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LA PLATA HIGH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT PERSPECTIVE See Page 3A

CATTLEMEN TO HOST BANQUET & TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNEY

11th Annual Scholarship Dinner to benefit local students The Macon County Cattlemen will host its 12th Annual Youth Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 6:30 P.M. The prime rib dinner will be held at the Macon County Expo Center in Macon.

Northeast Missouri businesses, individuals, and organizations will attend this year’s banquet to help raise funds to benefit local youth involved in the beef industry through scholarships and other financial assistance.

Member Frankie Lolli explains, “With the money we have been able to raise with the help of local supporters, we have awarded 146 scholarships in eleven years, totaling more than $82,000 in awards to local high school seniors and current college students.

The organization has also sponsored a barbecue at the county fair and assisted with several other youth events through the year.”

In 2012, the Cattlemen plan to provide at least $5,000 in scholarships to local youth in addition to funding other youth-orientated activities in Macon County.

Lolli also added the continued success of the banquet is due to the enthusiasm of local cattlemen, businesses, and individuals who participate in the auctions, raffle, and other fundraising at the event. “It doesn’t matter if the people attending are directly involved with agriculture, they are always willing to raise money for the kids and have a good time while doing so.”

Over one-hundred items will be raffled or auctioned for both youth and adults. A year ago, more than 90 Macon County area merchants again helped sponsor this event that grossed nearly $15,000. The Cattlemen are hoping to exceed last year’s record-setting attendance and fundraising efforts.

“We hope this year’s prime rib menu and continued growth in interest will bring at least 300 to the event,” said Lolli.

A Texas Hold’em Tournament will follow the steak dinner and short program.

Advanced tickets and raffle tickets are available at Lolli Livestock Market or from any member of the Macon County Cattlemen’s Association. You may also call Frankie Lolli at (660) 385-2516.

The Church Without Walls in Atlanta gathered together on Friday evening and Saturday morning last weekend to make pies to be delivered frozen to customers this week. The group prepared over 600 pies for the Women’s Ministry Fundraiser.

Music And Dancing Beat The Winter Blues Big Band music, delicious food, and new this year, a car service, are some of the exciting activities for the event The Maples Repertory Theatre Board of Directors is finalizing details for the upcoming Winter Ball. “Just because our production season only runs June to December doesn’t mean that there’s not a lot happening at the theatre in the Winter” says Todd Davison, Artistic Director.

“This will be the fourth annual Winter Ball and it has developed into an event that is anticipated by young and old patrons alike.” This year the Ball will be held at the Macon Elks Lodge on Saturday, February 25th at 7:30p.m.

The centerpiece of the Winter Ball is music and once again it will feature the Memories Orchestra playing big band tunes for your listening and dancing pleasure. One of the few big dance bands in Missouri, this 15-piece ensemble is made up of talented musicians from all walks of life. North Missouri favorites Larry Bennett, Harold Dean Carothers, and Shane Petre play with the band.

Food is also on the docket for the evening including an array of scrumptious desserts and savory hors d’oeuvres as well as fine coffee, tea, and champagne.

“New for this year we are offering a car service. Just call the box office to let us know and we will send someone to pick you up and bring you to the Winter Ball and take you home at the end of the night.

No need to worry about driving after dark in February!” says Davison. Another new feature of the 2012 Winter Ball is a partnership with the Pear Tree Restaurant in Bevier. Special “Dinner and Dancing” packages are available to include a fine meal before the Ball.

Maples Rep is gearing up now for its ninth season of professional theatrical productions. Actors, designers and technicians from all across the country are hired to come to North Missouri produce musicals and comedies at the historic Royal Theatre in Macon. Ticket sales are the primary revenue stream for the

non-profit theatre, but donations from individuals and businesses are needed to meet all the expenses of the company.

Events like the Winter Ball help generate the money needed to pay the 40 plus members who make up the company and reside in Macon during the show season.

For more information or tickets call the box office at 385-2924. You can also stop

by Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 10-2. “This annual benefit continues to allow us to produce excellent shows, so we hope to have a great crowd,” Davison says. “More people always equals more fun, so come on out and “Have a Ball.”

KIRKSVILLE TO HOST SPRING FEVER EVENT The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the First Annual Spring Fever, a Community Showcase on April 21st, 2012 at the NEMO Fairgrounds in Kirksville, Missouri. This event will run 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday and will feature

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a sneak-peek mixer exclusive to Chamber members on Friday evening, April 20th, from 5-7 pm.

This event is a community showcase that will bring together business leaders, craftsman, artisans and service providers on one plat-

form- putting the best of Kirksville front and center.

Entertainment, live demonstrations, and head-turning door prizes will make this headline event one to remember! More information about the event can be found online at www.kirksvillechamber.

com and www.facebook. com/SpringFever2012.

Check these sites often for updates about details on the event!

Those interested in participating in this event should contact Amanda Powell directly at 660-665-3766.

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Davison Gets Sworn In As Commander Recently the 8th Division Coast Guard Auxiliary held a swearing in ceremony of the 2012 Officers. Pictured on the right is John Davison being sworn in as Flotilla 83 Commander. The Flotilla has membership in NE Missouri to West Central Illinois and meets in Hannibal. Currently the Flotilla is preparing for the March Hannibal Boat Show and spring annual boat safety inspections.

The boat safety inspections are free and will be held in Hannibal, Quincy and LaGrange.

Klaus (Fritz) Stendelbach the Hannibal Harbor Master and a Flotilla member is coordinating the events with the Army Corps of Engineers. At the March Boat Show ,the Flotilla will host a Coast Guard Auxiliary information table with free safety, navigation, education and

membership materials.

Congress established the Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1939 to assist the Coast Guard in any and all ways except with military operations and law enforcement. Auxiliary members at the flotilla level provide public education courses, assist with search and rescue missions conduct safety patrols, support regattas and marine events, and offer free vessel safety checks for recreational boaters. Auxiliary volunteers played a prominent role by conducting post 9-11 Operation Noble Eagle maritime safety patrols and participating in other Coast Guard support missions. They are currently playing a key role in Operation Patriot Readiness III. Membership is open to any citizen 17 years of age or older, who qualifies and the amount of participation

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, Pete Bangert, Jerry Thomas, Gene Bunch, Kelly Groseclose,

Willis Shumaker, Red Roberts, Carl Campbell, Fred Laird, Holland Clem, Lewis Gene Wilson and Bill Loe. All still wrong.

