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Macon, MO “His Story” Life Church brings to life the powerful dramatic production of His Story. “Once upon a time—the beginning of time—before you or I drew breath, He was there.”

His Story is a FREE theatrical production using drama, dance, music, and visual arts to explore the mysteries of God through the revelation of His Names, the problem of the human race, and the Solution to that problem.

Performance dates and times are Saturday, December 8, at 7:00 pm; Saturday, December 15, at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, December 16, at 6:00 pm. All performances will be at Life Church of Kirksville, located at 112 W. Potter Avenue. For more information, visit www.lifechurchkv.org.

Christmas Comes To Carterville Lighthouse Assembly of God, La Plata, located on Highway 63 North will be presenting a Christmas production entitled, “Christmas Comes To Cartersville”.

The Mega Sports Youth and children will be the actors and actresses.

The story takes place in 1860 in a little town called Cartersville.

Production will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 16, 2012.

Everyone is welcome to attend and share in the fun. There will be birthday cake and punch following the play.

Towering Blaze Destroys Historical Buildings In Bevier

By Kathy Liebhart Bevier, Missouri is a small community with heart and spirit.

A community that is held together by the loving, close nit families, some have lived there all their lives and some newer to the community. It doesn’t matter in Bevier, MO how long you have lived in the community, you automatically have a sense of presents and a secure feeling of belonging.

That small community of just over 700 took a big hit when a fire consumed not one, but two historical buildings down town.

At about 12:30 am on Thursday morning, November 29th a resident called 911 to report a fire at the popular Pear Tree Restaurant. Firefighters were on the scene within minutes and found the entire building engulfed in flames. Fire departments from Callao and Rural Macon County were called to help the Bevier Firefighters as they worked hard to save the neighboring Black Diamond Museum but were unable to hold back the towering flames.

Residents and firefighters stated there were several items

saved from the museum, but were not able to save everything. The fire crews assisted MoDot and the utility crews as they are closing roads and preparing for

front south corner of the building. The fire marshal arrived at the scene at about 7:30 am to determine the cause of the fire.

Hamburg Ferry Access Closing For Renovations

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will close the Hamburg Ferry River Access on the Mississippi River starting the week of December 10th until further notice. MDC is closing the access in order to renovate the entrance road.

The access is located at the end of Highway P in southern Pike County, just north of the Lincoln County border.

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a demolition crew to come to the scene and take down the remaining walls of the buildings.

Residents at the scene stated the fire started in the

should seek alternate locations for accessing the Mississippi River.

The nearest alternate public boat ramp is Norton Woods Access. To reach Norton Woods Access, take Hatfield Road east from Highway 79 just south of Elsberry, then turn right on Norton Woods Road through B. K. Leach Conservation Area to reach the boat ramp.

For more information contact Ross Dames, Area Manager, at 573-2482530.

USAF Veteran Honored at Jacksonville United States Air Force Airmen, twenty-one Legionnaires and members of the Sons of the American Legion from Bucklin Green Hills Post 57had the honor to conduct military rites for United States Air Force Veteran Paul Taylor, at Jacksonville Missouri Veterans Cemetery, November 19, 2012. Air Force Airmen folded the United States Flag and held it in honor while the Bucklin American Legion Post 57 contingent fired a three round

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volley and then sounded Taps. Paul Taylor’s only family was his sister in a Columbia hospital. The airman presented the flag in absentia to a running video camera, provided

by Mexico, Missouri funeral home personnel, to be presented and viewed by the hospitalized sister. Post 57 Sergeant At Arms Wayne Kitchen stated, “This is our finest moment – to honor a fellow military veteran when no one else is able to attend his last tribute.”

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LOCAL NEWS

Stump Your Friends!

CWOW Teens Prepare For Revival

This week is of a couple Macon residents, who are they?

Teens from Church WithOut Walls are planning a return to an annual revival in Branson this December 27-29, 2012.

The three-day confer-

ence will include the nation’s leading Christian youth speakers and bands including Britt Nicole, Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North, Thousand Foot

Krutch, Newsong and Casting Crowns.

“We choose this conference because we have had so many teens choose to follow Christ at this event

over the years,” said Aaron Baker, trip coordinator.

“We usually take between 20-30 students and adults on the trip.

Each year, CWOW students review yearbooks and rosters to decide which local teens to invite. Priority goes to students without a church home, those that have not attended in the past and those that are most active in the ministry.

Local partnerships including transportation provided by Brookfield United Methodist Church and sponsors from the Fall Smorgasbord fundraiser help make the trip possible.

For more information, visit www.goatlantachurch.com, email goatlantachurch@gmail.com or call or text (660) 2817777.

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The Kirksville Kiwanis Club is happy to announce the first annual Kirksville Kiwanis Christmas Parade. The Parade will be held Saturday, December 22nd at 4:30 p.m. along Franklin Street in Down-

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Obituary

Iva Lorene Ratliff

The Atlanta Community Club held its regular monthly meeting on November 26th. The carryin meal featured soup and dessert. Virginia Grubbs was in charge of the business meeting and regular reports were heard. The next meeting will be held on December 31st with a grab bag gift exchange.

The group decorated the Christmas Tree and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in playing cards.

Those present were Clifford and Virginia Grubbs, Allen and Ruth Murphy, Donna McClanahan, Kathy Baker, Betty Baker, Lila Wiggans and Deanna Nichols.

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Iva Lorene Ratliff, age 95 formerly of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at the O.U. Medical Center in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Born December 22, 1916 near New Boston, Missouri, she was the daughter of Jewett William and Lola B. (Carter) Webber. On November 13, 1936 in Seymour, Missouri, she married Orval Ratliff who preceded her in death on April 13, 1992.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; three sisters, Deloma Fuqua, Marie Winkler, and Irene Pyle Davison; and one half brother, Gilbert Lee Harden.

Surviving is one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Debbie Ratliff of Edmond, Oklahoma; one half brother, Jack Webber of Napa, California; two grandsons, Matthew Ratliff and wife Tera and Michael Ratliff and wife Allison; two great grandchildren, Taylor and Blake Ratliff; four nieces, Carol Hays, Betty Taylor, Kay Elery, and Sheryl Webber; three nephews, Gary Pyle, Randy Fuqua, and Bob Winkler; and several cousins.

Lorene lived most all of her life in Macon County, Missouri before moving to Edmond, Oklahoma five years ago. She had been an active member of the La Plata Christian Church and the Homemaker’s Sunday School Class, Eutopia Circle, Tuesday Morning Bible Study, La Plata Christian Ministries Board, and American Legion Auxiliary. Lorene loved volunteering at the La Plata Nursing Home and traveling.

A celebration of life was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the La Plata Christian Church.

Burial was in the Elmer Cemetery, Elmer, Missouri under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.

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town Kirksville.

The theme for the parade is “Warm and Fuzzy”.

This theme was chosen because, in lieu of an entry fee for the parade, the Kirksville Kiwanis Club is asking parade participants

to bring new children’s mittens, gloves, hats or scarves. These items will then be donated to needy children in the community.

If you business, organization or group would like to participate in the

Kirksville Kiwanis Christmas Parade, please contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club President and Parade Chairman, Ashley Young at kirksvillekiwanis@ gmailc.om or by calling 660-342-3890.

Ashes Will Not Destroy Our Pride!

by Antonio Prokup, a junior at Bevier High School Ashes in my church have significant meaning and today November 29, 2012 ashes signify the loss, for some in my home of Bevier, of a dear friend.

To most it was the loss of a building but to some much, much more.

Today the Black Diamond building is gone. A terrible fire raced through the structure taking 21 years of restoration with it. The cause of the fire unknown, but the loss very much felt by the citizens of this small community.

For years citizens of this close knit town have worked tirelessly to preserve a piece of history. Fundraising for the Black Diamond restoration was as annual as the Bevier Homecoming. And little by little, their efforts were noticed.

