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Ex-Cat Gets Pie’d The Atlanta High School held their pre-homecoming festivities on Thursday evening, January 24th in the high school gym. The gym was filled with alumni, students, faculty and fans. Activities included the singing of the Atlanta Fight Song by the pep band, the spirit squad led cheers, the hornet basketball teams, boys and girls, participated in a balloon stampede, the Minute to Win It was played with Kleenex boxes and ping pong balls, a duct tape activity was held with the ending result of taping the school counselor to the wall with duct tape, the king and queen were crowed and a hornet scramble was held with all the children K-6th grade finding their shoes that were thrown throughout the gym floor. The winner of the scramble was the lucky person chosen to throw the pie in the face of Ex-Cat, Coach Jason Daniels. Daniels is a Novinger Alumni. The Homecoming game was held against the Novinger Wildcats, therefore “Coach Got Pie’d”!

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Teen Dies; Four More Receive Minor Injuries On January 20, 2013 a traffic accident occurred on US 63 at Route B. The vehicle was southbound on US 63, lost control and went into the median. The vehicle overturned several times until coming to a rest on its top. Minor injuries were reported for Clarence DaleJenkins, 16, of Macon; Steven Dale-Jenkins, 15, of Macon; Noah Pitney, 18, of Moberly and Lee Sefler, 14, of Moberly. In addition, there was one fatality due to the incident. Cameron Hackley, 17, of Moberly was pronounced dead at the scene.

Nebraska Driver Slides Off Highway Near Callao On January 5, 2013 an accident occurred on US Highway 36, three miles west of Callao, when a freightliner truck slid off the left side of the road, jackknifed and overturned. The driver, Troy Rowe, 41, of Gibbon, Nebraska, received minor injuries.

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The American Cancer Society is powered by volunteers –of all ages, from all walks of life. The common denominator is a passion to put an end to a disease that has taken too much from so many people.

The American Cancer Society is seeking more volunteers in Macon County – cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Volunteers are needed for the successful planning of the 2013 Relay For Life of Macon County. We still have committee positions open and, of course, we are always looking for teams to participate.

New this year, our Relay For Life event does not have to be an overnight event!

Our plan is to end at midnight. This is a

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Macon Student Selected As National Youth Correspondent Taylor Adami, of Macon, a student at Macon High School has been nominated to represent Missouri as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2013 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University.

Adami has been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of 250 students from across the country to participate in an intensive week-long study of journalism and media. Adami was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in journalism and media studies.

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Groundhog Day Lore

by Sharon Coram, Home Press staff Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog comes out from its burrow it will not see its shadow and spring will come early; however, if it is sunny, the groundhog will see its shadow and go back into its burrow, and the winter weather will last for six more weeks.

The most famous Groundhog Day celebration is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Crowds of people have gathered since the early 1800’s to wait for the groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil to emerge and predict how long winter will last. During the rest of the year, they say that Punxsutawney Phil lives in the town library with his wife Phyllis.

However, a select group, called the Inner Circle, takes care of Punxsutawney Phil throughout the year and plans

Bevier C-4 Board of Education Minutes of the regular meeting of the Bevier C-4 Board of Education on January 15, 2013 Members Present: D. Yount, J. Peukert, M. Brower, D. Foster, G. Ashenfelter, S. Wilson and M. Cole.

Preliminary Matters: President Brower called the meeting order. Approval/Amendment of agenda. Debbie Yount moved and Danny Foster seconded the motion to approve the proposed agenda for the January 15, 2013 meeting. Approved 7-0.

Consent Agenda: Approval of minutes of previous meeting. Jeff Peukert moved and Genia Ashenfleter seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2012 regular meeting. Approval 7-0.

Approve bills and staff salaries. Debbie Yount moved and Danny Foster seconded the motion to approve the bills and staff salaries. Approved 7-0.

Request for executive meeting. Debbie Yount moved and Danny Foster seconded the motion to ap-

prove the request for executive meeting. Personnel.

MO Statute 610.023 (3).

Bids. MO Statute 610.021 (11). Approved 7-0 Financial Report: Ms. Patrick reviewed the financial report with the board. Revenues and expenditures remain within the budgeted amounts.

Old Business: Construction on the main hallway has been completed.

New Business: Request for approval of the MUSIC policy covering Workers Compensation Safety. Danny Foster moved and Sonya Wilson seconded the motion to approve MUSIC Policy #5260 covering Workers Compensation Safety.

Individuals signed up for board member vacancies are Lisa Harrington, Carrie Chiarottino and Brenda Jennings. Superintendent Patrick presented the special education report for the board. Next regular meeting was set for February 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

President Brower asked the board to be thinking about preventative measures for school violence.

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the yearly ceremony on February 2nd. The Inner Circle can be recognized by the group of gentlemen wearing tuxedos and top hats!

The celebration of Groundhog Day began as a German custom in Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Romans brought the tradition to the Germans. They said that if the sun made an appearance on February 2nd, which is Candlemas Day, an animal would cast a shadow and there would be six more weeks of bad weather (or two winters).

Pennsylvania’s earliest settlers were Germans and found many groundhogs in the state and decided the groundhog should be their predictor. The origin of the groundhog legend is based on a Scotch poem, “If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, there’ll be two winters in the year.”

This year will be Punxsutawney Phil’s will be his 127th prediction.

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Mrs. Borden gave the principal report. Mrs. Dalrymple and Miss Simmerman are working on DIBELS bench marking. Elementary and high school Christmas programs were successful. Parent Advisory met Thursday, January 10th. Ms. Patrick and Mrs. Borden had a supper for the faculty, staff and board members on January 8. Sophomore class held a chili supper during Homecoming on January 11. An 8th grade student won the DAR essay contest and will present his essay on February 1 at Noland’s catering. Bevier will host the ACT test on February 9 for students.

Parent teacher conferences will be held February 14. There will be a 9-12 grade Valentine’s Dance on February 15. Sophomores will go to Macon Technical School to visit on February 7. There will be an EOC assembly on February 15 to recognize students who scored proficient or advanced. Senior Night will be held January 28 between varsity basketball games. The elementary Student Council raised $125 and 186 hats with the help of students, staff, families and 16 area businesses to be donated to Hats off for Cancer.

Ms. Patrick gave the administrative report.

Vo-Tech count second semester is down from first semester by 4 students. Security cameras are ready to be installed in the hallways. Still having trouble getting bread delivered to the school. Bus inspections will be done on February 5. January 21 we will be making up the snow day we missed before Christmas.

Adjournment of Open Session: Jeff Peukert moved and genie Ashenfelter seconded the motion to adjourn regular session.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Bobby D. Buck Bobby D. Buck, age 86 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.

Born January 19, 1927 in Newburg, Missouri, he was the son of Glen and Ruby Irene (Easley) Buck. On June 16, 1951 in La Plata, Missouri, he married Verna Marie Pippin who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Michael Buck and wife Joyce of La Plata, Missouri, Eddie Buck and Barb Engelhard of Kirksville, Missouri, and W.R. “Dub” Buck and wife Barbara of La Plata, Missouri; two daughters, Patricia Lynn Kirkpatrick of Wolfforth, Texas and Bobbi Lou Hamlin of Kirksville, Missouri; lifelong friend, Pam Burris; one sister, Donna Shelton and husband Bill of Edgerton, Kansas; one sister-in-law June Magers of La Plata; nine grandchildren, Lynnette and Jimmie Kirkpatrick, Emily and Josh Hettinger, Adrienne Hamlin, Wesley and Alisha Buck, Bradley Buck, and Eva Buck; five step-grandchildren, Holly Funk, Carmen Mueller, Paul Aaron Wiseman, Nancy McKenzie-Adams, and SPC Dakota McKenzie; seven great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His parents, one sister, Irene McIntosh, and one brother, Dillon Magers, preceded him in death.

Bobby lived most all of his life in the Cardy community. He served in the United States Army during W.W.II. He retired from the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway after 42 years on September 29, 1989. Bobby was a member of the First Baptist Church of La Plata, the La Plata American Legion, the V.F.W. in Kirksville, the Brotherhood Maintenance of Ways Employees Local #2402, and a past member of the Royal Order of the Moose in Kirksville.

Bobby was very honored to serve as Grand Marshall of the Soybean Festival Parade in La Plata this past year. He enjoyed dancing and was an avid model car collector and enthusiast.

Bobby was always a hard working and devoted family man.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in La Plata, Missouri. Officiating will be Pastor John Gorham and Pastor David Gottman.

