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Wednesday, December 19, 2012 USPS-299800 Vol.137, No. 24 La Plata, MO, 63549 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 50 Cents

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First Graders Spreading The Christmas Spirit

LA PLATA NURSING HOME HAS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! As Christ showed his Love to the world through his birth and death, we would like to spread that spirit of Love to our community. If anyone in the community would like a free meal delivered to their home on Christmas day, please call the nursing home at 332-4315 by Friday, December 21st. The meal will include ham, homemade noodles, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade bread, cranberry salad and pie. We will begin delivering meals at 11:00 a.m. May you all experience the true spirit of Christmas this year.

Murder Arrest In Knox County

La Plata Blood Drive The La Plata Student Council sponsored a blood drive at the Christian church on December 3, 2012.

Thirty-five good units were collected, and forty-two people presented.

There was a good representation of students, and the community responded, as always. This blood will help 105 people.

Those from the Student Council helping with unloading and reloading the Red Cross truck, registering donors, and helping in the canteen, were Baylon Belt, Dylan Slaughter, Matt Safley, Ty Davison, Madison Ebeling, Jeana Noel, MaKay Belt, Kelsi Hemmerling, Kendrick Payne, Bayli Boston, and Travis Small. Their sponsor is Brook Fleshman. The FACS class provided delicious home-made cookies.

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Macon R-1 First Graders made special Christmas cards for The Home Press (Macon Office) this year. Pictured are all the classes that took the time to hand make the cards, each one special and each one different. The Home Press will be giving the Christmas cards to a local nursing home to hand out to each resident in hope to make someone’s day brighter.

Captain Sarah L. Eberhard, director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, announces the arrest of Glenn C. Head for the murder of William L. Bacon.

On Tuesday, December 11, 2012, troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control arrested Glen C. Head, 59, of Novelty, Missouri, for second degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the death of William L. Bacon, 67, of Novelty, Missouri. The arrest is a result of a shoot-

ing that occurred in rural Knox County near Novelty, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Head has been formally charged by the Knox County prosecuting attorney, and is being held currently at the Adair County Jail on a $250,000 cash only bond.

The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Local Church Hosts “5th Quarter” Church WithOut Walls of Atlanta hosted a new program called “5th Quarter” on Friday, December 7, 2012. The event followed the home basketball game with Linn County.

Ministry volunteers served finger foods including hot wings and dips while students and parents watched photos highlighting the evening’s basketball game at AHS. “These types of events that welcome teens and their parents allow us to connect to the families in this community,” said event organizer Erica Baker.

“Our ministry is most effective when we have real, lasting relationships with the people here.”

Pictured are some of the Lady Hornets attending the event.

The women’s group within Church WithOut Walls help host the event. Teenager Felicity Wilcox assisted with taking photos. Shallon Collier helped organize the event and Kyla Wilcox helped to host.

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LOCAL NEWS

This week’s photo is the 1957 Bevier Homecoming Queen! Who is she?

Give us a call at the office or email your guesses to lpnews@marktwain.net Be Fair Now.... Family Doesn’t Count!

Stump Your Friends The stump your friends photo from last week was guessed. Ron Lenzini of Macon had the first correct guess, however others guessing Don Lenon were Jerry Hulett of Macon and Pat Lowery of Macon as well as a couple others.

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.

Alternative Methods Firearm Deer Season The Alternative Methods portion of firearm deer season will open Saturday December 15, 2012 and run through December 25, 2012. The Alternative Methods portion replaced what was previously known as the Muzzleloader Season. In addition to the traditional muzzleloading firearms and air powered guns .40 caliber and larger, new methods allowed this year include archery, crossbows, atlatl, and handguns.

Some things to note are self-loading handguns cannot be capable of holding ammunition exceeding 11 cartridges,

which includes the magazine and chamber combined. Many modern selfloading handguns have a magazine capacity that exceeds what is allowed by hunting. Handguns must also use expanding type center fire ammunition only. Firearms deer hunters must also wear the proper hunter orange garments.

For more information on the new Alternative Methods Firearm Deer Season refer to the 2012 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting booklet, or ­contact me by phone (573) 673-0009 or email matt. bergfield@mdc.mo.gov .

Twisters Hockey League traveled to Jefferson City, MO on December 2, 2012 to watch the Missouri – Illnois game at the Washington Park Arena. The players were able to meet and take photos with the players after the game. Macon has its own team, Macon Twisters, it is coached by Adam Johnston and Mike Demilia.

The Twisters Hockey League is open to anyone ages 6 to 18. For more information you may call 660-6516132

Macon Police Department Report On 12/05/12 at approximately 8:38 am, victim reported to the Macon Police Department a burglary had occurred in the 300 block of Madison Street between 12/03 and 12/05. It was reported several household appliances were taken from the interior of the residence while the victim was away. The items taken are valued at approximately $550.00.

This case remains under investigation at this time.

On 12/05/12 at approximately 3:43 pm, a victim reported to Macon Police Department that a burglary had occurred in the 300 block of East Sheridan Street. It was reported the burglary occurred between 11/19 and 12/05.

The victim reported over $900.00 in valuables taken from the residence including power tools. This case remains under investigation at this time.

On 12/05/12 at approximately 6:17 pm, the Macon Police Department responded to a report of a fight in progress at the intersection of Bourke and Rollins Streets. Upon ar-

rival, police made contact with subjects in the area and determined a juvenile victim was assaulted by an adult female. The adult female was taken into custody for questioning. As a result of the incident, police arrested a 22-year old white female of Macon for assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date. The juvenile victim was transported by private vehicle for medical treatment.