If you have pictures of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to have them.

La Plata American Legion & Auxiliary The La Plata American Legion and Auxiliary of Post #282 met January 25th for their regular meeting. The meeting opened in regular form in conjunction with the legion, giving pledges to the flag, prayer and preamble in unison. President Marie Gladbach presided over the Auxiliary meeting. Roll call was answered by nine members and one guest. Minutes were read and approved. District President Victoria Ornelas of Hannibal was introduced and she presented the group a membership award and information on upcoming meetings. No data has been set on Girls State.

New Business: Plans for a biscuit and gravy day to be March 24th with proceeds to help with Boys and Girls State fees was discussed.

A motion was made to change the meeting time to 7:00 p.m. and voted on. But will vote again next month.

There will be a clean up day on March 17th.

Next meeting will be February 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

All Veterans and wives are welcome. Refreshments were served by the ladies. Kenny Wright was winner of the 50/50.

Present were Walter and Marie Gladbach, Laura Smith, Mary Beale, Verna Buck, John and Debbie Becker, Bob and Alma Baker, Margaret Kincaid, Linda Swinney, George and Mary Ritenour and guest Victoria Ornelas of Hannibal, Tom Burton, Leland Collins, Kenny Wright and Charlie Thompson.

C.T.A. To Host Soup Supper The La Plata Community Teachers Association will be holding a fund raising soup supper on February 16th at the final LHS home basketball game. Soup, sandwiches, cookies and desserts will be offered instead of the usual confession stand food.

C.T.A. is an organization made up of faculty and staff members from the school. Their focus is to better serve the patrons of the district and the students. Money raised will go toward scholarships given in the spring to LHS graduates and needs of the organization.

Thanks To All Of You...

The 2011 La Plata Basketball Tournament Was A Huge Success!!!

We would like to thank all of you who helped with the tournament in any way! Thank you for donating your time, donating food for the hospitality rooms and to those of you who came out and watched the games.

We hope you had as much enjoyment watching the games as we did hosting them.

Sincerely, The La Plata R-II Board of Education, Administration & Staff

John Davison, right, was recently sworn in as Flotilla 83 Commander of the 8th Division Coast Guard Auxiliary.

is a member’s decision.

Background checks are required. Training is free and novice boat owners can develop good seamanship skills as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. However, boat own-

ership is not a prerequisite for Auxiliary membership and crewmembers, vessel examiners, public education instructors and other skills are needed.

Be On Guard For Snow MoDOT Reminds Drivers to Adjust to Driving Conditions With a winter storm forecast to move into the state from the west beginning late Sunday evening, MoDOT is reminding drivers to check its Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org to get the latest road conditions before heading out.

Motorists can also call MoDOT’s customer service center for road conditions at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636). The toll-free phone line is answered 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

MoDOT crews are prepared and ready to treat Missouri highways as needed. During winter weather events, MoDOT places the highest priority on roads with the highest traffic volumes, such as interstates, U.S. highways, and other high volume state routes.

Lower volume lettered or numbered routes will be treated as necessary.

Motorists should be aware that bridges and overpasses generally experience freezing conditions first.

Motorists should drive cautiously, pay extra attention, and drive defensively in winter weather.

One of the biggest travel issues when winter weather strikes is black ice. Motorists need to be especially cautious as falling drizzle freezes or melted snow refreezes making black ice a concern, especially on bridges and overpasses.

MoDOT encourages drivers to remember the following tips when driving in inclement weather. · Always wear your seat belt. · Use common sense, and adjust your speed to suit driving conditions. · If weather conditions warrant windshield wipers, turn your headlights on. They help you see and help other drivers see you. Plus, it’s the law. ·Double the distance you normally leave between you and the next car. ·Use gentle pressure on your accelerator pedal when starting on wet or slick surfaces. ·Give snowplows plenty of room, and try not to pass them when conditions are poor. ·Remember that driving is most hazardous when temperatures are near 32 degrees. ·Watch for other vehicles having problems with road conditions. ·Don’t pass other vehicles on or near bridges. ·Keep your fuel tank at least half full.

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LOCAL NEWS How We Met: Tom and Charla Cupp

Onshore Technology Services Opens New Technology Center The company announced the opening of a new expansion site in Macon

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, daughterin-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.

Thank A Farmer Week Celebrated Last week, February 5-11, 2012 Missouri Farm Bureau and the 113 county Farm Bureau organizations across the state declared, Thank A Farmer Week.

Farmers provide food, clothing, shelter, transportation and so much more for all of us. Their role is often taken for granted in our society. Thank a Farmer Week celebrates their contributions to our livelihood.

Farmers today grow more food while using fewer resources than any time in history. With our changing marketplace, farmers provide an increasing variety of food items to meet consumer’s demand. Thanks to technology and efficiencies in agriculture, on e U.S. farmer today can provide food and fiber for 154 people, according to statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.

For the first time in human history, most people have little contact with the source of their food supply, relying on others to produce what is needed. According to the USDA, farm families make up about 2 percent of the U.S. population, yet they provide for themselves and the other 98 percent.

Grocery stores are filled with an overwhelming number of choices of food products. Restaurant menus are printed with item upon item form which to choose.

However, many people fail to make the connection between farmers and this supply of food, says Bob Jackson, Adair-Schuyler Count Farm Bureau President.

Farmers provide an abundant food supply that is affordable and healthy. The most recent information from the USDA indicates American families and individuals spend, on average, 10 percent of their disposable personal income for food. Other countries spend a much larger percentage….Italy 14 percent, China, 33 percent, Philippines, 37 percent, Indonesia, 43 percent and Pakistan, 46 percent.

Farmers and ranchers also provide important ingredients for use in many other products.

Onshore Technology Services today announced the opening of a new expansion site at the former MODot building in Macon, Missouri. The office will serve as a rural delivery center, providing advanced information technology (IT) services to Onshore’s Fortune 500 clients across America. “We continue to see strong demand for our services from companies seeking the stability and cost advantages of our rural workforce,” says Onshore’s Chairman/CEO, Shane Mayes, “This provides us with a unique and timely opportunity to repatriate IT jobs that would otherwise be shipped offshore to foreign countries like India and China.”