Burial with Military Honors will be in the La Plata Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 29, 2013 with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at

Travis Funeral Chapel 125 S. Church Street

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A Sense Of Community

By Sharon Coram, staff There is a popular misconception that the newspaper business is dead or dying. Why should I read the paper when there is TV, radio and the Internet? There is one main reason in my opinion, but first, let me introduce myself. My name is Sharon Coram. You might recognize me from a local fast food restaurant I worked at for the last 7 years, but now I am the editorial assistant/graphic designer here at The Home Press.

To me, the TV, radio and Internet are great sources for news…world news, state news, and even some local news, and in my opinion, mostly bad news. Even newspapers cover a lot of bad news that you can hear about anywhere and everywhere.

What makes me proud of The Home Press and why I think the newspaper business is not dying, at least not in small town America, is the local news, human-interest stories and the sense of community!

My job as editorial assistant means covering stories in all of southern Macon County as well as Shelby County. My goal in doing this new job is to continue to bring that sense of community to you via The Home Press.

In doing so, input from readers is vital. The big news is easy to find out

about, but it’s the “little” stories, the human-interest stories that are difficult to find. However, those are the stories I especially want to cover! Who doesn’t want to see his or her child’s photo in the paper for something special he or she did, hear a funny or touching story about a neighbor’s childhood, or read about a local hero who changed someone’s life? So, in being part of these communities, the Macon and Shelby County communities, I would like to ask for your help!

I have been telling everyone I know that if you think it should be in the paper, then it probably should and I am here to make sure that happens.

If you have something you want to share, you can contact me at sharon. homepress@gmail.com or (starting February 1st) come by our new office at the Innovation Center (the old MoDOT building) and talk to me! You can also call the office in La Plata at 660-332-4431 and they will make sure I get your message!

Back to my original subject, the newspaper business is not dead, at least not here in Macon and Shelby Counties with The Home Press! The community is what makes our newspaper alive and I will do everything I can to share the sense of community with you!

Obituary

Marion Hendry Brower

Marion Hendry Brower, 91, of Macon, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Samaritan Hospital in Macon.

Marion was born on September 29, 1921, in Pella, IA, the son of Hendry Nanna and Emma Etta (Wheeler) Brower. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Beverly B. Bell on December 25, 1945, in Lakeview, IA. Marion was a member of the Macon Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was an electrical contractor for many years and enjoyed woodworking, remodeling houses, fishing in Minnesota, hunting, gardening, and especially spending time with his family.

Marion is survived by three sons, Greg Brower and his wife Trish, Mike Brower and his wife Jeannie, and Randy Brower and his wife Sandra “Sam” of Macon, three daughters, Darla McCracken and her husband Charles of Sun Lake, AZ, Jana Le Hartung of Ten Mile, MO, and Tafi Brower of Mesa, AZ, 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on July 14, 1998, one granddaughter, Tia LeAnn Callaway, one great-grandson, Levi, two brothers, Elliott Brower and William Brower, and two sisters, Dena Vershire and Iva Brower.

Funeral service were held on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon with John Sights officiating. Burial, with full military rights, was in the Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery in Ten Mile.

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SHEPHERD’S CALL

Blonde But Blunt There’s Still Hope

BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER

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Ever ponder the reason you were put on earth, in the town you live in, living with the family you’ve been blessed with? I do.

Certain days I think I’m the luckiest gal in the world and other days I’m wondering why me. The past few weeks have been that way for me, not only personally but professionally as well. But we all make the best of what we have or with the hand we have been dealt and either go all in or fold. I’m going all in! I just keep repeating to myself “I’ve got this”! :) Besides the illness that has been going around our homestead, we have been dealing with the misfortune of the paper downsizing. Business is business and it must go on, however doing it with less employees is havoc. There are now four of us at The Home Press, myself the editor, Randy, office employee at the La Plata office, Sharon, office employee at the Macon office and one sales representative, Ellie. Poor girl is working hard to cover ALL of Macon County, parts of Shelby County and some of Adair County, along with her out of town clients. I do my best to help her in my down time from the desk, but it doesn’t always get done in the time frame or fashion we would like it to. So bare with us, we are getting close to figuring out where and when we need to be there to best serve our advertisers and readers, but any suggestions are always helpful. Our numbers are up and she is working her tail off, as are the rest of us. Sharon has taken on the task of covering Shelby County and the Southern part of Macon County with Randy and I helping when we can, but the day to day regular office duties are not lite and always keep us on our toes. The articles and community events you are sharing with us are 150% appreciated. Keep up the good work everyone!

On February 1st our Macon office will be relocating to the Innovation Center in Macon (the old MoDOT Building) and we will be working in high gear from 8:00 to 4:00 daily (12:00-1:00 lunch).

I wanted to recap with you with the emphasis that “The Macon Office Is NOT Closing”, we are just relocating. This is a business move. With only one employee in the Macon

JEFFCOAT office, we just didn’t need all the space at the downtown facility. However, we “Thank” J.P. Hartung for the opportunity to rent a building from him. Our phone there will no longer be in service, so please direct all your phone calls to (660) 332-4431, we have daily communications with the Macon office and can transfer any messages that need attention in that part of the county or email us at lpnews@ marktwain.net. That being said………….. back to business.

March Madness…..

Has anyone ever had the thought of “January Jostling” or “February Fanaticism“? High school basketball is in full swing and I have been moving from one part of the county to the next with all the local homecomings and tournaments. Guess that’s what keeps my heart pumping. Nope, wait, that’s my pacemaker, oh well, its still going strong and there is never a dull or restful minute around here. However I am ready for some warm weather. I despise the cold and brisk winds and so does my truck. Poor thing!!! Go Go Go……….. Which reminds me, I got an remote starter for my truck 2 years ago for Christmas and its still in the package. Need to get that put on. Would be great to get that truck running and warming up before I get in it and save me from throwing on my house coat and slippers to go out and start it in the early morning hours. Poor neighbors! Actually, my house coat is very nice!

Fuzzy pink with little yellow duckies, but it doesn’t quite match my black Mizzou house slippers.

Woops! Fashion No No!!

But not matter the havoc or wherever the ballgames we are happy to keep you informed and will continue to do so at the best of our ability.

Should you have an event that needs covered, please feel free to give us a call.

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While working on a plumbing project, I needed to make a small miter box to cut plastic pipe.

The box did not have to be perfectly accurate and certainly did not have to be pretty; it just needed to assure a reasonably straight cut. I searched through my scraps to find a board and came upon a beautifully routed walnut piece I had made at Christmas.

The problem was when I wrote on the board with the router, I “messed up” on one of the letters.

What was intended to be a lovely Christmas gift was totally unusable. So, I just threw it in the scrap box.

It really hurt to cut up this beautiful board and make something as utilitarian as a miter box, but I concluded that was about all that board was good for.

Though it represented much work and a labor of love, it was no longer of any value except to do with it exactly what I was about to do.

With a sense of grief, I began making the box.

Then I thought how much life is like that. God has invested much labor and love in each of us, but it’s so easy for us to “mess up” our lives and spoil God’s beautiful plan. When that happens, we have to be satisfied with something less than God intended us to be. I continued to think about it. It made me sad, but it could have been worse. I often used boards from the scrap box for kindling; this one could have been consumed. At least, I had not done that.

The board was rescued for some good.

Although all of us have marred our lives and cannot become all God intended for us to be, we can still be useful. Our lives need not be a complete waste. If we give God what we have left, God can use it for His glory.

Suddenly, the miter box became beautiful. When my plumbing project was done, I decided to hang it on my workshop wall.

Hanging there it reminded me there were still things God could do with me.

MoDOT Launches “On The Move” What kind of transportation system do you want to see for Missouri? That’s the question the Missouri Department of Transportation will be asking of Missourians over the next few months with a new statewide initiative called “On The Move.” The effort will update Missouri’s long-term transportation plan through a series of listening sessions, a mobile tour and virtual forums. The “On The Move” website launched today at www.missourionthemove. org.

Visitors to the site can learn about the assets of Missouri’s transportation system, track what MoDOT is hearing from Missourians, keep track of “On The Move” events, and comment on the specific projects they think are needed.

