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Madison Christian Church Ladies Tea, on Saturday, May 9, from 2-4 p.m., will host a program by Author George Hodgman, on his recent book: BETTYVILLE. George Hodgman is a veteran magazine and book editor who has worked at Simon & Schuster, Vanity Fair, and Talk magazine.

His writing has appeared in Entertainment Weekly, Interview, W, and Harper’s Bazaar, among other publications. He lives in New York City and Paris. Come bring your book, listen to program and have your book signed.

ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TO MEET

MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE MAY 2

The Salt River Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 100 block of Hill St. in downtown Hannibal. All proceeds from the plant sale will be donated back to the communities that are represented by the Master Gardeners. There will be a large assortment of vegetable, herb, annual plants, and hanging baskets as well as Mother’s Day gifts, gardening items and books. For more information, contact Janet at 573-784-2584.

Please join us for our Special Musical Celebration at The 2nd Annual South Fork Church Homecoming, April 26, at 10 a.m. See more information on page 10.

PARIS FFA ANNUAL BANQUET APRIL 28

The Paris R-II FFA will hold their annual banquet on Tuesday, April 28, in the Paris R-II High School Gymnasium, at 6 p.m.

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Paris R-II FBLA and FFA shines at State Conventions

FBLA State Medalists, left to right, Shelby Powell-Wisdom, Teddy Ebbesmeyer, Ben Ebbesmeyer, Dakota Anderson, Jon Turner and Katie Otto.

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R-II FBLA sends five to Nationals

Members of the Paris High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter recently attended the 2015 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held on

April 12, 13, and 14 in Springfield.

FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. Over 3,760

members and advisers representing 450 chapters throughout the state met to elect state officers, transact business of the state chap-

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Paris R-II FFA excels at State

The Paris FFA Chapter won first in the FFA agricultural issues forum career development event (CDE) at the 87th Missouri FFA Convention. Left to right: First row - Bryce Dunlap, Carmyn Holmes, Kaylee Brown and Taylor Dye. Second row - Jessica Staples, Cameron Hunter, Chase Redington and sponsor Josh Bondy.

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(Top) The Paris R-II FFA Chapter won first in the FFA agricultural issues forum career development event (CDE) at the 87th Missouri FFA Convention.

Paris team members include Kaylee Brown, Bryce Dunlap, Taylor Dye, Carmyn Holmes, Cameron Hunter, Chase Redington and Jessica Staples. The Paris advisors are Josh Bondy and Elicia Hickman.

Teams in the Agricultural Issues Forum

(Left) Brant Francis of the Paris FFA Chapter placed fourth in the advanced prepared public speaking career development event at (Right) Regan Ragsdale of the Paris FFA Chapter won the Division I prepared public speaking career development event at the

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The Paris Friends of the Library annual meeting will be Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m., in the Roegge Room in the library basement. Local author, George Hodgman will discuss his novel “Bettyville” and will do a book signing at 6 p.m.

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Monroe County Democrat Club will meet on Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Santa Fe Christian Church. Susan Montee, Chair of the Missouri Democratic Caucus will be the speaker. Join us for lasagna and good fellowship on Tuesday, April 28!

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OATS will hold their annual Food, Craft and Garage Sale on Friday, April 24 (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Saturday, April 25 (7 a.m. - noon), in the Paris Library basement. Clothes, books, misc., homemade candy, cookies, cakes. All proceeds go toward a bus match.

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BY DAVID EALES EDITOR

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Success… Wow that is a word we can bandy around our local area these days can’t we?

The success of both our local FFA and FBLA programs is indeed amazing.

We have multi groups going to National competition. This indeed a witness to both the quality of our students and the quality of our teachers.

These National bound students are a varied group of participants. The Ag Issues team members include Kaylee Brown, Bryce Dunlap, Taylor Dye, Carmyn Holmes, Cameron Hunter, Chase Redington and Jessica Staples. The Paris advisors are Josh Bondy and Elicia Hickman. The team has some of the usual suspects of names seen in these pages frequently but there are also names that are not that common in the pages of the paper except in honor roll and a couple other sections. This is wonderful to see the diversity of our teams and their huge successes. Regan Ragsdale took home Freshman Public Speaking first place honors and Brant Francis was fourth in Advanced Speaking. Dairy Foods finished fourth, Brett Mason, Audrey Vitt, Kyle Popkes and Courtney Dickey; Poultry finished in seventh place, Alex Dreckshage, Rachel Batsell, Brant Francis and Laine Forrest; and Soils finished in seventh place, Ben Ebbesmeyer, Britany Williams, Betsy Embree and Payton Ness. Paris R-II FFA also received a fourth place finish in State Chapter Ranking.

FBLA has a strong core of students left by Mrs. Barbara Mason but indeed the fingerprints of new FBLA sponsor Ally Moreland can be found on these successful youth. She has thrown herself into the program full force and it is bearing fruit in her first year as she has two teams heading

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to Nationals. FBLA State Medalists include Shelby Powell-Wisdom, Teddy Ebbesmeyer, Ben Ebbesmeyer, Dakota Anderson, Jon Turner and Katie Otto.

Ladies and Gentlemen, these successes are not a fluke and do not happen overnight or by accident.

They happen with hard work. Hard work by both the students and the sponsors and teachers. Yes, teachers Josh Bondy and Erica Hickman get the credit in FFA and Aly Moreland gets credit in FBLA, while rightly deserved, this does not paint the whole picture on the canvas. It is the students’ other teachers, their administrators, parents, family members, siblings, coaches and even community members that help paint the entire canvas. It is the attitudes and drive of these dedicated students that helps finish that painting. It is this attitude coupled with the help of his school, family and community group that helps a young junior high student morph into a successful, confident and forward thinking successful secondary student.

Think you do not make a difference? You are mistaken – everyone makes a difference in some way, some small and others larger than they realize.

Yes, these amazing youth are to be celebrated, congratulated and praised.

But while you are at it don’t forget to pat yourself on the back for your part in that success. You deserve it!

Have a great week…

MY TURN

A Tax Break For The Least Needy

Making its way through the U.S. House Representatives is H.R. 1105, the so called “Death Tax Repeal of 2015”. This is a tax break measure that benefits only those wealthy Americans that have $5.4 million as individuals and couples with at least $10.9 million. This helps only the 5,500 wealthiest households in America and will cost the U.S. Treasury $269 billion over 10 years. This at a time when the government is trying to find funds to repair our aging infrastructure while seeking ways to decrease Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

At a time also when the income gap between rich and poor is wider than it has even been since the Great Depression, our legislative leaders are proposing a tax break for those who need it less than any other Americans.

The Estate Tax has been a part of our tax law since 1797 in one form or another and the current exemption of $5.4 million has risen over the last ten to fifteen years and there

remain numerous ways to shelter funds for heirs.

The justification for this massive tax giveaways is that the present Estate Tax hurts farmers and small business and it taxes money that taxes have already been paid upon earlier. Except that in the entire country only 120 small businesses and farms (100 of them large farm operations) were paying the Estate Tax in 2013. In addition, more than half of the value of estates worth of $100 million or more has never been taxed before and is primarily unrealized capital gains.

Our legislature leaders are proposing cuts in the billions from food stamps, Pell Grants for education and Medicaid benefits at the same time they are giving $269 billion to the two-tenth of one per cent of our wealthiest citizens who need it less than anyone else.

Do you still wonder why our Congress is held in such low esteem by most Americans?

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90 Years May 1, 1925 Miss Beatrice Barrow has been elected to teach the next term in the Poage district, south of Florida, at $85 a month.

The stork visited Mrs. E.A. Christian at the home of J.A. Kelly, north of town, and left a fine eight pound boy. He received the name of Stanley Edward.

Roy Power and Roy Evans brought in a white perch Wednesday morning that weighed 15 pounds and two ounces, about the fish hooked by local fishermen yet this year.

Jim Warren, young son of J.W. Warren of Paris, caught a mud hen on his trotline one day last week. He had baited his hooks with crawfish and the duck evidently dived after the bait and hooked itself.

Miss Mildred Brooks won third place “poetry reading” at the Northeast Missouri high school and literary contests in Kirksville last Friday.

They were thirty contestants and she went as far as the finals.

Miss Helen Payne, oldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H.C. Payne of Paris, will become the bride of Vernon Ford of Montgomery, Alabama, next week. Miss Payne has just closed a very successful term of school in the Snell district.

The annual JuniorSenior reception of the Paris High School will be held Friday evening of this week on the lawn of the home of Miss Emma Joe Priest.

75 Years April 25, 1940 There will be an open meeting at the old Mt. Carmel Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon, May 1, 1940. This meeting is called to decide on the time and method of disposing of the church building.

Everett Rollins Thomson enlisted in the Navy at Moberly. He is 18 years old, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thomson of Paris.

Mary Margaret McBride will speak at the National Convention of Press Women in Kansas City, April 27.

A letter to Mayor Guy Reed of the Paris Hatchery Thursday morning from state poultry authorities expresses the belief that both egg and poultry meat prices will rise, as the result of the occupation of Denmark by the Germans.

Stuart Bassett this week bought a lot 135 feet deep and with a 50 foot frontage, from Mrs. Alice Phillips. It is located on South Washington, across the street from the Frank Kirby and Harry Miers’ places. Stuart plans to build a five room modern home.

Miss Margaret Hunter, youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Hunter of Paris, was chosen as “Miss Paris of 1940” at the annual Progressive Club Beauty Show; with

Miss Arlene Heitmyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Heitmyer of north of Holliday as second and Miss Dorothy Voehl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Voehl of Paris as third.

Albert Sladek has moved his lawnmower sharpening machine to a room in the Sladek grocery building.

Miss Martha Kuntz and Miss Mildred Ball will attend the spring and summer term at the State Teacher’s College in Kirksville. Miss Ball has been re-elected in the McKamey district.

50 Years April 29, 1965 Kenneth Willingham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Willingham, has signed a contract to teach physical education, driver’s education and health.

Airman 3-C Larry B. Young, son of Mrs. Ruby E. Young of Paris, who will be graduated June 29 from the technical training department as a supply specialist at the Air Force Training Command at Amarillo, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Riley (Bob and Maxine), joined the First Baptist Church at Paris at the Sunday morning service.

They recently moved here from Madison, and assumed management of the M.F.A. Insurance Agency with offices on Main Street.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Batsell, owners of the Batsell Hardware Store in Paris, have bought the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Rodgers on Payne Street in Paris.

Mr. and Mrs. David Vaughn are the parents of their second child, a boy, born Monday night at Woodland Hospital.

30 Years April 25, 1985 One of the main gathering places of Paris youth has been sold. Big Dad’s Arcade and skating rink has been sold to Dale and Linda Jones of Paris. Owners of Big Dad’s, Milt and Jeanette Hendrix announced that the facility will have an adult skate on Thursday night, a general skate on Friday and Saturday, with Saturday being the Hendrix’s last night.