On 12/6/12 at approximately 5:00 pm, a Macon Police Officer made enforcement contact with a vehicle in the area of Oak and Duff Streets. As a result of the contact, police arrested a 24-year old black male of Macon for improper vehicle registration, failure to provide proof of insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date.

On 12/06/12 at a­pproximately 6:32 pm, the Macon Police Department responded to a trespassing report in the 1500 block of North Missouri Street. It was reported a suspect drove around a barrier and parked on a property clearly marked for customer parking only.

The suspect reportedly entered a local nearby business. As a result, police responded and located the suspect. The suspect was summonsed for trespassing and was released pending a municipal court date.

On 12/09/12 at approximately 9:30 am, a victim reported to the Macon Police Department a burglary had occurred in the 1100 block of Hawthorn Drive. The victim reported noticing a set of golf clubs missing from the property and believed they were taken sometime between 11/16/2012 and 12/09/12. The items stolen are valued at approximately $3,000.00. No forced entry was found. This case remains under investigation at this time.

On 12/10/12 at

a­pproximately 6:22 pm, Macon Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 100 block of Daugherty Street. Upon arrival, police were met by residents of the property stating an unknown male tried to enter an exterior door and then gain entrance into a basement area. Police conducted a search of the basement and took one white male suspect into custody. While conducting a terry pat of the suspect for officer safety, officers located a large knife and a controlled substance on the suspect's person. As a result, police arrested a 30-year old male of Macon for burglary, possession of burglary tools and possession of a controlled substance. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later placed on 24-hour hold at the Macon County Jail pending formal charges.

A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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Obituary

Hulda Evelyn Lene

Hulda Evelyn Lene, age 90 formerly of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Born June 25, 1922 in Adair County, Missouri, she was the daughter of Arthur Elmer and Anna (Durham) Perry. On July 2, 1939 in Kirksville, Missouri she married Rollie Lene who preceded her in death on April 1, 2002.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Sammy Lene; three sisters, Mary Perry, Eva Lene, and Alice Nicholas; and three brothers, Elmer Perry, Fredrick Perry, and Emmett Perry.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Frank Webb

of Raymore, Missouri; one granddaughter, Tamra Pitts and one great grandson, Joshua Reinhard both of Kansas City, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Hulda attended Kirksville High School.

She and Rollie farmed west of La Plata, Missouri for more than 75 years.

Hulda had been a very active member of the La Plata Baptist Church until moving to Kansas City, Missouri a few years ago to be near her family in her final years.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the La Plata Baptist Church under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.

The La Plata American Legion Post 282 presented Christmas gift bags to fellow veterans who are residents of La Plata Nursing Home on Monday, December 10th, 2012. Pictured are (left to right): front row - Johnnie Williams, Bud Mullanix, James Sparrow, Curtis Robinson, Herbert Gilliland; back row - David Johnson, Kenneth Wright, Clyde Burch, Leland Collins, Ambose Williams, Harold Collins.

Cut To The Chase

When The River Runs Dry

by Tracy Grondine If something barring an epic flood doesn't happen within days, the Mississippi River could be too low for navigation. Because of this year's severe drought, waterborne commerce on the middle Mississippi River is in real danger.

For barges to move through the Mississippi River there has to be at least nine feet of water throughout the navigation channel. With barge travel moving the majority of America's commodities (one barge can carry 1,750 tons compared to a rail bulk car's 110 tons and a tractor trailer's 25 tons), and the Mississippi River being the main thoroughfare, the U.S. economy could be in drastic trouble if water levels aren't maintained.

In December and January alone, it's estimated the economy could take a $7 billion hit. Included in this projection is the loss of up to 20,000 jobs and $130 million in lost wages. To

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avoid the catastrophe, the American Farm Bureau Federation, along with other business groups, has urged President Obama to issue a presidential declaration of emergency for the Mississippi River. They've also requested that he direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to immediately remove rock pinnacles along the river and release enough water from Missouri River reservoirs to preserve the 9-foot water level.

AFBF's transportation specialist Andrew Walmsley says that a balanced approach is needed: a moderated but steady release of water to keep the Mississippi River flowing, coupled with the removal of large rocks to give barges more clearance in low water areas. This effort by the corps would provide a short-term solution until spring rains could help refill the river.

If the Corps doesn't act soon, agriculture is looking at major delays

in shipping its goods-like an estimated 300 million bushels of grain and oilseeds worth more than $2 billion. What happens-or doesn't happen-on the river could have a major impact on U.S. agriculture's global competitiveness.

This is a busy time of year for farmers who are shipping out their products, trying to stay in front of South American exporters who have a later harvest.

Getting the commodities to port in a timely manner is crucial for exports, but it also helps that the barges can be refilled with fertilizer and seed to go back

up the river in time for spring planting. The Mississippi River is America's inland waterway superhighway. Aside from agriculture goods, the river transports other essential products that keep America running, like petroleum, coal and steel. If the river gets too low it will threaten everything from domestic consumption to foreign exports, claiming manufacturing industries, power generation and thousands of Midwest jobs in its wake. As the old Irish proverb goes, you never miss the water till the well has run dry.

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COMMENTARY COMMENT

Kathy’s Korner

POST 57 HONORS PEARL HARBOR DAY

By Kathy Liebart kathy@hpsouth.com

Thank you for all the great ideas for my columns name! There were so many good ideas it was hard to choose, but this one was duplicated by several so “Kathy’s Korner” it is!

