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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Storm Causes Significant Damage
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Storm Damage - High and very strong tornado like winds blew through Northeast Missouri on Tuesday evening, February 27, 2012. Signs of tornado activity were caught by our photographers the morning after the storm. The trampoline was found on Highway 3, just west of the 156 turn off, west of La Plata, debris was found all over the area, with lots of tree and building damage to the Jim Lock home north of La Plata on Highway 63, across the highway the equipment location of Chris Taylor’s huge storage units were flown around like basketballs and the Jeff Case home on Highway E, northeast of La Plata suffered a huge amount of destruction.
MONDAY FIRE
SCUDDER MAKES FALL DEAN’S LIST Christina Scudder was named to the Fall 2011 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance at Southeast Missouri State University located in Cape Girardeau, MO. Christina, a 2008 graduate of Brashear High School, received a 4.0 for the fall semester. The Dean’s List recognizes those students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. She is a senior biology major and will attend veterinary school next fall.
SCUDDER MAKES PRESIDENTS HONOR ROLL James Scudder, a 2011 Brashear High School graduate, was named to Oklahoma State University Presidents Honor Roll for Fall 2011. Jay, a biology major, was one of only 1718 students at OSU-Stillwater to receive a 4.0 grade point average for the fall semester. He is a member of the President’s Leadership Council, a scholarship and leadership program for the top 100 freshman. Oklahoma State University has over 35,000 students across its combined five-campus system with more than 24,000 on the Stillwater/Tulsa campuses.
Monday Fire - A fire broke out at the corner of Orrick and Church Street at the residence owned by Darrel Green. Sources say that a wood-stove that was heating the house was the cause of the blaze. The La Plata Fire Department and Macon County Ambulance District were on scene within minutes.
SPRING IS GETTING CLOSER Though it may not seem like we’ve had much of a winter (no I’m not complaining), it won’t be long before it will be time to think about spring. Today I want to review some critical things gardeners and landowners need to be ready for soon and resources to assist you. The 1st thing to think about
is that it’s not too late to do a soil test on your garden or fields. A soil test is still the best way to determine the fertility in your soils. Soil tests in our office cost $15 apiece and take over a week to get the results so plan accordingly. They are especially critical if you haven’t tested in 3 or more years or if you’re
changing the use of the land. Another important issue that hopefully you’ve done some planning on already is what you’re going to plant. University of Missouri Extension has some resources available to help you there. For gardens, guide 6201, “Vegetable Planting Calendar” can help you with what variety to plant
as well as when to plant. It’s also online at http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6201. If you’re interested in forages, there are several guides on specific forages that can assist you also. Guide 4650 is on “Establishing Forages” and is at http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G4650. Look for specific information there.
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Putting Brashear On The Map
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A group of Brashear fans support their team during a game last fall. Brashear is a small community, but rich with history and community pride.
