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Billie & Karla Hettinger Brashear, MO USPS-299800 Vol.136, No.47 La Plata, MO, 63549 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 50 Cents
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
BRASHEAR 2012 GRADUATION CEREMONY
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Friday, May 18th was the last day of school at La Plata R-II. Students were happy to be outside the doors and ready for summer.
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Brashear R-II held graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 20, 2012 in the Brashear High School Gym. The 2012 Valedictorian was Ashton Wolter (right) and Salutatorian was Nick Thomas (left). CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Early Morning House Fire Sends One To Hospital Richard Crawford and Richard Rhea were honored at the American Legion meeting held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 for 50 years of membership.
Early morning, Thursday, May 24, 2012 a 911 call was placed by the Thomas Family whose house was engulfed in flames. Peggy and Jerry Thomas lost all of their belongs, including vehicles and motorcycles in just a few minutes. Jerry was flown to University in Columbia to be treated for burns on 30% of his body. His brother, Pat, who was visiting and Peggy got out unharmed. Update: After speaking with family, Jerry is expected to make a full recovery in time. He will be in Columbia University Hospital for at least a week, maybe more. Prayers are being made from this loving community and we will continue to keep the Thomas family in our thoughts.
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CIRCUIT JUDGE GREEN RULES The Home Press North edition has recently hired a new sales representative, a native from Atlanta, Sheena Berry began hitting the sidewalks in April. Sheena Jean Berry is the daughter of James and Lisa Berry of Atlanta, Missouri. She is the proud mother of two children, EmmaRose Diane Young, age 5 and King Henry “Xavier” Doenges, age 2. Besides work, Sheena enjoys cooking, riding bikes with her children and writing with her 5 year old. She is now the lead sales representative for the Home Press and is looking forward to meeting all the local merchants and advertisers in the area. “Feel free to give this hometown girl a call”, states Berry.
Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled in favor of Missourians for Health and Education in the case challenging the summary statement and fiscal note summary prepared for the initiative petition. The proposed petition initiative would help address Missouri’s health, smoking and school funding problems through a proposed $.73 tax increase per pack on cigarettes and an increased tax on other tobacco products by generating an additional $283 million in new revenue annually. “We are pleased that the Court’s ruling approved of the summary prepared for our measure and protects the process which allows citizens to influence policy in Missouri,” said Misty Snodgrass, director of government affairs for the American Cancer Society. Show-Me A Brighter Future, a coalition of Missouri organizations and individuals led by the American Cancer
Society, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and other educational and health organizations, submitted nearly 220,000 Missouri petition signatures to the Secretary of State for certification that call for a tobacco tax increase initiative to be included on the November ballot. Revenue from the tobacco tax would be split three ways, with an emphasis on providing new funding for Missouri schools: · 20% of revenue would fund muchneeded prevention and cessation programs for smokers who want to quit and to keep kids from starting to smoke. · 50% of revenue would go into Missouri’s elementary and secondary education classrooms. New funding for elementary and secondary education would help prevent staff reductions and increased classroom sizes. · 30% of revenue would go to Missouri’s colleges and universities. New
funding for higher education will support educational opportunities for tomorrow’s workforce and future caregivers. Show-Me A Brighter Future is a diverse coalition of Missouri organizations and individuals, led by the American Cancer Society, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and other educational and health organizations that has proposed a statewide petition initiative that will help address Missouri’s health, smoking and school funding problems through a $.73 tax increase per pack of cigarettes and increased taxes on other tobacco products. Increasing the price of tobacco products is a proven way to decrease smoking rates and will generate an additional $283 million annually in new revenue for Missouri schools and to fund smoking prevention programs.
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LOCAL NEWS 4-H COLLECTS FOOD
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Stump Your Friends Photo Contest Do you have a clue who these tiny ones are? Hint #1: One Boy - One Girl - Cousins Hint #2: Off To College Hint #3: Golfer & Cheerleader
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Give a call at the office or email your guesses to lpnews@marktwain.net Be Fair Now..... Family Doesn’t Count!! The current photo has had three guesses. One guess, Dalton Smith and Weston Smith, incorrect, Shane and Shannon Cupp, incorrect and the other, the Meade sisters, Eden and Bailey, wrong again. Keep trying. If you have pictures of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to have them.
Macon County Republican Club Macon County Republican Club met May 15 at former location of Macon County Economic Devel-
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opment in Macon. Bonnie Morris, president, opened the meeting with a welcome to members. Bonnie also gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Christine Elliott. Speakers for the evening were Surveyor John H. Schaefer and Judge Philip Prewitt. Plans were discussed for Ice Cream Social coming up which will be held
July 17th on the Courthouse lawn. Secretary Becky Belt read the minutes of previous April meeting. Treasurer Louise Gaughn gave her report. Next meeting will be June 19 at the Macon County Public Library starting at 6:00 p.m. Speakers for the evening will be Tim Remole and Brian Hayes.