It truly fits as you never know what’s shoved in a corner and you never know what you’re going to get from my column.

It’s only a week until Christmas and I haven’t started my Christmas shopping yet! But, finally after 22 years of asking, we are going to Kansas City to the Plaza this weekend. The whole family, kids and grandkids!

This could turn out being a National Lampoon’s Day Out! Lord knows my family would fit right in to that category, everyone but me of course! I will be sure and have the video camera charged!

My son is always the first to give us his Christmas list; my oldest granddaughter however is a different story! All we can seem to get out of her is “Don’t get me a LaLa Loopsy”! She hates that doll for some reason and wants no part of it. Of course, her Pop wants to get here one now just to see the look on her face as she opens it. The sad thing is when I told her mom that’s what he wants to do; she laughed and said her Dad wanted to do the same thing! That child doesn’t have a chance! She did tell me a while back she wanted a pony. I asked her if she liked the pink one or a purple one, (I’m thinking a large “My Little Pony”).

Well there was that disgusted look I seem to get so often, she said “No Nana, a pony to ride”. Of course I quickly explained we didn’t have fence up so we can’t keep a real pony until that gets done. My work is cut out for me!

LIEBHART This year we are having an entire family Christmas, aunts, uncles, cousins etc… Our family hasn’t done this for years so I am excited to see everyone together at Christmas. I am looking forward to my time off and I am not going to waste a second of it. It will be a little “bitter sweet” as this will be the first family Christmas together since the passing of my grandparents.

We have a new addition to our family. I rescued a kitten a few days ago. She is the cutest thing, but I am still trying to come up with a name. Rocky, our 3 lb. miniature Yorkie doesn’t know what to think. Now we have alliances in our house, Wade and Rocky against me and the kitten, our son Trevor stays neutral, but is always stirring the pot. Of course they‘re no match, we rule, dogs are no fun! To prove it, I had a great idea and tied a ribbon around Rocky in hopes the kitten would chase him around, but that dumb dog just sit there. The kitten is always ready to pounce, but poor old Roc won’t even try to get into the game. Never a dull moment!

Thank you to everyone that has sent the Christmas cards to the office and all the cookies and candy!!!!!!

Our community is a great one and it’s made by the caring and sharing of the people! Your support is greatly appreciated. I wish each and every one a Very Merry Christmas and only the best in the New Year to come! God Bless and Happy Birthday Jesus!

December 7th, 1941, described by then president Franklin Delano Roosevelt as “a date which will live in infamy,” was recognized Friday December 7, 2012 at the Bucklin Legion Hall with Legionnaires exhibiting their military memorabilia and souvenirs. The entire Bucklin R-2 student body was bussed to the Legion Hall to have hands on demonstrations and hear the stories from veterans of World War Two through the Gulf War era. Photo: left to right Bucklin teachers Charmaine Huff and Riley Lucas escort Bucklin students through the Bucklin Legion Hall.

FAITH

Pastor’s Corner

The prophet Malachi calls for change in the worship in the temple.

The priests are not requiring the first and the best animals to be used for the sacrifices. This reminds me of an old story about as man who was feeling a need to get right with God. He decided to begin attending the church closest to his house. This man was not rich. His clothes were blue jeans, old button down shirts that were getting a little threadbare, cowboy boots that hadn’t been cleaned in a long

GOOOOOOD MORNING Thomas Hill Lake!

Sunshine streams across your lands lately my lady! I got up early the other day and I watched dawn break, amazing colors flooded the skies, reflections on the lake breath taking....all along the sun was peeking through the woods flooding the trees with brilliant lights! We sure can’t complain about the weather 50’s this week and it’s mid December! Last night standing on the deck I was gazing at the stars it looked like someone had wrapped Christmas lights in the sky, brilliant and bright, twinkling so far away. The north star was radiant and if to say, I’m here to lead your way.

I had a taste of the hustle and bustle of the city this week, Christmas shopping was so much fun when you have Brittney with you, her quick wit and contagious smiles makes it all worth while. Thank you honey for your company and keeping me sane!

St. Louis bound tomorrow “Mema” needs to see her kids and Miss Lilly! I know I will be surprised with all the changes and cute things that she is doing now.

Next weeks column will be written from the Big Cedar Lodge in Branson.

We have bought property there and will enjoy a quick get away before the Holidays. More amazing sites to behold, Table Rock Lake runs through the 1,000’s of acres the lodge sits on.

Everyone have an amazing week, remember stop and appreciate what is around you....it is the little things that can bring on a smile the quickest.

As Always, Love & Hugs from the lake......Connie P.S. Let’s talk.....Einnoc@cvalley.net

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Simple living

Homemade Christmas Ornaments

THOMAS time, and a beat up old cowboy hat. He went into the church and before he got very far, one of the church members went up to the man and told him he was not dressed appropriately to worship God in their church. So the man left.

The next Sunday, he cleaned up his boots a little more and he tried again to worship in that church.

He had no better luck than he did the week before. Before the Sunday, the man went out to the local clothes closet and picked out a newer shirt and slightly less worn out looking jeans. He left his hat at home. He walked into the church and this time he got sat down in a pew in the very back of the church. Just as he was settling into the pew, he was approached again by a member of the church.

Again he was told he was not dressed appropriately to worship in that place.

That night the man cried out to God, “ Lord what does it take to be allowed into that church so I can worship you as I desire?”

God answered that man and said, “I don’t know. I haven’t been able to get in that church either.”

