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Serving the communities of Lewis County, Mo. since 1862 (USPS 088-820) Vol. XL New Series, No. 51 Canton, Mo. 63435 • 24 Pages • 2 Sections • 55 cents

Thursday, December 20, 2012

L ove Peace Sending youJoy and your family all the Blessings of the Season

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Christmas Greetings from the staff of the

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Convenience stores and gas stations have gift cards, beverages, novelty gifts Many shopping opportunities are and, automotive items. available in Lewis County and shopping Grocery stores for the wonderful holiin the hometown provides the commu- day foods, gift cards and everyone loves nity with much needed revenue. a homemade treat. There are several local Local businesses give back more to businesses that carry farm products, new the community. For every one dollar merchandise, holiday décor, cleaning spent at local businesses, at least half supplies, auto care items, and many other is reinvested locally. With more dollars gift ideas. Flowers always cheer a person staying in the community, more jobs stay and the local floral shops have real and in the community, more opportunities are silk arrangements and other gift items on available to create more jobs. More tax display that are a wonderful way to say dollars are available to go to schools and thank you to someone special. roads. More dollars are available to keep Furniture stores, antique shops, thrift the community safe by providing quali- stores, flea markets, auctions and holified law enforcement personnel. The day fund raisers all have merchandise for convenience of having local merchants sale. Give a collector a special item that offers residents the ability to save time, they will keep forever or start someone’s gas and money. Local merchants offer new collection by purchasing something great customer service. Local businesses that reflects their interest. Many beautivalue, respect and appreciate their cus- ful handmade items produced by local tomers. Their customers are their friends residents can be found at various church and neighbors. They are also the ones or club fundraisers. For many of these who give generously to all the local non for profit groups, the holiday season events to support the small town projects. funds support their projects throughout Shop local and find the perfect gift for the year. your family and friends. Local businessLocal shops offer apparel that has es have a lot to offer. Following is a few hometown team logo shirts and hoodies gift ideas and where they can be found in that any fan young or old wears to support their high school.

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These are just a few of the many things local businesses have to offer. While spending time shopping, enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations most towns are displaying, the friendly people in the stores, the convenient parking and the knowlWishing all a great holiday. edge that dollars spent in the area help make Lewis County a great place to live.

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SANTA VISITS COUGAR DEN DAYCARE

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SANTA’S ARRIVAL ANTICIPATED AT KIWANIS

Photo by Rita Cox

Children await Santa’s arrival with great excitement during the Kiwanis Christmas gathering, Tuesday, December 11.

Submitted photo

Santa visited Cougar Den Daycare and Learning Center, LLC on December 11. The children in the Toddler and Pre-School classes gave Santa their Santa letter and got to talk with Santa.

Letters to Santa from the children at Cougar Den Daycare & Learning Center Pre-School Class: Dear Santa, I can’t wait until Christmas. I have been very good. I have three brothers and one sister. Please bring toys to us all. I would like a helicopter. Tell Rudolph hello for me. Love, Jobie Dear Santa, My name is Justice. I go to preschool. I would like a helicopter for Christmas. I have been a good boy. I am leaving you cookies and milk. See you soon!

Love, Justice Dear Santa, How can your reindeer fly? Tell Rudolph hi for me. I have been good a lot. I want a motorcycle, Mufassa toy, and a four wheeler (a real one)! I will leave you cookies and milk. Love, Will

have been a good girl. I want a playhouse, a drum, a princess chair, and a teddy bear. I want a necklace, too! I can’t wait until Christmas! Love, Olivia

Dear Santa, I would like a six wheel monster truck that is remote control, the biggest remote control tractor that is made, and a candy cane. Santa, I have been good. Love, Kaden

School-Aged Children Dear Santa, I want a Red Ryder BB Gun, a 40Disc Shot Nerf Gun, iPod, and Beyblades.

How are your reindeer doing?

Love, Mason

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is an iPod Touch and a Beywheelz.

How is Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer? Love, Logan

Dear Santa, I want a fluffy kitten, a violin, a sewing machine, and an iPod. How do you go down the chimney? Love, Payton

Dear Santa, I would like a iPad 3. I would like a Meep. I would like some Beywheelz. How have you been this year?

Love, Gage

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Dear Santa, I want a microphone for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and chocolate milk on Christmas Eve. I will leave the reindeer food, too! I want a basketball hoop with a basketball. I want a new baby doll. I have been a good girl this year! Love, Addilyn

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Letters to Santa from Lewis Co. Elementary Students Mrs. Funkenbusch’s Kindergarten class at Highland Elementary Dear Santa, What I would like Christmas is a race I would also like cycle, and anerf Love, David

for a track. a bigun.

Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is the Avenger toys. Also I would like a Christmas movie like Rudolph. I love you Santa.

Love, Ean Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a toy that I can ride in. I would like ared toy truck and a motorcycle. Santa, don’t put me on the naughty list.

Love, Anthony Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a pink computer. I would also like an American Girl doll, and an orange hat.

Love, Savannah Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a Gameboy. I would also like a Playstation, and some Hot Wheels car. I like you Santa!

Love, Zander Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a camo truck from Farm and Home. Also I would like a red tractor with big wheels. Could I have a four wheeler with a trailer? I would like a fake toy knife with a holder.

Love, Peyton Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a D.S. I would also like a dollhouse.

Love, Emma Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a blue truck.

I would also like a toy car, and a toy monster truck.

I would like some blocks too.

Love, James Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a 3 D.S. I would also like a new game for my Wii, and an orange iPod. I was wondering how your reindeers are doing, Santa. I hope they are doing well.

Love, Colton Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a kitten. I would also like a hamster, and a brown horse. I love you Santa!

Love, Hannah Mead Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a nerf gun that is red. Also I would like an Xbox and a horse.

I wonder how your reindeer are doing Santa.

I hope they are well.

Love, Rheo Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a Kindle Fire.

I would also like some new clothes, and a toy teddy bear that is purple.

Love, Emilee White Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a baseball.

Also I would like a soccer ball, and a basketball.

I will leave some yummy cookies for you, Santa.

Love, Isaac Richardson Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a Barbie house. Also I would like clothes for my Barbie, and some pretty nail polish. I would like some new glasses too.

Love, Alivia Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a remote truck. I would also like a coloring book, and a new book bag. Please eat all of my cookies and milk I gave you.

Love, Bryer Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is an iPod Touch. I would also like a panda book, and a new Rudolph stocking. Santa, I want you for Christmas.

Love, Natalie Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is an iPod. I would also like fireworks and a water gun. Please eat all of my cookies, and drink all of the milk that I leave for you Santa.

Love, Nathan Sparks Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is an iPod. I would also like a green bike, and a new lunchbox.

Love, Keenen

Christmas is Legos, an Xbox, and also the Lego Batman for the Wii. Love, Carter

Dear Santa, I want a bike, a Barbie, a dress, and a pony. Thank you for my gifts.

Love, Hannah

Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a new D.S. I would also like a blue iPod and an iPad. I love you Santa.

Love, Merena

Dear Santa, I want robots, a choo choo train, and a drum.

Love Dane

Santa Letters from Mrs. Bainter’s Kindergarten class at Highland Elementary Dear Santa, I want a train, a book, and a doll. Thank you for all my presents.

Love, Hope Dear Santa, I want a slinky dog, a DSI, and a toy helicopter.

I will give you cookies.

Love, Katy Dear Santa, I want a four wheeler, a motorcycle and a scooter. I will leave you a candy cane.

Love, Steven Dear Santa, I want a BB gun, a Kindle Fire, and a little lighter. I will feed your reindeer.

Love Rex Dear Santa, I want a computer, a dress, and an iPod phone.

I will give you cookies. I love your reindeer.

I really love Prancer.

Love, Calysia Dear Santa, I want a monster truck, a video game, and an iPod. I like you!

Love, J.T. Dear Santa, I want a Nintendo D.S., some baby dolls and high heels. I drew a picture for you!

Love, Daphne Dear Santa, I want a remote control helicopter that shoots missiles, army men, and a big dirt bike. I will have milk and cookies for you and your reindeer.

Love, Carson

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Dear Santa, I want Lego army men, a toy helicopter that shoots missiles, and the game Doggy Do. I will give you cookies and milk.

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Dear Santa, I’d like to have a new race car, a remote control plane, and a remote control helicopter.

Love, P.J. Dear Santa, I want a D.S., walkie talkies, and an American Girl doll. Have a safe trip.

Love, Brooke Dear Santa, I want a bear that has a headband, a Rudolph stuffed dear, and a beanie baby dolphin.

Love, Hailey Dear Santa, I would like a D.S., games for the D.S., and a Hot Wheels car. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Love, Henry Dear Santa, I would like to have the biggest remote control tractor you have, a Bad to the Bone truck and a candy cane.

Love, Kaden Dear Santa, I want Legos, a new bed, and a trampoline. I would also like a book shelf.

Love, Lane

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ONE AND TO ALL!

Merry Christmas Greetings

Dear Santa, I want a Super Star Destroyer, a calendar, and Lego Dr. Zombus.

Love, Charlie Dear Santa, I want a vampire castle, fire airplane, and a ghost train.

Love, Trevor

Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a video game on wrestling. I would also like some new blue gloves. I only have black ones. I want lego man. I love you Santa.

Love, Logan Dear Santa, What I would like for Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit LaGrange Community Center

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Letters to Santa from Lewis County Elementary Students Dear Santa, I want a toy shotgun, a clock and a computer. I also want a D.S. and books.

Love, Chris

Mrs. Schultz’s Kindergarten class at Highland Elementary Dear Santa, I want a tow truck. How do the reindeer have horns?

Love, Bryton

Dear Santa, I want my stuffed animal puppy that I lost. You can give me a new one. Can I have a flying dinosaur bat?

Love, Meghan

Dear Santa, I want a real penguin and a stuffed penguin. How is Rudolph doing?

Love, Adrian

Dear Santa, I want a trampoline and a new bike. Haddie, my little sister, wants a Winnie the Pooh book.

Love, Haleigh

Dear Santa, I want some Thomas the Train toys that I never had.

Are you real?

Love, Perry Dear Santa, I want whatever you give me. I have been good.

Love, Stephen

Dear Santa, I want a Justin Bieber pillow and a Hello Kitty bracelet. I love you, Santa.

Love Lakin

Dear Santa, I want an iPad, a toy horse and a little Teddy Bear.

Santa, have a great Christmas, but don’t have too much fun!

Love, Danielle

Dear Santa, I want a toy phone and a Hello Kitty case, Stuffy and a baby doll with toy stuff. I have been a good girl.

Love, Hadlee

Dear Santa, I want a toy Hot Wheels car, a desk and a coloring book.

Love, John

Dear Santa, I want a D.S., a stuff animal doggy and a stuffed animal cow. How is Rudolph doing?

Love, Johnathon

Dear Santa, I want a crane. How do our elves make toys? Why do you climb down the chimney and drop presents then go to other chimneys?

Love, Eric

Dear Santa, I want a Spiderman house with Spiderman that climbs up it and a Hulk mask. Can I have a new

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Love, Konner Dear Santa, I want a toy airplane and a monster truck.

Love, Remington Dear Santa, I want a diary, a doll head to put makeup on and an electric scooter. I also want a pink BB gun.

Love, Jazzy Dear Santa, I want a 3 D.S., a Mario car I can drive and a really, fluffy stuffed dog.

Love, Landon Dear Santa, I want an Angry Bird, Red Rider BB gun, and a 40 disc shot. How are your reindeer doing?

Love, Mason Dear Santa, I want a Barbie, a gymnastics rug to lay on and a D.S. I want some chocolate. How do you make presents? Can I get some supplies for my new office?

