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The red box on this map shows the core area around where CWD has been found, and where MDC will be working with local landowners to reduce deer numbers. The core area is comprised of a 29-square-mile block along the northern part of the Linn- and Macon-county border and comprises about 2% of the counties’ total area. The Home Press Goes to London - On December 10th during a trip to Belfast, (left to right) Brenda Ratliff of Bevier, Whitney Ratliff of St. Louis and Jennifer McVicker of Macon spent a weekend in London, England where they posed in front of Big Ben with their copy of The Home Press! Thanks Ladies!
Please Accept Our Apologies In last week’s article on the front page titled “US Bank Presents Grant To Macon Economic Development” an error occurred with the headline and the amount of monies given. The headline should of read - “US Bank and Macon Economic Development Presented Grant Money To MMDA”. Thus meaning that the two business’ named gave a grant to the MMDA (Main Street Macon Downtown Association). US Bank gave an amount of $2,460.00 instead of $24,260 and the Macon Economic Development gave an amount of $30,000, which was printed correctly. We apologize for the error.
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MDC Working With Local Landowners To Limit CWD Spread
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will be working with private landowners in a small section of Linn and Macon counties to help limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) by reducing local deer numbers. CWD is a fatal disease in deer. The targeted reduction effort will focus on a core area around northwest Macon County where the disease has been found in six free-ranging deer since early 2012. This core area is comprised of a 29-square-mile block along the northern part of the Linn- and Macon-county border and comprises about 2% of the counties’ total area. The effort will involve MDC staff working with cooperating landowners to shoot deer on their properties beginning in mid-January and ending by midMarch. “Our extensive CWD testing indicates that we caught the disease early while it is still limited to a small number of deer in a very concentrated area,” says MDC State Deer Biologist Jason Sumners. “We hope that by significantly reducing the
number of deer in the core area where CWD has been found, we can remove infected animals. This will help reduce, or potentially eliminate, the further spread of the disease to other deer in the area. It will also help prevent, or at least dramatically slow, the spread of the disease to other areas of Missouri.” Sumners adds that more than 90 percent of Missouri land is privately owned, so landowners are vital to deer management and to MDC’s efforts to limit the spread of CWD. “We greatly appreciate the cooperation and sacrifices of these local landowners,” says Sumners. “While this will greatly reduce deer numbers in this area in the short term, the effort will ultimately help protect the health of deer in the area and throughout the state by limiting the spread and impact of CWD.” MDC will continue sampling hunterharvested deer in future years to test for CWD, continue annual reviews of its CWD efforts, and conduct a complete evaluation in three years.
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2013, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Community State Bank in Clarence, Missouri, in reference to a report of a bank robbery. Preliminary information indicated a white male subject wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt had entered the bank with a handgun, demanded money, and fled the area on foot with an undetermined amount of money. A short time later, a citizen observed a white male matching the description of the suspect enter a blue Pontiac, which was parked in a nearby parking lot, and drive away. The citizen was able to follow the vehicle out of Clarence and onto Shelby County roads just northeast of Clarence while advising responding law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers quickly located the blue Pontiac abandoned on a county road approximately 1 1/2 miles northeast of Clarence. Officers set up a search perimeter and utilized a Patrol aircraft. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a Patrol canine unit located the suspect and was able to take him into custody. The suspect has been identified as Cody A. Barber, 26, of Moulton, Iowa. Barber was arrested for first degree robbery and is being held in the Shelby County Jail pending issuance of a warrant. The investigation is ongoing and law enforcement officers are investigating the possibility of an accomplice. Captain James Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, and Shelby County Sheriff Dennis Perrigo would like to express their appreciation to local citizens and bank officials who were able to provide information that ultimately lead to the capture of the suspect. Agencies involved in the investigation include the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Macon County Sheriff’s Department, Macon Police Department, and the Missouri Department of Conservation. The charge for which Barber was arrested is mere accusation and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
On Thursday, January 10th, a group of La Plata FFA members traveled to the Greenhand Motivational Conference in Kirksville, Missouri. This conference is held each year in thirteen different locations throughout the state for firstyear FFA members, or “Greenhands.” Through interactive workshops and skits, the State FFA Officers encouraged Greenhands to explore and reach outside of their comfort zone to benefit from the opportunities provided by the FFA. The conference helped new agriculture students set goals for their education, careers, and FFA experience. Members were reminded how the Organization is set up to help them develop to their full potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
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ATLANTA ROCKET MATH
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Bottom row: Matilyn Pinkston (multiplication), Mason Howe (multiplication), Jasmine Willis(multiplication), Jason Viers (addition), Aislyn Jennings (multiplication), Dalton Teter (multiplication), Kierra Seward (multiplication), Amanda Faulkner (multiplication), Chandler Cuppy (multiplication). 2nd Row: Tristan Adkins (multiplication), Jordan True (multiplication), Cole Thompson (division), Taesiah Miles (multiplication), Adyson Shears (multiplication), Hayley Petre (addition), Aleassa Hruska (addition), Azah Davis (multiplication) 3rd Row: Dylan Young (multiplication), Madison Klamert (division), Chase Gray (addition), Tawna Cavender (addition), Kolbey Watson (multiplication), Hayley Berry (multiplication), Tucker Waddle (multiplication), Bryce Teter (multiplication), Bryann Magers (multiplication). Not pictured: Matthew Smothers (addition).
Bobby and Nancy Durham of La Plata will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 26, 2013. Bobby and Nancy were married on January 26, 1963. They are the parents of six children, Frankie (deceased), Tom of Hannibal, Robyn Boren of La Plata, John of Hannibal, Bobby Lee of Macon and Jeffrey of Moberly. They have eight grandchildren. Their children have requested a card shower. Please send cards to 30104 Kiln Road, La Plata, Missouri 63549.
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Timeless Treasure Thrift Store
Life can get messy. That’s why we are here to help.
by Sharon Coram, Home Press staff Timeless Treasure Thrift Store is operated by the nonprofit Macon County Sheltered Workshop known as Macon Diversified Industries, Inc. The thrift shop was originally started when they found many items being donated that were worth resale value rather than just recyclable. The retails sales from donations help pay operating costs of the recycling operation and they hand assembly work, both of which are done at the same location. The Sheltered Workshop is far more complex and helpful to the community than most people realize, and the money from the Thrift Shop sales are essential in the process of proving jobs for those with disabilities. According to DeDe Spindle, production supervisor, the funds for employee wages come from the State for those certified with disabilities, but without the operating costs being met with the help of the Thrift Store, many disabled people in the area would not have jobs. The whole point of the operation is to create these sustainable jobs. “The store inventory changes daily, so come see us often and know that you are helping to provide meaningful employment opportunities for the disabled workforce in Macon County and the surrounding areas.” The Thrift Shop is open 8:30 until 3:30 Monday through Friday, and Tuesdays they are open until 6:00 pm. They are located at 1103 Enterprise Road in Macon and can be reached at 660-385- 3111.
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
Blonde But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR lpnews@marktwain.net
As I sat at home a couple days last week with a totally dreadful sinus infection, which lasted about 9 days total, I had plenty of time to ponder questions and answer them myself, which meant that I was insanely bored. However, I did answer a few of those questions and some I didn’t. Oh, I answered them, but I’m pretty sure that the answers were not correct. Ever wonder how we ever made it to adulthood with all those silly things we did as kids, like make and sometimes eat mud pies, pour out the entire box of cereal for the prize, just so your brother won’t get it first, hehe, sorry Rick, try to mimic the silly stuff on TV, like the A Team or MaGuyver or play the drums like Josey and the Pussycats (for the record, I love that cartoon). I did so much stuff to my brother, I’m surprised I’m still breathing or walking with two legs. I use to promise to do his chores and when he went outside I’d lock him out and then NOT do his chores. He would get in so much trouble when mom got home. He’d be so mad, I’d go to Grandma Mildred’s for two days so he wouldn’t beat me up. I blew the engine in his AMC Javelin, but wait a minute now that was not my fault!! I swear! My dad told him to check the oil before I left for the night and he didn’t, so I am not taking the blame. And I remember the night three or four of us, (Brenda C., Tracey T. and Sandra G.) took his car out for the night and someone threw eggs at us, I never told him that, just got home early and washed the yolk off before it ate through the paint. Don’t think I ever did tell him, so it’s hush hush!! I’m trusting you! But, his car was the bomb! White paint job with black pin-stripping, bucket seats, 3 speed on the floor, glass pack pipes and he had the best 8 track tape player with a tape of Frank Zappa always in the player, loved that guy, Frank I mean! Anywho, the only reason I was allowed to drive his car was because he wrecked mine!
JEFFCOAT Not only did he wreck it, he turned it upside down and landed in a tree/creek bed! Ummhmm, that’s right! You heard me! It was a Volkswagen Bug, gray, small and all mine! He wanted to drive it, so I traded cars with him for the night, besides his was much cooler anyway. :) But he put like 6 guys, not small ones either, in my little bug, went mudd’n (of course I think they might have had a couple beers) and ended upside down in the creek. No one was hurt, except my poor poor little bug. They pulled it home on its top, upside down with sparks flying all over the place because all the tires were off the poor thing. I cried. But on the bright side, he had to save money, buy me a car and in the mean time, I drove his. I was soooo cool! I’d drive him to school and drop him off and go cruising around the square in his car, (ouch, that was kinda mean now that I think about it, sorry Rick), but we were kids, I was the little sister and he the big brother, so life as we knew it was rivalry! But we made it, still breathing no matter what stunts we pulled and are better parents for it. I have several stunts that cross my mind every now and again, I’ll try to remember a couple more for next time. My kids always say, “like you never did that mom”, and I always answer, “yes I did, but I was smart enough not to get caught”. Ha! That’ll teach ‘em. LOL FYI: I enjoy sharing my memories with you and hope you enjoy reading them. If you don’t I’m sorry, but this is my personal column and it will continue to involve my family and memories. Everyone is entitled to skip it. Keep It Kool, Bec
In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a story of a king who said: “ I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me.’ “Then those who are righteous will reply to him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger and welcome you, or naked and give you clothes to wear? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ “Then the king will reply to them, ‘I assure you that when you have done it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it for me.’ This story demonstrates the compassion Jesus has for people. This desire Jesus has for people comes from the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. This story is important for us today as government assistance gets cut to individuals and families who need
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As you may be aware, during the course of the past twelve months The Home Press has gone through many changes. We started a South edition and opened an office in Macon with the hopes of bringing the residents of southern Macon County their own community newspaper. We decided that, to better serve our readers and advertisers, we would consolidate the two papers in to one larger version of The Home Press. This change was brought about for two reasons; to increase the circulation so that our advertisers would reach a much larger audience for the same costs, and to give our readers an opportunity to catch up with events elsewhere in the county. Our office in Macon will remain open until the end of January, however we will still have a presence in Macon, just at a different location. Our new office, beginning February 1, will be at the old Missouri Department of Transportation building, currently housing the Macon County Innovation Center (formerly MoDOT Transportation). The new address is 902 E. Missouri Street in Macon. We feel that it’s important to maintain a place closer to home for our southern readers to drop off wedding announcements, get a subscription renewed or pick up a copy of the paper. Becky Jeffcoat is still the editor and she’ll be covering events around
Macon County. Sharon Coram will be active in the southern part of the county, covering stories and taking photos. Ellie Jackson is our sales representative and will be visiting with current and prospective clients. Randy Bunch will remain in the La Plata office. As this is a community newspaper, we’re always looking for correspondents in our communities, and submissions from our readers. And of course if you’re a business owner and would like to reach every household in the county, give us a call! We realize there has been quite a bit of confusion regarding some of the changes that have been made, so I wanted to take the opportunity to let everyone know that The Home Press is still here in Macon County as it has been since 1876. Becky has been in charge of the paper for over 14 years and has the experience to continue as editor. We plan on being a part of the community for a very long time. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at 660-3324431, or drop us an email at lpnews@marktwain. net. We look forward to a wonderful 2013 and beyond! Thank you, Paula Heming Publisher, Lewis County Press
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Are You Packin? Today, people are screaming they have a right to have guns. It is common to clamor for our rights. Perhaps we should be more concerned with what is right than with our rights. Still, I have to agree the Constitution of the United States does grant citizens the right to bear arms. Keep in mind, when the constitution was written, arms for private citizens were little more than muskets. On the other side of the debate are those who favor gun control. They follow a familiar pattern for facing problems – make a law, appropriate some money, send violators to jail or somewhere worse. In my opinion, gun control would be impossible to enforce. Perhaps we can ban future sales, but what do you do about the guns that are already out there?
