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The Bevier Wildcats won the 6th Grade Championship at the Clarence Tournament. Pictured are: Front Row; Derick Wriedt, Brett Jones, Trentin Carroll, Evan Thurnau, Matthew Shrum and Ashton Binder. Back Row; Asst. Coach Chad Thurnau, Bryce Jones, Kade Shaver, Andrew Fainter, Dylan Ford, Matthew Cline, Mattais Craig and Coach Brian Harrington (Photo Courtesy of Gayla Jones)

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The Macon Tigers took 3rd place this past weekend at the Clarence Basketball Tournament. Pictured are 6th graders: Caleb Harland, Jonah Danner, Dominick Mitchell, Tanner Lightle, Joey Chambers, and Dalton Vansickle with Coaches Mike Chambers and Josh Boveri! (Photo Courtesy of Stacy Mitchell)

Mo Wine Please Announces Top Ten Mo Wine Please recently announced their top ten wines in Missouri. One of those chosen was West Winery in Macon, Missouri.

According to their website: “We came across this gem on our way home from Kirksville. We never knew Macon, Missouri would be the home of one of Missouri’s best wineries. Downtown you’ll find an 1880’s building housing this urban winery. You may be in the middle of

the state, but this winery could fit in on Washington Ave. in St. Louis or on The Plaza in Kansas City. Modern and sleek with a highly-knowledgeable staff, West Winery is an experience every Missouri wine lover should try. They produce the wine in the back of their building, and we were lucky enough to meet the owner, Chris West, and do some barrel sampling. We were most impressed with their red wines, but enjoyed everything

we sampled. This winery really broke the mold and serves an impressive product.

One word describes the wines we were privileged enough to indulge, Chambourcin!”

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Macon Police Department’s Chief of Police Steve Olinger has announced the 2013 Officer of the Year. Chief Olinger awarded the officer a certificate of recognition in his office on 19 February 2014. The officer, André Williams, has been with the Macon Police Department since July 2012. Officer Williams was born and raised in Jamaica and came to the United States as a young adult. He aspired to be a police officer and earned US Citizenship in order to achieve his life dream.

Chief Olinger says, “André Williams has grown to be a very dependable officer and is eager to learn. André has never been afraid to step into a new case and put 100% effort into it. André has always been there for the department and volunteered to work an extra shift when help was needed.

During some of our more complex investigations, André was always the first to offer assistance”.

In the Fall of 2013, André volunteered to represent the Macon Police Department when the Northeast Missouri Major Case Squad was activated. He was one of several area officers who convened in Hannibal to investigate the death of an unidentified young lady found in the Mississippi River.

As a patrol officer, all officers are expected to be active in their duties. André has lead by example for all officers. In 2013, André led officers in the amount of reports, calls and other officer-initiated activities in which the department keeps statistical data.

Chief Olinger and the employees of the Macon Police Department would like to congratulate Officer André Williams as the 2013 Officer of the year award.

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citizens of Macon County for the last three years, I have provided fair and impartial service in an efficient and economical manner,” said Judge Prewitt. “I hope the voters of Macon County will give me the opportunity to continue providing this service for another four years.”

lawyer for over 18 years.

During 12 of those years, Judge Prewitt had his own law firm serving clients in a variety of legal fields.

As Associate Circuit Judge, his extensive legal experience has helped him handle a wide range of cases, including misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, divorces,

“I have worked hard, been fair to everyone regardless of who they or their attorney are, and followed the law,” said Judge Prewitt. “I look forward to continuing to do so in the future.”

Judge Prewitt lives in Macon with his wife, Stephanie, and their two children. He was born and

raised in Moberly, and earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. Judge Prewitt is a former Commissioner of the Missouri Veterans Commission and is active in the Macon United Methodist Church, Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge, and as a coach in several local youth sports leagues.

Judge Prewitt will appear on the ballot in August’s primary election and the general election on November 4, 2014.

Rehearsals are in full swing for Carousel Productions’ upcoming show of the musical sensation Les Misérables, to be performed March 7, 8, 13, 14 15 at 7 p.m. and on March 9 at 2 p.m. at the Royal Theatre in Macon. Carousel Productions is Macon’s community theatre group whose cast and production staff live and work throughout Macon County as well as in Kirksville, Moberly, Laclede, Marceline, Clarence, Brookfield and Greentop.

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption--a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

Featuring the songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “Castle On A Cloud,” “On My Own,” and “Bring Him

Home,” Les Miserables is considered the show of shows.

Les Miserables is being directed by dramatic director Craig Bonnet and musical director John Wiggans. Wiggans is being assisted by Mary Beth Lolli Truitt and Amy Johns.

Carousel’s veteran choreographer, Kathy Nelson, has taken on the staging of the “big” scenes. Jeanne Fiquet, producer for the show says, “This is just one of the biggest productions that Carousel has done in a long time. It has been really fun to watch the entire Carousel family pull together, doing what they do best, to mount Les Misearbles.”

Fiquet went on to say, “We are so fortunate to have such great “go to” people to help with all of our productions. Once again, Todd Davison designed an incredible set,

Dan Coons, Duane Snyder and the crew are building it, Rhonda Smith is busy building costumes for a cast of 70, Ana Rucker is coming in from Chicago to design the lights, with her crew standing by to hang the lights, Roscoe Rucker and Mary Beth Truitt are working on sound, Leigh Simon and Lois Stueve are gathering the props, Janice Teter is painting Paris, the orchestra is ready to go into rehearsal, Sandy Coons, David Jenkins and Johnna Bixenman are putting the program together, Michele Rucker is putting together the “house” crew, a new comer Heather Darrah from Kirksville is doing makeup and hair design and on and on. It is truly a community effort and event.”

Fiquet laughed, “I know it sounds like I am doing an introduction for Cecil B. DeMille’s old movie

“The Greatest Show on Earth” but Les Mis is just a huge, huge show. We are so excited and it is going to be very good, probably “great!””

And then there’s the cast. Joel Vincent as Jean Valjean; Fr. David Veit as Javert; Martina Miller as Fantine; Alan Altmansberger as Thenardier; Amy Johns as Madame Thenardier; McKenna Nelson and Jani Martin as Cosette; CeCe Rucker and Hannah Grahlman as Eponine and Steve Wilhoit as Marius are joined by a cast of 70 to make this one of Carousel’s largest ensemble shows in a very long time.

Advanced tickets can be purchased in Macon at Macon Atlanta State Bank, US Bank, C & R Market and Prengers, In Moberly, purchased at the Moberly Chamber of Commerce.

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In the Arena

3rd District Legislative Report

By State Rep.Nate Walker

The first bill of the Session was signed into law this week. Governor Jay Nixon signed into law House Bill 1125, to officially mark the first bill to become law this Session. I was proud to be a co-sponsor of this legislation which allows active Military and disabled individuals to appoint someone to stand in line or draw a number to determine ballot placement on the first day of filing. House Bill 1125 addressed a need to improve the filing opportunities for Missouri Servicemen and people with disabilities and it is now law.

We had much more floor debate and action this week in the MO House of Representatives. This week we addressed legislation relating to tax reform and budget withholding reform. To get updated information on this and other legislation, and/or to find what the current status of legislation is, you can go to my house website On Monday evening, I participated in the 2014 MO-AG and MO-AG’s Jim Russell Foundation Legislative Banquet which hosted the Missouri 4-H Legislative Academy youth delegates. I had the opportunity to meet and visit with all twelve of the 4-H Youth Delegates including Ashley Hulet, Adair County 4-H (Kirksville).

The Academy gives 4-H youth opportunities to interact with state lawmakers and other state agriculture leaders and groups. The Youth delegates represent over 300,000 youth across Missouri learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills through 4-H. The 3rd District is proud that Ashley Hulet was one of twelve to be selected as a 2014 4-H Youth Delegate.

On Tuesday I attended a Dinner honoring freshman & sophomore Representatives at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. The dinner at the Mansion was graciously hosted by Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Wheeler Nixon. The menu consisted of mostly products grown and produced by Missouri farmers and ranchers. On Wednesday, the 3rd District received special honor when Elizabeth Miller of Princeton and Joshua

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Schoonover of Cainsville were recognized as Missouri State Winners at the MO State Capitol for their award winning projects as part of National History Day. Elizabeth and Joshua were two of ten students, grades 6 through 12, from throughout Missouri who were invited to showcase their outstanding award winning historical projects in the third-floor Capitol Rotunda. Always a favorite group that comes each year to visit me and other legislators at the Missouri State Capitol for Missouri Nurse Advocacy Day are members of the Truman State University Nursing faculty and students. This year there was a great group 42 senior nursing students six Truman Nursing faculty including Stephanie Powelson, Brenda Wheeler, Pamela Wheeler, Corrie Willis, Kit Hadwiger and Stephen Hadwiger. It is always good to students and faculty visit from Truman State University.

I am always pleased to have friends and constituents from the 3rd District come to visit me at the Missouri State Capitol. Some of the groups and individuals visiting this week were: Jeff Suchomel, manager of the Kirksville HyVee Store; area representatives of the Missouri Coalition of Community Mental Health Centers; University of Missouri Alumni Alliance and MU Extension State Council; the Missouri School Boards Association attending the; a group of Putnam County ladies here to attend the Cause; and other regulars who drop by my office frequently.

Besides spending time in the District last weekend, I attended the Missouri Farm Bureau (MFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference at Osage Beach, Missouri. I was invited to participate

by Drew Lock, Chairman of the MFB Young Farmers & Ranchers State Committee. Drew and his family farm in Adair and Macon County. Drew did an outstanding job representing North Missouri in his leadership role. My prayers, thoughts and condolences go out to my legislative colleague, 4th District State Representative Craig Redmon, on the passing and loss of his Mother Charlotte Redmon this week.

