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La Plata FFA Holds Officer Installation

Ambrose Williams

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Santa Letters December 13th will be the deadline for Santa Letters to be delivered to our office for the printing of the December 19th edition. Please send your letters to PO Box 57, La Plata, Missouri 63549 or email them to lpnews@marktwain.net in order for us to get them to Santa. Remember, he’s watching, so be good.

by Aaron Thomas, FFA Reporter Thursday, November 16th, the La Plata FFA commenced Chapter Chartering, Officer Installation, and Greenhand Degree Ceremonies in the La Plata high school gymnasium. The Chartering ceremony officially declared the La Plata

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FFA a statewide and nationally recognized FFA chapter.

Officer Installation officially inducted La Plata FFA Officers into the seven roles available in the chapter. Installed were President Elizabeth Janes, Vice-Presidents Molly Safley and Cordel Bane, Sentinel Matt Safley, Secretary Brendan Curtis,

Treasurer Grant Gregory, Reporter Aaron Thomas, and Historian La Donna White.

Inducting these seven members were the Area Three officer team.

Forty-four Greenhand Degrees were awarded to every FFA Member grade nine and up. Advisor Jessy Reuterdahl said, “Agricultural education

prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.” In celebration, FFA Barnwarming took place the following Friday night.

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A drive-off from a gas station in La Plata resulted in a three-county chase on Tuesday night, November 20, 2012. According to the Macon County Sheriff Robert Dawson, at approximately 6:00 p.m. his office was notified that a white Dodge pickup with a black flatbed left without paying for approximately $100 worth of gasoline. The vehicle headed south on Highway 63 and was spotted by a Macon County Sheriff’s Deputy on the north side of Macon. The chase continued through Macon. The vehicle hit a curb on the south end of Macon and blew a tire, but still failed to stop.

The chase continued into Randolph County where Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers had laid stop strips in the roadway at the Route 22 Junction. Sheriff Dawson said that the vehicle blew out another tire, but continued another 2 miles before it was stopped. After a brief struggle, Joshua Hood, 23, of Dexter and Ashley Barns, 22, of Kirksville were taken into custody. According to Sheriff Dawson, a search of the vehicle also found methamphetamine paraphernalia.

Hood is being held in Macon County Jail and Barns is being held in Randolph County Jail awaiting numerous formal charges.The truck was stolen from Barry county.

by Becky Jeffcoat, Editor/Pubisher In May of 2011 when I sold The Home Press, the new owners took it one step further and began printing in color and including the southern part of Macon county in our coverage area.

In February 2012 we ventured out to make our readers even more news with the new addition of The Home Press South, thus making our paper The Home Press North. The south edition covered the areas of Bevier, New Cambria, Bucklin, Callao, Clarence, Macon, some of Linn County, Shelby County and Randolph County. The north edition covered the areas of Atlanta, Gifford, Elmer, Novelty, Hurdland, Brashear, Kirksville, Edina and La Plata, as well as Macon and other county areas.

Since that happened, in August, we began a Regional Monthly Issue, which is mailed to every household in Macon and Shelby counties at no charge. With the economy, the overlapping of readers, advertisers and doubling up on county happenings we have made the next advancement to hopefully

wrap it all up into one and will begin our new adventure with The Home Press, covering all of Macon and surrounding counties. Beginning next week, December 5th, the south edition will be no more, as will the north not be a part of our title any longer. Both papers will be combining to make one “Home Press”, thus merging the “North” with the “South” and bringing you, not monthly, but weekly a new and improved “Home Press”. Each week you will still be reading the same columns and community news as you have been enjoying, but we will now also include community news and articles from the neighboring towns at the south end of the county. We will still be a weekly subscription newspaper and will still be doing the once a month free mailing for the regional issue. Basically, more print and bang for your buck.

Covering eight schools with local sports action including La Plata, Atlanta, Brashear, Bevier, New Cambria, Bucklin, Callao and Macon.

With both offices working together we hope to stop the confusion of advertisers and

readers as well, as to which paper they are to subscribe to or advertise in. Our deadlines are now Friday NOON for ALL advertising and correspondence. No exceptions!

You will still be seeing our bright faces in our office, as there will be no change in our staff or hours and the phone, fax and emails are all the same, as well as our website at www.maconhomepress.com. We will have a few new faces working with us on your publication, as the south employees will still be

working in Macon, but placing their information with us.

So now we are an office of six instead of three. You just won’t see them in La Plata.

We hope to make this paper a vital and important part of your week and, as always, we look forward to sharing the news with you!

Should you have any concerns or comments please feel free to contact our office at 660.332.4431 and talk to myself or Randy. We will be happy to help.

Nursing home shares thanksgiving La Plata Nursing Home delivered meals to those who were not able to share the holiday with friends and family. Debbie Cain and her son delivered meals around the noon hour in La Plata.

The nursing home has been delivering and sharing Thanksgiving for a few years now, bringing a smile to several faces.

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Tax Planning Time Recognizing that Thanksgiving is not over yet but if yoRecognizing that Thanksgiving is not over yet but if you’re a farmer (or not a farmer) it won’t be long before it is income tax season. This time of year we need to start being prepared for that. 2012 was a unique year due to the drought and low crop yields for many although prices are fairly good.