Come next fall, Jeff Hamilton will trade his familiar blue and white

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Coyote uniform for the purple and white of Southwest Baptist University Bearcats. Hamilton signed a letter of intent to play basketball at SBU in Bolivar.

The new home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davidson will be included in the Alpha Phi spring house tour which has been scheduled for Sunday, May 19.

Joe Kuntz was elected Post Commander of VFW 6999 for 1985 during a monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 10.

The Madison High

School Prom King and Queen candidates are: Mike Wood, Brad Bitner, Mark Forsyth, Susan Hulen, Christi Rogers and Lynn Bolin.

The Farm Management Team representing the Paris High School received a I rating at the 57th annual State FFA Contest held last Thursday and Friday in Columbia. Richard Ensor brought home a gold rating and Jon Hagedorn a silver award. Cory McLaughlin received a bronze rating.

40th District Representative Capitol Report

by Rep. Jim Hansen

Supplemental Budget Bill Approved (HB 14) While the Senate continued to make negotiations on the Fiscal Year 2016 spending plan slow and difficult, the House took action this week to approve supplemental funding for the FY 2015 budget. The bill that is now in the Senate appropriates more than $120 million in state general revenue for the remainder of the fiscal year that ends June 30. The bulk of that funding will go to the state’s Medicaid program to cover the cost of prescription drugs.

Funding items provided in the bill include: • More than $90 million in GR for the Medicaid pharmacy program; • Approximately $6 million for children in foster care; • $3.4 million for early childhood special education; • $4.5 million for overtime pay for Department of Mental Health workers; and • Approximately $4 million for health care for the blind House Approves Senior Savings Protection Act (HBs 636 & 645) The Missouri House approved legislation this week designed to protect older Missourians from financial exploitation. Known as the Senior Savings Protection Act, the legislation would allow financial agents to take action to prevent suspected fraudulent activity that could victimize Missouri seniors.

The bill passed by the House would let a financial agent refuse to disburse funds in the event they suspect a senior or disabled adult client is being defrauded. The agent would then have time to notify the family of the client and the proper authorities. Current law does not allow a financial agent to raise concerns to anyone not named on the account.

House Moves to Bolster Missouri’s Port System (HB 110) The House passed legislation this week that is designed to spur trade and economic development through Missouri’s port system. The legislation would authorize three different tax credits to create growth in international trade and cargo capacity for ports across the state. Supporters said the bill will lead to job creation and economic growth and that it is important to reduce traffic on Missouri’s highways by encouraging more cargo transportation by barge. The bill sponsor noted that investment in Missouri’s ports provides a 15 to 1 return. The bill also includes taxpayer safety provisions so that the tax credit will only be used if companies increase their use of Missouri ports.

House Approves Prescription Drug Synchronization (HB 198) This bill would prohibit a health carrier that provides prescription drug coverage from denying coverage for Continued to page 7

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R-II FBLA members going to Nationals... ter, participate in leadership and career workshops, and compete in the state leadership awards program. The 2015 conference was the largest conference in the event’s 57 year history Winning recognition at

the state conference were: • 1st Place E-Business—Teddy Ebbesmeyer and Ben Ebbesmeyer (Advancing to Nationals) • 3rd Place Entrepreneurship - Jon Turner, Dakota Anderson, and Shelby Powell-Wisdom

by Denny Hollingsworth Monroe Manor Nursing Home’s board of directors heard from two of its members regarding a recent meeting with an architect about a proposed addition to the facility, and reorganized during a meeting Monday night, April 13.

Guy Callison and Dick Fredrick made comments referencing their meeting last month with Rob Rollings, a Sedalia architect that has been contracted by the Manor in the past, about building a new, separate, stand-alone addition for the nursing home district.

Members are interested in discussing constructing a 12-private bed addition to the Manor’s grounds that would be located approximately 50-yards south of the main facility. The new structure would be built to state specifications designed for nursing homes — staffed by licensed personnel, installed sprinkler system, fire retardant materials, alarms, call lights etal. — but intended solely for senior living.

“We want to offer something different from the normal nursing home, or even assisted living environment,” Manor administrator Shari Embree said.

“If this comes to fruition, we will offer a 9,000-square feet accommodation where everyone will have a private room, controlling their own heat and air-conditioning units, countryside landscaped views, full private bathrooms and we’ll have a large carpeted common area with comfortable furniture, TV, faux fire place, and a central kitchen and dining area where if they wish, residents can assist staff preparing meals and then everyone, residents and staff, can eat together.”

“There won’t be long hallways to navigate, or strict schedules in the proposed facility,” Mrs. Embree says. “If somebody doesn’t want to eat lunch at noon, they can do it at 1 p.m., or whenever it suits them.”

Mr. Rollings told the three members of the board last month he’d recommend heating and cooling the proposed addition with ground-source technology and lighting it with the newest illumination available.

“The two biggest complaints I hear about half

century-old nursing homes,” Mr. Rollings said, “is they’re too dark and residents are too cold. We’ll eliminate that by making this facility lighter and let individuals control their own rooms’ temperatures.”

According to Mrs. Embree, this type of senior living concept isn’t new.

“There are enough of them already built that reliable statistics show residents in such environments are much happier and healthier, live and maintain their independence longer than those residing in traditional nursing homes,” she said.

Board members seemed to like the concepts they heard Monday night, but are leery of the costs.

Mr. Rollings estimates the new facility could cost as much as $1.2 million.

Guy Callison told his fellow board members the nursing home district could easily afford to pay a third of the price of construction and equipping the addition, however, would need to borrow the remainder amount to do the project.

“I’m in favor of doing something like this (building a senior living facility),” Mr. Callison said. “I think it’s going to be needed in the future, if we as a district want to stay competitive, but we have to have some assurance it will be profitable, pay for itself, and there’s a local market for it.”

Callison told the board the district needed to reach out to individuals and organizations and measure the community’s interest to see if there’s a consensus for such a large addition, urging members to talk with their friends and neighbors about the idea.

“If we do this, it’s imperative to have the community’s support,” the president said.

Leading the discussion about the proposed complex closed out Mr. Callison’s tenure as president of the district’s board. He told board members a year ago he would not stand for re-election in 2015, and he was true to his word Monday night. About stepping down as president, Mr. Callison briefly said with a smile, “It’s somebody else’s turn.”

Board vice-president Dick Fredrick, an 11-year member, was voted by his fellow members to succeed Mr. Callison and the for-

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(Advancing to Nationals) • 5th Place Future Business Leader - Katie Otto Five delegates from the Paris High School FBLA chapter will attend the National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Ill., June 29-July 2, 2015.

Manor board hears about addition proposal and elects officers

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mer president accepted the nomination and was elected vice-president. Russell Wolfe was re-elected treasurer.

Mr. Callison has been a member of the board since 2001 and president for the past 13 years. In that period of time the Manor of has experienced a modernization of its physical plant not seen since its construction in 1971 and 1972. The facility’s structure has grown by 40-percent. Courtesy of the Warbritton and Barnett families the district made three extensions of the nursing home: the dining room, administrative offices and Special Needs Unit were all expanded; taxpayers have footed the cost of both the new therapy building and garage construction, purchasing the former Carmen property, putting on the new roof, ceiling tile, carpeting, sheet rocking of rooms and remodeling the popular east day room. All projects proposed and encouraged

by Mr. Callison.

Mrs. Embree said no one knows all the things Guy Callison has done in support of the nursing home district.

“Guy has donated his time and equipment for innumerable things that would have not gotten done without his philanthropy,” according to the administrator. “I couldn’t begin to recount them and we could never repay him for his assistance.”

“Guy has been a supportive board member throughout all of the years that I have been the administrator. He is a mentor, friend and he is always looking for ways to better our community. There is no project that is too large.

He is the go-to Guy. “ “He has always been supportive of me personally and professionally. I think that many people feel the same way about Guy. He always sees the good in everyone and somehow manages to pull the best out of each person. I feel very honored to have been able to work with Guy over the last 10 years and although he will no longer be the president of our board, he is still going to be very involved.”

R-II members attending the FBLA Sate Leadership Conference were, left to right: First row - Robyn Batsell, Katie Otto, Hannah Bartels, Bobbie Wisdom. Second row - Shelby Powell-Wisdom, Dakota Anderson, Tanner Anderson, Teddy Ebbesmeyer, Jon Turner, Patrick Ensor, Russell Mitchell, Ben Ebbesmeyer. SUBMITTED PHOTO

2nd Annual Sunday Dinner with Friends of Florida, Sunday, May 3 The Friends of Florida plan a fundraiser dinner for their organization on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at 1 p.m., at The Florida Resort in the town center of Florida. This year the group will be honoring Mark Twain “The Riverboat Pilot.”

The seated dinner will start at 1 p.m. Menu will include salad, entrée, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Seating is limited; therefore reservations are suggested.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS APRIL 30. To make reservations please call Sharlene Hagan, Vice-President at 573-565-2400 or 850508-2809. You may also mail your reservation with the number in your party. Make check payable to Friends of Florida mailing address: Friends

Friends and Neighbors of Stoutsville will be gathering on Saturday, April 25, for a get together and exchanging information about Stoutsville in the by-gone days. We would like to see you there and please bring any photos you might have and we’ll let you view those that we have gathered up in the past. Also, any news articles from past papers or such as well as other items of interest about Stoutsville. We would welcome any family pictures also that you might want to share. There will be no program nor meal, as such, but we would ask you to bring any snack food that we may snack on along instead of eating a meal. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at all the items collected of news, pictures, and hopefully other memorabilia. Join us at 12 noon or so and let us enjoy your company.

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New construction, remodel, cabinets, doors, trim, windows, decks, pole barns, garages and more...

Monroe County OATS Bake, Craft and Garage Sale Friday, April 24 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 7 a.m. - noon

Clothes, books.

Homemade Candy, Cookies, Pies, Angel Food Cakes and misc.

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Food Plot Seed Day Saturday, May 2 • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

All Creatures Nutrition Plus Center (Paris Veterinary Clinic) 25010 Bus. Hwy. 24, Paris, Mo. Available Seed*: Grain Sorghum, Wildlife Mix, Corn and Sunflower * Some seed may be limited in quantity.

To cover shipping/handling expenses incurred in getting this seed, there will be minimal charges associated with the seed being offered.

This event is being sponsored by the following: Mark Twain Quail Forever, Agriliance, Paris Vet Clinic, CPS and The Missouri Department of Conservation.

For more information, call 660-327-4117 ext. 3

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Local area students attend Youth Agri-News Leadership Day in Jefferson City

by Maddie Breid

What are GMOs? The definition is GMOs are plants or animals whose cells have been inserted with a gene from an unrelated species in order to take on specific characteristics. How do GMO’s affect us? Genetically modified organisms are currently being engineered to produce plants/seeds that are able to withstand the application of herbicide.

Did you know GMOs have been a part of our food for the past 20 years. However, no genetically engineered animals have been approved for sale for human consumption in the United States.

