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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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Bevier, MO Paper Delivery Delay
Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, there will be no mail delivery. The Macon County Home Press will be delivered on Wednesday, May 27th rather than Tuesday, May 26th. Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope you have a great holiday.
Macon County Republican Club Tuesday, May 19th.John Wright with the Show-Me Institute will be sharing about his research on Missouri’s government unions. Held at the Apple Basket in Macon Meeting room open at 6:30 meeting starts at 7:00.
La Plata Alumni Association
La Plata Alumni Association meeting will be May 23 at 6:30 pm at 8:00 pm at the La Plata High School gym. There will be door prizes.
La Plata City Wide Yard Sales
Got something to sell? Looking for something to buy? The La Plata City Wide Yard Sales will be held on June 20, 2015 starting at 7AM. The event is once again being coordinated by La Plata Ladies Sorority. To get your name and address on the map, please send $3.00 to 402 North East St, La Plata, MO 63549 or drop it by the La Plata Pharmacy to Abbie Lene by June 6th. Your $3.00 pays for map printing and advertisements, like the ones you see in The Home Press! Maps will be available June 17th at these La Plata retailers: La Plata Pharmacy, C&R, and Casey’s, Grandma’s Home Cookin, and City of La Plata.
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Judy Williams and Carlos Coy are pictured with the generous amount of goods the people of La Plata donated to the Christian Ministries during the Food Drive sponsored by the Post Office. (Photo Submitted)
Memorial Day Ceremony Have a Safe to be Held at Jacksonville Memorial Day State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at five State Veterans Cemeteries – Bloomfield, Fort Leonard Wood, Higginsville, Jacksonville, and Springfield on May 25. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was established as a day for Americans to honor those who were killed during the Civil War. It was not until after World War I that Memorial Day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971 and was placed on the last Monday in May. WHAT: Memorial Day Ceremony WHO: Bryan Hunt, Deputy Director, Missouri Veterans Commission, Jim Nugent, Director, Missouri State Veterans Cemetery-Jacksonville WHERE: Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Jacksonville, 1479 County Road 1675, Jacksonville, MO 65260 WHEN: May 25, 2015, 9:00 a.m.
The first long weekend of summer will be here soon. Memorial Day weekend is an opportunity to enjoy visiting family or friends, go to one of Missouri’s lakes, or enjoy any number of recreation opportunities in our state. It is also an opportunity to put safety first. Be aware of construction along your route, pay attention while you are driving, and buckle up. If alcohol is part of your holiday, make sure driving a vehicle or a vessel is not. If you are planning time on or near the water, make sure you wear a life jacket. The Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the long holiday weekend. This means every available officer will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. In addition, the Patrol will assign troopers to 20-mile intervals along Interstates 29, 44, 55, and 70, and U.S. Highways 60 and 61 on May 22, 2015 and May 25, 2015. Troopers taking part in the 20-Mile Trooper enforcement project will be alert for all traffic offenses, and be especially vigilant to Continued on Page 2A
Beaux & Belles Visit Macon Health Care Center Several members of the Beaux & Belles Square Dance Club of Macon entertained residents of Macon Health Care Saturday evening (May 2) before their regular dance. Residents were also entertained with vocal selections by caller Kenny Bailey before and between tips. Square dancing for the residents of the health care facilities is an activity the Beaux & Belles enjoy. Square dancers pictured are (I to r): Mary & Fred Ross , Madeline & Merle Hall, Deanna & Rodney Comstock and Nancy & Loren Morford. (Submitted by Beaux & Belles)
The 2nd Installment on Page 8BHerofeatures JoplinPointswho of Interestwas Every Has A Story:Scott Scott Joplin from St. Louis J
DVISIT OUR id you know Missouri had a king?
Yes, “The King of Ragtime,” a talented musician and composer whose real name was Scott Joplin, spent a significant part of his life in Missouri and it was here he composed some of his most famous musical works.
Scott Joplin attended George R. Smith College in Sedalia to study music. The college burned down in 1925.
Buoyed by success, Joplin and his wife, Belle, moved to St. Louis in the spring of 1900. While living there, he produced some of his better known compositions: “The Entertainer,” “Elite Syncopations,” “March Majestic” and “Ragtime Dance.”
J Scott Joplin was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians in the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City in 1992.
WEBSITE As a young man, Joplin established roots in FOR ONLINE Sedalia, where his experimentation with musical In 1907, Joplin moved to New rhythms led him to create his first well-known York to increase national publisEDITION! hed work, the “Maple Leaf Rag.” The tune recognition and further his success. Sadly, the most
J In 1976, Joplin was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to American music.
J Scott Joplin has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop district. Learn more at StLouisWalkofFame.org.
J The Friends of Scott Joplin organization works to preserve and promote the enjoyment of ragtime within the greater St. Louis area. Visit FriendsofScottJoplin.org for an events calendar.
became a national sensation – even though mass ambitious work of his life – his media outlets such as radio didn’t exist. opera, “Treemonisha” – failed and Named for a nightclub in Sedalia, “Maple Leaf he eventually succumbed to disease Rag” is said to be the first piece of American sheet in 1917, at the age of 49. music to sell more than 1 mil ion copies! Ragtime saw renewed interest in the early 1970s when the motion picture “The Sting” used “The Entertainer” as its theme music. The movie won seven Academy Awards.
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Visit us in Macon at 115 N. Rubey or La Plata at 215 S. Gex In 1976, Joplin’s St. Louis home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and today is known as the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site. The home is furnished as it would have been in 1902 when Joplin was composing songs that would one day make him famous.
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May 20, 2015 Wednesday
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Mary Slauson and Margaret Kincaid braved Saturday’s humidity by handing out poppies outside La Plata State Bank for the American Legion. (Photo by Randy Bunch)
Memorial Day Program
May 25, 2015 10:00 am Callao Legion Park- Callao, MO Welcome –Commander, Bob Maddox, Master of Ceremonies Honor Guard -At Arms, Wendell Freeman Invocation- Josh Stucki Callao Christian Church National Anthem- Jamee Nelson Pledge of AllegianceCommander, Bob Maddox POW Recognition Commander, Bob Maddox Introduction of SpeakerCommander Bob Maddox Speaker-SGT. First Class Tim Bennett, Retired Army National Guard Chaplains Message- Calvin Vose SAL Commentary- Lauretta Yutz Auxiliary Recognition of “Gold Star” Mothers- Auxiliary President, Linda Maddox Laying of the Wreath-
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Continued from Page 1A aggressive driving violations. Motorists or boaters in need of assistance or who want to report a crime should use the Highway Patrol’s Emergency Assistance number 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. For road condition reports, travelers can visit our web site at www.mshp.dps. mo.gov and click on the Road Condition icon to view road construction areas throughout the state or call 1-888-275-6636. Over the 2014 Memorial Day holiday weekend, nine people died and 407 were injured in 946 traffic crashes. Last year, 146 persons were arrested for DWI. This year’s fatality counting period for the holiday weekend begins at 6 p.m., Friday, May 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2015. Troopers will focus their attention on seat belt use, use of child safety seats, intoxicated drivers, and speed violations. Motorists are encouraged to be safe and courteous drivers. Speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Please do your part. Obey all traffic
laws and buckle up. The Memorial Day weekend is also an unofficial start to the boating season. During the 2014 Memorial Day weekend, there were seven boating crashes which included two injuries; no one drowned over last year’s holiday weekend. Troopers arrested 20 people for boating while intoxicated. Boating is a great pastime and troopers want everyone to enjoy themselves. Please be courteous to others on the water, wear a lifejacket, and obey the law regarding safe operation of a vessel and no wake zones. Never operate a boat while you are impaired; never ride with an impaired operator. “Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will be available to assist you during the long holiday weekend should you need us.” said Colonel J. Bret Johnson. “Please do your part. Whether you’re on the highway or on the water, be courteous and pay attention. If alcohol is part of your plan, don’t operate a vehicle or vessel. It truly is that simple. We want all of you to have a safe and enjoyable summer beginning with this holiday weekend.”
The 2015 Miss Macon County Pageant will be held Monday, June 29, 2015. All young women between the ages of 17 and 22 as of September 1, 2015 are eligible to compete for the title of 2015 Miss Macon County. The winner and other contestants will revive cash scholarship as well as other prizes. The contestants must be residents or attend school in Macon County. The winner of the Miss Macon County Pageant must compete in the areas of interview, informal modeling, talent or speech, formal wear, and public speaking. Entry forms may be picked up at
either the office of New Journey CounselingCindy Ayers (218 N. Rollins St, Macon) or the Macon County Extension office (new location 404 N. Missouri ST. Suite B, Macon) Entries must be returned along with a $25.00 non-refundable entry fee to either location no later than Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Anyone who is interested in competing and would like more information please contact Cindy Ayers at (660) 395-0090 by Wednesday, May 20, 2015. The pageant is sponsored this year by Macon Women of Today.
John Wright with the Show-Me Institute will be sharing about his research on Missouri’s government unions. Held at the Apple Bas-
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Macon County Republican Club Army WWII Veteran, Roy Standley Patriotic Song-Jamee Nelson Benediction-Scott Dalrymple First Baptist Church Bevier Firing of Volleys-Wendell Freeman and Honor Guard Taps- Cameron Maddox
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SAL Closing-Commander Bob Maddox Refreshments will be in the Legion Hall afterwards. In case of rain, the program will be held in the Legion Hall.
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National American Miss Pageant
Nevaeh Mitchell is 8 years old and will be representing our state on June 26 and 27 at the Holiday inn in Columbia, MO! She is in the Junior Preteen group. This is a program like no other! It is designed to help girls develop an e mp owe r i ng poise and selfconfidence! The NAM Pageants are unlike any other as well. All activities and competitions are kept age appropriate. Girls under the age of 12 are not allowed to wear make up, and there is no swimsuit competition. The pageant program is based on inner beauty, as well as poise and presentation. Emphasis is put on the importance of developing self-confidence, learning good sportsmanship, as well as setting and achieving personal goals! Nevaeh needs sponsors and donations to help cover the costs. If you would like to help, please visit http://www.gofundme.com/tw3bsk.
All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was there in the sand pile at school. These are the things I learned: Share everything, Play fair, Don’t hit people, Put things back where you found them, Clean up your mess, Don’t take things that aren’t yours, Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody, Wash The your hands before you eat , Flush, Warm cookies and Home Press cold milk are good for you, is life - learn Live a balanced some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day newspaper! some, Take a nap every
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Friday, May 8, 2015 Mrs. Wood’s Kindergarten Held their Graduation into their future! The kids did a resounding performance of “Dynamite”. (Photo by Randy Bunch)
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
ATLANTA BAPTIST Chance Glenn, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Midweek Service
PRESBYTERIAN James Bolin, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Worship Each 1st, 3rd, &5th Sunday
CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN – Matt Stieger- Minister Justin Miller -Minster 660-385-4813 Sunday 8am Worship 9:30am Worship and Sunday School 11am Worship Children’s Ministry is offered during all service. 6pm - Student Ministry(grade 6-12), God Rock Crew (grade 1-5) Little Lambs(ages 2- K) More info visit- www.lifeatthecrossroads.org
ATLANTA CHRISTIAN Daniel Brands, Minister 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:20 a.m. Morning Worship 2:00 p.m. Sunday – JAM (Jesus and Me) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sunday – Youth ATLANTA UNITED METHODIST Larry DeSpain, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 4th Wed LH Bible Study 5:30 p.m. 1st Wed. UM Women 3:15 p.m. Tuesday Adventure Club
ELDAD COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Preaching
BETHEL A.M.E.101 E 3rd ST. Rev. Mae Hall 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Sunday School 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study
ELMER BAPTIST Danny Welte, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wed. Evening Service
BETHLEHEM METHODIST Larry DeSpain, Pastor 8:30 a.m Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship
ELMER CHRISTIAN Bro. David Mason 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
BEVIER FIRST BAPTIST Scott Dalrymple, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 7:00 p.m Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting
ETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Gareth Reese, Preacher 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship
BEVIER COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Todd Davison. Pastor 9:15-Opening Worship 9:30-Sunday School Classes 10:30- Worship Service
ETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mary Ellen Waychoff, Pastor 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service
BRUSH CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 1104 LAWNDALE DR. (Goldsberry) Elder Kenneth Clevenger, Pastor 10:30am Services 4th Sunday 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. Saturday before 10:30 a.m. Morn. Service 1st Sun. CALLAO CHRISTIAN Minister: Josh Stucki 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service 9:40 a.m. Bible Classes 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service CHARITON RIDGE BAPTIST Rev. George Head, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 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. 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
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 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
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
FIRST CHRISTIAN 806 E. BRIGGS DR. Dr. David Leslie, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship
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
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.
CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER 30064 LAKE STREET Ron Thomason, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Church 7:00 p.m. Saturday Eve. Service
GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Pastor Elaine Allred Sunday 9 am KTLI Radio Service, 9:44 Sunday School, 11 am Morning Worship, 7 pm Evening Worship Wednesday 7 pm Mid-Week Service
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
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
CHARITON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH State Highway 3, Callao, MO Elder Dillon Thurman, Pastor 10:30 am Worship Service 2nd & 4th Sunday
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And the Bible Says By Steven Saunders
Psalm 119 and Life King David, the poet and man after God’s own heart, explains God’s giving us, man the created creature, the understanding of “Life”. I find it interesting that it is the largest chapter of the whole Bible. David starts this chapter deciphering the difference between the broken, defiled man, and the undefiled, living as God desired man. The undefiled man, is one that walks in the “law of the Lord”, vs. 1. This man keeps God’s testimonies, and seeks God “with his whole heart”, vs. 2. This man does not sin, because he “walks in his ways”, as opposed to the ways of men, vs. 3 David says men would choose to live this way, because God commands that we do so, keeping His precepts, vs. 4, and that his desire was to please God by keeping His statues, and living according to God’s ways, vs. 5. In doing so, David would have respect to God’s commandments, vs. 6. He would be upright/ righteous, having learned God’s righteous judgments, vs. 7, and David’s fear was to be an outcast of God, forsaken by God, for not keeping the statutes, vs. 8. You see David understood the purpose of life was to live according to God’s ways, pleasing God. He knew that one must obey God or be forsaken by God. He knew that all men would be held accountable before God’s judgment. Verses 9-16, David relates his concern, the sin he had commited. He needed to be cleansed and to do so, required his dependence on God’s teachings, those statutes and commandments. But note, his statement, “how can a ‘young man’ cleanse his ways?”David was concerned about as a young man getting off course with life, by departing from God’s paths of righteousness. So he stressed the importance of knowing God’s ways, knowing God knew our ways, and would hold us accountable to keeping His ways over our ways. He knew not to forget God’s Word, check out 1 John 3:9 also, with the seed being the word of God, Luke 8:11. David understood this long before Jesus came to this world of sin, and before John lived and wrote his letter in 1 John. As a young man, David committed his sin with Bathsheba, likely forgetting God at the moment, along with His Word. Please check out the rest of this chapter in Psalms, because the lessons of life, doesn’t come from some man, psychiatrist, doctor, politician, or even a preacher’s opinion or thoughts. It comes only from God, and any man that delivers God’s message of life, not only serves God, but assists in directing men to serve God and please God. More understanding of this chapter will be on our website: www.histruth.net in the articles section. For those who don’t have the option of the internet, just let us know by mail: Steven Saunders, 4677 Hwy. 151, Clarence, Mo. 63437. This is true for all the articles in the paper here. Let us learn to serve God by His Ways. Shall we? THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS 26575 JEWELL DR. James Beckley, Branch President 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday Services 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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January 18, 1937 - May 12, 2015 Bonnie Lou Barnes,78, of Macon, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Bonnie was born on January 18, 1937, in Keytesville, MO, the daughter of Jesse and Voncille (Lee) Hershey. On February 6, 1955, she was united in marriage to Paul E. Barnes, her beloved husband of 60 years. Bonnie was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Macon, MO. She was a beautiful seamstress, loved gardening and canning, and spending time with her family. Bonnie is survived by her husband, three children, Linda McCarty and husband Mike of Macon, MO, Julie Tracy and husband Glenn of Lexington, NE, and Kevin Barnes of Macon, MO, her cherished family dog, Goliath, eight grandchildren Krista Romanetto and husband Bryan of Columbia, MO, Shawn McCarty and fiancé Abbi of Wisconsin, Daniel McCarty and wife Stephanie of Moberly, MO, Breanna McCarty, Dylan McCarty, and family friend, Rebecca Caldwell, all of Macon, MO, Matthew Tracy and wife Katya of Richmond, VA, Zachary Tracy of Kearney, NE, and Sarah Tracy of Lexington, NE, five great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Romanetto and Brendan Romanetto of Columbia, MO, Chance McCarty, Bentley McCarty, and Violet McCarty of Moberly, MO. She is also survived by three siblings, Bob Hershey and wife Jean Evelyn of Keytesville, MO, Georgia Lenderman and husband Lloyd of Terra Haute, IN, and Jesse Lee Fry and husband Herbert of Brunswick, MO, and several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, and one infant daughter, Debra Louise Barnes. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Friday, May 15, 2015, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Macon, with Rev. Elden Kohn officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Macon. Visitation will be from 10-11 am, Friday morning, at the church. The family suggests memorials to the Zion Lutheran Church or donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon. She will be missed by those that knew and loved her.
James Delbert Turner James Turner, age 97, of Shelbina, MO, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Salt River Community Care in Shelbina, MO. He was born November 21, 1917, in Maud, MO, the son of Elmer and Ella Mae Stevenson Turner. He was married to Edna Easdale. She preceded him in death. On July 6, 1952, he was united in marriage to Lavinia Wilt. She survives. James is survived by two children, Cheryl Ann Turner and Terry Lynn Turner both of Shelbina, MO; three grandchildren, Michael C. Cleary of Independence, MO, William D. Cleary of Shelbina, MO and Angelina M. Cleary of Macon, MO; one great-grandson, Franklin James Troy Cleary and one sister, Irma Jean Herron of Paris, MO He was preceded in death by his first wife; parents; one sister, Mildred Todd and one grandchild, Joseph W. Cleary. James was a member of the Shelbina Christian Church. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He enjoyed building things, model tractors and airplanes, Old Thresher Machines, antique cars, doing carpentry and electrical work, reading and watching Western movies. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, burial followed in Shelbina Cemetery. Visitation was held at the Funeral Home in Shelbina from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on Wednesday.
Christina Angelique Barrett Christina Angelique Barrett (McMichael) passed away unexpectedly Monday May 11, 2015. She was born May 1, 1974 in Columbia, MO. She graduated from Macon High School. Angie was united in marriage to John Barrett (of St. Louis) on July 14, 2004 in Kirksville. She is survived by her husband; her mother Ann Kitchen and partner George Jackson (of Kirksville); motherin-law Kathy (of St. Louis); two sisters, Susan Akins and husband Stephen, and Tristan Kitchen; brother John Kitchen; brother-in-law Tommy Barrett and wife Mandy; and two nephews Christian and Caleb. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Ronald and Ada McMichael; grandfather Harry Neeson; uncle Shawn Neeson; father-in-law Michael Barrett; and nephew Braden Barrett. Angie was an amazing cook. She loved crafting and her cat Pookie. She was beloved by her family and friends, and she will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Sunday May 17th from 2-5 pm. Funeral services will be Monday May 18th at 11 am at Kutis Funeral Home in St. Louis MO.
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Helen Schlesiger Helen Schlesiger, age 83, of Clarence, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born August 5, 1931, in Rockport, IL, the daughter of George and Ella McGee McCann. On April 12, 1978, she was united in marriage to Robert Schlesiger in Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death. Helen is survived by one son, Alan Schlesiger and wife Leanna of Hickman, NE; one granddaughter, Sidney Schlesiger of Hickman, NE; one brother, Jim McCann and wife Sandra of Clarence, MO; one sister, Margaret White and husband Charlie of Clarence, MO; one sisterin-law, Sandy McCann of Callao, MO; one brother-inlaw, Walter Scott of Brookfield, MO and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert; two brothers, Frankie and Dave McCann and two sisters, Mildred Reeves and Martha Scott. Helen was a 1948 graduate of Clarence High School and a member of the Clarence Christian Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed quilting, gardening, crafts and visiting with family and friends. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Clarence, MO, burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation was held at the Funeral Home in Clarence from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
Richard “Critter” Allen Ritterbush, Sr. Richard “Critter” Allen Ritterbush, Sr., 69, of Macon, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Clarence Care Center. Richard was born on May 23, 1945, the son of Glen and Helen Ritterbush. Richard enjoyed spending time with his buddies telling stories, fishing, and especially being with his grandchildren. Richard is survived by four children, Denise Ritterbush of New York, Missy Parsons-Johnson of McCune, KS, Angela Ritterbush Colon of Belleville, KS and Richard “Richie” Ritterbush, Jr., of Bevier, MO, nine grandchildren, Trevor Johnson, Victoria Johnson, Keaton James Ritterbush, Cody, Cherney, Colten, Tuma, Caleb and Clara Colon, and one brother, Ron Ritterbush. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services were Thursday, May 14, 2015, at 2pm at the Hutton &McElwain Funeral Home in Macon.
Charles Nolan Spears Charles N. Spears, age 74, of Palmyra, MO, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born July 26, 1940, in Mooresville, MO, the son of Walter F. Spears and Virginia Lee McCarthy Spears. He was united in marriage to Diana Kay Dodge in 1964. Charles is survived by three children, Lance Spears and wife Victoria of Dewey, AZ, Toni Spears-Ladage and husband Steven of Orlando, FL and Christina Dodson of Olathe, KS; four grandchildren, Ben Spears of Prescott Valley, AZ, Rachel Spears of Cornville, AZ, Tyler Ladage of Orlando, FL and Dustin Ladage of St. Charles, MO; three sisters, Janet Hill and husband Robert of Franklin, WV, Linda Dobyns of Shelbina, MO and Virginia Yount and husband Charles of Quincy, IL; two brothers, Frank Spears of Shelbina, MO and Michael Spears of Carondelet, IL and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Charles was a 1959 graduate of Shelbina High School and attended Kirksville State Teachers College. He entered the United States Navy and served on the maiden voyage of the Benjamin Franklin Nuclear Submarine. He earned his electricians certificate while in the Navy. After receiving his honorable discharge from the Navy he was employed as an electrician at Eastman Kodak Co. in St. Louis, MO. He was a Catholic by faith. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting, collecting guns, traveling, boating, reading and spending time with family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, with burial to follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, May 18, 2015. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”
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Edythe Fern Nute
August 7, 1927 - May 10, 2015 Edythe Fern Nute, 87, of Macon, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon. Edythe was born on August 7, 1927, in Callao, MO, the daughter of Tom and Irene (Thomas) Cross. She was united in marriage to Daymon Edwin Nute on November 3, 1948. Edythe was a member of the Bevier Baptist Church in Bevier, MO. She enjoyed crafts, loved collecting dolls, traveling, attending military events with her husband, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Edythe is survived by one son, Dr. Manfred Nute of Farmington, MO, one grandson, Patrick Nute; two granddaughters, Jessica Tremain and Kylie Nute; three greatgranddaughters, Abigail Elizabeth Tremain, Ella Kathleen Tremain and Megan Lillian Tremain; three brothers, Willie Cross of Bevier, MO, Tommy Cross of Callao, MO, and Johnny Cross of Clarence, MO, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Edythe was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband on October 19, 2011. Funeral services were 11:00 am, Friday, May 15, 2015, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Bevier with Rev. Scott Dalrymple officiating. Burial was in the Locust Grove Cemetery in Callao. Visitation was from 5-7 pm, Thursday evening, at the funeral home in Bevier. The family suggests memorials to the Bevier Baptist Church.
Howard Lee Smith Howard Smith, age 69, of Shelbyville, MO, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, MO. He was born June 25, 1945, in Leonard, MO, the son of Elbert James “Pete” and Zelma Mae Greenstreet Smith. Howard is survived by one daughter, Bonnie McMurry and husband John of Atlanta, MO; one sister, Doris Angerer and husband Albert of Quincy, IL and five nephews, Edwin Berter, Quincy, IL, Michael Berter, Quincy, IL, Gene Smith of Savannah, GA, Johnny Smith of Shelbina, MO and Jim Smith of Macon, MO; three nieces, Carol Barrick of Center, MO, Marie John of Quincy, IL and Diana Schwartz of New York. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Doug Smith. Howard was a 1963 graduate of Leonard High School and was a Christian by faith. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a forester in the Logging Industry. Howard enjoyed reading and working with his hands. Funeral services was be held at the Greening-EaganHayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 11:00 am burial followed in Leonard Cemetery. Visitation was from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Thursday at the Funeral Home in Shelbina.
The Shepherd Calls
by Dr. H. Wade Paris
The Sky Is Not Falling The most recent Readers Digest contains a report of a study done by Steven Pinker and Andrew Mack on slate. com. According to their conclusions based on analysis of current available data, the sky is not falling or to use their words, “The world is not falling apart.” It is easy to become paranoid by reading the headlines. “News is about things that happen, not things that don’t happen.” For example, today’s news may report random homicides that kill two people. However, the news will not report about the millions of people who were not killed but live in virtual safety. Statistics show that global homicides are down. In fact, the trend is downward; and many criminologists believe it can be reduced by fifty percent in the next quarter century. Assaults against women are rightfully big news and would lead one to believe the abuse of women is growing; but victimization surveys from the U.S. Bureau of Justice show the opposite. Rates of violence against women have been declining for decades. Similarly, the data indicate that violence against children has declined significantly in the last three decades. We should not form our conclusions about the world by random data. Instead, we should study the facts. Unfortunately, we tend to be like my colleague who posted a sign on the door, “My mind is made up. Don’t confuse me with the facts.” Even though the facts available are often skewed negatively, they still indicate that globally the world is much safer today than it was 30 or 40 years ago. The rapidity of modern reporting, e.g. the internet, and humanity’s appetite for violence will make this information difficult to believe; but if the available information is correct, there is cause to be encouraged. Perhaps the message of kindness and the good news being proclaimed by Christians around the world is not in vain. It is common for those espousing God’s truth to become discouraged. Having spent more than half a century proclaiming the Good News, I have often wondered if anyone out there was listening. Consequently, this report spoke to me. Perhaps the world is better and not worse. Maybe the sky is not falling.
