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Do Geese Really Fly South for the Winter?

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Nate Walker

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When I was a kid, I used to hear that geese flew south for the winter. Why? The cheeky answer is, “It’s Too Far To Walk“! But now I have noticed, that they do not do this as much anymore. I really wanted to know and versus asking my brother and getting a “bunch” (pardon the pun) of hoo-hockey, it boils down to this...

There are three major reasons: • Humans have heavily modified the environment where they live and it is more possible for them to find food in winter in these modified habitats (grain fields and such offer spilled grain after harvest) • Studies have shown that birds don’t just automatically migrate. Apparently the urge to migrate is not an innate behavior. It is a learned one. And some people wanted to have geese so they obtained geese and clipped their wings making it impossible for the birds to migrate.

When they bred the young tended not to migrate either because they normally would stay with the parents and migrate with them. Over a few generations the tendency to migrate was apparently lost.

• We are simply having milder winters and they can find enough food and open water all winter.

If this is incorrect and you know the “real” reason(s) please let me know. Thanks. Randy

Christmas Festivities in Macon County Dec. 4-10

5-Dec Holiday Cabaret at Maples Repretory Theatre 7:30pm 6-Dec Operation Christmas Cookie to Beneifit Overseas ServicemenMacon Health Care Center 8:30am 6-Dec Macon Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade at 5:30pm 6-Dec Macon Area Chamber of Commerce Lighting of Jackson Street Park with visit from Santa 7-Dec Christmas in Bevier (Downtown) 7-Dec Macon Women of Today Craft Show – Macon R-1 High School Gymnasium

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Expired Gift Card?

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel Has $7.3 Million In Expired Gift Cards, Certificates He’s Trying To Return

The La Plata FCCLA will be hosting a 5K Run in honor of Breast Cancer awareness. Three of La Plata’s FCCLA members will be using this event for their FCCLA Star Events project.

The proceeds will be going to Crissy Bane, a La Plata citizen who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The event will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the old ADM building.

Location: 129 E. Moore Street in La Plata. Fees: Registration: $20, 11 and under free.

T-shirts: Shirt will be for sale on race day for $18.

The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Retailers are slashing prices, Black Friday shoppers are setting their alarms and family members are finishing their wish lists. For many, gift cards make an ideal gift for their loved ones. State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) is reminding Missourians to hold on to their gift cards, even the expired ones. After five years of inactivity, the remaining value of a gift card or certificate should be turned over as Unclaimed Property. This means gift cards never really expire in Missouri.

“Gift cards offer convenience and choice that many holiday shoppers find appealing,” Treasurer Zweifel said.

“Unfortunately sometimes they don’t get used by the expiration date. Make sure you check my Unclaimed Property

list when that happens. I hold nearly $7.3 million in Unclaimed Property from unused gift cards and certificates.

This year my Unclaimed Property staff has returned more than $75,000 from expired gift cards or certificates. I encourage everyone to check my website for Unclaimed Property, the average account returned is $300 – money that would be helpful in holiday shopping.”

If a gift card owner believes an expired gift card may have become Unclaimed Property, they should first check with the business that the unused gift card was originally from to see if it is redeemable.

If the business will not redeem the card or certificate, owners should then check www.ShowMeMoney.com to see if their name is listed. If the owner’s name is not listed on the website and he or she

has a gift card or certificate with value a business will not redeem, the card owner should email Treasurer Zweifel’s office at unclaimedproperty@treasurer. mo.gov. Not all credit from gift cards and certificates is turned over with account owner contact information, so having the physical card or certificate may help an individual claim their property.

Since January 2009, Treasurer Zweifel has returned $176 million in Unclaimed Property to more than 590,000 account owners. There is currently more than $810 million in Unclaimed Property remaining to be returned to more than 4.7 million account owners, including 61 accounts with more than $100,000.

Missourians may check for Unclaimed Property 24 hours a day at www.

ShowMeMoney.com.

LATCHFORD FARM LIGHTS UP AGAIN! November 28th, 2013 marked the launch of the annual Christmas lights display at Latchford Farm in Callao, Missouri.

Latchford Christmas Lights is approximately a 5 acre Christmas Light Wonderland!!

The Latchford’s invite all - young & old - to come celebrate this glorious season! They are open daily from 5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bruce and Vicki Lathford, owners, said, “Last night was a huge success!!! A lot of hard work goes into putting this on every year, but....the smiling faces, the laughter of young and old alike, the tears and the joy it brings to our visitors makes it more than worth it!!! We look forward to seeing you all this year and many more to come!!!”

If you would like to see the lights, just head to Callao on US36 and take the Callao exit. Y ou can’t miss them!

Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top male and female in the following age divisions: 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 4049, 50-59, 60 and over.

