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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Perry Hosts Home for the Holidays

CHRISTMAS PARADE

The New London Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 30, at 6 p.m. Line up at new London First Baptist at 5 p.m. For more information call Terri Lathrom at 573-406-2762.

Gary and Debbie Hodges offered free carriage rides at the Perry Home for the Holidays event held Saturday, November 22.

Many people enjoyed the rides through the community in the decorated carriage pulled by two mules, Sam and George.

BREAKFAST & PHOTO WITH SANTA

The Frankford First Christian Church will be hosting a “Breakfast with Santa” on December 6, 2014 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Children of all ages, including the young at heart are welcome to come and have their picture taken with Santa for $5.00, or the picture is free with the purchase of a meal. We will be serving pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy. An adult meal is $5.00, a child’s meal is $2.00, children 1 and under are free. We do ask that children are accompanied by a n adult.

Perry Home for the Holidays was held Saturday, November 22. Temperatures in the high fifties, lots of food, store specials and a parade made it a perfect start to the holiday season.

Downtown stores were festooned with lights and decorated trees. The line to see Santa was long and carriage rides were free.

The stores lining Main and Palmyra Streets were open

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DINNER

For the last few years, the residents of Ralls County have enjoyed a true Celebration of the birth of Christ during the Spirit of Christmas Dinner. This year is no exception. We invite everyone in Ralls County out to take part in this relaxing atmosphere. Come, fellowship, relax and enjoy this wonderful event.

When: November 29. 2014 from 5pm to 8pm Where: Mark Twain High School, Center Mo. Everyone is welcome.

Food was available almost everywhere. The Kettle Korn vendor did a brisk business; stores had hospitality tables set up; and the Volunteer Fire Department sold hot dogs and walking tacos. Hootenanny Café had a day-long special and Java Jubilee offered coffee, tea and homemade baked goods.

The holiday spirit was evident in the parade entries, many of which used a Christ-

mas theme. After the parade the children gathered at Santa’s House beside the Remembrance Tree on Main Street.

Santa heard each and every one who waited in the long line to see him and gave each child a treat bag.

The Remembrance Tree was lit at 5:30 p.m. and the crowd joined in to sing several Christmas carols.

911 Board Selects New Eastern District Representative, Attorney

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

The local Toys For Tots is hosting Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 29 at the Legion at 3819 Hwy. MM in Hannibal. The meal includes a pancake breakfast and a visit from Santa. Tickets are $5 for persons over age 6 and $3 for persons 5 and under. Tickets can can be purchased at Douglass Community Services, 711 Grand Ave., Hannibal or by calling 573-221-3892 ext. 247. All toys and money collected will remain in the local area.

from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offered a wide variety of holiday items. Shoppers were able to choose from antique items and country crafts as well as an assortment of Christmas ornaments and decorations that varied from shop to shop.

Children were able to make their own Christmas ornaments at a craft table set up inside City Hall. Vendors were set up in the parking lot on south Palmyra Street.

Cindy Epperson is the new Eastern District 911 board member.

Cindy Epperson was selected as the new board member, replacing Raymond Reed, for the Eastern District and Robert Rapp was selected to be Board Attorney at the Ralls County 911 board meeting on November 13, 2014.

Sandra Lanier requested that categories on the Treasurer’s Report be clarified with new inventory indicated, and the director and staff will work with Wade Staples to get a better grasp of financial reports. The director proposed the use of iPads to cut down on the amount of paper reports needed at each meeting. Beth Asbury made

a request for the director to look into the possibility of purchasing iPads for board members.

The director reported on the dispatchers training progress, septic system repair by Donnie Miller, FEMA phone and line, Pro Qa, and the research on the cloud backup system. Lowell Jackson made a motion to approve the purchase of Pro Qa, and it was approved. A request was made to clarify trip and travel, as well as site support charges.

Lisa Schlottach, President of the Missouri 911 Director Association, who assisted the board in finding a director

has requested a walkthrough.

A motion was made to pay the final installment of their fee.

The application for non profit corporation is filed.

The 2015 budget has been tabled until the December meeting.

In closed session the board agreed to accept Robert Rapp as Board Attorney at the same fee it is currently paying.

In a special meeting on October 28 the board approved a motion to apply for non-profit status to pursue refinancing of the Ralls County 911 building in New London.

NEW SIGN IN ILASCO Visitors to Ilasco now have a new source of information providing insight into the area’s history.

The Missouri Humanities Council awarded the Ilasco Area Historical Preservation Society a $475 grant for a sign highlighting the history and ethnic heritage of the Ilasco area.

The sign is located at the Ilasco Memorial Monuments site on Missouri Highway 79, just south of Hannibal.

The sign tells the history and ethnic heritage of the town created in 1903 to house an influx of southern and eastern European immigrants workers to work at the Atlas Cement Plant, which produced the cement for the Panama Canal.

The Missouri Humanities Council awards grants to support locally generated programs and projects based on the humanities.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

TOP LEFT - Youth from St. William Catholic Church ride on the Beautiful Star of Bethlehem float in the Home for the Holidays parade. BOTTOM LEFT - Perry VFW Post #4088 members toss candy to the children lining the street during the Home for the Holidays parade held in Perry on November 22. RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM - Santa rides to his house on Main Street courtesy of the Perry fire truck. - MIDDLE - A large crowd mingles on the street. BOTTOM - The line to see Santa was long as children waited to talk with Santa and receive a treat bag.

Oak Hill Music First Buck Night

Oak Hill Community Center Music Night will be held Saturday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m. The center is 8 miles south of Hannibal at the junction of Rte. T, Rte. N and Oak

Hill Road. A snack bar will be available with a light supper. Come to play, sing or just listen and enjoy the fellowship. All are welcome.

Phone 573-221-8624.

You and your family are invited to atend MFA Oil’s annual meeting open house.

Wednesday, Dec. 3 • 5:30-7:30pm Mark Twain Jr.-Sr. High School 21622 Highway 19 • Center

Michael G. Salsman, 8, son of Michael K. Salsman bagged, his first deer, a nine point buck on November 1, 2014, at his grandfather’s farm, southwest of New London.

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VIEWS AND COMMENTS COMMENTARY

From The Editor

By Editor Carolyn Trower

Once again I’ll sing the praises of living in a rural community. Perry’s Home for the Holidays on Saturday was deemed a success by one and all.

Despite having to switch the date from December 6 to November 22, the Christmas spirit was evident. The store fronts were gorgeous and the stores were wellstocked with unusual gift ideas. A festively decorated mule-drawn carriage provided rides free of charge for most of the

day, a holiday gift to the community from Gary and Debbie Hodges.

The weather couldn’t have been better; high 50’s and a very slight breeze. People from throughout the community strolled the sidewalks, going in and out of the stores and stopping to visit with their friends and neighbors. After the parade and Santa, the kids clutched treat bags and ornaments made in the kids craft center and the adults had arms full

COMMENTARY

Jack Remembers

By Jack Hackley

BUCK WALZ In my article a few weeks ago, I asked if anyone knew any Buck Walz stories. He had an office Governor Hearnes built him in the basement of the Capitol which became a favorite gathering place, and Buck became the “downstairs Governor”. It is a part of Missouri history that might have been lost if it were not for “Jack Remembers”. The report-

ers at that time did not report on Buck and his downstairs Governor’s office for fear of losing their gathering place and source of stories.

Even Betty Hearnes did not mention Buck in her book about her husband’s eight years of being Governor.

