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Bevier, MO City of La Plata Receives Grant Money From Atrazine Settlement After receiving a letter from a St. Louis attorney and further investigation into the lawsuit filed by the City of Greenville vs. Syngenta Crop Protection, the City of La Plata pursued the purpose of obtaining a portion from the lawsuit filed. The original lawsuit was filed in 2004 in Illinois, 1085 cities and towns across American filed settlement claims. It seems that several cities were able to receive a portion of the funds. The case stated that Syngenta Crop Protection products, used by local farmers, contained Atrazine. The funds awarded are to help reimburse water systems for the expense of removing atrazine from their drinking water. The City of La Plata received $21,515.18 of the $105 million settlement.
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Macon High School Holds Cheerleading Clinic On Saturday, February 2, the Macon High School cheerleaders held their annual Elementary Cheer Clinic. The MHS cheerleaders teach the elementary students a dance, a cheer and several chants. They spend the day doing fun activities and have one on one time with the Varsity squad. The “little” cheerleaders then performed during halftime at the girl’s basketball game on February 5th. This program is the cheerleading program’s main fundraiser. The money raised is used to pay for the competition choreographer, cheerleading camp, uniforms and other various expenses. The entrance fee the “little” cheerleaders pay for the Clinic includes a t-shirt, admission to the game and a morning full of fun! MHS Varsity squad members are Ellie Jennings (captain), Eleyna Kohl (captain), Brooke Bernhardt, Nicole Lucas, Jessica Young, Abby Collins, Sabrina Outabia, Mary Waller, Taylor Adami, Victoria Tucker, Joy Young, Hannah Bork, Tannesha Edwards, Sydney Mahan, Marissa Snow. The squad is coached by Shelley Ellis. (Home Press photo by Sharon Coram)
MoDOT Is On The Move
Nearly every day of our lives, we drive somewhere using a state highway. Whether you are dropping your child off at school, heading to work or the grocery store, more than likely you will be on a state highway. Within the last few years, Macon County has benefited from the addition of the four-lane highway between Macon and Kirksville. These improvements came about as a result of an idea many years ago. Because Missouri needs to continue to plan for the future of transportation, we encourage you to
become familiar with our “On the Move” initiative. Your ideas will help us update our long-range transportation plan. Right now, you can share your ideas at www. missourionthemove.org. You are also invited to attend and participate in listening sessions and mobile tours throughout northeast Missouri and the entire state. Two listening sessions will be held in our region – April 3 in Kirksville and April 4 in Hannibal. More details will be available in the coming weeks. MoDOT wants to continue making
major improvements like those mentioned above to our system, and we need a good plan to help us prepare. Your input will guide our decisions. We encourage you to become active in shaping the future of our economy in Missouri. MoDOT ambassadors are available to speak to any audience about the “On the Move” initiative. Please call us at 573-248-2490, 1-888-275-6636, or email onthemove@modot.mo.gov for more information.
Clarence Activity Time According the La Plata Police Department, Ambrose “Jack” Booth, age 19 of La Plata was arrested and Quality automotive paint, restoration, and collision repair charged with two counts of distributing a controlled substance to a minor and one count of distributing marijuana. Booth has also been charged with two other misdemeanors. He is being held in the Macon County Jail with a $46,000 cash only bond. Macon County Sheriff’s Office and La Plata Police Department found numerous items of drug paraphernalia as well as a small amount of (660) 216-5464 marijuana and a baggie containing a white powdery substance at Booth’s www.bradbuckpaintandbody.com residence. He is also accused of selling marijuana to two other individuals under fourteen years and a seventeen year old. His arraignment has been scheduled for February 7th in Each week at Clarence Accelerated Elementary School the children gather for CAT (Clarence Activity Time). Rotating the Macon County Associate Court. by grade level, the class presents a short program on the first day of the week-usually Monday. On February 5, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Crane’s Kindergarten class presented the program. After the school spoke the Pledge of Allegiance and sang Grand Ol’ Flag, the kindergarteners gave facts and sang a song about groundhogs and Groundhogs Day. Following their performance, 2 children from each grade were given the Honesty Award and announcements were made. (Home Press photo by Sharon Coram)
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Stump Your Friends The stump your friends photo from last week was guess by Spencer Dwiggins of Macon with the correct identification of John Andrew Vansickle. Keep watching The Home Press for more fun photos! If you have photos of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to share them.
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January 19, 2013 the Adair County 4-H council held its member and leader recognition ceremonies at Kirksville Middle School. The 4-H Council has 11 4-H clubs now. They are: Clover Classics, East Center, Fairview, Liberty, Hazel Creek, Novinger Town and Country, Show Me, Trinity, Salt River and Oklahoma Indians, plus a new club called NEMO Ranch Hands. The 11 clubs gathered for a delicious carry in meal and then they got to the important task of rewarding the good works of all the 4-H members. Oklahoma Indians 4-H club got a gold seal for
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Ryan and Toni Tuggle of La Plata, Missouri are the parents of a daughter born on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches in length. She has been named Ella June. Ella joins three sisters, Kalie, age 15, Madisyn,
age 10, Haylea, age 5 and one brother, Hunter, age 5. Grandparents are Billie and Karla Hettinger of Brashear, Missouri and Willie and Mary Tuggle of La Plata,Missouri. Great-grandparents are Harold Smith of La Plata, Missouri, Doris Hettinger of Brashear, Missouri and Stella Tuggle of La Plata, Missouri.
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its secretary book, a gold seal for the treasurer’s book and a gold seal for its scrapbook. In the State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest Tanner Smith received a blue in 22 rifle standard and a 4th team award. MaKenzie Beautte received a certificate in scrapbooking and sewing expressions, in the awards for members 11-13. Madison Taylor received certificates in Arts and Crafts, bowling, and gardening Trista Smith received a certificate in arts and crafts. 4-H leader awards went to Michelle Adams, James
Black Diamond Jubilee Hello once again from the Black Diamond Jubilee. We had a great show on January 26th with Steve Wilhoit from right here in Macon, Mo. He did a great job singing some Roger Miller, Buck Owens and other country songs. Steve also entertains with the group Sway. Also in the show was Jolene (Moncrief) Fuqua just back from Nashville. Jolene is a wonderful singer and, as always, did a fantastic job. Even though she’s young, you could say she is “an old pro” as she has entertained since she was a kid. Jim, her dad and our steel guitar player, is quite proud of her. The February 9th show featured the fantastic B.J. Allen from Kirksville. Originally from Iowa, she was raised on country mu-
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sic with her dad also playing music. B.J. and her husband also own and operate the Circle M Music Store in Kirksville. You can catch them there along with others at the Thursday Night Jams. Joining B.J. was David Drew, runner-up in the KRES Radio Country Showdown in 2012. David gave the crown his rendition of several toe-tapping tunes. He always goes a great job. Coming up February 23rd will be Riker. Riker is our drummer, Steve with his twin boys Steven and Seth. They do 50’s and 60’s rock n’ roll. You know, Ricky Nelson, Elvis and who knows what else. These guys entertain all over the place so don’t miss ‘em. On March 9th…well,
let me warn you first make your reservations NOW!!! Blake Totten and Becky Blackaby will be here and they always pack the house. These two always put on an exciting show. Becky is from Paris, MO and Blake is from Shelbina. I’m not sure if Blake will have his new CD ready or not, but rumor is that Becky’s baby may sing one. We have some great shows lined up for this year - so don’t miss them. The Black Diamond Jubilee is every 2nd and 4th Saturday night at 8 pm at the Wilcox Opry Barn on Highway 63 South in Macon, MO. Oh, I almost forgot - and the great Black Diamond Jubilee Band! See you next month!
American Legion & Auxiliary The American Legion & Auxiliary met January 23, 2013 for the regular meeting. Commander Clyde Burch called the meeting to order with prayer by John Becker. Pledge to the flag in unison, MIA service by Leland Collins, Preamble given in unison. Each group held separate meetings with Lauren Smith Vice President presiding over Auxiliary. Roll call
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Grove, Barbara Thomas, Barbara Buck, Blake Larson, Brenda West, Janice Bane, Tori Larson and William Buck. Member completion pins were awarded to Eva Buck, Justin Grove, Elizabeth Larson, Ben Larson, Kirk Larson, Hannah Larson, Sarah Larson, Naomi Larson, Kyle Larson, Nancy Adams, Trista Smith, Molly West, Madison Taylor, Lance Couch, Matthew Lewis, MaKenzie Beautte, Tanner Smith, Laryn Pinkston, Skylar Rhodes and Cordel Bane. Clover Kids awards went to Kady Couch and Brooklyn Couch. In Special Awards
MaKenzie Beautte was awarded the Mary Cleeton Sewing Award. MaKenzie Beautte also won the United Way Scholarship to go to State 4-H congress in Columbia this summer. Trista Smith won the United Way 4-H Camp Scholarship. Outstanding Club leader was awarded to Sharron Burns. She also won the Missouri Frank Graham Leadership Award. The evening was climaxed by the Oklahoma Indians 4-H club winning the Outstanding 4-H club for 2012. Pictured Left to Right are: Sharron Burns, Molly West, Travis Grove, Sarah Larson, Ben Larson, Justin Grove, Madison Taylor, Trista Smith, MaKenzie Beautte and Elizabeth Larson. Back row: Skylar Rhodes, Tanner Smith, Kirk Larson, Naomi Larson and Hannah Larson. Others attending were James Grove, LeAnna Lewis, Justin Grove, Brenda West, Julie and Mike Smith, Kaden Taylor, Jennifer and Jason Taylor, Jerry and Janet Taylor, Richard and Colleen Land.
was answered by eight ladies. Old Business - Cards had been sent to Marie Gladbach and Marie Collum as they had been in the hospital. New Business – Changed time to 6 pm in winter months and 7 pm in the summer. Dues paid by two members. Plans made to have biscuit & gravy fundraiser on March 23rd, Ladies to bring gravy.
Citizen pins had arrived, need to pay men. Others present were Jerry and Peggy Thomas, Merl and Shirley Matticks, Bob and Alma Baker, Kenny Wright, David Johnson, Walter Gladbach, Milly Williams, Harold Collins, Mary Beale, Debie Becker, Wanda Sedarwall. Next meeting will be February 27 at 6 pm. All Veterans and wives welcome.
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Saturday night, February 2, 2013 The American Legion Green Hills Post 57 continued their support of community activities by hosting a free open to the public community dance. The Country Five Band and female vocalist Bonnie Sue Gladbach provided the evening entertainment to a packed Bucklin Legion Hall. Legionnaire David Molloy the dance chairman stated, “We are
trying to keep family fun events in our community and this dance on a cold snowing night had us scrambling to set up extra chairs and tables for the turnout. This dance lets pre-school kids to senior citizens participate in an activity that is now a rarity.” Above, North Missouri residents enjoy the dance band at The Bucklin Post 57 Legion Hall free dance.
Obituary Howard Hartung Howard Hartung, 87, of Ten Mile, MO, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013, at Samaritan Hospital in Macon. Howard was born on October 13, 1925, in Macon County, MO, the son of Edgar Eugene and Freda (Alvoid) Hartung. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Philippine Islands as a combat medic. Howard was united in marriage to Darlene Day on June 22, 1947, in Macon. He worked for many years as a pharmacist and also farmed, auctioneered, and preached the gospel. Howard loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all his heart and enjoyed hunting, trapping, and especially spending time with his family. Howard is survived by three sons, Darryl Hartung and his wife Dianna of Camdenton, MO, Larry Hartung and his wife Patty of Ten Mile, and Shawn Hartung and his wife Donna of Lee’s Summit, MO, seven grandchildren, GaDawn Hartung, Stephanie King and her husband Jason, Angel Hartung, Eric and his wife Jonea Hartung, Preston Hartung and Brandi, Shawna Hartung and Chuck, and Jared Hartung, and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on September 6, 2012, one grandson, Cody Hartung, and one brother, John Hartung. Memorial services were held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, Missouri.
Dorothy P. Ritenour, age 73 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at her home. Born August 13, 1939 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Joy) Trump. On July 24, 1964 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania she married James W. Ritenour who survives. Also surviving are one brother, Edward Trump of Portage, Indiana and one sister Rose Hall of Stow, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents. Dorothy moved to La Plata in 1995 from Phoenix, Arizona. She enjoyed crocheting and reading. Dorothy requested she be cremated and not have any services. Arrangements by Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri.
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Neva went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 4, 2013 in Sparta, Missouri. Neva was born on July 31, 1927 in Macon County, MO. and was the daughter of George and Marie Hasher. On May 4, 1944 she married Willard Cole who preceded her in death December 17, 2011. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brothers Tom and Red Hasher, son Russell Cole, and daughter Carolyn Baarslag. She is survived by her son Randall Cole and wife Belinda of Sparta, MO, daughter Barbara Rohr and husband Kerwin of Sedalia, MO, Son-in-law Ralph Baarslag of Tacoma, WA, Daughter-in-law Anita Cobb of Seneca, MO. Grand-children, Tamara Fulk, husband Scott and children of Cedar Rapid, IA, Mike Rohr, wife Angie and daughter of St. Louis, MO, Jessica Stewart and husband Troy of Sarcoxie, MO, Russell Cole, wife Erin and children of Joplin, MO, Rebecca Scalf, husband Daniel and children, of Seneca, MO, Michele Blakely, husband Michael and son of Carthage, MO, Andrew Cole of Ozark, MO, Kelsey Jackson and husband Andrew of Sedalia, MO, Jennifer Barnes and Abbi of Ozark, MO, Richard Barnes, wife Jessica and son of Sparta, MO, Stephanie Barnes of Sparta, MO. While Neva was a teacher earlier in life and worked on the farm with Willard where they farmed and raised historic herds of Angus Cattle, her most enjoyable career was preparing income taxes, she enjoyed getting to meet and work with her clients. After retiring she loved to travel taking many trips with tour groups and to the Northwest to visit her brothers. Neva loved her family and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2013 at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Burial was in the La Plata Cemetery.
