Monroe County Appeal, February 26, 2015 • Week 9

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The oldest continuous newspaper in Monroe County, Since 1867

Thursday, February 26, 2015

(USPS 359-260) Vol. 148, Number 9 Paris, MO 65275 • 18 Pages • 1 Section • 75 cents

PARIS RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE FEB. 26

The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive, at the Paris First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1-6 p.m. Donating blood is a good way to help others and only takes about an hour.

CMU BAND CONCERT FRIDAY, MARCH 6

CMU band will be presenting a concert on Friday, March 6 at 9 a.m., in the Paris High School Gym.

MISS PARIS PAGEANT FRIDAY, MARCH 20

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

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

AG NIGHT RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, MARCH 9

Ag Night has been rescheduled to Monday Night, March 9. Dinner is at 6 and speakers begin at 6:45 p.m. See additional information on page 3.

FRIENDS OF PERRY CAROUSEL TO MEET

The “Friends of the Perry Carousel” will meet 6 p.m., at Perry City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

OATH OF OFFICE FOR COUNTY COLLECTOR

Monroe County Collector Anita Dunkle will be given her oath of office by Monroe County Clerk Christina Buie, on Friday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m., in the courthouse rotunda.

LESTERS TO APPEAR IN CONCERT MARCH 1

The Lesters will appear in concert at the Paris First Baptist Church, 100 North Main, at 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 1. For more information visit them online at thelesters.com or call 660-327-4405

LENTEN BREAKFASTS EVERY WEDNESDAY

Lenten Prayer Breakfasts, given by the Paris Ministerial Alliance, are held every Wednesday during Lent at 6:30 a.m., at the Paris Senior Citizen’s Center.

Each Wednesday another member of the Ministerial Alliance gives the ‘message’ of the week.

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Blow Cancer Away - Monroe County Cancer Supporters signature fundraiser - March 7 The Monroe County Cancer Supporters will hold their fourth annual “Blow Cancer Away” signature fundraising banquet on Saturday, March 7, at the Paris R-II Schools, High School Cafeteria, Paris. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the serving of the banquet meal will begin at 6 p.m. Neither reservations nor tickets are needed; a voluntary donation will be accepted for the meal. The fun has already begun with the advance sale of drawing tickets: Drawing items include a 50 inch flat screen LCD television, a 1/2 beef – already processed, and a new Apple iPad Air. Drawing tickets are available from any Cancer Supporters member, and they can be purchased at the banquet.

Many great items, large and small, have been donated for a silent auction. These items can be viewed and bids placed before and during the banquet. After the meal the excitement level gets even higher as the live auction will get underway.

Auction items include many handmade specialty pieces.

The Monroe County Cancer Supporters was organized in December 2009, to provide support to Monroe County residents and their families who are dealing with the financial, emotional, and physical burdens of a cancer diagnosis. As a 501(c)3 charity the Cancer Supporters provide money and services to Monroe County individuals last year. Funded by generous donations and the proceeds of last year’s successful “Blow Cancer Away” event, this direct, monetary assistance slightly lightens the load on our cancer patients, and, maybe just as important, it

Three of the Blow Cancer Away organizers include, left to right Monroe County Cancer Supporters President John Turner, Donna Turner and advertising coordinator Glenn E. Turner.

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tells them their friends and neighbors care.

The help the Cancer Supporters pro-

vide goes beyond money. In some cases there are other needs that cause hardship

March. 24, at 1 p.m., before 10th Circuit Associate Judge David C. Mobley.

Lage was originally to be arraigned by 10th Circuit Associate Judge Michael P. Wilson, but Judge Wilson recused himself. The arraignment will take place at the Monroe County Courthouse.

Lage’s bond ($1,000,000 cash) has been continued.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Monroe County Sheriff ’s Department worked in tandem on the investigation. According to the Mis-

souri Attorney General’s office, lengthy delays in cases such as this with a large amount of forensic evidence are the result of fastidious care by the Missouri Highway Patrol lab in processing the evidence.

With a possible large amount of forensic evidence in this case it has taken a year for the defendants to be arraigned on the current charges.

Any indication of an arrest and charges filed does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

See MCCS on page 11

Lage arraignment rescheduled to March 24 The arraignment of Jason Lage, 32, Columbia, originally to be held on Tuesday, February 24, was rescheduled to Tuesday, March 24.

Lage, is charged with second-degree murder (A Felony), and two other felony charges - armed criminal action and tampering with physical evidence in felony prosecution. All charges rose out of the February 19, 2014, shooting death of Zachary Dawson, in Madison.

After a counsel hearing in January and a bond reduction hearing, his preliminary hearing in now set for Tuesday,

R-II Kindergarten Screening March 10, 11 Paris R-II Kindergarten Screening/ Registration is scheduled for March 10 and March 11. Your child must be five years old by July 31, 2015, to be eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2015/2016 school year. The Kindergarten screening process will take approximately 1 hour, followed by a 15 minute exit interview, in which the Kindergarten teachers will review the screening results and answer any of your questions.

Registration packets may be picked up at the elementary office. If your child is currently in preschool, registration packets will be sent home with your child.

Please complete and return these forms to the elementary office prior to your child’s screening on March 10 or 11.

Any child entering Kindergarten needs to have; a 2nd Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, a 2nd MMR vaccine. A DTAP vaccine and a Polio vaccine will only be required, if he/she has not received them after his/her 4th birthday.

During registration, you will need to provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunization records and social security card. If your child is currently enrolled in Paris 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.

Please call Paris Elementary at 660-

Paris R-II Elementary Screening and Registration is set for March 10 and March 11.

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327-5116, as soon as possible, to schedule your Kindergarten screen-

ing/exit interview appointment for March 10 or 11.

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MONROE COUNTY HISTORY

As Time Goes By

From the desk of the Editor

BY DAVID EALES EDITOR

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

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Teamwork…

The name of the game in most sports is teamwork. For this year’s batch of Lady Coyotes this is not just a word but a way it is in both the game of basketball and in life. The Lady Coyotes have bought into their coaches (Garrett Thomas and Kayla Redmon) philosophy and plans.

Teamwork is such an easy word to pronounce but it is a difficult word to put into practice. It takes a total buy-in by each and every member of the team from the starting five to

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the junior varsity players, on the end of the bench, that get varsity playing time. It only takes one out of sync player to wreck the whole program.

Take this year’s sucContinued to page 7

MY TURN American Sniper The Man

I saw Chris Kyle, the soldier whose story and book created “American Sniper” on a CNN interview over the weekend. At the time of the interview he had completed the book and had returned to civilian life. Kyle came across as a pretty ordinary guy that was supportive of veterans, past and present, and who wrote the book to show what military service was for him and that killing enemies was his job and that he did it to the best of his ability. He seemed also very aware and tuned in to the problems combat veterans brought with them when they returned to civilian life and urged viewers to support and help them. To that end he revealed that substantial amounts of his income from the book were going to assist veterans. Both the interviewer at CNN and viewers that questioned Mr. Kyle threw softballs or compliments and no hard or substantive questions were posed or answered.

It was hard to identify that Chris Kyle with the Chris Kyle that had 160 confirmed kills and another 95 probable kills, the deadliest and most proficient sniper in history. This Kyle indicated in his book that killing was “fun” and that Iraquis were “savages” about whom he couldn’t care less. The apparent lack of remorse for taking so many human lives and the necessary lack of emotion and seeing the enemy as targets and not living human beings has not and will not sit well with some Americans. Many others feel that his belief in what he did and his taking the lives of jihads and bombers made him an exceptional soldier and a hero.

What can be agreed upon is that the emotional and mental price in taking human lives also remains when these tours of duty are over. The tragic demonstration of this truth was the target range killing of Chris Kyle and a friend by a troubled veteran they were trying to help.

The service life and civilian death of Mr. Kyle is a morality play in all of its parts in which we mix duty and resolve with our own value of life, any life, and what war can require of us in the taking of enemy lives and the preservation of our own. It is a question without a universal answer, which may leave us in the same reflective

silence that the end of the movie brings to its viewers.

RJF

90 Years March 6, 1925 County Collector J. Frank Crow’s annual settlement with the county court Tuesday disclosed the fact that he received about $5,000 for his services last year, equal to the salary of the governor of Missouri.

The Paris schools have proven their superiority in athletics over all the other schools in this part of the state. The leading school band of Northeast Missouri is composed of Paris talent. So far so good.

The Holliday school will send representatives to Paris to compete in the county spelling contest, March 28.

George Goacher has bought the Charles Lit-

trell property and will move to it in a few days.

Among those from Holliday who plan to take teachers’ examinations in Paris March 6 and 7 are: Misses Maggie D. Thornton, Laura Pierce, Margie and Gertrude Solomon, Gladys Dry, Goldie and Sylvia Jones and Mrs. S.P. Meadows.

At its meeting at the home of Mrs. Anderson Blanton, Tuesday, the local P.E.O. Chapter elected officers as follows: Mrs. A. Blanton, president; Mrs. Homer Martin, vice president; Mrs. Leo Smithey, recording secretary; Mrs. George Blakey, corresponding secretary; Miss Oma McGee, treasurer; Mrs. C.L. Dry, chaplain; and Mrs. Dennis Kelly, guard.

Alfred Vaughn left Wednesday to accept a

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position in a jewelry establishment in Marshall.

His family will join him in the near future.

Mrs. Catherine Bryan’s property and household goods were sold at the residence Saturday afternoon. Harold Gibbs buying the residence property for $605, W.H. Bannister buying the two extra lots for $75. The sale of household goods amounted to nearly $100.

75 Years February 29, 1940 An eight pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Branham Friday night. He has been named Bill Jo. Roswell Henderson won first place in the competitive examinations given at Paris, Saturday and Monday to students of Monroe County Schools

by Mrs. Mary Acuff and

will represent the county in the State Assembly, to be held in the House of Representatives at Jefferson City.

Mayor Guy M. Reed and other city officials spent Monday afternoon in conference with Superintendent Phelan of the Moberly WPA division, working out final details for the paving of Paris streets, for which work a bond issue was voted last summer.

Dr. George M. Ragsdale agrees with farmers who say the roads really are bad. In order to reach a patient northeast of Paris, Sunday night, he made the first part of the trip in his car, the second part in a wagon and the last mile on a horse.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Murline Hamilton, despite fading eyesight, has keen insight

by Denny Hollingsworth If you’re afraid of the answer, don’t ask Murline Baker Hamilton the question because the plain speaking nonagenarian isn’t bashful when it comes to articulating a response.

Family Born Dec. 1, 1918 on a farm bordering Salt River north of Florida, Mo., which Mark Twain called “a nearly invisible village,” when he was born there eighty-three years before, Murline was the fourth of six children of James Harry and Mary Alice Miller Baker.

The Baker family migrated to Missouri from Ohio when Murline’s grandfather, James P. Baker, arrived in Monroe County, in 1873, after serving as an Infantryman with the U.S. Army in the Civil War. He and his first wife, Georgina Brown, had seven children including James Harry Baker, who would be Murline’s father. After losing his first wife, James P. Baker married Salina Bell Meranda Miller, a widow who had five children, including a daughter, Mary Alice, that would turn out to be Murline’s mother.

“Mother told me she and Dad – step sister and brother – were friends long before they ever were attracted to one another; Mom joked she used to accompany Dad on his dates before they started dating. We all thought that was so funny.”

James H. Baker married Mary Alice Miller in 1903.

“A nearly invisible village” The Florida of Daisy Murline Baker’s youth

wasn’t as bleak as Sam Clemens’ but it was still a small village.

“When I was growing up, Florida had a bank, grocery, restaurant, Masonic Lodge, pool hall, two churches along with other mercantile establishments,” Murline remembers, “and we kids looked forward to going there every Saturday, riding in a two-horse drawn wagon with 30-dozen egg cases to sell and buy, flour, sugar, coffee and some Day’s Work chewing tobacco for Dad. We didn’t have to buy much else; we raised everything we needed, had milk, cheese, butter, a big garden, cellar full of potatoes and had a smokehouse full of meat.

We never went hungry. If for some reason we kids didn’t get to go along on Saturday, we couldn’t wait for Dad to get home because we knew the grocer, Dan Violette, had put a bag of candy in those empty egg cartons for us.”

Home The Baker family’s farm was adjacent to what was colloquially called the Main River, where the Middle Fork of Salt River met Elk Fork; before the advent of Mark Twain Lake it was renown for the home of the largest catfish in Monroe County and Murline has a fish story verifying the reputation.

