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BLOOD DRIVE

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Mark Twain Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4088 will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive on January 7, 2015, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Perry.

RALLS RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING SCHEDULED

Laura Leake, Ralls County Relay for Life Event Lead, has scheduled a planning meeting for Monday, January 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Olivet Christian Church in Center, MO. All Team Leaders and Staff please try to attend. For more information call 248-5919. Please join us that evening for discussion on your upcoming event and bring your great thoughts for new fundraising ideas to share. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Preferred Healthcare Medical Director, Dr.Lyle A. Clark, MD cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the grand opening of Clarity Healthcare in Hannibal.

“It wasn’t difficult for us to recognize that so many of the people that we work with not only have a behavioral healthcare problem, but they have a problem with physical healthcare or maybe their depression is partly related to not wanting to smile... their teeth not being what they should be,” said Preferred Family Healthcare President and CEO Mike Schwend. “So we thought and dreamed is there a way we can integrate care?” A new healthcare provider with a full range of health services has opened in Hannibal. Clarity Healthcare held their grand opening on Monday, December 15. Their professional staff of twenty-nine employees cover a full range of specialties, from primary medical and dental care, behavioral care, screening for cancer, communicable diseases, immunizations, family planning, and well health services for all ages. Behavioral health services, health education and substance abuse services are also part of their inte-

grated treatment system. They utilize an electronic record system for a consolidated plan of care, which reduces medication errors, making care more efficient and effective and helps patients’ transition into other services for better overall health. All this is done in a unique and fun environment.

“Maybe their depression is partly related to not wanting to smile... their teeth not being what they should be. So we thought and dreamed is there a way we can integrate care?” Mike Schwend, President and CEO

A division of Preferred Family Healthcare, they recognized that many of those they work with have not only behavioral health problems, but they also have physical healthcare issues. This resulted in the

creation of Clarity Healthcare. Vice President of Healthcare Services Mark Conover noted that they provide, “a safe welcoming environment for patients whereby an under served population can received appropriate and timely healthcare services.” Clarity Healthcare accepts Missouri Medicaid, Medicare as well as most private insurances. There is a sliding fee scale for other individuals with reduced rates for those under 200% of the federal poverty level. The office hours for Clarity Healthcare are Monday through Friday 8 am until 5 pm. Extended hours are available on Tuesdays until 7 pm. Appointments can be made by calling 573-6031460. For more information on Clarity Healthcare please visit there website at www.clarity-healthcare.org – visit Clarity Healthcare on Facebook and become a fan!

GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act? Families and Communities Together (F.A.C.T.) and University of Missouri Extension have information for families, individuals and businesses about options and responsibilities under the health care law. Come learn more about the Affordable Care Act on January 22, 2015 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the conference room at F.A.C.T., #4 Melgrove Lane, Hannibal, MO. There is no cost for the program, but please call 573221-2285 to reserve a seat. This informational program is part of MU Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative. “The Health Insurance Education I n i t i a t i v e will help Show-Me State citizens understand their health insurance options and learn how to get help in their own communities if they choose to enroll in Mis-

souri’s health insurance marketplace,” said Brenda Procter, associate professor of consumer and family economics for MU Extension. A website, at extension.missouri.edu/insure, provides educational materials and links to information. “The website is a source to learn factual, unbiased information about the changes in health insurance that are required by the law,” Procter said.

“The Health Insurance Education Initiative will help Show-Me State citizens understand their health insurance options and learn how to get help in their own communities if they choose to enroll in Missouri’s health insurance marketplace.” Brenda Proctor, MU Extension

MU Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative website also provides a map of Missouri educators who can provide local workshops and a calendar where you can learn about upcoming events near you.

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VIEWS AND COMMENTS

Ralls County State Bank Wraps Up 70th Anniversary Giveaway

For the last 70th Day Giveaway drawing, RCSB decided to draw a name from each RCSBank branch. Winner Mary Jackson with RCSBank employee Dee Shepherd at the Center branch.

COMMENTARY

From The Editor By Editor Carolyn Trower

Well, it’s over. Another holiday season has come and gone. From October 31 through January 1 we cooked and cleaned, bought gifts and candy and ate till we couldn’t eat another bite. We’ve taken down the tree and packed away the ornaments and stockings; thrown away the stings of lights that twinkle no more. The Advent Wreath has been put back on the shelf, but I’ll keep the Nativity scene up until after January 6. My goal for next year is to find a camel to join the three kings on their journey to

Bethlehem. And, as my makeshift star on the top of the stable keeps falling, I need one that will stay the course. I’ll add that to my list, along with new lights and Advent candles. Hopefully the feeling of Christmas joy will last throughout the coming year and maybe there’ll be more peace in this weary old world. The words of John Lennon always come to me at this time of year. “And so this is Christmas and what have we done? Another year over and a new one just begun.” What, indeed, can we do to make it a better year?

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By John Hawkins Perry, MO

NEW YEAR’S REVELATIONS It’s great that the days are getting longer. Unless, of course, one lives in Australia where they have just passed the Summer Solstice. It would seem logical that the start of the calendar year would coincide with one Solstice or the other. That would be too easy. Although, the Chinese did use both the summer and winter Solstices (or is it Solstici?) as reference to divide their year into 24 equal solar terms. As with core math, that was just too simple. The start of the New Year was then determined as a lunar event occurring with the second new moon after the Winter Solstice (in the northern hemisphere). To further confuse the issue, this event is celebrated as the first day of spring. (Apparently there are no groundhogs in China.) This year will begin in China on February 19th, and be the Chi-

nese year 4713. Officially, this will be the year of the sheep (goat, for old codgers) and investing those born during this year as “warm-hearted, honest, artistically talented, naturalistic, and seekers of freedom.” Pretty much every religion/culture observes its own New Year. If you’re a party person, however, do your homework before embarking on a global year of chasing New Year’s bashes. Many of these celebrations involve fasting and prohibit any revelry. The “Christian” calendar actually started during the reign of Numa Pompilius around 700 B.C.E. when he inserted February and January (in that order) into the blank space after the 304 day calendar ran out at the end of December and before the New Year started on March first. Before then, the unnamed and

