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WALTER GLADBACH La Plata, MO USPS-299800 Vol.136, No.26 LaPlata, MO, 63549 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 50 Cents
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HUNTER EDUCATION TRAINING CLASSES The dates and times have been set for two Hunter Education Courses in Macon County. The courses will be held February 24-25 at the La Plata Masonic Lodge and March 16-17 at the Crossroads Christian Church in Macon. Classes will meet Friday evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Participants must be age 11or older. Pre-registration is required online at http://register-ed.com . Contact Conservation Agent Matt Bergfield at (573)6730009 with questions.
MDC TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE ON CWD FOUND IN MACON COUNTY Two positive results for Chronic Wasting Disease are first for freeranging deer in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will hold two open houses on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to further inform the public about two cases recently found in free-ranging adult bucks in northwest Macon County. MDC staff will update attendees on efforts to obtain more tissue samples for CWD testing by working with local landowners on sampling additional deer in the area. MDC staff will also be available to answer questions and provide information on managing private land for deer. The CWD Informational Open House will be held in Macon County on Feb. 11 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Cambria High School, 501 S. Main St. Sumners added that early cases of CWD tend to cluster in local areas so the additional sampling effort will focus on the immediate area where the CWD-positive deer were harvested. MDC is working with landowners in Linn and Macon counties to sample up to 600 additional deer for CWD testing. MDC will take all harvested deer to a meat processor. Ground venison from each deer will be identified and held separately by the processor pending test results. Landowners will be offered ground venison from deer taken on their property that test negative for CWD. Remaining ground venison from deer that test negative will be donated to the state’s Share the Harvest program for distribution to local food pantries. Deer carcasses will be taken to a certified landfill. MDC received the two positive test results for CWD in January from 1,077 tissue samples taken from freeranging deer harvested by hunters in north-central Missouri during the 2011 fall firearms deer season. The two cases are the first CWD-positive results for free-ranging deer in Missouri. For more information, contact MDC Public Involvement Coordinator Michele Baumer at 573-522-4115, ext. 3350, or Michele.Baumer@mdc. mo.gov.
LHS Cheerleaders performed a dance routine during half-time of the LHS boys game on Thursday evening during the La Plata Tournament. See more photos on page A8.
OATS visits Jefferson City BY RITA COX CORRESPONDENT rita1@lewispnj.com
OATS bus riders from Macon County had the opportunity to travel to Jefferson City on Feb. 1 to show their support of OATS and talk to their congressmen and express their feelings about how
the OATS system is essential and depended on by many people in Missouri. The group from Macon met with Rep. Tom Shively and Senator Brian Munzlinger. Sponsored by the Missouri Public Transportation Association in co-opSee story on page 2A
ABOVE - OATS Bus riders from Macon County enjoy a spring-like day in front of the Capitol Building in Jefferson City during Transportation Day held Feb. 1. LEFT - The Missouri State Capitol Building in Jefferson City was the main stop for OATS riders from all over Missouri on Feb. 1. OATS members talked to legislators about the importance of rural transportation in Northeast Missouri.
HEARTLAND RSVP ASSISTS AREA SENIORS AT LA PLATA LIBRARY Tax season is here again and Missouri Citizens over age 65 are urged to look into the MO-PTC Property Tax Credit. Many who pay rent may also qualify for a refund if their income fits within the guidelines. Filing form MO-PTC with the Missouri Department of Revenue can claim the refund or credit. To qualify for this income tax credit or refund · Home owners- your household income cannot exceed $30,000 or $34,000 if your filing status is “married, filling combined”,
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Renter’s or partial year owner’s- $27,500 or $29,500 if “married, filing combined”, AND · You must have paid property tax on the residence-or-rent for a homestead (including nursing homes, apartments and mobile homes.), If you rent from a facility that does not pay property taxes, you are not eligible for a Property Tax Credit. AND You or your spouse must have been a resident of Missouri for the entire 2011 calendar year.
IN ADDITION, you must meet one of these qualifications: · You or your spouse must be born on or before 12/31/46 · You must be born on or before 12/31/51 and receive surviving spouse social security benefits · Must be 100% disabled · Must be 100% service connected disabled veteran For those who are 65 years of age or over, who think you might qualify or know of someone who might, and if you need assistance in filling out the necessary forms,
contact the Heartland RSVP office at 660.665.8314. Experienced Volunteers will be available after 2/1/12 to assist with filling out and filing MO-PTC Forms. In addition to seniors being assisted in Kirksville, volunteers will also be providing this service at the LaPlata Library on February 9th and 21st between the hours of 8:30 and 12:00pm. Stop by the Library or call 660-3324945 to schedule an appointment.
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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.
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Macon County OATS visits Jefferson City BY RITA COX CORRESPONDENT rita1@lewispnj.com
OATS bus riders from Macon County had the opportunity to travel to Jefferson City on Feb. 1 to show their support of OATS and talk to their congressmen and express their feelings about how the OATS system is essential and depended on by many people in Missouri. The group from Macon met with Rep. Tom Shively and Senator Brian Munzlinger. Sponsored by the Missouri Public Transportation Association in co-operation with Citizens for Modern Transit, the event is designed to allow providers and users of public transit to come together to meet with their legislators. For the past two years, only OATS staff and a few volunteers attended, but, this year riders had the opportunity to participate in large numbers and communicate what OATS means to them and how rural transportation is essential for residents in northeast Missouri. OATS provided transportation to the Capitol for their riders from all over Missouri. The mission of OATS, Inc. is to provide reliable transportation for transportation disadvantaged Missourians so they can live independently in their own communities. Macon County riders told about how the OATS bus enables them to be independent and stay in their
own homes. The system provides transportation to doctor and other appointments, shopping for groceries and household items, hair care appointments and employment. I Traveling on the bus is also a social event, riders share experiences and inquire about friends, family and neighbors. The riders have fun and talk about old times and current events. The pleasant trips usually include an outing to a restaurant. In many circumstances, some people have no one they can call to
help them get somewhere and they don’t want to be a burden to their friends and family. Rep. Shively said it was important to hear from the Macon County OATS members, who rely on the OATS system. Shively greeted the Macon County residents and also provided pizza for their lunch. He said “It is important to get their input and hear their personal experiences.” Shively talked with the group and also posed for pictures with them. As a not-for-profit
three acres in downtown Jefferson City. Inside, the Missouri State Museum has many items of historical significance. The impressive artwork in the State Capitol includes pieces by Thomas Hart Benton and Sir Frank Brangwyn and is very impressive to view. For more information about OATS in Macon County, contact the local northeast region office (573) 588-2103.