Virgil Troutwine, a close friend and former Jackson County legislator and lobbyist in Jef-

COMMENTARY

Hawk Talk

By John Hawkins Perry, MO

BEANS & BULLETS Cue the guitar progression: You see, this all started several Thanksgivings ago, when my friends and I headed off to see Nuegen Charley at the Hue Citadel. Now Charley didn’t live in the Hue Citadel. He lived in the hills and rice paddies nearby the Citadel, with mortars and sappers galore. In the rural borough, and having all that freedom out there (seein’ how’s they dressed like all the locals) they figured they’d be kickin’ out the Americans in nottoo-long-a-time.

We thought it would be a kindly and comradely gesture if we were to spread some Thanksgiving around, so we loaded about half a ton of turkey and trimmings in the back of an olive drab Huey helicopter and headed off toward a remote firebase. When we got there, there was a change across the base.

Now, we had never heard of a war being closed on Thanksgiving so, with six-digit co-ordinates, we headed off to the next firebase. We finally found one. And there, on a hill overlooking about a 3000

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of bags and coffee cups.

As the dusk glowed pink and orange in the west, many gathered in front of the Remembrance Tree when the switch was flipped and the lights came on. Those gathered sang Christmas carols and then drifted back along the streets.

The Chamber of Commerce is to be commended for a job well done.

Down the highway Santa will soon stop to visit with the children in Center and New London will host its annual Christmas Parade on November 30. Small towns gathering together to celebrate the joy of rural fellowship.

The Spirit of Christmas group will again host a dinner in “the true Celebration of the birth of Christ” with an open invitation to everyone in Ralls County to come out and enjoy the evening.

And then there are all

the churches throughout the county, each with special Thanksgiving and Christmas services and programs. Even if you don’t attend church regularly, the upcoming season is a chance to stop by, count your blessings and give thanks for our wonderful community.

Like everyone else, I’m gearing up for the holidays. Food to cook, cards to write, and shopping to do. I haven’t hit a Black Friday early morning sale since the boys were little and I needed the big Lego sets for under the tree. I usually don’t venture out until the next Monday or so. I’m one of those “fractured few” who love the crowds, the hustle and bustle, and the music in the malls and on the streets. I can be gone all day and not buy a thing, I just love the atmosphere.

I wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving.

ferson City who reads my article in the Sheridan Express, (he owns a farm in Worth County) contacted me and over breakfast he started telling me Buck Walz stories.

He told me about a State Representative from the boot-heel bringing up a bale of cotton to the Capitol and putting it in Buck’s office. Virgil said that Buck hid his whiskey in the cotton bale.

Virgil also told a story about when Buck was Sheriff of Cole County, there was a house of prostitution in Jeff City not too far from the Capitol near the railroad tracks. When pressure got put on the Sheriff ’s office, Buck would raid the place, but before the raid, he would call the madam to forewarn her.

One time he raided it and the only people he caught there were his own two sons.

One afternoon on a Christmas Eve, the Mayor of Jeff City and later Governor, Jim Blair, was sitting in the Sheriff office drinking whiskey with Buck when Buck went around to the prisoners and gave them all a shot of whiskey. When Buck came back and sat down, Blair asked “what else are you going to do for the prisoners this Christmas, Buck?” He said, “I’m going to let them go home.” Jim said, “You can’t do that, Buck.”

Buck said, “Watch me” and he opened up all the cell doors and let them go home for Christmas.

He told them when to be back, and they all returned to jail on time.

Jack can be reached at PO Box 40, Oak Grove, MO 64075 or jackremembers@aol.com.

Visit www.jackremembers.com.

foot cliff, was another bunch of soldiers. Well, we figured that leaving food for them was better than trying to haul all of them back to base, so we did, flew back to base, and didn’t get up until the next morning when we got a call to go pick up the food canisters, bring bullets and pick up the wounded.

But that’s not what I sat down to tell you about. There’s a place out near the east Coast they call Washington, D.C. That’s where we get neglected, subjugated, taxigated, regulated, and falsificated.

I went to the polls election morning. I got good and pumped the night before. I mean, I wanted to be the typical voter in this great country. I was pumped-up, read-up, and all that sort of stuff that promotes democracy and the American way. I walked in.

They scanned my photo ID. Said, “Pick an open booth, kid,” and sent me off to vote. I did. Then they gave me a sticker said I’d been there.

But there are no stickers that say, “I’ve been there so that you can be here.”

We’ve run out of living veterans from “The War to End Wars.” Veterans of the sequel are growing scarce. Veterans of Korea have great-grandchildren dying in Afghanistan beside the grandchildren of Vietnam veterans.

How much more complicated can our lives possibly get if all our military personnel are called home to be with their families? Will airport checks get worse? Will cyber-attacks stop or increase? Imagine what $300,000 a day would do for American education instead of conducting useless airstrikes against ISIS. If Germany is now the most respected nation, let them and the Euro-economy, plus Russia and China defend their oil supplies from ISIS. Meanwhile, it appears that our buffet will feature lame duck au ego.

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FROM OUR READERS

To The Editor:

I am writing this letter concerning the mailer I received in October from Eddie Joe and Lucia Hamill about the financial conditions of Ralls County. Mr. and Mrs. Hamill reside in Perry, Mo. With the county in such financial distress I would encourage the residents of Ralls County to pay their taxes early to help alleviate this financial shortfall before the conditions get worse.

As an aside, concerned citizens need to start attending the comissioner meetings, especially in January after the newly elected commissioner takes office to see what new ideas and proposals he may add to help bring fiscal responsibility into the Ralls County Courthouse.

The County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. on Monday and Thursday.

Raymond V. Dowell

THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION OFFICE

Holiday entertaining without breaking your budget As the holiday season approaches, many of us have holiday meals to plan. In these tough economic times, it is hard keeping our family traditions without breaking our budget. The good news is that by being creative and planning carefully, you can still make this season fun and memorable. Saving money does not mean missing out on all the fun.

Most of your budget may be spent on purchasing food for Thanksgiving, Christmas or other holidays. The following budget-friendly tips from my fellow nutrition specialist Damaris Karanja can help you save money and have fun at the same time.

Establish your budget and how much you can afford to spend. Design a menu around your budget and what is seasonal or on sale at the grocery store. Next, write a list of who will be invited. Your budget will guide you on the number of guests you can comfortably invite.

Keep a grocery list so you’re less likely to make an impulse purchase. A list should also keep you from making extra trips to the store. Stick to your list for added savings, but stay flexible if you encounter a sale.

Plan ahead for how to use leftovers. We lose money when we toss food because it spoiled. If leftovers go bad because they’re left out too long or not eaten later, we’re putting money into the garbage can.

Use coupons! In most cases, grocery stores have great sales on holiday staples like turkeys and hams. Their goal is to get you into the store with the hope that you will purchase lots of other products that are not on sale. Use this to your advantage, but only buy items you need. Check for online coupons as well. Start with the website of the store where you shop or of products you

use. Shopping on double or triple coupon days can save you a lot of money.

Buy in bulk. If the price is right and the larger size fits your needs, go for it! Prices can be deceiving, so pay attention to unit prices to ensure you are getting the best deal. Bigger is not always cheaper. Make sure you will use the food while it is still good.

Save on store brands.

Buy store brands and you could save up to 40 percent a year on your grocery bill. In taste tests, most consumers cannot tell the difference between store brands and name brands.

Shop high and low.

Bargains are usually on the top or bottom shelves.

The worst deals are at eye level.

