHELN Supplies/Derby 445.46 The Macon County Home Press DAREN BOLING Demo Derby 100.00 www.maconhomepress.com DIGITY MEDIA LLC Demo Derby 1,250.00 DRAYSE LINEBERRY HARRIS Refund 120.00 COUNTY PARK FUND CONT. COUNTY PARK FUND FANTAZIA CIRCUS Refund 90.79 VENDOR PURPOSE WAGES NET PAID FULLER ELECTRIC Repair 839.87 ROSE KELSH 12,828.12 Demo Net Wages 10,570.68 GLADHILL, JEFF Derby 300.00 RONALD L WATTS 13,297.19 Net Wages 11,706.61 GLADHILL, LORI Demo Derby 300.00 DAVID FULLER 2,388.22 Demo Net Wages 2,205.54 GOLEN EAGLE DISTRIBUTING Derby 803.00 SALLY 1,253.00 Net Wages 1,157.15 GROZA,WATTS BRENDA Demo Derby 100.00 INTERNAL RENTAL REVENUE SERVICE Federal Tax 6,220.75 HARLAND & SUPPLY Supplies 130.46 MO DEPT. OF REVENUE State 183.00 HAWKEYE TRADER Demotax Derby 275.00 ABC PRINTERS INC Supplies 370.45 HAWKINS INS GROUP Insurance 2,808.00 ADVANCED DISPOSAL Trash 3,120.22 J&R APPLIANCE ServiceHauling 25.96 ALDRIDGE, JOHN 400.00 JAMCO AWARDS Demo Derby 419.00 BEUX BELLES Refund 50.00 JAYDE&SCHILLING Demo Derby 100.00 BEVIER FIRE PROTECTION 100.00 JEFF MCVANEY Demo Derby CJ PORTER Demo Derby 100.00 JEPSON LUMBER CO MACON Supplies 102.15 29,760.00 CASH/CO PARK/DEMO DERBY JON RADAR Demo Derby 100.00 CHARITON VALLEY COMM CORP Service 875.60 KELSH, ROSE Reimbursement 267.65 COLLEGE KLTI RADIOMOUND COMMUNITY Demo Derby 100.00 Demo 2,189.90 CENT KTVO Demo Derby Derby 1,250.00 COLTON BARRON Demo Derby Derby 100.00 KXEO/KWWR Demo 163.00 COMMUNITY TRASH SERVICE Demo 975.00 KZBK/KFMZ RADIO Demo Derby Derby 252.00 CONVENIENCE CARD/ORSCHELN Supplies/Derby 445.46 KZZT Demo Derby 504.00 DAREN BOLING Demo 100.00 LION'S CLUB Demo Derby Derby 100.00 DIGITY MEDIA LLC Demo Derby 1,250.00 MAC WORKER'S COMPENSATION DRAYSE LINEBERRY HARRIS Refund comp 120.00 FD Worker's 896.33 FANTAZIA CIRCUS DISTRICT RefundDerby 90.79 MACON AMBULANCE Demo 240.00 FULLER CO ELECTRIC RepairDerby 839.87 MACON RESCUE SQUAD Demo 6,222.44 GLADHILL, JEFF COOP INC Demo Derby 300.00 MACON ELECTRIC Service 8,054.89 GLADHILL, LORI 300.00 MACON JAYCEES Demo Derby 548.54 GOLEN EAGLE DISTRIBUTING Demo Derby 803.00 MACON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Service 9,173.30 GROZA, RURAL BRENDAFIRE DEPT MACON Demo Derby 100.00 HARLAND RENTAL & SUPPLY Supplies 130.46 MARK ANTAL Demo Derby 100.00 HAWKEYEINC TRADER Demo Derby 275.00 MARTIN'S Supplies 8.95 HAWKINS INSPLUMBING GROUP & Insurance 2,808.00 MCELHANEY HEATING Repair 732.22 J&R APPLIANCE Service 25.96 MFA AGRI-SERVICES Supplies 92.20 JAMCO AWARDS Demo Derby 419.00 MILLER, JASON Demo derby 100.00 JAYDE SCHILLING Derby MOPERM Prop/Liab ins 2,932.42 JEFF MCVANEY Demo Derby 100.00 MS. JUNELUMBER LONG CO MACON Supplies 25.00 JEPSON 102.15 PROCTER, Demo Derby 42.00 JON RADARKIRBY 100.00 QUINN Lumber 859.04 KELSH,LUMBER ROSE CO Reimbursement 267.65 KLTI RADIO DemoDerby Derby 100.00 RASH, KEITHON Demo 100.00 KTVO WATTS Demo Derby 1,250.00 SALLY Service 280.00 KXEO/KWWRGEORGE DemoDerby Derby 163.00 SCHUMANN, Demo 300.00 KZBK/KFMZ RADIO Demoderby Derby 252.00 SCHUMANN,RYAN Demo 100.00 KZZT SHIRLEY Demo Derby 504.00 SIMS, Reimbursement 31.34 LION'S CLUB Demoderby Derby 100.00 SNEED, TOMMY Demo 100.00 MAC WORKER'S STAPLES CREDITCOMPENSATION PLAN Supplies 115.89 FD Worker's comp 896.33 STEWART, JOHN Demo Derby 200.00 MACON AMBULANCE DISTRICT Demo Derby 240.00 SUNBRITE LAUNDRY INC Supplies 1,369.54 MACON CO RESCUE SQUAD Demo Derby 6,222.44 SYDENSTRICKER FARM & LAWN MACON ELECTRIC COOP INC Servicerepair 8,054.89 INC Equip.

1,584.15 MACON JAYCEES Demo Derby 548.54 SYSCO Supplies 381.98 MACON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Service 9,173.30 TRAVELING SANDBLASTER Service 80.00 MACON RURAL FIRE DemoDerby Derby 100.00 ULTIMATE DERBY LLCDEPT Demo 9,500.00 MARK ANTAL DemoDerby Derby 100.00 UNITED RENTALS Demo 487.24 MARTIN'S INC Supplies 8.95 VOX BOX, THE Supplies 390.59 MCELHANEY WADE KING PLUMBING & Service 150.00 HEATING COMMUNITY Repair 732.22 WAL-MART Supplies 242.30 MFA AGRI-SERVICES Supplies 92.20 WESTLAKE'S HARDWARE Supplies 170.58 MILLER,TIRE JASON Demo derby 100.00 WILOX Repair 14.00 MOPERMSECURITY SERVICE Prop/Liab ins 2,932.42 WOODS Demo Derby 100.00 MS. JUNE LONG Supplies 25.00 ZIEBARTH, ARNOLD Parts/Labor 129.13 PROCTER, KIRBY Demo Derby 42.00 VOIDED CK#4300 - Reissued Demo Derby (3,483.00) QUINN LUMBER CO Lumber 859.04 TOTAL 123,602.31

PURPOSE WAGES PURPOSE WAGES Software Supplies MOPS Suppl/Rep Software Child Supplies Support Engineering Publications Starr Bridge VAWA Grant Supplies Service Service Books Supplies Salaries License

Lumber TOTAL Supplies Engineering Sales Tax Supplies Supplies

PAID460.00 451.90 830.00 189.23 100.00 2,750.71 500.00 4,089.50 125.00 154,102.55 2800.08 120.99 180.00 625.00 45.00 113.50 4227.91 44.00 3,840.00 9,267.99 129.99 45,230.13 29,827.59 133.39 420.00