“Missouri transportation begins with Missouri citizens – the very people who use our roads and bridges, railways, greenways, waterways and airways to travel to and from work, to the doctor, to soccer practice and everywhere in between,” says MoDOT Chief Engineer Dave Nichols. “Engaging Missourians to provide in-

put is a critical step to ensure that MoDOT outlines a sustainable and economically viable transportation vision that serves the growing needs of Missourians well into the future.”

The first two listening sessions are scheduled for February 5 in Columbia from 6-8 p.m. at the Reynolds Alumni Center, and February 19 in Cape Girardeau from 5-7 p.m. at the Osage Center. The general public and transportation stakeholders are invited to attend, but due to limited seating, interested persons must register to secure a seat by RSVPing at missourionthemove. org/community-engagement/schedule-of-events.

Registration closes at noon the day prior to each listening session. Details on the remaining events will be forthcoming.

Feb. 5 Columbia; Feb. 19 Cape Girardeau; Feb. 21, 26, 28 St. Louis/St. Charles; March 5 Joplin; March 7 Springfield; March 12, 13, 14 Kansas City; March 19 Lebanon; March 21 Poplar Bluff; April 3 Kirksville; April 4 Hannibal; April 9 Maryville; and April 11 St. Joseph

Missouri’s Corn And Ethanol Industries Drive Rural Economy Missouri’s corn and ethanol industries are adding to the state’s bottom line according to a study released today by the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC). Conducted by the University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program, the study calculated the corn and ethanol industries injected $12 billion into the state’s economy from 2000 to 2011.

“This research substantiates the tremendous economic benefits corn and ethanol production bring to Missouri,” said MCMC Chairman Jim Stuever, a corn grower from Dexter, Mo. “They are significant drivers for the state by creating jobs, generating tax dollars and increasing vitality of rural communities.”

Overall the combined benefits to the state’s economy from the corn and ethanol industries over the 12 years studied were: • $12 billion in economic value • $ 5.3 billion in labor income • $ 2.2 billion paid in local, state and federal taxes “This is truly a success story for agriculture and the state of Missouri,” noted MCGA President Rob Korff, a corn farmer from Norborne, Mo. “The state’s ethanol industry was built on the faith and dedication of hardworking farm families and support from state leaders.”

This dedication by farm families and commitment from the state of Missouri has resulted in big dividends for Missourians.

During the 12-year period, the ethanol industry yielded a 6:1 return, a net value of over $600 million, on the state’s investment.

According to the study, Missouri’s six majority farmer-owned ethanol plants alone generated the following direct and indirect benefits to the state:

• $ 734 million in economic value • $ 416 million in labor income • $ 174 million in local, state and federal taxes Annually Missouri’s ethanol industry utilizes nearly 100 million bushels

of corn to produce nearly 300 million gallons of ethanol and 825 million tons of distillers grains, a high protein livestock feed. In 2011 Missouri corn production added over $1 billion in value to the state’s economy and together the

two industries supported 67,000 jobs.

The complete study can be found online. To learn more about Missouri’s corn and ethanol industries, visit www.mocorn. org.

GOOOOOOD MORNING Thomas Hill Lake!

Tuning off the black top to the familiar gravel road dust rising behind me, yes this is what I have missed the wide open spaces, the quiet, the critters, the splendor and beauty of my lady’s lands. Amazing sunrises and sunset the last few days, bitter cold but the beauty that shows in the skies and reflects on the waters is radiant! The Moon has been awesome, circles surrounds it with vibrant colors while the moon cast it’s silvery yellow hue, shimmering in the mist of the clouds. I watched four deer at dusk stroll about the waters edge, silhouettes on the water and shadows cast on the ground, it actually looked more than just 4 deer.

The “Folklore Book” that I have borrowed from Jim Stevenson is very interesting to say the least, my mind travels back into time to try and witness some of this hill cures, predictions & whatever ale ya tricks. I can do this, I have a very vivid imagination! One cure reads: To cure a toothache, find the skeleton of a horse or mule, be sure no one is watching you. Pick up the jawbone with your teeth and walk backward nine steps, then let it drop to the ground. Walk away without looking back and don’t tell anyone what you have done, if the toothache doesn’t stop within 30 minutes, someone saw you! In this case you will have to start over and find more skeletons. To stop leg cramps; when your take your shoes off for the night place the left toe in the right toe shoe and leave all night long.

Many of you know that I have one of the most horrible backs around, I have 4 blown discs and there is nothing that they can do about it, constant pain all the time! (I won’t let them fuse me) This next cure I am certainly going to try!!!!! To relieve pain in the back or legs, one has only to walk around the room three times every morning, without a stitch on but the left sock and shoe. Caught some of you smiling on that one, you have visions also don’t you? I will start this one tomorrow morning and let you know if it works! No comments on this one please. haha Please let me know of your stories, tales and experiences.

Until next time.....remember it’s the little things the mean the most.

As Always, Love & Hugs from the lake......Connie Please let me hear from you: einnoc@cvalley.net

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Business SPOTLIGHT

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“Bottega809” Local Photographer To Open Studio This Spring Kayla Swantz, owner of Bottega809, grew up in Macon, graduated in 2005 and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia. There, she majored in Middle School Science Education. From there she taught 6th & 7th grade science at Macon Middle School. Kayla left teaching to pursue a career in photography (and also winemaking). She says, “I went head first into my photography business in January of 2011 after years of being interested and pursuing photography on a parttime basis.”

“I LOVE capturing who you are! I want to see you with all of your quirks and things that make you, YOU! While I love shooting lifestyle sessions, seniors and wedding are sessions very special to me. There is something about a young adult making that giant leap into the next phase of their life that I find fascinating.

They will never again be the 18 year old they are right at this very moment and I want to show them just how amazing they are, just by being them.”

“Weddings! Who doesn’t LOVE them? As a recent (3 years ago is still recent, right?!) bride, I can relate to brides in a personal way. I want to help them plan timelines, create with them and give them images they can cherish and enjoy for eternity. Weddings are so very special and can go by too quickly, being able to freeze the moments is so awesome.”

While Kayla does not have a studio location as of yet, she has plans to open a studio in downtown Macon in the spring! She currently offers the following sessions: Weddings, seniors, Lifestyle (including maternity, newborn, children & families) and also has a variety of abstract & architectural wall art.

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La Plata R-II 2nd Quarter Honor Roll A Honor Roll 7th Grade: Jesse Carter, Madison Craig, Madsion Ebeling, Kendrick Payne, Cinnamon St. Clair, Alexis Wood; 8th Grade: Lexi Barnes, Rachel Jacobs, Elizabeth Larson; 9th Grade: Jessica Davison, Kalie Lene, Morgan St. Clair; 10th Grade: Evan Carter, Kirk Larson, Jeana Noel, Molly West; 11th Grade: Alieva Firuza, Grant Gregory, Hunter Howe, Morgan Kimmel, Hannah Larson, Preston Payne, Dylan Slaughter, La Donna White; and 12th Grade: Makay Belt, Erin Boren, Brendan Curtis, Elizabeth Janes, Naomi Larson, Cody Love, Katie Mills, Molly Safley, Travis Small, Taylor Snodgrass, Aaron Thomas.

B Honor Roll: 7th Grade: Keanie Clark, Faith Cook, Zack Fleak, Bethany Jackson, Bobby Jett, Leanna Morrison, Tucker Noah, Trevor Pipes, Kyle Roberts, Willy St. Clair, Brooklyn Weber, Hope Williams, Summer Wood; 8th Grade: Remingtyn Bealmer, Makenzie Beautte, Makiah Bolden, Tristan Borren, Bayli Boston, Mitch Cox, Camrie Feinberg, Ethan Frueh, Catherine Gaerditz, Travis Grove, Kelsi Hemmerling, Quintin Keith, Schaelinn Love, Hank Noah, Azura O’Haver, Tatum Redmon, Seth Roberts, Makala Sherman, Tanner Smith; 9th Grade: Alex Cook, Caitlin Crockett, Logan Curtis, Ally Gregory, Jacob Hodges, Dillon Huddletson, Trey

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COMMUNITY NEWS Village Post Office

The Bevier branch of the Bank of New Cambria has ribbon cutting ceremony for the Village Post Office. The VPO is an alternate retail location for postal products such as postage stamps and flat-rate boxes. The post office in Bevier will remain open, however, their office hours will now be from 7:30 until 11:30 Monday - Friday. The VPO will be open Monday through Thursday 9:00 to 4:00, and Friday from 9:00 to 5:30. Pictured Above (Left to Right): Cindy Bolles, Manager of Post Office Operations; Donald Meissen, Bank of New Cambria President; Linda Maddox, Bank of New Cambria Vice-President and Melinda Masten, Below photo: Melinda Masten, Branch Manager, cuts the ribbon in the ceremony in recognition of the opening of the Village Post Office. Also pictured are: Alan Wyatt, Wayne McGee, Patty Cheever, Melissa Cole, Linda Maddox, Marilyn Foster, Casey Schwieter, Donald Meissen, Cindy Bolles, Second Row: Mike Miller, Trinette Peukert, Bill Cook, Brenda Jennings, Rick Shoemaker, Frank Adams, Diana Adams, Sherry Porter, Jean Boze and Elvin Wiggans.

