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DISTRICT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETS See how the different teams will play during Basketball Districts February 25 - March 2. The Brackets are on page 4B.
LA PLATA ATHETE DEBUTS IN COLLEGE BASEBALL FOR BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Curtiss Bunch was 2 for 4 with one run scored and an RBI in his Bradley Debut against Virginia Tech Friday, February 17th in Georgia.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOW AVAILABLE Absentee ballots are available at the Macon County Clerk’s office for the April 3rd, General Municipal Election. To request a ballot, please apply in person or mail a written request to the clerk’s office located at 101 East Washington St. Suite B, Macon, MO 63552, or fax a written request to 660-385-7203. Include the name of the person applying, the address to mail the ballot, reason voting absentee, and voter’s signature. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The last day ballots may be voted in the office is April 2nd at 5 p.m. and the last day ballots may be mailed from the office is March 28th at 5 p.m. Deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the April 3rd General Municipal Election is March 7th at 5:00 p.m. Contact the office at 660-385-2047 for any additional information.
Brashear Homecoming King and Queen - The Brashear Tigers held their Homecoming on Friday night, Feb 17 vs. the Novinger Wildcats. Between the boys and girls games Royalty was crowned. LEFT - This years King and Queen were Joseph Woods and Morgan Taylor. RIGHT - This years Prince and Princess were Chance Hill and Allison Thompson.
GIRL SCOUTS USE GREEN THUMBS
The La Plata Girl Scouts met at the La Plata Methodist Church on Sunday, February 19th to plant 100 flower bulbs in recognition of their 100th Anniversary.
TWO ARRESTED FOR MANUFACTURING AND POSSESSION
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During the evening hours of Thursday February 16, 2012, Macon County Sheriff’s Deputies, in conjunction with the Macon Police, executed a search warrant at 801 N. Ruby Street, in the City of Macon, regarding the manufacturing and possession of Methamphetamine. This stems from an investigation by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. Numerous items were removed from the residence. Arrested were Russell Davis age 51 of Macon for Attempt to Manufacture Methamphetamine in residence within 2000 feet of
any school, and Unlawful use of Drug Paraphernalia – Methamphetamine. Also Arrested were Ryan Connell age 30 of Macon for Attempt to Manufacture Methamphetamine in residence within 2000 feet of any school, and Unlawful use of Drug Paraphernalia – Methamphetamine. Davis and Connell are being held in the Macon County Jail with No Bond, pending the filing of formal charges by Macon County Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Meisner.
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LOCAL NEWS Carousel Productions Presents “9 to 5”
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Stump Your Friends Last weeks “Stump Your Friends” was finally guessed. We had several guesses after the last clue. The winner was Janice Summers with the correct guess of Earl Beckman. Others who guessed correctly were Reva Graham, Anita Powerll, Linda Green, Vickie Newbrough, Roma Rodriquez, Gary Simmons, Marty Roberts, Rabbi East, Gayla Perry, Linda McHenry, Susie Tuggle, Nikisha Couch, Lori Hall, Birdie Beck, Pam Burris, Abbie Lene, Matt Belt, Verna Buck and Carol Ann Green. It was great to see so many people participate. Can you guess this weeks little one? If you have pictures of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to have them.
“9 to 5” the musical hits the stage running at the Royal Theatre in Macon on March 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17. Carousel Productions once again takes a musical that is new to amateur and community theater audiences and brings it to life in only the way Carousel can. “We were looking for a new, fresh musical to produce that would excite our audiences and would “fit” our group of actors and singers. Everyone knows the movie “9 to 5” and the strength of the three women who made the movie famous. Well, we feel we have those women in our show!” says Mary Beth Lolli Truitt one of the codirectors. Portraying Violet (the Lily Tomlin role) is Jenae Young, a Carousel veteran who was last seen playing Adelaide in last year’s production of Guys and Dolls. Judy (the Jane Fonda role) will be played by Toni Riekeberg who is a favorite local vocalist. And Jamee Nelson Bowen will dazzle as Doralee (the Dolly Parton role). Jamee is known locally for her success in the country music field. Her most recent success was as the winner of the Texaco Country Showdown sponsored by KRES radio station. And of course, where there are beautiful women, there are always men in pursuit! The role of Franklin M. Hart, JR. the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss will be played by Craig Bonnett. Craig is one of Carousel’s lead actors and directors. The musical has also cre-
ated a love interest for Violet, Joe, who will be played by Joel Vincent. Joel started with Carousel during “Tony and Tina’s Wedding” and has found a home with the group in every production since. Another role that was
a true ensemble show. There are very few scenes that the ensemble is not part of. “Many of our Carousel regulars are filling these roles as well as some of our most talented high school students from the area. We are always
expanded for the stage is the role of Roz. In the movie, Roz is Hart’s “right hand girl” and is played fairly rigid AND is the only woman Hart is NOT after. In the musical, Roz becomes the comedy relief. Martina Wyatt Miller will bring Roz alive with her comedic acting and vocal skills. The audience will look forward to her entrances. The music for “9 to 5” was written by Dolly Parton. “Dolly wrote the music and lyrics, but the arrangements are purely Broadway. The music is fantastic! We have the singers to pull it off and a pit (led by Beth Dixon) that is superb. When Beth puts together a group of musicians, you can bet it’s going to be the best. I know there are people who come for nothing else but to hear the overture and the entr’acte!” says Truitt. An ensemble of actors and singers completes the cast in what is called
thrilled to have the young people in our shows. It brings a great energy to the stage. We have been so impressed with the sound we are getting from the ensemble,” says co-director Jeanne Fiquet. Kavi Surapaneni and Abby Lang are helping with choreography. These two young ladies have performed in Carousel and now have taken on a leadership role with the choreography. Directing the show is Jeanne Marie Fiquet and Mary Beth Lolli Truitt with special directing as-
Bane And Teters Awarded Scholarships From College Of Agriculture, Food And Natural Resources At MIZZOU Jeremy Teter of Atlanta and Jeana Bane of La Plata have been awarded the Elyzabeth Schell Scholarship and Jamill Teter of Atlanta has been awarded the Miller-Morse Scholarship from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources for the 2011-2012 academic year. “Scholarships enable us to recruit and retain outstanding students to our college,” said Bryan Garton, associate dean of academic programs.
Jeremy Teter and Jamill Teter are both juniors majoring in agribusiness management and are the sons of Scott and Cindy Teter. Jeana Bane is the daughter of Roddy and Janice Bane. The Elyzabeth Schell Scholarship was established in 1981 by the estate of Elyzabeth Schell. The Schells were in the dairy business in the Kansas City area and had a strong interest in agriculture. Scholarships are awarded to students whose parents
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are Missouri landowning farmers or ranchers. The Miller-Morse Scholarship was established in 1958 by Mr. True Morse as a loan fund and later converted to a scholarship fund for students studying agriculture. Mr. Morse distinguished himself as an agriculture leader, serving as Under Secretary of Agriculture for the entire eight years of the Eisenhower administration. It was Mr. Morse’s wish that the scholarship also bear the name of Merritt Miller, a former dean of CAFNR. Information on scholarships and the college is available from Garton at 573-882-0089 or from high school counselors.
sistance from Hannah Wyatt. Todd Davison has designed the set, and Dan Coons and his group of local carpenters are bringing it to life. “I’m sure many ‘baby boomers’ have seen the movie. The play follows the story very closely. So with that said, the show might need parental guidance for the very young. The kids will love the music, but although presented in a very funny way, the humor can be a bit more on the mature side. We just ask that you use your judgment when bringing children,” says Fiquet. The evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the Sunday matinee (March 11) beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are available in advance in Macon at C & R Market, Prengers, Macon Atlanta State Bank, both U.S. Bank locations, the Chamber Office and at the Moberly Chamber Office. All tickets are general admission with no reserved seating. Tickets will be available at the door if not sold out. Tickets are $8 in advance. For ticket information call 660-349-8260. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carousel9to5.