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The Macon Tigers closed out a very successful regular season with a trip northeast to Canton. Macon entered the contest at 18-4 on the season. The Tigers had already wrapped up a tie for the CCC title with Palmyra at 6-1. The Tigers showed some muscle early with Jace Glover sending the first pitch of the game over the fence for a 1-0 Macon lead. Canton would answer in the bottom of the 2nd with a run to tie the game. “We would score 4 runs in the 3rd inning. Jace Glover would lead off the inning with a walk and was followed with a fly out. Brendan Watts would draw a 1 out walk. Collin Patrick would then hit a RBI double to score Glover. With 2 outs and 2 on, Christian Thrasher would hit a 3 run HR to cap off the inning” Coach Robuck. Canton would answer back with 2 runs in the bottom of the inning to make the score 5-3 Macon. “The 6th run and decisive run was scored when Skyler Thomas led off the 4th inning with a solo HR.” Macon would score again in the 6th to push the lead to 7-3. Canton would try to rally with single runs in the 4th and 5th. Macon would cap the game with a run in the 7th and return home with a nice 8-5 victory. “Our hitters had a good approach at the plate and hit a lot of balls to the opposite field tonight. They took advantage of the short right field fence. Christian Thrasher did a nice job out of the bullpen and we ended up needing him to pitch 6 innings. He struck out a lot of guys and was able to keep their high powered offense in check tonight. We now head in to districts with 19 wins and an opportunity to pick up number twenty if we play well in round 1 of districts. We hope to see a lot of support at our district game on Saturday” Coach Robuck. For the Tigers, Jace Glover 2-3 with a single and a lead off HR in the 1st inning, Collin Patrick 2-4 with a pair of doubles and 1 RBI, Christian Thrasher 2-4 with a single and a 3 Run HR,Skyler Thomas hit a solo HR in the 4th inning, Brendan Watts hit a RBI single in the 4th inning and Taylor Michalski and Jay Olinger had 1 hit each. Thrasher went 6 innings on the mound for the win with 11 strikeouts. Patrick opened the game for Macon with an inning pitched and picking up a strikeout. Representative
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The La Plata Bulldogs opened the last week of the regular season with back to back contests. They started off with a home game against the Paris Coyotes. The Bulldogs struck first, Pipes lead off with a single to right field and with one out Larson followed with a single of his own to right and put two on for La Plata. Davison would put La Plata up 1-0 with a RBI groundout scoring Pipes. Paris had been held hitless until the top of the 4th inning. The Coyotes picked up 4 runs on 5 hits an now lead the Bulldogs 4-1. Paris would continue to add to the lead in the 5th scoring five more runs and taking a 9-1 lead. Things continued to spiral out of control in the 6th, Paris put up three more runs and lead 12-1. In the bottom of the sixth the Bulldogs showed the still had fight in them. Larson led off with a single to center, Davison walked and Alex Smith singled to load the bases. The Bulldogs however were only able to get one of them home and they dropped the game 12-2. Kirk Larson was 2-3 run, Trevor Pipes 1-2 run, Zachery Carr 1-2, Alex Smith 1-3 and Ty Davison 1-2 with a RBI. The Bulldogs returned to the Sports Complex on Tuesday night looking to take out a little frustration on Knox County. To start, Pipes was hit by a pitch and Riggins reached on an error, with one out Davison walked to load up the bases. Smith would score Pipes and Riggins with a fielder’s choice groundout to shortstop. The Bulldogs led 2-0. La Plata would score again in the 2nd inning. Carmack walked to lead off and was followed by a single to center by Carr. Pipes ripped a two RBI single to centerfield and made the lead 4-0. Riggins reached on another fielder’s choice and later scored on a wild pitch to make the score 5-0. The Bulldogs would finish their scoring in the bottom of the 4th. Pipes singled and Riggins reached on an error that scored Pipes, 6-0. Larson singled to left and put runners on the corners. Davison walked and loaded the bases with Bulldogs. Smith hit a fly ball to pick up a sacrifice and score Riggins, 7-0. Noah followed with a RBI groundout and La Plata held an 8-0 lead. Knox County would score two runs in the 6th but it was too little too late and La Plata won the game with an 8-2 score. Tucker Noah had a RBI, Kirk Larson 1-4 run, Pipes 2-3 with 2 runs and 2 RBI’s, Carr 1-3 run, Robert Carmack with a run, Smith 1-3 with 3 RBI’s and Riggins 3 runs scored. Riggins went 7 innings on the mound for the win with ten strikeouts.
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The Bevier Wildcats closed out the regular season with a home contest last Monday against North Shelby. The Raiders opened the scoring in the first inning by sending two Raiders home and taking a 2-0 lead. The Wildcats waited until the 3rd inning to answer by scoring two runs and tie the contest. Bevier took the lead in the 4th inning by scoring a single run and making the score 3-2 Wildcats. Bevier looked as if they had salted away the contest by scoring two more runs in the bottom of the 6th and holding a 5-2 lead going into the last inning. The Raiders wanted to extended the game a little longer, they scored three runs and tied up the game. Bevier would decide to end the game on time by scoring a single run and win in walk off fashion 6-5. Garett Bailey went 2-3 with 2 RBI’s, Ryan Dawson had a run and RBI, Brock Jones 1-4 RBI, Dalton Ferguson 2 runs, Colby Peukert 1-4 run, Jacobi Mason 1-3 RBI and Caleb Richardson with a 2 run home run. Peukert picked up the win on the mound. The Wildcats first round game of District play was washed out Friday night, they will open instead on Monday in La Plata.
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The BMC Raiders took one last road trip on Monday night to Mendon. The Raiders closed out the regular season with a road victory and ended the season with a 9-4 overall record. The will open district play on Monday evening in Purdin against Tina-Avalon at 7:30 pm.
The Atlanta Hornets hosted the Brashear Tigers last Monday to close out conference play. “Atlanta closed out its regular season with a 16-3 win over Brashear. Marty Halley got the win on the mound striking out 9 Tiger Batters. Lane Waddle was the offensive star for the Hornets on the night. He was 4-5 with 2 doubles, 2 Runs scored, 6 RBI’s and a stolen base. Tyler Johnston went 3-5 with a run scored and an RBI. Chase Wait was 1-1 with 4 Walks and scored 3 runs for the hornets. Eric Baker Also had two hits and scored two runs for Atlanta. Marty Halley, Collan Thrasher, Trace Johnston, and Dylan Downey all had hits and scored a run on the night” Coach Pfeiffer. Rain on Friday forced district play to this week, Atlanta opens play Tuesday Night at the La Plata Sports complex.
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The Brashear Tigers hit the road to close out the regular season and conference play at Atlanta. This game had been originally scheduled to be played in Brashear but it was moved to Atlanta. The Tigers busted out of the gates on the run. Colt Acton and Chance Hill reached to start the game and both come around to score putting the Tigers up 2-0 early. Atlanta struck back with 3 runs in the bottom of the first to take a 3-2 lead. Brashear answered right back scoring a run in the 2nd and making the score three all. The Hornets scored 2 more runs in the home half of the 2nd to take the lead for good. The Hornets went on to score seven runs in the 4th and 4 in the 7th to take the contest 16-3. Brashear’s opening district game against the host La Plata Bulldogs was rained out Friday night. The Tigers will open play Monday night at the La Plata Sports Complex.
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All the necessary paperwork for the new police vehicle has been completed and the truck was ordered from Lovegreen’s on Friday, May 8th with expected delivery date within 6 weeks. We have also filed the paperwork for the USDA low interest loan for the water and electric pickups and they will be ordered after the May 18th deadline for bids. We have been working closely with USDA and SK & W regarding the sewer rehabilitation project and finalizing the necessary paperwork with March 2016 as the projected start date and September 2016 as the projected completion date. Various ideas regarding how to increase our land application of the wastewater in order to reduce the excess discharging issue are being discussed. The system was discharging for 147 consecutive days from November 24th, 2014 to April 17th, 2015. They have been able to do land application on Jim West’s property for several hours in order to keep the level down even though we have received more rain. Alderman Perry and Alderwoman Walker met with Police Chief Jason Bunch and presented an outline of the items discussed in the meeting regarding the police department hours, patrolling US Hwy 63, warrants, and other police complaints for the Board of Alderman to review. The Library Board met and interviewed candidates to replace Cindy Moore when she and Wava McHenry retire in July. The new librarian will be Jill Stidham and library hours will be Tuesday and Thursday - 8 a.m.
to 12 noon and Wednesday and Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. with the library being closed on Mondays and Saturdays. The Library Board members will be having a retirement reception for them from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 27th which will be open to the public. We continue to get complaints of disabled/ unlicensed vehicles, deteriorated buidlings, and yards that need to be mowed. The police department will continue to contact property owners in an attempt to resolve the issues. Any citizens with complaints are welcome to do so with myself or Police Chief Bunch. Richard Burns of the La Plata Community Fire Protection Board told me that they have received funding approval for a 30 year loan for the new fire station and will soon be accepting bids for construction and would hope to have it completed by June 2016. The La Plata R-II FFA chapter constructed and donated 5 new picnic tables to the City/Park & Recreation Department as a community service project and the tables were to be delivered to the city park on Friday, May 8th. The next regular Board of Alderman meeting will be Tuesday, June 9th at 6 p.m. at the La Plata City Council Chambers. As always, please feel free to pass on any complaints or comments….I will try to find an answer to any questions in a speedy manner but they may NOT always be the answer that the citizen wants to hear.
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ter for a couple of different reasons; so that people with disabilities can have job opportunities and so our wonderful community can keep their recoverable waste out of the landfill! Chew Choo Cafe We are selling T-shirts as a fundraiser for our nonprofit inside La Plata Pharmacy is and hope you will make a hiring a cafe cook. purchase which will help us to reach a goal of 50 THours are Tue-Fri 4-10pm shirts! and Sat. 7-5 pm Visit this online fundraiser Please apply in person to order your T-shirt today and share this information between 8-3, Mon-Fri with all your friends! www. Must be 18 or older. booster.com/MDIfundraiser Shirts are just $15.00! End date for this online event is May 31st and purchases will arrive around June 15th. If you have questions please contact Dede Spidle @ (660) The La Plata Park and Recreation Board is accepting 385-3111
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TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday May 12th at 6:00 pm in the La Plata Christian Church Fellowship Hall with 9 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Roll call was; “did you lose weight?” Best TOPS loser was Joan. Runner-up were Jeannie and Donnie Joyce, who tied. We have started a new “Spring Bash Contest” there are 2 teams with coaches, Bobbi and Barbara G. and will run from May 12th thru June 16th. We will track our food intake, calories or food exchanges and how we feel each day. We will pass around our menu sheets / journals to share ideas, recipes and comment. There will be a twenty five cent fee if we don’t have these. We plan on having new 2015 TOPS MO877 La Plata T-shirts by September 1st. They are fun to wear and are great conversation starters. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is Welcome. Please call Gail at 660-651-3025 for more information
Come roll with us… Let’s Celebrate the Fight against Cancer – and honor those that ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ Saturday, May 30 3:30-5:30 PM Macon Skate Center 1301 S Missouri St – Macon $10 admission
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T-Shirt Contest
Jeana Noel, a FFA member, designed a T-shirt that we entered into the National FFA T-shirt contest. We were placed in the top 12, and from that point the nation voted on these T-shirts. With our communities support we made it into top 6 winning shirts.
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Winning this means that we get 50% of the profit made, and a picture of us in these shirts will be put in a catalog for FFA items that you can purchase. T-shirts will also be sold at National Convention, in the Blue Book, and at FFA.org.
Photo Right: Front Row L to R: Faith Cook, Jeana Noel, Alexis Allen, Lexi Barnes. Back Row L to R: Maddy Craig, Zachary Carr, Alexis Wood, Kendrick Payne, Madison Ebeling, Jerry Simmons, Molly West, Adam Roberts, Makala Sherman, Willy St. Clair, Remingtyn Bealmer, & Kyle Roberts. (Photo Submitted)
Piano Students Present Spring Recitals
Piano students of Janet Bennett presented their spring recitals at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at the First Christian Church in Macon. A variety of jazz, folk tunes, hymns, classical music, and pieces written for young pianist were played as as
solos, duets, trios and two piano sections. Those students participating were; Aidan and Greyson Spencer, Charly Garrison, Maurice and Aeron Magruder, Jaden Mitchell, Carsyn Vincent, Grace McClellan, Laurie Smith, Cheriss and Chandler Cruttenden, Trent
and Grant Gabriel, Michael and Lee Arnold, Connie Teeter, Jennifer Tyree-Tayler, Connor and Kim Stevenson, Stan Monnig, Lucas and Grace Ervie, Clara and Brock Wood, Payton and Brooke Weimer, Bryce Duncan, Frances Williams, Gregory Seipel, Delaney Foster,
Brooklyn Anderson, Logan and Shelby Petre, Alexis Jacobus, and Chloe Shoemaker. Following each recital, a reception was held in the church’s fellowship hall.
Members present at the April meeting of the Good Intentions Club were Jayne Roberts, Delia Morgan, Mariam Farrington, Imogene May, Violet Watson, and Louise Davis. The business meeting was called to order by president Mariam. Roll call was answered by naming your favorite song from your high school days. Among those named were “ I Don’t Want to Set The World on Fire” and “It Had to Be You.” It was noted by Jayne that the club was organized in 1930 by numerous ladies who met in a farm pasture near Callao. Afterwards, they met in member’s homes. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Louise and were approved as read. The names of those who were sent cards and those receiving laprobes were read by chair
person, Violet. Happy belated birthday song was sung to Jayne and Anniversary song to Violet. In the motion to meet once a month was made and passed. The meeting date will be on the third Thursday of the month. Jayne gave a reading titled “ The Winter of My Life” and Mariam read “ He’s Always With Me.” A thank you note from Bryan Schafer was read for laprobe received. Business meeting was closed with prayer. Work for the day was sewing laprobes. Martin Griffith dropped by with thanks for laprobe received, and stayed to visit. The next meeting will be May 21st, visitors are welcome.
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On Tuesday at the Apple Basket Restaurant in Macon, 24 women from the Silver Singles Ladies group met for lunch. Doris Main offered the prayer before the meal. Reports were given concerning several women with health issues. The birthday song was sung to Pat Gwin for her April birthday. A reading entitled “Garden Planting Time” was read by Mariam Farrington. Those in attendance were Elsie Sagaser, Aletha Luther, Sylvia Agee, Donneta Givens, Carolyn Hopper, Dolores Harpster, Ann Lenzini, Jo Martie, Alice Davis, Pat Gwin, Laura Rhoads, Louise Davis, Esther Tabor, Marge Hungate, Dorothy Wilcox, Ralene Sherman, Lyvola Hogsett, Margaret Cleek, Darlene Smith, Cheryl Dye, Sue Howard, Doris Main, Lauretta Yutz & Mariam Farrington. The ladies will meet again May 26th at 11:30 at the Apple Basket, guests welcome.