Love, Ellie

Mrs. Koscielski’s Kindergarten Class at Highland Elementary Dear Santa, I would like a new pink bike, a pink Barbie Doll

and a pink toy car this year!

Love, Natalie Dear Santa, I want a D.S., an iPod, and a doll. Thank you for my presents. P.S. I would also like a new pink, red and purple bike.

Love, Richeara Dear Santa, I love presents and Christmas trees! For Christmas, could I please have a Leap Pad, a LaLa Loopsy doll, and an Easy Bake Oven?

Thank you, Love, Zaeylyn Dear Santa, I really want a remote control helicopter, a white board to write my word wall words and a tent.

Love, Logan Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a dog, a Barbie sing along, and a new Barbie Doll.

Love, Riley Dear Santa, I know what I want this year! I would like a bunch of toy horses, a horse swing, and a new pair of shoes! Thank you!

Love, Emery

Dear Santa, I like Rudolph! For Christmas I want an iPod with a charger, some babies and a stroller.

Love, Kaydence

Dear Santa, Why do you wear a red coat? How are you so magical? I would like a kids four wheeler, a new bouncy ball, and a windup star. Thank you!

Love, Candice

Dear Santa, Do you really use magic to build toys? For Christmas I would like a HUGE remote control Monster Truck, a new sled, and a race car!

Love, Landon

Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a BB gun, a Can I please have a deer video game, and a rifle and a crossbow? I’ll football! Thank you for see you at Johnny’s!

Love, Tyler my presents!

Love, Joshua Dear Santa, I want a 3 D.S. with Dear Santa, I would like an iPod games, a BB gun, glow Touch, a choo-choo sticks and an iPod. I train, and a microphone would also like a bunny for Chrsitmas. Thank and a new bike. Thank you for all my great you! gifts!

Love, Blake Love, Oliver Dear Santa, I would like a real beagle Dear Santa, puppy, a big girl doll, I have been a good and a baby toy horse. boy! For Christmas I I like Christmas trees! want some John Deere tractors, Hot Wheels Love, Addison cars, and a new remote control monster truck.

Dear Santa, I like you and I’d like Love, Levi to have some presents.

Would you please get Dear Santa, me a tractor, a non- I would like a horse, a plastic Transformer, four wheeler, and a note and a remote controlled from you! I have been airplane? Thank you! a good girl this year!

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Letters to Santa from Lewis County Elementary Students -CONTINUED Mrs. Koscielski’s First Grade Class at Highland Elementary

sisters and I have four cousins! How do you get to everyone’s house?

Love, Jadyn

Dear Santa, For Christmas I want my Dad, a really big fishing boat to fish with my grandpa, and a BB gun. That’s all!

Love, Kadin

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me an RC car and a necklace?

How do your reindeer fly?

Thank you for my guitar.

Love, Zach

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I would like a cattle truck, cranes, and a flatbed semi truck.

Have a good holiday!

Love, Andrew

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a doll and a camera? I like your red suit. How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Carlie

Dear Santa, I would like Hulk hands, Bay blades, and the Skylanders Giant game for my PS3.

Love, Gary

Santa Letters Mrs. Ruffcorn’s 1st grade class at Canton R-V

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me an iPod touch and an iPad? How do reindeer fly? I will leave you some cookies.

Love, Keara Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a bright light pillow?

Please, thank you. I like your sleigh. Am I good?

Love, Madison

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a toy horse set? Can you rbing me a toy cat? How do your reindeer fly? Thank you for the toys, Santa.

Love, Akeila

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a Bebe doll that can cry?

Do you like the Wii? Thank you for my Elmo.

Love, Cayden

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a 3 D.S.? How do your reindeer fly? Will you please bring me a new dog?

Love, Clayton

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a computer? I will keep some cookies for you.

Thank you for the presents. I like your reindeer.

Love, Caleigh

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a Baby Alive that walks and can you bring me a touch screen? How does Rudolph’s nose light up?

How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Razanae Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a toy horse? I have two

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a Kindle Fire? How do you go around the world? I like Christmas!

Love, Brayden Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a cra-z-art studio and a slushie maker? How are your reindeer doing? How

many cookies do you want? I will leave some cookies out for you. I like your big red suit!

Love, Sierra Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a cash register? How many cookies do you want? How do your reindeer fly? We have an elf!

Love, Aiden Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a Wii and a new Super Mario game? How does your sled fly? I will leave you milk and cookies.

Love, Dominique Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a racecar? Santa, how do you get your reindeers to fly? Thank you for the guitar. Please give me a car.

Love, Mason Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a Barbie? Do you like the Wii? I like what you’re bringing me.

Love, Airizona Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a Kindle Fire? I love you Santa. Do you have old time elves?

Thank you for my BB gun. I love Christmas.

Love, Trevor Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a stuffed animal?

Santa, will you bring me a Monster High doll?

Santa, is Rudolph tired?

Love, Jenna Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a Tonka truck? Santa are you real? How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Lukas

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a Kindle Fire and will you bring me a fourwheeler? Are your tired after Christmas? I like your red suit. I like you.

Love, Kinsey

Dear Santa, Can I please have a bik and woch and srpises. I will giv you som kookes and carits. How does yore randoer fliy? I love you Santa, Love, Robert.

Dear Santa, Will you please bring 25 grand? I want a toy motorcycle. How do your reindeer fly? I love you.

Love, Trey

Dear Santa, Can I please have an ipod tuch and a new DS game and a football wii game?

How can you see in the dark at night?

Love, Kendall

Dear Santa, Will you please bring me an Xbox 360 and a D.S. and the Skylander’s game?

How big is your sled?

Love, Joshua Santa Letters Mrs. Horner’s 1st grade

class at Canton R-V Dear Santa, Can I please have an ipod, chrle brown book and surises? How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Emma Dear Santa, Can I please have an ipad and a skootr bike that shoots out sprks? Wut do you do wen one of your render get sik?

Trevor Dear Santa, Can I please have a pupe an a pink dres and a ipod?

How are your ilvz and your wrkshop? Can you breng my sitr some stuf to?

Love, Hailey Dear Santa, Can I please have a Justin Bebr skootr and a baby alive and some sprises?

Are your rander OK this year and are you ok this year?

Love Delani

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Dear Santa, Can I please have a fak hors with a carit. I’ll lev you sum cookes.

Love, Deja.

Dear Santa, Can I please have a cputr and new baskitball shoes and legos? I love you Santa.

Love, Caleb Dear Santa, Can I please have a hores set and some suprises?

How do your randeer fly?

Love, Macie Dear Santa, Can I please have a real shotgun and sum sprisis?

When are you cumeing?

Love, Bradley

Dear Santa, Can I please have a musheen gun and a wii sombe gam? I will lev you milk and cookes.

Love, Austin Dear Santa, Can I please have a dol, a dol has and a brb car. I wil lev cokez and milk for you.

Love, Jaiden Dear Santa, Can I please have a reel winshestr rifl. Fishng pol and a poket nif. I wil lev out carrotts and milk and cookes.

Love, Dominick Dear Santa, Can I please have a dog and a dsi and Macup?

Have a good flite to evre one’s house. How many rendeer do you have?

Chloe Dear Santa, Can I please have a ne klas and a bick and a pink fish. How mane presents are in yor slay?

Love, Ella.

Dear Santa, Can I please have a Mareo crt for the DS and I wunt a 3 DS. How mane houses do you hav?

Love, Jordan

Dear Santa, Can I please have two vido games and a fish? How mene elfs so you have?

Do you want cookes and milk?

Love Abe

NOTE: Press-News Journal did not correct the spelling of the children’s submitted Santa Letters

Dear Santa, Can I please have a drt bike and I whant a pistol for Christmas. I think you

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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!

Dear Santa, Can I please have a babe ulive with teeth and a toy elf like yours and some sprises. What raindere leads the groop?

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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year We would like to extend our wishes for a Merry Christmas

Have a happy holiday season.

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Letters to Santa from Lewis County Elementary Students Mrs. Stow-First grade at Highland Elementary Dear Santa, I have been good this year.

Have you been good this year? I have been worrying about your reindeer?

Love, Breanna Dear Santa, May I please have legos and an air hockey table. Is Rudolph real?

Love, Brayden Dear Santa, I want a radio and a lego monster truck. I would also like sticky lizards.

Thank you, Michael Dear Santa, May our girl kittens have babys for Christmas. I hope your safe on our roof. Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Kaycie Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a turtle that says “do your best� on its shell and has blowers that are pretty in the background of its shell.

Please! You can get it at the casino.

Love, Kaley Dear Santa, My Christmas list is a crane, four wheeler, and a puppy. And a billion dollars to share with everybody. Say hello to Santa Paws and his pups, Safe

Flight, Robert Dear Santa, Am I on the nice list? How is Rudolph and the elves?

I would like a D.S. I. X.L. And a bike for Christmas please. Love, Cooper Dear Santa, I want a football jersey, pads, shoes and socks.

I want a dart board and fishing jacket and waders.

Rachael Dear Santa, I would like hot wheels cars for Christmas please.

Thank You, Alex Dear Santa, I would like Black Ops on DS for Christmas. Thank you, Sincerely, Josh Mrs. Johnson -1st grade at Highland Elementary Dear Santa, I would like some makeup. I would like a toy home and a toy car. Love, Emily Dear Santa, I want a game and to meet Sponge Bob Square Pants.

Love, Layton Dear Santa, How are you? Tell Sticky ( the elf) I put candy canes on all the trees. I will leave cookies and carrots for you all. I would like a doll, puppy, makeup and perfume. P.S. Tell

Mrs. Claus I can’t wait for her cookies! Yum! Love, Amanda

eat your cookies and milk.

P.S.S. The sugarcube is for Rudolph. Ryver

Dear Santa, Can I have a tablet and a ds pin and a charger. Merry Christmas. From David

Dear Santa, I would like for you to bring me some Barbie dolls and a nativity set that sticks to the refrigerator.

Love, Macy

Dear Santa, I would like a ipod, some lala loopsey’s and a kindle fire. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas. Love, Kia Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie and new books. I would like a doll with really long hair, too. Love, Kacy Dear Santa, I want lego toys and a X Box for my best friend Josh and I like you. Colton Dear Santa, I’ve been good and I want a D.S. And a boy and girl Barbie. Also a dollhouse and a new teddy bear, a snowsuit and a box of candy. I love you very much.

Love, Zoey Dear Santa, I want you to bring be a lot of presents. If I am on the good list I am almost sure I am not on the bad list. If you bring me a lot of toys I will be happy. If you bring be coal I will still be happy because you are the greatest Santa in the world. P.S. Don’t forget to

Dear Santa, I would love a puppy for Christmas this year. My sister Hannah would like a tangle dress for Christmas this year. Thank you Olivia Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I would like a few things for a reading corner in my bedroom. I would like a quiet place to work to become a better reader.

Love, Emma Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a nerf gun and an ipod. Love, Gavin Dear Santa, I would like farm toys and a bike with two brakes. I would like some Kre-o sets, tool How have the reindeer been? See you soon, Jackson

Ms. Bowles- First grade at Highland Elementary Dear Santa, I dont want any thing for Christmas. I already have what I want, my family.

Blake Dear Santa, I want a fake dog. I want a fake cow. I want a Barbie.

I will leave you some milk and cookies! Love, Lakkin Dear Santa, I want a new DS I XL. And I want a ipod. Merry Christmas to Santa! Love, Brady Dear Santa, I would like clothes for my M.H. Doll and makeup. Your friend, Alayna Dear Santa, Do you make electronics? I would like an Ipad.

I won’t forget to leave you cookies. Love, Emily Dear Santa, I want a cd this year. And I want some clothes. And what do you do? Do you have elfs? Love, Chloe

thing? A milk cow. A Herford heifer. A Hereford bull. A scooter. A tractor.

