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Carl Marler Atlanta, MO USPS-299800 Vol.136, No.49 La Plata, MO, 63549 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 50 Cents
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
TAKING THE PLUNGE
Serving Macon County Since 1876
EITEL RECEIVES GOLD AWARD
On June 3, 2012, Athena Eitel received her Girl Scout Gold Award at a formal ceremony in St. Louis, Missouri. The Gold Award is the highest earned honor in Girl Scouting. Athena’s Gold Award project was improving and maintaining the Cardiff Hill Overlook in Hannibal, Missouri. This was achieved by replacing a sign, reconfiguring walkways, replanting flowers and maintaining the garden. Athena is the daughter of Andrew and Rhonda Eitel of Hannibal, Missouri. She is the granddaughter of Lavon and Jackie Eitel of La Plata, Missouri and Phyllis Wright of Jefferson City, Missouri.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP EASE YOUR PAIN Currently The Home Press North edition will be donating $5.00 from every NEW subscription to a fundraiser of your choice. Beginning June 11th and continuing through July 7th we will be giving back to those who have given to us. For every new subscription purchased you may choose to have your $5.00 donated to the Jerry and Peggy Thomas fundraising efforts or those for Friends of Dominic. Jerry and Peggy Thomas lost their home to a fire last month and are still physically recovering from their loss. A fundraiser will be held on Saturday, July 7th in the La Plata City Park, details to follow next week. If you would like to help in anyway please contact Stan East who is chairing this event. Friends of Dominic is a fundraising effort for a young man who years ago was caught under the wheel of a truck and is need of medical attention. He is the son of Tera (Huddleston) Bergfield, formerly of Atlanta and the grandson of Rick and Susan Huddleston. For more information of Dominic’s cause, please refer to the “Friends of Dominic” page on Facebook. When purchasing your NEW subscription, please indicate which fundraising event you would like your contribution to go towards. We thank you in advance for your support of these fine people and look forward to coming into your home every week to share our news with you.
The weather is warming up. On Sunday afternoon there were several people, young and old using the accommodations at the Santa Fe Lake. Whether it be swimming, playing on the playground for just basking in the sun. The lake is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, seven days a week.
The Home Press Family Keeps Growing I’m proud and excited to tell everyone that The Home Press now has yet another sister in our family. Recently, the Lewis County Press purchased the Monroe County Appeal in Paris, which brings us up to covering 8 counties. They include Adair, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Monroe, Randolph and Shelby and tidbits of Linn. Together, with 4 weekly newspapers we are covering several communities, schools, clubs and miles and miles of printed memories. Your readership and your advertising supporting these papers is greatly and humbly appreciated. As we the reporters, photographers, feature writers, sales representatives, composition artists and office employees of every which kind feel it is our job to bring the news to your door every week. And we love doing that, you are part of us, just as much as we are a part of you. Remember, that these weekly community papers The Home Press North and The Home Press South, the Press News Journal (Canton) and the Monroe County Appeal (Paris) are subscription paid pieces of print, we don’t throw them at your door or drop them in your yard. They come to you because you have requisitioned them. We have earned your respect as readers who WANT to read our papers. With that said, we welcome the Monroe County Appeal and look forward to working with them. We will in the near future be offering combo rates for advertising and combo rates for subscriptions. So... if you feel you’d like to subscribe or advertise in one, two, three or all four of these colored pieces of news, please give us a call at (660) 332-4431, we will be glad to help in any way, shape or form. As we continue our quest for knowledge to feed you, we want to thank you for your faith in us and welcome the Monroe County Appeal to our family.
MONROE COUNTY APPEAL - A LOOK BACK According to Appeal publisher David Eales, things haven’t really changed much in the 50 years since Norman Rockwell immortalized the weekly Monroe County Appeal with his painting of “The Country Editor.” It depicts the Monroe County Appeal, a weekly that has been published continuously in Paris, Missouri, since 1867. The Appeal, like other weeklies in Missouri, is read and read again, a fixture in the living room until the next one arrives. “The Appeal tells people exactly what is going on in our small town,” said Publisher David Eales. “Many people read the paper and when done, it is cut up to go in numerous scrapbooks.” Rockwell came to Paris in 1945 to capture the essence of the smalltown newspaper office for the Saturday Evening Post. He spent a couple of days there, sketching, attending a country ham supper in his honor at a local tavern, speaking to the Rotarians. Rockwell then returned home to Vermont to paint, and his two-page color likeness appeared on May 25, 1946. The focal point of the painting is longtime Appeal editor Jack Blanton, who was by then already something of a legend for his well-crafted editorials, deep religious beliefs and occasional bouts of eccentricity. Rockwell’s painting portrayed the busy Appeal office minutes before the paper went to press. The Saturday Evening Post described it this way: “Blanton is shown batting out a lastminute editorial. That picture above his desk is one of his father, who founded the Appeal. The gold-star service flag hangs beneath a picture of a grandson of Blanton’s, who would have suc-
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This Norman Rockwell print of his famous “Country Editor” hangs in the lobby of the Monroe County Appeal, in Paris, Mo. Another copy can be found in the Monroe County Courthouse rotunda. APPEAL PHOTO
ceeded him as editor if he hadn’t lost his life in the Army Air Force. Peering over Blanton’s shoulder is the Appeal’s printer, Paul Nipps, whose experienced eye is gauging the number of printed lines the editorial will take up.” The painting also shows customers buying a subscription and other office workers scurrying about. And walking in the door, trademark pipe jutting out, is Rockwell himself. The painting still hangs prominently in the Appeal lobby, another copy in the rotunda of the Monroe County Courthouse. The painting’s home is the National Press Club in Washington D.C. The painting spent the past year traveling to Brooklyn, N.Y., El Paso, Texas, Stockbridge, Mass. and Rochester, N.Y., as part of a highly popular exhibit, “Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera.” Sources used in article include, with their permission, the St. Louis Post Dispatch and Associated Press.