Tax planning when you can still make some adjustments is a critical management tool that farmers can utilize. However, you can’t plan if you haven’t got your farm records up-to-date. The good thing about a year such as this is it affords farmers several opportunities to manage their taxes if you need to do that. Those include: (1) Postponing the recognition of gain on excess sales of breeding livestock assuming you will replace them in the future. Since we were declared a Federal disaster you have up to 4 years to replace them. Only the excess sales above your normal sales are eligible.

(2) Postponing the excess income on livestock sales for 1 year. This applies to non-breeding as well as breeding and again only applies to sales above normal. Figure sales for 3 previous years to get normal sales in both of these cases.

(3) Postponing the recognition of gain on crop sales into the following year. This is more complex as you can only do this if you normally sell the crop the year following harvest. Over 50% of that crop must be sold the following year in order to qualify. It does apply to crop insurance proceeds too as long as they are received before the 1st of the year.

(4) Purchasing inputs {expenses} for the following year. Farmers can purchase inputs {seed, fertilizer, etc.} for the following year as long as it is for a business reason and not just to avoid taxes. Increasing prices are a legitimate business reason for buying before the 1st of the year so that shouldn’t be an issue.

In conclusion, don’t assume because 2012 was a drought that you won’t have an income tax problem. Do some planning before the end of the year so you aren’t complaining after tax time. Your income tax preparer or Ag Business Specialist can help you with tax planning if needed.

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La Plata Lions Club met November 13, 2012 with Vice President Gary Cunningham presiding. He is pictured with Julie Lewis and Cameron East, who spoke on fire safety that evening.

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Beef Cattle Program At Livestock Symposium Features Speakers From Nevada, Texas And The Midwest According to Garry L. Mathes, chair of the 2012 Missouri Livestock Symposium, this year’s beef cattle section is intended to help producers economically, plan for the future, be safe and provide the latest on some economically significant cattle diseases.

The program will be held December 7 and 8 in Kirksville, MO. Program details may be found at missourilivestock.com or by calling Garry Mathes at 660-341-6625 or the

Adair County Extension Center at 660-665-9866.

There is no cost to attend the program and no registration is needed. Event hours are from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, December 7 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 8.

In addition to educational programs and speakers on all species of livestock (horses, beef cattle, sheep and meat goats), the Symposium also has a great program and speakers on forages, stock dogs, and farm succession planning,

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to just name a few of the topics. Mathes says, “the program will also cover a long term weather outlook which should be of interest to all after the summer of 2012.”

The beef cattle section will key-in on an old nemesis of cattlemen as several speakers will address various aspects of pinkeye, including the latest findings. Dr. Gary Snowder, University of Nevada-Reno (UNR), will be on hand to discuss “Genetic Factors Influencing Pinkeye Susceptibility.” Dr. Snowder is an internationally renowned researcher on the subject and prior to his position at UNR, he did work at USDA’s Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska as well as leading research at the U. S. Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho.

Dr. Snowder will also speak in the sheep section at the Symposium.

Also addressing cattle pinkeye will be Dr. Bruce Addison of Fayette, Missouri. Addison Laboratories is a leading producer and innovator of pinkeye vaccines and Dr. Addison is a sought after speakers on the subject nationally.

Dr. Addison will share his latest findings on pinkeye and recommendations to prevent this costly problem. In addition to the two individual talks listed above, University of Missouri Extension Veterinarian Dr. Craig Payne will join Dr. Snowder and Dr. Addison on a panel to answer questions about pinkeye that producers may want to ask. Dr. Payne will also provide cattle updates on bull infertility related to pour-ons, EHD and Bluetongue.

The beef section program also features Dr. Ron Gill of Texas A & M. Dr. Gill will talk on “Cattle Behavior and Handling.”

He will also be a featured speaker in the equine section where he will address the topic of “Feeding Horses Simplified.”

Also on the docket is

a talk on the University of Missouri’s new Quality Beef Program. Mike Kasten, Director of the Quality Beef Program, along with Scott Brown of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and Dr. Dave Patterson, University of Missouri, will be on hand to describe the benefits of the program and answer questions producers may have. The Quality Beef Program grew out of the popular Show-Me Select heifer Program and aims to do the same with high quality steers.

The Missouri Livestock Symposium will also feature an agriculturally related trade show, a free beef meal on Friday evening at 6 p.m., and a free lunch on Saturday at noon, coordinated by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and sponsored by many of Missouri’s fine commodity groups and the Missouri Livestock Symposium planning committee.

Friday evening’s program will feature Tony Clayton of Clayton Agrimarketing, who will speak on “Livestock Exports and the Effect on U. S. Agriculture.” Harold Trump of Luray, Missouri will be inducted into the Missouri Livestock Symposium Hall of Fame and Missouri State Representative Tom Shively will be presented the Agriculture Educators Lifetime Achievement Award.

Full program details can be found at www.missourilivestock.com or by calling 660-665-9866 or 660-341-6625.

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LHS Class Of ‘57 Holds 55th Reunion

The LHS Class of 1957 started off their 55th class reunion on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 with a noon meal at the Royal Theatre in Macon, Missouri. Following the blessing by Glen Hawkins the group enjoyed a delicious meal with a smoked brisket prepared by classmate Larry Dobbins and members providing a covered dish to complete the meal.

The group then met again the morning of September 30th in Kirksville, Missouri for breakfast/brunch at Thousand Hills Dining Lodge.

There were twentytwo class members and guests in attendance.

