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Winter Wonderettes

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November 11, 2014: the La Plata Lions Club held its meeting at 7 p.m. at La Plata Baptist Family Life Center. The group helped Peggy Turner celebrate her birthday. Guests Jason Noland of “Saving Light,” Dr. Wilbert Stock and wife, Sarah, District Governor, John Clark, and wife Mary were present. Jason Noland presented Dr. Wilbert Stock with the Hayward Snipes Society Award for helping the Lions Club for 42 years with their mission to restore sight. Others attending were John and Debbie Becker, Clyde Burch, Richard and Sharron Burns, Gary and Donna Clarkson, Gary Cunningham, Marvin and Betty Seidt, Gary and Shirley Smith, Duane and Peggy Turner, Robert and Charlotte Wheeler, Dan Magruder from the Kirksville Lions Club and Vanessa Alonso of KTVO. The evening was closed by singing “God Bless America.”

Above, Missy (Laurie Sutton), Suzy (Ashley McKay) , Cindy Lou (Lindsay Sutton) and Betty Jean (Ashley Pankow) star in Winter Wonderettes at the Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon. The show runs through December 14, 2014. Nostalgic 50s and 60s Christmas music such as “Santa Claus in Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “WinterWonderland,” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” takes center stage as four friends put on a Christmas Show. See more photos on Page 11A and on our website at www.maconhomepress.com

Crop Management Conference

The Crop Management Conference in Columbia, Dec. 17-18, starts the University of Missouri winter meetings. Farmers and their crop advisers will find 33 sessions on research and practical advice. Topics include cover crops, nutrients, pests, and soil and water. The crops include grain, oilseed and forages. The latest extension and research are included from the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Speakers also come from other land-grant universities. “Big data” is the topic for keynote speaker Scott Shearer. He calls it “A Grower’s Most Elusive Farm Asset.” He’s from Ohio State University. The conference packs in topics that will be heard later in meetings across the state. “This is the starting place,” says conference leader Kevin Bradley, MU associate professor of plant science. This year Bradley adds professional

development. That includes “Social Media Mistakes You Can Avoid.” Returnees come to hear the basics, he adds. Most popular are updates from MU Extension on new crop pests found last season. Controls are explained. Also, specialists give alerts on potential problems next year. The Alliance for Grassland Renewal will update progress on replacing toxic fescue in pastures. They will tell of planting novelendophyte fescue varieties. An urgent topic will be caring for stored grains. The big crop in 2014 adds importance to this. Other topics: nitrogen management, beneficial insects in crops and forages, when to spray fungicides for best return, biomass energy, efficient waters use, and more. At lunch, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster tells “Impact of Government Regulations.” Those enrolled get a bonus at no extra cost.

“We have access to the MO-AG Winter Convention, also held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center at the same time. MO-AG offers a big trade show,” Bradley says. The Crop Conference name badge gives access, Bradley says. The conference began for certified crop advisers to earn educational credits. That continues. Now farmers find they get early looks at coming trends. Those attending can bring laptop or tablet and download the speakers’ slides to follow as they speak. Full conference fee is $160. One day costs $105. Advance registration by Dec. 8 is needed for meal counts. A late fee of $25 is added after then. In his third year as leader, Bradley knows to keep the programs moving. A complaint, he says, is that with three tracks running at once, it isn’t possible to attend all sessions—even in two days.

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December 3, 2014 Wednesday

The Home Press Travels with the Farmers!

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CRAFT SHOW at the Macon Senior Center DECEMBER 13, 2014 8 AM to 2 PM Many different vendors. Great idea for Christmas Gifts! Hope to see you there!

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Your Macon R-1 school board would like to express our frustration and disappointment in the unprofessional, dishonest, and careless reporting done by Rachel Wittel of the KOMU 8 news team. On November 3, 2014 Rachel covered a story that was supposedly an attempt to expose a problem with students and teachers cheating on MAP tests. In her story Macon R-1 was implicated out of context and some of our teacher’s, all of whom are innocent, faces where aired as if they where a part of the story. The truth of the matter is that Macon R-1 had a minor irregularity that occurred accidentally by a student and our administration promptly self-reported the issue. Later, Superintendent Dr. Stockton agreed to sit down with Rachel for an interview. During the interview Stockton explained to the KOMU reporter that Macon R-1 takes MAP testing and our integrity very seriously. He continued by explaining how through professional development, specialized training, and other precautions our district seeks to stay above board on these kinds of issues. During the interview KOMU news

cameras were given permission to film some of our teaching staff going about there regular work day. When Rachel’s story broke she had omitted Dr. Stockton’s interview entirely, used the footage of some of our most respected teachers as background to the story and thus implying guilt. This is dishonest and careless reporting. The Macon R-1 school board would like to state: 1) Our school district is a tremendous place to receive an education. We do not have a problem with anyone cheating on MAP testing because quiet frankly, “We don’t need to cheat.” 2) We have the utmost confidence in Tracy Tate, Alison Evans, Jeanie McLin, and all of our exceptional teaching faculty and administration. 3) We are extremely disappointed in Rachel Wittel and KOMU 8 news for their negligent reporting. We would encourage them to both get and air all the facts in future stories so as to not unjustly call people’s careers and integrity into question just to advance their own agenda, career, or news station. With Sincerity, Macon R-1 School Board

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December 6 & 13 - Breakfast with Santa, 9-10 am, at the Royal Theatre December 11 - Macon County Historical Society Christmas Banquet 6 pm December 13 - Christmas in Callao, 10am - 4pm Callao School gym December 13 - Warm Winter’s Eve Concert, 7 pm, Macon Presbyterian Church December 14 - Warm Winter’s Eve Concert, 2 pm, Macon Presbyterian Church

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Christmas Concert Announced

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Carousel Productions will present ‘A Warm Winter’s Eve’ - a Christmas Concert featuring your favorite Christmas songs with your favorite Carousel singers. Performance dates are Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 14th at 3:00 p.m. and will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Macon. There is no admission charge, but a Love Offering will be taken with all monies donated to the Council of Ministries to aid those who need a little extra help during the winter months. “Carousel was approached with this idea, and we loved it. Our roots are in Macon. What a wonderful gift we can give to the community and help those in need,” said Amy Pastrovich Johns, the musical director of the concert. “And what a magnificent sound this group of individuals has. There will be close to 40 singers plus a children’s choir

on two songs all accompanied by a really fantastic pit. We are very excited. We like the idea of just singing! It’s one of things we do best!” A reception will follow immediately after each performance at the Catholic Church basement. “It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season....good music, good friends, and the blessing of giving.” concludes Johns.

Taking a fun break from their services projects, the Oklahoma Indians 4-H club went roller skating on November 21, 2014. Enjoying the fun (back row) Skylar Rhodes, Tanner Smith, Jason Campbell, Keaton Hodges, Ma Kenzie Beautte. 2nd row: Tucker Beautte, Trista Smith. Front Row: Dayton Hudson, Dawsyn Hudson and Kady Couch. Others present included Daxton Hudson, Gage Lynch, Gracie Teeple, Kierra Seward, Adyson Shears, Stacey Hudson, Sonya Merry, Julie Smith, LeAnna Lewis, Awnan Mc Henry, Makiah Bolden, Dialyn King, Steve Merry, Nadily Merry, Alysa Merry, Richard and Sharron Burns.

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December 3, 2014 Wednesday

CHURCH OF GOD (HOLINESS) 514 COVEY RISE LANE Reverend Ralph Wheeler 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service

ATLANTA CHRISTIAN Daniel Brands, Minister 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:20 a.m. Morning Worship 2:00 p.m. Sunday – JAM (Jesus and Me) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sunday – Youth

COLLEGE MOUND PRESBYTERIAN James Bolin, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Worship Each 1st, 3rd, &5th Sunday

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST Harvey Hivner, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Preaching Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Business meeting after Sunday School, 1st Sun. each month, 5th Sun. Services as usual.

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN – 1816 N. Missouri ST. Tim Worstell, Minister Matt Stieger, Minister Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Worship 11:00 a.m. Worship 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Studies Youth & Kid’s Time Wed. 6:30 p.m. Life Group

ATLANTA UNITED METHODIST Larry DeSpain, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 4th Wed LH Bible Study 5:30 p.m. 1st Wed. UM Women 3:15 p.m. Tuesday Adventure Club

ELDAD COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Preaching

BETHEL A.M.E. – 101 E 3rd ST. Rev. Mae Hall 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Sunday School 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study

ELMER BAPTIST Danny Welte, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wed. Evening Service

BETHLEHEM METHODIST Larry DeSpain, Pastor 8:30 a.m Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship

ELMER CHRISTIAN Bro. David Mason 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

BEVIER FIRST BAPTIST Scott Dalrymple, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 7:00 p.m Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting

ETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Gareth Reese, Preacher 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship

BEVIER COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Rick McVicker, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church Service

ETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mary Ellen Waychoff, Pastor 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service

BRUSH CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 1104 LAWNDALE DR. (Goldsberry) Elder Kenneth Clevenger, Pastor 10:30am Services 4th Sunday 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. Saturday before 10:30 a.m. Morn. Service 1st Sun.

FAITH BAPTIST 57 S. RUBEY Adam Steeves, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Sermon 6:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study

CALLAO CHRISTIAN Minister: Josh Stucki Service Times: 8:15 Traditional Service, 9:20 Continental Breakfast, 9:45AM Bible Classes, 10:45AM Contemporary Service

FAMILY LIFE FELLOWSHIP MOBERLY Vic Comstock 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Celebration Times 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study & Kids-In-Church

CALLAO UNITED METHODIST Sue Wynne, Pastor 9:45a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church

FIRST CHRISTIAN 806 E. BRIGGS DR. Dr. David Leslie, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship

CHARITON RIDGE BAPTIST Rev. George Head, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Worship Hour

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 32838 HWY 63 S. Kelly Perry, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Evning Service, Small Groups, Youth Groups

CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER 30064 LAKE STREET Ron Thomason, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Church 7:00 p.m. Saturday Eve. Service

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ATLANTA BAPTIST Chance Glenn, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Midweek Service

GIFFORD CHRISTIAN David Moore, Minister 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church Service GOSPEL CENTER 600 VINE ST. Elaine Allred, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 5:30p.m. Sunday Youth Group 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Service HEARTLAND COMMUNITY Rev. Charles N. Sharpe, Pastor Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Mon. Discovery Class Tues. Prayer Meeting, Wed. Midweek service, Thur, “Power House” Youth Service (Grades 7-12), Fri. Women’s Bible Study, Sat. Intercessory Prayer Meeting. HOLY TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST 807 S RUTHERFORD ST. Rev. Jeffrey Green Assoc. Minister Eddie Troy Music Minister James Tolson 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 p.m. Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Wed Bible Study IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 402 N ROLLINS, MACON Father David Veit Masses: Saturday 5:30p.m. Macon Sunday 8:00 a.m. Bevier, 10:00 a.m. Macon Confessions: 4:30-5:10 pm IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HAMEDEN, MO Summer: Mass 7:30 a.m. Sun. Winter: Mass 5:30 p.m. Sat. KASEYVILLE BAPTIST Dale Britt, Pastor Pastor Perry Martin 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Small Groups 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mike McMain, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Study & Prayer LA PLATA FIRST BAPTIST 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Monday: Awana Wednesday (only): Bible Study at 6pm

LA PLATA CHRISTIAN Scott McNay, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 Worship

MACON RESTORATION BRANCH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Gabriel Andres, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church Services

LA PLATA PRESBYTERIAN Rev. John Becker 10:40 a.m. Worship Service LA PLATA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 214 N. Gex Street Karen Coy, Pastor Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. 3rd Wed. @6 p.m. - Supper with Friends MACON APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL 505 RIGGS ST. James LeDeay, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study

MACON UNITED METHODIST 208 PEARL Carl Knapp, Pastor 660-385-2156 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. All Ages Group Studies 10:45 Contemporary Worship

MT. SALEM PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Bible Study on Wednesday 6:30 pm. Business meeting 1st Wednesday of month at 7:15 pm 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. 2nd Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Sat. before

MACON CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR 32310 U.S. HWY 63 S. Rev. Greg Berglund, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Praise 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer & Study

MT. SHILOH BAPTIS JCT. OF HWY C & F HUNTSVILLE Pastor Robert Korff 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Service

MACON COUNTY LARGER PARISH Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff, Pastor Ethel Presbyterian 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service New Cambria United Church 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service MACON COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH, Callao, MO Brother Arch Philips Thursdays 7 pm, Fellowship 6:30. All denominations MACON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 302 N. RUTHERFORD MACON 660-385-3714 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sun. Worship 7:45, 9:00, & 10:30 a.m. Adult Small Groups/ Sunday School. 6:00 p.m. Family Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed Crossover, ages 6- 12 in Legacy Chapel: J12 (Comprehensive Bible teaching plan), ages 3 years-5th grade Stars Sept. Register online http://www.hopeforMacon.com MACON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 321 N. ROLLINS Julie King, Pastor 9:00a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Church School, classes for all ages.

MACON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 30323 LAKE ST Curtis Denny, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11:00 a.m. Church Service

MT. SALEM BAPTIST 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Preaching 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Business Mtg. 1st Thurs.