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Stump Your Friends Last weeks photo was guessed by Roma Rodriquez when she guessed Scott Smithson. Roma wins a $5.00 Gift Certificate To the Choo Choo Cafe at the La Plata Pharmacy! If you have pictures of old time memories, whether it be people, landmarks, etc. we’d love to have them.
City Administrator Dickie Brown provided a brief update during the Lions Club’s May 22nd meeting. Mr. Brown commented the City of La Plata’s 2013 budget is in draft form pending the city council’s review and approval. He also stated that as part of the budget formulation a full review to the golf course’s operational and financial practices will be conducted. He went on to remark that street maintenance activities are a high priority. The street department has been completing targeted prep work before moving forward with surface reconditioning. Street maintenance is expected to continue throughout the summer. Pictured are Dickie and Lion Club President John Becker.
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The Macon County Commission members met on May 17, 2012 with Alan R. Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins present. Chris Waddle, road supervisor, was in to discuss work orders for the county. Ron Brando called regarding a ditch needing cleaned on Glyder Avenue. The Commission received and opened bids to resurface the road through the County Park. Two bids were received: APAC with a bid of $62,248.00 and Bross Construction with a bid of $59,675.00. No action was taken pending review by the Commission and the Park Board. A meeting was called by the State Department of Economic Development Department to discuss the upcoming pipeline construction in S.E. Macon County. The following people were in attendance: Debbie Livingston, Superintendent, Macon R-I Schools, Will Perkins, Superintendent, Atlanta C-3 Schools, Jeanette Ronchetto, Macon County Collector, Alan Spencer, Macon County Assessor, Randy Holman, Missouri State Tax Commission, Gabrielle Fee, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Bill Ransdall, Missouri Department of Economic Development, and Harry Bozian, with The Department of Natural Resources General Council. The Commission signed contracts to purchase the MoDOT Atlanta Shed for use as a Road and Bridge Department Facility. A motion was made by Commissioner Belt and seconded by Commis-
sioner Dwiggins. Vote 3-0. The purchase price was $135,000.00 and will be paid out of the Road and Bridge Capitol Improvement Fund. Meeting Adjourned. The Macon County Commission members met on May 21, 2012 with Alan R. Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins present. Chris Waddle, road supervisor, was in to discuss work orders for the county. The Commission voted to accept the bid of Chester Bross for $77.00 per ton to overlay the County Park Road. The motion was made by Commissioner Dwiggins and seconded by Presiding Commissioner Wyatt. Vote 3-0. Denise Bennett, MCEDC Executive Director met with the Commission regarding an update on economic development efforts in Macon County. Meeting adjourned. The Macon County Commission members met on May 24, 2012 with Alan R. Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins present. Chris Waddle, road supervisor, was in to discuss work orders for the county. A motion was made by Commissioner Belt and seconded by Presiding Commissioner Wyatt, Vote 2-0. Commissioner Dwiggins was not present for the vote to sign approved contract with Lisa Roberts for consultation service. Paul Goebel with Midway Freightliner met with Commission asking to be put on the County bid list for trucks. Denise Bennett, MCEDC Executive Director was in regarding the Business Incubator space
in the MoDOT building. The Commission spoke with Joni Hanson in regard to a culvert on Aspen Street. Richard Harden called in regards to an old road in La Plata, he was advised that the road in question is located in the La Plata City Limits and would need to contact the city. Sheriff Robert Dawson met with the Commission regarding having an open house of the jail to allow for the public into view. The Commission spoke to Tommy Teter in regard to grading on Fireworks Avenue and ditching on Elder Street.A motion was made by Commissioner Belt and seconded by Presiding Commissioner Wyatt to auction with BigIron. Com a 996 770 BH Motor grader #3442, a 1982 Ford Truck Road Tractor #2318 and a 1983 Kenworth Road Tractor #2539. Vote 3-0. The sale will be held on June 27, 2012. Bids will be taken 10 days prior up to sale time on BigIron. Com. Chad Thurnau called the Commission regarding hingeable guardrail on a bridge on Clarence Street. Darcy Anderson with Poet Biorefining met with the Commission for their signature as landlord on a security agreement financing fixtures in the Ethanol Plant. Macon County owns the land that the Plant is built on. A motion was made by Commissioner Belt and seconded by Commissioner Dwiggins. Vote 2-0. Presiding Commissioner Wyatt abstained from voting as he has a financial interest in the Ethanol Plant. Meeting adjourned.