MEC Employees Attend Meeting Nick Stueve, Porter Baldwin and Mike Perotti, employees of Macon Electric Cooperative, Macon, attended the Overhead and Aerial Basket School at the AMEC Training Center on April 23-26 in Jefferson City. The course emphasized safe and efficient live line work practices and procedures to the class. Field
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ROBERT DAWSON MACON COUNTY SHERIFF August 7th Primary
* Served his country in the US Army from 1968 to 1970 in the infantry, and then as his company armorer. * Member of American Legion Post 360 – Callao * Life Member of the VFW Post 5553 SERVED & PROTECTED HIS COUNTRY – CONTINUES TO SERVE & PROTECT HIS COUNTY PROVEN EXPERIENCE – PROVEN LEADERSHIP - NOT POLITICAL PROMISE PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT ROBERT DAWSON SHERIFF – RONNIE SWITZER, TREASURER
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Members of the Oklahoma Indians club helped the local letter carriers on May 12, 2012. They traveled door to door to pick up the bags of food the residents had left by their mailboxes. The group collected 508 pounds of food, which was given to the local food ministry to be distributed in our area. The 4-H club keeps this service project each year to help the community. Braving the 50 degrees, rainy day was Trista Smith, Madison Taylor, Mattew Lewis, Tanner Smith, Skylar Rhodes and Justin Grove. Other helpers were Allen Grove, Jennifer Taylor, Julie Smith and Sharron Burns.
Brashear 4th Quarter Honor Roll A Honor Roll - 12th Grade: Joe Clarkson, Mary Coy, Cierra Hines, Christopher Longano, Chandi March, Katie Smith, Chloe Sykes, Nick Thomas, Taren Treasure and Ashton Wolter; 11th Grade: Jeremy Barnes, Nick Bradshaw, Miranda Creason, Sidney DeBie, Nicholas Gordon, Kelsey Hocker, Blake Pflum, Lindsey Powell, Shelby Salter and Olivia Thompson; 10th Grade: Alexa Acton, Ashley Moncrief, Nikkie Moncrief, Madeline Potter, Katie Sweet, Meredith Thomas and Dakota Williams; 9th Grade: Audrey DeBie, Alli Garrett, Chance Hill, Jacob Reeves, Gabe Thomas and
Allison Thompson; 8th Grade: Erin Bradshaw, Tyler Findling, Skylar Housman, Abi Kerby, Bailey Mihalovich and Sidney Skyes; and 7th Grrade: Andy Clarkson, Kacie Mihalovich and Saydie Potter; B Honor Roll - 12th Grade: Rachael Ferguson, Kaitlin Guffey, Kristen Love, Morgan Taylor, Ashley Watson, Katie Watson and Joseph Woods; 11th Grade: Hayden Housman, Dakota Rogers, David Walker and Jacob Woods; 10th Grade: Cynthia Anderson, Curtis Blakely, Ashlee Fortney, Marcus Jefferson, Angela McKim, Luke Morrow, Daneye Parsons, Sam Smith,
Tristin Smith and Olivia Wheeler; 9th Grade: Abby Hall, Rachel Heimer, Hannah Mason, Becca Story, Rhiannon Turner, Kimmie Walitshek, Shelby Watson and Shai Zajac; 8th Grade: Kortney Arnold, Shelby Graber, Marshall Goff, Byron Hines, Patrick Jochimsen, Nicholas Leedom, Mandy Taylor, Kristen Walitshek, Kylie Williams; 7th: Colt Acton, Jacob Bleything, Tristan Borron, Kyle Bowen, Cassie Graham, Caitlee Hall, Brianne Hart, Mechelia Potter, Gunner Sawyer, Jackie Sidenstricker, Breann Turner and Robbyn Wagster.
City Of La Plata Disposition Docket Dated From 4/3/2012 To 5/1/2012 Defendant
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LOCAL NEWS UPGRADING THE SANTA FE
Obituary Jimmie Wayne Davis Jimmie Wayne Davis, age 57 of Hitchcock, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home. He had been in failing health. Born August 1, 1954 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Olin “Tobe” and Deloris (Stafford) Davis. Survivors include his mother, Deloris Davis of La Plata, Missouri; one son, John Michael Davis and friend Amanda of La Plata, Missouri; three daughters, Staci Mihalevich of Kirksville, Missouri, Brandi Lynn and Melanie Lynn Davis both of Hitchcock, Texas; one sister, Toby Peavler and husband Alvin of La Plata, Missouri; and six grandchildren, Justin, Augustus, and Harlie Mihalevich, Michaela, Angela, and Kindra Jo Davis. Preceding him in death was his father. Jimmie was a 1972 graduate of La Plata High School. He served in the United States Air Force. For the last several years he lived in the Houston, Texas area where he worked as a pipe fitter on many different oil rigs. Jimmie loved fishing and especially spending time with his children. A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the La Plata Cemetery, La Plata, Missouri. Officiating was Pastor John Davison. Services were under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri. www. travisfunerals.com
Volunteers, Dusty Sawyer, Park Board President and Dickie Brown, City Administrator volunteered their time recently to do some cleaning and upgrade the Santa Fe Lake office/concession stand. The city will be offering a full concession stand with sandwiches, sodas, chips and candy this summer. The pair are also doing some repairs to the bath houses, adding doors to the stalls and cleaning up. The lake opened Memorial weekend.