The Shepherd Calls

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Black Biblical History February is Black History month. Black people have contributed decidedly in making this a good country. Most of us are familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, George Washington Carver, and Rosa Parks.

These black heroes are well known; but there are others. On February 1, 2003, the American Ambassador to Oman delivered a speech in which he listed many little known outstanding black persons in American history.

Phoebe Frances exposed a plot to assassinate President George Washington.

Benjamin Banneker was the first American to construct a clock that struck on the hour. Elijah McCoy invented a lubricant that was so good everyone wanted his product; they called it “the real McCoy”, a phrase still used for authenticity. All of these per-

sons were black.

Perhaps you are unaware, but there are many people of color in Biblical history.

The Queen of Sheba, who visited King Solomon and marveled at his wisdom, was the black Queen of Ethiopia. Zipporah, the Cushite wife of Moses, was black. Ebedmelech, the Ethiopian eunuch who saved the life of Jeremiah, was black. The Ethiopian eunuch whom Philip met in the book of Acts was black. Hagar, Sarah’s Egyptian handmaiden by whom Abraham’s son Ishmael was born, was black. Asenath, the Egyptian wife of Joseph, was black. Simon of Cyrene, who helped Jesus carry the cross, was black.

By today’s standards, even Jesus might be considered a person of color.

Apparently, skin color was not a cultural barrier in the Bible. I pray that it will not be a barrier for us.

Jack Lee

We would like to acknowledge the passing of Jack Lee of Ethel, Missouri.

We were honored to cover one of his many stories in our October 2nd issue.

We considered him a “friend of The Home Press” and he will be missed.

May God Bless him and his family.

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Death Notices JUANITA (SAUNDERS) STEPHENSON COCKRUM, Born on August 28, 1934. Survivors are nine children; step-daughters; Carol Cockrum Bennett and Linda Cockrum (Pipes) Griffin, Ronald G. Stephenson of Columbia, MO, Richard L. Stephenson of Broken Arrow, OK, Jimmie L. Stephenson of Macon, MO, Susan Dugan and of West Plains, MO, Lori Preston of Valparaiso, NE, Karl Cockrum of Ft. Leonardwood, MO, Michael Cockrum of Clarence, MO. Funeral services were on Friday, February 21, 2014.

VIRGINIA MAE BRADSHAW, 97, of Macon, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 in Macon.

She is survived by three children; David Bradshaw and wife, Elizabeth of Overland Park, KS, Bonita Bailey of Kirksville, MO, Elizabeth Wright and husband, Keith of Excello, MO; seven grandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church in Macon on February 22, 2014.

JESTINA L. ARNOLD, born on March 28, 1923, and died February 16, 2014. She is survived by her nieces, Rose Harris (William “Bud”) of Macon, Mary Davis (James) of Raytown, MO, and her nephews; Charles (Lois) Walker and Clarence (Gloria) Walker of Macon.

Funeral services were Wednesday February 19, 2014.

HAROLD GENE KORNBRUST, age 87, died February 17, 2014 in Salisbury. He was born February 1, 1927 to Jacob Kasper and Mabel Marie (Dunlap) Kornbrust.

He is survived by wife Nora, son Donald Kornbrust; four daughters, Jeanie Spoonemore, Sandra Gladbach, Betty Hauser and Connie Bixenman; sister Genevieve Sharp,f ourteen grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 21, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mendon. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Mendon.

WILLIAM “BILL” THOMPSON, age 91 of Bucklin, Missouri died February 20, 2014 at Pioneer in Marceline.

Bill was born July 29, 1922. He is survived by his wife Alice Thompson; son Jerry; one brother Jack Thompson; four sisters, Helen Thompson; Jane Hill; Carolyn Price; and Grace Horton; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were February 22, 2014 at Delaney Funeral Home. Burial was Rosehill Cemetery in Brookfield.

BRITT GAIL HAYS, 43, of Macon, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born on August 30, 1970 and is survived by wife Jane Hays and by his two step-children; Heather (Carney) , Larry Carney of Macon, one granddaughter Tegan and brother Mickey Hays. Also surviving, Shane Ziebarth, who was a lifetime friend and as close as a brother. Burial was in the Park View Cemetery in Kirksville. Visitation was Sunday at Hutton and McElwain Funeral Home in Macon.

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BASKETBALL MACON

The Macon Tigers hosted their old rival the South Shelby Cardinals on Tuesday. The Tigers jumped all over the Cardinals early in the game. The Tigers used a well balanced inside outside offense to establish a solid 15 to 3 lead. The Tigers kept the Cardinals to one shot by gobbling up the boards and turning the Cardinals over. Macon was able to extend the lead in the second frame with the long range jump shooting from Craig Smith who ended up 5 for 8 from the three point line.

Photo by Cindy Teter At the half the Tigers led 40 to 12. The Cardinals clogged the lanes in the third frame and were able to gain a small measure of momentum against the Tigers. South Shelby was unable to overcome the Macon lead and the Tigers held them off with clutch shooting in the forth frame. The Tigers defeated the Cardinals 67 to 40. The Tigers were lead by Josh Turner with 7 points, Brendan Watts 5, Craig Smith 23, Trey Kothe 6, Aaron Brown 3, Jon Murray 21 and Nolan Bright 2 points.

The Tigers closed out the regular season with a trip east to face Louisiana. The Tigers got behind in the first frame 6 to 10.

Macon was not getting their shots to fall for them early. The Tigers rallied in the second frame and closed to gap to one 22 to 23 going into the locker room at halftime. At the start of the second half Louisiana was able to extend the lead with a solid inside defense and contesting the passing lanes against the Tigers. Going into the forth the boys trailed 34 to 40. The Tigers came clawing back in the forth frame. Macon chipped away at the Louisiana lead but was held off the home team late. Macon returned home with a hard fought 49 to 53 loss. The Tigers finished off the Conference season 6-3.

The Macon Tigerettes hosted the Lady Cardinals from South Shelby on Tuesday night. Macon was able to get out to an early lead on the Cardinals with sound defense. The Tigerettes dominated the boards early and after one held a 17 to 8 lead. South Shelby was able to make adjustments on defense and hold the Tigers to under double digits in the second frame but the Tigerettes still extended the lead. Going into the second half Macon held a 24 to 14 lead. In the third Macon continued to play a solid game overall on both offense and defense. The Cardinals Photo by Julia Adami attempted a late rally in the forth but if fell way short. Macon chalked up a solid 55 to 44 win over their longtime rival. For Macon Katie Claap had 11 points, Chalee Britt 14, Shelbe Butner 2, Makenzie Jemes 7, Cassie Martin 8, Shelby Schaefer 6 and Lauren Arnold 5 points. “Played a pretty solid game. Not a lot of turnovers and good defense.” Coach Dan Halley Macon looked to finish the regular season with a strong showing at Louisiana on Friday Night. The game started out low scoring as both teams struggled with their offense. The Tigerettes were able to maintain their composer and held a 19 to 12 lead at the half. Louisiana clawed back at the Tigers over the course of the remainder of the game. Macon was able to fend of the rally with cultch buckets and solid defense. The Tigerettes left Louisiana victories 41 to 39. For Macon Katie Claap had 3 points, Tyra Douglas 2, Chalee Britt 8, Shelbe Butner 10, Makenzie Jemes 4, Cassie Martin 9 and Lauren Arnold 5 points. The Girls finish the regular season 14-11 and 7-2 in conference for second place. The move on to Districts this week in Mark Twain.

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The La Plata Bulldogs hosted the Marceline Tigers at home Thursday February 20th. “Tonight we saw the last home game for our lone senior Hunter Howe and he didn’t disappoint.

Hunter lead the team in scoring with 12 points and also had 10 rebounds to give him a double double in his last game on the La Plata gym floor. Scoring was very balanced for the night.

Matt Safley had 11, Tanner Riggins and Seth Brown both had 9 and Jace Brown contributed 8. Great shooting during the third quarter really opened up the game for us and we finished the night 7 for 13 from the three point line making 54% of those shots. Tanner Riggins had 10 rebounds and we also had unselfish play with Ben, Seth, and Matt all having 4 assists and with 80% of our field goals coming off of assists.” Coach Fleshman

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The Lady Bulldogs hosted the Lady Tigers of Marceline on Thursday February 20th. The Bulldogs and Tigers got off to a slow start offensively with nether team cracking double digits in the first quarter. Marceline was able to get free in the second frame as the shots begin to fall for them with the Lady Bulldogs still struggling. At the half the Tigers held a 10 to 19 lead.

Both teams played solid defense in the third frame as they went neck and neck in scoring. The Lady Bulldogs continued to have trouble with turnovers and the Tigers took advantage for several late fast break buckets. At the horn the Lady Bulldogs fell 25 to 46.

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The Brashear Tigers traveled west to New Cambria to play the BMC Raiders on Tuesday Night. The Tigers played a solid first quarter against a strong BMC team on their home court. After one frame on the road the boys trailed 7 to 13. The second frame saw the Tigers have problems with turnovers which lead to BMC buckets on the other end. Going into halftime the Tigers trailed 18 to 35.

The Tigers continued to struggle with the turnovers in the second half. BMC was pressing the passing lanes and clogging the paint on defense. The Brashear boys battled but were not able to overcome the Raider defense.

They returned home with a 32 to 72 loss. For Brashear Patrick Jochimsen had 7 points, Tristin Smith 2, Colt Acton 7, Chance Hill 8, Gabe Thomas 1 and Jacob Reeves 7 points.

The Tigers returned home on Thursday to face a strong Novinger Tiger squad. The game started out with Novinger running the court and building a early lead against the home Tigers. Turnovers against plagued the Brashear boys with Novinger applying the press. Brashear played some of its best offense of the year when they were able to break the Novinger defense which was not often enough to keep pace. At the half Brashear tailed 36 to 58. Novinger continued the up tempo offense in the third which begin to wear down the Tigers.

