Monroe County Appeal, March 12, 2015 • Week 11

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BASEBALL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

The Paris Baseball Association will be having their annual meeting on March 19 at 6:30 p.m., at the Kendrick Insurance Building. All parents and interested community members are encouraged to attend.”

ST. FRANCES CABRINI BENEFIT DINNER

A dinner to benefit Relay For Life will be held at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church on Sunday, March 22, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The menu consists of roast beef, homemade noodles, mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans, Cole Slaw, homemade bread, desserts, drinks all for a free will donation. Carry outs and deliveries call 660-327-4448.

ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE MARCH 28

Mark Twain Lake Antique Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be lunch served. Admission is $5. This annual show is sponsored by Xi Beta Xi sorority.

MISS PARIS PAGEANT FRIDAY, MARCH 20

The Alpha Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is pleased to announce the 2015 Miss Paris Pageant.

This year’s pageant will be held Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Paris High School.

CTA SCHOLARSHIP GAMES MARCH 16

The Paris R-II Community Teachers’ Association will hold their annual Scholarship Games on Monday, March 16. Proceeds are used to fund a scholarship for a senior entering the field of education. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; games begin at 6 p.m., including Women’s Volleyball, Elementary Basketball Scrimmage and Men’s Basketball.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY GAME AND CARD NIGHT

The Monroe County Historical Society will host a “Card and Game” night on Friday, March 13, the doors open at 6 p.m., and play begins at 6:30 p.m. The vent will take place in the Paris Library basement in the Roegge Room.

RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING MARCH 16

There will be a Relay For Life meeting on Monday, March 16, at Kendrick Insurance bldg. at 5:30 p.m. Would like to have a great turn out. Looking for more teams. Cancer does not take a break and neither can we.” One of my goals this year is to have 100% sponsorships of the town businesses,” said Relay For Life Chairman Verna Spangler.

“So if you have a business be thinking of this.”

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Monroe County Cancer Supporters raises over $47,000

The Monroe County Cancer Supporters were looking to “Blow Cancer Away” with their 5th Annual Blow Cancer Away fundraiser and found themselves in a tornado as they raised over $47,000+ for their cause. Approximately 650+ people braved the weather and showed up for the yearly event, this year held in Paris, at the Paris High School.

“One hundred percent of the proceeds raised tonight goes directly to your Monroe County neighbors, friends and family affected by cancer,” said MCCS President John Turner to the assembled.

On hand to help were members of the Paris FFA, and the Paris Patriots 4-H Club who served drinks, helped people to their seats and helped clean up after the event.

The annual signature fundraiser was held in Paris, on Saturday, March 7. The event featured a wonderful meal prepared by Madison Area Community Betterment (Lynn Duvall and crew) and included ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, corn, Cole Slaw, rolls, numerous choices for desserts and drinks. The meal cost was a free-will donation. There were numerous items that were available through both a silent and live auction, with auctioneers Justin Edwards and Anthony Peoples and ably assisted by Jerry Arends, and lots of information about how an attendee can help fight cancer in Monroe County including Relay for Life, Susan G. Komen, Ellis-Fischel Cancer Center, James E. Cary Cancer Center, GetLoveGiveLove (Lauren Vanlandingham), and Barking Butterfly Bakery.

To help defray the costs of the banquet MCCS obtained sponsorships. There are five levels of sponsorship – Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable mention. Sponsors names were used in event advertising and appeared on banners at the event and were used in thank

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Slater Stone holds up a foot locker that was made especially in his honor. The locker was won in an auction by his mom, Mary Stone, at the 5th Annual Blow Cancer Away banquet.

APPEAL PHOTO

Elementary Teacher, Jessica Yagyagan receives “Outstanding Beginning Teacher” award

Paris R-II Elementary Third Grade Teacher Jessica Yagyagan has been honored in her first year of teaching with a prestigious award. She was recognized by the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teachers for their “Outstanding Beginner Teacher Award.”

Mrs. Yagyagan was nominated for this award by Culver-Stockton College and a supplemental letter was submitted by her elementary principal - Troy Patterson.

Mrs. Yagyagan notes that, “I love my job.” “It is my passion for teaching and my energy that I bring to the faculty as well as the students, I love my job and I care about my job.”

“She is compassionate and caring and puts in lots of effort,” said Third Grade Teacher and Mrs. Yagyagan’s Mentor Lynn Turner.

Mrs. Yagyagan grew up in Palmyra and graduated from Palmyra High School. She attended Culver-Stockton College and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with a Middle School endorsement.

She did her student teaching in both Hannibal (Middle School) and Quincy (Elementary).

“I always intended to be a teacher,” said Mrs. Yagyagan. “I had a really good relationship with all my teachers and I never thought about doing anything less.”

Mrs. Yagyagan has not decided as of yet what Master’s path she will take.

Mrs. Yagyagan and her husband, Brandon have a baby girl - Addilynn, 11 months old and reside in Palmyra.

As for the future - “my heart is with third grade and with elementary,” said Mrs. Yagyagan.

“I was so surprised to receive this award and want to thank CulverStockton College and Mr. Patterson,” noted Mrs. Yagyagan.

“I could not be more happy for Mrs. Yagyagan,” said Elementary Principal Troy Patterson. “She has done an absolutely great job this year. She has worked very hard and made a great impact on the students she teaches everyday. I feel fortunate to have her on our team.”

At the March 6 spring conference of MACTE, a total of 61 outstanding teachers were recognized for their excellence in serving children during their first two years of service in school districts across Missouri.

Thirty-six of Missouri’s private and public institutions of higher education, offering state and nationally recognized programs, honored these Paris R-II Elementary Third Grade Teacher Jessica Yaprofessionals who completed education programs at their respective in- gyagan has been honored with the “Outstanding Beginner Teacher Award.”

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MONROE COUNTY HISTORY

As Time Goes By

From the desk of the Editor

BY DAVID EALES EDITOR

All yesteryears are reprinted in the exact text of the original issue

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Wow… It is such a little word, just three letters but its meaning can be quite profound. In this definition it is the word I used upon hearing that the Monroe County Cancer Supporters had raised… wait for it… $48,000 during their annual Blow Cancer Away banquet.

This annual rite of Spring was the brainchild of MCCS President John Turner and his amazing Monroe County Cancer Supporters board members. The banquet rotates between the three main towns in Monroe County – Monroe City, Paris and Madison.

Besides the usual suspects working in front and behind the scenes, it is always nice to see our local youth step up to help serve, clean up and do other things necessary to make this a seamless event. This year it was the Paris Patriots 4-H Club and Paris FFA members who stepped into the spotlight and helped in every way imaginable to make it an enjoyable and fun evening for all attending this signature event.

As for attending… at least 700 individuals braved the nice weather and attended the evening’s soiree and indeed brought their checkbooks.

But it is not just the hard working, enthusiastic, dedicated (insert your own superlative here) MCCS members or those attending the banquet that make the

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event such the success as it has been these past five years. There weremany local, county representatives that also figure largely in the night’s festivities. It is those unselfish people that donate the numerous auction items that make up the large amount of cash spent at the event; it is also those amazing young people again such as Betsy Embree and Austin Thomas keeping the “Pink Out Game” going and raising almost $6,000; it is the students of Madison C-3 rallying around their teacher and going that extra mile to try and make a difference against a hideous disease; and it is the churches, sororities and banking institutions that held fundraisers to help up the MCCS ante.

Why does everyone donate, attend or take part? It is because there is no administration money used, no superfluous amounts used for other reasons – 100%, yes one hundred percent of all monies raised go to help Monroe County cancer patients and their families. And the word for that is – wow!

Have a great week!

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Benefit Dinner & Auction James & Tammy Johns tragically lost their house by fire on February 14.

Dinner & Auction to be held on Saturday, March 14 at the American Legion Hall on Hwy. 22 West of Mexico.

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Cash donations may be taken to US Bank For dinner tickets or information contact: Keila Burts at 573-473-1840 or Stephanie Jesse at 573-721-2721.

Tickets will also be available at the door

90 Years March 20, 1925 Bob Dyes and John Dry, the star salesmen for the Noel Motor Co. at Paris, spent all day Tuesday in vain effort to sell some cars. Mr. Noel says that when as many prospects are visited by these two men as they called on Tuesday it is very unusual for either to come in without a sale.

Miss Phoebe Sparks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Sparks, and Miss Rebecca Stuart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Stuart will represent the eighth and seventh grades, respectively, of the Paris school to the County Spelling Contest Saturday.

Sproul and Son have been selected as agents for the famous feeds have been evolved by poultry experts after years of scientific effort and their merits are recognized by chicken raisers all over the world.

Superintendent Craig is working for vocational Agriculture in high school next year. There have been meeting at various points in the consolidated district.

Clarence Elsberry has moved into the farm, north of Middle Grove, vacated by Harold Holmes.

Miss Catherine Pugh received the diamond ring Saturday night given by the Princess Iola Co. to the young lady receiving the most votes. Mrs. Loretta James was a very close second, sufficient voted to put her in the lead coming in just after the contest closed.

Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Brengle have rented the farm formerly owned by Capp Ransdell.

75 Years March 14, 1940 All over Monroe County maple syrup and maple syrup makers are at work, taking the sap from maple trees and boiling it down to syrup and sugar. Mr. and Mrs. Miller Johnson of southeast of town were among the first to get their syrup on the market in Paris. It is selling at $1.10 for a half gallon, $2.00 per gallon.

Frank Burditt of near Florida bought the Ches.

Hubbard resident on Fairview Heights from C.F. Pelsue at a reported price of $1,050. Dr. Joe Wilson bought the Perry Smith place in west Paris, owned

by Frank W. McAllister.

He will improve it and later move here from his farm on the Santa Fe lane.

Mrs. Ernest Rice was hostess to the Wednesday Bridge Club at a luncheon at the new Rice home, Wednesday.

A son, whose name is Russell Gene and whose weight was 8 ¾ pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Phil Havens of Wentzville in the Woodland Hospital at Moberly, Wednesday.

Mrs. Havens is the former Lucille Scobee of Paris.

W.A. Miller bought the 80 acres farm owned

by William E. Lamming northwest of Paris, Saturday. Mr. Miller will not

move to the place until next year.

Mrs. Tom Buerk, who recently bought the Mrs. J.M. Alverson place on Locust, plans to dig a basement, install a furnace and after remodeling the first floor, make it into two modern apartments.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Murphy bought the residence property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jo L. Akers and occupied by Mrs. George Phillips on South Main in Paris, for $2,000. They will move as soon as Mrs. Phillips can find a location.