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None of us here in God’s Country can do much to influence world leaders and change global dynamics. We can pay attention to local and regional government and take a more active part in the politics that directly affect us. We saw some strong evidence of that in the past year with the Grain Belt push. Local people spoke up – over and over, meeting after meeting. That particular issue is still relevant and I’m sure those who oppose it will be as vigilant as before. It’s not just government that needs our attention. Our county is centered on its schools and its churches. Its focus is on the downtown areas of our towns as well as the Courthouse. This coming year is full of opportunities to support our communities at 4-H events, local sporting events, summer festivals and parades. Let’s fill the pews and the bleachers. Let’s pray for

peace and wisdom and cheer for our young people. It takes a village to provide the environment that will help our young ones develop the skills, the knowledge and the character they’ll need to succeed when they leave our collective nest. Let’s do our shopping in town where we can greet friends and neighbors on the sidewalk and in the aisles. There’s a list of 2014 obits in this edition of the paper. There are friends and classmates on that list. Elders of the communities whose guidance will be sorely missed. I’ll try to be a better friend this year and a more attentive citizen. I’ll try to appreciate each and every day I have the privilege to enjoy. I want to be able to answer Lennon’s challenge with positive actions. I may not be able to cure cancer or solve education’s ills, but I can make a subtle difference in this small part of the universe.

unnumbered winter period in between was kinda like yearly sequester. Somewhere around 450 B.C.E. January and February were swapped. (Probably to allow for six weeks of winter between February 2nd and March 21st.) To round out the holidays based on celestial occurrences, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon (lunar) after the vernal equinox (solar). But, as we in Ralls County anxiously await the arrival of 1 January 2015, the tiny island nation of Karibati will have a 24-hour head start. A few years back, these folks did not have a December 31st. At midnight on December 30th, a jog in the International Dateline went into effect and it was January 1st. This put them into the same continuum as their neighbors Fiji and Tonga. Now that they’re ‘livin’ on Tonga time,” they are the first inhabitants to see New Year’s Day. Important information to have ready for party banter. To help make your New Year’s a bit more festive, we can report that Ralls County is still financially solvent. Even though the final collector’s report is not due until January 15th, and only about twenty-five percent of the assessed tax revenue has been received, the total bal-

ance in General Revenue shows $102,284.37 and total county assets at $2,388,070.59. Quite a comeback from $2,783. The new (2015) budget must be delivered to the state by January 31st, and no money can be spent before the state receives it. January 13, 2014: “Now on this day the Ralls County Commission met with Gerry Dinwiddie and Ron Haught in regards to the Sheriff ’s budget for 2014.” January 16, 2014: ‘Now on this day the Ralls County Commission held the public hearing for the 2014 budgets. Robert L. See asked for the reading of the budget message from the clerk. After the reading Mr. See asked if there were any questions. There were no questions. Those present at the hearing were Danny Clark, Robert See, Steve Whitaker, RC Harlow and Ernie Duckworth. The Commission approved the budget and had it sent to the County Treasurer and the State Auditor.” Sounds as if everyone felt county safety was worth the price. Maybe you had to be there. Editor’s note: the figures and the excerpts from Commission minutes used in this column were taken from the Ralls County Commission’s website.

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2014 Show-MeSelect Heifer Sale Submitted by Daniel Mallory, University of Missouri Regional Livestock Specialist

Palmyra, Mo. – Once again the Northeast Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement heifer sale reached a record sale average of $3,208 at F & T Livestock Auction, Saturday, Dec. 13. The 19 producers of the 286 heifers were enrolled in the MU educational heifer management

8 weeks before to breeding. This exam includes a pelvic measurement, reproductive tract score, and weighed. Heifers may be bred artificially or be exposed to natural service, however; the service sires must meet specific calving ease EPD requirements based on breed. This year 195 head, or 68 percent, of the heifers in the sale were synchronized and bred AI. In this sale, the choice to AI, showed a $71

program. The heifers were bred to sires with both calving-ease and growth genetics. The sale average was $1,031 higher than the previous year at Palmyra. The top lot sold belonged to Jim and Sharon Schlager and brought $4,050. Highest average price from a consignor was $3,765 on 23 head from Keithley/Jackson Farms, Frankford, Mo. Other top consignors were Jim and Sharon Schlager, Canton, Mo. $3,756 on 8 head; McCutchan Angus, Monticello, Mo., $3,333 on 3 head; Deer Creek Cattle Co. Clarksville, Mo. $3,331 on 21 head; Prairie View Farms, Monroe City, Mo. $3,323 on 26 head.The 50 buyers were responsible for over $900,000 worth of bred heifer exchanging hands in less than two hours. Repeat buyers, 30, purchased 191 head, or 67 percent of the total consignment. Calving surveys returned by these buyers provide important information that is given back to consignors to improve for future years. The Show-Me-Select heifer development program takes nearly a year to complete. The heifers complete a pre-breeding examination usually 4 to

price advantage All Heifers must be pregnancy tested within 90 days of breeding by a veterinarian to determine expected calving date. The use of ultrasound has helped many of the veterinarians improve their accuracies on calving dates. During the development period the heifers undergo an extensive health program and are vaccinated at weaning, pre-breeding, and pregnancy examination as well as treated several time for internal and external parasites. Heifers are also screened for blemishes, condition, muscling and structural soundness by MU livestock specialist and USDA Averages of other Show-Me-Select sales from fall 2014 were Joplin, $2,889 on 521 head; Kingsville, $2,769 on 298 head; and Fruitland, $3,033 on 168 head. This was the 18th year for the Show-Me-Select heifer sale in Palmyra, Mo. and over 30,283 heifers have been through the program and 5,088 head have been sold. There were several new consignors this year and more are expected to start next year. If you are interested contact your local MU Extension Livestock Specialist.