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Senator Blunt’s Staff Hosts Constituent Listening Post At Macon County Courthouse U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Listening Post Meeting on Friday, February 1, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Macon County Courthouse.

Listening Posts are intended for Missourians to

share their questions and concerns during meetings with members of Senator Blunt’s staff.

Senator Blunt’s Jefferson City office also extends one-on-one service to all Missourians who have an issue with a fed-

eral agency or need additional assistance.

To reach the Senator’s Office of Constituent Services, please call at (573) 634-2488 or send a letter at 308 E. High Street, Suite 202, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.

Bevier C-4 Honor Roll 2nd Quarter All A Honor Roll: High School: Luke Long, Colby Peukert, Brett Peukert.

Grades 6-8: Michael Lauer, Nick Williams.

All A or Higher Honor Roll: High School: Karissa Harrington, Tony Humphreys, Francesca Lenzini, Jeremee Nute, Aaron Peter, Antonio Prokup, Tayler Hedworth.

B Average Honor Roll:

High School: Madeline Craig, Dalton Ferguson, Brandon Head, Casey Richardson, Sydney Teter, Dylan Wertz, Shelby Williams, Emily Bader, Kaitlyn Mettes, Courtney Miller, Caleb Richardson, Kelsie Smith, Jonna Burch, Memphis Buster, Jessica Hamilton, Andrew Peter, Seth Shurvington, Cheyanne Smith, Shiloh Wilson, Jonathan Basler,

Kylie Dawson, Chandice Gladbach, Jacob Tolle, Sydney Wertz.

Grades 6-8: Mary Bradley, Anna Miller, Bradley Wilson, James Bartel, Timothy Dawson, Shelby Lauer, Luciano Lenzini, Savannah Lowe, Garret Bailey, Brittany Boley, Ryan Dawson, Fisher Foster, Leevi Walker, Dylan Hernandez-Eaton.

Bucklin R-II 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Elementary A Honor Roll: Kindergarten: Nikolas Baldwin, Lucas Herriman, Rose Riley, Leaha Smith, & Morgan Thomas. 1st Grade: Emma Cathey, Carson Coe, Franklin Coe, Gina Conaway, Rieley Glackin, Abbie Herington, Toby Jacobs, Logan Liebhart, Shayton McCormick, Aiden McNeil, Chloe Pate, Aislinn Schick, Tyler Teel, & Garret Wood.

2nd Grade: Kaycie Jackson & Jacob McElhaney.

3rd Grade: Sevilla Bussman, Alan Coe, Haley Herington, Jayce Rapp, & Keeden Schnetzler.

4th Grade: Kelsi Corbin, Lily King, Josi Rapp, & Emily Turpin. 5th Grade: Lexi Finney, Sierra Riley, Dominic VanDyke, & Bodey Yaeger. 6th Grade: Candice Coe, Kenzie Duey, Michael Eakins, & Regan Wood.

B Honor Roll: Kindergarten: Zoiey Mace. 1st Grade: Skylar Riley. 2nd Grade: Savannah Haun, Scott Haun, & Zach Lovett. 3rd Grade: Ali Burns, Calvin Cathey, Levi Herington, Danielle Jacobs, Wyatt Molloy, Kelsi Pate, Vash Schick, & Gavin Wright. 4th Grade: Kamya Beard, Cheyenne Ford, Jimmy Hayes, Gracie Liebhart, Kullen McElhaney, & Austin Peterson.

5th Grade: Seth Herriman.

6th Grade: Tyler Brosdahl, Calley Burk, Kristin Hayes, Colten Jackson, & Amelia Liebhart.

High School Principal Honor Roll: 12th Grade: Tim Akins.

11th Grade: Jenna Akins, Kurt Anderson, Chelsey Jackson, Lydia King.

10th Grade: Jody Brock.

9th Grade: Rachel Akins, Savannah Jochem, Dane Robertson. 8th Grade:

Cassady Burk, Brianna Jackson, Cheyenne Peterson. 7th Grade: Kellen Robertson, Darcy Yaeger.

A Honor Roll: 12th Grade: Sydnee Hendricks, Amanda Liebhart, Lake McCollum.

11th Grade: Kelsey Almond, Dylan Epperson, Kaitlyn Gall, Jacob Jackson, Rachel Sattman. 10th Grade: Dylan Coram. 9th Grade: Brandon Dawson, Cyrus Hanson. 8th Grade: Faythe Salmon B Honor Roll: 10th Grade: Andrew Alexander, Melody Calvert, Kaylee Harrington, Jacy Pate, Dakota Peterson, Timothy Ware. 9th Grade: Alexis Duty, Jarrod Poor. 8th Grade: Jerry Anders, River Wright. 7th Grade: Emily Jamison, Lauren Leamons, Damara Riley, Megan Thomas.

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COMMUNITY NEWS CWOW Introduces New Teaching Minister tinuing here to help us advance the gospel in the area,” said Aaron Baker, president of the ministry team at CWOW. “Our purpose is to lead people to a productive, lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. We hope that Aaron’s teaching and leading will bring us closer to these goals.”

“My goal is to get folks used to having a Biblical world-view on everything they do in life,” said Clinesmith. “I am looking forward continuing to serve the area and helping with the ministry here at Church WithOut Walls.”

Clinesmith served with the ministry’s first pastor, Jonathan Burian, who moved on from the ministry on December 23, 2012 to become a full-time minister in Saybrook, Illinois.

Church WithOut Walls (CWOW) of Atlanta has a new teaching minister.

Aaron Clinesmith, 23, lives in Moberly. He is the student body president at Central Christian College of the Bible (CCCB).

A prospective May 2013 graduate of Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, Clinesmith is originally from Overland Park, Kansas and attended Johnson County Community College in 2008-2009. He is currently seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Research.

Clinesmith leads the adult small group at Church WithOut Walls and also leads praise and worship music along with church volunteers.

“We could not be more excited about Aaron con-

Farmer’s Wife

by Verna Buck

Kate Laird visited Friday afternoon with Viva Bragg at the La Plata Nursing Home.

Todd and Shelly Eitel of Hamilton visited Jackie and Lavon Eitel enroute to the Curtis Reunion.

Jackie and Lavon Eitel were among those attending Larry Bragg’s birthday party at a La Plata restaurant Sunday afternoon.

John Carson and Emily of Columbia visited Eddie Buck in Kirksville on Sunday, January 20th.

Guests on Saturday, January 19th at the La Plata Nursing Home to help Bobby Buck celebrate his 86th birthday were Verna Buck, Mike and Joyce Buck, Eddie Buck, Bobbi Hamlin, Bradley Buck, Wes Buck, W.R. and Barbara Buck, Eva and Firuza, Karen Osborn, June Magers, Lenora Grear, Janet Tuggle, William Fredman, Marguerite Hodges, Dean and Pam Burris of Elmer, Marteena Gunnels and Leola Schneider. David Tharp of Greencastle visited Saturday morning.

Lodena Biggs accompanied Buster Wood to Columbia recently for an eye surgery.

Esty Eyler of Baring and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hasford were Sunday visitors of Helen Nichols at the La Plata Nursing Home.

Marge Stow of Macon, Nancy and Eugene Graham and Louise Gaughan of Atlanta, Brenda Lee of Kirksville, Roger Jarman and Nancy Heck visited Marteena Gunnels recently.

Roger and Mary Jarman, Lana Daniels enjoyed the pancake supper Thursday evening at the La Plata Nursing Home and visited with Marteena Gunnels and Bobby Buck. Also attending and visiting Bobby Buck were Verna Buck, W.R. and Mike Buck, Eddie Buck, Barb Englehard, William Fredman and Marguerite Hodges. Bobbi Hamlin visited earlier.

Roma Rodriquez’s family hosted a birthday party for her on Saturday evening, January 19th at the La Plata Nursing Home.