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ATLANTA NEWS Thanksgiving weekend guests of Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson were Kyle and Cindy Palmer and Travis of Warrensburg, Matt and Tabitha Jones and Adalynn of Clinton, David and Leannette Beeson and Cooper of Salem, and Brooke Beeson of O’Fallon.

Dolores Harpster and Stacy Stuart had lunch in

Marsha Hammons Macon Saturday. Afterwards they attended the Maples Repertory Theater presentation of “ Church Basement Ladies Christmas.”

Justin Hammons of Osage Beach spent Thanksgiving with Marsha Hammons. They visited Basil Hammons at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon.

Fouch’s Christmas Tree Farm A Family Tradition Opens Thanksgiving Day Weekdays 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm until Christmas Other times by appt: call (660) 332-7225

~Choose & Cut Christmas Trees~ ~Wreaths~ ~Hand-Carved Santas~ South on Hwy. 63 to Millard, East on KK - 1/2 mile, then North on Hedgepath Lane - 1 mile OR East on Hwy. 6 - 2 miles, then South on Hedgepath Lane - 3 miles.

Macon Police Department News Release On 11/16/13 at approximately 1:30 pm, owners of a downtown business reported to the Macon Police Department they believed a counterfeit bill had been passed in their store. Macon Police Officers responded to the call.

It was reported the business had made their deposit for the previous day’s business and was notified by their banking institute of the counterfeit bill. The Macon Police Department continues to investigate the incident at this time.

On 11/16/13 Macon Police Officers served an active arrest warrant upon a male suspect in the 1400 block of Primrose Lane.

The suspect, a 23-year old white male of Macon, was taken into custody and transported to the Macon County Jail to be held in lieu of bond on a City of Macon warrant.

On 11/17/13 at approximately 12:54 am, a Macon Police Officer made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Coates and Cottenwood Streets. As a result of the contact, police detained several juveniles for curfew violations. All were transported to the Macon Police Department

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Robert & Lori Smith hosted a birthday party for Dalton Smith Nov. 22 at LaPachanga in La Plata. Guests were Jerry Thomas, Morgan Tipton, Tracey & Kevin East, Tabithia Sawyer & Cy, Ron & Linda Moore, Megan Green, Jill Beautte, McKenzie & Tucker, Lauren East of Kirksville & Jeff & Cindy Thomas of Purdin.

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intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and keeping/maintaining a public nuisance. Powe was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later placed on 24hour hold pending formal charges at the Macon County Jail. Charges were filed against Powe with bond being set at $20,000 cash only. Police also arrested David J Horehlad, a 23-year old white male of Macon, for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property and keeping/maintaining a public nuisance. Horehlad was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later placed on 24hour hold pending formal charges at the Macon County Jail. Charges were later filed against Horehlad with bond being set at $9,000 cash only bond.

According to Assistant Chief Captain Jeff Brown, police officer acted on a tip from a concerned citizen who reported suspicious activities at the residence. The officers investigated further, thus gaining enough information to obtain a search warrant which turned up illicit drugs ending in the arrest of the three suspects.

A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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Janet Tuggle, Denise Kisner, Jill Beautte & McKenzie & Tucker visited Nov. 15 in Macon with Carol Ann Green and Ruth Ann Lingerfelt.

Richard & Stefanie Brown, Hannah & Rebecca & Steven were Fri. & Sat. overnight guests of WR & Barbara Buck & Eva. Ronnie Brown of Linwood, KS was overnight guest of Cora & Larry Voyles, Lynn Voyles of Columbia was also weekend guests, all bring

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and later released to parents after notifying the Macon County Juvenile Office. Police issued summons to the 16-year old male driver of the vehicle for exceeding the posted speed limit. The juvenile was released pending a municipal court date.

On 11/18/13 at approximately 3:30 pm, the Macon Police Department executed a search warrant in 900 block of Sunset Drive as a result of an investigation of drug activity at the residence.

During the search warrant, police seized a large amount of marijuana from inside the residence along with drug paraphernalia including items indicating distribution. As a result, police applied for and obtained arrest warrants on two suspects and summonsed a third suspect. A 20-year old black male of Macon was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released on summons with a Division II court date. Police arrested Errol T Powe Jr, a 23-year old black male of Macon, for possession of a controlled substance with

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Cory & Lacy Craig, Evelyn Falls, Jennifer Hall, Rilletta Brokaw & Wanda Dodd served dinner Saturday at Baptist Life Center for Willie Tuggle Family. Thanks to them and June Magers and Sandy Gramling for setting up and all who sent food.

Gwen Gash of Dallas, TX arrived November 19th to spend a few days with parents Shirley & Merl Matticks.

Christi Bohnet of Ankeny, IA was an overnight guest of Lenora Grear Friday day Nov. 22nd.

Adrienne Hamlin of Collumbia College is spending Thanksgiving week with Bobbi Hamlin in Kirksville. Tuesday evening they Verna Buck, WP & Barbara Buck, Eva, Janet Tuggle and Barb Yorkum for supper in La Plata.

