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Week of the Young Child April 6-12 The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association, with nearly 80,000 members and a network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates. The purpose of the Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. NAEYC first established the Week of the Young Child™ in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life. The Week of the Young Child™ is a time to plan how we—as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation—will better meet the needs of all young children and their families.
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 30. We will feature a new school each month until we cover all of the schools in Macon County!
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA )members competed at the State Level with various service projects. The Snowshoe 5K Run benefiting Crissy Bane won 1st Place. They competed against High Schools from all over the State of Missouri and now are going to Nationals in San Antonio, Texas from July 6th-10th. Pictured is their teacher Mrs. Hulett with project coordinators: LaDonna White, Morgan Kimmel and Seth Brown. Congratulations and GOOD LUCK at Nationals!!!
Northeast Missouri Prepare for Area Agency on Emergency Road Aging Repairs on US 36
Attention, Medicare beneficiaries, families and caregivers, please join the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging, Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) for the Missouri SMP Scamboree. Please join us for an informative morning and learn how to protect yourself from scam artists looking to steal your personal information. Have some fun playing games, winning prizes and learning the tricks of the trade to make sure you don’t become a victim of fraud. There will be speakers from Social Security, Bank Midwest, the Kirksville Police Department and the Circuit Court to give you the tools and information needed to stay safe and avoid scams targeting seniors today. When: Tuesday, April 29, 9:00am – 12:30pm Where: First United Methodist Church basement, 300 Washington Street, Kirksville, MO For more information please contact Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging at 660-665-4682 or 800-664-6338.
Later this month, both lanes of U.S. 36 east bound near the Business Route 36 median crossover just east of Macon will be closed for an emergency repair. “Unexpected significant settling above a culvert has occurred over the winter, causing a dip in the road, more prevalent in the passing lane,” said MoDOT Northeast Area Engineer Brian Haeffner . “We have been monitoring the settlement and have determined the need to repair a portion of the road,” he said. A work zone has been set up to direct traffic into the driving lane only. Next week, MoDOT crews will work to improve the crossovers at Business Route 36 and Monarch Place, just west of the Ethanol Plant, in preparation for the east bound closure. While they are working, the median crossovers will be closed. Additional work to repair the roadway will occur later this month. Weather permitting, east bound traffic will be detoured into the west bound lanes beginning as soon as April 16. Two-way traffic will utilize the westbound lanes for up to three weeks. Motorists are urged to use caution and pay attention to signs and traffic control and are also encouraged to rate the work zone at www.modot.org.
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Left: 7th grade students test circuits in their electricity unit. This is the first lab held in the newly renovated annex in the former Little Learners preschool. Right: 5th grade students made parallel electrical circuits with a switch.
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April 9 – 12 Exotic Animal & Taxidermy Sale – Lolli Brothers Livestock Market Inc. April 11 - Lions Club Fish Fry, Macon High School Cafeteria, starting at 5 pm April 12 - Literacy Walk/Run at Long Branch State Park, On-Site Registration at 8:30 am North Shelter House. April 13 - "The Craziest Show on Earth" - Donkey Basketball After-Prom Fundraiser for Atlanta C-3, 4:00 pm April 20 - Lions Easter Egg Hunt - Macon County Fairgrounds at 2 pm April 22 - Earth Day Tour at MDI - Macon Diversified Industries from 9 am - 2 pm April 24 - Macon County Historical Society Program “Measuring Up” at the museum presented by Ralph Klusman at 6 pm.
The regular meeting scheduled on Thursday, April 10 for the Macon County Historical Society has been postponed. Although the museum had been scheduled to open Friday, April 11, that has been postponed as well.
This is due to the cold weather causing the temperature inside the building to be about 40 degrees. The program by Ralph Klusman on the 24th at 6p m is still on the schedule Opening day will be announced at a later date.
Encasing the Rad Material On-Site Safer and Better Option Than Excavation
Wednesday, April 2, 2014, the Coalition to Keep Us Safe, a group representing Missouri citizens, businesses, community leaders, and public officials was launched. The Coalition is advocating that the safest and quickest solution to handling the radiological material at West Lake Landfill is to have the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) endorse its 2008 decision and encase the material on-site. Daniel P. Mehan, CEO/ President of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, said, “As a proud member of the Coalition, we fully believe the best solution for businesses in St. Louis County and throughout the state of Missouri is to have the material encased on site at West Lake Landfill.” In 2008, after nearly 30 years of extensive testing, analysis, and public discussion, the EPA decided that encasing the radiological material on-site under a five-foot structure was “necessary to protect public health or welfare from actual or threatened releases of hazardous substances into the environ-
ment.” The encasement remedy would take three to five years to complete. The remedy would have more than likely been complete today if opponents to this solution had not asked the EPA to reconsider its decision and conduct even more tests. Now, six years later, many of the same opponents are pushing for complete excavation of West Lake. State Rep. Robert Cornejo is opposed to excavation, “In looking out for the best interests of St. Charles County residents, I cannot support any proposal that puts hundreds of thousands of residents at risk by transporting hazardous waste for decades to come.” Added Molly Teichman, a spokesperson for the Coalition, “Excavation means up to 40 years of clean-up for Missourians. It means more government studies, more taxpayer dollars wasted, and finally, and most troubling, it means transporting, either on trucks or on trains, radiological material across our state.” Said Teichman, “Lambert Airport officials have said that excavation could threaten airline safety by attracting birds and increasing the likelihood of
The Tri-County Academic Bowl Tournament held at La Plata on Saturday March 29th. Both Bevier Junior and Senior High Academic Teams won this year. Each has one 3 times but never in the same year. The results are as follows: High School: Bevier (330) Bucklin/Macon County (140), Bevier (260) Meadville (180), Bevier (310) Green City (190), Bevier
(210) Novinger (180). Junior High: Bevier (380) Atlanta (180), Bevier (310) Brashear (290), Bevier (340) Meadville (320), Bevier (340) Meadville (300). The Senior High went undefeated in regular season play and ended 1st in conference Junior high went 6-2 and earned 2nd place in the conference in regular season play.
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Junior High Front Row: Anna Miller, Mike Lauer, Dalton Sizemore. Back Row: Marianne Murphy(coach), Izek Ferguson, Tim Dawson, Nick Williams, Dylan Hernandez, Brock Jones, Ryan Dawson. Not pictured: Liam Ross and Mary Bradley.
