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Jean Mackey Pekin, Illinois FIVE ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES On Monday, June 18, 2012 Macon County deputies responded to a business located in the 18000 St Hwy 3, in Atlanta to a report of suspicious activity by employees. As a result of investigation deputies arrested Brooke (Howard) Weaver age 25 of Atlanta for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Methamphetamine), Jonathan Ryan Harris age 24 of Bevier for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Methamphetamine), Steven K. Mulinix age 22 of Callao for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Methamphetamine),Mitchell Berrey age 30 of Atlanta for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Methamphetamine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Marijuana), and Michael Ray Siemens age 20 of Excello for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Methamphetamine), and Tampering with Physical Evidence. All suspects were transported to the Macon County Jail for processing and released pending their court appearance.
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13 Arrested In Sting Sheriff Robert Dawson announced that the heat has once again been turned up on drug crime. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office began conducting covert operations when appropriations were received from the County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund in late 2011. The several month long investigation has ended with 13 people arrested in an early morning drug sweep across Macon County called “OPERATION HEAT WAVE”. Sheriff Robert Dawson said “Starting about 6 a.m. we sent teams out with warrants and had good success executing the warrants.” The thirteen suspects arrested during OPERATION HEAT WAVE are: William Cody Ziebarth age 18 of Macon, for 3 counts of Distributing Controlled Substance near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}. Bond has
been set at $75,000 cash only, and he remains in custody; with additional charges pending. Deidre M. Pace age 18 of Macon, for 1
count of Distributing Controlled Substance Near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only, and she remains in custody.
Lenton Cruz Tillman age 40 of Macon, for 1 count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance Near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}. Bond has
been set at $25,000 cash only, and he remains in custody. Theresa D. Miller
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BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR The annual Macon County Backto-School Health and Safety Fair for Macon County children Kindergarten through 5th grades will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the EXPO Building at the Macon County Park on Highway 63 South in Macon. The Missouri Child Identification Program (MOCHIP) will also be held in the same location from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The child car seat safety check will be conducted again and held at Floral Hall down the road from the EXPO Center. The usual games and activities along with school supplies and health and safety information will be plentiful. Come and check it all out. STORY CONTINUES ON PAGE 8A
SECOND SUSPECT APPREHENDED FOR THEFT AT ROCK HILL According to the Macon Police Department authorities recently located and apprehended a second suspect involved in the 2011 theft of metal materials occurring at Rock Hill Mechanical Corporation in Macon. Macon Police Chief, Steve Olinger, released that Johnson County, KS law enforcement recently apprehended Joshua Norris, 34 of Kansas City (KS), on warrants issued for felony theft, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felon resisting arrest and trespassing. Norris is currently being held in the Macon County Jail in lieu of bond. The Original News Release stated on 09/20/2011 at approximately 3:30am, Macon Police Department officers interrupted a theft in progress
at Rock Hill Mechanical Corporation located at 308 Lake Street in the city limits of Macon after observing a vehicle on the property. As officers approached, 2 male suspects fled the area on foot in a southerly direction of travel. After a short pursuit, officers lost sight of the suspects. A perimeter was set up and back up units were called to assist including the Macon Police Department officers & canine unit, Macon County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Department of Conservation. Two aircrafts were utilized in the search of the areas surrounding the business. At approximately 8:30am, officers on scene apprehended one suspect, a 26 year old, white male from Kansas City, Missouri. The suspect was
taken into custody and transported to the Macon Police Department for processing. Search for a second suspect continues. Police are looking for a male suspect approximately 6’0” 6’2” tall, 220-250 lbs, wearing a dark sweatshirt, shorts and tennis shoes. This suspect was last seen wearing an article to hide his face. Chief Steve Olinger stated, “the investigation is ongoing while we try to determine the identity and whereabouts of the second suspect. We believe these suspects may be involved in multiple thefts from Rock Hill Mechanical.” Olinger also reports that a U-Haul truck was recovered at the crime scene. The truck was determined to be stolen from the Kansas City area and was impounded for processing.