A Note From Our Publisher
Pastor’s Corner
SHEPHERD’S CALL
The raging debate these days is gun control. I am not a gun enthusiast, though I have target practice with family and friends. However, like everyone else, I do have some thoughts about the heartache of recent days. It would seem the primary purpose of a gun is to kill things, and I am not fond of killing. My friends Jimmy and Susie Hodge were newly married. He liked to hunt and took Susie with him one day. He showed her the quarry in the tree and gave her the gun to shoot it. She aimed so long Jimmy finally asked what was wrong. She answered, “Jimmy, that squirrel hasn’t done a thing to me”. They never hunted again. I tend to agree with Susie. When we lived in the country, I always felt sorry for the pig when we slaughtered.
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We can ask that they be surrendered, even pay owners to do so; but what if they refuse? Will we go house to house searching for and confiscating people’s guns? Would that not create a police state? While I find little reason for our citizens to own machine guns or assault rifles, may I humbly suggest that our problem is not with guns but with people. As you might expect, the Bible has no reference to gun ownership but has much to say about respecting life and doing right. Unfortunately, teaching “we the people” to do right is more difficult than banning or packing guns. It’s not the quick easy fix we like, but convincing “we the people” to do right is what we need to do.
Day Four......Trains, Planes & Automobiles....People everywhere you look... way to many people.....Sirens, Sirens, Sirens & more Sirens! HELLOOOOOO St. Louis! Wow, I have realized I am completely “country fied” more and more each time I leave my ladies lands and venture away from the beauty and solitude that I call home! What a difference there is in “city folks” and “rural folks” in More ways than one, not just where they reside, but their whole being. I really feel bad for them and their hectic lives, the hustle and bustle of the city and the non trust that they have for everyone! I tried to get a pizza delivered one night and because my cell phone was not local they wouldn’t deliver, needless to say I was flabbergasted and asked why. I was told that unless you are an established customer they wouldn’t deliver to a new number after dark! I “TRIED” to explain that I was Grandma and was taking care of my granddaughter while my kids were gone and I was at their house and they had an account...NO way was I going to get a pizza she told me! For you that know me, you can fill in the rest of the story! Leo tried to help an elderly lady walking with a cane and I thought that she was going to beat him with her cane, I had to laugh tho’, here we stand with a baby, baby carrier and diaper bag, trying to help this little ole lady in a door and she saw us as a threat! Go figure. Well Miss Lilly sure is growing, in fact we thought we could see her growing right in front of our eyes. What a happy baby, she always has a big smile for you and if you “play” Peak-A-Bo just right you will be rewarded with a wonderful “belly chuckle” from her. I think that bath times are her favorite, she squirms, splashes and coo’s the whole time! She sure know how to get to MeMa and Papa, we were all down on the floor with her playing acting like kids, reality sunk in when we tired to get up off the floor! I really thought I was way to old to fall head over heels in love again, but she has changed all that, and what a love it is! Tomorrow back to “God’s Country and the Country Roads that will take me home. One last note, I did see one, yes that is right... ONE grey squirrel and he didn’t look all that interesting! Until next time....remember it’s the little things that make the difference, take time to appreciate and give thanks! As Always, Love & Hugs from St. Louis........Connie
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In Re: The Estate of Clauda V. Montgomery, Deceased Estate No. 13MA-PR00002 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Clauda V. Montgomery, deceased. On January 7, 2013, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Jack D. Reed and Carolyn Evans were appointed copersonal representative’s of the estate of Clauda V. Montgomery, decedent by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The name, business addresses, and phone numbers of the co-personal representatives are: Jack D. Reed, 5045 S. Barnes Ct., Springfield, MO 65804 and Carolyn Evans, 302 Meadow Lane, Hallsville, MO 65255. The Personal Representatives’ attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 N. Rollins, Ste., 103, Macon, MO 63552; (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: November 29, 2012. Date of first publication: January 16, 2013.
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By: Carrie Chiarottino I love country living and wouldn’t change it for anything. I have lived in rural areas nearly all my life except for a few years when I was younger. I did live in town for two years or so. Living in town isn’t for everyone and it isn’t for me. That being said, rural living isn’t for everyone either, but it sure suites me better. I tell my kids there is no way we could move to town, I tell them we are not civilized enough for that. It’s nothing for us to go outside on the porch and yell and yell for our dog or our kids which both seem to disappear from time to time. The kids will go down to the creek and be messing around, loose track of time and after yelling for them with no response I’m reduced to honking the horn on my car. When they hear that they come running. I doubt people in town would appreciate that too much. I remember so well, doing the same thing as a kid. We kids would just take off to see what we could see. When we were younger we found things we thought were so neat. We would find a pretty colored piece of glass or a piece of metal. We would tote these things home as if we had been out on a great scavenger hunt. Dad would look at our treasures and say, if he knew, what they were from all the while telling us we had a pile of junk. After the new wore off our stuff would disappear. I suppose Dad took
it off to the trash. I remember once school being called off because of snow. Now, if you know anything about Bevier School when I attended there, you know school was in session when no one else’s was. As a kid I didn’t like that at the time, but was very grateful at the end of the school year when we got out weeks before anyone else. Anyway, my sister and I decided to go sled riding. Up to the top of hill we went, of course, it was in the woods. She went down the hill and boy, did she go fast. It was my turn, I went down the hill and it was so fun. We decided we were getting cold and would go down one more time apiece. She went down and started gathering her things to head for the house. Next was my turn, down the hill I went, my sled hit a limb that was laying on the ground. I flew through the air and my sled landed hard on the ground. I was in so much pain. I thought this is it. This is how I’m going to die. My sister looked at me and said, “Are you done here? I’m going to the house I’m cold”. I was worried she was just going to leave me there. She told me dad would be home soon and he could come get me. Compassion runs deep in my family :) I made it to the house, I guess she did carry my sled for me and clearly I lived with little help from my sister. That’s all for now and That’s Life in the Country.
“Next was my turn, down the hill I went, my sled hit a limb that was laying on the ground. ”
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The Election Candidate Filings for the April 3, 2013 Election closed on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Those filing for office in our coverage area are listed below: Atlanta City: Mayor - Tony Askew; Alderman Dianne Diamond and Julie Couldry. Atlanta School Board: Incumbents - Calvin Baker and Brian Bender. Bevier City: Mayor - Ron Johnson Sr., Angie Downey and Bill Cosby, Incumbent; City Clerk - Trinette Peukert, Incumbent and Debora Cannan; Alderman Patty Cheever - Incumbent and George Murphy. Bevier School Board: Lisa Harrington, Carrie Chiarottino and Brenda Jennings. Bucklin City: Mayor - Don Noah, Incumbent; Alderman - George Simmons, Terry Epperly and Kimberly (Kim) Harrison. Bucklin School Board: Darrel Johnson, Incumbent, Jeremy Malloy, Carl E. Herington and Lori Hanson. Callao City: Alderman - East Alderman, Larry Cross and West Alderman, Layla Strong. Clarence: Alderman - Incumbents Dorothy Lanpher and Donald Lathrom. Gifford Village: Councilman (2 year term - 3 positions open) - Ronda VanHara, Tracy Cassidy, Neva Attebery and Mike VanHara. La Plata City: Alderman - John McGee, Bill (Grizz) Adams, Incumbent, West and Dennis Jones, Incumbent, Bob Johnson and Julie Lewis, East. La Plata School Board: Larry Lovingier, Amy Crawford and Drew E. Lock. New Cambria City: Alderman - Sue Jacobs, Incumbent and Kevin Shoemaker, Incumbent. South Shelby School Board: 1-Year Term - Arnie Neely and Lee Wood; 3-Year Terms - Brian Threlkeld, Incumbent, Kyle Kendricks, Incumbent, Amanda Durbin and David Ridgely.
“Make A Blanket Day”
It happens only 1 day each year and the time is fast approaching for the 14th Annual Project Linus National “Make A Blanket Day” where local residents can provide comfort through new, handmade security blankets to seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need children aged 0 to 18 years. Conni Douvier, North Central Missouri Chapter Coordinator for Project Linus, and other local volunteers will be making and collecting new, handmade quilts, fleece, knit and crochet blankets at the El Kadir Shrine Club, 2401 S. Baltimore Street, in Kirksville. The public is invited to attend the Sew-In event on Saturday, February 16th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Participants may bring a completed blanket, or bring their own sewing machine and complete one of the pre-cut kits available during the Sew-In event. Project Linus will also be accepting donations of 100% cotton fabric, low loft batting, yarn and other blanket making supplies at this event. All completed blankets donated will be eligible for a chance to win a new sewing machine compliments of Quilted Square, LLC. No sewing experience is needed to join the fun! Project Linus is a nationwide volunteer organization, whose mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children through the gift of new, handmade blankets. The North Central Missouri Chapter has distributed over 4,800 blankets to area children. For more information, contact Conni Douvier at (660)9474315, e-mail at douvier@nemr.net, or on the web at www.projectlinus.org.