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The Coalition also launched its website, www. CoalitiontoKeepUsSafe. com, where the public can learn more about the issue and get involved. Said Teichman, “West Lake Landfill is an issue that impacts all Missourians and I would encourage others to visit the site and join our cause.” The Coalition is sponsored by Bridgeton Landfill LLC and Rock Road Industries, Inc. Coalition members are promoting encasing the radiological material on-site as the safest and most effective option for protecting the communities near the landfill as well as across the state of Missouri. These individuals understand the frustration and concern experienced by those living and working near the landfill. Encasing the material on-site allows for a solution in the near future instead of postponing the remediation work that would most likely take decades to complete.
Kindergartners Take Flight
The kindergartners at Macon County R-4 made planes in art and convinced Ms. Levett to go outside for a trial flight or two!
Atlanta News
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Dolores Harpster, Carolyn Read and Marsha Hammons of Atlanta Christian Church and Mariam Farrington of Callao Christian Church attended the 56th annual Women’s Day at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly on April 3. Speaker for the event was Stephanie Freed of Rapha House in Joplin. She spoke of her work in helping girls who are caught in human trafficking. The theme for the day was “Freedom.” Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson attended a birthday party in honor of the
1st birthday of Adalynn Joneson Saturday. Others attending were Matt and Tabitha Jones, Kyle and Cindy Palmer and Travis, David and Leannette Beeson , Travis and Cooper. Sunday guests of Ronnie and Beth Garnett, Mick and Grady were Jill Garnett, Josey and Jenny Garnett. Friday May Graham, Sarah Grinder and Rhoda Graham went to Macon to see the movie :God’s Not Dead.” After the movie they went to visit Dwayne King at the Samaritan Hospital Later they went out to supper.
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bird strikes. And, according to a study prepared for the EPA, excavation increases the total cancer risk 10 times more than encasing the material on site.” For nearly a decade, the EPA has required multiple rounds of groundwater sampling as part of its groundwater investigation. To date, there is no evidence of leaching or plume contamination into the groundwater. There are no drinking water wells on the property and the EPA has confirmed that none will ever be located on the site. The Coalition’s goal is to educate the public as well as state and federal elected officials about why encasing the waste on-site is a better option than excavation. Said State Rep. Glen Kolkmeyer, “State and federal elected leaders should know that the EPA’s 2008 remedy to encase the radioactive material on site and to barricade it from other threats in the area is the best solution.”
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Senior High Front Row: Francesca Lenzini, Kaela Jane Herrington, and Brett Peukert. Back Row: Brian Toll(coach), Jeremee Nute, Aaron Peter, Andrew Peter, Jacob Peukert, Luke Long, and Dalton Ferguson. Not Pictured: Blake McElhaney, Tyler Sinclair and Antonio Prokup.
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and tie) and those grubby shoes. My first thought was, “Maybe no one will notice.” But I worked parttime selling shoes while I was in school, and I always notice people’s shoes. My second thought was, “I’ll just stay behind the pulpit and no one will see them”. I don’t like to stay behind the pulpit when I preach, so I decided against that. Finally, I decided to just ‘fess up, tell people what I had done, and risk the consequences. When I stood to preach, I confessed my “sin”, showed everyone my shoes, and then didn’t worry about it anymore. As I suspected, everyone was forgiving and had a faux pas or two of their own to confess. The Bible teaches us to “confess our sins” to one another. Confessing our sins tends to set us free. It was much easier to share my mistake than try to hide it. We often fail to admit our mistakes because we are afraid of what people will think of us; but other people make mistakes also and usually understand. The Bible also has instructions for hearing confessions, “Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving one another”. Yeah! I like that.
Gifford Items
by Sharon Burns
A skift of snow appeared on March 25th. We close the month of March with about 1/10 inch of rain on Thursday I am beginning to see some green grass appear in the yard. Nancy Belfield recently visited her son in Dallas, TX. She was also able to visit her daughters, Katie in Dennison, TX, & Crystal in Ardmore, OK. Donna & Jerry Gray attended the Show Me Games in Columbia this past weekend, They enjoyed seeing their granddaughter, Alaina Gray, participate. Henry & Vivian Murphy visited their grandmother, Nancy Belfield, recently. The Gifford Christian Church women worked to prepare for the annual Ham and Bean Supper Wednesday. About 70 people came. Richard & Sharron Burns attended the La Plata Lions Club meeting held Tuesday evening. They heard Alan Wyatt and Drew Belt speak about the possibility of a new Macon County jail. Richard Burns helped
with the La Plata High School Conference Academic Bowl meet held Saturday. Monday evening Marilyn Sinnock attended the 4th birthday party for Serenity Baker held at the La Plata Depot Inn. Pat Jarman visited her son, Jeremy Jarmen, this weekend. Supper guests of Connie & David Gunnels included Christy & Rob Bristow, Jennifer & Timerrick Gunnels. Marilyn Sinncok visited her sister, Carolyn Hill, in Clarence Sunday. Nancy & Gary Belfield held their annual Regional Farmers Chili Supper Sunday evening. Sunday evening Mary and Roger Jarman visited Lana & Mike Daniels. Carolyn Bryant, Alainna Newcomer & Charles Howe have visited Marilyn Sinnock this past week. Kate & Ralph Laird brought wood and came to visit Dona & Buddy Seibold Sunday evening. The 5th Sunday dinner was held at the Gifford Christian Church follow-
John and Jasmine Laye led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday. Those attending were Grace Killen, Blanche Hoffman, Lou Ann Taylor, Norma Latimer, Isabel Hutcherson, Larry Vaughn, Frank & Martha Mason, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Doreena Young, Virgie Engle, Jim Hill, Helen Griswold, and Colleen Reid. This afternoon, Bill Bevan read to the residents. Monday, the residents were excited to see Donna Barton. They played a trivia game and learned lots of new and interesting facts. Donna then visited with each of the residents in their rooms. They loved this one on one time of catching up with Donna. Bingo was the place to be this afternoon. Donna called the numbers and the grand prize winners were Isabel Hutcherson, Colleen Reid, and Doreena Young. The residents met Tuesday for their monthly Resident Council meeting. After lunch, the residents enjoyed a sing along with Donna, then in the evening, David Foster came out and sang for the residents. Music was a big part of the day and everyone loved it! Dale Wilson started our Wednesday off on a great note! There was a big crowd gathered to listen to Dale sing and play his guitar. Harold and Molly were also here in the morning. They are always a welcome sight! Rev. Stan Hudson, from the Clarence Church
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OOPS! It was Sunday morning. I awoke early and got ready for church. When I went to put on my shoes, they were muddy from wearing them in the recent snows and mud. Reluctantly (I’m not fond of shining shoes), I got out my trusted shoeshine kit and cleaned them up. Realizing time was passing fast; I hurriedly stopped in the kitchen to get another cup of coffee. Looking out the kitchen window, I noticed the bird feeders were empty. “I must go fill them,” I thought, glancing once again at the clock. I didn’t want to soil my newly shined shoes, so I put on my favorite work shoes. They are dirty, covered with paint, and have a large hole in the toe of the left shoe. Quickly I filled the feeders, scarfed down some breakfast, and hurried off to church to preach. Breathing a sigh of relief that I had gotten there on time, I sat down in the church sanctuary, crossed my legs, and got a visual shock. “Oops! Double oops.” I still had on my old work shoes. I felt a little like a clown. There I sat with a nice dark suit, white shirt and tie (at least I think it’s a nice suit
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of the Nazarene, led Bible study this afternoon. After dinner this evening, the County Kickers came out and danced for us. The residents and their guests loved watching this group of very talented dancers! Janice Wilson brought Easter cards for the residents to decorate Thursday. She had markers, stickers, and all kinds of fun decorations to make the cards extra special! A very energetic group of children from the St.Mary’s Catholic Church visited with us this evening. They sang songs and brought many smiles to all the residents’ faces. Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study Friday. The study title was “Work Your Plan”. Scripture was read from 2 Corinthians 9:6-13. Shirley Carrison played the piano this afternoon. She was also joined by Michelle LaMonda. Their singing was so beautiful! Donna and the residents played Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Colleen Reid, Frank Mason, and Martha Mason. Saturday, Ronnie Shores visited with the residents, then after lunch, the residents watched a movie during Movie Time with Darrell. We would like to thank Jim Hill for his recent donation to the Care Center. We are so blessed and we thank each of you that share your time and talents with us! Have a wonderful week!