Roy Mitchell, president of the Monroe County Wildlife Association, has received a quantity of Wildlife Stamps which sell at one cent each to those who wants them, the money going into wildlife conservation and restoration treasuries.

50 Years March 18, 1965 Dwain Wilkerson and Miss Pauletta Fisher, were chosen by the Legion and the Legion Auxiliary last week as their representatives at the Boys and Girls State meeting to be held in June. Alternates were Jimmy Hill and Miss Connie Heathman.

Pop bottles went through the windows and into the interior of the classroom and other property was damaged by vandals at the GleasonPeak Sharp rural school Saturday night according to the office of Sheriff Dean Mason.

Harvey Shatzer, senior member of the Paris firm of Harvey and Charley Shatzer, ended his 58th season as a fur buyer by purchasing 3,739 furs during the season that has just closed.

Workmen this week were completing the interior remodeling of the Legion building in Paris, the former Main Street Theatre.

Mrs. Frances Rouse, county treasurer, attended a county treasurer’s association meeting at Jefferson City, Tuesday and Wednesday.

30 Years March 14, 1985 Following the March 5 adoption of an ordinance creating the position of City Administrator by the Board of Alderman of the City of Paris, Paris Mayor Bryan Shrader announced that Mark L. Falloon has been hired as Paris’ new city administrator.

Robby Wilkerson, Paris, was selected to receive the Monroe County Pork Producer’s Bred Gilt. Robby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkerson who live about five miles southeast of Paris.

The 1984 Paris High School basketball season is now history, but quite a few loose ends remain to be tied up. The varsity men concluded a banner year in which they advanced as far as any Don Williams’ coached men’s team has ever gone.

Brookview Apartments of Paris, located one block south of Cooper off Seminary Street is hosting open house Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17

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from 1 to 4 p.m. Mrs. Bula (Biddy) Garnett has been named manager of the newly constructed apartments and will be on hand to help host the weekend showing.

Jane Smith, 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith of Madison was crowned Miss Mark Twain Lake in pageant

ceremonies held Saturday night, March 2 at Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Conley were hosts to a supper and birthday party for their daughter, Cristin Lynn, who celebrated her first birthday Saturday evening, March 9, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Conley, Perry.

40th District Representative Capitol Report

by Rep. Jim Hansen

Legislators Rally to Support Fort Leonard Wood This week got off to an encouraging start as I attended a packed meeting at Fort Leonard Wood on Monday, March 2. Nearly 80 House Representatives, 23 Senators, Governor Nixon, Senator Blunt, Senator McCaskill, Congresswoman Hartzler, and former Senator Kit Bond attended a listening session concerning possible cuts to Fort Leonard Wood.

Our voices were heard in opposition to proposed defense cuts that would result in a loss of 5,400 active duty and 1,000 Department of Defense jobs at the base.

Fort Leonard Wood is ranked as one of our most cost effective military bases and a reduction would have a tremendous negative impact on the area’s schools, economy, and the state of Missouri.

Along with the federal elected officials, local officials, and 2,000 citizens in attendance, we hope the military got the message about the importance of the base.

Medical Malpractice Reform Bill Receives House Approval (HB 118) The House moved this week to approve a plan designed to contain ever-escalating medical costs and to keep medical professionals from fleeing our state. The legislation would limit the amount an individual can receive for noneconomic damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

The bill, approved this week, would put in place a $350,000 limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. This is the same limit that existed under the law that was put into place in 2005. Before that change, Missouri had a cap of $579,000 for noneconomic damages.

Reducing the Bureaucratic Red Tape for Missouri Businesses (HB 513) The House also passed legislation this week to make Missouri friendlier to businesses of all sizes. The bill would reduce the filing fees for businesses throughout Missouri and make it the state with the lowest business fees in the nation.

Right now, filing fees can vary based on the type of business entity and the type of work being performed.

The bill we approved reduces all the fees to $5 on business filings. These dollars go to the technology trust fund that pays for our state’s new online filing system.

Bureaucratic red tape is a confusing and substantial obstacle to Missouri businesses. By cutting some of this tape, we can reduce government interference and help businesses freely grow and prosper.

Tax Amnesty (HB 384) This week the House passed legislation that could generate as much as an additional $75 million in revenue for the state budget. These are additional funds that can help to fund vital programs and services that otherwise could be looked at for cuts.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Lance Thurman named partner of Rolla law firm

Marlena Long, left, and Allison Moore participated in the Knights of Columbus Regional Free Throw Contest in Edina Marlena placed 1st in 14 year girl division and will be competing in the State Contest in Columbia on Sunday. Allison placed 2nd in 13 year girl division and will serve as an alternate. Both girls are 8th grade students at Paris R-II. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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by Denny Hollingsworth Almost eight years after joining one of town’s oldest law firms, Lance Thurman has been named a partner of the Williams, Robinson, Rigler & Buschjost P.C. of Rolla.

Thurman, 40, who joined the firm in 2007, and another associate, are the first attorneys named as partners of the legal business in the past twenty years. The lawyer’s group was originally formed in the late 19th century.

The new partner has been practicing law for 14 years since graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2001.

Monroe County Feb. Land Transfers

Garrett, Harold E. Estate to Welch, Vicky & Larry etal.

Pavlovic, Cheryl C.-attorney-in-fact to Hunter, Tentative Agenda – Paris R-II Board Of Education Michael W. & Toni L. Administrative/Vocational Building Fulton, J. Michael & March 18, 6 p.m.

Penny to Moss, Jeremy & I. Call To Order Megan II. Pledge Lyle, Zoe R. Wood III. Roll Call Trust to Barnes, Betty L. IV. Approval of Agenda Estate V. Welcome Guests Linzer, Zoe R. Lyle a. Community Comments Trust to Barnes, Betty L. VI. Current Business Estate a. Consent Items and Related Information Jones, Margueritei. Minutes of prior meeting Personal Rep. to Rubison, ii. Financial Report and Bills presented for payment Heath b. 2015-16 2015-16 tuition Tuition Miles, Joe & Marilyn to c. SDAC Methodology Rothweiler, Russell W. & d. Summer Help e. Health Insurance Georgia Mariners Atlantic PortVII. Superintendent’s Report folio, LLC to Wilkerson, a. Next Board Meeting Randall Jr. etal. i. April 15, 6 p.m. Reorganization Bray, Robert & Barbara ii. April 15, 6:10 p.m. Regular Board Meeting VIII. Principal Reports a . etal. to Berfeld, Randall & Theresa etal.

Mr. Willingham Billings, Dorothy F. to b. Mr. Patterson Burke, James Sr. & PatriIX. Executive Session – Subjects which may be discussed in closed session with a closed vote and closed cia Worley, Lola to Barrecord pursuant to RSMo 610.021, Sections 3, and 13. rick, Brian Personnel Kendrick, Archie L. & X. Return to Open Session Sherry K. to Kendrick, XI. Adjourn Archie L. Kendrick, Archie L. to Berrey, Lewis Kent & Ruth Ann Greenwell, Joyce A. Trustee etal. to Greenwell, Stephen & Tammy Check out our Ring, Vivian A.-Sucnewly added cessor Trustee to Ring,

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He received a Bachelor of Science in History from Truman State University in 1998, where he played football as an offensive lineman, for two years, before a should injury shortened his career.

The lawyer said two straight decades of schooling was arduous.

“I’m glad today I went right from undergraduate to law school, because I wouldn’t want to have to go back to school, but by the time I was done with seven and a half years of college on top of 13 years of elementary and high school, I was sick and tired of education.”

Thurman’s first job out of law school was as an Assistant General coun-

Vivian A. Revocable Living Trust Freeman, Mary to Berrey, Lewis & Kent & Ruth Ann Ensor, Charles F.-Personal Rep. to Ensor, Barbara A. Family Trust Ensor, Charles F.Trustee to Ensor, Charles Trust Fannie Mae to Wuger, Guy Hayhurst, Steven to Burke, Ian D. & Christine L. Lindaman, Joel D. by attorney-in-fact to Juliette, Tyler L. etal.

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“My mom said I was born a lawyer, I just had to go to school to make it formal. She says from the time I was a kid I was protesting meals, bedtimes, bathing schedules, you name it, and presenting arguments to the contrary. I guess she was right because I knew early on that’s what I wanted to do and never thought about doing any thing else.”

Lance is married to the former Lorri Limbaugh, of Salem, an administrative assistant for the Phelps County Sheriff.

The couple has an eight year old son.

Lance, the youngest son of Gary and Sharon Thurman, of Paris, was born in born in Canton, IL in 1974 and moved to Paris in 1977. He is a 1993 honor graduate of Paris High School. His older brother and best friend, Shane, is the successful high school basketball coach and junior high administrator at Pottsville, Arkansas.

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The Rolla law firm represents Edgar Springs, Doolittle, Cuba and Rolla as legal counsel and Lance serves as city attorney for the municipalities, but he prefers being in the courtroom.

“Since I was a prosecutor, I have a lot of experience in criminal law, and still do a lot of that. I spent four and a half years in the courtroom as a prosecutor so I’m familiar with and comfortable being in front of judges and juries; I enjoy litigation, it’s basically playing chess, thinking quickly and simultaneously considering two moves ahead. I look forward going to court.”

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Thank You Thank you Thank You A BIG THANKS to each and every one who helped with our food stand at CHAS WHEELER’S JANUARY SALE. Thanks to Chas, to the ladies who provided over 100 pies and to friends and volunteers who cooked and worked.

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Madison C-3 students celebrate reading week

Reading week was celebrated the week of March 2-6 by the Madison C-3 students. Each day had a different theme, dress code, and activity.

Monday was Crazy Hat Day! Since this was Dr.Seuss’ birthday the students celebrated by wearing “Crazy Hats”! They also spent some time in the computer lab visiting the web site Seussville. com. Everything “Seuss” can be found on this site.

Tuesday found the students wearing “Crazy Socks”. The dress code for this day…..crazy socks.

All of the students got to design their own crazy sock that will be used on a bulletin board.

Wednesday was “Head Over Heels for Books” The dress code was red and gray in honor of our special guests. Five of the Moberly Area Community College Cheerleaders came to school to read, talk to the students about the importance of reading, and do some “head over heels” stunting and tumbling. The students really enjoyed this! They even got to do some of their own tumbling with the help of the MACC and Madison Junior High and High School cheerleaders.

Thursday the building was full of “elderly” students. The theme was Rockin’ and Readin’. This was a day of perpetual reading. There were three rocking chairs in the commons area and there was a reader in the chairs from 8:15 -2:45. Some of the high school students got in on the rocking action, too. Superintendent Lesa Rapert also joined the fun.