Supplies Sales tax Equipment Supplies Culverts Supplies Equipment Supplies Gravel Supplies Technology Equipment

54.28 29,827.59 100.00 71.93 59,247.26 902.45 83,000.00 2,850.00 115,598.05 1,476.46 1,437.60 32,800.00

Supplies Starr Bridge Gravel Supplies Equipment Supplies Equipment Supplies Admin Fee Loan

326.04 35,200.31 7,676.59 2,772.00 14,925.00 593.10 19,000.00 1,042.61 25,000.00 325,000.00

TOTAL

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FUND

VENDOR CALLAO C-8 SCHOOL ED ROEHR SAFETY PRODUCTS EMBASSY SUITES GRANT WRITING USA JOHN GRAHAM MANGT SERVICES JOHNSTON, MICHAEL BRETT LEVETT LODGE OF THE FOUR SEASONS MISSOURI SHERIFF'S ASSOC MNOA MO SHERIFF'S ASSOC NE WISCONISN TECH COLLEGE QUALIFICATION TARGETS INC SHOEMAKER, KEVIN TYLER SOUTHER WADE KING WEBER & ASSOCIATES

9,267.99

PURPOSE Reimbursement Training Training Training Training Reimbursement Reimbursement Training Training Registration Registration Training Equipment Reimbursement Reimbursement Supplies Training TOTAL

1,000,969.75

PAID 50.00 909.62 510.24 425.00 225.00 67.73 195.00 142.87 2,727.26 150.00 100.00 350.00 99.88 91.37 11.08 30.00 300.00 6,385.05

SHERIFF CIVIL FEES

VENDOR CHARITON VALLEY COMM L & B ELECTRONICS MACON CO ECONOMIC DEV MISSOURI SHERIFF ASSN NORTH MO DRUG TASK FORCE PRAETROIAN GROUP INC THE GUN GROVE LLC TRK SPECIALTIES

PURPOSE Service Supplies

PAID 212.36 360.00

Loan Repay Training Membership Service Equipment Supplies

21,225.00 899.25 4,800.00 437.50 3,262.00 592.00

TOTAL

31,788.11

PURPOSE Service Equipment Repairs Equipment Service Service Service Service Service Supplies Equipment Reimb/Chairs Equipment

TOTAL

VENDOR

PAID 7,409.00 130.00 74,999.99 1,228.41 12,895.87 6,131.98 3,000.00 3,900.00 325.00 328.50 1,170.00 1,633.46 529.00

ROSE KELSH RONALD L WATTS DAVID FULLER SALLY WATTS INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MO DEPT. OF REVENUE ABC PRINTERS INC ADVANCED DISPOSAL ALDRIDGE, JOHN BEUX & BELLES BEVIER FIRE PROTECTION CJ PORTER CASH/CO PARK/DEMO DERBY CHARITON VALLEY COMM CORP COLLEGE MOUND COMMUNITY CENT COLTON BARRON COMMUNITY TRASH SERVICE CONVENIENCE CARD/ORSCHELN DAREN BOLING DIGITY MEDIA LLC DRAYSE LINEBERRY HARRIS FANTAZIA CIRCUS FULLER ELECTRIC GLADHILL, JEFF GLADHILL, LORI GOLEN EAGLE DISTRIBUTING GROZA, BRENDA HARLAND RENTAL & SUPPLY HAWKEYE TRADER

PURPOSE Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Net Wages Federal Tax State tax Supplies Trash Hauling Demo Derby Refund Demo Derby Demo Derby Demo Derby Service Demo Derby Demo Derby Demo Derby Supplies/Derby Demo Derby Demo Derby Refund Refund Repair Demo Derby Demo Derby Demo Derby Demo Derby Supplies Demo Derby

NET PAID 10,570.68 11,706.61 2,205.54 1,157.15 6,220.75 183.00 370.45 3,120.22 400.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 29,760.00 875.60 2,189.90 100.00 975.00 445.46 100.00 1,250.00 120.00 90.79 839.87 300.00 300.00 803.00 100.00 130.46 275.00

PAID 4,250.00 4,250.00

RECORDER'S USER FUND VENDOR ABC PRINTERS INC CHARITON VALLEY COMM CORP ELKINS SWYERS CO INC MISSOURI STATE PA ARCHIVES COLL'N FEE VENDOR KARPEL SOLUTIONS

PURPOSE Supplies Service Supplies DELArchival TAX

PURPOSE TOTAL Supplies

PAID 161.15 290.00 1,456.89 45.00 PAID 1,953.04 100.00

PA COLL'N FEE DEL TAX VENDOR KARPEL SOLUTIONS

PURPOSE Supplies

PAID 100.00

TOTAL

100.00

LOCAL EMERGENCY PROTECTION COMMITTEE

VENDOR CITY OF MACON MACON CO HEALTH DEPT NOLAND'S CATERING POSTMASTER SEON THOMAS CATERING

PURPOSE TOTAL Reimbursement Training Training Postage Box Training

PAID 100.00 1,015.73 40.08 350.00 48.00 525.00

TOTAL

1,978.81

ELECTION SERVICES FUND

VENDOR

PURPOSE Maintenance Supplies Equipment

PAID 6,300.00 65.43 99.00

TOTAL

6,464.43

PURPOSE Supplies

PAID 1,105.73

ES&S OWEN G DUNN CO STUCORE COMPUTERS LLC

VENDOR RDJ SPECIALTIES INC

DARE

TOTAL

RECORDER’S TECHNOLOGY RECORDER'S TECHNOLGYFUND FUND

VENDOR FIDLAR TECHNOLGIES MID-CONT MICROGRAPHICS INC

113,681.21

COUNTY PARK FUND WAGES 12,828.12 13,297.19 2,388.22 1,253.00

PURPOSE Administration TOTAL

COUNTY PARK - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND

VENDOR HOWARD ELECTRIC INC JEFF DAVIS SALES & SERVICE MACON CO R&B Cap Impr Fund MACON ELECTRIC COOP MACON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES MC ELHANEY PLUMBING & HEAT MID AMERICAN AUCTION CO PETRE CONSTRUCTION SCHUMANN, PAUL SHELBY STEEL LLC TRI STATE CARPORTS INC WATTS, RON WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC

CDBG GRANT VENDOR MARK TWAIN REG COUNCIL

PURPOSE Microfiliming Microfiliming

PAID 1,311.95 134.00

TOTAL

1,445.95

COLLECTOR'S MAINTENANCE FUND VENDOR

ABC PRINTERS INC ATRIUM FINANCE I LP CHARITON VALLEY COMM CORP DATA COMM DIRECTOR OF REVENUE JOHNATHAN BASLER MCCA RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES RICOH USA, INC RONCHETTO, JEANETTE WALMART COMMUNITY TRANSFER TO GEN REVENUE

1,105.73

PURPOSE

PAID

Supplies Training

2,526.48 282.48

Maintenance Software Notary Labor Supplies Supplies Service Reimbursement Supplies Web Design

328.75 1,086.00 25.00 238.00 50.00 700.81 673.00 360.54 78.53 2,796.00

TOTAL

9,145.59

LAW ENFORCEMENT RESTITUTION

VENDOR 41 ST JUD CIR DRUG COURT APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC CURT GLOVER INTOXIMETER, INC KARPEL SOLUTIONS MACON CO ECONOMIC DEVELOP REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LAB STOPTECH LTD THOMSON REUTERS - WEST WAL-MART COMMUNITY TRANSFER TO GEN REVENUE

PURPOSE Contribution Equipment Reimbursement Equipment Equipment Loan Repay Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Salaries

PAID 1,500.00 4,700.00 952.60 385.00 800.00 21,225.00 555.00 2,939.00 554.60 576.07 7,500.00

Interest Income………………………………………………….

