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Carl Marler Atlanta, MO USPS-299800 Vol.136, No.50 La Plata, MO, 63549 • 8 Pages • 1 Section • 50 Cents
Serving Macon County Since 1876
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Church Sends Soldier Care Packages The North Dollar General in Kirksville began a soldier care box drop off program several weeks ago. Since then Manager Shannon Doyle ,Employees and Customers have collected over 500 items of food and snacks. The care boxes are going to an Army Unit deployed to Afghanistan. Gail Brown pictured packing boxes is the mother of one of the soldiers. She and her husband Dickie are fairly new to La PLata where he is the City Manager. The Illinois Bend Church also has a church member who is employed by the North Dollar General. It is believed that this is a unique partnership of a Dollar General Store and a Church collecting and sending Care Boxes to deployed soldiers. In other news the Church just held its first Vacation Bible School since the church was reopened. It was well attended and enjoyed fully. The following Sunday 60 people attended the breakfast ,baptism,VBS event and worship. The Men’s ‘Builders Group’ held a cook out with 14 in attendance.The Legacy Group is planning the September Church Reunion. The Terrific Tuesday Chapel is enjoying weekly gathering which is open to anyone seeking prayer and fellowship. The Woman’s ‘Sew and SOS’ Group is making hospital Ditty Bags and Church Welcome Kits. The church is planning its annual picnic fellowship, blue grass music and worship for June 27th. Duane and Peggy Turner are making their special homemade ice cream for the Picnic. The last Saturday of the month is ‘Willow Bend’ prayer breakfast for the community. All these plus other events are on facebook and open to anyone.
ASSAULT SENDS ONE TO HOSPITAL On Saturday evening, June 9, 2012 at approximately 9:47 p.m. the La Plata Police Department responded to the 400 block of North Gex Street in reference to a Domestic Disturbance. Upon their arrival one subject had already fled the scene in a motor vehicle and the Macon County Ambulance was summoned for a second subject who was still on scene. One subject was taken by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville and was later released after receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained to the face and head. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office and the Macon Police Department were notified and attempted to locate the subject who fled the scene, but were unable to locate the subject. The investigation was completed and a probably cause statement and request for warrant were forwarded to the Macon County Prosecutors Office on John K. Houston for 2nd Degree Domestic Assault.
SMITH SELECTED FOR $1,000 EDUCATION FINANCIAL AWARD
Pictured is Gail Brown in fellowship Hall of The Illinois Bend Church putting together a care package to be sent to an Army Unit stationed in Afghanistan.
CITY OF LA PLATA PUTS CURFEW ON GOLF COURSE
WESTON SMITH Weston Smith has been selected as the recipient of a $1,000 Education Financial Award from the LaPlata Community Presbyterian Church. The recipient of this award must exhibit strong character, Christian values, an intensive desire for selfimprovement and financial need. This fall, Weston will be a freshman at the Missouri Valley College in Marshall majoring in Physical Education and Sports Management. Weston is the son of Ralph and Kelcey Smith and the grandson of Glenn and Karen Wood, all of LaPlata.
First Day Of Summer June 20
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The City of La Plata City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the council chambers. Present were Mayor Charles Thompson, Alderman Bill Adams, Alderman Dennis Jones, Alderman Sean Herron, Alderman Trent Perry, City Administrator Dickie Brown and City Clerk Bobbie Jacques. Also Present: Dusty Sawyer and Stan East Jr. Meeting Called to Order: Mayor Thompson declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Stan East gave the invocation. Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting 05/08/12, Special Meeting Minutes 05/17/12, Bill Payer 2012-05, Utility Coordinator Monthly Report, Tax Coordinator Monthly Report and Park and Recreation Monthly Report. Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderman Herron to approve the consent agenda. On a call by the chair for ayes and nays there were 4 ayes and 0 nays. The motion carried. Mayor and Board Committee Report Mayor Thompson requested items h and i under new business be moved under Mayor and Board Committee Reports as item b and c. Aldermen Jones made a motion and seconded by Aldermen Perry to move items h (Jerry Thomas Fund Raiser) and item i (City’s support for Jerry Thomas Fund Raiser) under Mayor and Board Committee Reports as item b and c. On a call by the chair for ayes and nays there were 4 ayes and 0 nays. The motion carried. Park Board Appointment Mayor Thompson requested the Board of Aldermen to approve the ap-
pointment of Julie Lewis to the Park and Recreation Board. Alderman Adams made a motion and seconded by Alderman Jones to appoint Julie Lewis to the Park and Recreation Board. On a call by the chair for ayes and nays there were 4 ayes and 0 nays. The motion carried. Stan East addressed the Board of Aldermen in regards to a fundraiser for Jerry Thomas. Jerry and Peggy lost their home in a fire on May 24, 2012. Jerry suffered second degree burns on 35% of his upper body. Jerry has been a member of The La Plata Fire Department for forty-five years. The fund raiser will be held on July 7, 2012 in the City Park among a few of the activities planned there will be a cake walk, silent auction and entertainment. Stand requested the use of the Council Chambers during the fund raiser. Alderman Adams made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to allow Stan East the use of the Council Chambers during the Jerry Thomas Fund Raiser. On a call by the chair for ayes and nays there were 4 ayes and 0 nays. The motion carried. Mayor Thompson appointed Alderman Jones and Alderman Herron to a committee to oversee and answer questions that may arise regarding the Jerry Thomas Fund Raiser. Alderman Adams made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to approve Alderman Jones and Alderman Herron on the committed to oversee the Jerry Thomas Fund Raiser. On a call by the chair for ayes and nays there were 4 ayes and 0 nays. The motion carried. Park Board President Dusty Sawyer addressed the Board of Aldermen with an update of the improvements being
made at the Santa Fe Lake. Dusty informed the Board that Dickie Brown and his wife Gail had volunteered to paint and help with improvements to the concession stand at the lake. The Park Board had also purchased a new boat dock, diving boards with a slide, and playground equipment at the Santa Fe Lake. The funding for the additions was donated by the Elizabeth Carpenter Estate Trust. Administrator: Financial: The City Administrator Dickie Brown reviewed the monthly financial report and submitted a budget proposal for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Old Business: Generator Installation: The progress of the installation of the new electric generators is ongoing. Military Truck: The military truck has been sold in the amount of two thousand dollars and the proceeds deposited to the City account. New Business: Dirt Disposal: Alderman Perry inquired about hauling clean fill (concrete, brick, and dirt) to the property located on west Center Street. The consensus of the board was to allow clean fill to be hauled with the City Administrator inspecting fill prior to being unloaded. Tree Trimming: Alderman Perry informed the Board of Aldermen there are several trees in La Plata that are in our electric lines. Adair Count water rate increase: Administrator Brown informed the Board the Adair County Water District has increased the water rate to the City in the amount of 9%. The Board of Aldermen
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