MACON CHURCH OF CHRIST 32346 US HWY 63 S. Steven Saunders, Minister 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Worship

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MT. TABOR BAPTIST E. OF ATLANTA 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 8:00 p.m. 2nd Wed. Business Mtg. 8:00 p.m. 1st, 3rd, 4th Wed. Bible Study MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST RT Z NEW CAMBRIA Sue Wynne, Pastor 9:00a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study

NEW LIFE CHAPEL 809 S. ROLLINS Olin W.Roper,Pastor 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship OPEN ARMS BAPTIST CHURCH 202 CRESCENT DRIVE Rich Wills, Pastor Jason Clema, Youth Director 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Children’s Church 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Street 6:30 p.m. Wed Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wed. Kids Club 6:30 p.m. Wed. Youth meet SACRED HEART BEVIER Father David Veit 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Sunday Mass 8:00 am Confessions 7:30am

ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS WEIN, MO Fr. Michael Murphy Mass: Sunday @8:45am and Wednesday @ 6pm. TEN MILE BAPTIST 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 26575 JEWELL DR. James Beckley, Branch President 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday Services UNITED TRINITY CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 31592 LILY ST. Pastor Mike Birdsong 9:45 a.m. Sun. School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening WHITE OAK CHURCH ETHEL 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper ever 1st day of week WOODVILLE BAPTIST Bill Brant, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ZION LUTHERAN 32405 BUS. 36 E. Elden D. Kohn, Pastor 8:45 a.m. Sun. School & Adult Classes, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST BYNUMVILLE Rev. Larry Hamilton 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School MT. ZION METHODIST REDMAN 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. UM Women NEW HOPE BAPTIST JACKSONVILLE Dave Crutchfield, Pastor 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Worship Service

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Obituary

Carl Willey

Carolyn Teter

Chuck Kohn

Carl Edward Willey, age 101, of Shelbina, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the Salt River Community Care Center in Shelbina, MO. He was born on October 28, 1913, in Newark, Missouri, the son of George Edward and Martha Belle Adams Willey. He was united in marriage to Mary Lillian Wood on March 15, 1937. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2010. Carl is also survived by one daughter Jo Ann Miller and husband Robert; two grandchildren; Mariann Amass and husband Ronald of Rolla, MO, and David W. Miller and wife Amy of St. Peters, MO; five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one sister, Rosalie Claggett Lecour of Stevensville, Montana, one brother Archie Willey of Monroe City, MO and one brother-inlaw Vincil L. Wood of Bolivar, MO. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Grover and Ira Willey, two sister-in-laws: Elaine Willey and Loretta Wood, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Willey was a former member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a charter member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Quincy, IL. Carl worked as a produce manager for Kroger Company in Quincy, IL for 30 years. He enjoyed gardening, and woodworking. He was active in his church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Carl had a great interest in family history and genealogy. After retirement he and his wife moved to Hillsboro, MO to be close to his family and especially his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, with burial to follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Shelbyville, MO. Visitation will be held at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Memorials may be made to the Salt River Community Care Center or the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Carolyn Teter, age 74, of Brookfield, died Thursday, November 20, 2014, at her home. A funeral service was held Monday, November 24, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home. Burial was in Laclede Cemetery in Laclede. Visitation began at 1:00 p.m. Sunday and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 in the evening. Memorials to Brookfield Senior Center (Meals On Wheels) may be left at or mailed to Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, PO Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628. Carolyn Sue, daughter of Samuel and Alma (Kyger) Stanton, was born September 27, 1940, in Moberly. On December 9, 1961, she married James “J.M.” Teter. Carolyn had been a Customer Service Representative for L.T. York in Brookfield until her retirement. She was a member of the North Gladstone Christian Church in Gladstone. Survivors include her husband, J.M. of Brookfield; four children, Cheryl Robitzsch and husband, Derek of St. Augustine, Florida, J.R. Teter and wife, Shannon of Harrisonville, Willie Teter and wife, Janet of Brookfield, and Tom Teter of Kansas City; six grandchildren, Ashlie Griffith and husband, Randon of Macon, Josh Teter and Matt Teter both of Brookfield, Kyle Teter of Raymore, Ben Teter of Harrisonville, and Zach Robitzsch of St. Augustine, Florida. Her parents and one brother, Kenny Stanton, preceded her in death.

Chuck Kohn, age 65, of Macon, MO, formerly of Bethel, MO, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on June 1, 1949, in Streator, IL, the son of Lester A. and Shirley Olson Kohn. On October 11, 1974, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Brown. She survives. Chuck is also survived by two children, Amy Foreman and husband Dan of Moberly, MO and Tim Kohn and wife Lindsey of Macon, MO; four grandchildren, Jason, Josh, Jared and Jacob Foreman all of Moberly, MO; two sisters, Karen Culler and husband Gale of Green Ridge, MO and Lynda Steele of Columbia, SC; one brother, Fred Kohn of Bethel, MO and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Troy Culler and Jamsey Steele. Chuck was a member of the Bethel Christian Church and was a grain and livestock farmer. He loved his church and visiting with his family and friends, especially his grandsons. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, December 1, 2014, at the Bethel Christian Church in Bethel, MO, with burial to follow in Bethel Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the GreeningEagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Memorials may be made to Show-Me Christian Childrens Home at La Monte, MO or the American Kidney Foundation.

Christian Life

Misplaced Faith by Dr. Phil Bray, Lead Pastor, Macon First Baptist Church

Can you hear the thunderous crack, the whining groan of rotten wood about to splinter under the pressure of weight it cannot hold? We would all eye a rickety wooden footbridge suspiciously before committing our weight to it. Our life, our safety is on the line! If it cannot hold the weight it would be unwise to commit yourself to it as your means of support and deliverance from harm. This seems like common sense . . . but we make the foolish mistake of misplacing our faith all the time. You see we have a tendency to trust in people, activities, objects, or events to provide us with the joy, the satisfaction, the contentment that our hearts ache painfully for. There is a soul wrenching craving for abundant life, fulfilled life – joy. We were made for joy! Where is this joy found? Psalm 16:10 states that the fullness of joy is found in the presence of the Lord. Psalm 37:4 is a glorious promise, “Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart.” What is the desire of every human heart? Joy! Why do we pursue relationships, riches, fame, success, possessions? We pursue all of these because we think that in them lies the key to experiencing joy! God’s word is brilliantly clear – a flood light washing out the darkness of our misunderstanding – God is the source and giver of joy! The joy we crave can only be obtained from God through the person and work of Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Why then do we misplace our faith? Why do we rely on sex, drugs, money, relationships, success, children, and possessions to give us joy? In 1 Samuel 13 we read the story of Israel’s misplaced faith. They put their trust in King Saul to save them, to deliver them, in the same way we often put our faith in people, money, success, etc. to deliver us from starving to death for joy. We know God is the source of joy – so why do we put our faith elsewhere? Read the 1 Samuel 13 and I think you will see 6 reasons we misplace our faith onto objects, people, and activities that cannot bear the weight of our need for joy. We misplace our faith because: 1. We fear man more than we fear God. 2. We give greater credibility to our own intuition and experience than to the revealed Word of God. 3. We believe we are capable of self-deliverance. 4. We grow frustrated with the patience required to live by faith in God’s will, timing, and promises. 5. We believe God is obligated to act according to our will if we perform the right religious ritual. 6. We are inflated with pride which prevents us from trusting in the God who saves the repentant. Have you misplaced your faith? I encourage you to go to our website at www.hopeformacon.com and watch the sermon on 1 Samuel 13. Can you hear the cracking and snapping of the object of your misplaced faith? It will give way in the end because it cannot deliver the goods. Only God can deliver you from the dehydration of joy.

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Obituary Dorothy Hammond Dorothy Hammond, age 78, of Shelbina, MO, passed away peacefully at her home in Shelbina on Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was born on August 15, 1936, in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Leo Lambert and Lois Elizabeth Little. On July 23, 1956, she was united in marriage to Jack Hammond at Shelbina, MO. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2012. Dorothy is survived by four children, Laurie Bernhardt and husband Barry of Miami, FL, Lisa Conrad and husband Phil of Shelbina, MO, Lynnett Daniel and husband Tom of Leonard, MO and Lionel Hammond and wife Kathy of Palmyra, MO; eleven grandchildren, Jonathan Bernhardt, Anne Marie White and husband Alex, Jason Conrad, Blake Conrad and wife Megan, Landon Daniel, Alex Daniel, Lucas Daniel, Shelby Hammond, Lane Hammond, Brock Bollin and Kenzie Bollin; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Millicent Conrad; seven brothers and sisters, Helen Gosney, Jack Little, Theresa Teague, Pearl Little, Rita Taylor, Ann Kunce and Sue Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and thirteen brothers and sisters. Dorothy was a graduate of Shelbina High School and was a member of the Shelbina Christian Church. She loved her church and the children that called her “Miss Dorothy” at Wee Christian Childrens pre-school. She enjoyed quilting and traveling. She was a 50 year member of Beta Sigma Phi-Perceptor Zeta Beta where she held many offices over the years. Dorothy was one of 21 children. The love of her family was very evident and her grandchildren were always number one in her eyes.

In The Arena With Nate Walker

Giving Thanks for Our Many Blessings… Come this Thanksgiving Day let us all reflect on giving thanks for our many blessings. Before we sit down with family to enjoy delicious turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, or any of the other traditional fixings this Thanksgiving, I hope we will take a few moments to give sincere thought to the significance of this annual holiday. Yes, it is a time to bring family together for an outstanding home-cooked meal, and maybe even to watch some football, but it also is a time to reflect on what the year has brought us, and to give thanks for the many blessings we have received individually and as citizens of the greatest nation on earth. In addition to our words and thoughts, Thanksgiving should also be a time when we are called to action. It was President Theodore Roosevelt who once said, “Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.” His words are a reminder that, while we are blessed with good fortune, there are many who are not. And, more importantly, it is imperative that we lend a helping hand to those in need when and where we can. That is why this holiday season should be a time when we remember to donate to our favorite charities, or give of our time at the local soup kitchen or food bank, or to take any action we can that will help someone in need. We have the opportunity to make the world around us a better place, and Thanksgiving is a reminder that we should do so when we can. So as you enjoy this Thanksgiving with your family, I hope you will turn your thoughts away from your Christmas shopping list and instead place them firmly on the things that matter most – the love and compassion we have for our fellow man. This is a nation at its greatest when we care for and look out for one another, and there is no better time than now to reaffirm our commitment to being good neighbors and good citizens. We have so much to be thankful for, but we must continue to work together so that future generations have an even greater abundance of blessings to celebrate and appreciate. Our planning meeting to form a host committee and establish an agenda for the upcoming Freshman Legislative Tour and visit got off to a great start. The steering committee is primarily made up of the members of the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee and other area leaders. As you may recall I received the official word that the Missouri House of Representatives Freshman Legislative Tour will be making stops in North Missouri. Particularly important they plan to be in Kirksville on the afternoon of Thursday, December 11th. This is

The Shepherd Calls

by Dr. H. Wade Paris

Advent: Hope ‘Tis the season of Advent. The word “advent” means “a coming.” For Christians it denotes the coming of Christmas, the time when God came to earth as a baby. Traditionally, the four Sundays prior to Christmas and Christmas Day are celebrated as the Advent season. On each Sunday a candle in an Advent wreath is lighted, and special emphasis is given to some part of the Christmas story. One tradition uses the first Sunday to light the Prophet’s candle, the candle of hope. The prophets foretold the coming of the Messiah, a message of hope. “Life may be difficult now,” they said, “but wait; one day the Messiah will come, and things will be better.” The Prophet Isaiah wrote, “Unto us a Son is given, and the government will be on His Shoulders, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, the Prince of peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) Hope is one of humanity’s greatest needs. Some time ago I heard a psychiatrist speak of hope. As a doctor, he had counseled scores of suicidal patients. He said, “The thing these people need most is hope. They need to believe life can be better.” Are you sad? There is hope. God often turns our worst experiences into good. Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery and told their father a wild animal had killed him. One could hardly imagine a more traumatic event. God turned Joseph’s slavery into deliverance for his family, even for the brothers who betrayed him. After His crucifixion, Jesus’ friends buried Him in a borrowed tomb. Both His friends and His enemies assumed this was the last of Jesus’ plans and dreams. A few hours later, however, God raised Jesus from that tomb. His dreams were not dead; they had just begun. As a student in seminary, my requests for supervisors were denied; and I was given supervisors I did not want. I was so distressed I was tempted to drop out of the program. In the years that followed, I learned the supervisors I was given were exactly the one’s I needed. God turned my sadness into good. God came to earth as a baby, Jesus. He is the fulfillment of the prophets’ promised hope. Jesus said He came to give us abundant life. (John 10:10) That is hope! I hope this Shepherd Calls will light a candle of hope in your life.

great news for our community, as you may recall, two years ago I was very disappointed that on my Freshman Tour in December of 2012 our group was NOT given the opportunity to visit North Missouri, actually we never made it north of I-70. At that time, I began to the work on the process to make sure that future Freshman Tours covered the entire regions of the State of Missouri including North Missouri. I am grateful that my efforts have been successful and this is now going to be a reality. I want to thank our new Speaker-elect John Diehl, Jr. and other legislative leaders for listening to my concerns and for helping bring the 2014 Freshman Tour to North Missouri. The Freshman Tour is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase North Missouri and our community to new legislators and leaders. In conclusion, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as 3rd District State Representative for a second term and I am looking forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead. Thank you again for your support and may God bless you and your family this Thanksgiving. As I get ready to approach the upcoming Session of the 98th General Assembly convening on January 7, 2015, I would like to encourage you, my constituents of the 3rd Legislative District, to feel free to contact me at any time to share your thoughts, concerns and ideas relating to issues and legislation for the upcoming Session. For me to truly represent you, I need to hear from you and get your input, thoughts and ideas. Please feel free to contact me at any time should you need my assistance and/or if you have something to share with me. My official e-mail address is: nate.walker@house.mo.gov My legislative office number is (573) 751-3647.