Pictured above are classmates, front row: Carol (Biggs) Pemberton of Marshall, Missouri, Carol Ann (Newberry) Green of Macon. Missouri, Anna (Barry) Ruby of La Plata, Missouri, Merlene (Plumlee) Linder of La Plata, Missouri, Karen (Crosby) Bailey of La Plata, Missouri, Kay (McHenry) Eyman of Ottawa, Kansas., Marjorie (Dawkins) Love of Liberty, Missouri; back row:

Glen Hawkins of Valley Center, Kansas, Eddie L. Green of Macon, Missouri, Eddie Mansfield of Macon, Linn Gault of Center, James Replogle of Atlanta, Keith Bailey of La Plata, Missouri and Larry Dobbins of Carrollton, Missouri.

Guests in attendance were: Richard Pemberton, Everett Ruby, Neil Linder, Janet Hawkins, Lois Mansfield, Sheila Gault, Sandy Replogle and June Dobbins.

There were thirty-nine members of the ‘57 graduating class with twenty-six still living. Those members that have passed on are: Phillip Aeschliman, Phyllis (Mossbarger) Beagley, Lois (Easley) Osborn, Nana Easley, Weldon Harrison, Jerry Herrin, Bill Jackson, Stephen Love, Ellis Matheny, Verla Matheny, Louella Mock, Charles Rash and Donald Sinnock.

Following visiting, reminiscing and looking at our grade school group pictures we decided to meet again the last weekend in September 2014.

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Obituary

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Clarence Sterling, Jr.

William A. “Bill” Knowles

Clarence Sterling, Jr., age 83 of Atlanta, Missouri passed away Friday morning (November 23, 2012) at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.

Junior was born on August 22, 1929 in rural Atlanta, Missouri the son of Clarence A. Sterling, Sr. and Gussie (Downey) Sterling. He was united in marriage to Eda Zweier on July 13, 1958 in Macon.

Survivors include his wife, Eda of the home; one son, Rick and Mary Sterling of Macon, Missouri; one daughter, Paula Renee and Ted Maxwell of Tucson, Arizona; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Junior had lived all of his life in the Atlanta community. He had worked as a mechanic for Sutton Motors and Walter’s Garage in Macon and had also worked in various states in construction, a sales representa5tive for Haw Hardware in Ottumwa, Iowa for several years and had owned and operated Fast Photo in Macon for ten years prior to his retirement due to failing health. Junior served his country in Korea with the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Pauline Sterling Cox. Funeral services were held Monday (November 26, 2012) at 1:30 p.m. at the Elliott Funeral Home in Atlanta, Missouri with Rev. Denzil Thomas officiating.

Burial followed the service at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, east of Atlanta. Casket bearers were Anthony Faught, Robert L. Harrington, Charley Watson, Cosson Ross, Donald Ross and Lloyd Gladhill.

Services were under the direction of Elliott Funeral Home, Atlanta, Missouri. www.elliottfunerals.com

William A. “Bill” Knowles, 72, of Macon, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, at Boone Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri.

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Filing opens December 11, 2012 and closes on January 15, 2013. The following officers will be elected:

Bill was born on February 29, 1940, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Rev. William A. “Lefty” and Mildred (Murray) Knowles. He owned and operated Knowles Heating and Air Conditioning and was the Vo-Tech Mechanical Instructor at Macon R-1. Bill was a past president of the Lion’s Club in Macon.

Bill enjoyed trading guns, fishing, turkey hunting, and quail hunting with Joe Wilson.

He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Sandner and her husband, Gene of Rocheport, Missouri, and Maria Snodgrass and her husband, Randy of La Plata, Missouri; four grandchildren, Zach Sandner, Nicole Sandner, Emily Snodgrass, and Taylor Snodgrass; one great-granddaughter, Paisley Sandner; two brothers; Ed Knowles and his wife, Tricia of Macon and Jim Knowles and his wife, Annette of Anabel, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 am, Friday, November 23, 2012, at the Hutton and McElwain Funeral Home in Macon with Rev. Mr. Bernie Toll officiating.

Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery southeast of Macon, Missouri.

Hilda (Epperson) Hansen was the first to guess the lucky chair. The photo was of the beauty shop chair of Orpha Joyce McHenry who rant Nu Art Beauty Salon in La Plata. Hilda now lives in Kansas City, but says she remembers Orpha Joyce giving her, her very first haircut.

Keep watching The Home Press for more fun photos!

If you have photos of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to share them.

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Ruth Virginia Hawkins Ruth Virginia Hawkins, age 94 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the La Plata Nursing Home.

Born August 3, 1918 in Brunswick, Missouri, she was the daughter of James Pearl and Emma Florence (Syler) Richardson. On April 22, 1939 in Brunswick, Missouri she married Harold William Hawkins who preceded her in death on June 13, 1996.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Darell Duane and Paul Richardson; one sister, Marjorie Henning; and one granddaughter, Dawn Michele Hawkins.

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Marjorie Hawkins of Anderson, California and Keith and JoAnn Hawkins of Federal Way, Washington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janis and Tom Mitten of La Plata, Missouri and Beth and Jerald Mason of Rocheport, Missouri; one brother, J.P. Richardson of Brunswick, Missouri; one sister, Ruby Kuhler of Brunswick, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Jeff Hawkins, Steve Mason, Paula Weeks, Richard Mitten, Gina Wyant, Aaron Hawkins, and Robin Hawkins; five great grandchildren, Haydon Wyant, Ethan Mitten, Lauren Mitten, Jackson Weeks, and Keira Weeks; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ruth was a graduate of Brunswick High School. She had lived most all of her adult life on the farm west of La Plata, Missouri. She was a member of the L.N.C., La Plata Garden Club, and a charter member of the Siebert Club.