Are you giving God your first and best or your life? As we near Christmas it is a good time to consider the present we are giving to Jesus.

Pastor Denzil Thomas Atlanta, Mt. Zion, La Plata United Methodist Churches

by Marjorie Baggos Give Christmas a festive look with homemade ornaments. Making them with children, family and friends gets everyone merry. A few simple ornaments are sugar cookies, stringing popcorn, and felt candy cane holders.

Sugar cookie ornaments are certainly guaranteed to be simple, sweet and decorative. Here is a simple sugar cookie recipe. You will need: 1 cup of butter, softened, ¾ cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, pinch of salt, ½ cup green decorator sugar, red decorator sugar and white decorator frosting.

Beat butter at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar beating well. Then add egg yolks, beating well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture beating well. Stir in green sugar. Shape your dough into a 2-inch diameter, 12inch long roll. Roll in red sugar. Note that you can stir in red sugar and roll in green sugar. Wrap roll in wax paper, and chill until firm.

When firm unwrap dough and slice into ¼ inch thick slices. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. You will need to use a straw to put a hole into the top of the ornament to hang with ribbon or just press a hook into the dough and bake. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Let your ornaments cool on wire racks and decorate any way you want with frosting.

Remember you can give this cookie dough as a gift to your friends that aren’t bakers. Also, you can purchase sugar cookie dough from the market.

Honestly, it is triple the cost compared to making it yourself.

Now we can string pop-

corn. Stringing popcorn is great fun for your family. It’s a great thing to do when watching your favorite Christmas movie.

Make sure to make some fresh popcorn for everyone to eat! To string popcorn you will want to use day-old stale popcorn, needle and thread. If you use fresh popcorn it will break apart as you’re trying to string it. Some people use a light weight fishing string. I prefer not too; especially if you’re decorating a tree outdoors.

The fishing line could be harmful to birds and wild animals. Start by threading your needle and don’t cut your thread off. Just keep threading the popcorn until you get a strand of desired length. Make sure to make a good thick knot at the end or the popcorn will fall off.

Felt Christmas candy cane holders are so cute and fun to make. Purchase several squares of gray, green, white, and red felt.

You will need some scissors, glue, glitter, gold ribbon and black yarn.

Cut your gray felt into the shape of a mouse; use a dot of glitter for the eyes, black yarn for the whiskers and tail. Then place two small slits about an inch apart in the center of the mouse. Weave your candy cane through it and tie a gold ribbon at the top of the cane for hanging. Use this same method to make stocking, gift wrapped present, star, and snowflake candy cane ornaments.

For the pet lovers you can make dog bone shaped ornament and weave a dog treat through it! Cat lovers can use catnip.

These are just a few simple creative ideas for the holidays. Enjoy spending time with the ones you love and hold dear. Merry Christmas!

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Country Living Life in the Country

By Carrie Chiarottino Every year my family heads for the woods in order to find the perfect Christmas tree. This year was no exception. We loaded up in the truck and drove around in the woods, each of us pointing out the tree we liked or one that would do. We looked and looked it was hard to find one that was green and not brown.

The drought really had an effect on the greenery of the trees this year. Finally, Jeremy spotted the tree that we would end up taking home. He started up the chain saw and before we knew it the tree was down. He also cut off small limbs from another tree for the wreath we always make that goes on the end of the house. As the tree was lying on the ground, to me, it seemed to have shrunk. We loaded the tree in the truck and as we were driving home, I looked in the back of the truck, I thought to myself, “That tree doesn’t look very big”, but everyone else was happy with it so who was I to burst their bubble. When we arrived home Jeremy and I made the necessary pruning adjustments so the tree would fit in the stand perfectly. I wasn’t really worried about the height of the tree because it didn’t really look that big to me. I would hold the tree as he made his way around it with the pruners. Then he would hold the tree so I could make sure he did it right.  I went into the house and moved the furniture around to make room for it. As I was looking out the window at the tree, I still was thinking how it didn’t look very big, but it was going to have to do. We opened the double doors on the end of our house and Jeremy brought the tree in. He put it in the spot we had picked out. As I was standing there looking at the tree, somehow from outside to inside the tree grew. In fact, it doubled in size. It was so tall and full. The tree nearly touched the ceiling and was

every bit of 4 an a half feet wide. This happens to me just about every year. It is so hard for me to judge the size of a tree out in the woods. The ones that would fit into a home look so small and drab compared to the ones that are 15 or 20 feet tall. Jeremy always tells me to compare the height of the tree, to the top of the cab of the truck. This is a good rule of thumb and saves him from having to tell me each time the tree won’t fit in our house. Trees always look smaller out in the woods to me. Even when I was a little girl we three kids and Dad would cut down real trees for our Christmas tree. Sure enough when we would get back home Dad would have to make some major pruning decisions in order for the tree to fit into the house. I can think back and remember some of our Christmas trees. They were so big we would have to move some of the furniture into the kitchen in order for it all to fit into the house. Dad would just laugh and jokingly ask us if we thought we got a big enough tree this year. He would follow his question by telling us, that he thought there were still yet bigger trees out in the woods if we were not happy with this one. I remember the fun and excitement of getting a real Christmas tree as a kid and having that same feeling as an adult. My husband and I have passed that same tradition down to our children. They wouldn’t think of buying a tree or having a “fake” tree in our house at Christmas time. I hope when they look back on these memories as adults, they will be wonderful memories fill with fun, laughter, and love. I wish each one of you a very Merry Christmas. Take time to thank the Heavenly Father for all you have, and the people you share it with, for there are no guarantees that you will have any of it tomorrow. Merry Christmas to everyone!