A robot. A big big truck! A nerf gun. A big pellet gun.

Morgan Dear Santa, How do you get from the North Pole to LaBelle?

I would like a bedset and Barbie roller skates.

Please? Love, Desirae Dear Santa, I want a teddy bear. I want a car. I want a wii.

From Elijah Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I have been good this year.

Can you please bring me a robot and a teddy bear?

Also I want a train.

Love, Kyler Dear Santa, I would like to have a bunny, computer, and some games. If you could there’s other children that is in need. Love, Kaylee Dear Santa, All I want is a Batman toy and to transformer. Shawn

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Dear Santa, I’v been a good boy this year. So here’s one thing I would like a computer game. Love, Chase

Be filled with wonder Be touched by peace Believe in the miracle

Merry Christmas to our valued customers and friends

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

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Letters to Santa from Lewis County Elementary Students Ms. TenEyck - First grade at Highland Elementary Dear Santa, My name is Alexis. What I would like for Christmas is multi colored paper clips, a stuffed teddy bear, a baby alive ( the doctor one) and a unicorn dream light. Sincerely, Alexis Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is nintendo real cell phone, ds. I will be real happy if you could grant my wish!

Richiya Dear Santa, I want tow American girl and cloes and a tablit.

Love,, Sydney Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a Icky Dring, a game, a Ninjogo Lego and ww Wrestlers. Love, Aidan Dear Santa, Can I please have a new DS for Christmas and a brother please.

Love Elijah

Dear Santa, I would like a phone for Christmas and I would like a new animal farm set for Christmas Ki’dn Dear Santa, I wish my mom and dad could be here for Christmas. I want a baby Babu and a light up unicorn.

Thank you, Jewelie Dear Santa, I want hexbus and 4 wheel truck lego. Bulits book.

From Logan.

Dear Santa, I want the amarican doll Mekenna and coler orbes.

How are the raindeer doing? I wish every child could have a family. Love, Olivia Dear Santa, I’d like a boy Furby for Christmas please. I have been god this year. I would like a stuffed animal and an Ipod too. From, Hunter Dear Santa, I would like a new scarf I want new clothes. What do your reindeer eat?

Love, Leah Dear Santa, I want a doll to play with and a puppy and to dolls that fightig and they are twins and luv the amarucudolls and close. I want everything.

Santa you are the best.

Love Isabella Dear Santa, Lala loopsy, green pig to go with my angry bird, candy canes,. A box of mac and cheese, a stuffed puppy. Love, Jennifer Dear Santa, Can I please have a puppy I will take good care of her. Love, Ava Dear Santa, Hi Santa, it’s Zach! What I want for Christmas is a John Deere tractor and a Kent truck. Hope you have a safe and happy travel Christmas Eve! Your friend, Zach

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Dear Santa, I want a DS, a farmset and a x-box. I have been good.

I love you, Denton Dear Santa, Nintendo DS- DS games, 4-wheeler- money $100, TV- computer-coat-DVD player- alarm clock- coveralls- boots- BB gun/ scope. How do you make all the toys? How does Rudolph’s nose glow?

Remington Dear Santa, I would like a xbox 360, Ipad, bike, computer, helicopter, pet hamster, nerf machine gun, Love, Sean Dear Santa, I want for Christmas is the Swoth pepl. Could git off the ship. Jarico

Photos by Rita Cox

(Above) Robbie Wolter shows his Christmas spirit and speaks to Santa Claus at the LaBelle Depot activities held Dec. 8. Santa listens to children of any age.

(Below) Becky Heimonen greeted children at the LaGrange Community Youth Center Christmas party on December 8.

Dear Santa, I would like a dinosaur and a lego.

Love, Aiddin

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer?

Is it true that you can fly around the world?

Love, Konner

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Merry Christmas From the office of the Lewis County Recorder of Deeds

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Merry Christmas From the City of Canton Mayor, Board of Alderman and employees.

With best wishes from our entire team

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

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Christmas Event From The Past Rita Cox rita1@lewispnj.com The Lewis County community has always been generous and helpful to those in need at Christmas and many organizations, businesses and individuals have made sure that the children of the area have a special Christmas.

For many years the Canton State Bank sponsored a Dress-A-Doll contest. The bank would provide the undressed dolls and persons could pick up a doll and make an outfit for it. The dressed dolls would be put on display at the Canton State Bank and persons could vote for their favorite. Winners would receive a cash prize and ribbon.

After the contest, half the dolls would be given to girls in the area and the other half were auctioned off and the money went to buy boy gifts and then donated to local charities to be distributed to deserving children.

The contest was popular for several years. According to an article from the the early 70s, Mrs. Robert Rice was the grand prize winner. Other winners were Beulah Hays, Juanita St. Clair, Judy Ferguson, Flossie Leach, and Lucy Haller.

Many ladies of the community joined in this effort with over 100 dolls entered in the contests.

Wishing You Much Harmony and Joy at Christmas

LaBelle Manor 1002 Central St. LaBelle, MO

Mrs. Robert Rice (center) was grand prize winner in the canton State Bank Dress-A-Doll contest with her southern belle doll “Scarlet”, complete with pantaloons and parasol. Jerry Boyd, executive vice president of the bank, presents Mrs. Rice wit the grand prize ribbon. Also pictured is Mrs. Henry Lloyd, who was chairman of the doll contest.

Happy Holidays!

Thank you for your business and friendship throughout the year.

(Above) Canton State Bank sponsored a Dress-A-Doll contest for several years in the 1970s. Many deserving children received a special doll at Christmas.

(Left) These three girls admire the beautiful dolls that were dressed by the community and given away to children at Christmas time.

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

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YESTERYEAR DOLL CONTEST

Popular Christmas Toys Through The Years Listed are some of the favorite toys and the decade they were introduced. Some of the toys have stood the test of time and are still popular gifts to receive.

Popular toys, Chatty Cathy (left), and Sock Monkey (right)

1920’s: Radio Flyer wagon, chemistry set, joy buzzer, yo-yo, pop up books 1930s: Stuffed Mickey Mouse, finger paint, sock monkey, Buck Rogers Rocker Pistol, microscope set, beach ball, Red Ryder BB gun, army men, view master.

1940s: Bubble solution, Little Golden Books, Slinky, Magic 8 Ball, Legos.

1950s: Silly Putty, Mr. Potato Head, Wiffle Ball, matchbox cars, Play Dough, PEZ dispenser, Tonka truck, Frisbee, Hula hoop, Barbie, Chatty Cathy, troll dolls.

CryptoQuiz Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a popular holiday character. Using the hints N=R and Y=E, decipher the clues and name the character.

1960s: Etch-A-Sketch, Ken, Slip ‘n Slide, G.I. Joe, Easy-Bake oven, Rock’em Sock’em Robots, See N Say, superball, radio controlled cars, Barbie dream house.

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1970s:Nerf ball, weebles, Baby Alive, Shrinky dinks, Rubik’s cube, Stretch Armstrong, Star Wars action figures.

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1980s: Cabbage Patch kids, Polly pocket, slap bracelet, Glo worm, Care Bear, My Little Pony, transformers, pound puppy, teenage mutant ninja turtles, glow stick.

Photo courtesy Canton Historical Society

Wilma Maples, who was an employee at Canton State Bank for 36 years, is pictured in the background as a bank customer votes for her favorite doll.

1990s: Little Tikes log cabin, Little Tikes cozy coupe car, super soaker, beanie baby, Buzz Lightyear, American Girl Doll, Tickle Me Elmo, Furby.

2000s: Bratz, Zhu Zhu, Wii, Mind Flex.

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Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year From the City of LaGrange Mayor, Councilmen, and Employees

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.

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas holiday season.

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

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‘Tis The Season!

Christmas time 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 festivities begin!

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Justice Clay made a beautiful Gingerbread house at the LaGrange Youth Center.

Youth of all ages participated in building Gingerbread houses at the LaGrange Youth Center. The youngest was Jocelyn 6, and William at 16 was one of the oldest.

Youth Gingerbread House Creations The youth at the LaGrange Community Youth Center have been busy creating gingerbread houses. Margaret Vannaken, a youth center volunteer, and instructor for the craft, said she and the children had a wonderful time and the kids were very creative in their designs.

The houses were built using a milk carton as the base, then covering it with graham crackers. The children had several options of candy or other sweets to decorate their house. Some of the children filled every available space on their house, some of the kids had a more sparse look. All the houses were put on display for everyone to admire and a winner would be voted on.

Photos by Rita Cox

Hailey Griffin shows off some of the newly completed Gingerbread houses made at the LaGrange Community Youth Center.

Many youngsters used their creativity at the LaGrange Community Youth Center to build these sweet Gingerbread houses.

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All the best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Prosecuting Attorney Jules V. DeCoster Betty Knoche Chelsea Hoffman

Circuit Clerk’s Office Jan Geisendorfer Debbie Price Shirley Hetzler

County Clerk’s Office Sharon Schlager Tracy Brown Donna Lawson

Juvenile Office Matt Holt Jamie Wolf Michelle Peavler

Road & Bridge Dept.

William Rash Jr. Robert Dodd Regina Dredge Roy Hetzler David Keith John Leerhoff Andy Michel Dale Murphy Jerry Patterson William J. Rash Gerald Smith

Treasurer Kim Porter

Sheriff ’s Office David Parrish Luke Barton Corey Bringer Ben Buening Randy Eaton Jerrod Eisenberg Shannon Finis Sara Garner Tucker Hicks John Kraft Pat McAfee Cheryl McCarty Rob Power Ricky Rudd Kyle Scott Danny Yonker Sidney Sutton Betty Shyne Devon Willis

Public Administrator Brett Bozarth Jessica Ayers Circuit Court Russell Steele Fred Westhoff Rebecca Childress Tonya Lutz

Coroner Larry Arnold Collector’s Office Robert E. Veatch Denise Goodwin Donnette Carter Recorder of Deeds Brenda Gunlock Renee Scoggin Assessor’s Office Craig Myers Amy Parrish Jennifer Thomas

Janitor Frank Twomen

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Think twice before giving pets as holiday gifts Many people consider pets great holiday gifts. But in spite of their popularity as presents, pets do not always make the most appropriate holiday gift.

Giving a pet as a present seems like a great idea, but shoppers might want to give it more consideration before giving a gift that is such a considerable responsibility. A puppy at Christmas or a bunny at Easter may be given with good intentions, but that well-meaning sentiment can easily backfire, ending with the pet being given up for adoption when recipients don't feel up to the task of raising a pet. In such instances, the companion animal pays the steepest price.

Though it often is, buying a pet should not be an impulse purchase. You see sad eyes looking back at you from behind a cage door and want to give that animal a new home. However, introducing an animal into a family is not a decision to take lightly. You must factor how well the pet will fit in with the family dynamic. Do schedules allow for quality time spent with the animal?

Is it a financially good time to care for an animal that will cost money? Are you aware of how long the pet will live? Making those big decisions for a person on the receiving end of your well-intentioned gift may be crossing a line. Would you want to have such a life-changing decision made for you?

Furthermore, the holiday season is not one ideally suited for making careful decisions. People are often swept up in emotions and even stress, and shoppers may not be thinking rationally.

The hectic nature of the holiday season can be a difficult time for a pet to grow acclimated to its new environment. He or she may be frightened to assimilate or take longer to settle down. Pets often need several weeks of quiet and constant care to become comfortable in their new environments. Here are some other reasons why the holidays are not a good time for new pets. * Holiday visitors may frighten the new pet and he or she may become weary of strangers at the outset. * The activities in the household may pose safety hazards for the young animal. An abundance of rich foods and various decorations could be ingested, potentially causing illness. * New pets should be carefully supervised around children to see how they behave. A child may not be accustomed to handling a puppy or kitten and could injure the animal. Similarly, the pet may be skittish and lash out at the child. Adults busy with holiday obligations may be easily distracted and miss how their child is in-

teracting with the new pet.