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Jeana Noel & Grant Gregory are La Plata FFA’s 2015 State Degree recipients. They were recognized at State FFA Convention on April 17th for their achievement in SAE, FFA Leadership and Community Service. Pictured: Jeana Noel, Grant Gregory and Jessy Reuterdahl, Advisor. (Photo by Jagger Photography)
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Clarence Chronicles Well what happened to summer. I have my door closed and no windows open. Tomorrow is Track and Field Day at Clarence Elementary and the kids will have to run real fast to stay warm. Friday is he last day of school and it is suppose to be warmer than this. Remember the first weekend of June is the Youth garage sale at the Clarence Christian Church and June 17 to 20 is the Clarence Homecoming. So hope to see everyone here in June. Last Thursday was vet day for our dogs. I took Cody to Red Barn in Shelbina early that morning. He had a bath, ears and teeth cleaned, nails cut and he had a haircut. When we went to pick him up we took Jackie and the vet cut her nails. She hates this but she lets him do it. She fights Kenny and when we try to cut her nails. I think she just likes the vet better than she does us. Last Friday I worked at the Hospital Gift Shop in the afternoon then I went to see my Granddaughter Kaylee and her adorable baby Kayden. Kaylee’s sister Katherine was also at Kaylees, so we all had a nice visit. After I left there I went to C&R and my daughter Bonnie was their. We visited and John and Ruth Wood from here in Clarence was also there so we visited with them. Saturday my daughter Laura and Granddaughter Katherine came to visit. They brought me a beautiful purple afghan for Mothers Day. They stayed for lunch and we had a great day. Late in the afternoon my dog Cody was really barking. Kenny looked out to see what was wrong and told me Gary, Bonnie, and Brownie are home. They have been in Texas all winter and the whole neighborhood is glad they are home as we all missed them. Cody and I went to visit and Cody and Brownie ran all over their house barking. They were so glad to see each other. They are true friends.
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Sunday I went to Sunday School and Church and during the afternoon all of my children called me to say Happy Mothers Day. They all had sent gifts as they are such sweet children. Sunday evening Kenny and I went to Macon for supper and we visited with Lyle and Ann Tracy who were also there for supper. After supper Kenny and I went to he movie theater to see the Avengers. It was a really good movie. Monday I went with Carolyn Hill to Columbia. She had an appointment at University Hospital and she had not been there before. She knew I knew my way around there. We went to the Mall and hit every store. I then took her to Marshalls and she had never been there so she really liked it. After her doctors appointment we went to Menards and home. We really had a fun day. Tuesday I went to Columbia alone as I had a doctor’s appointment at University then. I went to he doctors then to Hyvee and got groceries and home. It was not as much fun going alone. Or it was just two day straight was too much of a good thing. I got home and was putting up groceries when we had a great surprise visit from our daughter Bonnie. She had been to Shelbina and stopped by on her way home. We had a great visit and I showed her all the iris that was blooming in the back yard. Today I actually stayed home. I cleaned house most of the day but Cody and I managed to visit with our neighbor Carolyn Stender who was working in her upholstery shop. Later Cody and I visited Gary, Bonnie, and Brownie for a few minutes and we stopped to visit Erica and Logan Brown who were playing ball in the street. They stopped to pet Cody and give e a hug. They are such sweet children. Know Jason and Amanda are real proud of them. Praying all of you have a great week. Patty by Sharron Burns
Weather has been rainy and a bit stormy this last week. Many canaries have travelled thru our area. Good to see the bluebirds, cardinals and wrens around. At night we have many whippoorwills singing in the forest. My azalea shrub has been beautiful, as well as the white bridal wreath spirea. The forest also has many white trees blooming, not sure what they are, but it adds beauty to the green carpet of trees. The Oklahoma Indians 4-H club helped the postal letter collectors at La Plata Post Office Saturday with the collection of food for the local food pantry. Helping with this project were Travis Grove, Kohyn Wood, Trista Smith, Madison Taylor and Dayton Hudson. The group collected over 376+ pounds of food. Adults helping included Julie Smith, Jason Taylor, Allen Grove, Stacy Hudson, and Sharron Burns. The Northeast Missouri Ham Radio Club held their meeting at the Kirksville Fire Station Sunday. Attending were Don Binder
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and Elle, Paul Doi, Kerry Haley, Vance Myers, Dave Kreuger, Cathy Krueger, Patrick Mc Gillen, Bud Seibold and Donna Seibold. Richard Burns celebrated his 73rd birthday this weekend. Amy Burns, Jamie Langbart and Sharron Burns helped him celebrate. They also celebrated Mothers day together. Richard and Sharron Burns attended graduation receptions for Molly West, Seth Brown and Ty Davison following La Plata High School graduation Sunday. On Saturday Richard also attended receptions for Baylon Belt and Matt Safley.
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201 N. Owensby Street LaPlata, MO 23647 Anchor Avenue Bucklin, MO $75,000 MLS# 20028 - This early $450,000 MLS# 19964 - Secluded American 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home Elegance... This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, has much charm with many updates. It all brick home with 2 fireplaces, has the original dark woodwork screened in porch, hardwood floors, and 4,300 sq. ft. is the picture of elegance. downstairs with built in bookcases and a window seat with an opening drawer. Charity Taylor 660-341-4607 Judy Williams 660-341-7182 Mike Bradley 660-261-0510
810 S. Baltimore Kirksville, MO $59,900 MLS# 19912 - CASH FLOW, CASH FLOW, CASH FLOW! That is what you will have with the EXTENSIVELY REMODELED Rocky Court Apartments! This one level complex consists of 8 one bedroom units conveniently located. Mark Whitney 660-341-4527
201 S. Halliburton Kirksville, MO 501-507 S. Baltimore Kirksville, MO $84,900 MLS# 20023 - TWO FOR ONE Attention Investors! 6 unit apartment house. Close to TSU and ATSU. MONEY with 117 ft. Highway frontage! 501 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath currently 125'x115' corner lot, off street parking. A good buy at $59,900! rented residential and 507 is currently Georgia Kachulis 660-341-1786 rented commercial. Kim Keyes 660-626-3920
33199 Hornet Way Greentop, MO 506 S. Ely Kirksville, MO - $39,900 $199,500 MLS# 20059 - 4 Bedroom, 3 MLS# 20024 - Check out this 2 bedroom 1 bath rental close to schools Bathroom offers an open concept on 3.2 acres m/l in the Brashear, Mo School and Brashear Park. Kim Keyes District. Kim Keyes 660-626-3920 660-626-3920
State Highway 11 Kirksville, MO$27,500 MLS# 20006 - This beautiful 1.41 acres (m/l) building lot is just waiting for you to build your dream home in Briar Oaks Estate. Utilities available. Mark Whitney 660-341-4527
704 E. LaHarpe Kirksville, MO - $39,900 2308 N. Oak Lane Kirksville, MO MLS# 20027 - COMFORTABLE and $159,000 MLS# 20030 - Beautiful 3 COZY 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with bedroom 2.5 bath Ranch with vinyl siding and a spacious detached completely remodeled kitchen, very garage sitting on a large 90'x133' lot. large master suite, rec room in Mark Whitney 660-341-4527 basement and plenty of storage space! Anita James 660-341-1773
14233 Birch Street New Cambria, MO $146,000 MLS# 19994 - This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is with a full walk-out basement offering all spacious rooms, oak cabinetry, fireplace, master suite with whirlpool tub and deck overlooking the countryside. Evonne Baker 660-341-1785
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Callao Christian Church held Vacation Bible School May 6 through 10. VBS was held each night and Saturday morning, with a special program at worship service on Sunday the 10th. Colton Christensen and Evan Thurnau pictured here, leading games and application lesson, for youth Pre-school through 5th grade. The theme was “Hero Headquarters” and the youth learned ways to stand for truth, take action, step-out on faith, and save the day in the Kingdom of Christ. Forty youth attended the event and over 180 attended Sunday morning program.” The second photo is a picture of the group at Sunday program. Submitted by Melanie Thurnau
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High school students enrolled in agriculture education courses have the unique opportunity to go beyond the classroom and learn real-world applications in a number of disciplines. Whether it is in agricultural mechanics, livestock evaluation, or a dozen other areas of learning, the Missouri Agricultural skills and Knowledge Assessment Industry Recognized Credential (MOASK IRC) program recognizes students performing at a proficient level as determined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The Atlanta C-3 students that completed the required education/training and demonstrated proficiency in one or several of the 14 skill areas are: Aaron Bondy, Dairy Foods Evaluation; Justin Howe, Agricultural Mechanics; Brianna MacKesty, Livestock Evaluation; Ashlea Pennington, Farm Business Management; Christina Pennington, Farm Business Management; Nick Romanetto, Farm Business Management; Corey Smothers, Poultry Evaluation; Julie Smothers, Poultry Evaluation; Jordan Teter, Livestock Evaluation; Lane Waddle, Agricultural Mechanics; Molly Waddle, Livestock Evaluation; Hope Walker, Livestock Evaluation and Danielle Welch, Poultry Evaluation. Atlanta C-3 Vocational Agriculture teacher, Susan Marsh joined Louise Gaughan, Macon County Farm Bureau Representative in presenting the MOASK IRC certificates. The technical skills assessments are conducted much like FFA judging events, but the results are used to determine a student’s proficiency and not for competitive purposes. The program compliments the three circle mode for delivering agricultural education in schools. The circles represent learning in the classroom, leadership development through the FFA and hands on training through each student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience. Sponsors Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture are proud to partner with DESE and take an active role in the program. County Farm Bureau leaders are responsible for verifying the rigor of each event, ensuring requirements are met and providing certificates for students deemed proficient.
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Letter to the Editor We are asking for your assistance in research for the history of this church. Mt. Tabor Primitive Baptist Church, southwest of Hurdland, Knox County, MO, is celebrating their 125th Anniversary, July 2015. We would like anyone who would has any memories or pictures of the church or persons attending in the past 125 years to please share with us. Some of the family names were: VanSickle, Sparks, Pinkston, Musgrove, Power, Hardy, Miles, Dabney, Gonnerman, Lee, Frazee, Cupp, Coleman, Dixon, Jacobson, Slaughter, Wonderley, Elliott, Deacon, Epperson, Thompson, Pile, Dewitt, McGloth-
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The Macon County Commission recently signed a proclamation designating May as NECAC Community Action Month in Macon County to coincide with the 51st anniversary of National Community Action Month and NECAC’s 50th anniversary. Pictured, from left, are Commissioner Jon Dwiggins, Commissioner and NECAC Macon County Board Member Drew Belt, Presiding Commissioner Alan Wyatt and NECAC Macon County Service Coordinator Terri Laughlin. NECAC is a 12-county area not-forprofit social service, community health and public housing Community Action Agency that serves the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disadvantaged. The agency’s Central Administration Offices are located in Bowling Green, with NECAC Service Centers operated in each county.
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There’s So Much To Do in Northeast Missouri!
You don’t have to spend a fortune or stay at a hotel in order take a take off and enjoy our own backyard. Plan a day to unwind and be back home in your own bed when your day is done! Here are just a few of the many day-trip ideas! (Information correct at time of printing.)
HANNIBAL MARK TWAIN BOYHOOD HOME AND MUSEUM Twain’s home is a designated National Historic Landmark. This property features six historically significant properties and two interactive museums. 120 N. Main St., Hannibal MO 63401, 573-221-9010 Hours: Daily: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MARK TWAIN CAVE A National Natural Landmark, this labyrinth cave forms criss-cross style patterns. The cave is 52 degrees year-round; no steps but good walking shoes suggested; tour lasts one hour. 300 Cave Hollow Road, Hannibal MO 63401, 573-2211656 Hours: April-May 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; June-Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Aug. 21-October: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Labor Day weekend, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; November-March, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RUSTIC OAK RIVERVIEW DINING AT SAWYER’S CREEK There is a panoramic view of the Mississippi River from every seat in the house, including outside on the patio. We serve aged, angus beef; steak burgers; seafood; pasta; pork; barbecue; frog legs; catfish; hand-breaded tenderloins; pies; cakes and cobblers. We have a full bar. The restaurant is part of the Sawyers Creek family fun park, winery, and gift shop complex, located across from Mark Twain Cave. Our hours vary by season; please call to verify. 11011 Route 79 South, Hannibal MO 63401, 573-2214900 Hours: May-Sep.: Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; hours very in the off season. SAWYER’S CREEK FAMILY FUN PARK This activity center features an 18-hole mini golf course, bumper boats, a bounce house, water wars and small train for kids. 11011 Route 79 South, Hannibal MO 63401, 573-2212200 Hours: Mon.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. MARK TWAIN RIVERBOAT Cruise the Mississippi River and enjoy live music while taking in beautiful scenery and a dinner cruise. This riverboat leaves from Center Street Landing. Cruise times and prices vary by season. 100 Center St., Hannibal MO 63401, 573-221-3222
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WALT DISNEY DREAMING TREE AND BARN Located on the Disney Farm, this is the tree where Walt first began to draw. The barn is where he put on his first show business production. The Dreaming Tree is on the American Forests Register of Historic Trees. 131 W. Broadway St., Marceline MO 64658, 660-3762332 Hours: Dawn-dusk WALT DISNEY HOMETOWN MUSEUM Housing 3,000 artifacts received directly from Disney family members, the museum affords visitors a chance to see items never displayed anywhere else.
Jamesport is Missouri’s largest Amish Settlement, and is also the largest Old Order Amish Settlement west of the Mississippi. This charming town is full of antique stores, gift stores, Amish bakeries, restaurants, Amish variety stores, craft stores, bulk food stores, and so much more! Come “Step Back in Time” and enjoy a slow-paced day in this fast-paced world! The town stores are usually open from around 9:30 - 5:00 during the summer and closed on Sundays. The Amish stores are very good about keeping their hours. Most are open 8:00 - 5:00 Jamesport was voted the #1 day trip in NW Missouri and also the #1 Antiquing destination in NW Missouri by Rural Missouri Magazine in 2008. Continued on Page 3B
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There’s So Much To Do in Northeast Missouri! LOCAL: Maples Repertory Theatre The theatre entered its nineth season in 2013 and promises a bright future. Theatre Director Todd Davison brings a variety of performances to the theatre. Professional actors, designers, and technicians from around the country move to Macon for the summer schedule. The theatre is housed in the historic Royal Theater, a building with a robust history of live theater and vaudeville in Macon. The theater was constructed in 1889 and opened its doors as the Jobson Opera House. A renovation in the 1990s revitalized the building inside and out. The Royal seats 400 on its main floor and in the sweeping, arch-shaped balcony. Hunting and Fishing If you love the outdoors and hunting, you will feel right at home in Macon County, consistently one of the top counties for both whitetail deer and turkey harvested in the state of Missouri. There is year-round hunting, with rabbit, turkey deer, raccoon, quail, pheasant, and more. The fishing options are plentiful too! We have shooting ranges, sporting goods stores, bait shops, public hunting area, and many other hunting-related activities. We are proud of the many wildlife organizations that are active in this community and involve our youth in sportsman events. Whether you consider yourself a professional hunter or an aspiring outdoorsman, you will love what Macon has to offer. Grab your bows or rifles, put on your camo, and load up
your four wheelers. Your hunting adventure starts in Macon County!