The Macon County Commission members met on May 29, 2012 with Alan R. Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins present. Chris Waddle, road supervisor, was in to discuss work orders for the county. The Commission voted 3-0 to give $1,000.00 each to the Macon Historical Society and to OATS for their service to the County and Community. The motion was made by Presiding Commissioner Wyatt and seconded by Commissioner Belt. MFA Oil was awarded the bid for 1200 gallons of gasoline. A motion wsa made by Commissioner Dwiggins and seconded by Commissioner Belt. Vote 3-0. Meeting adjourned. The Macon County Commission members met on May 31, 2012 with Alan R. Wyatt, Drew Belt and Jon Dwiggins present. Chris Waddle, road supervisor, was in to discuss work orders for the county. The Commission met with Jane Hunter, Macon County Program Director, Stan Grant, Chariman of the County Extension Council and Denise Bennett, MCEDC, regarding use of space in the Macon County Innovation Center. Carrie Bergfield and Gary Scheiderer with US Bank met with the Commission to discuss a community forum meeting on June 15, 2012. Leland Malloy and David Akins, property owners, along with Shannon Howe and Benton Dwiggins to abate property tax owned by Macon City. (Commission order #5-31-2012). Vote 3-0. Meeting adjourned.
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4th of July Deadline As the 4th of July approaches on a Wednesday, the deadlines will be early for that weeks edition. All correspondence and advertising will be due at noon on Thursday, June 28th. The office will be closed on Wednesday the 4th of July. Enjoy your holiday and stay safe!
Diana Scott 6th District Representative Candidate
A special THANK YOU to all of those who attended and supported my kick-off fundraiser! Also, to those who helped set up, cook and serve food. Everyone has a voice - VOTE www.dianascottdistrict6.com dianascott60@gmail.com paid for Citizens to Elect Diana Scott, Dick Jones, Treasurer
Obituary Roland G. Minor
Opal Irene Summers
Roland G. Minor, age 85, of Eldon, passed away Thursday morning, June 7, 2012, at his residence in Eldon, Mo. He was born on August 3, 1926, in North Salem, Mo., the son of the late Guy and Chloe (Almond) Minor. He was united in marriage on August 17, 1957, in Brunswick, Mo., to Shirley (Sanders) Minor, who survives at the home. Roland graduate from the La Plata High School in La Plata, Mo., and was a 1957 graduate from Northeast Missouri Teacher’s College in Kirksville Mo., then he worked for H & R Block for 45 years before retiring in 2002. Roland served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the V.F. W. Post # 2442 of Eldon, Mo., and the American Legion in La Plata, Mo. In addition to his wife of 54 years he is survived by a son, Michael Minor of Eldon; six grandchildren, Jessica, Marissa, Grace, Stephanie, Chloe and Zackary; and one niece, Sheryl Meyer of Kansas City, Mo. A daughter, Renee Holloway and a sister Elna Almond preceded him in death. Roland’s body has been cremated and services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in the Spring Garden Cemetery near Eugene at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon.
Opal Irene Summers, age 85 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at the La Plata Nursing Home. Born August 1, 1926 in Allerton, Iowa, she was the daughter of Thomas Melvin and Reva P. (Rollins) Watson. On July 19, 1944 in Allerton, Iowa, she married William B. Summers who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Richard and wife Marcella Summers of Sedalia, Missouri and Billy Joe Summers of La Plata, Missouri; one brother, Robert Watson of Unionville, Missouri; one sister, Twila Cobb of Davenport, Iowa; five grandchildren, Carolyn Summers, Amanda Summers, Shawn Summers, Richelle Reid, and Daniel Summers; and six great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Summers, Adrian Summers, Wesley Summers, Piper Reid, Claire Summers, and Ella Summers. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, Rita Kay Summers, one brother, Donald Watson, and three sisters, Tina Frye, Gladys Watson, and Mary Moody. Opal was a graduate of Allerton High School in Allerton, Iowa. She moved to Mercer County in 1946. She had been employed at Hy-Vee, Axtell Community Hospital, and Big G Food Store, all in Princeton, Missouri. She had also been a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton. Opal then moved to La Plata in 1992 where she was a member of the La Plata Baptist Church. She served the children’s Sunday school department of both church’s for many years, and was a faithful volunteer at the La Plata Christian Ministries Food Bank. Opal enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the La Plata Baptist Church in La Plata, Missouri. A graveside service followed at 3:00 p.m. at the Early Cemetery in Mercer, Missouri. Visitation was Friday, June 8, 2012 with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.
Tyler Hamilton named to Dean’s List at William Woods University Tyler Hamilton, a sophomore from Marceline, Mo., has been named to the Dean’s List at William Woods University for academic accomplishments during the 2012 spring term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be full-time and have achieved a minimum 3.6 semester and cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. William Woods University is an independent, professionsoriented, liberal arts-based institution serving the educational needs of both men and women. William Woods has an enrollment of about 3,800 students, and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines in both campus and outreach settings.
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Elmer Elmer Baptist Church 10:00 am Sunday School 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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Macon County 4-H Members Attend State 4-H Congress Ben Nelson and Johnathan Walker from the Bevier Buck A Roos 4-H Club and Madeline Smith from the Atlanta Home Pioneer 4-H Club recently returned from Columbia where they attended the 67th annual State 4-H Congress May 30 – June 1 with over 300 other Missouri teens. Participants experienced life on a university campus, educational workshops and the opportunity to elect the next State 4-H Council. This council represents Missouri 4-H youth, provides youth input on 4-H policy issues and plays a major role in statewide 4-H youth events of MU Extension.
