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Press-News Journal Christmas 2011

(USPS 088-820) Vol. XXXIX New Series, No. 51 Canton, Mo. 63435 • 24 Pages • 2 Sections • 55 cents

Serving the communities of Lewis County, Mo. since 1862

Thursday, December 22, 2011

May the timeless message of Christmas fill your heart and home with joy today and throughout the coming year.

Christmas greetings from the staff of the

Press-News Journal and their families

Bob Ely, Phil Calian, Dan Steinbeck, Paula Christner, Vicki Stiffey, Karin Althoff, Rita Cox, Tej Ghosh, Allen Searson and Brianna Bartlett

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Harmony Peace • Hope • Joy • Health • s• • Prosperity • Love • Happines Success • • e tun For Contentment • Good rriment • Me • Inspiration • Magic • Mirth Reverence • Awe

With A Blizzard Of Best Wishes At The Holidays

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Hope your holiday packs it all us Many thanks for your genero support this year.

Kim Hugenberg Farm Bureau Family of Insurance Co. 877-583-6330

All I want for Christmas is...

How do you make all the toys? I would like stuffed animals with big eyes, a webkins camo and a D.S.I. I will make some cookies for you with my mom. Phoenix How is Mrs. Claus? I would like a DS. I like your rander. Jay Is Rudolf Reel? I would like a air swimr and a remote controlled helicoptr and Harry Potr legos. I will lev you cookies and milk. Lucier How is rudolf doing? I would like surprises and a remot cutrul munster truck and a reel ginee pig. Owen How mine lfs do you have? I would like a heks bug hive and I lile remote control helicopter. I have been good and bad. Matthew What is your favorite color. I want a DSI game and a DS. I want a DS game. Please write back to me. Quintin

Photo by Dan Steinbeck

Macy Hustead, almost 2, of Ewing applies stick glue to a photo frame, one of several crafts for children at the Durham Community Center Christmas party.

How do you get all of the presents to all of the boys and girles? I would like a Barble. Please bring be a DSI What colore you like? Please bring me a DSI. Can I have game. Cadence a present. Dallis How do you get all those presents and how dus roodofs What is your favorit cind of cookies? I would like to nos glow. And how dus your sled fliy. I want a hot wheel have moxe grill. And some more sqwinkes. And some wall track and sum star wars legos. John srpris. Please wtire back to me. Lindsey How do you go to evry kid in one night? Cold you please How do you like lifne in the nrf pole? Please bring me a bring me a blizard maker or a hat just like yours! Carlee DSI. Please bring me a rasing gam for PS2. Please bring me a ps2. Jakob How do you r rindeer fly? Plese bring me a optimic gun and a DSI set with a xbox 3. How dus Rudof’s nose Do you like the north pol? I want a camra Barbe. I want glow at night. Trent a stufted cat that is bron and white. Riley

Merry Christmas! from all of us at the

Press-News Journal

Do you like to livr presnt? Will you bring a DSI. Will What is your farvit colors? For Christmas can I have a you bring a montr truck gams and and a skoobe do DSI. Please can you bring me a stufed bear. Nariah gams. Tyler What is your favrit colors. I love you. How do you dilHow you your raindeer fli? For Christmas I would like vr the presents to the boys and girls? Bring me a DSI. a D.S.I. And a case and a game to! Also I would like a Please bring me a PS. Gavin minny tv. A remote controll are plane oh! p.s. Thanks. I love you. Aviona How do you dlivr all the presins? Please bring me a powr ranjr sword. Do you lick cukes? Tommy How do raindeer fly? I want a DS and a lego star wars DS game. I also want a trampleen. I also want a remote kontroll hellacopter. Kyle

Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear

May your Christmas be Merry and Bright...

From all of us to all of you Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative We will be closed Friday Dec. 23, Monday Dec. 26 and Monday Jan. 2.

Lewis Co. Commissioners Prosecuting Attorney Wayne E. Murphy, Jr. Jules V. DeCoster John Campen Betty Knoche Jesse Roberts Juvenile Office County Clerk’s Office Matt Holt Sharon Schlager Arlene Hinton Tracy Brown Daniel Hannant Donna Lawson Michelle Peavler

From all of us at

Canton State Bank Member F.D.I.C

573-288-4424

www.bankcantonstate.com

Road & Bridge Dept.

William Rash Jr. Charles Brown Jr. Robert Dodd Regina Dredge Roy Hetzler David Keith John Leerhoff Andy Michel Dale Murphy Jerry Patterson William J. Rash Gerald Smith Public Administrator Brett Bozarth Sarah Birsic Circuit Court Russell Steele Fred Westhoff Rebecca Childress Tonya Lutz

Treasurer Kim Porter Coroner Larry Arnold Collector’s Office Robert E. Veatch Patricia Mullenix Donnette Carter Recorder of Deeds Brenda Gunlock Renee Scoggin Assessor’s Office Craig Myers Amy Parrish Jennifer Thomas

Circuit Clerk’s Office Jan Geisendorfer Debbie Price Shirley Hetzler Sheriff ’s Office David Parrish Doretta Allen Luke Barton Corey Bringer Ben Buening Dwight Davis Randy Eaton Jerrod Eisenberg Shannon Finis Sara Garner Tucker Hicks John Kraft Pat McAfee Cheryl McCarty Rob Power Ricky Rudd Kyle Scott Danny Yonker Janitor Frank Twomen

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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QUICK FACTS NAME: Enlightened Little Fellow HEIGHT: 3 foot 9 inches WEIGHT: 48 pounds AGE: Older than you might think POSITION: Master Reindeer Trainer and Flying Test Subject FAVORITE QUOTE: “HO HO HO! Merry Christmas!” Santa Claus SPECIAL SKILLS: Talking to animals, training new elves, predicting weather patterns, making snow angels.

EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Reindeer Assessment and Training, and a B.S. in Snowology.

HOBBIES: Cookie tasting, ice skating, Volunteer Elf Rescue Team (V.E.R.T), and visiting old friends on the Isle of Misfit Toys.

FAVORITE FOOD: Reindeer drops. No, it’s not what you think... they are drops of chocolate glistened with sugar. These are a staple in every E.L.F. diet.

FAVORITE DRINK: Hot chocolate, of course!

FAVORITE TOY: Tool kit. I carry it with me everywhere I go, so that if a child has a toy emergency, I am able to help.

FAVORITE CHRISTMAS STORY: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Rudolph was so flattered that his life story has been made in to a blockbuster movie. He’s really a very humble guy.

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Lewis County Leader

Enlightened Little Fellow (E.L.F.)

Master Reindeer Trainer, Santas Workshop, North Pole Dan Steinbeck of the PressNews Journal spoke with one of Santa’s elves about his career working with Santa during this time of year.

PNJ: What’s like being an elf?

ELF: It’s great! Everyone knows the importance the elves play in helping St. Nick get his sleigh ready and get the goods delivered all across the globe.

PNJ: How many elves are there that prepare for the holiday season?

ELF: That’s really a matter of proprietary concerns, and we really can’t give specifics. Rest assured there are plenty of us to get the job done.

PNJ: How long do you prepare for Christmas Eve? ELF: There are some things that are going on all year long. Of course, the big push is the last six weeks before the big night. In those last six weeks, it is almost non-stop in the workshops and wish list compilation areas.

PNJ: Do all elves work at the North Pole?

ELF: Of course not. Perhaps you are familiar with the more famous of our kin that work in a tree and make cookies.

Many other of our kind are located at secret locations in the world, which again we can’t fully disclose, for proprietary reasons.

PNJ: Do any of the elves get to fly with Santa Claus?

ELF: Generally not. Even with the magic of Christmas, there is little room in the sleigh for all of us.

Each year a few of us are chosen to assist in the gift delivery.

PNJ: What would an elf do at a house?

ELF: Lots of things. We keep the reindeer from leaving while Santa Claus is inside. They aren’t as well mannered as the movies show. We vacuum the Big Guy’s suit from the soot. We may have to keep a dog quiet until we can safely leave the house. We keep the sleigh runners greased, and we remove reindeer droppings. And we get some of the cookies and milk.

Santa can’t eat all of that or there wouldn’t be room

PNJ: Have you personally made the midnight trip?

ELF: Sure have. I’m fortunate to have

made 47 trips. I wish I could make more, but it is a busy, stressful night. There are hundreds of trips Santa Claus didn’t select me to join.

“Perhaps you are familiar with the more famous of our kin that work in a tree and make cookies. Many other of our kind are located at secret locations in the world, which again we can’t fully disclose, for proprietary reasons.”

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PNJ: Hundreds? Just how old are you?

ELF: Yes, I’ve missed hundreds of them, but again, our ages are proprietary information.

Let’s just say we’ve been around longer than you may think.

PNJ: What’s the hardest thing about Christmas Eve? ELF: Two main things – Reindeer exhaust, and crowding in the sleigh.

Ever wonder why our toes on our shoes are curled.

You would curl your feet too, if you had to share the sleigh with thirt…. uhm a bunch of elves and Santa.

PNJ: Is there anything you want to tell Lewis County readers?

ELF: Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

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What Children Really Want For Christmas

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

This float designed by Sue Strub won second place in the LaBelle lighted parade.

Photo by Dan Steinbeck

Simple games for kids during the holidays Kids love to play games, and since there’s a little bit of kid in all of us, why not get family and friends together during the holidays and have some plain, old-fashioned fun. Besides traditional board games, you can create spur-of-the-moment holiday activities with simple items you have around the house.

Christmas card toss finds a use for those outdated cards that you haven’t been able to just throw away. Distribute five cards to each player and place a laundry basket about six feet in front

of each person. With timer set, players attempt to toss their cards into their own basket. The winner is the one who makes the most baskets. Sound easy? You may be surprised.

Children will especially enjoy playing the Santa Beard game. Divide into two teams and have players cover their chins with petroleum jelly. Set up two bowls of cotton balls (smaller ones work best) on the opposite side of the room. At the signal, the first players in line run to their bowl of cotton balls and stick in their

chins, trying to pick up as many cotton balls as possible (no hands allowed).

They return to the line and the next player takes a turn. When all the players have finished, remove the beards and count the cotton balls. The winning team is the one with the most cotton balls. In case of a tie, the team that finishes first is declared the winner. (Be sure to have plenty of paper towels at hand.)

Santa’s bag is great for car trips or when you want a more quiet activity. The first player starts by saying, “I packed Santa’s bag

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and in it I put a toy train.”