The Baker Farm jutted out into Salt River in such a way that Murline said her family referred to the geological phenomenon as The Point.

“We used to fish there, picnic, just have a great time,” she explains about their farm’s river access, “but people would come to Florida, strangers, didn’t know or care The Point was private

Friends of Florida to host first meeting of year

The Friends of Florida will hold their first meeting of 2015 on Sunday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m., at Grandma’s Country Music. Members please plan to attend.

Planning will be disussed on the 2nd Annual Sunday Dinner with Friends of Florida. The theme this year and presentation will be Mark Twain The River Boat Captain. Anyone interested in joining the Friends of Florida are welcome to attend. For further information call Adelaide Minor 573-822-1416 or Sharlene Hagan 573-565-2400.

property and without Dad’s permission, use it to camp out. One day my oldest brother, Dude, saw a limb of a tree on The Point bending and strongly moving from side-to-side. He went over there and discovered somebody had set a line on that tree limb and had caught a 56-pound flat-head! Dude got the fish and brought it up to the house. It looked like a whale. We had a huge fish fry, called in all the neighbors.”

Murline graduated from Hurd Country School and attended one year of high school at Paris, living with three Turbough sisters, in one-room of a house on Fairview St. Her father died the summer after her freshman year suddenly of a heart attack – a malady that took four of her siblings – and she didn’t return to school.

“We couldn’t afford it,” Murline says categorically.

After her father’s death Murline, her mother and two of her siblings moved into Florida to live with her grandmother Baker.

“Imagine the patience Grandmother must have had,” Murline reflects on today. “One day she’s alone and the next day Mom and three of us teenagers move in; she must have thought it was a madhouse! But she never complained. After I was old enough I got to drive her into Paris to cash her monthly $40 widows’ Civil War pension check.”

Love & Marriage Charles Howard Hamilton, the son of Charles Edgar and Ruby Moss Hamilton, was born in 1914, raised in Shelby County, and one of his first jobs as a young adult was when he went to work at the Dan Violette grocery store in Florida.

Murline doesn’t remember the first time she met her future husband,

but suspects it was an outing at the adjacent Mark Twain State Park.

“Kids didn’t have any money back in those days to go to the show in Paris, we pinched pennies, so a bunch of us would go over to the park. He was

think I’m crazy, but he did. I wanted to get married on my 17th birthday, on a Sunday, but the preacher charged $5 to perform the ceremony.

Well, you couldn’t spend a whole week’s wages to Continued to page 8

Circa 1935 Hamilton’s Grocery in Florida, MO sold gas for 14 cents a gallon.

Circa 1931 Murline Baker, far right, her father, James H. Baker, behind her right shoulder and neighbor children with brother Dude’s 56-pound catfish caught at The Point.

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5K Run/Walk Fundraiser for Xander the Brave

AG NIGHT Monday, March 9 February 16th, 2015

Hosted By: Monroe County Young Farmers & Paris FFA

Paris High School Gym

probably in that group.”

However they came together, they did come together and soon decided to marry.

“Charles earned a dollar a day at the grocery,” Murline laments. I tell my grand-kids that and they

Supper: 6:00pm Speakers: 6:45pm

Speakers:

•Ray Wright - Research Specialist (Bradford Farms) Cover Crops •Dr. Mandy (Kendrick) Bish - Sr. Research Specialist @ MU - Herbicide Resistant Crops: Novel Technologies but Familiar Challenges •Jay O’Bannon - Grain Belt Power Line Update

Proceeds go to help pay for Xander Barr’s medical expenses!

When: Saturday, March 28, 2015 Register Check In: 8:30 a.m.

Forms are Race Begins: 9 a.m. available at Entry Fee: (due by March 8th) A&J’s $25 Registration for 13 & over Imagination $15 Registration for 12 & under Station & (Registered participants will receive a T-Shirt) Appeal Office Forms can be mailed to: Jody Gilmore,

PO Box 25, Paris, MO 65275

Course: Run/Walk will start and finish at the Paris Fairgrounds

Contact Information: Jody Gilmore (573) 721-4222 Email: jodygilmore81@hotmail.com

PARENTS: Introduce Your Kids To Greenback Jack!

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

Brooke Rentschler. Brooke is the 17 year old daughter of Lee and Ali Rentschler. Brooke is involved in A+, basketball, softball, golf, football manager, student council, FBLA, and FCA. After high school, Brooke is planning on going to MACC for 2 years then transferring to UCM to study Teaching.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ABEL’S

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Pizza

Due to the collapse of the brick wall at 109 E. Monroe Street, I have entered into an office sharing arrangement with Jason Fleenor, Attorney. We will continue to maintain separate practices. My new location is 105 W. Caldwell St., Paris, Missouri, 65275 and my telephone number remains the same.

FLOYD E. LAWSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 105 W. Caldwell St., P. 0. Box 36, Paris, MO 65275.

(660) 327-4161 or fax (660) 327-1062.

Mammogram Van The Monroe County Health Department would like to announce that the Ellis Fischel Mammogram Van will be coming to Paris on March 11.

Appointment times are from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call for an appointment at 660-327-4653.

QUIK SHOP

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Coors/Coors Light Bud Family 20 Packs

On Sale:$14.59 Reg.: $18.45

Expires: 3/4/15

12 Pack Cans or Bottles

Reg.: $11.15 On Sale:$9.89 Expires: 3/4/15

Off Road Agriculture Diesel Available.

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Saving Money Is Fun! GREENbAck JAck is a savings account for children under the age of 12.

For each $5 deposit, children receive stamps. Collect stamps to redeem prizes!

The savings account can be opened for only $10 and has no service charge.

Ask your RMB representative for more details today!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Madison C-3 Board accepts principal’s Agri-News

by Maddie Breid and boy’s basketball coach’s resignations

National FFA Week is upon us. But how many of you know how or when National FFA Week came about? In 1933 it was suggested that a day of celebration be had to celebrate farming. It wasn’t until 1947 that it developed into a weeklong event. The reason behind scheduling it during the week of George Washington’s birthday was to celebrate his legacy as a farmer and agriculturalist.

National FFA Week is an opportunity for FFA members to advocate for their chapter as well as agriculture education. Ideas are shared amongst community members, alumni and chapter members on the future of farming. A passion for agriculture is ignited through many chapter activities.

But of course it’s not all business. Lots of fun chapter events are planned during National FFA Week. Muddy truck day, FFA breakfast, Chapter shirt day, and many more. Join your local FFA members in celebration February 21-28.

Monroe County Health Dept. March Schedule

GENERAL “WALK-IN” CLINICS Clinic will include immunizations, blood pressures, and other health services.

LOCATIONS: Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center from 10-11 a.m. on Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26.

Monroe County Health Department in Paris from 8-10 a.m. on Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

Paris Nutrition Center from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.

THE HEART TRUTH® heart education program for women, ages 40 and older.

Watch newspapers for announcements of upcoming Heart Truth® programs.

ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST The Environmental Public Health Specialist is available, by appointment, according to the following weekly schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to Noon.

WOMENS WELLNESS/ FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC Clinic offers women of reproductive age, Cervical and Breast Screenings, STD Testing, and methods of birth control. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Clinic will be held Thursday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please

call for an appointment.

WIC Pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5 may qualify.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call for an appointment.

LOCATIONS: Monroe City Christian Church, 214 Court St., Monroe City, on Tuesday, March 3 and March 24.

Monroe County Health Department in Paris on Wednesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 18.

Monroe County Health Department provides services in the home for the homebound patients. The objective of this program is to enable patients who do not require full-time nursing care to remain in their own homes. Care is given under the direction of a physician. Services include skilled nursing care, personal care, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Medicare, Medicaid, and many other commercial health insurance plans cover services.

For information regarding the services provided by the Monroe County Health Department/ Home Health Agency, please call 660-327-4653 or 660-327-4259.

All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis and in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Health.

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The Madison C-3 Board of Education met in regular session at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, February 11, in the Superintendent’s office.

Approval was given to the agenda and consent agenda items. Consent agenda items included the regular meeting minutes of January 14, 2015, the Zero Teacher Fund Transfer of $6,107.62, the January 2015 treasurer’s report and authorization for payment of invoices.

The Principal’s Report containing enrollment, attendance and discipline data was presented by Trisch Vessar.

During the Superintendent’s report, Lesa Rapert discussed legislative issues, building and grounds, correspondence and Pink Out 2015. The Board approved donating $500 of the Pink Out 2015 admission gate receipts to

the Monroe County Cancer Supporters.

In other action, approval was given to solicit mowing bids, gym key requests and the 201516 non-resident tuition will remain unchanged at $5,300 per year. Administrative procedure for policy 2270 regarding Migrant Education and a student activity transportation payroll procedure also received approval.

The board suspended regular session and entered into executive session pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (2)(3)(13)(1)(6) (18) at 8:08 p.m., and reentered regular session at 7:58 p.m. During closed session, the board accepted the resignation of K-12 Principal Trisch Vessar effective June 30, and the resignation of Jon Link as high school boys basketball coach effective at the end of the current season.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training will be offered on Tuesday March 10 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Monroe County MU Extension office, in Paris. Each training session will last approximately 2 hours. In order to obtain or renew private pesticide applicator certification each individual must attend one training session and each farm must already own or purchase a Private Pesticide Applicator Training Manual which costs $12.

Individuals already in possession of a training manual may bring it to the training session to renew their license for free. For individuals needing to purchase a manual cash or check will be the only accepted methods of payment. Farmers and landowners are required to hold a Private Pesticide Applicator certificate in order to purchase, apply, or supervise the application of restricted use pesticides for the purpose of producing any agricultural commodity. Individuals unable to attend one training session may contact the University of Missouri Extension Monroe County office to schedule a time to watch a three hour training video and purchase the training manual to receive certification. For more information contact the University of Missouri Extension Monroe County office at (660) 327-4158.

University of Missouri Extension is an equal opportunity/ADA institution.

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hold its next regular meeting at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, March 11, in the Superintendent’s office.

Wood’s to celebrate 65th anniversary

Pesticide Applicator Training

Need Prayers?

Send letters of prayer requests (signed or unsigned) to: Grace United Methodist Church 200 N. Jefferson Street, PO Box 29 Madison, MO 65263

The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

The Madison C-3 Board of Education will

Paul and Mary Wood

Paul and Mary Wood, Shelbina will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, March 11.

Paul Eugene Wood and Mary Evelyn Winget were married on March 11, 1950, by Reverend Glen Irons at the Baptist parsonage in Shelbina. Their attendants were Leon Wood, brother of the groom, and Erma Winget, sister of the bride.

Paul and Mary are the parents of two daughters, Kathy Hines, Shelbina, and the late Linda Boling, Kansas City Their grandchildren are Stephanie (Boling) Frankenbach, Jamie Boling, Daniel Hines and Amber Hines. They have three great-grandchildren, Miranda and Carson Frankenbach and Cailyn Hines.

The couple resided and operated a farm near Maud until 1998 when they moved to Shelbina.

Cards may be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Wood, 623 South Center St., Shelbina MO 63468

Agape Board meets

Agape House of Vandalia board members met February 17 at the house. They learned 59 persons, including 11 children, had stayed at the guesthouse in January while they visited family members incarcerated at Bowling Green and Vandalia.

In other business, house manager, Doris Donoho, reported a malfunctioning lock in a guest room. Repairs were made to that lock plus several others in the facility. Snow removal had been done to walks and parking lot in the past two weeks.

The next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 24. Annual election of officers plus a review of the budget for the upcoming year will be conducted.

Board members in attendance were Carlene Galloway, Janet Heim, Karen Holbrook, Sterling Holbrook, Elwood LaRue, Kay Robnett, Veanna Snodgrass and Edith Westmoreland.

Monetary gifts received in January include the following: United Way of Audrain County; Edgewood Baptist Church of Bowling Green; Bethlehem Baptist Church and United Methodist Women of Centralia; Ramsey Creek Baptist Church and Thomas and Carolyn Hooten of Clarksville; Curryville Baptist Church and Elm Grove Baptist Church of Curryville; Farber Baptist Church and Gladys Williams of Farber; Grand Crossings Baptist Association of Fulton; Missouri Union Presbytery of Jefferson City; Laddonia Christian Church; Friendship Baptist Church of Mexico; Mary Scheffler of Leander, Texas; Hopewell Baptist Church and John Yost of Thompson; Janet McGlaughlin of Troy; and Southside Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church, and First Christian Church, all of Vandalia.

Non-monetary gifts received included: gift of service by Brian Snodgrass and paper products, snacks, and bottled water by First Presbyterian Church, of Vandalia.