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A VIEW FROM THE PAST - LOCAL HISTORY

This is a picture of West Main Street in New London, date unknown. Courtesy of Ron Leake, president, Ralls County Historical Society

From the Ralls County Record, New London, December 20, 1962 Courtesy of the Ralls County Historical Society, Ron Leake, president 1952 Deaths reported included George Willard Fisher of Huntington and William Boling of near Spalding. Kiwanis club sponsored a community sing in the court house. Mrs. Betty butler and Paul R. Davis of Frankford were married. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Adkisson won the Monday Study Club home Christmas decorating contest. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kuntz gave a birthday party for their son Billy, and for a neighbor, Floyd Leake. A1c J.R. Williamson of Shepard AFB was home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Ed M. Morrisreturned to New London to stay after living 15 years in Jefferson City. Cpt. Harold Fletcher was on his way home, after serving in Korea. Santa Claus letter requests included John Phil Conn, red fixit convertible and a paper shooting rifle; Vicki Fuqua, a big doll; Larry Ed Record, a steam shovel and a jet plane;

Mike Kurz, truck with corn picker; Lee Ann Kurz, doll that cries; Greg Croll, a red horse and a dump truck; John Croll, a hand horn and fire engine big enough to ride; Wes Woollen, an Indian tent, bow and arrows; Harvel Johnson, a BB gun; Johnnie Glascock, a telephone that rings; Linda Northcutt, a saucy walker doll; Jerry Ketsenburg, two guns and a doctor kit; Charlotte Dotson, a black board. 1942 Pvt. Cleve Hamilton was at Westover Field, Mass. Deaths included G.A. Ketchum of Oakwood; Eliza Ann Manzke of Hannibal; and Judge O.D. Boulware of Perry. Mrs. William Evans went to spend Christmas in Hattiesburg, Miss., with her husband, Pvt. Bill Evans. Neil and Christine Strode, teachers, presented these pupils of Bethel and Doe Run schools in a Christmas program at Bethel church: Betty and Johnnie Ransdell, Elmer Inlow, Dwayne Fertch, Vera Wolfe, Barbara Nett, Eugene Strode, Raymond Harlow, Billy Hance Brown, Arthur Klise and Reba Nett. 1932

Ralls County Commission Report December 18, 2014 Now on this day the Ralls County Presiding Commissioner, Robert L. See, called the adjourned meeting to order with the following members present: RC Harlow, Eastern District Commissioner, Steven H. Whitaker, Western District Commissioner and Ernest E. Duckworth, the Ralls County Clerk. Now on this day the Ralls County Commission read and approved the minutes of the December 15, 2014 meeting. The Ralls County Commission discussed general road maintenance. The Ralls County Commission signed checks and warrants as listed in the warrant registry. The Ralls County Commission met with Jim Bensman from MECO Engineering in regards to the bridge projects. The Ralls County Commission met with Jim Meyer, Allen Wideman and John Pascal in regards to the University Extension budget for 2015. The Commission said they would consider their budget when they work on the budget in January.

The Ralls County Commission met with Neal Minor in regards to the property and liability insurance. Neal showed the County where they were at on claims. He also let the Commission know they would not save much by upping the deductible. The Commission said they would keep the deductible where it is at $1000.00. The Ralls County Commission made the motion to amend the LEPC budget. The pass through budget needs to be amended to get the expenditures balanced. The Ralls County Commission met with Gerry Dinwiddie in regards to comp time and he had a check from the city of Frankford for car they bought. The car sold for $750.00. Gerry took the check to the Treasurer. Tthe Ralls County Commission met with Rodney Rodenbaugh in regards to his office in the courthouse. Tthe Ralls County Commission adjourned to meet again on December 22, 2014 unless convened by court. Presiding Commissioner, Robert L. See

Newlyweds included Cameron A. Jones of New London and Virginia Weekly of Hannibal; John William Woollen, route 3 New London and Lula O’Donel of Huntington; Sam A. Newlon of Hannibal and Virginia Bogue of Spalding; Claud Brown of Canton and Marjorie Cash of Frankford. V.S. Harshbarger was called as full time pastor of New London First Christian Church. The Vaughn Harlinger residence burned. 1922 Maline J. Broen, 82, died in Sacramento, Calif. Mrs. Sarah Elzea Whaley, 90, died in Hannibal. Helen Briggs of New London, who was to receive a B.S. in agriculture, had accepted work with the extension department at the University of Missouri. Mrs. E.J. Selleck, 77, of Center, died. Attractions at the Gem Theatre in New London were Rudolph Valentino in the “The Sheik” and Gloria Swanson in “Under the Lash.” Marjorie Sue Kennedy’s Santa Claus letter asked for a tricycle, doll buggy, and a sleepy doll with a pink blanket. The men’s class at the

Christian church lost in an attendance contest and served their wives an oyster supper. John Lake was head cook, assisted by Guilford Harris, Bob Matson, and Will Glascock. Mr. Piper had charge of training the dining room help. John Crook slipped and fell while showing Ed Yager how to balance two cups of coffee and a bowl of soup in one hand. Mrs. Jennie Fairchild Eddings, 56, died in St. Elizabeth Hospital. Sam Elzea of the Bank of New London visited the high school civics class as speaker. “The radio craze is mainly a nuisance, but one can lie abed while sleeping through a sermon.” An actress died after a drinking bout in the home of Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, movie star, and Paramount studio was so ashamed of the publicity they scrapped $500,000 worth of film made by Arbuckle, deciding that public opinion was so unfavorable that they would lose money and reputation trying to show it. 1972 “Tom and Jerry, eggnog and raw lightening will flow freely next week and its lovers will live swimmingly.”

Ralls County Sheriff Report Sheriff Reports Dec. 14 at 12:56 a.m. deputy assisted New London Police with a Domestic near 5th and Main. Dec. 14 at 12:14 p.m. deputy responded to an animal at large on highway in rural Perry. Animal not located by deputy. Dec. 14 at 2:28 p.m. deputies provide information concerning repo of a truck. No further action was needed. Dec. 14 at 6:40 p.m. deputy responded to noise complaint in New London area. Upon deputy searching the area there were no loud noises in vicinity. Dec. 14 at 8:35 p.m. deputies assisted Hannibal Police Department with possible stolen vehicle in Hannibal. Dec. 14 at 10:31 p.m. deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle in the New London area. The vehicle was gone prior to deputy’s arrival. Dec. 15 at 1:09 a.m.

deputy responded to report of burglary in the rural Center area. Dec. 15 at 5:17 a.m. deputy assisted MSHP in traffic crash on Highway 61 in rural Hannibal. The driver sustained injuries and was transported to HRH for evaluation and treatment. Dec. 15 at 10:48 a.m. deputy responded to Domestic that was delayed. Male subject had already left the scene and female subject had no reported injuries. Dec. 15 at 10:49 a.m. deputy took theft report from rural Hannibal residence. Dec. 15 at 3:38 p.m. deputy assisted MSHP in non-injury traffic crash on Highway V in rural in New London. Dec. 15 at 7:50 p.m. deputies assisted NLPD with narcotics investigation and search warrant in New London. Dec. 16 at 2:06 a.m. deputy received a report of suspicious people in New London.