Due to the lack of long term studies, it has yet to be determined whether GMOs are safe. There are three government agencies that oversee and regulate GMOs for safety; the FDA, the USDA, and the EPA. Some companies have now opted out of using GMO ingredients until further studies have been completed.

As with anything new, there are always pros and cons. I guess we will have to wait and see what the future brings for GMOs.

Monroe City Singers Spring Concert series “Come Travel With Me” will be the theme for the upcoming Monroe City Singers annual Spring Concert, which is being presented in Perry, Shelbina, and Monroe City.

The 46 member choir invites you to “travel” with them through 12 a cappella and accompanied musical selections including a medley from “Oklahoma”, a gospel arrangement of “America the Beautiful”, a contemporary arrangement of Pachelbel’s “Canon In D” and the moving choral standard, “The Awakening”. Other pieces include “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “When I Fall in Love” “The Water is Wide” “What a Wonderful World” and “I’ve Been Everywhere.” The concert will close with a rousing medley of bluegrass favorites “I’ll Fly Away, “When

the Roll is Called up Yonder” and “When the Saints Go Marching In” The choir is under the direction of Todd Richman and features Marsha Crowley and Hedy Rothfuss as accompanists. 13 singers will be featured in solos and small groups, as well as bluegrass instruments to accompany for the Monroe City performance.

Performance dates and times are Thursday April 30 (7 p.m.) at the Perry Christian Church, Saturday May 2 (6 p.m.) at the Shelbina Christian Church and Sunday May 3 (3:30 p.m.) at the Monroe City United Methodist Church.

Prior to the Monroe City concert, the Monroe City Ringers will perform.

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Those attending Missouri Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Day from Monroe County were from left to right: Ashley Kendrick, Paris FFA members Betsy Embree and Britany Williams, Madison FFA members Hannah Deaver, Jenna Stoebe, Annie Hancock and Madison FFA Advisor Allie Foster.

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The Capitol was bustling with activity as 441 high school students and their chaperons took part in Missouri Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Da, on Thursday, y April 9. This is the 21st year for the event, sponsored by the organization’s Promotion and Education Program.

The group, most wearing FFA jackets, visited when both House and Senate chambers were in session. The students were able to connect with legislators and several school groups were recognized on the floor of each chamber. Many received a guided tour to the top of the Capitol dome.

After returning for lunch, students heard from retired U.S. Air Force bomber pilot Lt. Colonel Raffaele “Tony”

Monetti. After graduat- learning as ambassadors.

Costs for the school ing from the USAF Academy, he flew the B-2, B-1 trip are underwritten by and B-52 bombers for 24 years. After retiring from service Monetti flew for the airlines as a 757 pilot.

An author of two motivational books, he is currently Assistant Dean of Aviation for the University of Central Missouri.

Monetti talked about FLY, an acronym for moving forward, living life to the 1110 Market Drive fullest and saying “yes” to the possibilities we are Mexico, Mo. presented.

Monday - Friday Other speakers included MFB President Blake 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Paris R-II FBLA sponsor breakfast School

MENUS PARIS R-II SCHOOL MENU Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 1

Breakfast Menu

Monday - French Toast Sticks • Breakfast Pizza • Cereal •Oatmeal Bar, Strawberries, Chilled Juice Tuesday - Pancake Sausage Griddle • Yogurt • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Fresh Apple, Chilled Juice Wednesday - Blueberry Sweet Roll with Lemon Glaze • Bagel with Egg and Cheese • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Peaches, Chilled Juice Thursday - Beacon Street Sliders • Yogurt • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Chilled Juice Friday - School Lunch Super Hero Day! Mini Pancakes • Biscuits and Gravy • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Strawberries, Chilled Juice

Lunch Menu

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Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 1 Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday - Battered Cod, French Fries, Cottage Cheese, Mandarin Oranges, Wheat Bread Tuesday - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Peas, Peach Cobbler, Wheat Bread Wednesday - Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patty, Fresh Oranges Thursday - BBQ Ribs, Roasted Red Skins, Cole Slaw, Country Apple Dessert, Wheat Bread Friday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Carrots, Strawberry Pie, Wheat Biscuit

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• The Hand & Foot Club was held on Thursday, April 16, with 10 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Pete Olney and Lucille Klingaman.

• Bingo was held on Monday, April 20, with 14 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Lin Donnelly and Marie Sinkclear.

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The Senior Center has two board member positions open for the next fiscal year - July through June, two-year terms. Sign up by Thursday, April 30.

Free meal for Your Birthday

The Senior Center offers a free lunch for anyone having a birthday that is under 60 years of age that have never been to the Senior Center before.

Paris R-II Cheerful FBLA students wait to serve breakfast, left to right: First row - Dakota Anderson, Bobbie Wisdom, Hannah Bartels, Shelby Powell-Wisdom and Katie Otto. Second row - Teddy Ebbesmeyer, Russell Mitchell, Jon Turner and Tanner Anderson.

APPEAL PHOTO Paris FBLA held their FBLA chapter would like Annual Pancake Breakfast to thank everyone who at the Paris High School purchased tickets and Cafeteria on Saturday, came out and enjoyed the April 11. breakfast.

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Stoutsville fans to gather April 25 Friends and Neighbors of Stoutsville will be gathering on Saturday, April 25, for a get together and exchanging information about Stoutsville in the by-gone days. We would like to see you there and please bring any photos you might have and we’ll let you view those that we have gathered up in the past. Also, any news articles from past papers or such as well as other items of interest about Stoutsville. We would

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Breakfast Menu

Monday - Cereal, Toast, Juice Tuesday - Pancakes, Bacon, Peaches Wednesday - Breakfast Pizza, Pineapple Thursday - French Toast, Bacon, Juice Friday - Cinnamon Rolls, Sausage Patty, Juice

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CHURCH NEWS

The congregation of Holliday Christian Church held services on Sunday, April 19 with Jane Akers serving as organist who opened services with the prelude. Reverend Holmes welcomed all in attendance.

Happy birthday wishes were for: Loretta Koch and four of her grandchildren with April birthdays, Bob Wisner, Greg Blakemore in Kansas City and Gary Wilson. The opening hymn, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”, was followed by pastoral prayer and Gloria Patri.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Ann Ragsdale, Gerald Roberts, Margaret Ruth Hartman, Phil Willoughby, Don Crawford, Dale Morgan, Lou Callis, Joyce Warren and Jim McKenney. Congratulations were extended to Regan Ragsdale on winning first place in the freshman division of public speaking at the State FFA convention. Gary Wilson thanked everyone for their good wishes following his shoulder surgery.

The prayer hymn, “Sweet Hour of Prayer”, was sung.

Pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer followed.

“How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” was sung as elders, Guy Callison and Phil Blakemore, went forward to serve at the Lord’s Table. Darold Thrasher and Johnny Ragsdale served as deacons. To close the communion service, the doxology was sung following sharing of communion and collection of offerings.

Scripture from Luke 24:33-48 was read as reference for the morning message, “Three Everlasting Qualities of Easter”. First, PEACE given to us to face tomorrow and its troubles with confidence knowing that problems will work out for the good. JOY – is hard to come by along with peace when we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders instead of turning our worries over to God in prayer. Number three – HOPE causes us to laugh for joy in the victory of Christ as the greatest person who ever lived and who continues to live in each of us.

The congregation stood to sing the closing hymn, “Dwelling in Beulah Land”. Singing was followed by prayer and “The Spirit Song” to close morning worship.

Following a time of fellowship and to enjoy refreshments, Jim McMorris opened Bible Study with prayer.

From “365 Things God Wants Us to Know”, Linda Wilkerson read “Jesus is the Way to the Father”. A reading entitled “The ABCs of God” was read by Diane Wilson. Jim then led the group in continued study of Chapter Nine of Romans.

Services begin at 9:30 a.m., each Sunday at Holliday Christian Church, followed by Bible Study at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

“All Glory, Laud and Honor” was the choir’s opening hymn for the Perry Christian Church’s worship service, April 19. Bonnie Berrey was guest pianist. Pastor Nancy Kellstrom gave the greetings and Call to Worship.

She introduced her mother and sister from Boonville as guests. On April 30 the Monroe City Singers will perform at the church at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

“Above All” was sung in praise. Chris DiMaria announced the birth of her first grandchild, Mackenzie Marie Doyle born on April 14. Wilene Asbury and Joyce Coleman were welcomed. Mary Lee Jorgenson will have a birthday on April 28 and the Elams will celebrate an anniversary on that date.

The prayer hymn was “To God Be the Glory”. Our concerns include Randy Smith, Georgia Belshe, Gina Bowling, Barbara Elzea, Jack Jaspering, Dorothy Woodhurst and Bill Wright. “Jesus Never Fails” was the choir’s response.

Pastor Nancy gave the communion mediation. “I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary” was sung before sharing the Lord’s Supper.

The choir’s special was “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”.

Jeannie Gay showed the children how Jesus opened the mind of the disciples and gave them hope.

Luke 24:36-48 was read by Wyatt Lewellen for the sermon, “All I Really Need to Know About Jesus”.

Jesus walked the earth in a human form and commissioned us to serve as witness to Him. He created peace and forgiveness in His followers. We need to Believe, Hope and Endure all things and spread this Good News to everyone.

“Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” was the invitation hymn. Pastor’s benediction was to be kind and sharing.

The service closed singing “Nothing But the Blood”.

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“Twenty-third Psalm” was the title of Pastor Kenny Sharp’s sermon with the scripture taken from that passage. The sermon started with everyone reading this together. It is a very well known reading for everyone -- believers or non-believers!! People have heard this many times at church, funerals, etc so it is a very familiar scripture. It starts off by claiming the Lord as our shepherd - we shall not want. We need to realize who God is in our lives -- He IS our shepherd and takes care of us if we will just let Him be in control. We have trouble letting go of that control, but if we would let go -- things will be as He plans. Jesus will never leave nor forsake us ever! Pastor Kenny compared our “shepherd” to a person who raises sheep and knows everyone of them individually and will go in search of one if he goes astray. Sheep will follow their shepherd because they know him. Are you following your shepherd??

Serving at the Lord’s Table were Dennis Kendrick, David Kendrick, Dane Kendrick, Sam Kendrick, Danny Sharp and Charlie Horstmeier.

Prayers for many friends and family members were shared with the congregation as well as praises for good things that have happened. Prayers were also requested for our country. Happy Birthday was sung to Gage Benskin and Glory Chase. Thank you notes were read from the Innovation group and from Tim Craig of the Shiloh Christian Homes. Gene Hagen sent his thanks for the get well card he received. A graduation invitation was read for Sierra Brown’s graduation for Saturday, May 16. A celebration will then be held in the fellowship hall that afternoon at 5:00. Everyone is invited to attend the graduation and also the celebration.

Susan Kendrick announced several upcoming events for Salt Saturday. A mission luncheon was held following church service with several in attendance. They will have their monthly youth group Saturday, April 25.

Tuesday, April 28, they will serve the Monroe County Democrat Club with a lasagna meal including homemade pies. This is a very active group and invites any young person to join in their mission work.

