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Featuring Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Just a reminder that next week’s paper, #47, November 20, 2013, is the Regional Issue! This goes out free to all of the households in Macon County. Please note these are not delivered to our usual drop points, so if you would like an extra copy, please call 660-3324431 or drop us an email at: news.homepress@gmail.com
La Plata’s New Hunting & Fishing Permit Vendor
C&R Market in LaPlata is your new hunting, fishing, and trapping permit vendor in the area. Following the closing of the previous vendor earlier this year, area outdoor enthusiasts were driving to Macon or Kirksville to obtain their permits. The grocery store is a great place to get your permit while there on other business. C&R is open Monday-Saturday 7am to 8pm and Sunday 8am to 7pm.
La Plata Methodist Thanksgiving Meal
La Plata Community Thanksgiving Worship will be held Sunday Evening, November 24, 7 p.m. at the La Plata United Methodist Church (Gex at Colbern Street) being sponsored by La Plata Ministerial Alliance any offering goes to La Plata Christian Ministries projects. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
Two weeks ago the Macon tigers traveled south to Centralia to close out the regular season. The game ended with a 9-7 victory over Centralia. The Tigers moved on to District Championships against California. Photo taken and used with permission by Julia Anne Kelsh Adami
Macon County 4-H Recognition Program Macon County 4-H members rounded out the 2012-2013 4-H year November 3rd with the annual Recognition Program. This year the event was hosted by the Atlanta Home Pioneer 4-H club at Crossroads Christian Church in Macon. Throughout the year members and volunteers worked very hard learning and teaching skills related to different project areas such as archery, beef, cake decorating, robotics and many more. Volunteers also assisted youth active in 4-H develop skills that last a lifetime such as teamwork, public speaking, responsibility and decision making. The annual Recognition Program recognizes those volunteers and members that have strived to teach and learn in the Extension program known as 4-H. Areas of recognition included, number of years in 4-H, volunteer leader recognition, participation in projects, participation in sate competition, participation in
Achievement Day and many more. The following awards were also presented: Top Secretary’s Book, Remingtyn Bealmer from the Atlanta Home Pioneer 4-H Club. Top Treasurer’s Book, Madeline Smith from the Macon County Jr. Leaders. Top Historian, Kristopher Walker from the Bevier Buck A Roos 4-H Club. Top Reporter, Kristopher Walker from the Bevier Buck A Roos 4-H Club. Friend of 4-H award, Chris Shoemaker of Macon. Outstanding Leader award, Kathy Rowe of New Cambria. 4-H Hall of Fame inductees, Cathy Baker of Atlanta. “I Dare You” award from the Danforth Foundation, Madeline Smith, Atlanta Home Pioneer 4-H Club. Outstanding 8-10 Girl, Sheridyn Bealmer from the Atlanta Home Pioneer
4-H Club. Outstanding 8-10 Boy, Jonathon Arbuckle from the Ethel Ridge Runners 4-H Club. Outstanding 11-13 Girl, Lauren Wilson from the Macon Easy Riders 4-H Club Outstanding 11-13 Boy, Kristopher Walker from the Bevier Buck-A-Roos 4-H Club. Outstanding 14 and over Girl, Abby Seipel from the Callao Shamrocks 4-H Club. Outstanding 14 and over Boy, Ben Nelson from the Bevier Buck-A-Roos 4-H Club. The 4-H Recognition program was made possible by the support from Macon Atlanta State Bank, Bank of New Cambria, WOW Church Without Wall, Bangert Trucking Company, Sydenstricker and the Macon County 4-H Council.
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Macon Public Library Get Ready, Get Set, READ... Stephen King's Doctor Sleep returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels, The Shining. Dan has been drifting for decades, desperate to shed his father's legacy of violence and alcoholism. He settles in a New Hampshire community and gets a job at a nursing home. When he meets Abra Stone his own demons reignite and summon him to a battle for Abra's soul. Readers from all over give high ratings for this novel of an epic war between good an evil. You may want to reread The Shining before checking out Doctor Sleep. Reserve them both today. Richard North Patterson's Loss of Innocence is the second book in the Blaine trilogy. This book is a bit different from his other novels. The story begins in 2011 at Martha’s Vineyard. Carla, an actress, recovering alcoholic and hiding from the media is staying in the guest house of Whitney Dane. As the women become acquainted they learn they both share a past with Carla's now deceased boyfriend, Ben. Reminiscing, Whitney is taken back in time to 1968. The year
1968 was a politically fueled year with much upheaval, assassinations, riots and the draft. Ben, or Benjamin Blaine, a collage dropout worked for Robert Kennedy prior to his assassination. He and Whitney met and became friends much to her parents dismay. Ben disrupts the tranquil of security surrounding Whitney and begins to awaken an need for independence form the 'perfect' family syndrome. This family saga will capture your attention and keep those pages turning. ***Book descriptions are written from information found on book covers, internet reviews and personal perspectives.
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Smoke testing of all sewer lines within the City of La Plata has been completed and many citizens have received a letter indicating that they have a problem with non-sewer waters infiltrating the system because of leaks on their property. Most of these are minor, but not all. The City has given all a 60 day initial period to correct or repair the problem. Hopefully residents will comply. If you received a
letter, you need to contact city hall and a picture will be provided of the smoke emitting from your property indicating a surface water leak into the system. Upon repair, notify the City and crews will re-smoke your lines to see if all is sufficient. Please remember that DNR (Department of Natural Resources) has citied the City for its lagoon leaking into a creek because of overflowing. Mostly this is caused by tons of water getting into the system that the lagoon wasn’t designed to hold. I urge all citizens to comply and if you have any questions about the letter you received or you problem, feel free to contact me at anytime Have a good winter season. Charlie Thompson Mayor, City of La Plata
Joe Koenen, Agri-Business Specialist WHO SHOULD PLAN YOUR ESTATE I will conclude my discussion on estate planning this time by something that should really be thought of first in this process. I will end with who should be involved in planning your estate. Who should be involved when you plan your estate is a very critical question. Let’s start with the 1st and most obvious and that is you and your spouse/significant other. You two build this farm and assets and so both should be involved in deciding how it will be divided after you’re both gone. Men, if you don’t have input before you’re gone your wishes may not be included so that’s why you both need to be there. Remember you need to care for the surviving spouse’s financial and care needs too. Secondly, your estate planning attorney needs to be involved. I know many folks like to use your local attorney that has done other things for you over the years but farm businesses are large capital businesses and complex so a farm estate planning attorney is my suggestion. They are harder to find in our area but worth the travel. You’ll need your land deeds, list of machinery and livestock and how you want
your property distributed at a minimum before going to them. Third, other financial advisors such as your tax person, insurance agent, banker, etc. should be included for their knowledge of you situation and what you have. Ask them before going to see an attorney. Fourth, other advisors such as trusted friends and your Agricultural Business Specialist (that’s me) should be asked for their input on specific issues. Friends can help with attorneys they’ve used and the Ag Business person can assist you with that and with planning before seeing the attorney. Fifth, your children and other heirs should be included. Certainly if you have a child/grandchild or more that have interest in the farm business you need to know that and how firm their interest is. Don’t forget your heirs need to know your plans but don’t need to have input into it, especially in-laws unless they are part of the farm business too. Yes this is all complicated which is why University of Missouri Extension is here to assist you and holds classes every winter on this subject. Please feel free to contact us (947-2705 or koenenj@missouri.edu) if we can help you.
