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Fun Events for Easter! The Easter Bunny will be visiting La Plata on Saturday, April 12 at the Annual Alpha Beta Alpha La Plata Easter egg Hunt. The Hunt will be held at the La Plata City Park at 10:30 am. On April 20, the Lions will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Macon County Fairgrounds at 2pm. Come out and join the fun!
What is Macon County Economic Development?
Economic development is simply the creation of wealth in which community benefits are produced. MCED (Macon County Economic Development) is a non-profit/private partnership created to accomplish two main goals: Assist local businesses to grow and thrive and to attract new business to Macon County. According to Denise Bennett, Executive Director, “We must continue to invest in our youth and programs that will help retain young people. We must provide opportunities that make this choice attractive and financially sound. For Macon County Economic Development, our focus is on the following components and how to better the programs that fall within these, Youth, entrepreneurship, community, workforce, retention, attraction and tourism.” “We must continue to work together to procure greater and long-term opportunities
Pictured above: Denise Bennett, Executive Director of Macon County Economic Development; The new location of MCED office located at 410 North Missouri Street Suites C & D in the city of Macon.
for all people in Macon County. A strong community backing and the spirit of cooperation are essential to effective business attraction, retention (Keeping our businesses happy and successful) and expansion of current businesses operating in Macon County.” MCED is funded through
investments by the City of Macon, Macon Municipal Utilities, Macon County and approximately 20 private businesses. MCED offers many services. Here is a brief summary: Landfill Fee Grant Program, Landfill Fee Loan Program, Business Retention & Expan-
sion Efforts, Operation Jump Start, Entrepreneurship Assistance, Youth Programs, Young Professionals Network and the free Innovation (CYBER) Cafe. For more information on any of these programs, or to just ask a question, call MCED at 660-385-5627.
Macon County Sheriff Annual No MOre Trash! Bash in April Offers Jail Tours
At the 2013 Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt, Madison Roberts of Macon was quite happy with her nearly full basket! (Photo by Sharon Coram)
La Plata Bulldog Fans!
The Home Press is holding a contest for all of our great La Plata Bulldogs fans! See Page 2 for details. Winner will be announced April 2. We will feature a new school each month until we cover all of the schools in Macon County!
Sheriff Kevin Shoemaker announces general public jail tours occurring on April 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The Macon County Sheriff ’s Office will be opening a portion of the Macon County Jail April 1st thru April 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in order to allow the general public of Macon County to view the condition of the inside of the Macon County Jail. Tours inside the jail area are expected to be approximately 10 minutes or less. All visitors will be required to leave any weapons including pocket knives, cellular telephones, or bags of any kind including purses in their vehicle prior to entering the Sheriff ’s Office. Inmates held at the Macon County Jail will be removed from the tour area during the allotted tour times.
Missourians from every corner of the state are asked to do spring cleaning outdoors and help fight litter through the state’s annual No MOre Trash! Bash throughout the month of April. The Trash Bash is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as part Peanut is a living example of how litof their ongoing No MOre Trash! ter can affect wildlife. When young, the turtle crawled into a plastic sixstatewide anti-litter campaign. pack ring that someone had thrown The annual Trash Bash encour- on the ground instead of a trashcan. ages people to clean up litter all The ring got hung on her shell. Evenacross Missouri, from roadsides, tually, her shell grew but the ring on giving her the shape of a parks, neighborhoods, rivers, stayed peanut. streams, trails, and other places. Trash Bash activities in April also include educational efforts in schools, through community events, Earth Day celebrations, media promotions, and more.
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Pictured are: Lauren Wilson, Caleb Bergfield, Jacob Smith, Jake Diekamp, Phillip Brucks, Anne Thomas and Sara Bartholomew
Lauren Wilson, Caleb Bergfield, Jacob Smith, Jake Diekamp, Phillip Brucks, Anne Thomas and Sara Bartholomew were among the 350 people attending the 2014
state 4-H Teen Conference, March 22-23, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center and the University of Missouri campus. The delegates, ages 11-13, attended workshops to devel-
op belonging, generosity and mastery of new skills, three of the 4-H program’s four “essential elements.” The fourth is independence, and for many delegates Teen Conference is
the first big overnight trip away from home. “The beds were comfy,” said one 13 year-old delegate of her hotel room, “and I felt so grown up!” Teen Conference is led by the State 4-H Council, a group of older teens elected annually by their peers, who work for months to plan this annual event and represent 4-H. Planners and attendees both develop leadership skills through this experience. The older teens planning this event build as many leadership skills as the younger ones who attend. Delegates learned about ecology, engineering, robotics, leadership, tips for making friends, and the importance of accepting oneself. Missouri 4-H is open to all children ages 8-18.
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April 3 - Kathy Nickerson speaks at 7:00 P.M. at Illinois Bend Community Church in La Plata. April 5 - 2nd Annual Child Hunger Ends Here Fun Run/Walk & Kids Bunny Run at 8:00am at Macon County Fairgrounds April 5 - Swing Into Spring Big Band Dance featuring “Just Friends,” $10 per person, at Silver Rails Event Center in La Plata April 5 &6 - Art Show & Creative Exhibits, Sat. 10am-4pm and Sun. noon - 4 pm, Blees Still-Hildreth Museum, 314 North Rollins St. April 8 - General Municipal Election April 11 - Macon Lions Club Annual Fish Fry from 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Macon High School cafeteria. Tickets are $8.00/person and $4.00 for children 10 & under. April 12 - Literacy Walk/Run at Long Branch State Park, On-Site Registration at 8:30 am North Shelter House.
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Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that 23 Troop B area high school students, representing 16 high schools, completed the 2014 Troop B Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program. The program was conducted at the Troop B Headquarters in Macon, MO, on Saturday, March 15, 2014, and Saturday, March 22, 2014. During the two-day program, students were familiarized with many duties performed by a Missouri state trooper, and participated in hands-on activities such as firing a Glock pistol, stop and approach, and crime scene investiga-
tions. The students also observed a canine demonstration. The program, which targeted junior and seniors in high school, was conducted to provide an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Each participant was presented a certificate of completion and a Missouri State Highway Patrol T-shirt. Students attending the program were: Jared Clay, of Kirksville, MO; Jamison Craig, of Unionville, MO; Sarrah Diamond, of Hannibal, MO; Donovan Douglas, of Macon, MO; John Dwiggins, of Macon, MO; Taylor Enlow,
of Memphis, MO; Caleb Garzanelli, of Novinger, MO; Lucas Hargrove, of Kahoka, MO; Larry Hodson, of Hannibal, MO; Emily Jennings, of Macon, MO; Cheyanne Kitchen, of Huntsville, MO; Taylor Leftwich, of Palmyra, MO; Jacob Maldonado, of Bucklin, MO; Hannah McLaughlin, of Kirksville, MO; Nolan McMurry, of Shelbina, MO; Rebecca Nelson, of Macon, MO; Dakota Peterson, of Bucklin, MO; Bria Preston, of Novelty, MO; Erik Sappington, of Queen City, MO; JoAnn Schwieter, of Macon, MO; Jeremy Ward, of Kirksville, MO; Danielle Wheelan, of Paris, MO; and Keegan Wyatt,
of Callao, MO. “I am very pleased to see these high school students participate in this program and hope it was a positive, educational experience,” stated Captain Wilt. “We are very proud to have the opportunity to showcase the Patrol, and look forward to conducting future programs such as this one.” The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!
March 6, 2014: Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins. Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects. Aaron McVicker with SKW Engineering brought final paperwork on Star (27) Bridge. Am-
ber Burnam, new Market Manager with Advanced Disposal, met with the commission. Approved add-ons and deletions to the Assessor’s Book. March 10, 2014: Members present: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins. Commission met with road supervisor, Chris
Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects. Motion made by Commissioner Belt and seconded by Commissioner Dwiggins to sign a prepaid legal service agreement with Ivan Schrader. Passed 3-0. Approved accounts payable. Commissioners met with Ron Watts from
MoDOT concerning BRO Project. Motion made by Commissioner Dwiggins and seconded by Commissioner Wyatt to award project 29 to Benton and Associates, and to award project 30 to SKW. Passed 2-0 with Commissioner Belt abstaining. Continued on Page 4A
Division I Black & White Drawing 1st: Katy Baker12th, Atlanta; 2nd: Hunter Howe- 12th, LHS; 3rd; Johnathon Kensy- 12th, Green City; Honorable Mention: Tanner Smith9th, La Plata. Division II Color Drawing 1st: Katy Baker- 12th, Atlanta; 2nd: Christina Pennington- 11th, Atlanta; 3rd: Shalyla Collier-11th, Atlanta; Honorable Mention: Tatum Redmon-9th, La Plata . Division III Watercolor Painting 1st: Hunter Howe-12th-, La Plata; 2nd: Bailey Johnson- 9th, MCR4; 3rd: Christina
Pennington-11th, Atlanta; Honorable Mention: Danae Van Velzer-12th, Green City. Division IV Painting 1st: Katy Baker- 12th, Atlanta; 2nd: Alex Cook- 10th, La Plata; 3rd: Bailey Johnson9th, MCR4; Honorable Mention: Nicholas Carter9th, Green City. Division V Fiber Arts 1st: Katherine Huff, 11th, MCR4; 2nd: Ashley Moncrief- 12th, Adair Co R-II; 3rd: Hannah Roberts10th, La Plata; Honorable Mention: Jordan Teter9th, Atlanta, Division VI Ceramics 1st: Josh Teter- Senior, MCR4;
2nd: Kimberly TaylorJunior, Linn Co.; 3rd: Tanner Smith- Freshman, La Plata; Honorable Mention: Krissy Bennet- 10th, MCR4. Division VII 3-D Sculpture 1st: Garrett Coffman- 11th, MCR4; 2nd: Elizabeth Ashenfeller12th, Bevier; 3rd: Daniel Hernandez- 12th, MCR4; Honorable Mention: Memphis Buster- 12th, Bevier. Division VIII Printmaking 1st: Kaitlin Elam- 12th, Bucklin; 2nd: Schaelinn Love- 9th, La Plata; 3rd: Haley Fitzpatrick- 12th, Meadville; Honorable
At approximately 1114 hours on 3/25/2014, the EER 24 Hour Spill Line was contacted by Tyler Hall of the Callao Fire Department regarding a mechanical shop on fire. The structure known as J’s Garage (103 Macon Street)
was on fire and the fire department was fighting the fire. Run-off water from the fire was impacting Stinking Creek. According to Hall, the run-off water contained petroleum products.
Mention: Tyler Farrell12th, Atlanta. Division IX Mixed Media & Collage 1st: Ashlea Pennington- 10th, Atlanta;2nd: Alex Cook10th, La Plata; 3rd: Steffi Evans- 11th, Green City; Honorable Mention: Sheyenne Klamert- 10th, Atlanta. Division X Graphic Arts & Photography 1st: Caleb Klingsmith- 12th, MCR4; 2nd: Zach Duncan- 11th, MCR4; 3rd: Hunter Howe12th, La Plata; Honorable Mention: Beth Ashenfelter- 12th, Bevier. Division XI Miscellaneous 1st: Alec Finney- 11th, Linn Co.;2nd: Ashly Paige Young, 10th, MCR4; 3rd: Destin Coble- 10th, La Plata; Honorable Mention: Katherine Huff- 11th, MCR4. Best of Show: Katy Baker- 12th, Atlanta (Black and White Drawing of Car).
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Atalpal II will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive on April 7, 2014, from 1:30 - 6:00 P.M., at the La Plata Christian Church. Walk-ins are encouraged to come from 1:30 - 2:30, as no appointments will be scheduled at this time. This should make the wait much shorter. The goal is 31 units, and La Plata is always willing to do it’s share to help those in need. Please donate on April 7.
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The Shepherd Calls
Clarence Care Center
by Dr. H. Wade Paris
A Little Snow The morning snow covered the ground like wet tissue paper. It was just a dusting; you could see snow, but it did not cover much. The fallen limbs, the mole mounds, the jonquils jutting early from the earth, even the stepping-stones were clearly visible through the transparent whiteness. It was a snow such as this that caused Calvin, of “Calvin and Hobbs” comics, to complain, “Getting a little snow is like winning a dime in the lottery.” I smiled as I remembered Calvin’s philosophical comment. Then, I wondered—what does this snow say to me? For one thing, a dusting of snow is like trying to be a little bit Christian. It is hypocrisy, a veneer that does not hide an unchristian self. This sunshiny day the snow was gone by noon. Again, it’s like trying to be a little bit Christian, it melts away when trials come. Staring out the window, I noticed the snow was covered with birds, mostly blackbirds but a few others as well. They looked like raisins on a vanilla cake. Doesn’t that speak volumes? The skimpy snow
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not only fails to cover what is below but emphasizes what is above. Once again, my analogy holds. Trying to be a little bit Christian fails to hide one’s sinful inside and emphasizes one’s ugly outside. The Psalmist, presumably King David, prayed “Lord, wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” (Psalm 51:7) And there my analogy, like all analogies, fails. God’s plan is not to cover our sinful self like a little or a lot of snow. He wants to wash us, i.e. forgive us, and make us clean inside out. The prophet Isaiah said it well, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow”. (Isaiah 1:18) Richard DeHann tells about a little boy being tucked in bed by a mother waiting to hear his prayers. The child said, “Mother, I wish you would go now. I want to pray by myself.” Sensing something was wrong, his mother asked, “Is there something you ought to tell me?” “No,” the child replied. “You would scold me, but God will forgive me and forget about it.” He was correct; when God forgives, He remembers our sin no more. (Hebrews 8:12)
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Get Ready, Get Set, READ... NYPD Red 2 by James Patters0n and Marshall Karp awaits fans. NYPD Red is know as the 'elite' task force, called in for only New York City's most high-profile crimes. When they show up at a crime scene everyone takes notice. New York City get ready, a serial killer is on the loose. As the number of victims grow so does the necessity to find this monster. At what price will it be for Detective Zach Jordan and his partner Kylie MacDonald? When a victim of vast wealth and high connections disappears Zack and Kylie are forced to find out what is really behind this murdering rampage. Political and personal secrets hang in the balance and Kylie is acting strange. What is she hiding? Is it a threat to the case? If you are wanting and excellent inspirational novel pick up Sum It Up: 1,098 Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective by Pat Summitt and Sally Jenkins. Summitt, a coach of spectacular courage and strength is the all time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history. For the first time she tells her story beginning at age 21 as head coach of the Tennessee Vols women's basketball team. Continue to read about the next 38 years as she broke records, coached an undefeated season, co-captained the first wornen's Olympic team, was introduced into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and named Sports Illustrated 'Sportswoman of the Year.' Be prepared for the shocking change in her life in 2011, when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. This is a must read, an amazing story. Come in today and pick it up. Pat Summitt's new book Sum It Up: 1,098 Victories, A Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective by Pat Head Summitt and Sally Jenkins is here. Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history tells her remarkable story of victory and resilience as well as facing down her greatest challenge: early -onset Alzheimer's. If you are looking for an inspiring story, this is it. Reviewers are giving high ratings as they express how encouraging and motivational this story is. Pick it up today.