That’s Life in the Country this Holiday Day Season.

Thank you Al and Mike, for all you gave to our beloved community.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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COMMUNITY NEWS

by Jayne Roberts

by Sharron Burns

We are having much colder weather---down to 20 this morning as I write.

They have had snow and cold north of us, so we are feeling the effects. Residents are rushing and going fast to get ready for the holiday season. Many area Christmas programs and gatherings are happening.

Sunday afternoon Richard Burns visited Roma Rodriquez, Leola Schneider, Marteena Gunnels, Maxine Lock, Betty Jo Williams at La Plata Nursing home.

Jamie and Druie Langbart, Amy Burns of Columbia visited Richard and Sharron Burns Saturday.

Sunday Nathaniel Iman delivered the message at Gifford Christian Church.

Attending Sunday school and church were Claire, Morgan, Chad and Amanda Belfield, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Donna Gray, Kim and Leighton

Shoop, Richard and Sharron Burns, Adam and Drew Roberts.

The Friends for La Plata Preservation met Monday night at La Plata Library.

They again discussed and planned for the La Plata 5th Annual Winter Flea Market to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Silver Rails Event Center.

Kate Laird, Janice Summers and Jerry Summers visited with Donna and Bud Seibold this past week.

Sharron Burns visited MaKenzie Beautte and family Sunday after noon to work on the Oklahoma Indians 4-H club minutes.

Richard and Sharron Burns enjoyed see the La Plata Elementary school children and band perform at the La Plata High School gym Thursday night, as well as the Home Depot Christmas Party Sunday evening at Picklers in Kirksville.

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by Dr. H. Wade Paris Joy to the world, the Lord is come. It’s the most wonderful time of the year Do you hear what I hear?

Angels sweetly singing on high that away in a manger, the little Lord Jesus lay sleeping on the hay.

Infant holy, infant lowly, for His bed a cattle stall.

O holy night, it is the night of the dear Savior’s birth.

O little town of Bethlehem, in your dark streets shines an everlasting light.

Sweet little Jesus boy lying in a manger, but you didn’t know who He was.

Maybe even Mary didn’t know. It was a silent night, a holy night. Then, while shepherd’s watched their flocks, He came. Hark, the herald angels sing glory to the newborn king.

Go, tell it on a mountain over the hills and everywhere---the long expected Jesus has come.

God sends us salvation this blessed Christmas morn. Ring the bells of heaven, there is joy today for to us is born the holy child. Glory, glory, even angels sing; glory, glory, hear their loud harps ring.

I heard the bells on Christmas day, silver bells, silver bells saying it’s Christmas time in the city. Hark, how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say Christmas is here.

People laughing, people talking, even little drummers spreading holy day cheer; Jesus God’s Son is here. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy!

Some folk wonder as they wander, what child is this who lies in lowly manger. The king of kings has come to earth bringing us new birth. So, God rest you merry gentlemen; let nothing you dismay for Jesus Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day. This is to say love came down at Christmas.

Christ has come, so sleep my child and peace attend you even through the night.

Yes, sing we now of Christmas; how great our joy, joy, joy, joy. And though it’s been sung many times, many ways, everybody sing Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas to you!

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Our community has been busy sending people out of town on mission trips this month. Pastor Charlie, David Barton, and a small team went to Oaxaca, Mexico, last week.

They went as guests of a local pastor and held several meetings in the area.

Heartland residents Mark & Tina Shively served as missionaries in Oaxaca for many years, and they have helped us make some wonderful friends there.

David Barton was home just long enough to repack his suitcase before heading north on a trip. He and

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8, the Callao Country Christmas was held at the Callao School with a good attendance reported.

Much appreciated and enjoyed music was held throughout the day by Karen Bail and her Callao students, Bill Lear, David Overstreet,David Snarr, Blake Totten, Marcia Graham, Ray Fancer, and Susan Lenon.

We appreciated those who brought baked items, the crafters, Delores Peter for her homemade cinnamon rolls, the donated items for the silent auction, those who bought raffle tickets, patronized the lunch room and all of the workers. YOU made it a success.

Names drawn for the $25 were Annabelle Gooch, Rebecca Seiple, Shirley Wright, Bruce Latchford , and the Grand Prize of $100 was won by Jim Walker.

Minnie and Mickey Mouse were there and danced with Mr & Mrs. Santa Claus.

A bigger and better Christmas In Callao is promised for next year.

CR Hometown antiques also had open house that day and had a drawing , the picture of The Praying Hands.

He reports that he ran out of candy but is taking orders for more if you missed out on this delicious treat.

GOOD INTENTIONS CLUB MEETS Friday, December 7, Melvina Blew, Lauretta Yutz,Shirley Kindle, Delia Morgan, Louise Davis, Evelyn Dunham, Cheryl Satterthwaite, Violet Watson, Mariam Farrington, Jayne Roberts and Imogene May, and her guest, Norma Mahoney , met at the Apple Basket Cafe for their Christmas Club Luncheon. All except Violet were able to go to Lauretta’s home for her yearly treat of a delicious dessert, drink, and more fellowship . The group presented Lauretta a poinsettia in appreciation for her hospitality.

The next meeting will be in January, weather permitting.

HAPPY 50TH TO LEROY & JANET LEATH The 50Th Anniversary of Leroy & Janet Leath was celebrated Sunday evening December 9Th, at the 36 & 3 Cafe in Callao.