Atlanta News
by Marsha Hammons
Dolores Harpster, Carolyn Read and Marsha Hammons of Atlanta Christian Church and Mariam Farrington of Callao Christian Church attended the 56th annual Women's Day at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly on April 3. Speaker for the event was Stephanie Freed of Rapha House in Joplin. She spoke of her work in helping girls who are caught in human trafficking. The theme for the day was "Freedom." Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson attended a birthday party in honor of the
1st birthday of Adalynn Joneson Saturday. Others attending were Matt and Tabitha Jones, Kyle and Cindy Palmer and Travis, David and Leannette Beeson , Travis and Cooper. Sunday guests of Ronnie and Beth Garnett, Mick and Grady were Jill Garnett, Josey and Jenny Garnett. Friday May Graham, Sarah Grinder and Rhoda Graham went to Macon to see the movie :God's Not Dead." After the movie they went to visit Dwayne King at the Samaritan Hospital Later they went out to supper.
ing services. Attending church were David, Donnetta, Will and Ashlee Moore, Rich & Sharron Burns, Donna & Jerry Gray, Kim & Leighton Shoop, Kirby Bailey, Deb-
bie Newland, Jean Elliot, Donna Kelly, Dean & Marietta Slaughter, Donna and Bud Seibold, Chad, Amanda, Morgan, Shelby and Claire Belfield, Mac Mc Ray.
Edward L. Pavlovich April 28, 1924 - March 30, 2014
Edward Laverne (Bucky) Pavlovich, 89, of Overland Park, KS, passed away March 30, 2014, at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a Rose Ceremony by the Royal Order of Jesters and military honors at 11:00 am, on Saturday, April 19, at the Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO. Interment will be in LaPlata, MO at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Ararat Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129. Ed was born April 28, 1924, in Marceline, MO, the eldest of two children of Edward and Edith Pearl (Baer) Pavlovich. Along with his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anna Leota (Naughton) Pavlovich, on January 26, 2010. Ed served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked as a petroleum engineer for many years, retiring from MAPCO in 1980 and LOOP in 1992. Following his retirement, he worked for Enterprise Rental Cars in Merriam until December, 2013. He was a 60+ year member of the Marceline (MO) Masonic Lodge AF & AM, a life member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City, and a very active member of Ararat Shrine Temple. At Ararat, Ed volunteered countless hours for the Children’s Hospital Committee, was a member of the Greeter Unit, the Order of Quetzalcoatl, and the Royal Order of Jesters. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Terri PavlovichHoover and Lee Hoover; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Lane Pavlovich Hoover; sister, Barbara (Pavlovich) Dotson; sisters-in-law, Katie Miller, her husband Jim, Marie Collum; and brother-in-law Kelly Groseclose; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. You may share a message with the family or sign an on-line guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234.
Death Notices KITTY FAY JONES, 68 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at her home. She was born April 7, 1945. She is survived by her daughter, Malorie; one brother, Sam Weindruch; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was Monday April 7, 2014. LORI ANN WILSON, 39, of Macon, MO, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014in Columbia, MO. Lori was born on January 28, 1975, the daughter of Lester and Lucy (Bruno) Hook. Lori is survived by her husband, Larry , two children, Chase and Caylie Wilson, her parents, several aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Macon Burial was in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Macon. HAZEL V. HELTON, age 82 passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. Born September 5, 1931. Preceding her in death was her husband, Eugene E. Helton, her parents; one sister, Delilah Scott; and two brothers, Kenneth and George Scott. Surviving are two sons, Robert Helton and Neal Helton; one sister, Mary Scott; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. There will be no visitation.
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The Macon Tigers Baseball team continued its hot start with a March 31st home game against Chillicothe. With the game tied at 2 in the bottom of the 5th,Taylor Michalski led off the inning with a hit to Left. Taylor then stole 2nd base and was bunted over to 3rd by Cole Birdsong. Brendan Watts would then come up and hit a RBI single to put us up 3-2. In the bottom of the 6th inning with a runner on third with one out, Kaleb Welch put down a successful suicide squeeze bunt which proved to be the forth and deciding run. Macon prevailed 4-3 and pushed their record to 4-0. “This was a good win over a solid team in Chillicothe. Craig Smith really bounced back and pitched well after laboring through the first two innings. Our pitching was solid once again and we only committed one error on defense. In order to beat good teams, we have to continue to have good pitching and defense. Our hitters did a nice job of making adjustments once we got through the lineup the first time and started hitting the ball hard.