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Blonde But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
Wow, I saw the sun the other day, felt some warm rain and heard the birds chirping. Let’s get spring started! I’ve been scoping the internet and shopping for my granddaughters 1st birthday gift. Can’t decide what to get her. Of course she needs nothing, has everything she could possible need, and more. So I’m thinking she just needs hugs from memaw! But, I don’t imagine she feels the same way, so I’ll probably buy her a gift and take lots of those 1st Birthday Cake photos. So I need to get to C&R and order that cake. Can’t wait! Her birthday is March 21st, so I still have some time to decide what to buy and what kind of cake to order. Personally, I would want Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty on my cake, but I don’t think its appropriate for a 1st birthday of my little princess Quinci Jo and Lee make my heart warm and my face wrinkle from so many smiles. I never knew I could love someone so much so quickly. Other than my own children, of course grandchildren are so much better, because I can take them home, and that will happen in a few years, but right now, they are so little that I am learning from them as much as they are learning from me. Priceless! Honestly, I can’t wait for that day to come when they get dirty from 4wheeler riding or
JEFFCOAT fishing with memaw and poppie and all we have to do is take them home. Sammie won’t care about the dirt and grim on Quinci Jo, but I can already see the expression on Sara’s face when Lee walks in the door. HeHe!! Paybacks are so sweet My dad is still in Florida soaking up the great weather and sending none of it our way. But he deserves it! He has always been one of the hardest working people I’ve known. I’m glad he made the decision to relax and enjoy himself, I worry about him, being so far away, but he’ll make it home just in time for summer, I assume and I’ll be ready for some 4wheeler riding and relaxation myself! The warm weather also brings those great weekends for camping, enjoying the fire at night, the stars in the clear untouched sky, the solidarity of the whole package is what I’m waiting for. Oh I know its a few months away, but I’m ready!!! Keep It Kool, Bec
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When The Ink Dries…. by Becky Jeffcoat Several things have happened over the past month since our last regional issue. We have moved our office from downtown in Macon to the Innovation Center (the old MoDOT) building. We have downsized our personnel to five. We have had quite an experience with readers after we combined the papers, north and south, from two separate prints. Some of you are still confused and are wondering why the papers are now containing articles, events and coverage from most all of Macon County instead of just the south or just the north. And some of our readers, as well as advertisers are under the impression that the south office has closed and we are no longer covering the south part of the county. Not true. Lets address the combination of papers... With readers and advertisers in the area the corporate office deemed it necessary to continue covering the south area of the county, thus the combination of one printed edition instead of two. We are still working to cover the Macon/ Bevier/New Cambria/ Callao/Clarence areas and are bringing in lots of news and photos of events and school activities, and we will continue to do so. However, with the combination of the papers, the articles and news are found throughout the paper, so please take time to look through to find articles from your area. Along with those articles, you are getting a few more pages of The Home Press, maybe you don’t want to
read about La Plata if you are from Macon or Macon if you are from La Plata, but you might actually know some of those people if you take time to read them. We have had some readers stating that they love the combined issue weekly instead of monthly and are happy to get more for their money. We have had advertisers tickled that their advertising dollars are being spent somewhere with so much territory and we have some that just don’t care for the change. To those few, we apologize and hope that you will learn to enjoy the paper again soon. Lets address the move... The office downsized from three employees to one, therefore we didn’t need all the space in the downtown office and found it financially and business sensible to downsize space and costs for the office. Therefore we moved to a smaller space, however, we do appreciate J.P. for allowing us to rent his downtown building. We have an employee in the office Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:00 and she is more than happy to help our customers, just stop by and see her. If she is out covering an event or taking photos, the secretary at the front desk will take a message or an article and make sure it gets to her desk. You can also renew your subscriptions there, place classified or display ads or drop off those “stump your friends” photos. The phone is no longer in working order, so please call our office at 660-3324431 and we will make sure Sharon gets your message if we can’t help you.
Lets address personnel... The office currently employs Sharon in the Macon office, Connie Lyda Johnson, working with Ellie on advertising sales and myself and Randy in the La Plata office. Spreading ourselves through the county is not easy, but we are doing it with the help of our correspondents and are very thankful for them. Downsizing the Macon office was a corporate decision, not a local one. Any confusion as to whom to speak with concerning the co-joining of the North and South editions, can be readily addressed with any of our staff, and know that I am at your disposal, to do my best to answer any, and all of your questions, and to help familiarize you with the new and growing experience that The Home Press will be bringing to you in the days to come. Let’s talk about our correspondents.... These ladies and gentlemen send us their local activities, achievements, personal thoughts, advice, community news and a few of them send us photos from their areas in order to help out the paper and save us from traveling miles to an event that they will be attending. Thank you for that! We appreciate you, as well as your hard work in making and keeping the paper current. Sometimes we don’t always get the articles or news in as quickly as we would like, but we promise to try our best. Sometimes the articles are lengthy and we don’t always get the entire submission in the paper, but we always put in on our website, complete. Let’s talk about subscriptions....did you
know that if you have a subscription to the weekly paper that you are entitled to sign up for an internet subscription at no extra charge? This gives you the ability to look at the paper from anywhere, of course if you have internet abilities. Going to your grandsons graduation out of town for a week or so?.... don’t wait to get home to get the news, look it up on our website. All you have to do to sign up is pull up the site at www. maconhomepress.com, fill out the form, submit it and we will confirm your subscription and send you an email with a password. That’s it, easy as 1, 2, 3. If you don’t have a subscription, you can purchase an internet subscription for only $15 per year. Sometimes that’s handy for those of you who live quite a distance and it takes the paper awhile to get to you, this way there’s no waiting. Just pull it up, read a couple articles in the morning, go back in the afternoon, read some at work the next day, doesn’t matter, its there in cyber space anytime you want it. I hope I’ve cleared up some confusion and some concerns from our readers and advertisers, we look forward to sharing the news with you and hope you enjoy our monthly regional issue this week. In closing I would like to thank you all for your time and consideration, as well as your patience during this transitional time within our company. And we look forward to becoming, and remaining a part of your lives as we grow and share together over the coming years, as we look forward to serving you all.
Carl J. Livingston of Bevier married Shelly R. Livingston of Bevier on January 11, 2013. Adam James Smith of Macon married Valerie Denae Teter of Bevier on January 5, 2913. Dale E. Magers of Atlanta married Hayley N. Vanskike of Atlanta on January 22, 2013. On January 24, 2013, Nevada R. Purdy of Bevier married Lisa K Purdy of Bevier. Matthew Ryan Distler of Excello married Amanda Lynne Lee of Excello on January 28, 2013. David N. Bendure of Keytesville married Christina G. Coleman of Keytesville on January 9, 2013, and on January 5, 2013, Vincent L. Smith of Moberly married Patricia M. Fletcher of Moberly.
SHEPHERD’S CALL
Valentine’s Value
By Dr. H. Wade Paris
On a south sea island there lived a shy girl named Sy, the fifth daughter and last child of a family who wanted a son. She grew up being told she was a disappointment. The family needed a son. As you might expect, she was disappointed in herself and lacked self-esteem. In her culture, men purchased wives from the fathers. Suitors courted the girls; and when they found one they liked, they made an offer to the father. A sheep or two goats was a fair price. A few less desirable girls had sold for a pig or a few chickens. The highest known bid was two cows paid for the fairest maid on the island. Sy was not ugly, but she was no raving beauty either. Consequently, Sy disappointed all her suitors and would soon be twenty, too old for anyone to want. Imagine everyone’s surprise when Sy’s wedding was announced. Even more, the entire island was in disbelief when they learned her fiancée had paid ten cows for her, ten cows! “What on earth does he see in her?” they asked.
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Sy asked the same question, “What do you see in me that you would pay such a price?” “I see beauty,” her wise suitor answered. “Like a precious gem yet to be polished, I see beauty, and I love you.” “You love me?” No one on the island married for love. They married for sheep and goats and chickens. “You love me?” Sy became a different girl. Maybe she was of more value than she knew. Her shyness disappeared. She no longer walked looking down; she held her head high. She mixed among her friends and learned to bargain at the mart. In the years that followed she made her husband the best wife ever for she was a ten cow bride.* Here is an interesting point about this story; Sy did not receive the ten cows. No, her father got the cows. All Sy received was a sense of what she was worth. Maybe that is the purpose of Valentine gifts, not what the gift costs but what it says about the worth of the person to whom it is given. Want to know what you are worth? Check out what Jesus paid for you!
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GOOOOOOD MORNING Thomas Hill Lake! Another week has come and gone, everyday welcomes a change on my ladies lands! Warmer weather, gentle rains, a misty haze covers the lake like a blanket, while the trees in the background look so far away. I was sitting on the deck today under the eves watching the rain, enjoying the quiet, not many sounds to be heard. Water puddles all over while the “babbling brook” overflowed again, trying to get back in stream to slowly make it’s way to the lake. This time of year I think that nature and all God’s critters are trying to wake up from the long winters rest anticipating the renewal of life! I know that I am more than ready for Spring. Coming home the other day I spotted the Eagles sitting outside of their nest, what an amazing proud bird. Without the leaves on the tree you can actually see how big their nest is, I would say it is at least four foot around and that deep too, they add to the nest each and every year! Before long we will be able to see babies sticking their heads out with Momma & Daddy never far away! Eagles mate for life, wouldn’t that be great if humans did the same? Sue, a very good friend of mine gave me a remedy that I would like to share with you. This was used by a good ole doctor in New Cambria for years. Skunk Grease, Goose Grease, Lard & Mustard. Mix the ingredients up, put on chest and cover with a hot towel this would cure the flu and pneumonia. My goodness with all that I can imagine not only clearing all the passage ways in ones body, but also giving the eyes a good cleansings too! When told about this remedy, my mother named the doctor right away. Do any of you know who I might be talking about? I know my Grandma Dixson sure did have some “stinky” potions that she rubbed me down with more than once, a hot towel and sat me in front of the old stove. I am a believer in some of the old ways, just going about getting some of the ingredients limits me! I have been guilty of rubbing liniment on my girls with the hot towels, boy they fussed the whole time, but always was better in the morning. Good Ole Watkins works wonders! Everyone have a wonderful week....look around, experience and enjoy what you have been given, remember it’s the small things that really mean the most. As Always, Love & Hugs from the lake.....Connie P.S. Please let me hear from you!!! einnoc@cvalley.net
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La Plata Holds Senior Parent Recognition Night
On Thursday, February 7th the La Plata High School seniors and their parents were recognized during a ceremony held between ballgames. Senior, along with their parents participating were: Makay Belt, daughter of Matt and Kayla Belt, Hannah Larson and her mother Tori Larson, Katie Mills and her mother, Lisa Preece, Nathan Petersen and his parents, Tom Petersen and Wayne and Cindy Rose and Taylor Snodgrass and her parents, Randy and Maria Snodgrass (pictured). (Home Press photo by Randy Bunch)
Senator Roy Blunt’s Staff Visits Macon
Fire Protection District Meeting The Board of Directors of the La Plata Community Fire Protection District will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, February 18, 2013 at 8:00 pm in the Depot Inn Meeting Room. Agenda items will include payment of bills, financial report, Fire Chief Report and other items pertaining to the daily operation of the District. This is an open meeting, and all patrons are welcome to attend.
On February 1, 2013, Sarah Graff, District Office Director of Senator Roy Blunt, visited Macon County Courthouse to meet with area constituents in order to ask questions about what is happening in Washington DC and voice concerns.
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COMMUNITY NEWS City of Clarence Approves Mutton Busters Event The City of Clarence met on January 14, 2013 in regular session. Present: Mayor Donnie Sanford, Aldermen – Kenny Hoffman, Larry Roberts, Dorothy Lanpher and Byron McLelland, City Administrator Zach McLeland, City Clerk Cindy Bowman, City Attorney Jim McConnell, Fire Chief Bill Hall and Police Officer Raymond Barton. Guests: Dennis Williams, Ed Brockelmeyer and Kevin Timbrook. Mayor Sanford called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Under public comment, Ed Brockelmeyer requested he be reimbursed for $100.00 that he had paid Gerald Perrin to dig up a water leak that turned out to be in the meter pit. Alderman McLelland moved, with a second by Alderman Hoffman, to give Mr. Brockelmeyer a credit of $100.00 on his utility account. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Kevin Timbrook was again before the Board to seek approval to place a 1983 Nasu 14’ X 60’ mobile home on his property at Willow and Culver Streets. It was explained to Mr. Timbrook that due to the fact that the previous mobile home at that property had not been inhabitable as a dwelling for many years, he would not be able to place a mobile home there since it is zoned R-1. Mayor Sanford stated that several corrections needed to be made to the agenda. Item 5 should be stricken since it is a duplicate of Item 7. Item 8b should be stricken since the ordinance was not ready for presentation. Also Sealed Bid Results should be added as Item 9b. Alderwoman Lanpher moved, with a second by Alderman McLelland, to amend and approve the agenda as amended. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Alderman McLelland moved, with a second by Alderman Hoffman, to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2012 regular meeting. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Alderman Hoffman moved, with a second by Alderman McLelland, to approve the payment of the city bills. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. The treasurer’s report was given as follows: Balance Brought Forward:
$864,474.40; Deposits: $123,623.02; Checks: $114,717.74; Ending Balance: $873,379.68. Alderman McLelland moved, with a second by Alderman Hoffman, to accept the treasurer’s report. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Bill No. 2013-001, an ordinance to imposing a one-quarter cent sales tax to provide funding for storm water control and local parks was read by title by Mayor Sanford. Alderman Roberts moved, with a second by Alderman McLelland, to approve first reading of Bill No. 2013-001. On roll call vote, the motion carried as follows: AYES: 4-Hoffman, Lanpher, McLelland and Roberts. NOES: 0 Mayor Sanford read Bill No. 2013-001, an ordinance to imposing a one quarter cent sales tax to provide funding for storm water control and local parks, a second time. lderman McLelland moved, with a second by Alderman Hoffman, to approve the reading of Bill No. 2013-001. On roll call vote, the motion carried as follows: AYES: 4-Hoffman, Lanpher, McLelland and Roberts. NOES: 0 Bill No. 2013-001 was Ordinance 546. Discussion was held regarding the truck routes and weight limits on certain streets. The conscience was that semi tractors are allowed off the truck routes so that the drives could park the vehicle at their homes but semi-trailers are not permitted off the truck routes. Alderman Roberts stated that Mutton Busters would like to hold a kids rodeo in Clarence this summer. Alderman McLelland moved, with a second by Alderwoman Lanpher, to allow the event provided the proper insurance was obtained. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. City Administrator McLeland presented the results for the sealed bids for the surplus vehicles as follows: #1 – 1979 Chevrolet Scottsdale: Tim Larrick $336.00, B&D Autoworks $307.33, Kyle Chinn $300.00, Marx Auto $275.00, Ronald Shelmadine $262.00. #2 – 1999 Ford Crown Victoria: Tim Larrick $963.00, Mary Carothers
$700.00, Ronald Shelmadine $600.00, Marx Auto $575.00, B&D Autoworks $507.00. #3 – 1993 Ford F-250: Tim Carothers $700.00, Donny Roberts $505.50, Tim Larrick $503.00, Ronald Shelmadine $501.00, B&D Autoworks $357.00, Marx Auto $350.00. #4 – 1986 Ford F-750 Dump Truck: Kyle Chinn $1,300.00, Tim Larrick $1,111.00, B&D Autoworks $807.00, Ronald Shelmadine $650.0. Alderman Hoffman moved, with a second by Alderman McLelland, to accept the highest bid for each vehicle. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. The City Administrator report was reviewed next. Alderman Hoffman moved, with a second by Alderman Roberts, to accept the City Administrator report. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Alderman Hoffman moved, with a second by Alderwoman Lanpher, to accept the Police Chief report. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Fire Chief Hall requested that the firemen be paid $5.00 per call with the Rural Fire Association also agreeing to pay $5.00 per call. Alderman Roberts moved, with a second by Alderwoman Lanpher, to pay the firemen, only those who have completed Firefighter 1 & 2 and NIMS training, be paid $10.00 per call inside the city limits only. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Alderman McLelland moved, with a second by Alderman Hoffman, to accept the Fire Chief report. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Alderman McLelland suggested that businesses with two or more employees be allowed to place a button on the city’s web site at no cost to the business. Alderman Hoffman moved, with a second by Alderman Roberts to allow this. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Alderman Roberts moved, with a second by Alderman McLelland, to adjourn the meeting. On voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm.