Brashear was able to keep pace in the forth but the game was too far out of hand. For Brashear David Morrison had 2 points, Colt Acton 4, Sam Smith 6, Jacob Bleything 3, Chance Hill 14 and Jacob Reeves 19 points.

The Lady Tigers traveled to New Cambria to play the BMC Raiders on Tuesday.

The girls came out of the gate a little cold against the Raiders. They played solid defense and were able to hold there own on the boards but their shot was not falling for them.

BMC was able to take advantage and go to the half leading the Lady Tigers 13 to 35. The balls begin to find the bottom of the bucket for Brashear in the third quarter. The problem was it continued to go in for the Lady Raiders as well.

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Brashear hosted the Tigers of Novinger at home on Thursday February 20th. The two Tiger teams slashed away at each other in the first frame trading basket for basket.

Brashear was able to take a slight lead 11 to 10 at the end of the first frame. Novinger took the next round going up on the home team with hard fought buckets in the paint.

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The Lady Tigers closed out the regular season at home 46 to 30 at the delight of the crowd. For the Tigers Ashley Moncrief had 4 points, Abigail Kerby 2, Sidney Sykes 3, Allison Thompson 10, Meredith Thomas 16, Abby Hall 2, Skylar Housman 5 and Kylie Mandy Taylor 4 points.

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The Atlanta Hornets Photo byVanita Weber traveled to Novinger to face a strong Tiger team on Wednesday Night. The game got off to a slow start for both teams offensively. Neither team was able to find the bucket early which saw the quarter closed with Atlanta trailing 5 to 8. Novinger took advantage of turnovers and rebounding to jump ahead of the Hornets in the second frame. Atlanta trailed at halftime 14 to 23. The Hornets regained control of their offense in the third quarter. The Hornets slashed to the basket and cut into the Tiger lead, at the end of there the score stood 26 to 31. The Hornets tied to use the three pointer to get back into the game in the forth, but it was not falling for them all game (1 of 12). Novinger used the long rebounds to run the court and take the win 34 to 54.

For Atlanta Lance Weber had 10 points, Garrett West 10, Lane Waddle 6, Collan Thrasher 5, Korbin Gunnels 2 and Corey Smothers 1 point.

Atlanta went south on Thursday to face the Wildcats of Bevier. The game started out as a struggle between to evenly matched teams. The two sides went up and down the court in the first frame. Atlanta led the home team after one quarter 13 to 11. Then the wheels fell of for the Hornets. The Hornets turned the ball over far to often in the second quarter allowing the Wildcats to pile up the points against Atlanta. Going into the half the Hornets now trailed 25 to 32. At the start of the second half the turnover continued to plague the Hornets.

Bevier built on its lead and forced the Hornets into long shots which were not falling. After three frames Bevier had widened the gap to 28-48. Things settled down for both teams in the forth and final frame. Atlanta returned home with a stinging 36 to 62 loss. For Atlanta Garrett West had 18 points, Lane Waddle 5, Justin Grigsby 4, Tristen Collier 2, Chase Wait 1 and Korbin Gunnels 6 points.

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The Wildcats took friends, family and supporters north to face the Green City Gophers on Tuesday Night. The Gophers got out to a early lead against the Wildcats in the first frame 13 to 14. The Wildcats could not get the ball to drop in the bucket in the second quarter. The home team took advantage and ran the court on the missed shots and turnovers. At the half Bevier trailed 16 to 30. The Wildcats tried to use the three pointer to get back into the game as the second half progressed. The shot was not dropping for Bevier (2 of 17) which lead to fast break buckets for Green City. The Gophers slowly added to their lead and defeated the Wildcats 38 to 60. For the Cats Luke Long had 2 points, Seth Shurvington 4, Andrew Peter 1, Brett Peukert 7, Aaron Peter 2, Colby Peukert 15 and Jesse Ashenfelter 7 points.

Bevier hosted the Hornets of Atlanta on Thursday Night. The Wildcats got behind early with both teams exchanging fast break buckets early in the game. The Wildcats trailed 11 to 13 after the first frame. Bevier’s offense had struggled recently but it exploded in the second frame against the Hornets.

The Wildcats dropped in 21 points taking the lead and the momentum to the half 32 to 25. The second half the Cats went defensive on the Hornets. The Wildcats forced Atlanta into turnovers and held them under double digits in the last two quarters. Bevier gave the hometown a solid 62 to 36 victory.

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The Lady Wildcats of Bevier traveled to Green City on Tuesday February 18th. A nice turnout from the Bevier faithful traveled to support the girls. The two teams put on a nice display of basketball in the first quarter. Both teams got off to a solid start with the hometown Gophers holding a slight lead after one quarter 12 to 16. The Wildcats offense clicked in the second frame. Bevier put in 26 in the quarter and went to the half leading 38 to 36. The third frame someone from the home team put a lid on the bucket for Bevier. The Lady Cats struggled to score in the third and trailed by 11 going into the last frame. The girls tried to rally in the forth but could not pry that lid off enough for the comeback Bevier returned home with a 45 to 65 defeat. For the Lady Cats Caiti Bradley had 14 points, Karissa Harrington 2 rebounds and 2 steals, Memphis Buster 15 points and 11 rebounds, Beth Ashenfelter 11, and Rachel Lowe 5 points.

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The Hornets got out to an early lead as the two teams battled up and down the court. Both teams contested the ball with smothering defense. At the half the girls had battled to an 11 to 20 Atlanta lead. The girls from Bevier showed the huge heart they have played with all year in the third frame. With the deficient in numbers and behind on the scoreboard they rallied and pulled closer to the Hornets. But the late charge took too much out of the Cats and they came up short 24 to 46. For the Lady Cats Caiti Bradley had 9 points, Karissa Harrington 1 rebound and 1steal, Beth Ashenfelter 15, and Rachel Lowe a rebound and a steal.

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Tigers traveled to New Cambria to play the BMC Raiders on Wednesday evening. The girls came out of the gate a little cold against the Raiders. They played solid defense and were able to hold there own on the boards but their shot was not falling for them. BMC was able to take advantage and go to the half leading the Photo by Lady Tigers 13 to Vanita Weber 35. The balls begin to find the bottom of the bucket for Brashear in the third quarter. The problem was it continued to go in for the Lady Raiders as well. The Tigers put in 20 points in the third quarter alone. The game settled in as the forth frame came and went. The Lady Tigers returned home with a 37 to 70 loss. For the Tigers Ashley Moncrief had 8 points, Abigail Kerby 4, Meredith Thomas 11, Abby Hall 2, Skylar Housman 2, Kylie Williams 2 and Mandy Taylor 8 points.

Brashear hosted the Tigers of Novinger at home on Thursday February 20th. The two Tiger teams slashed away at each other in the first frame trading basket for basket. Brashear was able to take a slight lead 11 to 10 at the end of the first frame. Novinger took the next round going up on the home team with hard fought buckets in the paint. At halftime the visitors lead was 20 to 21. A determined home team took the court in the third quarter. Brashear was able to dominate the paint on both offense and defense. The home Tigers doubled up the scoring on the visitors and lead after three quarters 30 to 26. The girls from Brashear played inspired ball in the last frame, encouraged on by the home crowd the girls took care of business and won the game. The Lady Tigers closed out the regular season at home 46 to 30 at the delight of the crowd. For the Tigers Ashley Moncrief had 4 points, Abigail Kerby 2, Sidney Sykes 3, Allison Thompson 10, Meredith Thomas 16, Abby Hall 2, Skylar Housman 5 and Kylie Mandy Taylor 4 points.

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Overall 13-6, 5-2 TCC Bucklin-MC 72 Brashear 32 “The ball didn’t fall very well in the first quarter but we out scored Brashear 13-7 in the first quarter. In the second quarter we started to add some touch and out scored Brashear 22-11 to take a 35-18 lead to the half. In the 3rd quarter we stayed hot on offense as we out scored Brashear 26-6 to extend our lead to 61-24 going to the 4th quarter. In the 4th we out scored Brashear 11-8. Jarrod Poor would hit a three pointer. For BMC Jarrod Poor had 3 points, River Wright 4, Dane Robertson 3, Curtis Mossbarger 5, Dylan Epperson 9, Dakota Peterson 5, Daniel Hernandez 21, Damon Porter 2, Brady Duncan 3 and Dillan Nolte 17 points.” Coach Daniel Liebhart 14-6 Overall, 6-2 TCC Bucklin-Macon County 64 Green City 55 “We came out shooting the ball well and got up early 14-6.

In the second quarter Green City lit up the net and out scored us 24-17 to take a 31-30 lead at the half. Daniel Hernandez would score 10 points in the second quarter. In the third quarter we out scored Green City 14-11 to regain the lead 4540. In the 4th quarter we went 8/8 from the free throw line to seal the deal and out scored Green City 19-15. Dane Robertson 6 points, Cyrus Hanson 4, Dylan Epperson 5, Dakota Peterson 9, Daniel Hernandez 24, Damon Porter 9, Brady Duncan 2 and Dillan Nolte 5 points.” Coach Daniel Liebhart M K

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The BMC Lady Raiders opened the week hosting the Lady Tigers of Brashear. The Lady Raiders jumped out to an early lead with a swarming defense and solid play under the basket.

After the first quarter the Raiders held a 13 to 6 lead. The second frame saw BMC extend the lead by forcing Brashear into several turnovers. As the halftime horn sounded BMC had at 35 to 13 lead. Both teams came out firing on all cylinders in the third quarter. BMC dropped in 25 and Brashear countered with 20 of their own. Going into the forth and final frame the Raiders held a commanding lead and cruised to a 70 to 37 victory.