No Bible study will be held this week, but will resume next week with the study starting in Isaiah.

Sunday School is held every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Please come and join us!

Services Sunday, April 19 began with Patti Grimmett playing “For the Beauty of the Earth” on the piano followed by Pastor John Grimmett leading in prayer for Earl and Sharon Sweitzer; Curt Jackson; Bill Wright; Donnie Willingham; Glenn Campbell; Peggy Routt and Tish; welcome back Arla Eisenhower and praise for Bryan Carey family; the beauty of the flowers and springtime with all saying the Lord’s Prayer and the Responsive Reading from Psalm 1.

Debbie Carey led in song to “Holy, Holy, Holy”, “O Master Let Me Walk With Thee”, “Trust and Obey” and “Blest Be the Tie”. The morning special was “I Will Listen” sang by Patti.

Offertory was led by Max Tilt as Patti played “Amazing Grace”.

Sunday, April 26 services will be held at 10 a.m. for a combined worship/ musical with Paris Presbyterian with a carry-in brunch to follow. Everyone is invited to come help celebrate the 2nd Annual Homecoming Service, with food, fellowship and worship.

The Message “A Life Worth Living” was based on scripture from Mark 9:33-35 and 1 John 2:15-17 as Jesus had been traveling with the disciples He told them He would rise again. If you want to be really great, be the best to your brothers and sisters. “Love one another”, the greatest command. Anyone who has Jesus has the father - son - holy spirit. You have to learn to live in the world, don’t love the world nor the things in it love the Lord. The love of money and things is wrong - don’t stand with mockers, as John points to the world - even the world as it is today. Pride is a stumbling block to God. God gives us talents being blest materially to bless others. Possessions do not matter - they do not help you have a relationship with God. Our relationship with God is first and foremost - earthly treasures are not from God... Jesus came to show us a life worth living - look to Jesus! He lived as a man on this earth...

Think about what is really important in your life - the gift of life!

Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m., and everyone is invited to come hear the word of the Lord. South Fork is located seven miles west of Perry on Hwy. 154 then two miles south on blacktop Rt. E.

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Granville Christian Church will celebrate Mother’s Day a week early, on our next worship Sunday, May 3, at 11 a.m. The Granville Church annual congregational meeting will also be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3.

All members are urged to be there as we will be voting on new Bylaws. We will also elect deacons and elders and officers for the 2015-16 church year. Copies of the proposed Bylaws are available at the church the next two Sundays, April 19 and April 26. Copies may also be obtained by contacting Rick Baldwin or Rodney Coffman. For copies by email, contact Dale Ann Magruder at damagruder@yahoo.com.

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. Crafters, please 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 recently made $180 for Relay on our scrapbooking day.

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 re-creates you (May 3, 17 and 31). Sunday School is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday and communion follows on the weeks when we do not have worship services.

The Sunday, April 19 worship service was at 9 a.m., which was Native American Ministries Sunday. Those with Native American heritage were recognized.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry. Her message was, “Here We Go Around Again,“ using Acts 3 :2-19 as the scripture.

I John 3: 1-7 was the scripture read by Isabelle Wiesner.

The Little Sermon, “What are You Looking At?,” was given by Konnie Wilson.

The announcements: Monday, April 27, is Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m..

Sunday, April 26 is Pocket Change Sunday, worship at Wildwood Care Center at 1:30 p.m., and Youth Bible Study at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6, is Administrative Council Meeting 7 p.m.

The Paris Presbyterian Church will NOT HOLD services on Sunday, April 26.

We will be joining South Fork Presbyterian Church for services at 10 a.m. After the special worship service, a brunch will be held.

Chuck Brazeale gave the invocation after the prelude

by Kathy Miller.

Mark Bell gave the children’s sermon. He told the story, “The Three Little Pigs”. Their houses were built on sticks, straw and bricks. Only the bricks survived the Wolf ’s huffing and puffing. Jesus tells us about two houses built on sandy soil and rock. The rock is the secure foundation we have in Christ.

Brenda Ensor played the piano and sang, “It Is Well With my Soul”.

Reverend Wesley Hammond’s sermon was from Act 4:1-22, titled “Who Will Shape Your Life?”. If we are obedient to God we will face challenges as Peter and John did when they healed the crippled beggar. The religious authority challenged Peter and John because they healed in the name of Jesus. This was contrary to the belief of the authorities who were afraid of losing control. Peter and John gave up their personal lives for a life in Christ led by the Holy Spirit.

Announcements: Regina will be out of the church office on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to a National Secretary Conference.

Saturday, April 25, Quarterly Sunday School Teachers meeting has been cancelled.

Sunday, April 26, is Graduate Recognition Day and there will be a carry-in meal following the church service.

The First Christian Church held worship on Sunday, April 19, with Fred Vincent bringing the Morning Message in music and testimony. Annie Herron served as Worship Leader and Mary Beth Mitchell also presided over part of the service. Hazel Herron gave a Children’s Message. Congregational Hymns were “Praise Him! Praise Him!,” “He Lives,” “Fill My Cup, Lord,” “Living for Jesus,” and “We Will Stand.” Others participating in the service were: Elders Everett and Sharon Martin; Diaconate Jane Callis, Roseann Raines, Dede Mitchell, and Debbie Boulware; Acolytes Hannah Vaughn and Katelyn McGinness; Song Leader Mary Beth Mitchell; and Pianist Vanessa Forrest.

Next Sunday, April 26, the church will welcome guest pastor Fran Schnarre. Reverend Schnarre’s message will be “Do You Love Me?,” from John 21:15-19.

She will also do a skit for Children’s Time from John 21:1-14 on the Bible story of the miraculous catch of fish.

Doris Wilkerson, Chloe Bush, and Peggy Crabtree celebrate birthdays this week.

Announcements: Sunday, April 26 - Message by Guest Pastor Fran Schnarre; and Sunday, May 3 - Message by Guest Minister Steve Ridgeway.

Church contacts are (660) 327-4440 or fc418@centurytel.net. April Elder’s Helping Hands are Mary Beth Mitchell and Reva Sheffield. Congregational Representatives are Darlene Walsh, Bob Mitchell, and Jeanelle Hendrix. We extend the Good News of God’s Love through our worship, education, and service to each other, our family, friends, and community.

Everyone is welcome to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Thought for the week from Francis Frangipane: Christ’s humility is our armor, His love is our strength, and His forgiveness disarms demons.

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, April 19, with 35 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. The Lord’s Supper was observed and tithes and offerings were given. Rev. Holmes delivered the morning message, “Easter Qualities”, using Luke 24:33-48. All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Youth Group meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adult Choir will practice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. If you are able to volunteer to help mow and weed eat the church lawn, please sign up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board. Serving next Sunday: Danny Stith and Judy Harmon, Elders; Karla Salmons, Taylor Salmons, Hunter Salmons, and Kahler Mitchell, Diaconate. Danny Stith, Communion Preparer. All are welcome to attend the services of Madison Christian Church.

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Pastor John Grimmett

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service Easter Sunday, April 19. The ushers for this week’s service were Albert Sinkclear and John Hayhurst. Robbie Turner led the congregation into worship service with, “Amazing Grace.” Pastor John Grimmett read the announcements and asked for prayer concerns and celebrations. He led the congregation in a responsive reading from Psalm 1. Pastor John Grimmett led the congregation in a pastoral prayer and The Lord’s Prayer. The beginning hymn was, “Hear the Good News of Salvation.”

Danica Wormington performed a special music piece, “Easter Hymn,” on the piano. Pastor John Grimmett read the scripture reading from Mark 9:33-35 and 1 John 2:15-17. He delivered the message, “A Life Worth Living.” The closing hymn was, “O For a Closer Walk With God.” Robbie Turner led the congregation out of worship service with, “Standing in the Need of Prayer.”

Following worship service there was a carry-in dinner to honor our graduates.

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Rep. Jim Hansen

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the dispensing of any drug prescribed for chronic illnesses and would allow a pharmacist to synchronize the refilling of multiple prescriptions. Supporters say that the bill is for people who take a lot of medications each month. The legislation can help everyone with chronic conditions; however, it will help the older population most because they use the most chronic medications.

Pharmacies can long fill or short fill a prescription to synchronize medications to a certain fill time. The synchronization is not mandatory. The bill only provides an option for those who are constantly running to the pharmacy.

Volunteer Firefighter Deduction (HB 444) This week the House approved a bill that authorizes a $500 income tax deduction for a volunteer firefighter who completes at least 12 hours of a firefighter training program approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Public Safety. If a firefighter completes at least 36 hours of training, they may claim a $1,000 deduction. The legislation is a welcome way to reward those who dedicate themselves to keeping us all safe.

High School Equivalency Degrees (HBs 405 & 38) These bills were sent to the Senate this week and require, subject to appropriations, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to subsidize at least 50% of the examination fee for first-time high school equivalency test takers. It also allows the department to subsidize up to 100% of the fee for first-time test takers.

More Bills Many more bills are coming to the House Floor and being passed to the Senate as the pace of session picks up. Conference committees, made up of members of both chambers, will work to iron out any differences between the House and Senate. The state budget is currently still in conference committee and has not yet come back to the House for a vote.

The following is a list of bills passed this past week you may want to read about on the House website at house.mo.gov.

Crime of Animal Trespasses (HB 258) International Business Advertising (HB 918) CPR Instruction as a Graduation Requirement (HB 457) Tax Credits (HB 743) Inmate Medical Treatment (HB 129) Strengthening Families Act (HB 684) Visitors this Week I was glad to meet with several constituents visiting the Capitol recently. Visitors included FFA students, Paris High School students, Louisiana High School students, Lloyd Miller of the Monroe County American Legion, Brad Ayers and Steve Ayers of Ayers Oil Company, and Randy Anderson and Mark Abel of Abel Oil Company.

I look forward to hearing from you in these last few weeks of session. As always, feel free to contact my office with any questions or concerns you may have.

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

New Paris R-II Board of Education board members, Sue Walker, left, and Kathy Gilmore receive their oath of office. Board news in next week’s Appeal. APPEAL PHOTO

C-3 Kindergarten registration May 14

Madison C-3 Kindergarten Screening/Registration is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, for children not currently attending Madison C-3 Preschool. Your child must be five years old by July 31, 2015, to be eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year. Registration packets may be picked up at the Principal’s office. Please complete and return these forms to the Principal’s office prior to your child’s screening.

Current Madison C-3 Preschool students will be screened during the school day on Thursday and Friday, May 15. If your child is currently in Preschool, registration packets were already sent home with your child.

All children entering Kindergarten need to have proof of four DTap/ DTP/DT, three Polio, two MMR, three Hep B, and

Monroe City Singers

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rection of Connie Walker will present highlights from their spring repertoire including familiar folk songs “Aura Lee” and “Home on the Range” as well as selections from “the Wizard of Oz” There is no admission charge, however donations will be accepted to offset expenses. For more information you may call Bonnie Berrey at 573406-3060.