Beautifully carved beams exposed, roof repair, windows replaced, brick walls secured and floors refinished. Parties, wedding receptions, reunions etc have found happiness within these walls. Happiness of course, but I have seen pride as well, in the eyes of the people when walking through the door of this magnificent building. Only pride can bring people together to accomplish so much. And pride is what will remain.

When I looked at the destroyed building this morning all I could see were visions of activities that used to surround that building.

Christmas is a time when activity was great. Decorations placed in the huge wonderful windows, was something I looked forward to each year. The decorations seemed to make the old building breathe again of the life it must have felt daily.

If I feel such sadness, I can only imagine what the citizens of Bevier older than me must be feeling. I heard today that many citizens were at the fire last night trying desperately to save the historical items from the burning building.

When I picture that, I am filled with honor to live in this town. Knowing that the building was in danger, many risked harm to

themselves to save just as much as they could. I’m sure each of them were thinking of their special memories of this building as they faced the heat and raced against time.

Now all that is left is ashes and of course memories. What has not burned with the building is our pride. Somehow, someway, we, the citizens of Bevier will not let this devastate our future.

Bevier has always been a community of strong

traditions and the people of our town will carry on with those same traditions.

Traditions in Bevier are expressed most this time of year. Take a stroll down main street. Yes, there is a blank spot, but look around our lights are still glowing! Especially the train. I feel the pride of Bevier oozing from every Christmas light on our beloved train.

We will rise again from ashes!

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Cut To The Chase

Depot Inn & Suites Continues Brick Walk

The Holidays are Here and the Duck is Lame

by Bob Stallman Its official, the holidays are upon us. We narrowly escaped the rapid fire of election ads and weren’t even finished with the Thanksgiving meal before being fa-la-la-la-la’d with luxury cars wrapped in bows and soft drink-swigging polar bears. As the commercials indicate, December is a time for celebration and giving (and receiving). In the political arena, on the other hand, December is typically a down time. This especially holds true when new congressional members have just been elected and the previous Congress is in lame duck mode. But, if Congress doesn’t act soon on several significant outstanding items, all of our gooses will be cooked.

Deck Congress’ Halls Before we even think about throwing on the Yule Log, we need to get our legislative house in order. If Congress doesn’t make some important decisions before Jan. 1, the U.S. economy will drop off what is being termed the “fiscal cliff.” A plan

needs to be hatched to cut $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years from the deficit, something of which Congress has known about for awhile. If Congress doesn’t act by the end of the year, automatic, across-the-board government cuts will kick in, affecting more than 1,000 federal programs, many of which will impact agriculture. For example, all commodity and many conservation programs will be cut by 7.6 percent next year. And agriculture research, Extension activities, food safety and rural economic development programs are just a few others that will be cut by 8.2 percent in 2013. Crop insurance will survive the first year, but will likely face cuts in year two.

While all Americans will feel the impact, the cuts will slice right through rural America, which is so dependent on Extension services and rural development. With Boughs of Folly The fiscal cliff will also impact tax breaks.

An ­important one for farmers is the estate tax, which will revert from a $5 million exemption at a 35 percent tax rate to a $1 million exemption with a top tax rate of 55 percent. This could impact one out of every 10 farms and make it almost impossible for young farmers to carry on their family operations. The capital gains tax rate will also increase come Jan. 1, from 15 percent to 20 percent. This, too, will greatly impact farmers. Because capital gains taxes are imposed when buildings and farmland are typically sold or transferred to new or expanding farmers, it will become more difficult for farmers to shed their assets or upgrade their businesses. Congress has a lot on its holiday plate during the next several weeks. By the way, did I mention that we still don’t have a farm bill? But, that’s a topic for another day, maybe over eggnog.

Until then, have a happy and safe holiday season.

U.S. Highway 71 Becomes Interstate 49 Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to inform the public of the following: On December 12, 2012, U.S. Highway 71 will be designated Interstate 49.

This change to an interstate designation affects several important aspects of travel upon this route. Motorists, and commercial vehicle drivers in particular, need to be aware of the following: * The speed limit upon rural interstates is 70 mph unless otherwise posted. (Section 304.010 RSMo.) The minimum speed allowed on interstates is 40 mph.

(Section 304.011 RSMo.) All vehicles in motion upon a highway having two or more lanes of traffic proceeding in the same direction shall be driven in the right-hand lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle or when preparing to make a proper left turn or when

otherwise directed by traffic markings, signs, or signals. (Section 304.015 RSMo.) It is unlawful to make any left turn or semicircular or U-turn on interstate highways except at an intersection or interchange or at any signed location. Only emergency vehicles or law enforcement vehicles are the exception. (Section 304.015 RSMO.) No motorized bicycle may be operated on any public thoroughfare located within this state which has been designated as part of the federal interstate highway system.

(Section 307.195 RSMo.) Changing U.S. Highway 71 to I-49 will affect single axle weights, tandem axle weights, bridge formula limits, unpermitted over dimension loads hauling farm implements and agricultural products, and solid waste haulers. The new interstate designation

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will impact enforcement procedures regarding the shifting of loads on overweight axles without being charged with a violation, which is allowed on U.S. highways. (Section 304.230 RSMo.) All size and weight limitations currently enforced on interstates within Missouri will be applicable to Interstate 49 after a 90-day enforcement grace period of December 12, 2012 to March 11, 2013. (Section 304.230 RSMo.) The shoulder of an interstate highway is for emergency stopping only, which includes entrance and exit ramps.

Questions concerning commercial vehicle operation laws may be directed to the Patrol’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division at 573- 5266128.

Additional questions regarding traffic laws or information in this release may be directed to the Patrol’s Public Information and Education Division at 573-526-6115.

Inquiries also may be sent to mshppied@mshp.dps. mo.gov.

The American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation’s Memorial/Tribute sidewalk is underway. Look how far our first phase took us! Keep your orders coming in so we can get all the way across. Come see it at the Depot Inn and Suites be a piece of history.

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COMMENTARY COMMENT

SHEPHERD’S CALL

From the Editors Desk

BY KATHY LIEBHART

kathy@maconhomepress.com

Last Thursday our community of Bevier took a hit when the Pear Tree Restaruant and Black Diamond Preservation Meusum burned. It was tough to see those buildings go and the items lost in the meusum can never be replaced not to mention the ones out of work, but thank God there were no injuries. I want to say we are very fortunate to have the area fire departments and the men and women that come the instant they are called. Bevier is going to have a different look as we drive through, but I can tell you, if there is a town that can get through a loss as this, it is Bevier, MO. On a brighter note, How do you explain the magic of Santa Clause? I always thought I did a good job until my 3 year old granddaughter just about got the best of me this week. Kids are too smart these days!

I have to admit, I love the things that come out of a 3 year olds mouth! We took Brylie with us to pick out our tree and of course she helped us decorate when we returned home.

We decorated the tree and the family room as we do every year. We placed the garland and stockings on the fireplace, and Pop lifted Brylie up to place the star on top of the tree (which is a whole other issue in our household). A few hours later we were sitting in the family room and Brylie went up to the fireplace and felt each stocking. She turned to me with a disgusted look on her face and both hands on her hips and boldly said “Nana, I have been good all day long and Santa didn’t put anything in the stockings yet”!!!

Now, I knew I couldn’t laugh because as cute and funny as it was, it truly was a serious issue. By assuming she has been told the same story I told her mother as a child, I begin to tell her the magic

LIEBHART of Santa and how he only comes on Christmas Eve. By the time we were finished discussing the Santa’s magic as well as the true meaning of Christmas, she has it all figured out. I also had a load lifted off my shoulders when she told me what everyone was going to get this year, that girl is going to save me a whole lot of money as she determined her Unkie, as she calls her uncle Trevor, her Pop and maybe her daddy will be getting coal! Brylie, Kinley, her Mom and I on the other hand will be getting something really nice from Santa. I know Santa will not disappoint a little child! (Pop, take heed to this information)!

