Monroe County Appeal, January 1, 2015 • Week 1

The Madison Tournament (featuring Paris and Madison) begins Monday, January 5 and finishes Saturday, January 10.

Brackets can be found on the Monroe County Appeal website

SALT RIVER GARDENERS TO MEET JAN. 6

The Salt River Master Gardeners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, at the Sesquicentennial Building in Palmyra. Our guest speaker will be Eldon Taylor who will demonstrate composting. Recently the Hannibal Farmers’ Market generously donated $200.00 to the Master Gardeners. We have a 501 (c) (3) status, and any monies donated or earned from the spring plant sale will be donated back to area projects. The Master Gardeners are a group of certified gardeners from five area counties.

For information about the Master Gardeners certification classes or gardening questions, please contact Janet Miller, President 573784-2584, or Cecelia Obert, VicePresident 572-822-5481. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Monroe County Clerk retires after 28 years serving residents

BLOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD IN PERRY JAN. 7

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

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2015 PINK OUT GAME SET FOR JANUARY 20

The 2015 Pink Out Game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Madison C-3 School.

The T-shirt contest winners will receive a pizza party. Madison High School will host the high school varsity basketball game this year at 6 p.m.

NEW YEAR CLOSINGS

Monroe County Courthouse Jan 1 Paris and Madison City Offices - Jan 1 Monroe County Appeal - Closes Dec. 31 at noon, Closed Jan. 1, 2 Post office - Closes at noon Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1 Banks - Closed Jan. 1 Monroe County Senior Center Closed Jan. 1 (Open Jan. 2) Monroe County Health Department - Closed Jan. 1 Paris License Bureau - Closed Jan. 1

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Monroe County Clerk and Deputy Clerk retire...

(Left) Monroe County Clerk Sandra Francis, left and Deputy Clerk Sharon Thurman receive a diamond pin on a necklace from the County for their years of service. (Right) 40th District Representative Jim Hansen presents Monroe County Clerk Sandra Francis with a Missouri Legislative Proclamation in honor of her 28 years of service to the county.

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by Denny Hollingsworth A hundred plus people jammed into the Rotunda area of the Monroe County Courthouse Friday, December 19 during a reception to honor retiring county clerk Sandra Francis.

The event drew county clerks from

surrounding counties, retired and active Monroe County officials, employees, scores of Mrs. Francis’ friends and family members.

40th District State Representative Jim Hansen presented Mrs. Francis with a Missouri House of Represen-

tatives Resolution acknowledging the milestone of her 28 years as a county employee, elected official, county Planning & Zoning secretary and a secretary of state-appointed member of the Missouri Centralized Voter Registration System.

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Chuck Brazeale to head Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation has announced a change in the leadership of the regional group’s Board of Directors. The change continues the innovation by the group charged with developing business opportunities in Monroe, Howard and Randolph Counties in central and northeast Missouri.

For the first time in the organizations decades long history a businessman from outside of Moberly has been selected to be the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the regional economic development agency.

Chuck Brazeale, retired banker and farmer from Paris, Missouri has been named to be the new leader of the Board of Directors. “Chuck has been an indispensable portion of our leaderSee chairman on page 3A New MAEDC Board Chairman Chuck Brazela, right, with his wife Ina Rae Brazeale.

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MONROE COUNTY HISTORY

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As Time Goes By

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BY DAVID EALES EDITOR

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This year, as every year, the Monroe County Appeal resolves to bring the best coverage of Monroe County and the surrounding area that we can. We resolve to bring you the most complete sports coverage that we can with the help of area coaches and athletic directors. We resolve to bring you the best and most complete county and city government coverage we can, again, with the help of our dedicated county and city clerks. Our church correspondents will continue to bring their church news to you each and every issue.

We resolve to make our website the most complete link to area news and sports coverage.

We resolve to work our hardest to make sure that each and every customer and reader is satisfied with the paper’s content, advertising and with the same on our website.

We resolve to continue working hard to make sure that the Monroe County Appeal is a quality product with relevant articles, pictures and advertising.

We resolve to make sure that we keep the cost within the limits of what is fair with the rising costs in the market including printing, postage and production.

We resolve to provide fair and balanced content (outside of opinion page) to our dedicated readers.

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MY TURN Help Wanted

As we start 2015 it might be well to take a look at public service and volunteer work in our community. One of the best parts of living in and around small towns is the barn raising, help a neighbor in need attitude of the residents. It is still prevalent in the areas of losses by fire and health issues and most solid in aid for cancer research treatment and aid to cancer victims and their families.

Some of the volunteer work by organizations, like the Lion’s Club food stand at the big Wheeler Auction at the end of the month of January, and all of the workers and individuals that provide desserts, have an aging group of participants that could use reinforcements. Likewise, new sponsorship and help will be needed to continue the Craft Show sponsored for so long by Xi Gamma Rho. Similar assistance would be welcome for Christmas Is Caring that has provided

toys for kids at Christmas for many years. The Senior Center can also use additional help in delivering meals and assistance with the many necessary fund raising events they sponsor each year.

There are also many opportunities to support and help with numerous student organization events and projects. Various other opportunities exist to serve on boards and commissions in which residents may have an interest, some of which are elected and others appointed.

There are enough places to be active in your community for even the busiest of young couples still raising small kids or seniors that have retired from other areas or from local farms or jobs. The response to the needs of the community determines to a great extent the quality of life we will enjoy living here.

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90 Years January 9, 1925 The long bridge across South Fork, south of Florida, is getting in bad shape, according to L.B. Walton. Recently he was riding his horse across the bridge when one of the horse’s feet went through a hole.

Purchase of the Mark Twain Memorial Park at Florida and other tracts that have been selected, has been temporarily delayed by an injunction suit filed by a man named Walmsley at Kansas City.

Monroe County school children are taking a keen interest in news from Jefferson City, Tuesday, to the effect that arrangements were being perfected for the contests in which every pupil will have a chance at local, county, district and state championship honors.

County Clerk Marcus Heathman has received his adjusted compensation bonus insurance policy from Washington.

A Teacher’s Training Club has been organized, which is called “The Double T Club.” This club consists of all students taking Teacher’s Training and meets on each second and fourth Thursday of each month.

F.B. Lamson, well known in Monroe County, has been selected as secretary of an organization whose purpose is to create a larger demand among Missouri people for Missouri coal.

Five fancy saddle horses, eight tons of hay and straw, a large quantity of grain and the entire equipment of Jim Buford’s training stables at Paris were destroyed at noon Tuesday when the large riding pavilion at the Paris Fairgrounds burned to the ground.

75 Years January 4, 1940 A Paris women’s bowling team, composed of Misses Alice and Faye Hohimer and Maxie Mae Hall, and Mrs. Caskie Painter and Mrs. Hazel Curtright, defeated a Monroe City team at Monroe City, Friday evening, in three straight games.