Callaway Livestock Center, Inc. Kingdom City 573-642-7486

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Feeder Cattle Sale Every Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Slaughter Steers & Heifers Monday 10 a.m.

Feeder Sale Report April 13, 2015 Receipts: 3,014 Hd. COMPUTER AVE - TOP 1537 Steers: Medium & Large Frame 17 300 & down................364.00-400.00 134 300-400 lbs...............321.00-378.00 359 400-500 lbs.................302.00-373.00 532 500-600 lbs................273.00-314.00 255 600-700 lbs...............244.00-275.00 91 700-800 lbs...............209.00-233.00 149 800-900 lbs..................198.00-209.00 1197 Heifers: Medium & Large Frame 34 300 & down..............334.00-425.00 129 300-400 lbs...............304.00-375.00 243 400-500 lbs...............258.00-300.00 282 500-600 lbs..............230.00-260.50 413 600-700 lbs...............218.00-234.50 65 700-800 lbs.................183.00-206.00 14 800-900 lbs................169.00-187.50 64 Bred Cows; Better Cows 2,000.002,500.00; Small; Old Thin: 1,400.00-1,800.00; 8 Pairs; 2,000.00-2,400.00; 183 Slaughter Cows, High Dressing; 115.00-128.00; Bulk: 105.00-115.00; Low: 90.00-103.00; Thin: 80.00 & down; 17 Slaughter Bulls: 135.00-156.00; Thin: 122.00-130.00; All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: 24 24 Steers & Heifers; Top: 163 Choice 2 & 3: 162.00-163.00; Mixed Select: 157.00-162.00

Toll Free 1-573-522-9244 for 24-hour USDA Market Report recording.

We appreciate your business, both buyers and sellers.

Please visit our web site at www.callawaylivestock.com

two Varicella immunizations.

During registration, you will need to provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, social security card, and proof of residency. If your child is currently enrolled in Madison C-3 preschool, we already have this documentation on file and would only need a copy of your child’s updated shot records before the first day of school.

If you have a child eligible for Kindergarten and they are not currently attending Madison C-3 Preschool, please call Madison C-3 Elementary at 660-291-4515, prior to May 12 to schedule a screening appointment.

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

Prayer: Eld. Helen Fugate Scripture: Eld. Sandra Enyard Bishop Long’s message was entitled: “Who are you looking at and Who Are You Looking To?” “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”- John 10:9-10

Jesus came to this earth that we might have abundant life. There are many obstacles and hindrances in life, but God has promised that we are overcomers in Him. So don’t let difficulties stop you or get in the way of his plan for your life; He is able and in Him we are more than conquerors. There are times our needs seem to outweigh our resource but the reality that Satan presents is superficial. The truth is Jesus is greater than the hardships we face. God holds our reality in his hand, and that reality is victory. Y our situation shouldn’t and doesn’t depend on our resources; it depends on God. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us!

Weekly service is times: Tuesday at 7 p.m., Thursday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and 7 p.m. God bless you.

St. Frances Cabrini

Father John Henderson

Mass times are Sundays at 10 a.m. Please pray for the Confirmation Candidates Teddy and Ben Ebbesmeyer and Sharon Schoonover that they will receive a deeper and fuller connection to God and the community of the faithful. Confirmation will be on April 22, at St. Mary’s Church in Shelbina. Also please pray for first Communion candidates : Elliot Key son of Kevin and Angela Key, Layla Young daughter of Yancy Young and Karry Young and Kloey and Charlotte McCurren daughters of Glen and Jean McCurren.

The Relay for Life fundraiser meal held on March 22 served 231 meals. We raised $2,303 for the Monroe County Relay for Life. Thank you to all the parishioners that donated food and time to this event. Also thank you to all the members of the community who attended this meal of good food and fellowship. Finally, thank you to Barb Nobis for coordinating this event.

Also thank you again to Barb Nobis for coordinating the Seder Meal. We had 50 people in attendance. We hope that you found the Seder Meal a spiritually enlightening experience.

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Jake Peak medalist versus Harrisburg

The Paris Coyote Golf team raised their record to 7-2 with wins over Harrisburg and Cairo.

Versus Harrisburg Jake Peak was medalist with a 39 and Teddy Ebbesmeyer was runner-up Medalist shooting a 51.

Scores in beating Harrisburg were: Jake Peak 39, Teddy Ebbesmeyer 51, Ben Ebbesmeyer 53, Shelby Powell-Wisdom 64 nd Dakota Anderson 74.

Paris defeated Harrisburg 207-255.

Versus Westran and Cairo – Paris defeated Cairo230-281 but fell to Westran 185-230. Jake

Peak tied for runner-up Medalist with a 43 just one stroke behind the meet medalist at 42. Team scores: Jake Peak 43, Teddy Ebbesmeyer 50, Brett Mason 72 and Brett Crigler 65.

In a quad match versus Salisbury, Cairo and Glasgow, the Coyotes did not have enough to score but Jake Peak shot a 45, Ben Ebbesmeyer 63 and Shelby Powell –Wisdom 78.

This week the golf team played at Centralia, Moberly and will take part in the LCC Tourney on Thursday, April 23.

PAris Coyotes, Knox County Tournament Third Place winners, left to right: First row - Collin Crook, Brent Hancock, Brett Miller, Jacob Pease, Jacob Wolfe, Kyle Popkes. Second row - Laine Forrest, August Hayhurst, Slater Stone, Jon Turner, Brant Francis, Tucker Gruber and Briar Hancock.

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Paris Coyotes capture third place in Knox County Tourney

The Paris Coyotes captured third place in the Knox County Tournament played in Edina on Saturday, April 18. The Coyotes defeated Marion County 9-6 in early action but fell to Scotland County 15-5 to face Knox County in the third place game. Paris gave Knox County an early lead but battled back to take an 11-7 win for the third place plaque.

Knox County Paris spotted Knox County a 5 run lead in the top of the first inning but battled back with 2 in the first, 1 in the second and 1 in the third. Knox County scored a pair in the top of the third and Paris trailed 7-4 after 3 innings.

The Coyote bats came alive in the fourth as Collin Crook and Slater Stone each had 2 run doubles in the inning and Paris plated 5 to lead 9-5. Paris added another two runs in the fifth for the final 11-7 score.

Paris pounded out 16 hits (Slater Stone 2, (1 double), Briar Hancock 3, Brant Francis (1 double), Tucker Gruber 3, Brett Miller 2, Laine Forrest 2 (1 home run), Collin Crook 2 (2 doubles).

Driving in runs were: Stone 3, Hancock 2, Gruber 1, Forrest 3, Crook 3.

Scoring runs were: Stone 1, Francis 2, Gruber 2, Miller 1, Jon Turner 2, Forrest 2, Crook 2.

Winning pitcher Tucker Gruber pitched a masterful complete game scatter-

ing 8 hits and surrendering 5 earned runs while walking 2 and striking out 2.

“We played very well our final game of the tournament to secure a 3rd place finish,” said Coach Mike Fible. “Tucker Gruber stepped up and did a great job pitching. Tucker usually plays more of a relief role, he was able to step into a spot start and throw extremely well to earn the win.”

Knox County Tournament Individual Highlights: Collin Crook: 6-10 with 2 doubles, 2 HR’s and 7 RBI’s Laine Forrest: 4-8 with 2 HR’s and 7 RBI’s Marion County Marion County jumped out to an early lead and after an inning the score was 3-1. However, Paris plated a four spot in the fourth inning to take the lead 5-3. Marion County knotted the score in the fifth 5-5 but Paris held Marion to a single run in the sixth while scoring 4 for the 9-6 final.

Brant Francis pitched a complete game allowing 5 earned runs walking 5 and striking out 9 for the win.

Offensively, Paris banged out four home runs – Slater Stone, Jon Turner and Collin Crook 2 all hit long balls. Coyote hits included: Stone 1, Briar Hancock 1, Brant Francis 1, Tucker Gruber 2, August Hayhurst 2, Jon Turner 2, Laine Forrest 1, Collin Crook 4. Crook had a perfect day at the dish going 4 for 4 with 2 ding-

ers, drove in 4 and scored 3.

Driving in runs were Stone 2, Turner 2, Forest 1, Crook 4. Scoring runs were Stone 1, Francis 2, Gruber 1, Hayhurst 1, Turner 1, Crook 3.

“We played well to start the day off against Marion County,” said Coach Fible.

“We continued putting the ball in play and having quality at bats against a tough pitcher. Collin Crook continued to have success at the plate going 4-4 with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs.” Scotland County Scotland scored all their runs before Paris could light the scoreboard. Scotland scored 2 in the first, 3 in the second, 5 in the third, 3 in the fourth and 2 runs in the fifth. Paris had 5 runs cross the plate in the fifth for the 15-5 final.

Offensively, Jon Turner and Laine Forrest crashed long ball home runs accounting for all the Coyote RBIs (2 for Turner and 3 for Forrest). Brant Francis 1, Tucker Gruber, Brett Miller 2, Turner 1 and Forrest 3 all had hits. Francis, Gruber, Miller, Turner and Forrest all scored runs.

Collin Crook pitched 4 innings while Breck Hancock pitched a third of an inning. Crook took the loss surrendering 9 hits, 13 runs (10 earned) walked 8 and struck out 3.

“Scotland County was out to stop our 6 game win streak,” said Coach Mike Fible. “We lost focus for a while during the 3rd and

4th inning and could not recover enough to get back into the game. A bright spot from the game Laine Forrest going 2-2 with 1 HR and 3 RBI’s and a BB. After the lost it sent us to play the 3rd place game against Knox County.”

In earlier non-tournament action Paris defeated South Shelby 17-1 and Marion County 235. Brant Francis and Jon Turner took home wins respectively. Versus Marion County Slater Stone, Breck Hancock, Tucker Gruber 2, and Jon Turner all went yard for a five home run day.

“We played extremely well again last night against Marion County,” said Coach Mike Fible.

“Hitting the ball very hard and quality pitching by Jon Turner the entire game lead us to our 5th win in a row. Offensively Tucker Gruber had a huge game going 4-4 with 1 double, 2 Home Runs and 6 RBI’s, he was a triple away from the cycle.”

The Coyotes will travel to Westran on Thursday, April 23 and play in the LCC Tournament on Saturday, April 25. See bracket this page.

Tucker Gruber helps himself at the plate with a bullet up the middle. Gruber was the winning pitcher in the third place game versus Knox County.

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“We played very well in our final game of the tournament to secure a 3rd place finish,” Paris Coyote Coach Mike Fible

Collin Crook has a great day at the plate versus Knox County in the tourney third place game. Crook went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 3 runs batted in and 2 runs scored.

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Senior Citizen’s Community Center Presents

Washington D.C. Our Nation’s Capital September 17-22

• Motorcoach transportation •5 nights lodging including 3 consecutive nights in the D.C. area • 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners •Two full day guided tours of D.C. •Tour features: WW II Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and more...

Evening guided monument tour and more...

6 Days, 5 nights •Thursday - Tuesday per person, double occupancy

Departure: Senior Citizen’s Center, Paris at 8 a.m.