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.
Winner Receives A
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LOCAL NEWS
Macon County Officials Visit Jefferson City February 13
OBITUARY Judy M. Haun Judy M. Haun, age 67 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in her home. Born January 3, 1945 in Macon, Missouri, she was the daughter of Glen and Effie (Canada) Guthrie. On February 23, 1962 in Callao, Missouri she married Jamie Haun who preceded her in death on June 16, 2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Elmer “Butch” Guthrie. Surviving are four daughters, Robin Curphy of Brookfield, Missouri, Ronda Norton of Cameron, Missouri, Shelda Vaughn of Columbia, Missouri, and Felicia Atha-Haun of Marceline, Missouri: one son, James Dustin Haun of Callao, Missouri; one sister, Glenda Teeter of Macon, Missouri; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Judy lived most of her life in the Ethel community before moving to Macon in 2006. She was a member of the Church Of God Holiness in Macon. Judy enjoyed shopping, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Church Of God Holiness in Macon, Missouri. Officiating was Brother Kenneth Cowen. Burial was in the Hull Cemetery south of Elmer, Missouri. Services are under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri travisfuneralchapel.com
Macon County Federated Republican Women’s Club Meeting A large delegation represented Macon County at a recent event in Jefferson City, Missouri. Representing Macon were Allan Muncy, City Administrator, Alan Wyatt Presiding County Commissioner, Drew Belt, County Commissioner, Denise Bennett, Economic Development Director, Sharon Scott, Chamber Director, Jim Scott, Dennis Stith and several others from Shafer, Kline & Warren and Kami Mohn, Macon Electric Cooperative. Community members attended the first annual “Fall in Love with Northeast Missouri” legislative event on February 13, 2012. This event was coordinated by the Northeast Missouri Development Partnership (NMDP). NDMP is a regional economic development effort for Northeast Missouri. Denise Bennett,
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Elmer Elmer Baptist Church 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Wed. night services Elmer Christian Church Brother David Mason 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service
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Macon County Economic Development Director currently serves as President of this organization. The event incorporated a number of businesses & organizations from counties including Scotland, Schuyler, Clark, Adair, Audrain, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Randolph, Chariton, Ralls, Monroe and Montgomery, having the opportunity to showcase their communities and businesses, as well as discuss any concerns with Missouri legislators. Additionally the top four legislative priorities of 2012, as it relates to economic development, were presented to legislators: Transportation; Economic Development; Better Business Climate and Skilled Workforce. Seventy-five legislators attended this very successful first event.
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Attending the “Fall In Love With Northeast Missouri” legislative event were officials from Macon and other counties. The officials from Macon County had an opportunity to showcase their communities and businesses, and discuss any issues with Missouri legislators. TOP - (Left to Right): Sharon Scott, Allan Muncy, Denise Bennett BOTTOM: (Left to Right): Allan Muncy , Sharon Scott, , Jim Scott
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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Macon County Federated Republican Women’s Club met at noon February 9, 2012 at the Apple Basket restaurant. Jane Thompson, president, opened the meeting with a welcome to the members and guests. Sue Williams gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thompson introduced speaker Brian Haeffner, area engineer for MoDOT’s Northeast District. Haeffner updated the group on possible improvements to the 50-year old I-70 corridor which commands upwards of ten percent of the department’s annual budget for maintenance. The department has asked state lawmakers for authority to form a partnership with private contractors to rebuild I-70 and recover the costs, estimated at $2-$6 billion, by collecting tolls.
Other options include increasing the fuel tax or imposing a half cent sales tax. Seth Rector, NE region coordinator for the John Brunner for U.S. Senate Campaign, talked about Brunner’s background and vision of the political landscape. Brunner is a conservative businessman from St. Louis, MO. Treasurer Rowena Young reported that the club has 38 paid memberships and 8 associate memberships. It was decided that the club will not meet in March since the Lincoln Days celebration will be March 15 and the Republican Caucus will be March 17. Lincoln Days will be held at the United Trinity Church in Macon MO. The next meeting of MCFRWC will be April 9.
La Plata Family Practice Clinic J. Tod Sylvara, D.O., Board Certified in Family Medicine Office Hours: By Appointment Open Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. Closed Thursdays
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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
9:30 am Breakfast 10:00 am Worship
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
CELEBRATING SENIORS
Blonde... But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
I began making my appearance at the Brashear school last week and today (Friday, February 17th) attended their In-School Teachers meeting. I must say this is a very supportive group of the Tigers. Each and every teacher had on orange or orange and black, as tonight their Homecoming will take place in the Tigers Lair. I explained to them how our paper was currently moving into their area and I do believe they were happy and maybe a little excited to hear the news. I gave them each a copy of the paper and a letter expressing my encouragement to keep our paper informed of the happenings at Brashear schools. We talked about some features such as “Artist of the Month” and “Student of the Month” and other events taking place. One teacher even asked if maybe we could do an essay contest between the three schools that The Home Press North covers, which are La Plata, Atlanta and Brashear. I don’t see why not. Could be fun. So…. In the future, get ready to read the thoughts of those young minds. Once again Valentine’s Day has come and gone and yours truly, again, received nothing. LOL, no big deal. (Sad face). But I was on Facebook that day and saw all the beautiful and wonderful gifts that were being so proudly displayed with “look what my boyfriend got me” or “I have the most wonderful husband in the world”. And those statements are probably true in some fashion, at least to the person who wrote them. Soooo……….. What did I do about this and my blank Facebook page? Well, hehe, I googled a picture of a beautiful bouquet of flowers and placed it on my page with the tag line of something like “I didn’t get anything so I bought my own”. And after that I placed a beautiful diamond ring with the caption “I was good last year so I
JEFFCOAT bought myself this too”. Got a couple posts (Post = people responding to those of you who don’t’ follow Facebook), so I got a good laugh, as I’m assuming people don’t read the tag lines they just look at the pictures because several people thought my flowers were beautiful and I got congratulations on my ring. But Valentine’s Day to some people is a wonderful day to show your appreciation to those that you hold so dearly. The ones that make you smile everyday and give you joy. It doesn’t have to be your spouse or significant other, it can also be your children, your parents, your best friend, your co-workers or (like in my case) even yourself. So pat yourself on the back if you have something to smile about. You are the person that you need to satisfy first and then everyone and everything else around you will just fall into place. I hope each and everyone of you had a great Valentine’s Day and if you didn’t get something from that special someone…. Well consider this your gift from me. Happy Belated Valentine’s Day, Smile, Be Happy, Have an EXTRA LARGE BOWL OF ICE CREAM and relax for about 15 minutes. Then get up, get back at whatever it was you were doing and remember………… my mama always told me - Smiling Makes People Wonder What You’re Up To!!! So that’s why I do it a lot!! And its one thing I have found that I’m good at!! Keep It Kool, Bec
FAITH
Pastor’s Corner Have you ever had a day when nothing was going your way? The kids wouldn’t get out of bed. Your parents wouldn’t leave you alone when all you wanted to do was sleep. Your boyfriend/girlfriend wouldn’t take your call. Tee car wouldn’t start. And it just got worse after that. The first disciples of Jesus had days like that. One day all Jesus seemed to want to talk about was his coming death. He told them that if they followed him all the way then they would be killed because of him also. Then one of the disciples got in Jesus’ face about it and Jesus corrected him. But then, six days later, they saw something amazing. Or at least three of them did. Jesus lead them up a mountain and after they got there, Jesus face and clothes became amazingly bright. It was as if the glory of God were whining out of hem just as it had out of Moses on top of another mountain. Then, they saw Moses and Elijah, the great lawgiver and the most famous prophet, talking with Jesus. The disciples that witnessed this were dumbfounded. They did not
PASTOR THOMAS know what to say. One of them wanted to build three shelters to mark the occasion. But Jesus said no. Then Jesus told them they couldn’t tell anyone what they saw until after he had rise from the dead. Fortunately they did not have a chance to tell anyone about it anyway because when they got back to where the rest of the disciples were waiting, there was a big commotion going on. Jesus can brighten any day no matter how wrong everything is going. We just have to trust that he is always with us and that he wants to help us carry the burden or the difficulties that have us weighed down. Turn it over to him and let him help. Pastor Denzil Thomas
AHS Senior Night - The Atlanta Hornets held their Senior Parent Recognition Night on Thursday, February 16, 2012 during their last home game vs. Bosworth. Seniors recognizing their parents were Lana Allen, Zach Brown, Brady Bogeart, Amelia Smothers, Mick Garnett and Dale Magers.
