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POSTAL RESIDENT
ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID QUINCY, IL PERMIT #108
Wednesday,December 11, 2013 2013 Wednesday, June 19, USPS-299800 Vol.137, No. 50 La Plata, MO, 63549 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections
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La Plata Finally Gets Welcome Sign!
Gwen Pertl
St. Charles, MO
Did You Remember Pearl Harbor Day? Thursday, December 5th, a dedication ceremony christening the new Welcome to La Plata was held. Pat Belt of FLPP spearheaded the project of getting the sign which was purchased by the City of La Plata. A shout-out goes to former La Plata City Administrator Dickie Brown for his initial leg work with the State to place the sign. Pictured are: Charlie Thompson, City Workers Kiley Harpster and Greg Tuggle, FLPP members Pat Belt, Cindy Moore and Arlene Bunch.
Robert Maddox, Callao American Legion, Argonne Memorial Post 360 Commander, participated in the Bucklin American Legion Post 57 observance of Pearl Harbor Day with military exhibits by Post members. The entire student bodies of the Bucklin and New Cambria Schools toured the exhibits.
Pearl Harbor Day was observed at the Bucklin Legion Hall with members of the American Legion Green Hills Post 57 and Squadron 57 Sons of the American Legion exhibiting military mementos, clothing, and equipment. The entire student bodies from Bucklin and New Cambria Schools toured the exhibits. Post 57 member and World War Two Navy veteran Frank Williams stated, “I saw a lot of terrible things done by the enemy and it is hard to forget their cruelty.” PHOTO: Post 57 member Wayne Kitchen and Sons of American Legion member Philip Casady show students their military exhibits.
Escort to History - Part Two
By Rita Cox, Editor, Press-News Journal Richard Pace saw Mrs. Kennedy when she came to Ft. Myers to see a horse that was given to her by the king of Suadi Arabia. The horse had to be quarantined for 30 days. Mrs. Kennedy was surrounded by Secret Service Agents and was known for her fondness of horses. Ft. Myers also was home for awhile to Caroline Kennedy’s famous pony, Macaroni, a Shetland pony, that Pace said was like most Shetlands, bull headed with a little horse attitude. Pace was on duty on November 22, 1963 and was riding and training horses near the North Post when they were told to report back to their section and told the President had been shot and then soon learned that he had died. They were restricted close to quarters, making sure everything was ready to go if needed. For a while, they didn’t know if they would have to go to Dallas or Boston to receive the Pres-dent. Pace said
after the Kennedy funeral, the military was concerned that they might have to perform at a state funeral ceremony for Eisenhower so they would load the horses in a plane, with soldiers and veterinarians on board, to get the horses used to flying in case they would have to travel to Kansas or elsewhere for a state funeral for the former President. They didn’t want airsick horses. Funeral plans were made for the President and the grey horses were requested. Pace’s normal position was lead rider. Chief Warrant Officer John McKinney, was the leader of the Caisson Platoon. The three riders on the caisson for the Kennedy funeral were:Richard Pace on the lead horse, James Stinton was on the swing (middle) horse and the wheel horse rider was Charles Wade.. Chief section officer was Thomas Settleberg who rode Big Boy alone next to the caisson. After the Kennedy funeral, Pace said Big Boy
had to be put out to pasture because the long ride during the procession on the paved road caused damage to his legs and hoofs. The caparisoned horse used during the funeral was Black Jack, the riderless horse that became famous during the funeral. The caparisoned horse in a military funeral procession is an ancient tradition, symbolizing a fallen leader who will ride no more. A caparison is “an ornamental covering for a horse or for its saddle or harness.” A caparisoned horse with walker will follow a caisson in a funeral at ANC if the deceased was an Army or Marine Corps colonel or above, or had ever served in a mounted outfit. The horse’s tack consists of bridle, saddle and blanket, boots and saber. The boots are turned backward in the stirrups to symbolize the fallen leader looking back over his past life. Continued on Page 4A
Jordan Simons Signs With Avila University
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR BREAKING NEWS! Jordan Simons of Macon R-1 has signed with Avila University. Jordan plans to major in elementary education. She the granddaughter of David and Judy Headley, Shirley and Raymond Ruch, and Jess Simons and Vaudie Sattman Pictured are, front row: Andrea Simons, Jordan Simons and Jeff Simons. Second row: Coach Jeff McKee (Team Power), Steve Zahn (Team Power), Rob Wade (Avila University), Steve Schifflet (Team Power and Thomas Brundage (Personal Trainer).
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