The students dressed like an elderly person. One student said, “You know old people sometimes fall asleep when they read.”

Out of the mouths of babes!

Friday brought an end to the week with students dressing like their favorite book character. We had all kinds of characters make an appearance: Clifford, Cindy Lou Who, Ms. Frizzle, several cowboys, and Tom Sawyer just to name a few. At the end of the day we had a Parade of Characters. Students paraded around the The

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gym, and then announced who they were dressed as. Once the parade was over, Mrs. Eoff read the book Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse by Judy Schachner.

The classrooms that

participated in the weeks events got to pick out a book to add to their classroom library. The class with the highest percentage of participation for the week was rewarded with cupcakes. The cup-

Crazy Socks from second grade.

cakes were enjoyed by the third and fourth grade classes.

The students and teachers seemed to enjoy the festivities for the week and that makes for a successful reading week!

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Principal Trisch Vessar wearing her hat for Crazy Hat Day. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Madison C-3 Students celebrate Readin’ and Rockin’ Mrs. Kellogg dressed like an elderly person for Readin’ and Rockin’ Day. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Superintendent Lesa Rapert reading in the rocking chair for Readin’ and Rockin’ Day. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Forty-eight hours of uninterrupted prayer - For Our Nation, Our Leaders, Our Community and its members...

Where: Grace United Methodist Church, Madison; When: Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. until Saturday, March 21 at 6 p.m.

“If My People who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” -2 Chronicles 7:1 KJV According to the Methodist Church members, “Our Country is in desperate need of healing. We are lifting our prayers to Jesus as a community and you are invited to participate in this on-going effort. We have ordered and are utilizing

a book titled if My People... by Jack Countryman as a prayer guide to kick off our unified effort to pray for Our Nation, Our Leaders, Our Community and its members. We have several copies to pass around and share and will order more, if necessary, to include all interested parties.

What can you do to support this effort: 1. Join with us in praying daily for Our Nation, Our Leaders, Our Community and its members.

You may use one of the prayer guides that we have, or use any method to which your Christian love leads you. Don’t stop after the initial 40 days of prayer...keep going on your own, please!

2. Join us by signing up for a personal commitment to pray at our church for a segment of time during our 48 hours of continuous prayer

(March 19-21, 2015).

3. Join us for the kickoff service at Madison Grace UMC (5:30pm on March 19) for a short service of praise, unified prayer and support through fellowship.

4. Join us again for the closing service and fellowship meal at Grace UMC in Madison at 5:30pm on March 21, 2015. A meal will be provided as thanks for all of our participants.

(If you are unable to participate by filling a time slot, but would like to join us for the concluding service, please RSVP to Jimmy or LeAnn, so we can make sure there is plenty for all at the meal.

For More information, or to sign up, contact: Jimmy Legrand, call: 660-291-5442; or LeAnn Brown - text: 660-6518786 or email: brnskeeter@gmail.com

CITY OF MADISON DANGER

IF YOU SMELL NATURAL GAS Call Your Local Gas Company

Natural gas handled correctly is safe; handled incorrectly, it can be dangerous.

IF YOU SMELL NATURAL GAS

Salt River Community Care now offers Outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy along with Inpatient stays for short or long term.

Contact us at 573-588-4175 or check out our web site at www.saltrivernursinghome.com 142 Shelby Plaza Shelbina, MO Libby Youse, Administrator.

OUTDOORS: Immediately call the gas company - 660-291-5235 INDOORS: Slight Odor - Immediately call the gas company - 660-291-5235 Strong Odor - Immediately leave the building. DO NOT use any open flames and DO NOT turn ON or OFF any electrical switches. Call the gas company from an outside or neighbor’s phone.

Phone 660-291-5235 or 660-291-5805 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone Randy Hendren 660-651-2897, or Kevin Thomas at 660-651-9935 after 4 p.m., or on weekends or holidays.

If you intend to excavate in the area between the City of Madison or City of Paris, Mo., please notify the City of Madison BEFORE excavation work commences. The City of Madison maintains a high pressure Natural Gas transmission line through this area. This line can be within a distance of 150 feet south of the south edge of Highway #24. The City of Madison also maintains a Natural Gas distribution system within the City Limits of Madison.

BEFORE YOU DIG - PLEASE CALL MISSOURI ONE CALL 1-800-344-7438 CITY OF MADISON 660-291-5235 or 660-291-5805

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COMMUNITY NEWS Blow Cancer Away...

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SENIOR CENTER NEWS

WEEKLY MENU Monday, Mar. 16--Friday, Mar. 20 Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday - Catfish Fillet, Potato Wedges, Cole Slaw, Ambrosia, Whole Grain Bread Tuesday - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Buttered Carrots, Jello with Fruit, Whole Grain Bread Wednesday - Chili, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce Salad, Mandarin Orange Cake Thursday - Breaded Pork Chop, Fried Potatoes, Lima Beans, Peach Shortcake, Whole Grain Bread Friday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Pear Cobbler, Whole Wheat Biscuit

Hand & Foot • Bingo

•The Hand & Foot Club - there was no meal ticket winners or report form Hand & Foot this week.

•Bingo was held on Monday, March 9, with 17 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Harold Johannaber x 2.

Taste of Monroe County The Taste of Monroe County winner for 2015 is The Hoof, Madison. Second palce went to Papa Rock and third place was Miller’s Bar & Grill.

Meals on Wheels Champion Week During Meals on Wheels Champion Week there will be many notables delivering Meals on Wheels for the Paris Senior Center. Delivery drivers include Rep. Jim Hansen, Mayor Jim Buckman, and other elected officials!

Summer Internship Position available at Ralls County Soil & Water Conservation College students enrolled in agriculture or natural resources has an opportunity for a summer internship here in New London, MO. The candidates would need to be a resident of Ralls County or the surrounding counties (Pike, Marion, Monroe, Audrain,) . They need to be capable of doing field work (Surveying), office work and some interac-

tion with the public.

The Ralls County SWCD Board of Supervisors will accept applications until March 17, 2015.

Anyone interested, and meeting the above criteria, should contact Martha Briscoe at (573)9858611 ext. 3. or email: martha.briscoe@swcd. mo.gov or come by the USDA Service Center in New London.

School

MENUS PARIS R-II SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20

Breakfast Menu

Monday - Chocolatized French Toast •Breakfast Pizza • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Strawberries, Chilled Juice Tuesday - Cinnamon Roll • Shamrock Yogurt Parfait • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Fresh Apple, Chilled Juice Wednesday - Pancake Sausage Griddle • Bagel with Egg and Cheese • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Pineapple, Chilled Juice Thursday - No School - Professional Development Day Friday - No School - Professional Development Day

Lunch Menu

Monday - BBQ Pork Canitas • Meatball Sub • Turkey Chef Salad, Oven Fries, Carrot Coins, Fresh Banana, Cinnamon Apple Slices Tuesday - Chicken Strips • Turkey and Cheese Sandwich • Taco Salad, Fresh Garden Salad, Texas Pinto’s, Fresh Orange Smiles, Applesauce Wednesday - Chicken Patty • Grilled Chicken • Corn Dog • Chicken Caesar Salad, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Roasted Vegetables, Fresh Apple, Chilled Pears, Opaa! Hot Roll, Thursday - No School - Professional Development Day Friday - No School - Professional Development Day

HOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20

Breakfast Menu

Monday - Cereal, Toast, Juice Tuesday - Pancakes, Bacon, Raisins Wednesday - Biscuit and Gravy, Peaches Thursday - Cinnamon Roll, Sausage, Juice Friday - No School

Lunch Menu

Monday - Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni and Cheese, Peas, Fruit Cocktail Tuesday - Walking Taco, Shredded Lettuce, Corn, Peaches Wednesday - Tenderloin, Sweet Potato Fries, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Cookie Thursday - Turkey Wrap, Shredded Lettuce, Pineapple, Snicker Doodle Friday - No School

MADISON C-3 SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20

Breakfast Menu

Monday - No School Tuesday - French Toast or Cereal, Fruit, Juice and Milk Wednesday - Ham and Eggs, Toast or Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday - Cinnamon Roll or Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday - Biscuits and Gravy or Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk

Lunch Menu

Monday - No School Tuesday - Chicken Drum Stick, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bread Slice, Fruit, Milk Wednesday - BBQ Rib on Bun, Pickles, Corn, Cole Slaw, Fruit, Milk Thursday - Chicken Wrap, Carrots and Dip, Peas, Fruit, Jello, Milk Friday - Pizza, Side Salad, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk

Turkey hunt for disabled persons deadline April 1 The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Paris Lions Club has scheduled the Annual Turkey Hunt for disabled persons that will be held at Mark Twain Lake. The hunt will be held during the 2015 Missouri Spring Turkey sea-

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son on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, in the Indian Creek Recreation Area. The hunt will be restricted to 20 permanently disabled (non-ambulatory, semi-ambulatory) individuals having a valid 2015 Missouri spring season turkey tag and a hunter safety certification card.

All hunters must comply with the 2015 Missouri Department of Conservation hunting regulations. To insure a safe hunting experience,

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President John Turner gave an overview of the group’s history. According to Turner, the group was organized to help Monroe County cancer patients and their family.

“The generosity of you people makes this possible,” said Turner. “It takes a lot of people to put this on.”

President Turner recognized Monroe County elected officials including 40th District Representative Jim Hansen; 10th Circuit Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd, and the Monroe County elected officials in attendance including County Commissioners (Western District Commissioner Glenn E. Turner and Eastern District Commissioner Mike Whelan), Prosecuting Attorney Talley Kendrick, County Treasurer Rita Wilkerson, Circuit Clerk Heather Wheeler, Associate Judge Michael Wilson, Recorder Merry Sue Meals, Public Administrator Marguerite Jones and County Collector Anita Dunkle.

Turner recognized and thanked the Eastern Missouri Crappie Club who donates money from the annual Jack and Jill Crappie Tournament; and “Pink Out Cancer Game” organizers Betsy Embree and Austin Thomas. Embree and Thomas presented their check to the MCCS as did a group of students from Madison honoring their teacher. Checks were also received from The Paris National Bank and Just As I Am Cowboy Church.

“Thanks to this outpouring we will be able to provide substantial financial assistance during the coming year to our friends and neighbors suffering with cancer,” said President Turner. “Thank you!”

Next year’s “Blow Cancer Away” fundraiser will be held in Madison, at the high school gymnasium, on Saturday, March 5.

certain procedures will be in effect throughout the two-day hunt. All hunters will be required to have hunter education. Hunter must stay in blind at all times while in the field. A special permit is required from the Missouri Department of Conservation for the use of a crossbow.

