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Serving the communities of Lewis County, Mo. since 1862 (USPS 088-820) Vol. XL New Series, No. 12 Canton, Mo. 63435 • 20 Pages • 2 Sections • 55 cents
Thursday, March 22, 2012 SPRING IS HERE!
BREAKING NEWS UPDATES AT
PUBLIC OFFICE FILING IS WINDING DOWN BY DAN STEINBECK EDITOR dan@lewispnj.com
It’s down to the final few days for filing for County, state, and federal public offices. So far, there are races on the state and federal level, but no races yet on the county level. These candidates have filed: Jesse Roberts, Southern Commissioner; John Campen, Northern Commissioner; Larry Arnold, Coroner; Craig Myers, Assessor; David Parrish, Sheriff; all Democrat incumbents; Brett Bozarth, Public Administrator, the Democrat appointed last year to fill Bill Murphy’s post when Murphy retired; and Carson W. Lay, Surveyor, a Republican. In one regional election, Russell Steele, the incumbent Democrat Second Judicial Circuit Judge, has also filed for re-election. State offices include Craig Redmon, Canton, the incumbent Republican First District State Representative has filed for the new Fourth District, which encompasses more of Adair County and none of Marion County, as well as Lewis County. State office filings also include three Republicans two Democrats, and one Libertarian for Governor; six Democrats, four Republicans, and one Constitution party member for Lt. Governor; three Republicans, two Democrats, and a Libertarian for Secretary of State; One each Democrat and Republican for State treasurer; and two Republicans and one Democrat for Attorney General. Federal office filings include five Republicans for U.S. Senator; and two of each Republicans and Democrats and one Libertarian for the U.S. Representative District 6. A full list of pertinent candidates will be listed after filing closes March 27.
TWO RECEIVE MINOR INJURIES IN CRASH, DRIVER CHARGED Two Canton men had apparently minor injuries and the driver was later charged after a Saturday afternoon crash. The Missouri State Patrol said Shawn D. Bronestine, 23, of Canton was northbound on County Road 344th Avenue two miles north of West Quincy Saturday at 2:30 p.m. when his 1982 Ford Grenada left the road and went in a ditch. Both Bronestine and Chase S Phillips, 19, also of Canton refused treatment at the scene. Bronestine was later charged with DWI-drugs and failure to drive on the right half of the road and was taken to the Lewis County Jail. The car had moderate damage. Assisting the Patrol were the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis County Ambulance, and Roberts Garage.
Photo by Rita Cox
An early spring surprised Lewis County with an abundance of blooming flowers and trees. The warm spring weather was welcomed by Lewis County residents.
Life changing accident remembered Man shares account of near involvement in fatality accident to prisoners BY DAN STEINBECK EDITOR dan@lewispnj.com
On March 3, 1987, just after midnight, 26-year old Larry Muck was on a routine trucking route north of Canton coming from Burlington, Iowa headed to Lenexa, Kansas. The incident that would soon follow would haunt him for decades. Muck was southbound on two-lane highway 61 in Missouri when Mark Patterson, 24, of Lake City, Iowa driving a semi carrying meat, met up with Muck at intersection 218 and 61 and passed Muck. Several times Muck unsuccessfully tried to re-overtake Patterson’s semi. Muck saw the brake lights of Patterson’s
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Larry Muck’s semi rests in a ditch six miles north of Canton after an accident he avoided that involved two other semi trucks 25 years ago. Two drivers died in the accident, and Muck has used his close call as a testimony to prison inmates.
CANTON COMMUNITY GARDEN IDEA IS BEGINNING TO GROW BY DAN STEINBECK EDITOR dan@lewispnj.com
Decisions about the community garden in Canton have been made. Sharon Upchurch, spokesman for a nine-member steering committee, said one big decision was to have raised beds for the garden. This is due to the debris from the property at Sixth and Clark Street being the site of a demolition. She and her husband Jim have made a prototype on concrete cinderblocks. There will be three rows of
24x4 feet plots with approximately 45 plots, although Upchurch isn’t sure all plots will be ready this spring. Walkways will separate the plots. The committee considered a hydrant, but it won’t be done this year. For this year, there may be rain barrels, portable tanks, or people having to bring their own water. Compost bins will be in the back of the garden site. The committee also discussed pest management, especially rabbits and raccoons. The raised beds may deter some animals, but non-
chemical deterrents were discussed. Sandra Eccles, who lives across the street from the garden, will paint a sign. Girl Scouts will plant flowers. Upchurch said the committee wants to get as many materials by April 14 for workdays April 22 and 29, and people can register to use plot by May 5. While this may not be as early as some gardeners would like, Upchurch said this is a realistic time frame to get the site ready. There will be a $10 plot charge, which will go towards water solutions next
year. Some soil is on site, more may be needed, and options are being considered. “We want the garden to be as organic as possible. We don’t want the use of heavy chemicals,” Upchurch said. Workshops for beginner gardeners will be offered. There is a Facebook page for the Canton Garden. Other cities are also considering community gardens. “I think the economy and the food safety (e-coli) are factors in the interest,” Upchurch said.