A PROVEN LEADER “I would appreciate your vote on the Republican ballot August 7th” Contact me at 660-384-2307 or alan@wyatt4staterep.com
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age 59 of Macon, for 1 count of Possession of Controlled Substance Meth {Felony C RSMo: 195.202}, and 1 count of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia {Felony A RSMo: 195.233}.Bond has been set at $10,000 cash only, and she remains in custody. April LaChance age 36 of Macon, for 1 count of Distribution of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $4,500 cash only, and she remains in custody. Andrew Romanetto age 23 of Macon, for 1 count of Distribution of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $4,500 cash only, and he remains in custody. Mary Bocenstedt age 22 of Macon, for 1 count of Delivery of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $9,000 cash only, and she remains in custody. Gordon Welch age 50 of
Macon, for 1 count of Distribution of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $4,500 cash only, and he remains in custody; with additional charges pending. Kirk T. Johnson age 23 of Macon for 1 count of Distributing Controlled Substance Near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}, and 1 count of Delivery of Imitation Controlled Substance {Felony D RSMo: 195.242}. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only, and he remains in custody. Dustin Ginther, age 21 of Macon, for 1 count of Distributing Controlled Substance Near Schools {Felony A RSMo: 195.214}, and 1 count of Distributing Up to 5 grams of Marijuana {Felony C RSMo: 195.211}. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only, and he remains in custody. Ryan J. Welch age 27 of Macon, for 1 count of Possession of Under 35 grams of Marijuana {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.202} and 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.233}. Ryan
Welch was processed at the Macon County Jail and released on criminal summons pending his court date. Melodie D. Paris age 23 of Macon, for 1 count of Possession of Under 35 grams of Marijuana {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.202} and 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.233}. Paris was processed at the Macon County Jail and released on criminal summons pending her court date. Brenda (Short) Tate age 51 of Macon, for 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia {Misdemeanor A RSMo: 195.233}. Tate was processed at the Macon County Jail and released on criminal summons pending her court date. Three suspects remain at large. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office conducted OPERATION HEAT WAVE, and was assisted with the arrests by the Macon Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and North Missouri Drug Task Force.
Two Vehicle Accident
Results Of Boating While Intoxicated Saturations
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 a two vehicle accident occurred on Fox Road, seven miles southwest of La Plata when a 2003 Dodge Caravan, driven by Damon Jacobs, 49, of La Plata, rounded a curve on the wrong side of the roadway and struck a 2004 Dodge pickup driv-
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of four boating while intoxicated saturations conducted on Long Branch Lake, Mark Twain Lake, Thomas Hill Lake, and the Mississippi River. The saturations were held on June 30th, July 1st, July 4th, and July
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT “Wifey’s Sidewalk Cafe”
On June 16, 2012 a La Plata resident moved home to open a small sidewalk eatery in downtown La Plata. Staci (Ross) Hanton brought her husband and children back from Columbia in order to be close with her family. Af-
ter returning to La Plata Hanton had a brainstorm of offering local homemade food downtown for the local businesses and community. The menu consists of everything from burgers and fries, tenderloins, philly cheese steaks,
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Elmer Elmer Baptist Church 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Wed. night services Pastor Zach Vicars Elmer Christian Church Brother David Mason 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service
Millard New Hope Methodist Reformed Church Rev. Jim Maxey 9:15 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 2nd Wed. at 6:30 pm Illinois Bend Community Church Pastor John Davison 332-7779, Highway 3 8:00 am Sun. Breakfast 8:30 am Sunday Worship
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chicken strips, the Mac Burger, appetizers and walking tacos to ice cream and snow cones. The famous Retro Burger is made with Maid-Rite products and the PeeWee Meals are just right for the young ones and they come with a toy. Wifey’s also offers daily specials with a dessert. The day I went I enjoyed a Pulled Pork sandwich, hand cut fries, a drink and dessert for $6.50. It was delicious and sitting out-
side visiting made for a relaxing lunch hour. You have the option of sitting outside under the shade tent, take out or delivery. Hanton says that delivery is available for a minimum order of $10.00 within the La Plata city limits and a $20.00 minimum order with a $5.00 delivery charge outside city limits up to 15 miles from La Plata Recently the La Plata Nursing Home stopped by for lunch, as well as the La
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Pastor David Gottman 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Worship Service 6:00 pm Evening Worship Women Rev. Denzil Thomas Mon. 6pm Awana 6:00 pm Sunday Bible Study Office Hours 8:30-4:30 or by (during school year) appointment Lighthouse Assembly 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study 660-239-4327 of God La Plata Christian Pastors Glen & 10:00 am Sunday School Church Ginger Henley 11:00 am Worship Service Pastor Jeremy Lobdell 9:30 am Sunday School 3:15-5pm Adventure Club 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Worship Service (every Tues. school is in 10:40 am Worship Services Sun. at 6:00 pm full session) 6:00 pm Sun. Eve. Bible Study Wed. Service 6:00 pm 5:30 Tues. Choir Practice La Plata Community 5:30 pm 1st Wed. Presbyterian UM Women Atlanta Reverend John Becker Atlanta Baptist Church 7:00 pm 4th Tues. Contemporary Worship Brother Chance Gless Home Pioneer 4-H 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School 5:30 pm 2 & 4 Wed. 10:40 am Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship Needle Group 6:00 am Fri. Mens Small Atlanta Christian Church 6:30 pm 4th Wed. Group Movie Night Minister Daniel Brands 9:30 am Sunday School La Plata United 10:20 am Morning Worship Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Methodist 10:00 am Sunday School 5:00 to 6:30 pm Sun. night 214 N Gex St 11:00 am Morning Worship JAM youth 6:30 to 8:00 pm Rev. Denzil Thomas 7:00 pm Sunday & Atlanta United 660-332-4508 Wednesday Methodist Church 8:00 am Worship Service Mt. Zion United (Maine & Atteberry Streets) 12 pm 2nd Wed. UM
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Plata Baseball Team for dinner. Wifey’s appreciates their business and looks forward to their return. So, stop by Wifey’s Sidewalk Café, downtown La Plata, and enjoy just sipping on a soda or an ice tea or enjoy a meal and follow it up with some ice cream, or purchase a T-shirt to support her new business. Hours for the Café are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to
11:00 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Be sure and “Like” Wifey’s Sidewalk Cafe on Facebook for a free ice cream cone or take advantage of one of her coupons in this issue for free items. Hanton says if the chairs are down, we are open!