For information & reservations contact Tara Sheffield, 660-327-5824 All this for $549 $75 due upon signing - *price per person based upon double occupancy.

Add $170 for single occupancy. Final payment due - July 11, 2015

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COMMUNITY NEWS Madison Panthers defeat Brunswick with timely hitting and solid pitching

Dustin Ketchem raps a ball through the infield for the Panthers.

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Dylan Apel shows off his fast ball as he rips off a strike for the Panthers.

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In recent baseball action the Madison Panthers have fallen to Bevier 18-9, defeated Brunswick 20-3, lost to Cairo 13-4 and lost to Salisbury 121.

Bevier Dustin Ketchem had a great game versus Bevier at the top of the order. Ketchem went 3 for 4 with a double and a home run and knocked in 4 runs while scoring a run himself.

Also having hits for the contest were Jacob Wandrey, Dalton Apel, Skyler Love and Josh Youse.

Driving in runs were Ketchem 4, Nick Craigg 1, Dalton Apel 2, Love 1 and Youse 1.

Dylan Apel pitched a solid game striking out 7 while walking 5 and allowing 5 earned runs.

Pitching in relief was Skyler Love (1 K, 2 BB, 7 hits, 8 earned runs), and Ricardo Gonzalez (2 K’s, 0 BB, 0 hits, 0 runs).

Bevier scored a four spot in the first inning

and added a single run in the second, 4 in the fourth and 9 in the fifth.

Madison plated four runs in the third and 5 in the fifth.

Madison played the game shorthanded, as some of its starters were absent at the FFA Convention.

Brunswick Dustin Ketchem again led off the batting order and scored four runs in the 20-3 victory over Brunswick.

Ketchem walked three times and was hit by a pitch. Dylan Apel drove Ketchem home in the first and was on base three other times scoring twice.

Tyler Bennett also was on base four times while driving in 3 runs and scoring twice. Jacob Wandrey was perfect at the dish with 2 hits and 2 walks and also scored two runs and drove in 2.

Blaine Love was on base all four times he went to the plate, scoring twice and driving in

a run.

Ricardo Gonzalez walked three times and was hit by a pitch. He scored two runs.

Nick Craigg singled, walked and drove in a run while Austin Freels singled, walked, was hit by a pitch and scored three runs while driving in a run.

Blaine Love pitched for the Panthers surrendering 3 hits, striking out 6 and walking 4. Ricardo Gonzalez pitched in relief with 3 K’s and a BB. Salisbury A double by Tyler Bennett drove in Dustin Ketchem who had reached base in the first inning for the Panthers sole run in their 12-1 loss to Salisbury. Benett and Jacob Wandrey accounted for 3 of the Panther 4 hits for the game with Ricardo Gonzalez adding a single.

Bennett pitched the contest allowing 8 earned runs while striking out 1 and walking 2. Dylan

Apel pitched in relief allowing 3 earned runs, 3 hits, 2 K’s and 2 BB. Salisbury scored 3, 5, 0, 1, 0, 3 in its six innings.

Madison scored their run in the first.

Cairo Dustin Ketchem, Dylan Apel, Jacob Wandrey, Nick Craigg and Nate Sims accounted for the Panther hits while Dylan Apel, Ricardo Gonzalez, Dalton Apel and Nate Sims had the games runs batted in.

Jacob Wandrey and Dustin Ketchem pitched for the Panthers surrendering the 13 runs (5 earned), striking out 4 and walking 9.

The Panthers faced Wellsville on the road on Monday, April 20, traveled to Keytesville on Tuesday, April 21 and travel to LaPlata on Thursday, April 23. The Panthers return home on Monday, April 27 to face county rival – Paris. The Panther host LaPlata on Tuesday, April 28.

Player of the Week Dustin Ketchem

Jacob Wandrey sits on a fast ball and grounds it through the infield for a Panther hit.

Wandrey was on base four times in the Panther win over Brunswick.

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Coaches Corner - by Coach Bryant Jones Highlights of the Week: Team win vs Brunswick

Player of the Week: Dustin Ketchem: Hit .333 this week with a home run and a double vs. Bevier on Friday Coach Bryant Jones heads to the mound for an infield conference with his pitcher, catcher and infielders during the Bevier game.

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Coach Bryant Jones congratulates Dustin Ketchem on his right field home run.

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Ricardo Gonzalez tracks down a foul ball and fires the ball back to pitcher Dylan Apel.

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It was a great week in that we finally got on the field and got some much need playing time. We had to play shorthanded for several reasons. We played 3 games without 3 senior starters. I thought the young guys really stepped up and gained some valuable experience. Josh Youse and Nate Sims played really well on the infield. Dalton Apel and Wes Luttrell played right field as well as it could be played. As the week went on we got more and more quality at bats and kids are starting to get comfortable in the box and be more aggressive. Dustin Ketchem is the prime example. He went up on the attack against Bevier and went 3-4 with a double and a home run. You won’t get results like that every game but those results are only possible if the process is right. We couldn’t continue going up and taking first pitch fastballs and being down 0-1 most of the time. Our batters were always in defensive counts We need to look at 0-0 as an offensive count like 2-1 or 3-1 counts.

Whenever we have guys out the others seem to be putting too much pressure on themselves to make up for it. Likewise, when guys are coming back they are trying to do to much to make up for being out. We just need to find some confidence, start believing in each other and trust the process. If we can stay focused on how we are doing things and let the results come form that, control our emotions after mistakes and not try to do too much to make up for them we’ll get better in a hurry. The skills are there, the experience is there, its just a matter of getting out of our own away mentally and emotionally. We have two weeks until senior trip that we need to make sure we practice and play together with everyone there and try to come together as best we can and hope the week off doesn’t set us back too far before districts. It’s all about who is playing the best in May when districts start. We’ve got four weeks to grow and get where we want to be. In the end, it doesn’t matter how many games you win in the regular season if you can win three in May. That was our goal at the beginning of the season and it still is.

This is all part of the process that every team has to go through to get to our goals.

Hopefully, we use it to our benefit and get to the level we want to be.

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Cheryl Shatzer honored for 30 years of service

Madison Cub Scout wins Pinewood Derby

William Morris

Grandson of local residents will graduate from UMSL College Cheryl Shatzer, left, with TPNB President Dan Putrah.

A reception to honor Cheryl Shatzer for 30 years of service with The Paris National Bank was held on April 9th with employees and members of the Board in attendance.

Cheryl began work on April 1, 1985, in the bookkeeping department and teller. She currently heads the bank’s data processing department and is the bank’s Assistant Cashier.

Cheryl and her husband, Phillip, reside in Paris. They have two daughters, Lauren, of Columbia, and Lindsey,

who resides in Springfield, with her husband, Carson, and two special grandchildren, Evan and Ryley. Cheryl has been involved on numerous boards and community organizations.

Bank President Dan Putrah presented Cheryl with a gift of appreciation for her years of service and thanked her for her dedication over the years.

Bank retiree, Jean Bell, composed and shared a humorous reading highlighting Cheryl’s work and funny stories.

HELP WANTED - PERRY FULL / PART TIME POLICE OFFICER POSITION AVAILABLE – PERRY, Mo. FULLTIME: Position requires 40 hours per week including nights & weekends. A benefit package of LAGERS, Medical/dental/life insurance, vacation leave, and sick leave is offered for full time employees.

PART TIME: Position requires 20-32 hours per week and will require some nights & weekends.

Both positions require passing a pre-employment drug test, a pre-employment physical, as well as a preemployment motor vehicle report/drivers license check.

This is general and varied duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves the responsibility for performing routine police assignments that are received.

Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigation and traffic regulation, and investigation duties in a designated area on an assigned shift which involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.

Applications can be picked up at Perry City Hall located at 127 East Main, Perry, Missouri between the hours of 8am-12pm, 12:30-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. All applications must be turned into the Perry City Hall by 4:30pm on May 15, 2015.

The City of Perry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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William Morris, son of Randall and Jennifer Wilkerson, grandson of Raymond and Rita Wilkerson, Marilyn and JW King, and the late William and Jean Morris, will receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Missouri - St. Louis on May 16, 2015. Along with his degree, he will receive a Creative Writing Certificate and an Honors Certificate, and he was nominated for the Robert Smith Writing Certificate Award. William worked as an editor for UMSL’s literary magazines Litmag

and Bellerive, including a summer internship with Bellerive. William’s work has been published in both Litmag and Bellerive annually throughout his undergraduate career.

He is the recipient of the 2015 Besse Patterson Gephardt Award for Fiction.

Off campus, his work is published or forthcoming online at Crab Fat Literary Magazine and Fiction Southeast, and he has work being considered by several other journals. In the fall he will enter the Master of Fine Arts program in fiction writing at UMSL.

Plotting For Spring

by Jamie Ebbesmeyer

It is that time of the year when the grass has finally turned green and even though not all days are “open window” days, at least the majority of them are. I tend to grudgingly suffer through the cold days of winter while looking forward to these warmer ones of spring. I must not be the only one with this mind-set as I have noticed that many people not only look forward to those warm days, but they also spend time planning for them. For many landowners, those plans include putting out a wildlife food plot for the animals that call their property home.

Food plots provide an energy and protein source for wildlife throughout the growing season and especially throughout the winter months. Food plots can be categorized as one of two types: green browse type and annual grain type.

Green browse type food plots contain vegetation that is consumed by the wildlife before the plants reach maturity.

Succulent new growth is tender, very palatable and readily consumed by wildlife. Plants used for perennial green browse plots are legumes such as clover, alfalfa, and lespedeza. Besides providing browse for large game, legume plots also attract a large amount of insects which are a vital food supply for young quail chicks.

Legumes plots are planted in either the spring or the fall of the year and once these type plots are established, they remain viable for three to four years. To maintain a legume plot,

Please join us for our Special Musical Celebration at The 2nd Annual South Fork Church Homecoming, April 26 at 10 a.m.

We will have gospel and bluegrass hymns, choir specials, and other great music. We will be serving brunch following the service. Menu: Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs, Fruit, Donuts, Rolls, Breakfast Casseroles and other treats - free will donation for the meal.

South Fork Presbyterian Church is located on Rt. E 4.6 Miles South of the junction of Hwy 15 and Rt. E.

mow it once or twice a year to encourage fresh re-growth. Avoid mowing in June and July due to brood rearing activities of quail that occur during this time period. Another type of green browse food plot is the annual fall plot containing plants such as turnip, oat, rape and brazica. These plots produce a lot of leafy material for the fall and early winter and have proven to be very effective in attracting deer, but need to be re-planted each fall. For any green browse plot to be effective, it should be at least 1 acre in size.

Grain type plots produce a food supply through the development of seeds or grain that is consumed (usually in the winter) by both large and small game. These plots are both a protein and Continued to page 11

Chase Harlan Cub Scout from Pack 128 first place winter at Pinewood Derby with stepfather and Cub master Doug Harrison.