There was a costly epidemic among the horses of the town, the disease being called “epizootic.” The Record listed illness and deaths of favorite horses of local people, naming the horses. “The town board should take immediate action to prohibit persons from watering horses with epizootic in the public spring, as this is the driest winter on record, and the spring is the only source of water for many of our citizens. The filthy practice of allowing sick horses to slobber in the spring should be discontinued at once!” The mail was carried by wagon from Hannibal to Louisiana, and New London had been without mail more than a week because the carrier said he didn’t want to bring his horses through town. Other weeks, he had other excuses, for the papers complained about mail delivery service almost every week. “A fellow who has been paying attention to a fair delicate young creature tells us confidentially that he has learned that she is not as fair and gauze-like as she had led him to believe. He happened to call while she was at dinner and he saw her wrapping herself around fresh sausage, spareribs and onions. It took all the poetry out of his soul as he computed the cost of feeding her. He left just as her last corset stave snapped when she reached for more hog.” “Local tailors now add sleeves on the outside of overcoat arms for a lady to keep her hand warm when walking with a gent.” Letters to Santa Dear Santa: We are twin brothers five years old. We have tried to be good so we would like for you to bring us some new roller skates, cowboy suits, cowboy boots and hats and any toys you can spare. Bring Sis something, too. Thanks, Danny and Denny Watson Dear Santa: I am a big boy four years old. Like my brother Tom, I have tried to be good, sometimes we have a little trouble with each other but most of the time we are good. I would like for you to bring me a bowling ball set, electric

train, John Deere tractor, gun and holster set and wrecker truck. Please don’t forget my little cousin Linda, she wants a Susie Smart doll. Ronny Horn Dear Santa: I am a little girl, four and a half years old. I hope my wishes aren’t too bold. I’d sure like a dolly again this year, but anything would do. Please on your trip stop at our house, too. Goodbye, dear Santa, toodle-oo. Love, Susan Lynn Blessing Dear Santa: Please bring me a cotton candy machine and a little baby puppy and a rock collection and an adding machine and a pair of ice skates and leotards. I have been a good little girl and am seven years old. Thank you. Your friend, Jackie Robb, Saverton

Dec. 16 at 9:29 a.m. deputy responded to an animal complaint in rural Hannibal. Dec. 16 at 1:35 p.m. deputy took report of possible fraud. Dec. 16 at 5:07 p.m. deputies were asked to check the well-being of a baby. Dec. 17 at 9:34 a.m. deputy arrested a subject on a felony warrant. Dec. 17 at 1:43 p.m. deputy took request for extra patrol for a residence in rural New London. Dec. 17 at 3:18 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop S/B on Highway 19 which resulted in a warning for speed. Dec. 17 at 5:19 p.m. deputies received a report of an individual engaged in suspicious activity. Dec. 17 at 5:46 p.m. deputies took a report of fraud. It was unfounded. Dec. 17 at 8:51 p.m. deputies assisted citizen in New London. The citizen purchased a vehicle and found drug paraphernalia in it. Deputies searched the vehicle for any other contraband at the request of owner. Dec. 19 at 11:44 a.m.

deputy and MSHP responded to 53611 Hydesburg road for a wanted person who was there. The subject, DILLON T. WEXELL, was located and placed under arrest for warrants from Quincy, Illinois. WEXELL was taken to Marion County Jail in lieu of bond. Dec. 19 at 5:48 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop that resulted in a warning. Dec. 19 at 7:06 p.m. deputies responded to an alarm on Parkview Trail. Dec. 20 at 7:54 p.m. deputy stopped a vehicle in the rural new London area for equipment violation. The driver of the vehicle was issued a warning. Dec. 20 at 9:39 p.m. deputy stopped a vehicle in the rural Perry area. The driver was issued a warning for speeding. Dec.20 at 9:58 p.m. deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding in the rural Center area. The driver of the vehicle was issued a warning. Dec. 20 at 10:24 p.m. deputy stopped a vehicle for multiple lane violations in rural Center area. The driver was issued a warning.

Dear Santa: Please bring me a red and blue cowboy suit with red and black cowboy boots. I would also like a playmobile if you have one left when you get to my house. I have been a good boy this year. I will leave you some milk and cookies on the table. Don’t forget Mon and Dad and Gary, they have been good, too. Love Bruce Gilliland Dear Santa: I am being a good boy. Please bring me a bike and a rifle. Also please fill our stockings. Thank you, Mike Hardy Dear Santa: I am 5 ½ years old and have been pretty good. I want a tractor and hookon wagon, etch-a-sketch, and any kind of game. Love, Jeffrey Yohn, Frankford Dear Santa: Please bring me a doll and a breakfast waffle iron. Bruce would like a rifle and a game. I am five years old and will start to school next fall. Love, Rebecca Sue Strode also Jon and Bruce Strode. Dear Santa: I am four years old and have also been pretty good. I want a dolly, doll clothes, and a baby doll bottle. Love Tina Yohn, route 1 Frankford Dear Santa: I am a little girl and I am Mom’s good girl. For Christmas I would like a tricycle, baby doll and buggy, rocking chair and anything else you can bring. Crystal Jane Jackson, Center

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Audrey Ross of Center plays Christmas carols for residents of Westview on December 12 under the watchful eye of Charlie ****, “Mr. Piano.”

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Center Elementary presented its annual Winterfest on December 18 under the direction of Ms. Lara Bendall. The third grade class sang “Frosty the Snowman” and “Jingle Bells.”

Center Elementary presented its annual Winterfest on December 18 under the direction of Ms. Lara Bendall. The second grade class sang “Winter Wonderland” and “Here Comes Santa Claus.”

Center Elementary presented its annual Winterfest on December 18 under the direction of Ms. Lara Bendall. The fourth grade class sang “Deck the Halls” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.”

Center Elementary presented its annual Winterfest on December 18 under the direction of Ms. Lara Bendall. The Kindergarten class sang “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”

Center Elementary presented its annual Winterfest on December 18 under the direction of Ms. Lara Bendall. The fifth grade class performed “Carol of the Bells” on a variety of instruments and sang “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

Center Elementary presented its annual Winterfest on December 18 under the direction of Ms. Lara Bendall. The first grade class sang “Let It Snow” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.”