Taylor Kemp, Marshall Kemp and Sara Bartholomew from the Atlanta Home Pioneer 4-H Club as well as Caleb Bisch from the Callao Shamrocks 4-H Club attended the State Congress Livestock Judging workshop and contest. The four members judged breeding heifers, market steers, market hogs and market lambs throughout the day. The young livestock judgers represented Macon County well. In the junior division Taylor Kemp placed 3rd, Marshall Kemp placed 6th and Sara Bartholomew placed 11th. In the senior division Caleb Bisch placed 4th.
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Goldsberry Seventh Day Adventists Pastor Pat Stout 9:30 am Sunday Services
Ethel Ethel Christian Church Minister Ken Mason 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship Macon County Larger Parish Ethel Presbyterian Church Pastor Mary Ellen
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Gifford Gifford Christian Church Nathan Peters 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Church Services
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COMMENTARY COMMENT
CWOW HONORS GRADUATES
Blonde But Blunt BY BECKY JEFFCOAT EDITOR/PUBLISHER lpnews@marktwain.net
Have you ever been in a public place such as a restaurant, sporting event, grocery store, bar or even a school sanctioned event and you are approached by or seated next to one of those people that you really wished would of sat somewhere else? Why, oh why do these people never take the hint that you really aren’t interested in listening or even responding to them? So, you get up, go to the restroom or even move along and they just keep appearing and gabbing and gabbing and gabbing. Trying to be nice about it and still look interested is a hard thing to do. They don’t even notice when you roll your eyes, look the other way or even talk to someone else while they are speaking to you. Holy WoW, get a clue. What does it take to get through to them, in a nice way, that you really don’t want to associate with them. Are these people so dingy that they can’t take a hint? This is why we blondes get upset with the blonde jokes, because this person is NOT a blonde. Oh well, the night ended and tomorrow was a new day. Speaking of a new day rumor has it that a Fundraising event is being planned for Jerry and Peggy Thomas in the City Park on July 7th. A day full of events will take place in the park beginning with
JEFFCOAT biscuits and gravy in the morning. This is the day that we, the community, give back to a family that has to graciously given to us. I hope to see you there. Which reminds me, The Home Press will be participating in our own way. Beginning on Monday, June 11th through Saturday, July 7th, for every NEW subscription to The Home Press, we will give back $5.00 to the cause. So stop by, purchase a yearly subscription to the paper, which will keep you informed of all events in the area, including Atlanta, Brashear, Elmer, Gifford and La Plata, not to mention we are slowing creeping into Kirksville and Edina, and you will be giving to a good cause. So, two winners. You, the reader and Jerry and Peggy Thomas. Sometimes it amazes me, just how smart I am to think of these things. LOL Have a great and sunny week. Keep It Kool, Bec
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The Adventures Of A Wonder Mom BY BRIANNA BARTLETT EDITORIAL ASSISTANT brianna@lewispnj.com
Brianna Bartlett is an editorial assistant at our sister newspaper, The Press-News Journal in Canton, Mo. “Honey, the laundry needs to be done.” “Honey, the dishes are dirty.” “Honey, I’m hungry.” These are just a few of the things that a mother, and especially a working mother, will often hear from her husbandmixed in of course with the screams of a baby, toddler, or teenager, and the barks and whines of a dog. Truth be told, motherhood is hard! Some mothers, of course, are more fortunate than others and are blessed with “the happy baby.” These babies very rarely cry, and seem content with most anything you do. Also, some mothers are blessed with husbands who are more than happy to help them with their every need (or are incredibly rich and can pay someone else to do it). But for those of us with adorable little demon babies and nagging, couchglued husbands, motherhood is the most strenuous adventure a woman could embark on. Thus began my dilemma. As I found myself drowning in a sea of housework, diapers and stress, I sat down and started thinking very hard on some of the things that I wanted to improve on, not only as a mother, but as a wife and a person. There are thousands of goals that I have for myself- some that can be achieved with a little work, some with hard C Y
BARTLETT work, and others that I see no light at the end of the tunnel for (such as going to the gym and getting in shape). Looking back, I was probably one of the most un-prepared mothers in the world, aside from some teen moms. I hadn’t even changed a diaper until the nurses in the NICU taught me a few days after my daughter was born. I had learned so little about the ‘real world’ growing up. I was thrilled to be a mother, but I was about a thousand times more clueless than Alicia Silverstone. I knew that I wanted to do things differently, and even more than that, I wanted to help other moms in similar situations as well, so I began an online blog, to chronicle my success and failures that I will now also express in print. My hope is to help other mothers balance the billions of things going on in their lives each day, and allow them to spend as much time as possible with the people that truly mattertheir family.
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Church WithOut Walls honored local graduates on Sunday, May 20, 2012. AHS Seniors Amelia Smothers and Lana Allen were both presented Bibles at a cake and punch reception following Sunday worship. Both students have participated in the teen small group at the ministry. Other area seniors that were previously involved at CWOW included Grant Roberts of La Plata and Michael Wombles of Elmer. To learn more about Church WithOut Walls, visit www. goatlantachurch.com or call (660) 281-7777.