Pay attention at the checkout. Don’t lose out on a great deal because an item scans incorrectly.

If you are hosting a holiday gathering, ask for help with meal preparation. This will help relieve some of the financial burden. Contact everyone on your holiday guest list and see who can bring a dish to share. Guests traveling from out of town may not be able to bring prepared food items, but they can grab some packaged food items on their way to your house. Make sure you coordinate who’s bringing what to avoid overlap.

Include a variety of meatless dishes — these are often cheaper and, as a bonus, generally healthier, too.

Help others. How about serving some homemade food or giving a grocery store gift certificate to a family in need? This is a great investment you can make for your money during the holiday season.

For more information about saving money on your grocery bill, contact your local University of Missouri Extension office.

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LOCAL HISTORY A View From the Past

“Yesteryears from the local papers”

Undated picture of New London, Missouri, at the corner of Fourth Street and Main Street.

The following articles are from the November 22, 1962, edition of the Ralls County Record, courtesy of Ron Leake, president Ralls County Historical Society.

1952 In a special school bond election, the bond issue for the erection of the new elementary school building in New London carried by a vote of 3 ½ to 1.

Dr. Jones Watson died in Hollywood, California.

Mrs. Maude Sims died.

Clarence Cannon was speaker at the New London Chamber of Commerce ladies night dinner.

Oliver Howard of New London resigned as OFT instructor at Hannibal High School to accept a position with the Ralls County Soil Conservation Service.

Frank Young of Perry died.

S1/c James William Elliott of Frankford and Lewanna May Steen of Peoria, Ill., were married at the naval Air Station at Norfolk, Virginia.

1942 The annual pledge drive at First Christian Church was held a month early, before gasoline rationing started.

Donald Epperson, four-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Epperson died.

Katherine Marie Lehenbauer of West Ely and

William Kaden were married.

Missouri Supreme Court ruled that County Clerk Howard Haden had to pay the $123.95 fee of the court reporter at a hearing in a mandamus suit in which he had been ordered to place the names of Glenn Scott and J.W. Huse on the primary ballots the preceding August.

Deaths included Walter Mace of St. Louis; Mary E. Walton of Pike County; Charles E. Inlow, near Center; Billy J. Thomas of Alton; Ole E. Cornelius, route 1, New London; Mrs. Thomas W. Flowerree of Oakwood.

Dorothy Lowe of Frankford and E.H. Osterhout Jr., of Center, were married.

Richard Glascock, student at Oklahoma A. and M. College at Stillwater, was in the signal corps officer training class.

Hampton Hays of Camp Carlson, Colo., came home for the funeral of his brother-in-law, Walter Mace, and visited in St. Louis.

Mrs. Annette Carstarphen began work in the rationing board office.

Daisilee Hays accepted a job with Bell telephone and began a training course.

Edward W. Christ was advanced to rank of technical sergeant at March Field, California.

Mr. and Mrs. E. John Scott were hospitalized after suffering monoxide poisoning from a defective stove.

Edward C. Glascock was appointed postmaster in New London effective December 1.

Harry Sparks of Hannibal was killed in a naval training plane accident in Florida.

Timothy L. Waters was permanently commissioned as an Army Lieutenant.

1932 Judge W. Birch Livers died after suffering a heart attack at a session of county court. Charles E. Wood of Perry was appointed to succeed him as judge of the western district.

1912 Mrs. Lucinda Bowling, 84, observed her birthday at Spalding.

Numbers on the high school literary society program were: Myrl Jameson, original; Willie Hays, current events; Harry Briscoe, oration; Mary Belle Hart, music; Bethsue Pickett, reading; Lloyd Weaver, oration; Mary Carstarphen, music; Hazel Megown, familiar quotations; Alma Briscoe and Ruby Hatcher, vocal duet; and Vivian Butler, critic.

Harry Pritchett and Elizabeth Bowles were married in New London by the Rev. R. Alex jones.

Mrs. Laura DeHaven

died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Boone Omer, near Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Guttery went to League City, Texas, for the winter.

Those who joined the church during a meeting conducted by the Rev. W.H. Pinkerton were: by letter, Miss Polly Roland, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Menefee,

E.G. Matson; by confession, Courtney Haden, harry Glascock, Leslie Sayre, Edmund Penn, Dorothy Wood, Madeline Hendrix, Herman Roland, Alice Alexander, Lola Eddings, Mrs. Austin Eddings, Margaret Roy and Sallie Montgomery.

1892 Thomas O’Connor and

Kate Leake were married at St. Paul by the Rev. Fr. Kernan.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Wilson.

The new residence of Guilford Harris is near completition.

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CHURCHES/OBITUARIES Betty Elliott

Betty Elliott, 78, of Center, Missouri, passed away at 4:55 p.m.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at her home.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Tim Goodman officiated. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal, Missouri.

Visitation was from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services Saturday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Mrs. Elliott was born December 9, 1935, in Black Hills, Mo. to Nathan and Ethel Reeves.

She was married to James Elliott. He preceded her in death on April 18, 1991.

Survivors include one son, Dan Elliott (Dolly) of Hannibal, Mo., and one daughter, Susie McNeal (Kenny Kendall) of Center, Mo.; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three sons; Tommy El-

liott, Larry Elliott, and Marvin Elliott; one daughter; Joann McDonald and her four brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Elliott was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and cooking. Betty also liked going to gun auctions and rummage sales with her husband.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice in care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Louie McCune, Karl Reeves, Larry Elliott, Cody Elliott, Ethan Elliott and Brandon Ledbetter.

Online condolences may be made and video tribute may be viewed at www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com.

South Fork Prestyterian Services Sunday, Nov. 23, began with Patti Grimmett playing “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” with Pastor John Grimmett leading in prayer for Max Tilt, Kaylee Beckham, Bryan Carey, Randy Smith, the Ferguson situation, Martha Hill, Sandy Jackson, Bonnie, John Threkel, the Warren family; thanks from the Carey family and thank God for friends. All sang “Happy Birthday” to Jim Beuter with all saying the Lord’s Prayer and the Responsive Reading from Psalm 11.

Debbie Carey led in song to “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,” “We Gather Together,” For the Beauty of the Earth” and “Count Your Blessings.”

Debbie sang “My Tribute” and Kaylee led the Offertory as Patti played “Give Thanks.”

The message, “Truly Thankful,” was based on scripture from Luke 17:11-19. We all have a lot to be thankful for in our lives. We take so much

Bonnie Lee Groves

Pastor John Grimmett

for granted. Sometimes it is hard to be thankful - the greatest commandment is to have no other gods before God. When we have Jesus we have the kingdom of God. You are part of the calling to build that kingdom - without the church working together we have failed. We live in a place where we are warm, fed and have a place to live. We have everything to be thankful for; a home, friends, more than we need. God has blessed you - think of the people who have nothing - trust and believe that Jesus is with you. You are so blessed - pay attention to the fact that you can thank God for all He has done for you! Thank God for all the good things, even though there may be some bad things along the way.

Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. and all are welcome and invited to come hear the word of the Lord.

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Bonnie Lee Groves, 73, of Hannibal, Missouri, died at 6:59 PM Monday, November 10, 2014 at Beth Haven Nursing Home in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, November 14, 2014 at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of services Friday at the funeral home.

Bonnie was born November 5, 1941, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Meril Forrest and Anna Gladys Siddens Groves.