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Members of electric cooperatives around the nation are flooding the Environmental Protection Agency with messages with a similar theme: “Don’t raise our rates.” The Take Action Network campaign, launched recently by Jo Ann Emerson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, aims to fight regulations pending at EPA she says would cripple the affordable and reliable supply of electricity for electric cooperatives. Consumers can send their own message at www.action.coop web site or can contact any electric cooperative for help. The proposed regulations would make it impossible to generate electricity using coal, the fuel source for 80 percent of the electricity used by Missourians, including those served by electric cooperatives, municipals and investorowned utilities. It would also raise rates, impacting families, small businesses and farms struggling to make ends meet. Worse, it would hamper efforts to attract new jobs to the state. Gov. Jay Nixon often cites low electric rates as one of Missouri’s key assets for job creation. “Electric cooperatives in Missouri serve some of the most economically disadvantaged members of our society,” said Barry Hart, CEO of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. “Our latest survey shows that half of our members are seniors 55 years old or older, with 35 percent over the age of 65. One third of these senior members earn less than $25,000 a year, and one third are retired and living on a fixed income. On the other end of the spectrum, those younger members just getting started with families and careers also
earn less than $25,000 a year. “These are the people least able to afford a rate increase of the magnitude we see coming if the proposed rules from EPA are enacted. “ Already, more than 13,000 emails have been sent to EPA officials. Of these, 3,570 are from Missouri, the most of any state. Emerson hopes electric cooperative members will send 1 million messages by March. Electric cooperatives rely heavily on coal because it is the lowest-cost source of generation and has been since the late 1970s when Congress banned the use of natural gas for electric generation. When these units were built, they were equipped with the best available technology for emission reduction, and since 1994, more than $1.1 billion more was spent to reduce emissions. Last year, more than 10 percent of members’ electricity came from renewable resources, both hydropower and wind. Electric cooperatives led the way in bringing wind power to Missouri, and today purchase electricity from 5 — soon to be 6 — wind farms. In addition, an energy-efficiency program is helping members use electricity more efficiently. “We invested in these resources because of our concern for doing the right thing and not because a regulation required it,” Hart says. “We would like to see EPA follow these common sense approaches instead of regulations that would ban the most affordable fuel for power generation.” Missouri’s electric cooperatives encourage all consumers who believe affordable electricity is important to make their voice heard at www.action. coop.
On 10/29/13 at approximately 2:35 am, a Macon Police Officer made enforcement contact with a vehicle on Highway 36 near Kellogg Avenue in Macon. As a result of the contact, police arrested the driver for exceeding the posted speed limit. The driver was released on summons. A 34-year-old white female passenger in the vehicle was arrested on drug-related violations. The female suspect was found to be in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and pills identified as being prescription medications. The female was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing where she was issued summonses for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was given a municipal court date for the violations. She was then transported to the Macon County Jail and placed on 24-hour hold for possession of controlled substance. She later posted $10,000 surety bond and was released pending a Di-
vision II Court date. Formal charges are pending at this time. On 10/31/13 at approximately 3:35 pm, the Macon Police Department’s School Resource Officer was notified of a note containing a bomb threat being located in the Macon High School. Officers of the Macon Police Department, Macon County Sheriff ’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the school to investigate. School Administration chose to evacuate the building for safety of the remaining staff and students. Law enforcement searched the school campus with negative results of any explosive devices being located. The investigation of the incident continues by the Macon Police Department. On 10/31/13 at approximately 9:10 pm, the Macon Police Department received a report of unknown persons shooting airsoft or BB guns from a
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THE SHEPHERD CALLS Dr. H. Wade Paris CLARENCE CARE CENTER NEWS Tiny Bits of Life He was hitching a ride on Highway 63 between La Plata and Kirksville. Years ago, I always picked up hitchhikers. When I was younger, I hitchhiked a lot; so I am sympathetic. In recent years, I have grown more cautious and seldom stop. This time God seemed to tell me to pick this guy up. I did. It took me a while to get the car stopped. I noticed he didn’t hurry to get to my car. I thought that strange. He got in, arranged his pack at his feet, held out his hand to me and said, “I’m Harold B. Thanks for stopping.” “Nice to meet you, Harold.” I’m Wade Paris. Where are you going?” “To Minnesota to a Veteran’s hospital.” “Where did you come from? Have you been traveling all day?” “Yeah, I left from Branson this morning about 7:00. I’ve made pretty good time . . . got a bunch of rides, usually 20 or 25 miles.” He asked me what I did; and I told him I was a Baptist minister. That bit of information made him very talkative. As a boy, he attended a Baptist church. One of the high points of his childhood was attending Royal Ambassadors, our mission program for boys. He knew a lot about our mission program, so I concluded he wasn’t trying to “snow” me. I learned a lot from Harold in our brief ride. He was a Vietnam veteran. He married late but divorced. He suffered from muscular dystrophy, which explained
his slowness in getting to the car. Sometimes his condition was worse, and he had spent time in a wheel chair. He explained he normally used a cane but broke it fending off a Rottweiler. The Veteran’s hospital in Minnesota had an experimental program he hoped would help him. We had a good conversation. He seemed as interested in me as I was in him. I let him out just past McDonald’s north of town. I told him I was dropping him at McDonald’s so he could get something to eat. I expected him to make a pitch for me to buy his dinner. He didn’t. He said he would just keep traveling. I watched him travel up the highway a bit; then, I caught up with him. “Harold, are you not eating because you have no money?” “I just want to keep moving.” “Here,” I said handing him five dollars. “Go back to McDonald’s and get you something to eat.” Reluctantly, he took the five, thanked me, and started back. Keeping out of sight, I watched to see if he went to McDonald’s. I feared he might go to a convenience store to buy booze. Harold went to McDonald’s. I felt like a cynic for doubting him; but I felt good about helping him. It was a brief encounter, just a tiny bit of my life; but I feel I am better for the experience. After all, life is composed of many tiny little bits like this one. We should be thankful when those tiny bits are good.