Stella Tuggle was dismissed from Northeast Regional Medical Center on January 24th and entered La Plata Nursing Home to recuperate.

Birthday Celebration Roma Rodriquez enjoyed a birthday party on Saturday, January 19 at the La Plata Nursing Home.

Those who attended were Ruby Patterson; Maggie Cupp; Juanita Baker; Glenna Daniels; Ginger Wood of Clarence; Lewis and Betty Wilson; Jerry and Donna Gray; Glenn and Karen Wood; Gene and Judy Wood; Charla and Tom Cupp; Tamera and

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Gifford Items

by Sharron Burns

Welcome to winter. It has been very cold the last few days. The weekend forecast is for very, very cold temperatures and very, very cold wind-chill.

Can you imagine that on top of snow, which hasn’t arrived yet? It could be worse. No more spotting of wild animal tracks. I’ll keep you posted.

Tyler Roberts, Tanner Schultz and Marl Womack, Carla Easley and granddaughters were recent visitors in the Gary and Linda Pyle home.

Karen Manigold and her mother, Fairy Worcester, enjoyed Sunday lunch in Kirksville.

Sunday attendance at Gifford Christian Church included Nathanaiel Iman; Roger Jarman; Mac McRay; Donna Gray; Debbie Newland; Kirby Bailey; Kim and Leighton Shoop; Richard and Sharron Burns; Dean and Marietta Slaughter; Chad, Amanda, Morgan and Claire Belfield.

Jeremy Jarman and Lana Daniels visited Roger and Mary Jarman on Sunday. Donna and Bud Seibold enjoyed a visit from Donna Summers.

Donna and Jerry Gray visited their grandchildren Sunday afternoon. Denise and Braden Watson of Blue Springs visited her parents, Ronda and Steve Van Hara this weekend.

Recently, Terri Perry and Bill Wobkin visited Dean and Marietta Slaughter.

Donna and Jerry Gray attended the 84th birthday party for Roma Rodriquez at the La Plata Nursing Home on Saturday. Marilyn Sinnock visited her sister, Carolyn Hill, in Clarence and they dined out to celebrate Carolyn’s birthday.

Sunday supper guests of Connie and David Gunnels included Christy and Rob Bristow; Jennifer, Timerrick, and Aid Gunnels; Nikisha and Kady Couch and Beth Hayes.

La Plata Lions Club held its Chili Soup and Pie Supper and lunch at La Plata Elementary School Saturday.

Sharron Burns and the Oklahoma Indians 4-H Club attended the 2012 Adair County 4-H Council Leader and Member Recognition ceremony held at Kirksville Middle School Saturday evening.

The village of Gifford held its council meeting January 10th.

They discussed summer maintenance for the park and discussed filing for council members. Mike Van Hara, Tracy Cassidy, Neva Aterberry and Ronda Van Hara will be on the ballot. Attending were Dean Aholt, Neva Ateberry, Ronda Van Hara, Donna Gray and Tracy Cassidy.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

North Missouri American Legion Riders Roll Into Bucklin The American Legion Riders Chapter 228 met January 19, 2013 at the Bucklin Legion Hall for their monthly meeting.

Missouri American Legion Rider Director Mark Clark and his wife Linda were guests at the meeting.

Director Clark stated there were now 40 Legion Rider chapters in Missouri with 1,370 members. Clark told the group his program for 2013 is to develop interaction and coordination among the statewide

chapters. Chapter 228 Director Steve Spink presided at the meeting and explained the Chapter’s new face book page and web site at legionpost182. org. Director Spink presented Richard Jackson of Bucklin the Chapter 228 Rider of the Year Award for 2012. Jackson rode over 13,000 motorcycle miles in 2012 in support of active duty military, National Guard, and military veteran events. Director Spink announced sched-

uled 2013 events and invited all motorcycle riders to participate: April 6th Chillicothe District Two meeting, May 4th Brookfield Ronald McDonald Ride, June 8th Brookfield Ceirney’s Ride, May 25th Milan Legacy Ride, July 4th Marceline Parade, July 20th Jefferson City State Convention, October 5th Brunswick Pecan Festival, and October 19th Sumner Wild Goose Festival. The next Chapter 228 meeting will be at the

Milan Legion Hall February 23, 11:00 am. Pictured above (left to right): Ralph Thomas-Bucklin, Terry and Anita Smith-Milan, Missouri Legion Rider Director Mark Clark and wife Linda, Donald FosseMarceline, Chapter 228 Director Steve Spink and wife CeCe, Larry MillsBucklin, Chuck Wilson and Bobbi Stroud-Brookfield, Betty Mills, and Richard Jackson-Bucklin.

Atlanta News

by Marsha Hammons

Atlanta Christian Church held church services at Macon Health Care Sunday afternoon.

Dolores Harpster visited Mary Beldon Tuesday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ferrell were Thursday supper guests of Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson.

Elva Thorne of Independence was a Friday

overnight guest of her sister , Marsha and Basil Hammons.

Mae Graham and Rhoda Graham had lunch in Kirksville Wednesday.

Noah Graham visited Rhoda Graham Thursday evening.

Bobby Graham and Billy Graham helped Mae Graham finish moving to Macon on Monday.

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As I was driving across town for a basketball game on Saturday morning, I saw three eagles on our lake. Eagle sightings are still rare enough to be exciting, but we do see them fairly often. I slowed down and enjoyed the moment despite the cars coming along behind me.

Then I went to the basketball game where our boys managed to pull out a win over Life Church of Kirksville. It was a good game with lots of hustle

on both sides. Since my husband and I helped establish Life Church more than thirty years ago, I ended up cheering for both teams.

My four-year old greatnephew was pretty sure I couldn’t do that. “You have to go for just one,” he said. But I didn’t. That is one of the perks of being a woman of a certain age.

I can slow down on the road to watch eagles. And I can cheer for both of my favorite teams.

by Patty Truitt

Hello to everyone! I am so glad that someone is reading this article. It has been a real busy week for me, also a very cold week.

I have always hated winter and I don’t like being out in the cold. I love the summer time and I do not mind 90-degree weather at all. At least it is warm.

Thursday of last week I met with my good friend Krista Austin and we went to Moberly to do a little shopping. We both love shoes and handbags so we had to go to the shoe stores, and we went to lunch where Golden Carroll used to be. Glad to say it is about the same kind of cooking and the food was very good. It was great to spend the day with my good friend.

Saturday Kenny and I went to Quincy for the day. We were celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary, which was Sunday the 20th. I love to go to shopping in Quincy as everything is right on Broadway and you don’t have to run all over town to find things. I found some great buys at the mall and spent some fun time in Hobby Lobby. We enjoyed steaks at Applebee’s and shared a wonderful desert. We both had a great time.

Saturday night the United Methodist Church in Clarence held a card party. It was sponsored by the youth of the church.

They had a good turnout with 28 card players and 7 tables. There were also 8 children that the youth babysat so their parents could play. Some of the Wednesday night players came to play cards and they said they had a lot of fun and the food that was provided was great. Rev. Delbert Earlywine told me the youth were rais-

ing money to go to a youth meeting in Kansas City on February 1st and 2nd.

They have 6 adults and 12 youth going to a Rally called Acquiring the Fire.

Everyone be sure to say a special prayer for them to have a safe trip.

Sunday I went to Sunday School and church.

At the Clarence Christian Church we are studying “The Story” that is God’s story for our life. This is being taught by Rev. Dan Hogan and we have class in the Fellowship Hall.

We had coffee and donuts last week and it is not only is a time of learning, but a great time of fellowship.

Come and join us. We will meet this Sunday at 9am.

Sunday was not only mine and Kenny’s anniversary, but it was the 7th birthday of our granddaughter Bella Wood. To celebrate Bella’s birthday, she had a party at her home on Tuesday night with gifts and cake. She is spending Friday night with her Grandma Brenda Thorton and she and sister Norma will go with Kenny and me to Moberly Saturday night for supper and picking out a gift at Walmart. Then, we will go to Sunday School and church on Sunday. She sure is having a good birthday week. Bella and sister Norma will both be 7 until February 23 when Norma becomes 8.

This coming Sunday the youth of our church will have a Fellowship Dinner. All donations will go towards their NYR trip next summer. Hope they have a good turnout. I plan to attend with Norma and Bell. We have fun and the food is wonderful.

Hope you all have a blessed week!