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Brashear is a city in Salt River Township, Adair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 273 at the 2010 census. History: The town of Brashear was laid out in 1872. It was named after Richard Matson Brashear, who was a prominent farmer and businessman in the area. Richard Matson Brashear was the son of William G. Brashear, who is said to have been one of the first white settlers in the area in 1842. However, the Brashear community dates back prior to 1872 by several years. Approximately one mile north of the current location, there
once stood a prosperous small village named Paulville, also known as Paultown, which was established around 1855 by a man named Walker Paul. Paulville served as a trading hub for the farms of eastern Adair County, along with several other businesses, one of which was a grist mill. Sometime during the Civil War, the grist mill was put to the torch to prevent Confederate recruits from being re-supplied. The coming of the Quincy, Missouri & Pacific Railroad in 1872 saw a wholesale population shift. The building of a rail depot at the newlyplatted town of Brashear caused a very large portion of Paulville’s population and business to migrate
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the short distance south. Through the latter half of the 19th century and first few decades of the 20th, Brashears business district ebbed and flowed as many farm communities are wont to do. Similarly, the Great Depression and post-World War Two mobility of the American public led to many changes. In 1950 Brashear had a population of only 152, however that number has been on a slight rise ever since. The Home Press wanted to touch base a little bit with the Brashear/ Hurdland communities. Last week we did a mass mailing to the Brashear/ Hurdland/Atlanta/Elmer zip codes in hope that you would be able to read our publication and get in touch with the black and white and read all over experience with The Home Press North. A mass mailing will also be sent again this week in hopes that subscriptions will start coming in as the free issues being dropped in Adair County will come to a halt and the paper has yet to find a place to sell over the counter papers in the Brashear area. The subscription rate for Adair County is now $35.00 per year and those subs can be mailed to PO Box 57 in La Plata. The school has been great in helping with getting things in the paper. Mr. Scudder has been a huge asset to us, as well as the basketball coaches. We want to remind the community that we are not just covering the school, but area happenings, so please please please, get in contact with us and let us know of events happening in the area. We will be happy to help get the word
out. The paper has a new sales representative that started on Monday and he will be getting your way in the near future and helping with any advertising needs for the school, city, businesses, fundraisers, etc. All in all we are very happy with the open arms in which we have been accepted with in Brashear and we would like to thank you for your humble hospitality. The Home Press has been in contact with City Hall and hopes to hear something back soon from your leaders. We would love to sit down with Rhonda, your mayor, and talk with her about the community and extend to her the opportunity to write a monthly or weekly column with her thoughts and hopes for Brashear. The Home Press also hopes to get some things from your Principal/Superintendent as well in the same manner. However, if you are a business, as we are sure there are several that are in operation, just not on the map, and would like to be in the “spotlight� give us a call, we’d be happy to visit with you. We are also extending the position of a weekly correspondent in the area. So if you are just sitting around at home, have extra time on your hands and would like to join our media family in getting the word out, don’t be shy, call us. In closing we would like to remind Adair County that we are here, covering your community and hope to furnish you with news, photos and reminders. We hope you are enjoying the paper and would love to hear from you.
March OATS Schedule
For Macon County OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age or income. To schedule a ride, simply call the volunteer OATS contact in your community.
Bevier B. Smith ......................................773-5445
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Callao, Elmer, Ethel, La Plata, Goldsberry & New Cambria Call 800-654-6287 between 8:00am - 4:00pm In addition to the below schedule, transportation is now available three times a week from Macon County to Columbia on the “Weekly Express�! For more information call 1-800-654-6287.
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LOCAL NEWS LA PLATA ELEMENTARY AWARDS
WRETHA MARIE WINKLER
K-2nd Student of the Month - The La Plata Elementary held their February End of the Month Assembly and awards were given to youngsters. Student of the Month for February for grades K-2nd is: Claire Coy, Mrs. Wood’s Kindergarten Class.
3rd-6th Student of the Month - The La Plata Elementary held their February End of the Month Assembly and awards were given to youngsters. Student of the Month for February for grades 3rd-6th is: Ben Larson, Mrs. Howe’s 3rd Grade Class.
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Death Notice Maxine Perry Rose Maxine Perry, age 88, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday (March 5, 2012) at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri. Funeral services are pending at the Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.
Macon County Republican Club met February 21 at a local law firm in Macon. Bonnie Morris, president opened the meeting with a welcome to members. Aaron Baker gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Program for the evening was also given by Aaaron Baker who gave an informative talk to the group on the upcoming 2012 Macon County Republican caucus. Plans were discussed for Lincoln Day which will be held March 15 at United Trinity Church in Macon. Secretary Becky Belt, read the minutes of previous meeting. Treasurer Louise Gaughn gave her report. Next meeting will be 6:30 pm. on March 20th at the Winkie Law Firm, 2005A N Missouri St, Macon with Representative Randy Asbury, presenting the evening program.