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Goldsberry Seventh Day Adventists Pastor Pat Stout 9:30 am Sunday Services
Ethel Ethel Christian Church Minister Ken Mason 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship Macon County Larger Parish Ethel Presbyterian Church Pastor Mary Ellen
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Gifford Gifford Christian Church Nathan Peters 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Church Services
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
Blonde But Blunt
La Plata Fire Department Receives Matching Grant
BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
There’s No Place Like Home….that is a statement I believe. Oh how many times have we left the area for reasons of vacation, moving into the bigger cities, college, headed to grandmas for a couple weeks or even just back and forth to work everyday. But, we always at one time or another return home. And to put our bodies in that favorite chair, use our own showers or finally lying down in our own beds, we just sigh and say to ourselves, “There’s No Place Like Home”. Home is we hang our hats, share memories with our families and for those of you that actually do move away, when you hit town for Christmas, Labor Day or that summer visit, it’s still home. Doesn’t matter if you’ve gotten married and started your own family somewhere else, this is home. Sometimes I hear people say, “na, home is where my parents live”, or “home is where we live now”, and that’s all true for the most part, but your childhood memories will always be in your hometown, as well they should. I see or hear of people moving back to the community to raise their children in the small rural schools. Our local school districts are the best there are. Where else can you know the name of every kid in the school and their siblings and parents, as well as every teacher, cook, bus driver and coach and referee. These schools many not be top notch, but I think you may have a better experience with schooling because of the ratio of hands on with the teachers and other mentors in the district. Not to mention, the tri-county conference sports curriculum, every kid plays, every kid makes the team, every kid experiences that feel of adrenaline on the floor or field and everyone supports all of them.
JEFFCOAT I love walking down the street, into the store or into the schools and hearing “Hi Becky” or even that awkwardness of the kids at school saying, “there’s the paper lady”, or “I think that’s Sammie Jo’s mom” as well as Skyler and Sara. Don’t hear that much anymore, but its nice to know that I’m recognized and not a threat to the kids at school, lol. I admit sometimes on a bad day I probably am pretty scary looking. Poor kids. But the feeling of friendliness or the nod of a head when passing by is the greatest feeling of “being home”! I’m thankful to my parents for raising my brother and I in La Plata, am thankful for all of my family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, readers and of course, my little Quinci Jo, who will soon be joined by my first grandson, little Lee!! Sara is due in November and the support and advice given to her is just yet another reason “small towns” are the best place to be. Of course I already know everything she needs to know, lol, and if’n I don’t I just poker face it, for those of you that don’t play poker, that’s a bluff. My mama always told me, when I asked her something she didn’t have an answer for, which wasn’t very often mind you, that “she’d find the answer when she got around tuit”. She had a pot holder on the stove, bright yellow that said “Round Tuit”. She threw it at me a lot. LoL Keep It Kool, Bec
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Pastor’s Corner A man called John the Baptist spoke truth to the powers that be. He told the King Herod that his marriage to Herodias was against the law because Herodias was married to his brother Philip. Herod put John in prison because he confronted the king for telling the truth. It was embarrassing fir the king for John to be speaking these things. Now, Herod liked to listen to John even if he was confused by what John spoke. Telling the truth can be difficult. It can be dangerous. It can even be deadly. John ended up being killed because he spoke truth. Jesus hung on the cross because he spoke the truth about the world situation. Speaking the truth can still be difficult, dangerous, and deadly today. The world cannot handle the eternal truths that are recorded in the Bible. The world cannot stand to hear the eternal truths of God spoken. The truth needs to be spoken. The truth often goes against what the world wants people to hear. The world believes in conditional truth. It tells whatever benefits those who are in power and C Y