LHS Senior Parent Recognition Night - On Thursday evening, the La Plata R-II Senior athletes paid recognition to their parents during the last home ballgame of the season. 2012 seniors are Rachael Shahan, Mallory Eitel, Taylor Herron, Jennifer McIntyre, Jake Waddle, Peyton Swift, Kyle Larson, Danielle Boren and Adrienne Hamlin.
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
The Search Has Begun Recently it became public knowledge that golf course manager Mr. Tom Cupp is preparing for a new chapter in his life. Words alone can not begin to express our sincere appreciation for Tom’s unyielding dedication. His objective has always been to provide the public with an exceptional golf facility, but even more important his vision was to improve the community as a whole and not just one attribute of the city. His retirement creates a significant void in the city’s management team. The administration staff, Councilmen, city employees, and I say thank you and wish him the best We are currently soliciting applications through a variety of media sources. We are excited about the applications we have received and the number of telephone/walk-in inquiries we continue to handle. The majority of the candidates are from the local commuting area; however we have received outof-state resumes. City hall will accept applications via U.S. Postal Service, email, fax, or hand
MAYOR THOMPSON delivery until 4:00 pm Monday, February 27. A preliminary applications review will be conducted immediately following the closing date. This phase of the hiring process will be performed by a small review team with the intent of organizing potential candidates into a manageable format. All applications will then be forwarded to the appropriate city councilmen for selection of interview candidates. We will then make a concerted effort to have the interviews completed and a golf course manager recommendation to the full council on March 13th. Charles Thompson, City of La Plata
EVENTS
Macon Jaycees To Hold Inaugural Breakfast The Macon Jaycees announced today an event they are currently running to raise money to support their Annual Community Projects. They are hosting a breakfast on Saturday, February 25 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. Breakfast will include Biscuits and Gravy and a Scrambled Egg Bar with ALL the fixings! Coffee, juice and milk will be served to drink. Cost of the breakfast is $5.00 per person. Proceeds from this breakfast will be used for future Community Projects the Chapter becomes involved in. If you have any questions about the breakfast or the Macon Jaycees, please contact Jim or Kyla Wilcox, Project Managers at (660) 342-6681 or Lorie Thompson, Management Development Vice President at (660) 349-8178.
GOVERNMENT
Macon County Commission Macon County Commission met on February 6, 2012. Members present were Alan R. Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins. Chris Waddle, road supervisor was in to discuss work orders for the county. The Commission opened the bids for steel, used in the constructing of bridges. Bids were received from Gateway, Railroad Yard, Viebrook Inc., and Oden Enterprises. The bid sheet is on file at the Commission Office. The Commission voted to accept bids from Railroad Yard for two truck loads of pile pipe at $13.25 per foot and one truck load of bridge deck steel from Viebrook Inc., for $1.01 per square foot. Motion was made by Commissioner Dwiggins, seconded by Commissioner Belt. Commission awarded diesel bid for week to MFA Oil and gas bid to Brownfield Oil. Walley Amidei called about rock needed on Golden Avenue. Additions and Deletions were received and approved. Macon County Commission met on February 9, 2012. Members present were Alan R. Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins. Chris Waddle, road supervisor was in to discuss work orders for the county. Certified copy of order for December and January for erroneous assessments submitted. The MoDOT Building Steering Committee met at the County Commission Office, those present were Denise Bennett, Director MCEDC, Allan Muncy, City Administrator, Dale Bagley, Mayor, Alan Watt, Drew Belt, Jon Dwiggins and Chris Shoemaker, the Business Development Specialist with the University of Missouri Extensions.
Administrator’s Notes by Dickie Brown, Administrator, City of La Plata It only takes a brief glance at the calendar to realize warmer temperatures and springtime weather may be eight weeks away. For most of you, this may seem like a significant amount of time. However, as the new city administrator facing his inaugural spring/summer season eight weeks feels like a minuscule moment of time. The staff and I have already started developing work plans for the approaching spring/summer season. Last week employees from multiple departments met to conduct an initial scoping exercise. The goal was to start identifying the upcoming seasons’ main projects and how they impact the community and other city departments. In the next few weeks the team will be gathering information that will serve as the platform for developing project strategies. It is imperative we approach all project in a manner that eliminates interdepartmental duplications and operational obstacles that may create unacceptable loss of time and energy. This also means working closer with our partners, contractors, and residents to ensure their activities do not have a taxing affect on the city resources. It is my intention to establish periodic interdepartmental briefings that will offer the foundation for clear communication and the exchange of germane information. It is also my responsibility to create a team environment that is governed by communication, collaboration, and commitment. The staff has been challenged to expand their comfort zones by adapting new management philosophies, strategic planning, and changing performance expectations. They have done so without reservation and that is commendable.