Patty

Clarence Care Center

by Kim Hutcherson

Doug Beldon, John Laye, and Anita Jones led Church services for the residents and their guests Sunday morning. Anita played the piano. Those attending were Dale Carr, Jim Hill, Marilyn Stockmann, Darrell McDowell, Helen Griswold, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Grace Killen, Blanche Hoffman, Frank & Martha Mason, Elizabeth Bach, Loreta Wynne, Norma Latimer, Isabel Hutcherson, and Denise Quinley. This afternoon, Bill Bevan came out and read to the residents.

Holly treated the residents to a Spa Day on Monday. She went room to room and offered manicures and massages. Linda Barton, Helen Sinklear, Curtis Maupin, Delores Burmeister, and Mary Lee Gingrich, our awesome Bingo volunteers, played Bingo with the residents this afternoon. Those playing were Helen Griswold, Marilyn Stockmann, Dorothy Dee Daniel, Blanche Hoffman, Norma Latimer, Mildred Walter, Geneva Oliver, Mary Gertrude Edwards, Felicia Lomelin, Isabel Hutcherson, Jaunita Garner, Mary Jane Rainey, Loreta Wynne, Grace Killen, Bob Rhoten, Dale Carr, Glenn Wallace, Darrell McDowell, and Larry Vaughn. The grand prize winners were Jaunita, Glenn, and Marilyn. Our musical entertainment for the evening was Susan Bentley. Susan played Name That Tune with the residents. They loved reminiscing about all their favorite songs from days gone by!

Tuesday morning, Su-

san Lenon was here to sing and tell jokes and stories. It was such a fun morning and the residents thoroughly enjoyed having Susan here. Holly and the residents played Deal or No Deal this afternoon.

Everyone took turns picking a case to open and in the end no one won the million dollars! Oh well, we still had lots of fun!

Al Cadwell came out this evening and played his guitar and sang for the residents.

Rev.Stan Hudson, from the Clarence Church of the Nazarene, led Bible study Wednesday.

Our craft expert, Janice Wilson, stopped by Thursday morning. Janice and the residents made some really cute snowman & heart welcome signs for their doors. Holly and the residents played Bingo this afternoon. The grand prize winners were Loreta Wynne, Bob Rhoten, and Helen Griswold.

Friday morning, Clark Dobbs, from the Macon First Baptist Church, led Bible study. The study title was “Obadiah: A Message of God’s Justice”.

Scripture was read from Obadiah 1-21. The lesson was about God’s response to arrogance and pride, especially at the expense of innocent victims, and how we should respond to unjust acts against them.

Ronnie Shores came out Saturday morning and shared his collection of cd’s with the residents, then after lunch, they watched the movie, The Harvey Girls, with Judy Garland.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Legion January Breakfast Big Success

La Plata Garden Club The Garden Club met at the home of Mary Plumlee January 21 at i:30 PM. Mary exchanged months with Jerry Prather as she was unable to have it. The Pledge of allegiance and Pledge to the Mo. state flag was repeated by all.

Roll call was answered by 6 members with what good thing happened to you last year.

Minutes were read and approved.

Treasurers report was given and we have a balance of $ 196.30.

Penny drill was won by Carol Hays.

Mary gave a program on Backyard Bees.Was very interesting and I will understand the term”Busy as a Bee”better.

Meeting closed. Refreshments of Cocoanut Cream pie, mints and nuts was served by the hostess.

Next meeting will be with Carol Hays Feb 17th.

Elmer News

by Pam Burris

At 5:00 AM, Saturday morning January 19, 2013 at the Bucklin Legion Hall, Jim Kosman, Charles Hulett and Richard Jackson begin preparing the American Legion monthly open to the public free breakfast. Not long after, Post 57 Legionnaires start trailing in and help with the eggs, sausage, grilled potatoes, biscuits, sausage gravy, waffles, hot coffee, and fresh orange juice. The American Legion Green Hills Post 57 breakfast has established a reputation as a sociable community event and a top notch meal. This Saturday’s breakfast had over 100 North Missouri citizens attending. The breakfast is held the third Saturday of each month and open to the public. Above - Foreground David Jenkins and his mother Francis Jenkins enjoy their coffee with North Missouri residents at the Post 57 January breakfast.

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Bucklin Bits

by Doris Noah

Tri-State Printers History Here it is as promised.

All I could come up with about the former Bucklin business; Tri State Printers. Strange to note there is no mention of this business in either of the Bucklin History Books.

Thanks to the book loaned by a friend and calls from former employees and neighbors we now know the following: Tri State Printers was welcomed to Bucklin in 1952 or 1953.

Letters of approval were printed in the company’s booklet from P. E. Rouse, President of the Bucklin State Bank and R. H. Stocksdale, Secretary of the Bucklin Chamber of Commerce. The company owned by W. C. Kienast and George A. King printed cookbooks, church history books, birthday calendars, telephone directories and yearbooks. This business was located in a two story brick building with 5,000 square feet of floor space in downtown Bucklin. There are forty one employees in a group picture taken in 1953 or 1954.

According to a former employee the first typists were Marilyn (Witt) Williams, Oneta (Head) Wolf, Emily (Borron) Switzer and Evelyn(Jenkins) Riley. The first secretary was Edna Keathley. Marj King went to work in the bindery as soon as the company opened. Warren Jay Mendenhall, Rose Mary Medndenhall and Ralph LeMay were also among first to go to work for this new business. According to a caller from Ethel Woodrow Bergman did outsource printing in his plant near Goldsberry.

In the company’s booklet Marliyn Williams loaned me there were letters from groups complimenting the quality of the Tri State books and calendars. The puzzling thing is this. No one can tell me when the company left town. It was probably 1956 or 1957 according to a former employees best guesses.

There was a shadow on the leaving but so far I cannot come up with any record of the date or further details.

Bucklin Community Association Meets President Thelma Jones conducted the regular monthly meeting of the BCA January 21st, 2013 C Y

at the Community Building. All officers and eight members were present.

Secretary Stacey Anders read the minutes of the November meeting and they were approved as read. Treasurer David Jenkins gave the financial report, which was accepted. Entertainment Chairman Bob Davis reported the entertainment for our August Homecoming is set with the exception of Thursday evening. He is contacting a gospel music group and will report on that progress at the February meeting. Bob, Gabe Switzer and David Jenkins will be attending the Fairs and Festival Convention in Columbia the end of this month. Fundraising chairperson Lori Davis has a full slate of projects for the BCA this year.

There is a tee shirt sale coming up to celebrate the 75th annual Bucklin Homecoming in August 2013. Bids were discussed and the bid from Kelly’s Petals and Printing was accepted. Lori and David Jenkins will work on a proper logo for the shirts.

It is hoped samples will be ready for the February meeting and shirt sales can get underway. These final dates were reserved at the Community Building for the following projects. (You may want to mark the dates ahead on your 2013 calendar). February 24th, lunch of chili/ vegetable soup at 11:30 to 1:30. March 16th, the annual Irish Stew at 6:00 p m for all the community.

March 30th, Easter Egg Hunt in the park for all the children. April 14th, will be a fried chicken dinner with serving from 11:30 to 1:30. The group is interested in working with the city to renovate the food stand at the park this spring. If you have an idea to share please contact any of the BCA officers or city officials. Membership dues are due. Marj King will be asked to lead a membership drive this month. If you would like to be a part of this active organization the price of membership is $5.00 per person. You will be welcome. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

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and Star Trek party Sunday January 20th, 2013.

Guests were Rhonda Noah-Lemley, Overland Park, Kansas, Gabrielle Gudehus, Kansas City, Mo., Johnna Bixenman, Macon, David Jenkins, Glen Montgomery, Olivia Montgomery, Don and Doris Noah, Jamie, Darla and Heath St. Dennis all from Bucklin. Greg Noah was an afternoon caller.

Odds ’N Ends This little tale is true and is for our city readers so they can see what they are missing. Title: THE HITCHHIKER. A couple of good old boys from Bucklin met up with several good old boys from Marceline at a little café a few miles to the east for breakfast. On the way home the driver of the pickup truck from Bucklin glanced in the rear view mirror and by golly there sat a lovely black and white border collie obliviously enjoying the ride. A dog would not be welcomed by the two old cats at his house so with the content passenger he headed back to the café.