Beginning on January 1, 1940, the one-third interest the late D.E. Blanton owned in the Monroe County Appeal will be owned and operated by H.J. Blanton, who thus becomes the proprietor and publisher of the Old Home Paper.

Gene Blackaby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Blackaby of south of Paris, and Leona Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lordie Mills, of south of Paris, were married Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock by Rev. Hunt of Paris.

Herbert Bybee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bybee of Paris, has been employed by the state social security commission as an investigator, and will be attached to the office at Paris.

Irvin Akers, son of Deputy Sheriff Tom Akers of Paris, plans to enter

the regular army with the rank of second lieutenant after he graduates from the University of Missouri next June.

W.F. Dailey, south of Holliday believes that lime applied to the land will increase the corn yield as well as to make is possible to grow clover.

Henry Rudasill’s residence and large dairy plant near Strother were a blaze with light the Friday night before Christmas.

The line from Mexico by way of Santa Fe was completed to that place that afternoon.

Phil Havens, who spent Christmas and New Year’s with his wife, a guest of her mother, Mrs. Lola Scobee, returned to Wentzville Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Dye, entertained the Gleason Club at their comfortable farm home with an oyster supper Friday night.

Miss Helen McKamey was hostess to the P.E.O. Chapter Tuesday afternoon. In the absence of Mrs. Ruth Owens, who was in charge of the program and is away.

50 Years January 7, 1965 The first baby born in Moberly and the first baby born to any Monroe County resident in 1965 is at Woodland Hospital.

She is Cheryl Lynn Millard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene (Shorty) Millard of Paris.

The Paris Coyotes won its first game of the Paris tournament on Tuesday night defeating Brunswick 66-40. Conners was high point man with 16 followed by Curtright with 11 and Painter with 10.

A 26 foot bridge across a creek two miles north of Middle Fork near the Garnett and Johnston farms went out Wednesday of last week just as a gravel truck owned by Chester Kuntz had completed crossing it.

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Dunkle attended the wedding of their daughter, Sharon Dunkle of Mexico and Clement William Green of Bowling Green, Wednesday, Dec. 30 at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Mexico.

The small Bess place on Highway 15, formerly owned by Mrs. Lulu Albin, was bought recently through the Semones agency by Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Molner of Pasadena, Calif.

Pauletta Fisher was named “The Student of the Month” by the National Honor Society. A student who is on the honor roll but not a member of the Honor Society is chosen each month to be honored.

Lawrence Hempstead and Mrs. Hempstead, who recently moved back to the Paris vicinity from Schell City, have opened a tractor repair shop southwest of Paris.

30 Years January 3, 1985 Six Monroe County officers were sworn in Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, during brief ceremonies at the courthouse

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in Paris. They included Presiding Commissioner Cecil Evans, Western Commissioner Bill Hufty, County Clerk Cloyce Menefee conducted the ceremony, Sheriff Dean Mason, Public Administrator Joe VanHuss, Coroner Jim Reinhard and Eastern Commissioner Paul Quinn.

Connie Bounds, an employee of the Paris Post Office since she began in May, 1980, as a part time flexible carrier, has been selected to serve as officer in charge at the New Bloomfield Post Office.

Chad Thomas is the fifth child for Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. (Doris) Mitchell of Paris.

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Shoemate of Madison are the parents of a daughter, born Dec. 27. She has been named Christina Marie.

According to the board of trustees of the Monroe County Health Department, the department along with the Home Health Agency are having some serious money cutbacks.

Mr. and Mrs. Mac Donovan returned home Friday from an eight day trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Also accompanying the Donovans was their daughter, Nina Kay, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Vance and their son, Clinton.

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ship team since Monroe County has joined the partnership,” said current Board Chairman Russ Freed. “Chuck’s banking experience and commitment to community development is a true asset in this very important, day-to-day leadership role.”

Mr. Brazeale is no stranger to the Board of Directors of Moberly Area Economic Development. He has been the Monroe County Representative to the Board of Directors for the past three years.

“Having Chuck as a part of our team has been of great value to the mission of Moberly Area Economic Development,” said Corey Mehaffy, President.

“He understands the benefits of communities and counties working together to improve the economic opportunity for the entire region.”

During Mr. Brazeale’s time serving on the Board of Directors for Moberly Area Economic Development, Monroe County has seen beneficial growth from the group’s efforts. Continental Castings, Indeeco/Accutherm and Lakeside Castings Solutions, together have added hundreds of new jobs in the recent past in Monroe City. MFA Oil and Mid Am Build-

ing Supply have also expanded creating new employment opportunities in the region just this summer.

During Mr. Brazeale’s tenure the region has also had new business recruitment wins as well. GAF Roofing has announced they will build a new plant to employ over 100 people with construction starting in the spring of 2015 and Air-Evac Lifeteam opened a new air-ambulance base that services the region for critical emergency care.

Mr. Brazeale will move into the Chairman’s seat on January 1, 2015 after having served as the group’s Treasurer for the past year. He was also the first nonRandolph County resident to serve in this role overseeing the agency’s finances.

The three-county partnership that is Moberly Area Economic Development works globally to attract new business to the region.

Additionally MAEDC is very involved with working with local companies and their expansion plans and the starting of new businesses.

For more information regarding the services of the non-profit agency go to www.moberly-edc. com

Brandon Mattingly enjoys all areas of the Paris library but loves the computer section. The Paris Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and on Thursday January 1. The library will reopen on Friday, January 2.

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Audrey Vitt won first place in the State Farm Bureau FFA Speech Contest.

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Audrey Vitt wins State Speech Contest Audrey Vitt, daughter of Ed and Missy Vitt, won the 2014 FFA Farm Bureau Speech Contest, held Saturday, December 6, at Tan-Tara, Lake of the Ozarks. To qualify for state Audrey won both the area and district contest.

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Letters were read from U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, a former Greene County clerk, and Secretary of State Jason Kander, both thanking Mrs. Francis for her public service and recounting her accomplishments.

The retiring clerk has spent more than a quarter century on the second floor of the Monroe County courthouse, the last eight as the county clerk; she’s as much a familiar figure inside the venerable building as is one of the structure’s outside cornices.

Mrs. Francis joined the courthouse community in January 1987, working as a deputy for county clerk Sandy Carter, she was elected county clerk in 2006 and re-elected in 2010.

In the past eight years Sandra Francis has saved the county a quarter of a million dollars by reducing staff, cutting spending, combining voting precincts, shrewd balanced budgeting and well advised health insurance purchasing.

While she’s been the chief budget officer, Monroe County has raised and spent more than $32,000,000, all eight budgets balanced without borrowing and there was a surplus every year.

During Mrs. Francis’ tenure as the county’s chief election officer Monroe County has had one the lowest election error rates in the state; in two different general election recounts in the last eight years less than one-tenth of one-percent of votes were changed after the recounting procedure. In the 2008 recount of the county assessor’s race, only three votes were changed out of 4,181 cast in probably the closest county general election race in history.