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* Once the glow of the holidays wear off, children may be disillusioned with the new responsibility that has fallen into their hands. They may not like the responsibility that comes with being a good pet owner.

Reputable pet breeders and animal shelters often discourage individuals from adopting or purchasing pets as holiday gifts. Many organizations and animal businesses require a careful vetting of potential pet parents to ensure the animal will be placed with a family and in a home that is suitable.

Animal welfare groups warn that an estimated 50 percent of pets adopted during the holidays end up right back at shelters. This can scar the pet. Avoid the temptation of giving a companion animal as a present. If it is your intention to gift an animal, talk to the gift recipient and discuss the pros and cons beforehand. Then you can work together and make the right decision for all parties involved, including the pet.

Members of the LaGrange Lions Club met Dec. 13 to

Interesting Facts About The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree The first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, two years before the opening of Rockefeller Plaza, where the tree now draws thousands of tourists each year. The tradition began when construction workers hard at work on building Rockefeller Center decorated a roughly 20-foot tall balsam fir tree on Christmas Eve in 1931. Strings of cranberries and tin cans were among the items used to decorate the tree.

While there was no tree in 1932, the first official tree was unveiled in 1933 in Rockefeller Plaza, and the lighting ceremony was broadcast over NBC Radio. The 1933 tree, at 50 feet tall, dwarfed the 1931 tree. However, the 1933 tree paled in comparison to the 10-ton Norway Spruce erected in 1999, which measured 100-feet tall and remains the tallest tree ever erected at Rockefeller Center.

The tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree continues to evolve to this day, but the evergreen it is no longer lit with incandescent light bulbs. LED bulbs that consume a fraction of the energy of traditional bulbs are the bulbs of choice now.

In addition, in 2007 Rockefeller Center partnered with Habitat for Humanity, who used the tree after it was taken down to furnish lumber for home construction.

prepare fruit bundles there were distributed to LaGrange area senior citizens on Dec. 15. Pictured are Larry Wolfmeyer and Rev. Steve Martin, along with other members, helping to put the fruit packages together. The colorful bundles of fruit bring joy to many folks during the Christmas season.

CHRISTMAS WISH

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Robert Ellison was happy to tell Santa Claus his Christmas wishes during the annual Kiwanis Christmas party held for first grade students.

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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!

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GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

BREAKING NEWS UPDATES

LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Barbie, teddy bear, bunny, a new TV, clothes, shoes and new pictures for my room.

From Kaitlin.

Look for more letters to Santa from Lewis County children in the Christmas section of this edition.

HOLIDAY DEADLINES AND CLOSINGS The Press-News Journal will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1. Due to an early printing schedule, submitted news and advertising deadline for the Dec. 27 issue will be Thursday.

Dec. 20 at noon. Early deadline for the Jan. 3 edition will be Thursday, Dec. 27 at noon.

MURDER ARREST IN KNOX COUNTY Captain Sarah L. Eberhard, director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, announces the arrest of Glenn C. Head for the murder of William L. Bacon.

On Tuesday, December 11, 2012, troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control arrested Glen C. Head, 59, of Novelty, Missouri, for second degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the death of William L. Bacon, 67, of Novelty, Missouri. The arrest is a result of a shooting that occurred in rural Knox County near Novelty, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Head has been formally charged by the Knox County prosecuting attorney, and is being held currently at the Adair County Jail on a $250,000 cash only bond.

The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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An aerial view of the new Ursa Farmers Coop project. The facility held an open house Friday, Dec. 14 at the new location in Canton.

C-SC Library Announces Addition Of Children’s Wing The Carl Johann Memorial Library at Culver-Stockton College has recently completed a children’s library room. The room is equipped with thousands of children’s books, educational toys and a large LED television equipped with AppleTV. IPads are also available for children upon request. The goal of the children’s wing is to keep all children reading during summer and holiday breaks, effectively bridging the reading gap for rural children.

The addition of this wing means that there will be a higher rate of retention in literacy for rural children over the holiday break and in summer months.

During the weeks when schools are out of session,

many children do not have access to a variety of ageappropriate reading materials.

For many areas, a public library solves this problem.

Unfortunately, access to a public library is a luxury some children do not have. Families who do not live in Canton city limits have to pay a $50 annual fee to use the Canton Public Library. This amount can be a burden for some families. The Culver-Stockton library does not charge a fee to check out books.

One of the important changes that made this possible was the shift from paper books to e-books.

Culver-Stockton’s library currently has about 125,000 paper books and over 90,000 e-books in its collection, not

including the 33,000 full-text periodical titles online.

The room was part of a series of renovations to the Culver-Stockton library done this summer, funded by the comprehensive campaign, A Vision for the Future. Other

Marley Lanier and Harper Lanier enjoy the new addition of a Children’s Library at Culver-Stockton

TWO PERSONS KILLED IN SEPARATE ACCIDENTS Two people were struck and killed in two separate incidents that occurred recently in northeast Missouri.

In Lewis County, one person died and two others were sent to the hospital after a two vehicle accident on Dec. 17. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Cortez Robinson of Kirksville, Missouri was pronounced dead at the scene.

Robinson was standing in front of a vehicle when he was hit by an oncoming car at around 9:45 p.m. Monday night, about two miles west of Lewistown, Missouri on Highway 6. A 1996 Cadillac

Deville was parked in the roadway with hazard lights activated along westbound Mo. 6. Robinson was standing alongside the vehicle and another person, Stephanie J Toolate, 25, Kirksville, Mo., was standing in front of the vehicle. A westbound 1998 Plymouth van, driven

by Jessica L. Murphy, 19, LaBelle, Mo., struck the first vehicle in the rear, then struck Cortez. Toolate’s injuries were believed caused by the first vehicle striking her after impact from the second vehicle.

Cortez was pronounced dead at the scene by Lewis County Coroner

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Larry Arnold. Toolate was transported to Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Ill., with serious injuries.

Murphy was transported to Blessing Hospital, Quincy, with moderate injuries.

Also assisting at the scene were the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis County Ambulance, Knox County Ambulance and Ewing Fire and Rescue.

In Marion County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, on Dec. 16, Niecko P. Daucsavage, 18, Quincy was headed eastbound on US 24 one mile west of of West Quincy, Mo., when he struck

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Assisting at the scene was the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Palmyra Rural Fire, Marion County EMS and Adams County EMS.

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Lewis County Farm Bureau Receives Award of Excellence Michele Munzlinger accepts the Award of Excellence from Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst.

Lewis County Farm Bureau leaders attend Mo Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Lewis County Farm Bureau leaders attended the 98th Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks, Dec 2-4. During the meeting, county voting delegates approved Missouri Farm Bureau policies for 2013, heard from legislative and agriculture leaders, and received recognition for their Farm Bureau activities during the past year. Lewis County leaders attending were: Brian Munzlinger, Michele Munzlinger, Pamela Deters, and Robert Deters.

The Lewis County Farm Bureau was honored with an Award of Excellence for public relations, promotion and education programs during the 98th annual meeting of Missouri Farm Bureau at Lake of the Ozarks December 3. The announcement was made

by Blake Hurst, Missouri Farm Bureau president, who presented the award to Michele Munzlinger, president of Lewis County Farm Bureau.

Only one award of excellence is presented in each category of the organization’s gold star program. The five categories are: membership, marketing/commodities, public policy, young farmers and ranchers/leadership development, and public relations/promotion and education.

Pictured is Michele Munzlinger as she accepts the Award of Excellence for public relations, promotion and education programs during the 98th annual meeting of the Missouri Farm Bureau.

Automatic Car Wash Now Open In Canton

Marty Miles of Missouri Tire recently installed a new and improved automated car wash system at the facility in Canton.

Missouri Tire at 1701 Brose Ave in Canton has recently installed a new and improved automated car wash system. Owner Marty Miles said the new system is a great new addition and improvement to the business. The under carriage and side blaster feature works very well to clean vehicles. The automated bay is equipped to handle all cars, van and pickups with the exception being quad cab

long bed pickups. The car wash also has several other bays and vacuums.

The car wash is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The automated bay is closed during extreme cold temperatures.

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Thank you for the birthday cards and visits for mother’s 90th birthday. Also our deepest thanks for the many acts of kindness on mother’s going home to the Lord. Especially the faithful help and visits of Peggy Steinbeck, Butch Brown, Steve Griesbaum, Curtis Farr and Pastor Ken of the Lutheran Church in LaGrange and to all members of the church who always kept mother in touch with her church. Your kindness and faithfulness are so appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless such a caring comnity. munity.

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This photo loaned by the Lewis County Historical Society has only the names of two of the young people in the front row, Renee Gorrell and Tina Moore.

It probably was taken in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s and seems to be a Christmas program. Santa is in the back center and a Christmas tree also is visible.

NRCS announces January 18 deadline for EQIP funding in Missouri The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has set January 18, 2013, as the next cut-off date for ranking applications for about $25.6 million available through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

EQIP is the agency’s largest Farm Bill conservation program. It helps producers of agricultural products improve water quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits.

State Conservationist J.R. Flores says that while NRCS accepts applications for EQIP on a continuous basis, producers must file applications by the January 18 deadline to be considered for the next round of application funding. Applications filed after January 18 will be considered in the next ranking period if funds remain available.

Flores says EQIP offers farmers, ranchers and forestland managers a variety of options to conserve natural resources while boosting production on their lands.

“The nearly $26 million that we have available for use in Missouri this fiscal year will go a long way toward improving the environment and the economy of Missouri’s rural communities,” he says.

EQIP provides financial assistance for a variety of

conservation activities, such as irrigation water management, reduced tillage, field buffers, rotational grazing systems, animal waste management systems and much more.

Additionally, NRCS offers special initiatives through EQIP, including: • On-Farm Energy Initiative: helps producers conserve energy on their operations.

• Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative: helps producers install high tunnels designed to extend the growing season into the cold months, increase productivity, keep plants at a steady temperature and conserve water and energy.

• Organic Initiative: helps producers to install conservation practices on certified organic operations or those working toward organic certification.

Applicants can sign up at their local NRCS service center. To find the service center nearest you, look in the telephone directory under, “U.S. Government, Department of Agriculture” or go to this website: http://offices.sc.egov. usda.gov/locator/ app?agency=nrcs.

NRCS employees in county offices can provide more information about EQIP and how to apply for benefits offered

by NRCS through the program.

Dickerson Special Road District Dickerson Special Road District will be holding an election April 2, 2013 for one board member for a three year term. You can sign up at the Lewis County Clerk’s Office December 11, 2012 through January 15, 2013 during normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Canton Special Roads District Canton Special Road District will be holding an election April 2, 2013 for one board member for a three year term.

You can sign up at the Lewis County Clerk’s Office December 11, 2012 through January 15, 2013 during normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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LaGrange Special Road District LaGrange Special Road District will be holding an election April 2, 2013 for one board member for a three year term.

You can sign up at the Lewis County Clerk’s Office December 11, 2012 through January 15, 2013 during normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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LEWIS COUNTY HISTORY

BACKWARD GLANCES From the pages of early Lewis County newspapers 25 Years Ago The Press-News Journal Nov. 28, 1987 A solemn memorial ceremony was held at the LaGrange Elementary School playground to recognize two classmates that died under separate circumstances in August.

Students, staff, friends and family members remembered Stephanie Sue Scott and Carroll Wayne Bringer. Playground equipment built with LaGrange PTA Funds has a memory plaque dedicated to the two students. Stephanie Scott died Aug. 1 after being struck by a pick up truck in LaGrange. Carroll Bringer died following heart problems Aug. 11.