This expansion comes on the heels of Onshore’s recent retrofit of what was formerly LongBranch Restaurant which will continue to serve as Onshore’s corporate headquarters. Since November, the company has already hired 14 new people. Onshore’s lease of the MODot building provides additional space to accommodate future growth. The company will train 15 new candidates this month and is currently accepting applications for a next round of training, which is to begin in March or early April. Over the next several years, the company expects to hire several hundred employees in Macon, literally transforming the economic underpinning of the town from its current agricultural and manufacturing base, to that of an IT service exporter powered by highly skilled thought workers.

Conceived by Mayes in late 2004, Onshore uses an innovative workforce development and service delivery model to provide information technology services from its rural technology centers located in Macon and Joplin Missouri. The company has realized double-digit growth since it opened its first of-

fice in Macon, Missouri in 2005.

“Our greatest accomplishment is evidenced as a series of quantum leaps, which have been made by our employees,” says Mayes.

“Each employee of Onshore is constantly challenged to ABOVE - Onshore employees stand in front of do things that, the MODot building. The company has leased the in any other building to accommodate future growth. BELOW environment, Current Onshore office space in the former Longwould be con- Branch Restaurant. This location will serve as the sidered impos- corporate headquarters for the company. sible.

This ‘can-do’ philosophy has become brought by the IT economy. Onembedded in the Onshore culture, shore’s rural workforce provides building confidence and the prom- high quality IT services at a price ise of a bright future for our em- point that is competitive to offployees and for Macon County. shore providers. The company has About Onshore Technology Ser- already had a transformative effect vices, Inc. in Macon, Missouri. In 2011, OnOnshore Technology Services is shore had an economic impact in revitalizing rural America by creat- Missouri of $19 Million. For more ing Information Technology jobs in information about Onshore, visit swaths of rural America that have www.onshoretechnology.com. historically been “overshot” by the economic and social advances

LHS Superintendent Perspective What a busy and great start to the new semester and there has been one thing that has remained positive and consistent……. No snow! For the first time in years we may actually have President’s Day off. I can’t remember the last time we were not in school that day. It is amazing to think that we have not had any sub-zero temps yet and that spring is just around the corner.

Students are back into full swing and one thing that has been great about the weather is we have had no interruptions to the daily schedule due to snow and ice. Last year we were out of school constantly and when that happens it can definitely affect students learning.

We just finished a great week of basketball at our La Plata tourney and the girls walked away with their second consecutive championship. I want to personally thank all that worked or donated their time and effort to make it another great success. It takes many people to run a tourney of this size from supervision, scheduling, money takers, concession stand workers, hospitality workers, scorekeepers, announcers, and cleanup crew. Also the entertainment that was scheduled was fantastic. There is a reason why the La Plata tournament is one of the most successful and classy events around and it is all the effort and pride that is put into it. Also, the boys enjoyed their second trip to the Mizzou Arena during the MFA shootout

CARVAJAL

The Ag building is coming right along. They have recently finished most of the outside of the building and have added the windows and garage doors to basically finish the shell.

They will be beginning the electrical and inside work and are still on track to finish by the first of April. We are interviewing candidates this week for the teaching position and will make a decision very soon. We will have a class schedule in the near future for courses that will be available.

We received good news this week on our bus inspections as all busses passed. A special thanks goes out to the Morton brothers for their good work in maintaining our fleet. This is something that is very important to

the district and does not go unnoticed.

I want to remind people again that there will be no school on Good Friday as there was a scheduling error. We will be out of school on that day April the 6th.

Thanks for all your support and have a great week!

Steve Carvajal

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Our crowd and players Performance Parts are almost always com& Accessories mended on their behavior Old Highway 6 West and no school around has the crowd support that we Kirksville, MO show. Don’t forget that (660) 665-8464 the district tourney will be held here in La Plata and the girls will start their :+2 *(76 7+( '2*""" games first on Saturday the Family Law Questions?

25th and the boys starting will begin on Monday the 27th. There will be a bracket posted soon.

Due to the fact we have had so many enroll for

preschool we are looking Learn your rights before you make a costly mistake! /HDUQ \RXU ULJKWV EHIRUH \RX PDNH D FRVWO\ PLVWDNH at expanding for a year or THE WINKIE LAW FIRM, LLC two to accommodate the overflow. We have always 660-385-2244 taken twenty in the past but it looks like there may be at least 10 or so more that would like to attend.

We hate to ever turn anyone away but if the numbers stay that high we will do our best to accommodate the extra children as long as it remains cost effective. Be sure to call the Gary Simmons, school and let them know Agent if you have children you 660.332.7034 want to enroll.

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COMMENTARY COMMENT

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Blonde But Blunt

BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net

Would the REAL Tom and Charla Cupp please stand up!!!

In last weeks edition of The Home Press North, a picture was inadvertently misplaced with the Valentine’s Feature story of Tom and Charla Cupp.

Please reassure yourselves that I do know who these wonderful people are, and sadly for them, they are family. No, just kidding.

Mistakes happen and I apologize for the error.

Please accept my sincere sorry-ness. The article with the Cupps has been placed in this edition, with the correct picture.

The layout of the papers, Home Press North and Home Press South, are now being constructed in Canton, and in their defense, they are not familiar with people in our area, so mistakes will happen. To ensure that this kind of error doesn’t happen again I have talked with the higher ups and they have assured me that they will be sending the finished product to our office for a quick once over before going to press, so again, please bare with us during our time of transition.

I read somewhere last week a phrase that I giggled at and thought, oh this is so very true. It went something like “While you were busy judging others you left your closet door open and your skeletons fell out”. Oh I could go on and on and on about a phrase like that, but lets just cap it at, that goes dido for me.

I also need to apologize to the Henley’s, they were the couple that occupied the Cupp article. They are the new pastors at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, their article was in the paper as well, just not with their picture.

Please know that I have had an upset stomach all

JEFFCOAT week over this issue and am looking forward to better ones in our future.

Transition is a hard egg to swallow and I’m glad you are sticking with me. I appreciate all of you.