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CHURCHES/OBITUARIES New London Second Christian Church Rev. M. Faye Vaughn

Advent, we lit all the candles of peace. Sunday, December 21 worship service opened with prayer and congregational hymns. Sister Thelma Fugate welcomed everyone and read announcements. Elder Joann Miller offered our call to worship and our affirmation of faith was recited. Sister Marilyn Powell led responsive reading Fourth Sunday of Advent-Peace. Hymn of celebration The First Noel was followed by Mariah offering the morning prayer and the choral response followed. Scripture reading, Isaiah 7:14was offered by Re’Kayjah followed by Elder Allison offering giving and receiving the Lord’s tithes and offerings. Scripture prayer and doxology was sung.

Hymn of invitation, communion hymn were followed by our youth department. The youth department provided Christmas services including The Christmas Story, a skit, Reason for the Season, and musical and dance selections including This Christmas, Little Drummer Boy, All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth, The Little Drummer Boy, A Christmas Prayer, Jingle Bells, Up On the Housetop, A visit by Santa and closed with the hymn, God Has Smiled On Me. Participating youth included Jeniya, Camille, Camiya, Trenten, Camron, Re’Nayjah, Maxwell, Ivan Amiion, Messiah, Mariah, Samantha, Moniesha, Domanick, India, Vaneh’ya, and Presious.

New Oakland Baptist Church Pastor Grubb

Our church hopes that all our families, friends and neighbors had a joyous Christmas celebrating the “Birth” of the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome and announcements for today and upcoming week include: William Freise will be our Pulpit Supply during January; Wednesday - Midweek Bible Study at 10:00 a.m.; January 4, 2015 - Observance of the Lord’s Supper; January 11, 2015 - Quarterly Business meeting. The video this week was “Christ is Worth the Sacrifice.” The opening hymn was “Because He Lives.” Prayer Requests were heard. Matthew 18:19-20, “Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in Heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there with them.” Congregational hymns were “Are You Washed in the Blood” and “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus.” Special music was presented by Wayne Zumwalt. Rev. Al’s message was from Matthew 1:1825. “What of Joseph, the step-father of Jesus.” Joseph believed in God. Joseph was told in a dream, by an angel that he was to marry Mary. He was told

by this Angel that the baby Mary was carrying was to be named Jesus. That indeed this baby was the Messiah. Joseph did as the angel told him to do. He completed the mission he was to do. Things happen to us and we think to ourselves “why.” Don›t give up on God. Ask forgiveness and then pray for Him to help you. God is still into the miracle business. Look for your individual mission that God wants you to do for him. Take the time to ask Him to reveal to you, your mission in life. And the biggest action is “Jesus love one another” spread His word and walk the walk. The Hymn of Invitation was “Have Thine Own Way Lord.” We want to thank everyone for inviting us to share the celebration of the birth of Jesus with them at the Bristow Manor and the Monroe City Manor. We invite everyone to come and share the presence, joy, and peace of Jesus as we worship together Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Morning Service is at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study is at 10 a.m. We are located off route J behind the Landing Water Park on Oakland Road.

The Church At Ariel Pastor Tim Sanders

A Match Made In Heaven “And the spirit and the bride say come! And let him who hears say come! And let him who thirst come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” As I consider the wedding feast of the lamb, I envision an outside wedding under a spreading oak tree near a small clear river on beautiful sunny day. The guest tables are around the tree covered with white cloth table clothes and set with golden vessels. None of that plastic stuff on rented tables. For this is a Kings wedding. There is no stress of getting this ready or that just right, only perfect peace. The bride and groom come together in perfect harmony for they have known each other for many years. She was that poor thin girl who was always in trouble. He was

the neighbor boy who fell in love with her at first sight. The wedding goes off with perfect harmony for both know this was always how it should be. The Lords words in Math 22-4 seem to echo across those who are his. All things re ready come to the wedding. All things are ready come to the wedding. All things are ready come to the wedding. Question? Have you got your wedding garment on? Do even know where it is at? {Invitation for prayer} The word says this will be a dress affair. No one without a robe, washed white in the blood of the lamb may stay. NO ONE! I have got my invitation and I’m looking forward to going. How about you? All things are ready. Pastor Tim Sanders, ARIEL

Charles David “Dave” Winfree

Charles David “Dave” Winfree, 60, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home. There will be no funeral services. Arrangements for cremation are under direction of the James O›Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Mr. Winfree was born April 24, 1954, in Hannibal, to Charles R. and Joyce Myers Winfree. He was married to Vicki Dudding on August 17, 1991, in Hannibal. She survives. Other survivors include his parents of Perry; four children, Bryan Goodwin (Tammy) of New London, Bradley Goodwin (Melanie) of New London, Lindsey McIntosh (Raymond) of New London, and Rebecca Jean Winfree of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Dennis Winfree (Annette) of Rock Island, IL; three sisters, Brenda Van Cleave (Harold) of Perry, Paula Winfree of Frankford, and Lisa Campbell (Gerry) of Monroe City; eight grandchildren, Deland Whitley (Whitney), Victoria Campbell, Skyler Rathburn, Peyton Goodwin,

Lyndsay Campbell, Kaden Elliott, Brookelyn Elliott, Adryan Dietle, Kirstyn Dietle and Brystol McIntosh; two great-grandchildren, Brynna Whitley and Carson Riley; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Aldophus and Pauline Winfree and Otis and Mary Myers. Mr. Winfree previously worked in East Moline, Illinois, for John Deere Harvester and most recently worked in the warehouse at General Mills in Hannibal. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Dave also loved spending time with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorial contributions made to the family for medical expenses in care of the James O›Donnell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made and video tribute may be viewed at www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com