Proposed Crayfish Regulation Would Ban Live Bait Sales Missouri Farm Bureau has joined the Missouri Aquaculture Association in opposing a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) proposal to ban sales of live crayfish used for fish bait. If the new regulation is not stopped, the ban will take effect September 1 this year. Farm Bureau says the proposed ban will not only affect sport fishermen, but fish farmers who raise crayfish for a portion of their income and the bait shops which sell crayfish. MDC instituted the ban earlier this year on March 1, but quickly suspended it until September. Previous regulations allow bait shops to sell only four crayfish species native to Missouri as live bait. According to the Missouri Aquaculture Association, none of the four are
considered invasive. Many stores and the anglers they serve are unaware of the impending ban. “The regulation banning the sale of crayfish caught all Missouri fish farmers, fishermen and bait shops completely off guard,” said Kevin Flowers, Missouri Aquaculture Association president. “None of the stakeholders knew of this proposed regulation until after the comment period closed.” Although MDC believes Missouri fishermen are one of the major contributors in spreading invasive species of crayfish by dumping unused crayfish from bait buckets into the water, Farm Bureau believes MDC’s previous regulation allowing the sale of four native crayfish species is adequate if enforced. “Banning sales of all
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live crayfish sales for sport fishing is regulation overkill,” says Blake Hurst, Missouri Farm Bureau president. “As an agricultural organization, we support the aquaculture industry and many fish farmers in the state raise crayfish for bait shops. But many of our members are also avid fisherman who enjoy using live crayfish. The Missouri Department of Conservation should use previous regulations instead of an outright ban.” A petition is now being circulated for citizens who oppose the ban. Those petitions, found at most tackle and bait stores and online at mofb.org, will be collected June 1 and June 28. At the end of June the signatures will be delivered to MDC.
According to a recent Gallup poll, over 70 percent of Americans hate their work. This is a staggering figure, considering most of us spend more than half our waking hours on the job. Many of us have watched our companies merge, trim fat and tighten belts, resulting in more standardized procedures and rules in the name of efficiency. The net effect is that our individuality is sacrificed, causing us to become unmotivated, disinterested, angry, or just plain bored. Here are 6 ways for both employers and employees to better enjoy the workplace. 1. Humanize your environment. The first thing to remember is that while the company might demand standardization in work methods, the individuals performing
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11:00 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Wed. night services Pastor Zach Vicars Elmer Christian Church Brother David Mason 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Service
Millard New Hope Methodist Reformed Church Rev. Jim Maxey 9:15 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 2nd Wed. at 6:30 pm Illinois Bend Community Church Pastor John Davison 332-7779, Highway 3 8:00 am Sun. Breakfast 8:30 am Sunday Worship
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6:00 pm Evening Worship Women Mon. 6pm Awana 6:00 pm Sunday Bible Study (during school year) Lighthouse Assembly 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study of God La Plata Christian Pastors Glen & Church Ginger Henley Pastor Jeremy Lobdell 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Worship Service 10:40 am Worship Services Sun. at 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Sun. Eve. Bible Study Wed. Service 6:00 pm La Plata Community Presbyterian Atlanta Reverend John Becker Atlanta Baptist Church Contemporary Worship Brother Chance Gless 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School 10:40 am Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship 6:00 am Fri. Mens Small Atlanta Christian Church Group Minister Daniel Brands 9:30 am Sunday School La Plata United 10:20 am Morning Worship Methodist 5:00 to 6:30 pm Sun. night 214 N Gex St JAM youth 6:30 to 8:00 pm Rev. Denzil Thomas Atlanta United 660-332-4508 Methodist Church 8:00 am Worship Service (Maine & Atteberry Streets) 12 pm 2nd Wed. UM
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the work are anything but standard. Each employee has his or her own unique story that is worth a listen. 2. Unleash your creativity. Just because a task is monotonous doesn’t mean the process can’t be fun. For example, if your unit needs to achieve a desired goal, take the individual strengths of your coworkers into account and create “Top Gun”-type nicknames for employees. 3. Maximize your individual potential. The company has a bottom line, but so do we. Human beings are most satisfied when we feel we are performing our best, and we need to take personal responsibility for making sure that happens. Setting individual standards for ourselves, both in work methods and the way we present ourselves to clients and fellow employees can make a huge difference in
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the how we feel about our jobs. 4. Open your mind. Many work environments are poisoned by a vicious circle of low expectations: “It’s always been done this way.” “He always reacts like that.” “There’s nothing I can do to make this better.” By opening our minds to the possibility of a solution, we free ourselves to take risks that change things for the better. 5. Relate to your workplace. Perhaps you got the job because you had an important skill your employer valued. Or maybe you signed on simply because you needed a paycheck. Either way, as long as you are an employee you are part of the team. Maximizing individual potential will make you feel better about yourself, but identifying with the character of the team will make you feel.