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Chase Harlan wins first place at the Black Diamond District Pinewood Derby held on April 18, at LaPlata Elementary School. Chase belongs to Pack 128 chartered to Madison Area Community Betterment, Inc. Chase’s car competed again 49 other cars made

by Cub Scouts in the Black Diamond District.

Madison Cub Scout Pack 128 would like to invite boys from the first through fifth grade to visit our booth at the Holliday PTO Carnival on May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cub Scouting is about “doing”. Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the boys doing fun activities

used to achieve the aims of scouting: citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Come and experience some of the fun first hand at our booth with the Rain Gutter Regatta.

Also Cub Scout Pack 128 is ready to get outside and have some camping fun. The boys will be selling Camp cards to help raise funds to buy items to go camping. These cards sell for $5. The cards allow customers to purchase items discounted at multiple local stores throughout the year. For example Free Pizza at Casey’s General Store or $5 off $50 purchase at Orscheln Farm & Home.

Do You Need a Pet?

This dog is now at the Paris City Pound for pick up by owner or for adoption.

Adopt-A-Pet - Call City Office 660-327-4334.

Bike-A-Thon • Bike-A-Thon

We’re having a Bike-A-Thon for the 2015 Relay For Life of Monroe County. Children from pre-school on up are invited to join us for a Bike-A-Thon. Registration starts at 9 am. Come and enjoy donuts while checking out the fire engine. Activities start at 10 am including laps, bike safety instruction, drawings for prizes, followed by hot dogs for lunch. Categories include Preschool, K-2, 3-5, and 6th grade and up. Each participant will be entered to win a boys or girls bike for their category level. Other prizes include bike helmets, and much more. Each child will receive a Goodie bag. All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18, and must wear a bike helmet.

For more information, please contact Condra Walker at 573-473-2018 To participant, please have parent complete and return form below to school by April 28 2015. Then take bottom portion of form and staple or paste to an envelope and start fundraising!

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Macon Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Contest Named The 2015 winners of Macon Electric Cooperative’s Youth Tour to Washington Contest were named.

Macon Electric Cooperative’s 2015 Youth Tour to Washington Contest banquet was held on April 14, 2015 at the Macon Comfort Inn. The eight finalists in this year’s contest were: Ashlea Pennington – Atlanta High School, Jessica Davison – La Plata High School, Breanna Hancock – Madison High School, Dallas Lonis – Marceline High School, Joel Martin – Meadville High School, Amber Vannoy – North Shelby High School, Sara Christine – North Shelby High School, and Victoria Carothers – South Shelby High School (Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing).

These contestants vied for trips to Washington, D.C. on the Missouri Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour and Jefferson City for the Cooperative

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Youth Conference and Leadership Experience, and also for scholarships through Hannibal-LaGrange University To enter the contest, area high school juniors had to submit an essay based on the topic “You have an opportunity to open a business, but not just any business, a cooperative! Explain what your cooperative business will be and how you will go about starting it.”

The eight finalists were required to do a presentation – speech, multimedia or original movie – based on their essays. A judging panel at the banquet on April 14, 2015 scored the presentations to determine which trips the finalists would be awarded.

Winners of this year’s trip to Washington, D.C. on the Youth Tour are: Victoria Carothers, Breanna Hancock, Sara Christine and Joel Martin.

This year’s delegates will join with other youth from across the state to make the trip to our Na-

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tion’s capital on June 12, 2015. The Youth Tour program extends beyond Missouri and each year there are more than 1,500 high school juniors in Washington, D.C. at the same time for this exciting event. The trip will include visiting many historical sites of Washington, D.C. and observing our government in action.

In addition to touring the capital, they will participate in an informative question and answer session with congressional leaders and much more.

They will return June 18, 2015.

In addition to the trips to Washington, D.C., Hannibal-LaGrange University awarded $2,000 scholarships to Victoria Carothers and Breanna Hancock for having the overall highest scores in the contest.

Winners of this year’s trip to the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) in Jefferson City are: Jessica Davison, Ashlea Pennington, Dallas Lonis and Amber Vannoy.

Each of these young people will attend a three day youth conference designed to help high school students learn about electricity, electric cooperatives, Missouri government and to help them develop leadership skills.

They will leave on July 15, and return on July 17.

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Youth Tour winners photo – Left to right: Victoria Carothers, Sara Christine, Joel Martin and Breanna Hancock.

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Plot Seed Day - Saturday, May 2

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energy source for wildlife. Grain type plots are planted to field crops such as corn, soybeans, sorghum, or wheat. Often times, other seeds such as millet, buck-wheat and forage sorghum are added to further enhance these for smaller game. Planting a variety and mix of seed creates a “smorgasboard” for wildlife to choose from. Grain type plots usually require some level of fertilization to be productive. It is recommended that a soil sample be taken prior to the planting to determine the soil amendments (fertilizer/lime) necessary.

To be effective, grain type plots should be at least 1/2 acre in size, but can be larger. Once a grain type food plot area has been established, one half of the food plot can be left idle each year, creating a fallow area. This fallow

area will grow up in annual weeds (esp. foxtail and ragweed) which are a good food supply for quail and other grassland birds.

The following year, the fallowed area is planted to grain and the previously planted ara is left fallow.

The Mark Twain Quail Forever Chapter will hold their annual Food Plot Seed Day on May 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Paris Veterinary Clinic (25010 Bus. Hwy 24, Paris). Seed avail-

able will include: grain sorghum, corn, soybean, sunflower and a wildlife mix. To cover the shipping and handling costs associated with this seed, a minimal donation will be requested. Some seed may be limited in quantity. For more information about seed day or food plots, please contact Jamie Ebbesmeyer, MDC Private Land Conservationist at 660-327-4117, ext. 3 or via e-mail at james.ebbesmeyer@mdc.mo.gov .

Whirlpool • GE • Fisher Paykel Appliances Sales & Service

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P A R I S

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Since 1892

Dane Kendrick

Insurance for Farm, Home, Business 125. W. Monroe P.O. Box 267 Paris, MO 65275

Sherry Cross • Pamela Fuemmeler Joyce Arnett - Preparer

Phone: 660-327-5203 Fax: 660-327-6303 Home: 573-685-2355

113 W. Monroe • Paris, Mo. • 660-327-4601 209 N. Main St., Paris, MO 65275

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If you are looking for senior housing call Glenda Miller!

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Putnam Tire & Storage

Monroe County Service Company

Owner/Operator: David Putnam Hwy 15 & 24, Paris 660-327-4276

425 North Main Street

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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CLASSIFIED ADS REAL ESTATE

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

35969 Monroe Rd . 670 Perry MO. 2 bed, 1 bath cabin on 1.07 acres. 24x40 Pole barn. Property adjoins Corps Ground. Asking $105,000 fully furnished! Seller will sell without furnishings.

12170 Audrain County Rd. 935. 5 bed, 3 bath 2 car garage 2700 sqft home on 4.11 acres just minutes outside Mexico MO. Great looking home, 1 year home warranty plan provided! $189,900!

21722 Monroe Road 215 Holliday, MO. Country living on 7 acres! 3 beds, 1.5 baths on full basement. Price Reduced! $99,900!

615 W. Locust St Paris, MO. 3 bed, 1 bath home with attached 2 car garage. Nice home, does need a little TLC asking $52,500!

716 Sherwood Rd. Paris, MO. 3 bed, 2 bath all brick ranch home. New Carpet! Updated kitchen cabinets, newer windows! 2142 sqft with over sized attached garage and a 18x30 heated shop. REDUCED $145,000.

625 Pitts Street Paris, MO. 3 bed 2 bath home with an oversized attached garage. Large living room and gas fireplace. Asking $49,900!

We need your listings! We are experiencing a flood of sales this early Spring and with nicer weather coming its just going to get better! Call us today and talk about what we can do for you to get your property SOLD!

Dry Dock Tonya is Back!

“Prime Rib Special Friday and Saturday” HOURS:

Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 -8 p.m.

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

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

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

PUPPIES

HELP WANTED

Purebred Weimaraner Puppies! Born: Jan. 29, 2015. All Females $700.00/each Call: (570)758-2673...............15-1t

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SERVICES

Monroe City Manor Care Center is looking for Part Time CNA’s for Evening Shift.

Apply in Person 1010 Hwy. 24 & 36 E Monroe City, MO 63456 EOE

Need to get your lawn mower ready? Call Jim at 573-721-5195 or 573-7210026. I work on all brands. ........................................15-2t

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

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

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Contact your local agent!

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SERVICES

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

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Now Excepting All Major Credit Cards POSTED

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.

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

Floating Catfish Food

Sportmans Choice 32%

$14.50 Twillman Feed & Seed 573-581-2256 • Mexico

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

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DUMP TRUCKING Clifford Blackaby 33388 Monroe Rd. 670 Stoutsville, MO 65283

Call Today!

Cell: 573-473-7468

Be Part of the MoDOT Team!

MoDOT IS NOW HIRING FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKERS FOR THE SHELBINA, PARIS, PALMYRA, HANNIBAL AND WARRENTON MAINTENANCE FACILITIES Join a team environment to help the Missouri transportation system progress! MoDOT is now hiring quality individuals with a good work ethic and positive attitude.

Maintenance workers perform general duties related to maintaining Missouri’s roadways and facilities. Starting salary for these opportunities is $13.74/hour with complete benefit package.

Qualified applicants will have a valid operator’s license and a passing grade on the written portion of the CDL exam; or a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions.

To be considered for these opportunities apply on-line at www.modot.org by May 4, 2015.

Drug Free Work Environment Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

HELP WANTED Paris R-II is seeking a Transportation/Maintenance Director. Qualifications: Must have CDL with proper endorsements. Knowledge of routing and scheduling of school buses. Understanding of vehicle operation and maintenance. Knowledge of basic construction, maintenance, security, grounds keeping, and custodial operations. Must have good management and organizational skills. Experience preferred but not required.

Applications are available at Central Office, 740 Cleveland Street, Paris, Mo., or http://paris.k12.mo.us.

Paris R-II is an EOE.

NOW HIRING MEXICO PLANT Spartan Light Metal Products, LLC is a family owned industry leader in custom die cast aluminum and magnesium products. Manufacturing includes automated die casting, machining and assembly operations, engineered solutions at our Mexico Missouri Facility. Join our team of multi-skilled associates who work together to produce the finest die castings in the WORLD! We are looking for GREAT TEAM MEMBERS with high motivation and a positive attitude that are looking for great pay, a stable environment and career opportunities.

We currently have a Toolmaker position available; the following skills are preferred: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Proficient working knowledge of all tool room machinery and tools, tig welding and welding of tool steel • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a tool room environment.

• High school diploma or GED. • CNC Experience • Blue print reading • GD & T • Certification in machine shop technology.

• Strong Mechanical / Technical Aptitude • Good communication and teamwork skills • Problem solving/problem assessment skills • Strong Customer Service • Die Casting Experience a plus What does Spartan have to offer?

1. A GROWING COMPANY WITH MANY OPPORTUNITIES! 2. One of the SAFEST MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS you will find.