Obituary
By: Kim Hutcherson
Doug Beldon and Tim Harvey led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday morning. Those attending were Dorothy Dee Daniel, Doreena Young, Isabel Hutcherson, Larry Vaughn, Frank & Martha Mason, Grace Killen, Blanche Hoffman, Jim Hill, Colleen Reid, and Helen Griswold. This afternoon, Bill Bevan was here to read to the residents. Holly and the residents played the card game, UNO, Monday morning. The residents were on top of their game! The amazing Bingo Volunteers, Delores Burmeister, Margaret Lathrom, Helen Griswold, and Mary Lee Gingrich, came out this afternoon to play our favorite game. Playing Bingo were: Blanche Hoffman, Grace Killen, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Helen Griswold, Martha Mason, Isabel Hutcherson, Doreena Young, Oreta Imler, Norma Latimer, Frank Mason, Larry Vaughn, Darrell McDowell, and Paul Tracy. The grand prize winners were Oreta, Frank, and Grace. Tuesday morning, Harold and Molly visited with the residents and staff, then after lunch, Susan Lenon was here to share stories and songs with the residents. We love our volunteers and appreciate them so very much! Al Cadwell came out this evening and the residents enjoyed more singing. It was a great day! The Clarence Elementary Kindergartners and their teacher, Mrs. Adams, walked over Wednesday morning. Boy did those little faces make the residents smile! The children and residents made cardinals, then the children sang songs that they had been practicing for Grandparents Day. They did a great job! Pastor Delbert Earlywine, from the Clarence United Methodist Church, led Bible study
this afternoon. Thursday morning, Janice Wilson brought by a fun craft for the residents to make. They painted Easter bunnies for room decorations and every single one was so creative and unique. Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study Friday morning. The study title was “Put Your Money to Work”. Scripture was read from 2 Corinthians 8:10-15; 9:1-5. Clark posed the question, “What is God saying to us about our financial priorities as they relate to being prepared to meet others’ needs?” Janet McCoy and the residents played Bingo this afternoon. Everyone won a prize, and the grand prize winners were Darrell McDowell, Virgie Engle, and Helen Griswold. Saturday morning, Ronnie Shores came out and shared his collection of cd’s while visiting with the residents. After lunch, the residents watched “Are We Done Yet?” during Movie Time with Darrell. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Della Craggs. Our thanks go out to all our volunteers this week. We are very grateful for each of you and the time you share with us! Have a wonderful week!
***Book descriptions are written from information found on book covers, internet reviews and personal perspectives.
Mary Ellen (James) Pflum
Mary Ellen (James) Pflum, age 79 of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 in La Plata, Missouri.
Born September 4, 1934 in Rozel, Kansas. Surviving is one son, Kenneth Guinther ; four daughters, Denise Nunez, Tina Parker , Linda Kleinschmdt and Cathy Hoyte. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband James, five brothers, and three sisters. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Letts Cemetery in Letts, Iowa.
Death Notices AUDIE EUGENE BROWN, 51, of Burlington and formerly of New London, died Sunday, March 23, 2014. He is survived by one brother, Les (Julie) Shaw of Burlington; one niece, Elizabeth Shaw; grandmother, Joan Gilliland of La Plata, Missouri. A Memorial Service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2014. ROBERT LEE “BOB” WILLIAMS, 79, of Macon, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014in Macon. Bob is survived by his wife; seven children: Julie Williams; Pamela “Mela” Linn; Tracy Pasley; Peggy Smith; Jeff Williams; Mark Williams; and Matthew “Buck” Williams and 13 grandchildren. Funeral Services were Saturday, March 29, 2014Hutton and McElwain Funeral Home in Macon. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens north of Macon.
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TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, March 25 in the La Plata Christian Church Fellowship Hall with 7 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened the meeting with our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Roll call was “Did you lose or gain?” Best loser was Bobbi (6 consecutive months) and runner-up was Janet. KOPS Barbara G. stayed in leeway.Bobbi won the Lose the Nickel Contest. Karen C. will start a new
weight loss contest next week. Our contests are fun as well as beneficial. We try many things to get those pounds off and keep them off Often it is hardest to keep the pounds off than it is to lose them with each individual using what works for them. We encourage each other in our weight-loss journey. Anyone interested in visiting or joining is welcome. Please call Gail at 660-6513025 for more information.
The Atalpal Club met Tuesday March 11 with Ellen Wood as hostess. After lunch, a short business meeting was held opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was answered by 3 members naming their favorite spring flower. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Old Business: A thank you for fuel assistance was received. New Business: Donations to be made to After Prom
and Easter egg Hunt. We will be hosting Nursing Home birthday party in April. Social hour was spent visiting, reviewing a booklet of past happenings in Gifford Vicinity mostly. Ellen presented treats to all and the new club books she made. We appreciated this very much. Present were Verna Buck, and Betty Jo Williams. Guest Morgan Fitzpatrick. Cheryl Lock will be hostess in April.
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Macon County Commission Minutes Should You File a Tax Return? Continued from Page 2A
March 17, 2014: Members present: Alan Wyatt, and Jon Dwiggins. Commission met with road supervisor, Chris Waddle to discuss various road and bridge projects. Ron Watson met with the Commission to request gravel for Empire Street prior to a sale to be held on Wednesday the
March 13, 2014: Members present: Alan Wyatt, and Jon Dwiggins. Commissioner Dwiggins attended regional Commissioners meeting. Dan Mc Vicker met with Commission to sign a dozing agreement. Meeting Adjourned.
19th. Shannon Howe and Beth Moots with Benton and Associates brought in paperwork to begin a bridge contract. Commission Dwiggins left for the afternoon due to illness. No quorum, no further action taken. Commission Wyatt remained to meet with patrons. Meeting Adjourned.
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April 7-11, 2014 • 660-665-9163 Monday, April 7 Country fried steak w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, apricots Tuesday, April 8 Meatloaf, macaroni salad w/ peas & cheese, creamed corn, bananas Wednesday, April 9 Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, peas & carrots, dump cake Thursday, April 10 Northern beans w/ ham chunks, carrots, coleslaw, corn bread, pears Friday, March 11 Tuna Casserole, lettuce, wax beans, French bread, banana split, salad
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You may not be aware of it, but not everyone is required to file a tax return each year. Most young children, for example, have no source of income and therefore do not have to file a return. Adults, on the other hand, often have an income, and if it is above a certain level, they must file a return. The level varies according to age, filing status and type of income. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) establishes guidelines every year regarding who must file and posts these on its Web site. It also provides a list of questions to help consumers determine whether they should file. If you are uncertain as to what category you fall in, you should check the IRS Web site or with a tax preparer. Even if you discover that
you don’t have to file, you may want to anyway if federal income tax was withheld from your pay or you qualify for a refundable credit. Refundable credits include the earned income tax credit, available to lowincome workers; the additional child tax credit, available to anyone with a qualifying child who did not use the full amount of the Child Tax Credit; and the health coverage tax credit, available to specific individuals receiving certain Trade or Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance or pension benefit payments from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Sometimes, it is necessary to file in order to receive a rebate. In 2008, for example, the federal government awarded an eco-
Senator Munzlinger Sponsors Appointee to Truman State
We will sell at auction for Hoffman, Hasting, Selby & others at the N&B Auction Building located in downtown Macon, MO on
SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH AT 9:30 AM AND SUNDAY, APRIL 6TH AT 12:30 PM
Auctioneer's Note: Don't miss this good auction of good, clean antiques, quality home furnishings and good, clean, taken care of guns. Saturday sale will be antiques, home furnishings, and general items; starts at 9:30 AM to approximately 4:00 PM. Sunday's auction will be guns, ammo, boat, tools, general merchandise and remaining items from Saturday's auction. If you have firearms that you would like to sell, give me a call as we have buyers looking to buy. Call Charlie at 660-651-7263. Go to www.nbauctionservice.com for photos of this good auction or for info call 660-651-7263.
Guns-Ammo Rifles: Weatherby Mark V 300 Win. Mag.; Winchester 94 30-30 #2349685; Springfield 1878 45-70 Trapdoor; Remington 742 30-06 W/Scope; Remington 760 .275 Roberts W/Scope; Remington 760 30-06 W/Scope, Winchester Mod. 74 .22; Remington Mod. 33 .22; Remington Mod. 512 .22; Martin Mod. 81DL .22 Shotguns: Belgium Browning Sweet 16; Winchester Mod. 50 12 Ga.; Remington Sportsman 12 Ga. Mag. Pump; Italian Made 12 Ga. Over & Under; Italian Made 20 Ga. Over & Under; Parkhurst Belgium 12 Ga. Double; Lane 12 Ga. Black Powder Double; Lawson Arms 10 Ga. Double; W.H. Hamilton 12 Ga. Double; Vernon Arms 12 Ga. Double; H&R 12 Ga. Single Brl.; Marlin 12 Ga. Bolt Action Goose Gun Hand Guns: Smith & Wesson 6" .38 Spl. Prior to 1958; Iver Johnson D/A .38; Forhand & Wadsworth D/A .38; Arminius Titan Tiger .38 Spl.; German Made .357 Mag. Single Six; Ruger M77 Stainless Steel 338 Win-Mag - hard to find; Several boxs of asst. Ammo for these guns; Nice oak 16 gun cabinet; Guns will sell in catalog order.
Antique & Collectible Nice oak buffet w/mirror, nice fancy walnut lift top ladies writing desk, wooden primitive benches, primitive iron wheel push cart, 10 iron wheels, 2 old well pumps, old walking plow, 6' wood white paint church pew, 2 primitive jelly cabinets, old lawn park bench, 3 door oak lawyer book case (reproduction), oval walnut parlor table, oval Victorian marble top fancy table, nice old walnut wash stand, sm. oak parlor table, walnut drop leaf parlor table, walnut Queen Anne library table, 2 wood wheelbarrows, push garden plow, very unusual 3 tier wash stand, 7'8" oak fire place mantle with mirror - very nice; painted fireplace mantle, brass fan type fire place screen, Tell City maple chair, Tell City maple china cabinet, ladder back chair, oak table with 4 chairs, old wicker planter with tray, arch top wicker planter stand, very unusual wicker magazine rack (neat), 5 shelf wicker shelf (neat), fretwork piece 5' long, few antique frames, 19x16 floral painting, several other paintings and prints, nice round framed water color (lady) dated 1902 very nice, yard long (floral), yard long fishing & lake scene, very nice curve glass China cabinet, sm. wooden barrel, nice collection of iron trivet (old ones), few kerosene lamps, large Cupid asleep print, several brass items, glass shade painted lamps, Tiffany style glass shade floor lamp, 60 Coke trays, several older Halloween mask & decorations, 50's TV lamps, French provincial floral colors sofa, Victorian style antique sofa, large framed mirrors, oak parlor table, fancy oak chiffrobe w/mirror, 30"x30" antique meat block with knife holder, antique metal corn sheller, pressed and patterned glass, lead crystal glass, silver plated flatware, Magellica pottery umbrella stand (very nice), set Haviland China dishes, Mason English China set, nice set Gainsbrought china, Fondville English China, English Transferware China, lg, granite coffee pot, oak parlor table, Spodes China dishes, 2 matching vintage crocheted bed spreads (very nice), fancy work, table cloths, etc., several nice quilts & tops, toy Singer sewing machine in case, rare Cupid resting 24x22 print original & very nice dated 1906, lighted Hasting piston ring adv. clock, jelly compotes, multi-color coverlet (very old & nice), red glass items, few kerosene lamps, egg basket, area rugs, 2 cedar chests, oak office chair, wind chimes, several 2 man, 1 man & ice saws, oak wash stand, walnut wash stand, old kids sleds,
nomic stimulus package to all who qualified. In order to ensure you received the package, you had to file a tax return. In situations like these, it is best to consult the IRS’ Web site and follow the instructions provided. It is not always readily apparent whether you should file a tax return. To ensure you do as the IRS advises, check out the materials available on its Web site or speak to a tax preparer. Only then will you know for certain that you have made the right decision and will not be penalized down the road. Failing to file a tax return when you should have can land you in hot water with the IRS, and that is most definitely a place you do not want to be.
State Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, sponsored the appointment of Kelly Kochanski as the student representative to the Truman State University Board of Governors. “This is a thrilling op-
portunity for Kelly, and I know she is up for the challenge,” Sen. Munzlinger said. “It takes a great deal of time and dedication for someone to see the inner workings of a major university, and that is exactly what serving on Truman
State’s Board of Governors means. I know Kelly will not only learn a lot, but also offer a lot, to what is already a fine institution.” The Board of Governors serves as the governing board of Truman State University and is assigned with the role of setting policy and providing guidance for the university. The board is composed of 10 members. Seven of the 10 are voting members, while three are nonvoting. Of the three nonvoting members, two are out-of-state members and one is a student at Truman State University. The voting members, and nonvoting members who are not students, are appointed for terms of six years. As a nonvoting student member of the board. Kochanski will serve a two-year term. Kochanski’s appointment is subject to full Missouri Senate approval.
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Modern Household Furniture Dell computer w/ desk & printer, nice drop leaf dining table with six chairs and two leaves, Elna elec. sewing machine (top of the line), Baby Lock surger machine (top of the line), ficus tree, maple deacon bench, many nice lamps, very nice maple desk & chair, wood office desk & chair, new oak High Boy chest, oak gentleman's chest, nice 3 pc queen size bedroom set complete, nice pine China hutch, glider rockers, very nice wrought iron glass top dining table with 6 chairs, queen size bed complete, twin size bed complete, full size bed complete, round oak parlor table, several good metal storage & utility cabinets, oak glass top coffee table, near new day bed, tile top kitchen table w/ 4 chairs, Frigidaire upright freezer large, like new, sm older refrigerator, sm chest freezer, pots & pans, misc. dishes, bedding, many nice wall hangings and pictures, Hot Point refrigerator with ice maker, small appliances, 3 cushion floral sofa, Justice love seat, Flex Steel parlor chair, washer dryer set, also selling will be many pieces of oak furniture items made by Mr. Hoffman including waste paper bins, lamp holders, medicine cabinets, quilt racks - standing and wall style, 100 or more pieces to sell,
2011 Ford F-150 4x4 38,000 mi., 1 owner black
2005 Buick Le Sabre Local trade, silver
2012 Nissan Versa - 1 owner, local trade, 15k mi., black
2013 Altima 1 owner, 32,000 mi., grey
2013 Kia Sportage AWD 21,000 mi., silver
2013 Impala LX Sunroof, 33,000 miles, red
Tools Shop-Lawn-Garden Seel posts approx. 25, lawn sweep, push lawn & garden cart, garden hoses, drop cords heavy duty, shop vacs, sm. metal desk, Husquvarna gas weed eater, air tire lawn & garden push cart, lawn furniture, air chisel set, Dewalt grinder, gas generator, 2 new 2000 lb elec. winch, Workmate work bench, yard wagon, Craftsman 12 gal air compressor like new, Craftsman plunger router, several sanders, cordless drills, socket sets, open & box end wrenches, lots of furniture clamps, pipe clamps, Black & Decker, several routers, jacks, elec. saws, magnetic elec. drill, tool boxes, gas cans, 12 sp drill press, spindle sander, miter chop saw, shop vacs, joiner planer, sm. air compressor, Delta 32" radial drill press, aluminum loading ramps, battery chargers, ratchet straps, several oak 1"x6" planed, tow straps, 125000 BTU contractor shop heater, metal job box, hoes, shovels, rake, etc.
Boat 14 ft. alum. bottom fishing boat w/20 hp Johnson motor w/ trailer ready to go fishing has all titles, trolling motor, few fishing rod & reels
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Last weeks game to open the spring season against Linn County was washed away with the rains. The Hornets hope to kick off the season with at Marion County on Monday, at Putnam County on Thursday and back home on Friday against Green City.
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The Macon Tigers kicked off the Baseball season on the road at the CCC Tournament against Louisiana. With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the 5th Michalski entered the game as a PR. Brendan Watts bunted him over to second. After a single by Josh Turner advanced the runner to third, Collin Patrick would hit a SAC Fly to give Macon a 2-1 lead what ended up being the winning run scored. “We had several opportunities to score, but struggled getting a clutch hit to bring runs across the plate. Craig Smith and Collin Patrick did a great job of pitching and keeping Louisiana off balance. Combined they held Louisiana to 1 hit. We were fortunate that our pitching was good enough to let 2 runs be enough to win the game.” Coach Robuck The Tigers followed the first win with a10 to 0 thrashing of Clark County. Josh Turner went 2-3 with a single and a 2 RBI double. Cole Birdsong was 2-2 with two singles and 2 RBI. Caleb Welch added 2-3 effort with a double, triple and 2 RBI. Brendan Watts, Collin Patrick, and Christian Thrasher all recorded hits. “This was a good team win. Every player contributed in some way for this win. Our pitchers did a great job of pounding the strike zone and our hitters broke the game open with a big 4th inning. Overall, this was a good way to end the day.” Coach Robuck The Tigers traveled to Salisbury on Wednesday and picked up their third win of the week 9 to 1. Macon sent 11 batters to the plate and scored 6 runs in the first inning. Jordan Bealmer hit what proved to be the game winning hit with a 2 RBI single in the first inning. “We got off to a great start in the top of the first scoring 6 runs which proved to be enough for the win. Our pitchers did a solid job tonight. Cole Birdsong did a great job getting out of a jam in the 4thinning and finishing the game for us. We needed him to come in and eat some innings and he did a great job of throwing strikes and recording outs. Good team win.” Coach Robuck
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& Hardware The La Plata Bulldogs opened the spring baseball season at home Friday against Novinger. The previous night’s game was washed out against Cairo. Novinger got on the scoreboard early with two runs in the top of the first. In the bottom of the third the Bulldogs struck back with Preston Payne and Jace Brown reaching base. Tanner Riggins drove Payne home with a single to right and the Novinger lead was cut in half. An error on a hard hit ball by Baylon Belt plated Matt Safley and the game was tied. La Plata took the lead in the home half of the fifth, Belt walked and scored later on a single to left by Dylan Slaughter. Novinger tied things right back up with a run in their next half inning. The game remained scoreless until the top of the eighth on two singles an error and a sac fly. The game closed out with a 5 to 3 Bulldog loss. This week the Bulldogs host South Shelby on Tuesday at home at 5:00 PM.
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Callao C-8 Corner by Pam Halstead
Kim Elam will close a chapter in her life book with almost 19 years of service to the district as she retires from her secretary/bookkeeping position at Callao C8 on March 28. Kim began her career as Callao C8 secretary in 1993. She has worked under several administrators and has seen many teachers and support staff come and go. Her knowledge about the district is second to none. After 18+ years as secretary she knows the business of the school like the back of her hand. But, Kim has actually been with the district for more than 18 years. She and her sister, Debbie Waddill were students at Callao C8. Debbie attended K-12 and Kim K-12. Kim’s two children, Jimmy and Jessica Elam March were students at Callao, with Jimmy graduating with top honors from 8th grade. And, it does not end there…Kim’s mother,
JoAnn Biegel Cross graduated from Callao C8 in 1955. Aside from a few years, Kim or her family, have been a part of the district for more than 70 years!!!! “I want to squelch the rumors that Kim is retiring because of health reason. She is full of good health and anxious to settle into her new role of being a full-time grandma and caregiver to her new granddaughter, Kamryn Paige March. Her son Jimmy and his wife Krista are also moving from New York City to Chicago, which will be an easy drive for Kim, and her husband Bruce, to go for a weekend or extended weekend visits,” stated Pam Halstead, Callao C8 administrator. “I know she will be as great a grandma as she was a secretary.” The faculty, staff and students wish Kim a wonderful retirement. She will truly be missed.
Atlanta News
by Marsha Hammons
Dolores Harpster attended Missouri Christian Convention in South Missouri last weekend. Rhoda Graham and Mae Graham went to the doctor in Kirksville on Monday. Angelia Jackson and
Ladeanna visited Rhoda Graham one day last week. Julie Kay Howe, Sheridan and Dalton brought lunch and ate with Marsha Hammons Sunday. Afterwards, they went to visit Basil Hammons.
Elmer Items
by Pam Burris
Elmer Baptist Church had ten for Sunday school and twelve for worship. Bro. Danny Welte preached on the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6. The Elmer Baptist Church had a carry-in meal followed by a mission study on Sunday, March 23. Those attending were our new pastor and wife, Bro. Danny and Donna Welte
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from Lancaster; Alvina Howe; Debbie Atha from Ethel; Madison Peavler and Dean and Pam Burris. Our study was on the Week of Prayer for Home Missions. Everyone took part in the program. Bro. Danny Welte of Lancaster was a lunch guest of Dean and Pam Burris on Wednesday.
Rep. Nate Walker Honored By School Administrators Association
Rep. Nate Walker Honored By School Administrators Association Nate Walker, 3rd District State Representative, was honored by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) for his service to public education. Walker was one of eight individuals to receive the association’s “Friend of Education Award”. This recognition was made during the awards banquet at the MASA Spring Conference on March 19 at The Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake Ozark, Missouri. This award is presented annually to recognized
non-educators, one from each of the eight MASA Districts, for their contribution to education locally or statewide. Walker was nominated for the award by school administrators in the Northeast MASA District. Also during the MASA Awards presentation Superintendent Copple received a New Superintendent Award and Superintendent Williams was recognized with a Honorary Life Members Awards. Superintendent Halley made the official presentation to Rep. Walker.
Clarence Chronicles by Patty Truitt
Is spring coming or not? I am so tired of being cold. When I was at work Tuesday it was snowing. God please bring on the warm weather. Well, as you know I was in the hospital a week ago and I am having a hard time adjusting to all of this. My medicine makes me so tired and you know I never say that, I am just praying that God and my doctors work this out. Last Sunday Kenny and I went to Columbia to visit our granddaughter Aimee and her three children Courtney, Logan, and Gavin. We also visited with her future husband Joe. Later we met some more of the family. Our daughter Amanda and her hus-
band Steve from St. Louis, daughter Laura from Callao and her family Mitch, Derek, Kaylee and Katherine. We had a wonderful time visiting. And had a wonderful lunch at Applebees. It was just a great day. Later Kenny and I went to the mall for a few minutes. I was just glad to get home and rest for the evening. I want to thank my son Raymond and his wife Jess for babysitting our babies while we were gone. Cody and Jackie, our dogs, love to go and visit with them and their babies. They love doggie play dates. Well I know nothing else. I so hope spring is here soon. I pray all of you have a great week. Patty
Heartland Headlines
by Kathy Nickerson
We are pleased to welcome another new baby to the Heartland community this week. Dathyn Jeffrey Andrews was born Monday, March 24th in Bless-
ing Hospital to parents Travis and Alicia Andrews. He weighed a healthy 9 lb 13 oz. and was 21.5 inches long. The new baby will be welcomed home by his big brother, Drake, and his big sister, Daytona. Dathyn’s mom, Alicia, works at the New Creation Country Store in Heartland, so lots of our friends and neighbors have been waiting eagerly for this news, too. Alicia has been a trouper, working right up to the baby’s due date and beyond. If you shop at the store, don’t expect to see her behind the counter any time soon, though. We will insist she take some time off now!
Pictured (left to right) with Rep. Walker are: Heath Halley, Superintendent at Putnam County R-1 School in Unionville; Donnie Campbell, Superintendent at Green City R-1 in Milan; Rep. Nate Walker; Brian Copple, Superintendent of Newtown Harris R-III, Newtown; and Patrick Williams, Superintendent of Kirksville R-3, Kirksville.
Black Diamond Jubilee Hello again from the Black Diamond Jubilee. We had an outstanding show March 22nd with special guest Matt Carroll and Shelby Westhoff. Matt thoroughly entertained the crown with his great country style and wonderful gospel songs. Super job Matt!! Shelby also sang some great country songs plus showed off her talent with the Janis Joplin hit, “Me and Bobby McGee.” Coming up April 12, the Black Diamond Jubilee proudly presents Duke Mason. Duke is only 46 inches tall but a giant on stage. He has performed many, many shows at the Precious Moments Theatre in Carthage, MO. Duke has also performed with the famed Jordaniers and in the movie “The Last Ounce of Courage.” He does a tremendous job on Elvis songs. Don’t miss this great show! Back by popular demand on April 26 will be the 2012 KRES Radio Showdown winner Blake Totten from Shelbina, MO. You will enjoy Blake’s great country standards plus some he has written himself. Also appearing with Blake will be the Nelson Kids from Macon, MO. These are four very talented kids that have appeared in several of the Carousel
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April - May 2014 APRIL 2014 2 Family Literacy Center GED Orientation – Macon Area Education Center 8:30 am 4&5 Opening Weekend @ the Island – The Island Miniature Golf 4&5 KWIX, KRES, the Captain & Glory 97.3 Family A Fair Trade Show – MACC Activity Center 5 Sydenstricker Lawn & Garden Open House – Sydenstrickers Macon 5 All Class Registered & Grade Horse Sale – Lolli Brothers Livestock Market Inc. 5 ConAgra Foods 2nd Annual Child Hunger Ends Here 5K Run/Walk – Fairgrounds 8 am 7 Family Literacy Center GED Orientation – Macon Area Education Center 8:30 am 11 Lions Club Fish Fry – Macon High School Cafeteria 5pm 9 – 12 Exotic Animal & Taxidermy Sale – Lolli Brothers Livestock Market Inc. 9 MHCC & CVTV Volunteer Banquet – Macon Health Care Center 5 pm 10 Macon County Historical Society Meeting – MCHS Museum 6 pm 11 Macon Connection-Young Professionals Network 7am 13 Live Bunny Easter Portrait – Keithly Photography 15 Macon Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon @ Noon 18 Easter Egg Parade – Macon Health Care Center 10 am Community Good Friday Service & Lunch – First Christian Church Noon – 1pm 19 Spring Fling – Shoemaker RV Park 9 am – 4 pm 20 Lions Easter Egg Hunt – Macon County Fairgrounds 2pm 22 Earth Day Tour of MDI – Macon Diversified Industries 9 am – 2 pm 24 Measuring Up by Ralph Klusman – Macon Co Historical Society Museum 6pm MAY 3 3 5&7
1 Day Horse & Saddle Sale – Lolli Borthers Livestock Market Inc. Tri County Christian School “May Day” Festival – TCC School 10 am – 3 pm Family Literacy Center GED Orientation – Macon Area Education Center 8:30 am CROSSWORD
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CRYPTOQUIZ
Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of siblings in sports. Using the hints E=O and G=S, decipher the clues to name the athletes.