Mrs. Francis in a succinct speech Friday thanked everyone for attending, the courthouse community for their support during the years, singling out Sharon Thurman, who is retiring with her, and Mallory Reinhard Dowell, her assistants, and treasurer Rita Wilkerson, a former assistant who arranged the reception. She said she didn’t consider the clerk’s office a job because she looked forward to going to work every

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day, if it weren’t for age she would have run for reelection.

Before Friday’s reception Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Thurman were recognized by the courthouse group during a noon luncheon.

The women received necklaces and gift certificates courtesy of county employees and officials.

Mrs. Thurman, who has served 31 and a half years as a county employee, spent 23 and a half years working in the prosecuting attorney, sheriff and circuit clerk’s offices before leaving public service. During Mrs. Francis campaign for the clerk’s office in 2006 she said she asked Mrs. Thurman to join her if she won and the two have been a team since.

The retiring county clerk’s last official act will be swearing in the new elected officials Wednesday, December 31; however, she and Mrs. Thurman will continue working in the clerk’s office through the month of January.

Mrs. Francis said the county commissioners with the concurrence of new clerk Christina Buie asked Mrs. Thurman and her to spend January finalizing the new year’s budget and brief the new clerk and her assistant on the myriad of duties of the clerk’s office including elections, budgets, financial statement, bidding for county purchases, bonds for county officials, liability, vehicle and inland marine insurance, human resources, accounts payable, payroll, both liquor and merchants licensing, rail road and utility valuations and taxes, record keeping for new bridges built in county and all reporting to the State Tax Commission, Secretary of State, Missouri Department of Revenue and Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the State Auditor.

Sandra Dee Hollingsworth Francis is the daughter of the late Allan Dee and Mabel Mayes Hollingsworth. She has been married to Orville W. Francis for 51 years and the couple has two sons and four grandchildren.

Mrs. Francis said her retirement would include giving her time volunteering, gardening, golf and grandchildren.

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Monroe Manor employees choose two nurses for annual honors

Two members of Monroe Manor’s nursing staff were selected by their fellow employees for recognition during the facility’s annual employee Christmas party, Dec. 19 with Employee Of The Year and EOTY runner-up awards..

Monroe Manor administer Shari Embree announced Ashley Lanpher, an RN, and Regina Webber, an LPN, received Monroe Manor’s annual Employee Of The Year and EOTY runner-up honors to the delight of their nursing home colleagues.

Mrs. Lanpher, 29, of Shelbina, has been a Manor employee since June 10, 2013 and serves as both a charge nurse and clinical coordinator, which entails several tasks including responsibility for computer health information input.

The new EOTY is a 2003 graduate of South Shelby High School and attained her R.N. license in 2013 from Moberly Area Community College.

During the decade after graduating from high school Mrs. Lanpher married Jeremy Lanpher, had four children, worked as a babysitter and waitress.

She said she decided on a nursing career because she genuinely likes helping people.

Mrs. Lanpher said she was surprised her fellow employees chose her for the EOTY award and appreciated their recognition .

“The announcement was unexpected,” Mrs. Lanpher said, but I appreciate it very much and very thankful.”

Mrs. Lanpher is the daughter of Dallas Lanpher, of Shelbina, and Michelle Hetheriton, of Palmyra.

Mrs. Webber, 55, of Paris, has 15 years nursing experience since receiving her LPN license, in 1992, from Moberly Area Community College. Be-

fore joining the Manor as a charge nurse April 24, 2009, she worked at both Hannibal Regional and Moberly hospitals and for a local doctor.

She is a 1977 graduate of Paris High School. Three years ago she was also the EOTY runner-up. The Santa Fe native is the daughter of Dorothy Peak and the late E.C. Peak and married to Louis Webber.

Mrs. Webber said she appreciated the recognition from her fellow employees and enjoys caring for the Manor’s residents.

“I want to thank my fellow employees for their vote of confidence and also thank them for helping all of us caring for the people living here. I think of our residents as my family and treat them like that.”

Earlier this year the Manor’s board of directors authorized monetary awards for fulltime employees that have completed two, five, ten, fifteen, twenty and more years of continuous service.

Friday, Mrs. Shari Embree distributed $3,500 to 16 employees that met the necessary requirements to qualify for the awards.

“Our board created these awards in order to recognize and thank those individuals that have had and are making a career serving and caring for their fellow human beings,” Mrs. Embree said.

“It was my honor and pleasure to be the one to issue the proceeds.”

Marie Sinkclear and Julie Love both received $500.

Ms. Sinclear, who joined the Manor in 1984, is the fourth longest-serving Manor employee and the senior member of the facility’s dietary staff.

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sen and Diane Wolfer, all joined the Manor 10 years ago and each received $300.

Five people received $200 each for completing five years of service. They included Cindy Winner, Regina Webber and Donovan Waters of the nursing staff, Connie Perry, of the housekeeping staff and Walter Rucker, who serves in the maintenance department.

Mrs. Embree handed out $100 each to six staff members who have worked at the Manor for two years. They included nursing staff members Alayciah Hardin, Jolene Kennison, Laura Stewart, Lori Ahring and Penny Woods and Manor officer manager Michelle Chapman.

Part-time employee Mary Mallory was recognized with a certificate for completing 15 years of employment.

In addition to the service awards, Mrs. Embree presented every fulltime Manor employee a $75 bonus and part-time employees were awarded $50.

Mrs. Embree said the Manor had completed a very successful year; the annual state inspection went smoothly, the federal government deemed the Manor a five-star quality nursing home, the facility’s census held near full throughout the year, the addition of the new therapy building was a rousing success, the east day room’s renovation is a popular venue for residents and visitors, the Manor was named the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, personnel turnover was low compared to previous years and the facility’s reputation for providing exemplary care was not only met but exceeded by a faithful and loyal group of employees that’s appreciated by the board, her and most importantly the residents and their families.

Kohl’s Wholesale Foods, the Manor’s chief dietary provider, prepared a large spread of entrees and desserts for the afternoon party.

Thursday night, Dec. 18 the Manor hosted its annual resident Christmas party for nearly 200 residents, family and visitors. Taylor Ross entertained the overflowing crowd with a wide variety of songs that Mrs. Embree said was well received by the large audience.

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Monroe Manor administrator Shari Embree, center, presented the facility’s EOTY award to Ashley Lanpher, right, and runner-up EOTY Regina Webber, left, Dec. 19.

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Patti Grimmett’s music students perform December 13 at local venues

Music students of Patti Grimmett performed Christmas recitals at Monroe Manor and Miller Resident Care in Paris on Saturday, December 13. Left to right: First row - Danica Wormington, Olive Norton, Lucille Norton, Audrey Ross and Miranda Billings. Second row - Michael Hammond, Delaney Miller, Patti Grimmett and Elizabeth Trower.