LINDA L. TETRICK Linda Lou Tetrick, age 61, of La Plata, Missouri passed away Sunday (February 26, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. The daughter of Kendall and Margaret (Bocock) Young, she was born July 26, 1950 in Paxton, Illinois. On May 3, 1971 in Kankakee, Illinois she married Lawrence Tetrick, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Joyce (Gus) Juricic of La Plata, Missouri; one sister, Edna Gillian of Illinois; three grandchildren, Patrick (Samantha) Tetrick, Timothy Juricic and Samantha Juricic; and one aunt and
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uncle, Robert and Linda Sue Young of Decatur, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Kenny and one sister, Mary. Linda grew up in Crest Hill, Illinois where she attended school. She worked in area restaurants in Illinois and after moving to La Plata she was employed at Wal-Mart in Kirksville. She was a member of the La Plata Christian Church and Senior Circle. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday (February 29, 2012) at the Missouri State Veterans Ceremony in Jacksonville, Missouri.
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Wretha Marie Winkler, age 87 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri. Born September 8, 1924 in Bucklin, Missouri, she was the daughter of Jewett W. and Lola Belle (Carter) Webber. On June 16, 1945 in Clarence, Missouri she married William Winkler who preceded her in death on March 21, 1996. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Deloma Fuqua and Irene Davison; and a half-brother, Gilbert Harden. Surviving is one son and daughterin-law, Robert and Helen Winkler of Montgomery, Illinois; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Rick Taylor of La Plata; one sister, Lorene Ratliff of Edmond, Oklahoma; one half-brother, Jack Webber of Napa, California; eight grandchildren, Becky Lehr, Steven Lehr, Eric Winkler, Nicole Christian, Travis Winkler, Kristen Watts, Laura Vose and Travis Taylor; and five great grandchildren, Ethen, Seth and Cole Winkler, Lizzy Lehr and Kylie Beck. Marie was a 1942 graduate of Elmer High School. During WWII she worked in an ammunition factory in Illinois, and later in Warrenville, Il-
LEWIS “BUDDY” GRAHAM Lewis “Buddy” Graham, Jr., age 57, of Macon, Missouri passed away Wednesday (February 29, 2012) at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri. Lewis was born on June 7, 1954 in Kirksville, Missouri a son of Lewis M. and Rhoda Mae (Meadows) Graham, Sr. He is survived by his mother of Atlanta, Missouri; two sons, Jerod Lee Graham and wife, Shelby of Anamosa, Iowa and Ryan Paul Graham of Cameron, Missouri; three grandchildren, Josiah Lee Graham, Eli James Graham and Rebekah Lynn Graham, all of Anamosa, Iowa; two brothers, Bobby Lee Graham and special friend, Laura Smith of La Plata, Missouri and Billy Graham and wife, Carol of Atlanta, Missouri; two sisters, Mae Graham of Atlanta, Missouri and Sarah Alice Grinder of Macon, Missouri; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Lewis was preceded in death by his father on November 28, 1987, a brother, Denzil Graham on October 21, 1957 and a brother-in-law, Bob Grinder. Lewis was a graduate of Atlanta
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linois she worked as a beautician. In 1986 Marie moved to La Plata where she was a member of the La Plata Christian Church. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, crocheting, oil painting, dancing, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her family. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the La Plata Christian Church. Officiating was the Reverend Jeremy Lobdell. Music was provided by Janis Mitten, organist and Sally Morris, vocalist, played and sang “The Old Rugged Cross”. Burial was in the La Plata Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matt Christian, Travis Winkler, Eric Winkler, Jarrett Belfield, Gary Pyle, and Bill Tiedemann. Honorary pallbearers were Darrell Ratliff and Randy Fuqua. Visitation was Wednesday, February 29, 2012 with the family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Memorials in memory of Wretha Marie Winkler may be made to the La Plata Christian Church. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, Mo. 63549.