On Thursday, July 12, 2012 the La Plata Fire Department was awarded a matching grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation in the amount of $2227.00. During the months of June, July and August, matching funds grant checks for rural fire departments are being distributed by Missouri Department of Conservation Forestry Division staff. One hundred eighty fire departments will be receiving checks of up to $3,000 to help them with the purchase of personal protective gear, and firefighting equipment, for wildfire as well as structure fires. The total funding for fire department matching grants this year is $371,101. Fire departments are required to match these funds which are provided by the US Forest Service and the Missouri Department of Conservation. During the last 29 years, nearly $6,6653,794 has been distributed to Rural Fire Departments to help them increase the safety of their fighters and provide them with better firefighting equipment. La Plata used their grant to purchase a 4 ½” strainer, 5” strainer, 2) 5” suction hose, 4 ½” suction hose, 12 Nomex suits and a chainsaw. The amount expended by the LPD was $4454.00. Above, Brad Kunce of the MDC is presenting the grant check to La Plata Fire Chief, Bob Couch
NEWS
of Clubs and Organizations
TOPS M0877 TOPS M0877 La Plata met Tuesday July 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with 6 members weighing in. Ginger led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges and the “TOPS Rededication Song” led by Karen C. Roll call was: “Did you lose weight, did you journal why you were tempted to use food to satisfy your frustrated desires, build up your injured ego or dull your senses,?” Best TOPS loser was
Barb Y. and runner-up was Janet. Our TOPS Chapter will celebrate our 30th Anniversary July 10th at 7:00pm in the La Plata City Park. We will have a brief program. A picnic meal will be served. We welcome family, friends and former members. We closed with our “TOPS Goodnight Song” led by Karen C. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660-651-3025 for more information.
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The Macon County Federated Republican Women’s Club The Macon County Federated Republican Women’s Club met at noon July 12, 2012 at the Apple Basket restaurant. Jane Thompson, president, opened the meeting with a welcome to the members and guests. Special guest Laura McCully from the Jaycee club was introduced to the group. Britt Dinkins from the Schoeller campaign was also introduced. Sue Williams gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Club business started with announcements about upcoming events including the Jaycee candidate forum to be held July 15 at the Comfort Inn, the Republican Club Ice Cream Social at the Macon Co. Courthouse on July 17 at 6:30 p.m. and the August 7 Primary Election. Copies of sample primary bal-
lots were distributed followed by discussion that a yes vote on Constitutional Amendment No. 2 would ensure that Missourians have the right to voluntarily pray and acknowledge God in our public schools. Announcements were followed by the monthly program given by Aaron Baker from Senator Stouffer’s office. Baker gave a rundown of the 2012 legislative session pointing out that Missouri is operating under a balanced budget unlike many states in our Union. Following the program secretary Kathy Austin gave the minutes and treasurer Rowena Young gave the treasury report. Good luck to all of our candidates! The next meeting will be held Aug. 9 at the Apple Basket restaurant; program yet to be determined.
Atalpal Club Meets Maxine Lock was hostess to the Atalpal Club on Tuesday for breakfast at Grandma’s at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was called to order by the vice president, Iris Chaney. Roll call was answered by “what you did the 4th of July”. Minutes of the last meeting were read by secretary Verna Buck. Old business: A monetary gift had been made to Jerry Thomas family. New Business A
monetary gift will be made to the Soybean Festival Committee. Ellen Wood will be hostess in August and Peggy Thomas will take her turn in October. Sickness and Distress: Ella and Bonelle weren’t feeling well. For the program Maxine read “Why Country Women Age So Fast” and Verna read “Heaven’s Grocery Store”. Guests were Eva Buck and Morgan Fitzpatrick.
American Legion and Auxiliary The American Legion and Auxiliary Post #282 of La Plata will meet on
Wednesday, July 25th for their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
Monday, July 23 PASTOR THOMAS those who have influence in the world. God asks us to speak the eternal truths found in scripture. The world says the Bible is a collection of myths, fabrications, and untruths. The world claims the Bible contradicts itself so there is no truth there. But the world lifts phrases and verses out of context and twists it to suit their own purposes. We need to have the courage of John to speak the Truth when God directs us to do so. We can trust God. God keeps the promises he makes. May God grant us that courage. Pastor Denzil Thomas Atlanta, Mt. Zion, and La Plata United Methodist Churches M K
Polish sausage or Turkey Hot Dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, fruit with pudding and milk.
Tuesday, July 24 Grilled chicken fillet, beets, apple salad, sliced tomatoes, bread and butter and cookies.
Wednesday, July 25 Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, banana, bread and butter, doughnuts and milk.
Thursday, July 26 BBQ pork ribs, potato salad, baked beans, bread, fruit, melon or tropical and milk.