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2012 2nd Quarter In Review
by Becky Jeffcoat
April 4, 2012 A Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Randy of Lene of La Plata, hit a deer on Highway 156, near Novelty. Lene sustained moderate injuries in the accident. A mobile meth lab was discovered in Macon County, no arrests were made in connection to the discovery. The annual Easter Egg Hunt was held in La Plata with a special visit from the Easter Bunny. C.G. Bunch, of La Plata and Tom Hauser of Bevier were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. The obituary of Dr. Franklin Fisk, Dwayne Magruder and John “Jack” Steadward were printed in this edition. Petty Officer 1st Class Janie Williams presented an American Flag to the La Plata American Legion. In “Yesterdays” - 40 years ago - Duane Turner and David Eitel were elected to the La Plata R-II School Board and A.M. Matteson elected Mayor of La Plata. 50 years ago - Harry Williams and Holland Clem were elected to the La Plata School Board and Donald Crawford was re-named Mayor of La Plata. The City of La Plata hired George Hansen as Golf Course Manager after the retirement of Tom Cupp. Caleb Pagett left on February 1st for the Philippines to embark on his life’s journey. Rachel Love was chosen as the Home Press Bevier Student of the Week. Garret Bailey was featured as Bevier’s Artist of the Week. Binder Back Auto Body was featured as our Business Spotlight this week. Compton’s Liquidation was offering Pop Up Camo Blinds for $30.00. April 11, 2012 Keith Turner, of Brashear and Kelli Wilson of Bevier were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Wayne McGee of Bevier was recognized for 31 years of service at the City of Bevier Water and Waste Superintendent, he was given a plaque from the city. Louis Fiquet was chosen as the Home Press Student of the Week. Jenna Ross was the Artist of the Week. The Tree House Cafe was featured as our Business Spotlight this week. Cindy Maher was awarded a plaque for being the Tri-Star Venture 2012 Biscuit Bake Off Winner. The OES Art and Craft Show was advertised as being held on April 21st. Trinette Peukert was appointed as the new Bevier City Clerk after the resignation of Beth Faught. Otha Vobornik celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and family. Christina Templeton was pictured as she signed a “Letter of Intent” to play softball for Missouri Valley College in Marshall. Stolen property was recovered in Gifford as Lynette Roberts of La Plata and Frank Salsberry were arrested on theft charges. Charlie Thompson was re-elected as Mayor for the City of La Plata. Lisa Lene, Red Cross Disaster Services Coordinator was pictured presenting a Public Safety Hero Award to LPD Officer, Maurice Crow. Camrie Feinberg and Logan Smith were pictured with their Youth Turkey Season kills. Lowell Hormann’s obituary was printed in this issue. Guy and Juanita McConnell celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. April 18, 2012 Chandra Robbins of Callao and Larry Childress of Brashear were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Renee Krona and Bruce and Wendy Bouman were pictured in front of the wall they painted in Remembrance Wall of Harry Neeson. The Bevier Art Club traveled to the Chicago Art Institute. Memphis Buster was the Home Press Student of the Week. Lanie Witt was the Home Press Artist of the Week. Rick’s Service and Tire was our Business Spotlight this week. The Great Crusader’s Bake Off at the Macon Tri-County Christian School “May Day” was scheduled for May 5th. Bevier Senior High Academic Bowl Team was pictured as they won the Conference Trophy on Saturday, March 24th at New Cambria. The City of La Plata promoted Cory Cook to Electric Supervisor. Brashear Prom was scheduled for April 21st at the Kirksville Country Club. Jeff Case and Brandon Mack were pictured as they were sworn in to the La Plata R-II Board of Education. Edward Pavlovich was to celebrate his 88th birthday on April 28th. John Gaughan celebrated his 83rd birthday with family and friends. The obituary of Mary E. O’Connell was printed in this edition. The birth announcement of Kade Rylee Simmons, son of Tyson and Mollie Simmons was printed in this issue. In “Yesterdays” - 30 Years Ago - Julie Moore, Atlanta student, won first place on the state level in the annual Journalism Contest. 40 Years Ago - Dr. Woodward was re-elected at Atlanta Mayor. 50 Years Ago - Dr. Carl Rinker was appointed the new Macon County Coroner. Al Brockenfeld, a well known hardware merchant in La Plata, unexpectedly died at the age of 58. April 25, 2012 Gail Bixenman of Callao Lena Faye Young of La Plata were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. The Bucklin Legion and Auxiliary members attended the welcome home ceremony for the Missouri Army National Guard 548th Transportation Company. Matt’s Market, LLC was featured at this week’s Home Press Business Spotlight. Dakota Nute was featured as Home Press Artist of the Week. Atlanta Principal, Robin Carter was caught on camera kissing a cow, as the Atlanta students won her challenge of raising $1,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research with a Math-A-Thon. Brashear Prom King and Queen for 2012, Joe Clarkson and Chandi March were pictured in their formal attire. Church WithOut Walls announced the winners of the Easter Egg Hunt, which were Harley Bergfield, Keel Wooten and Owen Baker. La Plata High School Prom King and Queen were Weston Smith and Rachel Shahan. In “Yesterdays” - 20 years ago - Jeff Bragg caught a 12 pound catfish at a La Plata fishing hole. 30 years ago - Les Sulzbegber made his first Hole-In-One at the La Plata Golf Course. Gerald Miller died at the age of 58. 40 years ago - The LHS girls track team placed first at the Tri-County Conference Track Meet. A tube of biscuits sold for $.09 at C&R Supermarket. 50 years ago - All teachers at La Plata R-II resigned their contracts. May 2, 2012 Ron Gillette of Moberly and Mariam Farrington of Callao were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. The Life and Times of Jean Ray Clark began their debut in this edition. Bevier Prom Royalty was pictured. They were Gregory Schiff and Valle Wilson. Robert Thomas of Macon FFA was awarded the Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship. The wedding of Christie Lynn Dimartino and Christopher Daniel McLin was announced. Home Press Business Spotlight this week was Ugo’s Pizzaland. Memphis Buster was the Home Press Artist of the Week. MSHP introduced their new canine officer, Justo, he will be working in Troop B Headquarters. La Plata announced the Alumni Association Meeting to be held over Memorial weekend. Atlanta High School Prom King and Queen pictured were Brady Bogeart and Amelia Smothers. The obituary of William Henry Adams appeared in this issue. The National Day of Prayer was to be held May 3rd. The La Plata Bulldogs Golf Team was congratulated for their District Golf Championship Win. May 9, 2012 Louise Julius of Bevier and Trevor Simmons of Columbia were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Macon Count R-IV Prom Queen and King were pictured in this issue, they were Susan Kelso and Thomas Moore. The wedding announcements of Audriana Fraley wed Brian Shelmadine and Casey Nelson and Mandy Raps were in this issue. National Nursing Home Week will be May 13-18th this year. Brylie Watkins was pictured with Dora at her 3rd birthday celebration. Judge Rick Tucker was awarded the Daniel O’Toole Award. La Plata R-II Schools hired and named Craig Noah as their new Superintendent after the resignation of Steve Carvajal. Atlanta Schools held the drama production of “The Haunting at Chip Lake Lodge”. Andrew Perry, LHS Track team, set a new school record of a flying 11’ Pole Vault maneuver. The annual Olie Johnson Fishing Derby was held at the Frog Pond on May 5th. Several young ones were in attendance with their parents. C Y
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The 2012 Graduate Tab was featured in this edition. May 16, 2012 Korina Hurley of Macon and Evadeane Kerr of Mattoon, Illinois were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Macon County Innovation Center was formed to create jobs and opportunities within the county, they will be moving into the old MoDOT building on Missouri Street. The 2012 Graduation section was featured in our South Edition. POET Biorefining announced that they will be celebrating their 12th anniversary, General Manager of POET, Steve Burnett was pictured in front of the Macon plant. Jacky’s Family Hair Care was featured at the Home Press Business Spotlight this week. Mallory Eitel and Jennifer McIntyre were pictured as La Plata Valedictorian and Salutatorian. La Plata R-II received a Distinction In Performance Award at a banquet on April 20th at Truman University. Poppy Days were scheduled for May 18th. The obituary of Bete Ann Bogeart was printed in this edition JaVaun West was pictured as being undefeated at the University of Indianapolis. He is a 2008 graduate of AHS and was 7-0 from the mound for the Greyhounds. Three students from LHS were pictured as they signed “Letters of Intent”. Dalton Smith, golf, Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Peyton Swift, basketball, Central Methodist in Fayette and Weston Smith, golf, Missouri Valley College in Marshall. May 23, 2012 Sally Adams of Bevier and Billie Hettinger of Brashear were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Bevier 8th Grade graduation was held with sixteen students advancing to Junior High School. The birth announcement of Maria Grace Evans to Mark and Danita Evans of Silver Springs, Maryland was printed. Ugo’s Bait House was featured as the Home Press Business Spotlight of the week. Jane Krienke, was introduced as The Home Press summer intern from Truman University. Ashlee Collins and Aaron Cosby announced their upcoming marriage. Three eighth graders were pictured from Bucklin R-2 District as they graduated on May 11th. Logan Smith, age 13, scored two holes-in-one in the same round. Emily Holbrook and Kaitlin Spearman were Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Atlanta High School. Graduation was held May 20th. The obituary of Louis Edwin Pyle was printed in this issue. The City of La Plata approved the memorial to Adam Thomas, “Fallen Soldier Cross” to be placed in the city park. La Plata Elementary Kindergarten graduation was held on May 14th. 36 students participated. The 6th grade class held their graduation on May 15th. The La Plata Golf team brought home 4th from the State Tournament. May 30, 2012 Mary Lou Britt, of Bevier was saluted as a Home Press subscriber and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Donny’s Mobile Powerwash was featured at the Home Press Business Spotlight. Jean Ray submitted her fifth story of “The Life and Times of Jean Emily Clark Ray”. Rosie Rhodes, Anita Smith and Wilma Jobson attended the 39th Annual Truman Pilgrimage. Trevor Liebhart was pictured as the winner of the Hillbilly Horseshoe Content held by the Clarence Horseshoe Club. Ashton Wolter and Nick Thomas were Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Brashear. The last day of school for La Plata students was May 18th. The obituary of Jimmie Wayne Davis was printed in this issue. The Oklahoma Indians 4-H Club participated in helping collect food for the Letter Carriers on May 12th. Connie Foster of Callao won $100,000 from a Missouri Lottery Scratchers Ticket. The Men’s and Ladies Golf Associations were pictured as they donated equipment to the La Plata Golf Course. June 6, 2012 Sylvia Agee of Bevier and Laurie Love of La Plata were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. The Macon County Historical Society were compiling information for researchers that are working on their family trees. Pictured were Ruth Masten, Gail Shoush, George Morgenweck and Pat Teter. Michael Brown, age 39 of Arbela was killed by a falling tree. Atlanta FCCLA members donated $600 to Relay For Life. Kaitlin Spearman of Atlanta was presented the 2012 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award. Atlanta FFA held their annul banquet with family members in attendance. The obituaries of Mark David McMorris, Donna Brown and Allen Leroy Hopper were printed in this issue. Piano students of Janis Mitten held a recital for family and friends on May 19th. Those playing in the recital were Chloe Ebeling, Sheridyn Bealmer, Addison Belfield and Brooklyn Carvajal. La Plata City Wide Yard Sales were set for June 16th. The Home Press Business Spotlight featured Hagar Farm and Auto. June 13, 2012 Ron Peavler of New Cambria and Carl Marler of Atlanta were saluted as two Home Press subscribers and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Christina Templeton of Bevier donated her hair to the Locks of Love. Three Macon residents were arrested for Distribution of a Controlled Substance. They were Jacoby Kelly, 23, Crystal Boles, 31 and Stacy Minor, 49, all of Macon. Bernard Davolt, age 88 of Macon was charged with Child Molestation and Statutory Rape. Julie Jacobs of New Cambria was named to the Missouri Valley College Spring Dean’s List. Pat’s Tire Repair was featured as the Home Press Business Spotlight. Clarence Homecoming was scheduled for June 15th and 16th. Home Press announces the purchase of another sister paper, The Monroe County Appeal of Paris. The obituaries of Roland G. Minor and Opal Irene Summers were printed in this issue. Church WithOut Walls honored their graduates with cake and punch on Sunday, May 20th. The La Plata Class of 1955 held their 57th reunion at the Red Rooster in La Plata. La Plata Track members place at State. Mallory Eitel, Seth Brown and Taylor Snodgrass received medals. June 20, 2012 Bruce Latchford of Callao was saluted as a Home Press subscriber and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Premier Veterinary Services were featured at the Home Press Business Spotlight. Bucklin Class of 1952 held their 50th reunion at Tall Paul’s in Bucklin. The Illinois Bend Sew in SO’S were pictured. These ladies volunteer their time to work on church projects and make “ditty” bags for hospital patients. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile was in La Plata on Monday, June 11th. Sherry Pippin of La Plata was pictured as a volunteer donor. City of La Plata puts curfew on golf course play. Vacation Bible School was scheduled for June 25th - June 27th at the Atlanta United Methodist Church. Jerry Thomas returned home from the hospital on June 13th after a prolonged stay due to burns received after a his house caught on fire and was destroyed. The annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament was held in La Plata on June 17th. Several teams participated, teeing off at 7:00 a.m. June 27, 2012 Jerod Thurman of Atlanta was saluted as a Home Press subscriber and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Miranda Hruska, age 19 of Atlanta was transported to Samaritan Hospital after she lost control of her car, trying to avoid another vehicle, struck an embankment, with the card coming to rest on its top. Abigail Shaffer, age 34 was sent to hospital by helicopter, with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle, Joseph Contratto, age 29 of Bevier was taken by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital. An early morning fire on June 21st found a semi-truck, owned by Bud Moore engulfed in flames. It was ruled an electrical fire, the truck was totaled. On Friday, June 22nd, Dan Larsen, age 50, of Kirksville was taken to NRMC with moderate injuries, after his vehicle was struck by Donna Kelly, age 73 of La Plata. The La Plata Ladies Golf Association held their 30th annual tournament and luncheon on June 19th. C Y
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COMMUNITY NEWS Bits From Bucklin by Doris Noah
Bucklin’s Eldest Lady Adds A Candle It’s difficult to believe the spry little lady sitting with me at her kitchen table will be trying to fit 94 candles to her birthday cake February 13th, 2013. Jessie (Carter) Sappington was born up at North Salem in 1919 the oldest daughter of Oral and Mina Carter. When she was in her teens the Carter family lived in the High Hill Community. Jessie started teaching Sunday school at High Hill Church when she was 13 years old. She taught classes in several Sunday schools for over 72 years. Jessie married Emmett Eugene Sappington in 1942 and they were the parents of five children. Emmett passed away in 1961. According to Jessie her children Howard, Belita, Carter, Kenneth and Joy along with their families see to her every need. A visit with this gentle lady is always a pleasure. She is interested in so many things. While we talked she laughed and said she is getting out of shape being indoors all winter. She usually works in her flowers and yard any time the weather permits. A grandson brought her a set of bar bells but she has misplaced them so she does her other exercises indoors and looks forward to warmer weather. Using the extra time in the house well Jessie is studying the book of Revelation with Billy Graham’s book Approaching Hoofbeats as a study guide. If you would like to send a good wish to Bucklin’s honored eldest lady her address is 201 E Second Street, Bucklin, Mo. 64631.