C-3 High School Class of 1972. He had been employed at Central Soya in Moberly and at Toastmaster in Macon and as a corrections officer at the Moberly Correctional Center for the past 8 years. He was also a sponsor of the AA Chapter in Macon and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Macon. Funeral services were held on March 5, 2012 at the Elliott Funeral Home in Atlanta, Missouri with Reverend Jim Richards of Moberly officiating. Musical selections will be “How Great Thou Art”, “Because He Lives” and “I’m Going To Love You Through It”. Burial followed the service at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, east of Atlanta, Missouri. Casket bearers were Roger Bork, Loring Zartler, Donald Bunton, Duane Paeppe, Sherry Paeppe and Steven Simmons. Honorary bearers were David Bogeart, Jeanna Zartler, Donna Taylor, David Tramp and Ryan Graham. Services were under the direction of Elliott Funeral Home of Atlanta, Missouri. www.elliottfunerals.com
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Group 6:30 pm 4th Wed. Movie Night Mt. Tabor Baptist Church 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 7:00 pm Sunday & Wednesday Mt. Zion United Methodist (South of Redmon) Rev. Denzil Thomas 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm 3rd Wed. UM Women Atlanta Church Without Walls www.atlantachurch.blogspot.com goatlantachurch@gmail.com
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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
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
A GIFT OF COMFORT
Blonde... But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
Well, I don’t think we need an ark yet, but with Mother Nature’s bad attitude lately I’ve just about had my fill of groundhogs, lambs. lions, etc. Six more weeks of winter, wow, from 60-70 degree weather to a snow storm. In like a lion out like a lamb? Um that went a little backwards I think. Well hopefully that was the last snow of the year, came out of no where, lasted about ½ a day and we are back to messy mud!! Personally I like the mud, gonna have to get my 4-wheeler out and get her serviced. Spring fever is knocking. Its great to see people out and about, those that have been almost invisible through the winter months. Some keep themselves locked indoors to avoid sickness, cold and nasty weather and hate to get that car outta the garage. Might get dirty. LOL With spring weather comes spring baseball, golf, track and other activities for the local schools and I would like to extend an invitation for you to get out and take a part in these activities. Besides the outdoors activities the academic bowl contests are going on in the areas and of course that summer baseball signup event will be happening soon and practices will begin with the first signs of dryness. I especially love watching the birds and small animals play in the grass, searching for left over’s from the winter elements that no one else found. Calving season is upon us again and its nice to hear the local farmers talking about their young ones and looking forward to their herds multiplying and growing. Its just as
JEFFCOAT nice hearing that as it is hearing someone has won some money at a scratchers ticket. People in this area work hard on their farms and deserve a break every now and again with the weather and illness of livestock. I sometimes drive around the country roads looking at the young ones playing and romping at each other. Kinda brings a smile inside. Sometimes I wonder if they understand each other. In fact, one time I asked a very dear friend of mine if she thought they talked to each other. I think they do, of course they do, everyone has their own way of communication, but it makes me wonder what they are thinking when we drive by starring at them, glad I can’t hear what they have to say. But nevertheless, I believe they talk to each other and share in conversations of some sort. I know, I know, “grief Becky, cows don’t talk”. How do we actually know this? Has anyone determined that they don’t? I know when a mother bellers for her young, they come running, so they have to talk. Ha! See I just solved my own questions. Gosh I’m smart. Wow, I’d better end with that one. Keep It Kool, Bec
EVENTS
Macon County Cattlemen Host Annual Banquet The Macon County Cattlemen hosted its 12th Annual Youth Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Macon County Expo Center in Macon. A record crowd of more than 370 helped the event gross more than $20,000 to benefit local youth involved in the beef industry through scholarships and other financial assistance. Jeff Windett, Executive Director of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association spoke to those attending. Those attending also helped honor families of members that have recently passed including Bob Lowe, Barry Ford and David Marino. Northeast Missouri businesses, individuals, and organizations attended this year’s banquet to help raise funds to benefit local youth involved in the beef industry through scholarships and other financial assistance. Member Aaron Baker 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 will provide scholarships to local youth in addition to funding other youth-orientated activities in Macon County. Baker 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 were raffled or auctioned for both youth and adults. A pole saw provided by Harland Rental was raffled to Pam McLin. Two beef bundles sponsored by New Cambria Livestock, Lolli Livestock, Green City Livestock Market and Special D Meats were raffled to Sharon Pennington and Sabrina Langdon. In addition, a gun donated by Macon-Atlanta State Bank was won by Alaina Durk. “This year’s prime rib dinner catered by Special D Meats and was another key to our success,” said Baker. A Texas Hold’em Tournament followed the steak dinner and short program.