Mike Weiman of Navoo, IL visited Saturday afternoon with Verna Buck, Bobbi Hamlin & Mike Buck.

Carol Ann Kampman of Bethany spent Friday night and Sat with her brother Bob Slaughter and attended services for Willie Tuggle.

Sandra Grambling was among recent visitors of Stella Tuggle.

Ronnie Brown, Richard & Stephanie Brown & children, WR & Barbara Buck & Eva, Mike Buck & Verna Buck at LaPachanga in La Plata.

Eagle Day For Transfer Students A special event for current or former

college students interested in transferring to Central Methodist University will take place on Friday, Dec. 6 at the main campus in Fayette.

The “Transfer Eagle Day” program reflects CMU’s new focus on providing opportunities for two specific types of students to enroll at CMU-Fayette. One group is either completing or has completed an associate’s degree program at a community college; the others are attending or have attended another four-year institution and are ready to try something new.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Office of Admission in Holt Hall at CMU, 411 Central Methodist Square in Fayette.

CMU staff will be on hand to discuss their programs and answer questions.

Transfer students interested in starting class at CMU in January will be able to work on a class schedule; those students need to complete the formal admission process either before or on that day.

A free lunch for participants, and their family members, will be included.

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tom without discovering the cause of the symptom.

It is through the symptoms that we figure out what disease is present.

“So if you just remove the symptoms before you have discovered the cause of the symptoms you are actually doing your patient real harm because you are giving him this temporary ease which makes him think that all is well. But all is not well, it is only a temporary relief, and the disease is there, is still continuing.”

This should be connected to our present day.

Our psychoanalytical and pharmaceutical culture is explaining and drugging away our symptoms without ever addressing our true problem. We are lulled into a state of relaxed comfort having had our symptoms eased.

THE SHEPHERD CALLS Take a Walk Journalist Paul Salopek is making a trek that covers the route humans followed to settle earth thousands of years ago. Beginning in Ethiopia, the assumed beginning point of human civilization, he will travel through all the continents and conclude the journey in South America’s Tierra del Fuego, Chile. His journey totals 21,000 miles, and he is traveling on foot.

He is walking! His reasoning is “the earliest humans walked this route to populate earth” and walking in their steps will give him an understanding of our beginnings. He estimates his pilgrimage will take seven years to complete.

Along the way, people want to know where he is going. When he tells them, they ask, “Are you crazy? Are you sick?”

Perhaps he is crazy or sick; however, as one who likes

However, biblically our true problem is not that we are poor, or that we are uneducated or that our father abused us, or that our mother did not nurture us, or that there is some conspiracy against us. According to the Bible, our ultimate problem is that we are born sinful and that our sin separates us from the Creator-God of the universe. Our need is not for money, education, or love. We need a Savior.

We need someone to stand between us and God and take the judgment that was meant for us. Jesus Christ is that savior who takes our sin and gives us his righteousness.

We need those who would care for us to declare our true disease as well as the true remedy and not just treat our symptoms.

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to walk, I am intrigued.

Besides being the best exercise possible, walking allows you to experience life more completely. If your interest is in speed or distance, you will want to go by some conveyance. If your interest is in people and understanding, you may need to go by foot.

Mr. Salopek says, “Walking is falling forward.

Each step becomes an act of faith.” Those words certainly agree with the biblical view of walking. The apostle Paul said Christians walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Cor. 5:7) The Bible, a book of faith, often uses walking as an expression of life. The Psalmist said, “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly.”

(Psalm 1:1) The prophet Micah advises us to “walk humbly with God”. (Micah 6:8) In our busy culture, much

Velma M. Snow

January 5, 1918 to November 29, 2013

Pastor Sam Owens Evangelism, Missions, & Discipleship Pastor Macon First Baptist Church Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones gives the following illustration in his book “Preaching and Preachers”.

“Take a man who is dying on a bed and writhing in agony with abdominal pain. Now a doctor may come along who happens to be a very nice and a very sympathetic man. He does not like to see people suffering; he does not like to see people in pain; so he feels that the one thing to do is to relieve this man of his pain. He is able to do so. He can give him an injection of morphine or various other drugs which would give the man almost immediate relief.” The question is, “has the doctor done right?”

Jones argues that what the doctor has done verges on the criminal. He argues this way because the doctor has removed a symp-

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of our hurried travel leaves little time to talk with fellow trekkers or observe our precious planet. We are much like the world traveler who drove by the Taj Mahal, waved, and then told his friends he had visited it.

With the exception of His Palm Sunday entrance into Jerusalem and a few boat trips, Jesus apparently walked wherever He went. His unhurried stepby-step, person-by-person travel enabled him to hear blind Bartimaeus calling over the noisy crowd, see short, seeking Zacchaeus up a tree, and even feel the touch of a bleeding woman.