He went inside and inquired if anyone there had such a dog? At once the rightful owner spoke up and went out to claim the hitchhiker. A comment was made (with a smile) it might be a good thing to teach the dog the difference between a Dodge Ram and a Chevy Silverado. There you have ashort dog tale on a cold morning. You just cannot make this stuff up.

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

Enjoy the day, Doris Noah

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TOPS MO877 La Plata met January 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church Fellowship Hall with four members weighing in. Gail led the meeting.

Roll call was “did you lose weight, did you journal and do you stretch and/ or exercise daily?

Best TOPS lower was Janet with Gail as runnerup. Best KOPS loser was Barbara G. Our weekly challenge is to continue with the chapter contest “positive beginnings.”

Six members weighed in at our January 15th meeting. Best loser was Gail with Nancy as runner-up. January is when our new year weight is recorded. This is an ideal time for a chapter weight loss contest like “positive beginnings” to jump-start us. The contest runs fro January 9th through February 19th.

Janet, our weight recorder, sent our 2012 weight losses resume to TOPS headquarters. She recorded and totaled each person’s weight record and it was perfect.

Karen C. is now leading us in the arthritis foundation approved stretches and chair exercises for 10 minutes after each meeting.

Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660-651-3025 for more information.

We would like to extend our sympathies to the families of Opal Shumaker who was a regular Elmer visitor and use to lived near by and to the family of Ken Mason who was pastor at the Ethel Christian Church and his son, David is the pastor at the Elmer Christian church.

Dean and Pam Burris along with several friends and family members attended the 86th birthday party of Bobby Buck on his actual birthday, Saturday, January 19 at the La Plata Nursing. Everyone enjoyed the food and visiting with each other.

Elmer Baptist Church had 19 for Sunday school and 23 for worship service. Pastor Zach Vicars message was entitled “Behold, the Lamb of God” taken from John 1:29-37.

This week memory verse is John 1:29.

The Elmer Baptist Church held their monthly mission study after morning worship on Jan. 20 with 7 present. Pastor Zach and Amy Vicars of Kirksville; Debbie Atha and Stanley Shott of Ethel; Alvina Howe and Dean

and Pam Burris enjoyed a nice spaghetti, salad and dessert lunch before the study. The study was on church planting in Vermont. Next mission study will be Feb. 17 following morning service.

Dean and Pam Burris spent Tuesday night with Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton of Trenton. Betty Tipton of Macon spent Tuesday and Wednesday night with them. The grandmothers went with Mike, Melanie and Mady to Liberty on Wednesday to be with Mady while she had her tonsils removed. Grandpa Dean stayed home with Maddox. Mady was a very brave girl and did great.

The nurses ask her what was her favorite part of school and she replied, “Well, duh, going home, of course.” That’s my Mady.

Dean and Pam Burris and Pastor Zach Vicars attended the executive board meeting of Thousand Hills Baptist Association at First Baptist Church Kirksville.

Lonnie Johnson, pastor at Lancaster had a very inspiring message.

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SPORTS La Plata Bulldog Basketball

AHS 2013 Homecoming Royalty

LHS 2013 Homecoming Royalty

by Becky Jeffcoat The La Plata Bulldogs faced the Novinger Wildcats at home on Tuesday, January 22nd keeping the win at home 49-39. Scoring for La Plata were Seth Brown 11, Tanner Riggins 16, Hunter Howe 4, Matt Safley 9 and Jace Brown 9.

La Plata Lady Bulldog Basketball

by Coach Steve Lightle On Tuesday evening, January 22nd the La Plata Lady Bulldogs hosted the Novinger Lady Wildcats on the hard court in a conference game beginning at 6:00 p.m.

La Plata triumphed over the Lady Cats 54-15. The girls defended well with limited turnovers and put the ball in the basket the entire night. Makay Belt led La Plata with 20, Sam Jett had 11, Kalie Lene with 9, Hannah Larson had 6, and Taylor Snodgrass and Morgan Kimmel each added 4.

On Friday evening, January 25th, the La Plata Bulldogs held their homecoming game vs. the Cairo Bearcats. Between games the 38th Annual Ball Toss was held (never a dropped ball in 38 years) leading to the coronation of the King and Queen. Crowning this years Royalty was last years queen, Rachel Shahan. The 2013 LHS Homecoming Queen - Makay Belt and the King - Hunter Howe.

Atlanta Hornet Basketball The Atlanta Hornets traveled to Fayette recently for a game on the hard court. Unfortunately both teams brought home a loss to the Hornets Nest.

The girls lost their game 46-50. Scoring for the Lady Hornets were Demetri Thomas 4, Samantha Reed 12, Ashton Ross 9, Shalyla Collier 11, Maddie Cuppy 6 and Sheyenne Klamert 4.

The boys also had a hard loss of 56-64. Scoring for Atlanta were Justin Grigsby 2, Dylan Hruska 17, Lance Weber 8, Korbin Gunnels 6, Tagan Brookhart 8, Lane Waddle 7, Garrett West 4 and Ethan Baker 4.

The Homecoming games were held Friday evening, January 25th vs.

Novinger, which were

victorious for both Hornet teams as the girls won their game 60-40. Scoring for Atlanta were Demetri Thomas 4, Samantha Reed 26, Ashton Ross 21, Shalyla Collier 1, Katy Baker 2 and Sheyenne Klamert 8. They are now 4-2 in conference and 8-10 overall.

The boys outscored the Wildcats 50-47. Scoring for the Hornets were Justin Grigsby 11, Dylan Hruska 6, Lance Weber 13, Tagan Brookhart 14, Lane Waddle 2 and Garrett West. The boys record is now 5-1 in conference and 7-11 overall.

The teams will participate in the La Plata Tournament next week and the Brashear tournament the week after.

(Home Press photo by Becky Jeffcoat)

Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Services On Thursday evening, January 24, 2013 the “Atlanta Pre-Homecoming Swarm” was held in the high school gym with several alumni, teachers and students in attendance. The Homecoming Royalty for 2012 was held during the festivities. This years 1st Runner Up - Taylor Howlett (standing), King Garrett West (standing) and the 2012 Homecoming Queen - Samantha Reed (seated).

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Our Macon Office has a New Location!!!

February OATS Schedule For Macon County

OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age or income.

To schedule a ride for the below routes, call 800-654-6287.

To schedule a ride for Contract Trips, call Norma Benson at 660-385-7734.

From Macon County to:

Beginning February 1, 2013 the Macon office will be located at

Columbia - 1st Monday Moberly - 2nd Tuesday Macon - 3rd Tuesday Kirksville - 4th Monday and 1st Tuesday Macon in Town - Friday

The Macon County Innovation Center (Formerly MoDOT)

Items for the paper can be mailed or brought to the new location at

902 N. Missouri St., Macon MO 63552 or at our LaPlata Office located at 302 E. Colbern, LaPlata MO 63549

In addition to the above schedule, transportation is now available three times a week from Macon County to Columbia on the “Weekly Express”! For more information, call 800-654-6287.

NO County Commitee Meeting: All OATS meetings are open to the public!

Anyone can ride! OATS, Inc. is not just for seniors, but also for Rural Missourians regardless of age or income that are in need of transportation. Individual, organizations, groups or agencies may contract with OATS for transportation services. Special Agreements may extend for as little as one hour or for one year with option for renewal.

If you or your group needs transportation services beyond what is scheduled in the county, OATS might be able to accommodate you.

For schedules or more information call your regional office at 800-654-6287 or visit our website at www.oatstransit.org. OATS is funded, in part, through contracts with the Missouri elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program (MEHTAP), the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging, the Missouri Department of Transportation, rider donations, and private contributions.

OATS is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V, non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

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Macon Police Make DWI Arrest

On 01/13/13 at approximately 1:30am, the Macon Police Department received a report from a concerned citizen reporting a possible intoxicated driver at a fast food restaurant drive-thru in the 1200 block of North Missouri Street. A description of the vehicle was obtained and an officer responded to the area in attempt to locate the vehicle. Police did locate and observe the vehicle being driven by a white male subject. After observing poor driving activity, police made enforcement contact in the 1500 block of North Missouri Street. As a result, police arrested a 48-year old white male of Kirksville for driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and failure to provide proof of insurance. The suspect was transported to the Macon Police Department for processing and was later released pending a municipal court date after posting the required bond.

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

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Brashear High School Basketball Tournament February 4th - 9th, 2013 Marion County Tuesday, February 5th 4:30 p.m.

Girls Bracket Thursday, February 7th 4:30 p.m.