Applications must be received before April 1, to qualify for the hunt. A drawing to select participants will be held on April 6, at 1 p.m. at Mark Twain Lake Project Office.

Summer Scholarship Intern

If you have completed a year of college by this summer, you are eligible to apply for the summer intern position at the University of Missouri Extension Office. Some of your duties would include preparing for 4-H Camp in June, and preparing for the Monroe County Fair in July. The salary is $9.00/ hr. and an application may be obtained from the Extension Office during regular business hours 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Applications are due by April 1.

Callaway Livestock Center, Inc. Kingdom City 573-642-7486 MARKET SUMMARY Special Cow Sale March 5 Receipts: 562 Hd 22 Pairs: Better Cows 3-6 yrs with baby to 300 lb. calves: $2,600.00$3,175.00 6-8 yrs with baby to 300 lb. calves: $2,200.00-$2,600.00 SS & aged with baby to 300 lb. calves: $1,800.00-$2,400.00 Smaller frame cows & calves: $1,475.00-$2,200.00 321 Bred Cows: Better Cows 3-6 yrs. 2nd & 3rd period: $2,400.00-$2,800.00 3-6 yrs. 1st period: $1,900.00$2,200.00 SS & aged: $1,800.00-$2,200.00 Smaller frame: $1,000.00-$2,000.00 37 Bred Heifers: Better Heifers - 1,000 lbs & up: $2,600.00-$2,900.00 13 Breeding Bulls: Better bulls: $2,910.00-$3,920.00; Others: $1,625.00-$2,400.00 129 Slaughter Cows: $116.00$122.00 High dressing: $100.00$115.00; Bulk: $90.00-$100.00 Thin: $85.00 & down 18 Slaughter Bulls: $135.00-150.00 Thin: $124.00-$130.00

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Services Sunday, March 8 began with Patti Grimmett playing “The Old Rugged Cross” followed by Pastor John Grimmett leading in prayer for little baby Nora and mother;Michael Fierge; Cathy Hall; for all those lost and the families of Carole Billett and David Irwin. Announcements for the Grace’s Place Crisis Nursery in Washington, a 5K Run for Xaviar Barr, Paris to hold Good Friday Services on Friday Apr. 3 at 7 p.m. and all sang Happy Birthday to Max Tilt with all saying the Lord’s Prayer and the Call to Worship.

Debbie Carey led in song to “How Great Thou Art”, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?” and “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”.

Communion was led by Max and Bobby Gash led the Offertory as Patti played “Wounded For Me”.

The South Fork Singers performed a special “Wash Their Feet” from the Easter Musical “Come Touch the Robe”.

The message “That’s Heavy Man!” based on scripture from Mark 8:27-38. What Jesus says is “heavy” as He took bread and fish and blessed it...just as the blind man was able to see everything clearly. Jesus told the disciples who He was “Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me”. God’s understanding is as high as the heavens.

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Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. where Pastor John Grimmett and the congregation invite you to come hear the word of the Lord. South Fork Presbyterian Church is located 7 miles west of Perry on Hwy. 154 then two miles south on blacktop E.

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an Church hristi C e ill Gr anv Pastor Fran Schnarre The congregation of Holliday Christian Church gathered for worship on March 8th as Jane Akers, organist, performed the prelude. All were welcomed by Reverend David Holmes. Special guests were: Robby, Suzi and Abbi Carter, Halli, Connor and Carter Patrick and John Turner.

Observance of Lent continued with a reading by Reverend Holmes who then extinguished additional candles to represent Jesus’ light in the world going dim at His crucifixion Reverend Holmes expressed appreciation to all those who prepared the church and the family meal for Mac Donovan’s service on Saturday. Week of Compassion offering envelopes are available at the rear of the sanctuary. A baby shower will be held at the Madison Community Center at 10 a.m., on Saturday, March 14. The annual ham and bean supper will be held at the church at 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 15. A group from Holliday and Madison churches will volunteer at the Central Missouri Food Bank on Saturday morning, March 21. The countywide hymn sing will be held at Paris Christian Church on Sunday evening, March 22.

To the delight of the congregation, Connor Patrick sang special music, “Zacchaeus was a Wee Little Man.” Happy birthday wishes were for: Sally Blakemore, Scotty Vanlandingham, Jennie Wilson and Cory Putnam. Singing of the opening hymn, “Fairest Lord Jesus”, was followed by pastoral prayer and Gloria Patri.

Special prayers were asked for the family of Mac Donovan for their loss and for safe travels as family members and friends return home. The congregation received the news that George and Willie Harris will be moving to Marshall; their presence will be sadly missed. Prayer concerns were expressed for: Pete and Margaret Olney, Boug Francis and Norma Garnett. Sympathy was also expressed to the families of David Erwin and Rodney Haley, to Debbie Mitchell for the loss of her brother and to Ray Parrish and family upon the death of Ray’s granddaughter. Ann and Johnny Ragsdale asked for continued prayers for Darlene King as she works in the World Race missionary efforts. The joy of the adoption of two daughters by Glenn and Jeannie McCurren was shared.

The prayer hymn, “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”, was sung; pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer followed.

“Communion Hymn” was sung as elders, Gary Wilson and Phil Blakemore, went forward. Serving as deacons were: Nellis Kotsenburg and Johnny Ragsdale. The doxology closed the communion service.

Scripture from Mark 8:31-38 and a Robert Frost poem were referenced for the morning message, “A Road Less Traveled”. The less traveled road is one of suffering and persecution as well as the path to success and glory in the way of God. What is our level of commitment to the road? Do we have a level of commitment some times, most of the time or all the time? Peter’s life was held up as an example of these three levels of commitment.

The closing hymn, “To God Be the Glory”, was followed by prayer and singing of “The Spirit Song” to close morning worship.

Gary Wilson, Chair, called the monthly congregational meeting to order. Acting Secretary Mary McMorris read minutes of the February meeting and Jane Akers presented financial reports. All were approved. Several business matters for the church were discussed and the meeting was adjourned on motion by Johnny Ragsdale.

A time of fellowship and refreshments was enjoyed in the church basement. “Jesus is the Light of the World” was read by Sally Blakemore from “365 Things God Wants Us to Know”. Jim McMorris opened Bible Study with prayer and then in study of Romans 7:14-25.

Services begin at 9:30 a.m., each Sunday at Holliday Christian Church, followed by Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend church and other activities including the ham and bean supper on March 15.

On March 8 church services began with the pastor giving an opening prayer. Regular church activities of the week were announced and all were encouraged to attend.

Announcements included: Annie Armstrong offering has begun, Men’s Breakfast is March 14 at 7:30 a m., there is a carry-in lunch on March 15, and March 21 is Singspiration at Crooked Creek at 6 p.m.

The message this week was titled ‘Grace over Legalism’ and came from John 5:9b-16. Max Lucado says legalism has no pity on people, makes my opinion your burden, makes my opinion your boundary, and makes my opinion your obligation. The Jewish leadership got legalistic over a man carrying a mat on the Sabbath. The man only broke the opinion of the Jewish leaders on the Law of Moses but did not break the Law of Moses.

It is easier to focus on rules than on the grace of God. Following rules allow us to boast of our goodness, even if we cannot follow our own rules (Mt.23:4). Rules make us think we can earn merit from God but God’s grace cannot be earned because it is freely given. The Jews were sincere in their rituals, rules, and traditions; they were sincerely deeply held beliefs but were still wrong.

The Jews intimidated and scared the healed man with their legalism. They showed rules were more important than the obvious movement of God healing the man. After the man goes to the Temple Jesus finds him for a second time and tells him that he has been made well and not to sin anymore so nothing worse happens to him. Man cannot stop sinning without Jesus and the Holy Spirit leading them.

Jesus was inviting the man to come to Him but the man left Jesus.

The man chose to walk away from Jesus to the legalistic Jews. He was not the first to be healed and reject the healer, to be close to salvation and reject it. This man had lived on the outside of a society of legalism and only wanted to be an accepted part of it. Now that he was healed he was allowed in the Temple and be a part of his society. So he told the Jews it was Jesus who healed him.

Do not think too harshly of this man for it could have been anyone of us or our loved ones. Legalism is a type of cult and people join cults to feel acceptance in a society, not to be an outsider anymore. There is legalism in the church today as there was in the days of Apostle Paul. Legalism rips the joy of the Lord from the believer, the joy needed for vital worship and service. All that is left is a shell of emptiness with a twisted profession of faith. The Christian under the law is a pathetic image of the real thing.

Believers are to love others in the truth of the Lord. The power is in the Word of God, not in our opinions of His Word. Loving others is living the word of God to the fullest but not living His Word to the extent of our forced opinions.

Today pastor Kenny’s message was titled, “Coming to Jesus.” Scripture was taken from Acts 9: 1-22. Saul thought he needed to have those who believed in Jesus to be killed and he wanted everything his way. When God shows up, you will notice and pay attention. God’s specific purpose will only be heard by the one whom it’s directed to. Faith takes place in action. Direction will take place after faith, and with salvation comes empowerment through the Holy Spirit.

Praise for engagement of Autumn Taylor and Toby Gessman. Danny and Lena Sharp announced the coming of their first grandchild in August. Darcy and Michael Flowerree are expecting their first baby later in the fall.

Prayers for Laura Lucas, Dorothy Woodhurst, family of Carol Billett, Bill Nutt, Sierra Brown, Kailey, Janet DeOrnellis, Steve Shaw and family, Benita Smith, Jim and Janie Hurst and family, Stanley Vaughn. Prayers for Tracy Huffman and family.

Thank you’s from Monroe County Cancer supporters, Agape House, Faith Walk Ministries, Inter Church Council, Woodhaven, Nehemiah’s Touch Ministries, Clayton Walker and family, and an appreciation from the family of Chris Lanham was read. March 21 is Family Fun Night beginning at 6 p.m., March 22 is Hymn sing at Paris First Christian Church, Shiloh program will be presenting to the congregation on April 12, Bible study is every Wednesday night, carry in meal at 6 p.m., and study at 6:30 p.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., and worship service at 10:30 a.m.

The First Christian Church invites everyone to Wednesday Nite Live, a light dinner and devotional every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Worship was held on Sunday, March 8, with Reverend Donna Scott officiating. Her Morning Message, “Turning Tables,” was based on John 2:13-22 when Jesus cleanses the temple. Special Music was an original song, “Prophet’s Story,” by Fred Vincent and a solo

by Connor Eckman. Hymns were: “I Love You, Lord,” “Near the Cross,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Jesus Saves!,” and “Take Time to Be Holy.” The congregation welcomed new member Tammy Elliot, by Confession of Faith. Participants were: Worship Leader Hazel Herron; Scripture Reader and Elder Nancy Bierly; Elder Charles Herron; Diaconate Sandra Duncan, Jane Callis, Celeste Vaughn, and Vanessa Forrest; Acolyte Connor Eckman; Song Leader Mary Beth Mitchell; Organist Mary Jo Wilson; and Junior Church Leader Anita Ness.