Ruth was also a member of the La Plata Christian Church where she was a Sunday school teacher.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the La Plata Christian Church in La Plata, Missouri. Officiating will be Pastor John Davison.

Burial will be in the La Plata Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, and honorary pallbearers will be her great grandsons.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 27, 2012 with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at

Travis Funeral Chapel 125 S. Church Street

La Plata, Missouri 63549 (660) 332-7145 www.travisfuneralchapel.com

Memorials in memory of Ruth Virginia Hawkins may be made to La Plata Christian Church or to the La Plata Nursing Home. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, Missouri 63549.

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COMMENTARY COMMENT

Brashear English Class Gets Visitor

Blonde But Blunt

Becky Jeffcoat Editory/Publisher Well another great and prosperous holiday in the rear view mirror. Our Thanksgiving was a wonderful day of making new friends, sharing with neighbors, spending time and enjoying our families and for me, a first Thanksgiving with my two beautiful grandbabies, Quinci Jo and Lee and that special man in my life that has made me smile for several months now, inside and out. I also got to do all the cooking, lol, most of the cleaning and ALL of the dishes.

Seems every year those kids of mine eat faster and disappear even faster, even with kids to pack up and carry out. Then after everything is cleaned up, I finally sit down to relax, yup, you guessed it... they are back to visit or a second round of the Thanksgiving meal and dessert.

So, more dishes! This year I fixed a 20 lb. turkey, about 12 lbs. of potatoes, four eggs worth of noodles, which is a stock pot full, a gallon of green beans, four cans of corn, a vegetable medley, which included, squash, onions, peppers, carrots, green beans and zucchini, 3 pkgs. of crescent rolls, plus a dozen dinner rolls, a cherry pie, four dozen cookies, a pan of Rice Krispie treats, had some cheesecake bites and the extras such as some cranberry sauce, pickles, etc. Sara brought over a huge pot of dressing and Sammie Jo came by the house on Wednesday night and made 40 deviled eggs.

Along with that, Susan (my boyfriends mother) brought 2 pumpkin pies and a Hawaiian cake, soaked with pineapple and coconut. Whew, I think that’s it, besides the tea, lemonade, coffee, soda and water! But, wouldn’t not do it for the world! I love cooking, just hate the cleaning, but it’s all worth it!

I think I fed about fourteen people. Myself, three kids, Sara’s boyfriend, two grandbabies, and let me tell ya, Quinci Jo loves memaw’s mashed tators and noodles, my boyfriend, his parents, my best friend and her husband and mother and of course Randy! Then fixed plates for Randy’s mom, the neighbor down the sidewalk and Sky took a plate for a friend! Sent an over abundant amount of food home with the boyfriend, kids came back and ate again and still have a refrigerator full of food! If life was this great everyday the world would be a better place! :) Oh yeah and sent home food for the dog and the bones for some neighborhood raccoons. I’m still warm and fuzzy inside from all the love in my home and I so hope that all of my friends, family and readers shared the same kind of warmth that I did.

Well, that being said and my day shared with you, I’ve already heard several horror stories of Black Friday! First thing was from my friend Susan C Y

Slaughter.... “lost a nail, headed for Iowa, Kirksville Wal-Mart complete”.

Oh that Susan! She is a go getter and a die hard! I can see her now in 40 years riding her “hover-round” running people over on Black Friday. Lord help us all!

I like to use cyber shopping myself. I usually purchase a pre-paid visa card, hate putting my debit card number on the net, and it’s quiet, can do it in my jammies with a full belly and while at work! Woops, did I say that out loud? LOL....

I worked the ER Thursday night, so did some shopping online. Easier and they ship it to your door!

Awesome!! If I could only get them to wrap it and tag it, shopping would not be so unbearable! HeHe Now, if I could get a volunteer for putting up the Christmas Tree?

YouHoo... Anyone? Of course if you volunteer can ya bring a tree and the trimmings? I don’t have one yet! Thank You! (wink wink) Keep It Kool, Bec

Jason Haxton, author of The Dibbuk Box, was the guest of Matt Copeland’s English class Monday, November 12th. Mr. Haxton, a Greentop native, has achieved Hollywood fame from his book. The Dibbuk Box which was the basis for the movie The Possession.

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NEMO Auto Club The Northeast Missouri Auto Club met at Brashear on November 1st for a delicious meal prepared for the club by the church women. Attending were Bob and Karen Huffman, Marge and RL Fredmon, Carl and Kay Sanders, Larry and Joanna Gheens, Richard and Sharron Burns, Ruth Tague, Richard McCollum, Crystal Douglas, Don and Nancy Price, Dorothy and DENNIS Pasdo, John and Sherrie Hayes, Janice and Jerry Grosenkemper, Bobby and Wanda Hartsock, Don and Toni Mitten, Marge Kittle, Ewing and Louise Dean, John and Pat Lee, June Pilcher, Del Tollenar, Robert and Ella Owings,, Francis Frazier and Dan Duryee.

The family of

VIRGIL LINDBERG

wishes to thank everyone for the cards, food, flowers, memorial contributions and words of comfort during our loss.