The Lady Raiders moved on to face Green City on Thursday Night. This game would come down to the wire. Both teams played a physical brand of basketball. The two defenses applied solid ball pressure and close man to man. On offense the Lady Raiders continued to attack the basket as they have done all season. The two teams played an excellent game as the momentum went back and forth all evening. At the final horn the Lady Raiders took a hard fought 59 to 62 loss to end the regular season. The girls go to Madison next week to battle for the district crown.

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26, 2014 Wednesday 6A February No Jail in Macon County?

Be sure to watch for next week’s regional issue in your mailbox. We will be featuring a story about the proposed new Macon County jail and why it is

needed. We hope that the information provided will help you make an informed decision in the April election.

Farmer’s Wife

by Verna Buck

Jackie Eitel attended the Home Circle Club meeting held Thurs Feb 20th @ the home of Enid Moots.

Also present were Donna Smithson, Nancy Durham, Becky Mohan & Pam Jenson.

Lavon & Jackie attended services for Donna (Hawkins) Agee in La Plata on Mon Feb 17th.

Donna was a classmate of Jackie & Wayne was a 1951 graduate of La Plata High School. Martha and John Rhein of Columbia also attended.

Leland Collins, Harold & Lynelle Collins, Alma Baker, David Johnson, John & Debie Becker, Ken Wright met recently @ Grandma’s in La Plata to make plans for a Biscuit & Gravy Day to be held @ Legion Hall in La Plata on March 22nd 2014 from 6-1 pm to help with Boys & Girl State expenses.

Sherry & Billy Pippin accompanied Glen Pippin to Columbia Friday, Feb. 14 for a Dr. appt.

Marguerite Hodges and Wm Fredman enjoyed in KV Tues eve Feb 18 with Marguerites classmates at Rosie’s.

William Fredman & Marguerite Hodges were dinner guests of Robert & Garna Fredman to help

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The American Legion & Auxiliary of La Plata Post 282 will meet Wed eve Feb

celebrate Garna’s birthday.

Also present were Larry & Debbie Fredman, Jeff & Jennifer Hatfield & children of Columbia, Carrie Gregory of Brookfield, Gen & Rena Stump of Kansas City.

Larry & Cora Voyles were in St Louis Wed Feb 19th for Larry’s medical checkup.

Sunday dinner guests of Verna Buck were Mike Buck, Eddie Buck, Bobbi Hamlin, WR Buck & Eva. Joyce Buck spent Sunday in Columbia visiting her daughter Holly Funk.

Verna Buck visited Tues afternoon with Stella Tuggle in La Plata. Other visitors were Loren Pippin & Mary Tuggle.

Barabar Buck & Nancy McKenzie Adams spent from Thurs-Mon in Tempe, Ariz visiting John McKenzie. Enroute home they enjoyed shopping in Kansas City.

WR & Eva Buck, Eddie Buck & Barb Englehard were Monday evening supper guests of Verna Buck.

Nancy Haley, Betty Moore, Linda Moore, Mary Tuggle, Larry & Cora Voyles, Verna & Mike Buck enjoyed lunch Fri @ Grandma’s in La Plata.

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Macon County Commission Minutes Thursday December 19, 2013 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects.

The Commission met with Ben Riding with O.R. Colan Associates regarding Ameron UE needing a staging area for poles and equipment.

The Commission travelled to the Railroad crossing on Indiana Place and met with MoDOT and Railroad Officials in regards to putting cross signals at this crossing.

The Commissioners met with Macon County Emergency Management Director Michael Shively and Andy Baily with the National Weather Service where the county received the National Weather Service Storm Weather County Award.

Commission met with Cheryl Townlian with BNSF Railroad, Jack Wright with MoDOT, and Brandy Baldwin with MoDOT to discuss Railroad bridges. Meeting Adjourned.

Monday December 23, 2013 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Jon Dwiggins and Drew Belt Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects.

Corey Rainey and Nancy Meals with MCS Office Equipment met with the Commission to discuss County Equipment Maintenance.

John Atkins met with the Commission in reference to bridge and road work.

David Hamilton called regarding engineering RFQ. The Commission signed the Assessor’s budget papers.

The Commission met

with the Macon County Soil and Water District regarding funding request for 2014. Those present from the district were: Sam Jones, Mark Collins, Ashley Johnson, Max Glover, Ronald McHenry, David Goggins, Kevin L. Oliver, Jan Barry, Andrea Hogsett.

A motion was made by Commissioner Belt, seconded by Dwiggins after discussion on allowing Ameren UE to store supplies on Macon County property (Atlanta lot) for $6,000.00 for six months.

Motion passed to allow storing of supplies by Ameren UE. Vote 3-0.

Meeting Adjourned.

Thursday December 26, 2013 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins The Commission passed a resolution to amend Samaritan Memorial Hospital revenue bonds on a motion by Commissioner Dwiggins, seconded by Belt, passed 3-0.

Presiding Commissioner Alan Wyatt and County Clerk Shirley Sims attended the bond hearing at Samaritan Memorial Hospital, to sign and seal the bonds. Meeting Adjourned.

Monday December 30, 2013 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects.

Accounts payable reviewed and approved.

Dwayne Thrasher met with the Commission regarding the Health Ordinance.

A motion was made by Commissioner Belt to issue a court order to transfer $8,794.11 from the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund to General Revenue for salaries. The motion was seconded by Wyatt, Vote passed 3-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Belt to issue a court order to transfer $1,674.18 from the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund to General Revenue for salaries. The motion was seconded by Wyatt, Vote 3-0. Meeting Adjourned.

Thursday January 2, 2014 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon

Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss road work and projects for the new year.

The Commission signed a revised lease with Ameren UE to clarify the month by month extension if needed.

A motion was made by Commissioner Belt to cancel services between the County and Ricoh Imaging due to unresolved billing issues. The motion was seconded by Dwiggins and vote passed 3-0. Meeting Adjourned.

Friday January 3, 2014 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Work Session for budget preparation. Meeting Adjourned.

Monday January 6, 2014 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dwiggins to pass the resolution and ballot language for proposition #1, the Courthouse and Jail Construction.

Motion was seconded by Belt, Vote 3-0 Motion was made by Commissioner Belt to pass resolution #2 and ballot for Law Enforcement. Seconded by Dwiggins, vote 3-0 Elected Officials meeting held in the Commission office.

Bid openings were held for Jail meals, rock, culvert-pipe-piling, and filters for the 2014 year.

Meeting Adjourned.

Tuesday January 7, 2014 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Work session for budget preparation.

A motion was made by Commissioner Belt and seconded by Dwiggins to accept the lowest bid from Metal Culverts, for the county’s culvert needs.

Circuit Judge Rick Tucker met with the Commission to discuss budget issues.

Greg Bruner with Metal Culverts met with the Commission.

The Commission met with Shirley Sims, County Clerk regarding her budg-

et. Meeting Adjourned.

Wednesday January 8, 2014 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Work session for budget preparation.

Presiding Commissioner Wyatt attended a transportation meeting in Perry Mo. and returned to the office at 1 p.m.

The Commission met with the Collector, Jeanette Ronchetto concerning budget issues.

Public Administrator, Lois Noland met with the Commission regarding budget issues.

Assessor, Alan Spencer met with the Commission regarding budget issues.

The Commission met with Sheriff Kevin Shoemaker concerning budget issues for the Sheriff ’s office and Jail. Meeting Adjourned.

Thursday January 9, 2014 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss budget and projects for upcoming year.

The Commission met with Josh Williams of Macon Insurance regarding building insurance.

Donna Bell with Chariton Valley was in to take pictures for a power point project.

The Commission met with Scott McVay and Mark Koenig of Da-Com regarding print management for county offices.

Shawn Bongard with Image Tech, met with the Commission regarding print management. Meeting Adjourned.

Friday January 10, 2014 Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins Work session for budget preparation.

The Commission met with the following to discuss budget issues: Macon County Emergency Management Director Michael Shively, Court Reporter Toni Riekeburg, Circuit Judge Rick Tucker, Recorder Sherry Muncy, Circuit Clerk Kim March, Associate Judge Philip Prewitt, Coroner Brian Hayes, and County Park Supervisor Jim Petre. Meeting Adjourned.

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February 26, 2014 Wednesday

Young Farmers Attend Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference

Young Farmers from the Adair-Schuyler County Farm Bureau attending the Missouri Farm Bureau 2014 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference Feb. 14-16 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach were: Drew and Mariah Lock, Tyson March and Sheila Gates, Andrew, Ashley and Jaxson Haer.

Young farmers and ranchers from Adair & Schuyler Counties were part of a record-breaking crowd attending the Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Leadership Conference Feb. 14-16. More than 570 young farmers and ranchers heard from a number of guest speakers, shared farm experiences with their peers and just had fun. The conference was held at the Lake of the Ozark’s Tan-Tar-A Resort.

The young group of farmers networked and learned

what challenges face their industry. One of those challenges is the threat of out-of-state groups attempting to control agriculture. The farmers learned about an issue on the November ballot called Amendment #1, also known as the Keep Missouri Farming Amendment. Dan Cassidy, with Missouri Farm Bureau, told the group the constitutional amendment protects farming as a way of life. He asked young farmers to help Farm Bureau in supporting the

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Another speaker was Kevin Murphy with Food Chain Communications.

He explained how the food morality movement is undercutting agriculture. “Companies like Chipotle are marketing products using terminology that paints a negative image of conventional farming, only to make money on the very industry that supports them,” he said. He suggested farmers take control of the moral

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arguments of caring for livestock and crops to feed people and provide for their own families.

There were plenty of fun events as well. Both children and adults took part in a pedal tractor pull. A super farmer contest was a friendly competition pitting teams of young farmers against each other for the best times and most points.