So what is my point?

Maybe journalist Salopek has the right idea. If we really want to see the world and understand its inhabitants, perhaps we should just take a walk through it.

Velma M. Snow, 95, of Macon, MO, formerly of La Plata and Bevier, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013, at the Macon Health Care Center in Macon.

Velma was born on January 5, 1918, in Scotland County, MO, the daughter of Ray and Myrtle (Ralph) Richardson. She married Eddie Earl Benstine in 1935. She later married Raymond W. Snow on April 6, 1946.

Velma is survived by her four children, Earl Ray and wife Ila Dean of Dawson, GA, Mary Lou Snow and Melinda Snow of Macon, Marjorie Edwards and husband Granville of Bevier, six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one sister, Dora Cats, one brother-in-law, Paul Mitchel and wife Betty of Rayville, two sisters-in-law, Leota Krawl of Macon, and Dolly Snow of La Plata, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond on August 16, 2002, three brothers, Cletus, Ralph, and Billy, two sisters, Lavon Flynn and Helen Mitchel, and one son-in-law, Robert L. Snow.

She was a Christian who loved the Lord and knew He had answered her prayers many times. She enjoyed working with her flowers and vegetables to be put up for winter. Velma also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, fishing, camping, and helping anyone needing help.

Over her lifetime, she had many jobs including working in a glove factory, helping on the farm, working at a chicken processing plant, cleaning homes, and working at Banquet Foods in Macon. Velma was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who will truly be missed, and will always be in our hearts.

Funeral services were at 1:00 pm, Monday, December 2, 2013, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon. Entombment was in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation was from 4-7 pm, Sunday evening, at the funeral home.

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One of the favorite traditions at Heartland is Noodle-Making before Thanksgiving. A team of noodle-makers spends one evening mixing, rolling, and cutting enough noodles to feed sixhundred people at our Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. Pastor Charlie leads the crew each year in the massive undertaking. This year, the team

assembled on Friday night before Thanksgiving in the dormitory kitchen.

Several families take part in the event each year. The youngest children are allowed to crank the machines that hand-cut the noodles into long strips.

But the job of rolling out the dough to just the right depth is reserved for a select group of strong fathers. The team made re-

cord time this year and finished in just under two hours.

Many folks here at Heartland have come from difficult situations in the past.

Rediscovering family traditions is one of the blessings of getting a fresh start in life. Noodle-making may not be listed in the Bible, but it sure feels like part of the abundant life Jesus offers!

The La Plata Lions Club met for its November meeting on November 12 at the La Plata Baptist Life Center. Vice President, Duane Turner opened the meeting. Richard Burns gave the invocation.

Gary Smith led with the pledges. There were no anniversaries. Peggy Turned was the only birthday celebration. The

group was privileged to hear that Macon County Sherriff, Kevin Shoemaker, speak to the group. He told about the jail, which was built in 1909 and still used. It has some difficult condition to tolerate for the sheriff and deputies who are trying to protect the safety of Macon County. There is one jailor for 28 inmates

and a new jail is needed.

Present were Clyde Burch, Richard and Sharron Burns, Gary and Donna Clarkson, Marvin and Betty Seidt, Gary and Shirley Smith, Duane and Peggy Turner, Robert and Charleotte wheeler and Todd and Karen McClaskey.

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the La Plata Community Fire Protection District will hold its regular meeting Dec. 9, 2013 at 8 pm at the Depot Inn. Agenda will include payment of bills, report of training, Fire Chief Report and other items. All patron are invited.

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The Hornets opened at home on Monday vs. the Northwestern Eagles of Mendon. Atlanta was not able to fend of a strong inside attack by the Eagles and lost the non-conference game 42 to 54 to start the season. Collan Thrasher and Lance Weber put in 15 each for the Hornets.

The Hornets then travelled to Canton Mo the following night to face a very strong Canton Tiger team. The Tigers got off to a fast start and pulled away from the Hornets for a 92 to 26 victory.

The Hornets open play in the Novinger Tournament Monday Dec 2nd at 7:00 vs. Bevier as the 4th seed.

Atlanta Lady Hornets started the season right on their home floor Monday Night. Samantha Reed led the Hornets in scoring with 15, followed by Kathy Baker with 12 and Shalyla Collier with 11.

The balanced Atlanta attack pulled away late to upend Northwestern 53-40.

The Lady Hornets took on the Canton Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday Nov 26th on the road at Canton. The Girls starting out with back to back games to kick off the new season was not able to overcome the Bulldogs and came home with a loss 24 to 46.

