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Read about Burrell Smith County living recollections

ECOLLECTIONS

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Serving the communities of Lewis County, Mo. since 1862 (USPS 088-820) Vol. XLI New Series, No. 17 LaGrange, Mo. 63448 • 12 Pages • 2 Sections • 55 cents

Thursday, April 25, 2013

FLOODS AND RAINBOWS

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DURHAM COMMUNITY CENTER The Durham Community Center and Ball Park will hold its annual meeting on May 2, along with a supper honoring area graduates from high school and college. Former honorees are also invited. A carry-in supper will start at 6:30 PM with the center providing the meat, drinks, and table service. Please bring a covered dish. The annual meeting of the center will follow the supper. The public is invited. For more info please contact 573-439-5222, or 573-494-3633. Plans are also underway for the ASA coed softball league that will be played on Monday evenings and will start soon. Contact Pat Jones at 573-248-9337 to get your team entered.

LAGRANGE APPRECIATION DAYS MAY 18 LaGrange Appreciation Day will be held May 18, with a variety of activities and events being planned. A parade will begin at 10 a.m. On Main Street with the remainder of the day’s activities occurring in Washington Park. Events being planned are a firemen’s challenge, Scout Derby, vendors, games, entertainment, baby contest, free evening meal and a lip sync show, starring Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings and others. Vendors and volunteers are welcome. More information will be printed in future editions of The Press-News Journal. For information or questions, contact LaGrange City Hall at (573) 6554301 or Rita Cox at the PressNews Journal at (573) 288-5668.

The Mississippi River floods this field just north of LaGrange while a after the storm rainbow appears over the swollen river. Photo by Rita Cox

Mississippi River Reaches Fifth Highest Level Rita Cox Editor rita1@lewispnj.com Flooding on the Mississippi River and other rivers and streams in the Lewis County area caused many roads to be closed and many people and businesses in LaGrange had to move from their locations. The LaGrange Post Office is currently located in the Catholic Church on Route C. Douglas Community Head Start is closed. The

Riverhouse Bar was surrounded by water and contents were removed. The Town and Country Bank prepared to relocate, but water did not breach the bank building. Several residents removed their belongings on the east side of Main Street. Some LaGrange residents on the west side of Main Street sandbagged their homes to prevent water from coming in. Bunge Corporation had a sandbagging operation behind the Lions Club building and sandbagged around the Bunge facility.

Bringer named Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary Awards Volunteer of the Year

Loretta Bringer of Maywood was recently named Volunteer of the Year at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Pictured are Todd Ahrens, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System CEO; Loretta Bringer, 2013 Volunteer of the Year and Alicia Rollins, Director – Volunteer Services.

Hannibal Regional Hospital’s Auxiliary announced Loretta Bringer as Volunteer of the Year at their Service Awards luncheon on April 15 at the Quality Inn. Bringer volunteered more than 400 hours in 2012 and has served over 2,770 lifetime hours. Mrs. Bringer was presented this award in honor of her dedicated service to the Auxiliary and patients over the years. Mrs. Bringer serves in several areas including the Gift Shop, Recruitment Chairperson, and on the Board of Directors. Mrs. Bringer goes above and beyond in her volunteer role serving patients and their families in many ways including signing to a patient and their family. “Loretta is an amazing person who has truly been an example for everyone with her caring and giving spirit. She has touched

so many lives through her volunteer work and our hospital and patients have benefited greatly over the years from her generosity and kindness. “ Alicia Rollins, Director-Volunteer Services. Loretta lives in Maywood Missouri with Marvin, her husband of 51 years. Marvin and Loretta have one daughter, Rachel Bringer Shepherd, who serves as Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. Loretta has been involved in community activities for her entire life. Loretta continues to play the organ and serve as financial secretary for South Union Baptist Church in Maywood, where she has been a member since childhood. Loretta serves on several different boards and committees throughout the Maywood, Hannibal and Quincy communities. Rachel

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The Mississippi River reached a level of 23.19 feet on Saturday morning, making it the fifth highest level the river had reached. The record was in 1993 with a level of 27.88. In 2008 the river reached 27.73, 1973 saw 24.50 and in 2001 levels were 23.20. The City of Canton installed the flood gates on Route B on April 18 and said they will be in place until there is no longer a threat of high water.

says, “Mom strives for excellence in everything she does, and she has set a wonderful example of strong faith, hard work, and high standards.” Loretta loves the Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary, and she particularly enjoys the fellowship with her fellow Auxiliary members and clerking in the gift shop. Another very special award presented this year was the President’s Call to Service Award presented to Ms. Jackie Schnelle. Jackie has been a member of the Auxiliary for more than 25 years and has given over 13,500 lifetime hours. Other presentations included Honorary Membership that was awarded to Alice Jurgens, Bob Richards, Eva Boggs, Grace Brothers, Isabelle Jackson, Teresa Tatman and Lorene Harlow. Special Recognition was presented to Merrilyn Jurgens, Jana Suchland, Mary Jane Jackson, Marilou Le-Moine, Karen Dix and Matt Matsunaga. The Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary, more than 250 members strong, works to promote Hannibal Regional Hospital through increased community awareness, health-related education and fundraising initiatives. Auxiliary members are proud to continue the tradition of serving as ambassadors between the hospital and its communities. Members donate approximately 27,000 hours of service each year. Volunteer opportunities include working in Judy’s Boutique, Fresh Flowers, Information Desk, Greeting, Emergency Department, Sewing and Puppet making, Hannibal Children’s Center, James E Cary Cancer Center, the Caring Cup and various waiting rooms, among others. For more information about the Auxiliary or to donate your time, call 573-248-5272 or go to hrhonline.org

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