Proud of our guys tonight. Solid Win” Coach Robuck The Tigers traveled to Clark County on April 1st to battle the Indians. The Tigers pounded out fifteen runs on fifteen hits to go 5-0 on the season. Brendan Watts went 3-5 with 3 singles and 3 runs, Craig Smith 3-4 with two doubles and 2 RBI, Collin Patrick 2-5 with a RBI double and a RBI single and Jordan Bealmer 2-5 with a RBI double and a single. “We busted the game wide open in the 6th inning. We sent 10 guys to the plate and recorded 5 hits and 6 runs in the inning.” “This wasn’t the prettiest of wins, but we will take it. We were fortunate to win by as much as we did because we struck out too much at the plate and had an inning where we struggled to throw strikes on the mound. Cole Birdsong did a great job of coming in and eating innings for us once again on the mound. We are happy to be 5-0 on the season, but still have plenty of work to do to get to the point where we are playing the way we feel we are capable of playing.” Coach Robuck
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The Bulldogs were able to dance between the raindrops and fool Mother Nature with an April 1st home game against South Shelby. The Bulldogs wasted no time jumping out in front in the first inning. Matt Safley reached base to lead off the game, Tanner Riggins drove him home with a single to right field. The Bulldogs loaded the bases with a single by Baylon Belt followed by a walk to Alek Smith and a bases loaded RBI walk to Dylan Slaughter. The home bottom of the second started with two outs then the Bulldogs exploded for five more runs, pushing the lead out to 7-0. Jace Brown was hit by a pitch, Tanner singled scoring Brown. Belt followed with a single, Smith walked to load them up again, Riggins then scored on a passed ball. Slaughter walked, Ty Davidson walked plating another run. Preston Payne’s sharp
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LA PLATA On 04/04/2014 the La Plata Police Department received notice that approval had been given for the purchase of an in-car camera system. The cost of the new camera system will be completely covered through grant funds applied for by the La Plata Police Department and received from the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (MODOT). The incar camera system is the second purchased by the La Plata Police Department through this program with the first being purchased in May of 2013. Since approximately 2009 the La Plata Police Department has received or purchased numerous items through grant funds provided through MODOT including tint meters (3), handheld and vehicle mounted radar systems (4), breath test instruments (2), and in-car camera systems (2). These items have all been received or purchased completely with grant funds, allowing the La Plata Police Department to acquire the much needed equipment without placing the burden on the shoulders of the local tax payers and limited city budget. MACON On 03/31/2014, the Macon Police Department contacted two suspects in regard to the investigation of the falsely reported hit and run accident on 03/14/2014. Both suspects were arrested for filing a false report and hindering an investigation. The suspects, both 21-year old white males of
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Macon, were processed at the Macon Police Department and were later taken to the Macon County Jail pending formal charges. Both suspects posted bond and were released on summonses pending a Division II court date. A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. ORIGINAL RELEASE ON INCIDENT: (9:30am 03/14/2014) On 03/14/14 at approximately 3:15am, the Macon Police Department was notified by 911 of an accident involving a pedestrian had occurred on Highway 63 hear the Fairgrounds. The victim, a 20-year old white male of Macon, was struck by a vehicle while he was crossing the highway. The victim was accompanied by friends who reported the vehicle to be a Ford F150 truck, dark in color, possibly blue and appeared to be low-profile, traveling southbound. No further description of the vehicle or driver is available, however, the vehicle is believed to have front-end damage due to impact of the accident. The vehicle continued to travel southbound without stopping. The victim was immediately loaded into a personal vehicle and taken to the Samaritan Hospital. From there, the victim was life-flighted to a Columbia hospital for treatment of life-threatening, serious injuries. The Macon Police Department is asking for the public’s help to solve this crime. Anyone with information
is encouraged to call the Macon Police Department at 660-385-2195 or the Anonymous Tips Line at 660-395-1111. UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: (4:40pm 03/14/2014) On 03/14/14 the Macon Police Department began an investigation of a reported vehicle accident where a dark colored truck struck a pedestrian causing serious injury and then left the scene. Due to information obtained through the investigation, the Macon Police Department was able to determine the injuries were not caused by a hit & run driver and further did not occur within the city limits of Macon. The Macon Police Department contacted the Missouri State Highway Patrol for assistance in the investigation and then turned the accident investigation over to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to Chief Steve Olinger, the investigation into the initial report will continue by the Macon Police Department to determine possible charges. Information regarding the accident details may be obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. On 03/29/14 at approximately 5:30pm, the Macon Police Department responded to a report of a peace disturbance in the 2000 block of North Missouri Street between family members. Upon arrival, police made contact with the individuals involved. During the contact, police determined one subject involved had an active ar-
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On April 1, 2014, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Macon County Sheriff ’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Levi N. Sullivan of Kirksville, Missouri for unlawful possession of prescription medication, possession of marijuana under 35 grams, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Macon County Deputies were assisted by the La Plata Police Department. The arrest was a result of a suspicious vehicle investigation. The suspicious vehicle was reported to be parked in La Plata, Missouri near a construction area where construc-
tion equipment was being stored overnight. Deputies responded to the area and located the suspicious vehicle. During their investigation, Deputies identified the occupant of the vehicle as Levi N. Sullivan of Kirksville, Missouri. While Deputies were in contact with Sullivan, they detected the presence of marijuana coming from the open window of his vehicle. Deputies arrested Sullivan for suspected possession of marijuana. During the investigation, Macon County Deputies allegedly found Sullivan to be unlawfully in possession of Xanax and
drug paraphernalia. Sullivan was arrested and transported to the Macon County Jail without incident. Sullivan posted a $10,000 bond and was released.
rest warrant out of Adair County. As a result, police arrested Matthew C Johnson, 44 of Moberly, for the warrant with the original charge of harassment. Johnson was transported to the Macon County Jail to be held in lieu of bond. No charges were sought for the disturbance. On 03/29/14 at approximately 6:40am, an officer of the Macon Police Department made enforcement contact with a vehicle at the intersection of Spruce and Missouri Streets. As a result of the
contact, police arrested a 41-year old white male of Cairo for driving while license revoked (Div I Court) and for improper vehicle registration (Municipal Court). The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released on summons pending future court dates. On 03/29/14 at approximately 10:28pm, the Macon Police Department received a report from a local business report motor vehicle theft in the
1300 block of North Missouri Street. It was reported a driver of a white vehicle with out of state plates pumped approximately $84.00 of gasoline and left the business without paying for the fuel. The vehicle was last seen traveling North on Missouri Street. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. This case remains open at this time. A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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La Plata Ladies Golf will hold their first meeting of the year on Thursday, April 17 at 9:00 am at the Clubhouse. Plans will be started for their tournament in June. Weather permitting, they will play immediately following the meeting. Anyone who would like to join is welcome.