Office Supplies………………………………………………..

Receipts & Balances…………………………....……

TotalOffice Expenses……………………………………….

Supplies………………………………………………..

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014…………………….

Total Expenses……………………………………….

LAW ENFORCEMENT RESTITUTION VENDOR

PURPOSE

The Macon County Home Press 41 ST JUD CIR DRUG COURT Contribution www.maconhomepress.com APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC Equipment

PAID 1,500.00 4,700.00 952.60 385.00 800.00

CURT GLOVER Reimbursement INTOXIMETER, INC Equipment CONT. LAW ENFORCEMENT RESTITUTION KARPEL SOLUTIONS Equipment MACON CO ECONOMIC DEVELOP Loan Repay 21,225.00 REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LAB Supplies 555.00 STOPTECH LTD Supplies 2,939.00 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST Supplies 554.60 WAL-MART COMMUNITY Supplies 576.07 TRANSFER TO GEN REVENUE Salaries 7,500.00

TOTAL

INMATE SECURITY FUND

VENDOR 911 CUSTOM BOB BARKE COMPANY INC CHARITON VALLEY COMM DAVE'S GRAPHICS LLC FULLER ELECTRIC GALLS GEO COMM INC GLOBAL SOFTWARE CORP HALL SEED & CHEMICAL LLC HARRIS COMPUTERS L&B ELECTRONICS MACON ATLANTA STATE BANK PROMED MEDICAL SUPPLIES ROMAINE COMPANIES TURNKEY CORRECTIONS WESTLAKE HARDWARE

PURPOSE Equipment Supplies Service Supplies Service Equipment Software Software Supplies Maintenance Equipment Supplies Supplies Supplies Commissary Supples TOTAL

41,687.27

PAID 1,210.20 969.19 1,505.00 850.00 158.69 264.97 1,120.00 254.00 322.00 762.00 2,662.40 46.40 950.00 686.00 133.68 129.99 12,024.52

MODOT BUILDING

VENDOR A2Z SERVICES, LLC ATIS ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS BOB'S LOCK & KEY CUMMINS MID-SOUTH, LLC D & K SUPPLY INC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FULLER ELECTRIC HOLMAN CONST & EXCAV HOWARD ELECTRIC JENKINS HEATING & COOLING JETT LAWN CARE MACON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES MAINTENANCE ENGINNERING LTD MALONEY'S HEAT & A/C MC ELHANEY PLUMBING & HEAT MIDWEST ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MO DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MOPERM OTIS ELEVATOR CO PETERS HEATING & AIR THE KIRBY VALUATION GROUP WESTLAKE HARDWARE INC WYATT, ALAN

PURPOSE Service Elevator Service Supplies Inspection

PAID 483.00 130.00 40.00 1,000.02 280.00

Service Repair Service Service Service Service Utilities

252.00 148.98 4,600.00 1,092.00 2,951.71 2,755.00 8,790.78

Service Service Repairs

592.68 3,937.40 1,775.18

Service Certificate Insurance Elevator Service/Supplies Appraisal Supplies Reimbursement

437.50 25.00 14,427.00 400.00 7,376.75 3,000.00 9.99 42.00

TOTAL

54,546.99

COURTHOUSE/JAIL

VENDOR NFORM ARCHITECTURE LLC TRANSFER TO GEN REV

PURPOSE Architect Reimbursement

PAID 119,449.37 112,220.40

TOTAL

231,669.77

RECAPITULATION FOR THE YEAR 2014 GENERAL ROAD & RD & BDG ASSM'T PARK COURTHOUSE/ LAW ENFORCE- Com Dev * OTHER REVENUE BRIDGE CAP IMP CAP IMP JAIL MENT TAX Block Grant FUNDS Bal 1/1/14 286,391.90 704,149.81 341,847.79 167,238.14 39,757.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 339,218.76 Property Tax 555,452.26 754,970.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sales Tax 714,422.18 0.00 714,421.37 0.00 348,781.17 57,191.54 28,596.07 0.00 0.00 Use Tax 53,826.52 26,913.14 53,826.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Inter-Gov 177,543.61 814,222.62 234,532.99 40,512.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,250.00 8,354.16 Charge for Services 394,875.19 58,500.39 10,093.01 183,924.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 217,576.42 Interest 2,058.57 3,951.71 2,032.24 888.82 488.05 245.62 4.50 0.00 1,405.33 Other 271,936.03 29,441.66 95,988.40 549.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 169,500.87 Transfers 151,744.31 0.00 74,999.99 0.00 0.00 325,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Rev 2,321,858.67 1,688,000.23 1,185,894.52 225,875.02 349,269.22 382,437.16 28,600.57 4,250.00 396,836.78 Less Exp 2,238,897.59 1,432,630.09 650,969.75 181,751.48 38,681.22 119,449.37 0.00 4,250.00 294,853.78 Less Trfs 0.00 0.00 350,000.00 0.00 74,999.99 112,220.40 0.00 0.00 14,523.91 Bal 12/31/14 369,352.98 959,519.95 526,772.56 211,361.68 275,345.98 150,767.39 28,600.57 0.00 426,677.85 * Other Funds include Law Enforcement, P.A.Training, Sheriff Revolving, P.A. Admin Handling, Law Enforcement Fund, Sheriff Civil Fees, Park, Victims of Domestic Violence, Recorder User Fund, PA Deliquent Tax, Local Emergency Planning Comm, County Clerk Election Services, DARE, Recorder Technology Fund, Collector Tax Maintenance, County Law Restituion, Inmate Security, MO DOT Building.

326.81 234.31 234.31

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014…………………….

February 25, 2015 LAW LIBRARY FUND Wednesday

HUDSON SPECIAL SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT DISTRICT HUDSON HUDSON SPECIAL ROAD ROAD DISTRICT

Balance on on Hand Hand Aug Aug 1, 2013…………………...…..

2013…………………...…..

Balance Balance on Hand Aug 1,1, 2013…………………...…..

County ofof Macon-Sales Macon-Sales Tax……………….……

Tax……………….……

County County of Macon-Sales Tax……………….……

County ofof Macon-Property Macon-Property Tax………….……..

Tax………….……..

County County of Macon-Property Tax………….……..

County ofof Macon-Financial Macon-Financial Institution Institution Tax……..

Tax……..

County County of Macon-Financial Institution Tax……..

County ofof Macon Macon -- CART CART Rock………………..………………

Rock………………..………………

County County of Macon - CART Rock………………..………………

Interest…………………………………………….…………….

Interest…………………………………………….…………….

Interest…………………………………………….…………….

Insurance Refund……………………………………………….

Refund……………………………………………….

Insurance Insurance Refund……………………………………………….

Refund……………………………………………….

Refund……………………………………………….

Refund……………………………………………….