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A group of Macon County residents enjoy their day at the state capitol.
Illinois Bend News The Illinois Bend Community Church has hosted several events. Recently the group “Iron Horse and Friends” presented a bluegrass Gospel sing. The church sponsored a “Grief-Stress Recovery” night with plans for follow-up gatherings. The “Sew and So’s” women’s group has begun several projects that include mak-
public transportation system, OATS buses traveled 15,418,331 miles in 2011 to provide service to 87 counties in the Show-Me State. The Macon County riders all commented about the people who drive their bus. They said the drivers are always very courteous and helpful. The buses are handicap accessible and the drivers are always there to help them on and off the vehicle. The group also enjoyed seeing the Capitol building. The Capitol covers
ing quilted seat covers in fellowship hall ,quilt plans and painting the fellowship hall. The church holds a mid-week chapel service called “Terrific Tuesdays” that is open to anyone in the community. The “Builders” men’s group has begun Spiritual-Bible Study and also has service plans for the coming months. The
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church has a cookbook project with plans to have it ready by homecoming. The church will hold Ash Wednesday services that are open to the community and an early breakfast after Easter Sunrise services. The Church Board has set the summer picnic for June 27th with church providing the cook out meat and people bringing covered dishes. The community prayer breakfast continues the last Saturday of the month. The Annual Church Homecoming will remain the last Sunday in September for 2012.
Stump Your Friends Last weeks “Stump Your Friends” was never guessed. We had one wrong guess by Verna Buck who guessed John Rehm, other guesses have been Larry Clay, Gary Simmons and Pete Bangert, Jerry Thomas and Gene Bunch. All still wrong. If you have pictures of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to have them. Send them to
news@maconhomepress. com. If you successfully stump your friends, you’ll win a $5 gift certificate to the Chew Choo Cafe, located inside the La Plata Pharmacy. If someone correctly identifies your photo, they are the winner of the gift certificate. If there is no correct guess after three issues, then the submitter becomes the winner of the gift certificate.
Stump Your Friends Photo Contest ★Rules: Submit a photo of a person or place in or around Atlanta, Elmer, Ethel, La Plata, Brashear, Hurdland, Millard or South Gifford. The photo should be of someone or something a local person would likely know, but the photo does not have to be current or from an obvious angle. It could be 100 years ago or last week. ★Each week we will post the photo on our website, www. maconhomepress.com and print it in the paper. ★The guess must be emailed to news@maconhomepress. com. The date and time of the email will be used to judge the winner. ★If, after a day or two, there is no winner, hints will be added to the website. ★If there is no winner after 3 issues, the person submitting the photo will be the winner of the Gift Certificate. ★Family and close friends of the submitter can not participate. ★Becky’s decisions are final. ★No purchase necessary.
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LOCAL NEWS La Plata Christian Ministries Host Valentine Luncheon/Dinner The La Plata Christian Ministries Food and Clothing Distribution Centers will be hosting a Valentine’s Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12th. This luncheon will be a free-will, walk-in event. The events will be held at the Silver Rails Event Center in La Plata will all donations going towards the nonprofit organization. The Dinner will also be held at Silver Rails Event Center on Sunday, February 12th beginning at 4:30 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. with a romantic candle light dinner which also includes dancing to a D.J. provided. The cost for the dinner will be $20.00 per couple. The event will also have door prize drawings for those attending. The LCM food distribution center serves families with low income that need that extra bounce to help them through the month with food as well as non food items. The center never knows what to expect, however the past few months they have been delivered meats and fresh produce in addition to the non food items such as diapers, paper products, etc. LCM serves on average 165 families per month and approximately 490 people. A huge amount of the donations come from the Food Bank in Columbia that partner with the Feed America Program. Items are also donated individuals and organizations hosting food drives. LCM is not paid for their services, however the hugs and thank you’s are always appreciated. The group is ran solely by volunteers. Monetary donations are not required but are appreciated. However the clothing store does charge for items sold. The Valentine’s fundraiser will be able to help the organization continue serving those that qualify, as well as supplementing funds for rent, utilities for both buildings. Donations are tax deductible and if a receipt is requested, it will be written. The Buddy Program is one that is given to those school children that qualify. Donations of used backpacks, individual pull lids, snacks are being sought. The program sends a backpack home with children and most include juice, soup, snacks, cereal and a pudding or fruit cup. For more information on LCM programs please feel free to contact Stephanie Allen at stephkids3@hotmail. com or phone her at 660.342.2158.
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WILLIS “BILL” D. MELAND
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Anna LoRaine (Triggs) Wempner Anna LoRraine (Triggs ) Wempner, age 99, passed peacefully from this life on January 31, 2012, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Homer and Minnie (Chadwick) Johnson; son, Wilbur Dale Wright and daughter-in-law, Judy Wright; husbands, Morris Wright, Orville Triggs and Walter Wempner; step great-grandson, Anthony Barnes; sisters, Willie Johnson, Miltie Gupton and Jodie Cobb. LoRraine is survived by two step children, David and Betty Triggs; three grandsons, Randy, Terry and Chris Wright; great grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Kandy, Jacob, Guynevere, Adaline, Nikki and Kayla; and nieces, Sheryl (Gupton) Perry and Katy (Gupton) Tisdale. La Plata, Missouri was the place of LoRraine’s birth on July 20, 1912. There she grew up and graduated from La Plata High School. She was later united in marriage to Morris Wright, and to this union one son, Wilbur Dale, was born. They resided in Kansas City, Missouri. Later, she was united in marriage to Orville Triggs. The
couple resided in Oak Grove, Missouri, where they owned and operated the town newspaper, The Oak Grove Banner. LoRraine did some of the writing and much of the managing of the advertising aspect for the paper. Her name was mentioned along with husband, Orville’s, in the University of Missouri School of Journalism texts, for having developed a new linotype process. Upon their retirement, the Triggs moved back to La Plata, where they joined the Methodist Church, and enjoyed being back in LoRraine’s hometown. They also spent many happy winters near Brownsville, Texas, keeping their residence in La Plata. Upon Mr. Trigg’s death, LoRraine continued to spend winters in Texas, and there she met and married Walter Wempner with whom she spent many more happy years in retirement. LoRraine was much beloved by family and all the caretakers at the John Knox village Care Center, where she spent the last 9 years of her life. Graveside services, under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel, will be officiated by Reverend Stan East at the La Plata Cemetery, La Plata, Missouri on Tuesday, February 7 at 1:00 p.m.