New London First Christian Church Pastor Tom Day

Our worship service began on December 28 with the choir singing “This is the Day” accompanied by Marilyn Lucas. Pastor Tom welcomed all and gave the upcoming events. Bible study will resume on January 6 at 1:30p.m. The youth group will resume their meetings on January 7 at 5:30 p.m. CWF Circle III will meet on January 8 at 1:30 p.m. and Pastor Tom will be the volunteer chaplain at HRH also on January 8. Pastor Tom led the responsive call to worship which was followed by the hymn of praise “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and the invocation and Lord’s Prayer--in unison. The worship hymn for today’s service was “There’s a Song in the Air.” It was a real joy to have Fern Arnold back with us today. Those in need of prayer include Ruth Musgrove, Baby Reese, Betty Ann Schoeneman, Clyde Craven, Jim Overstreet, Diane Glascock, our men and women serving in the military, all those traveling during this holiday season, and all of those who were unable to worship with us today. Silent prayer and pastoral prayer followed. Pastor Tom gave the meditation and words of institution in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. Communion hymn today was “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Those serving at the Lord’s table today were Dave Jarman, Becky Jarman, Carrie Talley and Jim Quinlin. Mary Frances Quinlin offered the elder’s prayer. Receiving of the tithes and offerings followed and Pastor

Tom offered the prayer of dedication. The scripture for today’s worship service, chosen by Pastor Tom, came from Acts 1:6-11 and God’s message was entitled “Looking to the Future.” We are all challenged to work until Jesus comes again-each and every one of us. We are not to be wasting time. Lots of work needs to be done and we all have our own jobs. We need to be getting this work done because we don’t know when Jesus is coming back--he is the only one who knows. Have you done all of your work? Are you ready if Jesus comes tomorrow? Our hymn of invitation was “In This Very Room” and then Pastor Tom gave the benediction to close the service. We invite you to join with us as members to be co-laborers as we work and worship together to the honor and glory of God. Our worship service begins at 11a.m. each Sunday and we are located at Fourth and Church Streets

Remembering Those We Lost In 2014 Jan. 2 Jan. 9 Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Jan. 30

Gary Lee Wilson, 59 James M. Day, 73. None W. Leo Harrison, Sr., 97 Darrell L. Fuqua, 73

Feb. 6 Feb. 13 Feb. 20 Feb. 27

William Robert “Bob” Dotson, 89 Ferrel Smith, 89 None Gladys Marie Lake, 80 Clyde D. Leake, 61 Orlie C. “Buck” Harbourn, 99

Mar. 6 Mar. 13 Mar. 20 Mar. 27

Ruth “Eileen” Epperson, 88 Dennis Lee Gibson, 63 Mary Ann O’Neil, 88 None None Horace Lamar Berry, 86 Roberta Hagood, 103

Apr. 3 Apr. 10 Apr. 17 Apr. 24

William “Bill” Curtis Foster, 84 None Everett Lee Gordon, 68 Benjamin Lee Rivers, 35 Janet Kay Trower Hardin, 62 Elizabeth Crawford Gingry, 99 Geneva (Neat) Corine Mosley, 85 Mary Marie Whitlock, 59

May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29

Donald D. Pickett, 81 Laura B. Waddell, 89 Hurley Farrell Daniels, 77 Patricia Sue Egbert, 82 Emma Irene Fitzpatrick, 89 Pearl Noland, 98 Richard Earl (Rick) Lawrence, 61 Charles Wayne Barney, 83 Edith L. Walden Adams, 100 Bessie Helen Hoffman, 101 Steven A. Webster, 47 Wilma E. Hirner Black, 90 Terry Lee Marshall, 62 Michael Magin, 73

Jun. 5 Jun. 12 Jun. 19 Jun. 26

Phillip N. Statler, 40 Harold Edward Leake, 90 Butler Edward (Bud) Garnett, 94 Cleta Irene Ragland, 85 Scott D. Bridgeman, 71 Harold C. Epperson, 94 John David Howald, 84 James Lee “Jim” Moore, 53 Joyce Irene Shinn, 72 Edith Webber, 92

Jul. 3 Jul. 10 Jul. 17 Jul. 24 July 31

Dallas “Peck” Calvin Osterhout, 88 Betty Ann Huff, 62 Steven Douglas “Steve” Landuyt, 67 Carol Dee Mosley, 73 Cecil David Peer, 91 Torri Jean Stanley, 36 Alan Higgins Waelder, 54 Kenneth L. Caldwell, 74 James Akridge Moomaw, 80 James Douglas (J.D.) Whelan, 65 Barbara Jean Foree, 79 Mary Virginia Nutt, 89

Aug. 7 Aug. 14 Aug. 21 Aug. 28

Harold L. Hudson, 84 Martha L. Hudson, 87 Alberta Shulse, 92 Juanita M. “Neat” See, 90 Mary Elizabeth Whelan, 92 Mabel Oneta Hawkins, 76 Mary Ann Howald, 69 Irene Ebers, 86

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25

Alma Margaret Taylor, 88 Jessie Faye Bowes, 81 Colten Ray Armour, infant Jerry Dale Zimmer, 73 Judith L. Biggers, 67 Robert Albert Fletcher, 81

Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30

None Juanita Frances Dodge, 89 Gilbert Cirrincione, 80 Tommy Eugene Ingram, 61 Rex M. Fitzpatrick, Jr., 45

Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

None Carl Wayne Redman, 86 Mary Virginia Beadle, 78 Benny D. Lehenbauer, 64 Ronald Scott ‘Slim” McLaughlin, 90 Robert Newell Moos, 83 Harry Pierce Musgrove, 85 Myrtice I. Myers, 86 Betty Elliott, 78 Ronnie Jean Crim Holliday, 80

Dec. 4 Dec. 11 Dec. 18 Dec. 25

None Richard E. “Bud” Arnold, Sr., 83 Martin Caldwell, 52 Lois Fay Friday, 64 Christine Elliott Wilson, 91 Charles Birch Livers, 74 None

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Perry Musique Club Holds Annual Christmas Program

For the past few years members of the Perry Musique Club have held their December meeting at Debbie Carey’s house. On December 14, they again met there and toured the festively decorated home. Each room was decorated with a themed Christmas tree and members viewed the collections of Santas, nativity scenes and musical instrument ornaments. Patti Grimmett opened the meeting with the prelude, “Breath of Heaven.” Members then recited the Club Collect and the Pledge of Allegiance, and sang the “Star Spangled Banner.” The Song of the Month was “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” a regular feature of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This was followed by the secretary’s report and the treasurer’s report. Carey gave the orientation which detailed the establishment of the “Hands Across the Sea” program. President Harry Truman sent delegates to the San Francisco meeting of the U.N. The president of the National Federation of Music Clubs accepted the invitation and was present

at the charter signing. For a twenty-five-year span “Hands Across the Sea” was broadcast from New York City. The program featured the music and speakers of many countries. In a 1966 Salute to the U.N. it was noted that “good music brings understanding to all countries.” After the roll call, members signed Christmas cards to send former members who are in nursing homes or no longer able to attend meetings. The program consisted of members playing their favorite Christmas songs. Patti played “Jingle Bells” on the dulcimer. A medley of Christmas carols were played by Carey on the guitar, Grimmett on the dulcimer and Carolyn Trower on the mandolin. Carey then sang “Mary Did You Know?” and “O Holy Night.” The Club will meet at 2 p.m. on January 17 in Grimmett’s Perry studio. Guests and visitors are always welcome. If you would like to learn more about Musique Club you may call 573-228-0439, 573-406-8395 or 573822-4717.