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The Atlanta Hornets opened the 2014-15 season Monday night with a road-trip to Mendon to take on the Northwestern Eagles. Atlanta fought hard, but it was the Eagles who came away with the win, beating the Hornets 76-72. Garrett West led Atlanta with 32 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Tristan Collier had 16 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Korbin Gunnels had 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Collan Thrasher had 10 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Chase Wait added two points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals.

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GAME OF THE WEEK The Bevier Wildcat basketball teams, coming off a split with Madison Monday night, returned home Tuesday for their first home games of the season. Their opponents were the North Shelby Raiders, and Bevier looked to make a statement. In the girls game, the Lady Raiders got out to a big lead early, and kept that lead en route to a 58-14 win over Bevier. Caiti Bradley led the Lady Wildcats with 11 points. Alyssa Gunnels tallied two points, and Karissa Harrington added one point. The Lady Wildcats are now 0-2 on the young season. For the Lady Raiders, Abbey Rich led the way with 16

points. Kaylee Smith followed with 12 points. Kaitlyn Mersman and Makayla McDaniel each scored eight points. Kathryn Linberger cashed in five points. Amber Miles tallied three points. Katlyn Drebenstedt, Sara Christine and Mackenzie Vanskike each added two points. In the boys contest, it was competitive early on. The Wildcats led 9-6 after a quarter of play, and 22-18 at halftime. The second half, however, belonged to the Raiders. North Shelby scored 30 points in the third quarter, and held Bevier in check in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 71-41 victory for the Raiders. Colby Peukert led the Wildcats with 14 points. Luke

The Brashear Tigers opened the 2014-15 basketball season with a road-trip to Philadelphia to take on the Marion County Mustangs. The Tigers fought hard in this game, but the Mustangs kept Brashear at arms length for most of the game, and defeated the Tigers 51-43. Jacob Reeves led the Tigers with 21 points, Chance Hill followed with 12 points, Colt Acton and Gabe Thomas each added five points.

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The Brashear Lady Tigers opened the 2014-15 basketball season with a road-trip to Philadelphia to take on the Marion County Lady Mustangs. The Lady Tigers had an impressive showing in their first game, and came away with a big 42-20 victory over Marion County. Mandy Taylor led the Lady Tigers with 13 points. Sidney Sykes had eight points. Allison Thompson scored seven points. Skylar Housman and Hannah Reeves each tallied four points. Caitlee Hall, Hailey Lawrence and Abby Hall each added two points.

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The AARP Long Branch Chapter 5450 was notified that they received the first place award in the State of Missouri in the media category for their Service Project in September when they collected 1,038 items for the Macon County Food Pantry.

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FAMILY FEATURES

or many families, gathering around the table is as treasured a holiday tradition as gathering around the tree to exchange gifts with loved ones. With universal appeal, cuts of tender, juicy beef are ideal for a wide range of family-friendly dishes — from appetizers to special occasion holiday entrees. If your seasonal celebrations and commitments have you pinched for time, opt for the convenience of home delivery. Starting with premium products, such as those available from Omaha Steaks, lets you create the perfect meal every time. Each cut of beef is perfectly aged and flash-frozen at its peak of flavor and tenderness, and delivered right to your door with a 100 percent quality guarantee. There are as many ways to prepare beef as there are cuts to choose from. The best approach depends on the type of flavor you want to achieve, and how you’ll ultimately serve the dish. One popular option that creates robust, hearty flavors perfect for holiday feasts is braising. This celebrated technique is featured in this Omaha Steaks family recipe for Braised Beef Brisket. Or, add some pre-dinner bites to your holiday spread with Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Tip Appetizers, a savory recipe that is sure to be a hit among guests. Find these and more beef preparation tips and recipes at www.omahasteaks.com.

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Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Tip Appetizer Prep time: 20 minutes (plus time for thawing) Cook time: 6 minutes Servings: Approximately 32 pieces 3 pounds Omaha Steaks Tenderloin Steak Tips (#670) 32 Omaha Steaks Precooked Bacon Slices (#177) 1 jar Omaha Steaks All Natural Seasoning (#1141) Round wood toothpicks

Thaw steak tips and bacon overnight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 450°F degrees. Sprinkle each tenderloin tip with seasoning. Wrap a slice of bacon around each tenderloin tip and push a toothpick through to secure bacon. Place bacon-wrapped tips on baking sheet. Bake for 3 minutes; flip and bake an additional 2–3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Caramel Apple Pie Eggnog

Prep time: 15 minutes Servings: 10 half-cup servings

4 Eggs 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon apple or pumpkin pie spice 10 tablespoons whipped cream 5 teaspoons caramel ice cream topping, divided Apple or pumpkin pie spice (optional topping) In blender container, combine eggs and apple pie filling. Blend on high speed until very smooth, scraping container as needed. Add milk and apple pie spice. Blend on high speed until smooth. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped cream and 1/2 teaspoon caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional apple pie spice, if desired. Note: If desired, 3/4 to 1 cup dark spiced rum can be stirred into mixture after final blending.

Thaw brisket overnight in refrigerator. Heat canola oil in large pan. Blot brisket dry with clean paper towel and generously season each side with 2 teaspoons seasoning. Brown brisket in hot oil on both sides for about 2–4 minutes each side. Remove brisket from pan and place in crock pot, raised side braising pan or Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic to hot oil and cook until transparent. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour sauce into crock pot, raised side braising pan or Dutch oven. If using crock pot, cook on low for 6–8 hours. If using braising pan or Dutch oven, cover tightly with foil or lid and place in oven at 250°F for 6–8 hours. Serve the same day or cool overnight in refrigerator before slicing and reheating in sauce.

This recipe has graced the holiday table of the Simon family, the owners of Omaha Steaks, for generations. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time 8 hours Servings: 6–8 1 Omaha Steaks Brisket (3 pounds) 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 teaspoons Omaha Steaks All Natural Seasoning 2 cups diced yellow onion 2 tablespoons fresh chopped garlic 1 cup bottled chili sauce 1 package dry onion soup mix 1/2 cup beef broth 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup red wine

Braising (from the French word “braiser”) is a combination cooking method that uses both moist and dry heats. Typically, the food is first seared at a high temperature, then finished in a covered pot or pan at a lower temperature while sitting in some amount of liquid, which may also add flavor. The purpose of braising is to break down the connecting tissues, enhancing the meat’s tenderness. Some examples of cuts that are typically braised include: n Chuck (Chuck Eye Roast, Chuck Arm Roast, Chuck Shoulder Roast, Short Ribs) n Brisket (Whole Brisket, Brisket Flat Roast, Brisket Point Roast) n Shank (Cross Cut Shanks, Whole Beef Shanks) n Round (Top Round Roast, Bottom Round Roast, Eye Round Roast, Boneless Rump Roast) First brown your roast using a large pan and some oil over high heat, seasoning the protein first. Once the roast is browned, “deglaze” the pan using wine or some of the liquid that will be used in the braising process, to capture drippings from the pan that are loaded with flavor.

Once the roast is browned you will want to place it, along with all the liquid including the pan drippings, in a Dutch oven or deep roasting pan. It is very important to cover the top of the pan as tightly as possible so steam and pressure will build up during the oven cooking process. The liquid for the braising process can vary depending on the dish you’re trying to make. For example, barbecue sauce would be used for a barbecue brisket, and beef broth would be used for a pot roast. Usually if using a thick liquid such as barbecue sauce you will want to thin it down with wine, broth or water. It will thicken as it cooks, and if it gets too thick it will burn. You can also experiment with putting root vegetables in the braising pan along with your roast to create a complete meal and enhance the flavor. The oven part of the process is usually done at 250°F and can vary in time from 3 to 8 hours, depending on what cut is being braised and how big it is. A general rule of thumb is that the protein will shred easily with a fork when it is properly braised.

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Shanahan Stories

by Patrick Shanahan

A CRUMPLED PAPER Cleaning out the remaining parent’s residence and sorting through their most personal treasures after death, often uncovers secrets and dreams lost to time. During our search my daughter found a wrinkled paper at the bottom of grandpa’s sock drawer. It was yellowed with faded print and had a faint sweet odor. It was the letter written by my mother to my father the day before he left to serve his country, dated September 7, 1942. Family members from several generations gathered around, as my sister read the letter out loud. Dearest William I have such mixed feelings as you leave me to serve our country’s military needs. I am sad we will be apart, but am extremely proud of you at the same time. I know wanting you to myself is selfish and that many others are also having their lives interrupted. This war, like all wars, is terrible and we can only hope that this is the one which will end all wars, but only time will tell. I often think back to when we were children and how much fun we had playing the games children play. I long for those innocent times, but of course, they are gone forever. I remember when your best friend told me that you hated me. I think we were in fifth grade. I was absolutely crushed and vowed never speak to you again. And I didn’t, until high school when we rediscovered each other. You were so handsome and all my friends were jealous. I laugh out loud when I think about your first car and the first time we went for a ride. I think it was a 1931 Ford coupe. Remember? You said you could rebuild the whole car with a crescent wrench. But when it broke down, we had to walk three miles back to town. My mother screamed and carried on while you tried to explain and she forbade you from ever seeing me again. It took a while, but you and she finally reached a truce. Dad always liked you and I love him, and you are like him in so many ways. I guess that’s why I fell for you. I’ll carry the memory of our honeymoon forever. Someday, I’ll tell our grandchildren that you took me on a fishing trip and to make matters worse the boat we rented started to sink and I had to bail water while you rowed like a man possessed for the shore. Then there was the time I went through the ice while skating and wouldn’t take my slacks off before my pant legs froze and you had to carry me home piggy back. I’m so proud to be your wife and want you to know that no matter what, I’ll always be with you; even if it’s only in spirit. I can’t wait for this war to end so we can enjoy our life together. I pray for your safety and well being, and long to be with you. Your loving wife Katherine

Despite the cold wind and rain on November 23, 2014, , a ground-breaking took place at Crossroads Christian Church in Macon. The church is “Expanding our footprint in God’s kingdom to make a difference in the Macon area and beyond! Following the event, the congregation enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast.

Learning About Thanksgiving

Each year the Kindergarten class learn about Pilgrims and their voyage to America and the Native Americans and their kindness to the Pilgrims. The children discuss the feast and different foods the pilgrims ate. They made their own butter and have a taste of several foods (turkey, cornbread, popcorn, carrots, maple syrup & pumpkin pies). The feast was Monday in the Macon Elementary Cafeteria.

No one spoke after hearing grandma’s letter as we all mentally retraced the years back to the time when they were young. Later that day an envelope that was obviously sent from a military base was found in grandma’s Bible. Inside was an undated letter but the military postmark indicated that three months had passed. Also found was the missing photo #14; a picture of my parents from their honeymoon. Again, we gathered, and as I read my fathers words, the photo was passed around.

send or receive mail until now. We aren’t told much, but I hear rumors that we will ship out for someplace overseas. All of us are a little scared, but we are anxious to get this thing over with and come home. And don’t worry about me. I’m putting in for a clerk’s job so I probably won’t see any action and if I do, I just keep my head down. (laugh) I think about you a lot and also remember so many good times we had as kids. Remember the times when we cooked hot dogs and beans over a wood Dear Katherine fire at my secret fort? That’s where I I’m sorry it took so long to answer your wanted to kiss you for the first time, but beautiful letter, but as you can imagine was afraid. (laugh) Oh and when Buster I’ve been pretty busy with training and said I hated you, he wasn’t exactly telling everything. Besides we weren’t allowed to the truth. I was a little boy and thought it was sissified to admit liking a girl, so I told him I didn’t like you. Actually it Garage Doors LLC was partially true; I loved "North Central Missouri's #1 Doorman" you, but was afraid to tell anyone. I like to relive

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grandma was beautiful.” I just nodded my agreement. Whether they left the letters for us to find is, of course, a mystery. But I’d like to think that each parent wanted their children and grandchildren to know who their spouse was. Our final surprise came late in the day when we found a cigar box stashed in a basement cabinet surrounded by small jars of nails and fasteners. It contained two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. Sadly, the commendation that should accompany the Silver Star was missing. But I knew that an award that important always involved personal danger and bravery. We were all in shock since Father never mentioned anything about the war and we wondered if Mother even knew. I had to smile to myself. I guess he wasn’t a clerk and he didn’t keep his head down. My only regret is that my parents had to die before I really knew who they were.