The next person says, “I packed Santa’s bag and in it I put a toy train and a doll house.” Each person continues by repeating the previous phrase and adding a new item. If someone forgets an item, they are out of the game. The winner is the last person who can remember everything.

Holidays are an opportunity for a variety of activities. Help keep your season fun-filled by being creative while making memories with family and friends.

Has it ever occured to you in this fast-paced world that all your child may really want for Christmas is to spend a little more time with you?

This year, why not try giving a gift that will allow for just that?

Be honest. Have you ever hesitated purchasing a gift for your child because you knew it would require you to help them put it together, participate in some way or supervise the use of the gift? Have you ever NOT bought a gift because it would infringe on your time? Most parents have.

To avoid getting involved, many parents, whether consciously or unconsciously, purchase gifts that will keep the kids occupied and serve as babysitters while they do something else. Video and computer games are excellent examples. Kids will literally sit in front of the TV or monitor for hours at a time playing these games. Although it is most often a solitary endeavor, friends can join in the fun with multiple player units, serving as a babysitter for multiple kids.

To make a positive impact on your kids’ lives, experts recommend giving gifts that require family participation. Your kids probably won’t appreciate them now, but it will make a difference in the way they view the world and in the way they respond to others.

Try giving an ageappropriate board game,

such as Chutes and Ladders, Life or Monopoly. If these silly games are not for you, there are many educational games that teach geography, history or science.

How about the gift of a good book that you can read to your child? The Harry Potter series is an excellent choice for children seven years or older.

Each book is wonderfully imaginative and entertaining for adults as well as kids. If you’ve already read them, try the Chronicles of Narnia book series.

Flip on the TV and spend some time with the kids watching their favorite show. Notice how excited they get because you’re there with them. It may be difficult to sit through an episode of Hey Arnold or Rug Rats, but try to keep your mind on the show.

Asking questions about the characters will let your kids show off their knowledge. Sit through the commercials, too. During the holiday season, children are bombarded with commercials. Watch the advertisements with them and point out how the advertisers make the toys appear fun or cool. .

While you are spending time with your kids, it’s important to listen carefully. Often, during this time together, kids will express their thoughts or worries unrelated to the subject at hand. Instead of focusing on the board game you’re playing, focus on your child no matter where the conversation leads.

With Warm Wishes At The Holidays

We’d like to deliver a load of best wishes to our patrons, along with a bundle of thanks.

Have a great holiday!

Ayers Oil Company

and Ayerco Convenience Center and Employees Canton

Please come join your family and friends celebrating with Holiday Festivities at our home.

Our residents and staff wish you and yours a Blessed and Joyous Christmas Season!

Lewis County Nursing Home 17528 State Highway 81 Canton, MO 63435 • 573-288-4454

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HO, HO, HO!

My favorite Christmas gift as a child was...

Community members share their memories for their favorite Christmas toy they received as a child. Some of them have kept the toy since childhood.

Buddy L Flat tire wrecker truck Dan Steinbeck Editor Press-News Journal Troll Doll house Sue Ann Gaus Highland Elementary school

Wind up crane Carl LaSalle Flower Mill

Bridal doll Judy Mittleberg Flower Town Florist.

Baby doll Karen LaSalle Flower Mill Horse named Lucky Richard Horner Shelter Insurance

Photo by Allen Searson

Santa made an appearance at Renew All in Canton on Sunday afternoon.

Lionel train Ken Schuetz Shelter Insurance G.I. Joe Jerod Phillips Canton Mayor/Primos

Merry Christmas

and Best Wishes for the New Year Jim & Ginny Oliver Becky Blackburn Christina Woodworth Shirley Dosier Amanda Casby Jennifer Darley & Elves Drake Ruble

Capps Stores Downtown Canton MO

Stretch Armstrong Kristy Elder Napa Baby doll Angie Schaller MFA Dale Evans cowgirl outfit, farm set Brenda Gunlock Lewis County Recorder of Deeds

Toy tractor with a loader Craig Todd Farmer’s Co-op Bump and Go locomotive, four foot toy submarine Dr. Greg Collier Red headed baby doll from Capps Tammy Baalman Rivertown Shirt Shack

He Man Shelby Tonnies Town and County Bank of Missouri

Home BB gun Keith Tonnies Town and County Bank Midwest

Gun Steve Ayers Ayers Oil Company Sled Dixie Janney Janney Construction Baby doll Deb Cottrell Cuttn’ Corner G.I. Joe Adventure Team Training Center Steve McKenzie McKenzie Automotive/ Lewistown Mayor Television Susan Job Todd Dentistry Rocking horse Bill Kloat Bunge’s Red Ryder BB gun Bruce Morrall Beilstein’s Capp gun Marty Miles Missouri Tire Doll Ann Pearl Lewis County Nursing

Barbie playhouse Jan Geisendorfer Lewis County Circuit Clerk Batman and Robyn comic book Chuck Gnuse United State Bank G.I. Joe Craig Redmon Missouri State Representative Chemistry set Michelle Munzlinger Bicycle Tom Lay Canton State Bank

May your holiday be as bright As a Christmas tree that’s all alight; May your joys be many and your cares be few; And may your faith reside with you; And when the trimmings all come down May good fortune hang around!

Town & Country Bank of Missouri 100 N. Main, LaGrange, Mo. 573-655-2297 Member F.D.I.C.

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All I want for Christmas is...