Survivors include 5 children, Gary “Pete” D. Epperson (Cindy) of Ophiem, IL, Darla Borders (Darren) of Center, MO, Deena Adams of Aledo, IL, Jeremy “Buddy” Epperson of New Windsor, IL, Paula Roth of Hannibal, MO,1 Brother, Frank Salyer (Norma) of Hannibal, MO,1 Sister, Katherine

Lawson (George) of Florida, 10 Grandchildren, Johnathan Dusenberry, Andrew Borders, Stephanie, Wesley, Brandon and Brandi Epperson, Ashley Epperson, Anthony Adams, Alec Gray and Chandler Epperson. She is also survived by three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister; Shirley Jewel and 1 brother; Charles Salyer.

Bonnie was a homemaker. She liked gardening,sewing and doing puzzle books. She was a Baptist by faith.

Pallbearers will be Johnathan Dusenberry, Andrew Borders, Wesley Epperson, Brandon Epperson, Anthony Adams, and Darren Borders.

Online condolences may be made and video tribute may be viewed at www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com

Perry Christian Church Cheri Provancha played the Processional and “His Name is Wonderful” was sung to begin worship at the Perry Christian Church on November 23. Fran Schnarre was the guest minister. Thanksgiving was celebrated with music and the message. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Tanner Eisele for his fifth birthday today. Arlen and Christia Provancha will have an anniversary on November 28.

“He Has Made Me Glad” was the hymn of praise. The prayer hymn was “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” with the response, “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying.”

Prayers were lifted up for Kelly Huston, Randy Smith, Lois Friday, Mike Moore, Dorothy Woodhurst and several illnesses in the Don Hansen family. Our sympathies are for the Ron McLaughlin and Howard Warren families. Our concerns are also with the people of Ferguson and other troubled situations.

The communion hymn was “Down at the Cross.” The Lord’s Supper was shared with Floyd Seelow and Joyce Coleman giving the elders’ prayers.

Arlen sang “Thank You Lord, For Your Blessings.”

Alisha Eisele’s lesson to the children was on giving thanks and to show

Pastor David Todd

‘thank living.’

Habakkuk 3:17-19 was read by Shirley Levings for the sermon, “Trust and Trouble.”

There are two roads to follow, thanking God or dismissing God. Why give thanks when the world seems turned against us? With faith nothing can come between you and God, giving thanks brings you home and to the heart of God. The invitation hymn was “Are You Washed in the Blood.” After the benediction and singing “God Be With Us,” we were dismissed to the basement for our harvest feast.

A lovely Thanksgiving feast had been prepared.

The after dinner program was presented by Jeff Williamham. Jeff is a student at NW Mo State University and Central Methodist University. He is also an intern minister at Skidmore, Missouri.

He, along with a team of nine, did a missionary trip to Haiti during spring break. Their work was installing 99 water filters, so 493 people would have clean water. Their passion was the people and children they were helping. We were grateful that Jeff shared his experience with us. Jeff is an impressive young man and we send best wishes on all his endeavors.

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Bonnie Jean Crim Holliday Bonnie Jean Crim Holliday, 80, of Frankford, MO, passed away at 7:05 PM Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, November 24, 2014 at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Richard Epperson will officiate. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Mrs. Holliday was born August 27, 1934, in Hannibal, MO to Adolphus Andrew and Gertie Mae Dooley Crim.

She was married to John “Dick” Holliday on March 22, 1952 in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death April 13, 2010.

Survivors include 3 children, Debbie Myers (Robert) of Frankford, MO, Marie Kuntz (Don) of Frankford, MO, and Roger Holliday of Eau Claire, WI, 3 sisters, Helen Creech of Hannibal, MO, Jane Glover of Columbia, MO, and Dorothy Heskett of Bellville, IL, 4 Grandchildren, Tonya Davis, Tracy Lynn, Robert Myers Jr., Dawn Marie Jackson,

7 Great-Grandchildren and several nieces an nephews.

She is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters; Lillian I. Riepe, Marie Jefferson, 1 brother; John Crim and an infant sister and brother.

Mrs. Holliday previously worked for Bob Graham at the New London Grocery Store and later at Herman Schindler’s Dog Kennel. She also previously owned and operated a restaurant in New London with her husband. Bonnie enjoyed swimming, fishing and gardening. She loved spending time around her grandkids. Mrs. Holliday attended the First Assembly of God Church in Hannibal and most recently attended Salt River Christian Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Dotson, Jerry Benn, David Golian, Johnny Perry, Mike Houchins, and Darin Epperson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Holliday’s Nephews.

Online condolences may be made and video tribute may be viewed at www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com.

The Church at Ariel Thanksgiving Now it shall come to Pass if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord, your God, to observe all

Pastor Tim Sanders

his commandments, that the Lord your God will set you high above the nations of the earth.

Pastor Tim Sanders

NL Second Christian Trust and contentment. Quiet trust in God is the basis for our contentment.

November 23 worship service opened with prayer and congregational hymns. Sister Thelma Fugate welcomed everyone and read anouncements. Elder Billie Burton offered our call to worship and our affirmation of faith was recited.

Sister Marilyn Powell led responsive reading Thanksgiving (Old Testament) followed by hymn of celebration, Count Your Blessings.

Elder Ruth Burton offered morning prayer and choral response. Hymn of thanks, Your Grace and Mercy, was followed by scripture, youth sharing and message. Sister Thelma Fugate read Psalm 100, Sister Stella Campbell read Matthew 25:31-

Rev. M. Faye Vaughn

46, Camron read Psalm 116:1-6, Jeniya read Romans 2:25-26, Nayjah read Psalm 19:1-3. The youth message, Thanksgiving Every Day. Elder Holliday asked the youth what their favorite things are about Thanksgiving?

We should give thanks to God everyday, not just on Thanksgiving. The youth recited the password, Thank You, each youth offered a commandment.

The youth sang and recited the Lord’s prayer.

The choir rendered two musical selections, I Give Myself Away and No Greater Love, soloist Javal Burton and Sister Paula Stevenson.

Giving and receiving the Lord’s thithes and offering hymns you can’t beat God’s Giving was followed by Elder Burton offering prayer and the doxology was sung.

Joys and concerns were heard followed by pastoral prayer.

Elder Paula J. Holliday offered the Word, scripture text Psalm 131, the message was followed by hymn of invitation, communion hymn, closing hymn, God Has Smiled On Me, and the benediction.

“Thank You” is to acknowledge that we have been given something we did not earn and do not deserve.

Rev. M. Faye Vaughn

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THANKSGIVING RECIPES ...from our readers to your table!

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

Holiday Fun Sugar Cookies

Lemon Meringue Pie

4 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups cornflakes, crushed 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Baking sugar cookies cut into whimsical figures and decorating them is an annual holiday tradition in many homes. This is a wonderful recipe to start your own holiday baking tradition. Let the younger set get in on the act, and assign them to ‘sprinkles patrol.

1 1/2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups water 3 slightly beaten egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter, cut up 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel 1/3 cup lemon juice 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon lemon juice 6 tablespoons sugar

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake sweet potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Let stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash sweet potatoes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°.

2. Beat mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon potato mixture into a greased 11x 7inch baking dish.

3. Combine cornflakes cereal and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over casserole in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.

4. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture; bake 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Fudge 2 oz. chocolate 3/4 c. milk 1/8 t. salt 2 c. sugar 2 T. butter 2 t. vanilla Blend chocolate and milk put on low heat, stirring add sugar. Bring to boil and stir all the time.

Cook to soft ball stage. Add butter and stir. Place in pan of cold water stir until luke warm. When cool add vanilla and salt. Beat until creamy.