Dale and Paul Neisen are the new owners of Lewistown Feed and Farm in Lewistown. The business was formerly owned by Henry Geisendorfer and was known as Henry’s Feed and Farm Supply.

50 Years Ago The Press-News Journal Dec. 6, 1962 Morton Schnitzer, whose grocery store and living quarters were destroyed by fire on Nov. 4, has purchased adjoining property from Mutual Grange Insurance Co., and has begun building. The new building will be a two story concrete structure with living quarters above the store.

Mr. and Mrs. George Ellison celebrated 65 years of marriage on Nov. 25 with over 170 relatives and friends present, including all eight children.

75 Years Ago The Press-News Journal Dec. 18, 1937 Rice’s Market has installed a new Keokuk display refrigerator that permits the display of meats and produce in a very effective way.

Dr. Roland G. Mueller, head of the Canton Community Hospital, has accepted a position with a railroad hospital at Two Harbors, Minn., at a large salary, and expects to leave Sunday to take up the new work.

The Lewis County Journal Dec. 12, 1927 Dr. Jere T. Muir, 80, former president of LaGrange College, for 60 yeas an educator, died Friday.

Mr. Muir was president of LaGrange College for 11 years, was head of the teacher training department of Kirksville Normal School for seven years, and vice-president of that school for three years.

For seven years he taught in the summer school in Culver-Stockton, retiring from that position three years ago.

105 Years Ago The Lewis County Journal Dec. 15, 1907 Frank Emery with a gang of men began Monday tearing down the old water milll, situated a mile west of Monticello. This was among the first mills to be built in the county.

John Staples erected the first water mill on this site the fall of 1834. The first

mill to be built in that early day was indeed a crude affair. A year or two later Mr. Staples erected a nice size building and equipped his mill for grinding flour.

In October 1856, J.P. Caldwell bought the mill and in 1868 erected the building that is now being torn down. For many years, “Caldwell’s Water Mill” was known form Marion County to the Iowa line and the farmers throughout this entire territory went to mill with great loads of wheat and after would have to wait several days waiting their turn.

125 Years Ago The Lewis County Journal Dec. 10, 1887 The Thanksgiving banquet at the Canton House was a brilliant affair. The Canton House never fails on an occasion like this.

The large plow factory of Mr. Mills At Fairmont is being moved Memphis.

The move was brought about by the energy and liberality of the business men of Memphis.

The heavy winds of last Saturday did considerable damage in Quincy, chiefly blowing down the framework of the roof of the Vermont M.E. Church.

The loss is several thousand dollars.

LaGrange Democrat: Just before shutting down

steam at the gas well last Saturday the drill pierced a vein of chalybeate water of fine quality. The shaft was down 480 feet, but within a very short time the water flowed over the surface. Hundreds of people visited the well on Sunday and sampled the water which was pronounced palatable though strongly impregnated with mineral products. At the time of going to press the drill is down 600 feet and still the water flows over the surface. The workmen considered the super abundance of water fatal to gas possibilities for they say that unless the water can be controlled it will drown out the gas even if found.

There is talk of removing to some other location but the change will probably not be made. The shaft will be put down 1500 feet where it is and the search will probably will with that.

We understand that the election for mayor of Canton on Tuesday to fill the vacancy by death of W. H. Graves, was spirited.

The candidates were B.B. Brooks and Perry Munday. There was a full vote polled and resulted in the election of Mr. Munday by a majority of 36 votes.

There was a general jollification at night over the result. There were 464 votes polled.

Seeking Bids The City of LaGrange Public Works is seeking bids on Specifications for water way on South Street. This will be for labor only. The city has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Complete specs. can be picked up at City Hall in LaGrange, for questions call 573-655-4104.

Bids to be open at the second meeting in January 28, 2013.

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ACCEPTING BIDS Lewis County Road & Bridge Department is now accepting sealed bids for Annular Riveted Culverts aluminum coated for the year 2013. For specifications, contact the Lewis County Road & Bridge department at 573-767-5212. Please submit sealed bids to Lewis County Road & Bridge Department, P.O. Box 3, Monticello MO 63457.

All bids must be sealed and must state “Culvert Bid” on the envelope. Bids to be opened Monday, January 7, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

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AROUND THE COUNTY COMMUNITY UPDATES WHERE IN LEWIS COUNTY? Where in Lewis County will return in next week’s paper.

This week’s winner was Kevin Jarvis

of Canton, Mo., with the 9th hole at Three Pines in Durham, Mo.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEIL NAMED TO ALL AMERICAN CHEERLEADING SQUAD FOR SECOND YEAR

DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS CLOSED FOR UPCOMING HOLIDAYS The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of the following holidays: Christmas Day — Tuesday, December 25,

December 22 Canton

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Santa Claus will be visiting County Market on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and join for treats and hot chocolate for the kids.

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2012 Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.

New Year’s Day — Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

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A Christmas Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 23 at Ten Mile Baptist at 10 a.m.

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LaGrange Green Chapel Baptist Church in LaGrange will hold their Christmas Celebration following their regular Sunday service.

INVASIVE PLANT WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN LAGRANGE The Missouri Department of Conservation and the LaGrange Garden Club will be conducting an Invasive Plant Workshop on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.

The event will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the LaGrange City Hall, City Council Chambers, 114 Main St. Refreshments will follow.

John Pinkowski, Private Land Conservationist from the Missouri Department of Conservation in Edina,

will conduct the workshop. Identification and control of invasive plants will be the focus of the workshop. Attendees will also learn about the unique characteristics of invasive plant species. This would be a valuable workshop for the agricultural producer, rural landowner or avid gardener to attend.

Attendees may contact Linda Hess at 217-2570797 for more information.

WEEKLY ROAD WORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI The following is a list of general highway construction and maintenance scheduled for December 17-28 for all counties in MoDOT’s northeast district. This work will include lane closures and at times delays can be expected. All work is weather dependent and could be delayed or rescheduled.

Crews will be working during daylight work hours unless otherwise indicated. Various forms of traffic control such as flaggers, portable traffic signals, cautionary signs, and protective trucks will be in place to secure the safety of the motoring public as well as the safety of highway crews.

With the exception of some short-term maintenance work on various low traffic volume roads, all roadwork is posted on the traveler information map daily. Motorists are encouraged to check the online map at www. modot.org for new work zones each day. MoDOT also offers messages sent directly to your email when roadwork is scheduled. Sign up for e-updates at www.modot.org or call MoDOT’s customer service center at 1-888-2756636 for assistance.

Knox County Maintenance: Various Routes - Dec. 17-28 possible intermittent lane closures or slow moving vehicles blocking driving lane for surface and/or roadside maintenance operations in various locations.

Lewis County Maintenance: Route BB - Dec. 17 road closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. approximately 1.3 miles south of MO 16 for culvert replacement; some areas of the road may be open to local traffic only.

Route H - Dec. 18 road closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. approximately 1 miles north of MO 6 for culvert replacement; some areas of the road may be open to local traffic only.

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US 61 - Dec. 26-28 one lane traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. north of Route B for crack sealing operations in the northbound passing lane.

Various Routes - Dec. 17-28 possible intermittent lane closures or slow moving vehicles blocking driving lane for surface and/ or roadside maintenance operations in various locations.

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TEDDIE NEIL Teddie Nicole Neil of Palmyra has again received a spot on the All American Cheerleading Squad. Neil who is a senior at Palmyra High School, won this honor last year, which took her to London, England.

She thought this “once in a lifetime� experience was so awesome that she had to go for it just one more time.

During the summer, she attended a camp which is one of the requirements.

She competed and was selected and once again this honor takes her to London, England where she

will perform with other All Americans in the New Years Day Parade.

While in London last year, Neil asked the All American Leaders why they had been invited to participate in the Queen’s Jubilee New Year’s Day Parade. She was told that the schools in London have no bands, no cheerleaders and no pom- poms.

By inviting the United States to perform, this was providing something that would be new and different that London does not see on a regular basis. She then asked about the men

A Gift Card Raffle will be held at the Eagles Auxiliary 1800 during the New Year’s Dance held at the Eagle’s Club. Dance begins at 9 p.m.

Lewis County banks will close early for Christmas Eve at noon and will be closed for Christmas. who play instruments and participate in the “Changing of the Guards� at Buckingham Palace. The answer was those men are individually trained for that job.

Teddie knew once again she had another task to achieve and that was to raise the money she would need to pay for her trip.

Since this was an individual award, it would not be supported through the school. She appreciates all her family and friends in the communities for all their help and their support on this journey. She is very

The LaGrange Garden Club will be conducting an Invasive Plant Workshop on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The event will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the LaGrange City Hall, City Council Chambers.

Refreshments will follow.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FUNDRAISERS! If you have an event you’d like to share, send it to news@lewispnj. com. excited to be going back and has made the “list of things to see and do� that she was not able to fit in the schedule the first time around. She will be accompanied by her Aunt Dawn. They will leave on December 26 and return on January 2.

Teddie is the daughter of Brad and Tammy Neil and her brothers are Brady, Braxden and Brayden.

Grandparents are Bert and Pat Cottrell, LaGrange, Dorothy Neil, Quincy and Don and Lou Neil, Canton.

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LOCAL NEWS Maywood News

LaGrange News

South Union Baptist Church observed their Advent service on Sunday with Nelson Carter portraying Itzkah, the shepherd, and the choir presenting special music.

Paul and Irene Durst met Paul’s sister, Mary Speckhart, for lunch at the Village Inn on Thursday.

Erin Johnson has had the misfortune to break her collarbone after a fall. She is a busy lady and I’m sure she didn’t want to work this into her schedule.

John and Susan Knoche had a graduation party for their daughter, Ashlan, on Saturday evening. Ashlan graduated from Truman University on Saturday morning and the gathering was at the Paul Durst home with family and friends. It was a great time of year for Ashlan and for the family to get together.

Loretta Bringer attended a Christmas party at the home of Michelle Hosley in Hannibal on Monday afternoon. This was to thank the auxiliary volunteers that work in the gift shop at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

South Union Baptist Church choir presented “A Christmas Celebration� on Sunday evening. Narrators were Joe Hattey, John Carter, and Bro. Jeremy Wallace.

A duet was sung by Kristen Ritterbush and Nelson Carter and a solo by Rachel Shepherd. The Mary and Joseph scene was portrayed by Bro. Jeremy and Rachel Wallace and their new baby Zoey. There was a large attendance and a number of people visiting that had lived in Maywood. This made for a fun fellowship hour. Everyone enjoyed singing Happy Birthday to Andy Aschemann as it was her 19th birthday. She is the granddaughter of the late Mary Louise�Charlie� Reid who was a long time choir member at the church.

Sympathy is extended to the Rodney Bringer family.

Terri’s mother, Marilyn Cole, went to be with her Lord last week and the visitation of family and friends was on Saturday afternoon.

Charilyn Stalder attended the Vespers at Quincy High School on Sunday afternoon with the Bill Stadler family.

George Johnson is in the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton and receiving therapy. He was in the bad accident in Ralls County a few weeks ago.

Marvin Bringer was a visitor this past week.

David and Donna Stice held their Christmas get together Saturday, Dec. 15. Present were BJ. And Micah Bush, Macy, Chloe and Declin; Lonnie and Laura Meyers, Lorna, Logan, Lorelai and Landon. Grandmothers Viola Tracy and Gerry Stice were also in attendance and enjoyed the festivities.

Sue Powers and Carol Tanner of LaGrange attended their company Christmas carry in party in Quincy.

Phyllis Heindselman joined other members of the Quincy Symphony for lunch Wednesday. The following day she drove to her son, Matt Heindselman in Washington, Mo., to surprise her granddaughter Emma and attend her school program.