Some of the events included a culvert course, tire roll and wheelbarrow race. Bingo and cards were part of the mix of meeting fellow farmers from other parts of the state.

State YF&R Committee Chairman Drew Lock of La Plata, concluded the conference with thoughts on why young Farm Bureau members should become involved with Farm Bureau. He said issues like Keep Missouri Farming are important in order to keep farming viable for future farmers. He suggested young farmers and ranchers get involved in policy issues to protect their farm businesses.

The MFB YF&R Conference is hosted by a committee of up to 30 young farmers. More than 100 businesses and individuals sponsor the conference.

Those attending from Adair & Schuyler Counties included: Drew and Mariah Lock, Tyson March and Sheila Gates, Andrew, Ashley, and Jaxson Haer.

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Be Ready for Higher Energy Bills Missourians are being reminded that extremely cold temperatures in January and early February could mean higher than normal utility bills due to increased energy usage to heat homes and businesses.

“Typically, heating appliances will run more when the outside temperatures are extremely cold, even if the thermostat setting hasn’t been changed,” said Public Service Commission Chairman Robert Kenney. “Furnaces may run longer and more often to help maintain the temperature inside the home when outside temperatures are very cold, sometimes below zero.”

If you are faced with a utility bill that you can’t pay in full, please do not

ignore it. Contact your utility company and ask about energy assistance.

Based on eligibility, you may be able to enter into a payment agreement.

The Public Service Commission reminds consumers of things they can do, at no cost and low cost, that can make a difference on energy conservation and utility bills.

Some no-cost ways to conserve energy include: making sure vents are not blocked by furniture or drapes; turning off lights not being used; using cold water when washing clothes; letting the sunlight into your home during the winter and keeping it out in the There are also a number of low-cost energy savings actions such as: replacing the furnace filter monthly if dirty; installing switch and outlet gaskets/foam inserts on outer walls; installing plastic on windows; and installing an energy efficient thermostat.

Safety is also important during the cold winter months. If you know of someone who is ill or who lives alone, check on them to be sure they are staying warm and safe. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer if heating sources are not properly ventilated.

USDA Funding Available for Home Purchases/Repairs The Moberly USDA Rural Development office has announced that funding is now available for all Rural Development Housing Programs. The Moberly office serves Adair, Chariton, Knox, Macon, Randolph, Schuyler, and Scotland Counties.

Many individuals have a dream of someday owning their own home. USDA Rural Development is able to make that iconic American Dream a reality for so many families in rural Missouri. USDA Rural Development is also able to assist those individuals that already own their homes with needed home repairs.

Rural Development offers three single-family housing programs—the 504 Home Repair Loan and Grant Program, the 502 Direct Housing Loan Program, and the Guaranteed Housing Loan Program.

Grant and one percent loan funds are for essential repairs needed to make homes safe and sanitary and to remove health and safety hazards. Most repairs completed under the program are for roof, siding, window and door replacement, electrical repairs, furnace or air conditioning replacement, and other repairs needed to keep the home livable.

To qualify for the program applicants must own and occupy the home and have an income within Rural Development guidelines. Homeowners must be age 62 or older to qualify for a grant. One percent loans are repaid on a 1020 year term and require monthly payments.

Grant funding is limited and many times repairs will be funded with a combination of a loan and grant. The program paperwork is relatively simple for applicants with no initial cost involved.

Work will be completed by a contractor of the applicant’s choosing. Those interested in the program are encouraged to contact the USDA Rural Development office for specifics on

all the eligibility criteria.

502 Direct Housing Loan Program Through Rural Development’s Direct Housing Loan Program, applicants may obtain 100% financing to purchase a home.

Applications are made directly to a Rural Development office.

The purpose of the loan is to provide financing at reasonable rates and terms with no down payment.

The current interest rate is 4% which is on a fixed 33-year term. Some buyers may also qualify for payment assistance which may reduce the effective interest rate, thus reducing the monthly payment.

This payment assistance benefit has the potential of making the monthly payments less than rent payments for some applicants.

Real estate taxes and insurance are escrowed as part of the monthly payment and some or all of the closing costs may even be able to be included in the loan. Eligible applicants can purchase an existing dwelling, purchase a site and construct a dwelling, or purchase a newly constructed dwelling.

Eligibility for this program is to individuals or families who meet certain criteria. Some of the criteria include: be a U.S. citizen, use the home to be purchased as the primary residence, be of legal age to incur a loan obligation, meet income guidelines for the county that they wish to live in, have good credit history, and have repayment ability for the home that they wish to purchase. Those interested in the program are encouraged to contact the USDA Rural Development office for specifics on all the eligibility criteria.

Guaranteed Housing Loan Program For those applicants that exceed the income limits of the 502 Direct Loan Program, a Guaranteed Housing Loan may be an option. Applicants may have an income of up to 115% of the median income for

the area. These loans are made by approved local lenders and Rural Development guarantees the loan to the lender. Loans have a 30-year term with interest rates determined by the lender. There is no required down payment and some or all of the closing costs may be able to be included in the loan. Applicants must be able to afford mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance, and have reasonable credit histories.

Further information on these housing programs or other Rural Development programs is available by visiting USDA Rural Development’s web site at http://www.rurdev.usda. gov/mo or by contacting Catherine Linneman or Janet Bottoms at the Moberly Rural Development office, 2995 County Road 1325, Moberly, Missouri 65270; by phone at (660) 263-7400, Ext. 4; or by email at catherine.linneman@mo.usda. gov or janet.bottoms@ mo.usda.gov .

USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has an active portfolio of more than $197 billion in loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America.

President Obama’s plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President’s leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening America’s economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA’s investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values.

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NECAC Honored For Home Repair Program

Pictured, from left are NECAC Weatherization Director Ken Schneidler; Deanna Feldmann, a loan officer at HNB National Bank in Bowling Green; Bob Morrow, vice president and commercial lender at HNB National Bank in Bowling Green; Naomi Boss, field representative for Congressman Sam Graves; Curt Heidt, community investment officer with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines; Pam Anglin, housing programs director for USDA Rural Development; NECAC Deputy Director for Housing Development Programs Carla Potts; Sherri Allen, vice president and branch manager of HNB National Bank in Bowling Green; NECAC President and Chief Executive Officer Don Patrick; NECAC Board Secretary and Pike County Board Member D. Randall Cone; Weatherization Assistant Director Charles Sidwell; and Shelba Northcutt of People’s Bank and Trust Company of Troy.

A program that provides homeowners with up to $5,000 of repairs for just a $30 fee is celebrating the investment of $5.3 million and repairs to more than 1,200 homes in 10 Northeast Missouri counties.

The agency that made it happen is the not-forprofit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) headquartered in Bowling Green.

NECAC was honored Feb. 21 by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for investing $5.3 million of Strong Communities Fund affordable housing grants in 10 counties.

NECAC works on the program in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank member institutions in Northeast Missouri.

The agency also received a $500,000 check for the latest grant expanding into St. Charles County through a partnership with the People’s Bank and Trust Company of Troy.

“We are very honored and very proud to receive this recognition,” said NECAC President and Chief Executive Officer Don Patrick. “This is a great program that has a tremendous impact for our neighbors in need and our local economies. Nothing makes communities stronger than to see people invest in the value of their homes.”

“Through these grants, our members and notprofit partners are able to bring stability to the lives of the recipient families and individuals and strengthen the communities that they live in,” said FHLB Des Moines President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Swanson. “Their needs are met through the work of local lenders who partner with FHLB Des Moines to provide these important dollars without taxpayer funding.”

The program has helped more than 1,200 home-

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by Kathy Nickerson

The Heartland Eagles traveled to Joplin over the weekend to take part in the state basketball tournament sponsored by the Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association. Both the boys and girls teams made a great showing, with the boys bringing home a third place trophy. Heartland Eagles also had three players named to the AllTournament Teams for their outstanding performances.

This was especially gratifying, because both teams are young this year and some players have very lit-

tle experience. They have shown real drive, commitment, and team spirit. We hope they have grown in some areas of Godly character while having fun, too.

The next big basketball event will be an evening of hoops for charity on February 28th. During those games the high school players and staff members will assemble dream teams and challenge one another. All proceeds from the event will go toward our Penny Wars to support missions in the Middle East this year.

owners in Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby counties make needed repairs that they likely would not have been able to do otherwise.

NECAC replaced windows and installed insulation and a new furnace last year at the Bowling Green home of Virgil and Dorothy Langley.

“It was a Godsend,” Dorothy Langley recalled. “If it weren’t for NECAC, there’s no way we could have done it.”

Langley said the work cut the retired couple’s electricity bill in half and significantly lowered natural gas costs.

“I can’t tell you how satisfied I am,” Langley said. “I feel really blessed.”

NECAC Deputy Director for Housing Developments Carla Potts remembers that the agency got involved in 2006 after she visited with Chuck Brazeale, who at the time was president of The Paris National Bank in Monroe County. He suggested NECAC apply for a grant with the Federal Home Loan Bank.

“It just shows you that

small conversations can lead to big things,” Potts said. “We couldn’t be happier with this partnership. Through the Federal Home Loan Bank and its member institutions, we’ve been able to help keep the housing stock in Northeast Missouri viable.”

That first year, NECAC partnered with United State Bank of Lewistown, Perry State Bank of Hannibal, The Paris National Bank of Paris and the Macon Atlanta Bank of Macon to make repairs at homes in Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe and Ralls counties.

A year later, NECAC was awarded Federal Home Loan Bank grants to repair apartment complexes in Steelville, Bourbon, Cuba, New London and Monroe City.

Also in 2007, NECAC teamed up with the American Bank of Missouri in Montgomery City to make repairs at homes in Montgomery County.