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Truman Releases Spring Honors
Pastor’s Corner The subject today is love; the love of a man for a woman and the love of a woman for a man. We can’t see love any more than we can see the wind. We recognize love by the effect it has on people. In cartoons, when people fall in love, we see a goofy look come on the face of the woman and the man. We hear birds tweet. We see their heart pounding almost of their chests. Maybe we see a little figure representing Cupid shoot arrows into the two that fall in love. But that is for cartoons. That is not real life. That is not the love that the Apostle Paul describes in his letter to the church in Corinth. Nor is it the love we see in two people who have matured beyond their teen years, especially if they have been together for very many years. The love Paul describes in his first letter to the Corinthian church is not the romantic kind of love but is the kind of love. This is a love we have to grow into. It is a love that comes to two people who have struggled to keep things working between them. It is a process. This kind
PASTOR THOMAS of love does not come to those who give up at the least bit of difficulty instead of working it out together. It is love that has no conditions or requirements placed on it. “Love is patient, love is kind, it isn’t jealous , it doesn’t brag, it isn’t arrogant, it isn’t rude, it doesn’t seek its own advantage, it isn’t irritable, it doesn’t keep a record of complaints, it isn’t happy with injustice, but it is happy with the truth Love outs up with all things, trusts all things, endures all things.” Love never fails.” Pastor Denzil Thomas Atlanta, Mt. Zion, La Plata United Methodist Churches
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Tuesday, June 19th Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, bread, plums and milk.
Wednesday, June 20th Sausage biscuits and gravy, hash rounds, black-eyed peas, apricots and milk.
Thursday, June 21st BBQ chicken wings, carrot raisin salad, cauliflower, hot rolls, baked apples and milk.
Friday, June 22nd Fish, AuGratin potatoes, breaded tomatoes, bread, banana cream pie and milk.
Truman State University has released the Spring 2012 President’s List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit. Area students include: Amy Renee Wiley, Nursing, Anna Mae Wiley, Biology, Atlanta, MO; Katrina Lynn Goosey, Justice Systems, Ethel, MO; Alan Michael Phipps, Exercise Science, La Plata, MO. Truman State University has released the Spring 2012 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs’ List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.50-3.99 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit. Area students include: Taran Elyse Burgess, Nursing, Atlanta, MO; Tyler Scott Murray, Music, Pre-Education/Secondary; La Plata, MO. Founded in 1867, Truman is Missouri’s only highly selective public
liberal arts and sciences university. U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 edition of “Best Colleges” ranked Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest region for the 15th consecutive year. Truman was ranked No. 1 by Consumers Digest on its list of “Top 50 Values for Public Colleges and Universities” released in the magazine’s June 2011 edition. In its “2011 College Rankings,” Washington Monthly listed Truman No. 3 among master’s universities nationwide based upon the institution’s contributions to the public good, with student service as one of three criteria. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance placed Truman at No. 23 on its list of “100 Best Values in Public Colleges” for 2012. Truman has the highest graduation rate among Missouri’s public colleges and universities, according to the Missouri Department of Higher Education. The University, located in Kirksville, has an enrollment of 6,200 students.
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LOCAL NEWS by Verna Buck Sunday dinner guests of Stella Tuggle and Janet were Will and Mary Tuggle and Hagen, Josh Robinson, Harry Tuggle, Ryan and Toni Tuggle and children, and Loren Pippin. Cara Voyles was an evening visitor. Recent visitors of Marteena Gunnells have been Roberta and Karl Byers of Atlanta, Marge Stow of Macon, Gene and Nancy Graham of Atlanta and Nancy Hick, Verna Buck, Donna Carriker, Brenda Lee, and Linda Montgomery. Kathy and Bill Wolfe of Keokuk, IA visited Bobby and Verna Buck on Thursday. Mike Buck and Bobbi Hamlin joined them for lunch. Alma Baker, Leland Collins, Mary Harvey, Dora Lovingier, Dorene McNew and Verna Buck assisted with Bingo at LNH on Friday. Brenda Bissey, Mel and Nancy Bissey, John and Marilyn Green and granddaughter visited Lucille Bissey and LNH last week. Esty Eyler of Baring visited Sunday afternoon with Helen Nichols at LNH. Susan Calef visited Jim Sparrow and William Summers at LNH Thursday. Hugh Kelly of Atlanta,
GA visited Bobby Buck last Wednesday. Carla Worley, Michelle and Gabrielle of Tucson AZ are vacationing this month with her parents, David and Patsy Eitel. Enroute here she visited Monty Eitel in Manhattan, KS also visiting in the Eitel home have been Paige Carroll and children of Seymour, IA. Carla Worley, Gabrielle and Michelle visited last week with David and Paige Carroll and family in Seymour, IA and attended a Drama Camp sponsored by the Centerville Baptist Church. Patsy and David Eitel attended the program on Friday evening. Billy Joe Summers and Carolyn visited William Summers Sunday evening and also visited Lucille Bissey, Melvin and Nancy. Jack Settle of Ethel, Kenny Shaver, Ray Kirkpatrick, Jim Overstreet, Junior Asher, Carl Campbell and Dean Green joined Red Roberts for music at LNH. Bobby and Verna Buck will celebrate their 61st Wedding Anniversary Saturday, June 16th evening at La Plata Nursing Home Shelter from 5-7 pm. Family and friends are invited to come by have some refreshments and visit.