On a lighter and more cheerful note, well maybe not so cheerful that pesky groundhog saw his shadow. Six more weeks of winter. Well, this winter is nothing like the last one, but it is still cold!

Temperatures are bouncing around like gas prices, which brings me to, OMG! Really! I go to bed and gas is $3.06 per gallon, I wake up and its $3.19. I think I’m gonna trade my truck in for a golf cart, an electric golf cart! Purchasing fuel is so depressing, especially when we are standing out in the 30 degree wind! What happened to full service? I miss that!

Things aren’t like they used to be. I remember going to Coop, Jones Standard Service or Lovingier’s Station and having them pump our gas, wash our windshield, check our oil and tire pressure and then say, “Thank You and Have a Nice Day”! WoW! I hate self service, its not personal and again, its cold out there! Guess’n I need to find a SugarDaddy who doesn’t mind the cold. Is there such a thing?

Hmmm…..

Okay, gotta get, Keep It Kool, Bec

FAITH

Pastor’s Column

In one of the stories of Jesus, he is traveling in the region of Galilee preaching in the villages and throwing out demons from whose who were afflicted.

A man who has a skin disease come up to Jesus and asked Jesus to heal him.

Jesus certainly wanted to heal this man. Jesus wants all people to made whole and he certainly has the power to make this happen. Jesus touched the man and the skin disease left him. Jesus waned this man not to tell anyone about what happen but to just go and make the sacrifice for cleansing required by law so that he would be readmitted into society and into public worship.

There was a problem with this request. The man was willing, I think, to do as Jesus said except that he was overcome with joy.

He could not wait to tell what Jesus did for him. He told everyone. And more and more people sought Jesus out to heal them.

Now someone who has leprous legions break out on their body can become disfigured and others may not want to be near or look on them although.

The appearance of this man’ skin be like the con-

The Brashear Cheerleaders were loud and proud during their spirit at the Brashear Tournament last week.

The Brashear Tournament came to a close on Saturday evening with the Marion County Mustangs taking both first place trophies.

Please see the complete weeks scores on page 8A.

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The Atlanta Lady Hornets basketball team took first in the La Plata invitational tournament.

~ Dr. Kenneth White, a former La Plata resident, was installed as president of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.

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The R-II School Board agreed to enter a product purchase contract with Coca Cola, who will in turn provide the district with a new score board.

~ Shawn Kisner was named the ‘Home Press Student of the Month.’

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PASTOR THOMAS dition of the souls or the heart of someone who lives with sin within them and doesn’t do anything about it. If we could see their soul or their spiritual heart, they wouldn’t be very pleasant like the person with leprosy. But there is good news. Jesus can heal the soul and the heart like he healed the man with leprosy. We just have to let him. He has the power and the desire to make any of us whole and healthy on the inside.

Will you let Jesus bring his healing power to your life today?

Denzil Thomas, Pastor La Plata United Methodist Church Atlanta United Methodist Church Mt. Zion United Methodist Church at Redman.

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The La Plata Bloodmobile exceeded their goal and collected 85 units of blood for the Red Cross.

~ Janet Claypoole of Anabel was selected to compete in the Miss T.E.E.N.Pageant in St. Louis.

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The La Plata Coyote Hunters killed 14 coyotes during that week making their total up to 41 for the season.

~ Casual jeans were on sale for $1.97 at Moore’s Department Store in La Plata.

February 15, 1962

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

CAJUN SPICED PORK CHOPS 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon rubbed dried sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 center cut pork chops Directions Mix paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, sage, and garlic salt on a plate. Liberally coat each pork chop with the spice mixture.

Heat olive oil and several pumps of non-stick, butter-flavored spray in a large skillet over high heat.

Place pork chops in the skillet, reducing heat to medium. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH PECAN ROLLS 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup corn syrup 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls 2/3 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Spread in two greased 8-in. square baking pans; set aside. Unroll each tube of crescent roll dough into a rectangle; seal seams and perforations.

Combine pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; seal edge. Cut each roll into 16 slices. Place cut side down in prepared pans. Bake at 375 degrees F for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans for 1 minute before inverting onto serving plates.

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1/4 cup almonds 3 cloves garlic 1 1/2 cups fresh basil

Walter O. Weber was re-elected as the La Plata School Superintendent.

~ The Philadelphia-Emerson boys and the Clarence girls won first in the La Plata basketball tournament.

1/2 cup olive oil 1 pinch ground nutmeg salt and pepper to taste

Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Atlanta News

by Marsha Hammons

Women’s Council met at Atlanta Christian Church on Feb. 8 with 13 ladies present. Barb Slaughter led the opening prayer. The church Valentine’s supper and program was discussed. Our revival is scheduled for March 18-21 at 7pm each night. Jeff Jordan will be preaching and Caleb Butler will be leading songs.

There will be a noon carry-in meal on Sunday the 18th. A sign up sheet will be posted for those willing to help furnish meals during the revival. Twenty eight Valentines were sent to sick, sorrowed, and elderly. Representatives will come on April 10th to speak about the Orphanage in Romania. The April Women’s Council meeting will be changed to Tuesday, April 10. Women’s Day at CCCB will be held April 12 with the theme of “Girlfriends”. The banquet will begin at 6:30pm.

Our project this month is collecting supplies for Safehouse in Kirksville.

A list of needs is on the bulletin board and a collection box for the items brought is in the foyer.

Prayer requests were given and Linda Phillips led in prayer. Carolyn Read gave devotions on “Benefits of Friendship”. She read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

and Proverbs 17:17. Edith Fletcher gave the closing prayer and Lisa Nuhn served refreshments.

Larry Fletcher visited Basil Hammons Wednesday night.

Dolores Harpster was a Friday night supper guest of Basil and Marsha Hammons.

Justin Hammons had supper with Basil and Marsha Hammons Sunday and stayed overnight with them.

Sunday dinner guests of Dolores Harpster were Rodney and Cindi Harpster.

Ronnie and Beth Garnett hosted a Super Bowl party. Guests were Josey Garnett , Jenny Ogden, Courtney Garnett, Mick Garnett, Grady Hruska, Josh and Shannon Garnett and Kennedy, Terry and Carla Garnett, Rick Tate, and Angie and Zoie Pipes.