Suspect Eludes La Plata Police On February 3rd at approximately 11:32 p.m. an officer with the La Plata Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of July Road and State Highway 156. During the traffic stop the officer became suspicious of the drivers identity.The driver resisted detention and fled the area on foot. After engaging in a short chase the officer returned to the suspect vehicle and
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detained the three passengers. The officer was able to obtain the wallet and identification belonging to the driver and identified the driver as Jason T. Clair. Clair had an active felony warrant out of Scotland County for Child Neglect with a bond set at $250,000.00. Clair was last known to be staying at a residence in the 400 block of South Gex in La Plata.
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A search was performed on the residence and Clair was not located, but items that were believed to be marijuana, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia were discovered. Corey C. Brown was arrested on-scene and later released on summons for Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia by the La Plata Police Department. A warrant request and probable cause statement has been com-
pleted in regards to Clair and will be filed with the Macon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The La Plata Police Department was assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Clair please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
Attend A Local Church Of Your Choice Each Week
La Plata First Baptist Church Interim Pastor La Plata United Atlanta Christian David Gottman Methodist Church 9:45 am Sunday School www.gbgm-umc.org/umcmtzion Minister Barry Richardson 10:40 am Worship Service Rev. Denzil Thomas 9:30 am Sunday School 6:00 pm Evening Worship 8:00 am Worship Service 10:20 am Morning Worship Mon. 6pm Awana 12 pm 2nd Wednesday UM 5:00 to 6:30 pm Sunday (during school year) Women night JAM 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study 6:00 pm Sunday Bible Study youth 6:30 to 8:00 pm
La Plata Christian Lighthouse Assembly New Hope Methodist Church of God Reformed Church Pastor Jeremy Lobdell Pastors Glen & Rev. Jim Maxey 9:30 am Sunday School Ginger Henley 9:15 amSunday School 10:40 am Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 6:00 pm Sun. Eve. Bible Study 10:45 am Worship Service 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 pm Services Sun. at 6:00 pm La Plata Community Wed. Service 6:00 pm Illinois Bend Presbyterian Community Church Reverend John Becker Atlanta Pastor John Davison Contemporary Worship 332-7779, Highway 3 9:30 am Sunday School Atlanta Baptist Church 8:00 am Breakfast every 10:40 am Worship Brother Chance Gless Sunday 6:00 am Friday Mens 9:30 am Sunday School 8:30 am Sunday Worship Small Group 10:30 am Morning Worship
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Atlanta United Methodist Church Rev. Denzil Thomas 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 10am 4th Wed. Loch Haven Bible Study 5:30 pm 1st Thur. UM Women 3:15-5pm Tuesday Adventure Club 7:00 pm 4th Wednesday Home Pioneer 4-H 6:30 pm 4th Wednesday Movie Night
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Willis “Bill” D. Meland Willis Duane Meland, age 84, of Macon, Missouri passed away Saturday (January 28, 2012) at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. Willis was born on April 2, 1927 in Bismark, North Dakota, the only child of the late Carl and Ella (Rasmussen) Meland. He is survived by a son, David Stewart Meland and two cousins, Beverly Farmer of Cody, Wyoming and Jackie Graham of Powell, Wyoming and friends. Willis received his high school education in Driscoll, North Dakota, A.B.S. Degree from North Dakota State University, his Master’s Degree in education from the University of Washington and had also worked on his PhD at the University of California. He had also been employed by Trailways
Transportation System as a bus driver for several years. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1955 during which time he served abroad the aircraft carrier, USS Hornet as a yeoman. He had resided in Kirksville, Atlanta and had resided at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon since 1992. Bill was a Lutheran by Faith. Graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, east of Atlanta, Missouri. Tom Hasselbring and Lois Noland will share special memories of Bill. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Elliott Funeral Home in Atlanta, Missouri. Services are under the direction of Elliott Funeral Home in Atlanta, Missouri.
Lighthouse Assembly of God Announces New Pastors The Henley’s became the new Pastors of the Lighthouse Assembly of God the second week of October, 2011. Both are children of ministers and are native Missourians. They have four children of their own, plus several foster children through the years, 14 grand children and 6 great-grand children. The Henley’s traveled as a singing group for twenty plus years, along with Children’s Ministry and Adult Ministry. They have done three years short term over seas missions and children training seminars in St. Martin, St. Marten, Anguilla and Trinidad in the Caribbean. They have also traveled to Mexico, Honduras and Romania. The pastored 8+ years in Jamesport, Missouri. Both are excited to be in La Plata and hope to make a lot of new friends. Rev. Ginger Henley is a ventriloquist and does children’s crusades all over the country. She has composed and recorded 5 of her original songs and also recorded a single at the “Ryman”; former home of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Rev. Glen Henley is a home improvement contractor by trade. They pray to be of service in La Plata and are praying for the church to grow.
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Mt. Tabor Baptist Church 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 7:00 pm Sunday & Wednesday Mt. Zion United Methodist www.objg-umc.org/umcmtzion
(South of Redmon) Rev. Denzil Thomas 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Sunday School 7:00 pm 3rd Wed. UM Women Atlanta Church Without Walls www.atlantachurch.blogspot.com goatlantachurch@gmail.com
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Goldsberry Seventh Day Adventists Pastor Pat Stout 9:30 am Sunday Services
Ethel Ethel Christian Church Minister Ken Mason 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship Macon County Larger Parish Ethel Presbyterian Church Pastor Mary Ellen Waychoff 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Sunday School
Gifford Gifford Christian Church Adam Fox 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Church Services
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
EVERYONE ENJOYS A BALLGAME
The Simple Things
Fans of all ages were flooding the bleachers and hallways during the tournament at La Plata last week. This little one was mesmerized by the cheerleaders and all the loud noises, as well as the quick actions up and down the court. Who says you have to know what’s going on to enjoy the game.
BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
I attended the La Plata tournament last week, took some pictures, visited with some friends, saw alot of sweat on the floor! Boy do kids today play hard! I remember when we were kids and played ball. It was serious, don’t get me wrong and did we hold grudges!!! Oh yes we did! Rivals of Atlanta and La Plata and Brashear were so strong that we didn’t have friends from those towns, we were Bulldogs 100%! We didn’t date outside of town, we didn’t party outside of town, we didn’t even have alot of friends from out of town. Wow, times have sure changed, and for the better I might add. I don’t mean that we were unsociable or even rude, but we kept it at home. Kids today have friends from all over the place, and that’s a great thing. I see students talking, dating, hanging out and having dates to prom from local schools, that aren’t so distant, but are also in our school conference. Facebook is a huge social network that makes sure everyone keeps in touch, makes it easy to communicate on a daily basis and lets you create an event, so you no longer have a reason to be unsocial! Unless you don’t have a computer. I have over 1000 friends on this social network, wow, I have totally overachieved my goal of socialism. Is that a word? Socialism? Hmmm.... I don’t know, well I’m using it anyways. I have a way of just talking all the time, never know a stranger, never to shy and always smiling. However, I do have that, very seldom, very stubborn side to me. I know what you’re thinking...Becky, stubborn? No way! I know, crazy huh? I have a fault that I’m going to talk to you about.... I know, again, Becky, a fault? Again, crazy huh? Well I do have one, just one. LOL (remember that from last week? LOL means, Laugh Out Loud! That’s funny because when I started texting and my kids and friends would abbreviate this I thought it meant Love Ya Lots, well, duh, that would be LAL, not LOL. There’s some of the blond I speak of. LOL! Anyway, back to my fault. I tend to have a stubborn side. It’s not that bad, but when I meet someone I create an image and make an opinion of them that sticks with me. Either I like them or I don’t. It’s hard for me to change my opinion, I’ve always been one who feels as though when I meet someone I make a good assessment of them and that assessment just stays. Could be that in ten years you marry into my family, apply for a job with me, save my kid from harm, etc., and I may owe you a very deep and sincere thanks, but that opinion I made of you ten years ago, sticks. Sometimes I wonder, but then, just as I think, maybe I
JEFFCOAT was wrong, which hardly ever happens, they do something to make me realize my first opinion was the right one. On occasion I wish it wasn’t but more times than most I don’t even second guess myself. No one is perfect, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not, but not many people surprise me, not at all. To clear things up, I’m not a snot, I don’t try to keep up with the Jones’, my car isn’t new, my house isn’t better, my family, and I have alot of it in this town, is humble and my heart is huge! I would open my door to just about anyone once. Feed you, let you sleep on my couch, borrow my truck, loan you a few bucks, but cross me, steal from me, lie to me or cheat on me and you are gonna get the cold shoulder. Remember that cliché, “Fool Me Once, Shame On You, Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me”, I usually don’t like the “Shame On Me” part, so I’m not one for second chances. Of course there are people out there I deal with that I’d rather not, but don’t we all have those people in our lives? You know the in-laws, lol, the kid that married yours that wasn’t good enough, the co-workers you’d rather avoid, the parents who think their kids are better than yours...etc, I could go on and on and on. In fact, I think I will. The ones that get irritate me the most are the people who have nothing more than you do and have their noses stuck in the air, OMG (oh, another text abbreviation, it means Oh My Gosh) those are the real eye openers for me. They make me wanna be a better person. Thank you! So I guess the moral of this column is, well I don’t think I have one, but if I did it would be to put yourself out there, try to be that better person, quit trying to be a McCoy when you are a Hatfield (or vise verse), make new friends, but keep the old. I remember a girl scout song we used to sing at camp. “Make New Friends, But Keep The Old, One is Silver and The Other’s Gold”. Good luck to you in your life endeavor or friendships, your nonstubborn-ness (that’s not a word, I made it up) and keep your head high if you are on the other side of the fence, remember, if you jump it, you are still on the other side! In fact, I challenge you to make one new friend this week! Somewhere, somehow someone will make you smile and is waiting for you to make them smile back. Keep It Cool, Bec
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Two Olympic torch runners came to La Plata Elementary School to give an assembly.
~ David and Jaime Janes of La Plata gave birth to a son, Foster Aaron Janes.
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A fired at Neal Thompson’s home claimed all the family’s belongings. No one was severly injured.
~ Grace Williams of Macon and Adair County turned 104.
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A snow and ice storm caused severe damage to several bridges including the Gifford Bridge.
~ The American Legion Hall hosted an all you can eat pancake and whole hog sausage day.
Everyone enjoys trying new recipes. You may find something new to add to your weekly menu. We love to hear from our readers! Please submit your favorite recipe and we will publish it in one of our issues. Mail to Home Press South, PO Box 65, Bevier, MO 63532 Attn: Reader’s Kitchen
CREAMY CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6 ounces egg noodles 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 cup crumbled buttery round crackers 1/2 cup butter Directions Poach chicken in a large pot of simmering water. Cook until no longer pink in center, about 12 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. Bring chicken cooking water to a boil and cook pasta in it. Drain. Cut chicken into small pieces, and mix with noodles. In a separate bowl, mix together mushroom soup, chicken soup, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir together cream soup mixture with the chicken mixture. Place in a 2 quart baking dish. Melt butter in a small saucepan, and remove from heat. Stir in crumbled crackers. Top casserole with the buttery crackers. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, until heated through and browned on top.
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The Macon County budget for the year was $383,188.70.
~ Roy E. Jackson of La Plata was elected to the board of directors of the Farm Credit Board of St. Louis.
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All ladies hats were on sale for $1 at Tansil-Grantges in La Plata.
~ Harley W. Hiatt of Atlanta was honored at the Missouri Farmers Association for growing the most corn per acre. His average yield was 162.22.