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Patti Grimmett’s music students from Paris and Perry gave a Christmas recital at Monroe Manor and Miller Resident Care on Saturday, December 13. The students performed a variety of Christmas music for residents and their guests.

Delaney Miller played “Carol of the Bells” and “O Holy Night.”

Lucille Norton played “Jingle Bells.”

Michael Hammond played “Santa Claus Is Swinging to Town.”

Elizabeth Trower played “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” Olive Norton played “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

Audrey Ross played “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Up on the Housetop.”

Miranda Billings played “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” and “Santa’s Workshop.”

Danica Wormington played “Away in the Manger.”

Michael Hammond and Patti Grimmett played a guitar duet and sang “What Child Is This.”

Grimmett played a medley of Christmas carols after each performance.

Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women, but many women do not realize that they are at risk.

Terry Ballard, RN, CRNI, will be teaching The Heart Truth® to women of Monroe County monthly, beginning in January. Women are invited to come to the Monroe County Health Department, 310 North Market Street, Paris, MO 65275, to increase awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women, that having risk factors can lead to heart disease, disability

or death, and to encourage women to talk to their doctors about heart disease risk factors and to take action to prevent or control these risk factors.

The Heart Truth® is a two-hour presentation that will discuss heart disease, heart attacks, how to prevent and control heart disease, the making of a heart attack survival plan, and resources for a healthy heart.

Please join Terry at the health department on Thursday, January 8, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. OR on Friday, January 9, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. to hear this life-saving presentation.

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A two-hour presentation by Terry Ballard, RN, CRNI, for women that will discuss heart disease, heart attacks, how to prevent and control heart disease, the making of a heart attack survival plan, and resources for a healthy heart.

When: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 6-8 p.m. OR Friday, January 9, 2015, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Monroe County Health Department, 310 North Market Street, Paris, MO 65275 660/327-4653

Funding for this project was provided in whole or in part by the Missouri Foundation for Health. Missouri Foundation for Health is an independent philanthropic foundation dedicated to improving the health of people in our region. The Heart Truth® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Participation by Monroe County Health Department does not imply endorsement

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COMMUNITY NEWS SENIOR CENTER NEWS

WEEKLY MENU Monday, Jan. 5--Friday, Jan. 9 (OPEN FRIDAY, JAN. 2) Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday - Ham and Beans, Fried Potatoes, Cole Slaw, 5 Cup Salad, Cornbread Tuesday - Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Country Apple Dessert, Whole Grain Bread Wednesday - Chicken Strips, Baked Potato, Green Bean Casserole, Peach Cobbler, Whole Grain Bread Thursday - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Buttered Cabbage, Strawberry Cake, Whole Grain Bread Friday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Buttered Carrots, Lemon Blueberry Dessert, Whole Wheat Biscuit OPEN FRIDAY, JAN. 2 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Brussel Sprouts, Hawaiian Fruit Salad, Whole Wheat Biscuit - OPEN FRIDAY, JAN. 2

Hand & Foot • Bingo •The Hand & Foot Club did not met on Thursday, December 25, at the Paris Senior Center due to the center being closed for the Christmas holiday.

•Bingo was held on Monday, December 29, with 13 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Lin Donnelly and Harold Johannaber.

School

MENUS PARIS R-II SCHOOL MENU Monday, Jan. 5 - Friday, Jan. 9

Breakfast Menu

Monday - Winter Break Tuesday - Winter Break Wednesday - Orange Roll • Bagel with Egg and Cheese • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Banana, Chilled Juice Thursday - Beacon Street Sliders • Yogurt • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Chilled Juice Friday - Mini Pancakes • Biscuits and Gravy • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Sausage, Peaches, Chilled Juice

Lunch Menu

Monday - Winter Break Tuesday - Winter Break Wednesday - Chicken Patty/Grilled Chicken • Homestyle Meatloaf • Chicken Caesar Salad, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Blushing Pears, Pineapple, Opaa! Hot Roll Thursday - BBQ Mac and Cheese • Coney Dog • Italian Chef Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Spring Mix Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Banana, Fresh Apple Friday - Opaa! Cheese Pizza • Chicken Patty on a Bun, • Popcorn Chicken Salad, Corn, Red Peppers with Dip, Caesar Side Salad, Orange Pineapple Mix, Strawberry Banana Mix, Rice Krispie S’More Bars

HOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU Monday, Jan. 5 - Friday, Dec. 9

Breakfast Menu

Monday - Cereal, Toast, Orange Juice Tuesday - Biscuit and Gravy, Peaches Wednesday - French Toast, Bacon, Orange Juice Thursday - Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit, Mandarin Oranges Friday - Cinnamon Roll, Sausage, Orange Juice

Lunch Menu

Paris resident “Pays it Forward” Used with permission

By ATINA ROBERTS MMI Reporter

Paying it forward is a relatively simple concept, and process, but the impact can be outstanding.

After facing the last year in near poverty one Paris resident decided that it was time for her to pay it forward.

“If it hadn’t been for friends and co-workers I wouldn’t have had food much less Christmas last year,” Cherylyn Rentschler explains.

Tears followed easily after Cherylyn explained to the first family what she wanted to do. Even the children understood something out of the ordinary was happening.

“Oh, just thank you!” exclaimed Jacque Lawson Shawn spoke more softly, but conveyed the same message.

Cherylyn Renstchler spent over 30 years working as a paramedic/ems.

Her heart aches for the turmoil that her emergency response teams are facing. Police, fire, and rescue crews are taking a beating, both literally and figuratively in the past few months. She wanted to do something local to improve that image and

Monday - Chicken Strips, Broccoli and Cheese, Corn, Peaches Tuesday - McRib, Pears, Applesauce, Oatmeal Cookie Wednesday - Vegetable Soup, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwich Thursday - Cheeseburger, Potato Wedges, Mandarin Oranges, Brown Sugar Cookie Friday - Mozzarella Sticks, Marinara, Salad, Fruit Cocktail

to repay what others had done for her.

“Are you serious?” questioned one family.

Cherylyn said, “I don’t have much, but I want to make someone’s Christmas easier.”

Armed with four hundred dollars, Cherylyn did just that. Four families, from all walks of life, received a helping hand.

Mascara ran freely, and hugs were exchanged by mere strangers.

“This is a big deal,” gasped Darla Stone.

The mission was simple and straightforward, to make someone’s life easier even if just for a brief moment.

Tips For Throwing a Safe Football Party

By Nancy Baca, State Farm® Agent

Tips for Throwing a Safe Football Party Everyone loves a party with friends to watch the big game—but some take the partying too far. Forty percent of the vehicle-related deaths that occurred after the big game in 2010 were due to drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

These suggestions can help hosts and their guests keep the party—and the ride home—safer when the big game takes place this February.

Tips for the Home Team Serve plenty of food to help offset the effects of alcohol. Salty snacks can make people feel thirsty, so set a pitcher of water on the table as well.