Santa will be very busy this year because all the good little boys and girls in Lewis County have written their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus who has generously shared them with the Press-News Journal.

Canton and Highland kindergarten and first grade teachers helped their students write a letter to Santa.

Some of the teachers wrote their lists for the children, but most first graders were able to write their own letters. Spelling and grammar has not been corrected, because Santa knows what the children are telling him.

Only first names were used.

I would like some new books and a new Barbie. Kacy I want a basketball, a mermaid doll and a basketball hoop. I want a beach ball too. Emily

Highland Kindergarten

I want a choo-choo train, a real phone, and a real laptop.

Thank you for bringing me toys! How are your reindeer doing? Merry Christmas. Kyler

I want a birdhouse for the outside birds. I want a Jack in the Box, a soccer ball and the tic tac toe game that you toss across. Santa, I love you. Remington I want a remote control helicopter, an army set and billion dollars. With the money, I would buy a house out in the woods. I want Ki’dn for my neighbor. Sean I want a zebra, Tiggy Tiger, Reggie Rooster and Sammy Seal. There are my alpha friends we meet at school. I want a real horse that I can ride. Richiya I want a foot massager, a stuffed zebra and a glass of milk. I want some cookies, too. Ryver

I want a remote control train, a penguin Webkin and a new green coat that says Alex on it. Alex I want a baseball, a bat and a basketball. I think I’m done. I can’t think of anything else. Rachael

What I want for Christmas is Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Also I would like some SpongeBob Squarepants music. By the way, I’ve been good this year. I will leave you cookies. Gary I want a skirt, pink slippers and a horse with a string.

How does your reindeer fly? Merry Christmas. Macy I want a play horse, a dress and a Barbie. Also, I want a Barbie house. How do your reindeer fly in the sky?

Desirae I want a Zombie machine I saw on T.V., a rack that you can roll a ball on and a new trampoline. How does your reindeer fly? Merry Christmas. Carson

I want one of those new hang on the wall race car tracks.

I want a new white garbage truck and the hungry hippo game. Logan

I want a baby doll, tractor and a toy four-wheeler. What do you feed your reindeer? Gavin

I want a blue D.S. And some transformer games. I need basketball and sports games too. I want some other transformers that I don’t have. I’m already on the naught list, but I’m trying to get off of it. Blake I want a Wii and a Play Station. I want a remote control helicopter and a remote control car. Merry Christmas.

Ki’dn I want a new pink teddy bear, a new Christmas book bag and a princess stocking that I can hang up. Chloe I want a play phone, a toy basketball and a toy baseball.

HOLIDAY SIGHTS

I want a basketball, a treasure chest full of gold and a real phone. Keagan

I want a bone for my dog, Beretta. I want a pet turtle and a toy T-Rex dinosaur. Elijah

I would like 2 transformers, a colored ball and a little toy clown. That’s all. Shawn

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I want a Nintendo DS, a plastic horse and a play phone. I have been a good girl. Merry Christmas. Madison I want a Justin Bieber microphone, a Barbie and a sand toy off of Barney and the Doo-Doo Bops. I’ve been good. How are your elves? Contessa I want a Barbie Dream house, American Girl doll and a Barbie. What do you feed the reindeer? Merry Christmas. Olivia I want a La La Loopsie, doll and a Barbie. I live in Ewing so you can find me. Merry Christmas. Kia I want a remote control car, a truck and a tractor. How do you make the reindeer fly? Merry Christmas. Denton

Photos by Dan Steinbeck

ABOVE - Sandy Penn and her pet dog both wore light strands in the LaBelle Christmas parade.

BELOW - Bryton Hively, 4, Ewing, gets a hand squeezing icing onto a cookie at the Durham Community Center.

Season’s Greetings From our home to yours!

May the coming season deliver an abundance of peace, joy and happiness to your doorstep.

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We sincerely thank you for your friendship and your loyal business.

From the Officers, Directors and Employees of

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Lewistown - 573-215-2283 • Ewing - 573-209-3223 Member Edina - 660-397-2408 FDIC

Happy Holidays!

Dr. Abueg and the staff at Canton/LaGrange wish you a happy and healthy holiday season and look forward to serving all of your healthcare needs in 2012!

Hannibal Regional Medical Group 1802 Elm St • Canton, MO 573-288-5360 hannibalregionalmedicalgroup.org

Toni Harscher, LPN; Michelle Dietrich, Clinic Coordinator; Connie Dochterman, FNP-BC

Arvin Abueg, MD; Terri Clarkson, Clinic Coordinator; Sandie Kirchner, LPN

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All I want for Christmas is...

May you and your loved ones rejoice in the miracle of this holy season.

May this year hold the new blessings and the promise of lasting peace.

I want an Ipod Touch, a toy watering can and a baby doll. How does your reindeer fly? Merry Christmas.

Zoey

Glory to the King!

I want transformers, tractors and Super Heroes. Is Rudolph real? Merry Christmas. Brayden

Spratt's Woodcraft Harlie and Frances Jct. of 6 & 156, Ewing 573-209-3257

I want transformers, army men and Playdough. I like Santa. Merry Christmas. Aiddin I want a monster truck, car, toy tractor, a combine and a teddy bear. Have you been feeding your reindeer? I’ve been good all year too. Cameron.