1 pound ground beef 1 egg 1 onion, chopped 1 cup dry bread crumbs salt and pepper to taste 1 cup water 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce Directions In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Roll into meatballs about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the meatballs until browned on all sides. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the water, vinegar, ketchup, cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce. Pour over the meatballs, and allow sauce to thicken. Continue to heat until the sauce just starts to bubble.
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La Plata Elementary Honors Students With Awards LES January Student of the Month Grades for grades K-2nd is Alice Pinson. Alice is the daughter of Robert and Cassie Pinson and is in Mrs. Curtis’ 2nd grade class.
LES January Student of the Month for grades 3rd-6th is Sarah Larson. Sarah is the daughter of Blake and Tori Larson and is in Mrs. Lock’s 5th grade class.
Students from La Plata Elemntary School were recently presented various honors. Pictured above are the recipients with their awards. TOP LEFT - Character Award Recipients Pieper Wood, Cutter St. Clair, Brayden Lewis, Gracie Williams, Summer Wood, Zach Fleak, Shaylee Ferguson, Andrew Fleak and Raegan St. Clair. TOP RIGHT - Academic Award Recipients Matthew Lindsey, Taylor Salstrand, Alice Pinson, Harley Carmack, Kendrick Payne, Bryasha Robinson, Sheridyn Bealmer, Laney Jackson and Addison Belfield. BOTTOM LEFT - Behavior Award Recipients Hannah Stewart, Abi Hodges, Noah Mitchell, Madison Bane, Diamond Stewart, Tanner Pipes, Jade Allen, Bethany Jackson, Chloe Ebeling and Drew Roberts. BOTTOM RIGHT - Principals Award Recipients Ciera Miller, Audrey Belfield, Austin Heath, Landyn Knight, Addison Belfield, Cinnamon St. Clair and Riley Case.
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Ronnie Garnett took Helen Garnett to the doctor Friday. Carolyn Read, Linda Phillips, and Dolores Harpster were among those attending the birthday party for Joyce Carnahan Saturday night. Dolores Harpster visited Mariam Farrington of Callao Friday afternoon. Saturday night Sheyenne Klamert and Demetris Thomas visited Rhoda Graham. Buddy Graham of Macon had Sunday supper with Rhoda Graham and Mae Reaser. Buddy Graham of Macon, Jared Graham of Iowa, Mae Reaser, and Sarah Grinder of Macon visited Ryan Graham at Cameron recently.
Dean and Pam Burris attended the Thousand Hills Baptist Association Executive Board meeting on Thursday evening at First Baptist Kirksville. Enjoyed John “Grandpa” Gorham singing a couple songs. The main business of the night was the presenting and voting on the Director of Mission candidate, Richard Nations. His current position is Church Health Strategist for the Baptist Convention of Iowa and Publications Editor of the Iowa Baptist newspaper. He is a native of Winigan, Missouri. Richard was youth minister at La Plata Baptist Church years ago. The group voted for him and he accepted the position and will be taking the position after the first of March. Dean and Pam Burris visited Thursday afternoon with some of Dean’s working buddies and former customers at MFA. Elmer Baptist Church had 15 in attendance Sunday morning and Bro. Steve Long from Marceline brought the message. A student from Truman State is coming next two Sunday, Zac Vicars. There will be no Wednesday night service on February 1, 2012. Elmer Baptist Church had 18 for Sunday school and worship services on February 5, 2012. Zac and Amy Vicars from Kirksville attended our services and Zac preached from Philippians 2:1-11. We have to be united and put others first and be humble and obey the Lord. Zac will be preaching next Sunday, February 12, 2012. Zac and Amy are students at Truman State. Concern citizens are meeting at the Elmer Community Building on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6 p.m. about the change in where we vote.
One and ½ inches of welcomed rain arrived late last week. The weather has been quite nice and good temperatures. One resident reported that she had tulips trying to come through the ground. The weather is quite changeable and very large flock of turkeys in the near by pasture. An estimate of over 30. Birds are flocking to the area feeders on the cold days. Lana Daniels took Mary Jarman to Columbia for her doctors appointment last week. Jerry and Donna Gray visited their son and family, Brian Gray, Melinda, Alaina, Zachary and Chase Gray Saturday evening and Sunday. Amy Burns of Columbia visited her parents, Richard and Sharron Burns, Saturday night and Sunday. Jeremy Jarman visited his grandparents, Roger and Mary Jarman, Saturday afternoon. Sunday supper guests of Connie and David Gunnels included Timerrick and Jennifer Gunnels, Christi and Rob Bristow, Dillon Huddleston, Niki and D.J. Couch and children and Wayne Walker. Ron Fry visited Rhonda and Steve VanHara Thursday and enjoyed playing cards. The Village of Gifford held its council meeting in January and discussed the basic care of the town during the winter months. Kelly and Carol Bryant visited Marilyn Sinnock this past week. Monty McCray of Kansas City and Tanner Schultz recently visited Gary and Linda Pyle. Brady and Denise Watson of Blue Springs spent Thursday and Friday with Ronda and Steve VanHara. Fairy Worcester was a Sunday guest of Karen and Walter Manigold. Other callers were Howard and Tawyna Worcester and Shawn. Nathan Peters of Central Christian College of the Bible at Moberly was the Sunday speaker at the Gifford Christian Church. Attending were Claire, Morgan, Amanda and Chad Belfield, Marietta and Dean Slaughter, Roger Jarman, Marty Vance, Donna Gray, Richard and Sharron Burns, Kirby Bailey, Debbie Newland, Adam Roberts and Amy Burns.