As you may have noticed in this issue, there is more community news and articles! As stated in my article last week there will be no more North or South edition, you now get it all in one! That means more coverage area and we will be featuring more community news from the northern part of Macon County!

“From the Editors Desk” will be alternated between myself and Becky Jeffcoat which means you won’t have to read my nonsense every week! Now that is good news!

Be sure and enjoy all the Christmas events taking place in and around Macon County in the coming weeks! If you would like information as to what events and where, feel free to call our office at (660)395-4663 or go to our website’s event calendar at www.hpsouth.com Until Next Time…..

Common Complaints About Christmas

by Dr. H. Wade Paris One would think all Christians everywhere would welcome the celebration of Christ’s birth.

Not so. It is common to hear complaints about Christmas, even from children of the King. Often Christians couch their complaints in theological jargon that sounds pious rather than peevish. Let me give a few examples.

“Santa Claus,” she wailed. “It’s dishonest.

Christians aren’t supposed to lie.” I can speak autobiographically here, for there was a time when I espoused this “doctrine”. In fact, I told my children from infancy that Santa was really their Daddy. They didn’t believe me. They thought I

was teasing them or trying to destroy their hopes for Christmas. Isn’t that a hoot?

I was trying not to lie to my children, and they thought I was lying. I learned to live with and enjoy the jolly old elf. I reasoned if my children learned the joy of receiving, maybe one day they would be on the other side and know the joy of giving.

Then, there is the complaint that Christmas today is too commercial.

We live in a commercial world. Ours is a commercial economy. A common complaint during our recent recession was that people were not spending money. It is unlikely you and I will change our capitalistic system, but we can

by Charlie Thomas, Mayor New procedures have been adopted by the City Council concerning use of the City’s dump site.

If a contractor is being used for tree debris removal, a $30.00 refundable gate key deposit will be required. Failure to return the key for any reason will result in forfeiture of the deposit. A $10.00 per load charge will be assessed if a contractor is used. The gate must be locked after each trip regardless of how many will be needed.

No limbs, branches or tree trunks greater than 12 inches in diameter area allowed as well as any shredded to loss of disposal privileges.

Disposal invoices shall be governed by the City of La Plata’s utility ordinances with nonpayment subject to loss of disposal privileges.

If a resident dumps their own tree debris, there is no charge. If a contractor takes down a tree for

C.THOMAS a resident that is then cleaned up by the resident, there is no dumping charge. Debris from a tree that has been taken down by a resident or contractor is not considered yard waste for normal pickup by city cleanup crews and must be disposed of by the resident or contractor.

If a resident needs access to the dump site for other reasons, this can be granted without charge as long as the activity is legal and does not violate any DNR requirements. The resident or citizen would need to come to City Hall and pick up a key.

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas.

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what about those people who must buy things on lay-a-way? They need time to pay.

For those who think the Christmas celebration begins too early, do the math. This year, with Thanksgiving coming as early as possible, that leaves only thirty-three days for the entire world to celebrate Jesus’ birth.

That is less time than the period of Lent. Do we really think it is too long or are we just grouchy?

Oh my, I’ve run out of room; and there are so many other complaints I would like to cover. Maybe I can get to those next week. Until then—Celebrate! It is the birthday of the King!

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GOOOOOD MORNING Thomas Hill Lake!

The week has been filled with precious memories my lady, sites embedded in my mind like an artist’s hand that never ceases to stop. Your sunrises & sunsets have been truly amazing....yellow hues fill the clouds while pinks, purples, reds and blues canvas your skies. A harvest moon has been appearing the last few nights golden hues and a misty appearance becomes the moon, beautiful but somewhat eerie. The waters have been still, polished like a mirror on the wall. With winter approaching, the cold and stillness beckon me to look, wonder and still behold what your sleeping lands hold. The cry of a coyote breaks the silence at dusk, the lonesome cry of another rings out, then the chattering begins between 3 different packs. Is this a warning or a cry for unity? Never a minute passes that I still look, learn & love!

Thanksgiving Day brought warm weather with the opportunity to enjoy family & friends on the deck. Children’s laughter, cries of joy & fun rang through the air. What a feeling of pride to look at the little ones that will hopefully carry on the tradition of appreciation and love for all that surrounds them.

Watching the kids watch the squirrels and birds, one wonders if they see the same as I do....amazement and amusement fill their faces. Tui & Bella, our Boston Terrier & Shorkie (10 & 5 pounds) give those ole squirrels a heck of a time, I have decided that the squirrels enjoy the chase as much as the dogs do!

The causeway and boat ramps are still being visited by the crappie angler hoping to take home a great catch, these are not your “fair” weathered fishermen, these are the hard core boys bundled up ready for the first bite! My hats off to ya fella’s! Another day has come and gone, another one awaits us, another day to play, listen and enjoy what life has to offer. Enjoy to the fullest, for tomorrow never comes and yesterday is gone.

As always, Love & Hugs from the lake........Connie

learn to live in it as Christians. There is a hymn that says, “This world is not my home; I’m just passing through . . .” While passing through, let’s live like Christians. Remember, Jesus’ world wasn’t exactly hospitable.

Closely akin to the commercial complaint is the protest that “stores begin Christmas too early. They put Christmas stuff out before Thanksgiving.” Perhaps we should view this through the merchants’ eyes. To have what you want on the shelves for Christmas, the merchant must order many months in advance. Merchandise begins arriving in October and November and must be put somewhere. And

We would like to thank everyone for the previous and upcoming year.

We will close Saturday, December 22nd at 7:00 p.m. and will reopen at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26th for the Christmas Holiday.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION Filings for two positions for a term of three years each for the Board of Education of the La Plata R-II School District will take place December 11, 2012 through January 15, 2013 during the school district’s business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2013. The office will be closed for Christmas vacation beginning at 12:30 p.m. December 21, 2012 until January 7, 2013.

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COMMUNITY NEWS TURKEY TROT RUNNERS

Several Macon runner’s participated in the Annual United Methodist Church 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day in Moberly. Money raised from the run goes to the Cristos Center. The run/walk had 234 participants in this years event.

Front Row: Heather Ballance, Sharon Lees (2nd in age group), Lesley Heizman, Debbie Baker, Sandy Smith. 2nd Row: Dawn Bright (2nd in age group), Kevin Linear, Kaleb Mosley, Sam McDowell, and Scott Ballance (3rd in age group).

Local Retired Farmer Publishes Book Imagine clinging to the cracks in the bark of a large tree high above a rocky bluff, not knowing how you would ever make it back to solid ground! Then imagine crossing a swollen river on an ice jam, when the ice begins to shift, and you barely make it across before it breaks loose and surges down the river!

Experience these adventures and more through the words of seasoned Missouri farmer, Thomas R. Thurman, who has spent decades falling into precarious situations in the wilds of America, and maneuvering out of them through his wits, with Gods help.

Thurman is a lifelong farmer, hunter, conservationist and adventurer. In this, his first book, he reflects on some of his most exciting and memorable moments.

Within the pages of this book is something for everyone; stories of adventure, stories about nature, stories of nostalgia and some of the most unusual and amusing things you will ever read about.

Three Lives Left? Is a book sharing the six times, by the Grace of God Thurman survived life threatening situations.

The book is available at all C&R Supermarkets or by calling toll free (855) 228-7167.

La Plata TOPS #877 Meets

TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, November 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with seven members weighing in.

Gail led the meeting.

The group opened with the TOPS and KOPS pledges. Roll call was “did you lose, did you journal and what did the holiday do to you?”

The best TOPS loser was unusual as it was a 3-way tie. Karen C., Gail and Nancy placed Best KOPS loser was Barbara G. Gail earned “TOPSi” for the month of November.

Because there were three TOPS losers the group decided on three weekly challenges. Use portion control, have only three starches per day and eat no candy.