Welcome Reid Switzer Thompson A get acquainted party was held Sunday afternoon in honor of Reid Switzer Thompson. The little son of Ben and Tracey (Switzer) Thompson was born January 3rd, 2013. He napped all through the party so big sister Caroline helped with the opening of his gifts. As Caroline was celebrating her 2nd birthday January 5th, she found there were several gifts for her as well. Happy Birthday Cy Noah Hank and Pat Noah were in LaPlata on January 26th, to help their grandson, Cy
Noah, celebrate his 11th birthday. Cy’s brothers, Hank L., Tucker and Cooper prepared the birthday supper for their family then served a special birthday cake with ice cream. Cy’s parents are Craig and Julie Noah. Dixie (Moore) Perkins Passes Away Dena Peterson received word of the passing of Dixie (Moore) Perkins. Dixie Perkins was the only daughter of the late Blaine and Ida (Lundy) Moore. She has several cousins and other relatives in the Bucklin area. Dixie Perkins and her late husband Warren Perkins had made their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico for many years. Happy Birthday Lenell Hughes When they stopped for their dinner break the ladies at the Methodist church quilting group had a special party planned for LeNell Hughes. LeNell celebrated her birthday February 6th, 2013. Guests were her husband Raymond, Evelyn Riley, Corrine Ritchie, Doris Noah, Marilyn Williams, Thelma Jones, Peggy Finney, LouEtta Saltsider and Pastor Monty Montgomery. LeNell received cards, gifts and a Happy Birthday serenade to mark this special day. Ninth Annual Spaghetti Dinner Plans are being finalized for the ninth annual Spaghetti Supper at the United Methodist Church here in Bucklin. The date is Saturday February 16th with serving to start at 5:00 p m until 7:00 p m. This is a great supper and good time to visit with your neighbors while the Methodist men do the dishes. Call their chief chef George Behrman if you would like more information. Congratulations Mark and Amy Anderson Mark Anderson and Amy Gearhart were married recently in Columbia, Mo. Mark is the son of former Bucklin Christian Church interim pastor Lyle Anderson and Mary Anderson and is well acquainted in this area. Company Marj King had relatives, Bill and Barbara Stagg, Pearl Olinger and Beverly Bandy, at her home for an afternoon of visiting and card games. Church Fellowship Dinners The United Methodist Church had their monthly fellowship dinner following morning worship. Host committee for February was Paul and Kim Harrison, Corrine Ritchie, Steven Ritchie and the Monty Montgomery family. The Bucklin Christian Church had their fellowship dinner at noon February 3rd, with the following serving as the host committee: Dena Peterson, David and Lynn Akins, Ray and Patricia Peterson and family, Frances Jenkins, Jerry and Betty King, Ed and Rose King. Help A call came last week from John Othic requesting information about his great grandparents. Michael and Mary Ann Qualey lived in Bucklin in the late 1890’s. Mrs. Qualey takes to make the news newsy.
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Local Author’s Book Becomes A Community Project
“Dreams can come true as long as you’re still alive,” says Linda Truitt and to listen to her speak about her book and what other things she has done in her life, you know its true. Linda recently selfpublished her children’s book called “My Momma Comes Back.” Her first great-grandchild, Bella, who was experiencing the normal amount of separation anxiety when left by her mother while she attended college, work or just going out for an evening inspired the book. Bella’s grandmother wrote a simple song to comfort her and when Bella sang the song to Linda over the phone, she was hooked. “It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live, everyone still has an issue with leaving their child. Twelve million children were left in either professional or family childcare in the US in 2011. The emotions evoked in both parent and child cut across all barriers: economic, education, race, gender and country lived in. In today’s world, it is a big issue,” says Linda. “I am most proud of the audio book because it has the music and I think if there is anything that stays in the child‘s mind more than the book it would be the actual song.” The hard cover book includes an audio version
of the book as well as a recording of the song. Linda said that writing the book was easy, waiting for the illustrations was harder, but making the audio book and spending time in a recording studio was fun. The publishing of the book was an important dream come true for her due to her life-long love of reading. But in the process, she realized that just as important was that the book had become a community project! Author, illustrator, song arranger, sheet music printer, recording studio and musicians are all local Macon County people! Linda did the narration for the audio book. The illustrations were by LaVonia Corbin McQuitty who has written and illustrated numerous books. Lori Kurzejski, Linda’s daughter, wrote the words and music and performed vocals. Other vocals were by Savannah Truitt, Linda’s granddaughter. Beth Dixon did the music arrangements and keyboards. John Bales played drums and guitars, and the CD was recorded, mixed and mastered by Steve Chant at SMC Audio Services, LLC. Linda is very proud that everything could be done here in Macon County and said that is one of the things she likes to focus on when talking about the book. According to Linda, writing takes short time
and marketing takes forever. “It was like God was sitting on my shoulder saying ‘you should probably do this’”. She decided to self-publish thinking she might not have the years it takes have her manuscript to be accepted, have it printed and then marketed. By self-publishing, it only took about 5 months. “Self-publishing is a leap of faith and you just have to decide how big of a leap you can afford to take.” Her and her husband had to decide on a dollar amount they wanted to spend of their life savings and “if we lost it, well then, we lost it!” They decided they would pretend they went on “some big vacation and got sick on the cruise.” Linda Truitt comes from Shelby County and graduated from high school in 1957. The same year she married Jack Truitt and they lived in Macon. For three years she worked as a paraprofessional in special education at Macon R-1, and in 1980 after completing four years worth of college credits in only three years, she graduated from Truman University summa cum laude and received the Outstanding Undergraduate in Special Education Award. Linda then ended up retiring after 15 years of working in high school special education in the Macon R-1 school system. Following retirement, she worked for 7 years as a hospice volunteer with MO River Hospice. When they were sold, she became a volunteer in the Macon County Ministries’ Emergency Food Pantry in Macon, and has been the coordinator of that pantry since January of 2012. Regarding the book, “I have no delusions of fame or fortune. My husband’s big dream that I will break even.” For more information about Linda, and to purchase the book “My Momma Comes Back,” you can visit her website at www.grandmasbooksforkids.com.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Explaining Macon Diversified Industries Most people have seen the recycling symbol on bottles of shampoo, packs of paper, cardboard boxes and beverage cans: three chasing arrows, going around and around in a never-ending circle. This is perhaps a great example of what Macon Diversified Industries does, not just actual product recycling, but figurative recycling as well. Recycling products creates money, money creates jobs and jobs are needed for recycling products! (Plus helping the environment and the economy.) Macon Diversified Industries? Sheltered Workshop? Timeless Treasures Thrift Store? Just what is the difference and what do they do? Timeless Treasure Thrift Store is operated by the nonprofit Macon County Sheltered Workshop known as Macon Diversified Industries, Inc. The mission of Macon Diversified Industries (MDI) as a non-profit sheltered workshop is to create dignified jobs for people in the community living with disabilities. Sheltered Workshops was established in 1965, and in 1966 provided employment for 300 people with disabilities, and by 1997, over 8,900 jobs for people with disabilities. Locally, Macon County Sheltered Workshop operates three types of industries in trying to create these jobs: a recycling collection and sorting center, a small hand-assembly production line and Timeless Treasure thrift store. The job skills the employees learn are intended to help them hold jobs outside of the sheltered workshop environment. Missouri Sheltered Workshops receive state funding for the wages the employees earn. However, they must be able to cover “short falls” in that state funding which has been cut more than $2,000,000.00 in the last 5 years. The income generated within the workshop is also applied to staff wages (1 staff member for each 15 employees) and daily operating expenses, from the Timeless Treasure thrift store and recycling center. Because MDI not only provides jobs to the disabled community, and because they work in recycling, they are also allowed to apply for grant money. Some of the grant funding MDI has received was awarded by the Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District - Region G, via Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and helps MDI to purchase equipment and machinery to avoid putting recoverable waste into the area landfills. MDI also relies on private and public donations such as items for the thrift shop as well as recyclable material for the recycling center. According to The Missouri Association of Sheltered Workshop Managers, “The founders and supporters of Missouri Sheltered Workshops were the same persons who founded and supported the companion legislation Senate Bill 40 (voter authorized county tax levies to assist people with developmental disabilities) which was passed to provide local support for workshops and group homes. In 1996, the 80 Missouri counties that have Senate Bill 40 tax levies collected approximately
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$42,292,39 and provided approximately $6,921,392 to more than 45 workshops around the state. It is estimated that more than 25 percent of these funds are used for capital/equipment expenses. (Not all workshops receive Senate Bill 40 funds.)” The recycling center is the biggest of Macon Diversified Industries operations. It has been in place since 1987. They are the only collection center in a 30-mile radius of Macon. They take donations at their main location and there are also collection trailers in Bevier, Callao, La Plata and Atlanta. There is also a bin located at Wal-Mart in Macon. MDI takes clean and dry recyclables. Their current list includes CLEAN AND DRY corrugated and other types of cardboard; all types of paper; plastics resin coded 1-2; all types of textiles, including clothing, shoes, stuffed toys, purses/bags, belts; aluminum beverage cans; small metal items and metal household goods; steel food cans. They cannot accept any item contaminated with body waste; items that may contain hazardous chemicals; recyclable glass; electronics or appli-
ances that no longer work; nor any TRASH. One thing they emphasize is requesting people do not bring trash to the center. It seems to be a growing problem and it wastes space and time for the employees. Items that are not sellable in the thrift store go to the recycling center and are processed. Public donation items that have resale value are placed for sale in the thrift shop. Timeless Treasures Thrift Store, which opened 10 years ago in July, is operated by donations made by the community. By donating items or shopping in the store, it helps to create jobs for MDI and helps pay operating costs. They also offer specials on Mondays in the thrift store (for example: 50 cents off all shirts). Whether you want to collect items for recycling, donate items for resale or even make a monetary donation, please be sure to remember Macon Diversified Industries. It will not only help keep your home free of clutter, help the environment, it will most importantly help create and keep dignified jobs for people working in our community and living with disabilities.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Clarence Chronicles by Patty Truitt
Hi to everyone, can you believe how fast this year is going? Before you know it spring will be here and we will be out in the yard playing in the dirt. I can’t wait to see my flowers in bloom again. Last Sunday I attended Sunday School and Church then Kenny and I went to Columbia to spend the afternoon with our Granddaughter Aimee Bach and her three wonderful children, Courtney is 10, Logan is 5, and Gavin is 3. She has her hands full but she is a wonderful mom and her children are very loving and we love going to visit them. Some of you will remember Aimee from when she lived in Clarence, she is the former Aimee Shoemaker. Gary and Bonnie Chadwell of Clarence, who have left us for the warm weather in Texas for the winter, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 26th. They had supper at Joe’s Crab Shack in Lewisville Texas. Those attending were daughter Mary and husband Kevin, Kevin’s mother Virginia and their son Willard and wife Cara and five other friends. We wish them a very Happy Anniversary. I was sorry to hear of the death of Clara Mahaffey of Shelbyville. She is the mother of Winnifred Grable of Clinton
who is married to my uncle, John Grable. Small world isn’t it? Tuesday my son and his wife, Raymond and Jessica Wood came up for a visit. I gave Jess a lot of old school picture of Raymond. Funny thing, they fell onto her scanner and are now on her face book and some even ran over on my face book. Funny how that happened. Tonight I went with my friend Carolyn Hill to the Senior center here in Clarence for an evening of pitch. We had 6 tables and lots of food. If you are looking for a fun evening come down and join us for a night of cards. The fun begins at 6;30. This Sunday Eric and Christa Harland will be speaking for Sunday School and Church. A carry in dinner will follow the service. Everyone is invited to come join us at the Clarence Christian Church any Sunday. The 24th of this month after Sunday School and Church our youth will host a dinner. They are making money for their NYR trip this summer. Everyone mark your calendars now for the Clarence Homecoming June 19, 20, ans 21. See you their. Till next week I hope all of you have a blessed week. Patty
Macon County OATS Volunteers Meet The Macon County OATS Volunteer Committee met on January 22,2013, at the OATS Northeast Regional Office in Macon. The meeting was called to order by the chairperson Theresa Flennory. Roll was called, 12 volunteers were present as well as Steven Russon, OATS driver, and Sheree Webb, N.E. Regional Director. The minuets, and financial report was given by
the Sect/Treasurer Norma Benson. Unfinished business discussed were ways to make the community more aware of the services offered by OATS, and future day trips. The meeting was turned over to Sheree Webb. The yearly OATS agenda was presented by Sheree, and the group voted to participate in the Bakeless Bake Sale fundraiser to be mailed in March 2013. All agenda items were pre-
sented and discussed. Next meeting will be March 18,2013, at the OATS Northeast Regional Office, the address is 3003 Jim’s Road Macon at 10:00 am. The meeting was adjourned. Anyone wishing a ride to the meeting, or wanting to schedule any OATS rides, can call either 1-800-6546287, or 660-395-3041, between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday.