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Boots and Black Tie Sponsored by the Maples Repertory Theatre, this elegant June event features drinks and appetizers, live music, both silent and live auctions, a sumptuous buffet, and delicious dessert. Proceeds support the theatre.
Missouri’s “Best of the Best” Demolition Derby Two-Days of fun filled “Best of the Best” Demolition Derby held in August at the Macon County Park.
Relay for Life This run/walk benefits the American Cancer Society. Macon and the surrounding communities pull together and raise thousands of dollars for cancer research. The lighting of the luminaries honors both those who have defeated cancer and those who have lost their lives to the disease. Old Time Flywheel & Collectibles Annual Reunion Sponsored by the Macon County Flywheel & Collectibles Club, this event is held each July. Roam the Macon County Fairgrounds Park and watch as antique machinery does thrashing, bailing, and more. Live music, museum tours, great food, and acres of craft items are available. Fork & Cork Festival Featuring food, wine, live music, a 5K run/walk, art, shopping and more, you are sure to have a memorable experience and return again to our historic downtown. The Fork & Cork Festival is organized by the Mainstreet Macon Downtown
Annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade and Lighting of Jackson Street Park Kick off the Christmas Holiday season with our annual themed parade through downtown, where everyone will enjoy decorated shop windows, food and festivities. Santa will lead the way to Jackson Street Park decorated to bring in the season with a live nativity, hot chocolate and cookies. All made possible by local donations and organized by the chamber of commerce and the Randy Johnson Memorial Fund. Visit the Macon County Historical Society Museum! The Macon County Historical Society Museum, at 304 S. Missouri, serves as the home to Macon County artifacts and memorabilia. Displays are on three levels, and the main floor being handicap accessible. Visitors will find items and information representing the towns in Macon County and beyond. The military section showcases Col. F.W.V. Blees’ desk and other articles from the Blees Military Academy. Uniforms from Macon County citizens — of both men and women — are shown from
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World War I through the present, with all branches represented. A lighted gun cabinet holds guns and other materials from the 18th and 19th centuries. Also included in this area is a 4-foot, handwelded map of Missouri, with battles of the Civil War depicted along with rivers, highways, colleges, important persons, and more. Another part of the building’s history is shown with items from the world’s first Still-Hildreth Sanatorium Osteopathic Hospital. The sextant used by Admiral Byrd to go to the North Pole is on display, along with other items from Lester Dent, author of Doc Savage. Equipment from the Shockey Mill, located at Cox Town and in operation from 1905 to the mid-1950, is set up in a display made from its original building. Other areas include a country school classroom, hospital room, sports room, antique kitchen, buggies, church setting, courtroom, mining room, farming tools, and even a 1904 pea huller. The MCHS genealogy research library has a large selection of probate, cemetery, and school records, along with family files, maps, county history books, and much more information for those searching for their own genealogy. An extension of the museum is the memorial rock located close by, where the Macon Massacre occurred during the Civil War. A Civil War tour, Macon town tour, or museum tour are available on request. For more information about a tour, call 660-395-5135.
Visiting Our State Parks: 1. Long Branch State Park
Looking for a place to get a watersports fix? Long Branch State Park’s three boat ramps provide access to sprawling and picturesque Long Branch Lake. Want to get some fishing in? The park offers some of the best bass fishing in northern Missouri and its swimming beach a is a favorite for families. More than 80 campsites make the park a perfect place for overnight stays. And the park’s native prairie offers peaceful hiking opportunities. Long Branch State Park provides visi-
tors with easy access to the lake with boat ramps in all three areas of the park. The lake has an excellent reputation for bass fishing, but anglers can cast their lines for catfish, walleye and crappie as well. The lake’s 24 miles of shoreline have many small coves that offer good fishing. A partially covered accessible fishing dock is also available. A sand beach near the campground, complete with volleyball net, provides swimmers access to the lake and fun in the sun. Visitors wanting to play more than a day
2. Thousand Hills State Park Located at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville, MO, Thousand Hills State Park offers the following: Marina: The marina offers boat rentals including: paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats, fishing boats, and ski boats. Located on the Lake, there is easy access for all types of recreational activities for the whole family. Call (660) 665-3712. Forest Lake allows boats with more than 90 horsepower on the lake at no wake speeds. Ancient Petroglyphs: Rock formations containing historic Native American carvings can be found in a sheltered exhibit. Visitors walk on a path to read information about them along the walls and then match up the symbols on the actual rocks below. Cabins: The Park features seven duplex cabins open March through November overlooking Forest Lake. All cabins have air-conditioning/heating, provided linens and towels, bath with shower, patio, picnic table, barbecue grill, color TV, stove, refrigerator and microwave. For more information, call (660) 665-7119. Camping Thousand Hills State Park has 57 campsites available. They have 15 basic sites and 42 with 30 amp electric hook ups. 2/3 of the sites can be reserved while
1/3 of the sites are on a first come first serve basis. For more call (660) 665-6995. Fishing: Forest Lake in the middle of the park contains Largemouth Bass (limit -6 per day), Walleye (limit-4 per day) Channel Catfish (limit- 4 per day), and Crappie (limit-20 per day). Forest Lake allows boats with more than 90 horsepower on the lake at no wake speeds. Beach The swimming beach is open seven days a week during the summer from 10 am to 7 pm Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The beach is available for swimming at no charge. There are dressing rooms and showers, and vending machines. No lifeguards are on duty at the swim beach. Trails: The park has three trails perfect for hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, and backpacking. The trails Red Bud, Oak, and Thousand Hills Trail are close to the marina and dining lodge. Click here for detailed information on the trails. Dining Lodge: Located in the heart of Thousand Hills State Park, this picturesque dining lodge serves a wide variety of foods. Reservations are recommended for dinner. For more information, call (660)-665-7119.
While it has been a very long winter, spring is finally upon us and summer soon to follow. Also with that arrival, will be the start to the 2014 season of the La Plata Santa Fe Lake and with some different ideas and policies being incorporated for the Lake. Somewhat new for this year, will be various changes in the fees. Daily fees will remain at $2 individual, or if preferred, a $20 individual Season pass may be purchased. These will be the only options available to Lake Guests and a pass of either choice will be required for use of the Lake’s grounds or facilities, regardless of time of day. Children who have not yet started Kindergarten will remain
free. There will also be no charge for adults who are not using the facilities, but are only present to provide supervision of other guests. Specific date reservation of the Lake’s shelter may now be made and will require a $10 reservation fee. Unless previously reserved, the shelter will remain available for use by all Lake Guests on a first come first serve basis. Boat permits will again be required and remain available as in the past. Management structure will also make a change. Lake opening is scheduled for the Memorial Day weekend. Come and make use of this great and unique facility.
can choose from basic or electric campsites located in a wooded area bordering the native prairie area and the lake. Nine of the basic campsites are secluded walk-in sites close to the lake. The campground features modern restrooms with hot showers. Picnic sites, scattered under trees and along the lake, offer a quiet spot for lunch
and a scenic view. Two group shelters are perfect for family gatherings and can be reserved by contacting the park office. Near one of the shelters is a one-mile trail that leads to the lake where benches await, providing a great spot to sit and watch the day go by.
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How to Find More Time to Travel Few people would likely say they don’t enjoy traveling. Travel provides an opportunity to experience different cultures, visit idyllic locales and enjoy some rest and relaxation. But as much as people love to travel, finding more time to do so is not always so easy, even for those people with a sufficient amount of vacation days at their disposal. Oftentimes, finding more time to travel requires some extra and earlier planning. · Reconsider when you travel. Building a trip around a long weekend is an easy way to find more time to travel. Consider the holidays that fall on a Monday, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Plan a getaway for these long weekends and you won’t even need to use a vacation day. If you have the vacation time to burn, extend the trip one day by leaving on Friday or returning on Tuesday. By the time your trip ends, you will have enjoyed a three-day getaway without using any vacation time or a fourday extended break during which you used just a single day of vacation time. Planning a week-long trip on a holiday week is another way to save a vacation day for later in the year. · Extend business trips. Business travelers who typically travel on Mondays and/or return home on Fridays can extend those trips to include the weekend preceding or following the trip. This gives you a better chance to explore the city where conferences or client meetings are being held, as business trips typically leave little time to get to a know a city or see its attractions. Business travelers can
plan family trips around their work trips, giving families a great and often costeffective way to see various locales. · Use your allotted vacation time. A 2013 study from Oxford Economics found that American workers took an average of 16 days of vacation in 2013, which represented a roughly 20 percent decline from 2000, when workers took an average of 20.3 vacation days. The United States Travel Association discovered a similar pattern, finding that in 2013 workers used just 16 of their nearly 21 days of earned time off. Perhaps the easiest way working men and women can find more time to travel is to make use of all of the vacation days they earn as oppose to letting them fall by the wayside at the end of their companies’ calendar years. · Negotiate with your employer. Many employers have grown increasingly flexible as technology has made it easier for employees to work remotely. Men and women who want to find more time to travel should not be afraid to negotiate more travel time with their employers, even offering to work remotely from whichever destination they plan to visit. This can be an especially effective way for parents to extend family vacations in the summertime, as one parent can take the kids in the mornings and afternoons while the other works. Come nighttime, the whole family can still enjoy all the fun of a typical vacation. Travel is a luxury that even busy men and women can enjoy if they employ certain strategies to create more time to get away.
Tesla Destination Charging now offered as new amenity The Depot Inn & Suites has teamed up with Tesla Motors to provide an increasingly desirable amenity: Tesla Destination Charging . Tesla High Power Wall Connectors add 58 miles of range per hour to Model S, charging the vehicle overnight and replicating the convenience Tesla owners are accustomed to at home. The Depot Inn & Suites joins a rapidly growing network of resorts in Tesla’s Destination Charging Program. Tesla partners with hotels, resorts, and restaurants around the world to offer High Power Connectors as an amenity for visitors, allowing them to charge their Tesla Model S at locations where they want to stay for several hours like hotels, ski resorts, and restaurants. Model S offers 265 miles of range on a single charge so the High Power Wall Connector can easily top off the Tesla in just a few hours. “The Depot Inn & Suites is constantly finding new ways to heighten the guests’ experience. By combining leading edge technology and the forward thinking of Tesla with our commitment to provide outstanding service and offerings, we now have the ability to offer guests a seamless and convenient charging experience during their stay.” Barbara Cepinko of the Depot Inn & Suites. About the Depot Inn & Suites The Depot Inn & Suites built in 2006 features 30 beautifully appointed rooms including 4 luxurious themed suites, a heated indoor pool, and a business center with computers, fax and printer. Every room has free in room WiFi, a microwave and a refrigerator. Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast and a free 24/7 coffee bar. Free hotel shuttle service is available from the airport and the La Plata Amtrak Train Station. Car rentals are available at the hotel. Two Tesla High Power Connectors and a J1772 Level 2
Charger are available to hotel guests and to the public free of charge. While waiting to charge all are welcome to enjoy free Wifi and free coffee in the large luxurious hotel lobby and may browse the vast array of information at the Silver Rails Country Tourist Information Center in the hotel lobby. About Tesla Tesla Motors’ (NASDAQ: TSLA) goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transport with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California based Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, as well as EV powertrain components. Tesla has delivered more than 55,000 vehicles to customers worldwide. About Model S Model S is the world’s first premium sedan built from the ground up as an electric vehicle. It has been engineered to deliver unprecedented range and a thrilling drive experience. Model S is the world’s fastest accelerating four door vehicle ever built. With a rigid body structure, nearly 50/50 weight distribution and a remarkably low center of gravity. Model S offers the responsiveness and agility expected from the world’s best sports cars while providing the ride quality of a luxury performance sedan. Model S has received many awards and accolades, including Motor Trend 2013 Car of the Year©, Car and Driver 10 Best 2015, AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2013 Automobile of the Year , the Yahoo! AUTOS Car of the Year, TIME ’s Best Invention of the Year 2012, Consumer R e p o r t s’ highest score ever given to a car, and a NHTSA 5star safety rating .