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Years ago there was a ladies organization at the Gifford Christian Church who met weekly to quilt. The were called the Ladies of the Needle. Members of the Ladies of the Needle included Gladys Mock, Madie Waddill, Bulafern Gordon, Marie Sullivan, Maxine Easley, Rosa Waddill, Marietta Slaughter, Annabelle Easley, Rose Bailey, Norva Bailey and Tressie Shaffer. They made many, many beautiful quilts which were sold at the Lords Acre Sale in Gifford. Most of the ladies are gone, but many many yards of material remain. The present members of the church decided the material could still be of use to others quilters. Pictured is Barbara Thomas accepting the material, thread and batting for the “Linus Blanket Project”. Project Linus Blanket will provide love, security, warmth and comfort to area children who are seriously ill, traumatized and otherwise in need. Some of the materials will be used at the Sew In on February 25 at Kirksville Shrine club.
COMMENT
From The Mayor’s Desk by Charlie Thompson, Mayor, City of La Plata Utility bills! Don’t we all love them? For better or worse, they are a part of our lives. The City of L a Plata has rules regarding the paying of utility bills. If a bill is paid between the 1st and 20th days of the month, no penalty is assessed. If it is paid between the 21st and noon on the last business day of the month, a 10% penalty is charged. If not paid by noon on the last business day of the month, an order is issued, the meter is read and a cut off of service is ordered for after 1:00 p.m. This might sound a little harsh and one may wonder why the City has these rules. Believe it or not, some people would never pay their utility bills otherwise. The last business day of the month in February 2012 was the 29th. After closing on the 20th, there were still 84 unpaid bills that were past due. On the last day of the month, the 29th, there were still 50 unpaid bills. What a day for the clerk each month who has to listen to all kinds of excuses, and even actual abuse. My bill just couldn’t be that high! I don’t have any money right now! I don’t get paid for another few days, despite the fact a payday was probably last week! A multitude of other excuses are used also. The 84 unpaid bills totaled $16,290.81. This is an average bill of $193.94 and the 10%
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The La Plata 6th Grade girls basketball team won first place in the Macon Jubilee Tournament.
~ MAYOR THOMPSON penalty would average $19.39. Many of the penalties could be avoided with a little extra effort. Many of the penalties could be avoided with a little extra effort. Many of them, if not most, from working and employed people and not from old folks on fixed incomes as one might suspect. Most working people get paid more than once a month. If an adjustment is made to pay the bills during the first 20 days of each month a considerable savings would occur. An extra $20.00 each month would pay for some food, part of a cell phone bill, a movie or a ballgame or even a smidgen of gasoline, etc. It adds up to almost $240.00 per year. In other words, the City really would love it if all were paid on time and customers got to keep and use their money instead of paying penalties. In fact, with all the labor involved in collecting, disconnecting, reconnecting, etc., the City likely loses money. What I’m saying is, pay on time if you can. There are 20 days each month to do this. Save and use your money as I’m sure you work hard for it.
Nutrition Site Menu • 660.665.9163 March 12th - March 16th, 2012
Monday, March 12th Pork patty, broccoli rice casserole, mixed vegetables, bread and butter, pears and milk.
Tuesday, March 13th Swiss steak, lettuce salad, corn, French bread, banana and milk.
Wednesday, March 14th Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, lima beans, apricots and milk.
Thursday, March 15th Beef stew, (potatoes, carrots and onion), cabbage, applesauce, biscuits, sugar cookies and milk.
Friday, March 16th Chicken fillet, baked potatoes, beets, bread and butter, dump cake and milk.