Also thank you to David Gottman, the pallbearers and Travis Funeral Chapel.

God Bless You All

SHEPHERD’S CALL

The Shepherd Calls

by Dr. H. Wade Paris Restoration Several years ago, my cousin, Rodney, found an old icebox from somewhere and placed it on his front porch.

Knowing I dabbled in woodworking, he offered it to me. It obviously had seen better days. The inner metal was rusty, and someone had removed the doors and hardware, presumably for safety.

Remaking the doors would be difficult, and the hardware would be expensive; so, I declined his offer.

As the years passed, I continued to observe it on his porch; he continued to offer it to me. Finally, I drove my pickup to west Kentucky for one of the Paris family reunions and prepared to haul the primitive piece home. We had other stops to make, and the return home was over 600 miles. The battered icebox must have

been jinxed for it rained every mile. Sometimes the rain was so fierce and the vision so poor, we had to stop. I assumed the old box would fall apart before we got home; but, no, it was still together— seemingly no worse for the “bath”.

I delayed work on it for over a year. Actually, I was a bit fearful about it.

At last, I tore it completely apart, stripped what little paint was on it, sandblasted and painted the inner metal, built the doors, ordered the hardware, and put it back together. Today, I finished it. It looks almost new.

As I finished, I reflected on the transformation.

This is what God does for humanity. He takes broken, washed up people and makes them into something good, almost like new. Saul of Tarsus is a vivid example. There is also Moses, who was wanted for murder in Egypt, and fearful Gideon, who considered himself

the least man in the least family in the least tribe.

There are contemporary examples as well: John Newton, the author of Amazing Grace, was a slave trader until God restored him.

Stuart Hamblen was a bum until he met Jesus; then, as a testimony, he wrote, It Is No Secret What God Can Do. The Bible often uses the word “restore” to describe God’s work with humanity, for example, “He restores my soul”.

(Psalm 23:3) He can do the same for you.

There is one downside regarding the restoration of the old icebox. During its time of disuse, the world passed it by. The box was designed to use huge blocks of ice to keep the food cold.

No one refrigerates that way anymore. As with the icebox, so with humanity—the longer you delay restoration, the more of the good life you miss.

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What a beautiful weekend you brought to your lands my lady! Raining earlier, but we have to have the rain before we see the rainbow! How could anyone complain with weather in the 60’s in November?

Although winter approaches, there is still so much beauty to behold. Sitting on the deck I heard quite the ruckus going on, as I looked to see what it was....ONE lone squirrel came scurrying by, how can one little squirrel make all that noise...it sounded like a pack of dogs running at me:) As I was 4-Wheeling to the woods, I scared up a covey of Quail, only my pistol with me...NO supper. I sat deep in the woods quietly, the movie then stated....rabbits playing, noisy squirrels and then the Magic...a Doe with her little one stepped out in the clearing. What a beautiful site, especially after all the shots that have rang throughout the lands. Life is good!

The causeways, beaches and docks was lined with eager fisherman over the weekend, the crappie must of been biting! Your lands my lady has so much to give, serenity, beauty and food if we want it.....the circle of life continues.

As we approach the Holiday’s please reflect on times past, present & future with your family & friends. We have so much to be thankful for. Say a little prayer for those that are not as fortunate as we are and especially one for the men & women that are serving this Great country of ours to keep us free!

From me & my family to each and everyone of you, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! As always, Love & Hugs from the lake......Connie

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A local ministry hosted an All-You-Can-Eat Fall Smorgasbord on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in celebration of the opening day of deer season.

Around 300 meals were served at the fundraiser held at the Elementary School in La Plata.

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A show for kids and the Holiday Cabaret wind down a successful season of live theatre.

Everyone loves reality TV. Right? In a world where reality TV is inescapable, Maples Repertory Theatre presents a hilarious show for young audiences about fame, beauty and making positive choices. Princess Beauteous is the ultimate grand prize winner and gets to marry Prince Absurdly Handsome on this live TV show.

However, sometimes what appears real on TV is actually true. Prince Absurdly Handsome needs to figure out who is the real princess and who is an imposter The Reality Show of Prince Absurdly Handsome runs Saturday, Dec. 1; Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 5; and closes on Saturday, Dec. 8. All shows of this short run are at 10:00 am in the historic Royal Theatre Downtown Macon, MO. The show promises to be fun for kids and adults alike, very educational and affordable—just $5 a ticket.

Also this month is the much anticipated Maples Rep Holiday Cabaret on Thursday, December 6. Audiences have come to love the Cabaret evening presented by The Maples Rep company.

Artistic Director Todd Davison says, “We love the Cabaret as much as everyone else. The evening of song gives our acting company a chance to sing their favorite songs and usually they end up being the audience’s favorites too.” This year joining the Maples Rep actors will be The Harmonium Brass. This five-piece brass ensemble brings together five friends who are all not only fine musicians, but C Y

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The members include: Paul Copenhaver [trumpet], Chris Farris [trumpet], David Huffine [horn], Larry Bennett [trombone] and Allen Lawless [tuba]. Davison says, “These guys love playing all types of music so we’re happy they will offer us a variety at the Cabaret.”