Stock coolers with non-alcoholic beverages for designated drivers and other guests who aren’t drinking.

Stop serving alcoholic beverages when the fourth quarter begins.

Avoid offering mixed beverages. Some mixers cause the body to absorb alcohol faster, and most make alcohol easier to drink.

Reward designated drivers with perks like the prime parking spot or first dibs on seating near the big screen.

Limit the number of drinks you yourself enjoy.

Help your guests make travel arrangements with a designated driver or taxi. Make sure guests feel comfortable spending the night, if necessary.

Tips for the Visiting Team Leave your keys at home if you plan to drink. Arrange to have a designated driver pick you up and take you home, make plans to stay overnight or plan ahead and input a cab company’s number on your phone.

Don’t drink on an empty stomach.

Alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

If you’re sober, keep an eye on friends who are drinking. Don’t be afraid to take away their keys.

Extend a kind gesture to your designated driver, such as offering to pay for gas.

Watch for drunk drivers during your ride home, and report suspects to the police.

Always wear your seatbelt.

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Thank you to Jonesy’s and Cherylene and Juan Ramos for donating the bicycles for PTSA’s Breakfast with Santa.

Callaway Livestock Center, Inc. Kingdom City 573-642-7486 Feeder Cattle Sale Every Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Slaughter Steers & Heifers Monday 10 a.m.

(Top) Shawn and Jacque Lawson with their three children: Cayden, Jasmin, and Jordan.

(Left) Cherylyn Rentschler explains her plan to the Enyart family.

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573-588-4565 Mike Fohey, Agent Shelbina, Mo 63468

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RANDMA’S Country Music

1st & 3rd Saturdays 3 miles north of Florida, Mo. on Hwy. 107 Guest Jan. 3 ~ Becky Blackaby (Paris) 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

(wheelchair accessible) •573-672-3202

REGULAR FEEDER CATTLE SALE Dec. 29, 2014 Receipts:679 Hd. COMPUTER AVE - TOP 218 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 6-300 & Down..............285.00-375.00 22-300-400 lbs.................269.00-296.00 23-400-500 lbs................249.00-272.00 51-500-600 lbs.................226.00-258.00 36-600-700 lbs................200.00-210.85 86-700-800 lbs.................210.00-216.10

259 Heifers: Medium & Large Frame Hd.

2-300 & Down..............214.00-225.00 34-300-400 lbs.................252.50-280.00 49-400-500 lbs.................242.00-260.00 133-500-600 lbs..............230.00-260.00 284-600-700 lbs...............231.00-248.00 39-700-800 lbs...............209.00-224.00 21 Bred Cows; Better Cows: 2000.002550.00 Small, Old Thin: 1200.00-1800.00 159 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 115.00-122.00; Bulk: 103.00-115.00; Low: 90.00-105.00; Thin: 80.00 & Down 22 Slaughter Bulls: 126.50-136.00; Thin: 118.00-124.00 All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: 32 32 Steers and Heifers: Top: 163.00; Mixed Select: 158.00-163.00

Regular cow sale on Thursday, Jan 1, 6 p.m.

500-600 Cows, Cow Calf, Bred Heifers. Lots of nice young cows.

Thank you for consignors and buyers for 2014!

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

Come Celebrate!

Please join us as we celebrate the Retirement of

Donna Starrett Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Monroe Manor 200 South Street Paris, MO 65275

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CHURCH NEWS

Services at Holliday Christian Church were held on December 28 with members of Madison Christian Church’s congregation welcomed as guests. Other special guests were: Harold and Jean Wilson and Jamie Barnes’ mother, Dorinne.

Happy birthday wishes were for: Cason Smothers and Scott Holohan. Happy 30th anniversary wishes were for: Ron and Kathy McCoy. All stood to sing the opening hymn, “Holy!, Holy!, Holy!”. Pastoral prayer and Gloria Patri followed.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Mary Frances Shumard, Homer McCollum, Dorothy Swindell, Nancy Maupin and for the families of the 161 missing on an Indonesian flight. Safe travels were wished for Nicole McMorris who is traveling to Orlando with Marching Mizzou. Prayers for successful therapy work was wished for Jeff and Dianne VanPraag’s daughter. Darlene King is entering work in the World Race where she will work for eleven months as a missionary in eleven different countries; prayers were asked for her guidance and safety.

“Be Still, My Soul” was the prayer hymn sung; pastoral prayer followed and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer followed.

As the final verse of the communion hymn, “The Lord Is My Shepherd” was sung, elders, Gary Wilson and Guy Callison went forward to serve at the Lord’s Table. Deacons were: Jerry Ragsdale, Jerry Koch, Johnny Ragsdale and Nellis Kotsenburg.

A special treat, music “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Amazing Grace” was performed by Jane Akers on the piano and Judy Harmon on the mountain dulcimer.

The morning message was entitled “Accepting the Call”. Scripture from Luke 2:41-52. As Mary was called, we are called to say “Yes, send me”! Examples of how our simple little life can be used (called) for a significant purpose for God’s use were given. Sad is an “uncalled” life.

The hymn of invitation and dedication, “Angels from the Realms of Glory”, was sung. Prayer and singing of “The Spirit Song” closed morning worship. A time of fellowship and refreshments was enjoyed. Bible Study will resume on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

SAM HOLDER 1947-2014

Sam Holder, age 67, of Shelbina, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at his residence near Shelbina.

He was born August 19, 1947, in Paris, the son of Henry Ellis and Margueret L. Crain Holder. On May 2, 1970, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue Painter. She survives.

Sam is also survived by three children, Mike Holder and wife Tory, of Bush, Louisiana, Cindy Miller and husband Jeff of Shelbyville, and Mark Holder of Shelbina; five grandchildren and two sisters, Mary Curtright and husband Shelby, of Paris, and Catherine Wienhoff and husband Bob, of Hannibal.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother, Harold Eugene Holder.

Sam was a 1965 graduate of Shelbina High School and was a Christian by faith. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a grain and live-

Sam Holder

stock farmer in Monroe County and enjoyed hunting and fishing and the outdoors. Sam loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, at the Greening-EaganHayes Funeral Home, in Shelbina. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Visitation was held at the Funeral Home in Shelbina on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.

Free online condolences may be made at greeningeaganhayes. com

Kathy Miller opened the service with her prelude, “Joy To The World”. Carl Ensor gave the invocation.

Brenda Ensor accompanied at the piano as they led the Greeting hymn, “Oh, Come All Ye Faithful”. Brenda and Steve Ensor sang special music, “Mary Did You Know?”.

Mark Bell gave the children’s sermon. He talked to them about getting presents under the Christmas tree but the best present was Jesus. Shirley Loar led Children’s church.