The program was “TOPS Bingo”. Prizes were Christmas related items.

Janet is in charge of the Christmas meal and Barb Y. is in charge of the program. These gals always have wonderful and fun ideas. The meal is December 8th.

The members are seriously working on their goals for the end of the year weight loss contest.

Recipes and holiday ideas and fellowship were shared before adjournment.

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Thank You We extend our sincere thanks for the food, flowers, memorial gifts, cards, calls and hugs during our loss.

Special thanks to La Plata Nursing Home, Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata Christian Church, Illinois Bend Friends, Sara Beth, John and Debbie, and Pastor John and Lois Davison.

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THANK YOU It is our pleasure to honor our Veterans at the Veteran’s Day Luncheon each year but we wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of this wonderful community.

We would like to say THANK YOU to: Silver Rails Event Center, AirEvac-Russ Riggins, SunBrite, The Home Press, The Depot Inn & Suites, Creations by Lisa – Lisa Tuggle McDow, Macon Wal-Mart, AVON – Tracey East, Lap Robes 4 Vets, Katy’s Kreations - Katy Sawyer, Dermatology Skin Spa – Dr. Lloyd J. Cleaver, DO, Gary Simmons – Shelter Insurance, Santa Fe Espresso, Show-N-Off Photography, La Plata Christian Church, La Plata Short Stop, La Plata R-II Schools, La Plata Ladies Sorority, La Plata State Bank, La Plata Men’s Golf League, Admire Evergreen, La Plata Fire Department, HH Rentals – Jeff & Sherry Hagar, La Plata Pharmacy, La Plata City Hall, Reynolds-Martin Post & Legion Auxiliary, La Plata Lumber, D’Zines by T, Alpha Beta Alpha, Dr. J. Tod Sylvara, Bulldog Carwash, Atalpal Club 1, Beta Sigma Phi Upsilon Mu, Golden Eagle Distributing, Gerstley’s Country Crafts, Phil & Karleen Randolph, Amy Cox, Gary & Paula Thompson, Evelyn Falls, Jeffrey & Tuesday Thomas, Ling Go, Stan & Kathy East, Steve & Doris Sawyer, Glenn & Karen Wood, Jimmy & Betty Lou Moore, John & Mishel Beever, Corinne Corrick, Tom & Charla Cupp, Kenny & Tammy Wright, David & Nikki Bingham, Steve & Dana Safley, Lisa Coy, Lori Smith, Blake Roberts, Grant Roberts, Jeff Mock, Michael Jackson, Jerry Thomas, Patrick Thomas, Cameron East, Cash Sawyer, Don & Dana Miller, Wilson & Pat Belt, Brad Buck, Katie Parrish, Philip & Stephanie Prewitt, Lloyd & Betty Cribb, Robyn Boren, Paul & Kathy Perry, Matthew & Kayla Belt, Heather Wheeler, Richard & Cathy Cochran, Kendall & Brenda Williams, Bryan & Barbara Thomas, Tom Phillips, Karah Naughton, Tyena Bealmer, Tabatha Mitchell, Joe Myers, Serenity Bohon, John Gorham, Melvin Bissey, Gene Wood, Donna Hettinger, Julie Stutsman, Debbie Simmons, Mollie Simmons, Tammi Perry, Tammy Carmack, Jordan Smith, Garnita Woodward, Jackie Steele, Lisa McHenry, Nikisha Couch, Linda Smoot, Tracey East, Sue Fouch and anyone else who may have made a goodie for the bake sale or offered a financial donation.

And, finally, we would like to say THANK YOU to those Veterans and their guests who attended the luncheon. We know our day of honoring you can never make up for all you have done for us. May God bless each and every one of you. We hope you will mark your calendar for Monday, November 11, 2013 and join us again!

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COMMUNITY NEWS What a crowd! Santa arrived in a big red fire truck with Assistant Fire Chief Barry Shipley at the wheel as the cold wind whistled around the park on November 24th, 2012.

The large crowd hustled to the community building across the street as soon as the switch was flipped turning on the big Christmas tree lights. Members of the Bucklin Community Association had prepared bags of popcorn, cookies, hot cocoa and coffee for all. The children enjoyed time with Santa while the snacks were served.

Some youngsters had lists with them and others relied on their memory to make their requests known. Each youngster was given a bag of treats to take home.

The officers of the BCA, Thelma Jones, Betty Shoemaker, David Jenkins, Stacey Anders and activity chairman Lori Davis had coordinated the evening’s events in the community building.

In preparation for Santa’s visit many had volunteered to decorate the park. The new tree in the Jones Addition of the park was constructed by Bob Davis, David Jenkins and Greg Noah. It is splendid!

(It must be mentioned the big pine tree next door to city hall died suddenly last winter a couple of weeks after the Christmas lights were turned on. It seemed a sad thing at the time; however, as a result of its demise this new tree and all the lights in the park are super.)

Adding to the festive evening the 2012 Bucklin Homecoming Royalty: Queen Sydnee Hendricks, Jr. Miss Darcy Yeager, Princess Emma Cathey and Prince Terry Teel were invited to attend.

THANKSGIVING COMPANY Betty Shoemaker hosted Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends at her home on Gentry Street. Guests were Robert, Cindy, Bryce, Kelsey and Katie Cupp, Molly Ewigman, Bruce and Megan Shoemaker, Gabe and Julie Switzer, Kodie, Khloie and Kadence Graff from Marceline. Tyler Shoemaker and Andrea Nolan Columbia, Ross, Danielle, Reece and Zane Andy Svendsen from St. Joseph, Carl, Jody, Haley and Abbie Herington, John, Shelly and Shelby Shoemaker, John Shoemaker Jr. and .Celo Geers all of Bucklin.

Raymond and LeNell Hughes hosted Thanksgiving dinner in their home.

Attending were Donnie & Susan Douglas, Lee, Dade & Donovan; Randy & Denise Jacobs, Jamison, Jasmine, Julia & Jace; Richard & Nancy Casady, Caleb & Kelsey Casady, Paige Knott, Bob & Lori Davis. Afternoon visitors were Larry Kinnison and Frances Bigger.

SIEMENS DESCENDANTS CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING Descendants of Vernie and Lillian (Leathers) Siemens celebrated Thanksgiving in the American Legion Hall. Attending were Regina (Siemens) Mason, Yukon, Okla; Joe, Jana, Kaitlyn and Garrett Kessler, Lenexa, Ks.; Keith and Tara Ingalls, Gardner, Ks.; Jennifer Alamarez and David, Mary, Bryndon and Tarin Siemens Kansas City, Mo.; Brett and Sterling Siemens, Orrick, Mo.; Maggie Robinson, Jefferson City, Mo.; Mariah Brehm, Springfield, Mo.; Kenny and Tammy Tutt, Braymer, Mo.; Michael C Y

and Katie Lewis, Aaron and Natalie Wier and Michael Womack from Columbia, Mo.; Jim, Lana, Brooke and Grant Novinger, Kirksville, Mo.; Kristen Gall, New Cambria, Mo.; Carol and Kyle Lake, Faye Leppin, Trudy Womack, Kenneth and Mary Stufflebean, Travis, Emeree, Drake and Reece Stufflebean, Ryan, Lindsay, Kenslie and Chase Stufflebean, Mike, Kyra and Luke Brehm, Mark, Kara and Amelia Robinson, Daniel Ervie and Tyler Hamilton, Marceline, Mo.; Larry and Deloma Gall, Leighton and Debbie Reid, Wanda Ervie, Danny Jo Ervie, Larry Vobornik, Mark Williams and Otha Vobornik all from Bucklin. After dinner the afternoon was spent visiting and taking pictures.