Hosted by Daniel, Lynee and Carson Miller. The 50Th Anniversary. theme was carried out in lovely gold, white and black decorations.

A buffet meal was served followed by a two tiered red velvet & white cake. Attending were: the honorees, Corene Freeman, Marilyn Pollard, Robert & Mary Lineberry, Ron & Janet Smith, Ronald & Sandra Wright, Ernie & Jenny Leath, Maxine Teter, Paul & Lynette Long, Leah Fuller, Brent, Brenda & Brooke Burnhardt, Wayne Wright, Harold & Suzy Leath, Steve & Ronda Shoush, Rick & Joyce Roberts, Jared, Kalena & Payton Bingaman, Alyssa Peterson, Ross Roberts, Tara, Drew & Cole Eppy, Kara & Mike & Chase Cook, Shane & Jake Levett.

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Kris Palmer are traveling this week with students from Heartland Christian College to Indian reservations in South Dakota.

Along with Paul Mitchell, they will be helping our Lakota friends with several Christmas gift distributions.

We count it a great privilege to have friends across the nation and the world. No matter where we go, our teams always come home feeling encouraged by the brethren and knowing they received more blessings than they gave.

CALLAO CHRISTIAN CHURCH Message: “The Child of Christmas” Isaiah 9:17 ANNOUNCEMENTS Dec. 21st: Callao Kids Christmas @ 12:30 pm The Callao Kids Christmas will be on December 21st. There are signup sheets on the back bulletin board for cookie donations and volunteers. This is a great outreach program to the Callao community. If you are donating cookies….please no peanut products in the cookies due to allergies. The church leadership was asked to consider allowing electronic fund transfers as a means of regular giving of tithes and offerings.

The leaders decided that electronic giving might be a useful tool for some of our congregation. If you are interested in electronic fund transfers as means of regular giving, please contact the church office.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! As the building project goes into full swing things are going to become a little bit messy. Some of the work will be in our current building. We will be relocating the Education Wing bathroom, the communion preparation area, and moving a tiny tots classroom. We will also be constructing an opening and passageway between the current building and the Family Life Center.

This work and our past experience make it clear that storage space will shrink and will be at a minimum.

If you have someth ing that you would like to donate, please check to see if it is needed and please do not leave the item(s) on the Kitchen or Library for someone else to store.

If you use any item in the Kitchen or Library please put the item back where it came from.

If you leave items in the Kitchen, Library or Furnace Room that we cannot use, it may be discarded. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP! CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 48TH ANNIVERSARY for Charles and Sharon.

MACON COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH The group met Thursday evening, December 6th at the 36 & 3 One Stop Cafe in Callao. John Farrington opened the meeting with a prayer for praises and concerns. Molly Mc Lelland led the group in singing three Christmas hymns. Archie Phillip brought the message entitled “ Road Work” from Luke 3: 1-6. He encouraged all to “Reach Up” , “Reach Out” & Prepare a road for someone else.”

He closed the meeting with a prayer.

They will meet again at the same place, same time, on Thursday evening December 13.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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by Patty Truitt Well it has been a great week for me as all of the decorating is done and I am almost finished Christmas shopping. I even took some pictures of my Christmas decorations and posted them on my Face Book account, feel free to take a look. I plan to get some baking done this week and I want to make a lot of Christmas cookies and maybe some candy.

Kenny and my grandson want me to hurry up and bake cookies. I still use my Charley Brown cookie cutters from years ago and we all love them. I truly love to make decorated sugar cookies the best.

Sunday was such a wonderful day for me. I spent the whole day enjoying the Christmas season. That morning I went to Sunday School and Church where our minister Dan Hogan did a great sermon entitled “Joy To The World”. When church was over several of the church ladies went to a Christmas party given by Kathy Hogan..This was a wonderful party. We each took a covered dish and we all dined on soup, salads, and deserts. This was a great time of visiting and enjoying all the good food.

Kathy showed us around her beautifully decorated home. We then took the gift we had brought into the family room and played a delightful game of either taking a wrapped gift or stealing a gift someone else had already opened.

It was great fun and we all did a lot of laughing and teasing each other. Those attending the party was our hostess Kathy Hogan and her daughter Amber Hogan, Virginia Holder, Teresa Beauregard, Diana Pascuzzi, Brenda Harvey, Myrna Carothers, Ann Tracy, Gwen Smith, Pam Mettes, Sharon Jones, Brenda Ruffner, Kathleen Ruffner, Jane Ann Oliver, Sue Kilgore, Maria Jones, Shirley Walker, and myself. Thank you Kathy for a great time.

When I got home I put the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” in the DVD player and I got all my Christmas cards made out and ready to mail. It truly was a day devoted to the Christmas season.

After work today I went to Downtown Macon and visited two of the antique shops on Vine Street and found some great gifts for my daughters. Then I had lots of fun shopping on Ben Franklin. The downtown area is a great Christmas shopping place. I plan to finish my Christmas shopping this Thursday in Moberly. Bella has asked me to get her a guitar, and I have to help her make music at home. Her parents will love it...

Shirley Walker told me she had a busy week this week. She helped her friend Lucille Elstan pack and move to Palmyra, she also played Bingo at McDonald’s in Macon and she attended Kathy’s Christmas party Sunday.

Carolyn Hill Went to Kirksville shopping Thursday with her sister Marilyn Sinnock. I think they have a lot of fun together.

My granddaughters Norma and Bella Wood have been busy this week helping put up their tree and decorating the house.