Clarence Accelerated Elementary Honesty Awards
Clarence Elementary recently gave awards for their Accelereated Honesty Program. Pictured (left to right): front row - Evan Waller, Lauren Schoonever, Vinni Clair, Daizie Mozee-Williams; back row - Connor Harre, Bethany Ziebarth, Norma Wood, Story Smith, McKayla Choates, Charlie Hall, Caleb Bode, Cooper Stevenson, Bailey Schoonover.
Gilbreath McLorn Board Of Trustees Meet Three members of the Gilbreath-McLorn Board of Trustees, Ann Bullock, Judy Williams, and Becky Mohan, met at the Home at 4:30 P.M. on February 7, 2013. Ann chaired the meeting. The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved with two corrections. No January meeting was held. Treasurer’s report was read and approved. New Business - Ann said that Sara Gates wedding dress is over 100 years old. She will look
into having it preserved. The steps to the shed in the back are sinking into the ground. Ann found some concrete slabs in the basement, and when the weather is better, will see about putting them under the stair sides so they won’t rot. The two Boston Ferns will be taken to the porch this summer. February 24, Epsilon Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, will hold the Senior Tea, for senior girls and their mothers, at the Home. Alpha Beta Alpha chapter will be hold-
ing the Easter Egg Hunt here, with the date to be announced. Judy voiced her desire to see the McLorn artifacts at the Museum of Art and Archeology at the University of Missouri. It was decided that the Board would do that. The articles that are not on exhibit are stored in the basement, and it might be possible to see those also. The next Board meeting will be March 7, 2013, at 4:30 P.M., at the Home. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
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Valentines For Over 57 Years
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Don & Susan Lenon
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by Becky Jeffcoat One of the sweetest couples in Macon County would be a description that I have for these two wonderful people who have called one another man and wife since 1957, as they were married that year on January 18th in Macon. Don, serving in the United State Navy, said he had a friend on the ship who was from Paris, Missouri, who of course had a girlfriend back home in Mexico, Missouri and of course that girlfriend had a friend, her name was Susan Ross. Well Don sent Susan a letter and she responded. After weeks of letter writing it was finally time for Don to return home on leave. He told me, he drove over to meet Susan and that was all it took. Their first date was a day at the Old Settlers Picnic in New Florence, Missouri. They have been together ever since. After his discharge in 1956, during their dating months Don worked the weekend shifts and in order to spend time with Susan he would drive over to pick Susan up and bring her to his parents home, she would stay the weekend and he would take her home on Sunday. After their marriage the couple lived in a home north of Macon until purchasing and moving to their farm, southeast of Macon in 1958, living their until 1991 when they bought their current home in Macon, which Susan says was a big mistake. They love life in Macon, but wish to still be on the farm, where Don raised and bred White Pointer puppies and Susan enjoyed all the animals. Today in Macon, they have a small Pomeranian named Sophie and Susan enjoys feeding the neighborhood raccoons and strays. Don told me that the first harsh words ever spoken between them was when Susan put her feet up on the dash of his brand new 1956 red and white Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe, bet she never did that again. The Lenon’s kept busy during their young married life with Don working at Peabody Coal and then for Associated Electric when they were bought out, retired in 1993. He now enjoys hunting quail, deer hunting, fishing, anything outdoors and serves as a Deacon at the Chariton Ridge Baptist Church. Susan worked for over 20 years in the activities department at Macon Health Care Center and is now a volunteer at Loch Haven Nursing Home and Clarence Care Center, as well as being a children’s Sunday School Teacher. Don and Susan have two sons, Kelly and his wife, Christiana Lenon of Kansas City and Scott Lenon of Columbia.
by Becky Jeffcoat This couple, with all their wit and charm have brought into this world two of the most handsome young men I’ve ever met. Ralph and Kelcey met at the Community Presbyterian Church, where the kids played a lot of basketball and for this couple, H.O.R.S.E., which if you ask Kelcey, she won most of, but Ralph will never admit it. Kelcey mentioned that their first date would of been a movie and something to eat, and were high school sweethearts for several years before marrying at the very young ages of 19 and 24 on September 12, 1992. They have always lived in La Plata and are very busy parents in the community and Kelcey says that living in their hometown has always been very important to her and Ralph, as they love being close to family and friends and it makes them warm inside to watch their boys embracing the same joys that they did growing up. Kelcey and Ralph have several relatives in the area as well as close friends. You might see them at ballgames, even if their child isn’t participating, but Bulldog Backers is what they are for sure. Their boys, Weston, age 18 and Logan, age 13 are very active and keep them hopping. The boys, as well as dad, enjoy golfing, participating in father and son events or just a leisurely day at the course, besides the normal boy hobbies of football, basketball and any outdoor sports. Kelcey just enjoys watching the smiles on their faces and loves spending time with her family outside the home. She works with the La Plata Veterans Committee yearly getting the luncheon ready, is a member of the La Plata Ladies Sorority and a Bulldog Backer member. With Logan still in school, they both participate in helping with food stands, summer baseball leagues, enjoy spending some time at the lake relaxing and watching movies at home. A tradition in the home is in the making when the boys and Kelcey occasionally wake Ralph up, after he falls asleep in his recliner in the early evenings hours of 8:00 or 9:00, yelling “you are late for work”. Just watching him jump up and try to gather his thoughts of the time of day is priceless, so its a good thing that Ralph has a good sense of humor. Ralph is currently working as a distributor for Budweiser in Kirksville and Kelcey is employed at A.T. Still University. They try to live their lives by the Bible and hope to set examples to guide their family, which from the outside looking in, they have already achieved.
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Alfred & Marjorie McGee Bevier, Missouri
by Becky Jeffcoat I met with Alfred and Marjorie (Sumpter) on a Saturday afternoon and when I arrived at the house in Bevier Alfred was perched in his recliner right next to the front window, soaking up the sun, with his friend, Sugar, their small Maltise that I believe rules the homestead. Alfred told me that that he and Marjorie have known one another for years, since he can remember, like forever he said. Even though they had known each other for a long time, they began dating in their young adult life in Arora, Colorado and tied the knot on October 30, 1948. After their marriage the couple moved to Missouri, when I asked why, they both said, because our parents moved here so we followed. That was in the early 1950’s, moving to a farm in Macon County. Marjorie began working for Toastmaster, where she worked for 38 years and Alfred worked for Howard’s Road Construction Company and remembers haying many days for $1.00 per day. Marjorie considers herself or used to, the Egg Lady, as she raised chickens and sold over 2 cases of eggs a week, having over 200 chickens.However before her chickens started laying, Alfred’s onery side emerged when he began putting Bantam chicken eggs in the nest, leaving Marjorie to believe her chickens were laying early and small eggs, but after he left a goose egg in the nest, Marjorie became wise to his jokes. Alfred also told me that he was breaking ice for the cattle one day and found a frozen frog, so he brought it home, placed it in the bathtub to thaw out and it did, then it jumped into the toilet, where Marjorie found it, scared her to death she said. But I’m sure she got him back at some point. I hope so anyway. The McGee’s have two sons, Jim McGee, who resides in VanBuren, Missouri and Wayne McGee, residing in Bevier. They have five grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Currently Marjorie volunteers her time at the Bevier School one day a week in the Home Economics room, loves to knit in her spare time and Alfred, well Alfred stays home with Sugar.
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Baxter & Nancy Haley Mercyville, Missouri
by Becky Jeffcoat Here is a couple I’ve known almost all of my life, I remember them being over at the house playing cards with my parents, giggling and smiling and these two never have anything but a smile on their faces. Nancy said she has known Baxter since the 1st grade at Elmer School. Of course they were friends and playmates then, but all of a sudden, they were dating. In fact their first date was the Macon Drive In and of course Nancy remembers the movie, Guns of Navarone was playing. The couple were married on January 27th, 1968 at the Elmer Baptist Church and lived in La Plata until 1983 when they moved to Guyman, Oklahoma, then on to Colorado, Wyoming and back to their last stop and settled at Mercyville, Missouri. Which most of know as sister town to Elmer. The couple have two daughters, Kimberly Rodriquez and Tessa Parke, three grandsons, Jake, Jackson and Connor and enjoy spending their retired life with their friends and family. Baxter leads a busy day by making stain glass lamps, piddles around the house, does all the grocery shopping and the cooking in the Haley home. Nancy says she just watches him, but she also keeps busy by working with the City of Elmer on special projects and keeping the roads hot by driving all over to get her hair and nails done. You might remember Nancy from the Santa Fe Lake, where she was a caretaker on several different occasions. She keeps the spark in their relationship, even dresses up in Christmas lights every now and then. Baxter’s onery side came out once in Las Vegas when he introduced Nancy as his lady of the evening, Amber, but Nancy got the last laugh, by telling the bartender.... “if I was an escort, why am I paying for the drinks.” Jokes on you Baxter.
Happy Valentine’s Day Baxter and Nancy
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Holly and the residents played “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” Friday morning. They breezed right through the questions and were able to say “YES, we are smarter than a 5th grader!” Mark and Holly took Mildred Walter, Bob Rhoten, Glenn Wallace, and Frank Mason to Compton’s in Macon this afternoon. They browsed through the many tables of items and several ‘treasures’ were found. Ronnie Shores came out Saturday morning and visited with the residents. After lunch, the residents watched the movie “The Great American Circus & Show Trains”. We would like to thank Mary Lee Gingrich and Jim Hill for their recent donations to the Care Center. Have a wonderful week!
Gifford Items February was ushered in with 1 1/2 inches of rain and 2 inches of snow. We have had temperatures down to 5 below zero and up to the teens and 20‘s. The rain was welcomed. There is not a lot of activity in our area, as people are staying close to avoid the flu. Area basketball teams have been in competition. It has been a good time to read or watch TV. Sympathy is extended to the Bob Buck family. I have known that family
since I was a kid, and can remember when he and Verna were “courting”. Words of condolence to Verna, Bobby Lu, Patty, W.R., Mike and Ed and families. The South Gifford Christian Church held a going away luncheon for Nathaniel Iman of Mexico on Sunday, Nathaniel has served as our minister since he graduated from Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly last May. He has taken
a yearlong internship in Chandler, Arizona, to a congregation of about 3,000. He will be working with about 200 youth, Saying goodbye to Nathaniel were Claire, Morgan, Chad and Amanda Belfield, Donna and Jerry Gray, Richard and Sharron Burns, Debbie Newland, Kirby Bailey, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Donna Kelly and Jean Elliot, Roger Jarman, Kim and Leighton Shoop.
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by and did a magic show for everyone. Dale Carr received the grand prize for scoring the most points while playing the carnival games. Holly served popcorn and the residents said their Carnival Day was a huge success! The Friendship Design class met Wednesday morning and made LOVE signs to hang on their doors for Valentine’s Day. Rev.Stan Hudson, from the Clarence Church of the Nazarene, led Bible study this afternoon. Scripture was read from Matthew 14:25-33. Rev. Stan talked about “Staying in the Boat”. The County Kickers were here this evening and danced for the residents. Thursday morning, the Home Baked Love cooking class met and made an Angel Food Pineapple Cake. The residents planed Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Mildred Walter, Loreta Wynne, and Martha Mason.
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trude Edwards, Isabel Hutcherson, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Helen Griswold, Marilyn Stockmann, Jaunita Garner, Blanche Hoffman, Grace Killen, Mary Jane Rainey, Loreta Wynne, Geneva Oliver, Mildred Walter, Martha Mason, Felicia Lomelin, Birdie Judd, Larry Vaughn, Glenn Wallace, Dale Carr, Bob Rhoten, Frank Mason, and Darrell McDowell. The grand prize winners were Larry, Blanche, and Helen. The residents enjoyed listening to Dan Foster sing this evening after dinner. It was a great way to end the day. Holly created a Winter Carnival for the residents Tuesday morning. They had lots of fun playing some classic carnival games, and Vernon the Clown showed up which put smiles on all the residents’ faces! Tim Worstel, children’s minister & senior adults minister from the Macon Crossroads Christian Church, came
Our high school basketball teams have completed their winter season with great results. The boys earned the title of regular season champions in the Four Rivers Conference with a record of 7-0. The girls won their regular season conference title and also brought home the
championship trophy from the conference tournament. The boys won second place in their tournament. We are proud of the hard work and effort both teams have put forth this year, and we appreciate the exciting games they’ve given us. We are
also grateful to the coaches who devote long hours to leading these teams. We believe sports can help build character in our students and can teach them a lot about life. Plus, winning is just plain fun.
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FFA Celebrates 2013 National FFA Week, February 16-23 The FFA Chapters in our area will celebrate National FFA Week, February 1623, 2013. This year’s theme is Grow, and it celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization’s future. More than 550,000 members nationwide will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members come from rural, suburban and urban environments and are interested in the diversity of careers within agriculture. FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural education and hands-on learning, they are preparing for the more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industry. National FFA Week is sponsored as a special project of the National FFA Foundation and annually encompasses February 22, George Washington’s birthday. About National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 557,318 student members as part of 7,498 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at www. FFA.org, on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog.
