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December 14, 2011
You’re Invited... “Once Upon A Star-Lite Night” The Lighthouse Assembly Of God Mega Sports Children will be presenting a play of “Once Upon A Star-lite Night” at 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 18th in the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church on Highway 63 in La Plata. Come see the program and receive a back stage pass to visit the cast members and following there will be finger foods and fellowship. The children will enjoy breaking a Christmas pinata. Everyone old or young welcome. See you there.
City Administrator - The new City of La Plata administrator, Dickie Brown will begin his duties in January 2012, but has been on hand at the city hall to learn the daily routines of the city. Welcome to La Plata Mr. Brown.
Schools Invited To Fight Litter Through MoDOT’s “No MOre Trash!” Contest Missouri elementary, middle and home school students K-8 are invited to help in the fight against litter in the Show-Me State -- and to have creative and educational fun -- by participating in the 2012 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The annual contest is sponsored by the Missouri Department
New Generators - The City of La Plata has purchased two electric generators and they are currently in operation. The massive machines are housed at the electrical plant. This project cost the city approximately .5 million.
of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as part of the state’s “No MOre Trash!” campaign to raise awareness about Missouri’s litter problem and to discourage littering. The contest encourages school classes and groups to join in the fight against litter by decorating and displaying a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a litterprevention message using a variety of creative media. Schools may submit one entry in each competition category: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Entries are judged based on creativity, adherence to contest rules and effective use of theme and logo. “In addition to teaching kids about how litter hurts them, their families, community and the environment, first-place winners from each competition category receive $200 awarded to the sponsoring schools,” said MDC No MOre Trash! Coordinator Joe Jerek. “All first-place winners are then eligible for a grand prize of $600 awarded to the sponsoring
school, and a trophy.” Jerek added that there is no entry fee for the contest. Participating school groups must simply email a completed entry form and up to three photos of the completed trash can (with and without participating students) to nomoretrash@mdc.mo.gov. Email submissions are required. Deadline for entries is March 5. “Littering isn’t just ugly, it hurts wildlife and the environment, it costs Missourians millions of tax dollars each year and it’s illegal,” Jerek said. He added that MDC spends almost $1 million a year to clean litter from conservation areas and other department locations and MoDOT spends more than $5 million each year cleaning litter from Missouri’s roadsides. Contest rules, entry forms, the “No MOre Trash!” logo, facts on litter and educational information are available at www. nomoretrash.org. For more information email nomoretrash@mdc. mo.gov.
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New State Of Missouri Legislative Districts The Missouri Appellate Apportionment Commission has filed new state Senate and House of Representatives redistricting plans and maps with the Missouri Secretary of State. The Commission was appointed by the Supreme Court of Missouri as prescribed by the state constitution when bipartisan citizen apportionment commissions failed to reach agreement on new district lines in September. The state constitution gave the six appellate court judges ninety days to complete the task. This is only the second time in state history that a judicial panel has redistricted both chambers of the General Assembly. Commission Chair, Lisa White Hardwick, said, “We have worked collaboratively to draw maps that comply with the constitution, the Voting Rights Act, and other legal requirements.” The districts take effect for primary and general elections next year. Candidate filing for election to the new districts begins February 28, 2012. Redistricting occurs every ten years following the census. Based on the 2010 Census, Missouri’s resident population increased by 7% to 5,988,927. This increase, combined with regional population shifts, required significant changes in the state’s 34 current
Motorists Advised To Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over A new impaired driving logo and slogan, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” was launched today by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. The strong enforcement message conveyed in the graphic, which includes the image of a stylized police officer, reinforces the importance of driving sober and the legal consequences of ignoring that advice. Missourians will hear and see the message during a holiday radio, digital and print campaign. “During this season of celebrations, we remind drivers of the dangers of driving impaired,” said Leanna Depue, chair of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. “It just isn’t worth the risk to get behind the wheel after you’ve been drinking or are impaired.” “Our message is simple. No matter what you drive – a passenger car, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle or motorcycle – if we catch you driving impaired, we will arrest you,” said Colonel Ronald Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. “Law enforcement agencies across the state will increase their efforts to enforce Missouri’s driving while intoxicated laws.” Impaired driving contributes to nearly 30 percent of all Missouri traffic fatalities. In 2010, 217 people were killed and 897
were seriously injured in crashes involving an impaired driver. “Impaired driving continues to be a heartbreaking problem in Missouri and around the country,” said Depue. “Some contend that those who drive under the influence are simply hurting and killing themselves, but a substantial number of people killed or injured in these crashes are innocent victims.” The holidays can be an especially dangerous time on the road. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas last year, 69 people died in Missouri traffic crashes (20 were impaired driving related) and 4,602 were injured (with 324 related to impaired driving). If your celebration includes alcohol or other intoxicants, make a plan that includes a designated driver, alternate transportation or a safe place to stay. “Having a plan before you go out can help keep you safe,” said Depue. “Because law enforcement organizations plan statewide sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols Dec. 5-12, it might also keep you out of legal trouble.” For more information, visit www.savemolives. com/impaired-driving. html. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over logos available at www.savemolives. com/impaired-driving. html
Senate districts and 163 current House districts to meet the constitutional requirement that districts be as equal in population as practicable. The Senate redistricting plan has an overall difference in population of 7.46% between its largest and smallest districts. The new plan has four AfricanAmerican majority districts. The House redistricting plan has an overall population difference of 7.80% between its largest and smallest districts. The new plan has 16 African-American majority districts. It also has 2 districts wherein combined racial minority populations comprise a majority. Thus, the House plan has a total of 18 districts where racial minorities constitute a majority of the population. Summary maps and demographic reports describing the new legislative districts are posted on the website: http://oa.mo. gov/bp/redistricting. Additional detailed maps and census descriptions filed with Secretary of State will also soon be available on the website.