I want another Wii pad and another computer for my dad. I love you! Colton I want a real owl and a red rooster. Thank you for bringing all of the things to me. Jewelie I want my own front wheel sits tractor 10/0 and bail forks to go with it. I really like tractors. Morgan I want a nutcracker and a stuffed animal. Thank you!

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I want a baby walker and a walking dog. How are the reindeer? Emily I want a doll that you push and she makes a sound. Also, I want a fake flower pillow. Thank you! Kaley I want a newspaper and a mailbox. How are you doing up in the North Pole? Zach I want a Magic Bake Oven and a Victorious doll that sings. Santa Claus, Happy Christmas and hope you have a great Christmas night! Alayna I want a woody Macow girl and an X-ray machine. How are you Santa? How is Mrs. Claus? Jordan I want a big box full of Art stuff. I want an American doll. How are the reindeer? Isabella I want games and computers. Santa, how are the reindeer? Layton Hi Santa! Can you please give me a John Deere play tractor? And a John Deere skateboard. Please come to my house and give me presents! Cole

Merry Christmas and many thanks for banking with us.

It’s always a pleasure serving good folks like you, and we look forward to doing business with you again in the New Year.

I am going to make you cookies and candy cane cookies. I want ballerina clothes. I need ballerina shoes. Kaitlyn I want an American Girl doll and a Barbie motorcycle.

I hope you have a great Christmas and send out the toys to every people that’s been good! Emma I want Legos and a IKL. I hope you are doing good!

Brady I want a Light Strike and a toy Humpty Dumpty. Jarico

Merry Christmas

M O N T I C E L L O

Member

Representative Craig Redmon Missouri House of Representatives

FDIC

ABOVE - Santa and Mrs. Claus came to the LaGrange Youth Center on Dec. 10. Due to the lack of snow, Santa arrived at the center in a LaGrange police vehicle.

I want a DFI and a DFIXL. How are the black nose and red nose reindeer doing up at the North Pole? Cooper How do reindeer fli? Can I please have a doll with a horse, a doll house? Sydney How do the reindeer fly? I want a Brbe doll that you can hi lit her hair. Chloe How do you get your magic? Can I please have a game and a robot? Aidan I want an iPod touch and a baby crib. How do you fly?

Breanna May I have a X-box 360 with games and a power ranger action figure. Elijah May I please have a finger puppet, Vampire teeth and some earrings? Kaylee

I am honored to serve you as State Representative, and I wish all Lewis County residents a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2012!

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Photos by Rita Cox

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Merry Christmas!

Wishing all a great holiday.

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Flower Mill & Trading Post We Sell “GUNS and Roses” To our friends and neighbors:

It’s a time for laughter and peace on earth, For merriment and joy and mirth.

It’s a time for caring for one another; mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers.

It’s a time for hope and reflections, too, For Goodwill and prayer and faith anew.

It’s a time for sharing and giving, too... Our gratitude to each of you!

Merry Christmas and Many Thanks!

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VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS The Mark Twain Casino in LaGrange presents an impressive display of gingerbread houses.

Employees decorated the houses which showed their creative side and personalities in the designs . Visitors to the casino may view the beautiful display in the banquet room and are encouraged to vote for their favorite house.

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Merry Christmas!

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Season’s Greetings

Photo by Rita Cox

All I want for Christmas is...

I want chips, new clothes and new shoes. Leah

May I have a reindeer antlers. How do elves make toys!

Bradley I would like a starwars legos, a power ranger samurai action figure. How do you get magic? Chase I want a Barbie video, a cute little puppy and a motorcycle princess. Ava

I would like a Pak man gam. Thank you. Austin I would like a arme set. I love you. Trey I would like a fast bik! See you soon. Aiden I would like a puppe. I love you. Emma I would like a pretnd pupe. I love you. Macie

I want a Scooby-Doo First Fright for X-Box 360 and a toy spider. How do the elves make the toys for all the boys and girls? Konner

I would like a truc and a bldozr. Trevor

I want a lala loopsy treehouse and a reindeer. How do the Elves make presents. Jennifer

I would like a nal polih. I love you. Caleigh

Can you please bring me a hat and a cat. How do the reindeers fly? Kaycie How do you fiy? May I please have 4-wheeler and a Ipod. David A army man. I want a DS. I want a dog, a robot. Josh

I would like a DSI. See you soon. Sara I would like ni polish. I love you. Madison I would like a batter pawrd truk. I love you. Zach I would like a swimin pul. Thank you. Kiera I love you. Cayden I would like a brown ber. I love you. Chandler

I would like a arme tanc. Thank you. Blake

I would like a Thapstic. See you soon. Airizona

I would like mak up and nal plsh. And a DSI. I love you. Chloey

I would like a gam. Love you. Morgan I would like a gnne pig. I love you. Dominick

I would like a tran set. See you soon. Lukas

I would like a big girl room and a ipod. Thank you. Deliahi

I would like a wllat. I love you. Brayden

I would like a bab hi chr. I love you. Keara

We are wrapping up another year and want to thank customers and friends for your support!

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I would like a kitten. I love you. Haley

Canton Kindergarten

I would like a 3D DSI. I love you. Kendall

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May Beautiful Moments and Happy Memories surround you with Joy this Christmas.

To our many customers and friends, thanks for your patronage.

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“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord”

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Let us help you with your trimmings this Christmas!