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Bucklin FFA Officers 2012-13: Front Row (Pictured Left to Right): Kurt Anderson–Vice President of Community Development; Amanda Liebhart–VicePresident of Chapter Development; Tim Akins, President; Lake McCollum–VicePresident of Student Development; and Back Row: Kelsey Almond–Secretary; Dakota Peterson–Treasurer; Jake Jackson–Reporter; Mrs. Valerie Montgomery– Advisor. Not Pictured: Timothy Ware Sentinel.
Bucklin 2012-2013 FFA Chapter Members: Front Row (Pictured Left to Right): Tim Akins, President; Amanda Liebhart, Vice-President of Chapter Development; Lake McCollum–Vice-President of Student Development; Kurt Anderson -VicePresident of Community Development; Kelsey Almond–Secretary; Dakota Peterson–Treasurer; Jake Jackson–Reporter; Second Row: Katlin Elam, Jenna Akins, Kaitlyn Gall, Savannah Jochem, Cyrus Hanson, Dane Robertson, Jacy Pate, Rachel Akins, Jody Brock; Third Row: Chelsey Jackson, Lydia King, Rachel Sattman, Jason Epperson, River Wright, Sydnee Hendricks, Jarrod Poor, Mrs. Valerie Montgomery, Advisor; Fourth Row: Darcy Yaeger, Caley Jackson, Cheyenne Peterson, Faythe Salmon, Kellen Robertson, Cassady Burk, Lauren Leamons; and Fifth Row: Megan Thomas, Brianna Jackson, Dylan Epperson, Damara Riley, Emily Jamison. Not Pictured: Timothy Ware – Sentinel, Andrew Alexander, Sara Brosdahl, Dylan Coram, Lexi Duty, Jacob Maldonado, Jayson Montee, Jarid Riley, Becky Smith, Eva Winfrey.
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Thank a Farmer Week is February 10-16
The National FFA Organization is now accepting applications for its 2013 New Century Farmer Conference, a free event for selected students July 14-20 in Johnstown, Iowa. This exclusive, highly competitive conference is open to college agriculture students who intend to pursue careers in production agriculture. Students picked to attend the conference will be among the first in the nation to learn about the latest technological developments in the agriculture industry will receive business management advice from top industry leaders. The program will also help students develop a nationwide network of industry professionals and colleagues. The deadline to submit applications to the 2013 New Century Farmer Conference is 5 p.m. EST March 15.
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The top 50 applicants will be chosen to participate. Potential participants can learn more about the program and download an application at www.FFA. org/Collegiate. The conference is sponsored as a special project of the National FFA Foundation by Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business; Case IH; CSX Transportation; and Farm Credit with media partner Successful Farming. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 557,318 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,498 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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FFA Celebrates 2013 National FFA Week, February 16-23 The FFA Chapters in our area will celebrate National FFA Week, February 1623, 2013. This year’s theme is Grow, and it celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization’s future. More than 550,000 members nationwide will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members come from rural, suburban and urban environments and are interested in the diversity of careers within agriculture. FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural education and hands-on learning, they are preparing for the more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industry. National FFA Week is sponsored as a special project of the National FFA Foundation and annually encompasses February 22, George Washington’s birthday. About National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 557,318 student members as part of 7,498 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at www. FFA.org, on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog.
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Bucklin FFA Officers 2012-13: Front Row (Pictured Left to Right): Kurt Anderson–Vice President of Community Development; Amanda Liebhart–VicePresident of Chapter Development; Tim Akins, President; Lake McCollum–VicePresident of Student Development; and Back Row: Kelsey Almond–Secretary; Dakota Peterson–Treasurer; Jake Jackson–Reporter; Mrs. Valerie Montgomery– Advisor. Not Pictured: Timothy Ware Sentinel.
Bucklin 2012-2013 FFA Chapter Members: Front Row (Pictured Left to Right): Tim Akins, President; Amanda Liebhart, Vice-President of Chapter Development; Lake McCollum–Vice-President of Student Development; Kurt Anderson -VicePresident of Community Development; Kelsey Almond–Secretary; Dakota Peterson–Treasurer; Jake Jackson–Reporter; Second Row: Katlin Elam, Jenna Akins, Kaitlyn Gall, Savannah Jochem, Cyrus Hanson, Dane Robertson, Jacy Pate, Rachel Akins, Jody Brock; Third Row: Chelsey Jackson, Lydia King, Rachel Sattman, Jason Epperson, River Wright, Sydnee Hendricks, Jarrod Poor, Mrs. Valerie Montgomery, Advisor; Fourth Row: Darcy Yaeger, Caley Jackson, Cheyenne Peterson, Faythe Salmon, Kellen Robertson, Cassady Burk, Lauren Leamons; and Fifth Row: Megan Thomas, Brianna Jackson, Dylan Epperson, Damara Riley, Emily Jamison. Not Pictured: Timothy Ware – Sentinel, Andrew Alexander, Sara Brosdahl, Dylan Coram, Lexi Duty, Jacob Maldonado, Jayson Montee, Jarid Riley, Becky Smith, Eva Winfrey.
National FFA 2013 New Century Farmer Conference
Thank a Farmer Week is February 10-16
The National FFA Organization is now accepting applications for its 2013 New Century Farmer Conference, a free event for selected students July 14-20 in Johnstown, Iowa. This exclusive, highly competitive conference is open to college agriculture students who intend to pursue careers in production agriculture. Students picked to attend the conference will be among the first in the nation to learn about the latest technological developments in the agriculture industry will receive business management advice from top industry leaders. The program will also help students develop a nationwide network of industry professionals and colleagues. The deadline to submit applications to the 2013 New Century Farmer Conference is 5 p.m. EST March 15.
Macon County Farm Bureau 2005 N. Missouri Street Macon, Mo. (660) 385-5010
The top 50 applicants will be chosen to participate. Potential participants can learn more about the program and download an application at www.FFA. org/Collegiate. The conference is sponsored as a special project of the National FFA Foundation by Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business; Case IH; CSX Transportation; and Farm Credit with media partner Successful Farming. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 557,318 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,498 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Macon County R-IV 2012-2013 FFA Chapter - Front Row: (left to right)- Emily Timmerman, Page Thomas, Kailey Grinder, Katherine Huff, Lydia Malloy, Zach Duncan, Alex Porter; and Back Row: Ethan Pulliam, Garrett Coffman, Krissy Bennett, Caley Jackson, Bailey Johnson, Mrs. Kristin Allen, Advisor. Members not pictured: Bailey Ratliff, Charity Mitch, Paula Haun, Christopher Hanks, Kolbie Ricketts and Kaela Herington.
2012-2013 La Plata FFA Chapter - Top Row (left to right): Matt Safley, Brendan Curtis, Cordel Bane, and Grant Gregory; third row: Nathan Petersen, John Boren, Colton Curtis, Cody Love, Aaron Thomas, Elizabeth Janes, LaDonna White, Molly Safley, Makay Belt, Andrew Perry, and Preston Payne; second row: Advisor Jessy Reuterdahl, Baylon Belt, Jace Brown, Logan Curtis, Bryce Gladbach, Trey Jackson, Robert Carmack, Hunter Howe, Dylan Slaughter, Cole Smith, Katlyn Asher, and Grant Marshall; and front row: Ally Gregory, Tyra Douglas, Drew Magers, Dylan Schultz, Jeana Noel, Laryn Pinkston, Jessica Davison, Kalie Lene, Caitlin Crockett, and Alexis Allen.
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2012-2013 Atlanta FFA Chapter - (Left to Right): bottom row - Marty Halley - Vice President, Christina Pennington - Secretary, Ashton Ross - President, Justin Grigsby - Reporter, Lance Weber - Treasurer, Maddie Cuppy - Reporter, Susan Marsh - Advisor; second row - Collan Thrasher, Chase Wait, Aaron Magers, Jessie Simons, Kailin Dunham, Ashlea Pennington, Corey Smothers, Hunter Cuppy, Kaleb Tipton; third row - Nick Romanetto, Ethan Baker, Korbin Gunnels, Austin York, Garrett West, Hayden Petre, Alicia Strausbaugh, Justin Howe; and fourth row - Layne Phillips, John Voepel, Trace Johnston, Gus Allen, Vincent Elrod, Brent McKinstry, Tagan Brookhart, Lane Waddle.
The La Plata FFA is celebrating National FFA Week February 1623, 2013. This year’s theme, Grow, celebrates more than eighty years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization’s future. More than 550,000 members nationwide will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state, and national levels. These members come from rural, suburban and urban environments and are interested in the diversity of careers within agriculture. FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural education and hands-on learning, they are preparing for the more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industry. National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation and annually encompasses February 22, George Washington’s birthday. La Plata FFA members will celebrate National FFA Week by participating in the (following, above, listed aside) activities: FFA Week Activities: Sunday, February 17th Church at La Plata First Baptist Church, 10:45. Monday, February 18th No School
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Food, clothing, shelter, transportation…and so much more are products of agriculture. Join Missouri Farm Bureau and the 113 county Farm Bureau organizations across the state, February 10-16, as we pay tribute to Missouri’s farmers and ranchers with a variety of Thank a Farmer Week activities. The Missouri Farm Bureau Thank a Farmer Week allows us to pause and be reminded of the efforts of farmers and why their work is important to all of us. Today’s farmers grow more food and do it with fewer resources than any time in history. Consumer demands have changed over time, but farmers meet those needs by providing an increasing variety of goods. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, technology and innovations in agriculture allow one U.S. farmer to provide enough food and fiber for 154 people around the world. Even amidst the current grow-your-own environment, most people have little contact with the source of their food supply. Most consumers rely on others to produce some or all of what is needed. Statistics show farm families make up about 2 percent of the U.S. population, yet they provide for themselves and the other 98 percent. Grocery shelves are filled with an overwhelming number of food product choices. On average, nearly 40,000 different items appear in most shopping establishments. Restaurant menus boast a variety of items from which to choose. However, many people fail to connect the dots to realize farmers are the source of their supply of food, says Bob Jackson, Adair-Schuyler County Farm Bureau President. Farmers provide an abundant, affordable and healthy food supply. Consumers in the U.S. spend less than 10 percent of their disposable income on food, based on USDA figures. That amount is less than any country in the world. Other items we use daily come from agriculture. Whether it is personal care products, medical items, school supplies, printed materials, sports equipment, manufacturing or construction, agricultural products are in the mix. “Seldom do we stop and ask ourselves, ‘where did this come from?’ says Jackson. “Farmers and what they provide should not be taken for granted”. Agriculture is an important part of Northeast Missouri’s economy. Farm businesses give back to the community in many ways while they produce food and fiber for the world. So, join the Adair-Schuyler County Farm Bureau as we pause to ‘Thank a Farmer’ for a job well done during our special promotion February 10-16.
Food for America Activities will be going on in the elementary throughout the week. Tuesday, February 19th Conservation Day: Students hear from two conservation-oriented public speakers. Muddy Truck Day Wear your Camo Wednesday, February 20th Official Dress Day · Members wearing official dress will be served lunch in the Ag Building Thursday, February 21st -Teacher Appreciation Day · Students and FFA members show appreciation to the dedicated teaching staff. Friday, February 22nd -Pancake Breakfast: Ag Building 6:00 -- 8:00 A.M. · Pancakes, Eggs, Donuts, and Fruit.
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Deadline For Farmer’s To File Income Taxes Extended To April 15th The Missouri Department of Revenue is providing relief from possible penalties to farmers and fishermen who have not filed and paid their state income taxes by March 1. Farmers and fishermen who choose not to make quarterly estimated income tax payments must normally file their returns and pay the full amount of tax due by March 1. If the deadline is missed, they could be subject to penalties. However, this year the late enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act by the U.S. Congress shortened the time period the Internal Revenue Service could accept tax returns. The result of this situation is
that the IRS will consider the tax returns from farmers and fishermen to be timely until April 15, even if they make quarterly estimated payments. The Missouri Department of Revenue has also decided not to impose any underpayment penalties for missing the March 1 deadline. Brian K. Long, director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, said this decision gives the large number of Missouri farmers (and the smaller number of fishermen) additional time when filing their income taxes. “Agriculture is a vital industry in Missouri, so if unusual circumstances make it difficult for farmers to file their tax returns on
time, the Department will make it as easy as possible for them to comply with Missouri’s tax laws,” Long said. A taxpayer qualifies as a farmer or fishermen for Tax Year 2012 if at least two-thirds of the filer’s total gross income was from farming or fishing in either 2011 or 2012. For more information on income tax filing with the Missouri Department of Revenue, go to http:// d o r. m o . g o v / p e r s o n a l / individual/. Information about filing for farmers and fishermen can be found at the IRS’ website at http://www.irs.gov/uac/ Newsroom/IRS-ProvidesPenalty-Relief-toFarmers-and-Fishermen.
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Farm Bureau Is Celebrating ‘Thank a Farmer’ Week February 10th-16th Part of that celebration is donating food to Ronald McDonald pantries throughout the state. News media in Columbia, Kansas City, Joplin and Springfield are invited to cover a special delivery of food items by county Farm Bureau volunteers to their Ronald McDonald Houses. The food donations are possible thanks to Farm Bureau members throughout
Missouri. The organization’s Promotion and Education Committee coordinates the collection and deliveries of food items which benefit families using Ronald McDonald House charities as a ‘homeaway-from-home’ while their seriously ill children receive treatment at local hospitals.
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Local staff from the Missouri Department of Conservation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Missouri Department of Natural Resources-Long Branch State Park plan to add new brush to previously established fish habitat structures in Long Branch Lake. Seventeen brush piles were added, as fish habitat structures, to Long Branch Lake in 2005. This project is expected to be completed the first week of March 2013. These structures provide many benefits for fish and fishermen. They will attract fish by providing them with shade, a place to spawn or rest, and escape from predators. Other benefits include food sources such as aquatic insect larva
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eaten by small fish and small fish eaten by larger fish. Studies have shown how important fish structures are to the fish, which in turn also benefits fishermen. One such study was conducted at Long Branch Lake in 1981 and showed twice as many bass and crappie were caught per hour near structure than in open water. Long Branch Lake is known for good largemouth bass, hybrid-striped bass, catfish, and crappie fishing. In addition to placing new brush on some of the deteriorated brush piles, there will also be some new structures placed near the handicap accessible fishing dock and along the rocks near State Highway AX.