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TOPS MO#877 TOPS MO#877 La Plata met Tuesday January 31st at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with 10 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges and the TOPS “Rededication Song” led by Karen C. Roll call was: “Did you lose weight, did you journal and did you accomplish your weekly goal?” Best TOPS loser was Ginger and runner-up in a tie, were Nancy and Gail. Best KOPS loser was Vera with Barbara G. as runner. Gail earned “TOPSi” for the month of January. February 14th we will have our Valentine’s Party. Barb Y. and committee are making the plans. We will order several copies of “The Choice is Mine” the TOPS dynamic lifestyle guide. Several member’s want a copy and we need some available for future new members. Our program was “TOPS Bingo.” Prizes were Valentine type gifts. The weekly challenge is to make a battle plan to lose and keep off the weight and focus on our weekly goals. We closed with the TOPS “Goodnight Song” led by Karen C. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660-651-3025 for more information. Northeast Missouri Auto Club Meets The Northeast Missouri Auto Club met for its February meeting at a Kirksville restaurant February 2, 2012. After a meal the club visited and renewed friendships. Attending were President, Sherrie Hayes and husband, John of Edina, Vice-President, Lonnie Byrn of Kirksville, Secretary, Marge Kittle of Gibbs, Treasurer, Janice Grosenkemper and husband, Jerry of Memphis, Robert and Ella Owens of Gorin, Don Price of Kirksville, Don and Toni Mitten of La Plata, Ewing and Louise Dean of Kirksville, John and Pat Lee of Milan, June Pincher of Milan, Marge and R.L. Redmon of Kirksville, Larry and Joann Gheens of Salisbury, Carl and Kay Sanders of Clifton Hill, Bill Stage of La Plata, Crystal Douglas and Richard McCollum of Kirksville, Richard and Sharron Burns of La Plata, Del and Juanita Tollenar of Kirksville, Vernon Gordy of Kirksville and guests, Lee and Doreen Sutter.
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Food Bank’s Buddy Pack Program Needs Support One thousand one hundred and eighty-seven (1,187) kids in Macon County financially qualify for free and reduced priced lunches at school. For many of these children, school lunches are the only nutritious meals they receive. To answer this need, The Food Bank’s Buddy Pack program provides the poorest children with healthy food to take home over the weekend. In Macon County, The Food Bank partners with LaPlata R-2 and Macon Elementary Schools and sends food home with 98 students each week. However, the program may have to be severely cut back or at worse eliminated due to rising costs. The program faces a number of challenges: · Due to a change in corporate policy a major food manufacturer has had to dramatically reduce food donations earmarked for this program. · Fuel prices have skyrocketed in the past 18 months and it now costs more in long distance freight. · The Food Bank purchases nearly all the Buddy Pack food at wholesale cost. Even with that discount, food expenses have increased anywhere from 15% to 30%. · Peanut Butter had a price increase of 40% due to failed peanut crops nationally. · At the start of the year, The Food Bank estimated that a Buddy Pack would cost $100 per student for both semesters. Within two months the cost had increased to $150. They now estimate the cost will be at least $180 before 2012 is over. The Food Bank is launching an “Adopt a Buddy” initiative in hopes of getting Macon County citizens sponsor a Buddy Pack. To sponsor one child, it costs $180 or $15 a month for 12 months. Kirkpatrick says, “If 98 of our partners in Macon County ‘adopt’ just one child, we will be able to sustain this needed program for 2012 and grow it where it’s needed.” For more information, or to Adopt a Buddy, visit sharefoodbringhope.org/adoptabuddy
by Sharron Burns
Truman University Releases President’s List Truman State University has released the Fall 2011 President’s List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete 12 semester
hours of credit. Area students include: Amy Renee Wiley, Nursing, Atlanta, Missouri and Maurine Elizabeth Pfuhl, English, La Plata, Missouri.
Nutrition Site Menu February 13- 17 (660) 665-9163 Monday, February 13th Pork patty, broccoli rice casserole, mixed vegetables, bread and butter, pears and milk. Tuesday, February 14th Swiss steak, lettuce salad, corn, French bread, banana and milk. Wednesday, February 15th Hot beef sandwich,
mashed potatoes, lima beans, apricots and milk. Thursday, February 16th Chicken fillet, baked potatoes, beets, bread and butter, dump cake and milk. Friday, February 17th Beef stew (potatoes, carrots and onion), cabbage, applesauce, biscuits, sugar cookies and milk.
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How We Met: Stories From Our Readers This Valentine’s Day, The Home Press would like to present three amazing couples, and their stories of how they first met. Each couple has a unique story, and perspective on what it takes to keep a relationship going strong.
DARRELL AND SARA BETH FOUCH JOSH AND SARAH CURTIS
BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER
BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER
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Moving to La Plata in 2007, Josh and Sarah Curtis make their home with their two children, Logan and Christian and are co-owners of the Curtis Café. Josh, being no stranger to the NE Missouri area, graduated from Kirksville. He moved to the Kansas City are in 1998 with his family where Josh graduated from Maplewood Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Gladstone, Missouri. He as working for the Kansas City International Airport as a baggage handler and air traffic control agent and would frequently visit his mother at work, which is where he met the woman of his dreams in 2001. Sarah Conrick lived in Kearney, Missouri and was working for Josh’s mother as a dietary aide in a nursing home when she caught Josh’s eye. Both say they flirted for a while before Josh finally got the nerve to ask Sarah out on their first date. A night they will never forget. But wow, what at date it was. Pulling up in a limousine filled with flowers and champaign Josh took Sarah to dinner, did a little gambling and spent the night enjoying each others company. Sarah said she was very excited about the date, and was surprised by all the trouble that Josh went to, making it one night she’ll never forget. From that day forward they were together. “I’ve loved her ever since. She’s the best thing that has ever happened to me”, said Josh, very sweetly. The couple dated for 2 ½ years before tying the knot in on October 2, 2004. Sarah said their first Valentine’s Day, Josh gave her roses and a card, which she still has stored away in a box. I asked the couple if they had plans for this Valentine’s Day, Josh stated he already knew what he was getting Sarah and Sarah, well, she’s still undecided. This young couple are one of the sweetest I’ve seen. Josh just bubbled when he spoke of Sarah, grinning ear to ear. I believe Sarah is a tad shy, but she’ll come around. Be sure to stop by Curtis Café and visit with this young couple. I wish Josh and Sarah a long and happy life here in La Plata and was very fortunate that they spent some time with me. Thank You, and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Macon County Sheriff’s Report 01-20-12, a deputy arrested 19 year old Michael Wills, of Macon, for a probation and parole warrant. He was transported to the Macon County Jail where he was processed and was unable to post a $10,000.00 bond. Wills was incarcerated pending his Circuit Court appearance. 01-20-12, a citizen from Atlanta came to the Sheriffs Office and filed a report of stealing by deceit. According to the victim, a person came to the door claiming to be a college student, selling magazine subscriptions and the victim made a purchase in April of 2011. To date the magazine has not been delivered and the victim has not been able to make any contact with the company selling the subscriptions. This appears to be one of many scams designed to steal from the public. There are hundreds of scams out there and people must be very careful about giving personal information or money to anyone you