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Blanche Irene Williams Blanche Irene Williams, age 90 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at St. Lukes Northland Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Born December 19, 1920 in Yarrow, Missouri, she was the daughter of William J. and Myrtle Lorene (Iaiser) Stewart. On September 27, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri she married Carroll Dean Williams who preceded her in death on September 11, 1980. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Lester Lee Williams; four brothers, Lloyd, Leon, Ray, and Kenneth; and two sisters, Cleta McKeehan and Margaret Helton. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, James Dean and Carol Williams of Cohagen, Montana and William Leroy and Terry Williams of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter, Barbara Pipes of Amarillo, Texas; one brother, William Stewart of Ft. Worth, Texas; three sisters, Zelma Cook of Gif-
ford, Missouri, Lois Foutch of Macon, Missouri, and Betty Correll of Cookville, Tennessee; eleven grandchildren, Todd, Sandy, Mike, Tony, Danny, Kelly, Cathy, Kris, Steve, Alissa, and Jake; and sixteen great grandchildren. Blanche lived most all of her life in Adair and Macon counties. She was employed for several years as a cook at Manor Care Nursing Home in Kirksville. Soon after retirement, she moved to Kansas City to live with her son, Leroy. Blanche was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services wereheld at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Officiating was Pastor Dillon Thurman. Burial was at Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville, Missouri. Visitation will be Monday, December 12, 2011 with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri.
Howard Philip Sewell Sewell, Howard ’Phil’ Philip, age 85, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Monday (November 14, 2011). He was born in 1926 in Atlanta, Missouri. He married his loving wife Clara on June 1, 1945 in La Plata, Missouri after which they moved to Arizona. His life’s work involved automobiles and insurance. He loved the outdoors, nature, and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Clara, children Terry, Timothy, and Cindy, 6 grand children and 4 great grand children. A memorial service was held Saturday December 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Historic First Presbyterian Church, 402 W Monroe St, Phoenix, Arizona, with a reception afterwards in the parlor.
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Joy Brace, 43, of Indianola, IA met her Savior face to face on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 9 at Ankeny Baptist Church, 2842 SW Third Street, Ankeny, IA where Joy attended church while in college. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 10 at the Faith Baptist Bible College Convocation Center in Ankeny conducted by her pastor, Craig Johnson, of Indianola Regular Baptist Church. Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 12 at the McHenry Family Cemetery in La Plata, MO. Florilla Joyce was born in Kirksville, MO on April 25, 1968 to Roger and Linda (McHenry) Crawford. She grew up and completed high school in Greene, IA and college at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA. Attendance at FBBC allowed Joy to participate in a Missionary Apprenticeship Program to Corsica, France. As part of an FBBC music ministry team, she was able to return to Iowa Regular Baptist Camp where she had worked while in high school. There she could combine her love for her Lord and her love for music. Joy married Rod Brace on June 15, 1991. Together they made a home for their four children and worked in Rod’s business, Advanced Problem Solutions. They also made a home for several litters of Miniature Schnauzer puppies which have blessed a number of different families. Joy enjoyed making her own jewelry and scrapbooking. She also used
her creative talents during the 19 years she worked as Superintendent of the Creative Arts Department at the Iowa State Fair. At times Joy was able to use her teaching degree to substitute at Grandview Park Baptist School. She loved the students getting to know them also seeing who her children were having as friends and getting to know them. Also helping out in the drama dept. as that was also one of her loves. Though Joy always valued the gift of salvation granted her by Christ, she proclaimed Him even more during the time of her short illness. She could often be heard to say “God is Good.” Her lasting wish is for God to be glorified through her life and funeral service. Those left to cherish Joy’s memory include her husband of twenty years, Rod; four children, Lydia, James, Elizabeth and Anna all of the family home; parents, Roger and Linda Crawford of Union, IA; grandmother, Orpha McHenry of La Plata, MO; two brothers, Mike (Carla) Crawford of Fort Dodge, IA and Duke (Deb) Crawford of Toledo, OH; and parents-in-law, Jim and Judy Brace from Missouri Valley, IA. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Andrew; and grandparents, John L and Dortha Crawford and Von W. McHenry. Arrangements under the direction of Elliott Funeral Home in Atlanta, Missouri.