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This couple, along with others, danced the night away at the FLPP Swing into Spring Dance held Saturday, April 5th. Many enjoyed hearing and dancing to the Big Band Music. The band “Just Friends” performed, while ages 2 to 90+ danced and enjoyed the music. Everyone just had a ball!
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Well hi to all of you. I must say I am feeling much better this week. Last Thursday I went to University Hospital in Columbia and I saw a very good doctor. She is very intelligent and we had a long talk and she explained all that is going on with me. I cannot tell
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day. Now I am only taking 2 pills a day and I am not so tired all the time. Saturday granddaughter Norma Wood and I went to supper at McDonald’s then we went to the Macon Theater to see Noah. The movie was a great action movie and has a lot of top name stars in it. The only thing is it is very far fetched from the bible. In the movie Noah only had 1 son who was married and we go on from there. I wish it had been closer to the Bible, but I guess when we think of Moses we don’t think of a short man who stuttered we think of Charlton Heston. Norma said she was glad she learned the true story in Sunday School. After the movie we went back to McDonald’s for desert and to give my good friend C. J. Cross a review of the movie. We had a fun night. Sunday Norma and I went to Sunday School and Church and stayed for dinner after church. The youth of our church do a dinner once a month to raise money for their NYR trip this summer. They always have great food and we love it. Yesterday our son Raymond and his wife Jessica came to fix the gutter on our garage and today they came back to fix a gutter on the house. They wanted to get them fixed before we got more heavy rain. Of course Norma and Bella came along to help them. Thank you all for all the help you are to us. Last night at work a customer told me, “ I can tell you are feeling better, your smart mouth is back.” So here is praying all of you have a great week. Patty C Y
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Atlanta 5th & 6th grade tournament was held Friday, April 4th. Atlanta won both boys and girls games against La Plata. Photos by Vanita Weber
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Nora Roberts has once again provided a spell binding novel of love and romance in a magical setting. Shadow Spell is book two of the Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy. In the first part of the trilogy readers were introduced to Iona Sheehan who left her past behind and moved from the United States to Ireland where her family originates. This novel picks up where the first stopped, elaborating new events mainly concerned with two new central characters. Connor O'Dwyer and Meara Quinn have know each other a long time, but it's not until Connor has a near brush with death that he really sees Meara. Will they remain friends? Or will evil pull them apart forever? Pick it up today and find out. Another inspiring and moving story by Debbie Macomber is waiting; Blossom Street Brides book number ten. Wedding bells are ringing in the tight-knit community that gathers around A Good Yarn, a store in a Seattle neighborhood. 'Knitters come in to buy yarn but leave richer in friendship and love.' Lauren Elliot has waited patiently for years for Todd to propose, yet his focus seems to be on his job not Lauren. When Lauren learns her younger sister is pregnant she is joyful but disheartened. Will Todd ever get around to proposing? She makes a bold choice that is quite surprising. Who are the wedding bells for? Read Blossom Street Brides today. Friends of the Library needs YOU! Join today or renew memberships!
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The Macon County Historical Society is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Donations to the Society are tax-deductible. Information available through the Macon County Historical Society GenealogyLibrary: funeral and cemetery records, marriage, school, church, organization, plat map and old Circuit Court records, etc. According to the MCHS website, the brief history of Macon County is as follows: Macon County lies in the Glacial Plains Region of Missouri, territory claimed by Sac, Fox, and Iowa Indians until 1824. Pre-historic Indian mounds are found in the area and the Great Indian Trail is believed to have crossed the county near Macon. Macon County pioneers had begun arriving in the early 1820s, coming mostly from Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee, along the ancient Indian trade route. The Trail followed the Great Divide between the Missouri and Mississippi watershed and ran through the site of what was to become Bloomington. Another pioneer trail, the Bee Trace, ran north through here. At the session of the General Assembly held in the City of Jefferson in the winter of 1836 and 1837, an act was passed organizing a new county called Macon, in honor of Nathaniel Macon, extending from the north line of Randolph County to the Iowa line. The act appointed as commissioners to select the county seat, Joseph Baker and Henry Lassiter, who established the location in the Owen-
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Results from Early Josephine Garlock Morrow Tent #23 Bird Track Meet Varsity Girls 200 Meter Dash: 3rd Ally Gregory, SO, La Plata; 400 Meter Dash: 2nd Aston Ross, SR, Atlanta; 800 Meter Run: 3rd Ashton Ross; 1600 Meter Run: 1st Camrie Feinberg, FR, La Plata; 100 Meter Hurdles: 3rd Elizabeth Larson, FR, La Plata; 4x100 Meter Rely: 3rd Atlanta; High Jump: 3rd Elizabeth Larson; Pole Vault: 1st Elizabeth Larson; 2nd Hannah Larson, SR, La Plata; Triple Jump: 2nd Elizabeth Larson; 3rd Camrie Feinberg; Discus: 2nd Aston Ross; 100 Meter Dash. Middle School Girls 100 Meter Dash: 2nd Cinnamon St. Claire; 200 Meter Dash: 1st Angel Schwieter, 8th, Atlanta; 400 Meter Dash: 2nd Bethany Jackson, 8th, La Plata; 800 Meter Run; 3rd Bri Still, 8th, Atlanta;75 Meter Hurdles: 2nd Cinnamon St. Claire; High Jump: 2nd Angel Schwieter; Long Jump: 1st Cinnamon St. Clare; Triple Jump: 3rd Sarah Larson. 8th La Plata; Shot Put: 2nd Bri Still; Discus Throw:
3rd Bri Still. Varsity Boys 100 Meter Dash: 1st Preston Payne, SR, La Plata; 200 Meter Dash: 1st Preston Payne;; 400 Meter Dash: 3rd Corey Smothers, SO, Atlanta;800 Meter Run: 2nd Mitch Cox, FR, La Plata;110 Meter Hurdles: 3rd Tanner Smith, FR, La Plata;300 Meter Hurdles: 3rd Evan Carter, FR, La Plata; High Jump : 2nd Tanner Smith; Pole Vault: 1st Evan Carter; 2nd Kirk Larson, JR, La Plata; 3rd Derick Groseclose, SR, La Plata; Long Jump:2nd Kirk Larson; Shot Put; 2nd Preston Payne;. Middle School Boys 100 Meter Dash: 3rd Tristen Lynch, 7th, La Plata; 200 Meter Dash: 2nd Dylan Downey, 8th, Atlanta; 3rd Tristin Lynch;400 Meter Dash: 2nd Trevor Pipes, 8th, La Plata; 1600 Meter Run: 1st Trevor Pipes; 100 Meter Hurdles: 2nd Dylan Downey; Long Jump: 2nd Tristin Lynch; Shot Put: 2nd Jess Carter, 8th, La Plata; Discus Throw: 1st Jess Carter, 2nd Kendrick Payne, 8th, La Plata.