Place in flat pan cut into squares. 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy The Time With Your Family This Thanksgiving!

Mike & Sandy Lanier

Cookie Dough: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 large egg Thin Icing: 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/4 cup 2% milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Food coloring (optional) Assorted cake/cookie sprinkles Pastry brush for spreading icing on cookies Cooking Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; set aside.

2. In large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extracts and beat well. Stir in flour mixture until just mixed. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.

3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease baking sheets.

4. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4-inch think on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2 to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters.

Place cookies about 2-inches apart on baking sheets. Bake on top rack of oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

5. For Thin Icing: Mix together all ingredients until smooth and thin enough to brush onto cookies using a pastry brush. If icing is too thick, add small amounts of milk at a time until consistency works for you. Tint with food coloring, as desired.

6. Brush cookies with Thin Icing and decorate with an assortment of cookie sprinkles. Allow to air-dry completely before storing in airtight container.

Makes 4 dozen or 48 cookies.

Wiley and Susan Hibbard

Western District Commissioner

RALLS COUNTY LIBRARY 102 N PUBLIC ST, CENTER, MO

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Happy Thanksgiving

Farmers Cooperative Services, Inc. offers a wide array of services. Give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you. Please go to our Delivery Info page on the website and fill out the online form to have feed delivered to you.

Stop by or call for more information.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Baked Pastry Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 4 tablespoons cold water Directions Baked Pastry Crust: 1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together all-purpose flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea-size.

Sprinkle cold water 1 tablespoon at a time over flour-shortening mixture until all the dough is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12-inch circle.

Ease pastry into 9-inch pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim and flute edge. Prick bottom and sides well with fork. Line pastry with double thickness of foil. Bake in a 450 degree F. oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 to 6 minutes more or until golden. Cool.

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Happy Holidays!

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1. Prepare Baked Pastry Crust. In a medium saucepan stir together the 1-1/2 cups sugar, the cornstarch, and flour; gradually stir in water.

Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; pour yolk mixture into remaining hot mixture in saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and shredded lemon peel. Slowly stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice. Keep filling warm while preparing the meringue.

2. For meringue, in a large mixing bowl beat egg whites and 1 teaspoon lemon juice with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating on high speed about 4 minutes or until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves.

Pour warm filling into cooled crust. Immediately spread meringue over filling, carefully sealing to edge of crust to prevent shrinkage*. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 15 minutes. Cool on rack for 1 hour. Chill 3 to 6 hours before serving. Makes 8 servings.

Bakers sometimes notice that their meringues “weep” after baking. The key is to spread the meringue over the pie filling while it’s still very warm.

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FOR THE RECORD Ralls County Circuit Court

Week 48 Circuit Court State v Alan Joseph Waidmann, O’Fallon, MO; defective muffler, $200.00 State v Kevin Earl Gollaher, Hannibal; front seat passenger not wearing seat belts, $100.00 State v Benjamin Lee Adams, Quincy, IL; defective muffler, $189.50 State v Abdulhadi Rashed Hamad Bin Shatiah, Kirksville, MO; speeding 80/55, $150.00 State v Sarah Beth Neilson, New London; authorize another to operate motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, $150.00 State v Errick Martin Salsman, Hannibal; authorize another to operate motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, $150.00 State v Austin William Nichelson New London; defective muffler, $250.00 State v Nichole R. Alvey, Bellevue IL; defective muffler, $364.50 State v Steven Wayne Rogers, Hannibal; sell purchase motor vehicle in this state withour transferring certificate of ownership, $79.00 State v Shelby Bernita Preston, Bowling Green; failed to yeild, after stopping, to vehicle that entered the intersection so close as to cause hazard, $99.00 State v Michael William Delany, Center; speeding 88/60, $300.00 State v Eric W. Henderson, Laddonia; fail to keep fish separate and identifiable, $137.00 State v Christopher R. Dell, Booneville, MO; defective muffler, $214.50 State v Gayla Jean Barton, Hannibal; defective muffler, $214.50

State v Carson Anthony Hein, New London; defective muffler, $264.50 State v Travis Scott Power, Hunnewell, fail to display valid plates on motor/trailer, $99.00 State v Brianeishara R. Mason, Des Moines, speeding 78/65, $119.00 State v Maureen Ann Bartell, St. Louis; deffective muffler, $250.00 State v Abigail Anne Moser, Ballwin, MO; defective muffler, $214.50 State v Kyley J. Benson, Hannibal; speeding 40/25, $119.00 State v Christina Annette Standley, Hannibal; careless and imprudent, $193.50 State v Amy Marie Niffen, Center; $79.00 Eric Walter Morkovich, Peoria, IL; no throwable devise, $194.00 State v Abricion Tylik Ivey, Louisiana, MO; front seat passenger not wearing seat belt, $10.00 State v Tiffany L. Kurz, Frankford; defective muffler, $214.50 State v Christopher C. Green, Alorton, IL; speeding 70/65, $144.00 State v Paul Dean Roberts, Keosauqua, IA; defective muffler, $364.50 State v Chad Steven Branstetter, Perry; defective equipment, $391.50 State v Shelby Lynn Graver, Hannibal; failed to register annually; $95.00 State v Jason Scot Coulter, Monroe City; no seat belt, $10.00 State v Charles E. Carner, Depo, IL; speeding 78/65, $119.00 State v Katrina Elleen Heitmeyer, St. Louis; defective equipment, $135.00 State v Darryl Raynor Jackson, Jr.; St. Louis; speeding 80/65, $364.50

New London Police Report On November 17, assisted MSHP on traffic accident on US 61 and Beaver Rd. On November 18, subject was arrested on Ralls County warrant On November 19, domestic assault report taken; assisted RCSD with business alarm; traffic stop-warning for speed.

On November 20, re-

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sponded to domestic disturbance. No arrest made.

On November 22, animal at large reported; traffic stop-warning for speed; traffic stop -driver arrested for driving with revoked; check the well being of subject; officer received information regarding caller receiving threatening phone calls.

Ralls County Commission Report Now on this day the Ralls County Presiding Commissioner, Robert L. See, called the adjourned meeting to order with the following members present: RC Harlow, Eastern District Commissioner, Steven H. Whitaker, Western District Commissioner and Ernest E. Duckworth, the Ralls County Clerk.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission read and approved the minutes of the November 13, 2014 meeting.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commis-

Ralls County Births A daughter, Jacquelynn Leeann Link was born November 18, 2014 at 8:40 p.m. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 19

NEW LISTING:

64794 Tmberlake Place, New London 3 bed, 2.5 bath on 13 acres - $269,900 This beautiful country property has been pampered by the original owners, and it is a must see. Gorgeous 1.5 story Cape Cod home situated on 13.76 acres. Two car detached garage, two stocked lakes, and a stocked pond compliment this property. The setting is absolutely breath-taking as you enter by a private lane beside the first large lake.

A large wraparound porch allows you to see in all directions, whether toward the front or back of the property. The back yard has a patio, landscaped area and woods to the north. The owners have a path which allows you to explore throughout the large acreage. The floor plan is open and includes a breakfast room, wood burning fireplace, office, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a central vac system. This ideal country property is only 10 minutes from Hannibal, and is in the Hannibal school district. All appliances convey, and the owner is offering a home warranty as well.

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inches long. The parents are Christina Dudgeon and Stuart Link of New London.

Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation Meets Challenge and Receives $325,000 Grant from Mabee Foundation The Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $325,000 donation from the Mabee Foundation to support the James E. Cary Cancer Center. The Mabee Foundation offered the Challenge Grant in January of 2014 and the Foundation recently announced the required donations to match the challenge grant had been raised, finalizing the generous donation offered by the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma. This donation is in support of the James E. Cary Cancer Center portion of the current Believe Campaign, that raised funds to purchase a linear accelerator, which is used in the delivery of radiation treat-

FEATURED LISTING RALLS COUNTY LISTINGS 908 S. Main..........................$24,900 408 E 1st S, NL; 2 bed, 1 ba....$56,000 62419 Oak Hill Rd..............$158,500 43175 Cannon Hills............$207,000 53862 River Au Sel...........$215,000 64794 Timberlake Pl; 3 bed, 2.5 ba, 13 ac... $269,900 12093 Windy Pine...................SOLD Becky Motzkus...............573-795-3319 Helen Bunn.....................573-248-9483 43473 Hwy A..........................SOLD Jenny Pabst.....................573-795-6577 12247 Elk Ridge.....................SOLD Dale Delaporte...............573-248-7482 Frank Rozkiewicz...........573-629-8651 Terry Sampson...............573-231-2783 Roy Goodhart.................573-248-4762

sion discussed general road maintenance.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission signed in checks and warrants as listed in the warrant registry.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission signed some papers on the bridges that are being built.

Now on this day the Ralls County Commission adjourned to meet again on November 20, 2014 unless convened by court.

Robert L. See - Presiding Commissioner

HANNIBAL LISTINGS 308 N. 6th; 4 bed, 1 bath..........$29,700 3509 Arapaho; 3 bed, 1bath.....$84,900 1610 Stuart; 3 bed, 2 bath........$87,000 2922 Garfield; 3 bed, 1 bath.....$87,500 2913 Marsh; 3 bed, 2 bath........$89,900 81 Surrey Hills; 3 bed, 2 bath..$110,000 4922 Pulliam; 3 bed, 2 bath... $129,500 6 Fairway; 3 bed, 2 bath......$139,000 543 Clover; 4 bed, 3.5 bath..$168,500 21 Park Terrace; 3 bed, 2.5 bath.....$179,500 12 Oak Ridge Pond; 4 bed, 2 bath.....$265,000 2310 Chestnut...........................SOLD 1007 Georgia............................SOLD 3 Homestead.............................SOLD 244 Hummingbird......................SOLD 4 Briarwood...............................SOLD

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS 137 Jaycee Dr; mtg hall/banq facility...$129,900 653 Clinic Rd. 4500 Sq Ft Office Bldg..$275,000 2103-2105 Broadway, Han; ......$350,000

133 Corporate Sq, Han, 4 buidlings.....$490,000

306 South 6th St. Ten Pin Bowling Alley.......$500,000 LOTS & LAND

1605 D St, Hannibal;...................................$7,950 9th & Lyon, Hannibal..................................$8,500 1701 Owens; 3.8 ac off warren Barrett.....$85,000 Hwy 61, 9 ac. near Gen Mills..................$90,000 8659 Hwy MM; 20 ac, high traffic........$4,499,000

ment. Advances in technology continue to assist in increasing the accuracy and success rates of cancer treatments. The new linear accelerator, which has been purchased and is now fully operational at the Cancer Center, offers increased precision in treatments, decreased treatment times and also allows for new treatments and procedures to be offered at the James E. Cary Cancer Center. Hannibal Regional Hospital is committed to excellence in healthcare and is very excited about the new linear accelerator and the service it is providing our community.

Todd Ahrens, President and CEO of Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, shared the significance of the challenge grant by stating, “We are very appreciative for the support from the Mabee Foundation. They saw the important role our Healthcare System and the James E. Cary Cancer Center plays in offering cancer care to our community. Their support of this project serves as a testament to the importance of purchasing a new linear accelerator and offering new state of the art cancer treatment to our community.” Wendy Harrington, CEO and President of Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation echoes Mr. Ahrens statements, as well as offers appreciation to the community for their support, “A special thanks to the many individuals and businesses who took this challenge and helped us successfully meet the challenge. Their generosity helped us in receiving the Challenge Grant.” For more information contact the Foundation at hrhf.org, 573629-3577, or like them on Facebook.

Cole Chiropractic CENTER,

LLC

Dr. Michael Cole (573) 594-2663

HRH Auxiliary Hosting Holiday Home Tour

This holiday season, four families open their homes and extend a warm invitation to the community to come share their Christmas cheer – all for the benefit of Hannibal Regional Hospital’s Auxiliary. The Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting a holiday house tour on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Inside each of the featured homes, visitors will be treated to the hosts’ holiday decorations as well as the special architectural features which make each location special.

Ahrens Home: 11 Huntingdon, Hannibal Reflect on memories from Christmas past as you approach the main entrance of 11 Huntingdon Road. Encompassed by sleds from the prairie, you will be welcomed into the main foyer and immediately feel embraced with holiday cheer in this beautiful custom built home.

Simple and elegant, the main floor features a 10 foot tree with a collection of Lennox snowflake ornaments and a splendid stone fireplace decorated to celebrate the season. Stop in the gourmet kitchen for a cup of hot cider and a homemade holiday cookie. Take a moment to gaze out the windows and enjoy the rolling hills of rural Hannibal. Four bedrooms will be open for viewing as well as a loft play area above the garage where a tree will be displayed adorned with shades of pink and purple, favorite colors of Miss Ainsley Mae. The lower level of the home will also be available for exploring. Take notice of a third tree featuring favorite ornaments of the Ahrens children. Remembering the reason for the Christmas holiday, a nativity will be on display as well as favorite antique toy train cars from the family’s personal collection.

Westhoff Home: 2 Thornaby Road, Hannibal The Westhoff home is a two-year-old six-bedroom home where you will be intrigued with the bookshelf that swings open to reveal a hidden room. Every room will be decorated.

As you enter, a 9’ tree decorated with red ornaments will command your attention, but you’ll want to spend extra time examining the two smaller trees flanking each side of the stone fireplace. They are decorated with hand-painted and cut goose-egg ornaments, each depicting a different miniature scene. Cheery wreaths adorn kitchen cabinets over granite counter tops, and one cabinet opens to a walk-in pantry. In this household of four boys, you should expect to see more than one sports-themed decorated tree. The family tree in the basement boasts treasures made or collected over the years, and stockings embroidered by grandma hang by the fireplace.

This home with 10’ ceilings and hardwood floors throughout has an open staircase that will be decorated with garland, as will be the fireplace mantles. You won’t want to miss the home

theater on the lower level, where a Christmas movie will be running.

Valuck Home: 211 Butternut, Hannibal The Valuck home is a traditional home in which they have lived for 18 years will be decorated on four levels in celebration of The Music of Christmas, each room inspired by a different song title. There will be at least a dozen decorated trees.

“Joy to the World” is proclaimed as you enter the home and see the nativity scene they’ve built over the years. You’ll be drawn in by the decorated open stairway. You’ll be humming “I’ll be Home for Christmas” in the family room which features a collection of ceramic houses, a large tree and family stockings hung at the hearth. The dining room celebrates “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In the study, there’s a unique desktop tree made of vintage Christmas books. And the bedroom on this level will transport you to Williamsburg for Christmas.

The mid-level open balcony decorations are inspired by music from The Polar Express. A snowman collection displayed on the lower level evokes the “Frozen” theme, and Santa’s Workshop takes over the hobby room. A second level of bedrooms will feature trees decorated with Precious Moments and Peter Rabbit ornaments.