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Dry, hot, dry and hot can best describe the weather now. We need moisture badly. The pastured are looking limp and beginning to yellow. Corn is looking ok but everything is needing rain. Our temperatures have been in the 80-90 range and windy. Gary and Nancy Belfield, Richard and Sharron Burns enjoyed the Friday night on the Square entertainment in Kirksville. The entertainment was the Macon Repertory Theatre Cabaret group. Lana and Mike Daniels, Jeremy and Roger Jarman visited Roger and Mary Jarman this week. Connie Gunnels and grandchildren, Lance, Kady and Brooklynn Couch visited Pearl Perry at La Plata Nursing Home this week. Connie and David Gunnels enjoyed having Jennifer, Mike and Timerrick Gunnels, D.J. and Nikisha Couch, Lance, Kady and Brooklynn Couch, Christy
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and Rob Bristow and Dillion Huddleston for Sunday supper guests. Sharron Burns visited the Blake and Tori Larson family Friday to work on 4-H demonstrations. Carolyn Hill and Marilyn Sinnock went to Moberly shopping Sunday. Dean and Marietta Slaughter attended the Williams family reunion in Atlanta last Sunday. Donna and Jerry Gray attended the 3 grandkids ballgames in Macon and Atlanta this past week. Richard Burns attended the visitation of Donna Brown in Brookfield Monday evening. Sharron Burns attended the Friends for La Plata Preservation at La Plata Library Monday evening. Sunday Fairy Worchester visited her daughter and husband, Karen and Walter Manigold. Sharron and Richard Burs hosted the BishopPrough Reunion Sunday at La Plata Masonic Lodge.
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Tops M0877 TOPS M0877 La Plata met Tuesday June 6th 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, did you journal and did you set aside 2 days to eat all 5 food groups. Best TOPS loser was Janet and Barb Y. was runner-up. Best KOPS loser was Barbara G. C Y
Karen C. brought each member as “Arthritis Today“ 2012 magazine supplemental containing a drug guide listing the side effects, dosages and warnings of 170 medications being used for 5 major ailments and other related conditions. Our weekly challenge is to eat one fruit per day. 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. M K
County 4-H Members Participate In Achievement Day Fifty two 4-H members representing all of the clubs in Macon County met on Saturday, June 2nd at the First Christian Church to participate in the annual 4-H Achievement Day. Members competed in demonstrations, personal development interviews, 4-H royalty interviews, table-setting contest, collection displays, team skill-a-thon and judging contests for all ages. Jeb Schaefer, Lauren Wilson, Sheridyn Bealmer, Jackie Rowe, Rebecca Helton, Patrick Peterson, Rebecca Nelson, Jordan Ratley, Jessa Thudium, Ben Nelson and Kandace Inskip each received a blue ribbon for their demonstrations and were selected to go on to the Missouri State Fair in August. Sara Duncan also received a blue ribbon for her horse demonstration and will move onto the state 4-H Horse Demonstration Contest held on the MU Campus in September. Several members participated in the judging portion of the day, placing and giving reasons why they placed the class the way they did. There were classes in several divisions including photography, clothing, poultry and goats. Judging winners for the day included: Photography 13 and under Riley Koch, Photography 14 and over Ben Nelson, Clothing 13 and under Riley Koch, Clothing 14 and over Jackie Rowe, Poultry 13 and under Austin Malloy, Poultry 14 and over Ben Nelson, Goats 13 and under Tyler Johnston and Goats 14 and over Jackie Rowe. Twenty 4-H members participated in the TableSetting Contest where they set up a setting in the correct form and with a theme of their choice and finish it off with a proposed menu to go along with the theme. Winners include: 8-10 year old was Sheridyn Bealmer, 1113 year old category was Anne Thomas and 14 and over was Rebecca Helton. Clover Kid participants included Sam Koch,
Austin Bartholomew, Allie Tull and Catherine Walker. Members also brought in great collection displays. Winners for the 2012 contest included: Caleb Bergfield for the 8-10 year old category, Leevi Walker for the 1113 year old category and Jackie Rowe in the 14 and older category. The Skill-A-Thon contest requires a group of 4-H members to complete a task as fast as they can that includes great teamwork and involving each member of the group. This year the groups were asked to identify different animal tracks and test their memory at a giant maze game. The winning team included Isaac Bergfield, Ben Nelson and Rebecca Helton. During the Personal Development contest, contestants go in for an interview where they talk to a judge and are scored on their introduction, attitude, personal appearance and interview skills. This year’s winners were 8-10 year old girl Riley Koch, 8-10 year old boy Lane Blackford, 11-13 year old girl Remingtyn Bealmer, 11-14 year old boy Timmy Johnston, 14 and over girl Jackie Rowe and 14 and over boy Ben Nelson. The public speaking contest consisted of technology assisted, interpretation, extemporaneous and prepared categories this year. Zoe Isaacson with her top prepared speech, Lane Blackford with his top technology assisted speech, Kandace Inskip with her top interpretation, Lydia Malloy in the 14 and up extemporaneous category, Remingtyn Bealmer in the 11-13 extemporaneous category and Riley Koch in the 8-10 extemporaneous category were all selected to represent Macon County during the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest on the MU Campus in Columbia. In the pictures you see Rebecca Helton and Sheridyn Bealmer working on their demonstrations.