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How Families Can Cut Vacation Costs Family vacations are the one time each year when all members of the family get to leave the daily grind behind to enjoy a little R&R together. Such excursions often strengthen family bonds and help to create lasting memories that parents and kids will cherish for years to come. Families planning this summer’s annual getaway may already know that the cost of travel is on the rise. While there are always deals to be had, budget-conscious parents may still find themselves looking for ways to cut their travel costs so more of their money can be spent on having fun instead of financing trips. The following are a handful of ways parents can trim their families’travel costs without sacrificing the quality of their vacations. · Stay closer to home. It may sound simple, but vacationing closer to home is perhaps the best way for families to save a substantial amount of money on their vacations. Airline tickets can take up a sizable portion of a family vacation budget, and once the plane touches down families may need to add the additional expense of rental cars so they can get around their destination and enjoy all its sights and sounds. But families who choose to vacation closer to home can take their own vehicles, paying only for gas instead of airline tickets, car rentals (including rental insurance) and gas. Find a location close to home that still offers everyone an escape, but one that’s not far enough away that car travel will prove burdensome and exhausting. · Plan to make some of your own meals. Dining out is another considerable expense for families on vacation. Depending on the size of their families, parents may find that their dining budgets will approach or even exceed the cost of air travel by the end of a single week. But parents can drastically reduce
Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent in danger of death and serious injury of the Missouri State Highway Patrol from being struck by a vehicle. would like the public to be aware that In 2012, the Missouri Legislature exGovernor Jay Nixon signed a proclama- panded the Move Over law. The law was tion designating May 2015 as Move Over amended to include vehicles owned by And Slow Down Awareness Month in the State Highways and Transportation Missouri. Commission and operated by Missouri In 2002, the Missouri Legislature passed Department of Transportation employa law aimed at insuring the safety of the ees. Thus, drivers of motor vehicles apmen and women who work roadside proaching stationary MoDOT vehicles in emergency services, including state, displaying amber or amber and white county, and local law enforcement, fire lights “shall proceed with caution by and rescue workers, ambulance person- making a lane change away from the stanel, and tow truck operators. At the time, tionary vehicle, if possible.” The act furthis legislation—commonly referred to as ther modified the definition of “emergenthe “Move Over” law— directed motorists cy vehicle” to include any vehicle owned to take one of two courses of action upon by the commission and operated by a approaching a stationary emergency ve- Department of Transportation employee hicle displaying lighted red or red and that is marked as an emergency response blue lights. Motorists must proceed with or motorist assistance vehicle (Section caution and yield the right-of-way, if pos- 304.022 RSMo.). sible, with due regard to safety and traffic “Missouri’s Move Over law is designed conditions by making a lane change into to protect the people who are serving and a lane not adjacent to that of the station- protecting all motorists,” said Colonel J. ary vehicle, if on a roadway having at least Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Misfour lanes with not less than two lanes souri State Highway Patrol. “May is Move proceeding in the same direction as the Over And Slow Down Awareness Month. approaching vehicle. If it is not possible Every day our safety is in the hands of to change lanes, motorists must proceed each motorist on the road. Please pay atwith due caution and reduce the speed of tention when you drive. Recognize that their vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for flashing lights of any color warrant caretraffic conditions. ful reaction from you, the driver.” Nine members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol have been killed in the line of duty and several others seriously injured after beis accepting applications for ing struck by vehicles in the following positions: the performance of their duties. Four of those line of duty deaths occurred Multicultural Affairs after the Move Over law passed. Emergency perProgram Coordinator sonnel working on the Student Affairs side of the road remain
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those costs by planning to make some their own meals while away on vacation. Bring along a couple of cereal boxes so breakfast is simple and inexpensive, and try to book accommodations equipped with kitchens or outdoor areas where the family can fire up a grill a few times during the week to save on costly dinner tabs. · Travel light. Families who must travel by air can trim some of the cost of flying by traveling light. Many airlines now charge fees for bags that exceed preestablished weight limits and may charge for additional baggage as well. Leave hefty jackets and extra footwear behind when traveling during the warmer months, as everyone can likely get by with just some lighter summer attire and less formal footwear. If traveling to a ski resort in the winter, consider renting bulky skiing attire, including boots, so baggage limits are not exceeded. · Work with a travel agency that specializes in your locale. Many families may feel they can now plan their own vacations and save money, but planning through a travel agency may still be a family’s best bet. When booking trips via a travel agency, families can often negotiate with a representative, who can work to tailor a vacation that fits families’ budgets. Such negotiation is much more difficult when going it alone or working through a travel website. In addition, many travel agencies include tours and other attractions in the price of their packages, and that can be a great way to earn discounts to local sights and activities. Travel is expensive, especially for parents traveling with kids in tow. But cost-conscious moms and dads can still plan relaxing and enjoyable vacations without breaking the bank.
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Vacancy Notice - Dishwasher The La Plata R-II School District is now accepting applications for a part time (10:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.) dishwasher position for the 2015-2016 school year. The position will receive a starting salary of $10.00 per hour. Interested candidates may pick up an application at the Superintendent’s office located at 201 West Moore, La Plata. The application is also on the district website: www.laplata.k12.mo.us and is located under “non-certified application”. Please contact Mrs. Lisa Coy, Elementary School Principal at 332-7003 with any questions. The La Plata R-II School District is an equal opportunity employer.
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The City of Macon is soliciting bids for de-icing salt for use by the street department for the 2015-2016 winter season. Bids must be written and mailed or hand-delivered. Bids must be securely sealed with the marking on the outside of the envelope “Salt Bids. Attention Mary Lou Craigg”. Sealed bids must be received by no later than 3:00 p.m., June 04, 2015. Bid specification are available by contacting Mary Lou Craigg at City Hall, 106 W. Bourke St, Macon, Missouri 63552 or by calling 660-385-6421. Bids not received on time will be returned to bidder unopened and not included in the tabulation. Address bids to: City of Macon 106 W. Bourke Street P.O. Box 569 Macon, Missouri 63552
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NOTICE Effective the week of May 18, a road and parking improvement project at the City of Macon Don Schelle Ball Fields and Round House will commence. During this period, construction equipment will be located upon the grounds, and portions of the road leading to these facilities will be closed for short time frames. The project should not interfere with reservations of the Round House. This improvement is one of many made possible by utilizing funds that can only be utilized for park capital improvements and storm water control projects covered by the Capital Improvements Park and Storm Water Tax.
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Hannibal Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse is now accepting resumes for the position of FT Care Coordinator. Duties include conducting groups, intakes, and individual sessions. Degree in a human service field required. Must be able to obtain a chauffeurs license and able to travel between our Mexico, Macon, and Moberly offices as needed (agency vehicle). Benefits include; paid sick and vacation, 12 paid holidays, health, dental, and life insurance. Salary commensurate with experience. Submit cover letter along with resume to the attention of: Hannibal Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Human Resources, 146 Communications Drive Hannibal, MO 63401. HCADA is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Tiffany Rollison, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded on April 29, 2005, Document No. 20050977, in Book No. 856, at Page 179 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Macon County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on May 26, 2015, at 1:30 PM, at the South Front Door of the Macon County Courthouse, Macon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: ALL OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN STRONG'S SUBDIVISION IN CITY OF MACON, MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI., commonly known as 108 Summit Drive, Macon, MO, 63552 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. James D. Smiser Successor Trustee First Publication: April 29, 2015. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com 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 (Casefile No. 178089 / Invoice No. 178089-732341).
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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) FOR SALE: Beds w/mattress, good shape, 1940’ bedroom set, 500 gallon fuel tank in Anabel, MO Call 636-388-6672 Leave Message (5/13) OWNER WANTS QUICK sale for ranch home on one acre south of Clarence. Becky Baker agent 573 795 6164 www.seerealestate. com, office 573 735 2245 Monroe City (5/27) HOME FOR SALE: 3bedroom ½ bath, full basement, 1 car attached garage, 2 car detached garage. On 0.7 acres more or less, corner lot, 403 N. Center St., Clarence. Call 660-651-2911 (5/27) FOR SALE: 1985 C-70 dump truck. ‘93Corvette Red/Red interior. Full size pool table. (660) 676-4943 (6/10)
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FOR RENT: 10’x10’, 10’x5’, 5’x5’ and 10’x20’. La Plata Storage. Call 332-7599. (TFN) FOR RENT: Homes and Apartments in La Plata, Wein, Macon and Gifford. 660-332-7421 or 660-3419081(TFN) FOR RENT: 4 bed, 2 bath luxurious with attached large shop near Macon. $875 660-332-7421 or 660-341-9081(TFN) VERY NICE ONE bedroom house will be available for rent June 1st. Stove refrigerator, washer, dryer, furnished, central heat & air, low utilities. References & deposit required. $425.00/mth. Call 660-385-4818 (5/29) FOR RENT: 2 bedroom trailers one in Bevier and one in Macon. Single bedroom apartment in Macon downtown. Call 660-6516862 (6/3) FOR RENT: Nice 2 to 3 bedroom house to town. No pets. Deposit required. Call 660-651-1066. (6/3) FOR RENT: 2 mobile homes. 1st 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, carport $400. 2nd 2 bedroom, one bath, $250. Both have c/a. Biggs Mobile Home Park in La Plata, MO. Call Paul Biggs at 913-205-5535 (5/20) HOUSE FOR RENT: Newer 3 bedroom , 2 ½ bath, furnished $750 or unfurnished $650. Large lot in Callao. 660-3497162 (5/20) FOR RENT: Very Nice one bedroom house will be available for rent June 1st. Stove refrigerator, washer,, dryer, furnished, central heat & air , low utilities. References & deposit required. $425.00/mth. Call 660-385-4818 (5/29) FOR RENT: Nice remodeled 2 bedroom home, no pets, references required. Security deposit $425 required & $425 per month. 660-651-9455 ask for John. (6/10)
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Ross Construction is soliciting DBE/ MBE/WBE subcontractor/supplier bids for Macon WWTF-Solids Dewatering Project for the City of Macon, MO. Project bids June 2, 2015 @ 2:00pm. Fax bids to 816-737-2735 or email to jgardner@derossconstruction.com. Contact our office for more information at 816-737-2953. Ross Construction is an EEO employer. C Y
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Bits From Bucklin On 04/28/15, a Macon Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at Missouri St and Maffry Ave. As a result of the stop, police arrested two suspects on drug-related charges. During the contact, police utilized the Macon County Sheriff ’s Canine Unit which alerted on the vehicle. Marijuana was seized from the vehicle and it was impounded for further investigation. A male and female suspect within the vehicle were each arrested for possession of marijuana. Both suspects were transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and were placed on 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A search warrant of the vehicle was obtained. Police seized an additional amount of marijuana concealed inside the vehicle during the extensive search. Police applied for and obtained an arrest warrant on Sammie J. JEFFCOAT, a 25-year old white female of Kirksville, for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, driving while license suspended and exceeding the posted speed limit with bond being set at $20,000 cash only. Police also applied for and obtained an arrest warrant on Vaughn WOODS, a 29-year old black male of Moberly, for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute with bond also being set at $20,000 cash only. On 04/28/15, Macon Police Officers responded to a report of an assault taking place in the 200 block of Lincoln Street. Upon arrival, police made contact with a juvenile victim, a juvenile witness and a parent of the witness. The juvenile victim was injured and the child’s parent was contacted. The parent then took the child for medical attention. As police investigated the incident, it was reported the juvenile victim, a 10-year old white male of Macon, was struck by another juvenile, a 14-year old black male. The suspect was located and police contacted the Macon County Juvenile Authorities to continue the investigation. On 04/29/15, officers of the Macon Police Department responded to a report of a male and female in a physical fight in the street near Fifth St and Crescent Dr. Upon arrival, police located a female suspect in the area. While talking with the female about the assault, a male suspect was located nearby and attempted to flee on foot. The male suspect was taken into custody for further investigation and transported to the Macon Police Department. As a result of the investigation, police arrested the white male suspect for domestic assault and transported him to the Macon County Jail where he was placed on 24-hour hold pending formal charges. Police applied for and obtained a warrant for the arrest of David YOUNT, a 34-year old white male of Macon, for felony domestic assault. Bond was set at $9,000 cash only and Yount remains in custody. On 4/29/15 at approximately 11:40pm, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Compton and Kohl Streets after receiving a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle stopped. As a result, police arrested a 34-year old white female of Imperial (MO) for driving while intoxicated and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway. The female suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date after posting the required bond. On 05/01/2015 an officer of the Macon Police Department served an active arrest warrant upon Charla S. GOLDEN, 19-year old white female of Macon, for failure to appear on original charges of fail to stop at a stop sign and failure to maintain financial responsibility. She posted the required bond and was released pending a future municipal court date. On 05/01/15 at approximately 4:30pm, the Macon Police Department received a report of a domestic assault in progress in the 1400 block of South Missouri Street inside Lakeview Towers. Police responded to the call. Upon arrival, a female victim and a child victim were located. It was reported a white male suspect fled the area in a vehicle prior to officer arrival. Both victims required medical attention. Officers of Macon Police Department were aware the suspect was continuing to make threats of violence toward the female victim and police. A full description of the suspect was obtained and he was located at approximately 5:45pm on Sunset near the city limits of Macon where he was taken into custody for
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So much favorable comment concerning the excerpts from Maxine Lindley Bunton’s featured article written in the year 1991 prompts me to share another small section this week. This week we will have another paragraph from the article by Mrs. Bunton. She wrote: when I was a young girl Bill Sanders had a café in town. He also worked part time for my dad. He rode the open railroad cars to New York and Chicago when my dad shipped live poultry to those cities. It was necessary to feed and water the chickens in transit, and it took several days to make the trip. It was also important in transit to keep up the weight of the poultry and if possible to get them to even gain a little. Dad always said Bill was the best he had seen at the job. It was an art to know how to mix the feed and how to choose the time of feeding. Bill was always generous when he fed the chickens, but this was not so when he fed his restaurant customers. Then dad said he could slice ham thinner than anybody in the world. I did not know much about that. I only remember eating in his restaurant one time when my mother was gone and Dad took us there. Eating in a restaurant unless you were traveling was a needless extravagance according to my mother, her food at home was better and more nourishing. Our dinners out were usually church dinners, family dinners or perhaps community fund raisers. Restaurant eating was frowned on at our house. The introduction to the article written by Maxine Lindley Bunton on January of 1991 reads as follows: Traditionally, it is the time of year when we look back, resolve to make our lives, ourselves or our environment better. We reminisce, recall how things were and it is good to do that. It not only can be a guiding force for our future but it is fun bringing up pictures from our memories and just remembering. In this feature, a Bucklin woman who has lived her entire life in that town looks back at a more prosperous era when every downtown building was occupied. There were two feed mills, a creamery and grocery stores. Bucklin had two hotels, a newspaper, churches, banks, schools and a coal mine. Two railroads intersected the town and its future was bright.’ Maxine Bunton passed away on May 20th, 2012 METHODIST CHURCH GUEST NIGHT The women of the United Methodist Church hosted their annual Guest Night and Salad Supper. This event is anticipated by area women and seems to gain in popularity each year. Nancy Williams welcomed the guests and introduced ladies from the 21 congregations represented. Holly Switzer introduced the guest speaker, Mary Jo Watkins from the Verelle Peniston State School in Chillicothe. Ms. Watkins gave interesting information about the activities of the school and plans they had for future growth. HIGH HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETS High Hill Cemetery Association President Leroy Main
conducted the business meeting with 10 members present. Amber Wood read the Secretary report from the previous meeting and gave the treasurer’s report. Both reports were accepted. Leroy Main has served many years as president of the group and announced he will step down due to health concerns. Tom Main agreed to serve as president with Amber Wood remaining as secretary and treasurer. Doug Finney’s Lawnboyz’s will continue to mow the cemetery and church yard. Kevin and Reka Behrman had cleaned and tended the area just west of the cemetery fence and were thanked for a job well done. Vaden Morris will be asked to brush hog the area as needed this summer. SOUTH SWEDISH COVENANT CHURCH NEWS The annual business meeting of the South Swedish Covenant Church and cemetery will be held Sunday after noon, May 24th, 2015 at 3:00 p m. The church is located on Naples Road just off Highway 129 north of Bucklin. Pearl Miller is Chairman. For more information you may call 660 285-3662. Anyone interested in the church or cemetery is invited to attend. WYANDOTTE CHURCH MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES The annual Memorial Sunday Service will be held on Sunday May 24th, 2015 at the Wyandotte Church located on Mesa Road northwest of Bucklin. The service will start at 11:00 a mand will be followed by the annual basket dinner. It will be held rain or shine. Those attending the basket dinner are asked to bring table service and lawn chairs. The public is invited to attend the service and stay for dinner. ODDS ‘N ENDS It seems this week was full of church news. Minutes of the city council meeting should be ready to publish next week. Final plans for the community VBS will be included in the Bits as well as the week long event starts June 1st. We have one pair of bright Baltimore Orioles at our jelly dish every day. I hung the jelly dish feeder at the end of the clothes line so it may be seen from the kitchen window. The little Wren is not so showy but her song makes garden work a lot more pleasant. Several Hummingbirds come to the Columbine and Hardy Phlox that are in full bloom right now in the flower beds. Blackberry winter is almost a thing of the past for this year as our little patch is just white with bloom. The winter seemed longer than usual to us and spring did indeed come on with a lot of color and song in our yard. Welcome! Do you have an item for the Bits? If you do please call me at 660 695-3600, emaildnoah112@gmail.com or feel free to come by our house anytime with your news. Every item is welcome.
