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The Macon County
USPS-299800 Vol.136, No.52 La Plata, MO, 63549 • 8 Pages • 2 Sections • 50 Cents
Serving Macon County Since 1876
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
HISTORIC BUILDING UNDER DEMOLITION
Subscribers to the Home Press are the nicest people! This week we salute
Billy Williams Lees Summit, MO BURN BAN ISSUED FOR LA PLATA AREA Effective Immediately!! The city has issued an open burn ban. The open burn ban includes yard waste fires, open cooking and/or recreation fires such as outdoor cooking, and/or recreation fires such as outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, bonfires, burn barrels and any other open burning normally allowed. The ban includes the discharge of consumer fireworks within the city limits and all city owned properties.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOW AVAILABLE Absentee ballots are available at the Macon County Clerk’s office for the August 7th, Primary Election. To request a ballot, please apply in person or mail a written request to the clerk’s office located at 101 East Washington Suite, Suite B, Macon, Missouri 63552 or fax a written request to 660385-7203. Include the name of the person applying, the address to mail the ballot, reason voting absentee, and voter’s signature. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The last day ballots may be voted in the office is August 6th at 5:00 p.m. and the last day ballots may be mailed from the office is August 1st at 5:00 p.m. Deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the August 7th Primary Election is July 11th at 5:00 p.m. Contact the office at 660-385-2047 for any additional information.
One of the oldest buildings in La Plata is under demolition. The building once owned by Glen Harvey, David Flickinger and now owned by Roddy Bane is being torn down after the roof collapsed. Another loss for La Plata.
HEAT CAUSES THE NEED TO COOL DOWN
LLS TO HOST TRIVIA NIGHT La Plata Ladies Sorority will be hosting a Trivia Night Friday, July 6 at the Legion Hall in La Plata. Teams should arrive at 7 PM, game will start at 7:30. Teams of 6-8 can pre-register in advance for a $60 entry fee. A $75 fee will be assessed for teams registered the night of the event. 10 teams is the max. To register team please call 660-341-2227 or email lwood@ atsu.edu. The winning team will win their entry fee back! Refreshments will not be served. All proceeds from the Trivia entry fees will be donated to the Jerry Thomas benefit.
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During the summer, heat and humidity can cause serious health problems with little or no warning, and with highs in the 90s and not much relief at night, Macon County residents are reminded to take precautions keeping them safe from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Last year, 47 Missourians died from heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and health
professionals from the Macon County Health Department and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services remind residents that it’s not only the very young and very old who are affected. Remember these basic tips from your local health department to protect you and your family during severe heat and heat emergencies: Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone. Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles. · Drink plenty of water and limit intake of alcoholic beverages.
· Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible. · Protect your face and head by wearing a widebrimmed hat. Wear sunscreen. · Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day; use the buddy system when working in extreme heat and take frequent breaks. · Consider spending the warmest part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters, shopping malls and other community facilities. · Be aware of medications that may impair the body’s response to heat, including antihistamines, tranquilizers and some medications for heart disease. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) monitors high temperatures and humidity across the state to prevent heat-related illness and death. The elderly and the chronically ill are more vulnerable to the effects of high temperatures. Many prescription medications
make individuals more sensitive to the heat. Missourians suffer from heat-related illnesses, with some cases resulting in death. The heat has definitely set in here in northeast Missouri and throughout the state. The heat index has been close to or hit the 100-degree mark in the past week and the National Weather Service in St. Louis sees the trend continuing in July and August. Where can you go if you are without air conditioning or if you have an air malfunction? Local residents, who are without air conditioning or just need to cool down, may visit local cooling centers to help keep cool during this oppressive heat. In La Plata, residents can seek cooler shelter at the La Plata Nursing Home, the La Plata United Methodist Church or the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church. In Macon, residents can go to the Macon Public Library, during open hours, Macon Health Care Center or Loch Haven Nursing Home.
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