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LOCAL NEWS Six Risks Of Online Services…And How to Avoid Them by Alan Canton Ten years ago, you might have bought a book online or sent flowers using an online service. Those were one-time deals. You used an online services, but you did not form an on-going relationship with the online business that provided it. Fast forward to today. Now, almost every function a small business needs in order to be successful has become, or is becoming, an online service... and many of them are not transactional (that is, one-time services), but have become woven into the operation of the small business entity on a daily basis. In other words, small businesses do have to form relationships with those who provide online services, because they’ll be relying on them more and more as time goes on. Whether it’s online banking, online legal
services, online accounting, online back-office systems, online payroll, online human resources, online information-feeds etc., businesses that subscribe to these services must beware of certain risks... and learn how to avoid them. 1. Don’t be a pioneer. There’s a saying from the early days of office automation that you can tell who the pioneers of computerization are because they are the ones who have the arrows in their backs! Online companies come and go, and it is always best to let someone else with deep pockets test them out. This is doubly true for any service that is going to be mission-critical for your business such as an online order system or accounting program. 2. It’s not about price. Price means little on the Internet. There are services with very low monthly
Farmer’s Wife by Verna Buck
The La Plata Class of ‘51 is planning to meet Wednesday February 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Red Rooster for lunch. Marie Collum and Elaine Holmes were Saturday visitors of Katherine Walker also visiting was Steve Walker. Greg Tuggle, Loren Pippin and Susie Tuggle enjoyed lunch with Stella Tuggle on Wednesday February 15th. Stella was admitted to Boone Hospital on Friday. Virginia and Jr. Perry visited Pearl Perry and Bobby Buck at La Plata Nursing Home Sunday and also Maxine Perry at Northeast Regional. W.R. and Barbara Buck, Eddie Buck, Barb Englehard and Verna Buck, Larry and Nancy Platz of Brashear, Mick and Chris Hays of Kirksville and melba Hays of Macon enjoyed dining in Heartland for Valentine’s dinner. Eva Buck spent the evening with Mike and Amy Smith and children. David and Paige Carroll of Seymour Iowa attended funeral services for his mother Joyce Carroll in Bolivar, Missouri on
Saturday February 18th. W.R. and Barbara Buck and Eva, Eddie Buck and Bar Englehard of Marceline and Nancy McKenzie-Adams enjoyed dinner in Kirksville Thursday evening to celebrate Nancy’s 16th birthday. Sandra Grambling and Mary Beale visited Betty Jo Williams, Marge Hendren and Katherine Walker at La Plata Nursing Home Sunday. Verna Buck also enjoyed visiting with them. Monty Eitel of Manhattan, Kansas with a group of seven men and four women from Living Water International returned from Nicaragua. Living Water International demonstrates the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water and to experience “living water” the gospel of Jesus Christ. The volunteers typically drill a well, teach a hygiene course, teach a bible class and share their faith all in one week trip. Monty was an interpreter for the group. The Nicaraguan language is Spanish.
Atlanta News
by Marsha Hammons
Brenda Tate visited Helen Garnett Sunday evening. Terry and Carla Garnett spent Saturday evening with Helen Garnett. Ronnie Garnett called on Helen Garnett Sunday morning. Friday afternoon visitors in the home of Helen Garnett were Courtney Garnett and Grady Hruska. Carolyn Read, Linda Phillips, Dawn Moore, and Dolores Harpster visited friends in both Macon nursing homes Friday morning. Later they had lunch at AJ’s in Macon. Wayne and Elizabeth Beeson, Kyle and Cindy Palmer and Travis of
Warrensburg, Matt and Tabitha Jones of Clinton, David and Leannette Beeson, Brooke, and Cooper of Salem met for dinner in Columbia Saturday. Rhoda Graham and all five of her children: Mae Reaser, Sarah Grinder, Buddy Graham, Bobby Graham, and Billy Graham spent the weekend at the home of Rhoda’s niece, Beth Jones of Excello. Everyone except Billy attended morning services at First Baptist church in Macon on Sunday. Rhoda Graham, Mae Reaser, Sarah Grinder, and Felicia Hyde had Sunday lunch at a Moberly restaurant.
fees that are as good as, or better than, those with very high costs. When it comes to hard-goods, it is true that the bitterness of poor quality will endure long after the sweetness of low price dissipates, but when it comes to electrons over the wires, it is never about price... it is always about value. The highest price service is worthless if it does not bring the value that your business needs, and the lowest price service is invaluable if it does. 3. Avoid a marriage. We all know and all hate long-term, restrictive, noexit contracts, similar to how the mobile communications industry prices their services. (There is one small online business service that contracts with customers on a month-tomonth basis and advertises, “We’re not your cell phone company!”) Avoid being hamstrung
by a long-term captive contract, or one where you may have to pay an exit fee. Find services that are on a pay-as-you-go basis, preferably by credit card... which give you some added protection. You also want to see if you can find information on how often they raise their prices (and have done so in the past.) The best way is to do this by getting contact information for some of the vendor’s long-term clients as references and checking them. (If a vendor won’t give references, run away.) 4. Do it right the first time. You’ve heard the saying, “There is never time to do it right, but always time to do it over!” The holy grail of online services is vendor lock-in. Banks give away online banking because they know once you have spent the time setting it up, you are not likely to leave for light and tran-
Gifford Items
by Sharron Burns
2-3 inches of snow arrived February 13th. We needed the moisture. The cold temperatures are tolerable. The remaining time has been very nice. Daytime temperatures have gotten into the 50’s. Our bird feeder had 60-70 cow birds visit after the snow. They had a pretty melody to accompany their visit. I have a poem to share, called “Winter Garden”. Though my winter garden is dressed in gray and brown, there lies a rainbow sleeping beneath the frozen ground. My daffodils are waiting underneath the winter snow to announce Spring in all her flory with trumpets made of gold. My iris now are sleeping, they dream of summer fields, dressed in velvet, midnight blue, as emerald spears they wield. Bejeweled with hoary frost the soul of a rose waits quietly for summer sunshine to burst with crimson suddenly. High above it all, bare trees stand solemn guard, sentinels of Hope and Promise while the soil is cold and hard. By Glenda Banta of Wyoming. Now for local news around the Gifford area. Lana Daniels, Jeremy Jarman and Roger Jay Jarman enjoyed lunch with Roger and Mary Jarman. Connie Gunnels attended the Little Dribblers Game Saturday. She enjoyed seeing Lance Couch play. Karli and Maci Easley visited their grandparents, Carla and Tom Easley this weekend.
We welcome Chris and Candy Sinclair and children to the neighborhood. They purchased Darrin Magers’ home on 156 highway. Jennifer, Mike and Timerrick Gunnels, Christy and Rob Bristow, Dillon Huddleston, and Nikisha Couch and children were Sunday supper guests of Connie and David Gunnels. Congrats to Tyler Roberts, William Cook and Logan Weber on completing the welding school at Nevada, Missoui. Richard Burns attended the District Lions Cabinet meeting Saturday held at the La Plata Presbyterian Church. Donna Gray, Marty Vance, Dean and Marietta Slaughter, Donna Kelly, Kirby Bailey, Debbie Newland, Roger Jarman, Rich and Sharron Burns, Warren Mc Cray, Kim and Leighton Shoop, Mary and Drew Roberts enjoyed the Sunday message at Gifford Christian Church. The minister Nathan Peters and friend, Katie of Central Christian College of the Bible at Moberly brought the message. Barbara Thomas visited the Gifford Christian Church to pick up materials for the Linus Blanket Project. The material was a part of the Ladies of the Needle quilting group of the church. Sunday Jason Mathes came to celebrate Mae Mathes’ birthday. Lynnette and Gail Curtis and sons and Karleen Randolph also helped Mae celebrate her birthday.
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sient reasons... they have a customer for life. Change is hard... not impossible... but hard. 5. Avoid a pre-pay demo. Never sign up for service that you have not had an opportunity to try. And avoid services that require a credit card number even though they say they will not charge it unless you join. When you demo a system, involve coworkers, associates, and members of your team who will use the system and make sure it works for them and that they become “invested” in it. 6. Beware of off-shore, third-world services If you have a complaint and the service you are using is located in Botswana, well, as Jerry Seinfeld used to say, “Good luck with all that!” Stick with U.S.-based services, especially those in CA and NY and FL which have the strongest consumer
protection laws. If you get some guy with an exotic accent in another country on the phone who says he is “Peggy,” you’ve got a problem! Online services can give a small company access to the same “infrastructure” that the big-guys have. But the big-guys often have specialized staff members to “vet” online services that the small business lacks. Also, a big company can bounce back from a “bad choice” which is difficult for the company without deep pockets. It is more important for the small business to make a good choice than a bad one! If you choose an online vendor the same way you would choose a lawyer or doctor or CPA -- one that has a track-record, good references, and does not try to wrap you in a captive contract -- you will make a good choice.