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These siblings were born in the Dominican Republic, two years apart:
Answers: 1) Baseball, 2) Pitcher, 3) Los Angeles, 4) Boston, 5) All-Star, Ramon & Pedro Martinez
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Down 1. False rumor 2. Deficiency of red blood cells 3. Daze 4. Friends and neighbors 5. Cooked squid 6. Afghan monetary unit 7. Tom, Dick or Harry 8. “M*A*S*H” setting 9. “___ we having fun yet?” 10. Retorts quickly 11. Sillier 12. Feeler 14. Kind of team 17. Obstructive driver 21. Chinese brunch with tea 25. V=IR, physics (2 wds) 28. Almond 32. Pleasingly entertained 34. Two of the same kind 35. Artificial bait 36. Lacking refinement 37. Potter 38. American songbird 39. Gourmet 43. Armor plates protecting the upper thighs 45. Hook up 46. Monetary unit of Czech Republic 47. Hot 49. Fills 50. Channel 55. Clash 57. “Acid” 59. A pint, maybe
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Farmer’s Wife
Business Spotlight
by Verna Buck
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611 N. Missouri, Macon MO 63552 Cellular Today hosted the Macon Area Chamber of Commerce After Hours event on Friday, March 28. Robert Brooke is the local manager of the store located at 611 N. Missouri. Cellular Todays operates 7 locations in Central Missouri. They work exclusively with US Cellular, offering the popular smart phones, wireless and connected devices. The US Cellular Network provides excellent quality in rural areas of Missouri. The After Hours event included food and entertainment by Grady Frazier, son of Cellular todays owner, Jeff Frazier. The office may be reached by calling 660-385-4443.
American Legion & Auxiliary of Reynolds Martin 282 The American Legion & Auxiliary of Reynolds Martin 282 met Wed. March 26, 2014 for regular meeting. Commander David Johnson call meeting to order with Rev. John Becker giving prayer, followed by Tom Burton placing POW cover, pledge to the flag and Preamble in unison. Each unit held separate meetings. Alma Baker presided over Aux. roll call answered by 3 members only. Minutes of last meeting were read by Verna Buck and approved.
Old Business: Membership has been received for Gladys Williamson, 50 years and Bonelle Crosby, Mary Harvey, 60 years. Correspondence received supporting food drive in honor of active military and families and vets to be held in Jefferson Barracks. Alma made motion to send $25. Seconded by Debie Becker. Reported dues will not increase. Sickness & Distress: Ken Wright in hospital. Sympathy to Mary Collum in death of her nephew and also sister-in-law. Verna sent cards. Card
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Verna Buck spent from March 19-24 at Northeast Regional Hospital in Kirksville. Visitors were Bobbi Hamlin, Adrienne Hamlin, Mike, Eddie, WR, Barbara & Eva Buck, Nancy McKenzie, Barb Englehard, Nancy Platz, Karen Osborn, Rev. David & Nancy Gottman, Virgil Pippin & Nancy Haley, Cora Voyles, Glen & Sherry Pippin and Vic Pippin, Emily Hettinger & Jill of Kirksville & Tabithia Sawyer. Gwen Gash of Dallas, TX visited recently in La Plata with Lenora Grear, Jay and Toni Matticks and her parents and her parents Shirley and Merl Matticks. Glen and Sherry Pippin, Dean Green, Jack Settle of Ethel, Ray Kirkpatrick, Jimmy Overstreet and Duane of Kirksville joined Red Roberts for music Monday evening at the La Plata Nursing Home. Also joining them were Carl Campbell.
Alma Baker, Leland Collins and Dora Lovinger assisted Candi Ralston with Bingo Friday March 21st. Roxy McDow spent Tuesday and Friday with Sherry Pippin also visiting was Linda McDow. Adrienne Hamlin of Columbia College spent Spring Break with Bobbi Hamlin in Kirksville and Wednesday evening she accompanied Verna Buck to the Auxiliary meeting in La Plata. Mary Plumlee, Marjorie Mossbarger, Carol Hays & Jerry Prather enjoyed enjoyed the Ham & Bean supper at Griffen Christian Church Wednesday evening, March 26. JR Tuggle visited Stella Tuggle Thursday. Loren Pippin visited recently. Josh & Emilt Hettinger, Jill, Elise & Barrett enjoyed supper with Bobbi Hamlin & Adrienne in Kirksville Thursday evening.
“Would You Like Fries With That, Sir?”
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Southeast Missouri Couple Passes Hummingbird Torch Missouri. They eat tiny insects for protein and other nutritional needs, but for their tremendous energy requirements they need high-octane food – sugary nectar from flowers or manmade substitutes. They consume about half their body weight of nectar daily. Helping them meet their energy needs is sim-
ple and yields big rewards in viewing enjoyment. The Ainsworths and other serious hummingbird watchers keep their feeders out late into the fall. This provides food for birds that migrate late, as young or sick birds often do. Keeping feeders out late also increases your chances of seeing hummingbird species that are rare in Missouri,
such as Anna's, green violeteared, Costa's, broad-tailed, Allen's, and Calliope hum-
mingbirds. This can occur as late as December.
Hummingbirds need high-energy foods, such as flower nectar or sugar water, to fuel their amazing metabolism. Jim and Judy Ainsworth There’s no telling how many used to go through 700 hundreds of young ones we pounds of sugar a year. Now were feeding.” they hope others will take up Eventually, though, the dethe slack. mands of daily feeding for When hummingbirds arrive five months at a stretch overin the area of Cape Girardeau whelmed the couple. this spring, they will be look“We thoroughly enjoyed it ing for new friends to visit. through the years,” says Jim. In 1996, Judy Ainsworth “But due to health problems, saw hummingbirds coming we had to give it up. Those litto a friend’s nectar feeder tle things were working me to and fell in love. Soon she had death.” several feeders of her own. So in 2013, the Ainsworths Seeing how much joy the decided not to put out any jewel-like feathered creatures feeders at all. They stuck to gave her, Judy’s husband, Jim, their decision when humlaunched into hummingbird mingbirds arrived in April feeding in a big way. One and hovered around winfeeder turned into four. Four dows, as if they hoped to multiplied to 12, and the remind their benefactors it number of hummingbirds was time to start mixing up visiting the Ainsworths’ yard sugar water. But their resolve kept pace with the increasing crumbled when they saw a supply of sugar water. hummingbird trying to get a At the peak of their hum- drink from their pond. mer-feeding career, the Ains“The poor little guy was worths put out 24 feeders, thirsty,” Jim says. “I couldn’t each holding 48 ounces of stand to watch that, so I put nectar, every April and went out one feeder. Before long through 10 pounds of sugar a they were swarming and day during the peak feeding fighting over that one, so I months from May through put out one more. That was August. They bought sugar where I drew the line.” in 50- to 70-pound lots. Jim Jim says he might go as far once calculated how many as two feeders again this year, hummingbirds it would take but even that is a stretch. Last to suck down the amount of year he went through 200 sugar water he was putting pounds of sugar. He is hoping out each day. others in the Cape Girardeau “It came to somewhere be- area take up the slack and put tween 500 and 700 birds,” out nectar feeders of their he says. “After eating, they own. would fly back across the Only one species of humfield toward the woods at mingbird – the ruby-throatTrail of Tears State Park. ed – is commonly seen in
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In person, on screen, we’ve all seen our fair share of snakes. Behind glass, snakes give us little reason to fear them. Out in the open in our bushes or basements, snakes strike fear in many of our hearts. It’s no fun to find a snake curled up in the drain you’re about to clean, the bush you’re about to trim or the flowerpot you’re about to fill. It’s even worse when your beloved cat or dog brings the snake to you. Fortunately, most snakes are harmless. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to know how to deal with them. Some snakes are poisonous and some are not. It is essential that you know the difference, especially if you live in an area with a lot of snakes. Find out what poisonous snakes are common in your area and learn to identify them. Do the same with nonpoisonous snakes, in particular garter snakes, as these are most often found in lawns and gardens. The more you know about the snakes you may encounter, the better equipped you will be to deal with them. Whether poisonous or not, your best bet is to move away from any snake you encounter, unless you’re within striking distance. In that case, stay very still and wait for the snake to slither away. Do not, under any circum-
stance, attack the snake. It will feel threatened and may try to bite you. Do not attempt to pick up the snake and move it, unless you know for certain that the snake is not poisonous and you have some experience in handling snakes. Again, the snake could bite you, and while the bite may not be poisonous, it could be very irritating. Once you’re out of striking distance, resist the urge to run back to the house, grab a shovel and kill the snake. Remember, snakes eat insects, mice and other pests. Kill it, and you will lose out on a measure of natural pest control. If the snake is poisonous, you should think twice about killing it. One wrong move, and you could end up in a very bad way—could you get the right medical treatment in time? Leave the snake be, and it should move on. If it is trapped, injured or in a position where it cannot be tolerated, call your local animal control office. Officials there will know the best course of action to take, and if removal is needed, where to take the snake. Unfortunately, there is no surefire way to prevent snake encounters other than to relocate to an area where there are none. There are some steps, however, you can take to make
From high-rise condos to country cottages, container gardens can make a great addition to any home. And, they’re easy to create. All it takes is a little soil, some seedlings and a few containers. You can find potting soil and seedlings at your local nursery and all the
containers you need at home. Almost anything that can hold soil and plants can be used for a container garden. Consider these options:
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your lawn and garden less attractive to snakes. Some of these include: • Clean up! Remove all weeds, junk, compost heaps, woodpiles and any other areas where snakes might hide. Trim your bushes and mow your grass. The fewer places snakes have to hide in your yard, the less likely they’ll stick around. • Clear out! Got lots of grasshoppers, mice and other tasty tidbits that snakes like to munch on? Get rid of them through chemicals, mowing, etc., and you’ll get rid of any snakes hanging out in your yard. • Put off! Snakes hate mothballs. Consider scattering some around your lawn and garden, but make sure they’re out of the reach of little hands. Mothballs are toxic to kids. There are many other snake deterrents available, from chemicals to fencing. Take a look online, but keep in mind that nothing is 100% effective. For those that fear them, snakes can be of great concern. Learn as much as you can about them, including what to do in the event of a bite, and take care to reduce your chances of a snake encounter. Imagine enclosing your flowerbeds with snake-proof fencing and never catching another one there again. How great would that be?
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With a few modifications, any of these items would make great container gardens. Take a look around your home. You are sure to find more options. Old burlap sacks, for example, can easily be converted into hanging planters. Got a worn table sitting in the back of the garage? Convert it into a planter. Cut a hole in the top, sink a pot into the hole and twist any vines that emerge around the table legs. Now that’s a planter, and the best part is, you reused the table instead of tossing it into the landfill. Just imagine how lovely your new planter will look on your front porch surrounded by several pairs of old rain boots blooming with flowers.
Growing Your First Garden Growing a garden may seem like a daunting task, but more and more people are doing it every year. It is a simple and rewarding way to reduce some of your impact on the environment and make your life greener. You don’t have to be self-sufficient. You can make a difference by growing a small amount of your own food. Food is the most essential element to life. In the modern world, it is also one of the biggest contributors to the degradation of the environment. Much food in the United States is grown far from where it’s consumed and requires a lot of energy to be distributed. These days, there is also the risk of additives and disease. Growing your own food will allow you to know exactly where your food is coming from, reduce your food budget each week and allow you to get a little closer to nature, even in the heart of a big city.
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• Aquariums • Baby buggies • Barrels • Baskets • Bathtubs • Boots and shoes • Bottles • Bowls • Buckets • Cans • Chairs • Coffee mugs • Colanders • Cradles • Crates • Cups • Desks • Dresser drawers • Hats • Helmets • Jugs • Kettles • Kids’ pools • Lunchboxes • Mailboxes • Paint cans • Pitchers • Pots and pans • Rowboats • Shopping carts
• Toy cars and trucks • Sinks • Tins • Tires • Tackle boxes • Toolboxes • Wagons • Watering cans • Wheelbarrows
You don’t need a ton of acreage to grow your own food. You just need a small yard, a deck or even a patio to put out your plants. To start a garden, pick a site that gets good sun. Usually, this means something on the south side of your home that isn’t shaded by a large tree. All you need is a little bit of dirt, and potted plants work great for those in apartments. If you have the inclination, try a raised bed, which helps the soil stay warmer and drain better, giving you better growing conditions. For more success your first year, use garden starts rather than seed. Starts do cost a little more, but they are already well into their growth and much hardier than seedlings. It’s important to plant things that will grow well in your area. Get familiar with the zone you live in and what works well there. Your neighbors, local garden store, local bookstore and the Internet will all
have tremendous resources to help you get started. Your state university extension office will also have troves of information to help you get started. After a few years, you’ll know what you like to eat and what grows well in your environment. The point of a home garden isn’t to give yourself another job but to provide you with a little food for your effort. With time and practice, you can have exactly that—a cornucopia of fruits, vegetables and herbs that come straight out of your home.