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The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education. Today, there are 557,318 FFA members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,498 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA members are in grades 7-12 and are college students. •
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If your belly is full and you’ve of the house first thing to check on their strategic goals -- usually eaten today, thank a farmer. It might the welfare of their crops and/or their increasing yields and decreasing sound trite, but it’s ever so true. I animals. They often put in a few hours costs. saw this little “post-it” on Facebook of farm work before breakfast, a meal Farmers cannot afford to make today and it really made me think. followed by office work -- responding bad decisions that jeopardize Why? Because quite simply it is so to emails, purchasing supplies, their livelihood and the success true. I would however like to take checking up on sales, evaluating of their farms. I have never met it one step further and add this – if an American farmer who did not you haven’t eaten yet, but know want his farm to be sustainable that you will, thank a farmer too. or who was not concerned about Structure The National FFA Organization is an But not only that – if you’ve had pollution, water quality and soil integral part of agricultural education FFA operates on local, state and natio something to drink today, other than management. helping make classroom instruction levels. Student belong waterby – best you thank a farmer for So themembers next time you grab to an that as well. ear of corn at the supermarket, come to life through realistic, hands-on chapters organized at the local schoo Because the bottom line is just that. eye the piles of freshly picked FFA embrace Agriculture educators serve as chapt muskmelon, tomatoes or Everyapplications. single thing that we members eat and in relates agricultural science advisors.cucumbers Chaptersorare und findorganized yourself staring drink,concepts in some or taught other way, at the possibilities in the back classrooms to a farmer. Fair enough, not build valuable nationwide, state associations headed bybutcher’s an advi case, take a moment to consider only him. Because a farmer without skills through and executive secretary, often emplo what went into getting these his workers is nothinghands-on at all. It isexperiential learning andHeck, eachwe year of the state department of education products to you. Back-breaking a joint team effort. evendemonstrate their physical programs labor, intense have proficiency lollipops thanks to farmers, in competitions based on States conduct andbusiness host an insight and world politics are all because without corn syrup, which real-world agricultural conventions. The National FFA Organ juggled -- with a prayer that the is made out of…..right corn, weskills. FFA makes a positive the lives of students is governed by a board of directors, temperament of Mother Nature c wouldn’t have difference those either. inBeer won’t devastate finely honed needsbyhops, which comes from market prognostications and state lookingassociations developing their potential for premier and the provides direc farmers. Wine needs grapes which at weather forecasts. Then it’s back calculations -- to bring each leadership, personal growth and career program materials and support fortolo come from farmers too. to more farming tasks, and maybe a harvest to fruition, each animal success through education. chaptersmaturity. and state FFA associations. Farmers put their lives Everyone eats. All of us agricultural go to the drive into town to pick up the supplies store and purchase groceries. And they ordered. These farmers’ days are and businesses on the line every day to get the best food they can yet, how many of us understand the filled with a high degree of physical Federally Chartered food production system that we rely labor along with tactical decision- on your table. Not one bite should was organized nationally in 1928 be taken for granted. upon? Most of the people I know making, all the while keeping FFA in mind have very strong opinions about Kansas City, Mo. In 1950, Congress gr food, not only about the types of FFA a federal charter, making it an in food they prefer but also how that part of public agricultural instruction food is made and gets to them. Many folks have a romantic under the National Vocational Educa notion of a family farmer getting up Acts. FFA receives no federal funding when the rooster crows at the crack Without delay he’s upU.S. eachDepartment day before the crack of dawn. of Education provid of dawn, and starting the day with a huge breakfast -- made with food After breakfast, a kiss from hisleadership wife, he yawnsand and pulls his work boots on. helps set direction for from the property -- before heading Out the door he stands with pause to smile atstate the gold-blue sky. agricult as a service to and local out to ride about on a tractor. I The rooster crows and the man steps off with purpose in his stride. education programs. know family farmers who live their There’s livestock to feed and fences to mend, till the soil and plant some seed. lives close to this idyllic notion. His list of chores has noScience, end for there’sBusiness, a hungry world toTechnolog feed. The family farmers I’ve been acquainted with indeed rise very This is what he’s called to do as steward of God’s good Earth. Thebefore, National FFA Organization early, often well before sun-up. Like his father and the fathers ‘twas passed to him by birth. has ev But, there the romantic notion in response to expanded opportuniti The sun has set and he’s earned the right to relax on his old back porch. fades.Membership These hard workers get out available in the agricultural industry. He shuts his eyes and breaths in the night praying tomorrow he’ll rise once more. 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Missouri Century Farm Program by Joe Koenen, Agri-Business Specialist, University of Missouri Extension The Century Farm Program in Missouri has been very popular for many years. Since the 2013 application process has begun I will discuss it in this article. University Extension, Farm Bureau and the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources are the sponsors of the Missouri Century Farm Program. There have been over 7,000 farms recognized since it began in 1976 and revised in 1987 due to the demand. You can apply from now through May 15th (although a late fee applies after May 1). In order to qualify, the farm must have (1) been owned by the same family for 100 consecutive years or more as of December 31, 2013; (2) line of ownership from the original owner can be children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews whether through marriage or adoption; (3) present farm of no less than 40 acres and it still contributes to the farm income in some way. You may apple online at http://extension.missouri.edu/ centuryfarm/home.aspx or come into the Macon County Extension Center at 514 E Briggs Drive, Suite D (across from Bank Midwest in Macon) and they will be glad to help you. Documentation is needed. If you have a farm that for some reason went out of the family for a very short time due to specific circumstances (lender taking back for a few days in the 1930’s and then deeding back to same family) please contact us as they can still qualify in certain cases. The fee is $65 which includes a metal sign and you can order replacement signs if you need one of those also. It is an excellent program and I hope you’ll apply if you qualify. Don’t wait until the last minute when you get busy or forget! REMINDERS Your local Extension Center has farm lease forms, farm record books, Farmer’s Tax Guides, tree seedling order forms and many other resources available in the office. Some do have a fee while the tree order forms and Tax Guides do not. Contact the Macon County Extension Center at 660-385-2173 if you have questions.
Veterinarian Comes To Aid Of Injured Eagle
The University of Missouri Raptor Rehabilitation Project recently stepped in to help an American bald eagle that is a resident at a raptor facility in Illinois. Lincoln, who is approximately 7 years old, was discovered with a broken leg and an injured wing the morning of Jan. 28 at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center in Quincy, Ill. Workers at the center don’t know just when or how he injured himself, but they suspect that something prompted him to jump and the impact fractured his tibia. “Birds bones are different from mammalian bones and they are especially susceptible to breaks,” said Derek Fox, DVM, PhD, an assistant professor of small animal orthopaedic surgery at the MU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). “Our bones are more dense. Birds’ bones are strong, but they are brittle and they contain air. In the clinic we see two to three fractures each year for bald eagles, but we have two or more owls or red-tailed hawks every month.” Staff at the Quincy Raptor Center contacted Fox and asked if he would be able to repair Lincoln’s broken leg. Although the not-for-profit center lacked funds to pay for the surgery, hospital administrators agreed that the injured eagle could be helped through a collaboration with the Mizzou Raptor Rehabilitation Project. The Raptor Rehabilitation Project is a service and education organization housed at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary students, community members and other MU students volunteer their time and effort in rehabilitating injured raptors and caring for resident birds. Volunteers also help raise public awareness by giving presentations about the ecological and cultural
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importance of birds of prey throughout mid-Missouri. The project is supported by the College and through private contributions. The Quincy facility has a similar mission. Its staff also treats injured birds and returns them to the wild. However, when Lincoln was originally taken there he had an injury to his wing that prevents him from flying well enough to ever be released. He has been training to become one of the center’s educational program birds. Wrapped in a blanket and cradled by his handler to keep him calm, Lincoln was brought to the VMTH Jan. 31 for surgery. Fox was able to use a minimally invasive procedure to repair Lincoln’s leg. The availability of an intraoperative fluoroscopy — a type of intraoperative X-ray machine — at the VMTH allowed Fox to use real-time imaging to insert a small rod down the center of the eagle’s tibia. He then connected the rod to an external fixator running down the outside of the bird’s leg using pins. Lincoln had also sustained an injury to his wing, possibly as a result of the stress of the fracture, which Fox sutured. The procedure was a success and by Monday the swelling in Lincoln’s injured leg had decreased, he was able to use his leg to carry food and perch normally. He returned to his Quincy center home on Monday. Fox said the collaboration helped not just the bird and its caretakers, but also provided a valuable learning opportunity for the College’s veterinary students and Raptor Project members who were able to witness and assist in the recuperation of a bald eagle.
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So God Made A Farmer
And on the 8th day God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker!”. So, God made a farmer! God said I need somebody to get up before dawn and milk cows and work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat supper and then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board. So, God made a farmer! I need somebody with strong arms. Strong enough to rustle a calf, yet gentle enough to deliver his own grandchild. Somebody to call hogs, tame cantankerous machinery, come home hungry and have to wait for lunch until his wife is done feeding and visiting with the ladies and telling them to be sure to come back real soon...and mean it. So, God made a farmer! God said “I need somebody that can shape an ax handle, shoe a horse with a hunk of car tire make a harness out of hay wire, feed sacks and shoe scraps. And... who, at planting time and harvest season, will finish his forty hour week by Tuesday noon. Then, pain’n from “tractor back”, put in another seventy two hours. So, God made a farmer!
God had to have somebody willing to ride the ruts at double speed to get the hay in ahead of the rain clouds and yet stop on mid-field and race to help when he sees the first smoke from a neighbor’s place. So, God made a farmer! God said, “I need somebody strong enough to clear trees, heave bails and yet gentle enough to tame lambs and wean pigs and tend the pink combed pullets... and who will stop his mower for an hour to mend the broken leg of a meadow lark. So, God made a farmer! It had to be somebody who’d plow deep and straight...and not cut corners. Somebody to seed and weed, feed and breed...and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk. Somebody to replenish the self feeder and then finish a hard days work with a five mile drive to church. Somebody who’d bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who’d laugh and then sigh...and then respond with smiling eyes, when his son says he wants to spend his life “doing what dad does”. So, God made a farmer! Author Unknown
Did You Eat Today? Thank A Farmer By Amanda Hanson The American farmer is quickly becoming a dying breed. Over the last several decades, the number of independently owned American family farms has been decreasing at an alarming rate. The state of Illinois alone demonstrates this phenomenon. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, in 1910 there were 253,000 Illinois farms; in 2004 there were 73,000. What is causing this decline? For one thing, it’s not easy to be a farmer. Farmers have to know everything about the crops they grow, from planting to harvest, as well as how to effectively manage the farming business - among a plethora of other things. It takes strategic planning to buy and sell grain in the finicky markets. The prices for which farmers can sell grain go up and down. Farmers have no control over the markets, which often fluctuate drastically from nothing more than a bad report among businessmen. Farming depends heavily upon the weather. What’s more unstable than that? You can’t exactly fill out a dayplanner in neat hourly blocks when a sudden rainstorm rearranges the entire week’s activities. A devastating hailstorm can leave a field of beautiful soybeans in shreds, and a windstorm can cause the stalks of a field of corn to lay flat. A drought can cause an entire year’s harvest to wither while a period of excessive rain can equally damage hopes for the year’s yield. I often wonder how farmers make it through life without a continuous ulcer and heart attack combination. As a result, farmers often find it difficult to make independent farming profitable.
Many have to acquire additional ground to farm for other landowners or take on a second job to supplement the annual income. Sadly, others eventually decide they are unable to keep the family farm and have to sell the land to larger farm corporations. Farming is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. There is no “nine to five” when it comes to farming. Corn and soybeans have to be harvested when they are mature, and farm animals require aroundthe-clock attention. So why go through all this work to be a farmer? Because farmers care about the world we live in. They readily accept the responsibility of providing food and other products for millions of American citizens - a sizable task. Why should average Americans, including college students, care about the plight of the American farmer? Well, for one thing, we all like to eat. Consider these facts, available at the Illinois Farm Bureau Web site: Over the course of a lifetime, the average American will consume 1,239 chickens, two football fields of wheat, seven steers (over 1,000 pounds of beef), enough vegetables to fill 16 pickup trucks, 20 hogs (at an average of 240 pounds per hog) and enough milk to fill 34 bathtubs. That’s a lot of food. And it has to come from somewhere, unless each of us plans to become completely self-sufficient anytime soon. The family farm has been an American institution for generations. From its sentimental value to its undeniable centrality to our very existence, saving agriculture needs to be a priority in the years to come. We must recognize its value and take steps to preserve this agricultural tradition before it’s too late.
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COMMUNITY/CLUB NEWS 4-H Senior Ambassadors
At the January 19. 2013 Member and Leader Recognition ceremonies held at Kirksville Middle School, Justin Grove and Molly West were selected as the Senior 4-H Ambassadors. Both Justin and Molly are members of the Oklahoma Indians 4-H club. They each will receive a $50 scholarship for camp, conference or workshops. They will represent the 4-H organization throughout the 4-H year at the NEMO fair, 4-H week and other community events. Justin’s parents are James and Charlie Grove or rural La Plata. Molly’s parents are Brenda and Tim West of rural La Plata.
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Friday supper and overnight guests of Basil and Marsha Hammons were Elva Thorne of Independence and Jacie Hammons and Josie of Riverside. Saturday dinner guests of Basil and Marsha Hammons were Elva Thorne of Independence, Richard White and Thomas White of Moberly, Julie Kay and Daniel Howe and Sheridan of Novinger, and Jacie Hammons and Josie of Riverside. Elva stayed overnight. Elva Thorne , Julie Kay Howe and Sheridan, Barry and Sammie Richardson, Ozzie, Zadie, Zoie, and Ezekiel were Sunday dinner guests of Basil and Marsha Hammons.
Super Bowl Sunday guests of Ronnie and Beth Garnett were Grady Hruska, Mick Garnett, Courtney Garnett, Josh and Shannon Garnett and Kennedy, Josey and Jenny Garnett, Jill Garnett, Carla and Terry Garnett and Zeke, Rick Tate, and Zoie and McKenzie Pipes. Mae Graham and Rhoda Graham went to doctor appointments on Thursday and ate lunch out afterwards.
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TOPS MO 877 Meet TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with five members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges and Karen C. led us in our “Buggy Song” to the tune of the “Surrey With The Fringe On Top”. Roll call was “did you lose weight, did you journal and how are you doing on our “positive beginnings” weight loss contest?” Best TOPS loser was Janet with Karen C. as runner-up. Barbara G. was KOPS best loser. Gail earned “TOPSi” for the month of January. Our weekly challenge is to not eat candy. After we adjourned Karen C. led us in several “Arthritis Foundation” approved stretches and movements. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660-651-3025 for more information.