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Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dawdy Millicent PhyNell Belt and Adam F. Dawdy of Macon were united in marriage on Saturday, June 25th, 2011. The bride is the daughter of Drew & Becky Belt of Macon. The groom is the son of Les & Debbie Dawdy of Macon. Rev. Martha Jolly, Northeast Area Associate Minister, officiated the 5 o’clock ceremony at First Christian Church in Macon. The altar was adorned with two nickel swivel candelabras and ferns on each side. Alternating pews were adorned with multi-colored zinnia cluster balls attached with navy ribbons. A candle burned in remembrance of their loved ones, Papa Ronald M. Belt, Grandpa Charles F. Dawdy, Aunt Roberta McVicker, and Cousin Clint Hull. Ben Gentry, friend of the bride, provided piano selections throughout the ceremony. Honored guests
at the wedding were grandparents of the groom: Gene & Helen Dwyer of Troy, Cathern Dawdy of Macon and grandparents of the bride: Nellie Skinner of Bevier, and Phyllis Belt of Macon. The candles were lit by Halle Howes, cousin of the bride and Trace Brown, friend of the groom. Halle wore a clover green dress with a navy sash and a wrist corsage of a white rose with hypericum berries. Trace wore a black tuxedo and a boutonnière of hypericum berries. The best man was Johnathon Dawdy, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Eric Brown and Derek Petre, friends of the groom. The ring bearer was Tanner Howes, cousin of the bride. Cedric Belt, brother of the bride and David Wilt, friend of the groom were the ushers. Each of the men wore traditional black tuxedos
with a boutonnières of a single zinnia wrapped in a galax leaf. The maid of honor was Sasha Spencer, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Shelby Stokes and Alyson Thompson, friends of the bride. The bridesmaids wore navy dresses and carried hand-tied zinnia bouquets. Flower girls were Clara Jane Wood, cousin of the bride and Adrienne Dawdy, niece of the groom. The flower girls wore clover green dresses with a navy flower accenting the waist and navy hair accessories. The girls tossed bright colored petals on the white aisle runner. Millicent was escorted to the altar by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Her Michael Miller ivory taffeta sleeveless gown featured delicate seed beading details at the empire waist. The deep V neck and back featured a fitted bodice with additional seed beading at the natural waistline. The asymmetrical ruching gathered at the hip flowing into a semicathedral length train. Her Westwood Collection veil featured pearls scattered throughout. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses, stephanotis and hypericum berries. Adam wore a traditional black tuxedo with a silver vest, a striped tie, and a boutonnière of stephanotis with hypericum berries. Colossians 3:12-17 was read by Amy Fisher, friend of the bride. Ann and Keely McCarty, cousins of the bride sang “Love Never Fails” by Brandon Heath. Traditional vows were promised and rings
were exchanged. While the couple lit the unity candle, Wendy Erickson and Aaron McVicker, cousins of the bride, sang “When God Made You” by Newsong with Natalie Grant. The couple was introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dawdy and walked down the aisle to a personalized rendition of “This Will Be An Everlasting Love” created, sang, and played by Ben Gentry. A slideshow of Adam & Millicent was played as guests were greeted by the new Mr and Mrs. Attending the guestbook and gifts were the bride’s cousins: Chelsey & Devin McVicker and Hannah Wood. Transporting the gifts were the bride’s Aunt Julia & Uncle J.D. Barry and Cousins Jake, Josh, and Jonah. Allison Rowland, cousin of the bride provided the audio & visual effects. Katie Yingling, cousin of the bride was Millicent’s personal attendant. Tyena Bealmer was the floral artist, wedding and reception coordinator. The Silver Rails Event Center in La Plata was the site of the reception. Greeting guests at the reception were the bride’s aunts Ellen Winkler and Susan McCarty. The decorations included personalized railroad crossing signs. White miniature lights, navy round paper lanterns, and paper chain links made of zinnia colors were draped throughout the ceiling. White milk glass vases with a zinnia in each and small white candles were placed on navy cloths on the white linen tablecloths. Trained themed favors were given