The Federal Home Loan Bank and the People’s Bank and Trust awarded NECAC grants in 2011 and again in 2013 for Pike and Lincoln counties.

NECAC also has worked on the program with Community State Bank of Missouri, HNB National Bank and the Bank of Cairo and Moberly.

To qualify, applicants must own their homes and meet income guidelines.

They also have to pay a $30 filing fee. A wide variety of work up to $5,000 per home can be done, including roof replacements, electrical and plumbing updates, window and door renovations and disabled access work.

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Elmer Items

by Pam Burris

Hope everybody out there are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I sure know I am tired of winter and all the problems it has brought.

But know it could of been worse and were for many people throughout the area and nation.

Bro. Danny Welte was a luncheon guest of Dean and Pam Burris on Wednesday.

Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton of Trenton spent Friday night with Roger, Betty and Matt Tipton in Macon. Mike ran in a race in Columbia and placed 3rd in his age division and 30th out of 200+.

Mike is running for Imagine No Malaria this year to help raise the awareness of how bad it is in Africa.

We are proud sponsors of Mike.

Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton of Trenton had supper with Dean and Pam Burris on Saturday night. Mady and Maddox were wondering what their friend Masen Howe was doing and his Mom

told me he was too. Maybe next time when they have more time they can visit each other.

Elmer Baptist Church had 17 in attendance for Sunday school and worship on Sunday. Bro. Welte’s message was taken from Luke 3:4-13, dealing with temptations Jesus faced and we face.

Elmer Baptist Church had their Mission Study after a carry-in meal on February 16. It was entitled “Comfortable Donation or Complete Devotion? Are we like the chicken, which gives a small part of herself when she gives us an egg or are we like the pig, that gives his all, when we have bacon or ham? Those attending were Bro. Danny and Donna Welte from Lancaster; Alvina Howe; Debbie Atha from Ethel; Madison Peavler and Dean and Pam Burris. We will meet the third Sunday in March if the weather permits with a carry-in meal at noon at the church and study to follow. All are welcome.

CAC and local sub-contractors.

“The idea is to make the homes safer and better to live in,” Potts said. “By investing in their home, participants in this program are cementing their roots, which can only help communities.”

In St. Charles County, NECAC plans to tie in the FHLB program with its Healthy Homes Initiative.

Healthy Homes is a partnership between NECAC, the Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Wells Fargo and SSM Health Care -- St. Louis.

Fifteen homes in St. Charles County and 15 in St. Louis County are being weatherized with the goal of reducing return hospital visits by removing unhealthy conditions.

Each year, FHLB Des Moines returns 10 percent of its net income to communities throughout its five-state district. As part of FHLB Des Moines’ Strong Communities Fund, the 2013 Competitive Affordable Housing Program awarded almost $14 million to home programs across the Midwest.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a wholesale cooperative bank that provides low-

cost shortand long-term funding and community lending to nearly 1,200 members, including commercial banks, saving institutions, credit unions and insurance companies.

The Bank is wholly owned by its members and receives no taxpayer funding. The Des Moines Bank serves Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota, and is one of twelve regional Banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

NECAC is a 12-county area not-for-profit social service, community health and public housing Community Action Agency.

The agency contracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other notfor-profit organizations to operate and administer programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disadvantaged from its central administration office in Bowling Green and service centers in each county.

More information about the Federal Home Loan bank program is available by calling Potts at (573) 324-6622.

Joe Koenen, Agri-Business Specialist MO FENCE LAW eral law counties (Clark REVISITED – II among others) the liveLast week I began my stock owner is the person yearly review of Missouri’s legally responsible for complicated fence law. To- the boundary fence. The day I will continue that by other party can only be discussing who is legally required to contribute if responsible for building they own livestock {yes, 1 and maintaining a bound- horse or bucket calf is liveary {between 2 or more stock} and said livestock is landowners} fence. in field or pasture against If you own land in the the other livestock owner.

16 local option law coun- I know of folks that put ties (Putnam, Sullivan and a hot wire 25 feet off the Macon are included in property line to try and that), the law states that get out of paying for the the landowner is legally fence but there are lots of responsible for the bound- pitfalls with that. I will disary fence. If one landown- cuss those in coming artier has a need (livestock is a cles. The law says if both need but so might be CRP are required to contribdepending on your inter- ute (both own livestock pretation of that term), against it) then they must then both or all landown- agree within a reasonable ers are legally obligated time to build or repair the to do their portion of the fence. Interpretation is boundary fence. The law again a big issue as define further states that if one reasonable? Is it 2 months landowner refuses then or 2 years? the other can send them a Finally, a tradition in letter giving them 90 days Missouri is that you can to start building or main- clear 10 feet off of the taining said fence. One of fence line to put in a new the issues that come up is fence. Traditions (no matif the 2 parties disagree on ter how good they are) whether or not the fence are not law and so if your can be repaired or needs neighbor doesn’t agree to be replaced. Three dis- to it you cannot remove interested parties can be anything not obstructing appointed and can decide the actual fence. I will disthat if needed. cuss more on that in future In the updated gen- weeks also.

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Local Youth Hunts in Texas

Shane Levett, pictured above, hunted wild hogs and Catalina rams while hunting in Texas the weekend of February 14th & 15th. Shane is the son of Kara Cook.

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Clarence Care Center

By: Kim Hutcherson

Doug Beldon, John Laye, and Rhian Beldon led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday. Those attending were Darrell McDowell, Helen Griswold, Colleen Reid, Virginia Clem, Joann Wood, Jane Allen, Carrie Allen, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Larry Vaughn, Doreena Young, Grace Killen, Blanche Hoffman, Isabel Hutcherson, Frank & Martha Mason, Jim Hill, and Norma Latimer.

Our favorite story teller, Bill Bevan, was here this afternoon. The residents relaxed while Bill read to them and brought the pages of another book to life.

Patrice Reese, Monroe County Conservation Agent, visited with the residents Monday. She presented a very interesting program on the birds of Missouri. Holly and the residents played Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Carlene Waack, Martha

Mason, and Colleen Reid.

This evening, Susan Bentley played the piano for the residents. The residents love playing Name That Tune with Susan!

Tuesday, Holly and the residents played the Nintendo Wii Shooting Range game. Team 2, Virgie Engle, Carlene Waack, and Colleen Reid, won the most games. Helen Griswold received the most individual points.

The Home Baked Love cooking class met this afternoon. One of our favorite friends, Molly, came out Wednesday to see all the residents. Molly brought her faithful owner, Harold, with her. She went up and down the halls visiting everyone, offering paw shakes, and even doing a few new tricks. The Clarence Elementary Kindergarten students and their teacher, Mrs. Adams, were also here this morning. They sang some fun songs for the residents,

along with reading aloud to them. The residents and kindergartners then played with Play-Doh and made some really cool pictures before the morning came to an end.

The Clarence First Christian Church Youth Group and their pastor, Dan Hogan, came by this afternoon.

The Friendship Design class met Friday. They made the most creative candy dishes out of lace doilies.

The residents played the card game, SkipBo, this afternoon.

Dorothy Dee Daniel won the most games. Bill Lear & Friends entertained us this evening by singing and playing some of the residents’ favorite songs.

It was the perfect ending to our day.

Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study Friday. The study title was “How Did We Get Here.... and Why?” Holly and the

residents played Popcorn Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Isabel Hutcherson, Martha Mason, and Paul Tracy.

Saturday, Ronnie Shores shared his collection of music cd’s with the residents, then in the afternoon, the residents watched “Once Upon A Time In The Old West” during Movie Time with Darrell.

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of Jim Hoffman.

Jim was a board member here at the Care Center for many years. His love and devotion for our home, its residents and staff, will be greatly missed. Thank you for the memories, Jim - you will be forever loved.

We would like to thank Shirley Tracy, Bob Rhoten, Richard & Charlotte White, and the Clarence Elementary Kindergarten Class for their recent donations to the Care Center.

We are certainly blessed.

Got cabin fever? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to discover nature & spend an evening with wildlife 6-9 p.m. on Mar. 25 in the gym at Macon High. Activities include a youth archery range, laser shot, fly tying, wildlife art, turkey and waterfowl call demonstrations, & a live reptile and amphibian educational booth. At 7 p.m.,

the World Bird Sanctuary will hold a presentation on birds of prey, featuring a live eagle. Additionally, certified deer antler scorers will be present to measure trophy whitetails & see how it compares to the “Missouri Monarch”, the current state record whitetail trophy.

“This event is a great opportunity to have fun and to educate children and

adults about issues relating to conservation,” said MDC Conservation Agent Matt Bergfield. “MDC staff will be available to answer questions about ponds and lakes, trees & forests, and just about any upland game wildlife you can think of.”

Information about various types of outdoor activities at local publicly owned areas will be avail-

able from staff. Members from partner organizations including Missouri State Parks, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and several area businesses will be there hosting information booths & answer questions.

Grab the family & head out to learn more about Missouri’s forest, fish and wildlife at MDC’s Evening with Wildlife.

Join MDC for an Evening with Wildlife

Academic All State in Softball

2013 Academic All State in Softball (l-r): Alley Gregory, Katie Lene, Morgan Kimmel with Coach Woodward. They are awarded this prestigious honor by fulfilling a number of requirements: Only open to Sophomore-Senior, a 3.5 or higher GPA or score a 24% on the ACT and have to be starters on the 2013 roster. No other girls were selected from our conference. These are the ONLY ones to achieve this honor. Beauty, brains and athletic - a trifecta in these young adults. CONGRATLUATIONS! And way to go ladies!!!

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MO FENCE LAW REVISITED – III Last week I discussed who can be required to contribute to a boundary fence and how that happens. Today I will continue and expand on that discussion from last week.

