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Lewis County
Serving the communities of Lewis County, Mo. since 1862 (USPS 088-820) Vol. XL New Series, No. 15 Canton, Mo. 63435 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 55 cents
BREAKING NEWS UPDATES AT
LAGRANGE COUNCIL ELECTION IS TUESDAY LaGrange has five candidates running for three council positions in Tuesday’s election. The North Ward has the city’s only race with Cathy Mack, Allen Brinkley and Conni Blessing as the candidates. In the Middle Ward, the lone candidate is John Solter, and in the South Ward, Paul Guilfoyle is the only incumbent running. Voter information is on page 7B.
TAI CHI CLASSES OFFERED IN CANTON For those wanting a low-impact stress-reducing exercise will have an opportunity to take Tai Chi for Health classes in Canton beginning April 24. Tai Chi is an exercise system that incorporates slow flowing movement to improve overall health, flexibility, strength, cardiovascular fitness and balance. Tai Chi also reduces knee pain, moderates depression, exercises the mind and clams the spirit. The Tai Chi for Health program has been endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation. A major study has shown that the practice of Tai Chi can dramatically reduce the risk of falls in senior citizens. The eight week course will be taught by Bob Veatch, a certified tai chi instructor. The first class will be held at 7 p.m. at the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Canton. The first class is free and there is a charge for the remaining seven classes. There is a special rate for members of the IUMC congregation. To register for the class or for more information contact Bob Veatch at 660-341-6746 or email nemo.taichi@ gmail.com
CULVER-STOCKTON ANNOUNCES ARTS EXHIBITION RESULTS Culver-Stockton College awarded a number of honors during its High School Visual Arts Day, March 15. Participating students from area high schools were invited to campus to enter their original artwork in a juried visual arts competition. In addition, the day-long event included a number of art workshops for students. Works by students from Highland High School were selected to receive Best of Show Awards. “Up Close and Personal” by Taylor Lay from Highland High School was a recipient of Best of Show. Fifteen students received the Artistic Excellence Award, including: Taylor Lay, Chandlar Lawrence, J. T. Gray and Veronica King, all of Highland. In addition, judges selected fifteen Honorable Mention artworks. The local award winners were Braden Marten and Brooke Wells from Canton – RV; Ashley Kincaid and Skylar Kopf from Highland.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Ewing R4 Department receives new truck The new rescue pumper truck was picked up Thursday, April 5 BY DAN STEINBECK EDITOR dan@lewispnj.com
The Ewing R4 Fire Department has taken delivery of a new rescue pumper truck. Fire Chief Doug Vaughn said the truck, which had been a stock demo, was picked up from Banner Fire Equipment in Roxanana, Ill on Thursday, April 5. The truck is an E-one custom tradition rescue pumper with a 1,250-gallon per minute pumping capacity and computer controlled pump and foam capabilities. The computerized foam feature allows adjustment between class A foam, used in structure fires, and class B foam used in fuel fires. Previously the department could only use the class B foam. It also has an intake valve to help in relay pumping with other departments. Vaughn said using the foam cuts water consumption by 50 percent and speeds the extinguishing of a fire. The truck also has a six man closed cab, and all five passengers can don air packs en route to a fire. A monitor shows the driver if all passengers are fastened in seat belts. The cab is air conditioned to cool firefighters. The truck also has an on-board generator, can carry 1,000 gallons of water, and 30 gallons of foam. An extending light tower will be added later, although there are halogen lights to help with calls. The rescue body of the truck allows for carrying rescue tools such as jaws of life and heavy duty bags, which when filled with compressed air can be used to life a vehicle or some debris. The $317,000 truck has been leasepurchased. A 1980 Pierce pumper was sold to the Heartland Christian Academy, who plans to start a department. The new truck replaces this one and will eventually replace a 1994 Ford club cab pick-up truck that was modified to be a rescue vehicle. Vaughn said the district saved eight months of waiting and $40,000 by buying Story continues on page 2A
Photos by Dan Steinbeck
ABOVE - Ewing R-4 Doug Vaughn shows how the computer settings for pumps on a new rescue pumper truck can be used at a fire call. BELOW - This is the new truck, assigned the number 412 signifying it’s role in the Ewing R4 Fire District, which the department received last week. The truck will be available as a rescue pumper for both rescue calls and fires.
ELECTION RESULTS CERTIFIED, NO CHANGES BY DAN STEINBECK EDITOR dan@lewispnj.com
The April 3 municipal election results have been certified and there were no changes in the results from what was reported last week. Here’s the recap: The Lewis County Road and Bridge tax continuation passed 1,156-263. The Lewis County Health Department tax increase passed 916-505. The LaBelle Street tax continuation passed 72-21. In the E-911 Southern District Terry Faulconer was elected over Chris Heimer 495-429. In the R4 fire board, Tom Stark was the winner with 198 votes; Terry Faulconer had 141 and Bryan Jennings had 100. In the Lewis County C-1 School Board, E.H. Smith and Neil Jennings were elected with 599 and 517 respective votes; Robert Reed Miller had 497; Donna Collier had 407; and Jamie Brennan had 223.
In Canton alderman voting, Peggy Wolf had 43 votes in the first ward; Jeffrey Janney had 48 votes for third ward; and Richard Dodd had nine write-in votes for second ward, Jim Crenshaw had four votes; and the following people each received one vote: Robert Otte, Joe Clark, Kerry Cole, Ethan Cole, and Jeff Janney. In Ewing, Dan Ray was elected Ward 1 Alderman with 38 votes and Dean Wagy was elected Ward 2 Alderman with 40 votes. In LaBelle, Chris Parrish had 40 votes for North Ward Alderman; Paul Harvey and Justin Parrish were elected to the South Ward with 43 and 36 votes respectively. Norman Strickland also ran and had 11 votes. In Lewistown the following people were elected without opposition: Stephen McKenzie, mayor, 117; Dennis Goodwin, Collector, 113; David Goodwin, North Ward Alderman, 55; and Aaron Lay, South Ward Alderman, 65.
In Monticello, 17 people received write-in votes for five positions. The winners were Vancell Scifres, 13; Tom Darnell, 13; Tim Grgurich, 11; Sean Burchette, 10; and Alan Caudill, eight. Others receiving votes were Jason Darnell, four; Jamie Goodwin, Renzie Cottrell, Lary Bronestine two; and Don Grimwood, Dawn Darnell, Reggie Westhoff, Laura Logsdon, Tina Wiseman, Dennis Stainbrook, Karen Veatch, and Cathy Cottrell with one vote each. For the Lewis County Nursing Home District 2, Emery Geinsendorfer had four write-in votes, and the following people each had one vote: Roger Jo, Larry Bronestine, Judy Eaton, Tim Grgurich, Donna Hubble, Neil Jennings, and Sharan Krueger. An average of 21 percent of registered Lewis County voters cast ballots, with a high of 33 percent in Ewing and a low of 11 percent in Canton.
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