do not know. If in doubt, don’t do it. 01-21-12, a deputy arrested 56 year old Eddie L. Troy, of Macon, for operating a motor vehicle while drivers license revoked. Troy was transported to the Sheriffs Office where he was processed and posted a $4500.00 bond. He was released pending his court appearance. 01-22-12, at 2:44 AM, a deputy responded to a burglar alarm at the Sinclair Mini Mart, on Sunset dr. west of Macon. Upon his arrival he found the back door to the business had been kicked in and the business burglarized. The only items reported missing was an undisclosed amount of money. The investigation is continuing, if anyone has information they are asked to contact the Sheriffs Office. 01-22-12, a deputy responded to a reported domestic dispute in the 27000 bk of St. Rt. K, Macon. As a result of the investigation, 34 year old
TOM AND CHARLA CUPP BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
“I first saw her walking down Old Highway 63 in a mini-skirt as I was pulling out of Lovingier’s Filling Station” was what Tom Cupp told me. “I’m not sure it was love at first sight, but it was pretty darn close.” Tom Cupp graduated from La Plata High School, as did Charla Wood, only two years apart, but they didn’t know each other in high school. Tom said he only went to school here for a couple of years and had no idea who Charla even was. But once home from the service, in October 1971 he laid eyes on Charla and asked a friend about her, unknown to him, his friend, Richard Gash was Charla’s cousin, so he introduced them. Their first date only happened after a little white lie on Charla’s part, as she already had a date that night. Her sister stayed home that night and when her date came to get her, her sister told him that she got called in to work. Nervous and probably somewhat embarrassed about the lie, Charla began walking to town. “Each time I saw a car coming, I jumped in the ditch”, she stated. I didn’t want that guy to see me and know I was lying to him. “Our first date consisted of riding around the square and just hanging out”, said Cupp. Charla said Tom asked her to marry him after their 4th or 5th date, she told him she’d think about it. Well she didn’t think long, they were married February 12, 1972, with Stan East as their officiate. Charla said she was probably working on their first Valentine’s Day, but couldn’t recall exactly. Living in La Plata their entire married life, with the exception of about 1 1/2 years, when they lived in Macon, Tom and Charla have two children, Shane and Shannon and four grandchildren. When I asked how Charla was in the kitchen, Tom said she’d always been able to cook, she had a good teacher. He said her cooking wasn’t what caught him, but it didn’t hurt either. Tom’s mother, Maggie Cupp, let the family know, that since both her boys were married, she was no longer in charge of holiday dinners, so Charla took over. For almost 20 years Charla has been working as an LPN at the NEMO Health Council in Kirksville and just recently Tom retired from the La Plata Golf Course. He said this year for Valentine’s Day he would probably give her a kiss and sometimes, he added, he buys her flowers. Charla said she has every card and flower saved away and loves her memories with Tom. The couple are planning a trip to South Carolina to visit their son, daughter-in-law and grandkids in the near future. We send our thanks, as well as our best wishes with them and hope they has a safe and happy trip, as well as a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Sheriff’s Report continued Angel R. Hartung was arrested for 3rd degree assault. She was processed and posted $2500.00 bond and was released pending court appearance. 01-22-12, a deputy arrested 56 year old Russell E. Goosey, of Macon, on a Adair County arrest warrant. Goosey is charged with DWI and driving while revoked, both felonies. He was unable to post a $25000.00 bond and custody was transferred to Adair County Sheriff. 01-24-12, a deputy responded to Macon Electric Cooperative, in reference to a reported property damage and trespass. Person(s) unknown
cut two holes in the chain link fence on the north side of the property and entered the property. At the time of the report it was uncertain if anything was missing. The investigation is ongoing. 01-24-12, deputies traveled to Lincoln County and transported 30 year old David L. Ahrens, of Macon, to the Macon County Jail, where he was served with three arrest warrants. He is charged with receiving stolen property and unlawful possession of a firearm, felonies, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. His bond is set at $10,441.50.
A couple to learn from and be jealous of is how I would describe Darrell and Sara Beth Fouch. These two are truly a remarkable set of people whom I was lucky to visit with and learn their story of love. Darrell, now 84 and Sara Beth, 79, will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary next month. They met at Kirksville State Teacher’s College in Kirksville in 1951 when Darrell was 24 and Sara Beth just 19 years of age. Their story tickled me some, but also touched me! It seems that Darrell was going to school in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa when he and friend decided they would catch a bus and head to Columbia, as they had an open invitation to visit from the football coach. Upon arrival at Columbia, and because they hadn’t made an appointment, the coach was not in town, therefore they headed back north, stopping at Kirksville enroute home. Roaming around the halls at Kirksville they ran into the assistant football coach and after a lot of talking and several phone calls Darrell stayed to play football. Darrell was a good player to recruit as he was on a GI Bill, having already served our country. Mutual friends were the reason these two met, Sara Beth Pash says she believed they both showed an interest in each other to their friends, were introduced and a meeting time was scheduled, however, Sara waited for Darrell and he never showed. Forgiving him, feeling it was a misunderstanding, she gave Darrell one more chance. Their first date is a blur between them as I got different answers from each. Darrell said he took Sara Beth to a concert and Sara Beth said they went to the movies. That was in September of 1951 and six months later this couple were husband and wife, saying their vows on March 14, 1952. Sara Beth said she didn’t really remember their first Valentine’s Day, but Darrell assured me that he got her something, just couldn’t remember what. Sara Beth shared a funny story with me about “her first pie”. Upon following the directions of her first homemade cherry pie she had an awful time with the crust. The directions told her to tuck the top crust under, which she did, but under the pie pan. She visited with her neighbor, Leah Pickens, sharing with her that she had made her first pie. Her neighbors response was “I know, I heard”. Sara Beth says the walls between apartments were thin and Darrell gave her a little grief and amusement