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Macon Elementary Character Cats toured the Colonel Blees Armory. They also presented them with a thank you book that they created. ( Photos courtesy of Macon R-1)

Snowblower Safety According to weather forecasters, the winter of 2014–15 will see below-normal temperatures for about three-quarters of the nation. That means snow blowers could be getting a workout this winter. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers the following safety tips to assist homeowners, contractors and business owners as they power up their snow removal equipment. Make sure your snow blower is in good working order, before the first flakes fall. Change the oil. Install a new spark plug and inspect the belts to be sure they are in good working order. If you forgot to drain the fuel last winter before storing your snow blower, drain the tank now. Check the auger (always in the “off ” position) and adjust any cables. Make sure it starts. Before it snows, clear the pathways you intend to use. Snow can sometimes hide objects that might clog the chute of a snow blower, or cause damage to the machine or people nearby. Remove doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other

debris from the pathways you intend to clear. Use the right fuel. It’s important to have the proper fuel on hand, as filling stations may be closed if there is a power outage after a snowstorm. Store fuel properly and buy the type of fuel recommended by your equipment’s manufacturer. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10% ethanol content in outdoor power equipment. Handle fuel carefully. Use non-spill containers with spouts. Fill up the fuel tank outside before you start the engine and while the engine is cold. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine. Store fuel in a clean, dry, ventilated area, and never near a pilot light, stove, or heat source. Never smoke around fuel. Dress properly for the job. Wear adequate winter garments and footwear that can handle slippery surfaces. Put on safety glasses, and avoid loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Tie back long hair. Operate your snow blower in visible conditions. Never operate the

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Thank you for your donations to the Community Christmas Card. Money collected will go to purchase food for baskets that will be assembled and delivered by the Macon Women of Today. Julie Rudkin Ryan Rudkin Emily Rudkin Troy Rudkin Gary Roebuck Juanita Roebuck Kary Jennings Caiti Jennings Conner Jennings Kace Jennings Aubree Jennings Jean Roebuck Don Roebuck Mollie Missy Jim & Nel Shockley Rosie Shockley Dan & Becky Martin Abby Martin Charlie Thompson John & Jean Thompson In Memory of Arnold & Ina Shockley In Memory of Sam & Carrie Thompson In Memory of Rebecca (Shockley) Davis In Memory of Karen Moore In Memory of Ida Lee Mahurin In Memory of Shirley MacClellan In Memory of Zelpha Campbell In Memory of Wanda Cain In Memory of Carol Miller In Memory of Rambo Vincent Jean Carter In Memory of George W. Carter In Memory of Ernest G. Carter In Memory of Hazel M. Carter Ern Carter In Memory of Fran Carter Julie Kribble DeAnn Bailey Steven Bailry In Memory of Lola Hardin Mike Trumper Marlie Wilson Kerri Wilson Sharon Trumper Dorothy Lea In Loving Memory of Lawrence Lea Chuck Lea Kathy Johnson Glen Spotts Cheryl Spotts Jessica Spotts Jullia Williams John Willaims In Loving Memory of George & Mildred Miller In Loving Memory of Harold & Marilyn Isaacson Shane Miller Lauri Miller

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The Central Methodist University chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota will bring many CMU musicians together for a special concert on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the CMU campus. This much-anticipated annual event, to be held in Linn Memorial United Methodist Church in Fayette, is sponsored by

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In Memory of David and Ardith Downey Charles and April Watson Charley and Carolyn Watson “Grandma Jane” Boulton “Grandma Dolly” Snow In Memoery of Florence Ricker Freddie Ricker Sr. Freddie Ricker Jr. Cathy Ricker Jennifer Utter Eric Utter Frederick Ricker Christy Ricker Quinn Ricker Chloe Ricker Eric Chalgren Carol Chalgren Lousie DeLine Sherry Wiggans Ronnie Wiggans Ronnie Wiggans Rachel Wiggans John Wiggnas Hadley Wiggans Matt Wiggans Sarah Wiggans Elizabeth Wiggans Porter DeLine Carrie Golightly Andy Golightly Adelyn Golightly Chloe Golightly Michael Martin Dr. Jim DeLine Jim Webb Chris Ash Erika Pappanfaht Greg DeLine Kelly DeLine Aimee Briggs Larone Briggs Isiah Briggs Zavier Briggs Lanee Briggs Tom Taylor Betty Lunsford In Memory of Allan Lunsford Sherry Richardson Healther Richardson Larry Kunsford Jill Lunsford Trent Lunford Cara Lunsford Justin Sickler Amber Sickler Reece Sickler Tristen Sickler Marjorie Petre

graduate. This year, all proceeds will go to 2012 alumnae Summer Schroeder’s Northeast Randolph County R-IV (Cairo/ Jacksonville) music program. The ladies of Sigma Alpha Iowa will perform in whole and in smaller groups, as will a trombone quartet; the men of Phi Mu Alpha men’s music honorary, in whole and in smaller groups, including the Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Combo; and duets and

individuals. The program includes many familiar songs, like “Silent Night,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”; and some lesser-known works like “Ukranian Bell Carol,” “Footprints,” and “Three Carols for Flute.” Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu Alpha will join in the grand finale, “Auld Lang Syne.”

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Atlanta FFA Chapter Attend Barnwarming

Veterans Day with Atlanta FFA The Atlanta FFA Chapter celebrated Veteran’s Day with a school wide reading of veteran’s names. Flags were displayed with 347 individual names and recognized by FFA officers. Retired Gunnery Sergeant Ken Thomas of the

United States Marine Corps was the keynote speaker. After the ceremony, students and guest were invited to pick up the flags of their family and friends and veterans were served refreshments.

Atlanta FFA Officers conducting ceremonies.

The Atlanta FFA Chapter attended the Area III Barnwarming at the NEMO Fairgrounds on November 14th, 2014. Royalty candidates included Marty Halley and Christina Pennington. Members enjoyed a chilly country dance and mingled with 20 other FFA chapters from around the area. Pictured from left to right: Hope Walker, Molly Waddle, Matt Howlett, Zach Gray, Jordan Teter, Julie Smothers, Christina Pennington, Marty Halley, Kailin Dunham, and Danielle Welch.

The Atlanta FFA Chapter Degree Ceremony

The Atlanta FFA Chapter held an annual Degree Ceremony on November 20, 2014. Initiates received Chapter and Greenhand degrees.

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Greenhands show off their “green hands”

Chapter Degree Recipients Left to Right: Molly Waddle, Julie Smothers, Jordan Teter, Danielle Welch, Hope Walker, Derick Gardner, Zach Gray, and Matt Howlett.

Greenhand Degree Recipients Front Row, Left to Right: Ashtin Grigsby, Rachel Pickens, Eric Baker, Angel Schwieter, and Tyler Thurman. Back Row: Andy Watson, Aaron Bondy, Caleb Willis, and Dalton Rhoads.

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Bucklin City Council Meeting By Doris Noah Bucklin City Council met November 12th, 2014 at City Hall with the following persons present: Mayor Don Noah, Leighton Reid, Larry Daniels, Terry Epperly, John Wright, Lynn Shipley, Gary Anders, Sr., Robert Walters, Jim Kosman, Roger and Diana Head, Kim Harrison, Larry and Betty Mills, Connie Pate, Mary Jo Sappington, Evelyn Riley and Robert Cowherd. Mayor Noah called the meeting to order at 5:00 p m. Mayor Noah at this time asked for a moment of silence in honor of Councilman George Simmons who had passed away on November 5th, 2014. Motion to approve October minutes made seconded and carried. Motion to approve and pay bills made seconded and carried. Kim Harrison came before the council and asked when the council will fill George Simmons seat on the council. She also stated she would like to volunteer to fill the vacancy. Mayor Noah advised her that George had just passed away and that George was a very good alderman and a friend to him so he has not even given it any thought at this time. Larry Mills also stated he would be interested in the vacancy. Evelyn Riley asked about doing some work on the Missouri House of Representatives

STATE REPRESENTATIVE Tim Remole, 6th District

Capitol Report

ON GIVING THANKS The Pilgrims left Plymouth, England, on September 6, 1620. Their destination? The New World. Although filled with uncertainty and peril, it offered both civil and religious liberty. For over two months, the 102 passengers braved the harsh elements of a vast storm-tossed sea. Finally, with firm purpose and a reliance on Divine Providence, the cry of “Land!” was heard. Arriving in Massachusetts in late November, the Pilgrims sought a suitable landing place. On December 11, just before disembarking at Plymouth Rock, they signed the “Mayflower Compact”—America’s first document of civil government and the first to introduce self-government. After a prayer service, the Pilgrims began building hasty shelters. However, unprepared for the starvation and sickness of a harsh New England winter, nearly half died before spring. Yet, persevering in prayer, and assisted by helpful Indians, they reaped a bountiful harvest the following summer. The grateful Pilgrims then declared a three-day feast, starting on December 13, 1621, to thank God and to celebrate with their Indian friends. While this was not the first Thanksgiving in America (thanksgiving services were held in Virginia as early as 1607), it was America’s first Thanksgiving Festival. Pilgrim Edward Winslow described the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving in these words: “Our harvest being gotten in, our Governor sent four men on fowling [bird hunting] so that we might, after a special manner, rejoice together after we had gathered the fruit of our labors. The four of them, in one day, killed enough fowl to serve the company almost a week… Many of the Indians [came] amongst us and… their greatest King, Massasoit, with some ninety men, whom for three days we entertained and feasted; and they went out and killed five deer, which they brought… And although it be not always so plentiful as it was at this time with us, yet BY THE GOODNESS OF GOD WE ARE… FAR FROM WANT.” In 1789, following a proclamation issued by President George Washington, America celebrated its first Day of Thanksgiving to God under its new constitution. That same year, the Protestant Episcopal Church, of which President Washington was a member, announced that the first Thursday in November would become its regular day for giving thanks, “unless another day be appointed by the civil authorities.” Yet, despite these early national proclamations, official Thanksgiving observances usually occurred only at the State level. Much of the credit for the adoption of a later ANNUAL national Thanksgiving Day may be attributed to Mrs. Sarah Joseph Hale, the editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book. For thirty years, she promoted the idea of a national Thanksgiving Day, contacting President after President until President Abraham Lincoln responded in 1863 by setting aside the last Thursday of November as a national Day of Thanksgiving. Over the next seventy-five years, Presidents followed Lincoln’s precedent, annually declaring a national Thanksgiving Day. Then, in 1941, Congress permanently established the fourth Thursday of each November as a national holiday. Lincoln’s original 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation came—spiritually speaking—at a pivotal point in his life. During the first week of July of that year, the Battle of Gettysburg occurred, resulting in the loss of some 60,000 American lives. Four months later in November, Lincoln delivered his famous “Gettsysburg Address.” It was while Lincoln was walking among the thousands of graves there at Gettysburg that he committed his life to Christ. As he explained to a friend: When I left Springfield [to assume the Presidency], I asked the people to pray for me. I was not a Christian. When I buried my son, the severest trial of my life, I was not a Christian. But when I went to Gettysburg and saw the graves of thousands of our soldiers, I then and there consecrated myself to Christ. As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year, we hope they will retain the original gratefulness to God displayed by the Pilgrims and many other founding fathers, and remember that it is to those early and courageous Pilgrims that they owe not only the traditional Thanksgiving holiday but also the concepts of self-government, the “hard-work” ethic, self-reliant communities, and devout religious faith. From our family to yours we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and may GOD continue to bless you and yours. As always, it is an honor to serve you in the Missouri House. If you would like to discuss any issue, please call 573-751-6566. You can also email me at tim.remole@house.mo.gov . I look forward to hearing from you.

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cemetery roads. Council will look into this as they are aware the roads need work. Lynn Shipley advised the council that the Civic Club will not need the $122.00 for the tree in the cemetery. Robert Cowherd advised the council he had done some research on the fencing laws and found case law that the city did not need to repair fence at the city lake. The council asked Mr. Cowherd to write a letter to Jerry Main and advise him of this. The council received two bids on the repair of the city hall roof. Bid #1 came from Smith Home Repair for $4,106.38. Bid #2 came from Harrington Construction for $12,925.00. Motion was made to go with Smith Home Repair for $4,106.38. Motion seconded and carried. Motion to give sewer adjustments to Betty Shoemaker and Missouri Mike’s was made seconded and carried. Robert Walters advised the council he would be flushing hydrants in the next week or so. City Clerk Wright advised the council that the computer was down and should be fixed soon. Councilman Reid asked why the fire department did not have a gas card. City clerk told council the fire department hasn’t had one since he has been doing the clerk’s job and the council before felt for security reasons a card should not be left in the fire barn. After some discussion things were left as is. Councilman Reid also asked about fire reports being turned in. Clerk Wright advised he had not gotten any for the past week or two. Also any questions should be directed to the fire chief. Motion to adjourn at 6:10 made seconded and carried. Meeting adjourned. VOLUNTEER? The Civic Club executive team is updating the lists for their new year. They would welcome volunteers to help hang the American Flags along the Main Street for holidays and special occasions such as the homecoming parade and alumni Saturday. Please call club president Aleta Casady or vice president Debbie Reid if you are able and willing to help. The Civic Club also hosts the Citizen’s Appreciation Dinners, tend the flower barrels in town and have a couple of trash pickup days during the year. If you would like to be a part of improving our little spot of Linn County the group welcomes new members.

La Plata RII’s Student Council Blood Drive

La Plata RII’s Student Council will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the La Plata Christian Church, on Monday, December 8, 2014, from 1:30 - 6:00 P.M. The goal is thirty-three units. Blood donors are always needed during the winter months, especially around the holidays, so please be generous and give of your time to those in need.

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Young American Farmers Brim with Optimism By Bob Stallman Each year, the American Farm Bureau Federation surveys about 1,000 young farmers and ranchers from across the country. The 22nd annual survey found that 91 percent of young people in agriculture are more optimistic about farming than they were five years ago. An equal percentage say they expect to be lifelong farmers. Just as promising, 88 percent say they would like to see their children follow in their footsteps. That is reason for all of us to feel hopeful, because our nation will need new crops of farmers and ranchers to keep growing food for the world. Of course, we all lean toward a feeling of optimism when we are young and “invincible.” The possibilities seem endless; the threats, easily conquered. However, farmers, even young ones, see things a little differently. They are optimistic, but they are also pragmatic. They remain mindful of the challenges they face, such as the growing list of federal regulations that increase the cost and complexity of farming. Availability of labor, water and – especially for younger producers – land are also concerns. Even so, farmers and ranchers of all ages and types are dedicated to continuous improvement in everything they do. This includes striving to decrease our environmental footprint – the demonstrated ability to produce more food on the same number of acres with fewer inputs (labor, seeds, feed, fertilizer, etc.). Our farmers have made great strides in this area, using new tools and technology to get the job done, whether that means feeding the world, caring for the land or supporting communities in rural areas. In 2008, America’s farmers produced 262 percent more food with fewer inputs compared with 1950. U.S. farmland used for crops has declined by 70 million acres or 15 percent, since 1985. And it takes 40 percent less feed for a dairy cow to produce 100 pounds of milk today compared to 30 years ago. It’s clear that this optimistic new generation of young family farmers is well-positioned to contribute to feeding the world while caring for the earth.

