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Blanche Meeks La Plata, Missouri USPS-299800 Vol.136, No.30 LaPlata, MO, 63549 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 50 Cents
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
FLEA MARKET FOR A CAUSE
Serving Macon County Since 1876
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CITY OF LA PLATA SELLS PROPERTY See story on page 2A
RIGGINS SIGNS
See story on page 8A
TIGERS VS. TIGERS ENDS IN A SPLIT DECISION
Photo by Randy Bunch
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Approximately 15 booths were selling items at Christy’s Auction House on Saturday, January 28 while participating in the Friends For La Plata Preservation Annual Flea Market. Items ranging from baked to homemade jewelry, books, knick knacks and trinket’s were sold from 9:00 to 3:00.
Murder Suspect Arrested In La Plata
GRAVES
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On Friday, January 27 the Brashear Tigers hosted the Canton Tigers on the hardwood. The orange and black lady Brashear Tigers powered their game to the end with a final of 67 to 61. Brashear led the entire contest going to the locker rooms at half time with a score of 37 to 27. Scoring for the Lady Tigers were Olivia Thompson 5, Shelby Salter 24, Ashley Moncrief 2, Meredith Thomas 26, Alexa Acton 3, Chandi March 2 and Nikki Moncrief 5. The boys game did not end in the same tone as the Brashear Tigers fell to the Canton Tigers 41 to 77. Scoring for the Tigers were Nick Bradshaw 4, Joseph Woods 5, Hayden Housman 6, Sam Smith 3, Taren Treasure 6 and Joe Clarkson 17.
Thursday, January 26, 2012, Macon County Sheriff Robert Dawson received a phone call from the detectives of the Washington Parish Louisiana Sheriff’s Office stating they had information a murder suspect Jerry Ronald Graves, date of birth, May 26, 1976 was visiting family at at location in the La Plata area.
At 2:30 p.m. deputies from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, an officer from the La Plata Police Department and troopers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol went to the location in La Plata and made contact with a family member, and it was determined the subject was in town. Sheriff Dawson said “A short time later the suspect was observed in a vehicle, officers conducted a vehicle stop and captured without incident.” The suspect Jerry Ronald Graves is currently being held in the Macon County Jail without bond, and is awaiting extradition back to Louisiana. The agencies assisting in the capture of the suspect were Macon County Sheriff’s Office, La Plata City Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
La Plata Police Assist In Murder Suspects Arrest On January 26, 2012 the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office in the State of Louisiana contacted the La Plata Police Department in reference to a 1st degree murder suspect possibly residing in the La Plata area. A joint interagency law enforcement team comprised of the La Plata Police Department, Macon County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a targeted location and apprehended the suspect without incident. Below is the story that was posted November 8, 2011 by Fox News 8 in Louisiana.
Washington-Parish Man Found Stabbed To Death The mayor of this small town in Washington Parish calls a recent murder one of the worst things that’s happened there in almost 70 years. Sunday morning, 63-year-old Tilly McCain was found by his grandson, lying on his kitchen floor and stabbed to death. Investigators believe whoever perpetrated the crime possibly knew the victim, according to Deputy Criminal Chief Scott Blair of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office. And they think McCain tried to fight off his assailant. McCain had only moved into his home four months ago. Investigators say they are interviewing family members, friends, and any acquaintances of McCain’s. They’re hoping the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab’s investigation will reveal more evidence in the case.
LA PLATA ELEVATOR TO CLOSE ADM has recently made the difficult decision to close some elevators that are less efficient and difficult to expand. Added to the list of closure is the La Plata location. ADM is discontinuing the purchase and receiving of grain in La Plata. The eleva-
Walk-In Good Will Donation
tor will remain open through the winter with operations moving to Novelty shortly thereafter. For customers with written contracts to be delivered to La Plata, ADM will be working with them to find the alternative delivery point of
Baring, Novelty, Shelbina and Labelle. The ADM employees at La Plata, Dale Matteson and Tyler Perry have accepted positions within the company at other locations. ADM stressed that their experience and service are highly val-
ued in the company and are happy to report they will be staying with ADM’s team. For anyone with questions they may be directed to Todd Phillips or Sam Huenefeldt in Quincy at 1-800-4487692.
Romantic Candle Light with DJ Service & Dancing
hosted by La Plata Christian Ministries Food & Clothing Distrbution Centers - Donations Accepted and Go Towards Christian Ministries Services Dinner is $20.00 donation per couple. Contact Stephanie Allen For Dinner Reservations at 660.342.2158.
Sunday, February 12 • Silver Ralls Event Center