to the children. A buffet was served to start the reception. A white iced three tiered cake was topped with the couple’s initials and accented with zinnias. The cake was served by the groom’s aunts, Pam Muensterman, Sandy Sullivan, Jeanne Kirchoff, Karen Clark, Cynthia James, and Sherry Jerome. Bright colored mints were homemade by June Walker, Aunt Rachelle Wood, and Becky Belt. The bride and groom shared their first dance to Keith Urban’s “Only You Can Love Me This Way”. The bride and her father shared a dance to Steve Curtis Chapman’s “Cinderella”. The groom and his mother also shared a dance. The night was filled with celebrating and dancing by all. Following a honeymoon to Table Rock Lake, the couple resides in Macon. A couple’s shower was hosted by the groom’s Aunt Jeanne & Uncle Kenny Kirchoff at their home in Silex on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Sarah Hartung and Linda Orman hosted a bridal shower at the First Christian Church fellowship hall on Sunday, June 5, 2011. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Comfort Inn on Friday, June 24, 2011.
Winter Fishing The mercury has been dropping as winter’s arrival draws near. Many people have gone hunting within the last month, but how about fishing. Northeast Missouri is home to Long Branch, Thomas Hill, and Mark Twain Lakes. There are also numerous other small ponds and lakes available to public fishing. These waters can provide a good fishing trip, though it can also be slightly more challenging in cold months. Long Branch and Mark Twain Lakes have had limited access due to ice the last couple winters, however Thomas Hill Lake is unique with the warm water discharge from the power plant. The warm water discharge keeps the south end of the lake and at least one boat ramp accessible for fishing throughout the winter. Long Branch and Thomas Hill Lakes each have a handicap accessible fishing dock. Fish targeted on these lakes include crappie, hybrid striped bass, catfish, bluegill, and occasionally walleye. Fishing has been good on these lakes recently.
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We stop in the rush of the season to wish you and yours “A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”. Things have been going in a rush as usual. Our weather had been in the 20’s and just cold. We received about an inch of snow on December 6th. Ponds are frozen and a beautiful full moon has appeared again. If you drive thru Gifford you can see a very beautiful Christmas tree in the Gifford park gazebo. Tawyna Worcester, Charles Howe and Alvie Bowers have visited Dimple Lockett this past week. Jerry and Donna Gray attended the Atlanta Music Program Thursday night. They enjoyed seeing and hearing their grandchildren, Alaina, Chase and Zachary Gray play and sing in the program. Amanda and Chad Belfield and children, Claire and Morgan, visited Amanda’s sister and family, Molly, Aaron and Ian Becker in Omaha, Nebraska last week.
Marilyn Sinnock’s visitors were Kevin and Trevor Pipes and Charles Howe this past week. The Friends for La Plata Preservation met Monday night at La Plata Public Library. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the La Plata Elementary Music Program held at the La Plata High School Thursday night. It was most delightful experience. Atalpal II club met Thursday at the La Plata Masonic Lodge in La Plata. They had a gift exchange, a delicious meal and some delightful music. Oklahoma Indians 4-H Club again rang bells for the Salvation Army at C&R Market in La Plata Friday evening. Linda Pyle again visited her mother in Branson to help care for her. December 11, 2011 the Gifford Christian Church held its Christmas supper and Christmas program. The service featured some piano solos by Ellie Reinsch, Libby Reinsch and
Lucas Reinsch, under the leadership of Amanda Belfield. The Christmas message was given by Jacob Haught of Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly. He was accompanied by his friend, Trudy Meyers of Central Christian College. Attending were Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Richard and Sharron Burns, Amanda and Chad Belfield and children, Claire and Morgan, Kirby Bailey, Debbie Newland, Bridgette Bailey, Stephen Vance, Marty Vance, Jean Elliott, Donna Kelly, Doug and Angie Reinsch and children, Libby, Ellie and Lucas, Craig and Sonja Berry of Middlegrove, Donna Gray, Marcie, Seth and Drew Roberts, Jacob Haught and Trudy Meyers.