The fourth level, Nana’s attic, will offer you a rare chance to view a collection of vintage American Girl dolls, many of which have been retired. Five fireplace mantles throughout the home also will be decorated.

Smith Home: 4809 County Road 407, Hannibal As you approach the front porch of the Smith home, the charm of a country Christmas greets you in a live decorated tree in a wash tub and the Christmas quilt draped over a wrought iron day bed. Inside, you’ll first glimpse the Willow Tree nativity scene collected over 30 years. A decorated tree awaits you in every room.

A large tree with handmade family ornaments captures your attention in the living room, alongside the stone fireplace. Pencil pine trees accent the breakfast area. A snow-flocked green three stands in the dining room alongside the Christmas village. There’s even a beach-themed tree in the master bath. And three small trees (one decorated for each grandchild) in the kids’ play room.

The main floor of this home, built in 2011, will be on tour. It features hardwood floors throughout and custom hickory cabinets in the kitchen.

Tickets for the tour are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the event. Tickets can be purchased at Judy’s Boutique located inside Hannibal Regional Hospital or at the Mark Twain Book and Gift Shop. For more information, please contact Alicia Rollins, Director -- Volunteer Services at 573-248-5272.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! Capital Energy Company, a local Paris business, is looking for an aggressive employee to add to our fast growing business.

Job description: Sales and service of propane to a 4 county area around Paris servicing existing accounts.

Experience in delivery, with a Class A CDL w/hazmat endorsement helpful but not necessary. If you like working in the outdoors, here is the job for you.

Competitive salary, holiday pay, vacation, 401K. e-mails only to: lhaslag925@aol.com

LEGAL NOTICES

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Ralls County R-II School District Board of Education Candidate Filing Qualified applicants for the Ralls County R-II Board of Education may file for office during business hours in the Superintendent’s Office, 21622 Highway 19, Center, Missouri, commencing at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, and continuing until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Filing will only be held on days when school is in session. If school is cancelled on January 20th, filing will be held until 5:00 p.m. Positions to be filled are those currently held by Jason Liter and Lowell Jackson. The candidate shall declare his/her intent to become a candidate in writing on forms supplied by and to the Secretary of the Board of Education. The names of qualified candidates shall be placed on the ballot in order of filing. Candidates may withdraw their names by stating their intentions in writing and presenting the statement to the Secretary of the Board of Education no later than 5:00 p.m. on the eleventh Tuesday prior to the election. The notice of election and certification of candidates must be submitted to the County Clerk by the tenth Tuesday prior to the election.

Candidates must comply with laws concerning eligibility and campaign financing and campaign disclosures.

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CITY OF PERRY MISSOURI GAS DEPARTMENT NOTICE If at any time or any place you detect a Natural Gas Odor CALL: PERRY CITY HALL @ 573-565-3131 8 a.m. to 12 Noon & 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F OR AFTER HOURS Dial 911 Or 636-345-1686, Or 565-3522, Or 573-819-0384, Or 565-2749 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! 24 Hour One Call – Dial 811 or 800-344-7483 All New Construction Required a Building Permit

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS Ralls County R-II School District is seeking sealed bids for a new 3/4-ton or 1-ton fleet truck. If interested in submit-

ting a bid, contact Marty Hull at 573-267-3341 or mhull@ rallsr2.k12.mo.us. Bid proposal forms must be received by 1:00 P.M. on December 4, 2014.

Area Business Guide AUTOMOTIVE AL’S TIRE STORE (573) 221-3777

Brakes and Alignments, Oil Changes, CV Joints, Rack and Pinion, Struts and Shocks, Tires, Inspections, Interstate Batteries

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE l0TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: l Case Number: J 4RL-PR00048 DAVID C MOBLEY In the Estate of GENE E CARSON, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted Supervised Administration To All Persons Interested in the Estate of GENE E CARSON, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 14, 2014, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of GENE E CARSON, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Ralls County, Missouri. The name(s), business address( es), and phone number(s) of the personal representative(s) is(are): TERESA CARSON WILLIAMS, 171 SE 125 ROAD, WARRENSBURG, MO 64093 The personal representative’s(s’) attorney’s(s’) name(s), business address(es) and phone number(s) is(are): JOHN M HARK, CURL, HARK & HOLLIDAY LAW FIRM, 999 BROADWAY PO BOX 1013, HANNIBAL, MO 63401

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033 , RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 53 7 .021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 23-AUG-2014 Date of first publication: 27-NOV-2014 GINA JAMESON, CIRCUIT CLERK

By Terry Ross, Deputy Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the esltte. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of

TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUVENILE OFFICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Public Bids are being sought by the Tenth Judicial Circuit Juvenile Office, who will receive sealed bids for the following described work at the Tenth Judicial Circuit Juvenile Office, 304 Willow Street, Hannibal, MO: Design and construction of a ramp on the exterior of the building to comply with ADA accessibility standards; Repair or replacement of windows to improve energy efficiency.

SEALED BIDS FOR THE WORK MUST BE RECEIVED FROM INTERESTED CONTRACTORS NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014 AT THE OFFICE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUVENILE OFFICE AT WHICH TIME THE BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD. A 5% Bid Deposit will be required to accompany bids received serving as a proposal guarantee.

Each contractor is required to pay not less than the general prevailing hourly wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed, and not less than general prevailing rate of hourly wages for legal holidays and overtime work, as determined by the State of Missouri and Missouri

Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor DavisBacon Wage Determinations.

The successful bidder, to whom a contract is awarded, will be required to provide the Juvenile Office with a Performance and Labor/Material Bond in an amount equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of the contract amount.

An award, if made, will be done so within sixty (60) days following the receipt of bids. The Juvenile Office reserves the right to waive informalities in a bid or failure to comply with all of the requirements of these instructions, and to award the work to other than the lowest bidder, and to reject any or all bids submitted.

Bidders are subject to the “Terms and Conditions—Invitation for Bid” document and may obtain a copy of such document from the Tenth Circuit Juvenile Office, 573-221-1182.

Deposits will be refunded in full to contractors who submit a bona fide bid.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the project site, 304 Willow Street, Hannibal, MO 63401 on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.. General discussion will occur prior to breakout and tour of the site.

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-Holiday trash service will run on the normal days.

-Annual animal tags are due by December 31, 2014.

The cost is $5 each and a copy of your animals current vaccinations papers are required.

-If you did not receive a personal tax bill, annual City stickers are still required for each vehicle and are due

by December 31, 2014. The cost per vehicle is $3.50.

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We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Hannibal Rural Fire Protection District will be accepting bids for the purchase of new structural fire fighting turn out gear. To request bid specifications write Hannibal Rural Fire Protection District, PO BOX 1501, Hannibal MO 63401.

Sealed bids will be open at the January 14, 2015 fire board meeting.

2001 Ford Crown Victoria, white @ 170,000 miles; no known problems 2002 Chevrolet Impala, white @ 185,000 miles; leaking coolant system and needs replacement tire The Juvenile Office will be accepting sealed bids on these vehicles until Monday, December 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Please mail or bring sealed bids to the Tenth Circuit Juvenile Office, 304 Willow Street, Hannibal, MO 63401.