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Tomato Time! You love to garden, and more often that not, you end up with more produce than you can use. You give away much of the excess. Yet there always seems to be some left, tomatoes, in particular. Lucky for you, there are lot of recipes that call for tomatoes. Here are some you might want to try. Avocado, Tomato & Mango Salsa 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 4 tomatoes, diced 1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 t. salt 2 T. lime juice 1/4 c. red onion, chopped 3 T. olive oil Combine avocado, tomatoes, mango, jalapeno, cilantro and garlic. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve. Caprese Salad 6 tomatoes, cut into bitesize pieces 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 T. balsamic vinegar 6 leaves fresh basil, slivered 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, cubed Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Combine tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and basil in a large bowl. Gently fold in mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving. Fried Green Tomatoes 2 eggs 2 T. water 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. yellow cornmeal Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pep-
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per, to taste 2 lbs. green tomatoes, sliced 1 c. canola oil for frying, or as needed Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Beat eggs and water and set aside. Place flour and cornmeal in separate bowls. Season cornmeal with salt and pepper. Dip tomato slices in flour and then in egg mixture. Press into cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Transfer to baking sheet in a single layer. Heat about 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tomato slices in batches until golden crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain and serve. Garlic Tomato Spread 2 lbs. tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1/2 c. olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 T. dried oregano 1 t. sugar 1 t. salt Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, oregano, sugar and salt. Bake for 1 hour. Turn tomatoes over and roast until caramelized and very soft, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Transfer tomato mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Stuffed Tomatoes 7 tomatoes 1 c. water 1 c. instant rice 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, diced 1 pinch garlic salt Ground black pepper, to taste 2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
1 6-oz. can tomato juice Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13inch baking dish. Remove tomato tops and set aside. Scoop out tomato pulp, transfer to a bowl and chop. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add rice and cover pan. Let stand until rice absorbs water, about 5 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and combine with cooked rice, onion, garlic, garlic salt and pepper. Add tomato pulp and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Set hollowedout tomatoes in baking dish, fill with ground beef mixture and insert tomato tops. Pour tomato juice over filled tomatoes. Bake until tomatoes are tender and filling is hot, about 20 minutes. Tomato Bagel Sandwiches 1 bagel, split and toasted 2 T. cream cheese 1 tomato, thinly sliced Salt and pepper, to taste 4 leaves fresh basil Spread cream cheese on bagel halves. Top with tomato slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves. Tomato Bruschetta 6 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1/4 c. olive oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. fresh basil 1/4 t. salt 1/4 t. ground black pepper 1 French baguette, sliced 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven on broiler
setting. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown. Divide tomato mixture over baguette slices. Top with mozzarella cheese. Broil for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. These are just a few recipes for turning those extra tomatoes into savory summer fare. Consult your cookbooks for further recipes and enjoy!
Sod or Seed? When you’re faced with the choice of sod or seed, it can be a difficult decision to make. They are both good options for dealing with a less-than-perfect lawn. There are pros and cons to each, and you must think through your decision carefully. Sod has been professionally cultivated and is ready to go. The roots are already there and just need to be placed into the soil for them to grow. Sod can be installed fairly quickly and easily and applied to almost any surface, flat or inclined, and it will stay put, even in heavy rains—though you may have to stake it. It is
also generally weed-free and requires little care. All you will have to do is water the sod heavily for the first few weeks of start-up, and it should take root and provide you with the lush lawn you envision. Because it is ready made, sod can be expensive, much more expensive than seed. You have to get it on the ground quick to protect your investment, whereas with seed, you have more leeway and more varieties to choose from. Most experts recommend seeding in the spring or fall. It does take some work to get seed into the ground, from fertilizing to raking to rolling. Seed also
takes longer to grow and establish, and when placed on an incline, it can easily wash away. Although it may require less watering in the first weeks, seed will require mulch or hay, both of which can contain weed seeds and lead to weeds. Again, seed is less expensive, so if it does not work as well as you had hoped and you end up with some patchiness, it will be much less of a loss. There are pros and cons to sod and seed. Consider the options carefully, consult with an expert and make the right decision for your lawn and your budget.
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The Right Way To Mow? You cut your grass a few days ago, but already, it’s looking a little long. Darn! You trudge to the garden shed, pull out your mower, set the blades low and start chopping. Chopping? Yikes! If you want your lawn to look good, you need to mow it well.
Proper mowing is essential to a healthy lawn, and timing is everything. When do you mow your lawn? Do you get up early in the morning and plow your way through the wet grass, never worrying about slipping, spreading disease or clogging up the mower blades? Do you wait until mid-afternoon when the heat will place you and the grass under a lot of stress? Do you mow in the evening when the sun has almost set and the grass is dry? Hopefully, you choose the latter when conditions for perfect for mowing. How do you mow? Do you start in the same corner and mow in the same direction each time? While you might appreciate the routine, your grass won’t, as it will soon grow in
the pattern you have created. For straighter grass strands, mow in a different direction each time. This will also allow for a more even cut. How sharp are your mower blades? Mower blades are like knives. The duller they are, the more ragged cut they will make. Sharpen your mower blades often throughout the season for a clean cut. At what height are your mower blades set? Sharp mower blades won’t mean a thing if you don’t have them set at the proper height. You will find dozens of charts with height recommendations for various grass types. Most experts, however, advise never cutting more than a third of the glass blades at a time. This will allow for deeper root systems, better growth and fewer weeds What happens if you miss a week or two? Don’t try to make up for it by moving down your blade and cutting it shorter. The longer, heavier clippings will clog up the mower fast and leave many clumps on the lawn. Instead, cut the grass at the highest height possible and then cut it again at the normal height a few days later. Stick to the one-third rule and you’ll never have to worry about clippings.
Clean As A Whistle Whether you’re at the beginning of garden season or near the end, you can always count on one thing: dirty tools. Here are some tips for keeping tools in good condition for years to come. Hose ’em down: The easiest way to clean your gardening tools is to hose them down after each use, especially if they are covered in dust, mud or
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chemical residue. After you have finished hosing off the tools, make sure you give them ample time to dry. Don’t put them away wet. This could lead to rust and rot. Coat ’em with oil: Metal and wood require additional care. After cleaning metal tools, coat them lightly with a spray oil or an oily rag. This will help prevent rust and keep them in
You can just leave them on the lawn. They will decompose quickly and fertilize the grass (they will not lead to the buildup of thatch as you may have heard). If you want to dispose of the clippings, you may do so but be careful how you go about this. Most city dumps will not take them. Consider using them to fertilize your garden or flowerbeds instead. As the growing season comes to an end, lower your mower blades for a shorter cut. This will retard the growth and reduce the chances of snow mold later. When spring arrives, take a day to clean up and make way for new grass. Remove any leaves and other brush that may have fallen onto your lawn during the winter that could smother the grass. Proper mowing is key to a lush lawn. Know what is involved, follow through and never take safety for granted. Wear the appropriate apparel and safety gear when mowing—long pants, good shoes and eye and ear protection. Clear the lawn of debris beforehand, take pets inside and insist children stay well away. Finally make sure your mower is in good condition and the blades are sharp. Then get ready to give it a go!
good working condition. If you have any tools with wooden handles, sand and wipe down the wood with linseed oil once a season to prevent it from drying out and rotting. Keep ’em sharp: Take time out to sharpen cutting tools, spades, shovels and trowels. You can do much of the maintenance & cleaning of gardening tools yourself.
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Have you ever caught sight of a patch of wildflowers growing along the side of a road? Lovely, wasn’t it? Have you thought about creating your own wildflower patch? Wildflower gardens are like any other garden. They take time to plant and cultivate into the mass of loveliness spotted roadside, but once they take off, you will have a lovely garden for years to come. While wildflowers are hardy and tend to grow without assistance, they do take some work to start. It is not enough to drop some seeds onto the ground like Mother Nature does roadside. You need a site with partial to full sun, and you need to prep the site accordingly. So, grab your garden tools and prepare
to clear the area. How you go about clearing the site will depend on the size of it. If it is a small area, you may be able to dig out the weeds by hand. If it is a rather large area, you may want to mow it and cover it with plastic for a couple of months to smother the weeds or apply an herbicide to kill the weeds more quickly. When the area is cleared, you will need to till it and apply some herbicide spray. This will remove any weeds remaining. Then you can rake and level the soil. Now you are ready to plant the seeds. Choose species native to your area. Wildflower seeds can be tiny, so mix yours with sand to make them easier to plant. Scatter the mix evenly across the site
and rake it in lightly. Then water the area thoroughly and cover it with straw to keep the birds away. With regular watering, the seeds should germinate in 10 to 21 days and bloom in five to six weeks. To help fill in the garden and keep weeds at bay, you may want to plant some grasses. Hardy fescues, such as Kentucky 31 tall fescue grass, work well in wildflower gardens. In the beginning, you will need to weed and water your wildflower garden regularly, reseed it periodically and mow it down each fall. Once the flowers get established, there will be very little maintenance to keep your oasis intact. Add some benches, weed now and then, and enjoy!
Even with the best of care, some of your gardening tools may not hold up. Usually this is due to inferior quality. Garden tools are like anything else. You get what you pay for, so buy the best you can afford and take the time to care for it.
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April 2, 2014 Wednesday
Pest Control the Organic Way Six Surprising Ways to Beat Allergy Season Gardens are a prime target for pests of all kinds— beetles, caterpillars, ladybugs, maggots, worms and more. Keeping a garden pest free can be difficult, but it is not impossible. There are many methods for controlling garden pests, some more natural than others. If you prefer more organic methods of pest control, read on. One of the best ways to keep pests out of plants and let the light and water in is to use floating row covers. Made of porous polyester fabric, the covers can be applied in numerous ways—draped over hoops, attached to frames, wrapped around cages or secured with pins over plants. Floating row covers come in lightweight and heavyweight versions and work best on seedlings and really active pests. They are a temporary fix, as many plants require insect pollination.
Sticky traps are another method for keeping pests in check. You can purchase them or make them yourself. Just make sure the color of trap you use appeals to the pests you are after. Yellow, for example, attracts fruit flies, fungus gnats, male-winged mealy bugs and other pests. White attracts cucumber and flea beetles. Light blue attracts flower thrips, and red, flies that turn into apple maggots. The traps will lure insects through the color and trap them with a sticky coating. If covers and traps are too much of a hassle, consider using sprays. Insecticidal soap is a popular product that will eliminate any insects it comes into contact with. It can burn some plants, however, so a spot test is recommended prior to use. Oil sprays are also effective. As with insecticidal soaps, a spot test is recommended. Should
you have a specific insect problem, bacillus thuringiensis (BT) is an option. Make sure the product you select applies to the pests you are targeting. Whatever the spray of choice, you should apply it only in areas where you know there is a problem. Spraying the garden all over could drive away beneficial insects. Parasitic nematodes are another organic solution to pests. These occur naturally in the soil but can be purchased by the billions and applied with water to eliminate pests. For small infestations, you can forgo covers, traps and sprays in favor of plain, old-fashioned handpicking. That’s right. You pluck the pests from the plants by hand and dispose of them properly. Just make sure you wear gloves and can handle the task at hand. Not all gardeners are keen on removing pests by hand. These are just a few organic options for keeping pests under control. There are others. Consult with the experts at your local garden center or nursery. Ask around, and remember, what works for one gardener may not work for another. Keep trying until you come up with the right combination of methods for you.
From watery, itchy eyes to unbearable congestion, allergies can certainly ruin one’s day, or even the entire season. But, there’s no reason to remain indoors in beautiful weather, say experts. “One over-looked approach towards feeling well lies in prevention,” says Lisa Metzger, PhD. With that in mind, Metzger is offering six allergy-fighting tips: •Get exercise. It may sound counterintuitive to go outside if you suffer from airborne allergies, but moderate exercise is known to strengthen the body’s immune response. Just be sure to watch the pollen count, and when it’s low squeeze in a brisk
walk. If pollen count is high, head to the gym instead. •Wash up. Use baby shampoo to wash your face and eye area in the shower. During allergy season, sweat can trap the pollen and irritants in the creases of the face where they are the most irritating. Baby shampoo is a safe alternative to wash away the dirt, sweat and symptoms of allergy season. •Consider natural supplements shown in published research to help strengthen the immune system. Allergies can be described as being caused by the immune system over-reacting to harmless particles (like pollen). It is smart to
strengthen your immune system by getting proper sleep and managing your stress. Sometimes that is easier said than done; so taking a natural supplement shown to strengthen the immune system can help. •Limit dairy. Dairy causes the creation of phlegm, which can increase the intensity of allergy symptoms like runny nose, sore throat and cough. •Change your diet. Incorporate natural antihistamines into your meals. Look for foods that contain flavonoids, such as tomatoes and blueberries, as well as Vitamin A found in green leafy vegetables and squash. •Use a saline spray for your nose. This may not sound like much fun, but using an inexpensive saline spray or rinse is an effective way to flush pollen out of your nose. Saline sprays can be purchased at any local pharmacy. As an alternative, use a neti pot salt-water rinse. “Your immunity affects every aspect of the day, from work performance to emotional well-being,” says Metzger. “By taking proactive efforts for better health, you’ll be less likely to miss out on life this allergy season.”