Novinger Atlanta

Thursday, February 7th 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 5th 6:00 p.m.

Brashear

Friday, February 8th 6:00 p.m.

Consolation

Saturday, February 9th 6:30 p.m.

Knox County

Championship

Monday, February 4th 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 6th 4:30 p.m.

Putnam County JV North Shelby

Wednesday, February 6th 7:30 p.m.

Monday, February 4th 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 8th 4:30 p.m.

Kirksville JV

Friday, February 8th 9:00 p.m.

Third Place

Seventh Place

Marion County Marion County

Bye

Boys Bracket

Bye Atlanta

Thursday, February 7th 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 5th 7:30 p.m.

Consolation

Brashear

Friday, February 8th 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 9th 8:00 p.m.

Novinger Monday, February 4th 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 6th 9:00 p.m.

Putnam County JV North Shelby

Wednesday, February 6th 6:00 p.m.

Monday, February 4th 9:00 p.m.

Schuyler County (6)

Saturday, February 9th 5:00 p.m.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

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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

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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. /s/ Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Dates of publication are January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2013.

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Mr. Buck is requesting a permit to operate an auto body/paint shop at 515 E. Moore St.

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Life In The Country By: Carrie Chiarottino I try to think of topics for my article throughout the week. I try to remember any funny happenings that may just work its way into an article. I have to say that some articles write themselves and others I have to dig for. As I was thinking last weekend about the article I was to write, it occurred to me that nothing was really happening for me to write about. The weather is so cold that people are staying in, trying to keep warm.

Saturday’s temperatures were very warm for this time of year and I have a job that requires me to be outside. I thought it would be a great day to get some things done. As I was working, I noticed my car getting warmer and warmer on the temperature gauge.

I finally got the job done and made it back home.

I took my car to the garage to see what was wrong with it and found out it was the motor to the fan that cools the car motor off. It’s so cold outside I can drive it until the part gets in and is fixed, so a little positive to go with the negative. The next day as I am doing laundry I notice my dryer is taking forever to dry a load of clothes. I wash a few loads as I am waiting on the dryer, so I have three loads in baskets on the floor waiting to be dried. I open the dryer and the clothes are not warm and dry, instead they are cold and wet. Guess what? Yep, the dryer is broke too. I took the baskets of wet clothes to my grandma’s and she dried them for me and I picked them up the next day, (which by the way I could get used to). Day two, dryer is still broke, but we know what it wrong with it, thanks to Wade. During this

time Gabe stayed home from school, sick.

I use my washer and dryer multiple times a day and when someone is sick that number increases. I wash bedding, blankets and clothes of who ever is sick. This case was no exception. I washed the blankets and remembered my great-grandparents talking about freeze drying clothes. I brought the notion up to my grandma and she said, “Oh yes, that’s what everyone did back before there were dryers”. She went on to tell me how the clothes pin would freeze to the clothes and she remembers her grandma wearing gloves to hang out the clothes, but it worked. That’s all I needed to hear.

“It worked”. So today I hung a blanket out on the clothes line to freeze dry. The high temperature today was 13* and I was out hanging clothes out on the line.

As I was hanging out the blankets, I was thinking here we are with all the technology that we have, and I’m doing something my ancestors did 75 years ago. I know you are thinking, “Why didn’t she call a repairman”? With a little trouble shooting Wade pinpointed the problem and I ordered the part off the internet and in 5 to 7 business days the dryer should be up and running once again. Until then, it is freeze drying for me. Besides, Wade is in college and being trained to trouble shoot such cases and who am I to stand in the way of his education. There you have it, I wanted a topic for my article and I got it, in more ways than one. Next week you may read an article from me about birds or dogs. I hope it’s not anymore repair articles. That’s Life in the Country.

“So today I hung a blanket out on the clothes line to freeze dry. ”

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Gift cards winners for playing the games and having their name drawn out of the pot. L to R: Kristopher Walker; Emilie Peavler; Jonathan Barron; Kandice Inskip.

Bevier Buckaroos 4-H Christmas Party And December Meeting by the Bevier Buckaroos Reporter - Kristopher Walker The Bevier Buckaroos 4-H Club meeting held December 19th, 2012 was called to order by Levi Walker, President at 7:00 PM at the Community Christ Church.

Roll Call: 5 Finger Prayer and Sharing as a Family Minutes were read from the last meeting were read by the secretary. A motion was made, seconded and carried that the minutes be approved.

Treasurer reported was read by the treasurer. A motion was made, seconded and carried that the report be approved.

Report of Committees Council report is that the club assignment is MEC Day in August. The next meeting is January 8th at 6:30 PM. At the Extension Office.

Fair Board meeting is January 17th at 7 PM at the Extension Office.

Youth Leaders meeting is January 8th at 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Office this is for ages 13 and up. They are doing a 4-H Cookbook. Needing recipes for the cookbook.

Report of Project Meeting Beef, Sheep, Dogs, Horse, Vet Science: Missouri Livestock Symposium, Kirksville 2 Hr. Scrap booking 2 hours Arts and Crafts, Wildlife, Advanced Visual Arts: Kirksville Conservation 2 Hours Up coming Project meeting are Club Scrapbooking Jan. 19th 11:00-12:00 p.m; Arts and Crafts Jan. 19th 9:00- 11:00 a.m; Shooting Sports Safety meeting in Jan. Flag: United states flag - Alyssa and 4-H Flag - Justin Old Business Bevier Buckaroos meeting are on the third Wednesday of the month, consider changing May meeting falls on 8th grade graduation for Bevier. Please pay your dues to Felicety, the Treasurer: $11 per member. Cash or check to Bevier Buckaroos. Will be ordering flags and literature please let me know if there is anything you are interested in and would like for projects. Source book that you can look at and decide. Canned food drive at the skating party on January 20th form 3:30- 5:30pm, Macon Skate Center. It is free to members, $3.00 for non- members and adults.

Community Service Thank You from the Boutique for the donated personal care items and the beautiful job you did decorating the doors was appreciated by the residents at

ATTENTION CORRESPONDENTS! To all of our talented correspondents and those submitting content for publication:

Please be sure to submit your articles to: lpnews@marktwain.net

Deadline is NOON on Friday!

Abbie Wilcox won the Christmas Tree full of candy by guessing the number of how many of pieces were in there during the December meeting of the Bevier Buckaroos 4-H Club.

Loch Haven and Mrs. White.

New Business: None at this time.

Refreshments provided by the families of the club.

The next meeting will be on January 16th at 7:00 PM at Community Christ Church.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn.

Program 5 Finer Prayer and Sharing as a Family; Thumb- Family and Friends; Pointer- Leaders and Teachers; Tall manGovernment and Authority; Ring manSick and Weak; Pinky- My self Health and Safety tip: Karli MooreWash hands during the flu season.

Demonstration: Brandon Wilcox- Magic Tricks Kandace Inskip- How to draw different parts of the reindeer. Rebecca Nelson/ Felicety Wilcox- Tissue paper bowl Recreation: Christmas Games Announcements: Next meeting January 16th, Community Christ Church, Flags- Jonathan, Abbie, Ann Marie, Leah, Talk or Demo- Trent, Leevi, Justin, Refreshments- Wunderlich/ Edwards, Balance, Craig.

Mowing Bids The City of La Plata is now accepting mowing bids for the La Plata Cemetery.

Mowing will be as needed based on mutual agreement with the La Plata Cemetery Board. Bids must be received in the La Plata City Hall no later than Friday, March 1, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

La Plata City Hall, 101 S. Gex Street, La Plata, Missouri 63549, phone 660-332-7166 or fax 660-332-7286. EOE C Y

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2013 Bevier High School Basketball Schedule

photos courtesy of Irving Ward

Bevier High School Boys Basketball Team - front row: (left to right) - McKinley Brown, Seth Bevier High School Girls Basketball Team - front row: (left to right) - Shiloh Wilson, Shurvington, Brett Peukert, Jean Fiquet; middle row: Colby Peukert, Jacob Peukert, Jacob Memphis Buster, Tayler Hedworth, Courtney Miller, Alyssa Gunnels; back row: Jonna Tolle, Tony Humphreys, Luke Long, Jesse Ashenfelter; back row: McKenzey Pipes, Jonathan Burch, Beth Ashenfelter, Coach Luke O’Laughlin, Rachel Lowe and Kennedy Harpster. Basler, Andrew Peter, Caleb Richardson, Aaron Peter and Coach Luke O’Laughlin.

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