Stephanie Eckler celebrates a birthday this week.

Sympathy is extended to the family of David Erwin.

Announcements: Sunday, March 15 - Christian Education Committee Meeting after church; Wednesday, March 18 - Lenten Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m., Wednesday Nite Live 5:30, Youth 6:00, and Choir 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 22 - Hymn Sing 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 29 - Easter Cantata.

Pastor Donna Scott’s contacts: (660) 327-1355 or (573) 933-0593. Church contacts: (660) 327-4440 or fc418@centurytel.net. March Elder’s Helping Hands: Louise Glascock and Sally Blackwell. Congregational Representatives: Darlene Walsh, Bob Mitchell, and Jeanelle Hendrix. We extend the Good News of God’s Love through worship, education, and service to each other, family, friends, and community.

Everyone welcome to Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Junior Church and Worship 10:45 a.m.

Kathryn Kuhlman’s thought: Jesus declared that the least amount of faith that he could give was greater and mightier than the largest amount of the power of the devil.

Greetings from Faith Walk Ministries – Bishop Harold G. Long, Pastor Morning worship service began at 10:30 a.m.

Prayer led by Eld. Fugate Scripture read by Br. Thompson Offering directed by Eld. Berry Bishop Long’s message was entitled: “Take your cause to God” Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time?

Who hath told it from that time? Have not I the LORD? And there is no God else bedside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none bedside me. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.”-Isaiah 45:21-22 So many of us has asked and some yet asking, what is really going on? How easy it is to let things of importance slip by us, and it is not until something happens that is now affecting our lively hood, and is forcing us to stop and begin to ask the question “What really is going on,” why am I in this place in my life, feeling this discontentment. Why am I felling the pressure that I can’t identify what it is, and where it is coming from; this is the time we need to admit we may need to reevaluate something’s going on in our lives, re-evaluate some choices we’ve made, and seriously look at who and what we surround ourselves with. “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful, but his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”Psalms 1:1-3 Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us: Sunday Mornings 10:30 a.m., Sunday Night at 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.

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The Granville Christian Church spring schedule includes Farmer’s Day worship on March 15, with carryin lunch following. We will focus on the joy of living in the country, its challenges, and how we balance our priorities. It is also “Drive Your Tractor to Sunday.” We will have another Chain of Prayer Day on March 21 where everyone is invited to spend a half hour or hour alone in the sanctuary lifting prayer concerns to God. Our Easter schedule includes Palm Sunday worship on March 29, Maundy Thursday services on April 2 at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday worship on April 5.

A scrapbooking day will be held to benefit Relay for Life April 11 at Paris High School. Contact Melinda James for more information. A craft show will be held May 23 at the Madison Community Center to benefit Relay. This is the same day as the all-town garage sale.

Contact Lacey Shumard for more information. We have cookbooks available, with the proceeds going to Relay for Life. Contact Dale Ann Magruder for those.

We have now sent a total of 185 care packages to servicemen and women in the combat zones since 2002.

Please contact Brenda Coffman with names and addresses.

Come spend an hour in worship and praise of the God who created you and constantly recreates you (March 15 and 29, April 5 and 19). Sunday School is held at 10 a.m., every Sunday and communion follows on the weeks when we do not have worship services.

Diana Hammond announced the Annie Armstrong Easter offering throughout the month of March. A video was shown. The offering is for North American Missions. Our church goal is $2,500. Storying Through the Bible will begin again on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Diana also gave the children’s sermon. She showed the children a broom and cleaning supplies. She said we need to clean house sometimes. She also told about how Jesus cleaned the temple. The temple courts were full of animals being sold and some men were at tables exchanging money. Jesus made a whip and drove all the animals out and scattered coins on the floor when he turned the tables over. He said, “Stop turning my Father’s house into a market.”

Today our bodies are the temple of God. We must keep our mind and body clean.

Steve Ensor gave the Call to Worship from Ephesians 2:8. The choir, directed by Cheryl Gholson, sang special music titled “Stand”. Kathy Miller served at the organ and Brenda Ensor served at the piano. Lindsey Mitchell led Children’s church.

Reverend Wesley Hammond’s sermon was from Acts 2:22-36, and was titled “Pentecost: Jesus Lord and Messiah”. When we make Jesus our Lord, we have the Holy Spirit within us. Jesus, the only Son of God, fulfilled all promises. All the teachings and healings done by Jesus were from God. After his death God raised Him from the dead because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him. Verse 36 says, “Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!”

At the conclusion of the service Anna Stahlschmidt came forward requesting baptism after having accepted Christ in her life.

Other Announcements: (All events p.m. unless otherwise designated) Wednesday, March 11, Lenten Breakfast @ Senior Center ($6.00) 6:30 a.m. Our Father’s Closet 9 a.m. to 12; prayer meeting 6:15; G.U.T.S. (youth Group) 6:30; Choir 7 and Business meeting 8:06. Other events are the regularly scheduled times.

Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship service March 8, at 9 a.m., which was the Third Sunday in Lent and Communion Sunday.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry’s sermon was “Commitments,” with Mark 8:31-38 as the scripture.

Genesis 17: 1-16 was the scripture read by Shelby Arnold.

The Little Sermon, “The Inside is What Counts,” was given by Teresa Briscoe.

The announcements: Monday, March 16, is Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 15--One Great Hour of Sharing will be taken.

Sunday, March 22, is Worship at Wildwood at 1:30 p.m., and Youth Bible Study at 4 p.m.

March 29, Palm Sunday and Pocket Change Sunday.

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, March 8, with 32 members and guests in attendance. Rev. Holmes greeted the congregation and led the announcements. Joys and concerns were expressed before Rev. Holmes led the congregation in prayer, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. Accompanied

by Twana Hulen, Marisa Holohan played a selection on the trumpet and Isabelle Wiesner played a selection on the trombone for special music. The Lord’s Supper was observed and tithes and offerings were given. Rev. Holmes delivered the morning message, “The Road Less Traveled”, using Mark 8:31-38. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Youth Group meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

A baby shower will be held at the Madison Community Center on March 14, at 10 a.m., for Angela Elsbury Graves. Volunteer at the Central Missouri Food Bank on Saturday, March 21, at 9 a.m. The Disciples Hymn Sing will be Sunday, March 22, at Paris Christian Church. Serving next Sunday: Frieda Holohan and Susan Purdy, Elders; Joe Hulen, Angela Purdy, Mike Peterson, and Bonnie Peterson, Diaconate. Susan Purdy, Communion Preparer. All are welcome to attend the services of Madison Christian Church.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Monroe County Commission News Rep. Jim Hansen...

Monday, March 2 The Monroe County Commission met pursuant to adjournment with Mike Minor, Presiding Commissioner and Associate Commissioners Mike Whelan and Glenn E. Turner present and among other proceedings the following orders were had to wit: Commission approved previous minutes.

Commission after deliberation, authorizes

Monroe County Circuit Court News Collection Center Jefferson City Feb. 5 – Feb 18, 2015 Dalton S Anderson – Quincy, Ill.; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 16-19 mph) - $80.50 Ryan Lee Blankenship Jr. – Monroe City; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) - $30.50 Kyle Jeffrey Blomenkamp – Rocheport; Failure to Register Mtr Veh - $30.50 Donale Jeffrey Bryson – Mexico; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 James Ray Cole II – Beavercreek, Ohio; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) - $30.50 Douglas Eugene Delp – Moberly; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) - $30.50; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 William Joseph Domansky – Urbandale, Iowa; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) $30.50 Colleen Nicole Edwards – St. Louis; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 1115 mph) - $55.50 Nolan C. Elsbury – Madison; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) - $30.50; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Nicole Marie Gilker – Monroe City; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00

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Monroe County Prosecutor, Talley Kendrick, to hire Lou Leonatti as council for representation under Missouri Statute Chapter 610.100. Commissioner Whelan made the motion, Commissioner Turner seconded. All in favor by voting yes.

Commission signed letters of re-appointment for Neal Minor and Susan Duncan to serve on the IDA Board.

Commission signed

Marvin Lee Hathaway – Monroe City; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) - $30.50 Lindsey Rose Hendren- Madison; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) – $30.50 Grant Richard James – Monroe City; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Balus Wesley Jones – Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00 Blake Allen Mahnken – Moberly; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) - $30.50 Douglas Leonard Mason – Blue Springs; Speeding (Exceeded limit Continued to page 8

letters of appointment for Kris Potterfield, Merry Sue Meals and Tracy Grove to serve on Senate Bill #40 Handicap Board.

Commission signed letters of re-appointment for Tina Long and Sally Lemongelli to serve on Senate Bill #40 Handicap Board.

Commission inspected various roads.

The Commission does now adjourn.

Friday, March 6 The Monroe County Commission met pursuant to adjournment with Mike Minor, Presiding Commissioner and Associate Commissioners Mike Whelan and Glenn E. Turner present and among other proceedings the following orders were

Block Grain Belt Express Meeting March 17 On Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m., the Eastern Missouri Landowners Alliance (EMLA) will have a meeting open to all who want to attend at the Madison Community Center West Room in Madison, Missouri.

The meeting is open with no charge to all persons, landowners, renters, tenants and the public who want to receive information about Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC’s

proposed above ground high voltage direct current electric transmission line to cross Chariton, Randolph, Monroe, Ralls and other counties in Missouri. Terry Jarrett, attorney at law for EMLA, and others will speak and answer questions about Grain Belt Express’ proposal and the actions that have been taken and future actions to block Grain Belt Express and protect property rights.

Invite your neighbors, friends and concerned citizens to attend.

Eastern Missouri Landowners Alliance, doing business as Show Me Landowners Alliance David E. Carpenter, President; Kent Dye, Phillip C. Brown, Jim Daniels, Dale Sluhan, Wiley Hibbard, Marilyn O’Bannon and Alan Morgan.

had to wit: Commission approved previous minutes.

Commission approved routine payroll and expenditures.

Commission met with Phillip Shatzer to discuss the Paris Law Enforcement Contract.

Commission agreed to accept MODOT’s fracture critical inspection of Bridge 3310003. Commission Turner made the motion. Commissioner Whelan seconded. All in favor, Whelan- yes, Turner- yes, Minor- yes.

Norman Benne called regarding Road #764.

The Commission does now adjourn.