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Monday, March 2 - March 6 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 and Gravy, Buttered Cabbage, Strawberry Cake, Whole Grain Bread Friday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Buttered Carrots, Lemon Blueberry Dessert, Wheat Biscuit

Hand & Foot • Bingo •The Hand & Foot Club met on Thursday, February 19 at the Paris Senior Center with 10 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Harold Klingaman and Donna Emmert.

•Bingo was held on Monday, February 23, with 12 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Marie Sinkclear and Jim Mitchell.

Paul Turner named to Culver-Stockton’s Dean’s List

Culver-Stockton College is proud to announce its Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must meet high academic standards established by Culver-Stockton.

Local students to earn this achievement include: Paul Turner, senior biological chemistry major of Paris, Mo.; Josh Bender, junior music education major of Clarence, Mo.; Kelsey Kendrick, junior elementary education major of Shelbina, Mo.; To be named to the Dean’s List, Culver-Stockton College requires students to meet high academic standards. Dean’s List students have earned between a 3.5 and 3.99 GPA and were enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours, with no grade lower than a C. Culver-Stockton College, located in Canton, is a four-year residential institution in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). C-SC specializes in experiential education and is one of only two colleges in the nation to offer the 12/3 semester calendar, where the typical 15 week semester is divided into two terms, a 12-week term and a 3-week term.

Taste of Monroe County

The Taste of Monroe County is set for Tuesday, March 10, from 5-7 p.m., at the Paris Senior Citizen’s Center.

Come and select the new champion of Monroe County cuisine. Defending champ is Miller’s Bar & Grill

PARIS R-II SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6

Breakfast Menu

Monday - Green Eggs and Ham • Breakfast Pizza • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Toast and Jelly, Banana, Chilled Juice Tuesday - Pancake Sausage Griddle • Yogurt • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Fresh Apple, Chilled Juice Wednesday - Orange Roll • Bagel with Egg and Cheese • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Peaches, Chilled Juice Thursday - Beacon Street Sliders • Yogurt • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Chilled Juice Friday - Mini Pancakes • Biscuits and Gravy • Cereal • Oatmeal Bar, Fresh Fruit, Chilled Juice

Lunch Menu

Monday - Cheeseburger • Chicken Opaarito • Turkey Chef Salad, Tater Tots, Tomato Slices, Fresh Apple, Peaches.

Tuesday - Chicken Nachos with White Queso• Chicken Strips • Taco Salad, Fresh Garden Salad, Texas Pinto’s, Fresh Banana, Mandarin Oranges Wednesday - Chicken Patty/Grilled Chicken • Homestyle Meatloaf • Chicken Caesar Salad, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Roasted Vegetables, Tropical Fruit, Applesauce, Opaa! Hot Roll Thursday - Spaghetti and Meatballs • French Dip • Italian Chef Salad, Corn, Carrot Coins, Chopped Garden Salad, Fresh Orange Smiles, Pineapple Friday - Opaa! Cheese Pizza •Mozzarella Dunkers with Marinara • Fresh Broccoli with Dip, Banana Orange Mix, Cinnamon Apple Slices, Rice Krispie treat

HOLLIDAY C-2 SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6

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Breakfast Menu

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

Lunch Menu

Monday - Popcorn Chicken, Carrots, Peaches, Chocolate Chip Cookie Tuesday - Tex Mex, Shredded Lettuce, Corn, Mandarin Oranges Wednesday - Mini Corn Dogs, Lima Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Sugar Cookie Thursday - Spaghetti, Green Beans, Pears, Stuffed Bread Stick Friday - Pepperoni Pizza, Salad, Pineapple. Peanut Butter Chewie

MADISON C-3 SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6

Breakfast Menu

Monday -Green Eggs and Ham or Cereal, Fruit, Juice & Milk Tuesday - Sausage on a Stick or Cereal, Fruit, Juice & Milk Wednesday - Scrambled Eggs with Potato Smiles or Cereal, Fruit, Juice & Milk Thursday - Cinnamon Roll or Cereal, Fruit, Juice & Milk Friday - Biscuits & Gravy or Cereal, Fruit, Juice & Milk

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SOLICITATION OF SEALED BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE

Penny Anderson and Patty Bryan are offering for sale the property commonly known as the Rose Mealy farm located west of Paris, Missouri. The property consists of 169 acres, more or less.

You are hereby notified that sealed bids, on the following described real estate will be opened at the office of Floyd E. Lawson, Attorney at Law, 105 W. Caldwell St., Paris, Missouri, 65275, on the 6th day of March, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.: All that part of the East half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Sixteen (16), lying South of U. S. Highway # 24, in Township Fifty-four (54) North, Range Ten (10) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian.

The West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Sixteen (16); and all of the East half of the Northeast Quarter of Section Seventeen (17) except the West Seventy (70) acres thereof, in Township Fifty-four (54) North, of Range Ten (10) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian.

All of said real estate being in Monroe County, Missouri.

Sealed bids may be submitted until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6 2015, at the office of Floyd E. Lawson, Attorney at Law, 105 W. Caldwell St., P. 0. Box 36, Paris, Missouri, 65275. Only those individuals submitting a written bid will be allowed admittance at the bid opening. All bidders will be allowed the opportunity to raise their bids. The highest bidder, if accepted, will be required to enter into a written contract of purchase, which will provide for the payment of 10% of the purchase price on the day of the sale and the balance to be paid on or before April 10, 2015, and upon delivery of the warranty deed. A title insurance policy in the amount of the sale price will be furnished to the Buyer(s). Possession will be delivered to the Buyer upon the date of closing.

Seller shall be responsible for real estate taxes for 2014 and prior years. Buyer shall be responsible for 2015 taxes.

Additional terms and conditions may be announced on the day of the sale. All provisions of the written contract will take precedence over the terms of this invitation.

The sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids. In the event the number of bidders exceeds the capacity of Mr. Lawson’s office, then bids will be opened in the Circuit Courtroom in Paris, Missouri.

Bid envelopes should be clearly marked “Bryan-Anderson Sale”.

Any questions concerning the real estate or sale terms may be directed to Floyd E. Lawson, Attorney at Law, 105 W. Caldwell St., P. 0. Box 36, Paris, MO 65275.

Telephone number 573-808-4859 or 660-327-4161.

Monday - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Fruit, Milk Tuesday - Chicken Quesadillas, Black Beans, Side Salad, Fruit, Milk Wednesday - Sweet and Sour Chicken, Brown Rice, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk Thursday - Sub Sandwich, Sun Chips, Veggies and Dip, Cookie, Jello, Fruit, Milk Friday - Pizza, Side Salad, Cooked Carrots, Fruit, Milk

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Thursday, February 26 2015

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CHURCH NEWS

an Church hristi C e ill Gr anv Pastor Fran Schnarre On February 22, Jane Akers, organist, called the congregation of Holliday Christian Church to worship. All were welcomed by Reverend David Holmes.

The annual ham and bean supper will be held at the church at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. The monthly congregational meeting will be held on March 8 immediately following church services.

Happy birthday wishes were for: Lysa Holmes, Mairyn Kinnaman, Eli Bartels, Kyle Woolery and in memory of Herbert Haliburton. Singing of the opening hymn of praise, “Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul”, was followed by pastoral prayer and Gloria Patri.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Mac Donovan, Pete and Margaret Olney, Gene Carter, David Menefee, John Dry, Norma Garnett, Jane Jones, Boug Francis, Bill Deck, Margie Forbis, Dave Null, Jim Freeman and Velma Garnett. Sympathy was expressed to Nettie Thrasher and her family – Nettie’s twin sister who lived in Salem, Oregon, passed away. Johnny and Ann Ragsdale shared the joy of: Hannah Bartels practicing and participating in a concert with Mizzou’s band and for Quin Bartels being crowned Courtwarming King.

The prayer hymn, “Open My Eyes That I May See”, was sung; pastoral prayer and unison recital of the Lord’s Prayer followed.

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” was the communion hymn. During the final verse, Jerry Ragsdale and Guy Callison, elders, went forward to serve at the Lord’s Table. Nellis Kotsenburg and Darold Thrasher served as deacons. The doxology closed the communion service.

“What Time Is It?” was the title of the morning’s message which referenced scripture from Mark 1:14-15. It is time to repent – time for our hearts and lives to be changed, to turn away from sin and toward God. Make the most of what we have been blessed with – don’t waste the time we have been given to serve. To reflect upon the time to change our lives and hearts, one of the six candles lit in the front of the sanctuary was extinguished.

The closing hymn, “The Solid Rock”, was followed by prayer and singing of “The Spirit Song” to close morning worship.

A time of fellowship and refreshments was enjoyed in the church basement. “Jesus is the Bread of Life” was read by Zelmajo Ragsdale from “365 Things God Wants Us to Know”. Phil Blakemore shared several humorous “Definitions of Old”. Jim McMorris opened Bible Study with prayer and then in study of Romans 7:1-13.

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

All are welcome to attend church and other activities including the ham and bean supper on March 8.

On February 22 church services began with the pastor giving an opening prayer. Regular church activities of the week were announced and all were encouraged to attend. Announcements included: a love offering for the Daily family will be taken next week during service, next Sunday begins Annie Armstrong offering, Men’s Breakfast is March 14 at 7:30 a. m., and Ladies Tea April 25 at 11 a. m.

The message this week was titled ‘Sovereign Grace’ and came from John 5:1-9. God’s plan was for Jesus to go to Jerusalem. Jesus was to specifically go to the Pool of Bethesda to meet a certain lame man. The Pool of Bethesda was considered a place of evidence of God’s goodness to mankind.

Bethesda means the ‘house of outpouring’ or ‘house of mercy’ and was a place of praise to God’s blessings on people who could not find physical relief from man. Today we would call this type of healing a ‘natural healing’ and would not give God the credit but the Jewish people gave God the credit. As controversial as V4 may be, it is not absurd to think God uses angles to bless man, nor is it out of line with biblical doctrine that God performs miracles.

Jesus did heal all the lame and sick at the pool that day. That was not God’s plan for the day. Jesus could have brought more glory to God if He had healed all those people but the glory would have been all His and not His Fathers. Jesus asks the man if he wants to get well. That is a big question with a life changing answer.

Anytime Jesus makes a person well, that person has major changes in their life. Jesus was asking if the man was comfortable in his life of illness. It is amazing what man can get used to in life. Many walk in darkness on purpose when the light of God is available to them.

Many do not want changes that come with walking with Jesus. The world becomes bigger with Jesus by your side.

The man claims barriers as to why he has not been healed. His own physical barriers and man-made barriers are given. What about the man’s apparent lack of knowledge of whom Jesus is and the faith needed in Jesus? Have no doubt that spiritual healing only comes through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. But this is physical healing and Jesus heals the man with no evidence of the man’s faith.

This is called sovereign grace; this is the grace of God that no barrier can stop. We often forget that God is all powerful and sovereign. God will do as God will do without man’s permission or faith. This is the God we serve. No person is a cast away to God. Lack of faith or a lack of physical stature is nothing for Jesus to overcome.

Sovereign grace invites people to Jesus that His church forgets to invite.

Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship service February 22, at 9 a.m., which was the First Sunday in Lent.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry’s sermon was “Covenants,” with Mark 1:9-28 as the scripture.

Genesis 9:1-1 7 was the scripture read by Judi Kramer The Little Sermon, “Smile” was given by Judi Kramer.

The announcements: Monday, March 2, is Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4, is Administrative Council Meeting at 7 p.m..

Sunday, March 8, is our Fellowship Dinner 11:45 a.m.

“Mountains” was the title of Pastor Kenny Sharp’s sermon with scripture text taken from Matthew 17:14-21 which is about the healing of a boy with a demon spirit.

Everyone has mountains in their lives to conquer be it health problems, depression, marital problems, finances or whatever they are struggling with. How much faith do we have to conquer these problems? Faith will overcome these mountains! Verse 10 says that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, we can say to a mountain to move from here to there and it will move. Sometimes prayer and fasting are necessary to move our mountain.

The key word to this sermon was faith! Believe Believe Believe!

Serving at the Lord’s Table were Dennis Kendrick, Don Wilkerson, Brian Chase, Dan Sharp, Charlie Thomas and Bill Miller.

Many friends and family members were lifted during prayer concerns as well as traveling mercies. Individual praises were also shared with the church family. Anna Jeannette Hanna thanked everyone for their prayers and help during her recent move.

Susan Kendrick announced the Salt Saturday youth will have their monthly meeting this Saturday, Feb. 28, at the church’s fellowship hall. They are to wear either their M-Fuge or church T-shirt that morning.

