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(USPS 088-820) Vol. XXXIX New Series, No. 47 Canton, Mo. 63435 • 28 Pages • 5 Sections • 3 Inserts • 55 cents
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Local schools look at possibility of cooping some sports
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Canton and Highland have long been local rivals at sporting events. That may partially change by fall, 2012. Surveys are being done at both schools to join together for different sports. “Canton would go to Highland for football and Highland would come to Canton for boys and girls soccer,” said Canton R-V Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Cindy Whiston. Larry Post, the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal for Highland, further defined the considerations as junior high and senior high football and boys and girls high school soccer in their respective seasons. (Football and boys soccer are in the fall, girls soccer is in the spring) Highland does not presently offer soccer and Canton doesn’t offer football. The schools would retain and be rivals in basketball, golf, softball, baseball, and other competitions. Post cautioned about jumping to conclusions. “Right now we’re very much in the talking stage,” Post said. “Ultimately it will come to the two school boards. I would imagine they would meet together, but I don’t know if they are required to by MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Athletic Association).” Canton students took a survey about the idea November
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REDMON UPDATES ISSUES WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS
By Dan Steinbeck, Editor dan@lewispnj.com
First District State Representative Craig Redmon told an audience largely of Culver-Stockton College students Nov. 15 some legislation he and his colleagues are addressing. See complete story on page 2A
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Local high school rivals are looking at teaming up for certain sports, including football and soccer. 16. Highland students also of what we’re here to begin their own facilities,” Whiston took a survey. Surveys are be- with – providing more op- said, ing developed from the com- portunities for our students. I Co-oping sports is allowed munities themselves, but the think it could be very positive by the Missouri State High little bit of talk Post has heard for our County and commu- School Activities Associafrom the Highland adults has nity as a whole,” Post said. tion, but schools participatbeen generally positive. Whether the action comes ing in this have a December Concrete numbers weren’t to fruition may depend in part 1 deadline to declare their immediately available for the on what can be arranged in status. Canton Principal Jesse schools, but both Post and uniforms, transportation, and Uhlmeyer has learned other Whiston estimated 80 percent other costs. school districts are considerapproval among their respecBoth athletic directors have ing such co-op ventures, to tive student bodies. talked to some other schools address declining enrollment Canton R-V has since add- that are doing this, compiling issues. ed an on-line survey on the drawbacks and benefits. Both Whiston and Post school’s website http://can“A lot of the schools do this hope MSHSAA would grant ton.k12.mo.us/ to gauge com- differently than we’re dis- an extension, but Post doesn’t munity feedback. cussing. A lot of schools (with know if they would. “I think it could be a benefit sports mergers) already have
Ex-employee charged with theft from college
By Dan Steinbeck, Editor
A work crane that sits on the dam of Lock 20, was taken down by the Corps of Engineers last week to be renovated. Lockmaster Larry Reever said the work crane would be rebuilt. Reever said the lifting of gates on the dam as crews deem necessary is fully automated, and not done by the crane. Instead, the crane is used for maintenance work. Reever indicated it would be some time before the rebuilt crane is replaced on the dam.
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CRENSHAW
A Canton man was lodged in the Lewis County Jail Nov. 17 after his arrest on a stealing charge. According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, James K. Crenshaw, 41, Canton, faces one count of stealing, a class B felony.
Crenshaw, a former CulverStockton College employee, is alleged to have appropriated at least $25,000 from the college over several years. The charge alleges he committed stealing by deceit, reportedly making personal purchases with the college credit card.
Censhaw is also a city alderman and currently is mayor pro-tem and is also a businessman in Canton. Crenshaw is in the Lewis County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash only bond.
COUNTY TAXES HAVE BEEN MAILED By Rita Cox
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Lewis County residents should have received their yearly county tax statement in the mail recently. County Collector Robert Veatch said the statements were mailed November 16. Taxes totaling $5,065,538.80 were billed. Taxes are due December 31 which falls on a Saturday
this year. Veatch reminds taxpayers who are mailing payments that they must be postmarked on or before Dec. 31. The office will be closed Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving. Upcoming holiday hours will be posted in an upcoming issue. There is a credit card payment option, through www.officialpayments.com but Veatch
doesn’t encourage this because of the extra charge on the credit card transaction. The extra charge has to be paid by the taxpayer because the fees can’t be taken from the revenue. Veatch also encourages everyone to look over their tax statements to make sure they are correct, especially on personal property, and make
sure they are being taxed on the right vehicle and to contact his office or the assessors office. Residents should take care these matters as early as possible. Anyone with questions or concerns can call the Collectors office at the Monticello Courthouse at (573) 767-5438.