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3rd & 5th Wednesdays: Service along Hwys 24, 61 and I70 from Palmyra to Hannibal to New London to Bowling Green to Troy to St. Louis. The bus will deviate five miles off of Hwys 24, 61 and I70 to pick riders up. If you live beyond the five miles you will meet the bus at a pick up point.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014 The Ralls County Herald-Enterprise

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LOCAL SPORTS

JH Boys Defeat Community, Lose to Monroe City

The Mark Twain Junior High boys traveled to Community R-VI on November 3 to face the young Trojans. Mark Twain defeated Community 43-21.

The young Tigers held a 14-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and were ahead 24-13 at the half.

Mark Twain continued to dominate outscoring Community 8-6 in the third quarter and 11-2 in the fourth quarter.

Jace Barton led the scoring with 14 points and was 2 for 4 from the line.

Preston Eckler added

10 points and was 2 for 2 from the line.

Evan Johnson put up 9 points and was 1 for 1 from the line.

Zane Epperson added 4 points.

Ryan Spoonhower put up 2 points.

Avery Epperson added 2 points.

Zhane Lee added 2 LEFT - Zhane Lee faces Monroe’s C.E. Talton in the November 12 game. ABOVE - Preston Eckler drives the ball down the court during the November 12 game against the Monroe City Panthers. points.

On November 12 the young Tigers fell 19-49 in stepped up in the second while Monroe City bull- tinued their onslaught to from the line. a home game against the quarter with each team dozed through to put up add 18 points.

Evan Johnson was 1 Monroe City Panthers. adding 10 points to end 14 points. Things continJace Barton led with for 2 from the line for 1 The first quarter start- the half 13-17. ued to be lopsided for the 15 points and was 3 for 8 point. ed off slowly with the TiMark Twain was only Tigers in the fourth quar- from the line. gers trailing 4-7 at the end able to put a lone basket ter and they added only 4 Preston Eckler added of the first quarter. Action up in the third quarter points. Monroe City con- 3 points and was 1 for 2

Lady Tigers Compete in Marion County Tournament

LEFT - Hannah Smith #00 and Alexis Ruba get into position as Paige Eddington and Kenzie Ogle #12 surround Monroe City’s players in an attempt to get the ball in the November 12 game. ABOVE - Paige Eddington collides with a Lady Panther but keeps possession of the ball in the November 12 game.

Last week, the Jr. High girls B team participated in the Marion County Tournament. In round one, they played North Shelby and lost 0-25. In round 2, they played against Marion County and lost 0-45. For the final game of the tournament,

the Lady Tigers played Highland and lost 10-37, but it was a valiant effort.

“The Lady Tigers went from scoreless in the first two games of the tournament, to scoring ten points in the third game.

This shows improvement and confidence in their

basketball playing skills,” said Coach Erin Mack. “I am proud of their continual efforts in each game.

They never give up and fight through the last seconds of the clock.”

Morgan Willing netted the first 2 points of the B team’s season and would go on to be high scorer of the game with a total of 4 points. Ashlyn Eisele, Aimee Ferry, and Haley Branham each added two points to the board rounding out the team’s 10 points.

The Jr. High girls A team put up a strong fight against Holy Rosary on

Tuesday November 11.

With only five players (no subs), they fought hard only to fall in the end to the Trojans. The Lady Tigers started in the first quarter and never let up.

By the half, these five girls were leading 15-13.

“They really showed just how fierce a team of five they are, but just ran out of “steam” by the fourth quarter. I have to commend their efforts,” said Mack. “They showed determination and weren’t going to give up easily.”

Paige Eddington netted 12 of the team’s 22 points including two 3-pointers.

Not far behind was Kenzie Ogle with 8 points, she was 1-2 from the free throw line. Alexis Ruba added 2 free throws to the Lady Tigers’ total. According to Coach Mack, Hannah Smith and Morgan Willing are stepping up and becoming stronger and more aggressive on the court, which in turn will be vital to the success of the Lady Tigers team. The final score of the game was 22-36.

The Jr. High girls basketball team had their first home opener against Monroe City last Wednesday, November 12. It was

a tough game. Monroe City came out with an intense defense that the young girls struggled to break. Monroe City had one key player and the young ladies fought for 4 quarters to keep her at bay, but by the end of the third quarter the Mark Twain had fallen 9-36.

Kenzie Ogle scored 7 points (5 for 10 from the free throw line) for the Lady Tigers, while Paige Eddington added 4 points (2 for 2 from the free throw line). The final score was 11-43.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS MT Enrichment Students Conduct Research at Mizzou On Friday, November 21, twelve students in the Enrichment Class at Mark Twain High School, traveled to the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. The students spent the morning and part of the afternoon in Ellis Library researching their topics for the Missouri History Fair.

Working from one of the electronic classrooms, the students were able to access computers and begin their research. The library uses the Library of Congress classification and Rachel Brekhus, History Librarian at Ellis, led them through the process of finding books in the stacks. Some of the students used the microfiche files in the adjoining Missouri Historical Society and all of them accessed periodical research bases.

After determining what information was relevant in the chosen books, students were able to scan and save the necessary information to their jump drives. Students will continue to research and work on their projects in class. They will compete in the regional competition with other schools when they take their projects to Kirksville on February 28.

The students ate lunch in the MU Student Center and after the afternoon library session, their teacher, Adria Palmer, led them on a short tour of the campus. Mrs. Palmer pointed out Jesse Hall

Students in the Mark Twain Enrichment class and their teacher are pictured in front of one of the iconic columns at the University of Missouri in Columbia on Friday, November 21. Front row from left are Elizabeth Trower, Cayden Hill, Mrs. Adria Palmer, Alexis Hummel, Lynsie Boling, Madisen Jensen and Jessica Stinson.

Back row standing are Noah Baker, Tyler Hansen, Emma Clarkson, Anna Gill, Jase Holtschnieder and Landon Leake.

and the columns, as well as various buildings on the red campus. The students were able to walk through the MU Student Rec Center, named the best college recreational

center in the country by Sports Illustrated. The students saw the Olympic-sized pool, state of the art weight rooms, racquet ball courts, basketball courts and outside track

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The day was a positive learning experience and the students returned with much information and an engaged curiosity about the university.

Ralls R-II Board Members View Plans for New Elementary School

Jacques Reynolds with Architechnics, Inc. presented copies of the revised plans for the new elementary school at the Thursday, November 13, Ralls R-II school board meeting.

In a lengthy discussion Reynolds walked members through changes made on the gym, which will be bigger with a 94-foot fullsize court and five feet on each side for bleachers. The new plans also include the addition of Speech and Title 1 rooms. The geothermal HVAC systems were discussed in detail. Further discussion centered on the stage, fire-rated doors for the restrooms and hallways, exterior finishing masonry, the parking lot and bus loop.

The monthly MSBA report was viewed which included a winning public service announcement created to show the importance of “making every second count” in every day at school.

MSBA delegate, Danny Clark gave an update on HB1490. A new Commissioner of Education will be appointed by December 31.

Filing for board

member candidates will be from December 16, 2014 through January 20, 2015. The terms of Lori Robinson and Jason Liter will be up.

The filing dates were approved 6-0. Board member Lowell Jackson was absent.

The board members also voted unanimously to approve revisions to Policies BBB and IND and to amend the 20142015 Budget for Special Education Expenditures.

Program evaluations for Transportation, Health Services and Special Education were provided for the board’s review.

Information was provided for a possible purchase of a truck and plow for snow removal.

The board moved into closed session at 9:10 p.m. During that session the board unanimously approved Erin Mack as the head high school track coach and Craig Phillips as the assistant high school track coach.

The board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 11, in the high school library.

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