Heartland Headlines by Kathy Nickerson We are counting our blessings this week at Heartland. And one of those blessings is the privilege to thank God publicly. So many of our friends live in nations where this would be impossible. If they tried to gather for a feast and say prayers of thanks, they would risk violence. Other friends live in nations where Christianity is still tolerated, but where poverty makes it impossible to have a feast. Many of those families are grateful for a bowl of rice. Having friends like these doesn’t make us stop eating turkey. We don’t feel guilty for what we have. But we do want to share all we can. That is why our missions team is already gearing up for several trips this year. They will go to places like India, Mexico, and the Native American reservations of South Dakota. As they go, they will share the gospel, our friendship, and whatever bounty we can pack up and send along. This week, we will thank God for friends like these who remind us to be grateful for our blessings.

Joe Koenen, Agri-Business Specialist

NEW RESOURCES IN OFFICES Several educational resources came into our offices in the last week or so. I will discuss them in more detail now. The Farmer’s Tax Guides have now arrived in our office and they are an even more critical resource this year. Publication 225 is provided at no cost by University of Missouri Extension and the IRS. Several major income tax changes have occurred this year that producers and landowners must be aware of. The biggest of these is how the IRS defines and had changed what is considered a repair. Repairs are now defined as anything that puts something back to the same condition it was in previously and does not prolong its useful life or change its use. It is very complex {example: a tractor engine overhaul would likely be considered to prolong its life and thus is capitalized and not a repair} and if you lump everything as repairs, you are liable for it being wrong and not your preparer. Other things have changed also. Pick one up at our office today. Remember we are holding an income tax update/LRP meeting on December 2nd in Milan if you can attend. Contact 265-4541 to register or for more information. Another popular resource that is in our office now is the 2014-15 Seedling Order Form from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Many varieties of tree

seedlings and shrubs are available at a very reasonable cost while supplies last. They will take orders until April 15. Finally, the 2014 Missouri Crop Performance Bulletin for Corn is available too. You can also go online at http:// agebb.missouri.edu/cropperf/index.htm to check out corn and soybeans both although the soybean one hasn’t arrived in print form yet. It’s a good way to determine which varieties did best under this year’s conditions. All of these are available at no cost! FARM BILL MTGS Don’t forget about the upcoming Farm Bill Education meetings. They will be held in: Macon on December 2nd (5:30 to 7:30 PM); Milan on December 17th (2 to 4 PM); Unionville on January 7th (5 to 7 PM) and Kahoka on January 15th. I hope you’ll plan to attend these or others in surrounding counties. For a complete list, contact your University of Missouri Extension Center or go to the web page at www.extension.missouri.edu/putnam. REMINDERS The Show-Me-Select Bred Heifer Sale will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 1:00PM at the Green City Livestock Auction. They are scheduled to sell 140 purebred and crossbred heifers in this sale. If you would like more information or a sale catalog, contact the Sullivan County Extension Office at 265-4541.

New Boston Notes New Boston Neighbors met on Tuesday, November 18 at the New Boston Christian Church with 13 arriving despite the bitter cold. Refreshments were provided by Debbie McCoy. The following plans were made for the December meeting will be held Tuesday, December 16 at 9:30-11:30am. Ladies attending may select to bring a brunch type dish to share, select to participate in the white elephant exchange and select to donate to assist a local family at Christmas in place of a gift exchange. For more information call Jo Smith, Colleen Liebhart or Terri Fitzgerald. All ladies of the New Boston area are invited to better know your neighbors and support the community. New Boston Christian Church will hold the annual soup and pie fundraiser lunch on Saturday, December 6 Mention this ad for a year's supply of batteries with the purchase of any hearing aid

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Clarence Chronicles

by Patty Truitt

It is my favorite time of year. Thanksgiving is tomorrow and it is the beginning of the Christmas season. Today I made pies, a cake and home made rolls for tomorrow. The turkey and ham are ready to go in the oven tomorrow morning. I can hardly wait for Laura and her family to get here. We will also have our new Grandson-inlaw, Aaron Magers who married Kaylee the 8th of this month. I can not wait for tomorrow. Last Thursday I took Cody to the vet in Shelbina for his shots. I asked to have his nails trimmed and the vet asked if I wanted some excess hair cut away from his feet. I have tried this several times with no luck. Well guess what? Cody was the perfect little boy and held his feet up for the Dr. He truly is just like a child. Saturday night when I got home from work I hurried and got ready and Granddaughter Bella Wood came up and we went back to Macon. We had supper at McDonald’s and then went to the movies. We saw Mockingjay, it is the new Hunger Games movie and it is great. We had a fun time and loved being out for the night. Bella stayed all night and Sunday morning we went to Church and stayed for the Thanksgiving Dinner. The church

served Turkey and all the trimmings and everyone brought a covered dish. The dinner was wonderful and we had a good time. Nothing quite like have grandchildren, I love all of mine. Tuesday I went to the Community Thanksgiving Service at the Clarence United Methodist Church. All of the Pastors from every church in town do the service and the Community Choir sing, the group includes singers from every church. It is a wonderful service and I saw lots of old friends, and had a very spiritual evening. An old friend Susan Bently came to me and told me how much she enjoys my article every week. She said it was always so up beat and I always mention God in this. Thank you so much Susan for your kind words, It made me feel so good. Well tomorrow is Thanksgiving and that is the start of the Christmas season. I am putting up the rest of my Christmas trees on the 3rd and 4th. After that if you want to stop by and see all the trees and the decorations, well stop by. I am praying all of you remember the reason for the season is Jesus. Praying all of you have a blessed week........Patty

Board Of Public Works Meeting The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Monday, November 17, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council’s chambers. Those in attendance were President Tim Watts, Vice President John Neer, Board Member J.D. King, Board Member Jerry Chezum, General Manager Stephanie Wilson, Assistant General Manager Scott Lucas, and Mayor Dale Bagley. President Tim Watts called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Vice President John Neer made a motion, seconded by Board Member Jerry Chezum, to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2014 meeting. The motion carried with four votes for and none against. Under new business, General Manager Stephanie Wilson presented a development contract for ELS & GLG Enterprises, LLC for reimbursement on water and natural gas service connections in the Heartland Professional Development based on current policy. Also under new business, based on engineering qualifi-

cations submitted Board Member J.D. King made a motion, seconded by Board Member Jerry Chezum, to select Benton & Associates Inc. based on qualifications to analyze the high service discharge pumps at the water treatment plant. The motion carried with four votes for and none against. Ms. Wilson also noted highlights from the financials for the month of October 2014 and all were in agreement to proceed with replacement of a gas-water-wastewater service truck in the 2014 budget. A 2015 Ford F550 will be purchased from Joe Machens with a service bed from Knapheide. Ms. Wilson then presented the 2015 Budget for Macon Municipal Utilities (MMU). After discussion of the main components, Vice President John Neer made a motion, seconded by Board Member J.D. King, to recommend to the City council of Macon, Missouri that the 2015 budget for MMU be approved as presented. The motion carried with four votes for and none against.

November Deer Harvest Up From Last Year Hunters checked 167,205 deer during the 11-day November portion of Missouri’s firearms deer season. Building on a strong opening weekend harvest, Missouri hunters went on to check a total of 167,205 deer during firearms deer season Nov. 15 through 25. The number exceeds last year’s harvest of 157,273. The Missouri Department of Conservation reports the top harvest counties were Howell, with 3,418 deer checked; Franklin, with 3,338 and Texas, with 3,170. This year’s harvest is 6-percent larger than last year’s figure and 10 percent below the previous 5-year average for the November portion of firearms deer season. When added to the previous, urban, and early youth portions of this year’s firearms deer season the November portion harvest brings the year-to-date total to 185,890. Twenty-five days of firearms deer hunting remain in the antlerless, alternative-methods and late youth portions of deer season. Archery deer season runs through Jan. 15. The white-tailed deer is Missouri’s most popular game species and one of the most prolific, with an estimated population of more than 1 million free-ranging deer statewide. Missouri has nearly 520,000

deer hunters and almost two million wildlife watchers who enjoy deer. Activities related to deer hunting and watching annually contribute $1 billion in economic activity to state and local economies, and support more than 12,000 Missouri jobs. Many Missouri meat processors, taxidermists, hotels, restaurants, sporting goods stores, and other businesses rely on deer hunting as a significant source of revenue. The Show-Me State’s white-tailed deer resource also helps feed needy Missourians through the Share the Harvest (STH) program. STH brings together thousands of deer hunters, more than 130 participating meat processors, the Conservation Department, the Conservation Federation of Missouri, and numerous supporting organizations to channel ground venison to tens of thousands of hungry Missouri families each year through donations to local food banks and food pantries. Since 1992, Missouri hunters have donated more than 3.1 million pounds of venison to the needy through STH. Thousands of private landowners manage their land for deer and deer hunting, and rely on deer and deer hunting to maintain property values.

Under Assistant General Manager Scott Lucas’ updates he noted run times for the Macon and Audrain Energy Centers. He also shared that electric distribution crews have been busy with the rerouting of the 12.5 5KV primary line at Samaritan Memorial Hospital to facilitate the helicopter pad relocation and also assisting with the solar farm construction project. Regarding underground facilities, crews have been doing concrete pours, annual completion of gas valve operations and reinstalling the fence at Cairo’s natural gas valve station. Distribution personnel are continuing to work on Operator Qualification training as required by Missouri Public Service Commission. Under Manager Roger Rector’s updates, he notes winterizing activities around the water treatment plant have been performed along with daily maintenance

and operations. For the wastewater treatment plant, the construction permit application has been submitted to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the sludge dewatering equipment. General Manager Stephanie Wilson and the MDNR have been working on customer utility rate structures to accommodate payment of the sludge dewatering debt service and operational costs. After approval of accounts payable and setting the next regular meeting for Monday, December 15, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., a motion was made by President Tim Watts, seconded by Vice President John Neer to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The motion carried with four votes for and none against.

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38. Cheese choice 40. Formerly known as 41. “C’___ la vie!” 43. “Absolutely!” 44. C.S.A. state 45. 200 milligrams 47. Character 51. O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ___” 53. Examines closely 55. “That hurt!” 56. Bad day for Caesar 57. Wet slapping sounds 59. Drone, e.g. 60. Dwarfed, ornamental tree 62. Capable of being reduced 64. Sequentially (2 wds) 65. Sour cherry trees 66. Holdings 67. Cuspids

36. Pale green-glazed Chinese porcelains 37. Substances used in chemical reactions 39. “What’s gotten ___ you?” 40. African country whose capital is Windhoek 42. Excursion 43. “Way to go!” 46. Burning 48. ___ Space Telescope 49. Feral feline 50. Expression of mild annoyance 52. Any Time 54. Gawk 58. “Let it stand” 61. “A jealous mistress”: Emerson 63. A pint, maybe

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Gifford Items

by Sharron Burns

Thanksgiving Day approaches this week. A time to remember our many good blessings—a home, a job, a church, schools, colleges, freedom to travel, freedom of expression and a good family to love us. The rain came down Sunday morning. We got 1 inch and more snow predicted to come. 1 inch of snow fell last Sunday and the windchill went down to a -2. Sunday the Gifford Christian Church congregation enjoyed the words of David Moore. He delivered a wonderful message on Thanksgiving and how we should realize our blessings and the great gift we can receive from God. The congregation held its Thanksgiving Dinner and Pastor Appreciation day for David. Attending and enjoying the fellowship and good food were Ashlee, Will, Donnetta, and David Moore, Debbie Newland, Kirby Bailey, Kolby Bailey, Kera Bingham, Kinder Bingham, Carol Moore, Danny Moore, Mike Wheeler, Loren Thomas, Mac Mc Ray, Chad, Amanda, Claire, Morgan and Shelby Belfield, Rich and Sharron Burns, Donna Gray, Kim and Leighton Shoop, Melissa Knight, Monte Mc Ray, Bill and Kris Noyes, Merlyn Amidei, Melanie Cook, Faith Cook and Kolby Cook. Richard and Sharron Burns enjoyed the Kirksville high School Production

of “Fiddler on the Roof ” Sunday. Also, attending were Sheryl and Donna Smithson, Eric and Stacy Moots and children, Peggy, Becky and Tom Mohan. A superb performance and wonderful talent—so good to see Barry and Lynae Mc Farland and sons, and the Pennington Family. Oklahoma Indians 4-H club enjoyed skating at Macon Roller Rink on Friday night. Richard and Sharron Burns enjoyed lunch with Amy Burns in Columbia Thursday. I was privileged to see Clara Straight the other day. She is busy getting ready for a spring art show in Kirksville. Also heard from her brother. Walter Strait in Columbia. He was checking on the Gifford community and who was left from the old days. The La Plata Community Fire Protection District held it November meeting Monday at La Plata Depot Inn. Present were James Repogle, Rich Burns, Danny Smithson, Ray Ivy, Steve Shipp, and Fire Chief, Bob Couch. Keith Skurla, Rich Salado and Will Moore have been deer hunting and visiting Rich and Sharron Burns this week. MaKenzie Beautte and Sharron Burns worked on 4-H minutes Saturday.