Jess says they have spent a lot of tine deciding what they want for Christmas.

Surprise girls I think Mom was done Christmas shopping a long time ago.

Our little town is so pretty and so many people have the outside decorated, it is worth the drive to Clarence to take a look.

Do you have old Christmas decorations? Clarence Elementary School is having a project to take old Christmas decorations and sell them to make extra money to be used for the students. You can call the school for details.

There will be a Live Nativity and Santa Wednesday, December 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 at the VFW Hall Highway 151 Clarence. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served to all. This is hosted by the Horseshoe Club of Clarence.

Hope you all have a great week and don’t let the last minute shopping stress you out. Remember the reason for the season.

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The Deaf Ear 1 Kings 16:30 And Ahab the son of Omrio did evil in the sight of the Lord above all that were before him. And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in sins.

Timothy warned that our conscience can be seared when we pay no attention to conviction.

When we make excuses for our sins and lack of service work we do two things. One: we are saying we have no intention of changing anything.

Two: what we want overrides anything that our conscience could tell us.

After a time, committing sin becomes a small thing to the offender. We feel

just as Ahab, walking in sin is a light thing. When we commit the same sin for a period of time it becomes the norm.

It is a very bad thing when parents, pastors, friends cover for someone they love. This is not love; making excuses for someone’s behavior is enabling. We don’t enjoy pointing out sin and the effects of continuing in sin.

However, we can’t profess love for the offender without making them aware of the consequences for their disobedience. It is never ok to ignore the warnings of a good conscience. The warning is given to us for our safety, and our peace of mind.

Eze.18:20 The soul that sins it shall die.

A minister told me a few years ago that if he preached against abortion some in his congregation would leave. Minister, how far are you willing to go? How much are you willing to give away?

Is.56:10 His watchmen [are] blind: they are all ignorant, they [are] all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.

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Women’s Council Fifteen people from Atlanta Christian Church went Christmas caroling around Atlanta Wednesday night. Afterwards they met at the church for soup, sandwiches, and hot chocolate. Later ten women met in the church basement for their monthly Women’s Council meet-

ing. Vice president , Carolyn Read led the meeting.

It was reported that 40 greeting cards were sent since the November meeting. Dawn Moore will purchase Valentines to send to the elderly. We will sign them at the January meeting. January 6 after morning worship was set for the date to take down

Christmas decorations.

Prayer requests were given and Ruth Sullivan led is prayer.

A group from Atlanta Christian Church came and sang Christmas carols for Basil and Marsha Hammons Wednesday night.

Missouri Corn Scholarship Applications Now Available The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council will award $7,500 in scholarships to deserving students in 2013. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agronomy or related area of agriculture.

"We feel the scholarship program is a great investment in agriculture's future," noted Missouri Corn Scholarship Chairman Mark Scott of Wentzville, Mo. "As technology and production practices evolve, an education provides a firm foundation for a successful career.

We encourage all high school seniors and college juniors pursing a degree in agronomy or related fields to apply."

High school senior applicants must be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area.

They must plan to attend a two- or four-year Missouri college or university and major in agronomy or agriculture-related field.

The scholarship funds will apply toward the freshman year of college expenses for high school winners.

College applicants must also be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area, and currently a junior enrolled in a Missouri four-year college or university majoring in agronomy or agriculturerelated field. The scholarship funds will apply toward the senior year of expenses for college winners.

Missouri Corn Scholarship applications are available for download at www.mocorn.org under the Resources tab. Interested students can also call the Missouri Corn office toll-free at (800) 827-4181 to request an application.

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La Plata Man Pleads Guilty

According to Macon Judiciary court notes a La Plata man plead guilty to Domestic Assault-3rd, Degree-1st/2nd Offense (Misdemeanor) in the courtroom of the Honorable Philip Prewitt of Macon County on December 6, 2012.

John T. Fitzpatrick, age 46, plead guilty and was sentenced to 60 Days Jail (SES), 2 Years Probation, Anger Management Course, DOC Tour, 80 Hours Community Service, $300 LERF and $116.50 Court Costs.

The initial arraignment was held August 16, 2012.

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Wednesday, December 26th Tenderloin on bun, French fries, cream corn, banana and milk.

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LOCAL SPORTS

Brashear Tiger Basketball Brashear Travels To La Plata, Takes Home Two Losses The Brashear Lady Tigers and the La Plata Lady Bulldogs began Tuesday night's game(December 11th) with a lot of tough man to man defense. Both teams struggled to find the basket as they battled to a 5-5 tie after one quarter and with Brashear holding a slim 10-9 lead at halftime. La Plata's breakthrough came in the 3rd quarter as they outscored Brashear 13-6 to take a 22-16 lead, then held on during a low scoring 4th quarter to win 28-21. Meredith Thomas led Brashear scoring with 9 points, Olivia Thompson had 6, Shelby Salter and Skylar Housman had 2 each, and Allison Thompson and Mandy Taylor scored 1 point each. For La Plata, MaKay Belt scored 7 points, Morgan Kimmel and Hannah Larson scored 6 each, Sam Jett added 5, and Taylor Snodgrass and Kalie Lene scored 2 points each.

The boy's game started differently as both teams pushed the pace in the early going and traded buck-

ets for the first 5 minutes before La Plata started to pull ahead to lead 24-15 after one quarter of play.