Upcoming events: March 1 - Lester Family singing at the Paris Baptist Church; March 6 - World Day of Prayer 24 hour vigil; March 7 - Monroe County Cancer Supporters Blow Cancer Away; March 21 - Family Fun Night.

Sunday School is every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m.. Bible study is on Wednesday night, at 6:30 p.m., (carry in meal at 6 p.m.). Please come and join us!

Worship theme this Sunday, March 1, at Granville Christian Church: “There Must have been Something in the Water.” Luke 3:1-22.

Our spring schedule includes Farmer’s Day on March 15, with lunch. We focus on the joy of living in farm country with its challenges. It is also “Drive Your Tractor to Sunday.” Last year’s tractors received national coverage in the farm press. We will have another Chain of Prayer Day on March 21 where everyone is invited to spend a half hour or hour alone in the sanctuary lifting prayer concerns to God. Our Easter schedule includes Palm Sunday worship on March 29, Maundy Thursday services on April 2 at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday worship on April 5.

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

Contact Lacey Shumard for more information.

We have 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 communion with the One who continuously remakes you, saves you and loves you, at 11 a.m. on the first, third and fifth Sundays (March 1, 15 and 29, April 5 and 19 ). Sunday School is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday and communion follows on the weeks when we do not have worship services.

The prelude for morning worship was “We Gather Together”; David Charlick gave the invocation.

Reverend Wesley Hammond’s sermon was titled “Pentecost: Filled with the Holy Spirit” from Acts 2:113. In Leviticus 23, Moses receives the word of God appointing the sacred assemblies - Passover, the Festival of Unleavened Bread, and Festival of First Fruits. The Festival of weeks was referred in the New Testament as Pentecost.

The disciples were all together at the coming of the Holy Spirit when the room was filled with people speaking different languages. The people were astonished and amazed. The Holy Spirit was to all people.

When we accept Christ in our life we receive the Holy Spirit. We can trust and believe that our sins will be forgiven.

Lindsey Mitchell gave the children’s sermon. She gave a taste test. She blindfolded one child and gave him popcorn and M & M’s. He could tell what they were and knew they were different. Jesus loves all of us regardless of color and how different we are. We should tell others about Jesus.

Steve Ensor gave the Call to Worship from Psalm 104:31-34. The choir led by Cheryl Gholson sang special music, “Shout to the Lord”. Brenda Ensor served at the piano and led children’s church. Kathy Miller served at the organ. At the close of the morning worship, Morgan Rush came forward making a profession of faith in Christ.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wednesday, February 25, Lenten Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. at the Senior Center.

Thursday, February 26, Blood Drive (Carter Hall) 1-6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28, (FBC Macon) Disaster Relief training.

Sunday, March 1, regular morning service with carry-in meal at 12:10 p.m. Also in the evening at 6:30 p.m., the Lesters will be in concert at our church. Free will offering will be taken.

The last week of February is the last time to receive the online material for the Willing Vessel individual survey for the Behavior and Motivation Report. After February 28, the cost will be $50.00.

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, February 22, with 66 members and guests in attendance. The Madison C-3 FFA students were in attendance in celebration of FFA Week. 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. Twana Hulen played a beautiful medley of “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” and “Blessed Assurance” for special music. The Lord’s Supper was observed and tithes and offerings were given. Rev. Holmes delivered the morning message from the book of Mark.

All were invited to Christian Discipleship. Announcements: Youth Group meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Elders’ Meeting on Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m., followed by the Official Board meeting at 7 p.m. Serving next Sunday: Darleen McNutt and Linda Wood, Elders; Terry Barnes, Paula Delaney, Joanne Embree, and Linda Riley, Diaconate. Linda Wood, Communion Preparer. All are welcome to attend the services of Madison Christian Church.

The First Christian Church invites everyone to Wednesday Nite Live, a light dinner and devotional every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. If school is canceled or released early due to weather, Wednesday Nite Live will not be held.

Worship was held on Sunday, February 22, with Reverend Donna Scott officiating. Her Morning Message, “The Heart of God,” was based on Genesis 9:8-15 when God promises a rainbow. Hymns were: “Praise Him! Praise Him!,” “The Solid Rock,” “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” “Trust and Obey,” and “The Family of God.” Participants were: Worship Leader Clint Chandler; Elders Anita Ness and Peggy Crabtree; Diaconate Randy Boulware, Charles Callis, Bob Crabtree, and Ron Childers; Acolytes Katelyn McGinness and Connor Eckman; Song Leader Mary Beth Mitchell; Organist Mary Jo Wilson; and Junior Church Leader Anita Ness.

Dede Mitchell, Beulah Parrish, Logan Bross celebrate birthdays this week.

Announcements (All times p.m. unless indicated): Wednesday, February 25 and Wednesday, March 4 Lenten Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m.. at Senior Center, Wednesday Nite Live 5:30, Youth 6 and Choir 6:30.

Pastor Donna Scott’s contacts are: (660) 327-1355 or (573) 933-0593. Church contacts are: (660) 327-4440 or fc418@centurytel.net. March Elder’s Helping Hands are Louise Glascock and Sally Blackwell. 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 Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Junior Church and Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Weekly thought from Sadhu Sundar Singh: The true spirit of prayer does not consist of asking for blessings but in receiving Him who is the giver of all blessing, and in living a life of fellowship with Him.

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Pastor John Grimmett

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service February 22. The ushers for this weeks service were John Gilmore and Larry Turner. Patti Grimmett led the congregation into worship service with, “Wondrous Cross/There Is a Redeemer.” The call to worship was, “Psalm 25.” Pastor John Grimmett read the announcements and asked for prayer concerns and celebrations.

He led the congregation in a pastoral prayer and The Lords Prayer. Pastor Grimmett led the congregation in a Unison Prayer. The special music piece was, “From a Cradle to a Cross.” The special music piece was performed by the chancel choir.

The scripture reading was from 1 Peter 3:18-22.

Pastor Grimmett delivered the message, “A Cradle, A Cross, A Savior.” The closing hymn was, “Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days.” Patti Grimmett led the congregation out of worship service with, “Near the Cross.”

The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold worship service next Sunday, March 1. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. A sitter is provided during worship service for any children

The worship hour for the Perry Christian Church, February 22, began with the choir singing “Heaven Came Down”. Bonnie Berry was our pianist. Fran Schnarre was the guest minister.

Our Trivia Night is rescheduled for March 6 at 7:30 pm.

Arlen Provancha opened the Lenten Season by giving the reason for the candle ceremony. He then extinquished the first candle.

Pastor Schnarre led the Call to Worship.

The Praise hymn, “All in All” was sung. On February 24 Mary and Leroy Young will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.

“The Light of the World is Jesus” was the prayer hymn. Lauri Britt, Gene Carter, Norman Seal and Amanda Johnson were new concerns. Our sympathy is for the family of Jigger Robertson. Joe Wayne Dodge is now at Monroe Manor in Paris. “Turn Your Face Upon Jesus” was the response.

The Communion hymn, “Victory In Jesus” was sung in preparing to share the Lord’s Supper. The meditation was given by Pastor Schnarre.

“Love Lifted Me” was the choir’s special music.

Arlen was assisted by Tristan Johnson as he presented the children’s moment on Jesus, as the ‘light of the world’. “This Little Light of Mine” was sung before prayer.

Matthew 25:31-46, and Luke 16:19-31 was chosen by the pastor as she gave her sermon on the “Week of Compassion”. Using our imagination in living as those less fortunate create the compassion for others as we observe this Week of Compassion.

“He Lives” was the invitation hymn. Singing “When We All Get to Heaven” closed the service.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Home, Safe Home

by Susan Deimeke RN Monroe County Health Department Ah yes, home. The place where you can chill out, relax, unwind, you name it.

But your home can be more hazardous than you think. Nearly 8 million people are injured in falls every year, either in or outside the home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

An injury-producing fall can happen at any age, but falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in people ages 25 to 54.

Avoid slips, trips, and falls by: 1. Spot Your Pets – Pets are responsible for more than 86,000 fall-related injuries each year. Pet related falls are more common in women, people under 15, and in people ages 35 to 54. Dogs are more likely to cause a fall than cats.

2. Find Your Inner Balance – Anyone can trip, but if you’re steady on your feet you may be much less likely to injure yourself.

3. Read the Rx Label – The more medicines you take, the greater the chance that some of them might have side effects or combine in a way that makes you feel dizzy or off-kilter.

4. Shed Some Light – The most important spots to light up are at the top and bottom of stairs and the entryway of rooms.

Make sure you don’t have to walk across a dark room to turn on a lamp.

5. Get a Helping Hand – No matter how lithe you feel, an extra rail or grab bar and nonslip rubber mat both inside and outside your shower are good ideas. Only one

misplaced step on wet, traction-free tiles can result in a wipeout. When you’re climbing the stairs, keep one hand on the railing, even if you don’t feel like you really need it.

6. Check your Eyes – Make sure your eye prescription is current.

7. Roll Up the Rugs – You might think rugs are safe because they offer some cushion if you fall, but statistics suggest they are more likely to cause a fall in the first place.

Get rid of rugs, especially small throw rugs that can easily bunch up and trip you.

8. Wear Slippers – Comfy slippers or shoes with a rubber or other type of ground gripping sole can help keep you from slipping, cutting your foot, or stubbing your toe.

9. Clear the Clutter – Many home hazards, from cutting your foot on a child’s toy to tripping on a throw rug, can be eliminated by breaking free from clutter.

10. Watch your Drinking – Excess alcohol intake or mixing alcohol with certain types of medication can increase your risk of a fall.

Between the years 2002 and 2012, Monroe County had 2,213 citizens who fell and required a visit to the Emergency Room. Of those 2,213 citizens, 480 ended up in the hospital, and 11 died from their fall.

Make a few smart changes to ensure your home is the relaxing, comfy, and safe place it should be.

For further information, contact Susan Deimeke, RN, Monroe County Health Department, 660-327-4653.

40th District Representative Capitol Report

by Rep. Jim Hansen

Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend several district events and meet with constituents.

Boy Scout Josh Kempke was given the rank of Eagle Scout on Sunday, Feb. 15. The ceremony took place at the Masonic Lodge in Bowling Green, Mo. Josh is the son of Paul and Melissa Kempke. They must be proud of his determination. It was an honor to attend the event and present Josh with a resolution that recognizes his achievement. Congratulations, Josh. Hardworking young people like you give me hope for the future.

The Pike County Health Department held the Home Health and Hospice Foundation Valentine’s Gala on Friday, Feb. 13, as well. It was a great event with a big turnout that benefitted the non-profit Home Health and Hospice Foundation Board. An auction raised $45,000 to support the health department. It was encouraging to see community members get involved to support such a worthy cause.

Martin Hanley, Director of the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center, visited the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

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Russ Thomas Paris, MO 660-327-4147 Hwy. 15 & Bus. 24 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Madison, MO 660-291-5795 Wed. 12 - 5 p.m.

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Services Sunday, February 22 began with Patti Grimmett playing “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” followed by Pastor John Grimmett leading in prayer for Amanda Grimmett; Jeannene; little Mattie; Max Tilt; the Middle East situation; the world; Shirley Thornhill moving to Hawk Point; and all sang Happy Birthday to Bobby Gash; all saying the Call to Worship from Psalm 25; the Unison Prayer and all saying the Lord’s Prayer.

Debbie Carey led in song to “Jesus the Very Thought of Thee”, “Jesus Paid It All”, “Near the Cross” and “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”.

Pastor John and Patti sang “The Wonderful Cross” as he played guitar.

The Message “A Cradle, A Cross, A Savior” was based on Scripture from 1 Peter 3:18-22 as Lenten Season is upon us... looking toward spring and Easter!

From the cradle to the cross where Jesus memory lives after the third day where He arose. Lent is forty days of time where one could tithe of their time - to re-connect with God! Spend more time in prayer... how we should be living the rest of the year! God is trying to get us to open our eyes to the things Jesus has done!

We are washed and clean by the resurrection of Jesus - He came to die for you and for me! JESUS IS LORD! Lent is being brought home to God where you belong...

What good is fasting if you continue to live your life in the same way? Help those in trouble - Remember Jesus paid it all... His life... but resurrected - HE LIVES TODAY! How many hours did you spend with God this week?

Offertory was led by Bobby Gash as Patti played “Just As I Am”.

Patti played “Fairest Lord Jesus/Alleluia What a Savior” as all retired in fellowship to Roth Hall for coffee and donuts.

Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. and all are invited to come hear the word of the Lord. South Fork is located 7 miles west of Perry on Hwy. 154 then two miles south on blacktop E.

St. Frances Cabrini

Father John Henderson

Mass times are Sundays at 10 am.

On February 22 the following couples received a Special Blessing of their marriages: Brian and Deanna Nobis (25th); Don and Ginger Chandler (30th); John and Chris Threlkeld (40th); Jim and Marcie Buckman (45th); Dennis and Barbara Nobis (50th) and Jim and Jenny Montogomery (50th). Congratulations to these couples for being a wittiness of God’s everlasting love.

UP COMING EVENTS held in church basement • March 21 Card and Game Night at 6 p.m. Please bring finger foods and snacks.

• March 22 Relay for Life Fundraiser Dinner. Serving will begin at 11 a.m.

• March 31 Seder Meal. Time TBA For a listing of area Lenten Fish Fry see February 20 edition of the Catholic Missourian pages 6-7.

March 6 Moberly - K of C fish fry.

March 17 Mexico - St. Brendan Corned beef and cabbage dinner.

March 21 Centralia - Holy Spirit Parish garage sale.

cessful team. You have a starting five that knows everything about each other from their favorite soda and snack food to where they will be on the court at any given time. Teamwork takes practice to know where that pinpoint pass is going and who will be there to knowing that if you have a fundraiser all your friends and teammates will be there because – “they have your back.”

This team has teamwork in their minds from freshmen Drew Lockhart and Grace Peak to seniors Brooke Rentschler and Alex Dreckshage. From sophomores Betsy Embree and Carmyn Holmes to juniors Abbie Wheelan and Britany Williams.

After watching the Lady Coyotes this year I am sure if you looked the word teamwork up in Webster’s you would see a picture of the Lady Coyotes next to the word in the dictionary.

Teamwork is not just restricted to the court. The Monroe County Cancer Supporters, Monroe County Historical Society and many other local organizations and entities have teamwork.

MCCS has tons of teamwork or they could never pull off something as special as Blow Cancer Away (set this year for Saturday, March 7). It takes teamwork and coordination to pull off a massive fundraiser with many intricate parts such as this and such as the Craft Show and Antique Show held at the high school and sponsored by the local sororities; or Ag Night sponsored by the Paris R-II FFA and Farm Bureau Young Farmers; Relay For Life; the successful Miss Paris pageant; FallIn-To Paris; and numerous other events and activities.

Teamwork is the engine that makes any successful event run smoothly. Teamwork is the key to success through the motivation and strength of its body of workers or players.

Aren’t we lucky here in our local communities that we have individuals who step up to the plate to help coordinate these events? This has been witnessed recently

by Verna Spangler who has taken on the Chairman of the annual Relay For Life event held in June of each year. It is the unselfish attitude of people like her and her committee people, John Turner and his crew, the sorority ladies, our local school organizations such as FFA and FBLA, all our local coaches and assistants, our farmers and the countless number of volunteers that make this a great place to live. It is a place that people help people, friend helps friend, neighbor helps neighbor and everyone helps even those they do not know.

This in a nutshell is the definition of teamwork!

Have a great week!

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Yesteryears...

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erty on East Locust, at a reported price of $1,050.00. It is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trussell.

The Tyree café, sold ten days ago to Tom Gentry, was closed this week and the stock and fixture moved to Stoutsville, where Gentry reopened.

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Salisbury of Columbia are moving to Paris as soon as they can secure a place in which to live. Salisbury is a construction engineer for the Standard Oil Co. in this district.

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Jones recently bought the old Pitts place, 45 acres south of Paris, on which Mrs. Jones was born. Her father, Bob McGee, married Hattie Pitts in 1885, and they lived on that farm 55 years.

50 Years March 4, 1965 Thirty-six cars of an eastbound Northfork and Western (Wabash) freight, jumped the rails Sunday morning at Stoutsville at 5:30, spilling into railside fields and on to the right of way and dumping contents into and along both. The derailment occurred between the Salt River Bridge and Stoutsville on a down grade. Officials said it was caused by steel falling off a car and damaging the switch of the long house track at that point.

Miss Gladys Featherston, freshman at HannibalLaGrange College, has been named to the Honorable Mention Roll at the completion of the first semester.

Miss Featherston, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Featherston, of Goss, maintained a 3.0588 grade point average.

At the annual organization meeting of the Monroe County Extension Council at Paris Tuesday afternoon, Arthur James of north of Paris was elected chairman, succeeding Orville Francis. Edwin Bush of Stoutsville was elected vice-chairman, succeeding James.

Alan Wood, north of Madison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claudie Wood of Madison, is opening the barber shop in the front of the billard parlor in Paris.

J.O. Sleyster, pharmacist and Perry druggist has been employed by the Paris Pharmacy of Howard Kizer. Mrs. Sleyster is managing the Perry store while he is at the Paris location.

A mayor and six other town officials for Paris will be elected at the annual election to be held. Those who terms expires are Mayor Barnett, Day Marshal Al Skinner, Night Marshal Clarence Campbell, First Ward Alderman Bryan Shrader, a Second Ward Alderman to fill a vacancy created when Oldham Dawson resigned, Police Judge J.S. Bishop, City Collector Harry Mason.

30 Years February 28, 1985 The list of the Paris Coyotes boys’ basketball team’s accomplishments for the 1984-85 season increased by one last Friday, Feb. 22 when the Paris boys defeated Brookfield to capture the Salisbury District 6 Tournament. The Paris Boys were only one step away from a trip to Springfield and the final four of the class 2A State Tournament.

Paris’ United Missouri Bank announced Donnie Wilkerson has been named Cashier and Marty James, Agricultural Loan Officer.

Fred Blades is the newly-elected regional vice president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.

Janeene Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Johnston of Paris was named to the Achievement List for the 1984 fall semester at William Woods College.

Monroe County’s farmers are appreciated in Paris, says Thomas L. Jones and Marian Ess, and to show that appreciation, the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Farmers Appreciation Days the week of March 20-22.

get married, so we borrowed an old truck on Saturday (November 30, 1935), drove to Hannibal and got married for two dollars and a half by a justice of the peace!”

There was no honeymoon. After the ceremony, the couple stayed the night in Molino with Murline’s sister and the next day moved in to their first home, a two-room log-constructed house in Florida that still stands.

The new Mrs. Hamilton was happily surprised the house had a water pump on the porch, but disappointed in learning the building was so cold in the winter, the water dipper would freeze in the bucket.

A life’s work After their marriage, Charles partnered with his father, brother, Moss, and uncle, Dick Hamilton, in several enterprises over the years including logging, a grocery store in Florida and several rock quarries.

In their first venture, Charles’ father purchased the Dan Violette grocery store building in Florida, tore it down, built a new one and the family operated it for a couple years.

In addition to food the store sold gas for as little as 14-cents a gallon.

Murline doesn’t remember why Charles’ father decided to get into the quarry business, but in 1940, they closed the grocery, Murline and Charles moved east, towards Perry and lived on a farm south of Highway 154 to mine limestone.

“When we started mining limestone to make fertilizer, it was new, no one was doing it. And it all had to be tested for the right mix of chemicals. That’s why we had to move so many times; Mr. Hamilton would buy or rent a farm that wouldn’t test well, so we’d move to another, looking for the right rock.”

“Charles’ dad would scrape off dirt then Charles and Moss used pickaxes to break-up limestone that they crushed in a machine, scooped by hand on trucks, sold to farmers for lime fertilizer, went to fields and again scooped it off by hand. That was all before we had spread-

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ers.”

Murline estimates she and Charles moved approximately 15 times opening and mining quarries primarily in Monroe County, and they lived near Palmyra for two years operating a quarry.

In the late 1950s, after his father’s death, Charles and Murline bought out his brother’s interest in their enterprise, purchased a 200-plus acre farm north of Highway 24 near Holliday and rented the rock-rich Homer Gray property, near the Union Covered Bridge, west of Route C, south of Holliday, and permanently established Hamilton Rock Quarry, which the couple operated until selling out to the Wilkerson Brothers in 1971.

They employed as many as eight people between the quarry and farm.

The Hamiltons hauled lime and rock and across the Union Covered Bridge until the state set load limits on the venerable structure. To prevent having to go all the way to Centralia to reach their quarry, Murline says Charles built a cement low water crossing on Elk Fork.

“People said it would never last,” she laughingly says of the concrete pad that’s above normal river depth, “well, its still there a half century later and used daily.”

Mrs. Hamilton started working with Charles and his family at the Florida grocery store and kept books for all the family businesses until they retired.

“I wrote more checks than Charles ever did,” she asserts.

Retirement “I couldn’t have been born or married into better families,” Murline says proudly. “The Hamiltons accepted me into their family like I was a daughter.”

The couple built a new home at 213 E Caldwell St., in Paris, in the early 1970s. They lived in that home longer than any other place they had in their near half century marriage. Murline continued to live in the home after Charles passed away in 1984. She moved to

Murline Hamilton, today, delivering tabs from aluminum cans to Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House.

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Monroe Manor in December 2011, but continued to own her home until last calendar year.

Murline was blinded in her left eye 45 years ago when an insect repealent she was using to eradicate bag worms from a Maple tree blew back in her face and permanently ruined her vision in that eye.

In classic Murline matter-of-fact demeanor she adds, “To add insult to injury, the tree eventually died. It wasn’t worth an eye, I can tell you that.”

Today, she has trouble with her right eye, but stoically says, “I don’t worry much about it at my age, I’m not going to be needing it much longer anyway.”

Mrs. Hamilton was always so busy tending garden, raising chickens, keeping books, raising two daughters, she never had the chance to participate in a lot of clubs and social gatherings, but she has been a long-time member and financial supporter of the Paris United Methodist Church, and is to this day.

The Hamiltons had two daughters, Mary Jane, born in 1940, and Karen Sue, born in 1946. Mary Jane married Gene Havens and had three children. Karen, who died in 1990, also had three children. Murline has four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Murline’s granddaughter, Shelly Sinkclear, had a

premature baby, in 1998, and in the process Mrs. Hamilton learnt about the need for families to have a place to stay near hospitals, where their loved ones were being treated.

Since that time Murline has been an avid supporter of the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia – a haven for families needing cost-free lodging – donating tabs from aluminum cans that the charity can sell to raise funds and asking friends to do the same.

Today, Murline, 96, is the doyenne of Monroe Manor Nursing Home’s west wing; not happy about not being able to drive and as result losing her independence, at least contented she has a loving daughter, family and lived a productive and fruitful life; occasionally acerbic, always unflappable and definitely feisty. She’s very attentive to the needs of her fellow residents, and genuinely concerned about others.

When asked about growing older, Mrs. Hamilton said, “When I turned 90 some old man at the senior citizens center asked me, ‘Why the Good Lord had kept me around so long?’ I told him it was to aggravate old men.”

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MADISON C-3 SENIOR NIGHT

AUSTIN FREELS is the son of J.R. and Cassie Freels.

Austin has been a four-year member of the basketball team and baseball team. He has also been a four year member of the FFA and A Plus programs. His hobbies include hunting and fishing. Austin plans on attending Moberly Area Community College after graduation.

BLAINE LOVE is the son of Glen and Christina Love.

Blaine has been a member of the Baseball team, Academic Bowl team, and FFA for all four years of High school. He is also the President of the Senior Class and has been a member of National Honor Society for three years. He was a prior manager for the basketball team for a year and was on the basketball team for two years. He enjoys fishing as his hobby. He plans to attend Central Methodist University in Fayette, majoring in Education to become a History teacher and minoring in sport’s management and coaching. He will also be a member of the CMU baseball team.

BRADLEY PIERCE is the son of Alan and Gabrielle Pierce. Bradley has spent four years as member of the basketball team. He has been President of the Drama Club for ne year and a one year member of the FFA. Bradley enjoys Bowling and is involved with his church youth group. He plans to attend Culver-Stockton College,study physical education, and is hoping to be a member of their collegiate bowling team.

DUSTIN KETCHEM is the son of Scott Ketchem, Tracey Thornton, and the late Mandy Ketchem. Dustin has been a member for four years on the baseball and Academic Bowl teams. He is the National Honor Society Vice President, and the Senior Class Vice President and has been a Track team member for three years. Dustin works at the Monroe Manor. After graduation he will attend Truman State University and major in Physics.

JACOB WANDREY is the son of Aaron and Yvette Wandrey. Jacob has been a four year member of the baseball and basketball team. He has also been a four year member of the FFA. His hobbies include hunting and fishing. His plans after high school are to attend Central Methodist University and major in criminal justice.