Wesley Hammond gave the call to worship from Psalm 1:1-3, “How Happy is the man who does not follow the advise of the wicked, or take the path of sinners, or join a group of mockers! Instead his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, .. .” We should look back at the past year with Thanksgiving and seek God in the New Year entrusting ourselves to Him. Wesley Hammond’s sermon was “The Holy Way”, from Isaiah 35. Our relationship with God is through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We can follow Jesus all our life. We have to seek him. God will cleanse us from sin.

The unclean will not walk on God’s path. Isaiah 35:8 (HCSB) says “A road will be there and a way; it will be called the Holy Way. The unclean will not travel on it, but it will be for him who walks the path. Even the fool (simple minded) will not go astray,” ANNOUNCEMENTS: No events Wednesday, Thursday (Happy New Year) - office closed; Friday and Saturday.

Sunday, January 4, Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship 10:45 a.m.; Carry-In Meal 12:06 p.m.; Deacon’s meeting 5:30 p.m.; Storying Thru The Bible 6:30 p.m.; Evening Worship ( Lord Teach Us To Pray) 6:30 p.m.

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

Prayer led by Eld. Fugate Scripture read by Min. Berry Offering directed by Min. Ballenger Bishop Long’s message was entitled: “Grace Be Unto You” “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse” –Romans 1:20. God has and is making himself know to mankind through his creation, his power is and has been revealed to humanity by our very existence that is held together by the work of his power. “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets. Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, who he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the world of his power, when had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.” -Hebrews 1:1-4. God is ruling over everyone and everything the entire created universe, all space throughout time. The grace of God or the unmerited favor of God is in explicable giving of good things especially “salvation” to underserving people who could never earn it. “Wherefore, as by one man is entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned(for until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.” –Romans 5:12-15. We have the gift of grace and this is only through and by JESUS CHRIST. “Graced be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Ephesians 6:24. Grace be unto you. “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. Whereby were given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” II Peter 1:2-4. Grace be unto you.

Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us: Sunday Mornings 10:30 a.m., Sunday Night at 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.

“Knowing Family” was the title of Pastor Kenny Sharp’s sermon with scripture text taken from Ephesians 3:14-21. What does a family do? They are dedicated, love, protect, care, etc for one another. Family is a big part of God’s picture with Him being our Father and He in turn calls us His children. He will fight our battles for us if we will just allow it to happen. Come and be a part of His family! Coming forth at the end of the service to become a part of the great family were Russell Elliott and Lyndsie Baumbach.

Serving at the Lord’s Table were Wayne Conley, Charlie Horstmeier, Don Wilkerson, Dan Sharp, Charlie Thomas, and Bill Miller.

Happy Birthday was sung to Shelby Powell and Don Wilkerson. A thank you note was read from Mary Ann Whalen and a Christmas card was read from Don and Kathy Laird.

A baby dedication service will be held next Sunday during worship service for Abram Watson, baby son of Matthew and Sara Watson.

2015 church calendars are now available to be picked up.

Sunday School is held every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes are available for all ages. Bible study will resume January 7.

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Pastor Fran Schnarre

Fifty people attended the candlelight Christmas Eve service at Granville Christian Church. Real People, Real God has been the theme of our worship in December, looking at what life might have been like for those involved in the first Christmas. The worship this Sunday, January 4, is the last in the series. What Child Is This? is about the mix of joy and anxiety that parents feel as they hold their newborn.

Our January schedule includes a quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, January 14. Our annual soup lunch will be held January 18 following worship. We will also hold a dessert auction to benefit Relay for Life.

We are still sending care packages to servicemen and women in the combat zones. Please contact Brenda Coffman with names and addresses. We also have cookbooks available, with the proceeds going to Relay for Life. Contact Dale Ann Magruder for those. A scrapbooking day will be held to benefit Relay for Life, date to be announced. Contact Melinda James for more information.

Come spend an hour in worship and communion with the One who continuously remakes you, saves you and loves you, at 11 a.m. on the first, third and fifth Sundays (January 4, 18) Sunday School is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday and communion follows on the weeks when we do not have worship services.

Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship service December 28, at 9 a.m., which was the 1st Sunday after Christmas Day. The Christ Candle was lit by Shelby Arnold.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry’s sermon was “Preach the Good News Again and Again!!!,” with John 13: 34-35 as the scripture.

John 1: 1-14 was the scripture read by Jimmy Legrand.

There was one special, Nancy Schofield sang, “Mary Knew.”

The Little Sermon, “How Herod Tried to Steal the First Christmas,“ given by Konnie Wilson.

The announcements are: Monday, January 5, 2015 is Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 7, Administrative Council will not meet.

Sunday, January 11, is our Fellowship Dinner at 11:45 a.m.

Attend the church of your choice

Paris R-II Junior High FFA Need a plan for your money???

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY (FPU) is that plan!

It teaches God’s ways of handling money$$$ Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and much more!!!

Where: Paris Presbyterian Church When: starting Sunday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m.

Call Jackie Bordeleau for details 660-473-2184

Paris R-II Junior High FFA members...

On Wednesday, December 10, there was a Paris R-II Junior High FFA meeting held after school at the Paris Ag building. There was a good attendance of 31 members. At the meeting, members ate nachos, then the officers handed out T-shirts, subsequently a group picture of the Junior High FFA was taken. We ended the meeting by watching a Christmas movie, Elf. This was the second meeting for the junior high held this year.

At the end of the school year, we will be taking them to FFA State Convention in Columbia.

(Reported by Paris R-II FFA Advisor Josh Bondy).

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2014 YEAR IN REVIEW IN PICTURES

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Brutal cold blankets area

Snow, Blowing Snow and High Winds and Brutal Cold Envelopes Area!!!

APPEAL PHOTO A Polar Vortex descended on the Midwest and most of the United States. The polar vortex, as it sounds, is circulation of strong, upper-level winds that normally surround the northern pole in a counterclockwise direction -- a polar low-pressure system. These winds tend to keep the bitter cold air locked in the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is not a single storm. On occasion, this vortex can become distorted and dip much farther south than you would normally find it, allowing cold air to spill southward.

Temperatures in Paris reached -30+ with wind chills and on Monday. Jan. 6 the temperature never entered positive numbers.

Pink Out Game - Jan. 21 In a moving display of community service, two former, now graduated, Paris R-II students Lauren Embree and John DeOrnellis launched a “Pink Out Basketball” campaign to raise awareness of cancer and help to raise money to assist county cancer patients with medical expenses.

This dynamic duo created an annual event from a rivalry game that changed the rivalry to selling T-shirts and hoodies to raise awareness and raise money to fight cancer.

But now since their graduation the baton has been passed and now in the forefront of the “Pink Out” phenomenon are Betsy Embree and Austin Thomas. Betsy is the daughter of Kevin and Shari Embree, Paris, and Austin is the son of Keith and Marti Thomas, Madison Madison C-3 hosted the first two games and the venue will move to the Paris R-II gym this season, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m.