Individual Reim……………………………………..……………

Reim……………………………………..……………

Individual Individual Reim……………………………………..……………

Sale ofof Scrap……………………………………..……………

Scrap……………………………………..……………

Sale Sale of Scrap……………………………………..……………

City ofof Macon Macon Lake Lake Rd. Rd. Maint……………………………..……………

Maint……………………………..……………

City City of Macon Lake Rd. Maint……………………………..……………

Receipts & Balances……………………………...….

Balances……………………………...….

Receipts & Receipts & Balances……………………………...….

Total Expenses………………………………..……

Expenses………………………………..……

Total Total Expenses………………………………..……

Balance on Hand Hand Jul Jul 31, 31, 2014……………..…..

2014……………..…..

Balance on on Balance Hand Jul 31, 2014……………..…..

This is a true financial statement Hudson Special Special RoadDistrict District of Macon This isis aa true true financial financial statement statement ofofofHudson Hudson This Special Road Road District ofof Macon Macon County, MO, as of July 31, 2014.

By Judy Roberts, Secretary.

County, MO, MO, as as ofof July July 31, 31, 2014.

2014. By

By Judy Judy Roberts, Roberts, Secretary.

County, Secretary.

29,545.69 29,545.69 29,545.69 326,096.65 326,096.65 326,096.65 22,202.86 22,202.86 22,202.86 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 483.87 483.87 483.87 664.18 664.18 664.18 4.01 4.01 4.01 4,057.53 4,057.53 4,057.53 263.50 263.50 263.50 4,200.00 4,200.00 4,200.00 374,710.62 374,710.62 374,710.62

29,545.69 29,545.69 29,545.69 78,303.64 78,303.64 78,303.64 2,095.53 2,095.53 2,095.53 11,242.04 11,242.04 11,242.04 1,183.30 1,183.30 1,183.30 19.32 19.32 19.32 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 99,666.38 99,666.38 99,666.38

COUNTY HEALTH HEALTH FUND COUNTY COUNTY HEALTH FUND FUND

Balance on on Hand Hand Jan Jan 1, 2014………………………..

2014………………………..

Balance Balance on Hand Jan 1,1, 2014………………………..

Current && Delinquent Delinquent Tax………………………….

Tax………………………….

Current Current & Delinquent Tax………………………….

Contracts……………………………………………

Contracts……………………………………………

Contracts……………………………………………

Interest………………………………………………

Interest………………………………………………

Interest………………………………………………

Cash Basis Basis Adjustment…………………………..

Adjustment…………………………..

Cash Cash Basis Adjustment…………………………..

Total Receipts Receipts && Balances…………………………..

Balances…………………………..

Total Total Receipts & Balances…………………………..

Warrants Issued……………………………………

Issued……………………………………

Warrants Warrants Issued……………………………………

Unobligated Balance Balance Dec Dec 31, 31, 2014………………….

2014………………….

Unobligated Unobligated Balance Dec 31, 2014………………….

682,104.18 682,104.18 682,104.18 307,393.56 307,393.56 307,393.56

292,648.26 292,648.26 292,648.26 300,154.91 300,154.91 300,154.91 750.36 750.36 750.36 1,194.66 1,194.66 1,194.66 566,999.28 566,999.28 566,999.28

79,010.66 79,010.66 79,010.66

7.02 8,283.20 388.00 8,283.20 388.00 54.75 305.00 54.75 114.60 305.00 5,000.00 114.60 17.50 5,000.00 17.50

FUNDS ACCOUNT Balance on Hand Jan 1,SPECIAL 2014 Balance on Hand Jan 1,SPECIAL 2014 FUNDS ACCOUNT Total Receipts Total Receipts Mark Twain Regional Balance on Hand Jan 1, Council 2014 ……...………………………………

Mark Twain Regional Council ……...………………………………

Total Receipts Disbursements Total MarkDisbursements Twain Regional Council Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 2014 ……...………………………………

Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 2014 Total Disbursements

803,013.91 803,013.91 803,013.91 236,014.63 236,014.63 236,014.63

SAMARITAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SAMARITANMEMORIAL MEMORIALHOSPITAL HOSPITAL SAMARITAN Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2013…………………..……

Balance onTax Hand Jan1,1,2013…………………..……

2013…………………..……

Balance Hand Jan 2014 Countyon Income…………………………………………….

541,347.00 County TaxIncome……………………………………………….

Income…………………………………………….

541,347.00 County Tax Income…………………………………………….

541,347.00 Operating 25,268,387.00 Operating Income……………………………………………….

25,268,387.00 Operating Income……………………………………………….

25,268,387.00 Total Receipts……………………………………...….

Total Receipts……………………………………...….

Total Receipts……………………………………...….

Net Transfers from Designated Assets...……

(63,588.00) Net Transfers from Designated Assets...……

(63,588.00) Net Designated Assets...……

(63,588.00) TotalTransfers Receipts,from Transfers & Balances…………...….

Total Receipts, Transfers Balances…………...….

Total Receipts, &&Balances…………...….

Less: PayrollTransfers Expense…………………………………………

11,454,918.00 Less:Payroll PayrollExpense…………………………………………

Expense…………………………………………

11,454,918.00 Less: 11,454,918.00 Operating Expense………………………………………

13,709,653.00 OperatingExpense………………………………………

Expense………………………………………

13,709,653.00 Operating 13,709,653.00 Total Expense……………………………………..…..

Total Expense……………………………………..…..

Total Expense……………………………………..…..

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2013………………..…….

Balanceon onHand HandDec Dec31, 31,2013………………..…….

2013………………..…….

2014 Balance 8,049.00 8,049.00 8,049.00 63,588.00 63,588.00 63,588.00

Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2014………………………..….

COURT ADMINISTERED TRUST FUNDS InterestonIncome………………………………………………….

Balance Hand Jan 1, 2014………………………..….

Voided InterestCheck………………………………………………….

Income………………………………………………….

Receipts Balances………………………………...……

Voided&Check………………………………………………….

Disb toto Bethel PlataCemetery…………………………………

Cemetery………………………………

Disb Receipts &La Disb toto to Bethlehem LaBalances………………………………...……

Plata Cemetery………………………………

Disb Town & Country Fair Winners…………………

Disb Cemetery……………………………

DisbtotoTown Bethel&Cemetery…………………………………

Disb Country Fair Winners…………………

Disb to La Plata Cemetery………………………………

Total Disbursements………………………………...……

Disb to Bethlehem Cemetery……………………………

Total DisbDisbursements………………………………...…… to Town & Country Fair Winners…………………

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014…………………...…….

Total Disbursements………………………………...……

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014…………………...…….

108,233.80 108,233.80 108,233.80

208,265.72 208,265.72 208,265.72

3,804,884.00 3,804,884.00 3,804,884.00 25,809,734.00 25,809,734.00 25,809,734.00 29,551,030.00 29,551,030.00 29,551,030.00 25,164,571.00 25,164,571.00 25,164,571.00 4,386,459.00 4,386,459.00 4,386,459.00

234.31 234.31 234.31

49.98 0.00 49.98 0.00 39.96 2.50 39.96 0.00 2.50 2.50 0.00 39.96 2.50 0.00

10,812.30 10,812.30

22,449.33 22,449.33

14,163.05 8,286.28 14,163.05

10,992.94 10,992.94 49.98 49.98 44.96 44.96 10,997.96 44.96 10,997.96

10,997.96

SPECIAL FUNDS ACCOUNT

SPECIAL FUNDS ACCOUNT 4,250.00 4,250.00

4,250.00

Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 2014COUNTY CLERK ELECTION FUND

COUNTY CLERK ELECTION FUND Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2014…………………….