To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow. ~Audrey Hepburn Understanding the Love of the Earth
Every spring as temperatures heat up and the ground begins to thaw, excitement grows. People can’t wait to get outside, some to play, others to work in their lawn & garden. For those who would rather play ball, take a hike or camp out, understanding why others would rather dig around in the dirt can be maddening. Here are some quotes from some well-known gardeners that might satisfy some of the curiosity. “Gardening is the purest of human pleasures.” —Francis Bacon
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” —Cicero
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“When I go into the garden with a spade, and dig a bed, I feel such an exhilaration and health that I discover that I have been defrauding myself all this time in letting others do for me what I should have done with my own hands.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.” —Mahatma Gandhi “You’re closer to God’s heart in the garden than any place else on earth.” —Dorothy Frances Gurney
“I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day, and stand in deep contemplation over my vegetable progeny with a love that nobody could share or conceive of who had never taken part in the process of creation. It was one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of delicate green.” —Nathaniel Hawthorne “All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar.” —Helen Hayes
“No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.” —Thomas Jefferson
“There is no spot of ground, however arid, bare or ugly, that cannot be tamed into such a state as may give an impression of beauty and delight.” -— Gertrude Jekyll My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” —Claude Monet “To dig one’s own spade into one’s own earth! Has life anything better to offer than this?” —Beverley Nichols “Green fingers are the extension of a verdant heart.” —Russell Page “A garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself.” —May Sarton “Nothing is more the child of art than a garden.” —Sir Walter Scott “The best place to find God is in a garden. You can dig for him there.” —George Bernard Shaw
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Celebrate Missouri Trees During Arbor Day in April
Trees Work in so many ways for our health, wealth, environment, and happiness. In the country, suburbs, cities, and all across Missouri, trees and forests are valuable to our health, wealth, environment, and happiness. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages all Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests on Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care. National Arbor Day is recognized on the last Friday of April, which is April 25 for 2014. Each state determines its Arbor Day based on its unique climate and weather patterns. Missouri has been observing Arbor Day since 1886 when the General Assembly declared that the first Friday in April should be set aside for the appreciation and planting of trees. This year’s Arbor Day in Missouri has been recog-
nized through a proclamation by Governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon as April 4. According to the proclamation: forests cover approximately one-third of the state; provide outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, natural beauty, and watersheds for stream and rivers; provide employment for 33,000 people who convert trees into essential products; contribute beauty and shade to urban, suburban, and rural areas while creating a more pleasant and healthful environment; and Missouri will continue to benefit from its forests for succeeding generations through tree planting and conservation. In celebration of Arbor Days and in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) “Trees for Tomorrow” program, MDC distributes nearly 100,000 native tree seedlings from its George O. White State Nursery to fourth-grade classes from more than 1,300 schools through-
out the state each spring. MoDOT supports the production and distribution of the trees to offset the natural resources it may disturb during construction activities. The seedling distribution supports MDC’s Discover Nature Schools program, which provides grade-appropriate curriculum and outdoor, hand-on activities to help students learn about the importance of conservation. Get more information from MDC on backyard tree care, including proper tree selection and planting tips, online at mdc. mo.gov/node/3321. During Arbor Days and every day, MDC’s “Trees Work” public-awareness campaign reminds people how trees work for our wallets, health, families, communities, environment, and economy. Trees Work for Our Wallets •Shade from two large trees on the west side of a house and one on the east side can save up to 30 percent of a typical residence’s annual air conditioning costs. •Trees placed as windbreaks around buildings can save up to 25 percent on heating costs. •Street trees in neighborhoods increase sale prices of houses by an average of $8,870. Trees Work for Our Health
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The meeting was called to order by President Irene Osborn with all repeating the pledge to the American Flag and repeating the Missouri pledge. Roll call was “our memories of Saint Patrick’s Day” most said wear green to keep from being pinched. There was much discussion about Saint Patrick’s Day and Ireland. Minutes were not available. The Treasurer report was given by Mary Phumlee. Cards were signed for Margaret and Judy. There was no old business or new business. The club will meet next month with Mary Plumlee on April 21st. Penny drill was won by Carol Hays and Birthday
Gifts were opened by Ana Ruby, Betty Seidt and Juanita McConnell received hers early. Irene gave “Shows that were popular 50 years ago.” Betty gave a program “The Value of Trees” They provide oxygen that we breathe and need to live each day and lumber for building. Trees are a great value, so many useful items come from trees besides shade from the sun, trees are renewable and we can replant those that are cut down. The oldest tree known is a Spruce in Sweden 9,550 years old. In the United States the oldest tree is in California called General Sherman, a giant Sequoia in Kings Canyon is 4,000
years old, it opened to the public in 1900. The oldest known tree in Missouri is on the Katy Trail, it is a Burr Oak. Betty had posters and books about trees for us to look at and lots of information. After the program we worked on a word game with Anna winning the game a guest Karen Baily guessing the closest number of kisses in a jar and received a jar of candy. After the games delicious refreshments were served. Those attending were Donna Kelly, Juanita McConnell, Enid Moots, Irene Osborn, Mary Plumlee, Jerry Prather, Leila Ward, Mary Williams and guest Karen Baily and hostess Betty Seidt.
The meeting was on March 20th at La Plata Nursing Home with Nancy Durham as Hostess. Club opened with the Lords Prayer, Roll Call “What I like best about spring” was answered with a variety of likes. One Woman said, “It’s a happy
time.” Nancy presided at a short business meeting. Norma and Marteena, who had been absent in February paid club dues. The hostess presented several guessing games with prizes won by everyone. A spring theme continued with table deco-
rations, seeds and bulbs as prizes. The hostess served sugar-free refreshments. Those present was: Marteena Gunnels, Norma Miller, Becky Mohan, Linda Moots, Nancy Durham and Enid Moots. The April meeting will be with Pam Jenson.
•Views of nature assist at the workplace. Employees with views of nature report 15 percent fewer illnesses and feel more enthusiastic and less frustrated than those without. •Those who commute along tree-lined roads remain calmer and drive less aggressively than those who drive along less treed
roads. •Tree-lined streets are more walkable, encouraging more active lifestyles, which decreases obesity and improves heart health. •100-foot plantings of tall trees can reduce noise by 50 percent. Celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests by planting native trees
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MACON COUNTY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 8, 2014 NOTICE OF ELECTION OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOTS
On 03/17/14 at approximately 4:15pm, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department a theft had occurred in the 700 block of Roe Lane. The victim reported a propane gas grill tank was missing for an unknown period of time. The victim valued the item at approximately $50.00. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 03/18/14 at approximately 2:30pm, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department their vehicle was damaged while parked in a business parking lot in the 700 block of E Briggs Drive between 1:00-1:30pm on the same date. The victim stated after leaving the business, they noticed minor damage to their vehicle to include a small dent and paint transfer on a front quarter panel. The Macon Police Department was able to view surveillance video and determined a male subject driving a red Dodge Neon struck the victim’s vehicle, exited his vehicle to view damage, and then left the scene. This case remains under investigation by the Macon Police Department. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Macon Police Department at 660-385-2195 or the Anonymous Tips Line at 395-1111. On 03/18/14 at approximately 5:30pm, a victim reported property damage to the Macon Police Department occurring in the 900 block of Vine Street. A Macon Police Officer responded to the call where the victim reported damage to a fence on the property to include a broken fence post and wire. Damages are estimated at $1,500.00. This case remains under investigation at this time. On 03/19/14 at approximately 6:45pm, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Coates
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and Goggin Streets. As a result, police arrested the driver, a 21-year old white female of Macon, for an active municipal warrant. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released after posting the required bond pending a future municipal court date. On 03/19/14 at approximately 7:40pm, officers of the Macon Police Department served an active arrest warrant in the 700 block of North Rutherford Street. Officers took a 31-year old white male of Macon into custody for a municipal warrant on the charge of peace disturbance. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing, posted the required bond and was released pending a future municipal court date. On 03/20/14 at approximately 2:30pm, officers of the Macon Police Department served an active arrest warrant in the 900 block of North Missouri Street upon a 26-year old white male of Kirksville. The male suspect was placed under arrest for an active municipal warrant issued for failing to appear on the charge of failure to provide proof of insurance. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing where he posted bond and was later released pending a future municipal court date. On 03/20/14 at approximately 5:00pm, the Macon Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Main Street. Upon arrival, it was reported a verbal dispute took place prior to officer arrival. During the contact, police determined there was an active arrest warrant for one of the involved suspects. As a result, police arrested a 22-year old white female of Macon on a Boone County warrant for failure to appear on the charge of passing a bad check. The female was transported to the Macon County Jail and turned over to their custody to be held in lieu of
bond. On 03/22/14 at approximately 5:40pm, officers of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle on Macon Lake Road. As a result of the contact, police arrested three individuals on various charges. The driver of the vehicle, a 19-year old white male of Atlanta was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. A 17-year old white male passenger of Macon was arrested for minor in possession of tobacco. In addition a second passenger, a 21-year old white female of Macon, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. All three suspects were transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and were later released pending a municipal court date. On 03/24/14 at approximately 9:30am, an officer of the Macon Police Department served an active arrest warrant upon a 22year old white male of Macon for failure to appear on charge of exceeding the posted speed limit. The suspect was being held at Macon County Jail and was served, transported to court and later released after posting the required bond. On 03/24/14 at approximately 4:30pm, a Macon Police Officer made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the 200 block of East Briggs Drive. As a result of the contact, police arrested two white male suspects for drug violations. A 32-year old white male of Marthasville (MO) for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police also arrested a 23-year old white male of St. Louis (MO) for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both suspects were processed at the Macon Police Department and later released pending a municipal court date after posting the required bond. A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
CITY OF LA PLATA ALDERMAN WARD II Two-Year Term Vote For One
QUESTION/PROPOSITION VOTING: If you are in favor of the question/proposition, darken the oval ( ) next to “YES”.
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If you are opposed to the question/proposition, darken the oval ( ) next to “NO”. WRITE IN VOTING: Darken the oval ( ) and write in the name on the line provided. SPOILED BALLOTS: If you spoil a ballot or make an error, you may return it to an election judge and receive another. The election judge shall mark “SPOILED” across the ballot and place it in an envelope marked “SPOILED BALLOTS” and then give you another ballot. CITY OF ATLANTA ALDERMAN Vote For Two Neal Ross Bryan Bradley
Write-in CITY OF BEVIER ALDERMAN Vote For Two Brenda Jennings John Dawson Write-in Write-in CITY OF CALLAO MAYOR Vote For One
Danny Smithson Write-in Write-in
VILLAGE OF SOUTH GIFFORD COUNCILMAN Vote For Two Dean Aholt Cynthia A. Draken Write-in Write-in ATLANTA C-3 SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD VOTE FOR THREE (3)
FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALLAO FIRE DISTRICT VOTE ONLY FOR ONE CANDIDATE
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Five directors are to be elected to serve terms of 6, 4, 4, 2 and 2 years. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall serve the six-year term, the candidates who receive the second and third highest number of votes shall serve four-year terms, and the candidates who receive the fourth and fifth highest number of votes shall serve two-year terms. Darken the ( ) next to the name of the person for whom you wish to vote/
William D. Cook Ryan Walker
Cory Hatcher
Joshua Bunse
Suzanne Forquer
Shirley J. Techau
Nathan Young
Paul H. Murphy Write-in
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To choose by ballot three (3) Board Members who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of three (3) years each.
Mike Brower Melissa D. Cole
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Write-in CITY OF CALLAO EAST WARD ALDERMAN Vote For One Barbara Reed Write-in
Shall there be incorporated a fire protection district to be known as the Callao Fire Protection District?.
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BEVIER C-4 SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD VOTE FOR THREE (3)
Write-in CITY OF CALLAO WEST WARD ALDERMAN Vote For One
CALLAO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT QUESTION
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Danny Foster
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NO CALLAO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT QUESTION Shall the Board of Directors of the Callao Fire Protection District levy a real estate and personal property tax, in the amount of $0.40 per $100.00 assessed valuation, on the patrons of the said Fire District? The purpose of the levy is to provide the funding necessary for the operation of the District, including the purchase of equipment, supplies, and other expenses. Passage of the levy would allow the Fire District to continue to function as a fire protection district. Failure to pass the levy may result in the Fire District being dissolved for lack of funds.
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GENERAL SALES TAX ELECTION COUNTY OF MACON, MISSOURI TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 PROPOSITION 1
NORTH SHELBY BOARD of EDUCATION BOARD MEMBER VOTE FOR THREE (3) Tim Caldwell Donnie Parsons Keith Killen Tim Shockley
CITY OF ELMER ALDERMAN Vote For Two Ed Peavler
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Robin Wahner
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Shawn McEwen
Shall the County of Macon impose a countywide sales tax in the amount of one-half of one percent ($0.005) to provide funds to construct a new jail that will ensure compliance with minimum federal and state standards for detention facilities, and to pay for renovation, additions and improvements to courthouse buildings? If approved, this sales tax will expire on September 30, 2034 or whenever the final payments occurs on the financing, whichever occurs first.
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GENERAL SALES TAX ELECTION COUNTY OF MACON, MISSOURI TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 PROPOSITION 2
Write-in CITY OF NEW CAMBRIA MAYOR Vote For One
CITY OF NEW CAMBRIA ALDERMAN Vote For Two Wayne C. Kitchen Robert Hontz Write-in Write-in CITY OF ETHEL MAYOR Vote For One Donald Souther Write-in
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. R-IV, OF SHELBY COUNTY MISSOURI MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Proposition 1. To choose by ballot three directors who shall serve as members of The Board of Education of said school district for a term of three years each.