Obituary
Joe Smith
Joe Smith, 96, of Macon, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri. Joe was born in Sullivan County, Missouri, on June 3, 1916, the son of Roy Elmer and Ida Lee (Bundies) Smith. He was a 1936 graduate from Purdin High School. Joe and Grace Eileen “Polly” Haynes were married on August 30, 1940, in Chillicothe, Missouri. Joe is survived by one son, Larry Joe Smith and his wife Renate of Kirksville, Missouri, two daughters, Lana Joy Girando and her husband Thomas of Chicago, Illinois, and Lynne Kay Smith and her partner Michael Houston of Louisville, Kentucky, two grandchildren, Rollo Girando of Los Angeles, California, and Barbara (Smith) Bannister and her husband Tony of Columbia, Missouri, two great-grandchildren, Emma and Anna Bannister of Columbia, Missouri, one brother, Ray Smith and his wife Jane of Columbia, Missouri, one sister, Corrine Almond of Brookfield, Missouri, and a sister-in-law, Peggy Waits of St. Joseph, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, Earl, Robert, and Roy, and two sisters, Frances Flynn and Mary Bohannon. Joe worked for 31 years for MO-OX (Missouri Oxygen) in Macon before retiring. He also shuttled cars for Bickhaus Motors for several years. Previously, like many other Americans, Joe worked at a wide variety of jobs, including his parents’ country store in Shafter, Missouri, driving a school bus, working for the railroad, and driving for Churchill Trucking. During the Great Depression Joe hitchhiked out west seeking work, eventually riding the rails back to Missouri. He was a Boy Scout Leader, Little League Coach and a member of the Macon Elks Lodge for 46 years. His passions were playing country baseball, and later watching the St. Louis Cardinals (win or lose), and bowling. Funeral services were held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Macon. Burial was in the Wheeling Cemetery in Wheeling, Missouri.
Obituary
Jamie E. Nolte Jr.
Jamie E. Nolte Jr., age 46 of Glenwood, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Born June 18, 1966 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of James E. and Violet M. (Harvey) Nolte. On January 22, 2000 in Queen City, Missouri, he married Melissa S. Weaver who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Cody Nolte of Queen City, Missouri, Trevor Nolte of Kirksville, Missouri, Christian Nolte of Greentop, Missouri, and Tyler Weaver of Lancaster, Missouri; one daughter, Kaitlyn Nolte of Lancaster, Missouri; one brother, Christopher Nolte of New Cambria, Missouri; one sister, Lorri Roberts of Rolla, Missouri; and one grandson, Kollin Roberts. His parents and grandparents preceded him in death. Jamie was a 1984 graduate of La Plata High School. Most of his adult life was spent in Glenwood, Missouri. Jamie loved telling stories, hunting and fishing with his boys and brother, and spending time with all of his children and grandson. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Illinois Bend Church west of La Plata, Missouri. Officiating was Pastor Sammy Barger. His wishes were to be cremated.
Oklahoma Indians 4-H The Meeting was called to order Skylar. Pledges were led by MaKenzie. Roll call was called by MaKenzie, 10 answered. The minutes were read by MaKenzie, they were approved. Treasurer’s report was given by Tanner. Our club thanked Justin, Travis, Skylar, Matt, Madison, Tanner, and Trista for ringing the bells for The Salvation Army, they raised $142.36. Our club will be purchasing meat sticks to sell ad will be singing at the La Plata Nursing Home on Dec. 14th, 2012 at 4pm. Our club signed cards to Kyle Larson- Air Force, Brandon Lovingier- Germany, and Jake Waddle- Marines. If you are planning on running for the ambassador’s contest your story needs to be turned in by December 14th, 2012. Recognition night is on January 19th, 2013. Each family attending recognition night needs to bring a covered dish. Birthdays this month are Jill and Kirk. Members present were MaKenzie, Lance, Travis, Justin, Ben, Sarah, Matthew, Skylar, Tanner, Trista, and Madison. Project leaders present were Nikisha, Allen, LeAnna, Julie, Jennifer, and Sharron. The next meeting will be January 8th 2013 at 6pm.
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LEPC/Emergency Management Holds Meeting Bucklin December Character Awards - Front row ( left to right): Nikolas Baldwin & Leaha Smith; Middle Row - Keeden Schnetzler, Sevilla Bussman, Jacob McElhaney, Kaycie Jackson, & Emma Cathey; and Back Row - Demetria Beard, Gary Lewis, Gracie Liebhart, Kullen McElhaney, Kristin Hayes, Collin Jackson. Not Pictured: Shayton McCormick.
La Plata Character Awards A - Ellie Salstrand, Brandon Callahan, Lee Mack, Auston Lawrence, Noah Graham, Ryan Green, Andrew Fleak, Gunnar Mc Henry, Lilly Cox, Ben Cook.
La Plata Character Awards B - Kady Couch, Landyn Jones, Olivia Gabbitas, Carter Payton, Andrew Spencer, Tytian Barnes, Tanner Herron, Justin Wood, Cooper Noah, Kennedy Garnett.
Jeff Stacy opened meeting at 7pm at Samaritan Hospital conference room. Attendance: Those in attendance were Jim Maloney, Ross Dutton, Cindy Malloy, Jeff Stacy, Judy Rushton, Brian Haeffner, Jeff McLin, Rocky Seiner, Deane Valkenaar, and Tyler Hendricks Secretary’s report: Not given will approve at Feb meeting. Treasure report: Not given, will approve at Feb meeting. Jeff mentioned that the budget has been turned in to the commissioners and that we have a little over $4,300 in our account. Old Business: Annex H, Still needs some work. New Business: Chemical Spills: 1 reported. Red Cross update: Dean has been doing presentation on his deployment to the east coast. Law Enforcement update: Rocky reported on patrol vehicles, recent incidents and MOSWIN radio system. Industry update: None reported Health update: Cindy presented information on the current flu situation and disease outbreaks in Missouri. Judy reported on Macon County Health Departments Emergency planning updates and grants. She also stated that two employees have completed car seat technician classes and gave an update on the Roadway Safety Collation. Fire Department update: No new updates. All of the Macon City Fire departments training are listed on their website www.maconfire.com 911 update: No new updates Media update: None reported. Environmental update: None reported. EMD update: None reported Transportation update: Brian reported that snow
removal has gone well so far this year. Elected Officials: None Reported Hospital update: None reported EMS update: Jim reported that the board is looking at making Hazmat Awareness a requirement for EMT and Paramedics. Rescue update: No new updates. Discussion about annual meeting. Ross made a motion to have the annual meeting March 11th at 6pm Dinner to be catered and postcards from ABC printers to be sent out. Rocky seconded the motion. All present in agree-
ment. None opposed. Jeff will ask Mimi if she will speak and bring another speaker. He will also see if Alan Wyatt would speak. Cindy will check on getting the Expo building and send out invitations. She will also set up catering. We need to go over bylaws at the Feb meeting. Ross made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. Jim seconded the motion. All present in agreement. None opposed. Next meeting will be Feb 11th, 7pm at Samaritan Hospital Conference Room.
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Community News 2012 Food Drive Success by Doris Noah
Bucklin Assembly Of God Youth Project Churches from Liberty, Kearney, Fulton, Jefferson City, Milan and Kansas City were guests of the Bucklin Assembly of God congregation for a Youth Outreach on January 12th. More than 80 young people attended as well as several adults. David Tafford, youth pastor, and other guests delivered messages throughout the day. During the day the children did face painting, puppets, jousting instructions, bow shooting, demonstrations about how wood was worked in the olden days and a sing along. When the day was over it was determined the Youth Outreach was a great success. City County Meets Bucklin City Council met in regular session January 9th, 2013. Present were Mayor Don Noah, councilmen George Simmons, Barry Shipley and Larry Daniels; John Wright, Robert Cowherd, Barbara Ross, Robert Walters, Greg Noah, Lynn Shipley, Rick Gilmore, Jr. Malloy, Elaine Malloy and Glen Kitchen. Mayor Don Noah called the meeting to order at 5:00 p m. Motion was made and approved to accept December minutes. Motion to approve and pay bills made and approved. Motion was made and carried allowing Mayor Noah to sign a resolution for council to sign on behalf of the city all documents in regard to the closing of the Bucklin, Missouri $151,000 combined waterworks and
sewerage system revenue bond, series A. Lynn Shipley came before the council concerning the dogs next door to her home. Marshal Wright assured her he would go see about them. He would advise the people of the problem and give them 10 days to correct the situation. If not taken care of a ticket will be issued. Junior Malloy came before the council asking when the old street signs will be sold. Council advised it will be in the spring. Motion was made and approved to give Tom Jordan a sewer adjustment of $36.72. Marshal Wright advised the council he will be attending training in Trenton on January 28th, 2013. Bob Walters advised the council the representative of DNR had been here this week and the audit went well. Motion to adjourn made and carried at 6:17 p m Civic Club Planning Session The executive committee of the Bucklin Civic Club met at Tall Paul’s dining room for a planning session Tuesday January 15th. Officers present were Debbie Reid, Thelma Jones, Doris Noah and Lynn Shipley. Patty Gilmore and Peggy Finney joined the group and plans were completed. The club theme for 2013-2014 will be WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE. Patty will compile the books for distribution at the next meeting. March 21st the club will meet with Marj King, Corrine Ritchie and Cherry Miller serving as hostesses. There are no
meetings in January or February. Norma (Malloy) Snow Passes Away Sarah Greer received word from Paducah, Kentucky that her sister, Norma Snow, has passed away following a long illness. Among relatives in this area are a brother Earl Malloy and sisters Glenda Wood, Elaine Johnson, Sherrill Rowland and Sarah Greer. There will be details of Mrs. Snow’s services in this column next week. Candy News The response to an appeal for a Depression Candy recipe was great. Calls, emails and notes came as folks shared this old recipe which is also called Potato Candy. A caller from Ethel even said it is great dipped in chocolate. The recipe is simple and sounds wonderful. Please call 660 695-3600 or email if you are interested in the recipe for this unique candy. Thanks to each one. We will be trying it at our house soon. Tri-State Printers There will be an in depth article about the Bucklin based Tri State Printers in the next Bucklin Bits. I have used up all my words for this week. Do you have an item for the Bits From Bucklin? If so please call 660 6953600, email dnoah112@ gmail.com or feel free to come by our house anytime with your news. Every article is welcome and just what it takes to make the news newsy. Enjoy January, Doris Noah
Pictured is just some of the food collected for the 2012 food drive. The La Plata FFA Chapter was very instrumental in making the 2012 food drive a major success. Congratulations to everyone who really made the effort for this worthy cause.