KATIE YOUSE is the daughter of Joe and Cheri Youse.

Katie has been an active member of the FFA for four years, including being the current FFA President: past Secretary and past Parlimentarian. She is also a four year member of Cheerleading and the Softball team.

Katie has also been a 3 year member of the National Honor Society, and is the Senior Class treasurer. She has been an active member in the 4-H for four ears. After graduation she plans to attend Truman University and major in Animal Science and minor in Pre- Veterinary Medicine.

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SANDRA GONZALEZ is the daughter of Stan and Victoria Gonzalez. Sandra is the Assistant Secretary of FFA where she has been a member for four years. She has also been a Cheerleader for the past four years, a Track member for a year, and National Honor Society for three years. She is also the current Co-Coach for the Student PBS Panel.

Sandra works at Casey’s General Store and at the Monroe Manor. After graduation, Sandra plans to continue working and attend college to become a Registered Nurse.

LINDSEY ROSE HENDREN is the daughter of John and Bonny Hendren. Lindsey has participated in basketball and softball for four years and is a three-year member of National Honor Society. She is currently the FFA secretary and has been a member for four years. When not at school, Lindsey works as a sales associate at Maurices and is the treasurer for the Madison 4-H Club.

Her plans after high school are to attend Central Methodist University to obtain a BSN degree and to cheer on their Spirit Squad.

TYLER BENNETT is the son of Larkin and Rae Bennett.

Tyler is a four-year member of the basketball and baseball team. He is also a four year member of the FFA, where he is currently the Vice President, and has been involved in the National Honor Society for three years.

When Tyler is not a school he enjoys hunting and fishing. After high school graduation, Tyler plans to work for the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

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After High school she will attend Merrell University to become a cosmetologist.

NIKI SIMS is the daughter of Julie Colton. Niki has played basketball and softball for all four years of high school. She works at the Madison Tavern and is involved in her church. After high school graduation, Niki plans to attend Moberly Area Community College and pursue an associate degree in business followed by a transfer to Columbia College to major in business administration.

WESLEY LUTTRELL is the son of the late Robin Luttrell, and Ed and Sue Putnam. His Uncle Joe and Aunt Debbie are with us tonight. He has been a two-year member of the baseball team and basketball team.

He has participated in Skills USA through the Moberly Area Vocational program for two years and has been a member of the yearbook committee for two years as well as a member of the PBS Panel for one year. He is active in his church and works for Nelson’s Kafe.

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Paris Coyotes again defeat Fayette in conference play Francis, Painter, Hayhurst post double digit points

Paris Coyotes, left to right: First row - Slater Stone, August Hayhurst, Kyle Popkes Brant Francis and Quin Bartels.

Second row - Dylan Painter, Briar Hancock, Mike Ensor, Matt Unterbrink. Third row - Jon Turner, Jacob Green and Brant Ensor.

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Paris Lady Coyotes, left to right: First row - Grace Peak, Andrea Unterbrink, Britany Williams, Abbie Wheelan. Second row - Hannah Mitchell, Betsy Embree, Carmyn Holmes, Brooke Rentschler, Regan Ragsdale, Drew Lockhart, Alex Dreckshage.

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Paris Lady Coyotes share Lewis and Clark title, win first district game The Paris Lady Coyotes (21-5), in recent basketball play, defeated Fayette in their next to last game 57-23 for their 20th win of the season, a feat not accomplished since the 1980’s.

But in their last regular season game the stakes were a conference title.

Paris traveled to Salisbury on Friday, February 20 with the following scenario – if they defeated Salisbury then they captured the Lewis and Clark Conference title and if they lost they shared the title with Salisbury. The Paris ladies fought hard but fell to Salisbury 4228 to share the Lewis and Clark Conference title.

Fayette Drew Lockhart scored and cleaned the glass to the tune of a double double, 12 points and 10 boards, for the Lady Coyotes while Betsy Embree Embree added double digit scoring with 10 points. Britany Williams led the team in helpers (assists) while Alex Dreckshage and Williams were team high in steals.

The Lady Coyotes had a balanced scoring game as they placed 10 players in the scoring column.

Paris led 16-7 after the first quarter and led 3615 at the half. Paris took the third anf fourth quarter to seal their win 14-6 and 7-2 respectively.

Statistics Scoring: Betsy Embree 10, Grace Peak 4, Abbie Wheelan 2, Regan Ragsdale 1, Alex Dreckshage 6, Britany Williams 9, Drew Lockhart 12, Brooke Rentschler 4, Hannah Mitchell 5, Carmyn Holmes 4.

Three pointers: Embree 2, Dreckshage 1, Williams 1, Lockhart 1, Mitchell 1.

Rebounds: Embree 1, Wheelan 1, Ragsdale 1, Dreckshage 1, Williams 1, Lockhart 10, Rentschler 6, Holmes 7.

Assists: Embree 1, Peak

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Scoring: Betsy Embree 6, Abbie Wheelan 4, Britany Williams 2, Drew Lockhart 10, Brooke Rentschler 1, Hannah Mitchell 3, Carmyn Holmes 2.

Three pointers: Embree 2, Mitchell 1.

Rebounds: Embree 3, Wheelan 1, Williams 1, Lockhart 6, Rentschler 2, Mitchell 2, Holmes 7.

Assists: Embree 1, Williams 2.

Steals: Embree 2, Wheelan 6, Williams 1, Lockhart 2, Holmes 3.

The second seeded district Lady Coyotes defeated seventh seeded Louisiana 41-32 to advance to the semi final game versus Monroe City on Thursday, February 26, at 6 p.m., with the winner advancing to the finals on Saturday, February 28, at 1 p.m., versus the winner of Cairo and Sturgeon. All games in Sturgeon.

third quarter was an 8-8 push and Salisbury took the final period 23-10 for the final 73-41.

Statistics Scoring: August Hayhurst 10, Slater Stone 7, Dylan Painter 3, Brant Ensor 2, Jon Turner 5, Brant Francis 11, Briar Hancock 3.

Three pointers: Painter 1, Turner 1, Francis 1.

Rebounds: Hayhurst 2, Jacob Green 1, Stone 2, Painter 2, Turner 2, Francis 7, Hancock 6.

Assists: Painter 1, Turner 7, Francis 4.

Canton (Class 2, District 5, at Sturgeon) Canton thought they would run away and hide versus the Coyotes but outstanding shooting by Brant Francis (20 points) and double digit scoring by Jon Turner (12) helped keep the game closer than Canton liked. Canton took the contest in a closer than the final score indicates 70-52 final.

Canton took the first quarter 18-10 and the second in a close period 16-15 to lead 24-15 at the half. A 17-16 and 19-11 third and fourth quarter kept the Coyotes close.

Francis also led the team in rebounding and tied with Dylan Painter in assists. Slater Stone and Quin Bartels led the team in steals.

Statistics Scoring: August Hayhurst 6, Slater Stone 8, Dylan Painter 4, Jon Turner 12, Brant Francis 20, Quin Bartels 2.

Three pointers: Painter 1, Turner 2, Francis 3.

Rebounds: Hayhurst 5, Stone 1, Painter 2, Turner 4, Francis 8, Briar Hancock 6.

Assists: Stone 1, Painter 3, Turner 1, Francis 3, Hancock 1.

Steals: Stone 2, Painter 1, Francis 1, Bartels 2.

Congratulations to the Paris Coyotes on a great season. Even though the wins didn’t add up the team’s level of play was always heading in the right direction. Whether up by a bunch or down the Coyotes played hard, tough, clean basketball.

This is a tribute to their senior leadership, their coaching and the attitude of their players.

Good luck to seniors August Hayhurst, Slater Stone, Brant Francis and Quin Bartels. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your high school experience.

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2, Wheelan 1, Williams 4, Lockhart 3, Rentschler 2, Andrea Unterbrink 1.

Steals: Embree 3, Peak 1, Wheelan 1, Dreckshage 3, Williams 3, Lockhart 1, Rentschler 1, Mitchell 1.

Salisbury In the last game of the regular season, the first two quarters were a very low scoring affair with Salisbury leading 9-4 after a quarter and 17-7 at the half. The third quarter also went Salisbury’s way 11-8 and the fourth 14-13 for the 42-28 final.

Drew Lockhart increased her freshman scoring record with a double digit 10 point game. Betsy Embree hit for 6 points and Carmyn Holmes led the Lady Coyotes in rebounding and Abbie Wheelan led in steals. Britany Williams was team high in assists.

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The Paris Coyotes ended their season on Monday, February 23 with a hard fought 7052 loss to top district seed Canton. In earlier action, they doubled up Fayette 65-35 and in the last regular season game fell to conference foe Salisbury 73-41.

Fayette The Coyote offense was on fire as they had three players hit for double digit points versus Fayette (Dylan Painter 20, August Hayhurst 19 and Brant Francis 12).

But the key to victory was that solid defense that held Fayette to single digit points in two quarters and 10 in another.

The Coyotes cleaned the glass for 38 boards including 11 for August Hayhurst giving him a double double (double digit scoring in two statistical categories) when added with his 19 points.

Slater Stone also had double digit rebounds with 10.

Paris led 20-9 after a quarter of play and extended their lead with a 15-10 second period to lead at the half 3519. Paris dominated the third quarter 15-2 took the fourth 15-14 for their 65-35 final.

Statistics Scoring: August Hayhurst 19, Slater Stone 2, Dylan Painter 20, Jon Turner 3, Brant Francis 12, Briar Hancock 4, Quin Bartels 3.

Three pointers: Painter 2, Francis 1, Bartels 1.

Rebounds: Hayhurst 11, Jacob Green 1, Stone 10, Brant Ensor 3, Turner 6, Francis 3, Hancock 3, Bartels 1.

Assists: Stone 1, Painter 2, B. Ensor 1, Turner 2, Francis 3, Hancock 1, Bartels 2.

Steals: Hayhurst 1, Green 1, Stone 2, Painter 1, Turner 2, Francis 2, Hancock 1, Bartels 1.

Salisbury (end of regular season) Brant Francis led the team in scoring versus Salisbury with 11 points while August Hayhurst chipped in with a 10 point game and Slater Stone hit for 7 points.

Francis was also high in rebounding and tied for the steals lead while Briar Hancock was close on his heels cleaning the Regional glass.

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Paris Alumna, Jaelyn Bergmann Continued from front Selected for Scholar Program at MU

By Sarah Clinton MU News Bureau Jaelyn Bergmann, Paris, recently was selected to participate in the 2015 John E. Brown Scholars Program administered by the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri.

The John Brown Scholars Program, initiated in 1983 by St. Louis agribusinessman John E. Brown, provides 16 CAFNR students with opportunities to gain insight into the agribusiness sector through networking with business executives.

The program, which took place Jan. 11-15, allowed students to integrate classroom learning with the realities of the business environment.

Employer hosts included Bunge, Monsanto, Novus International and Schnuck Markets.

“I am very grateful to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources for providing this experience, which gave me great opportuni-

Jaelyn Bergmann

ties to network and grow both personally and professionally,” Bergmann said. “I spent three days

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at Monsanto headquarters in St. Louis where I learned more about topics ranging from sustainability to career op-

portunities and overall promotion of the industry. I was really impressed by the continuous efforts agricultural companies make to promote local farmers and agribusiness leaders.”

Bergmann, an MU junior, is majoring in agricultural education and minoring in agricultural economics and leadership in agriculture. She is a 2012 graduate of Paris R-II High School and is the daughter of David and Laura Bergmann. At MU, Bergmann serves as chapter officer for Sigma Alpha professional agricultural sorority. She also is involved with the Collegiate Farm Bureau and the Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference. During her time at Mizzou, Bergmann also has participated in the CAFNR Dickinson Scholar Program and the Jerry Litton Leadership Scholars Program.

MU is the largest and oldest public university west of the Mississippi River and is the flagship university for the state of Missouri.

and concern to patients and their families. If the cook of the house is sick preparation of a few meals can be a big help. Maybe a leaky faucet needs fixing, or the grass needs to be mowed. Maybe transportation to the sometimes daily treatments becomes impossible to the family.

Or what if, adding insult to injury, on top of being scared and sick a lady’s self esteem is shattered by the loss of her hair. Cancer Supporters maintains a list of volunteers for nearly every imaginable need - transportation, meal preparation, house

and yard work, and so on.

They also offer wigs and head coverings for use by patients.

The many business and individual sponsors of “Blow Cancer Away” have given you the opportunity to do the incredible - be a part of this wonderful way of helping your friends and neighbors through their cancer. Be among the over 400 people expected to enjoy a great evening of food, fellowship, and fun. Come join the excitement; be part of something incredible, be at “Blow Cancer Away” Saturday night, March 7.