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Mark and Robyn Lefler of Heartland recently attended a special course in Geneva, Illinois, just outside Chicago. The class was called Flavor 101, and it was presented by Fona International. An entire day studying flavors may seem like a strange way to spend a day off, but it was a perfect fit for the Leflers. Mark manages the Ozark Steakhouse at Heartland, and Robyn spends a lot of her time there. She also manages New Creation Country Store and works with product development
at the Heartland Creamery. She is responsible for some of the snazzy, new cheese flavors our creamery produced this year. My husband and I recently enjoyed dinner at the Lefler’s home and tasted one of the sauces Mark created since attending the class. Fish never tasted so good! You may not be able to get an invitation to sit at Mark’s table, but he and Robyn would welcome you at the Steakhouse anytime. Tell them I sent you.
by settlement, and which became the first county seat, called Bloomington, in 1837. The civil government of the county was organized that year, and a small log house with two rooms was provided, in which to hold the courts and keep the records. Macon County, comprised of 830 square miles, was the fifty-seventh county organized in the State. Nathaniel Macon was born in Warren County, N.C, in 1757, and died in 1837, the same year in which Macon County was organized, and as his fame had extended all over the United States as one of the most distinguished statesmen of the country, the county was called Macon after him. Rapid growth in the area resulted from the development of two railroad lines, the Northwest/ North Missouri Railroad (Wabash) in 1858 and the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad (Burlington) in 1859, which intersected in Macon. In 1887 the Santa Fe Railroad came through La Plata. Timber was for many years a source of great revenue, especially after the coming of the railroads. Macon County has al-
ways been an agricultural area, with farmers growing hay and grain and raising livestock. At one time, the settlers depended largely on tobacco as their money crop, and several tobacco factories were opened. Macon was also one of Missouri’s richest coal bearing counties. Coal was first mined at the settlement of Carbon east of Macon, but the coalmining industry was soon concentrated largely in the Bevier-Ardmore areas. Many Welsh, and later, Italian immigrants came to work in the coal mines. The Civil War resulted in a major historical event in Macon County. The town of Macon had been laid out in 1856. Hudson, named for a railroad official, was formed just west in 1857, and both towns joined as Macon City in 1859. By June 1861, over 7,000 Union troops populated the City of Macon. The decision to move the county seat to Macon in 1863 was both a political and economic necessity. A railroad center, Macon was a Union troop concentration point in the Civil War, and it replaced pro-Southern Bloomington as the seat of Macon County in 1863.
Local History with Macon County Historical Society The Macon County Historical Society was incorporated on May 26, 1937. It was formed to collect, preserve, and arrange historical, religious, scientific, and educational material relative to the beginning, growth, and development of Macon County Missouri, and to establish a repository or library to make available such information to the citizens of Macon County. In January of 2006, the City of Macon entered into an agreement to provide the Blees Annex Building to the Macon County Historical Society to become the future Macon County Museum. The building commonly known as the“Blees Annex” was actually the gymnasium of the Blees Military Academy and was completed in 1900. The Blees Military Academy was built by Col. Frederick Wilhem Victor Blees, and was considered to be the West Point of the Midwest. The three story brick building is Romanesque in style. R.G. Kirsch was the architect of the building. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. After the death of Col Blees, it became the Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium. This was the world’s first osteopathic sanatorium. The National Guard was the last group to inhabit the building. The building had not been in use for several years, and volunteers have worked hard on interior renovations to create a grand museum as well as a genealogy site. Each town and village, even those that no longer exist, but only in memory, will be represented.
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The Josephine Garlock Morrow Tent #23 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 18611865 met March 25, 2014 with 13 members & three guests, Merlyn Amedei, Kathy Miller, and Mayor Dale Bagley. President Gail Shoush opened the meeting. Chaplain Aileene Burns opened the Bible. Joanne Gaines led the Pledge. Minutes and treasurer’s report were given. Courtesy Chair Catherine Llewellyn made her report. The state president’s project will be the Jefferson Barracks Civil War Museum. Raffle tickets for this project were distributed. The updating of the state web page is ongoing. Ruth Masten and Gail Shoush will help maintain this, with the addition of local history and local Civil War soldiers. Ruth Masten discussed the STAR project and the restoration involved. The flagpole is up, and the star restored. The group is now raising money to purchase a cannon to replace the one which was melted down during World War II. A donation was made by the group. Mayor Dale Bagley presented the program, “Geniuses of Macon County, Part 1.” He pointed out that Macon Co., as well as North Missouri has many individuals who went on to do great things. He briefly discussed Mark Twain, Walt Disney, General Omar Bradley, General John “Black Jack” Pershing, Sam Walton, James Cash Penney, Colonel Frederick Blees, Theodore Gary and Andrew T. Still. Robert T. Jones graduated from Macon High in 1918 or 1919. Considered to be a mathematical genius, he joined the Marie Meyer Flying Circus, then worked with Charlie Fower at the Macon Airport. He worked for Nicholas-Beazley Aircraft Company in Marshall, MO and invented the Pobjoy Special while there. As the Depression intensified, he moved to Washington, D.C. and became an elevator operator. This job gave him access to Library of Congress where he could read aeronautical materials. While there he met Ernest Munk, who taught at Catholic University. He audited classes there, and within two years was help-
ing Munk teach. Jones interned at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics; this later became NASA. He invented the swept-back wing for planes which enabled planes to fly at supersonic speeds. He was considered to be the foremost authority of 20th century aerodynamics. He had many inventions: an improved violin, a telescope, and helped develop the AbioCor artificial heart. Lester Dent of La Plata wrote adventure stories. A 1923 La Plata High graduate, he attended Chillicothe Business College where he majored in telegraphy. He spent many years working for the railroads and for Associated Press. After he moved to Oklahoma he started writing adventure stories. His first published story was sold to Top Notch magazine for $250.00. Publishers Street and Smith asked him to create a new super hero character and Doc Savage was born. Over a sixteenyear period Dent wrote 181 stories and novels featuring Doc Savage. He was able to write 20,000 words a month, and usually had four stories or novels going at the same time. His novels were considered to be “pulp fiction.” During the 1930s he owned a two-masted sailboat, the Albatross, and he spent two years searching for the Atocha, a downed Spanish galleon. He was a pilot and owned six planes. He invented the sextant which Admiral Richard E. Byrd used to guide him to the South Pole. Macon County Historical Society Museum has the sextant in their collection. He invented the “Lester Dent Master Plot Formula,” a formula for action, adventure and mysteries, still in use today by novelists, and television adventure shows. Attending were Dale Bagley, Merlyn Amedei, Kathy Miller, Patricia Stewart, Gail Shoush, Becky Lang, Aileene Burns, Marilyn Freeman, Joanne Gaines, Catherine Llewellyn, Ruth Masten, Ruth Thompson, Donna Ayres, Mary Shott, Elna Williams and Sharon Hutchinson. The next meeting will be April 22 at the NOMO Art Gallery, Marceline, MO.