COUNTY CLERK ELECTION FUND Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2014…………………….

Political Subdivisions - Reim of Costs..……….

Balance Hand Jan 1, -2014…………………….

PoliticalonCheck……………………….....……….

Subdivisions Reim of Costs..……….

Voided Voided&Check……………………….....……….

Political Subdivisions - Reim of Costs..……….

Receipts Balances………………………………

Receipts Balances………………………………

Voided&Check……………………….....……….

Receipts & Balances………………………………

0.00 0.00 4,250.00 4,250.00 0.00 4,250.00 4,250.00 0.00 0.00 4,250.00

0.00 59,404.11 59,404.11 0.00 0.00 59,404.11 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 59,404.11 59,404.11

59,404.11

Election Workers, Set-up/delivery and Consultant Wages: Alma Baker, Ann Lenzini, Election and Consultant Wages: Alma Baker, Ann Lenzini, Anna LouWorkers, Walker, Set-up/delivery Arlene Foster, Arlene Bunch, Arlene Theerman, Barbara Anna LouWorkers, Walker, Arlene Foster, Bunch, Theerman, Barbara Fitzsimmons, Ben Set-up/delivery Williams, Betty Arlene Seidt,Consultant BeverlyArlene Spencer,Carolyn Payne, Election and Wages: Alma Baker, AnnCathy Lenzini, Fitzsimmons, Ben Williams, Betty Seidt, Beverly Spencer,Carolyn Payne, Cathy Bocke,Clifford Coffman, Cheryl Long, Crystal Lyda, David Foster, David Summers, Anna Lou Walker, Arlene Foster, Arlene Bunch, Arlene Theerman, Barbara Bocke,Clifford Coffman, Cheryl Crystal Lyda, David Donna Foster,Clarkson, David Diane Haun, Diane Thorsen, DonLong, Dixon, Donetta Givens, Doris Fitzsimmons, Ben Williams, Betty Seidt, Beverly Spencer,Carolyn Payne,Summers, Cathy Diane Haun, Diane Thorsen, Don Dixon, Donetta Givens, Donna Clarkson, Doris Jane Kitchen, Evelyn Dunham, Harold Smith, Huey White, Imogene May, JackSummers, Hearold, Bocke,Clifford Coffman, Cheryl Long, Crystal Lyda, David Foster, David Kitchen, Evelyn Dunham, Harold Smith, Huey White, Imogene May, Jack Hearold, Thompson, Janice Brandon, Janis Mitten, Jim Stevenson, Jim Willis, Joan Schlanker, Diane Haun, Diane Thorsen, Don Dixon, Donetta Givens, Donna Clarkson, Doris Jane Thompson, Janice Brandon, Janis Mitten, Jim Stevenson, Jim Linda Willis, JoanLinds Schlanker, Joseph Hughes, Judy Roberts, Lavern Milhollin,Lila Bush,Jane Kitchen, Evelyn Dunham, Harold Smith, Huey White,Wiggans, Imogene May, Belt, Jack Hearold, JosephFarmer, Hughes, Judy Roberts, Wiggans, Linda Belt, Linds Bush, Linda Linda Gordon, LisaLavern Roberts, Loren Morford, Louise Gaughn, Lueann Thompson, Janice Brandon, Janis Mitten,Milhollin,Lila Jim Stevenson, Jim Willis, Joan Schlanker, Linda Farmer, Linda Gordon, Lisa Roberts, Loren Morford, Louise Gaughn, Lueann Schisler, Lynn Mason, Marguerite Brown, Marilyn Roberts, Marlyn Stroppel, Marlene Joseph Hughes, Judy Roberts, Lavern Milhollin,Lila Wiggans, Linda Belt, Linds Bush, Schisler, Lynn Mason, Marguerite Brown, Roberts, Marlyn Stroppel, Marlene Maulsby, Martha C Baker, Mary Kitchen,Marilyn Mary Shott, Nancy Morford, Nellie Hicks, Linda Farmer, Linda Gordon, LisaJoRoberts, Loren Morford, Louise Gaughn, Lueann Maulsby, Martha C Gordon, Baker, Mary JoBrown, Kitchen, Mary Shott, Nancy Morford, NellieMarlene Hicks, Neola Binder, Noel Norman Goforth, Pat Clarke, Paula Burris,Ronnie Watts, Schisler, Lynn Mason, Marguerite Marilyn Roberts, Marlyn Stroppel, NeolaHarris, Binder, Noel Gordon, Norman Goforth, Pat Clarke,Nancy PaulaMorford, Burris,Ronnie Watts, Rose Roy Ruth Sullivan SandyMary Swadley, Sharon Hackman, Sharron Maulsby, Martha CWright, Baker, Mary Jo Kitchen, Shott, Nellie Hicks, Rose Harris, Ruth Sullivan Sandy Swadley, Sharon Hackman, Sharron Burns, SheilaRoy Olson,Sue Williams, Velda Hoke,Pat Virginia Grimm, Wayne Neola Binder, NoelWright, Gordon, Norman Goforth, Clarke,Smith, PaulaWanda Burris,Ronnie Watts, Burns,Harris, Sheila Olson,Sue VeldaSandy Hoke,Swadley, Virginia Smith, Grimm, Wayne Kitchen, Wayne McGee. Rose Roy Wright, Williams, Ruth Sullivan SharonWanda Hackman, Sharron Kitchen,Sheila Wayne McGee. Williams, Velda Hoke, Virginia Smith, Wanda Grimm, Wayne Burns, Olson,Sue Kitchen, Wayne McGee. PAY:Judges: $105 -Supervisors: $110 - Absentee Judges: $7.50/hr, Mileage .36 PAY:Judges: $105 -Supervisors: $110 - Absentee Judges: $7.50/hr, Mileage .36 Total wages……………………..….….………………

15,680.51 Total wages……………………..….….………………

PAY:Judges: $105 -Supervisors: $110 - Absentee Judges: $7.50/hr, Mileage .3615,680.51 Polling place rental………...……...……………..

489.05 Pollingwages……………………..….….……………… place rental………...……...……………..

489.05 Election Systems Software-supplies & programming…………….

22,870.36 Total 15,680.51 Election Systems Software-supplies & programming…………….

22,870.36 Macon Co. Treasurer & State of MO (reimb for supplies) 6,560.72 Polling place rental………...……...……………..

489.05 Macon Chronicle Co. Treasurer & State of MO &(reimb for supplies) 6,560.72 Macon Herald - publications…………………………….

579.60 Election Systems Software-supplies programming…………….

22,870.36 MaconCo Chronicle - publications…………………………….

579.60 Lewis Press - Herald publications………………………………………….

3,578.08 Macon Co. Treasurer & State of MO (reimb for supplies) 6,560.72 Lewis Co Press - Herald publications………………………………………….

3,578.08 Election Services Fund - -service fees……………………………

1,550.61 Macon Chronicle publications…………………………….

579.60 Election Fund - service fees……………………………

1,550.61 Reimb ofServices Overpayment 620.57 Lewis Co Press - publications………………………………………….