The 2nd quarter was a fairly even match with La Plata leading 38-26 at halftime. La Plata got some early scores after the half, and it looked like they might run away with the game, but Brashear battled back and were still within 11 points into the 4th quarter before La Plata hit a series of 3-pointers in the waning minutes of the game to win by a final score of 75-54. Hayden Housman scored 20 points for Brashear, T.J. Harrelson was also in double figures with 11, Jacob Reeves had 9, Chance Hill had 8, Gabe Thomas had 4, and Jeremy Barnes scored 2 points. For La Plata, Tanner Riggins scored 23 points, Hunter Howe added 11, Seth Brown had 10, Jace Brown scored 9, Baylon Belt had 8, Matt Safely had 5, Nathan Peterson had 4, and Alek Smith scored 3 points.

Brashear Hosts Atlanta Thursday, December 13th Brashear hosted Atlanta Thursday night for a Tri-County Conference

basketball double-header. The host Lady Tigers jumped out to an early lead as Shelby Salter and Meredith Thomas drained back-to-back 3-pointers to start the game and Brashear closed out the 1st quarter with a 17-13 lead.

Atlanta started to find the range in the 2nd quarter and pulled ahead 28-23 at halftime. The Lady Hornets carried their momentum into the 2nd half and successfully pounded the ball inside on Brashear.

On the defensive side, Atlanta contested Brashear's every offensive move resulting in a foul on every Brashear possession. Although Brashear scored 14 points from the freethrow line in the 2nd half, it wasn't enough to make up for Atlanta's inside scoring attack and Brashear fell to Atlanta by a score of 6047. Shelby Salter scored 13 points for Brashear, Olivia Thompson added 11, Meredith Thomas had 9, Nikkie Moncrief and Allison Thompson scored 5 each, Miranda Creason had 3, and Mandy Taylor scored 1 point. The Brashear boys also got on the scoreboard quickly and

took an early lead over Atlanta, but Atlanta's perimeter shooting soon heated up and put the Hornets ahead 24-19 after one quarter. A 14-point 2nd quarter from Lance Weber helped Atlanta extend their lead to 53-36 at halftime. Brashear managed to chip away at Atlanta's lead and closed the gap to 66-51 after 3 quarters. The Tigers then pulled within 12 in the early part of the 4th quarter. Both teams picked up an abundance of fouls leading to early departures of 3 Brashear starters while Atlanta had better luck spreading their fouls around. With the subs playing the final minutes, Atlanta pulled away for the 91-62 win.

Hayden Housman led all scorers with 28 points for Brashear, T.J. Harrelson added 9, Chance Hill had 8, Luke Morrow had 6, Gabe Thomas scored 5, Jacob Reeves had 3, Nick Bradshaw had 2, and Patrick Jochimsen scored 1 point.

Brashear vs Atlanta

On Thursday evening, December 13th the Brashear Tigers hosted the Atlanta Hornets on the hard floor taking a loss from the mighty stingers of 62 to 91.

Above Brashear goes up for two in the boys game.

Keep in tune with The Home Press for further sports action on Tri-County teams.

La Plata Bulldog Basketball The La Plata Bulldogs hosted the Brashear Tigers on Tuesday, December 11th keeping the win at home with a 75-54 outcome over the Tigers.

Scoring for La Plata were Baylon Belt 8, Ben Bolden 2, Seth Brown 10, Alec Smith 3, Tanner Riggins 21, Hunter Howe 13, Nathan Petersen 4, Matt Saf-

ley 5 and Jace Brown 9.

On Thursday, December 13th the boys traveled to Novinger to play the Wildcats taking a second win for the week with a score of 57-45. Scoring for La Plata were Baylor Belt 2, Seth Brown 11, Tanner Riggins 10, Hunter Howe 7, Nathan Petersen 8 and Matt Safley 19.

Atlanta Hornet Basketball On Tuesday, December 11th the Atlanta Hornets traveled to Green City to meet the Gophers in their den bringing home a split decision of the girls with a loss and the boys with a win.

The Lady Hornets just missed the winning number with a short score of 53-59 losing by 6. Scoring for the Lady Hornets were Demetri Thomas 8, Samantha Reed 5, Ashton Ross 5, Shalyla Collier 6, Katy Baker 10, Maddie Cuppy 5 and Sheyenne Klamert 14.

The girls are 4-3 overall and 1-1 in conference.

The boys brought home the “w” outscoring the Gophers 47-41. Scoring for Atlanta were Collan Thrasher 8, Dylan Hruska 7, Vincent Elrod 8, Lance Weber 4, Korbin Gunnels 4 and Tagan Brookhart 16.

The boys are 2-5 overall and 1-1 in conference.

On Thursday evening, December 13th the Hornets were one the road once more as they

traveled to Brashear to play the Tigers. Both teams brought home a win outscoring both Tiger teams on their turf.

The Lady Hornets outscored the Lady Tigers 60-47. Scoring for Atlanta were Demetri Thomas 1, Samantha Reed 15, Ashton Ross 17, Shalyla Collier 12, Katy Baker 5, Maddie Cuppy 2, Taylor Howlett 2 and Sheyenne Klamert 6. This puts their record at 5-3 overall and 2-1 in conference.

A new whistle began the boys game as their outplayed the Tigers with a distant lead throughout the game and ended 91-62.

Scoring for the Hornets were Justin Grigsby 4, Collan Thrasher 5, Dylan Hruska 20, Vincent Elrod 4, Chase Wait 3, Lance Weber 21, Korbin Gunnels 7, Tagan Brookhart 12, Lane Waddle 7, Garrett West 4 and Hunter Cuppy 4. The Hornets are now 3-5 overall and 2-1 in conference.

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