Elmer News by Pam Burris
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Bobby Buck. I loving refer of him of being my “other dad”. I grew up with the Buck family and Patty and Bobbi Lou were and are my very best friends and so are their mom and brothers. He is missed. Shawn Burris of Moberly, Myrna Brumback of Bucklin; Kathy Moore of Marceline; Stephen Herington of Brookfield and Dean and Pam Burris along with over 300+ others attended Bobby Buck visitation. Mike and Melanie Tipton of Trenton and Dean and Pam Burris attended the funeral service of Bobby Buck along with about 150 others. Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton of Trenton spent Tuesday night with Roger, Betty and Matt Tipton of Ma-
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La Plata Bulldog Basketball By Becky Jeffcoat The La Plata Bulldogs hosted Bevier on Tuesday evening, February 5th sending both teams home with a loss from the hard floor. The girls won their contest 37-30 over the Lady Wildcats with Hannah Larson ending the game with a double double of 16 points and 13 rebounds. Also scoring for the Lady Bulldogs were Kalie Lene 6, Morgan Kimmel and Sam Jett with 5 apiece, Makay Belt 4 and Taylor Snodgrass added 1. Coach said it was a tough, tight game. The boys put on a grand performance with not one, but two overtimes before
clinching the win 5644. Scoring for La Plata were Baylon Belt 8, Seth Brown 10, Tanner Riggins 17, Hunter Howe 4 and Matt Safley 17. The teams will travel to Green City on Friday. On Thursday evening, February 7th the Bulldogs hosted Scotland County. Senior Parent Recognition Night was also held between games. The boys took the contest by 2 points outscoring the Tigers 61-59. Scoring for La Plata were Baylon Belt 6, Seth Brown 8, Tanner Riggins 22, Hunter Howe 2, Nathan Petersen 10 and Matt Safley 13.
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Defense - Bevier Wildcat Mckenzey Pipes plays defense against Hunter Howe in the La Plata vs. Bevier game held at La Plata on Tuesday, February 5th. (Home Press photo by Randy Bunch)
Atlanta Hornet Basketball By Becky Jeffcoat The Atlanta Hornets participated in the Brashear Tournament last week, playing their first games again the host team, the Tigers. In the girls game the Lady Hornets stung the Tigers with an end score of 52 to 38 sending them to the right side of the bracket making their next game vs. Marion County on Thursday evening. Scoring for Atlanta were Demetri Thomas 1, Samantha Reed 7, Ashton Ross 13, Shalyla Collier 6, Katy Baker 4, Maddie Cuppy 10 and Sheyenne Klamert 11. The boys were also moved to the right side of the bracket and will also face Marion County on Thursday evening in the semi-finals with a score of 66 to the Tigers 38. Scoring for Atlanta were Justin Grigsby 9, Collan Thrasher 13, Dylan Hruska 11, Lance Weber 2, Korbin Gunnels 4, Tagan Brookhart 14, Lane Wad-
dle 10 and Ethan Baker 3. On Thursday the ladies faced Marion County, losing the contest 50-64, sending them to the 3rd Place game. Scoring for Atlanta were Samantha Reed 19, Ashton Ross 2, Shalyla Collier 13, Maddie Cuppy 7 and Sheyenne Klamert 9. The boys were also defeated by Marion County and sent to the 3rd place game. Scoring for Atlanta were Justin Grigsby 3, Collan Thrasher 9, Dylan Hruska 10, Lance Weber 10, Korbin Gunnels 12, Lane Waddle 2 and Ethan Baker 6. On Friday the girls captured the 3rd place trophy against North Shelby with a score of 53-37. On Saturday evening the boys captured their 3rd place trophy, 65-57 over Novinger. The girls record is now 10-14 overall and 4-2 in conference and the boys is 10-14 overall and 5-1 in conference.
Girls Bracket Marion County Saturday, February 16th 3:00 p.m. Brashear Macon County/Bucklin
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Saturday, February 16th 4:15 p.m. Atlanta
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Saturday, February 16th 6:45 p.m. Madison
Boys Bracket Marion County Monday, February 18th 4:30 p.m. Brashear La Plata
Dominc Kagenski, grandson of Beth Buck, left February 5, 2013 for the Air Force. He will be stationed in San Antonio, Texas for Basic Training. His mother, Lynn (Wood) Pullard and husband Jeff reside in Kansas City Missouri. Saturday guests of Verna Buck were Bon and Betty Chowning of Brookfield, longtime railroad friends. They were asking if I had heard from mutual friends, Leon Cook’s girls. No, I hadn’t. It was just a few minutes when there was a knock at the door and there stood Barbara Slaughter of Macon and Karen Henz of Marceline. They had just found out about Bobby. What a blessing. Also joining us were Bobbi Hamlin, Mike Buck, Myrna Brumback of Bucklin, Pam and Dean Burris of Elmer, and Janice Summers. Beth Buck was also a visitor. Cara Voyles visited Sunday afternoon. Peggy Thomas visited Stella Tupple Monday afternoon at La Plata Nursing Home. Randy Baker visited Monday evening with W.R. Buck and family. Naomi and Hannah Larsen and Alexis Allen were recent over night Saturday guests of Firuza Aleva at the home of W.R. and Barbara Buck. Eva Buck was a recent Sunday afternoon guest of Samantha Gran in Kirksville and enjoyed skating
at Leisure World. Bill and Kathy Wolf of Keokul, Iowa, Mike Wiemann of Nauvoo, Illinois, Roy Barnhart of Colcord, Oklahoma, Floyd Dale Olsen of Tonganoxie, Kansas, John and Barb Geyer of Montrose Iowa, David and Susan Tharp of Greencastle, Emily and Josh Hettinger of Kirksville, Wes and Alisha Buck, Brad Buck and Katie Parrish, W.R. and Barbara Buck, Nancy, Firusa and Eva, Dakota McKenzie, Bobbi Hamlin, Adrienne Hamlin of Columbia, Barb Englehard, Eddie Buck, Mike and Joyce Buck, Peggy Thomas, Linda Moore, Cora Voyles and Janice Summers visited Verna Back after funeral services in LaPlata. Juanita McConnell visited Wednesday morning in the Varna Buck home. PAC Dakota McKenzie returned to after spending a week with W.R. and Barbara Buck, being home for his grandfather’s funeral. Christy Bohnet of Ankeny, Iowa was a recent weekend guest of Lenora Grear in La Plata. Neal Matticks of New York soent a few days recently with Shirley and Merl Matticks and hosted a birthday dinner for Shirley and other guest were Lenora Grear, Christy Bohnet, Jay and Toni Matticks. Chase Matticks of Columbia visited later.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
In Re: The Estate of Wanda Dean Dausman, Deceased Estate No. 13MA-PR00015
In Re: The Estate of Alice Marie Farmer, Deceased Estate No. 13MA-PR00011
NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED
NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GRANTED
To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Wanda Dean Dausman, deceased. On February 1, 2013, Penny L. Rice was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Wanda Dean Dausman, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The personal representatives address and phone number is: 300 S. Atterberry Street, Atlanta, Missouri 63530; (660) 239-4649. The Personal Representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 N. Rollins, Ste., 103, P.O. Box 596, Macon, MO 63552; (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent's death: December 28, 2012. Date of first publication: February 6, 2013.
To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Alice Marie Farmer, deceased. On January 22, 2013, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Gary McElwain was appointed personal representative of the estate of Alice Marie Farmer, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The Personal Representative’s business address and phone number are: 1807 Gantz, Macon, MO 63552; (660) 3853778/ The Personal Representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 N. Rollins, Ste., 103, P.O. Box 596, Macon, MO 63552; (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: December 13, 2012.. Date of first publication: February 6, 2013.
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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: The Estate of Helen Joyce Aurig, Deceased Estate No. 13MA-PR00006 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Helen Joyce Aurig, deceased. On February 1, 2013, an amended 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 21, 2012, are notified that Section 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: February 13, 2013. /s/ Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Dates of publication are February 13 and 20, 2013.
Macon County Commission is taking sealed bids for the property known as the Old County Shop located at 305 Sunset Hills Drive. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2013. The bid opening will be in the commission office at the Macon County Courthouse at 10:05 a.m. Bids may be mailed to Macon County Clerk, 101 E. Washington Street, Suite B, Macon, Missouri 63552. To view the property or for more information, please contact the Macon County Commission at 660-385-2913 . Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
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PUBLIC NOTICE DEADLINE TO TURN IN ASSESSMENT LISTS NEARS Macon County Assessor, Alan Spencer, reminds residents that March 1st is the deadline for returning personal property and business assessment lists. Anyone who was a resident of Macon County on January 1st and had personal property to declare must return their list by March 1st to avoid penalties. Lists postmarked on March 1st will be accepted as timely. Statutory penalty amounts range from $10 to $100 depending on the assessed value. Anyone who did not received a list may go to the Assessor’s office in Macon at 101 E. Washington, Bldg. 3, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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The City of La Plata is now accepting mowing bids for the La Plata Cemetery. Mowing will be as needed based on mutual agreement with the La Plata Cemetery Board. Bids must be received in the La Plata City Hall no later than Friday, March 1, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. La Plata City Hall, 101 S. Gex Street, La Plata, Missouri 63549, phone 660-332-7166 or fax 660-332-7286. EOE
Preferred Family Healthcare, a comprehensive mental health provider, has the following opportunity available at our Kirksville, Missouri facility: CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Our Clinical Supervisor is responsible for clinical oversight and management of our adult substance treatment program. A minimum of CRADC or licensure is required for this position. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR Provides supervision of a team of employees providing access to community resources for individuals with mental illness onsite or in the community. QMHP is required for this position. Check out the full posting at www.pfh.org EOE
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B2081 B2018 B2068 B2073 G2374
2012 Buick Regal Gran Sport 2012 Buick LaCrosse CXL 2012 Buic LaCrosse CXL 2012 Buick LaCrosse e-Assist 2012 GMC Acadia Denali
Crystal Red Quicksilver Summit White Summit White Carbon Black
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2012 GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4x4 2012 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 2012 GMC Savana 2500 Work Van 2012 GMC Savana 2500 Work Van
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YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THE SAVINGS ON THESE & OVER 100 MORE PREOWNEDS!
‘08 BMW 528Xi AWD ‘08 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD ‘07 GMC ACADIA ‘07 CADILLAC ESCALADE AWD ‘08 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4X4 ‘08 FORD F150 CREW CAB 4X4 LARIAT
V6, Auto., Sunroof, Heated Leather, 56,xxx mi.
$
G2329A
26,995
Crew Cab, 4x4, 6.0 V8, Auto., Tow Pkg., LT Pkg., 79,xxx mi.
$
G2312A
26,995
V6, Auto., SLE Pkg., 7 Passenger, 58,xxx mi.
$
G2335A
19,995
6.2 V8, Nav., DVD, Sunroof, Leather, Loaded, 29,xxx mi.
$
G3137A
36,995
5.3 V8, Leather, Tow Pkg., Center Row Bench, 44,xxx mi.
$
T1380A
28,995
5.4 V8, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Loaded, 41,xxx mi.
$
G2308B
29,995
‘10 BUICK LACROSSE CXL ‘11 CHEVY TRAVERSE ‘11 CHEVY IMPALA LT ‘11 GMC ACADIA SLT ‘11 FORD EDGE LIMITED AWD ‘10 TOYOTA VENZA AWD
V6, Auto, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Chrome Wheels, 7,5xx mi.
$
C2384
25,995
V6, Auto., LT Pkg., Alloys, 32,xxx mi.
$
K3001A
27,995
Sunroof, Leather, Alloys Wheels, Loaded, 23,xxx mi.
$
C2346
17,995
V6, Heated Leather, Dual Sunroofs, Custom Wheels, 32,xxx mi.
$
T1378
31,995
Nav., Sunroof, Heated Leather, Chrome Wheels, 20,xxx mi.
$
K2073A
31,995
‘10 LINCOLN MKX AWD ‘10 FORD TAURUS LTD ‘10 CADILLAC SRX LUXURY ‘10 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL ‘06 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
Sunroof, Heated Leather, Nav., Chrome Wheels, 39,xxx mi.
$
K2068A
31,995
V6, Auto., Heated Leather, Nav., 36,xxx mi.
$
G2115B
21,995
Sunroof, Heated Leather, 63,xxx mi.
$
K2030A
27,995
V6, Dual Sunroof, Heated Leather, Chrome Wheels, 39,xxx mi.
$
T1400
31,995
V8, Auto., Leather, Alloys, Clean, 71,xxx mi.
$
10,995
V6, Auto., Leather, All Wheel Drive, 69,xxx mi.
$
19,995
V8, Heated Leather Seats, Park Assist, 46,xxx mi.
‘10 CADILLAC DTS
V8, Heated/Cooled Seats, Sunroof, Loaded, 66,xxx mi.
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V8, Heated Leather Seats, Park Assist, 45,xxx mi.
$
K3011A
21,995
V6, Heated Leather, All Wheel Drive, 87,xxx mi.
$
K2053A
21,995
V6, Auto., Sunroof, Heated Leather, Many Extras, 54,xxx mi.
$
V6, Auto., Leather, All Wheel Drive, 36,xxx mi.
$
K2053A
19,995
‘09 CADILLAC DTS
K3020B
23,995
25,995
V8, Heated/Cooled Seats, Sunroof, Loaded, 51,xxx mi.
$
C2370
23,995
‘07 CADILLAC STS ‘11 CADILLAC SRX LUXURY ‘11 CADILLAC CTS AWD ‘11 CADILLAC DTS ‘12 CADILLAC SRX PERFORMANCE
K3004A
24,995
$
G2266B
$
G2023A
‘05 CADILLAC SRX
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V6, Auto., Leather, Nav., Alloy Wheels, 55,xxx mi.
V6, Auto., Heated Leather, Sunroof, 45,xxx mi.
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C2382A
21,995
Sunroof, Heated Leather, Park Assist, 26,xxx mi.
$
K2065A
33,995
V6, Heated Leather, All Wheel Drive, 19,xxx mi.
$
C2362
29,995
V8, Sunroof, Heated/ Cooled Seats, Chrome wheels, Loaded, 15,xxx mi.
$
C2369
37,995
Sunroof, Heated Leather, Nav., Chrome Wheels, 7,xxx mi.
$
K3002A
40,995
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