WINNING DESIGN

The Ralls County Health Department recently sponsored a poster contest on bullying. The first place winner was Madison Jensen, an 8th grade student from Mark Twain Junior High School. Her poster was transformed into a billboard which is currently displayed East of The Junction near Perry at the intersection of Hwy 154 and Hwy 19. A second billboard is displayed on Highway 61 north about four miles south of Hannibal.

New Perry Part-Time Police Officers Hired Bill Mickels and Justin Landis have been hired to serve as part-time police officers for the town of Perry. Mickels also serves as the Chief of Police for the town of Center. Landis has been a police officer for 18 years and also currently serves as an officer in Vandalia.

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THANK YOU, RALLS COUNTY NO, I AM NOT RETIRING! However, it might be interesting to some people to note that January 1, 2015, will be the first time in more than 42 years that neither I nor any member of my law firm will be serving as Prosecuting Attorney of Ralls County. Harold Barrick was the Prosecuting Attorney until he resigned to take a job as the Chairman of the Missouri Bar Administration Committee in Sedalia. When Harold left on April 15, 1972, Governor Warren Hearnes appointed me to fill out Mr. Barrick’s term. I was re-elected several times, serving until January 1, 1981, when my partner, David Henderson, began serving the term as Prosecuting Attorney for which he had been elected the prior year. David served for 10 years before opting not to run again in 1990. At that time, I ran again for Prosecuting Attorney and served 16 years. I did not run in 2006, at which time my partner, Rodney Rodenbaugh, ran and was elected Prosecuting Attorney. Rodney has served for the last 8 years. He was re-elected Prosecuting Attorney this year, but he will take office January 1 in a slightly different situation. As most people will recall, the County voted overwhelmingly at the August election this year to make the Prosecuting Attorney a full-time job. That means that the Prosecuting Attorney cannot also practice civil law. Accordingly, the Prosecuting Attorney cannot be a member of a law firm such as ours. During much of the more than 24 years I served as Prosecuting Attorney, I was ably assisted by some of the finest lawyers I have known, including David Henderson, (Judge) Glenn Norton, (Judge) David Mobley, Rodney Rodenbaugh and Joe Brannon. All of them served as smart, common-sense prosecutors. For these 42+ years, we have worked to do our best for the citizens of Ralls County. We probably made some mistakes, but I think we did a lot of things right. I know we have made a few enemies, but I believe we have also made a lot of friends. It has been an honor to serve as part of the law enforcement team for Ralls County. I thank you for allowing us that privilege. Joe Brannon and Sara Ehret join me in congratulating Rodney Rodenbaugh and wishing him well as Full-time Prosecuting Attorney of Ralls County.

John W. Briscoe

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall in Center, Missouri to discuss an application for a special use zoning permit at 105 S. Elm Street. Dates of Publication: 12-25-14, 1-1-15

Notice of Ralls County 911 Emergency Services Board General and Special Election, April 7, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Of RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In The Matter Of: THOMAS MASON CANNADY, Cause No. 14RL-PR00024 A Minor. NOTICE UPON ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO NATURAL fATHER OF THOMAS MASON CANNADY: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTlFIED that an action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ralls County, State of Missouri, the general nature of which is a Petition for Appointment of Guardian and/or Conservator proceeding filed by William Thomas Cannady. The names of all parties to said action are stated above

in the caption hereto, and the name and address of the attorney for the Petitioner is: Rodney J. Rodenbaugh, Briscoe, Rodenbaugh & Brannon, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 446, New London, Missouri 63459. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within forty-five (45) days after the 22nd day of January 2015, judgment by default will be rendered against you. The first publication of this notice wil l be the 1st day of January, 2015. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court of Ralls County, Missouri, this 23 day of December, 2014. Gina Jameson CIRCUIT CLERK DATES OF PUBLICATION: 1 JAN 2015, 8 JAN 2015, 15 JAN 2015, 22 JAN 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Of RALLS COUNTY, PROBATE DIVISION IVA JANE WHEELER and MARY ANN ECKLEY, Petitioners v. JACK THURMAN, Respondent. In the Estate of CLARENCE RAY THURMAN, JR., Deceased. Estate No. 13RL-00003 NOTICE UPON ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENT, Jack Thurman YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Ralls County, State of Missouri, the general nature of which is a petition to establish legal presumption of death proceeding filed by the Estate of Clarence Ray Thurman, Jr. , by its Personal Representatives, Iva Jane Wheeler and Mary Ann

Eckley. The name of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereto, and the name and address of the attorney for the Petitioners is: John W. Briscoe, c/o Briscoe, Rodenbaugh & Brannon, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 446, New London, Missouri 63459. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within forty-five (45) days after the 22nd day of January, 2015, judgement by default will be rendered against you. The first publication of this notice will be 1 JAN 2015. Dates of subsequent publication are 8 JAN 2015, 15 JAN 2015, 22 JAN 2015. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court of Ralls County, Missouri, this 23rd day of December, 2014. Gina Jameson CIRCUIT CLERK

NOTICE OF FILING CITY OF CENTER, MO The City of Center, Missouri filing dates for the April 7, 2015 general election are December 16, 2014 through January 20, 2015 at 3:00p.m. Those wishing to file may do so by filing with the City Clerk at City Hall during regular business hours. The City of Center will be electing officers for the following 2-year terms: Alderman, Ward I Aldermand, Ward II Tracey Carman City Clerk & Collector Published 1 JAN 2015, 15 JAN 2015

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Ralls County 911 Emergency Services Board to persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy to appear as a candidate for nomination at the general municipal election to be held on April 7, 2015. Candidate filings will open on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. Those wishing to file for one of the following office may do so at the Board’s Administrative Office, 17630 Highway 19, New London, Missouri between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily except on weekends and Holidays. The following board member will be elected to a 4 year term: Eastern District – 1 board member Western District – 2 board members In addition, by special election one board member will be selected to fill an unexpired 2 year term in the Eastern District for a resigning member. Except for the special election term, all terms are four years. The Board meets once per month at the 911 building in New London. Qualifications include: resident of the District of Ralls County for the office sought; must be 25 years of age; not delinquent in payment of personal property taxes at the time of application and any other qualifications set by law. Bill Bowman Mike Arnold Member at Large Director Dates of Publication: 12/18/2014, 12/25/2014,1/1/2015 and 1/8/2015.