Local Bevier Boy Becomes Author Obadiah Dalrymple is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Scott Dalrymple of Bevier. Obie, as he is known, graduated from Bevier High School in 2002. He married his high school sweetheart, Danielle Britt, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Dale Britt of Callao, who graduated Macon High School in 2003. Obie served 4 yrs. in communications in the Air Force at Scott AFB in Illinois. He then spent several years working for the Air Force as a defense contractor. While doing so,

Obie worked on his Masters from Liberty University. After receiving his masters, he and his family moved to Kentucky where he is serving as a Youth Pastor. Publishing has been a goal of Obie’s for years. His book has been a long time in the making. And now it’s here. If you visit his website, obadiahjdalrymple.com/ books, you can find a discount code to use on CreateSpace. You can also watch a video trailer about the book.

Oklahoma Indians 4-H The Oklahoma Indians 4-H club met on November 5, 2014 at the Presbyterian Church at 6pm. The meeting was called to order by Tanner. The pledges were led by the club officers. Roll call was called by MaKenzie, 25 members were present. Secretary’s report was given by MaKenzie, they were approved. The treasurer’s report was given by Trista. Our club will be buying meat sticks to sell. We will be visiting the La Plata Nursing Home to sing Christmas carols on December 12 at 3:30pm The members of our club will be collecting items to send in a child’s Christmas box. All members and project leaders have to enroll online. There will be an officers training session at the First Baptist Church in Kirksville on November 15 at 10 am for anyone who would like to attend. We have signed a thank you card to send to the Jackson family for letting us go to the corn maze. We will be going skating on November 21 at the Macon Skate Center at 6:30 pm.

We will participating in the Christmas in the Park and will be decorating an area in the park. WE will be ringing bells on December 5th and 6th at CNR. We collected 305 for United Way. Sharron gave the NEMO Fair Report. We signed letters to send to the local service men and women. 4-H Recognition Night will be held on January 17 at the Kirksville Middle School at 6 pm. They are having a carry in dinner; you need to bring a side dish if attending. Birthdays this month were Tucker, Angel, Jason, Brooklynn, Kady, Travis, Dayton, Ben, Elaine, Elizabeth, Kirk, Sarah, Matthew, Heidi, Skylar, Tanner, Trista, Ameal, Amos, Avery, Madison, Addy, Kohyn, and Molly. Leaders present were Jennifer, LeAnna, Julie, Jill, Allan, Nikisha, Brenda, Sonya, Kelli, Christy, and Sharron. Guests present were Lathe, Anna, Dustin, Cayden, and Evan. The next meeting will be held on December 3rd at 6 pm.

Law Enforcement Says, “Going Out Tonight? So Are We.” As motorists plan their festive holiday gatherings between Thanksgiving and New Year, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind them that substance-impaired driving can be a lethal combination. The consequences are fines, jail time or even death. There were 41 people killed and 242 seriously injured in Missouri traffic crashes between December 13, 2013 and January 1, 2014. Four of the fatalities and 32 of the serious injuries involved a substance-impaired driver. To help make Missouri’s roadways safer, statewide law enforcement is on the lookout for impaired drivers, with targeted enforcement efforts Dec. 12, 2014 to Jan. 1, 2015. “Heavy traffic coupled with Missouri weather is enough to contend with, without adding alcohol or drugs to the mix,” says Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. “Substance-impaired driving will not be tolerated.” Statewide all law enforcement agencies will be out in full force, and if you choose

to drive impaired, you will be arrested. There are no excuses to drive impaired. Please consider the following tips: ·Don’t risk it – if you plan to drive, don’t consume alcohol or drugs. ·Choose a designated driver before partying. A designated driver is someone who consumes NO alcohol or drugs at all. ·Take mass transit, a taxicab or ask a friend to drive you home. ·Report impaired drivers to law enforcement. ·Always wear your safety belt – it’s your best defense against an impaired driver in a traffic crash. To learn more, visit savemolives.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter at Save MO Lives, #DriveSoberMO.

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Annual Machinery Consignment Auction Saturday December 13th 2014 10:00 AM Macon, MO

Never buy on impulse. You may live to regret it. Before heading to an auction, do your homework on the piece or pieces that you like. If you decide to bid on an item or items, make sure that you know what the conditions of the sale is. To prevent getting carried away in the excitement of the auction process, set your highest price and stick to it unless you really love the item. Tamara Wilhoit

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Directions: From Hwy 63 and the junction of Hwy 36 in Macon, MO. Go north on Hwy 63 1.5 miles to auction. Located on the west side of Hwy 63. Watch for signs day of auction. Boat: 1992 Renken 23’ deck boat w/ Mercruiser inboard engine Tractors/Trailers: 2005 TS115A New Holland 4wd, 16x16 PWR shift, 3000 hrs. excellent rubber and 340 Westendorf loader bucket (bale spike will be sold separate) very nice tractor, Allis Chalmers D-17 gas tractor 3pt good tires, good paint, straight tractor, 2003 Champion 20’ gooseneck livestock trailer w/ rubber mats new tires very clean trailer, Very Nice May brand 20’ gooseneck trailer w/5’ metal platform dovetail, tandem 7000lbs axles and new tires, 2 horse bumper hitch trailer, boat trailer, lawn mower trailer, 16’ heavy duty gooseneck low profile trailer w/new floor nice solid trailer, Implements: Leaphart 3pt bale unroller, Bush hog 2615L 15’ bat wing brush hog, 5’ 3pt blade, 10’ wheel disc, 350 JD sickle mower, older 3pt brush hog, Allis Chalmers 3pt 5’ brush hog, misc. bale spikes, bolt on bale spikes, JD 3 bottom plow, JD X720 riding lawn mower, Livestock Equipment: Calf pullers, metal feed bunks, mineral feeders, hay rings, hedge post, hog huts, hog feeder, large tire water tanks, elect fence wire and supplies, Gallagher 5-17 solar fencer, Gallagher M-800 elect. Fencer, insulated calf warming box, Homemade calf catcher for front end loader, woven wire, barb wire, misc. Fence post, Tools/Misc: Diamond tread truck box, Black Max 27 gal air compressor, Century 220 amp batt charger, Lincoln 225 arc welder, 3 ton floor jack , Snap- on creeper, heavy duty bench vise and grinder, cutting torch outfit, misc. long handled tools, angel grinders, wrenches, sockets, drill bits, several chain binders, many ratchet straps, Dayton bench grinder, grease guns, log tongs, log chains, Cub Cadet rear tine tiller like new, like new 12” DeWalt combo miter saw, Selling Order: We will start on tools and smalls if we are not done selling tools by 12:00 We will split into two rings. One ring will sell tools and the other will sell Equipment. This is only a partial list as things are getting consigned daily. We will update website as items arrive. Visit www.scottysauctionservice.com for full listing & pictures!

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Bits From Bucklin SURE I AM GRATEFUL Just for fun I asked the first 10 people I saw on the day before Thanksgiving this question, “tell me something you are thankful for excluding family, health or friends.” Here are the ten answers: my 4-wheel drive truck, fleece pants, TV, music, good food and conversation, a good book, the Grand Jury verdict clearing Officer Wilson, a successful deer season, our new snow blower, my cat Tommy. Hope your Thanksgiving is or was one of the best ever. DATES TO MARK FOR SURE December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day December 7th, the CWF ladies of the Bucklin Christian Church have their annual Soup and Pie Dinner at the church following morning worship. You are welcome to come and enjoy a soup dinner with homemade pies for dessert. Free will donations are accepted. The pie auction following the dinner proves to be a source of entertainment. December 10th, City Council meets at 5:00 p m in City Hall. The public is welcome. December 11th, Civic Club hosts the Citizen’s Appreciation Dinner in the Community Building in the park. They will serve from 11:30 until 12:30 with drawing for the door prizes atnoon. There is never any charge expected or accepted. All are welcome to come and enjoy the meal with your friends and neighbors. December 13th, Bucklin Community Association serves the annual Christmas Supper for all. The BCA furnishes the meat, bread, main dishes and drink. There is no charge. This is an annual event for everyone to celebrate Christmas with drawing for cash prizes and a short program after supper. You are asked to bring a covered dish and your own table service. (If you forget your plate and fork there is always someone who has brought extra).

by Doris Noah

December 20th, American Legion men serve a full breakfast. Come and enjoy a great meal and let the men do the dishes. They serve from about 7:00 a m until the gravy is gone. There is a jar at the door for donations if you care to donate to help with the maintenance of the building. December 21st,The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Post #57 at the Legion Hall at 6:00 p m. December 24th, the Christian Church sanctuary is open from 5:00 p m until 8:00 p m for a time of private communion and meditation. Come and go as you wish. December 25th, Love came to earth in the form of a Special Baby. Let’s celebrate this gift with the Love that sent it. OUCH Sunday morning December 21st, Janie Hosford fell at the foot of the steps at the Coen Hotel and suffered a broken leg. Janie is a patient at Boone Hospital as this is being written (November 26th,) having already undergone surgery. Shirley Padgett fell at the school while attending a ball game and was taken by ambulance for treatment. BALONEY I am told it is not proper to wish a friend or passerby a MERRY CHRISTMAS. Well, that is just baloney. When a clerk says to me, “Happy holiday ma’am”, I will respond, “Thank you and a Blessed Merry Christmas to you.” We don’t have a holiday tree at our house. Our tree is old and really needs to be replaced (I just cannot do it) but it is a CHRISTMAS TREE. HAPPY HOLIDAY instead of MERRY CHRISTMAS indeed. Folks, that is just baloney. Do you have an item for the Bits From Bucklin? If you do please call 660 6953600, email dnoah112@gmail.com or feel free to come by our house with your news any time. Every item is welcome and just what it takes to make our news newsy.

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by Verna Buck

Alma Baker, Cora Voyles and Verna Buck assisted with Bingo and La Plata Nursing Home Fri Afternoon Nov 14th. Verna also visited Marteena Gunnells. Ray Kirkpatrick of RV Jack and Betty Gettle, Norm Crofford, and Lynn Mason of Ethel Dean and Barbara Green of Gibbs joined Red Roberts for music mon eve Nov 17th at La Plata Nursing home. Glen and Sherry Pippin also visited and Sherry visited Marge Hendren while there. Barbara Buck spent Nov 15th and 16th in Omaha NE visiting her sister Jena Carnley and Family. Sunday dinner guests of Verna Buck were SOMEONE buck and Eva, Eddie Buck and Barb Englehard. Mike Buck was afternoon visitor. The American Legion and Auxiliary of La Plata Post 282 met Tues eve and 6pm and Legion Hall for Reg meeting. Comander David Johnson called meeting to order Prayer was given by Tom Mitten followed by Pledge to Flag and Preamble in Unison. Each unit held separate meetings with Pres. Alma Baker presiding over Auxiliary. Roll call was answered by

6 ladies. Minutes of last meeting read by sec. Verna Buck. Old Business the Nursing home Birthday party was taken care of last month those helping us were Mary Slawson Debie Becker, Leland Collins, Verna and Alma. New Business several Thanksgiving notes were signed for nursing home members and shut ins along with Christmas Cards. Discussion on Christmas Gifts for Nursing Home members. Motion made and 2cd to Donate 20 to McLorn House in place of Decorating Christmas tree. Dues paid by Mary Plumlee and Debie Jones. And application for new member Jeannie Beyer received. Next meeting will be Dec 16th. In place of Gift exchange bring food for food bank. And finger foods for refreshments meeting adjourned. Wanda sedarwall was winnder of 50/50 also present were David Johnson, Gerald Brokaw and friend, Tom mitten, jerry thomas, Bob and Alma Baker, Charlie Thompson, J.S. Kjeveland, Mary Plumlee, Verna Buck and Jeannie Beyer. And Margaret Kincaid.

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by Pam Burris

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Elmer Baptist Church Wednesday night services have change their time and next time they meet is December 3 at 4 p.m. for discipleship training and prayer meeting. Second Wednesday of the month is fellowship soup supper and business meeting and it has change

to 6 p.m. All other Wednesday nights will be at 4 p.m. until further notice. Shawn Burris of Moberly spent deer season with his parents, Dean and Pam Burris and went home Sunday, November 23. Zachary Kimbrough of Moberly spent the last two weekends with his grandparents, Dean and Pam Burris to deer hunt. Elmer Baptist Church had 19 in Sunday School Sunday and 16 for worship. Elmer Baptist Church will hold their Mission Study on Sunday, NoJoe Machens Automotive Group vember 30 with a carryProudly Introduces in meal at noon. It will be their foreign mission study and the last one for 2014. Elmer Baptist Church will hold their Christmas program on Sunday, December 21 at 11 a.m. and a carry-in meal to follow at noon. Myrna Brumbach and Levi Herington of Bucklin were visitors in the Burris home on Saturday, November 15. With over 3,000 vehicles to choose from, Scott invites his friends and customers from the Macon area to visit him and take a test drive today at Joe Machens Automotive Group.