Green Theatre Work - Ethan Hughes and Possibility Alliance helpers, Jullian Borchard and Mark Becker have been helping Jack Crawford work on the south wall of the Green Theatre. They have the flashing in place with additional help from Bud Payne. (Submitted photo)
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D.C. Trowbridge of Ottumwa, Iowa spent Monday afternoon with Bobby and Verna Buck. Mike Buck was an evening visitor and Dora Lovingier spent Monday afternoon reading Christmas stories to residents at La Plata Nursing Home. Jr. and Virginia Perry visited Pearl Perry and Maxine Perry Monday evening. Also visiting Maxine Monday were Melody Hagar and Susan Slaughter. Tom Cupp visited Maggie Cupp Sunday evening at La Plata Nursing Home. W.R. Buck visited Saturday evening with Bobby and Verna Buck, Eddie Buck was a Sunday visitor. Jackie Williams and Tyra were recent visitors of Betty Jo Williams. LaDonna White spent Saturday night with Adrienne Hamlin. Recent visitors of Marteena Gunnels have Karl and Roberta Byers of Atlanta, Marge Stowe of Macon, Joyce Hammons of Novinger, Nancy Heck, Carol and Kaylan and Tom Burton. Red Powell visited Edwin Larsen last week at La Plata Nursing Home. Guests for supper on November 29th to help Verna celebrate her birthday were Bobby Buck, Eddie Buck, W.R. and Barbara Buck and Eva and Bobbie Miller and Adrienne Hamlin, Nancy McKenzie Adams, Mike Buck, Brad Buck and Katie Parrish.
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Friends For La Plata Preservation Meet
November 7, 2011 the La Plata Friends for La Plata Preservation met at La Plata Library at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Gary Smith. Minutes were read and approved.THE END If your deer season Jack Crawford hasisbeen winding down and you still removing roots and haven’t taken that big workbuck, givebig up. Here are some in ing on don’t the stump things you can try to take that back ofbuckthe theater. of a lifetime at the endHe of season. reportedthe•the flashing is in Don’t hunt where anybody has hunted. helped place. BudelsePayne Don’t hunt at times when with the •project everyone elseby has orexcais vating on hunting. the south side • Use strategies no one else of the theater. has tried. Additional • Move your stand to places berm is needed. neither you or anyone else Laura Derrick had rehas ever hunted. l plied to •Cindy Now is alsoabout the time toexget . right into that bedding area ternal masonry, window you’ve been avoiding all season. covering, re-pointing the t It still won’t be easy but mortar trying andthese other aspects tactics could result in the buck you’ve always of the restoration. dreamed about. The liability and building insurance has been reJim Ryan is a member of the newed and paid. RedHead® Pro Hunting Team La Plata Bank called for more tips, changes log onto necessary For name basspro.com on the account, due to the passing of the treasurer. Motion to change to a simple majority as a quorum at the meeting carDecember wk #2 ried. The nominating committee of Cindy, Arlene and Gary will be seeking officers for Vice President, Treasurer and 2 directors. The next meeting will be December 5, 2011 at La Plata Library at 6 p.m. December 5, 2011 the Friends for La Plata Preservation met at 6 p.m. in La Plata Library. Presi-
dent, Gary Smith, called the meeting to order. Previous minutes were given and approved. Treasurer’s report was given. Jack Crawford reported he and Ethan Hughes and Possibility AllianceGIFT workCHRISTMAS it’s almostmore Christmason ers had I know worked and sure it might be a little cold the flashing on the south right now but it can still be a time to catch bass. wall ofgreat the theater. Head for the mouth of a creek Cindy Moore presented that has a vertical drop into the and some cover. Work an upchannel date of the FLPP a jig slowly on light line from deep to concerning shallow and let it sit still By Laws, the Vary your depth, lure namesawhile. on the bank acsizes and presentation. A windy bank concerned may provide count. It also some off-color water and will be an update in the warmerfor fromvoting the wave action. Rocky areas hideouts forto a meetings to are change Kentucky and smallmouth bass, simplenotmajority. to mention an occasional bass. The white election commitKeep a positive attitude (it is tee reported Cindy Christmas you that know?) and keep mind that theVice-Presilargest bass Mooreincaught will be just about every year dent, Arlene comes fromBunch cold water. will be Treasurer, Wava Mc Henry and Legendary Ann angler Bullock Bill Dancewill is of “Bill Dance Outdoors” serve asHost directors effective TV Show January 1, 2012. The Winter For moreFlea tips, log Market onto discussion basspro.com occurred and will be further discussed at the the next meeting. It was voted to change to winter hours for our meeting, with the next meetDecember wk #3 ing being January 2, 2012 starting at 5 p.m. in La Plata Library. Present were Jack Crawford, Cindy Moore, Wava Mc Henry, Evelyn Falls, Sharron Burns and Gary Smith.