Laine Forrest, left, and Riley Barton enjoy a Coyote game.

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community education to residents of Pike, Lincoln and surrounding counties. As a strong supporter of technical education, it was great to meet with Mr. Hanley and discuss ways his institution is helping to prepare students for careers in fields that interest them.

I also met with all the superintendents from the schools in the 40th District on Friday, Feb. 20. We discussed legislation that could affect education this session. Additionally, Pike County mayors and I met that day at City Hall in Bowling Green. It is always nice to meet with local officials and stay informed on issues affecting their communities.

This past week at the Capitol was also eventful as members continue to debate and vote on legislation.

House Joint Resolution 1 would establish voter identification in Missouri after being approved by voters and was passed by the House this week. House Bill 30, sponsored by Rep. Tony Dugger, would establish the guidelines for how voter identification would be implemented. It was also passed. I voted in support of both pieces of legislation.

House Bill 130, Rep. Holly Rehder’s drug monitoring legislation, was approved and voted out of the Select Committee on Insurance this week. If passed by the Senate, Missouri will become the 50th state to implement such a program. At this point in time, we are the only state without it.

House Bill 325, sponsored by Rep. John McCaherty, is another bill we heard. It would establish the Bring Jobs Home Act and authorize a tax deduction for outof-state businesses that relocate to Missouri. The bill has been approved and passed out of the Committee on Small Business. I was in support of the bill. House Bills 513 and 379 were also passed by the committee.

The bills would modify provisions relating to business filing fees and require statements of no tax due to be presented with local business license issuances or renewals, respectively.

In closing, I wanted to clear up some confusion about Rep. Tony Dugger’s House Bill 29. Many have called to express opposition to the bill with the belief that it would raise foreign ownership of Missouri farmland above the current 1 percent cap. In reality, the bill does not change the percentage. Several bills have been filed by House members that would actually decrease foreign land ownership. Sen. Brian Munzlinger’s Senate Bill 292 would lower the amount to 0.5 percent. I am in support of Senate Bill 292.

Thank you for your support. As always, my door is open for those who need assistance or have concerns.

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In Re: Shauna L. Wheaton and Marcus Wheaton, Wife and Husband, as CASTING SOLUTIONS LAKESIDE Joint Tenants with Rights currentlySseeking: of Survivorship LAKESIDE CisASTING OLUTIONS is currently seeking: TRUSTEE’S SALE DIE CAST ASSOCIATES

Under the terms of the for the Monroe City zinc die cast operation.

Deed of Trust executed Warm up at our Place

by Shauna L. Wheaton Lakeside Casting Solutions is a locally owned and and Marcus Wheaton, Brookview Apartments operated industry leader in high precision zinc die Wife and Husband, as for the Monroe We City take zinc dpride ie cast castings. inoperation. our growing customer of Paris Joint Tenants with Rights base, served from a clean, climate-controlled facility

Energy Efficient for of Survivorship dated in Monroe City, Missouri.

We are currently seekLow Electric Costs ing well-qualified and motivated die cast associates, 10/30/2009, and recorded Call Manager at 660-833-1688 Lakeside Casting Solutions is a locally owned and operated industry leader die in hcasting igh precision die 11/05/2009 Document with experience running high-speed ma- zinc on for an application chines.

We value our employees and work hard to 2009-1514 castings. We take pride in our growing customer base, served from a clean, climate-­‐controlled facility in in the office provide a positive, high quality work environment.

HUD Approved of the Recorder of Deeds Monroe City, Missouri. We are currently seeking well-­‐ and motivated die cast atossociates, ith Candidates for thisqualified position must be committed Vouchers Welcome forwMonroe County, MISdeveloping and maintaining such an environment. experience running high-­‐speed die casting machines. We value our employees and work hard to SOURI, the undersigned www.brookviewapts.com Successor Trustee, will on Applicants for Cthis positionfor must prepared to work MO RELAY 711 provide a positive, high quality work environment. andidates this be position must be committed to March 6, 2015, at 12 p.m., either the 3 p.m.

11 p.m. shift or 11 p.m.

7 a.m. shift.

“Brookview is an equal opportunity developing and maintaining environment.

Now Excepting All such an They provider and employer” should have the ability to operate and troubleshoot at the West Front Door electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems. of the Monroe County Major Credit Cards Good communication skills are also required.

300 N Main Applicants for this position must be prepared to work either the 3pm-­‐11pm shift or 11pm-­‐7am sCourthouse, hift.

St. Paris, MO 65275, sell What Lakeside Casting m Solutions ofThey should have the ability to operate and tdoes roubleshoot electrical, echanical have and to pneumatic systems. venue to the at public FOR SALE. 295 acre farm, fer?

HELP WANTED eastern Dade County, MisFEBRUARY highest bidder for cash Good communication skills are also required.

We are a growing company who strives to maintain Full Time Corrections Ofsubject to the terms ansouri. 100 acres timber, rest a positive, quality-focused environment. We offer a nounced at the sale, the good benefits package, including health and life insurficer Position - Benefits open. Fertilized yearly. does Lakeside Casting have to offer? realty described in said ance, 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation and Fenced and cross fenced.

5 Solutions Include; Annual Salary - What 10 paid holidays. We also offer a competitive salary and deed of trust, to wit: ponds, spring fed water, 2 $24,000.00, Health Insurgood long-term growth opportunities.

THE automatic waterers, goodwho strives to maintain a positive, quality-­‐focused environment. We PART are a growing company offer a OF ance, Retirement, Uniform We Please come by to drop off a resume or e-mail a reNORTHEAST QUARwell.benefits All brickpackage, home, 4including bedhealth nd life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, sumeato: tmiller@lakesidecasting.com.

We are proudpaid vacation Allowance, Holidays and good TER OF THE SOUTHrooms, 2 baths, full basean equal opportunity employer.

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EAST QUARTER OF ment with bath, 2 bedrooms, #2 Lakeside Drive, Monroe City, Missouri SECTION TEN (10), and Criminal history Check.

For this employment offer, please apply by: March kitchenette, CH/A. Wood and TOWNSHIP FIFTYMust be 21 and have GED or Please 4,o2015.

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RANGE TEN (10) County Jail, 1100 Littleby port/patio. An all brick buildWEST OF THE FIFTH ing that could be living Road, Mexico, MO 65265 PRINCIPAL MERID#2 Lakeside Drive, Monroe City, Missouri quarters. Call 417-751-2719, IAN, WITHIN THE Visit us online at leave message if no answer. monroecountyappeal.com CORPORATE LIMth For this employment offer, please apply by: March 4 , 2015 ITS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI, No phone calls please AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED SUMMER MOWING BIDS

Madison C-3 School is currently taking bids for summer mowing. Bid specifications may be obtained in the Superintendent’s office. Successful bidder must provide certificate of liability insurance.

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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the call of its Directors, an Annual Meeting of Shareholders of THE PARIS NATIONAL BANK will be held at the Banking House, Paris, Missouri, U.S.A., on March 12, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering and voting upon the following matters: 1. Election of Directors. Fixing the number of Directors to be elected at nine (9) and the election of the nine (9) persons listed in Proxy Statement dated February 12, 2015, accompanying the notice of said meeting.

2. Whatever other business as may be brought before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

Only those Shareholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2015, shall be entitled to notice of meeting and to vote at the meeting.

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Central Stone Company has a position available for a heavy equipment operator. This position requires travel to locations in Missouri within a 40 mile radius of Hannibal. Travel compensation provided. Experience preferred, but not required.

Company offers competitive wage and benefit package. Pre - employment physical, drug screen and background check required.

Replies received by March 9, 2015 will be considered.

Qualified applicants send resume or hand written work history, including salary history & requirements to: Central Stone Company Brian Torrence 7040 County Road 344 Taylor, MO 63471 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Central Stone Company is an E.O./Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities.

AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT NINETY (90) FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF RUBY STREET AND THE EAST LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET IN THE SAID CITY OF PARIS AND RUNNING THENCE EAST SIXTY (60) FEET, THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET NINETY (90) FEET, THENCE WEST SIXTY (60) FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET, THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET A DISTANCE OF NINETY (90) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENT TO CITY OF PARIS RECORDED IN BOOK 201, AT PAGE 272.

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2015 FFA WEEK - PARIS R-II & MADISON C-3

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Paris R-II FFA, left to right: First row - Laine Forrest (Sential), Kyle Popkes (VP- Farm Manager), Alex Drecksage (Treasurer) Audrey Vitt (President) Brett Mason (Vice President) Rachell Batsell (Secretary) Russell Mitchell (Reporter) Brant Francis (VP- Jr Advisor). Second row - Chase Redington, Taylor Dye, Mathew Unterbrink, Britttany Williams, Betsy Embree, Payton Ness, Jacob Green, Cameron Hunter, Ben Ebbesmeyer. Third row - Katie Reames, Brant Ensor, Trenton Morgan, Jake Peak, Courtney Dickey, Regan Ragsdale, Katelyn Breid, Mike Ensor, Grace Peak, Miss.

Elicia Hickman (Advisor). Fourth row - Mr Josh Bondy (Advisor) Dakota Hagenhoff, Dakota Howard, Taylor Gruber, Amber Chapman, Hannah Mitchell, Cindy Kohler, Makayla Fox, Andrea Unterbrink, Partick Ensor, Madison Whellan, Zach Ensor. Fifth row - Vernace Charlston, Tanner Anderson, Molly Dunlap, Robyn Batsell, Lora Morton, Trenton Brandl, Jacob Pease, Kaylee Brown, Brooke Young, Brett Crigler, Steven DeOrnellis. Sixth row - Brandon Williams, Slater Stone, Jacobe Wolfe, Brandon Hendron, JW Bailey, Bryce Dunlap, Jessica Stapels, Makayla Hagenhoff, Katie Pugh, Jenna Zimmer. Seventh row - Tyler Stapels, Briar Hancock, Tucker Gruber, Kordel Moore.

Madison FFA Chapter , left to right: First row - Hannah Deaver, Blaine Love, Lindsey Hendren, Katie Youse, Tyler Bennett, Annie Hancock, Jenna Stoebe, and Joe Hulen. Second row - Taylor Young, Austin Freels, Sandra Gonzalez, Nick Bird, Corrie Dunkin, Payton Greiwe, Maddison Bried, and Austin Thorton. Third row - Ms. Foster, Skyler Love, Niki Sims, Ricardo Gonzalez, Billie Cullom, Hunter Salmons, Brie Staggs, and Shelby Hendren. Fourth row - Jessica Jones, Molly Clampitt, Julia Miller, Eli Clay, Alex Gibler, Stacie Stokes, Ashlyn Peterson, and Danielle Herrin. Fifth row - Trinity Morris, Tressa Morris, Brandy Mauzey, Kaylynn Black, Nate Sims, Emily Gibler, and Emily Butyenek.

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2015 FFA WEEK Member Involvement

There are many FFA activities going on throughout the year for members to get involved in. Barnwarming was held in November at Wheeler Auctions’ office. Many members participated in games and dancing and had a great time. We also had a FFA Thanksgiving Dinner where each member brings in a dish and enjoys the feast together, then finishes the night with fun games and activities. FFA members help out at Wheeler Auctions once every summer and winter by parking and directing cars.

One of the FFA’s largest fundraisers of the year is fruit sales. Members sell various fruits, beef sticks, popcorns, cookie dough and more to the community to raise money for the chapter. A recent activity was FFA Fun Night where we did Healthy Lifestyles activities to help earn the National Chapter Award.

Taylor Ross did a Zumba Fitness lesson with the members, we enjoyed a Subway meal, then played dodgeball. There are tons of fun activities to do in FFA all year long!

Audrey Vitt Chapter President

Paris R-II FFA Activities: Christmas Is Caring Paris R-II FFA Activities: Blue and Gold Organizational Tailgate

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Paris R-II FFA Activities: Labor Auction

Paris FFA Blue and Gold Supporters Organization With a lot of communi- President, Lauren Bondy ty interest, the Paris FFA as Secretary and Sandy chapter hosted an orga- Unterbrink as Treasurer. nizational tailgate for the The Blue and Gold SupParis FFA Blue and Gold porters will work to creSupporters (Alumni). At ate connections with FFA the fall annual meeting, a members and help to supslate of officers were pro- port them in activities like posed and elected into of- attending FFA Camp and fice. Brandon Graupman Washington Leadership will serve as President, Conference.