The additional dollars would be generated by a period of tax amnesty that will allow delinquent taxpayers to forego all penalties, additions to tax, and interest on their unpaid taxes if they pay in full. The state has previously authorized tax amnesty periods that brought in approximately $74 million for fiscal year 2002 and $42 million for fiscal year 2003.

It’s important to note that anyone who makes use of the forgiveness procedures must agree to comply with tax laws and cannot use the same amnesty procedure again in future years.

Missouri’s Position on the EPA’s Regulatory Changes (HCR 32) House Concurrent Resolution 32 was passed by the House this week. It expresses to the EPA that Missouri utility customers would be detrimentally affected by the EPA’s proposed regulatory change. It was passed by a bipartisan majority with a vote of 120 to 37.

Honoring a Great Public Servant (HR 659) Also this week, the House met to approve a resolution honoring and memorializing State Auditor Tom Schweich, who tragically passed away last week. It said, “Schweich’s professionalism, passion for civil service, and relentless defense against corruption, waste, and abuse serve as a standard for us all.” It was a somber and emotional time as we remembered a man who worked so hard for our state. He had such a bright future of service ahead of him. Schweich was a great public servant and will be dearly missed.

Kidney Awareness Day Mike and Rita Arrowood of Perry, Mo., visited the Capitol this week for Kidney Awareness Day. Mike was recently elected to serve on the Missouri Kidney Foundation Board. I was very glad to visit with them and have them at the Capitol.

Working on your behalf, State Representative Jim Hansen Proudly Serving the 40th House District Lincoln, Monroe, Pike, and Ralls Counties Missouri House of Representatives 573-751-4028

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by 6-10 mph) - $30.50 Ronald J. Michaud – Southbury, Conn.; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 6-10 mph) - $30.50 Joshua Lynn Miles – Shelbina; Failure to Stop at Stop Sign Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection - $30.50 Lacy Christine Riechmann – Paris; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 16-19 mph) - $80.50 Ashton L. Robinson – Springfield; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 mph) - $55.50 Jo Lyn Totten – Shelbina; Speeding ( Posted Speed by 6-10 Mph) - $30.50 Dustin Dustin James Tuggle – Palmyra; Speeding (Exceeded limit by 11-15 mph) $55.50 Michael Shannon Vanhorn – Mexico; Failure to Wear Seatbelt - $10.00

Land Transfers...

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se & Brenda K. Swiney, Michael W., Co-trustee to Swiney, Leon J. Revocable Trust Spalding Interest, LLC to Fulton, John Michael & Penny Lorraine Spalding Tawney, Gary L. & Aleshia Renee to Tawney, Austin R. City of Paris to Callis, Charles E. & A. Jane Dunlap, Norman Dennis & Patricia L. Trust to Dunlap, Norman Dale

Paris R-II Quiz Bowl season in full swing

Paris High School quiz bowl has begun their competition for 2015. The JV team has a record of 1-1.

The varsity team currently has a 6-3 record, including winning consolation at the Monroe City tournament on January 24. Teddy Ebbesmeyer earned a spot on the all-tournament team. Team members are senior Teddy Ebbesmeyer; juniors Dakota Anderson, Abagail Robertson; sophomores Tanner Anderson, Ben Ebbesmeyer, Patrick Ensor, Nic Thomas; and freshmen Robyn Batsell, Amber Chapman, Zack Ensor, Mary Stahlschmidt.

Remaining Schedule: March 17, 4:00—Home, conference teams here March 23, 4:00—at Westran March 24, 3:45—Home vs. Madison March 26, 4:00—at Fayette March 28, TBD—Conference tournament at Salisbury April 18, 2:00—District tournament at Westran Contact us at APPEAL@ PARISMO.NET

Little Dixie Library Schedule Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. (Paris Library) Paris Pagemasters Reading Group - Join us to discuss BIG LITTLE LIES By: Liane Moriarty. A fun and interactive discussion as always, everyone is invited. Copies of the book are available at the Paris Library for checkout.

Thursday, March 19 at 5:15 p.m., (Moberly Library) Little Dixie Reading Group - All are welcome as we discuss SILENT SISTER By: Diane Chamberlain. Copies of the book are available at the Moberly Library.

Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m., (Moberly Library) Author Experience and Workshop with Deborah Zemke - A fast and fun journey through the making of children’s books from A-Z with Author/Illustrator Deborah Zemke. Join her in a hands-on workshop as she swoops through the many aspects of making children’s books. Using her own books, pictures and stories, Deborah will help participants turn nothing into something.

Whether you are interested in making children’s books yourself or simply love a good story, this workshop will educate and entertain. Leave with your very own book made during the workshop. For more information, contact Karen or Rachael at 660-263-4426.

Thursday, March 26 at 2 p.m., (Madison Library) Madison Bookmarks Reading Group - All are welcome as we discuss YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME By: Yona Zeldis McDonough. Copies of the book are available at

the Madison Library for checkout.

Monday, March 30 at 3 p.m., (Moberly Library) Your iPad and you - All are welcome to join to learn about your iPad. Perfect for beginners, introduce yourself to the quirks that are the iPad. Please reserve your spot by calling 660-263-4426 and bring your IPad to class!

Saturday, April 11th at 9 a.m., (Paris Library) Author Experience and Workshop with Deborah Zemke - A fast and

fun journey through the making of children’s books from A-Z with Author/Illustrator Deborah Zemke. Join her in a hands-on workshop as she swoops through the many aspects of making children’s books. Using her own books, pictures and stories, Deborah will help participants turn nothing into something.

Whether you are interested in making children’s books yourself or simply love a good story, this workshop will educate and entertain. Leave

with your very own book made during the workshop. For more information, contact Karen or Rachael at 660-263-4426.

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Monroe County Sheriff Department Call Log for Week of March 1-7

CITY OF PARIS

CALL 1-800-344-7483 BEFORE YOU DIG IF YOU’RE Building A Fence Pouring A Patio

Laying A Sewer Or Water Line Or Landscaping

Call Your Local Gas Company 660-327-4334

Natural gas handled correctly is safe; handled incorrectly, it can be dangerous.

IF YOU SMELL NATURAL GAS

OUTDOORS: Immediately call the gas company - 660-327-4334 INDOORS: Slight Odor - Immediately call the gas company - 660-327-4334 Strong Odor - Immediately leave the building. DO NOT use any open flames and DO NOT turn ON or OFF any electrical switches. Call the gas company from an outside or neighbor’s phone.

660-327-4334 between the hours of 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 660-327-5175 after 5 p.m. and on weekends or holidays

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Visit these restaurants that made this page possible!

“The Hoof” wins 2015 Taste of Monroe County

With over 100 votes counted it came down to a single vote to determine the 2015 Taste of Monroe County winner. In the final tally, The Hoof Family Restaurant, in Madison took home the 2015 title of Taste of Monroe County winner. Close on their heels, by a single vote was Papa Rock, of Middle Grove. Finishing in third place was last year’s winner and defending champion, Miller’s Bar & Grill.

One hundred twenty-five people attended the 2015 Taste of Monroe County, held annually by the Paris Senior Citizen’s Center.

“We had a good turnout this year,” said Center Director Tara Sheffield. “The voting came right down to the wire.”

The Taste of Monroe County kicks off Meals on Wheels Champion Week where numerous dignitaries help deliver Meals on Wheels.

Participants included: The Hoof, Miller’s Bar & Grill, Papa Rock, Monroe County Cattlemen, Casey’s General Store, jacs Restaurant, The Dugout and C&J Baked Goods.

Left to right: The Taste of Monroe County top three included second place Papa Rock, Gavin Steward, Emma Steward, Camille Steward, Cecelia Flood, Keegan Steward and Eric Flood. First place winners, The Hoof, with Tyler Shannon and Donna Coberly. Miller’s Bar & Grill third place winners included Debbie Miller, left, and Amanda Ensor.

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(Left) Brett Mason, left, and Tammy Mason make their way through the Taste of Monroe County line to sample all the great food. (Top) Donna Turnbough enjoys her taste samples.

Jonesy Cafe’ ’s

LLC

Hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Daily Lunch Specials Prime Rib Special Every Friday and Saturday Open Daily Weekdays • 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Weekends • 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

(660) 327-5707 216 N. Main Street • Paris, Mo.

It takes an army of volunteers to help make fundraisers go well and the Senior Center had their fair share of volunteers. Monroe County Treasurer Rita Wilkerson, left, works with Monroe County Health Department Director Paula Delaney on the drink line.

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M

iller's Bar

& Grill

Friday Special

Catfish Fillets $9.95 Saturday Special

Prime Rib Dinner $19.95 or Sandwich and Fries $12.95 Upcoming Saturday Events Karaoke x 2 • Pool Tournament 220 N. Main • Paris, MO 660-327-4305

“A Great Place to Eat”

EASTER SPECIAL...

Casual Dining • 100+ Seating Choices of Full Mexican or American Side Burgers, Steaks, Ribs, Hand Cut Fries, Hand Breaded Tenderloins, Country Fried Steak and Home Mozzarella Sticks

Hours: Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

202 N. Main Paris, MO 65275

660-327-JACS

Steak And Crab Legs every Friday Night Prime Rib Every Wednesday Night Ladies Night every Friday Night

HAM WITH CHERRY GLAZE, LOADED MASHED POTATOES OR MASHED SWEET POTATOES, CHOICE OF VEGETABLES, DESSERT (COBBLER), COFFEE OR TEA $10.95

Everything is handmade and fresh!

Hours: 6 a.m.-2 p.m. • Mon. - Sat. 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Sun.

Banquet Facilities Available Carma Martin • Judy McKinney (co-owners) 107 N. Williams • Moberly, Mo. • 660-263-1414

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COMMUNITY SPORTS

Paris R-II Lady Coyote Second Place District Team, left to right: First row - Britany Williams, Betsy Embree, Brooke Rentschler, Abbie Wheelan, Drew Lockhart. Second row - Head Coach Garrett Thomas, Regan Ragsdale, Carmyn Holmes, Alex Dreckshage, Grace Peak, Andrea Unterbrink, Hannah Mitchell and Assistant Coach Kayla Redmon.

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Paris R-II places six on All Conference team

All Conference, All District - Betsy Embree

All Conference - Britany Williams

All Conference, All District - Drew Lockhart

Regional Missouri Bank has their Busy customers in mind with their newest service.

Introducing Mobile Deposit

It’s FAst-sIMpLe-sAFe!

All Conference - Abbie Wheelan

Congratulations to Abbie Wheelan on breaking the Paris R-II School record for steals.

The previous record was 72 and Abbie finished the season with 79 steals.