1100 White St. Canton, MO 573-288-4488

Keep The Faith May the miracle of Christmas rekindle your spirits, and may you and your loved ones bask in the glow of a warm and satisfying holiday season.

Jan Geisendorfer

112 W. Main St Lewistown, MO 573-215-2288

750 Rt. C • LaGrange • 573-406-2016

Lewis County Circuit Clerk

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All I want for Christmas is...

O COME LET US ADORE HIM!

With exceeding great joy, we wish you and your family a truly miraculous holiday season. It’s been a privilege for us to serve people like you. Thanks!

Farmers Coop. Services, Inc. Ewing 573-209-3221

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

I would like a DSIXL and Mro Krt. Merry Christmas!

Caleb I would like a pupe and a DSI. I love you. Rezaka I would like a doll and a DSI. I love you. Jaiden I would like a Belle. I love you. Deja I would like a motorcycle. I love you!

I would like a army gz. I love you! Merry Christmas!

I would like a DSI and a dog. Merry Christmas! Robert I would like a ginea pig and a hamesr. Merry Christsmas! Kinsey I would like a toy. Logan I love you! Akeilo I would like a DSI and DS3 and SIXL. Dominique

At this holy time of the year we wish all a Merry Christmas. Thanks for your continued patronage.

Sharpe Insurance Agency, Inc.

405 S. Elm, Street, Lewistown, MO 573-215-2703

To Our Special Friends: May your friends be many...

May your heart be light...

May your home be merry...

May your days be bright...

May your joy be plenty...

May your cares be few...

And may all of your dreams come true!

Heartland Resources Ewing

I would like a dog and a DS. I love you! Merry Christmas! Thank You! Sydney I would like a hamsdr and a cmputr. Merry Christmas!

Carrie I would like a cat and a shirt. I love you! Jenna I would like a doll. Merry Chrsitmas! Jayden I would like a bow and arwo. Merry Christmas! Trevor I would like a DSI gam. Thank you! Jordan

Highland and Canton first grades:

FLEER FEED, INC. and

FLEER TIRES

Lewistown

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas holiday season.

Janney Builders & Construction 413 Lewis St. • Canton 573-288-3462

Breeze Dunton, 9, Stefffenville, spreads peanut butter on a pine cone, before it is rolled in bird seed for this homemade bird feeder craft at the Durham Community Center Dec. 10.

I please want a spycopter. Nellie

I would like a game sorry sliders, and an exbox. And bayplay and a bakugans. And a boptxd and some I want the cars, 2 movie and cars 2 game. I also want a some transformers.

Shon new phone and an new wallet. I also like shoes. I also want new PS3 and games. I want some boots. Devin For Christmas I want to share Gods love to other pelple.

I want a D5, more playdoh and more art stuff. SoI want a football steelers jersey, pads and helmet. Ster- And phia ling

want orbeez and a hat and I want it to be pink with I would like cat stomeez, A ladybug happy napper and Ithe word to be heart I love you Santa Claus and a mood magic reindeer food. Hannah necklace with the letter M on the necklace. Myriah I want a cell phone, a toy elf. I want a watch I want lasis. I would like to have a Barbie house or beez, basketball, I want a lostis. Madeln pillow pet, guitar and a sled, I love you Santa Merry I would like 4 Monster Jam tickets and a 4-wheeler race Christmas. Morgan track. You and the reinder travel safely. Jackson I want a violin, a D.S. And a real guitar. I will draw you a picture. Payton I want a mp3. And a phone. And sum clothes. And a jet ski sled. Ples. Kelsie

“Independence with Dignity”

Thanks for letting us serve you. We do appreciate all of our customers!

Photo by Dan Steinbeck

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years.

GREAT RIVER CONTRACTORS L.L.C. Stan Logsdon 573-406-8090

Canton, MO

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year We would like to extend our wishes for a Merry Christmas From Owners, Employees and Families of Hoewing Trucking Scott and Mark Hoewing and Families 510 Clark Street, Canton, Mo. 63435 573-288-5127

The year end brings no greater pleasure than the opportunity to express to you seasons greetings and good wishes May your holidays and new year be filled with happiness

MIssouri Tire 1003 Brose Ave Canton 573-288-8002

Merry Christmas from Senator Brian and Michelle Munzlinger

I am proud to represent the people of Northeast Missouri in the 97th General Assembly.

Office Number 426 573-751-7985

Thursday, December 22, 2011 Press-News Journal • lewispnj.com

THE SEASON OF GIVING A nice selection of cookie jars is on display for young shoppers at Antiques and More in LaGrange. This is the eleventh year for the shopping event.

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‘Tis The Season!

Christmastime will soon be here Bringing thoughts of joy and cheer.

And as we leave the year behind, Faces of good friends come to mind.

So here’s to you and all your kin, Now let the festivites begin!

Oak Hills Title Co. & Lewis County Abstract Co.

Photo by Rita Cox

All I want for Christmas is...

Canton, MO • 573-288-4461 Dennis, Mary Kay, Julie & April

I want Hello kitty mittens and hat. I also want Ipad, tee- The last thing I want is a transformer ** car with pit nie weenie littlest pet shop thank u. Brylee crew guys. We will leave you some cookies and milk.