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Paris R-II FFA Proficiency Awards

Laine Forrest received 2nd place in Wildlife Management, and Trenton Brandl received 2ndplace in Beef Placement. We are very proud of our FFA Chapter, and look forward to great success in the future.

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Community Service

The Paris FFA has done many community service activities over the years, but our two main activities are Old Threshers, set-up and tear-down, and Christmas is Caring. We have helped Old Threshers for many years.

Angie Fields, Old Threshers President, and the FFA have formed a very good relationship over the years.

We help them set up all antique farming equipment inside the baseball field, set up the tents around the fairgrounds, set out trash barrels, and get antique tractors out to display. At the end of Old Threshers we take everything we set up down and put it back in storage.

We also have the opportunity to help families that are not able to provide Christmas presents to their children. We organize a Christmas is Caring week at school.

During the week, we do many activities to promote and raise money to purchase presents for the Christmas is Caring families. Once the money is raised, the officers go shopping together to purchase the gifts that will later be delivered to the families.

Trap shooting

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This year was a very good year for the trap team. We started off the year with a bang placing 3rd in the state shoot. We got into a shoot off and had to shoot two more rounds to take third place. We then went to Madison trap shoot where the team placed 1st. This year was the first time Paris has had an all-girls squad. They improved all year and placed first in districts. We finished the year off with a 1st place in area and 3rd place in districts. The boys A team that got 3rd in districts was Brett Mason, Laine Forrest, Jacob Green, Bret Crigler, and Wyatt Burnett.

Fall Public Speaking

This year for 2014 Fall Public Speaking Contests, the Paris FFA Chapter had 9 people participate. In the Fall Public Speaking Contest there are 8 speech topics to chose from and write a 6-8 minute speech over. The 8 topics are Cattle, Sheep, Soil and Water, Pork, Farm Bureau, Cooperatives, Young Farmers and Young Farmwives, and Pet Breeders. Brant Francis participated in Cattle Industry speech contest. He won 1st at Area, 1st at Districts, and won 1st place at the State Contest. After Brant was announced that he had won 1st place, he was awarded a plaque, a $100 check for being a district winner, and a $400 check for winning State. Brant also got to present his speech at the Missouri Cattlemen’s Banquet that evening. Audrey Vitt participated in Farm Bureau. Audrey also won 1st place at Area and at Districts, then advanced to state and won 1st place in the Missouri Farm Bureau State Competition. Audrey was awarded a plaque, a $150 check, and another $150 for the Paris FFA chapter. She also presented her speech at the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Banquet that night. Ben Ebbesmeyer participated in the Missouri Pet Breeders Association speech. Ben got 1st at Area and at Districts. Ben will present his speech at the State contest in March. Courtney Dickey participated in the Young Farmers/ Young Farm Wives speech contest and won 1st place at Area. She competed at Districts but did not advance. Regan Ragsdale participated the Pork Producers speech. She was 1st in Area but did not advance from Districts. Andrea Unterbrink participated in the Missouri Sheep Producers speech contest. Andrea ended up placing second at Area. Katie Reams did a speech about Missouri Cooperatives. She was placed 1st at Area but was not able to make it out of Districts.

Amber Chapman participated in Pet Breeders speech.

She was placed third at Area. Payton Ness participated in the Missouri Soil and Water speech contest. She was placed third in Area. We are very proud of all of the hard work and dedication put into these speeches by all of the students that participated.

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In memory of Harvey Turner, strong supporter of FFA for many years.

Twillman’s Feed And Seed

Proud 10366 Audrain Road 353 Supporter Mexico, MO 65265 of FFA! 573-581-2256

Robey

Building Supply, Inc.

Proud Supporter of

FFA Trapshooting Teams!

Proud Supporter of FFA

FARMERS ELEVATOR & EXCHANGE CO. Chestnut St., Proud 107 S.P.O. Box Monroe City, Mo. Supporter (573) 735-4543 Cell (573) 248-5749 of FFA! www.farmerselevator.net

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A proud supporter of the FFA!

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2015 FFA WEEK - MADISON FFA OFFICERS

President: Katie Youse My SAE is breeding and selling rabbits. I have a garden that I grow and sell the produce out of it. The last ting that I have is my pulling tractor. FFA hss helped me by telling me never to give up no matter what the task is.

You can reach your goals no matter how hard the goal is to reach. After high school I plan on attending Truman and getting a major in animal science and a minor in pre vet then going to Mizzou for vet school.

Treasure: Annie Hancock For my SAE I grow a vegetable garden and can all the vegetable produces. I have gained a lot of leadership skills in FFA. Not only have I gained leadership skills, I also have bettered my social skills and public speaking skills. My goals I’m FFA are to become the best that I can be. I also would like to keep gaining leadership skills through FFA. I’d also like to become a better leader and better my SAE.

Vice President: Tyler Bennett My SAE consist of me mowing lawns and being a landscape manager around Madison. FFA has helped me become closer to the community and fellow members.

After high school I would like to work for NorthFolk Southern Railroad.

Reporter: Jenna Stoebe My favorite FFA activity would be SAE Day. It feels great to know that you’re teaching all of these different age groups about different types SAE’s and what FFA is about. In FFA I have gained leadership skills, social skills, and public speaking skills. All of these skills will help me be more outgoing in the future. FFA has helped me become more of a leader in my community.

Secretary: Lindsey Hendren My favorite FFA activity would have to be the CDE and SAE contest teams. I like going to working hard on my contest and competing against other schools.

My SAE is selling homemade jams and jellies. I also work at Maurices. After I graduate high school I will be attending Central Methodist University in Fayette.

While there I plan to obtain my Bachelors in Science of Nursing. I am also going to be on the CMU spirit squad and will be cheering at all football and basketball games.

Sentinel: Blaine Love Since being in FFA I am more outgoing and I have also developed better leadership skills. I’ve learned to work harder, and that you can make anything you do fun. After high school I’m going to Central Methodist University and play baseball. I am going to get my B.S. in education.

Madison C-3 FFA (Left) Historian: Hannah Deaver For my SAE I volunteer at the Paris Vet Clinic. FFA has branched my horizons and given me the opportunity to meet extraordinary people and learn amazing things from them. My goals are to finish my second year and national chorus and get my State Degree.

Proud Supporter!

Lloyd Miller, Administrator millerrescare@yahoo.com

Parliamentarian: Joe Hulen My favorite FFA activity is FFA Week. It’s my favorite because of all of the activities such as dress up days and Game Night. I have gained great leadership skills and ag knowledge that will help me in my future. My goals are to receive my American Degree and State Degree.

Proud Supporter of FFA!

Celebrate National FFA Week

101 E. Broadway, Madison • 660-291-3041 Fax - 660-291-8772 • Info Line - 1-800-465-4921

25010 Bus. Hwy 24 - Paris

FFA Week • February 21-28, 2015

Paris Veterinary Clinic 660-327-5121 Monroe County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.

Proud Supporter of the FFA

Dane & Jill Kendrick, Annie Wallace and Ryan James 125 W. Monroe Paris, Mo.

660-327-5203

Russ Thomas Paris, MO 660-327-4147 Hwy. 15 & Bus. 24 Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Madison, MO 660-291-5795 Wed. 12 - 5 p.m.

Proud Supporter of FFA!

Monroe Manor Nursing Home Monroe Manor Nursing Home is a 120 bed skilled nursing facility.

200 South Street, Paris, Mo. 660-327-4125

Putnam Tire & Storage

Proud Supporter of the FFA! Owner/Operator: David Putnam Hwy 15 & 24, Paris

660-327-4276

We’re here to support our local FFA! Weekdays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Weekends: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

401 E. Broadway Madison, MO 65263 660-291-4664

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2015 FFA WEEK - MADISON ALTERNATE OFFICERS

Asst. President: Nick Bird I have a few different SAE’s. I have beef cattle, shows steers, show swine and are raising show pigs and show steers. I also do exchange of labor for my SAE is our dairy. FFA has taught me many things in life such as real world problems and responsibility. Being a FFA officer will teach you that you have to take care of others besides yourself. I have many goals in FFA I would love to achieve. Such as getting all my degrees. But my biggest for me is for me to win the star farmer award.

Asst. Treasure: Payton Greiwe My favorite activities are chapter hayride and chapter barnwarming. FFA has made me not scared to speak therefore my public speaking has gotten better. My goals in FFA is to become a chapter officer next year, become a state officer, and to get scholarships within FFA.

Asst. Reporter: Maddie Breid My favorite FFA activity is National Convention. It allows me to meet new people learn so many new things about agriculture and FFA. Going to convention gives me the opportunity to learn skills that differ from my knowledge from my area. In the FFA I’ve gained skills such as honesty, leadership, perseverance and compassion. These skills I can use throughout my life and it’ll help persevere through the toughest of tasks and show my passion for agriculture. Personally, the FFA has taught me the true importance of agriculture and has sparked a fire in my heart to help with the avocation of it. In FFA I have found a passion for the agricultural fields which influences my choice to be an agricultural journalist.

Proud Supporter of FFA!

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Thomas Motors Hwy. 63 South & West Outer Rd., Moberly 660-263-4560

Asst. Vice President: Corrie Dunkin Showing chickens is my favorite FFA activity. My SAE is selling eggs and hatching chicks. My goal is to become president in our FFA chapter.

Asst. Secretary: Sandra Gonzalez My favorite FFA activity is FFA week and being able to participate in the dress up days. But mostly our FFA breakfast. My SAE consists of working in our local Casey’s making pizzas or working the cash register.

Throughout FFA I learned leadership skills as well as social skills.

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2015 FFA WEEK - MADISON ALTERNATE OFFICERS

Asst. Sentinel: Austin Freels I have gained leadership skills and learned responsibility that I can use later in life. FFA has helped me become a better leader. After high school I will attend MACC for the Associate of Arts Degree in sports journalism.

Madison FFA Week Activities

Saturday, February 21 Area Barnwarming at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 22 at the Christian Church at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Laser Lanes at 3 p.m.

Monday, February 23 Angus Day Tuesday, February 24 Muddy Truck Day/ Plaid Day Wednesday, February 25 Official Dress and Good Member Lunch at 12 p.m. and Game Night at 6 p.m.

Thursday, February 26 Camouflage Day Friday, February 27 Chapter T-shirts and Boots Day and FFA Breakfast at 6-8 a.m.

Madison FFA Invites Community to Annual Breakfast Madison FFA Breakfast • Location: Madison C-3 School Ag. Shop Time: 6-8 a.m.

Menu: Hash Brown Casserole, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs, and Cinnamon Apples.

Drinks: Chocolate Milk, White Milk, Coffee, Apple Juice, and Orange Juice *Take out Available*

Paris R-II FFA Week

Monday(23) - ‘Merica Monday - FFA members dressing up to show American Pride Tuesday(24) - Official Dress Day - FFA members wearing Official dress - Will get lunch in AG Building - Teachers lunch delivered Wednesday(25) - Muddy Truck Day/Greenhand Appreciation Thursday (26) FFA Breakfast - Serving 6-8:30 - Jr Officers (Sophomores) serving at Senior Center for Lunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

- Embree, Ness, Dye, Unterbrink, Green, Embree, Williams, Holmes, Hunter

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Farming for a Cure

This year the FFA planted corn in our 20 acre test plot donated by the Ed Vitt family. Seed was donated by Jared Kendrick of Pioneer, Kevin Key of Golden Harvest, Kevin Dye of Channel, Monroe County COOP with DeKalb and Winfield Solutions with Croplan. We had a total of eleven different hybrids throughout the plot. A contest was held this year where the community could vote for which hybrids they thought would yield the highest. We decided that the money we made from the three highest yielding hybrids would be donated to the Monroe County Cancer Supporters. The winners of the contest were: 1st Channel 217-07 VT2P RIB with 246 bu/acre, 2nd DeKalb DKC6333 RIB 239.6 bu/acre, 3rd was Croplan 664OVT3P with 239.2 bu/acre. We donated $696.41 to the Monroe County Cancer Supporters and presented them with the check at the 4th annual Pink Out game in Madison. We have also made shirts that advertise our fundraiser of “Farming for a Cure” and they also display the company’s logos that were planted in the plot.

Brett Mason - VP

Asst. Parliamentarian: Austin Thornton FFA has taught me to be a better leader. FFA has helped me learn a lot of helpful things I use everyday. My goals are to help improve our chapter as much as I can.

Asst. Historian: Taylor Young My SAE is Diversified Livestock. FFA had made me try harder at everything I do in and out of school. My goals are to become a officer, get all the awards I can, and also try and get a state office.