One sneeze can spray 3,000 droplets going more than 100 mph- so be sure to cover your sneeze.

Don Sherwood reported this has been a good year for the children shoppers. No child has to prove eligibility to purchase these low priced gifts. Don was grateful for the generous donations to this effort and hopes it encourages children to give to others. He will remain open until 4-5 p.m. on Dec. 24 for late minute shoppers.

To please her mother, Myrna Hoteling, Tina McCutchan decorated the grave for her father, Deane and placed an orange on her grandfather’s Roy McDowell’s grave. Roy felt everyone should have an orange in his Christmas stocking. They were a special treat when he was a boy. He would find this amusing.

Pam Shubert came Wednesday and took her parents, Bert and Pat Cottrell, Christmas shopping. Her sister and husband, Tammy and Brad Neil, joined them for lunch. That evening, Aunt Pam took her nephews, Braxton, Brayden and Brady to supper. Pam returned home on Thursday.

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Carolyn Logsdon was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party held at the Lewistown Fire Department on Dec. 16. She turned 70 years old on Dec. 14.

The event was hosted and attended by her children, Todd Logsdon and Marie and family, Dusty Logsdon and Shelly and family and Cory Logsdon and Aimee and sons.

Also attending were Thelma and Tom Arnold, Sharon and Gary Sims, Chris and Bill Rich and Danielle, Mike and Jayne Whan and Mikey, Bill and Linda Whan and Billy and Jeff Whan, all siblings of Carolyn. Also attending were Katie Arnold and sons, Beth and Luci Harvey, Jenny and Justin Parrish and family and Natalie Bowen, nieces of Carolyn. A phone call was received from niece, Kathy Jo Barton of Oklahoma.

Lewis Co. Nursing Home The Lewis County Nursing Home residents and staff have been busy preparing for the holiday season with many activities and decorating. On Dec. 4, the annual memorial service, honoring the deceased residents for the year, was held.

The staff held their annual Christmas party on Dec. 7. The residents went downtown on Dec. 6 and enjoyed watching the Canton Lighted Parade. The Ten Mile 4-H Club visited and decorated the resident’s doors for them. The residents have made trips to Quincy to see the Avenue of the Lights. The Boy Scouts entertained the residents by singing Christmas carols on Dec. 11.

The monthly Auxiliary Birthday Party was held Dec. 13 with the Senior Stars providing the music. The residents enjoyed the Canton Tiger Choir on Dec. 18 and also the Resident Christmas Party was held and each resident received a gift.

The staff and residents at Lewis County Nursing Home wish everyone a very safe and Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year. Visitors are always welcome and encouraged to visit the residents.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Carolyn Logsdon

Close friends attending were Derryck Davis and friend, Charles and Marie Savage and family, Angie Spencer and Emily and

Barb Kephardt.

The group enjoyed a meal with cake and Carolyn enjoyed opening her many gifts.

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NEWS

of Clubs and Organizations

LaBelle Community CWF The LaBelle Community CWF held their first Cookie Exchange in the basement of the La Belle Christian Church on Dec. 1 with a very good attendance and an abundance of cookies. Judy Pitford offered up prayer for the group and asked for remembrances of special Christmases. Several gave interesting tid-bits about past Christmases in their lives. Great fellowship was enjoyed.

The leftover cookies were bagged up and Lucille Noble delivered them to shut-ins at the Senior housing.

The next meeting will be at the La Belle Fire Station on January 5, 8:30 to 10 a.m. All women of faith are welcome and encouraged to attend.

LaGrange Garden Club The La Grange Garden Club met for their annual Christmas party at the home of Nancy Howe on December 11. A carry in dinner was held and the evening was spent in fellowship. A very short meeting was held. We will have our collection for the Red Cross out East at the January meeting. Christmas cards were exchanged and food was collected for the food pantry in Canton.

The next meeting will be on January 7 at 5:30 at the LaGrange City Council Chambers. Following the regular meeting, we will participate in the workshop presented by John Pinkowski, Private Land Conservationist with the Department of Conservation. It will be open to the public and begins at 6:30.

Progressive Neighbors

Ten Mile Baptist Church

The Progressive Neighbors Club met Dec. 18 at the home of Kay Dodd for their Christmas carry-in luncheon with eight members and three guests, Donna Johns, Mary Snyder and Nancy Glisan attending. Kay had the prayer before lunch.

President Kay Dodd opened the meeting. She had the devotional, Thoughts on the kitchen towel”. She gave everyone a towel. Roll call was answered with something about Christmas.

Club books were handed out and members chose a month to serve as hostess. Club dues will be collected in January. The afternoon was spent playing Bingo and regifting the Christmas presents.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 8 in the home of Judith Smith at noon.

21477 263rd Avenue, Canton, Mo

Approx. 8 mi. West of Canton, about 3 mi. S on Hwy Z

Christmas Service Sun. Dec. 23 at 10 am

Choir presenting Cantata ~ Emmanuel Celebrating Heaven’s Child Sunday School at 9:00 am - Everyone is invited

Lewis County 4-H Council Lewis County 4-H Council met December 10. Tyler Hinton and Anne Hoffman lead the pledges. Reading of the minutes and Treasurers report was approved. Bills were paid. Club reports were given by Lucky Clover, Monticello, Oyster Prairie, Pleasant Grove, and Ten Mile.

In old business, Recognition night and Christmas Party was very well attended by 4-H members. In new business, dues need to be paid by December 31. Zack Erwin discussed YPA. The group worked on the 2013 budget and ordered ribbons. Frank Graham Leadership Award forms will be due January 15. Discussed 4-H Hall Of Fame award.

The next meeting will be February 11, 2013 at 7 p.m.

Minutes were submitted by Tyler Hinton.

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Oyster Prairie 4-H The Oyster Prairie 4-H club met Dec. 2 at the Durham Methodist Church. A Christmas meal was enjoyed.

Demonstrations were held. Kelly Adams had a demonstration on ceramics. Ryan Waterman and Tyler Berhorst had a demonstration on trapping. The Crystalyx program cards were collected.

A bowling party was held in Canton on Dec. 9. The Rabbit show will be March 2 at the fairgrounds in Palmyra.

Christmas cards were signed and Christmas trivia was played. Happy Birthday was sang to those with December birthdays.

The next meeting will also be at the Durham Methodist Church on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.

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New computer sales Pre-owned computers Business / Residential Mark Fryer, Proprietor Countrysidecomputer.com

Schmitz Communications

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Two-way Radio Sales and Service - UHF and VHF Repeater Rental Complete Radio System Design, FCC Licensing, and Installation Computer Sales, Services, and Networking - Wireless Networking Products Digital Surveillance Camera and DSC Alarm Systems - Alarm Monitoring Service Audio and Video System Products - MITEL Business Telephone Systems

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Jeff Shuman Painting & Decorating

Sports, Portrait, and Wedding Photography

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Phone 660-341-3553

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“Moment by moment we create our life’s adventure.”

Agent: Teresa Kerr Jane D Hunziker, Agent 413 Clark St Canton, MO 63435 Bus: 573-288-1400 jane.hunziker.gavk@statefarm.com

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Show-MeSign Sign Show-Me Company Company Signs of all types & sizes Semi & Vehicle Lettering Wide-Format Printing 900 South 4th Canton, MO Call us at (573) 288 - 8300

Color Banners Vinyl Graphics Photo Enlargements Mark Fryer, Proprietor Showmesigncompany.com

Wiskirchen Electric For All Your Commercial and Residential Electrical Needs Urban Wiskirchen

Service/installation, New Homes 573-655-0123 Re-wires and New Services Cell: 573-406-8038 Ask about out built-in Beam Central Vacuum Systems

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Buy two weeks, get third week FREE! Must be paid in advance to receive offer

HELP WANTED Help Wanted

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

From Home Repair to Lawn Care

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A Helping Hand Handyman Services

Parts Dismantler must have own tools.

Apply in person at Perrigo Body Shop, Highway 6 E, Edina, Mo. 660-397-2195

301 North 3rd, Canton, Mo. 63435 Phone 573-288-8665 (TOOL) Cell 660-216-5511

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573-478-3334 Ed Tate Maywood, Mo.

Campbells Excavating & Trucking

Murphy Hauling Rock, Sand, Lime, Grain Fertilizer,

Digging, Basements & Ditches etc.

Bud Campbell, Owner

Wayne Murphy, Jr.

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12340 190th Ave. Williamstown, MO 63473 (573) 853-4589

660-754-6322 Day 754-6034 Nights Kahoka, MO 63445

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IMMEDIATE openings for 2 year or older in a licensed daycare, Call Amy Bringer 660-341-3752.

50-52* _________________________ RENT A SANTA Claus for private parties, etc. 573288-0285.

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New Years Eve

Babysitting

(CPR Trained) From 6 pm Dec.31 To Noon - Jan. 1st $1.00 an hour/per kid Joetta Martin 288-0228

Seeking Cook LaBelle Manor Care Center has a position open for a cook.

For more information or application please call (660) 2133234 or you stop by the business office Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4 50-51 pm. EOE MFHV

BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS HARD SURFACE FLOORING

LaBelle Manor Care Center has an opening in the Nursing Department for a CNA. For more information or application please call (660) 213-3234 or you stop by the business office Mon. 50-51 Fri. 8 am - 4 pm. EOE MFHV

WANTED

FOR SALE

SCRAP metal appliances, cars and farm machinery.

573-288-3850.

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RENT OR BUY Looking for a house to rent or buy in the Canton/ LaGrange/Maywood area.

Please contact us if you have anything available.

(217) 430-0146 or TEWalker@wiu.edu

Moving Sale

FOR SALE German Short Hair puppies!

Registered, both parents are great hunters. These pups will make great hunting dogs and or great pets. 1st shots, tails bobbed, dew claws removed and registered, 8 weeks old and adorable!

Solid liver with white chest. $400 females, $300 males.

We can hold yours until Christmas. Call Pat 573-6297652.

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MONTICELLO

CANTON & MONTICELLO Campen Farms 11-03-13* Violators will be prosecuted!

C.D. Taylor Farm Glenn Krueger Farms

Warner/McHughFarms 1-23-13* Emrick Farms-Harry & Neva Emrick $750 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone trespassing on Emrick Farms 8-9-13* David Keith Farm 10-29-13* Vernie & Geraldine Stice Farms 11-6-13* Lowell Reynolds Farm 12-27-14*

157 ACRES M/L CLARK COUNTY, MO

LEWIS COUNTY Richard/Gene Porter Farms 1-17-13* Gregory Drainage District Levee and Farms 4-12-13* Donald and Mazie Vogel Farm 8-23-13* Owned or leased land by Danny L. Dannenhauer 11-03-13*

LAGRANGE Jenny D. Murphy Reid Farm 3-10-13* Gloria Burbridge Prop.

4-17-13* between Monroe & Jackson St Barb Borgstadt Property 6-7-13* 517 N 4th; 519 Skinner Paul Legg Residence 6-17-13* 407 N. Main Paul Lahr Farms 7-01-13* Ronald L. Farr Farms 8-10-13* Paul Legg Farm 10-6-14* 22422 Ponderosa Ave. Lonnie/Earnest Martin 11-04-13* (410 N. Main (old Cath. Church) Marsha Allison & Connie & Frank Bange 11-15-13* Jim Lillard Farms 1-04-13* Donna Hudnut Farm is 12-20- 12* now RRVC LLC

EWING Donna Prisner Farm and Property 9-13-13* Wilma Chipman, Jeannie S. and Barb C. and Glen Chipman 10-08-13* Nolen & Judy Leach farm and property 10-18-13*

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LaBelle Sr. Housing 1 bedroom, well-kept apartments for rent, income based rent, includes utilities, refrigerator and range. Quiet atmosphere. On site laundry facilities. Contact Amy Parrish, P.O. Box 169, LaBelle, MO 63447

LaBelle Senior Housing 660-213-4012 tf

Lewis County has 2013 Plat books, Wall Maps, and Folded County Road Maps for sale in the County Clerk’s Office.