Saturday night visitors of Rhoda Graham were Buddy Graham of Macon, and Jarod and Josiah Graham of Anamosa, Iowa.

Rhoda Graham and Mae Reaser had lunch in Macon on Sunday.

Thursday night Rhoda Graham and Mae Reaser were among several family members who attended a party at Macon Pizza Hut in honor of Isabella Hyde’s 2nd birthday.

Gifford Items

by Sharron Burns

Our last few nights have been in the teens and up to 20-30’s in the day.

Sunday was a pretty day but cold. There is not a lot of activity. Most residents have stayed pretty close to the home fires. Many residents have been battling the old flu virus junk that seems to pass around.

Alva Bowers came to visit Dimple Lockett on Sunday.

Gary and Nancy Belfield visited Phoenix, Arizona to see Linda and Lee Moots. While there they also visited Leon and Judy Gregory.

Nathan Peters and friend, Katie Denners, of Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly came to bring the morning message at Gifford Christian Church. Attending the services were Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Rich and Sharron Burns, Chad and Amanda Belfield, Claire and Morgan, Donna Gray, Marty Vance, Donna Kelly, Seth Rob-

erts, Drew Roberts, Adam Roberts, Marcy Roberts and Roger Jarman.

Lana and Mike Daniels and Jeremy Jarman were Sunday visitors of Roger and Mary Jarman.

Carolyn Hill enjoyed Sunday dinner with her sister, Marilyn Sinnock.

Atalpal II met Thursday at the home of Marie Collum in La Plata.

Richard Burns attended the basketball game at La Plata High School Friday night.

The Friends for La Plata Preservation met at 6:00 p.m. at the La Plata Library Monday evening.

Marilyn Sinnock attended the planning meeting for the Alumni Banquet at Ethel Sunday afternoon.

Christy and Rob Bristow, Derrick Gunnels, Hillary Hamilton and Wyatt and Mike, Jennifer and Timerrick Gunnels were Sunday evening guests of Connie and David Gunnels.

A New Coffee Shop

By Rebecca French Smith Most farmers and ranchers in Missouri are passionate about agriculture. Their passion is increasingly flowing into new outlets as they embrace social media to talk about what they do. It’s a new meeting place—an online coffee shop—where thousands of conversations about food occur daily. Farmers and ranchers tweet, post and share information about market prices and regulations and policies that affect them, but they’re also beginning to listen and participate in conversations about what they produce: food.

On YouTube, a video of pork production in northeast Missouri shows how hogs are raised and cared for. On Facebook, Missouri Farm Bureau’s page posts information about current issues, like labor regulation proposals and food price trends. On Twitter, once you get a farmer or rancher talking it’s hard to get him or her to quit. It’s interesting to listen to someone who loves what they do, isn’t it? But you really connect when you understand the passion behind the conversation.

While social media allows farmers to connect like never before by talking directly to consumers, there is a problem in that many farmers speak a different language.

A newly created alliance of farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, funded a study conducted by Maslansky Luntz & Partners to look at how effectively those in agriculture communicate with consumers. The study found what we in agriculture say and what consumers hear are often very different. So, we have an opportunity and a perfect outlet in social media to communicate better.

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by Verna Buck

Holland Clem visited Helen Nichols at the La Plata Nursing Home on Friday afternoon, also visiting recently were Esty Eyler of Baring.

Jackie Eitel, Becky Mohan and Norma Miller of the Homeliners Club sponsored the birthday party at the La Plata Nursing Home on January 27th. Those having birthdays were Maggie Cupp, Marteena Gunnels, Betty Snyder and Bobby Buck.

Stella Tuggle returned home Thursday, February 9th from Boone Hospital after undergoing heart surgery.

Recent visitors in the Marteena Gunnels home have been Brenda Lee of Kirksville, Ruth Niece, Marge Stowe of Macon, Susan Riddle, Nancy Heck, Linda Montgomery, Sam Wilson of Macon, Jim Wilson of St. Louis and Verna Buck.

Dora Lovingier, Dorene McNew, Alma Baker, Leland Collins, Verna Buck and Mary Harvey assisted Candi Ralston with Bingo at the La Plata Nursing

Home last Friday.

W.R. and Barbara Buck and Eva were recent Sunday evening dinner guests of Mike and Amy Smith and children. Nancy McKenzie joined them after returning from the ballgame in Columbia.

Morgan and Doris Thomas of New Cambria were recently Monday afternoon visitors of Bobby Buck at the La Plata Nursing Home. Also visiting have been Bobbi Miller and Adrienne, W.R. and Barbara Buck and Eva, Mike Buck, Eddie Buck and Barb Englehard of Marceline.

Chuck Updyke of Kirksville visited Bobby Buck and Bud Mullanix at the La Plata Nursing Home recently.

Ernie and Nelda Perry of Kansas were recent Sunday visitors of Maxine Perry at La Plata Nursing Home. Also visiting her were Junior and Virginia Perry, Melody Hagar and Susan Slaughter and girls.

Barb Hamilton visited Betty Jo Williams recently at also Bobby Buck.

Archery Deer, Turkey Harvests Up From Last Year Counties bordering urban areas had the biggest totals Bowhunters posted increases in both deer and turkey harvests during Missouri’s 2011-12 archery deer and turkey hunting seasons, topping the previous year’s figures by more than one-third.

Hunters checked 52,671 deer during the four-month archery season. That is an increase of 10,299 (24 percent) from the previous year. Archers checked 2,923 turkeys, an increase of 739 (33.8 percent) from the 2010-2011 season.

Jason Isabelle, a resource scientist for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), said two factors probably contributed to the increased archery turkey harvest.

“I attribute the increase in harvest to the good hatch that we had last year in most of the state and to increased archery permit sales,” said Isabelle.

“There were both more turkeys and more archers in the woods in 2011 than in 2010.”

MDC sold 110,647 archery hunting permits and issued another 82,486 nocost landowner archer’s permits last year. The total of 190,133 archery permits is a record and continues a long-term trend of increasing interest in archery hunting.