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY
Blonde But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
I was talking last week about when it rains it pours, but those trivial things that happened to me, my laptop breaking, my cable out and my CD’s stuck in my disc player in the truck are not something that I should fuss over and I shouldn’t complain. Yes, I probably had a bad day, but when I see friends of mine that have went through a tragic ordeal such as a fire, I just think to myself about how often we take things for granted. Last week a horrific blaze took the home of Jerry and Peggy Thomas. A wonderful family who have so many times given help others. Jerry, a former mayor of our town, former fire chief of our town, currently a first responder and a volunteer firefighter for our district has so many times, put his life in danger to save one of ours and now he lies in a hospital bed after enduring 30% of his body with burns from that fire. I know Jerry as “Archie�, as in Archie Bunker, as he has always for some reason called me “Edith�, I don’t know exactly why, maybe it was my terrible singing, who knows, but I’m so happy that I will have the chance to one day ask him, and I will. On more than one occasion did he come to my rescue as a mother. Hurrying to the school to help Sammie Jo when she passed out at ball practice, thank goodness it was nothing serious, but Jerry thought it might be and called to check on her later. I thank him for that. Alas later in life he came to Sammie’s rescue again when she flipped an ATV and was flown to Columbia for fear of no movement in her legs, luckily again, nothing serious. But during both of those episodes who was there? Jerry Thomas! Oh, sure there were others and I also keep them in my heart, but Jerry is like my very own “first responder angel�. I regret not being able to help him save his home, his memories, his personal belongings. God
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was watching over the Thomas family that night, as everyone, besides Jerry, got out safely. I often think and know that my mother is watching over her friends from up above, as Peggy and Mary Lou were very close friends and on several occasions were found together somewhere being ornery and just having plain old good fun. I pray for Peggy as well, just being out of the hospital herself with some arm surgery, she had a long hard recovery and now she is once again being tested by our Father and will again pass with flying colors. I remember one time my mama told me that “God never gives you more than you can handle�, but sometimes I think he’s pushing his luck with me and now I realize that having never been through a traumatic experience such as the Thomas’ , I realize how much I take for granted. This family will need time to heal, time to pray, time to figure out how to start over and time to thank God for their safety, but we, as a great and vibrant community should begin helping console them with whatever we can do for their family. Not only has Peggy been a great asset to La Plata, but Jerry is a hero to so many and now he needs us to be his! Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers as they struggle with the questions of “why them�. And as I offer my condolences for their losses, I ask you to do the same.
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From the Desk Of The Worship Center Low Down A country singer wrote ‘Everybody sings the blues sometime and every body knows the words. Jesus asked the disciples after a great crowd had deserted him, will you leave also? If Jesus wasn’t without his blue times I suspect neither will we be. On the cross Jesus asked “My God why hast thou forsaken me�? The feeling that no one cares is a very lonely place, this must of been the way Jesus felt when he said ‘God why have you forsaken me�? There are things we can learn in the low places of life. David said� thou I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. In these low times it’s hard to believe that Jesus is there every step of the way. The songs says, The God in the good times is the same in the hard
time’s. Most of us didn’t learn to trust Jesus on a winning streak. I felt like I had caught the last train out of a living Hell. In the lowest place of the battle David stopped and kneeled down in bottom of the creek. It was there that David found the five stones for the battle against the giant Goliath. Between two mountains there was a creek. He could not get any lower and this was where he found the tool to be victorious. When David came out of the creek he was armed for battle. The stones were found on the bottom, they had lain on the bottom and rolled around for many years and became smooth and ready. The prodigal son came out of the hog pen a different young man. He was ready to go home, work, and respect the fathers house. The blues can be good Pastor Ron Thomason
Macon County Sheriff’s Report April 25, 2012 deputies responded to a residence on Harness Ave in LaPlata, to take investigate property damage that had occurred over the previous evening. Upon arrival deputies found numerous windows broken and a fence damaged. The scene
was processed, evidence collected and forwarded to the crime lab for testing. The case remains under investigation. April 29, 2012 deputies arrested Earnest William Harris age 36 of Macon for an outstanding arrest warrant for Criminal Non-
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photographer. Madison Taylor received a red ribbon in judging. She got a blue ribbon in Support. He was transported and processed at the Macon County Jail, where he posted the required $200 bond. April 29, 2012 deputies responded to a business in the 33000 block of US Hwy 63. The scene was processed, evidence collected and forwarded to the crime lab for testing. The case remains under investigation. April 30, 2012 deputies took a report of a possible telephone scam. The resident had received a telephone call advising them of winning a large cash prize in a random drawing, and they needed to send a check to cover the processing. Deputies took the report, and forwarded the information Missouri Attorney General’s Consumer Complaint Division. May 2, 2012 deputies took a report of child abuse that allegedly took place in South Gifford. The case remains under investigation. May 3, 2012 deputies responded to Vine Street Road in Macon, to investigate five mail boxes being damaged. The case remains