HUFF REUNION November 3, 2012 the family of the late Floyd Huff met at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry (DonNell) Gatson east of Marceline. A dinner, hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Davolt of Napoleon, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Pettit of Bellevue, WA., and Mrs. Rosemary Bartlett of Excelsior Springs was held at noon, then group pictures were taken and visiting and reminiscing continued. Other members of the family attending were: Mr. & Mrs. Dick Neff, Dylan and Melanie of Reno, Nv., Mr. & Mrs. Bob Neff, DeSota, KS, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Neff and Hayley, Merriam, KS., Mr. & Mrs. Bob Davis, Lees Summit, Mrs. Leola Gibson, Kansas City, Mrs. Ruth Gibson, Monett, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Neff, Mr. Gus Neff & Morgan, Independence, Mr. Josh Hill,Smithville, Mr. Gerry Huff, Brookfield, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lisac, Mr. & Mrs. Elwyn Huff, Paul Huff, Penney, Sherman and Katherine, Marceline, Sharon Pate, Deidre Ratliff & Payton, Joey Pate, Shea Collley, New Cambria, and Renee Corbin, KayDee, Karlee, and Kelsie of New Boston.

VISITORS FROM OKLAHOMA Ruby (Siemens) Turner and her daughter Regina (Siemens) Mason from Yukon, Okla. visited Otha Vobornik and Leighton and Debbie Reid recently.

ODDS ‘N ENDS We are beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Bucklin. Our Little town has a Mrs. Christmas on Poplar Street. Lynn Shipley has a Christmas tree in every room in their house and too many pretty decorations in the front and back yard to number. Her patient husband helps but will be the first to tell you the decorating is Lynn’s passion.

This is a great time to go for a drive and enjoy all the colorful decorations around town.

Response to the question about cell phone manners was swift and to the point. It boils down to this. If you are going to be in a meeting, church, wedding or funeral for heaven’s sake turn it off or put your phone on silence.

One reader commented, “There is no need for you to have your ringer turned as high as it will go unless you are in your tractor cab”.

Do you have an item for the Bits From Bucklin? If so please call 695-3600, email dnoah112@gmail. com or feel free to come by our house with your news anytime. Every article is appreciated and just what it takes to make the news newsy.

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by Doris Noah We had a marvelous Thanksgiving here in Heartland. As usual, we assembled a team after church on Wednesday night to roll out enough homemade noodles to feed about four-hundred people.

The noodlemakers are led by Pastor Charlie every year, and it is something of an honor to do the actual rolling.

Strong-armed men are preferred!

On Thanksgiving day, our community hosted a traditional feast for families and

guests at Heartland, and we welcomed several neighbors and friends from the surrounding area.

We always have lots of visitors during holidays, and several of our families travel to see relatives in other cities and states.

We are so grateful again this year for the abundant blessings of changed lives, restored families, and hope during difficult times. We are praying that all our friends and neighbors experience those same things this year.

by Pam Burris Roger, Betty and Matt Tipton of Macon and Dean and Pam Burris of Elmer spent Thanksgiving Day and night with Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton of Trenton. All went home on Friday afternoon.

Mady made a place mat at school for Thanksgiving and her teacher said without hesitation the first thing Mady said she was thankful for was God’s love. She was also thankful for her family, her kitty, her horse (she doesn’t have one, her mother thought she meant her stick pony) and her brother.

Annual Christmas Supper The Elmer community will have their annual Christmas supper on Saturday night, December 8 at 6 p.m. at the Elmer Community Building. It is a carry-in meal. All are welcome.

Christmas Program The Elmer Baptist Church will have their

annual Christmas program, “Honk The Hairy Angels” on Sunday, December 16 at 11 a.m.

We will be practicing at 10 a.m. on December 2, 9 and 16th. If anyone wants to be in it just come those Sundays.

Elmer Baptist Church had 19 in attendance for Sunday school and worship service on Sunday, November 25.

A carry-in meal followed morning worship followed by mission study with the following present, Zach and Amy Vicars of Kirksville; Stanley Shott of Ethel; Debbie Atha of Ethel; Alvina Howe; Donald Crosby; Sara Drake; Phil and Sarah Sanders; Connie and J-Dean Burkholder; and Dean and Pam Burris. The study was on the Week of Prayer for International Missions.

The next meeting will be January 20, 2012 following morning worship. All are welcome.

Tod and Shelly Eitel of Hamilton spent Friday night, November 23rd with Jackie and Lavon Eitel. On Saturday they attended the Curtis Family dinner. Also joining them were Heather and Matt Miller, Gage and Bailey.

Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Stella Tuggle and Janet were Susie Tuggle, Lindsey Evans, J.R. and Molly Tuggle, Willie and Mary Tuggle and Laura, Cassie Tuggle and Hagen, Harry Tuggle, Bob Slaughter, Ryan Tuggle and Hunter, Rodney Tuggle of Kansas City, Loren Pippin and Christy Treasure.

Thanksgiving Day guests of Peggy and Jerry Thomas were Jeff and Cindy Thomas and Amanda of Purdin, Scotty McDonald of Milan, Kevin and Tracey East and Lauren, Cameron East, Karah Naughton, Rob and Lori Smith, Jordan and Dalton, Tabitha Sawyer and Cy, Jeffery and Tuesday Thomas, Addy and Khole, Ron Moore, Meagan Green and Laith West and Joe Ralston and Emma.

Verna Buck visited Friday evening with Peggy and Jerry Thomas.

Marge Stow of Macon, Nancy Heck, Linda Montgomery, Paula Thompson, Verna Buck, Roger Jarman, Lana and Mike Daniels, Karl and Roberta Byers have been recent guests of Marteena Gunnels.

Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Verna Buck were Bobby Buck, Eddie Buck, Mike and Joyce Buck, Bobbi Hamlin, Adrienne Hamlin, W.R. and Barbara Buck, Eva and Furosa, Wes Buck and Brad Buck.

Barbara Buck and Eva, Nancy McKenzie Adams, and Furusa spent Thanksgiving weekend with Barbara’s cousin, Tammy in Springfield.

Aunts and cousins joined them there.

Steve and Lisa McHenry, Gunnar and Gage hosted the Voyles Thanksgiving dinner.

Present were Larry and Cora Voyles, Lynn Voyles, Gary and Debbie Simmons, Tyson, Molly and Kade Simmons, Trevor Simmons, Kyle Search, Glen and Karen Wood, Ralph and Kelsey Smith, Weston and Logan, Matt and Kayla Belt, Makay and Baylon.

Thanksgiving Dinner guests of Patsy and David Eitel were Monty Eitel of Manhattan, Kansas, Paige and David Carroll and family of Plano, Iowa.

Monty was an overnight guest returning home on Friday.

William Fredman and Marguerite Hodges were Thanksgiving Day supper guests in the Robert and Garna Fredman home.

Rick and Dolores Silvers, Edgar Jones and family of Kansas City were recent guests of William Fredman.

Gene and Donna McClanahan visited Sunday afternoon with Marteena Gunnels and Verna and Bobby Buck at the La Plata Nursing home.

Jim Sparrow enjoyed Thanksgiving Day with Sharon and Randy Dore and family.

Jack Settle and Jana Russon of Ethel, Ray Kirkpatrick, Jimmy Overstreet, Duane Chrisman of Kirksville, Carl Campbell, Carol Carlson, Dean and Barbara Green, Robert and Charolotte Wheeler, Glen and Sherry Pippin, Bill Lear of Macon and Donnie Roberts of Bevier joined Red Roberts for music at the La Plata Nursing Home on Monday evening. Mrs. Chrisman also visited her sister, Jessie Asher.

Kate Laird visited Veva Bragg and Bobby and Verna Buck at the La Plata Nursing Home on Tuesday afternoon.

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Gary Simmons, agent 660.332.7034

Notice is hereby given that candidates for the office of director on the La Plata Nursing Home District board for sub-districts 2 and 3 must file their Declaration of Candidacy between December 11, 2012 and January 15, 2013. Board positions are 3-year terms. Any person filing must; be a US Citizen, live within that sub-district, have resided in the state of Missouri for one year preceding the election, and be at least twenty-four (24) years of age. If only one candidate files per district, an election will not be held and candidates will assume office as if elected. The election will be held April 2, 2013.