Nu Art Hair Salon opened at 114 South Gex in La Plata.
March 4, 1992
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La Plata fisherman “Shorty” Self caught the season’s first trout — a rainbow trout weighing more than 7 lbs.
~ Mark Findling of Atlanta was named Home Press Student of the Month.
March 10, 1982
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A state wide tornado drill was held by the National Weather Service.
~ Utility rates increased in La Plata. The alum used to treat water went from $14.44 for a 100 lb. bag to $17.40.
March 9, 1972
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George Barnhart of La Plata celebrated his 97th birthday. He remembered moving to La Plata in the 1880s in a covered wagon from Sedalia.
~ Two artificial kidney machines were purchased with Betty Crocker coupons gathered in the area.
March 8, 1962
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A state gas tax was approved meaning the City of La Plata would receive more than $4,600 yearly for the construction and maintainance of streets.
~ Frozen pot pies sold six for $.98 at C&R Supermarket.
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COMMUNITY NEWS by Sharron Burns
Only in Northeast Missouri near Gifford and La Plata can you see high tornadic winds on day and huge snow flakes the next day. We are known for changeable weather and it happens every day. This past week it happened again. Many baby calves are begin born on the nearby farms. The Gifford Christian Church held its Ham and Bean Supper on Wednesday, February 29th. About 65 people attended and all enjoyed the good food and fellowship. Carolyn Hill of Clarence was a Sunday dinner guest of her sister, Marilyn Sinnock. Jeremy Jarman, Mike and Lana Daniels visited Roger and Mary Jarman Sunday. Mike, Jennifer and Timerrick Gunnels, Hillary Hamilton, Ayden Gunnels, Christy Bristow, Dillon Huddleston were Sunday supper guests of Connie and David Gunnels. Norven Slaughter visited Saturday afternoon with his parents, Dean and Marietta Slaughter. Donna and Jerry Gray attended the basketball game at Leonard Saturday to see Chase Gray play. Connie Gunnels visited her mother, Pearl Perry, at La Plata Nursing Home Saturday. Richard Burns attended the District Basketball game for La Plata vs. Marion County Friday night. Donna and Jerry Gray celebrated Donna’s birthday with Brian, Melinda, Chase, Zachary and Alaina Gray Sunday. Richard and Sharron Burns attended the La Plata Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening at La Plata Baptist Family Life Center. Marilyn Sinnock attended the planning meeting of the Ethel Alumni Banquet which will be held June at the Old Ethel Gymnasium. Tyler and Ethan Roberts, Tanner Schulz and William Cook visited Linda Pyle last week. Carolyn Bryant called this week on Marilyn Sinnock.
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Julie Kay and Sheridan Howe had lunch with Basil and Marsha Hammons Sunday. Lynn and Mary Carnahan attended the baptism of their grandson Kelton Marsh on Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Bevier. Afterwards they had a celebration with Sam and Stephanie Marsh, Kelton, Colt, McKaylynn, and Samantha. Brenda Tate visited Helen Garnett Sunday. Dolores Harpster and Cindi Harpster had lunch at the Red Rooster in La Plata recently. Mary Carnahan attended the Pine Car Derby at Kirksville to see her grandsons race their cars. Colt received 2nd place and Kelton receied 6th place out of 40 entries. They celebrated with pizza afterwards. Marsha Hammons was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party at her home on Feb. 26. Those attending were Larry and Edith Fletcher, Dolores Harpster, Linda Phillips, Barb Slaughter, Carolyn Read, Elva Thorne, of Independence, Justin Hammons of Columbia, Daniel and Julie Kay Howe, Dylan, Dalton and Sheridan and Basil Hammons. Howe Named 2012 Party Dress Princess On Saturday, February 18, twenty-three girls from the area attended Princess Academy at the Kirksville Middle School. Organized by Laci Cook, Princess Academy was a day of fun, pampering, and learning for girls ages five to eight, accompanied by local teens such as 2011 Miss Northeast Counties Outstanding Teen Makenzie Gerber. The girls made princess-themed crafts, had their hair fixed and nails painted, learned a production number for the annual Miss Northeast Counties Pageant, and designed a “dress� made of plastic, which they modeled for the families at the end of the afternoon’s activities. The princesses also received a balloon and a container of goodies sponsored by local businesses. That evening the girls returned to the school to participate in the Miss Northeast Counties Pageant. The first event from the Princess Academy participants was a production number performed to “Rockin’ Robin.� The girls wore light pink shirts with jeans. Later the participants came back on stage in their evening wear. Each girl was introduced as she did her walk and wave. The girls were then crowned and given a single red rose. After intermission, those girls who chose to be in the dress competition returned on stage to hear the winner. Sheridan Howe was named 2012 Party Dress Princess. She received a sash and a basket of princess-themed gifts and balloons. Sheridan is the daughter of Daniel and Julie Howe of Novinger and the granddaughter of Bob and Becky Howe of Novinger and Basil and Marsha Hammons of Atlanta.