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Believe it or not the end of the year is coming sooner than we all think. One of the things you as a farmer (or business person) need to be getting ready to do is a tax estimate. Farmers have some unique opportunities to manage their income taxes and WHITE doing WINTER a tax estimate Throughout much theirthe year before the endofof range, white bass can be is caught the readily way even to indothe that. You heart of winter. also have to be a cash basis White bass are usually not difficult to catch it doesmost part tax payer forbutthe pay to have several varieties of tolures take ready advantage to use with differentof this. fishing conditions and moods While you can have your of the fish. My #1 choice is a tax preparer do for you small white jig with either aithair dressing or small plastic curly (assuming your records tail. Sizes from 3/16—1/32 ounce are in order), you can do are best. If jigs don’t produce, a goodas well. it yourself just choice is a tailspinner such as First you do haveSmall to bring the Blakemore Roadrunner. vibrating lures also can workexpenses your income and well. If they are concentrated forin tight theschools yearon aup-to-date no deep hole, try ¼ to ½ ounce slab spoons or matter who does the essmall blade type lures. timate. That means capital sales such as breeding Edwin Evers is a 11-time livestock andQualifier machinery Bassmaster Classic® as well as capital expenses log onto such Forasmore a tips, bull or machinbasspro.com ery purchases also. Don’t forget to figure in your depreciation for the year too. Once an estimate is prepared you can do some tax planning. You can adBP112323 just your potential sales December wk #5 by postponing some until after the 1st of the year (assuming your tax year runs January to December). You may also need to purchase some fertilizer, seed, mineral or chemicals before the end of the year to lock in a price. Remember that expenses must be justified for price or quan-
tity reasons and not just to lower your tax bill. Farmers are unique due to the large fluctuation in income from year to year caused by weather and prices. Income averaging is another tool farmers have that can help adjust that fluctuation. I suggest that you not wait until the last week of December to do this so you can do some planning. Keep in mind we have some resources to help you with this, including Farmer’s Tax Guides which should be available in a week or so in your county Extension office. REMINDERS
The Missouri Crop Performance Bulletins for Corn (Special Report 585) and Soybeans (Special Report 586) are both printed and a few are available at the Macon County Extension Office now. The information for corn and soybeans are also online now at http://agebb.missouri. edu/cropperf/index.htm. The 2011-2012 Seedling Order Form from the Missouri Department of Conservation is now available at the Macon County office as well as at the county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Don’t wait too long because several of the seedlings go fast.
Wishing You a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the
Mayor, City Administrator, Board of Aldermen, Employees, & Executive Boards of the City of La Plata La Plata City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 26th and and Monday, January 2nd in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. All taxes must be paid at the counter on or postmarked on or before the 31st in order to avoid the penalty.
Paid for by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen privately.
Season’s Greetings May the glow of Christmas brighten your lives all year long.
La Plata R-II School District Board of Education, Administration, Faculty, Staff & Students
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION
THE HOME PRESS December 14, 2011
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In Re: The Estate of In Re: The Estate of Delbert K. May, Wilfred Avery Smoot, Deceased Deceased Estate No. 11MA-PR00076 Estate No. 10MA-PR00028 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GRANTED
NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Delbert K. May, Decedent. On November 29, 2011, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Lois Holman was appointed personal representative of the estate of Delbert K. May, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The names, business addresses, and phone numbers of the personal representative is: Lois Holman, 904 W. Bourke Street, Macon, Missouri 63552; (660) 395-2552. The Personal Representative attorney's name, business address and phone number is: Paul Parkinson, 218 N. Rollins, Suite 103, P.O. Box 596, Macon, Missouri 63552; (660) 385-5216. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent's death: November 13, 2011. Date of first publication: December 7, 2011.
To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Willfred Avery Smoot, Decedent: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri, on such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.