Declaration of Candidacy forms may be obtained from the Business Office at the La Plata Nursing Home, 100 Old Stagecoach Road, La Plata, MO. Business hours are 8:30a.m. - 5p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

by Marsha Hammons

Clifford and Virginia Grubbs were blessed when most of their family gathered for Thanksgiving. Those attending were: Rick and Joyce Grubbs, Jay, Riki, and Bentley Anderson, Kenny, Denise and Bryan Grubbs, Kristi Thompson of Macon, Dr. Wendell and Kathy Nickerson, Kris, Martha and Meghan Palmer, Jordan, Courtney, and Pierson Palmer of Bethel, Michael, Serenity, John, Drew and Jake Bohon of Kirksville, Dan, Felicity, Jesse, Claire, Adam and Mary White, Ryan, Charity, Nola and Violet Long of Omaha, Nebraska, Caleb, Becca, Ethan, Ava and Hudson of Casper, Wyoming, Norma Grubbs of La Plata was a Friday visitor in the Clifford and Virginia Grubbs home.

Edith Harrington and Mary Downey of Macon called on Clifford and Virginia Grubbs recently.

Rhoda and Mae Graham were among 39 people who gathered at the home of Felicia Hyde Jennings for Thanksgiving.

Bryann, Kyley, and Dustin Magers spent some time recently with Rhoda and Mae Graham. They also stayed overnight Thursday.

Ladeanna Jackson visited Rhoda and Mae Graham and their house guests Bryann, Kyley, and Dustin Magers.

Thanksgiving guests of Wayne and Elizabeth

Beeson were Kyle and Cindy Palmer and Travis of Warrensburg, Matt and Tabitha Jones of Clinton, and David and Leannette Beeson, Brooke, Blake, and Cooper of Salem.

Basil and Marsha Hammons had the following guests for Thanksgiving dinner. Jacie Hammons of Riverside, Walter Serra of Virginia, Justin Hammons of Columbia, Daniel and Julie Kay Howe, Dylan, Dalton, and Sheridan of Novinger, and Richard White of Moberly.

Beverly Dale of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania spent Thanksgiving week with her mother, Dolores Harpster.

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guests of Dolores Harpster were Yolanda Wallace of Macon, Beverly Dale of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rodney and Cindi Harpster, Kiley and Kailey, Terry and Lorie Harpster of Excello, Jimmy and Stacy Harpster, Sean and Cody of Macon, Shirley Harpster of Kansas City and Kirby and Mikal Harpster of Warrenton.

Ronnie and Beth Garnett hosted Thanksgiving dinner for Grady Hruska, Courtney Garnett, Mick Garnett, Jill Garnett, Josh and Shannon Garnett and Kennedy, Carla and Terry Garnett, and Josey and Jenny Garnett.

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and individuals worldwide since 1996.

This week on Monday and Friday, students and faculty members will be given the opportunity to wear hats at school by simply donating a dollar to this charity. The Student Council is excited about this opportunity to give back and enjoys seeing the other students pitch in to help. For more information on this event you may contact the school, or visit www.hatsoffforcancer. org.

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Northeast *Footers and Missouri Concrete Demo Nancy and Gary Missouri Concrete Demo Belfield hosted Thanksgiving dinner for Jason, Tina, Addison, Audrey and Cade Belfield, Emma Russell, Birney Belfield, Amanda, Chad, Claire and Morgan Belfield.

Sharron Burns attended a budget and finance and audit committee meeting for the Adair County 40H Council on Monday evening at the Kirksville Extension Center in Kirksville.

Amy Burns visited her parents, Richard and Sharron Burns on Thursday and Friday.

Eva Gallagher of Washington, Iowa spent Kirksville Wednesday through December 10th - 14th Friday with Marilyn (660) 665-9163 Sinnock of Ethel. She Monday, December 10th helped Marilyn celebrate Veal steak, macaroni her birthday.

Lana Daniels hosted and tomatoes, mixed vegetables, bread and a Thanksgiving evening meal for Roger Jay Jarman, butter, plums and milk.

Jeremy Jarman and Mary Tuesday, December 11th and Roger Jarman.

Kim and Leighton BBQ rib patties, baked visited his beans, coleslaw, bread and Shoop Margaret butter, baked apples and grandparents, and Fred Shoop in Milan milk. on Thanksgiving Day. Roger and Phyllis Wednesday, December 12th Svodoa, Jerry and Donna “Our Christmas Dinner” Ham, sweet potatoes, Gray, Todd and Leslie green bean casserole, Gray and Richard Gash Christmas Jello salad, hot spent Saturday evening at rolls, cherry cheesecake the Brian Gray home.

Trevor and Tanner and milk.

Pipes have been bow Thursday, December 13th hunting at the Marilyn Beef grill steak, lettuce Sinnock farm.

Jerry and Cathy salad, sliced tomatoes, bread and butter, Rice Worcester and daughter, Hannah, of Kentucky and Krispie bar and milk.

Fairy Worcester spent Thanksgiving with Karen Friday, December 14th Chicken fillet, baked and Walter Manigold.

Tawyna and Howard potato, spinach, bread and Worcester visited her butter, fruit and milk. daughter in Chicago this week.

Mike Daniels spent Thanksgiving with his mother, Tommie Daniels, and sisters Robin and Lori.

Elsie McNeal and aunt of Bucklin visited Thursday afternoon with Mary Jarman.

Denice and Braden Watson were guests Friday through Sunday with Ronda and Steve VanHara.

Connie Gunnels visited her mother, Pearl Perry this week at La Plata Nursing Home.

Ronda VanHara reports that the Village of Gifford has its Christmas Tree up in the city park.

Linda and Gary Pyle visited their son, Jon and family for Thanksgiving.

They reported lots of love and kisses from grandchildren, Charlie, Annaliese and Alexander.

Connie and David Gunnels hosted a Thanksgiving meal for

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Wayne Walker, Kenny and Shonda Walker, Niki, D.J, Kady, Lance and Brooklynn Couch, Christy and Rob Bristow, Derrick and Hillary Gunnels and Mike, Jennifer and Timerrick Gunnels.

Gary and Nancy Belfield attended the “Burglars Holiday” performance at the Maples Theatre in Macon on Saturday.

Terri Perry spent the weekend with Dean and Marietta Slaughter.

Roger and Phyliss Svodoa of Mersailles, Illinois visited Tuesday through Sunday with Donna and Jerry Gray.

Richard and Sharron Burns, their daughter, Amy, enjoyed a Thanksgiving supper with Larry and Evonne Baker.

Also attending were Pamela, Larry Jr., Brett and Jesse Baker, Astella Gurgrich and Bob and Janice Burger.

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Thanksgiving Day guests of Carolyn Hill were Eva Gallagher, Marilyn Sinnock, Jim Hill and Terry Hill.

Thursday evening Richard Gash, Jerry and Donna Gray, Todd and Leslie Gray, Roger and Phyllis Svodoa, Shandra, Jose, Ethan and Ryan Montalvo, Kara and Sydney Soliday enjoyed Thanksgiving together.

Norvan and Kassie Slaughter visited Dean and Marietta Slaughter Saturday afternoon.

Jerry Hill of Kansas City, Jeffrey Hill of Olathe, Kansas, Jim Hill of Clarence, Terry Hill of Auvausse, Jeanna Gallagher and son, Michael, Don and Joshua Cartenteridy of Pekin, Illinois, Nick and Jessica Gallagher and daughter, Hannah of Maryland, Terry Hill were Friday guests of Carolyn Hill of Clarence.

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Lose That Holiday Stress!

by Jayne Roberts

By Mark Underwood

The holidays are a festive time of year, but many people feel too stressed to enjoy the season. They may have too many deadlines, too much shopping to do, or they are juggling too many holiday-related things and not getting enough sleep.

