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Combo Edition Covering All Of Macon And Shelby Counties USPS-299800 Vol.137, No. 11 La Plata, MO, 63549 • 24 Pages • 2 Sections • 50 Cents
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
“A Place For Everyone In FFA”
Bob and Susan Lenon Macon, MO FORMER MACON FIRE CHIEF’S HOME BURNS On 09-13-2012, at 3:57am, The Macon Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a structure fire at 1110 Laura Lane. Upon arrival, fire department personnel found heavy smoke and fire coming from the garage and rear of the residence. The fire was brought under control at 5:58am by 12 firefighters using two pieces of apparatus. The Missouri Division of Fire safety was requested to investigate, and members of the Macon Fire Department assisted. The fire department was assisted on scene by the Macon Police Department, Macon Municipal Utilities, and the Macon County Ambulance District. The fire has been ruled accidental.
WILDCAT SOFTBALL
La Plata FFA members, LaDonna White, Molly Safley, Brendon Curtis, Colton Curtis and Cordel Bane take time to pose for a quick photo during their meeting at Queen City for the Area Three Leadership Conference.
FFA National Vice Presidents speaks to La Plata students about the benefits of joining FFA by Aaron Thomas, Reporter Alicia Hodnik, the National Vice-President of the FFA, came to speak to us at around one o’clock. All current FFA members and of-
Bevier hitter Alexis Schultz rips a hit to right during the North Shelby Tournament, on Saturday, Sept. 8.
Macon ...............................$3.79 Bevier................................$3.75 Clarence ............................$3.75 Marceline ..........................$3.69 Moberly ............................$3.75 Kirksville ..........................$3.64 Columbia ..........................$3.75 La Plata .............................$3.69
ficers were present as well as all seventh and eighth graders. Ms. Hodnik travels around the United States to talk with students about the great things that the FFA has provided her. She spoke about the scholarships, learning opportunities, and fun that she has had with the association. She also encouraged everyone to try at least one year of FFA and reminded all students that it isn’t a
matter of where you are from or what your interests are and that there is a place for everyone in the FFA. On Wednesday, September 13, the La Plata FFA Chapter traveled to Queen City, Missouri, to attend the Area Three Leadership Conference. There, they won 2nd place in the Formal Dress Competition and witnessed opening and closing ritual ceremonies for the first time.
They also attended workshops on leadership, colleges, technical schools, and FFA history. Alicia Hodnik also spoke at this conference. With La Plata’s FFA Chapter present, an all time record 491 members were in attendance. Thanks to the community for their support of La Plata FFA and allowing our school to build a chapter.
ALL PATRIOTS RUN AND AUCTION
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (a Nationwide Organization) met September 8, 2012 at the American Legion Hall for their annual All Patriots Run which included 10 CVMA Chapters in Missouri and members from other states. Their day consisted of a motorcycle ride, silent auction and a wrap up with a band in the park. Shown is a few of the participants and a quilt made of members Harley Davison t-shirts, which brought a whopping $1,200. All proceeds go to benefit Veterans in local nursing homes.
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