FFA Takes Food Drive In High Gear Curious as to how they could make the Holidays more enjoyable for everyone, the La Plata FFA grew determined to make a positive difference. Each year, the La Plata High School holds a food drive, but with only moderate success. FFA Advisor Jessy Reuterdahl said, “The La Plata FFA asked ‘How can we make this food drive more successful?’ and the project just exploded.” The chapter encouraged all grades to give monetary donations as opposed to donating canned food. Each class competed to raise the most, with the largest donating class receiving pizza for lunch. With elementary and high school funds going toward purchasing groceries for needy families. Mrs. Fleshmas, La Plata Counselor, and Mrs.
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2012 1st Quarter In Review by Becky Jeffcoat, Editor January 4, 2012 Angela Schultz was named the “2011 Friend of Church WithOut Walls”. A retirement reception was held for former La Plata City Administrator, Ray Ivy, he retired on December 30, 2011. Fire Destroys Home was the headline on the front page of this edition as a blaze took the home of Scott and Cindy Teter of Atlanta. The home was a total loss. A two vehicle accident occurred a few miles southwest of Atlanta on Jupiter Avenue with Brady Bogeart struck head on with Leon Shears of Macon. Postage rates were reported to going up on January 22nd. The obituary of Clifford E. Johnson was in this issue. In “Yesterdays” - 10 years ago, Dr. James Furman celebrated the 30 year anniversary of this practice. 40 years ago, “Man Eater” showed at the Green Theatre for $.85. 50 years ago, Albert O. Wright retired as rural mail carrier after 34 years of service. January 11, 2012 An accident at the Atlanta Junction involved two vehicles. Lindsey Hudecz, age 27 crossed into the path of Kelli Cottrill, age 39 of La Plata. Cottrill and her passenger, Braxton Cottrill, age 12 were taken to Samaritan Hospital with minor injuries. Eighteen students and adults of Church WithOut Walls attended the Xtreme Youth Conference in Branson.
A fundraiser was held at the Novinger School for Daniel and Julie Kay (Hammons) Howe who lost their home in a fire on Thanksgiving weekend. Anita Peavler was saluted as a one of our nicest subscribers. La Plata Homecoming activities were announced as the Bulldogs hosted the Macon County Raiders on January 13th. The obituaries of James W. Bane, Marilyn J. Barnhill and Juanita L. McCarty were printed in this edition. A four generation photo of Vera Hall and her daughter, Mary Lou Ferry, along with her son, J.T. Hudson and his daughters Dayton and Dawsyn were printed in this issue. Red Roberts, La Plata Nursing Home, submitted a story of memories of the January 8, 1937 snow storm. The Atlanta Homecoming was advertised for January 13th as the Hornets would host the Higbee Tigers. In “Yesterdays” - 10 years ago, the Atlanta Lady Hornets took second at the South Shelby Basketball Tournament. 20 years ago, David Gwinn was appointed Interim Sherriff after the death of Gene Roebuck. 40 years ago, Representative Ronald Belt proposed a bill to have the Missouri Boat Commission patrol the waters of Thomas Hill Lake. January 18, 2012 Ella and Holland Clem established a scholarship program at La Plata High School. LHS Homecoming Royalty was Weston Smith, King and Rachel Shahan, Queen. AHS Homecoming Royalty was Brady Bogeart, King, Ashton Ross, Queen and Shalyla Collier, 1st Runner Up. C&R Introduced Keith Turner as the new La Plata Store Manager. The La Plata Lions Club advertised their soup, chili and pie supper for January 21st. Project Linus was scheduled for February 25th. Bobby Moncrief was saluted as one of our nicest subscribers. The deaths of William “Bill” Jackson, Rosalee Coy and Charles “Dean” Nuhn were printed in this issue.
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In “Yesterdays” - 10 years ago, Gayle Perry agreed to be the new La Plata Alderman and Kyle O’Haver and Ashley Bragg were named Homecoming Royalty at LHS. 30 years ago, the Home Press changed ownership from Nathan Walker to Steve and Elaine Marbery. 40 years ago, 5 lbs. of flour at C&R sold for $.49 per bag. 50 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Holmes closed their jewelry store in La Plata after 42 years. January 25, 2012 Carl Campbell was saluted as one of the nicest subscribers to The Home Press. Steve Carvajal was named 2011 Coach of the Year by the NFHS Coaches Association. Macon County was reported moving forward on a lease with MoDOT on their district office building. Volunteers made over 600 pies for a fundraiser for CWOW. The FLPP Winter Flea Market and Soup Luncheon was advertised for January 28th. The engagement announcement of Dana Halstead to Joseph Weber was printed in this issue. Grant Roberts participated in Boys State in June of 2011. The death of Toby Baldwin Johnson was printed in this issue. Depot Inn & Suites held a special room rate for Valentines Day which included fresh chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of champaign. Senator Timothy Green announced the internship of Alan Phipps in his office during the Spring 2012 semester. The La Plata Invitational Basketball Tournament brackets
were announced for their upcoming tournament beginning on January 30th. February 1, 2012 Jerry Ronald Graves was arrested as a Murder Suspect in a State of Louisiana stabbing case. It was announced that the La Plata Elevator was closing. The La Plata Christian Ministries held a fundraiser at Silver Rails Event Center. A Valentine Luncheon and a Dinner were held to raise funds for the food and clothing centers. The obituary of Carol Ann Freels was printed in this issue. Tom Cupp retired as Golf Course Manager for the La Plata Golf Course. The first article of “Blonde But Blunt” was debuted in this edition. In “Yesterdays” - 20 years ago, the last basketball tournament was held in old La Plata gym. It began in 1939. 30 years ago, the Atlanta schools had to make up 5 days due to snow. 40 years ago, pies sold for $1.00 at C&R markets. 50 years ago, two boxcars and a tanker from a southbound Walbash freight train derailed near La Plata. The Brashear High School Tournament bracket was printed in this edition. Justin Riggins signed a “Letter of Intent” to play baseball with North Central Missouri College in Trenton. February 8, 2012 This was our first edition of the Home Press South. Tyler Hendricks was appointed Emergency Management Director for the City of Bevier. Dominica Prokup was student of the week. Hunter Education classes were to be held on February 24th-25th at the La Plata Masonic Lodge for children 11 years of age or older. Macon County Department of Conservation announced that Chronic Wasting Disease were found in free-ranging deer in Missouri. OATS bus riders from Macon County were among those traveling to Jefferson City to talk with their congressmen and express their feelings about the OATS system. Heartland RSVP assisted area seniors at the La Plata
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Library. Walter Gladbach was saluted as one of the nicest subscribers to The Home Press North and Jim and Kay Johnston were saluted for the South. Ariel Johnston gave birth to a baby boy, Aiden Zane Lee Johnston on January 29, 2012. Justin Basler graduated from Marine Corp Basic Training. The business spotlight was focused on Jennings Mercantile in Bevier. The obituaries of Willis “Bill” Meland and Anna Loraine Wempner were printed in this issue. Lighthouse Assembly of God announced their new pastors as Glen and Ginger Henley. In “Yesterdays” - 20 years ago, Grace Williams of Macon and Adair counties turned 104. 30 years ago, The American Legion Hall hosted an “all you can eat” pancake and sausage day. 40 years ago, the Macon County budget for the year was $383,188.70. 50 years ago, All Ladies Hats were on sale for $1.00 at Tansil-Grantges in La Plata. Harley W. Hiatt of Atlanta was honored at the Missouri Farmer’s Association for growing the most corn per acre. His average yield was 162.22. Carrie Chiarottino began writing the column, “Country Living” for the paper. February 15, 2012 Maples Repertory Theatre Board of Directors were finalizing the plans for the “Winter Ball”. Macon County Cattlemen planned their annual event of a banquet and Texas Hold’em tournament to fund their scholarships for February 18th. George Morgenweck of Macon was saluted as one of the nicest Home Press subscribers for the North and Rodney and Shirley Fraley were saluted for the South. K&K Sticker Shack and Angie’s DJ and Karaoke were featured in the business spotlight. Bevier City Clerk, Beth Faught, gave an update on the lagoon status for the city. The Macon County Recycling Program set trailers in Atlanta, Bevier, Callao, La Plata and New Cambria. OnShore Technology opened their new technology center in Macon at the home of the former MoDOT District office. Bevier senior, Dominica Prokup was pictured with her parents, Jamie and Janet Prokup as she signed a “Letter of Intent” to participate on the Track and Field team at William Wood University. February 22, 2012 Brashear Homecoming Royalty was Joseph Woods, King and Morgan Taylor Queen. Chance Hill was voted Prince and Allison Thompson, Princess. The Bucklin Civic Club members prepared thirty Valentine plates and delivered them to Bucklin residents. The local girl scouts developed “green thumbs” as they planted 100 flower bulbs in recognition of their 100th anniversary at the La Plata Methodist Church. Russell Davis and Ryan Connell, both of Macon were arrested on drug charges. Curtiss Bunch made his college debut for Bradley University at a game in Georgia vs. Virginia Tech. Carousel Productions in Macon was gearing up to present the play “9 to 5”. The obituary of Judy Haun appeared in this issue. AHS and LHS Senior Parent Recognition Nights were held on Thursday, February 16th. Jon Teter, age 32 of Callao was arrested for Burglary in the 1st Degree and Property Damage in the 2nd Degree. A special section for FFA Week was included in this edition. A benefit was held for New Cambria teen, Sierra Reade. Custy’s Antiques was featured as the business spotlight. Callao - We’re still on the map, was a feature article in this edition. The Macon Jaycees held their Inaugural breakfast on February 25th. Russell and Jerry Davolt celebrated their birthdays with a family gathering. Bevier sophomore’s visited the Macon Area Career Technical Education Center. The Blue Flames took 2nd in the St. Louis Play Indoor Tournament. The Bevier Wildcats won their
Homecoming games against the Atlanta Hornets, clinching the Conference Championship. The District Basketball Tournament was to be held in La Plata, February 25th - March 2nd. February 29, 2012 A truck accident occurred on Highway 156 when a semi, owned by Cardwell-Noe Trucking, Novelty, overturned. No injuries were reported. Logan Weber accepted a position in Luverne, Minnesota after receiving his diploma from the Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada. Wayne Agee, Neodesha, Kansas was saluted as one of the nicest subscribers to The Home Press. Lolli Brothers Livestock Market reported “no comment” on a federal investigation regarding the sale of black rhinoceros horns after Jim Lolli and former Macon Police Chief, Scott Ziebarth were arrested in connection with the crime, along with five others. Clay Cox of Macon was pictured after his graduation from the Navy’s Recruit Training in Great Lakes, Illinois. 24 Hour Fitness and Training opened for business. 36 & 3 One Stop was the Business Spotlight his week. Callao’s 5th & 6th grade basketball were pictured. Wyatt Automotive in Macon held their Customer
A fire broke out at the corner of Orrick and Church Streets at the home of Darrel Green. Minimal injuries were reported. The obituaries of Wretha Marie Winkler, Lewis “Buddy” Graham and Linda L. Tetrick were printed in this issue. The Ladies of the Needle from Gifford Christian Church were remembered. In “Yesterdays” - 20 years ago, “Shorty” Self caught the season’s first trout, Mark Findling of Atlanta was named Home Press Student of the Month. 30 years ago, Utility rates increased in La Plata. The alum used to treat water went from $14.44 for a 100 lb. bag to $17.40. 40 years ago, George Barnhart of La Plata celebrated his 97th birthday. He remembered moving to La Plata in the 1880’s in a covered wagon from Sedalia. 50 years ago, a State Gas Tax was approved meaning the City of La Plata would receive more than $4,600 yearly for the construction and maintenance of streets and frozen pot pies sold as 6 for $.98 at C&R Supermarket. March 14, 2012 The University of Missouri Macon County Extension Council announced the sponsorship of the Macon County Farm and City Night on March 20th. The business spotlight featured Shelmadine Tire and Service.