“More people discover the enjoyment of archery season every year,” said Isabelle. “The challenge of bowhunting appeals to many hunters who start with firearms. For others, the attraction is a huge increase in hunting opportunity. For quite a few hunters, opening day of deer season can’t come soon enough and closing day comes too soon. Taking up the bow and arrow allows them to pursue their outdoor passion all fall and into winter.”

MDC Resource Scientist Jason Sumners said the reason for this year’s increased archery deer harvest is harder to nail down.

“Over the past decade we have seen a steady

increase in the number of archery hunters and a resulting increase in archery harvest,” said Sumners.

“However, that doesn’t explain the fluctuations we see in archery harvest from year to year. There are likely other factors at work that create annual variation in hunter effort or success. We had very mild weather last fall, and that might have caused hunters to spend more time pursuing deer. But there is still a lot we don’t know about the relationship between weather and hunter behavior and other factors that affect archery harvest.”

Sumners said he hopes to explore those factors in the future to gain a better understanding of what causes sizeable archery harvest fluctuations like those that have occurred over the last four years.

For example, the deer archery harvest increased from 44,434 in 2008 to a record 51,972 in 2009 and went back down to 43,281 in 2010.

Missouri’s 2011-2012 archery and firearms deer harvests total 291,592.

That is up 6 percent from the previous year. The 2011-2012 firearms and archery turkey harvests total 52,226, down 3.8 percent from the previous year.

The top archery deerharvest counties were Jefferson with 1,092 deer checked, Franklin with 1,088 and Jackson with 1,040. Top archery turkey-harvest counties were Callaway with 76 turkeys checked, Franklin with 67 and Jefferson with 58.

All of the top counties for archery deer and turkey harvest were in or near metropolitan areas. Isabelle and Sumners agree this probably is largely because all four counties are within easy driving distance of large numbers of hunters. Also, Callaway and Franklin counties are larger than average, and both have excellent deer and turkey habitat.

“Those four counties are natural choices for folks who live in nearby cities,” said Isabelle.

NEWS

of Clubs and Organizations

P.E.O. Chapter Meets The November meeting was held at Allison Rowland’s. The program was a report of the International Convention held in St. Louis.

Pat Belt was hostess for the Christmas Dinner.

She was assisted by the food committee. The program was a celebration of Virginia Biggs 50 years in P.E.O. and Christmas music. The annual raffle of the Antique Santa quilt was held. The winner was Linda Moots.

Heather Wheeler and Johnna Thompson were hostesses for the January meeting. A unique program on the founders was presented by Amanda Fitzpatrick and Mariah Lock.

Friends for La Plata Preservation The Friends for La Plata Preservation met February 6, 2012 at La Plata Library at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by president, Gary Smith. Minutes were read and approved. Treasurer Arlene Bunch gave the treasurer’s report.

Jack Crawford reported there was no water in the theatre. The flashing and pond liner apparently worked to keep the water out. Appreciation was given to Bud Payne for his

It combined New Year’s resolutions in general and what the original founders might have resolved based on their talents and interests.

Sara Beth Fouch and Cheryl Lock were hostesses at the February meeting.

Dues were collected, committee reports given and the nominating committee was appointed. Officers’ Annual Reports are due.

Sara gave the program on the music her parents had enjoyed and shared with family and friends throughout their lives and the influence it had on her and her brother, Ladd.

The first meeting in March will be a dinner to honor the retiring officers.

help in this project.

The Winter Flea Market held at Christy’s Auction House was deemed a success.

Discussion was given to the location for the annual dinner. Cindy and Arlene will explore possibilities for the location. The annual dinner is to be on March 8, 2012.

Letter of membership will be sent along with information about the annual dinner.

Ann Bullock has finished work on another scrapbook for Friends for La Plata Preservation. It can be viewed at the La Plata Public Library.

Present were Ann Bullock, Jack Crawford, Evelyn Falls, Cindy Moore, Sharron Burns, Arlene Bunch, Wava McHenry and Gary Smith.

TOPS MO#877 TOPS MO#877 La Plata met Tuesday February 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with 7 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges and the “TOPS/ KOPS Wonderland Song” led by Karen C. Roll call was: “Did you make a battle plan and stay with it?”

Best TOPS loser was Bobbi and runner-up was Karen C. Plans were discussed to use “The Choice Is Mine” books and workbooks for future programs. Each member could teach a chapter until the books are completed the “TOPS

Daily Do-It” journals are working well for us.

Our Valentine Party plans for February 14th are underway. We will bring our own beverage, bring a completed food journal or food diary for the week, bring a Valentine poem, jingle or story and wear something red or pink or a heart. Barb Y. and her committee are ready!

Our weekly challenge is to exercise 4 times.

We closed with the “TOPS Goodnight Song” led by Karen C. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please contact Gail for more information at 660-651-3025.

La Plata Community Fire District The Board of Directors of the La Plata Community Fire Protection District will meet in regular session Monday, February 20, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Depot Inn Meeting

Room. Agenda items include payment of bills, Fire Chief Report, report on department activities and other items pertaining to the everyday operation of the district. This is an open meeting and patrons are welcome to attend.

Benefit Supper In Elmer The home of Jim and Doris Taylor recently burned and a benefit supper has been planned for the couple on Saturday, February 18th, 6:00

p.m. at the Elmer School House. Please plan to attend and help the Taylors with expenses from their loss.

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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.

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02-04-12, a deputy investigated a reported burglary on Fireworks Ave. Person(s) unknown broke the lock on a barn door and stole a flat screen TV from a trailer parked inside.

There did not appear to be any other items missing from the barn. The investigation is continuing.

02-04-12, a burglary of a hunting cabin on Hwy 156 just west of S. Gifford was reported by the victim.

Several items were taken from the cabin including a compound hunting bow, hunting knives, and tools.

The theft occurred on 0203-12, between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. Any one with information is asked to call the Sheriffs Office at 800234-1050.

02-06-12, a deputy responded to the 32000 block of Business 36 E. near Macon , to a vehicle fire. The vehicle was behind a vacant house on private property, as if to be hidden. After the fire was extinguished by the Macon Rural Fire Dept. it was determined the vehicle had been reported stolen in Boone County in late January. The investigation is continuing into the matter.