John Laye and Gary Chadwell led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday morning. We so appreciate our many friends from our local churches for sharing God’s Word with us! Isabel Hutcherson played the piano. Those attending were Jim Hill, Grace Killen, Blanche Hoffman, Norma Latimer, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Dolores White, Frank & Martha Mason, Darrell McDowell, Larry Vaughn, and Nelda Pantaleo. This afternoon, Bill Bevan came out and read for us. This is such a relaxing time of immersing ourselves into the pages of a book. Thank you, Bill! Holly and the residents played the card game, SkipBo, Monday morning. Blanche Hoffman won the most games. We played Bingo this afternoon with our wonderful Bingo Volunteers, Margaret Lathrom, Linda Barton, Helen
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Sinklear, Mary Lee Gingrich, and Delores Burmeister. Thank you, ladies, for all the prizes and fun fellowship! Those playing were Doreena Young, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Isabel Hutcherson, Norma Latimer, Martha Mason, Helen Griswold, Vivian Leftridge, Nelda Pantaleo, Jane Rainey, Blanche Hoffman, Larry Vaughn, Frank Mason, and Darrell McDowell. The grand prize winners were Frank, Larry, and Norma. Tuesday morning, the residents were ready to play the Nintendo Wii, Wheel of Fortune game. Everyone took turns guessing the letters and solving the puzzles. The Home Baked Love cooking class met this afternoon. They made Pumpkin Bars. David Foster came out this evening and brought his guitar. He sang many of the residents’ favorite songs. Thank you, David, for sharing your evening with us!
HEARTLAND HEADLINES We are in a busy season of missions trips right now. A team of thirteen people flew to Jericho recently to work with our good friends Tass and Karen AbuSaada. David Barton led the team through some technical difficulties to get there. Due to storms on the East Coast, they missed a connecting over-
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The residents played their favorite dice game, Left, Right, Center, Wednesday morning. The high scorer was Norma Latimer. Rev. Stan Hudson, from the Clarence Church of the Nazarene, led Bible study this afternoon. Scripture was read from 2 Kings 6:15-17. Rev.Stan talked about “The Promised Land”. We are so grateful for our local pastors! Our favorite country dancers, The County Kickers, were here this evening. Thank you, County Kickers, for making our night so fun! Thursday morning, the Friendship Design class met. They made Thanksgiving cards with pilgrims on them. Holly and the residents played Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Dolores White, Norma Latimer, and Doreena Young. Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study Friday morning. The
study title was “Stand Your Ground”. Scripture was read from Galatians 2:114. Clark told us to never compromise when the issue is a matter of biblical right and wrong. Mark and Holly took several residents on a bus ride for this afternoon’s Outdoor Adventure. Those traveling were Jane Rainey, Blanche Hoffman, Dolores White, Oreta Imler, Norma Latimer, Clarence Mueller, and Marvin Burkhardt. Saturday afternoon, the residents enjoyed a movie during Movie Time with Darrell. We would like to offer our sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Juanita Garner. Thank you to Sue Wynne for her recent donation to the Care Center. We are reminded every day of how blessed we truly are! Have a wonderful week!
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seas flight. It took three days to get everyone on flights, but they eventually all arrived and had a great time. This team included lots of seasoned travelers who took the problems in stride. But they also had a couple of first-time travelers along. It was quite an introduction to the missions experience.
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They hadn’t been home long when another team of workers left for South Dakota. That team provided skilled labor for a remodeling project at the church of our friends Dale and Larry Salaway. Their church serves families on Native American reservations in the area. This week, another group
led by David Barton will depart for Brazil. This is a group of skilled craftsmen who will do several building projects for Marc and Ruth Marques in one of the poorest areas of Brazil. Marc and Ruth minister to street children and provide refuge, education, and love through their day school and outreach projects.
The Family of Mark Kelley would like to thank Dr. Moots and staff for the amazing kindness and treatment over the past years. Another thank you to the Hospice of Northeast MO and Chaplain Paul Milliken for their care & kind words in the last few weeks. Reverend John Becker and Sarah Beth Fouch thank you for the lovely service. To our family and friends thank you for your cards, phone calls, food and prayers. Most of all thank you for your encouragements and love during this trying time in our lives. It means more to us than words can say. .
Thank You I want to thank all of my LaPlata friends for your concern, phone calls, and prayers during my recent hospital stay and as I continue to heal here at home. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated and God Bless each of you!!