assault. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was then placed on 24-hour hold at the Macon County Jail. Formal charges were later filed against Steven LAUDERBACK, a 34-year old white male of Macon, for felony domestic assault, felony abuse of a child and unlawful use/possession of drug paraphernalia with bond set at $10,000 cash only. Lauderback remains in custody at this time. On 05/02/15, an officer of the Macon Police Department served an arrest warrant out of the City of Macon on Jessy NEZ, 24-year old black male of Macon, for failure to appear on the original charge of driving while license suspended. NEZ was taken into custody by Brookfield Police and held for extradition. A Macon Police Officer responded to the Brookfield Police Department to take custody of NEZ and transport him to the Macon County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. NEZ later posted bond and was released pending a future municipal court date. On 05/02/2015, police made enforcement contact with a vehicle on Pine Street. As as result of the contact, police arrested a 39-year old white male of Macon for possession of marijuana and 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 05/04/15, the owner of a business in the 2200 block of North Missouri Street reported a possible burglary and theft taking place during the overnight hours of 05/03-05/04/2015. A Macon Police Officer responded to
the call to investigate. Upon arrival, the victim reported an undisclosed amount of cash missing from the building. No visible forced entry was located however a door was found to be unlocked. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 05/04/2015 at approximately 2:30am, the Macon Police Department received a tip of a theft in progress near the downtown area. Police responded to investigate. During the investigation, police located a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Goggin Street which contained scrap metals. Officers remained in the area for surveillance. At approximately 3:00am, an officer made contact with a black male suspect dressed in all black clothing as he was returning to the vehicle. Police took the suspect into custody for further investigation and transported the man back to the Macon Police Department. As a result of the investigation, police confirmed the suspect was on BNSF Railroad property when he was searching for and stealing scrap metal from the property. Police placed the 51-year old black male on 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A warrant was applied for and obtained on Tommy TOLSON of Columbia (MO) for felony stealing, trespassing on railroad property and driving while licensed revoked. Bond was set at $4,500 cash only. TOLSON remains in custody at this time. A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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The AARP Area Long Branch Chapter 5450 held a bake sale recently with the proceeds designated to be donated to Relay For Life. Mickey Shipp, Chapter Treasurer is shown presenting the check to Dena Wilt, Publicity Chair and Brenda Tuttle, Team Recruitment Chair.
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The Macon County Home Press www.maconhomepress.com
Youth Summer Garden Program
is donated to the Adair County Salvation Army Food Pantry. The Garden n’ Grow program will meet every Monday and Thursday, June 1 through August 10 at the Adair County Extension Center, 503 E. Northtown Road in Kirksville. The program will meet from 9:30-11:30 the first day in order to plant the garden. The program is limited to the first 10 youth to register. The deadline to register is May 26. Cost is $30. For more information about the program and to register contact the Adair County Extension Center at 660-665-9866.
Swetnam Memorial Nurse Scholarship Awarded Moberly Area Community College nursing students were awarded the Tom and Fern Swetnam Memorial Nurse Scholarship in May. The scholarships went to Barbara Askew, a Practical Nursing student from Atlanta, MO, and to Lydia Stange, an Associate Degree in Nursing student from Columbia. Both are taking classes at the Moberly campus. The Tom and Fern Swetnam Memorial Nurse Scholarship was established through a bequest from the Estate of Tom and Fern Swetnam for the purpose of educating & motivating nursing students at MACC. Each year, the scholarship provides a $500 award to an Associate Degree in Nursing student and to a Practical Nursing Certificate student. Top Photo: Moberly Area Community College Practical Nursing Coordinator Terry Bichsel presents the Swetnam scholarship to Practical Nursing student Barbara Askew with Dr. James Grant, MACC Dean Student Services. Bottom Photo: Moberly
Terry Bichsel presents the Swetnam scholarship to Practical Nursing student Barbara Askew with Dr. James Grant, MACC Dean Student Services.
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Machinery/ Equipment Consignment Auction Saturday June 6, 2015 at 10 a.m. North Hwy 63 Macon, MO
We are accepting consignments for our June 6 machinery auction. Many have already consigned. We are expecting a large auction. Selling Tractors, trailers, trucks, hay/tillage equipment, atvs, tools and much more. ScottyKuntz 573-356-4405
Kevin Keeling 573-682-4861
Randy Phillips
573-220-4226
Horse Sale Saturday, June
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Livestock Market, Inc.
Dominic, Tim, & Frankie Lolli (660) 385-2516, (660) 651-4024 • Macon, Missouri
Ruth Jones presents the Swetnam scholarship to Associate Degree in Nursing student Lydia Stange with Dr. James Gran
Area Community College Allied Health Director Ruth Jones presents the Swetnam scholarship to Associate Degree in Nurs-
ing student Lydia Stange with Dr. James Grant, MACC Dean Student Services.
Students Receive Technical Skills Certificates Jefferson City, MO- High school students enrolled in agriculture education courses have the unique opportunity to go beyond the classroom and learn real-world applications in a number of disciplines. Whether it is in agricultural mechanics, livestock evaluation, or a dozen other areas of learning, the Missouri Agricultural skills and Knowledge Assessment Industry Recognized Credential (MOASK IRC) program recognizes students performing at a proficient level as determined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The Atlanta C-3 students that completed the required education/training and demonstrated proficiency in one or several of the 14 skill areas are: Aaron Bondy, Dairy Foods Evaluation; Justin Howe, Agricultural Mechanics; Brianna MacKesty, Livestock Evaluation; Ashlea Pennington, Farm Business Management; Christina Pennington, Farm Business Management; Nick Romanetto, Farm Business Management; Corey Smothers, Poultry Evaluation; Julie Smothers, Poultry Evaluation; Jordan Teter, Livestock Evaluation; Lane Waddle, Agricultural Mechanics; Molly Waddle, Livestock Evaluation; Hope Walker, Livestock Evaluation and Danielle Welch, Poultry Evaluation. Atlanta C-3 Vocational Agriculture teacher, Susan Marsh joined Louise Gaughan, Macon County Farm Bureau Representative in presenting the MOASK IRC certificates. The technical skills assessments are conducted much like FFA judging events, but the results are used to determine a student’s proficiency and not for competitive purposes.
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University of Missouri Extension is offering Garden n’ Grow, a summer youth garden program for children ages 9-14. This is a great opportunity for local youth to grow their own vegetables and learn about gardening. Participants will have their own garden plot to grow vegetables. Not only will the youth get hands-on experience with vegetable gardening, they will also learn about seeds, soil, how plants grow, insects, diseases, weeds, cooking with vegetables, nutrition, and many other things. The vegetables that the children grow are theirs to take home. Excess produce from the gardens
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The program compliments the three circle mode for delivering agricultural education in schools. The circles represent learning in the classroom, leadership development through the FFA and hands on training through each student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience. Sponsors Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri
Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture are proud to partner with DESE and take an active role in the program. County Farm Bureau leaders are responsible for verifying the rigor of each event, ensuring requirements are met and providing certificates for students deemed proficient.
No Sale - May 26th
Next Special Calf & Yearling Sale June 2, 2015
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*
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
106 N. Brown St., La Plata, MO
THURS. EVE. MAY 28, 2015 @ 6:30 P.M.
REAL ESTATE: Will offer the following real estate which was originally the Co-op Gas Station which consists of a 50’x30’ block building with a 21’ x 32’ rear attached storage, has metal roof, located on 2 corner lots, with cement front, two 30’ work bays w/220 volt air compressor, two 10’x10’ overhead garage doors, office has been converted into a laundromat w/8 coin operated washers & dryers, also has a 16’x25’ detached garage, both lots are graveled, fuel tanks have been removed and all paperwork is in order. For more information or showing, call owner – owner absolutely wants to sell the day of the auction but does reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids. TERMS: 10 PERCENT DOWN DAY OF SALE W/BALANCE DUE WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS W/TITLE INSURANCE FURNISHED.
OWNER: DON WHEELER – (660) 341-5079
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
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Large 2 Day Auction
We will be selling items for Lou Tate, Margie Wright, Susan Henry, Jim Frye and others at Public Auction at the N&B Auction Building located in Downtown Macon, MO
Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00AM Sunday, May 24th at 12:30pm
Go to nbauctionservice.com for photos or for information call 660-651-7263. To consign call 660651-7263 Charlie or 208, 641-5071 Neal.
Antique - Collectable
Lots of stoneware including blue cheese crock with lid and bail handle; No. 3 churn; blue apricot design bowl and pitcher; blue band jug, beater jars (one with advertising) and bowls; sponge ware, spatterware, large sleepy eye pitcher and medium sleepy eye pitcher; other stoneware pieces too numerous to list. 2 sm and stone jugs, blue onion rolling pin;collection of old tin candle molds and unusual tin candle mold & funnel. Collection of red graniteware; numerous pieces of blue graniteware; collection of cast iron toy irons and trivets; other cast iron including rare old “hearts & stars” muffin pan; Pewter ice cream molds; several fruit jars including rare 1/2 pint blue Ball wide-mouth jars; old store counter jar with lid and scoop; pattern glass dessert dishes; crystal lamp; set of Theodore Havilland Limoges France China with extra serving pieces; No. 4 stenciled wooden crank handle churn-Nice!; sheep print “As Twilight Approaches”; blue and white “Turkey Tracks” pattern quilt; Bill Franke Photographic History book; “Clock” kiddy bank; Dodge dart advertising bank. Pink depression glass bowls; Matchbox collection; large Tom’s peanut jar with lid (damaged); several pc Fenton glass; green depression kerosine lamp; pink Aladdin lamp with glass shade; Royo brass lamp; nice pocket knife collection app 50 knives; other kerosine lamps; jars; buttons; tea pot collection; several stone jars from one gallon to 5 gallon sizes; 2 crock churns; neat green painted kitchen work cabinet; large painted saw blade; lots of granite ware asst. colors; coffee & spice jars; several cast iron items; misc. metal adv tins; brass bucket; old double barrel shot gun; asst linen & fancy work. APP. 40 quilts hand done & machined, lots of nice ones to sell. Spool leg parlor tables;
walnut parlor tables, marble insert walnut chest; 2 large handmade wood glass door cabinets; wicker picnic baskets; iron wheel; Mission oak rocker; nice Victorian style sofa w/ chair; primitive wood box; wood coffee grinder; 2 boxes glass door knobs. Unusual rocking horse; full size metal bed; round oak dining table; brass 3 drawer chest; metal tubs; cedar box; cedar chest; waterfall;wicker picnic basket; few newer cookie jars, tea pot collection; area rugs; wood flu cabinet; oak sofa/hall table; wood plant stands; sm oak rolltop desk; oak wash stand; Birdeye maple washstand w/mirror, extra nice piece; wood child’s rockers; lard press; extra nice oak hall tree & seat, fancy w/ mirror; oak kitchen table; Tell City maple china cabinet; wood Peters shell ammo box; misc. wooden boxes; nice primitive wood box; misc. postcards; several political buttons; mission oak rocker; oak glass top coffee table/showcase table; new Stetson & Resist cowboy hats w/boxes; Coca-Cola bistro table w/chairs; misc Coca-Cola items (newer); many nice small items not listed.