Now playing on the Maples Rep mainstage is the Christmas farce, Burglar’s Holiday, running through December 9. Davison says, “You don’t have to think too hard and the whole family will have a great time.” The story plays like a classic sitcom. Joe Lattimer has been working too hard. He decides to take his wife away for Christmas, but at the last minute learns that the company president is stranded at the airport and needs to be picked up. His parents offer to entertain the boss, but they instead mistakenly welcome a crook, who is planning to rob their house. Add in a flaky girlfriend, a pizza delivery-man and a record snowstorm--pretty soon everyone is pretending to be someone they are not.

The gifts are gone, the dinner is burned and everyone is snowed in together in the most confused, hilarious family Christmas you have ever seen.

For more information and to order tickets call the Maples Box Office at 660-385-2924, order online at www. maplesrep.com, or go by the theatre located on corner of Rubey and Vine in Macon, Missouri. Currently the box office is open daily from 10 to 5.

Church WithOut Walls, family and friends prepared a meal including ham, turkey, homemade noodles, dressing, yeast rolls and over one dozen kinds of pie. A free will offering was taken at the door.

The church prepared six large turkeys, eight

hams and over 90 lbs. of mashed potatoes to serve the masses. thirty batches of homemade noodles were also prepared including 80 eggs and 50 cups of flour.

“We were very pleased with the feedback we received from the folks that came out to support the

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by Verna Buck

Recent visitors of Marteena Gunnels have been Karl and Roberta Byers of Atlanta, Marge Stow of Macon, Brenda Lee of Kirksville, Linda Montgomery and Nancy Heck.

Esty Eyler of Baring visited Sunday afternoon with Helen Nichols at La Plata Nursing Home.

Terese and Terrill Roberts of Kirksville were among those attending the soup supper at La Plata Nursing Home Friday evening and also visited Eldora Heyle.

Steve and Paulette Walker, Gary Jones, Anna Ruby of La Plata Baptist Church provided Bible Study Tuesday morning at La Plata Nursing Home.

Mike Buck and Verna Buck enjoyed eating at the Shriners Ladies Lunch in Kirksville on Friday.

Morgan and Doris Thomas of New Cambria were recent Monday visitors of Bobby and Verna Buck.

Richard Buck of Kirksville spent Friday afternoon, November 9th with Bobby Buck at La Plata Nursing Home. Also visiting were Verna, David Tharp of Greencastle and Emily Buckallew of Kirksville were evening visitors. Other visitors have been Mike Buck, W.R. Buck and Eva, Bobbi Hamlin, Adrienne Hamlin of Columbia, Eddie Buck of Kirksville, Barb Engle-

hard of Marceline, Nancy Platz of Brashear and Cora Voyles.

Dale and Becky Mason of Pittman, New Jersey have been recent guests of Leroy and Juanita McConnell.

Pat Thomas of Kiln, Mississippi spent several days visiting in the Peggy and Jerry Thomas home and attended the Veterans Day Dinner and Program.

Ronnie Brown of Linwood, Kansas also attended and visited relatives in town.

Shirley Weber of Kirksville visited Friday afternoon with Betty Jo Williams at La Plata Nursing Home. Greg Williams was a Sunday visitor.

Peggy Thomas underwent outpatient surgery at Northeast Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, November 14th for repair on her elbow.

D.C. Trowbridge of Ottumwa, Iowa visited Wednesday afternoon with Bobby and Verna Buck.

Ray Kirkpatrick, Duane Chrisman of Kirksville, Jana Russon of Ethel, Todd Samm and Roy Fancher of Macon, Jack and Betty Settle of Ethel, Joyce Groom, Jimmy Overstreet of Kirksville, Glen and Sherry Pippin, Carl Campbell, Robert Wheeler, Carol Carlson, Kenny Shaffer, Tom Ruttinger, Dean and Barbara

Green, Bill Lear of Macon have been recent guests joining Red Roberts for music at the La Plata Nursing Home.

Dinner guests of Jackie and Lavon Eitel on Sunday, November 11th were Vonna and Brian Scholzon and children of Kansas City, Andy and Ronda Eitel, Athena and friend, Jared of Hannibal, Carol Ann and Eddie Green of Macon and Ruth Ann Lingerfelt of Oklahoma, Sheldon Eitel of Las Vegas and Frank Pervisch.

Jim and Sally Beale of Tennessee were recent weekend guests of Mary Beale. Joining them for Sunday dinner were Roddy and Janice Bane and family and Jack and Pat Beale of Higginsville. They all enjoyed church services at the Presbyterian Church in La Plata.

Verna Buck enjoyed lunch last Saturday at the home of Mike and Joyce Buck.

Members of the Class of 1951 met Thursday night, November 15th at a local restaurant for lunch.

Present were Cecil Taylor, Shirley Webber, Verna Buck, Leland and Mary Moyer of Atlanta. Next meeting will be December 20th same time and place.

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This Sunday was beautiful weather. It did reach down to 26 degrees last Monday. No rain. Families are preparing for their Thanksgiving celebrations with friends and family.

Roger Beczkala, Brian Gray and Steve Schemsa visited Donna and Jerry Gray this past week.

Monty McRay, Carla Easley and Willie Cook visited Gary and Linda Pyle.

Lana Daniels, Roger Jay Jarman and Jeremy Jarman visited Roger and Mary Jarman this weekend.

Christy and Rob Bristow, Dillon Huddleston, Jennifer and Timerrick

Gunnels, D.J., Nikisha, Lance, Brooklynn and Kady Couch visited Connie and David Gunnels Sunday evening.