Plat Books $20.00 Wall Maps $25.00 Folded County Road Maps $5.00 If you wish to have them mailed please call the office to get the costs for shipping & handling.

Lewis County Clerk PO Box 67, Monticello MO 63457 573-767-5205

DURHAM/MAYWOOD

7-30-14*

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Sale conducted at Steve’s Family Dining located on the East side of the square in Kahoka, MO

Ronnie & Judy Pierce Farm & property 5-13-13* William C. Sedelmeier Farms/Cotton Wood Hollow Farms 11-7-13*

LEWIS/MARION COUNTY Eichor Farms

6-28-13* 9-22-13*

WILLIAMSTOWN

LEWISTOWN

STORAGE UNITS - available in LaGrange starting at $30.00 per month. 573655-4457.

49tf _________________________ LEWIS COUNTY STORAGE, 8x12 ft units available $40 in Canton, Mo. Call Campen Rentals 573288-8966 49tf _________________________ MOBILE HOME on scenic lot, LaGrange Bluffs, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 573-655-4457.

49tf _________________________ 2 BEDROOM house LaBelle $300 deposit, $300 rent. Renter pays utilities.

Available Jan. 1; 573-2152517.

51-1* _________________________ 4 BEDROOM, great location, Canton. $550 plus security deposit. 607-7933025.

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LAND AUCTION AUCTION SERVICE,, LLC

Tim Heimonen property 4-14-13* Courtney Farms 11-20-13*

800SF-1,600SF Available Attractive Lease Rates Canton Shopping Center 217-242-7982 49-5

NEW 2013 Plat Books & Wall Maps

Trespassing or Hunting

CANTON & LAGRANGE

Space For Lease Retail or Office

Serving Lewis Co.

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CANTON

SQUARE BALES straw, 573-655-4463.

42-52* _________________________ FIREWOOD - Ewing; cured/ split $60; cured/limb $40; green/split $50; green/limb $30. Call Tom Dolan 573529-4522.

48-1* _________________________ SAVE $1,000 on 75x140ft vacant lot located at corner of 6th & Donaldson, Canton, Mo. Now asking $2,500.

(660) 833-5819.

49-2* _________________________ 1990 FORD Ranger, 4 cylinder auto. $800.00. 573-2883850.

51-1* _________________________ 6ft. ALUM. CHRISTMAS tree $60; 573-215-2549.

51* _________________________ FORD Escort LX 1997, 72,476 miles - split port, fuel injection, induction 2000; Bob and Betty Meyer, 573288-5672, 217-242-5993.

51-1* _________________________ 6 LARGE round bales of wheat straw in barn $50.00 each delivered. 660-3411596.

51* _________________________ HOUSE 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

Very nice. New drywall, windows, heating, water heater, Everything new!

Corner Lot, 513 Henderson.

Call 217-440-7477 or 217430-8955.

51-1* _________________________ TWO houses 1 price! Newly remodeled. Very nice. Main house 2 bedrooms, plus laundry room. Beautiful wood floors. Income property is one bedroom efficiency house. Rental income could make your house payment.

You can’t rent this cheap!

Call 217-440-7477 or 217430-8955.

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in the Press-News Journal

INSIDE moving sale, Dec. 22; desk small upright freezer, tools, odds & ends.

507 B Montgomery, Canton.

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AUCTIONS

G & L Glasgow 1-7-13* David & Vickie Gorrell Farms 2-15-13* Betty Hendrickson Farms 3-04-13* Dorothy M./Howard F. Higbee Farms 3-17-13* Crawford/Oliver Farms 5-8-13* Hardin Far m 6-15-13* Doris Long Property 6-17-13* Farm of Seldon and Mary Logsdon 7-30-13* Fenway Farm - Barkley, Rogers, St. Clair.

9-4-13* Barkley Farms, James & Brenda 9-4-13* Beverly and Dennis Welch Farms 10-19-13* Robert /Jere Taylor Farms (2) 10-29-13* Tim/Mark/Kay Dochterman Farms 11-6-13* James & Carol Dettlaff Acres 11-11-13* Barbara Carskadon Farm 11-12-13* Franks & Gorrell Farm 11-18-13* CD/BL Corrigan Property 11-29-13* Kit Taylor Farm 12-8-12*

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

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CHARLES & SUE HARVEY, SELLERS

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75.02 SURVEYED ACRES CLARK COUNTY, MO

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Offers 30 acres of productive tillable land balance in woodlands. Excellent income producing hunting tract!

CLIFF KIRCHNER AND CRAIG KIRCHNER, SELLERS

660-727-3796 www.mcafeeauctionservice.com

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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL LEGAL NOTICE NOMINEES SELECTED FOR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COUNCIL MEMBERS LEWIS COUNTY Citizens of voting age in Lewis County, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 262-577, R.S. Mo. 1969, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University Extension Council in February. The elected and appointed members of the Extension Council will guide and direct Extension work within the county. Six people are nominated for each of the elective positions in their respective districts. The nominees for the Northern District are as follows: Northern District Two-Year Term Lezlie Taylor Bill Porter Jim Ellison Lea Munzlinger Robert Deters Jennifer Woods Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the district, filed with the council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election. Forms for nominations are available in your County Extension Office at 104 E. Jefferson St., Monticello, Mo. 63457; (573) 767-5273.

James E. Ellison, Chairman The Lewis County University Extension Council University Extension Programs Are Open to All 1st Pub. Dec. 20, 2012

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FOR THE RECORD TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ronald R. Hultz and Juanita K. Hultz, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ronald R. Hultz and Juanita K. Hultz, husband and wife dated April 4, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lewis County, Missouri in Book 496, Page 33 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 3:50 PM), at the North Front Door of the Courthouse, City of Monticello, County of Lewis, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Lewis County, State of Missouri, to wit: A tract of land lying in the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of section 1, Township 60 North, Range 6 West of the fifth principal meridian, Lewis County, Missouri and being more fully described as follows to wit: From the Southeast corner of the Northwest quarter of said section 1; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes and 00 seconds West along the South line of said Northwest quarter 678.15 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes and 00 seconds east 149.50

feet to the true point of beginning being on the Northeasterly side of County Road 572; thence North 46 degrees 17 minutes and 20 seconds West along said County Road 41.42 feet; thence North 46 degrees 25 minutes and 36 seconds East 208.71 feet; thence South 46 degrees 17 minutes and 20 seconds East 417.72 feet; thence South 46 degrees 25 minutes and 36 seconds West 208.71 feet to the true point of beginning containing 2.00 acres and being subject to easements and right-of-way now of record as per survey #101-234 of Robert E. Volger, RLS #LS1248Missouri as made in May 1999.

To satisfy said debt and costs.

Millsap & Singer, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 144683.010813.295906 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

1st Pub. Dec. 13, 2012

IN THE 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, LEWIS COUNTY, MISSOURI Fred L. Westhoff, Judge Probate In the Estate of Brian C. Nuessen, deceased

) ) Case No. ) 12LE) PR00055 )

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED

(Independent Administration - Non-Resident Fiduciary)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Brian C. Nuessen, Decedent: On 05 Dec. 2012, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Brian C. Nuessen, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Lewis County, Missouri.

The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The name, business address and phone numbers are: Daniel J. Nuessen, 716 Long Drive, Quincy IL 62301; 217-228-1037 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: William G. Keller Jr., 525 Jersey, PO Box 1069, Quincy IL 62306; 217-223-3030.

The non-resident personal representative’s designated agent’s name, business address, and phone number is:

Alice L. Smith, 26920 Poplar Avenue, LaGrange MO 63448; 573-655-4526.

NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six 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 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-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one 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.

For default in payment of debt secured by a Deed of Trust executed by James K. Crenshaw and Deborah L. Crenshaw, his wife, dated March 13, 2009, and recorded on March 17, 2009, in Book 510, at page 3311, in the office of Recorder of Deeds in and for Lewis County, Missouri, at Monticello, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Monday, the 7th day of January, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., more specifically at 1:00 o’clock p.m., at the front North door of the Courthouse at Monticello, Missouri, sell at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash: A tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section Twentytwo (22), Township Sixty-two (62), Range Six (6), in Lewis County, Missouri, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Twentytwo (22); thence North

Date of the decedent’s death: 04-March-2012 Date of first publication: 13 Dec. 2012 /s/ Jan Geisendorfer Jan Geisendorfer Circuit Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

1st Pub. Dec. 13, 2012

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573 231 6146 ADVERTISEMENT – ROAD & BRIDGE WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals, addressed to “LEWIS COUNTY COMMISSION” and endorsed “PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTING BRIDGE NO. 28700101, will be received by the Commission until 10:00 a.m. on January 7, 2013 at the office of the County Clerk and at that time will be publicly opened and read. Bids should be delivered to: Lewis County Clerk, 100 East Lafayette, Monticello, MO 63457.

The proposed work includes: The construction of a new 24’6” wide x 120’ long single span steel plate girder bridge with a concrete deck, with SL-1 guardrail. Bridge is supported by 14” round piles and concrete abutments. Includes all necessary appurtenances.

Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the County Clerk at 573-767-5205 at least 5 working days prior to the bid opening you plan to attend.

The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the bid proposal. When Federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the “Work Hours Act of 1962” (P.L. 87-581; Stat. 357) and implementing regulations.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109, and E.O. 11246 The County of LEWIS hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award.

All bidders must be on MoDOT’s Qualified Contractor List per Section 102.2 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2011 Edition including all revisions. The contractor questionnaire must be on file 7 days prior to bid opening. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Contractors and subcontractors who sign a contract to work on public works projects must provide a 10-hour OSHA construction safety program, or similar program approved by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to be completed by their on-site employees within sixty (60) days of beginning work on the construction project.

Plans and specifications are on file at the office of the Consulting Engineer, BENTON & ASSOCIATES, INC., 2414 S. Franklin Street, Kirksville, MO. Complete instructions to bidders and proposal blanks may be obtained at the Engineers Office for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00. Plans can be ordered by calling 660-665-3575. All bidders must be plan holders and all proposals must be on the forms provided.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. A certified or cashier’s check or a bid bond in the amount of 5% shall be submitted with each proposal. The DBE goal for this project is 4 %. No 2nd tier subcontracting will be allowed on this project.

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder who provides the lowest price for base bid plus alternates complying with the Conditions of the Contract Documents within the Owner’s budget.

1st Pub. December 6, 2012

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGRANGE, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINACE #320.030 GENERAL SPEED LIMIT. WHEREAS, the current general speed limit ordinance allows for motor vehicle traffic to travel up to thirty (30) miles per hour, and said speed can pose a danger to pedestrians; and WHEREAS, in order to enhance the public safety, peace, morals and welfare of the residents of the City of LaGrange, it is found desirable for the City to amend and reduce the general speed limit ordinance within the City limits.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGRANGE, MISSOURI, as follows: Except where otherwise posted by signs erected pursuant to duly passed and approved ordinances, no person shall operate a vehicle on any street in the City in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour.

ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with or inconsistent with the terms of this Ordinance are

89 degrees, 38 minutes, 09 seconds West along the North line of said Quarter Section, 402.18 feet; thence South 00 degrees, 49 minutes, 38 seconds East, 158.38 feet, to a 5/8 inch iron pin marking the true point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees, 38 minutes, 09 seconds East, 316.68 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin on the West line of the right-of-way of Missouri Route #81; thence South 12 degrees, 03 minutes, 00 seconds East along said right-of-way line, 150 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin; thence South 82 degrees, 10 minutes, 17 seconds West, 348.40 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin; thence North 00 degrees, 49 minutes, 38 seconds West, 196.18 feet to the true point of beginning, containing 1.31 acres, more or less, to satisfy said debt and costs. /s/ Dennis W. Smith Dennis W. Smith, Successor Trustee 1st Pub. Dec. 13, 2012

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES’ SALE For default in payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligation secured by Deed of Trust dated July 3, 2006, executed by RONALD L. BREAULT, a single person, recorded on July 12, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lewis County, Missouri in Book 506 at Pages 1241-1251 and Appointment of Successor Trustees dated November 20, 2012, and filed for record on November 26, 2012 in Book 516 at pages 4136-4138, in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Lewis County, Missouri; and conveying to the CoTrustees named in the Deed of Trust the following described property in Lewis County, Missouri, to-wit: All of a tract of land described as follows: Commencing at a point six hundred sixty (660) feet due North from the Southeast corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Sixty (60) North, Range Nine

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(9) West, thence West 338 feet, thence South 150 feet, thence East 338 feet, thence North 150 feet to the place of beginning, located in the County of Lewis, State of Missouri. at the request of the holder of said debts who has elected to declare the entire indebtedness due and payable, and in accordance with the provisions of the said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Co-Trustees will on Friday, the 11th day of January, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., to-wit: at 1:00 p.m., sell said property at public venue to the highest bidder for cash at north door of the County Courthouse in the City of Monticello, Lewis County, Missouri, to satisfy said note and costs.

William M. McCleery, Jr., Co-Trustee Alice L. Smith, Co-Trustee 1st Pub. Dec. 20, 2012

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hereby repealed.

FULL FORCE AND EFFECT: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after a copy of the proposed Ordinance has been made available to the general public by posting a copy thereof in the City Office, 118 S. Main Street, LaGrange, Missouri, after it has been read by title two (2) times before the City Council of the City of LaGrange, Missouri, and after it has been approved by the Mayor of the City of LaGrange, Missouri.

Adopted this 10th day of December 2012 Ronald Powers, Mayor/Presiding Officer Approved 10th December 2012

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Ronald Powers, Mayor/Presiding Officer ATTEST: Patty Spindler, CMC, CCA, City Clerk 1st Pub. Dec. 20, 2012

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LOCAL NEWS Obituary KENNETH RAY SCOGGIN Kenneth Ray Scoggin, age 77, of LaBelle, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in Boone Hospital in Columbia, Mo., with his family and friends by his side.

He was born Feb. 25, 1935, near LaBelle, Mo., the son of Edgar and Dora Mae McDaniel Scoggin.

He was united in marriage to Donna Cunningham on June 17, 1956, in LaBelle, Mo. Kenneth received his education at County Line Hillside School, Steffenville Grade School and graduated from LaBelle High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army Reserves. Kenneth was engaged in farming all of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed tractor pulling, gardening, playing cards, and most of all his grandchildren and great grandson. He was a member of the Heartland Community Church. He was a lover of man’s best friend, his dogs “Dot� and Buster. He enjoyed carpentry and sneaking a smoke when visiting Davis Hardware. He loved tinkering and building stuff.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter Hannah Rae Hartsock, a brother Mac Wayne Scoggin, two sisters-in-law Erma Scoggin and Jan Cunningham and one brother-in-law Larry Pape.

Obituary HAROLD J. SCHOTT Harold J. Schott of The Haven in Sunset Home of 418 Washington Street, Quincy, Ill., formerly of LaGrange, Mo., went to meet his heavenly family on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. He died at Blessing Hospital.

Harold was the son of Frederick Herbert Schott and Pauline Fritzler Schott Wolfe. Harold was born April 3, 1929 in Belle Forche South Dakota.

He moved to Missouri in his early teens and there he met the love of his life, Helen Martin. Harold and Helen married June 11, 1947 and she preceded him in death on July 9, 2000. They raised a family of five children; Connie Schott (died Sept. 30, 2012), Cheryl (David) Eversden of Fowler, Ill.; Charolette (Rod) Homan of Quincy, Ill.; Greg Schott, Canton, Mo.; Cindy (Michael) Platte of Macon, Mo..

Harold was very proud of his three grandchildren;

Surviving are his wife Donna Scoggin of LaBelle, Mo., two children, Steven Scoggin and wife Renee` of LaBelle, Mo., Tami Hartsock and husband Darwin of LaBelle, Mo., one brother Glenn Scoggin of LaBelle, Mo., a twin sister Kathryn Mayfield and husband Charles of Rutledge, Mo., grandchildren, Caleb Hartsock and Stephanie, Rebekah Hartsock, Joshua Hartsock, Michael Scoggin, and Matthew Scoggin, one great grandchild Kayden Hartsock, brothers–in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Pat Garnett of Payson, Ill., and John Cunningham of Quincy, Ill., and several nieces, nephews and cousins in Missouri and Illinois.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Mo. Reverend Charles Sharpe will officiate the services.

Burial will be in the LaBelle Cemetery. Musical recordings will be “Amazing Grace� by Willie Nelson, “Crying For Me� by Toby Keith and “Headed For The Last Roundup� by Gene Autry.

Casket bearers will be Rebekah Hartsock, Caleb Hartsock, Joshua Hartsock, Michael Scoggin, Matthew Scoggin and Scott Hoffman.

Honorary bearers will be Stephanie Hartsock, Bryce Menges, Jerry Kindhardt, Jimmy Lasswell, Bob Garnett, Joe Davis, Ronnie House, Bennie Kaylor, Joe Flake, Ron Hutcherson, Amanda Smith, Wade Goodson, Jeff Tungate, John Cunningham and the Steffenville Card Players.

Visitation will be held after 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2012, with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Mo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Steffenville, MO Card Players. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO 63447.

Happy New Year!

Start 2013 Safely!

The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. If the weather is bad, allow extra time for traveling or be flexible with your plans. Staying home might be the best option.

If residents do plan to drive to a New Year’s gathering, remember to buckle up and obey all traffic laws. If the plans include alcohol, plan for alternative transportation. The roadway is no place for a driver who has been drinking. If a resident causes a traffic crash, the new year might bring getting arrested, legal fees, medical bills, or jail time! If a resident kills or injures someone, they’ll pay a price for the rest of their life. No one wants to begin 2013 in jail. Be smart! Designate a sober driver or take a taxi.

During the New Year’s traffic crash counting period from 6 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2012 to 11:59 p.m.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013, all available officers will be on the roadways. Last year, 777 traffic crashes occurred in Missouri over the New Year’s holiday weekend. In those crashes six people were killed and 311 were injured. One person was killed or injured every 14.8 minutes.

Of course, no matter how safely a person drives, they can’t control other drivers. Therefore, the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint.

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Tina Eversden Jones, Chad Eversden and Tyler Hill of Quincy. Harold also had two step-grandsons, Lance Homan of Mendon and Lucas Homan of Quincy. He has 2 great-grandsons, Jacob and Jarid Jones of Quincy and five step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, a daughter, Connie Schott, a brother, a twin sister and another sister.

Harold owned and operated Schott Construction and Beauty Wall Foundations and built many distinguished homes in the tri-state area. In his later years he and his wife owned the Owl’s Nest Restaurant in Canton, Mo. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Quincy Memorial Park Mausoleum with inurnment following in LaGrange Memorial Cemetery, LaGrange, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Arnold’s Funeral Home in Canton.

Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldsfu neralhome.net

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Obituary Notice Maurice ‘M.T.’ Tonnies, 78, of LaGrange, Mo., passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy IL. Services are pending at Davis Funeral Home, LaGrange, Mo.

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SPORTS HIGHLAND TOURNAMENT Highland High School will be holding their 41st Annual Varsity Tournament Dec. 28 through Jan. 5. Teams competing will be: Canton, South Shelby,

Clark Co., Palmyra, Macon, Highland, Knox Co., and Hannibal. Watch for tournament brackets in next week’s issue of the Press-News Journal.

Santa Claus is visiting County Market Saturday- Dec. 22 10 am to 2 pm Come and join us for treats and hot chocolate for the kids.

Tigers remain undefeated!

On Dec. 11, the Canton Tigers faced off against South Shelby winning 65-50. The Tigers went on to play against Hannibal on Saturday, Dec. 15 and won once more 70-61, bringing their season to 8-0. The Lady Tigers also played against South Shelby, losing 64-58 and went on to play against Central High School on Saturday, Dec. 15. The team lost this game 4828. Pictured is Brandon Berhorst as he attempts to make a shot while being heavily blocked

by South Shelby rivals.

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HIGHLAND BASKETBALL The Highland Cougars and the Lady Cougars played against Putnam Co. High School on Friday, Dec. 14. The Lady Cougars lost against Putnam 43-41 with top scorer being Amber Garner with 12 points. (Amber is pictured left rebounding a ball.) The Cougars won against Putnam 73-40 with top scorers being Derick Smith with 26 points and Brandon Davie with 24 points. The Highland teams competed Monday night, Dec. 17 against Knox Co. The Lady Cougars lost 45-27 while the Cougars won 55-43 with top scorer being Austin Richmiller with 6 points.

Pictured left is Derick Smith as he dunks the ball at the Putnam game.

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After two seasons, Michael Prunty has resigned as head men’s soccer coach at Culver-Stockton College.

Prunty, who was hired in January 2011, posted a 4-30-2 overall record and a 0-14 mark in Heart of America Athletic Conference play during his two seasons. He was 1-16-1 in 2011 and 3-14-1 this past season on the Hill.

“I strongly believe the program is making great strides and is on its way to being a strong team in the HAAC and the NAIA,”

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said Prunty. “It is tough to leave the team at this point, because I know there is so much potential.

“This decision to leave is about my family and what is in our best interest. I want to thank Greg McVey and President Valentine for the opportunity to be a part of this great institution.”

The next coach will inherit a team that returns 20 players that were either listed as a sophomore or freshman on the 2012 varsity roster.

“There will be a void left by the departure of Michael

Prunty,” said Greg McVey, Director of Athletics at Culver-Stockton College.

“Michael had started his program from the ground up and was in the process of building a nice program. He recruited gifted student-athletes who excelled both on the field and in the classroom. Whoever replaces Michael will have him to thank in the future as they reap the rewards of his hard work.”

McVey said the search for a new coach would begin immediately.

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Hundreds of people attended the open house at the Ursa Farmers Coop in Canton on Dec. 14.

The late Dale McCutchan, a longtime supporter of having an Ursa Farmers Coop facility in northeast Missouri, was honored by having his family drive the the first ceremonial load of grain over the scales.

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Dan McCutchan and his mother, Cindy McCutchan, before driving the first load of grain over the scales at Ursa Farmers Coop on Dec. 14. Family members also present were Jill and Brad Putnam and sons, Eli and Jackson.

Photo by Rita Cox

Mark Tanner and Levi enjoyed an afternoon at the La Grange Youth Center. Guests could see Santa, enjoy refreshments and every child received a gift.

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Prices shown valid thru December 24, 2012.

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Santa visited the Canton Public Library after the lighted parade on Thursday, Dec. 6. The local children gave Santa their Christmas wish lists and posed for pictures with the Santa. Clara Keim was the winner of the drawing for the huge stuffed teddy bear.

The Press-News Journal will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1. Due to an early printing schedule, submitted news and advertising deadline for the Dec. 27 issue will be Thursday.

Dec. 20 at noon. Early deadline for the Jan. 3 edition will be Thursday, Dec. 27 at noon.

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