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660-773-6877 Bevier Wildcats opened a promising season at home Monday Nov 25th Vs. Madison. The Wildcats got down early but came out firing in the 2nd quarter and were able to maintain the lead though the 2nd half of the game. The Wildcats were led by 27 points from Colby Peukert and 12 each from Ashenfelter and Seth Shurvington. The rest of the team chipped in a balanced and deadly offense from the Cats.

The Cats then traveled to North Shelby were they battled a Raiders team on their home court. The Wildcats press the Raiders in a see-saw battle that saw the Wildcats lose a heartbreaker 53 to 55.

The Wildcats travel north to open the Novinger Tournament Monday at 7:00 against Atlanta.

The Bevier Lady Wildcats opened the home basketball season Monday night with a thrilling 45 to 33 victory over Madison. The Lady Cats jumped out to an early 18 to 2 lead and was able to hold on after a late Madison rally. Kaiti Bradley scored 13 points; Memphis Buster added 21 while pulling down 21 boards. Beth Ashenfelter put in 10 of her own followed by a one point two assist game from Rachel Lowe.

The girls then traveled to North Shelby and took on the Lady Raiders the following night. The Lady Cats played tough with back to back games to start the season but were unable to overcome the Raiders returning to Bevier after a 31 to 50 loss.

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The Macon Tigers opened the new basketball season on the road at Harrisburg, MO. The Tigers came up short in the non-conference game 45 to 67. “Jon Murray led us with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Craig Smith had 8, Trey Kothe 6, Caleb Perry 5. We were down 13-12 after 1st quarter. We got outscored 26-8 in the 2nd quarter. We did not handle their pressure and ended the game with 29 point run by Harrisburg” The Tigers have lost some practice time at the start of the season due to the success of the Football team.

The Tigers will travel again this week to Salisbury on Tuesday and then to Moberly on Thursday Night at 6:00.

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The Tigerettes opened at Harrisburg vs the Bulldogs Tuesday November 26th. Coach Dan Halley “We played a good first game. Harrisburg shot a better percentage from distance. We trailed most of the game took the lead late, but was unable to hold it.” The Lady Tigers had six members get on the scoreboard. Katie Clapp 2 points, Chalee Britt 13, Shelbe Butner 14, Makenzie Jemes 14, Cassie Martin 3 and Megan Rowland 3.

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The La Plata Bulldogs opened at home against the Novinger Wildcats Tuesday November 26th. The two teams fought a battle under the boards and dialed it up from outside the arch with the score seesawing back and forth through the first half. The Bulldogs took a one point lead at the start of the last quarter 52 to 51 on a Seth Brown 3 pointer.

The crowd roared their approval, but the Bulldogs were unable to maintain the momentum and saw the Wildcats go up by two 61 to 63 with a little over a minute to play. The Wildcats were able to build the lead at the free-throw line and gave the Bulldogs their first loss of the season 61 to 67. Seth Brown and Baylon Belt led the Bulldogs with 15 points each, with Matt Safley adding 11 points of his own.

The Boys look to rebound opening at the Novinger Tournament as the 2nd seed vs. Milan at 5:30 Tuesday Night in Novinger.

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“The girls lost to Novinger last Tuesday, 28-33.

Even though we lost I wasn’t totally disappointed in our effort. I thought we showed some good signs... we defended well over all. There is always room for improvement, but overall I wasn’t displeased with our effort on D. Offensively we struggled.

We started off hot from the floor, but I thought we forced up some shots a little too quickly after the first quarter and allowed them to get back into the game. Turnovers were an issue as well, but mostly due to our inexperience. Our scoring was balanced, but just not enough. Kalie Lene, Morgan Kimmel, Kelsi Hemmerling and Jessica Davison all scored 6 points. Hannah Larson scored 4.” Coach Steve Lightle The Lady Bulldogs open at the Novinger Tournament this week at 8:30 PM Monday vs.

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The Tigers opened up the regular season basketball schedule to a full house at home Monday November 25th. The Boys got off to a slow start and found their selves trailing a hot shooting Marion County team by 25 points to close the first quarter.

The Tigers settled down and started clawing back at the Mustangs. They held the Mustangs offense down and settled into an even match in the second half of the game. In the end, the early Mustang lead was too much and the Tigers fell 46 to 81. Chance Hill put in 19 to lead the Tigers in scoring followed by 16 from Luke Morrow, 4 from Gabe Thomas and Jacob Reeves, 2 from Colt Acton and 1 from Brody Henrichs.

This week the Tigers travel to the Novinger Tournament to take on Scotland County at 4:00 PM Monday Night.

The Lady Tigers took on a very strong Marion County Mustangs squad at home in front of a loyal home crowd Monday Night in Brashear. The Lady Mustangs used two 17 point quarters to pull away from the Lady Tigers and fend them off for a 17 to 46 victory. Brasher did an excellent job on the boards but started the young season with cold shooting on the opening night. Allison Thompson led the team with 6 points followed by 3 from Abigail Kerby. Mandy Taylor, Ashley Moncrief and Robbyn Wagster put in 2 of their own. Skylar Housman and Kylie Williams added a point each.