Elmer News
by Pam Burris
Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton of Trenton had lunch with Dean and Pam Burris on Saturday. Over fifty attended the Taylor benefit on Saturday night at the Elmer Community Building. Jim and Doris Taylor recently lost their home to a fire. Elmer Baptist Church had 21 in attendance for Sunday school on February 19 and 23 for worship service. Bro. Steve Long from Marceline was the speaker and his text was taken from 1 John 3:1624 and message entitled “Love in Action.” His wife, Joyce, accompanied him. Next week speaker will be Jerry Platz and Steve Long will be here again on March 4. We will have Zac Vicars on March 11 for a trial sermon and a short business meeting
will follow the sermon that morning. Elmer Baptist Church held their Mission Study on Sunday afternoon with 5 present. The study was entitled: “Living the Dash.” Elmer Baptist Church had 18 in attendance for Sunday school on Feb. 12 and 22 for worship service. Zac Vicars of Kirksville brought the message from Phil. 2:12-24. Zac brought his wife Amy and friends Will who grace us with his piano playing, April and Josh. Zac will be bringing a trial sermon on March 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. Everyone be sure to attend. Dean and Pam Burris visit with Mike, Melanie, Mady and Maddox Tipton in Trenton Sunday afternoon and had supper with them.
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TOPS #877 TOPS MO#877 of La Plata met Tuesday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church Fellowship Hall with 9 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Roll call was “did you lose weight, did you keep a food journal or food diary and did you exercise”? The short business meeting adjourned for our Valentine Party called “How to Enjoy a Cruise Without Going Overboard”. Our weight master, Janet, gave us our boarding passes. We brought our own beverage and received punches on our punch cards for losing weight or staying the same, for a completed food journal or diary, for a Valentine poem, jingle or story and for wearing red or pink or a heart. Barb Y. was punch master and cruise director. Those who Seibert Club Meets The Seibert Club of La Plata, met Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the home of Betty Cribb for their regular meeting. Betty had her home decorated for Valentine’s Day. Everyone brought products for Victim Support Services, including trial size items of shampoo, toothpaste, soaps, etc. and paper products of paper towels, toilet paper and Kleenex. President Marsha Yahl will deliver the many items collected. Thanks to others in the area who know of this project and contributed trial-size items! The bright orange program books for 2012, were decorated by the members and all participated in judging them. Irene Osborn was the winner and received a white cake mix as the prize. With an upcoming birthday cake to be made, she was please! President Marsha Yahl called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and Dora Lovingier led in prayer. Roll call was “A Favorite Valentine or Verse”. All were interesting. Marsha had purchased a package of old valentines (some dated 1937) recently at an area flea market and she read some of them and then passed them around. Betty Cribb recognized the name of the Valentine recipient and one of the valentines was signed by Betty’s own cousin. It’s a small world! The minutes were read by Secretary Betty Cribb and approved. In the absence of the treasurer, Irene Osborn gave the report and it was approved. Under Old Business, we discussed getting together for a “Sewing Day” on March 21. We will work on quilts for “Project Linus” and “Project 4 Veterans”. Some will bring sewing machines, cutting mats, etc. and others will cut blocks for the “Project 4 Veterans”. We will meet at the Baptist Family Life Center from 9:30-3:00, with everyone volunteer-
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wished to give Valentine or small gifts did so. We had the honor of dining at the co-captains table (Ginger). We also received a punch for participating in the program read by several members, giving tips on how to eat on a cruise using good common sense and moderation. We sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and closed with our “TOPS Rededication Song” both led by Karen C. Refreshments were light submarine sandwiches and low calorie, low sugar brownies sundaes and coffee if desired. Our weekly challenge is to journal our intake. The “TOPS Daily Do-It” journals are a big help. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660-651-3025 for more information.
ing to bring items for our lunch that day: Kathy East, deviled eggs; Irene Osborn, tuna/egg mix for sandwiches; Betty Cribb, lettuce salad or relish tray; Dora Lovingier, dessert; and Marsha Yahl, chips or pimento cheese for sandwiches. It all sounds so yummy! Irene Osborn had an abundance of greeting cards and brought birthday, sympathy, and get well cards to be used by Courtesy Chairman Dora. Kathy made a motion, seconded by Irene, that the club purchase stamps for this purpose. It was approved and Dora was given those funds. Under New Business, we discussed inviting the Porter FCE Club to our May 16th meeting. Kathy made a program suggestion and will contact the person to present that program. Dora won the “Hostess with the Mostest” contest, consisting of “Two things that go together”, such as salt and pepper. She received a lemon cake mix as the prize. Betty had another contest of a Valentine Word Search and Marsha was the winner of a German chocolate cake mix. All repeated the Club Collect, and Kathy gave devotions on “Weeds, Women, Redemption”, Parables from Life, by Arnold Prater. The program was on “Snowflakes”, no two of which are alike. Wilson A Bentley of Jericho, VT, was fascinated by them and in 1879, began examining individual snowflakes with a microscope. He would quickly draw them before they melted and in the mid-1880’s, he affixed a microscope to a large bellows camera and captured his first images of snowflakes. He published a book, Snow Crystals, in the 1930’s, and a museum in Jericho, boasts some of his original snowflake photographs. We gathered around the dining table for refreshments. The table was decorated with a large and beautiful Valentine bouquet Betty received from her husband, Lloyd. She served wonderful refreshments of strawberry dessert, crackers, and mixed nuts/raisins, along with coffee, tea and water. We spent the rest of the afternoon visiting and now look forward to the next meeting on March 21, as we cut, sew and enjoy lunch!
Atalpal II Meets Atalpal II met at the home of Marie Collum at 4:00 p.m. on February 9, 2012, for the Valentine’s Day Party. President Sharron Burns called the business meeting to order with the group repeating the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the State of Missouri. Fourteen members answered roll call, and four guests were also present: Marilyn Cokerham, Donna Kelly, Susan Walker, and Pam Wares. The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved, and the treasurer’s report was read and accepted. Correspondence: A letter was read from former member Martha Rhein, greeting the group and congratulating us for working on several projects. A thank-you note was also read from FLPP, thanking us for the help with Soup Luncheon and Flea Market held on January 28. Courtesy: Marie expressed thanks for all the cards and other expressions of sympathy during the passing of her Mom, Thelma Jo Christy. Old Business: Cell phone numbers will be included in the 2012-2013 yearbook, and
updates were discussed. New Business: The March 23rd Birthday Party at La Plata Nursing Home was discussed. We will finalize plans at the March meeting.The Bloodmobile will be held March 5, and several volunteered to assist with that by working and/or providing food for the event. Sharron Burns presented an interesting program on Valentine’s Day with an emphasis on angels. She used a reading about “angel therapy.” She shared a story entitled “My Guardian Angel—On the Wings of Love,” set in the desert of Arizona about the bird known as the roadrunner. “Birds are earth angels who carry messages to you.” Sharron reminded us to tell someone we love them during this time of year. The meeting adjourned, and the Club Collect was repeated in unison. The next meeting will be Thursday, March 8, at 4:00 p.m., at the home of Blanche Meeks with Maurine Crawford in charge of the program. Delicious refreshments of sandwiches, veggies and dip, divinity, red velvet cake, punch and coffee were served and enjoyed during the social time. Goodie bags were also given out as we departed.