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JANUARY 2ND, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MISSOURI REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 50 AND WHEREAS THE RALLS COUNTY COMMISSION IS ADVISED THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 15TH, 2015, @ 10:00A.M., FOR THE FINAL REVIEW FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF 2015. SIGNED: SANDY LANIER, RALLS COUNTY CLERK Published 1 JAN 2015

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IN RE: Melissa M. Greathouse and Jack J. Greathouse, wife and husband as joint tenants Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Melissa M. Greathouse and Jack J. Greathouse, wife and husband as joint tenants dated July 7, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ralls County, Missouri as Document No. 2008-44098 as modified by Loan Modification recorded on July 11, 2013 as Document No. 201354403 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 12:05 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of New London, County of Ralls, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Ralls County, State of Missouri, to wit: LOT THIRTEEN (13), FOURTEEN (14), AND FIFTEEN (15), OF SOUTH RIVER ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON SURVEY PLAT BEING PART OF FRACTIONAL SECTION FOUR (4), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SIX (56), RANGE SIX (6) WEST, RALLS COUNTY, MIS-

SOURI SAID PLAT HAVING BEEN RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11 AT PAGE 44 AND CABINET B, SLIDE 118B OF THE DEED RECORDS OF RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI. SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS SET FOURTH IN WARRANTY DEED 2006-40240, RALLS COUNTY DEED RECORDS. to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 160244.011315.335005 FC 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. Dates of Publication: 12/18/2014, 12/25/2014,1/1/2015 and 1/8/2015.

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YEAR IN REVIEW Take a look at some of the events around Ralls County in 2014

FALL HARVEST Farmers throughout the county worked long hours to harvest their crops between rains this past fall. By all accounts the harvest was very good.

MTHS 2014 GRADUATES Mark Twain High School 2014 graduates pose before graduating and starting a new chapter in their lives.

BRIDGE WORK Bruce Gash, an employee of Bleigh Construction, works on the bridge across the Hurley Branch three miles south of Perry on Route B. Bradley Leake and Bryan Rockweiler were also working on the bridge. Renovation work on both bridges was completed by

GROUND BREAKING

GRAND OPENING

Ralls County officials and Ambulance Board Directors prepare to break ground for the new ambulance building in New London.

STATE CAPITOL VISIT

Vivian Goss and Jannie McBride stand behind the counter at their new coffee house, Java Jubilee, in Perry. Java Jubilee was one of the area businesses featured in 2014. On Friday, October 10, Ralls County R-II fourth graders visited the state Capitol in Jefferson City. The students are pictured with District 40 State Representative Jim Hansen. Students were able to visit the Capitol Museum and Rep. Hansen invited them into the House Chamber. The children were able to sit in the representatives’ seats and see how they voted on issues.

TRACTOR PULL GOVERNMENT Chuck Herron and Dennis Gill share a laugh with Senator Roy Blunt during the senator’s scheduled stop at the Mark Twain Regional Council of Government in Perry.

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TIME TO CELEBRATE! Have a happy New Year!

COUNTRY LIFE Kenny Ross of Center was one of the local people featured in 2014. Here he works on the head of a brown bear for a customer.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Take a look at some of the events around Ralls County in 2014

HOMECOMING Mark Twain High School Varsity Football team rode in the Annual Homecoming parade in Center.

CAROUSEL The Carousel that was once the main attraction of many 4th of July Celebrations in Perry, returned to Perry in 2014. Mayor Dustin Wasson reads a brief history of the carousel before the first ride.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Gary and Debbie Hodges offered free carriage rides at the Perry Home for the Holidays event held Saturday, November 22. Many people enjoyed the rides through the community in the decorated carriage pulled by two mules, Sam and George.

PARK DAYS A number of Motor Maids riders from seven states rode in the New London Park Days Parade in honor of Hazel Kolb, a long-time member. A picture of Kolb on her Harley-Davidson motorcycle now hangs in the Ralls County Courthouse.

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(573) 985-3343

Happy New Year!

4-H FAIR

Donnie, Jenny, Cameron and Corbin

Ralls County 4-H club members held another successful fair in 2014.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! SANDY LANIER

POP It’s A New

Year!

Make It Great!

RCEC

RALLS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP 17594 Hwy. 19, • New London, Mo.

(573) 985-8711

D&J Construction 56894 Millwood Estate New London

(573) 406-8035

Happy HAPPY NEW YEAR! New AL’S TIRE SERVICE Year!

Hat’s Off To A New Year! Happy New Year. See you next year! Steve & Faye Whitaker Western District Commissioner

CENTER ELEVATOR

200 W. Lamb Street P.O. Box 196, Center, Mo. (800) 475-3692 • (573) 276-3692 Manager: Matthew Kelch

(573) 221-3777 1018 Mark Twain Ave., Hannibal, Mo.

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Thursday, January 1, 2015

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LOCAL SPORTS

THIS TIGER IS TOPS Elledge Named WGEM’s High School Football Player of the Year The polls for voting for WGEM’s High School Football Player of the Year ended on December 21, and the totals exceeded the highest mark in the history of the WGEM People’s Choice Awards. Over 30,000 votes were cast for Tyler Elledge, Mark Twain’s junior running back, who was named this year’s winner. Elledge led the Tigers’ offense with 1700 yards on the ground during his junior season, leading the Tigers to five victories in 2014. Named to the EMO First Team All-Conference and Class 1 All-District Team, Elledge looks to be even more formidable next year.

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Hon. Rachel Bringer-Shepherd

Judge 10th Circuit Court

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