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Holiday Survival Tips to Help Coping with Grief Holiday cheer and merrymaking may be everywhere this time of year, but for thousands grieving the loss of a loved one, the holiday season can be an emotional minefield. And there’s no road map for easy navigation. Coping with grief over the death of a loved one during the holidays can be difficult. Memories of holiday traditions shared with a loved one who died may be painful. Somehow, mourners must navigate an emotional roller coaster ride during the holidays that can be bittersweet with nostalgia and happy memories, and also feel painfully cruel and isolating. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a national nonprofit organization offering comfort and care to families of our fallen military troops, offers the following tips to help anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one during the holiday season. Take charge of your holiday season. Anticipating the holiday, especially if it’s the first one without a cherished family member, can be worse than the actual holiday. Take charge of your holiday plans, and map out how you will spend your time. This can help relieve anxiety. Make plans. Plan to spend the holidays where you feel nurtured, emotionally safe, and comfortable. Having a plan will help you navigate the holiday season and its activities. But remember to plan for flexibility, as you may not know how your emotions will respond, especially if it is your first or second holiday season after the death of a loved one. Find sustenance for the soul. Your church, synagogue, mosque or other faith community may offer services, resources, and support networks for the bereaved. You may want to look for a support group for people who are grieving and have suffered a similar loss. Families who have lost a loved one serving in the military may find comfort by connecting with other survivors through the TAPS online community, peer support groups, peer mentoring or care groups. Don’t be afraid to change your holiday traditions. Some traditions may be a comfort, while others can cause pain. Consider which traditions to keep, and which ones to forego this year. Do not feel like you have to do something because you have always done it that way. Include your lost loved one in giftgiving. Give a gift on behalf of your loved

one to someone else. Consider making a donation to a charity in memory of your loved one. Create a tribute. Light a candle, display a favorite photograph, or set a place at the dinner table to represent the missing loved one. Consider writing a letter to your loved one about the holidays and your special memories with that person. Be gentle with yourself. Realize that familiar traditions, sights, smells and even tastes, may be comforting, or may jolt your emotions. This is the time of year when you need to be careful with your emotions and listen to yourself. Attend holiday functions if you can. Consider attending holiday parties and events, especially if you’ll be able to spend time with supportive family members and friends. Make an escape plan in case the event is more than you can handle. If you think a holiday gathering might be more than you can bear, it is ok to stay home. Don’t pretend you haven’t experienced a loss. Imagining that nothing has happened does not make the pain of losing a loved one go away, nor does it make the holidays easier to endure. Even though holiday memories may be painful, they can be comforting. It is ok to talk with others about what you have lost and what the holidays mean to you. Pay attention to your health. It’s often difficult for people who have experienced a recent loss to sleep. Make sure you get regular rest and drink lots of water. Do not over-indulge in sweets or alcohol. If you feel overwhelmed, talk with your medical care provider. Take stock of both joy and sadness. Give yourself permission to feel joy as well as sadness. Don’t feel like you have to “be a certain way” because of your loss, or because it is the holidays. Just be yourself. Express your feelings. Bottling up your feelings may add to distress, not lessen it. To express your feelings, use your creativity to write a poem, talk with a supportive friend, create a painting, or pen a journal entry. Share your holiday season with someone else. There are many lonely people who might like to experience the holiday season alongside someone else. Consider volunteering with a local charity or soup kitchen, inviting a neighbor for a special holiday meal or including others

Local Author Publishes “History of Wayne County, Missouri” Local author-historian, Robert H. Forister, has recently published, “History of Wayne County, MO” which although a general history of his native county, combines with personal memories of his childhood there in the 1930s and 1940s. This is the fourth in a series of county histories published by Forister which include: “Stoddard County History”; “Bloomfield, Missouri—Highland in the Swamps”; and “Complete History of Butler County”, all of which are still in print and available for sale. This latest publication is an 8 ½ by 11 inch soft bound book of 475 pages printed by Benchmark Graphics and Printing, LLC in Jackson, MO. Included are a complete index, seven sections of appendix and 213 charts, photos and maps, many of which are in color, including several hand-made typographic maps which detail relief and political features dating from the 1930s. In addition to his own memories that lend a personal flair of authenticity to his writing, Forister has spent many years of research on Wayne County history that includes interviews with many elderly Wayne countians. His ancestors, both maternal and fraternal, came to Wayne County in the 1830s, 1840s and 1850s when the area was a wilderness. He lived on his grandmother Delia Cozort’s farm near the village of Kime from 1938 to 1942, walking the same three-mile route to the “Center Ridge” country school that his parents and grandparents had attended and which was organized in 1887 by his great grandfather David Cozort and his neighbors. His great grandfather, David Cozort purchased the family farm near Kime in 1885, served as county judge in 1906 and was postmaster and country store proprietor there from 1907 until his

death in 1934. Over the past fifty years plus Forister has researched the histories of most of the families who lived in the eastern half of Wayne County from primary sources including interviews with family elders who generously shared old family photos with him. Mr. Forister graduated from the eighth grade at Center Ridge School in 1947 at the age of twelve while living with his parents, Otho U. and Nellie (Cozort) Forister. He attended high school in Cape Girardeau and Illmo-Fornfelt (Scott City) and received degrees from the college in Cape and from Missouri University with additional post-grad work there. He and his wife, Joan, both of whom are retired school teachers, have lived in Bloomfield, MO for the past fifty years. “History of Wayne County, Missouri and Memories of my Childhood There” is a must read for anyone with strong Wayne County ties or who just enjoys a good story. The latter part of the book is a more in-depth focus on the area encompassed by Greenville, Lowndes, Shook, Chaonia and the St. Francis River. “History of Wayne County, MO” as well as Forister’s other publications are available for sale at Hastings book and music store in Poplar Bluff, the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield and the office of the Wayne County Journal Banner in Piedmont.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION I

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Eno Investments, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Betty Cress, now deceased, and the Estate of Wendell L. Cress, and John Doe and Jane Doe, all persons unknown, their unknown heirs, devisees,) grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, legatees, administrators, executors, guardians, mortgagees, trustees, legal representatives, and all other persons, corporations, or successors claiming by, through or under them, Defendants. Case No. 14MA-CC00037 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Defendants Betty Cress, now deceased, and the Estate of Wendell L. Cress; and John Doe and Jane Doe, all persons unknown, they believe that there are unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, legatees, administrators, executors, guardians, mortgagees, trustees, and legal representatives who are interested in the subject matter and other persons, corporations, or successors who claim by, through, or under defendants, addresses unknown. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Macon, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is Quite Title Action; and which affects the following described property: All of the East Half of Lot 12, and the West 30 feet of Lot 13, all in Block 134 in County Addition to the City of Macon, Macon County, Missouri. The names of all parties to said action are Eno Investments, LLC, a Missouri Limited Liability Company in Good Standing. and as stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff is R. Timothy Bickhaus, 109 N. Missouri St., POB 451, Macon, Missouri 63552. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the date of first publication of notice which occurred on 19th day of November, 2014, judgment by default will be rendered against you. It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to the law in The Macon County Home Press a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Macon, State of Missouri. A true copy from the record. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 13th day of November 2014. /s/ Kimberly March, Circuit Clerk Publication Dates: 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 2014

LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: Marjorie Stow, Disabled.

Estate No. 14MA-PR00082 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE STOW, a disabled person: On November 12, 2014, Lois Noland was appointed Conservator of the Estate of Marjorie Stow, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of the State of Missouri, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The business address and telephone of the Conservator are: 101 E. Washington Street, Ste. E, Macon, MO 63552; 660-385-6173. All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. Date of first publication is: November 26, 2014. (Seal) Denice Ziebarth, Probate Clerk Publication Dates: November 26 and December 3, 10, 17, 2014

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The 41st Judicial Circuit is seeking candidates to fill a position of a Juvenile Officer II. The position requires an individual who would be vested with the statutory authority of a juvenile court officer to take charge of children who come within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. Additionally this individual would be a licensed attorney with the State of Missouri. A starting salary of $35,000 to $40,000 is negotiable. All interested applicants need to provide a resume to 101 E. Washington, Suite F, Macon, Missouri by close of business December 12, 2014. The 41st Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD FILING The Callao C-8 School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 7, 2015, election. Persons interested may file at the school office located at 403 Pine Street, Callao, MO. There are two (2) positions available with threeyear terms. Candidates shall declare their intent to become a candidate, in person and in writing, to Rachel Jackson, Secretary to the Administrator. The names of qualified candidates shall be placed on the ballot in order of filing. Candidates must comply with laws concerning eligibility.

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All taxes must be in our office by December 31st. If mailed, they must be postmarked December 31st or earlier. After December 31st, a penalty is applied to all taxes! **(Please check with your local post office for their postmark deadline)** We do provide an after hours collection box which is located in the Sheriff’s office. The Collector’s Office will resume regular hours on Friday, January 2, 2015

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SENIOR HOUSING – Macon Senior Housing Inc. has 1-bedroom apartments available for rent to eligible tenants. Utilities paid. Laundry facilities. Refrigerator and range provided. Maintenance provided. Call Sue Conover 660-395-7097 or 660415-7287 or Karen Murr 660-385-2960 for more information. This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. (TFN)

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: CNA positions available now. Contact JoLyn Totten, RN/DON, Clarence Care Center, 111 East St., Clarence, MO 63437, Phone 660-6992118. EOE.

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SCHOOL BOARD OPENING The Macon County R-IV School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position of the School Board in the April 7, 2015 election. Persons interested may file at the school’s main office located at 501 South Main Street, New Cambria, MO. Qualified applicants for the Board may file for designated vacancies during regular business hours Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4pm beginning December 16th. Filing will end at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. There are two (2) positions available with three-year terms. Candidates shall declare their intent to become a candidate, in person and in writing, to Julie Kelley, Secretary to the Superintendent. The names of qualified candidates shall be placed on the ballot in order of filing. Candidates must be a citizen of the United State, a resident taxpayer of the Macon Co. R-4 School District, a resident in the State one year immediately prior to election date, and must be at least 24 years of age. All newly elected board members are required to complete 16 hours or orientation and training within the first 12 months of service. Your Macon County Paper. Stories and People You Care About.