Appreciation Day on March 9th. Timothy Johnston, age 11, of Macon was chosen the 2012 Theme Winner for the Macon County Fair, Artwork contest. The La Plata Post Office received an uplift of Tuck Pointing of the masonry. A new sign was erected at the La Plata Methodist Church. The Macon County Financial Report was printed in this edition. Brashear Tigers held their Senior Parent Recognition Night on Tuesday, February 21st. 5th & 6th grade basketball schedules for La Plata, Atlanta and Brashear were printed in this issue. March 7, 2012 Todd and Traci Hill of Brashear were saluted as some of the nicest subscribers to The Home Press North and Arley and Carol Liebhart of Macon were saluted for the South. Young’s Lodge was featured on the front page of our South edition, they are a bed and breakfast near Callao. Sarah Bond, a Macon senior, was selected to ply her trumpet at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Keithly Photography was the Business Spotlight featured this week. Clayton Tate, age 19, of Callao, graduated from Military
Kate Johnson, granddaughter of Leon and Marguerite Thrasher of Bevier was announced to be studying at the University of Botswana in Africa. The Linneus Legion Post was reactivated. Callao students took first place in statewide math contest. MO Energy basketball team traveled to Kansas to participate in the RATS/MAYB tournament. The Tri-County All Conference Basketball teams were printed in this issue. Irish Stew was served at the Hee Haw Dinner at the American Legion Hall. March 17th, the La Plata United Methodist Church served Corned Beef and Cabbage. Eugene Miller of Atlanta was saluted as one of the nicest subscribers to the paper for the North and Phil and Judy Kern were saluted for the South. Keithly Photography advertised “Easter Portraits with a Live Bunny”. Business Spotlight featured Cole’s Motor Sales and Cycles. National Reading Day was observed at Bevier Schools. Rodney and Shirley Fraley celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on March 20th. They were pictured in this edition. Brylie Watson, age 2, was pictured with father, Jordan as
Honor Band performed at LHS. In “Yesterdays” - 10 years ago, The Atlanta Christian Church celebrated their 100th birthday and Darrell and Sara Beth Fouch celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 20 years ago, the Novelty home of Gary Bowman was destroyed by fire. 30 years ago, A.O. Herron, retired farmer celebrated his 100th birthday. 40 years ago, Ronald W. Wallen, originally from rural La Plata was named Outstanding Young Man of American by President Nixon and Ronald Poteet filed for Mayor of La Plata. 50 years ago, Mack Derr, supervisor agent of Marceline celebrated 50 years aboard Santa Fe. John and Hazel Hawkins of Ethel celebrated 60 years of marriage. March 21, 2012 Nunan’s Meat Market opened for business in Millard. The Easter Bunny was making a visit to La Plata during the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Alpha Beta Alpha Sorority. La Plata Elementary began scheduling screenings for the kindergarten classes. The birth of Cooper Lee Vozza was announced. He is the son of Rob and Katie Vozza of Des Moines, Iowa. In “Yesterdays” - 10 years ago, Robert Gordon, La Plata superintendent announced his resignation. 20 years ago, Laurence I. Miller, D.O. preformed the first corneal transplant at Grim-Smith Hospital. 30 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Cleophas of La Plata celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. 40 years ago, A total of $225,700 was distributed to county schools by County Treasurer Carol Walker. 50 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Berry opened the La Plata Clothing Company in La Plata. March 28, 2012 Macon County’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt was to be held in Atlanta on April 7th. Carol Kampman of Bethany, Missouri was saluted as one of the nicest subscribers to The Home Press. A man was air-lifted by helicopter after his bicycle was hit by a car at the intersection of Brown Street and Highway 156 in La Plata. Local Republicans gathered for the Annual Lincoln Dinner Banquet at the United Trinity Church in Macon. Brashear students participated in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraising event. The birth announcement of Quinci Jo Jeffcoat was announced in this issue. She is the daughter of Sammie Jo Jeffcoat of La Plata. In “Yesterdays” - 10 years ago, WIC services were cancelled in La Plata by the Macon County Health Department. 20 years ago, Kyle Williams and Marci Hagar were crowned prince and princess of the La Plata PTO Fun Night and Ida McAffee of Shelby County celebrated her 105th birthday and appeared on the Today Show. 30 years ago, Country singer, Sara Evans, originally from New Franklin, Missouri performed gospel and bluegrass music at
training for the US Air Force. The Bevier Lady Wildcats participated in the District playoffs at La Plata making it to the Championship game, placing 2nd in districts. A horrific storm with tornado like winds blew through Northeast Missouri on February 27th. A lot of damage was left behind.
she caught her first fish over the weekend. Post 57 American Legion of Bucklin honored a Vietnam Vet during funeral services. The obituaries of Maxine Perry and Hazel Newland were printed in this issue. The statewide tornado drill was schedules for March 13th. The Tri-County Conference
the age of 11 in La Plata. 40 years ago, The City of La Plata bought the current library building from Mrs. Grace Ashby. 50 years ago, five boxes of fresh strawberries sold for $1.00 at C&R market. Mallory Eitel, senior at La Plata signed a “Letter of Intent” to play softball at Lindenwood University in St. Charles.
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COMMUNITY NEWS by Sharron Burns
Well winter is definitely showing its stuff with a morning temperature of 10 degrees. Most of the week it was in the 20’s and the ice is still frozen on the pond. Saturday brought an inch of snow. An area resident spotted a footprint in her front yard near the mailbox which measured bigger than her hand and had toe nail prints in the snow. Would we have another critter in our midst?? Not a wild cat bur probably in the bear family. Keep those pistols handy if you are out walking in our area. Jeremy Jarman visited his grandparents, Mary and Roger Jarman over the weekend. Walter and Tawyna Worcester visited Dimple Lockett this week, to help her and check on her welfare. A former minister at Gifford Christian Church returned to visit Sunday morning. Barry Richardson and wife, Sammie, and children, Ozzie, Zoey,
Zadie and Ezekiel Richardson gave a surprise visit Sunday morning. Welcoming them were Chad, Amanda, Claire, and Morgan Belfield, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Donna Gray, Kim and Leighton Shoop, Kirby Bailey, Debbie Newland, Richard and Sharron Burns and Nathaniel Iman. The Friends for La Plata Preservation met Monday evening at the La Plata Library. They worked on plans for the Flea Market to be held on January 26 from 8-3 at the Silver Rails Event Center. Atalpal 2 club met at the La Plata Expresso for their monthly meeting Thursday. Clyde Burch was the speaker. Oklahoma Indians 4-H Club met Tuesday evening at the La Plata Baptist Family Life Center. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the La Plata High School Chorus and Band Concert Wednesday evening at La Plata High School.
Heartland Headlines by Kathy Nickerson
Two new babies joined the Heartland community just before the turning of the New Year. Nathan and Jennie Mayes welcomed their daughter, Eden, on December 28th. She joins a big sister, Arianna, and a big brother, Wesley. Eden’s dad grew up in Heartland and is a graduate of both the high school and the college. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at Liberty University while serving as a recruiter for Heartland Christian College. Jennie is also a graduate of the college. She and Nathan both help with the youth group at Heartland and serve on the worship team. If you’ve seen our television show, Straight from the Heart, you’ve probably seen Jennie playing the keyboard.
Deklan McCurdy was born to Zach and Sarah McCurdy on December 31st, arriving just in time to be both a blessing and a tax deduction. Deklan is the first child for the McCurdy family. His dad works at the New Creation Country Store in Heartland and his mother teaches in the school. Sarah originally returned to her home in Mexico, Missouri, after graduating from Heartland Christian College. After she and Zach got married, they decided to come back to Heartland to help other people get a fresh start in life. We are thrilled to welcome these new babies, and we are grateful to have such committed young people living and working here at Heartland.
La Plata Lions Club
The La Plata Lions club met December 11, 2012 at the Baptist Family Life Center at 7 p.m. Lion Gary Cunningham called the meeting to order. Lion Don Miller gave the invocation. Lion Clyde Burch led the pledges. The group helped Diana Scott celebrate her birthday. They also helped Don and Dana Miller and John and Debbie Becker celebrate their wedding anniversaries. Guests at this meeting were Joyce and David Campbell of Cairo, Alan
Seibert Club Meets
The Seibert Club met Wednesday, January 16, 2013, in the Activity Room of La Plata Nursing Home with Kathy East as hostess. The table was decorated with a white tablecloth and a hand made cloth brought from Hungary. Five members were present and President Irene Osborn called the meeting to order. Kathy East led in prayer. Roll Call was answered with “My Plans for 2013”. Secretary Betty Cribb read the minutes for both November and December and they were approved as read. Treasurer Leila Ward gave her report. She was authorized to pay herself for items purchased for Bingo and birthday gifts for the Nursing Home in November. Leila gave everyone a copy of the poem, “I’m Spending Christmas with Jesus,“ read at Ruth Hawkins Memorial Service. Old Business: Irene will get a box and take it to the La Plata Library for donations to Victim Support Services in Kirksville. They can use sample-size shampoos, soaps, etc. and paper products, such as toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, etc. Thanks so much to Cindy Moore for allowing us to put the box in the Library. It would be wonderful to fill the box a second time—or more! All donations will be definitely be appreciated! The box will be picked up our next meeting day, February 20, for delivery to Victim Support Services. Dora will check with the motel to see if they ever have extras of such items. New Business: The new books were passed out to everyone in attendance and Dora Lov-
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Kohler of Huntsville. District Governor Lisa Alexander of St. Charles, Past District Governor Freda Mc Kee, Dan Mc Gruber of Kirksville. Members attending were John Becker and wife Debbie, Clyde Burch, Richard and Sharron Burns, Gary and Donna Clarkson, Gary Cunningham, Don and Dana Miller, Frank and Diana Scott, Marvin and Betty Seidt, Gary and Shirley Smith, Duane and Peggy Turner.
ingier will take books to Marsha Yahl and Bonelle Crosby. Our “assignment” for the February meeting is to bring our books “decorated” however we wish. The Club members will then judge them. Kathy East conducted the “Hostess with the Mostest” contest. We had to pay a few cents for certain items we had on, such as “5¢ for each necklace you were wearing; 5¢ if you had a purse; 3¢ if you were wearing black shoes, 6¢ if you had on two shoes on; 4¢ for 1 earring, 8¢ for 2; etc. The money collected went into the Treasury. Irene Osborn won the contest, having to pay 52¢, and she received a tea towel. This was also the time to collect dues of $5 for the new year and everyone took care of that obligation. Leila Ward gave Devotions, and the Program. on “Attitude, Believe and Courage”; and “The Need To Love”. The hostess conducted a contest, “U.S. Presidents and Their Nicknames,” and it was won by Leila Ward, who received a tea towel. Refreshments of raisin sheet cake and drinks were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be February 20, 1:15 p.m., with Marsha Yahl as hostess. Roll Call will be “My favorite winter pastime,” and Kathy East will plan Devotions and Program. Each member needs to bring two thing to the February meetings: (1) Our decorated Program Book for judging, and (2) Items for Victim Support Services. The meeting was adjourned after an enjoyable afternoon!