3. One of the CLEANEST MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS you will find.

4. Some of the best benefits in this area.

If you are looking for employment, please come by and fill out an application: Spartan Light Metal Products – Mexico Missouri Facility 2510 Lakeview Road Mexico, MO 65265 Or E-mail: Kancell@spartanlmp.com Reference in Subject Line “Toolmaker” We are proud to be a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR SALE FOR SALE For Sale: Intex 4’x14’ round metal frame pool.

New liner used 1/2 summer. 2 new pump filters Krystal clear salt water cleaning system used 1 summer. 1-40 pound bag pool salt. All manuals with DVD instructions.

Good buy at first $200.

660-833-7007 - Paris

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THANK YOU I would like to say thank you to everyone who helped in any way with my auction.

It was greatly appreciated!

Wilda Gregg

Dear Friends, Neighbors & Loved Ones

This is a small note to everyone for the love we received on our 60th wedding anniversary. We received so many cards, calls and visits. What a pleasure we had for weeks and then the small dinner party Brenda treated us with, the decorations were so special. Thanks Brenda, Kelly and Jeff and all the grandkids. It will always be a precious time.

Love Richard & Ida Jean

The family of Lucille Ramsey wishes to say “thank you” to all of you that made our difficult time easier. A special thanks to Monroe Manor Nursing Home and staff for all the care and compassion shown to mom during her stay.

Thank you Agnew Funeral Home for your compassion to our family and also to Rev. Donna Scott for the inspirational service and Brenda Duncan for the beautiful song. Thank you especially to our great friends and family for being there with cards, food, flowers, calls, thoughts and prayers. It’s been a tough time but with all your help and continued friendship, support and God’s care we will make it.

Paul & Janeen Scobee & Family Howard & Karen Ramsey & Family

Thank You

The family of Marjorie Wood would like to thank everyone for the memorial gifts, cards, food and prayers extended to us during the time of mom’s passing. Your memorials made it possible to make a nice donation to St. Luke’s Hospice, in Bethlehem, Pa. We want to express our appreciation with a special thanks to Jim Reinhard and staff Lorie and Rev. Scott for the beautiful services and to Martha Cullifer and the women of the Methodist Church for the wonderful lunch.

Randy and Toni Monsen and Families Debra and Norm Fecteau and Families Darby and Edwin Dallatore and Families Susie Little and Families

HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED

OUTREACH COORDINATOR Responsible for the organization’s advertising, community relations, and outreach to individuals with disabilities. For more information, go online to www.neilscenter.org. Position open until filled.

Full-time with full benefits.

Resumes can be mailed or dropped off:

NorthEast Independent Living Services c/o Executive Director 909 Broadway, Suite 350 Hannibal, MO 63401

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Paris R-II FFA shines at State Convention... Continued from front Brant Francis

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the 87th Missouri FFA Convention. Sixteen individuals were selected from six districts to compete at the state level. Francis‚ advisors are Josh Bondy and Elicia Hickman Advanced prepared public speakers deliver a six- to eight-minute speech based on an agricultural topic they have selected and researched. The contestants present their speech for a panel of judges and then undergo an additional five minutes of questioning. The judges base their decision on the information presented orally, speech content, student knowledge of the subject, delivery of the speech and answers to questions. MFA Inc. sponsors the event.

Regan Ragsdale

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87th Missouri FFA Convention. Sixteen students from six districts were selected to compete at the state level.

Ragsdale‚s advisors are Josh Bondy and Elicia Hickman.

Division I prepared public speakers deliver a threeto four-minute speech based on an agriculture topic they have selected and researched. The contestants present their speech in front of a panel of judges and then undergo an additional three minutes of questions.

The judges base their decision on the information presented, the student‚s knowledge of the subject, the delivery of the speech and the answers to the questions.

MFA Inc. sponsors the event.

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CDE create a presentation that focuses on an important agricultural issue faced by their community. Team members then give their presentation at least five times to community organizations before competing in the event.

Sponsored by the Northwest Missouri State University, Agriculture Department, this contest is one of many ways the FFA prepares student members for career success. CDEs engage student learning and make a real connection to lifetime goals.

The Missouri FFA has 25,829 members representing 338 chapters. The national organization has more than 610,000 members representing 7,665 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Paris R-II FFA State Results State Chapter Rank - 4th

Ag Issues - State CHAMPS (Advancing to Nationals) - Chase Redington, Taylor Dye, Kaylee Brown, Bryce Dunlap, Jessica Staples, Cameron Hunter, Carmyn Holmes

Freshman Speaking Regan Ragsdale - 1st Place Advanced Speaking Brant Francis - 4th Place Dairy Foods - 4th Brett Mason, Audrey Vitt, Kyle Popkes, Courtney Dickey Poultry - 7th Alex Dreckshage, Rachel Batsel, Brant Francis, Laine Forrest Soils - 7th Ben Ebbesmeyer, Britany Williams, Betsy Embree, Payton Ness

Brant Francis receives second place in proficiency Brant Francis of Paris, received the second-place Missouri FFA Diversified Livestock Production Entrepreneurship and Placement Combined Proficiency Award at the 87th Missouri FFA Convention.

Francis, a senior at Paris R-II High School, is the son of Tony and Barb Francis. He is a member of the Paris FFA Chapter. His chapter advisors are Josh Bondy and Elicia Hickman.

Francis‚ supervised agricultural experience consists of raising sheep and beef cattle. He received his first lamb at a young age and has increased his herd over the years. He learned to give veterinary care, deliver lambs and balance an animal‚s diet to maximize growth. He is also responsible for deciding which animals go to the market and which animals are bred.

As an FFA member, Francis has attended national and state conventions, Washington Leadership Conference, and HYMAX (Helping Youth Maximize their Agricultural eXperiences) Academy. He also has exhibited his animals at the Missouri State Fair.

Outside of FFA, Francis is a member of the American Southdown Breeders Association, Missouri Junior Shorthorn Association and the Missouri Cattlemen‚s Association. He also is a member of the varsity basketball and baseball team.

Francis plans to attend college and grow his operation.

Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excel as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees or volunteers while gaining hands-on career experience. Diversified Livestock Production Entrepreneurship is one of 50 proficiency award areas recognized at state level.

The Area 2 Agriculture Teachers Association sponsors this award.

Paris FFA member Brant Francis receives the Missouri Youth in Agriculture Scholarship from Youth in Agriculture Committee members during the 87th Missouri FFA Convention, April 16-17, in Columbia, Mo. Pictured from left, Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director; Wayne Yokley, Youth in Agriculture Committee chairman; Brant Francis; Rodney Heimer, Youth in Agriculture Committee vice chairman; Wendy Faulconer, Missouri State Fair Foundation executive director. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Francis receives Missouri Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Paris

FFA

member

Brant

Francis

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Missouri Corn Scholarship awarded to Brant Francis

The Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee is pleased to award a 2015 Missouri Corn Scholarship to Brant Francis of Paris. Francis will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council to help pay for his continuing education.

Brant is the son of Tony and Barb Francis. He is a senior at Paris R-2 High School and plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia where he will study animal science.

This is the nineteenth year Missouri Corn Scholarships have been available for high school and college students. High school applicants must be in their senior year and Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area. They must also plan to attend a two- or fouryear Missouri college or university and major in agronomy or related subject. College applicants must also be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area and be a junior enrolled in a Missouri four-year college or university majoring in the field of agronomy or related subject.

Applications for the

2016 Missouri Corn Scholarship Program will be available online after Dec. 15, 2015. Learn more about Missouri Corn by visiting www.mocorn.org.

the Missouri Youth in Agriculture Scholarship from Youth in Agriculture Committee members during the 87th Missouri FFA Convention, April 16-17, in Columbia, Mo. Pictured from left, Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director; Wayne Yokley, Youth in Agriculture Committee chairman;

Brant Francis; Rodney Heimer, Youth in Agriculture Committee vice chairman; Wendy Faulconer, Missouri State Fair Foundation executive director.

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COMMUNITY VITALS Obituaries ✝ CLAIR WAYNE ELSBERRY

1936-2015

Clair Wayne Elsberry, 79, of Jefferson City, died Thursday, April 16, 2015, at California Care Center.

He was born on February 6, 1936, in Madison, the son of the late Glenn and Velma Southern Elsberry.

He was married to Bonnie Rae Roberts.

He was later married on September 26, 1998, in Jefferson City to Patricia “Trish” Pearman Howell who survives at the home.

A 1954 graduate of Madison High School where he was valedictorian and class president, Mr. Elsberry pursued various educational opportunities in highway engineering, personal development, and political management.

Following graduation he was employed with the Missouri Highway Department for eighteen years in all phases of highway and bridge construction.

From 1968 to 1972 he was actively involved in the Trenton and Missouri Jaycees, receiving numerous service awards.

He served as City Engineer and Assistant to the Mayor in Trenton, Missouri, for a year before being appointed Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party from 1973 to 1976.

He served as Coordinator of statewide volunteers for the “Danforth for Senator” and “Bond for Governor” campaigns in 1976, and was briefly on loan to the “Ford for President” campaign in Missouri.

From 1977 to 1995 he served as Special Assistant to United States Senator John C. Danforth, and in 1995 was appointed Coordinator for Grants and Projects for U.S. Senators Christopher S. Bond and John D. Ashcroft.

From 1997 until his retirement in 2005, Mr. Elsberry was employed parttime with Larry’s Motor Sports which allowed him to pursue his great passion for motorcycling. He was an avid collector of motorcycles, guns, cars, and toy models.

Other survivors in-

Clair Wayne Elsberry

clude one son, Jerry (Renee) Elsberry, Stoutsville; one daughter, Jeneane (Jim) Diffenderfer, Perry; one step-daughter, Shay (Jim) Bond, Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Erica (Aaron) Shaffer; Emily (Jeff) Gares; Kristin Elsberry; Zach Elsberry; and Blake Elsberry; two step-grandchildren, Mallory (Curtis) BondGoodman and Madison Bond; six great-grandchildren, Hannah Shaffer; Ben Shaffer; Madelynn Gares; Maridith Gares; Sophie Gares; and Sylvie Gares; and; one sister, Joyce (Robert “Red”) Warren, Madison; one nephew, Larry Dale Warren, Madison; and one great-nephew, Clay Warren, Madison.

He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Jacob Shaffer.

Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.

Visitation was at 11 a.m. to time of the service on Saturday, at DulleTrimble Funeral Home.

There will be a graveside service on Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m., at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, POB 5014, Hagerstown, MD 217415041; Preferred Hospice of Columbia, 1900 Providence Road No. 311, Columbia, MO 65202; or Sunset Hill Cemetery, POB 122, Madison, MO 65263.

Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble. com website.

Croswhite and Vaughn to wed in May 2015

Sharon Croswhite & Dean Vaughn both of Paris, will join in marriage in an outdoor ceremony in May 2015.

1801 Westfall Dr., Columbia, MO 65202

And Now in MOBERLY at

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