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Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Most people have a mortgage and understand how traditional mortgages work. They may know little about a reverse mortgage, however. Put simply, a reverse mortgage is a home equity loan that does not have to be paid back until you no longer live in the home. The most common type of reverse mortgage is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). The Federal Housing Administration created this type of mortgage in 1989. It is intended for people in their retirement years. In fact, one requirement is that you must be 62 years old or older. Other requirements include a substantial amount of equity in your home. This could mean you own the home outright or have a low mortgage balance that could be paid off with proceeds from the reverse mortgage. You must also reside in the home and pay all property taxes and insurance. No monthly payments are due on the loan; therefore, no income or credit scores are required. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requires that all applicants receive independent counseling from a third party. A certificate of completion is required, which is submitted to the lender. Payments can be made on the loan, but they are not necessary. When home is no longer an option...
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The reverse mortgage is due when the borrower dies or no longer lives in the residence. The borrower’s heirs pay back the loan and interest. They have 12 months to either sell the house and pay back the loan or refinance. If the loan is not repaid, the lender can foreclose on the property. If funds from foreclosure are not sufficient to pay back the loan, government insurance will make up the difference. The purchase of this type of insurance is another requirement of obtaining a reverse mortgage. After the loan and interest are repaid, any excess funds are dispensed to the heirs. Reverse mortgages best benefit individuals who need extra income and who plan to stay in their home for a long period of time or for the rest of their lives. Cash received from a reverse mortgage is not considered income and is not taxed. It also does not affect Social Security or Medicare. It may affect eligibility for need-based local or state assistance. A reverse mortgage is not for everyone. For those who find themselves later in life and need the extra income, it might be beneficial. If you are interested, do your homework, crunch the numbers and figure out if a reverse mortgage is for you.
Great Car Care Tips for Seniors
Car repair and maintenance can put a strain on both a senior’s budget and back. With some smart and simple preventive care, you can reduce automotive troubles down the line. Tread and Tire Pressure: The last thing any senior needs is a blown out tire while driving. Avoid this dangerous scenario by checking the tread on your tires and the air pressure once a month. Tires with little or no tread and that are showing threads are unsafe and should be replaced immediately. For the recommended air pressure for your tires, do not go by the numbers on the sidewall of the tires. Instead, refer to the owner’s manual or sticker on the driver’s side door. Not only does proper air pressure decrease the likelihood of a blowout, but it increases your car’s gas mileage, and gives your vehicle better traction. Change the Oil: The truth is that oil changes take time and money. However, if this task is not done routinely, then the overall health of your engine can be jeopardized. When using conventional oil, it’s recommended to change the oil every 3,000 miles. However you can save yourself some work and better protect your investment by using high-quality synthetic motor oil instead. For example, Royal Purple HMX is specifically designed to minimize wear and tear and restore performance in engines with more than 75,000 miles. Instead of the typical oil change once every 3,000 miles, synthetic oil can reduce the frequency to once every 10,000 to 15,000 miles, or once every 12 months, depending on how much your vehicle is used. Check Lights: Don’t be the one left in the dark. Regularly check your headlights, taillights, turning signals and brake lights. Thousands of accidents a year are the direct result of failed lights. Check your lights by asking a trusted neighbor, friend or family member to walk around your car as you turn the headlights, taillights and turning signals off and on. Also, apply light pressure to the brake to make sure your brake lights are working as well. If a light is out, check the fuses. An easy do-it-yourself replacement can save you time and money. You don’t have to be a professional mechanic or overextend your budget to increase the lifetime of your car. Some simple proactive and regular care will go a long way in keeping you and your car together, far down the road.
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The Wellness Center helps patients recovering from heart attacks, bypass surgery, valve replacement/repair, stent placement, suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, lung conditions or in need of weight management. Our staff can adapt an exercise program to suit your personal needs and set you on the path to a more active lifestyle. When you join the Wellness Center, you can expect: • Personal attention • Casual Atmosphere • Close attention to pulse & heart rate • No long waits • Access to treadmills, rowing machines, ellipticals and more... All with your health and safety in mind!
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TLC for Patients and Families At Valley View Health & Rehabilitation, when one person cares for another, it’s more than a profession. It’s a relationship. One based on experience as well as empathy. It is a blending of high-tech with high-touch. It is a relationship nourished by understanding. We seek to understand each patient as the person he or she is; keeping in mind not only the individual’s health needs, but moreover, the individual as a whole. With this core philosophy, we seek to help patients and their families through what can be a very emotional decision-making process. We provide guidance and consultation on everything from how to choose the facility that’s right for you to providing resources that help you cope with the nature of the decision itself. At the end of the day, our goal is to be here for you to provide as much or as little support as you desire or need. If we can help ease your burden or those of your loved ones, even a little, we will have performed our duties well.