(Supervised Administration)
Barry V. Cundiff Attorney 2211 E. Normal, PO Box 7546 Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 665-7785/665-7786 fax Barbara Thompson Personal Representative 225 W. Clark La Plata, Missouri 63549 Dates of publication are November 23 and 30 and December 7 and 14, 2011.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Yvette M. Callison and Todd W. Callison , dated April 11, 2005, and recorded on April 18, 2005, Document No. 20050853, in Book No. 855, at Page 321 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Macon County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on /s/ Ann Henry January 11, 2012, at 1:30 Probate Clerk PM, at the South Front Door Dates of publication are De- of the Macon County Courtcember 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011. house, Macon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: The Estate of Kermit Clayton Bane II, Deceased Estate No. 11MA-PR00077
Lots 1, 2, and 3 in Block 5, in BABCOCK’S SECOND ADDITION to the town of Atlanta, Macon County, Missouri , commonly known as 117 E. Goodding Street, Atlanta, MO, 63530
subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, cov(Small Estate) enants and encumbrances now To All Persons Interested In of record, if any, to satisfy the The Estate of Kermit Clayton debt and costs. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Bane II, deceased. On November 30, 2011, a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the descendent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. All creditors of the decedent, who died on May 22, 2011, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration. Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. Date of first publication: December 7, 2011. /s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk
City Shed - The City of La Plata Street Shed is once again up and running after the fire that destroyed the building and several pieces of machinery and vechiles inside at the time of the flames.
James D. Smiser, Successor Trustee First Publication: December 14, 2011. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com <http://www.Southlaw.com> NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 96051 / Invoice No. 96051548680).
Dates of publication are DeDates of publication are De- cember 14, 21, 28, 2011 and January 4, 2012. cember 7 and 14, 2011.
NOTICE OF ELECTION La Plata Community Fire Protection District NOTICE OF FILING Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters residing in the La Plata Community Fire Protection District, La Plata, Missouri, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 for the purpose of electing the following:
Persons interested in filing for these positions may do so in the La Plata City Clerk’s Office at 101 South Gex Street, La Plata, MO. Filings will be taken during regular office hours beginning Tuesday, December 13, 2011, and will close at 5:00 p.m. January 17, 2012.
TOPS MO #877 Meet
TOPS MO#877 La Plata met Tuesday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with 6 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges and the “TOPS Red Song” led by Karen C. Roll call was “How do you like this weather?” Best TOPS loser was Karen C. and runner up was Karen L. Veva was best KOPS loser with Barbara G. as runner-up. December 13th will be our Christmas meal and grab bag gift exchange. The weigh-in and meeting will be at the regular time. The members are enjoying the Advent calendars Karen C. gave us a couple of weeks ago. Our “Dime Weight Loss Contest” is still going strong. A real effort this time of year. Our weekly challenge is to concentrate on protein and low fat grams by eating more tuna, salmon, chicken and fresh or frozen fish. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 323-5244 for more information.
Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Macon County, Missouri gives notice of an election for the position of Director for Sub District #1 and Sub District #4 to be held on April 5, 2012. The terms of Charles Wilson Jr. and Rusty Timbrook will expire in 2012. Candidates may file for the position with the Clerk of the District at the District’s office located at 28890 Highway 63, Macon, Missouri. The office is one and one-tenth-mile north of the Junction of U.S. Highways 36 & 63 on the East Side of Highway 63, Macon, Missouri. The first day for filing is December 13, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. and the deadline for filing is January 17, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Qualifications for directors are as stated in Missouri Revised Statutes 247.060. Candidates for director shall be a vote of the District, shall reside in the Sub-District, have resided within the Water District one whole year immediately prior to his election or if not a voter resident of said district, shall have received service from the district at his or her primary place of residence one whole year immediately prior to his or her election, be at least 25 years of age, and shall not be delinquent in payment of their taxes at the time of their election.
COUNTY CLERK’S NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION FEBRUARY 7, 2012 CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION Notice is hereby given that a primary election will be held on February 7, 2012, for the purpose of nominating candidates for federal office, to be voted for at the general election to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The regular polling places will be open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Listed below is the name and post office address of each candidate for nomination, together with a designation of the office for which he is a candidate, and the party or principle that he represents. ballot of each party. I further certify the foregoing party emblems of the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian and Constitution parties, respectively, in accordance with section 115.385, Revised Statues of Missouri. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
For U.S. President
Barack Obama, PO Box 8102, Chicago, IL 60680 Randall Terry, 101 Cantwell Ct., Purgitsville, WV 26852 Darcy G. Richardson, 7810 Fox Tail Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32219 John Wolfe, 707 Georgia Ave., Ste. 401, Chattanooga, TN 37402
LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATES
For U.S. President
James Orland Ogle III, 1223 Clinton Road, Sacramento, CA 95825
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of my office in the City of Jefferson, State of Missouri, this 28th day of November, 2011.