Lane I want a Barbie grie and a Barbie boy a Barbie car, cloecrans. Please. Neva For Christmas I want boots. I want squinkies with a mall. I need jeans and shirts. I want a jumprope. I want I want legos, elitric guitar Black 3 DS, mario game. I a snow globe. I hope you have a safe trip around the have been a good boy. Mason world. I made a gift for you to take to the North Pole!

Ansley How are your reindeer doing? For Christmas I would like a Pink DS with a game, a zhu zhu dog, and a little I want for Christmas a 4-wheeler barbie funiture bratz Miss Muppet doll. I will leave you and sticky (the elf) black D.S.i. Scrmlz cowboyboots moxie firls horses hot cocoa and cookies and carrots for the reindeer Have horse trailors people animals basketball basketball hoop a safe journey. Amanda clothes the game headband. Thank you. Chesnie

Wishing You and Yours A Wonderful Holiday

I would like a remote control and a volcano with lava. I want a baby, a stuffed animal and a purple hat. MaKenAnd a transformers and some puzzles. Colton na I would like two fresh water fish, science toys, dirt bake, I have been really good this year! Are you good? I would and please bring presents for my sister. Please and thank like a barbie doll and a BB gun. Thank you. Ashtyn you! I love you! Ryan I want a doll and a baby dog and a nutcracker. Kline I want a wallet a puppy toy dog a DS I want a watch I want a wagin I want a dascd. Megan Hi again, I would like a mario 7 and the great white shark air walker and anything else for me, you can give Hi Santa. I have been good. I want a sled and some glow to another 7 year old boy who may not get much for in the dark crayons. Curtis Christmas. Nick I would like a camera and winter clothes and lip gloss I wish you give other kids good presents. Jesse for Christmas. Amaya For Christmas I would like the orbeez soothing spa, life I want a deer clock, a toy 22 pistol. My Dad would like like baby, pink basketball, mirror and makeup. Thank to have rubber gloves. My brother Hayden wants broad- you. Andria heads for his arrows. I want a camera and a case. My Mom wants a trip to Mexico. Gavin A bike plz and a basketball hoop. And I like you Santa.

Wyatt

The Reason For The Season

CAMPEN HTG. & A.C.

(NATE Certified)

209 N. 4th • Canton • 573-288-8966 campenheatingandac.com

Merry Christmas Greetings

I love you Santa. Please can I have a helicopter and call of duty blacks Ops? You’re the best! I love Santa! Lucas I want Lego City Police Dept. and an ATV automatic.

KOUNTRY KREAM SHOPPE 310 N. Main ~ LaGrange Closed for winter

May you experience God’s Gift Of Love Davis Funeral Home, Inc. Brad & Jerry Davis and Family We all have different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere!

Merry Christmas Hwy 61 -south of LaGrange, MO 63448 Phone: 573-655-2254

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It’s been a pleasure and a honor to serve you!

HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE One Santa and two chilly assistants wave from this Labelle parade float.

The Barber Shop Dawnya Geisendorfer 117 E. Main • Ewing 573-209-4287

Happy Holidays to all!

CONSTRUCTION, INC

Larry Cole - Owner 573-288-3333 • Canton, MO

From the Board of Directors and Staff of

GAMM, INC. LABELLE, MO

Photo by Dan Steinbeck

All I want for Christmas is...

I want some hot wheels and monster trucks. I want new I love you Santa. I want cloths and Hello kitty stuff pants and shirts. I want new pajamas and socks. I want and arts and crafts. And could you bring Mom and Dad new dry erase markers. I want new race cars. I love you something. PS. Thank you. Amber Santa. I will have milk and cookies out. Thomas I want a airsoft shotgun and a toy farm set with animales I wish all of the children can have presens. I would like and a Santa Blanket that is the softest one in the world a zhu zhu pet. And my mom want hutch and dad want and one of your baby reindeer. Thats all. Davin a gun. Austin I have been a good girl this year. I want a camera. I love I would like a wii games. Isaiah you. Lexi I always wanted a makup box for Christmas. Abby I was good this year. I would Skyler

How did rodoff’s nose blink? For Christmas I wold like a spidreman postre, spidreman web flinger, bosing glufs We like your presents. We Love you. Do you have and John seena postre. Toby Christmas presents Santa. Do you go to the desert and the beach. What do you eat? Anna I love Christmas. I love Santa because he brings good kids and parents presents. Santa brings good love. Be I am 6 years old and go to Highland Elementary school. safe flying with Rudolf the red nose reindeer and hope I would like dress up cloths, dress shoes, bracelet, his light is very bright. Wyatt knecklace, rings, watches, a hampster, makeup and a pair of sunglasses. Sophia I would like a zhu zhu pet game, clothes, books, snow golbe, pictr frame. Say hi to the randeer. Think you. MiThank you for the present last year. This year I would kayla like an adventure girl, a guitar and a 5 minute princess book. I have been good. Tell the elves hi and I hope you For Christmas I want a fake dog. I saw one at the boat. like my cookie. Grace Take care on the road. Merry Christmas. Chase I want army tanks, a skate board, and planes and jets. I For crismis I would like 20,000 leas undr the sea and a will leave milk and cookies. I hope I get lots of presents. big imajiney toy and a santa snow glov and a bat man Thanks you. Luke majinex and sum cowboes and indeis! Bye bye! Santh thank you santh. William

103 S. 3rd 1-800-866-9021

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Christmas filled with happiness.

We can bring out a smile in anyone!