Lenora Grear
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Macon Police Department News Continued From 2A Locust Street. A partial vehicle description was given and officers conducted a search of the area. During the investigation, police were contacted by a 12-year-old juvenile reporting to have been struck by a BB and also described the vehicle and occupants. Police located a vehicle matching the description in the 300 block of West Bourke Street occupied by three male subjects. Police conducted interviews of the subjects and of additional persons. At this time, the incident remains under investigation. On 11/01/13 at approximately 1:30 pm, the Macon Police Department responded to a call to investigate a report of a suspect presenting an altered prescription at a local pharmacy in the 100 block of Vine Street. A male suspect was identified by employees as still being present within the business. The business reported a written prescription was presented and found to have had the quantity of medication changed. As a result of the investigation, police arrested a 25-yearold white male of Moberly for fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance and forgery. The suspect was processed at the Macon Police Department and was later taken to the Macon County Jail where he was placed on 24-hour hold pending formal charges. Charges were later filed against Tyler R Dowling of Moberly with bond being set at $9,000.00 cash or surety. In addition, police also arrested a 23-year-old white female of Moberly for filing a false report. She was issued a summons and released pending a future Division II Court date. On 11/01/13 at approximately 7:40 pm, a Macon Police Officer recognized a male subject walking near Rubey & Sixth Streets to
have active arrest warrants out of the City of Macon. Police made enforcement contact with the 27-yearold white male of Macon and placed him under arrest on three warrants issued for stealing, driving while revoked and possession of marijuana. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing. He was able to post the required bond totaling $1,134.00 and was released pending a future municipal court date. On 11/01/13 at approximately 9:30 pm, a Macon Police Officer served an active arrest warrant out of Greene County (MO) on a 22-year-old white male of Macon. The male suspect was taken into custody in the 1300 block of North Missouri Street and transported to the Macon County Jail to be held awaiting extradition. On 11/02/13 at approximately 10:00 pm, a Macon Police Officer served an active arrest warrant upon a 36-year-old white male of Macon at the Macon Police Department. The male suspect was arrested for a warrant out of the City of Macon for failure to appear on the charge of property damage. The suspect posted the required bond of $515.40 and was released pending a future municipal court date. On 11/02/13 at approximately 1:30am, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the 1200 block of North Rutherford Street. As a result of the contact, police arrested a 24-yearold white male of Macon for driving while intoxicated and failure to stop at a stop sign. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date. On 11/03/13 at approximately 1:25 am, an officer of the Macon Police De-
SATURDAY IN THE PARK partment made enforcement contact with a vehicle at the intersection of Missouri and Riggs Streets. As a result of the contact, police arrested a 24-yearold white male of Macon for driving while intoxicated, exceeding the posted speed limit and failure to stop at a stop sign. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date. On 10/31/13 at approximately 3:35 pm, the Macon Police Department’s School Resource Officer was notified of a note containing a bomb threat being located in the Macon High School. Officers of the Macon Police Department, Macon County Sheriff ’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the school to investigate. School Administration chose to evacuate the building for safety of the remaining staff and students. Law enforcement searched the school campus with negative results of any explosive devices being located. The investigation of the incident continues by the Macon Police Department. UPDATED RELEASE: On 11/05/2013 at approximately 9:30 am, the Macon Police Department’s School Resource Officer at Macon R-1 Schools arrested an 18-year old white male suspect following the investigation of the bomb threat made in the Macon High School on 10/31/13. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was then taken to the Macon County Jail where he was placed on 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Spirit Week at Macon County R-IV
With such nice temperatures for November, Joyceanna Compton, above, and her sister Jessica Compton, below, enjoyed a day at the park.
Macon County R-IV School 1st Quarter Honor Roll A HONOR ROLL: Seniors - Kailey Grinder, Damon Porter, Bailey Ratliff; Juniors - Zachary Duncan, Lydia Malloy; Sophomores - Curtis Mossbarger A AVERAGE HR: Juniors -Brady Duncan; Freshmen -Benett Duncan, Bailey Johnson, Justin Mossbarger; 8th Grade - Kasey Lile;
7th Grade - Reka Behrman B HONOR ROLL: Seniors - Jonna Burch, Caleb Klingsmith; Juniors Katherine Huff, Kali Lorenzo, Dakota Purdy; 8th Grade -Angel Fesler, Kristina Purdy; 7th Grade Allison Gall, John Mossbarger, Emilie Nolte
CLARENCE CHRONICLES It is November 6 and it is a special day for me. On this day in 1962 I gave birth to my first child. I know a lot of you remember him. He is Larry Muck and he and is wife and family live in Elk City Oklahoma. He was the first of five very special gifts I received as God blessed me with 5 very special children. Happy Birthday Larry! Saturday night Kenny and I had a very great evening. We went to the United Methodist Church here in Clarence. The occasion was the yearly Lord’s Hour Sale. We had a wonderful supper and a great time visiting lots of old friends. People from every church in town attended this very special night. The group served about 250 people a fried chicken supper. As we finished our meal two very
beautiful and polite girls came and got our empty plates and dirty silverware. Both were so grown up and a delight to see. They were Abby and Ally Foster, the twin daughters of Steve and Echo Foster. The highlight of the evening was the auction. Lots of great items had been donated for sale and the big item was a beautify hand made quilt. The quilt was made and quilted by the ladies of the church. They did a beautiful job and the quilt was a great thing. We had a great night. Sunday we had two lovely visitors. Our granddaughters Kaylee and Katherine Claus stopped by for a visit. These girls are always welcomed visitors at our house anytime. Monday after work I made a run to Moberly and got another Christmas
FARMER’S WIFE This past week was JH Homecoming week at Macon County R-IV in New Cambria. Students and staff heldspirit week with a theme of “Saddle Up ‘Wildcats’ Ya’ll Are in for a Ride,” as they played against Bevier. Pictured are some of the teachers as they clowned around.
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Eva Buck spent Monday October 28th with Verna Buck. Nancy Haley and Linda Moore joined them for lunch. Pam and Dean Burris were supper guests along with Mike Buck. Mike Buck, Eddie Buck, and Verna Buck, Glen and Sherry Pippin, Billy Pippin and Chase Pippin attended a Billups family dinner in Wein Saturday hosted by the children of the late Ruby Darrell and our only living aunt Alma Pope and family. Had lots of cousins present. Verna Buck enjoyed supper with Mike and Joyce Buck Friday evening. Glen and Sherry Pippin visited Monday morning with Verna Buck. Alma Baker visited Sunday afternoon at La Plata Nursing Home with Madeline Thompson, Roby Robinson, Marteena Gunnels, Helen Nichols Holland and Ella Clem. Glen and Sherry Pip-
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Patty Truitt Tree. I wanted a 6-foot ‘skinny’ tree for my upstairs sitting room. I don’t have a lot of extra space so I wanted a tall slim tree. I plan to put it up tomorrow. I put the little Victorian tree in my upstairs bathroom today. I will have 5 up by Thanksgiving and 8 up by the end of November. I also pack up all my nick-knacks and put out lots of Christmas decorations. I love Christmas! Monday evening my son Raymond and wife Jessica and daughters Norma and Bell came up for a visit. Raymond started putting up some of my outside lighting on my dark patio. Remember the key to having a safe home is to have a well lit home. Hope all of you have a blessed week. Patty
Verna Buck pin, Tom Ruttinger, Carol Carlson, Duane and Jeanette Chrisman, Jimmy Overstreet of Kirksville, Jana Russon and Jack and Betty Settle of Ethel, Dean and Barbara Green of Gibbs joined Red Roberts for music Monday evening at La Plata Nursing Home. Dinner guests of Janet Tuggle to help celebrate Stella’s birthday on Sunday October 22 were Willie and Mary Tuggle, Susie Tuggle, Lindsey Evans, J.R. and Molly Tuggle, Barb Tuggle ad Greg, Kris and Lisa McDow and baby, Cassie Robinson and Hagen Ryan and Toni Tuggle and children. Patsy and Loren Pippin, Mary Ann Collins, Laura Tuggle. Eddie Buck and Verna were callers. Dora Lovinger, Alma Baker and Verna Buck attended the Halloween party at La Plata Nursing Home on Thursday.