Drew Lockhart broke the freshman scoring record and finished the season with 325 points.

All Conference - Brant Francis

2014-2015 Paris Coyote Basketball Contact your local Regional Missouri Bank branch to sign up now!

Restrictions Apply*

e Us For Come SeeComeUsSeFor

* Must be an RMB internet banking customer.

Limit of One check per deposit *.99 fee per check

Kendrick Insurance Co.

Come See UsVFor Valentine’Day s Day alentine’s Gift Ideas Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Gift Ideas Russell Stover Russell Stover Chocolates Thomas Auto Parts Chocolates 125 W. Monroe Paris, Mo. 660-327-5203 660-327-6303 (Fax) 573-685-2355 (Home)

Come SeeCandle Us For Co. Candles South Fork

South Fork Candle Co. Candles Russell Stover Chocolates Valentine’s DayCity 926 Hwy. 24-36 E. • Monroe Gift573-735-4546 Ideas Bus.: South Fork Candle Co. CandlesHome: 573-735-4314 Russell Stover Chocolates South Fork Candle Co. Candles

KENT & TRACIE THOMAS

409 S. Main - Paris 660-327-4165

Jason Dodge, JasonPharm.D. Dodge, Pharm.D. 223 North Main Street • Paris, • 660.327.4514 223 North Main Street •Missouri Paris, Missouri • 660.327.4514

223 North Main Street • Paris, Missouri • 660.327.4514

Russ Thomas

Paris • 660-327-4147 Madison • 660-291-5795

230 N. Main • Paris 660-327-4192

Monroe County Service Co. 660-327-4173

202 N. Main, Paris 660-327-JACS

Monroe County Commissioners

Mike Whelan Mike Minor Glenn E. Turner Eastern Presiding Western

200 South Street - Paris 660-327-4125

JIM HANSEN 40th District

Representative

Mil210erRockResiRoadd•entParis,Care Mo.

Crop Production Services Lonnie Wolfe, Manager

660-327-5680

660-327-5181

Monroe County Farmers Mutual Company M iller's & Bar

Grill

220 N. Main • Paris, Mo. 660-327-4305

MONROE MANOR

Jason Dodge, Pharm.D.

223 North Main Street • Paris, Missouri • 660.327.4514

Jason Dodge, Pharm.D.

All Conference - Dylan Painter

620 S. Main • Paris, MO 65275 660-327-4900

209 N. Main St.,

660-327-5193

www.adams-realty.com

125 W. Monroe Paris, Mo. 660-327-5203 660-327-6303 (Fax) 573-685-2355 (Home)

City of PARIS

(660) 327-4334

The Paris National Bank

Member FDIC Paris, Mo. • 660-327-4181 www.parisnational.com

Paris Senior Citizens Center 660-327-5824 • PARIS

Jonesy’s Cafe,LLC

216 N. Main, Paris 660-327-5707

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2015 BLOW CANCER AWAY - THROUGH THE LENS

Austin Thomas and Betsy Embree present the Pink Out Game check to Monroe County Cancer Supporters.

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Madison students present the check to Monroe County Cancer Supporters in honor of their teacher.

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Paris students, left to right, Courtney Dickey, Regan Ragsdale, Audrey Vitt, Laine Forrest and Brett Mason show off their Farm For a Cure shirts. This group presented a check to MCCS made by farming!

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Paris FFA advisor and students not only made a monetary donation but also pitched in and helped with the auction. Left to right, Lauren Bondy, FFA Advisor Josh Bondy, Regan Ragsdale, Courtney Dickey, Brett Mason, Kyle Popkes and Audrey Vitt.

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Terry Mansfield presents a check to Nicole Burke presents a check from The MCCS from the Just As I Am Cowboy Paris National Bank to MCCS for $1,500 Church For $1,000.

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Look for additional photos on both the Monroe County Appeal FaceBook page and our website

Relay For Life Fundraiser Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Now until March 20

Contact: Condra Walker 573-473-2015 Lucinda Levings 573-682-0136 Pick up at Kendrick’s Insurance Office (back room) on April 3 • $8 a dozen

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CLASSIFIED ADS REAL ESTATE

HAYHURST REAL ESTATE 218 N. Main Street • Paris, MO www.hayhurstrealestate.com

103 acre farm right next to the Mark Twain Lake. Located on Monroe Rd. 627. Corps ground on 3 sides! Call for more details. $3250 an acre. (UNDER CONTRACT!) 508 W. Locust St. Older two story home. 3 bed 1.5 bath. $22,900! (SOLD!) 21722 Monroe Road 215 Holliday, Mo. Country living on 7 acres! 3 beds 1.5 baths on full basement. Price Reduced! 99,900!

18131 Monroe Rd 851 Paris, Mo. 2 bed 2 bath Doublewide on a Lake Village Lot. Lot rent is $175 a month.

Doublewide can be moved. $18,000. (SOLD!) 31834 Monroe Rd. 454 Stoutsville, Mo. 4 bed 2 bath on 2.6 acres, Very close to the lake. Must see in person. $79,900. (SOLD!) New Listing! 716 Sherwood Rd. Paris, Mo. Updated 3 bed 2 bath all brick ranch home. 2142 sq. ft. with over sized attached garage and a 18x30 Heated shop. Asking $152,000.

652 Dawson Dr., 3 bed 1 bath home on full walkout basement that could be finished. Home needs some cosmetic TLC asking $59,900!

Visit our website for more details and lots of pictures on all listings, hayhurstrealestate.com Mark Twain Lake Area • Farms • Residental • Hunting

660-327-1507(Bus.) 573-473-0776 (Cell) Daniel Miller: 573-808-2676 (Cell) e-mail: john@hayhurstrealestate.com

209 N. Main St., Paris, MO 65275

660-327-5193

www.adams-realty.com

Contact your local agent!

VERLE HUGENOT 660-676-4620 Broker Associate BRANDIE KINNAMAN 573-933-0612 Sales Associate RICK READING 573-682-0989 Sales Associate DARREN ADAMS 573-819-1518 Broker/Owner

SERVICES

Little Rick’s Plumbing Plumbing • Heating Cooling • Electrical Work Call Little Rick Heitmeyer

•660-327-4726• •573-473-6494•

AUCTION COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON Auctioneer, Realtor, Appraiser Hwy. 24, Madison, MO 660-291-5921 • 800-404-3400

HELP WANTED Drivers - OTR. 3K miles/ week! Paper logbooks.

Great home time! Benefits after 90 days! 3 yrs OTR exp/ Good MVR req. Call 855447-1610.........................9-4t Gully Transportation. CDL A – 1 Year Experience.

Relay & Regional Positions Available!! NEW PAY PACKAGE!! Call Don! 855219-5989 x163.............10-2t

MACHINERY AUCTION SPRING MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT AUCTION, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, on Rt. K, North of Madison. Call now to bring your items to sell. Ad deadline April 1. Col. JAMES L. JOHNSTON 573473-4904 or office 800-4043400..................................11-4t

Call Deaver Construction

For all your home repair needs Windows • Doors Vinyl Siding

660-266-3494

SERVICES GLOVES!!! Stop by and see our new selection of gloves.

Monroe County CO-OP .......................................41-tfn

RELAY BENEFIT Relay For Life: St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church is hosting a benefit “Beef Dinner” for Relay For Life, on Sunday, March 22.... ........................................11-2t

FOR SALE For Sale: 1991 Cadillac Sedan Deville. Front wheel drive, 140,000 miles, excellent inside and out - 25 MPG. $3,000.00. Phone: 573-819-1331................10-1t For Sale: Hay For Sale. Call 660-327-4787 or 573-7212687................................10-1t

DRY DOCK OPEN HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 -8 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 4:30 -9 p.m.

BID SOUGHT Bids Sought

NECAC Property Management Division is accepting bids for lawn care services for the 2015 season at the Belle Field Apartments in Monroe City.

Bid contracts with specs are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays by calling NECAC at 573 -324-6622 or e-mailing rguritz@necac.org. Sealed bids will be accepted through March 20, 2015. NECAC reserves the right to reject any or all bids. NECAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider and an Equal Housing Opportunity agency that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation or if applicant income is derived from any public assistance program.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race,color, religion, sex,handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

FOR SALE HISTORIC BUILDING FOR SALE 230 N. Main St., Paris

(former Savings Bank building) First floor currently rented, second floor offices and apartment and bath. Investment opportunity.

Contact RJ Fredrick at 660 327-4465.

NOTICE

OPPORTUNITY

POSTED

Insurance Management Opportunity Busy insurance executive with Bankers Life and Casualty Company needs someone to personally learn all aspects of the business. Interested individuals will begin as an insurance sales agent that could lead to a management position within six months to a year. Individuals must be of good moral character and eager to learn. Potentially earn $40,000 to $60,000 in your first year. Position offers unlimited upward mobility for someone who works hard and is determined to succeed. To schedule an interview, please call 573-449-3979 ext.101 EOE 19349

Jane Miller Farm (6/6/15) Ronald R. Krigbaum (6/6/15) Carl & Roger Ball (11/30/15)

MOWING BIDS Holliday C-2 School District is now accepting bids for grass mowing and lawn care.

Information and application may be obtained at Holliday School, 201 Curtright, Holliday or call 660-266-3412.

Benefit Dinner & Auction James & Tammy Johns tragically lost their house by fire on February 14.

Dinner & Auction to be held on Saturday, March 14 at the American Legion Hall on Hwy. 22 West of Mexico.

HELP WANTED CENTRAL STONE COMPANY

$15

Maintenance Personnel

Central Stone Company has 2 positions available at the Huntington Plant for Maintenance Personnel to work the evening shift. We are looking for mechanically minded people with welding abilities Company offers competitive wage and benefit package. Pre - employment physical, drug screen and background check required.

Replies received by March 16, 2015 will be considered.

Qualified applicants may send resume or hand written work history, including salary history & requirements to: Central Stone Company Randy Murphy 46445 Sweetbay Lane Hannibal, MO 63401-7211 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Central Stone Company is an E.O./Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities.

Bill Deck

City of Paris

The land owned or rented by the following are posted against trespassing for the 2014-15 hunting season. The charge is $1.00 per line each week for the season and is to be PAID IN ADVANCE.

March 2015

Thank you • Thank you Thanks for all the cards, calls and visits I had while in the hospital and at home during my recent illness. I also want to thank the First Responders that attended to me at my accident. I hope to have an uneventful rest of the year. Thank you,

Notice: All flowers and containers that you want to keep, need to be removed from Walnut Grove Cemetery before Sunday, March 29. They can be replaced on or after Sunday, May 10. Thanks!