CLARK TODD D.D.S., P.C. and staff Canton

Merry Christmas!

Conveniently located near area attractions like Mark Twain Casino and Culver-Stockton College

1710 Oak St. • Canton, MO • 573-288-8800

Have a happy holiday season.

I would like brat stuff and some sora stuff. And pritty cloths and pritty shooes, a computer with lots of gaes.

Merry christmas. Brezzy I want a Barbie house. I been good. I also want a TV pleeas with clothes. Have a merry Christmas. Nevaeha I want bay blades, nindendo 3DS, Bakugan robot, nerf gun telescope. Remote dinosaur, doctor dreadful eat your creations, hot wheels books, wii games, drum set bop it xt. Michael

Merry Christmas to you and your pets!

30182 Pear Street Canton, MO

573-288-3817 Dan Goehl, D.V.M. Rachel Goehl, D.V.M. Seth Shirey, D.V.M. Johnny Bell, D.V.M. and staff

Lewistown

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ONE AND TO ALL! HO...

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Wishing You Much Harmony and Joy at Christmas

Hope your holidays are happy!

LaBelle Manor

Dr. Greg Collier, D.C. Canton

I would like a dog, cat and car. Harlee

1002 Central St. LaBelle, MO 660-213-3234

cantonvet@cantonvetclinic.com

The year-end brings no greater pleasure than the opportunity to express to our loyal customers season’s greetings and good wishes.

May your holidays and new year be filled with happiness!

TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK MIDWEST LaBelle MO ☎ 660-213-3227

Thursday, December 22, 2011 Press-News Journal • lewispnj.com

SWEET DISPLAY

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Have a beautiful Christmas!

The Barber Shop in Ewing has oversized lollipops as Christmas decoration lining its business.

Photo by Dan Steinbeck

All I want for Christmas is...

How dus the randeers fliy! I wod wot spi gre! How miny How are the reideer doing. I dit theat are doing good. hous do you go to! Carver What I wont for is Justin Bevor fon. Skylie How do you git to all the house. How is Mrs Claus. I wut How is the rothopl. I went a doll and a makup box. Sage a cross bow with a scoep. Tyler How do you fit down the chimey? I would like a remote How is Dasher? Can you give me a dert bike and a bee control helicoptr and skats and prasints. I have an good. bee gun and ten hackugons? And a toe truck. George Daryan How is Rudof and Dashr? And Mrs. Claus and how are How do you delivr all the toys? I would like a Dsi and you? I wot a DS and a dog. Can you breg a bul dog? sum games and some clos. I love you. Brooke Kasydea How do you fit in the chimney? I would like a word How is Dashr? How are you Santa? How are your rein- seek book and I would like to leve you milk and cookes. deer? I wont for Christmas is Dsi. Olivia Katie How is Roodof? Hos is Mrs Claus? How are you? Dela- Do your reindeer relly fly? I would like a D.S. Game nie and a fur rell griend and some surprises. I will leve some coeke’s for you. Madison How is Mrs Claus how are you! How is rodoff and all your raders can I plees hav a pupes can I plees hav a Dsi How is Ms. Claus? I would like a D.S. And a new bike.

Can I plees hav a wig of hanna montanu and milesiris! I love you. Kaylinn Skylar How do you mack all of the presits? Can you git me 8 How is the rain deers? Can I ples hav a train. Josh wii games and suprises and a red DS? Evan How are tyour rader? Hal dwo the reder fli? I wot a Bat- How meany elves do you have? I would like a D.S.i and man and a robot. Clayton some alien legos. Jace how is ruduf and how is all the reindeer and how are you How do you fit down the chimneys? Can I have sum Santa and Misse Claus, I wuht a grls bebeu and a boys surprises and a remote control car? Xander BeBeu and a Jesti Bebr dul that sang. Allie How do you come to are huos in one nite? I would like How do you delivr al the presnts? I wont a Justin Bieber bean toys and a Mario Dart DS game. Gabby bick. Hanna How do you come down the chimney? I would like a How is Mrs. Clus? Santa I wud like to hov a well aand pillow pet pony and a DS. I have ben good this year. creat dsus gem? Kylie Hopie How do santa put presitnt up? I wut a stabrd. I wut a Is Ruindolf rel? I would like remote controlled car and rolrskt bod. I wut a presit tht up. I wut a plan for Christ- are suplize. I love you. Nat mas. Levi

Cuttn’ Corner

312 Lewis • Canton • 573-288-3884

Merry Christmas! from

Tim, Dave, Linda and Rick

Grgurich Auto Body 200 Lewis St. Canton, MO 63435 573-288-2115

Merry Christmas

to our valued customers and friends

HUMPHREY FEED & SEED Monticello, MO 573-767-5383

BOZARTH LAW L.L.C. Brett B. Bozarth, Attorney At Law

Canton MFA-Agri Canton

573-288-4404

In the city or on the farm, we hope the holiday really mooves you! With our thanks and to one and all. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Roberts Garage & Towing, Inc. 24120 State Hwy. 6 Durham 573-478-3618

Wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

405 Clark St. suite 120 canton, mo 573-288-1111 www.bozarthlawllc.com

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from

Brenda Gunlock

Merry Christmas and many good wishes for a new year of happiness and prosperity.

Lewis County Recorder of Deeds LaGrange 573-655-2281

Mayor, Board of Alderman and employees.