under investigation. May 3, 2012 deputies responded to Samaritan Hospital, to take a report of a dog bite. May 5, 2012 deputies responded to Vine Street Road in Macon, to investigate fifteen mail boxes being damaged. The case remains under investigation. May 6, 2012 deputies responded to S. Gex St. in LaPlata, to a report of property damage. The residence found his vehicle had been damaged overnight while parked in the lot. The case remains under investigation. May 6, 2012 deputies responded to the 31000 block of Vine Street Road Macon in reference to livestock being on the property. Megan Graber age 32 of Macon was issued summons for animal abuse and released pending her court date. May 7, 2012 deputies arrested Lynette Roberts age 21 of LaPlata, for an outstanding warrant. The warrant was for 7 counts of Felony Receiving Stolen Property, 1 felony count of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, 1 count of misdemeanor Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and 2 misdemeanor counts of Receiving Stolen Property. Roberts was transported to the Macon County Jail where she was processed. She was unable to post the
Personal Development, a blue ribbon on her demonstration entitled “Summer Side Up Egg�. Her table setting entry with a “Little House On The Prairie� theme received a blue ribbon. Molly West received a blue ribbon on her creative table setting about “Summer Fun�. In personal development she got a blue ribbon, and a red ribbon in judging. M o l l y ’ s extemporaneous speech entitled “My Family and Why I Ejoy Them� won a blue ribbon and the right to present the speech at the Missouri State Fair in August in Sedalia. Her demonstration in sewing named “Sew Come Along With Me� also received a blue ribbon. Makenzie is the 4-H club secretary. Her parents are Jill and Andy Beautte. Madison is a second year member. Her parents are Jennifer and Jason Taylor. Molly is a first year member. Her parents are Brenda and Tim West. required $50,000.00 cash only bond, and remains in custody. May 9, 2012 deputies responded to a residence on Jaguar St in Macon in reference to livestock being on the property. Deputies made contact with the owner who advised the cattle had been returned to the pasture and the fence repaired. May 10, 2012 deputies responded to a business in Atlanta to a report of an attempted burglary. The scene was processed, evidence collected and forwarded to the crime lab for testing. The case remains under investigation. May 10, 2012 deputies responded to a business in the 33000 block of State High M in Atlanta, to a report of an attempted burglary. The scene was processed, evidence collected and forwarded to the crime lab for testing. The case remains under investigation. May 11, 2012 deputies arrested Michael Humphrey for an outstanding warrant for Burglary 2nd Degree. Humphrey was transported to the Macon County Jail. Humphrey was unable to post the required $5000.00 cash only bond. May 14, 2012 deputies responded to the 32000 block of Business Hwy 36 East in Macon, to a report of a female suspect trespassing. Deputies issued the female a warning for trespassing, and escorted her from the property without further incident. May 16, 2012 deputies arrested Tyler Freeman age 19 of Macon for Possession of Marijuana up to 35 Grams and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Freeman was processed at the Macon County Jail and released on summons pending his court date. May 19, 2012 deputies responded to the 23000 block of Hornet St. in Atlanta in reference to an attempted burglary. The scene was processed, evidence collected and forwarded to the crime lab for testing. The case remains under investigation. May 19, 2012 deputies responded to the 200 block of West Jackson in Atlanta, in reference to a stolen firearm. The case remains under investigation. People with any information are asked to contact the Macon County Sheriff’s Office at 660385-2062.
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LOCAL NEWS by Verna Buck Artie Head of Shelbina visited Saturday, May 19th with Stella Tuggle and Willie Tuggle. Ruth Lawson, Carol and Donna spent a few days recently in La Plata. Among visitors were Marie Collum and Stella Tuggle. Evelyn Falls, Pearl Miller of Bucklin, Leroy Miller of Marceline, H.A. and Josephine Lindberg of Albia, Iowa and Eva Mae Switzer and daughter of California and Evelyn Falls enjoyed lunch
at the La Plata Nursing Home Saturday with Virgil Lindberg and brought birthday cake, strawberries and topping and gifts to help celebrate his 86th birthday. Esty Eyler of Baring visited Sunday and Monday with Helen Nichols at the La Plata Nursing Home. Adrienne Hamlin spent Tuesday night with Jenny McIntyre and enjoyed lunch Wednesday at the Red Rooster.
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American Legion & Auxiliary Meets The American Legion and Auxiliary of La Plata Post #282 met Wednesday evening, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Commander George Ritenour called the meeting to order with prayers by Chaplain, Reverend John Becker followed by the Pledges of Allegiance, placing of the P.O.W. followed by the Preamble. President Marie Gladbach presided over the auxiliary meeting. Roll call was answered by eight members. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. New Business: Verna reported that Poppy Days were a huge success
thanks to everyone working and donating. The District meeting will be in Shelbina on Sunday, June 3rd. New officers will need to be elected next month. The legion presented 50 year pins to Richard Crawford and Dick Rhea. Others present were Ed and Linda Swinney, Bob and Alma Baker, John and Debie Becker, Laura Smith, Mary Ritenour, Verna Buck, Mary Beale, Kenny Wright, Worth Bragg, Walter Gladbach, Tom Burton, Clyde Burch, Ambrose Williams and Leland Collins. George Ritenour was winner of the 50/50.
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TOPS M0877 La Plata met Tuesday March 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the La Plata Christian Church fellowship hall with 5 members weighing in. Gail led the meeting. We opened with our TOPS and KOPS pledges and the “TOPS Rededication Song� led by Karen C. Roll call was “Did you lose weight and did you eat using portion control and journaling?� Best TOPS loser was Barb Y. Best runners-up were Karen C. and Ginger who tried. Next week we will play TOPS Bingo. Prizes will be anything to do with flowers.