about the mistake and still does. Strangely enough, her neighbors were the Picken’s. We all know them as Janie’s parents. Janie married their son, David. It is a small world. “Darrell always used to get me the Russell Stover strawberry cream-filled hearts for Valentine’s Day--still does if he can find any. One year he got carried away and got me two dozen and hid them in different places. Couldn’t remember all his hiding places and I finally found the last one by accident months later in the summer. The chocolate was pretty melted. He gets me flowers now”, stated Sara Beth. After graduation and a degree in Physical Education, Darrell had a hard time finding a coaching job and took a job at a VA hospital in Iowa until an opportunity in coaching became available. After awhile his mother-inlaw called and asked if they would be interested in the opportunity to run a grocery store. Thus coming from Iowa Darrell brought his family to Missouri to open Fouch’s Food Market, which operated from 1958 to 1987, at which time they retired. Throughout the years the Fouch’s have enjoyed a yearly trip together. They travel to Clarinda, Iowa to enjoy the Glen Miller Festival, which was from the Big Band era and look forward to it every year. Darrell and Sara Beth have four children, David, Scott, Debbie and Brad, thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She still holds dearly a small heart that Darrell carved for her one Valentine’s Day. Now Valentine’s Day to them is just another day., but this year I wish you the best and thank you for taking time out of your schedules to share your story with me.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: James M. Mitch NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DECEDENT To all persons interested in the estate of James M. Mitch, 701 Sunset Drive, Macon County, Missouri, formerly of 31662 State Highway 129, New Cambria, Macon County, Missouri, 63558, decedent. The undersigned William J. Carter, Carol D. Burstert, and Robert D. Carter are acting as Successor Co-Trustees under a trust the terms of which provided that
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Ricky L Bunch, Jr., dated April 13, 2010, and recorded on April 14, 2010, in Book No. 946, at Page 087 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Macon County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on March 1, 2012, at 9:30 AM, at the South Front Door of the Macon County Courthouse, Macon, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All of the East One-Half of the South One-Third of Lot 47 and all of the East OneHalf of Lot 48 in Block 5 in that part of the City of Macon, Missouri formerly called “Old Macon” MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS All of the East One-Half of the South One-Third of Lot 47 and all of the East One-Half of Lot 48 in Block 5 in that part of the City of Macon, Macon County, Missouri formerly called “Old Macon”, commonly known as 405 Vine St, Macon, MO, 63552.
subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. James D. Smiser, Successor Trustee First Publication: February 8, 2012. 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. 135882 / Invoice No. 135882-547679). Dates of publication are February 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.
A GIFT THEY’LL Love
Life today on farms in Northeast Missouri
Life in the Country er the front door opens. It seemed for a moment, that everyone and everything The snow we received last Friday appreciated the beautiful scenery that could be considered the first real snow we seen unfold before our eyes. After of winter. A light winter mix started our visit, it was time to make the trip about 3 p.m. in Bevier and the sur- home. Heading down the driveway I rounding areas. As the evening hours could defiantly tell the snow was heavy passed by I thought that the majority of with moisture and all I could think was, the winter weather may miss us. Turns this is the perfect snow for a snowman. out I was wrong. On my way to my The gravel road was a little slushy, but dad’s house the snow started falling I had no trouble navigating the curves faster. The snow that and hills. I fell that night was like made it to “The snowflakes were so the blackno other I had ever seen before. The snowflakes big that they seem to be sus- top and were so big that they soon found seem to be suspended pended high in the air mak- my full high in the air making ing an ever so gently rocking and coman ever so gently rock- motion back and forth as they plete attening motion back and tion was forth as they fell to the fell to the earth. It seemed, if needed. A earth. It seemed, if I lis- I listened real close, I could car was in tened real close, I could hear a thud as the bigger the ditch hear a thud as the bigger by the old snowflakes plowed into snowflakes plowed into the Rock Tavthe already fallen snow already fallen snow on the ern and the on the ground. I knew highway that I couldn’t see such ground.” was very a majestic sight withsluggish out telling other family and full member in the house to come out and of slush that hours ago I had admired join me. We all stood outside for a mo- falling to the ground. With some keen ment admiring Mother Nature’s work driving skills that I have acquired over in the glow of the pole light. Her can- the years, those of which my husband vas no longer had any color, but instead still does not fully appreciate, we made was shapes of cars, trucks, tractors, it home. Driving down the gravel road and farm equipment covered by a thick that takes me home, my children and I looking white blanket. I told my chil- was looking at the snow that was clingdren that I had never seen snowflakes ing to the tree branches. On the smaller that big before, others agreed with me trees and bushes the snow almost made they hadn’t either. There was no visible them look like they were in full bloom animal movement; even the farm cat with some sort of flowers. Sometimes was nowhere to be found and he is al- it’s the small things that I appreciate. ways looking for an easy meal whenev- That’s Life in the Country.
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LOCAL SPORTS
La Plata Lady Bulldogs Takes First In Tournament
The La Plata Lady Bulldogs took the Championship honors at the La Plata Invitational Tournament on Saturday evening. The Bulldogs faced the Schuyler County Lady Rams in their contest and came out with an overtime win of 50-45. Congratulations Ladies!
Former Coach Now A Spectator Coach David Fouch, who retired from LHS last year was a spectator at the games last week in La Plata. I’m sure several times his palms itched to utter some advice, but he looks content enough just to watch.
Trash Can Troop - Entertainment for the Friday night ballgames during the La Plata Invitational Tournament were a group called the La Plata Elementary Trash Can Troop. The group performed a couple nights, but this particular night the kids were (left to right): Tanner Herron, Gunnar McHenry, Kendrick Waddle, Zach Fleak and Matthew Payton. They are under the direction of Arina Fanning, La Plata Elementary Music Teacher.
ABOVE - La Plata Bulldogs wait on the rebound in the La Plata Tournament last week. Smith, Swift and Perry all played hard all week, as well as the other team members. They will be Bevier on this week on Tuesday the 7th, Scotland County on Thursday the 9th and Green City on Friday the 10th. BELOW - The La Plata High School cheerleaders show sportsmanship as the opposing team The La Plata Bulldogs huddle up for some encouragement and words from the cheerleaders take the floor to cheer on their team. coach at Thursdays game against the Green City Gophers.