Atlanta News
by Marsha Hammons
Mariam Farrington and Dolores Harpster had lunch together Sunday. Babby Graham and Rhoda Graham had lunch in Kirksville Wednesday. Savannah Klamert visited Rhoda Graham Wednesday morning. Mae Graham of Macon visite Rhoda Graham one day last week. They had lunch and played board games.
Farmer’s Wife by Verna Buck
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and are enjoying the new year. They say time flies when you’re having fun. I didn’t realize I was having so much, but time is flying. My apologies for no new recently, Bobby was in the hospital, December 7th to 14th and back again n the 22nd for a problem and we’re not doing so good. Sunday visitors were W.R. and Mike and Eddie Buck, Bobbi Hamlin, Candi Ralston and Alma Baker. Visiting us on Wednesday afternoon were Lonnie Byrn of Kirksville, D.C. Trowbridge of Ottumwa, Eddie Buck and Barb Englehard of Marceline, also visiting have been Rob Cole and Braydon of Kirksville, Donna Gray and Carol Ward. Stella Tuggle was admitted to Samaritan Hospital January 17th after falling in the kitchen. Jerry Thomas accompanied Peggy Thomas to Columbia Wednesday for a doctor appointment. William Fredman and Marguerite Hodges visited Bobby Buck, Roma Rodriquez and Ruby Patterson at the La Plata Nursing Home recently. Joining Red Roberts for music at the La Plata Nursing Home on Thursday, January 10th were Jack and Betty Settle of Ethel, Dean Green, Susan Calef, Oscar Shaffer and Delores Davis. Joining them on Monday evening were Glen and Sherry Pippin, Carl Campbell, Tom Ruttinger, Duane and Jeanette Chrisman, Jimmy Overstreet and Ray Kirkpatrick and Jana Russon. Glen and Sherry and
Billy Pippin hosted a family dinner at the Family Life Canteen on January 5th. Hope to have list at a later date. Roma Rodriquez returned to La Plata Nursing Home Sunday, January 13th after a week at Northeast Regional. Visiting have been her children and grandchildren and also brother, Lewis Wilson. Jim Sparrow returned to La Plata Nursing Home after spending several days at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Visitors have been Sharon Dore, Linda Montgomery, Susan Calef and Oscar Shaffer. Nancy and Eugene Graham have been recent visitors of Marteena Gunnels. Esty Eyler at Baring visited Helen Nichols last Sunday. Robert and Garna Fredman brought supper Saturday evening to help William Fredman celebrate his birthday. Marguerite Hodges was also a guest. Carol Ward of High Point, North Carolina returned home Saturday after spending the week with Peggy and Jerry Thomas and family and also visited with Martha Bragg. Bonelle Crosby was hostess to the Atalpal club on December 10th held at the La Plata Nursing Home. They enjoyed a delicious lunch followed by a short business meeting. Present were Iris Chaney, Peggy Thomas, Ellen Wood, Ella Clem, Maxine Lock, Betty Jo Williams. Bonelle gave a short program with everyone receiving a gift of Bonelle’s homemade candy. Next meeting will be in March.
by Patty Truitt Well here it is time for me to look back over the week and see what has been going on. I do hope I am not the only one with my outside Christmas lights still up. It seems that when I am off work it wants to rain, snow, and be downright cold. I guess we will have some good weather by May. Sorry I don’t have a lot of news for you, I really would like for some of you to call me and let me know what you are doing. I am sure some one is doing something. Last Thursday I took my little dog Cody to Cairo to be groomed. While he was at the groomers having a nice hot bath and his hair and nails done I was n Moberly shopping. Oh great, every time I came out of a store it was raining harder and had gotten colder. When I got back to Spoiled Pets he was dry and beautiful and I was wet and cold. Guess who got the good deal of our day. Sunday I took my granddaughters Norma and Bella to Sunday School and Church. All the SS classes are studying “The Story” the girls are studying a younger version of the same book. This is so exciting to have
the whole church doing the same lesson every week and Rev. Dan is doing his sermon on the same thing I love how this is working. The girls and I were able to discuss the lesson after church. I had so much fun tonight. My friend Carolyn Hill and I went to the Senior Center to play pitch. It is so much fun their and you don’t have to be a senior. We all take a snack and we play cards. Twenty six people their tonight and we laughed all evening. If you want to play just show up at 6:30 next Wednesday. I was so happy tonight. It costs two dollars to play and I won 4th place and got my two dollars back. A good night of fun. The Clarence United Methodist Church is having a card party this Saturday night the 19th. I know that will be a lot of fun. If I don’t make it someone call me and give me all the details. Kenny and I are going to Quincy Saturday to do some shopping and eat out. Sunday will be our 34th wedding anniversary. It’s been a great 34 years. Hope everyone has a great week and I pray God truly blesses you and yours. Patty C Y
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COMMUNITY NEWS Macon Couple Celebrate 50 Years
BEVIER ALUMNI TO RETURN FROM MISSION TRIP
Caleb Pagett (Compton) after performing a baptism for a young friend at Infanta, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Team Kabutihan by Sharon Coram, Staff
John R. and Joanne (Moffitt) Morris of rural Macon were married January 19, 1963 in Linneus, Missouri. They are the parents of three children; Randall, Kathryn and Sheila (deceased), six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Macon County Democratic Club The Macon County Democratic Club will be having their January meeting next week. Thursday, January 24th at The Miners Hall in Macon. The cost of the meal is $8.00. The meal cost includes Ugo’s Pizza, salad, dessert, water, tea or coffee. We welcome new members. RSVP to Debbie Waddill 385-4856 or 651-5026.
Macon County Republican Club
Macon County Republican Club met in Bevier on January 15, 2013. The meeting was opened by president, Bonnie Morris, welcoming the members. Jack Davison gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Alligiance. Rick Shoemaker and Ben Williams gave the program on their views surrounding the gun issues. Secretary, Becky Belt, read the minutes from the last meeting which were approved. In absence of the treasurer, Sue Williams gave her report. Next meeting will February 19, 2013.
In April 2012, The Home Press started a series of articles featuring Celeb Pagett. Caleb is the son of Sarah and Richard Compton of Callao and a 2004 graduate of Bevier High School. He is an extraordinary young man. In February 2012, he chose to leave friends and family and embark on a Mission to Infanta, Pangasinan, Philippines in order to make a difference in the lives of young people half way across the globe. Our intention was to follow and print some of his posts from his Internet blog (http://teamphilippines2012.blogspot. com/). However, good intentions aside, we were not always able to find space to include his stories. Time passed and a year has come and gone. Now Caleb is due to return to Missouri in February. We are excited to see Caleb and ask him questions about his mission trip and will share that story with you. In the meantime, please enjoy one of Caleb’s more recent blog postings: Moments I’d Miss - Nov 28th, 2012 We stop by the market to pick up a few more people on our way to pray for a family. I buy four cups of pineapple juice for about $.50. There are now eleven of us walking down the rocky path leading to the seaside. We turn the corner with a half broken cement wall on our left side. We walk up to the house of a woman that Jessie Boy calls Nanay (mother), although it is really his grandma. The door is wide open as we take off our sandals and walk right in. As we enter the house we turn the corner into the living room. It has many old pictures hanging on the wall with dust all over them. There are two wooden benches and a single wooden chair to sit on. And there in the middle of the living room is Nanay lying on her bed. Nanay is a beautiful woman in her sixties that has been bed-ridden for a year now. She had a stroke leaving the left side of her body paralyzed. Immediately I was beginning to think, “What if this was my grandmother?” Just above Nanay is a string hanging from the rafter with a stick on it. This is so she can turn herself if she needs to. And you see…what I called her bed was nothing more than bamboo strips with some of the nails sticking out of it. For a year now this beautiful woman has been lying on wood with a yellow, green, and red checkered mat underneath her and nothing else. One of the first things I ask her is if she would like to have some cushion underneath her. I can’t imagine seeing my grandma lying on wood for a year and her never expecting anything different. Of course at the sound of having something soft to sleep on she was excited and asking when that might ever be. I told her I would be there with a pad for her the next day. The room goes silent as we begin to pray. Different people are taking turns praying for Nanay. The only sound you hear other than the voice praying is the sniffling of people trying to hold back their tears and keep their snot inside their nose. It was a very moving moment to see several people in this room filled with compassion for a woman most of them had just met. After the prayer they began talking about ways they could bless her. She needs fruits and vegetables! One thing I love about the youth in the Philippines is that they know they cannot do much by themselves, but if each one puts in a little they can get something better. So that is
exactly what they did. They talked about how if each one gave ten pesos then they could all go and buy Nanay some fruits and vegetables, and so they did. The next morning I wake up early. I’m excited to go to Sta Cruz and buy this woman a pad to be able to lie on. Me and a few of the guys (including Jessie Boy) leave for Sta Cruz and buy the pad for Nanay to sleep on. We go into the local market and buy her some fruits and vegetables as well. We jump on the rusted jeepney back to Infanta so we can go and bless Nanay. We arrive at my house, drop a few things off, and pick up a few other people to go back to Nanay’s house with us. Just before we leave my house I asked Jessie Boy to come up with a short message to give to his grandma. She is Catholic and hasn’t been to church in a year due to her situation. So Jessie Boy is upstairs in my bedroom writing what he wants to say to his grandma before we leave. He comes trotting down the stairs with a smile on his face ready to go. We walk back down those same streets and paths to get to Nanay’s house. She has a great big smile across her beautiful face. Jessie Boy goes and gets a wheelchair to put her in so we can put down her new pad. He pulls down her red flowered shirt and lifts her out of the bed and into the wheelchair. Jesel and Faith get a few pillows to stuff around her because the chair is much bigger than she is! Nanay is feeling so blessed and all over her face you can see it. I asked Jessie Boy to share what he had written to his grandma. As he opens up the letter tears begin running down his face. He quickly tries to hide his face, but it was no use because everyone was soon with him. He starts reading this letter from a voice underneath all the crying. It was a letter he wrote to his grandma thanking her for raising him every since he was eight months old. He was apologizing for the things he had down wrong. Several times throughout the note he would express how much he loved her and how he is now changing his life. He told her how much he wanted to change first for God and also for her. Tears are flowing down everyone’s faces, but mine really hit me when I looked at the note. There I saw drawn two stick figures, one of a taller woman and one of a little boy holding hands. Then I look up from the picture I had just seen on the note Jessie Boy had written, and I see the same boy that drew that picture holding the hand of his grandma! To Jessie Boy this is his mother, the amazing woman who chose to invest her life into his so he could have a better childhood. This was a man expressing to his mother the love that he had for her, just as if he was still a little child looking up into her face. If we never allow ourselves to be part of something bigger than ourselves, then we will never experience the effects of moments like these. Look around you and see where and how God wants to use you. Your life is much greater than just yourself! Thank you God for allowing me to be part of Your work here in the Philippines, and to see and experience moments like this. Ephesians 5:1-2 “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Much Love, Caleb
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Pie Anyone? Volunteers at Church WithOut Walls are preparing 600 homemade pies to raise funds for the women’s ministry. The frozen cherry pies will be made from scratch by the church ladies. This is the third year the ministry will provide cherry pies filled with Michigan cherries. Two years ago, CWOW volunteers prepared 300 cherry pies and sold-out within one week and it is now a local tradition! The nine-inch pies will be sold in hinged containers ready to be baked or frozen. They will also
A concealed carry course for all skill levels will be held in Atlanta, MO on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The training is open to the public by pre-registration only. A free lunch will also be provided. The course instructors are NRA Certified Instructors Alan and Linda Laird of New London. The cost is $95 and those interested should pre-register by January
include baking instructions. “We are hoping advance orders will help move even more pies this year,” said Erica Baker. “We also offer the sixth pie free for folks that purchase five pies. This option was quite popular last year.” The pies will be delivered just prior to Valentine’s Day and prepared on February 8 and 9, 2013. The cost per pie is $10. Those purchasing five pies will receive the sixth free. Delivery is available, but customers are encour-
aged to pick up their pies on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the La Plata Elementary School. “If frozen, these pies can impress folks all year. We had great feedback in our first two years and enjoy working together to prepare the pies,” added Baker. “It is a fun team project for the church.” To place an order, contact Erica Baker at Church WithOut Walls, Atlanta, MO: (660) 473-6300 or houseofbakers@gmail. com.