Oklahoma Indians 4-H The Oklahoma Indians 4-H club met at the Baptist Family Life Center at 6 p.m. Skylar called the meeting to order. Pledges were led by Molly. Roll call was given MaKenzie, 13 answered. Minutes were read by MaKenzie, they were approved. Treasures report was given Tanner. Our club is helping with the post office food drive on May 12, 2012. We will be taking our pets to the nursing home on June 1, 2012. Members will attend the 4-H Achievement Day on May 19, 2012. Our club has to register our projects at 9am on July 16, 2012. Chicken bingo tickets are for sale, they are $2 each. Happy Birthday to Hannah, Kyle and Trista. Members present were Cordell, MaKenzie, Justin, Ben, Elizabeth, Naomi, Sarah, Matt, Laryn, Skylar, Tanner,
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COMMUNITY NEWS 4-H CLEANS STREAM
Hospice of Northeast Missouri Set Goal To Raise A Mile Of Quarters
May 29, 2012 the Oklahoma Indians 4-H club met to clean the stream behind the La Plata Depot. Due to a lack of rain and dry conditions, the stream was hardly running in places. Although the picking wasn’t plentiful, the group managed to gather 12 bags of trash and rubbish from the area. The members earned a Missouri Conservation Stream Team shirt for their service efforts. Back row left-right: Hannah Larson Elizabeth Larson, Tanner Smith, Sarah Larson, Justin Grove, and Skylar Rhodes. Front row left-right: Madison Taylor, Ben Larson Elaine Larson, Trista Smith, Kaden Taylor, Matthew Lewis, Olivia Larson and Naomi Larson. Others helping were Allan Grove, Tori Larson, Baby Rachel Larson, Jennifer Taylor, Julie Smith and Sharron Burns.
Beginning Friday, June 15, 2012, Hospice of Northeast Missouri is seeking support for their Quarter Mile Campaign. The goal is to raise $63,360 quarters which would be enough quarters to fill one mile. Individuals are asked to support the campaign by donating a quarter, a foot of quarters ($3), a yard ($9) or whatever amount they wish to help reach the goal. Terrill Roberts, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and Campaign Chair says “Reaching the goal would mean a lot for Hospice of Northeast Missouri. The cost of providing quality end-of-life care to those in need is staggering.” He goes on to say, “When we raise donated funds, it helps cover the costs of patient care expenses including comfort medications, equipment, supplies, and frequent home visits by our caring staff.” Since its inception in 1994, Hospice of Northeast Missouri has grown to expand its services in most northeast Missouri counties. In 2011, Hospice of Northeast Missouri provided care to over 200 patients and families. Hospice of Northeast Missouri is a freestanding, not for profit hospice organization. The generosity of community donors ensures that no patient is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. Quarters can be dropped off at participating banks among the 11 county area that Hospice of Northeast Missouri covers including Adair, Macon, Shelby, Lewis, Linn, Knox, Schuyler, Scotland, Clark, Putnam and Sullivan. Each participating bank will have a donation container for the campaign. Donations can also be dropped off or mailed to the Hospice of Northeast Missouri office located at 201 S. Baltimore, Ste C in Kirksville. The campaign will run until Friday, July 13th, 2012. For more information, call the hospice office at 660-627-9711 or toll free at 888-627-9711.
LHS Alumni Makes Deans List Bishop-Prough Reunion The following students from this area were named to the Columbia College dean’s list for the 2012 Spring Semester: Carolyn I Summers of La Plata to be named to the dean’s list a student must have completed 12 semester hours and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a four-point scale. Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Mo., Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 160 years. As a private, nonprofit, liberal arts and sciences institution, the college takes pride
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Descendants of Charles Bishop and Ada Prough gathered at the La Plata Masonic Lodge in La Plata, Missouri on Sunday, June 10, 2012. The group received word that the oldest descendant, Elizabeth Bishop Pfeiffer of Newton, Iowa had passed away since the last family reunion. She was 105 years old. There is one remaining sister still living in Al-
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The class of 1955 met at the Red Rooster for lunch for their 57 yr reunion. There was visiting in the afternoon at the La Plata Baptist Life Center. Plans for the 60th reunion have not been completed at this time. A good time was had by all. Those attending Gaylia Grant Evanston Il; Duane and Peggy Turner La Plata Mo; Rod and Ruth Barnett Newton Ia; Kevin Wiedenkofer Dixon, Mo; Gaylord Ward Jefferson City, Mo; Betty Tucker Ft Madison, Ia; Don Bragg Taylorville, Il; Jim Flower Columbia, Mo; Carolyn Hopper La Plata, Mo; George and Paddy Flemming Independence, Mo; John and Carolyn Bragg O’Fallon, Mo; Leroy and Juanita McConnell La Plata, Mo; Garry and Anita Self Sturgeon, Mo; Gary and Donna Clarkson La Plata, Mo; Henry and Joyce Hall LaPlata, Mo; Bill and Peggy Loe La Plata, Mo; Charlie Beach Kirksville, Mo; Ann Truitt Kirksville, Mo; James and Sharon Miller Springfield, Mo; Betty Miller Springfield, Mo.