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Macon County Sheriffs Report 02-02-12, a complaint of property damage was investigated at the U.S. Cellular cite in the 28000 block of July Rd. near La Plata. Person(s) unknown shot out a light on the tower and also shot the door causing damage. It appeared they shot a small caliber weapon from the road causing the damage.

02-02-12, a deputy responded to the 35000 block of Harvest Rd. , Bevier, to investigate a burned vehicle. The Bevier Fire Dept. reported the fire as being of a suspicious nature and requested a deputy. The vehicle was a 1993 Chevrolet 4 door passenger car. The owner of the vehicle was interviewed and stated he parked the vehicle and left, approximately 25 minutes later he observed it burning. It appeared the fire started near the gas tank. The investigation is continuing.

02-03-12, Esther M. Kribble, age 34, of Clarence , Mo. turned herself into the Macon County Sheriffs Office, on a Shelby Count arrest warrant. She is charged with 5 counts of animal abuse.

She posted a $1000.00 cash bond and was re-

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02-07-12, a deputy responded to a report of a male subject attempting to break into a vehicle on Long Branch Lake Road . The deputy observed a suspicious vehicle leaving the area. A short time later he located the vehicle on Hwy 63 in Macon and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. As a result of the investigation he arrested the driver and four passengers for the following offenses. The driver was Cody M. Nokes, age 18, of Macon, who was arrested for DWI (drugs), possession of under 35 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The four passengers in the vehicle were identified as Jake W. Williams, Kala R. Piate, Tysen T. Harris, and Jamie A. Shannon, all of Macon . The four passengers were all cited for possession of under 35 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The four passengers all posted $3000.00 bond and were released pending court appearance. Nokes was incarcerated without bond due to the fact he was already on bond for a previous stealing charge.

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La Plata Lady Bulldogs On Hot Streak

BY COACH JOHN WEAVER The Lady Bulldogs have now won 6 games in a row and are 10-1 since Christmas break. They capped off their 6 game winning streak with wins over Cairo by 4, Canton by 2, North Shelby by 4, and Schuyler County by 5 in overtime. The win vs.

Schuyler County was for the La Plata Invitational Tournament Championship. Schuyler County came in to the match-up with a 4 game winning streak of their own that came to a halt Saturday night against the Bulldogs. The Lady Rams were the 1 seed in the tournament and the Lady Bulldogs were the 2 seed.

That makes back to back championship titles in the past two years in the tournament for the Lady Bulldogs.

In the semifinal game of that tournament, the Dogs had a nice come from behind victory over North Shelby. La Plata trailed 35-31 with just over 2:35 to play and went on an 8-0 run to end the game. The Bulldogs played great defense in the game holding North Shelby to just 14 second

half points. In that 8-0 scoring stretch, Makay Belt hit a huge 3 point shot to cut the lead to one at 35-34. On the next possession, Taylor Snodgrass hit a 15 footer to take the lead. Rachel Shahan had 5 fourth quarter points as well to help seal the deal.

Makay Belt led with 8 rebounds. Morgan Kimmel had 4 steals. Rachel Shahan was the only girl in double digits with 16 points.

In the championship contest, the Lady Dogs came out firing with an early first quarter lead of 12-7. Rachel Shahan sparked the team early with 8 of those points along with 2 steals. In the 2nd quarter, it was a balanced scoring attack with Mallory Eitel, Molly Safley, Rachel Shahan, Jen McIntyre, and Makay Belt all scoring in the quarter. La Plata led 2417 at the half. The third quarter was owned by Schuyler County and the Dogs had a 3 point lead after 3 quarters at 36-33.

The 4th quarter saw great defense by both teams as Schuyler outscored the Lady Bulldogs 9-6 to tie the game at 42 each. With 8 seconds left in the quarter, as the Dogs trailed

by 2, Rachel Shahan was fouled and sent to the free throw line to attempt to tie the game. After going 1 for 6 in the game, Shahan sank both free throws in front of a packed house to tie it. The Lady Rams came down the court and got fouled going strong to the basket with 3 seconds left. Caley Sessions had a chance to win the game and her first attempt of the 1 in 1 shot was off the mark. The game went to overtime. In the overtime frame, the Lady Dogs got a huge 3 point shot from Morgan Kimmel to take a 3 point lead. That shot, along with some key free throws by Belt, Shahan, and Eitel, helped seal the deal as the Dogs won 5045. Rachel Shahan led the Bulldogs in scoring with 16 points. Makay Belt and Mallory Eitel each had 10. Morgan Kimmel had 5, Jen McIntyre had 4, Taylor Snodgrass had 3, and Molly Safley chipped in with 3. The Lady Bulldogs are now 15-3 on the season and travel to Bevier on Tuesday, February 7 for a key Tri County Conference Matchup. Both teams are undefeated in the conference.

BULLDOG BASKETBALL

The LHS Basketball teams hosted Green City on Friday, February 10th.

Pictured are the boys preparing for the jump.

Bevier Senior Signs With William Woods University

Atlanta Varsity Basketball Highlights

BY COACH JASON DANIELS Submitted Photo

Bevier C-4 High School senior Dominica Jean Prokup, daughter of Jamie and Janet Prokup of Bevier has signed a letter of intent to continue her education at William Woods University to participate on the Track & Field Team for head coach Daniel Radkowiec. Pictured above are Dominca and her parents Jamie and Janet Prokup, sitting. Back: Mr. Dill, School Counselor, and Daniel Radkowiec, William Woods University.

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February 21st - 25th, 2012 660.665.9163

Monday, February 20th Beef grill steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, bread and butter, peaches and milk.

Tuesday, February 21st Ham and beans, carrots, coleslaw, cornbread, tropical fruit and milk.

Wednesday, February 22nd Pork chop, dressing, cream corn, bread and butter, baked apples and milk.

Thursday, February 23rd Turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, bread and butter, pumpkin bars and milk.

Friday, February 24th Salisbury steak with gravy, sliced potatoes, brussel sprouts with cheese, banana, bread and butter, Rice Krispie bar and milk.

The Atlanta Hornets participated in the Brashear Tournament last week. The teams lost their first round action on Monday the girls to Knox County and the boys to North Shelby.