Robin Carnahan Secretary of State COUNTY CLERK CERTIFICATION CONSTITUTION CANDIDATES
For U.S. President REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
For U.S. President
Gary Johnson, PO Box 1858, El Prado, NM 87529 Herman Cain, PO Box 2158, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Mitt Romney, 585 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109 Michael J. Meehan, 3065 Armona Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129 Rick Perry, PO Box 1708, Austin, TX 78767-1708 Keith Drummond, PO Box 5669, Katy, TX 77491 Jon Huntsman, 1850 Elm St., Ste. 2, Manchester, NH 03104 Michele Bachmann, 2550 M St., NW, Washtington, DC 20037 Rick Santorum, PO Box 37, Verona, PA 15147 Ron Paul, 8000 Forbes Pl., Ste. 200, Springfield, VA 22151
CERTIFICATION State of Missouri Secretary of State I, Robin Carnahan, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct list, containing the name and address of each person who has filed in my office a written request to be included and is qualified to be voted on at the Presidential Preference Primary Election to be held February 7, 2012. The order in which candidates’ names are listed is the order they are to appear on the Presidential Preference Primary
I, Shirley Sims, County Clerk within and for the county of Macon do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list as certified to me by Robin Carnahan, Secretary of State, State of Missouri, of the candidates entitled to be voted for at the Presidential Preference Primary Election to be held February 7, 2012. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal. Done at my office this 14th day of December, 2011. (SEAL)
/s/ Shirley Sims Macon County Clerk
The polling places will be open from the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. during which time any person properly registered to vote in the county will be given the opportunity to cast their ballot.
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Farmer’s Tax Guide
Santa At Horseshoe Club - The Clarence Horseshoe Club held its 3 Annual Santa and Friends on Sunday, December 4th. Along with Santa and his elf this year, there were reindeer, a live Snowman and a live Present to visit with the kids. There was free hot chocolate and cookies for all as well as a special drawings and gift bags for all the kids which included an orange, apple, candy cane, Christmas bubbles and Christmas noise putty! The winners of this year’s drawings were: Sherry Kendrick, William Hendricks and John Greenwood. This was the third year the Clarence Horseshoe Club has held the event and each year there has been more added. Plans are underway for another character to be added for next year!
It’s almost the end of another year and that means it is tax time again. University of Missouri Extension offices now have a great tool to assist you here at tax time. The Farmer’s Tax Guides have been produced by the IRS and Universities across the country for many years. They are the best resource I know of for farmers on income tax questions and issues of all kinds and best of all they’re still free. The Farmer’s Tax Guide has what’s new for 2011 as well as 2012 (of course unless the government changes things which they very well might) as well as many important reminders such as when 1099 forms are due, etc. Don’t forget that late fees for 1099’s have doubled starting this year so you don’t want to forget. 1099 forms along with other informational forms should be in our office any day now as well so stop by and get yours (there is a small fee for them). The other thing about the guides is they can answer most all of your questions related to what you can and can’t do tax-wise. Keep in mind that you (and not your preparer) are responsible for your taxes so this guide can help you keep the laws and issues straight. You can also access this publication (publication 225) online at www.irs.gov but it is 90 pages long and unless you have high speed Internet access it would take a long time to download. Again, they are free and available now at our office (1st floor of the courthouse in Unionville) so stop by and pick one up. 1099 forms should be in very soon and they are available for a small fee.
The Elmer Community Christmas Supper was a great success with over 60 attending from Elmer, La Plata, Ethel and surrounding communities. Santa made an appearnce to the delight of the children. Dean and Pam Burris spent Saturday and Sunday with Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton in Trenton. They celebrated Melanie’s birthday on Sunday. They attended church with them at Hatton Chapel and Gilman
City on Sunday morning. Sunday evening they attended the Christmas supper and program at Hatton Chapel. Mady was Mary in the Christmas pageant and Melanie and Pam sang “What Child Is This”. Elmer Baptist Church had 17 in attendance Sunday and Bill Victor was the speaker. Next Sunday is the Christmas program on Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. with a carry-in meal to follow. Everyone is welcome.
Christmas Cheer and a Happy New Year It gives us great pleasure to extend our sincere greetings to our customers. Kenny Little Jorgen Skjeveland Dalton Smith Andrew Perry Luke Bode John Boren John Long Kera Bingham Carol Buck Molly Safley Samantha Groseclose Lori Smith Chloe Sykes
Brent Orbin Michelle Freuh Pat Perusich Caleb Askew Crystal Sears Jordan Robinson Becky Baker Lynnette East Nick Myers Erich Seigler Linda Swinney Birdie Buck Glenna Noel
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