Atlanta Community Club The Atlanta Community Club met on February 27th for the regular monthly meeting. A potluck meal was served at 12:00. The business meeting was conducted by Virginia Grubbs and regular reports were heard and approved. Kathy Baker was welcomed as anew member. It was announced that
the next meeting would be held on March 26th. Following adjournment, the afternoon was spent in playing cards. Those present were Gene and Donna McClanahan, Clifford and Virginia Grubbs, Allen and Ruth Murphy, Betty Baker, Mary Pflum, Kathy Baker and Lila Wiggans.
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Guess Spring has arrived as the Robin’s are here. Daryl Henderson seen one, Sunday Feb 26th at La Plata Nursing Home, while visiting Bobby. I’ve seen some in our yard at Cardy. Other recent visitors have been D.C. Trowbridge of Ottumwa, Mike Buck, Bobbi Miller and Adrienne, W.R. Buck and Eva, Eddie Buck and Barb Englehard of Marceline, Paula Thompson, Rev Prather and Joan of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church conducted church services at La Plata Nursing Home Sunday March 4th. Nancy and Gene Graham were Friday visitors of Marteena Gunnells also visiting has been Brenda Lee, Marge Stow of Macon, Paula Thompson, Nancy Heck and Brendon and Roger Shaver. Thanks to the Ladies that remembered Veteran Bobby Buck with a quilted throw at the Nursing Home last week. Judy Ayers of Kirksville, Pearl McMann of Millard, Lodena Biggs, Doris Moore and Sandy Maggart enjoyed lunch together and shopping in Kirksville Saturday. Dakota McKenzie arrived home from Fort Bragg, North Carolina last Saturday to visit W.R.. and Barbara Buck and Eva joining them on Sunday afternoon to visit were Eddie Buck, Verna Buck, Mike Buck, Skylar Jeffcoat, Sammie Jo Jeffcoat, Nancy Haley, Linda Moore, Brad Buck, Katie Parrish, Dale and Jessica Bode, Crystal Amini-Rad, Trevor and Amy Bunch, Kari Branstetter, Cassandra Johnson, Ethan Moses, Wes Buck, Alisha Hudson and Max, Mary Murphy, Merzaydee Moore, Bobbi Miller, Leanna Branstter. Dakota will be deployed March 8th for overseas duty.
