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VOL. 136 No. 29
La Plata, Missouri 63549
January 25, 2012
Carvajal... 2011 Coach Of The Year Award
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City of La Plata Special Meeting The City of La Plata will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 25th at 3:00 for the purpose of “Golf Course Manager”. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers.
Lions Club - On Saturday, January 21st the La Plata Lions Club held their annual Soup, Chili and Pie Supper. Several hungry customers from Northeast Missouri enjoyed the meal.
Steve Carvajal of La Plata High School has been selected by the NFHS Coaches Association to receive the 2011 Coach of the Year award at the state level in the sport of Baseball. The NFHS Coaches Association is the official national coaches association of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The NFHS recognizes coaches at the state, sectional and national level.
La Plata HS Basketball Tourney Brackets, sponsors, prices, entertainment and teams for the La Plata HS Basketball Tournament... SEE PAGE 6
AHS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll The honor roll for Atlanta Junior and Senior High is out. SEE PAGE 4
Macon County Moving Forward On Lease With MoDOT
Macon County, the City of Macon, Macon County Economic Development Corporation staff and MoDOT, are working together to provide space in the former MoDOT District II Office for the creation of new jobs. “We are very excited to be working with potential employers to provide additional office space for jobs in our county,” said Macon County commissioner Jon Dwiggins. A lease agreement with Macon County was signed by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at the last meeting to authorize the lease with an option to purchase. “We’re pleased the Highway Commission took this approach as it allows us to offer space for start up businesses and job creation,” Dwiggins said. There is already one com-
pany interested in moving into the former district office. Macon County will be given up to 10 years to create new jobs equal to value of the property. Once the total combined salaries created by the new positions are equal to the present market value of the property, the ownership of the property will be transferred to the county. “There is additional interest in the garage facility located behind the former district office, and we are working with another company to complete this process,” Dwiggins said. He anticipates another announcement to come later this winter. MoDOT will continue to develop a regional building located just north of Macon within its existing facilities.
Volunteers Preparing 600 Homemade Pies For Fundraiser The frozen cherry or peach pies will be made from scratch by the church ladies. This is the second year the ministry will provide cherry pies filled with Michigan cherries. Last year, CWOW volunteers prepared 300 cherry pies and sold-out within one week. The nine-inch pies will be sold in hinged containers ready to be baked or frozen. They will also include baking instructions. “We are hoping advance orders will help move
even more pies this year,” said Erica Baker. “We also offer the sixth pie free for folks that purchase five pies. This option was quite popular last year.” The pies will be delivered just prior to Valentine’s Day and prepared on February 10 and 11, 2012. The cost per pie is $8 and free delivery is available to those living in the area. Those purchasing five pies will receive the sixth free, for a total of $40 for six pies. “If frozen, these pies
can impress folks all year. We had great feedback in 2011 and enjoy working together to prepare the pies,” added Baker. “It is a fun team project for the church.” To place an order, contact Erica Baker at Church WithOut Walls, Atlanta, MO: (660) 473-6300 or houseofbakers@gmail. com. Pictured: Teen volunteers Danielle Welch and Demetri Thomas prepare the filling for 300 pies in 2011.