The members discussed some interesting summer activities that would be fun to do together. Also we discussed how we can be firm, but kind, when people that do not understand our dedication to weight-loss, offer us food we should not eat. Our weekly challenge is to keep journaling and make one healthy life choice change and stick with it. We closed with the “TOPS Goodnight Song�, led by Karen C. Anyone interested in visiting or joining TOPS is welcome. Please call Gail at 660-651-3025 for more information.
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by Carrie Chiarottino This week I will reach small milestone in my life. I turn 35 this week. Its one slippery down hill road to 40 is how I see it. Thirty-five is not that old, I know, but when you think your still in your 20’s it becomes more of an issue. My Saturday started out a little strange. My grandma hadn’t called at all. I called my dad just to see what he was doing and he said he was trying to get the yard mowed. He sounded like he was really working at it which puzzled me a bit because it wasn’t going to rain and he had all day. He was short on the phone and said he had to get back to work. I kept my sister’s kids for a few days this past week and she came on Saturday to pick them up. We were at my house and all of the sudden Memphis says Grandpa Wayne called and wants everyone to go out to eat. I thought that was a little strange because grandkids and all it would be about 12- 15 people and very expensive. Memphis said well that’s what he wants to do and he said meet him up at his house. So we all loaded up in vehicles, my sister jumped in with me, and headed to his house. As I drove up the drive-way I saw that cars parked everywhere. I asked my sister what everyone was doing here. She just gave me a
strange grin. Yep, they had put together my first ever surprise birthday party. I was so shocked!! My mom had prepared a spaghetti dinner, salad, garlic bread, and best of all a birthday cake. I couldn’t believe what trouble my mom had gone to for me. After dinner Memphis started telling me what a stressful week she had keeping this a secret from me. She never really keeps anything important from me and I didn’t realize how we tell each other most things. My dad also confessed that he didn’t want to stay on the phone too long with me earlier in the day for fear he would tell me about the party. Never the less the party was great. My brother was here from Wyoming and celebrated his birthday with me because his birthday is also this week. As if that wasn’t enough my other brother is out in Las Vegas getting married on my birthday. Then on Sunday after church dad, Anthony and his daughter came to my house and went fishing. We ended up catching so many that we had a big fish fry for supper. What an amazing weekend I had. Thank you to my family for thinking of me. It seems I can’t get enough of those little things in life‌ That’s life in the Country.
So we all loaded up in vehicles, my sister jumped in with me, and headed to his house. As I drove up the drive-way I saw that cars parked everywhere. I asked my sister what everyone was doing here. She just gave me a strange grin.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Callao Woman Lands Clarence Horseshoe Club Winners $100,000 Payout et Connie bought Saturday. “It’s a winning ticket. I mean, we’ve bought it before and won some on it,� said Connie. “I won $1,000 not very long ago.� The latest discovery of a $100,000 created quite a stir at the Mini Mart. “We both had a heart attack,� said the couple simultaneously. “Then everybody in the store started crying,� added their daughter, April. “$1,000,000 Payout� is a $10 game that officially began Jan. 10. The game features a top prize of $1 million. More than $22 million in prizes, including three top prizes, remain in the game.
A Callao woman scored a $100,000 payday on a Missouri Lottery “$1,000,000 Payout� Scratchers ticket. Connie Foster, 55, was enjoying some down time at Mini Mart, 28841 Sunset Dr. in Macon, with her husband, Steve, on May 19. “We were drinking pop,� explained Steve. “We go over on Saturday afternoons. We have to stay away. We’ve got 10 grandkids, and we’ll be babysitting if we don’t keep moving.� The afternoon hangout is working well for the Fosters. They play a few Scratchers tickets, like the “$1,000,000 Payout� tick-
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The Clarence Horseshoe Club held their first tournament of the year on May 19th at the Horseshoe Clubs North Park Pits in Clarence, MO. The club was established in 2009 and has members from both Shelby and Macon County. President, Wade Liebhart, stated “We are here to promote the game and keep the spirit of horseshoes alive�. “You don’t have to be good or even know how to play to be part of our club, we play for fun and will help you learn�. The Clarence Horseshoe Club has a goal of helping the community and bringing people together through the game. The club is in the middle of a big project in the north park at Clarence. They have been working together with Clarence Cycle in building a shelter house and now the club is raising funds to complete the bathrooms. “We re-
ally need about $5500 to complete the project� says court manager, Jim Johnston. The Clarence Horseshoe Club will hold their 3rd Annual Ringer Classic on Saturday, June 16th. The tournament is open to everyone from beginners to advanced players ages 9 and up. Registration is at 9:30 am and the tournament starts at 10:00 am. “This year we are also having a “Hillbilly Horseshoe Contest�. We will set up a stake and throw toilet rings. It has been going over real well, everyone loves it and has a lot of fun� says member Kay Johnston. Watch for further details on the Ringer Classic and future horseshoe events. Anyone interested in memberships may call (660)651-8407. Pictured is the winner of the Hillbilly Horseshoe Contest, Trevor Liebhart.
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Keane, age 10, is the daughter of Bryan and Crissy Bane of La Plata.