Household Misc. Items
Deco knitting machine model U100E new in box, very nice machine w/paperwork & instructions; nice 3 cushion sofa; oak glider rocker; double seat leather recliner; Best brand living room chair w/ ottoman; nice 4 pc cherry finish bedroom set w/queen bed, complete; metal full size bed complete; cherry wood sleigh bed (like new); 3 oak office chairs; oak jewelry cabinet; 2 sets bar stools, nice; 2 oak file 2 drawer cabinets; oak lamp tables; sm drop leaf kitchen table w/ 2 chairs; La-Z-Boy tan rocker; leather La-Z-Boy recliner; blue La-Z-Boy cloth recliner; blue lift chair recliner (like new); table & floor lamps; wall hanging & pictures; area rugs; treadmill and other exercise equipment (like new); wood harvest type dining table. Panda auto washer for camper/new; 30” elec Whirlpool range (white); 30” smooth top Maytag elec range black (near new); side by side Maytag black refrigerator; side by side Whirlpool refrigerator near new); side by side Whirlpool refrigerator (good); Frigidaire stack washer dryer like new; LG washer dryer set, front load stainless tanks (like new); sm apt size/camper refrigerator (like new), maple table & 4 chairs; cedar box; futon sofa/bed; vanity table w/ mirror; wood book shelves; cherry wood elec fireplace; dress form; dishes; pots % pans; Electrolux items; misc. household.
3 Wheeler-4Wheeler-Tools-Yard & Garden-New Pellet Stove- Misc. Items
200cc Honda 3 wheeler very nice condition, good rubber, always shedded, runs great. Redcat 4-wheeler good youth A.T.V near new runs & looks great. Murray 38” cut lawn tractor (needs help), Poulan self propelled lawn mower, lawn cart for lawn tractor, car ramps, 110 window air conditioner, 2 new oak 36” leaded glass house doors (nice), 3 used 36” ext. house doors, 3500 watt generator, yard & garden tools, gas weed eaters, sm scroll saw, misc. power tools, drop cords ect, asst. wrenches & hand tools not listed, wicker patio set nice, 2 patio seat like new, wood swing on stand, wood patio furniture, child play set, dog house, yard & lawn ornaments, near new pellet stove used less than 1 season.
Auctioneer Note: This is a very good auction, no junk , good antiques, good modern items. Plan to be with us for this good auction. Both days Saturday we will sell antique & collectable & Sunday we will seal household, tools, 3 & 4 wheelers, lawn mowers & any items that comes in after listing of this auction. For info or to consign call Charlie at 660-651-7263. See you sale day. Go to www.nbauction service.com for photos Terms: Cash or good check. Not responsible for accidents. Statement Day of auction takes presd. over print.
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May 20, 2015 Wednesday
Rivalry Between the North and the South – Gifford That Is, Plus Hamel and Walnut By Merlyn Amidei Macon Co Historical Society
Most towns in Macon County started because of the stagecoach or the railroad but Hamel was a river town. Located on a Van Horn Ford of the Chariton River, people by the names of Painter and Roberts built a mill in about 1840. Andrew Cole purchased the mill in 1880 and he opened a general store in the back of his home. The mill was not only a grist mill but also a saw mill. There was also a blacksmith shop and harness shop. The post office opened in 1893 and remained until 1901. Approximately two miles southwest of Hamel was the community of Walnut. About the only thing in Walnut was the general store and post office. James M. Shearer opened the store in about 1881 and the post office went in 1883. During the Civil War, Shearer was a member of the 13th Calvalry, Missouri State Militia. While serving with General Sterling Price, he was wounded in the Battle of Little Osage near Fort Scott, Kansas, and he later fought in the Indian wars of the West. In the Elmer history book it says “After leaving the calvary he (Shearer) brought his family to Walnut.” W. R. Ross had a mill on Walnut Creek and his brother had a blacksmith shop. Other names in the area were Allen, Knapp, Bailey and Utter but I couldn’t find out anything else. Thanks to Cindy Moore at the La Plata Library and Sharron Burns for helping me get the history of Gifford from the Home Press. Gifford, located in Easley Township, was founded as a shipping point on the Iowa
& St. Louis Railroad. There was a dispute as to where the depot would be located. People in the south part of town wanted a good price for their land, while David and Ike Nelson on the north side offered to give the railroad six
acres of land for the depot and stockyard. Of course there was a stipulation and the railroad agreed to it – there would be no other depot or stockyard within three miles of it. A small strip of swamp land divided North Gifford and South Gifford with only a small path connecting them. The swamp was known as “no-man’s land”. It seems like one side was always trying to outdo the other one. The North called the South “Frog Pond” and the South called the North “Cucklebur.” As one man recalled of the early days, they both had running water. “Yeah, we had running water…you took a bucket, and ran down to the well and back.” In that respect I guess all the towns had “running water.” The north side had its own post office, hotel, Baptist Church, box factory for egg crates, general store, tile factory, livery stable, blacksmith, lumberyard and The Bank of Gifford. Dorothy Montgomery would play the player piano for the silent movies that were shone on the side of the brick building on Main Street. The south side had a post office, hotel, tile factory, feed
store, Christian Church, funeral home, mercantile store and The Farmers Exchange Bank. (The Bank of Gifford and The Farmers Exchange Bank merged in South Gifford and was called The Gifford Savings Bank.) There was also a P.E. Jepson lumberyard managed by Orville Hays (father of J.W. Hays). Other businesses included two newspapers, one called the Gifford Comet published by H.W. Scott and another called the Gifford Gazette. Another successful business was the poultry house. Farmers from around the area would have a turkey drive to get the birds to the poultry house. There they would either be dressed or crated to put on the train to ship. Of course, like most all the other towns in Macon County, baseball provided a lot of entertainment. Also they had the Chariton River with the fishing, canoeing, swimming in the summertime, and ice skating and duck hunting in the winter. Indian Hill was an area where many people went to scavenger for arrowheads. It was located about a mile northeast of town and was said to be “the site of serious confrontation between warring native Americans.” Bernice Mock was born in 1914 and instantly became the most important person in South Gifford. You see, the two towns had finally come to an agreement that whichever one reached 100 in population first would claim the name and the depot. Bernice was #100 for South Gifford while North Gifford only had 89. I wonder if there would have been much change in the history if North Gifford would have won the contest? There’s always a mystery in history!
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Every Hero Has A Story: Scott
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Buoyed by success, Joplin and his wife, Belle, moved to St. Louis in the spring of 1900. While living there, he produced some of his better known compositions: “The Entertainer,” “Elite Syncopations,” “March Majestic” and “Ragtime Dance.”
Yes, “The King of Ragtime,” a talented musician and composer whose real name was Scott Joplin, spent a significant part of his life in Missouri and it was here he composed some of his most famous musical works. As a young man, Joplin established roots in Sedalia, where his experimentation with musical rhythms led him to create his first well-known published work, the “Maple Leaf Rag.” The tune became a national sensation – even though mass media outlets such as radio didn’t exist. Named for a nightclub in Sedalia, “Maple Leaf Rag” is said to be the first piece of American sheet music to sell more than 1 million copies!
J Scott Joplin was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians in the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City in 1992.
J In 1976, Joplin was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to American music.
J Scott Joplin has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop district. Learn more at StLouisWalkofFame.org.
J The Friends of Scott Joplin organization works to preserve and promote the enjoyment of ragtime within the greater St. Louis area. Visit FriendsofScottJoplin.org for an events calendar. Source: Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks
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Ragtime saw renewed interest in the early 1970s when the motion picture “The Sting” used “The Entertainer” as its theme music. The movie won seven Academy Awards.
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Take A Road Trip to St. Louis! Scott Joplin House State Historic Site 2658 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis •314-340-5790
The visitor center exhibits depict St. Louis and the neighborhood as Joplin knew them, and additional details about his life and work. The operating player piano in the
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J Scott Joplin attended George R. Smith College in Sedalia to study music. The college burned down in 1925.
In 1907, Joplin moved to New York to increase national recognition and further his success. Sadly, the most ambitious work of his life – his opera, “Treemonisha” – failed and he eventually succumbed to disease in 1917, at the age of 49.
In 1976, Joplin’s St. Louis home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and today is known as the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site. The home is furnished as it would have been in 1902 when Joplin was composing songs that would one day make him famous.
Points of Interest
music room allows visitors to listen to piano rolls of the ragtime era, including some that were cut by Joplin himself.
If you have time, travel about 200 miles west of St. Louis to Sedalia, where Joplin attended high school and college and returned throughout his life. The Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival is held there each June, and thousands of music lovers attend to hear performances by some of the best ragtime musicians in the world. Learn more at ScottJoplin.org.
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City of La Plata Regular Meeting
Present: Mayor Lois Bragg, Alderman Dennis Jones, Alderman Trent Perry, Alderwoman Susan Walker and City Clerk Bobbie Jacques Also Present: USDA-RD representatives Leann Gleason, Trudy Zeigelhofer, Shafer Kline and Warren Engineers Dennis Stith and Philip Wilson Employees: Water/Sewer Supervisor Mike Binder and Police Chief Jason Bunch Consent Agenda: Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried ayes- Jones, Walker, Robinson, Perry Visitors Comments: No comments. Mayor and Board Committee Reports: No comment. Old Business: Alderman Robinson entered the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Leann Gleason reviewed the “Letter Of Intent To Meet Conditions” with the Board of Aldermen. Alderwoman Walker made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to authorize Mayor Bragg to sign the “Letter Of Intent To Meet Conditions”. Motion carried ayes- Jones, Walker, Perry, Abstentions - Robinson Alderwoman Walker made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Shafer Kline and Warren to authorize to proceed with design. Motion carried ayesJones, Walker, Robinson, Perry Dennis Stith, Philip Wilson, Leann Gleason, Trudy Zeigelhofer and Mike Binder left the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Department Reports: City Clerk Mark Twain Communications Antenna Lease: Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to approve the Mark Twain Communication Antenna Lease. Motion carried ayesWalker, Jones, Robinson, Perry Water Department Utility Coordinator Debbie Aldridge submitted a letter requesting the water deposit be raised to two hundred dollars ($200.00). Alderwoman Walker made a motion and seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the water deposit to two-hundred dollars. Motion carried – Walker, Jones, Robinson, Perry
New Business No new business. Ordinance: Bill No. 2015-05 An Ordinance to amend Section 215.030 Article II of the Municipal Code of the City of La Plata, Missouri 1st Reading by Title Only. Alderwoman made a motion and seconded by Alderman Robinson to approve Bill No. 2015-05. The vote as follows: All Ayes.The motion carried. 2nd Reading by Title Only. Alderman Perry made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to approve Bill No. 2015-05. The vote as follows: All Ayes. The motion carried. Executive Session 610.021(3) Employee Alderman Perry made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to move into executive session at 5:50 p.m. The vote as follows: All Ayes.The motion carried. Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to make the Deputy Court Clerk a part-time position with the hours to be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday and Friday with additional hours to be approved by the Mayor or City Clerk. All benefits to be terminated and the key to City Hall turned in. The vote as follows: All Ayes.The motion carried. Alderman Perry made a motion and seconded by Alderman Jones to adjourn executive session at 6:20 p.m. The vote as follows: All Ayes.The motion carried. With no further business Mayor Bragg adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. The next Board Meeting will be June 9th at 6:00 p.m.
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Lucas Willsie of Bucklin Receives UNL Degree
Lucas Dean Willsie of Bucklin was among more than 2,900 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in ceremonies May 8 and 9. Willsie earned a master of music from the Graduate Studies. Patricia Crews, Willa Cather Professor of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design and founding director of the International Quilt Student Center and Museum, gave the address at the May 8 graduate degree ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive; Barbara Hendricks, opera singer and UNL alumna, delivered the address at the undergraduate ceremony May 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena; and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., author and environmental attorney, addressed law graduates May 9 in a ceremony at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St.
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Pictured is the La Plata Elementary internet connection line down at the corner of Phipps Street and Church Street (by Skeeter & Reva Graham’s old place - close to the High School) due to a semi pulling into the lot and the driver being unaware of the low hanging lines (telephone, cable or internet). These lines were caught on the trailer attached to his semi and they were pulled down and severed. But, I have it on good authority that a “gang of mischievous elementary students” paid this man (driving the semi) to do such a job. Because guess what?!? The following Monday, 3rd-6th graders were doing MAP testing and who could blame them? Everybody hates tests! But Elementary Principle Coy leap into action - foiled their plans and saved the day by continuing the testing at the High School. Map testing is important to the School District AND the Students. Good MAP results make for a modified school year and various other perks, but most importunately it measures a child’s development compared to his peers. And just to make sure there is no misunderstanding - NO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS REALLY PARTICIPATED IN A GANG AND HAD NO PART IN THIS ACCIDENT. (Photo by Randy Bunch)
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MAY General Membership Meeting noon – Macon Area Chamber of Commerce “Military Program” Macon County Historical Society 6pm – Macon County Museum “Understanding Cash Flow” 9am & 6pm Univ. Extension & Macon County Economic Development Community Child Development Center “Spring Fling” 6:30pm 1st Christian Church Bevier Farmer’s Market & Crafts 8am to noon – Shoemaker RV Park, Bevier Bevier Farmer’s Market & Crafts 3pm to 6:30 pm – Shoemaker RV Park, Bevier
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Class 1 Section 3 Golf Winners Monday, May 11 the La Plata boy’s golf team won Class 1 Sectional 3 MSHSAA Golf Tournament with a score of 337. Marceline was the second state qualifying team with a score of 340. Individual
scores are: Logan Smith 75 Low Medalist; Ben Bolden 80 Second place; Baylon Belt 83 5th place; Cole Smith 99; Spencer Wrye 100.
La Plata Alumni Association meeting will be May 23 at 6:30 pm at 8:00 pm at
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La Plata Alumni Association Meeting Heartland Headlines Since I gave the girls’ track team some headlines last week, I thought I should share the space with the boys’ team this week. They recently had a great showing at the National Christian HomeSchool Track and Field Competition in Springfield, Missouri. Even though the boys did well, things didn’t turn out exactly as they had hoped. In the triple jump, one of our young athletes broke the NCHC national record, which had been held since 2006! He broke it by several feet, so everyone
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