Teter Arrested For Burglary Sheriff Robert Dawson recently announced the arrest of Jon R. Teter age 32 of Callao for Burglary in the 1st degree and Property Damage in the 2nd degree. The arrest came as the result of a call to a residence in Bevier on Sunday February 12, 2012 of a “home invasion in progress.” Once at the scene deputies were able to determine that Jon Teter had broken in the back door of the resi-
dence and had physically assaulted the male and female occupants of the residence. Teter fled the scene. Deputies were able to locate Jon Teter, and he was taken into custody without incident. Teter is charged with Burglary in the 1st degree, and Property Damage in the 2nd degree, bond was set at $20,000 which he has posted.
Annual Education Financial Award
The Community Presbyterian Church established an annual education financial award in 1999. This financial award is available for students actively pursuing a 1-year, 2-year, 4-year or graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Full-time student status is required for financial award consideration. Previous recipients may apply annually for a renewal education financial award. The selected recipient will be an individual who exhibits strong character, Christian values, an intense desire for self-improvement, and financial need. The recipient shall be a resident of the LaPlata area and/or affiliated with the Community Presbyterian Church. Application forms for the $1,000 award are available at the church office. Applications should be submitted by April 1, 2012. Requests for applications may be placed by phone (660-332-4430) or email to communitychurch@centurytel.net . For further information, please call the church office at 660-332-4430.
EARLY BASS
In early spring, catchable bass can be scattered almost anywhere in a lake, but you can up your odds by fishing northern shorelines where the sun warms the water the most each day. Your odds get even higher in isolated backwaters along the northern shoreline where water warms faster even yet. Always remember, the warmer the water the more active the fish. Even in these areas though, the bass aren’t going to be active all the time. If an early season lure like a ¼ ounce white single spin doesn’t produce try small jigs and in line spinners. The single most productive presentation in early, early spring is to stop retrieving your lure and let it sit. Small tube type baits, grubs, jig & pig, and 4" long natural colored bait fish shaped lures all work well on early bass. Rick Clunn is a 4-Time Bassmaster Classic® Champion
CRAPPIE TRICK
Having trouble catching spring crappies? Here’s a little trick that could help you put a mess of good eating crappie in your boat. Attach a minnow to a #4 style hook about 3 or 4 feet under a small-to medium-size bobber and without any other kind of weight. When you cast it out, the minnow will drop very slowly through the water. If you don’t get a bite, gently sweep the rod tip 3 or 4 feet, pulling the minnow right back to the surface so it can fall through the water again. The sight of that slowly falling, struggling minnow is usually more than even the most finicky crappie can resist. Jimmy Houston is Host of “Jimmy Houston Outdoors” TV Show on ESPN2® For more tips, log onto basspro.com
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The Shepherd Calls by Dr. H. Wade Paris It is the big election year again. I hate it. I can’t wait for it to be over. It seems to me the candidates never stop running. They campaign from poll to poll. This week’s campaign advertisements are removed only to be replaced by another tribe tomorrow. Despite my distaste for politics, many of my friends apparently assume they know my political persuasion. I am regularly bombarded with political
“cuties” disparaging one candidate or another. Truth to tell, I have never appreciated political parties. The word seems to be a misnomer. A political party is seldom what I call a party. Besides, I prefer to judge the person rather than his or her party. This often places me in a political hot pot. Franklin D. Roosevelt is the first president I can remember. Since then, I have had twelve other presidents. Sometimes I have
liked them, and sometimes I have not. When I approved of my president and his work, life was simpler. When I disapproved, life became more complicated. How should I respond, I wondered, when I do not approve of the president and his work or policies? After all, I am an American; and the President of the United States is my president. After years of prayerful consideration, I recalled I have had many pastors in
my lifetime. I did not always like them or approve of their ministry; but still they were my pastor, and I did not think I should criticize them. However, there was something I could do. I could pray for them. That is how I solved my pastoral dilemma. Somehow, I believe our country would be much better served if, we all prayed for him. Surely, you can understand the wisdom of this, unless maybe you don’t believe in prayer.
City Of La Plata to Place New Golf Course Sign The New Sign Will Be Placed On Highway 63 The City of La Plata met in regular session on February 14, 2012 at the council chambers. Those present were Mayor Charles Thompson, Alderman Bill Adams, Alderman Dennis Jones, Alderman Charles Allen, Alderman Trent Perry, City Administrator Dickie Brown and City Clerk Bobbie Jacques. Meeting Called to Order Mayor Thompson declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Alderman Charles Allen gave the invocation. Consent Agenda Regular Meeting 01/10/12, Special Meeting Minutes 01/24/12, Bill Payer 2012-02, Utility Coordinator Monthly Report, Tax Coordinator Monthly Report Court Report. Alderman Jones made
a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to approve the Consent Agenda. On a call by the chair for ayes and nays, there were 4 ayes and 0 nays. The motion carried. Mayor and Board Committee Report Mayor Thompson extended a special thanks to Administrator Brown and Alderman Adams, Street Supervisor Kiley Harpster and Greg Tuggle for their efforts in helping transport the new oil tankers. The tankers will be used in street repair. While attending a basketball game a citizen from Shelby County made comment to the Mayor on how nice the City of La Plata looked. Old Business Fire Station and Old Vacant Lot Update - City Administrator Dickie Brown informed the Board that White Abstract and Title was in the process of performing a title search on the property recently sold. Old Generators – Gov-
deals. Administrator Brown told the Board he had placed the old electric generators on Govdeals and had begun the bidding process. Street Equipment: Administrator Brown informed the Board the city had purchased a pull behind roller from MoDot in the amount of $1,904.00 for the street department. Army Surplus TruckSurplus Approval. Alderman Allen made a motion and seconded by Alderman Adams to place the Army Surplus Truck and tank on Govdeals for sale. On a call by the chair for ayes and nays there were 4 ayes and 0 nays. The motion carried. Generator Status Update - Administrator Brown announced the Department of Natural Resources had issued the construction permit for installation of the new electric generators. Work will begin by the end of the month. New Business Administrator Brown
submitted a draft ordinance prohibiting motorized vehicles on the City Reservoir dam for the Board of Aldermen to review. Administrator Brown submitted the revised budget for approval. After review Alderman Adams made a motion and seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the revised budget. On a call by the chair for ayes and nays there were 4 ayes and 0 nays. The motion carried. Golf Course Sign - Mayor Thompson informed the Board that the Golf Committee had approved the design for the golf course sign that will be located along Highway 63. Police Car Status - Administrator Brown told the Board he had placed the police cruiser for sale on Govdeals. Adjournment With no further business, Mayor Charles Thompson adjourned the regular meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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Truman Students Offer Free Tax Help IRS certified students at Truman State University are volunteering their time to help individuals with low- to moderate-income levels file their simple tax returns for free. People from Kirksville and the surrounding areas can get help from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 25 or March 24 on campus at Violette Hall 1424. Eleven years ago Truman’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an organization for financial information professionals, adopted Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a national program established by the IRS that provides tax return assistance. There has been a steady flow of clients for the past couple of years with around 300 Truman students and members of the community seeking VITA’s help each year. Lucas Dille, vice president of VITA for Beta Alpha Psi, believes this a great opportunity for all students interested in accounting or finance. “Students participate because of the hands on experience of preparing tax returns and working with clients,� Dille said. Dr. Alan Davis is the advisor for VITA. He assists with all training and is present on filing days. Training consists of several different sessions that inform volunteers about the U.S. tax system. Volunteers must also complete several practice returns and take an IRS qualification test. This year, 150 students are volunteering on campus. Beta Alpha Psi members each work one four-hour shift and one two-hour shift, however, other Truman students not affiliated with Beta Alpha Psi have volunteered to work at the sessions. For more information visit bap.truman.edu or contact Lucas Dille by email at lmd6224@truman.edu.