March is Red Cross Month
March is Red Cross Month and the American Red Cross is asking you to help people in need. You can help in a variety of ways, such as donating blood, volunteering your time, making a donation or taking a class to learn lifesaving skills. “When someone provides a hot meal to a disaster victim, gives blood, takes a first aid class or helps someone in the military, they join the Red Cross,� said Scott Caswell, CEO MissouriIllinois region. “We want to thank everyone who supports us. That support enables us to provide help and hope to those who need our assistance.� For nearly 100 years, U.S. Presidents called on Americans to support the Red Cross and its humanitarian mission. Every president since Roosevelt followed suit by issuing proclamations designating March Red Cross Month. “We work very diligently to help those in need,� Caswell said. “Whether out on a disaster, alongside our troops, at a blood drive or in a first aid class, Red Cross workers touch the lives of millions of people every year.�
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Tops Mo #877 La Plata TOPS Mo #877 La Plata met Tuesday, February 28th 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 Rededication Song� led by Karen C. Roll call was “Did you measure and weigh your food the past week and did you lose weight?� Best TOPS loser was Barb Y. and Ginger was runner-up. Best KOPS loser was Barbara G. Janet earned TOPSi for February. We had a no-gain meeting. Janet shared fresh zucchinis with the members instructions were to not deep fry. Miss Tillie Turvey (aka Karen C.), who is Miss Topsy Turvey’s cousin, stopped by for a surprise visit and exercise class. Miss Tillie is a delightful teacher, instructor and southern lady, giving us very clear and precise instructions, all the while making us feel we were being entertained by a comedian. What a 30 minute
For nearly a year, the Midwest and southwest United States have experienced drought and warmer than normal conditions. A University of Missouri expert is predicting no relief, as he expects drought and hot conditions to continue this summer. “I expect one of two scenarios to play out; the first is a continued La Nina climate pattern to affect our weather this summer,� said Tony Lupo, professor and chair of the Department of Atmospheric Science in the School of Natural Resources. “This will lead to a drought and above average heat throughout the Midwest from Texas to Iowa, where farmers with parched fields can least afford dry conditions. However, it is also possible that a new El Nino pattern could develop this fall. While I don’t see this happening, it would bring more favorable temperatures and precipitation patterns to the Midwest.�
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COMMUNITY NEWS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
The National Honor Society of Brashear High School held their annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 2:00 in the high school gym. Parents, grandparents, faculty and students gathered in the gym to witness the great accomplishments of these academic scholars. New inductees were: front row - Meredith Thomas, Katie Sweet, Madeline Potter, Nikki Moncrief, Ashley Moncrief and Kelsey Hocker; back row - Jeremy Barnes, Alexa Acton, Sam Smith, Dakota Williams, Cynthia Anderson, Miranda Creason and David Walker.
LHS SENIOR PARENT RECOGNITION NIGHT
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, Keisha March, Weston Smith and Adrienne Hamlin.
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The Adair Schuyler Farm Bureau recently participated in the statewide promotion of “Thank A Farmer Week” and coordinated events to tell the story of agriculture and connect people to the ultimate source of their food supply...the farmer. Winners of the local poster and essay contest from the 5th grade class of La Plata Elementary are: Front row: (left to right): Bryasha Robinson and Zoie Harden ; Back row: (left to right): Bob Jackson, President Adair-Schuyler County Farm Bureau; Autumn Allen, Lance Couch, Karri Cox, Emilee Jayne, and Mariah Lock, 5th grade teacher. The winners received gift certificates from Westerns Smokehouse and Kirksville Dairy Queen and all posters were displayed at area businesses.
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REAL ESTATE PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 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 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 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 /s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk Dates of publication are February 22, 29 and March 7 and 14, 2012.
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COMMUNITY NEWS READY FOR SPRING
Spring Is Here‌.We Hope! Last weekend was a sunny spring day and this little one was having a great time sunning on a golf cart. The weather hasn’t been so bad with our six more weeks of winter. Get out and enjoy yourselves, enjoy the sun and start looking for budding flowers and robins.
Bulldogs Take 2nd Place In District Championship
The La Plata Bulldog Boys Basketball team played their last game of the season on Friday, March 2nd during the championship fight at the district tournament held in La Plata. The boys played Marion County and took it all the way to the end with a fight to the finish as they lost by 3 points, 45 to 48. Scoring for the Bulldogs were Seth Brown 4, Taylor Herron 9, Tanner Riggins 15, Peyton Swift 13 and Weston Smith 4. It was a great season Bulldogs!
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A New Coffee Shop 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. Stop in the online coffee shop sometime. They enjoy the conversation, and they want to share their passion for producing food.