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Two weeks ago the Macon tigers traveled south to Centralia to close out the regular season. The Tigers had won seven straight games and set just one game out of the conference lead. This would be a opportunity to show everyone how formidable the Tiger defense was and the talent possessed by the Macon Defense. The Panthers threw cold water all over the Tigers that cold fall night. The Panthers put 49 points on the score board and held the Tigers to 14. Macon bounced back to crush Boonville the following week to open district play. Most teams would find playing the same team that rolled over them daunting, not these Tigers. As I said two weeks ago, revenge is a dish best served cold and the Macon fans that traveled to Centralia Wednesday night can attest there was a chill in the air. Macon kicked off to start the game and the Panthers tried to crank-up their offense. After a 1st down pass the Centralia offense went backward with two penalties. Unlike the first game Panther Quarterback Zach Etzler was not on target and the Macon defense blanketed his receivers. He threw 3 straight incompletions and gave the ball over to the Tigers. The Tigers went to work; a short run by Joe Lewis was followed by a nice 18 yard pass to Jon Murray moving the ball to mid-field. Chris Little moved the ball into Panther territory then on a 3rd and 7. QB Chris Smith found Josh Turner on a sweet pass for 30 yards. The Tiger drive stalled but Brandon Sontheimer kicked a short Field Goal and the Tigers led 3-0. The Panthers on their next possession tried to use the ground game on the Tigers. Macon only gave up short yardage and after an initial 1st down forced another punt. The Tigers took over after a punt to their own 35; fate looked to swing to the Panthers after a Macon fumble set them up in excellent field position. The Tiger defense again rose to the occasion shutting down the Panthers. Caleb Welch led the way with a hard stick on Panthers running back Cullen Ralphs for a loss. The Tigers took over on downs and at the end of the 1st quarter had moved the ball to their own 42 with runs by Luke Mosley for 10 and Little for 5 yards. Macon led 3-0.
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At the start of the 2nd quarter Turner continued his nice game with a 15 yard reception from Smith to the Panther 43 yard line. The Tigers used the hard charging runs of Little to drive the ball to the 34 with back to back handoffs. A penalty set the Tigers back to a third and long. A nice catch by Brendan Watts got the Tigers to the 30 but they were unable to convert a 4th down and turned the ball back to the Panthers. The Tiger Defense came to play shutting down the Panthers run game and blanketing their receivers. Defensive Linemen Jordan Lolli stuffed Etzler on a short run attempt and the Tigers forced a three and out punt by the Panthers. The Tigers did not fair much better on their next possession. The Tigers were forced to punt after their own three and out and the battle of wills continued. You could feel the tension in the crowd and the seeming disbelief building in the Centralia stands. The tension appeared to be getting to the Panthers as well with a bad snap leading them to another punt. The Battle continued to swing back and forth as Macon had to punt after moving the ball to midfield. Centralia took the ball and started to show life
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La Plata Community Fire Protection District Meeting The Board of Directors of the La Plata Community Fire Protection District will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, November 18, 2013 at 8:00 pm in the depot Inn Meeting Room. Agenda will include Fore Chief Report, payment of bills, setting filing dates and other items pertaining to the daily operations of the District. All patrons are invited to attend.
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on offense. A 16 yard pass was followed by a 14 yard pass that had the Tigers on their heels. The Panther run game then moved the ball to the Tiger 37. Etzler was hounded by the Tigers Defense and threw three straight incompletions leading to a 4th down attempt. Eztler dropped back to pass and was sacked by Macon’s Lukus Still and a turnover on downs. The Tigers tried a little razzle-dazzle before the half as Smith hit Turner on a short pass and he tossed it to a following Luke Mosley for 16 yards. Joe Lewis broke a long 23 yard run but the Tigers stalled and the half ended Macon leading 3-0. Two weeks ago The Panthers had scored 28 by the half and this night they were scoreless. At the start of the 2nd half the Tigers chewed up the turf in Centralia. Josh Turner started things with a 15 yard reception. Little rumbled behind the Macon offensive line for 4 yards, which was followed by Joe Lewis reception for 6 more yards. Chris Smith was able to get a first down with a quarterback keeper. Smith on the next snap was intercepted but as fate would have it Centralia fumbled the ball and Turner jumped back on it for Macon. The Tigers took advantage; an undaunted Smith found Watts for a 17 yard pass to the Panthers 23 yard line. Two short runs by Little and Lewis moved the ball into the red zone and Smith capped the drive hitting Watts for a 19 yard touchdown. The Tigers missed the point after but led 9-0. Centralia then pinned their hopes and their season on the feet of Eztler. Eztler and Ralphs were able to move the ball all the way to the Tiger 2 yard line and were stopped cold by a fired up Macon Defense. Chris Little then took over and crushed the hopes of the Panthers. Little rumbled for 7 yards, he slammed through for 6 more, crashed the line for 10 and rolled for 11. Joe Lewis got in on the act for 3 yards of his own and Smith to Watts for 9 moved the ball to midfield. Little again followed the offensive line that disintegrated the Panthers defense driving them back to the own 32 before giving it back on downs. The Pan-
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Friends for La Plata Preservation Meeting The October 7, 2013 FLPP meeting was called to order by Gary Smith, President. The September minutes were ready by Carolyn Craig; Arlene Bunch made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Cindy Moore seconded the motion. The Treasurers Report was given by Arlene Bunch, Treasurer. A motion to accept was made by Cindy Moore and seconded by Wava. New business that was discussed was the thermostat in the Annex. Trent Perry checked it out and said that it will need to be replaced.