22, 2013 by calling them at (573) 2316577. All materials for the course are provided. The training will be located at the church at 619 South Williamson Street in the southwest corner of Atlanta. This is the fourth concealed carry course held at Church WithOut Walls. To learn more about Church WithOut Walls, visit www.goatlantachurch.com.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Cut To The Chase
childrens books released
The News Is Missing From The News
Local Author Writes Her Memories by Sharon Coram, Staff
Linda Hoff Clement is a local author of three books for children. Her books are true stories from her own childhood. Not only an entertaining storyteller but is very interesting to talk to as well. Linda grew up in a small Ohio town with a population of about 300. Her parents, as seen in her books, were patient and loving and took time for their children. Her first story shows how her parents made an impact on her childhood memories by taking the time to help with the igloo. “It didn’t cost my parents any money, but it did cost them some of their time and to me, the gift of time is one of the most precious things we can give our families, or to anyone else.” Linda graduated from college in Barbourville, Kentucky at Union College, a small United Methodist College. There she met and married her husband Bob. In 1975 their family, which now included two children, Melinda and Rob, moved to Illinois where Linda taught primary and Kindergarten for 18 years. As a kindergarten teacher she shared her personal childhood stories with her students. The students loved her stories so much that it sparked the idea to become an author and write her memories into storybooks and have her mother illustrate them. Her first book, “The Cozy Little Igloo,” takes place in the winter of 1950 when a huge snowstorm came during the night. School was cancelled and Linda and her sister Sallie decided to make an igloo. Originally, only 12 copies of the book were printed and were to be given as Christmas gifts to family members. Linda’s mother, at 81 years old, drew the pictures, and Linda colored them in with crayon and framed the pictures with blue paper and cotton! Linda was encouraged to her to get the book published when people would hear
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her read the story or see the book. It was in the summer of 2009 when her mother passed away that she finally decided to look into publishing the book. The 2nd book titled “Hit the Road Mister Monster” happened in fall of 1948 when family friends came to visit. The fathers decided to take the 4 young girls to see a movie but the only movie showing had monsters in it! Linda believes the movie was “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” and while the movie wasn’t necessarily scary, in the eyes of a young girl “a monster was still a monster.” The story tells of what happened when they got home and it was time for bed! The 4 girls were scared to go into the bedroom for fear the monster was lurking behind every corner, especially behind the bedroom curtains! Local woman, LaVonia Corbin McQuitty, illustrated this book. The 3rd book is “The Third Time’s The Charm. It tells of Linda’s misadventures of trying to get to the local store to buy a candy bar! Her allowance consisted of 25 cents and her father said 10 cents should go in the bank (shaped like a bowling pin), 5 cents to the church and she would be allowed to spend the remaining 10 cents. Linda herself illustrated this book and it also includes photos from the original store she so desperately tried to get to! Linda said she would like to write at least one more book about a springtime memories to complete the four seasons. However, if time allows, she knows she has many more stories she would like to share. The books are available to purchase and are also available at local Macon County Public Libraries and school libraries. Check them out and see how delightful the memories of Linda Hoff Clement are!
by Blake Hurst I haven’t a clue when the submissions for the Pulitzer Prize are due, but I imagine the judges will gather soon. Why? Because The Kansas City Star has just finished publishing a series on the beef industry that can only be seen as the newspaper’s pitch for this year’s prize. It certainly didn’t contain any news, and the only reason a struggling paper would devote so many resources to such a nothing burger of a story has to be vanity. The Star has taken on the beef industry with a passion, but with almost no new information. To say this series is derivative is to practice understatement on the same level Star journalism practices hyperbole. Michael Pollan should send a bouquet, although I imagine he would settle for attribution. Forty-year-old heart studies, five-year-old documentaries and books published a decade ago, all contributed anonymously to the Star’s mighty effort, but original reporting was sorely lacking. In fact, only two conclusions can be drawn from original reporting: beef should be thoroughly cooked and invasive injuries caused by
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an F5 tornado are extraordinarily nasty and tragic injuries. Although, most everyone reading the articles, if there was anyone who read the whole series, probably knew both things. What else? Nobody can be trusted. Dieticians are bought by beef producers, and the Federal Drug Administration is a totally owned subsidiary of the drug industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s dietary recommendations are for sale, or can at least be rented. The industry can’t be trusted to market a safe product, and the government can’t be trusted to regulate the industry. The only institution in society that can be trusted, one supposes, is the press. Except at Pulitzer time, it seems to me. We learned that slaughterhouses smell bad and are nasty places to work-a fact Upton Sinclair made clear a century ago. Of course, job security at slaughterhouses is better than at the average newspaper, and who knows what injuries come to journalists from repetitive cutting and pasting. The series tells us more about the state of journalism than it does the meat industry. There is only
one goal of the average journalist, and it isn’t to sell newspapers or inform readers. No, the only goal of the average reporter is to get a job at The New York Times. The best way to get noticed by the Times is to win one of those awards chosen by, well, people who work at the Times. They recognize journalistic courage, courage that can only be exhibited by attacking local industry with the kind of “investigative” reporting that resulted in this article. The fact the series contained little that was original or news doesn’t matter. What one might not know, if one read the series, is that the incidence of most food borne illnesses has been in decline, particularly illnesses caused by E. coli. The incidence of listeria, however, is increasing. Listeria is a particularly nasty bacteria, the leading cause of miscarriages and often occurs in foods that are normally eaten uncooked. The bacteria is also associated with cats. Now, that would be true journalistic courage-a series that takes on sprout-eating cat lovers.
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SPORTS
University of Missouri Fall 2012 Semester Dean’s List Atlanta • Cynthia Marie Erwin, Junior, Social Work • Jamill F Teter, Senior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Jeremy S Teter, Senior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources Bethel • Kathryn Annette Coon, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Daniel Lynn Dunn, Junior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Daysi Carol Hawkins, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat Resources Brashear • Nicholas Ray Thomas, Sophomore, Health Professions Brookfield • Caleb Christian Blakely, Sophomore, Natural Resources • Meaghan Elizabeth Crandell, Senior, Arts & Science • Matthew Jonathan Hoyt, Senior, Nursing • Daniel W Lewis, Fresh-
man, Arts & Science • Austin Randal Lindsay, Junior, Health Professions Clarence • Ciara Shelbi Brooke Danner, Sophomore, Arts & Science • Christian Lee Gander, Sophomore, Business • Tara Lane Matlock, Senior, Human Environment Science Excello • Robert Dale Snell, Junior, Engineering Hunnewell • Megan Marie Behring, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • David William Shively, Senior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources Jacksonville • Kevin Edwin Hengemuehle, Freshman, AgrFood & Nat Resources Kirksville • Alexis Marie Barrett, Freshman, Arts & Science • Cassidy May Burns, Sophomore, Agr-Food
& Nat Resources • Ashley Renee Conner, Senior, Arts & Science • Caroline Rose Morris Kreps, Junior, Arts & Science • Quinn Ryan Mayberry, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Blake Aron Munn, Sophomore, Natural Resources • Lauren Taylor Steele, Sophomore, Arts & Science • Shiloh Arlene Sutton, Freshman, Health Professions • Chelsie Briann Todd, Freshman, Human Environment Science • Trent Jacob Todd, Senior, Engineering La Plata • Jeana D Bane, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Jessica Anne McDowall, Senior, Health Professions • Jennifer Nicole McIntyre, Freshman, Health Professions
La Plata Boys Basketball by Becky Jeffcoat On January 10th the Bulldogs hosted Marion County missing the win by one point as the Mustangs won 50-49. Scoring for La Plata were Baylon Belt 3, Seth Brown 6, Tanner Riggins 18, Matt Safley 13 and Jace Brown 9. The La Plata Bulldogs traveled to Meadville on January 11th coming home with a loss of 3151. Scoring for La Plata were Baylon Belt 2, Seth
Brown 9, Tanner Riggins, 7, Nathan Petersen 2, Matt Safley 2 and Jace Brown 9. In first round action at the North Shelby Tournament on Monday, January 14th the boys escaped the Schuyler County Rams with a one point win of 4443 with Matt Safley’s last point at the buzzer, sending them to second round play on Wednesday. Scoring on Monday was Baylon Belt 4, Ben Bolden 2,
Seth Brown 2 Tanner Riggins 8, Ty Davison 2, Matt Safley 21 and Jace Brown 5. On Wednesday at North Shelby the boys faced Knox County and with a loss sent them to the 3rd place game on Friday. Scoring for the Bulldogs in second round play were Baylon Belt 2, Seth Brown 11, Tanner Riggins 19, Hunter Howe 2, Nathan Petersen 4, Matt Safley 2 and Jace Brown 3.