Darin Boling Lee Wood Neal Roetemeyer Write-in Write-in
SALISBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CHARITON COUNTY, MISSOURI THREE YEAR TERM VOTE FOR THREE (3) Robert S. Carothers Maryann Rustemeyer William Pearman Tony Sloan
Jay Shepley
Deb Edwards
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Charlie Thompson Lois Bragg Dustin “Dusty” Sawyer
If approved, this sales tax will expire on September 30, 2024 unless extended by the voters.
YES NO I hereby certify that these sample ballots are a true and correct copy of the official ballots to be used in the General Municipal Election to be held in Macon County, Missouri, on April 8, 2014. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal. Done at my office this 1st day of April, 2014. /s/ Shirley Sims County Clerk Macon County, Missouri
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Write-in
Steve Atha
CITY OF LA PLATA MAYOR Two-Year Term Vote For One
Shall the County of Macon impose a countywide sales tax in the amount of one quarter of one percent ($0.0025) for the purpose of providing law enforcement services for the County?
Gary Wear
Andrea Binder CITY OF ETHEL COUNCILMAN Vote For Two
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Steve Shipp
Write-in
Joyce Snodgrass
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Tammy Carmack
Melissa (Grigsby) Cuppy
Write-in
Rick L. Ratliff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS LA PLATA COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Write-in
Bob Maddox
On March 27, 2014, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Macon County Sheriff ’s Deputies arrested 59 year old Rick L. Ratliff of Brookfield, Missouri for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. The arrest was a result of a suspicious vehicle reported to be parked at the Macon R-IV School located in New Cambria, Missouri. Deputies responded to the area and located the suspicious vehicle in the school parking lot. During their investigation, Deputies identified the occupant of the suspicious vehicle as Rick L. Ratliff of Brookfield. While Deputies were in contact with Ratliff, he allegedly attempted to discard a small bag of suspected methamphetamine. Deputies arrested Ratliff and also found him to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Ratliff was arrested and transported to the Macon County Jail without incident. Ratliff is being held pending the issuance of a warrant.
OFFICIAL BALLOT LA PLATA COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Vote For Two
In compliance with the statutes of the State Of Missouri, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Macon County, Missouri, that an Election will be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of April, 2014 beginning at 6:00 a.m. and closing at 7:00 p.m. of said day, to vote upon the propositions included on the sample ballots below:
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Darken the oval ( ) to the left of the name of the person for whom you wish to vote. (Use only the pencil provided.)
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Write-in SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI VOTE FOR THREE (3)
To choose by ballot three (3) Board Members who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said school district for a term of three (3) years each.
Justin Parrish Stacy Harder
CITY OF LA PLATA ALDERMAN WARD I Two-Year Term Vote For One
Mark Cardwell
Susan Walker
Write-in
Sean D. Herron
Write-in
Write-in
Write-in
Matthew Reel
The polling places for the said election will be:
POLLING PLACES
Macon Ward I...........First Christian Church Macon Ward II.............Macon Court House Macon Ward’s III & IV.........Macon City Hall Hudson, Narrows, Middle Fork, Round Grove, Ten Mile & Eagle Twps......................Macon Floral Hall
(Macon County Fairgrounds)
Atlanta, Elmer, Lyda, W. Jackson, Part of Independence, S. Easley. S.W. Richland Twps. All but S.W. 1/4 of Walnut Twp..............Atlanta City Hall
(Corner of Atterberry and Main Street)
La Plata Wards I & II, La Plata Twp. N. & E. Richland, Johnston, N.E. Independence, E. Jackson, N. Easley Twps & South Gifford................La Plata State Bank Bevier Wards I & II, E. Liberty, Chariton, & Bevier Twps..........First Baptist Church Educational Building
(North & South Doors)
Callao, Callao Twp., E. Valley, Morrow, W. Liberty & Part of N.W. 1/4 of Bevier Twps................New Callao City Hall
(Formally know as Callao Christian Church Activity Building)
New Cambria, Lingo, Russell & W. Valley Twps.........................Fire Station
(New Cambria)
Ethel, Drake, White & S.W. 1/4 of Walnut Twps......................... Ethel City Hall The polling places will be open from the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. during which time any person properly registered to vote in the county will be given the opportunity to cast their ballot. Done by order of the County Clerk of the County of Macon this (1st day of April, 2014) SEAL
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April 2, 2014 Wednesday
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LEGAL
PAY FOR 3 WEEKS AND GET THE 4TH WEEK
Only $8.00 Per Week for up to 20 words, 25¢ a word thereafter.
IN THE CIRCUIT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI
(Full payment of $24 must be paid to get 4th week free.)
In re the Marriage of : Kevin M. Head and Kristen A. Head
KEVIN M. HEAD, 501 N. Owensby St. La Plata, MO 63549 Petitioner, vs. KRISTEN A. HEAD, unknown address unknown city & state Respondent. Case No. 14MA-DR00019 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Respondent: Kristen Ann Head. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, Associate Division, the object and general nature of which is to dissolve the marriage of Kevin M. Head and Kristen Ann Head.. The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is: Lesa L. Bonnett, LAW OFFICE OF LESA L. BONNETT, LLS, 128 Vine Street, P.O. Box 394, Macon, MO 63552. You are further notified that unless you file an Answer to Petition for Dissolution or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 26th day of March, 2014, judgment and order by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 18th day of March, 2014. Date of First Publication: March 26th, 2014 s/ by Ann Henry Deputy Clerk Publication Dates: March 26 and April 2, 9, 16 2014
LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: Richard Crawford, Disabled. Estate No. 14MA-PR00008 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CRAWFORD, a disabled person: On March 12, 2014, Lois Noland was appointed Conservator of the Estate of Richard Crawford, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The business address and telephone of the Conservator are: 101 E. Washington Street, Ste. E, Macon, Missouri 63552; 660-385-6173. All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. Date of first publication is: March 19, 2014. /s/ Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Publication Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9 2014
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI
IN THE CIRCUIT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
Notice to Creditors (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Ronald S. Lingard,Sr., Decedent. On March 18, 2014, a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. All creditors of the decedent, who died on October 30, 2013, are notified that §473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration. Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. Date of first publication is March 26, 2014. /s/Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk
Case No.: 14MA-PR00015 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The state of Missouri to defendant: UNKNOWN FATHER. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, Probate Division, the object and general nature of which is to appoint a guardian for the minor child, Aden Lee Overhulser. The names of all parties to said action are stated in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioners is: Lesa L. Bonnett, LAW OFFICE OF LESA L. BONNETT, LLS, 128 Vine Street, P.O. Box 394, Macon, MO 63552. You are further notified that unless you file an objection or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 12th day of March, 2014, judgment and order by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 4th day of March, 2014. Date of First Publication: March 12th, 2014 s/ by Denice Ziebarth Probate Division Clerk Publication Dates: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2014
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Multi-Function Field Nurse
HELP WANTED: Parttime and Full-time. Applications available at Coffelt Lumber Company 660332-7032
HomeCare of Mid-Missouri located in Moberly is seeking a full-time Hospice/In-Home Services/Home Health Registered Nurse Minimum qualifications:
A current license to practice Registered Nursing in Missouri, Two years clinical nursing experience w/emphasis on adult acute care, Current CPR & basic computer skills, Valid driver license and vehicle insurance, Home Health and hospice experience preferred. Variable travel, occasional overnight stays, and on-call rotation required. Competitive benefits package.
To apply, mail resume to: David Young, HCMM, 102 W. Reed St., Moberly, MO 65270 EOE
Full-Time Maintenance – Basic knowledge in Heating, Cooling, Electric and Plumbing required. Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor Apply in person at 100 Old Stagecoach Road, La Plata, MO 63549 For more information, contact Debbie Cain, Administrator at (660) 332-4315
HELP WANTED
La Plata Park Board is accepting applications for Santa Fe Lake Caretaker. Lake opens Memorial Day weekend. Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Caretaker also receives all profit from concession stand… Must be 21 years of age or older. For more information contact: Jason Bunch or Bobbie Jacques at La Plata City Hall. Position will be filled ASAP.
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In the Matter of: Aden Lee Overhulser, DOB: 11/20/2013 Minor.
Publication Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16 2014
La Plata Nursing Home has the following positions available:
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April 2, 2014 Wednesday
In The Arena
By State Representative Nate Walker A good productive week their consensus revenue at the State Capitol… estimates before ultimately After a very positive week signing any of the budget of District/Spring Break, bills. the Missouri House of House Bill 1377, which Representatives returned I am the principle sponback to the State Capitol sor, was voted out of the for the work of the Sec- Higher Education Comond Regular Session of mittee by a 12 to 0 vote just the 97th General Assem- prior to our District Break. bly. We addressed several During the Executive Sescritical issues, while con- sion, I offered two amendtinuing our work to pass a ments and the legislation balanced budget. This was is now identified as House by far the busiest and most Committee Substitute for productive week thus far House Bill 1377. This bill for the Missouri House was referred to the Rules of Representatives during Committee for further acthis Session. tion and earlier this week The Missouri House of it was voted out do pass. Representatives gave first- I would expect that we round of approval to a could have floor action on series of budget bills on House Bill 1377 during the Tuesday, setting in mo- next couple of weeks. tion the passage of the One significant event State’s FY 2015 budget. this past week at the MisOn Thursday, we com- souri State Capitol was pleted our initial work on sponsored by the Amerithe budget and have now can Cancer Society Relay sent the House Budget for Life on Wednesday, Bills onto the Missouri March 26th. In support State Senate for their con- of cancer awareness, the sideration and approval. Missouri House and the The budget for the De- Missouri Senate hosted partment of Elementary “Suits & Sneakers Day” and Secondary Education at the State Capitol. The (DESE) tops $3.1 billion event was also supported and Higher Education will by the “Coaches vs. Canreceive just under $1 bil- cer” effort to fight cancer. lion, both exceeding al- Cancer touches everyone locations in recent years. – 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 The House also passed an women will develop canamendment to the budget cer in their lifetime. The relating to DESE to pro- unusual sight of legislators hibit funds associated and staff wearing sneakers with common core. That with suits served as a powamendment, which I sup- erful reminder of the imported, was passed by a portance of raising awarebi-partisan vote of 97 Ayes ness of cancer prevention, and 57 Noes which pri- detection and research in marily focused on prohib- the fight to save lives. As iting federal grant money I reported last week, HCS for the common core pro- HB 1327 “Emerging Isgram. sue in Cancer MedicaAlso, approved in the tion” legislation, which I Missouri House budget co-sponsored, was signed plan, which I supported, into law by Governor Jay were funds to give Mis- Nixon. This legislation alsouri Veteran organiza- lows the use of oral drugs, tions an $8 million general which is the newest and revenue source to allevi- often the best approach to ate the insufficient fund- chemotherapy in almost ing through dedicated every case, to be covered funds. The general rev- in a more widespread enue money will be used manner concerning health to repair veteran’s homes benefit plans. and programs that have I have had several inbeen underfunded in years quiries recently concernpast. The total amount of ing Missouri’s No Call the budget bill that the Law. The Missouri Call Missouri House sent to Law has been expanded to the Missouri State Sen- cover personal cell phones ate was for $26.6 billion. in addition to residential Lawmakers and Governor land lines. Missourians Jay Nixon will still have to may now register their cell reconcile the difference in phone numbers by going
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to www.ago.mo.gov or by phone at 1-866-662-2551. I am always pleased to have constituents from the 3rd District and friends from North Missouri come to visit me at the Missouri State Capitol. Some of the groups and individuals visiting this week and/or signing our guest book were: Dr. John Collins, DO, Dr. Jay B. Danto, DO, James Tucker, OMS II, Gabriel Anderson, OMS IV all representing the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (MOAPS); President Troy Paino, J.D., Ph.D. of Truman State University; Dr. Chris Halliday, Dean of ATSU’s Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health; Michelle Molick, Director of ATSU’s Sponsored Programs; Michelle Miller and Web Brown representing the Missouri Foundation For Health (MFH); Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sherman of Kirksville; Teacher Brenda Matheney and her elementary students with others from Adair County R-1; Noreen Otto from Hy-Vee Food and Grocery as part of the MGA Grocers Day at the Capitol; representatives from the Missouri Prayer team, as part of the National Day of Prayer, were by my office to pray for me and the constituents of the 3rd District; and several other regulars stopped by. My State Capitol office is always open to you. Please feel free to drop by whenever you are at the MO State Capitol. My Legislator Assistant Rita Clarkson will and can also assist with any scheduling or other concerns that you may have. Rita’s e-mail address is: rita.clarkson@ house.mo.gov I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your 3rd District State Representative. Please feel free to contact me at any time should you need my assistance and/or if you have something to share with me. My official e-mail address is: nate.walker@ house.mo.gov my legislative office number is (573) 751-3647. Together we can make a difference!
Joe Koenen, Agri-Business Specialist Regional Hay School North Missouri is a forage area and in that vein today I am going to discuss an upcoming program for hay producers or those of you interested in hay. here will be a Regional Hay School coming up on Saturday, April 5th at the Forage Systems Research Center near Linneus. It will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and costs $10 per person which includes lunch. Lunch is being sponsored by the Linn and Sullivan County SWCD and the program is being done by University of Missouri Extension. The day’s topics will be: Forages for North Missouri Hay – Quality Issues & Hay Testing; Cattle and Horse Nutrition; Hay Day Management and Balage Management; Economics of Stored Forages; Hay Fertility Management and Hay Storage and Feeding Management. They would like you to pre-register by April 1st to get a meal count and to determine
whether there will be enough people to hold the class. Contact the Sullivan County Extension Center at (660) 265-4541 or sullivanco@missouri.edu to register. Stored forage is a valuable but expensive resource and so learning as much as possible can mean extra dollars to you as a producer. I hope I’ll see several of you there on the 5th of April. WEATHER RESOURCES I know farmers are getting ready for spring just as much as the rest of us are. There are some excellent weather resources available to farmers through University of Missouri Extension. One is the Missouri Weather Stations that you can access at http://agebb.missouri.edu/ weather/stations/index. htm. It includes information on soil temperatures at 2 and 6 inches and other weather information that can be valuable to you. We also have Horizon Point
which is a site specific weather data that you can have e-mailed directly to you. Learn more on that at http://agebb.missouri.edu/ horizonpoint/. REMINDERS Don’t forget if you have a farm that has been in your family for over 100 years here in Missouri you are eligible for a Century Farm if you act now. It must be a minimum of 40 acres, still contribute to the farm income in some way and have come from direct relatives whether by blood, marriage or adoption. Go to http://extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm/ or stop by the Macon County office for more information. Keep in mind you can access University of Missouri Extension resources 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.extension. missouri.edu, including upcoming events and programs, 4-H happenings, publications and other items of interest.