3,578.08 Reimb of Overpayment 620.57 Total Expenditures…………………………………………………..

Election Services Fund - service fees……………………………

1,550.61 Total Expenditures…………………………………………………..

Balance Hand Dec. 31, 2014……………

Reimb ofon Overpayment 620.57 Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 2014……………

Total Expenditures…………………………………………………..

Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 2014……………

DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL FUNDS

FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014 DISTRICT SEP LEVY VALUATION FINES/TAX RR/UTIL MBSHP

3,762,216.00 3,762,216.00 3,762,216.00 3,833,853.00 3,833,853.00 3,833,853.00

CIRCUIT COURT INTEREST FUND 326.81 326.81 326.81

7C 860.92

8,286.28

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014…………………...…….

MCCDDC MCCDDC MCCDDC

CIRCUITCOURT COURTINTEREST INTERESTFUND FUND CIRCUIT Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2014…………………....….

Balance onIncome………………………………………………….

HandJan Jan1,1,2014…………………....….

2014…………………....….

Balance on Hand Interest Interest&Income………………………………………………….

Income………………………………………………….

Interest Receipts Balances…………………………....……

Receipts &Balances…………………………....……

Balances…………………………....……

Receipts Office &Supplies………………………………………………..

Office Supplies………………………………………………..

Office Supplies………………………………………………..

Total Expenses……………………………………….

Total Expenses……………………………………….

Total Expenses……………………………………….

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014…………………….

Balanceon onHand HandDec Dec31, 31,2014…………………….

2014…………………….

Balance

6,630.00 5,000.00 6,630.00 0.01 5,000.00 7.02 0.01

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014 2013………………..…….

207,900.18 207,900.18 207,900.18

(MACON CO CO COMMISSION COMMISSION FOR FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DEVELOPMENTALLYDISABLED DISABLED CITIZENS) (MACON (MACON CO COMMISSION FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CITIZENS) CITIZENS) Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2014 Checking Acct.

628,263.97 Balance on on Hand Hand Jan Jan 1,1, 2014 2014 Checking Checking Acct.

Acct.

628,263.97 Balance 628,263.97 Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2014 Savings Acct.

47,940.06 Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2014 Savings Acct.

47,940.06 Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2014 Savings Acct.

47,940.06 County Tax Tax Revenue………………………………………….

Revenue………………………………………….

197,777.40 County 197,777.40 County 197,777.40 InterestTax Inc.Revenue………………………………………….

(Ck. 373.27-Savings 373.27-Savings Interest Inc. (Ck. Interest Inc. (Ck. 373.27-Savings 47.96)………………………………………………….

421.23 47.96)………………………………………………….

421.23 47.96)………………………………………………….

421.23 TCM Income 820,367.24 TCM Income Income 820,367.24 TCM 820,367.24 Rent Revenue……………………………………………….

Revenue……………………………………………….

6,600.00 Rent 6,600.00 Rent Revenue……………………………………………….

6,600.00 Other Income……………………………………………….

19,183.25 Other Income……………………………………………….

Income……………………………………………….

19,183.25 Other 19,183.25 Total Receipts, Receipts, & Balances…………………….…….

Balances…………………….…….

1,720,553.15 Total 1,720,553.15 Total Receipts, && Balances…………………….…….

1,720,553.15 Administrative Expense……………………………………….

Expense……………………………………….

42,808.78 Administrative 42,808.78 Administrative Expense……………………………………….

42,808.78 Capitol Improvements……………………………………….

Improvements……………………………………….

13,108.56 Capitol 13,108.56 Capitol Improvements……………………………………….

13,108.56 TCM Expenses 765,811.22 TCM Expenses 765,811.22 TCM Expenses 765,811.22 Macon Diversified Diversified Industries Industries -- Operating Operating 35,500.00 Macon 35,500.00 Macon Diversified Industries - Operating 35,500.00 Missouri Trust Fund………………………………………….

45,000.00 Missouri Trust Fund………………………………………….

45,000.00 Missouri Trust Fund………………………………………….

45,000.00 Learning Opportunities Opportunities Quality Quality Works, Works, Inc…………………….

Inc…………………….

66,000.00 Learning 66,000.00 Learning 66,000.00 Program Opportunities Expansion Quality Works, Inc…………………….

0.00 Program Expansion 0.00 Program Expansion 0.00 Special Supports to Individuals 23,858.75 Special Supports Individuals 23,858.75 Special Supports totoIndividuals 23,858.75 TCM Special Supports to Individuals 28,900.70 TCM SpecialSupports SupportstotoIndividuals Individuals 28,900.70 TCM Special 28,900.70 YMCA 1,000.00 YMCA 1,000.00 1,021,988.01 YMCA 1,000.00 Total Expenses……………………………………

TotalExpenses……………………………………

Expenses……………………………………

1,021,988.01 Total 1,021,988.01 Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014……………….…….

698,565.14 Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014……………….…….

698,565.14 Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2014……………….…….

698,565.14

Bal in Board Designated Fund Jan 1, 2013………..

BalInterest BoardEarned………………………………..……

DesignatedFund FundJan Jan1,1,2014 2013………..

Bal ininBoard Designated 2013………..

Interest Earned………………………………..……

Interest Earned………………………………..……

Net Transfers from Operations…………………….…

Net fromOperations…………………….…

Operations…………………….…

Net from BalTransfers inTransfers Board Designated Fund Dec 31, 2013………

Bal in Board Designated FundDec Dec31, 31,2014 2013………

Bal in Board Designated Fund 2013………

Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2013………………….…….

LAW LIBRARY FUND Circuit Court Fees………………………………………………

Balance on Hand Jan 1,2014 2013………………….…….

Transfer from Savings………………………………………………

Circuit Court Fees………………………………………………

Correcting Balance on Hand 1/1/2014………………………

Transfer from Savings………………………………………………

Interest - MaconAtlanta State1/1/2014………………………

Bank…………………………

Correcting Balance on Hand Receipts Interest& Balances……………………………….…

- Macon- Atlanta State Bank…………………………

West Group - Subscriptions…………………………………..

Receipts & Balances……………………………….…

Lawyers Weekly…………………………………..

West Group - Subscriptions…………………………………..

Legal Directories Publishing Lawyers Weekly…………………………………..

Company…………………………………..

Legal Directories Publishing Weber's Furniture & Mirro…………………………………..

Company…………………………………..

Long Branch Embroidery…………………………………..

Weber's Furniture & Mirro…………………………………..

Transfer Savings…………………………………..

Long Branch Embroidery…………………………………..

Clarence Transfer Courier……………………………………….

Savings…………………………………..

TotalClarence Expenses………………………………….…….

Courier……………………………………….

Balance on Hand Dec 31, 2013………………..…….

Total Expenses………………………………….…….

COURT ADMINISTERED TRUST FUNDS

LA PLATA PLATA SPECIAL SPECIAL ROAD ROAD DISTRICT LA LA PLATA SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT DISTRICT

Bank Balance Balance Brought Brought Forward Forward Aug Aug 1,1, 2013….….

2013….….

Bank Bank Balance Brought Forward Aug 1, 2013….….

County ofof Macon-Sales Macon-Sales Tax……………….……

Tax……………….……

County County of Macon-Sales Tax……………….……

County ofof Macon-Property Macon-Property Tax………….……..

Tax………….……..

County County of Macon-Property Tax………….……..