I discussed the fact that tradition in Missouri (all counties) allows 10 feet on each side of the boundary fence to be cleared of any brush or debris. However, if a neighbor refuses to allow that then you can only remove those trees/brush that are actually obstructing (in the fence or over top of it) the fence. You do have the legal right to go onto your neighbor’s land to cut down or remove any tree or brush, etc. that is lying over your fence and thus damaging said fence.

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are a neighbor that doesn’t want trees removed in that 10 feet strip that if your trees then fall over the fence doing damage later on that you are responsible for repairing that damage that you caused. The 10 feet is a very good tradition but it is a tradition and not the law nonetheless.

Ownership of the fence can cause lots of issues and conflicts also. In the local option counties (Putnam, Sullivan and Macon) you both own an undivided 100% of the boundary fence and as such one of you cannot remove it (even your portion) without the okay of each. At a minimum, you should both agree as to whether or not the fence needs replaced but I recognize that isn’t always easy either. In

the updated general law counties (Clark), the livestock owner is the “legal” owner of the fence so they can determine when to remove it unless you both own livestock. I know this makes some folks upset if they built the fence before August 28, 2001 (the date the law changed) and now don’t own livestock but that is the way it is.

Memory Day March 5th

Advocates to meet with legislators and discuss the importance of state funding for caregiver respite.

The Missouri Coalition of Alzheimer’s Association Chapters will host its annual Memory Day at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Advocacy training begins at 11 a.m., followed by a special program in the Capitol Rotunda at noon and legislative visits from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. A light lunch in included.

There is no fee to attend, but advance registration is encouraged by calling 573.443.8665.

“This is an opportunity for our advocates to meet with their state senators and representatives to discuss the importance of state funding for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,” said Linda Newkirk, executive director, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter.

“Advocacy is an important part of our mission, so we are thrilled to provide a platform of engagement for those impacted by this devastating disease.”

During their visits, attendees are encouraged

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Clarence Chronicles

by Patty Truitt

By Carolyn Mueller

One month after Lily’s miraculous recovery, on May 22, 2011, a tornado hit Joplin, Missouri.

Located in an area of the heartland known as Tornado Alley, the city is well acquainted with such weather.

No resident on this stretch of flatland ever spends a summer feeling entirely safe.

But the twister that hit Joplin late in the afternoon of Sunday, May 22, was quite a different beast.

The category F-5 monster was the deadliest tornado to hit the US since 1947. There is a north and south side to this town of 50,000, and the tornado blasted smack through the center, annihilating everything in its path with merciless 200 mph winds. It killed 161 people and injured another 1,000.

The stormy Monday morning the day after the tornado revealed what looked more like the aftermath of a huge bomb than the result of anything natural. All in all, the Joplin tornado caused $2.8 billion in damage, and it reshaped the hometown of Tara Prosser and her dog, Lily.

As the tornado approached Joplin, Tara, her husband Jeff, their kids, and the dogs were driving in their new camper on an inaugural journey to Arkansas for a search and rescue (SAR) dog training clinic. Jeff tried to hurry home. He’s a bit of a weather watcher, and he saw storms coming. Jeff wanted the new camper in the garage before things got bad.

CHAPTER 5: The Tornado It had been four years since Tara and Lily began their training in search and rescue. As her passion for SAR grew, Tara had found other interested friends. A few accompanied them on the Arkansas trip. Everyone watched the weather. A phone rang. A friend in Joplin called.

“It’s here,” he said, before the line suddenly went dead.

Though they were still hours from Joplin, the weather system moving through the Midwest that day collided with their van in Northern Arkansas.

Hail battered the windshield, and the wary travelers pulled over at a Best Western to wait out the storm.

In Joplin, the clouds gathered, turning the sky a sickly green, like an old bruise. Rotation began, and the tornado touched down just west of Joplin, near the Kansas state line. It marched toward the southwest corner of the city, gaining power. As it entered the more densely populated areas of Joplin it strengthened significantly. The trees, buildings, cars and debris sucked into its monstrous, rotating mass added to its intensity.

By the time the tornado reached the center of Joplin it had become a true monstrosity of a storm. It traveled at

least 22 miles across the area. Everything was dark.

It was 10 p.m. before the Prosser family and SAR crew reached home. With the power out, the new reality of their lives remained veiled from them by the night.

Upon their arrival, Jeff immediately changed clothes and disappeared into the darkness, not to be seen again by his family for several days.

As the man in charge of the paramedic force, Jeff needed to be at the forefront of rescue efforts.

Tara and Lily fell into an uneasy sleep in the pitch black of a very dark night.

Dig A Little Deeper!

Visit the following site to learn about tornado classifications: enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ weather/tornado/fscale. Imagine you are a meteorologist for a local news station. Explain the different tornado classifications to your TV viewers.

In the News: Use the newspaper to find your local weather forecast. What is the predicted high temperature of the week? What is the predicted low temperature? What is the difference between those two numbers? What is the average predicted temperature for the week? State the mean, median, and mode of the temperatures.

For a companion teacher guide, visit mo-nie.com and use code: teachmo14.

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The good news is that it is getting warmer. We have not been below 0 for several nights now. Had snow, freezing rain, sleet, rain, cloudy, sunny and warm on Monday, You got a little of everything then.

But today was warmer and tonight it is just raining. Come on Spring.

Just remember if we get thunder and lighting in February, it will frost in May. So don’t get in too big a hurry to plant garden this spring.

Kenny and I were at the social event of the season last Sunday. At 3pm we went to the Clarence Civic Club for the 9th birthday party of our granddaughter Miss Norma Wood. Those from her class attending were Milli, Karlee, Carly, Lily, Abby, and Ami. Cousins attending were Katherine Claus of Callao and J.T. and Garrett Thorton of Macon Norma’s sister Bella was in attendance, as were Aunt Jeanette, Uncle Jason, Grandma Brenda Thorton, Grandma and

Grandpa Kenny and Patty Truitt and Mommy and Daddy Raymond and Jessica Wood.

We all had a wonderful time, the girls did face painting and all were very creative with stencils, paint and glitter. The girls had great fun painting each other’s face. I even got in on the fun and painted a butterfly on Milli’s beautiful face.

We played games, had cake and ice cream and then the grand finish was Norma opening her many gifts. It was a very fun afternoon and everyone had a great afternoon.

When we left the party I took Katherine home to Callao. My daughter Laura and Mitch were busy working on the big beautiful house they are renovating. Every time I go over there I am amazed by how much work has been accomplished in only a few days.

Well I will try to have a lot more news for you next week. Pray you have a blessed week. Patty

Atlanta News

by Marsha Hammons

Dolores Harpster and Marsha Hammons had lunch at KFC on Sunday.

Mae Graham and Rhoda Graham went to the doctor and ate out in Kirksville

Tuesday afternoon.

Cody Stuart visited his grandmother, Dolores Harpster one day last week.

approved a loan of $41,100 and a grant of $7,500 for the Community Facility Loan and Grant program.

The recipient, Macon County Economic Development, Inc., will be using the funds to purchase three police vehicles to continue to provide quality services and safety to the 5,471 citizens in the truly rural area of the City of Macon in

Development provided a Rural Business Enterprise Grant in the amount of $35,000 to Macon County Economic Development in FY’13 to provide training sessions to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Macon County. The loan terms are 3 years at 4.375 percent at a total of $48,600.

Loan Approval and Grant for MCED Rural Development has northeast Missouri. Rural

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Macon Police Department Report On 02/11/14, the Macon Police Department’s School Resource Officer investigated a report of atheft taking place on school grounds. A student reportedly had an undisclosed amount of cash missing from their belongings while in PE class. As a result of the investigation, police recovered the stolen money and arrested a 19-year old black male student for stealing. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date.

On 02/11/14 at approximately 8:15pm, the Macon Police Department responded to a report of adomestic disturbance in the 500 block of West Goggin Street. As a result, police arrested a 52-year old white male of Macon for domestic assault. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date.

On 02/12/13 at approximately 8:00pm, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Maffry and Weller Streets. During the contact, the driver stated he did not have a valid license. Police confirmed this information and as a result, the driver was arrested for exceeding the posted speed limit and driving while license suspended. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department C Y

for processing and was later released on summons pending a municipal court date.

On 02/12/14 at approximately 10:07pm, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Briggs and Wedgewood Drive.

During the contact, the officer was notified of an active arrest warrant for a passenger of the vehicle out of Belton (MO). The passenger, a 40-year old white female of Kansas City (MO), was arrested on the active arrest warrant and was transported to the Macon County Jail to be held in lieu of bond.

On 02/13/14 at approximately 3:45pm, the Macon Police Department was investigating a report of failure to return rental property. An officer responded to an apartment in the 100 block of Vine Street in attempt to locate the suspect and/or rental items. During the contact, police made contact with two other occupants of the apartment and suspected possible drug activity taking place. Police obtained consent to search the apartment and in doing so seized items to include drug paraphernalia, marijuana and methamphetamine. As a result, police arrested two suspects which were transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and were later taken to the Macon County Jail where they were placed on 24-hour hold. Formal charges were

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later filed against Corey W. Barney, 33 of Macon and Crystal R. Barron, 32 of Macon forpossession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both suspects have a bond amount of $10,000.00 cash only bond each. Barney also had an active arrest warrant out of Lafayette County (MO) for criminal non-support with $3,000.00 cash only bond.

On 02/14/2014 at approximately 9:15am, an officer of the Macon Police Department served anactive arrest warrant in the 100 block of North Rubey Street. Police arrested a 24-year old black male of Macon for an arrest warrant out of Boone County for probation violation.

The male suspect was transported to the Macon County Jail to be held in lieu of bond.