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Spring Turkey Outlook Good for Much of Missouri
Missouri turkey hunters have reason to be optimistic about the 2014 spring turkey season, according to the state’s turkey expert. Missouri’s spring turkey season runs from April 21 through May 11. The youth season takes place April 12 and 13. This year’s hunting regulations are nearly the same as last year. One difference is in tagging requirements. Hunters no longer need to attach their voided permits to harvested turkeys, as long as they remain with the turkey. If you are away from your turkey, you must attach your voided permit to the bird’s leg. Labeling requirements also have changed. In previous years, turkeys had to C Y
be labeled with the taker’s name, address, and Telecheck confirmation number before someone other than the taker could transport or possess the turkey. Beginning this year, date of harvest also must be included in the labeling information. Before someone other than the taker can transport a turkey that has been reported through the Telecheck system, it must be labeled with the date taken, the taker’s name, address, and Telecheck confirmation number. Also new this year is the addition of crossbows and atlatls to take turkeys during the spring season. Managed turkey hunts will be held on several
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additional conservation areas this spring. Details about these and other turkey hunting regulations are available in the 2014 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulation and Information booklet, which is available from hunting permit vendors and Conservation Department offices statewide. The booklet also is available at mdc. mo.gov/node/4066. SEASON FORECAST Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle is in charge of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s wild turkey-management program. When asked about prospects for this year’s spring turkey season, he pointed to turkey reproduction statistics from the
past three years. Observers throughout much of the state reported strong production in 2011 and 2012. That means hunters in these areas can expect to see strong numbers of 2- and 3-year-old gobblers this year. Hunters prize 3-yearold gobblers are prized by hunters because their greater experience makes them challenging to hunt. They have longer spurs and weigh more on average than younger birds, giving them a higher status among hunters. On the other hand, 2-year-old gobblers are more likely than younger or older birds to gobble lustily and often. Lots of gobbling makes hunting
more exciting, so much so that most hunters consider gobbling activity the most important part of a good hunt. “Hunters throughout much of the state should be in for a good spring turkey season,” says Isabelle. “There should be quite a bit of gobbling and good numbers of adult birds for hunters to pursue.” Isabelle noted that wildturkey production dipped last year, so 1-year-old gobblers – commonly called jakes – will be less abundant this spring. That won’t affect the quality of hunting all that much now, but it should be a caution to hunters who want to continue hearing lots of gobbling in the future.
“Hunting is a substantial source of mortality for male turkeys,” says Isabelle. “Most jakes survive to be 2-year-old gobblers. Of course, jakes are legal to harvest in Missouri and they do make excellent table fare, but for those hunters interested in having more adult gobblers in their hunting area in the future, passing up opportunities to shoot jakes is one way to achieve that.” Predicting any given year’s turkey harvest is difficult, because weather exerts a strong influence on turkey behavior and hunter effort. With more-orless-average weather, Isabelle says he expects this year’s state-wide spring Continued on Page 10A
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Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor We also have part-time RN, CNA and Housekeeping position available Apply in person at 100 Old Stagecoach Rd, La Plata, MO 63549 For more information, contact Debbie Cain, Administrator at (660) 332-4315
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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Earl Williamson, Exec. Director of MoFairTax, will speak at the April 15th Macon County Republican Club meeting. 7:00 pm at AJ’s in Macon. Topic for “Tax Day”. Questions call Harold 660-346-8350
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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI 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 Publication Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16 2014
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Historic Bridge Available
The historic Mussel Fork Drainage Ditch Bridge located on MO 11 in Adair County is available for relocation and reuse. Any
interested party is encouraged to submit a proposal no later than June 2, 2014 to the Missouri Department of Transportation
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in turkey numbers, particularly in eastern counties. “We’ve seen some very good production for the last three years in the eastern Ozarks,” says Isabelle. “This good production should translate into some great hunting opportunities. Another region of the state where I expect to see
Historic Preservation Section to obtain the structure. Slated for replacement in 2015, this bridge can be obtained by government entities, historical or civic groups, or private citizens, free of charge. Details about the bridge can be viewed online at http://www.modot.org/ freebridges/. Anyone interested in obtaining a historic bridge must submit a detailed proposal describing the dismantling and relocation plan, cost and future use. A proposal checklist is available online.
Spring Turkey Outlook turkey harvest to be close to last year’s combined total of about 46,000 for the youth and regular seasons. Turkey numbers vary among regions in Missouri. Although hunter success tends to be lower in the Ozarks, hunters in southern Missouri are likely to notice an increase
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an increase in harvest is the Ozark border, including counties like Cedar, St. Clair, Hickory, Polk, Christian, and Webster.” He says he doesn’t expect much change in turkey harvest from last year in most of the rest of the state. Exceptions include parts of northwest, westcentral, and southwest Missouri. Offsetting this, however, are the tactical advantages hunters enjoy in northern Missouri, where wooded tracts are smaller and more scattered. In these areas, turkeys are more visible and decoys are generally more effective in bringing turkeys within range. Isabelle says he doesn’t expect this year’s severe winter weather to affect turkey hunting. “I don’t think that the conditions we experienced this winter negatively affected turkey survival,” he says. “Although we did get a few snow storms, none of the totals that we saw or the length of time that snow conditions persisted were severe enough to negatively impact turkey survival.
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Nutritional Scoring System Launched
Above, Kristi Winburn of C&R Markets explains how the scoring system works and invited those attending to join a scavenger hunt to find their favorite products find out their scores and compare them with similar products.
Three major U.S. grocery chains launched the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System in their stores in September 2008, marking the first-wave debut of an on-shelf consumer education program. It recently made it’s debut at local C&R Markets. The system, developed over a two-year period by a panel of 12 medical and nutrition experts from leading North American universities and health organizations, uses a algorithmic formula to score the nutritional value of foods on a scale of one to 100, weighing some 30 different nutrient factors; the higher the score, the higher the nutrition value. NuVal, LLC, the independent company formed to bring the system to market, is a joint venture of Topco Associates, LLC, and Grif-
fin Hospital, home to the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center and a teaching affiliate of the Yale University School of Medicine. Consumers want clear information about the nutritional value of the foods they eat, and NuVal scores are going to give it to them,” said NuVal president Nancy McDermott. “We’ve got the scientific foundation, the logistical ability and the retail partners needed to bring this important education to consumers coast to coast.” The first grocery chains to use the NuVal system will be publicly named in September, and McDermott said the newly-formed company is focused on reaching all U.S. markets and scoring all 40,000 of the products available in the average grocery store
by September 2009. McDermott said the grocery industry at large is leading a “nutrition revolution,” helping people make smarter food choices in their everyday lives. NuVal’s double-hexagon emblem, bearing the score of each individual product, will appear on shelf tags next to the price. Retailers will use banners, shelftalkers, brochures, associate training and other forms of in-store communication to tell the NuVal story. To make it simple, with the help of NuVal, you can make quick and easy trade ups between products by looking at the scores on the shelf labels. The higher the score, the better the nutritional value. This allows you to compare the nutritional value just as you would compare prices.
You can see by the shelf labels shown above, that two similar products of different flavors have a very different score.
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