Changes In Legislation Regarding Filing Dates Due to pending legislation the current filing date of February 28, 2012 through March 27, 2012 may be changed to the new dates of March 27, 2012 through April 24, 2012. These date modifications are currently being discussed in the legislature and if passed a news release will be published. Filings for the following offices will take place in the office of County Clerk Shirley Sims, located at 101 E. Washington St. Suite B, Macon, Missouri 63552. First day filers will select a number by random drawing to determine placement on the primary ballot. After the first day, candidates will be placed on the ballot in the order of their filing.
Offices: County Commissioners Districts 1&2, Sheriff, Assessor, Public Administrator, Coroner, Surveyor, Political Township Committee Persons. Documents needed for filing: Proof of identityVoter Identification Card, Missouri Driver’s License, Birth Certificate or other form of certified identification. Candidate’s Affidavit of Tax Payments form 5120 must be filled out and notarized for each candidate. Form and notary will be provided. (Not applicable to Political Township Committee Persons). Candidates will be assessed a $50.00 fee that is payable to their political party. (Not applicable to Political Township Committee Persons).
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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. 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In Re: Maria Dawn Kelley, Petitioner vs. Sherry (Tyree) Key Respondent, Case No. 12MA-PR00002 NOTICE OF HEARING To all persons who claim any interest in the property of DeEtta A. Henson, decedent, as an heir of said descendant or through any heir of said descendant: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above court by Maria Dawn Kelley, for the determination of
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.
the debts of decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof. The address of the Co-Trustee Carol D. Burstert is 31917 State Highway 129, New Cambria, Missouri 63558. All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. /s/ Carol D. Burstert /s/ William J. Carter /s/ Robert D. Carter Dates of publication are February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012
the heirs of DeEtta A. Henson, decedent, and of their respective interests as such heirs in and with respect to the following described property owned by said descendant at the time of death, to-wit: A tract of land being all the West half of Lot 9; also part of Lot 19 of Loomis and Snively’s Subdivision to the Original Town of North Bevier in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 57 North, Range 15 West, Macon county, Missouri and begin more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the point on the Easterly right of way line of Route C said point also being the Southwest Corner of said Lot 19; thence, along said Easterly right of way line North
The City of La Plata is now accepting mowing bids for La Plata Cemetery. Mowing will be as needed based on mutual agreement with the La Plata Cemetery Board. Bids must be received in the La Plata City Hall no later than Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. La Plata City Hall, 101 S. Gex Street, La Plata, MO 63549. Phone 660-332-7166 or Fax 660-332-7286.
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36 degrees 44 minutes 35 seconds East, a distance of 69.32 feet; thence North 13 degrees 12 minutes 16 seconds East, a distance of 46.62, thence leaving said Easterly right of way line, South 87 degrees 32 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 71.57 feet; thence South 01 degree 31 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 103.08 fee to the Northeast corner of Lot 9 of said Loomis and Snively’s Subdivision; thence North 87 degrees 32 minutes 46 seconds West, a distance of 121.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to restrictions, easements, and right of way of public record. Petitioner’s attorney is R. Timothy Bickhaus, whose business address and phone number are: 109 N. Missouri Street,
P.O. box 451, Macon, Missouri 63552; (660) 385-3854. You are hereby required to appear to answer said petition on March 28, 2012 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of the Macon County, Missouri, at 101 Washington Street, Building #1 (upstairs), Macon, Missouri, at which time and place said petition will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon and petition. Date of first publication: February 22, 2012
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A Salute To National FFA Week
The Home Press is proud to support the chapters of the Future Farmers of America in Macon County! These young people work hard to show their dedication to agriculture and to the community. In the following pages, FFA events and activities are brought to our readers by local sponsors. We thank the FFA organizations for their contributions to the community. Please thank and support the sponsors who make this special section possible. National FFA Week is February 18 -25, 2012. FFA Week gives members a chance to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters host teacher appreciation breakfasts, conduct “Ag Olympics” competitions, speak to the public about agriculture, volunteer for community service projects and more. The week of George Washington’s birthday was designated as National FFA Week in 1947 at a National FFA Board of Directors meeting. FFA Week always runs from Saturday to Saturday, and encompasses February 22, Washington’s birthday.
Construction On Schedule at LHS New Ag Building Steve Carvajal, La Plata R-II Schools superintendent talked to The Home Press about the new Ag building being erected next to the high school and should be ready for the 2012-2013 school year. “The Ag building is really coming along. They should be finished by the April 1st deadline,” said Carvajal. The district has hired an instructor from Paris, Missouri, Jesse Reuterdahl. Reuterdahl is originally from the Novelty area and is very familiar with the area. “We had some outstanding applications and interviews for the position but Jesse was by far the most impressive”, added Carvajal. The class schedule will be posted in the very near future for the students enrolling in Ag
classes once that Mrs. Reutherahl and Mrs. Fleming has a chance to meet and discuss what should be offered. LHS was able to apply for a matching grant with the state for equipment for the shop portion of the building and the school is very excited about the opportunity for the students to be able to weld on site along with other activities. The school is also looking for a grant for the following year that will provide technology for the classroom for little or no cost. “We would like to have a grand opening for the building for all that are interested in seeing it sometime soon after the completion date”.
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Learning To Do, Doing To Learn Earning To Live and Living To Serve - FFA Motto
Atlanta FFA Chapter has put the FFA motto into practice. “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live and Living to Serve.” They are serving the school and community by “Going Green”. Since the first week of December the chapter has been collecting paper to recycle from classrooms all the way from the Kindergarten to the Superintendent’s office. The cafeteria cooks did not want to be left out and are recycling too. They recycle cardboard, plastic and the metal cans that fruit and vegetables come in. All in all, since starting the project 9 weeks ago the chapter has collected 2,948 pounds of materials that are not going into the dumpster and off to the local landfill. This effort began when a recycling trailer was placed in the Atlanta community for local collection. The trailer is owned by the Macon Sheltered Workshop . It is picked up in Atlanta and unloaded by the employees in Macon. It is a win, win situation. By collecting the recycling, students are becoming more aware of things that they throw away in the trash can that could go into the recycling box. It is helping the dumpsters from overflowing, the custodians from handling so much trash, and providing work for those at the Sheltered Workshop. Families have become aware of the opportunity to recycle at home and the chapter is noticing more use of the trailer by the community as well. The recycling trailer is located downtown Atlanta and is able to accept paper, cardboard, metal cans and plastic. They do not accept glass, net wrap from hay bales and Styrofoam.
Members of the Atlanta chaper of FFA sort items during their recycling drive.
Agriculture’s Stellar Performance “Jobs, jobs, jobs” seems to be the campaign theme for both major parties in 2012, and while unemployment is a terrible hardship, we can be thankful that the campaign is not about “food, food, food.”