Holidays are a special time of year, but we often place enormous burdens on ourselves by trying to get things “just right.” After all, the holidays come around only once a year. Unfortunately, many people feel this way: “Don’t tell me that worry isn’t good for you. I know better. The things I worry about don’t happen.”

So what can you do to lose the stress before and during the holidays? Plenty. But you have to start by making a commitment to be less stressed and have more fun this year.

Start with a game plan If you are a chronic worrier, you know what it’s like to focus on things that are out of your control. But worries can lead to fear, tension, anxiety, anger, and exhaustion.

It’s time to come up with a holiday de-stress plan that suits your lifestyle. It’s important to prioritize your own needs over everyone else’s desires. At the top of your new stress-free plan tell yourself you are going to “limit” the amount of stress you will accept in your life.

You may be surprised how much better you feel when you set limits.

Naturally you can’t control all the variables that can cause stress. Life is always filled with unexpected situations. But when you have a game plan in place you will minimize unwelcome surprises and keep your holidays on track.

Include a budget so you can keep holiday purchases in check. When holiday spending gets out of control, stress is going to follow.

Next, triage holiday stress-filled events. Triage means to prioritize, so take care of the most important issues first, which are often the most stressful.

Be realistic. Take the pressure of trying to make everything perfect off yourself. Perfectionism is a common source of stress. Be clear about your expectations then make sure you celebrate the season without taxing yourself unnecessarily.

There is no better time than now to create a game plan that can help you worry less and change your life

before, during, and after the holidays.

Better sleep, less stress Do you toss and turn and have trouble sleeping at night? You may have difficulty sleeping if your day is crowded with anxiety and stress.

A recent study by the National Sleep Foundation found that as many as one-in-six Americans is at risk for losing sleep this year due to holiday-related stress.

Did you know that poor sleep can lead to health problems? Studies have shown that when you don’t get quality sleep night after night, it can affect your immune system. Many sleep studies have discovered that how you sleep and rest are directly linked to your well-being and daily health.

Research has shown that sleep is not just good for the body, but is also of vital importance for the brain. Avoid overloading your daily life with tasks and stress. Take these steps for reducing fatigue and stress.

Holiday de-stress tips Try to keep a positive attitude. Focus on the good things going on in your life. When you reflect on things you’re grateful for and small successes of daily life, you’ll feel more in control when stress-filled circumstances arise.

Write down your concerns. Journal what worries you.

It may help pinpoint the real core of some problems so you can work on them more objectively.

Take time out for you. Prioritize doing things you enjoy like getting together with a favorite friend for coffee.

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Filing opens December 11, 2012 and closes on January 15, 2013. The following officers will be elected: Alderman Ward I -two year term Alderman Ward II - two year term Bobbie Jacques, City Clerk

CALLAO METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, November 25 Worship Service consisted of Music Preludes, Carrying In The Lights, Welcome : He Is Lord, Opening Prayer, Missions & Announcements, Celebrating Birthdays & Anniversaries Joys & Concerns, Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Sharing Gifts of Word, Song & Testimony, Offering / Doxology / Offertory Prayer, Children’s Sermon : “ The King “, SERMON : The Christian Year in Word & Song, Dismissal/ Benediction, Carrying Out The Light by Acolytes, Song: “ Bless Be The Tie That Binds “, Special on piano by Lea Ferguson.

Remember Dollars for Macon Co. Food Pantry and please bring shoe boxes by December 9.

On December 16th there will be a Callao Christmas Potluck when the kids will sing and deliver cookies in the community, drive through Latchford’s Christmas Lights and return to the church for games, cookies and cocoa.

Elsie McNeil, Certified Lay Speaker CALLAO CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday , November 25 Ken Mantle’s message was from Isaiah 40 : 9-11 1: Because of the nature of the sheep.

2: Lord knows we need Him so.

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THANKSGIVING GUEST Twenty eight family members and friends gathered at the home of Mariam Farrington for a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 22. Those attending were: Colleen Farrington , Hume, Mo., Kelly Farrington,Columbus, Ks., Michael,Carrie,Cole & Macy Farrington, Pittsburg, Ks.,John and Carla Farrington, Callao, Lonny Farrington, Kayla & Tim Richardson, Macon, Sharon & Randy Nelson, Eugene, Mo., Justin & Robin Bargar, new Bloomfield, Mo., Jerod, Nena, Brooklynn & Jayden Bargar, Centralia, Mo., Todd, Kama & Ashley Farrington, Collbran, Colo., Casey Farrington, Stephensville, Texas, Brian, Becky, Jessica & Jenna wheeler, Centralia, and the hostess.

On Friday following a brunch the family celebrated Christmas with a gift exchange.

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Business Spotlight

It’s Not Just Frames, It’s A Whole Lot More!

In 1994 Karen Hazelton moved from a small town near Iowa City to Macon.

She loves living in Macon “The people are so friendly and it’s a great community!” says Karen.

Karen started working at a downtown frame shop and when the owner retired in November 2002, Karen bought the business and named it Macon Frames.

At the time, the company just did custom framing but she has expanded her inventory to include ready-made frames, frame repair, gifts and charming home décor.

Karen has 2 children and 7 grandchildren all of whom live in Iowa. She plans to go visit for Christmas, but in the meantime she has her store open for holiday shopping from 9am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

A custom framing order takes about a week to complete and all orders are completed in-house. From Christmas decorations, home décor to Watkins Products, you’re sure to find something for everyone.

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by Patty Truitt Well Thanksgiving is over and all that is left is a few leftovers. I do hope that everyone had a very happy and blessed holiday. Now everyone is into the Christmas season and most are shopping and decorating. I got a new big tree this year so I have 4 trees up already and will put up 4 more on Thursday, my next day off. The living room is finished. I packed all my stuff away and the room is filled with a big tree and nativity sets and angles. The kitchen is also finished and so full of Santas that they have overflowed into the laundry room. Turning my house into a Christmas wonderland is coming along nicely. The decorations go up quickly and I am so happy to get Christmas going but I am slow at taking things down. A few years ago when my Granddaughter Kaylee was about 10 I had a beautiful little tree with red lights and Santas on it. It was still up the first of February so Kaylee brought a package of valentines and we replaced the santas and made it into a valentine tree and I didn’t have to take it own until the first of March.

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We had lots of family and food at our house over the Thanksgiving weekend. Guest were Bonnie and John McMurry of Atlanta. Laura Claus and daughters Kaylee and Katherine of Anabel. Raymond and Jessica Wood and daughters Norma and Bella, Derek Wood all of Clarence and J.T. Thornton of Macon.

I talked with Carolyn Stender, my neighbor and she had a wonderful holiday. Her daughter Nova Jean Stender of Columbia came and spent all 4 days of the weekend and Carolyn told me they had a great time visiting.

Jessica and Raymond Wood and daughters Norma and Bella spent the weekend visiting family.

They were guest in the home of Patty and Kenny Truitt and they also visited Brenda Thorton of Macon where other guests were Jeanette Thorton and her son Garret and Jason Thorton and his son J.T and Rickey Noyes all of Macon. They are now busy getting ready for Christmas.

Carolyn Hill had a full house over the weekend. Thursday for dinner

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guests were Eva Gallagher of Washington Iowa, Marilyn Sinnock of Ethel, Terry Hill of Ausvasse and Jim Hill of Clarence.

Friday for lunch her guests were Jerry Hill of Kansas City, Jeffery Hill of Kansas, Terry Hill and Marilyn Sinnock.

Carolyn’s Friday night guests were Jerry Hill.

Jeffery Hill, Marilyn Sinnock, Genie and Mikel Gallerger Nick and Jessica, and Baby and Joshua and Dawn all spent Friday night and Saturday morning.

Carolyn and Marilyn went to Columbia Tuesday for the day. She said she had a wonderful weekend.