The Lady Tigers travel to Novinger to open the Tournament Tuesday Night at 4:00 against Milan.

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Nashville Songwriters at the Royal Theatre Three award winning Nashville songwriters will perform their works on Saturday evening, December 14 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre in Macon Anyone who has been to Nashville in the last 30 years has heard about, if not attended, one of the many songwriter performance evenings. These shows are presented by a small group of professional songwriters onstage taking turns performing the hits they have written, intermixed with stories and anecdotes about their songs and experiences.

Venues in Nashville like the Bluebird Café, Douglas Corner, Puckett’s Grocery, and The Listening Room, have made these type shows extremely popular.

Now people in our region are going to have the same opportunity as the Nashville crowd. Saturday evening, December 14 Byron Hill, Wil Nance and Roxie Dean will be sharing their talent and their stories with the audience at The Royal Theatre. “In recent years the Royal has offered up a lot of theatre, but not too much country music,” says Todd Davison Artistic Director. Davison says, “I am excited about bringing these songwriters to the Royal, because if there is sufficient interest in this event, I would like to do more of this type of programming.”

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They have written music you will recognize as performed by your favorite country artists: George Jones, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Lee Ann Womack, Alabama, Sammy Kershaw, John Michael Montgomery, Diamond Rio, Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Jamie O’Neal, Brad Paisley, Anne Murray, Tracy Byrd, The Oak Ridge Boys, Tracy

Lawrence, Neal McCoy and many others.

This intimate acoustic concert will feature the songwriters performing their hits and sharing stories and experiences about how they came to be written and recorded. You don’t have to be a country music fan to appreciate the artistry and enjoy the stories. Davison says, “I know it’s a busy time, but I hope you can join us. It will be something new that most of us haven’t had a chance to experience.”

An added benefit, is that the songwriters will be giving a songwriters workshop from 4-6 p.m. Davison says that if you have written a song and you would like a professional opinion and some advice, please email him for information at: tjdavison@ cvalley.

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COMMUNITY NEWS CLARENCE CHRONICLES Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I am writing this on Thursday morning instead of Wednesday night, as I was so busy yesterday.

Tuesday at work a great couple who work with me had to leave work early. Brittany and her husband James had to leave early as Brittany’s water broke. They spent a long day and night at the hospital but yesterday they had a beautiful baby boy, Seth William Helm. Congratulations to Brittany and James Helm, and to all the family of both. I know the grandparents are so happy Seth is here.

Yesterday I spent the day getting ready for Thanksgiving. I re-cleaned the house and put garland and lights on my stairway banister

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then Kenny and I put up the front room tree. I made pies and rolled out homemade noodles to dry. I was getting ready for my favorite day of the year, Thanksgiving.

Yesterday my son Raymond, wife Jessica and Norma and Bella came to visit. The girls watched the beginning of a movie with me; the cartoon at the start of Christmas Vacation. This has always been my favorite Christmas cartoon. When my granddaughter Krystal Williams was little she watched and re-watched this a million times. We had a fun visit with the family.

Last night about 6 my daughter Amanda who lives in St. Louis got home. It had been a long time since she had been here for more than

a day.

Be sure to come to Clarence on December the 7th as we will have the Lighting of Clarence. This starts at 5 pm at the South Park entertainment stage. They will light the tree and there will be singing of Christmas carols and hot chocolate and cookies will be served. The highlight for the children is Santa Claus will ride in on the Clarence fire truck. You just don’t want to miss Santa.

Well I have to go now, I have been up since 5 and it is time to baste the turkey again. I also have to watch the Macy’s Parade. I do pray all of you have a very blessed Thanksgiving and a great Christmas Season.

Welcome to the World Seth William Helm

Brittany and James Helm of Macon, Missouri announce the birth of their son Seth on November 27, 2013. Seth arrived at Women’s And Children’s Hospital in Columbia. He weighed 9 pounds and was 22” long. Grandparents are Susan and Kirby Proctor, of Macon, Missouri, and Patty and Jim Helm, also of Macon.

Josephine Garlock Morrow Tent #23 The Josephine Garlock Morrow Tent #23 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 met November 26, 2013, at Macon Public Library.

President Elna Williams presided over the opening ceremony. Secretary & treasurer reports were given.

Courtesy Chair Catherine Llewellyn reported on cards she had sent.

Officer positions were filled for 2014. Among them are: President, Gail Shoush; senior vice-president, Becky Lang; Junior vice-president, Mettie Davis; Chaplain, Aileene Burns; Treasurer, Marilyn Freeman and Registrar, Elna Williams.

Merlyn Amidei presented a program on Anna Jaeger.

She born in Ohio in 1863.

Her father joined the Union Army and was killed in a skirmish in southern Illinois.