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reasonable prices has been met and exceeded. The reasons for American agriculture’s stellar performance are apparent in a report issued by the Economic Research Service (ERS), the agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for economic analysis. The 77-page report basically boiled down to the fact that American farmers and ranchers are still able to produce more with less; that is more food with fewer labor hours and less land than was used 30 years ago. As a result, U.S. farm productivity has increased nearly 50 percent. There are a number of factors cited in the report that enabled American agriculture to achieve these results. They include innovations in the way farms are organized, managed and handle risk,
as well as changes in production practices. Genetically engineered seeds and no-till farming were credited with reducing machinery, fuel and pesticide use. Advancements in drip and pressure irrigation systems conserved water. In fact, agriculture relies more on science and technology for growth than other industries. The ERS report also noted that farm production has shifted to larger units over the past quarter century. These larger crop and livestock operations can take advantage of scale economies and are better positioned to negotiate contracts. Yet, 97 percent of all farms remain family operations, some of them going back four or five generations. The amount of land used in agriculture dropped during the period
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measured by the report (1982 to 2007), declining from 54 percent to 51 percent of total U.S. land area. Farming also used 30 percent less hired labor and 40 percent less operator labor. In the past, the work ethic of farmers has often been cited as a contributing factor in productivity gains. There’s really no difference today. Farmers and ranchers are still incredibly hard workers, but thanks to better education, training and technology, they work smarter. Throughout the history of American agriculture there has never been a time when the people who work the land to produce our food, fiber and fuel have said, “That’s good enough.” Instead, they have always tried to do better. This attitude may not show up in statistical tables, but that commitment to continual improvement is a driving force that makes American agriculture so successful.
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Review Of Missouri Fence Law
In these local option law counties (Macon, Putnam and Sullivan among others) a legal fence is “a fence with not less than four boards per four feet of height; said boards to be spaced no farther apart than twice the width of the boards used fastened in or to substantial posts not more than twelve feet apart with one stay, or a fence of four barbed wires supported by posts not more than fifteen feet apart with one stay or twelve feet apart with no stays, or any fence which is at least equivalent to the types of fences described herein�. A stay is a vertical brace normally placed at the midpoint between the 2 posts to keep the wires together. No other type of fence is a legal fence in these counties.
Another major issue is that even though you maintain ½ of the boundary fence, you both legally own 100% of it. Thus, you must have permission from the neighbor before removing any of the fence to replace it. Keep in mind the fence must the legal requirement or it must be repaired or replaced. There’s also a tradition here in Missouri that you can clear 10 feet on either side of the boundary line to put in a new fence. However, that is only a tradition and not the law. Remember that it is a good tradition because if you leave brush and trees close to the fence then if they fall and damage the fence you as the landowner are liable to repair the damage done. A couple of other issues include (a)
you have the legal right to go onto your neighbor’s property to remove a tree limb or anything that is obstructing the fence but only what’s obstructing it and (b) you do not have the right to cut down a tree that is not obstructing the fence but is going to fall on it any day. There are several other differences in the law in the counties that have adopted the local option and I will continue to discuss more about the law next week. Remember guides 810 and 811 have much more detail on the fence law and can be found at http://extension.missouri. edu/publications/ and search for fence law.
International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership Program Goes to Southeast Asia this May
The National FFA Organization is now accepting applications for its 2012 International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership (I-CAL) program. FFA will take 12 students to Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore this spring; the tentative program dates are May 19th-June 1st. This conference allows students the opportunity to study global agriculture and international marketing. Students will learn about current international trade and cultural issues and gain awareness of how international markets for agricultural products operate. Upon completion of the program, students will give educational presentations to local groups and organizations about their experiences. The I-CAL program was developed as a partnership with the U.S. Grains Council and The Grains Foundation. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2012 at 5 p.m. EST. Potential participants can learn more about the program and download an application at www.ffa.org/collegiate. About The Grains Foundation The Grains Foundation was established by members of the U.S. Grains Council in 1983. It was formed in an effort to improve world food availability and quality; to strengthen the role in the marketplace in resolving global supply and demand issues; and to build partnerships with agricultural producers, agribusinesses and governments in developing countries through market education programs.
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LOCAL SPORTS
Brashear Tiger Basketball
The Brashear Tigers went to the Bucklin on Tuesday, February 14th. The girls came home with a big win over the Bulldogs 53 to 14. Scoring for Brashear was Olivia Thompson 2, Shelby Salter 7, Miranda Creason 6, Ashley Moncrief 8, Meredith Thomas 16, Alexa Acton 2, Katie Sweet 2,
Chandi March 2 and Nikki Moncrief 10. The Tigers hosted the Novinger Wildcats on Friday, February 17th for their Homecoming game. The Lady Tigers had a loss on their court trailing the Wildcats 43 to 47. Scoring for Brashear were Olivia Thompson 7, Shelby Salter 11, Katie Smith 9, Ash-
ley Moncrief 2, Meredith Thomas 10, Alexa Acton 2 and Chandi March 2. The boys had even worse luck for their Homecoming falling behind the Wildcats 33 to 86. Scoring for Brashear were Joseph Woods 2, Hayden Housman 2, Taren Treasure 13 and Joe Clarkson 16.
Atlanta Basketball Recap The Atlanta Hornets traveled to Macon County on Tuesday, February 14th to face the Raiders on their home court. The Lady Hornets played hard but came up short at the end with a losing score of 45 to 57. Scoring for the Hornets were Samantha Reed 22, Ashton Ross 10, Shalyla Collier 5, Katy Baker 4 and Maddie Cuppy 4. The
girls are now 2-19 overall and 1-6 conference. The boys had the same luck coming up short on the scoreboard by 6 losing 62 to 68. Scoring for the Hornets were Mick Garnett 19, Dylan Hruska 7, Vincent 5, Zach Brown 7, Lance Weber 11, Tagan Brookhart 8 and Dale Magers 5. The boys are now 6-16 overall and 2-5 in conference.
Atlanta will hold senior parent recognition night on Tuesday, February 21st. On Thursday, February 16th the Hornets hosted Bosworth for their last home game of the season and earning bragging rights for both contests. The girls wont their game 73 to 13. Scoring for Atlanta were Samantha Reed 10, Ashton Ross
Brashear Lady Tiger Meredith Thomas eyes her shot during the matchup against Bucklin. The Lady Tigers won the game 53-14.
19, Shalyla Collier 6, Katy Baker 14, Ameila Smothers 14 and Maddie Cuppy 10. The girls are now 3-19 overall and 1-6 in conference. The boys outscored their competitors as well with an ending score of 57 to 35. Scoring for the Hornets were Mick Garnett 8, Brady Bogeart 2, Dylan Hurska 4, Vincent Elrod 5, Zach Brown 13, Lance Weber 7, Tagan Brookhart 12, Dale Magers 4 and Kaleb Tipton 2. The boys are now 7-16 overall and 2-5
in conference. On Friday evening, February 17th the Hornets traveled down Highway 36 to face the Bevier Wildcats bringing home only one win by only one point. The Lady Hornets were short on points as the Lady Wildcats outscored them 45 to 65. Scoring for Atlanta were Samantha Reed 10, Ashton Ross 7, Shalyla Collier 5, Katy Baker 12, Ameila Smothers 5 and Maddie Cuppy 6. The girls are now 1-7 in conference
and 3-20 overall. The boys game was tough and pulled out at the end with the Hornets shooting that one extra point to down the Wildcats 60 to 59. Scoring for Atlanta were Mick Garnett 23, Dylan Hruska 5, Vincent Elrod 5, Lance Weber 12 and Tagan Brookhart 15. The boys are now 3-5 in conference and 8-16 overall. The Hornets will be participating in District play next week.
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