Do you know a child or teenager interested in horses or rodeo? If so, the Chariton Hills Rodeo Bible Camp might be just the place for them to spend a few days this summer! Held at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, the camp provides a hand-on experience for kids to learn valuable rodeo and riding skills from highly qualified professionals. Instructors range from PRCA riders
to top-notch college-level competitors. At the end of the four-day camp, campers will demonstrate their skills in a rodeo, where parents and other friends are encouraged to attend. The events offered at the camp include bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, trick roping, trick riding, goat tying, and horsemanship. Depending on which event the camper chooses to participate in, they will either bring their own horse or ride one that is provided for them. Campers will attend en-
gaging chapel services, have the opportunity to compete in a hilarious talent contest, and build dynamic relationships with other kids. The 2014 theme will be “Riding for the Cross”, designed to encourage campers to pursue a relationship with Christ no matter where their life path takes them. The 2014 camp dates are June 18-21st. To find registration information, please visit the following website: www.charitonhillsrbc.com or call the Camp Director, Sara Sevits, at 660-341-5774.
Registration Open for Rodeo Bible Camp
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April 2, 2014 Wednesday
Gifford Items
by Sharon Burns
Temperatures have been running in the 20-30’s, with no moisture and cold winds. Spring appeared, according to the calendar on Thursday of this past week. Today snow was predicted and colder temperatures. I’ve concluded that the weather doesn’t know if it is “coming or going???” Dean and Marietta Slaughter celebrated 63 years of marriage this last week. Their daughter Gayle and Dale McVay brought their supper to help their wedding anniversary. The La Plata Community Fire District Board met Monday evening. Present was Richard Burns, Danny Smithson, James Repogle, Ray Ivy, Steve Shipp, Jeff Crow and Bob Couch. Sharron Burns helped with the Academic Bowl held on Tuesday at La Plata High School. Seth, Drew and Kyle Roberts of Gifford participated in the meet. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the “Common Core” program information held in Macon on Tuesday Evening. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the La Plata High School Music Concert held Thursday. They enjoyed seeing Gifford area participants, Mona Draken, Travis Grove and Drew Roberts participate. Marcy Roberts also attended. Butch, Jackie, Sean and Stephan Manigold of North Carolina are visiting his parents, Karen and Walter Manigold. Mary and Roger Jarman have enjoyed visits of their children, Roger Jay Jarman, Lana and Mike Daniels this week. Amy Burns and Jamie
Langbart of Columbia, Roger and Linda Burns of Moberly met Richard and Sharron Burns in Moberly for dining. Jerry Summers recently visited Donna and Buddy Seibold. Marilyn Sinnock helped Carol Bryant with her great granddaughter’s 8th birthday party on Tuesday. Adeline Newcomer is a student at Macon R-1 School. Linda Pyle’s recent visitors included Carla Easley, Ray Ivy and sons. Sunday Marilyn Sinnock visited her sister, Carolyn Hill in Clarence. The NEMO Ham Radio club held a meeting last week at 1:00 at the Kirksville Fire Station. Attending was Don Bindener, Paul Doi, Vance Myers, David Burden, Kerry Haley, David and Cathy Kreiger, Bub and Donna Seibold. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the memorial services for Doyle Bishop, Sharron’s cousin at Birmingham, Iowa March 22, 2014. She was glad to see relatives, Bill and Donna Bishop Corry, Beverly Bishop Naylor, Lavern Love, Carolyn Love Beggs, Marilyn Love Kerr, Donnie Bishop, Darlene Bishop, Randy Corry, Brenda Corry, Roger, Anita and Cory Corry and Brianna and family, Lavena Bishop Gugliotta. Gifford Christian Church welcomed David, Donnetta, Will and Ashlee Moore, Richard and Sharron Burns, Kirby Bailey, Debbie Newland, Kim and Leighton Shoop, Donna and Jerry Gray, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Mac Mc Ray, Roger Jarman, Cara Bingham to Services Sunday.
- Canton Driver Examination Station (Lewis Co.) located at the Canton City Hall will now be open from 9:15 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. - Edina Driver Examination Station (Knox Co.) located at the Knox County Courthouse in Edina will now be open from 9:45 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month. - Hannibal Driver Examination Station (Marion Co.) located at the Hannibal National Guard Armory will now be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location every Monday, and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays of the month. -Keytesville Driver Examination Station (Chariton Co.) located at the Chariton County Courthouse in Keytesville will now be open from 9:45 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of the month. -Macon Driver Examination Station (Macon Co.) located at 1716 Prospect Drive (Suite D) in Macon C Y
will now be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location each Thursday. -Memphis Driver Examination Station (Scotland Co.) located at the Scotland County Courthouse in Memphis will now be open from 10:45 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. -Milan Driver Examination Station (Sullivan Co.) located at the Milan Community Center will now be open from 10:15 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. -Moberly Driver Examination Station (Randolph Co.) located at the Moberly City Hall will now be open from 8:45 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Testing
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AgFuel Energy Systems Furnaces to Be Used Challenge
Two AgFuel Energy Systems biomass furnaces have been purchased by the Climate Foundation, one of several research groups commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to participate in its Reinvent the Toilet Challenge. The systems will be used to convert human waste to heat and energy and produce biochar, a byproduct of the conversion that can be used as soil amendment. In 2011, the Gates Foundation launched the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge to develop toilets without connections to sewer, electrical or water systems, and 16 of those prototypes were demonstrated at the Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India on March 22. The fair also featured other products and approaches that aim to bring safe sanitation to those who need it most. These include efforts to: improve the collection, treatment and disposal of human waste; address behavior change; and raise
awareness of this critical issue for governments, stakeholders and local communities. According to the Gates Foundation, there are 2.5 billion people in the world without adequate sanitation, which contributes to 2.2 million deaths each year. Most of these occur in undeveloped countries where the resources to build and maintain sewer infrastructure are scarce, as is the water required to operate them. In an effort to enable universal access to sustainable sanitation, the foundation has challenged innovators and funded research to develop waterless, hygienic toilets that do not require a sewer connection or electricity, and are financially sustainable. The Reinvent the Toilet Challenge Fair was a global event, with exhibiting teams representing 15 nations and general participants representing 42 nations. The fair coincided, appropriately enough,
is conducted at this location each Wednesday. -Monroe City Driver Examination Station (Monroe Co.) located at the Monroe City Hall will now be open from 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All testing must be completed by 3:45 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. -Paris Driver Examination Station (Monroe Co.) located at the Paris City Hall will now be open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. All testing must be completed by 11:15 a.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. -Shelbina Driver Examination Station (Shelby Co.) located at the Shelbina City Hall will now be open from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All testing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. -Unionville Driver Examination Station (Putnam Co.) located at the Putnam County Courthouse in Unionville will now be open from 10:45 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All test-
with World Water Day on March 22. Along with the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge in India, the AgFuel furnaces have three field trials scheduled in Africa in August. “I am excited to be a part of the demonstration and the innovation that has the potential to mitigate sanitation problems in impoverished regions of the world,” says Dustin Dover, AgFuel Energy Systems director of operations. “I’m also looking forward to exploring the opportunities the technology presents for AgFuel closer to home.” “Partnering with the Climate Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation allows us to explore Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology while helping to resolve the problem with human waste,” explains Dover. “ClearStak, LLC, the company that manufactures the electric components for AgFuel furnaces, has modified these
systems to burn human waste for this challenge. The result is a unique system that not only produces heat, but power, too.” “This could have important implications here in the U.S.,” Dover continues. “When we experience power outages, such as those that occur during storms, facilities using CHP systems would have heat and electricity, both from a single system. In the U.S., they would be fueled by renewable biomass, such as wood or miscanthus pellets.” In addition to heat and power, the furnaces convert waste and other biomass to produce biochar, another valuable resource. Biochar can be used as an amendment to improve soil quality, reduce soil emissions of greenhouse gases and attract and retain water. It has the potential to help transform infertile land into productive soil.
With Honor & Respect
Driver Exam Station Office Hours Changes
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective immediately the following Driver Examination Station office hours have been changed:
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ing must be completed by 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Testing is conducted at this location on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of the month. In support of “The Drive To 0 Highway Deaths”, the Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
The streets of Macon were lined with people Sunday, March 30, 2014 paying Honor & Respect to Capt. James Mikulin “Mike” Miller, US Army Firefighter, Central MO Honor Flight Guardian, Past Mayor of Bevier, member of Elks Lodge, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and a Mason. He was the original First Responder for Macon County. Thank You for all your services. - Submitted by Jan Watts, 204 E Moore St. • La Plata, MO 660-616-4686 www.silverrailseventcenter.com
The Silver Rails Event Center is a railroad-themed event center located in the heart of La Plata, Missouri. Our facility was created with all of life’s Celebrations in mind.The ambiance of the decorations will only heighten the feel of the event that is being celebrated.
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Bevier Wreath Contest Winner
A big Congratulations to Genia Ashenfelter of Bevier for winning the Bevier Wildcats Wreath!
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Callao Fire District Proposal
On April 8th, voters in the coverage area of the Callao Town and Country Fire Dep’t will have the opportunity to vote on forming a fire protection district, vote for five board members to manage the affairs of the district, and vote to establish a levy of 40 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation to financially support the district. Why vote to establish a fire protection district? Last summer facing a tight budget, the Callao Fire Board sought to minimize expenses and explored options for increasing revenue. Analysis of the last five years income and expenses revealed that revenue from the sale of membership tags was not enough to support the annual expenses of the dep’t. Just over 50% of the property owners in the coverage area consistently purchase memberships. Increasingly the dep’t has become dependent of revenue from nonmember incidents to stay in the black. These revenues are not consistent,
not dependable, and are increasingly difficult to collect. The Callao Board met last fall with the Bevier Fire District Board, the Bevier Fire Chief, and the Macon County Assessor to obtain information on establishing a fire protection district. All those associated with the Bevier Fire District were grateful their patrons had voted to establish the district, and encouraged the Callao Board members to pursue becoming a tax supported fire protection district. The Callao Board decided to present the option of establishing a fire protection district to the members at the November annual meeting. A vote was taken and a vast majority (over 90%) voted to pursue a petition drive to put the issue on the ballot. A short petition drive was held in which over 130 voters’ signatures were obtained with 100 needed to bring the issue to a vote. What are the benefits of a tax supported fire protection district? 1. There will be no membership fees or fees of any
Burning Down the House
In case you noticed and were wondering about the huge cloud of black smoke Saturday afternoon south of Macon, the fire was a controlled burn supervised by the Moberly Fire Department.
Callao Harvest Fiesta Meeting Scheduled
The next Callao Harvest Fiesta meeting is Thursday, April 10th at 6 p.m. at the Callao Christian
Church Family Life Center. We need you! Please call (660) 676-7437, (660) 346-9248, (660) 768-5638
kind for emergency services assessed to those who live in and/or own property in the fire district. This will mean much less work for the Sec.-Treas. 2. The stable, secure, and dependable revenue source insures the long term viability of the Fire Dep’t and will make it easier for the dep’t to obtain grants and cost-share monies for needed equipment. 3. Should the need arise a stable source of revenue will make borrowing easier and likely result in lower interest costs. Why was the levy set at 40 cents per hundred assessed valuation? By law the minimum levy for a fire protection district is 30 cents per hundred. The preliminary figure for the assessed valuation of the proposed district times the 30 cents would just about equal current expenses. The Board decided to set the levy at 40 cents to avoid the possibility of having to go back to the voters for a levy increase in the near future should expenses increase. Those who have filed to become board members for the fire protection district are committed to annual budget hearings and will make every effort to roll back the levy to just meet annual budgeted expenses. What if reassessment raises my assessed valuation? Should reassessment occur the levy for the fire protection district will be rolled back accordingly. The fire district will not gain monies from reassessment. The seven members of the Callao Town and Country Fire Dep’t Board unanimously believe establishing a tax supported fire protection district is the best option for maintaining fire protection and emergency services for those in the Callao area for the long term. We would like to thank those who have consistently renewed their memberships over the years, those who have attended annual meetings, and those who signed the petition to bring this issue to a vote.
La Plata High School Alumni Assoc. Meeting Lolli Bros. Livestock Mkt. Inc.
Exotic Animal Sale April 9-12, 2014
•Caged animals & pet shop birds •Zebras, camels, llamas, alpacas •Buffalo & exotic cattle •Swap and caged birds •Whitetail & Elk •Exotic sheep & goats •Mini horse & donkey sale
The Annual La Plata High School Alumni Association meeting will be held May 24th, 2014 in the La Plata High School gymnasium. Please be making plans to attend. Additional notices will be forthcoming at later dates.
•Taxidermy auction-Selling 2000+ Mounts •Plus Much More!
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