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The piano in the Silver Rail needs to be moved. Brent Coursey volunteered to move it for FLPP. He will coordinate the time with Amy. Cindy Moore made a motion to buy a new window for the Annex. Sharron Burns seconded the motion. Material for the new threshold for the Annex is needed. Cindy Moore made a motion for the purchase and Arlene Bunch seconded the motion. Old business was discussed that concerned the Green Theatre. Jack mentioned some bad brinks on the west side of the building. Jack placed a shelf on
the east window and it is now watertight. At the time of the meeting, it was not certain as to when Julia from The Possibility Alliance would be able to paint the sign over the front door of the theatre. Other business discussed was concerning the marker. Randy Travis is going to contact the monument company about the marker at La Plata’s first schoolhouse site in what is now the cemetery. Randy said if we have it made out of marble, the company will charge for the job. If we have it made out of bronze or something else, the company will charge by the letter. At the time
of the meeting, we did not make a decision. We discussed the upcoming fundraiser on October 25th. This will be a Ham & Bean supper held at the American Legion from 4-7 pm. Flyers were handed out to put up around the area. Another fundraiser coming up is the annual winter flea market to be held January 25th, 2014. Flyers will be going out in the next few weeks. Another fundraiser is a Big band Dance to be held either in March or June at the Silver Rails. Details will be available as they are worked out. Thank you notes went out
to Zack, England, Thira and Anita of the Possibility Alliance for the help they gave us in getting the Annex ready for move in of The Home Press. A thank you note went out to Donnie Sizemore for his help and materials donated. The next meeting will be November 4, 2013 at 5:00 pm at the La Plata Library. The meeting was adjourned.
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Be Informed and Help Protect Missouri’s White-Tailed Deer
Infectious diseases such as chronic wasting disease (CWD) threaten Missouri deer, Missouri’s nearly 520,000 deer hunters, millions of wildlife watchers, thousands of landowners, 12,000 Missouri jobs, and hundreds of businesses and communities that depend on the $1 billion boost in economic activity related to deer hunting and watching. The Missouri Department of Conservation continues to work with hunters, landowners, businesses, other agencies, and partner organizations to identify and limit the spread of CWD in Missouri. All deer hunters, landowners, businesses — including captive deer breeders and big-game hunting preserves — and conservation organizations in Missouri must continue to do their parts in limiting the spread of CWD and other infectious diseases. Be informed and get involved: MDC has finished its eight public meetings held around the state on Protecting Missouri’s White-tailed Deer. The
Department continues to welcome comments on this issue. All comments will be considered as MDC formulates possible regulation changes related to this topic. These regulation changes will be presented to the Missouri Conservation Commission for its consideration in the near future. CWD kills deer: Chronic wasting disease infects deer and other members of the deer family, called cervids. CWD belongs to a group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) which cause degeneration of the brain in cervids. CWD is transmitted through prions, which are abnormal proteins that attack the nervous systems of these species. These prions accumulate in the brain, spinal cord, eyes, spleen, and lymph nodes of infected animals. CWD is spread both directly from deer to deer and indirectly to deer from infected soil and other surfaces. Animals with signs of CWD show changes in natural behavior and can exhibit extreme weight loss, exces-
sive salivation, stumbling, and tremors. CWD in deer can only be confirmed by laboratory tests of brain stem or lymph tissue from harvested animals. The disease has no vaccine or cure. CWD is 100-percent fatal. Deer and other cervids can have CWD for several years without showing any symptoms. Once symptoms are visible, infected animals typically die within one or two months. There is no scientific evidence that white-tailed deer have a genetic immunity to CWD that could be passed on to future generations. Once well established in an area, CWD is impossible to eradicate. States with CWD must focus on limiting the spread of the disease and preventing its introduction to new areas. CWD is in Missouri and 21 other states: Missouri’s first cases of CWD were detected in 2010 and 2011 in captive deer at private big-game hunting preserves in Linn and Macon counties. A total of 11 cases of CWD have been confirmed in captive deer at these facilities. CWD has since been
Three locations in Novinger will be providing lots of shopping choices on Saturday, November 23 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The 28th annual Country Christmas Craft Festival in the school (on Hwy 149, four blocks north of Hwy 6). Over 70 booths of all types of crafts will line both gyms and all the hallways. Among the handmade items this year will be baby and young children’s items, woodworking, candles, bird houses, hair accessories, various types of jewelry, knitted and crochet items, wreaths and floral arrangements, ornamental blacksmithing, embroidery items, handcrafted cards, nature
photography, rugs, tile art, hand painted and country crafts. Crafters will also be selling all types of fabric items, afghans, quilts, primitive art, ceramics, doll clothes, toys, dog treats, baskets, balloon art, recycled art, windchimes, lawn art and seasonal decorations. A bake sale (featuring homemade candy), and a food stand serving throughout the day will also be open during the activity. Free drawings will be held every half-hour. On the other side of town, the Community Center will host a Holiday Bazaar including antiques, collectibles, flea market items, crafts and commercial products. Visi-
tors should take Route O toward the former downtown area and turn left at the caboose. The center is located next to the fairgrounds area. In addition, Shopper’s Delight will be held in the Fire House located on Hwy 6 on the east side of town. All types of commercial vendors, such as Avon, Norwex, Watkins, Tupperware, etc., will sell their wares along with some craft items and kettle corn. The Country Christmas Craft Festival and Holiday Bazaar are fundraising events for Novinger Renewal, Inc., a non-profit corporation whose mission is to preserve the history of the area and overall community betterment. Renewal’s projects include the Novinger Log Homestead, Community Center, caboose restoration and Coal Miner Days. Shopper’s Delight is sponsored by the Novinger Lion’s Club who coordinates the Labor Day Celebration. For more information call 660-488-5280.
found in 10 free-ranging deer within two miles of the captive facility in Macon County. In Missouri, CWD has not been detected outside of small area that borders northeastern Linn and northwestern Macon counties. CWD is a serious problem for all Missourians: Missouri offers some of the best deer hunting in the country, and deer hunting is an important part of many Missourians’ lives and family traditions. Infectious diseases such as CWD could reduce hunting and wildlife-watching
opportunities for Missouri’s nearly 520,000 deer hunters and almost two million wildlife watchers. Deer hunting is an important economic driver in Missouri and gives a $1 billion annual boost to state and local economies. Lower deer numbers from infectious diseases such as CWD could hurt 12,000 Missouri jobs and many businesses that rely on deer hunting as a significant source of revenue, such as meat processors, taxidermists, hotels, restaurants, sporting goods stores, and others.