Friday, July 27 Beef grill steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, cauliflower, bread, bread pudding with apples and raisins and milk.
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by Pam Burris
James Carol Morris (J.C. ), 79, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012. He was born on August 2, 1932 in Atlanta, Missouri to Harold and Wilma Mathis Morris. On August 20, 1960, he married Lois Jean Six in Ft. Madison and she passed away on August 17, 2000. James was a Conductor with the Santa Fe Railroad retiring after 32 years of service. He was a member of Stella Masonic Lodge 440 AF $ AM of Ft. Madison and the Shriner Kaaba Temple of Davenport, Iowa. James enjoyed fishing, reading, raising rabbits, and spending his winters in Quartzite, Arizona. Survivors include one son, Kenneth (Diane) Morris of Ft. Madison; three grandchildren, Carrie Morris, Nena Kaltenbach and Steven Strunk; four great grandchildren, Cassandra Kistner, Amelia Fryer, Rowan Morris and Chet Nielsen; one brother Tommy Morris (Sue) of Farmington, New Mexico and one sister Ruth Smith (Billy) of Ft. Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a son, aunts, and uncles, and other cousins such as, Edwin Gunnels, Wanda ( Howerton) Cowles, and Willeta (Howerton) Holliday. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison, Iowa. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Charlene Woods. She was buried at the Bunce Cemetery on Saturday. She lived here over 40 years ago and was residing in the Kansas City area. She was a member of the Elmer Baptist Church. Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton were Saturday lunch guests of Dean and Pam Burris to help them celebrate Dean and Pam’s 38th Wedding Anniversary and Dean’s 68th birthday. Later they all went out for supper in Kirksville. Highlight of the day was Melanie taking a video of Dean and Maddox riding tricycles and posting it on Facebook. Elmer Baptist Church had 21 in attendance for Sunday school and 19 for worship service on Sunday. Pam Burris sang a solo. Pastor Zach message was taken from Ephesians 4:1-16, his five points were 1.a worthy walk, 2. unconditional unity, 3. gracious gifts, 4. the middle men and 5 the body building. There will be no Wednesday night service so every-
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Ed Rhoades visited Basil and Marsha Hammons Monday evening. Shirley Harpster of Kansas City visited Dolores Harpster over the weekend. They attended a family dinner sunday at the home of Terry and Lorie Harpster of Excello. Julie Kay Howe, Dalton and Sheridan had Sunday lunch with Basil and Marsha Hammons.
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by Sharron Burns
We have arrived in Mid July with continued high temperatures. This past week the temperatures fell to mid to high 90’s, with no rain on Hohenadel Hill. The cracks are big, and the ponds are down about 2 feet. In the winter we her the crunch of snow, but now we hear the crunch of brown, dead grass as we walk across the yard. Try to imagine that cold cold we experience in the Midwest and maybe that will keep you cool this summer. We continue to water plants and trees to help them survive and we continue to pray for Rain, Rain! Raymond Buck, Mac Mcray, Norman Slaughter recently visited Gary and Linda Pyle. Oklahoma Indians 4-H club met Tuesday evening at La Plata Baptist Church Family Center. Roger and Mary Jarman visited their son, Roger Jay Jarman this past week. Sharron Burns attended the meeting of the Macon County Back to School Fair committee at Macon Extension Center on Wednesday. The Fair will be August 4 at Macon Expo Center at 9 a.m. Atalal II Club met Thursday for a picnic at American Legion Hall. Brian Gray and three children visited Donna and Jerry Gray Sunday. Nikisha and D.J. Couch
and children, Mike and Jennifer Gunnels and Timerrick, Christy and Rob Bristow and Dillon were Sunday supper guests of connie and David Gunnels. They helped Timerrick celebrate his 16th birthday. Ben Larsen and Sharron Burns attended the NEMO Fair Dog Show at the NEMO Fairgrounds Saturday morning. Sharron also attended the horse show in the afternoon. Charlene Moore of southern California is visiting her sister and family, Allen, Charley and Justin Grove this week. Carla Easley and grandchildren visited Linda Pyle this week. Nathaniel Inman again delivered the Sunday message at the Gifford Christian Church. Attending were Kirb Bailey, Debbie Newland, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Richard and Sharron Burns, Amy Burns, Marty Vance, Donna and Jerry Gray, Roger Jarman, Mac Mcray, Joy Tilinski and Steve Riker. Tyler and Ethan Roberts, Gracie Henson, William Cook and Tanner Schultz vistied Landa and Gary Pyle this week.
