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Stump Your Friends
Last weeks “Stump Your Friends” was Pam Burris. It was guessed by Bobbi Miller. Verna Buck also took a stab at it, guessing Bridgett St. Clair. Sorry Verna, keep trying. If you have pictures of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to have them.
American Legion
THE HOME PRESS January 18, 2012
TOPS TOPS MO877 La Plata met Tuesday, January 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with 8 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Roll call was, “what have you done outside in our days of warmer weather?” TOPS best loser was Barb Y. with Nancy as runner-up. Best KOPS loser was Barbara G. who stayed the same. Gail gave each member a 13 week “TOPS Daily Do It” planner to record our food amounts, calories, starches, fruits, milk, veggies, meat/protein, fats and free foods. Also we are encouraged to have a weekly goal concerning our weight loss or anything we want to improve upon. At the end of the 13 weeks we can compare our beginning weight and measurements with our ending numbers. We are having fun with our “Dime” weight loss contest. Our plans for our TOPS 30th anniversary celebration are moving along. Gail heard from Nita Blazer, our Area Coordinator. SRD (State Recognition Day) wil be in March at St. Louis, the theme is “Colors Of Your Life”. Calendar Ginger read Nita’s letter, “TOPS in Touch”. Janet read “Twas the Month After Christmas”, a humorous take on the familiar Christmas poem. Our weekly challenge is to report on our goal for the week and whether or not we attained it. Anyone interested in visting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660.651.3025 for more information.
Elmer News
The American Legion and Auxiliary of Post 282 will meet Wednesday evening, January 25th at 6:00 p.m. A district officer will be the guest. All veterans We would like to extend and wives welcome. We our deepest sympathy to welcome all ladies with the family of Beulah Salservice connections to join lee who died last Tuesday. us. Her son and family, Tom and his wife Martaun and daughter, Beth Ownbey lived in Elmer for a few years. We would also like to extend our sympathy to The Upsilon Mu Chap- the Bro. Russ Lasley, who ter of Beta Sigma Phi met was pastor at Elmer Bapon January 4, 2012 at the tist Church from January home of Hostess, Susan 6, 2008 until August 14, Hamilton. Co Hostess was 2011. He was killed in vehicle accident in Iowa on Polly Matteson. The evening meeting Thursday morning. Elmer Baptist Church was called to order by had Jerry Platz from ShelPresident Charlotte Bailey. There were 15 members bina as speaker on Sunday present and 10 absent. morning. His message Reading of the December was taken from Galatians Minutes and Treasure re- 4:4 In fullness of time and port was given by Record- God’s timing. He allowed ing Secretary, Donna Het- us time before worship began to pray for Bro. Russ tinger. The Social on January Lasley’s family and say 14th will be held at the what was on our heart. home of Greg and Linda January 22 and January 29 Steve Long from MarceSmoot. The Service Committee line will be the speaker. Those attending Bro. discussed the upcoming February projects for the Russ Lasley’s visitation Nursing Home and the Se- Sunday evening from Elmer Baptist Church nior Tea. Polly Matteson present- were David Baker; Alvina ed a program on “Wine Howe; Beulah Aldinger; Phil and Sarah Sanders Etiquette”. Meeting was adjourned. and Dean and Pam Burris.
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MVC Dean’s List
Dr. Sharon Weiser, chief academic officer for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2011 Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester; and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. The following students from the area were named to the Dean’s List: Julie Jacobs of New Cambria, Mallory White of Marceline and Ashley Troyer of Jacksonville. About Missouri Valley College Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. MVC offers over 40 academic programs, study abroad program, extracurricular activities, and 13 sports. The most popular majors include education and business, and the newest majors are nursing, graphic design, dance, and hospitality/tourism management. Above all, Valley is committed to student success.