CWD also threatens thousands of private landowners who manage their land for deer and deer hunting, and who rely on deer and deer hunting to maintain property values. MDC is leading detection and containment efforts: Missourians care about conservation and have given the Missouri Department of Conservation constitutional responsibility to protect and manage all of the state’s wildlife, including white-tailed deer. Both captive and freeranging white-tailed deer in Missouri are wildlife.
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American Legion & Auxiliary Post 282 The American Legion & Auxiliary Post 282 met Wednesday evening, October 23 with only three ladies present; Alma baker, Debbie Becker and Mary Plumlee. Men present were David Johnson,
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Friends For La Plata Half-Century of Child’s Play: Preservation (FLPP)Timeline The Easy-Bake Oven Turns 50 Nov. 11, 1995: Organizational Meeting. Attending: Ann Bullock, Ed Green, Hugh Moore, Dr. George Pipes, Bill Bullock, Geri Moore, Elaine Pipes, Mary Lu Slaughter. Jan. 8, 1996: First regular meeting. Charter Members: Robert Bailey, Ann Bullock, Charles Chambers, Judy Franke, Ed Green, Sharon McDowell, Blanche Meeks, Cindy Moore, Hugh Moore, Dr. George Pipes, Karsa Shipp, Mary Lu Slaughter, Bob Zurcher, Earl Beckman, Bill Bullock, Curtis Franke, Gene Grear, Darrell McDowell, Blair Mears, John Meeks, Geri Moore, Elaine Pipes, Richard Rudd, Steve Shipp, Don White, Donna Zurcher. May 8, 1996: Plans are made for refurbishing the Santa Fe Depot in conjunction with the Nemo Model Railroad Club & other volunteers. Jun. 12, 1996: The logo for the FLPP is designed, using the Victorian symbol for “the open book.” Sept. 11, 1996: The Santa Fe Depot restoration is underway. Oct. 1, 1996: Amtrak signs were erected on Highway 63 & 156 into La Plata via MoDOT. April 1, 1997: FLPP was awarded a grant of $747 through the DNR for the building of the “Naturescape”, with volunteer help of Truman State University students. Aug. 30, 1997: The FLPP celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the coming of the Santa Fe Railroad with a Special Postal Cancellation. Nov. 26, 1997: La Plata High School students in the Science Club under Karen Keck and the stu-
dents in the Jr. High Citizenship Club under Peggy Mohan become the first “Stream Team”, to clean up the creek behind the Depot. Later the Oklahoma Indians 4-H clubs under Karen Lovingier & Sharron Burns took over the job. May 1998: Awarded the “Great American Station Foundation” grant for $2,500. Oct. 1998: FLPP received the “Hometown Pride” Honorable Mention Award by the Midwest Living Magazine, for their efforts to refurbish the Depot (no cash award). Apr. 18, 1999: A fashion show benefit was held at the McLorn House to raise money for the Depot restoration. Apr. 1999: The Depot restoration received the “Platform Grant” through MoDOT for $163,606. Sept. 1, 2000: MoDOT again awarded FLPP the “Transportation Equity Act” (TEA-21) grant for $41,000. Jan. 17, 2001: FLPP received the “Surbeck Trust” grant for work on the Depot in the amount of $7,000. Dec. 1, 2001: An Open House was held at the Depot, showing off the newly refurbished building. Ronnie McHenry Construction did the renovation. Feb. 1, 2001: Plans are made for FLPP to sponsor the “La Plata History Book”, to be published in 2004 as part of La Plata’s Sesquicentennial celebration. Jun. 1, 2001: Ronnie McHenry Construction began work on the Depot renovation. Aug. 3, 2002: FLPP print-
ed an address book, featuring the new 911 addresses throughout the northern part of Macon County. 2003: FLPP received a $3,000 grant from MoDOT for station improvements at the Depot. Apr. 15, 2004: FLPP planted the “La Plata Sesquicentennial Rose” garden on the lawn of the Post Office, as part of La Plata’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The roses were donated by J. Benjamin Williams, a rose breeder & former resident of La Plata. The roses planted were specially bred in honor of the Sesquicentennial celebration. Oct. 28, 2005: FLPP purchased the Green Theatre from the Don White Estate for $2,400. Dec. 28, 2005: We again received the “Surbeck Trust” grant for $4,939 to renovate the back room of the Library into the La Plata Museum. Feb. 20, 2006: The “Super Chief ” 10 car model train was donated to FLPP by the Lawrence Scripps Wilkinson Foundationthrough their “Adopt a Train” program. Aug. 16, 2006: Mary Lou Wait’s “Hair Raising Event” was held in conjunction with an Ice Cream Social fundraiser. Oct. 18, 2006: FLPP hosted the first “Lester Dent Day” & “Doc Savage Convention” at the McLorn House. Dec. 29, 2006: A “Piano Showcase” was held was held featuring pianists Shirley Matticks, Jenita Davison, Janis Mitten, Kenner Bailey, Craig Frutiger, and Sara Beth Fouch. Dec. 2006: FLPP purchased the former Ameri-
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Left: The Easy Bake Oven premiers in 1963. Right: The 2013 version of the oven.