Now Excepting All Major Credit Cards

60c

THANK YOU

Appeal deadline for News and Advertising is 4 p.m.

Friday EMAIL NEWS AND AD TO: appeal@parismo.net or appealads@parismo.net

$15

(Spaghetti with garlic bread, salad and dessert served) cost--$15 serving from 3 - 5 p.m. with live auction to follow.

Cash donations may be taken to US Bank For dinner tickets or information contact: Keila Burts at 573-473-1840 or Stephanie Jesse at 573-721-2721.

Tickets will also be available at the door

POLICY The APPEAL will not be held responsible for errors that may appear in advertisements received over the telephone.

DEADLINE for Ads, News & Articles: FRIDAY @ 4 p.m.

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Obituaries ✝

Cecil “Mac” Donovan 1923-2015

Cecil “Mac” Donovan, of Paris, 91 years old, passed away on Wednesday, February 25 at 9:35 p.m. in his winter home in Weslaco, Texas. He was born on August 1, 1923 in Goss, and delivered by Dr. McMurry to John Leandrow and Nina Dell Yager Donovan.

On August 8, 1942, Mac was united in marriage to Catherine Jean Olney, daughter of George Olney and Naomi K. Howard Olney. Preceded in death by two sisters, Viola (William) Puckett, Georgia (Gerry) O’Brien and three brother Emmet (Hazel) Donovan, Aubrey (Nadine) Donovan and infant, brother-in-law Bernard Hartman and sister-inlaw Joan Plataka.

Mac owned and operated “Donovan Garage and Wrecker Service” for 47 years in Holliday.

He was instrumental in the design of the extendable boom for the 850 Holmes Wrecker. He was a member of the Mark Twain Country Club and a board member for 18 years. In addition to serving on the board, he designed and constructed the cart sheds and assisted with grass greens. He attended Holliday Christian Church and assisted in many improvement projects. In his earlier years, Mac enjoyed racing stock cars. He, also, enjoyed pheasant hunting in South Dakota, quail hunting, woodworking projects, raising cattle, playing cards, reading and watching westerns.

He is survived by his wife of the home, daughter Nina Kay (Todd) Milenius, two grandchildren Rachel Catherine

Cecil “Mac” Donovan

and Mac David Milenius of Rocky River, Ohio; a nephew they raised Cecil Francis (Donna) Vance, Seneca, brother-in-law Justus “Pete” (Margaret) Olney, Holliday, sisterin-law, Margaret Ruth Hartman, Boonville, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mac’s honor to “Mac Donovan Foundation” at the Paris National Bank (118 N. Main Street, Paris, MO) the foundation will support the community youth golf programs.

Donations can also be made to the Holliday Christian Church (Route A, Holliday, Mo).

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m., at the Holliday Christian Church with Reverend David Holmes officiating. Visitation was Friday, March 6, from 4-7 p.m., at Agnew Funeral Home, in Paris.

Pall Bearers - Bob McKinney, Bob Riley, Donald Bryan, Charlie White, John Gibbs and Dale Donovan.

Burial was in Bethel Cemetery in Holliday.

Hazel Virginia Sparks Davis Hazel Virginia Sparks Davis 1922-2015

Hazel Virginia Sparks Davis, 91, of Jefferson City, formerly of Shelbina, began her heavenly journey at 6:08 a.m. March 1, 2015. She was surrounded by family at her home.

Hazel was born July 23, 1922, in Monroe County, the daughter of William Owen and Teresa Gessler Sparks.

On March 22, 1946, she married Arnold Eugene Davis in New London. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1997.

She is survived by five children: Charlotte Carter and husband Irving “Panama” of Waldorf, Md.; Bill Davis and Bobi of Palmyra; Peggy Davis and Teresa Davis of Jefferson City; and “Bubbles” Davis and wife Sandy of Palmyra.

Also surviving are six grandchildren: Paula Williams of Glendale, Ariz.; Sto’rmi Looney and husband Baylen of Waldorf, Md.; Terri Kingsley and husband Jeffrey of Hughesville, Md.; Jordan Davis and wife Samantha of Holts Summit; Shelby Davis of Kirksville; and Chance Davis of Palmyra; and one step-granddaughter, Kaelee Miles and husband J.T. of Paloma, Ill. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren: Cymone Rieger of Phoenix, Ariz.; Charrawn Manuel of Glendale, Ariz.; Jourdan Looney and Joshua Looney via Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.: Brandon Waddlington of Durham, NC; and Jeremiah Looney of Waldorf, Md. Also three step grand-granchildren: Kruze, Christian and Camden Miles of Paloma, Ill.; and three greatgreat-great grandchildren: Domnyk and Kingston of Phoenix and Julius of Glendale, Ariz.

Hazel is survived by one sister, Dorcey Wilt of Shelbina, and one sister-in-law, Madeline Sparks of Shelbina.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Elmer Sparks, Dale Sparks and infant Willie Lawrence Sparks; and her childhood confidante, 3 year old sister Florence Constance Sparks. We cannot forget Sparky, her favorite dog ever, who could talk.

Hazel was born with a happy gene that remained,

even after she suffered a stroke 11 years ago and later vascular dementia from it. She never complained about the stroke effects and worked through them, just as she handled life throughout her 92 years. That happiness lasted until she passed. Her mission in life was to help others. She was famous for her baking, talking and gardening skills.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 6 at the First Baptist Church in Shelbina with Brother Jim Bolin officiating. Visitation was at noon Friday until the time of service at the church. Burial followed at Shelbina Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jordan Davis, Chance Davis, Denny Sparks, Gary Wilt, Leslie Wilt and J.D. Sparks. Memorial services will also be held at the First Baptist Church in Jefferson City at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Shelbina American Legion, Shelby County Senior Center or Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Online condolences may be made to: greeningeaganhayes.com

David Erwin 1937-2015

David Erwin, 77, of Paris, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at a Columbia Hospital.

He was born on June 1, 1937 in Paris, the son of Hart and Grace Wilson Erwin. He married Sonja Jones on August 11, 1958 in Paris, and she survives at home. Other survivors include two children; Doug (Tina) Erwin and Kim Hill, both of Paris; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

David worked for the Missouri Highway Department from 1959 to 2003, where he retired as District Supervisor. He, also worked for Herron’s DX Station, Tub’s Gas Station and Fluetsch Brother’s Mining.

He served on the Paris Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years and during his tenure he served as Assistant Fire Chief; and he was a member of the United Methodist Church of Paris.

Memorial services were held Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. at Agnew Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Marty officiating. Visitation was held from noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Private burial will be held at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Monroe County Cancer Supporters or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

1801 Westfall Dr., Columbia, MO 65202 These “Eagle” pictures (above and below) were taken

by Marvin Chapman. Mr. Chapman was born in Paris, in 1943 and has traveled all over the world.

A meeting was held at the Senior Center to organize a bird watching group. Watch these pages for more information or visit the senior center.

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1720 Crete Street

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COMMUNITY VITALS Rodney L. Haley 1952-2015

Rodney L. Haley, 62, of Eldon, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015 at University Hospital in Columbia.

Rodney was born to Francis and Frances (Perkins) Haley on August 23, 1952 in Moberly. He married Paulette Myers on January 19, 1974 in Canton.

Rodney graduated from Madison High School, and he received a degree in education and business from Culver Stockton College in Canton. He then received a Master’s Degree and Specialists Degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia.

Rodney was a devoted coach, teacher, athletic director, principal, superintendent and farmer. He taught business and coached at Northeast R-IV in Cairo. It was there that his girl’s basketball team went to The Final Four and took home second place. He then went to Callaway Co. R-III, New Bloomfield, where he served as the athletic director, coach, teacher and later principal. While there, his teams won numerous conference, district and state awards; his basketball teams went to The Final Four 10 times and won six state championships. Rodney received numerous Coach of the Year Awards in baseball and basketball and was elected to the Missouri State High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1997. Rodney became Superintendent of Schools in Canton, in 1996. He later moved to the Eldon School District where he continued to serve as superintendent until he retired in 2004.

He was an avid Cardinal’s baseball fan and his favorite player was Stan Musial. His hobbies included playing golf, watching Mizzou athletics, spending time with family and friends, and playing ball with his dog, Stella. Rodney also enjoyed spending time on the farm that he owned with his brother. He was looking forward to being a grandfather for the first time and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, brother-in-law; 3 aunts; 2 uncles; cousin; and mother-in-law.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Paulette Haley, Eldon; son, Justin Haley (Janelle) of Jefferson City; brother, Randall Haley (Paula) of Madison; brother-inlaw, Jim Myers (Lisa) of Monroe City; nephews: Sean Myers of Branson, Royce Haley of Madison, , and Nick Glydewell of Moberly; niece, Diana Glydewell of Paris; cousins: Connie Anthony of St. Louis, Ellen Embree of

St. Louis, Brenda Perkins of St. Louis, and Grant and Andrew Richardet of St. Louis, also survived by Ted and Nancy McNutt of Russellville, and other numerous family members.

Visitation was held on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 4-7 p.m., at the Million Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly. Funeral service took place at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, March 10, in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor David White officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Madison.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Friends of Animals Humane Society.

Carol Lee Billett 1934-2015 Carol Lee Billett, 81, of Perry, passed away at 1:05 a.m.,

March 4, 2015 at Monroe Manor Nursing Home, Paris.

She was born January 6, 1934 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of William and Esther Moran Hessing.

She was married to Richard Crary Billett on February 12, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and he preceded her in death May 26, 2011.

Survivors include: three sons, Steve (Holly) Billett of Perry, Ken Billett of Irving, Texas, and Doug (Michelle) Billett of Austin, Texas; one sister, Mary (Steve) Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska; ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Michael Billett.

Mrs. Billett and her husband moved here in 1986 from Minooka, Ill. She was a member of the Perry Baptist Church and the Perry Musique Club. She played the piano at the church for many years and worked with the ladies of the church on many projects. She particularly enjoyed music and sharing it with others. She also liked her flowers, baking and spending time with friends.

Services for Mrs. Billett, was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Perry Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Knight officiating. Burial was in Lick Creek Cemetery, Perry.

Visitation was held Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bienhoff Funeral Home, Perry. Pallbearers were members of her family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lick Creek Cemetery or Hannibal LaGrange College.

Online condolences may be made at www.bienhofffuneralhome.com.

Bryanna Conboy, left, receives a wining certificate from Barb Francis for winning a Poster Contest sponsored by Farm Bureau Young Farmers. All posters were hung on the walls to decorate Ag Night. APPEAL PHOTO

Lindsay Link served for jacs Restaurant at the Taste of Monroe County.

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