Results Of 2012 July Fourth Enforcement Programs Conducted By Troop B OfďŹ cers Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2012 July Fourth traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri. From July 3, 2012 through July 8, 2012, troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). As an added enforcement effort Troop B officers
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by Verna Buck
Thanks to the young man that took time to make sure I was okay when I was sitting in the driveway at 11:30 p.m. with car door open talking on my cell phone. Nice to know some young people care! Eric and Angella Shepherd and Claire were weekend guests of W.R. and Barbara Buck and girls. John and Jennifer Carson and Emily of Columbia joined them for lunch on Saturday and they all visited Mike and Robin Boren, Ethan and Erin. Sunday visitors of Bobby Buck at La Plata Nursing Home were Verna Buck, Eddie Buck and Barb Englehard of Marceline, Bobbi Hamlin and Adrienne of Kirksville, Mike Buck and W.R. Buck. Janet and Susie Tuggle accompanied Willie Tuggle home from the hos-
pital on July 7th. He suffered a broken leg from a fall at work on June 11th. Stella Tuggle visited Sunday afternoon. Mike Buck was a visitor last week. Also visiting have been Linda Moore and Nancy Haley. H.A. and Josephine Lindberg of Albia, Iowa were recent visitors of Virgil Lindberg at the La Plata Nursing Home. Mike and Sandy Dobbs were Wednesday evening visitors of Pearl Dobbs at La Plata Nursing Home. D.C Trowbridge of Ottumwa, Iowa was a Friday visitors of Jerry Thomas. They visited with Bobby Buck and Verna in the afternoon. Maggie Cupp spent the 4th of July evening with Tom Cupp and family. W.R. and Barbara Buck and Eva attended a St. Louis Cardinals ballgame in St. Louis on July 2nd staying overnight
and visiting other points of interest. Cora and Larry Voyles, Peggy Thomas and Lynn Voyles of Columbia spent Sunday night and Monday in Eudora, Kansas visiting Judy Brown. Karl and Robert Byers were recent visitors of Marteena Gunnels at La Plata Nursing Home. Also visiting have been Nancy Heck and Mary Lou Wait. Janet Tuggle visited Dorothy Jenkins and family in Kirksville Saturday. Sunday dinner guests of Stella and Janet Tuggle were Mary Tuggle, Ryan and Toni Tuggle and children, Harry Tuggle, Cassie Tuggle and Hagen, Laura Tuggle and Josh Noel. Merlin and Annabelle Easley, Daryl Henderson were recent visitors of Bobby Buck at La Plata Nursing Home. Jason and Sylvia Rose, Elizabeth and Chandler of Liberty, Missouri visited Saturday with his grandmother, Betty Jo Williams at La Plata Nursing Home.
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Todd Sams of Macon, David Overstreet and Jimmy Overstreet of Kirksville, Jana Russon and Jack and Betty Settle of Ethel, Jeanette and Duane Chrisman of Kirksville, Dean and Barbara Green, Carol Carlson, Tom Ruttinger and Kenny Shaffer joined Red Roberts for music at La Plata Nursing Home on Monday evening. Joining the group on Thursday evening were Ray Kirkpatrick and Carl Campbell. Other visitors Monday were Mary Prough and Rose, Dolores Pyle and Susan Calef, Oscar Shaffer and Linda Montgomery Alma Baker, Sandy Gramling, Mary Beale, Leland Collins and Dorene McNew assisted with Bingo on Friday at the La Plata Nursing Home. Dora Lovingier has been in the hospital. Wanda and Mary Slawson were also Friday afternoon visitors. Congratulations to Pam Halstead as the new Principal of Callao Schools.
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as well as the great historical displays at the hotel. Your tax-deductible donation of $50.00 will get you a brink placed in the walk with your loved on, or friends, family or business. The American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation is a non-profit 501c-3 organization dedicated to the preservation, education, and exhibition of passenger rail history. APRHF is headquartered in Silver Rails Country in La Plata, Missouri. The APRHF currently maintains two large exhibits in La Plata. One is an exhibition of Amtrak History and the other is the Silver Rails Gallery. Please visit https://www.bricksrus. com/order/aprhf/index.php to purchase your brick and make your donation. Should you not have a computer, please call the Depot Inn and Suites at (660) 332-4669 for more information.