County ofof Macon-Financial Macon-Financial Institution Institution Tax……..

Tax……..

County County of Macon-Financial Institution Tax……..

County ofof Macon-Railroad Macon-Railroad && Utilities Utilities Tax……...

Tax……...

County County of Macon-Railroad & Utilities Tax……...

County ofof Macon Macon - Surtax……………………......

Surtax……………………......

County County of Macon -- Surtax……………………......

County Collector Collector -- Interest.……………………....

Interest.……………………....

County County Collector - Interest.……………………....

County ofof Macon Macon - CART…………...…

CART…………...…

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by Sec. 50.800 RSMO 2000 do hereby certify that I have diligently checked the record of said County and that the above and foregoing is a correct and complete statement of every item of information required by said law for the year ending December 31, 2014.

SHIRLEY SIMS, MACON COUNTY CLERK

La Plata R-II Schools $1,635,000 No Tax Increase Obligation Bond on the April 2015 Ballot LAW LIBRARY FUND LAWLIBRARY LIBRARYFUND FUND LAW Balance on Hand Jan 1, 2013………………….…….

On April 7, 2015 the patrons of the La Plata R-II School District will vote on a $1,635,000 no-tax-increase general obligation bond issue that will fund the construction, equipping and furnishing of an elementary gymnasium and a covered awning at the elementary. The components of these projects are the Board approved recommendations that focus on the best interests of the students.

The District is committed to provide excellent educational opportunities; and the environment in which students learn is a key to achieving this goal.

The District has reviewed the repayment of the additional $1,635,000 of general obligation bonds and found the current debt service levy of $1.30 per $100 of assessed valuation to be sufficient to make the annual payments of principal and interest. Proposition K.I.D.S. will extend the $1.30 debt service levy by eight years.

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS MO877) TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday February 10th in the La Plata Christian Church Fellowship Hall with 6 members weighing in. Our February 3rd meeting was canceled because of the weather.

Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Roll call was “did you lose weight?”

Best TOPS loser was Barb Y. and runner

up was Bobbi. KOPS, Barbara G. stayed in leeway. Donnie Joyce won “TOPSi” for the month of January.

Janet gave the lesson which was tips on how your heart strong and healthy.

We will continue our current contest another week.

We are making plans for a St. Patrick party and games.

Janet brought each member a heart shaped box filled with health fruits and veggies with an apple and an orange on the side.

Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660651-3025 for more information.

of the April 7th bond issue would simply extend the current debt service levy.

Is it true our school has one of the highest tax rates in the State?

No. The District’s total tax rate is $4.55 which ranks 390 out of 520 schools in the State of Missouri. The District’s operating tax rate is $3.25; which ranks 221 out of 520 schools in the state of Missouri. La Plata R-II has the third highest tax rate in the Tri -County Conference, behind Meadville R-IV with a $4.85 total tax rate and Bucklin R-II with $5.36.

How will Proposition K.I.D.S. be a “notax-increase”?

The District has managed its debt service levy in such a manner it is paying off the debt on its existing bonds at a faster rate than originally anticipated. The District has saved a total of $546,525 in future interest expense with four refundings and the early prepayment of $360,000 of principal.

To learn more about Proposition K.I.D.S., please visit the District’s Web Site at: www.laplata.k12.mo.us. You may ask questions by contacting Dr. Craig Noah, Superintendent of Schools at 660332-7001.

ELEMENTARY GYMNASIUM Architectural drawings of the proposed additions and improvements will be located at the Elementary and the High School.

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CHAPTER 8

Heartland Headlines by Kathy Nickerson It looks like an equipment dealership has opened in the school parking lot at Heartland. For the past few weeks, Robert Hambleton and his crew have been lining up farm machinery for the big auction coming up on Saturday. If the weather will cooperate, we should have a great sale.

Farming has changed so much since Pastor Charlie and his father used to work the landByhe describes “an Tom Fobbe ©as 2014 old clay knob” in Lewis County. We have advanced to computer-driven machinery and scientific formulas for planting. And, now, Sharpe Land & Cattle is moving to a lease program for all its farming equipment. Leasing should help us keep up with modern technology and continue to get the best yields possible from our fields.

None of these changes are really about the corn crop, though. Everything we do is still about helping people find their way to Jesus. And if we need to grow some corn and milk some cows to support that ministry, we are glad to do it. We are even willing to sell a good tractor now and then.

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MySmallTown, we love to laugh, and do so all the time.

After all, a life without would surely be a crime.

Happiness is guaranteed where peace of mind resides.

That’s precisely what we’ve got, and lots of laughs besides.

When the

St. Louis Cardinals arrived in Detroit, Mich., for the World Series in 1934, the whole country was gripped in baseball fever! Just two days before our train got in, Babe Ruth had announced his retirement. So, when I stepped out into the streets of the Motor City in my good camel hair coat, I knew I was the biggest name in baseball.

It was time to make history.

When the Cardinals’ bus arrived at the hotel to head on over to the Tigers’ ballpark, I told Mr. Frisch I’d much prefer to just walk. So, walk I did, and do you know that on that little jaunt I gathered a crowd of no less than 2,000 onlookers, there to catch just a glimpse of the famous Dizzy Dean.

I happened upon a few policemen, and I says to them, “You fellers know how to get to the ballpark?”

They sure did, and those gentleman kindly escorted me the rest of the way. I arrived like the majordomo of a fancy parade, and what great fun it was, yes sir!

Back in my day, it was customary for them press people to gather on the field at the ballpark. There, at the Tigers’ stadium, I walked right on up to the Tigers’ coach Carl Fischer, and I told him right then and there to lob me a couple balls and I’d do some hittin’ for him.

Boy, I love to hit. The good man obliged, and I snapped off a few sharp hits before I cracked that bat right in two! Done and broke the thing! Pepper Martin and my brother Paul joined me on the field after that, and the three of us celebrated with an Indian War Dance.

We was ready to go.

Ol’ Frankie decided to keep the superstitious tradition of not announcing the starting pitcher in the first game of the series. But I knew it’d be me. I told them press people, Frisch ain’t foolin’ me none. There’s only one man to pitch the first game and that’s ol’ Diz here. Frank, I guess, was tryin’ to use si-kology. He don’t want old Diz nervous on the eve of battle, but he’s silly if he thinks he can fool me. I ain’t never been no

kleptomaniac or whatever you calls it, what goes around getting nervous. Who won the pennant? Me ‘n’ Paul. Who was goin’ to win the World Series? Me ‘n’ Paul. Si-kology, my foot!

sets his mind to, and right then and there I thought to myself, I can oom-pah-pah better than all these ol’ gents. So I grabbed me a tuba and began playing away to the tune “Wagon Wheels.” I was real great at it, too.

October 3 was the first game of the series, and ‘course I took the mound. We Cards won that matchup 8-3, and I told them Tigers fans, “Shucks, this was nothin’. Wait til you see my brother Paul.”

I then waltzed right on over to that Detroit dugout and told them boys I sure was sorry I pitched so poorly in the first game. I’d be sure to try and show them my real good stuff the next time out.

Turns out though, the Tigers won Game 2, also hard-fought with a score of 3-2 after 12 innings.

I wasn’t ‘fraid though. ‘Cause my kid brother Paul was stepping up to the mound in Game 3, and whattya know, Paul pitched us Redbirds to a 4-1 victory, right sweet.