Think back on your early memories of baking. If you’re like many Americans, you may have taken those first attempts at creating cakes, cookies and other sweet snacks with an Easy-Bake Oven. In fact, more than 30 million ovens were sold over the years since the brand was first introduced in 1963. And now the toy from Hasbro that captured the imagination of millions of children is turning 50. Here’s a brief look at its sweet history: • 1963: America’s first
working toy oven, sold for $15.95, debuted in turquoise with a carrying handle and pretend stovetop. • 1971: Avocado green was the popular color. By year’s end, more than five million ovens had been sold in the stylish hue. • 1979: As microwaves became ubiquitous, the Easy-Bake Oven remained on trend with the MiniWave oven. • 2006: Inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. • 2011: The Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven was in-
troduced with a larger cooking chamber, bigger baking pan, and a heating element similar to conventional ovens. • 2013: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven is being unveiled in a new color scheme: sleek silver, blue, and black, along with the new Easy-Bake Ultimate Decorating Pen Kit. The Easy-Bake Oven is not only popular among today’s youth; it brings back sweet memories for many.
can Legion building at 215 S. Gex, now called the Green Theatre annex, for $7,500. Mar. 9, 2007: The “Green Theatre Benefit Gala & Auction” was held at the Moose Lodge in Kirksville, MO. Col. David Christy was the Auctioneer & music was provided by the Krazy Kats, of Moberly, MO. Apr. 25, 2007: The La Plata Post Office donated an Air Conditioning unit to the Theatre that they no longer needed. Apr. 25, 2007: Greg and Judy Williams donated a 120,000 BTU Ruud furnace to FLPP. Aug. 2, 2007: FLPP received $1,999 from the MoDOT Station Improvement Funds for upkeep on the Depot. Sept. 19, 2007: The Missouri Theatre in Columbia, MO donated theatre seats to the group. John and Martha Rhein picked them up & Bill Adams was instrumental in getting them unloaded along with area youth. Jamie Henson allowed us to store them in one of his buildings. Oct. 2, 2007: Ronnie McHenry Construction completed work on the new roof on the Green Theatre & annex at a cost of $40,000. Oct. 12, 2007: The Grand Opening of the “Lester Dent Museum of Pulp History” was held during the 2nd Annual Doc Savage Convention in the annex. Feb. 16, 2008: The 2nd Annual La Plata Vaudeville Show was held. Sep. 17, 2008: The Leo Club, a branch of the La Plata Lions Club, helped in the clean up of the exterior of the Theatre. Those helping were: J. T. Allen, Aaron Thomas, Erin Boren, Molly Safely, Travis Small, Brendon Curtis, Timerrick Gunnels, Bradlee Vice, Colton Hurley, Nancy McKenzie-Adams, Birdie Buck, Candice Peterson, Matthew Fox & Trevor Crow.
Oct. 1, 2008: The Possibility Alliance “Super Heroes” spent the day working in the Theatre. Nov. 12, 2008: A $1, 000 grant was received from the Macon Wal-Mart to be used in the renovation of the Green Theatre. Nov. 20, 2008: Through the efforts of the FLPP, the “La Plata Square Historic District” designation is awarded to La Plata and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. This designation includes the Green Theatre and annex. The program is part of the Department of Natural Resources. Jan. 31, 2009: The 1st Winter Flea Market fundraiser was held in the Silver Rails Event Center. Mar. 31, 2009: FLPP was awarded $90,000 in stimulus funds for ADA improvements at the Depot. Sep. 7, 2009: The “La Plata Square Historic District” sign was installed in the City Park by the City of La Plata employees, & unveiled at the annual Soybean Festival. Mar. 1, 2010: Jack Crawford and the Possibility Alliance received Certificates of Recognition for their work in the Green Theatre, at the annual Dinner Meeting. Sep. 15, 2010: The “Clown Theatre Extravaganza” fundraiser was held at the Silver Rails Event Center through the efforts of Ethan Hughes and the Possibility Alliance. Nov. 11, 2010: FLPP hosted a soup luncheon at the American Legion building, after the Veteran’s Day Parade. Mar. 26, 2011: A “Talent Show” fundraiser was held in the La Plata RII School gym. May 24, 2011: The Possibility Alliance again helped in the renovation of the Green Theatre. Flooring & dirt under the floor was removed. Jul. 31, 2011: A “Piano Showcase” was held at the Community Presbyterian Church. Pianists included
were: Kenner Bailey, Janis Mitten, Samantha Shelley, Emily Marshall, Preston Payne, Angeline Hanson, Jenita Davison, Amy Burns, & Sara Beth Fouch. 2011 & 2012: Work accomplished by Jack Crawford & Carl Campbell at the Theatre included bricking in the coal chute and air vent on the west end of the building; 3 ceiling trusses were removed by Jack, large stumps in the rear of the building were removed by Jack and Bud Payne. Bud also dug out and filled in a well at the rear of the building. Jan. 26, 2013: The 5th Annual Winter Flea Market was held at the Silver Rails Event Center. Mar. 12, 2013: FLPP held it’s 17th Annual Dinner Meeting at Grandma’s Home Cookin’ restaurant. Jun. 15, 2013: The group had a large booth at the City Wide Yard Sale. Jul. 11, 2013: The new “Lester Dent” sign was set by the Dent family at the north edge of town on the property of Dr. John Moore. FLPP helped make this happen. Aug. 2013: A new Theatre canopy was installed by contractor Jonathan Waddington. Sept. 2013: Theatre seats were donated to FLPP by a church in Edina, MO. Sept. 10, 2013: Antique tin ceiling tiles were donated by Ken Read of Kirksville, through the efforts of Angela Schultz and Bill Adams. Oct. 1, 2013: The annex became the new home of the The Home Press. Oct. 11, 2013: Brent Coursey & the Possibility Alliance moved the Donna Burnett piano from the Silver Rails Event Center to the Green Theatre annex. Sept. & Oct. 2013: Renovations to the annex: plaster work in the front part done by the Possibility Alliance; electrical upgrades by contractor Brad Apadaca; construction work by contractor Andy Cordray & Jack Crawford & other help by Donnie Sizemore Construction. Other construction work was done by Jack Crawford & cleaning and painting in the annex was done by Arlene Bunch, Cindy Moore, and Randy Bunch. New exterior Theatre doors were installed at the Green Theatre with the help of contractor Vernon Knight; cement work was finished on the rear of the annex building & a new exterior back door was installed by Jack. New guttering on the back of the building was also installed by Jack.
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