Between now and the game students from the two schools compete to see who could sell the most pink T-shirts and hoodies. The intent is to have everyone in the gym that night - wear pink.

In a good-natured spirit of competition the Paris or Madison class that sells the most pink P I N K O U T

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t-shirts and hoodies by percentage will be awarded with a pizza party.

All proceeds, as usual, from the shirts and hoodies sales go to the Monroe County Cancer Supporters and in turn directly to county families dealing with the financial burden resulting from a cancer diagnosis. This year paper basketballs have been added for sale. They

cost $1.00 and are being mounted on the walls of the gyms. Last year over 600 shirts and hoodies were sold and over $4,000 raised.

For additional information contact

Shari Embree 660-216-5589 or Mary DeOrnellis 573-473-6938.

This year’s Pink Out Game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, at Madison High School, tip off is at 6 p.m.

“Pink Out” Game - Huge Success!

2014 “Pink Out” Basketball Game a Huge Success!...

(Left) Sarah Vestal, left, and David Vestal and Senior Center Board members helped serve lunch at the senior center to allow the regular employees to have more time with their families over the holidays. (Top) Gabe Rowe, age 4, left, and Justin Rowe, 5, collected cans so that they could help out Christmas Is Caring. The boys collected $250 worth of cans so they could help other children have something for Christmas.” We just wanted to help other kids,” said the boys in unison.

Local twins deploy together four times

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The Paris Lady Coyotes, left, and the Madison Lady Panthers, right, prepare to begin the 2014 “Pink Out” basketball game. This year’s event was coordinated by Betsy Embree and Austin Thomas, center with pink basketballs. The evening’s event saw all monies raised by shirt sales and other fundraisers donated to the Monroe County Cancer Supporters.

See additional pictures on the Appeal website (monroecountyappeal.com)

Brown, Albertson 2014 Madison Royalty

Staff Sgts. Eric and Jason Wilkerson take time out of their busy day to take a photo and attend some classes at the 365th Engineer Battalion Tactical Operation Center at Bagram Air Field.

(Photo by U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Antonia Pearse, 365th Engineer Battalion Unit Public Affairs Representative)

While many siblings have deployed together over the course of this war on terrorism, there are not many that have deployed together on four separate occasions. The Wilkerson twins, Eric and Jason, both 88Ms, or Heavy Equipment Operators, from Forward Support Company 365th Engineer Battalion have.

Staff Sgts. Wilkerson have deployed together three separate times to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. The first time, from 2004 to 2005 was to Taji, Iraq (Camp Cook) as gun truck drivers, the second and third, (2008 to 2009 and 2010 to 2011) to Kuwait with missions in Iraq. (Full article in the February 6, 2014 Monroe County Appeal)

2014 Madison Homecoming Royalty...

Madison C-3 selected their 2014 Homecoming Royalty on Friday night, Jan. 17. The 2014 Homecoming Court consists of left to right: Second Attendants Eddy Merzlak, Niki Sims; 2013 King Blake Hultz, 2014 King Blake Brown, 2014 Queen Dusty Albertson, 2013 Queen Jessie Walter; First Attendants Sammi Painter, Blaine Love.

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2014 Year in Pictures to be continued in next week’s Monroe County Appeal

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Judge Court Judge10th 10th Circuit Circuit Court

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Monroe County Appeal • www.monroecountyappeal.com

REAL ESTATE HAYHURST REAL ESTATE 23815 Hwy 24 West • Paris, MO www.hayhurstrealestate.com

2.6 acres near Mark Twain Lake with newly remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. $79,900.00 4 wooded acres adjoining the Corp. ground near Mark Twain Lake, $19,000.

12170 Audrain Road 935, Mexico Mo. – 5 bedroom, 3 bath 2,700 sq. ft. home on 4.11 acres, completely remodeled.

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

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

209 N. Main St., Paris, MO 65275

660-327-5193

www.adams-realty.com

Contact your local agent!

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

SERVICES

Little Rick’s Plumbing

Plumbing • Heating Cooling • Electrical Work Call Little Rick Heitmeyer

•660-327-4726• •573-473-6494•

Now Excepting All Major Credit Cards

ELECTION LEGALS School Board Election Notice For the information of those that may be interested in being a candidate for Paris R-II School Board, I will not be a candidate for re-election to the Board this year. After two terms at different times and serving this year as Board President, I believe it is fair to let possible candidates know early that there will be one position open without an incumbent filing. I am grateful for the support of those that voted for me in both elections and for the opportunity to work with the talented and dedicated members now serving on the Board.

Paid for by Dick Fredrick

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

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

Contact RJ Fredrick at 660 327-4465.

HELP WANTED Help Wanted - Position Available

The City of Paris is now taking applications for a Clerk-Typist Position. The clerk-typist works under the direction of the office manager and is responsible for duties as assigned. The duties will include maintaining records, filing, preparation of utility bills, collection of utilities fees, directs complaints to the proper department, gives information to the public as requested and comply with the Municipal Code for the City of Paris. The successful applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of office machines, basic computer and accounting skills, ability to make decisions, maintain effective working relations with fellow employees and the general public and follow orders. The offer of employment may be conditioned upon successful completion of both a medical examination and drug screen. The salary will be based upon qualifications and applications are available at City Office located at 112 South Main, Paris, MO 65275. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been hired. The City of Paris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about this position please contact the Paris City Office at 660-327-4334.

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

FOR SALE

•Land For Sale• Sixty-three (63) acres, close to Mark Twain Lake.

Great hunting!

Call 573-473-6494

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

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

DRY DOCK OPEN HOURS:

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

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

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) Carl & Roger Ball (11/21/14) Ronald R. Krigbaum (6/6/15) Jerry Bogle Farms (10/31/14)

HELP WANTED A & S Printing Service of Monroe City has an immediate opening for a full-time Graphic Artist.

Experience with Abobe Creative Suite preferable.

Additional duties include customer service, printing on digital equipment and general office duties. Salary dependent on experience. No weekends. Paid vacation and personal days. Send resume or inquiries to PO Box 124, Monroe City, MO 63456.