“Dizzy and the Gashouse Gang” will be Author Carolyn Mueller’s fourth children’s book.

The release is planned for Spring of 2015.

Carolyn lives in St. Louis, Mo. Visit www. carolynelizabethmueller.com.

On the morning of the second game, me and Mrs. Dean were invited to eat breakfast with a certain Mr. Henry Ford. Why, even I was honored. I asked the ol’ boy for his autograph!

The other Cards and Tiger players were warming up on the field before Game 2, so I took the opportunity to wander on over to the brass band, playing behind home plate. See here, Ol’ Diz could do just about anything he

Pop ups MAJORDOMO: A majordomo is a leader—in Dizzy’s case, the leader of a parade.

SI-KOLOGY: Si-kology is “Dizzy speak” for psychology—or the scientific study of brain function and behavior.

HENRY FORD was the founder of the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. He lived from 1863-1947.

Illustrator Nick Hayes draws political cartoons for the Guardian and New Statesman newspapers and writes graphic novels. His latest book is a study of the Dust Bowl in 1930s America. He lives above a flower market in East London. Learn more at foghornhayes.co.uk.

Extra Innings!

Dizzy Dean said it was “time to make history.” What events in your newspaper will make history?

Dean was honored to receive Henry Ford’s autograph. Use the newspaper to find a person whose autograph you would like to have. Who is the person and why would you like his or her autograph?

Learning Standards: I can make inferences. I can state opinion and use supporting details.

For a companion teacher guide, visit mo-nie.com and use code: teachmo15.

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Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a prolific inventor. Using the hints G=A and F=R, decipher the clues to name the inventor.

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La Plata Mayor’s Report

I feel out of respect for the citizens of La Plata that I need to make a few statements regarding recent “Letters to the Editor” regarding the proposed sale of the water and wastewater system.

As far as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the City of La Plata currently has a very good relationship with the local as well as state offices.

Just recently, Mike Binder, Water & Wastewater Superintendent and I spoke with our contact Erin Meyer in the state office and discussed a “Notice of Violation” that the city received in January regarding an on- site inspection held in December. Several of the items listed on the violation were inaccurate such as the lack of our supervisor filing proper paperwork. All required paperwork has been hand delivered for quite some to the Macon DNR office and the City retains copies of all signed and stamped documents as verification.

During our conversation, we discussed with Ms. Meyer about the bond issue that was approved in November 2014 by over 80 percent of the voters as well as the negotiations that we have been discussing with Liberty Utilities. Representatives of USDA and Shafer, Kline, & Warren engineering firm have also been included in our discussions regarding Liberty Utilities. At the February 8th meeting of the Board of Alderman we met with USDA representatives Leann Gleason and Trudy Ziegelhofer who delivered documents to lock in an interest rate of 2.25 percent for the loan for the proposed sewer relining project and to reserve the monies for the

City of La Plata. Those documents have been signed and filed with USDA in order to secure the funds. Just because we are negotiating with Liberty Utilities doesn’t mean that we aren’t proceeding with the upgrade project if and when it becomes necessary to complete.

Whether the City retains the utility or sells to a private company, the rates will always be in jeopardy of fluctuating due to increasing costs. There are many pros and cons to selling and all will be taken into consideration.

Mike and Eric have met with representatives of Liberty Utilities and discussed how the company operates and the security of their employment as well as the benefits that they would receive with the company. The City & Liberty Utilities has been “upfront” in communicating with our employees as well as anyone else involved with the possibility of the transition. Liberty Utilities has four employees that are La Plata residents or natives who speak highly of their employer.

Prior to any type of election and vote of the people the citizens of La Plata will be given the opportunity to attend public hearings and organizational meetings that will be attended by Liberty Utilities as well as members of the La Plata Board of Alderman. I would like to encourage that any member of a civic or social organization please send me the contact information for their president or chairman so an appointment can be made for an informative presentation.

Abbie (aka Clifford) Come see Abbie’s latest haircut at the La Plata Pharmacy.

Pictured is her with the new “do”.

She attributes this great look to Lisa McHenry at D’Zines for the cut and awesome color. But don’t let this shaggy DA look intimidate you from eating at the Chew Choo Café or getting your health care needs be met at the La Plata Pharmacy. Stop in and say hi!

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Four Plants with the Healing Power to Cure What Ails You Doctor Says More Americans Realize The Effectiveness Of Remedies Found In Nature A fever, stomach pains or a simple case of the sniffles can send people rushing to the pharmacy for a drug to battle their symptoms.

But Mother Nature provides a number of medicinal plants with healing properties that also can nurse you back to health, a fact more Americans are beginning to discover.

“The use of herbal medicine, although traditional in many Eastern cultures, had been only a minor fad in Western medicine until recent decades,” says Dr. Virender Sodhi, founder of the Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Medical Clinic (ayurvedicscience.com), which provides complementary and alternative medicine.

That trend has been shifting as a growing body of studies and research has demonstrated the effects of traditional remedies on chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, says Sodhi, author of the new guide, “Ayurvedic Herbs: The Comprehensive Resource for Ayurvedic Healing Solutions” (www. ayush.com).

That’s not necessarily news to ailing people in other parts of the world, such as Asia and Africa. For centuries, they have found relief through herbal medicines derived from shrubs, vines, trees and other plants, Sodhi says.

Here are four examples, a couple of which are recognizable by better known names and purposes.

• Glycyrrhiza glabra. Most people would recognize this plant by its more common name – licorice. It has been used for centuries in the traditional and folk medicines of Asia and Europe to treat ailments ranging from the common cold to liver disease, Sodhi says. Most Americans likely encountered licorice as children because the sweet root of the plant is used to make candy. Licorice can cure more than a sweet tooth, though.

It can protect people from the influenza virus. In cell line studies it was shown

to reduce titer of the influenza virus by 90 percent and have strong immune modulation properties. It’s an important ingredient in many herbal preparations, Sodhi said, especially for bronchial conditions. Because of its expectorant properties, powdered licorice has been used for centuries to treat coughs.

Modern cough syrups often contain licorice extract.

• Piper nigrum. This flowering vine’s berries, when still unripe, are used to produce black pepper, but spicing up food isn’t its only talent. Piper nigrum has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-spasmodic properties that make it ideal for treating digestive disorders, Sodhi says. It doesn’t stop there. Drug resistance is a major concern in cancer patients. Piper nigrum can reverse multiple drug resistance many fold and significantly increase the apoptotic effect of many pharmaceutical drugs.

• Boswellia serrate. Commonly known as Frankincense, this herb has powerful anti-inflammatory effects.

Several patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s colitis have gone in to remission using a Boswellia preparation. In brain tumor patients it has reduced cerebral edema by 75 percent. Sodhi has mentioned case studies of many patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica and ulcerative colitis who went into remission.

• Bael. This fruit-bearing tree indigenous to the hills and plains of central and southern India has numerous uses. The fruit promotes healthy digestion and is used medicinally to treat such conditions as diarrhea, dysentery and cholera.

The leaves, roots and bark of Bael also have medicinal value. They help relieve acute bronchitis, heart palpitations, intermittent fevers and many other ailments. Dr. Sodhi has observed 100 percent success in treating patients of clostridium difficile, who did not respond to standard medical protocol of metronidazole (Flagyl), Dificid (fidaxomicin), or vanconycin.

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