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EITEL GRANDKIDS PERFORM IN PLAY David and Patsy Eitel of La Plata and Pam and Michelle Crooks of Novinger attended the “Little Red Riding Hood” production put on by the Missoula Children’s Theatre of Missoula Montana. The play was performed Saturday evening, June 30 by area youth at the Simon Estes Auditorium in Centerville, IA and was a part of the Eighth annual Children’s Arts Festival in Centerville. David and Patsy’s grandchildren all had parts in the production. Brianna Carroll of Plano, IA played one of “Red’s” three girlfriends. Kaleb Carroll of Plano, IA acted as one of the “Wolfgang”. Michelle Worley of Tucson, AZ played a leading part as “Ranger Rooney”, keeper of the forest. Micah Carroll of Plano, IA was one of the “Raccoons” and Gabrielle Worley of Tucson, AZ was a member of the “Wolfgang”.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In Re: The Estate of Walter Raymond Howell, Deceased Estate No. 12MA-PR00051 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: The Estate of Kreig Allen Miller, Deceased Estate No. 12MA-PR00048 NOTICE OF LETTERS ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Supervised Administration) On June 25, 2012, Connie L. Miller was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Kreig Allen Miller, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The personal representative’s addresses and phone number is: 27307 State Highway T, Excello, Missouri, 65247, (660) 775-2442. The personal representatives attorneys name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 North Rollins Street, Suite 596, Macon, Missouri 63552, (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: The Estate of Robert Weisenborn, Sr., Deceased Estate No. 12MA-PR00021 NOTICE OF LETTERS ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Supervised Administration) On June 25, 2012, Jennifer Weisenborn was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Stephen Robert Weisenborn, Sr., decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The personal representative’s addresses and phone number is: 38521 State Highway C, Excello, Missouri 65247; (660) 349-8768. The personal representatives attorneys name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 North Rollins Street, Suite 596, Macon, Missouri 63552, (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent
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within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: April 8, 2012. Date of first publication: July 4, 2012. /s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk Dates of publication are July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: January 24, 2012. Date of first publication: July 4, 2012. /s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk Dates of publication are July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: The Estate of Ronald L. Biondi, Deceased Estate No. 12MA-PR00036 NOTICE OF LETTERS ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Supervised Administration) On June 22, 2012, Rhonda J. Biondi and R. Scott Biondi were appointed the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Ronald L. Biondi, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The personal representatives’ addresses and phone numbers are: 25008 Harvest Road, Bevier, Missouri 63532 and 24998 Harvest Road, Bevier, Missouri 63532. The personal representatives attorneys name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 North Rollins Street, Suite 596, Macon, Missouri 63552, (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: The Estate of Lily Elizabeth Molloy, Deceased Estate No. 12MA-PR00047 NOTICE OF LETTERS ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To all persons interested in the Estate of Lily Elizabeth Molloy, Decedent. On June 22, 2012, Lois Noland was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Kreig Allen Miller, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The personal representative’s addresses and phone number is: 101 E. Washington Street, Building #1, Suite E, Macon, Missouri 63552; (660) 385-6173. The personal representatives attorneys name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 North Rollins Street, Suite 596, Macon, Missouri 63552, (660) 385-5216.
To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Walter Raymond Howell decedent: On July 9, 2012, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Sherri Britt and Gregory W. Howell were appointed co-personal representatives of the estate of Walter Raymond Howell, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The name, business addresses, and phone numbers of the personal representatives are:
are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: April 24, 2012. Date of first publication: July 4, 2012. /s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk
Sherri Britt, 35809 Golden Avenue, Calloa, Missouri 63534, (660) 768-5756 and Gregory W. Howell, 32971 Lake Street, Macon, Missouri 63552, (660) 385-3371. The Co-Personal Representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 North Rollins, Suite 103, P.O. Box 596, Macon, Missouri, 63552, (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by
law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: April 20, 2012. Date of first publication: July 18, 2012.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, seven days after date of last publication or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.
Dates of publication are July 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2012.
In Re: The Estate of Elizabeth R. Alexander, Deceased Estate No.: 10MA-PR00022 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Elizabeth R. Alexander, Deceased. You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein
Dates of publication are July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: March 13, 2012. Date of first publication: July 4, 2012.
In Re: The Estate of John Owen Tate, Deceased
/s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk
/s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk
/s/ Scott Alexander Templeton & Swedberg, P.C. Attorneys at Law 210 N. Elson, Suite A PO Box K Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 665-5628 (660) 665-6035 - facsimile bswedberg@sbcglobal.net Dates of publication are July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
Macon, Missouri, 63552, (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: April 24, 2011. Date of first publication: July 4, 2012.
Estate No. 12M7-PR00029 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested In The Estate of John Owen Tate, decedent: On June 25, 2012, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, James Allen Maloney was appointed personal representative of the estate of John Owen Tate, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The name, business address, and phone number of the personal representative is: James Allen Maloney, 1005 W. Bourke, Macon, Missouri, 63552; (660) 385-4253. The Personal Representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 North Rollins, Suite 103, P.O. Box 596,
/s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk Dates of publication are July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
Dates of publication are July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
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8A Wednesday, July 18, 2012
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On Monday, July 16, 2012 the Atlanta Fire Department was awarded a matching grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation in the amount of $1000.00. During the months of June, July and August, matching funds grant checks for rural fire departments are being distributed by Missouri Department of Conservation Forestry Division staff. One hundred eighty fire departments will be receiving checks of up to $3,000 to help them with the purchase of personal protective gear, and firefighting equipment, for wildfire as well as structure fires. The total funding for fire department matching grants this year is $371,101. Fire departments are required to match these funds which are provided by the US Forest Service and the Missouri Department of Conservation. During the last 29 years, nearly $6,6653,794 has been distributed to Rural Fire Departments to help them increase the safety of their fighters and provide them with better firefighting equipment. Atlanta used their grant to purchase a 1500 gallon poly tank and a Indian pack. ABOVE: Brad Kunce of the MDC is presenting the grant check to Atlanta Fire Chief, Danny Magers.