Addison, age 10, Audrey, age 7 and Kade, 16 months, are the children of Jason and Tina Belfield of La Plata.
Tanner, age 3, is the son Grayden, age 5 and Brookof Mara Hagar and Tyler lyn, age 3, are the children Hagar, both of La Plata. of Shaun Holt and Angella Jackson of Kirksville.
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Wyatt, age 2, is the son of Danny and Erin Smithson of La Plata.
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Emmagin, age 2 and Teagan, 11 months, are the Madisyn, age 9 and Haylea children of Brenton and and Hunter, age 4, are the Wendi Travis of La Plata. children of Ryan and Toni Tuggle of La Plata.
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Brayden, age 1, is the son of Candice Petersen of La Plata.
Delaney, age 10 and Emery, age 5, are the children of Chad and Katy Sawyer of La Plata.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI In Re: Cheryl L. Daley, SP, Plaintiff, vs. Sarah Ann Guthrie, deceased, and John Doe and Jane Doe, all persons unknown, their unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, legatees, administrators, executors, guardians, mortgagees, trustees, legal representatives, and all other persons, corporations, or successors, claiming by, through or under them, Defendants. Case No. 12MA-CC00014 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Defendant Sarah Ann Guthrie, deceased, and John Doe and Jane Doe, all persons unknown, plaintiff believes that there are unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, legatees, administrators, executors, guardians, mortgagees, trustees and legal representatives who are interested in the subject matter and other persons, corporations, or successors who claim by, through, or under defendants, addresses unknown. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Macon, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is Quite Title
Action; and which affects the following described property: All of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Thirty-One, Township Fifty-Nine, Range Sixteen, in the County of Macon and State of Missouri, containing 40 acres, more or less. The names of all parties to said action are: Cheryl L. Daley, a single person (SP), and as stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff is R. Timothy Bickhaus, 109 N. Missouri Street, POB 451, Macon, Missouri 63552. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the date of first publication of notice which occurred on the 16th day of May, 2012, judgment by default will be rendered against you. It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to the law in the La Plata Home Press, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Macon, State of Missouri. A true copy from the record. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 11th day of May, 2012. Date of first publication: May 16, 2012. /s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk
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ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Paper bids not exceeding a monetary value of $250,000 and electronic bids submitted through the BidExpress website for constructing or improving Routes Various, Job J3P2228C, Macon, Shelby, Marion, Randolph, Monroe, Ralls, and Audrain Counties, will be received by the Commission until 11:00 o'clock a.m. (prevailing local time) on 6/29/2012. Paper bids not exceeding a monetary value of $250,000 addressed to: STATE OF MISSOURI, acting by and through THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Jefferson City, Missouri will be received at the office of the Secretary to the Commission in the Missouri Department of Transportation Central Office Building, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Missouri. The proposed work includes: Job Order Contract for asphalt overlay on the above state road in various counties in the Northeast District, the total length of the improvement being 0 miles. Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Pamela Harlan, Secretary to the Commission, at (573) 751-2824 or through Missouri Relay System, TDD 1-800-735-2966, at least five (5) working days prior to the bid opening you plan to attend. The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the appendices. When federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the "Work Hours Act of 1962," (P.L. 87-581, 76 State. 357) and implementing regulations. By virtue of statutory authority, preference shall be given on other than Federal Aid Projects, to materials, products, supplies, provisions, and other articles, produced, manufactured, made or grown within the state of Missouri, where same are of a suitable character and can be obtained at reasonable market prices in the state and are of a quality suited to the purpose intended and can be secured without additional cost over foreign products or products of other states. The commission hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award. Plans and specifications may be inspected in the offices of the Commission at Jefferson City, or the district engineer at Hannibal, Missouri. Plans may also be viewed on the Internet at http://modot.indoxservices.com/. Complete instructions to bidders and bidding documents may be obtained at the Jefferson City office. All questions concerning the bid document preparation shall be directed to the Central Office – Design Division at (573) 751-2876. Bids must be on forms provided. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Chief Engineer
Book No. 946, at Page 087 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Macon County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on June 13, 2012, at 1:30 PM, 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 One-Half of Lot 48 in Block 5 in that part of the City of Macon, Missouri formerly called “Old Macon” MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS All of the East One-Half of the South One-Third of Lot 47 and all of the East One-Half of Lot 48 in Block 5 in that part of the City of Macon, Macon County, Missouri formerly called “Old Macon”, commonly known as 405 Vine St, Macon, MO, 63552 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.
James D. Smiser, Successor Trustee First Publication: May 16, 2012. For more information, visit 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 May 16, 23 and 30 and June 6, 2012.
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LOCAL EVENTS
The Men’s Golf Association purchased newer heads for the greens mower and paid for sand for aeration totaling a contribution of $1,650.
The Ladies Golf Association and Couples Golf made a $1,500 donation for a new mower for the Golf Course.