LEGAL In Re: Cherylyn Joan Gallop, F/K/A Cherylyn J. Long, An Unmarried Person TRUSTEE’S SALE –

Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Cherylyn Joan Gallop, F/K/A Cherylyn J. Long, An Unmarried Person dated 02/24/2000, and recorded on 07/10/2000 Book 286 Page 453 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Monroe County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 01/16/2015 at 12:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Monroe County Courthouse, 300 N Main St. Paris, MO 65275, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-NINE (29), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FOUR (54) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: FROM A POINT MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ONEHALF (E 1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-NINE (29), SAID POINT ALSO BEING IN THE CENTER OF A PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 9000` EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION TWENTYNINE (29) A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND EIGHTY HUNDREDTHS (284.80) FEET TO A POINT MARKING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 9000` EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTYNINE (29), A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY (380.00) FEET TO A POINT; RUN THENCE SOUTH 0000` WEST FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE (575.00) FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; RUN THENCE NORTH 9000` WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION TWENTYNINE (29) A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY (380.00) FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; RUN THENCE NORTH 0000` EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THIS TRACT, A DISTANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE (575.00) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-NINE (29), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FOUR (54)

NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: FROM A POINT MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ONE-HALF (E 1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-NINE (29), SAID POINT ALSO BEING IN THE CENTER OF A PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION TWENTYNINE (29) A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND EIGHTY HUNDREDTHS (284.80) FEET TO A POINT MARKING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY-NINE (29), A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY (380.00) FEET TO A POINT; RUN THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE (575.00) FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; RUN THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION TWENTYNINE (29) A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY (380.00) FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; RUN THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THIS TRACT, A DISTANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE (575.00) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Published in the MONROE COUNTY APPEAL File #: GALCHBOW First publication date 12/25/2014 Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp. com Published December 25, 2014; January 1, 8 and 15, 2015

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CLASSIFIED ADS THANK YOU

Thank You • Thank you • Thank you!

To my co-workers, friends and family,

I want to give huge thanks for the retirement party, your attendance, gifts, flowers and cards.

December 19th was a joyful day in the courthouse and one that I will cherish forever.

Also thank you to the voters and taxpayers of this county for providing me a job for the past 28 years and to the special people in the courthouse and road & bridge guys who have made my workdays a pleasure.

Thanks for the Memories...

Sandra

thank you Thank you for all the many seasons’ greetings and goodies received this holiday

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

George Rice

LEGAL In Re: John Kent Havermale Jr. and Tracy Gail Havermale, his wife

TRUSTEE’S SALE

– Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by John Kent Havermale Jr. and Tracy Gail Havermale, his wife dated January 29, 1999, and recorded on February 1, 1999 Book 281 Page 29 and corrected by Affidavit of Scrivener`s Error recorded June 29, 2012 as intrument no. 20120907 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Monroe County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on January 9, 2015 at 12:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Monroe County Courthouse, 300 N Main St. Paris, MO 65275, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: LOTS TWENTY-FOUR (24) AND TWENTY-FIVE (25), IN EASTGATE SUBDIVISION IN MONROE CITY, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS PER SURVEY PLAT MADE BY JAMES H. FLEMING, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK H AT PAGE 72 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, A PART OF LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25); THENCE RUN WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYFIVE (25) A DISTANCE OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLE AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYFIVE (25) TO A POINT WHERE THE SAID LINE MEETS THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYFIVE (25); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYFIVE (25), TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS AS FILED OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK H AT PAGE 72; AND AS AMENDED

BY AMENDMENT OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS DATED OCTOBER

10, 1978, AND FILED OF RECORD MARCH 26, 1979, IN BOOK 187 AT PAGE 479; ALL OF THE DEEDS RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. ALSO SUBJECT TO STREETS, ALLEYS, PASSWAYS AND EASEMENTS AS NOW OF RECORD. ALSO, A PART OF LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) IN EASTGATE SUBDIVISION IN MONROE CITY, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TWENTY-SIX (26); THENCE RUN EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYSIX (26), A DISTANCE OF FIVE (5) FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLE AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) TO A POINT WHERE THE SAID LINE MEETS THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTY-SIX (26); THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS AS FILED OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK H AT PAGE 72; AND AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS DATED OCTOBER 10, 1978, AND FILED OF RECORD MARCH 26, 1979 IN BOOK 187 AT PAGE 479; ALL OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. ALSO SUBJECT TO STREETS, ALLEYS, PASSWAYS, AND EASEMENTS AS NOW OF RECORD. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND BEING LOCATED IN THE EAST ONE-HALF (E-1/2) OF SECTION EIGHTEEN (18), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SIX (56) NORTH, RANGE SEVEN (7) WEST, IN MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp.com Published in the MONROE COUNTY APPEAL File #: HAVJOBAC First publication date December 18, 2014 Published December 18, 25 and January 1, 8.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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ing environment for patients whereby an under served population can received appropriate and timely healthcare services.”

Clarity Healthcare accepts Missouri Medicaid, Medicare as well as most private insurances. There

is a sliding fee scale for other individuals with reduced rates for those under 200% of the federal poverty level. The office hours for Clarity Healthcare are Monday through Friday 8 am until 5 pm.

Extended hours are available on Tuesdays until 7

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

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New healthcare group brings a variety of services to Northeast Missouri “It wasn’t difficult for us to recognize that so many of the people that we work with not only have a behavioral healthcare problem, but they have a problem with physical healthcare or maybe their depression is partly related to not wanting to smile... their teeth not being what they should be,” said Preferred Family Healthcare President and CEO Mike Schwend. “So we thought and dreamed is there a way we can integrate care?”

A new healthcare provider with a full range of health services has opened in Hannibal.

Clarity Healthcare held their grand opening on

Monday, December 15.

Their professional staff of twenty-nine employees cover a full range of specialties, from primary medical and dental care, behavioral care, screening for cancer, communicable diseases, immunizations, family planning, and well health services for all ages. Behavioral health services, health education and substance abuse services are also part of their integrated treatment system.

They utilize an electronic record system for a consolidated plan of care, which reduces medication errors, making care more efficient and effective and helps patients’ transition

into other services for better overall health. All this is done in a unique and fun environment.

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

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JOSEPH MICHAEL GAAL 1962-2014

Joseph Michael Gaal II, 52, of Paris passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at his home in Paris.

Joe was born on April 26, 1962 in Clayton, the son of Joseph Louis Gaal who preceded him in death. Stepmother, Joanne Gaal of St. Louis and his mother, Jeanine Marie Gaal reside in O’Fallon.

His son, Joseph Michael Swenson (Michael) was his only child and he lives in St. Louis. Other survivors include his two brothers, three sisters, two step-brothers and four step-sisters.

Joe previously lived in St. Louis, but moved to Paris six months ago to be close to his sister in Perry. Joe made many friends at the Paris Community Senior Center and also at the Senior Apartments.

Joe previously did many odd jobs and was always willing to work, including roofing, landscaping and any job where he could be outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, camping and working with the chicken at his sister’s farm.

A celebration service was held at the Paris Senior Center at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 23. Agnew Funeral home handled the cremation of Mr. Gaal and he will be put to rest on his sister’s farm in Perry.

Many people touched Joe’s heart and were able to help him with his many health issues and I know he was extremely grateful.

Memorials may be made to the Paris Senior Center

Joseph Michael Gaal II

1720 Crete St., Moberly, MO 65270 1801 Westfall Dr., Columbia, MO 65202

pm. Appointments can be made by calling 573-6031460.

For more information on Clarity Healthcare please visit there website at www.clarity-healthcare.org – visit Clarity Healthcare on Facebook and become a fan!