Time Is On Your Side At NRMC’s Emergency Room When you’re experiencing a health care emergency, the last thing you want to do is wait. Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care and speed. Northeast Regional knows the importance of prompt service – especially in the emergency room (ER). “That’s why Northeast is launching a 30-Minute ER Service Pledge – to assure patients that we are dedicated not only to offering the best quality care, but also to providing that care as efficiently and quickly as possible,” said Eric Barber, Northeast Regional, CEO. When a patient enters the ER at NRMC the arrival time is noted. The 30-Minute ER Service Pledge begins the minute a patient checks in at the ER desk. “Our pledge is that a physician will work diligently to initially see each patient within 30 minutes or less of their arrival to begin the evaluation and treatment. When the pa-
tient is seen by a physician the time is logged on the patient’s chart, so we can track our performance in keeping our pledge of low ER wait times,” said Barber. “While the goal of Northeast’s ER pledge is to work diligently to initially see every patient within 30 minutes, the most critical health emergencies will always receive top priority,” said Dr. William Christmas, ER Medical Director. “For example, we track our average door-to-EKG times for chest pain patients and we are currently under 4 minutes, well below the national average.” The hospital records and monitors many ER indicators as part of its ongoing quality improvement process. “One of the items we track is patient wait times in the ER to determine how efficiently we triage patients and get them to a physician for initial evaluation and treatment,” said Barber. “I’m
pleased to report that the vast majority of patients at Northeast Regional’s ER were already being seen within 30 minutes of their arrival time.” “We believe this service pledge will distinguish us from other health care providers in the area, and underline our commitment to the people who live and work in Kirksville and the surrounding communities,” Barber said. “While we are committed to prompt and appropriate care for our ER patients, the 30-Minute ER pledge should not be misinterpreted as an effort
to rush patients though the ER,” Barber adds. “Our process improvements focus on getting ER patients into a treatment room as quickly as possible, enabling our physicians to see a patient and begin diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner.” The community can view Northeast Regional’s average ER wait time -- based on a two-hour rolling average, updated every 15 minutes – on the internet at www.nermc. com.
Back To School Fair Time Again! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A All of these events are free of charge. Participants must reside in Macon County and be present to receive their bag of school supplies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger and older siblings are welcome to participate in the fair but will not receive school supplies. Entertainment this year includes special guest appearances by McGruff the “Take a Bite out of Crime Dog”, and Smokey the Bear. The Emergency and Rescue Squad vehicles
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! The La Plata Fire Department wishes to express sincere thanks to the many people who helped make the “Jerry Thomas Family Fundraiser” such a great success. Becky does not have the space available to list everyone and we wouldn’t try to do that for fear of leaving someone out. Suffice it to say that it was proven again, “What no individual could achieve alone has been accomplished by many working together.” Even with the lack of cooperation on the part of the weather (one of our hottest days so far), the enthusiasm and generosity of those who braved the heat were evident. We, the Committee that did the planning, were overwhelmed by the response. With no publicized goal, we had hopes in our minds and all of them were surpassed. Thus far, the total raised is over $30,000.00. Some money continues to “trickle in”, and more is expected. We still have many t-shirts for sale and plan to keep selling them. You, the public, did “Give Back” and we thank you from the bottoms of our hearts!
and Air Evac helicopter will be present. There will be indoor and outdoor games and many other fun activities including a petting zoo, a reverse dunking booth and other new and exciting events. More than 30 organizations and agencies will provide giveaways, games and activities for the children in our county that teach health and safety concepts. Some of the exhibitors include the Macon County Health Department, the Macon Fire and Police Departments, the Macon County Extension Center, 4-H, the Department of Transpiration, the area schools and childcare centers, area churches, area banks, and health-related organizations. The Back-to-School Health and Safety Fair is sponsored by the Macon County Health Department, the Family Support Division, the Macon County Extension Center, NECAC, Macon/ Atlanta State Bank and representatives from the Immaculate Conception School, La Plata School, Atlanta School, Tri-County School, and Macon R-I School. For more information concerning the Backto-School Health and Safety Fair, contact Jane Hunter at 660-385-2173. Come and join the fun!
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