Seeing The Glass Half Full heart surgery if they have a positive outlook on life? Researchers at Duke University Medical Center surveyed over 2,800 heart disease patients regarding how optimistic they felt about their illness. They were asked if they thought they would successfully recover and then be able to return to their regular daily life. The researchers followed the patients for 15 years after which 1,637 had died. The majority (885) of the patients had passed away from heart disease. But there was encouraging news, too. The patients who had an optimistic outlook were 30 percent less likely to die during the 15-year period. Duke University re-
searchers also found that pessimism was linked to poorer health– which factored similar patients with severe heart disease, age, income, gender and support from family and friends. The study concluded that a patient’s optimistic outlook has a direct correlation not only on the outcome of their disease but also how successfully they will transition from being a heart disease patient to returning home and having a productive daily routine. But there’s a small wrinkle in the optimism studies and that is this: Tali Sharot, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist at University College London, has said that when the brain foresees the future as being better than the past, it’s called “The Optimism
Bias.” That was the basis for a new study which found that the brain sometimes is overly optimistic. Like the song lyrics, “Don’t worry, be happy” the study suggests the brain often picks and chooses which optimistic message to listen to. For example, even though people know the divorce rate is 50 percent; they don’t feel they will be one of the unfortunate statistics. Or, they see an ad campaign that says smoking can cause severe health problems, but their brain ignores the message. Instead, the brain sends out a message that says that smoking can certainly cause health problems, but those problems are more apt to be linked to other smokers. What should we take away from this study in
our everyday life? A combination of optimism and realism may be the smartest combination of all. Envisioning a better tomorrow relies partly on the hippocampus, the part of the brain that is crucial to memory. Science has confirmed that as human beings we are programmed to be hopeful, but it’s also important to be realistic. So plan ahead, work hard and enjoy the world around you. Live life to the fullest with a combination of optimism and realism, and chances are you’ll reap the rewards of better health. Buy green bananas to enjoy in the future, but keep an umbrella in your car, just in case the weather unpredictably changes.
by Chaplain, Reverend John Becker followed by the Pledges of Allegiance, placing of the P.O.W. followed by the Preamble. President Marie Gladbach presided over the auxiliary meeting. Roll call was answered by eight
members. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. New Business: Verna reported that Poppy Days were a huge success thanks to everyone working and donating. The District meeting will
be in Shelbina on Sunday, June 3. New officers will need to be elected next month. The legion presented 50 year pins to Richard Crawford and Dick Rhea. Others present were Ed and Linda Swinney, Bob and Alma Baker, John and Debie Becker, Laura
Smith, Mary Ritenour, Verna Buck, Mary Beale, Kenny Wright, Worth Bragg, Walter Gladbach, Tom Burton, Clyde Burch, Ambrose Williams and Leland Collins. George Ritenour was winner of the 50/50.
For most people, the carefree days of childhood were filled with good times with friends and family free from excess worry and stress. But as people grow up, most trade the innocence of childhood for worries about finances, their family’s health, job security, politics, the economy and environment, and their children’s future. Still, a pervasive sense of optimism guides, protects and inspires all of us. Some scientists would even go so far as to say that human beings are hardwired for hope. By definition we are planners. We have savings accounts, we service our cars before winter, we plan vacations, and we
buy green bananas. Planning is a form of cognitive time travel. We forecast how we’re going to feel about something by planning ahead. How can we live a healthier lifestyle? What do we need to do to save for retirement? How can we free up more time to do more of the things we want to do? All of these things require the ability to imagine the future by painting a rosy picture in our minds. A positive attitude has long been linked to better mental health, but in the last few years, a person’s optimistic nature has also shown to be beneficial for a person’s physical health. Did you know heart disease patients are more apt to survive a heart attack or
American Legion & Auxiliary Meets The American Legion and Auxiliary of La Plata Post #282 met Wednesday evening, May 23 at
7:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Commander George Ritenour called the meeting to order with prayers
MoDOT Lists Their Work Zones To help ensure your travels are as carefree as possible, the Missouri Department of Transportation has developed a list of significant work zones to be on the lookout for this summer. The list provides information on how the work zones will affect travel and for how long. Information on work zones statewide is available up to a week in advance on the department’s Traveler Information Map located at www.modot.org or by calling toll-free 888-ASK-
MoDOT. Besides these highway improvements, more than 90 bridges are scheduled for work this year to complete the department’s Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program. In almost all cases, the bridges will be closed during construction to lower the cost and allow for speedy completion. A map showing bridge construction schedules and available detours can be found at http:// safeandsoundmap. modot.mo.gov/flex/ SafeAndSound.html.
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Buckling Up It only takes a few seconds to buckle up, but those few seconds could save your life in a traffic crash. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is joining with state and local law enforcement May 21-June 3 in the national “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign to crack down on buckling up. Missourians will be reminded to buckle up through state and national advertisements. In 2011 there were 784 people killed in traffic crashes on Missouri’s roadways. Of the 613 vehicle drivers and passengers killed, 69 percent were not wearing C Y
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seat belts. Wearing a seat belt is the most effective way to reduce injuries and fatalities in a crash. When worn correctly, seat belts can reduce the risk of death for front seat occupants of passenger cars by 45 percent. Similarly, belt use reduces the risk of serious non-fatal injuries by 50 percent for front seat occupants. For more information about Click It or Ticket, visit www. saveMOlives.com, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ saveMolives, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/ saveMOlives.
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