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Forty-two family members and friends attended the 40th Hoffman, Still, Henderson, Boyd family reunion held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the American Legion building in La Plata. The reunion is held annually for descendents of George and Christina (Yost) Hoffman, who immigrated from Germany in the 1800’s. A family table of photos was on display showing the line of descendents. Hostesses were: Kayse Miles, Lori and Bev Harrington, Ruthie Bush, Leola Dunseith and Nelba Shockley. The doors opened at 9:00 a.m. for a time of fellowship, drinking coffee and taking photos. At noon, Ruthie and Nelba
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In Re: The Estate of John G. Steadward, Deceased Estate No. 12MA-PR00030 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent Administration)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MACON COUNTY, MISSOURI Re: The Estate of Majorie Elizabeth Raine, Deceased. Estate No. 12MA-PR00024 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Marjorie Elizabeth Raine, Decedent. On April 4, 2012, a small estate affidavit was filed by th distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon, Missouri. All creditors of the decent, who died on February 6, 2012, are notified that 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that
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To All Persons Interested In The Estate of John G. Steadward, deceased. On June 7, 2012, the Last Will of the decedent having been admitted to probate,Evelyn Hagar was appointed personal representative of the estate of John G. Steadward, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Macon County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division o the Circuit Court, unless a petition is supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The names, business addresses, and phone numbers of the personal representative is: 402 South Gex, Box 173, La Plata, Missouri 63549; (660) 341-9826. The Personal Representa-
welcomed everyone, and a prayer of blessing was given by Vernon Epperson for the delicious carry-in meal. The Legion Hall was decorated in the traditional Memorial Day colors of Red, White and Blue. The long tables were covered with patriotic Stars and Stripes tablecloths and adorned with centerpieces of miniature baskets of Flags. Following lunch, a short business meeting was held and closed with Nelba reading the names of 10 deaths and 8 marriages that had occurred since the 2011 reunion. No new births were recorded. Following the business portion of the day, a variety of impromptu family stories were shared, which
tives attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Michael W. Mulford, 601 North Main Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501; (660) 665-4617. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two (2) months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six (6) month period and such two (2) month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one (1) year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: March 30, 2012. Date of first publication: June 13, 2012.
was enjoyed by all. Family attending from La Plata were Mary Williams and Charles Thompson. Family members attending from surrounding Missouri towns were Deb Taylor, Ben Miles, Tera, Trenton and Teryn Fitzsimmons, Nelba Shockley, Janet Wadlow, Mary Lou Teter, Duane and Ruth Sullivan, Frank and Linda Ruth Bush, Jason, Zak and Kohl Bush and Ernest Boyd, all of Macon, Duke and Bev Harrington and Josh Harrington, all of Atlanta, Debby Peavler of Elmer, Betty Boyd of Glenwood, Janet Farmer of Moberly, Leola Dunseith of Columbia, Leon and Romelle Hoffman of
Napoleon and David and Darlene Smith of Independence. Out of state attendees were Donald Epperson of Fort Madison, Iowa, Sharon Bortz of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Vernon and Joyce Epperson of Peoria, Illinois, Barbara Turner of Kansas City, Kansas, Charles and Carol Bunce of Irving, Texas and Daryl Henderson of Fremont, California. The 2013 Reunion will be held at the American Legion building in La Plata on Saturday, May 25th. The hostesses for the reunion will be Ruthie Bush, Leola Dunseith and Nelba Shockley.
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/s/ Ann Henry Probate Clerk Dates of publication are June 13, 20 & 27 and July 4, 2012.
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LHS Track Athletes Place At State Competition
LEFT - La Plata senior Mallory Eitel won the Class 1 long jump title with a leap of 16’ 6.75” at the MSHSAA State Track and Field meet in Jefferson City on May 18, 2012. Eitel’s finish is the first state title in an individual event since 1994 when Dediee Smithson won the shot put and Spencer Allison won the triple jump. CENTER - Taylor Snodgrass finished 6th in the Class 1 100M dash; and RIGHT - Seth Brown finished 2nd in the 3200M run and 4th in the 1600M run. Brown also set a new school record in the 3200M run with a time of 10:17.49.
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June 1, 2012 members of the Oklahoma Indians 4-H club took their pets to visit the La Plata Nursing Home residents. It was a fun time for the residents, pets and members. Attending were Kirk Larson, Kyle Larson, Justin Grove, Ben Larson, MaKenzie and Tucker Beautte, Naomi, Sarah, Elizabeth, Olivia, Elaine and Hannah Larson, Madison Taylor. Not pictured are Allen Grove, leader Sharron Burns and Jennifer. Pets included a rat terrier, Labrador, poodle, Pekinese, kittens and a chicken.
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FRONT row L to R: Mary Lou Wait, Jane Ray, Carol Ogle, Peggy Thomas, Neva Aholt; BACK row L to R: Candy Wait, Linda Mansfield, Gail Brown, Julie Fast, Janis Mitten and Lois Davison. We are a service group to the church. We have made chair covers in the basement, ditty bags for hospital caregivers, care packages for soldiers, planned and completed a successful Bible School, along with many other events. Sew n SOS is open to all women of the church and meets on Thursday mornings.
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