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The office will be closed for Christmas ember 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. 20, 2015. The office will be closed for Christmas December 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. Ambulance will be accepted at the Macon County Day January 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until Directors of the Bevier Fire Protection District will Day January 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 19th. Office 1st, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 19th. Office #1 and one (1) District #4 for the Macon County Filings for one (1) six year term for Board of Holiday December 24th & 25th, New Year’s he office will be closed for Christmas Holiday Holiday December 24th & 25th, New Year’s The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday Clerk’s office atand 101 East Washington Street, Stebe noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be King be accepted atFire the Macon County Clerk’s office at noon 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Hours will urs are 8:30 until and 1:00 p.m. until hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1:00 until Ambulance willand be1st, accepted at the Macon County ectors of thea.m. Protection District willp.m. Holiday January Martin Luther King Jr. ember 24th &Bevier 25th, New Year’s Holiday January Holiday January 1st, and Martin Luther Jr.B, December 24th &noon 25th, New Year’s Holiday January Macon, from December 16, 2014 through January extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. 101 East Washington Street Suite B, Macon, from extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. p.m. Hours will be extended until 5:00 p.m. on 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until 5:00 p.m. on Clerk’s office at 101 East Washington Street, Ste B, accepted at the Macon County Clerk’s office at Day January Office arehours 8:30 a.m. untila.m. until Martin Jr. Day Office Day 19th. January 19th.hours Office are 8:30 1st,Luther MartinKing, Luther King,January Jr. Day 19th. January 19th. Office 20, 2015. office will be closed for Christmas December 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 20th. January Macon, from December 16, 2014 through January 1 East Washington Street Suite B,20th. Macon, from noon and 1:00 p.m.The until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be urs are 8:30 a.m. until noon andnoon 1:00 p.m.1:00 until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Hours will Love be Lake Home Circle Club met November 20, 2014 hours areJanuary 8:30 a.m. until and p.m. 2015. until Holiday December 24th & 25th, New Year’s Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk 20, 2015. The office will be closed for Christmas ember 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. p.m.4:00 Hours will be extended until 5:00 p.m. on extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 20th.at the home of Becky Mohan. A carry in Thanksgiving p.m. Hours will be extended until 5:00 p.m. on Holiday January and Martin Luther King Jr. December 24th & 25th, New20th. Year’s Holiday Shirley Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County ClerkJanuary Holiday December 24th1st, & 25th, New Year’s he office willSims, beJanuary closed for Christmas Holiday 20th. January meal was enjoyed. Members in attendance were Enid Day January 19th. Office hours are 1st,24th Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 19th. Office Holiday January 1st, and Martin Luther King Jr. a.m. until ember & 25th, New Year’s Holiday January Shirley Macon Shirley Sims, Macon Clerk County8:30 Clerk 2x2.7Sims, $272x2.7 $27 County Linda Moots, Nancy Belfield, Jackie Eitel, Becky noon andOffice 1:00 p.m. until be hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1:00 p.m. until Day January 19th. hours are4:00 8:30p.m. a.m.Hours until willMoots, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 19th. Office 2x2.7 $27 Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk 2x2.7 $27 Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Mohan, Pam Jensen and Donna Smithson. extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. 4:00 p.m. Hours beand extended until 5:00 p.m. on noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be urs are 8:30 a.m. untilwill noon 1:00 p.m. until Club members will eat at 11:30 am at the 54 Diner in 2x2.7 $27 2x2.7 $27 January 20th. extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. p.m.2x2.7 Hours be extended until 5:00 p.m. on $27will 2x2.7 $27 Macon for the December 18th meeting. Plans were Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk January 20th. made for the La Plata Nursing Home December birthday Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk party. Jackie will get the prizes for bingo and Becky will Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF 2x2.7NOTICE $27FILING OF FILING purchase birthday gifts for the residents with December 2x2.7 $27 Macon County Health Macon CountyDepartment Health Department HospitalHospital Samaritan 2x2.7Samaritan $27 birthdays. Angel food cake will be served. 2x2.7 $27 NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING A schedule of hostesses was decided for the 2015 year. NOTICE OF FILING ngs for three (3)three four year terms forterms Boardfor ofBoard of Filings for (3) four year Filings for one (1) year termyear for term Hospital Filings forfive one (1) five for Hospital Macon County Health Department Samaritan Hospital Macon County Health Department Dues remain at $2.00. Samaritan Hospital tees Trustees of the Macon of theCounty MaconHealth CountyDepartment Health Department Trustee will be accepted at the Macon Trustee will be accepted at theCounty Macon County be accepted at the Macon County Clerk’s will be accepted at the Macon County Clerk’s office Clerk’s at office 101 East Washington Clerk’s at year 101 East Washington Street, Ste ngs forFilings threefor (3) three four year terms forterms Boardoffice of Board Filingsoffice forFilings one (1) termyear for Street, Hospital (3) four year for of forfive one (1) five term forSte Hospital NOTICE OF FILING 01 East Washington Street, Ste. B, Macon, from at 101 East Washington Street, Ste. B, Macon, from NOTICE OF FILING B, Macon, from December 16th, 2014 through B, Macon, from December 16th, 2014 through tees of the Macon County Health Department Trustee will be accepted at the Macon Trustees of the Macon County Health Department Trustee will be accepted at theCounty Macon County County Health Department ember 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. December 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. Samaritan Hospital NOTICE OF FILING January 20th, 2015. The office willWashington beStreet, closed for January 20th, 2015. The office will be closedSte for NOTICE OF FILING be accepted at the Macon County office Clerk’s office at 101 East Washington Ste will be Macon accepted at the MaconClerk’s County Clerk’s office Clerk’s office at 101 East Street, he will be closed Christmas Holiday office will befor closed for Christmas Holiday Macon County Health Department Christmas Holiday December 24th, 25th, New Christmas Holiday December 24th, 25th, New Samaritan Hospital 01 office East Washington Street, Ste. B, Macon, B, Macon,B, from December 16th, 2014 through atThe 101 East Washington Street, Ste. B,from Macon, from Macon, from December 16th, 2014 through Filings forand three (3) four yearNew terms for20th, Board of ecember 24th 25th, New Year’s Holiday December 24th and 25th, Year’s Holiday Filings for The one (1) year term Hospital Year’s Holiday January 1st, andfive Martin King Year’s Holiday January 1st, and Martin Luther ember 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. January 20th, 2015. office will beLuther closed for December 16th, 2014 through January 2015. January 20th, 2015. The office willfor be closedKing for Trustees of the Macon County Health Department uary 1st and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January January 1st and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January Trustee will be accepted at the Macon County ngs for three (3) four year terms for Board of Jr. Day January 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. Jr. Day January 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. Filings for one (1) five year term for Hospital he office will be closed for Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday December 24th, 25th, New The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday December 24th, 25th, New will be24th accepted at and the Macon County Clerk’s office th. hours are24th 8:30 a.m. until noon, 1:00 Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon, 1:00 Clerk’s office at1:00 101 East Washington Street, teesOffice of19th. the Macon County Health Department until noon andnoon 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Hours will until and until 4:00 p.m. HoursSte will Trustee will be accepted atp.m. the Macon County ecember and 25th, New Year’s Holiday Year’s Holiday January 1st, and Martin King December 25th, New Year’s Holiday Year’s Holiday January 1st, andLuther Martin Luther King at 101 East Washington Street, Ste. B, Macon, from m. until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until B,beDay Macon, from December 16th, 2014 through be accepted at Macon extended 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. Clerk’s office atuntil 101 East Washington Street, Ste8:30 uary 1st and Martin Luther King Jr. Clerk’s Day Jr.beDay January 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. January 1stthe and MartinCounty Luther KingJanuary Jr.office Day January Jr. January 19th. Office hours are a.m. December 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 1:00 2015. 5:00 p.m. on January 20th .noon, 5:00 p.m. on January 20th .noon, January 20th, Theuntil office willp.m. bewill closed 01 East Washington Street, Ste. B, a.m. Macon, from B, Macon, from December 2014 through th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 until noon and 1:00 p.m.2015. until16th, 4:00 p.m.4:00 Hours 19th. Office hours are 8:30 until until noon and 1:00 p.m. Hoursfor will The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday December 24th, 25th, New ember 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk January 20th, 2015. The office will be closed for m. untilp.m. 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until be extended until 5:00until p.m.5:00 on January until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until be extended p.m. on 20th. January 20th. December 24th and 25th, New Year’s Shirley Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Year’s Holiday January 1st, and Martin he office willSims, be closed for Christmas Christmas Holiday December 24th, 25th, NewLuther King 5:00 p.m. on January 20th . Holiday 5:00 p.m. on January 20th . Holiday January 1st and Martin Luther King Jr. Jr. Day January 19th. OfficeClerk hours 8:30 a.m. ecember 24th and 25th, New Year’s HolidayDay January Year’s Holiday January 1st, and Martin Lutherare King 2x5 $25 Shirley Sims, Macon County 2x5 $25 Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon, 1:00 until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. uaryShirley 1st and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 2x2.7 Sims, $27 Jr. Day January 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. Hours will 2x2.7 $27 County Macon Shirley Sims, Macon Clerk County Clerk p.m. hours until 4:00 p.m. a.m. Hours willnoon, be extended until be$25 extended January th. Office are 8:30 until 1:00 until noon and 1:00 p.m. until until 5:00 4:00 p.m. p.m. on Hours will 20th. 2x5 2x5 $25 5:00 p.m. onbeJanuary 20th . m. until2x2.7 4:00 $27 p.m. Hours will extended until be extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. 2x2.7 $27 Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk 5:00 p.m. on January 20th . NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Hudson Special Road District La Plata Special Road District Hudson Special Road District La Plata Special Road District Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk 2x5 $25 NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING 2x2.7 OF $27FILING $25 lings for one (1) three year term for term Hudson Filings2x5 for one (1) three year term for term LaDistrict Plata Filings for one (1) three year for Hudson Filings for one (1) three year for La Plata Hudson Special Road District La Plata Special Road District Hudson Special Road District La Plata Special Road 2x2.7 $27 Special Road District will be will be Special Road District will be will be Special RoadCommissioner District Commissioner Special RoadCommissioner District Commissioner cepted atone the(1) Macon Clerk’s office atHudson accepted atone the(1) Macon Clerk’s office atLa accepted theCounty Macon County Clerk’s office at accepted theCounty Macon County Clerk’s office at lings for three year term for term Hudson Filings for three year term for term La Plata Filings forat one (1) three year for Filings forat one (1) three year for Plata NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING 1 East 101 Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, from 101 East Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, from East Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, from 101 East Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, from Special Road District Commissioner will be Special Road District Commissioner will be Special Road District Commissioner will be Special Road District Commissioner will be Hudson Special Road District La16th, Special Road District ember 16th, 2014 January 20th, 2015. December 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. December 16th, 2014 through January December 2014 through January NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF FILING cepted at the Macon County Clerk’s office at20th, accepted at the Macon County Clerk’s office at20th, accepted atthrough the Macon County Clerk’s office2015. at accepted atPlata the Macon County Clerk’s office2015. at he office will be closed for Christmas Holiday The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday Hudson Special Road District La Plata Special Road District 1 East 101 Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, 101 East 101 Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, East Washington Street, Ste B,from Macon, from East Washington Street, Ste B,from Macon, from Filings for one (1)25th three year term for 20th, Hudson Filings for one (1)Year’s three year term for20th, LaJanuary Plata ecember 24th, 25th and New Year’s Holiday December 24th,2014 25th, New Holiday January December 24th, and New Year’s Holiday December 24th, 25th, New Year’s Holiday ember 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. December 16th, through January 20th, 2015. December 16th, 2014 through January 2015. December 16th, 2014 through January 2015. Special Road District Commissioner will be Special Road District Commissioner will be aryoffice 1st, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 1st, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19th. January 1st, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 1st, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19th. lings for one (1) three year term for Hudson Filings for one (1) three year term for La Plata he will be closed for Christmas Holiday The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday accepted athours the Macon County Clerk’s office at1 accepted at a.m. the Macon County Clerk’s office at h. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1Holiday Office hours arehours 8:30 until noon and 1be p.m. 19th. Office are 8:30 a.m. until and Office areCommissioner 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. Special Road District Commissioner will benoon Special Road District will ecember 24th, 25th and New Year’s Holiday December 24th, 25th, New Year’s Holiday January December 24th, 25th and New Year’s December 24th, 25th, New Year’s Holiday January 101 East Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, from 101 East Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, from m.cepted until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until 5:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until 5:00 at the Macon County Clerk’s office at accepted at the Macon County Clerk’s office at ary 1st, and Martin Jr. Day 1st, and Martin Jr. Day January 1st, andLuther MartinKing Luther KingJanuary Jr. Day January 1st, andLuther MartinKing Luther KingJanuary Jr. Day 19th. January 19th. December 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. December 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. p.m. on January 20th. 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. p.m. onSte January 20th. 1h.East Washington Street, Ste B, Macon, from 101 East Washington Street, B, until Macon, Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1 and Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1from p.m. 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon 1 Office hours are 8:30 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday The office will be closed for Christmas Holiday ember 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. December 16th, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. m. untilp.m. 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until 5:00 until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until 5:00 December 24th, 25th New Year’s Holiday December 24th, 25th, New Year’s Holiday Shirley Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County ClerkJanuary he office willSims, be closed for Christmas Holiday The office will be on closed for Christmas Holiday Macon County R-IV High School Student of the Month: 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. p.m. January 20th. 5:00 p.m. on and January 20th. p.m. on January 20th. January 1st,25th andand Martin Luther Jr. Day January 1st, and25th, Martin Luther Jr. Day January 19th. Candice Coe ecember 24th, New Year’sKing Holiday December 24th, New Year’sKing Holiday January 19th. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1 Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. aryShirley 1st, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 1st, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19th. 2x2.7 Sims, $27 2x2.7 $27 Macon Shirley Sims, Macon 2x2.7 $27 County 2x2.7 $27 Shirley Sims, Macon Clerk County Clerk Shirley Sims,County Macon Clerk County Clerk p.m.hours until 4:00 p.m.a.m. Hours will be extended until until are 4:008:30 p.m.a.m. Hours be and extended h. Office are 8:30 until noon and 1 Office hours untilwill noon 1 p.m.until 5:00 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. p.m. on January 20th. m. until2x2.7 4:00 $27 p.m. Hours will be extended until until 4:00 p.m. Hours will be extended until 5:00 2x2.7 $272x2.7 $27 2x2.7 $27 5:00 p.m. on January 20th. p.m. on January 20th. Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk MONDAY NIGHT MENS LEAGUE Shafer, Kline & Warren 2633 Shirley Sims, Macon County Clerk Shirley Sims, Macon County NOVEMBER 17, 2014: Splits: Vicki Clerk Swanson 4-6-7, Terry Parrish Integrity Insurance 2596

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What Rhymes with Freeze? List 10 words that rhyme with “freeze.” 1.

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Some answers: bees, breeze, cheese, ease, he’s, please, seize, sneeze, squeeze, tease, these, wheeze

Fact or Fiction?

H2O Challenge

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Answers: 1) Flurries, 2) Snow squall, 3) Sleet, 4) Blizzard, 5) Graupel, 6) Freezing rain, 7) Ice storm

How Softly They Fall Have you ever seen a snowflake up close? With their detailed patterns, snowflakes can be beautiful, which may explain why many people decorate their Christmas trees with snowflake ornaments. Snowflakes form when water vapor in the air cools and turns into drops of water. The drops freeze into tiny ice crystals, which bond together to form snowflakes. There are many different types of snowflakes. Some include needles, hollow columns and dendrites. While some snowflakes may look alike, no two are the exact same because of all the factors that may affect how they are made such as wind speed and humidity.

1) Water comes in four states. Fact or Fiction? 2) Solids and gases have a definite shape and volume. Fact or Fiction? 3) Ice is a gas. Fact or Fiction? 4) Snow and frost are solids. Fact or Fiction? 5) Rain is a liquid. Fact or Fiction? 6) Freezing occurs when water changes from a gas to a liquid. Fact or Fiction? 7) Liquid water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Fact or Fiction? 8) Evaporation occurs when water changes from a liquid to a gas. Fact or Fiction? 9) Melting occurs when water changes from a solid to a gas. Fact or Fiction? 10) Frost occurs when water changes from a gas to a liquid to a solid. Fact or Fiction?

Jokes and Riddles Q: Where do snowmen go to dance? A: Snowballs.

Each of the following is a term used to describe winter weather. Fill in the blanks to name that term.

Answers: 1) Fiction, water comes in three states: liquid, gas and solid, 2) Fiction, solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume and gases have neither, 3) Fiction, ice is a solid, 4) Fact, 5) Fact, 6) Fiction, freezing occurs when water changes from a liquid to a solid, condensation occurs when water changes from a gas to a liquid, 7) Fact, 8) Fact, 9) Fiction, melting occurs when water changes from a solid to a liquid, sublimation occurs when water changes from a solid to a gas, 10) Fiction, frost occurs when water changes from a gas straight into a solid

NAME THAT TERM

With winter comes a change in temperature, and that often results in a change of weather. Ice, sleet and snow are common in many areas of the country during the holiday season. For these winter conditions to happen, water must change states. Here are some questions about the states of water. How many can you answer correctly?

Q: What kind of hats do snowmen wear? A: Icecaps.

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