Her mother sold the farm and moved to town so Anna could attend school. In 1877 Anna’s mother died from the “fever.” She was 14 when she married Joe Jaeger who was 28. Anna had her father’s “adventurous spirit,” & and she and Joe headed out to Macon City to join Joe’s father

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family. An apple orchard provided apples for the apple butter factory. Macon County was a tobacco-growing region, so industry sprang up around that. The Presbyterian Church, built in 1904, hosted a combined service of all Presbyterian churches in the nation in 1906. 1906 also saw the first city-wide Christmas song fest.

Anna & her husband had no children who lived beyond infancy. She had started a baby quilt in the 1880s, but it was not finished until many years later when Emily, who worked for Anna, completed the quilt. Emily later married and became Emily Rucker.

Anna died in 1935.

Becky Lang and Marilyn Freeman served refreshments to Elna Williams, Gail Shoush, Aileene Burns, Sharon Hutchinson, Ruth Masten, Mettie Davis, Catherine Llewellyn, Linda Haley, Thelma Sartain, Donna Ayres and guest, Merlyn Amidei.

The next meeting will be December 17 at the Macon Public Library.

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and brother, Edward. That 1st Thanksgiving their dinner consisted of two rabbits, one squirrel, one possum, steamed with huckleberries, cabbage slaw, sweet potatoes, bread & pumpkin pie.

Jaeger Hardware store was where Jaeger Coffee House is now. Joe & Anna lived above the hardware store. Jaeger’s was the biggest stove seller in North Missouri. Another brother, Charles & his family, moved to Springfield, MO to open another hardware store.

Between 1890 & 1900 Macon became a boomtown.

Christmas Eve 1890 saw street lamps lit on Rollins Street.

Col. Blees was the headmaster of the St. James School.

The Macon Steam and Bottling Company made 22 varieties of soda pop. There was a brick company; an observatory was built about 1898.

By 1910 the Blees Academy was a military academy second only to West Point. 1905 saw a Coca-Cola contract awarded to Macon, only the 3rd in the nation. Anna Jaeger was the first woman to drive a car in Macon. Macon was home to dial telephones in all the homes, at a cost of $1.00 per year, paid by each

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Filings for one (1) three year term for La Plata Special Road District Commission will be accepted at the Macon County Clerk’s office at 101 East Washington St. , Ste. B, Macon, from December 17, 2013 through January 21, 2014. The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday December 24th, 25th, New Year’s Holiday January 1 and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20th. Office hours are 8:30 am until noon and 1 pm until 4:00 pm. Hours will be extended until 5 pm on January 21st.

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NOTICE FOR FILING OF THE LA PLATA COMUNITY FIRE PROECTION DISTRICT Any individuals who qualify and wish to file for the offices listed below, to be voted on at the April 8, 2014 election, may do so with the City Clerk at City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with the exception of any posted holidays.

Filing opens on December 17, 2013 and closes on January 21, 2014.

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The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Doug Drake, General Manager. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, Stop 1510, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, 20250-1510; or the Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410; or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination.

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The American Legion & Auxiliary Post 282 met Wednesday evening, November 20 for regular meeting.

Commander David Johnson called meeting to order with Pledge to the Flag. Clyde Burch gave prayer and repeated Preamble in unison.

Each held separate meetings.

Alma Baker presided over Auxiliary with 4 ladies present. Bills had been paid for nursing home birthday party.

Discussion on ordering poppies and sending Christmas funds to VA tour members in nursing homes.

Next meeting will be December 18. Finger foods to be served in place of gift exchange. Please bring non-perishable food item for Food Bank. Others present ere Bob Baker, Kenny Wright, Leland Collins, Harold Collins, Tommy Burton, Debie Becker, Mary Plumlee and Verna Buck. Alma Baker won 50/50.

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The Atlanta Community Club held its regularly scheduled meeting on November 25th with eight members present. Following the noon meal, a short business meeting was conducted by the president, Virginia Grubbs.

Reports were heard and approved and a discussion was held concerning building maintenance and finances. It was agreed that no meeting would be held in December, with the January meeting depending upon the weather.

Those present were Donna McClanahan, Kathy Baker, Mary Pflum, Deanna Nichols, Betty Baker, Clifford and Virginia Grubbs and Lila Wiggans.

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Escort To History

By Rita Cox, Editor, Press-News Journal The image of the then the horse drawn caisson twenty-two year old carrying President John Richard Pace of Canton, F. Kennedy’s flag draped Mo., is one of the most coffin through the streets iconic images of the 1960s. of Washington, D.C. on Almost everyone has their way to his final seen photos or video of resting place in Arlington

Joe Koenen, Agri-Business Specialist TAX MANAGEMENT Most of us don’t like to think about the fact that income tax time is closing in upon us again.