On 02/14/14, an officer of the Macon Police Department attempted service of a municipal arrest warrant in the 800 block of Sheffield Drive. As a result, police arrested a 24-year old white female of Macon with active arrest warrants out of the City of Macon and Macon County. While making contact with the suspect, police were notified of another arrest warrant for a 34-year old white female who had just left the residence. Police located the suspect in the 700 block of East Briggs Drive and placed her under arrest for an active arrest warrant out of Macon

County. Both female suspects were transported to the Macon County Jail to be held in lieu of bond.

On 02/15/2014, the Macon Police Department investigated a report of a digital camera located in a public restroom which was being used to video activity in the restroom.

The camera was turned into law enforcement for further investigation and was reportedly removed from a business located in the 500 block of East Briggs Drive. The Macon Police Department with the assistance of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the FBI, investigated the complaint and arrested a 33-year old white male of Atlanta for invasion of privacy. The male suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for questioning and was processed before being placed on 24-hour hold at the Macon County Jail. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Macon Police Department and FBI also executed a search warrant at a residence in Atlanta where numerous items were seized for further analysis. Formal charges were filed against Benjamin P. Smith of Atlanta with bond being set at $50,000.00 cash only.

Additional charges may be filed pending the outcome of the continued investigation.

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

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Wednesday February 26, 2014

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Seibert Club Meets

The Seibert Club of La Plata met Wed. February 19 at the Baptist Life Center in La Plata. Hostess Marsha Yahl decorated the table with red & white streamers and a red vase holding long-stem roses. President Irene Osborn opened the meeting &Dora Lovingier led in prayer.

The first order of business was to judge the decorated club books. Leila Ward was the winner of dishwashing soap and a calendar/note pad. Roll Call was answered with “What do you do with your old Christmas cards?” Several said they keep them at least 2 years so they can refer to them for an address.

Minutes of the January meeting were read by Sec. Kathy East & they were approved.

Leila Ward gave the Treasurer’s Report, which was also approved. A bill, which was approved, was presented

by Dora for valentines and club books sent to our “Ladies for Loving”. She also needs a book of stamps & Leila will purchase those.

Items for Victim Support Services (VSS), Kirksville, were collected & Marsha will deliver them following our meeting. Included were motel type soaps & shampoos, etc., toilet paper, paper towels, & napkins. Thank you to members of the community who assisted with this project!!! These items may be left at the La Plata Library during regular hours.

Irene relayed belated January birthday greetings to Dora & wished Marsha birthday greetings for February.

Marsha conducted the “Hostess with the Mostest” contest. Each person

picked an envelope containing a valentine with 1 to 4 hearts on it. Each heart represented 25¢ that was paid into the Treasury.

Irene was the winner with 4 & she received round plastic bowls/covers.

Kathy gave devotions on “The Top Ten Predictions for 2014.” She then presented the program on “Remembering Hickam Field,” by Vicki Cox & “Reflections On Pearl Harbor,”

by Admiral Chester Nimitz. She also read some short funny articles, “Curtain Rods,” “Left Brain,” & “So That’s It.” As Marsha read “My Valentine Friend,” we passed prize sacks whenever the word “You” was read.

Everyone received either a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book & body lotion, or a notepad & pen.

Dora read a letter from Betty Cribb, which was addressed to everyone.

While Marsha prepared refreshments, we made words out of “Sweethearts” and Dora was the winner with over 40 words. She received a roll of paper towel and a small calendar and notepad.

Refreshments of cheese spread, sliced cheese, crackers, strawberry/pretzel dessert & beverages were served along with mixed nuts, & wrapped chocolate. As the meeting closed, Marsha gave each member a long-stem red rose & a small heartshaped box of chocolates.

The next meeting will be March 19, with Leila Ward as hostess. Roll Call will be “Make a statement using your three initials.”

Time was spent visiting & the items for VSS were loaded into Marsha’s vehicle.

Macon Library News

The Macon Public Library has an activity this month just for you. Preschoolers join up on Monday mornings at 10:30am for Childrens Story­ time.

Listen to great stories, make and play with some cool things! Don’ miss March 3, we are celebrating Dr. Suess’s birthday with the story The Cat in the Hat. Adults join the fun on Mondays at 1:00 with Jan’s Circle of Sharing. During month of March Jan will be sharing Basic Sewing Techniques. Learn to sew on buttons, hem pants, patch holes and more.

You may bring your sewing projects and questions.

Please sign up today.

The Special event of the month: Tuesday, March 4 at 1:00pm Pat Kindle is

giving a presentation on How to Sell on Ebay. Everyone welcome.

I­Pad users learn how to take pictures and make a picture album during i­ Pad support programs on Tuesday, March 6 at 1:00pm and Thursday, March 20 at 6:00pm.

Please come in and sign up. Bring your i­ pad and questions with you.

Great news for our children!!! The Macon Public Library has once again been awarded a Library Services and Technology (LSTA) Grant for the Summer Reading Program of $5,942.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Suess

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of William A. Tuggle, Deceased Estate No. 14MA-PR00006

In the Matter of Sally Ann Caldwell, Disabled Estate No. 13MA-PR00068

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Supervised)

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of William A. Tuggle, Decedent: On February 7, 2014, Mary J. Tuggle was appointed the Personal Representative of the estate of William A. Tuggle, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The Personal Representative’s address is: 502 W. Phipps, La Plata, MO 63549.

The Personal Representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Wallace W. Trosen, One Crown Drive, P.O. Box 267, Kirksville, MO 63501 and 660-665-4070.

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SALLY ANN CALDWELL, a disabled person: On February 4, 2014, Richard Caldwell was appointed conservator of the estate of Sally Ann Caldwell, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The business address and telephone f the Conservator are: 7N345 Stevens Glen Road, St. Charles, IL 60175; 630-886-9237.

All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

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 537.021, RSMo.

Date of First Publication: 02/19/2014

Date of the decedent’s death: 11/18/2013 Date of First Publication: 02/ 12/2014

Mark Spidle, Deceased.

/s/ Denice Zebarth, Probate Clerk Publication Dates: February 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 2014.

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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No. 14MA-PR00009

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Independent) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Mark Spidle, Deceased: On February 14, 2014, Connie Spidle was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Mark Spidle, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri.

The Personal Representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

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The Personal Representative’s address and phone number is: 501 Lamb Avenue, Macon,MO 63552; 660676-1802.

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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 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: October 18, 2013 Date of First Publication: February 19, 2014 /s/ Denice Zebarth, Probate Clerk Publication Dates: February 19, 26, March 5 and 12, 2014.

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The Home Press • maconhomepress.com

Each month one of these great local restaurants will be featured! Please look for our Restaurant guide in the last issue of every month. Tell them you saw their ad in The Home Press!

La Pachanga 660-956-9015 1155 North Brown St. in La Plata

R E S TAU R A N T G U I D E Hours: Sun.–Thur.: 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri. and Sat.: 11:00 am–10:30 pm Delivery Mon.–Sun.: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

In May 2003, Jeri Reese purchased Raspberry’s Bar-BQ from her uncle and aunt, Larry and Ethel Head. The Heads, owners of the Tastee Treat in Brookfield, had purchased Raspberry’s in 2000 from the original owners, Eric and Tammy Raspberry.

Many customers ask where the name Raspberry’s came from and Jeri replies that it was the original owners’ last name.

Jeri has kept most of the original menu with a slight expansion through the last ten years. Customer favorites include the pork steak, the “Razz” – pulled pork on Texas Toast, catfish, breaded tenderloins, loaded French fries, and the snicker pie.

Raspberry’s uses a Southern Pride smoker and

hickory wood to smoke their meats. They will also smoke turkeys and hams when requested.

Raspberry’s has a small staff, but several long-term employees help provide fast, friendly service to both new and loyal customers.

The restaurant has non-smoking seating for 73.

While Raspberry’s does not offer on-site catering, they will prepare meats and side order to be picked up for large groups.

Raspberry’s is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sundays. The phone number is (660) 385-1436. Like Raspberry’s Bar-BQ on Facebook to see the daily specials.

Hwy 63 North in Macon, MO 660-385-1436

South 63 Cafe’

Good Food, Good Friends and Good Times!!

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101 W. Front Avenue New Cambria Missouri 63558

660-226-5999

Mon - Sat: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Sun: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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AJ’s Eat & Drink...

The Steakhouse OUR LOCATION 1407 N. Missouri St. Macon, MO 63552 660-385-1500

Open Monday - Saturday 6 am to 2 pm 1107 S Missouri St Macon, MO 63552 (660) 385-3201

OUR HOURS Open Daily 10:30am - 10:00pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 - 6:00 Bar Open Late

Mon: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm • Tue - Sat: 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Rosie’s Northtown Cafe

Family Restaurant 1116 Country Club Dr. Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-6336 Sun-Thurs 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm

2101 North Baltimore Street Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 665-6002

Open 7 Days Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Breakfast All Day

409 N. Missouri St. Macon, MO 63552 660-395-2500

Mon - Sat 6 am to 3 pm Sunday 6 am to 2 pm

HOMEMADE SPECIALS and SOUPS DAILY

Hours of Operation Sunday: 12:00am - 9:00pm Monday: 6am - 12:00am Tuesday - Saturday: 24 Hours

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FEATURING: Broasted Chicken - Thursdays and Saturdays Broasted Catfish - Fridays 2801 N Baltimore • Kirksville Open Monday - Saturday 5 am to 9 pm Sunday 6 am to 2 pm

Ugo’s PIZZALAND

Pizza Pasta Salad DINE IN OR DELIVERY

660-665-6002

“Where Good Friends Meet”

200 North Macon in Bevier 660-773-5334 Mon - Thu: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Open 6am to 2pm

FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET 5pm to 8pm

SUNDAY BUFFET

Breakfast 8am to 11am Lunch 11am to 2pm

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