After a doctors appointment in Columbia Thursday, Richard and Sharron Burns enjoyed lunch with their daughter, Amy. Oklahoma Indians 4-H club met Tuesday evening at the Baptist Family Life Center.

Linda Pyle visited her mother, Lola Haines and brother, Roger for an early Thanksgiving meal this past week.

Sharron Burns visited Jenita and Terry Davison during the week.

Richard and Sharron Burns attended the La Plata Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening.

The Gifford Christian Church enjoyed a Thanksgiving message and celebration with Nathaniel Iman Sunday. Attending were Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Roger Jarman, Donna Kelly, Jean Elliott, Donna and Jerry Gray, Bud and Donna Seibold, Leighton and Kim Shoop, Rich and Sharron Burns, Chad, Amanda, Claire and Morgan Belfield, Kirby Bailey and Debbie Newland.

Macon County Oats The Macon County OATS Volunteer Support Committee meeting was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November19, in the OATS Northeast Regional Office at 3006 Jim's Road, Macon. The meeting was called to order by chairperson Mary Clark, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Secretary Kathy Vivian took roll call and read the minutes from October 15. The minutes were approved as read. There were twelve volunteers present, as well as Steven Russon, OATS driver. A get well card for Norma Benson's husband was passed around for volunteers to sign. Mary asked for Best Choice label and birthday money

donations.Old Business - The trip to Arbela was canceled because there were not enough people signed up for the trip. The volunteers will meet with the Macon County Board of Commissioners following the December meeting. Marianne Burkhardt reported on the trip to Booneville; she said the trip was fine; the food was good, but nobody came home rich. Steven Russon said that OATS can do contract trips at any time. All that is needed is a suggestion of a destination and he will check into details of dates and costs.

New Business - A motion was made by Theresa Flennory to start the January meeting at 10:30 a.m.

to allow extra time for those attending the Martin Luther King breakfast to make the OATS meeting.

The motion was seconded by Geraldine Phillips.

Mary Clark announced that the next meeting will be December 17, at 10:00 a.m. in the OATS Northeast Regional office.

Marianne Burkhardt Made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Theresa Flennory seconded. The meeting was adjourned. Anyone wishing a ride to the meeting may call 800-6546287 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All OATS meetings are open to the public.

La Plata Lions Club The La Plata Lions Club met November 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the La Plata Baptist Family Life Center. The meeting was called to order by Lion Gary Cunningham. Clyde Burch gave the invocation. Pledges were led by Gary Smith.

The group helped Jean Bruce, Ed Swinney, Frank Scott and Peggy Turner celebrate birthdays. Gary and Louise Cunningham

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TOPS Meets TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, November 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the La Plata Christian Church with seven members weighing in. Gail led the meeting.

The meeting opened with TOPS and KOPS pledges. Roll call was “did you lose, did you journal and what will you do to not gain weight over the holidays?”

Best TOPS loser was Gail and Karen C. and Ginger tied as runnersup. Best KOPS loser was ­Barbara G.

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Gail received a packet with end of the year papers for weight recorder, Janet, plus several TOPS posters and standing-card ads to advertise our TOPS chapter. We will distribute the ads and posters in January.

The weekly challenge is portion control. Also the members who stay the same or lose weight over the holidays will earn a free punch on their weight loss punch card.

Ten punches pays for a months dues. In addition, Janet will award special stickers.

The program next week is “TOPS Bingo”. Prizes will be anything related to Christmas. Everyone is a winner in “TOPS Bingo”.

The end of the year weight loss contest that the club started in October will end December 18th. Many important goals will end December 18th.

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

Friends For La Plata Preservation The Friends for La Plata Preservation met November 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the La Plata Public Library.

Members present were Ann, Evelyn , Gary, Wava, Carolyn, Arlene and Cindy.

President Gary Smith called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.

Previous Minutes: There were no previous

minutes read due to the absence of the secretary, Sharron Burns.

Treasurers Report: Arlene Bunch gave the treasurer’s report.

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Old Business: There was discussion about the pricing of the “Hallelujah” posters. Carolyn made a motion and Wava 2nd it

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that the price be reduced to $15.00 each. Motion carried.

There was discussion on the installing the Green Theatre canopy as opposed to installing the floor first. Some citizens think the floor should be put in first. No action was taken as Jack was not there to discuss it with us.

Fundraising Committee: Arlene reported that the Winter Flea Market is set for January 26, 2013 at the Silver Rails Even Center. Signs will be made for the north and south junctions. There will be more discussion later.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. The next meeting will be December 3, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the La Plata Public Library.

Macon County Deputies Arrest Two Following Burglary Investigation Monday November 19, 2012 deputies of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Darren J. Ellis age 24 of Macon for two counts of Burglary - 2nd Degree - Felony C RSMo: 569.170, and two counts of Theft/Stealing Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 Felony C RSMo: 570.030.

Also arrested was Travis W. Palmer age 28 of Macon for two counts of Burglary - 2nd Degree - Felony C RSMo: 569.170, and two counts of Theft/Stealing Value Of Property Or Services Is $500 Or More But Less Than $25,000 Felony C RSMo: 570.030, Receiving Stolen Property - Misdemeanor A RSMo: 570.080.

The arrests are the result of a burglary investigation of a residence that occurred on October 22, 2012 and a business on November 17, 2012. Large quantities of tools, hunting equipment, household items, and numerous firearms have been recovered from the burglaries.