Farmers (and businesses) have some unique things you can do to manage your taxes if you do some planning ahead of time which is what I’ll discuss today.

The 1st step in doing some tax management is to be up-to-date on your farm records. I know that can be a challenge but you can’t see how to manage them unless you know where you are. Farmers have some things they can do to adjust their taxes at the end of the year, assuming you’re a cash basis taxpayer. Farm income in Northeast Missouri may not be what it has been some years but several of you will still have to look at your situation. One way to adjust your income is to delay income until next year (2014) if you can do that. Another way is to pay for expenses you will need next year. However, there must be a business reason for doing this such as being cheaper before the first of the year or concerns about availability.

Generally that is not a problem for farmers. The other way to adjust your income

tax is to buy capital items toward the end of your tax year. Capital items include breeding livestock, machinery, fences and buildings and improvements. One way to accomplish this is through the Section 179 expensing option. This is the last year(2013 tax year) that the amount is as high as it is ($500,000 vs. $25,000 again next year). There are some restrictions on the Section 179 and depreciation expenses so either refer to a Farmer’s Tax Guide (the ones for 2013 should be her shortly – in a week or 2) or your tax prepare or you can contact me at 660947-2705 or koenenj@ missouri.edu. Don’t wait until it is too late to do anything about your taxes, do something now.

REMINDERS The Missouri Livestock Symposium is coming to Kirksville December 6 and 7. It is an outstanding program that is a no cost to attend. You can look at the entire program online athttp://www. missourilivestock.com/ or you can stop by our office and pick up a flyer while they last. Hope to see you there.

National Cemetery. Pace rode the lead horse of the caisson, during all of those now famous events in November of 1963.

He remembers all the events clearly, most of all what a long silent ride it was after the funeral to Arlington. He sat in the saddle, perfect posture, eyes forward, performing his military duty, as he had done many times before, before carrying a soldier to their grave.

Pace was stationed with the Old Guard, a member of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment. A native of Fairmount, Ind. Pace graduated from the same high school that James Dean attended. The last thing he wanted to do was be in the military, he had a good job working for RCA. He had brothers in the military, but he was drafted. He first went to Fort Jackson, S.C. Later he was scheduled to go to Germany , when he was called in for an interview to be in the Old Guard.

He believes he was picked to join the Old Guard because he had experience with horses, having been around them most of his life. It is an honor to be interviewed and selected to the Old Guard. Every person assigned to the Old Guard is hand selected.

There were also height and weight requirements.

He was assigned to the caisson.

According to their website the Old Guard Soldiers represent all Soldiers in ceremonies in the National Capitol Region and throughout the nation. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The

Richard Pace and his wife, Barbara of Canton, Mo., hold a famous picture of Pace. He was the rider of the lead horse of the caisson that carried President John F. Kennedy’s casket during the state funeral 50 years ago, November 22, 1963. (Photo by Rita Cox)

Old Guard) is the official Escort to the President of the United States and the nation’s Premier Memorial Affairs and Ceremonial Unit. Old Guard Soldiers are in Arlington National Cemetery daily rendering final honors to our fallen, both past and present. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is the oldest active Infantry Regiment in the U.S. Army and has a distinguished history of service throughout the nation’s conflicts; from its creation in 1794 through present day. Old Guard Soldiers are tactically proficient in their soldiering skills.

Besides ceremonial duties they stand ready to defend the National Capitol Region in the event of an emergency.

The six horses which pull the caisson at Arlington National Cemetery are matched gray or black.

They are paired into three teams, the lead team is in front, the swing team follows, and the horses

nearest the caisson is the wheel team. Although all six animals are saddled, only those on the left have mounted riders. This is a tradition which began in the early horse-drawn artillery days when one horse of each team was mounted while the other carried provisions and feed.

In addition to their duties in military funerals, the Caisson Platoon participates in various other historic events including parades and ceremonies.

Pace said the horses used in Kennedy’s funeral were actually gray, not white as has been written in several accounts of the funeral. There was a also a black set of ceremonial horses used at Arlington National Cemetery. His duties as a member of the caisson platoon involved performing at full military honor funerals which were reserved for Heads of State, retired ex calvary officers, Colonels or

above and certain enlisted personal and medal of honor recipients.

Being assigned to Ft. Myers involved taking care of the horses, grooming, cleaning the stables and stalls. A military stable is no different than any other army base as far as cleanliness. Even the hayloft was dusted and cleaned. There were always lots of visitors.

The horses used for the funerals were always bathed and groomed before a ceremony. All equipment was cleaned, shined and inspected. All the brass was polished by hand, and the hubs on the caisson would receive attention. The horses hooves were painted with pine tar and Neat foot oil before every ceremony to make them shiny. Ft. Myers had its own blacksmith and veterinarians.

This concludes Part One of the series Escort to History. Watch for future installments in The Home Press.

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