• Taylor Aldace Naughton, Junior, Engineering • Travis M Tumlin, Senior, Engineering Leonard • Nora Leigh Dodd, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Jillian Grace Yoder, Senior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources Macon • Rachelle Butner, Sophomore, Education • John R Larrick, Freshman, Business • Tucker Lee Oliver, Senior, Natural Resources • Abigail C Rehard, Senior, Arts & Science • Shellie Rodgers-Brashears, Senior, Health Professions • Charles Dalton Stow, Senior, • Allen Michael Thompson, Freshman, Arts & Science
Marceline • McKenzie Paige Ewigman, Freshman, Nursing • Jessica Muriel Linebaugh, Junior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Brooke Alexandra Niemeier, Junior, Health Professions • Michael Preston Womack, Junior, Natural Resources Meadville • Jacob Nelson Dinsmore, Senior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources New Boston • Shelby May Sattman, Freshman, Arts & Science New Cambria • Nancy Ellen Jackson, Junior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Susan Lindsey Kelso, Freshman, Arts/Science • Stephanie Lynn Niemeier, Junior, Education • Alyssa Nicole Peterson,
Senior, Health Professions • Gary Coltn Lindsay, Sophomore, Health Professions • Whitney Nicole Wilburn, Junior, Nursing • Abigail Annalee York, Freshman, Arts & Science Shelbina • Caroline Nicole Kirby, Junior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Alex Lee Olaughlin, Sophomore, Human Environment Science • Colby Thompson, Freshman, Arts & Science • Nicholas John Werr, Freshman, Engineering Shelbyville • William Levi Keller, Junior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources • Melanie Dawn Trenhaile, Senior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources
La Plata Girls Basketball
by Coach Steve Lightle The La Plata Lady Bulldogs travelled to North Shelby to play in the 3rd place game on Friday, January 18th against the Lady Rams from Schuyler County. Unfortunately after a very physical game the Lady ‘Dawgs fell to the Rams 41-52. They were a tough and strong team but my girls battled back to tie it up after getting down by double digits but couldn’t get the win. Sam Jett had 13 points, Hannah Larson with 12 for the sec-
ond night in a row. Makay Belt scored 9, Taylor Snodgrass had 3 and Morgan Kimmel and Kalie Lene each scored 2.
Next week we will face Novinger on Tuesday at home and then host Cairo for our Homecoming game on Friday the 25th.
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Brashear Homecoming 2013 Monday, January 28, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Brashear Tigers vs. Knox County Eagles This Announcement Brought To You By These Following Merchants and Businessess: Macon County Officials Rick Tucker, Circuit Judge Philip Prewitt, Associate Circuit Judge Alan Wyatt, Presiding Commissioner Drew Belt, District I Commissioner Jon Dwiggins, District 2 Comissioner Shirley Sims, County Clerk Kimberly March, Circuit Clerk Josh Meisner, Prosecuting Attorney Jeanette Ronchetto, Collector Sherry Muncy, Recorder of Deeds Krista Claypoole, Treasurer Alan Spencer, Assessor Kevin Shoemaker, Sheriff Lois Noland, Public Administrator Brian Hayes, Coroner Cindy Ayers, Chief Juvenile Officer John Schaefer, Surveyor
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La Plata Family Practice Clinic Dr. J. Tod Sylvara, D.O. (660) 332-4312 C&R Supermarkets (660) 332-4422 Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Roger Jarman, Agent (660) 332-7521 Atlanta C-3 Schools (660) 239-4212 Brashear Schools (660) 323-5270 La Plata R-II Schools (660) 332-7001 Sydenstricker (660) 385-2177 Winkie Law Firm (660) 385-2244 The Home Press (660) 332-4431 Travis Funeral Chapel (660) 332-7145 NEMO CPA’s Laurie Love, CPA (660) 332-7904
Elliott Funeral Home (660) 239-4512 La Plata Nursing Home (660) 332-4315 Charlie Thompson Insurance (660) 332-7888 Northeast Sports Medicine & Rehab Northeast Therapy Services (660) 785-1834 Hettinger Construction (660) 332-6178 T2 Heating & Air Conditioning (660) 665-5200 Moore Chiropractic LLC Kale Moore, Chiropractic Physician (660) 988-1963 Shelter Insurance Company Gary Simmons, Agent (660) 332-7034 La Plata Lumber (660) 332-4411 La Plata State Bank (A Division of Northeast Missouri State Bank)
(660) 332-4317
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2013 La Plata Invitational Basketball Tournament January 28th - February 2nd
La Plata Girls Basketball Invitational 2013 1/28/2013 To 2/2/2013
Host School: La Plata
Girls Bracket
Schuyler Co.
Boys Bracket
(1)
Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:30 PM Madison
(8)
Thu Jan 31, 2013
Thu Jan 31, 2013
4:30 PM
7:10 PM Green City
(4)
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:10 PM
Atlanta
(5) Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:40 PM
Fri Feb 01, 2013 Consolation
Championship
7:10 PM Cairo
(2)
Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:30 PM Canton
(7) Wed Jan 30, 2013
Wed Jan 30, 2013
7:10 PM
4:30 PM North Shelby
(3)
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:10 PM La Plata
(6) Sat Feb 02, 2013
Fri, Feb 01, 2013 4:30 pm
3:00 PM
Seventh Place
Third Place
MES Athletic Director Sports Management Software, Mansker Enterprises Software, 1-888-334-8418 www.manskersoftware.com
The La Plata Invitational Tournament will begin action on Monday, January 28, 2013 in the La Plata High School Gym. The Bulldogs will host seven teams in tournament play. Area schools participating in outstanding acts of shooting, jumping, rebounding, assisting and displaying an extreme amount of energy and enthusiasm with players, coaches, cheerleaders, parents, fans and students cheering them on will be Canton, Madison, Atlanta, Cairo, Green City, North Shelby, Schuyler County and of course the host team, La Plata. The La Plata gym will accommodate over 600 occupants which will keep the walls trembling as the intensity and frustrations ring through the air, as the Doghouse will host four ballgames each night beginning at 4:30, 5:50, 7:10 and 8:30 p.m. Everyone will pitch in to see that the tournament is, again, a huge success, one of the best around! Area merchants and parents will be supplying food for the hospitality rooms, students will take part in the tournament as well by hostessing the opposing teams, referees and administration to their locker rooms, hospitality rooms and seating, as well as serving as floor sweepers. The junior class will be sponsoring the food stand with the classmates taking shifts at serving pizza, hot dogs, soda and other delicious snacks. Entertainment has been scheduled as well. Performances will be done by some of the most talented groups in Northeast Missouri including Melody’s School of Dance and Tumbling, Truman High Street Dancers, Putnam County Drumline, La Plata 6th Grade Girls Egyptian Wings Flag Performance and others. Admission costs will be students - $2.00, adults - $3.00; preschool - free; senior citizens - free. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. each day of tournament play and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, as games begin at 3:00 p.m. The La Plata R-II administration, coaches and staff would like to extend an invitation to all alumni and area residents to come and take part in what is believed to be the best hosted tournament around.
Travis Funeral Chapel Randy and Michele ~ Neil and Sherry 125 S. Church Street - La Plata
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La Plata Village Clinic Dr. Ferrell Moots, D.O.
These area merchants wish all the ballteams the best of luck. La Plata State Bank (A Division of Northeast Missouri State Bank) “Good Luck To All Area Teams”
Go Hornets!
Go Bulldogs!
Brashear Schools
(660) 332-7022
(660) 332-4317
Curtis Cafe
Gene Wood Construction
Moore Chiropractic LLC
(660) 332-4473
(660) 988-1963
La Plata R-II Schools
Northeast Sports Medicine & Rehab Northeast Therapy Services
(660) 332-7585
GO ‘DAWGS
“Thank You from The Curtis Family”
Sydenstricker (660) 385-2177
La Plata Family Practice Clinic Dr. J. Tod Sylvara, Board Certified in Family Medicine
201 S. Gex Street ~ La Plata
(660) 332-4312
La Plata Spin City Good Luck Bulldogs Good Luck Hornets “Sportsmanship Counts”
Roger Jarman, Agent Farmers Mutual Insurance Company 123 West Sanders - La Plata
“Good Luck”
“Good Luck To All Area Teams”
(660) 332-7001
La Plata Nursing Home “Good Luck Teams”
(660) 332-4315
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Good Luck Teams La Plata, Missouri
(660) 332-4431
(660) 239-4212
(660) 332-4669
Winkie Law Firm
Gary Simmons, Agent
Macon, Missouri
T2 Heating & Cooling Kirksville
Krista Bruno Brian Hayes Rick Tucker Cindy Ayers Philip Prewitt Alan Spencer Kevin Shoemaker John Schaefer Alan Wyatt Lois Noland Drew Belt Jon Dwiggins Shirley Sims Sherry Muncy Kimberly March Josh Meisner Jeanette Ronchetto
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C&R Market Macon County Officials
(660) 785-1834
Depot Inn & Suites
(660) 385-2244
(660) 332-4422
Kale Moore, Chiropractic Physician Kirksville, Missouri
Atlanta C-3 Schools
(660) 332-7521 109 E. Clark Street ~ La Plata
(660) 323-5270
La Plata, Missouri
Shelter Insurance
“Good Luck Teams”
(660) 332-7034
NEMO CPA’s LLC Laurie Love, CPA 202 East Sanders - La Plata
(660) 665-5200
(660) 332-7904
Hettinger Construction
La Plata Lumber & Hardware
“Go Bulldogs” La Plata, Missouri
Danny Bunch, Owner 201 East Sanders, La Plata
(660) 332-6178
(660) 332-4411
Bangert Trucking Pete and Elsie Bangert, Owners North Brown - La Plata
Charlie Thompson Insurance
(660) 332-4349
(660) 332-7888
“Good Luck Bulldogs”
“Good Luck Hornets”
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