Palmer and Ellis both remain in custody on $9900 cash only bonds, pending their arraignment.

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Women of Church WithOut Walls in Atlanta met on the evening of Sunday, November 19, 2012 at the home of Aaron and Erica Baker. Ladies attending including Kami Mohn, Shallon Collier, Emilee Burian, Pam Sampson and Erica Baker. Kami Mohn led the group in a discussion about faith. Refreshments were provided by the host. Church WithOut Walls’ women’s ministry meets the third Sunday of every month from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at rotating locations. For more information, visit wwww.goatlantachurch.com. Pictured are Emilee Burian, Shallon Collier and Kami Mohn.

Macon County Commission Minutes Members present were Alan R. Wyatt, Drew Belt & Jon Dwiggins unless otherwise stated, each meeting was adjourned and Chris Waddle, road supervisor, was in to discuss work orders for the county.

Minutes Macon County Commission-September 17, 2012 Cecil Bender met with the Commission to discuss access to the back part of his land near Bloomington through the county shed property.

Larry Gibson, NaughtNaught Insurance Agency, was in to speak to the Commission regarding health insurance issues.

David Akins met with the Commission regarding work needing to be done on Bronco Avenue.

The Extension Council met with the Commission to discuss moving into the Macon County Innovation Center. Those present were Russ Grant, Jane Hunter and Stan Grant.

The Commission voted to purchase a 1999 Dodge pickup from McEwen Auto Sales for $4,800.00.

The motion was made by Jon Dwiggins, seconded

by Drew Belt, Vote 3-0.

The Commission met with members of the C.A.P.E. organization and Josh Meisner Macon County Prosecuting Attorney, in regards to an expansion at Newport Farms. Those present were: Robert Long, Cheryl Long, Margaret Hall, Joyce Crawford, Donna McClanahan, Gene McClanahan, Randy Murr, Joy Murr, Deb Keithley, Bill Hall, Chad Thompson, Diana Scott, Paula Thompson, Gary Thompson, Frank Scott, Jim Curry and Laurel Curry.

Minutes Macon County Commission-September 20, 2012 Jeanie Smithson met with the Commission regarding a road closure.

She was given the Missouri State Statute how roads may be vacated and a petition form.

Commissioners Dwiggins and Wyatt attended a meeting of the Innovation Center Steering Committee at the Macon County Innovation Center.

Mary Burris spoke via telephone with the Commission regarding mowing to be done on Harvest Road.

Minutes Macon County Commission-September 24, 2012 The Commission received a petition from

persons in Lyda Township to close a portion of Keystone Place.

Approved payroll and accounts payable, checks to be printed on September 26, 2012.

Minutes Macon County Commission-September 26, 2012 Members Present: Alan R. Wyatt & Drew Belt Special session to approve and sign payroll and accounts payable checks.

Minutes Macon County Commission-September 27, 2012 No meeting was held due to a North East Missouri Clerks and Commission meeting held in Bowling Green Missouri, those attending were: Alan Wyatt, Drew Belt, Jon Dwiggins, and Shirley Sims Minutes Macon County Commission-October 11, 2012 The Commission met with Larry Gibson from Naught-Naught Agency regarding County employee health insurance.

Bill King and William King met with the Commission in regards to a dozing agreement on Mangrove Street.

Brandy Cantriel with the State Emergency Management Agency was in concerning the local county plan review.

Larry Vaeth spoke with the Commission via telephone regarding the need of rock on Egret Place.

The Commission approved mileage for a County park employee.

Minutes Macon County Commission-October 15, 2012 The Commission met with Ed Knowles, Macon Insurance Co., regarding county casualty insurance.

Waldo Amedi Jr., met with the Commission in regards to repairs needed on Heron Street.

The Commission authorized the transfer of $37,125.00 for the Star Bridge project from the general revenue account to the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) non interest bearing account.

Minutes Macon County Commission-October 18, 2012 Shannon Howe of Ben-

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Commissioner Dwiggins attended a meeting of the Innovation Center Committee at the Macon County Innovation Center.

Gene Pagalai met with the Commission regarding the county fence law.

Kim Dille spoke via telephone with the Commission in regards to the need of maintenance on Knoxville Road.

Minutes Macon County Commission-October 22, 2012 The Commission met with Gary Moss regarding the health ordinance.

Terri Hackett with the Macon Chronicle Herald met with the Commission to discuss the County Use Tax Issue on the November 6th ballot.

Judy Rushton, Director of the Macon County Health Department was in to have a grant application signed by the Presiding Commissioner.

Minutes Macon County Commission-October 25, 2012 Ben Coleman met with the Commission regarding trenching across Garden Street.

Larry Gibson, NaughtNaught Agency, met with the Commission concerning the county health care plan. Larry explained that Anthem agreed to keep the county health plan with 0% increase in rates for 2013. Presiding Commissioner Wyatt made the motion to accept the plan, seconded by Commissioner Dwiggins, Vote 3-0.

Gary Moss met with the Commission regarding the County health ordinance.

Carolyn Hopper spoke with the Commission via telephone regarding maintenance needed on Iguana Road.

Jesse Pinson spoke with the Commission via telephone in regards to signs being needed on Fedora Avenue where a rock road turns to dirt.

Scott Landorf called the Commission via telephone asking for the policy on converting a dirt road to rock.

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