Sunday our neighbors Gary and Bonnie Chadwell left for Little Elm, Texas.

We will miss them this winter. They took their big dog Brownie who is best friends with my dog. Cody is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and is a small dog but he and Brownie are best friends and now Cody is very unhappy and when Kenny walked him today he wanted to go see Brownie. Gary, Bonnie and Brownie will be greatly missed this winter

not only by us but by the entire community.

My granddaughters Norma and Bell Wood told me that on Friday December 1st The Community Betterment Group will have a Christmas Lighting and the children will place ornaments they made at school on the tree.

Then Tuesday Dec 4th the Clarence school will have a field trip to Macon Repertory Theater in Macon. The school Christmas program is Friday December 14 at 7pm. They hope everyone can get out and enjoy some of these great Christmas festivities.

The Clarence Horseshoe Club set the date for the Live Nativity and Santa on Wednesday evening, December 19th at the VFW Hall in Clarence! The Live Nativity will be from 6pm to 8pm and Santa will be there to visit with the kids. Santa will have a surprise for all the children that come to see him and hot chocolate and cookies for all!

Till next week I do hope you will enjoy this most joyous season and God bless.

Patty

Maddy, age 2, Maggy, age 3, Lilly, age 5 and Cassy, age 1 are the children of David and Amanda Springer of St. Louis, Missouri and the grandchildren of John and Marilyn Green of La Plata.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Legion Recognizes Local Restaurant Sunday night, November 18, 2012 Kim and Paul Harrison, owners of the Bucklin Tall Paul’s Pub n’ Grub were honored by The American Legion Green Hills Post 57 Legionnaires, Auxiliary, and Squadron

57 Sons of the American Legion. At the Post 57 November meeting the Harrisons were presented a plaque and well done accolades for their support and participation in Post 57 activities. Tall Paul’s

restaurant has hosted Post 57 summer meetings, participated in the the 5 K Legion Run, provided biscuit gravy donation for Legion breakfasts, and continues to host community fund raisers.

La Plata American Legion & Auxiliary Meet The American Legion and Auxiliary met Wednesday evening, November 28th for their regular meeting. Commander Cylde Burch called the meeting to order with prayer by Jerry Thomas followed by the placing of the P.O.W. Chair Cover, the Pledge of allegiance and Preamble in unison.

Each unit held separate meetings.

President Marie Gladbach presided over the auxiliary meeting. Roll call answered by six la-

dies. Minutes were read and approved.

New Business: will remember members and veterans in the nursing home at Christmas. Order Poppies and send other funds to the Department.

Motion made by Legion to change meeting time to 6:00 p.m. in the winter and will change back with time change in the spring. Instead of a $5 gift exchange for Christmas meeting, bring $5 of food for the food pantry.

Next meeting will be De-

cember 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Please bring finger foods for refreshments. Was reported that member Lorranie Ratliff had passed away. A donation will be made to the library in her memory. David Johnson was winner of 50/50.

Present were Bob and Alma Baker, Merle and Shirley Matticks, Jerry and Peggy Thomas, Walter and Marie Gladbach, Verna Buck, Debie Becker, Margaret Kincaid, Charlie Thompson, Willie Williams, Andrew Coy and Leland Collins.

La Plata Garden Club Meets

PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT STANDING: Paul and Kim Harrison, Ralph Thomas Post 57 Commander.

Garden Club met November 19th at the home of Mary Williams. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Anna Ruby in the absence of President Irene Osborn.

Roll call was answered by 7 members with their favorite season of the year.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer’s report was $207.27. There was no old business.

Under new business the group completed plans for the December meeting.

Secret pals will be revealed and names for 2013 will be drawn.

We will have a $1.00 gift grab bag and enjoy the delicious variety of a cookie/candy exchange. The penny drill was won by Juanita McConnell.

Mary gave a very interesting program on the white and red breasted

nuthatch birds and also provided several recipes for making suet balls for the winter birds. A word scramble game as well as guess the contents of a candy jar were played.

Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.

Meeting adjourned.

Next meeting will be with Leila Ward December 10th.

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SPORTS NEWS Local Schools Participate Atlanta Hornet Basketball In Novinger Tourney The Atlanta Hornets participated in the Novinger Basketball tournament last week and saw first round action on Monday night with a win over the Bevier Wildcats of 61 to 51, moving them to the winners side of the bracket to face Novinger on Wednesday evening. Scoring for the boys were Justin Grigsby 3, Collan Thrasher 9, Dylan Hruska 5, Vincent Elrod 10, Lance Weber 16, Korbin Gunnels 2, Tagan Brookhart 10 and Lane Waddle 6.

On Wednesday evening the Hornets took a hard hit from the Novinger Wildcats as they outscored them 49 to 67 sending the Hornets down to the 3rd place game to be played on Saturday evening. Scoring in second round action were Collan Thrasher 9, Dylan Hruska 12, Vincent Elrod 3, Lance Weber 2, Korbin Gunnels 5, Tagan Brookhart 10 and Lane Waddle 8.

Bevier Students Add A Touch To Glass Area teams participated in the Novinger Basketball Tournament held last week. La Plata boys placed 3rd, La Plata girls placed 4th and Atlanta Lady Hornets received Consolation and the Atlanta Hornets placed 4th. Above Makay Belt and Taylor Snodgrass prepare for rebounding as team mate, Morgan Kimmel shots free throws. Left: Atlanta Coach, Jason Daniels gives last minute advice.

La Plata Bulldog Basketball The La Plata Bulldogs participated in the Novinger tournament last week with first round action being played on Tuesday against the Green City Gophers. La Plata took the contest 69-29 moving the Bulldogs to the Thursday evening game on the winners side of the bracket to face Scotland County.

Scoring for the Bulldogs were Baylon Belt 3, Seth Brown 3, Alec Smith 5, Tanner Riggins 8, Hunter Howe 3, Ty Davison 2, Nathan Petersen, 10, Matt Safley 17 and Jace Brown 18.

On Thursday the ‘dawgs traveled back to Novinger for round two, as they faced Scotland County.

The Tigers took with win of 58-64, by just outscoring the Bulldogs with a small margin. Scoring for La Plata were Baylor Belt 2, Seth Brown 12, Tanner Riggins 15, Hunter 10, Nathan Petersen 6, Matt Safley 10 and Jace Brown 3. The Bulldogs will play for the 3rd place trophy on Saturday evening.

Bevier art students in Mrs. Weimer's 2nd & 3rd hour classes are caught painting windows in Bevier! The class has been ­active in the community by painting scenes on business windows and have

just updated the windows for Ugo’s Pizzaland. You will no longer see the Halloween paintings as they have been replaced with some great winter scenes!

Shelby Lawless, Courtney Hoeg, Kayla Martin, Rachael Lowe, Memphis Buster & Taylor Hedworth

Seth Shurvington, Chandice Gladbach, Elizabeth Bradley, Kylie Dawson, Kristen Gunnels, Kennedy Harpster, & Andrew Peter

Atlanta Lady Hornet Basketball On Monday evening the Atlanta Lady Hornets met on the hardwood with the La Plata Lady Bulldogs during the Novinger Tournament. The Lady Hornets were slightly out scored by their opponents with a score of 31-46 in first round action. Scoring for the Lady Hornets were Demetri Thomas 4, Samantha Reed 9, Ashton Ross 4, Shalyla Collier 6, Katy Baker 1 and Sheyenne Kalmert 7. The girls will play on Wednesday evening at

4:30 p.m. vs. Bevier.

Wednesday evening the girls traveled back to Novinger to face the Lady Wildcats and were victorious in the contest with a score of 51 to 40, placing the girls on the Consolation Game bracket for Friday evening. Scoring for the Lady Hornets were Demetri Thomas 6, Samantha Reed 15, Ashton Ross 12, Shalyla Collier 4, Maddie Cuppy 6, Taylor Howlett 4 and Sheyenne Klamert 4.

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