Alma Baker, Mary Harvey, Dorene McNew and daughter, Verna Buck and Leland Collins assisted with Bingo Friday afternoon at the La Plata Nursing Home. William Fredman and Marquerite Hodges visited Bobby and Verna Buck Friday afternoon at La Plata Nursing Home. Also visiting were Gene and Donna McClanahan of Atlanta. They also visited Marteena Gunnels and Robert Wheeler. Ray Kirkpatrick, Carol Carlson, Jack Settle of Ethel, Kenny Shaffer, Jimmy Overstreet of Kirksville, Robert Wheeler, Glen Pippin joined Red Roberts for music at La Plata Nursing Home on Monday evening. Robert and Garna Fredman hosted a birthday dinner for William Fredman Sunday. Other 2. guests were Larry and
The Atlanta Hornets hosted the La Plata Bulldogs on Tuesday, January 10th. The Lady Hornets fell to the Lady Bulldogs, 24 to 54. Scoring for Atlanta were: Samantha Reed 2, Ashton Ross 6, Shalyla Collier 2, Katy Baker 4, Amelia Smothers 6 and Maddie Cuppy 4. The boys also took a loss to La Plata 66 to 73. Scoring for the boys were: Mick Garnett 4, Dylan Hruska 14, Vincent Elrod 21, Lance Weber 4, Tagan Brookhart 21 and Dale Magers 2. Atlanta girls saw a win against Bucklin overpowering them 46 to 11. Scoring for Atlanta were: Samantha Reed 19, Ashton Ross 12, Shalyla Collier 2, Katy Baker 4, Amelia Smothers 3 and Maddie Cuppy 6. It was a double victory night for Atlanta as the boys also won their game 58 to 32 against the Bulldogs. Scoring were: Mick Garnett 7, Dylan Hruska 10, Vincent Elrod 2, Zach Brown 6, Lance Weber 11, Korbin Gunnels 2, Tagan Brookhart 15, Lane Waddle 3 and Dale Magers 2. The Hornets hosted Higbee for their Homecoming game on Friday, January 13th. The Lady
Debbie Fredman, Jennifer Fredman and Jeff Hall of La Plata, Carrie Gregory of Brookfield, Amanda and John Hatfield and family of Columbia. Visitors of Marteena Gunnels at La Plata Nursing Home last week were Roger and Mary Jarman, Candy Wait, Nancy Heck, Marge Stowe of Macon, Brenda Lee and Karl and Robert Byers of Atlanta and Samantha Hogenson of Springfield. Juanita and Leroy McConnell were among those attending services for Juanita McCarty in La Plata last Monday. W.R. and Barbara Buck and Eva, Bobbi Miller and Emily Hettinger enjoyed the ballgame in La Plata Friday evening where Adrienne Hamlin and Nancy McKenzie Adams participated in the cheerleading routines.
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Hornets won their contest 55 to 49 against the Tigers. Scoring for the Lady Hornets were: Samantha Reed 12, Ashton Ross 10, Shalyla Collier 5, Katy Baker 10, Amelia Smothers 9 and Maddie Cuppy 9. The girls are now 2-11 overall and 1-4 in conference. The feel of victory fell short as the boys lost their game by 5 points with a score of 47 to 52. Scoring for the Hornets were: Mick Garnett 8, Dylan Hruska 8, Zach Brown 5, Lance Weber 16, Tagan Brookhart 8 and Dale Magers 2. The boys are now 3-10 overall and 2-3 in conference.
The La Plata Bulldogs traveled to Atlanta and came home with a win of 73-66. Scoring for La Plata were Seth Brown 3, Andrew Perry 10, Taylor Herron 8, Peyton Swift 8, Weston Smith 15 and Lee Clark 2. The Bulldogs hosted
Macon County for their Homecoming on January 13th coming out with a victory of 66 to 54. Scoring for La Plata were Seth Brown 8, Andrew Perry 6, Taylor Herron 15, Tanner Riggins 3, Peyton Swift 14 and Weston Smith 20.
Thanks So Much...
A big thank you to the First Responders, Macon County Ambulance and Air Evac Life Team for coming to my assistance and the Boone Hospital doctors and nurses for your care. Thanks for the phone calls and cards. And special thanks to Mary for coming by every morning to see if I needed help with anything.
Stella Tuggle
La Plata Lady Bulldogs Top Linn County After a 5-2 start before Christmas break, the Lady Bulldogs came out in their first game back after the break with a solid home victory over Linn County 58-32. The girls led 11-8 after the first quarter after dealing with some early foul trouble. The Bulldogs came out in the 2nd quarter with 16 points led by Makay Belt with 7 in the quarter and 12 first half points. The halftime score was 27-15. In the second half, the Lady Bulldogs put up 31 points to Linn County’s 17 to go on to the victory. La Plata’s offense was sparked by several players on the defensive end with key steals and key rebounds leading to some easy fast break scores. The Lady Bulldogs had huge offensive contributions from Rachel Shahan with 24 points and Makay Belt with 23. Morgan Kimmel had 5 steals and Taylor Snodgrass had 5 assists. The Lady Bulldogs are now 6-2 with a 3-0 Conference Record. La Plata Gets 4th Conference Win And 7th Overall Win By Beating Atlanta The La Plata Lady Bulldogs are now 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the conference.
On Tuesday night, the girls traveled to rival Atlanta for a key midseason matchup. The Lady Hornets have struggled on the season but played extremely hard. La Plata jumped out to a 17-8 first quarter lead as Rachel Shahan scored 9 in the quarter. Morgan Kimmel, Molly Safley, and Mallory Eitel all scored a bucket apiece in the 2nd quarter and the Bulldogs led 23-14 at the half. In the third quarter the Bulldogs came out with more hustle and more intensity as they put on the full court press. Rachel Shahan scored 7 in the quarter. Taylor Snodgrass, Morgan Kimmel, and Mallory Eitel all had 2 steals in the quarter to lead the charge. The Bulldogs opened the game up in that quarter scoring 25 points to Atlanta’s 5. The final score ended 54-24. The Lady Bulldogs were led in scoring by Rachel Shahan with 20 points and Makay Belt with 12. Mallory Eitel added 8. Molly Safley had 6. Morgan Kimmel chipped in 4 and Taylor Snodgrass added 3. Jen McIntyre made a free throw. The Lady Bulldogs will now host Macon County on Friday night for Homecoming.