In second round action on Wednesday evening, the girls faced Novinger for the 5:00 p.m. game and came out on the bottom of the scoreboard losing 46 to 68, taking them out of the tournament. Scoring for the Lady Hornets were Ashton Ross 2, Shalyla Collier 10, Katy Baker 13, Ameila Smothers 10 and Maddie Cuppy 11.

The girls are now 2-19 overall and 1-5 in conference. They will head to Macon County on Tuesday, February 14th for their next contest.

The boys had better luck Wednesday night as

they faced the host team, the Brashear Tigers, coming out ahead on the board 42 to 34. The boys will move onto the Consolation Game on Friday night at 7:30 facing Macon County. Scoring for the Hornets were Mick Garnett 10, Dylan Hruska 14, Vincent Elrod 5, Zach Brown 4 and Tagan Brookhart 9. The boys are now 5-16 overall and 2-4 in conference.

On Friday evening the Atlanta Hornets played the Macon County Raiders for the Consolation Trophy. The Hornets slid by the Raiders by one point winning the trophy 58-57. Scoring for the Hornets were Mick Garnett 11, Dylan Hruska 12, Vincent Elrod 5, Lance Weber 11 and Tagan Brookhart 19. The boys are now 6-15 overall and 2-5 in conference. They will face Macon County again on Tuesday night on the Raiders court.

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Brashear Basketball Tournament Recap

BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net

The Brashear Basketball Tournament took off in full force on Monday evening. In first round action at 4:30 the Knox County Lady Eagles met up with the Atlanta Lady Hornets leaving the stingers way behind as they Eagles flew away with the game 76 to 31. High scorer for Knox was Hannah Strange with 16 points and high scorer for the Lady Hornets was Shalyla Collier with 10 points.

The second game was between North Shelby Raiders playing the Atlanta Hornets.

North Shelby won their contest 52 to 38. High scorer for North Shelby was Michael Orr with 16 points and Lance Weber also scored 16 points for the Hornets.

The girls were up next as Macon County played Novinger winning the game 51 to 44. The Raiders will move on to the winners side of the bracket. Scoring high points for Macon County was Sara Duncan with 14 points and high scorer for the Wildcats was Chloe Hubbard with 15 points.

The last game of the night was the host team Brashear Tigers running the floor with the Novinger Wildcats. Novinger advanced to the winners bracket with a score of 76 over Brashears 42. High scorer for Novinger was Trevor Stocks with 28 points and Joe Clarkson put in 25 points for Brashear.

Tuesday night the games began with the North Shelby Lady Raiders playing the host team, the Lady Tigers. The game was a close one, as the Raiders just nudged by the Tigers by two with an ending score of 52 to 50. Leading scorer for the Lady Raiders was Elizabeth Linberger with 18 points. Brashears Meredith Thomas led the Tigers with 27 points. The Tigers moved

to the losing side of the bracket, drawing a bye for their next game, which advanced to the Consolation Game on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. The Lady Raiders still have a fight on their hands as they will face Marion County on Thursday night battling for a chance at the first place contest.

The second game on Tuesday evening was a boys game between Knox County and Macon County. The game ended tragic for the Raiders as they came up short on baskets to the Eagles with a score in favor of Knox of 70 to 48. Leading scorer for Macon County was Dillon Nolte with 21 points, while Knox’s Royce Poore put 29 points on the scoreboard. The Raiders will advance to the Consolation Game on Friday night at 7:30 as they drew a bye for their next round action advancing them with a night off. The Eagles still have a game left before trying for first as they will face Marion County on Thursday evening.

Wednesday night action at the Brashear Tournament saw the Atlanta Lady Hornets play the Novinger Lady Wildcats. The Hornets came out on the bottom as the Wildcats outscored them 68 to 46. High scorer for Atlanta was Katy Baker with 13 points.

Chloe Hubbard put up 21 points for Novinger. Novinger with advance to the Consolation Game on Friday night.

A boys game followed as the host team Brashear fell to Atlanta 34 to 42. Joe Clarkson was high scorer for the Tigers with 10 points, while Dylan Hruska put up 14 for the Hornets Atlanta will advance to the Consolation Game on Friday night at 7:00 vs.

Macon County.

On the championship side of the bracket, the Knox County Lady Eagles outplayed the Macon County Lady Raiders leaving them behind with a score

of 69 to 39. Cassandra Peterson scored high for the Raiders with 12 points and Hannah Strange scored 19 for Knox. Knox will advance to the championship game on Saturday while Macon County will play for 3rd on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.

The last game on Wednesday put the Novinger Wildcats playing for 1st place on Saturday as they won against North Shelby with just a two point decision of 60-58. North Shelby will move to the 3rd place game on Saturday at 4:30. High scorer for the Wildcats was Chris Smith with 20 and North Shelby’s Michael Orr put up 24 points.

Thursday night only lasted for two games as the girls of Marion County outscored the North Shelby Lady Raiders 72 to 20.

Moving the Lady Mustangs to the championship game on Saturday. High scorer for Marion County was Randi Lee Plunkett with 19 points.

Following the girls the Marion County boys also took a contest from the Knox County Eagle with an ending score of 67 to 39.

High scored for Knox County was a tie between Kellen Gillaspy and Andrew Hunolt with 10 point apiece. Reed Plunkett and Clay Pollard both had 18 points each for the Mustangs.

On Friday evening the Atlanta Hornets won the Consolation Trophy over the Macon County Raiders by one point, 58-57.

Scoring high for the Hornets was Tagan Brookhart with 19 points and Aaron Maddox was point leader for Macon County with 17.

The ladies consolation game saw the host team, Brashear Lady Tigers being defeated by the Novinger Lady Wildcats 45 to 42. Scoring for Brashear with double digits were Shelby Salter and Meredith Thomas, both with 11 points each and with 18 points Chloe Hubbard was high point

leader for Novinger.

On Saturday evening the championship games were played with four games taking place. The first game was North Shelby Lady Raiders playing Macon County Lady Raiders for the 3rd place title. North Shelby won the trophy 43 to 35.

The Knox County Boys and the North Shelby boys played

for the boys 3rd place title with Knox County outscoring the Raiders 66 to 46.

In the Championship games, Marion County Lady Mustangs took the trophy leaving 2nd place to Knox County 65 to 45 and the boys champs were also Marion County as they outscored Novinger 65 to 63 for the win.